davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

than he would be on his feet in a jiffy. 'Hanbury and Dunigan also, featured. the. former playing a great defensive game while the latter en- Joyed the pleasure of tossing five baskets
 Whelan and snyder capably aided by the good work of Casserly were five Monday The first mentioned player performed in his usual way and only for the good work of Han bury of the opposition he would have shot several baskets. Pat Hurley was absent from the | lineup of the St. Mary's five but is expected to be on deck tomorrow evening when they tackle the re- juvenated Johns in their own balli- wick.
 When the Hearts meet the .tJirx'. tomorrow. night a battle royal may be looked for. It will be the first 1 time that the Hearts star forward Brooks has lined up against the Saints and the work of this man and his opponent will be carefully watch ed during the course of the game. Lannon has also announced his in- tention of being on the field of bat I tie and the opposition will have to go some to stave off defeat with these TWO p0rIOrmerS m acton.
 If the St. Charles five win tomor- row nights battle with the leaders they will be tied for first place. They will also have won their fourth straight game and will have the non de plume of tsJinx'' removed and will in all probability be placed on the tail enders.
 A peculiar feature is the absence l Of Lannon when. the Hearts are not playing the St. Charles. He usually lays off after he battles with them and gets in condition for their next set-to. No wonder he is at his best after a week and a half lay off. When these two teams meet tomorrow night it is expected that St. Johns court will be packed as tight as a box of sardines. Joe Waters will referee the contest and the fans may rest as- sured that the ball will be in motion every minute of the game.
 Official box scorers of every game played in the Holy Name Basketball league appear in these columns every evening succeeding the night of the contests. Also comment upon the | game by "Old Man Grump.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
STANDING.

Results Monday Night. St. Charles, 45; St Mary's, Is. Sacred Heart, 29; St. Johns. 4, s Games Tonight at St. John's Hall. St Mary's vs. St Johns, 8:30. t. Charles vs. Sacred Heart, 9:3o. Referees Canning and Waters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

Miss Jennie Jent, ticket agent of tl2e B. R. IT. stL'' station at Fulton street and Sumner avenue, Brooklyn, was held up and roSbed there of $20 by two negroes
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

All stray cats in Lebanon and Damascus were communicated by the Turks to protect army stores from. rats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

1.5OO New Fan Woo1ens B SEE LYFORD BROTHERS BUY East Side and West End Y
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

Frauline Emmy Destinn, the fa- nous soprano of the Metropolitan Ou- era O., took out he first citizenship papers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

Australian wool prices advanced an- other 5 per cent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

Pat Hurley was absent from the lineup of the St. Mary's five but is expected to be on deck tomorrow evening when they tackle the re- juvenated. Johns in their own balli- wick
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
OFFER CHAMPION FREDDY WELSH
 S7,5OO TO BOX IN NEW HAVEN
Manager Griffith of Washington Follows His
 Winter Custom of Claiming Pennant

Hamilton is right, the Browns want to keep him and if he isn't they don't want to palm him off on their un-. suspecting fellow magnates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04

Official box scorers of every game played in the Holy Name Basketball league appear in these columns every evening succeeding the night of the contests. Also comment upon the game by "Old Man Grump."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-04
WHAT HOLY NAME PLAYERS
 ARE DOING IN BASKETBALL

than he would be on his feet in a Jiffy. 'Hanbury and Dunigan also, featured. the. former playing great defensive game while the, latter en- Joyed the pleasure of tossing five baskets.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-04

