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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
HANNIS TAYLOR TO
 ADDRESS STATE BAR

Montgomery. March (special) )-tol. Alexander Troy, clerk Of the court of ap- peals and secretary of the Alabama State Bar association, today announced that Hannis Taylor, distinguished lawyer and diplomat of Washington. D. C., has accepted the invitation to deliver the an nual address before the association at it's session here in July.
 Mr. Taylor is one of the most distin- guished lawyers in the country, and the announcement that he will come to Mont gomery for the occasion of the annual meeting of the State Bar association ,sill doubtless be received with pleasure by all members of that organization.
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Woodlawn; Kennedy vs Barrett. at Bar rett.
 April 6-Barrett vs Woodlawn, at Wood lawn; Kennedy vs. Robinson, at Robinson. April 27-Woodlawn vs. Barrett. at Bar rett; Robinson ys. Kennedy, at Kennedy.
 Southern Division
 March 29-South Highlands vs. North Birmingham, at North Birmingham Mar tin vs. Gibson, at Avonde.
 March 1eDGibson-A -Avondale vs. South Highlands, at South Highlands. April 6-Martin vs. South Highlands, at South Highlands: Gibson-Avondale vs. North Birmingham. at North Birming- ham.
 April 1s-North Birmingham vs. South Highlands, at South Highlands; Gibson Avondale vs. Martin, at Martin.
 April 20-South Highlands vs. Gibson Avondale, at Avondale Martin vs North Birmingham. at North Birmingham. April 27-South Highlands vs. Martin, at Martin; North Birmingham vs. Gibson Avondale, at Avondale.
 Western Division
 March 23-Elyton vs. Hemphill. at Hemphill; Fairvfew vs. Bush, at Bush. March 3o-Fairview vs. Elyton. at Ely ton; Bush vs. Hemphill, at Hemphill. April 13-Hemphill vs. Elyton. at Ely ton; Bush vs. Fa1rv1eW, at FafrView. April 2o-Elyton vs. Fairview. at Fair view; Hemphill vs. Bush, at Bush.
 April 6-Elyton vs. Bush, at Bush: Hemphill vs Fairview, at Fairview. April 2T-Bush vs. Hemphill. a; Ely tom Fairview vs. Hemphill. at Hemp- hill.
 Central Division
 tJUNIOR TEAMS ONLY)
 March 2S-Moore vs. Baker. at Ba- ker; Henley vs. Minor, at Minor. March S0--Minor vs. Moore, at Moore Baker vs. Henley, at Henley.
 April 6.--Henley vs. Moore, a Moore Minor vs. Baker, at Baker.
 April 13-Baker vs Moore. at Moore Minor vs. Henley, at Henley.
 April 20--Moore vs. Minor, at Minor Henley vs Baker, at Baker.
 April 27-Moore vs Henley at Hen ley, Baker vs. Minor, at Minor.
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WEA YER WINS BIG
 ATHLETIC MEET

weaver proved himself the best all- round athlete of Howard college, winning K points in the athletic meet held on the Baptist campus yesterday afternoon. Roach was runner-up with ls,k points to his credit while Rich and Shaw trailed with Il and 10 points respectively. The victor won three first places and one sec ond place.
 Summaries of the meet follow:
 220-yard Hurdles-Rich. first Glass. sec- ond; Roach, third. Time. s1 4-5 seconds
 Shot Put-Roach, first ss feet si4 inches; Weaver, second, P feet 1 inch; Gibson, third, 2S feet inches
 4io-yard Run-Weaver, first; Shaw, sec ond: Abercrombie. third: Glass. fourth. Time, 6cs4 seconds
 Discus Roach. e'rst s5 feet: Evans, sec-
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ond. Sl feet. Blackwelder, third, "A feet. ' Mile Run-Rich, first; Carlisle, second: Shaw, third; Smart. fourth. Time, min utes, 36 2-5 seconds.
 lo0-yard Dash-Weaver first; Bradford. second; Shaw, third. Time, 10 2-o seconds.
 High Jpmp-Glass, first, , feet inches; Woodall, second feet T inches; Roach, third, 4 feet inches.
 Half-mile Run-Shaw first: Carlisle, second; Rich, third Time, minutes H seconds.
 22c-yard Dash--Weaver, first: Abercrom- bic, second: Roach, third. Time, 25 3-5 seconds.
 Broad Jump-Farley, first, r feet 4is inches: Blaekwelder. second. II feet inch; Glass third. Is feet 5 inches.
 Timer, Dr. Glow of Birmingham Ath- letic club; judges, Dr. Shelburn, w. M Streit, Prof. Eagles, Hutto; starter B L.. Noojin; clerk of course, Dean Black weder
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TRYING ID DUST
 JIMMY MAGEE Arthur Hartle Is Making a Strong Bid for Perma-
 nent Berth
By RICHARD F. LussrER

