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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29

Anniston. January 2s.-(speelal.) )-Tne announcement from Decatur that that city will again be represented in the Southeastern league this year by a strong organization has relieved the suspense which has prevailed all over the circuit for some time. as it has been feared that the rather disastrous financial season or last year would cause the Decaturs to withdraw, which was lntimated immedi- ately after the 1911 season closed.
 The people of Bessemer especially have been interested in the action to be taken by the Decatur management. as that city wants franchise in the league and will grah at the first opportunity to effect an entrance, 1t is said. In the event Besse- Decatur should not have filled the gap, it was proposed to submit proposition to the Southern league management at Birmingham for deal similar to that which is said to have been effected at New Orleans in the purchase of the Yazoo City franchise of the Cotton States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
POLITE BURGLAR
 WANTED A KISS

Aberdenn, Wash, January 2s.-(Speciai) '1f you will give me kiss I will call 1t square and you can keep your money"
 This was the parting statement of q well dressed man who entered the homs of Mrs. Mary Bowling. 105 South street. last night. While awaiting her husband who owns a small store in this city, Mrs. Bowling answered d rap on the front door, A stranger entered. and placing q revolver at the woman's head ordered her to give him her purse. While in ner bed room the man placed the pistol on the dresser and began counting tho money in the purse. Then Mrs. Bowling seized the weapon and forced the un- welcome visitor from the house.
 You can have the money" said the buarglar, as he was backing through the doo<. ''1t ain't loaded anyway. Give me a kiss and will call 1t square
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
CHINAMAN'S WIFE
 ADOPTS WHITE BOY

San Francisco. January 2S.-tSpecial)-- Mrs. Mary Lee, white woman, for IS years the wife of Wong Lee. a Chinese merchant, was today granted letters or guardianship to Roy Lee, a white child, aged , years, who four and half years ago she took from St. Joseph's orphan asylum, where he had been left and de- serted.
 T have made an investigation of this case.'' said Judge Thomas F. Graham, who granted the request. T md tnerc is nothing to be said against Mrs Lee On the contrary she is a Christian woman. who since she took this child has been good mother to him and is bringing nm m in her own Christian faith. Her con duet in taking the boy is to pc cons- mended She had no children of her own and if other ehldless mothers would fol- low her example the world would be bet ter off.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
Restoring Citizenship

During the present session of the legis- lature there have been scores of bills h. troduced and several of them passed, re- storing to citizenship and removing the disabilities of men who have served terms in the penitentiary. It has been ot served oy an old lawmaker that more of such measures have been offered this session heretofore, ant so far not one has been turned down. Ordinarily such local bills are reported on by the committee ftvorably and are passed without com- ment of explanation. This time, however, there are one or two members of the house who insist on knowing the grounds cn which such relief is sought. and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
CHURCH BAZARS
 THRIVE IN ALASKA

Chicago, January S.-(Special)-Ch bazars have proved a success in a land where churches, except of the most prinl- tive kind. are unknown.
 The Right Rev. Peter Kimball Rowe Bishop of Alaska, who has just arrived in Chicago, received wireless telegram while en route telling of the success Of a bazar within the shadow of the Arctic circle.
 Camp Iditared Alaska. A bazar just finished. Receipts, a7S2. Temperature z degrees below said the message.
 Bishop Rowe came from Alaska to make plea to President Taft for the Indians. He spent several days in Washington and says he is well pleased with the result of his mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29

Since Governor Brewer has come oui so plainly in opposition to the proposed constitutional convention, those members or the legislature who have been de- manding one have almost lost hope, while others are outspoken against anything ol the kind. Governor Brewer has stated he is convinced some relief should h. given the people of south Mississippi, bu1 he is emphatic in asserting increased rep resentation may be obtained in som, other way, and promises to give his sup port to any measure looking to that end outside of convention to tamper with and pull down one of the best built con stilutions eyer written.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
ATTENTION D.IRyMEN

