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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08

tion took place. Overall. the California Giant, developed into q wonderful hurler. His pitching won long string of victories while Steinfeldt's clubbing broke many q twiror's heart. Wicker failed at Cin- cinnau. but Lobert did fine work.
 In a trade with Brooklyn Murphy se- cured Pitcher McIntypre. Mcintyre rem dered wonderful service to the Cubs and Murphy was satisfied with him. just rest ing on local bench. for he had always been able to beat the Cubs. He aided ma- terially in the winning of the 1910 pen nant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
PRESIDENT JOHNSON SAYS
 PLAYERS FRATERNITY IS OK.

Chicago, September 7,-President Ban B. Johnson of the American league and Sox, declared last night that trey could see no objection to the baseball players fraternity, incorporated in New York state ''I am sure that the leagues and owners will raise no objection to spch an organization in the event it is formed to improve conditions for the players Mir Johnson said.
 'FIt looks to me-" MT. Comiskey said. "as if lot of good might he done both the players and the owners with such a body at the head of the men engaged in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
Charged to Mrs. Taft

Mrs. Taft tells story about a little country -weeker who sat under a tree one August afternoon with strained anxious look on his face and both hands folded upon his small stomach
 Whats the mater with. him? Is he .u1?'' a visitor asked.
 ''Oh. no ma'am; he ain't ill., said the farmers wife: but no stomach sof that size can stand eleven years of corn"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08

grass on the thlrtieth and he was cheered for the last time.
 "Go to it. Chick and pull 1t out" came the cries from the gallery. Evans was called on for speech as President Strawn handed the silver medal for the runner up.
 Not from me, not from me- was the reply as he put the medal in his pocket and turned away.
 Evans will play IS holes tomorrow with Harold Hilton, former champion, to settle their tie al 1J2 for low medal score in the qualifying round. Hilton has been resting since Tuesday to pi+- pare for the round Norman Hunter of Edinburgh, who collapsed from the heat Thursday. was up and about today, ap- parentlv fully recovered.
 Afternoon cards: Trayers--Out ......... 3 EvanS-Out ........ , 4 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
Good News to stomach sufferers

A Chicago chemist Is giving away LOGO bottles of q remarkable Stomach Remedy that is accomplishing wonderful results for all stomach liver and intestinal ail
 ments and gall stones. In many cases one dose has accomplished a cure. The dis GOV erer of this remedy, Geo. H. Mayr, 409 Mayr Bldg. l56 Whiting street. Chicago, Ill.,. has been so encouraged by the good this remedy has been doing that he is making this most liberal offer to those who are in need of cure. Write him to- day and he will send you full N bottle free. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08

the game. l do not think any unreason- able demands will be made and I do not believe the players intend to wreck the big machine which just now is at the height of it's prosperity With sensible men at the head of the fraternity who will confer with league officials on im- portant questions it looks to me lll sides should prosper"
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classed their opponents for the rag and have deserved to win. The Barons have shown remarkable talent in the field, at the bat and on the bases and their nervy playing against the Gulls practically won the rag,
 The above portraits of the players were taken by Bert G. Covel, As a cour- tesy, M T. Stradford, manager of the studio, presented the sporting editor wita a handsome album including pictures of every Birmingham player. The albums have been placed on sale by the photo sraphers, and should prove very popular with the fans.
 All hail the victorious Barons, South ern league CHAMPIONS.
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BOTH GIANTS AND
 CUBS ARE BEATEN
6Contsnued From Page FourteeD

