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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
GIANT ATHLETE PICKED
FOR ALDERMANIC WINNER
Avitus ]. DOugherty, Noted
Basketball Player, "MOdel
Young Man."
ALREADY HAS SHOWN
EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP
Though Tyro in Politics, Pop
ularity and Qualities Practi-
cally Assure Success.

-
A quiet young giant. who doesn't
smoke. chew or drink, who has never
been in politics before and who sup
ports his widowed mother in true
story-book fashion, is slated to win
by a big majority the aldermanic
contest in the Sixth ward. He is
Avitus j. Dougherty, a bookkeeper
and accountant. of AZ H~unterdon
street.
Befores this he a neve done
anything more political than referee
basketball games. He umpired in
the Virginia League this spring, and
as a player he is known to be among
the ~cleverest in the State. For hf-
teen years he has beer prominent IN
basketball circles.
In fact, basketball Kept him busy
and he had no time to think about
politics. This year.. however. his
friends signed a petition and he en-
tered the primary contest. Although
he was opposed by five old-timers,
one of WHOM it was thought would
be bound to win, he gained the nom
ination by a majority of nearly 200.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
BREAKS A Cold
NEEDS NO HELP
Pape's Cold Compound Cures
. Colds and Grippe in a Few
Hours-Acts Gently.

1t is a positive fact that a dose Of
Pape's Cold Compound, taken every
two hours until three consecutive
doses are taken, will end the Grippe
and break up the most severe cold,
either in the head, chest, back, stom-
ach, limbs or any part Of the body.
It promptly relieves the most mis-
cradle headache, dullness, head and
nose stuffed up, feverishness, sneez-
ing, sore throat, running of the nose.
mucous catarrhal discharges, sore
ness, stiffness and rheumatic twinges.
Take this wonderful Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there is nothing else in the world,
which will cure your cold or end
Grippe misery as promptly and with
out any other assistance or bad after
effects as a 25-cent package of Pape's
Cold Compound. which any druggist
can supply-accept no substitute
contains no quinine. Belongs in every
home. Tastes nice-acts gently.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
HOLT OWNS INDEPENDENT

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-The issue of
the Independent for this week CON
tains the announcement hat Hamil-
ton Holt, for the past ten years man
aging editor of the Independent. has
assumed the ownership, Clarence w.
Bowen, the proprietor and publisher.
retiring. Founded s:xty-four years
ago by Henry c. Bowen, the hide
pendent, after his death, passed into
the control of Clarence w. Bowen in
1897, and now is transferred to his
grandson, Mr.. Holt, who has or
gained The Independent Weekly.
Inc, which will henceforth publish
the magazine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
SIX WEEKS COURSE FOR
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS


An innovation to be promoted un-
der the direction of the Newark
Graded Union of Sunday School
Teachers for the benefit of Sabbath
school workers who have been I'M
able to attend the Monday afternoon
sessions win be the holding of a six
weeks course of lessons infthe Third
Presbyterian Church on Wednesday
evenings.
The first meeting viii be held on
November 6, and the discussions win
open at 7:45 o'clock and close at $50.
The class leaders will be Miss Mar
ion Thomas, Miss Josephine i. Bald
win. Mrs. William L. Smith and the
Rev. Arlo A.. Brown, of Montclair.
There will be distinct classes for be-
ginners. primary, junior and inter-
mediate pupils and for teachers of
senior young men and women.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
DICK CLEVELAND CALLS
PRESTON "BULLY CHAP
Approves Choice of Mother for
Second Husband.

EXETER. N. H., Nov. 4.-Richard
Folsom Cleveland, a second-year stu
dent at Phillips-Exeter Academy, and
son of Mrs. Grover Cleveland. heart
lily approves of his mothers engage
ment to Professor Thomas Joseph
Preston.
He appears to be a bully fine
chap" says Dick Cleveland, of his
stepfather-to-be. I have met him only
once, though. 1t was last summer at
our summer home in the White
Mountains. What I saw of Professor
Preston made me like him.
1T am not willing to say how long
1 have known of the engagement,
although / think 1 have known about
it as long as anybody has. Ny moth
err visited me a few days"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
WILL TEACH CORRECT
WAY OF WINNING SOULS
Church. Members to Be Taught
to Gain New Members.