ATTENTION DAIRYMEN FOR ONE WEEK WE WILL SELL SOUND LOOSE C. |. HULLs AT $o.OO PER TON AT OUR MILL, IN ANY QUANTITY.
 THE BUCKEYE COTTON OIL co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29

UPHOLD THE CITY COMMISSION
 A VOTE FOR THE CONTRACT TO- DAY MEANS X VOTE OF CONFl- DExcE IN THE COMMISSION FORM OF GOVERNMENT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
We Took his Advice

told us that we coulddo oarealserv ice by publishing the truth a bout corrupt judges.
 This was two years ago. In the February number of Every body y S Magazine appears the first of a series of articles, by C. P. Connolly, entitled BIC BUSINESS A N D T H E BENCH"
 This is the out come of that sug- gestion.
 It will be de- nounced by many as muck -raking. It is muCk-r akin g. We want you to know in advance what kind OfmuCk- raking it is.
 Mr. Connolly's investi- gation shows that there is incompetency-- corruption miscarriage ofjustice, and that these faults are under mining tn e peoples re- spect for their courts.
 We want to respect judges. We hope that the publication of the truth will lead to that reform Of the judiciary which is neceS- Sary.
 The unjust judge should be drummed out of service. We intend that some Of them shall be.
 We mean to respect judges.
 If you believe in this kind of undertaking, lend a hand. We can't do any thing alone.
 If you pass by on the other side, like the priest and the Levite in the para ble, nothing will come o1 this effort; but if you read, and think, and discuss,yor will help hasten the day o1 just and equal laws fol rich and poor.
 We firmly believe that this is the most important magazine contribution to good govern nlent for years.
 We ask you to do your par' in making it effective
 N-A l11 T1o1, ,,.-. o ,.xy x,,,,,, 1,o,- ni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
SOUTHEASTERN GOSSIP
By H. M. AYERS

The third season of the Southeastern league will open this year with the strong est financial backing in the leagues his- tory. Anniston and Rome clubs made money last year. and 1t is announced that $5000 company has been formed at Decatur. Similar action has been taken at Selma, and President Howard has written President c. IT. Mitchell of this city that he will have strong aggregation in the field and is going after the flag. Hunts- vile reorganized and secured more money immediately after the close of the last season and the Gadsden fans have been far from idle.
 Nearly every club in the Southeastern this year will have a new or much iin- proved park. Huntsville's management IS negotiating for a new park closer in, the Rome park is being improved and the grounds are being graded and leveled at Gadsden and Anniston, other improve ments also being under way here. Selma had fine park last year. but 1t will be bettered and the Decaturs are considering improvements at present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
No Constitutional Convention

cnairnlan of the committee calls on tf author of the bill to give the facts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29
BORN AFTER SIXTY
 MILLION YEARS

Washington. January S.-tSpecial.)- J. After lying dormant in larvae for 50. 900, ,c0t years, two mosquitoes were born in Wash ington a day or so ago. Also, it being ascertained that they are yellow fever
 mosquitoes, just like the ones found in
 Central America. Today they were imme- diately executed.
 Some time ago former Secretary of State
 Alvah Adee received a somewhat curious
 prehistoric deposit from Brazil Mir. Adee Lis chemist and analyzing the rock found
 two minute larvae. This astonished Mr
 Adee. He sent the animals to the agricul-
 tural department for further scientific in. vestigation. Under the treatment the larvae promptly developed into magnii- cent mosquitoes.
 As the larvae were found in the interior of the rock and Smithsonian Institution experts regard the age of the earth as anywhere from 6o.0o000o to 100000, GOO years the minimum figure has been adopted as the probable age of the Brazilian mos. quitoes. CUNNINGHAM SPECTAL," THE NEW YORK TRAIN, LEAVES DAILY 9s3O \. M. ONE HOUR QUICKEST TIME. SOUTHERN RAILWAY,
 PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-29

