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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
SHELBY REELECTED
 TWENTY-SECOND TIME
Again Chosen Secretary of National Brick Manufacturing Association
 at Detroit Meeting

The National Brick Manufacturers. as sociation. in convention assembled. at the Hotel statler, Detroit yesterday unanimously reelected John w. Sblev of Birmingham as treasurer, though Mir Sibley was unavoidably prevented by business engagements from attending This is the twenty-second term he has served as treasurer of this association. The convention is attended by some FOO delegates from every section of the United States and Canada.
 Mr. Sibley forwarded by special delv- cry invitations which he had intended to deliver in person from the city com missfoners, Chamber of Commerce and Business Mems league to hold the con yention next year In Birmingham. The matter has been referred to the execu- tive committee, of which Mr Sibley is a membeers, so the chances are strong for Birmingham winning out and securing the 1916 meeting.
 This association met in Birmingham 10 years ago and the members expressed themselves us delighted with the recep- ton given them ut that time.
 Fred Shireman, manager of the Ho- tel Tutwiler, says this convention was held at the See1bach hotel In Louisville several years ago, when he was connect cd with 1t, and that 1t is one of the finest organizations in the country. Usually about a hundred ladies attend the con- ventfons with their husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
MOST OF EMERGENCY
 CURRENCY RETIRED

Washington, February 1s.-only S1S,o96 . 35S of emergency currency, or fraction less than 10 per cent of the total amount issued, since the outbreak of the Euro pean war, Is still outstanding, according te d statement tonight by Assistant Sec retary Malburn of the treasury. "It is evident" says the statement" that any fears have been entertained that the large amount of additional currency put in circuation after August 1, 1914, would unduly inflate the circulation and would not be promptly retired, may be dis- missed The amount still outstanding is less than 30 40 per capita and only lit tie more than per cent of the total amount of money in circulation in the United States.
 Without doubt the issuance of this cur rency enabled the country to pass through the troublous 'times succeeding the out break of the European war last sum- mer, with much less strain than has at tended financial disturbances of less se- verity in the past, and it is shown how advantageously the federal reserves notes may be used in the future"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
TRAINING
 SCHEDULE GIVEN OUT

New York, February 1S.-The training trip schedule of the New York Ameri-
 can league club, given out tonight, pro-
 vides for the playing of IA games, of which 10 will be in southern cities. The team is due to arrive at the training
 camp in Savannah March l. The sched- ule Of exhibition games follows:
 March 27, 2S. % 90, with Brooklyn at
 Daytona, Fla; April l, Chicago Nationals
 at Savannah April g. Savannah at Sa-
 vannah April 5, Rocky Mount at Rocky Mount, N. C., April G, Norfolk at Nor
 folk; April T. Richmond at Richmond: i: April s, Petersburg at Petersburg; April 9 and 10, Brooklyn at Brooklyn April Il, Newark at Newark; April 12, Prince ton at Princeton, N. J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

Ernest Moore. Mrs. E. A. Dudley, Mrs
 F. J. MeAdory, Mrs. T. A. McAdory Miss Katie Ward, Miss Lillie Mae Christ Heb and Miss Gladys Martin.
 The Bessemer Culture club held it's regular meeting this afternoon at the public library, at which time the lesson for the afternoon was the first act of the Merchant of Venice.'' Mrs R. A. Mickle was leader for the occasion and the members took their parts beautiful- 1y. The cast of characters were repre- sented as follows: "Shylock,'' Mrs. John A., Snider; "Portia,'' Mrs. E. L. Huey; 'Bassanio,' Mrs. Gwylym Herbert Sal arino,' Mrs. E. l.. Thornburgh: "Salagj- no,' Mrs. w. E. Cunningham; "Nerissa. :, Mrs. John M. Martin; 'Lorenzo,'' Mrs. ". l.. Rush; "Gratiano." Mrs. L. D. Me- Cullom; "Antonia," Mrs. J. S. Winters. The meeting was very interesting. Among those present were: Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs. G. F. Goodwin, Mrs. J. s. Win ters, Mrs. R. A. Mickle. Mrs Gwylym Herbert, Mrs. D. l.. Huey, Mrs. n. P Laced, Mrs. John NJ. Martin, Mrs. L.. ID. McCullom, Mrs. P. M McNeill, Mrs Ike Marks, Mrs. Lee Moody, Mrs. W. B. Rue, Mrs. w. l.. Rush, Mrs. J. A. Snider Mrs. Katie Stubbs. Mrs. J. F. Sturdl- want, Mrs. E. l.. Thornburgt, Mrs. w. F. Cunningham, Miss Minnie Park and Miss Mary Lovett, Mrs. J. F. Lee, Mrs. George Waller and Mrs. George Ross.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
SUES FOR $1s,ooo
Hewitt Alleges Hundley Is Due This
 Amount on Stock Subscription

