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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-22

nHENoMENAL luck of the va
riety which some days ago
L aroused the ire of the scribe of
the Mobile Register, continued
throughout yesterday, and Brming-
ham won a double header from the
aggregation headed by Mique Finn.
There is difference in viewpoint
on the part of different writers. We
have always contended that there is
no such thing as luck, that the
breaks" follow the team which plays
the better ball. Barney Sheridan of
the Register, on the other hand, be-
lieves that luck wins every ball game
that does not end with the score
evenly balanced.
AS Is known. following the three
successive defeats of the Gulls at the
hands of the Barons in Mobile some
days ago. Sheridan declared that Bir-
mingham had all the luck. When the
Gulls won from Birmingham, Mon
day, he was honest or consistent
enough to declare that the Barons'
luck had abandoned them and re-
turned to the gaudy Gulls. He then
went wrong again in a joyful pre-
diction as to the outcome of the re-
naming games. He figured that the
Gulls could by no means lose the
series, for he had pinned his faith
to the mighty left of one Cavet, and
the mighty right of Mr.. Berger,
We anxiously await Barneys COM
plant following the double-header of
yesterday. He has become so COM
pletely tangled in the meshes of his
own manufacture that he will be
forced, even if against his will, to
attribute the double defeat of the
Gulls to the fact that the luck of the
Barons returned to them.
When two ball clubs meet in six
successive games, three played in the
respective home cities of the teams,
and when one of the teams wins five
of the six it is strongly indicated that
the successful team is the stronger.
We do not underestimate the
strength of the Gulls. They are
strong. Their pitchers are handy.
Among them are several consistent
hitters. They have a good catcher
in Schmidt and a good, peppery util-
ity man in Sentelle. Their fielding is
good.
But since McDonald and Kniseiy
have Joined the Barons we are posi-
tive that the Gulls are no stronger
than the bold and battle-scared. And
we have no fears in predicting that
even should the Gulls win the pennant
there will be no runaway Atlanta
will be up in the race throughout the
season. Birmingham is fast emerging
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-22
COVALESKI STRONG
AND BILLIKENS LOSE

Chattanooga, May 21.-Covaleski held
Montgomery to one hit today and Chat
tanooga won the final game of the series,
2 to>O. c. Brown pitched a great game,
especially when men were on bases, but
in the eighth, Kings single, Flick's sac
rihce, Elberfeld's single and Elston's
double produced two runs, little slow
fielding by Montgomery helping Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-22
PRINCE PLAYS PING PONG

Halifax. May 2l.-Prince Albert,
second son of Englands King,
chose tennis today in preference to
visit to the government house,
where he was to have been received
in state by the lieutenant governor
of this province.
The streets We're decorated and
hundreds of persons massed the
sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the
young prince. At the last moment
he decided he would rather play
tennis with cadets of the training
ship Cumberland, now In port, and
of whose crew he is an ordinary
member.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-22

SUMMARY.
Two Base Hits-Smith, Agler.
Three Base Hits-Shanley, Butler.
Double Play-Smith to Alpermann to
Agler.
Innings Ptched-By Dent 8, none out
in seventh, with hits and runs; by
Parsons with hits and runs.
Struck Out-By Dent 2, Price 8, Par
sons 4.
Bases on Balls-OR Price 2, Par
sons 8.
Sacrifice Hits-Smith, Alpermann.
Stolen Bases-Schweitzer.
hit by Pitched Ball-.Bailey (by Par
sons.
Time :55.
Umpires-Hart and Pfenninger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-05-22

Stolen Bases-Messenger, Robertson.
Double Play-Robertson to Schmidt.
Bases on Balls-Of Prough 9 Cavet g.
Struck Out-By Prough 9, Cavet /.
Sacrifice Hits = Messenger Moyer
O'Dell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Remember we pay no commissions. We do
pleased with the manner in which treat then
home At Your convenience Terms to suit YOU.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

