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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
From the Angle of the Bug
Ny REUBEN A. LEWIS

Atlanta triumph. Six double headers wilt be played this week, three with Mobile and three with New Orleans. Unless tn, Crackers meet with unexpected turns of luck they will lose more than te-ee or four games in the remaining 12. Follow- ing the series of l2 games n six days. ths Barons journey to Atlanta for four games the final series of the season. With the Birmingham fingers prlmed for the fray and the Crackers wearfed by the over exertion of the past Week, the Barons should clinch the gonfalon.
 The Barons can meet with ordinary fate and win easily. If the Birmingham club capture six of the remaining 12 games and drops the same numoer, extraordi- nary feats must be performed by tho other three contenders to overhaul Moley's henchmen.
 With the Barons breaking even, New Orleans must take 10 of the l3 games to finish in front of the locals. Mobile must win 12 m 1S trials, while Atlanta will be compelled to win 13 and lose but three. After reviewing the situation with a cain. and compa ssioned outlook it is seen that nothing more than a complete disaster can prevent Birmingham from winning the 1914 bunting.
 We are of the opinion that Birmingham will win the rag Atlanta will close ths season in second position. while New Or leans will be third and Mobile fourth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
LONDON CENTER OF . THE SOCIETY WORLD DESPITE THE SEASON Little Quiet Dinners and Midnight Lunches Are
 All the Rage
By LADY MARY

London, September 5.-(Special )-What amazing changes in the course of one year, Had anyone announced a year go that London would be the fullest and most interesting place in the kingdom this August how he would have been laughed to scorn. Yet all society the nobles as we'll as the gayest in the land, is centered here. Indeed 1t is a social sin not to be in town and some people who are away get their letters read dressed from London so they may have that postmark on them
 The King and Queen. who were never before In their lives here in August, are quite enjoying themselves, though, of course, they are anxious. Amba ssadors of neutral countries and smart women are at every turning. Little quiet din- ners are the order of the night. On principle they do not consist of more than three courses and coffee, which is, I am told, the order st Buckingham pal- joint or birds, but never both, and a sweet. Both their maiesties are very fond of grouse and this is served three times a week. But midnight suppers are a social rage arranged for the men when they come in from the different govern ment institutions bringing with them all the latest news. These are awfuliy ex- citing gatherings and invitations to them are most eargerly sought for The As quith girls it was I hear, who insti- tuted them The host is often a hero-a well known soldier or politician and everyone hangs on his words, Everyone of any importance has a tape machine in the drawing room. These supper par ties are often international affairs made up of French. Russian and English friends who are all deep in sympathy and the national anthems of the different countries are sung
 Smart Anglo American Set
 For some little time past there has been growing up here a new and exclu- sive Anglo-American set noted for smart ness, chic, ideas and daring TO it's ranks belong Mrs. w. B. Leeds, the Hon. Mrs. George s+eppel, Lady Cunard, the Duke of Rutlands daughters. Lady Sarah Will son, and some others. They are the first to seize every new idea and to ex ploit every new fashion. They recognize
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
CROWD SEES DEATH
 BATTLE WITH SHARK

New Orleans September 5.-While a crowd on shore looked on. Peter Kont- spoulas, a 17-year-old Turk. fought a 2e-minute battle with man eating shark in Lake Pontchartrain late to- day. He died from his injuries a short time after being rescued. Kontspoulas, who was an expert swimmer, was per forming his feats for the benefit of those on shore. He swan out some distance and was seen to throw up his hands apparently in distress. Rescuers hastily secured a boat and went to his aid Kontspoulas was pulled into the boat in an exhausted condition. Before lapsing into inconsistencies he told his rescuers of the attack and died before reaching shore. One of his legs was almost severed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Y. M. c. A. RESTS THE
 B. A. c. AT TENNIS

