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The Detroit times., 1912-07-08

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tBatted for Jordon in eighth,
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pires-Connelly and Hart.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-08

'Ran for Bodie in ninth.
fBatted for Rath in eighth
tBatted for Moran In third.
sTwo out when winning run "
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The Detroit times., 1912-07-08

to get into the pennant race. The
Red Sox and Athletics especially
must be conquered, with Washington
also. Unless the Tigers do 1t on this
trip, they will be about ready to give
up all hope.
Rain at Chicago yesterday gave the
Tigers chance to get a o'clock
train out OF Chicago for New York
without undue hurry, for 1t made the
playing OF Sundays game impossible.
Manager Jennings announced that
Davey Jones would be played In left
field, taking Delahanty's place, when
the team opens against New York,
Tuesday.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-08

Bay City at Flint.
Saginaw at Jackson.
Adrian at Battle Creek.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-08
SOUTH MICHIGAN LEAGUE
STANDING.
Yesterday. Results.

Flint go Jackson 10 Second game
five innings).
Battle Creek 7-10. Saginaw sd.
Kalamazoo-Adrian. rain.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-08
Totlay's Games.

Boston at ST Louis.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
New York at Chicago.
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING.
Saturday. Result.

3, st Louis ..
2. Brooklyn l 90 innlngs).
The Detroit times., 1912-07-08
SATURDAYS Re.uIt..
Today. Games.

jackson 6. Flint 5.
Rain elsewhere.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-08

The Tigers start their eastern trip
afier a goodly show OF pep and in
IIcetions that Il will be kept up. This
c11tern invasion Is the last ditch for
TIE Tigers. Il appears. II IL the east
ern teams that the Tigers must beat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
BASEBALL POCKET

In the May American Magazine Hugh S. Fullerton writes an article full of interesting stories of freak plays that have won great baseball games. Follow ing is one of the most remarkable stories:
 Among the abnormal incidents that fig ured in the earlier history of the national game, perhaps none is as well known to old timers as the one which happened to Cliff Carroll on the St. Louis grounds, when he was a member of the famous Browns Perhaps you have wondered why baseball players have plain shirt fronts, and why so few players have breast pockets. Cliff Carroll is the reason. He was running forward to take a base hit on the first bound. The ball bounced crooked and hit him on the chest. He clutched it, he showed it down into the handkerchief pocket on his shirt front. The runner saw Carroll tugging and straining to tear the ball out of the pocket and instead of stopping at first he sprinted onto second while Carroll, still trying to dislodge the ball, ran to second. The batter passed the fielder and turned for third with Carroll in pursuit. At third Carroll stopped and tried in vain to release the ball, and the runner kept on across the plate and scored the winning run. Chris von der Ahe, who at that time was at the head of the euphonic trio, Won der Ahe, Muckenfuss and Diddlebock, which operated the club. was furious and ordered all pockets removed from baseball shirts. Other teams followed and the pockets never have been restored, except by few players who are willing to risk the repe- tition of the accident"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Thinks It VIII He Taft

'.Harper's Weekly of Saturdays date has Q short, crisp editorial predicting President Taft's renomination in June. said an old democrat. "Harper's is one Of those papers that never gets rattled or stampeded. Many. political observers have felt recently that Roosevelt was go- ing to be nominated on the first or second ballot. Harper's says in it's leading edl- terial entitled, "A Call to Arms:
 MT. Taft will be renominated. The country has not gone crazy and the re- publican party is not a fool. It is can't elect Taft, it cant elect anybody. Com promise would spell repudiation and re- pudiation would spell disaster. Taft didn t need Illinois, Pennsylvania and Wiscon- sin in 1908, and he doesn't need them now. lie already has 337 delegates and is sure of 2Ss more at least, making clear ma jority on the first ballot. Roosevelt can continue to snort and chortle all he likes. He can't change the inevitable result so long as William II. Taft's heel Is in the ground. Make no mistake We know what we are talking about.
 Wake up. republicans! Down with the demagogue! Smash the third term! Save the republien
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
No Unsuitable Ship

