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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
CURLEY PICKS HAVANA
Wires Willard for Terms for Battle in
New Place

Ell Paso, Tex, March 4.-Chances of
fight between Jack Johnson and Jess
Willard went glimmering yesterday,
even in the hopeful breast of Tom
Jones. manager of Willard, when Jack
Curley, promoter of the Juarez fight,
cabled from Havana and asked Jones
for his terms to come to Havana to
fight.
A message was also received from
Tex Rickard, who promoted the John
son-Jeffries fight at Reno, asking for
Wizards terms to fight in Buenos
Ay-es.
Willard trained before big audi
ence Of Texas cattlemen yesterday.
Curley's message is taken to mean
that johnson has absolutely refused to
come to Mexico.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
robin Hood

Reginald de Koven s % Robin Hood, :"
which comes to the Majestic next We'd
nesday, matinee and night, is twenty
four years old, and as full of tradition
as an egg is of meat. 1t would be as
great sacrilege to tamper with any
Of the lines or jokes as it would be of
one of Gilbert 's librettos
Therefore, it is surprising to find
something new in the old opera. 1t
came about this wise: Last season
when the big revival was made at the
New Amsterdam theatre, in New York,
an all-star cast was engaged. Ann
Swinburne, now star in her own right,
was engaged to sing the rather minor
role of Ahabel Miss Swinburne kick
ed for a solo and so Mr.. de Koven sat
down and wrote for her "When a Maid
Weds. In the new scores recently
published, lis song is incorporated and
has become part of the opera mas
much as the words fit into the story.
Adv*
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
sTALLINGS MAKES DENIAL
Brave Leader Says James Dictated His
Own Contract

Macon, Ga, March 4.-George Stall
1ings, manager of the Boston Nation
ais, gave out this statement last night
relating to the signing of Pitcher
|James:
"James' contract was made at his
bwn solicitation and has two years to
kun with the Boston club. 1t was made
the presence of witnesses at James
bwn request. He dictated the terms of
the contract and insisted upon the O.
lay clause being eliminated, and stat
I'd before witnesses that if he received
3he figures of his contract he would be
3atisfed for the rest of his life. There
ould be no deceptive information, for
lhe Federal League was not mentioned
4uring the execution of the contract.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
'TWin Beds

If there is such parsonage as n
"jewel of maid, - so often mentioned
and so seldom seen, it is certainly
Norah in Selwyn & Co.'s production of
Margaret Mayo's screaming farce,
"Twin Beds Certain mistresses who
have trouble with their servants may
resent this statement, while others of
dependent disposition will declare
that Norah is a jewel, particularly aft
er she captures the supposed burglar.
At any rate, the character of Moran is
boldly drawn, and superbly played by
that refreshing, natural comedenne,
George Drew Mendum. Others in the
east which Selwyn & Co. are sending
here are Margaret Boland, Jane Sey
mour, Marion Lord, Roland B. Lee,
August Aramini and j. NJ. Byrnes.
"Twin Beds will play return en-
gagement at the Majestic next Tues
day, matinee and night. Adv"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
At the Colonial

Vacation Land" is the very inter
esting title of a rollicking one-act mu-
seal comedy that will make merry at
the Busy Corner during the remainder
of the week. Pretty girls, delightful
scenery, clever comedians and catchy
songs combine to make it whirl of
bright entertainment. Also Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Murphy, the popular comedy
characters, are at the Colonial, present
ing. the big laughing hit called
" Clancy's Ghost" " This act has made
good in Harrisburg before and it will
likely create an upheaval of laughter at
the Colonial. Two other clever vaude-
vile turns round out the weeks Of
fering. Adv.+
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
ThnsnianS
Bill clymer to Manage Toronto

Toronto, March 4.-WOrd was re-
ceived from Buffalo, n. Y, yesterday
that President j. j. McCatfery, of the
Toronto International Club, had signed
William j. Clymer as manager of the
Toronto team for the coming season.
Ciymer, whose home is at Wilkes Barre
Pa, managed the Buffalo lnternationals
last year.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Fine Boat "Trip for Campers