The tennis players of the Birming ham Athletic club met those of the Young Mems Christian association in four matches, two in doubles and two in singles. Sparks and Wood of the Y, M. c. A. defeated Smith and Rich ardson of the B. A. C.. 6-2. 6-3; Ross and Fitzsimmons of the B. A. c. de- feated Wingo and Sanford of the Y. M. C. A., 6-4, 6-3; Counselman of the Y. M. c. A. defeated Alvord of the B. A. C., so, 6-2; Howell of the Y. M c. A. defeated Smith of the B. A. C., 6-1. GA.
 The Bessemer Tennis club played the T. c. I. Tennis club of Ensley with the following results: Donaldson and Crockerr of Bessemer defeated Philip and Drew of the T. c. l.. 6-3, 7-5; Me Entry of Bessemer defeated Drew of T. c. l., 6-2. 6-1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
AUBURN OPENS WEDNESDAY
 FOR 43RD ANNUAL SESSION

Auburn. September 5.-(SpeciaI) The forty-third regular session of the Polytechnic institute begins wednes- day, September g. Registration and classification of new students will be- gin Monday. September :. Prospects are bright for the largest enrolment in the history of the institution. The great number of applications which have been filed in the registrars office indi- oates that the enrolment will show a. large increase in the number of new students registered.
 Especially large delegations of high school graduates will come from Bir- minghan, Montgomery Huntsville Mo- bile, the county high schools and the district agricultural schools. Many students have arrived and will be on hand for registration Monday. Letters from the old students indicate that a large proportion of last sessions stu dents will have registered by the mid- de of next week.
 The professors who have been out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
REPORT OF HOLDUP
 PROVES BASELESS
Rumor Had It That Gate City Car Had Been Robbed and Several
 People Shot

A report came to police headquarters about l1;30 o'clock last night to the effect that Gate City street car had been held up near Irondale and sev- eral persons had been shot.
 The report was telephoned in by a man who said that in passing by in his automobile he noticed the car stopped and heard several shots.
 The police notified the sheriffs of flee and an investigation was at once started.
 At an early hour this morning Sher- ifr Walter K. McAdory reported that there was nothing in the report. He said that someone had probably emp tied his pistol in the road near Iron dale and this had caused the report of the holdup to spread.
 At the car barns nothing was known of any holdup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

clash and that they would be willing to engage in the series.
 Thus if Birmingham wins the pennanl and Louisville is successful in the Ameri- can association, the Ions existing and much mooted question as to whether the Southern or Association plays classier ball will be determined. Wathen sug- gested that a series of either five or seven games be staged. He not only submitted the proposition to Birmingham, but also to New Orleans, Atlanta and Mobile.
 The distance from Birmingham to Louis vile is not too far to prevent a game on Monday in Birmingham and a following battle in, Louisville Tuesday. Even should Milwaukee win, the series would not be out of the question, although two or three games would have to be played in sue cession in each of the two cities.
 The series seems to be a certainty Presi- dent Kavanaugh spoke enthusiastically of the matter when In Birmingham Trophy Day. MT Baugh stated that he was sure of the Southern league proxy $ approval and that he believed President Chivington would also join in the series
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
UNUSUAL HOBBIES
 OF FAMOUS PEOPLE
John Burns Goes in for Boxing and Thomas Hardy Studying Old
 Dance Music

