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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
PICNIC ENJOYED
 AT SOLDIERS HOME

Mountain Creek, July 5.-(Speeial)-- The day of the Fourth was observed by Camp I'll, United Confederate Vet erans, in raising old Glory" and lis- tening to an address by G. A. Hor- nady which was listened to with marked attention.
 A party of ladies and gentlemen, TO- gether with number of children, en- joyed a picnic at the Soldiers Home
 After a quiet day, the night was ushered in with an electrical storm, followed by very heavy downpour of rain.
 During the progress of the storm John Donovan, a prosperous farmer, living five miles south of here had the misfortune to lose his barn and two fine milch cows as the result of q stroke of lightning.
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RESULT OF SHOOT

The July 4th shooting tournament was a most successful affair." Thirty shoot CTS participated during the day. w. c. Leach of Talladega was the winner. of both the championship match in the morn- ing and the handicap match in the after noon.
 The amateur shoot Ut 100 targets in tke morning attracted good number of contestants and was won by Leach who received a handsome trophy in the way of a silver pitcher. o. l.. Carl was a close second to the winner who was in turn followed by Lucien Brown and Mrs Carl two targets behind.
 The handicap in the afternoon was won by w. r. Leach of Talladega who cap tured the silver vase offered for high average in this race with E. c. Little of Gadsden a close second. Warren Fletcher and Ryding were in third place The prizes donated by the merchants of Birmingham were well scattered out among the shooters.
 Scores were made as follows In the handirap shoot. Hanotcaps 16 to H wards.
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Huntsville, July ial)-Bessemer and Huntsville played the last game of the season here today and the contest ended in a tie. heavy rain came up at the beginning of the seventh inning and within a few minutes the diamond was covered with water Both teams played carelessly. Talladega has bought the Huntsville franchise.
 In the second inning Reidy singled, was advanced on Rolleg's sacrifice and scored on Riggs single. McNeill tallied in the third after getting a single and taking advantage of two costly errors. Rolleg singled In the fourth and scored when Allen swatted the pill for three bags. Bessemer punched hits and made four scores in the fourth inning. Heck hit a hot one through Overton. Ramage sin gled, Walker singled and Wallace got a pass, forcing Heck across. Bell hit for two bags and Ramage. Walker and Wal lace romped home.
 Rolleg tied the score in the sixth in- ming when he hit for three bases and counted when Heck tossed the ball wild at ina third sack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
HOW "JOE RIVERS" WAS NAMED

Prize fighters, as rule, do not enter the bouts under their right names. Often a nickname is applied to the pugilist when he Is breaking into the game and 1t sticks with him. Again when a name is foreign, hard to pronounce or contains a large number of letters, it is reduced. Ball players also come in this class. Ping Bodie, who is a player with the Chicago White Sox, had a name that contained about 90 letters. The sporting writers de- cided that the headlines would be too long and reduced his name to Ping Bodie, which fiji in the captions easily.
 At Nl non on the Fourth Joe Rivers fought with Ad Wolgast for the light
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
SWEDEN WINS THE
 MINIATURE RIFLE
 EVENTS WITH EASE

Stockholm, Sweden, July 5.-The Swedes today captured all three prizes in the miniature rifle shooting competition at the Olympic games. Liet. Carl Berg scored 242 with his 25 shots at 9 meters. He won the gold medal
 Lieutenant Hoist scored 233 and gained the silver medal, and Engineer Erickson made 232 and was awarded the bronze medal An English rlfeman was placed fourth.
 Competitors from seven nations, includ- ing the United States, participated in the trials.
 Sweden also won first prize in the gold Olympic medal in the team competition shoot for miniature rifles with an aggre gate of 925, Great Britains team was sec ond with a score of 917. and the United States obtained third honors with SS1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
SON OF JAMES
 J. HILL RETIRES

New York, July 5.--James N. Hill. son of J. J. Hill, and vice president of tho Northern Pacific railroad. re- tired from the vice presidency today. lie will be succeeded by Col ". P. Clough, who has been identified with tho Northern Pacific as a director, mem- Der of the executive committee and as legal advisor for a number of years. It is understood that Mir IIil1s retire. ment follows his decision to take a long vacation in Europe. It Is denied that the Hill family has any inten- ton to withdraw or in any wise re- duce it's interest in the railway bus iness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
STOCKHOLM IS GETTING READY
 FOR OPENING OF THE OLYMPIAD

