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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
ABEL PREPARING
FOR EARLY BOUT

|. Chattanooga. February Especial }
Jake Abel is training at the gymnasium
of the Eleventh United States cavalry
at Fort Oglethorpe for his next mill
Just who his opporent will be is moi
known but negotiations are under way
to have him meet Jack Britton. Bat
thing Nelson, frankie Whitney or Joe
Mandot.
Abel says that the reports which
have been spread that he is afraid te
meet various topnotchers is all hot air
and that he will take on Joe Rivers
Willie Ritehie, or any of the others ii
the financial end of ii is attractive
enough.
The local boy at the present time
is in grand condition as he is having
the advantage of working with good
sparring timber every day. All sorts
of timber is present among the ranks
of Uncle Sans lads and many OF them
are picking up the fighting game very
rapidly under Jakes instructions.
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more, another Birmingham product has
been signed. He is Whitney, a pitcher
who has done good service iir local anna
teur ranks.
Mcbride in Shape
Clyde Mcbride reported to headquarters
yesterday and met the manager. The
leftfielder, who has a eineh ON his posi-
ton for the coming season, is looking
finely. He has acquired new flesh. and
promises to have a good season. Messen-
Ger has written that he would report on
time and bring his contract with him.
There is an opening in center field, and
for that berth there will be merry scrap.
Berndon, a product of Albany of the
South Atlantic. is considered an excellent
promise. He led the Sally last season
and is highly recommended by those who
have seen him work. Senno, from the
Central, is another who is credited with
outheld ability. He is not heavy hit
ter but polls them for distance.
Carroll Is Certainty
And there is Charlie Carroll. IT is con-
sidered almost certain that he will latch
on. He will positively be retained even
IL he is not given a regular position.
There are few better utility men than
he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
INTERMEDIATES WIN
FROM SOPHOMORES

For the second time the Sophomore
Junior team of the b. ii. S. met de-
feat at the hands of the b. A. c. In
termediates. The score was 20 to II.
1t was a pretty game but with both
teams funnbling considerably. b.
Whatley and Hoko played the best
game for the club while Beckwith and
Sparlman played well for the Sophs.
The Junior b. A. c. team met de-
feat for the second time by the Junior
team of Henley school. This time by a
score of . to Z.
Line-ups of the Intermediates and
Sohps:
b. 4. c.-Whatley and Plosser, for
wards; Hoke, center; Bandy and Nc
David. guards.
b. H. S. sophs-Beokwith and Brad
ford, forwards Sparkman, center; Rob-
erts and Walker. guards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
KETCHEL WANTS TO
MEET MURPHY

Chicago. February 6.-Larney Liehten-
stein today telegraphed James coffroth,
san Francisco. that he would be glad to
send Steve Ketchell against Harlem
Tommy" Murphy in the western city Feb
ruary %, to take the place of Joe Man
dot, the southern lightweight, who has
been taken i'll. Ketchel's claims to recog-
milton are based his defeats of Patsy
Erouillard, "Pal' Brown and Art Stew
art. ketchel is challenger for the light
weight championship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
SENIOR LEAGUE
League standing:

. In a fast and well played game the
.Scph five defeated the Seniors yes.
terday at the b. H. S. by a score of
20 to "a. Not until the last two min
utes was the game decided
The race has now narrowed down be-
tween the Sophs ard Juniors
In another good game the Juniors
trimmed the Freshmen by a score of
IS to T3. Up until the last minutes
the Freshies led by score of 10 to
u, but two goals rung by the Junior
forwards changed defeat into victory.
Henley played nice game for the
Frcshies while Cooper and Lathern put
up the best game for the Juniors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
CHANCE ARRANGES
GAMES WITH THE
JERSEY CITY CLUB

