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Evening star., 1914-01-28
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two years has proved the easiest kind of
picking for the Nationals He was fire.
quently used to finish games against the
locals and on such occasions was usually
driven from the slab.
Il am sorry to see kahler 60" said
Erin this morning. lit always did me
good to see kahler warming up prepara-
tory to going in against us. My boys
built up their batting averages at his ex-
pense for the past two years..
If it is true that Falkcnbers and
Blanding have jumped the Cleveland
team. Birmingham will iIve hard
time finishing in the first division with
two pitchers mentioned did by far the
most consistent work for the Maps in
the last race, and 1t will be no easy
matter to fill their places. The Cleve-
ment when they cut Blanding's salary
this winter, for there is no doubt that
he had some influence with Falkenberg.
undoubtedly the best pitcher on the Nap
There is but one hope for the ma jor
leagues in their struggle with the Fed
erals, and that is to hold their play
ers, even though it means the expendi-
ture OF considerable money to do So
Perhaps the Federal League will,
cause the ranks of organized base bali
to be known as "reorganized" base
/ ball before this warfare is over. Or
of its own. with no opposition. to
speak of. 1t is conceded that the
Federal movement will have more or
less effect on these ranks
There is no doubt that if the new
comers continue successfully vast
changes will be made in organized
ball before the season of 1915 rolls
around. The first hint that such
changes are contemplated came last
week. when a scheme to add major
league cities to the International
League circuit was proposed If the
International is boosted other leagues
in its class will insist upon being
lifted out of the ranks Of the minors.
Then will come tho cry from all down
the line for proper elevation. and or
ganiZed base ball will have to settle
!, !. nerr. little fuss of its own
Evening star., 1914-01-28
SIGN THREE
CLEVELAND PITCHERS
Falkenberg, Blanding and Kahler
Have Cast Lots With the
Outlaws.

CHICAGO, January 2s-The desertion
of three Cleveland pitchers to the Fed
erai League was admitted here by Presi-
dent c. F. Somers of the Cleveland club.
The three are Fred Falkenberg. who is
said to have signed with Indianapolis;
Fred Blanding. who will join the Toronto
club, and Fred kahler, signed with Pitts
burgh.
Il guess they've jumped said Mr.
Somers, who paid visit to President
johnson of the American League. Som
ers did not say whether base ball or other
business brought him to Chicago. but
followers of the game hinted that his trip
had something to do with the proposed
transfer or sale of the Toledo franchise.
in the American Association.
Federal League officials, following their
recent decision. declined to comment on
the report of the jump of the Cleveland
pitchers, but followers of base ball gen
orally considered the new organization
acquisition triumph. since the three
pitchers. particularly Falkenberg, were
among the most effective of the Maps
staff last year Increases over their last
years salaries and three-year contracts
are said to have been given the three
men by the Federals.
0l1luoIS ou 41Ap.
President Gilmore of the Federal
League left for Toronto on league busi-
ness. He may visit other towns in the
circuit on his way back to Chicago.
President Murphy of the Chicago Ma
tionals. said that John T. Powers. for
mer president of the Federals, was Or
ganiZng new league to include Chi
cago, Milwaukee. Detroit, Cleveland, Gin
cnnati. Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and
Kansas City
The fact that the F'ederals are now
proving troublesome to certain American
League clubs is causing Ban Johnson no
little worry. Johnson. who was closeted
with Somers. was too busy to see the
newspaper men when they made their
daily call. 1t is quite apparent that
everything is not sunshine and roses in
American League circles. However, Ban
Johnson stood up In front of the shot
and shell that came from the National
League guns during the war of 1901 and
it is cinch that he will not shy at
Federal League powder.
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HENDRIX JOINS FEDERALs.
Pittsburgh's Star Finger to Twirl
for Kansas City Club.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. January es-
Claude Hendrix, who pitched for the Pitts
burgh National League base ball club
last season. will wear Kansas City Fed
eral League uniform next year, according
to an announcement by the club
Hendrix recently signed contract with
Joe Tinker manager of the Chicago Fed
eral League club. and. according to an
nouncement. Tinker has turned him over
to Kansas City.
George Perring. an infielder with the
Columbus American Association team last
ason. signed to play with the Kansas
City FederalS.
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JUMPING OF CAMN|Tz
NO LOSS TO PH|LL|ES
President Baker Declares That
Waivers Had Been Asked
on the Ex-Pirate.

