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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

to Annie without delay. Summoning
up all his courage, he said boldly:
You are OBTAINING me here without
warrant in law. know my rights. l
am the son of one of the most in,
ftuential men in the city"
Whats your manner" growIed the
/ captain.
| HsHoward Jeffries."
Son of Howard Jetfries, the bank
| er?" :
Howard nodded.
Yes"
The captain turned to his sergeant.
"Maloney, this Teller says he's the
son of Howard Jeffries, the banker. "
Maloney leaned over and whispered
something in the captains ear. The
captain smiled grtmly.
$50 you're a bad character, eh4 Fa-
Their turned you out of doors, Ell?
Where's that girl you ran away with ,"
Sharply he added: "You see I know
your record"
I've done nothing I'm ashamed Of"
replied Howard calmly. 81 married
the girl. She's waiting my return now.
Won't you please let me send her a
messenger"
The captain eyed Howard sus.
piciously for moment, then he turned
to his sergeant:
"Maloney, telephone this mans wife.
What's the NUMBER"
"Eighty-six Morningside.
Maloney again got busy with the
telephone and the wearying wait be-
gan once more. The clock soon struck
two. For whole hour he had been
subjected to this gruelling process,
and still the lynx-eyed captain sat
there watching his quarry.
If Capt. Clinton had begun to have
any doubts when Howard told him
who his father was, Maloney's iufor-
nation Immediately put him at his
ease. 1t was all clear to him now,
The youth had never been any good
His own father had kicked him out
He was in desperate financial straits
He had come to this mans rooms to
make a demand for money. Under
wood had refused and there was a
quarrel, and he shot him. There was
probably dispute over the woman.
An, yes, he remembered now. This
girl he married was formerly a sweet
heart of Underwoods. jealousy was
behind 1t as we'll, Besides, wasn't he
caught Ted-handed, with blood on his
hands, trying to escape from the
apartment? Oh, they had him dead
to rights, all right. Any magistrate
would hold him on such evidence.
It's the Tombs for him, all right,
all right" muttered the captain to
himself; and maybe promotion for
me-"
Suddenly there was a commotion
at the door. The coroner entered,
followed by the undertaken. The two
men advanced quickly into the room.
and took look at the body. After
making hasty examination. the cor
oner turned to Capt. Clinton.
We'll, captain, guess he's dead,
all right"
Eyes, and we've got our man, too"
The coroner turned to look at the
prisoner.
Caught him red-handed, eh? Who
is her
Howard was about to blurt out a re-
ply, when the captain thundered:
"Silence!"
To the coroner. the captain ex-
platned:
He's the scapegrace son OF How
ard Jeffries, the banker, No good
bad egg. His father turned him out
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01
Perhaps He Walked.

Pat, being brought before the re-
corder for the first time, the following
conversation ensued:
Recorder-What is your name?
Pat-Patrick Casey.
Recorder-What is your occupa-
ton?
Pat-I'm sailor, sir.
Recorder-A sailor! don't believe
you were ever on ship in your life.
Pat-Sure, an doz your honor think
1 came from Ireland in an automo-
bile?
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01
A Chance in ANY Case.

Muriel Getting him down easy)-I
should advise you not to take it to
heart I might prove a most undesir-
able wife. Marriage is lottery, on
know.
Malcolm (bitterly)-Tt strikes me as
more like rattle. One man gets the
prize and the others get the shake
Smart Set.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01
Best He Could Do.

Yes. I'm just back from a Euro
pean trip"
I'm going over soon. Can you
give me a list of hotels to go to-"
81 can give you list of hotels to
keep away from, old chap
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01
Maude's Rake-off.

Maud Muller, on a winters eve,
Raked in more coin than you'd be-
lieve. .... -
Maud had booth at our church fair,
And WAS the .prettiest maiden there.
Judges Library.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01
UNPLEASANT SUGGESTION.

