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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
NEW YORK MAIDEN OF 13 WHO TALKED" WAY IN EUROPE, NIECE OF MRS. w. J. YIELDING

American men and women from Vienna to the French frontier. thence to Paris. When Mrs. McDannel and her daughter reached Paris however. their difficulties were by no means ended.
 We were in Vienna day or two be- fore Austria declared war said Lucy. Mamma heard there was going to be trouble and we started for Paris. Before we had gone far. war was declared and all trains were stopped and searched by soldiers. We were compelled to change cars many times.
 The McDannels met many Americans who could not speak a word of French or German on this part of their journey. Lucy acted as interpreter for each one. When Paris was reached Germany had declared war, and Mrs. McDannel said she had exhausted practically all of her ready cash. Lucy was able to induce sew >eral bankers to cash travellers checks. C While waiting in Paris, said Mrs McDannel, Lucy and l saw thousands of troops leaving for the front. Although Paris was comparatively quiet, the air seemed charged with excitement.
 We heard d train was to leave early in the morning for Calais. Thousands of persons, mostly Americans, thronged the station and fought to get aboard. Lucy managed to reach bis. husky station master, and in her best French asked him to help us aboard.
 He did, and I am sure we would mol be in New York today if he hadn't.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Many Birmingham people have been in- terested in the account of how a little 13-year-old New York girl, through her knowledge of English, German, French and Spanish languages. literally talked her way" together with that of her mother and some American friends through the war zone of Europe
 The little girl was Miss Lucy Churchill McDannel, niece of Mrs. William J. Yielding, 23So Highland avenue, this city. Miss McDannel lives in New York city and with her mother has just arrived home after her strenuous talking ef- forts to get out of Europe The follow ing story in regard to the little girls ad- ventures appeared in recent issue of the New York Mail:
 "Lucy Churchill McDannel, 1s-year-old daughter of Thomas H. McDanneI, of 800 Riverside drive, is receiving congratula- tions today upon the manner in which she literally talked her way through the European war zone.
 ..The girl and her mother arrived last night on the Atlantic transport liner Min. newaslxa. MT. McDannel had received nc word from his family since the war was declared until radio yesterday told hin they were aboard the .AIinnewaslxa
 'Lucy's Knowledge of English Ger man, French and Spanish enabled her to guide her mother and scores of other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
STRONG PLEA MADE
 FOR LOCAL TAXATION
Autauga Teachers A, Pratt- vile Listen to Able Ad-
 dresses at Institute

Prattwle, August Especial Tho Autausa County Teachers institute. which has been held at Prattville this week. came 10 a close Friday afternoon having had the most successful session ever held in this county. N. R. Baker state rural school supervisor. and Miss Maud E. Kimball. supervisor of primary grades for Mobile county schools, were the conductors.
 Vocational training is being emphasized now and practical work was given In sewing and cooking by Miss Kimbali. lunch being cooked and served at the in- stitute. Mir. Baker, assisted by Miss Wadsworth and l.. E. Byrum did actual work with saw and hammer, leaving Il very nice swing as evidence of their work.
 Interesting talks were given during the week by representatives from the state education department. pr. C. l.. Me- cartha of Troy made strong plea for compulsory education. consolidation of rural schools, and local taxation Miss Clara Pitts gave an instructive talk oli school improvement work of the state. while Mrs. R. l.. 1'aucett. the state pres- ident, told what was being done in Au- tausa county About slsoo has been ex- pended for improvement work in this county during the past year. Autausa is fortunate in securing for her new school improvement president Mrs. How ard $. Doster who has done such good work in the Tomato club work. Mir. Duncan of Auburn told of the good work of the Boys Corn club of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

eernibe strength outside of Senator Rans- dell and two or three members of the Louisiana delegation.
 Just back from Kentucky, where he had laid the corner stone of a public building at Bradstown, Representative Heflin pro- fessed hope that his brother, Harrington P. Heflln, might win out, and friends of Judge Anderson. o. R. Hood and John B. Knox also were very cheerful.
 It was whispered tonight that Senator Thornton of Louisiana was looking long, inely toward the ermine. although Father Time has wished him happy birthday 69 times. His term expires next March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
To Confer With Local Brokers

