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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29

whole, never saw more harmonious meeting. The clubs knew what they wanted, and after they presented their claims, we started to work on them.
 "rhe Shropshire resolutions were ta- bled again, no action being taken on any of them. Memphis wanted to raise the player limit to 15 men, but when the constitution of the league was shown the Memphis officials, it was seen impossible for any action, but at the fall meeting"
 President Smith of the Barons reported that all was quite in dickering for players and that not sale was made at the meeting to his knowledge T didn't want but a few changes and they gave me those without much trouble" said the Baron president. We didn't have any Sunday dates in Memphis and by apply ing, they gave me two. They also changed us from opening in Mobile to New Orleans, playing a series there and then going to Mobile instead of opening in Mobile, taking a jump to New Orleans and then back to Mobile
 ''The Atlanta club treated us fine while there, giving the whole outfit royal time. There was no hostile feelings among any of the fellows, and I think the meeting was as peaceful as could be expeeted.''
 MT. Baugh announced yesterday that he had received no other signed contracts from the urnpires. Those who have signed to date are O'Toole, Bernard, Williams, Pfenninger, Breitenstein. The contract of Rudderham came back to the league office yesterday. It was sent out again. A mistake in the umpire's address was the cause. With the exception of Rud- derham, only one more umpire is left to sign. Kerin has not returned his con tract as yet. No action in naming a successor for Scott Chesnutt has been taken as yet.
 No other Barons have signed up as yet according to Manager Molesworth. Although no reports of holdout has been received, it is generally believed around headquarters that Moley will have a hard time in corralling his ros- ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
ANNISTON

Anniston. Feruary 2S.-(Special.) ] When B. $. Russell opened his store shortly before 6 o'clock this morning a brisk blaze was discovered burning in the rear, and but for the prompt work or MT. Russell and others disastrous blaze would have resulted. Mr. Russell discovered that the back of the store had >been pride open during the night and that kerosene oil had been poured on the floor and he thinks burglars set fire to the store after robbing it.
 
 At a rousing meeting of U. c. T. council Al, held Saturday night, Lieut.. Gov. Thomas E. Kilby was one of the new members out of five taken into the lodge. James Bowman, who has been one of the leading spirits of the council, made a farewell address as he is moving to Bristol, Tenn The council now numbers 103 members and has received the banner from the state council for the greatest increase In membership during 1915.
 The Rev Leon M Latimer. the new pascor of the Parker Memorial Bap- tist church. will arrive Tuesday from Sylacauga, to make his residence here. Ladies of the church have been busy all the week preparing the parsonage for his arrival.
 With the announcement of James Keith, Jr., president of the Alabama Bankers association and vice president of the Anniston City National bank i; Dr. J. F. Walker, a prominent physi- clan; s. w. Pace, president of the Cal houn County Live Stock association; T. s. Gray. well known merchant; J. W. Harris. well known planter of Choccolocco; and J. F. Crow, Jack sonvilIe merchant, Calhoun county edu- cators are feeling much more encour- aged over the probable membership in the county board of education. An eff fort is being made to get several other we'll known citizens to enter the race for this office.
 Bryan Faulkner of DeArmonville, who raised 127 bushels of corn on an acre at cost of 19 cents. has been awarded the first prize offered by the Calhoun County Boys corn. Lee Shur- butt of Ohatchie won second prize and Homer Rouse of Wellington, third prize.
 According to figures compiled by County Demonstration Agent l.. G.. Prentice, 55 boys are enrolled in the club, 12 of whom reported. They raised 713 bushels of corn at a cost of S236-ST the average cost being 40 cents per bushel, and the average yield 59.46 per acre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
NIiIIer's Antiseptic oil, Known As Snake Oil Creating a Sensation Throughout the SOuth-Many Thousands Are Now Using 1t With Gratifying
 

It want to thank you for your won derful oil. states MT; j. c. Gibson. of low with diptheria; had given her two doses of medicine which cost me SEQ with no results [ bought 25c bottle of your oil and one application relieved her. Now she is we'll. It is the greatest remedy | ever saw MT. Gibson made this statement before hundreds of peo- pie. Mrs. Florence Meager. 234 Whitney street, Hartford, Conn.,, writes: I have used your Antiseptic Oil for neuralgia with good effects. Only thing I have ever tried that stopped the pain inn sui- ately. Mrs. Williams, Gadsen. Ala writes I have used your great pain Oil for rheumatism, stiff joints, also for sore throat, and want to say that it is the greatest remedy I ever tried I recommend it to all sufferers. Many cures reported daily from thousands of grateful users of this wonderful Oil Every bottle guaranteed, 25c and soc a bottle or money refunded. Mailed to any address, prepaid, on receipt of Soc At leading druggists. Jacobs Drug Store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
BAUGH CIRCUIT FAST
 AS INTERNATIONAL
Billy Smith UphoIds Idea in Signing of Eibel and
 McDermOtt

