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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
Manhattan Five Winner.

st. Psul's School was defeated by
Barnard School on the formers Gar
by score of 10 to Z.
The Manhattan boys were good
shooters, Brown and Hochu each max
ing three goals from the field. Wood.
burn, the ST. Paul forward, was closely
guarded and could cage only two field
goals.
The lineup follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.

For the fourth week in succession all
the leading Scottish League clubs again
picked up points, so no changes were
made in the top positions in the table
Partick Thistle made big jump by
getting the better Of Aberdeen by three
clear goals. but Queens Park dropped
70 last position by losing heavily to
Celtic by q score OF TO 1. Rangers
did well to beat the difficult Kilmar-
mock side By the only goal scored away
f-n,, borne Results folloW:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

Derby County went further ahead at
the top of the second division table by
winning its home game with Bury at
to 1, but the runner-up, Hudders-
field Town, slipped back peg by losing
10 Birmingham by the only goal scored:
Preston North End got into third
place by a fine away victory over the
Arsenal by score of to l, which great,
ly disappointed the latter's large crowd
of supporters. Lincoln City again
proved dangerous, by beating Bristol
City all hands up by 3 to /, which is a
severe check to the western club,
which was making a strong bid for the
top.
Leeds City's forwards had their scor-
ing boots on, and defeated Leicester
Fosse by a score of TO 2.
III -asuits follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

Substitutes Harvard, Grlnnell ior
O'Neill: Columbia, hewitt Tor LagGsroiIa,'
Taruardia for H. II. Shanholt, II. H.
shsnhoit for Schwarz. Referee Brown,
Of Haverford. Assistant referee-Charles
Burgess of Harvard, and Newt ana
Sch1arZ Of Columbia Time of halves
Forty five minutes each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

Staten Island defeated Bensonhurstt
in the annual championship series OF
the Field Club Soccer League of New
York and New Jersey, on the grounds
of the Staten Island Cricket and Ten
mis- Club, Livingston, yesterday alter
noon, by a score of A goals to /.
Staten Island opened the scoring ten
minutes after the start, when Kauf-
mann, after a fine run up the right,
succeeded in landing the ball in Ben
sonhursts net. Kistler, former
Columbia player, soon made it 2 to Q
against the visitors. Menzies followed
with two we'll placed shots, each Of
which Melted a point. With Staten Isl
and leading by to 0, Gibson, outside
left for Bensonhurst, scored five min
utes before half time.
The lineup follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
Need 9 Extra Periods to WIZ

New Haven, Dec. 12.-The New New
ven Hockey Club defeated tne ,sme
York Hockey Club In the opening sors
of the season here tonight oy were
of 4 to 2. Two extra perioos
necessary 10 decide the match. Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
Buckley May Come Here.

Holland Buckley. the famous English
fsncier, Is considering a trip TO this
country in time for the big shows next
year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
SCOTTISH LEAGUE
Special Bouts at N. Y. A. @.

The New York Athletic Club will
hive special amateur boxing bouts at
rs tournament 20 be held next Sstur-
dxs evening. The best amsteurs ~
fss Metropolitan Association VIII
compete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
BRYANT.
COMMERCE

Awarded poln, on Class D foul.
Rsfsfee--clsfks. 7. s. A. l. Tine OF halves
Fiffeen minutes each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

Recognizing the great need of in
creasing the number of competent Off
Gals to judge fancy diving contests,
the New York Athletic Club has
evolved an excellent plan to develop
rev ones. Hereafter there will be
appointed at all meets groups of
judges composed Of experts and begin
ners, and the latter will not only be
instructed beforehand on the princi-
pies Of scoring, but also have their
cards criticised in detail after the
event, so that they will soon learn
TO estimate accurately the values in
execution. 1t would be Of untold ben
eft to the sport if every club and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

Goals-Kaufmann, Kistler. Menzies o.
Gibson. Referee-A. Lennon. Lnesmen-
Stanley and Johnson. Time OF halves
Forty minutes each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13

Goals-Ashby Roache ~. Referee-A. r.
Flood OF Public School 70. Manhattan. Lanes,
men Snofford of Manual Training. and
Y. TAYLOR. OF Curtis High. Time OF halves
Thirty minutes each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-13
BY L. De 3. HANDLEY.