Suit was filed in the chancery court yesterday by R. c. Hewitt as receiver of the Sun Life Insurance company seek ing to set aside the cancellation of note alleged to have been given by Judge Oscar R. Hundley as payment of capital stock.
 Professor Hewitt alleges in his bill of complaint that Judge Hundley subscribed for 14o shares of capital stock at $lOO each and that he paid $1o0O and gave q note for the remainder. Mir. Hewitt al- leges that the note was later cancelled, and 1t is this cancellation that he seeks to set aside.
 The complainant asks that decree for the amount which the court may decide is due for the stock be issued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 1S.-(Speeial. )--W. ! C.. Baty, who was recently appointed notary public and fex officio justice of the peace by Governor Charles Tender son. has, received his commission and will probably open his office at 1916 Sec 1 ond avenue, tomorrow. According to a statement made by MT. Baty, he re. quested Justice s. J. Tillman to turn over the books of the office to him but this Mir Tilman refused to do stating that he also had a commission as justice that would not expire for nearly four years and he would not surrender the office. Just before Governor Emmet O'Neal went out of office he reappointed
 Judge Tillman for four years to succeed
 himself, but Governor Henderson made
 a change and appointed Mir. Baty. The
 outcome of the case Is watched with a
 great deal of interest, for in all prob-
 ability the matter will be carried into
 the court for settlement.
 Tho Bessemer city court has been en-
 gagged today with the hearing of the case
 of Jane F'errari vs. the Birmingham Rail-
 way. Light and Power company for damc ages, it being alleged that a car of the defendant company failed to stop and take
 her on as a passenger After examining a large number of witnesses the jury returned a verdict for the defendant com pany. The plaintiff was represented by
 Mathews & Mathews while Hugh Mor- row of Birmingham represented the de-
 fendant company.
 Work on the two-story building being
 erected for the S. H. Kress company by
 the R. V. Labarre Construction company
 on Second avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, is progressing rap- idly. The building will be 25x140 feet and the front is being constructed of pressed brick with large plate glass windows. The building will be ready for occupancy by March 15.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the .Joneshoro Methodist church held silver tea this afternoon in connection with the regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Jack Saunders. The reception rooms wore thrown open and were prethly decorated in ferns and cut flowers, The guests were received in the hall by Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. J. c. McGrew and Mrs. Dan Saunders and were ushered into the dining room, where sandwiches and tea were served. They were next ush- cred into the parlor, where splendid musical programme was rendered. The junior Sunday school children entertained the guests tor short while with songs and quotations from the Bible The books ter study this year. 'sThs Child in the Midst" were distributed. At the con clusion of the programme an ice course was served.l Those present were Mrs. J. c. McQrsw, Mrs. N. V. Gaines, Mrs. Dan Saunders. Mrs Mcscheson, Mrs. J. p, Martin. Mrs. Walter Mo3rew, Mrs. High. 1frp Edwards. Ms. Deerman, Mrs. D. H. Crunp, Mrs. Hattie Cook. Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
SUFFRAGE PARADE
 IN CHILDERSBURG

Childersburg, February 1S-(Special) Tuesday afternoon the people of Child ersburg witnessed the first woman suf- frage parade ever held here. Women. men and boys took part in the parade At the head of this throng. which num- bered something over a hundred, were the ladies of the High school faculty. In the hands of the leading lady was a big banner with the words in flaring colors, Votes For Women'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19