New York, February Crank
Chance, the new manager of the New
York club of the American league,
who is starting east today to take up
his duties has arranged three practice
games a week with the Jersey city
club of the International league during
the month of March in Bermuda.
The Jersey City club has trained in
Bermuda before, but the New York
club is making an experiment in GO
ing there this spring. on the days un-
engaged with the Jersey skeeters the
first and second teams of the New
Workers will play against each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Lucy Dickinson has gone to
Roanoke, where she will give a concert.
Miss Dickinson, who is the daughter of
Or. and Mrs. A. ]. Dickinson, has a de-
ightful voice and was heard here
Wednesday afternoon at the meeting of
the Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton with Mrs. Tomlinson.
Miss En1ee McCrossin, who has@been so
delightfully."- entertained as the guest of
Mrs. Mfllspahgh in Meridian, returned
home Wednesday.
Mrs. George Westmoreland OF Atlanta
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles
T.. bowman, Jr.
Miss Fanny Conway of Louisville is
visiting Mr.. T. II. Conway and family
at 1924 South Thirteenth street, Ardis
Heights.
Mrs. Albert NJ. Lynn of Pittsburg tEthel
Sharpe) is expected today to be the
guest of Judge and Mrs. Sharpe and her
sisters, Mrs. William NJ. Jordan and Mrs.
Pascal Shook. Mrs. Lynn's friends al
ways welcome her in the most delight
fnl fashion, and knowledge of her COM
ing has influenced the planning of a num-
Der of informal little affairs
Mrs. NJ. r. stevens VIII leave today for
a trip to Panama.
Miss Carol Frohman, Mrs S. Marcus
and her daughter, Miss Elsie Marcus, OF
New York were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Ten Pankey this week while en- route tc
their home from New orleans, where they
attended Mardi Gras.
Miss Sara Mallam came home wednes-
day from New Orleans after visiting her
nival.
Mrs. W. II. Miller and Miss Mildred
Miller returned yesterday from Chatta-
nooga, where they visited friends.
Miss E1ora L.oveman or Chattanooga is
now in Florida with her sister. Mrs
Pruce Brewer, of this city, but will re-
turn in a few days. visiting Mrs Ortor
Patterson in Knoxville before going tc
her own home.
Mrs. William Mudd of Birmingham
notes the Mobile Register. so pleasantly
remembered by Mobilians when before
her marriage as Nell Nabors she visited
Miss Mary Danner, and since then a
young matron, will leave within the next
few weeks with her husband for San
Diego. Cal. to make their home. Miss
Mary Danner left last Saturday for Bir-
mngham to visit her friends prior to
her departure.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Heineke have re-
turned from three weeks trip to the
west coast of Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
Chestnut Spring Umpire;
Pratt and S7udcind 'HOld'

Scott Chestnut, who umpired last sea-
son in the Southeastern and Carolina
association, will be in charge of the field
during the exhibition games on Riekwood
Field this spring.
He and Manager Molesworth reached an
agreement yesterday morning. The local
fans will be glad of this news. for Ches-
nGtt is popular at home as he is abroad.
The games last season were umpired by
Wilspn Matthews who gave good service.
Swacina Holding Out
Harry Swaclna who was formerly first
baseman of the Mobile Gulls in the South
ern league. and who last season played
first for Newark in the Eastern league,
announced in tanning bee yesterday that
he had not signed his contract.
'"rhey win have to come TO me this
time" said Swats. promises don't go
very far" 1t is understood that the diff
ference Is a small one and will be ar
ranged. II swats reports he will join the
Newark club at Savannah. He is look
ing the picture of health, and states
that he is ready for an arduous season.
Last year he captained the Newark
club.
Pratt Hasn't Signed
Derrll Pratt, the Alabama star, who
made good last season with the ST. Louis
Browns, has not signed his contract for
the new season.
II is understood that Pratt considers
tie offer for the season not fat enough
1t is said that his salary was increased
only $500 for the season over the amount
he drew last year.
Last year Pratt broke into fast COM
pany and made good with rush. AS a
hitter and fielder, as a base runner and
all round good man he attracted nation
wide attention. He is in fine shape and
anxious to so to work. He feels, how
ever, that he should receive more pay
tllan he received when he broke into fast
company as an unknown quantity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
MRS. q. c. HILL
GIVES A LUNCHEON

