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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

he gave them many new plays which he
practiced during most of the afternoon.
The closing scrimmage showed these
plays to be quite effective, and they will
doubtless prove formidable, The team
still has secret practice, and no one is
allowed on the field except the managers
and assistants.
The game last Saturday proved just
what the team could do. 1t also gave the
coaches an opportunity t Gee the weak
spots of the team and show up the unsue-
cessful plays. These of course, are being
remedied this week.
However it must be admitted that v.
p. l. made the team extend itself to win.
end 1t is expected here that V. r. l. win
give Georgetown hard battle on Thanks
giving Day.
The washington and Lee squad of 81
players will leave here Friday for Green's
boro, N. C., where they will play the Car
DINA team on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
BASEBALL MAGNATES
ARE HARD AT WORK
IN MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee, Wis, November 14.-Base-
ball men representing minor leagues maxi
ing UP the National Association of Pro-
fessonal Baseball clubs expected to han
die several matters relating to constitu-
tional affairs governing the organization
with the salary question out of the way.
number of amendments to the consti-
tuition were offered Wednesday. These
were referred to the committee On re-
vision. President Baum of the Pacific
Coast league one of the organizations
classified "A. says the maximum salary
limit agreed upon by class AA members
was later Withdrawn and probably never
would be read before the convention or
made public
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

George Watkins, who has been placed
in charge of keeping the sdelines clear
during the Alabama Sewanee contest, has
made complete arrangements whereby
those attending the game in the stands
and in automobiles will have ample OPP
portunity to witness the contest without
any annoyance from spectators crowding
upon the field during the game.
1--WE are going to allow no one at all
except the policemen on the sidelines, :"
said Mr.. Watkins last night. Heretofore
spectators crowding upon the field have
materially interfered with the view of
those in cars and in the stands, and
this time we have made arrangements to
stop it completely. Ten policemen have
been reserved, and they will be instructed
to allow no persons whatever upon the
field during play. Those attending the
game in automobiles must remain in their
cars. In fact. no persons are going to
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
EVERYTHING IS IN READINESS
FOR TOMORROW'H STRUGGLE
Arrangements for Big sewanee Alabama Battle Complete
Both Teams in Pink of Condition Await the Referees
Whste-Game Should Be One of Thrilling Interest

| the local state institution is at high
febb Mass meetings have been held,
yells I'acticed and headed by a cheer
leader. the Tuscaloosa enthusiasts
promise to put forth some well regu-
lated roofing at Redwood field.
| SeN7anee alumni have arranged to
give The purple and white team an in
formal smoker at the Country club Sat
urdaT night. Saturday morning COM
mlttee OF the alumni will meet the
Tigers at the Morris hotel where Coach
Cope will keep his warriors while in
Birmingham, and take them in automo-
blles over the city. Arriving at the
Country club the Tigers will be given
an opportunity of having light signal
practice to loosen their muscles before
going upon the field.
A Great Contest
OF the contest little more can be
said than has already been mentioned
concerning the TWO teams. The lighting
spirit of both Alabama and Sewanee
has grown to be proverbial in the south.
The fact that neither aggregation ever
knows when TO give up promises
thfilling struggle when they clash I'M
der any circumstances. And this sea-
son, when each team has had an oppor-
tunity to reach its greatest power, and
when both are evenly matched, both
fresh from victory, one of the most
brilliant battles ever seen on a Br-
mingham gridiron may well be eN-
pected. The great crowd that will
throng Fleetwood field tomorrow after
noon will have ample opportunity to
witness all the exciting moments which
the great college game affords. They
will have an opportunity of seeing two
well coached, fast and gritty aggrega-
tions battle for the gridiron SUI
premacy, and those supporters who will
attend the contest pulling" for their
kfavorites to win, may well expect TO
experience the moments of thrilling
excitement of nervous tension, of hope
now, and then despair, all of which
makes the great gridiron game one UNI
equaled in popularity as a college
| sport.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
REGULARS STILL BATTERED
FROM GAME WITH HARVARD
AND WILL BE SAVED FOR THE
LATER GAMES