Stockholm, July 5,-In the final out of door lawn tennis mons singles today, Winslow of South Africa beat II. A Kit son. also of South Africa.
 This city has set a standard for Olym- pie arrangements. This includes hospital ity which future Olympiads hardly will be able to surpass,y The stadium appoint ments are the most luxurious ever known in Europe.
 Immediately after the football games were finished yesterday worlxmen began to prepare the great field for the other sports This included apparatus for great symnastic displays. pole vaulting plots, jumping trenches and wrestling mats.
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BESSEMER PLAYS HUNTSVILLE CLUB FOLDING DEADLOCK
HUNTSVILLE FRANCHISE IS
 TRANSFERRED TO TALLADEGA

can hold on any longer. Public interest was lost in the fortunes of the team dur ing the latter part of the first half sea- son, when nearly all games were lost on long road trip. It is not believed here that the drawing out of Huntsville will affect the stability of the league with Talladega in. The mileage will be ma terhlly cut down for all other teams The Bessemer team, now here, will lie idle until Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
PATTERSON HAS NOT
 EXPRESSED OPINION

Chicago, July 5.-A dispatch of the Associated Press last night reporting yesterdays interview in Chicago with William J. Bryan, quoted questioner as asking Mir. Bryan What he thought of Colonel Henry Watterson' S prediction that Colonel Roosevelt's party would succeed?"
 Colonel Watterson today sent to the Associated Press this message:
 q have expressed at nc time this opinion ascribed to me by the Asso- ciated Press this morning."
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weight honor of the world. Rivers name Is Jose Yabarra. The name of Joe Riv- ers'' was given to him by a referee
 The first time Rivers fought was at Naul Junction, Cal, Charlie Hughes. the secretary of the Pacific Athletic club. asked Rivers his name. Joe said, Jose YGbarra.' Great Scottr replied the ref cree, T would forget that before could announce 1t. You had better take another name Where do you 1ive?' asked Me- Hugh.
 The fighter declared that he lived near the river, which was close to Maud Juno ton. Well" said the referee, T will introduce you as Joe Rivers"
 That Is the way YabarrH received the name Joe Rivers," and a chance to hold the honors of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06

The ceremonies of opening the athletic section of the ganies will take place to- morrow. When the athletes march past the King, Grown Prince Guastave Adolphe, honorary pesident of the Swed- ish Olympic committed, will deliver an address. The court chaplain will then read the sermon, after which the hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" will be sung by the entire assemblage.
 Today's weather conditions were favor able to the American athletes, nearly all of whom are ashore and training for their particular events. The King of Sweden Is impressed by the rifle work of the American team, and has asked that one cf the American rifles be sent to him for C trial al the targets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Sixteen Innings Here, Too

Washington, July 5.-Washington defeat- ed New York today in 16 inning contest. to 5. Johnson and Warhop hooked up in a pitchers battle, after Fisher and Engel had been pulled from the box, anu pitched desperately until the final round Then Warhop weakened and the winning run was -batted home by Morgan after two were out Daniels had hard luck today Both Engel and Johnson knocked him down with swift inshoots, but he remained in the game until the finish Score:
 R.H .E. New York .... 200 300 900 600 600 0-5 6 1 Washington . 020 0O3 O00 GOO coo Is 1f 5 Batteries: Fisher, Warhop and Sweeney; Engel, Johnson and Williams and Ain smith. Time, 3:O5. Empires, Evans and WesterVelt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
BARONS OUTLAY TURTLES
 EASILY WINNING THIRD GAME
GULLS BATTLE FOR
 SIXTEEN INNINGS

Nashville, July 5.-Nashville won from Mobile in sensational 16-inning game this afternoon by the score of ? 10 l. Bair bested Demaree in the pitching duel and twirled a remark able game. He pulled out of the bad holes at times, but for the greater part of the contest was unhittable.
 The game was marred somewhat by the contentious of the visitors, two of whom. Walsh and ODell, were benched hy. Umpire Breitenstein for disputing decisions.
 Two games were scheduled for the day, but the second was sailed off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Totals 53 lO F4f lS made.

