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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
NINE BALLOONS TO
ENTER ELIMINATION

Kansas City, July 3-Nine balloons will
rise from aviation field here tomorrow
afternoon in a struggle to determine
which three of the number shall rep
resent America in the International races
for the James Gordon Bennett trophy to
be held In France this fall.
All of the balloonists are men of ex-
perience. 7. Connor, local weather fore
caster said today he believed the air
pilots would find steady current in the
upper stratum sweeping northward and
easterly out over Iowa, Wisconsin or
Minnesota and the great lakes into Can
ada.
But the pilots must climb high to get it
The entire country near the great lakes is
criss-crossed with freakish currents, blow
ing in every direction. so 1t is necessary
to rise high to avoid them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
Carl Thompson Formally
Returned to New York Club

dition and was always ready to fight He
won but two games and lost Il.
Manager Molesworth had good word
for the collegian. Hes one of the finest
youngsters 1 ever had on my club" said
the chubby leader but he just lacked
experience. | believe he will yet become
a winning moundsman. Hereafter in
tend to rely upon seasoned players as
this experience has taught me that the
chances are too great when a youngster
Is experimental WITH.
While Thompson's pitching average will
show him unsuccessful, he will probably
lead the league in hitting for the entire
season. When he was placed upon the
ineligible list, he had participated in II
games. Tn Il times at bat, he slugged 10
safeties and scored one run. His bat
ting clip is .s66
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
POSTMASTERS TAKE
CHARGE IN NDECATURS
First Democrats Since Ad-
ministration of Cleveland
NEWSPAPER SUSPENDS
Crowds Expected Today to Attend
Festivities--Illinois Couple Pass
Through Decatur on
Motorcycle

Decatur, July 3.-tSpeciall-Th De-
caturs now have democratic postmasters
for the first time since the administration
of President Grover Cleveland. William
E. Crawford has taken charge as post
master of Decatur, while Claude Mcmillan
has taken charge of the New Decatur
postoffice. He as was Crawford was ap-
pointed on. the recommendation of Con-
gressman Richardson
James Nix, wanted in Decatur. for bur-
glary, was arrested yesterday at Madison,
10 miles east OF here on the Southern rail-
road by the town marshal of Madison.
Deputy Sheriff Hugh Wright went 10
Madison yesterday and brought Nix here
and locked him up in the county jail
A dog belonging to i'll. Calvin, a well
known wholesale merchant. went mad
yesterday and caused quite an excitement.
The dog was finally killed in the yard OF
Mrs. II. M. Harrison.
A revival meeting will commence next
Sunday at the West Decatur Presbyterian
church.
The Morgan County Times a weekly
newspaper published in New Decatur by
j. c. Orr for the last four years, has
gone out of business. Mr. Orr has gone
to Birmingham to accept a position on
one of the afternoon daiiies. The Tlmes
was closed down because it was not a
paying proposition. This leaves two after
noon newspapers and one weekly in New
Decatur and one weekly in Decatur
A big crowd from far and near is ex-
pected to attend the big Fourth OF july
celebration in the Decaturs tomorrow
During the morning a big industrial ant
business parade of floats will he had
During the day there will be speaking q
barbecue. dancing, all kinds of outdoor
sports a Oakland park Al night thers
will be dancing and fireworks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Perry of Chica &C
passed through the Decaturs yesterday
on a motorcycle. They have made the en-,
tire trip from Chicago on their motorcXls
and will visit number of places in fhs
south on this trip.
Two little daughters of President S. 5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
KENNEDY MANAGER
FOR HENDERSON
Secretary of Alabama Rail-
road Commission Will
Conduct Campaign

Montgomery, July +s.-especial.} Sans
uel f. Kennedy OF Admission, secretary
OF the Alabama railroad commission. was
appointed manager of the campaign OF
Charles Henderson, candidate for gover-
nor. and president of the Alabama rail-
read commission.
Mr. Kennedy has been secretary of The
railroad commission several years, and is
one of the best known men in Alabama
politics, lie has announced that Mr.. Hem
derson will open headquarters and begin
an active campalgn at the proper time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
LOVE SHOWS FORM