 Monday night the fast University of Ala bama team is coming up from Tuscaloosa with the intention of further lowering the colors of the B. A. c. and in the latter part of the week the champions from Columbus will be met. If the B. A c. win every one of the above games they will not only become contenders for the southern championship, but will have won popular support for their contentious that they are the city champions.
 As for the southern championship, Physical Director Doc Glow of the R. A. c. has no hope for it, but the pugnacious director is after the local championship title with a vengeance. Will he get it? The Seniors of the Y. M. c. A. laugh at the claims of Doc Glow and Manager Milliken of the B. A. C., while Recreation Director Z Nespor chimes in with the statement that the All Stars are still contenders.
 And that is the situation for the local basketball fans. The issue must be set tied as great public interest has been aroused. The game tonight at the E. A. c. is fairly certain to furnish a surprise, and some of the best anna teur basketball ever seen in local courts Is on the sport menu for the next few weeks. In that time it will be decided whether the Seniors" the B. A c. or the All Stars will have the distinction of being city champions Each of the trio of quintets have their stanch adherents and the basketball season may be said to be safely riding on the crest of pop ular wave. And this may be said to be a tribute to the cleanliness of amateur sport and It is richly deserved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Charged With Murder
 of Bank President

beesburg, Ga. February 1S-Roy Black, J. c. Webb and Roy James, living in Sum ter county, Georgia. were arrested late today and placed in jail here. charged with the murder of A. D. Oliver. president of the Farmers Bank and Loan company of Leesburg. The banker was shot and killed last night while standing in front of his place of business
 Warrants for the arrests were issued at the conclusion of coroners inquest. It is alleged that the defendants had flnan- cia relations with Oliver when he op- erated a bank at smithvile, Ga, some- time ago. They deny any knowledge of the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
M|DW|NTERSHOOT ON THIS AZ TERNO0N Permanent Winner of Byrd Trophy Will Be
 Decided

This afternoon the Birmingham mid Winter handicap shoot will begin on the grounds of the Birmingham Gun club. Several notable entries have already reg istered and some. excellent sport is an- ticipated One of the features of the handicap shoot is that the permanent winner of the Byrd trophy will likely be decided.
 Among the runners-np on the Byrd trophy are the following crack shots: H c. Ryding, Mrs. O. l.. Carl. E. NJ Corn we'll. Dr. l. j. Sellars, Lee Moody, C. J. Barr, R. H. Baugh and John Fletcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
URGES FARMERS TO
 PLANT LARGE CROPS

Veniee (Via London, February 1S,-1t D. m)-Vienna dispatches say the Austrian minister of agriculture has issued an ur- gent appeal to farmers to cultivate all their ground. He declares: Peace de- pends more than ever upon 1ne work in the fields this spring. The power of the state is conditional upon the productive ness of agriculture"
 The question of food supplies in Aus tria- Hungary is daily becoming more acute and the government has coniiscated all grain. The shortage of foduer for cat tie is increasing the gravity of the situa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
WILLIAM M'GILL
 SIGNS WITH GULLS

Mobile, February 1s-tSpecial.) 1.-The signed contract of Outfelder William Me- Gill was received in Mobile today. He has been the property of Mobile for three years. He played last season in the Three-Eye league.
 Secretary Frank Parker of the Mobile club left tonight for Little Rock to att tend the schedule meeting. We will ask that game scheduled for July 23 at Lit tie Rock be cut out and a double header played on July 24, as it means a long jump from Mobile to Little Rock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
RELIEF SHIPS TO
 FOLLOW USUAL ROUTE

London, February 1S.-(3:sO D. m.)-Re- lief ships chartered by the commission for Belgian relief will be permitted to follow their usual route across the Eng fish channel without molestation from Germant submarines.
 Germany originally suggested that these ships be sent north of Scotland but on the commissions complaint that such a change would result in forfeiture of char ters, instructions have been given that the vessels pursue their usual course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
DUTCH COLORS
 PAINTED ON SHIPS

