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The Washington herald., 1912-01-28
SPORTING
SIDELIGHTS 7 S
By BILL BAILEY.
By BILL BAILEY

Some crowd at the Arcade for the
GeorEetown-v Virginia basketball game
last night,
4 picture post card received yesterday
from Red Walker. the Nationals out
fielder shows the younEsteT on a skating
pond al his home in Limestone, Tenn.
Red says he is in fine shape and can
hardly wait for the season to open
Replying to the request from a person
signing himself Fan" would say that
the information desired can be found in
the pink sporting section Of The Wash
ington Herald published January IL
One baseball expert asserts that. Hank
O'Day should make, the Cincinnati Reds
a first-Class manager for the reason that
his long servitude in the role OF umpire
Of every batsman in the National League,
also that he should know just about what
every pitcher has in the shape Of curves
and speed. No- a bad hunch at that.
The Ingram and National Guard indoor
baseball teams played an eleven-inning
game last night A few more battles like
this and the sport will be all the rage in
the Capital
Speaking of indoor baseball, the local
Y. NJ. C. A. nine got its bumps last night
in a rafting good contest. The teams cut
out all horse play and settled down to
business. 1t was some game, too.
Happy" Maddox, the Southwest checker
champion. is reading book on how to
keep all comers away from his king row.
Eppa RIxey,. the big University Of Vir-
ginia southpaw, who. It is claimed, will
sign with the Nationals, told Manager
Griffith Yesterday that he was not ready
to discuss playing with the big leagues,
but promised the local boss that IL he
decided to enter professional ranks he
would give Washington first claim on his
services.
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Alexander signs win PhnIies.

Philadelphia. Pa. Jan. s7.-Grover ].
Alexander, the sensational pitcher OF last
years Philadelphia Nationals, to-day
signed three-year contract. He was
hold-out, but when given substantial
increase by President Fogel. he quickly
came TO time.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-28
sTAIwARTs
EEGELARS.
Princeton wins Hockey Ti,Ie

New York. Jan. 21.-The Princeton Tt
gers clinchod their claim TO the inter
collegiate hockey championship Tonight
by defeating the Yale seven in a bril-
liant contest at st. Nicholas Rink by
the score Of TO /.
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EASY FOR REGULARS.

StalWarts Beaten by Y. NJ. c. A.
First Team, 81 TO 4.
The Y. NJ. C. A. Regulars put it all
over the stalwarts in a welI-played
basketball game last night. 81 to
German played the best game for tho
losers, while Miller and Walk were tho
stars for the winners. Lineup and sum
mary:
REGULARS sTALwARTs
Miller L. y. Almon i, y
Mckay. Il. ,. German. r. T.
Walk, G. NatthCWs C.
Allioue. Ia G. Eliasou. L. G.
MoDonald. R. q. Helmuth n e.
Goals from the foor-NIiIlcr g. Mckay "a, y,H
fTl. Gorman ~. Goal from frce try-Valk Referra
Mr.. E. CollihOEer. Timer-PrUf. Beckett. Tims
q halres-9 minutes.
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Cnter sIrn. ,rIth vnnconver.

NobelsviIIe. Ind, Jan. I.-Eh Gates,
who pitched for the washipgton Club
in 1865. signed a contract to-day with the
Vancouver Club, of the Northwestern
League.
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Among the photographs which adorn
Frank Farrelrs once is one Of the New
The Washington herald., 1912-01-28
DUCKPN TOURNEY FACTS.

Number of entries. .74S
FfVe-men teams ms............ Al
Doubles ......-.......-..s .161
singles .-.-......-.-.s. III
Tournament starts Thursday,
February 1, 7t3O p m.
PIaee-ROyhI Alley, 1874 New
York avenue northwest.
Prizes-GOld, silver, and bronze
medals for first. second, and third.
First, second and third In team
event.
First. second and third In dou-
bles.
First, second, and third In sin
9 Eies-
- Gold medaI-HiEh single game.
Gold medaI-EAlgh total, nine
.SEames-
Under the auspices Of The
Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-28
THE SCOUTS.

