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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18
JUDICIAL REFORM IN ALABAMA
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1t took the wasting of rich, red blood
20 arouse the people of Alabama to the
Importance of judicial reform. Like
a cancer that feeds on itself, but that
slowly spells DEATH the insidious
lethargy of the courts has for quarter
of century been resulting in the
breeding of crime and in the increase
of honiicides. Herein is paradox that
would trouble even the ghost of Ly-
curgus.
summed up, the result is a tragic
parody. Owing to. the lack of har-
mony in the courts, Alabama from
1901 to 1908 had the unenviable distinc-
tion of being exceeded in the number
of homicides. committed by only two
states in the union, Texas and New
York. each with a very much larger
population. In one county alone, that
of Jefferson. with a population of 226.-
476. there were committed in 1911 14s
murders as compared with 1913 mur-
ders in the city of New York, where
the population is 20 times as great.
The fault has been in the courts of
the state. Old methods of procedure
have been in operation A magic circle
OF nicalities-Governor O'Neal is
responsible for the phrase-has been
safeguarding every red handed mur-
derer IN the commonwealth. Courts Of
justice have been converted into YER
table homes of refuge for the criminal
class.
But now, thanks to the example set
in other states, and to the parrot-like
imitation of the public, a reform Is be-
ing accomplished. In the course of a
few more years, il these reforms are
carried out. murderers Will no longer
feel that they can kill with impunity.
Their green eyes Will look twice at
the leveled pistol before the trigger is
pulled. Already they are seeing the
writing on the WALL and they are in
ierpreting this writing to mean, Thou
shalt not kill" In red letters under
this admonition is the threat, .'The
wages of sin is DEATH spelled in cap
ital letters. The Judiciary of the state
is being reformed. Technicalities are
being cast aside. Swift justice is be-
ing meted out, or will be, as soon as
the reform is accomplished. In the
course of few years one will not spec
ulate on the outcome of appeals 10
higher courts. The merit of each case
VIII be the chief desideratum, whereas
heretofore cases have been reversed on
The misspelling of a word
In one of the lower courts of Ala
bama the other day a notorious muir
derer was being tried. He was stepped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

established rules of practice We agree
with you. Now, help US out of the diff
hculty."
But what can the supreme court do
to relieve present conditions?
Probably the most serious evil which
the supreme court may correct and one
of those indicated in the letter of the
associate justices to Chief Justice Dow
del is the abolition of what is known
as the "one-judge decision system.
This system obtains now in only four
states of the union, Alabama, Louisiana.
Tennessee and West Virginia. although
a scarcely better system obtains in
Mississippi. where all of the judges
read the briefs and assignments OF
error before going into consultation.
Justice Thomas C. Mcclellan of tho
supreme court of Alabama in writing
on the zone judge decision" method
said:
fought an appellate Judge be
necessitated, directly or indirectly.
to take part in the performance of
his duty in a process that affects
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

--GHUtO Dy StepnenSOn
For the past Is years Hugo L. Black
has taken an active part In political and
civic affairs. Besides being one of the
most prominent and best known members
OF the local bar, he occupied the position
as judge of the recorders court prior to
the term served by c. w. Wood. He has
also served as special judge In the city
court, acting for Judge Nesmith during
the Illness of the latter
Mr. Black Is actively engaged In the
practice of his profession and has taken
part in many of the most important ac-
tions in the local, state and federal
courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

j. 7. StolIey, attorney at law, has at
tained an eminence in the legal profession
that rarely comes to man of years. In
addition to being chief counsel for a num-
ber of large corporations, Mr.. Stokley
has large and lucrative private practice
While active in politics, he has never
sought office, but was appointed judge
of the city court to fill an uneXpred
term. but the demands of his practice
caused him to resign and to resume his
legal duties. Judge Stokley has already
a brilliant record at the bar, but is des-
tined to go higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

l.. II. Pennington, or Larry" as he IL
familiarly known to q wide circle of ac-
quantances. Is possibly the youngest
man that was ever elected on the board
of revenue. Entered the race for that
position toward the end of the campaign.
he was an easy winner. Mr.. Pennington
was chief timekeeper for the Tennessee
Coal and Iron company previous to his
election. His former experience has prov
en- of value to the board for in addition
to his other duties he has inaugurated
several needed reforms In the clerical of
the board by systemizing the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-18

