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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Good health is my only ailment," says
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas. Il work
like a harvest hand and / have an appe-
title like a prize fighter. / need plenty of
air when l am at work and that's the
reason l am always found in my shirt
sleeves when in my office.
Il have been admonished frequently that
am violating the rules of good society
Now, ] don't give a cuss" for the rules
Of good society when they are the rules
OF fools and contrary 10 common sense.
Would you get any good work out of
draft horse II you kept a blanket on him
on a hot day? Not much, you bet. Well
I'm a draft horse: ! always work in my
shirt sleeves"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Colonel Dandy can now have a
iaisy time keeping silent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

The Cement show should offer a
concrete illustration on that subject.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Some men hates work so bad" said
Uncle Eben. dat dey would kick on de
responsibility of keepin' an elght-day clock
wound up."-Weshington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

The minister was shaking hands with a
a new member of his congregation. a girl
fresh from Sweden. and said, cordially;
II would like to know your address so 7
can call on you"
oh" said the girl. innocently, "I hat
a man. Success Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Olive-Oh pshaw! i've made blot on the
letter I'm writing TO George.
Niolet--Never mind. dear Just draw a
ring around IL and hen think It's a kiss
Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

do they pay high salaries where you
wOrl12"
well, the cashiers office Is on the sew
enteenth floor."-New York Telegraph.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Briggs II was reading this morning that
John Ruskin had slab of chalcedony on
his desk on which was cut the word
To-day
Griggs: ] spose he put Il in his pocket
whenever Mrs Ruslln gave him letter
to mail Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Gazing at a collection OF serpents at the
zoo, the rural visitor observed: My
gracious Those snakes must multiply rap
Idly +.f.-
With a twinkle in his eve. the keeper re-
piled: Some kinds do, but these phTtiou-
lar ones are adders. Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Republican members are beginning to
have forcible reminders OF the fact that
on and after March they viii be in
pitiful and helpless minority. About 500
employees on the house side of the capitol
are likewise being reminded that their
days are numbered and that they will
have to hike back to the homes they de-
serted sixteen years ago TO come to Wash
ington and fatten themselves on the sine
cures at the disposal of the republicans.
Representative Henry Clayton Of Ala
bama is responsible for the daily apparition
which appears before the house.
Mr.. Speaker" said Clayton a day or
two ago. II have a protege here from Ala
bama who is going to get a slice OF demo-
cratic patronage. I want him to get his
experience during the remainder OF this
session. so that he will be in fine fettle
when we shove you republicans over to
the minority side"
Uncle Joe" Cannon is nothing IL not a
good sport.
Put your man TO work, acquiesced the
speaker.
Thereupon the Alabamian assembled to the
reading clerks desk. displaced the faith
full old republican who had done service
for years and proceeded TO try out his
voice. He now makes It a daily perform
ance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

Senator Cummins Is a prodigious work
or, says the Brooklyn Eagle correspondent.
His industry amazes and discourages his
colleagues. He takes part in the debates
freely and is usually able to present a
novel individual view on most every topic
he discusses. Every word OF his prepared
speech which he had been delivering on
the Lorimer case for the past two days
was written by hand. Senator Depew hap
pened to glance at the Cummins manu-
script and was Rstounded at learning that
It was In Mr.. Cummins own handwriting.
The members OF the Union League Club
of Brooklyn will appreciate the sacrifice
which Senator Cummins is making in prom
Using to address them on February IL, at
the Lincoln Day dinner The Iowa senator
is a tremendous favorite as a public
speaker. and has no end OF demands upon
his time. In this respect he is. II any
thing, more popular than Beveridge. With
It all Senator Cummins finds time to meet
his friends at dinners and other friendly
gatherings, and is one Of the best mixers
in congress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-03

During the trial Of the great trust cases
in the supreme court, the inadequate seat
ing accommodations Of that historic place
were emphasized each day. The place re-
served for members OF the bar was packed
and the two rows of seats for lay visitors
could have been filled fifty times over Yet
It is doubtful II the court will move into
larger quarters.
There Is a charm and an air Of dignity
almost sacred about the supreme court
which make suggestions of changes seem
almost like dissertation 1t is the quaint
est chamber in Washington. When the
capitol was first built the senate met here
There is an old-fashioned little gallery
above the judges which no one is permitted
TO enter. II would be an affront TO the
judges to fill II with the idle. and
besides, the noise would disturb the
solemnity of the room. The lighting ar
rangements are not of the best and there
is a sort of dim religious gloom which
somehow adds to the impressveness of IL
all.
Many senators and representatives delight
to drop into the court room to watch the
procedure and study the faces OF the great
jurists and listen to the oratory of the
country's greatest lawyers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
RECORDS MADE BY
 BALL PLAYERS
Phones GOT.

