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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
KEEP 4 JAR OF -
MUSTEROLE HANDY
It Quickly Loosens Up Coughs
and Colds in Throat or Chest

Just little Musterole rubbed on
your sore, tight chest before you go to
bed will loosen up congestion and break
UP most severe colds and coughs.
Musterole is clean white ointment
made with oil of mustard. Simply rub
it on. No plaster necessary. Better than
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Thousands who use Musterole will
tell what relief it gives from sore
throat, bronchitis, tonsilitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, headache, con-
gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumba-
go, pains and aches of the back or
joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises
chilblains, frosted feet and colds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
twice-No humbug!

For a few cents you can get a
small bottle of the magic drug
freezone recently discovered by
Cincinnati man.
Just ask at any. drug store for
small bottle of freeZone. Apply few
drops upon tender, aching corn or
callus and instantly all soreness dis
appears and shortly you will find
the corn or callus so loose that you
lift it off with the fingers.
Just think! Not one bit of pain
before applying freeZone or after
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24

wards 1t doesn't even irritate the
surrounding skin.
Hard corns, soft corns, or corns
between the toes, also hardened cal
luses on bottom of feet shrivel up
and fall off without hurting a par
ticle. 1t is almost magical. Freezone
is a scientific compound made from
ether, says a well-known druggist
here, and the genuine is always
sold in these little bottles packed in
Il round, wood case. Don't accept
it unless in a round, wood case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
RIBLE CLASS ELECTS

The Mems Bible Glass of st, Johns
Lutheran Church in session last
evening elected the following off,
GERS: President, c. n. Mumma; vice
president, William Kreig; cesretary,
]. p. Croll; treasurer, o. c. Epping-
err; assistant treasurer, G. F. Rupp:
librarian, John Wagenbach; assist
ant, Jacob Groome; teacher, f. B.
Wickersham assistants, Frederick
Dengler, c.. E. Scott and Professor ].
c. Hurst.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
Moose to Hold Ladies
Entertainment Thursday

A membership in the Steelton
Branch of the Red Cross Society has
been offered to each member of
Steelton Moose who secure two new
Moose candidates by May 8. A
big class meeting will be held in the
German Quartet Hall on May 8. Box
ing exhibitions. and several acts of
vaudeville will constitute the pro-
gram. Ladies' night will be held in
German Quartet Hall April 26. The
committee is composed of John f.
Shupp, Charles Mclaughlin, F. V.
Meals. d. S. Wenrick, b. f. Kelsey,
and ]. j. Bloor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
PATRIOTIC SERVICES

Special patriotic services will be
held in the First Methodist Sunday
school on Sunday. A large silk flag
costing about $40 has been pur-
chased and will be unfurled at the
Sunday school session.. Small flags
will be presented to persons attend
ing the session.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
MASS MEETING BY ADULT
CLASSES AT ST. JOHNS

A mass meeting under the au-
spices of the Adult Bible classes of
St. Johns Lutheran Church was held
in the church last evening. The Rev.
DR.. A. r. Steck, pastor of the First
Lutheran church of Carlisle, was the
principal speaker. His subject was,
"Why l Am Lutheran" Miss
Martha Armstrong, Walnut street.
sang two vocal selections. The sun
day school orchestra of ten pieces
furnished the music.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
CRUELTY TO ANIMAL BILL

Senator Sproul, of Delaware. Of
fers to-day a bill allowing county
commissioners to appropriate from
moneys received from dog takes
sums they may deem expedient to
duly incorporated societies within
the county having for their object
the prevention of cruelty Of animals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
TO ORGANIZE BRIGADE

At a meeting of boys of the First
Reformed Church Friday evening, n
boys organization will be formed. 1t
will be along the line of a boys
brigade. The men who have taken
the move in their hands are, the
Rev. II. II. Rupp, pastor; Charles V.
Mccoy and Stewart w. Bauer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
sCHWAB OFFERS AID TO Y. S.