Hon. L. ]. Haley. former member of
the state legislature and a member of
the law firm of Kerr & Haley, was
born near Elk Creek in Virginia and
received his education at Richmond col
lege. After graduating he moved to
birmingham and entered upon the ac-
tive practice of his profession. His
wife. Mrs. L. J. Haley, was the grand
daughter of the late Judge w. Byrd of
Selma.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
 EASTERN.
INTERNATIONAL.

thirty-third birth day today. On second thought, perhaps "celebrateD is not the word to use. In his new role of manager the former great shortstop of the Cubs has not been bowling success, and he may not be in the mood for. celebrating. At the begin ming of the season it was figured that Joe had a pretty good aggregation of talent, and that he would land the Reds in the first division. Nothing like that has happened, as you well know. Of course, the explanation of Tinker's failure with the Reds is clear to all. Mister Murphy, of Chicago, has pointed out the reason for the seeming incapacity of his former peon to make good as a manager. Tinker is too wealthy. He has saved not less than a hundred thousand dollars from his meager earnings as a slave of the baseball trust. Poor men work hard CT for their money explains Charlie. If this theory is correct, Cincinnati should fire Tinker and hire a day la borer or a newspaper reporter as man ager.
 July ', 1880. He played ball with a semi-pro team in Kansas City at eigh- teen, and year later went to the Missouri Valley League, with Parsons and Coffeyville, Kan In 1900 he join ed the Denver Grizzlies, and in 1901 T western League. His career as a Cub shortstop- begin in 1902 and continued eleven years, and during that glorious period he was one of the trio of dia- mond stars that played so large a part in copping four National League pen nants and two worlds banners for the Cubs. Tinker to Evers, to Chance''-I what vanished gIories that phrase re- calls. Then the great machine broke up, Chance going to the New York Yankees, Tinker to Cincinnati, and Evers assuming the management of the Cubs At the beginning of the season the Peerless Leader declared that Tinker was the best and smartest ball player he had ever met, and much more likely to succeed as a man ager than Evers. That statement naturally angered the great Trojan, and he has doubtless taken much l pleasure in showing up his former chief as poor prophet. As rapid fire double play artists Tinker and Evers l have never been surpassed in the his tory of baseball. and are not likely to be.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
STERRETT GOES
 TO PACIFIC COAST
New York Americans Send Princeton Star to Venice
 Team

Charlie Sterrett, the former Prince son idol, who signed with the High flanders last season at the end of his college year, has been released to the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast League. Such was the announcement made last night by Tom Davis, secre- tary of the Kilties.
 Sterrett. in his first year in the big league circles. made a hit with the fans. his batting and general work on round player. Although Charlie is. a catcher. he was placed on first base and played several good games in the jury to his knees in his college days mer collegian being unable to get up any speed
 For a youngster who never faced big league pitching prior to joining the Ecilties. Sterrett did good work with the bludgeon last season. He participated in sixty-fIve games and had a batting average of .265. Most of his hits were made at opportune times Sterrett. like Mathewson, re- fuses to play Sunday ball As the Vernon club plays 5on Sundays. it is probable Charlie will be excused from Participating in games on the Sab bath
 This season Sterrett's work has not come up tc expectations, and his re- lease is simply one more move on the part Of Frank Chance to get rid of last years holdovers who. in his esi- nation. are valueless to the club.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
SPOR TYPOGRAPHY


 This year of 1913 is a memorable annum for international sporting events. The Polo Cup has been cap tured by America, Sir Thomas Lipton is arranging for another try at the yachting trophy so long held on this side, a couple of ball teams are pro jecting a worlds tower, German and American craft will contest for the sonderkIasse supremacy, Yankee heavyweight has be4n killed in a box ing match with a Cannauck, Chicago has staged an international athletic contest, tennis sharps of several na- tions are striving for the Davis cup, Scotland has pulled off an information al golf match, Bombardier Wells, the English white hope" has been licked by a Frenchy, and the list could be ex- tended indefinitely.
 Another important 1913 event will be the motor boat race for the British International. Trophy, or Harmsworth Cup, and the Motor Boat Club of America will hold trial races for the selection of team of three boats this week, beginning tomorrow. Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight, will be the scene of the cup races, which will be held in August. The trophy is now in the possession of the Royal Motor Yacht Club of England The owners or the American boats will have more than d HlOnCA u OO ltlO1A 1Ailal CoAlAllS NP and ship their craft to England.
 The British International Trophy was presented by Lord North cliffe, tn e famous English newspaper publisher. The American Dixie II. was the win ner in 1908 and again in 1909. In 1910 the trophy went to Dixie III., and Dixie W. was the vitcor in 1911. Last year, at Huntington, L.. l., the cup was recovered by the British when E. Mackay Edgar's Maple Leaf ". was the winner.
 The time of the winners for the thirty nautical miles shows a steady improvemen In 1908 the time was 1 hour, 4 minutes and 57 seconds; in 1910, it was 59 minutes, A seconds; in 1911, 51 minutes, IS seconds, and in 1912 the Maple Leaf ". covered the th1rty-nile course in 47 minutes, 16 seconds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
 