When Memphis released Hank Eibel and Red McDermott recently, and man agers of the Southern league failed to sign either, fans were of the general opin- ion that both were no longer good enough for Class A baseball Billy Smith, the former pilot of the Crackers, has dis counted this idea, however, when he signed both for his Richmond Interna- tional league team.
 The release of the two former Chicks gave them advancement, as the Interna- tional league is in Class AA, while the Southern is a class lower. That the Southern has just as good if not better baseball is the opinion of many, and Billy holds up this dea in annexing the two stars of the 1915 Chick team.
 The Chattanooga News has the follow ing to say on the incident:
 Billy Smith is one pilot that cannot be bluffed into believing that the Interna- tional and Pacific Coast leagues and the American association, the so-called A circuits, are faster than the Southern
 By claiming McDermott and Eibel from Memphis, the former Cracker pilot has demonstrated most clearly that in his opinion the international league, if anything, is weaker than the Southern. To strengthen the Richmond club, smith is grabbing two athletes who were ois- carded by the Southern. Neither Eibel nor McDermott was wanted by any of the pilots in the Baugh circuit.
 tAs matter of fact, it is difficult to understand how an impartial critic can rate any of the A circuits as being fas- ter than the Southern. Dixie turns out more stars in a season than any of the AA circuits in two. Tha clubs in the A leagues are composed almost without ex- ception of major league discards, while the Southern is composed of youngsters CT route to the top.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
WILL COMPLY WITH RULES Great Demand for Tickets to MOran-WiIlard
 Fight

New York, February 2S.-Tex Rickard and others connected with the promotion of the forthcoming Willard-Moran bout here, conferred today with the New York State Athletic commission and agreed to comply with all rules of the commission. A manifest of the tickets fer the match shows that 1900 have been printed Twelve thousand are for seats ranging in price from ss to $25, while the remainder are for standing room.
 All money taken Tn will be subject to the orders of the commission. In order that no one may attach the purses of the fighters the commission will not make public the name of the stakeholder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
First Municipal Kitchen

Columbus, Miss, February 2S.-(Special) The first municipal kitchen ever estab- lished in Columbus began operation to- day, and Mayor w. c. Gunter personally supervised the preparation of the initial neal Heretofore prisoners have been fed under the contract system, their meals having been furnished by a local restau- rant Under this plan it cost the city 50 cents per day to feed them, while, under the new arrangement, Mayor Gun tel estimates that the daily cost of main- tenance can be reduced to 15 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
Pierce Allowed Bail

Huntsville, February 2S.-(Special) Deputy Sheriff N. L. Pierce, who shot and killed Jack @. lamar last week in a liquor raid, was admitted to $5O0O bail last night and his case will go before the grand jury, which will be assembled on the first Monday in March. prelim- mary trial having been waived. Judge Hawkins of the inferior criminal court fixed the bond which was signed by eight property owners who are, in the aggregate. worth many times the amount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
BAN LIFTED ON NEW
 YORK SPORTING CLUB

New York. February 2s.-The New York
 state athletic commission announced late
 today that it had lifted a suspension
 imposed upon the American Sporting club of this city, upon agreement by the club to withdraw the proposed bout be- tween white and negro boxers. and make no further attempts to stage mixed bouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
Pickle Factory in Prospect

Jackson, Miss, February 2S.-(Special.) In the event the farmers and truckers of the Jackson territory will agree to plant a generous acreage to cucumbers this spring. the American Pickle and Canning company, a subsidiary Of the Finkbine Lumber company, will put in a pickle factory here. according to B. H. Sloane, their representative. MT. Sloane has held a conference with the Board of Trade and that was the agreement reached. The board will now get to work with the farmers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
Paul Morton Escapes

Dothan, February 2S.-(SpeciaL )--Paul c. Morton. alias Paul Morton PicSford who had been arrested by the Dothan police at the request of the sheriff at Paw Paw Mich, and was being held pending the arrival of the Michigan au- thorities with requisition papers. escaped from the city jail last night by saving through the bars of his cell No trace of him has so far been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
Inspecting State Troops

