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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
LEADING PLAYERS ID COMPETE IN ANNUAL TOURNEY Entry List Smaller Than in Former Years, But Ma
 j0rity of Stars Are
 Paired

New York, August 14-Although the en- try list is smaller than in former years. the names of majority of the leading tennis players of the country were drawn here today for the national patriotic sim gles tournament to be staged at the West Side club, Forest Hills, Long Island, next week. The tourney which has been substituted for the annual singles cham pionship and the proceeds of which will be donated to the National Tennis asso- citation ambulace fund drew entrants from all parts of the country.
 In view of the fact that the play really is a national exhibition tournament with the gate receipts to be given for patriotic purposes, the names of the IS leading en- trants were equally divided between the upper and lower halves and the remain ing AS selected at random to fill in the blank places on the cards. This is not considered a violation of the association rules, as the tournament is not cham pionship affair.
 Every portion of the country is well represented and more than 50 per cent of the first 20 ranking players of 1916 are entered to compete. Included in the up- per half of the draw are Douglas Wat ters of New Orleans, S. Kashio of Japan. R. L. Murray of Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Dean Mathey of Cranford, N. J.; Karl Behr of New York, Craig Riddle of Phil adelphia, and T. R. Pell of New York.
 Among the more prominent players in the lower half are: N. W. Niles of Bos- ton, J. J. Armstrong of St. Paul, J. B. Adoue, Jr., of Dallas, H. "A. Throckmor- ton, Elizabeth, N. J., and R. N Will Hams, II. of Boston, 1916 champion. Wat ters. New Orleans, is paired with John T. Allen of Brooklyn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
THEWOODMANLOSES ID MISS PERFECTION AT GRAND CIRCUIT
Unbeaten Trotter of 1917 Suffers First Defeat. Ruth Mainsheet Easy
 Winner

Cleveland, o. August 14-The Wood man, unbeaten 1917 trotter, today met defeat when Miss Perfection, in the 2.09 trot. opening the second Grand Circuit meeting at North Randall, won the race.
 The Woodman was the favorite. as Mack Forbes, picked to give com petition. became i'll and was scratched
 Only one favorite rewarded during the afternoon. Ruth Mainsheet taking the measure of her opponents in the 3year-old trotting stake.
 In the 2:o7 pace The Savoy, rDe favorite, was beaten by Day Spring, that sold for $15 in a pool of s1sO, and Day Spring won easily.
 Spy Direct, piloted by Geers, was the victor in the 2:17 pace, defeating Peter G, the favorite, in rather easy fashion.
 On account of yesterdays heavy rain and slight rain this morning the track was heavy.
 Summary:
 POI class; pacing; purse. $12oo (a heats): 1Ns oPiii5, U IT., Dy 1hOhO tItdyJ. l 5 The Savoy, blk. g., by Charley
 Hayt (Cox) ................... 21 It Will Tell, b. g. by Red Tel
 Walentine) ...................... 4 5 Time. 2O5; 2:07A; 2:06A.
 2:09 class trotting; purse, $1200 6 heats): Miss Perfection, b. m., by Gen.
 Watts (McMahon) .............. l & The Woodman, br. g., by Empire
 Expedition (Whitehead). .... 32 1 Sister Strong, b. m. (Valentine).. 8 4 Time, 2:oSA; 2:064; 2:0714.
 2:17 class, pacing; purse, 5000: Spy Direct, b. h., by Walter Di-
 rect (Geers) ............... 5 31 1 Peter G., b. h. by the Wolver-
 inc (Snow) .................... 212 2 Baymar, b. Il. (McDonald) . | 8 8 Time, 2:051h 2:06s4, 2.06%, 2101s
 The News sweepstakes, value $S60 G. year-trotting, ? in heats): Ruth Mainsheet, b. f.. by Main-
 sheet (Murphy) .................. 21 i Peter June, oh. C., by Peter the
 Great (Geers) .................... 1 8 Truxton B., b. c. (Cox) ........ B. ? Time 2:09H, 2:10A. 2:12A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
SPORTS
VETERAN PLANK
 FINALLY QUITS
Former Sensational South pa wDecides to Quit the
 National Pastime

Detroit August 13.-Eddie Plank, the veteran left-hander, has retired perma- nently from baseball Fielder Jones of the St. Louis Americans made this known today, when he announced that Plank had left the team last Saturday and gone to his home at Gettysburg. Pa. Plank informed him, Jones said that his reason for retiring was that the strain of baseball was telling on him, causing trouble with his stomach.
 Planks last game was pitched in Washington week ago Monday, when Walter Johnson defeated him, to 0. in Il innings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
LOOKOUTS AGAIN
 WALLOP PELICANS