Washington, April "a. - Charles
NJ. Schwab to-day offered to the gov
ernment the services of the Bethle-
hem Steel plant in any way during
the war.
The offer was made to Secretary
Daniels, on whom Mr.. Schwab called
and expressed a desire to cooperate
with the government in every way.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
MEMS CLASS TO NIEET

The Mems Bible Glass of Stevens
business and social meeting this ev-
ening. The Rev. II. w. Pyles and
Captain George f. Lumb will speak.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
SCHAEDLER FUNERAL,

Funeral SERVICES Tor Albert
Schaedler, aged 64, who was almost
instantly killed while at work in the
West End machine shop of the local
steel plant yesterday morning will be
held in st, James Catholic church,
Thursday morning. The Rev. j. G.
Thompson will officiate. He is sur
vived by his wife, four sons and
three daughters.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
MANY RECRUITS FROM
HERE FOR TRAINING

hcann is no more, but Plattsburg as
An officers' training camp will be
continued. Attendance at these
camps entails the obligation to nc
cept whatever commission in the
bof War may award at the conclusion
iof the camps, and men holding com
missions in the Reserve Corps are
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
RESIDENTS PLANT TREES

Officers of the Civic Club urged
every resident to observe Arbor Day
on Friday by planting trees about
their properties in the borough.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-24
TO UNFURL FLAG

Arrangements for special patriotic
exercises in st. Johns Lutheran Sum
day School next Sunday are being
made. A large flag will be unfurled
in the Sunday school room. A spe-
cial program will be presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
.ELbERFELDLEAVES FOR CAMP SUNDAY Battery Candidates of Look outs to Go in Training
 Tuesday

Chattanooga, March 2.-Kid Elberfeld will leave here Sunday with the first Lookout squad and will be at work in the sun baked fields of Texas by Tuesday morning. The little Lookout leader has ordered pitchers and catchers who live east or north of Chattanooga to be here by Sunday morning. He will take charge of the battery candidates and will have them warmed up when the infielders and outfelders arrive week or 10 days later.
 Bacon, Marshall, Allen and Peters will probably be all that leave here with FL berfeld. Dowie and F'luker live in New Orleans, Kitchens is already in Orange and the others live west of the Missis- sippi Transportation has been sent to every pitcher and catcher on the Lockout rolls and they have been told to be in Orange Tuesday.
 It is quite likely that the Kid will have to pick up one or more young pitchers to start the training season. He intends to take at least eight twirlers along and the failure of Merritt and Taylor to sign contracts interferes with his plans. Scott may be recalled from North Carolina, and Dobbs from Clarksville and ordered to Texas to show their wares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Ldjoie Fails to Go South
 For First Time Tn 21 Years

The big league teams are going south. Napoleon Lajoie is going north.
 For the first time in q years the fla nous Frenchman is not going with the big teams. This event will mark the passing of one of the games greatest players Lajoie passes out of the major leagues to take up the International league. He will also play first base.
 IAjoie started his long career with the Philadelphia National league team in 1896. The year previous he batted .42s for the Fall River club of the New England league. Beginning in 1896 throughout a span of 20 years. this magnificent player hit for the total average of .543. He made 3i3s hits, scored lf0 runs, and stole 3s5 bases. He failed to hit over 300 in only four seasons. In 1901 Lajoie batted .422 and made 220 hits-the modern record. He holds the record for second basemen of accepting the greatest number of chances in a season-9sS in l90S-and also he has the highest fielding mark of .ssi, made in 1905. In a double-header, played October g, 1910. he was at bat eight times
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
State Championship Series May Be Played
GoDernOr Whitman Refuses
 10 AUOW Dilldrd- Darcy Mill
Proposed Bout Is Browne Talk Witt Whitman-Athetic Commission Behind Executive In
 Ruling Darcy Ineligible to Box In New York

fellow cowntrymen are sacrificing their lives. He prefers to give brutal exhibi- ton at some personal risk for purse of 5000
 T believe that the citizenE of this state will support the governor in this instance that this thing shall not be permitted in New York"
 Chairman Fred A. Wenck of the Ath- letic commission later said that Darcy would not be permitted to participate in any boxing contest in this state.
 New York. March 2-Upon receipt of Governor whitman's statement forbid ding the Darcy-Dilion light. Promoter Browne announced that he would leave Immediately for Albany to talk with the governor personally. Browne said the governor had seen misinformed and that the laws of fhe state of New York had been complied with.
 Browne asserted the Australian pugilist had several times volunteered his ser vices, but as he was under age and his mother had refused consent to his en- listment, Darcy was also under age when he left Australia. The conscrption meas ure had not been put to vote at the time he sailed for America, and was later de- feated Browne said he hoped to con- vince the governor that Darcy was not a stacker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
FANS WILL HANDLE ST. LOUIS CARDS F PLANS MATURE James c. Jones Heads Or ganizatiOn to Allow Fans
 to Boss Mrs. Brit
 toms Club

