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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
THREE PELS MUST
 STAND EXAMINATION

Nashville, August 17.-(special.) .)-Red Bluhm, first baseman; Larry Gilbert, outaelder, and Dick Robertson, pitcher of the New Orleans team, today were summoned for examination under the draft law Bluhm was called home in Cleveland, O., while Robertson and Gil- best are to be examined in New Orleans. Neither as yet have left the team.
 Johnny Dobbs admitted that the loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

Chicago. August 17.-Chicago slipped down to second place in the pennant race today when it lost to Philadelphia. g to z, while Boston won from Cleveland. The game was broken up in the twelfth inning by Philadelphia's recruit second baaeman. Grover, who tripled to the cen- terfeld fence, scoring Jamieson, who had singled, Grover counted and clipched the victory. One thousand sol- diers were the guests of President Com iskey and they gave an exhibition drill for half an hour before the game Score: Philadelphia .. cos 031 GOO Ot2--9 F ? Chicago ..... 12o 002 200 0O0-7 13 7
 Batteries: Schauer, Johnson, Bush and Schang; Scott, Danforth, Faber, Cicotte and Schalk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
British Minister Writes
 Compliments of Americans

Washington, August 17.-British Foreign Minister Arthur J. Balfour, who recently visited the United States at the head of the British mission, wrote the following letter to American Ambassador Page at London after the parade of American King George
 messed the march of the United States of American troops pass. desired to ex- press their admiration of the magnifi- cent sight and their deep qualification at this striking symbol of American power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Phillies Win Two More

Philadelphia, August 17.-Philadel- phia again won a double-header from Pittsburg today, the scores, 8 to and Y to 3. Jacobs, who was knocked off the rubber yesterday, met a similar fate in the first game today, while Bender was in wonderful form and held his opponents to three singles. In the sec ond game Carlson was hit hard in the early innings Scores:
 First game: R. H. F. Pittsburg ....... 900 900 000--0 Philadelphia .... .000 0O3 00*-3 '
 Batteries: Jacobs, Grimes and Fisch- CT; Bender and Killifer
 Second game: R. H. B. PittSburg ..... 100 900 011-3 3 Philadelphia ..... 200 230 00*--7 z 2
 Batteries: Carlson and Schmidt; Rixey and Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
TRAGRESSER ORDERED TO REPORT NEXT WEEK

LaFayette. Ind, August 17.-walter Ira gresser of Lafayette, catcher for the Boston Nationals. has been ordered to report here next week for examination for the new national army Tragresser replaced Hank Gowdy as regular back stop for the Braves when the latter joined the Ohio National Guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

Washington, August 17-Exclusion from the mails of the Masses, a New York so- cialist publication, was assailed in the Senate today by Senator Hardwick of Georgia as arbitrary and unjust. He said he proposed to introduce a resolution asking the postoffice department for in- formation regarding it's action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
PUG CAVETS HOMER
 GIVES VOLS VICTORY

Nashville, August H.-"Pug" Cavet won his own game today when he drove the ball to deep centerfield in the second in ming for home run, scoring O'Brien The loss of the opening game to Nash vile cost the Pels first position, since Atlanta easily won from Memphis. The score was to ?. Robertson was banished in the second inning for protesting a de- clsion Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
Yanks Finally Win

St. Louis, August 17,--After losing seven straight games, New York defeated St Louis today, to l. The visitors got but one hit off Groom up to the sixth, when they scored three runs. Hendryx walked and Maiser singled. Shotton fumbled the ball and both runners advanced. They both scored when Peckinpaugh singled. Pipp sacrificed, Baker was safe on Sis lers error and on the squeeze play Mill Ter bunted, scoring Peckinpaugh. New York got it's other run in the eighth, when Peckinpaugh tripled and Pipp sim gled. Score: R.H.E. New York .............. 900 003 010-4 ' O
 Batteries: Shawley and Walters; Groom, Rogers and Severed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
TlOo Army Diuisions Of National Guard
 Are Going 10 France

Washington, August 1.-Two army divisions instead of one comprising total of at least 38000 men, probably will make the first contingent of the National Guard go to France
 Although official confirmation that the composite fortyond division will
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American Association

At Kansas City: Kansas City T. To- ledo 3.
 At Minneapolis Minneapolis 1-s. In- dianapolis 3-1.
 At Milwaukee: Columbus 4, Milwau- kee 2.
 At St Paul: Louisville '. St. Paul 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
Trading in Wheat Futures
 Will Stop in Canada

