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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-22

suO4l W UdSh uO"u.
When the A. L. magnates reached
New York Ban Johnson suddenly
ceased to talk about closing the parks
and locking out the players. Appar-
emily some one spoke to the so-called
big boss. ..........
In fact, Immediately after it was
announced that Newark had purchas-
ed Kraft, thereby relieving the situa-
lion, Johnson is reported to have said
that it made no difference to the
American League and that he never
had seen how the American was in
Volved or would be. drawn into the
fuss. ......
That certainly was a sudden shift
from his earlier announcements that
the American would welcome a fight
and would meet the players at least
half way if they wanted war.
The result Of this muss points the
way to better things for the players,
so long as they are just in their de-
mands, and do not become unreason-
able simply because they have proven
their power. ............
While this Kraft case was not gen.
orally understood when the players
ultimatum was first issued, the fans
later. became acquainted with its va
rious angles and were in accord with
the athletes. They realized that an
injustice was being done the minor
league player. ...
As long as the players do not de-
mand anything that is not justly due
them they will receive the support of
the fans, and with this backing they
are sure of success in any legitimate
undertaking.
Of course, the fans will not get all
het up over salary demands. And
there is no possibility of the players
forcing raise for any individual.
But they will act as a unit when
any move is made to arbitrarily shift
a player in a manner which will be
to his disadvantage. For such cases
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-22

Any talk Of discipline for members
of the fraternity board of directors is
ridiculous. The players would never
stand for it. Aside from their natural
animus, they would also be taking the
part of personal friends, John Henry
and Ed Sweeney. Kraft was known
personally to very few of the big
league players, which makes their
concerted action all the more notable.
The best thing for all concerned is
to drop the matter. Nothing will be
gained by continuing the agitation.
The players won a victory. They
should take their honors gracefully
and the magnates should accept the
outcome in the same manner.
Federal League stock is advancing.
Their victory in the Chase case yes
terday makes the second successful
appeal to the higher courts. 1t
sounded the deathknen of the ten
day clause, and Justice Bissell, while
not holding the organized magnates
guilty of violation of the Sherman
antitrust law, declared they were
ohh Nol1SoCAOOO1J SAO0C W IAIAAA ASOs
All late contracts in organized
baseball have been drawn with the
ten-day clause eliminated. But JUS
tice Bissen gave the Feds another
opening by hitting at the reserve
clause. His decision is the most
sweeping yet handed down, and will
be big asset for the third leaguers
in going after star players at the
close of the present season.
The Chase case will be appealed by
the White Sox, of course, but in the
meantime Prince Hal is free to play
with Buffalo.
The Cubs are showing the proper
spirit in their stern chase after the
Giants. Six consecutive wins have
failed to close up the gap, as the
Giants have been winning as con-
sistently. But it fails to discourage
the Cubs. They are playing with more
forbF ond dotorn1 in oti0D fbon OF onu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
FINE OPPORTUNITY IN SOUTH AMERICA M'CORMACK THINKS President of Pratt Company More Optimistic Than
 Other Industrial
 Captains
 
Ts's fs'

In giving his views on the probabilities of the exportation from this state of coal for South American consumption, George greater optimism than that characterizing the statements of others in this district generally held to be far greater business optimists than MT. Mccormack.
 It is stated by MT. Mccormack. that there will be found little if any difficulty in acquiring a substantial number of boats in New Orleans and other gulf ports with which to load Alabama coal. He says the only trouble, as admitted by all industrial operators lately interviewed, will come from the absence of financial accommodations in South America. Inas- much as it has come officially from Washington that the federal reserve board will permit the National City bank of New York to open branches in South America, that opposing factor will be considered as having been overcome. MT. Mccormack, however. remarks:
 There is no reason that can see why our coal should not be sent into South American countries. There has been only one thing that has deterred this district from participating in that field. The proposition has been finances. I ann in- formed that the coal buyers of South America want from 60 to 90 days accom- modation, and this has been quite incon- venient for local dealers Now that banks are to be established in that country capable of handling the ordinary routine of Commercial relations. I am extremely hopeful that this district will be enabled to participate in the exportations to that country to a very considerable tonnage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Hunger-Mad Cat Bites Six

