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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14
Street Tax Discussed

failadega collects city street tax Of
So per year, which is thought entirely
too much by large number of people
At the last meeting of the Chamber Of
Commerce this street tax question was
discussed with the result that commit
tee was appointed to ascertain what
measures were necessary to secure re-
durtion of this tax
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14
SEAbOARD OFFICIAL
VISITS RAGLAND
RumOred Depot Will Be
Moved from Present
Location

Line railway, Was mere recently LOOKING
after the local interest of his road. 1t
is stated that the Seaboard people viii
move their depot from the present loca-
ton, which is inconvenient to most of the
town, and will build west of Church
street, which will be centrally located be-
tween the new and old town.
1t has been given out that a company is
being formed to build another brick plant
in the near future which will be To-
Gated northwest OF the Atlantic and Gulf
Portland Cement plant. The present
brick plant has been enlarged and is
turning out more brick than ever before.
but the demand is said to far exceed the
SIMPLY or output of the Ragland plant.
The quality of brick made here is quot
ed as being a high graae, being man
ufactufed from shale rock. and is excel
lent for paving purposes and building
houses also. Shale exists in almost unlim-
tied quantities here
Willis Moore, originally from Wisconsin,
but later a citizen of Indiana, died here
a few days past and was buried at the
Ragland cemetery. lie Is survived by
a son. Fl. G. Moore of Urbana, Ind, and
who attended the funeral. aisi daughter,
Lucille. now residing here
Mr.. Moore was a contractor and was
engaged in building the 30 room hote
mere. and did much Of the concrete WORK
upon the building. Funeral services were
conducted by the Rev. j e. Ridell pastor
of the Methodist church of this place.
One day recently Dave Whistnant. col
ored. a farmer in Shoal Creek valley.
brought in a sack of pecans which grew.
he said. on his own grove. The variety is
good and the nuts of good size thus DEM
onstrating what can be raised upon ST.
Clair county lands. The pecan industry
has become of mnch interest In south
Alabama. and what is being done there
should be done here.
Thus far there has been no notice fof
applicants for the postoffice at this place.
Howes er, IT IS quite probable that appir-
cations will come before the time of post
master Adams expires The government
has only recently placed this office in
the third class and raised the salary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14

The East Alabama presbytery at which
Rev. T. j. Hutchinson Of Auburn was
elected moderator, has adjourned at Mil
stead TO meet next spring at Lafayette.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14

A marriage of interest in this section
was that of Mr. Marshall Hill Brawner to
Miss Ella Win Moreman at Waycrly,
which was solemnized at the Methodist
church OF that city The groom is the
agent of the Central of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14
REST AND Health TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mrs wISsLow's SoorHISe SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MN.LlONS q
MOTHERS for their CHiLDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
SOOTHES the CHILD, sOfTENS tie GUNS
ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND COLO. and
is the best remedy tor DIARRHQ-A- 1t y abb
solutely harmless Be sure and ask tor rs
Wiuslows Soothing syrup and take 10 olnes
kipd TWeuty-6ve cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14
Receipts from Headquarters

Many Talladega citizens are receiving
Autographed receipts from the treasurer
of the democratic national committee for
contributions to the campaign The re-
eeipts are signed by five officials of the
committee and are such works of art
that some of the recipients are having
them framed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14

Paw for Workmen

All Indebtedness OF the Alabama Con-
solidated Coal and Iron company at
Ironation is to be paid to the workmen
to whom It Is due on November u, fhe
company became involved in financial diff
ficulties last spring. so that amounts due
laborers and citizens of Ironation were
not paid.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14
Jury Term Conyenes

The jury term of the civil docket In the
city court is being tried with lutte Il
large attendance of parties and witnesses.
The case of Conville VS.. the Central OF
Georgia railroad is on trial, suit for
damages for backing water over the
lands of the plaintiff,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14
CHANCERY COURT
ON At TALLADEGA
Farmers Lose Many Hogs
from Cholera
DAMAGE SUIT TRIED
Indebtedness of Alabama Consolidated
at Ironaton Being Paid--Litho-
graphed Receipts Being Re-
ceived from Headquarters

Talladega, November 1s.-The regular
fall term of the chancery court for tbs
division is In session, Chancellor W. W.
Whiteside presiding. The docket is light
Cholera Among Hogs
Farmers of this county have suffered
loss of hogs from the ravages of cholera.
NJ. d. Ivey of this city. whose farm Is two
miles north of Talladega, lost over 50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14

