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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-09
BARONS START 1916 TRAINING
 SEASON AT RICK WOOD TODAY
Blacks Arrival Increases List to Six-MOre Ex- pected Today-The Entire Battery Group Scheduled to Arrive by Tomorrow

The 1916 spring training season of the Barons will begin this morning 2 when Manager Carlton MoIesworth will assemble all players that are in the city to Rickwood Field for a brief workout. The practice will start about 10 o'clock and will continue until aft CT noon when Moley will disband his crew until tomOrrcw morning, when the entire battery men for the pre- season workouts.
 With the arrival of Karl Black, the HarOn sOuthpaw. yesterday morning. the number of Barons in the city was facs cased to six. The following regu- la,s nre expected te report to prac- tsce this morning: Danny Clark. fn- fielder, Karl Black, pitcher; Burleigh Crimes pitcher; Dick RGbertsOn pitcher; Arthur Johnson, pitcher; Ce- ell Coombs, outfielder. and large number of rockies who are seeking Q try-out in the Southern league.
 Only exceedingly light workouts will feature the practice today. The medicine ball will be the chief implement, while the players will do little tossing in or der to Timber up. During today and to- night the remainder of the battery men are expected to arrive as to start the battery practice by tomorrow. Perryman is the ony remaining regular Baron twirler that is not already in camp. Perryman is expected to arrive today from his home in Stork, F'la where he has been spending the winter. Ponder and Miller, two recruit twirlers, are also expected today.
 CATCHERS MAY ARRIVE TODAY
 Moley stated yesterday afternoon that he was hoping some of the catchers would arrive before time for practice this morning. Red Smith was expected late yesterday afternoon, but did not arrive. Moley was expecting him, however, on some of the late night trains. Jordan, Cleare and Hauser, recruit receivers, are also expected today or early tomorrow
 Provided the full list of battery men and local rockies report as scheduled, over 15 candidates for the 1916 Baron team will be at practice on tomorrow morning. At the practice today. not more than 10 are expected. although the list mlght be swelled by the arrival of other players this morning. Moley was at the baseball headquarters all day yesterday waiting for more arrivals, but gave up the task shortly after o'clock.
 The grounds are in good condition for the opening of the practice season AL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-09
TO MEET TANKS

The Barons meet the New York Ameri- cans and New York Nationals here and .odlney to Tuscaloosa to meet the Uni versitY of Alabama. Games have also been arranged with the Blount County High school and the Kewanta academy. This will complete the exhibition games oi the Barons.
 Although about seven or eight Barons have not signed as yet, the entire roster will report here Tuesday. None of the players are offering serious resistance on accepting the cut and Moley expects to have them all in the fold shortly after their arrival. The lure of the game will play an important part, is the way Moley looks at it.
 The practice this morning will not amount to anything important otherwise than marking the formal opening of the 1916 training camp of the Barons. Moley will start his ninth year as leader of the Barons in training with a good outlook of a winning team-an annual custom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-09

though during the past winter football games tore the field up considerably, all repairs have been made and everything is in readiness
 The full Baron roster will be in camp on Tuesday. The number will probably reach to over 30, including battery men. Although but few exhibition games are booked, the majority of the practice will be furnished by games between the van niganS and the regulars
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

model, Miss Amcs. The new State
Art gallery has commissioned a mural
painting of Spring, and | can no more
find a girl to pose for it than if |
were asking for one cut out of a solid
diamond. | called here tonight mean
ing to ask Reggie Burke if he could
assist me. | misunderstood the JAM
tor, and mounted one floor too high.
Finding the door ajar. | peeped in, and
saw your charming little study of a
fawn. Do be kind, Miss Ames, and
lend me your model. I'll pay her full
time, both for you and for myself"
The girl blushed ~furiously, and her
eyes darted a sidelOng glance at a
~full-length mirror standing close to
the wall. Parker understood. She
was her own model!
"Oh," he said, sis that it?"
Evidently astonished, and not a little
amused, Parker was gentleman enough
to spare the girl any embarrassment.
Bending again yer the nymph in clay,
he said quietly:
"My eyes cannot take in more than
one such wondrous creation at a time.
l might have guessed the truth, be-
cause no other model in this city could
possibly have inspired this figure. You
nave a masterpiece here. OF course,
there are faults, due to lack of train
ing, but these weigh as nothing against
the sure touch of the artist and the
true sense of form. l hadn't the
least notion that you could do work
like this. What a pity! What a pity!'
Mary arched her eyebrows as the
artist gave her a swift and searching
glance.
81 hate pretense," he went on quiet
ly. you are too poor to study under
the masters you need. Isn't that so?
Don't l know too well what it means?
Many a day have l worked in Julien's
and sustained exhausted nature on a
ten-centimes roll bought for breakfast
and another for dinner. Now, let
me suggest a way out of your diff
f1culties. ! "a no offense. ] speak
as one artist to another. ] am sOrely
in need Of just such q model as that
from which you have fashioned your
naiad. VIII you pose for me? I'll
pay you well-and ] may be able to
help you In other ways. Think 1t
over. and let me know"
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

