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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-03

because Of his stand for popular gov
eminent and because he let 1t be
known that he did not desire the sup
port Of special interests, giving them
to understand that they need expect
no favor from him after election, have
not injured him in public estimation
nor swerved him from his high puT-
pose to serve the whole and not sim
ply part of the people.
"The latest criticism Of him Is that
as governor Of New Jersey he has
made no effort to modify or repeal the
laws of that state under which most
Of the great trusts have been organ
lied. This charge is entirely baselesS,
for in his very first message to the
legislature Governor Wilson de-
nounced the existing incorporation
laws of the state as having brought
discredit upon 1t and urged such
changes in them as would effectuaIly
prevent the abuse Of the privilege Of
incorporation He also recommended
that such scrutiny and regulation
should not be confined to corporations
seeking charters but should be extend
ed to those already in existence.
A Strong Candidate.
Governor Wilson, as our candidate
for president, appeals to me particu-
laTly at this juncture in view Of con-
ditions in the Republican party. Pres
ident Taft will unquestionabfy be re-
nominated by that party. His sympa-
thy with the regular Republicans and
his opposition to reforms advocated
by the progressive Republicans are
we'll known While it may be admit
ted that the leaders Of the progress
sives will support the ticket nominal
ed by their party, yet this is not true
of the rank and file who as a rule are
without political ambition and conse-
quently have no party loyalty to main
tain. To a greater extent than any
of the Democratic candidates for the
nomination Governor Wilson would
draw from this class Of voters besides
holding every Democrat worthy Of
the name and drawing largely from
the educational classes and the indie
pendent element His campaign, like
the one he made for governor Of New
Jersey, will be remarkable in our his
tory for intellectual vigor In grasp Of
present political conditions and in
clearness of statement Of the RENE
dies he is unexcelled by any pub
lie man of the times. We must not
underrate the strength and resources
Of the Republican party and should
not delude ourselves with the belief
that any man we nominate can be-
elected. We must draw from the dis
satisfied Republicans and the inde-
pendents TO win and in my judgment.
the surest way 10 DO this Is b nami
rata GoVeEnR WilsoRsa
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-03

FaNtolB ftASWihB hOstittfSS,
III say I'm a Isabella, cause lisa.
bella discovered America, and's in
the Bible" replied the tormented
one; Miss Cecilia 'splained it to
me"
Billy accepted his compromise and
Jimmy's hattened stomach, relieved
OF its burden. putfed out 10 its usual
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-03

could hide that from his aunt-but the
rent in his trousers was a serious
matter.
II wish i could get 'em mended fore
goes home" he said wistfully.
81 tell you what do" suggested
Sam, Il low Miss Cecilia1l holp yeh;
jest go by her house an she'll darn
EN- up fer yeh."
Billy hesitated.
well, you see, Sam, me an Miss
Cecilias engaged an ives Akin to
marry jes' s soon's l put on long
pants, an ! shame to ask her An
l don't believe young 'omans patches
the breeches Of young mans what
they's goin' to marry nohow. Do you?
Aunt Minerva ain never patched no
breeches for the major. And them"
with a modest blush, my unions is
tore, too, an l amt got on nothin else
to hide my skin"
Again he turned his back to his
friend and, his clouded little face look
ing over his shoulder he akAed: DO
my meat show, Sam?"
"She am visible ter the naked eye"
and Sam Lamb laughed loudly at his
own wit
81 don't believe God pays me much
attention nohow," said the little boy
dolefully; "ev'y day l gets put to bed
cause sumpins all time a-happenin'.
If he'd had a eye on me like he ought
! er they wouldn't been no snaggin'
+ Aunt Minerals goin to be mad th'oo
an th'oo."
MAY be my oil oman can fix EN-,
SOS dey won't be so turrible bad"
suggested the negro, "'tain't fer, so
you jes' run down ter my cabin an tell
Sukey l say fix dem breeches."
The child needed no second bidding
he fairly few Sans wife was cook
ing, but she cheerfully stopped her
work to help the little boy. She sew
ed up the union suit and put bright
blue patch on his brown linen
breeches.
Billy felt a little more cheerful,
though he still dreaded confessing to
his aunt, and he loitered along the
way till it was nearly dark. Supper
was ready when he got home and he
walked into the dining room with his
customary ease and grace But he took
his seat uneasily, and he was so quiet
during the meal and ate so little that
his aunt asked him If be was sick
He was planning in his mind how to
break the news of the days disaster
to her.
You are improving, William" she
remarked presently, you haven't go'
into any mischief today. You have
been a mighty good little boy now fol
two days"
Billy flushed at the compliment anC
shifted uneasily in his seat, Tha
patch seemed to burn him.
"If Gold jest do his part" he sale
darkly, Il wouldn't never git in nj
. meanness."
After supper Miss Minerva washet
the dishes in the kitchen sink anC
Billy carried them back to the dining
. room. His aunt caught him severa
; times prancing sideways in the mos
idiotic manner. He was making I
valiant effort to keep from exposing hi
rear elevation to her; once he had L
walk backward
: william" she said, sharply, "yoI
will break my plates. What is tn
matter with you tonight?"
A little later they were sitting gu!
city in Miss MineFYa's room, She va
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-03

