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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

Guilty in keeping the women In the hos
pital work instead of on the field. They
were determined to get as near the firing
line as possible.
She has Just come from Washington.
whore she talked with many govern
ment officials. So when asked whether
she desired this country to recognize
the Chinese republic her reply was
awaited with interest.
"As yet. she said, there Is no es-
tablished and formulated government
to be recognized. With whom for in
stance could you treat? With Yuan
Shi-k'ai? There are provinces which
do not recognize him. We have no real
administration. There is an assembly,
but you can have some idea of It's
value as "A real representative body
when | tell you that 16 of the z elect
ed delegates are from a single province.
II am not in favor of recognizing the
republic as such Until ii has progressed
further, but | do not reflect the des' res
of the majority of my countrymen. They
do wish to be recognized by the for
eign governments
Dr. Yamei Is an ardent admirer OF
Yuan Shih-k al, whom she has known
personally for long time. She told OF
his receiving DIR. sun Vat Sen when
the latter came to see him from south
ern China and of how Yuan won DR.
Suns loyal aid In the management oi
affairs. She told how a southern gen
eral, strong enough to have started
his own movement" came to the north
to spend few days and stayed three
months helping Yuan reorganize the
army.
"Youan Is a man OF such ability, tact
and power she said that now the
south is afraid TO have their leaders
come north. They say Yuan wins them
all to his party"
She told how the horde of officeseek-
ers were disposed of and Woodrow
Wilson may like to take notice. In
China they came from the south anc
they were many and rapacious. They
said they had made the revolution g
success and they, as the victors, want
/ ed the spoils.
! so at last, in despair, the order weni
/ forth that all salaries were reduced. There
1 were to be none higher than $50 month
onc some were to be much less. When 4
man asked for a job he was told. Here's
one, but 1t pays only $50 a month"; They
waited one month; two months. Theil
funds became exhausted. | believe ths
same thing has occasionally happened ii
! Washington. The officeseeker stays first
at the best hotel. Then he goes to a
smaller one; then to a boarding house;
/ then to a hall bedroom, and finally back
home sadder and poorer II not wiser. That
was the way they did in China.
THAT the country is fundamentally
sound is proved by the fact that in
| spite of the unrest and the disturbed con-
dilions we are prospering. The revenues
since the revolution have been greater
than they were before. All we ask is that
| you be patient with us.
In spite of your theory that the Chi
nese are a stolid people, we are at heart
as emotional as the Americans that
is saying a good deal My people began
the revolution without knowing what they
were going to do when they had destroyed
the government they had. They said
When the times comes to decide we will
do something because we shall be obliged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Approach 1913 Baseball Season
"A. c.. BASKETBALL FIVE
is DEFEATED BY ATLANTA
THE CRACKER SHOOTERS TURN
TABLES ON ERSTWHILE CHAM
PIONS AND ADMINISTER DE-
FEAT-GAME HARD FOUGHT

Atlanta. FEBRUARY ESPECIALLY THE At
lanta Athletic club turned the tables on
the birmingham Athletic club here to-
night by the score of 81 TO "a after one
of the fiercest yet cleanest games ever
played on a local floor.
The contest was witnessed by the
largest crowd ever turned out to bas-
ketball game here.
IL was a see-saw game all the way
through, first Birmingham then Atlanta
leading Birmingham led at the end OF
the first half IA to 18 and the teams
swapped, the lead until three minutes
before the end of the second half when
the score stood Is to "a in Atlanta's favor,
Three spectacular field goals by Dubard
the Atlanta center, who played the best
all around game of any man on either
team, decided the game in Atlanta's favor
Two of the goals were shot while he
was covered by a Birmingham guard.
Major played the best game for Bir-
rningham and registered several long field
goals In this particular. however, Bir-
mingham lost several points, the Atlanta
guarding being SO fierce under the bas-
ket that they were forced to make long
shots. The game was delayed hall
hour in starting, awaiting tne arrival ol
the Birmingham train which brought Rao-
bit wharton TO the game.
DR.. Stroud of Mercer refereed the con.
test
The lineup:
Atlanta-Forbes d1) left forward; Smitf
80, right forward; Dubard Q2). center
S Weaver, left guard; Carter, right guard.
Blrmingham-Major QD, left forward
MCGOWAN (s), right forward; Davis, cen
ter: Nesbit left guard; Wharton 2), right
guard.
Summary: Field goals, Forbes S, Smith
4, Dubard @, Major 5, MCGOWAN 4. Whar'
ton 1. Foul goals. Major A. Forbes /
Fouls committed, Atlanta s. Birmingham
4 Referee Stroud of Mercer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
GUN CLUB SHOOT

