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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
National Commission to Pa Players Full Salary If
 Injured on Field
CHARGES OF FULTZ
 ARE GROUNDLES'
President Hermann Says Clubs Usl ally Paid Injured Players--Contract Cannot Be Terminated Until
 It Expires

Chicago. December 2.-Baseball playei in the American and National league if injured on the field, will receive the salaries in full until the expiration their contract according to a new for of contract adopted tonight at specil meeting of the National Baseball commla sion.
 Under the old contract, club owne were obliged to pay injured players on for 15 days, and at the end of that tlfl could dismiss them.
 However that was not usually tii case, despite the charges of David Fult president of the Baseball Players Fra ternity," said August Herman, preside1 of the Cincinnati Nationals and chail man of the commission, today
 'Fultz has charged that the contrae were unfair to players woh had been i7 jured, as he alleges in certain cases thd were not compensated. The charge groundless. The commission. think, ha gone further than Mr. Fultz had hopea The new contract means that playe if injured, will be paid in full and til contract cannot, under any clrcuni stances, be terminated until it expires.
 "The clause is the most beneficial tha could possibly be arranged for the playe I am sure that it will more than satisl the contentious of tho Players fri ternity.'
 The clause under which a player can dismissed after receiving 10 days notif and the optional clause were retained i the new contract, in which. MT. Her mann said other changes were mlno The optional clause provides that playe can be held under reserve if sent to minor league
 The members of the commission. M Hermann, President Tener of the M tional league. and President Johnson { the American league, were in conferend with their counsel in an all-day sessio before details of the contract were agree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

St. Joseph, Mo, has decided to limit the number of its saloons to l5o.
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OTHER GOOD TACKLES

Golsby, being a close contender of Rogers, is given a place on the sec ond eleven with Big Six Carpenter of Georgia Tech Both of these are ex- cellent players, but rank close behind Josh and Ike. On the third eleven Thrash of-rfeorgia and Carpenter oI Mississippi A. and M. are placed. 9th CT tackles who deserve mention are Alexander of Geor@ia Tech Han,b ,isrh of Tennessee, Rosenthau of Tulane, ATauck of Georgia Tech. McCsnnell Of Georgia.
 The weak spot of the southern elev- ens-the guards is next taken into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
FLOYD A GOOD MAN
FOOTBALL TEAM

Third Team. Tate (Georgia). Thrash (Georgia). Carman (Vandy). Maynor (Ala,). Spurlock GA. and M.). Carpenter GA. and M.). Clark (Sewanee). Morrison CTech). Johnston (Tech). Green (Ala.). Brunette (Ala).
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feet, 9 inches tall and will play his last year for the Yellow Jackets in 1917.
 This rounds out the backfeld With Strupper and Curry, the ends could be harrassed continually, while in Floyd and Spence nothing but a steel wall cou.d check their plunges Curry is a bril- liant little field general and could run the team good enough.
 PLENTY OF HUNTERS
 As for the booting, DuCote could do the kicking off and placement kicking while Spence and Strupper are good at drop kicking. Bell, who can average about 50 yards, would have to do the bunting. This, should the team face Bully Vapde- Graaff would be the only department in which they would be "outshined."
 On the open play, with Vowell and Bell on ends, the forward pass would be dangerous medium
 The backfeld on the second team is composed of A. Hatcher of Tennessee at quarter Reynolds of Georgia and Rodes Of Kentucky State at halves and Schwll Of Mississippi A. and M. at fullbaclS. This bacl1field would be but little inferior to the first team as every member is a stellar performer.
 Schwill or Hatcher could do the punt ing and drop kicking.
 The backfield of the third team is con- posed of Morrison of Tech at quarter. Johnston of Tech and Green of Ala banla at halves and Brunette of Alabama at fullback. Clark could do the team s bunting, while Johnston could do the placement kicking.
 CURRY NAMED CAPTAIN
 For the captains of the teams, Curry is named leader of the first eleven, Mcr- ton of the second and Johnston of the third.
 Good quarterbacks and halfbacks who are not as good as any of the above named are: Emory of Tennessee. Robb of Chattanooga Anderson of Mississippi college, Faust of Tulane, Wortham of Se- vance. Sellars of Sewanee, Donnelly of Georgia and Prendergast of Auburn. Stone of Sewanee and Neville of Geor- gia deserve mention as next in line for the fullback positions.
 There are numerous other players who performed brilliantly for their teams, but all cannot be mentioned. There are T thousand or more of good players who fought for their alma mater under the Dixie skies during the past three months and all conducted themselves on the grid'ron in such manner that no injury was inflicted on the popular game. Not a single serious accident marred the season. although several players sui fered broken legs, arms and other injuries of a nature which does not cause any, thing fatal
 Provided the game is played in a man. ner in which thrills and excitement IS furnished in such large packages as was the case in the past season the gridiron game will become more and more popular every season. Probably the greatest sea- son in the history of the game in the south has faded into the past and now we calmly await the coming of next Sanfember-aud footba1l-the pame rf grit and mental and physical prowess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
GUN CLUB SHOOT