Hugh T. Seibels, one of the most widely known marine insurance men. will be in the city today on visit to M. H. Burt and other local cotton merchants Mir Seibels will confer with them on the sit uation now existing as result of the European war. The marine rates have been subject to nominal increase on all classes, while the war risk rate is so high as to be prohibitive at this time. Mir. Seibels is cousin of H. c. Seibels of this city, president of the Jemison-Seibels Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Nurserymen Adjourn

Chattanooga, August c9.- Special 1.-The Southern Nurserymen association closed its annual session here with the election of the following officers: President, Mill ton Moss. Huntsville; vice president, Ray Simpson, Monticello, Fla; secretary and treasurer, A. R. Smith, Knoxville, Tenn. It was formally decided that the next meeting of the association will be held in IIendersonville, N. C., next summer. The meeting here was pronounced unusually successful in every particular. The ses- sions were held at the Signal Mountain Inn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Revival in West Woodlawn

o. Hanes, in a tent at East Birmingham,
 will be continued in the same vicinity
 the tent being moved to West Woodlawn,
 at the corner of Forty-ninth street and
 Fourth avenue, north. The services will
 be continued for two weeks. pr. L. c
 Branscomb will preach at the tent this morning at Ii o'clock at East Birming- ham, while MT. Hanes opens the meeting in West Woodlawn. At night MT. Hanes will close the meeting at East Birming- ham. while Dr.. Brahscomb breaches 1T West Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
SKIN TORRENTS
 CEASE WHEN POSLAM IS USED

Just think-if Poslam could not do the things expected of it, each year would not bring 1t increasing sales and triumphs. Merit is the foundation of Poslam's success-the ability to stop itching soothe, control and eradica le Eczema, and all other skin diseases. One overnight application will show that Poslam can really do you good no matter how virulent the disorder.
 Your druggist sells Poslam. For free sample write to Emergency Laborato- ries, 32 West 18th Street New York.
 Poslam Soap contains Poslam-the best medication any soap can have. Im- proves the skins health. color. quality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WETUMPKA SCHOOLS
 OPEN SEPTEMBER s

Wetumpka, August 29.-(Special.) With school opening September 8, pupils and teachers are making preparations for the event. The faculty is strong, headed by Prof. John M. Crowell, who will teach Latin and mathematics. It is composed of w. D. Barton, agriculturist; Miss Endora Pattilo, Miss Ruth Mcknight, Miss Margaret Enslen, Miss Genie Mar tin and Mrs. John M. Crowell, English and French; Miss Willie A. Harris. his- tory and household arts, Miss Mamie Boykin, art and expression; Miss 4nary k. Wilson, voice and piano.
 For the first time recently, this sec ton had q heavy rHin Friday.
 Among interesting visitors to Wetumpka this week were Mrs. Capal Lull and Dr. Eaves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Says Underwood Absent

"The gentleman from Alabama is ab-
 sent from his seat more than any other member Of the House" said Green in
 effect.
 T challenge that statement said MT
 Underwood adding. while members on
 both sides applauded his protest
 MT. Greens time having expired, Mir
 Underwood moved that he be given three
 minutes more and that he receive three
 minutes for reply. and when his time to
 answer came said
 AS matter of fact, l have been here almost continuously for three years When Congress has been doing business I have been absent only one day, except ing through sickness. I went home on, Saturday, voted there the following Mon day and returned here the next day Fol two days l was in Florida, owing to ill ness in my family; in the summer, whei l had cold l went, on the order O two physicians to the mountains for 1 days. and l have been here continuously ever since. Still, the gentleman iron Iowa approves the idea that a membe of Congress has the right to go ava, and come back with the glow of the sea breeze on his countenance. l do not" MT Underwood also explained that h, frequently was kept in his office, abou 20 feet from the chamber, by members
 who wished to talk to him about tn, public business.
 1 The House accepted the explanation witt applause and the incident was closed. C. E $
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
CAPT. BANKHEAD
 VISITS FATHER

Washington, August 29.--(Special) Capt. Henry M. Banl<head, T.. $. A, spent today with Senator Bankhead. his father on his way from New Eng land. where he spent his furlough back to his post on Mexican border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
ARE PREPARING TO
 AMEND BANK LAW

Washington, August 29.-Chairman owen of the Senate banking commit tee said another amendment to the bank law was being prepared to modify conditions under which banks joining the federal reserve may pay in their capital stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Marion Cotton Market Opens

