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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
The Rush Order of The
 Merchant

How many times in year does the retail merchant have some customer in and want immediate delivery of piece of hardwarea special kind of pow seed dlstr- utor pump connecticut something which needed at onceg
 Many times such demand arises It is generally re- call for something that has made good the past
 Few retail merchants supply such demand They carry such articles in stock Their capacity too n ed they hold this trade if they have nearby whole sale connection
 That is where the value of such concern as ours comes in We and do all these goods in stock at all tmes We make immediate shipment to the retailer He can make immediate delivery the customer and such service results in a satisfied customer.
 Naturally the larger the wholesale house the com pee the stock The larger the stock the opportunity the wholesale merchant has to fill such rush orders and the able accommodate the retailer and enable him to his customers to the best advantage
 The Moore IIandley Hardware Company IS the largef wholesale hardware Alabama any adjoining state It is therefore best fill this class of orders It give the retailer the class of that comtscompete ae quate, prompt, satisfactory
 If vou are not already customer of the Moore Handey Hardware Company investigate this firm and it's of nearly 30 wears satisfactory service to its customers
 If in Birmingham pay call and be shown through our warehouses If not contemplating visit, write letter and we will have thoroughly capable travelling representative call you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
BESSEMER HOLDS PRACTICE

Manager Gordon Hickman held the first practice of the Bessemer team yester- day at the Underwood field. with a few over 20 present. The entire Bessemer bunch of recruits was present and they
 were put through a regulation workout Running, fielding and throwing were in- dulged In.
 Catcher Bill Sweeney, who was recently signed by Manager Hickman. did not ar rive in time to go out, while Vickery, a left-hander, who Is on the list of re- serves, has not yet arrived. Claud Barr, brother of Hyder Barr, was out for the practice yesterday. and is working hard to get into proper condition. Cliff ton Johnston. brother of Jimmy John ston, was out and is candidate for second base.
 Pitchers Lefty Pruitt, Shepherd, "Toots' Lamar. Oscar Welch, Gordon Hickman and Lonnie Fancher were pres ent at the workout and started to get ting the kinks out of their arms. Lamar and Hickman worked out a bit with the Barons before they reported for prac- tice and are in fair condition. First Base man Slim Jones was out. He Is cer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
WATERWORKS OFFICIALS
 THINK RATES TOO CHEAP

A conference was held yesterday aft ernoon between Commissioners Wealth erly and Lane and the officials of the Birmingham Waterw orks company, represented by A. M. Linn, president; General Counsel Spurlock of Chatta- nooga, and John London. local counsel in reference to the reduced water rates as provided by recent city ordinance to go into effect April l.
 The officials contend that the pro- posed rates are unreasonable and that if put into effect will make the bus mess unprofitable. The matter was thoroughly discussed but no definite conclusion was reached. It was de- cided to pass the question until today to allow the officials of the waterworks 5 company to present a schedule of rates that they consider far and equitable Unless the provisions of the ord1- nance passed by the board of commits sioners are modified, 1t is said, the mat ter will be taken into the courts, the officials of the waterworks company will not put into effect the proposed water rates on April l. The officials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

