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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
WHITMAN TO PROBE
TICKET SCANDAL

New York. October lone phase of the
charge that there has been speculation
in connection with the worlds series base
ball tickets was made matter of in
quiry tonight by District Attorney Whit
man, from whose office process servers
set forth in search for John B. Foster,
secretary of the New York Baseball club.
The servers bore a subpoena directing
Foster to appear before the grand jury
Thursday morning and bring with him
certain books and records of the New
York club. Foster had left town with
the Giants for Philadelphia, however, and
was not handed the subpoena.
The county prosecutors attention was
called to a statement attributed to Fos-
ter that members of the staffs of the
corporation counsel and the district at
torney sold to spectators reserved seats
that they had bought for SO each.'
Mr. Whitman said that he was deter
mined to learn IL any of his employees
or those of the counsel used the official
stationery of either office in writing for
tickets. The offense reported to have been
limited at by Foster constitutes a vio-
lation of a corporation ordinance relat-
ing to ticket speculation. Mr.. Whitman
said.
The subpoena to Foster directs him to
disclose the names of persons to whom
county or city officeholders may have
sold tickets obtained through using Of
cial stationery and also the names of the
purchasers. Mr.. Whitman said he would
investigate every ticket sold or given an
employee of his office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
Few Men On Roster OF Giants and
Athletics Who Played In 1905
BY ASA RoUNTREE, JR.

When the Giants and the Athletics
lined up against each other yesterday
afternoon at the Polo grounds there were
only five men on the rosters of both clubs
combined who participated in the blue
ribbon event of 1906. And it is a peculiar
fact that majority of these five who
have weathered the storms of releases
and sales to the minors are moundsmen.
On tile list of the National league cham
pions, Christy Mathewson alone remains
For years the old master has been going
at a steady and even gait always the
mainstay of the Giants in the box and
now again, as in three other worlds Sc
ries, he is McGraws trump card. For
Connie Mack 1t is Chief Bender, Eddie
Plank, Harry Davis and Danny Murphy.
of these only Bender and Plank are regu-
lars, while the remaining duo are lieu
tenants of the Athletics leader.
The others who took part in the games
of 1908 have drifted to other parts Some
are in the minors, others have forsaken
the great national pastime, while few
remain in the majors. Two-Pcwers and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
JOHNM' GRAW IS NOT
LEAST DISCOURAGED
Athletics Lucky to Win,
Says the Giant Manager.
Crowd at Shibe Park

Philadelphia, october Manager Nc
Graw of the New York Giants, upon
his arrival here late tonight with his
team, declared that he was not discour-
aged by today's defeat and that the Ath-
let's were lucky to win"
Bender was only fair today said the
little manager. 1--WE hit him hard and
the boys are not in the least discour-
aged by their defeat. They are anxious
to go on the field again tomorrow and
fight"
Mr.. McGraw said that if the weather
is clear he would use Mathewson in the
second game of the series. Further thar
that he would not discuss his probable
pitching selection.
The arrival of Baker, McInnis and Other
Athletic players who live near the grounds
tonight broke up the line of 400 or 50l
fans who had gathered outside of Shibt
park to await the sale of bleacher seat.
tomorrow. Although some of those II
the line had been in position since
o'clock in the afternoon the temptation
to get close view of their heroes caused
them to leave their places as the play.
ers, suitcases in hand, walked briskly
past the park shortly after 10 O'clock
Many of those in line have Travelled
long distances to see a worlds serie.
game, but lack the funds to secure re-
served seats at the advanced prices. A
drizzling rain, which began falling short
~ before midnight, did not deter then
from resuming their stand outside tn,
gates in the hope that the weather viii
clear and they will get front seats.
Both teams arrived in this city to
night The Giants at once went to tn,
hotel where they are quartered while tn,
other players went to their homes.
Connie Mack refused to make any state
ment other than to say: "Everythn.
went very nicely. No. wont make an,
prophecy
Ticket agencies in the various hotel
tonight are offering 81 seats for IS ans
81 seats for 81. 90. They appear to be wei
supplied. Outside scalpers are offerin,
sets of three seats-one for each game
for Sl5
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
PIRATES AGAIN
DEFEATED BY MAPS
Winning Tally Scored in
Last Part of Eleventh
Inning

