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Evening journal., 1915-02-09
What Do You Want
10 Know About Sport?

Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL
O) Where can buy bat like the
one Herbio Moran of Boston uses?
90 Between Wheat and Burns. who
90 you think covers the most ground
IN the outhcld2 CD Who is the better
players. Myers. of Brooklyn, or Rob-
ertson, Of New York, in all-around
ability? (D DO you consider Safer,
of Chicago, better than Ed Konetchy?
FAN.
o. What kind Of bat does Herbie
Moran use! (2) Little 10 choose. both
are wonderful iielders. CD Prefer
Robertson; he has big future II he
will take baseball seriously. 90
Safer last season prior 10 that
kOnetchy.
Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
ID Who, in your opinion. is the
better man between Cross and Shu-
grue in a twenty-round fight (2)
Who is the best lightweight fighter
today, out of Welsh? CD Did Gunboat
Smith beat Willard i'm twenty
round bout on the coast? w.
% Shugrue. CD TOss-m among
Dundee. Ritehie, Shugrue and White.
CD Yes.
Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
VIII you please let me know why
you prefer Burns to S. Magee? Magee ?
Magee batted in twice as many runs
as Burns, and batted better and field
ed as good. The only thing Burns had
on him was base stealing G.
Burns. batting second. had no
chance 10 knock i'm as many runs as
Magge, batting fourth, in the cleanup
place. Magee. though still star. has
taken on LOT OF weight. and is not
the fielder he was. and has also slow
ed down ON the bases. His arm. at
present. does not compare with Burns
steel wing.
Z Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
Q) How would you rank Meyers,
| GOwdy, Schang and Archer? 90
/ which do you consider the better out
\ field-CObb Speaker and Crawford,
or Burns. Wheat and Marsans? CD
How would you rank Doyle, Collins,
Evers. Lajoie and Groh? PC.
0 Schang, Archer, Meyers, GOWdy.
(2) Cobb, Speaker and Crawford.
(3) Collins, EyerS. Doyle. GrOh, La
ioie last, as he has slowed up. and
only hit .256 last season. Maybe his
recent change will do him good.
Sport Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
bets that Christy Mathewson won
more games than he lost in the 1914
season; b bets that he lost more than
he won Who is right? ID. Il.
is right. Matty won ~ and lost
13 league games in 1911.
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WINNER T0DAY'S
 MATCH ON MAT
 ID TAkE ALL
Miller and "Saiior Jack Sign Agreement for Fin
 ish Bout.

"Sailcr Jack" Wills, who is to Nrest1e Vie Miller at the Gem the atre this afternoon, arrived here yesterday from Bauxite, where he has been working out. He is conf;- dent of victory. So is Miller This vas proved by their agreement that the winner should take all of the receipts. Here's the terms, as cop jed from the Griginal:
 "Decembe: 24th 1915.
 "This agreement entered into on this 2fth day of December, 1915. wit nesscth:
 'Sailcr Jack Wills and Victor Mil Ter agree to wrestle finish match best two-out Of three falls, no time limit said match to take place in the Gem theatre in the city of Pine Bluff, Ark, on the afternoon of December 25, 1915, beginning at o'clock.
 "It is further agreed that this match shall not be decided on foul or any tactics which might be terme.l dirty unless agreed to by both par ticipants. and is to be decided only when one or the other cf the wrest- lers pins the shoulders of his op-
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lis church to give thanks for Him the greatest gift made by the Father in heaven to man. The secularzing of Christmas, or the giving of the second place to Him in whose honor it has been instituted, is one of the greatest offenses of which Protest antism has been guilty. yet it seem- ingly encourages this very thing.
 Hess than two hundred years ago. iil New England, men were impris- oned for giving to Christmas it's true recognition. If such law were ex- isting new few Christians, compara- lively speaking. would suffer. AS there was no room for the Virg;. Mother at the Bethlehem inn. so there is all too little room nowadays for Christ on the day especially set apart for His hcnor Humanitarian ism is noble the making and ex- changing of gifts is a beautiful cus- tom; T inistraticns to the needy are IF keeping with Christ's teaching. Nevertheless. the primary thing for which the day was Instituted ought to be given precedence. /
 "There will be a celebraticn of the holy communion and 8 sermon ap- Ircpriate for the day at Trinity church at 10 a. m.. An offering will be taken"
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ELKS IN ELEMENT THIS DAY, MAKING
 CHILDREN HAPPY
Over Half Thousand Christ mas Baskets to Be Distri
 buted This Forenoon.