In my many years of experience as a player, l have seen the poor umpire in any number of difficult situations. Never did fully realize what the judge of play was up against until I began handling the indicator. You cant appreciate the posi- ton of the umpire unless you have at some time in your life assumed the role. IL would be a blessing for the abitrator if every fan would try the stunt, if only to umpire a game. 1t is a cinch there would not be so much abuse heaped on the official, who is always trying his very best.
 In my short experience as an umpire I have not as yet bumped into any un- usual decisions. I have discovered, how ever, how much trouble can be made by a very slight dispute. Just to illustrate, cite case that came up in the South ern association last summer. Mobile and Memphis were the contesting teams with Memphis the scene of the battle.
 In the seventh inning, with Mobile one run to the good I had very close de- csion at first, and called the Memphis
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Society
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 of child labor. Several able speakers will be heard, including Mir. Charles R. Glenn and Mrs. w. L. Murdoch. The former will discuss the need of com pulsory education laws for Alabama, and Mrs. Murdoch's topic Is child la bor laws in general with an especial emphasis upon governing child labor in this state. MT. Glenn is an author ity on education in the south, through his long association with the public schools Mrs. Murdoch's connection with the juvenile charities in this city and in the National Child Labor organi- zation has given her a fund of informa- ton which she presents in an entertain- Ing and Illuminating way. Other flea lures of the meeting Friday evenin 2 will also be educational in character. A general invitation is extended to all who are interested in child labor to be present. The programme will be pres ented under the auspices of the Equal Suffrage association.
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, tsinly a big fellow, being about six feet four inches tall. Bob Baumgardtner, whc will play shortstop and captain the team was not present as he is in Albertsville coaching the "Aggie' baseball team. He will not arrive until April l. Second Baseman Tommy Perkins also reported for practice. Jimmy Morgan. Roberts and Johnston will try out for the infield Catcher Bob Puckett will report today for practice, while Schwartz, who is a candidate for the initial sack, will also be present. Yesterday Ernest Propst a local boy. was out for practice and is trying out for the garden. Claud Barr Is also out for that position. Roy Tom- lin is a candidate for the backstopping honor. Parsons, who will play in the garden, was also present.
 There are number of left-handed pitch CTS trying out for the hurling stan. Lefty" Pruitt, Lefty Shepherd and Vickery are all southpaws and Manager Hickman will probably not carry more than one. It should prove to be hot fight for the one position
 The Bessemer team will hold a double session practice today. This morning at 19 o'clock and this afternoon at will be the time Of the morning and after noon practices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
TOM FISHER ANNOUNCES HIS
 LIST OF ANNISTON RECRUITS

Anniston, March 25.-(Special.)- Thomas, the Red" one, manager of the Anniston champions of the Southeastern league, arrived at Am niston Sunday at noon. On Monday morning he gave out list of 2S men who have been signed up for the tryout games to be played before the season opens on April b, and while nearly all of these men have been highly recommended. many of them coming with good records in black and white Fisher says that all of them. including those who made good with the club last year, will have to show him in order to get on the Model payroll this season, which promises the fastest ball within the history of the Southeastern league.
 Larry Brown. the star catcher of the Southeastern last season, who has been holding out, attached his signature to the contract forwarded him by Manager Fisher Sunday night. Including him, there are now eleven men in the city to open practice Tuesday morning, Wasem and McDuff of last years team arriving Monday afternoon.
 Among the recruits this year will be II pitchers. The Model pitching staff was the salvation of the Anniston club last year, and this bunch ought to afford some good material this year. They are: Ellis Woodruff, southpaw, with Models last year; Arthur Stiles, collegian, given a tryout here last year; Simon Bell, an amateur; A. B. Wright, southpaw; Guy Williams; s. c. Stevenson, an Alabama Presbyterian College star; George Bar
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ger and Jack Jones, recommended py Billy Smith; William Wiggins. who won 20 out of 25 games pitched for the Geor- gia Electric Company club last year, and Phil Redmon, an Illinois collegian, who was recommended by Fred Wasem.
 Catchers: Larry Brown, Oscar Hartley of Kokomo, Ind. also good hitter and outfielder and Karl Eubanks, with the Models last year and formerly with Ma con.
 Infielders: Robert Schuyler of Newcas- tie, Ind, short or third base; Gordon Mc- Duff with Models last year and gwen tryout by Charlie Frank at short; E. Borders, Georgian. recommended oy sam Nelson, Fishers scout, is pitcher; Charles Leonard, of Chattanooga, reeom- mended by Billy Smith, third base; scotty Carter, short or second or third, and Bert Morton. third, both with Models last year; Harvie Holt, third baseman with Rome last year, and who says ne has not Init the bottle" since last August, and Cecil Mikdee, recommended by oscar streit, the old Southern league pitcher, third.
 Outfielders: Fred Wasem, champion hitter of the Southeastern last year: George Braswell, Villa Rica, Ga. recom- mended by Stiles; Joe Creighton, now with the Alabama Presbyterian College. and J. E. Luttrel, now at Eastern Col lege. Manassas, Va, recommended py George Mcbride, Washington shortstop and Eastern College coach, and F. B. Rowe of Talladega.
 Those already here are Barger, Jones, Schuyler, Battson. Hartley, Redmon, Brown, McDuff, Wasem, Creighton, Stew enson, Transportation has been sent to 20 others. Rowe, Holt, Mikee, Bell, Wright, and Williams will report next week, by April l. Practice will start Tuesday, the boys having been taken on long hike Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
MILWAUKEE WEDDING
 OF LOCAL INTEREST