Mrs. o. C. Hill gave a pretty lunch
con yesterday in which a violet color
scehme was employed. The table was
covered with Irish embroidery in the
center We're six bowls of yiolets, these
We're also scattered over the cloth.
In other details of the elaborate
luncheon the violet suggestion was
also followed The place cards had
the following names: Mrs W. b. Wood
all, Mrs. A. J. Wilkerson, Miss May
Woodall, Mrs. w. NJ Woodall, Mrs
Frank Williams, Mrs. j. Il. Eachoe,
Mrs. Charles Wycoff. Miss Sallie Lee
Woodall and Miss Edith Pauline HILL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
|ENSLEY HIGH FIVE
MEETS THE SHELBY
COUNTY TEAM TODAY

Columbiana, February 6.-(Speeial.)
On Friday afternoon at o'clock on
the Ensley High school grounds, a
game of basketball will be played be-
tween the teams OF the Ensley High
school and Shelby county high school
These teams played in Columbiana
last Friday night and the Ensley boys
won the game afte- hard fight by
the narrow margin of points, the
score being II 20 10.
| The Shelby county high school boys
leave Columbiana Friday morning and
are expected to give good account of
themselves in the game with Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
TO REQUIRE PLAYERS
TO WEAR NUMBERS

Princeton, \. j., February 6.-Parke II
LAWS, Princeton's representative on the
football rules committee, will advocate
at the coming meeting OF that body the
adoptionf of a rule requiring members OF
football teams to wear numbers. Mr.
Davis also will recommend that goal posts
be removed from the field of play and
set on the rear line of the zone behind the
goal line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
.WOLGAST WILL
MEET MURPHY

Portland, Ore, February G-Ad VOL
gast, former lightweight champion, who
has been spending some time in Portland,
stated today he would accept Coffroth's
offer to meet Tommy Murphy in a 20
round fight in San Francisco February p
in place of Joe Mandot provided the pro-
moter would guarantee him $4,000. and ex-
pcnses. Woigast also said he had re-
oeived an offer from New Orleans to box
Tack Britton or Joe Mandot in that city
some time in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
TO PUT STOP TO
BOXING BOUTS

Providence, r. l., February 6.-Governor
pothier today, because recent bout cul-
minated in fight between the referee and
one of the seconds, said he had instructed
his deputies to put a stop TO boxing ex-
libitions as they are a disgrace to CIV
ilization." He added that these affairs
have attracted thugs, pickpockets and
gamblers from all sections Of New Eng
land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
SMITHS CRACKERS
FAST SIGNING UP

Atlanta, February 6.-tspecial)-
Billy Smiths Crackers are signing up
with rapidty and those that have
not signed are not In any
nature a holdout. not a single kick
having been made over the monthly
stipend included for the players In
their documents.
Twenty -seven men are on the roster
of the Crackers for the coming season
and of this number Is have sent in
their signed contracts
The list of men signed are:
Pitchers-Beoker Price Herring,
Bausewein. Hartner, Osborn.
Observation-Disclosures Reynolds, Gra-
ham, Malcolmson.
nfelders-Agler Alperman, DohI
kenard
utfielders-callahan, Nixon sisa
Moran
The list of men unsigned s
Pitchers-Brady Weaver, L ftF
MusseF.
outfielders-Bailey, Long
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
SENATOR'S WIFE
PLEADS GUILTY

Washington, February 6.Mrs. John b.
Henderson. wife of former Senator Hen
derson of Missouri, and a society leader
here, pleaded guilty today in police court
of having been responsible for chopping
down tree on a public thoroughfare
near her home without first obtaining a
permit. She was released OF her personal
recognizance to refrain from directing the
destruction of any more trees on public
property. The affair caused a furry in
capital society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
Boats Break Rec0rd

Albany, n. Y, February 6.-With a
record OF 317 consecutive days of navi-
cation. boats on the Hudson river be-
tween Albany and Troy and New York
made their last through trips today.
This years continuous navigation rec
ord exceeded the former record estab-
Bshed in 1910 by Is days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
MANY TIGERS ARE ON
THE "TIOLD OUT LIST

a regular catcher signed up.
Cobb, Crawford and Dubuc, like Stan
age, have not as yet come to terms
with President Navin as to their 1918
stipend Local papers have charged
that the four players have agreed
among themselves that the club must
meet the demands OF the quartet be-
fore any will sign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
Hardgroye Getting Fat
Several College Pitchers