Six children are being treated by the department of health for bites and scratches inflicted by a Maltese cat yesterday and Wednesday,. says the New Times
 The cat. crazed by 15 days of hunger and confined in a vacant apartment ran mad in Roosevelt and Cherry streets and two policemen emptied their revo1vers before they killed It. It is believed that many persons whose names the police did not get were scratched and the police are canvass ing the neighborhood
 The cat was owned by a woman who moved from a flat at 106 Roosevelt street on July 15. The eat remained locked in the flat until released by new tenants on Wednesday. It made a dash for liberty and after biting a number or children who Were playing in the hallway, ran into a cellar at 110 Cher ny street. It was there that Policemen Haggerty and Palleek of the Oak street station went for it yesterday afternoon.
 No sooner was the door to, the cellar opened than the cat jumped lover flag gerty's head and through the door. Both policemen shot at it, but missed They continued the chase, shooting as they ran. The eat took refuge in a saloon at 106 Cherry street. and had the place to itself in moment
 When Haggerty and Palleck reached the saloon the cat was crouched on the baIs for spring. The policemen fired at 1t, The bullets demolished glass and woodwork but the cat was unscathed. Tabby jumped right at went flying through the swinging doofs. While the cat was in the air HaEgerty brought 1t down with his last bullet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Y. M. !. 4 GETSF|NE
 SPEAKERS FOR YEAR
Among the Number Are the Merrimac's Hero and
 John R. Hornady

The Young Mems Christian associa- ton will hold mass meeting for men in the association building today at D. m This will he the first Of the fall meetings. Splendid speakers have been secured for September. Among these is J. R. Hornady who will ad- dress today's meeting Membership in the Y. NJ c. A. Is not required for at tendance upon these meetings; they are open to all men.
 Last year the theatre meetings held by the Young Mems Christian associa- ton were a great success. The same plan will be followed this year. be- ginning late in October. Some of the greatest speakers in the country have already been secured. Among them are pr. Ira Landrith. president of Ward Belbont college of Nashvil1e the great evangelist sunshine Hawkes." Of Bal timore; pr. Yutaka MinakuchI an ac- complished Japanese, and a speaker Of great eloquence and power. Dr. How ard Lee Jones' president of cauper col- lege Dr. D c. Latshaw of the inter- national committee of the Y. M (. A; Judge Seldon F. Spencer of St Louis, one of tho great men of the west; Con eressman R. r. Hobson. pr. R. L. Null lin, president of the Baptist Theological seminary at Louisville. and Dr. stan ley L. Krebs of Pennsylvania, whe spoke here last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
SERVICE ATTENDED
 SATURDAY NIGHT
Large Crowd Hears Rev. Hanes Last
 Night in Tent at WoodIawn

ferhaps one of the largest Saturday night services ever held by a church Tn Birmingham was that at the cor nerA Of Forty-ninth street and Fourth avenue, West Woodlawn, with the Rev '' U. Hanes' evangelist, occupying the pulpit. The services are beld in a tent The meeting is evangelistic in nature. and under the auspices of the Methodist church.
 Several hundred were present at last nights service, the tent being too small to accommodate all who came There were many accessions to the church The Rev. Hanes preached a sermon of thanksgiving
 Today four services are scheduled Ihe flrst Is Sunday school beginning at $50 o'clock. The second is the reg ular service at II o'clock. In the aft ernoon at o'clock an old fashioned experience meeting will be held. The regular evening services begin at 7:45 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
White Claims He Was Held B Days in Jail on Bogus
 Charge
POLICE PROFESS
 IGNORANCE OF CASE
White Says No Witnesses Appeared Against Him and He Was Sudden ly Released-Wants to Know
 Why He Was Arrested