The attendants to be with Miss Bus ifs of New Orleans and MT. Seaman of Milwaukee include representatives of society in several states. The Mil waukee Sentinel commented upon it Sunday thus:
 Miss Maude Eustis, New Orleans, whose wedding to Harold H. Seaman, Milwaukee include representative of of her mother, Mrs. Cartwright Eustis, on Wednesday, April 10, will be at tended by Miss La Gende of New Or leans s maid of honor and the Misses Margaret Whitcomb, Laura and Marion Russell as bridesmaids. Irving Sea man, brother of the bridegroom, will be the best man, and the groomsmen will be F. C. McGonigal, Atlantic City, Ga; J. C. Lusk Birmingham, Ala. Lawrence and Richard Eustis, New or leans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
VERY INTERESTING REPORTS RECEIVED w. E. Fraley Had Pleasant Ex-
 perience Recently TELLS OF GREAT CHANGE Well Known Painter and Decorator Relates Story of Unusual Import sncc to Those Who Are Af-
 flicted With Similar
 Trouble
TELLS OF GREAT CHANGE

The most interesting facts in eonnec- ton with the introduction of the re- markabe new tonic, "Tona Vita" in Bir- mingham are the statements of those who have given the tonic a fair trial.
 Among such statements is the follow ing by W. r. Fraley. residing at 6ol South Tweuty-third street, well known painter and decorator of the city. MT Fralev said: Early in the winter I con tracted a severe ease of la grippe which left me in a badly debilitated condition. ] was very nervous and had no appetite or could not sleep at nights l would feel so tired in the morning that 1 could scarcely drag my feet along. l also had Indigestion very bad.
 'I had tried a number of different ways trying to get rid of this run down condition, but all to no purpose until heard of 'Tona Vita l have only taken ii short time, but feel greatly bene- fited in every respect
 'Tona Vita cannot he too highly praised as it certainly works wonders. ] gladly recommend it 10 anyone suffering as I was and know that after giving 1t a fair trial they will be greatly surprised at the wonderful change it produces in so short a time "
 One of the representatives who are eX- plaining the nature of the new tonic to the public at the Collier Drug company's s store 109-i11 North Twentieth street, be- tween the hours of 9 a. m. and s D. m., fin speaking of MT. FraleYs case. said: "Few of the public fully realize assyet what wonderful tonic 'Tona Vita is. In Europe a similar preparation has been indorsed by some of the greatest per- sonages. including the surgeon general of the French army. but the tonic Is new 10 the United States. However, before we leave this city the thousands of half-sicl men and women who are vic tims of nervous debility. and the gen cral i'll health that this disease produces, will realize what a blessing the tonic Is.
 Grief among the symptoms of ner- vous debility are lack of energy, stom- ach trouble. bowel trouble. nervousness depression of spirits. sleepessness, little vitality. headaches, dull pain In the back poor circulation. cold feet, dizzy spells, spots before the eyes and uneasy sleep To any individual suffering from these symptoms 'Tona Vita is positive re- lief"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
KIRMESS REHEARSALS
 AT GELDERS' HALL

The programme of today's rehea rsals for the Kirmess is as follows: Garland, tambourine and cymbal girls at 3:s0 o'clock
 Phorty Phunny Phellows at 4:S0.
 Geisha girls at 4:3o,
 Swing dance at 80
 Spanish dance at S.
 Roumanans at S:SO
 Parisians at S:45.
 Gafnesborough at g.
 Carmen at 930
 Each dance will be run off on sched- ule time. and Professor Agostini re- quests all participants to be punctual Owing to the intervention of holy week there wil be some rehearsals morning, noon and night of next week. and par ucipants are requested to watch the columns of the newspapers and to an- swer the calls therein. - et
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
By W. \. I<ELLUM Umpire Southern Association

player safe Swacina who was playing first and managing Mobile, made such a strenuous kick that I was forced to put him out of the game. Very unfortunately for me the player who took Swacina s place fell down on chance that would have been easy for the Mobile manager. As result, Memphis made two runs and went into the lead.
 Mobile fought ganiely to overcome the one run lead. and in the eighth inning managed to fill the bases with two men out Strangely enough the man at the bat in the pinch was the player who had taken Swacinas s place, when I had put him out of the game. Now, Swacina Is a very good hitter and strong in the pinches. Had he not been put out of the game, he might have come through with hit that would have given Mobile the vic- tory. Very unfortunately for me and Mobile, the best the substitute could do was strike out. after the manner of Casey There is no doubt in my mind that Mobile would have won had Swacina not been sent to the clubhouse.
 Copyright, w. G. Evans, 1912.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
MISS HAMM TO
 WE'D MIR. LOVE