He-My dear. really must cut down
our expenses. ,...
She-Then If you want to cut them
down you have to stop cutting up your
self
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
How Mrs. Reed of Peoria, ILL.,,
Escaped The Sur
geon's Knife.
Peoria, ILL., 81 wish to let every ons
know whatL ydia e. Pinkham sVegetabls

compound has done
for me. Fortwoyears
/ suffered. The doc
tor said I had a tumor
and the only remedy
W as the surgeons
knife. My mother
bought me Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
today l am a well and
healthy woman. For
m ON tn s / suffered
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugarcoated, tiny granules, easy to take.
Do not grippe.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

from inflammation, and your Sanative
Wash relieved me. / am glad to tell
anyone what your medicines have done
for me. You can use my testimonial in
any way you wish, and l will be glad
to answer letters. ~ Mrs. CHRISTINA
REED, los Mound St., Peoria, Ill.
Mrs. Lynch Also Avoided
Operation.
Jessup, Pa" After the birth of nv
fourth child, / had severe organic infiam-
nation. Iwould have such terrible pains
that it did not seem as though / could
stand it. This kept up for three long
months, until two doctors decided that
an operation was needed.
"Then one of my friends recommended
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound and after taking it for two months
was well woman. Mrs. JOSEPH A.
LYNCH, Jessup, Pa.
Women who suffer from female ills
should try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, one of the most success
full remedies the world has ever known,
before submitting to a surgical opera
ton.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

Temperance is reasons girdle and
passions bride, the strength of the
soul, and the foundation Of irtue.-
Jeremy Taylor.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

Some married men look upon home
as place to rest-and some others
get anything but a rest willie there.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II IL fails to cure. n. w.
GROVES signature Is on each box. 25c.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

Hope is a good thing to have, but
you can't hang 1t up with the three
ball merchant.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-03-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

mers and Brandt, Bill Schwartzs trio of hold-outs, have but one day and this is it, in which to come into inc Volun- teer fold. If not off the limb by the toll of the midnight bell they are liable to suspension.
 The rule which gives the club the au- thority to clamp on the lid is a new one and was legislated into the baseball court of law by members of the National as sociation with the hope of putting a stop to the annual wrangle over sal aries offered. Under this rule a player has from February 1 until March on which he can accept terms, sign the paper and send it along to the club own ing the players services Refusing to do this. the club can take the matter in hand and cause Mr Player to wish he had put his John Henry, to the con- tract offered
 Manager Schwartz expected word from the hold-outs yesterday, None came. To- day may bring better results. Bill hopes so. anyhow, but vet can never tell about these hall players. However. the Vol leader did not make known just what ac- tion he would take if the contracts are not in. He seems So sure that the trio will eventually confe to terms that he will let matters drift along.
 Montgomery Times: Frank Sparks will not be seen here this season. according to information secured today. and his refusal to report marks the passing of another twirler who has won world wide fame in his time. For years Sparks was one of the best pitchers on the Philadel- phia team and later starred in the south ern league for quite period. Sparks states that he has decided to retire from the game for good and for this reason he will not report to the Montgomery club this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
 OoANA

