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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Bessemer Squad Holds Hard
 Workout On Underwood Field

The Bessemer squad held another work out yesterday afternon at Underwood Field with a large number Of aspirants out for the team. Manager Hickman has about 25 baseball players under contract and several others who came out to show the manager what they have. He will look over the boys this afternoon and to- morrow and it is thought that by Friday he will give many of them their car fare back to town The axe will fall soon.
 Those out yesterday were: Pitchers Gordon Hickman, Lefty Prultt, Shop herd, Lonnie Fancher, East. '"rots" La mar and oscar Welch; Catehers Bob Puckett. Propst and Watts First Base men "Slim" Jones. Sweeney" Schwartz and Hoffman; Second Basemen Tommy Perkins, Andy Ramage and Jimmy Nor gan, Shortstops Clifton Johnston and Rip Reagan, Third Basemen Roberts and Meek, Outfieders Ernest Propst and Cla Jd Barr.
 Manager Hickman Is going very slowly with his men and Is making them go with ease in training for fear they might hurt themselves. He will not let the pitchers start to burning them over the pan for about five days yet. although some are in fair shape. Lefty Pruitt the big south paw, is just 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds. From report he has speed, curves and control, and it looks as if he will give the other south paws hard fight for the lone position on the squad.
 Bob Bumgardner will arrive from AL bertville, where he has been training the Albertville Aggles, on April l and it is probable that he will be in fine shape. Bob Is q fine fielder, with lot of baseball sense and he should be able to hit aboat .25o. He will probably be made field cap tain and will play shortstop.
 Clifton Johnston is being played at shortstop, but 1t is probable that he will be switched to the outfeld real soon. There are less outfielders than any other players and as Johnston can play in tns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
CHILD LABOR CONFERENCE
 TO MEET AT CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga. March 26.-tSpecial)-One of the most important and extensive events tliis year from a sociological stand point will be the Southern Conference cn Women and Child Labor. which will as semble in this city for three days con vention April B. Secretary II. P. Hanson Of Memphis, who issued the call for the meeting. reports that the interest indi- cated in the conference this year is great CT than ever before.
 To aid in the entertainment of the body and to facilitate the progress after as- sembly the Central Labor Union of this city has appointed a committee of five 10 cooperate with other committees which may be appointed by various civic and educational bodies.
 The conference was organized during the administration of and largely through the activity of Gov. M. R. Patterson of Tennessee. He was the first president of the body. During the comparatively short time of it's existence the body has greatly grown in membership and has inn proved to an appreciabe extent indus trial conditions among the laboring classes of women and children. Delegates to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
EUFAULA MILITIA
 FOUND DEFICIENT

Montgomery. March 26.- Especial. )- Another company of the Alabama Na- tional Guard has fal-en by the way side. This is Company G of Eufaula of the Second infantry, which has just been ordered mustered out of service by Adjutant General Joseph E. Scully on the grounds of inefficiency and lack of care of property.
 Company G, known as the Eufaula rifles, was commanded by Captain R. c. Irby, and was inspected on yester- day by the adJutant general and Lien- tenant Albert Goodwin of the United States army.
 Company c of Eufaula Is the ninth company that has been mustered ont of service for inefficiency and 1t is an- ticipated that other military organiza- . tions of the Alabama National Guard may be dismissed from service on the same grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

garden 1t Is probable that he will receive q tryout there. Claud Barr Is showing mp nicely in the outfield and 1t seems as if he will land a regular position.
 The work on the grounds and grand stand Is progressing nicely and 1t will be but a very short while before everything about the Underwood Field will be com oleted The field is just five blocks from the Bessemer car line. and many fans visit 1t daily. President Manaasco dn- nounced yesterday that the fence will be moved back about 50 feet At present it is just 250 feet from the home plate an1 a hard hit ball will easily clear the fence. The team will workout this morn ing and afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
SCHEUING IS OUSTED FROM
 sOFFICE IN PULLMAN COUNTY

