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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
PERSONAL NOTES

Arlington" the beautiful country place of Mr. and Mrs. R. s. Munger, is the sort of home in which "open house. was kept in ante bellum days: so it is an altogether appropriate place for the family reunion which is in progress there for the holi- days MT. and Mrs. Munger are enter taining all of their children and grand- children, so 1t is the merriest place irrl- aginabie.
 In the family party ,are Mir. and Aiis. Munger. Mr. and Mrs. Collett Munger Of Texas. and their two sons, Collett Nun ger, Jr., and Robert Munger; Mir and Mrs. RobIey C. Munger. MT. and Mrs. Iaul Earle, Jr.. Mir. and Mrs. Alexander Montgomery, MTr and Mrs. Eugene Mun- ser of Dallas. all of whom are accom- panied by their children. and Miss Mary Munger and Miss Margaret Munger, who have retunped from National Park semi nary in Washington for the holiday sea son.
 Miss Emily Semple of New York. states the Social World. is the guest of her aunt Mrs. J. K. Jackson Miss Seni- rle, whom Montgomery still claims, as she spent her carly childhood here. whore her parents formerly lived. has made
 ITS Of friends and admirers dung kff isits to her aunt She inherits the
 fHrrn and exceedingly attractive per.
 aassty of her gifted mother, Mrs. Dar- rif. tdn Semple, formerly Miss Rosa Gun Montgomery, as well as the splen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
MRS. NED M'DAVID'S
 CHRISTMAS BOOK

A truly unique gift from a mother to her sons and one that will be a life lcng treasure is the little book just from the press, 'The Children of the Meadows" Of which Mrs Ned Richardson McDavid (Alttie Owen) is tho author. The books arrived only yesterday, having been be- lated because Of the Christmas rush, which has been felt among the publishers as among other people, but it is a charm ing publication and will find it's place among the Christmas gifts of many girls and boys tomorrow morning even though if must be purchased at the eleventh hour.
 The book is dedicated to those two fine fellows, Edmund McDavid and Jack Me- David, whose likeness appears with their mother in the above photograph, made in a characteristic attitude. They have probably heard many of the episodes mar rated in the book, but what boy or girl, or grown up, either, does not enjoy a well teld tale even though told more than once? And these are true stories, with Mrs MeDavid's father, the late Rose Mellir gton owen, as one of the charac- ters in the book. The incidents were his own experiences. told to his clever daughter. and retold in the sprightly way that only lovely Mittie Owen McDavid knows how to tell them. So the little book has been anticipated ever since it became known that she was writing it; tile friends who love her vivacious chat ter. her sunny views of lifG her delicious humor have looked forward to it's arrival in the book department and made many inquiries. That it came almost too late for holiday hook is deplorable. but that it came at all is a pleasant happening.
 It is an attractive volume. published hy the Cosmopolitan people and illus trated by Herman Heyer of New York, with IS pen and ink sketches. And the story is told in the sweet, sprightly vein that made that other little book of hers, "Pocahontas.' such a favorite that i. is still in demand and so good from a his- torical and a rhetorical standpoint that it has a place as supplementary reader ia a number of schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Sap Begins to Rise at Alabama
YOU CAN'T JUDGE RECRUITS
 BY THE PRICE PAID FOR THEM

Hendrix was one of the reasons why the Pirates finished so high iA the league race. In addition to copping twenty-two games. he helped O'Toole and others win games by relieving them when the shelling became too heavy.
 Manager Clarke never favored Hen drix. He worked him in turn every fourth game, and Hendrix performed equally well against all corners. Hans Wagner says he is sure to become a great pitcher.
 Hendrix did well as a strilSeout pitch CT. He dinnt hang up league records, but lie sat down 1 6l batters in S5 gahes. He sends many youngster to the tim othy, and the possession of which makes pitchers of the Ad Gumbert, Cy Young, Kid Nichols type.
 Boston dropped five straight games to Hendrix. The Giants could not de- feat him and he took five from Brook lyn. He won from every club in the league.
 In Hendrix's record are four shut outs and thirteen games in which one run told the story. Ten of these were won by Pittsburg and three went against Hendrix. All in all, the young man has made some considerable record for a recruit who might be termed a gift horse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
DERRILL PRATT DISCUSSES POINTS OF STAR MAJOR TWIRLERS-"BIG ED" UNFIT ABLE AT TIMES. HE SAYS

