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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
It's Location.

Little brother-Where's my fishn' pole
gone TO?
Bigger brother-sisters usin' it for a
hat pin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Ring Located in Pawnshop.

Next morning some one knocked on
tie door, and some one outside said
something about Did you get it?' or
something like that. Then / saw Jack
and Mahoney in a lunchroom, and one
of them said to the other. Did you lose
your twenty?'
Precinct Detective Armstrong said he
recovered the pawn ticket for the ring
from Bertha Barnes, who had it in her
pocketbook The ring was recovered
from pawnshon on Pennsylvania ave
nue. where it was pawned for $40. At
torney Rothschild represented Pryor and
Attorney O'Brien represented Mahoney
and underworld TO prove that MahoneE
had nothing TO do with the case. Ralph
Given assistant United States attorney.
asked that the two be held for the grand
jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
Disappears With Ring.

"Racchorsc said, DO you want to sell
that ring and l was feeling good. so !
said. Yes, III take $50 for it,. Then he
took the ring and said he was going In
side and show it to a fellow and find
out if it was worth $50 He went on
inside. and never saw it again, although
! waited out there from /. o'clock TO /.
O'Clock
Bertha Barnes. who is very small for
her age said she knew that Pryor was
going to get a ring but she claimed she
warned him about getting into trouble.
II saw Jack. | always called Pryor by
that name. on the street one afternoon.
and he told me To 30 on up home ana
Wlit couple OF hours. lie told me hc
was going 10 get a ring worth hundred
dollars. said, Jack, don't do it We
were going to the theater that night, but
he didn't show up until IL O'Clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
WILCOX BREAKS OLDFIELD'S
 WONDERFUL RECORD FOR MILE

Pablo Beach, Fla, March 30-The mile automobile record straightaway from flying start for stock cars, held by Barney Oldfield. was broken in the races here this afternoon when Wilcox in a National car,' went the distance in 40.32. Oldfield's mark was 4035, made in Knox
 The strong wind which prevailed over the course here yesterday subsided and left ideal conditions for the third days automobile races. The receding tide left the hard white beach in the finest condition for fast time.
 First race, miles, open cars, 161 to 230 cubic inches, class c non-stock- Witt (E- M. F,), first, APO; Tower (Warren- -Detroit) second, 4:25; Rouse, (Lancia), third, 4:52:3O; Tucker (Coles), fourth; Cohens (E. M F), fifth; Evans fWarren), sixth.
 Second race, miles, open cars of 301 to 450 cubic inches, class stock Wilcox (NationaD, first, 3:56:S2; Hughes (Mercer), second, 4:1S:9S. Only two starters.
 Third race, 10 miles. open cars from 161 to 230 cubic inches, class B stock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
WILHELM AND MOWREY EXPECTED = FILE HARTY, WAGNER, SCHLETT- LER, WILHELM AND PERDUE FOR REGULAR PITCHERS

While nothing of definite nature has been received from Philadelphia, the local management is positive that between April and D. three National league re- cruits will be signed by Birmingham.
 These three are Schlettler, pitcher; Wilhelm, pitcher and Mowrey, out fielder
 With these three men enrolled, Manager Molesworth feels that he will be ready to being the fight. He feels confident, oo,>that when these men are signed, he will have one of the best clubs in the league.
 Mowrey has played for four seasons in the Texas league. and his hitting has aV- eraged between .26O and .2So. The records show that each year he stole large number of bases and scored a great many runs. He is exceedingly fast on his feet, knowledge of the game.
 Wilhelm is left haRder. and last sea son was with the Ohio and Pennsylvania league. He won g and lost seven games. He has strike-out record of 91s men per game the 30 games he pitched. He walked an average of 71a men per game. He has speed and curve, but lacks con- trol. However, Manager Molesworth be- lieves he will go well in the Southern league.
 Schlettler was with Philadelphia last season, but was used as relief, a res cue or fill-in pitcher. When in Birming- ham some days ago he told Manager Molesworth he would rather play in Bir- mingham, taking his regular turn at the bat, than to sit on the bench for Phila- delphia. Manager MoIesworfh immedi- ately opened negotiations for his release and Manager Dooin stated that he would send the pitcher to Birmingham in case waivers could be secured.
 So confident is the management that these three men will be obtained that the members are not worrying They believe that Birmingham will have one of the best pitching staffs in the league They are counting on opening with Fleharty Wagner, Perdue. Schlettler and Wilhelm as regulars, with Gilroy Trough, Che nault. Sexton, Kent and Robinson having chance to beat some one out of a job.
 Fleharty, incidentally. looks better this
 
 major leaguers who have faced him have done him any injury. It is believed that Fleharty has hopes of going to the big show again. and he certainly will go if he keeps up his present clip. When he wants to pitch, no man in the Southern league has any edge on him.
 By April I, Charles A. Comiskey has promised to offer Birmingham an out fielder. He may offer Messenger There is grave doubt as to which Is the better man, Messenger or Mowrey. Messenger will outhit Mowrey in this league, but Mowrey hits right-handed, is just as fast, and it is believed will steal more bases and score more runs than Messenger, It is remembered that last season. in spite of all his speed, Messenger stole but ten bases.
 Messenger. however, would prove the bigger drawing card and the better money getter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
TONEY A MARVEL

