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The Ordway new era., 1911-01-13

Value sugar produced ......3 S.2S2.5oo
Tons of pulp produced ..... 35S.a3o
Acres OF bccts harvested ,3,Z2S
Average tonnage per acre IL
Average gross revenue per
acre OncludinE beet tOps)s $3.50
Average expenses per acre. *ah 10 wv
tv net revenue per acre S2i so 81. 80 |
Money Invested in factories. 1S.25O.O0O
Number OF factories In state !" |
The Ordway new era., 1911-01-13

Making the spiral glide" from the
water wagon is most dangerous. Bet
ter stay on the seat.
BY the way, what has become of
the AmericaniZed "Chantcclcr' that
was going ito thrill us long before
this?
One town in Germany made over
500 barrels of checkers for Christmas
trade, but probably that record Is
nothing to some other German towns
that specialize in barrels of something
else.
No doubt public interest in Luther
Burbank's giant strawberry Will sud
denly subside when the price per box
il announced.
Argentina spends as much on edu-
cation as on its aruy and navy COM
bined. How Hobson must despise 4
benighted nation like that.
Training as north-pole explorer VIII
stand one In good stead at that time
a million years from now. when. ac'
cording to DR.. Wiley men will freeze
at the equator.
An "Isthmian Kipling" has been pro
duced at Colon. But what the coun'
ary is most interested In down there
Is the crack shoveler instead Of the
boss poet.
There are something like 364 days
left in which to read those hand-tooled
teckle-edged, limited edition books
you got for Christmas. but you know
YOU will not look into them.
Pretty soon no society woman Will
be satisfied with a bird for hat deco
ration unless it has been slain by an
aviator. now that Latham has shown
what can be done in the hunting line
from the deck OF a monoplane.
Between holes in the ice and holes
in the air, this winters record OF
fatalities threatens to be alarming.
The New York Mail decides that
Cherry" is the best book Booth Tark-
ington ever wrote. But even so.
what's the use?
Mr.. Carnegie wants to be the last
in war, first in peace. and somewhere
in the pennant hunt when 1t comes TO
banding out libraries.
a lot of the rugs belonging to the
Ameer Of Bokhara have been burned.
The same rugs. no doubt that ped.
Ter chap tried to sell you last summer
for S239 apiece.
II appears that all those wonders
that were to be wrought by the gyros'
cope are even more intangible thah
the wonders that were to be achieved
by denatured alcohol.
The Canital tunnel. Georgetown die
trict, has been driven for $500 feet.
some twenty veins having been inter.
sected. The company controls Loo
feet of ground lying ahead of the pres
ent breast and ten known veins Will
be intersected when the end lines OF
the ground have been reached.
Colorado Farmers Congress and Short
courses AZ otdtc SS' o.
Congress, Fl. ColyIins. Janu.
ary 9TH to 18th, 1911.
A special rae will be made for this
occasion via the Colorado and South
ern from Pueblo and intermediate
points to I-oveland inclusive. Tickets
will be on sale January S and 9. Final
limit January "a. continuous passage
on the going trip with privilege OF
stop-over at Denver on the return trip
within the final limit.
The Benefit Of the Doubt.
Little Girl-What's the matter?
Little Boy-l'm CRYING because my
IN heaven
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31

The New Orleans Item declares that the portest of the fans of the circuit against the actions of seven of the presidents of the league permitting the transfer of a series of games from Mo bile to New Orleans is silly twaddie
 The New Orleans Item evidently con- siders a protest of sportsmen. who love fair play, against a move which results in an advantage to one club over Its rivals silly when that advantage Is given to New Orleans
 For many years the New orleans Item has consistently displayed such high consideration for sportsmanship. It cou1d not be considered in the nature of flattery were we to humble ourselves because we dared to protest and at the same time, congratulate the sport Ing writers of that valuable appendix of New Orleans journalism
 We do not blame Charlie Frank No one can blame that wiley l9utchman for doing anything as a result of which ms chances of winning the pennant will be enhanced and bettered. But we do censure the seven presidents who made possihle the miscarriage or justice vel,,eh will probably deprive two honest rivals of the Pelicans of whatever op- nortunity they had to cover themselves ,yi,h glory. We will always protes' against any move which in our opinior gives one body an advantage undeserveo over it's councillors. If that be wrong then we have no defense.
 Had we had a vote in the various pe- titions recently issued by Frank, we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
BESSEMER SHOULD
 ENTER s. E. LEAGUE
ve to the entrance of Bessemer

