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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18
GRAND LODGE HAS
ACTIVE SESSION
Royal Arch Masons Elect Of
ficers in Columbus
MEMBER rs VERY ILL
Delegate From CarrolltOn Has Attack
of Acute Indigestion and Is Taken
10 Observation-Disclosures VIII
BE Announced Soon
MEMBER IS VERY ILL

Columbus. Miss, February 17.-(speoial.)
The Masonic grand lodge of Mississippi
readopted the resolution to cease to af-
tiliate with the grand lodge of New Jer-
sey on account of their recognizing a
negro Masonic lodge at Newark, same
state.
J. C. Rials from Carrollton, Miss,
was seriously stricken with acute indi-
gestion this afternoon at the Hotel Gill
mer and was removed to the Mckinley
sanatarium. His condition was critical
enough to demand instant treatment,
and the ambulance carried him. He is,
while quite sick tonight. resting well and
there Is no immediate danger
Today has been one of business. Execu-
tive sessions all day long. The first one be-
gan this morning at 10 o'clock when the
grand chapter of Mississippi Royal
Arch Masons assembled. The annual cleo
ton resulted as follows: w. H. Clifton.
Aberdeen. grand high priest: George 3.
Power, Jackson. deputy grand high priest;
Harry T. Howard, grand king: W. A.
Johns, Corinth, grand scribe: James C.
French. Natchez. grand treasurer; Fred
erick Speed, Viclsburg, grand secretary;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18
NEW METHODS FOR
TAX ASSESSORS
Mississippi Equalization Board
Makes It's Report
CHANGES ARE RADICAL
states Board of Revenue Is to BE
Formed with Three Members
which Shall Exercise Super
vision Over Tax Laws

i jackson, Miss, February T.-(Special.)
The special committee on the equaliza-
ton of assessment that met in Jackson
last fall and held meeting that lasted
a week or more, and which has been at
work since the legislature convened. has
made it's report to the house, and be-
cause of the radical changes that are
suggested and the new features that are
added to the manner of the assessment of
the property of the several counties of
the state, very great interest is felt in
the recommendations that are made.
After declaring that taxation shall be
equal and uniform throughout the state,
the report declares there shall be a
state board of revenue and assessment
commissioners to consist of three men,
bers-the auditor state treasurer and a
third to be chosen by these two and the
governor, said third member to be
person of known business qualifications
and a general knowledge of values and
of the operation of the revenue laws. He
Shall not be a candidate for any other
office
Said board shall appoint an assistant,
who shall be secretary. This secretary
shall visit the several counties as d.
rected by the board and get data as to
the differences between the assessed val
uation and real values OF property there
In. and as to the manner and extent of
compliance with the laws for the asses
ment of property, and shall furnish said
data and information to the board. Said
secretary shall receive salary of $1,000
per annum and travelling expenses in
CURED in the performance of his official
duties.
This board shall exercise general super
vision over the administration Of the as
sessment laws of the state, over assessors
and other county equalization boards to
the end that all assessments of property
! be made relatively just and equal in
substantial compliance with the law; to
confer with and advise and direct asses
sors as to their duties; to direct prose-
cutions for neglect to comply with the
provisions of the statutes governing the
assessment of property; to require the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18
John Barrett In New Orleans

New Orleans, February 17.--John
Barrett, director of the bureau OF
American republics, will arrive in New
Orleans tomorrow for the purpose OF
discussing with a local committee plans
for the proposed exposition to be held
in New Orleans upon the completion of
of Pan-American canal. 1t is stated
that practically all Of the Central
American republics have expressed
themselves In favor of holding in New
Orleans a Pan-American exposition cell
ebrating the canals completion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18
Search for Missing Man

Macon, Ca, February 17.-Despite
the fact that r. W. Holt. mail clerk
on passenger train No. of the Geor-
gia Southern and Florida railroad, is
believed to have been killed when the
train collided with another passenger
train near here Monday. His body has
not been found. Searching parties have
been organized and are searching the
dense wood near the scene of the
wreck, believing that after he was
fatally injured he staggered into the
wood and died.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18