Nashville, November 1l.-(special.)-De-
spite the continued absence of Coach Nc
Gugin in the east and the illness of As
sistant Coach owsley Manner the VAN
derhilt second string men lined up yes
terday afternoon against the scrubs and
went through 10 minutes of hard scrim-
mage. McGugins idea is to hand Gem
trail dose of the same sort Of sub
stitute' medicine that Harvard dshed
out TO the Commodores last Saturday.
Very little is known of the strength OF
Central but the University Of Tennessee
smother ed them early in the season by
score of 60 to o. and consequently Nc
Gugin entertains little fear about the
Blue Grass team.
The Commodores have never quite re-
covered from the terrible scrap with the
Crimson team. and so badly We're they
battered up that the coaches granted all
of the regulars lay off of tlHee days.
And In consequence, with the exception
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
OMAHA WAS CLOSEST Compel
ITOR IN BIDDING FOR MEET.
NASHVILLE WAS ALSO IN THE
RACE

Milwaukee, November H.-Colunlbus, o.,
was selected as the 1918 meeting place
of the National Association of Profess
sional Baseball Leagues at the eleventh
annual session here today. commit;
/. tee of five members was appointed to
confer with the national commission and
readjust the national agreement signed
between the commission and the asso-
citation last year, in accordance with the
desires of association members expressed
during this meeting.
Omaha was the closest competitor OF
Columbus for the next years meeting
place. San Francisco and Nashville also
were after the meeting.
Trade and barter talk was so coptinu-
Gus today that President M. H. Sexton OF
the association found it difficult to get
enough members together to constitute
a quorum.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
NEWS OF RING

indianapolis, November 13.-Tommy
Howell bested "Wild Cat Ferns here
tonight in a ten-round bout, according
to the decision of newspapermen. How
ell carried the fight to the westerner
from the start, and in the second round
Ferns suffering from heavy left 10 the
chin stayed down for the count of n'ne
after accidentally slipping to the mat.
Ferns finished stronger in the last round.
the only one in which he appeared the
aggressOr.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
GEORGE SUTTON
MAY WITHDRAW
FROM TOURNEY

New York, November 13.-George
Sutton declared tonight he would with
draw from the tournament. He alleged
he had been unjustly treated in having
been slated to play Cline this afternoon
after his hard contest of the evening
before, from which he had not suf-
fieient time to recuperate. lie said that
after an hours play today he was so
exhausted he was hardly able to make
shot
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
SEATS FOR SATURDAYS GAME
POINT TO BIG ATTENDANCE

An instance of the interest which foot
battle, is shown by the rapid manner in
which tickets are being disposed of by
the houses handling these sales From
reports given from these houses there
has been an unceasing demand for the
entrance slips ever since they went on
sale Wednesday morning, and present
indications point to a record breaking
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

attendance. The automobile reserve
spaces are also in constant demand, and
up to this time most of these stands
have been disposed Of Among those re-
serving these spaces are; Hugh Morrow,
II. G. Seibles, g. b. Mccormack, ]. Y.
Clark. Robert Jemison, Jr, Henry b.
Gray, Frank Morrow, r. j, Watson, r.
d. Burnett, Webb w. Crawford, Phelam
Anderson, Borden Burr, T. ii. Morrison,
]. Warner Shook of Tuscaloosa and DR..
Brownell, also of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

SHOTTON CREDITED
WITH 35 STEALS

Chicago, November 14.-President B. b.
Johnson of the American Baseball league
today announced that Bert shotten of the
st. Louis team should have been credited
with 80 stolen bases, instead of g. in tho
league averages published last Monday.
The mistake, said President Johnson, wan
due to an error in printing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
NO SIDELINE SPECTATORS TO
WITNESS THE GAME SATURDAY

be allowed to witness the game standing
on any part of the field, not even behind
the wires. We appreciate the enthusiasm
which prompts these people to want TO
crowd in and cheer their favorites, but
in justice the other spectators we can't
allow it by any ONE"
Mr.. Watkins also stated that special
box directly in the front of the stands
had been arranged for the newspaper
men covering the game, and that these
men must remain in the stands during
play.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
SECRETARY O'BRIEN
RESIGNS FROM THE
NEW YORK CLUB