An interesting bit Of swimming news
comes from California. Barrett Small
of the Olympic Club. San Francisco,
intends to compete this winter for the
national sprinting championships at so
and 100 yards.
The addition of the lanky paddler
to the list Of candidates is particu-
larly gratifying because he has at
times shown extraordinary bursts OF
speed. Last year he defeated the
dusky Kahanamoku over a straight
away ffty-yard course and created, in
SO doing, a worlds record of 23 80
seconds. More recently he captured
both the Pacific Coast short distance
titles by wide margins, beating speedy
rivals with the greatest ease. While
he is not consistent performer, there
is no doubt that at his best he can
outstrip almost any swimmer in Amer
lea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Labor Day Celebration

Although one of the newer holidays in this country, Labor Day is one of the most generally observed. In fact, next to Christmas and the Fourth of July it is the most popular of our holidays.
 We have no such thing as na- tional holiday-not even the Fourth of July-but nearly all the states have legal holidays by legislative enact ment. Where certain holidays are not on the statute books they are observed by common consent. Labor Day is such a holiday.
 It is good for the toilers to have a "day off" This is day on which the wage worker combines rest with pleas ure. In the forenoon he joins in pro- sessions with music and banners and in the afternoon enjoys outings with his family and friends, but the most inn portant fact relating to this holiday is the stress which it places upon the dignity of labor. All right minded men cordially honor the great laboring class.
 The Birmingham district is fortu- nate in having an exceptionally good class of labor. The number of skilled workmen hereabouts has increased steadily within the last 10 years, and throughout this industrial section la bor, taken all in all, is dependable and worthy in every respect.
 May this Labor Day be full of joy for all the wage workers of Alabama, is the wish of the people of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Little News From War

No new main trial of strength has taken place." says the review of the weeks events in the war zone issued by the official information bureau of the British government. Nor did there develop any fighting yesterday which indicated that a decisive action might be soon brought on.
 News from Europe was confined chiefly to a survey of the developments of the last seven days and the English and French profess to be satisfied with the situation despite the fact that the Germans are penetrating deeper and deeper into France.
 An interesting item in the days news was the statement issued by American newspaper men denying that any outrages had been committed by the German troops.
 Ilbble CTeuellCt SllUulu p>S'A placed in these claims as they were made chiefly for effect and Germany need not become so indignant, because she herself charges the French and British with using dumdum bullets, a charge which is equally as groundless.
 The Berlin war office has not ad- mitted the capture of Lemberg, while a Vienna dispatch via Rome declares that the Austrian defeat in Galicia was a rout. The fall of Lemberg was admitted by Vienna several days ago. The claim from Berlin throws interesting light on the accuracy of other statements emanating from the German capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

 has properly taken the stand of neu- trality and must stick to it implicitly. come what may, more especially as it is far from creditab1e to any nation to be connected with. countenance or indorse. such hellish, barbaric. brutal slaughter as is now going on between the heretofore considered highly civ ilized peoples of Europe. l applaud our government for the attitude it has taken. The effects of the war, how ever. are not confined to the nations involved. there are 1o0s00o,0o0- people in this country suffering serious con Sequences from it and they are there fore entitled to have a voice in the matter. I advise our citizens to indi- vidual1y assert themselves and insist that this war must stop, and l call upon them to use their Influence with voice and pen in that direction for the sake of humanity and civilization as well as on account of their personal in terests which are now suffering such severe injury"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Reducing Cotton Production

During the past ten years there has been more or less advice to the farmer to reduce his cotton acreage.
 A few years ago farmers associa- tions in several cotton states resolved that they would produce less cotton with the expectation of getting bet ter price for what they did raise, but when spring time came the area planted was as large in the total, if not larger than usual. The boil weevil menace, however, brought change. And in the very recent years intensive farming has enabled the cotton grower to greatly increase the yield per acre, so that reduced acreage would not ap- preciably curtail the number of bales.
 The last government report indi- cated that the south's crop this year would be almost, if not quite, equal to the high record crop of 1911. But the time has now come when the question of reducing production win not be merely matter of talk. The Euro pean war has seriously affected the cotton market. A considerable per centage of the present crop will be in the warrant warehouses all of next year.
 Instead of making a 15,OO0, ,000 bale crop in 1915 the south will be better off if it produces only 9,OOO,000 or 10,000,000 bales. Diversification of crops is therefore now more than ever desirable. There has been decided progress in diversification in Alabama within the past two years. Hay, corn and oats have received much attention, and now the raising of live stock is interesting many farmers. Beginning with next year Alabama farmers, es- pecially the farmers of north Ala bama, should include wheat in one of their money crops. Years ago wheat was raised in large quantities in Ala bama. There is hardly farm in this part of the state that cannot be made to produce fifteen bushels of wheat to the acre. Food products will be high for several years to come. With extensive diversification there is good reason to believe that Alabama will be better off next year than ii has ever been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
BENEDICT XIV

