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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-30
* a Good Man.

never tASlesS rrltZ would probably nave
led the leagues even under a check
rein.
Peck a Good Man.
Roger Peckinpaugh. the Yank short
fielder. is another man who would
show up much better with a more ex-
per1enced club. Put him into a slug
ging outfit such as the Athletics Of
the past Few seasons, and Peck would
be sensation. Jack Barry was no
fence buster, but his batting shortcom-
lngs could be easily overlooked when
he was surrounded by a bunch of
mighty maulers, and so it would be
with Peck.
A sensational fielder, young and in
telhgent, Roger would be a mighty
valuable man to a manager who had
enough hitting strength to overlook a
little weakness in that respect to gain
partment
Charley Mullen, the Yank first base
man, was still more or less of n prob
lem when the season closed. That he
can tleld his position with any man in
the game is certain, but he failed to
hit up to his minor league form. and
as purely speculative proposition he
does not compare with Boone, Maisel,
or even Peckinpaugh.
As for. the Rest.
Birdie Cree and Roy Hartze1l are vet
Grams who are not likely to improve as
the years go on. cree hit well last sea-
son as nearly always. but Cree leaves
something to be desired in many a
managerial mind as an Outfielder.
George Stallings tried hard to get him
for the Braves last season before Biz
die returned to the Yanks from Balti-
more. which shows that at least one
fairly astute baseball man thinks well
of the chunky lad.
The battery department Of the Yam
KEGS is by no means valueless, even
assuming that the star, Caldwell, is lost
to the big town. Fisher, WARRIOR, Cole,
Heating, Brown, and even Cy Pieh,
combine both known ability and prom
Use. As for the catchers, Leslie Nuna-
macher was coming along in grand
style toward the close. of last season,
and should one day be a real star.
No. the Yanks are not without worth,
considering them just as bail players,
and individually. AS a team they did
not amount to much last season, it is
true, but if you had compared them,
man for man, with the Boston Braves
at the start of the campaign, especially
| from the standpoint of monetary value
the Yanks would have taken the de-
cision by a large majority.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-12-30

speed king of the Cincinnati Reds, but
nevertheless Fritz would probably have
led the leagues even under a check
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-24

gold. A cloak OF thin crimson velvet
narrowly edged with ermine hung
from his shoulders. lined with tissue
like c~loth-of-gold. From the rolling
brim of his hat swept a curling purple
plume. He wore a slender crossword,
and an order set with b~rilliants spar.
kled on his breast.
The costume had been one he had
worn at q fancy ball of the winter be-
fore. 1t had been made from a paint
ing at Windsor Of one of the dukes of
buckingham, and it made a perfect foil
for Shirley's white.
The eleven knights of the tourney,
each with his chosen lady. il less
splendid, were tricked out in sufficient
ly gorgeous attire. Many an ancient
brocade had been awakened for the
nonce from Its lavender bed, and ruffs
and gold-braid were at no premium.
To the twanging of the deft black
fingers, they passed in gorgeous array
between files of low-cut gowns and
f1ower-like faces and masculine swal
low-tails, to the yellow parlor. Once
there the music ceased with a splendid
crash, the eleven knights each dropped
upon one knee. the eleven ladies-in-
waiting curtsied low, and Shirley, seat
ed upon the dais. leaned her Furnished
head to receive the crown. What
though the bauble was but bristol
board, its 1eweled chasing but tinsel
and paste? On her head 1t glowed and
trembled, a true diadem. AS Valiant
set the ~gittering thing on those rich
and wonderful coils, the music of her
presence was singing a swift melody
in his blood.
His coronation address held no such
fiowery periods as would have rolled
from the majors soul. He had chosen
a single paragraph he had lighted on in
an old book in the library-a history-of
the last Crusade in French black-let-
ter. He had translated and memorized
the archaic phrasing, keeping the
quaint feeling of the original:
These noble knights bow in your
presence. feir lady, as their leige.
whom they know as even in Judgment,
as dainty in fulfilling these our acts
Of arms, and do recommend their all
unto your Good Grace in as lowly wise
as they can o queen, in whom the
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-24
CHAPTER XIV.
Katharine Decides.

