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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
MAGNATES MAKE
 MINOR CHANGES

New York, February 19-A sparsely attended meeting of directors of the National league of baseball clubs put itself on record tonight as opposed to syndicate baseball, and made some minor changes in the constitution of the league.
 The resolution of disapproval, of fered by John T. Brush of New York and signed by the others, reads:
 Resolved, That the league is op- posed to what is denominated as syndi- cate baseball. and 1t will not permit dual ownership where one club owns or controls another club in this league" Owing to this phraseology, observers pointed out that the resolution does not prohibit any club owner from own ing 49 per cent of the stock in one club and 51 per cent of stock in an- other club.
 In short, it is stated the same owner might be a stockholder in any other club and nominally control one of them and minority holder of 49 per cent stock In one will not jeopardize con trol in the other club.
 Changes in the constitution follow:
 l. That umpires who default their assignments shall be fined one days pay, instead of SIP, as previously stated.
 2. That postponed game need not be played off on the grounds where postponement was made. but if such Is not done must be played off on the opposing clubs grounds"
 3. That the schedule meeting of the league shall be held annually in New York on such date in February as the president of the league may designate. Ten days notice shall be given to each club.
 President Lynch was authorized to confer with President Johnson of the American league to devise a new meth cd of adopting playing schedules which shall do away with such deadlocks as happened the past week.
 It was learned today that the board of directors last night in deciding that it had Jurisdiction in the case of Wiz liam Murray, former manager of the National Philadelphia club, who claims $15.0e0 salary on unexpired contract stood in vote. Favoring-Murray Herr man, Dreyfuss and Murphy. Against Murray, Brush. Neutral-Ebbetts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
SPR ING
S0UTH'S ATHLETES
 ARE PROMINENT

Washington February 19.-Southern athletes figured prominently among the winners here tonight ill the federal in- door meet conducted by the Washing ton Y M. CA An effort was made by w. c. Paul. of Pennsylvania. inter- collegiate champion and record holder, to create a new indoor record in a one-mile handicap but failed, the race being won by J. G. Stecker, Wash- ington r. NJ. c. A. in minutes, 20 2-5 seconds. No new records were estab- lished in any of the events. W, w. Douglass. University of Virginia, and G. Horrox 4 Johns Hopkins university. were tied with eight points for first place in tue score of points credited to individual athletes in the open and invitation handicaps.
 It has been decided to award cup to each of these men.
 The South Atlantic championship for 44o yards was won py '. A. hins, Washington Grove Athletic association; S. Staunton, University of Virginia, second. Time, :56 2-5.
 S. Horrox, Johns Hopkins univer- sity. with a handicap of six feet won the 50-yard hurdle race; s. Staunton, University of Virginia, second. Time 6 seconds. &
 The South Atlantic championship in the 16-pound shot put was won by $. T. H. Sheridan, Washington Y. NJ. c. A. Distance, 37 feet 10h inches.
 Fifty-yard novice: c. l.. Johnson. St. Johns college, Annapolis. Md, first; W. P. Fite, University of Virginia, sec ond. Time, seconds flat.
 Twelve hundred-yard relay: Kendall, Athletic club, Washington, first; the Junior Richmond Grays, Richmond, Va, second. Time, 2 minutes, 3S l-5 sec onds.
 w. w. Douglass. University of Vir- ginia, with a handicap of 40 yards, won the lO00-yard run in. minutes and 26 seconds.
 Running him jump. open handicap: J. H. Cleaver, first. unattached, handi- capped inches; W. R. Ward, univer- sity of Virginia, second. Height, feet, II inches.
 Six hundred-yard run: T. P. Wilt shire, University of Virginia, first, no handicap. w. W. Douglass. Univer- scoring of Els es and l., Ter Strange University of Virginia, third. Time. 1:23 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20