Chattanooga. August 14.-Chatta- nooga came from behind and defeated New Orleans here today, to l. AL team could get but six hits. four of which were secured by retes, with two doubles and two sinc es i, four times at bat. With threr FeMc4as on bases and one out in Ae ninth Mavshall re- lieved Perry 'an and retired rhe side without f'gtaNr soSrina SaHre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
MoZeyites Drop Final Game 10 Chickasaws
BARoNs IDLE TODAY

The Barons are not scheduled for a clash today. They will probably journey over to Little Rock in time to see the Travellers and the Crack CTS clash in a double bill. Tomor- row the Barons clash with the Travellers. Yesterdays defeat gave the Chicks the series by two vic- tories to one defeat. Elmer Ponder will probably open against the Travellers. Although the Barons lost yesterday they gained half game on the Crackers and remained the same margin in the rear of the Pelicans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
VOLS AGAIN WIN
 FROM LOWLY GULLS

Nashville. August 1.-Fulton was no puzzle to Nashville batsmen today and the locals made it two straight over Mo- bile, The score was to 3. After loose play had enabled the Gulls to establish a two-run lead in the first inning, Scott settled down and held the visitors we'll In hand The batting of Marshall with single, double and a triple in four times up' and a great catch by Bennett fea- tured an otherwise nstless game. The score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
MIKE GIBBONS WILL
 MEET JACK DILLON

Terre Haute, Ind, August 14-Mike Gibbons, the St. Paul boxer, has been matched to meet Jack IIllon of Indian apolis in scheduled lO-round bout here on Labor Day, the club promoting the match announced today It had been stated earlier that Tommy Gibbons would oppose the Indianapolis fighter The weight is to be 162 pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Kelley and Altenburg
 Released by Pirates

Pittsburg. August H.-George Kelley, first baseman, has been turned back to the New York Nationals. from whom he was obtained two weeks ago by the Pittsburg Nationals. and Jesse Alten- burg, outfielder, has been released to the Kansas City club of the American association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Indians Buy Two New
 Players From Central

Cleveland. O., August 14.-The Cleve- land Americans have purchased Pitcher C. L. Torkleson and Third Baseman Fer dinand Eunick from the Marshalltown, Ia, team of the Central association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
virginian Railway Head Quits

Norfolk. Va. August 14.-James Der lingett, general manager of the Vir- ginian railway. with headquarters at Norfolk. has rendered his resignation to become effective August 31. It has been accepted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
 *Batted for Hess in ninth.

Summary: Two-base hits, Baker Reilly, Picinich. Sacrifice hits, Kirk ham, Munch. Sacrifice fly, Reilly. Stolen base, Chapman. Double play. O'Mara to Reilly to Munch. Perkins to Reilly. Left on bases. Little Rock 5. Atlanta 8. Earned runs. off Hess 4, off Palmero 0. Struck out Hess 8. Pal nero 2 Bases on balls, Hess 3, Pal nero 3. Hit by pitcher. by Hess
 Walsh). Empires. Kerin and OToole. Time 1.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Leon Galore Passes
 Physical Examination

New York. August 14.-Leon J. Ca dore. pitcher of the Brooklyn National league club. passed the physical exani- nation before an exemption board here today. He waived exemption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
CRACKERS SUFFER
 DOUBLE DEFEAT

Little Rock, Ark, August 14.-Little Rock won double header from Att lanta here today, to 1, and to 0. Little Rock hit, Hess hard in the first game and doubles by Walsh and Stutz in the fourth inning of the second game scored the only run of a pret- ty pitchers battle between Tincup and Bressler, the former allowing but one hit. The score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15

Two-base Hits-Johnston. Three-base Hit-Vick. Sacrifice Hit-Vick.
 Stolen Bases-Allison 2. Double Play-Caton to Webb to John ston.
 Innings Pitched-Milligan 1-3 with 3 runs 6 hits.
 Base on Balls-McColl 1, Millisan f. Struck Out-McColl 2, Milligan 1, Black 1.
 Hit by Pitcher-Milligan (Cruthers), Black (BealD.
 Time-1 :55.
 Umpires-Breitenstein and Chestnut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
American Association

At Milwaukee,: Milwaukee 7-1S. Kan sas City GA
 At Toledo: Toledo so, Louisville 10 (second game called end sixth darkpess). At Columbus Columbus A, Indian apois 0-2.
 At st. Paul: St. Paul s. Minneapolis 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Drs. Dozier ]! & Dozier Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty : five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of tho Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat, Lungs, Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of Man and Woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15

