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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
FEELS. BETTER AFTER TRIP ID BALTIMORE Dr. Cunningham Finds He Is Suffering From Slight
 Arterial Affection

Stating that he felt like a man who had been acquitted after having been charged with a capital offense and did not know whether or not he was guilty, Dr. R. M. Cunningham returned to Bir- mingham yesterday in high spirits.
 pr. Cunningham. who is city health of- fcer, former lieutenant governor and one of the most popular men in the state, had gone to Johns Hopkins hospital for ar examination. He states that he was more than delighted to have the expert physicians there agree with himself and other local physicians in the opinion that he had neither cancers nor tumor. He stated that they had informed him he was suffering from an arterial affliction which by proper diet he could overcome.
 Dr. Cunningham for the past several months has been suffering with hemor- rhages, which came on very sudden and appeared to be of a very serious nature. To ascertain the cause of this, was the reason of his trip to Jonhs Hopkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
|BIG BASKETBALL CAME TONIGHT
WYLAM VS. PRATT
 FOR RAMSAY CUP Undefeated Wylam Soccer Team Clashes With Pratt
 City Team Today

The undefeated team of Vivian will clash with the Pratt City team at Rick wood this afternoon. which promises to be one of the fastest and most ex- citing games of soccer football that has been seen this season.
 The first and second eleven teams of the two towns will be matched against each other this afternoon and the winners of the affray will be matched for the championship of the Ramsay cup with the two of Ensley
 So far this season the Wylam boys have not been defeated and the Pratt City boys have met with one defeat this season and are counting on giv- ing Wylam a close game today.
 The defeat of either team will put them out of the running for the cham pionship' and both teams have been practicing hard for the coming battle
 Both teams are about equally matched and a very close score is pre- dicted unless something very uneX- pected happens The followers of the game are very much aroused over the battle and they are expected to turn out in large numbers to witness what is promised to be one of the best slmes of the season.
 The first game between the second elevens, will start at 1.30 o'clock while the game between the first elevens will be at 2.30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
o. B. Counsel Answers Ale gations of Federal League in Baseball Suitcase May Go to Judge Today

Chicago, January Exchanges of ''un- clean hands and hypocrisy were made against the Federal league today by George W. Miller. representing organized baseball, in the antitrust suit brought by the Federals. He declared a tenn porary injunction, asked by the Fed erals. would destroy an institution it had taken organized ball 40 years to build.
 Miller cited instances in which he said the Federal leaguers had signed play CTS under contract with clubs in organ ized ball and declared sections of the Federal league contracts corresponded to the criticized To-day and reserve rules
 Quoting from the affidavit of Roger Bresnahan, Miller emphasized Bresna- hans declaration that he had been told by Federal league emissaries they would have a street cut through the grounds of the St. Louis Nationals. This, the lawyer contended. strengthened his charge of "unclean hands,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
BALD JACK" ROSE
 DEPENDS SULLIVAN
Erstwhile Gambler on Stand in In- quiry Into Fitness of Minister
 to Hold Office

New York, January 22.-"Bald Jack Rose, erstwhile gambler and star witness of Police Lieutenant Charles Becker, tried for the murder of Herman Rosen- thai. appeared today as q character wit ness for James NJ. Sullivan American minister to the Dominican republic, whose fitness to hold office is under investiga- ton by Senator-eect Phelan In behalf of the state department.
 Rose. who said he was now iecturing on "rhe Duty of a young Man to Live An Upright Life" gave Sullivan credit for inducing him to confess all he knew about the Rosenthal murder and become the states witness. Sullivan at that time was his attorney.
 The former gambler declared Sullivan had been 'besieged with threats and promises because of his activity in ob- taining the confession and suggested that the present attack" on the minister might be an aftermath of .hs
 Two letters from Sullivan to James K. Mcclure. in which the minister told of his prize fight connections at Water bury, Conn.,, were put in evidence. kl these Sullivan said that to earn money to go to a law school, he had. with the brother of the then mayor of Waterbury, conducted one boxing match in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
FEDERAL
 TACTICS "UNCLEAN"