Marion August 29.-(Special )-The local cotton market opened today and sales were made at sss basis. Several holdings were offered at SEC basis. Large plan ters will sell part of their crops at prcs- ent prices and carry over the reminder. Continuous rains are daamging the sta pie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Knitting Mills Shut Down

Wakefield. Mass. August 29.-The Harvard knitting mills, employing more than 1000 hands. announced to- day that the plant would be shut down for month because of inability to ob- tain materials from abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
GRUBb CANDIDATE !. ID SUCCEED LATE JUDGE ). ). SHELBY Seven Now in Field for HOnOr-SenatOr Bryan
 of Tennessee Is
 After Job

Washington, August 2s.-(Special)-Two list of the seven already in the race for the judge of United states court in succession to the late Judge David D. Shelby. The name of Judge w. I. Grubh was presented by several friends, and the Florida delegation in the House an nounced that Senator Nathan Philemon Bryan was in the race and they were prepared to back him.
 By men behind the scenes who usually know whereof they speak, Judge Grubh was described as a dark horse of great promise Also friends of Judge Walker refrained from cheers at mention of Judge Grubbs name, but rather maintained a profound silence. Up to this time Judge Walker had been regarded as about two jumps in front of several other asprants, but this evening his stock was not quite so strong.
 Bryans Entry Surprise
 The entry of Senator Bryan came as a surprise, as his term in the Senate does not expire tin March. 19l7 Division had developed between Senator Bryan and Senator Fletcher when Judge Blount oi Florida was made candidate yester- daily. and it Is not yet known whether Senator Fletcher will encourage the aspi- rations of his colleague.
 Not only will Georgia and Texas re- frain from presenting candidates. but it also is understood that Senator Hoke smith and Senator West will back any 'fsvorite son whom Alabama ultimat tely may select. Nor will Mississippi be repre- scented as those two senators couldn't agree on even what day of the week it is.
 As yet, former Representative Pujo of Louisiana has failed to develop any dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Postmaster Dudley of this place has re- ceived permission from the Washington authorities to make an exhibit at the Clanton fair of parcel post shipments, with the weight and rate of each at tached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Harry Kankiut. 37, left here today for Mobile with the intention of sailing foi Germany to enter the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
POLITICS LOOMING
 UP IN CHILTON COUNTY
Progressres Begin Active Campaign. Leaves to Enter German Army.
 Clantons First Bale

clanton, August 29.-( Politics is looking up in Chiffon county. The pro gressives have commenced an active cam paign; public speaking almost every day at some point. Judge l.. II. Reynolds, at Cane Creek. in his attempt to back up Roosevelt-r republication, went after the Chiffon county commissioners in a very severe manner. This county is close be- tween democrats and the others in an election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Miss Evelyn Waller of Birmingham has been elected as d member of the High school faculty. made vacant by the resig- nation of Miss Ola Johnson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

s. M. Adams, J. B, Downs, E. M. Pinck- ard, H. r. Chandler and M. A. Goore have filed articles of incorporation in the office of Probate Judge Dearon. for the purpose of conducting a general mercan- tile business at this place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
UNDERWOOD AND
 GREEN CLASH ON
 FLOOR OF HOUSE
Absentism Charged Against House Leader by Iowa Congressman - Crisp
 Conversation

Washington, August 2s.-(Special )--Crisp conversation was exchanged today by Representative Underwood and Represen- tative Green of Iowa, in debate on the federal war risk bill, when Green assert ed that MT. Underwood was absent from his seat more than any other member of the House So great was the interest aroused by the change and the denial that Representative Garrett, in the chair gave a solo with the gavel which was lost to sound in the vocal efforts Of about 70 members trying to speak in chorus.
 Apparently MT Underwood $ resolution compelling the attendance of all mem bers had got under MT. Greens skin and salt was sprinkled in the wound when Mr Underwood charged the republicans with ''un-Americanism in opposing the bill and resorting to filibuster through court roll calls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Ns absolutely pure, being made from
 clean selected grain. thoroughly matted. ltsis excellent for Summer complaints.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

The first bales of cotton for this season were brought in by D. J. Rollon, Ben Ed wards and John Popwell, and were sold for 10 1-16 cents and 10ss cents to buyers here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Miss Ruth I.assfolk of Chicago has been secured as one of the music teachers of the Thorsby institute for the next school year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Prof. S. H. Herbert of Thorsby insti- ute. County Secretary J. NJ. Smith, and the Rev. w. S. Cox, who attended the Farmers union as delegates from Chill ton county, speak of the convention as very interesting and profitable.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
SKATES MILE IN
THREE MINUTES
Ed. HARTMAN. OF eEIIAIRE is
PROCLAIMED CHAMPION
OF OHIO VALLEY.
Beats Record Made Tuesday EVENING
by Four and Half Seconds
Defeats August Smith
a Veteran.

