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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Mosquito Catchers
From the Saturday Evening Post

From the Saturday Evening Post.
 Keep a duck and so avoid mosquitoes, Is the lesson of some experiments con- ducted by the Pennsylvania commissioner of health. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant or quiet water, and the duck will greed fly gobble the mosquito pupae and larvae.
 For breeding grounds some kinds of mosquitoes prefer the stagnant water in a clogged caves trough or a tin can in the back yard; and, of course, the duck cannot be expected to attend to that breed. The duck, however will attend to all the baby mosquitoes that appear in any pool of water near the house, which otherwise would make themselves a nui- sance round the house. The experiments consisted of building two pools-one for ducks and one for fish-and finding out in which pond the mosquitoes would breed. Goldfish did not seem to inter fere with the mosquito households at all in their pond but 20 mallard ducks kept their pool free. Later, 10 of the ducks were placed in the fishpond, and they cleaned up the swarms of pupae and lar vac in a few hours. Other experimenters have found that some kinds of fish will eat the baby mosquitoes so that fish have been recommended as protection; but this test gives complete assurance that the mallard duck will do the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Bibles for Sailors

From the New York Press.
 When the mountain failed to come to Mahomet he himself went to the noun tain. Because the American Bible socie- ty thinks religion hasn't come strongly enough to the sailor, that organization of spiritual uplift plans to carry religion in the form of free Bibles, to the seaman Bibles in 127 different languages will be distributed among the sailor men passing through the Panama canal. Perhaps the effect upon their religious zeal will not be directly and immediately tremendous but to many sailors the Bible may prove so unusual a volume that it will Serve as an interesting medium of willing away an hour of leisure, And from that in- terest may spring a keener devoutness.
 For several years Bibles have been placed in hotel rooms, the givers assert ing their hope that patrons would vio- late a commandment by stealing the Bi- bles. Frequently guests have slipped these Bibles into suitcases. and the do- nors have considered each such theft a gain fin their campaign of spreading re- ligfon- Perhaps many sailors will cast their Bibles overheard. But there will remain a few reasonable salts to whom the free Bible will mean something more than a. missile for sharks To these the volumes will be a boon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
I'LL" MARCAN & co.
 LOOK GOOD ON PAPER
All Travellers Are Now in Camp and Manager Allen is Working to Whip Bilken Leftovers Into Winning Machine
 Have Excellent Material

Little Rock. March 27.-t tSpecial.) the new Travellers all in camp President Manager Bob Allen now faces the task of welding a winning team from the scraps of the old Montgomery club. It promises to be a strictly different base ball aggregation.
 At the start. the infiled is changed. Gibby Gibson. one of the leagues fastest backstops last year, has come to Little Rock in trade with Nashville. "Lil' Marean, snappy second sackeD at that position and also field captain for the pennant winning Birmingham Barons last yea, is now a Traveller Around these two President Bob is building his infield.
 This pair would inject pepper into any infield action. And they have promising looking players to work with. At first is Jim Names, lanky youngster, with the Minneapolis club at the start of last sea son. Appendicitis put him out after IA games He hit .296 and fielded 9s9 last year.
 ShortstOp Undecided
 The man for shortstop is not yet de- cided A purchase or a trade about which President Allen is quite reticent, may fill that position. Until it is de- clded Champlain, third baseman for the Billikens, may be used there. At third is d chunky, active, experienced pastimer In Brautigen, last year manager and third baseman with the Appelton club in the Wisconsin-Il Illinois league. He led the thirdsackers of that league in field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Catching Up With China
the St Joseph Gazette

From the St. Joseph Gazette.
 Gradually, very gradually, ciyiliza- tion is catching up with the Chinese. The University of California has es- tablished new professionalism of keeping people we'll Those who adopt this calling will go into the world and earn fat fees by not letting folk fall H. Sickness will mean starvation to the practitioners; healthy populace will make them rich.
 In China the doctors have never looked to the sick for business. Only while their patients were well could the physicians charge for services rendered. When a patron fell Ill the doctors in come shrunk; when recovered the con- valescent resumed fleeing his medical adviser.
 It Is a good scheme, evidently, or we of the wiser world would not have taken up with 1t after having so many thousands of years to investigate It's workings. In time, perhaps, all the wisdom of the Celestials will become ours by adoption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
DOG STANDS GUARD BY
 DEAD MISTRESS' DOOR

