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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
sFORD KNOCKS gT SAM M'IVY IN i4l FIFTEENTH ROUND
SOME INSIDE FACTS UPON THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE CUB MANAGEMENT-PUTs MURPHY IN BAD LIGHT

If the explanation offered by ~e- rent reports from Chicago of the split between Frank Chance and C. w. Muf- phy Is true. the Chicago baseball mag nate has taken another step toward losing the respect and confidence or the 'sWindy City" fans as well as that of the sporting public at large.
 It >seems from the explanation men fioned that Murphy was peeved be- cause the peerless leader did not sec fit to dispose of his interest in the Cub machine to Murphy when he was of fered a better price from Ackerland, the Pittsburg lawyer, to whom he later sold his stock. Chance it will be re- membered, bought 10 per cent of the Chicago club stock when this stock was on the market at par. The stock in the club as founded composed 100 shares at $10 per share. Of this amount Charles P. Taft, who pu. up the money for Murphy to purchase the club. retained 50 per cent of the own ership. Chance procured 10 per cent leaving Charlie Murphy the remaining
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
MURPHY ARRANGING FOR TRAINING CAMP FOR CHICAGO CUBS
M'VEY |S DEFEATED
 BY SAM LANGFORD The English Heavyweight Knocks Out Australian in
 Thirteenth Round

Sydney, Australia, December 26.--Safl Iapgford knocked out Mevey in the thir- teenth round today in one of the fiercest heavyweight battles seen in Australia in years.
 The fight between Iangford and Nc Vey. the two heavyweight negro pugilists. was the sixth time the men fought. Langford has now defeated McVey four times; once he was beaten by McVey and enc engagement ended in no decision. Five of the contests were fought in AIS tfalia and the remaining one fin Paris. Langford holds the title of heavyweight champion of England and McVey that of heavyweight champion of Australia. It Was reported at one time that Langford was to fight Jack Johnson for the cham pionship of the world. Samuel gfofd. who is 32 years of age, entered the ring as a professional in 19o2, and has during the last 10 years had a remarkable arh- letie career.
 Langford had the better of the fight throuehout the boxing. He severely pun ished McVey, who, however made a plucky defense. Iangford began fighting fiereely in the first round landing lefts and rights and driving McVey to the ropes. Only during the second and thir i; rounds did Mcvey show any sign of equality with his opponent and even then his punches did not worry Langford 4 great deal. In the fourth round Iangford fioored McVey with an uppereut to the chin, and from then forward McVey sim- ply tried 10 protect himself, but received severe drubbing. The finish came In the thirteenth round, when Langford again forced MoVey to the ropes and then land ed innumerable left and rights on his face, causing MeVey to fall beaten com pletely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
WITH AMPLE FUNDS WOMEN DIE OF WANT

St. Louis, December 26.-Examina- tion of the body of Mrs. Sarah John son, who with her sister, Miss Mary Scott, died Christmas eve of pneu- monia, apparently in direst want, re- vealed that bag around her waist contained S5sO4 in cash and three gold watches. In Miss Scotts effects were found deeds and papers showing bank deposits
 Little is known of the sisters. They arrived two weeks ago at the address where death occurred, both suffering from colds which developed into pneu- monia They refused to have medical attention because of the cost and de- cIined to go to free hospital.
 Although living in the same rooms, they slept in single beds and used separate tables, dishes and silverware. Bills were evenly divided between them.
 In the delirium preceding death, Mrs. Johnson spoke of a daughter living in New Mexico and of sister in Pueblo, Colo. The elder woman was about 90 years old and Miss Scott had remarked that she was more than 40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
STAG AT THE B. A. c.

