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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11
Feeble Fables.

Generally upon a time there was a
philanthropic individual whose sys-
tenn was coaglilated with kindness.
He was so short circuited with benev-
olence that the sight Of LADY
standing up in a subway car made
hin, so weak that he couldn't get out
OF his seat. He was among the frs.
TO send full dress vest buttons and
high hats to the starving Belgians.
Every Christmas Eve lie allowed the
poor to disport themselves on his
palatial speedway. 1t made his chest
throb with commiseration to see a
dumb animal suffer and the tenants
In his apartment houses never hal
cause to complain about the apart
ments being cold in July. When II
became his turn to wear a two-toh
granite watch charm the most
prominent portion OF his estate was
a collection OF medals he won for
being the best live pigeon shooter in
his ward.
MORAL-NEvER SIGN ANY PA.
PIERS OVER A TELEPHONE.
Writer says Hoppe is running amuck in
billiards. so CapablRnca's chess condition can
be nothing less than frenzied.
Although not marked 80 far, willard
is sure to emerge from the big fight
with a cauliflowered pocketbook.
(copy't, 1915. the Press Publishing Company,
The New York Evening WORLDLY
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

what l am aiming at ID speeo' anu
Leonard Schwab. the Cincinnati
youngster who 10 to have a trial In
Grifr's inhcld. and who was unable to
report at Washington last fall, was the
lie was at the clubhouse when the
teams returned from the afternoon
practice. Before Griffith saw Schwab
he had warm spot In his heart Tor
the boy, as he Is the brother of NIFTY
Schwab, keeper OF the Cincinnati Red
tield In Redland.
'Matty schwab is. in my opinion, the
best groundkeeper in either league" re-
marked Grlff to the boys as they asked
him who the newcomer Is, Il saw him
ta..c an ordinary pile driver and knock
down the old Cincinnati concrete grand
stand before the new one was built.
after half dozen architects had said
that 1t would take a crew of 100 men
six months to remove the first concrete
stand that was ever built"
Sam Cuttings, the Washington youth
who twlrls them from the right side,
was today taken over by Griffith. The
boy has been here on his own re-
sources. but when Griffith heard the
praise of Nick Altrock for him, he per-
mitted him to come into the players
quarters and be a bona fide rookie.
-
Little Charlie Humphrey is another
one who has made an impression on
Altrock, and IL the word of the veteran
can be taken, Humphreys chances in
major league ball are good.
One Of the chief diversions OF the
players when practice is over Is musk
rat hunting. Beyond the Virginia
stadium is a low place where the ami
mails abound, and several have been
caught. The skins are being cured by
the proud hunters. and furs and fur
values are discussed at length among
the men. Walter johnson and Horace
Milan are quoted as authority and each
or half dozen others claim to be
past masters In the science of furs,
their curing and tanning.
The first diamond skirmish of the 1916
season .s booked for this afternoon on
Lambeth Field, Jack Ryan's Virginia
varsity nine tackllng the big leaguers
bert Gallia, who In in excellent con-
have recovered from his recent cold
and Tod Sloan. the rookie from Lin.
den, Tenn, will be sent. TO the mound
each going three innings against the
collegians.
Coach Ryan plans to send three OF hi,
most promising twirlers to the rubber
Field. Galloway, and Drummond draw
ing the assignments. These lads hay,
Deen training FOR n month. and will un
doubleday use few curves. The majol
ieaguers may be bothered not a little
by the benders.
While Manager Griffith will use hi
so-called first team at the opening of to
days game. he is expected to make Z
number of charges before the contest
ends; He wants TO see some OF his
rockies In action. and the only way
TO see them is to play them.
Carl Sawyer and Jim Parks mayN sue.
coed Ray Morgan at second. and
shanks may go In for Foster at third
The outhelds are more than likely &c
be changed before the sixth inning
'Hoss" Milan. Charlie Jameson, and
Danny Moeller are eager for trials, and
will get them.
Charley King. of Spaldng's. will be
here Sunday to take the Bertlllons of
the players.
Ali hands will be measured for Uni
forms. and as players are disposed of
their names will be scratched.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

Frank Baker has dropped the thin
veneering Of neutrality he wore last
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11
MINCE PIE.
Learn One Thing Each Day.

