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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
Hence Their Weediness
Inc Uash;npton Star.

From the Washington Star.
 London literary critic was praisng Philadelphia at the Franklin Inn
 q am particularly impressed he said, with the beauty of Philadelphia's chil- dren. This beauty is due, 1 suppose, to the fact that you specially favor love matches here. Love matches alone give beautiful children.
 If there were more love matches among the English aristocracy," he con- chded with a sigh. the English aris- tocracy wouldn't be so weedy.
 "Your typical English aristocrat, you know, holds that love may be an excuse for marriage. but money alone is a justi- fication for it..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
MAKE FINAL PLANS
 FOR CELEBRATION

Cleveland, O., December 25.-Final plans for the celebration next year of the Perry Centennial will be completed at Sandus5y, Ohio, in a meeting there January II and 15 of the Inter-city com mittee and the interstate board of the Perry centennial commission, it was an nounced here today.
 Three pageant companies will present bids for the ceremonies. in the cities which will take part in the centennial celebration, commencing at Erie, Pa, July 4. 1913, and ending at Louisville, Ky. October ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
NEGRO SUCCEEDS
 IN BUDDING POSSE

Columbus, Ga, December 25.-Posses today failed to find any trace of Howard Davis, negro, who is wanted on the charge of shooting and killing Deputy Sheriff Bussey Wright, eight miles from here yesterday.
 After the shooting the negro barriead- ed himself in an abandoned house and, heavily armed, defed a posse to attempt to capture him. Sheriff Webb dispatched endorsements to the posse from tbs city and when the house was entered this morning it was found that the negro had escaped during the night
 The search was continued during the remainder of the day without result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
MILLER HUGGINS
 AFTER SCHEkARD

Chicago, December 25-Miller Higgins. manager of the St. Louis National league baseball team, has offered the Chicago owners siO00 for the veteran outfielder. Jimmie Schekard. President Murphy is considering the offer. He previously had intended to trade ScheiI- ard to St. Louis for pitchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
MAN WHO HELD UP
 TRAIN IDENTIFIED

Springfield, Ills, December 25.-That they have positively identified Jack Hart nett of Chicago and Elmer vigus, Spring field, as the men who held up the Chi cago and Alton Hummer Monday night at Hes Junction, was the claim made tonight by detectives who rigidly eN- amined the suspects at the police station where the prisoners were confronted by Engineer Mclaughlin. Fireman Sullivan and Express Messenger Ayres. The rail- road men declared also that the men held were bandits. The men were ar rested today. Warrants charging burg
 lary were sworn out against the two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
To Purify City

Saloniki. December 25-The Greeks have now adopted effective measures to en- sure proper sanitation of the city. All cases of infectious and contagious dis eases are reported to the authorities and hospitals for the care of these patients have been opened. The water supply and scavenging systems are being reorganized and an extensive medical service has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26

Salt Lake City, December 25.-ster- ilization of persons adjudged unfit to have offspring is advocated in the bi- ennial report of the state board of in- sanity and the superintendent of the State Mental hospital, filed with the governor today The following recom- are made in the report:
 Sterilization of all persons insane from hereritary causes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
Sterilization of Persons Unfit
 To HdOe Offspring Advocated

Creation of d state board of eugonles to control marriages and issue oerti- cates for licenses to only the fit.
 Amendment to the penal code giving the upper courts the power to impose sentence of sterilization in lieu of irn- prisonment in certain statutory crimes.
 Laws governing the board of par dons giving the power to make sterili- zation necessary before parole from penitentiaries to be left to a bureau of eugenics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
Swimming Races

Boston, December 25.-Nearly a score of hardy athletes plunged into the freez- ing waters of Dorchester bay today to compete in 25 90 and 100 yards swimming races. Although the men had to combat floating ice every contestant finished, good time being made in each of the events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
Weather Forecast

Washington. December 25.-Alabama and Mississippl; Probably fair Thursday and Friday: colder Friday.
 Georgia: Fair Thursday; Friday in- creasing eloudiness.
 Tennessee: Probably fair Thursday; Friday fair and colder.
 For the 24 hours ending at ' p. m.' December 9. 1912:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26

and Plateau states Light snowfall was reported from Minnesota.
 A depression has developed in the cen- tral valleys. extending from the upper lakes southwest ward to Texas, occasion ing a moderate increase in cloudiness over Texas. No ranfra occurred in the western gulf states, however, and con tinued fair and pleasant weather may be anticipated in Alabama for Thursday and probably Thursday night Tempera- lures will continue to rise and nearly normal readings for the season will pre- vail,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
Priest Asphyxiated