Montgomery, March 26.-(Special.)- Holding that the decision of the probate judge of Culman county in the con tested election case between Christopher Scheuing and Charles w. Bryce, contest ants for the office of sheriff, was null and void, Judge D. w. Speake of the circuit court of Culman county has rendered a judgment ousting from office Sheriff Christopher Scheulng The case was the result of quo warranto proceedings in- stituted several weeks ago against Sher- if Seheuing, calling upon him to show by what authority he held the office of sheriff or Cullnnan county.
 The case of the state against Sheriff Scheuing was regarded as a notable one and grew out of a contested election case between Scheuing and Chal w. Bryce, each an applicant for the office of sher- if. In the proceedings instituted by Att tcIney General Brickell, it was alleged that Scheuing was usurping the office of sheriff because of the fact his case had been heard by the probate judge of Gull man county, after the recent legislature had taken from probate judges the right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

conference will be chosen largely from
 the labor unions. womens federatons and
 sociological organizations.
 The present head of the conference is one of the most Remarkable female figures in the south today Miss Jean
 Gordon of New Orleans. She is a wide
 known philanthropist and is also fac tory inspector of the city of New Or leans
 The territory comprised by the con ference includes the states of Virginia, North Carolina. South Carolina. Geor- Eia Florida. Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Tennessee.
 Each state is represented upon the executive committee by vice presid ent. It is believed that the meeting which takes place here April 23 will be the most important and momentous ever held by the body as industrial condi- tions among the classes which the or sanization specially studies are more vitally in need of improvement than in the past decade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

to try contested election cases. In ad- dition to this contention on the part of the state, Attorney General Brickell set forth other grounds for tho custer proceedings, which were not entered into on yester- day by the court. One of these was that Scheuing and, it was claimed, urged his opponent to withdraw from the race through monetary consideration.
 Judge Speake held that the question in- volved was simply point of law, over ruling the demurrers of the attorneys for Sheriff Scheuing, and rendering a judg- ment removing Scheuing from office. The only question considered by the court was the point raised by the attorney gen eral to the effect that Scheuing was usurping his office on the grounds that his case had been heard by court not lawfully authorized to try such cases.
 Sheriff Scheuing made a supercedas bond, pending his appeal to the supreme court of the state. This appeal will be made next month, at which time the merits of the case will be more fully con sidered.
 The attorney general returned this morning from Cullman, and will remain in Montgomery for several days when he will go to Huntsville for the election )n next oMnday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
LARGE ACREAGE IS
 EXPECTED BY MOSS

Montgomery. March 26.-(Special)-B. l.. Moss, state farm demonstration agent, las returned to Montgomery after trip through various sections of the state Mr. Moss declared that the farmers of Ala bama are aroused to the importance of applying scientific methods in the prodic- ton of their crops as they have been at no time in the past history of the state, affirming his belief that the combined acreage this year, in which methods arc being applied that are advocated by state demonstration agents, will be double what il was last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
MONTGOMERY BAR
 OPENS 100 EARLY

Montgomery. March 6.-(Special.) "A lit- tle detective work the part of D. A. H. Montgomery and R. c. Banks. mem- bers of the Montgomery excise commission. brought to light early this morning vio- lation of state local option law by well known wholesale liquor dealer of this city. The defendant in the case is William J. Toole who Is charged with having opened his place of business before o'clock this morning.
 It is claimed that members of the ex- else commission went to MT. Tooles place of business on Commerce street about go o'clock this morning and that the bar was open. Notice was given that the pro- pretor must come before the commission and show cause why his license should not be suspended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
GET S75,0O0 FROM
 FERTILIZER TAGS

Montgomery, March s-(Special.)-capt. Reuben F. Kolb, commissioner of agricuI- ture and industries announced today that the receipts of his department during the month Of March from the sale of fertilizer tags and registrations will approximate $75000. nearly three times the amount turned over to the state treasurer last month Captain Kolb declared that the good weather of the past 10 days has caused the receipts of the department to increase by leaps and bounds, as the farmers of the state are now turning their entire attention to the development of their lands for this seasons crops. Up to March 1 the sale of fertilizer in the state had fallen off, according to Cap tain Kolb, nearly 40 per cent, due to the continued rains and bad weather which prevailed during February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
TWO ARE KILLED IN
 POWDER EXPLOSION

