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Evening star., 1916-11-17
sUFFRAGETTEs ARE BEATEN.
Recount Shows Bernard Mccarthy
President of Universal Club.

\ recount of the ballots of the Uni
versal Club of the Georgetown Play
ground proved that the suffragette con-
tinEent, which had been reported as
winning the presidency for Miss Rose
Royce, had failed to elect and that the
anti-suffrage candidate. Bernard Nc
Carthy. had won by two votes.
Others who were elected, beside Mr.
McCarthy, were: Carroll DAILY, who
succeeded Miss Whitcombe as vice
president: Ralph Wise. defeating Franf
Haneke for secretary, and Jack Kraft
who defeated Thelma Chamberlain FOL
treasurer.
The board of governors has not beer
elected. Miss Mamie Wallen has beer
CHOSEN press representative.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Founding to Be Celebrated.

At q meeting of the Dominican pas
tors held last night it was determined
to hold a celebration in every city in
the country in which there are mem
bers of the Dominican order. commem-
oratiyc of the seven hundredth ami
versary of the founding of the order.
The celebrations will take the form
of the one being held this week at the
Dominican House of Studies.
All Of the tickets for the civic cele-
bration at Polls Theater Sunday have
been given out. according to an an
nouncement of Rev. Ignatius Smith,
o. T., who has been directing the cen
tenary celebration. Every effort will
be made to accommodate every one.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

the District Supreme Court. Late yester-
day afternoon Emily p Moran sued Olive
Hancock to recover $4,000. damage as
the result of the collision. A few days
ago Mrs. Hancock and her husband en-
Emily p. Moran. Each woman charges
the other with negligence and with vio-
lating the traffic regulations in the opera
ton of the two cars Attorneys C. Percy
McGlue and Michael J. Colbert appear for
Emily p. Moran while the HancockS
We're represented by Attorney J. W. Nc
Neill
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Expects to Lower Mondells Lead.

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. November IL
The lead Of Frank w Mondell. repub-
Hcan, Over John II. Clark, democrat
for Congress. today is 4S2, according to
unofficial figures from the entire state
The chairman of the democratic state
committee declared MonGells lead
would be further reduced by the Off
cial count. but did not claim the cleo
ton Of Clark.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Ocean Liner Leaves Chicago.

CHICAGO. November 1.-THE steam
ship Manta. the first ocean liner built and
cleared from Chicago in years. left for
New York today by way OF the Wel,and
canal The boat. constructed for the Clyde
line. will he operated between New York
and the West Indies.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

ten. were arrested on the charge OF
stealing small rifle and a large guam
tity of ammunition, and during their
cross-eNanination confessed that they
had fired at the brakeman and killed
hni. They were held for coroner $
jury.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Boys Steal Rifle; Kill Brakeman.

BALTIMORE, November 17.--William
Baker of this city, a brakeman on the
Pennsylvania railroad, was found dead
on the top of a freight train at Can
ton here, with n bullet in his brain
yesterday. Last night August Meyers,
twelve years old, and Felix KoloweskI
Evening star., 1916-11-17
Women Sue Each Other.

Two automobiles driven by women col
lided at 10th and II streets October i
last. and each owner and operator has
filed suit for damages against the other in
Evening star., 1916-11-17
To the Editor Of The Star:


The paper-saving idea is fine. Sunda Y
newspapers have been made smaller
without losing in interest. Annual re-
ports have been cut to the bone to
save paper. Blank forms are being
shortened. Obsolete blanks are made
up into pads. Still there are tons of
documents going out to people who do
not read them. Mailing lists should be
revised at least once d year. keepin e
on the list only those who ask to be
kept there. Tons of printed matter are
being sent 10 the last known address
of dead people.
Time is wasted in stores waiting to
wrap boxes with useless paper. Why
wrap box of Ufcedher biscuit? Who
cares a rap If people do know you are
carrying something to eat? 1t is only
silly snobs who mind being caught in
the act of doing something useful.
When Deacon Stillwaters of Virginia
comes TO town he can slip a pint or
half-pint bottle in his pocket unwrap-
ped In fact. the wrapper might give
him away. Some curious person might
ask what came in that paper.
THOMAS W. G1LMER.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