Relative to the entrance of Bessemer into the Southeastern league. the sport ing editor is in receipt of the follow ing:
 saw in The ge-Herald columns some days ago where Bessemer was ondeayoring to secure berth in the Southeastern league for the season of 1912.
 It is my belief that Bessemer would make very valuable addition to the Southeastern league in case it becomes and eight club circuit.
 My strongest reason for advocating the entrance Of Besscmer into the south eastern league is from the fact that if the schedule of games could be ar ranged, great many games could be played at Rickwood while Birmingham was away from home, and thereby ai- ford the fans of Birmingham and the surrounding suburbs professional base ball while our own team is away on long road trips.
 Bessemer. in my opinion if given a good team to pull for, would support Class A ball as well if not better than any other town in the Southeastern lea ete on account of the great numbe of Ensley md Birmingham people who would attend the games, especially on Sa turdpy ys, in case the schedule could be arranged so as not to conflict wlth the southern league games too much.
 1 am sure that the Birmingham dis trict Is ripe for the entrance Of an other small league. and think that the majority of the fans are strongly in favor of seeing Besscmer become a member of the southeastern league if two new towns are taken In for the en- suing season. Yours very truly.
 JAMES o. SCREVIiN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
PELICAN SCRIBE SAYS SILLY
 IS PROTEST AGAINST TRANSFER

would have registered ourselves against the transference of the Mobile series; we would have voted in favor Of the transference of the series from New Orleans to Nashille; we would have voted to suspend the bylaws and per init New Orleans to use Storch for the remainder of the season
 And in our opinion, there would haNa been nothing inconsistent in our position The New Orleans Nashville series could not be played in New Orleans. It is the purpose of the schedule for every team to play an equal number of games If possible. Therefore, we would have la vored that transfer We would have per mitted Frank to play Storch. though such action, occurring within the last 30 days of the season, is contrary to the bylaws of the Southern league. But Frank was in a position whereby he had eight men to use against nine men possessed by other teams Therefore, we would have rushed to his aid, and evened matters up.
 Bit to transfer a series of games from one city to another, when such series can be played in the city designated by the schedule IS miscarriage of justice, and for such action there is no excuse whleA the fans are able to swallow.
 s The New Orleans Item intimates that The Age-Herald has taken Judge Kay araugh to task. alleging that he was re- sponsihle for the foul deed. That is
 ridiculous We know that the president of the league had nothing to do with it. Had he. that series would never have been transferred.
 The New Orleans Item. furthermore. declares that President Baugh of Bir- mingham voted in favor of the transfer. This is also ridiculous. Mir. Baugh did not vote at all. He was opposed to the plan of the Dutchman. B. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
Gadsden Still Climbs

Gadsden, August Especial )-Gadsden took it's ninth straight game today by de- feating the Romans in a hard fought con- test Ware was batted from the box in the fifth, and Kuykendall was substituted With two on bases and one down the lit tie southpaw pulled out of the hole like veteran without allowing a score and al- lowed only two hits during the remainder of the game. He received sensational support, Hicks. Dorsey, Fenner and Roben Starring. Wild Bill Evans and Gil- more were put out of the game for beef ing at the umpire. Anniston comes for "a series of four games tomorrow and ex- citement over the outcome is intense.
 By Anniston losing one to Huntsville this afternoon the gap between the leaders was lessened and it looks as though the pennant will be decided definitely by these four games. Davidson will probably work for Gadsden against "Phenom" Woodruff for Anniston The official score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
WINDSOR RACES