Winnipeg, Manitoba, August 17.-Trad- ing in wheat for future delivery will cease on all grain exchanges in Can ada on August 31. Official notice to this effect was posted today on the Winnt- peg grain exchange, orders from the board of grain supervisors for Canada
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
Cards Beat Giants

New York August 17.-St. Louis took advantage of New Yorks loose defense and won the second game of the series today, to The New York infielders had an off day, Herzog and Fletcher each making two errors in the first in- ming. when St Louis got away to three-run lead
 Packard pitched clever ball for St. Louis after relieving Meadows with the bases full in the first inning. Score.
 R. H. E. St Louis .. 300 200 000--5 g 2 New York ....... 100 001 000-2 5 Batteries: Meadows, Packard and Snyder; Perritt, Anderson and Gibson.
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l OldlS Oo Z4 +Batted for Robertson in third. **Batted for Willett in ninth.

Summary. Sacrifice hits. Kores ?, Street. Two-base hit, Burke. Home-run, Cavet. Struck out, Cavet l. Bases on balls, Rob- ertson l. Innings pitched, Robertson ? with hits and 3 runs. Time, 20 Um- pires Pfenninger and Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
JUDGE AND FOSTER
 GRANTED EXEMPTION

Washington, August 17-Joe Judge and Eddie Foster, infielders on the Wash ington baseball team, were today ex- empted from service in the national army on the ground of dependent families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
Drs. Dozier & Dozier Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man. ner of chronic diseases of the Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels. Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of Men and Women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
Tigers Are Defeated

Detroit, August 17-Washington won from Detroit, to 6, today by ninth inning rally, in which they scored four runs. After Dauss, who had been hit freely, had passed two men in the ninth, Ehmke was sent in. The latter allowed three singles and these with wild pitch, gave the visitors more than enough runs to win. Washington used four pitchers. Score: R. H. E. Washington ......... 010 101 024-9 F 3 Detroit ............. OC0 All 0O0--6 0 |
 Batteries: Harper, Ayers, Dumont, Gallia and Ainsmith; Dauss and Stan-
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of the three players would seriously jeop- ardize the Pels' flag chances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Indians Lose to Sox

Cleveland, August 17.-Mays outpitched Bagby and Boston won the first game of the series, 8 to 1. Boston punched two hits with a sacrifice fly in the first and three singles in the third. Two games will be played tomorrow. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
100 LATE ID CLASSIFY

DIAMOND FOR SALE One carat, pure white, Tiffany setting, only $145. A bargain. Room 134, care Florence hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
Would Prevent Congressman
 From Buying Liberty Bonds Because They Fix Interest

Washington, August 17.-Menbers of Congress would be prohibited by bill introduced today by Representative Nor gan of Oklahoma from purchasing or own ing liberty bonds. Members who fix in- terest rates on the bonds should not DC permitted to hold them, he contends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

"A good crowd gathered at the high
 chool auditorium tonight to attend the womanless wedding, which was given by Circle No. 3 of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church. An excellent musical programme was rendered and the following composed the wedding party: Announcer. w. c. Baty; pianist T. Bryan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

The first submarine cable was laid in 1853
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
Hardwick Aids Disloyal Paper

Groom. Rogers and Severeid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
White Sox Lose Lead

TdIIId anu AI1s1IIItH, Dauss dI1u ots age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

The social meeting which was held to- night by the Modern Woodmen of Ameri- ca at their hall on Third avenue was a most enjoyable affair and was largely attended. The degree work was put on in a most impressive manner by a drill team from Birmingham, after which a social meeting was enjoyed and refresh ments were served
The St. Charles herald., 1917-05-05
PROCLAMATION.

I, Felician Lorio. President OF
Road District No. 2 of the Parish
iof st. Charles, do hereby an
nounce and proclaim the results
of the election held in Road Dis
trict No. 2 on March 9th, 1917,
as ascertained by the canvass of
the votes of said election by the
Board of Supervisors of Road Dis
trict No. 2 of the Parish of st.
Charles, acting as a Board of Can
vassers of said election, in session
assembled at the Courthouse in
Hahnville, Parish of st. Charles,
State of Louisiana, on the twenty
eighth day of March, 1917, at IL
o'clock m, which said canvass
showed 60 votes representing an
assessed valuation of $89,417.0O
Dollars east in favor of the prop
The St. Charles herald., 1917-05-05

