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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
FORD LEAVESFOR
 PORTLAND SUNDAY Chamber of Commerce Di- rectOrs WiIl Address
 Memorial to Him

At the special called meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday a farewell dinner to President A. H. Ford of the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany was discussed but was abandoned when it developed that MT. Ford will be out of town today and tomorrow and the dinner could not be arranged.
 MT Ford will leave for Portland Me. Sunday 1t is said, to assume his new duties there as president of traction and power company, similar position to the one he held here.
 It was, therefore. decided by the board to name committee to draw up set of resolutions or memorial to MT Ford the regrets of the board at his departure from Birmingham and ap- preciation for the work he has done dur ing his residence here. The committee is composed of Fred M. Jackson. H. K Milner. F. B. Fowlkes J. B. Gibson and J. D. Rosenberger
 The only other business of the board was the election of nine new members and the hearing of the proposition of Albert R. Rogers of Boston regarding the Boston Pure Food exposition, which they were inclined to favor, The new mem bers elected are J. D. McNeel w. D. Murphy, C. G. Kershaw, J. C. Hodges S. F. Guggenheim, Lucien C. Brown. John " Coe, Gilbert Halvorsen and Charles Denegre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
.ELKS' PICTURE IS ID
 BE SH0WNAT SCHOOL
Boys Industrial School Stu dents to See Themselves
 Tonight

The Elks photo-pay, ''Elks Part Aids Cupd's Dart will be shown tonight at the Alabama Boys Industrial school at East Lake and the committee and partici- pants In the picture will leave from Will lams' Music store on Third avenue at 6:3O tonight A number of scenes at the Boys school are shown In the picture, depicting the boys at play at work. and on dress parade. During the taking of the picture the boys took great interest and when told the picture would be pre- sented at the school showing themselves on the screen. much delight was ex- pressed The committee will provide a suitable programme and no admission will be charged
 The picture will be shown at the Tri- anon theatre on Monday and Tuesday. June 1 and 2. Members of the Birming- ham and Ensley Elks will give a parade Monday afternoon. headed by a band, which will traverse the principal streets of the city. The members of the order will meet Monday afternoon at 3:3C o'clock.
 The picture Is in two sections. and shows many of the places of interest in and around the city. A love story Is woven in the plot. The cast was com posed entirely of local people and in- cludes some of the most prominent mem hers of the order. The theatre will be decorated in Elks coIors and a record breaking crowd is expected on the two days it will be shown,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
Impressed by Scenery

He was impressed with the beauties of Highland avenue, the wonderful views of the mountains to be secured from the bungalow of MT. and Mrs. Ed w. Bar rett on Shades mountain and said that he had never seen anything in North Carolina that could surpass the scenery there.
 ''I am awfully glad I came here'' he friend. Frank Gridder, to whom l am de- voted. and with whom I have been friend ly for many years. He and I have a natural fondness that has lasted over many years l have been again delighted to see my friends. Webb Crawford, Culle Exum, Col. Will Leedy. Walker Percy and Erskine Ramsay. We boys in our day have engaged in many a strange ad- venture
 AS to the newspaper club, MT. Allen could not find in his vast warehouse of stories anything that would convey his appreciation of the club. He could not gather sufficient adjectives to describe how much he thought of it. He managed to say while the winds from Red noun tain shifted his locks hither and yon that Birmingham ought to be proud of that club. He said that in years to come the been one of the strongest instruments in making Birmingham the largest city in this whole section of the country.
 MT. Allen will be in Atlanta today and will leave there tonight for North Caro- lima where he will spend the summer in his bungalow there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
ASK APPROPRIATION
 FOR BAND CONCERTS
Committee Appears Before COmmissiOn-NO Definite
 Arrangements Made