OF excessive smoking. Alfonzo is
known 20 be the greatest cigarette
smoker among all crowned heads. His
mother almost always has a cigarette
between her lips, except when asleep.
End she lays down the principle tina,
smoking is a great aid 10 thought.
Among other royal women smokers
are the dowager empress Of Russia,
and the reigning Russian empress.
According TO information received
from England the king Of Spain has
decided in due time. to send his son
and heir TO Elton TO receive the ground
work OF his education That this
news will be denied goes without say
ing. but the English source is conf
dent Of its correctness
The king was doubtless influenced
as much by the healthy life the boys
lead AZ Elton and the encouragement
Of sport there. as he was by the
schooling his son will receive. His
decision will. nevertheless. meet with
lot OF opposition in Spain, where
the grandees already think there is
too much English influence at Court
Because he was pious enough to stop
victim a Russian peasant who muir
dered an English mine manager has
been brought to justice. The story
has been made public by an American
mining engineer who has just return
ed from a six months tour Of the min
ing regions of western Siberia.
The murderer had resented a rebuke
from the mine manager for whom he
was working. and had sworn ven
geance. That evening a shepherd saw
the peasant mount the veranda of the
mine managers quarters. where the
owner could be seen sitting with his
back 10 the window The miner had
. pistol in his right hand and as ne
raised II % FIRE ne crossed himself
with his left The peasant was too
far away to intervene or even to recog-
nize the asssilsnt. but he did notice
that the murderer. in crossing himself.
did rot Sem able 20 double his arm
al the elbow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
FOREIGN NEWS NOTES

jealou-ly guarded by the state. Per
nIits 10 open tobacco shops are usual
Is granted To widows OF officers Of
the army and navy. or Of other en-
plOyes OF the government The Wild
ows usually lease their permits 10
other persons in consideration OF fixed
annual payments. The price OF a
cigar Of a given quality Is the same
all over France. and the same II one
cigar or a thousand are purchased.
The hotels and restaurants buy their
cigars 81 the same prices a. they are
sold 20 the general public. but they
add from 80 To 100 per cent a. their
own profit There are 1880 author
lied tobacco planters in France, Who
grow about ~ million pounds OF to-
bacco on 10000 acres The monopoly.
besides buying ar the tobacco grown
T., France. purchases 80 million pounds
OF foreign grown tobacco. most Of II
being American leaf
4 French aerial squadron will short
IS attempt 90 fy across the Sahara
desert. and the National Aerial league
has published the following itinerary:
The sirman viii start from Oran
and follow the railway lines as far as
Figuig. afterwards they will cross
tie line OF GASES as FAR as Aaulef. Be
tween Aouief and TimbuctoO the line
OF fight will lie across a desert waste
CON pIetciy lacking in landmarks for
tHc slusdron's guidance: General
Pailloud believes the flight 10 be an
exceedingly dangerous one. and has
suggested sending a caravan 10 erect
stone pyramids a. various points for
the guidance OF the aiTmeu.
King Alfonso OF spain. daring his
recent visit 10 Paris. amazed the
French officials Who attended him dur
.nE the hunt at Ramboullet by the
number Of cigarettes he smoked
He appeared 70 use a fresh box OF
20 every hour. and vet he did not
give the least indication OF the effects
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

