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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08
AROUND TOWN.
How about your head?

How about your head?
How long did you live up to EN-?
Now you'll have to get down 10
work.
Under certain conditions a person
can wake up at 1925 a. m. daily and
stay awake for two hours, without
half trying.
What was the use of resolving, any
way?
Which boatman turned in his boat
to the assessor? There's only one in
town-they say.
There are 1882 chickens in Madi-
son county but, Judging from the price
of eggs, most of them are rOOsters.
1t could be a lot colder than seven
below
For brisk mental exercise, try think
ing of a Panama hat.
It's pretty chilly from the end of the
overcoat down to the ground.
1t was only forty-eight hours ago we
were throwing bouquets at the Ne.
braska weather.
Why doesn't James Whitcomb Riley
write a poem about when the frost is
On the window?
You have no legitimate kick coming
unless you had so much implicit conf
dence in the weather that you came
down town without your overcoat Mon
day morning.
If there are only forty-two firearms
seems apparent that every one of
them has been used at some time or
other with fatal results.
The News does it so often-but
there's another big scoop" in this
paper, in the presidents special mes
sage which went to congress at noon
Tomorrow's papers from other cities
will take this message into this field.
There's a lawyer in Norfolk who
never wears an overcoat the year
around; who never wears a vest; and
who wears summerweight garments all
winter. What's more, he could afford
an Overcoat if he wanted to. He
used to have the rheumatism when he
bundled up but now he's Mr.. Well and
Strong personiGed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

DIR. Alexander Graham Bell, the in
ventor of the telephone, lives in a
great baronial hall on an estate CON-
prising about one thousand acres In
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

Why doesn't James Whitcomb Riley
write poem about when the frost is
On the window?
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

You have no legitimate kick coming
unless you had so much implicit conf
dence in the weather that you came
down town without your overcoat Mon
day morning.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

1t was only forty-eight hours ago We
We're throwing bouquets at the Ne
braSka weather.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

If there are only forty-two firearms
in Norfolk, as the assessor says, it
seems apparent that every one of
them has been used at some time or
other with fatal results.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

It's pretty chilly from the end of the
overcoat down to the ground
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

The News does it so often-but
there's another big scoop" in this
paper, in the presidents special mes
sage which went to congress at noon
ITomorrows papers from other cities
will take this message into this field.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

Under certain conditions a person
can wake up at 1926 a. m. daily and
stay awake for two hours, without
half trying.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

dom hear Of the baby having bank
account when II is twenty years old.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

Before a woman marries man, she
expects him to pay her compliments,
after marriage she is satisfied II he
pays her bills.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

II costs parents great many thou.
sand dollars annually to make the dis.
covery that their children can never
learn to sing
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

What was the use of resolving, any
way?
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

For brisk mental exercise, try think
ing of a Panama hat.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

to the assessor? There's only one in
town-they say.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08
SHE HAD HER WAY.

Richard F. Marwood
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

There are 1881 chickens in Madi-
son county but, Judging from the price
of eggs, most of them are ROSTERS.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

How long did you live up to EN-?
Now you'll have to get down II
work.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

When young lovers plan for buying
the furniture for their house they rs.
innate hat the wedd'us presents W.T.
furnish half they need.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-01-08

1t could be lot colder than seven
below.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

It will therefore be extremely hard now"
 Why. only s50,OO?" asked James j.. Jeffries, scornfully today, when told of Hugh McIntosh's proposal to give d $6e,oOo purse for Jeffries-J Johnson bat tie.
 Jefries also took exception to the Australian promoters suggestion that the fight take place in England
 his offer of a $50, 900 purse doesn't look very attractive,' he said How about the $2oo,0o0 offers? Why a syndi- cate in Seattle. backed by responsible men, had made a bonafide offer of a. purse of $15o,o00 for a contest at the Seattle exposition
 But 1t Is not a matter of money with me- All the money in the world would not drag me into the ring If I thought l was going to be licked. If l got into shape and thought I could peat Johnson I'd fight him for noth- ing.
 Il will never enter the ring again unless feel sure have got hack to my old form. I shall not fight anyone unlessl think I can do myself justice"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
NcGYah FHes Cy Seymour
 F07 Punching AyIie Latham