Norway has a total trade union mem
bership OF $1,000.
Evening star., 1916-11-17

The above dispatch is explained as in
dica ting that. following the action OF the
central powers in declaring Poland I.
kingdom. the same laws will prevail there
as prevail in Germany and Austria, and
that therefore, Jews Of Poland will be
granted equal rights with the Jews o.
Germany and Austria. and that their re-
lgion will be recognized in law. Pre-
viously the Jews had 10 recognized stand
ing in Poland.
Evening star., 1916-11-17
The Sale of Special
Suits Continues at
$10.55O

There's difference between a Special Sale"
and "Sale of Special Suits"
The latter describes this event. They made
up of woolens impossible for rs any else to
commander today at any such price. We bought
them before the advance; in fact, we bought them
at BIT off old prices-which makes these Suits at
$3.50 tremendously big valuss.
They are Saks made and Saks modelled. Pinch
backs, Body fitting and Conservative styles-in
attractive variety of patterns.
Because they are special you rlust act quickly.
They cannot be duplicated, you k1ow-and it would
be pity to miss such opportunity to savs-and
be exceptionally satisfied
Evening star., 1916-11-17

Russians are to colonize in South
America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
SPRING TRAINING DATES OF ATHLETICS
 ARE ANNOUNCED
Squad Will Be Divided Into Two Teams-TO Play LOOkOuts Three
 Games

Philadelphia, January 3.--The Phila- delphia American league baseball clut today announced the schedule of games to be played by the Athletics during the spring training trip. After an open ing series with the Philadelphia Ma tionals at St. Petersburg, Fla. MarcE 23, "A and 25, the squad will be divided into two teams. One team will leave Jacksonville Fla, March 29 and play the following games:
 March 30, 31 and April l. at Chatta- nooga; April 8 and 4, Knoxville; April 5 and 6, Asheville, N. C.; April 8 Portsmuth. Va; April 10, Norfolk April II and 12, Newport News. Va.
 The team remaining in Jacksonville will play the following games:
 March 31, Boston Nationals; April 1 and 4, Philadelphia Nationals.
 Leaving Jacksonville April the team will play games as follows: Apri 5, Philadelphia Nationals at Waycross Ga; April 6, Philadelphia Nationals al Charleston, s. C.; April 2, Philadelphia Nationals at Raleigh, N. C.. April 8 Richmond at Richmond, Va; April 1( and II, Brooklyn Nationals at Brook lyn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04

t<
 Ty Cobb has set a new baseball record by leading the American league In batting for nine years. He has broken hits with Hans Wagner who led the National league in eight seasons.
 Cobb's record as league leader is even greater than Wagner's, for he led nine years in succession. Wagner led in only four consecutive seasons. Cobb has been
 at the top every season since 1907. Wag- ner led in 1900, missed in 1902, led in 1903 and 1904 missed in 1905, then led for foul seasons, missed in 1910, and came back in 1911.
 Cobb has averaged .37S a season for
 nine years of his leadership. Wagner av- eraged $50 a season for the eight years of his leadership. Cobb batted 429 in 1911 and 40 in 1912. Wagner's highest mark
 at the top of the league was 3S0 in 1900. Wagner holds the worlds record for hitting 300 or better the greatest num- Der of years. He was over the 300 mark r consecutive season, from 1897 to 1914,
 beating the record of Pop Anson, who clouted above 300 15 consecutive years
 Cobb's new record puts him away ahead
 of the oldtim esluggers, Dan Brothers,
 Anson, Ross Barnes and Nap Lajoie led
 their leagues only four times each.
 The records of Cobb and Wagner for
 the years they led their leagues: COBB. WAGNER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
CENTRAL HIGH FIVE
 ID MEET ALUMNI Close Game Promised To- day-Locals Are in
 Good Shape