The Titanic, with it's bulkheads and compartments and water tight doors, was considered ship unsuitable. And yet when the Carpathia reached the scene her commander sent by wireless this message: Found boats and wreckage only" A glancing blow along the port side had opened the compartments, and the supposedly un- sinkable ship had gone to the bottom of the sea.
 Three well known French survivors of the Titanic agree in saying that to the belief in the flotative power of the modern ship was due the reluc- tance in filling the lifeboats. Some were lowered half full. One had only b persons in it. This faith in the ship was no doubt soon overcome, and the later lifeboats were crowded.
 Today the unsuitable ship is re- garded throughout the world as a myth. It has gone to join the fire proof building and other dreams of the human race. The men who know the sea never have had confidence in the unsuitable ship, and the landsmen have simply accepted the judgment of those who know the sea in all it's moods.
 No harm will come from this sud- den awakening of the world to the fact that no ship is unsuitable. The icebergs and the life boats will now receive proper attention. The lanes of the sea and the means of leaving a doomed ship will now be studied, and the net result will be beneficial to all those who go down to the sea in ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22

the lanes of Atlantic liners 180 mile:
 southward of the course that the
 Titanic was following last Sunday night. Hereafter the boats will cling closely to the 3sth or 39th parallel. This is better than hugging the 50th degree of latitude.
 But the cooperation of both sides of the sea will be needed in order to control, and, if possible, overcome the speed mania. The thoughtless traveller prefers the speediest ship. He is will ing even to pay a premium for speed, and anything short of cooperation on both sides will prove unequal to the task in hand. The lanes of the liners can be changed by governmental. or der, and so can the number of life boats to be carried, but the speed mania will be found to be a difficult problem. It was this that sent the Titanic to the bottom of the sea, and now if ever a combined international effort should be made to regulate the speed of the Atlantic liners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
BEGINNING TO TAKE NOTICE

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 So far no claims have been made for MT. Underwood as to the strength with which he will enter the Baltimore convention His own state has been the first to act on his behalf and in that he has a dis tinetion accorded to no other man of a solid united delegation backed by the unanimous vote of his party in state | wide primary. and with instructions that no delegate can attempt 10 avoid even fl he desired to do so
 Claims that are exaggerated and without foundation have been made for other can- didates, and when their ineorrectness is shown big rows of figures shrivel up to smaller proportions. It has been pro- claimed In type almost as big as church vote for Governor Wilson after one bal lot The delegation Is instructed for Speaker Clark, and of course it is prepos- terous to claim that If his friends were strong enough to secure instructions for him as first choice that they would im- mediately drop him for one of his oppo- nents. So the Kansas claim for Gov ernor Wilson falls to the ground.
 Loud and mighty have been the claims of a solid Pennsylvania delegation of 7f for Governor Wilson. There never has beea any real foundation for such a claim If anybody knows Pennsylvania, National Democratic Committeeman Guffey is that man. He was an alleged Wilson boomer, but the following as coming from him is published In the New York Herald oi the 18th inst, under a Washington date line.
 't1he Clark managers refused tonight to eoncede that Governor Wilson had car ried Pennsylvania. and referred to a dis- patch from Philadelphia quoting Col. J. NJ Guffey as saying that the delegation would be divided among Mir. Wilson, MT. Clark, MT. Harmon and MT. Underwood. Since it is admitted that Colonel Guffey will control the delegation, this is con sidered significant.
 Another significant Washington dis patch says:
 Any assumption that the bulk of the Wilson men would be for Clark If Wilson were out of the running is nasty. Many Wilson men in Congress have been heard to say that they would be for Underwood as second choice. The Underwood boom is making serious headway In the event of inability of either Clark or Wilson to land the nomination, Underwood would be the most formidable compromise can didate as things look now. The New York delegation would be for him after perfunotory vote for Mayor Gaynor."
 1t will be seen that those who are in close touch with what is going on are be- ginning to give serious attention to the Underwood campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
Mir. Adamson's Parcels Post Bill

Congressman Adamson of Georgia has prepared bill which would estab- fish a schedule of rates to be charged by the express companies for the transportation of parcels not exceed ing Il pounds in weight from one point to another. This schedule is based upon the zone system. Between any two points not more than 250 miles apart the charge is fixed at 2 cents a pound. This is the minimum, and there is graduated increase from this figure up to 12 cents a pound, which is made the rate where the distance over which the parcel is to be transported exceeds 2000 miles.
 It is further provided in the bill that the consignor of parcel ad- dressed to resident on a rural route may pay in advance the proper post age in addition to the express charge, whereupon it is made the duty of the express company's agent receiving such a parcel at its terminal station to affix the necessary stamps and for ward it to it's destination through the mails. By another clause in the bill the resident on rural free delivery route is enabled to pay both the post age and the express charges in ad- vance, and the rural free delivery carrier is required in that case to de- liver the package thus prepaid to the agent of the express company at the point on his route where the express company maintains a station.
 It is assumed that the rates offered the express companies would be re- munerative. Otherwise they would be confiscatory. But the express com panies do not by any means cover the entire country. and the plan proposed would never be satisfactory substi- ute for a parcels post.
 The Adamson plan is based on the interstate commerce law which gives the commerce commission as much control over the charges of express companies as over those of other con- mon carriers. The plan is vagary in legislation It is an effort to or- ganize through the express companies substitute for real parcels post, and it will have, it is said, the sup port of the House committee on in- terstate and foreign commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
ALABAMA FOR UNDERWOOD

