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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON
BY CONSTANCE cARRUTHERs

Mrs. Albert Atkin, is only an occasional visitor to Washington
 Miss Helen Taft and the daughters or the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Mey- CT are the usual representatives or the administration circle at young people gatherings. The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman, like the Secretary of tSate and F'rs. Knox, have a family of sons The heir to the Macveagh fame and fortune also is son.
 & aa es & ts ss l sa1ea 'i very attractive house, and it is antici- pated that their first appearance in Wash ington will be as members of the ,blue room party at the White House on New Years Day.
 Many women here have splendid collec- tions of jewels. but. when it comes to rubies none can compare with the pink ones of Mime. Bakhmetieff. They are among the rarest specimens of their kind and the biggest are the size of cherries. The smaller ones are fashioned into a beautiful tiara with five points. the larger ones being used as the bases, while each point is decorated with an oblong-shaped ruby
 With this tiara Mime. Bakhmetieff wears a long collar and necklace fash toned of rubies and diamonds, and her famous diamond earrings, composed or two solitaire stones almost half an inch long,
 An interesting feature of Mme Bal1h- metieff personal treasures is the defor- atons conferred on her by various courts in Europe, with an added distinc- tion O fbeing given to her personally rather than because of hen official posi- tion.
 Most of them are studded with dia monds and other precious stones. She possesses more of them than any other diplomatic woman in Washington, and treasures highest of all, it is said, two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
 DOCTOR CONVICTED OF KILLING GIRL

Melbourne, December 30.-(Special "A sensational murder trial has concluded at Melbourne with the passing of sentence of death on Samuel Peacock. a physician, 12 years of age, who was found guilty of killing Mary Davies. young unnar- ried woman, by the performance upon her of an illegal operation. at his house at Melbourne,
 The facts of the case are that the young woman, who had been living with her parents at Home-crescent. South Mel, bourne, disappeared from her home or August 4. Tt is DOW known she went fu the accuseds house. On August g a young man who had been intimately ac- quainted with the deceased visited the house, and Miss Davies was then i'll in bed. He continued to visit the deceased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

Constantinople. December 30--tSpecial) A new political formation, known as the Union and Liberty party, has been formed in consequence of the fear that some of the hundreds of thousands or "djournals' found at Yildiz after the fall of Abdul Hamid should be published. These djournals are the secret reports which were made under the old regime Fears are expressed that some of the documents will be used in order to dis credit politicians or 10 extort blackmal, and the new party advocates the closing of the matter once and for all by their destruction It also proposes to extend the powers of the provincial councils and is prepared to guarantee to the non- Moslem communities all privileges ac- corded them by Imperial irados. firmans and Berats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

washington, December 30.-(Special.) )- The Presidents S New Years reception Monday will be fully up to It's pfedeces- sors and in many respects will be or nh- usual interest from the number of new diplomats who will for the first time par ticipate. There will be no fewer than four new Ambassadors and nine new ministers, without taking count Of the secretariss of legation, attaches and the = -lfiye. r---ss>s---N
 The Ambassadors include Baron Chnda of Japan M. Bakhmeheff of Russia. Senor DeGana of Brazil and Senor Crecpo of Mexico.
 Among the ministers are MT. Alfred Sze of China, MT. Havenith of Belgium. Senor Antonio Rivere of Cuba, MT. Romu- 10 s. Naon of Argentina, Gen. Pedro Mel Ospina of Columbia, pr. Alberto Mem breno. Honduras; pr. Carlos Maria de Pena, Uruguay; Senor Don Eduardo Suarez, Chile, and MT. Solon Henos, Hayti.
 Two of these diplomats M. Bakmetieff and Mfr Havenith have American wives.
 Already the new people in the diplo- npatic corps have shown san ability and disposition to take an active and promi- nent part in society.
 They will add interest and brilliancy to the Presidents reception.
 The marriage of MT Hugh Knox son or the Secretary of State and Mrs. Knox, brings another young woman into the cabinet circle, where there are few. While Secretary Fisher and Secretary Nagel have several daughters. they will be counled for some years among the juniors of society. Miss Hildegarde Na- gel is more of a student than devotee of society Miss Hildegarde Nagel is more of student than devotee of so- ciety. Of the two daughters of the At torney General and Mrs Wickersham, one still is a school girl, and the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