Buefield. W. Va. March 26.-A powder explosion in the mines of the Thomas Coal company a MeCoas. near here, today re- suited in the injury of eight men, four of them seriously but not fatally. The men were entering the mine carrying cans of powder when a torch set fire to bag in which the powder was carried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
BEGINS PROBE OF
 THE LUMBER TRUST

Buffalo, N. Y, March 26--A government tai investigation into every phase of the lumber business in all parts of the country was begun here today by United States Commissioner Samuel Hitchcock The specific case under consideration is that of the United States against the Eastern States Retail Lumber Dealers association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Pope's Condition Unchanged

Rome, March 96--The condition of Pope Plus today is practically unchanged. but 1t Is now expected the suspension of the general audiences of the pontff will be extended until after Easter, so as to give him a thorough rest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
Aviator Killed

Dusseldorf. Germany, March 26.-The German aviator, Kleine, while making a flight today fell from a height of 800 feet and was killed. 1'he aviator's wife and child witnessed the accident, the cause of which Is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

Before me came W. W. Hadnott. Cashier of Prudential Savings Bank. who beinr duly sworn, says that the prbva na foregoing statement is tat rl ndition of said bank, as shown l.g Che hooks on file in said bank.
 F.. L. MILLEN.
 Notary Public. sWerr and subscribed before me, til@ 2gt y of March, 1912 Ar
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 PITCHER
 Directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

FLOWERS FOR THE LADIES at the Acme Quality Paint store next Saturday. 2Ol5 Sd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

WANTED to buy , room cottage on car line, close in: s10O to s200 down. balance monthly. Call Bell Main
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
CREATE OFFICE
 AT CHATTANOOGA Office of Sealer of Weights and Measures Created.
 Jail to Cost $S9,000

Chattanooga, March 26.-(SpeciaL)-An ordinance creating the office of sealer of weights and measures has been passed by the board of commissioners upon rec ommendation of J. H. Warner, commls- sioner of public utilities. The new of- ficer will serve in the latter's department.
 In the past considerable complaint has been made against the local ice com panies, 1t being asserted that the custom CTS are forced to pay for the melting which often amounts to 10 per cent Coal peddlers have also been accused of short ages. In the past in the absence of any effective ordinance many of the cases were those from which there was no re- course.
 Hamilton county's new jail Is 10 be erected by the Van Dorn Iron works of Cleveland, O., at cost of $s9,00O: this is the final verdict of the jail commission. Much of the work. such as heating and wiring. however, will be sublet to local contractors. The special feature of the new iail will consist of a keyless cell plan. The doors will be controlled by a large lever at the end of each tier by means of which F cells can be locked or un- locked simultaneously. The DuiIulng IS 10 be completed within six months, accord ing to contract
 / The addition of numerous memberships each day through the medium of the mails seems to indicate most conclusive ly that the local Chamber of Commerce will ultimately reach it's goal of 1900 mem bers The fees will aggregate s25,OC0 for a publicity fund.
 FLOWERS FOR THE LADIES
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27

FOR RENTING or three unfurnished
 rooms. electric light and water; close
 in. ego l1th street, north. s-27-St
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07

Watch Hill, was adjudged bankrupt upon Its own petition. The superior court referred the whole matter to Attorney Harry E. Agard, standing register in insolvency. The first meet ing of the creditors was held in Vest erly town hall, Thursday afternoon, for the purpose of the appointment of an assignee or assignees, of the estate, and for proof of claims against the estate This insolvency proceeding was hurried by the court decision in case brought by Attorney Albert B. Crafts in behalf of George E. Cham plin. which awarded the defendant $15,000 in damages for injuries re- ceived by being thrown from his cart when struck by a car of the company, near Watch HilL
 The meeting was called to order at 215 by Register Agard; the creditors were represented by F. Dec Sullivan, Robert W. Perkins, Attorney Donald G. Perkins and Attorney Albert B. Crafts. Attorney Perkins presented these claims: Thames Loan and Trust company $4,500; Morton F. Plant $3,500 Morton F. Plant S33,000, Thames Lean and Trust company $33,000 United Railway company $65.754.72: Albert B. Crafts S15,000. Total claims presented S150,75472. The claims were all received withOu1 objection.
 Attorney Crafts nominated Robert w. Perkins of Norwich as assignee. In the vote of creditors taken MT Craft 1oted for his client in favor of MT Perkins. MT. Sullivan. representing the ether creditors. also voted for Mir Perkins, and he was elected assignee unanimously.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07