a second, then dropped her eyes to the
paper where an interesting article on
Foreign Missions held her attention.
Aunt Minerva, | snagged-Aunt
Minerva, l snagged my-my skin to-
day"
Let me see the place." she said, alb
sently, her eyes glued to a paragraph
describing a cannibal feast.
Il s a-settin' on 1t right now" he re-
piled.
Another long silence ensued. Billy
: resolved to settle the matter.
rs gettin' sleepy he yawned.
Aunt Minerva, want to say my pray
ers and go to bed"
She laid her paper down and he
dropped to his knees by her side. He
usually sprawled all over her lap dur
ing his lengthy devotions, but tonight
he clasped his little hands and rear
ed back like rabbit on its launches.
After he had rapidly repeated the
Lords Prayer, which he had recoat-
ly learned, and had invoked blessings
on all his new friends and neVer-to-b be-
forgotten old ones, he concluded with:
An, o Lord, you done KEEP me
fom meddlin' with Aunt Minerva's
hose any mo, an you done KEEP me
fom gittin' any mo- Easter eggs, an
playin' any mo- Injun, an you done
| KEEP me I'm lettin' Mr. Algernon Jones
come ag'in, an now, o Lord, please
don't femme worry the very 'zistence
outer Aunt Minerva any mo n you
can help, like she said l done this
mornin', an please, if thy will be done
don't femme tear the next new
breaches what she'll gimme like done
ruint these here what l got on.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-04-03

HUNDRED times. an he's give you all
the candy you can stuff"
HE is not the only one who comes
TO see me-" she said smiling down at
him. Jimmy comes often and Len
Hammer and WIN Reid. Don't you want
them to conner"
Don't nobody pay no tention to
Jimmy" he replied contemptuously;
me amt nothin' but a baby, an them
other mems can come II you wants EN-
to; but" said Billy, with a lovers un-
erring intuition, 81 amt a-goin to
stand for that longlegged, sorrel-top
Maurice Richmond a-trottin' his great
big carkiss down here ev'y minute. |
wish Aunt Minerva'd let me put on
long pants tomorrer SOS we could git
married" He caught sight of a new
ring sparkling on her finger
who give you that ring?" he ask
ed sharply
"A little bird brought It to me-" she
said, trying to speak gayly and blush
ing again.
"A big red-headed peckerwood," said
Billy savagely.
Maurice loves you, too'-she hoped
to conciliate him; 'he says you are
the brightest kid In town"
Kid" was the scornful echo,
"cause he's so big and tall, he's got
TO call me a kid. Well, he'd jes'
a-wastin' hi'self lovin me; | don't
like him an amt a-goin' to never like
him, an soons | put on long pants
he's got to get bout the worses' liekin'
he ever did see.
Say, does you kiss him like you
does me?" he asked presently, look
ing up at her with serious, unsmiling
face
She hid her embarrassment in q
laugh.
Don't be foolish, Billy" she replied
'I'll bet he's kissed you more'n
fifty hundred times"
There's Jimmy whistling for you,
said Miss Cecilia. How do you two
boys make that peculiar whistle?
would recognize it anywhere"
us he ever kiss you YETI" asked the
child.
81 heard that you and Jimmy
whipped Ed Brown because he imi
tated your own particular whistle
Did yOuP"
How many times is he kiss your
asked Billy.
The young girl put her arm around
him and tried to nestle his little body
against her own.
Pm too big, anyway, for your Tea
sweetheart" she said. why, by the
time you are large enough to marry
should be an old maid. You must have
Frances or Lima for your sweetheart.
"An' let you have Maurice!" HI
sneered
, She stopped to lay her flushed
cheek against his own.
Honey" she softly said, "Mauric,
and l are going to be married soon
love him very much and | want yov
to love him too"
He pushed her roughly from him.
, "An' you jes' ceived me all tn
, time" he cried, IAN me a-lovin' yoI
, better'n anybody ever see sence L
, born? An you a Sunday-school teach
: er? amt never a-goin' to trus' nc
= body no mo-. Good-by, Miss Cecilia
She caught his hand and held
. fast 81 want you and Jimmy to be m
little pages at the wedding, and wea
. dear little white satin suits a
a trimmed with gold braid"-she trie
to be enthusiastic and arouse his IL
terest; land Lima and Frances can b
little flower-girls and Wen have sue
beautiful wedding"
Jimmy an Lima an Frances can b
!. all the pages an fower-girls an
3 brides an grooms they wants to, bu
you can't rope me in," he scornfull,
a.. replied. 'I's done with you an ain
never goin' to have me mo- sweet
heart long g live"
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TENPINS-