Ed. Hartman OF Bellaire defeated
August Smith in The one mile roller
skating race for the championship OF
the valley. last evening at the Bell
aire rink. Hartman made the dis.
lance. fifteen loops aroun the rink.
CT n mile. in 3 minutes, with his
opponent a few seconds behind.
The race was one of the most OK.
cltlng and interesting ever witnessed
IN TINS vicinity. Hartman fell short.
.ly after the start and Smith gained
almost a lap. Smith maintained thar
distance ahead OF Hartman until IN.
fourteenth lap. At the beginning of
this lap. Hartman. by a wonderful
burst OF speed forged ahead of his
opponent. The finish was undoubted
ly the most exciting event ever seen
N this vicinity. With the cheers Of
MS followers ringing in his ear
smith put on extra speed but could
not overcome the lead established nv
Hartman. who crossed the wire. a
Hartman was presented with "a
neautlful gold medal by Manager
BEL or the rink. proclalming him
champion of h Ohio Valley.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
Dauberf, BrookIin Player
Offered Filipino Contract
OFFERED mANAeERsHiP OF FED.
ERAl LEAGUE TEAM FOR
THREE YEARS.
And Monetary Consideration Is Said
To Be S3o,00o.-Hss not De-
cided to Accept

NEW YORK. Jan. Sake Daubert.
hrst baseman OF the Brooklyn Nation
al league club, has been offered a
berth with the Pittsburgh club of the
Federal league. according to a state
ment credited to him to-day. Daubert
is reported TO have been offered what
he terms a small fortune" to sign a
three year contract by President Bar.
bour OF the Pittsburgh club OF the
Federal league.
The ofer, IL is understood, calls for
n payment of $4,000 for his services.
The S~uperbas' star first baseman Is
understood to be in receipt OF a sal
airy from the Brooklyn club estimated
az about $1,000 a year. II is believed
that the Federal league offer calls for
a sum OF 100000. a large portion 10
be paid outright at the time OF sign
Ing. and the balance to be placed 10
Daubert's credit IN a bank or trust
company.
Daubert states that he has not as
yet decided to accept the Federal
league offer. but intimated In an in.
terview that he is giving the propo-
sition serious consideration
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
PACKARD. OF REDS. AND 6REN
NAN AND kIllIFER. OF
PHlllIES GONE.
king" Cole Also Signed Yesterday.
Salaries Are Secured by Bond.
Advance Payment Made.

CHICAGO. Jan. Scene Packard,
pitcher for the Cincinnati National
League club; Ad. Brennan and WI
liam killifer. pitcher and catcher re-
specuvely for the PHILADELPHIA Ma.
ionals. and Leonard (king) cole. the
pitcher obtained from Columbus by
uraft by the New York Americans.
today signed three-year contracts
club.
The amount OF salaries the men will
receive was not made public. but &C.
corolng TO Charles Weeghman. presi.
dent OF the local club who made the
announcement. surety bonds have
been deposited guaranteeing the play.
ers their full paw regardless OF the
rate OF the league. All tour also re-
tracts.
Weeghman also said other contracts
mad been signed. but after a confer.
ence with James A. Gilmore. presi-
dent OF the new league. decided TO
withhold the announcements for a
few days. He stated. however. that
within a week. the name OF the man
ager OF each of the eight clubs would
be made public.
Full Pitching STAFF.
To-day's deal goes far toward pro-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
Three National League Stars
Sign Federal League Contracts