The movement for summer band con certs In the parks of the city was started yesterday when a committee from the Music Study club composed of Mrs. John Turner, Mrs O. Chalffoux and Mrs. Charles Sharpe called upon the city com missioners and asked for the usual dona- ton from the city toward the expenses of these concerts.
 The commissioners stated that they wanted to do everything they possibly could, but definite arrangements have yet been made. Last year the city gave 5000 and before that had been giving $500 each year. It is probable, however, that not more than S5OO will be given this summer, as the commissioners feel they simply can't afford it on account of the financial condition of the city treasury.
 The committee from the Music Study club probably will call upon the comms- sioners again, when the agreement will be made. Members of the club state that no money will be asked for from the cor porations and from individual sources until it is determined what the city will give, as the others always give accord ing to the amount received from the city. The music club had hoped to have the city take over the entire expense of the concerts this year, but there Is little hope for this, according to indications
 One of the commissioners stated yes- terday he thought about $500 would be proper, providing the club raised 5000 from other sources It was also stated that concerts two or three times week would be better than every night, but what the Music Study officials would think of such a plan Is unknown. The music clubs intend to cooperate with the City Fairgrounds association in holding the concerts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

Private John Allen of Tupelo. Miss, concluded visit of two days in this city yesterday when he left at midnight for Atlanta. He came here to make talk at the banquet to MT. Harding, given by the newspaper club Wednesday night. He alleged that he had no notice of speech and observed: Tt seems that you fellows get speech for it.'
 Mir Allen was given a luncheon yes terday at the newspaper club at which there were seated Walker Percy, George Gordon Crawford. Robert Jemison, Jr, William Webb Crawford, Robert A. Brown, Henry B. Gray, Culpepper Exum. P. G. Shook, and Clyde w. Ennis. At the luncheon party MT. Allen was the exposure of practically all eyes in the dining room and quite a few members of the club sat near to hear the famous story teller relate some of the side split ting yarns that have made him famous.
 He was instantly alert when Miss Flor ence Kelly, the club soloist, sang, You Are Never to Old to Love-" Afterwards he was presented to Miss Kelly and said: ''I recall seeing. you in Mobile. Yes. that is true. have tried awfully hard to forget you and I simply cannot do it. He and Miss Kelly then exchanged some Mobile reminencies.
 MT. Allen was taken yesterday after noon for a short ride over the residential section of this city. He has been here several times, but had been unable to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
FINAL EXERCISES
 AT ALLEN SCHOOL
Diplomas and Certificates Presented Students by
 Vassar l.. Allen

With beautiful ceremony the Margaret Allen school yesterday afternoon held it's commencement exercises and two young ladies received diplomas, three others re- ceiving certificates. Diplomas were de- livered to Miss Lillian Olivia Yielding and Miss Elizabeth Alabama Wyman; certifi- cates were given Miss Dorothy Ellen AL len Miss Alice -Toole Bowie and Miss Marian Graves vassar L. Allen present. ed the diplomas and certificates. Miss Minnie L. Kennedy, secretary of the Bir- mingham Sunday School association, was an interesting speaker.
 The Rev. w. N. Clay pastor of the St. Mary son. -the-Highland church, deliv- cred the invocation and the students of the school responded with a gloria. Fol lowing the address by Miss Kennedy, ''The Merry Life," by Danza, was sung by the school.
 Just after the presentation of the diplo- mas and certificates by MT. Allen a tele- gram from Miss Margaret Moore, a grad uate of last year, was read. She sent a i message of greeting and good wishes to the class of 1914. Miss Moore now is in the Spence school in New York city. It was announced that school would re- open on September 21 with additions to the faculty and every prospect for an excellent year.
 The last item on the programme was the singing of the evening hymn, which pre- ceded the benedction by Dr. Henry M , Edmonds, pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church. The singing of the evening hymn is one of the yearly events at the Margaret Allen school. It is al ways on the programme and the entire School joins in it.
 The exercises closed with a grand march, The senior class marched down the aisles from the platform between two long lines of little tots, while from the bal comics above them the other students pelt- ed them with sweet peas.
 After the closing exercises the senior class held a reception, which, it is said. was the most largely attended for some years. musical programme was rem dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
ONE CENT DAMAGES
 AWARDED M. B. STONE
Was Suing E. P. Smith. for Alleged Sander and Abusive Language.
 One of Series