PITCHERS WOULD RATHER HAVE
THE BATTER MISS A STRIKE THAN THE
UMPIRE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11
RARO

The raucous woonng about the big nght
from Albany suggests that somebody has
forgotten to throw the sea lions piece OF
fish.
The sympathetic Canadians hope the
dynnmiter sentenced for life won't have
TO serve long.
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How Griffmen Face
Virginia in Battle
GRIFFMEN,

championship II decided. The matter Of
weight will come about naturally, as
the workouts continue, bait right now
what | am, aiming at is speed, and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

Only ten seconds between being a COO
fighter and a cold one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

"The strik e
amt over il you
haven't got a iit-
ney."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

As the Secretary OF War comes from
Cleveland the first international question
TO be taken up should be the U-boating
of non-combatants with pop bottles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11
No athlete ever von a cham
Fd0neship.

1t also looks like tough winter for
Bob Groom this summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

You could put a e-footed boil pldr-
or on a hot stove this season, ana ne
couldn't jump,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

A duffer is only as strong as the
weakest links.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

who twlrls them from the right side,
was today taken over by Griffith. The
boy has been here on his own re-
sources. but when Griffith heard the
praise of Nick Altrock for him, he per-
mitted him to come into the players
quarters and be a bona flde rookie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

Little Charlie Humphrey Is another
one who has made an impression on
Altrock, and IL the word of the veteran
can be taken, Humphreys chances in
major league ball are good
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

Writer says Hoppe Is running amuck II
billiards. so Capablanca's chess condition car
be nothing less than frenzied.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

Advisory marks were sent in yester-
day at the high schools. and some losses
to baseball teams are expected. There
will be several additions to the ranks.
according to reports.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-11

81 am more particular at this time
about getting some speed into the base
running than any other one department
OF the work. ! shall insist on speed on
bases, for many good hits are wasted
by slow work on the paths. and I dom
want To have any regrets In this way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
GRAND JURY TAXES MORE TIME ON JAIL Returns P Indictments and Asks to Be Excused
  Until May P

After returning 22 indictments yes- terday afternoon the April term grand jury asked the court to excuse them until May 22. Judge William E. Fort heard the report of the inquisitorial body, and excused them Aor the time they asked.
 There was some disappointment when the report covering the specific charge of the court on conditions in tfie county jail, was not taken up.
 The grand jury, believing in carrying out the instructions of the court in the most minute detail with fairness to all concerned, decided that more time was required for the subcommittee to investigate. The grand jury will not go into the matter of making re- port of the jail merely from visit, or from several visits. but will undertake to. make such an investigation as will be of benefit and will clear up the sit uation entirely to the satisfaction of the court and public.
 Believing that undne publicity has been given the jail. and that a thor ough investigation cannot be made in so short & time the grand jury an nounced its intention of recessing un- til May 22. thus giving the committee on Jail conditions more time in which to go into the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
HORNADY TO SHOW
 STEREOPTICON VIEWS
 OF CROWDED SCHOOLS
Commissioner Staged Party for the Purpose of Showing Slides to Be Used in Campaign for the
 School Bond Issue

In the auditorium on the fourth floor of the city hall last night, Commissioner J. R. Hornady was host at a little stere- opticon party staged for the purpose of acquainting his fellow members of the commission, and the members. of the board of education. with the true condi- tion of. many of the schools of the city. The stereopticon slides will be shown to the people of Birmingham in connection with. the campaign in the interest of the issue of bonds, and Commissioner Horn ady's private exhibition last night was for. the purpose of obtaining suggestions from the commissioners and members of the board.
 Views were shown of many of the school buildings of the city. from East Lake to Ensley, and it was demonstrated to the gathering that something must be done to alleviate the crowded conditions -and immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
MUCH INTEREST IN. AUTOMOBILE SHOW Age-Herald Event at East Lake to Be Held Week
 of May 8