Cotton the salt! There isn't as much
eye"
81 have some," said Mary. "T1l go
and fetch it,"
She was gone, so long that Delaney
grew impatient, and yelled for her at
the top of his voice. She came at
once, but not alone. She was accom-
panied by a go%od-looking, well-dressed
man of about t~hirty-five years of age,
whose face and manner betokened the
successful artist.
The three young men hailed him
gleefully as "Evan," and invited him to
join in the impromptu meal. He ac-
cepted instantly, and was evidently
more than willing to renew memories
of his own student days. Mary,
whose eyes were sparkling but whose
demeanOr vas now somewhat sub
dued, calmly introduced the newcomer
to John as Mr.. Evan Parker, and the
surname revealed an artist whose
work commanded high prices both
uSolCIS anu SOuilOlSScuIS
Now, a dramatic thing had hap
pened during Mary Ames' brief alb
from her friends, an event des-
tined to shape the whole course of her
life. She had gone into her room
expecting to find it empty, and was
surprised, even a trifle indignant, by
discovering that the rich and we'll
known Evan Parker had actually
dared to enter her apartment without
permission. He had even stripped the
wet cloths off the clay study on which
she vas engaged. Nor did he turn
at the sound of her footsteps, but
continued his scrutiny of the clay fig
ure. His attitude was reverent. He
seemed to eXude q GREATNESS admira-
ton.
"WOnderful !" he murmured softly
to himself. Il didn't think there was
anyone within a thousand miles who
could create anything like that. But
where on earth did she get her model?'
Now, Mary Ames was well aware
that Parker's appreciation of her
work was genuine. She knew, too, that
praise from Sir Rupert was praise
indeed" and her heart swelled with
momentary pride. Yet she had to find
commonplace words somehow.
"Have you called on me, Mr.. Park
err" she inquired.
The intruder spun round on his
heels.
"a thousand pardons." he said, bow
ing gracefully. 81 am here by mis-
take. l am horribly hard up for a
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10
M ary's Decision.

John thoroughly enjoyed the society
of the Irrepressibles, and, marvellous
to relate, had fallen head over, heels
in low with Mary Ames. The girls
beauty and a naturally sweet DISPOSE
ton combined with her artistic lean
ing to single her out as a desirable
wife. Moreover, what a delight it
would be if he could WOO and win
her as a mere wOrkingman, and lead
her on their wedding day, into that
glittering circle of rank and wealth
FOR which every young and cookbook
ing woman is inclined, no matter what
her other ideals may be.
or course, he maintained his sol
disant style. Since he did not wish
o for regular employment, he &C.
cepted Brother Billy's offer, and helped
in the work of the mission settlement.
Brother Billy's keen brain soon pene-
trated the young ~millionaire's disguise.
A few tactful inquiries in other quar-
ters, a few well-known flies in the
shape of comments on men and affairs
casts which John rose at open
mouthed and unsuspicious-quickly
made the evangelist aware of his pro-
tege's identity.
One night, when the Irrepressibles
had gone to some revel arranged by
men of their own set, John sat in his
room and probed deep into his heart.
In other words, he tried to survey
Mary Ames from every point of view
as the partner of his future life. She
filled the bill adequately. She was
beautiful and would grace his board
as its mistress. She was we'll edu-
Gated. He might never fear that her
graceS would be dimmed when she
dazZled and astonished the world as
the marchioness of Castleton. Above
all, her timid and trusting nature en-
wrapped her like some delicate gauze
which half revealed, half hid, the fas-
cinating creature of flesh and blood
beneath.
After half an hour of close self
communion, he resolved to put his
fortunes to the test then and there.
Walking upstairs, he knocked at
Mary's door, knowing that the girl
was in, since they had parted on the
landing, she having announced wist-
fully that she meant to take a little
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

