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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
FEDERAL OFFICERS
 ARE INVESTIGATING
 SINKING OF SHIP
German Vessel Goes Down in Charleston HarbOr Un- der Peculiar Circum-
 stances, It Is Thought

Charleston, S. C., February Fled eraI officers were unable to ascertain the cause of the sinking of the German freighter Liebenfels. which went down in the harbor here today under circumstances that led marine men to believe she had been scuttled. Captain Klattenhof spent the night at hotel and today would give no information concerning the vessel, and J. Iubken, first officer, who was aboard, told Col lector of the Port Fred c. Peters that he was asleep when the ship began to settle this morning and knew noth- ing about it.
 Collector Peters tonight had a con ference with Assistant United States District Attorney Waring, but neither would disclose what was discussed. MT. Peters will make more thorough ex- animation of the Liebenfels tomorrow morning. He has instructions from the treasury department at Washington to make a detailed report.
 The Liebenfe1s was first noticed to be sinking between and o'clock this morning. The tug Cecilia offered aS- sistance, but it was declined without comment by one of the officers of the steamer. The ship gradually settled until she touched bottom in about 30 feet of water, and tonight lies with S0-degree list to port.
 The freighter tied up here soon aft CT the opening of the war Her crew of Lascars were sent to their homes and since then only Captain Klatten- hof and four or five officers have re- mained with the ship. With the excep- tion of the captain, they still were aboard tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
MOLEY BRINGS FIRST SNOWFALL OF YEAR
N99 FIENSE SEVWWE zAL4a WF IEsEAM
 MOLEY REACHES CITY AND DISCUSSES HIS PLANS FOR SEASON
Boss Brings Snow With Him From MaryandTalks Prospects For Coming Season -Twenty-two Players
 Are Property-The Pitching Staff Strong

Birmingham had it's first snow fall of the year yesterday. And witi the snowfall came Carlton MoIeswOrth the Baron manager, who blew in from Frederick, Md, on late afternoon train.
 The Baron boss, accompanied by his wife, reached Birmingham after two days travel. Moley was chuck rul of baseball talk He talked freely concerning the prospects of the Ba- rons for the coming season, and stated that the club would have a strong and scrappy aggregation, one that would appeal to the fans. The following men, 22 fin num-
 her, are the outright property of Birmingham and will be the first to be sent contracts: Pitchers; Johnson, Ponder,
 Black, Perryman, Hill Douglas, Roberts, Loveless. Catchers: smith, Hauser, Ha- worth.
 InfieIders: Webb, Mcdonald, Jan sen, Caton, Clark, Derrick, Burke, Johnson.
 outficiders: Duncan, COombs, Werner.
 T am glad to get back on the job, said Moley last night q have spent q most enjoyable vacation and am ready for the long grind I have an excel lent team in line and can see no req son why our club will not be pen nant contender from start to finish SIX VETERAN HURLERS
 We have have six veteran pitchers to start the season with-Arthur John son. Elmer Ponder, Emmett Perryman and Karl Black-all left over from last years team. We secured Hill and Douglas from Pittsburg. Roberts was with Montgomery in the South Atlantic league last year, while Bob Ioveless Is local talent This will probably be our pitching staff for the entire sea son unless weakness develops
 With these veterans to start with, l believe we will have the best pitch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
CLUB TEAM MUST BE STRENGTHENED; WIN CAME FROM AUBURN
Club Quintet Wins Over Tigers by Score of 27 to 19-Guard and Gen.
 ter Weak

