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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29

"0h, Is Tom coming to see your" Ian.
guldly asked the girl with the mink
hat. Poor fellow! l suppose anything
to distract him and flll up his time
q what he seeks. He's nice and all
that, but he isn't my style and had
to let him down gently for his own
sake!"
mo, you aren't Toms STYLE" agreed
the girl with the mesh bag, sweetly.
HE Is so refined and quiet and hates
display. He has such beautiful man.
ners, don't you Think"
"0h, you might think So" admitted
the girl with the fur hat. but to a
person who has had lot Of experience
with many different Men, Tom Is sadly
In poise and assurance, dear! You'd
know at once that he wasn't used to
mingle In the best society"
Dear mel" said the other girl. "You
must be awfully mad at Tom for not
calling"
Her friend raised her brows In ap-
parent surprise. Why, wouldn't say
anything against Tom for the world"
she exclaimed Il was Just telling you
my private opinion Of him! I'm so
glad you can find something interest.
ing In him, because it's nice for you
to have some one calling, and as for
him, suppose one girl is very like
another now. I'm sure did all could
to make him see how useless II was
for him to fall In love with me-there,
| never meant to say a word! Just
forget 1t, dear!"
so Tom was in love with you, was
he?" cried the girl with the mesh bag.
Il guess you wouldn't think 80, II you
could hear what he has said to me!
And ! guess when a man calls twice
a week regularly as he does on me
and never looks at another girl, he
isn't very heartbroken over anyone
else! Mercy, almost dropped my
vanity case and l wouldn't mar It for
the world-Tom gave it to me Christ
mas"
Yes, was noticing it," said the
girl with the fur hat. How nicely It
polished up 1t got scratched quite a
little the short time carried It. Tom
made such fuss about my refusing 1t
that | had to keep It a little while.
My birthday last September, you know.
I never accept presents Of any value
from a man-its so ill-bred. Of
course. this being q cheap one. sup
pose | might have kept it, but I'm Pc
culiar about those things!"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
LOCAL NEWS.

MrS. Grace Neeley, of CimaTOn,
visited the first OF the week with
Mrs. viii Kinney.
Mrs. Haddie Berger and daughter
OF Dodge City are visiting her parent
Mr.. and Mrs. Vim TORY.
Win TOwnsley and Sam Kellam
returned Saturday from the Salt
Marsh, where they spent three days
hunting ducks,
Mrs. J. L. Bryan went to Scott City
Saturday to visit her husband who
Is an engineer ON the branch.
]. w. Pearson was over from NORTH
Homestead this week visiting hif
many friends.
Get your choice Of rugs, carpets
Patterns. E. R. Moses Nero. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29
When Dear
Friends Meet

With q little shrek Of jOg the giri
with the imitation mink hat pulled
down on her head Ike . hood ran
into the arms Of the young woman
with the mesh bag, vanity case and
several other metal trinkets dangling
from her wrist.
Why, Sadie!" she cried, Il haven't
seen you for an agei How are your
"F1ne!" said the girl with the mesh
bag. The powder shows on your nose
dear-and rub your left cheek, foi
you've got the color too highl
'Where've you geen keeping your
self"
"0h, | have been so busy going t.
things!" said the girl with the mimi
hat IT'S funny never see you out
anywhere. but then, suppose a per
son can't go out II she doesn't get in
vitations. You've run your right eye
brow a bit above the line, dear. You
ought never to use an eyebrow pencil
except in strong light"
Thank you" said the girl with the
mesh bag, fervently. You ought t.
know about those things. II any one
does. Ny eyebrows are real. as Il
happens! No. don't care to run around
with mixed crowds-thats why yoV
haven't seen me. | prefer more selec
entertainment and then have q
many callers that l am kept in q goot
deal. Tom said just the other nigh
that It seemed perfectly impossible
ever to get q word with me alone
because there always were 50 man!
other men there!"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and constipation weakens the
whole system. Doan's Regulets '(s5
cents per bOI) correct the liver tone
the stomach, cure constipation.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29

Just the time to get your choice
ot carpets rugs, linoleums and cur
tains, springs. patterns just arrived.
3. R. Moses Nero. Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1912-03-29