Now that Lord Justice Vaughan Will Hams has retired. he will have more time to indulge his favorite hobby of ransack- ing second hand dealers shops for all sorts of articles that you would not even look at.
 "1t is almost craze with him, and nearly every day after court work was over you would see him searching the antique shops"
 The quotation recently published in a London daily paper gives an insight into the odd ways in which celebrated men pass their spare time; and although the sight of Lord Justice Vaughan Williams stalking along Fleet street with an old , fender under his arm, as he did short time ago, was unexpected, it was. in a way, no more curious than the sight of the Rt. Hon. John Burns boxing.
 The present leader of the Liberal party in the House of Commons is far more conventional in his personal resources. MT. Asquith's hobbies are literature, golf and bridge
 MT. Balfour mixes golf and tennis with the study of theology while Mr Bonar Laws main recreation is golf. MT. Lloyd George Is another golfer, but the tastes of MT. John Burns in the matter of games are more diverse-he indulges in cricket, skating. rowing. as well as boxing.
 Winston Churchill admits to the pos session of no particular hobbies, but his passion for flying is well known. So Is Sir Edward Grey's ability as a player of real tennis and a fly fisher; but there are not many people who know that one of Lord Charles Beresfords great diversions Is turning and carpentering.
 As a class, novelists would appear to follow more queer pastimes than any oth- CT professional men. Here are some of the unusual ways In which we'll known writers amuse themselves:
 Henry Newbolt: Birds nesting.
 Charles Garvice: Amateur farming.
 Thomas Hardy: Studying old church and dance music.
 S. Portal Hyatt Fighting tubercle bacilli.
 Cutcliffe Hyne: An enthusiastic cave hunter.
 William Le Queux: Revolver shooting.
 Jack London Kite flying.
 E. F. Benson Skating.
 Sir Francis Burnand: Sea boating.
 Motoring is Hall Coine's chief relaxa- tion; music Is one of Miss Marie Corelli's hobbies; Richard Marsh declares he is "a clumsy but enthusiastic student of whatever makes for the fine art of doing nothing'' Charles Newton, the we'll known dramatic critic. tries to catch fish in his spare time; and the late Captain Coe'' named 'amusing children as his favorite antidote to work
 Working is." so Seymour Hicks says his hobby, and the study of crimnology is H. B. Irving's. Weedon Grossmith and Sir Johnstone Forbes Robertson both like amusing themselves by painting pictures while the hobbies of Sarah Bernhardt and Miss Olga Nethersole are remarlxabIe
 Although born in 1S45 the first named gives sculpture, painting, fishing, boating and tennis as her forms of recreation. and Miss Nethersole's list includes the .study of tuberculosis. botany and crin1- inology and dog fancyng
 TWO uncommon fancies are those of Dr. Grace, the great cricketer, and pr. Josiah Oldfeld. The former goes in for beag- ling, the latter for planting trees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

tlle C0uUlieIu league DuulluS'
 The BaronS are leading the South ern league race by margin of two games Louisville is the foremost club in the American association with a two-game handicap over the Mill waukee club. The Southern league will close on September IT, while the American association plays through September 27. The only setback to the plan is the wait, but if the two clubs are victorious, the Barons can stage series of exhibition games and fit away the intervening days.
 President Baugh has replied to the offer stating that the club will gladly meet the Colonels, if both win the buntings. His answer was conditional. The players must approve the move. The vanguard of the Barons arrived last night from Chattanooga and were enthusiastic over the series. Eddie McDonald stated that the boys were strongly in favor of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

of town during vacation returned this
 week and will be In their offices Mon day to confer with the new students pr George Petrie, Prof J. F. Wiatt
 and Prof. j. F. Messick have been In Virginia. Prof. J. J. Wilmore, who has spent most of the summer in Auburn experimenting improvements in the engineering buildings, will return to-
 day from weeks vacation in Indiana
 Prof A. S. Dunston of the electrical engineering department, Prof. B. B.
 Ross, professor of chemistry; and Prof | o. D. Wannamaker. professor of Eng fish, have been In the North Caro- lima mountains. Prof. w. E. Kinds, state
 entom ologist, was at his old home in Templeton, Mass. Coach NJ. J. Donahtle
 has spent a short vacation at his old
 home In Connecticutt Prof. Joseph Hudnut of the department of architec- ture has been at Fryeburg, Me. Prof. J. s. Caldwell of the department of bot
 any and Messrs. Campbell and Leach,
 assistants in English. have been study ing at the University of Chicago. Prof l., S. Blake, professor of pharmacy, has
 been attending the University of Mich 'fgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
German Cruiser Reported
 Anchored Near Pensacola

he said. were easily seen. It is be- lfcvcd she is German cruiser waiting for coal that left this port today.
 The Hamburg American steamer Ma varra cleared today for Pernambuco with 5000 tons of coal and other sup plies valued at s25.000, for all of which the captain paid in gold. Her captain had been warned of the presence of the unidentified cruiser in the gulf. When he crossed the bar outward bound instead of turning toward the lane to Pernambuco the Navarra's cap- tain turned east and headed for the direction of the cruisers location.
 According to seagoing men recently this cruiser has been running close to shore each night, apparently waiting for the German steamer Navarro, and steaming slowly out to sea again when daylight appeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
MARCAN WILL BE FIRST
 TO SCORE HUNDREDTH RUN