lations of the guests. Just then a wait
er passed through with ices on a tray.
| called to him and he stopped.
A moment later Long Sin himself
took an ice from the tray and retreat
ed back of the portieres. No one was
about, and he hastily drew a bottle
from his pocket. On the bottle was a
Chinese label. He palmed the bottle,
and anyone who had chanced to see
him would have noticed that he passed
it two or three times over the ice, then.
lifting the portieres, entered the draw
ing room again.
He had made the circuit of the
rooms in such way as to bring him
self out directly in my path. With a
smile he stopped before me, rubbing
both hands together.
1T is for Miss Elaine?" he asked.
! nodded.
By this time several of the guests
who were fascinated with Long Sin
gathered about US. Long Sin fiuttered
open Chinese fan which he had used
in his tricks, passed it over my hand,
and in some incomprehensible way l
felt the plate with the ice literally dis
appear from my grasp. My face must
have shown my surprise. A burst of
laughter from the other guests greeted
me. looked at Long Sin, half angry,
yet unable TO say anything, for the
joke was plainly on me. He smiled
made another pass with the fan. and
instantly the plate with the ice was
back in my hand.
Meanwhile Kennedy had been NOV
ing from one to another of the guests
seeking Elaine. He had already taken
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-04

name Chong Wah Tong, thinking OF
the investigation which the coroner
had asked him to make into the muir
der. He and Long Sin moved a few
steps away. discussing the affair.
Elaine and I were still talking over
the entertainment.
She happened to place her hand on
the desk near Long Sin. My back was
toward him and did not see him start
suddenly and look at her hand. On it
was the ring-the ring which, un-
known to us. Long Sir had found in
the passageway under Aunt Tabby's
garden. OF which he had been robbed.
Long Sin decided to recover the ring
by stealth.
Elaine was still talking enthusias-
tically about her party. when Long Sin
turned from Kennedy and moved to-
ward us with bow.
"The lady speaks of an Oriental re-
ception," he remarked. Would she
care to engage a magician?"
Elaine turned to him surprised. do
you mean that you are a magician"
she asked. puzzled.
Long Sin smiled quietly. He reached
over and took a small bottle from Ken
nedy's laboratory table. Holding it in
his hand almost directly before us, ne
made few siight-of-hand passes and
presto, the bottle had disappeared A
few more passes, and a test tube ap-
peareG in its place. Before We knew it
he had caused the test tube to disap-
pear and the bottle to reappear We
all applauded enthusiastically.
81 don't think that is such a bad
idea after ALL" nodded Kennedy to
Elaine
1t was the night of the reception.
The Dodge library was transformed.
The Oriental hangings which Elaine
and Kennedy had purchased seemed
to breathe mysticism. At the far end
of the room a platform had been ar
ranged to form a stage on which Long
Sin was to perform his sleight of hand.
Almost everybody had arrived when
Elaine turned to the guests and intro
duced Long Sin with little speech.
shall not attempt to describe the
amazing series of tricks which he per
formed. His hands and fingers seemed
to move like lighting.
He had finished and every one
crowded about him to congratulate
him on his skill. His only answer,
however, was his inscrutable smile.
This is wonderful. wonderful" l
repeated as happened to meet Elaine
alone. We walked into the conserva-
tory while the guests were crowding
around Long Sin. She seated herself
for the first time during the evening.
May get you an ice?' l suggested.
She thanked me, and l hurried off.
AS passed through the drawing room
l did not notice that Long Sin had
managed to escape further congratu-
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-04

and were endeavoring to revive him.
Someone had already sent for a doc
tor. but the aconite was working
quickly on its victim.
scarcely waited for the car to
stop in front of the house. l. opened
the door and rushed in
Without word / thrust the anti
dote and the syringe into the hands
of the doctor and he went to work
Immediately. We watched with anx-
iety. Finally Kennedys eyes opened
and gradually his breathing seemed
to become more normal
The antidote had been given in time.
Kennedy was considerably broken
up by the narrow escape which he
had had, and. naturally. even the next
morning, did not feel like himself.
In the excitement of leaving
Elaine's we had forgotten the bottle
of digitalin.
Kennedy looked rather wan and
peaked, but insisted on going 10 the
laboratory as usual.
DO you remember what became of
the bottle of digitalin?" he asked,
fumbling in the closet.
Mechanically l felt in my own pock-
cts; it was not there l shook my
head.
Il don't seem to remember what be-
came of it-perhaps we left it there
In fact, we must have left it there"
II don't like to have such things
lying around loose" remarked Ken
nedy taking up his hat and coat with
forced energy. Il think We had better
get it."
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-04
By ARTHUR B. REEVE
SYNOPSIS.
The WeH-knopn Nopeifsf and the
Crafor IF ihs "C,aig Kennedy" Stories