the stations of Doiran and Akindjal. An internal machine, which was hidden in the luggage of a train, exploded, killing the guard and the ticket collector.
 An attempt to wreck a train near Kup- rli. is also reported. Dynamic bombs were placed on the line and exploded. Only the last coach and part of the line were slightly damaged.
 Later in the same day a bomb was hurled by an unknown person at the hut usually occupied by gendarmes guarding the Kuprili section of the line The gen darmes were absent at the time, but the hut was destroyed
 The fourth and most serious of these atrocities occurred at the Mosque in the market place of Istip. During the hour of prayer bomb was exploded. and the Mosque was destroyed. Owing to the fact that it was the Bairam festival, the place was very full. TheAxesult was that P reople were killed and many injured, L7,sela the na.7jr VI ~ -|'''' --4-. 4yyfift.5 yel.axs t,tf. -ftrrfDfgTi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
New Tax Proposed

Sydney, December 3O- (Special) )-Inter- esting income tax proposals have been presented by the New South Wales gov ernment. The tax Is to be one of Sd. in the pound for incomes under E700, rs- ing to Is. in the pound for higher figures, but the first 9300 will be exempted when earned by personal exertion, and a fur ther E50 per child will be allowed free. Income from property will pay one-third extra and absentees another third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

and she told him that accused had per- formed an operation on her. The last day on which the young man saw Miss Davies was August 16, and she was then in dying condition. Subsequently, he visited the house again but was not al- lowed to see her. On August 12 he met the accused in the Fitzroy Gardens by ap- pointment. Dr. Peacock then said that Miss Davies had died, and asked the young man not to say anything about the matter until he (accused) could secretly dispose of the body. Accused was seen in regard to the matter, but he denied all knowledge of the young woman.
 The detectives, however. were not eat isfed. A search of the house was begun Tn pr. Peacocl's room. iewelry belong ing to the dead girl was found and soIns charred bones, but this was all The prosecution said the body was cut up, boiled and disintegrated by the use or caustic soda and thrown intp the sewer. The jnsv acc s-z''s
 s-rs ~epted this theory ana found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
MANY BOMBS THROWN
 IN CONSTANTINOPLE

Constantinople, December, 3o.--(Special) Bomb outrages have become alarmingly frequent in various parts of Turkey dur ing the last few days. and it is declared that these are the work of Bulgarian revolutionaries. The internal situation Is extremely unrestfu.
 A bomb outrage occurred Sunday on the Salonika- -Dedeagatch railway between
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
tain courses. and pass examinations pc fore they are given grades.

tain courses, ana pass eAdinlietlioiS po- fore they are given grades.
 M. Wetaille, the great French military nainter Is one of the small commission to decide upon a new uniform for the French army He has alreday made a selection of style. The dress is to be on the lines of the "costume sportif. In his own phrase, ''that costume which all enthusiasts for violent exercise have adopted is admirably designed. The body is at ease and the legs free. It is the model that has inspired in us the uni- form of tomorrow" He makes mystery of the cap. This Is to be of the time or Henry IT, but without the same top. 'The ,cap w.si be French-altogether French.
 On another point in, uniform, M De- taille has decided against modern mill tarv. notions. He is for the retention ofthe blue and red of the French arn7y. The committee has not searched Sor invisf- s,i s-.,,ity4 .-s-,..s.s., s
 That, he says, has produced results of which the public knows nothing An at tempt was made in Morocco to render a body of troops invisible by means of khaki uniforms. and they were decimated by the fire of another French force. This is a not uncommon experience in war, but M Detaille exclams: "No; we retain our colors. Let Italy adopt gray, Russia yellow, Germanyi green, etc.; we shall retain our blue and red"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
Store Open Monday Hap Day Only at p. M.
The Opening Sales of l9l2- 4 Great Sales Start Tuesday

better business with them full details will be published in the Monday News and Ledger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31
New Party Formed

s-rs ~epted tnis theory ana found pr. Peacock guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-31

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The evening world., 1911-12-01

