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The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07


 speak in patronizing tones of
 London, Paris, Rome, Venice and Berlin as though they were some thing we had bought and paid for. We also know a great deal about Africa, and as for Asia, any man can give you several reasons why the United States could whip Japan. hands down, and every few days all of us are scandal ized to hear that the king of Siam is married again. In every paper we read of certain prominent American citizens going to Australia in an en- deavor to get a match with Bill Lang or Bill Squires. but if some trouble some soul should venture to ask a question about South America all that we could think of would be that they have had a revolution and our recol- lection of that would be hazy and minus the details.
 Why Is 1t that we know so surpris- ingly little about the southern half of our own hemisphere? Its people know all about us and some of it's republics have become formidable rivals of the United States in the production of meat and breadstuffs. Argentina sometimes called the United States of South America-is advancing in pros perity by leaps and bounds. She has plenty of money to spend and is using it freely in the development of her gigantic resources Her admiration of us is intense and undisguised and her ambition is to achieve greatness by following our lead
 Among the facts we ought to know is that the Argentine Republic is one third as big as the United States, with an area of 100000 square miles, and is divided into states, the government of which resembles that of the states of our own Union. What may be called the heart of the Argentine, in physical aspect and climate, is a great deal like our own plains of Kansas. To the west and northwest of this region is an area resembling Arizona, while further to the westward, reach Ing the foothills of the Andes, is a belt of very, rich agricultural land, where the rainfall is abundant In this belt the climate resembles that of southern California.
 It is a country most attractive to the settler. Men are becoming mil lionaires by buying up cattle in the dry region to the east, fattening them on alfalfa in the valleys of humid Ca tamarea and driving them over the mountains to northern Chile for sale.
 The government Is building nation al railroads to develop these districts along the eastern foothills of the An des. Great railroad systems are also being constructed. through conces- sions to foreign capital, through other parts of the republic. especially the
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
Better Than Talent.

'Has that Milligan girl any dramat- ic talent?"
 ''very little. But she'll win out. all right"
 What makes you think so?"
 "The way she starts in. She calls herself Molly Morgan and lets 1t be understood that she's the favorite niece of J. Pierpont."
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
sleepy Man Dies in Dough.

New York.-Asleep on his feet, Jacob Seligman, a baker, staggered into power driven doughmixer. was drawn into the machine, and chopped to pieces before the power could be shut off. He had lost much sleep lately because of acting as nurse for his wife who was sick. The latter will recover to care for her family of six children and carry on the busi' ness.
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
Awe and Respect.

"Bindlesworth seems to rather look upon his wife with awe"
 "Yes, met him yesterday. and he wanted to borrow $5 from me. ask ed him why he didn't go to his bank for 1t and he replied with surprise that he was unable to conceal: Why bless mel I'd forgotten that the banks were open today, just the same You see this is my wife's birthday" |"
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
The Difficulty.

Life ain't nothin' but disappoint- ment," groaned the Chronic Grumbler
 "Cheer up!" urged the Cheerful Idiot. Didn't yer get s1O for putin cured O all yer ills by Bunk's pills ?"
 "Yes, I did. An now all my rela- lives are askin' me why I don't go to work, now that I'm cured."-Tit-Bits
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
One by Father Time.

Before entering the gates of 1911 Father Time discovered a nick in his scythe.
 What is that doing there?" asked the Foolish Questioner.
 Why, my boy" responded Father Time, q guess that is what you would call the nick of time"
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
Not InvuInerabIe.

''He takes great pride in the facl that he has never tried to get rich by raising chickens"
 "Still, happen to know that he once tried to grow ginseng on a sub urban lot.''
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
Knoeks Farmer Against Saw.

Pottstown, Pa.-A circular saw, gust of wind and a barn door com bined to deprive Schuyler Wiley, a farmer residing near here. of his right arm below the elbow. The wind picked the barn door of its hinges and hurled it upon Wiley when he -sS near the saw
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
Pursued.