Derrill Pratt the Birmingham boy who holds down the keystone position in the infield of the St. Louis Browns. will leave Birmingham about March. to join his club on their training jaunt. Pratt states that he Is in fairly good condi- ton now, and that he expects to go oven better in tho big show next sea- son than he did last He thinks we'll of the Browns chances this year, and does not look to find them as collar champions in the 1913 race
 We have a bunch of younghters, ,' said Pratt. in speaking of the St Louis team, and some of them failed to show the goods as they have them, during their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
FIRST INITIATIVE
 BILL SUSPENDED

Portland, ore, December 23.-oregon' s first initiative rate bill was suspended temporarily today by the federal court, three judges sitting in the case. Pend ing a final hearing of the issue raised by the railway4 as to whether the bill is practicable and constitutional the court held that the railways should file bonds aggregating $55000.
 Judge Gilbert in rendering the courts decision said the whole issue should be disposed of within 30 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
GEORGE YANTZ MAY YET GET TRIAL WITH
 THE CHICAGO CUBS
THINKS WALSH AND JOHNSON
 SUPERIOR TO SMOKY JOE"

 first appearance in fast com pany. However. I look to see big improvement next spring. and if the fei- lows play the class of ball which they are capable. it's cinch that we won't be found in a hopeless hole when the race begins to narrow down next fail.H Pratt. in speaking of the different star twirlers Of the American circuit, stated that in his opinion that Ed Walsh was the hardest of them all to hit. Johnson Is right along with him, however. thinks Pratt. but has not the working capacity of Big Ed"
 When Walsh has his splitter break ing" said the Browns second sacker. ''she is simply unhitablc. Why, he has a. ball that he shoots just above your knees like a streak of fire. and when 1t reaches tho plate 1t takes a downward drop like a disappearing act, and you are certainly the lucky boy to meet it on the nose" In speaking of Joe Wood, Pratt. while admiring the smoky" wonder for his success last year, does not think that he is in the class with Walsh and John- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Society
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-~~------~--~------~---- so altogether lovely in white. Her veil framed her piquant face in a soft white frili, for her Juliette cap was outlined in lilies of the valley. Her charmeuse robe lad a tunic overdress of duchesse lace studded with rhinestones and crystals, and she carried a shower bouquet of val ley lilies.
 The VOWS were spoken at an altar of green vases of white lilies and eathe- cral candlesticks at either side filled with burning white tapers. The white and green motive was employed throughout the front of the house, but in the dining room from which ices were served, the color scheme was pink and white. Pink Killarney roses in a great cluster rested on the C1uny lace centerpiece which showed lin.ng of rose satin. In the music room the brides table was sta tfored. Asparagus ferns and lilies of the valley adorned it and in the center was the brides cake.
 Among the out of town guests who aug
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
HARVARD WINS IN
 CHESS TOURNAMEN

New York, December 2s-By defeating Columbia, 21s to 1is, today in the twenty first annual intercollegiate chess tourna- ment, Harvard made long stride toward ultimate victory. Yale. which yesterday lost to Harvard, today defeated Princeton, 8 to l. Play in the third round tomor- row will find Columbia paired against Yale and Harvard against Princeton.
 The standing for the two rounds fol- lows:
 Harvard-Won 5ia. lost 22.
 Yale--Won 1, lost 4.
 Columbia-Won 11s, lost 21A
 princeton-Won 1, lost ,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
An Extra Charge