Cures baby's Group. Willie's daily
cuts and bruises, mammals sore
thnoat. grandma's. lameness.-Dr.
Thomas Eclectic oil-the great house
hold remedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
PROSPECTS FOR GOOD TEAM VERY BRIGHT AT w. AND L.

back on end and is heavier and faster than before. It Is expected he will do most of the bunting as his long winding spirals always take the ball out of dan ger.
 In the backfield Raftery Is back at quarter and the little 130 pound field gem eral is running things in great style. He ls valuable also for his drop kicks. In running back punts and lodging through, a broken field he Is at his best. Beuh- ring, whose terrific line plunges were sensation last year, is back at full. Bone Is once more holding down his half-baelS position, but his running mate, Burk, Is temporarily disabled, though he will be In shape by the first game.
 A number of last years scrubs are out again and though there is not as much material for substitution there will be good team to battle daily with the var sity
 It is too soon to get a good line on the new material yet, but several are show ing up exceedingly well.
 Training table has been instituted with about twenty men on 1t at the start More additions will be made from time to time.
 The first game Is scheduled for Sep temher 2S, with the Medical College of Virginia, and by that time Coaches ReAly and Moomaw will have whipped the team Into something like fighting condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
GIANTS NOW NEED FOUR VICTORIES
 TO CINCH THE RAG


 New York. September 23.-The meeting of the National Baseball commission scheduled here for Wednesday to ar range for the worlds series with the idea that by that time it would be definitely known what clubs would be contenders, probably will find the National league race still undecided. The New York Giants now need four games to assure them the National league pennant and the only way they can win that assur- ance before the National commission meets will be the combination of victories over Pittsburg today and tomorrow and the double defeat of Chicago by Phila- delphia a the same time. With little like lihood of such an occurrence, 1t may be that the National commission will further delay definite arrangements for the worlds series. The Boston American champions with the pennant cinched last week. practically have two weeks longer than sthe New Workers to prepare for the worlds series.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
YANTZ GOES TO CHICAGO ON
 SECOND DRAFT

Cincinnati, September 2S-The National Baseball commission today gave out a list of minor league players drafted by major league clubs, the drafts for whom have been cancelled under the rule allow ing a major league club to cancel drafts within five days after the opening of the drafting season. The list also includes the players who have been awarded to clubs under secondary draft agreements and drafts set aside for other reasons.
 Included in the National league list is:
 By Chicago, from Birmingham, Yantz (awarded on a secondary draft.)
 The American league list includes:
 By New York, from Nashville, Vel chonce (assigned to Washington)
 By Detroit, from Waco, Jost (can- celled)
 By St. Louis, from Cleveland, Tenn, Thrasher (cancelled)
 Birmingham, Yantz, (cancelled) Clarks- vile, Basham (cancelled); and Jackson vile, Cuesto (cancelled)
 In the list of players whose selection was set aside because of their release to major league clubs under agreements approved by the commission, appears Johnston by Birmingham to Chicago Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
RECORDS OF LEADERS FOR 1912
 SHOW WELL WITH 1911 FIGURES
BETTER LETTERS AND BASE RUNNERS, BUT FIELDING AVERAGES FALL SHORT-REC- ORDS COMPARED

Official averages of the Southern leagues leaders in the various depart ments Of the game for the past season ages of the 1911 season.
 Harry Welchonce of Nashville led he league in hitting this season with an average of 331, and was followed by Bill MeGilyray of Birmingham, who hit at .Sl7 clip Last year Derrill Pratt. now with the St. Louis Browns was the premier batsman of the local circuit the youngster averaging .3l6 for the season
 Jimmy Johnston of Birmingham broke all Southern league records on the paths this season, stealing a total of so bases This record is decidedly better than that of Pnean. the Baron third sacker who led the league last season with 57 stolen bases to his credit.
 Wares Of Montgomery made the most sacrifice hits during the past season. sending 39 runners along the paths Here again the 1912 leaders record surpassed that of the 1911 season, as Wiseman of Nashville led the league in this regard during that season with only 34 sacrifice hits.
 According to figures. Merritt of Mem phis is the leading pitcher of the season with an average of .750 for 13 games However, Al Demaree, the speed mer- chant Of Mobile, should really be ac- corded first place. as he worked in 3l games with an average of .705. Last sea- son Otto Hess. then with New Orleans, was the premier sabman of the Southern In 31 games he won 2S and lost 8, averag- ing TIT.
 As a whole it is seen that the lead CTS of the recent season have shade advantage in their records over those of the season before. The fielding aver ages as whole fall behind those of last season, and the leading pitchers of last season have better averages than those of the season past, but in the hit ting and base running departments the leaders of the recent season have much better averages than those of 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

