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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
CONNIE MACK SAYS ATHLETICS ARE NOT AS GOOD AS RED SOX
Unless Wood FdlterS
 He Will Attain Record
HAS AN AVERAGE WHICH WILL NOT BE EXCELLED FOR SEA- SON IF GOOD WORK CON- TINUES-OWNS LONG STRING

Should Joe Wood continue his present wonderful work in the box. he will go down in baseball history as the great est pitcher who ever wore spiked shoes At the present, he holds pitching fig ure never before attained by any other modern twirler. Wood has won 90 this season and is credited with but four defeats This gives the speed mar vel twirling average of .SS2.
 Below are given the best pitching averages attained by pitchers In botn the American and National league since 1900. The only twirler to come within hailing distance of the present aver age possessed by Smoky Joe" is Wild Bill" Donovan when in 1907 he finished the campaign with 25 victories and defeats This afforded an average Of 1862, just 20 points less than Woods mark.
 At the present time. Wood is In the midst of winning streak. Although 1t Is disputed, several claim that Wood has taken 16 straight games, while oth- CTS, who are more conservative, say he has credit for a winning streak of IA. He has clear record to the latter mark.
 Although he has been pitted with the best pitchers of the American league he has held his own. Friday he downed the redoubtable Walter Johnson in fercely fought struggle to 0. In his string of victories, Wood has several shut outs to his credit. It is probable that he will stack up formidably for the Chalmers Trophy IS the most val uable man to his club. Tristram Speaker has also been mentioned prom inently.
 Following are the American league yit racordq from 1900 on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
BILL TOKEN, IN FINE FETTLE, BLANKS THE BILLIKENS AND
 ALLOWS BUT TWO SAFE HITS
BILL M'GILVRAY HOLDS THE
 LEAD OF SOUTHERN LETTERS
 BUT WELCHONCE IS SECOND

Bill McGilvray, the Birmingham first baseman leads the Southern League pats men through the games played Tuesday, September 3, with an average Of 322 Welchonce of Nashville is second With 1921 and Stengle of Montgomery third, with 1906.
 Stengle and Welchonce are tied in the number of hits made with 13S and Me- Gilvray is third with 1S7.
 Bailey and Stengle are the leading run getters with S2 tallies each. Maloney Of Mobile is third with S1.
 The following figures include only the players who are now with their respec- tive teams. Those who have been re- leased since the start of the season are eliminated.
 Here are the figures as compiled by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
BOTH GIANTS AND CUBS ARE BEATEN SeatOn Blanks the Giants While Reds Down
 the Cubs
STANDING

Philadelphia, September 7.-New York was shut out in the final game of the series here today to o. Philadelphia drove Wiltze out of the box in the first inning, the first four men scoring three runs on singles by Paskert and Luderus, Mangus' double and Miller's triple. Ames succeeded Witze and pitched fine ball. He was taken out in the eighth to permit Mccormick to bat for him.
 Tn this inning the home team landed on Crandall for two doubles and single, and scored two more runs. Seaton held New York to six hits. which were scat tered through the same number of in- nings and was given perfect support
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Cubs Are Defeated

Cincinnati, September 7.-Cincinnati won out in a ninth inning rally today af- ter Chicago had assumed the lead by making three runs in their half of the final inning Smith was hit hard and allowed a base on balls that turned the tide. The score was six to five. Marsans injured his ankle severely In sliding to first base in the fifth inning and had to be carried from the field. Beschers all round playing and Tinker's timely single in the ninth with two men on bases fea-
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VOLUNTEERS RALLY
 AND DOWN CRACKERS

Atlanta, September 7.-Nashville won the final contest of the series from tho Crackers by a score of to ?. The game was called after the seventh to allow Nashville to catch a train. In the seventh inning n walk McElyeen's er- TOT and singles by Baltimore and Vel ehonce won the game for the visitors.
 Atlanta scored its two runs in the third on Agler's triple and Bailey's home ruO Score.
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SU M MARY. Stolen Bases-Schweitzer. Sacrifice Hits-Gaston, Baerwald 2. Double Plays-Balentl to Coyle: Cran- dall to Abstein: Schweitzer to Seabaugh Two Base Hits-Abstein, Kerr. Three Base Hts-Grey, Hallinan, Gran dall
 Home Run-Abstein. Hits-Chappelle in 3 innings; Parsons 12 in 6 innings. Bases on Balls-Chappelle 1, Allen 2, Parsons 2 Kissinger 3. Time-1 .60
 Umpires-Rudderham and Fitzsimmons.
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CAVET HOLDS PELS
 TO TWO SCRATCHES