Only few shooters were at the regulf weekly shoot of the gun club. Thoa who were there saw two keenly conteste1 events. both at singles and doubles. required three shoot-offs to decide til winner in the double event. John FletchG won the race at 50 single targets I, breaking 4S.
 In the double event four tied with out of the "A shot at, viz, Moody, Mrl Carl, Fletcher and Dr. Sellers.SIn the fir:| shoot-off of the tie Fletcher and Mr] Carl were eliminated. Sellers and Mood tieing again. The next shoot-off resulte in a tie, and the third was necessary | decide the tie when Moody won out hl a margin of two targets. Scores are q followS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
Wetumpka Aggies
 Defeat Chiffon High

Wetumpka, December 2.-The Wetump- ka Agricultural school football team closed its football schedule of nine games here Thursday by defeating the Chiffon County High team by the score of 8 to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03

H0SfofOHs ISC ItdH. Left End-C. Vowell (Tenn.). Left Tackle-Rogers (Ala.). Left Cuard-DuCote (Auburn). Center-Robinson (Auburm. Right Guard--Lowe (Tenn.) Right Tackle--Cody (vandy). Right End-Bell (Tech). *Quarterback-Curry (Vandy). Risht Halfback- Strupper (Teeh). Left Halfhack-Floyd Wandy). Fullback-Spence CTech).
 sCaptain.
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repeatedly repelled every attempt to circle his end. On the offensive he is grand receiver of the forward pass "na is quick to get down the field un- der punts. He weighs 1S8 pounds, is ( rect l inch tall and has played two years
 There are other good ends, but not equal to either of the above. Cohen os Vanderbilt and Captain Morton of Alabama are perhaps the next two best, while Tate of Georgia and Clark of Sewanee are given the third team positions Other ends who are not quite good enough for place on any of the three teams are Shaw of Mis- sissippi A. and M., Steed of Auburn. Wolfe of Tennessee. Jones of Auburn, Edmonds of Sewanee.
 ROGERS AT TACKLE
 Josh Cody of Vanderbilt and Ike Rogers of Alabama win the jobs at tackles. Codys ability is not question ed as he is without doubt the great est in his position in the south. Rog- CTS gained the position by very mar row margin over Golsby of Florida who is considered by many superior to the Crimson star.
 Cody's brute strength is one of the many reasons why he is such great player. He weiehs 192 pounds and is 6 feet, inch tall. He has seen three years service with Vandy. He opens holes in the opposing line for his backs to plunge through and on the defense frequently breaks through and gets the man behind the line. He has yet to face a tackle who can hold him at bay. Aside from these features, he is drop kicker of no mean abil ity.
 Rogers is Alabama's successor at tackle to the great Bully VandeGraaff Ike is the most dependable player on the team. both on the offense and de- fense. Aside from noticing his wn~'- in three games, the writer conferred with tackles of opposing teams who have played against him. In their opinion he is second to the famed Josh Ike weighs 1894 pounds and is feet, 9 inches tall. He is slated to be the next captain of the Crimson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
PLACEMENT KICKING GOOD