Dr. Peters price, potatoes, 10 pounds, 25c. Dealers price. 4c pound
 Dr. Peters price, carrots, 10 pounds, 2Ac. Dealers price, 4c.
 Dr. Peters price, cabbage, pound, %. Dealers price, 5c pound.
 Dr. Peters price, apples. two pounds. Sc (seven apples). Dealers price. Sc for two apples.
 Dr. Peters price. turnips, one pound. Dealers price, 4c pound.
 Dr. Peters price, beets. one pound, 214c. Dealers price, 4c pound
 Dr. Peters price, parsnips, one pound, 2Ac. Daelers' price, 4c pound.
 Dr. Peters price. onions, one pound, 4c. Dealers price, Sc pound.
 Dr. Peters profit. 5 per cent.
 New York, January 2S.-(Special) )-Dr. Madison c. Peters opened his war on the middleman yesterday with volleys of car rots, potatoes, onions, beets and other vegetable ammunition galore, cannonaded from large room at AS East One Hun dred and Twenty-third street. Within five minutes after his store began busi- ness 50 women and boys with baskets
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-29
FOURTH DEGREE MASTER
 FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
John M. Lee of White Cross Council
 is Appointed for Two Year Term.

John M. Lee of this city has been appointed master of the fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus for the district of Connecticut The appoint ment was made by Supreme Master John H. Reddin of Denver, Colo. and is for d term of two years ending June 30. 1914. The former master was Thomas F. Meagher of New Ha- ven. The appointment gives consid- erable satisfaction in eastern Connec- ticut as it is consistent on recogni- tion of this section of the state since this off1ce has been held for sometime past in the western part of Connecti- cut. Supreme Master Reddin in mak ing the appointment said: q have the highest recommendations concerning your qualifications. ability and zeal on behalf of the order and I trust you will see fit to accept this appoint ment."
 MT. Lee Is recording secretary of White Cross Council No. 13 of this city, and a member of White Cross Assembly Fourth Degree. Members of the Norwich council and MT. Lees other friends in general who know of his efficient service in business and fraternal connections will have every confidence that the duties of his posi- tion will be filled with credit to him self and with satisfaction to the state and national officers. He joined White Cross council about three years ago and was soon afterwards elected sec retary, holding that office since.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-29
DIED

MURNANE-In New London July 26, 1912, John J. Murnane, aged S6 years. CHENEY - Suddenly, in stonington. July %, 1912, Cecil Cheney of New London.
 BELDEN in New London, July 27. 1912, Capt. Samuel Belden, '. s. N., aged 76 years. JAMES-In Norwich, July 2S, 1912, William H. James. aged 2S years. Notice of funeral hereafter. Providence papers please copy BROPHY- Suddenly. in Norwich. July 2S, Elizabeth j. Garvey. wife of John c. Brophy aged 52 years. Funeral from the residence of her son. Dr. Edward J. Brophy. 88 Central avenue, Tuesday morning at S30 Requiem mass in St. Marys church at 9.15. Burial in New Haven. ARNOLD-In Willimantic. July 2S 1912. Holden Arnold of Lebanon aged 57 years
 SHERlIAN-In Willimantic July 27 1912. Mrs. Molly sherman of Col chester. aged 25 years
 BANZ-In this city. July 27, Katherine Hess, wife of the late Henry Lanz
 in the S4th year of her age. Funeral services from her late home No. 54 Freeman avenue, Tuesday af
 ternoon, July 30, at o'clock. POTTER At his home in Norwich
 Potter in the 6oth year Of his age Funeral services from his late resi-
 dence. 65 East Town street Monda'
 afternoon, July 29, at 2.30 o'clock. sMITH-Tn this city, July 26. Helen; A Bacon beloved wife of Charles T
 Smith, aged 55 years. Funeral from her late home, 55 Fair mount street Monday afternoon at o'clock Burial in the family lot h Maplewood cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-29
PERILS OF THE ROAD
 IN OLD LYME.
Autoing Party Bound for New London Had Chilling Experience Among the Farmers.