New, Orleans, September 7.-Cavet held the locals to two scratch hits today, and Mobile scored a shutout 3 to o. The visi- tors played a great fielding game and punched hits on Dygert m the eighth. Starrs stop of drive over second and Spencers one hand catch of a sharp hit were the features with Cavets brilliant
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SUMMARY. Two Base Hit-Welchonce. Three Base Hits-Lindsay, Agler Home Run--Bailey. Beses on Balls-Price 3. Struck Out--Price l, Bair g. Double Play-McElveen to Alperman to Agler. Stolen Base-McElveen. Timc-1:20. Umpires-Hart and Pfenninger.
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JACKSONVILLE WINS
 THIRD GAME ALSO

Jacksonville, Fla, September 7.-Jack- sonville again won from Columbus here this afternoon in the post season series for the championship of the South At lantic league. The score was to 0. The locals now have won two os the three games played. The first team winning four games will be declared the winner of the series.
 The fourth game will be played at Co., lumbus, Ga, Monday afternoon. Thack- man, pitching for Jacksonville. struck out Il batters in todays clash. Score:
 R.H.E. Jacksonville ....... 100 11o 0Oa-2 6 Columbus ............ GOO 900 9eo-0 1 Batteries: Thackman and Smith: Nor TOW and Krebs. Time. 1:30. Empires. Barr and Fender.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
OUTSLUG
 LOOKOUTS AND WIN

Chattanooga, September f.-Memphis won a freehitting contest from Chatta- nocga today In the last game of the sea- son on the home field. Hits were about equally divided but the visitors punched theirs. Bales made five hits in five times at the bat Abstein hit home run over tha fence Scnra.
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Two Base Hits-Mangus, Miller ?, Doo- Ian.
 Three Base Hits-Devore, Miller. Stolen Bases-Murray, Snodgrass. Struck Out-Ames 5. Seaton B.
 Base on Balls-Ames 1, Crandall ]. Hit by Pitcher-Seaton (Doyle) Pitchers Record-Witze, hits (none out in first inning); Ames, 3 hits in innings; Crandall. hits in one inning. Time of Game-1:30.
 Umpires-Rigler and Finneran.
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BUGS RAYMOND IS DEAD

Chicago, September 7.-Arthur, alias Bugs Raymond, former pitcher with the New York Ma tional league baseball team. was found dead in a downtown hotel today. A coroner's physician said death was due to heart dis ease, which had been aggravated by the excessive heat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
NATIONALS BEST
 BOSTON RED SOX Bedient Was Easy While GroOme Proved
 Effective
STANDING

Boston, September 7.-Washngton stopped the Red Sox today after hav- ing lost three straights to the league leaders. The score was 5 to 1. Boston played a loose game. Bedient pitched poorly and was badly supported. Groome was shaky at times. Three of the Senator's runs were scored on Fos- ter's triple. Another came in on base on balls and two errors. Bostons only tally was scored on Lewis single. Tho of fftaio1 coora.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
Athletics Win

New York, September 7.-Philadelphia won the first game of double header from the Ne wYorks here today in the eleventh inning by a score of 10 to s. The second game was called on account of rain and darkness at the end of the third inning with the score 1 and l. Both Coombs and Ford. the pitchers who start ed, were hit hard, but Plank and War hop, the finishers, did gilt edged work. In the eleventh, McInnes scratched an in
 field hit, took second on McMilan's poor throw went to third on Wash's sacrifice and scored on Barrys double. Plank s single scored Barry. Score: R.H E. Philadelphia .... 321 020 GOO 02--1o IA ? New York ,..... O21 Zv3 900 00--S Il 6
 Batteries: Coombs, Brown, Plank and Lapp Egan, Ford, Warhop and Sweeney. Time, 2:3S. Empires, Dineen and O Brien.
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Paige Is Hit in the Pinches-Johnst0n and Dilger Drive in the Runs. Foxen Pitched to 28
 Batsmen
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Yesterdays Results

Birmingham i, Montgomery 0. Nashville 4, Atlanta ?. Mobile 3, New Orleans 0. Memphis Il, Chattanooga 3.
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Detroit, September 7.-Detroit knocked Allison out of the box in the fourth in- ming today and batted Baumgardner hard, winning a slow game, 10 to 5. Veach, recruit outfielder, secured three hits In three times at bat, scored two runs and drove in two others.
 Williams sprained his ankle in the first inning and Compton wrenched his leg in the sixth Both accidents happened while the flelders were running after fly balls. Umpire O'Loughlin ordered Austin and Krichell out of the park for disputing a decision. Score: R.H. k. St. Louis ............. GOO 020 210- 5 Il 8 Detroit ............. 010 col 20*-10 15
 Batteries Allis, Baumgardner and Stephens; Mullin and Kocher Time, 1:59. OLoughlin and Westervet.
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The National league records since