Smiths is a family accursed, for sure His brother has just died of cirrhosis of the liver from too much liquor"
 That certainly is sad. Why didn't he quit drinking?"
 Because his uncle, who was tee totaler and drank nothing but natures vine, died of water on the brain"
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
One or the Other.

Nell-Is your boss engaged to that girl he called on so much?
 Belle (the typewriter)-I don't know whether she has shaken him or prom ised to marry him.
 Nell-What do you mean?
 Belle-He has stopped buying her costly presents Catholic Standard and Times
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07

why. papa. the snowfakes are black"
 ''Yes, my son. We are approaching Pittsburg."
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
Double Use.

T wonder why whitewash is en- ployed so much in a political sense?" "Of course you know 1t whitens dark surfaces?"
 "Oh, yes"
 "well. 1t is also fine disinfectant-"
The Holbrook news., 1911-04-07
RAX NlHY AA.9 OF THE oo NAGEnZZ/XE REeU6L/C 70

HE majority of people in the United States know a great deal about Europe. Some of us speak in patronizing tones of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
ALABAMA SQUADS
 READY FOR TECHS
Team Leaves for Atlanta for Satur- days Game With
 Techs

University, October 27.-(Speeial)-Wit high spirits and every man in good con- dition, the Alabama squad of pigskin warriors set out tonight for Atlanta, where they will meet the team of Geor- gia Tech on Saturday The Alabamians, though they are one of the lghtest col lege teams in the south, are about as scrappy a bunch as can be found any where. and every team they meet this year will have it's hands full. Then, too, Alabama has got some old scores to pay off this year, and if, something doesn't happen she IS going to upset the dope and do it. It failed in the case of Geor- gia but It was because the element of weight came in and asserted itself too strongly. That game is over now, though, and it remains to pay Tech back for the drubbing that the Crimson received at their hands last year. The Techs have been talking a good deal about being handicapped by the loss of so many old men. and by the inexperience of the new ones The Alabamians are not go- ing to be misled by anything like that, though. and they are going into the game lO nSiib VII anu II AiSS doi VIII they won't carry any unused energy off the field with them at the end.
 Alabama has had one streak of mighty good luck this year and that is there have been so few injuries to the players. Not a single man has been seriously hurt, either in the games or in the scrub ping. The only hurts were few cuts and sprains that did not amount to any thing more than a little soreness. Part of this is due to the good judgment of Coach Graves for when he sees that a man is exhausted he takes him out and replaces him by a new man.
 The last scrub practice was held yes- terday, and tomorrow when the team gets to Atlanta they will probably have light signal practice. The line up will be as follows: Captain Baumgartner, right end; Countess. right tackle; Clor- feine, right guard; Barnett, center; Kel- lar, left guard Powell or Gibbons, left tackle; Vandegraaff, H., left end Moody, quarter; Finnell or Mcdowell, right half; Vandergraaf, A, fullback, and Harsh or l Heard left half.
 There have been very few prophecies
 made so far as to the score, but all the
 Alabama supporters are sure of one thing l and that is that it will not be anything 1 like last years was.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
SPORTING NEWS AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE
AMERICAN LEAGUE THRICE
 SCORES ON THE NATIONAL

It will ever continue to be a debated question as to whether the American or the National league is the stronger of the major organizations of baseball.
 It is evident therefore, that to express an opinion concerning the merits of the debate which is destined to be indeter- minable. would serve no good purpose.
 However, it is apparent that this fall the American league has through it's rep resentatives demonstrated its superiority ever the National.
 No adherent of the badly beaten New York Joints" will dispute the assertion that they were outcassed by the more virile and more brilliant Philadelphia Athletics. There will be no dispute fol- towing the assertion that the Athletics outpointed their opponents at the bat, on the bases and in the field.
 The two aggregations were hardly more tue South Atlantic is in the class of the New Orleans Peteans.
 But the victory of the Athletics over the Giants was not the only victory won by inc American league over the National tbis season.
 The Chicago Cubs, as is remembered, were the nearest competitors of the New York Giants for the championship of the National league. Relatively in the Amer jean league the Chicago White Sox did not stand so high.
 But when the two aggregations clashed in a post-season series the White Sox
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28