TE, Harrisburg Academy students
who VIII attend the summer camp on
the shores of Damariscotta lake, at JEFF
ferson, Maine, will have a pleasant trip.
1t will include stopovers in Baltimore,
Old Point Comfort, Fortress Monroe,
Norfolk, Boston and Bath, Me. The
trip from Baltimore will be made by
boat,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Mrs. HI, H, Rich

Word was received in this city yes
terday of the death of Mrs. II. H.
Rich, former resident of Harrisburg.
at her home in Allison, Mass, on Wash,
ington s Birthday. Mrs. Rich was i'll but
a few days and was buried in the ceme-
terry at Worcester.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Prepare for Baseball

The Albion Athletic Association met
Tuesday night and made plans for the
baseball season. Several committees
were appointed and several new mem
bers were taken into the organization.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Magee Tears Tendon i'm AVN

| Macon, Ca, March sherwood
Magee, of the Boston Nationals, fell
while at practice here yesterday, suf
fering injuries that probably will keep
him out of the game for several weeks.
"A tendon in his right arm was torn
|bose.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Harrisburg Athlete Honored

Albert Davis, local athlete, was
elected captain of the Wenonah Mill
/ |tary Academy baseball nine yesterday.
|He clso played center on the champion
ship five of the academy.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Wagner Signs for sixteenth Time

Pittsburgh, March 4.-Honus Wag-
ner, the veteran shortstop, signed his
1915 contract with the Pittsburgh Ma
ional League baseball club here yes
terday. The contract, which calls for
$4,000 per year, was the sixteenth he
has made with the local club. Twen-
ty-fve Pirates will leave here Saturday
night for Dawson, KY, where the spring
training will begin.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
I-ick-a-Thrfts Want Games

Plans for the coming baseball season
were discussed at the meeting of the
Hick-a-Thrift Club, held last night.
Manager A. E. Atkinson, 1897 Chris
tian street, is busy arranging the sea-
tson' g schedule.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04

selection, "Carmen;" monologue, ga
Little Nonsense, closing with "Songs
My Mother Used to Sing Mr.. Rounds;
bell solo, "Americsn PATROL" Flora
Sprage Rounds; postlude
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
CRESCENT Five Victorious

The Crescent basketball five defeated
the Stevens Memorial Club on Technical
High school floor last night by score
of Al to 3. The score:
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Memorial.

Field goals, Weber, 4; Fhckinger, 2;
Wilson, 2; Beck, IA; Sourbier, /; by
rem, 1; Orth q Mcfarland, 3; Willis,
/. Fouls, Byrem, /; Weber, 4.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
Tnespians to Meet Middletown

The Thespans will play the Middle
town All.Stars at Middletown to-mor
row night, the game starting ut s
o. o'clock. The lineup:
Mi1Jln4nun ThnSnianc
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
At the Orpheum

A comedy gem of purest ray serene
is the offering of Harry Beresford and
company at the Orpheum this week, en-
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04
A ADJUSTMENTS
MAJESTIC

hA1au LIo14S
This evening, "The Trail of the
Lonesome Pine"
Saturday afternoon and evening,
Damaged Goods
Monday, March s, Relkin Yiddish
Company.
Tuesday afternoon and evening,
March 8, "Twin Beds.
Wednesday, March 10, matinee and
night, "Robin Hood"
oRPHEUM
Every afternoon and evening. high
class vaudeville.
COLONIAL
Every afternoon and evening, vaude
vile and pictures.
VICTORIA
Motion Pictures.
pHoToPLAY
Motion Pictures.
REGENT
Motion Pictures
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-04

The Harrisburg Bowling Association
has not yet decided to enter team,
awaiting the arrival of necessary in
formation from the managers of the
tournament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
PAYS TRIBUTE TO
 FAITHFUL SERVANT