Seven shooters were at the weekly
shoot OF the Birmingham Gun ciui
on Friday afternoon E. NJ Cornwell
shot high. making SO out of his 1OC
shot at in a gale of wind. lie was
followed by J. c. Broyles with S5.
On Saturday afternoon Cornwen shot
high again. making 6S out of rs shot
at better performance than the day
before with the weather somewhat bet
ter.
Professional Tom Classify was out
on Saturday as was also Clyde Hunter
Both were shooting below their aver
age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
PLA YERS CLAIMED BY MORE
THAN ONE NATIONAL CLUB
TO BE DECIDED BY LOT

Cincinnati. February s-The national
baseball commission announced here to-
day that players selected by major
clubs for 1918 who have been claimed
by more than one National association
club have been awarded by lot. These
players will not be available to the
minor league clubs except in cases
where their services are no longer de-
sired by major league clubs. The list
of all players claimed was made public
on February by Secretary Farrell of
the National association.
In 1912 60 players were drafted by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Airship Shed on HeligOland

From Inc IohdOh CHFUhIcIe.
Berin--The newspapers announce that
an airship shed is to be built on Heliogo-
land and that its construction will be
begun In the spring. The shed will be
of the revolving type, so that 1t can be
used whatever the direction of the wind.
1t Is to be built In a deep depression
called the Sapskuhle. and when needed
for the exit or entrance of an airship 4
will be raised to the level of the surround
ing surface. At other times II will rest
on the bottom of the depression. the roof
bridging the sides of the gap so that the
situation Of the shed will be scarcely
perceptible.
This is a precaution against the dropping
of bombs by aeropanes sent out from hos
tile warshps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
scores follow on Friday
No Use for IL

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The disgruntled New York walters
were punched about the impassioned
agitator.
Il know what this is costing YOU
he cried, but principle is before every
thing. | can appreciate the sacrifice
you are making | know that your un-
happy families viii suffer because your
meager wages are withheld But prin-
ciple comes before everything"
A hoarse note of dissent ran through
the crowd.
"Preencipue, preenciple, alwis preen-
veteen coat. What ees preenciple? BY
gar / lose tree hundred dollaire In so
many as seek day--what l care for
preenciple? T? One big tip ees worth zee
piker'
And the meeting broke up with wild
and discordant cries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

the major league clubs. Twenty seven
of these players have been claimed by
clubs of class "A and A in case they
are released during the season of 1918
by the major league clubs now having
title to them. Under the old provisions
of the national agreement the drafted
players went back to the clubs from
which they We're secured without being
given an opportunity to advance TO a
classification higher than that Of the
minor league club from which they
were obtained.
Under the new arrangement II play
ers out of the % claimed. advance in
their profession under the new provis-
lions of the national agreement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
The Surest Way Out

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The firt complained that bold, bad
men wouldn't let her alone.
Ever try staying at homer" asked
the sage.
mo, and / don't want to-
ever try making yourself look un-
attractive?'
II should say not
you might wear a veil"
"No, wouldn't do that, either
'sWhy don't you get married.
The ffirt gave an exclamation.
Fine" she cried. II never thought
of that before"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
FRANK GOTCH WANTS
CLEAN WRESTLING