individual tournament Hartlie VS.. Field. Har-
die vs.. Van BusKirk Van Buskrk VS.. Watson,
Palace alleys.
Departmental commissioners VS.. Post
Office. Palace alleys
Colonial League-Puritans vs.. Pioneers, Palace
alleys
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nERTINENT COMMENT
RssHappenin&$S1SPortd

pen and the team be up in the race he
would be given much credit.
Cleveland critics bemoan the fact that
the Nap scouts have been unable To pick
up any promising pitchers during tie last
season and that birmingham will have to
depend on his seasoned material II win
his games. The fact of the matter Is that
Birmingham really has no seasoned
pitchers for his entire staff is made up of
youngsters. And it is some pitching staff
at that.
# birmingham can get that staff to
working properly he viii not need any IS
sistance so far as pitchers are concerned
He has a formidable-lo looking bunch but
what he appears to need most is a wise
catcher who can handle the twirlers to
advantage. For several seasons the Maps
have had the weakest. kind of catchers.
who have shown but little natural ability
and absolutely judgment, and there
coul dbe no greater handicap for young
pitcher than to have an incompetent bat
terry partner.
Larry Lajoie. according to reports, is
not to be figured as a regular Xt sea-
son The veteran can no longer stand the
pace and Is out Of the game with injuries.
Ole Olsen is responsible for the story
that he Is being groOmed for the second
base position. SO that he can take Lajoie' s
place whenever It is necessary.
Larry, by that time. will have to sign
a new contract, as before next season his
old one, which called for a very healthy
salary. will have expired. 1t is, Of course,
to be expected that the figures will be re-
duced, and 1t might happen that Larry
will not be found with the Maps at ali,
though he would be available man to use
as pinch hitter, even II he could not play
regularly.
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PRESIDENT JOHNSON
. HAS NEW PLAN FOR
CREDITING PITCHERS

CHICAGO, December 19.-There
will be no record Of the number Of
games won and lost by American
League pitchers in the 1913 official
averages compiled by President
Ban johnson.
This was the statement made by
the head of the junior base ball or
ganization last night. President
johnson said that he was opposed to
the present method of rating hurl-
ers, and declared that the Nv. and
L." column will be conspicuous by
its absence in the next batch Of
pitching figures sent out by his
office.
President johnson intends to rate
them according to the number of
hits they yield per inning or ac-
cording to the number of runs that
are earned of them. The details of
proposed rating have not been
worked out, but Ban says that he
is or the present method for all
time.
He hoped to have the proposition
ready by the time the first batch Of
Official scores are received next
April.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
Chance in Know.

