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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-26
10, POOR NEW YORKER!
Must Help Landlords Buy Coal With
Is Per Cent Increase in Rents.

New York, May 2s.-Now the poor
New Yorker, who always has paid
more money Tor less room to live in
than anybody else in the land. must
help buy the landlords coal and come
across with a fifteen per cent raise
on his rent, the landlords officially
declared today.
Not only will the coal cost be pro-
rated and rents raised five to fifteen
per cent under the new leases, but the
rule of mo heat and no hot water.
no rent required is abolished and
tenants have no redress.
There are said to be signs of re-
volt among the lease holders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-26
GIG onion KINGS
So Dealers Indicted for MOnOp-
oily of National Crop.
Buy 1t at 9 Cents Pound and Re.
sell at 10 to Is Cents.

Boston, Mass, May ga round
Up of the onion kings indicted by the
federal grand jury here for Illegally
controlling rs per cent of America
200, 100000 pound annual crop, was in
progress thruout the country today.
United States Attorney George w.
Anderson, who made the national in
vestigation on which the indictment
of lightweight dealers was based, to-
DAY charged that the National Onion
association is responsible for the onion
corner.
They buy the crop during the sum-
1ner and fall" said Anderson. land
market it at enormous profit between
September and April.
I'm 1916 the growers received 2
cents a pound for onions the trust
members resold later at 10 to Is cents
a pound.
The association held monthly
meetings, beginning with it's annual
meeting at headquarters in Kenton,
Ohio.
Then the active managers sent out
frequent bulletins telling the members
how to handle their stock to coincide
with the price arrangement"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-26
T. A. q. Buys Liberty Bonds.

Lawrence, Kan, May 26.-The Fra
ternal Aid Union today announced
that it had purchased $500 worth
of liberty b, nds. The Fraternal Aid
as far as known, is the first insur-
ance society to invest its surplus in
the war certificates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-26

First. Twelfth and Quincy, G. K.
Hartman, pastor. Rev. G. Yasuda, a
native pastor of Kyoto, Japan. speaks
at the morning service. ]. w. Taylor,
the evangelist, will speak in the eve
ming.
Second, Fifth and Leland, NJ. L.
Robey. pastor. Memorial service at
2. Rev. F. NJ. Manshar7t will preach
at s o'clock.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-26
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS

Remember gentlemen that when you meet with difficulty
you are on the eve of dscovery-Lord Kelvin.
Fidelity seven-enths of business successames Barton
X
Glorious it is the
Of deserved and
lie who knows how to fail has
A crown whose lustre is no less.
Adelaide Proctor.
Man. would be, must rule the empire of himself
Shelley.
Wisdom principal thing therefore get wisdom; and
with all thy getting get understanding Proverbs AT.
may rise o stepping stones
Of their dead selves to higher things.-Tennyson
Hard work is not clog drag; it is the privilege given
YOU to powers of your hand and hear-O s. DAVIS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-26
CHURCH NOTICES

(These notices must be in the state
journal office by o'clock on Friday at
ternoon. Unless otherwise noted in this
column services will be held at IL O'Clock
in the morning and 1880 O'Clock in Inc
EVENING"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-05-26

Balsa wood, found in Central America.
is said to be the lightest known wood
1t is lighter than cork and has an average
specific gravity of only .104.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
MORT0N'S FAMILY SEES HIM IN ACTION Vernon, Ala., Product Is One of Stars of Ameri-
 can League

The presence of the Cleveland Indians in town yesterday brought Il visitors. The fact that the Indians were in town, however was not the big drawing. The magnet was Guy Morton of Vernon, the star heaver of the Indians.
 Morton is the only Alabama boy star- ring in the big leagues. At least he's the only one who lives in Alabama dur ing the winter months and started his career in Alabama.
 Guy halls from Vernon, a little town in Lamar county. He is one of the greatest pitchers in the game today.
 The party of II visitors, which was spoke of above, is Guys family His father and mother, pr. and Mrs. Nor ton; his sister, Mrs. Irwin of Greenville ton, and two cousins R. J. Reden and J. I. Gaylor, composed the immediate *family while his neces completed the party.
 The performance of Guy was well worth going miles to see. His people hac never seen in him action and they took advantage of the fact that he was going to pitch against the Barons. They read that Morton would pitch in Mondays game against the Barons in Sundays issue of The Age-Herald, according to Dr Morton, and immediately decided tc be on hand.
 Judge c. C. Nesmith was also an in terested spectator at the game. He has known Guy since the latter was boy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
PAINTERS WCTORS OVER ANN|STONN NINE IN OPENING BATTLE.
Ardis Twirls Fine Game. Coach Browns Aggrega- tions Appears Stronger
 Than Last Year