THE SCOUTS.
At their coming no blAIe Of trIImpets;
Al their going no roll 0f drum
These silent hosts with the tread Of ghosts
Fit By in their shoes q gum
They travel the distant bush leagues,
OR they visit the little town.
But bis league fame in the national game
Depcnds on their mile or frOWn.
For they quietly wire. Sign him.
OR wait; for I have my Doubts,
And they rarely make bad mistake.
or they wouldn't be big league scouts.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-28

Harvard's opening baseball game In
Boston will be played against the Red
SOx on April 9.
II, owing to a dispute over a game Of
checkers, the party Of the first part
slaps the party of the second part on
the wrist. we are asked TO decide
whether checkers is to be considered
game of personal contact.
John b. Foster, in the New Yorl;
Evening Telegram, says: IF a man
can't be headed away from risky base
ball investment, let him be separated
from his coin, for I'll is written that
somebody and his guineas are soon
parted.
We don't hear anybody ravins because
there is no skating on the Basin.
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contlansa on PaEs :, CONN ..
The Washington herald., 1912-01-28

suhstitutes-Gin for Z Rixey. Belts for KeanS
Duncan for W. Rsxsy. Christian for Nef, D1ilADeJ
fer Churchman. Furt for Whaien. Graham for Wal
dron. Foley fo- Hsiskel. Goals from hoor-Whalen
l9. waldrun a. sehlosscr 5l. HeskeiL Fury (9,
y. Rzey 3l. w. Rixcy, Churchman. GIL Goas
from fOul-SchlosSeT g.; Kearns l. Referee-Mr.
Hughes UmTire-Air. Martin. Tine Of halves-9
mint.tcs
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
WALKER DEMOCRATS
CELEBRATE VICTORY

jasper. November 10.-(Special.)-In spite
of the fact that this has been a week Of
unusual activity and that the people have
apent much time in getting election news,
there was large crowd gathered IN the
Walker county courthouse Saturday at
o clock for the ratification meeting of the
democratic party.
The meeting was opposed and presided
over by Judge J. D. Acuff, who spoke
on the spirit of the occasion and of the
friendly attitude of the two parties in
this county, stating that the republicans
had conducted an entirely clean campaign
from first to last. and that there was now
no friction between the two rival parties.
w. C. Davis was the next speaker and
he made his characteristic good speech.
which was frequently interrupted by
warm applause. Several others made
short talks on the various phases Of de-
mocracy. Nearly every profession In the
country IVES represented at the ratification
and every class was given an opportunity
to make a speech and every speaker
gained a hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
COMMISSION FORM
CARRIED TO COURT

Jackson, Miss, November 10.-(Special)
The constitutionality of the law author
izing cities and towns to change their
form of government to one by commits
sion will be argued before the supreme
court Monday, and the citizens of Jack
son are very greatly interested in the
outcome. Several of the ablest attorneys
in the city are engaged on either side to
the controversy, and the argument will
no doubt consume the entire morning ses-
sion of the court
Those who are opposed to the idea of
government by commission employed legal
talent to represent them before the city
council, the circuit court, and to carry
the case on to the supreme court. They
are still hopeful the law will be declared
Unconstitutional. and that the present
incumbents will be permitted TO hold
their offices until the end of their
term, which runs for three more years
Those attorneys who are representing
the friends of government by commits
sion volunteered their services, and in
view of the fact that they have come off
victorious In the several legal tilts al
ready experienced they are encouraged
to believe they will win again on the
question of constitutionality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
REVIVAL OVER AT
MOUNTAIN CREEK


Mountain Creek, November 10.-tSpe-
cial 1.-THE recent revival at the Baptist
church conducted by Evangelist Ray, has
come to a close The church, which was
somewhat split up last winter owing TO
differences. has about become united
again. The Rev. Mr.. Long. who resigned,
cane back and Joined the congregation
on last Sunday Mr. Glass, who succeeded
Mr. Long, has rendered his resignation
his resignation and accepted call eise-
where.
The general health of the old Confed-
crate veterans at the Soldiers home, near
here, is much better than for the past
several weeks. Old men who had neen
confined to their rooms from the effects
of the change in weather are improving.
Never in the history of this county has
there been such splendid lot Of turkeys
raised At every farm house are they
to be seen. and generally of a first class
variety. Like most everything else in
this line the people here have been very
successful. In fact, crops of all kinds have
been bountiful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
FRED |. BLACKMON
HAS HIS TROUBLES
He Will Decide Postmaster
ship At Admission
NEW COMPANY A. N. G
Admission Shriners Going to Montgom-
cry and Birmingham to Attend
Conclayes This Month-Frank
Gwin to Wed.