The New York police are myst.fied by n
series OF murders and other crimes. The
principal clue to the criminal Is the warn
Ing letter which is sent to the victims
est victim of the mysterious ASSASSIN is
Taylor Dodge. the insurance president
His daughter. Elaine. employs Craig Ken
try to unrayeI the mystery. What Ken
nedy accomplishcs is told By his friend
Jameson, a newspaper man. After many
Kennedy out OF the way the Clutching
Hand Is at last found to be none other
than Perry Bennett. Elaine's lawyer and
nett fees 10 the den OF one of his Chi
nese criminals. The Chinaman forces
from Bennett the secret of the where
abouts of s. 000, 600 Then he gives the
lawyer a potion which will suspend anil
nation for months. Kennedy reaches Ben
netts side just after he has lost con-
rciousness and supposes him dead.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-06-04

an ice from the waiter and was going
in the direction OF the conservatory.
There he found her.
Won't you take this ice?" he asked.
handing it to her.
1T is very kind of you." she said,
but / have already sent Walter for
one"
Kennedy insisted and she took it.
She had already started to eat 1t
when / appeared in the doorway.
Kennedy laughed, rather pleased at
having beaten me.
Never mind, Walter" he said with
a smile, I'll take it. And er-I don t
think that Elaine will object il you
play the host for little while with
Aunt Josephine" he limited.
Kennedy, however, was not alone.
Back in the palms in the conservatory
two beady black eyes were eagerly
watching.
Chatting with animation, Kennedy
tasted the ice He had taken only a
couple of spoonfuls when look OF
wonder and horror seemed to spread
over his face.
lie rose quickly. A cold sweat
seemed to break out all over him. His
nerves almost refused to respond.
He took only few steps. began to
stagger. and finally sank down on the
floor.
Elaine screamed.
We rushed in from the library and
drawing room. /.
He had fallen near the fountain and
one hand dropped over into the water.
AS he fell back he seemed to have
only just enough strength to withdraw
his hand from the fountain. On the
stone coping. slowly and laboriously,
he moved his finger.
Whats the matter. old MANI" /
asked, bending over him.
There was no answer, but he man
aged to turn his head, and l followed
the direction of his eyes.
With trembling finger he was trac-
ing out, one by one, some letters.
looked and it flashed over me what he
meant. He had written with the water:
"Digitalin-lab"-
] jumped up and almost without a
word dashed out of the conservatory,
down the hall and into the first car
waiting outside.
To the laboratory ] directed. CIV
ing the driver the directions. and
drive like the deuce,"
Fortunately there was no one TO
stop us, and / know we broke all the
speed laws of New York. dashed
into the laboratory almost broke q
open the cabinet, and seized the bot
tie of digitalin and hypodermic
syringe, then rushed madly out again
and into the car
Meanwhile some of the guests had
lifted up Kennedy. too excited to no.
tice Long Sin in his hiding place
They had laid Craig down on a couch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
GEN. FED s. FERGUSON
 BURIED AT HAYWOOD

Funeral services over the remains or Gen Frederick S. Ferguson, aged n years who died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Gray, at Gar rison on- the Hudson last Wednesday night at 7:15 o'clock, were held from the Five Points Methodist church yes terday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Inter ment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
 Bishop John H. Mccoy officiated and paid a high tribute to the memory of the deceased. He dwelt at length on the life of the deceased and declared even though he was dead his memory would live long in the future. General Ferguson is survived by his widow, two sons pr Burr Ferguson and Hill Fer guson of Birmingham; two daughters, Mrs. Pelham Anderson of Birmingham and Mrs. Arthur Gray of New York city.
 Every camp of Confederate Veterans in the Birmingham district attended the funeral of their comrade in a body. Floral offerings from friends and &C., quaintances of the deceased from all over the state were in evidence. Git izens from all walks in life attended the funeral and expressions of grief over the death of General Ferguson were heard on all sides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
Y. M. |. A. CAMPAIGN
 WILL CLOSE TONIGHT