From the Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer-Sun.
 Alabama delegates are not going to Baltimore as if they thought there was even the remote possibility of Under woods defeat for the nomination for the presidency. This is shown by the in- structions given the delegation from that state, which Is that 24 votes shall be cast for him for president until the nomination has been made.
 Why should such instruction not have been given the delegation? Anything short of 1t would have shown weakness on the part of Alabama democrats. If the state convention had named a second choice for the delegation. it would have shown that that convention realized that Mir. Underwood had little or no chance and that the delegation had been given him merely as compliment.
 But the delegates had been instructed to vote for him until the nomination is made. This indicates that the Alabama democrats believe their man will win, and whether he does or not they are for him until the last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
Little Mistakes

"The moving pictures are very instruc- tive to children, and most of them en- certain adnlts,e said prominent lady who frequently takes her little boy to a picture show. 'On Friday last l attended a particularly interesting moving picture l show, but one scene was marred by lit- tic mistakes. The interior of an Episcopal church was shown and the placard, or announcement, referred to 'deacons' talk ing up a collection. Everybody knows, or should know, that Episcopal deacons do not hand around the plate. The deacon in that communion is in holy orders as in the Catholic church. The officers who | take up the collection in the Episcopal church are vestrymen The man who made the films. and those persons who conduct the show, know perhaps that it is the vestryman who passes around the plate, and not a deacon as well as do The mistake was, l take it, a result of earelessness. Again, the rector. or minister in the picture receives the plates from the yestrynen, and turning around, places them on the holy table or altar. He then faces the congregation and pro- nounces the aims blessing or blessing on the offering. This Is not the way 1t is done according to the Episcopal ritual.
 ''I happen to belong to the Presbyterian church, where we have deaoons who are always laymen, and who take up the col lection and look after secular matters pertaining to the congregation. But when 1 read book, or see a play on the stage, or look at a moving picture, want to feel that accurate information is being imparted,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
Just to Look at Birmirabom

While standing at the corner of the Empire building recently I was ap- preached by well dressed stranger car rying travelling bag" remarked a well known man. It was early Tn the morn- ing; the Louisville and Nashville pas senger train No. had just pulled in and there were very few people on the streets.
 "The stranger was sightseeing, for he kep. looking at the skyscrapers on the corners, and as he came up to me, he said
 " Beg your pardon, but what are alr the decorations for?'
 ''I told him that the town was decorated for the aviation meet and automobile show and races being held at the fair grounds, and learning that ne was a stranger, I asked him if he was going out to attend the big meet That opened the conversation, and he stood there on the corner talking to me for probably 10 minutes. | He said his name was M. c. Seton of New York, an automobile man, and | that he had been in Louisville on busi- ness. While there, he said, "a friend l of mine told me that since I was that far south that by all means I should come on down to Birmingham and see sthe town. I intended going right back to New York, but l had heard of Birming- ham before and my friend was so sure that l would be repaid for the trip that l took the next train for Birmingham. I just got in over the Louisville and Nash vile and will leave over the Southern for home in a couple of hours
 That man had travelled from Louis villc for few hours visit in this city, and that right in the early morning. I tried to get him to stay over a day or two, see our big industries. residence sec tions, the aviation meet etc, but he said he had a business engagement and had to return. He was greatly surprised at the business district. and said that the ! first chance he got he intended to return to Birmingham for a day or two and see the entire city.
 ''The whole incident very forcibly im- pressed upon my mind the rapid growth of Birmingham's reputation in the outside world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
Revision of Schedule K

The controlling standpatters in the Senate have already reported adverse ly the House steel bill, and they re- ported no substitute. They are pre- pairing to do likewise as to the House wool bill. The chairman of the Sen ate finance committee is Senator Pen rose, and he stands about as well re- pudiated in his own state as loader can be. Senator Cullom, the next on the list, has also been shelved.
 But can the Senate and the stand pat republicans, including the Presi- dent, afford to turn down again a wool bill? They turned down such a bill last year on the ground that the tariff board had not reported. Now that it has reported, can they afford to repeat their opposition to lower rates and cheaper clothing this year
 The House bill carried 20 per cent duty on raw material, while reducing other duties about 50 per cent. If possible the Senate standpatters should be forced to a vote on the re- port of the Senate finance committee. If they are in favor of keeping Schedule K as it is, the country should know it. Let the matter be brought to a vote in the Senate if that be pos eih1a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
HELD UPON THE HIGHWAY