And the Board of Supervisors
of Road District No. 2 of the Par
ish of st. Charles obligates itself
and is bound under the terms and
conditions under which these
bonds are issued each year to levy
such tax as may be sufficient to
provide for the interest and such
fractional part of the principal as
may be coming due at their re-
spective maturities, such taxes not
to exceed the limit as fixed by the
Constitution and laws of the State
of Louisiana.
Be it further ordained, etc., that
these proceedings be duly record
ed in the office of the Recorder
of Mortgages of the Parish of st.
Charles, published in the official
journal and registered with the
Secretary of State, in accordance
with law, and the President of the
Board of Supervisors of Road Dis
trict No. 2 of the Parish of ST.
Charles is especially instructed to
see that the conditions of law are
fully complied with.
Be it further ordained, ETC., that
the President Of the Board OF Su-
pervisors of Road District No. 2
of the Parish of st. Charles is in.
structed, after the proper legal de.
lays, to have said bonds properly
engraved and properly registered
with the Secretary of State, to
comply with the law.
The vote being called on the
above ordinance resulted as fol
lows:
Yeas: Lorio, Becknel, Lorio
Guidry.
Nays: None.
which resolution was duly de
clared carried.
The above proceedings having
been read in full, were duly ap
proved.
M. L. Guidry,
Secretary.
F. Lorio,
President.
The St. Charles herald., 1917-05-05

osition submitted; no votes cast
against said proposition, repre-
senting no Dollars.
Or, a total of 60 votes, repre-
senting an assessed valuation OF
$S9, 9,417.OO Dollars cast in favor of
the proposition submitted, and no
votes representing an assessed val
uation of no Dollars, cast against
said proposition submitted, said
proposition being as follows:
"Proposition to authorize the
Board of Supervisors of Road Dis
trict No. 2 of the Parish of st.
Charles to incur an Indebtedness
of Seventy Thousand Dollars, and
to issue and sell negotiable semi
annual interesting bearing coupon
bonds to evidence the said indeb-
edness, said bonds to bear inter-
est at the rate of five per cent per
annum, payable semi-annually,
and the interest and principal to
be payable in such amounts and
in such places and times as the
governing authority may deter
mine, the whole issue to be paid
within forty years from the date
of the bonds, and both principal
and interest to be secured and
paid by sufficient tax to be le-
Wed and collected each year while
the bonds thus issued are out
standing, all in accordance with
the provisions Of Article 28f of
the Constitution of the State Of
Louisiana. The Indebtedness and
the proceeds Of the said bonds
realized from their sale at not less
than par to be used in construct
ing, improving and maintaining
the public roads, highways in
Road District No. g. y
And the said proposition having
received majority in number and
amount Of the votes cast at said
election on March 9th, 1917, was
/ declared carried.
Therefore, in accordance with
the result of the canvas and ac-
ton of the said Board of Super
visors of Road District No. 2 of
the Parish of st. Charles, | hereby
declare the said proposition as
above set forth to have been duly
carried, this proclamation an
nouncing the result of the votes
thus cast.
Thus done and passed in Hahn
vile. Parish of st. Charles, State
of Louisiana, on the 28th day of
March, 1917.
(Signed) Felician Lorio,
President.
(Signed) M. L. Guidry,
Secretary.
1t was moved by Mr.. Becknel
and seconded by Mr.. Lorio that the
Board of Supervisors of Road Dis
trict No. 2 of the Parish of St.
Charles do adjourn.
(Signed) M. L. Guidry, r
Secretary.
| hereby certify that the above
and foregoing has been duly re-
corded in my office in Mortgage
Book No. %, Fol. 543 ct seq.
Parish of st. Charles, La,
March 28th, 1917.
c. A. Caillet,
Cy. Clerk and Recorder.
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the officers of said special cleo
ton, and did find the following
result, viz: In the Ballot Box used
in the conduct Of the election of
March 9th, 1917, there were
found 60 votes representing an
assessed valuation of $89,417 cast
in favor of the proposition to au-
thorize the Board of Supervisors
of Road District No. 2 of the Par
ish of st. Charles to incur an in
debtedness of $4,000, and to is
sue and sell negotiable semi-an-
nual interest bearing coupon
bonds to evidence the said indebt-
edness, the said bonds to bear in
terest at the rate Of five per cent.
per annum, payable semi-annual-
ly, and the interest and principal
to be payable in such amounts and
in such places and times as the
governing authority may deter:
mine. This whole issue to be
paid within forty years from the
date of the bonds and both prin-
cipal and interest to be secured
and paid by sufficient tax to be
levied and collected each year
while the bonds thus issued are
outstanding. All in accordance
with the provisions of Article 2S1
of the Constitution of the State
of Louisiana.
The indebtedness and proceeds
of said bonds realized from their
sale at not less than par to be
used in constructing, improving
and maintaining the public roads
and highways in Road District
No. 2.
There were no votes, represent
ing an assessed valuation of no
Dollars, cast against the aforesa id
proposition.
And it having been ascertained
that a total of 60 votes, repre-
senting an assessed valuation OF
$89,417 Dollars had been cast in
favor Of the aforesaid proposition
in said Road District No. 2, a1id
that no votes, representing an as
sessed valuation of no Dollars hao
been cast against said proposition
in Road District No. 2, the said
proposition having received a ma
icrity in number and amount OF
votes cast at said election, the
aforesaid proposition is hereby de
clared to be carried.
This process verbal and the can
vass of the votes at said election
held in Road District No. 2 of the
Parish of ST. Charles, State Of
Louisiana, on March 9th, 1917
having been duly written ane
read, was thereupon signed by thu
tellers appointed, and by thu
President, Secretary and members
of the Board of Supervisors o.
Road District No. 2 of the Parish
l.of st. Charles, Louisiana.
F. Lorio, President.
w. L. Guidry,
M. G.. Becknel,
G.. Lorio.
Tellers:
A. Madere, j. w. Norman.
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Hahnyille, Louisiana,
March 28th, 1917.