Selma, july Especial. )-Love had Co.
lumbus at his mercy today, Selma win
ming by the score of II to o. Holtz and
Guitterez of Selma hit two lucky home
fence. Score: R.H h.
Columbus .............. 900 900 600 = 0
Selma ,.................. 210 302 1912 le {
Batteries: Lunsford and Utter; Love
and Guitterez.
Pensacola, 8, Clarksdale 0.
Jackson 8, Meridian / (first game)
Jackson IL. Meridian (second game).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
THE "G.A.L." RESULTS
STANDING
Rohe's Crew Stars

Newman, July a. Special. )-After
LAGRANGE had scored three runs in the
first inning Newman came from behind
and won by a score of 6 to 8. The fea-
ture of the game was the home run of
Robe and Rice and the good hitting
of Howell and Griffin and base run
ming of Robinson of Newman. Scheusller
met his defeat at the hands of the
hard hitting Newman team Score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
Yacht Sets New Record

New York, July IA new record for
big steam yachts over measured mile
course is claimed for the Sovereign, built
for the late NJ c. d. Borden of Fall
River at cost of s250, 600. In speed trial
on the Hudson river near Yonkers yes
terday 1t was asserted the yacht covered
the mile In | minute, 35 seconds, or at
the rate of 7.s9 miles per hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
PRICE HUMBLES THE
REJUVENATED PELS

Auahta' July 3.-Atlanta won the open
ing game of the series from New Orleans
tooay to 0. Price was in invincible form.
Welchonce made his one hundredth hit of
the season today, the first player in any
league in the country to reach the cen
turY mark. Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
S are already planning to wres

countries are already planning to wrest
athletic supremacy from the Americans
at Berlin If possible. 1t is the general
opinion abroad, according to Spalding
that even though the United States wins
at Berlin, 1t will be by greatly reduced
scores, and that 1920 will find the Olympic
games an absolutely open contest with
at least three or four countries closely
grouped at the finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
$1,000 REwARn

A REWARD OF $1,000 WILL BE
PAID FOR INFORMATION RESULT
ING IN THE ARREST AND CONyIC-
TION OF ANY PERSON or PERSONS
FELONIOCsLA PLACING DYNAMITE,
NITRO GLYCERTy OR OTHER EN-
IOSlvE ON ANY STREET CAN
TRACK IN THE CITY OF BIRNyN1-
HAM. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM
by G. ExuM. As PRESIDENT OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSION ERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
Fry Settles After Blowup

Gadsden July S-tSpecial.)-Ery looked
an easy proposition in the first when four
hits and an error gave the SteelmaEers
four runs. However. he came to earth in
the second and the locals could not get one
over. Meanwhile, the visitors took to
Waters offerings and took 12 hits netting
seven runs. feature of the game was
Reineckes running catch of Blackwell's
srounder In the seventh. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04

Smith. Double plays. Chapman to Alper-
maan; Bisland to Alpermann to Agler.
Struck out, Price 3. Walker 5. Bases on
balls. Price 2. Walker A. Stolen bases.
Smith. Bisland. Bailey, Agler q Passed
balls. Chapman, Adams Balk Walker.
Hit by pitched ball, by Walker (Bisland,
Alpermann). Time, 2:10. Umpires, Rud-
derham and Hart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
Admission Suffers Defeat

Talladega, July 3.-(Special. 1.-The In
dians defeated Admission in pretty game
by the score of to l. The features
of the game were the pitching of Roberts
with men on bases and a bare handed
catch of long drive by Zwald Talla-
dega pulled off a triple play in the sixth
Score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
Vote Down Suffrage Amendment

Atlanta, July 5.-The Georgia state
senate today voted down a resolution
to permit supporters OF woman's sur
frage to hold two meetings in the
senate chamber next week, An effort
will now be made by the suffragettes 20
obtain the consent of the house repre-
sentatives to hold the meetings In the
latters chamber
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
To Clear Up Appoint ments

Washington, July S-Democratic
senator's will make a special effort to
clear up the Presidents appointments
consisting largely of postmasters.
pending before the Senate for some
time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04

Summary Two base hits. Donaldson.
Cooper, Proctor. Sacrifice hits, higgins,
Williams Reese, sRamage. Camp, Rich
ards. Struck out, Roberts s. Stevenson
6. Bases on balls. Roberts /. Stevenson
l. Hit by pitcher. Ramage. Triple play,
Chambers to Richards to Zwald. Umpire
Welch. Time, 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
South Atlantic League
Pope Receives Cerretti

