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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
BUXTON IS leading
AMERICAN JOCKEY
| DURING PAST YEAR
Tains Clear Lead Over His
Rivals During Past Month
After Hot Race With
Burlingame

l. he contest between Jockeys NJ. Buxton
md C. Burlingame for the leadership II
|he American riders for 1913 is over
Buxton distanced his rival the past few
Feeks, riding 21 winners, while Burlin-
|ame landed four at Charleston The lea
Buxton gained will enable him to hold
lis rival safe the remainder of the year.
has been hard and long fight between
hese' two lads. Including last Saturday,
buxton rode $50 horses. of which IA Were
eturned winners, while Burlingame ac-
opted 7I5 mounts, of which 131 We're re-
|irned winners. The two riders are fast
htgrowing the lightweight class. Bux-
|urlingame's lowest weight at present is
)9 pounds.
The year 1913 developed a number OF
lar riders. Thirty-three piloted 50 or
lore winners under the wire first The
rec new sensations of the year We're
Deronde, now riding at Charleston; NJ.
1tthews and A. Wolfe. This was their
Est Year in the saddle. Doronde rode 10
|inners, Is of which he has put over at
be Charleston meeting. Wolfe piloted So
1inners and Matthews 5S. Riders who
ave shown great Improvement during
10 are Doyle, Gentry, Groth, Kederis,
cCabe, Montour, Pauley and Van Du-
N. Boys who were stars in 1912 and
Popped out of the limelight in 1913 are
mbrose, Byrne, Callahan. Dreyer, Fain,
orsyth, Grand, Henry, Hoffman, Hop
ms, Kirschbaum, keogh, Koerner, -Gc-
ahey Mondoni Schuttinger, Schweibig,
chilling, Small, Taplin and Teaban
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
THE APPALACHIAN
LEAGUE ON VERGE
OF D|S|NTEGRAT|0N
Efforts to Secure Meeting
Are Futile - Several
Clubs Deep in
Debt

Bristol, Tenn, December 31.-(Special)
If 1t were wrapped in winding sheet
and gently tucked in for the final sleep,
the Appalachian league couldn't sleep
more serenely than it appears to be sleep
Its sublime calm. Does it mean death,
extinction, or what else may it mean?
Efforts to secure a meeting of the
directors or other officers have thus far
failed. Several of the clubs are in debt,
the debts ranging from 5000 to $500 This
was the situation year ago, but in the
spring the Appalachian league bloomed
forth one fine morning and the blossoms
waa Just as full of color and health as
hao ever been seen.
Some of the fans are predicting that the
league Is not dead, and that its present
life!essness is but the final 'possuming
before the real stir and bustle of new
life.
However, in view of the approach of
the time when some things very essential
must be known, there is a spirit of un-
easiness among the fans lest the sullen-
ness shall continue too long and essen
tial rights and privileges will be forfeited.
Team managers are naturally enbar-
rassed under the circumstances. II looks
too uncertain for thenl- Manager Red
Munson, the Cincinnati boy, who has pre-
sided over the destinies of the Bristol
team for two seasons, Is worried with
the suspense, and is NOW figuring on ac-
oepting the best of several outside Of
fers. He has been invited to go up high
er, and is seriously considering a fatter-
ms offer to manage the Portsmouth team
of the Virginia league, class c.
In spite of the spirit of doubt and UNI
certainty which now seems to overhang
the usually roseate skies of the Appa-
lachian league, many Of the fans express
confidence that enthusiasm will break
forth in the near future, and that the
league will be up and doing for a record
breaking season. The Bristol team now
owes less than 5000, and it is quite certain
that sufficient can be raised to pay this
Off and have a healthy balance left to
meet the preliminary expenses of the 1914
sea- son. If all other associations We're in
as good shape as the Bristol organization
there would be no doubt as to the out
come. However, if the league directors do
rot get together at an early date, the
chances for an efficient organization are
slim. The prospects are such as to make
the chances all the better for Gadsden
Admission and other Alabama towns for
getting into this league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
FISTIC BATTLES
SCHEDULED TODAY