New York, January 9.-Miller Huggins, second baseman of the St. Louis club re- ceived more bases on balls last season than any other player in the National league. The official records compiled by Secretary John A. Heydler show that Huggins drew 116 passes in 151 games, while Johnny Evers of Chicago, who played in IF contests. was given 10s bases on balls and probably was the hardest man in the league to pitch to.
 The player who struck out oftenest last season was John Hummel of Brooklyn. He famed S1 times. Lobert of Cincinnati. who is to be with Philadelphia this year, was charged with only nine strike-outs in 90 games. Magee, the leading batsman in the National. famed 36 times.
 Huggins was St. Louis best pass col lector; Evers, Chicago; Bridwell. New York; Bescher, Cincinnati; Magee, Phila- delphia Byrne, Pittsburg; T. Smith, Brooklyn; Sweeney, Boston
 In strike-outs Ellis led St. Louis; De- wore led New York; Schulte, Chicago; Bescher, Cincinnati; Doolan, Philadelphia; ; Wilson, Pittsburg; Hummel. Brooklyn, and Beck Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
A Man With An EXtraOr-
 dinary Accomplishment

will you have your shave right .Aarded or left ft-handed? Well it doesn't
 nattar which to Ed H. Roth. He can
 naturally steaa the beard off your face
 vfth either his right or his left hand, he doesn't care which, and you can .,,tle while he does 1t. It may not .cund very hard to do--just telling about being able to shave man with ~ather hand; but several times past nnasters at the barbering business have considered calling Roth's challenge, Issued to all corners, but just consid- srine" is all the far they ever got. When they saw him In action they 1ust handed 1t to him as being the smoothest in the business, and went hack to the old style way of first on one side, and then on the other. Come to think about 1t. did you ever see an ambidextrous barber, yourself? If you never did, you want to see Roth do the stunt. Roth got his training as a barber at the Palmer house, Chi oaEo, considered the best training shop in the country. and for. twenty years he has been improving at the trade, every day. For several years. he has besn manager of the barber shop in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
TO ENFORCE RULE
 AGAINST DRINKING
Policemen Found Drinking While on Duty Are to Be Dismissed
 From the Service

The following communication from Scudder Ryall, secretary of the police commission. was received by Chief Bodeker yesterday afternoon: MT. George H. Bodeker. Chief of Po-
 lice:
 Dear Sir-At the last meeting of the police commission the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
 Be 1t resolved by the police com mission of the city of Birmingham that any member of the police department reported for drinking intoxicating liquors while on duty. whether under the influence of the same or not, shall be dismissed from the service of the police department Yours very truly,
 "SCUDDER RYALLA"
 On the letter Chief Bodeker has written: T hope you will observe the above and save me the unpleasant duty of having any of you before the com mission on the above charge. Bodeker, Chief"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
WRIGHT TALKS OF
 AIRSHIP SPEED

New York, January 9.-(Special.)- "It is possible for an aeroplane to fly swifter than any vehicle that has ever been built. At every moment Its capa- bility of speed is far beyond the daring of any human being."
 The foregoing statement was made by Wilbur Wright during his recent visit to this city. In an interview, which is just now printed here, the famous bird man forgot for the mo- ment his pet axiom, Parrots are good takers but poor fliers," and delivered himself of several remarkable state ments.
 Tt Is perfectly feasible to build an aeroplane which will fly 100 200 or even 300 miles an hour" said MT Wright.
 Possibly an aeroplane might attain even greater speed. The machine can be built which would stand up under the terrific strain for limited time. The motors can be built which will drive the screw. In our propellers I be- lieve we have the screw that can pro- duce an enormous speed. It is wonder fully economical in transforming power into propulsive force. But I do not think that human daring is equal to travel with such fearful rapidity. Go- ing at the rate of 300 miles an hour a man who could stand the strain would make the trip between New York and Chicago in less than three hours"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
TEN TEAMS START IN
 SIX-DAY BICYCLE RAGE