St. Louis, March 1.-The Cardinal base ball team may be handled by a large number of St. Louisans as practically a municipal proposition If the plans of a new syndicate, headed by James C. Jones. an attorney, mature. Jones, with a num- Der of packers, has secured an option on the team from Mrs Helen Hathaway Britton for s35OO0o, good until Saturday. and is busily engaged in perfecting novel plans for conducting a ball team.
 It is proposed to have s4o0 900 preferred stock and sl00,Ooo common, the dividends to be limited to 6 per cent and all other receipts to be used in building up the club. The preferred stock at $50 and the common at s25 will be placed on the market, with the object of distributing them into as many hands as possible. There will be a limit of 100 shares to a purchaser on the common stock.
 With each share of stock sold a pas good for games at home is to be issued, good only for boy under Is years of age. These boys are to be seated in a separate pavilion, have a cheer leader and be organized into club, for which the syndicate leaders promise military training to be conducted by United States army officers stationed at the local bar racks
 Payment for the team Is to be made as follows: Twenty-Five thousand do,lars when the option is taken up Saturday sl500o0 in 60 days, and s175,OO0 either in cash at the end of 90 days or in small payments to be made out of earnings dur ing three years.
 Leaders of the syndicate were unwll- ing to say what their plans for the team are in case they buy, except to state that they will not be satisfied with letting it run along as 1t has in the past and that they will endeavor to secure a gathering of the best players in the big league if their plans are successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

Albany. Y. N. March 2.-Gover-
 nor Whitman today directed the
 state athletic commission to pro-
 hibft the boxing bout scheduled for
 Madison Square Garden, New York.
 on Monday night between Les Dar-
 ey and Jack Dillon on the ground
 that Les Darcy is "n slacker.'
 The commissioners were informed of the governors decision by the execu- tive himself in his private office. where he outlined his position in the following statement:
 T have directed the boxing commission to forbid the holding of the so-called boxing exhibition al Madison Square Garden on Monday night. am creditably informed that one, Les Darcy, has planned. or that bis managers, have planned. that the fight contemplated shall be what Is commonly known as "a fight to the finish or knockout
 Les Darcy, so I am informed, is a runaway from his~own country. In dis guise and under an alias he left his na- tive land tAustralia) because he was afraid to fight in the cause for which his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
HEAVYWE|GHTS WILL BATTLE FOR WORLDS
 CHAMPIONSHIP SOON
Jess Willard and Fred Full ton to Clash on March 26. Total Weight Will Be
 Almost 800 Pounds