A movement to teach church mem
hers and others the correct methods
Of soul winning will be started in
this city today, under the direction
Of Charles L. Evarts. of Boston. The
first meeting win be neld tonight in
the Centenary NJ. e. Church, at Sum
mer and Kearny avenues.
The purpose of the movement is to
develop personal workers by in
etructing church members in a com
prehensive manner how TO approach
the unconverted. The lessons will
Instruct the student how to interest
the unconverted and then form
classes into a united fellowship.
The system of teaching followed is
that prescribed by the Moody schools
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
N 0 R BERRIES

ITHACA. N. Y, Nov. Although
the first snow-storm has struck this
section, it found ripened raspberries
and Strawberries on vines in several
counties, while in several gardens in
this city roses have bloomed during
the past week. The r~aspberries are
a second crop, the Strawberries a
third, and the late poisoning Of roses
breaks all records IN this part of the
country.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
TAKE FARMING COURSE

MADISON. Wis, Nov. 4.-Four
women students, two of them mother
and daughter, are enrolled in the
agricultural course of Wisconsin Uni
versity. Julia f. Avery, Philadelphia,
is a sophomore, and Mrs. R. F. Avery,
her mother, enters this year as a spe.
cial.
Professor D. H. Otis says the work
is not adapted to women and the few
who do take it are exceptions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
in New York, Mortified, Boston and

in New York, Mortified, Boston and
Chicago.
The campaign will continue for four
weeks. The courses are divided into
four groups. Meetings will be held
on Monday. Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday in the various churches
throughout the city.
Other meetings to be held this week
are as follows: Wednesday, St
.Luke's NJ. E. Church, Clinton avenues;
Thursday. Roseville NJ. f. Church. 52S
Orange street; Friday, First Presby-
terrain Church, Broad street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
PLANS TOUR

PRINCETON, Nov. 3.-"Once IN a
Hundred Years is the title of the
new and original play to be presented
by the Princeton Triangle Club on It's
this year. The students have
made a departure from their former
custom. They will make their trip
during the Christmas holidays. in
stead of the Easter recess, which has
usually been chosen for this purpose.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04

sweetheart-gave up fifty square
inches of skin for the burned body of
Miss Ethel Smith, for whom Billy
Rugh, the newsman. gave his life by
allowing a crippled limb. to be ampu.
tated for its slim. The operation vas
performed yesterday at a local hos
pital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
N o FRIEND TO U. S.

HAVANA. Nov. 4.-The President
elect, General Mario Menocal, has is
sued a statement declaring that his
administration was pledged to do its
utmost to develop the 0 friendly
relations between Cuba and the
United States. He said also that 1t
would radically amend the tariff to
reduce the cost OF living.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
PAINTER BADLY HURT in
FALL FROM HOUSETOP

Thomas McDermott, of Prospect
place. B~elleville, a painter. was badly
injured today in a fall from the roof
Of a house al ia North Walnut street,
East Orange. He was removed to
Orange Memorial Hospital, where it
was found he is suffering from a
broken hip, two broken ribs and a
slight conclusion of the brain.
Orange authorities reported the ac-
cident to the Belleville police, who
in turn notified the injured mans
sister, Mrs. John Bailey, with whom
he lived.
The thrifty housewife reads the
ads.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
GAMBLERS FINED $40

James Garrosans, Julius Cambria
and Joseph Lynowitz. all of 9O1 Nor
folk street. were fined $40 each for
gambling by Judge Herr in the
Fourth Precinct Police Court today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
TROLLEY RIDE OF 3 MILES
COSTS CONTRACTOR S20S

PATERSON. Nov. 4-Nicholas
Westlake, a contractor, believes he
broke all records for paying trolley
fares yesterday. To ride from Pat
erson to Clifton, three miles, cost
him s29S, and he did not even get
a strap to hang on. The car was
crowded when he got aboard, so he
stood on the rear platform. AS the
car bumped along he was bumped,
too.
After getting off at Clifton he
missed his wallet containing $29s.
3 GIVE SKIN TO SAVE GIRL
GARY, Ind, Nov. 4-Three more
member father, her brother and her
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04
Sweater Coats

