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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
MINOR SPORTS
 AT PENNSYLVANIA Swimming and Basketball Usurping Interest of
 Students

Pennsylvanias minor sports season is now in full swing. The opening basket ball game has been played, while three b-monthly swimming meets have been run off. Interest in the swimming team is even greater this season than it has been in recent years. The 100 foot novice swim which has been held in connection with the regular events. has attra cted hundreds of entrants. In Mondays bi- monthly swim, Ouerbacker skinned through the 50 yard event in 25 4-5 seconds, equalling the intercollegiate record. This man shows signs of being one of the best sprint swimmers in the college ranks this season.
 jolt was handed to the basket ball prospect by the resignation of Charles Keinath as head coach. Keinath, who became famous for his heady play. made an ideal basketball instructor. He has done excellent work in coaching ever since lis graduation. This year. however Keinath's business is requiring too much of his time to allow him to work with the five.
 Kiefaber, Fitzpatrick and Sommer, who have been assisting Keinath in the pro- lminary practice, are the men among whom the choice of successor will 1ali.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
.LAJO|E IS GOOD FOR FOUR MORE SEASONS Veteran Second Sacker of Maps Still Has Few
 Games to Play

It was on September ,, 1875. that Napo- leon Laioie first saw the light of day. It was in 1896 that Larry made his debut as big league player. It was in 1902 thu, he played his first game with the Mans. He is still member of the Cleveland club and hopes to celebrate his fortieth birth day anniversary as member of the Maps, and then some. Four more years as big leaguer and Larry says he thinks he will be about ready to step down and out, although he figures his batting eve will be just about as keen in 1916 as i'm 1912. and he expects to lose none of his ability as fielder.
 The last contract Lajoie signed with the Cleveland club was for four years. isVs' lslV' l9ll and 1912. It called for-well. that's matter between the Cleveland club officials and Larry himself I.arrv,s salary has been variously estimated at rom SSoV0 to $l0000 a year. The chances are the amount is closer to the larger than the smaller figure.
 mere nave been rumors in circulation of late that Larry would have to subuit to cut In salary the coming season and that there would be no long period con tract. Those are matters for Ta,r,, rl, Iresldent Somers to thresh out between themselves. When a man is close to Inc 4o year mark his term of usefulness as pail player is a matter of copiectura ana iew and far between are the club ownerS Who Will sign them up for a longer neriod thah one season. especially at the fat sal ary that Larry has been receiving of Iats years. VI ia'e
 But President Somers and Larry bava never had any trouble in getting to- sether Tn the past, and the chances ara they will reach an amicabe agreement as 10 the big Frenchman's future in short order when they hol dtheir conference
 Right now Larry senjoying life to the full at his country home on MavfieId road Not that the big fellow is loaf1nr and waxing fat. Not he. Instead he puts il, good many hours of hard work each day. After lunch and dinner Larry lolls back in his easy chair in front of the hearth. It is then that it occurs to him that baseball isn't such a bad business after all. Larry has made good pile' out of the national game. He is rich in this worlds goods with a wife, farm, city property, bonds and nice bank account
 But even though he is surrounded by all these Larry can't keep his mind off the national sport. Baseball is ever up- permost in his mind He is now anxious for the call to arms in the spring which will take him to Pensacola. Fla. And then-well then he hopes that his great est dream will be realized and that he will play on a pennant winning team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

New York, December 14.-President Farrell, of the New York American league club, intends to open negotiations with Frank Chance shortly after the holidays. In Q statement made tonight. following his return. from Chicago, Mr. Farrell indicated that he hoped to sign Chance, and expressed qualification that the way seemed open for the former leader of the Chicago Nationals to take up the managerial reins here.
 ..While of course, it is taken for granted that Chances release will be turned over to the New York club, said MT. Farrell in his statement, Tt Is true that I have received no official
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
ARE BILLIARD PLAYERS ON
 THE DECLINE? PLAYERS SAY NO