Berlin, February 1s.-(Byi wireless to Sayviile. N Y.)-A dispatch to tho Over seas News Agency from The Hague says the Netherlands government has officially confirmed the report that the Dutch col- ors have been painted on the boats of the British steamship line plying between Harwfch and Dutch ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Inspect Alabama Farms

Marbury, February 1S.-(Special. )-Reg- istered at Hotel Marbpry are 12 farmers rom Wisconsin and Michigan Three of these people have, after two days inspec- ton, bought farms of 1GO acres each from the land of the Marbury 14O,OOO-acre tract. These people express themselves pleased after inspecting farms and homes here owned by friends from their section who purchased two or three years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Bowling Tourney

Peoria, H., February 1s.-Between 65o and 600 clubs will take part in the flf- teenth annual tournament of the Ameri- can Bowling congress, beginning here March 10, 1t was aaid today. Entries closed tonight. Secretary A. B. Langtry Will probably issue tho programme Mon- day or Tuesday. All entries postma II ed tomorrow will be eligible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Schmldt Sians Outfielder

Mobile, February 18.-(Special. )-Man- ager schmidt Of the Mobile club has signed Outfielder w. B. Powell of the Northwestern league. with batting average of .265 and fielding .s5o. Schmidt expects to sign a utility man at Little Rock meeting. Players will report here March 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Would Stop Race Betting

Helena, Mont. February 18.-The senate today adopted the report of a committee recommending bill abolishing race track gambling. It also passed a saloon closing law. fixing the hours during which they mhay be open at from a. m. to F Mid- night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Americans Return

Berlin, February 19.-via London. 1:o6 d. m.)-Lieut Col. Joseph ID. Kuhn and nva other American army officers have returned to Berlin after a weeks trip over the western battle front The of- ilceIs expect soon to observe operations in Poland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Republicans to Caucus

Washington. February 1s.-Republicans elected to the House in the Aixty-fourth Congress will caucus tomorrow to con- sider committee assignments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

The Ladies' Aid society of the Ens. ley Highlands Presbyterian church win entertain at Martha and George wash tngton tea on the evening of F'obrusry ~ m tne pariors or the church. Those attending arc asked to come in colonial costume.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-14
ATHLETE

Training for the hurdles should con- sist of a few racing starts and dashes over one or two hurdles at the most. The best timber toppers never go over the full course except in a race.
 Distance runners should not neglect speed work The half miller should do his fast 22o yard runs, and the miller his brisk quarters twice a week at least. Speed Is vital in both of these races.
 In training for the high jump a lad must try to cultivate spring Do short sprfnts and practice running up to the bar. jumping we'll; three or four leaps are enough to keep your jump ing form. If you go out and jump all the afternoon your muscles will lose their snap.
 Don't make races of your practice runs. This habit uses up too much vitality, thereby weakening the run ner for the real race, This does not apply to sprinters, who gain much by practicing short dashes in company with each other
 In the broad jump hitting the take off board'' is the most important thing. Practice running up to 1t repeatedly without making the leap. From three to six jumps are plenty each time out. Gain speed by sprinting forty to sixty l yard stretches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-14

Jake Daubert was pitcher at the outset of his career. So was Frank himself a shortstop until he was given the chance to replace Harry Davis. Schmidt of the Braves was a pitcher. Jack Miller of the Cardinals a second baseman.
 All of which goes to show that many of the first sackers are such through force of circumstances and not through choice; also. that it behooves the youngster Of today to perfect himself in the art of playing first skillfully. for there is no other position in the big leagues for which there are so many opportunities to break in.
 Size up the present situation Cleye- land is trying out two recruits Shields, a bush Ieaguer with only one years experience, and Roy Wood. with but few months trial Chicago needs an accomplished first baseman to substitute for Fournier. whose fielding Is not equal to his batting ability Branch Hickey has tried sew eraI youngsters in hopes that he can find one good man for the job and all low Leary to resume duty as a catch er Pipp, a graduate. of the Interna- tionaI league, is being given a trial in New York, while Washington may find itself compelled to get a new man for the initial cushion should GandiFs health fail to improve
 | Good first basemen are just as scarce in the National. If Miller Higgins can get the right man he will let Miller go back to second or short McGraw wants a younger man to replace Fred Merkle, Moran is seeking a successor ! to Luderus, Fred Clarke may have to put Hans Wagner on first to srePlace Konetchy. who has Jumped, and Cin- cinnati needs a man to fill HoblitzePs shoes, Mollwttz having failed to do so. In fact, the only first basemen in the 1.-two big leagues who are perfectly sat- lisfactory to their managers are Mo- l Innis of the Athletics. Hoblitzel of the Red Sox, Burns of the Tigers, Safer of the Cubs, Daubert of Brooklyn and Schmidt of the Braves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-14