Today is the big day of the year for the Pine Bluff lodge of Fiks, and for their friends, some 550 little chil- dren of the city
 This is the day when the Ell<s will make those 550 children happy through the distribution of toys and goodies, as we'll as necessities.
 The distribution will be held at the Orpheo theatre, and will start at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. 1t is expect ed to be over by noon.
 Mayor Simon Blocm, member of the committee in charge of the dstribu- ton. announced last night that it is essential that the children be at the theatre at 10 o'clock.
 We must complete the distribution of the toys by noon, so that there will be no interference With the reg ular program of the theatre" said Mayor Bloom, "and for that reason we are urging that all the children be prompt in their attendance"
 Everything is ready. Last night and early lhis morning, all the good iea and the pretties were moved into the theatre building, and arranged so that the system originated by the To- cal Flks might be put to work promptly this morning. The doors of the theatre will be thrown open early, for the children, and the friends of the lodge. to gather in the auditorium, and it is expected there will be big crowd in attendance.
 Several committees have been nam- ed by the lodge, to look after the car rying out Of the plans for the affair, and these will be given all the aid needed by the rank and file of the members of the lodge, all of whom are expected to be present at some time during the forenoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-25
Christmas Celebration By the
 Pine Bluff Sunday Schools

logue and song. It will be well pre- sented by almost the entire school. The principal parts and characters are as follows:
 Jack, Santa Claus, junior, Basil Henry. Bess Claus, Jacks sister, Clara Hicks; Chris Claus, Frank Meek; Polly Claus, Ouida Hender- son; Miss Hall, mission worker. Miss Mildred Goshorn; Mary, assist ait tc' Miss Hall, Miss Myrtle Green; Laura, assistant to Miss Hall. Miss Florence Thaine: Tessa, little Italian g:rl Hazel Cook: Tony, her brother. Master Merion Boyd.
 The folic wing songs will be rem 3ereA:
 Opening chorus, by the school.
 When All the World Is Glad" the Claus children.
 "A Real Santa Claus" solo by Bess.
 Lenergan's band newsboys), class No. A.
 Little Japanese,' mission class song, class No. ).
 Nobody Cares,' sclo by Tessa.
 'The Holly Song," class No. 6.
 The Jolly c. B. U. leash boys), class No. 3.
 who'll Buy?" Qruit girls), class Nc. 3.
 We've Waited So Long," by a Class of little tots of Primary de- partment.
 "Over Seas From Far Away" by Santa Claus.
 Closing song and chorus by school
 The children will be ably directed and supported by Mrs. Ed MurdocH and w. B. Hicks.
 Hazel Street Church.
 The Hazel Street Baptist church will also have it's Christmas celebra- tion tonight, a program of interest ing and appropriate numbers having teen prepared. All adult and chil- dren members of the church are ex- pectcd to be in attendance.
 Christmas Sryices Today.
 Christmas services will be held at number Of the churches today.
 At St. Jcseph's Catholic church, solemn high mass will be said at 5 U GloCh tHio luoIHlnS, WllH uuSlCdl ircgraT of especial beauty and inn pEessiveness.
 Rev. H. F. Buhler, pastor, will lreach a Christmas sermon at the HaWley Memorial church at ii 6 clock this morning.
 A German festival and holy com munion service will be held at tho Lutheran church at II o'clock this morning.
 At Trinity Episcopal Church.
 The formal announcement issued by Trinity church for todays ser vice is as follows:
 "The primary privilege of Chris tians on the day of Christ's nativity is the assembling of themselves in
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B|G BROTHERS AND SISTERS PUT l3t5
 ON SAINTS LIST

