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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05

the daily press the story of Hun
garian farmer who had dug up the
corpse of a supposed vampire. stuffed
three pieces of garlic and three stones
in the mouth and then driven a stake
through the body. Servia and Bull
garia follow closely in the wake OF
Hungary, and in the eighteenth CEN
tury an official examination of many
graves was made. and the report OF
such examination embodied in a pub
lie document. 1t states that large
number of undecomposed bodies, un-
doubtedly those of vampires, were dis
covered q In 1853 there was an epi-
demic Of vampirism in a Bulgarian VIII
lage.
The inhabitants became SO fright
ened that when night set in, instead of
retiring to rest in the usual manner.
they all assembled together in one cen
tral hall to pass the night IN COM
pany. While they were away from
their houses. however. the enraged
vampires entered them, turned every
thing topsyturvy and smeared all the
pictures. ornaments and furniture with
blood and dirt.
The Russians hold tenaciously to
belief in the realitytof vampires. but
they attribute the birth of a vampire
as due to an unholy union between u
witch and a werewolf. or a devil In
many parts of Russia watchers remair
by the dead right through every night
until burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05

Mississippi has a nickname which is
also taken of the terms used.
Arkansas is called the Bear state
This name was bestowed because of the
forests when the state was first settled.
Colorado, the Centennial state" is SO
called because it was admitted into the
Union in 1876 the year that marked the
one hundredth anniversary of independ-
ence in America.
Connecticut, the Nutmeg state" was
so called because it was said OF the set
tiers who first lived in the state, ''They
are SO sharp that they can sell wooden
nutmegs to customers and not get
caught"
Delaware, the"Blue Hen state" was
named in the following manner: One of
the best-known officers of a Delaware
regiment during the civil war was a GER
tain Captain Caldwell. who had become
known as a chicken fancier and breeder
of gamecocks. He advanced the opin-
ion that the best game birds came from
the eggs of the blue hen, and III jest the
men of his regiment were dubbed by
their fellows .the blue hens a name
which afterward came to be applied to
dwellers in Delaware generally.
Indiana, the "Hoosier state. is said
to be corruption Of the world husher.
a Vulgar term throughout the west for d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
NICKNAMES OF STATES

Nearly every state in the Union has
a nickname. Some are too obvious to
need explanation, as, for instance. in
the case of Alabama, the Cotton state;''
Florida, the Peninsular state, etc. But
some of the others have names which
are not so plain and these can only
be accounted for by finding the origin
from the French word bayou, which sig
nifies a sluggish watercourse. and the
name, 'the Bayou state,' is the familiar
one given to Mississippi, in reference
to the numberless watercourses shown
on the first maps of the state, says the
Pittsburg Dispatch
New York, the Empire state" takes
it's nickname from the title given it by
Washington written during the winter
of 1874.
Minnesota. the Gopher state" takes
its nickname from the French word
''gaufre,' which means honeyeombed.
The state was so called because of the
great number of lakes which honey
combed that land and because of the
great number of ground squirrels which
burrowed into the earth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05

chesnut trees that grow there. for "buclz-
eye" is a common name for horse-chest-
nut.
In an arch, the stones of which were
symbolized by the thirteen original states.
Pennsylvania occupies the central or key
stone position, and hence came 1t to
be called the keystone state
On the state seal of South Carolina
appears a palpetto. and the nickname
of the state is derived from this.
In the war of 1872 SO many volunteers
came from Tennessee. that il has ever
since been called the Volunteer state"
Before Texas was admitted into the
Union, its flag bore single star. and
from this fact it derives its nickname
the Lone Star state.'
West Virginia, the Panhandle state"
has a nickname which is very ancient.
In the early history OF America, all the
British possessions were called Virginia.
and were spoken of under the general
name of the colony, and dominion of
Virginia. Later, to differentate what is
known as Virginia from the country en-
braced in New England it was called
Old Virginia, or Old Dominion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
Peasants Believe in Vampires