From London Answers.
 "Whatr' shrieked the visitor, in an in- dignant voice. You're going to charge me snilllnes for that poky little room had last night2 It's absurdi It's pre- posterous,"
 well sir" replied the landlady. that S our charge. and I cannot alter it,"
 The visitor nearly burst himself with wrath.
 Anyhow, ] refuse to pay it, he went on Especially as I didn't get wink of sleep last night ] vas walking up and down the whole time with raging tooth ache"
 The landlady smiled as only landladies can smile.
 'In that case. sir. I must charge you an extra shilling for wear of the carpet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
NEWS OF THE RING

Minneapolis, December 2S.--Henry Or demann of Minneapolis, will meet Jesse Westergarde of Des Mones, la, here Tuesday night, January ', 1t was 3n- nouneed tonight. The winner of the match, which will be a straight catch as catch can style will claim the heavy weight wrestling championship of Ameri- ca. as Frank Gotch has retired. The men have met twice before, each having won a victory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
George H. Tyler Dead

New York. December 23.-George Il Tyler well known in theatrical circles, and father of George C. Tyler, managing director of the Liebler company, died al his home here today. Mir. yyler was an ardent admirer of the national game and was as well known in baseball circles as in the theatrical world. He formerly owned q neMspaper In Chillicothe. O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Detroit Broker Arrested

Detroit. Mich, December 23-Robert Mowat, a Detroit broker. who was taken into custody by the local police Saturday at the request of private detectives rep resenting the American Bankers asso- citation, was released today when the de- tectives failed to present warrants for Mowat's arrest. Afowat was detained according to the police, because the de2 tectves said he was wanted in connec- ton with an alleged s7s.0o0 check swind- ling deal" worked in New York and other cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

rnented the family circle and the as- sembly of very intimate friends were Judge and Mrs. William Brandon of Tus- caloosa, Miss Kathleen Norvell of Carbon Hill, MT. Claud Davis of Huntsville, Miss DuBose of Gadsden, Mir Jenkins of Washington, D. C., MT. and Mrs. Roy O'Neill of Huntsville and others.
 MT and Mrs. Can't left last night for Charleston, s. C., where temporarily they will reside with his parents, MT. and Mrs. William 5. Can't. The brides de- parture from the city of her birth is a source of regret to many friends. She is a charming girl and will be decided acquisition to the circle in which her hus- band is a favorite in Charleston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
BOB M'WHORTER TO
 CAPTAIN GEORGIA

Bob MoWhorter the star Georgia grld- fonist, will lead tho Red and Black basa- ball aggregation next spring. The Geor- ea wonder is pretty much the same star on the diamond that he is on the grid- ton having secured position on the all- southern team of the latter sport for two straight seasons He is a fast and accu- rate fielder, and is of no mean hitting ability,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Seize Potash Deposits

Los Angeles, December 23.-A United States deputy marshal was dispatched to- day 10 Searles Lake in response to a warning that armed claim jumpers might attempt to take possession of potash deposits there worth S20000, 900. Seaties lake is in the northwest corner of San Bernardino county. The property in- volved now Is in the hands of federal court receiver pending the outcome of foreclosure proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
ALL-STAR AGGREGATION
 MAY PLAY IN NEW ORLEANS

an a1l-Texas eleven at Dallas New Years day. The visiting aggregation includes Metzler, Neeley. captain of the 1910 eleven; Hardage captain of the 1912 eleven. who is regarded as an all- American halfback; Freeland, stewart and Browne, all of Nanderbilt, Barker, champion hammer thrower of the south, Adams, Mississippi; Burns. Auburn; Shields. Mississippi, and Williams, Gov ington and Swafford of Vanderbilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

for contest for next year but that the game fell through. While this Is 10 be regretted, tho fact that tho Vir- ginians will meet two of tho foremost of southern colleges next fall well ar gues that the time is not far off when the east, south and far south will be fast rivals for athletic supremacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