Score of the Hoppe-Slosson game at Philadelphia on December 6:
 Hoppe, 127 269 2-40O. Average 100; high run, 269.
 Slosson, 1s ! 12-s2 Average, 10 2-3; high run, 13.
 Clarence Jackson's score against an amateur at Chicago on December ,: 228 159 54 S7 170--Total. 300.
 The foregoing averages should set at rest the building impression that great billiard players are on the decline, an impression naturally gained by the in- constant fans at the conclusion of the worlds championship 1892 balk line tour nament. recently held in New York city.
 Though William Hoppe retained his title of champion and performed in a creditable way he scarcely finished the tournament with colors flying. He won, but his averages-single and general-as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

well as his best runs were not those Of the Hoppe of old, the Hoppe that, when mere boy went to France and lifted the 1S.1 crown from the head of the ven- erabe Maurice Vignaux and later sUc- cessfully measured strokes with the late Jacob Schaefer, Louis Cure, George F. Slosson and George Sutton.
 Hoppe did not strike his true form until he had engaged in two tournaments the big one at Hotel Astor in New York, and the three-handed affair in Philadel- phia, which he won from Slosson and Yamanda, the Japanese and which ended December [. It was in the last-named event that he really "came to life.~ Against Yamanda he averaged A 4-9, which made the fans prick their ears and he came right back against Slosson with an average of 100 flat, equalling Sut- tons worlds record which had stood majestically,A Aunapproached for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Magnates Hold Important Meeting
OLD CARLISLE STAR TALKS
 OF PRESENT DAY ATHLETICS
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and Hauzer are in class to themselves in the football world, | think. Now Brick ley of Harvard is a great player, but he is not the a1l-round man that Thorpe is. He is a great kicker, but he has q worthy rival in the Indian, and Brickleys 5 open field running and line plunging is much inferior to the Carlisle player. Thorpe as a matter of fact, is good in every department of the game. He can kick with the best, can tear a line into shreds and is terror in a broken field.
 Started Thorpe Out
 "Yes, l suppose I am a bit partial to Thorpe" was the way he replied to suggestion on the part of the Age-Herald reporter that he seemed to ideallze Thorpe. But 1 think I have right to be partial to him. You see Thorpe is an especial protege of mine. I found him a nervous wiry tireless kid, and induced him to go to Carlisle. Why, he had never seen a football. However, I was just out of college and was prime full of ath- letics, especially interested in those at Carlisle, and l saw in the youngster future star for the school His energy was remarkable. and it seemed impossible to hurt him. He was fast quick, and had the physique for an all-round ath- lete, and I worked upon him until in- duced him to go there, and--well, the re- suit is easy to see.
 A Wonderful Specimen
 '"rhorpe is n wonderful specimen of physical manhood" Wahoo continued. ''He trains but little even during the hard est part of the gridiron season. This. of course, is trait that I seldom discuss, but it goes to show what a remarkable physical structure Thorpe has. His 9is- sipation is his chief weakness, but l think that 1io pronpOGitU n tbig lS indl1Gpd largely from surplus of nervous energy that he is unable to work off in his ath- letic work"
 Football in the South
 In discussing the football conditions here in the south, Wahoo, who has been a student of the game here for some time, thinks we'll of the football standard, but does not class it with that of the east as yet. Vanderbilt, according to his view. is well able to cope with the east ern universities in one game when they have trained for this contest all season. However he thinks, that the Commodores would stand but little chance were they playing the eastern teams week after week. For instance, he says that had the Commodores met Yale, Princeton, or Dartmouth the week after meeting Har- yard that they would have probably suf- fered @ severe defeat
 Wahoo thinks well of Hardage and McWhorton. Especially does he think that the Georgia wonder would prove a good man in the east. Hardages weight would work against him, and the Wander bilt star is also easily injured, and this would hurt his chances also.
 Wahoo, however thinks that southern athletics are improving wonderfully each year and predicts that the south will prove worthy rival of the east in the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