cleveland, o., October 7.-Cleveland
again defeated the Pittsburg Nationals
today, TO l, in an eleven-inning pitchers
battle. Gregg, Cleveland's star south
paw, opposed Robinson, Pittsburgs pest
left handler and honors were about even
Gregg's first base on balls helped Fitts-
burg to their only run and Robinson
base on balls allowed Cleveland to score
the deciding tally
In the fourth, Dolan walked, took Sec
ond on Vioxs grounder and scored on
Wagner's single o center.
In the sixth Jackson reached nrst on
viox's tumble and scored on La1oies sin-
gle, which Carey allowed to get past MIN.
In the eleventh LeiDold got base on
balls. Chapman sacrificed him to second
ana he scored moment later on jack
sons double.
only about $500 were present. Hans
Wagner, who failed to get hit yester-
day. got two singles today While La
ioie. his rival for seniority. got but one.
Tomorrow game Mill be played at Pitts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
OPPOSITION TO
POSTAL SAVINGS
BANKS ABANDONED
Savings Banks Have Suf-
fered But Little by Intro
ductiOn of the Postal
Savings System


Boston. October 1.-THE savings
banks of the country have abandoned
their opposition to the postal savings
banks, according to X. G. stephenson
OF south Benz, IND, president OF the
Savings bank of the American Bank
ers' association. MIR. Stephenson's re-
MOTT .odo,,a+ +ha seot,onaI ,,aatJne ha1d
..,e -.
III eohAeo'ioh Win ms '"ii ~ NTH an-
nual convention of the association
showed that the savings banks have
NOT suffered anpreciably bv .he intro-
s,,at,, 20 49, ota, .a,,,, s+a,
as ne said the money oeposi.eo WIN
the government probably would not
have gone into savings banks.
rb;s .ac+ional maatings was IN. ~
>. - -
iour heio 'ouas piioi W '"o Aoih'at
opening of the convention proper to-
morrow morning. More than 1000 dels
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08

Dan McGann-have crossed the great di-
vide
Most notable of those remaining in fast
company, who participated in the big
struggle of 1906, are Roger Bresnahan'
who is catching behind the bat for the
Chicago Cubs, and Leon Ames, who was
traded to the Reds during the past sea-
son. Briscoe Lord, who was recently re
leased by the Boston Nationals TO MO
bile, played centerfield for Connie Mack
in 1905. Devlin, who covered the tnlrd
corner for McGraw, is managing the
Oakland team in the Pacific Coast league
while MeGinnity is leading the Newark
club in the International league. Topsy
Hartsel who played in the gardens FOR
the Athletics, is also In the Pacific Coast
league
The players who participated IN the
1905 struggle are as follows
Athletics-Powers and Shreck, catchers;
Bender and Plank, pitchers; Davis, L.
Cross, Murphy and M. Cross, inhelders;
Lord, Hartse and Seybold, outfieders
Giants Bresnahan, catcher; coakley
McGinnity, Ames and Mathewson. pitch
ers; Mccain, Gilbert. Dahlen and Dew
lin, infielders; Brown, Mertes and Donhn'
outfielders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
SULZER ATTEMPTED
TO BARGAIN WITH
MURPHY TO CALL OFF
IMPEACHMENT TRIAL

the committee of the governors s, of which
l was treasurer, had the right to file a
statement. inasmuch as 1t had neglected,
or someone had neglected on behalf of
the committee, TO file with the secretary
of state a notice to the effect that such
q committee had been formed. So some
one suggested that | take the matter up
with Mr. Sulzer / went into his room
and told him of the quandary we were
in and he said We'll, make up the state
ment anyway; it does not matter very
much who signs it as long as we COM
ply with the spirit of the law So l went
outside and then worked on the state
ment for about a day and half brought
it in to Mr.. Sulzer and he signed It,.
WHO, if anyone, assisted you in pre-
pairing it.?'' asked Attorney Human.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08

been used? moneys which do not APP
pear in this campaign statement
Il cannot recollect now just for what
purpose l did use them, but / know !
used some for purposes which We're
not campaign purposes"
Sarecky testified that Alfred J. Woln
the commissioner of deeds, who had &C
knowledged the Sulzer signature, had
not read the oath to the governor OF
even seen him sign it, When Wolff was
a witness for the assembly managers
he testified he had read the SUBSCRIBERS
oath to Sulzer and had personally wit
messed the governors signature.
Sarecky also contradicted the testi-
mony of Cornelius S.. Pinckney, a New
York lawyer, witness for the managers
who said that the governor had tolc
him that he did not propose to report
Pinckneys 5000 gift. The governor said
according to Pinckney, Il don't Intend
to account for this kind of gifts"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
NEGRO CONFESSES
HORRIBLE CRIMES
Uncomfortable Desire to Kill Causes
California Negro to Murder
Three Women