Included arc the Raglan and every other smar,
ovcrc,at .tyl, shown in all the wanted Fall patterns
The Suits arc here in fashions latest stylc-th,
English. the Kent. the Suffolk. the Essex. the Derby
Chester and Warwick.
The evening world., 1911-12-01

CEE Humpty Dumpty.
+ Old Granny Grumblc.
1900 2 Demons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
DETROIT FANS
 HIGHLY PLEASED

Detroit. Mich, April s-The first of the Detroit players who will be in the lineup when the club meets Chicago in the opening game of the American league season here Wednesday will reach De- troit early Monday Among the first ar rivals will be Mullin. Crawford, Cobb. Wilett Summers. All of the other play CTS will be here by Tuesday morning.
 Although the days of idleness at .In- dianapolis and Cincinnati, caused by bad weather, resulted in several of the vet erans taking on flesh, Manager Jennings says the squad left Monroe, La, the training camp, in such splendid shape that all of the regulars can be expected to start the season in good condition.
 According to President Navin and Man ager Jennings the final disposition of the recruits will not be made until after the season opens. The offGisls have already stated, however, that Walter Schaler will be retained as substitute outfielder Gainor will be on first base in the first game.
 Of the new pitchers Lively, the Pacific coast recruit, Irvington and Mitchell have been highly spoken of by Jennings and Battery Coach Sugden. It has not been stated officially whether Works and Stroud of last years staff will be re- tained.
 George Mullins is the pitching choice for the opening game and Schmidt prob ably will catch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
|T. LOUIS TEAMS
 HOPING FOR BEST

St. Louis, April All is in readiness
 or the opening of the major league base
 ail season Wednesday when the local American league team will play with Cleveland. With the exception of 20 6ays |ht Hot Springs, Ark. the Americans have attempted to get in condition on their own grounds.
 The Nationals with Manager Bresnahan In control spent few days at the Indi- ana health resort, and with the excep- fion of one trip to Kansas City nave played almost daily on their own field.
 Rhoderick Wallace, shorstop for num- Der of years, will have his first expert snce this year as a manager of the Amer Scans The team after having been under option is still awned by R. L. Hedges. It Is generally admitted that the Americans are not in condition. Many new players are on the team and the regular lineup has not been chosen.
 The Nationals will practice here tomor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
ANNISTON TEAM
 NAMED "THE MODELS

Anniston, April 9.-(Special.)- )-Out of the large number of names submitted, "The Models is the one that has been selected by Manager Ford and the committee from the Anniston baseball association for the nickname of the Annston club, in the Southeastern league this afternoon.
 This selection was made" Manager Ford explained, mot because we are to be a small imitation of the real thing as some one has defined that word, but Because of the fact that Anniston has been known from it's inception as city as the Model City of the South, and for the further reason that the first step to- ward the-organzation of the Southeastern league was taken by the fans of this place.
 Bert Morton, a fast man, who was with the Blue Grass league last summer. se- cured a release Saturday, and will be given a ty-out here for third base. The suits have been received. At home they will be of steel gray and of a lighter hue abroad .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
DECATUR SIGNS
 TWELVE PLAYERS

Decatur. April 9.-(Special. )-Manager Dan Burt of the Decatur baseball club of the Southeastern league has signed i2 players, all "hot ones.' for the Decatur club They are O. L. Hurt, Fred Curtis, T. L. Thompson. F. F. Dewitt, pitchers; R. J. Seafcey. Pat Gilmore. catchers; John Dooley, pitcher apd outfield; R. D. Drawhon, first base; Roland White, sec ond base: William Shofer, third base; wilkins Stout, outfield; Harry R. Pfeifer. shortstop; l.. A. Cook, outfield. 'et
 number of other contracts have gone forward and 1t is expected that they will be signed within few days.
 Manager Burt expects to have his team all signed and ready for practice by April IT. The first game of this league will be played on the Decatur diamond between Decatur and Huntsville on May 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