Marcan, who is the leading run-scorer in the Southern, has. tallied go times. His ninety-ninth run came against the Look outs yesterday afternoon
 The stolen base record of the Southern Is held by former Baron-Jimmy John ston. who pilfered S bases during the 1912 season. For the past five years a Birmingham player has been the leading base stealer of the Southern but 1t seems as though the Barons win have to sur render the honor. Barbare of New Or leans has an appreeiable lead over the nearest Birmingham sprinter-Stewart Nothing less than wonderful squirt would give Stewart the title. as Barbare has 10 to Reds 35
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Battler Being Coaled and Supplied From Hamburg American Steamer Navar- ra Is General Belief

Pensacola. September 5.-Captain TarpOn, arrived today, reported meet ing a warship of cruiser type, anchored 10 miles off the Pensacola bnr at 1 no flags flying, hence her nationality could not be ascerfained. The big guns,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
NEGRO CONVICT IS | KILLED BY ANOTHER Frank Smith Already Serv. ing Term of 136 Years
 at Banner

Frank Smith, a negro, serving a term OF 136 years at Banner mines for murder, was brought to the county jail yesterday morning by Warden Hall of Banner mines prison, charged with another murder.
 It is alleged that a few days ago the negro Smith killed another negro prisoner at prison and hid the body. The grue- some find was made Friday, and 1t was decided to move the negro responsible for the killing to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Knisely Was First to Reg
 ister 100 Hits-The Baron , Second Sacker Has Scored
 99 Runs

IL seems up to the Barons to set rec ords. If .Lil', Marcan scores in either of the two games Labor Day. he will have been the first Southern leaguer to have registered 100 runs Pete Knisely then Baron, was the first player dur ing the 1914 season to slug loo hits. The Teuton secured his hundredth wallop late in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

Hus tnB BdfO1lS dre uppftCIdbIy m the lead of the four clubs.
 Birmingham has 12 more games to play four of the number being on Rickwood ano the other eight on foreign fields. Atlanta has 16 more struggles on the schedule, all of which will be contested in Atlanta- New Orleans will play 13 more games before the curtain fails, while Mobile has the same number.
 The odds are against an overwhelming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
LOUISVILLE CLUBS OFFER IS ACCEPTED
 BY BIRMINGHAM CLUB
President Baugh Agrees to Have Series With Louisville Team If Barons Win the Southern League Pennant-Louisville Has Two Game Lead in AssOciation-Players
 Are Strong for Clash

For the first time in the history of the Southern league series with the pennant winning club of the American assoca ton is probable R. H. Baugh, president of the Birmingham club announced yesterday morning that he had letter from President Wahen of the Louisville American association team offering play series of games with the Barons if they won
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Defining Neutrality
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the Detroit Free Press
 Mrs Murphy
 Mrs Murphy"
 Did you hear the shouting at our house7'
 'I did"
 Well, me and the old lady is having trouble. If she comes over here am asks fer the loan of your rolling pin shall consider 1t an unfriendly act if ye lend 1t to her."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Fishing in Style

From the Louisville Courier-J Journal. When she was getting rid of my winter clothes I asked her to save one suit for d fishing outfiti'
 s'Well?'
 ''she saved out my old Tuxedo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
An Exchange of Us

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 What is meant by an eye for an eye?' That's what happens when two egotists start conversation, replied the cheer full idiot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

K r OTH1NG more than woeful slump IN on the part of the Barons and I ! marvellous spurt by the other three contenders can deprive Birmingham of a Southern league bunting. The sche- dule, odds and every factor, viewed from a conservative angle, favor Birmingham. New Orleans, two full games in the rear. must experience much better fate than is expected to befall it In order to nose out the Barons. Atlanta. most feared, has hard schedule facing it.
 The standing of the four contenders this morning is:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

R.H.E. Mineral Springs .................. 2 2 3 Rock Slope ...................1 3 Batteries: Edney and O'Neil; Roberts and Roe.
 Pratt City forfeited to Republic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
MINERS LEAGUE

WESTERN DIVISION.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

The Rev. M. K Thornton, pastor of the First Baptist church. will fill the pulpit at the Sunday morning services, using as his subject, 'Pentecost." Evangelistic services will be held at the evening hour, followed by baptism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