gave the Cubs as severe a licking one would wish to behold While the Cubs were not on the mettle on which they would have been had they appeared in a contest for the championship of the world, il must be remembered that neither were the White SoX The Cubs were thor oeghy outclassed by the aggregation of Comiskey.
 The third victory of the American league over the National was scored by fbe St. Louis Browns over the St. Louis Cardinals.
 Under Roger Bresnahan the Cardinals. from their lowly position of the season previous, made one of the most sensa- tiona fights this year eyer recorded in the annals of the National league.
 On the other hand the poor old Browns, arder Bobby Wallace, were the doormats for every other foot in the American circuit.
 In spite of these facts, however. In the post-season series between the two the American league representative scored a complete triumph.
 The National league partially retrieved it's lost honor in the conflict for the championship of Ohio between the Ma tional league club of Cincinnati and the American league club of Cleveland
 The Reds defeated the Maps with com rarative ease, in spite of the fact that the general prediction was that the Cleve- land outfit was the stronger of the two
 For the year, however. the American league scored on it's rival the National and if the results of one season are to figure n the merits of the indeterminable debate, of which we have previously spoken, then the present odds favor the American as the ultimate winner of the argument. H. ". R.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
WHAT IS DOING ON GRIDIRON AND THE WORLD OF SPORTS
TROPHY SHOOT
 BY GUN CLUB

The trophy shoot given by the Birmins- hum Gun club over it's traps at the Fair Srounos yesterday afternoon was a most successful affair, 26 shooters taking part in the programme.
 As previously announced the shooters were divided into classes according to the averages made at all practice shoots of the club during the entire, season, those whose average was S5 per cent and better composing class A, those averaging from so 10 S5 per cent being class B, those aver aging from 70 to so per cent being class C, and those under 70 per cent being class l..
 The trophies were gold lapel buttons suitably engraved and were won by J. K Warren, class A Gentry Hillman, class B; II. c. Abbott, class C, and Lueien B:ewn, class D.
 several well known professionals were present and were enthusiastic over the arrangements and attendance. ~
 The following are the scores, @ denot- ing professionals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Negro Student Shot

Huntsville, October 27.-tSpecial)-- William Turner, a student from New York, was shot to death in the chapel of the Agricultural ana Mechanical col iege for negroes at Normal this morn ing by John Petit, student from Ten nessee The trag agedy was the outcome of a student quarrel about which no one seems to know. The shooting caused a great deal of excitement but the students overpowered the slayer and held him until a deputy could be sent out from the jail. This is said to be the first serious breach of dis cipline that has occurred in the col lege in several years and the last trag- edy before this occurred 12 years ago, when a member of the faculty was killed by a student.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
WARM SCRAP PROMISED WHEN
 AUBURN TACKLES A. AND M.

burn this afternoon will be it's only appearance in Birmingham this season it's is safe to say that to witness the struggle, an exceptionally large and en- thusiastic crowd will seat itself about Redwood Field.
 Mississippi comes exceedingly hope full and with a grim determination to make Auburn go at a terrific clip to land the bunting. Auburn comes deter mined to make an excellent showing against the Aggies, and to pile up the score if such proves to be possible. Au- burn last week was defeated by the Agricultural and Mechanical college ot Texas in Austin and the plain tigers are anxious to sooth their injured feel lngs in the gore of enemies.
 The announcement of the line-ups has not been made and the officials have not been announced. Both teams reached the city last night and are id tairly good condition-as good as football team generally is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
LAST WORD FROM THE CAMP
 OF THE MISSISSIPPI A. AND M.

