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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

g IERE are times when a hush,
Ia q stiffness that is awful in its
n intensity, falls over a court
IA room. The trial has dragged
out its painful length. the evil
dence is in, the pleas have been made
and the jury has returned a verdict
expressed in that one short Anglo
Saxon word, Guilty" The convicted
murderer rises to his feet at the com
mand Of the Judge He stands up to
receive the measured sentence Of the
law. Every eye in the courtroom is
turned upon him and every ear is
strained to catch the words that will
mean life or death to the unfortunate
who stands upright to meet the blow
If you stood in his place would you
hope for those ominOus words,
Hanged by the neck until dead" or
would you welcome a sentence of
life imprisonment If you knew
that life Imprisonment" meant just
what 1t is supposed to mean and that
there was no hope Of escape, no hope
Of pardon, nothing but the long
months reaching into drab monoton-
Gus, loathsome years of loneliness,
would you still choose to cling to the
life that was in you?
The legal world was shocked and
the public was Mortified by the plea
of Albert 4 Patrick, convicted muir
derer of the millionaire, William
Marsh Rice, who demanded death
rather than life Imprisonment. In
remarkable document he tried to re-
ject ClemeHcy that saved him from
the electric chair. giving him life i'm,
rTisonment in the place Of death His
petition recited this, as his principal
reason: Life imprisonment is a far
severer punishment than death in any
form" This action of his has no
parallel in the court records of the
United States. 1t was a remarkable
assertion made by a remarkable Grim
inal. 1t caused many jurists to won
der IT, after all. the deprivation of
liberty ought to be allowed to take the
place of the death penalty.
Judge KaVarauqh's Opinion.
a Chicago courtroom listened re-
Gently to strange address made b.
Judge Marcus Kavanaugh, Joseph Wei
come, the prisoner at the bar. had
pleaded guilty" to the charge OF muir
der. 1t was a crime of peculiarly ag.
gravating circumstances Welcome
had driven his wife from home. He
followed her to the boarding house
of Mrs. Mary Mclean and a quarrel
ensued. Enraged by her avowed in
tention Of quitting him forever. he
drew revolver and shot her down.
In attempting to save the life Of the
unfortunate woman Mrs. Mclean was
killed by bullet from the degen-
crates weapon Moved by the plea
of guilty and his appeal for the mercy
of the court, the jury fixed Welcomes
punishment at life imprisonment
When the prisoner rose to receive
the sentence, Judge Kavanaugh said:
Welcome, you committed a terri
Bile crime. Your punishment is to be
more terrible still When your wife
sought to escape YOU shot her. 1t was
no fault Of yours that she lived ami
that you, in fact, then killed another
woman who was making useful way
in the world. You could hardly get
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

As a rule a few doses of Munyon's
Cold Cure will break up any cold and
throat and lungs almost instantly. These
little sugar pellets can be conveniently
carried in the vest pocket for use at any
time or anywhere. Price 25 cents at any
druggists.
If you need Medical Advice write to
Munyon's Doctors. They viii carefully
diagnose your case and give You advice
by mail absolutely free. Address Prof.
Munvon. SD and Jefferson Streets, Phila-
dslphia, Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

The councilmen Of several of the
cities are legislating against the long
hatpin. If they We're wise they would
issue their commands to their own
waves first, to ascertain what measure
of submission they are likely to meet
with.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

A Wellesley student has been ex-
PEELED for getting married 1t was
probably decided that she took an I'M
fair advantage of the many Massa-
chusetts spinsters who are looking for
men.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Still another biggest-yet and most
luxurious steamship is planned. Event
ually, we suppose, no passenger YES.
sci will be complete without a golf
course, a portecochere and outdoor
sleeping porches.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

A schoolboy was directed to write
an essay about cotton, and he began
it by saying 1T is chiefly used in ma
king wooden goods" That boy keeps
his eyes open
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Prince Henry Of Prussia has made
eeveral flights in an aeroplane. But
the prince had convinced Americans
some years before the aeroplane that
he was a pretty high flyer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