The regular monthly stag of the Blr- mingham Athetic club will be given at the club tonight In addition to a num- Der of interesting athletic events which have been planned for the occasion, l'ro- lessor Miles has arranged an especial programme for the entertainment of the visitors and members of the club, and an enjoyable evening will be spent These stags at the Athletic club are daily grow ing to be more popular with the club members and lre doing much to stimulats interest in the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
HOLIDAY MAIL WAS
 QUICKLY HANDLED
Although Heavier Than Ever Before Less C0nges-
 tiOn Was Evident

Washington. December 26.-Although the holiday mail is heavier in practically every section of the country than ever before, the work Of handling it was per formed with less congestion and eon- fusion than in previous years, according 10 reports received today by Postmaster General Hitchcock.
 Slight interruptions were reported in a few sections of the country on account oi weather conditions. but aside from that there was at no point in the service any congestion of the mails which was not under control.
 A larger force than usual was put on this year to handle the Christmas mail in order that the capacity of the service could be tested in anticipation of the es-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Inside Facts on Chance Situation
Way Was Chance Disposed Of
 As Leader Of The Chicago Club?

10 per cent Murphy. in endeavorins later to get control of the club made a proposition to Chance for the pur- chase of the outstanding 10 per cent owned by the manager.
 It Is not known whether Murphy ever
 bought more stock of Taft or not, but
 he offered Chance s20,00o for the 10
 per cent which the latter owned Chance ! couldn't see the Chicago magnate for | that amount, but later disposed of his
 stock to Ackerland for an amount prac-
 tleally doubling that offered by Mur- phy. Murphy on hearing of the sale, re- fused to sanction it. However when MT. Ackerland with a lawyer. visited the Chicago magnates and indulged in little heart to heart argument. Mur- Iphy was made to see the error of his
 ways and the sale stood.
 Then, Murphy is said to have made the statement that he would get even with Chance.
 Whether Murphy ever made such a statement or not, it is true that he be- gan his criticisms of the Cub leader at about this time, roasting him for the way in which he handled his men, de- elaring that whisky and joy rides had cost Chicago the pennant,f and when Chance replied hotly to the insult, he was informed that his services would be no longer required.
 When Murphy began to attack the man who had virtually put Chicago on the baseball map and who had been one of the most successful managers that the game had ever produced, far s were at loss to comprehend his ac- tion. At any rate they looked for him to dispose of Chance to some major league club for fancy price. But when Murphy further humiliated Chance by asking waivers on him, many be- gan to suspect that something lay be- meath the surface of the action, and began to investigate the situation. It was the sporting editor of the New York Sun who dug up the real facts in the case and held them up to the public gaze.
 To say the least, Murphy, with the fans of the country at last appreciat- ing the real situation, is not more pop ular with the sporting public by virtue of his action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
 WARSHIP BACK FROM SANTO DOMINGO

Washington, December 26-The battle- ship New Hampshire, which was hurried to Santo Domingo City when it appeared that the lately quelled revolution might break out anew, is now en route to Nor folk, her presence in Dominican waters having had the expected ''moral' effect Although no further trouble in Santo Domingo is anticipated. it is probable that the cruiser Des Moines will leave New Orleans January 2 for Dominician waters The cruiser Tacoma will leave the Boston navy yard January for tar get practice off Guantanamo, Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
MURPHY ID SELECT
 A TRAINING CAMP

Chicago, December 26.-President Charles w. Murphy of the Chicago Ma tional league club, left tonight for Fler- ida to select training camp for his team. He plans to visit six or seven cities which have offered sites for the cemp.
 Arrangements nave been made, it was announced, for ;he team to play 30 or inore exhibition games on it's trip north Werd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

New York, December 26.-Frank Fiss- Ter, once stable hey to Sysonby, the race horse, is dead. He killed himself In his little hall room this forenoon by cutting his windplpe. On the wall above his body when it was found was prcto- type of Sysonby. Nearby lay a bit of dogerel bemoaning Sysonby's death It ran: NO wonder the full grown men;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

Reid has promised them anything they want for their monthly meetings MT. Radcliffe Of the Chamber of Commerce will make the boys a short talk, telling them what an influence their organization can have in the community. Other prom inent citizens will be invited.
 Mrs. Reid is birding herself in the menu which will include only Birmingham made products
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
Mrs. Doxey Weds Whitney