Note-In 1910 Philippe of Pittsburg secured an 1875 average, but he worked in only one-half the number of games during the season that Wood has par ticipated in up to the present.
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SUMMARY. Two Base Hit-McBride. Three Base Hits-Krug, Foster. Sacrifice Hit-1Gngle. Double Play-Hooper to Krug. Bases on Balls-Bedient 9, Groome g. Struck Out-Bedient 2. Groome 4. Time-2:05. Umpires-Connelly and Hart.
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SUMMARY. Two Base Hits-Johnston, carroll Sacrifice Hit--McGilvray. Stolen Bases-Johnston 2, Alneida. Double Plays-Ellam to McGiiVfdy' FOX en to Ellam to McGilvray Struck Out-Foxen 5. Paige l. Base on Balls--Foxen 1, Paige !. Wild Pitch-Foxen l. Time of Game-1.45. Umpire-Kelum.
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SUMMARY. Two Base Hit-Paulet. Sacrifice Hts-Paulette, Dunn, Walsh. Double Play-Walsh to Starr to Paulette. Struck Out-Dygert 4. Cavet ?. Base on Balls-Dygert l. Cayet ?. Time of Game-1:45. Umpire-Stockdale.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
 WE WILL HAVE SEVERAL SPLEEN DID OFFICES FOR RENT ON OCT. l. PLENTY OF LIGHT AND AIR, STEAM HEAT AND JANITOR SERVICE.
 LOUIS V. CLARK & CO., PHONE coz. 4TH AVE. q 10TH ST.
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Dodgers Divide Bill

Brooklyn, September 7.-Boston and Brooklyn broke even today in a double header. The visitors won the first to 1. Hess pitching great ball. Yingling had the Bostons shutout up to the sixth, when he injured himself going to first and was forced to.Tetire. Ragon re- lieved him and wa Irresponsible for the defeat. Knetzer. who pitched the last
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
IT'S HOT. BUT OH YOU

Wrightsville Beach. Seaboard will continue to sell 10-day tickets at $i5 on September 5. 12. 19. Finest surf on Atlantic coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
American Association
STANDING

4 At St, Paul: St. Paul 3, Kansas City Q. At Minneapolis Minneapolis o, Milwau- lee l.
 At Indianapolis: Indianapolis ?. Tole- do 6.
 At Louisville: Louisville 1, Columbus 5.
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Pirates Take Both

St. Louis, September 7.-Robinson held St. Louis hitless up to the eighth inning while his team mates drove Burk off the mound, Pittsburg winning 8 to i. An error and two singles formed the locals scoring combination. Score:
 R. H. E. Pittsburg .... 100 502 000-S g St. Louis ......... 900 900 010-1 8 3 Batteries: Robinson and Gibson; Burke, Perritt and Bresnahan, Snyder. Time. 1:40. Empires. Eason and John stone.
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s-None out when winning run was scored.
 s*-Batted for Reulbach in the seventh. s**-Batted for Madden In the ninth.

s-Batted for Kyle in ninth. s*-Batted for Severoid In the ninth. Score by innings: Chicago ....... 101 GOO 003-5 Cincinnati ...... ............ 001 030 002-G
 SUMMARY. Two Base Hits-Bescher. Three Base Hits-Clarke, Phelan, Will Hams.
 Hits-Reulbach in 6 innings; Madden 10 in 2 innings; Smith 3 in 9 innings (none out when winning run scored) Sacrifice Hits-Phelan, Tinker, Thinner man, Sheckard.
 Struck Out-Reulbach ?, Suggs 3. Bases on Balls-Reulbach 2, Madden 2, Smith 1, Suggs 3. Double Play-Tinker to Safer. Hit by Pitcher-Madden (Grant.) Time-1:53.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-08
White SOx Lose