Gunboat Smith VS.. Arthur Pelky, San
Francisco.
Leach Cross VS.. Bud Anderson, Yer
non. Cal
Freddie welch We. Johnny Dundee
New Orleans.
Joe Mandot VS.. Earl Fisher and X. O.
Mars VS.. Patsy Brannigan, Cincinnati
George Chip VS.. George Brown and
Red Robinson VS.. unknown, Pittsburg.
Frank Mantell VS.. Billy Weeks, Van
| couver. 'r-t
X. O. Bremen VS.. Tom Ferguson,
Scranton.
Phil Brock VS.. X. o. Youkahm, Dem
yer.
Porky Flynn VS.. Tim Logan, Snap
per. O'Neill VS.. j. Harvey and Young
Fox VS.. Bat Bradley, New York.
Bob Moha VS.. Freddie Hicks, Ottu
Koehler VS.. J. Dohan and Phil McGov-
ern VS.. Jimmy Flynn. Brooklyn.
Harry Brewer VS.. c. Ferns and Nate
Jackson VS.. Bob Dibbons, Kansas City.
Harry Tracey VS.. Willie Jones. Co.
lumbus
Matty. Smith VS.. J. Douglas. Helena.
J. Walsh VS. Young McAuliffe and
F. All Chung VS.. Ted Hubbs, Bridge.
port
Dixie Kid VS.. Bandmaster Blake,
London. Eng
Jim Anderson VS.. Ed Johnson, Pu-
eblo.
Ed Flynn VS.. Andy Cortez. New Lon
don.
Jimmy Duffy VS.. F. NJ McCann. Buff
falo.
]. Reed VS.. X. o. Sweeney. syra-
cuse.
Young Sinnett VS.. Jim Watts and
M. McCue VS.. Tom Bresnahan, Ra-
cine.
wy Murray VS.. A LaGrave. Sacra-
Meuto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
ALL-STAR SOCCOR FOOTBALL
ELEVENS CLASH TODAY IN.
ACTON MINE BENEFIT GAME,
by ASA ROUNTREE. JR.

With every indication pointing to a
successful termination, the association
football game between the all-star teams
of the eastern and western divisions of
the Alabama Association Football league
will be staged this afternoon on Ric<wood
field, the initial kick off being at o'clock.
The game is for the benefit of the Acton
mine disaster fund.
For the past three weeks a committee
composed of Dave Kelso, J. johnson, }.
P. Williamson, B. G. Alverson, Jack Bid
die, l.. M. Mckenzie, j., Il. Brimmer and
Bob Cooper. has been looking after the
details of the game and as a result every
thing is in readiness for the blowing of
the whistle that will send the two all
star aggregauons against each other III
a game that promises to be one of the
fastest and hardest fought soccer contests
ever staged in the state.
The ail-star teams of the two divisions
follow:
Eastern Division-T. Tilford of Wylam,
goal; w. Sellers of Ensley, and A. Winn
of Pratt City, fullbacks; 7. Thompson of
Fnsley, r. Brown, of Wylam and ID.
Strachon OF Wylam, halfbaclSs; W. Nc
Phearson of Wylam, center; t. Owens of
Ensley. M. Huir of Pratt City, A. Porter
of Pratt City, and J. Roe of Edgewater,
forwards.
Western Division-Dave Woods of Bloss-
burg. goal; w. Nelson of Cardiff and j.
N Hardy of Republic, fullbacks; r. Black
Of Lewisburg, Harden of Blossburg. and
Mcconnell of Bfossburg, haifbacks; AL
exander of Republic, center; w. Shields
of Lewisburg. Cook of Cardiff, d.. Stewart
of Republic, and w. Drury of Blossburg,
forwards. tsF
These two teams are said to be two of
the best that has ever been gotten To-
gether in the south, they being composed
of some of the most prominent players in
this section of the country. The players
are well versed in every point of the
game and 1t should be scientific as well as
interesting. A number of the players who
will participate learned the game In the
old country and intend to show their
younger opponents few stunts in the
soccer line.
Much interest has been displayed in ne
game during the past two weeks and the
sale of tickets during the past one has
been especially brisk. Admission to the
game will be so cents for men, ladies be-
ing admitted free of charge. llckets are
on sale in Birmingham at Wimberly &
Thomas Hardware store and the Birming-
ham Arms company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
CUB BOSS ANXIOUS
TO PULL OFF DEAL
WITH THE PIRATES
Murphy Seems Determined
to Effect Big Shakeup.
Sends Reserve List
Broadcast