Furthermore, it is learned that Chance
privately assured certain base ball men
not identified with either major league
that he was ready to go through with his
part of the transaction as soon as the
New York clubs right to negotiate with
him had been established.
While Farrell has declined to receive
credit for engineering the big deal, there
is information that shows how the owner
of the Highlanders made up his mind to
secure Chance the moment the peerless
leader was deposed by Murphy from the
management of the Cubs. Farrell him
self set the machinery in motion and
kept in close touch with every move.
His interests were placed in the hands Of
Hermann, one of his closest friends, who
kept his word in every particular. 1t was
Ban Johnson and c. A. COmiskey, also
intimate associates of Farrell. who helped
him to secure the American League
clubs waivers on Red Corridor, sold by
Detroit to Hermann for $500. Every
thing In connection with the transfer
of Chance was fair and above board, with
the peerless leader always in the know.
Il am not worrying about Chance
said Farrell yesterday. HE can take
his time about coming east. We have
a perfect understanding.
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Birthday Greetings

Alfred Voelmeke
he has
walked TO
record Later in the A.
making
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MCCARTHY PICKED TO WIN
Billy Mccartney Says His Protege
Will Beat Al Palzer.
ecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 19-Billy Nc
Carney. who has been responsible for
bringing Luther McCarty. the big heavy
weight, to the front In the heavyweight
division. says that AL Falzer will be cas-
Ter for McCarty to beat than Jim Flynn
and that he expects to see Luther put his
man away in less than fifteen rounds
THE bout will surely draw a gate of
over $4,000" says Mccartney. and Nc
Carly Will get big guarantee for his
end
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Pocket Billiards Touruey.

Frank Swan now leads in the pocket OIL
lard tournament which is being played
at tn eRoyal. He defeated George Kefch-
ner last night in hard-fought game. 100
to So Kelchner made the star shot of the
game in the tenth frame when he played
a three-cushton bank from behind the
bunch to the side pocket Bartelmes and
Goodacre will play tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-19
WANTS CUB STARS
Tinker Would Give Jobs to
King and Brown.
WOULD STRENGTHEN REDS
Thinks Both Veterans Would Be
Able to Help Him Make
Showing.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CINCINNATI, December 19-Mordecai
Brown and John Killing. the former star
battery of the Chicago Cubs club, are
wanted as teammates on the Cincinnati
nine next season. Joe Tinker, who is
mere to sign his contract as manager of
the Reds. said recently he would be
willing to sign both Brown and King
II they were willing to play under his di-
rection and at the salaries he can at
ford to offer. Tinker thinks there Is still
lot Of good base ball in both veterans
The Reds new leader does not know
what chance there is of landing either
one. but he declared he would make both
a proposition. Brown was paid an enor-
nous salary by the Cubs. salary Gin
cinnati could not pay to a pitcher unless
he was Brown Of four years ago. II
Brown would he willing to accept a
smaller salary than he received from the
Cubs Tinker would be more than pleased
to put him on his staff The same ap-
plies to Killing.
Has Place for Both.
Il don't know whether Brown or King
would play for me- said Tinker. Il have
not approached either, but surely would
be glad to have them. Killing would be a
great man behind the plate for the pitch
ers but 1 rather believe he Is through
with the game. as he has business inter-
ests in Kansas City. Brown Is not
through as a pitcher IL his knee grows
strong again. and 1 know he would aid
me if 1 had him. I will talk to Herr
mann shortly. and he probably will ap-
prove my trying to get Brown and
King
President Murphy Of the Cubs does not
claim any credit for Tinker's securing the
position as manager Of the Reds. The
shortstop called on the West Side boss
before leaving Chicago to thank him for
making the deal.
You do not have to thank me for the
trade. You deserve all the credit your
SELF" said Murphy. 1T was nothing else
but your ambitious and energetic efforts
that got you the position. / did not want
to make the deal and held off as long as
possibly could until 1 got what l
wanted"
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BOWLING BATTLES.
Tonight's Schedule.
DUCKPINS.