St Louis, March 12-A special to the Post-Dispatch from Marlin, Tex, says that "Cy" Seymour, centerfelder of the New York National league team, was discharged by Manager McGraw today following an encounter between Seymour and Arlie Latham, coach of the team.
 Latham claims that Seymour knocked him down without provocation. The dis patch says that McGraw ordered the fielder to leave the field when the latter appeared for practice
 The special says that Manager Me Graw has issued a statement saying that waivers will be asked for on Seymours s contract at once and that he will be sold to some other club The fight took place in the Arlington hotel and Latham was prone and being beaten when Me- Graw heard the disturbance, rushed from his room and separated the men. When Seymour had been barred from the play ing field he returned to the hotel, packed his trunk and announced his intention of returning to the east at once, according to the dispatch from Marlin.
 Seymour met Latham in the hall lead ing from their rooms to the elevator, knocked him down and then hit him on the cheek, according to the special.
 McGraw was a witness to the affair and immediately ordered Seymour discharged. Seymour would have nothing to say and Latham declared that he does not know for what reason he was attacked.
 McGraw says that he and Latham had just dressed and had started for the ele- vator. Latham was behind and Seymour came up to him. McGraw says he heard Seymour say:
 Why, I'll give you a punch in the jaw" In another second Latham had been knocked down and Seymour jumped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Iailadeaa Preshytery.

Anniston, March 12.-(Special 1.-The Tal- ladega presbytery of the Presbyterian church, U. s. A., which has been in ses- sion this week at Fairview church, Tal- ladega county, adjourned yesterday aft ernoon after a meeting full of harmony and good Christian spirit. Judge R. A. D. Dunlap of Gadsden was chosen moderator and presided over the meeting The Rev. J. V. Talley and s. A. Russell of this city attended the meeting. Commissioners were chosen to attend the general assem- bly at Denver next May as follows; Ihe Rev. S. l.. Robinson principal, the Rev. D. T. Warniok alternate, on the part or the ministry: s. A. Russell principal, and Judge Dunlap alternate, on the part or the elders The next meeting VIII De held at Gadsden next September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
ENGINE COLLIDES
 WITH A HOT POT

Anniston, March 12.-(Special.)- J. There was collision of the north bound Louisville and Nashville passen- ger train with a hot pot of the Irona- ton iron furnace at that place last night, which caused a delay of the train about an hour and a half.
 Fortunately no one was hurt, but 1t is quite remarkable that more serious consequences. did not result from the collision. The engine was derailed and the passengers were a little shaken up and frightened. Only slight damage was done to the engine, notwithstand- ing it was stopped immediately over the melted waste from the hot pot. The pilot was burned off and other slight damage was done to the engine. The accident was caused by the pres ence of another train on the side tracks, which concealed from the view of those in charge of the hot pot. the approach of the passenger train, and the hot pot was pushed across the rail- road tracks just in time to be struck by the engine of the passenger train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Je1J1ieS ScoHs Al Purse
 OJJe1ed By Hugh WcInfosh

New York, March 12.-Hugh McIn- tosh. who promoted the worlds cham pionship prize fight between Johnson and Burns in Sydney, arrived here to- day from Liverpool. Mcintosh an nounced before leaving Australia that he had a purse of s50,000 to offer for a fight between Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Australia.
 He said today the contest might take place in England, France or Austral lia preferably England. He said his sole purpose here was to induce Jeffries to take on Johnson. His offer of a s50,- 900 purse stands
 T am satisfied Jeffres can be trained and brought into fit condition for th @ fight" said Mcintosh. For him to en- ter the ring with Johnson without be- ing in the best of condition, however would be extremely foolish, for John son is a wonderful fighter. It was hard work to get Jeffries into condition when Jeffries was only "A years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
BASKETBALL NOTES