Ernest F. White. who states that he IS a newspaper man and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. was released from the county jail yester- day afternoon because of lack of prose cution on a charge of grand larceny. MT White after his release immediate ly stated that his incarceration in prison had been the result of frame up.' The local authorities profess ig norance of the merits of the case.
 T was framed up and would have been 'railroaded' to the mines but for slight hitch" said MT. White at po- lice headquarters last night. "In all, I have spent 53 days in jail on bogus charge and was released this afternoon when 1t was stated that there was no prosecution.
 "I was arrested in Atlanta on the 31st of July on a charge of grand lar ceny, alleged to have been committed at the Roy hotel in this city. The At lanta police wired Birmingham to send an officer with extradition papers. I understand that Chief Eagan wired back that he had no officer to send for me"
 No Witnesses Appeared
 Well, I was kept for IF days in the Atlanta jail and finally a railroad spe- cial agent secured extradition papers and had me transferred to Birming- ham, where I was placed in the county jail still facing charge of grand lar ceny
 q cfn on o1l lcor rnH xxri ift1a against me appeared at the jail and informed me that if I would give him S25 he would not appear against me at the trial. Since then this man has disappeared. This afternoon I was given my freedom with no other ex- planation than that there was no one to appear against me at the trial.
 Now. what I would like to know is, why I was kept in jail so long without trial and why I was suddenly released?"
 Sergeant Darnell stated that he dim ly remembered the case of Ernest White. He stated that he had tele- graphed the Atlanta police that neith- CT the county nor civic authorities had the necessary funds to go after White and advised his release. As to the later eXtradition of White from Atlanta, Chief Darnell knew nohing of it.
 Detective Is Ignorant
 T remember that the Atlanta po- Vice wired us that they had White for grand larceny, alleged to have been committ~% in Birmingham" said Ser geant Darnell. T wired back that We had no funds to send for White and that the men preferring the charges against him would not pay the ex- penses of sending for him and paying the cost of extradition. That was the last that 1 knew of the case"
 White who appeared at police head quarters last night, was well ,groomed. He was in very indignant frame of mind over the alleged frame ups and stated that he was going to make it hot" for somebody He has interested several local detectives in his case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

The Twenty sixth Alabama regiment, Uniform Rank. Woodmen of the World, lCoE w. T. Nall commanding. made a brave showing at the recent encamp- ment held at Columbus. Ga, and cap Itured many honors trophies and prizes The Twenty sixth regiment is com rosed entirely of local companies, and although three states were represented at the encampment the local Woodmen captured nearly a dozen prizes. while 10 their commander, Colonel Nall, fell the honor of being placed in command of the entire camp, filling the responsi- ble position with distinction. These encampments are similar to those in the regular military service, having the usual bugle calls for mess. guard mount dress parade and are un-' der strict military regulation.
 The encampment of the tenth sdis- trict, comprising the states of Alabama, most successful that has been held this year. There were present about 600 officers and men and Col. c. L. Mather, assistant adjutant general, expressed himself as being highly pleased with the excellent discipline maintained throughout the encampment and with the soldierly bearing of the men.
 The Twenty sixth regiment left Bir- mingham Sunday morning via the Gen. tral of Georgia on special train with banners waving and the Twenty sixth regiment band playing, all looking for ward to a week of service mixed with pleasure and none were disappointed.
 Col. W. T. Nall was in command with his staff as follows: Lieut.. Col. George H. Younger, Capt. E. M. Everett, adju- tant; Capt. A. J. Koenig, quartermaster; Capt. II. A. Elkourie. surgeon; Capt. W. M Crawford, chaplain.
 Mai. Harry Firstbroolx. first battalion. and Mai. ]. l.. Busenlehner. third bat talion, and the following companies:
 Company A, East Lake, First Lieut.. P. D. Martin.
 Company B. Ensley. Capt J. G. Meacham.
 Company C. woodlawn. Capt D. P. Durban.
 Company E, Pratt City. Capt. J. II. Nichols.
 Company G, Birmingham, Capt O J. Garrison Company H, Avondale. Capt Bert Montgomery.
 Company r. Woodlawn, Capt. J. A. Hartshorne.
 Company M. Bessemer, Capt. w. l.. Riley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Warnings for AutomobiIists

From the Wakefield Item.
 In the summer time, as a rule, the metropolitan papers depend on the fol- lies and misfortunes of the Sunday au- tomobilists for the leading news stories of Monday morning. The Chamber of Commerce of Boston, we believe is re- sponsible for the promulgation of these safety hints for Sunday automobilists.
 Don't run fast into or cross main highways.
 Don't take blind curves too fast
 Don't run on the wrong side of the road
 Don't forget that children dash sud denly and unexpectedly.
 Don't forget that the other fellow cars when passengers are boarding or 
 Don't fail to sound your horn be- fore passing other vehicles.
 Don't forget that car or person may be just around the turn.
 Don't forget tha tthe other fellow may be dull. reckless or drunk.
 Don't forget to look out for pedes- trsans.
 Don't take chances.
 Don't forget Safety First"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
ID A|D MEN DISCHARGED FROM THE PEN!TENTIARY Prisoners Relief Society Establishes Branch Here
 With Arthur Cady
 in Charge

