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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
CINCINNATI OFFERS TO SELL ALMEIDA; TROUGH REPORTS IN EXCELLENT HUMOR;
 FRANK ANGLING FOR CATCHER DILGER
HERMAN, HOWEVER, WANTS A MINT OF MONEY FOR HARD HITTING CUBAN AND WOOD WARD WILL MAKE COUNTER PROPOSITION - OTHER NEWS IN BARON CAMP

Almelda has been offered to Birming- ham.
 Trough has reported in an excellent humor
 Dilger will probably be loaned to New Orleans.
 Almeida is the Cuban lnfielder who last season with Cincinnati hit the ball at a 300 clip.
 But 1t is improbable that he will come to Birmingham. Mir Woodward states that he is willing to go deep for a good man but not deeper"
 Cincinnati wants him to go deeper and then some.
 Pitcher Trough reached the park dur ing the game. After catching sight of him the Pelicans went to pieces.
 Trough is in a good humor. He did not really intend to pose as "holdout." He will sign his contract today, 1t is probable, and as he is in condition to work, will probably be sent to the hill Monday.
 Owner Woodward remembers the kind ness of C. Frank and is willing to re- ciprocate.
 If the willy Pelican leader needs Dilger Mr Woodward will. lend New Orleans the catcher.
 The chances are that Frank will need him. Haight is suffering with a crippled ankle and Lafittes throwing arm is all to the bad
 Nothing definite has been accomplished. Dlger might go away with the Pels, or Frank might wire for him..
 s*
 Last season as is known Frank rushed nobly to the assistance of the Barons. He made Woodward pay for the players he sent, but Woodward was willing to pay.
 Without Maxwell and Foxen, Birming- ham would have finished last season in the second division. There is no one so foolish as to deny that.
 Now. Frank is in need of a catcher and Birmingham has three. If he wants Dilger MT. Woodward will lend.
 Nothing was said yesterday in reference to Pitcher Bagby. In reference to Al meida Cincinnati attempted "holdup''. A counter proposition will be made. At the present figure the Cuban will not be bought.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
BILLY PAPKE PUT
 POLICEMAN DOWN

New York. May 3.-Billy Papke, former middleweisht champion, practically knocked out Billy Leich, former New York policeman. in the second round of what was scheduled to be a 10 round bout at the National Sporting club here last night It was Leitchs first fight as a pro- fessicnal.
 Both men weighed in at 163A pounds The moment the men squared off Papke rushed Leitch to his own corner and drove hard right swing to the head. Leitch fell to one knee. He got up. but Papke was all over him, and shortly before the bell rang again fioored the former poIice- man with a right swing. Leitch was groggy when the second round started, and after he had been knocked down four times his seconds threw up the sponge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Total of B Runs Scored

Philadelphia. May 3,--In the biggest scoring game in the history of Shibe park, Philadelphia defeated New York today, IS to 15. Thinking he had the game safe, Manager Mack sent Sal mon, a young southpaw, in to pitch the ninth inning.
 salmon was wild and ineffective. and Russell, who was sent to the rescue, was no improvement. After 10 rounds had been scored off these pitchers in this inning Plank went to the rubber and the game ended when Simmons was doubled up trying to steal second as Cree famed. Score: R H E. New York ..... 900 050 % 10-15 15 6 Philadelphia ....731 030 22 *-1s IS 1 Batteries: Caldwell, Shears and Street. Williams, Fisher; Brown, Krause, Sal mon. Russell, Plank and Egan. Time 2:30 Empires Westervelt and O'Lough-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
The Models Take Second

