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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
LAMLINE AWARDED
 TO ST. LOUIS CARD

Cincinnati. November 27.-The n. tional baseball commission todd awarded the services of player Ere Lamline to the St. Louis National The Rockford Three I club elaine Lamline under the reserve clause, bl the commission ruled that the evidend showed that the Rockford club man ager had signed the name of the pre- ident of the club to the players u1 conditional release and held this r( lease to be valid. Shortly aftefwaI Lamline signed with St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
CHANCHEY SIGNED
 BY BOSTON BRAVES

Boston. November 27.-H. l. Chan chey, an outfielder of the Macon. Ga, team. has been signed by the Bos- ton Nationals. Business Manager Hap good announced today. Chanchey led
 the South Atlantic league batsmen in 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
GUN CLUB SHOOT

Fletcher and Barr led the shooting at the Birmingham Gun club, each break ing 46 out of the 50 shot at.
 Alexander won the 2s-target match shot by changing guns each five shots and won the prize offered in this match
 The weather was too dark for good scores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
In Modern Garb

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
 Miss Wombat Is causing some con- troyersy about our contemplated tab- leaux."
 'sAs to why?'
 "She proposes to pose as Columbia in high heeled shoes and g picture hat"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
Yale Loses

New Haven. Conn.,, November 2
 University of Pennsylvania defeatd Yale in soccer football here todal 4 to o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28

Would you like to go to the Strand as guest of The Age-Herald Two tickets free for somebody. You'll find full par ticulars on the classified page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
ESCAPED NEGRO IS
 CAPTURED BY POLICE
Tom Thompson, Wounded Several Nights Ago By George Murphy,
 Left Hospital Through Window

rem Thompson, a negro who had es- capped from St. Vincent's hosiptal early yesterday morning, was recaptured last 1lght by Officer Hickman at about 80.
 Thompson had been shot through the lungs in a shooting affray, which oc- cured several nights ago at thS rear of 2710 Pine avenue. George Murphy, another negro received fatal injuries at the hands of Thompson, and it had been thought by hospital attendants that Thompson's injuries would also prove fatal, and his case was receiving c.ose attention from physicians.
 He had been placed in one of the wards in the basement of the hospital and this morning at about o'clock the nurse, who had supervision of that department of the hospital, was making her rounds, the wounded negro, much to her surprise. was found missing and window up. A search of the premises proved of no avail, and the police department was immedi- ately notified, and the patrolmen in- structed to be on the lookout for the wounded man.
 Last night Officer Hickman received information from a physician which aroused his suspicion, and a visit was Immediately paid to a negro house To- cated on Sixth alley between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. The negro was found sitting in chair apparently af ease. On being questioned he stated that he had become tired of hospital treat E.ent and had decided to go to see his friends. so he had walked out sn the ab- sence of the nurse. Thompson is now confined to the city jail under the treat nent of Dr. Whelan, and his injuries are not expected to be serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
JAMES WEATHERLY HEARS GOOD NEWS Tax Equalization Bill Will Pass Legislature Easily,
 He Declares

It was with extreme pleasure that received authentic information today that the bill providing for equalization of the taxes of Birmingham and the entire state will easily pass the legislature when it reconvenes. yesterday said City Commis- sioner Weatherly.
 The bill is now ill consideration of the recess committees of the legislature and is practically without any opposition whatever. The information l received to- day is that 1t will pass both houses among the first bills to be acted upon after they reoonvene.
 ne bill will mean as much or more to the people of Birmingham and the state than probably any other action taken by the legislature. l have studied 1t carefully and it seems to me it is a com pletc remedy for the present crude system which results in great inequality among the tax assessments of the different prop erty owners
 Under the present system each prop erty owner is left to assess his own prop erty. which results in some of them being assessed at 50 per cent and others at 2o or 30 per cent. The new bill will pro- vide for state authority to make assess ments. Units in each block in the cities or in each agricultural community In the country will be assessed according to expert evidence to be laid before the tax ing authority and then surrounding prem ises will be assessed on the same basis as this unit, the whole thing resulting in complete equalization of the property assessments throughout the state.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
WATERWAY PLANNED .ON FIST STREET BY PROPERTY OWNERS
Meeting Will Be Held At Newspaper Club Soon to Decide On Definite
 Action