Buffalo, N. Y, January 9.-Ten teams, including some of the best known pro- fesslonal riders, got away in a six-day bicycle race in this city at o'clock this afternoon. The contestants all of whom were ready for record speed on the new saucer track at the Broadway arsenal are:
 Kangaroo team, Jackie Clarke, Aus tralia; Ernie Pye, Australia.
 Southern team, Bobby Walthour, Att lanta; Gordon Walker, Australia.
 Sutralan team, Paddy Hehir, Australia i; Ali Goulette, France.
 Messenger boy team, George Wiley, Syracuse: Worth Mitten, Davenport.
 Jersey team, Percy Lawrence, San Francisco, Floyd Krebs, Newark, N. J.
 Norman team, Gust Crebbs, Chicago; Lloyd Thomas, San Francisco.
 Boston team, Willie Fenn, Providence; Peter Drobach, Boston.
 New York team, Freddy Hill, Boston; Joe Fogler, Brooklyn.
 Frisco team, Frank Calvin, New York Freddy West, San Francisco.
 Swedish team, 1ver Lawson, Buffalo; Eddie Root, Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
COMPLAINS OF CITY
 FURNACE SLAG PILE Property Owner Wants Ob-
 struction Removed
PRAYS FOR INJUNCTION
Mrs. Mary Mclaughlin Claims in Peti- ton Filed in Chancery That Second and Third Ayenues Are High
 ways Dedicated to Public

Mrs. Mary Mclaughlin. through her at torneys, Tomlinson and Mccullough, yes terday filled a bill in chancery asking for an injunction against the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company to require the corporation to open up Second and Third avenues, which are now blocked by an obstruction in the nature of a slag pile which, 1t is alleged, the company has placed at that point.
 It is claimed in the petition for the in junction that the complainant is seized and possessed of a certain piece of real estate which includes six blocks of land, occupied by the said Sheffield Steel and Iron company, as follows:
 One block bounded on the south by First avenue, on the west by Thirty-second street, on the north by Second avenue, on the east by Thirty-third street; one block bounded on the south by Second avenue, on the west by Thirty-second street. on the north by Third avenue, on the east by Thirty-third street; one block bounded on the south by First avenue on the west by Thirty-third street, on the north by Second avenue. on the east by 1I1rty-IOurtn street, one DOCK DOunueu or the south by Second avenue, on the west by Thirty-third street, on the north by Third avenue, on the east by Thirty fourth street, and one block bounded on the south by Third avenue, on the west by Thirty-fourth street, on the north by Fourth avenue, and on the east by Thir- ty-flfth street.
 It is claimed by the petitioner that she is forced to make circuitous route from her property east of Thirty third street to reach the business center of the city because of the said obstruction, and 1t is asked in the petition that the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company be enjoined, in a process issue, from continuing and maintaining Instructions of said portions of said Second and Third avenues.
 The petition is based on the claim that, according to the map of the Elyton Land company Second and Third avenues, ex- tending from the western limits of the city of Birmingham easterly in direct line and past the property of the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company, are public dedicated to the public by a grant prior to the year 1886.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
GARRY HERMANN
 WILL PAY VISIT

Chattanooga, January 9.-(Special.)- Chattanooga and Tennessee Elkdom Is impatiently awaiting the arrival of Garry Hermann, grand exalted ruler, who will arrive here Tuesday after noon for a two days stay with local members of the B. P. o. E. and the officials of the Chattanooga Southern league baseball club.
 MT. Hermann will be met at the union station on his arrival by 100 prominent Elks, many of whom are from other cities in the state. He will be driven to the Elks' home in an auto and during the latter part of the after noon there will be an informal re- ception for him at the home for mem bers of the lodge.
 In the evening at the Hotel Patten there will be a banquet. On Wednes- day MT. Hermann will be the guest of the local baseball club. .t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
GOOD EXHIBITION
 BY HACKlNSCHAIDT
FELLOW, THOUGH FIRST FALL REQUIRED IA MINUTEs-CUTRER AND COBURN IN PRELIMINARY