From the New York Herald Philadelphia, Pa-A collie. gaunt and half-starved. stood at the top of the stair erty, in Latimer street, here today, and make an investigation of the house. After answered the calls of the policemen, a door was broken open and Miss Dougherty was found dead in her bed.
 Miss Dougherty was regarded by many of her neighbors as being eccentric. She lived alone in the house with her dog. Daily in the afternoon sine would take the collie out for walk. and daily her neighbors saw her well dressed and ap- parently caring only for the slim, grace ful yellow and white animal which walked by her side. a silver chain fastened to his collar.
 Last Tuesday Miss Dougherty and her dog were missed. Wednesday came and they did not appear and when Christmas day had passed and the woman and the dog were not seen, the neighbors be- came anxious as to their safety The police were notified and men were sent to the Dougherty residence to make an investigation.
 The dog met them in the hallway. The animal retreated up the stairs, growing and disputing each step. At it's mistress door it stood guard ana there 1t was overcome before the policemen could en- ter the room
 Miss Doughertys death, it was said was due to natural causes. Besides a brother. it was believed that she had no relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
FEDERALS PLEASED
 WITH SCHEDULE

New York, March 27.--Federai league club owners tonight expressed themselves satisfied with results of their days labors in preparing playing schedule. That the season would open on April 10, with Buffalo playing at Brooklyn, Newark at Baltimore St. Louis at Chicago and Pitts burg al Kansas City was the only positive statement made by any of the officials tonight.
 Early in the day President Gilmore said Manager Phillips would be retained by the Newark club and that George Stovau would remain at Kansas City as manager. Stovall when informed unoffically of his retention by the Kansas City club said: Well, I'm not so sure about it. I have not been consulted and I cannot say what l may do until have talked with Presi- dent Gilmore" However the general inn pression among baseball men here is that Stovall will go wherever the league wishes to place him.
 While Outfielder Vincent Campbell ha S not signed to play this season, word was received from him today that he soon would report at the Newark training camp near Valdosta, Ga, and the signing of a contract would be for future considera- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
------0s--@-- MANY CANDIDATES
 FOR STEELE'S CLUB

Anniston, March H.-(Special.) )-There will be no scarcity of candidates for the open positions on the Anniston club, of the Georgia-Alabama league this season. Letters have come to the local president from all over the country, from Massa- chusetts to California. About 30 young men have been selected to be given try- outs at Anniston this season. Four of these will battle for a place as catcher, eight will work for the open places in the box, nine have said they wanted to try for the infield positions, and about the same number are strong in their be- lief that they can make the outfield position on the team.
 Manager Steele, who was elected by the directors last Wednesday, will have his hands full trying to select the most likely youngsters from this abundance of ma terial. Still, there is always room for another,' says Manager Steele, and any youngster who wants a chance to break in may write to President Jeffers at An niston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
AUBURN SPLITS
 DOUBLE HEADER

Athens, Ga. March 27.-(Special. )-Au- burn won the series from Georgia. two games to one. By breakin geven in the doubleheader here this afternoon, winning the first game. to l, and losing the sec ond, T to 0.
 The two games were played in driz- zling rain and were scheduled to go seven innings each. But in the first game, Georgia tied the score in her half of the seventh, necessitating four more innings. Auburn winning out in the eleventh in ming. The second game was only five in- ningS.
 In the first game. Corley and Dasore twirled great ball, each allowing but four hits the former flaming 16 men. and the latter b. Corley did not allow but one hit until the eleventh inning. when he was touched up for three, with some hor- rible errors netted Auburn the game and series.
 In the second game, Dunn, q new Geor- ga twirler. did not allow hit and famed seven men, while Bonner was being touched for extra base hits, these being mixed with Auburn's errors in the first two innings. The box score:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

ing and was up toward the top in hitting with mark over .3oo.
 For second string catcher there is Hays. a local product, who looks good enough to beat Gribbens. Montgomery catcher, who is still on the rolls. Hays played with Green Bay in the same league with Brautigan last year.
 As to the pitching staff, Lively, East Roth and Day remain from last year s tailenders The first two look proba ble, if they are as good as last year. when they broke even on a club that los; nearly twice as many games as 1t won Roth an off-sider, and Day make get berths also.
 Lurhsen Purchased
 Lurhsen. one-time Pirate, who won three and lost one what time he was in the big show, but lacked the experience to stay, is purchase from the Pitts burg club. He was one of the leading hurlers in the New York State league last year. where he was farmed to AL bany by Pittsburg.
 Moran, another sidewheeler was a bat tery mate of Hays at Green Bay. He is large has much smoke and good con trol. He is expected to take the place on the Travellers staff left vacant by Black. Billken pitcher, who went to Bir- mingham in trade for 'Lil' Marcan.
 Fincher Terry and Harper are other aspiring. perspiring young twirlers who may be contenders for jobs when the last roll is called.
 Shaw, Daly and Jentzen, three of the last yedr's men, look probable for th4 outfield. All are good hitters, and the ast especially is demon for speed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