Katharine left the field of Runny-
mede with John Valiant in the dun
colored motor. She sat In the drivers
seat beside him, while the bulldog ca
pered, ecstatically barking. from side
to side of the rear cushions. Her
father had declined the honor, remark
ing that he considered a professional
chauffeur a sufficient risk of his valua-
BILE life and that the Chalmers grays
were good enough for him-a decision
which did not wholly displease Katha-
rine.
The car was not the smart Pan.
hard in which she had so often spun
down the avenue or along the she'll
roads Of the north shore. 1t lacked
those in-de-siecle ap~purtenances which
marked the ne plus ultra OF its kind.
as her obseryant eye recognized; but
it ran staunch and true. The powerful
hands that gripped the steering-wheel
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-24

CHAPTER HE voluntarily turns
pver his private fortune to the receiver
Tor the corporation.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-24

whole story of virtue is written with
the language Of beauty, your eyes,
which have been only wont to discern
the bowed knees of kneeling hearts
and, inwardly turned, found always
the heavenly solace of a sweet mind,
g them, ready in heart and able with
hands not only to assailing but to pre-
vailing."
A hushed rustic of app1ause-not
loud: the merest whisper of silken
feet and feathered fans tapped softly
testified to a widespread appreciation.
It was the first sight many there had
had of John Valiant and in both looks
and manner he fitted their best ideals.
The queens curtsey was the signal
for the music, which throbbed sudden
ly into a march, and she stepped down
beside him. Couple after couple,
knights and ladies', ranged behind
them, till the twenty-four stood ready
for the royal quadrille. 1t was the old.
fashioned lancers. but the deliberate
strain lent the familiar some
thing of the stately effect of the min.
uet.
Quadril1es were not invented as aids
to conversation, and John Valiant's
and Shirley's was necessarily limited
THE decorations are simply deli.
c~ious!" she said as they faced each
other briefly. How did you manage
it?'
Home talent with a vengeance. I'm.
Gle Jefferson and I did 1t with our lit
tie hAtchets. But the roses"
They were swooped apart and Shir
ley found herself curtsying to Chilly
Lusk. More than queen!" he said
under his breath. T had my heart
set on naming you today. l reckon
I've lost my rabbit-footl"
Opposite, in turn, Betty Page had
slipped her dainty hand in John Val
iant's. "Ah haven't seen such a lovely
dance for yeahs!" she sighed. Isn't
Shirley too sweet? If All had hair like
hers, All wouldn't speak to a soul on
earthi"
The e~xigencies OF the figure gave no
space for answer, and presently, after
certain labyrinthine evolutions, Shir-
ley's eyes were gazing into his again.
How adorable you look!" he whis-
pered, as he bowed over her hand.
How does it feel to be a queen?"
"This little head was ley made to
wear a crown" she laughed. Queens
should be regal. Miss Fargo would
have"
The music swept the rest away, but
not the look Of binding reproach he
gave her that made her heart throb
wildly as she glided on.
=
The last note of the ~quadrille slip
ped into a waltz dreamily slow, and
Valiant put his arm about Shirley and
they 1oated away. Once before, in the
moonlighted garden at Rosewood, she
had lain in his arm for n brief in
slant then she had seemed like some
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-24
Continued from last week
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-John Valiant a rich So
eiety favorite. suddenly discovers that the
Founded and which was the principal
source of his wealth. has failed.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-24

trapped wooo-lnmg resisting. NOW,
her slender body swaying to his every
motion. she was another creature. Tn
der the dropping tawny hair her face
was almost as pale as the white satin
of her gown; her lips were parted. and
as they moved, he could feel her heart
rise and fall to her languorous breath.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-24

neither was It the abode of wealth:
so. from her assured rampant of the
Fargo millions, Katharine reflected
complacently. The girl was a local
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
MARSHALL FARMERS WILL RAISE WHEAT Pledge Themselves to Re- duce Cotton Acreage.
 May Make Plans