inning of the first game, shut the visi- tors out to in the second, allowing only two hits. Scores:
 First game R. II. F. Boston ......... 900 900 l10--2 1 Brooklyn ........ 900 001 000---1 3
 Batteries: Hess and Kling; Yingling Ra gon. Knetzer and Miller Time, 1:45 Empires. Klem and Orth.
 Second game R. II. E Boston ......... 900 900 000---0 Brooklyn ........ 900 900 40'---4 II c
 Batteries: Tyler and Rarlden; Knetzer and Phelps. Time, 1:33. Empires, Klem and Orth.
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After two heart-breaklng races for the pennant. Manager Carlton Molesworth has jockeyed his Barons under the wire easy winners in 1912. Although the Baron pilot had splendid teams in 1911 and 1910. he missed the rag in close races but this year success has come to his efforts.
 The chubby Baron pilot gathered to- gether likely bunch of men at the be- ginning of the race and has kept them working hard and earnestly. Through his brainy leading and the wonderful work of his brawny athletes the pennant will rest in Birmingham In l9l3
 Too much cannot be said in praise of the Barons. Through clean living and natural ability the players have out
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Sport in the Metropolis From Judge
 Smith-''There doesn't seem to be any closed season for game in New York" Jones-"No. And they're always hunt. irg for the man higher up."
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
RIVER VIEW

G. w. Blumhorst has returned
home from a two weeks visit In I'LL
nois.
Charlie Oberkrum and were
trading In Gillian. wednesday.
orson King vas a Slater visitor.
Saturday.
Mrs. A. Bowler was n week guest
OF Glasgow friends.
l.. G. Brown and family were trad
ing In Slater. Monday evening.
j. r. Herman and w. s. Imam were
t~ransacting business at the county
seat. Monday.
Hiram Bailey and family OF near
Gillian spent Saturday with Austin
Murdoch and family.
John Kammeyer and sister were
guests Sunday OF their brother, VIII
Kammeyer and family of Arrow Rock
ike Neff and wife spent Sunday
with relatives here.
Misses Lee Lawless. Zeta and Del
lorese Neff OF Slater, we're week end
guests at the home OF Jesse Hensick.
Mrs. Frank Hoener was shopping
In Slater. Saturday.
Mrs.. Mary Hensick. Jesse Hensick.
wife and daughter visited in Marshall
Monday.
! A. J.. Kruger and wife were trad
Ing In Arrow Rock. Tuesday.
y. A. johnson Of orsarville was in
our midst Monday evening.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
FOREST GROVE.

Mr.. and Mrs. rhon Donnell are the
proud parent OF a new arrived dau-
'ehter on May the 30. We are glad
to state that Mrs. Thomas is still i'm
proving slowly.
The wind storm was quite hangers
Monday night. May "a. II blew
part of the roof OF C. c. Hansbro's
house. Mr.. Beliwood's big mule
barn was blown over. also killing
about 100 turkeys.
Miss Lille sidweli visited Miss
Stella Canada, Sunday evening.
Mrs. w. w. Ritchey visited her
daughter. Mrs. VIII Smith of noar
Hoping. Saturday and Sunday.
Walter Canada and family visited
Ed. Canada and family Sunday.
Ed. Canada and Anvil Ross were
shopping In Herndon last Monday.
Miss Mable and Miss Grace Barton
visited Miss Stella Canada. Friday
evening.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
JEsTE. ITEMS

Miss Lillian of Marshall visited
Miss Bessie Haynle from Saturday
TIL Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Twiliing, Mrs.
Mort Doan. son, Author and Mr. and
Mrs. Lon Ennis were Sunday guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Lewis.
Mrs. Charley Howard and son
Harry, Mrs. obed Noble and Miss
Rosa Johnson spent Sunday afternoon
With John Noble and family.
Mrs. George Price and mother. Mrs.
Frank sadewhite we're in the vicinity
Wednesday.
j. s. Lewis and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Price spent Sunday with
J. X. Lewis and family.
GRANDMOTHER Noble and grandson
Harry are visiting John Noble and
family this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Cell Harrison was
out to their farm Sunday afternoon.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
CRY COUNCIL
Met June Bird. Mayor and Alderman
All Present.