Lexington, Va. September 23.-tSpecial) The first week of hard practice has just closed on Wilson field and everybody on the campus is wearing a pheasant ex- pression. Never were the prospects brighter for a winning combination to represent the Blue and White. The ser vices of Jim Reilly. the star Yale half back, have been secured as coach and that in itself IS a sufficient warranty of success.
 Necessarily only light work has been indulged in so far, such as falling on the ball, tackling the dummy" kicking and receiving punts. and a little light signal work. While the new material is not as plentiful as that of last year, many seasoned veterans are back on the job. In the line Is Red Moore at center, who played in majority of the games last season and is ready for his berth as a regular. Rogers is starting his third year ar left-guard and 1t promises to be his best. Stewart is making a strong bid for the tackle on that side, while Barker Is back on his job at end. faster and better than last year. On the right side of the line at present, Captain Flats" Miller, the 240 pound prodigy. is In guard posi- ton. with Buck" Miles, the All-South Atlantic tackle, by his side. Francis is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS
 SEASON CLOSES

Chicago, September 2s.-The Ameri- can association today closed it's regu- lar playing season with a game be- tween Minneapolis and Milwaukee. Minneapolis, champions for the last two seasons, clinched this years pen nant several days ago.
 President Thomas Chivington said all in all the season just closed had been prosperous one Seven of the association players will wear mojor league uniforms next year..
 AS to any possibility of expansion of the league during the comming year, MT. Chivington said:
 We are entirely satisfied with the circuit and have no intention of invad- ing other cities"
 The unofficial standing of the clubs:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Fielding
JOINT PRIMARIES IN
 MASSACHUSETTS

Boston. September 2s.-Republicans and democrats of Massachusetts will hold joint primaries tomorrow to select can didates for the November election These two parties are the only ones officially recognized by the state, but other parties can obtain places on the ballot by peti- ton. State, congressional and local canA didates will be selected in the primaries. but presidential electors will be chosen in conventions on october 5.
 Interest centers in the dual contest for governor In both parties. Governor Eugene N. Foss is opposed by District Attorney Joseph c. Pelletier of Boston, in the democratic party In the republi can ranks Joseph Walker and Colonel Everett c. Benton are candidates for the nomination.
 Numerous contests exist in the congress sional districts in both parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Down and Out Falls
 Heir to a Fortune

Chattanooga. September 23.-George Thompson, alias Canary Bird, well known police character of this city, while confined in the city jail on the charge of drunkenness, received mo- tice that his uncle, rich oil man of Pennsylvania, had died and willed him valuable oil property estimated to be worth several hundred thousand dol lars. Thompson was formerly manager of an oil company at 1Aadisonville. rAnn. hut became addicted to drink and for 10 years has lived here. Law yers are Investigating the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
VICTORIOUS
 IN FIRST. FOOTBALL GAME

Albertville. September 23.-(SpeciaL)-- The local football season opened this aft ernoon with the Seventh District Agricul- tural school defeating the Etowah High school by score of 46 to o. The Sand Mountain Tigers plowed through lftowah's line at will, and their goal was never in danger. Griffith, Boozer and Dandy played spectacular ball, making several long gains, while Parker and Lister plowed through opposing lines at will. Coach Huhn is fast developing the Tigers and will have them in trim for the first hard struggle on October 9. when the
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Birmingham college team will play here.
 Following is the lineup of todays game:
 Albertville-McNaronly R. E.; Parker R. T.; E. Boozer, R. G.; Goodwin. C. Strickland, L. G.; L. T. Campbell. l.. D.. cardwell (Capt) e.; R. H. Griffith r. B. S. Boozer, l.. IT.
 Etowah-Farris, R. E.: E. Little. R. T. Morange, R. G.; Dunn, C.. Richardson, l.. G.; McClendon, l.. T.; Little, l.. F.. Capt. Wilson, R. H.; Webb. F. B.; Hall l.. H. Time of quarters sh minutes. Referee, Gibson of Auburn. Umpire Dan nelly of Southern university. Head lines man, Wilson of Albertville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
AGED WOMAN DIES
 DURING RESCUE