The Board of Supervisors of
Road District No. 2 of the Parish
OF st. Charles met, pursuant to ad-
Journment under the terms of res
olutlon of the 18th day Of March,
1917, to count the votes cast at
the special election held in Road
District No. 2, on March 9th,
1917, and also pursuant to call for
special session sent to each mem
ber as follows:
"Dear Sir: You are notified to
attend a special meeting of the
Board of Supervisors Of Road Dis
trict No. 2 of the Parish of St.
Charles, to be held on Wednesday,
March 28th, 1917, to canvass the
returns of Special Elections held
in Road District No. 2, if the prop
osition to issue bonds should car
ry, the Board of Supervisors of
Road District No. 2 will proceed
to authorize the issuance of such
bonds and take all steps necessary
in the premises.
BY order of the President.
M. L. Guidry, Secretary. !"
There were present at the roll
call:
Felician Lorio, Gorge Lorio,
NJ. L. Guidry, scknel.
Absent: J. L., j.
The following ~ setion was Of
fered by Mr.. George Lorio, and
seconded by Mr.. M. G. Becknel:
Whereas, a Special Election
called by the ordinance of this
Board of Supervisors Of Road Dis
trict No. 2 of the Parish of St.
Charles, was held in accordance
with the terms of said ordinance
il said Road District No. 2, Parish
Of st. Charles; and
Whereas, it is the duty OF this
Board Of Supervisors of Road Dis
trict No. 2 to examine and count
the ballots cast at said election
and canvass the result of said elec-
ton;
Be it resolved by the Board OF
Supervisors Of Road District No.
2 Of the Parish of st. Charles,
State of Louisiana, under whose
orders the aforesaid election has
been held, to forthwith proceed to
open the ballot box used at the
aforesaid election, examine and
count the ballots in number and
amount, examine and canvass the
returns and declare the result OF
he aforesaid election, and that the
PRESIDENT appoint two tellers to
@unt the votes and compile the
fkults thereof; and
Be it further resolved that the
ss1 Board Of Supervisors of Road
Darict No. 2 of the Parish OF
StCharles, and make a process
vefhl Of the opening of the said
balla boxes and the canvass OF
the hid returns and the result
theresf;
Which said resolution, being put
Eoavote, the vote was as follows
Yeas: Guidry, Lorio, Becknel,
BRIO. 4,
Nays: None.
Vherenpon the Aaid motion was
duf deehred carrie,a
IN resident ! sn,
noufed the app6intlf soi
Mess A,Madere and j. W. Nor
man teAers to open the boxes
and cwtthe votes cast at said
electioi March 9th, 1917, all
IN the ace Of the members Of
the Boaf Supervisors Of Road
District e.
Where'asa the Board Of Su
pervisors Road District No. {
of the Paw of St. Charles, ii
pursuance ne foregoing reso
luton, did Need in public ses
sion to OPEN be ballot box il
which were delsited the votes OF
March 9th, IS for the election
held in Road D No. Q, ant
the Board of Subrvisors Of Roaf
The St. Charles herald., 1917-05-05
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 2 OF THE
PARISH OF ST. CHARLES.
resident.
Secretary.
FORM OF COUPON.