Note-In previous number it was in
teb..ed to explain that on the 100 miles of
completed A. & c. railroad, j. G. Stan
ton received in round numbers $4,000 per
mile state aid and material help that cost
rim nothing from another source. He
left 100 miles incomplete.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1912-11-14

Cotton Is bringing fine price in Rock
ford though the crop is short.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
To Fix Salary Limit
For International

On next Thursday President Edward
Barrow Of the international League
Will appear before the National Com
mission a q meeting In Cincinnati and
pu. before It the action taken at the
annual gathering in New York early
this month. Excepting that u monthly
liMit was adopted. the league has
never eiven out an official notice as
regards its hetion on the salary ques-
tion. 1t Is known. however. that $1,000
The International magnstes almost
over $500 for his monthly stipend.
however. to know that the same mag
mates virtually adopted q "sentlemen 9
1t was. generally stated that the
league would make fight against any
individual limit. and the international
owners who attended the meeting IN
their statements led everyone to be-
lteve such was the case. Just why
this sort nf action was taken and that
no Individual limit was set as mat
ter Of league record IL not known.
1t is barely possible that the mag
mates felt that II they asked for a
$500 individual limit, the National
Commission would. consider 1t too
great and demand that II he reduced
II the National Commission sets ita
figures below the $500 mark, the In
ternRtionai League will undoubtedly
have considerable trouble. II the $400
mark Is agrs ed upon. II IL generally
believed that there will be little kick
ing among the players.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
FARRELL MAY GO
TO CALIFORNIA TO
CONSULT CHANCE
Highlanders' Owner Is Anx-
ious to Secure For
mer Cub.

NEW YORK. Dec. 3L-Unless mean.
time he should hear from Frank L.
Chance. Frank Farrell. president Of the
New York American club. probably will
leave for California early next week to
consult with the former manager Of
the Chicago Nationals on the subject Of
Chance coming here TO take charge Of
the Highlander.
Mr.. Farrell said today that he was
sreatly interested in Chances letter OF
last week to Charles Williams. treas.
urer Of tho Chicago Nationals. in which
he said he wanted enough money to
make It worth while" to come to New
York and manage the local Americans.
Mr.. Farrell added that he knew the
New York public would be greatly dis
appointed II he failed to get Chance.
and declared that he would do every.
thing within reason TO get the Californ.
ian in line for the managerial bsrt,,
here. He added that the time for dick
ering ives nearly through and he de-
sired to know where he stood In the
matter. II he could not get Chance, he
said. It would not give him much time
TO hunt for another manager.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Tomorrow's Sports.

Swimming and basketball at M,
G. A.. morning and afternoon,
Luther McCarty VS.. Al Palzer,
twenty rounds, at Vernon, Cal.
Tommy Murphy vs.. frankie Burns.
twenty rounds, at San Francisco.
Joe Jeanette vs. Battling jim
Johnson. ten rounds. at Brooklyn.
Jack White vs.. Johnny Grifiths,
twelve rounds. at Akron. Ohio.
Jack Dillon vs.. Gus Christie. ten
rounds, at indianapolis.
Battling Nelson vs.. Yankee
Schwartz. ten rounds. at Columbus.
Ohio.
Rudolph Unholz VS.. Chuck Larson,
ten rounds. at Terre Haute. Ind.
Harry Brewer vs.. Clarence Ferns.
ten rounds, at Kansas City.
Steve Ketchell VI. Pat Drouillard.
ton rounds, at Grand Rapids, Mich.
Annual bench show Of the Boston
Terrier Club Of Canada. at Toronto.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
WILLY LOCKE GETS
OPTION ON PH|LLY
OUTFIT FROM TAT 7
Expected to Become Presi.
dent Before Two
Weeks Pass.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Dec. 3l.-lt is
being taken almost for granted today
that Willy Locke. secretary Of the
Pittsburgh club. will become the new
president and chief owner of the local
He has secured an option until that
time from Charles p. Taft and Is now
scurrying around. lining up his power
ful hackers.
1t Is further hlnted that Charlie
Doom may not continue at the head
new regime takes control. He has been
training trip plans but has suddenly
ceased. acting on the tip Of friend
that he would be working only for some
one else'a henefit.
1t is not believed, though. that Mike
Donlin viii succeed Doom: There is no
be preferred over the scrappy back
stop. as he has had no experience
whatever.
Locke is expected to come to Phil.
adelphia in a few days. where he will
confer with several men known to be
club. Gov. John X. Tener. an oldtime
player, Is said to be In on the ground
floor.
Locke has been connected with the
Pittsburgh club for Il number Of Year,
and Is easily one OF the most popular
He was formerly newspaper man In
Of friends among the profession.
No option has been taken on the
grounds used by the Phillies. The pres
ent contract extends to 1920. but may
Is only upon the franchise and the
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Professional Golf
Players Go Abroad