Windsor. August 30.-Moisant scored his seventh victory of the season when he won the Essex stakes at Windsor this ait ernoon. Todays victory marked ahe nun stake that Moisant has won. In the third race Follie Levy equalled the track rec ord for six furlonss by running the eis- tanee in 1:l2.
 First. race purse $50o, 2-year-olds, six furlongs-Commoner Touch. lo2 tOberu, 2 10 | 9 to 5. 1 to ?, won; Buckhorn, 1i3 tMccaheyl, to ?. even, second; Elon Blue, l0s (Hoernerl, to 1, to ,, to g. third. Time, 1:1S 4-5
 Second race, purse $50o, steeplechase, f. year-olds and upwards, about two miles The Weikin, 153 (Willams,. ? to l. to 5, out, won; stilhalla. 1l6 tMcAfee), 70 ,, 1 to ,, out, second Joe Lett. il tTacksy1, Il tos to 10. out. third. Time, 4;29 l-5.
 Third race. purse $GOo, for III ages. six furlongs-F -Follie Levy, 11s Qlennedyl to {. to l. out won; Jack Parker, l0l (Oberb. to ]. to ,, out, second; stilly Night, 103 Gxoerner). IS to ,, 4 to ], out, third. Time. :12.
 Fourth race Essex stake. purse Si20o. handicap, for 2-year-ods. five and half furlongs- Moisant, 125 e. Burns), l3 10 ,, { to j. 1 to g. won; Eltoro, 95 (AlcCaneyp, to l. ] to ? to . second: Frog Legs, 10, lJ Wilson. to j. to ,, l to 2, third Time. :o7 s-5.
 Fifth race. purse s5oO for 3-yoar-olds six furlongs-A Adrian, 103 (Disgnsl, to 1, , to 9, 10 !, won; Wrap, 103 ((oernor, 3 tt l. ? to l, to 1o. second; Little Father io2 tGcose1. . to ?. [ to ]. 3 to 5 third Time, ;f2 4-5.
 Sixth race. s590. S-year-olds and lp sell ii-g, enc mile--Martin Doyle. 10S (Goosel 10 ]. 1 to ,. 1 to B won; Sir Clegss. lol tlioTman), 10 l. ? to l, to ,, rsoond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31

New Orleans, August 90.-The bold Bar ons of Birmingham made soup Of the i Pelcans again this afternoon. The re- suit of the game was S-2, with the visitors on the heavy end of the figures.
 Birmingham showed reserve force and a never-say-die spirit in winning the game. It was an awful battle. There were errors on both sides. Every inch of territory Vas a spot for blood. And the Barons, when the Pels put across a run towards the end of the game which was scheduled to win, let down and fin- ished in purely mechanical fashion, it would have been natural. But nothing of this for the Barons.
 In the ninth. Ys. s..tz. rushed in to hit for Foxen, lived through an error Klaw- itter rushed in headlong to field a bunt from Marcan, but that nifty Baron dropped the ball gently over the pitcher 8 head. Molesworth then dropped a bunt towards third and beat it out. Phelan Yantz scored. Mcbride then flied to the Yantz scored. Mcbride then filled to the same Pel and Marcan scored. McGil- vray went out to the infield.
 Kent pitched the ninth for the Barons.
  feed. klawitter famed Johnston then stung one through Marcan, the ball go- ing behind the line of play. Doane at tempted to score, but was out by close shave at the plate. It is seen, therefore. that had Klawitter hit the ball to the nfield instead of flaming the Pels would have tied the score, for Doane, from second would have taken third on that play and would have scored on Marcan' s error.
 The Pels scored in the third, klawitter scoring from second, which sack he had reached on an error, on Callahans hit. The Barons tied the score in the sixth. McGilvray reached first on an error, was sacrificed, and scored on lIanna's drive to left. Doane scored the second Pel run. He singled and reached third on outs A passed ball scored him.
 Molesworth played magnhcently. He had two hard chances in the field which he accepted. made a brilliant throw to third which got man and saved the game, made two hits and walked twice, and stole two bases-a very fine day $ work.
 The Barons left New Orleans tonight | iubilant They feel certain of trimming Montgomery or holding their own against the Billikens and of being very close to the top when the gentle roll is called.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31