San Antonio, Tex, September E.-Mrs. Minerva Alexander. 76 years old wife of Captain Robert F. Alexander, 80, died in the arma of her husband early today while he was carrying her from their burning home Heart failure is supposed to be the cause of her sudden death
 Captain Alexander was seriously burned in rescung his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
APPOINTMENTS GIVE !
 TAFT MUCH WORRY.

Washington, September 2.-President Taft told 6 delegation of third and fourth class postmasters at the White House today that if they realized the trouble their appointments caused, they would agree with him that 1t would be best for all concerned to place them under the civil service
 The Preadent expressed the hope that the feeling is growing in favor of putting all government servants on the basis of nernanent tenure. If the appointments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM AVER AGES FOR HITTING, FIELD ING AND BASE RUNNING. MISCELLANEOUS FIGURES

The following individual and team averages of the Southern league for the past season carry a wealth of in- side information for fans. These are the official figures as given out by President Kavanaush and are entirely authenic They include fielding, hit- ting. base running and all other aver ages that have not hitherto been pub lished in The Age Herald.
 Birmingham led the Southern league teams in percentage away from home, with Mobile second.
 Atlanta and New Orleans did the best hitting away from home, and Bir- mingham the best fielding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
PRESS SEATS AT BIG SERIES
 CONFINED TO REAL WORKERS

Cincinnati, September 23.-The Baseball Writers association of America with the approval of the National Baseball com- mission issued here today instructions to the press regarding the worlds series. It is stipulated that seats in the press box will be confined to. men w-lo are actually working. and newspapers In cities repre- sented in the major leagues will be given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
COMMISSION GIVES OUT FULL LIST or CANCELLED DRAFTS
OFFICIAL FIGURES OF SEASON
 GIVE FANS MUCH INFORMATION


ss. Nashville 24. New orleans g. Memphis 22. Mobile Is.
 Hit Batters-New Orleans 67, Mont gomery 65 Mobile 5s, Nashville 5s Birmingham 46. Chattanooga 45, At lanta 39, Memphis 36.
 Strike Outs--New Orleans 613, Mo bile 604. Montgomery 5S2, Atlanta 552, Nashville 5s3, Chattanooga 52s, Bir- mingham 502, Memphis 501.
 Bases on Balls-Birmlngham 404. At lanta 3S0, Montgomery 37S, Mobile 361, Memphis $50. New Orleans S3S. Nash vile 274, Chattanooga 2O1.
 Birmingham led the teams in per centage of home games won and lost with Noble second.
 Montgomery had the best home bat Ling average, also the best feldlng mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Chamber Heads Absent

Secretary W. c. Radcliffe of the Cham- Der of Commerce left for Washington, D. C., Sunday evening to attend the meet ing of the American association of Commercial Executives. President Sibley left Saturday for Boston where the In- Congress of Chambers of Commerce is in session. With the heads of the organization out of the city, mat ters are rather dull around the chamber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
GREAT CROWDS WELCOME THE
 CHAMPION RED SOX' RETURN

cial as well as popular. Mayor John r. Fitzgerald presided and gave the keys of the city to the team, no member of which resides in Boston Tn common with tho other speakers, the mayor expressed the hope and belief that the Red Sox would be victorious in the worlds series in De- tober.
 Manager Jake Stahl. responding in be- half of the team, said:
 This great demonstration will bs an in- spiration to us in the games ahead"
 All the other players appeared and ex- pressed their thanks for the welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

Boston. September 23.--The Boston Red Sox returned home from the west today as champions of the American league to one of the greatest welcoming demonstra- tions ever accorded an athletic team in this city. Great crowds lined the mile of city streets through which the players passed in automobiles to the Boston Com mon, where the formal welcome took place. Business was temporarily stopped all along the line while thousands of workers thronged the windows.
 On the Common the welcome was off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
IS IT A HUMAN?