Albertville. October 24-(Special. .)--An enthusiastic mass meeting of the farm- CTS of Marshall county was held at the courthouse here this afternoon for the purpose of discussing the advisability of decreasing the cotton acreage and sub- stituting wheat instead. J. M. Kyser a leading fertilizer manufacturer of north Alabama, presided over the meeting and made one of his characteristic speeches or enthusiasm, which resulted in every farmer present pledging himself to SOW from three to five acres .f wheat this fall and to persuade his neghbors to fol- low suit.
 This means at least 5000 acres of Mar shall county's most fertile land will be used for wheat. It was the sense of the meeting to select the lands for wheat and leave the balance for other farm products. All agreed to reduce the cot. ton acreage to about ole third Some declared they would not plant cotton at all.
 Jack Morgan of this city pledged him. self to install an up-to-date flour mill to take care of the wheat grown in Marshall county and Sand mountain next year. George M Rains. farm demon- strator of this county, gave the farmers all the necessary information for grow- Ing wheat in this climate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
PREPARING ID SELL
 CHRISTMAS SEALS
B. F. Ezekiel Will Manage Campaign for Anti-Tuber-
 culOsis Association

The State nti-Tuherculosis league,
 which had its humble beginning couple
 of years ago. has taken new lease on life
 and pr. George Eayes, the executive secretary, has been visiting a number
 of points in the northern and southern i sections of the state to arouse interest in the campaign for the control of this
 greatest enemy of mankind
 ''Wc must stand or fall together, city
 village and rural district said Dr. Eaves. ITO concentrate exclusive atten- ton on Birmingham and two or three larger cities in the state and pay no attention to the smaller places and to the country districts would obviously be performing only half of the job. The function of the state league is to reach all districts and all classes. and that is what we are doing on the small scale
 which our meagre finances permit. The
 vast majority of the people are outside of large towns and tuberculosis prevails everywhere. It is not a big city disease
 more than rural disease"
 Dixon Van Blarcom. field secretary of
 the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, has been in the state for the past few days ad- vislng with Dr. Eaves as to the best steps to pursue. The league has determined to sell more seals this year than ever before | in order to better promote It's work of educating and organizing the state, and has secured the aid of B. F. Ezekiel as 1 manager of sales.
 Dr. Eayes says there are interested per sons everywhere he goes who are appa-
 rently willing and eager to join forces to 1 drive tuberculosis from the state and that the cordial reception he has met with on the few trips he has been able to take into the state leads him to believe that the time is at hand to gather up
 this interest and wage campaign which will redound to the credit of Alabama. "There should be no mistake about this campaign" said the secretary. Tt is go- ing to be a long one and hard one and will require considerable money before a victory Is won, but the result will be immensely worth while. Consider that this disease has been deeprooted in civ ilized races for centuries; that infection is almost universal among these races; that the disease Is by nature insidious, hard to detect In it's early stages and requires long drawn out treatment to effect cure consider these points and it must be apparent that half way meas ures cannot be depended upon to stamp 1t out
 The two things upon which the league is centering its attention this fall are a large sale of the Christmas stickers, which have grown to be an institution in this country, and the fathering of legis-
 lation which will permit counties or groups of counties to build and maintain hospitals for the tuberculus, and to pay the salaries of visiting tuberculosis nurses to reach sick people in their homes and educate and care for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
NeaU Advertisj1g Contest
 In Mondays Age-Herald

In next Monday mornings issue of The Age Herald, this newspaper will present of tie most unique con- tests conducted in the country Cash prizes will be offered to the advertisers having the atrac- tive and effectve'' advertisements in that issue.
 Hue advertisements must be five inches deep and two columns wide, and it Is believed this space will give various advertisers wide latitude ill telling of things they have to sell and at the time will enable them to display their words effectively
 Three of the best known people in Birmingham have been selected to act judges in the contest and have consented to serve. They Dr. H. NJ. Edmonds Mrs C. P Orr and Chappell Cory
 Merchants and other advertisers and those who are not regular advertisers to whom the plan has been mentioned have entered into the spirit of it with en- thuslasm, and next Mondays promises to contain the largest array of unique and carefully prepared ad vertsements ever appearing in Birmingh gham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
WALKER WOULD CALL MASS MEETING Addresses Letter to State ,-t and National Banks
 Asking Opinions