Indianapolis, December H.-(Speclal.)- Ralph DePalma, the intrepid Italian, has not lost heart, He will be an entrant in the next 50o mile race at the Indianap- oils Motor Speedway May 30. His "al- most" winning of last years 800 mile race at Indiananoplis. coupled with his almost fatal accident at Milwaukee, do not seem to have affected his determination to go right along in the old beaten paths at the same old terrific DePalma pace.
 The press of two hemispheres told how he pushed his disabled car up to the pits last May 30 at Indianapolis and smiles as he saw fat purse melt in his hand. "lt' s all in the game,' was his only comment
 When he was informed that the next 800 mile race will be run with a decidedly limited piston displacement, was he dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
FOUR ARE EATEN BY
 VANISHED WOLVES Large Packs Driven Down From Portugal Fastnesses Pounce Upon People

Lisbon, Portugal. December H.-Fam' ished wolves yesterday devoured four persons in the neighborhood of the prov ince of Beira. Large packs of the starv- ing animals have come down from the gorges of the Serra Da Estrella. whence they have been driven owing to the deep snows, and they are terrorizing the low country. They attack lonely farms at night in the blizzards and persons travel
 ing along the roads are in constant jeop- ardy. Great hunting parties were or ganized Friday by the country inhabi- tants in the province. Over 200 men par ticipated and they succeeded in rounding up and killed over 100 wolves. Eight of the hunters were badly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
CHANCE ID TALK
 MATTER OVER WITH FARRELL

Los Angeles. December 1f-Frank Chance received telegram today from President Frank P. Farrell of the New York American asking him to come to New York at once to talk over the man. agership of the Highlanders. Chance said he could not leave his orange ranch at Glendora for time, and wired to Farrell asking that more details be sent regard ing his proposition. and more time be- fore starting east.
 Chance said there was no mention of $200O0 salary in Farrell's message, and added that he would not go to New York unless a worth while wage were given him. Farrell's telegram today was the first official notice the peerless leader has had of the proposal to make him manager of the team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
DE PALMA HAS NOT LOST HEART

outraged? No,-or whatever the Italian word for "no" is. Old Mercedes No. 4. great machine that she is. is far above the new limitation of 450 cubic inches.
 DePalrna knew that it meant sending her back to Europe. He also knew that those German makers would take months to make a change that an American maker would accomplish in few days. Did he hesitate? Not on your daguerreo- type. He just packed up old Mo- and beat it for Europe-personaly.
 DePalma will be in the next big Indian apolis race. He says so. This time ne hopes the Goddess Fate will forget her fickleness and give the checkered flag to an Italian Whether ors not DePalma wins, it's a good clean sportsmanship bet that he will make the time fast enough for anybody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
MERIDIAN SHR|NERS
 WILL CELEBRATE  Delegates to Imperial COun- cil at Dallas Will Be
 Elected Dec. 26

Meridian. Miss, December 1i.-(Spesal) -Hamasa temple of the Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine will hold it's annual meeting in this city, December 26. for 'fhe election of officers for the ensuing year, and delegates to the imperial coun- cil at Dallas next May. Potentate Hodges is arranging to entertain -he out of town members, and desires that all who intend coming. notify him, so that they may be provided for at the feast.
 The nobles of this city are preparing to entertain the patrols which pas through Meridian on their way to Dal- las, by arranging to have their special trains held here for three hours in or der to show the travellers the city, and the brand of hospitality which is kept on tap in Meridian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
FARRELL TO NEGOTIATE WITH
 CHANGE IN NEAR FUTURE

notice of his release by President Herr mann of the Cincinnati club. Until I have been notified that Chance is eligible to consider an offer from me, I shall be compelled to remain inactive. Nothing will suit me better than to have him manage the Highlanders.
 "I intend to open negotiations with Chance by inviting him to visit me here after the holidays. Then I will be ready to sign him to contract. It Is my desire to give the New York baseball public championship Arneri- can league team, if possible, and if there is one man i'll the world capable of ac- complaining this task, that man is Frank Chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
MINE EXAMINATIONS
 BEGIN JANUARY 21

The semi-annual examinations of the state mining board were set yes- terday for January 31-24, inclusive, by Chief State Mine Inspector Nesbitt
 A largo class. it is believed, will avail themselves of the opportunity to procure certificates as fire bosses and mine foreman. The auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce Will be used in holding the examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
MAKES WILL BEFORE
 BEGINNING FLIGHT