On motion contract between Ollie
Irvine, with the city. in full settle
ment for damages OF lot on Eastwood
In the sum OF S125.OO is hereby rati-
fled.
investigation OF Herndon teie-
phone Company ordered. Street COM
missioner asked to view and report
on side walk on East Vest. Fencing
trees South English referred to street
and alley committee. On motion II
was decided to pay Charles Mandigc
an engineer OF Kansas City $500
Tor getting up plans and specifica.
IONS Tor improving English and Ellis
worth. On motion c. T. Petry's bid
Tor side walk on West Marion at 1s
cents per square foot, accompanied
By certified check for $4,000 was ac-
eepted and city attorney was instruct
cd TO draw up ordinance awarding
same. Ordinance. $50. providing for
new granatoid side walk In East Mar
shall, in Hawpe's addition. passed: s
yes. Ordinance providing for grana-
told walk In English second addition
passed. S yes.
The council anyasses the election
returns or the local option election
publishers affidavit for same filed.
On motion J. VI. Rose appointed pur-
chasing agent. City Marshal instruct
TO close Lilly Cranberrie's res
tauraunt on Enllsh Ave. Insurance
on water works building referred 20
finance committee. Adjourned 70
meet June 10. at S O'Clock,
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
NEW FRANKFORT

The woodmen OF New Frankfort
observed Memorial day at Good Hope
and New Frankfort Cemetery Sunday.
Robt. LEM and family visited
friends and relatives in our burg,
Sunday.
Children's Day will be held at
New Frankfort Church, June i6.
Everybody invited to attend.
Mrs. c. J.. Eager and children are
spending a few days with friends here
before moving TO their future home
at Colorado Springs.
Quarterly meeting win be held AZ
New Frankfort Church. Saturday
night and Sunday, June SO.
Our new presiding Elder Bro. A.
solt Will be with US. Everyone In
vited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs, Martin Lenx and son
Of Slater spent Sunday with A. B.
Maddox and family.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
SLATER.

r. L. Hsines and w. q. Rector
were Marshall visitors Monday.
70. Graves and wife OF the county
spent one day last week at the home
OF J, M. Leisnre.
Mrs. Laura Johnson and. children
of Marshall were here sunday TO at
tend decoration services.
s, b. Burks went to Kansas City.
Tuesday on business.
A. ". Dickson and family and p. s.
Reynolds OF Hardeman were visiting
here Sunday evening.
Miss Margaret Klinger OF Marshall
spent a few days this week with Miss
Anna Brown.
Mrs. Edwin Rector and little dau-
ghter are at home after several days
with her parents. 7. n. Birch and
wife at Glasgow.
Robert Cowan OF Hardeman and
orson King Of Little Rock were on
our streets Saturday.
Miss NELLIE Herrider OF Kansas City
spent last week with her brothers,
ID. v. and Harry HerriderY
y. w. Keys was here from Harde-
man one day last week electioneer-
ing FOR ~ offics Of sheriff,
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
NEW nOoen

FL"
The children exercises at EImwood
was well attended and as enjoyed
very much by all.
Little orville Harris OF Sweet
Springs spent from Thursday until
sunday with his grandparents.
Mrs. Charles watkins of orrick.
Mo-. Is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. willis Mckinney and family at
this writing.
Misses Minnie and Dora Harris
spent Tuesday with Mrs. Hugo stol.
berg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugo stolberg, Mr..
n Mrs. ID. NJ. Harris and daughter.
Miss Minnie and Dora, grand son.
orviile Harris. j. r. and Leland Lau-
ghlin we're dinner guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A. p. Reagcr OF Elmwood. Sun
day.
MIR. and Mrs. John Knott visited
relatives in Grand Pass. Sunday.
Mrs. c. c. Forbes and children
spent Sunday with Mr.. and wrs.
Willis McKenney.
D. NJ. Harris wen to Marshall.
Monday on business.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
MT. EoNARD ITEMS