Montgomery, October 24-(Special) ) Alex E. Walker, state superintendent of hanks. today addressed a letter to all the state and national banks, asking their opinion as to the advisa biiity of calling mass meeting at Montgomery at an early date for consideration of the cot ton situation.
 You confront a condition that calls for united action on the part of all the banks of the state,' wrote MT. Walker. T firmly believe that the banks have 1t in their power, by concerted action, to do more towards relieving the present conditions than any other single agency in the state.
 T have in mind, therefore, the pur- pose of calling together all banks, both national and state. for a discussion of plans to remedy the situation.
 Will you, therefore, agree to send a representative to Montgomery, on a date tt' be fixed by me, i.i the near future to attend a mass meeting of all the banks in Alabama?'
 Superintendent Walkers plan has the Endorsement of the governor of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
MONTGOMERY SEEKS T0ENJO|N POSTAL CO. Alleged That Telegraph Company Refuses to Pay
 License

Montgomery, October 24.--(Special) Proceedings to enjoin the Postal Tele- graph company from maintaining an of- flee in the city. except for the transmis- sion of interstate or government mes- sages, have been entered in the city court hy. the city of Montgomery. The mo- tion for an injunction asks that the com pany be restrained from further business until 1t has complied with a city ordi- nance imposing license of $125 annually for doing business. together with the penalties provided by the ordinance,
 The petition for an injunction followa lengthy contest that has been waged hy the city against the Postal company. Attorneys for the company have contest cd the payment of the license on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. F. A. Bivens. manager of the company's Montgomery office, has been arrested about 7s times and duly fined in the re- corder's court. With the same regu- larity Mir. Bivens has appealed to the city court. The case will be heard at the November term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
KOLB IS READY ID ISSUE HIS REPORT Head of the Department of Agriculture Makes a
 Statement

Montgomery. october 24-(Speciall cor1es of the annual report of the s.ata department of agriculture and indus. tries have been received from the print CT and are now ready for distribution over the state. As heretofore mentioned. the report contains complete list of the receipts from the sale of fertilizer tags and licenses. the total receiots fer the past fiscal year being s1sS.- 292.
 lii the predatory remarks to the de- partmcnt's report. Capt. Reuben F. kolh commissioner calls attention to the efforts of the department during tEe past year to maintain tits past ideals of service to the farming masscs Of Alabama"
 Every method looking to a better : ment of the cause of our farmers tha t was deemed practical to adopt has been advocated and presented" says the re- port. We have co-operated cordially and helpfully with every movement looking to an improvement of conIi- tions that have restricted our farm CTS in opportunity and hampered them in causes; we have been diligent in defending their interest against imoo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
ENGLAND TAKESUP PROTEST AGAINST
 O|L SHIP SEIZURES
Situation Discussed at Min isterial Meeting-Denmark Reports Oil Was Sent
 to Germany

London, October 24-G15 D. m)-The American protest against the British seizure of the American oil ship Platuria was the subject of ministerial confer ence today but no decision was reached. Premier Asquith, Sir Edward Grey, Wins ton Churchill and Lord High Chaneellor Viscount Haldane, were among those at the meeting
 Washington, October 24-l7rivate letters leeelFed at the British embassy here from Denmark state that one big fuel oil ship ment from the United States, was sent promptly on it's arrival in Copenhagen to the German aerial and naval base at hlel Whether this occurred before or after Denmark prohibited oil exportation to bellserent countries was not stated The information. however, with the gen eral belief in England that the recent in- crease in American oil shipments to Den mark was preparatory to a general zep- pelin and submarine attack on Great Britain resulted in the adoption by the brltish navy of restrictive measures.
 Admits Detaining Ship
 British officials here admitted today that the Brindilla and Platuria Standard Oii shlps plying between the United stetes and Denmark, were detained in thls connection in pursuance of the belef that the cargoes of illumnatlng oil eventually might find their wav to lSicl.
 The British ambassador discussed with Acthg Secretary Lansing today protests logged by the United States against the de'ehtion Of these vessels. It is under stoeo he explained the position of the E1tlsh government which, in brief Is tha f the doctrine of continuous voyage or tlti mate destination will govern each case.
 The entire question, it Is believed. wifi De adjusted next week with the informal notification to shippers to consign their earsoes to q specific consgnee. Tho American government regards rhe possi- hie expoitation of such cargces from ne,l- tfai countries in Europe to belligerents as matter in which the United States is not concerned.
 Adopt American Doctrine
 That England has adopted the Amerl. can doctrine of ultimate destination ar continuous voyage is one of the intereat lns developments of international law in 'ne war. It has been u disputed pont since the American civil war. when Eng Ish cargoes destined for the British Bahamas We're seized by Union vessels because 1t was believed shipments really were intended for transshipment to tbe southern states by blockade runners The united States supreme court upheld the seizlre on the ground that the sensible interpretation of the question was to con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
The Nictoine Lure