The Birmingham college baseball team lege team yesterday afternoon in their opening game on Munger Field. The final score was to O.
 Very little opposition was offered by the Preds as Ardis seemed to be in mid season form. The "big boy'' certainly had things his way and only gave up three hits, "Blondie" Sharpe secured two of these and Anderson, the catcher, se- cured the other.
 The Preds have a young bunch of play CTS, both in age and experience, and before many moons will demonstrate that they will be recognized as leaders in this section of the state
 The Panthers clearly demonstrated that they will have a stronger team this sea- son than last. They hit hard and often, played jamup ball, Neill playing first for the first time, made a couple of errors, but they were not of the serious variety.
 Norton and Walton led in the stick work for the Panthers garnering three safeties each. Walton also stole two bases. Ards struck out 12 men and really eased up at times during the game.
 As special occasion for the opening game R. s. Munger, donor of Munger Field and the new grandstand, and Dr. Thornwell Haynes, president of the col lege were asked to pitch and catch the first ball of the season. Mir. Munger heaved wide of the plate and the umpire called ball one"
 A large attendance was present and much enthusiasm was manifested An other game will be played today at 3 o'clock. Probably Claude Brown will be called upon to do mound duty for the Partners. Anniston failed to announce their battery. The next game on the Panther schedule will be played tomorrow with the Barons at Redwood. A large attendance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
FANS MEET TODAY
 ID DECIDE PLANS
Luncheon Today at Tutwiler to Plan Opening Day
 Campaign

Birminghams loyal fans will gather to- day at noon at the Tutwiler hotel to for mulate plans for the campaign to win the opening day attendance trophy again this year. The luncheon will start at 12 o'clock
 President Smith an. Blanks Everett, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, will be in charge Both have worked hard during the past week to draw out big crowd to the luncheon and at least 100 of the city's most representative citizens will be on hand
 Birmingham must work harder than ever before if they expect to win the trophy this year. Atlanta, New Orleans in the campaign, all emphasizing the fact that Birmingham is the town they must beat
 Atlanta will be the town Birmingham must defeat in order to win the trophy. The Chamber of Comerce in the Cracker city has already lined up the merchants and the fact that they have the jumr on Birmingham must cause the local con tingent to work harder.
 Last year Birmingham drew over 12,0Ot while the best Atlanta could do was tc pull II 900 out to their park. This year Birmingham will set it's goal at 15,0Oo and there is no earthly reason why that many fans should not turn out to see the initial combat.
 The season opens on April 12. The Nash vile Vols will be the Barons' opponents Plans adopted at today's meeting will be made public immediately and Birmng- ham will be called upon again to show the old spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
SPORTS
What the Scribes of Dirie
 Are SaYing About BQsebdN

been looking for another job. Several big league scouts recommended Will Hams to the New York State league magnates and they decided to take him on. Williams is one of the best un- pires the Southern league officials, be- cause it was evident that it was 8 piece of spite work. The fight which occurred on the field in Birmingham was not Williams fault, as was proved when the matter was threshed out, but he got his head Topped off just the same and the league lost a good um- pire, which are as scarce as eight-dol- lar bills these days.-Nashville Ban ner.
 Manager Roy Ellam of the Volunteers, has issued an order that any player caught fox-trotting during the season will be fined. Roy says those who are in the arms of debutantes usually forget to watch the clock and that he does not intend to allow any of his players out after Il p. n1 In order to make it easy for them he has prohibited dancing. This blow should stagger Nashville socie- ty.-Nashville Tennessean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
You Need Not Succumb to
 That "All-Run Down" Feelin6

your system needs general purifying and housecleaning to put it in ship shape for the coming summer.
 Just now the best investment you can make is to take a few bottles of S. S. S., the great blood purifier and tonic. This purely vegetable remedy has been in general use for more than fifty years, and thousands use it reg ularly every Spring. It has no equal for thoroughly cleansing the blood of all impurities, improving the appetite and toning up and giving renewed life and vigor to the whole body. Go to your drug store and get a bottle today and start early on the important work of putting your system in tip-top shape
 Write for free booklets and inter- esting literature to Swift Specific Com pany, 75 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
A BARON A DA Y
No. 15 WHEELER JOHNSTON, FIRST EASTMAN