Gratis to vote for the bill, and declaring
Mr.. Owen would be the only one to cast
his vote In it's favor, said that his support
was due to the fact that in some way the
Oklahoma senator was believed to be in
terested In the Standard Oil company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18
Chancery Court Adjourns

Tuscumbia February Especially -The
Colbert county chancery court in ses-
sion since Monday adjourned Wednesday
afternoon after clearing a light docket. A
good many cases were continued.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18


When he had taken his seat Senator
Davis said
so far as FORGETTING the respect of the
senator from Oklahoma I care for moth
ing. I tossed 1t to the wind. | never had
any for him in the first place
Mr.. Owen said that the Standard Oil
company had complied with all the pro-
visions of the state laws OF Arkansas Mr..
Davis replied that such was not the case.
That the only practical way Oklahoma
oil could be gotten to the seaboard was
by the proposed pipe line.
Davis closed his speech with another
reference to J. d. Rockefeller, whom he
characterized as a sly old fox but he
admitted that he had many friends In
court and out.
Mr.. Davis maintained for roll call on
the vote, but the request was denied.
On a viva voce vote the bill was then
passed, MIR. Davis being the only senator
to vote mo-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18

his right to consideration from the sem
ator from Oklahoma. He has forfeited his
right to the respect of the senator from
Oklahoma. I desire that he remember
that" His voice rang with Indignation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-18

The imputation brought the Indian sem
ator from the new state to his feet, but he
was smiling when he said 1.-The impudent
speech which the senator from Arkansas
has just delivered has no foundation in
fact"
WELL Mr.. President. the senator acted
as IL he was interested" responded Davis
snilingly. HE talks as if he is interested,
and by jinks ) believe he is interested"
Mr.. Owen replied, saying it was entirely
immaterial as to what his Arkansas COL
league might think, and he went on to
say that the opinion of that gentleman
was utterly worthless, fact which he
believed would be generally conceded to
be borne out by his present exhibition.
IT thank God" responded Mr. Davis.
that have never made an exhibition in
favor Of the Standard Oil company" He
went on to say that "ol didn't smell
good" to him, and that he did not like It..
Then he exclaimed in sonorous tones:
Before God, Mr.. President, I'd rather
have my right hand forget its cunning.
my tongue cleave to the roof of my
mouth and the mother which bore me
disown me, than to appear here as an
advocate of such a concern as the Stand
ard Oil company"
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Laughing at Davis


Here there was a long pause, during
which the senators irrelevantly laughed.
Then Mr.. Davis said he was most in earn
est about the matter. Some of the sem
ators again laughed Let each senator
vote as his conscience Dictates ex-
claimed Mr.. Davis. Let the blood be on
you. l submit the case without further
comment
Senator Owen replied that Mr.. Davis
speech did not deserve an answer, but he
explained all that stood in the way of the
pipe line was about IA 40-acre tracts of
public lands, which could not be con-
demned In the usual way.
He said the Standard OIL company had
been admitted to Arkansas by the legal
authorities of the state.
by what authority?' demanded Mr..
Davis.
Does the senator from Oklahoma
yield?" asked Senator Gamble, in the
chair.
Il decline to yield" said Mr. Owen.
1.-The senator from Arkansas has forfeited
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
ELK TEAMS GETTING READY FOR BASEBALL
 FRAY IN DERBY

Tomorrow afternoon has been de- clared a half holiday by all Elks and their friends in Bridgeport, Derby and Ansonia- It is the day set for the great baseball contest between the teams of Bridgeport and Derby lodges of Elks.
 Elaborate preparations have been made for the entertainment of the Bridgeport Elks on their arrival and during their stay in Derby. They will be met at the corner of Main and Elizabeth streets and conducted to the Derby lodge rooms where refreshments will be served at once. They will then form in line and march to special cars which will convey them to Ansonia a supper will be served in Derby and in the evening the Ansonia and Derby combined band will render a concert.
 The game promises to be a close one. Reports from Derby are to the effect that the Derby team will be one of the strongest aggregation of ball tossers ever produced of which the members players of State repute are on the team and the battery is understood to be exceptionally strong. Derby sup porters confidently offer to wager 100 to 75 on the result of the game and predict ans easy win for the Derby team.
 Manager McNeil has strengthened the local team considerably. several of the men being shifted and new mater ial added so that the very strongest possible team will face Derby tomor- row afternoon. Each man is in ex- cellent shape and the game will un- doubtedly be very close and exciting as wei! as affording these who will journey to Derby general good time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
JIM JEFFRIES WAS DRUCCED;
 WILL NEVER FIGHT AGAIN
Positive Declaration by Big Fellow of His Intentions Suspects l Men Who Gave HInl Drug