 clothes and naturally my clothes now show quite some signs of wear. but you can keep clothes looking pretty good If you'll take the trouble to look after them: and that as general thing I do
 That edge on my coat began to show' white about two months ago, and then of course, l linked 1t. When the Ebite shows through as the ink wears off You have to ink it again, and that's what I've generally done, but sometimes I've been neglectful, as was in this case.
 q knew well enough a week ago that that coat ought to be looked after. but just neglected it. let it go, and finally it cost me that job. That was not hard luck; it was all due, plain as could be, to my own fault. s
 Lots of us, no doubt lose chances in just that way In case of hard luck (N or less and not try to keep up as we ought to- We say: Whats the use? Everything seems to be against me, and why should I try
 of course. there couldn't be any worse mistake than that. What man wants to do when luck seems against him is to keep up better than ever. He must put I'D a good front. Though inside his heart may sag a little he should keep cheerful countenance; nobody, kosi- lively nobody, wants 8 downcasI ma n around Now you want to put upASNgood front and look more scrupulously Nthan ever after your coat and. hat and shoes, after every detail. See what I lost by neglecting just one simple little thing! But I've got it linked up all right now, and I shan't lose another good chance right away just because my coat shows white on the edge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
PILES Quickly Gu r ed
Instant Relief, Permanent Cure-Trial Package Mailed Free to All
 in Plain Wrapper

We want every man and woman, suf- fering from the excruciating torture of rifles to just send their name and ad- dress to us and get by return mail a free trial package of the most effective and positive cure ever known for this disease, Pyramid Pile Cure.
 The way to prove what this great rem edy will do in your own case. is to just fill out free coupon and send to us and you will get by return mail free sam ple of Pyramid Pile Cure.
 Then after you have proven to yourself what 1t can do, you will go to the drug gist and get a 50 cent box.
 Don't undergo an operation. Operations are rarely a success and often lead to terrible consequences. oyramid Pile Cure reduces all inflammation, makes congestion, irritation, itching, sores and ulcers disappear-and the piles simply quit No knife and it's torture. No doc tor and his bills.
 For sale at all drugstores at 50 cents a
 For sale at all drug stores at 50 cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
FAST GAMES BY
 SUNDAY SCHOOLS

The Sunday School Athletic league basketball games were played last night at the Young Mems Christian association. The First Baptist had a hard time down. ing the fast bunch from Woodlawn Methodist, score F to g.. Eleventh Ave nue Methodist and the Advent went nip and tuck for the first half. but the Metho- dists walked away in the second half, score 22 to 4.
 Next saturday, beginning@at 7:s0 D. m., the Southside Baptist will face it's kin from West End; First Baptist confronts Twenty Seventh Street Baptist. and Five Point Methodist clash with Eleventh lve- nue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
THAT REMINDS ME
Simple Story Involving the Theory of Mental Telepahy Woman In Delrium Calls For Old Lover At Moment He
 Remembers Her After Years of Forgetfulness
By WALTER HARPER.

Ellen Whitney,
 Something strange happened in my brain cells. Something popped" as the sensation has been described by some psychical writers, and the name stood out prominent in my mind.
 Perhaps it was the cigar and the ab- solute repose that I had for once in a busy career allowed myself Perhaps it was the softness of the June evening" the mellowness of the moon or the fragrance of flowers drifting in at my open win dow.
 I had not thought of the name of the girl for years. l had been too busy. First l had been buried in my books at college, then followed two years of hard strug- gle in metropolitan newspaper office trying hard to make good as a reporter. Then when I had become a fixture I was sent to the Orient on an important mis- sion for the paper that engaged my at tention for three more years.
 Two months ago I had returned to America and now for the first time had found an opportunity to sit down and take an invoice of my past and plan for a broader future.
 Ellen Whitney,
 The name had popped into my mind with the force of a revelation. She had always been there. confined in a tiny cell, but powerless to claim my attention against the clamor of more active brain cells
 I had promised. sworn, in my youth, never to forget her Had I forgotten? Nine years had passed since the last night I held her to my breast and swore over and over as I pressed her soft cheek to mine that I would never forget her; that in few years, perhaps in a few months, I would return for her.
 For months, l kept the promise. She was in my dreams by night and in my every thought by day. At the end of the first year I returned home, but she was away on a visit to her aunt. l was sore ly disappointed. I had intended to sur prise her and she did not expect me. Perhaps she was not disappointed when she learned that l had come and gone. Our letters had become farther and far ther apart How did know but that she had become indifferent to our vows?
 Just before I started east I ran down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
STATE TEACHERS TO.
 MEET IN MERIDIAN.