Yesterday afternoon in the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium the St. Pauls Athletic club defeated Powell school in one of the fastest games of basketball played by intermediate teams this season
 The game was scheduled for East park, but had to be played indoors on account of rain. The teams are evenly matched, St. Paul being slightly heav- fer and Powell surpassing in speed
 In the first half the grammar school boys had their opponents continually on the run and excelled both in pass work and goal throwing, the half end ing with the score doubled. In the second half St. PauIs came back strong and played hard and fast McGowan was all over the field and his splendid pass work aided materially in rolling up the score. Antwine also played a star forward for St. PauPs, finally se curing the goal that won the game.
 Driver, who played guard for Powell, was easily the star of his team. hold ing his man down without a goal and securing three to his credit.
 When time was called the score stood IA to 14. For six minutes the battle waged fiercely, neither side be- ing able to put the ball in the bask et until Sandefur. losing his footing fell. leaving Antwine a clear try for goal. The ball dropped squarely in the bas- ket and the game was over
 The detailed score follows:
 Field Foul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Borinu Deep We'll.

Huntsville, March 12.-(Special.)-T deep well of the New York-Alabama oil company, which may prove to the world that there is an immense store of oil un- derneath this valley, is now under way. Drilling operations were begun late yes- terday afternoon in the presence of a crowd of citizens. Paul Mahoney, an ex- pert from the Kentucky and Texas fields, is in charge of the work It is the in- tention of the oil company to make a thorough test of this section. and a num- Der of deep wells will be drilled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
"Sis Hopkins" Next Week.

This Is the tenth season which Miss Rose Melville has been playing Sis Hopkins mat delightful play of rural Indiana life which comes to the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday matinee and night Sis Hop kins" is play which by req son of ts exquisite sentiment and cleanly comedy has won place in the heart of theatre goers which bids fair to remain uncon- tested for years to come. The story of the life and love of this odd little coun- try girl is one of surpassing sweetness and the sentiment is of that type which appeals to the heart and leaves pleasant memories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
CALLS MEETING
 IN JEFFERSON
State Health Officer Sanders Wants a Meeting of Mdwives on
 March 16.

Montgomery, March 12.-(Specia1 )-The midwives of Jefferson county are called to meet March Is in the hall of the Medical ficer Dr. w H. Sanders says that a large attendance is necessary He has sent the call out as follows:
 Montgomery, March 12, 1909. 'To the Midwives of Birmingham and of Jefferson County:
 "A meeting of the midwives of the city of Birmingham and of Jefferson county will be held in the hall of the Jefferson County Medical society, in the city build ing, opposite the TIillman hotel, on Tues day morning March Is, at 1O:30 o'clock. "Al midwives of the city and county are urged to be present, as full instruc- tions in regard to making out and send ing in reports of births and deaths will be given. Much other useful information will also be imparted. The work of mid wives is regarded as very important, hence they should be anxious to avail themselves of the opportunity of attend ing for their own benefit.
 Similar meetings. have been held in 8 number of counties and have been largely attended by the midwves, all of whom have gone away rejoicing that they had been present.
 "Al who attend the meeting will have their names registered as midwives of the county, and will be so recognized.
 Should those who receive this notice know any midwives who do not receive a notice, they are authorized to invite them to come to the meeting and have themselves registered.
 Tt is hoped that every midwife in the city and county will be present, for all who come will find that they have learned many things in regard to their business they did not know before.
 "Dr. Rosser the county health officer; Dr. Douglass, the city health officer, and other physicians of Birmingham and Of Jefferson county will be present.
 wv H. SANDERS,
 s;Gtate Health Officer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
PRETZELS REPORT,
 GAMES CANCELLED

Montgomery, March 12 = Special )- Bpinging his mother, with whom he will set up housekeeping, Jack Lively, Mont gomery's star boxman, arrived today. The fact that he has brought his parent along shows that Jack is confident of staying with the Climbers throughout the season. Archie Persons, one of the fast men in Dixie, was also an arrival, as was DeBalt, a newcomer, who is to be tried in the box. Greminger re- turned from Atlanta today and found that Columbus and Auburn had cancelled exhi- bition games with him, leaving but four contests scheduled for the spring train ing season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
ADJUSTMENTS
Dockstader. MinstreIs.