On October there died in Birmingham |hn aged colored man. his head white with
 khe snows of a2 winters. When Capt. AL
 berto Martins company left Jefferson teounty in the bravery laden days of the t60s. Col. Jack Smith was first lieuten- fant and Tobe, who had grown from boy Lhood with Colonel Smith, went with him Ehnd was his faithful body servant in the Campaigns in Virginia. Afterward, when fSolonel Smith felt that his family needed Uncle Tobe he was sent home and an- 5pther sent in his place. When Sherman |made his destructive raid through the {Fouth impoverishing women and children, Grobe was faithful to his charge. The un- protected women were terrorized. Tobe Pushed his mistress horses to the far
 wilderness, some of which were ridden by Mrs. Smiths small sons There they Btayed for many days hid out without Iuffcient food until the invading foe had left the country.
 l Tobe outlived every member of John
 Pmiths large family of nine children. John Smith of revered memory was one
 bf the early pioneers of Alabama, father Ebf the late Dr. Joseph R. Smith of Bir- |ningham. Through all the trying recon Ftruction days of the south Tobe was Faithful to 'his white people" and aft
 rward to the third and fourth genera l jon. On Sunday last members of Col Tack Smiths family reverently stood
 lround Uncle Tobe's bier placing flow &rs on the casket and attending the last lad rites at the church. Faithful in love Sintil death, he is called up higher
 MARY S. BROWN (Mrs w S. Brown)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
Helen Keller to Speak for
 Local Association for Blind
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT ny MRS. SIDNEY n. JULIAN

A small but very enthusiastic meeting of the Birmingham Association for the Recreation and Aid of the Blind was held at the city hall Sunday afternoon. and the winter work of the association Is well on the way.
 Much of general interest to the public will be undertaken by this body. The fol- lowing letter was read from Miss Keller and shows her acceptance of the invita- ton extended to her by the association and her interest in the work.
 "Wrenthane. Mass, September IT, 1915. John w. Groves. San Jose Apartment, Birmingham:
 Dear Mr. Groves--Miss Keller received your letter which was forwarded by her sister, Mrs. Tyson. and wishes me to say, she, Miss Keller, will be more than delighted to be of any assistance she can the first visit she makes to Montgomery.
 Miss Keller thinks she may be in Mont gomery at Christmas. but in any case you will be informed of her arrival in the city.
 Miss Keller desires me to say that If she Is unable to go south at Christmas yoc may count upon her services the first time she does happen to visit her home. Very sincerely
 "FILLY THOMSON. Secretary"
 The association will also undertake to have an exhibit of the work of the blind persons in this city at the Birmingham library, and in this way show the public the many ways that they might assist the blind at their trades. Any persons knowing any blind person in the city or near enough to get in touch with them, will please communicate with the public ity chairman, Mrs Sidney M Ullman. at this office.
 The report of the recreation committee showed splendid results and cooperation, tickets have been secured for the blind from the Music study club and the Drama league and the Lyceum will also contrib ute to the pleasures of the winter for the blind. Mr. Milan, the corresponding sec retary, was in receipt of & letter from the New York Association for the Blind from which he read that in answer to u request to know something relative to the magazines printed for the blind, the New York association would give upon request
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
FAIR TICKETS ID BE
 . .ON SALE DOWNTOWN
General Admission, Boxes and Reserved Seats at
 Adams Drug Store

Admission tickets to the gates and re- served seats and boxes for the grand stand can be secured downtown during the Alabama State Fair Arrangements for this convenience were concluded yes terday by President Brown. It ia an nounced that general admission tickets will be on sale at Adams drug store at all hours of the day and night, and that reserved seats and box seats for the grandstand can be secured there at any time until D. m. of the day they are to be used. No grandstand or box seats will be sold at Adams after o'clock in the afternoon. but they can be secured on the grounds from l o'clock in the after noon until the grandstand closes at night.
 M G. Hubbard has been appointed su- perintendent of the grandstand. and he will be assisted by capable ana courte- ous force of men. It Is announced that everything for the pleasure and comfort of the fair visitors who watch the races, fireworks and free acts from the grand stand has been provided for, It is ex- pected that the sale of grandstand tickets and general admission tickets downtown at Adams drug store will prove very pop ,llar with the public and will obviate the necessity of waiting and crowding at the gates,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
CAMPAIGN MARK IS
 PUSHED UP A NOTCH
With 215 Students for Bible Classes Y. M. C. A. Plans
 to Get 275