BOLD BARONS PUSH CLOSER
 TO THEIR DREAD ANNIVERSARIES

that Birmingham so cleverly plueked them of all their feathers. which caused the New Orleans fans to upturn tureens of vitriol over their heads and beaks, will probably fly against the poor old Gulls and pick them, in turn, to a fare-you-well. On the other hand. Birmingham will be hooked up with Montgomery in a double header.
 There should be some battles dowr in Montgomery this afternoon. The opposing pitchers, in the first game, will be Max well and Bailey; in the second. Kent and Sparks.
 The games have been well advertised, and the Montgomery fans, it is hoped by Montgomery baseball moguls. will become sufficiently wide awake to attend in a lump.
 The fur will fly, it is probable. It is probable, too, that as result of the se ries the occupant of second place, and real contender against New Orleans will be determined.
 We find satisfaction in the fact that even should New Orleans win the pen nant, two Alabama towns are making that Louisiana metropolis spend many restless nights.
 We are glad that the two contenders are not Birmingham and Atlanta, or Mem phis. or Nashville, or Chattanooga. We are glad in other words, to share all the honor with the Billikens.
 We hope, naturally, that Birmingham will win second place, if not the pennant If Birmingham can't. then may Mont gonery.
 And there is a dandy little scrap be- tween two other Alabama eities-Annls- ton and Gadsden. The pennant or the Southeastern will probably be determined in the result of the Anniston-Gadsden games of this week. Both towns are such good ones. and the people of each such fine sportsmen. that we have no preference. Let the better team win. The other will not be without honor, at that.
 H. w. R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
WINSTON SALEM
 WINS THE PENNANT

Winston salem. N. C.. August 30.-By defeating Charlotte this afternoon the Winston Salem baseball team cinched the Carolina league pennent for 1911. The season closes next Saturday and the locals have but three more game 10 play. whereas they are four game ahead of Greensboro. their nearesi competitor The locals have a record of @ games won and 31 lost.
 Pi'easr swfndell. ihe star twirler oi the league. will leave tomorrow to iofn the Cleveland American club to whicl hc vas sold two months ago Ilyl rec ord for the season was 30 games won and eight lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
SPORTING NEWS AND LIVE. GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE

Yesterday morning Montgomery was 7 percentage points behind New Orleans and Birmingham was 16 behind Montgomery This morning Montgomery is still 2S points behind New Orleans. Birmingham how ever, is but points behind Montgomery. Yesterday morning Birmingham was Ss points to the rear of the Pelicans. This morning Birmingham Is but 8.
 From the above it can be seen that in one day Birmingham gained g points on it's two rivals for pennant honors
 The bold Barons found the pale Pels in tender spots Tuesday and yesterday afternoons The bold Barons played the pale Pels off their feet, were the truth told TO defeat the Pelicans in any place twice In succession is very good; to de- feat them twice in succession on their own dump is quite marvellous.
 The Barons. while not playing perfect ball, played better ball than the league leaders. Tuesday afternoon the locals made no erors, while the Pels made three Trough outptched Hess. Yester- day afternoon both teams made errors, though the Pels offended more griev- ously against perfect play, and the pitch ing honors between Klawitter and Fdxen were about evenly divided.
 On the road trip the Barons have played 15 games of which eight resulted in vic tories for them.
 When the effect of Johnstons injury in Chattanooga is taken into consideration. this record must be numbered among the clever performances of the season.
 The Barons. whatever their other de- fects might be are bold set of ball tossers. and this has covered multi tude of sins.
 .fbis afternoon the Pelicans, enraged In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31