Nashville, March 30-Frank Chance has got a mighty good impression of Fred ToneY the local boy who is with the Cubs in this city. and thinks he is due to be one of the best men in the big leagues before many seasons.
 q have never seen a green pitcher get along so well as this fellow does,' said Chance. ''He is just out of bush league and didn't kRow how to pitch curvo ball until the Other day; but he's pitching now like he had been with us a whole season. Until a few days ago he had never pitched an overland curve ball. Like a good many in the bush leagues he didn't know any other way. Ike held the ball in the palm of his hand, gripped by all five fingers instead of by three fingers. I showed him the correct way, and he is now getting along splendidy.
 "He is very young, big and strong, and has everything man needs to make a big winner. He can field his position, never gets rattled, hold runners on bases, and gets on quickly to the fine points of the game.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
WILDCAT RAGING
 WILL START, TODAY

Pensacola, Fla, March 30-Active prep arations are being made to open the fifteen day race meet here beginning tomorrow notwithstanding the decision of the Pensacola Commercial association to take legal steps to prevent it. Man. ager Strode stated that the meet will be inaugurated and that the promoters will violate the law.
 Secretary E. J. Pons of the Southern Jockey club, in a telegram received here today, Says the proposed meet has not been sanctioned by that organization The reasons given are that the promo ters of the meet are not duly recog- nized body and have not asked the sane ton of the Southern Jockey club. All horsemen who participate in the meet will not hereafter be permitted to race on any of the tracks under the juris- diction of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
CROSS AND BRUCE
 HANDBALL FINALS

The business mems handball tourna- ment has narrowed down to two final matches, which will be played off today at 5:3O o'clock.
 A. M. Bruce and R. l.. Cross will fight it out for first place. J. H. Perdue and R. c. Cubbon will contend for third place.
 Interest in the tournament has been at a high pitch since the start and at the climax today it will reach the maxi mum.
 Last Tuesday night Bruce defeated Perdue 16-21, 21-16, 21-7. The features of the game was Bruces classy serve which he had under control at all times.
 The game between Cubbon hnd Cross was a hair raiser. Both men were in the pink of condition and went at each other with but one end in view, that Of winning. Cross won both games but was compelled to extend himself to the ut most.
 The score of both games was 21 to 1o. R. l.. Cross has held the individual championship for three years. Bruce, un- til this year was never sconsidered a dangerous contender for this honor. His improvement in form is the surprise of the season This match tonight will be well worth seeing. Friends are cor dially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
PREPARE FOR THE
 BATTLE OF FLOWERS

San Antonio, Tex. March SO.-(Special) Preparations for the battle of flowers. April 21 commemorating the victory of the Texans at San Jacinto March 21, 1886, are on a greater scale this year than ever before, and it is now assured that no such pageant has ever been seen in the United States. 1t promises to surpass the greatest efforts of the Mardi Gras or the flower carnivals of the Pacific slope. This year this commemorative event has attracted attention in all parts of the nation and reservations have been made at the leading hotels for parties from Seattle Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pitts burg, Washington, Atlanta, New Orleans and Chicago. The latest to make ar engagements is party of almost 100 bus- mess men from the Chicago Commercial association. who will be accompanied by their wives. Never in the history of the Carnival association have the people of this city been so thoroughly in earn-' est in their efforts to make the battle of flowers the greatest thing of the kind ever attempted in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
LOOKOUTS LAND
 SECOND CATCHER

Chattanooga, March 3O-Douglas Nor rison. the star receiver of the Univer- sit or. Chattanooga and the Central High school. arrived n Chattanooga this morning from Trenton. Ga. to share the receiving burden of the Lookouts with peppery Bob Higgins. Higgins IS not complaining at all, but Manager Smith is too wise to overwork a good man at this juncture, as too arduous work at this time of the year is certain to result in staleness and lack of ginger later in the season.
 The advent of Morrison means that Big Jim LaFitte is to get the half week rest prescribed for him by Drs. DoWner and Ellis and moreover a few days eX- tra if they are necessary to complete recovery. LaFitte Was much better this morning and so long as Jim is in con- dition by April l5, when the Lookouts will take their first scalp of the season from the Chesty Crackers, Manager Billy will not be the least concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
SCHEDULE IS
 ISSUED AND LEAGUE IN SHAPE