San Diego, Cal, October 7.,-Burr A.
Harris, a negro, who last night confessed
to the murder of Mrs. Rebecca Gay OF
Los Angeles. told detectives today that he
also killed Mrs. NJ Haskins of Compton
Cal, some time ago He said he set the
Coronado hotel on fire in Los Angeles
and sent poisoned candy to woman in
Los Angeles.
The negro told the police he had no
reason for numbering the two women
He claims he was prompted by an uncon-
trollable desire to kill. The negro was
acquitted for Mrs Haskin's murder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE

SENATE
Met at noon.
Action on Hetch Hetchy water bill
postponed until December /.
Senator Hoke Smith gave notice he
would press his bill for federal sys-
tenn of agricultural extension work.
Adjourned at :36 o'clock till noon
Thursday.
HOUSE
Met at noon.
Democratic leaders were confronted
with the problem of holding a quorum
during consideration of the urgent de-
ficency bill.
Adjourned at $50 o'clock till We'd
nesday noon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
MORGAN HELPED TO
PREPARE STATEMENT

II think Mr.. Horgan was the one who
helped me get it up. He brought an
adding machine from his office and he
and l worked on it and finally got 1t up
The witness referred to Matthew T.
Morgan, who he said formerly had been
employed in the governors New York Of
fee and who later became secretary of
the Frawley Investigation committee
which unearthed much of the preliminary
evidence on which the Impeachment ar
ticles were based.
Did William Sulzer have anything
whatever to do in the work of preparing
that statement
No, SIR" Sarecky declared emphati-
cally.
what was Mr.. Sulzer doing when you
took the completed statement to him for
his signature?
II think he was going through some
of his correspondence. [ said, Here, con-
gresham, is the statement which l got
up | had the first page folded over back
and showed him where he was to sign.
He turned 1t back and said, Is this all
right? l said, This is as accurate as
/ could get it, and he signed it."
Ibid he read any part of the statement
or examine it?'
"He could not have read it carefully.
because he did not hold it over a minute
or two at the most--just long enough for
him to sign his name
"Why did you leave out any moneys?
! Because I did not have any record be-
| fore me at the time / made up the state
ment to cover the items l omitted. used
part of the money that 1 deposited to my
own account in settling suit out west
that had been brought against Mr.. Sulzer
during the campaign"
Where was Sulzer when you did
that?"
II cannot recollect just where he
was"
Did you confer with him before you
did that?"
Il did not.
For what other purpose had moneys
deposited by you in this bank account
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
COMMODORE WILL CALL
OUT SERIES AGAIN TODAY.

Commodore circuit will call
out the worlds series again this
afternoon in the building for
merly occupied by the Ameri-
can Trust and Saving bank. The
matinee will commence promptly
at o'clock
The Commodore was in old
time trim yesterday and a large
number of his old friends
heard him.
The crowd yesterday exceeded
all anticipations and large
number were forced to stand,
but today seats will be pro-
vided for everyone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
zone out when winning run scoret
ssRan for Simon in tenth.

rifice hit Chapman Double plays, Wag-
ner, Viox TO Miller; Jaskson (unasisted).
Baes on balls, Robinson l. Gregg 2. Hit
by pitcher, Robinson l Jackson). Struck
out, Robinson 5. Gregg 2. Time, POS
Empires. Emslie. Dineen, Evans and Ea-
son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
Boredom of Perfection

FTOm FIIegende BIaetter.
We'll. what was Frau Roths afternoon
like yesterday
THE tea was good the cakes delicious.
the tablecloths exquisite-in a word, 1t
bored me to tears
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08

Mrs. Florence E. Atkins of Nashville
will deliver an address at the First Meth
odist church Wednesday at 7:45 O'Clock.
Mrs. Andrew Haffner president of the
Bessemer Woman's Christian Temperance
union, has been asked to introduce Mrs.
Atkins.
The following programme will be rem
dered Coronation; prayer, the Rev. M.
K Thornton quartet. Mrs. c. II. Brown
rigg, Mrs. j. e. Wright. Howard Hall
rock and Mrs. Aldridge: accompanist,
Bryan Waller; introduction of speaker,
Mrs. A. Haffner; address, Mrs. Atkins;
solo. What Will the Harvest Be-" Mrs.
W. B. Rue; song. Some Glad Day con-
gregation; benediction, the Rev. George
Stoves.
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day morning. When completed the build
ing will cost $12, 900 and will be one of the
handsomest structures of it's kind in
Bessemer
The Sunday school has grown rapidly
and the need of more rom has been felt
by all and the annex will make the work
more Interesting for both pupils and
teachers There are So teachers and Of
fioers of the Sunday school at present.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
b|LL|KENS DRAFT
THREE PLAYERS