Though merely classed as a practice game, the battle this afternoon between the Central High school five and the Gen. tral High school alumni from Auburn promises to be one of the best games on the locals schedule this season. Accord ing to all reports, both squads are in good shape for the game.
 The game will be played in the gym nasium of the local high school, starting at 8 o'clock. The referee has not been de- cided upon as yet but it is thought that Director Hoffer of the Young Mems Chris tian association will be the choice.
 On the challenging five appears some of the best basketball players that Central ever produced. Red Jones and Wi lliam Hall were two of the best guards that ever represented the Crimson and White. These two stars will probably be started at their old positions again today. "Red'' Sparkman is also 8 capable substitute, being one of the best guards in the class games.
 Other members of the team are as equally well known. The team should give the. locals an exceedingly hard fight and especially if the locals fail to show better form than they did on their last The chalengers have been holding daily practice and have sent ou the word that they are primed for the game and are ready to send their alma mater down in defeat.
 The local warriors are also in good con- dition for the game and will be ready to give full accounE of themselves. Prac- tice was held yesterday, and although school has not been in session for a week, the ambitious varsity candidates have been holding daily practice at Birming- ham Athletic club.
 Montgomery, the 'boy wonder" will cer- tainly be started at one forward on ac- games thus far.
 ton, fortifying the forwards exceedingly well. Hahn or Jones will be the center, with the odds favoring the former. The battle for position is being waged by Dorskey, Hall and Roberts for the guards. From indications at the present, the sit uation is favoring Dorskey and Hall, but the showing in practice yesterday fos- tered Roberts chances considerably. Nu- merous other subs may possibly be given a chance if score is rolled up by the locals.
 The game is sure to be close. Coach Pritchard has taken no chances and will have his five in good working shape. Fol lowers of Central will have an excellent chance to get good line on the prospects of the team for the coming season.
 Sponsor for the challengers is Miss An ita Eustis, while Miss Margaret Cameron, Miss Lottie Evans and Miss Juliet Perry are her maids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
TINKER WILLING ID
 TRADE B PLAYERS
 + CUBS ARE: SOLD
Wallace and Kniseley Are Included in List-CalIa- han Opens Negotiations
 for Trades

Chicago, January 3.-Manager Joe Tinker has sent to each American and National league manager a list of 33 players he would be willing to trade, providing the sale of the Cubs to Charles Weeghman goes through. The transfer of the Cubs is expected to take place this week.
 Minus the players listed, the squad which will form the nucleus of the team includes 22 men, of whom IA were Whales last year and eight were Cubs.
 The players Manager Tinker would put on the market are:
 Pitchers-Pierce, Humphreys, Adams. Douglas, Schorr Robbins, Wright, Standridge, Hogg (Cubs), Brennan and Anderson (Whales).
 nfielders-Keating, Schultz McLar- ry, Phelan, Fisher (Cubs), Beck, Far rell, Hauser, Fritz, Westersil, Pechous, Weiss and Jackson (Whales).
 Williams, Good, Knise- ley, Allison, Murry (Cubs). Hanford (Whale)
 Catchers-Bresnahan Hargrave, Wal lace (Cubs)
 Those to be retained are:
 Pitchers-Vaughan, Zabel (Cubs), Brown, Mcconnell, Bailey, Prendergas st and Hendrix (Whales).
 Infielders-Saier, Zimm herman. Mulli- gan, Mccarthy (Cubs), Doolan, zeider and Tinker (Whales).
 utfelders-Schulte (Cub), Flack, Zwilling and Mann (Whales).
 Catchers-Archer (Cub), Wilson, Fischer and Cleman (Whales).
 The Pittsburg Nationals, through Manager Callahan, today opened nego- tiations for some of the players. Calla- han said he wanted pitcher, catcher, outfelder and infielder
 Tinker's list did not include Pitcher Lavender. Sometime ago he was quoted as saying Lavender probably would be retained. Williams will be offered to Cincinnati in a trade for Groh, it is said.
 MT. Weeghman said today he would leave for Cincinnati next Wednesday night unless summoned in the mean time by MT. Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Aer0planes Are Used
 for Ambulance Work

Paris, January 3.-Aeroplanes were used for ambulance work for the first time on record during the retreat from Servia by the French military mission, says Henry Barbey a war correspondent of the Journal.
 The Balkan mission was at Prisrend. There were a number of sick persons.
 It was impossible to carry them on stretchers, but it was determined not to
 abandon them. The French still had six aeroplanes. Colonel Fournier placed on
 these aeroplanes the sick men whose
 condition was most grave and sent them by air to Scutari.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Peace Conference Meets Tomorrow