Anniston, March Especial 1.)-The Southeastern league, the new baseball association which was recently reorgan- ized, is now rapidly rounding into shape for the opening of the season on May 8.
 All of the clubs in the league have elected their managers and begun sign ing players for the beginning of prac- tice in April. Walter Ford will manage Anniston; Kink Bailey, Gadsden; Billy May, Selma; Fred Bussee, Rome; Dan Bert, Decatur, and J. B. Campbell, Huntsville All of these men have seen service in fast company.
 President J. H. O'Neill of Rome, Ga., has stated emphatically that he will enforce salary and player limits to the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
NAME PRISONERS
 HELD IN MEXICO

Fl Paso, Tex, March 30.-The follow ing message has just been received dated Casas Grandes, Mex, in response to message sent earlier in the week of the Associated Press to Col. Samuel Garcia Cuelar, asking him to give the names of foreigners held as prisoners by Mexicans captured in the battle of Casas Grandes: Associated Press: The names and ad- dresses of the foreign prisoners who were captured by the federal troops in the fight of March are as follows: "J. w. Graham, Oklahoma City, Rural Route No. l. .'R. P. Lee, McKittrick, Cal.
 John Harrison, care Richard Patter, Del Rio, Tex.
 "C. P. Rico, 174e Bush street, San Fran- cisco, Cal.
 William Current, Flick, Okla, box 42. "Bruce Robert Jacoby, 2016 North Gen. tral avenue, Minneapolis. 'Sdney Sewers, care B. E. Sewers, 357 West One Hundred and Fifteenth street, New York.
 Alfred Franke. so4 Stafford street. Santa Anna, Cal. "James H. Jones, Duluth, Minn.
 "Floy O. Martin, 905 Navajo street, Denver, Colo.
 "Ben D. Hernanway, F't. Wayne, Ind. 70. c. Carlton, Williams, Ariz.
 "Ferdinand Lieber. Maine-on-the- Rhine. Germany.
 Germany.
 East Forty-third street, New York.
 'F G. Fowler. 2S45 South Jennings ave- nue. Tt. Worth, Tex.
 IS. GARCIA CUELLAR"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
Boy PardOned

Jackson, Miss, March 30.-(Speeial.)- The mother of 13-year-old boy who was recently convicted in Lincoln county on the charge of having stolen wagon wheel was up to see Governor Noel this morning. The child had been given a. iail sentence of 60 or 90 days for the theft, but because of his youth the soy- ernor agreed to a conditional pardon, ana the distressed mother returned home happier than she has been since the con viction of her boy She does not blame the officers of the court, admitting that the child is bad but she was convinced he would be worse if forced to serve sentence in company with hardened crim- inals.
 This case is mentioned to call atten- ton once more to the necessity or some provision by the legislature for the care of juvenile offenders It Is one more strong argument in favo rof the estab- lishment of a state reformatory ana tho separatio nof the boys from the men con- xICtS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31

Tower (Warren Detroit), first, 9:1o52; Rouse dancra), second, 10:13.14: Tucker (Cole), third Evans (Warren- DetroiD, fourth.
 Fourth race, 10 miles, open, 500 cubic inches displacement or less, weight 300 class, non -stock-Disbrow (Pope-Hart- ford), first, 7:42,39; Wilcox (NationaD, second, 7:54.21; Merx (NationaD third: Haycroft (Marquette- -Buick), fourth; Burman (BenzJ, not finished
 Fifth event, 20 miles, open for free for all class in the non stock cars Burman (Buickbug), first, 13:11.92: Disbrow Cope -Hartford), second 15:24.52; Merz (NatfonaD, third; Wilcox (NationaD, did not finish.
 Sixth race. 10 miles, free for all handicap, non-stock, class D-Rouse Rouse Lancra), first, 10:1479; Wilson (Cole), second, 10;%; Disbrow Pope- Hartford), thirdi Merz (National), fourth; Haycraft (Marquette- Buick). fifth; Wilcox (NationaD. sixth; Tucket tCole), seventh; Witt (E. M. F), eighth, Eurman (Darracq), did not finish.
 Seventh event, one mile, worlds rec- ord trials. free for all cars with a mini mum speed of 20 miles an hour, flying start-Burman (Blitzen- Benz), 41:25; Wilcox fNationaD, 40:32; Hughes (Mer- cer). 4S:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
Shields Stops Pitching

