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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
IMPROVE YIELD AND
QUALITY OF WHEAT

Let any farmer walk through his
field Of wheat, and will find that all
the heads are not alike, even if sown
from the best standard varieties 0fseed
wheat. He will find that some heads
are longer than others, some broader,
some with more grains to the head,
and some tighter 10 the chaff, and so
on. 1t has recently become fully known
that most most of these variatiations,
unless they are directly induced by
patch of richer soil, are strictly and
fully Unbeatable and are transmitted
to their progeny in full vigor and.per-
|fection. II farmers who.are specially in
terested in improving the yields and
quality of their wheats will 60 tn rough
their fields at harvest time, and pick
out the best heads from their fields,
and thresh and save them for stock
seed, they will find that it will result
in considerable improvement in the
yield, quality and uniformity of the
crop produced another season. Even if
the farmer only picks enough heads TO
make bushel to bushel and q half
of select seed, this will give him enough
to sow an acre Of wheat for the next
season, and that will produce superb
ior grade Of seed. The product of this
should give him sufficient seed to give
him a good start towards his full seed
ing Tor the following year.
We are following out this method of
selection on our own farms, and we
hope by this means to eventually in
crease the yield of different varieties OF
wheat which we offer, materially; but
farmers can accomplish very generally
the same results for themselves, If they
will follow cut the practice as above in
dicated, and increased yields per acre
of all wheats sown can very soon come
to be realized, provided this method is
generally practiced III the saving and
selection of seed wheat.-Woods Crop
Special published by T. w. Wood, &
Sons, Seedsmen, Richmond, Va.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
Mussell Shells
Wanted

We will buy Mussen Shells
in any quantity, paying you
highest cash prices. No
chaks or pinks wanted.
Fresh dug shells are most
desirable, but there is no
objection to shells that have
been stored in a dry place.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
He Spoke to Him.

Willie, accompanied by father and
mother, was crossing the ocean.
Father and mother were both very
seasick, but Willie was immune.
Throughout the trip he had been an
noying the passengers. Finally bis
mother, turning to the father. said In
a very weak voice. gasping between
each word: "Father-I wish-youd--
speak-to-Willie."
Father, turning sea-green face to-
ward that rampant youngster. spoke
In a languid voice: "How-de-do. VIII
ie?"-Ladies Home Journal.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
Doubtful.

"They tell me-" said little Binks'
'that chauffeurs as class are very
superstitious. l wonder If 1t is true?"
Il doubt it." said Haraway. They
don't believe in signs. anyhow. We
have a sign up at Squeehawkett read
ing. Speed limit in this town eight
miles aid not one chauffeur in hun
dred pays any attention to THAR.
per's Weekly.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18

Washington, April 15.-0ver one-hall
of the 1876 delegates TO the republican
national convention have been selected.
Statements issued from Taft and
Roosevelt headquarters here show wide
divergence in the claims to the dele
gates selected up to last night.
The Taft claim is: Taft 339; Roosevelt
113; LaFollette thirty-six; Cummins
four; unrestricted two.
The Roosevelt claim is: Roosevelt
15l; Taft forty-nine; LaFollette thirty
six; Cummins four; contested 164 I'M
instructed l06.
The chief differences between the
rival managers lie in the southern
states, were the Roosevelt forces list as
"contested' many of the delegates
claimed by Taft. In New York the
eightS-eight delegates are listed as"un
instructed, nby the Roosevelt managers
while The Taft managers claim eighty
one OF lnem ana cOncede seven u
Roosevelt. The six Vermont delegates
claimed for Taft are held as" uninstrucl
ed' in the Roosevelt statement.
AT the Clark headquarters the fol
lowing statement of democratic dele
gates were issued: For Clark l43; Mars
nall thirty;Wilson twenty-seven;Burk'
ten; uninstructed two.
! AT the Wilson headquarters an esti
mate of seventy-two delegates wa'
givei. as the Wilson strength, including
the delegation of North Dakota al
second choice and the Kansas delega-
ton after the first BALLOT.
Claims were not made public from
other headquarters.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
A Prize.