The Bible class membership came paign of the Young Mems Christian as- sociation, which was launched last Mon day, will close with a banquet at 6;30 D. m. today. At o'clock Sunday after noon ITO applications had been turned in. The goal set by the campaign com mittee was to secure 200 for the six Bible classes that are now being formed by the Young Mems Christian associa- ton. Ben P. Beard, the chairman of the campaign committee. says that everything indicates that fully 200 will be secured by 6:30 tonight.
 The banquet tonight is for every man who has signed up for one of the classes and also for those who intend to. but have not yet done so. All of these are urged to be on hand promptly at 6:30 D. m If possible, those who have not signed up, should telephone the Y. NJ. C. A. their application today. The as- sociation has received many congratu- lations on it's success in securing Dr. George Lang of the Presbyterian col lege of Anniston to speak. Dr. Lang is one of the leading men of the southern Presbyterian church. and growing in influence and prestige. His theme to- night will be The Twentieth Century Invitation to Power
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
COUNTY COURTS
 NOT AFFECTED
Veto of Recircuiting Bill Will Not Affect County
 Courts, Says Judge Fort

Judge William E. Fort is of the opin- ion that Governor Hendersons veto of the recircuiting bill will not effect the is apparently much confusion over the entire matter in the legal and judicial circles of this city. Judge Fort further states that until copies of the newly passed laws reach Birmingham 1t will be almost impossible to arrive at any con- clusion concerning the exact status of the courts.
 Tt is not likely said Judge Fort, that Governor Hendersons veto of the recircuiting bill affects the courts of Jefferson county. While unfamiliar with the provisions of the various judicial laws pa ssed by the last legislature and with the Jefferson county circuit court bill, and also with the recircuitine bill Gov ernor Henderson must have been advised before he vetoed the measure that it would not affect materially the courts of this county. However. there appears to be much confusion over the entire mat ter and it is my impression that no two lawyers think alike on the governor veto as the present status of the lief. ferson county courts.
 Another measure I am unfamiliar with is this new court bailiff law which l am told the governor approved of and which gives judge the privilege of appointing all court baliffs. Until 1 receive a copy of this law I will not be positive as to it's exact meaning. However, l am under the impression that where the present court bailffs are properly experienced and are giving satisfaction that nc changes will be made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
Association Institute
 To Open Today

Final arrangements are being made for the opening of the Y. M. c. A. evening school. Never before has the prospect been so promising for large enrolment With the addition of new courses the ed ucational department will be very busy directing all the different activities.
 The faculty consists of 15 instructors who are specialists in their line being graduates of the leading universities of this country and England. The depart ment has taken great care in selecting teachers who are students of human. na- ture {
 The courses in law still hold the center of interest among the different subjects offered by the school. Inquiries continue to reach the educational director, and fien present indications it would seem that the department will have all it can take care of
 The school for employed boys will be in charge of Prof. Gordon Sparks, and tke department is making special effort to meet the need of this particular srour of boys.
 The educational committee, of which G. H. Estes is chairman, is cooperating with the educational director in making this the most successful year in the history of this institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
ALL COUNTY COURTS ARE NOW IN SESSION
Judge A. H. Aston to Pre- side Over Third Division
 of the Criminal Court