Proofs of the Persistence OF The be-
lief In the reality of vampires are 70
hand from a small Russian village.
Some three years ago the head of a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02

glimpse of the y%oungster dropping into
the chasm. Heberich jumped over the
edge of the falls. and the fall Of father
and child into the gorge was almost
simultaneous.
Barney dropped into a pool and was
thrown on a shelf Of rock. where be
stopped. His wooden cap had slipped
over his face, and it saved him from
being cut badly. Heberich reached the
boy, who was conscious.
After dragging the child to safety
among the powders at the side Of the
rapids the man realized his right leg
was smashed at the knee. He shouted
for help. Miss Stella Quinn, who wa
passing on the highway. heard him
and called her brother-in-law, Herbert
McMullen. who. learning Heberich's
plight, fetched Others.
Blankets were lowered with ropes,
and in these little Barney was wrapped
and pulled to the edge of the bank.
Miss Quinn ran with him to his moth
er. Heberich fastened the rope about
his Nv shoulders and was pulled up.
He was taken to the home Of George
Young, where DR.. A. H. Palmer at
tended him. The surgeon found the
mar was gashed and bruised severely,
but was confident the patient would re-
owe
The boy soon was busy with his toys.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02

ures, as you know. Now they've got
to robbing foreigners down in Hong
kong. You know Mrs. Desbrow? She
has a bungalow on the peak"
Frank blushed holly. "Oh. l know
her" he mumbled.
Langham's face was blank. He did
not wan Frank Oakley to know
that he had guessed that the Ameri-
can was in love with the handsome
Englishwoman or that in her refusal
to marry Frank had been found a mo-
tive for a jewel robbery at her bunga-
low. If he was going to trail Oakley
it would be in his own way.
"Well Mrs. Desbrow has lost a val
liable gem from her collection. It's
one that her husband bought from a
south China mandarin. a pure and
priceless emerald that once formed an
eye in the forehead of a statue of
Buddha. She has worn the emerald as
a pendant. and a week ago last night
it disappeared from the strong box in
her bedroom"
"a week ago last night? Why. |
was there then" said Oakley thought
fully. 81 don't remember anything
about it"
1T was not discovered until after
your departure"
Oakley started and glanced sharply
at his companion. but Langham's face
was eXpressionless.
you've asked me to assist you in
your search. What can l do?' asked
Oakley after awhile.
1--WE got to go over into the native
city. 1 expect. They say you know
it pretty well. that you have made sur
veys Of it and so forth"
"That's true"
LET us begin the first thing in the
morning. The only clew l have is
that the same night the robbery occur
red a trusted servant vanished and has
not since been seen"
Have you any trace of him?"
1--WE been sent to Shanghai by one
who claimed to know"
Frank Oakley was thoughtful for
awhile.
ut is my IMPRESSION" he said at
last. "that If you were advised to come
to Shanghai the emerald has gone in
the opposite direction"
"Why?" asked the other specifically.
"Oh. just knowledge Of the Asiatic
character" returned Oakley vaguely.
and Langham was the more convinced
that the American was concerned in
the gem robbery. He determined to
permit the younger man to lead in the
search for the stolen gem. but he de-
termined to control the situation him
self.
"rhen you won't come into the old
city with me" he asked aztec q pain
fnl silence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
The Emerald
Eye
1t Proves Too Much Of a
Temptation
BY MACKIE

In the Shanghai club the electric
fans We're humming drowsily, and Chi
nese boys stepped silently to and fro
with trays of cooling drinks.
Frank Oakley moved indolently in
his long wicker chair as another man
sank into the seat beside him.
Hello, Oakley" said the newcomer
pleasantly, at the same time lifting a
reckoning finger to a passing servant.
"Ah, Langham! How are YOU?
Thought you We're in Hongkong."
Frank sat up in his chair and scanned
the others dark. blunt featured face.
Was" said the other tersely.
Whats the trouble now? Must be
something up or you wouldn't be here.
You seem to camp on the trail of old
mar trouble" grinned Frank, pushing
his cigar case across the table.
Something is up. Can you spare
time to be in on it? I've got to have
an assistant"
1T happens to be my dull time.
Count on me. What is it this time?'
"Oh, these rascally natives can't
keep their hands off the temple treas
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
NORMAN S. TABER.

NORMAN S. TABER.
the minds OF the experts as to who is
the better miller, Kiviat or Taber, now
that Jones has quit the track.
In the short time he has been ON
peting Taber has made IN enviable rec
ord. Practically unknown two years
ago, he faced the great Jones when the
call for the mile was heard in the Har-
ward stadium. But few figured Taber
had Il chance.
Be that as it may. the fact remains
that TaDer raced Jones to a dead heat
in very good time. 1t was said on that
occasion that Jones didn't waste all his
efforts, for he held back to give Tell
Berna a chance to score in the same
event.
Because of his great showing on that
occasion the American Olympic COM
mittee practically decided that he
would be a fit candidate to represent
Uncle Sam in the 1900 meter race at
Stockholm. Previous to that he gave
kiviat q hard fight for first honors in
an event of the same distance at the
tryouts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
Headaches and NEURALGIA.