From the New York Sun.
 An archbishop of but seven years ago, his cardinals robes donued last May. new honors have crowded fast upon him who was chosen Thursday to the supreme seat of Roman Catholic Christendom. In the prime of lifey bred to wide scope of affairs as secretary to the nunciature of Spain and secretary to the able and subtle Rampolla, close to Merry del Val, a friend of cordial relations between the vatican and the quirinal Giacomo Della Chiesa seems to have had training anG apprenticeship suspicious for his dis charge of those almost worldwide func- tions which demand the utmost tact, policy and wisdom of an acute and com prehensive statesmanship.
 The first Benedict became chief pastor of the church when the Eombards were rfvaging Italy The latest Benedict sees &feat regions of Europe married and viz liant Italy armed, at attention. The grand Turk, that used to be. has been fired by the achievements of his Chris tion brethren
 eff children be multiplted it is for the sword; such is the bfttef ttext of Job that breaches itself now. But let us, Catholics, Protestants, Jews. Agnostics. respecting the venerable khrone to which Benedict KY has been called in perplex- ing and disastrous days, and remember ing what labors and anxieties lie before him, say rather: Benedictus quis venis in nomine Domini!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

grand old me nof the Confederacy now in Congress; one of the old school; one of those who left comfortable home to fight for the south while yet youth. Rep resentative Harris shouldered a musket at the age of 1s. and in dozen or more battles did his level best to cut down the republican majority during the late peev- ishness of lS60-65. He hurled bullets, trace chains and refined profanity at the enemy on the fields of Fishing creek, Shi- loh. Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chicka- mauga. Jonesboro, Franklyn and many other less important places, and now 50 years later he calmly takes his seat in the House of Representatives and votes pen sions for some of the crippes he made then.
 Representative Harris is rounding out fine career devoted to the law, banking and here and there little dab of poll tics, by representing his district for the unexpired term of the late Representative Richardson. He does not expect to rebuild the foundation of the republic while here or to set in motion an irresistible wave of reform that will sweep everything be- fore it. Representative Harris does not view the situation with any especial alarm
 not at all. On the other hand. and to the contrary, he looks upon conditions rather enthusiastically. He believes that this is great country. the greatest coun- try in fact and when he votes on ques- ton in the House it is pretty safe for the younger members--younger In years-to follow his lead
 Representative Harris has not plunged madly into debate, nor has he made any inhamed speeches on great burning is- sues, up to this time. So far, MT. Harris has not noticed any issues burning which he considered necessary for him to turn the Niagara-like force of D his oratory upon. But he is on the job, and when he votes he knows exactly what he is voting about few more like the Harris type and few less of those who are con sstantly exploding over the wrongs of the people-and life in Washington would real ly be worth while, and there would be less inclination to sheer at Congress throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
TOMoRROw-TRIAL OF MACNAGHToN

coast of the province of Shantung, China. Its population is 10000. The principal port is Tsingtau, which is strongly forti- fled and has garrison of 3125, composed of German marines and Chinese soldiers. Second in importance from a military standpoint are the Islands of Savaii and Upolu, of the Samoan group. Possession of these islands would give Japan a most important naval base. It is here that the United States might intervene to pro- tect her interests against any upset of the satus quo in the Pacific. Other Ger man colonies in the Pacific are the Car oline group, the Pelew. the Marianne. the Solomon and the Marshall Islands. All of these are of commercial value and would be rich prizes In the hands of Japan, which seeks outlet for her sur- plus population. German Togoland, on the west coast of Africa, of an area of aS,7OO square miles, already has been seized by the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
SOMETHING OF MIR. H4nn1o
By BILL VINES

