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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-20
SOME GROWTH IN SHIPPING

The number OF vessels inspected O n the Pacific coast Of the
United States las grown from Ola in 1890 to LOO for the Pacific coast
and Honolulu, according TO the annual report of John K. Buger, super
vising inspector for the first district made public a few DAYS ago. The
total tonnage for 1890 was 19o276, and for 1915, 1O9S79o.
Bulger recommends the division of the first district. into two DEPART
ments, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hawaii ito be included in one,
and Portland, Seattle and Alaska the other.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-01-20
UNCLE SAM AND OTHERS

Aeroplanes for scouting purposes are n absolute and imperative
necessity in modern warfare.
OF these the United States army and navy combined have Just
twenty-three.
European countries have from 400 to 1,4O each. Think it over.
Senator Norris of Nebraska frequently begins work at his office bv
730 and never later than 8 o'clock. He is a never ending marvel to
official Washington, which for the most part, is not given to ear1y busi-
ness
Lansdale, Pa, claims a musical prodigy, aged I, who plays difficult
classics. Sounds like somebody has been playing the Tyre.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14
LEAVES FOR OKLAHOMA.

John Rodgers disposed OF his bar
Der shop in the Puritan Cigar store
this week to Mr.. Davis. the owner OF
the Strong barber shop. and will
leave Sunday night for Oklahoma City
to spend the holidays with his aged
mother. Mr.. Rodgers has planned
to return to Idaho shortly after the
first of the year and locate in Idaho
Falls where he will again engage In
business.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

number of voters awaited themselves
of the opportunity afforded them tc
register and transfer on election day
and the reports further indicate ex-
IRENE carelessness or ignorance on
the part of election judges in comply
ing even with the plain provisions OF
the said act.
While | am pleased to say that
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14
REVISE ELECTION LAWS Is
PLEA By ATTORNEY GENERAL
Present Statutes Afford No Remedy
Against Abuses Reported Last Month
Says Peterson's Biennial Report TO
the Governor.

A revision of the Idaho election laws
and a return to the old registration
system will be urged by Attorney Cen
eral Peterson in his biennial report
to Governor Alexander.
The attorney general says his re-
quests to the prosecuting attorneys in
the different counties for searching
investigation of fraud charges in the
recent election uncovered some de-
plorable negligence in the administra-
ton of that section of the registration
law which permits voters to exercise
their franchise when vouched for by
a property holder. but adds that pros
ecution for the violations would have
done little wholesome good. since
many errors in handling the vote were
the result of ignorance on the part of
election officials.
Says Attorney General Peterson in
part:
The last election in this state dem
onstrated beyond any question of
doubt the extreme weakness of our
election laws.
Many Radical Changes.
The legislature of 1912, by chapter
80 of the laws of that session, made
radical amendments of the registra-
ton and election laws that had there
tofore obtained in the state. BY this
act 1t became unnecessary to register
before election day, the act authoriz-
ing the election officials to register
n applying to vote upon his being
vouched for by a property holder or
freeholder of the precinct in which he
desires to vote. Under the provisions
of he said act transfers from one pre-
cinct to another may be had upon
election day.
The purpose of the legislature in
passing this act was undoubtedly laud-
able. 1t sought to obtain as large a
vote as possible, with the least posi-
BILE inconvenience to the citizens of
the state.
unfortunately the said act
opened the door to fraud, encOur-
aged carelessness and threw a
suspicion upon our entire election
proceedings.
Shortly after the last election the
attorney general requested a report
from the county attorneys of the vari-
Gus counties of the state upon the
number of votes sworn in under the
act above referred to on election day;
a report upon the fraudulent votes. if
any was revealed by the returns, and a
report as to whether there was any
indication of widespread conspiracy to
commit fraud in the said election.
Vast Number Sworn In.
These reports indicate that a vast
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

the peace and welfare of our state
that radical changes and amendments
be made therein.
Back to Old System.
" We must go back to our old sys-
tenn of registration which allowed a
certain reasonable period for registra-
ton. Require that Registration then
be closed and a reasonable time al
lowed between such time and the
election during which an investiga-
ton may be had of the qualifca-
tions of those registering and thus
preparing the vote. Those not so reg
istered must be refused the right to
vote.
Further, the legislature should
provide qualifications for election Of
iicials. so as to insure competent and
capable handling and counting of the
ballots, and a full and strict compli-
ance with the election laws OF the
state.
This matter | deem to be Of grave
Importance. and | trust your excel
lency may see fit TO recommend CON
sideration thereof by the incoming
legislature"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