Too much eXertion in the hot wealth
er and going too long without food. as
n is tempted to. bring on headache
and neuralgia, especially in the case
of ONE Neuralgia is often due, too.
to debility. In that case a tonic is the
best cure. For this it is safer to get a
prescription from your w doctor, as
a tonic that suits one person may do
harm to another. For an ordinary
headache battle the temples and the
back of the neck with water as hot
as you can bear it. A little vinegar or
eau de cologne added to the water
makes it even more refreshing. Con-
tinue bathing for ten minutes, then
dry face md neck, let down your hair,
drink half a glass of hot milk. slip on
n loose dressing gown and lie down
for half an hour in a darkened room.
and after you have slowly dressed you
should feel quite well again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02

MISS IN NAVY BLUE
witnessed a more g%rotesque and BIZ
zarre assortment of bathing costumes
than any season previous cannot for a
minute be doubted. One brief glimpse
Of the modes will serve to convince.
A group of modish bathing costumes
presents a startling riot Of color and a
most interesting adaptation Of the
unique fashion features that have
dominated the seasons styles.
Navy blue tafeta is combined in
the bathing suit illustrated, with anne
thyst silk trimming for collar, cuffs
and straps down the front panel Of
blouse and skirt. Diamond shaped fig
ures in brique red outlined with white
ming. A blue silk cap with fiat crush
ed bow of blue and white striped silk
completes this costume.
A suit more conservative, but not less
decorative from a trimming standpoint.
is of navy blue taffeta with pin stripe
of emerald green. The collar and cuffs
of this suit are comprised of black and
white ratine in a large broken plaid.
and the front of the costume is trim
med in panel effect with small green
crystal buttons.
Caps, bonnets, shoes and parasols, as
we'll as hand bags and corsage bou-
quets of rubber flowers, are not the
least significant Of the details of the
bathing costume. These accessories
each match the trimming in color.
Slippers for bathing are fashioned Of
ribbed silk in bright colors and in two
toned effects. Visored caps and sun
bonnets are among the unique fancies
for the beach headdress. A cap Of bright
red silk has a gay plaid silk facing
in visor and a band of the silk about
the crown. Over a bath, cap of Nell
rose silk is worn a soft outing hat
shape, the lining Of the plain rose silk
and the top of crown and brim Of Bull
garian silk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
Glass Eye Saves a Head,

Frederick Thomas saved himself
from a beating in Philadelphia by TAX
ing out his glass eye and showing it
to Policeman Hough, who was about to
hit him on the head with his club. In
stead Of the blow Hough arrested
Thomas. who was n of the striking
walters at the Racket club and had
attacked a bellboy who had refused to
go out with the rest of the strikers.
Thomas saw Hough coming on a run
and Immediately presented the police
man with his glass eye.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
DEFENDS UMPIRES,
President Lynch Says They Are Doing
Excellent Work.,

-J'S'' SoyS hSy NTS DOII1S
Excellent Work.
Thomas j. Lynch. president of the
National league. has come out with a
strong defense of his umpires and ex-
pressed the utmost confidence in their
ability, integrity and personal char
acter.
He spoke particularly we'll of Quig-
ley, who has been harshly criticised
for his work in recent games and in
sisted that his umpires should not be
made the scapegoats for the fancied
grievances. headless actions or poor
playing of any ball club"
Mr.. Lynch's full statement follows:
The umpiring in the National league this
season has been as good, if not better, as
at any time in the last four years. | am
satisfied with the ability, integrity and
personal character of the members Of NV
umpire staff, and | want to go on record
positively as saying that not one Of these
men is going to be made the scapegoat
LOT the rancled grievances. headless ac-
tons or poor playing of any ball club.
me time and money it has taken to
build up this staff is not going to be null
lifted by the absolutely uniustifed critt,
w apl'ollteu cup owners.
l am especially we'll pleased with the
work or young Mr.. Quigley. lie has the
AFFINITY ana temperament, and with a lit
Tie more major league experience | feel he
Will develop into a high class official.
IN case that my position has been mis-
understood in any quarter, I wish to state
again and finally that unless Illness or a
violation OF instructions makes It neces-
sary there VIII be no change this season
IN the personnel OF the present umpire
staH. I. j, LYNCH, President.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
LEAPS into FALLS
FOR YOUNG SON
Father Saves Boy From Rapids
at Risk Of Life.