Rome, July 3.--The pope took great
interest in reports on America, it's
clergy and it's general progress which
he heard today from Monsignor Bon
aventure Cerretti, auditor of the apos-
tolic delegation at Washington He was
received in an audience entirely pri-
vate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
WEEV|L OUTLOOK
BETTER IN SUMTER
Fight Against Pest Begins
to Bear Fruit
DROUTH is BROKEN
More Cow Peas Will Be Planted in
Sumter Than Ever Before.-The
Corn Yield Is Expected
to Be Large

Cuba. July 3.-(Specla 1.-The well de-
termined fight on the boil weevil is begin
ning to bear fruit and the outlook now is
decidedly better than two weeks ago.
Weevils are becoming very scarce, and
with the continued picking up of pune
tured Squares the farmers hope to con-
tiiue to held them in check. Cotton is
blooming nicely and fields generally are
eean. Flowing is going on just as If
farmers were rot up with their work, and
will continue right through the summer.
Invaluable service has been rendered the
people by the cotton culture agents of the
railway Every negro tenant hereabout
is picking UP squares and members of that
race are doing their full duty in holding
down weevil damage.
More cowpeas will be planted this year
than ever before in the history of the
county. Everywhere they are seen, and
instead of planting in the corn only large
patches are being put in of only peas. A
recent bulletin issued by Demonstration
Agent Pace is being widely distributed
ard is leading to still further paintings
of this much desired legume. Peas are
on the tables CT the people now as a daily
menu.
A drouth of over months duration
was partially broken when a fair rain
fell here which has had the effect of
rcviving corn and bringing 1t out Cotton
had not suffered to any appreciable ex-
tent but the rain will help.
Members of the boys corn club are feel
ing much better and they now hope to
make good yields. Where nitrate of soda
has been applied corn is holding up fairly
well
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
ReIgium ACCENTS Plan

Washington July 3.-Belgium today
became the twentieth nation to accept
the principles of Secretary Bryans
peace plan and to ask for the details.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
American Association
STANDING

Results Yesterday
AT Minneapolis: Minneapolis 2, st.
Paul 3.
At Toledo: Toledo B. Columbus 2.
At Louisville: Louisville 9, Indian
apolis 2.
Only three games scheduled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04

Summary. Two base hit, Billingsly.
Home runs, Rhoe, Rice. Double plays,
Smith to Howell Griffin. Clarke, Bran
men to Newkirk. Base on balls, Scheusl-
Ter 2. Lutterell g. Struck out, Scheusl-
Ter 6, Luttrell g. Time, 145 Umpires,
Thomas and Beasley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04
Singing Society to Meet

The Birmingham Sacred Harp Sing
ing society will meet next Sunday at
the Methodist church of Pratt city.
Prof A, \. Jackson, the president. will
be in charge. Singing will begin at
1870.
Broadus of the Tennessee Valley bank.
had a narrow escape from death todav
They were riding a horse down town
when the horse became frightened and ran
away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04

Summary Two base hit, Werner
Three base hits, Harmon, Roxie. Sacri-
flee hit, Pocase. Stolen base, Glass. Base
on balls, Fry l. Struck out, Ery g.
Waters l. Time, IS: empire, Burke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-04

Talladega .................10 101 900 0ls--3
Admission ............l 100 600 OO0--1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
JOHN A. FREESE DEAD.
OLD Resident Of Haverhill Neighbour
hood Dies of Abscess on Brain.

John A. Freese, one of the we'll
known German farmers Of the Haver-
hill! neighborhood, died at his home,
two miles northeast of Haverhill. at
3:45 o'clock Sunday morning. of abb
scess of the brain. He had been SICK
for two weeks. Mr.. Freese had lived
near Haverhill for twenty-five years.
John Anton Freese was born at
Lengerech, Hanover, Germany. Dec. 20.
1863 He came 10 America thirty one
years ago, and six years later came
west and settled at HaverhiN He mar
red Miss Mary Jensen, at Haverhill,
five years later. She survives him. as
do four daughters, Helen, Margaret,
Emma, and Mary Freese. ranging in
age from 10 to II years. Mr.. Presses
father. Albert Freese, of Haverhill, and
four brothers and three sisters also
survive The brothers and sisters are
Bernard, Joseph. and Frank Freese, of
Clemens Freese. of Lamoure
county. North Dakota; Mrs. Christina
Kuhl, who lives in Wisconsin: Mrs.
Anna Wubber, of Illinois; and Mrs.
Theresa Smith. living in Germany.
The funeral will be held at the Cath
Ole church in Haverhill Wednesday
morning at O'Clock, Rev. II. ]. Loos-
brock officiating. Burial will be il
the Haverhiil cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
SAYS HE WAS HELD UP.
e. Nj. Jones. GrinneII Fireman, Claims
He Was Slugged and Robbed.