Pittsburg, December S1-Charles Webb
Murphy Chicago, conversationalist and
chief owner of the Cubs is believed to
have his eye hopefully cast in the direc-
ton of Pittsburg, with aspirations of put
ting through some sort of a baseball
trade. Barney Dreyfuss sorne time ago
received letter from Murphy in which
he furnished the name of every player on
the chicago reserve list and asked the
Pittsburg magnate If he did not think he
could pick out some presentable material
from among the names that would be
acceptable for trading to the Pirates.
Murphy was thought by many TO be
merely making an effort to ascertain just
which of his stars might be in greatest
demand and also if possible, to learn what
Pittsburg athletes might be on the trad
ing market. Belief was expressed that
duplicate Of the letter to the owner Of
Forbes Field had been mailed TO each
of the other clubs in the National league.
Sure enough, reports from Redland and
other points indicated that the list of Chi
cago reserves had been sent broadcast.
President Dreyfuss thought enough OF
the epistle to forward it at once to Fred
Clarke, and that is the last he has heard
from it. The Pirates manager has au-
thority to take the matter up direct with
Chicago If he sees fit, and rumors from
the Windy City Indicate at least that
Murphy has not abandoned hope to max
Ing some sort of dicker with the boss of
the Pirates. He recently threatened that
eight Cub players would be out of job
by spring, and his friends are inclined
to think he is dead in earnest In his ef-
forts to start the swapping microbe to
buzzing in the ears of his fellow moguls.
Manager Evers Is worrying about his
outfield for next year and is on the hunt
for fly chasers even more than infielders.
Leach is practically the only Cub sure
of a job in the gardens and this leaves
two positions to be filled. Schultz may
be traded sf he does not show better
form than last year. Evers still has Mill
Ter, Good and Williams, but not one of
these has shown the ability Evers figures
necessary to hold down a Job.
Pitcher Hovlik of the Milwaukee club
may become Cub. Murphy is said to be
dickering for the ex-White Sox twirler
and it is possible that Corriden may be
relegated to the Brewers in exchange.
Milwaukee needs shortstop since Lena
Blackburn was drafted by the Sox.
Del Howard manager of the San Fran
cisco team and Cub scout in the Coast
league. also expects Murphy to hand out
couple of players next spring. Jimmy
Johnston, the base stealing outfielder
from Frisco, comes to the Cubs in the
draft and Howard wants some man to
replace the lost speed marvel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
All-Star Soccer Football Game Today

1t out that he had a proposition from
Griffith whereby Los Angeles could Sc
cure two of the Nationals young left
handlers.
Berry said he was not at liberty to
mention the names of these pitchers.
but that one of them was six feet
seven inches tall. He might as well
have mentioned his name, for he un-
doubtedly refers to slim" Love, whom
Griffith secured from Atlanta last fall.
The other left-hander referred to is
probably Bentley or Harper, with the
chances favoring Harper
That these youngsters need develop
ment is concluded by Griffith, and he
no doubt would prefer to turn them
over to his cousin. Frank Dillon, who
manages the Los Angeles team, than
to anyone else.
Loves fault is that he hasn't curve
ball. Griffith contends that before he
can hope to fool major league batters
he must acquire a curve, and for this
reason. he believes that a year in n
fast minor league would make a great
difference in him. Harper Is a mere
boy and undoubtedly needs experience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
CHANGE IN FORWARD
PASS WOULD BENEFIT
FOOTBALL GREATLY
Removal of 5-Yard Restric-
ton Would Give Pass
Almost Unlimited
Possibilities

New York, December 31.-A change in
|one rule in football would open the game
and would give the forward
pass almost unlimited possibilities. At
present a forward pass cannot be made
Unless the man throwing the ball is at
cast five yards back of the line of scrim-
mage, and if this restriction should be
lifted it would lend 20 the play much
Greater effectiveness and give the offense
|it least 80 per cent more strength.
One of the great drawbacks to the sue
used is the fact that it can be told five
lines out of six by an observant defen-
five mar just when it is to be made. 1t
the easiest kind of a matter to watch
| he back field and see exactly what is
alling place when forward pass is con-
enplated. The defensive forwards are
|ushing in so fast that it is impossible
or the man who is to throw the ball to
make much of an attempt to conceal
vhrS he is to do, and with an alert sec
pfdary defense it is difficult to get off
successful forward pass, either long
= short, when the men know what is
oming. The man playing directly be-
lin6 the line of scrimmage on the defense
being coached to back up whenever he
ces that a forward pass is to be at
tempted, while the forwards drive in to
hurry up the throw, that the man making
may not be given too much time to pick
ut a free man to whom he may toss
. he ball.
| Ssn,Dose all restrictions are removed
lis5the forward pass and it is allowed
eS any point in the fell, what a great
aty of plays and open work would
e seen. At all times the defense would
have to guard against the pass, even
housh half the field had been covered
Iy run. This would give the game pos
ihiities never before known, and would
bly, result in making the offense
|ntiie ely too strong for the defense. Sup
bose, then, that the forward pass be
limited to any point behind the line of
.crinmage. That would do away entirely
Nth any knowledge the defense might
lave as to when it was to be tried, and
vould consequently be much more effec-
live. Without the five-yard restriction it
You'd be easy to conceal an intended for
IEard pass, while, with it, it is very diff
Dcult: and as long as the defense remains
ware of when the bail is to be thrown
Instead of rushed the value of the play
Eill not be what it should.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
SHROPSHIRE GIVES
OUT LETTER FROM
JUDGE KAVANAUGH
NEW UNDERWOOD
CLUB ORGANIZED