the leaders we're arrested and the
gang scattered.
Toxic, the meeting place of the great
International Sunday School conven-
ton in 1916. is preparing in a far
sighted way for the great gathering
Already preliminary arrangements are
being made so that every detail may
be worked out 10 insure the success
of the congress. Japanese business
men and financiers have come forward
with the promise of funds, and active
workers like Count Okuma, Baron Shi-
busawa, Mayor Sakatani and DR.. Soy
eda are energetically helping in get
ting the convention machinery under
way.
a meeting of Japanese and Ameri
cans was held recently at the home
of Count Okuma, who is president of
the Japan Sunday School association.
and it was proposed, among other
things, TO erect great hall for the
meeting of the convention. But the
question of accommodating several
thousand foreign delegates is the most
difficult TO solve. From 1900 to 1000
delegates are expected from the
United States. and owing to the scar
city of hotels in Toxic, the problem OF
lodging the visitors is perplexing. IL
is estimated that the existing foreign
hotels would take care of about
thousand but as the convention meets
in June many of these accommoda
lions will have been taken by tour
lists. The suggestion. therefore. has
been made that residents of Toxic
possessing foreign style houses should
help out the general committee by
placing one or two rooms at its dis
posal for the use OF delegates.
The first Official utterance from
Japan concerning the effect OF the
opening Of the Panama canal has been
made by NJ. Yukawa, chief OF the bu-
resu OF ship supervision. before the
japanese Ship Owners association. |
and IL indicated anew the importance
Of the canals opening upon the worlds !
commerce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Pari France-The governments to-
bacco monopoly brought a net income
81 the state last year Cf Sl05.000.Oo0.
ar tie largest return since the foun-
dalton OF the monopoly one hundred
rud two wears ago This vast profit
vas made out OF a capital Of about
$50 GOO GOO. or about one-third the
capitalization az the lately dissolved
American Tobacco GO.
Visitors 20 France are inclined 10
criticize the quality OF tobacco sup
piled them. principally because they
are unable 10 ind their favorite brands
such a. are on sale al home But a.
Freuclfnen have no knowledge OF 70
bacco IN any form. except such a. Is
supplied them by the government. they
are quite content with the qualities OF
tobacco. although they may grumble
a. the prices Much 81 the tobacco
smoked m France is grown IN the
CCuu'Ty itself The government keeps
. sharp eye on all raisers Of the leaf.
and the whole OF the crop must be-
sold % the state AZ a far sppraise-
meur-
Twenty great factories work up the
whole 81 the tobacco manufactured
IN France. and the riEIt 20 retail s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

Mr.. Yuakawa confirmed the belief
held here that cotton from the south
ern states and machinery from New
and other eastern states will eventual
ly prefer the Panama canal as the
route to the far east Many people,
however, believe that as a general
trade proposition preference will be
given to the Suez route because OF the
numerous ports of call. This route.
Mr.. Yukawa thought. had the great
advantage of permitting easy supply
of fuel and frequent taking on and
delivery of freight. AS against this,
however, il should be pointed out in
favor of the Panama route that coast
wise trade profits chiefly the local
shippers, and also that the American
government plans to establish a gov
eminent supply station for ships that
pass through the canal. where fuel
may be bought at cost.
The interest of the Ship Owners
association in the subject lies in the
fact that il is considering the con-
struction of new ships to reach out for
the markets on the eastern coast of
North and South America, as soon as
the Panama canal is opened.
Brussels. Belgium,-King Albert of
Belgium has taken up earnestly the
project of a monumental hygienic
world city, to be a clearing house
for international business and ideas.
He received recently Hendrix c. An
dersen, an American sculptor former
Iy of Newport, r. l.. but who now lives
In Rome, who laid before the king
drawings and plans of the immense
Americans" said the king to Mr.
ARE not afraid to undertake
great projects. projects which are
often helpful 10 all humanity" Con-
ttnuing his majesty asked many ques-
lions about the details of the arrange
ments for the ideal city especially the
central heating system and the under
ground communications. His technical
of these subjects surprised
Mr.. Andersen until he learned that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

king was a man of wide techniC 81
knowledge in engineering subjects
doubtless because he had take:a. when
a student, a thorough course I'm epgi-
leering.
The plans for the ideal city, copies
of which Mr.. Andersen presented 10
the king, are the work of Ernest He
brard of Paris, assisted by 40 other
arhcitects who have reduced to pre-
cision Mr.. Andersen conceptions. Hav-
ing approved of the general idea, the
king talked of the possibility of real
izing the design. Mr.. Andersen ex-
planned that he was not Immediately
concerned with the economic aspects
Of the subject, that these were being
worked out by technical experts who
would be able to present complete
financial scheme in 1916
King Albert expressed his appTecia-
ton OF the advantage TO all nations
of a city in which all should have
part and which would draw all ma
tions into more practical and harmon
ious relations While other cities have
grown without design, with some 1ne
and beautiful things amid much that
is mean and ugly, this city would be
built according to a coherent plan and
beautified by all that science and art
could bestow. The king believed that
not only was the vision a splendid
one. but that it was capable of real
iZation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