Arthur Cady, representative of the Prisoners Relief society of Huntington w. Va, has established a branch Of that pairing to care for all discharged pris- oners.
 The branch here is the second that has been established, the other being in Co., lumbus. o. Mr. Cady is at the Avalon and until arrangements have been made for permanent offices in one of the down. town buildings he will direct operations from that place.
 Mir Cady was asked why Birmingha m was selected as city in which to estab- fish a branch; whether it was because of abnormally large number of houi- cides in Jefferson county, indicating that this city was more in need of such a society than other cities in adjoining states.
 This Mir. Cady was emphatic in deny ing and in explaining the reasons for locating here and the object of the society had the following to say:
 'sWe selected Birmingham primarily bo- cause 4the conditions here are essentially the same dS tHOse WHlcn the SOcleCy he 8 successfully met in Huntington There we have the mining camps and the con victs and other problems that confront local authorities and the society wus sc successful that we thought we would fare better here than in other places in the south. Then, too, Birmingham is a large city, and a growing one. our com ing here could in no way be construed as a reflection upon either Birmingham or her reputation.
 Tn regard to the work we are doing 1t is our aim to provide situation, Iodg- ing and other necessities for the dig charged prisoner and enable him to got on his feet and not be forced to return to the ways of crime. Situations in the country are most desirable and if those who have place for man would com municate with me I would appreciate 1t greatly. The work is entirely nonseo- tarian.'
 Another primary object of this asso- citation Is to assist the families of men who are in prison. We are convinced that the greatest obstacle in the way of the reformation of men who are sent to. prisons of the country is that the con- victs are rendered desperate oftcntirces by the fact that their families are suf-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
THE LODGES OF THE BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT
EVENTS OFTHE WEEK

woodlawn chapter. Royal Arch Masons. will be organized Mondav. September i, at the Masonic temple. and officers elect ed. The degrees will be conferred under the direction or Mineral City chapter It is understood that George Hayes will be elected high priest. The work will com mence al ? o'clock and continue through out the afternoon and evening. The new chapter will meet in the Masonic temple pending the completion of the Masonic hall at Woodlawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

Twenty-sixth regiment band. Capt, Clark, leader.
 Company D. One Hundred and Fifty second regiment, Tuscaloosa, Captain Davenport. joined the party at Birming- ham and went over on the special. They were accompanied by Mai R. T. Palmer. first battalion. One Hundred and Fifty second regiment. and also picked up Company D. One Hundred and Fifty second regiment, at Dadevil1e.
 Dr. w. T. Gentry and Sovereign Charles Pfeister. consul commander and clerk, respectively. of Magic City camp, went along to keep the boys out of mischief and this strong body guard was still further strengthened by the following party of ladies: Miss Marga- ret Nall sponsor; Mrs. w. T. Nall, Mrs. A. ]. Koenig, Mrs. H. A. Elkourie, Mrs. ]. A. Hartshorne, Mrs. O. A. ChaddoclS, Mrs. A. L. Miller of Woodlawn, Mrs Fred Fender, Mrs. A. ]. Mauldln of Avondale, Mrs. T. W. Afford of East Birmingham and Mrs. HoslSins of Nor wood.
 The following prizes were won by members of the Twenty-sixth regiment
 Second prize Class A, competitive drill, Company M. Bessemer. Capt. W. l.. Riley.
 Third prize, Class B, competitive drill, Company G, Birmingham, Capt. O. ]. 6arrlS0n.
 F Second discipline prize. Company B, Ensley. Capt. J. G. Meacham.
 First guard duty prize, Sergt Rowell, Company B, 11nsley.
 Second guard duty prize, Lieutenant Jones, Company c. Birmingham.
 First prize individual drill, best drilled man. Sergt. A. l.. Miller, Com pany l.. Woodlawn.
 Third prize individual drill best drilled man, II. A. Body. Company L, Woodlawn.
 First prize for the biggest man in camp. Private Camp, Company L. Wood lawn.
 First prize for shortest man in camp, Capt. ]. c. Meacham, Company B. Ems ley.
 On account of illness Colonel Sim mons of Atlanta was compelled to re- sign as commanding officer of the camp and Col w T. Nall was advanced to that position which he filled during the remainder of the encampment with credit to the Twenty sixth regiment and to Alabama.
 Camp w. A Fraser was officially closed with appropriate ceremonies at 10 a. m. Saturday. after which every one repaired to Wildwood park, where magnificent old fashioned barbecue was served by the Columbus Board of Trade.
 The Twenty sixth regiment left Co., lumbus at 3 p. m. and arrived at Bir- min gkdAN Nat 8 D. m. with all satisfied with the trip and rearing" to go again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
ORDER OF B'NAi BIRTH
 MEETS THIS AFTERNOON