St Louis, December 26-Mrs. Dora r. Doxey, who was acquitted here three years ago of charge of murdering Will liam J. Erder has been married to Fred Whitney of Orofino, Idaho, according 10 letters received today. The trial of Mrs. Doxey on charge of bigamy in marrying Erder has been continued eight times at Clayton. Mo. because it was reported she was seriously i'll. pr. Loren B Doxey war found dead in a river near Clifton, Tenn, last June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
SPECIAL SERMON
 TO TRAVELLING MEN

special sermon to commercial lstv- clers, their friends and families and all oth hers who wish to attend, will be deliv cred Sunday evening at 7s0 o'clock at the Third Presbyterian church by the Rev J. A Bryan. pastor of the church. The Third Presbyterian is located at Avenue G and Twenty-second street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
FORMER STABLE BOY TO SYSONBY
 SUICIDES BY CUTTING THROAT

like owner and trainer, and l, turned with eyes to the wall and stood in the stall And we saw the great Sysonby die
 This was the last stanza. There were five other rhymes extolling the raes horses virtues and set forth the adora- ton in which the stable boy once heid him.
 There were no other letters explaining the motive The verses were addressed to J. K. Keene who owned Sysonby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27

tablishpent of the parcels post system, which becomes operative throughout the service January ]. The reports made to MT Hitchcock show that holiday mall was delivered early Christmas day ana conditions were generally norma throughout the service on Christmas night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-27
A C0nuenient Seruice

It's very convenient to be able to send your dry clean ing and pressing with your laundry. Saves calling two wagons, saves waiting for two deliveries, saves paying two bills. Try us.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02
SWAT THE FLY
BOYS AND GIRLS
Prizes Offered by Civic League to
Boy or Girl Killing Largest Num-
Der of Flies.

1st Prize-Ten dollars to the boy
or girl killing largest number Of
flies.
End Prize-Five dollars to the one
killing second largest number.
Bird, 4th, 5th, 9th and 9TH prizes
donated by the Brownsville Her
ald)-0ne dollar to each OF the five
next largest scores.
Flies must be turned in to the city
secretary at the city hall on Saturday
afternoons, and a special officer will
be detailed 70 measure then, and
proper credit will be given contes-
|tants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02
Brownsville
Texas

A big crowd i expected Sunday to
witness the bull fights in Matamoros.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Mrs. A. L. Decker of St. Louis is
visiting Brownsville for the pur-
pose of doing some literary work in
connection with the literary clubs.
Mrs. Decker has just spent five weeks
at Victoria, where she carried out
her work in connection with the well
known literary clubs of that city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

There are many little surprises in
this world; f'rinstance. some men can
play a mandolin we'll enough to get
paid for il.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

II. w. Hoyle, the representative of
the Standard Construction company
Of Dallas, the successful bidder on the
court house, left yesterday after
noon on a short visit to San Antonio.
Mr.. Hoyle says that he will return
to Brownsville soon and will be
glad t. answer questions about the
new building.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02
Woodrow Wilson Club Meeting.