PHILADELPHIA. January IS We
probably have lost Pitcher Camnitz but
it is not going to hurt u.s. said President
Baker OF the Phillies at his Office in the
Stock Exchange building.
Just to Indicate how much We feel
about the loss. l may say that we had
asked waivers on him. Camnitz is on ihe
downgrade and not worth the money he
commanded when he was a star mem
ber Of the Pittsburgh teams stdT.
The contract We sent him this winter
called for a big cGt III salar4 w can't
afford ~ pay 4 Matthew son -ai.,3S 10 :,
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HARD LUCK FOR PENN.
Coach Brooke Is in Hospital With a
Case of Appendicitis.

PHILADELPHIA, January 2S.-George
H. Brooke, head coach of the Univer-
sity Of Pennsylvania foot ball team, is
in the University Hospital with an at
tack of appendicitis.
He probably will be operated upon
during the day.
Evening star., 1914-01-28
BY J. ED aR1LLo.

While the fans of Baltimore have
been led to believe that the coming OF
the Federal League into that territory
will satisfy the public demand for
major league base ball, there appear to
be some of the citizens of the Monu-
mental city who are not being led
astray.
a correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
has sent in a communication which
scores the Federal invasion as well as
Ned Hanlon, who is credited with
being one of it's promoters Hanlon is
charged with having deserted Balti-
more when 1t had a major league team.
and he is upbraided for his actions
after he placed an Eastern League
team in the city.
"The people of Baltimore know Ned
Hanlon too well to be fooled by any
base ball venture he undertakes here.
| They have not forgotten the two
| throw downs he gave the fans of this
| city They have not forgotten or for
! given the fact that he took the Ma
| tional League club away from them
after he mad made his name and repu-
! tation through the support of the
( loyal fans" In this way the Suns
I correspondent hands 1t out
I II Is estimated that the invasion Of the
| Federal League has already cost the two
major leagues something over 100000 in
salary increases and bonuses In several
instances two and three contracts nave
heen entered into with the players. assur-
! ing them of largely advanced salaries for
a long term. These players seem to be
| of the opinion that the Federal League
is not going to last long, in which event
+! salaries are apt to be cut, and they are
! protecting themselves against this for as
| long period as possible.
| When Clark Griffith read in the papers
1 that George kahler, the Cleveland
pitcher had jumped the Maps and was
going to the Federals. he felt worse
abont it than IL he had lost one of his
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Moeer Father Wires That Dan Will Not Sign With Federal Leag
SCHEDULES IN BOWLING
LEAGUES FOR TONIGHT.
National Capital League-yelvet
Kind VS.. Capitol Hill, Mt Fat
Mems ~Ileya

LEAGUES FOR TONIGHT.
Kind VS.. Capitol Hill, Mt Fat
Mems alleys.
District League-Resolutes vs..
BelmOnts. at Casino alleys.
Pepco LeaRue-UndergrO vs.
Overhead. at Relief alleys.
Commercial League Welbachs
VS.. woodward & Lothrop, Mt
Palace alleys.
Arcade League-Bankera VS.. CO.
lumbians. at Arcade alleys.
Navy Yard League-Secondary
Mount shop vs.. Erecting, IT
Southeast alleys
SpaIding Council League
Sheehys VS.. JOhnsOns. Ralphs
vs. NormOyles, at Southwest
alleys.
y. NJ. {. A. LeaRue-Wachusett
vs.. Mohawks, at Association al
Patent Attorney Leaeue-Chand-
Ter VS.. Evans, Pattison VS..
Banks.
Carroll Council League-Pintas
VS.. CoIumbians.
Mercantile LeaEue-RalefRh VS..
Young Mems shop, at Arcade
alleys.
Department Duckpin League
Treasury vs. Agriculture. mt
Palace alleys.
Washington Gas Light Company
LeaEue-West station vs. Com
mercfal Office. Distribution VS..
Inst allatfOn, at Commercial al.
Ieys.
Evening star., 1914-01-28
Sure of Leach, Pierce and Phelan.

CHICAGO. January 2S.-John Evers,
manager of the Chicago National club.
is on his way home from Tampa with
the signed contracts Of Tom Leach.
George Pierce and Arthur Phelan, ac-
cording to word received at the club
headquarters. Phelan and Pierce have
signed contracts for three years and
Leach for one. according to President
Murphy.
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Andy Smith to Coach Purdue.

LAFAYETTE Ind, January 2S.-Andy
Smith, former Pennsylvania foot ball
coach. last night signed a contract with
Purdue for two years. In connection
with the Purdue summer school Smith
will inaugurate Il course in foot ball
coaching for high school and prepara-
tory school coaches.
Evening star., 1914-01-28
Ban to Aid Lowly Browns.