But five Barons have not signed con-
 tracts to play the coming season. They
 are Messenger, Yantz, Johnston, McGil-
 vray and Marcan, while all except
 Yantz have consented to sign up Mo
 Gilvray and Marcan never put their
 signatures on paper to play until the
 season is nearly begun. Yantz is the
 only houldout, and it seems that Moles-
 worth will have to get another catcher. Those having signed the contracts
 are: Bell, Molesworth. Dilger. Lemon,
 Ellam, Carroll, Kane, Foxen, Wall,
 MidkiT. Mowrey. Mcbride. Boyd Baker, Cochran. Randall. Hardgrove, Gaines,
 Smith, Rapp, Green, Ems and Chaput
 In all 2S are on the reserve list and
 no more can be added to this list, as
 that number is the player limit until the weeding out season, when but II
 can remain.
 Mcbride and Mowrey, left and right fielder, respectively, attached their
 John Hancock to the papers yesterday
 Both wrote that they would report on or before March P, in order that they might get In superb condition. Mowreys injured leg is in first class condition and he wrote that he, will be as fast as ever. Last year he was as fest as Bob Messenger the Alabama cyclone.
 Mcbride did not do well last season es it seemed that he was not keeping good hours. and was not in training. lie has married during the winter and as a result should be much steadier
 than last season. When he is in good shape he should be able to hit .2S0, and he should also star in the field. Moles
 worth will keep the best three of the five utfielders-Mowrey Messenger, Johnston, Cochran and Mcbride. He
 will act as utility fielder.
 This outfield should be the fastest that has ever cavorted on Southern
 league field. Messenger is, perhaps, the
 fastest, although Mowrey should fol-
 low closely, and Johnston is whirl-
 wind. Mcbride is but moderately fast. If Mcbride does not show up better than in 1911 he will probably play
 elsewhere.
 One pleasing thing is that every
 pitcher has signed up and Molesworth is as happy as a blushing bride. FoXen,
 Kane, Hardgrove Boyd, Gaines. Smith, Baker Randall, Green and Chaput have decided that the sooner their contracts came in that the better it would be- Out of these 10 men the chubby man 1 ager believes that he will be able to get first class hurling staff. Foxen l is the only one assured of a regular position. The others will fight it out, and Moley believes that there will be some strenuous ones. to.
 Yantz has steadfastly refused to come across. as he wants just s100 more than he received last year per month. Molesworth states that he will not kive the raise in full to him, and that he will have to play elsewhere, if he wont sign for less. If Yantz should
 refuse to play, Molesworth will be able to get another bacl<stop quite as good by wiring. to the majors. He learned that trick during the w:n.er.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
BY BILL BRENNAN Umpire National Leaguc

When Jim Flynn clashes with Jack Johnson no one in all the world will be pulling harder for the Denver fireman than l. If it wasn't for Jim Flynn and his well known prowess as a fighter. it is dollars to doughnuts that I wouldn't be In the big league today. Every umpire should pull for Jim Flynn in that fight for Jim Is friend of the umpires and the kind of a friend worth having, especially when trouble looms up.
 Flynn came to my rescue at Pueblo in 1907 after a double header with Denver. I have always been glad ever since that Pueblo happened to be, the home of Jim Flynn, and that Jim Flynn happened to be a. friend of the umpires, as well as a baseball fan. AL though Flynn did not have the repu- tation then that he now boasts of, still the folks out west had a wholesome respect for his punch. l. have also been duly thankful for that fact
 A great rivalry had always existed between Denver and Pueblo in base ball. On this occasion the two teams were fighting for third place. dou- ble header was scheduled for the aft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
SPORTING NEWS AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE
HAS MANAGER MOLESWORTH'S
 PITCHING STAFF THE GOODS?

Manager Molesworth has gathered to- gether what appears to be formidable battalion of sharpshooters.
 His pitchers look exceedingly good. Tn the entire flock there is perhaps no sheen which bears Christy Mathewson label but on the flank of several the com forting and reassuring o. K. is plainly discernible.
 It would cause no surprise on our part were B. Foxen 10 star as the best finger in the circuit this season. Trough is de stined to turn his face southward again. In Boyd, the young man who was found wandering on the outskirts of Cincinnati, it appears that Birmingham has discov- cred gem. Chaput's record is So bril- liant that one is startled when inspecting 1t And there are others.
 Chaput-much easier written than pro- nounced-labored last season in the Can adian league. He pitched only 26 games. or that number he won g. l The Canadian is an unpretentious or ganization. and it is true. as you arc doubtless thinking. that there is a marked difference between the swatting ability  crew of carousing cracksmen.
 But suppose one of the best pitchers in the Southern league were commissioned to win 2S out of 26 games pitched in the Southeastern The task would appear so gigantic that the man selected would run away to Kankakee or some other notori- ous resort.
 Chaput, with such a remarkable record, will bear watching. He should make Fir mingham a rattling good man.
 