support, says Jacobs. to the story that he was drugged before the fight, a story that was sprung by his brother Jack immediately after the fight and backed up by the others who helped prepare the white man for the fight. Jef had intimated that he was not right but today he made this state ment:
 T am positive that I was the victim of trickery. Something was done to me. It would have been impossible for me to break down in the condition I was in so suddenly. unless some one got to me in an underhanded way. Eight days before the fight I went on a fishing trip. We had breakfast out side and when I returned went to sleep. From that time never fshed. I wanted to sleep all day. At first I thought had been working too much and that a couple of days rest would fix me up. But the 1aziness never left me. I was also weak with ldysen- tery. To show how strong it was handed to me did not recover from either the dope or the dysentery until I had been at Calwina a week have my suspicious as to the guilty parties and what parts they played.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

 GETS MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL

Charles A. Hollingsworth who was formerly proprietor of the Atlantic Hotel in this city has engineered a deal in New York city whereby a company of which he is the head has purchased the King Edward Ho- tel. at Broadway and 47th street, New York, from Potter Bros. The hotel was built six years ago, contains 360 rooms, is fireproofi and contains every known modern improvement and con- venience. MT. Hollingsworth. who is member of Bridgeport lodge of Elks, came here about two years ago for the purpose of settling here and con- ducting the Atlantic. His health fail ed him and he was obliged to retire. Having regained his health he has entered into the hotel business upon a newer and broader scale.
 William A. HOllingsworth, son of c. A. Hillingsworth, who has been the manager of the Atlantic under his father and under the ownership of the present proprietor, John Gala ghan is to be the manager of the big New York Hostelry
 The elder Mir. Hollingsworth has formed the Victor Hotel Co., to take charge of the big hotel. He is the president and treasurer, while the vice-president is Ray Berger, propri- etor of the Hotel Normandie, New York City. The secretary of the new company is Mrs. K. Hollingsworth, but she will be succeeded by William A. HOllingsworth as soon as he be- comes resident of New York
 The purchase includes the realty upon which the hotel stands and the price paid is said to be between $9OO, 900 and H, 900 900. The new company will take possession of the hotel on Aug 15. It is the plan of the vic> tor Hotel Co. to eventually operate a number of hotels throughout the Uni- ted States. W. A. HoIlingsworth has made many friends since he has been in this city who wish him success in his new field of labor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
Special from United Press.)

Special from United Press.)
 Los Angeles. Aug. IT am positively through with the fighting game. shall never step into the ring again. This is absolutely final.''
 According to the Los Angeles Record today this positive declaration by James J. Jeffries was made to Willie Jacobs, leading sport writer of the coast and firm friend of Jeffries. It is the big fellows final decision in a question that has worried him since he announced to the United Press the day following his defeat that he would take on another match with Jack Johnson and would study the matter while recuDerating in California Jeff ries has just returned from Calwina-
 'sNo amount of money could ever tempt me- Jeff continued. 'nor pro- moter ever induce me to take another fling at the ring game. Rickard and I have talked the matter over long and earnestly and this is my decision. I have all the money need to keep myself and wife in comfort and don't want a cent more.'
 Jeff today also gave his positive
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
THE THEATRES
POI.I'S