The Birmingham Athletic club quintet, the Auburn team last night in the for mers gymnasium, by the score of 27 to 19 The Tigers put up a stubborn fight and pressed the locals closely at times.
 The showing of the club five was not very encouraging to followers. The clubs weak spot appears to be the need of a good guard and a center Hahn, the Central High center, played the pivotal position for the club last night, but his work was not brilliant enough to "get by" in an important game.
 Coaches used five men at one guard but have never been satisfied The for wards are we'll taken care of by Tommie McGowan, the leader of the five and the best forward in the south, and Shine Montgomery, the youthful High schooler. Biscoe Seals is a reliable guard while link Gillam, as soon as his sprained ankle heals, will bring the guard posi- tions up to the standards. The team must be strengthened to score a come back in later games.
 But back to the game last night. The clubs pass work was good at times as was their shooting, but consistency was lacking The score at the end of the first half was r to g.
 Charley Jones played an excellent game for the Auburnites. McGowan and Gil- lam performed the best for the locals. Seals also played we'll
 The Auburn five is well balanced and is above the ordinary college five.
 The lineup and summary follow:
 Birmingham: McGowan (O and Mont gomery (D, forwards; Hahn Q0), center; Seals and Gillian (D, guards.
 Auburn; Floyd (5) and L. Hall 4), for wards; Bridges (4. center; Jones (Q and w. Hall O. guards. Referee Dona- hue (Auburn).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Germdny's War MoDe
 Makes Market Tumble
Stocks Go Crashing Down
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 during the day, but no action bearing
 upon the situation was taken
 Some of the professional selling in the market was attrib uted to forced necessi- ties growing out of heavy losses incurred
 by operators in the commodities markets, | especially cotton, in which the slump was | most severe.
 The extraordinary activity of commis- | sion or wire houses indicated very gen eral and extensive selling from out-of- town points. Money rates were slightly frmer, but exerted no apparent infiu- l ence.
 The uneasy condition of the fnterna- tiopal markets was exemplified by the weakness displayed by all international issues, notably the so-called war dota- tions. City of Paris 6s fell 294 points, with 1Ss for American foreign securities 5s and material fractions for all other issues Virtually all these securities fell to lowest records including the premier nglo-French 5s, which made a loss of s4 of a point at 92ss.
 So far as the general prices in the stock list were concerned the greatest loss was that of Bethlehem Steel, that stock selling as low as 96S, which com pares with the high record price of 700 last November; United States Steel, which led the list in volume of sales with about 6OOO00 shares changing hands out of a to- tai of 2,100 000 opened a 105 to 100. an over night loss of F points, at the minimum, broke further to s. recovered to 1041a but closed at 102A, showing 9A points net loss for the day.
 Shipping stocks were particularly influ- enced by the international situation, Mer- cantile Marines breaking 9 to IS points with 1872 for Atlantic, Gulf and West In- dies and Il for United Fruit.
 I- aff oe,ta J. ;e,s<~ were lower by to 16 points, Motors yielded g to Il, petroleums to 17, equip ments to IA. feathers and sugars [ te IS and coppers and zinc shares to F. In addition many specialties not ordinari- ly classed in special groups experienced severe price losses. Sears-RCe Cebuck losing II points and American Can almost 10 Utilities. including gas shares, were weak.
 Rails were under pressure, sale of high grade stocks of that division being neces- sary to protect other holdings Union Pa cific broke more than points, with [ for Baltimore and Ohio, 5% for Reading. for New York Central and Az for Nor folk and Western. Minor rails were com paratively steady. including New Haven.
 The wide selling extended to the Con- soidated exchange, where more than 100,- GOO shares of steel alone changed hands. Prices in general on the Consolidated ex- change were mostly at higher levels than on the big board.
 At the close of the day and late into the evening the clerical forces of the hundreds of brokerage houses were ac- lively at work cleaning up the enormous volume of business resulting from the days operations and sending out calls for further margins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Julian Eltinge

Julian Eltinge is the most unique personality on the stage. He has be- come as much an institution as the theatre itself. It is doubtful if he will ever have greater hold on the pub lie than he has today.
 What is the reason for his pre- eminence? It has been ntoed that the name Eltinge begins and ends with been suggested that the first 'e" stands for endeavor and the final "e'' for excellence. Certain it is that by consistent endeavor Julian Eltinge has succeeded in exalting feminine imper- sonation to it's loftiest pinnacle of artistic excellence and no other actor in the world has ever achieved this unusual feat.
 Julian Eltinge, or Bill" as he is known to his intimates. is the most democratic person behind the foot lights. Every night after the play sees him surrounded by a circle of friends who talk about everything but the stage
 Julian Eltinges present play is Cousin Lucy" It was written by Charles Klein. who went down on the ill-fated Lusitania and is said to be superior in every way to "The Fascin- ating Widow in which he made a pos itive sensation here on former visit. He will appear in the new offering at the Jefferson theatre Saturday, mat inee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02