Chicago, September 23.-Jacob Foy Guthrie, known as The Educated Burg lar" who is charged with having stolen s250,0O0 worth of valuables from Chicago houses, was arraigned for trial today. When ne confronted the judge he threw q cuspidor at deputy sher- if. Then he began to snarl and show his teeth so menacingly that spectators fled from the court room. His case was continued. It was said he would be sent to an asylum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

precedence. Application for space for the games in New York, say the instructions. should be made to John E. Foster, New York Evening Telegram, and for the games in Boston to Herman Nickerson, Boston Journal. Both in Boston and New York temporary accommodations are to be built for the convenience of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
PARK IS BURNED

Kansas City, September 23.--Associa- ton park, the home of Kansas City's American association baseball team was destroyed by fire last night. that also burned a plant of the City Ice and stor- age company, and two residences, all near the park. The total loss was s1oO,0 ,000.
 The first started only few hours after Kansas City and St. Paul had played a game of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Gardner's Injury Not serlous.

Boston. September 23.-offi- cials of the Boston American league baseball club were re- lieved today to learn from De- troit that Larry Gardner, the Red Sox third baseman, who was hurt there Saturday, Is not as secrously injured as at first re- ported. Instead of being broken his injured finger has suffered only dislocation. He will not only be able to play in the worlds series but will get into the closing games with Ppila- delphia. hls physician expects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Batting
Fielding
Bailey a Slugger

Harry Bailey of Atlanta leads the Southern league players in slugging for the seanson. He made 62 extra bases on his hits. Jacobson of Mobile is second and Johnston of New Or leans third,
 Abstein of Memphis made the most two baggers, Bailey of Atlanta. and Stengle of Montgomery are tied in three baggers. and Johnston of New Orleans and Young of Nashville in home runs.
 Here are the players who had over 40 extra bases on their hits for the sea- eon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
MYERS MAKES RECORD

Spokane. Wash. September 23. First Baseman Myers of the Spo- kane club of the Northwestern league has established a new league base stealing record, stealing his one hundred and eighteth base of the season to- day The former record of 105 bases was held by Zimmerman of the Chicago Nationals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Nesbitt in Walker County

State Mine Inspector C. H. Nesbitt was a. visitor in Walker county yesterday, where he was called to attend court, 1t being necessary to have his expert opin- ion on some mine matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24

are regularly made by the civil service, he said, the appointees would sleep bet ter, those upon whom falls the responsl- biiity of making the appointment would sleep better and all would have oppor- tunity of giving the government more work
 The postmasters came 10 Washington From Richmond, where they have been attending their annual convention, espe- cially to call upon the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
NEWS OF THE TURF

Columbus Ohio. September 1.-Rain caused postponement of the opening schedule of the Grand Circuit races which was to have been held here today. The first days programme will be raced to- morrow. and Fridays events will be of- fered Saturday, an open day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Quarrel Over Land Trade

Danyille. Ky, September 23-After a quarrel over a land trade today Percy Hager killed his brother, William flag CT. The brothers were at breakfast when the dispute ensued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
McManigal to Indianapolis

Los Angeles, September 23.-ortie Aic- Manigal. who is to be the chief witness for the prosecution In the dynamiting case to be- tried in Indianapolis is on his way to Indiana capital. where he is due to arrive tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Dr. Love Acquitted

Hugo, Okla, September 2s.-Dr. R. D. Love. charged with the killing of Dr. l.. C. Fucker here last winter. was ae- quilted today by q jury. The defense was based on the unwrltten law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
American Association
STANDING

At Milwaukee: Milwaukee 8; Minneap- | oils 9.
 No others scheduled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
Johnston Breaks Record

Jimmy Johnston of Birmingham led the Southern league base runners for the season when. he stole 80 bases. thereby setting a new record. IT steals made by Joe Rickert several years ago being the old mark.
 The 10 leading base stealers of the '. fo1I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Bean Eaters Bunch Hits

Boston. September 2s.-Boston punched nine hits in the seventh inning today, storing all it's seven runs while Cincinnati could make only six tallies for the entire game. All the Boston players but Hess made at least one hit in the seventh in- ming and all but Hess and Kirke scored. Score: RHE.