Little Wife-See what have bought
you for a birthday present. got 1t
at an auction-a genuine. antique. old
fashioned bootjack. such as your CO
lonial ancestors used.
Husband-l haven't worn boots for
twenty years.
Little Wife, know, Won't it look
lovely when it's decorated and hung
up?
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
uaavaiiino.

Being threatened with a visit from
his lnother-in-law. a husband decided
to resort to strategy and thus save
domestic infelicity. a."A
My DEAR" he said to bis wife. you
have asked me to DO two things, One
is 10 give you a new silk gown and the
other to send your mother check
to defray her travelling expenses.
can't afford to do both, but ! will do
the one you prefer. Which shall 1t
be-"
<"Serd mother the check by all
MEANS" responded the wife quickly
I've already ordered the gown.
Lite.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
Easily Wen,

The truth u.s." said the young man
after he had beaten about the bush
as long as he dared to- Il want to mar.
ry your daughter"
Il rather suspected 1t. You will
pardon me If ask you frankly what
your prospects are"
We'll, | own a third interest In a
COW that produces nearly two pounds
of butter day when she is at her
best"
God bless you. my chlldren-l mean
my son."
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
Identified.

rs your husband homer"
Yes. What do you want with him."
'I'm-er-revising the voting list.
and | just wanted to inquire which
party he belongs to-"
do yer? Well. I'm the party wot
e belongs to."-London Taller.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18

De Hit;-And is old Misery so very
close In his dealings?
De Witt-Close? Why, he wanted
to. pay less for desk calendar for the
month Of February because 1t did not
contain as many days as the other
months.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18

The ComeOn-But haow kin ye sell
It SO cheap?
The Con Man-Say, didn't youse
never read about them philanthro-
pists wot's afeerd of dyin' rich? Well.
I'm one Of 'em.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1912-04-18
Association.

what kind of candies do you think
would be nice to have at my mistletoe
party?" X.
what else do you want but
kisses?"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
OVER $500 RAISED
FOR STATE MISSIONS
Alabama Christian Society
Birmingham
Men Officers

Selma, November 14.-(Special) 1.-The
twenty-seventh annual convention of
the Alabama Christian Missionary Co
operation society which has been in
session here for the past three days, adj
journed Thursday night. No place was
selected for the holding of the next
annual meeting of the convention. but
1T is generally believed that Selma Will
be chosen as the permanent place OF
netting of the organization.
Previous TO the adjournment the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year. ID. =. Taylor, Selma,
president; j. r. McWane, Birmingham,
vite president; Belt White, Athens, re-
cordng secretary, ii. Is. Rives, Biz
mingham, treasurer; A. A. Oden, Hart
selle, auditor; s. p. Spiegel. Birming-
ham. state evangelist
During the session of the convention
an amount of more than $1,000 was con-
tributed toward the cause of missions
in Alabama. The reports of the officers
of the convention shows that more than
$2420 was raised for state missions
during the past year and the associa-
ton hopes to exceed that amount by
more than thousand dollars during
the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Montgomery, November 14.-9SpeciaL)
The supreme court today affirmed the
decision of the st. Clair circuit court
in the case of Lee Scoggins, as admin
istrator, VS.. The Atlantic and Gulf
Portland Cement company. The case
grew out of suit for damages filed
by Scoggins as the nearest friend II
Jerry Scoggins. who was killed as the
result OF a veranda, which was under
construction. falling upon him. The
veranda was a part of a house which
the cement company was building, and
Scoggins was an employe of the COM
pany, though he was not engaged in
working OF the house.
scoggins sought shelter under the
veranda during rain storm. and sew
eral boards fell upon him, resulting in
his death. Suit was brought for s25.-
900, and the lower court decided in
favor of the defendant
The supreme court held that Scog-
gins had gone under the veranda of his
own volition, and that, therefore, the
company was not liable for damages.
The case OF VIII Bassett ct al. VS..
Martha Powell ct AL, appealed from the
Pike circuit court, was decided by the
supreme court in favor of the appel
liant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN BY
SUPREME COURT YESTERDAY