CHICAGO. January 2s.-Ban Johnson.
eager to aid any cause that would cripple
the Federals. comes forth with the state
ment that he will aid Col. Bob Hedges Of
the lowIy Browns in building up a team.
For some time Hedges and Johnson have
not been working hand in hand
Evening star., 1914-01-28
UNCLE SAM CAN HAVE $500.
So Killifer Wires to Post Office
About Money Feds Spurn.

PHILADELPHIA. January 2s. - The
$500 given to Bill Killifer by Weeghman
of Chicago for signing with the Federal
League is kicking around Philadelphia
Evening star., 1914-01-28

Providence of the International League
has signed Billy Burke, a promising
pitcher. who played with the Springfield
Ponies last season.
Evening star., 1914-01-28

Pitcher Charlie Piez of Richmond, Va,
has signed contract with the New
York Clans. The young llinger hit for
80 ~ fslc >i-@.llia l-elsu. u, 1913
Evening star., 1914-01-28

This thought comes to mind as We
ruminate about the Feds. The more
ball PLAYERS there ;t>e the more tobacco
aud safe. .Azut testimonials Ae'i hs>r
Evening star., 1914-01-28

It is reported that the Georgetown
relay four will not compete in the Bos-
ton A. A. games February Z. Inability
on the part of the management of the
games to secure suitable opponent
has led to calling off the race.
Evening star., 1914-01-28

Theodore Noyes. Washington boy.
stands an excellent chance to make good
as a member Of the pitching stafr on the
Tome Institute base bali team this spring.
according to report sent out from that
school.
Evening star., 1914-01-28

The Georgetown Preps got away with
their game with Western High yesterday
bv a margin of one point. Western led
until the last few minutes of the contest.
when the Blue and Gray youngsters
jumped ahead and won out by the
barest of margins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
WALKER IS STRONG
 FOR GOOD ROADS
J. H. Cranford of Jasper Comes Here to Purchase Auto-Finds Highways
 in Good Condition

J. H. Cranford member of the legisla ture and well known citizen of Jasper. came to Birmingham yesterday with one car, and returned with two The trip to Birmingham was made in a Ford car He purchased while here a Maxwell.
 ''The roads are so good and the in- dications are that they will be so much better-not only in Walker county, but in all the counties of the state-that it is a pleasure to own automobiles said MT. Cranford "The good road sentiment in Walker is rampant, and is extending all over the state. Sometime ago. we voted bond issue of $25000O for good roads in Walker and soon our highways, at present good, will be the peer Of any in the country.
 ''This morning. I rode from Jasper to Old Democrat. about 16 miles, in 40 min- utes When I was a boy. l often made that same trip in an OK cart in F hours. This is but illustration of improvements which come with age Now we have sup planted OK cart with automobiles. and impossible roads with model highways
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
FIRST BALE SOLD
 IN SELMA BRINGS
 26 1-SC PER POUND

Selma, July 30.-(SpeciaL)-Se held up her reputation today as being the highest priced cotton market in the state when the first bale of the new season crop was auctioned off in front of the cotton exchange at noon and sold at price higher than has been paid for any other first bale in the state. The bidding on the new bale was spir- ited for several minutes and started at 15 cents, but was finally sold to M. Hohenberg & Co. for 26 1sc per pound.
 The new bale of cotton was grown by John Vance, on his plantation near Fremont Autauga county, 15 miles miles notrh of Selma and was received here Wednesday night. The new bale classed as strict middlng and weighed 4S3 pounds. The first bale of the new crop last year was received in Selma on August ,. The new bale sold today also breaks a record of several years as being the first bale of the new crop to be received in Selma during the month of July.
 iThe new bale was one of the best first ba1es to be received in Selma in several years past. The second and third bales of the new crop are expected to be re- ceived in Selma before the end of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
MADISON COUNTY s. S.
 CONVENTION MEETS
Prominent State Workers in Attend ance at Hazle Green-Southern
 Builds Cattle Pen