Leeds. December 21.-(Special.)-T or
ganization of an Underwood club was per-
fected at Leeds on the 18th inst. with
an enrolment of So members. Since then
Is additional members have been added.
making e3 members. II. 7. Caffey was
elected president of the club and j. M.
Pledger secretary. An active canvass
will be made of the beat, and many other
names added to the club. It is claimed
Underwood will carry the beat by more
than two to one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01

On Christmas day the all-star team OF
the eastern division had a practice game
with picked team of the same division
and the showing made by the players in
their first workout together was very
oreditable The western division all-stars
nave also been hard at work preparing
for the eastern all-stars and the game
this afternoon no doubt will be a hur,,-
mer from the opening totheclosin hmtai
whistle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
CLARK GRIFFITH TO
FARM OUT TWO
OF HIS SOUTHPAW

Washington, December 31.-Manager
Griffith does not intend to carry his
entire corps of left-handers even as
far as the training camp. He is now
planning to place at least two of these
youngsters in a good minor league for
development, and it seems more than
probable that the Los Angeles club of
the Pacific coast will take one or two
of them off his hands According to
the Los Angeles Tribune of a recent
date, President Berry of that club gave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Army Paw Increased

London, December 31.-With view
to making army service more attrac-
tive. the war office today issued an or
der increasing the pay of commissioned
officers and facilitating the promotion
of noncommissioned to commissioned
officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Smith Assumes Charge

New York. December 31.-With the
Pming of the new year, Alfred H.
NTH formally assumed office as pres
lent of the New York Central railroad
hes. William C. Brown retired at the
lme time from this position Mr.
rown sent a new years greeting to
Ulcers and employees, thanking them
Ir their cooperation and support
lille he was in office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Subway Contracts Executed

New York. December 31.-Seven ad-
tional contracts for sections of the
~ subway system being constructed
be executed today. They call for an
endfture of more than $1,000, 900
ging the total appropriation for the
sub ways up to $S1, 100000. Thirty
contracts are still to be let.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Emperor Confirms Decree

st. Petersburg, December 31.-The
Emperor today confirmed the minister
ial decree permitting the free importa-
tion Of foreign naphtha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01

petition will be very keen among both
amateurs and professionals. On ac-
count of the early darkness the shoot
ing will start at l o'clock and consist
of a 100bird handicap for prizes Of
fered' by the club.
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Your Hair
Needs Partisan
Sage

II is a delightful and inyigoratine
hair tonic which quickly penetrates
into the scalp, gets to the roots of the
hair, removes dandruff. and supplies
the hair with just the kind of nourish-
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Partisan Sage is not injurious to the
hair or scalp-it removes dandrufi
with one application and stops falling
hair and itching of the scalp.
Partisan Sage quickly cleanses, cools
and inyigorates the scalp and makes
hair that is thin, dull, matted OF
stringy soft, abundant and radiant
with life. 1t not only saves the hair
but gives it that incompatible gloss
and beauty you desire
Get 50 cent bottle from G. r. Fogg
at once Rub a little into the scalp
you will be surprised with the re-
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Partisan Sage the best, most pleasant
and inygorating hair tonic made. 2w3
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WELLINGTON.

ST Glars mill. which has been
closed down for some time. will re-
sumo work this week
Mr. and Mrs Albert Ward moved
to Hartland on Saturday Of last week
MIR. and Mrs Henry Ward moved to
Guilford few days ago
Miss Winona Whitehouse who Is
studying at The Maine Central Insu-
tute at Pittsfield, spent Sunday at her
home here.
Mrs Charles Libby leaves on Mon
day to visit her daughter. Mrs v +
Thomas of Turner Ross Libby goes
the same day to the hospital at Lew
iston, where he will receive treat
meDt
Jessie Davis son of Chester Davis
is i'll with the measles.
An authority upon the subject says
that one cause of the increased cost
OF living is the extension of the credit
system. No thoughtful person will
wish TO contradict this. Not only does
every buyer have to pay, indirectly
for the services of the extra clerks
and book keepers required in credit
department, but the man who pays
his own bills has TO help make up the
losses due to those who do not Bust.
ness men are beginning to realize
that the credit system is one of the
greatest curses to business today.
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ANNUAL MEETING
OF C0burn Steamboat %. Held at
Greenyille. Officer Elected for
Ensuing Year