Admission. November (Speeial)-
Every sweet has it's bitter and Congress-
man Fred L. Blackmon. who has Just
been returned TO his seat as represen-
tative from the Fourth Alabama district,
is now getting his. The news of his
Overwhelming victory over the republican
and bull moose congressional candidates
something in the nature of bitterness
in the responsibility of having to decide
among the several applicants for the post
mastership of Admission.
Personally Mr.. Blaekmon is a friend
of Postmaster Barker, but Mr.. Barker
is republican and helped to further the
candidacy of his republican opponent He
Is intimate with J. NJ. Williamson as a
friend and fellow Elk. and has long been
associated both in a friendly and bus
mess way with ]. NJ. slattery. his sec
rotary. Then, again. he has for sew
in a social way with o. NJ. Reynolds
All of these men are mentioned in con-
nection with the office of postmaster
here, a place which pays about $1,000
a year, and is very desirable plum.
Mr.. Blackmon has to do with postal af-
applicants are beseeching his good graces.
As a result he has taken to the tall
timbers. and is spending most of his time
with his dogs on long hunts. far from
the madding crowd
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
COTTON FIGURES
CLOSELY WATCHED

New Orleans, November 10.-The cotton
market this week is likely to be influenced
from several different directions. Sta
tistfcs, above everything, will be closely
watched because the export movement
of American cotton Is now on record
breaking basis Spinners takings are al
most so. while the visible supply and
stocks held at large marketing centers
furnish arguments to bear ON the course
of prices in the long run.
Trade conditions will be the object of
closest attention for the bulls claim to
have laid their thus far very successful
campaign on the strength of the pros
nerity Of mills and information bearing
on the mill situation will be eagerly re-
ceiyed. In this respect the Balkan sit
uation is of especial interest, although,
thus far the war has not affected trade
adversely. Any sudden declaration of
naace or any development that would
noint to such thing, however, would
limmediately be made use of by the long
side and probably with telling effect.
wednesday ends another period In the
census reports on ginning and estimates
of the amount ginned will be most care
fully considered Tor the simple reason
,bis naxt report will be the last before
the annual estimate by the government,
10 he issued early In December. Any
forecast OF a falling off in ginnings that
can be taken seriously will put the mar
ket up, while on the other hand, any
nredictions from well informed quarters
| that ginnings have been large Will re-
new big crop talk.
The spot demand will be carefully
gagged because the bulls have been claim
| inc much for it. Probably the strongest
weapon the bears could get would De a
! falling off in the inquiry and an increase
| in offerings.
November is usually an off month
| and some bears argue that the spoi
business will slacken before long Amy
! signs of such thing VIII ieau 10 re-
Tn,hled efforts on the part OF shorts "a
regain control of the market
Above everything. il promises TO D.
u two-sided market this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
FALLS DOWN IN
RECENT GEORGIA ELECTION

Atlanta, November 10.-(Special. lin
view of Tuesdays remarkable democratic
vote in Georgia and the disappearance of
a considerable proportion of the former re-
publican vote, it would seem to be in or
der to ask what has happened to the re-
publican party in this state?
Notwithstanding the fact that Mr..
Roosevelts friends claimed that he would
set many Independent votes in Georgia
heretofore democratic, and notwithstand-
ing the fact that Thomas Il. Watson of
Thomson bolted the democratic nomina-
ton and threw the weight of his influence
to Roosevelt, the combined vote OF Roose-
welt and Taft was only 27112, kor more
than 1900 votes less than were cast for
Mr.. Taft alone In 1905.
Thus. instead of gaining. more than a
third of the republican vote in Georgia
has Disappeared within four years. And
thus are upset the calculations of those
who figured that with the practical elimi-
nation of the negro, independentism in
politics would seize upon Georgia voters.
The answer is that Mr.. Roosevelt never
has been, is not now and never will be
able to carry Georgia. and that for a good
many years to come the state will con-
tinue to roll up democratic majority in
national elections.
OF course, contingencies might arise
under which the Georgia electorate would
assert its independence, but they seem
too remote for serious consideration.
1t Is not so many months ago that the
possibility of an Independent vote In
-, fot
if it did not turn some of them toward
the other party, would come near doing
so, was seriously discussed. But II the
republicans or progressives ever had any
idea OF making any inroad whatever upon
the south 1t is too evident they went
about it the wrong way.
But one of the most interesting aspects
of the situation figuring In the local po-
litical discussion is as to the status of
one Thomas e. Watson of Thomson. Mr..
Watson has been pictured as having from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
GASOLINE GOES
UP AT TALLADEGA
Building Situation at Northeast Cor.
ner of Square Over Property Line.
Walnut Trees Transplanted.