Chicago, September 7.-Bunched hlts' mixed with two errors in the fourth in- ning gave Cleveland three runs this art ernoon, enough to win from Chicago, to ?. Manager Callahan sent IT White Sox into the game, going up himself in the eighth with the bases filled and two out. He was unable to hit safely. Score:
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nexed second base, although Gribbens called for pitchout In an effort to head the swift center fielder the receiver begged to center field and Johnston jour- neyed on to third Ellam hit a slow grounder near first base and Johnston scored, although Roy was thrown out at first.
 Dilger's Pinch Hit
 The fourth pilgrimage was recorded in
 the sixth session, when Mcbride drew a
 largess of four bad heaves from Paige.
 McGilvray sacrificed Mcbride to the key
 stone. Johnston hit to Elberfeld, and
 although the Kid" made perfect throw
 to Danzig, Johnston reached first prior
 to the sphere. and Mcbride went to third.
 Johnston attempted to make his third
 theft of the afternoon, but Gribbens
 caught him at second. Dilger slugged safe-
 ly just between first and second and Me-
 Bride scored. The receivers bludgeon de- livered twice in the pinch. scoring hall
 of the runs.
 By taking the game of yesterday the
 Barons fixed the pennant race in such
 manner that should the Barons lose every other game of the 1912 season, then Mobile can not possibly win. all though it is possible for the Gulls to dead lock the race with a victory of every other game of the season. This afternoon Birmingham engages with the Billkens at Montgomery Trough
 and Paige are slated to oppose each of her.
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Browns Finally Beaten

Steen, Mitchell and Adams. Time, 1;50 Empires, Evans and Egan.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
September 2-mondap -1rabor Dap Store Will Close at One O'Clock
New Seas0n-New Goods
Charmeuse-The Favored F'all Fabric

For this fabric history says must thank the beaut1u Cleopatra Queen of Egypt who had veritabe passion TOT SIX Her delicate skin would not suffer other contact than that or softe tissues and for the joy of her she wished to see shining her the richest coos and varieties of slk
 She went, says Putarch, beore Antony on naghl1l galley of which the sails of silk and purple
 She under her protection the poor Weavers or gar men under the vigorous mpuson which she gave to the industry they invented tissues of marvellous suppenes and o exquisite design.
 The queen distinguished young and beautiful weaver who called Bancanus, because he had very white skln and for the queen tissues marvellous and exclusive
 He applied himself to preserve her favor not only by carry ing her tissues ravsng the touch but also by giving them nanes which agreeably faered the seove of the
 It is in thinking of you that have found name for this one he said to her.
 And what did you call itq
 ''It is Charmeuse
 With this fabric in highest favor there will be lots of satin fabrics masquerang under the Please remember that satin without the pehbled back Charmeuse The genuine Charmeuse this in the newest shades Black white aupe, navy brown and amber The various qualities and widths priced 2O0 25o 3Oo 350 400 and 450 yard
 As velvet will occupy commanding place the new dress fabrics have stocked generous varieties Costume Veve The shades of amethyst honey, king blue ruby emerald navy Copenhagen and old display in a 45 inch width at BOO per yard.
 (silks and Dress Goods now on the End Floor)
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AT THE CHURCHES TODAY

vices and preaching this morning at II O'Clock Sunday school ai 9:30 q. m. The subject of this mornings lesson sermon is Christ Jesus.''
 St Mary's Episcopal Church. on- the Highlands--services and preaching this morning at Il o'clock. conducted by the Rev. pr. Harris of St. Michaers church, Faunsdale. Ala, in the absence of the rector, the Rev. w. N. Claybrook. .
 Christ English Lutheran Church-Ser- vices and preaching this morning at II o'clock in Fraternal hall on Third avenue. conducted by the pastor, the Rev. l.. H. Coperhaver. The subjec, of this morn- ings sermon is Every Day Religion"
 Pisgah Mission Home, 1l5 Tuscaloosa Avenue-Praise service this morning at o'clock, conducted by the minister in charge, the Rev. C. o. Oxnem. In the evening at 7:3o o'clock the Lords supper will be administered a:.. pr. Oxnanl~will speak on Men of vision.'
 Highland Methodist Episcopal Church. south-Services and pieae...ny this morn ing at Il o'clock, conducted by the editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate. the Rev. J. E. Culnmips n the absence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-01
New Autumn Fashions in Ready-
 Made Suits and Dresses