New Orleaps. December 23.-An all- southern star combination of football and basketball players from Wander
 bilt, Auburn and Mississippi universi- ties Is due here January to play a basketball team composed Of Tulane and local athletic club athletes Man ager F. W. Stewart made an uncus- cessful effort to arrange football game. He said the all-star would play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
.YANTz MAY GET TRY .W|THCUbS AFTER ALL

George Yantz, the Baron backstop who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs, and who was reported to have been sold by Manager Bvers to the Pacific Coast league. may set chance in the big show after all. According to re- ports from Chicago. Yantz will not be disposed of to the Coast league until he has been given a thorough tryout with the Cubs. He will accompany Evers bunch of diamond artists on their training trip, and will be given an opportunity to show what he can do in fast company before being turned over to the A. A. organization.
 the party were guests of MT. Paul Whit ing at box party when they witnessed the performance of Charlotte Walker in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine The party included MT. and Mrs Oates, Miss Beck, Miss saffold, Mrs. Mary Whiting Harrington, MT. l.. D. Mathis. MT. Whit 1pg, Judge Gaston Gunter, Mir Charles Weisenberg, and Mir. Fred Whiting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
LITTLE ROCK FANS TO OFFER
 $15,OOO FOR BILLIKEN CLUB

Little Rock, Ark. December 2s.-Lit- Gle Rock business men and baseball en- thusiasts, at mass meeting today. au-
 thorized President ". M. Kavanaugh of the Southern league. to offer $15,000 for the league franchise held by Richard Tillis of Montgomery. President Kav- anaugh secured an option on the Mont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
MISS MCCORMACK HOSTESS
 FOR MISS LULA WHITE

Miss Gertrude Mccormick will enter- tain the afternoon of December 31 with a silk hose shower in compliment to Miss Julia White, one of the January brides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
ALPHA OMEGA CLUB
 JANUARY MEETING

Miss Gertrude Mccormick will enter tain the members of the Alpha omega club the afternoon of January 1 at her home in Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
MISS MARY SCREVEN
 ALUNCHEON HOSTESS

In compliment to Miss Mary Patrick, who is the guest of Miss Fay Vim. Miss Nora Screven will entertain little coterie of her friends Thursday at luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
MISS VIOLET SEMON
 BOX PARTY HOSTESS

In compliment to Miss Marie Stoll, Miss Violet Semon will entertain a few friends Saturday afternoon with box party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24

gomery membership, but it was unani- mously decided at tue meeting that the price asked-$20,00 excessive he- cause of the few players retained by Montgomery.
 Assurances have been given by the other clubs in the league that the trans fer of the Montgomery franchise to Little Rock would be agreeable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
SIGMA PHI DELTA DANCE
 LED BY MISS HAYLOW

Miss Nellie Ifaylow with Mir. Guy Yates will lead the Sigma Phi Delta dance, which will occur the evening of January at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-24
Is.e Genuine Articl,

From th< Bt Nton Transcript.
 He-Darling. l love you.
 she-And have yod never said that to other girls?
 He--well -er-yss; but not 50 near Christ mas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-11
FEAR FOR The
| STATE ROADS
State Board of Agriculture
Takes Up Matter.
tFrom the NEWS Correspondent

Trenton, Oct. 10.-Franklin Dye,
Secretary of the State Board of Ag-
riculture, declared today hat some
drastic action must be taken at once
to save New Jerseys fine system of
more than 1900 miles of improved
highways built under the state aid
law. Secretary Dye stated that since
New Jersey has thrown its doors wide
open to automobiles of other states,
by the law passed last winter, the
damage to the roads has very greatly
increased. The high power cars, he
said, are rapidly destroying the
roads.
1t is likely that the matter will be
brought before the State Board of
Agriculture at its annual meeting
here in January. Mr.. Dye thinks hat
the automobile license fees should be
materially increased in order hat
those who are doing the most dam
age to the roads should provide the
cost for their maintenance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-11
LAW
AT BELLEWOOD
Allegation of Supt. Of Anti
Saloon League.