Montgomery, October THE Mont
gomery Baseball club today drafted the
following players: Black, left-hander,
from Huntington. w. Va, and Leak,
right-hander. from Charleston, w Va.
both in the Mountain State league. and
Catcher Robertson. from Jackson, Miss,
in the Cotton States league. The national
board today notified the local club that
the draft of Cincinanti for Pitcher East
from Rome Ga, in the Appalachian
league. was disallowed and that player
becomes the property of Montgomery.
East had been purchased by Montgomery
before the drafting season commenced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-10-08
Very Well Connected

Are the Riches well connected?'
"Oh, yes; they've got a telephone. fire
ALARM and police call all in the house.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10
A ARRANGEMENTS HAVE
GENERAL APPROVAL

The arrangements made by Hon
VIM. j. Harris, Director of the Cen
sus for the wider distribution of sta
tistics collected by his office concern
ing the quantity of cotton ginned, the
quantity of cotton consumed month
ly, and the stocks of cotton on hand
at the end of each month, has met
with general approval throughout the
cotton growing states.
He has received numerous sugges-
tons concerning a still wider distribu-
ton of these statistics, and he has
made arrangements with the Post
master General to allow the post
masters in every post office in counties
where cotton is grown to post in a
CONSPICUOUS place copies of the reports
containing statistics of cotton. These
copies will be printed on extra large
cards, so the figures can be easily
read. Mr.. Harris hopes that in this
manner he will be able to give the
farmers and all others, access to the
valuable statistics collected by this
Bureau. Heretofore the reports have
been given by the Bureau of the Cen
SuS to newspaper representatives and
to the different telegraph companies
for distribution. Following this dis
tribution copies of the reports have
been mailed to the ginners, manufact-
urerS, and warehouse men, but there
has been no practical method devised
Tor the distribution of the informa-
ton directly to the farmers. 1t is
MIR. Harris purpose to give the sta
tlstlcS to the farmers so they can take
advantage of the information collect
ed Icy the Federal Government
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10
EGG PRICES ARE TO DECLINE
Prolonged Bad Weather Blamed for
Delay in Production by
Young Hens.

Washington, Dec. l0.-Relief from
the prohibitive egg prices is in sight,
because the pullets all over the coun-
try have begun to lay. Information is
that already poultry owners are re.
porting 30 per cent egg production
Explanation of the shortage OF last
fall, the experts say, dates back to
weather conditions of last spring and
summer
Investigation of weather conditions
shows that the spring was unusually
wet and cold, which set back the lay
ing development of the pullets. and
the unusual drouth of July further
postponed the laying period because
both of these weather conditions af.
feet the food supply of the pullets.
The pullets that normally begin to
lay in the fall did not commence their
laying until about a month later than
usual.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10

Candid Opinion .Sl.OO yea
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10
Weather Report

Tuesday,
MaXlmum .............51
Minimum ...... 95
Fair Wednesday and Thursday
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10

We want all parents of Prescott to
take time in assisting their little ones
in writing their letters to Santa
Claus. We want these letters not
later than Friday night, December II.
This will not take much of your time
and we trust you will do it tonight.
j. r. B. Moore, Jr., arrived home
last night from Tennessee, where he
has been employed by the Jackson
Continental Realty & Auction Com
pany and will remain in Prescott until
after the holidays with relatives and
friends. Mr.. A. M. Ellsworth, who
is also employed by this company will
reach this city about Sunday for a
visit with Mrs. Ellsworth and son,
Grin.
On January LIST Prescott will have
another substantial business firm.
Messrs. Joe Boswell, who is at pres
ent engaged in the merchantile bust
ness on East Elm Street and Mr.. II.
H. Higganson, of Hope will consti-
tute the firm of Boswell and Hogan
son, and will occupy the house on
East Elm Street formerly used by the
Gem Theatre. Messrs Boswell and
Higganson are both good business
men and we welcome them to our
city.
One of the loveliest parties of the
season was given by the Misses Scott
in honor of their guest Miss Bright
of Liberty, Mo-, Tuesday afternoon,
from three to six. The house was
tastefully decorated with cut flowers
and blooming plants. Eleven tables
were arranged for progressive rock
and a lively game was played. The
prize for the highest score was won
by Mrs. Will Waller-an excellent
box of stationery. The guest prize a
pair of silk hose was given to Miss
Bright A delicious hot luncheon was
served at the close of the game. The
hours passed all too swiftly and ev-
cry one enjoyed a delightful after
noon.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10