Verdict and judgment for one cent damages was rendered yesterday in the circuit court in the case of Mims E. Stone against E. P. Smith in which the plaintiff sued for $10.00O damages for an alleged slander and abusive lan- guage. The case was tried before Judge c. B. Smith and occupied all most the entire day. Mir. Stone is the proprietor of restaurant in the rear or the Colonial hotel of which MT. Smith Is one of the owners.
 Dispute over business matters led to the litigation. the plaintiff alleging that he was "cussed out" by MT. Smith. Counter suit for damage to property was filed by Smith and later other suit for alleged damages were filed by both parties The case yesterday was the first to be tried and after q few minutes deliberation the jury returned the above verdict This Judgment does not carry with 1t the costs of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

remedies for eczema but they did me no good whatever. used Cutictira Soap and Ointment for the toilet and bath and ap- piled Cuticura Ointment to my face S- night just before retiring. After using the Cuticura Soap and Ointment but one week my face was nearly well and after months steady use my face was completely cured. |.
 (Signed) ]. Harry Barbour. July IF. 1913.
 In the care of baby's skin and hair. Cuti- cura Soap is the mothers favorite. Not only Is 1t unrivaed in purity and refreshing fragrance but it's gentle emollient proper ties are usually sufficient to allay minor irritations. remove redness. roughness and chafng and soothe sensitive conditions Assisted by Cuticura Ointment 1t is most valuable in the treatment of eczemas. raslies and other itching. burning infanttle erup- tions. A single set is often sufficient. Sold everywhere. Liberal sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post card "Cuticura, Dept T. Boston
 kHMen who shave and shampoo with Cu- tcura Soap will hnd it best for skin and scalA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
MOSLER PRESENTS
 ETCHING TO CLUB
Artists Own Creation Now Adorns Main Foyer of the News
 paper Club

An etching of the painting by Henry Mosler, La Visit de la Marquise," was yesterday presented to the Birmingham Newspaper club by the artist as a token of his appreciation of the artistic and beautiful effects at the press club and as an indication of his gratitude on being recently shown over the club while on visit to this city.
 The artist, whose fame as a painter IS world wide, inscribed the etching like this: "To the members of the Bir- inihgham Newspaper club, from Henry Mosler. 1914"
 The etching was beautifully framed by Mrs. Otto Marx of this city, u daugh ter of MT. Mosler, who accom- panied her father over the press club floors when he recently visited her. The gift has been placed in the main reception hall, just to the right of the elevate entrances Yesterday it attracted un- . usual attention and there We're con stant comments upon the beautiful piece of work and the thoughtfulness of the artist in presenting the picture to, the local club
 When he was here lately MT. Mos Ter said that he desired to send the club a picture with his compliments and he had prepared in Paris the etch- ing that adorns the wall of the local club.
 The painting depicts d visit of the narquise to the humble dwelling of a Bohemian farmer. The grand lady is accompanied by her gentlemen in wait ing and the party of visitors are adorned in all that grandeur of raiment which even Solomon in all his glory would have envied. The good housewife jumps up from her knitting as the roy alty enters and overturns the cruuo hand made seat on which she had been sitting. The hostess instantly grabs her apron and brushes away any speck of dirt that may be on the chair that 1t is hoped the marquise will deign to te seated upon. There is shown in ex- treme life-likeness the timidity of the children of the household upon the en- trance of the aristocrats. And to fully carry out the detail the artist pro vides in the painting few chickens that walk boldly in if to lend their presence in the welcome afforded the visitors.
 The officers of the press club and the members are very much gratified to have the etching and suitable note of thanks will be sent to Mir. Mosler by the officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