In order to render Twenty first street more attractive. 1t was stated yesterday that property owners were considering from Avenue H to the Ridgely apart ments on the north. The property owners have been working for some years to ob- tain the removal of the county jail from that street without success. Having lost hope in the board of revenue and Dr. W. H. Oates the state prison inspector, they will try to make the street more ap- pealing to tenants by the construction of the white way
 It was announced yesterday that a ten tative programme had been arranged for the construction of the white way. There will be a meeting of the property owners at the Newspaper club during the next few days at which time the proposition will be taken up in detail, and an effort made to get the work under way just as soon as possible. 1t is the opinion of the property owners on Twenty street that with the white way the street will be made much more attractive, and that tenants that are seeking locations will no longer hesitate when places or that street are offered. Twenty-first street, 1t is held by many experts, has been retarded in its normal development on account of the jail being located there,
 w. N. Malone, who Is heavily interest ed on Twenty-first street. and who is as- sisting in getting the property owners behind the white way on that thorough fare, said yesterday that within two hours or less he had been assured by several that they would enter heartily into the plan
 We intend to build the white way on Twenty-frst street." said MT. Malone yes- terday. We have been assured by several property owners that they are heartily in favor of the scheme, and we are going to work in earnest to get this improve ment. It is planned to extend the white way from Avenue H south to the Ridgely apartments on Park avenue. north. The plan has not been fully worked out, but am informed that the owners are very much In favor of the scheme, and will do all that is possible to further the propo- sition.
 AS for myself, I am deeply interested in making Twentyfirst street more at tractive, and will do all that I can to aid in that work I think that a white way will attract many to Twenty-flrst street. would lend most unusual scene to that street. The property owners will be asked to meet at the Newspaper club in a few days for a conference, and at that time think the whole matter will prove so good and so attractive that we will have no trouble in getting our plans well un- der Way.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
2 SERVICES FOR E. F. RANSOM Conducted At Johns Chapel-Body to
 Murfreesb0ro

Funeral services over the remains of Edgar F. Ransom. aged 50 years. who died suddenly yesterday morning, were conducted from the private, chapel of the Johns Undertaking company. The Rev w. E. Tyler, pastor of the East Lake Methodist church. officiated and the capacity of the chapel was taxed to accommodate the friends who came to pay a last tribute to the veteran printer.
 Following the services, the remains were sent to Murfreesboro, Tenn, where three sisters of the deceased re- side. With the exception of one brother, l.. A. Ransom of East Lake he had no relatives ina Birmingham.
 The body was accompanied by MT. Ransom and Mrs. Nina H. Perry.
 MT. Ransom was one of the best known printers in Birmingham. For the past 2S years he had been em- rloyed in the composing rooms of The Age-Herald and was held in high es- teem by his associates. In point of service. he was the ranking employe of The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
RURAL CARRIERS
 PAY CONTINUED
Copies of Joint Resolution Received Here Show Exact Provisions of
 Congressional Resolution