Patrons of Polls this week will be privileged to see the most .pretentious offering ever staged at this playhouse for the Poli Players under the direc- tion of Oscar Eagle will present Geo. Ade's famous political comedy drama The County Chairman which requires three carloads of special scenery, a speaking cast of more than twenty and forty extra people on the stage including drum corps, a quartet and a bevy of school children. The ac- ton of the play takes place in a lit tie Indiana town, Antioch, at about the time of the war and with two political factions in deadly combat over the election of a prosecuting at- torney- A love story is delightfully."- interwoven but the play owes its that Ade has created and which the Polf players will faithfully reproduce likewise with sparkling wit and epi- gram typical of this clever young man. John Ince will be seen in the title role created by Macklyn Ar buckle and Miss Stockwell will have one of the candidates for office and affianced to his opponent. Tommy Williams will dominate the play in his great impers0nation of Sassafras Livingston darkey whose political faith changes frequently and Miss Locke will have another great charac- ter role as the village milliner who meets so many travelling men. All the other members of the players have congenial roles while the added list of stars will include Harry Sed- ley, James Devine, William Mickey, Helen Brown, and Clarence Rocke- feller all of the original company. Master Rockefeller being seen as Chab a part he created. The cam paign parade, the picnic of. the school children. the receiving of the returns and the fist fight rival factions are all. features of this great play which is expected to play to the largest audiences of the season. Seats for the entire week are now on sale.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF STAMFORD, ss., PROBATE COURT
Iulu 0ath 1o1f

JuIy 10CH, IJIU. Estate of George Morris, late of the town of Stratford, in said Dis trict, decea sed.
 Upon application of Joseph Yates and Sarah A. H. Yates, praying that Wm. H. Kelsey may be appointed Ad- ministrator de bonis non of said es- tate, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Stratford on the 3rd day of August, A, D., 1910, at g o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice be giv- en of the pendency of said applica- tion and the time and place of hear ing thereon by publishing the same in some newspaper having a cir culation in said District once before said day of hearing.
 Attest:
 CHARLES H. PECK, as Judge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
FOOD FOR THE FANS
Meaty Gossip Pertaining to Plays ; and Players in the National
 Pastime


 In Holyoke today.
 We lost out of seven last week four to Waterbury.
 As the two ~teams stand today Wa terbury has it on the Mechanics. The Mechanics have much easier week than last. Two games each with Holyoke and Northampton, and one each with Springfield and Hart ford.
 Waterbury and New Britain meet in Waterbury Wednesday. The re- suit will go long way in comparing the relative strength of the two clubs Though the Aviators have gone along at remarkable clip. winning 19 out of the last 22 games, many believe that when they are put to the real test they will be found wanting. They have been winning the games just right, catching their opponents when they were in the slumps.
 Half of the New Britain wins have been just by luck. Look at Satur- days game with Northampton. The Larks led up to the ninth To when Havel tied up with homer. In the tenth Cabrera settled the contest with another home run drive.
 The price of home runs in New Britain has gone up. Heretofore, Manager O'Neil has handed his men been recorded Saturday both Havel and Cabrera were enriched by $15 apiece by Generous Dan..
 The first home game this week will be on Thursday when Pop" Foster and his rejuvenated band of Paper makers will make a visit.
 The hitting of the Mechanics in Saturdays game showed that they have recovered from their batting slump, and are ready to dig in this week to clean 'em all up.
 Pop Foster decreased his squad Saturday by dropping Pitchers Buckles first two mentioned players never did show much but the release of the latter comes as surprise, but as ar engagements have been made with New Haven for the loan of Clyde Wa ters for the balance of the season and the return of Ensign, there was nothing else to do but drop Stroh
  CT of the league, being constantly laid up for repairs. Split fingers are al- ways present quantity with him.
 Jerry Cornell 4; Holyoke was the result of the game played yesterday at Lighthouse Point. It was Connell who scored all the runs for the White Wings against the Papermakers yes- terday, though he was at bat but once. He strode to the plate on four occasions. grabbed one three bagger walked twice and was plunked with the pill once. Every time he got on the men following managed to bring him around.
 Chief Snyder is filling in Bobby Stoves place and considering the fact that he is twirler, is doing fine work. He is one of the finest all round players in the 1eague.-New Ha- ven Register.
 Manager McCann stated before he left town Saturday that he received word from Stowe that the Iatter's leg was much better and that he intend ed to get in the game in Holyoke to- day.
 Manager McCann had not returned from his scouting trip to Jersey this noon. He stated before he left that he was after three men who would put the Mechanics in a position not to be trifled with.
 ''Rube' waddell has been reinstat-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
A FEW SHORT WEEKS.