YACHT CLUBS RACES lM
 NORTH. WESTER

Camden, Me, July 7-The hopes of the Eastern Yacht club squadron for good weather today were fulfilled. The Camden hill sent down to the western Penobscot a cool, clear northwestern that drove the fog far off shore.
 The racing portion of the fleet made sail early for the special contest for cups offered by Morton F. PIaIt for sloops and by Harry L. Maxwell of, New York for schooners.
 In the two-sIicker division che start CTS were E1ene, owned by Morton F. Plant and sailed by Capt. William Dennis; Irolik, owned and sailed by F. Walter Clark of Philadelphia and Vagrant, owned and sailed by Harold S. Vanderbilt of New York:
 In the sloop class were the Shimna. owned by Commodore Robert. Treat Paine End, and hailed by Francis B. Crowinshiled; Dorel1o II, owned and sailed by George L. Bathelder and Narcissus, owned and sailed by AL fred Wins1ow of Boston.
 The committee arranged a. 25 mile course about the Bay with a long beat from Mark Island to one of the Gov ernment ibuoys on gthe trial course off Monroe Island
 The sailing of the cruising section of the fleet for tonight's anchorage at North Haven was delayed until after lunch
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
RED DONAHUE, OLD WATERBURY STAR,
 DYING IN PHILA.

Detroit, July Frank ReO Dona- hue is reported dying from tubercu- iosis at his home in Philadelphia. The information was received by broth CT. who was on his way to Alaska The brother. however, called off this trip at once and left at once for Philadel- phia.
 Donahue was long a famous charac- ter in the big leagues. He was last with the Cleveland club in 1905, and the the Tigers in 1906 and 1907. Though still 8 winning hurIer. he quit after the 1907 season in order to run a hotel and saloon in Philadelphia For some years he was carried on the Detroit reserve. list but when it was seen nat his refIrenez1t was the rea1s goods. his name was dropped
 There is no player of whom more yarns are told than this same. Red Donahue It was against Donahue that Joe Birmingham. now manager of the Maps, broke in with the Cleve- land club. in 1908.
 Joe was told to play third and he felt better when he made a single on Donahue in the first inning, but Red applied one epithet to him after an other. and vowed that Birrny would not get another hit that day. And Birny. didn't Nor did he as much as foul He struck out the next four times up CeleveIand lost that game, i've to four, the Detroit team climbing Earl Moore for five runs in the ninth inning.
 Donahue once gave Eddie Hahn touch of high life in New York. Hahn said something particularly unpleas7 ant to Red. and then was famed four times for punishment Every time Hahn came to the plate Ponahue would tip him off to what was coming.
 Here's a fast one, you little shrimp" Donahue would chortle and he would smoke one through at rifle speed for a strike Now, I'm going to show you curve, you busher. Didn't you ever see a curve before ?'' He would laugh as he hooked the-ba1l over the outside corner, with Hahn. breaking his back trying to connect. Four strilzeouts in that game made Hahn resolved not to get funny with Donahue again
 Donahue formerly lived in Water bury. Ct. and is well known in Con- nectfcut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
Bx. Wagner.l