Old Lyme, during the past few weeks, has proven the Waterloo of more than one autoist, as he rolled along. innocently enjoying the land scape or more probably, and usually, the nice smooth way his motor was hitting it up over the state highway Such is the story of a party from one of the cities down the shore whose trials and tribulatfons on an intended trip up to New London have just leak ed out into the ear of a sympathetic and appreciative newspaperman.
 There were five in the party which started Saturday afternoon. Just be- yond the Saybrook toll bridge the were warned to look out for the state on the watch for violations of the law.
 At 8 speed of about 15 miles an hour, they seemed to satisfy the cop per who rode alongside on his motor cycle, but much to their surprise or dered them to stop. He demanded to see the drivers license to run a car.
 The driver reached confidently in his pocket for the card, but it was not there. He searched all his other pock- cts, and also every available place in the car. but in vain The policeman opined that the judge would be pleased to hear his story and took them in tow.
 The judge held court in his front parlor in Old Lyme and arraigned the driver there. After listening to his story he fined him s5 and costs, which amounted altogether to St4.26. He also stated that he would not release the car again until 3 o'clock the next morning. it then being about o'clock This last was a body blow, and a hard luck story was thereupon concocted whereupon the judge was disposed tc be more lenient and said that the men could have the ear at II o'clock which would give them about time enough to get home, They paid uI and as they originally planned to gc to New London and have dinner, they were somewhat hungry.
 The compassionate judge arranged for a meal and they sat down to cold ham, baked beans, bread, butter and 1 coffee, brought in and placed before them.
 They were quite hungry and diC l justice to oft. When they went to pay after the meal, the price was S5, 8
 apiece. They were staggered, but they
 paid. At Il o'clock they were giver the car and drove off, the judge indi- | eating to them the right road. l Half mile onward they found them. selves passing the house of the judg, | once more. It would have been very | convenient for the jurtst to stop then and fine them again. They came along home not in very good spirits over th' | happenings of the day. Including tw, 1 trips across the Say ybrook bridge, thl | trip cost them 32066 with nothing [, | show for 1t except a spoiled trip ana
 d supper of ham and beans To men | ton Old Lyme to these men now i | like showing red tag To a bull.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-29
ATHLETIC EVENTS WERE
 FEATURE IN PICNIC.
Gales Ferry M. E. Church Had Fine
 Day at RivervleW.

More than two hundred attended the picnic of the Gales Ferry M. E. church at Riverview on Friday The day was ideal and everyone heartily enjoyed the days outing. Dinner was served from 80 until 3. The clam chowder made by MT. LAtimer was delicious and could not have been beaten by Oscar, the Waldorf- Astoria chef. There was a baseball game between the Gales Ferry team and'the Buffers The iat- ter carried off the honors with a score of IA to 0.
 Immediately after the dinner, exer- cises were held on the lawn. After making the opening address, Rev. pr, Harrison introduced Miss Marion Earnshaw. who gave two delightful recitations. Dr. Bailey and II. T. Cook of New York both made humor- ous addresses. as did also Charles H Brown, the owner of the grove.
 The athletic games in charge of MT Benn began with the running high jump, in which l.. E. Stockwell cleared the bar at feet, Gilroy second with feet Il inches, and Arthur Stoddard Of the boys cleared feet.
 The standing high jump was wor by Gllroy 4 feet 4 1-2 inches. Stock well came second with 4 feet inches
 The running broad jump was won bS GiIroy, r feet l inch. Stockwell, II feet 1-2 inch, came second, R. Ames, Il feet, came third
 Sack race was won by R. Ames, l Herbert second, L. E. Stockwell third
 D. Dumont won the boys sack race
 The three legged race was won bl Giiroy and Tracy, Wulf and Stockwel gecond and Arthur Stoddard and B Benns of the boys won
 The 75 yard dash was won by R Wulf, Ames second and Stockwel third time II seconds. The potato race was won by Mrs. Neville.
 The judges for the games were H T. Cook. Rev Dr. Bailey and w. Benn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-29
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Unexpected Street Rolling Has Goo;
 Result-Topics of Local Interest.