The Rev. George Stoves, pastor of the First Methodist church, will fill his pulpit tomorrow morning, taking for his text the seventh commandment, Thou Shalt Not Steal" The. Rev J. F. Sturdivant presiding elder of the Bessemer district will preach at the evening services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

The Rev l.. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, has returned from his vacation and will fill his pulpit tomorrow, taking for his theme. Think on These Things" while his evening sub ject will be Making Mockery of Sin'' Sunday school will be held at the regu- lar hour, 9:45.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

The revival which was to have com menced September 21 will begin on Sep tember H. at the First Baptist church The pastor, the Rev. M. K Thornton will be assisted by Evangelist T. T Martin. who is we'll known in Bessemer having conducted meetings here twice be fore. A large choir VIII render musi, during the meetings. Services will b, held twice daily.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
Theuters
SURPRISE THEATER.

Mabel At The Wheel, a keystone
comedy. will be the attraction at the
Surprise today. mabel At The
Wheel. a satire on the Grand PriX at
Santa Monica, Cal, March &c, brings
out almost all the keystone stars and
is made in two reels. Mabel Nor
mand and Harry Mccoy work in most
of their comedy through the medium
of racing automobiles. Mack Sennett
sits up in the grandstand and does
the country boob act while the mimi
table Charles Chaplain plays sort OF
a Desperate Desmond and is all over
the place, puncturing tires, oiling the
tracks, throwing bombs and doing
everything imaginable. This is I'M
doubtedly the keystone success of the
year.
1t is said the picture abound in
funny situations and is characterized
throughout by the swiftness of action,
which has made these comedies SO
popular. Risen From The Ashes is
a one-reel Rex drama and the plot IN
this is new enough 10 prove enjoyable.
The young wife thinking her hus-
band dead, collects the insurance
money and successfully continues ms
business. His return is well pictured
and their formation of partnership
seemed quite the proper thing.
J. Warren Kerrigan will appear on
tomorrow's bill in a Victor drama
called THE Lion" and An Infant
Heart Snatcher" is a Thanhouser fea-
turing the Thanhouser Kidlet. The
Man Who Came Back" is new
Beauty release with Margarita Fischer
and Harry Pollard with an able and
DOpular cast
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
HIGH EXPECTS To
CAPTURE H0NORS
Will Send Strong Bunch of
Representatives to Northern
Indiana Track Meet at La
porte Today.

A classy team represents South
Bend high school at the Northern
Indiana track meet at Laporte today,
and chances for a win are bright.
Metzler has announced that the
following men were 10 go on the trip:
Andrus, Martin, Scheibelhut, Sweeney,
Kelly, Moon. Leisure. Haven. Gar
field, Scott, Allen, Whiteman and
Wrightsman
Andrus showed up good in the
high hurdles last Saturday and viii
be entered in the sticks the high
and broad jumps. shotput, and pole
vault. Out of this many chances
Andy" should land a few points.
Martin Will compete in the jumps and
the low and high hurdles. Scheibel-
hut has b, IN showing strong in the
100 yard dash and will be entered in
that event in the meet.
Three good distance men will rep
resent the locals Sweeney in the half
and mile Kelly in the half and Moon
in the mile, should capture a few
honors.
Leisure. the star dashman of the
squad, will attempt to capture places
in the 100, 220 and 440. Besides
these strenuous events he is depended
or in the relay TO round out the quar-
tet of speed artists. Leisure viii be
ulpdllAtu DN GdIHtiu III Allt nv.
Garfield is also entered in the high
jump, pole vault and shotput.
Scott has been showing fine at No
ire Dame in practice and should clear
the bar at about il feet in the pole
vault.
Allen and Whteman Of the baseball
squad viii represent the tan and blue
in the discus and their throwing pow
ers acquired in the national game
should no of Soma holm i'm hurting the
dish plate. WriChtsman in the
quarter ami relay rounds out the
squad
The athletes and students going will
leave on a special car at 1880 over
the Northern Indiana. A car will re-
turn directly after the close of the
meet while another will wait until
after the oratorical contest and dance
in the evening.