The end of the hearing was in sight tonight. It was said that when the state- ment of counsel for the Federals had been concluded, probably tomorrow, Judge Landis would take the case.
 Miller analysed number of alleged raids made last year on the National and American leagues by the Federals Inci- dentally, he read a list of what pur ported to be the salaries year by year, paid by organized ball clubs to players who since had left its ranks for the Federals.
 According to Miller, the Federal lea glue s reserve clause holds a player for 10 sea sons. granting him per cent increa SC. in salary year, and providing that he must be notified of the exercise of the option by September 15. preceding the season in question. He quoted President Gilmores affidavit regarding the 1O-day clause, in which the Federal league lead CT declared it unwise and unbusinesslike to contract with an untried player for A longer time.
 The Killifer case was cited as an in stance where "unclean hands, had been found on the part of the plaintiff In sup port of the 10-day clause, as contained in organized ball contracts, decisions in the old Lajoie case. suit involving Lil- Han Russell, and the Marsans case were cited.
 Attorney Miller went over recent peace negotiations to show that the Federal league tried to form an alliance with its present opponents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
BIG CONTRACT GIVEN
 BY THE SOUTHERN
To Double Track Line From Orange to Charlottesville, Va.-To Cost
 Million and a Half Dollars

Improvements on the Southern rail- way main line costing over $1,500, QUO have been authorized, according to all announcement made yesterday through the local executive offices. The i'm provements include the double tracking of a portion of the line between points in Virginia. While the Improvements only in an indirect way help BirminS- ham, at the same time the fact that the Southern is willing at this time to spend this sum of money is taken to be an indication that business Is much better
 The official statement follows:
 Contracts for grading in connection with revision and double tracking of line from Orange to Charlottesville. ya., have been let by Southern Railway com pany. the work from Orange to Burnley, 15 miles. being awarded to the Morrow Construction company of Atlanta, and that from Burnley to Charlottesville. 13 7-1O. miles to c. w. Lane & Co of Atlanta It Is estimated that the im- provement will cost $1,5OO.00O. It will give greatly improved line, both as to grade and curvature as well as fur- nishing additional track facilities where they are greatly needed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
MORE CITIZENS FOR THE UNITED STATES Thirty-Seven Foreign-BOrn Persons Take Oath of
 Allegiance

Thirty-seven foreign born citizens took the oath of allegiance to the United States at the hearing held yesterday be- fore Judge w. l. Grubb of the United States court With few exceptions, they were of the non-E English speaking people, Latins being in the majority. J. F. Hor- ner of the naturalization bureau of the department of commerce was the exam iner in charge. His questions to the ap- plicants for citizenship were simply as to the form of government. Each applicant was required to produce two citizens Of the United States to testify to his general moral character.
 How long have you known the ap- plicant," questioned Mir. Horner of one of the character witnesses.
 About six or seven years the Wit ness replied.
 How many times have you seen hirn during the years you have been &C., quainted?"
 Two or three times"
 Two or three times In six years is not sufficient to qualify you as char acter witness. I suggest that your honor pass this case for further investigation. !" Judge Grubb continued the application un- til the next hearing.
 There were 57 applicants for full citi- zenship papers, g were admitted. four were refused, the others continued until the next naturalization hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
HEARS ARGUMENTS
 ON DEMURRERS
Standard Home Co. Seeks to Quash
 Indictments Returned Recently Ns by Federal Grand Jury

Judge w. I. Grubb of the United States court is hearing the arguments on the demurrers filed to the indictments re- turned by the special federal grand jury against the Standard Home company, charging 1t with operating lottery and using the mails for fraudulent purposes. One of the indictments contains "A counts and demurrers have been entered against most of them. The arguments will be concluded this morning. Counsel for the Standard Home company include Judge B. M. Allen, Percy, Benners and Burr. Benjamin Carter of Washington, D. C., and Israel Dreeben of Dallas, Texas.
 Representing the government are Col. o. D. Street. former district attorney, and Charles Kennemer. Judge R. N. Bell, the present United States district attor- ney, is disqualified from participating in the case, having been formerly employed as counsel by the defendant company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
Will Otis Green Dead