SCOTt Dy IIIHITSS. Mobile .....10O 900 GOO 900 900 O-1 NashvillS.....o1o 900 900 900 900 1-2
 SUMMARY.
 Two Base Hits--O'Dell. James 8, Me- Donald.
 Sacrifice Hits-Perry, Mcdonald. Stolen Bases--Maloney, Starr, O'Dell, Paulett, O'Brien, Young, Perry, Glenn, Bair.
 Bases on Balls-Demaree 4. Bair 4. Struck Out-Demaree 12, Bair g. Time-3:25.
 Umpires--Breitenstei and Carpenter.
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SUMMARY. Two Base Hit-McGilvray. Sacrifice Hits-F erguson, Messenger. El- lam. Stolen Base-Marcan. Double Plays-Ellam to McGilvray. Struck Out-Hardgrove 1, Ferguson 3. Base on Balls-Ferguson l. Wild Pitch-Ferguson 1. Passed Bals-Seabough. Hit by Pitched Ball-Hardgrove (Kerr). Time of Game-1:45. Ufnpires-Hart and Pfenninger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06

Cincinnati, July 5-The national board was today upheld by the national baseball communication when the claim of Player K. J. Pedman for four days salary against Galveston was denied and the ap peal dismissed. The trouble arose over the non-delivery of letter containing his release.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Gadsden Wins Pretty Game

Anniston, July 5.-tSpecial.) )-Gadsden won today's game by punching hits in the first, while quite sensational catches by Dorsey and Bowden prevented SCOT ing off of Chaput. Evans made an al- most impossible one hand catch back of second base. Batson fieded his position in sensational style, having nine assists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Cotton States League
STANDING
Players Claim Dismissed

At Columbus Columbus ,. Yazoo City g.. No others scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
ColIegian Stars

Boston. July 5.-Rivey, the elong- ated recruit pitcher from the Univer- sity of Virginia, held Boston without a score today, while his teammates were piling up 10 runs. Only two Boston men reached second base. Score: R.H.E. Boston ......,. 900 900 00o-- 0 1 Philadelphia 013 020 301--10 IS l
 Batteries: Tyler, White and Raridan; Rixey and Killifer. Time, 2:05. Umpire, EaSon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Kent Pitched Strong Game

New York. July 5.-Mathewson, who was knocked out of the box by Brook lyn yesterday, came back strong today, defeating the Brooklyns 6 to 1. New York drove Barger off the slab in less than one inning. Kent, who relieved him, pitched a strong game. Score;
 R.H p. Brooklyn ....... 900 010 000-1 6 1 New York ...... 320 900 010--6 9 ] Batteries: Barger, Kent and Miller; Mathewson and Meyers. Time, :25. Um- pires, Brennan and Emslie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06

Huntsville July 5.-(speeial)-The Huntsville Baseball association surren- dered its franchise in the Southeastern league today and Manager Riggs will transfer the team to Talladega He will take the entire team with him Monday to open with a series with the Selma team.
 The Huntsville packers of the game have lost heavily since the very first of the sea- son and the directors do not sec how they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
DOUBLE IN THE FOURTH PUSHES THREE RUNS ACROSS. HUNTSVILLE TEAM WILL PLAY IN TALLADEGA
SOUTHEASTERN STANDING
Results Yesterday

Bessemer 4, Huntsville 4 G innings). Gadsden 1, Anniston o. Rome-Selma, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06

SUMMAR1. Two Base Hit--Bell. Three Base Hits--Riggs, Rolleg. Sacrifice Hlt-Rolleg. Stolen Base--Overton. Double Plays-Allen to Rolleg, Pierre to Ramage. Bases on Balls-Cochran 1, Names l. Struck Out-Cochran 3. Time of Game-45 minutes. Umpire--Lauzon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06

the Misses Peggy, Chris, Cecil, May and Edith. Miss May Leitch and Miss Cecil are scratch players. Miss Edith plays with handicap of two and Miss Chris was fifteen last year and Miss Peggy twenty-five In 1911.
 All of the girls took part in the tour nament for women this year in Eng land, and there were many who thought that Miss May or Miss Cecil might win the championship. Both hung on bravely, but neither was quite success full.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
SHINE IS HAPPY

Las Vegas, N M.. July 5.-Not scathed by his fight with Jim Flynn yesterday and with a check from Jack Curley for $31,- GOO in his pocket. Jack John son is on his way back to Chi- cago to face his trial. Flynn is at Montezumma camp nursing his wounds. Johnson did not say what his future plans would be but left the impression he would accept the offer to go to Aus tralta to fight Sam Langford If prevailed on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
White Sox Coming Strong