 President O'Rourlze of the Eastern association announced today that the protest filed by the Bridgeport club in theagame played at Savin Rock on June 28 has been withdrawn by the local management. Owner Freeman of the Bridgeport club declared he didn't want to win games that way. The president said that in view of the evidence he would have sustained the protest but after the local man agement withdrew it he could do noth- ing.
 The dispute arose over decision by Umpire Bedford. With Miller on first and Foster second, Crowther of New Haven hit a ball which struck Miller. The latter was called out but Foster was allowed to remain on third, from where he scored. In accordance witk the rules Foster should have been sent back to second and Bridge ports protest was based in this.
 In the matter of Waterburys pro- test on last Tuesdays game at New field, the president said he could not sustain the protest Managef Ken nedy claimed Boardman should have been allowed to score from first after Nash's hit rolled into foul ground near the left field line. Umpire Ian igan reported that the ground rule called for two bases in that section and that Boardman was sent back to third.
 Indianapolis of the American asso- citation has offered $500 for Holden. the crack New London outfelder.
 Skipper Eley, the former local out fielder. got into a fight with an urn- pire in Danbury Saturday. He is play ing with Middletown in the New York New Jersey league.
 Pittsheld has signed Arthur Duehe- nil a McGil1 university pitcher. He belongs to the White Sox-
 For the first time in forty years of racing. Cleveland today was the scene of the opening of the Grand Circuit racing season. Cool and clear weather
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
GERVAlS PITCHES
 POORLY AND OUR BOYS LOSE CONTEST
CBy Wagner.)

Lefty Gervais couldn't locate the plate yesterday and he insisted on giv- ing New London. a g to victory over Bridgeport. The southpaw passed eight and hit two men. He also made several fielding nnisplays, only one :of which can be scored as an error When he wasn't handing out passes Gervais was slammed hard by the Planters and it was a shame to keep him in there. Manager Cross should have yanked him in the third when he, began to wobble. Fans who pay to see a ball game have a right to demand the best the local club can produce and there were a couple of men on the bench ready to go in.
 Behind Gervais the locals felded steadily. Jake Boultes made a great catch of Rocks foul in the eighth and McGamwelI had a couple of good pickups on low throws. The tall cap tain and Quincy Adams did the best batting, Adams getting three safe ones. Freddy Reiger pitched bril- liantly for the Planters and the locals were blanked until the eighth. The
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
PACKEY M'FARLAND
 TO VISIT IRELAElsas 3
Will Take His Folks and Also Build Them Home In
 Chicago

Packey Mcfarland and his folks have sailed for Ireland, their native. land, to be gone three months All of this time, however, will nos be spent in Ireland. London, Paris and Scotland will be some of the stops before they return to this country
 This is not the only treat Packey has given his folks. He purchased a home for them on Marfeld boulevard, in Chicago, not so long ago and i'd allowing them thezrent from one of his six-flat buildings Packey plans to return to the ring shortly and has in structed his manager to get in touc' with the various clubs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
WILLIE RITCHlE
 HIS OWN MANAGER
Champion Throws Down Offers from Numerous Pub
 iicity~ Experts

San Francisco, Cal, July Haunt ed by a horde of publicity pilots who would guide his destinies in lieu of Billy Nolan; Willie Ritchie, today ap- pointed a new manager. Garry Stef- fens will look after the champions affairs
 Every one seems to think I need a manager and to keep away the men trying to get me I have decided to select Steffens,' said Ritchie, after coming in from road work yesterday. .'I know Steffens very well and think he will do.''
 Ritchie was in excellent spirits and tossed many a Quip at Trainer Harry F'oley's expense, winding up with the bunk announcement of the selection n of Garry Steffens-which is Ritchie's real name-as manager.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
SALT PALACE CYCLE
 TRACK HIT BY STRIKE

Salt Lake City. Utah, July 7-The Salt Palace bicycle track, which has been running since 1899, was closed, last night, after the riders refused to make an appearance, and no attempt will be made to reopen the resort The Salt Palace track has been in op- eration longer than any other bicycle track. in the country, and many of the present worlds records have been made there.
 The riders made a demand for an increase in pay, which the manage ment refused to grant As a result of their refusal to ride, Iver Lawson and Paddy Hef1ir have been suspend ed indefinitely. It is said that the fifteen riders who have been compet- ing here will go to Newark, N J., to join the Outlaw riders there
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
"IRON MAN" FINN
 BEATS BROOKSIDES

Iron Man Finn. gave an imitation of Joe McGinnity in his prime by pitching three successive days and winding up with a victory yesterday when 4lhe twir1ed the Remington osts to a triumph over the Brooksides in the City league by 10 to 1. He let the Brooksfde6 down with two hits and shut them out until the eighth. The Yosts combed Wells for 19 safeties, Horkheimer getting three. The con test was played at Yost field The score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07