Jackson, Miss, January 22.-(Special) Will Otis Green, member of the firm of R. H. Green & Bro, wholesale merchants. and one of the most prominent and popu- lar young business men in Jackson. died at the Baptist hospital aged 3s. MT. Green underwent an operation last week, but got no relief and a second operation was performed. He was born at Brandon, being a son of the late Stith Green. for many years q prosperous merchant of that town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
B. A. c. TACKLES
 ATLANTA TONIGHT
Team of Recruits Meets Star Aggregation From Atlanta
 Schedule Announced-Usual Dance Will Follow atsss Game-Big Crowd Expected
Ny RICHARD F. LUssIER

At S:15 o'clock tonight Coach Graves of University of Alabama will blow his whistle and the an nual battle for basketball honcrs between Atlanta and the Bir- mingham Athletic club will start in the gymnasium of the B. A. c. The reports from both athletic camps indicate that hectic strug- gle will be staged this evening.
 Manager William Milliken of the B. A. C. boys announced yester- day that he had secured Coach Graves to referee the match. Man ager Milliken also stated that the probable lineup for the local boys would be. Captain Tommie Me Gowan and Brazelton, forwards; Duther Strange, at center; Black and Barker at guards. The veter- ans, Biscoe Seals and Guy Whar- ton, may also be induced to enter the game should the Atlantas prove dangerous.
 The visiting team will arrive this morning and practice in the gym nasium this afternoon All accounts of the visitors playing so far this season is to the effect that they are dangerous opponents for any team and will test out the cham pionship mettle of the quintet or youngsters that is playing under the colors of the Birmingham Athletic club this season.
 e Mostly Recruits
 The B. A. C. team this winter is composed almost entirely of re- cruits from the ranks of eligible substitutes of last season. There remains only one regular-Tomraie McGowan--who was elected cap- tain several days ago.
 The worth of McGowan is well known. For several winters his playing al the forward position has practically insured victory for the B. A. C. and his return to the game this winter made the local team a possible contender for championship honors. He was the nucelus on which the team is built.
 The migration to serious lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
GADSDEN

Gadsden, January 22.-(Special. )-There has been total of 75 cases of smallpox in Chattanooga since November, with IS deaths. None of those who died had been vaccinated. This was the wired report to- day of Dr. C. l.. Murphree, county health officer, who went to Chattanooga to in vestigate alarming reports. The ca ses at present are 8. Dr. Murhpree says that universai vaccination is being enforced rigidly. Mayor Bellenger, after reading the report, said he believed a quarantine against Chattanooga is unnecessary
 The city council probably will take ac- tion on the report that trading stamps are being used in Gadsden, although the li- cense of s500 has not been paid. The coun- cl recently raised the license in response to the petition of 50 business men. ~ A conference will be held this evening between officials of the Chamber of Con- merce and G. N Mitcham of the state highway commission and W. S. Keller, state highway engineer. They will plan for an efficient expenditure of the $200,- 900 bonds which were voted last Novem- Der.
 E. NJ. Lane of Cincinnati market agent for the Southern railway, was in Gads- den yesterday. to confer with Secretary Lay of the Chamber of Commerce relative to marketing the products of the Etowah County Truck Growers association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
s. CAROLINA MILITIA
 IS NOT DISBANDED
New Governor Declares Order of Ex- Governor Blease "VOid and
 of No Effect"

. Columbia, s. C., January 22.-An order was issued here tonight by Governor Manning, declaring void and of no eff feet" the action of Governor Blease' in disbanding the South Carolina national guard shortly before he retired. Adju- tant General Moore said he believed the order automatically restored the troops to their former status and that reor- ganixation would be unnecessary.
 Governor Manning based his action on the ground that the disbandment was Illegal. No explanation was made, how ever, regarding the basis for the claim. Thirty-one companies, including approxi- mately 2000 men, comprised the states organized militia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
M ems $3 to $4
 Hats $1.z5
SHERlFFS HELD IN
 CONNECTION WITH
 ROOSEVELTS RIOT
Two Die of Wounds Received Strikers Clash With Authorities
 Will Protect Strikers