Orlando. Fla, March 19.-( -(Special.' Arthur Hatle, speedy youngstel drafted from the Carolina league las fall by. Molesworth. Is making ter rife attempt to beat out Jimmie Mage, for the center fielders job on the Baror team. Will he succeed?
 Arthur Hartle-Born at Green
 ville O., February s, 1S0. Attended
 public and high schools First
 played professional baseball last
 season as an outfielder with the
 Charlotte, N. C., club. Batted for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
CONFESS
 ROBBING POSTOFFICE

Denver, March 19.-Albert Pagel, Oliver Howard and Samuel F. Mortimore, mem hers of Troop F, Fifth United States cavalry, recently stationed in the Colo rado coal strike district, pleaded guilty today to a charge of robbing the post office at Walsenburg of s15,000. Federal Judge Lewis sentenced Howard to ,nree and one half years in the federal peniten- tiary, and Pagel and Mortimore to two and one half years each.
 The robbery occurred last December. The sum of $s5O0 still is missing, the re- n.ainder having been recovered.
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Cubs Defeated

Jacksonville, Fla, March 19.--The Phil adelphia Athetics batted Vaughn and Lavender hard here today and defeated the Chicago Cubs 9 to 5. Schang made home run. triple, double and d single, Score: R. II. r.. Chicago .......,.......... cos 0l0 oo0-3 3 l Philadelphia ............. .202 22l 00@-9 10 3
 Batteries: Vaughn, Lavender and Arch CT, Bresnahan; Bressler Myers and Me- Aroy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
White Before Committee

Senator Frank $. White gave many views on the proposed judicial reforms and will submit a further statement in writing to the committee. He ad- vocated strongly the workmens com pensation bill. The charge of ths judge before the argument, he stated. would bring about desirable change and had his indorsement He favored an act to do away with the ambulance chaser and the claim agent, referring to them as vultures.
 Senator White spoke on the riparian right in Alabama and said that the development of the water power If the state should be encouraged.
 George Bondurant discussed the methods of making appeals and fla vored an official stenographic report of each trial and agreed to submit q Hill covering his ideas. He favored the workmen's compensation bill and re- form in legal procedure, and the curb ing of ambulance chasers and claim agents.
 Coroner Spain gave a detailed ac- count of the criminal conditions of the county and of the amount of work that was required of him and that the sal- ary Of $1O0 a month did not meet ex- renses. He was advised that the local delegation could introduce g bill giving relief.
 T. E. Newman. bailiff on the crim- inal court explained hls duties and an adjournment until o'clock fol- lowed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
SCHOOL BASEBALL
 DIVISIONS ARE ORGANIZED

To keep the standard of baseball on a high plane, the regular grammar school teams have been organized into divisions and six-game schedule arranged The Schools of Greater Birmingham have been divided into five different divisions. which represent 20 different schools. The bows have been put into two classes: One over 100 pounds, for the senior division, and one under 100 pounds. to be known as the junior division. Both divisions will play everX Tuesday. Seven innings will be the regular game for the seniors and five in- Rings Tor the juniors. A game cannot be played unless the principals of the two contesting teams are present or have substitute.
 The committee calls the attention of the principals that the games are being played to increase the sportsmanship among the boys. The first game will come off March 23 and the last on April 27
 The rules and schedule of the games are as follows:
 Northern Division
 March 23.-Powell vs. Barker, at Barker: Graymont vs. Ullman-L Lalxeview, at lJll- man.
 March 30-BarlSer vs. Graymont. at Graymont; Ullman-Lakeview vs Powell. al Powell.
 April 6--Powell vs. Graymont at Gray- mont; ullman-Lakeview vs. Barker, at Lakeview.
 April 13-Barker vs Powell, at Powell; Jllman-Lakeview vs. Graymont, at Gray mont
 April 20-Graymont vs. Barker, at Ear Ter; Powell vs. Ullman-Lakeview. at IJl- man.
 April 27-Graymont vs. Powell, at Pow ell; Ullman-Lakeview vs Barker, at Bar ker.
 Eastern Division
 March 2S-Barrett vs. Robinson, at Rob- inson; Woodlawn vs. Kennerdy, at K en- nedy.
 March 30-Robinson vs. Woodlawn, at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Gives Money to Charity