A young fellow who was an inveterate cigarette smoker went to the country for a vacation. Reaching the small town in the earlys morning, he wanted a smoke, but there was no store open. He saw a boy smoking cigarette, and approached him. saying:
 Say, my boy, have you got another cigarette?"
 No. sir," said the boy, "but I've got the makings.'
 All right" the city chap said But I can't roll em very well. Will you fix one for me?'
 Sure said the boy.
 Don't believe I've got a match,' said the man, and he searched his pockets.
 The boy handed him match.
 Say the boy said, .'you ain't got anything but the habit, have you?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
POsITIyELY MAsTERs CRoup

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound cuts the thick. choking mucus. and clears away the phlegm. Opens up the air passages and stops the hoarsc cough. The gasping. strangling fight for breath gives way to quiet breathing and peaceful sleep. Harold Berg, ass, Mich, writes: We give Teley's Honey and Tar to our children for croup and 1t always acts quickfy.r No wonder man in Texas walked 15 miles to the store to get a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Every user is a friend. Sold by ali druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25

The commissions decision is based largely on the legal proposition that the statute has not heretofore been construed as including insurance pol. ic'es In the three states named above Ill which states the law Is practically thc same as in Alabama. In announc- Ing its ruling the commission decides nothing except that. following the pree eedence established in other states, II does not intend to insist upon the collection of taxes on insurance policies bearing cash surrender value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-25
Methodist Churches

Ffrst-Corner Sixth avenue and Nine teenth street. pr. J. C. Morris will oc- oupy the pulpit this morning at Il o'clock. in the evening at 745 the pastor, tho Rev. J. W. Johnson, Will preach. talk ing as his subject, Making the Most Of Life" Dr. Morris, who breaches in the morning. was pastor of the church from 1891 to 1895 and has many friends among the Methodists of the city.
 Norwood-corner Thirteenth avenue and Thirty-fifth street. The Rev S. T. Sla- ton, pastor, will preach this morning at II o'clock and again this evening at 7:45. His subject in the morning will be, The Faith of Our Fathers: The Resurrection and Immortality and that of the even ing, Guarding the Wells" Sunday school begins at 9:36 o'clock
 Eleventh Avenue-Corner Eleventh ave nue and Twelfth street, south. The Rev Kenry M. Stevenson, pastor, will preach this morning at Il o'clock and again this evening at 745. His subject in the morn inc will De "Our True Measure" and that of the evening Grow or Die" Sun cay school begins at 9,ao.
 Highands-Five Points, Dr. E. C. Mc- yoy, pastor, will preach this morning at il o'clock and again this evening at 7:31 His subject In the morning will be What Is the Matter With the Church?" and that of the evening. First Things First" sunday school begins at 9:30.
 Simpson Eniscopal-Corner Seventh ave- hue and Twenty-fifth street Dr. w. |. Powell, pastor, will preach this morning ar Il o'clock and again this evening at 7.30. His morning subject will be "A Call to Heroism," and that of the even ing, Awake Out of Sleep" Sunday school begins at 9.so.
 Owenton. 70s Telulah street. The Rev Clare Purcell pastor, will preach this evening at 7:3o. His morning sermon will be of especial interest to young people. Sunday school begins at 9:30.
 St. Andrews Episcopal--Corner Twen- tieth street and Avenue H. The Rev. Willis c. Clark, rector. Services today: Holy communion, 7:23 q. m.; Sunday school. 9:3O a. m; morning prayer and sermon, Il a. m.; evening prayer and ser mon, 7:30 D. m. The rector will preach at morning and evening services.
 Fortieth Street--Avondale. The Rev. M. F. Wilson, pastor, will preach this morn- ing at Il o'clock and again this evening at 7:30. His morning subject will be The