Rural mail carriers everywhere are in- terested in the joint resolution passed just before the close Of the last Congress continuing in force for 1916 the apprcpfia- tions made for their work for Igf5 Copies of the resolution received in BiraNngham after stating its main features continue as follows
 And provided further. That letter car riers assigned to collection service who were promoted to the higher grades in accordance with the classification act, ap- proved March 1907. and whose salaries have been reduced during the past year. through no delinquency or charges of mis- conduct on their part, shall be restored to their former grades: Provided, also. That on and after July 1. 1sl5 the com pensation Of each rural letter carrier for serving g rural route of 24 miles and over. six days in the week. shall be s12o0 per ennunf, payable monthly, on routes 22 miles and less than 24 miles, sl152; on routes 20 miles and less than 22 miles. $10S0; on routes IS miles and less than 20 miles, $96o; on routes 16 miles and less than Is miles. $S40; on routes Ii miles and less than 16 miles, $720; on routes 12 miles and less than 14 miles. S672: on routes 10 miles and less than 12 miles. s62i: on routes miles and less than 10 miles. S5l6; on routes miles and less than eight miles, s52s; on routes miles and less than 6 miles, $4SO. A rural letter carrier serving one trlweeky route shall be paid on the basis for a route one-half the length of the route served by him and q carrier serving two triweekly routes shall be paid on the basis for a route one-half of the combined length of the two routes Provided. That in the discretion of the Postmaster General the pay of carriers who furnish and maintain their own motor vehicles and who serve routes not less than 50 miles in length may be fixed at not exceeding $500 per annum."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
DR. EARLE DRENNEN T0LECTURE SOON To Speak At Jefferson Thea tre On Experiences
 In Europe

It was announced by the board of Neighborhood House yesterday that Dr. Earle Bremen would lecture at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night on War as Seen by Military Sur geon in France.'
 The proceeds of the lecture will go to the Neighborhood House and the day nursery. The tickets will be On sale March 23 at the Jefferson box office.
 Dr. Dreamer is unquestlonably the man best fitted in Birmingham today to speak on the topic he has selected. For several months he was In charge of the American hospital at Paris and probably came in closer touch with realities of the fighting than any American has yet done, cor respondents not excepted.
 An interesting feature of Dr. Dren- nen's lecture will be series of stere- opticon views showing scenes at the front, at the hospital and other war views. There are said to be some re- markable pictures among his collec- tion which he values very highly.
 large audience is expected ct the lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
SPLIT MILEAGE
 VERY INCONvEN|ENT Would Necessitate Repur- chase of New York Tick
 cts At Washington
MRS. LASALLE PICKETT

That the people of Birmingham ana this section cannot realize how incon- venienced they will be if the split mileage plan is made permanent by the interstate commerce commission by re- quest of the Pennsylvania railroad, was statement yesterday of James Freeman, assistant general passenger agent for the Southern railway. This plan is to make passengers get off the train at Washington if New York is the destination and repurchase tickets as well as to. recheck baggage and to effect the same scheme returning If one does not care to take this trouble then one is forced to buy the straight tickets as against mileage, which is held to be a most unjust regulation.
 We are deeply concerned in helping the people of this section defeat this proposition,' said MT. Freeman. "We know how annoying it will be to in convenience our patrons in this split mileage proposition. However if the Chambers of Commerce and civic bodies do not protest 1t may be that the Pennsylvania will be able to put this over. On tourists tickets to Flor ida in some cases a passenger :s re- quired to check baggage a half dozen times in order to return to New York
 The proposition is unjust and the Southern railway is doing all that is possible to keep this great inconven- fence from descending upon tho peo- pie of the south. However, We can not do it all and I urge everyone in- terested to lend whatever influence they possess to informing the inter- state commerce commission about the injustice of the plan. If this plan is ordered in effect by the interstate com rnerce commission I am forced to con clude that our line will also make some readjustments which will be even more severe than this plan of the PennsyI- vania."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
H. c. AFFORD NAMED
Will Collect Auto Tax In North Ala
 bama Except In Jefferson

Horace c. Afford of Birmingham has been appointed by Judge Purifoy. sec retary of state, to the position of deputy collector of automobile license for the northern part of Alabama, with the exception of Jefferson county. be- ginning with Tuscaloosa county and going north to the Tennessee line He will commence his duties at once and visit each county seat, giving those who have failed to take out a license to date an opportunity to do 30 .efore proceedings are taken to enforce the payment of the license tax.
 He states he has been furnished a list of all automobile owners In every in the territory to which he has been assigned and that he will announce the date of his visit and meet them at the office of the sheriff of each county where on the payment of the tax he will furnish tags
 A. P. Stevens fs the automobile license collector for Jeffsrson county.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Hotel HlIlman
 Birmingham Reduces Rates