Lew Dockstader and his merry band of minstreis will hold the boards at the lief ferson theatre Monday matinee and night
 Instead of the old-fashioned first part Dockstader introduces his talent thronpb a social session of the ,Possum unnt ciup' which shows the members in hunt ing costume seated at small tables on the ciun lawn when the first curtain rises. It is decided that black man shall be sent to find the North Pole and Dock stader undertakes the responsibility. His trials are numerous, but he is successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
MOBILE PLAYS MAPS VERY CLOSE GAME

Mobile, March 12.-tSpecial) )-The Cleve- land Maps grabbed the third straight ex- hibition game from the local Southern league team this afternoon by a score of to 1.
 A wild heave by Braun in the third in- hing allowed the Maps one run, and their winning run came in the sixth as the result of squeeze pulled off by Mig Clarke, Flick scoring. Mobile got her only run In the first when Benson and Thornton got doubles to left in success sion. Berger, Cough and Wright worked for Cleveland, with Clarke receiving Torrey, Becker, and Miller worked for Mobile, with Braun at the off end of the battery. fast double play from Sen tell to Gregory to Watson was the only feature, though the general work was good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Hoh Rain Spoiled Wode1n
 Sysfem .0 Debelopmenf

The incoming Barons must have re- ceived notice that rain was holding sway in Birmingham, for yesterday brought no new arrivals.
 While the continuous downpour has put an end to the anticipated practice, Man ager Molesworth is not very much grieved. He is not chafing, because there Is plenty of time, and when the sun is shining early in March and the young athletes are feeling their oats, there is always danger of strained ligament, or charleyhorse, or disarranged muscle.
 Manager Molesworth yesterday morning for the short time the rain held up had the Barons out for a stroll on the south side But before the stroll was com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
BIG LEAD FOR
 FRENCH RUNNERS

New York. March 12-with the begin ming of the last "A hours of the six-day go-as-you please race at Madison Square Garden, the remaining teams appeared to take on some fresh zeal and sprints were frequent during the late hours of the evening. During the day the ten and a half teams which chung to the contest logged mechanically along at a rate which averaged something less than five miles an hour. Approximately 20 miles in the lead was the French team, Cibot and Orphee.
 The leaders score at o'clock tonight were as follows:
 Cibot-Orphee, 637.
 Davis Metkus, 617.3.
 Dineen- Prouty, 693.2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

pleted, the rain began again, and the plan was abandoned.
 No news of any description developed yesterday save letter from William Raf- tis. the Bnghampton third baseman. The writer stated that he would arrive March 15. This delay is of no consequence, es- pecially as there has been no opportunity to work, and Manager MoIesworth was not troubled in the least.
 Next week 1t Is hoped that some good work can be done. By that time prac- tically the entire team will have arrived Tuesday as Is known, the Barons will tackle Howard. Howard has been work ing for some days, and as the Barons will be stiff from lack of practice, the youngsters may be able to play them a stiff game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Pteit1ey 1e GAch Team
 Of Washington And Lee
By R. G. TEACH.