His placement kicking is wonderful, booting two goals longer than any other in the south and but few yards shy of the season record. Both of his kicks were from the 42-yard line. He could also be brought back from the line and used as offensive half occa- sionally. He weighs 1S0 pounds and is ] feet. inches tall. He has per- formed two years for Donahue.
 Lang of Georgia Tech is shifted from tackle to fill one of the guard positions on the second team. while Pryor Will Hams of Vandv fills the other side Snurlock of Mississippi X. and N. is shifted from center to guard on the third team. while Carmon of Vandy is the sixth star. Preas of Georgia Tech
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 consideration. Lowe of Tennessee is given one of the places without serious competition. The writer did not see Lowe play, but three officials who wit messed his work in two or more games, were unanimous that he was without a peer. He weighs 190 pounds, is 5 feet, 9 inches tall and has played two years under the Tennessee colors. He used his hands excellently on the defense and was termed by one as fights like . cat" It was his work which gained so much praise in the defeat of Vandy.
 Several stars bidded high for the other position, bur DuCote of Auburn was given the position on account of hls great defensive ability. The writ CT thought seriously of placing DuCote at end, but a man of the Auburn stars weight and stamina should be at a position where he can stop the line rushes of the opponents. PuCote nloved defer sive guard for Auburn. but offensive halfback. He was used on and at tho opapiDo Of the season,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-03
THE 1916 MYTHICAL ALL-sOUTHERN FO'

second Iedm. Cohen (Vandy). Carpenter (Tech). Lang (Tech). Phillips (Tech). W illiams (Vandy). Golsby (Fla.). *Morton (Ala.). A. Hatcher (Tenn.). Reynolds (Georgia). Rodes (Kentucky). Scbwill GA. and M.).
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
GILES TESTS
VENTILATION
IN SCHOOLS

AS ali answer to complaints of in
sufficient ventilation in rooms OF
school buildings in Richmond, Super
intendent j. r. Giles and DR.. NJ. f.
Johnson, president of the school board
will make visit to the various build
ings to investigate. ~
They will take an air-meter with
them to ascertain the exact number
OF cutie inches OF air forced through
pipes each minute into each room.
Superintendent Giles said this morn
ing that he would instruct Alfred
Dingley, head janitor Of the schools
to visit each building and learn if any
OF the janitors have been negligent in
ventilating the rooms.
Shortly before the superintendent
ent to Detroit to attend the National
Superintendent association conven
tion his attention was called by
parents to colds and other slight af-
fections suffered by children through
supposedly improper ventilation of the
school rooms. An immediate investi-
cation upon his return was announced
this morning by the superintendent.
Mr. Giles stated that he was disin-
clined to believe that the ventilation
OF the rooms was the cause OF the
! illnesses, but proposed to make a
thorough examination of conditions 20
relieve all doubt on the question. Ii
funwarranted conditions are found,
steps will be taken to rectify them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
Union City one-seventh, and richmond

Union City one-seventh, and Richmond
five-sevenths.
Attorney Lesh of Huntington. said
as Portland has already paid a sub
sidy of $4,000 for the G. B. 4 G.,
which has never been successful, il
would be unfair to ask that city to
pay SO large share in the subsidy .
Are we willing to give 100000
for railroad?" said Charles
Jordan as he summed up the
situation as far as Richmond was con-
cerned IF we are. the railroad is
ours We voted a subsidy of $225, 900
to the old c. r. & NJ. railroad and
thought for several years afterward
that we paid too much, but it has
turned out otherwise now. We could
pay 800 just as easy now"
This line could be completed with
in year after the subsidy is voted
said Mr.. Dolph. I'VE do not ask any
community to hold an election at their
expense: we will pay all the expenses
of an election. eW will furnish bond
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
LOOKING FOR WORK

Everywhere men complain abou
work; even boys and girls in school Of
business find work tedious and irk
some, but it isn't the work half so much
as their own lack of physical strength
that makes it hard.
Rich blood, strong lungs and health.
ful digestion make work pleasurable
IN business, IN school or even house.
work, and if those who are easily tired
who are not sick, but weak and ner.
vous-would Just take SCOTS Emul-
sion for one month and let its pure
concentrated food create richer blood
to pulsse through every artery and
vein-let it build a structure of healthy
tissue and give you vigorous strength
You would find work easy and would
look for more. Insist on SCOTS.
Scott s. Bovine. Bloomfield. NJ. Isis
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
100000 SUBSIDY
Continued From Page one.)