New York, November 14.-Joseph d.
OBrien, secretary Of the New York Ma
tional league baseball club, resigned to-
day and ]. w. McCutcheon, director OF
the club, WAS elected to succeed him.
III. n. Hampstead. son-in-law of John r..
Brush. president of the club, was elected
vice president. Mr. O'Brien is now in the
west.
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The Birmingham alumni of Auburn Will
hold meeting in the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight
to arrange the details for the Auburn
Vanderbilt game which will be played
in Birmingham on November %. The
meeting has been called by W. M. Lacy,
chairman of the Auburn committee for
the arranging for the contest between
these two teams, and all Auburn alumni
are urged to be present. The football
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15
HUMPTY M'ELVEEN
SOLD TO BEAUMONT

Atlanta November 14.--(Special.) -
Humpty McElveen. third baseman. for
merly of Nashville and Montgomery,
was today sold to Beaumont, Tex
Pitcher Donneily was bought from Bos-
ton.
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AUBURN ALUMNI TO MEET

contest between Auburn and Vanderbilt
will be one of the most inn
rortant gridron struggles which will
be held In the south this
season, and will probably decide the
southern football supremacy. The alumni
of both institutions are taking an active
interest in the game and are preparing.
to give the opposing teams and accom-
panying students hearty welcome to
Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

WINTER TOURIST TICKETS
TO FLORIDA AND CUBA
VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY
"FLORIDA SPECIAL"
LEAVES 1855 Il. NJ.
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KING COLE is BARBER

Chicago. November liking
Cole. former star pitcher for the
Chicago National League Baseball
club, signed a contract today as
manager OF barber shop In
downtown office building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

this week and will take a number OF
substitutes to Birmingham to WORK
against Alabama in case the Crimson
team proves easy for the Tigers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-15

Egs trail are finally nvnc 1T i a good i'm ughb to h tng
1 resp is o h "
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to n
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from hrer Possibly tina tswdan ntofsuu
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The Tupelo journal., 1912-09-20
CUNTOWN.

John F. Milan spent last week
in Mobile, Ala.
j. H. McGhee was in Tupelo
Tuesday on business.
Miss Leila Greene has just re-
turned from San Angelo, Texas.
Misses Beatrice and Jessie Lee
Reese, of Tupelo, spent Sunday
afternoon in Guntown.
M. P. Shirley and family, of
Bradentown, Fla, are guests of
DR.. M. P. Shirley this week.
Henry Epting, of Spartanburg,
S. G., is the guest of R. B. Ep-
ting and family for a few days.
Mrs. W. w. Thomas, of Boone
vile, spent last week with her
daughter, Mrs. J. G. Mccarthy.
Miss Elizabeth Robins and
Dabney Ledyard, of Tupelo,
spent the week with Mrs. E. c.
Norton.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-09-20

where she will take charge Of
the musical department of the
school there.
Miss Velora Wright, one of
|Sherman's most popular young
ladies, left Saturday for Chicago
where she will enter college.
We are pleased to know that
Mrs, Edgar Thurman and two
children will reside in our town
for the purpose of sending the
children to school.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-09-20

dent Of the Board of Trustees.
DR.. J. W. Gilbert, of Rolfe, Ok
lahoma, delivered an able adj
dress. which was followed by an
enthusiastic school talk by the
principal, Mr.. w. O.. Beatty. The
members of the faculty are: Mr..
w. O. Beatty, Of Blue Mountain;
Miss May Evans Sykes, of Boone
vile; Miss Sarah Dockery, of
fernando; Miss Birdie Jacob, of
Columbus.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-09-20
SHERMAN.