NEW YORK. Dec. 3i.-Those golf
professionals who have not gone
South for the winter are either busy
getting things In shape for anotner
season or have taken the opportunity
to visit the other side. and there are
quite a few In the latter class.
The latest to sail was Isaac Mackie,
Of Foxh;lls. and Tom Anderson. the
veteran "pro." of the Montcla'r Golf
Club. Anderson came to America
nearly ton years ago. after having
been tho arccnkeeper at North Ber-
wick, Scotland, for eighteen years.
Both Anderson and Mackie will re-
turn about March /.
Willie Tucker. of Ardsley. was an
other who recently set sail for Eu-
rope. He will VISIT such we'll
links AS Prestwick. Carnoustie, Troon
Sandwich. and historic st. Andrews
Tucker makes a speciality Of the Dc.
velopment Of turf on golf courses
paying particular attention to the
seeds and the nature OF the grass.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31

at the Cathedral Of the Holy Name. In
Chicago. on December q.
The Bloomington club. Of the I. l. !.
League. was organised on December II.
10 % succeed "s Albert Moore. the s; formsr
president at Bloomington when tbs
league was organised twelve years ago,
according to she New York Journal.
partnor Of Pitcher Merquard. who is
Joseph Cahen. had not filed an answer
10 the complaint Of her husband up to
December 3. the last day for such
answer.
The Youngstown club, Of the new In.
ttrstate League, has signed two young
players In Outnelder Kerme- and Sec
ond Baseman Heckel. both Of the SAN
dusky League. a sernI-prc organization.
The Asheville. n. G.; team and fran
been transferred to MiddiebSro, Ky.
1918 circuit Will consist Of Cleveland
knoxville. Johnson City and Morris
and Middleboro. In Kentucky. The presi.
dent 10 Jacob Smith. OF Cleveland.
Tenn.
Dennis sullivan, former outhelder OF
the Boston American and American As.
sociation teams, has hen hired by the
athletic board to coach the University
Of Minnesota's baseball team for thu
season Of 1919. sullivan. who In now
practicing medicine In South Dakota
will report February Is, when work Will
begin at the university.
The Now York American club ha,
sisnsd,. upon Recommendation OF Arthur
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
PALztR FAvOR|TE
BY. SMALL ODDS
TOWN TOMORROW
Bout With Met Carly Creates
Great Interest Among
Fans.

Los AN0DlICe. Cal, Dec. sl-Ths
arrival Of Q big delegation " fight fans
from San Francisco who turned loose
flood Of Palser money today sent
the odds on the Palser.McCarthy New
Year day battle to 10 to . with Paiser
the favortte. Though much OF this
money was snapped up by McCarty
followers. especially at the longer odds.
II is not believed that there will be
sny change In the betting before the
light starts.
With the time for the battle rapidly
approaching. interest In the affair has
become intense. Not since tho days
@ @wnsn i'm Jeifries was coming to the
'front.' nave there been 10 many ex-
cited fight enthusiasts in the city.
Every seat In the big Vernon Arena has
Seen spoken for and Promoter Me
Carey asserts that hundreds will have
s2,nn. 70 DC ,ss turned e away. The impression
tie will really settle the heavyweight
championship. as they believe the two
combatants are easily the best OF the
white heavies. Some even express the
ge,ieI thnt Psixer could show Jack
Neither boxer did much work today.
being on edge for the fray. Shadow
Doxing. light gymnasium work. skipping
sn sns rope ana cold plunge will fniah
Tnft a. there ,s wili he an enormous crowd
when Z long line Of men Ters Zen s h:.
fore the ticket offices at daylight. II
y thousht that the seating capacity q
The weather promises to he perfect.
Sure Of Victory.
Yes. I'm sure Of winning tomorrow
said Paixer this morning. II have
worked hard for this bout and ] have
seen Mccarthy in action. I was at the
ringside when he put Jim Flynn away.
II 1t took him all that time to end
Flynn, who is much smaller than he is.
! know he'll never do anything with me-
Il have been called lust a big strong
fellow bu, M one hoI,sre. = Lnnv, ,,,,,n,,
~ Nv n"ow MUG"
eoou' Dox'hg. wen. some foiks are 60
ing to be sadly fooled when they see me.
In the ring. O'Rourke, my manager,
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Farrell Will Have
Martin With Yankees