Gadsden, May s-(Special.) )-The Models took the second game of the series by hitting Kane and Priest at opportune times. The game was fast and cleanly played and was marked by brilliant field- ing by both teams Sam Nelson was hit hard in tho first round and the Steel makers scored three runs. After that he frightened up and held Siegers men, al- though he got in several bad holes.
 The fielding of AcDuff and Hicks were the features. Kane was replaced by Priest in the fourth inning. A hit bat ter, sacrifice and single scored the run which united the score in this inning, but after this Priest was effective at every stage
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 The Barons again defeated the Peli- bans. The score of the game yester-
 Jay was 9-1.
 It was the fault of Naples, lanky | kdewheeler. He was wild, walking eight men and hitting another, and was
 kasily solved when men were on bases
 hnd off bases.
 Foxen pitched an excellent game for |Birmingham Two clean hits were registered against him. Perfect sup
 bort for Foxen would have resulted in
 a shutout for the visitors. McBrides hitting was phehomenal.
 He faced Naples four times and with
 three singles punched a double against the scoreboard. He drove in six of the
 Baron tallies. His work in the field .,gas of an excellent variety. He had his biggest day of the season. The Barons were off in the first. Mar can and Messenger were walked, were sacrificed and sent home when Me- Bride singled to center. 1 In the second the Barons scored SIX |runs. Dilger Walked and Foxen sin |gled Marcan would have sacrificed but landed safely when Lafitte hit him [with the ball. This scored Dilger. fWalks of Messenger and Johnston sent |Foxen over, and with the bases full Mcbride stung the ball to the score board, three runners reaching home. McBride .scored as Knaupp was tossing IMcGilvray out at first. l The ninth Baron run came in the sixth. Messenger singled and stole land Mcbride scored nm on a hit Through Knaupp.
 | Callahan scored the run of the Peli- leans in the third. He had walked and |was pushed to second when D. Johnston |was walked. Spencer's scratch to short Twas lost by Ellam on account of mud land Callahan scored. q As Result of a hard rain, during Ia portion of which the game was played, the field was in an awful con |dition. Had Foxen not had almost per- fleet control, the condition of the |ground might be held responsible for |the wildness of Naples. From sliding and tagging, practical |ly all the players at the conclusion of |the game had mud besmirched coun- |ternances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

To add to the unfortunate incidents which continue to attach themselves to the train of the New York Highlanders Chase was unlucky enough to come down with a severe cold.
 He has not been we'll since the season began. Like many other of the. ball players he complained during the train ing season that he seemed to be all out of sorts, and the wretched weather which followed the players in the South probably did not add to his comfort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
AID MEN CONTROL RICKWOOD
 WHEN ATLANTA TEAM COMES

rain, the ad men have been given the following day for their event.
 It is planned to have the boxes auc- toned off by Commissioner Exum at some central point and thus increase the of- ficial financial returns at the entrance gate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

Two Base IIits-Holt, Williams Nichols, Walker 2 Wells.
 Double Piay-Smith to Williams. Sacrifice Hits-Bowden, McDuff, Wa- sem, Nelson, Hicks.
 Bases on Balls-Kane l. Nelson ?. Hit by Pitched Ball-By Kane (Carter)S- by Priest (McDuff). [" Hits Apportioned-Off s'Kane 5 in 3 tn- nings; off Priest in innings. Struck out-Kane 1.}Priest l, Nelson 3 Passed Ball-Wells.
 Wild Pitch-Kane.
 Time of Game-1:50.
 Umpire--Chestnutt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

Two Base Hits-overton. Geyer. Matt thews, Wolf.
 Three Base EIit-Rolleg. Sacrifice Hit-McNeilI
 Stolen Bases-McNeil1. Fenner 2, Summa, Evans, Jenkins 3 Double Plays-Renner to Wolf to Griffin, Griffin to Evans.
 Base on Balls-Rener 5, Wiley 1. Hit by Pitched Balls-Rolleg Farley. Evans.
 Struck Out-Renner f, Wylie i, Passed Balls-Matthews 1. Time of Game-2:OS.
 Umpire Lauzon,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
LOOKOUTS TIE UP
 WITH CRACKERS

Chattanooga, May 3.-Chattanoga and Atlanta battled g innings to 1 to tie here today, the game being fea- tured by remarkable fielding behind both pitchers. Chattanooga scored a run in the fourth. The visitors did not make a hit until the eighth, when a base on balls and Kerr's double sent over the tying run. Atlanta filled the bases In the ninth, but Moran's great running catch of Sykes drive, with two n1lt snNed lncal dafant Senre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
R. BAKER LOSES HARD BATTLE TO THE SELMA TEAM
IN A PITCHERS BATTLE MOLLY
 BEATS BESSEMER BY ONE RIJN


SoHhtns reached first on Summas error in left and scored on Wolff's two-hag. ger. A single and two two-baegera hetted two runs for Rome in the sixth. Alen and Overton scored for Hunts- Vile In the fifth when Rolleg got n taree -bagser. Renner was wild in the eighth and gave two passes and yielded anree hits, counting for three scores.
 The offIcIal soma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
 BILLIKENS LOSE IN FOURTEEN INNINGS

Montgomery, May Montgomery and Mobile tied up this afternon in a II fn- ming session, the latter finally nosing out and winning by 9 score of to 3. AL lison. just purchased by Montgomery from the St. Louis Americans, made his initial appearance in the box and with proper support would have easily won his game. The score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

oO M M Aft I. Two Base Hits-McBride. Sacrifice Hits-Marcan, J. Johnston. Stolen Bases-Narcan, Messenger. Double Plays-Maples to Knaupp to D. Johnston.
 Struck Out-Foxen &, Naples 2. Bases on Balls--Maples s, Foxen l. Wild Pitch-Foxea. Hit by Pitched Ball--J. Johnston. Time of Game-2:00. Umpires-Rudderham and Breiten- stein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Ran for Dunn in fourteenth.
SUMMARY.