The Big Brothers and the Big Sis teTs have finished their labors for 1915, and have retired from the field for another year. satisfied with the results achieved by them in their efforts to bring happiness to the poor children of Pine Bluff.
 Toys, fruits, nuts, candy and other Lsuch stuff were distributed at the home of 135 children yesterday and last night, because of the energetic cDdoav IS of the Big Brothers and Fig Sisters to see that santa Claua would not forget even the hunblcst hcne in the city.
 the Associated Charities. Miss Rosa lie Fhilpct, her assistant, and band CT a half dozen ether enthusiastic ssrls, personally saw that the toys and other articles were delivered at he homes. and as a result there will be 135 happy children in Pine Bluff this morning. who otherwise woui,, have been hoart-broken.
 Everything went off just as it had been planned by Miss Houston and her assistants, the entire program of preparing and delivering the pack ages and parcels was carried out and when the young women workers ceased their labors for the day yes terday it was with the satisfaction Of knowing that an excellent labor Gt love had been excallenly done.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-25

The following program was rea-
 6ered last night at the Cnfistniaa ,
 exercises at the First Methoo's' song "Holy Night" Mrs. Thomas parham, Mrs. Sidney Hines, Mrs Charles Moore. Anthem. Rejoice, the Lord Is Ris- ei.." by choir.
 Responsive scripture reading, Luke |2:1-14, by school. Reading, "Story of the Birth of Christ" Jane Hardy. Song. "Joy to the World" by the l school.
 Reading, "A Legend of Cathay," " Mrs. E. R. Steele. Song, "Come With the Wise Men, " : ly choir.
 Song. "Joy, Joy," by beginners. Presentation of gifts of the Begin ners' department.
 Song, by Primary department
 Presentation of the gifts of ths
 urinary department.
 Scripture reading by the Junior de-
 partment, Math. 2.7-12.
 Song Merry, Merry Christmas,:' ,:''
 by juniors.
 Presentation of gifts of the Junior 1 department.
 Reading, "Thcy Gave Him Their l Treasures, Lucille Simmons.
 Presentation of gifts of the Inter l mediate department. Presentation Of gifts of the Senin- l apartment Presentation of gifts of the Adult department. Presentation of gifts of the Home department. Hymn, "0 Little Town of Bethle- nem." by school. Address. by pastor. Summary oe the gifts. Hymn. "In the Cross of Christ" by school.
 Benediction. Other Churches Celebrate. At the Lakeside Methodist church, the Ohio Street Baptist church and sle Lutheran churches Christmas celebrations were also held last right. At the Lakeside church. as at the First Methodist, the celebra- ton was according to the White Gifts to the King" idea. Christmas trees and distribution Of toys were held at the Lutheran church and the Ohio Street Baptist church, and the little folks were in their glory. Christmas Frees Tonight. The Carr Memorial church will have it's celebration and Christmas tree tonight, starting at 7:30 o'clock. In addition to the Christmas tree, the Sunday school pupils will pre- sent a beautiful Christmas cantata, entitled Santa Claus Junior" a beautiful little story of Christmas ] sentiment, tcld in prose, verse, dia-
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The Church of Christ.

Corner Sixth and Beech streets. z. c. Cline, minister. Morning sub Ject, Holiday Religion the Devils Substitute for Everyday Religion" " Text: 'In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrine the command men;s Of men," Matt. 15:9.
 Evening subject. "The State Reli- sions of Europe Base Counterfeits or the True Religion of Christi Text eff my kingdom were of this world then would my subjects fight" John 1S:36.
 Christian Endeavor, 6:30 D. m, Miss Nancy Brummett, president.
 Ladies' aid, Monday at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. A. w. lscruggs, president.
 Prayer and praise service Wednes- day at 7:30 p. m., led by J. E. Hill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-25
GIRL STEALS JEWELS
 I'D EL0PE WITH LOVER
Nephew of Manufacturer Studehaker Held in California fUr COntribut-
 inr tO Girls HelipnueEcy.

Los Angeles, Gal, Dec. 24.--An empty jewel box and a diary written
 in shorthand, today brought about the Illustration Of the elopement plans of Donald Studebaker, 22, a nephew of the famous Eastern manu- facturer, and Miss Maurine Ames, IT, daughter of the late Dr. Ames, for mer governor of Minnesota and one time mayor of Minneapolis.
 The girl was confined in juvenile hall and young St'ldebaker was brought before Juvenile Judge Reeves to face a charge of contributing to the girls delinquency. w. B. Stude- baker, father of the young man, ob- tained his sons custory until Mon day, when the question of his proba- ticn will be considered.
 The case of the young lovers first came to the attention of the juvenile court authorities several weeks ago. They had been going together con- stantly for some time. and tho moth CT Of the girl sought the aid of the officers.
 Today Mrs. Ames, mother of the girl discovered that the case in which she kept her jewels was emp ty. She communicated her suspicious to the probation officer and the girl was questioned and admitted taking the jewels. A diary was found, in which the girl had written down her
 rlans to take her mothers jowels and clope with Studebaker, it is said.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-25
,onent to the mat two times out of