Roosevelt, N. J., January 22-Tbir TWO sheriffs deputies charged with m der are held without bail in the Mid, sex county jail at New Brunswick tonia charged with being responsible for shooting of strikers here last Tuesd TWO of the idle employees of the Ann can Agricultural Chemical company of their wounds and nearly a score W hurt in a clash alleged to have bi precipitated by deputies guarding companys plant.
 Mayor Joseph "A Hermann signed complaints on which the deputies " arrested late today by a squad of poli men brought here by John R. Ferguson county detective.
 "rhe first arrest" Mayor Herrma said. aliuding to the charge of ms slaughter already brought against deputies, ''were farce and the deput regarded it as a joke. Now they real the buriesque is. over.
 ''Today's action will show the strik, and others that they will have full pi teciion It will also be a lesson to { hired guards that they cannot with il punity shoot down defenseless men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23

of business of Gilbert Ritchie, the All-American champion, who had been the reliable center for years; Biscoe Seals and Guy Wharton, the two star guards and Thomas. the lightning forward of last winter. made the problem of champion ship team this winter vexatious However, with the hearty co-opera- tion of pr. Glow. the physical di- rector of the club; Captain Tom mic McGowan has gotten together lively aggregation.
 Subbed for Time
 At the vacant forward position Brazelton, who subbed for several seasons, is getting his chance this year and making good. Luther Strange, the former high school star. is taking the place of Gilbert Ritchie at center and his showing in the game with the "Osteo- paths made the Athletic club for get Ritchie. In the guard positions, Black and Barker, two husky young men, are rapidly assuming the 1aurels long held by Wharton and Seals.
 There is every reason to believe
 
 experienced, will make the cham pionship Atlanta organization for midable opponents. That the home team will win an easy victory can- not be conceded, but that the B. A. .. will win is practically certain.
 The usual dance will follow the game. As is well known the Ath- letic club dances are very popular with the younger set and this has the tendency of bringing out a fashionable attendance to all the basketball games of the Birming- ham Athletic club.
 The schedule for the remainder Of the season, as announced by Manager Milliken last night. fol- lows:
 January 29, in Auburn vs. Au- burn tpending); January 30, in Co., Iumbus, Ga, vs Columbus, Ga. Y. M. c. A; February 6, in Atlanta. Ga, vs. Atlanta Athletic club: February 13, in Birmingham ys. Auburn; February IT, in Birmiug- ham vs. Castle Heights (pendins) February 27, in Birmingham. ys. Columbus, Ga, Y. M c. A. Games With Alabama both in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa being negotiated Tor dates not agreed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
MILITARY SCHOOLS
 HOLD RIFLE SHOOT

Washington, January 22.-Mlitary schools and academies began a rifle shoot ing tournament this week for war de- partment craftsmanship trophy. Results of the first matches, announced here to- night, include
 New Mexico institute 963. vs Kemper Bonneville, Mo, SS2; Morgan Park, H., S72. vs. Bingham, Asheville, N. C., S11; Tennessee S79, vs. Wentworth, Lexington, Mo. defaulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
HUFFMAN HIGH
 WINS TWO GAMES

Huffman High school displayed their superiority in the basketball line yester- day afternoon when they handed the Clay High school a double defeat, the boys winning by the score of II to 2 and the girls by to o. Both games were fast and snappy and were witnessed by large crowd.
 Rule, ZQman and Branham played a last game and aided their teams in their achievement The games were refereed by P. A. Dobbs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
COTTON STATES DLANT
 MORE WHEAT AND OATS

Washington, January 22.-The acreage planted to oats last fall in cotton states exceeded that of the preceding year by nearly two million acres and the in- crease in southern wheat acre. age was almost as great the de- partment of agriculture an- nounced tonight.
 In Alabama there was an in- crease of 63.00O acres in wheat culture and 258.00O acres in- crease in oats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
Social Clubs Closed