NEW YORK. Dec. 3l.-Prcsident
Frank Farrell has sent "Wee" Tommy
Mcmillan. the little shortstop. back to
the Rochester club and has recalled
Jack Martin. who was shifted to no.
chester In the deal for Mcmillan and
Jack Lelivelt. A dispute has arisen be.
tween Farrell and Chspin. owner OF the
Rochester Club. as to the amount of
money to be passed. and so the High
landers' boss has called of the whole
trade.
Martin is hardly expected to al in
a. short for the Highlanders. Ever
since he was hit on tho side OF the
head last spring by one OF Walter
Iohnson,s fast ones he has been a
weak sticker, but he may bc used in
a deal with some other club.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Just Winter League Baseball

The Newark and Jersey City clubs
are interested In bill which 10 TO come
up before the New Jersey legislature
this winter. which II passed, will al
low Sunday baseball games in Now
Jersey In communities that favor II. At
lantic City wants Sunday baseball; so
does the Atlantic city club. of the
Trt.State League.
Joe Dunn. who goes from Mobile to
Providence, 10 rated by Bill Smith.
manager Of Atlanta. ~ the headiest
catcher in the Southern League.
The statistics habit sticks to Louis
Heilbroner. He has announced that as
president of the Central League he will
next season issue playing averages
weekly.
The Bloomington stub. of the |. ]. !.
League, has signed a young collcgian
named Lucas. who Ia sig feet two inches
growing. Hs halls from Illinois Yves.
leyan.
The veterans Jimmy Bannon and JIM
my ; GaIlopy Ar, are likely to asnsae, re-, re-
tssms, IN the new Northesstern League.
COLLEGE players Of the days when SUM
mer baseball wss very much In vogue:
who. In one season or another, played
on Paul Smiths team In the Adiron-
dacks. will regret TO learn that the old
trapper, guide and hotel keeper die
on December Is at the Royal Victoria
Hospital In Montreal He was ninety
eight years old.
Edward r. O'Connor. third basen,an
Of the Kewanee Central AssociatiOn) }
team last season. was ordained = priest
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Cy Seymour Kicks
At Going to Coast

NEW YORK. Dec. 3I.-Cy Seymour.
once a Giant and later q member Of
d grievance. He says he Is victim Of
Sey movr owns a house here and for
several wears he has been able to run
home periodically to nee his family.
But tho Newark club recently sold Cy's
rclcass TO the Los Angeles club OF the
Pacific Coast League. Seymour was
not consulted In the matter, but was
simply informed that II he didn't want
to play In California next season he
could retire from the game.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Soccer Game May
Be Played Sunday

Because the Baltimore Americans Soc
Ger team can not muster q full squad
to come to Washington tomorrow to
play the Washington Association team.
the match has been called of. secre-
tary Wright. OF the local organisation.
10 trying to arrange the game for next
Sunday when II 10 thought that either
the Baltimore Americans or Thistle
come here.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Close Race Features
Duckpin Tournament

Rider. Goodman. Weckerly. Stanford.
Hansford. Roberts. Matchett. and
Meany are today the light high men in
the down and out duckpin tournament
under way at the Royal Alleys. These
eight high men are being followed close.
ly by bowlers who. with a lucky streak.
may easily overcome the lead Of any Of
the above mentioned.
Prizes are offered to the winners BY
the proprietors OF the Royal Alleys and
much interest has been manifested ir
the race to date. The last game win
be rolled Thursday.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Some Year Is the Countersign.

A wonderful year ahead? "Wonderu" isn't starter.
Before will
shall know
Pittsburgh Chicago and Cincinnati
club In and the
Cal. New York " is to be the
address o Leroy Chance: 2.
iointed Of disaster.
Topped of. .., -, u,. ,, 49,.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
EIberfeld Will Play
Shortstop Next Year

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Dec. 3l.-Kid
Elberfcld. manager OF the local South
ern League team. says he will play
shortstop next season and that, with the
addition Of several men he has now in
mind, he will have team stronH
enough to finish close to the top. Man
ager Elberfcld Is visiting the city twice
q week now to keep In touch with base
ball affairs.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Weaver Switches.