There will be a meeting of the
Woodrow Wilson club at the federal
building this Thursday evening,
May 2, 1912, at s O'Clock. All present
members and those desiring to en-
roll. be sure to come out.
5-1-2t. ID. p. GAY, Chairman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Vacation is Near-The school chill
dren are counting the days until the
last of school. There are only two
weeks and three days left.
Jersey cows for sale, one or more.
j. w. S%criyner. 4-26-6t.
Another Auto-George w. Quicker
registered automobile No. 1O3. at
The county clerks office yesterday.
A New Cottage-Benjamin Ko-
WALSH is building a pretty new cot
tage adjoining his home, at the cor
ner of 4th and Elizabeth streets.
Takes New Position Miss Birdie
Willard has accepted the position Of
s~tenographer at the freight depot.
The position was formerly held by
Miss Mae Goodridge, who will leave
today for her home in Robstown.
BUTLER WINDMILLS-Large as
sortment inIstock-Faltey Plumbing
4 Supply Co. 5-1-10t
Bring the little ones to the Dit
mann theatre tonight TO see the wild
animals, cowboys, and picture vaude-
vile. No advance in price.
The railway company has again
been forced to resort to freight cars
to be used as express cars for the
upper Valley shippers. Four addi-
tional cars were sent up the Branch
yesterday morning.
The management of the Grand has
made special efforts to get high class
vaudeville. Show your appreciation
by attending tonight, this being their
last performance in the city. 1t
Good Roads Meeting Here-The
third Of the series of Good Roads
meetings will be held here on the
14th of the month. If you are in
terested in good roads, attend this
meeting. If you are not, attend and
get interested.
Beautiful Gold Band Dinner Sets
of 100 pieces at $14.00; 9x12 Brus-
sells Tapestry Rugs at $1O.75; 9x12
Mating Rugs at s2.9S; heavy all
cotton mattresses at $4.4O-Walker
Bros-Hancoek Co.'S Gigantic slaugh-
ter Sale. T&T&S
Goes to Edinburg-W. R. Mont
gomery, who came TO Brownsville
several months g from Kansas
City, has accepted a position with
the Hidalgo and Starr Counties Alb
stract company Of Edinburg. He left
Tuesday for his new post. Mrs.
Montgomery and little daughter will
join him there in a few days.
Notice to Taxpayers -Notice is
l hnrnhy nft.nn thnt al go .xz.
must make rendition for the state
and county taxes for the year 1912,
before May the first.-George Cham
poin, State and County Tax Assessor.
4-S-tf.
E
A Herald notice pays. says Sec
Rotary Whitney Of the Chamber Of
Commerce. A few days ago an ar
ticle appeared in The Herald stat
ing there was a one dollar prize
awaiting j. c. Decker for a fret saw
ing exhibit at the Midwinter Fair.
Before eight o'clock next morning
the winner was waiting for his prize.
Of course. | am going to the Fox
theatre tonight. They show splen-
did pictures, and the Mothers Club
is to get half of the receipts tonight.
Aren't you going?
We have no old stock to work off.
All of our choice new goods cut TO
the heart in order to get the money
we must have and have quick. Take
our losses for your profits. Note this
weeks window prices on Highest
Grade CHARTERED Oak Dressers, Rock
ers and other goods. No prices ever
again like this.-Walker Bros-Han-
cock Co. M&T&S
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Free as long as they last-The
Eagle Pharmacy viii give you a soc
pair of steel shears with every s1.00
purchase of Rexall remedies, which
are sold under a guarantee. 4-8-tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

We have no old stock to work off.
All of u choice new goods cut to
the heart in order to get the money
we must have and have quick. Take
our losses for your profits. Note this
weeks window prices on Highest
Grade CHARTERED Oak Dressers, Rock
ers and other goods. No prices ever
again like this.-Walker Bros-Han-
cock Co. M&T&S
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02
4 X X X II X X II II X X Y i
PERSONALS ! ! !

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John ]. Conway of Mission was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
J. G. Martel of Harlingen was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
S. G. Tucker, manager of the Peo-
pies Ice Factory, is visiting Cuero.
w. G. Semple of Merceds was one
of yesterdays guests at the Miller
d. S. Pratt Of San Benito was a
business visitor IN the city yester-
day.
Jack Fl. Watt of Indianapolis, who
was here several days, left yester-
day afternoon for Beeville.
DR.. Fred Combs returned to his
home in San Antonio Yesterday,
after spending several days here.
DR.. Schoield left yesterday morn
ings to inspect some stock importa-
tions at Hidalgo.
G. w. Middleton Of Harlingen,
who was here on business, returned
home yesterday afternoon.
Joe l.. Kowalski left yesterday aft
ernoon on a business visit to San An
tonic and Houston.
w. C. Shaw, II. u. Hart, a. q.
Swanson, II. Blair and L. F. Rorke
motored to San Benito yesterday, re-
turning here last night.
II. w. Hoyle, the representative of
the Standard Construction company
Of Dallas, the successful bidder on the
court house, left yesterday after
noon on a short visit to San Antonio.
Mr.. Hoyle says that he will return
to Brownsville soon and will be
glad to answer questions about the
new building.
Mrs. A. l.. Decker of St. Louis is
visiting Brownsville for the pur-
pose of doing some literary work in
connection with the literary clubs.
Mrs. Decker has Just spent five weeks
at Victoria, where she carried out
her work in connection with the well
known literary clubs Of that city.
See the program at Dittman N
theatre tonight.
Out of Danger little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Haynes, who
has been seriously i'll is now out OF
danger.
Last Chance-to hear the Stroud
Trio-tonight. 1t
-
Feet. Not Pounds-That boa con-
strictor mentioned in Tuesdays Her.
aid is actually Fl feet long-not
merely a 21-pounder, as the Herald
enormously staed. 1t is really
some snake"
One-half of your admission to the
Fox theatre will 60 to the Mothers
Club fund. Have a good time by
visiting this moving picture show
tonight, and help a most worthy
cause at the came time.
a marriage license Vas isSueu YES
terday to Anastacio Fables and Con-
cepcion V~illanueva.
We Emphasize the ,Fact-Chil-
dren's portraits from Holm's Studio
lack no detail in portraying children
just as they are. Our most
painstaking efforts are put forth in
child DETERMINATIONS Studio,
1909 Elizabeth street. Make an APP
pointment today, Phone 337. 5-2-3t
The Mothers Club fund will re-
ceive half the admissions at the Fox
theatre tonight. Be sure to attend.
Knights of Columbus, Notice
The regular meeting will take
place tonight at ST. Joseph's College
at 5 o'clock. All members are urged
to attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