Engulfed in Il torrent of ice cakes
below Wrishts falls at Marlboro. n.
Y, over which they had fallen more
than sixty feet. Bernard Heberich and
his son Barney, three years old. We're
saved from death by a narrow margin,
says the New York Times. Heberich
was skating on a lake. drawing his boy
on a sled. Barney was laughing when
his father stubbed his toe and fell.
Heberich's hold on the sled D loos-
ened. and when he scrambled to his
feet he saw sled and child sliding to-
ward the brink of the falls.
The sled slipped off the ice at the
brink. 1t was seized by the falling
water. The father had an agonizing
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
New Nickname For Hau.sr

congo Is the new nickname OF Ar
mold Hauser, the st, Louis Cardinals
tiny iDfelder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
KNIFE REFORMED BANDIT.
Criminal Tendencies Gone After TWEEN.
ty-four Years In Prison.

Criminal Tendencies Gone After TWEEN.
ty-four Years In Prison.
"Black Bart" Holiday, sentenced for
life to Marquette (Mich.) prison in 1889
for highway robbery, was released re-
Gently after having served t~wenty-four
years.
Holidays exploits in the woods Of
northern Michigan and Wisconsin RI
vailed those Of Jesse James. He held
up stagecoaches and waylaid travel
ers. When received ut the prison he
was illiterate, Ill kept and gave the
prison authorities much trouble.
A surgical operation changed his
character completely. and since 1t was
performed he has been a model pris-
Oner, studying hard and gaining a fair
education.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
Jack Rabbit a DANGEROUS Beast

While w. J. Lininger was driving
north of Quincy. Mimi. his horse STUN
bled over a jack rabbit and fell. When
Lininger attempted to assist the animal
to Its feet 1t fell against him and
crushed his collar bone. A jack rabbit
scared n team driven by Albert Mack
OF Omemee. MIMI. 80 that it ran away
md threw the driver out of the wagon.
Stacks left leg was fractured In two
t'nreS,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
DROWNING, SHOOK HANDS.
"Goodby; It's All UP With Me-" Said
Man In Irish | AXE.

Describing at an inquest in Ireland
his efforts to save Captain Cameron.
who was drowned in Waterston lake,
Athlone, through the capsizing of the
boat from which they were fishing. a
gamekeeper named Mears stated that a
large fish which had been got into the
boat jumped. and in making a grab at
it Captain Cameron stumbled and up
set the boat.
The witness swan to him and as
sisted him to the boat. 1t rolled over
again and Captain Cameron, missing
his hold. went down. He came to the
surface again and shook hands with
the witness. saying. "Goodby. Mears:
it's all up with me-
Then he sank and was not e e again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
Rising In the MORNING..

DO not spring out Of bed as soon as
you open your eyes In the morning.
Remember that while you sleep your
vitality Is lowered and your circulation
not so strong. A sudden jump out Of
bed Is II shock to the heart. Stretch
and yawn us soon as you wake and
then yawn and stretch ana take plenty
OF time doing 1t. Then get up quietly
when you are thoroughly Weakened.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
Here's a Latest Drink-Try "Eleanor
MinfV

Miss Eleanor Wilson, youngest daugh.
ter OF the president. has evolved the
new drink known by her name. Use
the following:
Three fingers Of chocolate strip.
A dash Of mint.
A filler Of charged water.
A block Of bisque glace.
A double portion Of whipped cream.
A sprinkle Of chopped nuts.
MaraSchinO cherries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-10-02
AFTER JONES' CROWN. Z
Norman Tabor Of Brown University
Very Fast In the Mile.