 1 It is generally believed that in Boyd Manager Molesworth has picked up the best recruit in a dozen states.
 Last season, in the Central association, the young man won only 90 games. He lost :. He gave an average of less than 4 hits per game, had remarkable control, \and struck out so many men that a cou- hle of official scorers and a stenographer wNere' required to keep the record.
 hp 1910 he and Trough pitched in the CenNal association. Trough, who was one d the best men in the Southern last season. in the Central. won 14 and lost B gamSs. Boyd won 27 and lost'a. 1 It is generally thought in Birmingham that BoydNis of very dimnutive stature. On the contrary, he is a trihe less than 6 feet tall and weighs about 16o pounds ] He presents an appearance similar to that of Lou Bauer, although it Is admit ted by his friends and press agents that his hair will not permit of as distinct part as that of the debonnair gentleman from Louisiana.
 There is every reason 1o believe that Bill Clifton Trough will again wear the uniform of a Baron. Last fall he was sold to Cincinnati with the provision that he make good in the spring. In the gen. lie March, as local fans know Trough does not present very attractive ap pcarance, that is, an appearance attrac- tive enough to cause Garry Hermann to part with the rather neat sum of $250o
 So you can count on Trough. Last sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
TOKEN WILL ARRIVE
 EARLY THIS MORN

Bill Foxen and T. A. Kane did not ar rive yesterday as was expected. However, Manager Molesworth believes that the two will get here today. Up to a late hour last night the two had not arrived, although Foxen wrote, about a week ago, that he woudl report on the first day in March.
 If Foxen and Kane should get into Br- mingham today it is probable that the first workout will be held on Monday. Bell, Foxen, Kane, Clarence Smith and Moes- worth of the Barons are in this city while a number of other ball players. who are to play with northern teams, are here also. t4
 The local, park is in first class cono,- tion and everything is in readiness for the ball hurers. FoXen and Kane will come over the Seaboard via Atlanta from Penafiy, N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
EDITED BY HUGH W. ROBERTS
BUT FIVE BARONS HAVE NOT : SIGNED TO PLAY FOR MOLEY

The infeldors have all signed up ex- cepting Marcan and McGilvray. who al- ways sign up about two days before the beginning of the season. Big Bill or "Lil' Marcan have never been known to sign up before they report Carroll. a youngster, and Charley Bell will probably give Marcan an awful tussle for the keystone sack. Carroll will re- port earlier than Marcan and will be stationed regularly at second Bell will be another that will make Marcan lose sleep. Bell. although he is but a boy and has never played professional ball. is a conner. and is right in Marcan's class. However, the best man will win out.
 Clarence Smith, the local boy who was turned over to Birmingham by An niston, Charley Bell and Molesworth are already in town, while FoXen and Kane are expected at any moment. If the latter two arrive Saturday it is probable that workouts will begin Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

ernoon. When Pueblo came in for the last half of the ninth, the score stood 8 to against them. The home team finally got a man to third with. one out. The batter hit a short fly to left field. suspected the man on third would try to score and tie up the game. so warned him to hold the base until the fly was caught A big crowd was pres ent and no doubt he thought l would not have the nerve to call him out if he stole couple of steps. He did as suspected, and beat the throw home. with what was apparently the tying run The crowd was wild with joy for a moment, and then delirious with rage when 1t became evident to them that I had called the runner out for leaving third too soon.
 The second game was full of close decisions. many of which went against the home team. From the. actions of the crowd l was certain there would be trouble. No sooner did 1 declare the last man out than the fans made q break for mo. Jim Flynn was the first to reach my side. Jim was friend, however. not an enemy. and before the crowd had chance to get in action Flynn had put a couple of them down for the count and broken the spirit of the mob. Some fighter. Jim Flynn.
 Copyright, W. G. Evans, 1912)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
MANASCO TO SIGN MANAGER
 FOR BESSEMER BUNCH TODAY