SUMMARY. Two Base Hits-Gardella, Gribbens. Three Base Hits-McElveen, Elwert. Sacrifice Hfts-Gardelia. Starr. Dunn, Berger, Elwert, Wares. Sacrifice Fly-McElveen. Struck Out-Berger 8, Allison 4. Base on Balls-Berger ?. Allison T. Time-2 :35. pinpires-Hart and Fitzsimmons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
BEAT THE
 LOWLY VOLUNTEERS

Nashville, May S.-Willis, pitching for Memphis. kept Nashvilles hits well scat tered today with the result that the local series. 3 to 0. Schweitzer's batting feat ured. getting a home run and two singles out of four trips to the plate. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
THREE CRACKERS GO

Atlanta, May s.-(special0-I -Infelder Howard and Phelan are no longer mem bers of the Atlanta team. Howard was today sold to the Washington club of the American league and Phelan was uncon- ditionally released
 Catcher Wells has also been sold to Gaesutn in the Southeastern league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

oI ININIlAIt Two Base Hts-Abstein, Schwartz, Me- Donald, Young. Home Run--Schweitzer. Double Plays-Llndsay to Schwartz: Perry to Schwartz, Crandall to Moulton t2 Abstein. Passed Ball-Glenn. Stolen Bases-Moulton, Netzel Bases on Balls-Willis ?, Bair 2. Struck Out-Bair ?. Tlme-1:40. Umpires-Kellum and Pfenninger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

Two Base Hits-Paige, Kerr Sacrifice Hits--Coyle, Jordan, Sykes. Hemphill
 Solen Bases-Moran.
 Double Plays-Hemphill to Sykes, Hannah to Balenti, Kerr to OBrien. Base on Balls-Paige 1, Chappelle 6. Struck Out-Chappelle 6, Paige 5. Wild Pitch-Chappelle. Time: 2:10.
 Umpires-OToole and Carpenter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Huntsville Wins Second

Huntsville, May S.-tSpeciaL)-Th Mountaineers punched hits in the eighth inning and won a game that had apparently been lost to Rome. Neither side scored until the fifth when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Games Today
Bessemer at Selma. Anniston at Gadsden. Rome at Huntsville.

Selma, May 3.-(Special)-In a perfect ly played game the Selma club won the second of the series by the score of 1 to Q. The game soon grew into a gruellng pitchers battle. as both Baker and Molly was registered by any player on either side and a crowd of over 1000 people were on their toes all the time. It was an ex- citing battle from the start.
 Although the game was slowly enacted, not a single moment was uninterestng or listless. In many innings the batters went down in order as Baker was touched but for three hits and allowed not a single base on balls. His control was perfect Bessemer seemed to be able to get men on bases, but the timely hit was not forthcoming and the Pipemakers failed to score.
 The visitors nearly scored the first in ming. After Baumgardner had gone down, Fred Heck doubled to right field. Andy Ramage stung liner to Vasterling, while 'Jawni Cochran whiffed the breeze three times. In the second and third innings Rufus Molly downed the Pipemakers in order. In the fourth Heck secured first on q safe hit, but the others failed to de. liver the necessary slug and he was held at the first corner.
 Bessemer's third hit was made in the fifth. After two were out, Baker hit safe ly. Bumgardner grounded out to Vaster- ling and retired the side. Gutierrez caught wonderful game. His receiving was one of the games features. He is proving to be a man of strength to the team.
 The Only Run
 The only run of the game was made fin the sixth inning. Chastant beat out a hit to tho inheld. He stole second base on Catcher South. Herman was allowed to get on base Chastant then stole the third sack. Herman on first attempted to steal second base. South threw to catch him and Chastant scored when Rea- gan threw badly to get him at the plate.
 The game was undoubtedly the closest and most interesting ever seen in Selma. It was a wonderful game. The last game of the series will be played tomorrow aft ernoon. It is probable that Manager Hickman will pitch for Besemer.
 The official score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Lajoie Injured