It was an enthusiastic body of young men who gathered last night at the clos ing banquet of the Young Mems Chris tian association Bible study campaign. The goal set by the campaign commit tee to secure 200 men in seven days for membership in the Bible Study club was reached and passed. Two hundred and fifteen signed applications were turned in and it is certain that not a few others have signed up whose cards have not yet reached the committee.
 It was distinct triumph for the cam paign committee which believed that the thing could be done and backed up it's convictions with enthusiastic work. Chair man Ben P. Beard was very happy, as were also the association officers and the big crowd that braved the very in- element weather to see the campaign we'll finished. So enthusiastic were they all that it was decided to increase the en- rollment to 275 by next Monday night.
 c. L. Short won the honors of the cam paign by signing up 24 men, ]. A. Craw- ford came second with 22 signatures The success of the campaign. however, 1t was said was due to the loyal cooperation of the entire committee, all of whom worked faithfully, and whose combined efforts produced the big total.
 H. R. Todd. chairman of the religious work committee of the Young Mems Christian association. and Ben P. Beard, chairman of the Bible study committee. both spoke briefly before pr. George Lang. the speaker of the evening, mem- Der of the faculty of the Presbyterian college of Anniston. was introduced, Dr. Lang carried the crowd with him ss in forceful, convincing sentences he told of the unparalleled opportunities for success and power awaiting the men of this generation and urged preparedness on the part of the young men before him to meet great and high responsibilities and to take places of leadership among men. Clark Williams, the Rev. w. H. Butler, ]. G. Hoffer, the Rev. H. P. Atkins, w. S.. Stallings and H. R. Howell, the teachers of the six Bible courses, were introduced and spoke brief ly of the courses that they are to teach.
 The piano and violin music rendered by Senor and Mrs. Mejia was highly enter- taining The singing of Miss Myrtle Yin. son captivated everyone, and the numbers of the male quartet, composed of MT Cook, MT. Lancaster, Mir. Ray and Mir Butsch were enthusiastically received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
COLUMBUS KNIGHTS
 INSTALL OFFICERS

Officers-elect of Birmingham Coun- Gil No. 6S5. Knights of Columbus were installed into their respective chairs last night by Judge Oscar R. Hundley. state deputy. The meeting was well attended and the reports of the retiring officers showed the council to be in fine shape. An interesting feature of the meeting was the report Of the entertainment committee which announced a series of entertainments for the fall and winter months. The of ficers were installed as follows;
 Grand knight. c. C. Fleming; deputy grand knight, Frank McGowan; chan cellor, E. c. l<ain; warden, w. S Pritchard; recorder, A W. Williams Financial secretary. w. J. O'Brien treasurer, Rodman T. Pierce; lecturer. Ryan MullaRe; advocate. Sterling A. Wood; inside guard, T. C., O'Hara out side guard, Parnell McGeever; trustee IL J. Kribs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05

copies of the magazine, "Searehight," to any blind persons requesting same. MT. Milan also stated that the Zeigler Pub- fishing company of New York would give their magazine free to blind persons. This magazine is published through the gen. erosity of the Matilda. zeigler fund Both the magazines are printed in American and New York Braille type Any blind persons desiring the magazines may se- cure same by sending their names to the Birmingham Public library or by writing direct for them.
 The association passed a motion to tho effect that they would get all data rela- tive to methods along the line of pre- ventative blindness. and when such data Is In hand they will carry out pro- gremme of work along this line. trying to make it compulsory that eyes of persons employed in dangerous work be protected.
 A complete list of all the books for the blind in the Birmingham Public library will be mailed to every blind person whose address can he secured in the city. Any one desiring copy of same may have it upon request at the library.
 All libraries in the state will be urged to attempt to form associations similar to the one here. and in that way carry the work all over the state.
 It was decided to send a letter to the governor asking that the president of this association, Mrs. Bussy, he appointed upon the board of directors of the new Laverty school.
 MT. Pinson and MT. Kemp two blind members of the Birmingham association. will teach any blind person desiring to learn to read. Classes for the blind con ducted by these gentlemen will be held at the library, and an attempt to form a class at once will be made. All equip ment necessary will be furnished by the associati ton.
 It will easily be seen from thls report that the Birmingham Association for tho Aii and Recreation for the Blind Is an active and live organization. The as- socls ton has no means of support ex- eept the dues of 30 cents per year, there fore It Is necessary to yhave q largo mem- bership to carry on the work.
 All members that have not yet paid their dues are requested to do so at once, send Ing their money to Miss Clara kauf- man. treasurer. All members should urge new members to work and attend the meetings. which are held every first Sun day in the month at the city hall in the council chamber at 3:30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
VICE SQUAD MEMBERS CITED
 FOR CONTEMPT BY HICKMAN