Los Angeles, December 14.-Horace Kearney started for Los Angeles this afternoon on a proposed hydro-aero- plane flight to San Francisco. Much of the way he will travel the Pacific ocean, skirting the cliffs and beaches on his way north. The aviator made d will just before starting his flight. providing for his mother. brother and fiancee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Peruvian Congress Meets

Lima, Peru. December 14.-The Peruvian congress met in extraordinary session this afternoon to sanction the Chilca railroad and the commercial treaty be- tween Peru and Germany. as well as to authorize the issue of government loan and to settle other urgent matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
THREE CLEARED0F
 MURDER IN MAINE

Houlton. Me. December 14-'Not guilty" was the verdict of the jury in the case Of tEe Rev. Charles N. Emelius, Mrs. Annie Jacobson and Edgar Jacobson, tried here on the charge of murdering Augustus Jacobson. husband of Annie and father of Edsal Jacobson. at New Sweden. Emelius vas Jacobsou's son-in-law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
Americans Safe

Washington, December 14.-J. T. Little and Fred Emily, reported killed in Sonora. Mexico. by YaQui Indians, have returned safely to Cananea, dispatch received by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15
GUN CLUB SHOOT

Only five shooters were at the weekly shoot of the Birmingham Gun club. It was a bad day for making good scores, being dark and foggy and the dark tar gets were hard to see. Mir Lee was g a 20 gauge. $ were made as follows:
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$ were made as follows:
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02

Washington, May 1.-For the want
OF binoculars the Titanic was lost. 30
testified before the senate investtgat-
Ing committee Frederick Fleet, one OF
the men in the crows nest when the
Titanic struck the huge iceberg which
sent her to the bottom. Fleet de-
clared that had he the binoculars Tor
which he had asked in vain he prooa-
bly, would have seen the iceberg n
time to have averted the collision. This
is the one fact which stands out most
Pr ominently Of all in the senate inves-
tigation.
1t was Fleet and his companion in
the crows nest, Leigh, who gave the
only warning of the impending cal
amity. They sighted the dark bulk
of the iceberg close on their bows
just a few seconds before the coils
sion came Fleet sounded three bells
and then telephoned to the brige
where he got prompt and
instantly the bow of the boat SHIFTED
to port.
The warning given a few seconds
before probably would have allowed
time for the Titanic to have turned
aside beyond the range of the ice
berg. But the impending danger was
not seen in time. For the lack OF g
pair of binoculars, worth not more
than $50, sixteen hundred lives and
millions Of property were lost.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
THE F|REMEN'S
PICNIC WAS A
GREATSUCCESS
ANNUAL EVENT YESTERDAY Is
REGARDED AS ONE or GREAT
EST CELEBRATIONS OF KIND
EVER GIVEN BY THE AssoclA-
TON.

Despite the fact that great many
people in the city were tired out as a
result of being up late the night before
watching the election returns, while
many others were too interested in the
late returns to leave the city. fine
crowd attended the picnic Of the Vol
unteer Veteran Firemen's Association
at Palmetto Beach yesterday morning
and the occasion was very successful
one.
Promptly al the appointed hour the
parade formed and proceeded along the
route designated and was watched by
hundred OF spectators, many Of whom
declared II was the best one ever
given by the association on a similar
occasion.
Everything was perfectly arranged
at the picnic grounds and all during
the day and until late last night the
f1remen and their friends enjoyed the
outing at Palmetto Beach. Numerous
sports were engaged in and witnessed
by the crowds and. altogether. the oc.
caSion was a most delightful one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
STATISTICS
OF COLLEGE STUDENTS
BY Associated Press

Cincinnati, May Undressing stat
istics given out by President Charles
". Babney of the University of Gin
cinnati, shows that a large percentage
of students attending the school come
from families in moderate circum
stances, against the general belief that
the institution was made up of stu
dents from the families Of the rich.
A canvas of a report of the students
reveals the fact that only five per cent
OF the students come from what could
be termed wealthy families.
Seventy-five per cent come from
families whose income is less than
$500.
Thirty-five per cent of the student
body come from families whose in
come Is less than $500.
Eighteen per cent come from fam
lilies whose income Is from $4,000 tc
$500.
Nineteen per cent of the students
arc fatherless and are being sent t.
the university by their widowed
mothers.
The investigation proves further thai
fcrty per cent Of the families Navins
sons or daughters in the university
live in rented homes.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
'ISMAY IMMUNE FROM
SPREME COURT SUBPoENAS
az AssocIated Press.