Chicago. May 3.-Chicago defeated Cleveland today, to 4. Bases on balls wHh numerous errors gave the locals the lead. but punched hits and an CT TOT enabled the visitors to tie the score A batting rally in the eighth gave Chi cago three runs and the game. Lajoie strained some of the muscles in his side while practicing before the game and was unable to play. It was said that 1t is an old ailmcnt and 1t may keep him out of the game for some time Score: R.H E. Chicago ......... 020 200 03s-7 8 Cleveland ...... 010 900 300--4 6 ,
 Batteries: Benz, Lange and Block; Mitchell and Easterly. Time, POO. Um- pires, Perrine and Dineen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
IN MAGNIFICENT FORM. M'BRIDES TERRIFIC SWAT TING AND FINE FIELDING FEATURE THE DAMP" AFTER NOON
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday

Birmingham 9, New Orleans 1. Atlanta l, Chattanooga 1 (12 innings)' Mobile 1, Montgomery 3 GA innings)' Memphis 8, Nashville 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04

SUMMARY. Two Base Hit-Heck. Stolen Bases-Chastant 2, Herman. Base on Balls-Nolly. Sacrifice Hit--Kernan. Struck Out Molly 8, Baker 5. Passed Ball-South. Time of Game-1;40 Umpire-Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Johnson Wins for Senator's

Washington, May 3.-Walter Johnson held Boston down to three scattered hits today, struck out II batters and Washington won handlly by the score of to 1. The locals punched a triple, double and single in the first inning on O'Brien, scoring three runs and practically winning the game then and there Score: R. H E. Boston ...... 900 900 01o--1 4 Washington ...... 300 100 01*--5 l
 Batteries: O'Brien. Bushelman and Carrigan; Johnson and Ainsmith. Time, :55. Umpires, Hart and Connolly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
International League

At Ba1timore: Baltimore T6 Torontos11s At Jersey City: Jersey City 2. Newark g (No other games schedalled).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Another Is Crippled

Detroit, May 3.-Detroit knocked two pitchers out of the box today and de- feated St. Louis 16 to 5. In sliding 10 third in the seventh inning Gainer re- ceived a badly sprained ankle and had to be carried from the field. He will be out of the game for two weeks. ii is said Score: R. E. St. Louis ... =. 102 900 200- 10 g Detroit ........ 511 034 20s--16 IT 2
 Batteries: Frill, Nelson, Bailey and Stevens, Krichell; Dubuc and Onslow. Time 2:10 Empires. Evans and Egan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
BAKER ALLOWS BUT THREE HITS AND DOES NOT WALK A MAN-NOLLY WAS IN FINE SHAPE
SOUTHEASTERN STANDING
Results Yesterday

Selma 1, Bessemer 0. Anniston 1. Gadsden 8. Huntsville D, Rome 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-04
Games Today

New Orleans at Birmingham. Mobile at Montgomery. Memphis at Nashville. Atlanta at Chattanooga.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-06-07
ENTERTAIN THE
CHAPTER MAS0NS
Lawrence Has Enviable
Reputation as Masonic
Host.

The Chapter Masons of Paw Paw,
Bangor and Decatur were guests
the Lawrence chapter last Tuesday
evening. An immense crawd was
present 10 enjoy the hospitality of the
Lawrence Masons, for which they have
become noted. G. E. Cross, High
Priest OF Bangor Chapter, assisted 10
comforting the degrees.
After the work, bountiful BANG quet
was served by the ladies OF the Eastern
Star in the town hall. The tables we're
arranged 10 shape OF star, each point
being decorated in colors emblematic
of the order. There was an abundance
Of all the delicacies the land affords, and
it was artistically served by the charm
ing "Stars" of Lawrence. Vocal and
instrumental solos were rendered
throughout the banquet
Lawrence merits the reputation it has
won for genial courteous and fraternal
hopitality. 1t would be impossible to
excel them aid exceedingly difficult for
any society to equal them, when it
CONES to extending the welcome and
fraternal hand OF good fellowship. The
event of last Tuesday evening will long
be remembered in Masonic circles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-06-07
CLEANERS HAD BIG
MEET AT LAWRENCE
Paw Paw Man Reads Paper on Spray
ing. Next County Meet Will
Be in Paw Paw.