FORM OF COUPON.
On the first day of June or Decem-
Der, ID, Road District No. of the
Parish of st. Charles, State of Louis
lana, will pay to the bearer $3.50, at
---..-.:-:. Bank, in the
City of New Orleans, or at the option
of the holder, at
Bank, in the City
Being semi-annual interest due on
Bond No.--..-.-..-...-.
FELICIAN LORIO,
President.
NJ. L. GUIDRY,
Secretary.
The St. Charles herald., 1917-05-05

ordained that these bonds shall bear the following
This bond secured by registered
The St. Charles herald., 1917-05-05
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Charles.

I. the undersigned, Ralph Dubfoca,
Assessor, duly commissioned and quail
fed in and for the Parish and State
aforesaid, do hereby certify that the
assessment valuation for the year 1915,
in Road District No. 2, in the Parish
Of st. Charles, State of Louisiana,
amonnts to the sum of $7O2,3ss.
r. A. DUBROCA,
Assessor.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of st. Charles.

T the undersigned, Irby 7. Bau'
do,,fn, Clerk Of Court in and Tor the
perish of St. Charles, State of Louisi-
ana do hereby certify that Ralph Dn-
hroca is the duly qualified assessor in
and for the Parish of St. Charles State
Of Louisiana, aforesaid. 80 ,o,-
Parish of st. Charles, March 2S, 1911
/. T. BoUDoUIN,
Clerk of Court.
r. was moved by Mr.. Geo. Lorio, sec-
onaed by Mr.. Becknel, as follows;
% II Resolved, That the President
- tbe Board of Supervisors OF Road a.
-. :. No , of the Parish Of St
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Secretary of State.
further ordained that these bonds mature in the following
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TeIIerS:
A. Madere, j. w. Norman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-10
SHEEP KILLING KE.A
PARROTS ARE SOUGHT
Make Escape From Ship as 3
Nears San Francisco-May
Do Much Damage.

SAN FRANCISCO. oct. 1.-Two
sheep killing kea parrots a pest in
New Iceland and are believed to be
at large somewhere on the Pacific
coast. and state and government
authorities are hunting for them.
The birds escaped from a ship as Il
neared san Francisco and are beliey-
ed to have naturally come to the
mainland a shipment OF seven kea
parrots was being transported to the
national geological park in Washing
ton. .. c., having been sent by the
New Zealand government
When Supt. Holllster Of the zoolo-
logical park, was notified that two OF
the birds had escaped he appealed
Carl Westerfield. of the California
fish and game commission, to request
the police OF san Francisco and othel
authorities to search for them.
In New Zealand the kea parrot is
considered an outlaw, and there is a
bounty on his scalp because of his
sheep killing proclivities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-10
PATROLS IN TWIN CITY STREETS

ST, PAUL. oct. 10.-Up to a late
hour tonight there We're no resump-
tion OF the attacks on cars of the Twin
City Rapid Transit company, some Of
whose men are on strike, such as last
night disrupted the service in some
parts of town. The cars ran on all
lines today
On one important transfer corner
tonight a large crowd "booed" the
crews Of passing cars, but there was
no outbreak. Mounted police kept
the cfowds moving
Provost guards Of regulars from
Fort Smelling patrolled the streets
following reports that a number Of
soldiers were involved in last nights
small riots, In which II is said. several
of then were injured.
Car service was discontinued at
with the statement from
company officials that IT would be re-
sumed in the morning. -Four arrests
were made following minor disturb
ances in connection with the strike
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-10-10
GREAT EMERY MINES IN
ASIA MINOR ARE CLOSED
Greece New Becomes One Of
the Chief Sources of Sup
ply fer the Allies.

ATHENAS. Oct. 9.-One Of the ef-
fect= OF the war has been to close the
great emory mines Of Asia Minor to
the Entente Allies. and as emory is an
absolute necessity in the manufacture
Of ammunition. Greece has become
one OF the chief sources Of supply in
fine emery produced on the Island Of
NaXos.
The American ammunition makers
took most Of 1t I'm 1915 when they were
rushing their orders to the aiiies.
A,,,erican firms taking 1000 tons Of
tbls Greek emery But the product
was considered 80 essential to the war
that tho French government took over
the mines last year and are operat-
ing them so an the allies ohtain
snare Of this. essential Of sheil-maN-
ing Last year the share going 20 the
French ammunition makers reached
Il 500 tons. while the amount sent &"
no United states fell To- l.Goo tons.