He Was SIusged and Robbed.
E NJ. Jones, of Grinnell. and a mem
Der Of the Grinnell fire department. re-
that he had been slugged and robbed
of $40 by three men early Sunday
morning while on South Third avenue
on his way to the union station.
From information furnished by Jones
Chief Of Police Clark and Officer Della
hoyde arrested George King. whom the
police say lives al 405 North First
avenue. and James Woodmansee, 212
South Second avenue. The latter is
boy II years of age. Both furnished
bond for their appearance In the
MAYORS court at 2 o'clock this after
noon.
The police. aided by Sheriff Edgar.
were looking for third man, sup
posed to have been participant in the
alleged holdup but they could not find
him this forenoon.
According to the information gath
cred by the police Jones had been at
dance up town. and while going to the
station stopped with crowd of men in
front of an East Main street cigar
store. 1t is alleged whisky was passed
among the crowd. and later Jones
started for the station, accompanied
by others.
The police have no positive evidence
that the two arrested We're with Jones
when he says he was hit over the head
and robbed of two $40 bills. There is
a chance they think, that Jones may
have lost his money.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
THREE ARRESTED
FOR BOO1L[(G|NG
CHIEF OF POLICE CLARK MAKES
ROUND. UP-ALu THREE TAKEN
TO DIES MONIES.
CHARGES FILED IN
UNITED STATES COURT
Herman BarrsIl and Man Named
Dinses-Latter Arrested at 3o4 South
First Avenue-Arrests Follow Quiet
Investigation Made by Police.

Investigations that the police depart
weeks came to a climax this forenoon
when three We're arrested on charges of
Bookkeeping and selling liquor illegally
and turned over to the federal officers,
Those arrested were John Bowman, a
former saloon keeper living on the
south side; Herman Darrell, South
Seventh avenue, near Nevada street.:
and man named Dinges. 3O4 South
First avenue.
All were arrested by Chief of Police
Michael Clark, and turned over to
Deputy United States Marshal George
Bidwell. who held federal warrants for
the trio.
Those arrested were taken to Des
Moines this morning by the deputy
United States marshal and Chief Of
Police Clark, to be arraigned before
United States Commissioner Macarthur
The police department claims to have
evidence OF sales and witnesses against
the three men. Bowman is alleged to
have been selling intoNicants in the
former saloon building just south of the
Linn creek bridge, on South Third
avenue. Dinges lives in the house on
South First avenue tina; the police
searched for whisky last fall. Darrell
is claimed to have been selling in
toXicants in the house near the corner
of Seventh avenue and Nevada street,
where he has been living recently.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
MISS MARIE M'eRIDE,
Who Will Become Bride Of Wisconsin
Man on Sept. I.

Fcrma! announcement has been
made at Madison, Wis, Of the engage
ment of Miss Marie Mcbride, formerl!
of this city. to Stanley Cochems. of
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The announcement
will be received with much interest by
the many friends of the young woman
and her parents in this city. Miss Nc
Bride is the only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph w. Mcbride. formerly of this
cnty but now Of Newton, and is stu
dent in the University of Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin State Journa! tells OF
the announcement party given in MISS
McBride's honor as follows:
1.-The engagement of Miss Marie NC
Bride. of Newton. Iowa, was announced
at a party given in her honor by Mrs.
H. r. Harloff, 217 Murray street, We'd
nesday evening.
Miss Mcbride will marry Stanley
Cochems, Of Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Inc
wedding will take place at the home OF
the brides parents in Newton Sept. l.
The young couple will reside in Stur-
geon Bay.
Miss Mcbride is student of the
where she is prominent IN
student activities
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
BRINGS BUFFALO NlckELs HERE.
Cashier p. J. jacobson, Of Gilman
Bank, First to Distribute New Coins.