1t is announced that the govern
ment is going to substitute dollar bills
for bills of 500 and more. That's
good; it will make it easier to flash
q large roll.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

New York is erecting a building 13
feet higher than the Singer building
If this goes on, aeroplanists are 60
ing to protest against the obstruction
of traffic
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

The school board of Pocahontas,
Va, has issued a rule forbidding the
schooima'ams of that place the right
to attend dances. What has become
of southern chivalry?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

There are indications that the rec
ord for hunters who were mistaken
for deer will be broken this year. It
is remarkable year for broken rec
ords.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

An Ohio man offers $1,000 for an
airship ride. If that sum is to be es-
tablished as the regular fare the at
mosphere will not be crowded for a
long time to come.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Hobble skirts hinder business. is
the conclusion Of the Atlantic City
shop keepers. Maybe the Atlantic
City girls can show speed in other
ways than walking
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

When the ocean liners take some
thing Of their size for collision pur-
poses the results are different from
those achieved when they run into
fishing smacks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

With aeroplanes falling from the
clouds, and automobiles blowing chauf,
feurs into trees, this is truly an I'm,
settled time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12
A Dodder.

Fine weather we've been having"
yes, but We'll pay for this fine
weather later on"
Il won't I'm going to Florida for
the winter"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

More people would be satisfied to
take things as they come, were it
not for the fact that most of the
things that come are not worth wait
ing for.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

British medical experts want insan.
fly made the basis for divorce. And
some will say amt it great to be
crazy"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Natural ice has been almost entire
ly absolved of the charge of harbor
ing fever germs. These little pets de
test cold feet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

A man in New York, fired upon on
the street, was saved by the opal pin
in his necktie. This ought to lift the
ban of i'll luck from that unlucky
stone.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

notwithstanding the fact that upper
oerths are to be lover it will be nee
essary to use a ladder for the purpose
of getting into one Of them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

There is che merit which the air
ship can boast. 1t leaves the streets
clear for pedestrians to walk without
fear of being run down by speeders.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

1t cost an Ohio farmer S1425 for at
tempting to kiss his neighbor's wife,
Near kisses are as costly as one seal
ed and delivered.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Somehow we can't get real good
and scared over the announcement
that new counterfeit $500 bill is in
circulation
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Japan is going to buy herself a
s12,000,O00 warship. This ought to
precipitate another war scare among
the nervous contingent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Charity-whch is .love for human
ity-is still the greatest of the three
virtues.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

The fight which a Pennsylvania
lumber buyer had with a bear may in
vite recognition Of Bruin as one of
our leading consarvationists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

The population of New York state
Is nearly 100000, but there is still
plenty of room to get around there
without touching elbows.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Those who admire knowledge for its
own sake ought to wish to see its
elements made accessible to all.-Sir
William Herschei
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12
At the Door.

Yes, my mind is made up, Tonight
/ shall ask her to be my wife B-b-y
love, l h-Scpe she's out,"-Woman's
Home Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

All cities that have aviation meets
soon discover that none of the bird
men are flying for their health
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

London is reinforcing it's meat sup
ply with refrigerated monkey car.
casses from Peru.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Dr. Pierce's Pellets. small, sugar coated
easy to take as candy. regulate and nvig
crate stomach, liver and bowels Do not
crime
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

The man who talks about himself is
exceedingly !nteresting-t the talker.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

Forch.Irrn teethng, softens be gums, reduces
HammajOD alays pain, cures vi nd colo. 25c BOT
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-12

You DO not lift the world by rolling
up your eyes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06
ANNISTON WANTS
 A GOOD MANAGER