"Heart of the Business District" Room without bath, $1 & $1.50 Room with a bath, $1.50, $2.00
 and $2.50.
 Large sample room without
 bath, $1.50 and $2.00. Sample room with bath, $2.00
 and $2.50.
 Hot and cold running water in every room. Every other modern convenience.
 Recently redecorated and furnished. Splendid cafe with remarkably low prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
ENGLAND RELEASES
 AMERICAN SHIP

Deal. March 19.-(via London, 12:10 a. m.)-The American ship A. A. Raven, laden with American packing products, which was detained by the British au- thorities on March Il, has been released. She proceeded to Dover for coal.
 The cargo was consigned to dealers in Rotterdam and the British government insisted that it must be consigned to the Netherlands Overseas trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

looked dry and scaiy. could not put my hands in water for If did they would crack open and bleed after drying.
 "I was treated for quite while but It did not do mo any good. I tried all kinds of hne saives but found no relief In them. Finally someone told me to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. did and now al the scales arc gone and my hand, arm and face arc as smooth as ever. owe all my cure to Cuticura Soap and Ointment" (gigned) Charlie Floyd. October 5. 1914.
 Sample Each Free by Mall With 32-p. Skin Beck on request. Ad- dress poet-card "Cusieun. Dspt. T. neo- eon." ootd tksouGheut ~ World.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Tomato Pulp Seized

Two hundred and twenty three cases of tomato pulp, each case con- taininR 4S cans. were seized by the United States marshal on a writ Of seizure issued by Charles J. Allison, clerk of the federal court. upon the complaint of a government pure food inspector. The goods were shipped by the Austin Canning company of Austin. H.. and -consigned through the w. [. Murdoch Brokerage company, to number of local wholesale grocery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
PERSONAL

The Rev. Father Sands, assistant pas- tor of St. Paul's church, returned yes terday from Nashville wither he had gone to preach the St. Patricks day sermon in St. Patrick's church. The various Catholic congregations united in attend ing special services in that church. Father Sands said it was a great occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

and burned very severely. Finally my arm was covered and after . while my eyes began to swell. It was very hard to find my way for a while. My hand and arm would often crack open and bleed. The more I would rub them the more they would itch. The eettHr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
DRY SCALY TETTER.
 COVERED ARM
Began fingersin Watery PimpIes. Itched and Burned Severely. Eyes Began to Swell. Used Cuticura. Hand, Arm and Face Smooth.

R. E. D. No. 9. Moore. 8. G." When the trouble first began my fingers were cov- cred with dne watery pimples which ttched
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
CITY ITEMS

Robert Courtner Here - Robert courtner of Decatur and Mrs, Court ner were here yesterday visiting Mrs' Winburn B. smith, their daughter MT courtner is one of the best known cit izens of north Alabama and has been for many years interested in Birmns- ham. He. said yesterday that Decatur which is quite a cotton market had sold an immense amount of cotton re- gently at cents per pound Tor strict middling and that the situation was getting better every day
 "l am very fond of Birmingham Said Mir. Courtner. "This is vide awake place and I hope that all oi the prosperity possible will come to Birmingham. Business Is getting pet ter I think and do not believe II is a bad business move to make I'm provements at this time. Decatur IS getting along fairly we'll and Is grow ing. We have already iconvinced the people of Alabama that Decatur IS the beat and most progressive small citS in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

Mir. Gray Returns-Henry B. cray former lieutenant governor of Ala bama. returned yesterday from New Orleans. where he has been visiting for few days. Governor Gray said exports in New Orleans were greater, indicating that business was inirrov- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Frank Anderson Her