Chicago, July 5-Chicago hit Works free ly today and won from Detroit, I to g. Harry Lord. third baseman for Chicago, was overcome by heat and retired in the third in favor of Zeider, whose suspen- sion Manager Callahan lifted today. Score: R.H.E. Chicago ....,............. 10f 020 00---7 12 5 Detroit ................... O01 100 O0l-3 l
 Batteries: Walsh and Kuhn; Works and Stanage and Onslow. Time, 1850. um- pires, Connolly and Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
International League

At Newark: Newark 8. Baltimore 9. At Buffalo: Buffalo B. Toronto 1. At Jersey City: Jersey City 4. Provi- dence 5.
 At Rochester: er-Montreal-rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Lavender Is Too Strong

St, Louis. July 5.-Lavender's. steady pitching together with timely hitting by his teammates gave Chicago this afternoons game with St. Louis. to O. Score: R.H E. Chicago ......... o02 020 000--4 0 St. Louis ........ 900 900 O00--0 , l
 Batteries: Lavender and Archer; Har- mon and Bresnahan and Bliss. Time, 55. Empires, Rigler and Finneran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
FARDGROVE BETTER THAN FER GUSON AND BARONS FIELD FINELY-TURTLE CRUMBLE IN EIGHTH-SCoRE 4 TO 0
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday

Birmingham 4, Memphis 0. Nashville 2, Mobile l d6 innings). Chattanooga-New Orleans, rain. Atlanta Montgomery, rain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Double Header Divided

Philadelphia, July 5.-Philadelphia and Boston split even In a double header here this afternoon. Philadelphia won the first game to ?, E. Collins scoring the deciding run on his double and Mclnnis' single. Boston landed the second contest, } to 8, through Morgan's wildness In the last two inningsf Score of first game:
 rr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
DOBBs FEUD OVER

Atlanta. July 5.-(Special)- The Dobbs- -McElveen feud is over. Tonight the two men agreed to bury the hatchet and when the case is called In re- corder's court against the four Montgomery players Saturday morning, McElveen will not ap- pear to prosecute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Games Today

Memphis at Birmingham. Mobile at Nashville.
 New Orleans at Chattanooga. Montgomery at Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Mss CHRIS LEITcH 2

Whenever the Leitch sisters, of Eng land, desire to play a golf foursome they can make a match among them selves, but they do not need to make foursomes that are confined to the fam fly. There are no young men who can girls to play when they are singled out for the favor.
 There are five girls in the family,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06
Games Today

Bessemer in Huntsville. Gadsden in Anniston. Selma in Rome.
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Marty O'Toole Right

Pittsburg, July 5.-Pittsburg had lit- tie trouble winning from Cincinnati today. Score: R.H E.
 Pittsburg ....... 030 POO 11*--7 IA 0 Cincinnati ...... 001 900 102-4 8 2 Batteries: OToole and Simon 1,
 Humphries and Mclean. Time, 1:50. Um- pires, Klem and Bush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-06

Two Base -Bowden, Brown. Sacrifice Hits-Reagan, Williams, Wins ton, Brown.
 Double Play-McDuff to Fisher. Base on Balls-Chaput 2. Hit by Pitcher-Reagan. Struck Out-Chaput 1, Batson 8. Wild Pitch-Batson. Umpire-Chestnut Time of Camel :55.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-22
1.-THE BARRIER.

Alaska, the new Ell Dorado, is the
scene chosen by Rex Beach for his
great drama, "The Barrier" which
comes here on Wednesday, March 81,
for one performance only.
This stage success is not, however,
the popular conception of Alaska, a
place of eternal snow, but the beautiful
Northand in summer, where the day
never ends, and everything suggests
the warmth of springtime in this home
of the midnight sun.
It would be idle here to rehearse the
story of "The Barrier" It has been
read and reread until it is househol
tale. Suffice it to say that in the play,
every essential detail of the novel has
been preserved and in all its beauty Of
heart interest, all its virility and its
faithfullness to the region of the far
North, it remains a monument.
The book has had an enormous sale
and the story in play form held the
metropolitan audience Of New York
for one entire season.
"The Barrier" will appear at the
Grand opera house on Wednesday
March 81.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-22
FOLEY GETS into
WEST SOCIETY
NORTH DAKOTA POET rs FIND.
ING TIME WE'LL OCCUPIED
IN CALIFORNIA.