ponent to the mat two times out of lhrce
 "It is further agreed that the pro- ceeds of this match shall be divided as follaws After all legitimate ex- renses, such as rent for theatre, printing and advertising, etc., shall have been paid from the gross pro- cccds, the balance is 10 be paid to the winner of this match--that is, winner otake all.
 "Sgn.cd and witnessed this |tho
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-25

Sixth and Florida streets. w. C. Schraeder, pastor.
 Christmas morning, 1O:30 o'clock preparatory service; Il a. tm., Ger man festival and holy communion service.
 Sunday, English Sunday school, 3:45 a. m.
 English service. il a. m.
 English sermon, 7:3O D. m.
 All are invited to these services.
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CHURCH SERVICES
 SUNDAY
First Baptist.

Corner Sixth avenue and Cherry street, w. J. E. Cox, pastor Sun cay school at 9:3O a. m., T. N. Har- per. uperintendent. Graded school with classes for ali ages. Mems Bi- fle class taught by the pastor. B. V. P. U. at 6:45 D. m.
 Preaching by the pastor at il 3. m. and 7:30 D. m. Morning subject An Achan in the Camp" Evening subject. "The Sin of Gossip"
 Pkayler and praise service We'd peSday at 7:3O D. m.
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Trinity Church (EpisconaIl

Sunday services: Holy communion, a. m. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Morning prayer: Service, music and sermon appropriate to the season.
 Evening prayer and sermon, 7:30 D. m. December 26 has bean observed from early ages as St. Stephens day i'll homer of the first martyr to our religion. He was g m ember of the lowest order of the church's threee- fold ministry-a deacon. The story Of his life is of great beauty ana. ike his divine master. he died after Q prayer for the pardon Of his per- scutcrs. The address at the night service will be on st. stephen.
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LETTERS TO SANTA
 CLAUS.

Santa Claus, Iceland.
 Dear Santa-Please bring me a boat. gun and tricycle., story book and some candy and I'll be a good boy STANLEY ANNUITY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-25
2lth day of December, 1915.
 "tSAILOR JACK WILLS. "VICTOR MILLER"
nr. Waidrip to Talk.

Rev. Marion Nelson Waldrip, pastor of the Lakeside Methodist church, will he the speaker Sunday at the weekly Fellowship luncheon, at the Young Mems Christian association building.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-12-25

pepper, president. Only, 5 will be admitted to the league service Sun day night. Cottage prayer meeting at 6 D. n. Junior League and P. A. Circle at 2:30 p. m.
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Havley Memorial Methodist.

Eleventh and Cypress streets. The church where you arc a stranger only once. The pastor. Rev. H. F. Buhler, will preach at il a. m. q Christmas sermon, subject. "The Birthday of Joy" And at 7:30 p. m, Christmas program of music, rsad- ings and tableaux will be rendered Mesdames Ham/tcn and Leach will have charge of the program. Sunday
 school at 9:45 a. m., J. A. Simpson superintendent. The young man's
 class has a welcome like mothers waiting for you. The young ladies' class is anxious to greet you. Ep- worth League at 6:45 p. m., 'Mr. Cu!-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
NEWS OF MERIDIAN