Chicago, February S.-Frank Gotch, here
today. said he agreed with Mayor Har-
rison that wrestling must be kept clean.
$50 far as L was concerned my match
with Hackenschmdt was no fasco, as
the mayor calls it, Gotch said. II trained
regularly for the match, but / must ad-
NIT that my victory over the Russian was
easier than had expected"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Scott Is Reipstated

Chicago. February s.17The reinstatement.
of James Scott, the Chicago American
league pitcher. is noted in an official bull
letin issued by President Ban Johnson
tonight Scott was suspended last fal
after he had been out of condition for
several weeks.
The following are among the list of re-
leases promulgated:
Releases by Chicago to Pittsfield, noy
Wolf; to Milwaukee by Cleveland, to New
Orleans, John Kibble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
MAKERS
BEGIN TO ARRIVE
Big League Programme for Coming Season Be Arranged
Numerous Deals Reported to Be On Foot-Little Bus
mess Expected to Be Transacted By National
League Magnates

continue over 10 Wednesday or later.
On the same day the International
league holds its schedule meeting. The
National commission will meet that
afternoon. on Tuesday the National
league magnates open their session.
Little beyond routine business Is ex-
pected to be transacted by the Amer
lean league presidents. The National
league. however. will have before it the
task of amending its constitution to
conform with the new national agree
ment and is expected also to take up
the question of the turning over to the
league of % per cent of the New York
clubs profits on the last worlds series
This money. in the neighborhood of
s25. 900. Is in the hands of the National
commission, which has signihed it's
willingness to have the disposition Of
the fund left to arbitration, the New
York club having protested the claim
Iof the league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
Had Seen Cake Walk

From the Weekly Telegraph.
A teacher was taking a class of small
children in English grammar and was ex-
planning the difference between a common
and abstract noun.
AN example of a common noun is dog.
she said. for YOU can see 1t. while you
cannot see anything that is an abstract
noun,
For INSTANCE. have any of you seen
ahundance?'
There was silence for about a. minute.
Then a little boy got up and said
please. maam. have never seen a bun
dance. but / have seen a cake walk"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
YALE WINS IN
SWIMMING MEET

New Haven, Conn.,, February S.
Yale defeated Harvard in their annual
dual swimming meet here tonight, As
to 5. No records were broken. The
blue team won the G00-foot relay race
in 1:47 and took first and second
places in the other five events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
GEORGIA TECH FIVE
DEFEATS CLEMSON

Clemson. S. c.. February S.-(Special.)--
Tech reversed the tables on Clemson here
today winning 20 to H. The passing of the
Tech bunch was great. This brought
them the victory. Their guarding was
also good Brown and Montsalvatge and
Bradley starred for Tech, and the Erwin
brothers for Clemson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
PLAYER SHORE
is REINSTATED

Cincinnati. February S.-Player e. G.
Shore was ordered reinstated by the
national baseball commission here to-
day upon the payment of a fine of
$25. Shore was a member of the New
York National league team and adj
mitted that he left his team without
permission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

New York. February s.-Baseball men
from east and west are expected to be-
gin arriving here tomorrow for the
schedule meetings of the two major and
one of the most important OF the minor
leagues which will be held during the
coming week. Talk Of possible i'm
portant trades already is in the air
with the near assembling of the mag
Mates and various managers. among the
latter being Frank Chance. new man
ager of the New York Americans, who
Is reported 10 be open to offers for
trades involving new pitching and in
field material
/ on Monday the American league
schedule meeting is set to begin, with
the probability that its sessions will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
ATHLETICS SIGN UP
PITCHER DRUMMERHOF'