Columbus, Miss, February 2s-(Special) Capt. E. B. Baker of Jackson, chief quar- termaster and federal dIsbursing officer of the Mississippi National Guard, is here to inspect two local companies of the state militia. Captain Baker on Satur- day night inspected the Columbus Rifle men at their armory in the city hall, and on Monday went to Caledonia, in the northeastern portion of the county, to inspect the Caledonia Rifles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
Hamilton Gin Burns

Hamilton, February -(Special.) )-The gin of Albert J. Hamilton, one mile north of Hamilton, burned Saturday night about o'clock and IS bales of cotton were also burned. Eleven bales belonged to MT. Hamilton and the rest to farmers
 The loss to MT. Hamilton will be about $lS0O. with no insurance. He had recently installed a suction gin with two gin- heads. The origin of the fire is unknown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
May Postpone Big Bicycle Race
BIG BICYCLE RACE
 MAY BE POSTPONED
Unless Streets Dry From Heavy Rains Big Rad Will Be Postponed Until Tomorrow FOrty-tw Entries All Plans Completed

The proposed five-mile bicycle race for today will be postponed unless the streets are dry by the time the race is sched- uled to start, which is 3 o'clock. The rain throughout yesterday cast gloom over the local bicycle world and the an- nouncement that the race would probably be postponed was the cause of univer- sal regret. In event the race is post poned it will be held tomorrow.
 Riders in the race have been training for the big affair for the past few days. All preparations had been completed by the officials and the race. which was be- cycle Day. promised to be one of the biggest events ever attempted in the bi- cycle world in Birmingham.
 The entry list up to last night had increased but little and the mark re- mained near 50 entries. officials who had expected the list to reach the 75 mark have now discounted their idea and ar- rangements are being made for about 60 racers. Some of the officials and riders, however, still have hopes of hold ing the race, but 1t is generally predicted that the streets will not be sufficiently dry to prevent the bicycles from slipping and making the race dangerous.
 FORTY-TWO ENTRIES
 Forty-two riders had entered the race last night The prizes amount in value to over S20O and total about 25 Enthu- siasm in the race is hign and although it in hardly possible to get a line on the racers there is much speculation on the final outcome. Several professionals are entered as well as veterans of former races. The majority of the entries. how ever, are youngsters.
 All officials of the race are reuuested to be at the starting point at Eighth avenue and Twentieth street at 2 o'clock Cold weather will not hinder the race and provided the streets are dry the race will start promptly at o'clock.
 NAMES OF ENTRIES
 The entries are as follows;
 l, Arthur Patton; 2 Bob Horton: 8 Carl Mabee, f. Otis Foster; 5, Ped Hlck. man; 6. Ed Spencer; T, Tom Jones. 8 Sam St. Clair; 9, Carl Smith, 10 Tom Finds; ii, Harry Flynn; F. Jasper w. Bryant; IA, Dave Clifton; 15, Herbert Kv- ser; 16, James Reed: r, Chester Lynn IS, Ross Bryant; 19, Leon Bowling; 20, Fl. lis Culpepper; 21, James T. Balabanos ts, John Mancina; g, Louis Smeraglia' "A, Frank Caternichia; 25, Frank Rietta 26, Cambridge Norris; 27. Horace Nash 2S, Pierce Proctor; 29, W. G. Harmon 30, IT. c. Davis; 31, Frank Stapleton; 32 James Still; 33. Ben Lundie; 34. Rober Pearson; 35. Bob Ellis; 36, Arthur Taylor S7, Leon Bryan; B, Slick Davis, 39 Dew ey Davis; 40, Max Sides; fl, Gladen Lew. is: 12. Wilson Cook
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
BROOKLYN SIGNS .OUTFIELDER HICKMAN

New York, February 2s.-The Brooklyn National League Baseball club announced today the purchase of Outfielder flick man, who played with the Baltimore Federals last year Edward l.. Monroe a Brooklyn catcher, was released to the Topeka club of the Western league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
sso REWARD

A reward of $50 will be paid for in- formation leading to the arrest and conviction of any person placing Ob- noxi0us chemicals in any theatre or moving picture theatre in the city of Birmingham. GEORGE B. WARD,
 Pres. Board of Commissioners.
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COURSE OF RACE

Route of course as follows: Start, West Twentieth and Eighth avenue, north, east to Twenty-sixth street, north on Twenty sixth street to Twelfth avenue, east on Twelfth avenue to Thirtieth street, north on Thirtieth street to Fourteenth avenue, east on right hand side of Norwood bou-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29
BROWNS OFF FOR CAMP