grasp the full magnificence of the natural scenery about here. He remarked upon that and also upon the quality of the water here.
 Water Is Soothing
 You know since last nights adventure I have never before appreciated the water in Birmingham said MT. Allen. Il find it unusually refreshing and soothing
 Gordon Crawford suggested that had MT. Allen been here last week he would have made a good witness for the water company in the lately concluded but un- decided quo warranto proceedings
 That reminds me of a story" said MT. Allen. An old farmer friend of mine near Tupelo went to cote one day as witness. He was led astray as l have never yet been and he imbibed a little to much of the joy water. As one of my negroes once put it he 'lickered up. Well, about o'clock next morning he awakened with powerful thirst. He was possessed with dark brown taste In his mouth. He went out to the well and drew up great bucket of water. one of these old oaken bucket arrangements and he drank about half of it, sputterlng all the while. He rushed in woke up his wife and called out:
 Sallie, wake up the children and come out here.
 What in the world is the matter?' she exclaimed starting.
 Wake up I say and come and taste this fine water we have here''
 Private John said that Birmingham is a wonderful town and that rightfully he should have owned over half of it.
 You know I have always been busy looking up good investments like Bir- mingham was 30 years ago and is now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
Two Graduates at Leeds

Leeds. May 2s.-(Special) )-The Graduating exercises were held at the Leeds high school last night. D. J. Far ley and w. H. Wilmington. the first Graduates of the high school. were presented with their diplomas" w R. Abercrombie. who did not take com plete course, was given special di- plOma for his work.
 pr. George w. Macon of Howard col lege made the annual address. The di- plomas were presented by Prof. J. w. Ellenburg. The auditorium was crowd pd and many people were turned away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded In the office of the probate judge:
 Vera Colbert, Fairfield, to Miss Flor ence Martin.
 Ernest Price, Birmingham, to Miss Evie Maddox. < H. B. Snavely. Birmingham to Mrs Winfred Mehaffey.
 R. T. Barry. Bessemer. to D. B. Wise
 F. H. Payor. Whitehall, Tenn, to Miss Bertha Allgood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 s45O0-W. w. French to Collie s. Learie, part of lot in block 57, survey of Forest Park property of the Avondale Land com pany in Birmingham.
 s2265-Mose Levi to Blia Estate Im- provement company, part of lot 3. s. M. Hanbys subdivision of city of Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
BEATTIE WITH wOODwARDs
l.. Sevier's Secretary Resigns-Saye
 Gets Place

James P. Beattie for sometime secre- tary l.. Sevier. general agent for the Southern railway interests, has resigned his position and will become attached to the official forces of the Woodward Iron company, effective today. The place lately occupied by Mir. Beattie will be taken by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
horse and wagon.

horse and wagon.
 .alter Murphy vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. 5000 dam ages claimed for alleged personal in- juries.
 James Wayne vs Southern Railway company. $2500 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 will Franklin vs. Alabama Powder company, 5000 damages claimed for an alleged assault and battery and malic- |ious arrest and Imprisonment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

IT, A. Save, who arrived here yesterday from Atlanta to take up the work.
 MT Beattie Is known by perhaps more men of prominence In this city than any secretary in local railroad circles. He has been considered of the best in- formed railroad secretaries of this section and Mir Sevier gives him up with con siderable regret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

the itching and burning of the sores was something awful. It itched and burned until | scratched it constantly and it broke out in sores which bled and oozed a yellowish fluid. It looked so badly that hated to make my appear ance in public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29
ECZEMA COVERED
 FACE COMPLETELY
Loss of Sleep Something Awful.
 itching and Burning. Hated to Make Appearance in Public. Cu- ticura Soap and Ointment Cured.

TIA West Grand Ave, Oklahoma City. Ckla.-"My face was completely covered with eczema and the loss of sleep caused by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-29

My fault is. however. that have bee so busy looking for good investments tha l never had time to make any money { invest"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-23
City League
Side Lights

At the meeting Tuesday evening the
represent the league in the game Sun
day against the Nebraska Indians
baseball club.
The directors went at it in the
proper way and voted OH all players
for one particular position at a time.
Billy Lurton drew down the call for
the mask, and Baisden. Cornet and
Lewis will do the twirling, Old Smilum
will cover the vicinity around first
cushion, Bush Bell will attempt to COW
er second, Old Man Phil will do the
needful at third, and in the outfield
there will be Mcintosh, Brent, Smith
and Angelo.
The above team will certainly give
a good account of itself in the game
Sunday and the League hopes that
Pensaco1ians will attend in large num-
bers The boys will naturally feel a
whole lot better playing with the
crowd cheering and squirting them on
to action. The team is a mixture of
vets and youngsters, and makes about
the best combination it was possible
to pick.
Mack Lewis has been showing great
class in recent games and he VIII give
the Indians an Illustration of How to
Pltch.'
Lou Robinson has his weekly car
toon in Wilson Biggs' window. 1t rep
resents the Nebraska Indians on the
Warpath. Stop by and look at it on
your way down town today.
Cornet certainly kept the D'Alem-
berries under control on Sunday. Shut
tie was the only player on his team
to hit safely. Cornet whitfield seven.
Angelo made good throw on
Blount's tap in the first inning, and
caught Baisden at the plate with time
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-23