Meridian, Miss, February 19.-( Especially The directors of the board of: trade and Superintendent J. c. Fant of the city public schools met this afternoon and ap- pointed all necessary committees and made other preliminary arrangements for the State Teachers association to be held in Meridian from April 2 to g. It was decided that the state spelling contest shall be held on April 20 at the High school building at. ? o'clock in the after noon. Special trains will be run from Poplaryille, Vicksburg and Corinth, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

The Birmingham Athletic. club won it's fifth consecutive victory last night when it rofnped away from Atlanta-score. 54-35. For freak shots and long goals it was one of the most sensational games of the year, while in other respects it was disappoint- ing. .efs. A {
 The clubs formations were interfered with by the fine jumping of Leo Spencer at center, who secured the knock off from the powerful Ritchie. but the Atlanta forwards did not attempt any formations, and the guards shot as soon as they touched the ball.
 The visitors were individual stars but not good team men.
 For the Athletic club it was ''easy pick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

ings." At times the club played lightning ball and proved an ability to start things if necessary. Mckinney, who went in part of the last half, made five field goals, while Williams secured the same number. Streit and Hity are playing running guards with great dash. which is responsible for the big score, and Streit managed to score. six foul goals in the second half, though he could not get his eye on the basket in the first.
 For Atlanta Jemison and Spencer ex- celled on goals and were in the game more than their. colleagues. Jemison Is one of the quickest shots that ever op- erated in Birmingham.
 The score in both halves ran close for the first 10 minutes, but the fast club boys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Winters Is suspended

Atlanta, February 19--George (Ginger) Winters, who was sold by Atlanta to the Columbia team of the South Atlantic league, where he was slated as manager this season. has been suspended by rhe national baseball commission, according tt announcement of Secretary J. H. Farrell Winters refused to report to the Columbia team and announced that he would lot play ball this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Deluxe Clothes, Stein Bloch Clothes, J "Besblach'' System Clothes are selling and new arrival coming daily hence
 "Wind Up" Sale price cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

home for day. She was ill in the hos. pital and could not see anyone
 l went away and since that time I had not heard from her. I had been too busy to write It was the same old story Ab- sence breeds indifference or carelessness and the longer a letter is delayed the harder it is to write and explain
 l must confess that I had allowed her memory to gradually pass from my mind
 But now. for the first time, I had found moment of absolute leisure and she was again on my mind. l wondered if she were still in the little village and as beautiful as ever. Perhaps she is mar ried and has allowed my name and mem- ory to pass forever from her life could not blame her.
 Yet l felt that I loved Ellen Whitney still In all my varied career had found no woman that had called me to turn and look the second time. No smiles or voice had thrilled me as those of Ellen Whitney had done in the care-free days of boyhood. But l tried to persuade my self that she had changed now That she had long ago forgotten me. perhaps had gathered aoout herself other objects of devotion and that I would now be noth- ing more than an intruder
 l tried to forget l struggled to shake
 
 I lit fresh cigar and tried to set my mind on plans for the journey to South America that should undertake for my paper three weeks hence. But 1t was no use.
 Ellen Whitney had taken full possession and no other thought would be permitted I threw the cigar into the garden and undressed for bed. The clock in the church tower at the corner struck 12
 I could not sleep, All the happy days of my boyhood, when Ellen and I had been constant companions, on nutting ex- petitions, wading in the creek. later in school. and still later as steady sweet hearts, came trooping through my mind.
 The clock in the tower struck the half hour.
 My telephone bell rang.
 It was the managing editor at the of flee
 Frank, I have a telegram for you. l took the liberty to open it. It may be important for you tonight. I hated to disturb you. I know you are worn out to be important"
 "Read it.'
 '1t is dated Reedsville, 11:SO o'clock to. night, and reads: If possible come tc Reedsville at once. Ellen Whitney Is se- riously i'll and calls for you in her de- lirium. Your presence may save her Signed. Dr. Wood"
 Thank you, Murphy. I will be down al the office at once. When can I get 6 train to Reedsville? Three thirty, Thanks" Ellen is leaning over my shoulder as I write the concluding paragraph of this narrative. I intended to relate the de tails of our reunion. her gradual recov- cry from illness, our marriage and tht happy three years that have passed since but she declares that all these things are too sacred for public perusal ant then. too. little Harold insists on sittins l on top of my typewriter and pulling al | the stray locks that remain to grace tho ] back Of my head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