Very Fast In the Mile.
If John Paul Jones amateur mile
record either is equaled or smashed in
the near future count on Norman s.
Taber Of Brown university to turn the
trick. The young c%ollegian, who sails
soon for England to finish his studies
ut Oxford, is destined to achieve the
mile record honor, considering what he
has accomplished in his two years
activity OF the cinder path.
Taber has flashed 4 minutes 20 Sec
onds for the distance on numerous oc-
casions. In each case, however, there.
was no one to push him to the limit, OF
else he might have made better time.
He is confident of wiping out the won
derful performance of + minutes IS IS
seconds hung up by Jones at the recent
intercollegiate championship meeting.
Since the opening of the present OUT
door season some doubt has existed in
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-11-16
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|dxfno | n.wm Irt,nfH ma aaimw ill e pln
No Soliciting of Funds any Public Meeting in Connection
with this Campaign. Today is Mems Day in Tulsa
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of Tulsa
CLIFFORD PIERCE

ordern ngHnfteY f eYomgI from r raj n
N|wrkne professional will pre- Or
mtp Kmhnga or
|mdNy msunhch htr bowl
| liar Christian Conn t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-11-16

Secretary r. X. Y. NJ C. A, sa-
pulpa. Tigert Memorial morning
service. United Presbyterian evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25
BARON
Pitches One Hit Game and
Warrington Team is I'm
able to Score.

Pitcher Baron. OF the Elks club OF
the City Baseball League, held the
hard hitting Warrington team to a
single hit in the game at Union park
Sunday afternoon and the local All
Star team won the game by a scora
of Z to 0.
The game was fast played and al
though considerably ene-sided it was
an interesting contest. The hitting
of Beverage and Smith and the pitch
ing of Baron were the features OF
the game.
The local team played errorIess
ball with the exception OF Moran in
center, who dropped fly after maxi
ing long run and good catch,
while the visitors had two errors.
Score:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25
BONLERS
Win the Third Straight
Game from the Scho-
lastlcs.

In the first game played at the
park Sunday afternoon the BowIers,
the tail-enders in the league, de-
feated the Scholastics in a we'll play
ed seven-innin game by score of
8 to 1.
The game was we'll played and in
teresting and it looked as If the
SCHOLARSHIPS were going to tie the
score in the fifth when Burnett
weakened, but Cross, the Star twirl-
er OF the Bowlers, VINO had pitched a
ten-inning game Saturday at Man
nington, went to the rescue and
held the hard hitting scholastics in
the last two innings.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25
TYPHOID
Causes Death of Theodore Wilson In
Local Hospital.

Funeral services over the body OF
theodore Wilson. aged seven years,
sen OF Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wilson.
who died in local hospital after an
Illness of typhoid fever Saturday
night was held at the home at WILSON,
burg ut O'Clock Sunday afternoon
The Rev. Felix X. struve conducted
1.-THE services and the burial was in the
Odd Fellows cemetery at o'Neil. The
chIld's father. brother and siSter are
also in a serious condition in local
hospital Of the same disease.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25
stnnding of the OIubs.
picture statesmen at Work,

A moving picture concern recently
obtained permission to take a series
OF moving pictures illustrating French
parliamentary life. Legislators soon
got to hear OF the matter, says Les
NouyeIles, some of them showing
themselves particularly anxious to fig-
ure on the llm. The taking OF the
film lasted several days, and the oper-
atOr took pictures OF the chamber at
all times. Photographs will show the
deserted benches OF the morning, with
q dozen or so deputies discussing laws
affecting the whole OF France, the sol
emn arrival OF the president, life In
tho lobbies, a stormy afternoon Bea7
sion and the thronesd Fefreghmanti
bar.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25

stolen Singleton, smith,
Quinn.
Double pIaws-singleton to Jones,
Falker to Jones.
Hit by pftcher-by Turner 2.
Left on bases-lMannington :.
Clarksburg 3.
First base on errors-Manningbon
/. Clarksburg 1.
First base on balls-off Turner /,
off Baron I.
Struck out-by Baron .. by Tur-
ner 6.
Umpire-Cook.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25

The Billy Allen Musical COMEDY
Company, which will apear all this
week at the Robinson Grand, opening
tonight with sumptous production
OF "The Three Twins. arrived in the
city Sunday from Morgantown. where
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25

ments one usually ands at 81 and
$3.50 shows
'.The Three Twins is Joseph NJ.
Gaites's smartest OF all musical COM
ediea. and includes the famous 'Yama
Yama" song. .'Cuddle Up a Little
Closer Good Night Sweetheart 7;
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25
Saturdays Results.

Detroit s, New York /.
New York 4, Detroit 2.
chicago Z. Philadelphia 4.
Washington 4. st. Louis 2.
Boston 4. Cleveland 3.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-08-25
Today,s Ganes.

Washington at Chicago.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
Boston at Detroit.
New York at Cleveland.