ted States and Canada, and have an
enviable record to their credit, and
are without doubt the greatest Indian
ball team in the world.
The team picked by the management
of the City league to represent 1t in
the contest on Sunday will line up
as follows: Baisden, Cornet and Lew
is, pitchers; Lurton catcher, Smilum
Griffin, first; Bush Bell, second; Os-
sic Wolfe, short; Sanchez, third; Nc
Intosh, Brent, Angelo and Smith, out
fielders.
From the above lineup it will be
seen that the locals are putting up
their strongest front, and with proper
encouragement from the fans will
come out of the game on top.
Owing to contract with the manage
ment of the Indian team the admis-
sion for this game will be 35 cents to
all, ladies and gentlemen. Owing to
the amount Of expense incurred in
travelling the manager of the Indians
asks that no free admittance be al
lowed into the park for this game.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-23

Pop Boys got busy and annexed one
III the first, they made il two more in
the third.
A good sized crowd was in attend
ance. Sid Mcintosh umpired.
Today's Game.
Manager JaCkSor'S bunch Of type
tossers" and link singers will come
out this afternoon 10 have a nice quiet
little battle for blood with the Nor
ris Candy Kids.
Special Game.
BY special arrangement Manager
Jack Bergin and mis- famous Hugh
eys will appear on the Twilight dia-
with the fast Norris Candy Kids. This
game will give the Twilight fans an
opportunity 10 see the city leaguerS
in action, the game Will start at S:45
and will be finished III time FOR the
regular league game between the Ala
gas and the Chcro Colos.
Manager Jack says his bunch is anx-
ious to get out in fast company and
have been looking forward to the game
IN tho big league with mich interest
1t has been whole year since Fred
die Blount, George Brent, lack Bats
den. and the other old timers have
performed before a large crowd OF la
dies. and II won't be At all surprising
if the boys show a little nervousness
Its going 10 he a great game and -
big crowd is expected to be out TO see
it.
Boys League.
The National Oats defeated the
CherO -Colas Juniors, to !. A double
bill is scheduled for today. Owing to
the special game tomorrow the double
header was put up to today. The g.
in-1s play the Norris Juniors at $3.50.
afterwarI the 3-in-1's will
play the National Oats.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-23

The decision Of tho Illinois appellate
court In the johnson case has brought
great JOY TO the Feds. Immediately
upon its Announcement every owner
and magnate gave way to unbridled
demonstrations of citation and glee,
kicking their heels in the air and eVin-
cling their delight IN other ways equal
ly exuberant. That they might have
slipped a large roller under organized
baseball must be clear to all, they say.
The average baseball fan is not of
a turn of mind to follow dope on these
legal proceedings in all the intrcacy
of its detail He is content to know
that number of animated disputes
are being had in the courts between
the Feds and the other major leagues.
To be thoroughly informed on the exact
state of things would require a bit
more study and unWearying applica-
ton than does the computing Of bat
ting averages. So most fans have
PASSED it all up in the hope that soon
er or later the matter will adjust it
self.
This recent decision of the Illinois
court is valued by the Feds in
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-07-23

ball They will discover major lea que
players much more willing to consider
their offers and take a chance with
them.
Ball players at the expiration Of
their contracts will be able to suit their
own Whims as to where they will work.
Under the present scheme a player
might as we'll be under d contract for
life. If the Feds are successful in
proving the reserve clause is really
illegal they will find a large body of
ball players their grateful debtors.