The annual meeting Of the Cobufn
Steamboat Go. was held al Greenyille
Thursday a II Wyman and 5 v.
Philbrick were in attendance from
Skowhegan. Oficers were elected as
follows: President, Harry A Saund-
ers, Greenyille; vice president and
treasurer. S. W Philbrick, Skowhegan.
Directors. II. A. Saunders, s. W. Phil
brick. A H Wyman, Skowhegan; a. A.
Crafts e Robinson. GreenYille
Junction general manager, {. J. Rob
iuson, general agent { T. Woodward
Gfeenyille Junction
owing to the destruction Of the
Steamer Katahdin BY fire May i last
it became necessary for the company
To erect a new boat Tins ~atercraft
is already partially completed and a
crew is now engaged in putting on
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FACTS
Local Evidence

Evidence that can be verified.
Fact is what we want
Opinion is not enough.
Opinions differ
Here's a Skowhegan fact
You can test it,
f. o. Eaton, 135 Main St, Skowhe-
gan. Me. says: In my work, | am
exposed to all kinds of weather and
drive over rough roads. | have no
doubt that this caused my trouble. My
back ached. Nothing gave me any
permanent relief until | got Doan's
Kidney Pills at Sampson & Azores
Drug Store. | was well pleased with
the benefit they brought
LATER ENDORSEMENT
Mr.. Eaton was interviewed by our
representative on April 8, 1912 and
he said: Continue publishing my
endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills.
They are worthy of praise"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's- sand
take no other.
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HARTI4ANn

Mrs. Charles Moore was a business
caller in Waterville Tuesday.
/ Henry Elliott of Guilford, has been
in town this week
Mrs. William Cook and Mrs Ara
minta Gilman were in Wateryille
Tuesday.
Mrs. Cora Estes and Mrs Alice
Seekins were in Pittsfeld Thursday
evening and in Harmony Friday even
ing installing the officers of Rebekah
Lodges.
f. P. Dyer was in Pittsfeld Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Buker are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of baby girl born Friday. Jan. End.
Mrs. Emma Henderson was in Pitts
field Thursday to attend the installa-
ion of officers of Waverly Rebekah
Lodge
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis of Green
Vile, are moving to Harmony Castle
where Mr.. Davis has accepted the po-
sition as steward.
Vance Buker and Mervyn Dyer at
tended the dance in Athens Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs Myrtle McPheters who has
been in Brighton for the winter is the
guest of her sister Mrs. Cora Huff.
Mrs. William Battye is in Rhode
Island called there by the death of a
relative.
Mrs j. r. Picken addison Richard
are visiting relatives in Pittsfield..
Arthur Baird of Wellington, has
been in town this week the guest of
his parents.
Harry Randlett has purchased the
hardware store of T. G. Lancey Co.
Mrs Longley and Miss Mabel Nut
ter of st. Adams. were in town Tues
day
Mr. and Mrs r. H. Everett were in
Pittsfeld Tuesday.
Miss Francis Lancey was in New
port Tuesday.
l.. H. Graves who was injured last
summer. is able to be moved around
the house in wheel chair.
The officers of Hartland Lodge No.
101. |. o. o. F., were installed Thurs
day evening by District Deputy Grand
Master. Harry L. Flanders of Athens,
assisted by District Deputy Grand
Marshal Trafton also of Wesserunsett
Lodge of Athens. Remarks were
made by the Grand Officers and 9TH
ers and a banquet was served and a
very pleasant and profitable evening
was passed by all present. Following
is list of officers for the ensuing
year: N. g.. Sherman Williams V.
g., Elmer Burton; r. Sec, Roscoe
Spaulding; F. Sec, G. M. Lancey;
Treas, A. r. Burton; Warden, Will
liam Cookson; Cond., Albert Ordway ;
Chaplain, Walter Henderson; r. S. S.
Guy Wellman; l.. S. S. George Old
field r. S. N. G., w. A. Cook; l.. S.
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ANSON

The Arson Literary Club met with
Mrs Margaret Bahr, Thursday after
noon, Jan. 8. at which time the fol-
lowing program was given:
Piano solo. THE Joyous Farmer,
Mrs Carrie Adams; Scripture and
prayer by the Chaplain. Mrs. Town
send roll call responded to with quo
tations report of the secretary for
the year ending 1913; report of the
treasurer for the year ending 1913;
signing constitution and paying dues
history lesson, Part III, The Tudor
Family; sketches of the life of Lord
Byron; papers on Life of Queen Eliz-
abeth. followed by most interesting
talk on the Life of Queen Elizabeth