Detroit, Mich, December 25.--While his son. the Rev Adam MarcinlSewicz, was celebrating mass today, Niedenen Mar v, was accidentally asphyx- lated in the priests home. It is believed the aged man turned on gas jet, mis- taking it for nearby electric light switch. The body was found by the son, returning after mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
THE SECOND SON OF
 JOHN BROWN DEAD
Son of Famous Leader of Raid At Harper's Ferry
 Dies At Akron, Ohio

Akron, O., December 25.-John BroWn' 90 years old, second son of John Brown, famous as the leader of the raid on Har- per's Ferry, w. Va, at the outbreak of the civil war died at his home here last night
 He was actively engaged in recruiting and enlisting a company of negroes from among those smuggled into Canada by the 'underground railroad" when the Harpers Ferry incident occurred. A younger brother, Solomon Brown, lives at Portland, Ore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
ABERDEEN PLANTER
 SHOT AND KILLED

Aberdeen. Miss. December 25.-Robert Adair. prominent planter. was shot and instantly killed during quarrel with Jessie Reeves. also a planter at a Christ mas celebration near here this after noon.
 Reeves fled into Alabama and has not been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26

COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE AND GRIP LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine removes the cause. There is only one "BROM0 QUININE." Look for signature of F. W. GROVE 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26

Andre de Fouquees and dletnte has the delights Of the trench
  wonderful eoun- of education completed duntlon hasv States
 French He is bright and witty ana aout features
 Fouqueres said is introduce in America the maxixe 
 familiar with Paris suggests Ia in that have appeared this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-26
Weather Bulletin
Tenp'ture

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations, December 9, 1912:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

Readville, Mass, Aug. 2S.-Joe Pat chen II. carried away the honors in the Neponset here today, the second day of the Grand Circuit meeting. Track and weather were perfect for fast time.
 From the word in the first heat to the finish of the last one Joe Patchen H. was never pressed. The contest was for second money. which Knight Onward secured by getting the place in the final heat Cox finished very fast in the second heat. with Mansfield coming from fourth position in the stretch. Cox's Grand Opera made Joe Patchen H. pace the last half in 100 l-2 the first heat There was big surprise sprung in the Plymouth for two year old trotters. in which Nowaday Giri was d strong favorite, owing to her worlds record of 2I5 l-2 for f0ais of her age over q half-mile track. made i've weeks ago,
 After taking the opening heat today in comparatively easy fashion. she met her Waterloo in the second heat when Dillon AEW6Fthy overlook her fifty ysdrds froIa the wire and was first by a little more than neck, Nathan Ak worthy, tUe beat the Massachusetts Ally for second position by q narrow margin IL was easy fer Dillon Ak worthy in the third heat after Nathan Axworthy had raced on even terms with him to the home stretch. Dillon Axvorthy is the property of A, B. Cox. PaoL, Pa.
 The time of the race today rates next to the worlds record for three heats by two year old trotters made by Justice Brook at Columbus, Ohio, three years ago,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
HEAVY SELLING.
But Market Retains It's Underlying
 Strenath Despite t.

NeN York. Aug. 2S.-The most con spicuous feature of tOday's stock mar ket was its underlying strength in the face of persistent and heavy selling. Pressure Centered largely around Reading and United States Steel, but that did not prevent the latter from establishing it's best price of the year
 Dealings in the stocks named over shadOwed the Hartman and Hill is sues, as well as cOppers and other speculative favoriteS In the late trad ing business fell away with frequent periods of stagnation, but another sell ing movement ensued shortly before the close which sent many leadins issues a point or more under the pre- ceding day's final quotations, greatest weakness being displayed by Union Pacific. Lehigh Valley and Amalgd- mated Copper.
 Gossip attributed much of the selling of cOalers to leading out of town inter ests, with a revival of reports that the interstate commerce commission is soon to render an important decision affecting these properties The roada embraced In the Canadian group were under restraint as a result of adyices from Canada indicating increasing governmental opposition to Canadian Pactic's proposed capital increase.
 Louisville and Nashville and Allan tic Coast Line were strong on light dealings in connection with the ap- preaching meeting of the directors of the first named. at which develop ments favorable to shareholders ar expected Rock Island issues Erie first preferred. Great Northern Ors and other stocks of more miscelane- ous character shared in the early rise only tO fall back at the close.
 London was a purchaser here on balance, taking moderate amounts of Steel, Amalgamated and Union Pa citic Firmness marked the day in Paris. with activity and streneth in Berlin.
 Local banks suffered another drain of cash, with a $1,S00,OOO gold ship mont 10 Canada. A slight stiffening of long maturities was reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