remaining $4,000 to be paid by Jay
and Randolph counties. In addition
TO the right of way we would have to
be given a place for a power house
The right of way would be turned
over at cost, payable in bonds and
stock. We could not promise more
than from two to three-hour service
but we can definitely promise this
mueh."
Further figures were presented by
Mr.. Dolph to show that the construc.
ton OF the road between Richmond
and Portland would cost 81 LOIS, 900,
and the, highest earning capacity est
mated by number of expert traction
line engineers is. from $4,000 to $751;
900, or approximately 5 per cent In
estimating the earning capacity of an
mterurban road, Mr.. Dolph explained
that the engineers take an average OF
SaS1 per capita population.
IF We had to build this road without
help, we wouldn't do it, said Mr.
Dolph.f I'VE must have some money,
over and beyond the capital stock to
guarantee the interest until the ROAD
can be placed on firm footing. This
is the purpose of the subsidy
I'VE bid in the c. B. & c. for $3.50
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
COUNTRY CLUB PLANS.
TO OPEN new HOME

Preliminary plans for the formal
opening OF the new Richmond Coun-
try club which will be held about
March TO- were discussed al the initial
meeting yesterday afternoon of the
committee which is making arrange
ments.
Definite date of the opening is un-
certain, depending on completion OF
the club house Electric and tele.
phone wiring is now being made and
the arrival of the furnishings is prom
Used for March /.
An elaborate and appropriate social
affair is contemplated for the oper-
ing. An afternoon reception and eve
ming party dance is planned. The
committee which will meet periodical
ly to complete arrangements consists
of the following: Chairman, Howard
Dill, Mrs. E. F. Hiatt, Mrs. FL. S. Need
ham, Mrs. w G.. Hibberd and F. S.
Bates.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25

900, and it will take about s1,000.000
to replace this fifty miles of road, =
said the attorney.
Ebon Lesh. an attorney OF
Huntington who was attorney, for the
receiver of the defunct road. said that
efforts had been made to interest CAPT
talists in the short spur of road be
tween Huntington and Portland. but
no one will consider buying it unless
there is a possibility of extending the
road south.
Expense Looks Reasonable.
John Montana of Union City said
THE amount asked for as subsidy
looked reasonable if the road is desir-
ed. He suggested that there is pos
sibility of getting much of the RICH;
of way for a small amount of money
making it unnecessary to raise the
entire $4,000 as complete subsidy
including the right of way purchase.
; When called upon to explain the
plan of identification, Mr.. Dolph said
that the single phase system would
be used. This, he said. would re
duce the cost of construction and elm
mate sub-stations and feed wires. i
would be a combination freight and
passenger service. the freight beinl
drawn by large electric locomotives
now being used on some steam roads
in the east.
Richmond should be proud of hav-
ing the opportunity of helping the
road said J. E. Mills, newly elected
member of the board of directors of
the Commercial club. Il am heartily
in favor of the plan proposed by Mr.
Dolph"
Richmond Bears Burden.
After the proposition had been def
lnitely stated by Mr.. Dolph. George
Prachtell, who acted as spokesman
for the Union City delegation, submit
ted plan which. he said he believed
to be fair division of the subsidy
among the different communities rep
resented, based on the population. He
pledged the favorable action of the
Welfare Association of Union City or
a proposition whereby Portland should
pay one-seventh of the total $500 !:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
JOHN RUPE HEADS
TEMPLE COMMITTEE

Selection OF John L. Rupe as presi-
dent OF the Masonic building commit
tee to replace John l.. Nicholson who
resigned after ten years service was
made at the annual meeting of the
board, last night Leroy Browne was
named vice president, an office for
merly held by Mr.. Rupe. Samuel Gaar
and John Il. Peltz were reelected
treasurer and secretary, respectively,
some days ago.
President Rupe named the following
committees to serve for the ensuing
year: Executive committee, LEROY
Browne, Theodore Hill and Luther f..
Bruce. The president of the board
and secretary will head the executive
committee. Financial committee, A.
w Rees, George r. Cause and r..
Mason Dyer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25

for all expenses. and if the subsidy is
granted We would not receive the
money until the first car is run over
the.road. We would not consider ask
ing for an election, however, unless ali
commercial bodies in the towns and
cities located on the proposed route
recommended the proposed plan
Mr.. Pratchell of Union City then
made a motion that the Richmond
Commercial club take the initiative
and call meeting of teh commercial
bodies of Richmond, Union City and
Portland
Every man present voted in favor OF
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
THAT ACHING BACK
RELIEVED AT ONCE
Use Speedway Liniment and Forge,
Your Troubles.