time in solitude "tO solve a problem"
John had smiled at the words. He
believed she was referring to the ever
present burden of debt. He knew that
Mary had tried in vain to secure an
art dealers commission for complet-
ing the s~tatuette, but not a man among
the local fraternity had sense enough
to see the real merit of the clay model.
They even refused to give her the
means of turning the soft mold into
lasting marble.
He smiled pleasantly now at thought
Of the wonderment which would leap
to her eyes when she found herself Il
titled lady with command of almost
unlimited means.
Naturally, he took good care that
she did not run short of the absolute
necessarieS of life. Little scheming
was needed toward that end, since
the IrrepressibleS never asked whence
a ~five-dollar bill came-they merely
whooped at sight of it, and planned
Lucullian %banquetS. The Irish jani-
tor, too, was easily persuaded not to
put his threats into execution. But
John meant to win Mary fairly. In
that he was adamant. He had been
swindled and humbugged so outra-
geOusly in the past that the wife of his
choice must come to his arms single
minded and unsoiled, sincerely loving
him for himself alone.
So it was with a mixture of high
resolve and tr%epidatiOn of heart that
he tapped on her door. He was sur
priSed by the sound of the voice that
babe him enter. Mary had been cry
ing. She made no effort to restrain
her tears even when she saw John.
"Why, grille, what is the matter?"
he said tenderly.
She hung her head and muttered
brokenly that it was silly to give way
like that, but she could not help it.
He placed a hand gently on her
shoulder.
won't you confde in me-, dear?" he
said.
It was the first time he had ven-
tured on any real tenderness In word
or act, and the girl lifted her stream
Ing eyes to his.
"'There are some things which 4
woman cannot tell q man, even 4
friend whom she prices" she sobbed.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

f'arker's handsome face flushed with
anger when he learned the nature of
Johns errand.
81 shall be obliged TO you, my good
fellow, If you will mind your own bust
ness" he said Jelly. people Of your
class don't grasp these things. Miss
Ames and | are blessed, or cursed,
with the artistic temperament, and it
is a mere piece of impertinence on
your part to even try to understand
u.s.
Johns lips set tightly and his fists
clenched.
IF I can't convince you by the
spoken word" he said sternly, "T1l try
another style of argument. You are
a man, l suppose, but I tell you
straight you have the soul of a dog,
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10
EIGHTH EPISODE
"in Bohemia"
The ~IrrepressibIes.

hiCPtS cS'0iSo
One evening at dusk John Burton
was seated in his study killing the
half hour which interviewed before he
must go to his dressing room and
change his clothes for dinner. For
some reason his thoughts were tinged
with an unusual melancholy. He
found himself reviewing the by-gone
Years, and the singular conclusion was
borne in on him that he had never
been really happy since he ceased to
earn a living by manual labor.
He was now Il marquis and Il man
of great means, yet, in the midst of
Il palatial establishment, with Il troop
of servants ready to obey his slightest
wish, and an expensive French chef
even then preparing his solitary meal,
he suddenly realized that the last gen.
tuine pleasure within recollection had
nothing Whatsoever to do with titles
and luXuries.
Moved by an uncomfortable impulse
he Sprang to his feet and ran upstairs
two steps at a time. His valet was
arranging the studs in a dress shirt.
"Quit that" cried John, cheerfully.
I'm off on a trip. Take charge here
till 1 come back. My lawyers will
attend to the necessary expenses"
For what period shall l pack, sir?"
inquired the man.
Nothing doing" grinned John. "Tll
fix things for myself"
Producing a bunch of keys, he IN
locked a drawer which the valet was
never allowed to open, and astonished
his servitor by bringing forth an old
and worn suit of blue serge, the
everyday best" rig of his working
days, which, with a thick flannel shirt,
he proceeded to don forthwith.
Beyond a plentiful supply of money,
John TOOK nothing with him which
savored of the dignity he was leav-
ing behind. He meant giving himself
a genuine test. He took a train for a
neighbOring town. ate a meal at a small
restaurant (tO be candid, he found
the food coarse and unpalatable) and
set about finding Il lodging such as
would be suitable to q mechanic out of
work. A friendly policeman directed
him, and the mans Sunburned face
looked so kindly and sympathetic that
John asked him where he might seek
employment with some prospect OF sue
cess. just then a row i'm the street
called for the Intervention of the law.
Two men were fighting, and the
policeman was about TO grab the pair
of them whom an elderly, Wizened man.
fully SiNty-tive years of are, ran from
a dilapidated building labeled mission
Hail. and thrust himself between the
pugilists.
Come now. Jim, and you, Tom :" cried
e peacem0ker amicably. "What's
III his about? Why should two good
pals like you try to settle a dispute
like a couple of snarling ours? All
right, officer he went on, winking at
the policeman, "IH fix things. This
stupid scrap ends here and now.
; Neither of 'em will hit Brother Billy
will you, mates?'
p The combatants looked sheep1sh.
zone volunteered IN explanation which
the other capped by demanding fierce
ly:
"Why didn't yeu tell me sooner?'
So the row was settled. incidentally,
John made the acquaintance of me
who had devoted his whole life to the
eService of his fellows. Brother Billy
Ainvited him to enter the Mission hall.
and looked puzzled on hearing that
his new friend was in search of work.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