Philadelphia. February s.-The
I Philadelphia American league club
announced tonight that it has
signed Louis Brummerhof. a pitch
er. who is playing winter ball at
New Orleans. Brummerhof played
with the Bristol, Tenn, club last
season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
TIGERS EN- ROUTE TO
TRAINING QUARTERS

jackson. Miss, February S.~The
Detroit Tigers of the American
league passed through Jackson to-
day, en- route to Gulfport, Miss.
where they will spend their spring
practice period. Cobb and Craw-
ford were not with their team
mates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
SPORT WRITER'S
TO HOLD MEETING

Philadelphia. February s.-The
annual meeting of the Baseball
Writer'S association of America will
be held In New York on Tuesday,
February il, according to an an
nouncemenf made here today by
Secretary w. g. Weart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
CoLORED MEN TO ATTEND
EMANCIPATION MEETING

Governor H. D. Hatfield has ap'
pointed several Colorcd men to the
fftieth anniversary of the Enamel
patton proclamation to be held III
New York October 20 to 81. An eX-
hibition national in its scope and
designed TO portray the progress OF
the colored people since the enamel
patton will be the main feature OF
the celebration.
The delegates appointed are Sc
lcc:cd frcm the representative COL
ored men of the state.
Frank Fl. Jackson was appointed
us delegate from this city, The 9TH
or delegates appointed are: G. viii
liam Turner, Wheeling; DR.. B. p.
Bromley, Charleston; Prof. FreG
Raymer, Martinsburg; Alex Red
man, Keyser; Charles Williams,
Wheeling; Prof. Harry Hazelwocd,
ParkcIsburg; Prof. Ed. Morton.
Point Pleasant; James L. Hill, Blue
field; +. II. Jackson, Fairmont; DR..
r. c. Harrison, Kimball; Prof. Les.
r. Jordan, Clarksburg; George
Hughes, Huntington; Prof. F. L.
Ram, Keystone; J. NJ. TriCe, Alder
son; f. #. Hill, Keystone; H. J.
Capchart, keystone; Joseph Parson,
Keystone; B. E. Carter, Keystone.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
death Calls
Mrs. Snider
LONGTIME AND HIGHLY RE
sPECTED RESIDENT OF FAIR.
MONT PASSES AWAY.

Mrs. D. n. Snider, for more than
forty years resident of Fairmont
died Sunday evening at her resi-
dence on Jefferson street shortly be-
fore . o'clock. While having been
in failing health for the past year
Mrs. Snider's last illness was of but
a weeks duration. On last Sunday
with MIR. Snider she had visited
friends in Pennington and the day
following was taken very i'll. She
continued to grow worse until the
end came.
During the last year Mrs. snider
had made several trips to Burling-
ton, n. j., to consult with physicians,
having recently returned from there,
Deceased was aged &c years and
II months. She was a daughter OF
Ezekial and Mary Cunningham anu
was born in the year 1886 in Mon
ongalia county. In the year 1852
she was united in marriage with D,
n. Snider and since 1872 had been a
resident of Fairmont. Mr.. Snider
was for many years prominent
hardware dealer in the city, but has
been retired from business for sew
eral years. No children survive tho
union. An adopted daughter, Miss
Claudia Snider, died several years
ago.
Mrs. Snider was woman Of SPLEEN
did qualities and her death is deeply
regretted by the community at
large. She was an earnest Christian
woman and was one Of the charter
members of the Nj. e. church, south
in this city. She was devoted wife
and mother and friend, and her
death is deeply deplored.
Funeral services will be held on
Tuesday afternoon at two O'Clock
from the residence and interment
will be made in Woodlawn cemetery,
Rev. W. |. Canter will conduct the
services and interment will be made
under the direction Of Undertake.
Cunningham.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Taken Suddenly Ill.

Rev. W. W. Morton, Of Glars
vile, Ohio, an aged clergyman Of the
Presbyterian church, and field agent
Tor the publication, the Presbyterian
Eanner, published at Pittsburgh, who
had spent the past week in this city
in the interest of that paper, was
taken suddenly i'll on Saturday morn
ing at the Watson hotel and was re-
moved to Cook hospital Sunday morn
ing. Carl NJ. Morton, a son, arrived
here from steubenvilIe, Ohio, yester-
day called by his fathers illness.
arl Morton was formerly resident
If this city being connected with the
Cell Telephone company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Good Wells Drilled.