Anniston, March 5.--(SpeciaL )-The Anniston club of the Southern league wants a manager and players, but any man who would like to have the job as manager will have to say so at once. for it was decided at a meet ing of the club directors Friday even ing that the election of the club leader would be deferred but one week long CT, and the president of the associa tion was authorized to begin at once signing up players for the local team.
 The object in deferring the election of manager is to get line on men who might be dropped from the Southern league, and also to confer in regard to this matter with John H. Ganzel. man ager of the Rochester Eastern league Hustlers, who will be here next week for the spring training. The local club has already received offers from Ber- nie Mckay and Greminger. formerly with the Montgomery Southern league team, but the Southern league wants a pretty good pile for their release, and no contract has been made with them.
 At the meeting of the directors Fri day afternoon it was decided to begin at once the Improvements on the local park in anticipation of the opening of the season and the coming of Cancels penant winers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06

New Orleans. March 5.-(Special. )-New Orleans started her exhibition season To- day. playing the Chicago Cubs and mak- ing a fairly good showing with only three days of preparation.
 It would be very hard to dope out any thing on the first appearance of Frank team. though. He had two or three out siders, including Joe Jackson and Jake Atz. and only a few of the men played in their regular positions Butcher was on second. Barr on first. Atz playing third with Pope at his regular job at short.
 Manager Frank has only one recruit ritcher who calls for much consideration He In I.anord, a big fellow who led the Carolina association in 1907, but has pitched very little ball since then. The other pitchers are Hess, Breitenstein, Maxwell, Paige and Klawitter. Two that were counted in some time ago will prob ably not report They are Bill Graham and Bagwell Graham is running taxi buss between Anniston and Rome, Ga, and writes Charley that he prefers to stay at that business then to take chance on his arm this spring. Bagwell will probably pitch for Jackson, Miss.
 With the virtual disposition of Catchers Edwards and Shriver the Pelcans are left with only Mitchell and Kitchens be- hind the bat unless Chandler is counted in as a catcher. Chandler caught over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06

are 25 other high-class runners quar- tered in the FIildreth barn. The most notable of this bunch is Novelty, the colt that made turf history last year by sweeping away all claims to the two-year- old title. Novelty is getting along famously. There are also eight 2-year-olds awaiting the call of the bugle. The one that is expected to prove the sensation is Fire Hearth, a full brother of the great Highball. There is also a chestnut colt by Burgo- master, four youngsters by Conrad and two colts sired by Ethelbert. Fire Hearth reeled off furlong in Ill flat last fall. so if indications point to anything he will be one of the dan gerous little racers this year.
 Regarding his plans for the coming season, Hildreth is undecided. 'If the sport prevails here I will remain" he says, but if there is any hitch there is only one thing to do-ship the horses to England. race there and pos sibly dispose of them after the English turmen have had an opportunity of seeing them in action.
 Hildreth would rather stay here and race. If there is the slightest likeli- hood of the restoration of the sport he will be right on the scene. That this may be depended upon is only to scan the turf records of the past few sea- sons. Hildreth was the most liberal purcha ser of high priced thoroughbreds despite the fact that some of the solons of the turf were over axious to dispose of their stock Among the turfmen Hildreth has the reputation of being one of the best trainers in the country. More than that he is game to the core. Unlike other trainers, he wants to own good horse. instead of develop ing him for another owner. A few more Hildreths and the turf would not now lack good horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06
WASHINGTON AND LEE HAS
 FINE BASEBALL PROSPECTS

Lexington. Va, March 5-(Special)-A squad of over 50 men answered Coach Pol lard's call for candidates for the Wash ington and Lee 1911 baseball team yes terday The men reported on Wilson Field and the work consisted of light batting and fielding practice. The bat teries have been daily practicing in the gymnasium for the past two weeks, but from now on. when the weather permits. the entire squad will practice on the field. The squad includes eight veterans of last years varsity and number of stars from other colleges and prep schools, as well as six members from last year s scrubs. The positions left vacant by graduation are first base and left field. The failure of Wat Efrd last years star catcher, to return to college is causing the coaches some trouble. The most like ly candidate for this position is Dona- hue, catcher of last seasons Mercers- burg team, who is handling himself like veteran. Beddow, last years second catcher and outfielder, is showing i'm provement. The best of the new men are Hereford of Epworth university Okla hona, and Harmon of Randolph-Macon, who played end on the football team last fall.
 On the mound the main reliance of the Blue and White will be Harry Moran, who went through the season without d defeat and established a new intercolleg- iatc strike-out record against Agricultural and Mechanical of North Carolina last May in Raleigh, when he struck out 2S men in 15 innings. His phenomenal work through the season attracted the atten- ton of the major league scouts through out the country. and brought him offers from the New York Nationals and Amer jeans, Washington Americans and the worlds champions. A little over two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06
BESSEMER MAY GET
 LEAGUE FRANCHISE