Memphis, March 30-Native Son Shields, who idled away the 1910 season because of an injured arm, has received several offers, one from a class A club, to re- turn to the national game as garden worker Shields has been noted more for his slugging ability in recent years than for his efficiency as boxman, and may desert the slab for all time. When working in practice sessions with the Turtles the native son continues to mur- der the ball and states that he has fully recovered the strength of his bread earning wing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
JACKSONVILLE RACES

Jacksonville, Fla, March 30-Clear weather and a very much improved track allowed an afternoon of excellent sport at Moncrief park today. It was rumored today that the local meeting would be extended, but this is positively denied by Manager Brown and the plant will positively be closed with the running of Saturdays races.
 The feature of today's card was the fourth race. mile selling handicap. It was won by Frank Purcell, whose price ward, the favorite got away from the post badly and was a distant trailer the entire route.
 First race, two year olds, four fur longs-Tilford Thomas, 115, CFain), ' to l. 5 to 2, to 5, won; Coletta, 109, Da- McDee, QIufnagle), to ?, third. Time 49 2-5. Old Hawk, Terrible Dan, Mabel Virginia, Eastman, Dora NJ. Lutz, Mon sieur, Tubal, Little Dutch. Gagnat, Judge Shook, Clearwater, also ran.
 Second race, six furlongs, purse, for f-ytdl oloS anu OeP ONCit iVf NAY Intyre), to l, to 5, to 3, won; Peep Shot, CFain), 5 to ?, 6 to 5, second; Out post, 107 (Gross), to 5, third. Time, 1:15 2-5 Bonnie Bee, Cuvina, Favorsham, Kempton Park and Nan Kahota ran.
 Third race, 3-year-olds and up, seven ngs-Heine, 1O7 Q<oner), IS to 5, to 5, to 5, won; Canopian, 107 (Mc- Taggart), 12 to l, to l, second; Fore guard, 104 CConnolley), to 1, third. Time 1.2ON2-5. Marcias. Coletta. Joe Rose, Aunt Kate, Mason, Rampant, Ortara and Queen Lead ran.
 Fourth race, mile, purse, for 3-year-olds and up, selling, handicap-Frank Pur- cell, 101 (Gross), F to 1, to i, 5 to ?, won; Colonel Ashmeade, 93 (Byrne), to l, 3 to 5, second Friend Harry, 105 OIufnagle), to B. third. Time. 1:41 1-5. Descomnets, Falcada, Tom Hayward and Dr. Holzberg ran.
 Fifth race, five and half furlongs, purse, 4-year-olds and up--Dantield, l1O (Koerner). IS to 5, to 5, 4 to 5, won; Eye White, 1O4 Hufnagle), to l, to 5, second; U See It, 1O4 (White), to 1, third Time, l :OS 3-5. Sylvestris, Ida D., Malatine, Royal Onyx. Lawrence P. Da- ley, Lady Sybil, Strike Out, Bat Mas terson, King of Yolo and Congo also ran.
 Sixth race, purse, 3-year-olds and up, six furlongs-Maezie, 105 (Koerner). to 10 l to 3, out, won; Fort Worth, 10s Schuttinger), to 1, 8 to 5, second; Pre- mier ,107 Fain), to 5, third. Time, 1.15 Firewcod, Moncrier, Lord Wells, Emily Lee. Definite, Edna Collins, Hel- enc. Mollie S., and Fort Carroll ran
 Seventh race, mile and sixteenth purse, 4-year-olds and up-St. Joseph i'll (GouldD, 15 to 1, 6 to i. to ?. won von Laer, 112 (Byrne). to 1, to 2 second; Effendi. 115 (McTaggart, to D third Time, 48 2-5. Golden Castle Royal Report, Dr. Barkley, Carthage Miss Marjorie, John Patterson, Judge I.assins. Gold Dust and Bob Co, ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
TENNESSEE IN SAD PLIGHT
 FOLLOWING s. I. A. A. ACTION