Is secured one of these men will be dropped.
 Behind the bat the Crackers are blessed with three great catchers The catching staff is o. k. in every way; big. husky, strong throwing, wise, haso-hitting catch CTS. This department of the Crackers is well taken care of, and 1t is going to be a task to choose two men from Rum Ter, Jenkins and Niederkorn.
 The pitchers have not curved a single ball yet and just what they have got is doubtful. Only the remainder of the exhibition season will tell this story. But Williams, who twirled for Albany in the Sally league last season. looks like the goods. to work with Dent and Browning. two of last years vets.
 Carl Thompson of last years team will have to fight for the other two berths with Pearson. with Jacksonville last sea- son; Haiti, from the Texas league. and Allen from Salt Lake City. The latter is the only eft-hander and Is showing good form and will probably nail a berth. because he filings from the port side. leav- ing Thompson, Pearson and Haiti to bat tie for the other place.
 In the event that the new infelder and outfieder Is secured, Bills task will then be easier as he will retain Manning as utility man. as he can play any place on the team but catch, and play it well, besides being a dandy sticker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
TWO MEN NEEDED TO
 MAKE CRACKERS WINNERS
Bill Smith Shy An Infelder and OutfielderB is Negotiating Deal to Land Both-Otherwise Atlanta Club
 Appears Strong
Fly DICK JEMISON

Atlanta, March 25.-tSpecial.) )-After see- ing the Crackers in action in a few ex- hibition games, it is apparent that there must be a couple of changes in the per sonnel before the club can be considered a formidable one -~.
 One infielder and one outfielder of merit will make the ball club a good one, and Manager Bill Smith has lines out for these men. The infielder will probably be a man who has played fin the South ern league before. at third base, a clean up hitter. and dandy fielder The deal for him is expected to be closed shortly The outhelder is unknown. Bill was to have gotten Clements or Walker from the Browns, but the Class A clubs re- fused to waive on both Of them.
 Bowden in left and Moran in center have nailed their berths Flynn in right will not do, and Manning, the former Montgomery and Auburn star, is now try ing out there. If he does not show the goods, Bill will get another man, though he Is going to give Manning every op- portunity.
 Eibel on first and Bisland at short are fixtures. Potts at second and Waldron at third. are showing the pest form of any of the candidates for these two posi- tions, though if the man spoken of above
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Aggies Win Game

Blountsville March H.-(Special. .)-The Ninth District Agricultural school base ball team opened the season here yester- day afternoon by defeating the Blount County High school team in a thrilling 10-inning game by the score of to T. A drizzling rain which fell throughout the game made errors numerous. The fea- lures of the game was the batting of Hyatt and Head and the fielding of By mum for Blountsville and the base run ming of McNarron and fielding of Kelton for Oneonta. Both pitchers showed good form. The second and third games of the series will be played Saturday.
 Batteries for Blountsville: Metts and Head. Oneonta: Darlington and Clayton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Was Lower Animal

From the St. Paul Dispatch.
 One of the professors at certain uni versity has often been spared much em- barrassment by his quickness at repartee.
 One afternoon as he was in the midst of speech somebody interrupted him by suddenly growing like rooster. It was done to perfection, and a number of stu dents laughed in spite of themselves.
 The professor, however, was equal to the occasion. He stopped, listened till the growing ceased, and then, with a look of surprise pulled out his watch.
 Morning already!" he said. My watch is on half-past three.~e But there can be no mistake about it; the instinct of the lower animal is infallble.
 There was roar of laughter. The flower animal collapsed, and the lee turer continued his discourse as if noth- ing had occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
CARDINAL DID NOT FEAR THE GERMANS Mercier Made Officer Wait
 for an Audience FRENCH IN GERMANY
Famous Painter Writes Wife That They Lack Everything-Belgian Making Every Effort to Es-
 cape German Hands