The Age-Herald Automobile Show, which will be held at East Lake park the week of May s, from to 10:30 o'clock, evenings, is the topic of discussion throughout the city among prospective buyers of automobiles, and those owners of automobiles who desire to see an exhi- bition of all the latest models of all makes of cars in group in order that they may judge as to which car they will next buy.
 The latest entry for space in the show is the Pyrene Manufacturing company, made through w. H. Davidson, the com- panys Birmingham manager. The Py- rene company is spending large volume ing out the value of the Pyrene fire ex- tinguished as an automobile accessory, and the local manager proposes to have his demonstrating devices on display at The Age-Herald show.
 Every night of the show will be Special Night.''' The Boys Industrial School band will augment the regular park band three nights of the week. and all who have heard this band of young fellows know that it will be worth going miles to hear
 The show will contain exhibits of prac- tically every good make of automobile sold in Birmingham, and will be the one best bet for those who contemplate the purchase of an automobile, now or at any future time. Demonstrators of the several automobile selling companies will at all times be on the ground and will explain in detail the fine points of their cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
SMITH ON TRIAL L.FOR. TRAIN WRECK|NG
Defendant Charged With Being Implicated in Sea-
 board Train Wreck /

The case of the state against Amos Smith, charged with wrecking seaboard inbound passenger train No. 5, from At lanta to Birmingham, and killing three persons, June g, 1915, was entered into yesterday morning in the criminal court. The case is being tried before Judge A. H. Aston in the second division
 The trial of the alleged train wrecker recalls the ditehing of the passenger train and the killing of the engineer, fireman and travelling engineer. The wreck oc- cured near Alton, in this county in June of last year. Shortly after. the wreck three men were arrested, charged with being implicated In the plan and wreck ing of the train. The men were Archie Lee. Amos Smith and Shan Henry.
 Archie Smith was tried and convicted sometime ago, and received a 10-year sentence Shan Henry has not been tried
 Represented by able attorneys on both sides every inch of the ground is being sharply contested. The case begun at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, and .oniy about seven witnesses were examined. It is thought that the case will take the remainder of the week.
 The men who were killed by the wreck were: Engineer Brooks, Fireman Love and Travelling Engineer Link. The wreck occurred at 10. o'clock in the night
 The defendant is being represented by Judge D. A. Green, James Burton and Von l.. Thompson while the state is being represented by Solicitor Hugo L.. Black, assistant Solicitor M I. Welch and Attorney Hugh Morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
GRAVES DECORATED
 BY LOVING HANDS
Formal Memorial Day Exer- cises Held Yesterday at
 Oak Hill Cemetery

Led by the Boys Industrial School band more than 50 Confederate veterans met at the city hall yesterday afternoon and marched to Oak Hill cemetery, to pay tribute to the hosts of dead comrades
 The exercises were opened by prayer by Dr. l.. c. Branscomb, and splendid address was made by Dr. Albert Sidney Johnson, pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church. Crosses of honor were bestowed upon the veterans, follow ing Dr. Johnson's address, and the cere- mony was closed with prayer, led by Dr. l.. F. Whitten, and the firing of a salute by a platoon of Company c. Sec ond regiment of the state militia
 The exercises were under the auspices of the United Daughters of the Con federacy, who marched with the veterans, Sons of Veterans and militia in the pa rade They went direct to Oak Hill cem- etery from the city hall, and after the closing exercises the graves of the Con- federate dead were decorated with many beautiful flowers
 Those who witnessed the ceremonial say it was the most impressive of any service yet held, and the crowd present was large and attentive.
 Memorial day was observed by all the banks in Birmingham yesterday, and the postoffice closed after 10 o'clock.
 After the ceremony at Oak Hill ceme- ltery Elmwood cemetery and others where the Confederate dead are buried were visited by flower committees. and not a single veterans grave was overlooked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
THIRD ATTEMPT TO
 BREAK WILL OF THE
 LATE MRS. SIDDONS

The third contest of the will of the late Mrs Virginia z. Siddons' is being heard by Probate Judge Stiles in the of fee room of the board of revenue.
 The case is attracting good deal of attention. and is being attended by a large number of prominent citizens. The case has been tried twice, the first trial resulting in a verdict against the con- testant the second in mistrial Tho first was reversed on the rulings of the court in regard to admitting certain tes- timony. The case will probably reach tho jury this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
WHITE SLAYER
 ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