There is no preparation so quick
SO sure and so harmless as Speed
way. 1t heals the burning, tender
skin and drives away all pain in tn.
sore muscles and ligaments. It's .
physicians private prescription. anu
was employed by him with great sue
cess for many years. Don't be afraid
to rub it in good. 1t won't burn o,
blister, and will not stain or leave
any trace on the finest. most delicate
fabric. It's scientific liniment put
up in a scientific way by the Speed
way Laboratories of Shelby. Ohio. A.
G. Luken and other good Dealers
Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
Every Pair Of Shoes in the Store at Big Reductions

Ladies' midnight blue kid lace
Shoes, blue cloth top, regular $500
grade; special last day of Ct 50
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
ALLIED TROOPS
lContinued From Page one,l

been reinforced to the strength of
$50, 900 men, who are being hurled
against the. French lines with sys-
tematic and utter disregard for human
life.
The curtain of fire maintained by
the French batteries has annihilated
whole regiments and the ridges north
OF the Verdun fortress and the rolling
hills along the Mouse are piled high
with dead.
Fight Five Days.
THE battle of Verdun is infinitely
more bloody than the battle of Ypres,'
says the Matin. ALREADY our staff has
identified seventeen different attack
ing divisions which means that the
Teutons are launching 100000 men in
to the cataclysmic fire along the nine
mile 'front.'
This is the fifth day of the battle.
During the past three days the Ger
mans have gained on an average of
one mile of territory a day, but they
are still between five and six miles
away from the fortress itself.
The military critics of the Journal
point out that the important eastern
section of the battle field lies between
Samogneux and Beaumont which is a
plain eliminating in hill 344 This
hill, which dominates the battlefield
in all directions, is the immediate OBJ
jective of the Germans. Another i'm
portant objective is Beaumont. To the
right is a vast open terrain swept By
the fire of Fort De Bouaumont.
A daily paper was recently issued on
a train between Minneapolis and Spo
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25

recommending TO the commercial
clubs of the various cities represented
that favorable action be taken on. ask
ing for an election on the subsidy
question. and to explain the plan III
detail to the voters of each county af-
fected
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25
kERRs CLOSE SERIES.

Union eyangelistic services of the
Methodist churches conducted by the
Kerr brothers. will close Sunday night.
Rev. II. w. Kerr preached last night
on The Power of the Human Touch"
The evangelists will speak and sing
at all the services Sunday. The pray
er circles close today. Rev. C. S. A.
Fridge has announced that thank
offering will be taken for the Kerr
brothers in the Sunday services.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-02-25

A daily paper was recently issued on
a train between Minneapolis and Spo-
kane.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-27

dates at the Auditorium theater. in Los Angeles, where "The Eyes of the World" was to have had its national premiers this month, that event has been postponed for an indefinite time Thus it comes that this city will first see the newest of the great photo dramas.
 "The Eyes of the World" is said to bristle with big and exciting incidents Wrights books have had a total sale of nearly S,0G0,000 copies, and an i'm mense public awaits their appearance on the screen.
 Elaborate music composed for this production and played by 2 large or chestra, will accompany the present. ment here.
 Plaza
 Her Fathers Cola five-reel Mu- tual Masterpicture. will be the chief attraction at the Plaza theater today It is story of the continual search for gold on the part Of d man who has had more downs in life than ups. Bar bara Gilroy and Harris Gordon are the stars in the picture and splendid stars they are. On the same program is the great Helen Holmes feature serial "A Lass of the Lumberland,' which IS proving real serial for thrills and sensational stunts. Tn this installment box car of explosives is exploded on a track on which the down express is ] running full tilt Helen does it, of rottTGa