Anniston. August s0.-(Special.) )--The Gadsden Baseball club and Manager Riggs of the Huntsville club have filed protests with President J. H. ONeill ask ing that he throw out games played by these clubs with the Anniston club here last week and copies of the protects have been forwarded to President Mitchell here. President o'Neill proposed a meet ing of the league directors to decide the protests, but at a meeting of the Annis- ton club directors Wednesday morning, it was resolved that the protests are based on poor foundation and that as President ONeiu is responsible for Um-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
GULLS BATTER THE
 BILLIKEN PITCHER

Montgomery, August 30.-Mobile took the last game of the series from Mont gomery by score of Il to s. Manning Smith was easy for the visitors. A batting rally in the sixth and seventh and eighth innings came near giving the game to the locals. Burleson was driven from the box in the eighth. With three men on bases and two out Graham famed. Sensational fielding by Rohe, Seitz and Swacina robbed Montgomery of several runs early In the fight
 Montgomery has signed Pitcher Bagby of Hattiesburg, in the Cotton States league, and he will report to- marrow Spora.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
LITTLE SQUABBLE BREWING
 IN SOUTHEASTERN LEAGUE

pire Mcdonald. who caused the protests. he should act in the matter alone, the Anniston directors expressing confidence In his integrity.
 Believing that the Anniston club clearly outplayed the Gadsden club. which was admitted by both Gadsden papers, the local directors term the action taken by Gadsden ''unsportmanlIle and babyish." They do not undertake to defend Umpire McDonald, who was sent here without their request, but state that they re- ceived as many uneven decisions as did Gadsden and Huntsville, and. that they accepted them. believing that the um- pire's decision was final. ..z...ssl-s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
BAIR TOO STRONG
 FOR THE PLUTOS

Nashville, August 9O.-Nashville took the third game of the series from Chat tanoosa here this afternoon, winning ? to 1. Schwartz made the winning run in the ninth inning, when the Chattanooga team was trying to make a double play, but on which they failed. Bair pitched superb ball, allowing only two hits, Moran getting both of those. More was hit eight times safely, but he kept them well scattered and not a hit was made in the two last innings when the locals made the runs which won the game. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Marty O'Toole Wins

Boston, August 30-Marty O'Toole, for whose release from St. Paul Pittsburg paid
 s22, 800. the highest price in baseball his- tory, made his debut today and the Pi- rates won the game. the first of a double header, to 1. Cy. Young was in the
 box for the locals in the second game
 and shut out the pennant aspirants s to O,Tooe's bow to National league fans was made in company with Kelley, the
 catcher forwhom Pittsburg paid St. Paul
 S5000 The young pitchers showing was marred by nervousness and his wiidness placed him in a number of big holes. But he was strong in the pinches and his nine strike outs offset ten bases on balls.
 He hit safely twice out of four times at bat. Kelley was weak with the stick and
 gave way to Gibson.
 Tn the second game Young pitched in his old-time form and was well supported. | Scores:
 l First game: Nh E. | Boston .................11 .110 600 o20-4
 Pittsburg ......... oil 900 30l--6 II Batteries: Tyler, Weaver and King; | O'Toole and Gibson and Kelley Time' 2:2O. Empires Riger and Finneran. l Second game: IL. E Boston ...............- .Vu ifl "" pitteburg .0oo 900 00o-0 Batteries: Young and Rariden; Ferry, steele. Hendrix and Gibson. Time, POS. IJmpires,e Tlnneran and Rigler (Rain elsewhere).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31