MT. J. S. Bartell, Edwardsville, H., writes: "A few months ago my kid neys became congested. had severe backache and pain across the kid- neys and hips. Foley Kidney Pills promptly cured my backache and corrected the action of my kidneys
 This was brought about after my using them for only a few short weeks and I can cheerfully recom- mend them." F. B. Brill and Curtis Pharmacy. s1S6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
BASEBALL SUMMARY
Connecticut League. Sundays Results.

At New Haven-New Haven, 4; 2.
 At Waterbury-Hartford 5, Water bury (first game); Waterbury 4. Hartford 1 (second game.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
cASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. ID Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the " <- Signature s's of GNAzzN@
At Last.

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 Your films can be developed promptly and the prints made that will please, at Jackson's Book Shop. 9Se Main street. They discovered a. firm that does the work as it should .: done so if you have films just try &nce and be convinced.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

Colvin who was mentioned in the trade whereby Ivor Swanson was te come here from Hartford in trade fol Riff Bailey and Colvin, has been lei go by the Senators. His release wal hurried by the re-appearance o1 Third baseman Metzger in the game
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

Umpire Bligh who has been officiat- ing in games at West End park has been placed on Chief Kennedy's' staff In his games at the West Ends grounds Bligh has made a. big hit with his fog horn voice and his fair ness in all decisions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
American League. Sundays Results.

Detroit, 6; Chicago, 5. Cleveland. 5; St. Louis, 4, (11 in- nings.)
 Cleveland, 2; St. Louis, o.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

ed by the St. Louis Americans. The reinstatement followed his successful defense in the city court the charge that he had violated the temperance pledge he signed a month ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

We lost 6 out of seven last week four to Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
American League.
Eastern League.
WHERE THEY PLAY TO-DAY.

Connecticut League. Bridgeport at sHolyoke. Springfield at Northampton. New Haven at New Britain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

2. At aterbury-Hartford 5, Water bury 2 (first game); Waterbury 4. Hartford 1 (second game.)
 Saturdays Results. At Waterbury-Water 4; l. At New Britain-New Britain, 2; 1 (10 innings.) At New Haven-New Haven game called in the first half of the fourth owing to rain. At Holyoke - Holyoke-Hartford game postponed, rain.
 National League.
 Sundays Results. Pittsburg, 3; Cincinnati, 2. Chicago, g.; St. Louis, 3. Chicago, 4; St. Louis, o.
 Saturdays Results. Cincinnati, 4; Pittsburg, 2. New York, 4 Boston, 1. New York, 4; Boston, 0. 2 Chicago, 4; St. Louis, 1. Philadelphia, 2; Brooklyn, 1 GA innings.)
 American League.
 Sundays Results. Detroit, 6; Chicago, 5. Cleveland, 5; St. Louis, 4, (11 in- nings.)
 Cleveland, 2; St. Louis, o.
 Saturdays Results. Boston, 5; New York, 4. Philadelphia, '; Washington, 5. Detroit, 4; Chicago, ?. Cleveland. ?; St. Louis, 1.
 Eastern League. Montreal, 5; Providence, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
Saturdays Result

Boston, 5; New York, 4. Philadelphia, '; Washington, 5. Detroit, 4; Chicago, 2. Cleveland, 9; St. Louis, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

Manager Clarkin of the Senators is trying to land Pitcher Lundgren, the former Chicago heaver. He has been out of the game with illness for some time, but is now said to be in fine trim. Toronto has a hold on him, but that will probably be settled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

As the two ~teams stand today Wa terbury has it on the Mechanics.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

American League. New York at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Chicago. Boston at Detroit.
 Washington at St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

Montreal, 5; Providence. 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

The Mechanics have a much easier week than last. Two games each with Holyoke and Northampton, and one each with Springfield and Hart
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-08-01

National League Boston at New York.