Mrs. Mary Dawn and Miss Annie
OF Kalamazoo. who was q guest OF the
formers daughter last week.
Misses Irinc welch. Kathleen Ken
lett. Gertrude Lynch sand Minnie
Hockensmith attended the laying OF
the corner stone of a new catholic
church In Glasgow. Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Horrigan of Kansas
City. was visiting relatives here last
week.
Mrs. a B.. Cort left Wednesday
for Meriden. ILL.,. where she win visit
Ter brother. James Wilson.
Mr.. Allen OF the Allen Music Co.,
is n frequent visitor 10 our town. he
having sold A. B. Cort a player plano
and Charley sayers aud n. 70. Dingiey
a piano. and GIL Mayfleld an organ.
II. Il. Dinsley and wife, visited
the farm OF James swinney at Sweet
Springs. Sunday. eduA IA
Mrs. ]. J. Robinson and son. Mar
ion returned home Tuesday from
a visit with friends at L~eavenworth.
Kansas>
Mrs. VIII Lynch OF Sedalis. is the
guest OF her mother. Mrs. James
welch.
Mrs. +. W. futile and. children
and Miss Pauline Gentry was guests
Tuesday Of Mira Tom Smith In the
country.
Miss Annie Briggs visited friends
in Marshall, Saturday.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
AYERS

Mrs. Fannie Carrot returned homo
this week after visiting relatives IN
Carroll County, Her sister Miss
Nellie Marion returned with her.
Mrs. Julia Walker is improving
very nicely at this writing,
Miss Ethel Dulaney visited Misses
Vera and, Ida Hill, Sunday.
The pans have been ringing very
often here this week. suppose the
bees are having some trouble.
The river has began raising again.
We hope 1t win not get to high. as
the corn In the bottom is doing go
we'll.
Most OF the Ayres neighborhood
seems to be proud yer the election.
II Slater will do as we'll, we should
be more than pleased. During cleo
ton day the autoes were very busy
here. as some did not intend to vote.
Miss Ora Harris visited Misses Eta
and Leila Cook, Sunday.
The Sunday School at New Pros
pect Sunday was attended BY a large
crowd. II has been greatly improved
this spring. We hope everyone will
take an interest. now and try to bring
some one with them.
The husiness meeting at tho church
Sunday was for the purpose OF hear
ing the report OF the cominitte that
was appointed. The COMMITTEES re-
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
County News
ooM oCEIE-OCC=E6
SWEET SPRINGS.

wv Sl,ktNGS.
MISSES Florence aud Ethel Dillon
left, Tuesday tor a visit with friends
and relatives in H%igginsviile and Kan
sas City.
Miss Gem Binkley spent several
days this week In Kansas City, Mo.
Mr.. Paul Jackson is here from Kan
sas City. awaiting the arrival of his
sister, Miss Barbee, who was one OF
the teachers in the schools of Ryan,
Okla, this year.
Misses Bertha and Ida Asche are
visiting t~heircousi n near Dunksburg
this week.
Mr.. Clyde Parsons has purchased
a motor cycle recently. which he ex-
poets to use In delivering his mail on
route No. q
MIR. c. II. Kelley spent Wednesday
and Thursday In Kansas City.
Mr.. r. l.. wall Is In Kansas City
the first of the week. He expects to
purchase an automobile and will
bring IL home when be comes.
Mr.. Ed. Beatty OF Kansas City
spent several days here the last of
the week. visiting friends and rela-
tives.
MFR. and Mrs. Harry Williamson,
of Kansas City and Mr.. and Mrs.
Robt. Berry and children OF Lexing-
ton spent Sunday and Monday with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Hall.
Mr.. Ben Grain, who has been at
Mt. Vernon for about three weeks re-
turned Sunday night.
Misses Flora Dankenbring and
nellie Stenkuhler, who have been In
Waterloo. Iowa, for several months
are at home for an extended visit.
Miss AlleDe Miller. who attended
Springfield Normal school and Miss
Donna. who taught at Aurora. Mo-.
this year are spending their vacation
az home. with their mother Mrs. Lucy
Miller.
DR.. owens and Brother, Chas.
spent several days In Kansas City.
last week.
Miss Edna Evans who attended
Hardin College at Mexico is at home.
Mr.. c. b. Ray has returned from
n trip to Colorado and Wyoming.
Mr.. Shirley Hornor was visiting at
the home OF Mr.. J. l.. Goggin.
Mr.. Jack Laird has returned from
q visit with home folks at K%eytesvillc.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
HARDE,iAN ITEMS.