The manager will give several collegians
trials this season. AS has been published,
he has acquired Young Thompson. who
starred some seasons ago in the Southern
Intercollegiate Athletic association with
the University of Georgia. There in one
game he struck out Il men and estab-
lished a new record in college baseball.
In addition Molesworth has landed a
youngster from the University of Ala
bama. His name is Moorer, and he is
said to be promising collegian. Further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07

Detroit, February 6.--The signed
contract of Catcher Rondeau, re-
cruit, was received today by the De-
troit American league baseball club.
With Stanage still holding out for an
increase in salary, according to infor-
nation given out at the local baseball
office the Detroit club still is without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
Joseph GilIuly Dead

Denver. Colo, February 6.-Joseph
w. Gilluly. treasurer of the Denver
and Rio Grande Railroad company and
an einpioye of that corporation since
Its organization in 1872, died here to-
day of Brights disease. Mr.. Giiluly
was born.at Shrewsbury, N. j., in 1851. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
CORNELL FOOTBALL
SCHEDULE GIVEN OUT

Ithaca, n. y, February e.
The addition of Harvard and
the Carlisle Indians is the fea-
ture of the Cornell football
schedule announced today. Dart
mouth, Pennsylvania Slate. Will
liams and Allegheny are dropped
from the schedule.
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Society
Continued From Page Six

tCOntfnued From Page Six
Adams will be the guest of the club and
read her paper, 1.-The Problem of Sin as
Shown in Hawthorn's Romances," which
was awarded the prize at the general fed
Grafton.
The Edgewood club will hold a house
keepers excursion to Birmingham plants,
u which representatives of other clubs
will be invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07
CHESNUTT SECURED
TO OFFICIATE IN
EXHIBITION GAMES
Baseball News Breaking
Fast With Manager Here

Hav you ever heard of Paul Fittery?
The name might be applied to the star
of a melodrama cast And yet he is
simply a pitcher. His contract, signed,
reached Manager Molesworth from Tre-
mont, Pa. yesterday.
Last season Frittery was in the Caro-
lima association. He was a wonder in
that league. He is a sidewheeler, and
Scott Chestnut and others who have seen
him work predict that he will go in the
Southern league.
He is 8 feet 8 inches tall and weighs
16l pounds.
Scout Boosts Padr0n
Manager Molesworth yesterday received
q letter from Howard Earl, the well
known scout of the Pittsburg Pirates.
Earl was writing concerning Padron. Pad
ron, incidentally. is the Cuban who will
be member of the Baron team the en-
suing season.
'IIe is a better man than Almeda,"
writes the scout. HE is fast, has mag
field. He has a good physique and his
habits are exemplary. He is sensitive. as
all Cubans are. But this will prove only
q little drawback
In other words, Senof Padron is like
the other recruits. They are all mighty
good in the spring. But Molesworth is
hopeful concerning Padron and intends TO
try him out at third.
Many Good Catches
Garry Hermann writes Manager Moles-
worth a friendly letter and incidentally
mentions Fred Mayer. The big boss of
the Cincinnati Reds expresses regret that
he waived on the catcher obtained by
the Barons from the White Sox. 'He will
hit in the Southern league" writes Garry,
800 any old season.
The indications are that Molesworth will
have some trouble in his catching depart
nlent Everyone was thinking that he
would use Mayer for a regular catcher
and Dilger for a second string man, be-
cause Dilger is an excellent receiver and
magnificent thrower to- second. But
row it seems that Lage is a good man.
The astute individual who recommended
Elliott and Dilger, both of whom made
good with Birmingham, writes that Lage
is better all round man than either of
the other proteges.
Hardgrove Getting Fat
Hardgrove writes the manager that lie
has acquired Is pounds of flesh. This is
good news, for Hardgrove is one of the
smartest pitchers who ever wore a Baron
Uniform. With little more weight than
he had last season he should so mighty
good this year.
Boyd and Prough have signed their con-
tracts. No trouble is anticipated from
Fcxen and Hardgrove, although on ac-
count of the new ruling in the league 1t
vas necessary to cut Foxens salary TO
the $500 standard. Molesworth received
excellent reports from Dunn, the young
ran obtained from Ottumwa. He had
ranked for several seasons with Boyd be-
fore Boyd left the Central company. Last
season he won his usual 20 games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07

Mrs. George Westmoreland Of Atlanta
Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles
T., bowman, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-07

Miss En1ee McCrossin, who has>been SO
delightfully."- entertained as the guest of
Mrs. Millspahgh in Meridian, returned
home Wednesday,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-05-23
Opyrlght l0l2 The BObb,- Merrill Company
SYNOPSIS.