The regular monthly meeting of Bir- mingham lodge, No. s65. Independent Or der B'Nai B Rith, will be held at D. m. today in the vestry room of Temple Emanu-Ei. In addition to the regular business to come before fhe lodge, there Will be discussion on the European war and it's effects upon the Jews. This dis cussion will be led by Rabbi Newfield. and promises to be very interesting A full attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Modern Arabian Night

From the wall street Journal.
 Not many years ago certain wealthy man picked up a likely looking copper mine at the bargain price of $40.000. As he was deeply interested in another mining property at the time he gave comparatively little attention to his new est acquisition.
 After four months had elapsed an other wealthy man made the first fi- nancier an offer of s350, 900 for his min ing property. The latter figured this way; "The $350,000 Is equivalent to SIS per cent on the original investment. or at the rate of 2625 per cent per an- mum. Not SO bad" and he accepted the offer. The purchaser since tkat time has taken more than S100, 000, ,000 out of that copper mine and 1t still yields him an income estimated at &600.0 a month.
 The seller was Col Robert M Thomp- son; the buyer. Senator William A. Clark, and tic mine, the United Verde.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Defining a Fiend

From the Boston Herald.
 Sometime ago police officer named Mike had two or three arrests to his he appeared in the magistrates court to make the usual complaints.
 And this man here. officer" said the magtstrate, finally getting down to a certain party. what is the charge against him?'s
 Sure. your honor" was the rather surprising reply of Mike, The Is a camera nend of the worrust koind.'' the magistrate. You should not arrest a man simply because he has a mania for taking pictures
 Begora, an he wasn't takin' pie tureD. yer honor." declared the officer. 'He was takin' eapera4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
Subject to Seasickness

From the National Monthly.
 A young fellow was hunting of a posi- ton and received an offer of a place as shipping clerk from one of the firms to which he had applied for employment.
 ''I am sorry l can't accept your kind offer of the position of shipping clerk, he wrote, but the fact is, that I am all ways i'll when at sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

fering for necessities such as food, ciota- ing and place to live.
 ITO relieve the Restitution will be the first object. The next will be the secur- ing of employment for the men who come out of prisons, and we will use our best endeavors to modify the prajudices against the man who has wronged sc- ciety and help him get new start in life. The operations of the Prisoners Relief society will be as quiet as possible in order that the people whom 1t seeKs to reach may not be wounded through mistaken attempts at Kindness whereby public attention is called to their hlimilia- tion and grief.
 "The generous response that has at- ready been made to our appeals in tc.- half of these women and children has had its great part in this work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06

dance. The value of the property owned was S22. 4ss. .S05.5e.
 Birmingham 79 Is now enjoying period of prosperity. Exalted Ruler John s. Leedy and the other officers are striving to make the lodge the best in the state. Extensive improve ments are planned at the home and many other ideas are being advanced for the benefit of the lodge and its members. It is on the highway to success and to the pioneers of the lodge who built so we'll in the founda- tion of the lodge much credit is due
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-06
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 PREPARE FOR GEL LEBRATION

The celebration of Columbus dav and the report of the committee having the matter In charge wlN be among the busi- ness to be transacted at the regular meet Ing to be held Monday night of Birming- ham chapter Knights of Columbus Other matters will be the question of a new home and the routine of business.