Baasett was the tenant on a farm
consisting of "a acres owned BY Lane
Enzer, who had purchased the property
from Whey Ann White. the widow OF
George W. White Suit was brought
for possession of the property by Mar
tina Powell and others, as heirs at law
of White, on the ground that White
had conveyed the property to his wi1e
with the provision that 1t should re-
vert to his heirs at her dearn
The lower court decided in favor of
the plaintiffs, and the supreme court
reversed that tribunal, rendering de-
cision in favor of Bassett.
Agreement of the parties concerned
caused the withdrawal of the case of
the Kilby Frog Switch. company vs..
Cary Hathorn, pro ami, which was ap-
pealed from the Jefferson circuit court
The case grew out of a damage suit
for $4,000 instituted by Cary Hathorn,
pro ami. against the Kilby Frog Switch
company. The lower court awarded
damages to the extent of $780,
Other decisions handed down by the
supreme court were as follows;
Mcclellan, J.-E. D. Hall. as admin
istrator, etc, VS.. Francesca Santangelo.
ct al, appeal from Jefferson probate
court; affirmed.
Somerville, J.-Anniston Loan and
Banking company vs.. L. B. Miller, ct al,
appeal from Admission city court af-
frmed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
GOMPERS DEFENDS
FEDERATION POLICY
Delegates from Great Brit
ain and Canada Address
Labor Convention

Rochester N. Y. November 14-At the
close of a day of addresses by fra
ternal delegates from Great Britain and
Canada and representatives Of religious
and philanthropic associations organized
in the interests of labor, President Sam
uel Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor, defended the on-political pol
icy of the federation and declared that
the only thing that will end the strug-
gle between capital and labor is recog-
milton of the right of the toilers to the
best of all that is produced
Il may call attention TO the fact that
while we do not pin our faith to the
pledges made by any political party, the
American methods of our organized labor
movement have accomplished results,
said Mr. Gompers. while we are in
sistent upon the achievement OF every
demand of the labor movement we ought
not TO deny the achievement of some ma
terial results. venture to make the
statement that never were there so many
people who voted for propositions. CECILIA
rations. demands and promises for sos
cial justice as the 100000 people who
voted in this country two weeks ago"
Earlier In the day addresses had been
made by j. A. Seldom of England and
Robert Smllie of Scotland. representing
the British Trades union congress, and
j. W. Bruce, representing the Canadian
Trades and Labor congress. Conditions
of workers under the British flag were
described as worse than those in the
United States All three delegates de-
clared that with slight differences condi-
lions of laborers the world over were the
same.
John Walker of Pennsylvania, a dele
gate from the Association of Mine Work.
ers. read his report which recommended
that the American Federation take the
initiative In calling a meeting of repre-
sentatives of all working mems organiza-
tons for the purpose of insuring world
peace. 4
Congressman William Wilson of Penn
sylvania, defined the position taken by
the labor group in congress and told what.
had been done in the interest of bills
for limitation Of the use of the inJunc-
ton in labor disputes.
THE labor group in congress-" he said
has felt it necessary to guard against
lany Infringement of the workers political
rights and to take steps by which the
workers may secure directly or indirectly
q larger share of what is produced The
greatest battle in congress has been to
destroy the one-man power that has ar
rogated to itself the power to issue in
functions in labor disputes. When her
relat;sns between man and man come up
| for discussion the dispute belongs to the
law courts and trial BY jury"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