Decatur, March Special At last the baseball fever has struck a number of the fans in the Decaturs and as a result the Decaturs may after all have a team this season in the Southeastern league. The sum of s1 300 is required for Decatur to get into the league. The league has given until March g to raise the money and get into the game. In the event De- catur should fail to raise the money then either Bessemer or Cedartown, Ga. is to have the place Both of these towns are asking for the berth, but this time has been extended to De- catur to either accept or reject the of fer. c. B. Tindall, who was manager of the. Decatur club last season, is making a strong effort to raise the coin and the prospects are now that he may succeed. Already he has made good stat in raising the money and hopes to get the entire amount sub scribed before the days of grace shall have come and gone Decatur has all ways played strong ball and has been one of the best clubs in whatever league she has been member of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06
LIVE NEWS FROM
 THE SOUTHEASTERN

Anniston, March 5.-(Special)-At the recent meeting of the Southeast ern league nIagnates at Gadsden, some important changes were made, nota- ply in the opening of the season, which will begin on May s and end Septem- Der. 6. It was also decided to place the salary limit at $500. exclusive of manager, and the player limit to 12 men, exclusive of bench manager.
 Another meeting of the league will be held at Gadsden on March 15, at which time the schedule committee, consisting of Maj. D, Houston Smith of this city, Manager B. R. Howard of Selma and Joe Patton, league secre- .tary, of Rome, will make their report.
 It will also be decided definitely at this meeting whether or not the twin iDecaturs will be admitted to the league, or whether their franchise will be offered to Cedartown, Ga, which place Is seeking admittance to the league. The Decaturs failed to quail fly at the last meeting of the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06
FRANK HAS GOOD STRING
 OF FLINGERS, NOTHING MORE

20 games in the Virginia league last sea son. but hurt his hand and went into the outfield He will probably hold down the utility job on the Pel. team this season. Frank is angling for Angemier of the Chl- cago Cubs, and O'Neill, owned by Connie Mack Both are good catchers.
 The outfield will be composed of Barr, Butcher and Weimer, unless Frank suc- ceeds in buying Happy Hogan, formerly of tie Pacific Coast, from Mack. Chandler vii! also figure in the outfield arrange rnent. The critics say he is a mighty good man.
 Johnston, Rohe, Pope and Lindsay may be counted on as infielders. Frank has a youngster named Hanson, a find of Hyder Barr, but Hanson is not ripe foi this co mpany.
 Johnston is the man on whom Frank counts more than any of his new ones. There was no catcher ip the league last year whom Frank counted as good as Jim Lafitte, yet he traded LaFitte for Johnston. so that is pretty good meas ure of the Dutchman's estimation of the former Bison
 Butcher will play center field this sea son, Barr will go into left and 1t will De up to Weimer and one or two new corners to fight it out for the right gar der.
 The Pelcans got down to work Thurs day afternoon Weimer. Breitenstein and one or two others have run bit to flesh. but they have plenty of time to get down, and Frank says his men will be in dandy shape by April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06
SPORTING NEWS AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE
FLORIDA SPECIAL WILL BE
 FEATURE FOR MANY STARTERS
BY BERT E. COLLIER