St. Louis, February 2S.- Fielder Jones, manager of the St Louis Americans, and 20 players left here tonight for Palestine. Tex, where the team will train for the ap- preaching season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-29


 George T. Adee, wno was one of the most noted football players in America when he was at Yale years ago and who for long time has been one of the leading lights in the lawn tennis world, was elected president of the United States National Lawn Tennis Associa- ton at the annual meeting of the or ganization to succeed Robert D. Wrenn, who had served as president for several years. Regret was expressed about the retirement of Mir Wrenn, whom MT. Adee called the best asset of the association, and it was voted that the Executive Committee be empow7 cred to present him with suitable tes- timonial for his services.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-28
MoundsvtllO Briefs.

charles White, who is located In
Cumberland. Md. will spend several
days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
4. l.. White. OF Jefferson avenue.
TWO prisoners were discharged from
the penitcntiary here yesterday. on regu-
lar discharge. having completed their
sentences.
Mrs. J. i. Hunter. daughter Margaret
and son. John. OF Pittsburgh. arrived
here last evening for visit with rela-
tircS.
Mr.. and Mrs Willard Harmon. of
Warren. o., are tho guests of relatives
here.
l.. l.. Stidgcr. OF Cameron. spent yes
terday here attending TO business matt
tcrS.
Geo. Manning has returned TO his
duties in Cleveland, O., after visit
with his mother here.
Ralph Williams. Of Pittsburgh. Is tho
guest of his parents here for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward c. Stplacs and
little daughter. RoSamond, Of Canton.
O. are visiting with friends and rela-
tives here.
Miss Evelyn Henderson. Of Wheeling.
will spend the weekend here with
friends and relatives.
Mrs. y. V. GLASGOW and son. of FEir-
mont. are visiting with relatives here.
Alvin Cooper Of Dewey, Oklahoma 10
spending the holidays here with rela-
tives
Miss Setta Rodocker, Of Akron. O.. Is
spending several days here with her
na rantS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-28
EIGHTEENTH PENNSY
TURNS DOWN BANQUET

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 27.-Sergeants
OF the Eighteenth Pennsylvania In
fantry, which arrived in Pittsburgh
from the Mexican border to be mus
tered out of federal service, today
voted to reject the offer made by tho
city OF Pittsburgh and the county OF
Allegheny OF public banquet and re-
ception costing $4,000. he ohlcers
said acceptance of the offer would
lend to give a false IMPRESSION 1ndl-
eating that the men were anxious 20
be relieved from service and that they
had, suffered from lack OF food While
on the border.
The Pittsburgh city council and the
county commissioners had each APP
propriated $500 tor the banquet.
Physical examination Of the mem
beers of the regiment living in Pitts
burgh preparatory 10 mastering out
began today. Members living outside
the city will report for final eXamtna'
tim tnnIOrrnw
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-28
FRENCH SOCIALISTS
OUTLINE PEACE TERMS

PARIS. Dec. 81, 4:01 p. m.-The Con
gresS of French Socialists to-day by all
almost unanimous vote passed reso-
luton requesting the Entente allied
governments TO reply to president
Wilson's note concerning peace by say
ing that they are ready. 70 tell them
their conditions for peace, which must
include just reparation for the wrongs
done by the Central empires. The So
cialists also declared they were for
such a peace as was defined by the in
ternational Socialist congress in Lon
don in February, 1915.
1t was decided by the Socialists OF
the. Entente allied countries at the
London conference that no hope for
peace can be entertained until Ger
man militariSm is crushed
Resolutions were passed urging that
Belgium be liberated and compen.
stated. that the question Of Poland
should be settled in accordance with
the wishes OF the Polish people, and
that from Alsace-Lorraine to the Bal
kans those populations that have been
by force shall receive the
right freely TO dispose Ut themselves.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-28
SAN LUIS POTOSI HAS
NOT FALLEN TO VILLA

LAREDO. Texas. Dec. 27:--CarranZa
tronps clashed with revolutionists to-
dav near Lajarta. about 30 miles south
of Nuevo Laredo. according to reliable
reports. No word officially could be o.
tanned concerning the engagements.
Military authorities in NueVo Lare'
do tonight said that they were IN a.
rect Geographic COMMUNICATION WIN
San Luis PotOsi. and thar there was no
truth in the recently published reports
that that CITY had fallen into Villas
hands
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-28
SHADYSIDE