yidtng full pitching stan for the
Joe Tinker is said TO have declared
that Packard. who was with him last
year in Cincinnati. Is The most prom.
ising young left handed pitcher in or.
gained baseball.
Tinker IL on the road and IL vas
aid additional contracts will be an.
nounced within a few DAYS.
None OF to-day's four had signed
their contracts for 1914 and Presi.
cent Weeghman reiterated his an.
nouncement that the Federals had
agreed TO approach no PLAYERS who
had signed for the coming season
WASHINGTON. Jan s-Base bail
layers and managers must wait n year
or more before getting light from the
supreme court on the much disputed
question IN major league circles a. 20
tne enforcioilty by Injunction OF play
ers contracts. The point has been rails
ed that contracts with players are not
enforcible by Injunction because they
contain a clause giving the managers the
right 20 terminate the contract without
giving a similar right 90 the players.
A case involving similar questions has
been brought 20 the court by an oil COM
pany. but the tribunal has just refused
n request Nor an early hearing OF the
controversy. This means that the caee
viii not come up for argument until
next winter. too late TO affect base ball
contracts for the coming season.
How Tar the decision will be applica-
BILE 10 base ball will be somewhat prob
lematical until the decision e. an
nounced. The suit was brought partic-
ularly TO determine the right OF OIL com
panies 10 terminate certain contract.
nut ~ Is maintained by attorneys for
the base ball interests that 81 Involves
the exact point raised In the base ball
controversy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10

HOBBY" OFFERED CONTRACT.

CINCINNATI. Jan. 9.-Dick Hob
litZell. first baseman OF the Cincinnati
League club. today received
an one from President Barbour of the
Pittsburgh team OF the Federal league
10 manage that team during the season
1914. Hoblitzell announced that he
would not close any deal with the Fed
eral league until he had received more
details, but would not say that he is
not considering the subject. Hoblitzell
would not state the amount named in
the offer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
NAME MANAGER TODAY.

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Jan. 9.-"I will
announce the name of the manager OF
the Pittsburgh club tomorrow" This
was the answer given tonight by John
II. Barbour. president OF the Pittsburgh
club OF the Federal league { o the dis
patches from New York and Cincinnati
that Jacob Daubert and Richard Hob
agership OF the club.
we have asked several players to
name their terms" continued Presi-
dent Barbour. but We have offered
terms TO no one All these rumors will
be set AZ rest tOmOrrOM."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
McMechen Rri.f.

work OF Installing the now heat.
is progressing RAPIDLY.
John Wright Of Warnock. q a
spending e few DAYS with relatives In
Miss Mary Dowd OF Garfield stree,
entertained tho Mckane Sinrine circle
Thursday evening
The board OF trade met Thur.d,,
evening and transacted routine nm
moss.
pred Uiumhcreer ~ thie CITY ar.
c.u aniod hF DTS sister. Mrs 4 rs
WIchfnrW1n Of MoundarWo ain
W. The latter part Of this month Tor
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
ANNUAL CLASH
Fairmont Normal BasketbaIl
Team ana Alumni-Latter Wins
In Exciting Game.
Special Dispatch to the IntelHgcncer

Special Dispatch to the Intelligence.
fAIRAfONT. W. Va, Jan. 9.-I'or the
nrst time IN several years the Normal
Nlufnn aggregation was able TO defeat
ue Normal College Varsity basketball
team in the annual clash between the
Two teams which took place heer to-
night The old-ttme Normal stars were
In great form and defeated this years
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
r.. M c. A. INTERMEDIATES
TO PLAY wELLsBURG ro-N1oHJ

The Intermediate Y. NJ. &. 4. basI.e,
ball team will journey 20 Wellsburg thi-
NJ. {. a. intermediate basket ball team
or that city In what no doubt will prov.
a very good game. The local bows have
been practictng for some time in pre-
paration for the contest. They feel con
fident OF victory and no doubt a very
interesting game viii be PLAYED.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
Ciliinuam Funerai.

Tho funeral Of the late Nii.s Gene
,.l'ILngnam. who died al her home ou
,'afhtld street. viii be held from nor
ie nome sunday morning nj q
'loch. Inc remains will be- shipped
70 cameron ON the ~ O'Clock train.
Nnere infcrmeut viii Doc made TafI.-
- Kane " M ST. James Cafbofi.
church viii conduct the 4cr,irce
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-10
M'MECHEN
E~vsnaelistle servlces

rev h. II. ~Shadduck. the noted
evangelist from Beckley. W. Va, de-
nVered an excellent sermon al the
FIRST VI. r. church in this CITY last
evening. on The End Of the String.
meetings are attracting many
each evening, and a program OF special
music is rendered each evening BY
inc choir Rev. Mr.. Shadduck is n
speaker Of renown ability. and the
church is packed each evening