New York, March 19--More than $1O0,000 Is bequeathed to New York city charitable institutions hospitals and churches by the will of William Washington Cole. ,l veteran circus man, once partner of P. T. Barnum, which was admitted to pro- bate today. The will disposes of y5,ovv.- 900 estate. Trust funds are established for many relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Williams Made Treasurer

New York, March Backward J. Will Hams of Chicago, who was chief disburs- ing officer of the Panama canal, has accepted the appointment as assistant treasurer of the commission for relief in Belgium, it was announced here to. night.
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 .3lo and attained a fielding average of .950 for the season. which he was drafted by the Birmingham club. Is left-hand batter. Is feet 10 inches in height and weighs 176 pounds. Is a school teacher during the winter
 Hartle came to Molesworth well recommended and in the few days at camp showed that the recommendations were deserved by his speedy work on the hassocks and at bat However in the last few days Hartle has lost his batting eye, but expects that 1t will soon come back. If Hartle can wa1lop at 300 clip it will take more than the sensational fielding of Jimmie Magec to keep this school teacher off the Bar onial squad. Whatever happens Hartle IS certain of a position with the Barons until the first of May-and perhaps later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
League Disbands

Philadelphia, March 19.-The Tri-State Baseball league has failed to fill it's cir crit and has decided to disband for the season of 1915 according to an announce ment tonight by George M Graham, presi- dent, after a meeting of representatives of the league. Graham said the players helC under reserve were free agents to sign wherever they desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Federals Win

Raleigh. N. C., March 19.-The Baltimore Tederals defeated the North Carolina A. and M. college here today, to o. Conley and Quinn pitched for Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Tech Defeafed

Atlanta. March 19.--The Buffalo Feder- als defeated Georgia Tech to here today in seven innings. Schulz and Woodman pitched for Buffalo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
BAILIFFS WORK FOR
 SHERIFF AND CLERKS.
 PAID BY THE COUNTY
tContinucd from Page rive)

he will forward a written statement to them as to his views and recommenda- tions on this subject
 E. J. Stiggans advocated number of legal reforms including the consoli- dated court bill. increased Jurisdiction of the court of common pleas the abolition of the written charge and that the judges charge should bc given before the arguments.
 kennemer Questions Committee
 j. R. Kennemer, president of the Mine uons to the committee, first as to whether the working men of the state had right to organize and, second a,s to the employment of guards by corpora tions. TO the first question the commit tee replied that it was not a subject which had been assigned them for in- vestigation, and to the second that the committee would give it due considera- tion.
 s. l.. Bachrach. local representative of the United Fidelity and Guaranty com rany of Baltimore, Md, was the last witness who spoke in favor of the work men compensation bill and of legal re- forms
 With this witness the labors of the members of the committee came to an end so far as their personal investiga tions in Birmingham are concerned but they repeatedly stated that they would be glad to have written statements in reference to the matters they are con sdering forwarded to them in Montgou- cry with tie assurance they would be fairly and carefully considered The committee has been in continuous ses- sion for four days, and has had a large number of witnesses before it, some com ing at the instance of she committee. some of their own violation, but all were given fair and impartial hearing. The layman was accorded the same courteous reception as the lawyer, and his state- ments noted with as much care. The greater part of the testimony was in commendation of the fee system as exists in, Jefferson county and suggestions pro and con in reference to legal reforms. The committee leaves this morning for Jasper, where further investigation will be made.
 The first witness at the morning ses-1 sion was B. w. King. president of the Birmingham Trades Council who gave views on the workman's compensation bill and urged it's passage stating that the Shapiro bill was the official bill of organized labor. but that he would be> glad to consider the John bill on tho same subject. He favored the two-week pay bill. L. Bowen. secretary and treas ,trer of the State Federation of Labor irdorsed the two-week pay bill, stating It's passage would largely tend to dimin- ished the loan shark. He favored the Shapiro bill against loan sharks. Both speakers favored the abolition of the con vict lease system and the Judge bill regu- lating the commissary check system. The payment of jurors at $35O per day was recommended.
 Syd J. Bowie outlined to the commit tee a great many suggestions for the reform of legal procedure and the ad- miiIistration of justice. and stated that he would submit his views in writing at a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20