Huntsville, July Especial. )-The twenty-fifth annual convention of the Madison County Sunday School asso- citation is holding its sessions at Hazle Green, where the delegates from all parts of the county are being enter tained in the homes of the people of the community. pr. w. T. McCown, pres ident, is in the chair and there are several prominent state workers in at tendance. The Madison County asso- citation, which is one of the best or ganizations of it's kind in the country, was organized in the First Presbyte- rian church here 25 years ago. A suit able programme has been prepared for the celebration of the anniversary
 The Southern railway is building a large cattle pen near the freight de- rot and will be ready after a few days for handling large shipments of cat tie. It Is stated that cattle shipments have increased 100 per cent during the last year, due to the elimination of the cattle tick and the consequent in- crease in the number of cattle raised for the market by the farmers.
 Many relics of the old days are be- ing found in the Bell factory building which is being torn away to make room for a modern business house, and among the most interesting is an an- cient tintype. showing group of prominent citizens of 40 years ago standing in front of the courthouse The group is composed of Probate Judge Thomas J. Taylor Mayor Alfred Moore, Sheriff John w. Cooper. Thomas White, MT. Ware. an unidentified man and a small boy. Ex-Mayor Moore is the only survivor of the group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
SMALL SUM TAKEN
 FROM LEEDS OFFICE
Burglars Rob Cash Drawer of About $25 in Money and Stamps-Aber-
 crOmbie's Store Robbed

Leeds, July 3o.-(Special.)-Th postof- flee here was robbed at an early hour this morning by unknown parties and about $25 in money and stamps were taken. No attempt was made to blow the safe, as it is believed the robbers were frightened away before accomplishing their purpose.
 Entrance was effected by kicking in the plate glass door of Abercrombies store, in whic hthe postoffice Is located. Noise from the Shreveport special, which was passing shortly after midnight IS pe- lieved to have prevented the sound of the falling glass being heard, as 1t was Just about that time that the burglary was committed.
 Abercrombie's store was also robbed by the thieves and quite lot or things stolen. When the store was opened this morning dollar watches were streWn rom one end of the store to the other, and other wares were also disturbed. There have been no arrests thus far, but oni- cers are at work on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
AT NEWSPAPER CLUB

Among the out town visitors reg istered at the Newspaper club yester- day were the following: w. P. Nespor, Chicago; w. A. Gibson. Quinton L. N. Majors Montevallo; w. L. Klutz. Tus- caloosa; c. Cohn, Montgomery; L. r. Thompson, KnoXville: Samuel Furrier, Mobile; T. W. Peagler, Greenville; w. E. Whitley, Atlanta; c. P. Bowsher, Lanesville, Ky, M. o. Jackson, Atlanta J. B. Dunlap. Charleston. & C.; B. J. Clark, rid Massey, New York; W. D Chisle, Atlanta. John c. Martin. Co., lumbus, Ga.; ]. o. Bender. New Or leans; ]. J. Drakeford, W. R. Day. At lanta; J. w. Stanfield. Sr., !. w. stan field, Jr., ClantonA James P. Ormand. Texarkana Tex; M. c. shepherd. Bal timore, Md. George Selden. Atlanta E. J. Smith, Sylacauga; Cary II. Cooke. Columbus, Miss; J. IT. Barker, Toad vine; Carl Barrett. Irondale; l.. k. Hanna, Lynchburg, Va; Ernest Coker, Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
UFFRAGETTES ID START CAMPAIGN Ohio Women Invade State house and Ask for
 Vote

Columbus, O., July 30.-Starting their second campaign Ohio suffragists in- vaded the statehouse today and placed on file in the office of the secretary of state initiative petitions for the submission in the November election of a proposal to amend the constitution so as to give women the right to vote. A proposed suffrage amendment was defeated in September, 1912
 The women expressed their resent ment of the action of state officials In refusing to receive the delegation which carried the petitions to the statehouse. Secretary of state Graves was busy in his private office when the women arrived and he sent word he could not see them.
 Before going to the capitol several hundred men and women took part in a parade through crowded streets bound- ing Capitol square. The demonstration closed tonight with an informal recep- tion and banquet at a hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
BOARD REFUSES ID
 CONSIDER RAISES
Montgomery Revenue Board Declares Present Assess
 mentS Will Stand

Montgomery, July 0.-(Special.) )-The Montgomery county board of revenue to- day refused to consider 1000 tax raises suggested by Frank Peabody, county tax commissioner, and John O'Brien. field agent of the state tax commission. .fTThe board, in passing a resolution declaring the present assessments would be allowed to stand. acted similarly to the Marengo county board of revenue, which several weeks ago refused to try cases wherein assessments had been raised by the tax commission.
 John s. Mooring. chairman of the state tax commission, represented the state at today's hearing before the board of rev enue, and engaged in warm passage of words with R. H. Jones and w. T. Rob- inson, members of the board. relative to the proposed raises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
BURGLARS BECOME
 ACTIVE AT CAPITAL
More Than $400 Worth of Loot Se- cured by Thieves Wednes-
 day Night