Miss Fannie Ruth Phillips wis.,
tied Blue Springs Saturday.
Miss Corrie Miller has been
visiting Tupelo a few days this
week.
Miss Nettie Kelly and brother,
Mitchell, attended singing at
Bethel Sunday.
Miss Ewing Davis, of Water
Valley, is now the guest of Mrs.
Mack Gillespie.
Miss Edna McCarty was the
guest of her sister, Mrs. B. S..
billiard last week.
Miss Ruby Mays, of near In
gomar, has been visiting Mrs. j.
M. Witt for several days.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Blalock,
of Memphis, spent last week with
MI. Blalock's sister, Mrs. Judson
Gault.
Jas. Scott and family, of Tate
county. have been visiting
friends here during the past
week.
Miss Katie Ruth Livingston
and her brother, Maree, of Tu-
pelo, were the guests of relatives
here Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Wright and child
rem, who have been visiting Mrs.
Wright's mother, Mrs. Counsel,
are at home once more.
Miss Lucille Sullivant, who has
been a visitor to our to vn, left
Saturday morning for Ecru
The Tupelo journal., 1912-09-20
SHANNON.

Mrs. R. C. Porter spent We'd
nesday in Okolona.
Miss Minnie Shannon was a
visitor in Verona Monday.
Miss Beth Lauderdale is the
guest of friends in Columbus.
Mrs. Mamie Duffer has re-
turned from a visit in Bonneville.
Mrs. Mamie Cole, of Okolona,
is the guest of her brother, J. S.
Stewart.
Mrs. Davis, of Montgomery,
Ala, is the guest Of her mother,
Mrs. Ed Riley.
Mrs. w. O. Wagner and child
rem are the guests of relatives
in Selmer, Tenn.
Mrs. Birdie Rhodes and daugh-
ter, Miss Rena, have returned
from an extended trip to Nettle-
ton.
Mrs M. A. Cowden is at home
again after a delightful visit to
her father, DR.. Stone and family
in Amory.
Miss Mary Clark and brother,
Joe, left Tuesday for Nashville,
Tenn, where Miss Mary enters
Ward Seminary and Joe enters
, Vanderbilt.
Mr.. and Mrs Will Simenton
and sister, Miss Ruth, have re
turned to their homes in jackson
after a pleasant visit to Mrs. j..
K. Whitesides.
DR.. j. w. Gilbert and daugh-
ter, Miss Grace, Of Rolfe, Okla
homa, and Miss Winnie Clark, of
Verona, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Clark Sunday
and Monday.
The Shannon High School
opened Tuesday morning and the
splendid attendance gives a fiat
tering prospect for a very sue
cessful school year. A strong
|. faculty has been employed for
this year, and the good work
being done by this institution is
very gratifying to trustees and
patrons. The auditorium was
filed with pupils and patrons.
The exercises were opened with
song and prayer. followed by a
| short talk by j. NJ. Clark, presi-
The Tupelo journal., 1912-09-20

A nice Shetland pony goes to-
the boy or girl under Is years
who turns in the greatest num-
Der of subscribers to the Journal
between October LIST and Deem
Der 1st. See the picture of the
pony in another column.
The Tupelo journal., 1912-09-20
Christian Church.

Bible School at $50 a. m.
Prayer Meeting Friday evening 100
Preaching each Lords Day at IL a-
m. and 7:30 p. m.
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"A fine conceit, indeed" I con
tessed, "and IL the pageant be equal
to its promise twill be well worth
the seeing. What is the purpose, gen
nemen?"
ITO give Sir William At farewell"
returned Andre, pleased at my I'M
stinted praise. "And now that the
Lord has sent as q fine day. can
promise a festival worthy the herald.
But, Fortesque. II you would have ar
dience with Howe. / advise you to get
on, for he will have few spare mo-
ments between now and day-dawn to
morrow.
We parted with much bowling, Craig
and guiding our horses through the
crowded streets, being kept too busy
avoiding accidents to exchange con.
versation. Howe's headquarters on
High street were not pretentious, and,
except for a single sentinel posted at
the door, were unguarded. / was ad-
mitted without delay. An aide took
my name, and within very few mo.
ments Sir William himself entered
through rear door, attired in field
uniform He greeted me with much
affability, glancing hastily over the
papers handed him. and then into my
face.
These do not greatly change my
former plans" he said. but am glad
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-12