~ Don't Know What | Shall Say When
He Comes"
and not a well-bred dog at that. Still,
the veriest cur will show its teeth
when attacked, and now I'm going to
lick you into obedience"
Parker IA so angry already that
he was nothing lOath to accept the
challenge. He was a well-set-up man
and something of an athlete, SO the
twO were fairly well matched.
They fought like a couple of bulls,
raising such a racket in the aspect
able neighborhood which harbored the
artists studio that servants came run
ming in dismay. None dared to inter-
fere, whereupon someone sent for the
police. 1t CHANGED that Brother Billy
was actually talking to a roundsman
when a terrified housemaid blurted
out the amazing statement that a
strange man, who gave his name as
John Burton, was trying to kill Mr..
Parker.
The two hurried after the maid, but
while on the way, Brother Billy
thought it high time to reveal Johns
status. The policeman was surprised
of course, but the knowledge that he
was dealing with a millionaire mar
quis modified his attitude consider
ably. John was getting the better of
Parker, and had almost succeeded in
breaking the scoundrel's right wrist
when the policeman dashed in and
dragged nm OH his victim.
Parker, n senses had never de
serted nun G-aFtd paternity at his
4SsiiitAI' o1l iAouoheu the p~oilcellan
lI''. "' WIS SIMPLY TO eject me III
tIuuet Afolh ms mousse.
"lIL9 ~ C'ld'5e'~ ne Shared. Ill
o''I WIN III III announcer way / kh""
~" !" ""'' IlAl' 'Ae oFuIe. III MT
nm worse IMAM ne can ever MI me-
John understood, but had no option
III Il"l moment save TO accompany
me poilceInan' tie had barely gone
o'' "ne1 -r"lS u"9Heu H. eHe was
~ "nu,eSeu WIN i4en@leu resolve llIl
= ~ nv not0e a. hISI tle III
Hn0'eieu Uolul'Ion oA lle room ana
. ~ y %rS'o IT"-
~. 5aun -'tN o0"H ""N
H I poleeln""'
49, - 0N V'N "H "N"'
-" - ''i "tt"0h Sou' SIZE ue-
~ ''elI0"llS'
ieS' was 'he savage answer. HOW
ulu ne come 10 KNOW OF my letter!
II showed II TO MN. he asked
me TO marry him"
And what did you say?"
l refused. L am sick of being poor.
am here to tell you now that | agree
10 your terms"
She had given no heed to Brother
Billy, who had withdrawn to q corner
OF the studio when she ran in.
What are those terms?" he said
quietly.
She wheeled round on him like an
angry goddess.
"What business is that of vours?o
she napped "Keep your nsoim-sinp-
ing for those who need if. don't
NOT vat anybown
81 can guess ONLY foo we,l ), ron,ioa
tbe saddenad evonoo,is+ Spnt VOW
have chosen wronglv' von de,nded s gpI
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

Just then Tom Delancev shouted for
the salt. Little wonder if Mary's
eyes shone and her mind was dis
traught.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

John Burton, a worker in a steel mill,
suddenly inherits an English title and $1O,-
000, 600. He decides he will spend his life,
if necessary, in IN attempt to solve the
question rs Humanity in the Grip of
Evil?" Each episode of this series forms
a distinct story in itself depicting his ex-
periences in his search for the truth.
The Tupelo journal., 1916-11-10

THE missionary was a judge of men.
lone glance at the young m~illionaire's
| cIean-cut, thoughtful, and self-reliant
face told him that here was no waster,
but q mar wei. able to take care of
Ehimself.
Il could do with your help here"
he said instantly. Sometimes my
lambs grow troublesome sheep. and
Require rather strenuous handling"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
U. s. MAIL HEADS
 OFF MARRIAGE LICENSE