Mrs. Julius Reith vas the guest OF
her sister. Mrs. Joe Thorp. Tuesday.
Mrs. Chas. Niemeier and daughter
OF Marshall arc visiting with the for
ner's childrens this week.
Tony Gibson purchased a new Ford
auto last Wednesday.
Mrs. Earnest odell and baby and
Miss Nell Dlerhing visited with Mr..
and Mrs. Turner Embrey. Tuesday.
Marshall Thorp is visiting With his
aunt. Mrs. julius Relth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Davis visited
with the formers parents In Marshall
Saturday and Sunday.
Pearl Niemeier spent Friday with
Misses Kate and Mary swinney.
Mr.. Simon Davis and son.. Albert
were at the county seat. Friday.
VIII Eastman and family we're
guest OF j. r. Marshall. e a Black
water. Sunday.
s. j. Gibson and wife, Mrs. win
ahh uoubhN'i' rear went 10
the decoration. Thursday at Marshall
In Mr.. Gibson new auto.
Mable Townsend is visiting with
Miss Incl Brown near Clay Center.
Several from here attended the Ice
cream supper at Saline City. satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Tonbeck OF
Boonville. visited a few days with
their daughter, Mrs. Clemens Wink
Ter.
Henry Niemeier. wife and daugn-
ter, Julius Reith and wife. Lewis
Schiller and wife. Mrs. Chas. Niemeier
and daughter. Pearl. Clyde Sims.
Marshall Thorp were calling on 8. J.
Gibson. Sunday.
Lewis Hasemeier made his usual
call Sunday.
August Niemeier and Kate Swim
ney were calling on Mr.. and Mrs.
John Morris, Sunday.
VIII senter. wife and o were
Sunday guests OF Clark swinney and
family.
julie Brewe and wife were visitors
at Robert Catermann. sunday.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
a T RIA

Columbia, no. June 2.-The col
lesc OF agriculture o. the University
OF Missouri has been offered $4,000
OF the million dollar fund OF Sears
Roobuck and CO.. OF Chicago Tor the
advancement oil agriculture IN the
West. The money. according 10 the
offer. Is to be used In employing farm
In each county, whereby 1.-The college
experts Tor farm demonstration IN
each county. The only condition Is
that the college shall have charge o.
the appointment OF the experts.
The amount allotted 10 Missouri
will provide a little more than 1900
for each county In the state. Plans
have already been started by the COLI
eye for the appointment of advisors
In each county whereby the college
OF Kansas. but the matter is stlll I'M
would pay 20 per cent OF the salary
OF the demonstrators and the farmers
the remainder. Several counties
have applied TO the college for ex-
perts under this arrangement. The
first 10 apply was Jackson County.
The offer has not yet been accept
ed. A similar offer has been made by
the donors OF the fund to the state
der advisement there.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07

Mrs. J. T. Rector left one day last
week for Denver. Colorado. to be pre-
sent at the graduating exercises.
which her daughter. Miss Birdie is n
member.
There will be children day exer-
cisea at the Methodist Church on
juno 18th.
Mrs. Ernest shockley and little
daughter are at home after several
days visit with relatives at Moberly.
The Marshall republican., 1912-06-07

ports that they have the promise OF
s4i7.5o for hiring the pastor. They
have decided to call Bro. Bruner for
q year. He will begin his term sat
urday night. Sunday morning and
night. preaching twice month.
There will be q little work done FRI
day at the church. all come that can
help.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
MAKE BRIDEGROOM CAPTIVE
Bound and Gagged. West Orange, N.
- Man Sees Tormentors Eat
Wedding Feast.