Miss Zella Armstrong, in the Lookout | of this week, makes this comment: MT. and Mrs. Hamm of Paurs Valley Okla, announces the engagement of their daughter, Bradley. to MT. James M. Love, formerly of Chattanooga. The announcement Is of the greatest inter- est in Tennessee and Alabama as well as Oklahoma, where MT. Love is en- gagged in business and where his bride Is young belle. MT. Love is the son
 of MT. and Mrs. William D. Love of
 Chattanooga, and was popular in social affairs during his residence in Chatta-
 nooga. He has made his home for
 seevral years in Oklahoma. Mir. and Mrs. Love leave in April to visit their son and be present at the marriage, which will take place on April IT in Paul's Valley.
 Mir Love is the brother of Mrs Henry Rutherford Howze of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
1 lPERSONALIA

Mir and Mrs. John NJ. Caldwell re- turned Sunday night from Charleston, S. C., where they have been guests of Mrs. Hagood and Mrs. Cathcart. Mrs. Caldwells sisters.
 down from Blount Thursday morning to spend week with Mrs. W. L. Mur- doch.
 MT. Nat Barker, who underwent an operation at St. Vincent's hospital Saturday for appendicitis, Is improving.
 Mir. and Mrs John L. Raul have re- turned after an extended western tour.
 Mir and Mrs. A. E. Rains are with Mrs Farmer at Terrace Court
 Mrs. Harry Jones is visiting Mrs. Jessie Ward in Aberdeen, Miss Mrs. Ward is remembered as a very charm ing visitor in Birmingham during the Ia utumn season.
 Miss Florita Dameron is the attrac- tive guest of Miss Helen Rosa Ram dolph.
 Mrs. Max Krauss and her little daughter Marion Krauss of Chicago are visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. Kro- man.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Clayton will occupy the former home of MT. and Mrs. A. D. Lightner after April l.
 Mrs. Claud l.. Norris is the guest of relatives in New York city, where she will remain until May.
 Mir and Mrs NJ. c. Buxbaum of Flor ence spent a few days in Birmingham, returning from their golden wedding trip through Florida. Miss Nina Gentry and Miss Aileen Gentry of Atlanta will accompany their father. Col. w. T. Gentry. to Birming- ham day or two before the charity ball and be among the guests on the occasion of that lovely festivity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
Bilbro Grants Writ
GABBY STREET.GOES
 TO JOIN NEW YORK

Huntsville, March 25.-(Special.)- Charles Street, better known in the baseball world as "Gabby" Street, the first baseball player who ever caught a baseball tossed from the Washing ion monument, has been In Huntsville during the last few days looking over scenes that were familiar to him in his boyhood Street was born and raised in Huntsville and his first work in professional baseballdom was when he donned the mask and mitt for the Huntsville team in the Tennessee Ala bama league. He will leave today for Atlanta to join the New York High flanders, to whom he was recently sold by the Washington American league team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
TIGERS LEAVEIN
 GOOD CONDITION

Monroe, La, March 25.-The Detroit Americans, in training here for a month, broke camp tonight, one squad going to Jackson, Miss, and the other to Hattiesburg. Games are to be played at New Orleans, Mobile, Chat tanooga, Louisville and Cincinnati. The players left here in excellent condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
HALEY-ARCHIBALD
 WEDDING TO OCCUR

The marriage of Miss Ellie May Archibald and MT Frank Wilburn Haley of Nashville, announcement of whose engagement was made some time ago, will be celebrated tomorrow aft ernoon at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. H. M Archibald Owing to a recent bereavement in the family of the bridegroom the original plans for the wedding were altered and 1t will be quiet and limited only to the members of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
MIR. A. F. FIFE
 TO WED MISS SPROTT