A dejected youth who evidently be-
 ieved that the guy who wrote the stuff about love laughing at lock smiths lived before the days of R. F. D.'s and other rapid means of com munication, passed out of the court house this morning A few minutes before he had confidently applied to County Clerk J. A Lea for license to wed a certain maiden in his neigh horhood, stating that she had reached the mature age of Is years and was entitled to enter into a contract of matrimony upon her own account But Uncle Sam had beaten the swain by several hours, and the clerk dis maye dthe youth by producing a let ter which in words and figures was about as follows: Do not issue li- cense for the marriage of my daugh- ter. She is only IF years of age.'
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
BANK OF ROGERS
 IS PAYING OUT

Little Rock, Feb 11.-Bank Com missioner Davis yesterday received a telegram from Senator J. R. Duty, who has had charge of the legal end of the negotiations, to the effect that Towne Young, trustee for Texas cap italists, had just paid over $25,000 on the purchase of the assets of the Bank of Rogers, All the assets were sold to Young for $S5,000, of which $25,000 is paid in cash, and the bal ance in two years, without interest. Ali the assets remain in the posses sion of the bank commissioner, and as fast as collected will be applied to the obligations of the defunct in stitution, An application will be made to the court within the next 10 days for an order of distribution for the funds on hand. The commission CT does not know just how much there is in the hands of the special deputy commissioner.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
POTASH BRINGS
 MILL BIG PROFIT
WxsRsesasssa-ss.g4-ss.ss ss 7S--sssssse;,

Twenty-Five hundred pounds of potash, bought by the Conway Cotton Oil and Gin Company a year ago at about two cents a pound, was sold yesterday by Manager J. Frank Jones for neat little profit of IS cents pound. The potash was bought to be used in fertilizer mix ture, but was left on hand at the close of the season last year. Little was thought about it until a few days ago, when Mr Jones learned of an other mill selling some of this prod- uct at 19 cents a pound to Philadel- phia concern. He wrote to the same company offering to take 20 cents a pound for the stock here. The an swer came by wire accepting it and Mr. Jones is wondering how much bigger profit he could have secured Potash is used in making ammuni- tion and is becoming extremely scarce all over the world.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
NORMAL STUDENTS
 10 GIVE CONCERT

Students of the voice department in the Arkansas State Normal School will give concert Thursday night at the Grand Theatre, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Lila w. Harrell, director of the department. The program will include numbers by the elee clubs and three solos. Rehearsals have been in progress several weeks, and the en- tertainment promises to be one ot un- usual meri. Tickets will be on sale at Florence Drug Company Wednes- day, at 25 and 35 cents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
"A BORN. l3 DIE IN
 TOWNSHIP IN JANUARY

According to Dr. J. S. Westerfield, registrar of vital statistics for Con- way and Cadron township, there were 24 births and 13 deaths in the city and township during January, as follows:
 Births; White, 14; black, 10; to- tai, 24; males, r; females, '; born in city, 10; born in Cadron township, IT Deaths: White, 10; black, 3; to- tai, 13; males, 10; females, 3; died in city, 6; died in township, '.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
INVENTS FEEDING DEVICE.

Little Rock, Feb. II-Commission- CT John H. Page calls attention to the fact that J. F. Britt of Stuttgart has invented device for the sanitary feeding of stock which is destined to be of great value to stock men and feeders It is made of wire and put together so securely that it cannot be broken or torn apart by stock. It is used for the feeding of all kinds of stock and chickens. It is an Arkan- sas invention, and Mr. Britt will probably make some arrangement for it's manufacture by Little Rock plant.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
VOTES FOR WOMEN
 URGED AT HENDRIX

Mrs. T. T. Gotham of Little Rock, a prominent member of the National American Woman's Suffrage Associa- tion, at 10 o'clock this morning made an address before the students of Hendrix College. In the audience al so was a number of women from the city. Mrs Cotnam's address was an appeal for the support of the men in securing suffrage for women. Her talk was well received.
 This afternoon at o'clock Mrs. Gotham will make a similar address at the public school.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
CLARENDON IN NEED
 OF AID, HAYS WIRES

Little Rock, Feb. Ex-Governor Hays yesterday afternoon received the following telegram from Richard s. Haes, acting president of the Busi- ness Mems League of St. Louis:
 understand Clarendon, Ark, is in distress from floods. Is help from St. Louis needed?"
 The governor replied as follows; |"Clarendon and other points in Ar kansas are in need of help"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-11
NORMAL VS. CUMBERLAND

Coach Dan Estes and the Normal basketball team left this morning for row night the Pedagogues will meet the fast Cumberland College clan. The Normal hopes to down the Noun taineers in both contests