News was received by the local de tective department yesterday morning that William D. Rafferty, aged IT years, who was arrested here last month by City Detectives Ben Brown, Ed Crump and Harry Goldstein on d charge of violating the Mann white slavery act and blackmail. is in a se- rious condition at the government re- form school at Washington, D. C., as the result of attempting suicide by cutting the arteries in his arm. He was sentenced to serve two years in the government reform school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were is- sued from the probate court yesterday: II. F. Holt Edgewater. and Miss Bessie Coiston.
 William T. Orr, Huntsville, and Mrs. Minnie E.rcell Brown.
 II. l.. Durham. Oneonta and Miss Ora Clowder.
 Walter c. schuster and Miss Nellie Louise Hahn.
 J. T. Laseter Columbus Ga, and Miss Francis Steckley.
 c. E. McGlathlin, Pratt City and Miss Rose Hannigan.
 Richard F. Lussier and Miss Mildred Jaffe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
At the Photoplay Houses

Strand-.The Red Widow with John Barrymore and Flora zazelle. from 10 a. m. to p. m.
 Salvation Joan," with Edna May. from p. m. to 10 p. m
 Princess-"The Woman Who Did Not Care" a three-part Selig feature, with Eugenie Besserer and Harry Mestayer.
 Odeton Two-"Carmen,' burlesque on the original play by Charlie Chaplin.
 Rialto-"Artie, the Millionaire Kid,' fea- turing Ernest Truax and Dorothy Kelly. 1Trianon-'T Waifs," with Jane Gail and William Desmond
 Colonial--"Za Za,'' return engagement with Pauline Frederick featured.
 Alcazar-"The Gold and the .Woman,' featuring Theda Bara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
Nex CornoratienlL

Articles of incorporation were, filed in the probate court yesterday incorporat- ins the Cherokee Mineral company. The total capital stock is placed at s12,000 divided into 24o shares at the par value of s59> The incorporators and officers owning one or more shares of stock are as follows: J. B.. Cleveland. president; w. H. Wilson, secretary and treasurer; !. A. Coker, first vice presidents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
Chapter Meeting

Mineral City chapter, Royal Arch Masons, will hold regular convocation tonight at the Masonic temple commenc- ing at o'clock, o. $. Finch, high priest. presiding. A number of petitions will be presented and baiioting will be had on six candidates. All members are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
TAKE THIS FOR DISTRESSING
 BRONCHIAL COUGHS

BrOnchitis often leaves a nervous, hacking. worse on arising and at night fall, that is very wearing to the strength and hard on the nerves. Foleys Honey ahd Tar Compound Spreads a nealing, soothing coating on the inAarnsd lining of the throat. clear ing it at once Q hoarseness and tick ling phlegm and stopping the severe racking cough. Refuse any substitute offered in place of Foley's Honey and Tar Sold everywhers.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
IN DANCE AT KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CONCLAVE: BRILLIANT RECEPTION HELD
Many Features Mark First Days Session of Grand Command ery Including Big Street ParadeEection of Officers to Be Held This Morning-Many Prominent
 Members of the Order in Attendance

Hundreds of fair ladies and brave sir knights attended the reception at the Tutwiler last night. rendered to the grand commandery Knights Tenn plar of Alabama, visiting sir knights and ladies, by Cyrene commandery No. 10 of Birmingham. The several floors of the spacious hotel were crowded with the TempIars and their ladies and the g1ittering uniforms of the knights and the elegant gowns of their ladies made a brilliant and beautiful spectacle.
 Many novel features were provided for the entertainment of the guests, which included a fancy drill by Cy- rene's crack corps under command of Capt. w: T. Shillito, selections by the Shriners' band. vaudeville numbers and many other attractions. Each lady was presented with a beautiful sou venir plate on which the Knights Templar' emblem was engraved with the words, "Cyrene Commandery No. 10, K T., Birmingham, Ala,, 1916."
 Refreshments were served through out the evening and song and music and dancing made the affair one of the most enjoyable ever given in the. city. Eminent Commander Frank Barnes of Cyrene was a host in him. self in seeing that everybody had a good time. He was ably assisted by the membership of the local command cry
 FINE PARADE
 The exercises yesterday were carried out without single hitch or mishap and started with parade which was participated in by nearly 400 Knights Templar-probab1y the largest body that has ever assembled in the state. With their bands, namely, Zamora's band the. Alabama Boys Industrial school band and band from Tusca- loosa, interspersed in the parade, the knights made a brave showing. Ed Keiser and Jack Riddle acted as mar shals.
 Following the parade services were held at the First Methodist church. the Rev. J. W. Johnson, a sir knight. preached a special sermon, particularly appropriate to the occasion. At noon the grand commandery was opened. the ad- dress of welcome being given by Right Eminent Sir Russell NJ. Cunningham, who, in his usual eloquent manner. bade the visiting knights a hearty and fra ternal welcome. Sir Knight William C.. Griggs made a fitting response on behalf of the visitors.
 '. BUSINESS SESSION
 At 2 o'clock the business session and inspection of the grand commandery was held by Right Eminent Sir Knight Joseph K Orr, grand generalissimo of the grand encampment of Knights Ternplar of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
St. Andrews Annual Meeting