Capt w. Fl. Richards of Ohio finished in the lead in the Swiss match and outdistanced all competitors in the of fcers and inspectors match here to- day.
 The Hayes match was open to ev- erybody, each competitor firing ten shots at six hundred wards. First prize was the Hayes medal The other prizes were cash. The winner made a p0ssi- ble ten straight bullseyes and contin- uing firing. finishing with a straight of 35 bullseyes. The leading winners of prizes and their scores follow:
 First Sergt. F. H. Kean. Massachu- setts, 50s second, Corp. c. B. Long. Massachusetts, 49; third G. w Ches- ley Connecticut. 49; fourth, Capt. H. E. simon Ohio, 49; fifth Maj. w, s. Price, New Jersey. AS.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
wAuReaAN 20, HOSPITAL f2.
Heavy Hitting and Poor Fielding Feat
 ure Contest.

In a game notable for its heavy mt ting and ragged fielding the Norwich stafe hospital nine met defeat at the hands of the Wauregan team on the Brewsetrs Neck grounds "Wednesday afternoon by the score of 20 to l2. In the first inning the visitors gathered four mus. The Hospital came back m their half and scored five runs In the nfth inning Nith the score to in favor uf the home team tsfeenWdN went up among the clouds and when the dust had settled a bit the visitors We're in the lead. 10 tu 9. The Hospital scored two more ruus taking the lead asAm. but OaeeuWdN was all m and could not hold the visitors down Le- page started in the box for Waure- gan, but later was relieved by Bill Marland.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
AL Stars vs. Emeralds.

Manager O'Neu of the All Stars has arranged for a game with the Elmer aids of Wilhmantic to be played at Willimantic on August 25. The fol- lowing players will be on the list: Standish, Sullivan. Lawler O'Brien. Shea, Dugas, Kane, Percy, Wright, AIcNUlty, Pattison and Watson.
 Watson, a new man who has been signed by Manager O'Neil, will be given his first tryout at third base. Watson is well known throughout Massachusetts, having played with the Cardinals of Uxbridge, also with the Electors of the same place.
 Manager O'Neu has returned from Block Island, where he spent his vaca- tiOn. While there he played first base with the pick of the island.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
Red so, strs1gfb,n gols m 7e,7sot

Boston. Aug 2s-The Red Sex lcBsthcuei ils stride Uenulu.ward Jeday. winning two games from Chicago while -ts rivals. Washington and Phil adephla both lost. Wood won bis l+th straight game displscinE Walter Johnson as Q seeker after Naruuards ultcbiug aWes and made 1t % vc- tories for the season in the second game. which was l sEutout. t5 Q.
 Dosto1 won the first game 3 to triple. which accounts for one os its runs. and doubles by Speaker cud Gardner which added two in the third. and 1n two rasses and two errors by Schait which allowed tv0 more ia the fourth. Errors gave Chi- cago its first run and Viewers double on top of two singles counted the other two.
 Boston gathered all three runs ln the second same
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
COTTON.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Cotton spot closed quiet; middling uplands, 1125; middling gulf, 11.50; no sales. Futures closed very steady Closing bids: Au- gust 1064, September 1O.66, October 10.S9, November 1O.91, December HOO, January 10.S6, February 109S, March HOO, April -, May 11.07, June -.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
Nsv York and Cleveland Break Even.

New York Aug 2S-Nen York and Cleveland broke even on their double header here today Cleve land won the drst game 10 wiJh Ncau Gregg pitching. Warhop returned the Nev Y0r5s vic-ors hand in the first game and Baker who replaced hi6 played brilliantly u the field. Carschs catch ing feate4red the second zlme. He threw out an five men ,har tried to sleal 5u hila. Simmons was put out of the second game for protesting de- cisou Scores
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
rERHATIOHAL LEAGUE STANDING.
American Association.