The village streets were oiled last week and Saturday a road roller on it's way to Colchester pressed a great deal of the oil into the ground, so the roads are in fairly good condition.
 Mrs. John Beswick entertained sev eral little peple on her lawn Thursday afternoon. Children's games of all kinds were played, hunts enjoyed, and dainty refreshments served
 Mrs. Georgtana Lillabr1dge spent q day recently with friends who are camping at Harr1Sons
 Miss Helen Hummer has returned from an outing with friends at Pleas ure Beach.
 Some unrlly cattle going through here Friday night did considerable damage to Fl. J. Gfbbs' henyaFd. A bull plunged through one side of the wired yard and came out on the other side.
 P. J. McHale has returned to Asburv Park. Mrs. NJ. F. Eddy was in New London Saturday. Samuel Crumblisti spent the week. end with friends in Shelton.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-29
Death of Mrs. Joh T. Brophy-Ital- ian Picnic for Et tor and Giovannitti Fund.

The death of Ell zabeth Garvey, wife or John T. Bropl ", occurred at the home of her son, pr. Edward J. Bro phy. at SS Centr al avenue about 3 o'clock Sunday Ia orning, after an ill., ness of only a fe W hours. Mrs. Bro- phy ate her supp er as usual Saturday evening, and was about to retire when she complained a feeling i'll and soon after became uu conscious as the re- Suit of a shock She did not regain consciousness aa passed away sev- eral hours later. Mrs. Bropbv was born in New ID aven in August. 1880 and came to thi city about two years ago, residing ya ith her son. The de- ceased was member of Fort Hale lodge, N. E. o., P, of New Haven. and also members 1f St. Mary's church in Greenv1lle. Bca tides her husband, she IS survived by ] wo sons, Dr. Edward J.. Brophy of th1s.f sity and Frederick Bro phy Of New H1 ven, and two daughters, Bertha and Ms bel Brophy. There are also three brod lers. Andrew and Rich ard Garvey Of New Haven and Edward Garvey of NeN ark. N. J., and two sis ters Miss M ellie Garvey and Mrs. Thomas Heam ", both of New Haven. Mrs. Brophy has large number of friends in thin city who will learn with deep regret 2 her sudden death, and who extend ! their heartfelt sympathy to the memth ITS of the mourning fam fly.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-29
Pien.k at Potter Manor.

A picnic T vas held Sunday at Co., lumous patk which is on the Potter Manor grom ldsI given under the au- spices oT d le Italian Naturalization club of Nor wich, for the purpose of raising mona y to contribute to the de- Iense or EA tor and Giovannitti the Lawrence S rike leaders who are in 1a1I awaiting trial. There were about 300 men an women present. Frank Pedaee, Wl1 his string orchestra, fur nlsned muh C. There was singing by the club qF Iartette. Fred Holdsworth acted as ch airman and introduced the speaker of the afternoon, William Kei- las of Nor wich, who spoke upon the case of H tor and Giovannetti. He claimed tiH 1t the real crime of these men, In tlAe eyes of the organized pow CT or Wesdt h. was that they had taught chaotic lab or how to combine for the conflict wi tn the masters. He re- viewed the history of their arrest and trAaI, in VI hich he showed that these two men . ere not present at the time
 Fne woman was killed, in an attack by the police upon a crowd of strikers and had part in the melee direct
 ly or indiH ectly, and that they did not
 know any thing about it until some
 hours lata r. Yet they were arrested
 on the cha rge of melting some person
 or persons unknown to kill Anna To- pezzi. An out the only bit of evidence
 the spealn ar claimed that was pro-
 duced agH inst the prisoners was a
 statement from Ettor that Lawrence would be a sorry city next Tuesday, ms WasN explained to refer to the com ing stI1ks of some electrical workers. There wa re many witnesses to take the stand to show that the shot was
 nred by a policeman. The speaker concluded with a warning to capital
 to have care how they act in this | case, for the toilers of America would surely B emand justice. The political | composlu on in Massachusetts and in Lawrence }, he claimed, was all a crea-
 ton of apital. a democratic governor. a repub ican legislature. and a gov ernment' by commission In this was a lesson for the workers to determine l that tha would never rest till this nation socialized, owned, control l led ana managed by the men and women who do the work of the na.- tion.