Washington, May III. Bruce Is
may, managing director of the Inter
national Mercantile Marine, and G. H.
Lightoller and j. G. Boxhall, officers
OF the Titanic, were immune from the
subpoenas issued by the District Of
Columbia supreme court, requiring
their appearance to testify in a civil
action brought by Mrs. George Robins.
oe New York, and contempt proceed
ings will not be Instituted against
them.
The three men were served with
summonses yesterday. but went to
New York. Contempt proceedings were
threatened, but 1t developed today that
because the Englishmen were under
subpoena from the United States SEN
ate, no other process could be served
upon them for a period of "a hours
after their release by the senate COM
mittee.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
CHIPLEY.
Special to The journal

Chipley, May 1.--Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
Chandler left last evening for Cali
fornia to be gone about two months
visiting her brother.
Mrs. Josie Daniels leaves this even
ing for a visit to relatives in Texas.
Mr.. w. H. Faux came over from
his turpentine place at GAINESVILLE tc
vote.
Mr.. A. Seasons of Bombay was In
town today on business
Rev. Mr.. Martin, pastor of the First
Baptist church here, delivered two
very interesting sermons at that church
Sunday morning and evening.
Hon. w. G. Jockey, circuit clerk, was
up from Vernon and spent Sunday with
his family.
Mr.. Aycoch and wife, of Aycock, were
In our town shopping today.
County Superintendent Gamer was
shaking hands with the voters here re.
Gently.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
Pa Jumped at IL,

The sad faced young man came down
the garden path, sombre and sorrow
full, says Answers. The sweet cir
watched him with anxious eyes.
How did father take it?'' she asked
TREMENDOUSLY.
He took it-well,' came the re.
ply.
"Oh, I'm so glad, George" she cried
excitedly, throwing herself into hi
arms.
Are you?" replied George, holdinl
her Imply. 'We1l, can't say that
am, dearest. At first your father re.
fused to listen to me-"
But didn't you tell him you had
100000 in the bank?" she exclaimed
81 did," came the detected answer
when all else failed"
And what did he do them"
"Do?" echoed the young man weari.
II. why, he borrowed it."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
The Box He Lost.

Six years was his age, and he had
gone out to his first party, says the
Baltimore American. He had enjoyed
himself immensely, and the only dis
appointment was that he hadn't been
able to take sister Sue with him, as
she had bad cold. Now, Freddy
said his hostess to him, as he was
about to take his departure, 81 want
you to take the box of chocolates home
to your sister, and here's another for
yourself for your trouble
Freddy. like a well-behaved boy
thanked her nicely, and trotted of
home with his nurse, the two boxes OF
chocolates clutched tightly in his two
fat little hands.
Unfortunately, he hadn't taken hold
of nursie's hand, and he stumbled sud-
denly, so that one box of chocolates
spread themselves on the dirty, mud
dy pavement.
Freddy picked himself up and looked
at the box intact in his hand; Their
he looked at the one in the mud.
Poor Sue" said he.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
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Eat What You Want

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-02
CANAL SHOULD BE OPEN
TO RAILROAD SHIPS
By AssocIated Press.

Washington, May Maxwell Evarts,
general counsel for the Southern Paci-
|fic railroad, before the senate commit
tee on inter- oceanic canals, today de-
clared that the Panama canal should
be opened to railorad-ow ships and
the traffic regulated by the interstate
commerce commission to insure just
and fair rates. He asserted that the
real danger to the shippers and con-
sumers did not rest upon the railroad
owned ships, but upon foreign aggre-
cations Of capital awaiting the opening
OF the canal.