It though every minute something is coming into the section of ready made The Tailored Suits inviting considerable interest in their features The ctaway be quite the important change although quite few suits made with straight front coats every figure cannot becomingly cutaway The two and three button cuaway in the better suits shown with daped and aited skirts The four and five button cuaway coat suits in the popular priced models rule have side paed skirts Wide vale diagonal seem to have first call in the suit fabric although Bedford cordsare quite plentiful Tie coors that fashion has put the majority the browns Chinese bue taupe navy and black and white Enc suits that have thus far arrived priced from 1500 to 75O0.
 There quite interesting presentation At fall fashions in Women Dresses We mention particular very dis tincve looking dress for street afternoon of black Chameuse This dress has white Faile Roesperre vest and cuffs This dress is also here in aupe navy and brown. It is modestly priced at 1850.
 Of the Wool Dresses, all attractive, but There becoming dress of serge made with Robes pierre collar and full length sleeves There braid trimming all the way down the front The price several styles is 225O
 The Skirts are beauties. very fascinating model is accordeon paited in navy and black Quite few of the new Bedford cord One model in particular cut with triple side pats in both rontsand back An unusual looking Skirt made of the silver backed cloth Velvet cooys conspicuousy present.
 (Womens Garments, 2nd Floor)
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of the pastor Sunday school at 9:S q. m. Epworth league at p. m.
 Central Park Baptist Church. West leigh-Services and preaching this morn- ing at Il o'clock and ,n:s evening at , o'clock. conducted blythe pastor, the Rev, E. Parker. Sunday school at 9:45 a. ni
 Norwood Methodist Church-Servicei and preaching this morning at il o'clock and this evening at 8 o'clock, conductcfs by the pastor, the Rev. R. k. Tyler, At the morning service Dr. Tyler will in- augurate the first of the series of sermons on the Human Trinity and Triangle . Epworth league meets at p. m.
 Simpson Methodist Church-Services and preaching this morning at Il o'clock and this evening at s o'clock. conducted by' the Rev. Dr Croman. :. love feast and communion service will be at the morn- ing hour.
 st. Andrews Episcopal Church-Services and preaching this morning at Il o'clock and this evening at s o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Sharing of Anniston. in the absence fo the rector
 southside Baptist Church-Corner Elev- enth avenue and Nineteenth street, south: services and preaching t..s morning at Il o'clock and this evening at o'clock, con ducted by the Rev. A. J. Dickinson. Jr., in the absence of the pastor. The subject 'of the morning sermon is Judas Is- cariot.'' and that of the evening 'Depfh of Mercy. Sunday school at $50 q. in.
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sure did suffer. My face burned all the time. It was this way so bad for about six years and I tried everything that l could hear of, but nothing did any good One day I found the Cuticura Soap and Ointment advertised and ordered some at once. I would wash my face good with the Cuticura Soap and then apply tho Cuticura Ointment and they have cured me. It would take half a tablet to tell all I suffered in those six years" (Signed)r Mrs. Della Hill Jan. 3, 1912.
 Not only arc Cuticura Soap and Ointment most valuable in the treatment of eczemas and other distressing eruptions of skin and scalp. but no othor emollients do so much for pimples blackheads, red. rough skins, itching. scaly scalps, dry. thin and falling hair, chapped hands and shapeless nails, no. do it so economically A single set is often sufficient. Sold everywhere Sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address postcard "Cuticura Dept. T, Boston.
 -Tender-faced men should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick, 25c. Sample free.
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KICK ON PAYING
 ID bATHE IN SEA English Bathing Place Up in Arms Because of New
 Regulation

London, August A.-(Speclal 1.-The Shadow of the impending baohins tax js lowering cloud-like over the bathers of Westgate-on-Sea-
 Single bathe, threepence," runs the new decree, and the parish council have pub ]ished 1t abroad on little pills of pale, dyspeptic hue.
 Single bathe, threepence,' is demand which threatens to bring out a hundred swimming Hampdens in active rebellion against the new tyranny of the beach. For single bathe, threepeace," means that the macintoshed bather who trips down to tho shore from his house across the promenade is now to be charged six cents for the wear and tear of the sea.
 It is only before a. m and after D. m. that the water passes from the control of the Westgate-on-Sea parish council.
 A lady visitor who has just rented a house for two months was bitterly sarcas- tic.
 'I have six children, and don. see why l should have to pay for Frankie he's only five-to use a thimbletul of sea Why. could buy enough salt and water (to make a sea of my own for less money than these bathing tickets will cost me. !"
 The Westgate bathers want tc know low the parish council will collect their threepences. Will merry mixed party he interrupted in game of rinsa-ring-a- roses by a uniformed cfficial with a roll of tickets and a punching machine?
 Will a swimmer be checked n lis side stroke by a demand for three pennies
 Will it be considered quite nice for Miss Browne" to scuttle coyy into the briny with her ticket pinned to the f.ippery frils encircicing her knees? Will it really be etiquette for pater-familiAs to plop about the shallows with Pad for, marked largely across him-a cheap sight for all the world to point at?
 Another line on the green Bills s9ys.
 Brothers are requested not to laiter on the green or in the streets.
 ''Just as if we went frolicking round like spanies or fingered dripping like water carts on Mother GrundF precious old green." was the comment of far rebel as she wrathfully flung tho bill into the sea.