CHICAGO, Dec M.-WritinG To Man
7gcr Callahan. Buck" Weaver. the
crack she ftstop OF the White Sox, says
he has switched from right to left at
strength fully 20 per cent. He IL play
Ing baseball In California and says he
will report to the SOx ready to play
midsummer ball.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31

Irwin. Joseph J. Finley. Lee Orton. and
Patrick J. Martin. all New York semi
pros.
Manager Evers. OF the Cubs. has. ac-
cording to a dispatch from Chicago,
lines out for Third Raseman Dolan, OF
the Philadelphias. who was with the
Jersey City club and the Highlanders in
1911 and was turned over to Rochester
last spring by Harry Wolverton.
All International League clubs have
waived on "Chicie'' Lathers, Of Provl-
dencc. and he will 20 to Indianap polls in
exchange for shortstop Charles
OLeary.
The New York American club has lift
ed It's suspension on Branch Hickey. a
catcher who went to-the Highlandcrs
from the Browns in one Of the last
deals Griffith put through while he was
boss on the Hilltop. Branch intends to
&c, back TO- the Browns. but this time
will enter the business office. He will
vet have to be formally reinstated BY
the National Commission.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
DR.. SHADE
SPECIALIST
728 Thirteenth Street

over 40 Years Practice Treatins
stomach snd Nervous Diseases,
s,ipatlon. DizsineSs. bad Taste. Full.
ness after Eating, WakefLlness. Loss
Of Flesh. Heart Trouble. Paipitation.
Kidney and Bladder Trouble, Stric-
ture, Sallow Complexion. Pimpies.
BLOOD and Skin Diseases Loss Of VI
tality, and Special and Private All
monts of both Sexes cured promptly
("60i" adminIstered).
Consultation free. medicine fur.
nished. charges low. Hours, . 10 !
and to 4 Closed Sundays.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
Signs for 1918.

CHICAGO. Dec. 3l.-Joe Berger. the
shortstop bought by the Chicago White
Sox from the Los Angeles club. dis
pelled reports today that he was Il
hold-out BY signing contract for 1919.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31

passing without
sigh His pals started July boons h: and still
should
which
the rest purpose compiling
form Of q
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
To 1913.

Before the battle McCary depleted cheerful mind with
Palzer phos
ophy Grin while the grnnings late
quite intimate assoca
on with his mashe Mr. snodg
boosting the by 81 cent.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31

and daily
with the and brand
unfurlsd.
1918
and along Of the the
from the lookout looms the interesting
10 something
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
The Opening Cheer.

holidays rhythmic
their bodies
They talk and chin and jeer
In the autumn Of the
When football think they
But when 1 rown
They will quit their BLOWN
And settle back and lamp for minute Ezra
The Washington times., 1912-12-31
1869 1913.

On the the club the Reds Of So Captain
Wright $780, while Wright shostop
the highest paid athlete the squad 1.4oo bones
1913 Cobb requesting $4,000 and Frank Chance
1869 there 10000 paid admissions
offered 1900 nnenyearold semipro
things
the traio o.
then again waiting what Yale
tactics will
and starts to adjust his weknown
Ring in the new-rns out the old.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31

Ring in the new-ring out the old. =.
With Chance signed up and the Phillies sold.
The Washington times., 1912-12-31

Irwin. Joseph J. Finley. Lee Orton. and
Patrick J. Martin. all New York semi
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1912-06-17
YOUNG MAN IS DROWNED
WHILE BATHING IN TANK
Viii Roberts Is Seized with Cramps
and Sinks--Body Recovered
an Hour After Accident
Occurred.

While bathing in a small tank
about two miles north of Noun
tain Peak Sunday afternoon viii
Roberts, aged about seventeen
years, lost his life by drowning
Young Roberts and a few boy
friends had gone to the tank
about four O'Clock to go in SWIM
ming. After they had been in the
water some time young Roberts
was seized with cramps and drown
ed before help could reach him.
He was in water beyond his depth
and some distance from the other
boys. Failing in their efforts to
rescue the young man the other
boys summoned help from farm
houses near by and the lake was
dragged in an effort to resover the
body About an hour after
the accident occurred the body
was found and recovered.
The victim of the accident was
son of Mr.. and Mrs j. B. Roberts,
who Live on the M. F. Smith farm
about two miles south of Noun
tain Peak. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon and the in
terment made at a cemetery in that
community. Rev. ]. B. Nelson of
Waxahachie was called out to con
duct the funeral.