Nine of last years eleven will return and also several 1907 men will aid the team materially in maintaining one of the hardest schedules that the university football management has ever attempted. Games are scheduled with Roanoke col lege. Hampden-S Sidney, Davidson college, V. F. l., A. & M Of North Carolina, University of North Carolina and George town. The management regrets very much that a game could not be arranged with the University of Virginia but the latter refused to even consider a game away from Charlottesville. Washington and Lee has never played a football game with Virginia except In Charlottes- vile during the entire length of ath- letic relationship between the two institu- tions and feels that it is now up to Vir- ginia at least to agree to a game on neutral territory.
 October Is is now the only open date on the schedule arranged by Manager Chenoweth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

Lexington, Va. March 12.-(Special)- The Athletic association of Washington and Lee university has secured the serv- ices of T. Newell Pfeiffer. Princeton 19OS as football coach for the coming season, and he will undoubtedly be a most val uable man in turning out good team from the institution.
 Pfeiffer played halfback on Princeton in 1905, 1906 and 1908, and before going to Princeton, he played two years on Penn Charter He was considered one of tkfe best men on the Tiger eleven and the Washington and Lee Athletic asso- citation received the most f1attering recom- mendations from Roper the head coach at Princeton under whom Pfeiffer served Pfeffer was also member of the Prince ton track team, doing the high hurdles.
 Prospects at Washington and Lee are bright for a most successful season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Mrs. C. D. kinu Dies.

Huntsville, March 12.-(Special )-Mrs. c. D. King, aged s9 years died yester- day at her home seven miles west of Huntsville. She was the mother of John P. King and Miss Lucy King. She came from family noted for longevity Her mother lived to be 101 years old and an uncle of hers recently died at the age of 104 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
At the Gayety.

The Trocaderos are at the Gayety the atre this week, and the entertainment they are furnishing Gayety patrons Is high class in every particular. The olio is well fixed with the excellent playlet, "A 50 to 1 Shot, presented by Frank Finney and company.
 The song numbers are new and catchy, the leader in this particular line being petite Minnie Burke in her baseball song number The engagement of the Tro- caderos will close with matinee and night performance today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
c.I,d Droun. In River.

scottsboro, March 12.-(special)-The B. vear-old son of William Phillips, the ferryman at Section ferry, fell from a boat into the Tennessee river and was drowned. The ferryman and his family live on the bank of the river and the children are accustomed to playing in the ferry boat and were at play in 1t when the little fellow fell in. He sank before his father could reach him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
At the Riiou.

Cecil Spooner will end very success ful engagement of two weeks at the I3iiou theatre with matinee this afternoon and performance tonight. Her latest of 1erins, The Girl Ranles," is an interest ing meiodrama, very well written and act ed In way that never fails to arouse enthusiasm on the part of the audience Miss spooner has proved herself yer satile and magnetic little woman, and is sure to be welcomed by local theatre goers when she comes back again to Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13

ntop of him and bit him. "I'll fight him at the park" Latham said, as he reached the hotel desk. ''No, you won't" replied McGraw
 Seymour will be barred from the park as well as from the hotel and the club
 Do you really mean that Seymour is done with the club?" McGraw was asked.
 Well I'm telling you the facts" re- piled McGraw, rather hotly. T am not in habit of saying things just to hear myself talk Seymour is done with the New York club and that goes. It was the worst thing I ever saw pulled off Noth- ing like that can go on the New York club
 Seymour donned his uniform and start ed for the park, but McGraw gave him to understand that his orders were posi- tive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Rev. T. w. Raoan Dies.

Huntsville, March 12.-(Special )--Rela- tives in Huntsville have been notified of the death at Pell City of the Rev. T. w. Ragan of the North Alabama Methodist conference. MT Ragan was pastor of the Meridianvile circuit three years and the Madison circuit two years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
Los Angeles Mayor Resions.

Los Angeles, March 12.--The city council today accepted the resignation of Mayor A. c. Harper and an adjourn ment was taken until next Monday in order that the question could be de- cided whether an appintment should be made to hold office to March 26 the date of the recall election or to Janu- ary l, the end of the present term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-13
McAIeer Wants Seymour.

Houston- Tex, March 12.-That an ef- fort would be made by Manager Mo Aleer of the St. Louis American league team to secure the services of "Cy' Sey- mour. dismissed today as a member of the New York National league team, was intimated tonight by McAleer. A dis patch to McAleer from Manager McGraw of the New York team stated that he was open for bids for Seymour, but whether waivers can be secured McAleer considers doubtful