Meridian, Miss. June 2.-(Special.) .)-An
 important election will be held in super
 visors beat No. 1 of Lauderdale county,
 which beat embraces the city of Meridian,
 on June 10, when the matter of issuing
 S50,000 bonds will be voted The purpose of
 the bond issue is to connect the city
 paved streets with the dozen or more
 novaculite roads running out of the city,
 It is believed that the proposition will carry, as there is practically no oppo- stion
 A large number of people from other sections of the state and also from out side of the state, including several good
 roads engineers, have been in Meridian
 today. They witnessed demonstration of
 the cement distributing machine for re- surfacing good roads and the experiment. proved a success. This machine was an
 invention of a Meridian man. Tonight the visitors will be given reception and smoker at the Board of Trade
 A marriage of interest was celebrated yesterday morning at St. Patrick's Cath ollie church, when Miss Pauline Semmes
 and Dr. Charles G. Wright were united in matrimony The ceremony was read by the Rev. Father Ten Brink. Both are prominent young people of the city and
 will make Meridian their future home. One of the largest personal injury dam age suits ever filed in this county was filed yesterday by J. H. Brothers, ct al. vs the New Orleans Northeastern railroad Sam Merritt, engineer, and M. l.. Kimbrough, engine foreman. It is all legged that train operated on the New Orleans and Northeastern on March ?. 1915, ran over and killed William Broth
 CTS, the 20-year-old son of J. H. Brothers. ot tba TUa vt a n this city. It is further alleged that no warning was given by the blowing of a whistle or the ringing of a bell: that the engine was without proper head light and that cars were In front of 1t being pushed by the engine. The suit was filed through Attorneys Scott X Par ker and asks for S75,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Likes New Department

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 I am writing to congratulate you upon the new department you have recently created in your paper-the social service department. This is thoroughly indica- tive of the policy of The Age Herald, keeping pace, as it always does, with the spirit of the time
 The department is most excellent. fills public need, and Will, I am convinced prove successful addition to your paper. Our family, for instance, is certainly reading it with increased interest, since the installment of this work. and I am sure this is true of many other subscmb- CTS. Even though the immediate results should not prove far-reaching. there are many evidences that they will in the near future.
 You are most fortunate in having se- cured Mrs. Ullman's services. She is a woman of broad intellect, big sympathies untiring energy and is deeply interest ed in social service work--in other words eminently capable of successfully carry ing on this department and proving an aid to the paper as a whole.
 I shall be happy to continue to stm- ulate interest in this new work. Very sincerely, PEARL ROSENFELD
 Birmingham, May 31, 1915. 112S Cullom street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
Mays in Hall of Fame

Albany, Ga. June 2-Jake Mays, 19 years old, pitched no-hit, no-run game for Macon against Albany in the South Atlantic league here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, June 2.-(Special 1.-The High school auditorium was packed to its ca pacity tonight when the class night exer- cises of the graduating class of the Bes- semer High school were held. The pro- gramme was opened when the class marched into the auditorium and on the stage to the grand march, which was composed by Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove, who for the past seven years has had charge of the commencement music for the High school. The welcome address was delivered by Walter Houston, presi- dent of the class of 1915. followed by the chorus. Chat Chat (MoffaD, by the class. Miss Nellie Heal class historian, read the history of the class. which was very interesting and enjoyable and was followed by the cantata, "Flower Maid ens' (Alfred). by girls of the senior class, Miss Doris Huffman. mezzo and Miss Nell lie Neal, contralto. The class statistics were read by Miss Fannie Mitchell in a very pleasing manner while the chorus, 'I Miss You'' (Roma), was beautifully rendered by the boys of the class, Fred Calhoun, tenor and Eugene Hawkins, baritone. Miss Annie Vieve Thornton read the class prophesy which was unusually interesting and very entertaining. Next on the programme was the reading of the class will by Miss Mamie simmons, which created much amusement for tho crowd, and was followed by the class song. the music of-which was composed by Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove and the words by Miss Ida Weinstein, who was class poet. Miss Anna Fitzpatrick giftor- ian of the class. presented each member with a gift in very pretty and original manner, while Eugene Hawkins made 8 few closing remarks in behalf of the class of 1915.
 Funeral services over the remains of Earl Coglan, young man about p years of age who committed suicide yesterday afternoon near Taylor's Ferry by blowing his brains out. will be held Thursday
 morning, interment being at the Short creek cemetery. From what could be learned it appears that the man came to this district several months ago from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-03
Father Savage Honored

News was received in Birmingham last night that Right Rev. Bishop Edward F.. Allen of the diocese of Mobile, had been notified by Cardinal Gasparri, papa sec retary of state, through the delegate at Washington, that the domestic prelacy, with the title monslgnor, had been con : ferred upon the Rev Dennis Savage of St. Peters church, Montgomery. MT. Saw age, it is stated, was adopted by Bishop Qpinlan for the diocese of Mobile and sent to Spring Hill college, where his the logical studies were completed ard he was ordained in the cathedral at AIobil 2 in 1869. He then went to Eufaula as pas tor of church there and five years later to Mobile. where he was in charge ot St Peters church for several years