New York, November 14.-President
Taft discussed the present situation in
published by the World today, express
Ing the hope that progressives and
regulars will be able to join In a single
united party for effective action at the
next general election.
The sheet anchor~of popular gov
eminent is in the divisability of the
people into two great parties and no
riore." he asserted.
Mr. Taft deals with the bull moose
movement in considerable detail, add
ing:
Il was surprised at Roosevelts
strength, and commenting on the pro-
gressive platform l may say the diff
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
STRENGTH OF ROOSEVELT IN
ELECTION SURPRISED TAFT

ficulty found with the programme is
that 1t oontemplates the impossible. The
country cannot AFFORD to turn itself
over to a class of men who do not
deserve to participate in any more hon.
orable light than quacks do in the
practice of medicine. It would be too
great a danger to all.
When a party like the bull moose
offspring proposes to tear down all the
check weights and balances of well
adjusted democratic constitutional re-
publican government then the issue
affects the permanency and stability of
our government. The danger is from
party whose tendencies Is thus nee
essarily destructive of what has been
laboriously established for the good
and happiness of mankind by the strug-
giles of centuries and which is headed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
PRATT HAD GOOD AVERAGES
WITH MAJORS THIS SEASON

Derrin Pratt. former University of Ala
bama star baseball performer and later
the leading stick artist of the Southern
league, finished his first year in the major
league this season with batting average
of .302. His fielding average at second
base. where he played most of the sea-
son, was .943 This record by the local boy
Is considered exceptionally good. There
are few athletes going from the minors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
ARMS INTENDED
FOR REBELS WATCHED

Washington, November 14.-Consign-
ments of arms and ammunition which
1t is suspected here may be intended for
the Mexican rebels are being closely
watched by the war department In
formation was received here today that
such shipments were being sent to Ell
Paso and orders we're given immediate
ly that a sharp outlook be kept to see
that they do not get across the bor-'
der ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
VINCENT ASTOR ON
MILLIONAIRE JURY

New York. November 1 4.-vincent As
tor. who tomorrow. his s1st birthday.
comes into the fortune left him by his
father, the late John Jacob Aston, was
appointed today by Sheriff julius Har-
burger, a member of the third panel of
the sherifr,s jury. Young Astor thus
takes his fathers place on the mil
Iionaire jury comprised of some OF
this city,s wealthiest men.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

to the majors who olout at 800 clip
during their first year in the big show.
Pratt vas handicapped IN his fielding b.
the constant shifting to which he was
subjected during the early part of the
season. He played during the season out
field, shortstop. third base and second
place for the st. Louis Browns and his
fielding record with such a varsity ox
shifts is we'll above par
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

as clearly for socialism as the socialist
party itself would traduce the two old
er parties.
the time when. in the natural course
Of events the democrats shall have
disappointed the public. TO be ready 20
prevent that disappointment from be-
coming concrete and crystallized, and
from being used by the bull moose
socialist combination to reach power s
Attainment"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

mingham and has many friends. His
bride. who was until recently a college
girl, has a number of friends in the col
lege set though she has been absent from
Birmingham a great deal of the time, and
she is decidedly popular.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Washington, November Ex-senator Mar
tin of Virginia was designated today by
President Taft to fill the place on the
Lincoln memorial commission left vacant
by the death of Senator Money of Mis-
sissippi.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
Society
tcontInued From page Six,

the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church.
After the ceremony the bride and groom
departed for New York. Chicago and
other points to be absent until middle
cember, when they will return to make
their home With Mrs. Whitehead's
mother, Mrs. Nj. A. Hail. on South SIX
teenth avenue Mr.. Whitehead is a prom
inent figure in the business world of Bir-
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-30