Mems Sweater Coats
High-class pure wool coats, in
the popular Shaker stitch, high col
lar, matched pearl buttons; strictly
hand-fnished; shown in Il M
maroon, navy, oxford and "
white; spl value at, each
Mems Sweater Coats
Extra fine grade Shaker knit
coats, in oxford and navy, high col
lar, two pockets, matched RI
pearl buttons; hand-fn- 4s7
ished; exceptional value at
Mems 81 Sweater Coats So
Fine pure wool Shaker knit
sweater coats, and very fine pure
worsted coats in the regular tuck
stitch, v neck or Byron collar, two
pockets. matched or smoked pearl
buttons; hand finished; , nn
values positively up to e1.t
81, choice at. .........
Mems SIS Sweater Coats So
One of the best under-price
offers of this season; strictly pure
wool sweater coats that cannot be
bought regularly for less than $500;
we took the makers entire stock on
hand, therefore this ex- y M
traordinary reduction; reg Z.t
ular $500 coats at. .....
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04

Children's Sweater Coats
Pure wool coats, hand 4 Fn
finished, Byron collar, OK HI
ford and cardinals EACH.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-11-04

The thrifty housewife reads the
ads
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
Sunday, April 18th.

/ 100 a. m-Baccaaureate Sermon-Rev. Russell H. Conwel
D. D.
800 p. m-Sacred Concert by Rogers Band,
500 D. m-Vespers-Dr. w. A. Duncan. Address Dr. Conwe
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
MAY DAY DANCE
TO BE ARRANGED
FOR HOSPITAL
ENTERTAINMENT OF CHILDREN
May QDeGn to Be Chosen
From Among Young Ladies

A May Day dance will be arranged
by the Hospital association for the de-
lectation of the young people of the
city and a merry time it will furnish
them, if the plans that are being per-
iected by the ladies of the association
as discussed at its last meeting yes
terday are carried out.
May Day will be made notable b.
the choice of May queen to preside
over the May dance, for one thing,
and then the young people will long
remember the day with pleasant rec
objections, A voting contest will be
inaugurated for the selection of the
May queen, who will be chosen from
among the young ladies of the icty,
The May queen will also have the
privilege of selecting her attendants
from among young lady friends.
The young dancers for the May Day
dance will be trained by Miss Emma
Chapman, who is proficient in impart-
ing such instruction to dancers. This
will insure a beautiful performance.
The dance will take place on a plat
form constructed at the ball park, the
grand stand to be used to furnish seats
for the crowd that will attend.
1t was encouraging to note at the
last meeting that the report of the fl
nancial secretary was better than 1t
has been at any time this year, show
ing the affairs of the association in ex-
cellent shape, with all the bills to be
met by he association paid and duly
cancelled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
WESTON'S RECORD BROKEN
RY RETIRED ARMY MAN

San Francisco, Cal, April 10.
Sergt. John Walsh, United States
Army, retired, 81 years old, today
claims the record of 176 days for the
walking round trip from San Francis
co to New York, having arrived at the
Preside late yesterday. The previous
record, held by Edward Payson Wes-
ton, was eighteen days longer
Walsh covered 1000 miles and av-
eraged forty miles a day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-04-11
TWenty-Fourth Annual Assembly
Georgia Chautauqua

The management of the Georgia Chauauqua is pleased 10
present program for the Tenty fourth Annual Assembly. that
promises so much of profit and pleasure
Without hiatus this benehcien institution has mnstered to
the public for instruction and interesting entertainment for
ny-hree years. and now the vgor of maturity provides
program uied in all respects its cultured constituency.
The Bible Normal Work will be under the charge of local
ministers, which is guarantee of effectiveness.
The physical culture class will be under the charge Of Mr.
Glen Colby who has experience and capaby that carry confidence
that the results will be wholesome in this important depart
of Chauauqua work.
That the music of the assembly will be charming simply
guaranteed the fact that Prof Dwight Reese will be charge
of the chorus and that the celebrated Rogers Band will be the
mbly orchestra while Miss Meta K Logger will assembly
soo All musicians negbonng cordially invited to
come and join the chorus and free the advantage of Prof Reese
instruction.
The program studded with The list Of speakers is
guarantee of bIance Among them Rev. Russell H. Convict
D. D. Congressman Thos. J. HeAn, Hon. K. Orr Judge ENJOY
Speer Governor Joseph M Brown Rev Frank Dixon D. D.,
Hon. John M Saon, United States Senator Jas K Vardaman,
Rev W. N. Ainswoh D. D., Hon Nat M Bingham and Miss
Dolle Mcdonnell, the popular reader
Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey will address the
Chautauqua Thursday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11
81 BREEDERS CLIPPED
IN ON ROCK SAND DEAL