then ran away at will. leaving the old fellows panting by the wayside.a
 The lineup for Atlanta Jemison, liar rson and Doonan. forwards; Spencer, center and guard; Hudson, Faralvay and Haas, guards.
 Biriningham: Biddle Williama and Me Kinney, forwards; Ritchie and Moss, cen- 'ter;' Streit and Hilty, guards.
 Field goals. Jemson 8, Doonan l, SpKn- cer 5. Hudson l. Biddle 3, Williams, 5. Ritchie g. Streit 3, Hilty ,, Mckinney 5, Moss l. Foul goals, Streit G. Jemison 5.
 Final score, 54-39. It is peculiar that the club defeated Atlanta by 54 points last year. Messer refereed in his usual good style. The club was crowded during the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
Ten Round Draw Fight

New Orleans, February 19.-(Spe- cial )-Johnny Coulon, the little ban tam champian, had trouble in defend ing his title tonight against Jem Hen drck, the English champion, and got the decision after tame 10-round match.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20
HIGH SCHOOL WINS
 FROM ENSLEY FIVE

In a complete walkaway yesterday aft ernoon at the Young Men's Christian assc- citation the High school basketball team annihilated the Ensley high school by score of 51 to 30. The Ensley lads netted p of their points in the second half. when the High school lineup was purposely mixed up for the sake of ex- pertinent, two substitutes being used and positions of several men being exchanged. The score at the end of the first half was 25 to in favor of the local High school.
 The chief feature of the game was the scoring of Estes and Luthern Strange, each securing eight field goals and Strange an additional goal from the foul line. Brazelton, at forward, did most of the scoring for Ensley, gaining eight field goals and one from the foul line.
 In the preliminary game the High scho | reserves swarnped tho Young Mer. $ Christian association intermediates. score B to 22 maintaining a record of 10 games lost during the season.
 Following Is the lineup and official score of the main event.
 Firningmam FL S. Goals. Fouls. Pts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-20

Greenville special will be arranged to connect with the special to Meridian from Corinth. The board of trade will make elaborate preparations to entertain all teachers and visitors during the conven- ton. #
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

other side of the Allegheny noun
tains. one strikes Into the various
branches Of the Ohio river and finds
himself In n trench several hundred
feet below the general level of the
land. and extending for more than
1000 miles In length until the river
emcrges into the center OF the Mis-
sissippi valley. The upper part OF
the Mississippi occupies similar
gorge for a still greater distance.
Everywhere along this portion OF their
course on ascending either side of tho
rivers to the summit. ona will fnd
himself upon vast plain. extending
on in either direction. whose main
superficial irregularities are those
which have been produced l'y the ero-
sion OF the countless smaller streams
which Joined together make the great
rivers.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

separate the fertile plains of Minu-
sinsk from tho vaster plains Of north
ern Siberia.
Coming to our own country. We
have In addition to the streams al
ready mentioned. gorGes and canons
on a most impressive scale In the up
per part Of the SusQuchanna river.
where the east branch cuts across the
Allegheny mountains south Of the
state Of New York. and forms the
beautiful Wyoming valley. which is
wholly one of erosion. The west
branch has likewise cut n gorge OF
equal dimensions so miles or more in
length west Of Williamsport. which is
fully 1000 feet In depth. as one can
see by the fact that here the coal
mines on either side are that dis
tance above the bed Of the stream and
OF the railroad track. Coming to the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