Moley's team at Rickwood this sea son will have something which it has lacked for the past few years-thaf being a real good first baseman. Doc Johnston the initial sacker the Baroas secured from the Pittsburg Pirates is perhaps one of the greatest hrst sackers ever to play the first station for the Barons.
 Doc will be the best first sacker in the league this year-thats already settled. He can hit and field and it's a wonder how he got out of the major circuit
 Wheeler Roger Johnston is the full name of the gentleman at question. But ever since he was a lad he has borne the name of Doc. He says he doesn't know how he got it but the nickname has stayed with him since boyhood
 Doc is another ex-big league play CT in the ranks of the Barons this season. He has seen four years of experience in the big show and from the way he has been cavorting around at Redwood it looks as though the experience made a mighty good ball player of him.
 Fans will remember Doc when he was with New Orleans He was the sensation of the league and the fol- lowing year he went to the big show Dos is a brother of Jimmy Johnston, who was playing center field for the Barons then. Jack Johnston, the out fielder of the Lookouts in the same season, was brother of Dos also
 Doc started his professional base ball career in 1909 with the Chatta- nooga club in the South Atlantic league. He was bought by Buffalo from Chattanooga for the 1910 season, but Doc didn't make good with Buffalo and he was sent back to Chattanooga. He finished the season with the Look outs, who were then member of the Southern league.
 In 1911 Doc was sold to New Or leans by the Lookouts. He had a great season with the Pels and was back again in 1912. Doc didn't play but half the season with the Pels in 1912, as the Cleveland Indians were in need of a good first sacker and they sent for Doc. He finished the season with the Maps.
 It was August when Doc went to the Maps and he didn't have a very good opportunity to show his wares
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

In 1913 he was back with Cleveland again and he played first base the en- tire season. In 1914 he was again with the Maps.
 In the spring of 1915 Doc was traded to Pittsburg He played the year out for the Pirates and was back again last year. Doc had an off year last season, batting but slightly over the 200 mark but fielding well. When the Burleigh Grimes deal was pulled off Moley wanted a good first sacker and Doc was sent south.
 Doc was born in the little town of Cleveland. Tenn. He lives on his farm a few miles out from Chattanooga during the winter months. He is mar ried. Doc is the only Baron on the team who owns an automobile He motored down from Chattanooga when he reported here for spring training several weeks ago.
 Doc will make the Barons valC able man this year. He's a fine fellow personally and although he is con sidered a veteran he has the pep of a youhgster on the field. He'll easily carry off the honors of the best first sacker in the Southern league this year. But he deserves it at that
 TOMORROW-Willia (BilD Webb, third baseman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
REACH GUIDE FOR
 1917 IS ISSUED

The 1917 Reach American League Guide ican league-has just made it's ever well come appearance, thus ushering in one more baseball season; function which night were that the 20-round bout sched- tive years. This long continuation of publication alone has served to make the Reach Guide the standard annual publica- tion of the baseball world without con- sidering the merits of the contents of the book, which is edited by 1 -ancis c. Rich ter, the veteran baseball writer and au- thority. This year the Guide has been rearranged, being grouped into four dis tinct sections, a method that maAes it especially easy to search out matters of reference and record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
BLACKSMITH BOUT
 TO BE CALLED OFF

New Orleans, April 2.-Indications to- night were that the 20-round bout sched- uled here for May 4, between Les Darcy of Australia and Jeff Smith of New York would be called off Dominick Tortorich, matchmaker for local athletic club, said tonight he had received demands from both fighters it would be impossible for the local club to meet.
 Tortorich announced last week both men had wired they were willing to fight here May 4, Darcy to be guaranteed 30 per cent of the gross receipts, win or lose, and Smith to receive 20 per cent should he win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Simply Cleanse Your Blood of Its Sluggishness So Preva-
 lent in Springtime