 and a quantity of liquor was also seized at the time by Detectives McGill and Patton. At the time of his arrest Parsons claimed that the liquor was in custody of the court, and that he had not violated the prohibition law Despite the asser- tions of Constable Parsons. he was given trial in the recorders court last week and found guilty by Recorder Davis, who assessed a fine of 800 and an additional sentence of 1so days on the streets. Con stable Parsons has appealed from this de- cision to the higher court
 Holding that the question of the legality of his having liquor in his custody had not been settled by the trial in the re- corder's court. Constable Parsons ap- peared before Judge Hickman yesterday with petition that citation be issued to Detectives McGill and Patton that they show cause why they should not be adjudged in contempt of court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
GAR OF FINE HOGS
 ARRIVES FOR FAIR Special Days During Big Show Are Announced by
 Management

The steady downpour of rain yesterday Tailed to dampen the ardor and enthusi- asm of the officers, workers and exhibi- tors at the Alabama State Fair, and all cay long they waded through the mud ana water completing the preparations Tor the opening Thursday sPresident Brown stated last night that he was not at all discouraged over the progress made yesterday. which was somewhat hampered by the unfavorable weather.
 We are very glad the rain is com ing now instead of during the fair" he ssid- We are informed by weather ex- perts that the indications are that we will have fair and cool weather during the 10 days, and the rains today will put the grounds and track in fine con- dition.''
 The first carload exhibit for the live stock department came yesterday when a solid ear of fine hogs was sent by l.. A. Nolan, prominent banker of Alex ander City. A telegram was received yes- terday from F. H. Bates of Dallas coun- ty, announcing that two carloads of i'm ported Jerseys were on the way from his plantation near Selma. special train
  of 15 cars of high grade cattle will arrive from Memphis today. according to notice received at railroad offices here. Other larse shipments from Memphis will come tomorrow.
 The following special days have been announced by the officers of the fair: October 7-Opening day.
 October S-Confederate Veterans day. October s-Miners' Field day
 October 10-Sacred concert
 October 1l-Birmingham day South Ala hama day. Travelling Mems day.
 October 12-Suffrage day, Gadsden, An niston Huntsville and Tafiadega day. October 13-Club day, Good Roads day Decatur, Florence, Sheffield and Tus- cumbia day.
 October i4-Fraterral day, Live Stock day, Tuscaloosa. Selma and Jasper day. October f5-Childrens day.
 October 16-C2osing day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
JUSTICES OF PEACE
 ARE SUPPLANTED Municipal Court Will Take Over Their Duties-Means
 Big Saving

According to provisions of the new ju- dietary law which went into effect yester- day morning all justices of the peace in Birmingham were abolished and the mu- nicipal court, or the inferior court. was 'given concurrent Jurisdiction with the circuit courts in the trying of non jury misdemeanors. Although it win not af- feet the present docket future misdemean- ors will he tried by Judges Abernethy, Lee and Hickman. Judge Abernethy is the senior judge of this court, and he is responsible for the passage of the law.
 The bill. which was received yester- day by Judge Abernethy. lays down the rules for all inferior courts and courts Of common pleas and provides for such courts in all cities having a popula ton of over 35,Oc0, In cities where there is but one such court 'the salary of the judge is set at s300o, and where there are more than one the oldest judge in point of service receives $30O0 year and the others $2400 per annum.
 According to Judge Ahernethy the workings of this new court bill will bring saving of at least Sl5,00O to Jeffer- son county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-05
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transactions were recorded in the office of the pro- bate clerk yesterday:
 STOOL. I. Russell and wife to Robert Hood. southeast quarter of southwest quarter of section 10, township 1s south. range west.
 s3500-J. w. Cooke to & E. Webb, north half of northwest quarter, section IS, township 19, range west, surface rights only.
 $5o00-Dora Proyer Stewart to F. F. Snedecor, 150 feet in the southwest quar- ter of the southwest quarter Of section |, township Is. range west.
 $50o0-F. F. Snedecor and wife to Dora F. Stewart lot 6, block 90, according to the plan and survey of the Elyton Land company.
 S3S00-R. B. Coleman, to James r. Galtney, lot ?, block ?, according to the map and survey of Magnolia Heights.