widespread conspiracy to commi
fraud on behalf of any party. never
theless they do show de%plorable negli
gence in the administration of tn,
said act.
"Large numbers of voters were
permitted to register on election
day without being vOuched for Mt
all.
"Great numbers of voters were
vouched for by individuals who
did not possess the qualifications
required by the act
"In many instances election Of
ficials themselves were active In
swearing In voters.
"Party workers acted as vOuch-
ers for a suspiciOusly large num-
Der Of voters.
I'm some precincts ballots we're Civ
EN- to the voters with the stubs at
tached, which stubs contained the
number of the ballot, and thus made
possible the Identification of every
vote cast, violating the constitutional
provision of the state which guaran-
tees to every voter a secret ballot.
I'm one instance, at least, in
%toxicating liquor, which was be-
ing held by county officers in
cases tried or to be tried by them
for violations of the liquor laws
of the state, was taken on cleo
ton day and used, according to
report, in the persuasion of OBJ
stinate voters.
Like IN Kind OF Came"
1.-THE returns from the precincts in
many instances show carelessness or
extreme incompetency on the part of
the election officials. and all in all the
last election seemed to be considered
by the people generally as a kind of
game.
The proceedings did not possess
the solemnity and dignity requisite
in a government function so vital
and important under our form of gov
eminent as an election.
Prosecutions for violations of
the election laws were seriously
considered by this office, but It
was found that the law afforded
no adequate remedy against the
abuses reported.
"In some Instances, doubtless, the
election officials might have been
successfully prosecuted, but no ade-
quate or salutary lesson, in the opin-
ion Of the attorney general, would
have been derived therefrom. The
fault was not particularly with the
officers who had charge OF the cleo
ton. The fault lies with the system
under which they were working this
system being corrected, our citizens
being of a superior type. our elections
will assume the dignity they should
possess.
The only remedy lies in a complete
right-about face; a competent, pains
taking and thorough revision of our
laws. and IT is essential to
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14
SERVICES,

German Lutheran services will -
held at the Presbyterian church rsg.
ularly on tho second and fourth San.
day OF each month. beginning At 1l:eo
a. m. Sunday school preceding cd
service. beginning at 1890 O'Clock
You arc invited to attend these ~.
Woes.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

The largest line OF heaters ana
ranges at the old price at oliver q
hcKown Hardware Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

l.. L.. Evans. Jr.. left Wednesday
night for Salt Lake on a mission Of
business.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

s. l.. Payne OF Medley was In Ameri-
a Falls Tuesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE-TwO fresh COWS, cheap II
taken at once. l.. j. Fulner, Amer
lean Falls, Idaho.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

MONEY TO LOAN-Private money to
loan on good farms. Frank Pea
cock, American Falls. Nov. 16 II
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

FOR SALE-One good Poland China
male hog. one year old. Gus Mar
tent 1877 II
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-14

the peace and welfare of our state
that radical changes and amendments
be made therein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
METHOD|STS LOSE
 AGAIN ID PULLMAN
Pollock Winner of Pitchers Battle With Ardis-G.
 Ware Gets Homer

Cullman, May 9.-(Special.)-S Bernard grabbed the third game from Birming- ham College today by the score of to 3. The game was a pitchers battle be- tween Ardis and Pollock, St. Bernard punched hits in fourth, seventh and eighth The Methodists appeared in bad batting slump. Team work and lacking opportune hits won game and series for St. Bernard.
 Morris and ONeil starred in field G. Ware secured a home run in the first inning. Mulrooney got three hits out of four times up.
 Both teams fought hard throughout Gillem's failure to touch third in the ninth, with run that would have won the game. Birmingham plays Decatur r M C. A. tomorrow Score: R. H. E.. St. Bernard ......,..... 900 200 220-6 g 1 blrmlngnam .-..........., l0l coo 1O0-3
 aBtteries: Pollock and Giibreath; Ardis and G. Ware
 Summary: Home run, G. Ware Two base hSss, Morris, Gillian, Mulrooney Double plays, Mulrooney to O'Neil Base on balls Pollock 3. Struck out Pollock f. Ardis g. Umpire, King. Time of game 2:1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
TALLADEGA LOSES
 AFTER TAKING LEAD