MEYER before in the history of track
 and field sports have so many of the younger generation been interested in athletic feats as at this time. The athletic season opening everywhere is heralded by the numerous requests for advice. about training for athletic events, and for the benefit of the many who are not fortunate enough to have the advice of competent trainers a few cinder path don'ts gathered from e1- perience are appended. a 7 A Don't run hard the first time out If you are a sprinter prance up and down the course a, few times; if a distance race, run about two-thfrds your regu- lar distance at a very slow gait. Don't attempt to live on regular training diet. Wholesome home food is better for the athlete in training than a lot of so called predigested stuff. Eat in moderation.
 Don't run in shoes that fit poorly. 4 running shoe should fit the foot so tightly as to cause slight pain at first wearing. It will gradually stretch out to the shape of he foot
 Never practice beating the gun.'' Many a. fast starter has been spoiled in this way. You may get away with it a few times, but in the long run it's a losing game. Besides, it is not fair way to win a race.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-14
WHAT MAKES SOME EATERS ACT PECULIARLY AT PLATE

grab handful Of dirt Just as the pitcher is about to pitch. Ty doesn't over the plate or not, for Cobb takes a strike about as meek as any man in the league. But he can afford to.
 Lefty Davis, formerly of Columbus, in the American association, is another player who goes through some mysti- flying motions. Lefty stalks to the plate, turns his back to the pitcher, all right before the catcher, and proceeds to put large quantity of tobacco juice on tho trade mark of his waIloping willow. After this performance Mr. Davis is ready for anything the pitch hard man to fool, for he uses the spit ter hitter.
 Both the famous Mike Kelly and the noted Arlie Latham are given credit for being the first players to take their bats and draw line indicating his position or where he would stand and dare the hurler to put the ball within a mile of it. Sometimes after drawing ths line Latham would pull his cap over one eye, cross his legs and lean. on his bat and challenge the pitcher to stick three out of eight over (eight l'chances those days)- Cap Anson never said much before coming to bat or when. at bat, for he, like Cobb, had very little regard for balls or strikes for he knew he could hit when he was ready. But after hitting. if the uux pire's decision robbed hiTa of what he thought was a safe drive or a decision at first went against him, then you
 would hear your Uncle Adrian roar I mile away.
 1 A. great manys batsmen give their
 little exhibition after they are through
 batting or trying to bat. It is always
 amusing to watch 8 batsn1an after he
 takes three healthy swings at the ball
 and misses. Very few. take it grace
 fully or without 8 nurnur.~ The poor
 manager has to sit on the bench and thear the a1fbis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-14
POINTERS FOR GUIDANCE OF
 ATHLETES WHO HAVE NO TRAINERS

Ten minutes work each morning with a pair of light dumbbeIIs will greatly aid in conditioning a runners arms and do away with that awful dead feeling in. the arms during a hard race.
 Don't bring your arms up until you are ready to sprint in the hoInestretch Swing them as naturally and freely as possible until you are called upon to "hghtt' in the stretch; then use the arms to work up your sprint for the tape.
 The best time to train is in the aft ernoon between and o'clock. Three times out and a race on Saturday is plenty of work for the average youth. When waiting for your event whether 1t be run a jump, keep your legs covered and protected from the wind. The least chill will stiffen the muscles and put you out of the contest