Philadelphia, April 9.-Full of the spirit that carried them to baseball glory last fall the worlds champions will open the American league season at Shibe park Wednesday, April 12, with New York, which expects to make ! strong bid for the pennant this year. For the first time since the American league has been organized the Philadel- phia representatives in that circuit will start the season with a standpat team. Connie Mack. their astute leader, has looked over the veterans and has tried out his youngsters and has decided that the men who brought the highest hon ors in baseball to this city are good enough for another campaign.
 The only position in doubt is left field. which gave the tall manager considera- ble worry last year Mack has picked Bill Hogan from California to fill the place, but the manager now says that to win the position he will have to play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
DOPE ON CHICAGOS

Chicago, April 9.-Better prepared to play championship baseball than they have. been since the spring of 1906. the Chicago team champions of the National league will open the season here Wednes- day with the St. Louis club. Manager Chance believes that he will again win the pennant race, but in the same breath names New York as the most formidable contender.
 The team is in splendid condition and is almost the same club that won the championship last year. The third base position alone is changed. Heine Zim- merman has been picked to fill the place made vacant by the veteran Harry Stein- feldt who has been sold to St. Paul. AL though Pitcher overall is lost to the club Manager Chance is pinning faith to Mor- decai Brown the three-6ngered pitcher who has meant so much to the club In winning four pennants in the last i've years Reulbach and Pfeister veteran pitchers, are going at top speed, and Chance expects much of them, while Cole, Foxen. Ritchie, Teney and Weaver give
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

New York. April 9.-"Two pennants Tor New York" is the cry of New fork army of baseball enthusiasts who con 4identlv expect the two local hines 10 rapture the coveted banners In ooth the National and American leagues tnis sea xon. Hence there is keen interest III the opening game Wednesday, when d line can be had on the New York Na-
 4ionals in the clash with the Phlladel- phia club. The Brooklyn club will make lie debut here next Saturday on the
 Giants grounds. but will not play the opening game on their own diamond un- 4il next week. The Highlanders or the ,American league do not show on the
 hilltop until April 20. when they play
 Washington.
 | The Giants have had a fine condl- &ioning down in Texas and Manager MIG 6raw said tonight that he never
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

Washington, April 9.-(Special.)-Ihe overpowering question in Washington is not reciprocity, or Lorimer, or Mex ico Nor is it the tariff or international peace or the question whether William Bryan is .coming back" The real ques- ton is whether Walter Johnson, the great twirer of the Washington Amer jeans, is going to make up with Manager Jimmy McAleer or is going to bury his glory in Coffeevlle, Kan. Did Johnson do the right thing or did he make fool of himself?'
 This is what they are all asking, from President Taft, vice MurdoclS and oth- CT statesmen down to the old colored boot black at the corner of Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. Opinion is widely divided, but the controversy is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
BASEBALL AT FEVER HEAT
 IN STAID PHILADELPHIA

better ball than shown by Amos Strunck, who is putting up game that pleases Mack.
 The Philadelphia pitching staff one of the strongest in the league. and Will be strengthened by the addition or Lefty Russell who may take reg ular turn in the box. Bender. the sterl- ing Indian pitcher; Coombs, who won the three games he pitched in the worlds series, the trusty Plank and Krauss are in shape for the opening of the season. but 1t is expected the Indian will open the season against the New Workers.
 Much Is expected of the Ph1ladeiphla Nationals this year by reason of the ad- dition of several lively players acquired through the Cincinnati deal. Manager Dooin thinks he has theSright combi- nation for a winning team and declares he expects to besone of the two teams that will fight it out next fall for the worlds champion lip. The Philadel- phians will open the season at New York the same day the American league season opens here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
GOTHAM WANTS TWO RAGS

brought back team from spring nractice in such excellent shape. Tt IS the best ball club I have had since 1905. when we won the worlds series from the Athletics remarked MIG Graw.
 Pitcher Mathewson has a sore hnger on his left hand and probably Ames or Raymond will be on the hurllng mound at the opening event.
 Manager Chase has strengthened the left wing of his infield with Hartzeil Il. shortstop and Johnson at third base ana with a stout pitching staff he says ne expects to finish one. two. The Hign- flanders line up against the world champions in Philadelphia.
 Brooklyn has hopes of landing Tn the first division of the National league ana Manager Dahlen depends in no small measure on his pitching staff to carry him through Dahlen says he mas lively bunch of youngsters and will make trouble for the leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