Talladesa, May .-(Special) )--Rome still retained her leadership by defeating Tal- ladega today, to :. The game was just given to Rome by Clapp in the eighth with the score to in favor of Tal- ladega With three men on bases and two out Tolbert knocked an easy fly to CIapp who muffed it, giving Rome run. Pond, next up, got two-bagger, scoring two runs, tieng the game. In the ninth with Pierre on second Manush singled to cen ter, Pierre scoring op Camps error to Gooch. Clapp loafed on two more balls and letting them go for singles which were easy outs. Lowe featured at bat for Talladega. Selph made his debut and played a good game. Bowden pitched a fine game and deserved to win. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
EDITED BY JACK BETHEA

time in the inning, brought an end to the agony with a grounder to Lindsay.
 ElIams tripple with Kores on second brought in the tally that proved to be the winning run. The Barons' first run came in the sec ond on Clark's vicious drive over the fence. Another was added in the second on Smiths single, fie1der's choice, McDona1ds single and Sheehan's error on Derrick's grounder The third run was scored in the fourth on Clarks second home run.
 The Barons' big inning came in the fifth, four runs being scored, which at first appeared enough to win the game. With one down, Ponder started things with a sin gle to right Eddie Mcdonald drew a walk and Derricks double scor&1 the Baron hurler and put Eddie on third. Meusel rapped a scorcher to center scoring Eddie and Derrick Meusel took third on Danny Clark's single to right and scored on the double steal, Clark going out at second Another run was added in the next inning on Smiths single, Ponder's sacrifice and Kauffman's error.
 In the ninth the Barons staged an exquisite rally which brought every fan in the stands to their support. Mike Hauser. batting for Ponder. lifted one over first and took third on Eddie McDonald's vicious drive to right, which es- caped Baker. Derrick slammed one between second and first which Sheehan speared. Emil Meusel cracked 8 safety to center and Mike and Eddie romped across. The Baron gardner swiped second. Here Ellam used bit of strategy in passing Bill Lindsay with the count two balls and one strike to get to young Caton. The move was successful, for the recruit gardner popped out to Kaufman.
 Arthur Johnson didn't show much form and Moley was right in removing him from the game. Johnny is not showing too much form of late but the veteran will como around before long. Elmer Ponder had all kinds of stuff, and he set the Vols down in order for four innings, and had not fate been against him, the Barons would have gotten away with colors flying.
 The sun was rather treacherous causing two players to get credit for hits. The Vols rally in the seventh was started this way: Eddie McDon- aid, being blinded on Sheehan's bounc- CT. Apple" Kores was forced to turn his back on Red Smiths roller also Fortunately, the outfielders didn't have so awfully many chances and thus probably more hits were saved.
 Ellam has used four of his pitch CTS against Birmingham in two days. Roy had about resolved that Moleys fifth and last of the Vols twirling corps will face the Barons today. If the old jinx is not still in the local camp, Floyd Kroh is slated to be driven to the showers, for the Barons must win today in order to maintain the record that we have established thus far-not losing home series.
 Meusel looks better every day. This boy is certainly some ball player. Yes terday two timely walleps was the do- ings of his bat while he made & cir GUS catch in deep center that resulted in a double play. Moley has 8 great player in the New York State league recruit, and he will be heard from more and more as the season pro- gresses.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10

Two-Base Hits-Derrick, Baker,
 Three Base Hit-Ellam.
 Home Runs-Reilly Williams, Clark 2. Sacrifice Hits-Ponder, William, kores, Meusel
 Bases On Balls-Ellis 2, Herbert. l, John son 2, Ponder 4.
 Left on Bases-Nashville 9, Birmng- ham 3.
 Hits-Off Johnson in innings, Wells 6 in 1-S innings, Ellis in 2-3 innings Hits-Off Wells l, Ellis 2, Johnson l, Ponder D.
 Time of Game-2:36
 Umpires-Hart and Rudderham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
FOOD FOR RANDOM
Ky FRED BODEI<EH
]! That certainly was a heart

Gosh That certainly was heart breaker.
 When a ball game is lost after fight ing as hard as we did yesterday, it don't hurt so much to drop a game occa sionally. Moley had his bunch chucked full of fight yesterday, but that Ellam crew was just as full and we had our hands full.
 The lost of the battle equalized the series and the big end of the Vols stay in Birmingham will sway to the Barons when we put over win today. Moley will probably send either Karl Black or Emmett Perryrnan to the firing line The Barons must beat Floyd Kroh, the invincible portwheel- CT But it can be done and the Barons will do it.
 Young Daniel Clark got a couple circuit clouts yesterday that added considerable interest to the early stages of the game Danny pasted two over the right field fence, a feat
 