WHEE xou want ie put your busl- ness before the public, there Is ne me- diuEn better than through the advertise 'lG columns of The Eullstip-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
ELECTED ASSIGNEE AT WESTERLY
Robert w. Perkins of Norwich the Choice of Creditors of Pawcatuck Street Railway-Sudden Ending of Suit of Crafts Mechanics Saving Bank-Congressman Utter Sure of Tafts Denomination and Election

There are hints of discrimination and mystery in connection with the sudden termination of the trial of the suit of klbert 5. Crafts, who sues the Me chanic Savings bank of Westerly, claiming a balance of $50, 900 due for alleged services as attorney for the corporation. The case has been on trial since May 30 before Judge Darius Baker and a jury in the superior court at Providence. and the court had de- cided many points raised in favor of the bank. Without giving the cause it vas announced in court Wednesday that the case had been taken from the sury and was passed by agreement of the counsel The jury were then talk en under examination by the attorney general. The trustees of the bank, when questioned Thursday as to the cause of the action, said in substance that while Ghey would be pleased 10 give all the facts to the public, they were advised by the attorneys for the bank to keep Kilent upon the subject
 IL is understood that some unusual rroceedings had been discussed be- Tween the lawyers in the case and Judge Baker in his private office re- Esrding alleged irregularities. Ac- rordinr to report, anonymous letters had been received by the judge and iaedinR counsel for the bank. What these letters contained cannot be as eertained, but 1t is rumored that they referred to an alleged attempt to tam Ter with the jury The plan to take sha trial from the jury and pass the case was mutually agreed upon as the proper course 10 pursue under the clr- cumstances-
 It is announced that Robert LeMay, foreman of the jury, was approached, st was stated to Judge Baker, by a man who said he wished him to see that a verdict was returned for MT. Crafts. Mir. LeMay Is a grocer, and he says the man who approached him was a stranger. He appeared in MT. f.eNayss store Monday evening and said he came from Nr. Crafts, and re- ouested MT. LeMay 10 see to it that a verdict was rendered in favor of MT. Crafts and against the bank. The kaan. according 10 Mir. LeMay. was about 5 feet inches tall. and weighed kbout 1S0 pounds. He was apparently between 25 and so years old, Mir. Le- May thought.
 There was no request for any spe- ,cial sum 10 be awarded by tho verdict end no suggestion. it is understood, as 10 when the implied reward would ro be paid the foreman if he carried nut instructions. No future appoint rnent was made. DO reward was named
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07

mittee to make arrangements for fre- mems Memorial day the Neptunes have appointed Frank J. Sherman and George Francis. The Steamers have elected Fred J. Ostman delegate to the convention and Philip c. Sheffield al- ternate The Steamers Memorial day committee consists of Fred J. Ostman and J. E. Adams.
 Moving from Vermont.
 Arnold Vincent, who is in charge of Starr Brothers drug store, has rented the McGrath house on the Mystic road and will move from Vermont here.
 Arrive for the Summer.
 Mrs. J. M. Crocker and her sister, Mrs. Floyd, of Brooklyn, N. Y-, have arrived for the summer.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jones and children of Norfolk, Va, are occupying the Brown house on Elm street for the summer
 Rev. C. J. Mason attended Berkeley Divinity school exercises at Middle town Wednesday.
 B. c. Howell of Boston was in town Thursday
 The light fall of rain Thursday af- ternoon was welcomed by the farm CTS about here, as the gardens were beginning to look dry.
 John H. Champlain, who for the past "A years has had milk route, is in tending to retire in the spring. lie has disposed of his farm east of the borough to MT. Brightman-
 To Entertain Insurance Men.
 Friday, June IA, the members of the Connecticut Life Underwriters asso- citation, together with the members of the Webster, Mass, association, will be guests of Harry H. Anderson, agent Of a leading life insurance company. at the bungalow on Wamphassack Point A shore dinner and a social time are planned.
 Billings Burch of New York is in town.
 Dance for Seniors.
 The class of 1913 of the Stonington High school will give an invitation dance in honor of, the senior class Of the school at the Casino on Thursday evening, June 20.
 Mrs. Eugene P. Hyde and Mrs. Charles H. Pendleton have returned from Wellesley, Mass, where they were visiting for two weeks with the latter s daughter, who is attending Wellesley college. Mrs Pendleton has returned to her home in New York
 Attended Band Fair.
 A meeting of Pioneer Hook and Lad der company was held Wednesday evening. One member was elected. The company appointed R. L. Burtch, A. c. Slade and N. F. Wilcox to ar range for a strawberry festival in the company rooms. Those appointed to serve on the company memorial com mittee were R. L. Burtch and W. E. Rose.
 The regular meeting Of the fire police was held Tuesday evening. Patrick Fitzpatrick was chosen delegate to the Connecticut state firemen's convention and Joseph Gilmartin alternate The memorial committee is Robert Gale and Joseph Gilmartin.
 The several companies of the fire department paraded Thursday evening with the Mechanics band and attend ed the opening night of the Mechanics
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
THE INwARDNEss OF PILES.
The Cause Is Inside. Use HemRoid,
 the Inward Remedy.