Possibly you are one of the thou sands who just at this season find that you are losing your appetite, your sys- tenn gets weaker day by day. you are easily tired, and a general good-for nothing, rundown feeling seems to pervade your whole body.
 This condition is very general at the beginning of Spring, and is natures appeal for help in preparing the system for the change in seasons. Your blood is sluggish and impoverished, impuri- ties begin to clog up the arteries, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Miners Get Increase

Charleston, w. Va, April "A new wage scale which increases the pay of 25,0O0 bitumnous coal miners in the Cabin Creek district from approximately 13 to 15la per cent over the old agree ment, went into effect today. The opera tors in the agreement refused to grant the mems demands for an open shop, but agreed that no objection would be made to the men joining the United Mine Workers of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
BOSTON BRAVES TAKE
 LEAD OVER YANKEES

Fayetteville, N. G., April 2-The Boston Nationals again took the lead today in their series with the New York Ameri- cans, winning the fifth game, to 3. Loves wildness in the seventh decided the issue, the New York pitcher giving four consecutive bases on balls, forcing in the tying run. The winning was fol- lowed on Konetchys sacrifice fly. Score:
 R. H. E. New York .......... O01 900 2O0-3 Il Boston ..................10 100 100 2o*-4 g 1 Batteries: Piercy, Love and Walters; Allen, Davis, Crum, Nehf and Gowdy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Moley's Men WM Tackle Indians Again To-day
BLACKIE TO WORK TODAY

Moey will send Karl Black his lone southpaw against the Cleveland Indians in their final game at Redwood today Lee Foh will work Joe Boehing southpaw and Coumbe against the Barons Both lineup will be the ln yesterdays game with the exception of the catchers The game will at o'clock George Morarty will umpire behind the plate and Harry Swacina will umpire the bases The Indians went through their regular military drill yes
 erday preceding the game Sergeant Dennis of the United States army is with the team Another drill will be held today an hour before the game starts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Prominent West Virginian Dead

Charleston w. Va, April 2.--Arnold scherr aged 70, former state auditor of West Virginia and candidate for gov ernor in 1909. is dead at his home here. He was delegate to the republican na- tional convention which nominated James G. Blaine for President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
YELLOW JACKETS WIN
 OVER INDIANA NINE

Atlanta, April 2.-Georgia Tech defeated Indiana university today, g to l, getting six runs in the first inning by hard hit ting. Score
 Tech ............................ .6OO Ill O0r-9 Indiana GOO GOO O10-l
 Batteries: Puckett, Johnson, Preas and Morrison; Smith, Kinkle and Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
ITCHING, SORES, ECZEMA
Poison Oak Skin Sores and Blotches Now Relieved Remark able Reports Come From Different Parts of
 the United States


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  lief could be found until this conf
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
PHILLIPS SHUTOUT
 JACKSONVILLE NINE

Jacksonville. Fla, April 2.-The Phila- delphia Nationals pitchers held the Jack sonville team of the South Atlantic league to two hits here today and the Phillies won easily, to O. The score: R.H. F. Philadelphia .................... 6 2 Jacksonville ......................0 2
 Batteries: Fortune, Fittery and Adams; Horne, Fulton and Baker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
COLLEGE BASEBALL

At Lexington, Va: Amherst 5, Wash ington and Lee university, 10.
 At Columbia: University of South Car olina 9 Clemson college 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

with one down, Kid Caton walked and was sacrificed to second. Dock Johnston doubled to the right field fence and the Kid romped across.
 The game was a fine exhibition. The In- dians will make the race hot for the pen nant contenders in the Ban Johnson cir cult and should the pitchers perform in their regular form, the team which Lee Fohl has is capable of winning the rag.
 Iris Speaker is truly remarkable player. He has the pep of a boy perform
 ing on the sand lots He hit the ball on the nose but one time during the after noon. He was thrown out attempting to steal third few minutes later.
 The infield of the Indians is fast and works in harmony. The Indians are mighty strong and won the praise of the fans who witnessed yesterdays exhibi- tinn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
ATHLETICS OUTFIT
 FRANKS CRACKERS