Montgomery, July 3O.-(Special.) .)-More than s4O0 worth of loot was secured by burglars who broke loose in Montgom- cry last night, according to information received by the police this morning. The boldest burglary occurred at the home of Frank D. Kirven, cashier of the Mont gomery Bank and Trust company, where s14 in money and s75 worth of jewelry was stolen.
 The robbers threatened to kill Mrs. G. H. Whitaker, mother of Mrs. Kirven, if she screamed but it did not prevent her cries from arousing the household. The burglars then escaped.
 The safe of Nathan Segall Wholesale Fruit company was chiseled into but the burglars were frightened away before they gained access to the compartment containing $200 in money.
 The home of Russell Twitty was en- tered, but the burglars were frightened away before anything was stolen. The fruit stand of John Minas was broken into and three cases of coca-cola were stolen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
POLLARD GIVEN TWO
 YEARS IN PRISON
Found Guilty at Greensboro for Killing Jack Payne in
 November, 1912

Greensboro, July 30.--(Special.) )--The law and equity court, with Judge c. E. Wal Ter presiding. is in session, and this has been an unusually busy week. The trial of Ben T. Pollard of Newborn, for the killing of Jack Payne has elicited much interest and has brought many out-of- town people to Greensboro, among them the widow and children of Mir. Payne.
 There were about 50 witnesses to be examined Lawyers in the case are Evans and Jack for the defense and for the prosecution Solicitor Thompson. assisted by Thomas E. Knight and Jo- scph James.
 The jury was out two hours. returning a verdict last night at Il o'clock of man. slaughter in the first degree, penalty two years in the penitentiary. The case has been appealed to the supreme court.
 The killing occurred a year ago last November and on account of the illness of MT. Pollard the trial has been twice postponed.
 The evidence showed that Payne went into Pollard's office with gun and that after some words. Pollard shot Payne twice with shotgun through the side and the arm. death following in a few minutes.
 Grand Master Henry c. Miller of the Masonic grand lodge of Alabama spent Tuesday in Greensboro assisting the off, ficers of the local lodge in conferring de- grees in Masonry upon number of can ddates. The Masons express themselves as highly pleased with the work of the grand master whose visit they most highly appreciated. The Greensboro lodge is one of the oldest in the state, and numbers among it's membership the most prominent and influential citizens of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Students From Southern Colleges at Military
 Training Camp
ALABAMA STUDENTS
 MAKE GOOD SHOWING
Camp Will Be Held in Asheville Again Next Summer if Present Plans Carry-President of Lehigh
 Addresses Boys
By JOHN T. EVANS

Ashevile N. C., July 30.-(Spscial) Students from universities and colleges in the south, including a good representa- ton from Birmingham and Alabama. who are encamped with regulars at the foot of Sunset mountain, in the southern stu- dents military training camp. went on a forty-mile hike to Hendersonville and will mot return to Ashevlle before the end of the week.
 The students left here Saturday morn- ing on their long walk and arrived in Hendersonville Monday morning early. There they were on parade and general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
DR. FABIAN MEETS
 OEATHBY DROWNING
Former Birmingham Man Was Bathing at Ottawa Beach, Mich, When
 Tragedy Occurred

News reached Birmingham yesterday Of death by drowning in Michigan of Dr. ]. J. Fabian, formerly of Birmingham and son of MT. and Mrs David Fabian of Birmingham. Details of the tragedy had not been learned last night except that Dr. Fabian, who was practicing phy- sieian in Grand Rapids, Mich, had gone to Ottawa beach in that state for an last Tuesday.
 His remains will reach Birmingham to- night and the funeral will be held Sun day morning from the residence of his sister, Mrs. l. Levy, 1908 North Twenty fifth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Tan, Red or.Freckled
 Skin Is Easily Shed

To free your summer -soiled skin of its oiliness, muddiness, freckles, blotches or tan, the best thing to do is to free your self of the skin itself. This is easily ac- complished by the use of ordinary mer- colized wax which can be had at any drug store. Use at night as you use cold cream. washing it off in the morning. Immediately the offending surface akin begins to come off in fine powder-like particles. Gradually the entire cuts~'~ s- absorbed. without pain or inc fence. The second layer of skin evidence presents a spotless wh and sparkling beauty obtainable other way.
 If the heat tends to loosen ana kle your skin, there's an effecti' harmless remedy you can readily al home. Just let an ounce of pox . Sazess Saze snd ass9lvs ss3S in ssi tb Of
 This at orce tightens the skin a smoothes out the lines, making look years younger.