Starksville, Miss, October 27.-(Spe- ciaL)-Coach Chadwick sent the team through 30 minutes of hard scrimmage work yesterday. Both varsity and scrub teams were given opportunity 10 carry the ball. The varsity scored several touchdowns against their luckless op- ponents, while the scrub team could make no consistent gains
 The work of the varsity, however, was marred by fumbling and ragged Interference, and Coach Chadwick was far from satisfied with the showing made Several of the regulars were excused from the scrimmage on ac- count of minor injuries received in last Fridays hard game with Alabama.
 Among the number was Mills, the big tackle, whose playing all season has stamped him as one of the best line men playing on s. I. A. A teams this year. Mills is heavy. weighing 19O pounds, yet he is fast enough to get down the field under punts quite often ahead of his ends, and he is extremely active.
 McGee Is also suffering from a badly bruised arm and was kept out of today 5 serimmage. Call and Gileland, both backfield men, are suffering from ma iarial fever and have not been out for practice yet this week. Their absence together with that of Rhodes, has put & big dent in the backfield material and has compelled Coach Chadwick to try out a new man at fullback.
 It is probable that Kimball, who showed up so well at defensive end in the last half of the Alabama game, will be called upon to play fullback against Auburn. Although light, only weighing 160 pounds, he Is a hard line plunger and a fighter.
 Rhodes, who played fullback up till the Alabama game. was ordered to turn in his suit Monday on account of his refusal to go into the Alabama game when called upon to do so. Rhodes is a senior this year and this is his third year on the team, but when he sulked because he was not put in at the be- ginning of the game, Coach Chadwick immediately told him to turn in his suit snd he is no longer a member of the squad.
 Unless Cole gets back in the game the backfield will be considerably weakened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28

At o'clock this afternoon on Rick wood Field will occur a football game between the teams representing thc Alabama Polytechnical institute and the Mississippi Agricultural and Me chanical college.
 The game promises to be a good ons. and the odds favor Auburn to win by at least two touchdowns and perhaps three. The Mississippi aggregation tentatively admits the superiority of the Alabama, but while remembering the fact that Auburn achieved the vic tory last season by one touchdown of questionable genuineness and realizing it's own strength, the Starkville crew dreams of possibilities.
 Birmingham always freely patronizes the football games in which either Au- burn or the University of Alabama is engaged and as the appearance of Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28

as Cole is one of the best halfbacks in the business, being equally strong on offense and defense.
 It is realized that Auburn will have a tremendous advantage in the line on ac- count of their extra weight Critics who have seen both teams say that the Au- burn me nwill outweigh their oppo- nents pounds to the man. The Auburn forwards also are a much more eX- perienced bunch than the Aggies, and this may prove to be a deciding factor in the game. A. and Ms line has been constantly improving, however, and they hope to offset some of Auburn's advantage in weight by superior speed and quickness. This is the biggest game of the season for A. and NJ and the team will go to Birmingham filled with determination to win or fight to the last ditch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Dates for Conference

Washington October 27-Dates and places for the holding of meetings of Union conference were fixed yesterday by the general counsel of Seventh Day Ad- ventists now in session here among which are the following: The Southeastern Union conference, which includes Flor ida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Caro- lima and half of Tennessee meets at Graysville, Tenn, January 8, 1912; South ern Union conference, composed of Ala bama. Kentucky, Louisiana Mississippi and half of Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Christian Science Attacked

Washington, October 27.-A vigorous at tack on Christian Science was made at the annual conference of Unitarian churches yesterday. The Rev. George R. Dodgson of St. Louis characterized it as a menace to the country and to national life, and q 'fanaticism." The Rev. How ard N. Brown of Boston said Christian Science was simply an offshot of re- iigion." and that Christianity was respon- sible for it's life as not before in years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Court Reconvenes Monday

Annston, October 2I-(Special)-City court adjourned Thursday morning until Monday. October 30 on account of the death of Solicitor w C. Tunstalrs grand mother, Mrs. Eliza Tunstall, who died Wednesday night at her home in Greens bcro. The trial of Will McGuffin, which was docketed to begin Thursday morn ing, was continued by Judge Coleman to December 1. McGuffin is charged with the murder of Police Officer John l.. Cum ningham in this city a few months ago while in drunken frenzy. At the same time he shot and seriously wounded Chief Gf Police Nathan Glosson. A venre of 60 men had been summoned from which to draw a jury in this case, and these, as well as the regular jurors and wit nesses, were excused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Revival Was Successful