A fall rain is the real thing in a
weather crouch, and we wonder how
Longfellow viewed it so philosophi-
cally.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Goes to Edinburg-W. R. Mont
gomery, who came TO Brownsville
several months ago from Kansas
City, has accepted a position with
the Hidalgo and Starr Counties Alb
stract company Of Edinburg. He left
Tuesday for his new post. Mrs.
Montgomery and little daughter will
join him there in a few days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02
Knights of Columbus, Notice

The regular meeting will take
place tonight at St. Joseph's College
at s o'clock. All members are urged
to attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Notice to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is
hereby given that all tax payers
must make rendition for the state
and county taxes for the year 1912,
before May the first.-George Cham
poin, State and County Tax Assessor.
4-S-tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Feet. Not Pounds-That boa cor
strictor mentioned in Tuesdays Her
aid is actually p feet long-nC
merely a 21-pounder, as the Heral
enormously staed. 1t is reall
some snake"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

The management of the Grand has
made special efforts to get high class
vaudeville. Show your appreciation
by attending tonight, this being their
last performance in the city. 1t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

The railway company has again
been forced to resort to freight ears
to be used as express cars for the
upper Valley shippers. Four addi-
tional ears were sent up the Branch
yesterday morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

w. G. Shaw, II. U. Hart, "A. q
Swanson, II. Blair and L. F. Rorkt
motored to San Benito yesterday, re.
turning here last night.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02
CITY NEWS

X Y X X X X X X X X r X X \
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Last Chance-to hear the Stroud
Trio-tonight. 1t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

See the program at Dittman m
theatre tonight.
Out of Danger-The little son q
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Haynes, who
has been seriously i'll is now out OF
danger.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Bring the little ones to the Dit
mann theatre tonight to see the wild
animals, cowboys, and picture vaude-
Vile. No advance in price.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

A Herald notice pays, says Sec
rotary Whitney Of the Chamber OF
Commerce. A few days ago an ar
ticle appeared in The Herald stat
ing there was a one dollar prize
awaiting j.. c. Decker for a fret saw
ing exhibit at the Midwinter Fair.
Before eight o'clock next morning
the winner was waiting for his prize.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

BUTLER WINDMILLS-Large as
sortment in stock-Faltey Plumbing
& Supply Co. 5-1-1Ot
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

One-half of your admission to tn
Fox theatre will 60 to the Mothers
Club fund. Have a good time b,
visiting this moving picture SHOW
tonight, and help a most worth,
cause at the came time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Of course, | am going to the Fox
theatre tonight. They show SPLEEN
did pictures, and the Mothers Club
is to get half Of the receipts tonight.
Aren't you going?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Joe l.. Kowalski left yesterday aft,
ernoon on a business visit to San An
tonic and Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

A marriage license was Issued yes
terday to Anastacio Fables and Con,
cepcion Villanueva.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

The Mothers Club fund will re-
ceive half the admissions at the Fox
theatre tonight. Be sure to attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-02

Takes New Position Miss Birdie
Willard has accepted the position Of
stenographer at the freight depot.
The position was formerly held by
Miss Mae Goodridge. who will leave
today for her home in Robstown.