Seven innings by agreement.
 Summary: Two-base hits, Walsh Stutz, Stolen base, Walsh. Left on bases, Lit- tie Rock 5, Atlanta l. Earned runs, off Bressler l. Struck out by Rressler t. by Tincun ,. Bases on balls, off Bress- Ter l. Time of game, 1:l0. Empires O'Toole and Kerin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Games Today

Atlanta at Little Rock (two games). Mobile at Nashville.
 New Orleans at Chattanooga. Birmingham -Memphis-not scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15

Kitchens. Stolen bases, Knisely 2, Marshall, Meyers. Two-base hits. O'Brien, Marshall Scott, Brown. Three-base hits, Burke. O'Brien, Marshall. Double play, Ellam to Sheehan to Kaufman. Hit by pitcher, Kaufman. Base on balls, Scott 3, Fulton 1. Struck out, Scott g. Fulton 2. Time, 1:50. Empires, Marcan and Pfeninger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
International League

At Newark: Newark 2-2. Rochester 16 At Providence: Buffalo T. Providence g. At Richmond: Toronto 5, Richmond g. At Baltimore: Baltimore 12, Montreal g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
.Batted for Bailey in ninth.

Summary: Two-base hits-Sylvester Bates 2 Stolen bases Gilbert, Edmond son. Sacrifice hit% Barbare, McDaniels. Sacrifice fly, Graf. Base on balls, Bailey 6, Perryman 1. Seven hits, run off Perryman in 1-3 innings (3 on bases, 1 out when relieved). Hit by pitcher, Perryman (Baker). Struck out, Bailey ?, Perryman 1. Marshall | Time, 1:50. Empires. Morgan and Moran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
HOW THEY STAND
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday

Memphis 1, Birmingham l. Little Rock 6-1, Atlanta 10. Chattanooga 8, New Orleans1. Nashville 6, Mobile ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
Games Today

| snN'1 llst at Boston.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-15
AL LEAGUE
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taSultS festerday Be ca Philadelphia l. Rsf aklv 3, New York 10. hi stNeS 4, Chicago 0-5.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

Little Herman Vickers is visiting relatives at Arcadia this week.
 The Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs. F. A. Holt Monday at 8 o'clock.
 Mesdames Will Belzner and Nell Mcintyre of Camden, are in the city as guests of Mrs. D. F. Andrews.
 Dr. J. T. Mendenhall of Rosston, was here this morning attending to business.
 Dr. c. F. Nelms of Laneburg, was among the business visitors here today.
 Buy a scholarship iR a business col lege and get a position with Uncle Sam. We have one that we will sell you at a bargain.
 MT. and Mrs. Griffin Blakely of Stamps, are expected to arrive to- morrow and will visit their parents. Mir. and Mrs. E. Y. Blakely.
 E. N. Daniell left this afternoon for a visit down at Sutton, Bodcaw and other points. Mir. Daniell will be absent from Prescott until the Main Spring Camp meeting begins, the last Sunday in August.
 At the Park Hotel: J. H. Akey, Gurdon; A. F. Madison, R. c. Har- we'll, Little Roc' ]. A. Ward. Fort Smith; R. R. Gillspie, Hope; w. H. Thompson, Sulphur Springs, Tex; c. E. Gregg, Brooklyn; M. o. Carter, Philadelphia; I. w. Bell, T. w, Bell, College Grove; c. Owens, w. c. Dunn, Houston; D. B. Thompson, Texarkana.
 The master draft list of numbers as they were drawn in Washington has been received by the exemption board of Nevada county. This list will be gone over by the board and all num- bers over 1894, which is the highest number effecting this county, will be cancelled and the remaining list will be compiled as they appear in turn on the master list and same will be published in the papers about Tues day or Wednesday.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

The 1916 Club had a delightful af- ternoon with Miss Nell Bush on last Wednesday. "500" was played during the afternoon, after which the guests enjoyed a lovely plate luncheon. The club has decided to take up Red Cross work for the remainder of the sum- mer instead of playing cards as has been the custom in the past.
 Emma Goldman, the anarchist. does not believe in churches and does not attend church services. The mothers of w. J. Bryan, Theodore Roosevelt. Chas. E. Hughes and Woodrow Will son did believe in them and were reg .ular attendants with their children. The church does not produce anar- chists nor bomb throwers but good and upright citizens.
 Gen. Douglas Haig, the greatest of modern soldiers, will read his Bible i4i N'N liiol iliIS anu ulltI d prayer Tor divine help and if possible will go to church and hear a sermon. So will Gen. Joffre and Gen. Pershing and also the President of the United States and many others high in the thoughts of the people of the world today. You had better go, too, and be in good company.
 A number of complaints have been heard relative to the disagreeable odor that arises from the ditch on West Fourth street. The water drains from off the street and stands for days at a time and soon becomes stagnant, thereby filling the pure ozone with a most repulsive odor which is not very encouraging to a tourist. We are not registering a kick but on the request of citizens we are registering com plaint.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28
Phone 101 your drug wants.