Knoxville. Tenn, March s0.-The University of Tennessee has been un- dergoing a financial strain for the past few weeks and the question has been pending whether or not the university should continue to have athletics
 At a meeting of the entire student body it was unanimously decided that the university should have athletics and as a consequence nearly $500 has been raised by the student body alone to continue athletics. and with a like amount from the faculty and board of trustees athletics will still flourish.
 The<schedule for the baseball team has not been completed, but among those teams which will face Tennes- see on the diamond are the University of Michigan, Central of Kentucky, vir- ginia Polytechnic institute, Washington and Lee university, Davidson college,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Emory and Henry college and one or two Georgia teams.
 There are about 50 students trying for the team and those who have any cinch on their berths are shortstopS Francis, Brouch, Kennedy Catchers Wilson, Ferris, Harris, Pitchers San ders. Fonde and Murry; first base, Brouch, Reynolds and Johnston, second base. Kennedy and Carrol; third base, Massey, Moxedon and Davis.
 In the field it Is a fight between MoXedon, Adams. Leonhardt, Latham, Davis, Wolfe and Naples.
 As Tennessee has been suspended from the Southern Intercollegiate Ath- letic association she will not play auy of the S. IN A. A. teams. yet a very strong schedule is being made out by Manager Dwight.
 Tennessee was suspended from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic as- sociation for playing a freshm who entered the university on 12 Carnegie units of credit, which is the entrance re- quirement' to the agriculture course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
MAPS WIN FROM
 NEW ORLEANS PELS

New Orleans, March 30.-The Cleveland first team punched four hits in the fourth and three in the sixth inning today, SCOT ing enough to down the locals 5 to 1. La joie, as usual, did the best batting.
 krapp, a spitball pitcher from the Pa cifc coast, held the locals to one hit in five innings. West, from Columbus, of the American association, was able to keep hits well scattered in the latter part, Lindsay's double bringing in New Or leans one run. R.H E. New Orleans ........... 600 900 100-1 4 3 Cleveland .............. GOO 302 00*-5 8 0
 Batteries; Paige, Hess and Kitchens; Krapp, West and Fisher. Umpire, Atz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31

Under the Schedule as just given out by Secretary Joe Patton of the same city, Anniston will get 56 games at home, Gadsden securing the same num- Der, including double headers on July and on Labor Day. Selma gets 54 games at home, Decatur gets 53 and Huntsville gets 52. Selma, Anniston and Gadsden, the three larger cities, have been accorded IS series, with 17 series allotted to the other cities in the league.
 The six towns in the league are about the same size, all having population which will range from 25,000 to 30,000, including adjoining towns and unincor- porated suburbs This comparative equality and the limitations imposed under the constitution are regarded as arguing well for the little league, which will start its first year under the most suspicious conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
AVIATION RACES
 ARE CALLED OFF

Berlin, March 9o-The projected inter- national aviation races from Paris to Berlin, and Brussels and London prob ably will be abandoned owing to the attitude of the Paris Journal, one of the papers contributing, to the prizes, which yielded to the French agitation against flights in Germany. The Ber liner Mittag Zeitung will apply the $25,- GOO which it offered for the event to an- other contest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
OLD CY'S RECORD

Cleveland, Ohio, March 30-Cy Young, who passed his forty-fourth birthday Tuesday, has had a remarkable record.
 In the first 10 years he passed 751 men. In the last 10 years he has passed but 371 batters, showing that he Is getting control with age. He must have more on his ball, too, for in the first 10 years in the majors Cy famed 1132 batters, while he has forced 1524 to whiff in the last 10 years. In pitch ing average his record is not quite so good for the last 10 as the first 10. Here's .Cy's record for his 21 years in the big leagues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
ZEPPELIN'S NEW
 CRAFT LOOKS GOOD

Friedershaven, Germany, March SO-- Count Zeppelins new ajrship made a successful maiden flight today.
 The craft replaced the passenger air ship Deutschland, the highest developed of all the famous aeronauts models which after few thrilling exhibits came to grief among the fir trees of the Teu- toburgian forest on June 2s last.
 The motors and the vertical steering planes of the Deutschland were saved from the wreck and utilized in the con- struction of her successor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
SPORTING NEWS
 AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE

Anniston, March 0.--(special .)-Miller, the big box artist who was here with Ganzel and the Rochester Eastern league HustIers. donned his uniform for the last time in Anniston Wednesday, and Thurs- day evening he left for Sioux City, in which place he has been placed by the Brooklyn club. Miller was the last of the Rochester party to leave.
 The statement that Dietz and Graham have been offered to Albany was an ln- teresting one here. Anniston wanted Dietz and wanted him bad. He was one of the fastest men and surest hitters in practice here, and he would nave looked mighty good as Southeastern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-31
COLUMBUS BEATS
 MONTGOMERY TEAM

Columbus. Ga, March 30.-Columbus won an easy victory from Montgomery today, getting II hits off Thomas and Dugglesby. The visitors made six hits. three of them two-baggers, but never able to get to third. Score: R.H. E. Columbus .............. GOO 2H 0O0-7 Il 0 Montgomery .......... 600 GOO 000-0 4
 Batteries: Torens and Mckenzie and Reynolds: Thomas, Dugglesby and Crib bers. Umpire, Stickney.