Al Wilsauhee-Fir-t game: Milwaukee I0 Toledo q Second game, Milwaukee 2. Toledo 0-seven h. knts
 Al ksrsas Citr Firft same; Kansas Ciir {. Cn- harhus Ssnni -sms. ksnsa Cilv 2 Columbus 7
 A st rsl l-ss Fa1 l2 lndsnsnolis A Minneapolis Minneapolis |, Louisfllls
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
MONEY.

New York Aug. 2S-Money on cali steady highest 8; lowest 2 7-S; ruling rate 2 7S; last loan 8; closing bid ? 7-S; offered at 3. Time loans strong. 60 days 1-2@3 3-4 per cent: 90 days 1 l-4@i-2; six months I 9-4@4 7-g.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
DIAMOND NOTES.

Now they say that Marsans is ieal- ous of Bob Bescher and is out Co queer BObs efforts to lead the National leagues base stealers
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

cog Dul4u who eouluut nud hls bearings while member nl toe tueh. landers, is playing l elrfrr same ulth John Cancels Rochester leam
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
AMERICAN LEAGUE srANplNe.
Tlsers Taks Ons fron ALhIeLIes.

Philadelphia Aug 2S.-Detrult won the final game of the series here today. 5 to B. The visitors won iu the afh inning after two were out on 8 single fy Jones. a wild pitch by H7uck a pass to Bush and Cobbs single to left field. which was rrbed by Walsh. Score
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

Peaches Graham, Che former Naton- Il league bdckstop Is doing scuut dut, in The Canadian league for Joe hcuey a Toronto trdm.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
St lnr.s 3 washinntnn 2.

Washington. Aug 2S-St. Louis made it three out of four on the series by beating Washington today. ,0 2 Walter Johnson allowed only four hits but he eas wild and his support WAS poor The defeat ended his chance to bea. the record of MaWuard of the New Ygr6 Nationals of 19 straight yctoreis Powell was effective in the Dlches. Score;
 ctavaI,,d New York
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

The recent l1 inning tie game bee tween Jacksonville and Macon oetah- fishes record for extra Iunug games in4 the South Atlantic league
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

match with any good 16l-pound wrestler in this section. Address John Jeffrey, manager l29 Main street, Clin- ton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
BASEBALL RESULTS WEDNESDAY
ooHEs0IIeur LEAGUE s1AnpIna. [,
International Lsasus.

Al Torrto-First game: Baltimore l. T,r,n.o FeeaHd same Baltimore Toronto O-aye innings. Al Montreal l-iist same; Newark 5, Montreali- 90 innings Sec0lsi called end 4scond-rajn bcors to ].
 A Bunilo-Fir-t game not playcd-wet grounds Second =.me' Providence G. Buffalo 5--lO innings Al Rochester Ierse9 City &. Rochester 2
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
Washington

Totals 30 27 IS Totals 54 E l3 2 Score ay innings New Yors...... .......0 o OO Ool O o 2-3 Two base hits. Laioie. Jackson: three base hit Johnson home run. Paddock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
Totals. 32 6 2+

seers iy in4ings Boston a ssst.,st5+t..0 5 '-5 Chicago ...t.t ..,t.s.C O-0
 r7ys base hits Garlnsr Speaker. cady Wood
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
GAMES TODAY
American Lsaauu

AmsnosF LssauO Philadelphia Boston, New York at Washington
 National Lsar4s Boston at Philadelphia. Brooklyn a New York. Cincinnati a PittsblrE st. Louis 4t Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

GREEN Tartar Deutyne t6e discovery should be used two three times addition
  of beautiful teeth Poe Peroxide Products
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

Young Hendek of Clinton, Mass, torneray of this eitA ia locking for |
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
RATIONAL LEAaur sranninn
st. LnuIs pefeatnd by chira1o.