Explained My Presence to q Red
Faced Captain in Tory Green So
InsoIent az to BE Insulting.
to know / can retain my present stan.
There was no special news In New
York, lieutenant~
None Of particular Importance, ]
believe, sir. We landed only a short
time ago."
Eyes. / understand. You were for.
tunate to get through here so easily
the Jerseys are hotbed Of rebellion.
Do you return with me by water?"
"I believe that was left to my own
discretion. should be glad Of a day
or two in Philadelphia.
Easily arranged. While l shall
leave the city tomorrow so as to give
Clinton a fair field, shall remain on
Lord Howe's flagship for some little
time previous to final departure for
New York. You had better mess here
with my staff Mabry," turning to the
aide, 'see that Lieutenant Fortesqus
has breakfast, and procure him q past
good indefinitely within our lines. Yot
will pardon my withdrawal, as the Off
GERS OF the garrison promise me an
exceedingly busy day. We will meet
again, no doubt"
He clasped my hand warmly, and
withdrew, leaving me alone with the
aide, half-ashamed, confess, Of hav
ting been compelled to deceive. Yet
the very ease Of It all stimulated en-.
deavor, and conversed lightly with
Mabry over the mess table, and. when
sary pass, l was keen to start upon
my round Of inspection, utterly for
getful Of having been up and in saddle
all night. Mabry could not leave his
duties to accompany me, but cour
teously furnished a fresh horse. and
assigned a private Of Dragons to
guide me about the city. By ten
o'clock we were off, my only fear be
ing the possible meeting with some 40
quaintance.
In this, however. was happily dis
appointed. as there were few civilians
on the streets, the throngs of soldiers,
OF duty for holiday, with all disci'
pline relaxed, beiag boisterous, and
considerably under the influence OF
liquor. The uniform worn, together
with my dragon guard, saved me
from trouble, and found the fellow
sufficiently intelligent to be Of value
dare not make notes, and yet recall
clearly even now the stations of the
troops, together with clear mental
outline Of the main defences Of the
city. made no attempt to pass be
yond the limits, but, from statements
| Of the dragon, and various officers
with whom / conversed. mapped II
my mind the entire scheme OF defense
visited a number Of these encamp
ments, finding In each merely a small
guard retained for the day, the major
ity Of the troops being off on liberty
Soon after noon these began to throni
the water front, eager to view th'
coming spectacle. I was, myself, II
the Yager's camp, finishing a lat,
lunch, with few officers, when tn,
announcement came that the waite
procession had started
| CONTINUED NEXT SUNDAY.
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Senator Jacob H. Gallinger led the
Taft forces to victory in the recent
New Hampshire primaries. It was by
no means Gallinger's first victory. He
hasn't know defeat since he ran for
congress way back in the eighties. He
was a member of the lower house two
terms; then the New Hampshire
legislature gave him a seat IN the
United States senate. There he has
remained for twenty-one years, and by
reason Of his ability and long SER
vice is now one of the most powerful
members of the higher chamber. Sena-
ter Gallinger was born on farm in
Ontario, Canada, in 1887. He studied
medicine and was graduated in 1858.
Coming to the United States, he soon
entered the political arena and aban
doned medicine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-12
City Tax Collectors Per
sonal Tax Notice.

Notice Is hereby given that the Tax
Assessment books of the City of Pen
sacola are now open in my office for the
payment of taxes for the year 1911, and
naming unpaid, so days after the date
of this notice, will be enforced by levy
and sale as provided by law.
Dated this 10th day of May A. D, 1912.
J. G. WHITING,
Tax Collector, City Of Pensacola.
10may2mo
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Transient-You are getting to be
quite city here, aren't you? Native
You bet. We've had the militia down
here three times this year and the
state board of health twice. Not SO
bad Ell ?''-Satire.
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eYNoPeie.

,EAPTER T-Me5og lawrence. SON Of
gnoSF Lawrenee Of Virginia, whose wife
was "a Lee. ig sent on O peralous mission
by ca Wellington. just after the win
ter az vall> Forge.
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POLITICAL ApvERrIsEMENr.
PERSONAL HISTORY AND POLITICAL PLATFORM OF
WILLIAM MI. TooNIFsR
from

die classes and masses of people.
While his name mentioned BY some of the
press OF the state in connection with the governor
ship OF this state four years ago yet until he sought
membership in the United States Congress- he has
never asked held public office in Florida He is in
offceseeker but has the equipment
health energy and experience to make capable rep