Anniston, October 27.-(Special.)- During the revival meeting just closed at the Parker Memorial church, which was conducted by Dr. Weston Brune- of Atlanta, there were 45 new mem- bers added to the congregation. The singing, which was a feature of the meeting, was conducted by MT. Key holds, who made fine impression here. pr. Bruner left this city Thursday for Roanoke, Va, having been called thero by telegram announcing the illness of his son in a hospital in that city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
OSCAR VAUGHAN
 INSTANTLY KILLED
Engineer Ground Under Wheels of
 Switch Engine

Cpelka, October 27.-(Special)-Oscar Vaughan, age about 4S years, freight engineer of the Central of Georgia rail- road, was instantly killed early this morn ing in the Columbus yards, when he was struck by a switch engine and ground under the wheels, his body being horribly mangled. MT. Vaughan was on freight rom Birmingham to CoiumDus and checked out of Opelika at 4:20 a. m. to- day. When he aighted from his engine ill the Columbus yards, seeing no oncom- Ing train, he stepped back on another tack, and was struck by a switch engine approaching from the rear The deceased leaves his wife and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
MT. Agee Dies in Selma

Anniston. October 27.-(Special) )-A telegram was received here Thursday announcing the death of Hon. Noah A. Agee, father of Capt. A. P. Agee of this city, at Selma. Deceased was Sj years of age and had been in i'll health for some time. The end came uneX- pectedly. however and was doubtless hastened by the death of Mrs. W. F. Acker, a daughter of the deceased, who died in this city suddenly of heart fail ure Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
To Prevent Gambling

Fl Paso, Tex, October 27.-Gov. Abram Gonzales of Chihuahua, Mexico, says that he may not be able to stop horse racing as Juarez next month, but he will do his best to put an end to betting and other forms of gambling. In his proclamation when made governor, he promised to rid the state of public gambling and says he will do this even if he has to use troops to prevent the practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Car Not Assassinated

London, October 27.-Indefnite rumors became current yesterday morning in Vienna and Berlin that Emperor Nich- olas of Russia had been assassinated Careful inquiries made here and in the above mentioned cities as well as in Russia have failed to elecit the slight est confirmation of the report. The Emperor has been travelling recently in southern Russia and Is now stopping at the palace at Yalta in the Crimes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Basketball Team Organizes

A meeting was held in the gymnasium of All Saints Parish house Thursday night for the purpose of organizing the basket ball team to represent the Sunday school during the coming season. The following officers were elected: Jack Cosine, cap tain Ennis Henckell, manager; Will l. Lewis, coach. The next meeting will be held next Thursday afternoon at o'clock Tn the gymnasium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Senator Bankhead in Sumter

York. October 27-(Special. )-Senator John H. Bankhead is In Sumter county this week, the guest of Joseph A. Me Connell. They will visit York, McCon- aells. Cuba and Livingston. No special significance is attached to this visit, but the senator doubtless wishes to inform himself at first hands by personal in- spection of the industrial condition of this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Mrs. Taft Goes to Washington

Beverly, Mass, October 27.-Mrs Will liam H. Taft and Miss Helen Taft, vile and daughter of the President, left their summer home, Parametta, at Montserrat for the season yesterday. They left for Washington, where they will stay for a few days and then go to Hot Springs, Va, to remain until the President turns from his western trip and joins them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Strikebreaker Robbed

New Orleans, October 27.-Cecil Rooney, until Tuesday employed in the Algiers shops as car repairer was found yester- dar afternoon gagged and tied to a bed post in second rate hotel When re- leased he said he had been assaulted and robbed of SS4 by two other strike break CTS he named as William E. Hill and John M. Gallagher. Both are from Phil adelphia and are still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-28
Will Publish Newspaper

Stevenson, October 27.-(Speciail.)- J. w Rorex will publish a paper to take the place of the Stevenson Chronicle, recently suspended. In the death of Editor James Armstrong of the Scottsboro Citizen, and in the suspension of the Chronicle, news paper circles in Jackson county have sus- tained a severe shock.