All the courts of Jefferson county open in full session this morning
 A month ago the criminal branches of the court opened and much business has been transacted but this morning the circuit and city courts throw open their doors. In the circuit court Judges E. c, Crow and c. B. Smith will preside. while in the city court Judge John E. Pugh, Judge c. w. Ferguson, Judge H. O. Sharp and Judge John H. Miller will sit on the benches of the four divisions of this court
 In addition to the civil courts both branches of the criminal court will be in session as we'll as the three divisions of the municipal court and the court of chancery. Judge William E. Fort and Judge Harrington P. Heflin will preside over the criminal court, and will be aided this week by Judge A. H. Aston, a su- pernumary judge in the trial of felony cases. In the three branches of the mu nicipal court Judge H. B. Abernethy Judge Tom Lee and Judge w. C.. Hick man will preside.
 Owing to the congestion of the crimina 1ONnSeS dhu uiiNSi ihC PioN'StcbS cA new law the clerk of the criminal cour can make application for an additiona judge to try criminal cases. This ha: been done and Judge Aston will be or
 hand this morning to try cases in thu first division of the criminal court. This week will see double docke for the first division of the crimina and long list of noncapital felonies ar, set for trial. Judge William E. Fort vii organize the juries and sound the docket
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
WOODLAND COUNCIL
 ID bE INSTITUTED
Grand Officers to Assist in Initiation of a Class of
 100 Candidates

new council of Royal and Select Masters will be organized tonight at the Masonic hall, Woodlawn. The council will be instituted by the grand officers including Most Illustrious Grand Master W oolsey Fennell, Deputy Grand Master J. Philip Melvin and Walter Smith of Tuscaloosa and Grand Secretary George A. Beauchamp of Montgomery.
 The exercises will commence at ' o'clock. the first order of business will be the receiving of petitions and ballot ing under dispensation. There is a class of 100 candidates in waiting for the de- grees, said to be the largest class of council Masons ever put through In the state.
 The degrees will be conferred by the officers of Sam Thompson council, No. 43 R. & s. M. of Birmingham.
 The new council will be known as Woodlawn council, No. 71. The first three officers are George w. Hays, E. G. Star buck and James P. Pratt George L. Olive Is secretary and Dr. A. M. Bell treasurer.
 Following the exercises banquet will be served The officers of the new coun- cil are among the best posted Masons of the district, and the prospects oi success of the new Masonic body Is ex- teedingly bright. A large attendance is looked for at the exercises tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
MAN KILLED ON
 RAILROAD TRACK

l.. S. Dekle, 701 Sarah avenue. was fa- tally injured yesterday morning at S15 O clock on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic tracks at Sixth avenue and Walker street, Graymont. The man was hurried to St. Vincent's hospital in John s ambulance, where every effort to save his life was made. Despite the efforts of the doctors to save the man, he suc- cImi:ed to his injuries at 4:45 o'clock yes- terday morning.
 No one witnessed the accident and there is no explanation for the man being on the railroad tracks at such an hour in the morning. The accident occurred in remote place several hundred yards from any thoroughfare and the crew of tie train was not aware that they had killed a man until one of the trainmen saw the body of Dekle on the track in a Han; ed condition after the engine and several cars had ran over him.
 Tbe remains of the deceased will be sent to Cairo by Warner & Smith this afternoon at o'clock for intermentf He is survived by his widow and two small children. Also one brother, l.. Dekle 70l Sarah avenue Graymont. The deceased had been living at his brothers house for several weeks, and was a mechanic, lie had not been working recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-04
Beauty of Dining Room
 Aided by Crystalware
Suggestion to Homemakers in Ar. ranging Set on Side
 Table

A side table properly set in the dining room adds to the rooms attractiveness Many people mar the appearance of 2 room by loading down the table with foo much ware. Often dining room side i able Is made to look like a counter ir inc store on a bargain sale day. Most women possess or should possess, q matched water set. Such set makes the side table an object of admiraticr when the glasses and pitcher are pret- tily arranged.
 A good idea. especially for the woman who entertains or who seeks to matte home beautiful for her. own family, if to en,broider centsrpiece upon whicf 10 set the pitcher and small dolly for each tumbler.
 Venetian gold-trimmed crystalwart is the best for . display of this Xii and to have ones own ihitial on eacf piece is the height of fashion and ro. f,nement Such a set 10 now provided for readers by this paper and may tt secured at merely nominal expense by following directions given in display announcements and in the Water Sc Coupons appearing daily in another co, umn.