That the ven laws are being
| violated with respect to the sale O
beer and other intoxicants at Belle
wood Park, a Lehigh Valley resort
much patronized by local people, il
set forth in a formal statement by
Superintendent Edwain l. Stearns, OF
the New Jersey Anti-Saloon League
to Wayne MacVeagh, Secretary Of
the Treasury.
Mr.. Stearn's statement contains al
legged facts concerning the use of in
~toxicating liquors at the pleasure re-
sort and the manner in which excur-
sion parties arrange for payment for
the same.
In his communication Mr.. Stearns
mentions that the resort is the gath
ering place of thousands during the
summer season by means of the ex-
cursions v e. the Lehigh Valley rail
road. That Sunday is the most pro-
life day for these outings is men,
toned.
Most of the Perth Amboy organi-
cations which have held excursions at
Bellewood Park have brought their
own beer and other drinks from this
city. 1t has not been sold. but given
to members of the excursion party
upon presentation Of ribbon, button
or some similar means of identifi-
cation. The cost for the same has
usually been included in the price of
the ticket for the excursion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-11
GOV. JOHNSON IS AGAIN
ON new JERSEY SOIL.

Jersey City, Oct. 1.-THE Pro-
gressive contention that school houses
should be utilized for political gath
erings was carried into practice We'd
nesday by Governor Johnson. Both
of his New Jersey meetings in Pater-
son at noon and the one here last
night, were held in the chapels of
high school buildings. Some ob1ec-
lions to permitting the use of the
buildings for political purposes were
heard In both cities.
Neither audience was large, bat
each showed much enthusiasm as the
governor discussed the different
planks of the Progressive platform
The Governor entered Pennsylva-
MIA today. He will speak in Easton
at noon, and in Wilkes-Barre at
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-11
COLUMBUS DAY
IN HIGH SCHOOL
Fine Program of Exercises
is Carried Out.

Exercises in honor of Christophel
Columbus were successfully carried
out in the high school this morning
The classes of Misses Smith and Huf.
ford and Mr.. Wight united together
and rendered an excellent program
which consisted mainly of the must
cal talent of the classes.
Miss Laura Koyen entertained by
playing familiar tunes on the mando-
lin and the several songs that were
sung we're accompanied by e. Hoyt
Palmer on the violin. Miss Goodwin
Jensen's reading of Columbus vog-
age was well received also.
In the main auditorium the rest
of the school assembled where in
teresting exercises were held which
consisted of the reading from Wash
ington Irvlng's Life of Columbus"
read by Prof. Clifford Williamson
and also a number of appropriate
songs including the Italian hymn"
from the school song book, sung by
the whole body of assembled stu
dents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-11
NOTICE OF
To Lay a Twelve-inch Pipe Sewer in
Sherman Street from Market Street
Souther1y to Connect with The Sew
er Now in Paterson Street.

Public notice is hereby given pursu-
ant to a resolution of the Council of
the city of Perth Amboy, adopted at a
regular meeting Of said body, held on
the seventh day of October, nineteen
hundred and twelve, that it is the in
tention of the Council to cause q 12-
inch pipe sewer to be laid in Sherman
street from Market street s%outherly to
connect with the sewer now in Pater-
son street. Said sewer to have all ne
cessary manholes and receiving basins.
Such persons as may object thereto
are requested to present their objec-
tions in writing to the undersigned on
or before the expiration of ten days
from the date of this notice.
Dated, October 10, 1912.
1926 WILBUR LA ROE,
11636-10-11-12-19-21 City Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-11
Only a Family Quarrel.

AS a result of a family quarrel in
Alpine street, about 5 o'clock last
night, a woman was assaulted and
beaten. She told Patrolman Hartung
that two men had hit her in the face,
The officer accompanied her to her
home and upon learning that 1t was
a fight between members of a family
advised that warrants be sworn out
for the alleged a~ssailants. No ar
rests we're made.