The following notice, clipped from
the Los Angeles Daily American by
Devils Lake resident who is spending
the winter there shows the manner in
which the state poeS Of North Dakota
is being received.
Mr.. Foley finds his services are in
much demand on the coast and his
pleasure visit is proving to be busy
one. The following is the comment:
James W. Foley, the poet and humor-
ist, here from North Dakota, will ap-
pear before the Friday Morning club
the second Friday in April. He will
give readings from his poems, showing
the variety of expressions in child life,
western life, and more serious work Of
more ambitious nature. Mr.. and Mrs.
Foley are domiciled at the Hotel West
onia for the season and their many
friends here are endeavoring to per-
suade them to make Los Angeles their
permanent home.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-22

The Illinois people who have bought
the John Wolf farm have arrived with
a full equipment Of stock and machin-
cry to run the big farm. Among Other
things they have herd Of thorough
bred Holsteins and Is horsepower
Avery traction engine and blowing out
fit which speaks well for their up to
date farming methods. The neighbor-
hood will certainly miss Mr.. Wolf, who
has built up one of the most thorough
ly equipped farms in Ramsey county.
Mr.. Wolfe has bought valuable Pre-
erty in Devils Lake, where he will
make his future home.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-22
MAN INJURED IN
TRAIN ACCIDENT
ATTEMPTED TO JUMP FROM SIDE
DOOR PULLMAN AND BROKE
HIS KNEE CAP.

Carl Wilhelm Nelson, who gave his
address as Madison County, Montana.
was seriously injured a mile east OF
this city last night, when he attempted
to jump from the side door Of box
car as the train slowed down for a
switch.
The man was using this method Of
getting his transportation from Grand
Forks to Cando, where he intended to
work, and knowing that the Great Nor
thern railway company employed a
"cop' here he thought it best to jump
from the train as it slowed down rather
than take chances Of coming into the
yards on the train.
He leaped to the ground and the mo-
mentum of the train threw him violent
ly against the hard ground in such a
manner as to break his knee cap. He
was taken to the Mercy hospital where
the county physician is taking care of
him.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-22
ELK GATHERING TO
Be A BIC EVENT
DEVILS LAKE MEMBERS OF Or
DER TAKING DEEP INTEREST
IN FESTIVAL.

Official announcement of the Elks'
annual convention in Portland, Ore,
July 8 to 10, has been received by the
antlered herd in North Dakota.
Committees from the lodges of the
state are working on proposition for
a special train to the convention and
til railroad companies are expected to
be heard from almost any day.
The state will be largely represented
at this joyous gathering, it is expected,
whether the trip is made by special
train or only in special cars from the
larger cities Of the state.
Portland has provided lavishly for
the entertainment of visiting Elks and
members of their families. Every fea-
turc will be free.
Although Portland anticipates the
presence of at least $4,000 visiting
brothers in the week Of celebration,
the members of No. l42 have prepared
amply for fully that number.
The Mulnomah hotel which was Just
recently opened, has been selected as
grand lodge headquarters. Meetings Of
the grand lodge will be held in the.
Oregon national guard armory.
On Sunday, July I, the day preced-
ing the formal opening of the conven-
ton, Portland pastors Of all denomi-
nations will deliver sermons touching
upon the subject of Elkdom.
Monday, July 8, will be devoted to
informal entertainment and the grand
lodge reception at night. An electrical
parade will be featured on the night of
i July 9. A big seafood dinner and all
day entertainment at "The Oakes,"
the Coney Island of the Pacific coast,
will take up the time of the visitors
the next day.
The big parade will take place on
Thursday OF convention week. For
this parade a greater aggregate sum
than ever has been offered at a prev
ious convention will be distributed in
prizes.
A river trip is planned for the next
day, Friday, July 70. Trips to the
beach resorts near Portland are ar
ranged for the closing day of the con-
vention.
The pamphlets sent out to the Elks
of the country, announcing the big
gathering, are p1easingly arranged and
mighty attractive in contents and COW
er design.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-22
Roosevelt's western Tour.

Washington, March 2o.-Theodore
Roosevelt's trip to the middle west
next week promises to develop into a
more comprehensive speaking tour than
either he or his managers contemplat-
ed. Since the announcement was made
that he would speak at Chicago, st
Paul or Minneapolis and at st. Louis,
the national Roosevelt headquarters
have received scores of kilograms from
cities along the way and from o'ltl. ing
portions of the middle west asking to
be put on the schedule Of the tour.
Senator Dixon was 1T work today
upon the itinerary for Roosevelt. The
Colonel's wishes will probably deter
mine the points where speeches will be
made, but the campaign managers here
say he may have to make many short
speeches at stations along the way
and additional speeches in cities where
his main addresses will be given.