NEW YORK. Nov. 11.-Cheri Ray
mond Halbrim, the famous French
breeder and auctioneer OF blooded
horses, has just given out some further
particulars regarding the recent pur-
chase of August Belmont's great stall
lion, Rock Sand.
Mr.. Halbrim explained that the syn
dictate for which he had made the pur-
chase was made up Of 40 shares, which
are held by "a American, English and
French racing men. The Americans are
Clarence Mackay Frank r. Hitchcock,
Frank ]. Gould. Joseph Widener
Charles Carroll, Harry Payne Whit
ney and Charles Kohler.
The idea Of organizing syndicates for
the purchase of breeding stations was
originated by Mr., Haibrim some years
ago when he made the first purchase i'm
this manner Of Bay Ronald. the sire Of
Bayardo. The next syndicate trade was
for the purchase Of Sundridge the sire
Of Suessten. Rock Sand is the third
The purchase Of Rock Sand for $3.50.
600 is the second highest price ever paid
for q blooded horse.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11

C. z. COLSS0N TO FIGHT
SALARY LIMIT DECREASE

MOBILE. ALA, Nov. 11.-Secretary
q n. Colsson. of the Mobile Baseball
association. has left for Milwaukee,
where tie win represent the associa-
ifop al the meeting of the National As
,socjation OF Professional Baseball
Leagues. which convenes in the Wis
consin city At noon Tuesday.
Thu meeting is most important, as
MANY things pertaining TO the manage
lnent Of minor league teams. and par
ticularly Of the Southern association,
will come up. The most important
matter TO be discussed viii be the pro-
posed decrease of the salary limits In
The Southern and other minor leagues.
Secretary Colsson will fight any move
made TO cut the salary of the BAH play
ers, for the secretary says he will never
agree TO legislation that viii cheaper
baseball He believes that II the pres
idents OF the various clubs clamorng
for "a decrease in the salary limit would
look around they could find other ways
10 cut down expenses than by chop
ping salaries
Cholly Frank the Crescent City base
ball magnate, BilN Smith, OF Atlanta,
and Secretary Dolssvu Will engage In "a
three-cornered ngh, on thc sniarl ques-
ilun Frank wants 81 ilding scale that
HiN mean tho bigger the city the more
money it can paK Tor I'd ban club Smith
tnle q d. iiuit Increased. Air tulFrou
hstl against any change
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11
CLUB MEMBERS KICK; ARE
CROWDED OFF OWN LINKS

LONDON, Nov 1.-THE Royal and
Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews has
become dissatisfied with the treatment
dealt out to 1t by the town council. and
members say that unless their griev-
ances are remedied they will have to
acquire another course.
Complications have arisen because
there are two golf courses at st. An
drews, which are kept up by the club
at the expense of many thousands of
dollars a year. the public having the
right TO play on the old course all the
year round and on the new course eX-
cept during July, August and Septem
Der, when the charge is a shilling a
day.
Many golfers 80 to ST Andrews. and
players have to give their names to a
committee the evening before, and the
order of play is decided by ballot.
This year the old course has been
closed for almost the entire season on
account of its bad condition. due 70 the
great amount Of play thereon, and in
consequence there have been still great
er crowds on the new course, and mem
bers OF the club have had hardly any
chance to play.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11
BY Fuzzy Woodruff.