After shooting his victim through
the back, the murderer fed. The
shepherd told his story to the authori-
ties and they at once recalled that the
peasant who had had trouble with
the mine manager was the possessor
of stiff left arm, the result of an &C
cident. They arrested the suspect and
he confessed the murder after the of
ficers told him his act had been Wit
messed
Toxic, Japan.-An entire native
tribe devoted to brigandage has just
been broken up and scattered by the
japanese police. With their elimina-
ton, something has been learned of
no.. these robbers operated.
The tribe has been compared TO the
automobile bandits OF France. in that
they hung together for self protection
and resisted the authorities with the
same logged determination. This rob-
Der clan. numbering about 5000, had
its refuge in the mountains OF Hakone
IL had existed since the old DAYS of
ieudalism, and a long list OF depreda-
tions, savage. ruthless and cruel in
character, has been laid al its door.
In times or peace. that is when the
pursuit Of the authorities was not too
persistent. the bandits would live
with their wives and children in tents
down in the valleys. The men wenr
cut as umbrella-menders, locksmiths.
or beggars. their real purpose being
70 recOnnoitre the field for robbery
Their system Of operation was always
cautious. but they fought desperately
when cornered. BY well planned rob
berries and murders they kept who-e
terrorized for months at a
time. At the first indication of real
danger, however. the tribe disappear
ed into the mountains.
Several policemen who traced the
bandits were killed and their bodies
mutilated. Recently four detectives
succeeded in joining the band by a
ruse, and il was By that means that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

lers send their friends here buy because they
Make Your selection now, and will deliver your
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

The peculiar properties of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy have been thor
ougEIy tested during epidemics of in
fluenza, and when it was taken in
time we have not heard Of a single
case OF pneumonia Sold by all drug
gists.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
flashlights at Flebia,s.

Flash lights. electric engines and
motors at Fiebig's, 1919 Third avenue.
Open Wednesday and Saturday nights.
Look for the big electric key.
-(AaY.1 =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
GREAT ARTISTS USE AND ENDORSE THEM

We mention a few who use the Kmla1l in their own
homes Nordica Eames Patti. the De ReSzkes, Myrtle
Elvvn, Licbling. SOusa, DamrosCh and many others
The Chicago Musical College tthe largest in this
try has Kmball pianos in Fifty 9TH
schools and academies in the city OF Chicago alone
II the Kimball almost exclusively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

The kimball improved
and patented pin block i an
timoi>turc proof. No con
traction or expansion cauS-
ed by dampncss or dry heat.
thereby holding the strings
in tune longer. No splitting
Of the pin block and conse-
quent looscning Of tuning
pins.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

The action used in the
kimball contains one of the
most valuable improvements
OF the present day (protect-
cd by United States patcnt).
Not affected by changes of
atmosphere thus avoiding
loosening of hammers and
hampers and consequent rat
tie. Necessity of spacing and
adjusting travel of hammers; work
ing out of the center pins and the
warping or sagging of the rail-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

All the news all the time-Fhe Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

"By your deeds shall ye be
known" The success of the
past is a guarantee of the
future. The kimball goods
have been over a half a cen
fury on the market. Their
success has been the great
est and is a matter of history
in the piano world. The
kimball can be relied upon,
therefore buy the kinball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22
Reasons Why the Kin1ban Is So Popular

The Kimball piano is
made entirely in the largest
piano factory in the world by
the most skilled workmen
gathered from this country
and Europe. Every part of
the kimball is being made
in their own factory under
one manufacturing expense
it is marketed at a less cost
than any other of the So
called highest grade pianos on the
market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-22

The new scale in the Kim
ball piano is different from
other pianos. 1t Is 50 de
signed as To permit the Use
Of much longer strings than
. out Of 10 other makes.
Fully s to 10 inches longer.
The longer the string is of
course the more tone vibra-
ton. The tone quality Is OF
great purity and absolutely
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-26
SENATOR PITTMANs COAL LAND BILL

c ENATOR PTTNIANS coal land bll the full text of which C published Saturday. has for it's object the settlement
 the coal lands question: but does not deal with the lands that still controversy and for which applications for pat have been made and the purchase price deposited with the The Pttman bill to the government the numbered sections while the odd numbers under it's visions be thrown open public entry One criticism of the bill is that does offer any nducement to the prospector although does provide that before location be made the locator must have made sona examination of the land This provision made for the purpose of eliminating dummy enymen and ensurng good faith upon part of the ocatos This provision also would have the effect of dScOuagng specuator while the reservations be made by the should have the effect of dscouragng attempts to create monopoly.
 Pittman in speaking of his bill that Eve will get back conditions if this bill is made law, and inclined ndorse that view. It step forward in the ameioriaon of condition that has become ntoerable Alas kans want coal developed and that will bring this about will be welcomed The Territory has suffered long enough from policy of repression and mastery nacv M that has been instrumental in retardng the and prosperity of the Territory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-26
THE OPENING OF THE COAL MINES