the route taken by the car in its
fatal trip Sunday night and found
that at a point some distance beyond
where the boys were found. that the
driver. evidently careening along at
mad pace, had seen the narrow cul-
vert and realizing as clearly as pos
sible in his daZed condition. that he
was going TO miss it, made an effort
to wrench the car back into the
beaten track.
The skid of the tires as the car
responded to the twist of the steer
ing wheel were plainly seen and ii
was at this point that Hartnett was
pitched out. Evidently. according to
the traces of the tragedy seen by
the Investigators, Hartnet's uncon-
scious body was dragged for several
yards before he became disentangled.
1t is the theory of Mr.. McClintock
that Hartnett stepped out of the front
seat of the car to the running board
and that in some manner his left
foot was caught under the brake rod
which runs under the door of the car
on the left hand side. He believes
Hartnett was thrown off either by
the lurch of the car or the jolt when
the wheels failed to strike the cul-
Continued on Page So
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-30
TO FORM A SLOPE
BALL LEAGUE
HERE
c. L. Oliver Here Boosting 0rganiza-
ton OF Semi-Professional Circuit
To Meet Here March i
Great Enthusiasm Over It.

A Western Slope baseball league
will in all probability be formed in
this city early in March at meeting
of the fans from Telluride. Ouray.
Montruse, Delta. Paouia. Hotchkiss.
Fruita, Palisade. GlenwOod Springs
and Rifle which will be called for
March and ..
Clinton l.. Oliver one of the best
known newspaper men and baseball
fans in the state, is here today and
Is interesting local people in the
venture. In brief. Mr. divers plan
is this Eleven towns, possible. or
seven. at least. should purchase
franchises These franchises will
'ost $500 each, outside of which the
owns are TO provide a team and
rounds. A central organization will
)e formed. Incorporated and stock
ssued 10 the amount of $500 in each
itS on the circuit The presidents
T the local associations or clubs will
rom the directorate OF the body.
)ne executive head of the slope
'eague VIII receive commensurate
salary
All the receipts. according to the
plan, are to go into common fund
from which all expenses are to be
paid. At the end of the season the
balance of the original subscriptions
Tor franchises, as well as the resi-
due in the receipts funds are to be
eqrallY divided among the teams. A
suitable pennant is to be rendered
the winner of the series
With all towns on the circuit a | .
week season could be played with
two games week in each place.
The games would always be between
a home town and an outside team.
This would reduce expenses and add
TO the local interest in the games.
A salary limit will be set. but IT
is not deemed practicable at present
to have all the men on regular sal
artes,S Nlae- whole league Will be
formed on semi-professional lines. as
that would probably be the most
satisfactory proposition.
According to the preliminary plans
formed no Sunday games will be
played. A large number of the towns
on the circuit would object serious
ly to Sunday games and this may
lead to general rule against them
This. however. will be definitely de-
cided at the time of the organization.
Denver men, with whom the mat
ter has been discussed. declare that
an elimination series can be played
in Denver with eastern slope clubs
after the close of the season which
would net from $4,000 to S5 1000 per
game. There is a general enthusi-
asm about the idea throughout the
Western Slope, and Mr.. Oliver is as
sured of success.
The matter was taken up this
morning with the local Chamber of
Commerce and Secretary Shaffer has
agreed to do all he can to further
the plans of the association.
Il is believed that the meeting will
be called simultaneously with the
Western Slope Editorial association
here, os that the visiting newspaper
men can be fully apprised Of the de-
tails Of the scheme.
The daily sentinel., 1912-01-30

For the past several years a mental
disease has been weakening the once
strong mind of Mr.. Pope and during
he latter months he had become so
affected that he has not recognized
the mem bers of his own household
His wife he has totally forgotten and
he recognized his sons. Herbert and
George A. Pope. but occasionally.
He has been in the habit of taking
short walks every day and his erect
figure has been a familiar sight IN
all parts of the city for many years.
He always seemed safe in these
walks and Sunday morning shortly
after o'clock. he left the house by
the front door. saying as was his
habit. Il will be back in a little
while
The members of his family have
not seen him since, but Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Bonneterre, well known citizens
living northwest of the city, recog-
nizzed him a short time after he left
the house, walking north along the
Book Cliff tracks
That afternoon search was In
stituted and until midnight his sons
were searching the country for him.
Yesterday the search was quietly con-