Jacksonville, Fla. March 5.-A recapitu- iation of the potential starters for the Florida special down for decision Marci IS. companion feature in a stake way to the Derby, and which carries a none tary consideration of $50oo, forces the conviction that seldom if ever on win ter track has the matured division been so well represented.
 Sir John Johnson, the giant sprinter from the Beverwyck stable, and which so recently made an impressive debut. will. barring accidents, surely face the starter. And it cannot be taken as les majeste 10 predict that the beard of handicappers will allot the son of Isador and La Tos- ca II the post of honor. Trainer Dave Woodford, who succeeded to the position at Sheepshead bay, has shown himself a most capable handler of thoroughbreds, and Owner Frank Nolan, the Albany pol itician. who Witnessed Sir John Johnson's s recent victory, Is authority for the state ment that he stands ready to back the giant campaigner against any mans horse five furlongs to one and one-quar- ter miles.
 Countless, J. G. Greeners strapping
 
 son of the Commoner- -Olefant and win ner of the 1910 renewals of the Sub urban and Brooklyn handicaps, is also being pointed for the special. Early in the season Countless appeared to flavor the good leg" but under the care of Trainer May the member yielded to treatment and is now ap- parently as strong as ever. Like Sir John Johnson, Countless has been seen to advantage of late at Montcrief Park, and must be seriously consid- cred in those stakes for which he Is eligible. Donald Mcdonald, probably the most improved platter in the coun- try today, and the chief reliance of the Clopton racing establishment. though being reported as being on the verge of a breakdown, pulled up sound in recent effort. Clopton has given this consistent horse a much needed fresh- ening up, and if he stands training can be relied upon to give good ac- count of himself Taking critical line through the performance of SIT John Johnson, Countless and Donald McDonald, 1t would seem that Sir John could easily give Countless five pounds while in return the Greener colt should concede seven pounds to Don
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-06
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS
ATLANTA TEAM WILL STACK
 UP WITH BEST, ATLANTA SAYS

1 field and the outfield are still keeping the local fans guessing. M
 Of course Jordan will stay at second. and Walker. one of the grandest little fielders ever, even If trife weak with 1 the stick will keep some infield position, | either third or short. That leaves first and third to be provided for, and the fans are not at all confident that the men up to date announced will be able to plug up the holes. Two infieders of first-class quality are very good, but three are bet ter and four excellent.
 The outfield looks fairly strong It all depends upon how that infield will stick up
 Anyway, pin can be stuck in this pre- diction for future reference-if money will buy real players. and those we have are otherwise. then Atlanta will have some flrst-cass ball material. The list of Atlanta possibilities this sea- son, with their positions and the places they came from, follow: rf~I.-tt Thomas C. Fisher, pitcher, Atlanta.
 Harold Johns, pitcher, Atlanta
 Erskine Mayer pitcher, Fayetteville
 Washington Johns, pitcher, Knoxville, waivers asked. Compton, pitcher, Wheeling. sold back. waivers asked.
 Fucich, pitcher New Orleans semi professional
 Leonard, pitcher, St. Louis, semi-pro- fessional, waivers asked.
 Rivard pitcher, Berkeley, semi-pro- fessional
 Miller. pitcher. Fort Wayne.
 Crabble pitcher, Galveston
 Scanlon pitcher. Philadelphia.
 Dick, pitcher, Philadelphia
 Britton. pitcher, Wiliamsport
 Sykes, first base, Dayton.
 Jordan, second base, Atlanta.
 Coombs, shortstop, Thomasville, waivers asked.
 ODel. third base, Syracuse. 7 Ha Walker, shortstop, Atlanta.
 Balenti, third base, Savannah. waivers Moran, outfield, Atlanta.
 Fenlon. outfield. Sioux City.
 Watson. outfield, Mobile.
 Zimmerman, outfield, Utica.
 Miller, catcher, Montgomery.
 Wells, catcher, Savannah
 Ulrich, catcher. New Bedford.
 Luck. catcher, Atlanta, amateur, waiv- CTS asked.
 Buchanan, catcher Atlanta ROBERT MORAN.