Paris, March 2.-(Special)-M. Renee Bazin, the well-known member of the French academy. tells me that he has just had the pleasure of meeting again here in Paris a friend who for several months has been biding in the part of Belgium which is in German hands. This man. who is a personal friend of the heroic Cardinal Mercier, gives the follow ing description of what happened between the cardinal and the German officers after the publication of the formers famous letter to the Catholics of Belgium, which he has from Cardinal Mercier's own lips.
 A few hours after the letter had been printed detachment of Prussian soldiers under the command of two officers of high rank arrived at the cardinals pal ace. sent by the German governor.
 After allowing the officers to cool their heels for considerable length of time in his ante-chamber, the cardinal admitted them into his presence. They informed him that three very grave charges were brought against him:
 | Of having said unpleasant and wicked things about Germans.
 ?. Of having melted the people against the lawful German authorities
 g. Of having published his pastoral let ter lon patriotism and endurance" with out the permission of the censor
 As for the first point" the cardinal replied, If I have said disagreeable things against the Germans it is because you have committed these things, and what is wicked is not to have revealed these crimes, but to have committed them. Then you accuse me of melting the Belgian people against what you call the lawful authorities. I ask you to read my letter over again and you will find that l exhort my people to be patient and 10 endure your presence here as pen itence imposed by the Lord. Tn regard to the third point, can only say this, that l am bishop of the Holy Roman church, and as such, acknowledge no sovereign but his holiness the pope Good after noon. gentlemen"
 The officers hurriedly stated that the cardinal would the next day receive a. visit of the governor in person, to which his eminence replied: "No, not tomorrow. I am giving no audience tomorrow, but will see the governor the day after to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
BEAUTY DOCTOR TELLS SECRET
Detroit Beauty Doctor Gives Simple Recipe to Darlxcn Gray Hair and
 Promote It's Growth

Miss Alice Whitney, well-known beauty doctor of Detroit. Mich, re- gently gave out the following state ment: Any one can prepare a simple mixture at home, at very little cost that will darken gray hair, promote it's growth and make it soft and glossy To half a pint of water add 1 OF. of bay. rum. a small box of Barbo Com pound and A oz. of glycerine. These ingredients can be bought at any drug store at very little cost. Apply to the hair twice a week until the desired shade Is obtained. This will make & gray haired person look twenty years younger. It is also fine to promote the growth of the hair, relieve itching and scalp diseases and is excellent for dandruff and falling hair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
COLLEGE BASEBALL

Annapolis. Md, March 27.--Navy 3. Uni versity of Pennsylvania o,
 At Atlanta: Georgetown University g, Georgia Tech 9
 At Charlottesville. Va: Virginia !, Am herst 1.
 At Athens, Ga: University of Georgia 1. Auburn (first game). University of Georgia 2. Auburn (second game), five innings, darkness.
 At Raleigh, N. C.: The University of Virginia defeated Raleigh, Carolina league here today, IA to 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
HOPPE AND MAYER
 IN CLOSE CONTEST

Philadelphia, March 27.-Willie Hoppe, professional champion, did not gain today on Joseph Mayer, amateur champion, in the fourth block of their five block match at 1S.2 billiards but he made an average of more than 30 in rolling up 400 points to Mayors BOP.
 That makes Hoppes total score 1900 and Mayors TAI. Hoppe is trying to make 20O0 points to Mayors 1500. Hoppe's high run was 72 and his average 30 10-13. Mayer 8 high run was 122 and his average % 7-12
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Soil Pipers Win

The Bessemer Soil Pipe company team defeated the Bessemer High school yes- terday afternoon by score of to 3. The game was well played all the way through, only two errors being registered. The features of the game was the fielding and hitting of Dixon and Goodwin of Bes- semer soil pipe. Batteries-Bessemer soil pipe Tidwell and Cock; Bessemer High school, RaSs and Hughes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28

which a captured French painter of world wide reputation, serving as a trooper, has suco eeded in getting across the frontier.
 He writes to his wife, who is wealthy: We lack everything. We are hungry and cold. Send me every week a four-pound loaf cut in two Also send me every month parcel containing cocoa, saus- ages, sugar-in fact, anything that can be eaten. We are badly treated We lie on blanks in barracks. They are frightfully damp and notwithstanding the cold they make us work even though we are wound- ed. Only cripples are exempt from labor v
 Daring Exploit of Lafforgue
 daring exploit has to be laid to the credit of a French soldier named Laf- forgue At the beginning of the war he was wounded, but recovered from his in juries and returned to the fighting line. In the middle of the night he was sent out on patrol duty, and found himself faced by dozen Germans.
 However bold he might be he could not expect to finish off 12 men. He did not even attempt to fight for his life. Instead of using his rifle he employed his wits. An idea occurred to him. Turning his back to the Germans he shouted Here they are. Advance. Fix bayonetsl" The Ger mans actually thought that a French force was in hiding somewhere, and in stead of dispatching the solitary Laf- forgue they threw down their rifles and put on their hands, shouting Kama radesr
 few minutes later the French soldier brought to his captain the 12 Germans, who did not seem to be at all sorry to find themselves in the French lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-28
Does If Now

From the Boston Transcript. Hobbs-I wish someone would invent an alarm clock that would not only wake one, but make one want to get up Dobbs-Mne does that-it makes ma
 want to get up and fire it out the win dow.