A 100 Darrcl w4ll has been drilled
in on the ]. l.. Cunningham farm Oh
Warrior fork in Warrington dis
trlct. This is one of the best wells
in the Warrington field for months
The we'll is owned by Messrs. R. l..
Cunningham, j. L. Cunningham,
Charles E. ManIey. Charles Powell
and U. N. Arnett heirs. A good gas
wei was drilled in near Gypsy Sat
urday. 1t is said to be one of the
finest producers struck for a lon9
time.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Preached at NJ. P. Temple.

Rev. p. y DeBolt, former local
man who with his wife had spent the
past few weeks with relatives in this
city, occupied the pulpit at the NJ. p
Temple yesterday morning in the ab
sence Of the pastor, Rev. ]. c. Broom
neld, who helped to lire the opening
gun in the Lyon campaign at Muncie
Ind, yesterday. Rev. Debolt preach
ed a splendid sermon to Il large con
grcgatton. lie leaves Tuesday morn
ing for Buckhannon. where he vii
attend the sessions of the West Fir'
einia Methodist Episcopal church.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Opens
AT St Peters
SERVICES ARE UNDER DIREc.
TON OF REV. ]. ]. SWINT,
OF WHEELING.

The Rev. ]. J. Swint, apostolatc
of the Wheeling diocese. opened a
mission at St. Peters Catholic
church Sunday morning after the
celebration of high mass at 10
o'clock by the Rev. Father Boutlou.
Rev. Swint made fine talk in
which he explained the object Of the
mission urging all to attend regu-
larry and bring their friends. Last
night Father Swtnt preached tht
first sermon of the mission. Is Life
Worth Living?" supplied the sub
ject. The service closed with thu
celebration of the Blessed Sacra'
mcnt.
One CT the features of the mission
is the question box at the door o.
the church. Here any person may
ask any question pertaining to re-
ligion and it will be answered b!
Father Swint. a part of the time
each evening will be devoted TO the
answering of questions. The QueS'
ton box is especially for the use o.
Eon-CaLholics, although any person
may submit questions.
The regular mission services dur
ing the week are at 5 o'clock in the
morning and at 1880 in the evening
There will also be mass every morn
ing at s o'clock with short instruc'
lions. Every person is invited tt
attend the services Of the mission.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Elected Commissioner

Hon. B. l.. Butcher was elected
commissioner to represent the First
Presbyterian church Of this city at
the meeting OF the synod Of Yves:
Virginia to be held at the Vance
Memorial CHURCH at Woodsdaic
Wheeling, on October 81 to 2S. Mr.
!. Fl. Becknan was made alternate
A number of ladies representing the
missionary organizations OF the
church will also attend.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
THAT PLACE NEEDS A PIC.
TURE,"

This is something you have often
said about certain blank spot OH
the wall. Modern methods of art re-
production make it possible for the
Hewitt Brothers Soap Company, Of
Dayton, Ohio. to send you beautl-
full picture for twenty-five wrappers
from Easy Task soap and a two-cent
stamp. This clean, pure laundry
soap is the one that makes a half
days work of a whole days wash
ing. Adv.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
CITY BRIEFS
Glass Tank Bursts.

The bursting of glass tank at the
Monongas glass plant yesterday
caused the fire department to make
quick run to that place. The fire
men prevented the spread Of the fire
from the molten glass.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-10-06
Returns TO Wheeling.

H. a. Vidcl, general agent OF the
National Life Insurance company,
who had spent the past week in this
oity looking after the interests of his
company, has returned to Wheeling.
Mrs. J. E. Powell is the efficient To-
cal representative Of this company
which has n large business in this
city.