W/AsHINGToN. September s.--espe- w eial.)-A great many men get
 themselves elected to the House or Representatives after years of strug- sie toward that goal in order that they may put into execution an earnest and consuming ambition to serve the people.
 ror years they have observed with ill., concealed impatence and much cutting eiiucism the abortive efforts of states men to carry out certain advocated re- forms. and they have felt that if only they were in Congress they would put over few things in the way of .enacting laws that would make sinister interests ana such things antagonistic to the plain "peepul" sit up and take notice.
 But when at last they reach the goal and find before them the field of oppor- tunty which they have so long sought there comes to them a sense of realization that they are Up against something en- tirely new and just a little bit different from what they expected They begin to ponder-and in the end they accumulate more ponder than they do reform. They see soon that after all they are not in such e' eiNet itti iit ittVtitfS AOt WHICH they so continuously parked pefore the people-they observe are not so pressing as they imagined They also discover that they are some pretty loose wads in a big gun. This is the experience, we say. of many who. come to Congress. There are, however. exceptions and Alabama furnishes one of them.
 The Hon. Christopher c. Harris of De- oatur did not come to Congress with any set purpose of kicking the slats out of the old and musty system of doing things or for the express purpose of submitting in peeved and resonant tone of voice choice lot of fresh young ideas about how the government should be run. Far be it from. MT. Harris very sensbly con- cluded that the government had strug- gled along in fair shape for good many years without his having contributed ma terially to said struggle, and he felt that perhaps 1t could last a little longer until he could find time to look things over anyway, and get general idea about what ought to be done about it.
 Representative Harris is one of the few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
No Lack of Optimism

Just as this country was entering upon new era of prosperity--the greatest prosperity, it was generally believed, in all our history-the Euro pean war came on and caused con- fusion in all financial centers and a sudden halt in many lines of business activity.
 The United States government and leading bankers and manufacturers have co-operated earnestly and hope fully to steady the situation. Condi- tions are now becoming normal and it is felt that before the end of the year genuine prosperity will be gen. erally in evidence.
 It is a noteworthy fact that the confused business situation in this country growing out of the war has put financiers, merchants and manu- lecturers on their mettle. Never was there greater display of optimism than there is today. The pessimist seems to have dropped entirely out of sight. Everybody is ready to do his best to meet the issues and overcome difficulties.
 In the end the United States will benefit by the war. In the meantime let there be no Tagging of optimism which counts for much in times like these.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
Strategy of the Allies

American army officers think that the plan of campaign adopted by the allies in opposing the German troops is being carried out with "consum- mate skill" According to the news dispatches, the German troops are being compelled to fight in the open against troops strongly entrenched and are forced to carry on continuous flanking movement at heavy loss. As soon as the German right flank gets far enough advanced to menace the position of the allied troops they fall back on another strongly fortified position and the work of German gen erals has to be done all over again.
 Because of the unbroken front of the French in Lorraine, German com- manders are unable to throw their full strength into the right flanking move- ment, as this would result in the de- struction of their left wing and the cutting off of their lines of communi- cation. AS the allies retire they con- concentrate their strength more and more, while the Germans are forced to spread out over wide territory, while every mile they advance in-  creases the distance over which they must transport supplies. The necessity for guarding roads and protecting their lines of communication becomes more urgent and more difficult as they advance. If the allies maintain an un- broken front it is even predicted that the fall of Paris, which military au- thorities believe able to withstand a long siege, would not seriously alter the situation. It is also thought that the German army in France will soon be attacked by British troops using Ostend as base. A movement of this sort, .strategists declare, would i'm peril the entire German army in France.
 In the meantime the Russians seem to be giving fairly good account oi themselves in Eastern Europe. The hazard of Germany is still further in- creased by the fact that the allies have not yet developed their full strength,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07
LUKE M'LUKE SAYS

From the Cincinnati Enqufer
 Weather conditions may affect other things, but the crop of chorus girls and wild oats is always thriving one
 If you could reduce your weight by drinking beer there wouldn't be any fat people in the world
 The fellow who carries a mascot can't see why people can be so superstitious as to believe in hoodoos
 When man rents a house he wants to see II the cellar is damp. When a woman rents house she wants to sec now many closets there are, in each room
 Calling 1t light housekeeping doesn't keep. friend husband from getting dys- pepsia.
 When they are first married the bride IS afraid to ask him for any money But a year later he Is afraid to come home with dime missing from his pay envelope
 It doesn't do a married woman any good to announce that marriage is a fail ure. The single girls are all from Mis- souri. Nature is a great joker. That is why the woman who never took a drink in her life usually has red nose. Some girls have so little hair on their heads and so much on their upper lips that you would imagine they would spend a little time curling the mustache But they don't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-07

strike swiftly in France. The process of English mobilization has been slow. but is now accelerating. and from now on every day lost in France adds to the forces piling up against the German armies.
 If it is be true, as reported by pas- sengers on a returning transatlantic steamer. that Russian troops have been brought around from Archangel to north ern Scotland and thence by train to south ern England for transport to Belgium for counter attack on the German com munications the delay in France. caused originally by the check received in Bell gium, may change the entire aspect of the western campaign If the allies are thus able to strike heavy blow between the German base and the advanced line in France, they will have thrown the Kaiser upon the defensive perhaps at the moment of serious exhaustion from months con- tinuous fighting