Inward treatment is the secret of the successful cure for piles, HEM ROID, sold by N. D. Sevin & Son, Norwich, Conn and all druggists un- der a strict money-back guarantee of satisfaction.
 HEM -ROID (sugarcoated tablets) acts inwardly, and livens up circula- tion of blood in the fabby, swollen parts, curing permanently where salves etc., only give relief.
 HEM -ROID costs but $1 for 24 days medicine. Dr. Leonhardt Co.,. Station B, Buffalo, N. Y. Write for booklet
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
Local Laconics.

Michael Farley has returned to Westerly to remain during the sum mer from his winter home in Annis- ton, Alabama.
 There was no band concert in Will COX park, Thursday evening, as sched- ued, and there will be none this sea- son, unless the required $500 is in sight, $200 of which is still lacking.
 The members of Phebe Green Ward chapter, Daughters American Revolu ton met at the residence of Mrs. AL ber- L. Chester in Dixon street, Thurs day afternoon, and were pleasingly en- tertained.
 It is planned for the ticket agents of the Grand Trunk railway to spend an hour in Watch Hill and Westerly today (Friday) en route to Block Is land Automobiles will be provided ;c. show the visitors about the town
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
cT0NIN
The Weeks Weddings-Firemen Choose Delegates to State ConVention--ln- surance Men to Be Entertained at Point.

Miss Annie Barrett. daughter of Mrs. Ellen Barrett. and John ". Birchall, both Of Stonington, were united in marriage at g o'clock Wednesday morning at St. Mary's church by the Rev. J. C. Lynch. The ceremony was attended by relatives and friends. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Margaret Barrett as bridesmaid. Ed ward Higgins was best man. After a breakfast at the home of the bride, MT. and Mrs Birchall left on a wedding trip for Boston. Many handsome and useful gifts were received by the bride.
 Wen Fairfield Bride.
 George Cook, who is employed at Judge Gilbert Collins summer place, and Miss Mary Oldham were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride in Fairfield. They returned to Stonington Thursday.
 Arm DisIocated.
 William Farnham dislocated his left arm. He injured it while playing.
 Firomen's Appointments.
 Neptune Hose company has elected Charles E. Shachley delegate to the annual state iremen's convention, and George B. Riley alternate. As com
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07

Under the caption, "A Hint from Congressman Utter's Town," @ Provi dence paper says editorially: Against the primary system it is consistently urged that it does not bring out a rep, Iesentative number of voters. Those who argue this defect forget, however, that the caucus is even less repre- sentative. But that is not all; many an election is itself unrepresentative. For example, the town of Westerly, the home of Representative Utter, d staunch believer in conventions. held the election Tuesday. There are f1f- teen hundred voters in Westerly, but only 43S of them went to the polls Are not popular elections therefore a failure? Surely they must be when they attract only twenty mine per cent. of the voters 10 the voting places.
 Let us abolish them and substi- tute rule by d few seasoned politicians after the familiar convention analogy Why not permit the republican state central committee to govern Westerly by q proconsul since citizens of the town take so little interest in the con- duct of it's affairs?"