Phone 101 your drug wants.
 Attorney w. V. Tompkins is on a legal business trip to Nashville.
 Paul Mcfarland, who has been visit ing relatives here for the past two days, returned home this morning.
 Keep your eyes open for the big ad. that will appear in the News soon. J. H. Harrell. tf
 T. J. Helton of Cairo, H., arrived in the city this morning for visit with his son. Harry F. Helton and family.
 Miss Mary Wick, who has been at tending Draughon's Business College at Little Rock, is expected home this afternoon.
 Mrs. J. M. Stripling and son Dewey accompanied by Mrs. P. M. Pirtle, re- turned yesterday from motor trip to Marion, La., where they visited relatives.
 w. c. Nutter will leave this after noon for Chicago, where he goes to buy fall goods for the Prescott Mer- cantile Company.
 Watson Porter has received a let ter from his brother, Carl Porter, who was among hte first to land in France. Mir. Porter states that he likes France fine. The letter was brought to New Jersey by friend and mailed from there.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28
DANCE AT SCOTT'S HALL

The Cotillion Club gave a dance at Scott's Hall last evening which was enjoyed by P couples of the young people of this city.
 They also had welcomed visitors from Little Rock, Morrilton, Hope and Nashville.
 The music was furnished by Regans 1-plece orchestra, which is the best that can be found in the state. The grand march was led by MT. Hutchin- son of Nashville, Ark, and Miss Ger trude Guthrie of this city. Roy Duke and Minor Gordon acted as floor managers.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28
CHECKS BEING DRAWN FOR
 SERVICES OF REGISTRARS

Little Rock, July 2S.-Checks are being drawn in payment of services of registrars for the selective draft re- gistration June 5. An appeal had been made for volunteer service, but it was unheeded in nearly all instances The only counties where the registra- tion was not attended by more or less heavy expense are Pulaski, Lee and Jefferson, where all the services were voluntary. In Sebastian county there was only a small charge for stnographic service in copying the cards. In some counties the cost ran as high as $400, and the total for the state will exceed S6,000.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28
KEEP FIT AND FEEL FINE

Foley Cathartic Tablets are Y wholesome physic that thorougnj cleanse the bowels, sweeten the ston. ach and arouse the liver. For lnol- gestion, biliousness, bad breath, Dloa. ing, gas, or constipation, no remedy, \ more highly recommended Siuggls bowels are the direct cause of man. ills and the indirect cause of maas!l more. Undigested food poisons sa. cas whole system. Don't be careless, os, that your bowels are regular. h~Pl fit. Then you will feel fine.
 Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.
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Buy your drugs at Guthrie's.

buy your drugs at OulHIle ..
 Watch the News for my big ad. soon. J. H. Harrell. If
 Dr. c. A. Buchanan made a profes sional trip to Texarkana today. Mrs. w. c. Nutter left this morn ing for Hamburg on visit to home folks.
 Miss Evelyn Bracket of Gale, is in the city as the guest of Mir. and Mrs. T. 0. Mcdaniel.
 Dale Wilson, Jr., who is attending Draughon's Business College at Little Rock, is visiting home folks.
 Something new will be found in my big ad. in the News soon; watch for it. U. II. Harrell.
 Allen McCurdy went to TeXarkana this morning and will return with Mrs. McCurdy, who is visiting home folks there.
 J. D. Morrison returned this morn ing from Roseboro and Greysonia where he went on business for the Ozan-G -Greysonia Lumber Go.
 Aubrey Webster of Goodpine, La, returned home this morning after a visit here with J. D. Wilson and fam fly.
 Misses Gladys Gordon of Morrill, ton, and Ethel Arnold of Hope, are in hte city as guests of Miss Marguerite White.
 Rev. T. M. Armstrong of Okolona, who has been assisting Rev. J. c. Johnson in the revival meeting at Moscow this week, left for his home this morning.
 Messrs. M. A. Little and family of Madill, Okla, and w. A. Little of Locksburg, Ark, motored through to Prescott yesterday and are visiting at the home of Rev. J. c. Johnson.
 E. L. Cox has secured the agency for the we'll known Maxwell car and he will be distributor for Nevada county. He has on display already two touring car models.
 FOR SALE - Good all-purpose horse, buggy and harness. A bargain. Reason for selling, am going to war. See Simmons at Mrs. Daniels Board ing House. 27d2 H. B. Mckenzie will deliver a lee ture at the Methodist church tomor- row morning at II o'clock on Jesus as a Teacher" There will be no ser vice in the evening on account of the absence of the pastor from the city. The following party left yesterday in Judge G. R. Haynie's Hudson Super-siX for Little Rock where they will visit Otis Haynie at Ft. Roots: Mrs. G. R. Haynie, Mrs. Joe R. Hamil- ton, Mrs, Fannie Nichols and Law renee Haynie.
 C. Henry Moore has received notice from Governor Brough of his appoint ment as a delegate to the next Socio- logical Congress which meets in Blue Mountain, N. C., August to 6. Gov ernor Brough was elected president of
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
J. C. Williams, Pastor.