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The automobile came up the long hill with a wild roar. but before it could re- gain speed on the level a tall farmer stepped out in the roadway with stout hickory club in his hand.
 The chauffeur thought of throwing on his highest speed and dashing by but prudence prevailed.
 He came to a halt.
 And the passengers behind him inwardly groared. Outwardly they smiled The farmer was not a pleasant man to look at. It was evident he meant to do his duty.
 We are in something of hurry ex- plailied the oldest of the party. s"On ,our way to a wedding, you know"
 The farmer came still closer. He was homlier than they supposed. Then he spoke
 Have you got an extra spark plug?' he asked. "I cracked the last one, and want to get my car out They gave him two plugs and went their Way rejoicing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
Marconi and the Operator

The City of Glasgow and the Mar onic sailed away across the great un- tanned Atlantic ferry, and were never heard from. When the Titanic struck n mountain of ice 90 feet high and 400 feet long that fate would have befallen her had not the wireless op- orator on the Carpathia waited 10 minutes longer on Sunday night be- fore turning in. In those 10 minutes the Titanic's call for help came. Had not the wireless man." said Dr. Kemp, the Carpathia's physician, waited those 10 minutes there would have been no survivor of the disaster"
 This is testimonial not only to the particular operator but also one to Marconi, who has consistently devel- oped the wireless until it has become a blessing to all sailors and all trav- elers at sea as well. Marconi is to- day the greatest life saver in the world, and surely he cannot wish for a greater honor than that. The Car pathia was called to the latest tragedy of the sea none too soon, and to Cap- tain Rostron of that ship who crowded his vessel to the scene of the disaster and to the Marconi operator who staid on duty 10 minutes longer, the world is indebted today for the precious lives that were saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22

ton at Ashvllle for many months. have about recovered my health now. and am getting ready to get back Into the har- ness.
 Like most men was Joking for a good investment and I think I found It in Bir- mingham in the American Automatic Switch. I have purchased quite block Of stock In that company and of course that fact inclines me 10 make Birming- ham my home. I have been here some little time now. and I am greatly im- pressed with the opportunities here and tho future development of the city. My friends in the company are urging me to settle here.
 9The plans of the company to equip it's plant and commence operations have already brought w II. FutreIl of New York and his family to Birmingham to live. The people here will find MT. F'utrell an enterprising, energetic and useful citi- zen. He will be general manager of the big plant. and I predict will make 1t a great success. His family has already moved to Birmingham and secured a home."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
4 FEW ODDITIES

From the Boston Transcript.
 Advertisement: Wanted, white girl to cook
 Doctors sign in Denver: "specialist-all diseases"
 Seen in Vancouver: Afternoon tea served at all hours"
 afetochangeemyet?" asks New Hampshire paper, rushing the sea- son.
 Card at pay desk in cafe: 'Your face is good, but it won't go in the cash regis ter"
 Says a western paper. Miss Zella Rock is gaining strength slowly, for which her friends feel very thankful
 Ad in an English journal: comfortable bedrooms, use of sitting room and break fast" Something new in lodgings, get- ting the use of the breakfast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-22
THE ISSUE AND THE cANprpAr

abE ISSUE AND THE CANDIDATE From the Florida Times Union.
 We regard 1t as true beyond dispute that the democratic party can only win a national campaign against the combined forces of patronage and a powerful or ganization by making fight for a polit- ieal principle that touches the interests and the moral sense of the whole people and engages the best public opinion In us support.
 We regard 1t as true that such victory can be best assured under the leadership of candidate whose character public conduct and consistent record make him the logical representative of such cause and such q principle. Even with these, 1t would be little short of a miracle to win a national democratic victory without the support of the state of New York the national democratic ticket must carry New York to elect a President and give such support In Congress as he must have to justify the expectations of .the peo- pie Where shall we look for such a declaration of principles, and for the ean- didate needed to represent It? The dem- ocratic state convention of New York a few days ago adopted a declaration of principles, the first paragraphs of which are these. the remainder being merely a statement of particulars and of facts to give strength to the part here given:
 'The democracy of the state of New York in convention assembled reaffirms its belief that most of the evils in the public life of the country spring from the exactions of the present iniquitous tariff law under which monopoly is fostered; competition is destroyed waste and ex- travagance in public expenditures encour- aged; the prices of the necessaries of life increased out of all proportion to the earning capacity of the people; and the Fundamental virtues of economy and hon. esty have been banishs1 from the public service.
 We heartily indorse and ratify the ac-