By this time tomorrow morning 1t K very probable that Bessemer will have manager. President Manasco announced last night that he believed that he will sign a manager before the day is over. The new owner stated that he could not give out the name but that he Is an old Southern leaguer and that the probable manager is quite well known locally. He is pitcher and is said to be one of the headiest men cn the profession.
 He also announced that he had signed C1aud Barr, Hyder Bars kid brother He will try for first base and in all probability will land that position. He Is just boy, being but 19 years old in February. Although he is quite young he is over six feet tall and weighs about 175 pounds. He Is said to be faster than his elder brother and just about as good with the stick. He bats and fields right handed.
 Last year Barr played with the Bris- tol team in the Appalachian league, ba tting 1922 and fielding .S7S. How ever, he did not play the entire sea son as he hurt his leg and was forced kto retire. He is said to be youngster
 great promise ana the owner be-
 res that he has 9 star He will
 kr first, with Baumgardtner on sec
 MT Manaseo also announced that
 will sign up Heck of Cullman, a
 baseman, within a few days, anu
 these, with Perkins, will be as
 as any others in the Southeast
 |nnie Fancher, another local player,
 led contract yesterday to play
 the Bessemer boys. Lonnie is well
 Wn in this city, hasing played ball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
CARTER. HARRISON
 FAVORS BOXING

Chicago, March 1-Mayor II. Carter Harrison today authorized a statement that he is in favor of the resumption of boxing in Chicago if it can be accom- plshed in such way that the public will be safeguarded from flake" flights and other oxploitations by interruptions pro- moters.
 The mayor said he considers boxing a clean, manly sport and that the tendency of present day promoters to fool the pub lie has attached a certain odium to .he pastime which really should be directed against the men themselves
 If the genuine sportsmen of Illinois succeed in having an honest boxing bill passed by the legislature l will place no obpjection in the way" said the mayor.
 Further than that, | may well admit that personally should take a keen pleas ure in witnessing good boxing bouts here at home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

University, March 1.-(Special)-The ax fell for the first time among Alabama s baseball candidates today. Only 9 men escaped it's edge. These, however, do not include the catchers and pitchers. The following men are those whose names still remain on the list: Mcdowell, Gosa. Moody Snedecor Courtney, Peebles AL lison. Campbell, Clark, Countess, Collier, Hayes. Halter. Heard, Neville, Joplin, r. R. Jones. Watts, McCann, Lobman, Slaughter. Tapia. Pratt Nandegraaff.
 The coach stated that the main reason for cutting the squad so early was so
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

here for many years. Although he has never played professionally Fancher is an able and experienced hurler. He is a right side hurler and is quite speedy.
 Fancher has played in the city league and with the Gary, Ind, Independent team. He is a cool headed boy with a good assortment of curves and lot of speed He will be given a thorough tryout with the Bessemer "lSid" team and should make gooU
 Another recent acquisition is Roy Tomlin a local catcher Tomlin has played ball locally quite bit and also with Culman. He is said to be good backstop and a fair hitter. He will try out against several others for the regu- lar position.
 About 30 have already signed up to play with the Bessener team and it Is probable that a nifty bunch will have been secured when reporting time comes. The infleld should be very fast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
GRAVES CUTTING DOWN SQUAD
 OF ALABAMA BALL TALENT

that he could be able to give. the in divduals necessary attention. He also said that some of those who had been cut might be called out again soon
 The work during the past week has been very much the same as all along. The diamond is now being put into shape, however and next week the infielders will have a chance to show their worth. A goodly number of the men left on the squad are infielders and the scrap is going to be a lively one for the posi- tions of shortstop and third base. The final elimination for these positions will probably he between Joplin, Collier, Heard and F.. B. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02
GUN CLUB SHOOT

There were % men facing the traps of the Birmingham Gun club yesterday aft ernoon, one of whom was C. Molesworth. the manager of the Baron baseball club. MolesYorth was slightly out of form
 John Warren was high gun with g.. John Fletcher and II. Ryding were sec ond with sS each C. Goodrich of Chi eago. participated in the shooot, and II. Hamilton, a local professional, was out for the first time R. R. Skinner, who has been ill, is able to be about again, and will probably take part in the next shoot of the club. The scores of yes terday afternoon follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-02

In the above is shown young Styx, q 9-months- -old Fishel's Frank Saddler's Imp pointer retrieving a dead bird and point ing single This puppy will take a chance in the next American field futuri,y trials. which will be run next fall in Hut sonville, H. She is a grand-pup of old StyX, once famous with every sportsman in Alabama. She is owned by s. c. Swain of Qunton and was bred by T. NJ. Nesbitt of Birmingham.