When Jess Willard meets Fred Fulton in Madison Square Garden next month the heaviest heavyweight fight the world has ever known will be staged.
 Willard weighs 2so now. and will not lose much before March 2s, the day set for the fight. Fulton tips the scales at 2l5 The total weight to the two men will lack but few pounds of being a quarter of a ton.
 Never in the history of boxing has so much brawn and muscle, and fat, gone into a ring at one time. Jeffries and Johnson would look like a couple of lightweights if placed alongside these two giants. If there should be a double knock out such as the one in the Rivers-Wol- gast fight old Manhattan would probably cave in and New Workers would find themselves living on the subway level.
 Too much is not to be expected of this fight. however. Willard wants to renew his circus contract, and the people are beginning to forget when he whipped Jack Johnson in Havana, so he must fight someone. Fulton came across with a victory over Cowler in one round and another over Weinert in two, just when there seemed to be no one good enough for the circus giant. Willard does not be- lieve he will be in the least danger. There is no doubht that the Willard who whipped Johnson could handle two like Fulton in the same ring. Big Jess has been going back, however, and he may be a far different man. He looked bad when he fought Moran, and may be worse now.
 Fulton displayed the amazing increase in skill when he put Weinert out in New York two weeks ago. He has become a tics, and has a blow. While left-handed many Fulton boxes in the orthodox style, and he has been developing his left lately southpaws in the game. This is due, he says to his work as plasterer, which deevlopeG abnormally the muscles of his left forearm.
 Fulton is a fighter Heretofore his de- fense has not been comparable with his attack but in the Weinert match he showed improvement, and will give all his time preparing to ward off the blows that Willard depends upon
 The champion will have the advantage that a challenger must always give way. Willard need not win. He has only to keep Fulton from winning. Big Jess has boxed considerable since he won the heavyweight title back for the white race, and he has developed defense that his packers say no man can pene- trate If he leaves the fight to Fulton and contents himself with a no-decision con test, the go will be a very tame affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
USUAL FACTION IS
 WORKING AGAINST
 USE OF SP|TBALL
Annual Discussion Shows That the SpitbaIl Causes Careers of Hurlers
 to Be Shortened

There is the usual winter talk about abolIshing the spithall. They are cit ing the case of Ed Walsh as a man who had his arm ruined by using tho spItbalL How absurd. Walsh pitched major league ball for 10 seasons. During these 10 seasons he pitched more games than any other pitcher. Had it not been for the spitball Walsh never would have been a successful pitcher. As a matter of fact. the only pitchers who use the spitballs arc, men who have lost effectiveness in other deliveries or men who never did have any effective delivery except the spitbail. Such man was Marty drew a big league salary solely on the effectiveness of hts spitball. Harry Howell owed much to the spitbail. Hs was a third rate pitcher until he em- ployed the salivaed pellet. It made him a frst-rate man
 Mordecai Brown never used the spit ball. yet he endured no longer than Walsh. Ed Summers did not use 1t and he lasted only two seasons
 Chesbro was pretty well done and he was never meant to endure long when the spitball gave him a new lease of life and added to his earnings capacity
 Spitball pitchers do not endure veYys long. There are two reasons why they do not. One reason is that they are usually about done when they start to.l employ the "spitter" The other req -0 son is that pitchers who use artffIcia.t delivery. and the spitbail is artificial. Il do not last long in any case i
 The spitball has its place and usage. Good pitchers. men who possess speed, curves. control and device, like to use spitball in a pinch with a good bat ter up and runs on the bases.
 It would, manifestly, be unfair to de- prive the good pitcher of the spitbali in this instance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
WALTER MEANWHILE
 SIGNS HIS CONTRACT

Boston. March 2-walter Maranville, crack shortstop of the Boston Nationals aeement over his salary for next season, notified President Haughton tonight that he had accepted the clubs terms It is understood that he will be paid about $500 which is said to be more than is received by any other shortstop in the game. He had demanded sf0oo0 after the club sent him a contract for ss000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

and made eight consecutive hits-one a three -bagger.
 LaJoie was the most graceful and nat ural player the game ever knew Thou sands of fans and friends created during his long career through q years will mourn the passing of grand player.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
CENTRAL QUINTET
 |SOFF ID CAPITAL Coach Pritchard Has Team in Good Shape for Clash
 Tonight

Coach Pritchard and his Central High school basketball team will leave this morning for Montgomery, where they will meet the Sidney Lanier quintet tonight. The game is one of the hardest of the season for the local five and close game is expected.
 The locals are in good shape for the game. Coach Pritchard has been drilling them hard for the past week to round them in form for the game. Passing has been the chief subject of the prac- tice
 The locals lineup will be: Montgomery and Barks forwards Hahn at center. and Hall and Jones at guards.
 Should the locals score victory, much strength to their claim for the state high school championship will be added
 A return game will be played here next Friday afternoon at the Birmingham Ath- letic club. It Is the first clash in ath- letics between the two schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Some Difference

From the Baltimore American.
 'I have a friend who goes often to see a man he knows, and yet that man has repeat tedIy driven him from his door"
 What In anger?"
 No, in an automobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Y. w. c. A. FIVE MEETS
 ANNISTON TONIGHT