promise of holding up their end of the work
 Six new players have been added to the club this season and 1t appears as if four of them will be retained. They are Shean and Doyle, utility players; Safer, ] promising first baseman, and Ball, an outfielder
 Tn the infeld, Chance, Evers and Tinker will appear again while Shreckard, Hof- man and Schulte will hold down the out field position. . King and Archer, regarded as the best catchers in the league, will compose the receiving staff
 It is probable that Reulbach will op- pose St. Louis in the opening game vita King behind the bat.
 Much is expected of the Chicago Amer ican team club this season. Manager Duffy has the material for team Of veterans or youngsters, which ever may prove best. The team will open the sea son at Detroit with the following probable lineup:
 Mcconnell, second base; Lord, third base; Zeider, shortstop; Dougherty, left field; Callahan, center field; Mcintyre right feld Jones, first base; Sullivan catcher, and Walsh, pitcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

Cincinnati April 9.-In case talr
 weather heralds the National baseoan lseason opening in this city next we'd .nesday there is hardly doubt that League park will receive more patrons than on any previous opening day. Base ball is at fever heat here. caused pos |sibly through the many predictions that have emanated from leading basepali writers that Cincinnati will finish one 1.-two, three in the race this year. Every deserved seat has been sold for the lopening struggle with the Pittsburs team and in anticipation of a record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
STATESMEN GRIEVE THAT
 JOHNSON HAS GONE HOME

raging all the way from the capitol out 10 Hyattstown, and then some. The truth is that about the gleam of relief states men perceive for themselves this spring and summer is in going to baseball games of an afternoon It is the only oasis in a desert of -tariff, reciprocity, presidential politics and trouble. All have been yearn- ing to see Johnson do stunts with the op- position. Uncle Joe Cannon has had his heart set on it and Champ. Clark has been figuring how he could drop the gavel and sneak away and watch Johnson shoot 'em over while hapess batters famed the air. s'
 But it looks as if it were all off now. McAleer may be victor over Johnson, but there is going to be big slump in gate receipts if he does not get the man from Coffeyville back. All fans concede John son is the "Matty' of the American league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10

Washington, April 9.-In modern baseball plant. reconstructed from the ashes of the old one destroyed less tnap month ago by fire, the Washington Baseball club of the American league will open the season next Wednesday with the Boston team as its opponent New steel and concrete. low deck stands have replaced the ancient wooden stands and accommodations for 12.000 persons will be available. Eventually when the new plant is completed at cost of $15O,00o. it will have capacity of 17,000.
 The Washington team minus Walter Johnson, who refused to sign contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
GIRLS PLAY GOOD
 BASKETBALL GAMES

Greenville, April 9.-(Special)-Two games of basketball were played here Saturday on the local court between five from the Lowndes County High school of Fort Deposit and the Greenvlle High school team. The first game was rlayed Saturday morning and resulted in a victory for the Greenville team by a score of to [.
 The afternoons game began at 1:3O and after a fast and snappy fight the Fort Deposit team redeemed this morning s defeat by winning by score of F to g.. There were many spectators and interest was very high. The Fort Deposit team was accompanied by Superintendent J. M: Moulder, Principal R. E. Hodnett ana about 50 others of the city.
 Greenville. Poshion. Fort Deposi.'
 Maggie
 Thagard (capt).. forward .... Eva Bates. sadie McOueen. forward Mary McCrry Elberta Mcqueen. center ......Mary owen FIorrie K Kern. guard ..Woodye Medley Zelma Butler... guard ......s... .Euia
 Barganier (capt9
 Fifteen minute halves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-10
WASHINGTON WILL OPEN
 SEASON IN FINE NEW PLANT

for salary less than $7500 year, re- turned today from the spring training camp at Atlanta.
 Twenty-four men were in the squad, including Ainsmith. Henry, Somerlot and Cunningham, recruits of the lat ter part of last season: Hughes, the veteran pitcher, obtained from Minne- apolis, and several promising new re- cruits, among them Conway, Miller and Bunting President Moves and Manager James McAleer are convinced that the club has been strengthened by these players despite the refusal of Johnson to meet the terms of the club manage ment and his retreat to his home in Kansas.