SUMMARY. Two-base Hits-Derrick, Ray. Three-base Hits-Daniels, Midkiff, FL lam.
 Stolen Bases-Weinberg ?, Derrick, Per- ry, Crossin. Way.
 Bases on Balls-Elis ?, Perry ?, Robert son ?, Ray 3, McDuffy 1. Left on Bases-Louisville [, Birming- ham s.
 Hit by Pitched Balls-Weinberg ? Crossin, Sloan.
 Hits-On Ellis I in , innings; Perry, in innings; Robertson. in innings; Ray, in 1 innings; McDuffy, in in- nings.
 Struck Out-Ells, Perry 2 Ray G. Passed Balls-G Johnson 3. Time of Game-s2:25. Umpire-ScOtt Chestnut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Tribute to Black


 He paid a fine tribute to Solicitor Black and stated that he was worth Sl0,000 2 year to the county. He opposed the talk ing of oral testimony by the chancellor, ard declared that the Ambulance chaser and "claim agent were a disgrace to the legal profession
 Constable George M. Howle denied statements in reference to constables set ting cases out of court, and advocated the abolishment of the fee system.
 Constable NJ W. Parsons thought in- ferior courts should be given increased Jurisdiction in misdemeanor cases and stated that while the fee system was bad the men who corrupted it were worse. He favored being put on a salary.
 l.. F. Waters. locomotive engineer, sug- Eosted to the committee that rai}road men, commercial travellers and others whose duties took them away from home should be given the right to send their ballots to the polling place by mail The state ments of MT. Waters were given close attention by the committee.
 Nj. F.. Morris. representing the Order or Railway Conductors. asked the passage of a liability act in line with the federal law and workmen's compensation bi'l with the privilege to sue by law under tine provisions of either act. He also sug- gested that personal injuries claims should have priority in the event of railroad going into bankruptcy.
 c. K. Hall locomotive englneer, spoke in favor of the worSmen's com pensation act and stated that the lia- lilities should be commensurate witL the earning capacity of the injured He favored q bill on the equipment of railroads being kept in proper re- pair
 Chancellor R. B. Kelly stated that there was two much delay in the set ting of cases and continuanfes stating that the defendant and the clerks prof ited thereby. He favored the placing of the several judges on circuit stat ing that frequent changes would prove desirable and profitable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20

Orlando, Fla, March l9.-(Speeial.) Aft CT tIouncing the Athletics the Barons are naturally feeling very cocky.
 It was on St. Patricks Day that the decd was done, and the wild young Irish men that Connie ATac'l sent to Orlando to trim the Barons fell far snort of the al- loted task. The Barons fell on the Ath- lotics as the Braves did last fall.
 It was the first victory of the Barons over a major league team.
 The form displayed by the Barons show ed that at last they had gotten together Befcre the game with the Athletics, al- nert, it was seen that there was a cer- tain lack of cooperation which might be termed "stage-fright' On St. Patrick's Day the Barons forgot all about their stagey nervousness and fell on the doughty Athletics in the seventh inning as if beating the champions of the Amer ican league was an everyday affair.
 .
 Tho form displayed by George Hale, the catcher secured from the St Louis Browns by Molesworth, clearly shows that he will be the first string receiver this season. Just why the Browns all lowed this young man to drift to the minors is a mystery to all who have seen him play ball.
 Frank P. O'Neil of the New York Tri- bune a well known sporting scribe. stated to the writer at Daytona that he had seen Hale in action last season with the st. Louis team and that in his opinion
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lstor date. He favored the consolidated court bill with some notifications, and civil courts was needed, but was against any reduction of the salaries of judges.
 He declared that the county superin- tcndent of education should be taken out of politics as well as other minor officials of the county. Advocated an equal num- Der of jury challenges
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20

HEAR HOBsON, ORPHEUM TONIGHT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
*Batted for Ellis in sixth.

*Batted for McDuffy in ninth. Score by innings: Louisville .................. 302 100 51t-12 Birmingham ................... 001 002 00J-- 5
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Northern Division
Eastern Division

March 23-Barrett vs. Robinson at Rob- inson; Woodlawn vs. Kennerdy, at Ken nedy.
 March 30-Robinson vs Woodlawn, at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-22
RAZOR CUTS CAUSE DEATH
Suicide Attempt of William II.
Mickey Proves Successful.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. Dec. 22.-
William p. Mickey, one of the pio-
neers Of Lafayette. is dead from the
effect OF injuries received a few days
ago when he tried 10 commit suicide
by cutting his throat with a razor.
He was born in Montgomery county
in 1881 and came 10 this county a
few years later.
When a young man Mr.. Mickey
was a school teacher and later was
engaged in the pump manufacturing
business. In 1891 he went to
Breathitt county. Kentucky. where
he was closely associated with some
of the families who took part in feud
battles there. Several years ago he
went TO Indianapolis where he was
superintendent of the National Dry
Kiln Co.
Mr.. Mickey was one Of the oldest
odd Fellows in the state, having
joined the order SO years ago. The
widow. one daughter and two broth
srs survive. Mr.. Mickey had been in
poor health for some years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-22
BANK DEPOSITS JUMP
Evidence of Prosperity i'm Michigan's
Report on State Banks.