THERE already unmistakabe evidence that the federal
 desrous of assisting in the development of the
 of Alaska, notably its coal This fact lusat by expedition will this go the Maanuska field for the purpose of mining several hundred tons of coal for navy experimental purposes by the further fact that the Bureau of Mines anxious to offer it's aid and suggestions to the patented coal claims in order encourage their development for commercial purposes
 This would indicate refreshing change from the botgup policies that have been pursued in the past To de- veop coal capital needed and the action of the ad mnstraton Washington in showing its interest in the open ing in the Territory refreshing contrast is submitted with the policies pursued by its predecessors which wholly the direction of dcouragng development and the investment of capital.
 Juneau this section of Alaska vitaly interested this matter The Harkrader mine Admiralty Island at hand and development along commercial lines would substantial price the and thereby aid in the reduction the of living and stimulate industrial enterprise.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-26
THE NEWEST ALASKA RESERVATION

ONE of the last Taft administration to V Islands bird pasture some
 such thing The reservation made believe, March courSe usual without due consideration Other covering the Aeuan group with blanket were given creating fish protection and the ke goes the for it par with those which given the setting aside of oh CT Alaska reServeS-to the country for poSerity.
 In the days Clifford Pnchot is facetiousy told that he and President Roosevelt du rainy day. would look at map of Alaska nd remark that it good day for marking out another reservation and To- done Seriously do not know purpose the Aeuan subserve We do not believe that there demand for it. outside of the bureau responsible and time should be lost in restoring it to the public domain The applies to that oth CT notable eServe-he Chugach which well illustrates the folly to which the bureaucraticfadd have been committed
 Japans belgerent attitude should remind gov renment that Alaska the for naval purposes but permitted to mine it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-26
SCANDINAVIAN IMMIGRATION
enterprise,

A SEATTLE steamship who has just returned from A visit to Scandinavian Peninsula is quoted saying
 that tens thousands of Scandnavans will to the Pacific make their homes upon the opening of the Panama Steamships will bring them direct to their places of destination should share this immigration The Scandinavian peoples the kind that want They Northern people their respective countries cmatcay much like Alaska We doubt will get the overflow, but should get that We have just inducements to offer these people the State of Washington for instance We have more in Our fisheries much extensive and Scandnavans the fishing business all it's branches
 we can offer them agricultural lands and they make good farm umbermen and miners and they are skilled industrial pursuits AS citizens they most desirable Alaska has all the opportunities any part of Pacific Coast offer Pub Hcy needed attract immigration. With the beginning of increased industrial development this Territory will be able to take care largely augmented population that can here find that opportunity which is denied them elsewhere.
The Alaska daily empire., 1913-05-26
A LETTER FOR YoU2

List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postofEice at Juneau, Alaska, on May "A, 1913 Parties wishing same should say advertised"
 F. Aftaikin, Clark Ardary (9), c. H. Ardary, James Ashworth, Mrs. An ma Baker, Dr. c. M Beck, Cerilo Ca monas, Lillie Corney, A. S. Chute, c, A. Dick, Mrs. Cecil Hart, Louis Ho' gan, Louis Kirvella, Charlie Larson, John Machrye, Jack Martinson, Sam Mizo, Alex Mcdonald, Herr Karl Ny, land, Mrs. Jennie Parks, Mrs. L. M Pratt, c. G. Porter, Dr. c. N. Presnall B. Miles Raub, Ed. Rutback, Mrs Richard Stads, Ambrose Andrew Schwaesdall, w. Seaton, Add Smith Bert Sutherland, Frank Spurlock, l. P. Sunderland, c. Tonning, Mrs. An drew J. Wanamaker (2), Mrs. Joe Weller, Mrs. Chas Willens.
 E. L. HUNTER, pm.