Cashier p. J. jacobson, Of Gilman
Bank, First 70 Distribute New Coins.
The first distribution of the new
Buffalo nickels, which were issued from
the mint March 1, is being made oy
Cashier p. ]. Jacobson. of the Farmers
State Bank of Gilman. Mr.. jacobson
was fortunate in placing an order ior
the new coins early. and receiving
them before March /, the date OF issue.
Local banks have had orders for the
coins In for sixty and ninety days, ana
altho expecting them any time, nave
not yet received them. Mr.. JACOBSON
who was in the city today on business
brought some of the coins with MN
and afforded the first opportunity many
had had to see what they looked llhe.
The nickels are slightly larger IN
circumference than the old nickels, ana
because of the fact that both the IN
dian head, on one side. and the bui'
falo. on the other. are raised, some
trouble is anticipated in stacking the
coins where large numbers are handled.
On the side with the Indians head APP
pear the word Liberty" and the date,
1913" on the side with the buffaio
are the words, United States OF AM
erica. E. Pluribus Unum." and the
words, Five Cents"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
COMING MARCH 2e.
Ames GIee Club Makes Its Initial APP
pearance in Marsha!ltown.

The Ames Glee Club of twenty-five
voices promises to prove rare treat to
Marshalltown Their work during the
holiday tour received the highest
praise at every appearance. showing
absolute harmony and perfect training.
AS an additional treat, the club is &C
companied by Mr.. Clyde II. Lissenden'
reader. and Mr.. Joe Rippel. 'cellist. both
of whom lend a pleasing diversity to
the vocal program.
The club will appear under the
a,wpices OF the Covenant Daughters OF
the CONGREGATIONAL church at the Con-
eregational church. March 26.
Admission. adults IS cents and chill
dren under II years of age % cents.
COMMITTEE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
wAsEm FOR MAYOR.
Candidacy of Wellknown Resident Of
City is Announced.


City is Announced.
Announcement is made today Of the
can lidacy of Fred Wasem as a candi-
date for the mayoralty before the ap-
preaching municipal primary.
Mr.. Wasem said today that he had
decided to come out only after the So
licitation Of friends who believed he
would make the city a good mayor. He
had not given the question any thought
until five days ago, and had decided to
enter the race Il have nothing what
ever to say against any OF the other
candidates. and on my part there will
be no mud singing in the campaign
said Mr. Wasem today. IF I am sue
cessful / want to be chosen on my
merits"
Mr. wasem is well known in this
city, where he has lived and has been
in business for forty three years. A
native of Germany, he came to this
country when years of age, and in
1856 passed thru Marshalltown with
his fathers family, en- route to Wright
county. He has lived in this state fif-
ty-seven years, and upon coming to
Marshalltown, in 1870, started with
Peter Kreutzer the lumber and mill
work manufacturing business still OPP
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
RESTORE YOUR GREY HA|R TO IT'S
YOUTHFUL AND NATURAL COLOR

youthful color and remove the Dand'
ruff almost Immediately.
1t is simple, safe, easy to use and
harmless. Its use cannot be detected.
Don't waste time thinking or worry.
ing about your grey hair, or take
chances with new and untried prepare
tions-get a bottle Of Hays Hair
Health today. It's so nice and clean
to use and has been used and given
absolute satisfaction for twenty-five
years. Give it fair trial, the grey
hairs will disappear in no time and
you'll be delighted with 1t.
Druggists guarantee to refund your
money if you are not satisfied with
Hays Hair Health.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
Council Doe. Little Business.

Little business was done pS inc
council al its weekly meeting TINS Tore
noon. except to allow the usual DIS.
communication filed with the couh-
oil saws that F., A. GunZenhauser mas
,,,rned over his claim Of s25 for SER
,,ices rendered the city when 1t pur-
oh.sed the motor fire truck to col
Letting agency. Gunzenhauser was one
of three mechanics hired by .he GU. ~
pass on the specifications Oh cars -,
we're submitted. The Dill was ~. "
lowed by the council because i. "a
much larger than the bills MED os '"e
other two men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-03-10
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In, Marsha!ltown People.

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