Frank Anderson Hcre-FranA An derson. superintendent of development for the Frisco lines. was here yester- day. He was occupying an official car. MT. Anderson makes a study Of places that are developing and with the or ganization of the Frisco helps wherever possible. Things are looking better" " said MT. Anderson Especially is this true of Birmingham. The business vol ume Is improving and there seems to be number of smaller industries be- ing erected here. l am very strong for Birmingham and believe 1t is one of the best cities on our entire system.
 MT. Anderson said that his trip was merely on routine business hero.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19
Rencher Acting station Master-Jo-

Rencher Acting station Master-Jo O. seph Rencher, assistant station master of the Louisville and Nashville, Is act ing station master until a successor is appointed to Captain Meglemry who left Monday for the west to represent the Louisville and Nashville. It is con sidered very probable that MT. Rencher will be appointed station master per manently, but nothing has been said by the Louisville and Nashville man agement MT. Rencher is very popular here and his friends are of the opin- ion that he will secure the appoint ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

here and his friends are of the opin- ion that he will secure the Appoint nient
 Stark Passes ThrouEh-B. M. Starks, general manager of the Louisville and Nashville, passed through Birmingham last, night en route to Louisville from Pensacola, where he has been for sew eral days. It is stated that the Louis- file and Nashville is planning to buy a strip of road from the Seaboard and MT. Starks. according to reports. wert to Pensacola to meet officials of the Seaboard and discuss the proposition. He had nothing to say last night in connection with his trip.
 Wells Brothers Secure Big Contract Wells Brothers & Co.,. the well known contractors, have secured contract for new skyscraper in Chicago, which Is to be erected at once, according to information received here yesterday. This firm built the Tutwiler and the Ridgely and the officers have many friends here.
 Meridian Buys ConI Here-The street railway of Meridian has placed it's an nual order for 25,000 tons of coal in Birmingham with the Birmingham Fuel company. according to an an nouncement yesterday. The shipments will be apportioned over several months. The street railways of that city always patronize the Birmingham dealers.
 Walter smith in Birmin ngham--Wal- ter Smith, one of the best known con tractors in this section. was here yes terday. He formerly resided in Bir mingham and has many friends who always extend him cordial welcome. Mir Smith said yesterday that husi- ness was getting better and that he thought there would be excellent movement during the year which hes lust begun He will return to Mem phis today.
 Oliver and Nelson to Leave Birininw- ham-Gcorge C. Oliver and Allen W. Nelson, than whom there are fewer better known mon in this city. will remove to Dallas April 1 to engage iu business in that city. They have organ ized a corporation for the manufacture of culverts and will engage sales force to handle their product in that city. Mir Oliver has been a resident here for years engaged in the ilsur- ance business and is very popular. He was for many years a director of the Country club. He resigned yesterday from all the clubs to which he oe- Ionged. MT. Nelson is also widely known. He was a member of the firm of Heidt- Nelson and was member of the democratic executive committee for some years. He Is member of all the prominent clubs. The friends of the two wish them great success in their new home.
 Dr. Denny Returns Home --Dr. George H. Denny, president of the Uni versity of Alabama. returned to Tus- caloosa yesterday after appearing be- fore the legislative committee in ses- sion here. He said that he would be in Birmingham again during tho next few days and take up with pr. Nor ris tho matter of beginning work on the new dispeDsary that is to be erect ed here.
 Coal Dealers Meet--rhe Birmingham Coal Dealers association met last night at the Newspaper club for the monthly dinner. About 35 members at tended Nothing except routine busi- ness was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

Coal Dealers Meet--The Birmingham Coal Dealers association met last night at the Newspaper club for the monthly dinner About 35 members at- tended. Nothing except routine busi- ness was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-19

Wells Brothers Secure Big Contract Wells Brothers & Co.,. the well known contractors, have secured contract for new skyscraper in Chicago which Is to be erected at once, according to information received here yesterday. This firm built the Tutwiler and the Ridgely and the officers have many friends here.