Chattanooga. January 22-(Special.) Social clubs. the Otters, the southside Commercial. the Moose and the Swatse- tickler were closed by deputies this after noon upon distress warrants for failure to pay back taxes held by the supreme court to be due in the Turn verin test case sent up from this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
MUSICAL NOTES


 The Arion society will sing at the auditorium at Bessemer on next Tues day night at 8 o'clock. The members and their friends will leave Birming- ham on special cars from the corner of Third avenue and Nineteenth street at 7:15 o'clock. The chorus promises an enjoyable entertainment to the cit. izens of Bessemer.
 An adjourned meeting of the Bir- mingham Orchestral association will be held at Clark & Jones hall on Third avenue near Nineteenth street to hear reports of, committees and for the adoption of a constitution and by laws.
 The Birmingham Orchestral associa- tion will commence rehearsing on Sun day week at 3 o'clock D. m., at a place to be named later.
 The Arion society will sing some Sunday afternoon soon at St. Mary's- on-the-Highlands under the direction of Rienzi Thomas Those who attend are assured of musical treat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
Two Plead Guilty

St. Louis, January H.-Edward Hedge gard and A. l.. Eagan, both of St. Louis, pleaded guilty today to charges of failing to pay the tax on colored oleomargarine. Eleven of the more than 40 defendants against whom prosecutions had been in- stituted have pleaded guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-23
s1EEr PosrroNED

Grand Junction. Tenn, Jan uary 22.-Races planned for to- day in the National Champion ship Field Trials were postponed until tomorrow because of the weather conditions.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-09-24

necessary distractions to prevent in
jury.
Following reports were taken up
and acted on as noted:
Sheriff's report of Jail boarders
month ending August 31st. Approx
ed.
Report of A. S. Opheim, Justice
Peace Porcupine township. Approx
ed.
Report of G. W. Rapp, Justice Peace
Glasgow township. Approved.
Coroner's report month ending Au-
gust 31st. Approved.
Sheriff's report quarter ending Au-
gust 31st. Approved.
Clerk District Court month ending
August 31st. Approved.
County Treasurer's report quarter
ending August 31st. Approved.
Clerk and Recorders report quarter
ending August 31st. Approved.
Clerk was instructed to notify Su-
~perintendent of Poor Farm to file
monthly reports.
Board then proceeded to audit their
own accounts as follows:
c. w. Baylor, mileage and
per diem, allowed .....--..$104.S0
Carl j. Anderson, mileage and
per diem acknowledgements. 10000
Peter A. West, mileage and
per diem, allowed ...-.. 134.O0
C. w. Baylor, commissioners
expenses, allowed ........ ...... 500
Carl j. Anderson, commission
ers' expenses, allowed---....- $50
Peter A. West, commissioners
expenses, allowed, ........ 1880
At 6 o'clock p. M, on motion board
adjourned.
Peter A. West,
| Attest: Chairman.
w. B. Shoemaker,
Clerk.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-09-24

At 2 o'clock p. M, September 18th.
Board of County Commissioners Of
Valley County, Montana, resumed. all
members and the Clerk present.
On motion Clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for furnishing Bear
Creek Coal for heating plant Court
House and Jail, bids to be received
up to 2 p. M, October 4th, 1915.
Following claims against Valley
county, were examined and acted on
as noted:
Valley County Fair Asso-
citation, allowed .......~-.....-$150O.W
w. McMicken, justice court
witness, allowed ....-. 1880
o. S. Riley, justice court wit
ness, allowed go. .....~. $500
City of Glasgow, light and
water, allowed ....--- 1868
Clerk was instructed to write all
road supervisors and have them send
in a list of all bridges of 16 feet or
over in length in their district, show
ing location and length of each bridge
and whether wood or steel, location
to designate name of river, creek or
coulee over which bridge stands.
Whereas, it has come to the notice
of the Board that the bridge across
Little Porcupine west of Frazer, VAL
ley county, Montana, is unsafe Tor
public Isl
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED,
That the action of Commissioner
West in posting notices condemning
said bridge be and the same is here
by approved and said bridge declared
condemned and closed. and Supervisor
!! ordered to take bridge out and place
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-09-24

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