A pile remedy that is entirely
different from anything else used
both externally and internally, act
ing on the blood as we'll as the d.
sease, remedy without a superior.
1t is Meritol Pile Remedy, made and
guaranteed by the American D
and Press Association.
Sold by Hesterly Drug Store, Exclu-
sive Agency. Adyt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10
Self Culture Club

The following is the program Of the
Self Culture Club which will be rem
dered at the home of Mrs. w. V
Tompllins, with Mrs. j. w Hatley
as hostess, Thursday evening, Deem
Der 1lth:
Subject-Modern Benevolence.
Roll Call-Noted Benefactors.
Resume of Past Benevolences-
Mrs. VIII Waller.
Paper, Great Gifts to Science
Mrs. Tavenner.
Discussion, Modern Giving, Lead
er-Mrs. c. f. Pittman.
Piano Solo-Mrs. S. B. Gee
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10
Local News

Elder R. w. Barham is down at
TeXarkana today.
Guy N. Garner spent a portion of
today in Hope on business.
Hon. George r. Haynie and wife
are in Gurdon today visiting.
Hon. T. c. McRae is over at Wheel
en- Springs for a short business visit.
Joe Beatty, of Emmett, was in Pres
colt last night attending to business.
Write a letter for that little one
tonight and let it be mailed to Santa
Claus.
A $4,000 fire occurred this morn
ing at Sheriff., Arkansas. Cause un-
known.
Rev. c. II. Gilmore left this morn
ing for Okolona where he will remain
a few days.
Guthrie Drug Store can solve your
Xmas problems. We are receiving
new goods every day. Advt
d. w. Johnson, route number two.
Prescott, was in town today attend
ing to business.
Today has been an ideal autumn
one, although there has been very few
visitors IN the city.
w. II. Halliburton, the drug man
from Little Rock, was seeing our drug
dealers here this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ. Crow and son
left this morning for TeXarkana
where they will reside in the future.
Mrs. R. S. Stephens, of Gurdon,
came in this morning on number five
| for a short visit with Prescott friends.
If you can't find what you want,
we will order it for you. In other
words, we want your business.-Guth-
RE Drug Store. Advt.
If you have not sent in your copy
| for our special Christmas edition,
better do so this afternoon. 1t will
be issued Monday, December 18th.
f. N. Patton, a representative of
Keystone Type Foundry Company
with headquarters at Little Rock, was
in the city this morning seeing the
printers.
The family of j. O. Crow left this
morning for Texarkana, where they
go to join Mr.. Grow. Mr.. and Mrs.
Crow and family will make Texark-
ana their permanent home.
T. f. Glaze and family who reside
on route number two, Prescott, are
preparing to remove the latter part
of this week to Highland, on the Pres
colt & Northwestern railroad.
Colen N. Wylie, business manager
of the Candid Opinion, monthly
Journal for thinking people, edited by
Hon. H. B. Mckenzie, of this city
was over at Ozan today in the interest
of that publication.
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Firth, who re-
sided at Emmett, came to Prescott this
morning and left at noon on the can
non ball for Dyersdale, Texas, where
they will make their home in the flu
ture, Mr.. Firth having a position
there with a lumber concern.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10

For any kind of pipe work
phone 30o. Advt.
For Rent, January LIST "A
A good house, ) rooms, hall,
bathroom and pantry, Hot and
cold water; gas and sewer con.
nections. Adyt.
Sam T, White.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10
10 the Property Owner

The winter rains are here. Do not
let them ruin your property and
foundations for ,he little cost it takes
to overcome it. A little gutter and
the job is done. (The price has been
reduced until the LIST of Jan. only)
See Wyril. Phone 308. Shop PIG
W. Main street. AdVt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-12-10
Baptist Church Luncheon

The Ladies of the Baptist church
will give a luncheon Saturday Deem
Der 18th in the new Scott Building
on West Front Street. They will
serve hot coffee, chocolate, sandwich
es and chill. Will also offer for sale
choice line of candies and cakes.
Advt