T TIE looked less like ball play
er than any man who ever
caVorted for the populace of
Dixie and he came mighty near
being as great an athlete as ever
pulled on pair of spiked shoes.
And his name was Clarence.
The past tense in the aforegoing
sentence is used advisedly. For not
longer ago than Saturday there
We're obscure paragraphs in the pa
pers telling that Clarence L. (Cu-
pid) Childs had passed from this
world.
1t will never be known. whether
his physical being or the name his
parents gave him was the greater
handicap to Childs, but, despite the
face that he was built like q bar
rel and bore an appellation that
stands next to Algenon in the es-
timation of the jokesmiths, Childs
rose to a point where he was at
one time considered the greatest
second baseman in the game.
Veteran When He Came South.
He was on the down grade when
he came to the Southern league, but
even down here ever and anon he
would show dash of his old form
that made even the ranks of Tus-
Cany unable to keep back their
cheers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11
CUE EXPERTS ARE IN FINE
FORM FOR TITLE TOURNEY

NEW YORK. Nov. l1.-Judging from
the big averages that are being torn off
by experts who viii compete here this
week in the 1872 balk line champion
ship billiard tournament, some records
may go by the boards when the tour
nament wears down to the finals
In Pittsburg the other day Ora
Mornugstar averaged better than 80 in
a 700-point game and George Sutton
has been doing as well in Chicago. Cal
vim Demarest is said to he going better
than at any time in his career George
Slossou is playing a good game. and so
is Harry Cline. Kohl Yamada. Japan's
champion, win be "a feature. but hardly
q contender lie Is good az open sable
work, but drives the ballS around too
much To- work up long runs
Wllir Hoppe is the favoute he has
hten doing eat wogl, iu his practice
sumes at McCruW's. Playug against
the national ,lnateur champion. Morris
Brown. Hoppe averaged A44-9 m 1000
ru'u, smey ln hl sixth nwug Ore
mad, "a ruu ~ 2i5.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11
STALLINGS WILL TRY
TO LAND MORE PLAYERS

BOSTON, Nov. 11-President James
f. Gaffney of the Boston Nationals.
has gone to Milwaukee to confer with
his new manager, George Stallings.
They will at that time go over the list
of available minor leaguers and try to
dig up few good men.
Gaffney is particularly keen for
Pitcher James. of Seattle, who won
26 and lost games this season. He
gave up $4,000 for this man. He has
also bought GerFais from the Coast.
This man in AZ games gave only s
bases on balls.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11
STALLINGS PLANS TO
USE DEVllN AT FIRST

BOSTON, Nov. 1l.-George Stallings,
the new manager of the Boston Nation
ais, is dividing his time between New
York and Boston. He has been in close
touch with owner Jim Gaftney for three
weeks, and has lines out for a. lot OF
young players, Stailings expects 70
make some deals at the league meeting
in December 1t is probable that Ar
thur Devhn will play first base for the
Braves next season, and that Arthur
Bues. the smuggling third baseman from
Buffalo. will cover the FAR corner. Bues
is the young man McGraw turned over
to Stallings last spring. The New York
club did mot exercise its option on
Rucs. and Boston claimed him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-11-11
SPEAkERH|T OVER
300 AGAINST
ALL CLUBS
TRIS SPEAKER would hav.
owned a batting average of

TNRIS SPEAKER would hav.
owned batting average Of
800 this season had he been
compelled only TO face the Cleveland
pitchers. The player who won the
Chalmers trophy made a hit every
other time he went to the bat in the
games with the Maps. getting 81
safetles out of "A trips TO the plate.
Detroit's hurlers were easy for
Speaker. Iris running up an aver
2ge Of .410 against them, derived
from "a hits in So times at bat. He
nit 390 against the ST. Louis Slab
men, .392 against the WASHINGTON
delivery clerks, 1916 against the
Athletic artillerists, 1888 against the
New York twirlers and 1928 against
the Chicago curvers.
Oddly enough, it wasn't Ed Walsh
who was the most puzzling of rbe
White SoX slabmen to the Speed
BOY Speaker ran up an average of
300 against Comiskey's man OF
steel and 900 against Frank Lange
Whohl he faced eight times.
Walter Johnson was no puzzle 10
the player voted the most valuable
IN the American league. Speaker
making seven hits in seventeen
tunes at bat oft the Idaho phenom
an average of All.
Speaker went hitless in on,v %
of the 1913 games in which he par
t1cipated. In 81 contests he made
one hit, in Al contests he made two.
IN Il contests he made three. and
IN TOUR contests he made four.
Speakers biggest days with the
Dat We're May d. June g. June II
and August %. he obtaining four
sa1etles on each of these dates
Inc pitchers he then faced were
respectively, Cashion and Akers, Of
Nashington Mitchell. of ST. Louis:
Walsh, Of Chicago, and Steen and
Baskette. of Cleveland.
This is how Speaker batted
90