George Hackenschmidt, known as the "Rusisan Lion.' threw Pat Conley of New York two straight falls at the Jef- ferson theatre last night the first fall be- ing in IA minutes and the second in three. The first fall came after hard tusselling, Hackenschmidt using hammer lock and half Nelson. The second fall came with lightning swiftness, Conley going down under a neck lock and arm bar.
 The match between Hackenschmidt and Conley was more of an exhibition on the part of the Russian Lion'' than a bout. At no time was the big fellow on the de- fensive, and Conley was only fighting to ward off the inevitable. Hackenschmidt took his time in the first bout, and al- lowed Conley to work out of several tight places. At one time Hackenschmidt had a half Nelson and crotch, but Conley came out of 1t by a backward spring. Hackenschmidt attempted repeatedly to throw Conley over his head, who. by the way, is no infant, but was unable to land.
 By far the prettier match was the pre- liminary when Tom Coburn of Syracuse. N. Y, undertook to put J. K. Cutrer's shoulders to the mat in 20 minutes and failed The bout was a pretty one and aroused the enthusiasm of the spectators to the highest pitch.
 Cutrer was simply too strong and scien- tific for Coburn to handle. Cutrer repeat edly broke holds that looked like 1t was all over, but the music. Cutrer was as slippery as an eel and as springy as whalebone He had everything his way in spite of the fact that Coburn is some classy wrestler himself
 As a result of the failure of Coburn to throw Cutrer last night. the two have agreed to wrestle to a finish tomorrow night. The forfeit was posted last night and the match will probably be held in the Orpheum theatre.
 pretty bit of wrestling was shown by Hackenschmidt when he threw Conley the second time. Hackenschmidt picked up the big New oYrk, spun him around like a top, and then calmly put his shoul- ders to the mat while he was too dizzy to resist.
 Referees R. M. Taylor and J. P. Moore officiated and gave general satisfaction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Relieve Mckinxie Elected

Montgomery. January s.-(Special)-Ac- cording to Col. c. R. Bricken. commander of the Second Alabama regiment, Capt. K. B. Mckenzie of Eufaula has been elected one of the majors of the regiment to succeed the late Maj. p. F. Baber of Montgomery. Colonel Bricken announces that indications are that Cap tain Mckenzie has received 16 votes; Capt. E. H. Jackson, Montgomery, 15 votes and Capt. Mel Smith, Birmingham. two votes. Captain Smiths votes were cast at the last moment, by his request, in favor of Captain Jackson. The two votes which he received were given by the Tusca- loosa company, the entire Birmingham company. of which Captain Smith Is the commander, voting solid for the Mont gomery applicant. Official returns will be counted some time this week. They are not expected, however, to change the com plexion of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
TOMMIE THOMPSON IS
 WINNER OF BABY RAGE

Jacksonville, Fla, January 9.-Summer- like weather and a well balanced card drew large attendance to Moncrief to- day.
 Tomrnie Thompson. by Peep o'Day El- langowan. won the 2-year-old race, first on the programme. from a large field, by head from Silas Grump, the favor ite, who in turn beat Efficiency two lengths for the place.
 Form players fared well, four favor ties and two well played third choices ac- counting for the card. Summarizes:
 First race. maiden. 2-year-olds, s4oo purse one-fourth mile straightaway: Tommie Thompson, 1l5 (ButwelD, to 1, to 1, ' to g. won; silas Grump, 115 (Goose), 3 to l.. even, to 2. second; sEf- ficiency, 112 (Adams), 6 to 1. 3 to 1, to 2. third. Time, :22 4-5. Lord Leighton, Naught Rose, *Eclaiber, Lillian E, Little Marian, Lucky Wish, Mary Lee John- son, Charlie O'Brien, Frances Dean, Kit ty K, Star Jasmine, Moralight, Monsieur ran. ~-Coupled.
 Second race, selling. s4O0. s-year-olds, five and half furlongs: Spinn, no (Mc- Cahey), Il to 10, 1 to 2. to 4, won Emma Stuart, no (Goose), 15 to 1, to 1, to l, second; Song of Rocks, 1o4 (White), 60 to l, 20 to 1. 8 to 1, third. Time, 1:o9 Is Busy Miss. Royal Lodge. Ruby Knight Myrtle Marion. ie Lydia Lee, Gavotte. Waltz. Bliss Triumph ran.
 Third race, selling. 500, 4-year-olds and up. mile and 70 yards: Heart Pang. 10. (Gross) to 1, Ito 10 l to 4. won; Louis Refill. lss qiopkins). F to 1. to l. 8 to g. second Rio Grande III (Goose). to ?. $ to 5. to 5, third. Time, 1.47. Lady Esther, Sigo, County Clark, Billy Pull man. Woolspun ran. sss.s..
 Fourth race, selling handicap, se000, for 3-year-clds and up, one mile: Rag,nan 10S Goftus), Il to 10, 1 to 2, out, won Friend Harry, 116 (Musgrave), to 2 even, to 5. second; Console, 112 (Goose) ' to 2, g to 10 1 to B. third. Time, 1:4l Dr. Holzbery. Font also arm.
 Fifth race, 3400. 4-year-olds and up mile and 70'yards Critic, III CDavis), tc 1, to 1. even, won; Brevite, 109 (Bauer) 3 to 1, 3 to- ?, to D. second; Canopian Ill (Peak). s to 1. to 5, to B. third Time. AT 2-5. Altonby, Fabersham, Mys tifer. Peep Over ran.
 Sixth race. selling, $400 3-year-olds ant up, mile and sixteenth: Third Rail- 1O (BulwelD, 8 to 5. to 5, to 3. won Ed Neck. 100 (Ross). 10 to 1. to l, to 5 second; Fafcada, 1os (McCahey), to l 9 to 10. l to ?. third Time, 1:H S-5 Rebel Queen, Judge Walton, Rake, Ros enburg 1T, Limpet, Hibernica. Ameri cancer ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Horsemen Meet at Buffalo