J. C. Williams, Pastor.
 Sunday school, 10 a. m.
 Preaching at II, subject, "lhe Judge of all the Earth will do Right
 The subject for the evening service at s o'clock will be on Heavenly Recognition" Shall we retain our distinctive personality and know and remember each other in the other world, will be discussed. All interest ed are invited to attend.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

The Saturday Evening Post and the Country Gentleman will be or sale tomorrow. Call PAP and William Johnson will bring you one.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

The Ladies Home Journal for Aug. ust is a good one-244.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

LOST-Gold stick pin with small diamond setting. Finder return to me and receive reward. Ed Can't ley. 25d2
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

Get this weeks Saturday Evening Post-phone 242.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

The further away from Prescott you send your dollars the longer they will be in getting back. t
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-28

Follow the arrow to Guthrie's.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-14
ARE
 GIVEN TO ITALIANS

ROME, Feb. 14.-Italy has bean given the following guarantees by the Allies in return for a larger de- gree of participation in the European war, especially in the Balkan theatre: 1. The possession of the Austria.l province of Trieste.
 2. The possession of southern AL bania, including the port of Avalonia.
 3. A fringe of Dalmatia running along the Adriatic, thus taking all of Austria's coast line.
 In return Italy has ~ promised to place Every large force of troops" ct the disposal of the Entent. The big Italian expedition Is primarily in tended for a drive northward and eastward from the Saloniki front.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-14
RELIEVED THOSE "WARSHIPS" :.
 WERE MILWACKEE'S BARGE

SEATTLE, Feb. 1.-The observer at Cape Flattery, who reported two large Japanese cruisers passing in Monday, probably saw the Milwauk-: ee railway barge Tacoma, according to Traffic Manager R. M. Calkins. of the railroad company. The Tacoma was recently purchased at Kalama, on the Columbia river, and was being lowed past Cape Flattery, bound for Seattle, about the time the supposed war vessels were reported. The Ia coma had two boilers standing up- right on the main deck, and in the mist they might have been mistaken for a warship's tunnels or turrets. MT. Calkin says.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-14
A Big Time Tonight.

Tonight the big dance given by the Fire Department will take place in Eagle Hall. The committee in charge of the affair has outdone all previous efforts to make the affair a most suc- cessful one. Tickets are for sale by all members of the department and at ths various stores. A good time is guaranteed all who attend. A seven piece orchestra, composed of Jack Surrhyne, violin; Robert Weber, eel 10; George Reinke, cornet; H. Kirby. trombone; Guy Cameron, saxophone and drums; Mrs. Kirby, piano: Louis Larson, bass viol, will furnish the fin est of music. The proceeds of the dance go into the fire fund, and 1t is hoped that everybody will embrace the opportunity afforded of spending a most enjoyable evening and at the same time contribute to most wor- thy cause.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-02-14
This Day in History.

Feast Day of St. Valentine, priest and martyr; St. Abraames; St. Malo :; St. Contran of Orkney.
 727 A. U. c. or 27 B. c. Augustan era began.
 University of Florence chartered in 1343.
 Baber, founder of the Mogul dynas- ty, born in 1483.
 Parliament of Paris ordered Cal wins institutes burned in 1543.
 Canada became a royal province in 1863.
 New Hampshire refused to recog- nize the proprietary rights of Masons in 1883.
 British repulsed at Kettle Creek, Georgia, in 1779.
 Col. Pickens defeated Tories in Georgia in 1779.
 Capt. Cook killed by natives of Ha- waii in 1779.
 Sir William Blackstone, noted En- glish jurist. died in 17S0.
 Oregon admitted to the Union in 1858.