Atlanta, April 2.-The Philadelphia Americans outhit the Atlanta team of the Southern association here today, winning by score of 6 to 4. The score: R.H E. Philadelphia ............ 001 121 010-6 II l Atlanta ............ O01 GOO 030-4 8 1
 Batteries: Bush, Majors and Picnich; Day, Davis, Robertson and Neiderkorn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
TRan for Webb in second,

Two Base Hits-Jansen, Johnston, Speaker, Kavanaugh.
 Three Base Hit-Webb. Stolen Bases Roth, Wamby 2, Morton and Kavanaugh.
 Sacrifice Tits-Burke, Wamby Bases on Balls-Morton 2, Lambeth l, Hill 2
 Hits-Off Hill with runs in in- nings; Morton, 2 with 1 run in 6 in- nings.
 Struck Out-Morton 2, Hill ?. Time of Game-1:55.
 Umpire-Moriarty and Swacina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
TODAY'S HURLERS

Manager Fohl stated yesterday that Joe Boehling and Counbe would twirl to- day. Karl Black will pitch for the Bar onS
 Bob I.oveless, the local amateur boy. looks to be a fine finger, with a little ex- perience, Bob will make the Barons a valuable hurler.
 Young Webb also looks to be mighty good. He hit a. vicious drive to right field in the seventh inning and stopped at sec ond base. He failed to touch first base, however, and was declared out. His care Iessness robbed him of a twobase smack
 The hoy score follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
EXHIBITION GAMES

At Little Rock: New York National, second team. 10; Little Rock, Southern association, 0.
 At Dallas: Chicago Americans, second team, 3; Dallas, Texas league. l.
 At Memphis: Memphis Columbus, Amer ican association, wet grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

stolen bases Walton 7, Norton, Capps, Gillian, Neill, Anderson, Hughes. Dou- ble play, Walker to Gillian to Neill. Base on balls, Nickel 3, Ardis 1. Hit by pitched ball, Walton. Struck out, Meikel 6, Ardis F. Time of game, :56. Umpire, Wash burn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-10-04
OIL COMPANIES
RESUME PROFITS
DELAWARE CONCERN OPERATING IN
the TAMPICO FIELDS RESUMES
DIVIDENDS AFTER LONG LAPSE.

TAMPltn. Mex. Get. 1.-The feeling
of security and confidence in the present
government of Mexico by prominent AMER
lean concerns engaged IN business there
j. demonstrated by the resumption on the
part OF the Mexican Petroleum Company,
Ltd, Of Delaware. Of dividends on lis
common stock III the rate of Il per cent
per annum, which dividends was suspend
ed III August, 1913. on account of the con
dItions then prevailing IN the republic.
The American Petroleum and
Transport Company, another extensive
American concern also operating. IN Mex
leo. and Il large part Of whose revenues i,
obtained from it, holdings Of stock in the
Mexican Petroleum Company. Ltd. n, well
n from its earnings from it, tank steam
ers transporting OIL to American ports,
has likewise demonstrated it, confidence
IN the Carranza government in Il similar
manner. The American Company
has declared 4 quarterly dividend nj the
rate of I per rent per annum.
No action on the part of American or
CARNATIONS doing business IN Mexico
speaks more positively Of the growing
feeling "t security which foreign capital
ISIS have IN the stability and fairness of
the Mexican government than this renewal
oi dividends on the part Of the companies
mentioned. leading a. they do IN the petro-
lcum industry.
TINS resumption ui Dividend by two at
the most prominent companies engaged in
tins Important enterprise D. sufficient and
convincing answer to The allegations which
have been given Wide circulation that for
eien capital was beng deferred from en-
eaealng ~ this or other llnc> OF business.
Dunn. all the disorders IN Mexico the
Mexican Petroleum Company and the
liua>tcca Petroleum. Company have con
unued Al work unInterruptcdlv. During
trying and critical times they have give.
continuous employment ~ \ minimum oi
5000 Mexican employees and laborcr..
These companies have experienced no
strikes. On the contrary. All strikes IN
the Tampico di~tricl have been settled by
the companies subjected a. them, finally
paying their help the same rates a. yolun-
tarlN established by the two concerns that
have Just declared the dividends noted.