Talladega, November 10,-(Special.)-
There is quite growl among the one
hundred or more persons who own auto
mobiles in TalladegaN over the advance
in price of gasoline
AT the northeastern corner of the pub
lie square it has been discovered that
the building situated there is not ON
grade, and that it is more than three
feet over the property line. The side
walk at that point is IL inches above the
recently established grade. The commits
sioners will take up with the owners the
the building so as not to infringe on
the street
Street foreman John Thweatt has re-
moved with much care the six year Did
English walnut trees lately growing on
the streets, but required to be moved on
account of grading Mr.. Thweatt will
again transplant them. In the hope that
they will continue to live, but this time
the trees will be placed in private en-
closures.
Rev. A. c. Yeargan, who has served
several Baptist churches in this section
for number of years, has moved to La
mott where he has accepted pastoral
work.
A quiet home wedding was celebrated at
the residence of Probate Judge j. e.
Camp Saturday evening at six o'clock
when Miss Sara Camp was welded to
Mr.. Frank Moragne, of Gadsden Rev. j.
NJ. Thomas, of the First Baptist church
performed the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

We honor men for civic virtue, for pa
triotism. for philanthropy, for deeds of
alutruism. We erect monuments to their
memory and enshrine their statues in
our halls of fame. Such honor is rea-
sonable, such admiration is natural. Why
then, condemn us for a reasonable and
natural mode of acting? i.
Nor is there aught of wrong In invoking
the aid of the saints. See the prayer
books that our laity use. Examine the
breviary, the official prayer book of the
priest and bishop and pope. Scrutinize
the missal on the altar, and the ritual
used in administering sacraments and in
burying the dead Each and every prayer
has the same termination, through Christ
our Lord, amen
rs not, this invocation of saints reason
able? Does II not emphasize the eonsol-
ing doctrine that ties bind us and our
loved ones gone before us to heaven,
to life eternal As loyal Catholics we
should be ready to defend against calumny
and Misrepresentation this cohsoling
teaching OF our holy church. We should
emphasize the fact that all our devotlons
and our devotions are many to suit all
tastes, all incinations, all moods, all sea-
sons, are yet primarily referred TO God,
for as Paul saws, Jesus Christ Is before
all and in Him all things consist Christ
is the center of our faith and worship.
His sacred humanity and divinity really
present In the blessed sacrament of the
altar, is the one thing that our church
cannot do without. Take Christ away.
we. have no church. Leave us Christ pres
ent in the sacred host, and take away all
else, And We are rich with riches beyond
measure, for we possess God, our happi-
ness now, our strength, our joy, and lie
will be our prize; and our reward ex-
Christ Is God
and God alone do we adore, Him only
do we serve. He and He alone Is our sole
mediator To Him be glory forever.
Apaap
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
RUFF TRIAL WILL
COME UP FRIDAY

Dadeville November 1o.-tSpecial.) y
The trial of William Ruff for the kill
ing of Jack Horsby at East Tallassee
last week set for Saturday, was post
poned until Friday next Ruff has
made bond pending preliminary hear
ing
The city council has let the contract
for the heating plant to be Installed
IN the high school building. The sys-
tenn will be steam, and modern in ev-
cry particular.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
LIVELY SCRAMBLE
FOR POSTMASTERSHIP
Many Names Mentioned At Troy
New Hotel Under Way-Bank
Installs Burglary Alarm.