SlIADYSIDE. O.. Dec. 27.--Thc jun
inr department of the Methodist church
will held bake sale Saturday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs Samu" Norton ar" vis-
itiug their daughter. Mrs. f'lo$d Harsh
man. at East Liverpool.
Mr.. and Mrs. james Powell of
Moundsvtllc spent the fore part "f he
week III the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mil
ton Thompson Of AvonhHlr.
Miss bora Crow is spending h"r va
cation at the honrc Of Mr.. and Mrs. La
der at MoundSrilc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dcanr !'ricc Of W"ils-
willie spent Christmas with his par"ntS.
pr AMI Mrs. B. NJ. Price.
Miss Grace Price left Wednesday for
II few days visit with r"intiv"s ~
Cleveland.
There was u meeting It III. r"y.nril
evening. but only ROUTINE Hd>i-
ness Was transacted.
The platc glass winiow III Ih" Fuil.'y
ha rdwarc store was broken M"u,'.!H
night, the second time in III" last thee
weeks, and All alarm clock was Taken.
There Is no clue tn the burglars.
Miss Violet Gr0oms is visiting h"r
aunt. Mrs Fred Hartman. Of Wheeling.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wln"&hurg "t Si,'-
terSville returned home Tu"Sdity even
ing after 4 few days visit With ih'ir
son Harry ~ West Fort second Sir""t.
Miss Edna Eihl If NcAlrrhrn Is N!%it-
ing ShadysidH friends.
Misses Frrda anI N"rnI lio"h"r Of
are VISITING II i. ". lay
lors.
Miss Sarah Cunning is spending her
vacation with her aunt. Mrs. William
Tiunrrn. Of Cash Hill.
II hear star has won great honors
for research work"
Eyes: he's found an article nf food
which has not gone UP in price. -
Puck
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-28
GOOD ROADS LEGISLATION IS
OUTLINED At CONFERENCE HERE

ing tho past few days with relatives or
this place.
Miss Adrlinc Page of I'hrichsviIlr, is
the guest Of her friend, Miss Mary
aAInn OF Warren avenue.
Miss Vivian Hobbs "f Stcub"nrill",
visited relatives and friends Of this
place. Monday and Tuesday.
Raymond Patterson of Altoona. Pa.
and Fred Patterson of Pittsburgh. have
been spending thn holidays with their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f"njnmin Pattcr-
son of East Main street.
Harry Ewing. GcorE" Oldham and
Howard Dennis. Of Stcuhrnvilr. visited
BarncSvillc friends Monday
Mr.: and Mrs. J. *. ror!crii"ld and
daughters. Misses Leila and Gertrude,
of East Main street. and MIR. and Mrs.
c. y. P0rtcrli"ld spent Monday with rr-
latircS al Belmont.
Charles Sheppard of Pittsburgh. has
been visiting his wife al II" home Of
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Zen pntlcr-
son of East Main street. Mrs. Sheppard
has been In poor health for some time
and is now confined tn the homo by i'll
ness.
Thomas RnuSh of GAINESVILLE, has re-
turned tn his home after Il visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Campncll of War
rem avenue.
Mrs. II. l.. IIMnS" and son. Henry. of
MI. Pleasant. Pa. arr visiting Mr.. and
! Mrs. VI. \. Hansc. of East Main street.
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During the four yeats Mr. W ''iIiinH
has nccurird the position "f state hl@h-
way engineer more than $l"."""'ou9S
have been voted in vnri"us 'm"n'l"S ~
IT, .,,,c FOR road Improvement. In 1915
nInnr there expenditure" Of NOR" IMAM
s7,nUO. 900 has h,.en authorized by c"un-
ties and districts. ,,..,,;, =,
II the beginning "t MIR. NlIliamS IN.
cun,lrucv There were lrSS than ~" mics
.,f in,nrnvch highways in The state. NJ
present there arc NOR than %."n" mills
81 imnroycd rnads. either completed Or
ur,Citlr1 for
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-28
CIRCUS MEN TO FORM
BIG ORGANIZATION

NEW YORK. Dec. 27-Several
hundred men identified with circuses
and tent shows held banquet here
tonight preparatory 10 a meeting to-
morrow at which they expect to or
ganize "the outdoor show men of The
world. owners and managers" The
men. who came. from all p arts Of the
country. were welcomed to the city
by Fire Commissioner Robert Adam,
son, acting for Mayor Mitchell. Aft
CT the expenses OF the banquet had
been paid the showmen sent 4 check
for $1,000 to the American Theatrical
Hospital in Chicago.