St Andrews Episcopal parish at its an- nual meeting. presided over by the rector the Rev. William s. Poynor, elected the following vestrymen for the year: H. H. Shell, senior warden J. ?. Mooore, junior warden; R. J. Williams, L. H. Woodrow, Langston McCally, w. c. Phillips, H. r. Burruss, J. B. Oliver, H. M. Dozier. F.
 B. Stevens, T. B. Akridge. The board of vestrymen was increased from seven to Il,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27

United States of America. The comforting of the Order of Knight of Malta by Cy- rene commandrey, closed the afternoon session.
 This morning the conclave will convene at o'clock and the unfinished business will be concluded. which will include the election of grand officers for the ensuing year. pr. W. W. Ransom of Birmingham will be lected as grand commander. The roster of the grand ana local commandery follows
 GRAND OFFICERS
 Hartsford L. Ison, grand commander; William R. Ransom, deputy grand com mander: Julian F. Spearman, grand gen. eralissimo; Duncan c. Carmichael grand captain general; John " F'alck, grand senior warden; Walter H. Trimby, grand junior warden; Josiah Thomas Mangum, grand prelate; Francis M. Stillwell, grand treasurer; George A. Beauchamp, grand recorder; Lawrence H. Lee. grand stand ard bearer; John Philip Melvin, grand sword bearer; Woolsey Finnell, grand warden; Julius H. Heineke, grand cap- tair of guard; Nathaniel l.. Mewhinney. committee on correspondence.
 CYRENE COMMANDERY
 Frank S. Barnes, eminent command CT; Arthur Gledhill, generalissimo; George F. Wheelock. captain general; George w. Hays, senior warden; Ern- est E Matthews, junior warden: Ma thaniel l.. Mewhinney, prelate; William W. Ransom, treasurer; Charles J. Geo hogan, recorder; John Fiddle standard bearer; Albert P. Wells, sword bearer; Henry Hiden. warder; E. L. Mccall, captain of the guard; C. R. Patterson, F. B. Keiser. J. H. Heineke. trustees; Arthur Barton, representative on Ma sonic temple board.
 DRILL CORPS
 w. F. shillito. captain: L. Il. Ho- bart. secretary; ". c. Baty, Milton Cook, A. c. Cooper. w. & DuBose, Nor ton England. B. l.. Frost. Fred Ful- ton. R. N. Griffin. J. W. Hanby, w j. Hill, .P. r. Jaqua, l.. A. Johnson, J. M. Kirk. E. R. E. Lee. G. K Letson E. w. Pearson. H. F. Rape, A. M Reeves, c. E. Roberts, w N Sharpe, E. B. Shehee, Robert Silliman, Norman Smith, c. A. Thornton, E. c. Thuston, C. G. Wetzel. D. B White.
 Among the prominent visiting Knights Templar attending the con- clave are: Joseph K Orr grand gen eralissimo of grand encampment and personal representative of the grand master. and the following past grand commanders of Alabama: John D. Will kinson, Mobile: Henry C. Davidson, Montgomery; John w. Phillips, Mo- bile; Robert S. Teague, Montgomery; Lewis J. Wright, TalladHga; Thomas H. Mettacks. New Decatur: Charles F. Martin. Woodstock. William E. Bing- ham, Tuscaloosa; and Walter Smith, Tuscaloosa. All the comrnanderies of the state with two exceptions are rep resented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-27
TODAY'S EVENTS

Annual conclave grand commandery, Knights Templar. Business session, a. m. Luncheon, 1:3O p. m
 Smoker and 'get-together'' meeting of Chamber of Commerce at p. m.
 Barbecue and dedication of new county bridge at Lovick.