Mr.. Orio Tamura. as we will call
our young gentleman. is about twenty
years old, an article in the Wide
World says. lie Is an up-todnte Jap
anese. and has put on all thoughts OF
matrimony until this comparatively
late date-for Japan-in order to fin
ish his university studies. Now. how
ever. he has finished his training. and
has intimatcd to his father. as n duti.
ful son should, that he would like to
marry. That is all he is required to
do. at present: It is the business OF
his parents to take the next step.
Orio's father. presumably. has some
quiet talks with his wife on the sub
ject. and then betakes himself to n
professiona! matchmaker. or go-be-
tween. These marriage brokers are
class apart-discreet men of the
world. with n good deal OF insight In
to human nature. For the sake OF
his own reputation and future the
go between usually does his best to
please all parties.
Sometimes, in the east as In the
west, love laughs at restraints. and
somebody or other conveys a hint to
the marriage broker that n meeting
between Mr.. A. and Miss L
might not he unacceptable to both:
In which case the task is easy. Usual.
Iy. however. he takes time to look
around him. and he in turn-how In.
dispensable the ladies' are in these
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08
Fate of a Merchant of Fez

the time in simple games of cards or
in listening TO the weird efforts of
itinerant musicians. Our merchant
gets stout as he approaches middle
age One day his world tumbles
about him. Such is the uncertainty
Of fate In Morocco.
lie was serving in his shop when
the customer suddenly raised his
voice and cried out that he was get
ting false weight. The accusation was
terrible. and All vehemently protest
ed his innocence. II was an arranged
charge by an enemy of the merchant.
who philosOphically bowed his head
with this saying: "Kismet. Mine en-
emy has found me. and the serpent
requires milk" The arbitrators were
called. and. having been bribcd previ-
ously. they find Mahmoud guilty and
sentence him to the usual punishment
meted out to givers OF false weights.
He is dragged to the southern wall of
the city. to place where a tall gibbcr
is erected. BY the irony OF fate II is
within sight of his own house. A
rope Is made fast to his right wrist
and hOisted up until his toes can Just
touch the ground. Here he is left till
sunset. The idlers jeer al him and
the gamins OF the quarter pclt him
with stones and refuse. At sundown
his friends carry him home. Broken
and disgraccd. thus ended his career
as a respectable merchant
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

With all the great advantages that
dairy farming presents. 1t has without
doubt its disadvantages. and many OF
them, SO that the farmer who antict-
pates entering dairying as business
must not do SO with the idea that
there is nothing to be found in the
business except profits. AS a matter
of fact. there are. comparatively
speaking. very few farmers who will
make out Of dairying the greatest
profits that are to be found therein.
Kind Treatment Necessary.
RThe dairy COW Is more nearly an
Stiflcial being than any other AMI
NAL to be found upon the farm for. as
matter of fact. there was a time
when her whole and sole duty was to
beget a likeness Of herself and pro-
duce milk in quantities only sufficient
ly large for the sustenance of her of
spring and often for a period Of only
five or six months. when the youngster
was weaned and compelled to work
out his own salvation on the grasses
of the prairies. But realizing the op-
portunities for developing the ma
ternal instincts in this individual ami
to the point where at the present time
we find that she not only reproduces
herself but she also supplies milk in
quantities sufficiently large to raise
her offspring and supply to her owner
n large and profitable amount Of milk
and butter-fat daily. In bringing about
this change In her makeup. she has
become more delicate and more sensi-
tive to the treatment which she re-
ceives. and It rests within the power
OF the owner rather than In the COW
herself to increase or decrease
in a large measure her profit
through care. feed and attention. kind
or cruel treatment and proper or i'm
proper methods OF handling. II the
farmer realizes that It IL not possible
for him to be content with confine-
ment and detail work It Is better not
to largely increase the dairy business
which he now has upon his farm be-
cause the success Of the business
rests with continually working with
the COW Sundays as well as other days
and taking care Of the small things.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-07-08

cow will have sull calves every year
that are fit for nothing except to be
killed at once. The time Is rapidly
coming. however. If not here already.
when the farmer Is to know that every
heifer calf from a real dairy COW that
has produced from 400 to 700 pounds
Of butter during the year, Is worth
more money the day 1t is born than
are the two calves from one of the
common beefier types of cows pro-
duced in two consecutive years. pro-
viding they be alternately male and
female. But for the purpose Of de-
Gliding in an unprejudiced manner
which is the best breed for the dairy.
we will leave out of consideration for
the present time the value of the
dairy cows calves and take 1t for
granted that they are destroyed i'm
mediately upon birth and we will al
low the calf. whether male or female.
from the dual purpose COW, to be
worth SO at birth. and further allow
81 per year in the valuation of the