Buffalo, January 9.-Preliminary to the annual meeting tomorrow of the stew ards of the grand circuit an informal con- vention of representative horsemep was held in this city today. About hundred owners, track officials, trainers, breeders and drivers who had responded to an in vitation of P. H. Devereux of Cleveland, president of the grand circuit, discussed numerous phases of harness racing. The advisabillty of returning to the plan of having a presiding judge for each asso- ciation which obtained prior to the incor- poration of the circuit in 1907. instead of one judge fo rthe entire circuit. was one of the questions scheduled for considera- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
JacIssonville Entrie.

Jacksonville. Fla, January s.-Entries for Tuesday: ,4S,
 First race. selling, 3-year-olds. i've fur longs-Dell, 9s; Ben Lomond, IF; Sam Matthews, Scrimmage. JOS; Goldwick, 1O9 Massive Lavender Lad. no: Premier Ill 1; Pharaoh. Grenada. sFort Carroll. HI.
 Second race, selling. l-year-olds and up, six furlongs-'Elizabeth O.. 96 ssAmanda Lee, 30; :Pedigrew. "Night Miss, 1O4; sJohn A. French Girl. Tennessee Boy. sStar Blue. 108; Husky. TOT; Manheimer. 109; Casque, Mapleton. Smoker. 112: Begone. 112.
 Third race. purse. S-year-olds and up. one and one-sixteenth miles-(a) Alrian, 112; (a) Bob R, 113; Idleweiss. 95; My Gal. sS; Carlton G, 1o3; Hoffman. 1o7; Leam- ence, 1O7.
 Fourth race. handicap, 3-year-olds and up, Ax furlongs-Cherry Valley. 90 Rye Straw. 97: Mexicana. 105: King Cobalt. Donau, Guy Fisher, 114; Bosom. 1i2.
 Fifth race. selling, 4-year-olds and up, six and a half furlongs--'Aunt Kate, 101; .>MonamL 10s Stemfford. 104; Nanetts. 1O5; Shapdale. 107; Joe Gailtens, 11Q;. Havrel t12 Huck, 113
 sixth race. selling. 4-year-olds and up one and ones ixteenth miles-sF Flashing s4: ssRose Hamilton. sThe Monk. ss; Star over, 1oa; Merman. 1o6; sDescomnets. 10i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Lynch Announces Contracts

New York, January 9.-President Lynch of the National league an nounced tonight the following contracts and releases:
 Contracts: With Brooklyn. F. M. Me Elveen.
 With Cincinnati, George F. sulli- van.
 With Philadelphia, Fred w. Luderus. William M. Baxter.
 Releases: B, Brooklyn to Atlanta '(Southern ieague), George c. Rable.
 By Chicago to Louisville tAmerican Association). Arthur Sewell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
,,.,-.. A,r,ve .t nremphi.

Memphis. January s.-(Special.) )- More than TO trotters and pacers em- bracinr the stables of Lon Mcdonald trono Indianapolis, James Dickerson rrom New York. and Trainer Gholson from middle Tennessee, arrived at the Billings trotting track here yesterday and today, seeking warmer winter quarters caused by the recent cold snap north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10

Camel, Mazonia, 1O8; Edwin L., 109 Aron- dack, 110.
 (a)-Beverwick stable entry. *-Denotes three pounds allowance. ''-Denotes five pounds allowance. Weather clear; track good.