The following card has been received by friends of the contracting couple:
 Judge and Mrs. Samuel Henry Sprott request the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of their daughter Margaret Bothwell, to MT Arthur Free man Fite, on the evening of Wednes- day, April 10. at o'clock, Presbyterian church, Livingston"
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sic this summer All this after giv- ing her subscribers . beautiful com plimentary recital in Albert Spalding. the splendid young yfolinist, who ap- peared the afternoon of March 10.
 The Birmingham concert committee, who is to carry on Mrs. Aldrich's eS- oellent work for music, reports most favorable condition Of affairs Their subscribers are rapidly renewing sub scriptions for next winter and the pros pect Is for splendid season of after noon recitals.
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and the city commissioners are striv- ing to effect an amicable settlement. which may be done a tie confer nee to be held today.
 If the matter is carried into tha courts the validity of the franchise be- tween the city and the waterworlSs com- pany will probably be attacked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26

Owsley is charming girl of the young CT set of Fillmore. The announcement of the wedding came as complete sur prise to their many friends
 MT. and Mrs Maddox left Montgom- cry on the Louisville and Nashville at p. m. for Birmingham, where they will be at home to their many friends al TOO West Twentieth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
ADDITION TO PARK MUSIC
 FUND MADE BY MRS. ALDRICH

Mrs. Truman Aldrich, Jr., made an excellent disposition of funds remaining after engaging her four artists this year for Sunday recirals. Already a Nictrola and a number of records have been installed at the Mercy Home With tho view to giving pleasure and incul- eating a love for good music mean while in the little peop.e of that insti- tuition. Yesterday she mailed the TO- mainder of the money. S1of .50. to tho Music Study club to aid in the park mu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
YANKEES DEFEAT
 CRACKERS ' TO 3

Atlanta March 25.-Harry Wolverton' s pitchers proved q puzzle for the Atlanta Southern leasuers today and the New York Americans won easily, to 3, Mar tin, Uphams and Hoff hurled for the ma jors. while Gentle, Hogue and Paige for the locals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
MADDOX.OWSLEY

Mir. J. A. Maddox of Birmin gham and Miss Fannie Owsley of Elmore were lmarried Saturday afternoon at 4:3V 0 clock at 61l Mildred street. Montgonl- cry. at the residence or the Rev. Il. A. Cook. pastor of the Clayton street Bap tist church of that city.
 Mir Maddox is a prominent young railroad man of Biruins ham and Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
AFTERNOON TEA
 AT COUNTRY CLIIR

Ihis IS afternoon tea day at the country club. Following the success Of the terrace teas last summer these It, tie informal gatherings, introduced two weeks ago are already success. The tea room was filled with friends or tn club members last Tuesday afternoon and today. with the sunshine and other favorable conditions the tea hour prom ises to be altogether charming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
BRIDGE CLUB WITH MRS. A. B, RAINS

Mrs. A. B. Rains vii be hostess Thurs day afternoon. to the members of her Thursday Afternoon Bridge club, enter- tatning them at the home of Mrs. $. l.. Ledbetter on South Tenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
MACK ARRIVES TO
 PLAY PELICANS

New Orleans, March 25.-Manager Con nie Mack of the Philadelphia Americans arrived today to play games with the locals Several pitchers are yet to join the visitors. The Detroit Americans are due this week later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
Old Homestead Destroyed

sharon, Pa, March 25.-The simon Perkins homestead. including valuable heirlooms, was destroyed by fire today, causing loss estimated at from sl25,- GOO to $150,000. The house was owned by Miss Grace Perkins. Origin of the fire has not been ascertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
HEMPHILL WILL PRUNE

Atlanta, March 25.-(Special)- Wednesday will be pruning day with the Crackers and Hemphill will release several of the promis- ing youths to minor league clubs. He also expects to get an infielder and a pitcher from New York to fill in the Cracker lineup. At least five will get knocked off the Atlanta payroll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
STENZEL $
ECZEMA LIQUID

A clear white liquid for clea nsins. purifying and healing skin land ssalp diseases. stops itching instantly. cares eczema permanently. A few days after using the disease begins to disappear. Price s1. Sold in Birmingham by SJa- cobs' Pharmacy and Ratton-Pope Drug Co, Collier Drug Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
SEMINARY ALUMNAE
 TO HOLD A MEETING

The alumnae of the Birmingham sen-- mary will meet Saturday afternoon at $ o'clock at the seminary. The meet ing was to have been held last Satur- day but was postponed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-26
MORTON-KLEIN

MT. and Mrs. John R. Morton of An niston announce the engagement of their daughter. Pearl, to MT. Wallace Carnahan Klein of Anniston, the vel ding to take place on Thursday even lng, April IS, at 630 o'clock. at their home. ka