Commercial League-Washington Tobacco Co..
VS.. TOlman Laundry, Palace a leys.
National Capital League-Climbers VS.. Nation
ais, Arcade alleys.
District League-Garrisons vs. Runners, Gar
rison alleys.
Departmental Duckpfn League-Treasury vs..
Agriculture, Capitol Hill alleys
Arcade League-ImpeIals VS.. Sherwood, Arcade
alleys.
Carroll Council Leagne-Genoas vs.. Salvadors.
Rathskeller alleys.
Post Office Eeague-Cfty Post Office VS.. Postal
Savings. Finance VS.. Executives, Supplies vs..
Rural Mails, Palace alleys.
Y. VI. G. 4. League-Ontarios VS.. Senecas, Y.
NJ c. 4. alleys
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A pretty sweet array of outfield mate
rial the Pittsburgh club has to select
from next season-Donlin. Wilson. Carey,
Holman and Clarke.
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CHANCE IS FREE
AGENT, SAYSLYNCH
Head of League Is in Posses
sion of Formal Notice
From Hermann.
FARRELL SAYS PEERLESS
LEADER CAN TAKE TIME
No Question About His Manag-
ing New York Next Season.
Deal Planned Long Ago.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 19.-"Frank
Chances release will be promulgated in
later National League bulletin" said
President Thomas j. Lynch yesterday. Il
have received formal notice from Presi-
dent Hermann of the Cincinnati club
that Chance is a free agent This an
nouncement will not surprise persons
who have had an inside line on the
Chance case ever since it was decided to
get him out of the National League and
into the American as manager of the
Highlanders. But some individuals have
jumped at the conclusion that Chance
will not come here after all, because
Herrmann's notice of release has not
been officially promulgated. Lynch did
not refer to the Chance case in official
bulletin No. so, which he issued yester-
day.
AS a matter of fact Hermann has pro-
tected the interests of President Farrell
Of the Highlanders in helping, HIM to
swing the big deal. Hermann paid 81, 500
10 C. w. Murphy for Chances release by
the waiver route and will he reimbursed
by the New York magnate just as soon
as Chance has signed contract. The
settlement of this detail is private mat
ter and nothing will be known until
Chance formally has been declared the
manager of the local American League
team. Chance has been SO iagrantly
misquoted by somebody in Los Angeles
that he has decided to step talking and
will keep his departure for the east a
secret if possible. Chance knew last Cc-
tober that Farrell wanted him and that
deal would be made for his services
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pen and the team be up in the race he
would be given much credit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MRS. ERLE PETTUS
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Oscar Hundley's guests were again the inspiration of bridge party yester- day when Mrs. Erie Pettus was hostess in their honor. Her guests numbered a score of her friends, and the occasion proved one of the most delightful over which Mrs. Pettus has presided. In keep ing with the season, the Valentine red and green, interspersed with white flow CTS were used in effectlng tasteful dec oration for the rooms in which the bridge players sat Again, in the refreshment course which followed the games, tho color motive was red, green and white.
 Mrs. Pettus received, wearing pretty afternoon gown fashioned of filmy black fabric over green satin and showing the orchid colors. Her honorees were also gracefully attired, and by their grace and vlvacty, added to the already charming impression which they have universally created for themselves in Birmingham. The trophies for the afternoon included a hand painted plate and a pair of hand some silk hose
 Mrs. Pettus' guests were: Mrs. Hund- ley. Mrs. John Kirkpatrick, Mrs Grayson Mrs. Stevens. Mrs. Pem Crockett, Miss Mary Robertson, Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Charles Sharp, Mrs Norman Morrison. Mrs. Charles Leeper, Mrs. C, NJ. Tardy. Mrs. Walter Beasley, Mrs. Charles Fair bairn. Mrs. Mortimer Jordan, Mrs Charles Blanchard. Mrs. George II. Clark Mrs. Montgomery. Miss Helen Futile. Mrs. C. NJ. Stanley, Mrs. F. F. Snedecor, Miss Mary Lanier.. Mrs. Monro Lanier Mrs. Mary Lee Drennen, Mrs. Matt Sloane. Mrs Sadie Alison and Miss Mary Kate Chiles.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

and rulfles and applqued roses. Her iichu was caught with an old coral pin. Mrs. T. (. Thompson might have stepped out of some quaint old family portrait of an ante-bellum grand dame Her filmy costume with it's brocade and ruffles, her antique cameo and her corals were all old. A quaint old fan was waved with stately grace of olden times or with mod ern enthusiasm as brilliant wit kept some group at the club in gale of merriment. Mrs. Thompson Is q member of one of the proudest of southern families. She was Miss June Seaman, a belle of not so many years ago. She has a daughter Miss Bessie Thompson, whose exceptional wit s traceable to her. \ perfect type of the woman of the sixties was Mrs. Chappell Cory, who posed for her photo- graph in a funny little lowered muslin costume and old cameo, such as her mother might have worn as she stood with a handful of ionquils from the quaint vase in the picture, waiting for the return of her soldier lover. Mrs. John C. Car michael wore, by request, the wonderful old wedding gown of her great grand mother-Mrs Welch. It is 1l5 years old. and Mrs, Carmichael in it is like a lively picture suggestive of the days of Empress Josephine. string of pearls was caught in her hair and as she posed for her photograph she looked down upon faded miniature of Maria Welch's bridegroom