At the beginning OF great automobile
race the mechanician OF the Mercury,
Stanton's machine, drops dead. Strange
youth, Jesse Floyd, volunteers, and Is ac-
cepted. In the rest during the twenty
four hour race Stanton meets a stranger,
Miss Carlisle, who introduces herself The
Mercury wins race. Stanton receives
flowers from Miss Carlisle, which he ig-
nores. Stanton meets Mis- Carlisle on a
train leaves. Stanton and Miss Carlisle
follow in auto Accident by which Stan
ton is hurt is mysterious. Floyd. at lunch
with Stanton, tells of his boyhood. Stan
ton again meets Miss Carlisle and they
dine together. Stanton comes to track
sick, but makes race They have acct
dent Floyd hurt, but not seriously. At
dinner Floyd tells Stanton of his twin
sister, Jessica. Stanton becomes very III
and loses consciousness. On recovery, at
his hotel Stanton receives invitation and
er, and meet Miss Carlisle. Stanton and
Floyd meet again and talk business
They agree to operate automobile factory
as partners. Floyd becomes suspicious OF
Miss Carlisle. Stanton again visits Jes-
sica, and they become fast friends. Stan
ton becomes suspicious of Miss Carlisle
Just before important race tires needed
for Stanton's care are delayed Floyd
traces the tires and brings them to camp
During race Stanton deliberately wrecks
his car to save machine in track. Stan
ton and Floyd thrown out and lose con-
seriousness. Two weeks later Stanton
awakes, and believes Floyd dead Miss
Carlisle admits she was responsible for
accident to Stanton and for his previous
Illness. They part. Stanton visits Jes-
sica. and much of mystery Is unraveled
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-05-23

me. truly" she whispered. Were
playin' square. now"
His reply was inarticulate. the ex.
preston which leaped into his eyes
was that with which he once had
looked at Floyd across the cups OF
chocolate. Only now II came with the
nerce movement that crushed her sup
pie figure In an embrace blending ev.
cry passion to be spent on man or
woman.
Jess. Jess-comrade Jess. love
Jess!"
After a while. she made the last
essay.
You're sure. Ralph"
Hush"
You've lost your racin' mechani.
cian."
I'm not going to race, we're going
to Buffalo to open the Comet automo-
bile factory"
I've known you every minute; you
didn't all know either Jes or Jessica.
For the first time since the Mercury
car changed tires on the Cup race
course, Stanton's blue-black eyes
laughed into the gray ones.
Perhaps not, but know Jess Stan
ton. Get your hat and furs and come
sign your contract; we're terminated
for the long run, my girl"
THE END.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1913-05-23
THRIFT OF OZARK COUPLE
Own Hands on Silver Wedding
Anniversary.

Everyone who has got several gifts
exactly alike will appreciate the
shrewdness of this Ozark couple who.
in the matter of presents. took things
into their own hands.
"Speakin' of being thrifty" said HI
Buck, reckon Cy WATSON and his.
wife, that came here from Iowa, about
take the prize"
"How's that?" asked the stranger
who was waiting in front OF the black.
smith shop while his horse was being
shod.
We'll, you see Cy and Mirandy
wanted to celebrate their silver we'd
ding. They had never celebrated any
anniversary before because, as Miriam
dy told my wife, the silver wedding
was the first one where the presents
would be worth more than the
victuals.
Even then they worried good deal
for fear everybody would bring pickle
forks or butter knives. But after a
while they hit on an idea that worked
first rate.
They wrote at the bottom OF the
invitations, asking the folks not to buy
presents until they got there, for the
jeweler from Buckeye Bridge would
be in the yard with full line OF sill
verware, and no two pieces alike"
THAT was clever" said the stran
ger. picked out their own presents
you might say"
Yes" said Hi, but that wasn't the
best part of it. We learned arterward
they dickered with the jeweler and got
him to give them 20 per cent. on all
he sold. youths Companion.