Two base hits, White, Norris, Hork- heimer; three base hits, Dubee. White; hit by pitcher, White; stolen bases, Carter, Horkh eimer,s Seyfert ?; first on balls, off Finn. 1; off Wells 1; struck out, by Finn 8; Wells 2; left on bases Yost 5; Brooksides ; passed balls, Mo- Cormack 1, Dunn 1; time 1855; atten- dance 200; umpire, Downey.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
FLANAGAN LEADS BRIDGEPORT
 TEAM IN CL.OUTING

The members of the Bridgeport baseball club didn't distinguish them selves with the bat last week, al though they won the majority of their games. Steamer Flanagan was the only one to advance. He was in the
 300 class last Friday but the double header Saturday and yesterday s game, put hiSn back to .291. One floss Shea dropped back to 200. The aver ages. including. YesterdaY's games:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
AROUND THE CIRCUIT
Bridgeport WithdraWs Protest on New Haven
 Game--Waterbuy's Claim Denied

greeted racing enthusiasts as they journed to North Randall track for the first days sports.
 First Baseman Borton, secured from Chicago as part of the trade for Hal Chase, has been failure for the New York Americans and will be sup planted by Williams from the Texas league, as soon as the latter reports Second Baseman zeider, who has been out of the game with an injured foot, will join the Yankees in Chicago We'd nesday.
 The veteran, George Mu1lin, is about to pass from the big show. The twirl- CT who was secured by Washington from Detroit, will be shipped to Mon treal as soon as Washington can get waivers.
 Dusty Joe Phillips. recently releas- ed by the Bridgeport club. has caught on with PfttsfeId. He failed to get hit off Sam Mclean of Waterbury yesterday.
 springheld has suspended Inhelder McCarty for failure to report. He was secured from North Adams of the Twin-state league.
 Quincy Adams looked fine. in the Bridgeport outfeld yesterday. Those three hits were timely If the young ster continues that gait, Manager Cross will keep him
 The crowd got after Umpire Ken nedy yesterday for calling Gervais rap in the third a foul. Many of the fans thought it struck on the left foul line. The clout was a sure three bag ger and Adams was on first at the time.
 Holden of the New London club is the best outfielder seen here this. sea- son He struts around like Ty Cobb but he can hit, field and ruin like big leaguer. The Planters have receiv- ed several offers for him from the ma for Ieaguers Holden was purchased from Albany Of the South Atlantic league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07

DON'T WEAR A TORTURE TRUSS when you can procure one that is com fortabIe, clean and cool. A recently patented truss with no understrapS and no hip pressure. and can be worr. in bath. All trusses are sold on 30 days trial by the Comfort Truss Go Office POS Warner Bldg, Bridgeport, O. Hours: 10 to 12 a. m.
 Sundays. 10 a. m. until 3 ?. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
Batted for Gervais in ninth.

Two base hit, Boultes Three base hit, Irelan, Gervaie. Sacrifice hits, Rock, Reiger. Stolen bases. Holden. Double plays, Boultes to Bowman; Ulricf to Spencer. Left on bases. Bridgeport 5; New London g. First base on balls, off Gervais 8, off Reig ert 2. Hit by pitcher, by Gervais 2. (Noyes and U1rich) Struck out by Gervais 6,-by Reiger- Az Timee2.1o. Inn pire,. Kennedy Attendance 1, 800.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
EAST BRIDGEPORTs LOSE
 TO ROSEBUD BALL TEAM.
The .East Bridgeports lost a hard

The SEast Br1dgeports lost a hard ten-inning battle to the Rosebuds Sunday at Whee1er's lot by a score of to 3. The Buds were outhit but their hits came when needed and were coupled with a, few costly mis- plays which decided the argument in the tenth frame. The East Bridge ports would like to hear from the Fairfield for next Sunday. Score:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-07
DEPOSITS UNTOUCHED
 FOR SCORE or YEARS

Statements have been filed with the state comptrol1er by savings banks about the state showing list of de- positors, who have not taken from or added to their accounts within the past twenty years
 The City Savings Bank Of Bridge port reports sfxty-two for total of $731.32, the largest being Minnie Il1ers with ss9.41 due Falls Village Savings eight, with $e3.63.