Troy. November 10.-(Special.) There
promises to be a lively scramble for the
postmastershp in Troy, judging from the
number Of names mentioned in connection
with it. The term of the present post
master, Judge w. C. Starke, does not ex-
pire until January, 1914. Postmaster
Starke has given most satisfactory adj
milistraton. The postoffice was just a
few weeks ago moved into the splendid
new federal building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

WILEY URGED FOR
CABINET POSITION

Mobile, November 1o.-(special.) 1.-THE
appointment of DIR. H. w. Wiley, of pure
food fame. as commissioner of agriculture,
Is urged in a resolution adopted Saturday
by the Alabama oyster commission and
addressed to woodrow Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

$4,000 to 10000 followers over whom he
could crack the whip and send them to
the polls to vote In accordance with his
dictation Since Tuesdays election. how
ever. the question arises as TO whether
this situation has not been grossly ex
aggerated for political purposes. Has
Watson really had the votes, II Is being
asked or was 1t merely luck that threw
him on the winning side in a number OF
recent Georgia campaigns?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
CATHOLIC Church At
AUBURN DEDICATED
Impressive Ceremonies at
Sacred Heart Sunday.
THE BISHOP PRESIDED
Captain Smith, Who For 16 Years Has
Been Postmaster at Opelika, Will
Not Apply Again-Sunday
School Convention.
THE BISHOP PRESIDED

Opelika, November 10.-(Special THE
programme at the dedication of the Sa-
cred Heart church, the new Catholic
church at Auburn, Sunday at 10 a. m.
was: Dedication ceremony by the Rt.
Rev. Bishop w. Edward Allen of Mo-
bile; solemn mass celebrant, the Rev. L.
Benedict, o. S. B., of st. Bernard college,
Cullman; the mass was sung by st. Pat
rick's choir of Phenix City. The sermon
was preached by the celebrated vincentian
missionary, the Very Rev. j. Nugget, C.
M, OF New Orleans.
Smith VIII Not Run.
Capt. d. B. Smith, who has been post
master in this city for Is years. an
nounces that he will not be an applicant
for reappointment.
Showing the great increase in business
under his administration, the following
is of interest: 1895: Receipts, S6555 OF; ex-
penses, salary and clerks, $1,000, rent S205.
one rural carrier $500. In the year 1912
Receipts $14, 81 expenses, salary for
postmaster and clerks, $3.50, salary city
carriers $40099S, salary rural carriers
1920, rent $500.
The money order business in 1912 was
81, $50. Sc. and over $4,000 pieces of mail
received and dispatched. In 1898 the office
force consisted of the postmaster one
clerk and one rural carrier In 1912 the
force is: Postmaster. five clerks four
city carriers, nine rural carriers. A
government lot is bought and an appro-
priation secured of $4,000 already secured
for building a government building in
this city,
Sunday School Convention.
district Sunday school convention was
held at Farmville Sunday. Prof. u. Z.
Cauthen of Auburn, district president.
Among the speakers were Mrs. Evans,
Miss Marion Knapp, Miss Leland Cooper,
the Rev. M. J.. Edwards. Mrs. DR.. Kinds
and Prof. r. d. Webb
marriage of interest to their many
friends was that of Mr.. W. M. Pulliam.
g. well known merchant of the city, to
Mrs Vannie Dorset, a trained nurse of
Charlotte N. c., who has been making
her home here with her brother, M. P.
Cravei.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

Troy at last has a new hotel in sight
Work on the new feur story white pressed
brick hotel of j. r. Morgan Is being
rapidly pushed The building is to be
completed by May.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11

The Peoples bank, located in the new
Folmar building. is installing burglary
alarm in its new quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
New Military Company

The oxford military company, one of
the oldest organizations In the state,
which was mustered tut of the Ala
bama National Guard during the days
OF Camp Pettus here last summer, is
again in service. following a visit to that
city by Col. f. II. Graves and Major
Chapman of Montgomery. The new Off
GERS are all old military men and a
successful record is forecast. A. Harri-
son is captain. ]. J. Crow first lieuten-
ant and o. NJ. HUMPHREYS second lieu
tenant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-11
Admission Shriners to Attend

number of Admission 'Shriners will at
tend the Zamora temple conclaves to
be held at Montgomery on November 20
and at Birmingham on the 26th of this
month It is probable that the greater
number WIN attend the Birmingham meet
ing on a cunt of the proximity of the
latter place to Admission and the better
railway schedules.