 plished at Redwood Field with all sorts of big league players performing out there. The first wallop was just inside the foul line and Gabby Street must have had some question to Um- pire Harts decision judging from the defiance he hurled at the arbitrator. Danny repeated his feat of the second inning when he strolled to the plate in the fourth inning and again caused MT. Tom Wells a bit of embarrass- ment by putting one over the score board.
 That game yesterday should be in the win column this morning instead of the lost The Barons might not have outplayed Roy Ellam and his bunch of Vols, but they certainly did show them what they were getting paid for. Every man on the team had his heart in the game yesterday and fought hard for a win, but it couldn't be pulled across. The Vols outlucked us, if there is such a thing.
 The Vols got good start on Arthur Johnson. Williams and Sheehan led off with singles. The next two Vols went out, but Moley ordered Johnson to walk Apple" Kores, who has some what of a reputation for hitting, to get Ellam Johnson got so use to missing the plate that he couldn't locate it for Ellam and the former Baron walked, forcing Gloomy Gus Williams across. In the second ses- sion, a couple of more were added. Reilly opened by pasting one to deep center that was good for circuit trip. Williams was safe on Catons error and stole second. Baker doubled to left and Gloomy Gus" again can tered across.
 The Vols had to be content with Ponder on the mound until the seventh when the Barons decided to donate few tallies and the Vols took it upon themselves to secure a few more counters. Sheehan started the whole affair when he singled to left Baker flew out but Kaufman responded with blow to left Kores hit hot grounder to second and, with a double play in sight, the pill took bad hop and managed to, evade Dannie Clark Meusel let it get by him and by the time that Caton had shot the ball to second when Kores anchored. two runners had scored. Ellam struck out but Gabby Street singled to right, scoring Kores. Marshall, batting for Ellis, was safe on Bill Lindsays error and both runners advanced on Ponder's balk to second. Williams cleaned the sacks with a homer to deep center. Sheehan, up for his second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
ANNISTON AGAIN
 LOSES TO NEWMAN

Newman, May s-(Special.) .)-Newnan de- feated Anniston in the second game of the series by the score of to 5, the feature of the game being the hitting of Gondolfi and Mackie and the base-stealing of Flynn and Gondolf. Flynn stole home in the seventh inning. Watkins, pitching for Newman, hurled a good game, all though little wild Rope was the batting star for the visitors getting home run
 in the eighth with two men on Box
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
IMPORTANT MEETING
 OF BASEBALL BOARD

There will be an important meeting of the Birmingham amateur baseball com- mission tonight at the city hall, starting at S:30 o'clock. Secretary Harrison said last night that there were several very important issues to come before the board and an interesting meeting is expected,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
MOBILE TAKES THIRD
 STRAIGHT VICTORY

Mobile, May s-Memphis pitchers were both wild and ineffective today and Mo pile experienced no trouble making it three straight victories, score g to 8. Brown started for Memphis, but was driven from the mound in the fifth inning after walk, double, triple and single had scored three runs. Wright succeeded him and was wild. walks, wild pitches. errors, passed ball and three hits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10

ouWI1dfy. IWO-DdSe hltS, BurgeSS 7, Hanson. Stolen base, Bowdoin. Double
 plays, Burgess to Pope. Waldron to Smith, Burgess to Reagan to Pope. Left on bases, Griffin 6, LaGrange A. Hit by pitched balls, Williams (Wilson and Robertson). Hits, off Livingston 13, off Robertson 3. Struck out, Livingston 4, Robertson 4. Passed balls, Williams Time of game, 1:40. Umpire Bagwell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
LAGRANGE UNABLE
 TO HIT ROBERTSON

LaGrange, May 9.-(SpeciaI)-In a game featured by the hitting of Bur
 gess and Hanson and the pitching of Robertson, LaGrange was defeated by Griffin today by the score of 5 to 1. The LaGrange batters were unable to connect with Robertson's pitching when the hits were needed Box score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10

Camp, Pond. Stolen bases, Werner Troutman, Koenig. Double plays, Selph to Garrett Manush to Werner to Pond Base on balls, Fisk 3, Bowden ?. Left on bases, Rome 5. Talladega z. Hit by pitched balls, Manush, Donaldson. Struck out, Fisk 1. Bowden 3. Passed balls Gooch. Time, 1:45 Umpire, LaRoque Attendance 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10

. *Johannsen hit for Lacey in ninth,
 ~sWilianson hit for Russell in ninth.s
 Score by innings:
 Summary: Stolen bases, Flynn 2, Con dolfi ?. Two-base hits Gutterez, Gondolfi. Home-run Rope. Double plays, Gondolfi to Griffin; Matthews to Gondolfi. Left on bases, Anniston 3, Newman g. Bases on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
TEXAS LEAGUE

At Dallas: Dallas 2, Houston f. At Shreveport: Shreveport 4, San An tonic S.
 At Waco: Waco 1, Beaumont o. At Fort Worth: Fort Worth B. Calves ton l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
American Association

At Minneapolis: Minneapolis 3. Indian apolis g. At Kansas City: Kansas City g, Colum- bus 8.
 At St. Paul: St. Paul z, Louisville B. At Milwaukee, Milwaukee 14, Toledo &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-10
International League

At Newark: Newark g. Montreal g. At Richmond: Richmond 5, Rochester s. At Providence: Providence 10, To- ronto g.
 (No others scheduled)