The county federation of Cleaners was
held 10 the town hall at Lawrence last
Tuesday, and splendid meeting is re-
ported. Many members were kept at
nome on account OF the rush of farm
work, but the meeting nevertheless was
a very instructive and enthusiastic one.
A feature of the day was the paper on
spraying by Carl Buskirk of Paw Paw.
Mr.. Buskirk is authority on this essen
tial branch OF grape culture, and The
True Northerner regrets that time and
space will not permit the publication of
this splendid paper.
The officers and members OF this So
ciety desire to express their thanks to
those who assisted in making the pro-
gram success. Thanks are especially
due to Miss Sidenius of Lawrence and
Mrs. Loveland and daughter Miss Olive,
OF Paw Paw. The next federation will
be held at Maple Lake. Paw Paw, Au-
gust II, when it is hoped that all the
Cleaners of the county can be present.
Their friends will also lie welcome to
dine and enjoy the afternoon program.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-06-07
CARNIVAL HERE
ALL THIS WEEK
Variety and Number of
Attractions Draw Large
Crowds.

There is certainly something doing in
Paw Paw this week. The Royal
amusement company are holding forth
with big carnival which will last all
the week. The streets of the village are
literally filled with tents which shelter
the various attractions. There is the
snake charmer with the venomous
reptiles of the jungle, the traditional
fortune teller, the smallest woman on
earth" oriental dancers, song and dance
artists, plantation scenes, the merry-go-
round, the ocean wave, music galore
one hundred and seventeen "Barkers,' v
red lemonade and some other things.
The attractions opened to the public
Tuesday evening, and apparently have
done very satisfactory business.
There are more features" and larger
force of people than Is usually carried
by companies Of this kind. The children
are all happy, the older people are all
finding some excuse to remain on the
streets until late at night, and it is just
one round OF pleasure, one thing after
another all the time. To-day and to-
morrow will undou btedly see immense
crowds of people from far and near who
will come to town to join in the,
carnival Of fun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-06-07
LETTERS FROM OLD RESIDENTS
FOR OUR HOME COMING EDITION

In view of the fact that the Home Coming thing of the
and realize that there will be meetings Paw
Paw just like the used have The True Norherner has
undertaken supply the pleasant feature of the reunion by ask
the children of Van Buren, who have wandered from
protective wing write the old folks at home letter.
During chautauqua week will publish the letters and
hoping that who still interested in this place
people will let hear from them that may be together in
thought and spirit.
If anxious to know the whereabouts of old Van
Buren, acquananes that have
self his place and know that he has beer wondering what
become of John Doe write and tell where located
and tell the shade of blue of the eyes of that dear little
grandbaby of yours
Subscribers write your friends and tell them send
etter for the home coming edition.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-06-07
JURY CASES NOW
ON The DOCKET

The jury reported for duty 10 the cir
cult court last Monday morning. Judge
DesVoignes, following his usual custom
gave the jury talk, explaining in de-
tail their duty as jurors, and imparting
information that should assist them in
dischargiog their full duty in case they
may be called upon to sit in judgment.
In the afternoon panel was chosen
to listen to the case of Herman j.
Sternberg vs.. Clarence j. McElheny ct
al This was case to compel payment
of certain notes given in connection
with the letting of drain contract
The jury brought in verdict Of no
cause of action.
The trial of the case of Wesley j..
Thomas vs. The Village of Paw Paw
commenced Wednesday morniug and
will probably consume the balance of
the week. This is case brought to
collect damages alleged to have resulted
from the seepage Of water from Maple
lake on to plaintiffs land, and for al
legged breach of contract in deciding flow
age lands to defendant when dam for
Maple lake was built.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-06-07
NARROW ESCAPE
AUTO ACCIDENT
Paw Paw Young People in
Machine that Turns
Turtle.

Several Paw Paw young people were
victims Of what might be termed lucky
accident last Monday night. AS re-
suit one young man is still in Borgess.
hospital in Kalamazoo, one young lady
is still confined to her home aud the
others are able to be out, but still feel
the effects OF the shaking up.
Julius Nahser of Chicago, who was
spending some time at his fathers cot
tage at Lake Cora, Frank Isbell and
the Misses Maple Clemente and Eleanor
Dow of Paw Paw started in Nahser's
car for ride to Kalamazoo. They had
come four miles on the return trip, when
the accident happened. 1t was raining
and fresh gravel piled in narrow place
in the highway caused the machine to
skid and roll down steep embankment,
turning completely over and landing in
the bushes at the bottom. 1t was the
bushes that probably saved the young
people from being crushed to the earth.
Mr.. Nahser was badly hurt and Miss
Clemente way badly cut about the head.
The party walked, however, about half
mile to house where medical assist
ance was summoned by telephone. Nahs-
er's injuries were such that be was taken
to the hospital, hut it is expected that
he will be able TO be taken to the home
at Lake Cora, Saturday. The others
came home Tuesday. Miss Clemente
is still confined to her home, but will
soon be out.
1t IS inoeed fortunate and almost a
miracle that the party all escaped with
their lives and that no serious injuries
will result.