1t is predicted that the lists will include over 500 teams of five men each, 150O teams of two bowlers each, and over 5000 Individuals, bringing the total entry fund close to $45,000 Two-thirds of this will bo returned to the contestants in prizes which will approximate $30,000.
 The plans call for the installation of Is new bowling alleys and contracts have been signed for 600 sets of hard maple pins All are to be delivered four weeks prior to the opening date of the tourna- ment in order that they may become thoroughly acclimated
 mat Sweden's prospects for interna- uonal athletic championship honors are more than promising may be judged from the rather confident reports made bv hlng Oscars national athletic instructor. Ernest HJeftsberg, who arrived here a. feW days ago to spend a brief vacation. HJertsberg, who is well known in Amer ica as an athlete and successful trainer, says that in his opinion Sander. a 20- year-old student at Upsalia university, is possessed of powers of endurance and sufficient speed as a distance runner to give Kolehmainen the FInnish-American champion a hard race Sahlin of the Marleberg Athletic club is jumper from whom the national trainer expects fine results as he has a record of 4S feet for the hop, step and jump. Wide Mud dis of the Jota Athletic is the fastest miller in that country, having a mark of APO for the distance. In addition to these Hjersberg has Sjoberg, a high jumper who has cleared the bar at feet ? inches, and Aberg, a broad jumper with record of 23 feet inches. All of these stars are to represent Sweden at the 1916 Scandinavian championships, which are to be held in Norway The former American trainer expressed the opinion that there is no chance for an Olympic meet until the European war is ended, and he believes that such an event is fully two years off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
DR. AbERCROMb|E ID MOVE ID ANN|ST0N
Has Not Decided His POliti- cal Future-C0unty Com
 missiOners Meet

Anniston, January 3.-(SpeciaI) ) Congressman at Large John w. Aber- crombie, who has been in Anniston for several days as the guest of his broth erin Jaw, Judge Hugh D. Merrill, re-
 turned to Washington today. Before leaving he announced that he will move back to Anniston, his former home, but stated that he made no defi-
 mite plans as to his political future,
 although he continues to leave the inn precision that he will be in the sena- torial race in 1918.
 As a college student Dr. Abercrombie spent four years at Oxford and was a resident of AnniSton for 12 years, during which time he served as su- perintendent of the city public schools, represented Calhoun and Cleburne counties in the state senate, was twice elected state superintendent of educa- tion, and was chosen president of the University of Alabama.
 The county commissioners met in the courthouse today in regular monthly session. There were no special mat ters of importance to come up before the board, but they performed the reg
 ular routine work of the court, visit ing the county institutions and look HIS dltCI tiS tOuuly IOdQ WOIh. The state supreme court for this dis trict will convene next Monday. A | number of important local cases are on the docket and several local att torneys are preparing briefs for clients they will represent during the court term.
 Congressman Fred l.. Blackmon, who has been spending the holidays at home, returned to Washington this morning. He is very optimistic over the outlook and before he left he stated that whatever differences may exist now within the ranks of the dem ocratic party will have been straight M. B. Wellborn, chairman of the
 board of the Atlanta federal reserve bank, was in Anniston today to at tend the sale at which the estate of the late w. A. Scarborough was 1iqui- dated under his direction. MT. We'll
 born is very much pleased With the
 business outlook, which he believes to be constantly improving.
 A. F. Goode, registrar for Calhoun county, is at the courthouse and will be there, in all probability, until Fri
 day. Very few so far have qualified to vote in the coming elections. Probate Judge John M. Crook is very l busy at his office making out pension | warrants for the last quarter of 1915 | He was called upon to issue 374 war 1 rants this quarter against 379 of last | quarter, showing a decrease of five. | Mayor Wikle and Chief Clerk w. O. | Ward have declared war on all street 1 tax delinquents, and this morning fines
 were assessed against persons who had been notified to appear and failed to | do so in answer to tax summons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Tobacco Habit
 Easily Conquered

A New Yorker of wide experience, has written a book telling how the tobacco or snuff habit may be easily and com pletely banished in three days with de- lightful benefit. The author, Edward J. Woods, 925 F Station D. New York City, will mail his book free on request
 The health improves wonderfully after Calmness, tranquil sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite, good digestion, manly Ivigor. strong memory and general gain in efficiency are among the many benefits reported. Get rid of that ner- vous feeling; no more need of pipe, cigar, cigarette, snuff or chewing to- bacco to pacify morbid desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
SINCLAIR MAKING HURRIED TRIP; MAY PURCHASE GIANTS Weeghman Says Sinclair Would Be Pleased
 to Take Over
 Club

Chicago, January 3.-It was learned here today that Harry Sinclair, the Oklahoma capitalist, is making hur- ried trip direct from St. Louis to New York, with the intention, according to reports, of discussing the purchase of part of the stock of the New York National league club.
 Charles Weeghman. while denying knowledge of the status of the negotia- tions. said he knew MT. Sinclare would be pleased to take over the Giants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
NORTH CAROLINA AND
 VIRGINIA PLACED ON HARVARD'S SCHEDULE