West Orange. N. J.-Bound and
gagged, Bernard Cunningham, a young
business man of this town, was
forced to sit a wrathful witness at a
feast which he himself had prepared,
but which he was not permitted to
share. The feast in question was the
victims wedding supper. and had been
spread In the dining room of his new
home. at Main street Mr.. Cunning
ham was married to Miss Mary Bren-
nan Of this city, the ceremony being
held at the home of the bride. 105 Al
den street. A wedding breakfast was
served. and 1t had been planned by
the bridegroom to invite a few init.
mate friends to a supper in the eve
ming before starting with his wife on
their honeymoon Journey.
During the afternoon q party of
friends called with q carriage at the
home of the bride and enticed the
bridegroom to go for q short ride
Once in the carriage he was bound
and gagged and was taken q prisoner
to his new home. where his captors
made short work Of the good things
prepared for the supper that night
After they had completed their repast
they released Cunningham. but not
until he had been detained long
enough to necessitate a postponement
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
FashIon-PIats' Crook Picked Up In
New York a. He 10 About to
Dine In Restaurant.

New York.-Following complaints
from Broadway restaurants and hotels
that the pockets Of patrons had been
picked. Detective MCGEE came to the
conclusion that clever enough for
such work was Walter Henry. . crook
Of international reputation. q fashion
plate and as agreeable a companion
as one could find.
Henry also Ia known as Bob Hart.
Walter Hogan. Big Bob. "the Doctor"
big English Bob" and Broadway
Bob"
MCGEE was in Rector's when Henry
strolled in.
Where have you beenT asked Nc
Gee. as Henry tossed his coat and hat
to q boy.
I've had great trouble" replied
Henry. my father has Just died in
Brooklyn. That accounts for the
mourning band on my hat.
We'll. come to the station house
with me-" said MCGEE. You are
wanted for that little trick pulled on
on Nov. 9Th in the Kaiserkeller.
The affair referred to by the detec-
tive was the robbery Of Albert M.
Marker Of 555 West 155th street.
who is connected with q Wall street
bank. On Saturday Marker got from
Marsello Pitt & Co.. ITO Broadway. q
diamond cluster valued at $500: q
diamond ring set with rubies. $500: q
diamond bar ring. 5000: a Ia valliere
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

can, an exceptional stellar event near B. C. 6
with which 1t may be identified.
Johann Kepler, in his peculiar genius (for he
showed that the births of Enoch, Moses, Cyrus
Caesar, Charlemagne. and Luther we're preceded
by important astrological events) led the way in
calling attention to the astronomical phenomena
that preceded the birth Of Christ He pointed
out that there must have been a conjunction of
the planets Jupiter and Saturn at about the
time Of Christs birth, and even made a few pre-
lminary calculations to prove his case. The con-
junction occurred In the sign Pisces from time
immemorial identified with the destinies of
Israel. conjunction In that sign always signi-
ned the rising Of some mighty master of the
Jewish race. Such a conjunction of Jupiter and
Saturn occurs once in about 800 years. It was
therefore sufficiently extraordinary in Kepler's
eyes to herald the birth Of a Messiah.
Not until 1926 was Kepler's suggestion seri.
ously considered by astronomers. In that year
Professor Ideler. Of Berlin. computed the posi-
tons of Jupiter and Saturn and proved that they
were act:s,iy in conjunction in B. c. His cal.
cuations showed that they at no time over
Tapped to form a single star but that they were
separated by distance equal to the apparent
diameter OF the moon. Accordingly Ideler had
the temerfty to suppose that the wise men saw
the two planets as one star, because they were
miraculously near-sghted. In justice to Ideler
1t must be stated that he abandoned his theory
when Encke. in 1881. repeated the calculations
ana Iound tnat the actual distance between Jup
ter and Saturn, when nearest each other in B. G
T. was more than the apparent diameter of the
moon.
Apart from the fact that Jupiter and Saturn
were never sufficiently near each other to he
seen az one body. two planets In conjunction
can hardly be called star. Nor is 1t likely that
experienced Chaldean astrologers would so re-
gard IT. Moreover. there were other planetary
con1unctions at about the same time Professor
Stockwell has demonstrated that a conjunction
OF Venus and Mars occurred on May sth; B C.
3. about fifty days less than two years before
Herods death. Because the mandate for the