Sandrian. 107 CWingfeld), 10 to 1. 10 l, , to 1. third. Time. :3s 1-5.
 Seventh race. 3-year-olds. selling. five and half furlongs, s500-Agnier, 7Ga; Strike out. 109: Planutess. 9s; AIdinet, a4; Thrifty, 9s; Miss Detroit So; Running Account. 90: Hand Running. se; Revaie, lcf; Sight, 1oa. Edith c, l01 San Barnito, 10l.
 Eighth race. 3-year-olds and upwards, one mile and 70 yards $5cO-Live Wire. 1of; High Gun. 1O1: *NielS Soner. 101; Judge Monck. 1O2: My Fellow. 102: sJudse Las singer, s9: Attentive. 9i; *Ed Krok 1ae; Barney lsoe. 9s; Romp, 1l3; steare, s; 'IIatteras. 90: Junew, a. Apprentice allowance, five pounds, claimed. Clear and fast.
 Today's Entries Entries for Thursday;
 First race, 2-year-olds, Canadian bred, furlongs-Polo, 10l; (a) Rock Springs, io4: (a) Whitecaps, l20; Steamboat, los. (at-Valley Farm entry. Second race. Walker Stille stakes. stoeplechase. 4-year-clds and up. full course, value siooN-Merryman, 15O: tc) The Welkin, l50: Co St. Abe, Dr. Koch, 135. tcl-Coupled.
 Third race. 2-year-olds and upward handicap, mile and an eighth, $10O--Edda, a: Cliff Edge, 105; Fireman, 97; Founder, e6: starbotte 1l2. Fourth race S-year-olds and upward. ! handicap seven furlongs-Guy Fisher, 107; Jack Parker, 10G; Nimbns, 110 Carlton G.. | lO9: Capsize s6 Fifth race, 2-year-olds, selling. five fur longs, S5t0-Inspector Lestrade, 100; Ham, l ilten, 10i; Jawbone. llS; Congressman James, 107; *Ocpre Court, 106 Asquin, lo5; Tourist. 1o2 sArany. 9s: Partener, 106:
 Elma. l'o; 'sister Florence, 100: island | Queen, 106
 Sixth race 3-Year-olds and up. selling ! five and half furlongs. s500-Muskmeon, aG; Moncrief 90; The Pippn, 1G4: sLady Sybil. 95 Top Note. 107: Cooney K. JOG, Gold Cap. 103; Fortworth 9G. Sakolatiele l l07: Carrloa. 104: Sydney R., 1G6: Love , Watches tiS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
HACK SINGS AND
 ALL IS PLEASANT

Chicago, August -3o.--Because IIacken- schmitt burst into song the training camp of the Russian lion was In an optimistic frame of mind today. Dr. Roller, the big fellows trainer. said that he had been waiting anxiously for the musical eruption, as 1t always indicates that the wreetlo> has reached the pink of condition.
 Hackenschmidt did a bit of light road work today and indulged in plunge In the surf.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31

Two Base TIits-Burt, Fenner, Dorsey.
 Sacrifice lifelong.
 Stolen Bases-Long, Bowden, Roben. Milford
 Double Play-Roben to Williams.
 Bases on Bals-On Skipworth l, off Ware l. off Kuykendail O.
 Hit by Pitched Ball-HicSs.
 Hits-Of Ware, in Ia innings: of kJykcndall. 2 in 2-S innings.
 Struck Out-By Skipworth 2, by Ware - by Kuylsendall 1. Passed Ball-Milford. Wild Pitch-kuykendall Time of Game-2:01 mpire-McIoughlin. Attendance-550. h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-31
GOTCH WORKING
 HARD FOR MATCH

Humbolt, la. August 30-Frank Gotch has barred spectators from witnessing final touches which are expected to put him in condition for his wrestling match with George Hackenschmidt at Chicago on Labor Day Gotch put in Inc day with the usual routine of his training. The present cold wave. 1t Is feared by some, may seriously inter- fere with his training. though Gotch does not share that opinion.