Cambridge, Mass, January 3.-Both the University of Virginia and the Univer- sity of North Carolina are given places on the Harvard football scheduled for 1916, it was announced today. North Carolina will be met on October 14, which was an open date when the tenta- tive schedule was announced recently.
 Ten games in all are on the schedule, the otEer opponents being Massachusetts Agricultural college Bates, Colby, Tufts, Cornell, Princeton, Brown and Yale. The Yale game will be played at New Haven November 15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
PEACE COMMITTEE
 TO MEET TOMORROW
Will Readjust Baseball Affairs to Conform to Re- cent Treaty-Fed Contracts Are Not Guaran- teed by Sinclair, Says Gilmore e-Fed Leaders Want Meeting Postponed Until January 10

Cincinnati, January 3.-The commit tee appointed at the recent meeting of the baseball peace conferees to settle the dispute between the Federal and International leagues, will meet here next Wednesday at noon. This decision was reached at a meeting of the mem bers of the national commission hero today.
 At the meeting various matters that have to do with the readjustment of baseball affairs to conform with the recent treaty of peace were discussed informally The waiver question, in so far as it concerns the Federal league players, was taken up, thoroughly gone into, and then laid over to be decided finally by joint committee on Wednes- day.
 Another meeting of the national com mission will be held tomorrow and it is probable that the officers for the year will be chosen at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Business Mems League

The annual meeting of the Business Mems league will be held in the Chamber of Commerce building Thursday, January 13. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected at that time, and it is under stood that some other business of con siderable importance to the league will be taken up. Prior to the annual meet ing, the nominating committee will name officers which will be voted on at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Heavy Storms in France

New York, January S.-Heavy storms in France during the last few days have seriously interfered with telegraphic communication and for this reason the French Cable company announced today that messages for transmission through that country would be accepted subject to indefinite delay. Messages received here today from France did not give any de- tails of the damage other than that gales and heavy rains had broken down many wires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
Prohibition Fight to Be Renewed

Washington. January 3.-The annual fight in Congress for nationwide prohi- bition will be renewed tomorrow when Representative Webb of North Carolina will reintroduce his resolution for a 1 prohibition constitutional amendment. l The resolution will be referred to the l judiciary committee, of which MT. Webb ! is chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
MARATHON RACE
 WON BY G. M'CREA

Edinburg, Scotland, January 3.-The Powder Hall marathon of 15 miles was won by G. McCrea of Scotland who f1n- isherd 12 yards ahead of Hans Holmer of New York, second. The winners time was 1:21 ;55. Holmer won in 1914 and was third in last years race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
BRIDGEPORT TAKES LEAD IN GALLERY
 RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP

Washington, January 3.-Bridgeport, Conn.,, displaced Kings Mills, O., as high club in the second weeks competition of the Interclub gallery rife championship. The present standing announced tonight by the National Rifle association follows:
 Bridgeport, 1877; Kings Mills, 1873; War ren, Pa 1962 Bucyrus, O.. 1853; Buffalo, 19B; Marion, O.. 1947; District of Columbia, 1944; Manchester, N. H., 1925; New Haven, 1S86
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
FULTON vs. FLYNN

New Orleans, January S.-An- nouncement was made by a local fight promoter today that Fred Full ton, Minnesota heavyweight, and Dan Flynn of Boston, have been matched for a 20-round bout in New Orleans January 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-04
CENTRAL HIGH AND ALUMNI MEET TODAY. OTHER SPORT NOTES

all the Federal league players, said James A. Gilmore, president of the Federal league tonight.
 There has been an erroneous opinion ever since the peace meetings that MT. Sinclair will guarantee the salaries of all Federal league players, and it seems time for me to deny it. The only con tracts MT. Sinclair guarantees are those of the Newark club.
 There also is wrong impression that Sinclair will dispose of all the players of the Federal league. He will dispose of the players of the Newark, Kansas City and Buffalo clubs as we'll as Kauff, Magee and Anderson of the Brooklyn club"
 Gilmore said that Chairman Hermann of the national commission had suggest ed a meeting of the peace commission CTS in Cincinnati Wednesday, but the dat was not convenient to the Federal league men, and he has suggested the continuance of the peace negotiations in New York January 10.
 When questioned as to the report that Sinclair will buy the New York Giants, Gilmore said:
 Ut is no secret that MT. Sinclair has been negotiating for the purchase of the Giants for sometime"