The Y. W. c. A. basketball team will meet tine Anniston High school team to- night in the gymnasium at the Y. w. c. A. at S:30 o'clock. The locals played the Anniston quintet several days ago in Arniston and was defeated. They will at- tempt to turn the tables in tonights game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Pug Cavet and Ellis
 Balks on Signing

Nashville, March 2-Pug cavet. left handed pitcher, and Bill Ellis. right hand CT. have returned their contracts to tha Nashville baseball club unsigned. They want more money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
{" "Y"WiH Probably Accept
 Challenge of Athletic Club
Manager Ennekngs Offer Play Series For State Basketball Championship Meets With Approval-Series May Be
 Played Next Week-''Y'' Stronger Than Club
By FRED BoDEKER

Birmingham will probably he
 state championship.
 According to aIl indications last
 night the chaIlege of the BirminG-
 ham Athletic club to the '. M. (.
 4. for series of games to de-
 termine the basketball champion
 ship of the state will he accepted
 and the games will probably be
 played within the coming week.
 Authorities at the '. NJ. C. A. would is almost certain that the basketball committee has considered the challenge and will probably accept. The chal- lenge of the club came from Manager w. F. Enneking. following the action of the "Y'' in claiming the title after scoring victory over the Mobile |. Nj. C. A. Wednesday night
 There is no doubt but that the series should be played As the situation Is at the present neither association has and the only way to settle the argu- ~Nt by the club.
 CLAIM OF "Y"
 The "Y" bases their claim, 1t is understood. on their victories over all teams in the state which they have played. The "Yf defeated labama. while the club won and lost to the Crimson quintet That is the chief claim of the 'Y.'
 The club followers argue that games outside the state. and, in fact, any games played, should be considered. They point with pride to their vic- tory over Vanderbilt and the Commo- dores win over the ~" They also refer to the ''Y" defeat at the hands of the Columbus Y. NJ c. A.
 Last year there was slight diff ference in opinion as to who won the championship on comparative scores. The two rivals got together and de- cided to play a series, the winner to be declared the city champion. l. seems that this is the only logical manner to settle the dispute this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Florence Hotel 2d Ave. and 18th St.

Thoroughly remodeled and newly fur nished. Absolutely modern. Excellent cafe Rates: Rooms without bath S1.00 per day. Rooms with private bath $1.50 per day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

A fruit dealer In Lynn. Mass, sent bill for s23 to the city. He says policemen on his beat ate so much fruit and pea nuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
ENNEKING,s CHALLENGE

The following is the challenge of Man. ager Enneking:
 Claude Estes. Manager Basketball. Young Mems Christian Association, Birming- ham. Ala.
 Dear Sir: Tn today's issue of local pa- pers the writer notes your claim to the basketball state championship.
 The Birmingham Athletic club basket ball management is surprised at your claim to the state championship, as your club has not played the Birming- ham Athletic club. one of the strongest teams in the state.
 Your claim to the state champion- ship" therefore, is disputed, and on be- half of the Birmingham Athletic club the writer issues challenge to your team for "a series of games to decide the state championships" number of games and other arrangements can be made later The basketball season Is rapidly draw ing to close and we would appreciate an early reply. Your very truly,
 w. l.. ENNEKING, Manager Basketball Birmingham Athlete Club.
 March l. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

CLUB TEAM IS WEAK
 The '.Y' has a much stronger team than last year. while the club is not as strong. IL would be a money making proposition to each association. How ever. as the basketball season is almost at an end. 1t would be wise for the club and the "Y' to appoint a commit tee to meet and agree on the particulars.
 Three games should be played, the team to win two games to be declared the winner. The proceeds of the games should be divided equally between the club and "Y," while a uniform admission should be charged. The games should be played on alternate courts.
 A number of basketball fans were talked to yesterday and 4u were of the opinion that the series should be played. IL Is the desire of The Age-Herald that the two associations get together have q friendly series, with the rough stuff omitted. and decide the city champion ship as it should be in sportsmanlike manner. It is hoped the authorities will recognize the importance of staging the series and will act accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
CLUB TEAM IS WEAK

Otherwise. the light will be wazed per
 sonally or probably through the press