LANSING, Mich, Dec. 22.--No
better evidence of Michigan's pros
perity has been presented than the
report of State Banking Commits
sloner Merrick which shows that
there has been an increase in de-
posits in the state banks during the
last year of s60,953,767.7S.
According TO officials of the state
banking department this is the big
sest increase in deposits for a pc
riod of Il months that has been re-
corded in the history of Michigan
The total in the savings deposits of
the state banks at the close OF bust
ness Nov. 10 was $2OO,73O, 957.54.
The savings certificates of deposit
amounted to 49,201, 1929. The
commercial deposits in the state
banks subject TO check totaled $780,
23S.4S9.61 and the commercial GER
ticates OF deposit amounted to S21,-
473,445.92.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-22
SOLD LIBRARY TO BUY PLANTS

Compton Mackenzie has given TO
one OF the character in his just-pub-
lished novel "Plashers Mead"-the
country rector. father of Pauline
his own intense interest in horticul-
ture. Il have been a great iris col
lector and / have raised new mar
cissuses." he says, with probably
more pride than he would speak of
having written "Plashers Mead" His
passion for flowers led him at one
time 10 sell his beloved library by
instruments in order 10 pay for some
rare South American shrubs. When
he made his home on the island Of
Capri he moved many of his favorite
plants from ENGLAND to the Mediter-
ranean
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-22
INDIAN PACT MAY
MAKE COUNTY DRY
Century Old Agreement in
Michigan Causes Saloon
keepers Much Agitation.

BESSEMER. Mich. Dec. els
the United States government about
10 close all saloons and breweries in
Goegbic county on the strength Of
a treaty made with the Indians Of
northern Michigan and Wisconsin
nearly a century ago.
The Indian department OF tie fed
eral government is investigating the
provisions Of that old treaty and
some 20 saloon keepers in this coun-
~. TO say nothing Of those in north
eTn Wisconsin, are considerably
worried The federal government
closed all saloons in Hibbings and
neighbOring towns in Minnesota be-
cause OF anti-liquor clauses in the
original transfer of the lands TO the
government. and that part of Mime
sofa is as dry as The strictest pro-
hibitionist could wish it.
The treaty by which the general
government acquired the land that
now comprises northern Wisconsin
and the western part of the upper
peninsula of Michigan includes a
clause forever prohibiting the sale,
manufacture or giving away of in
toxicating liquors in that territory.
Blame Anti-SaloOn League.
II is feared the larger part of
GOegbic county is included in the
lands affected and if so the federal
government is expected TO close
every saloon and brewery regardless
OF any state or local option license,
The city of Ironwood has 40 saloons
and one brewery. Bessemer has %
saloons and one brewery. Wakefield
IS saloons, and there are 10 more
, saloons in other parts of the county
besides large storehouses for various
outside breweries that maintain reg
ular agencies in the county.
Local liquor interests blame the
| Michigan Anti-Saloon league for
| causing the investigation so as to
eliminate the need of staging legis-
lation here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-22
$1,000 LOSS TO CHURCH
Fire at Greenwood Causes Damage
Covered by Insurance.

GREENWOOD. Ind, Dec. 22.-
The First Presbyterian church of
Greenwood, of which the Rev. w. L.
Clark is pastor. Vas seriously dam
aged by fire last night The fire
was caused by a defective furnace.
A number OF children had been prac-
ticing for Christmas entertainment
when the fire was eating it's way
through the floor. They spoke of
the floor being hot, but no one
thought OF fire. The children were
dismissed just before the fire was
discovered.
The fire department responded.
but there was no water pressure,
and one Of the water plugs was
frozen. One line of hose. when I'M
wound. was found to be frozen. A
new hose was obtained and a new
fire plug opened. Then by hard
work the fire was put out. The dam
age is estimated TO be about $1,000,
which is fully covered by insurance.