Chicago Aug. 2s.--Chicago punched hits or salles today in the first Inning and dsfeated St Louis In tho opcnln. Eame Of the series here. 70 (. Zirn- me1msn made bls l4th home run today. Score:
 Chicago. s. Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

IotalS, je } -f 10 sBat,ed " Bcrz in oth Score by innings Chicago .....- ..-.--..o Q o-s Two base hiis Speaker. Gardner Weaver. Collins.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
JOE PATCHEN H WINS NEP0NSE
Was Never Headed During Three HeatsLast Half Paced 1OO1z-DlIon AxwOrthy Winner of Plymouth StaA For T~o-Year Olds.

u thc fourth inning on mass. two ansics . Gardner doube. Thc scoUs-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

Totals S1 2l 15 ]
 tEaHed for Nnsh l St.
 -'Rltted Tor hahsr i1 Sth.
 Score by innings Cleveland ..-..-.. ....0 0 n ID -NCv York ...........l U Q s-4 Two base bss Birmingham. Jackson. Hsr,zer,. three base hits. Paddock Halneu Le1clt SetuitL
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29
Philadelphia
Detrsit
Totals s2 Il 27 IS }
Totals 5s s27 l3 8

tBattcd for H0lck iu 7tl
 ''Batted for Bender in Duh.
 Score by innings Detroit 10 9 o Q I 0-5 Philadelphia ..0 l Q Q Q Q Q 0-3 Three base ns- stuuL
Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-29

Score by innings
 S-. Louis .-.......0 . 9 0 h-5 Washington -.-.. ....O Q Q 0-2 Two base hits Foster Mocller Wallace Ainsnitb.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-11-28
University EoieS.

Chapel Iijll, Nov 8-As to what
occupations College men engage in
after graduating ha5 long since been
a subject Of speculative interest and
thought to tie people ont il the
state This interest, perhaps, comes
from the variety Of occupations thai
college graduates pursue on leaving
the schools Of higher educati3n. The
statistics as recently complied as to
the pursuits engaged in bg ane 1912
graduating class Of the University
OF North Carolina furnishes intero3-
ting reading matter. OF 81 men-
hars Of the class 2 classification Of
their present occupations is is fol-
lows: 80 are teachins. % of the
number teaching in the public
schools Of the state: Il ere studying
Law; four are studying medicine;
ten are in business; three are in
electrical work; two are engaged in
cubic road engineering; four are
pursuing graduate studies; two are
farming; enc engaged IN Y. NJ. G.
A. work; two are studying for The
ministry; ard two engaged in The
nationa! government service.
TIE Christian determination is
erecting 2 church 81 Chapel Hill.
Dr. ". 8. long, former president of
E,on College, Is instrumental in
having this edifce constructed for
the Christian denomination Of the
community. With the erection Of
this churca, five religious faiths will
have houses Of worship In Chapel
Hill.
Professors n. w. Walker. state
inspector Of secondary schools, and
T. Z. Graham, dean Of the school Of
liberal arts of the University. repre-
santed the University at the session
Of the Southern Association Of Col
leges and PreparatogySchools, which
convened at Spartanburg, s. c., on
last Thursday and Friday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-11-28
DEMOCRATS GET u. s. SGNAT Z

Washington.-The Democrats have
obtained control in enough States 10
insure them the seven seats they Nesu-
Cd 10 give them q majority N the
United States Senate.
In Colorado John +. Sh&fTo-h ana q.
g Thomas. will he elected for the
lone and short term respectively. !.
T Walsh is elected il Montana ana
William II. Thompson, a Democf@t'
will be chosen in Delaware, "here tii5
LEGISLATURE stands 20 Democrats TO -
PeDublicans in joint ballot. Niiilan
Hugbes will be chosen IN Ne" jeFs5S'
In Nevada the election OF Key fltI-
man is conceded, thus making the sew
en- In Nebraska, Morris, tiepublc&A'
is reelected.
In Oregon the returns give +. Il.
lane Democrat, the lead III the prefer
once vote. Wilson carried the state
and the Legislature will be Democra-
tic so Lane will succeed Jonathan
Bourne.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1912-11-28
JERSEY SWEPT CLEAN.

Trenton. The cumbrous blanket
ballot and split tickets delayed the
work OF the election boards III tallying
the vote throughout New Jersey. The
figures on the Presidential vote were
as follows Wilson, ia .691; Taft, 7G,~
S53; Roosevelt, 135, ,933; Wilson's plu-
rality, 38,753.
Eleven of the twelve Congressman
viii be Democrats; the State Senate,
II Democrats to 8 Republicans, and
the Assembly, so Democrats to 10 Re
pubiicans 4 Democratic United States
Senator and a Democrat to i'll Gov
ernor Wilson's uncXpired term are a.
sEred.