ing staff in the league I won't start out making predictions, but should all of the veteran hurlers which we have live up to reputation this should be the result.
 Our infield will be a strong one. Doc Johnston was secured from Pitts burg, while we drafted Burke from the Virginia league. Derrick is left over from last year. One of these three will play the initial bag. Danny Clark is tho only second sacker we have, but think he's good enough. Kid Caton will probably be our regular short- fielder again. Eddie Mcdonald or Webb, who we drafted from Sioux City. will play third base. This will give us a reasonably strong offensive infield and much stronger defen- sive.
 At the present we have but three outfielders, but will secure one, and probably two, when Pittsburg plays an exhibition game here in April Cecil Coombs is left over from last year. while Pat Duncan was bought recently from Grand Rapids Werner was re- called from the South Atlantic. He gives promise of developing into a good outfielder.
 we have three catchers at the pres ent Red Smith and Mike Hauser arg left over, while Haworth, a promising sCNA'5. 5.,eCit iipe' OSe II ui etA tCu lEOtil odil Lake City.
 TO CARRY UTILITY
 "We will carry only five pitchers, as was the case last year, and will take advantage of the extra man added to the player limit by carrying utilitv player We secured Jansen from Pittsburg for this purpose He comes from the Texas league, where he had an excellent record.
 "As to the proposed strike of the Players fraternity, do not believe it will materialze
 Of course, you can't tell, but you must keep your eye on the Barons in 1917. We're out for a rag
 MoAey will be at the baseball head quarters today. He will send out con- tracts in few days. He arrived in the city yesterday behind schedule anl quietly slipped to his home in West End before he let it be known that he had settled in the Magic City for a stay to last until October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Anniston Decides 10 Retain
 Ge0rgid- Alabama Franchise

Anniston. February 1.-(Special) With L. F. Greer, president. and pr. G. A. Cryer, vice president, the Annis- ton baseball club began preparations for the ensuing year Thursday morn ing. J. H. Edmondson and other stock holders assumed the indeb btedness against the club and it will begin the new season free of debt
 The enthusiasm of the fans at the meeting last night carried matters along with such a swing that it was time to- adjourn before board of di- rectors and other officials were elected. but another meeting will soon be called when this work will be done
 In the meantime President Greer will get into communication with the president of the Georgia Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS
Ballet Russo

Serge de Diaghileff's Ballet Russo at the Jefferson theatre last night, is un- questionably one of the most notable at- fractions that has ever toured the south.
 Much was expected of this famous or ganization and all promises made in ad- vance were amply fulfilled. It was an im- pressive exhibition of dancing and the pantomimic art. The richly oriental scenes
 of "Scheherazade, done with the bar barrie splendor typical of Leon Bakst, who is the modern wizard of spectacular stage effects, and the stirring Polish dances almost stunned the senses, not only by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02

Lee Moody was high man at 15 yards and rapid fire. T. K. Lee was high at 20 yards. Mir. Carl was handi- capped on account Of having badly sprained wrist and found it difficult to hold without flinching. Consider ing that his score was unusually good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02

league and let him know that Annis- ton will have team this year. An niston has dozen seasoned men on tho reserve list now and President Greer does not expect to have any great difficulty in picking up what ever men he will need to start the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Mobile Port Affected

Mobile, February 1.-There are nine sailing vessels and one steamer in this port probably affected by the German admiralty order for relentless submarine warfare. They are loading for war zone points and the eastern coast of South America. No German ships are interned in Mobile Masters of vessels are secre- tive about future plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Revolver Club Scores

Owing to the theatening weather Wednesday night only few were on hand for the regular weekly practice shooting. A number of visitors were present. Scores were below the aver age and all got a wild shot or two. Following scores were made:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Conference in Spain

Madrid, February 1.-(via London.) Spain's minister of foreign affairs had a long interview at midnight with Jo- seph E. Willard, the American ambas- sador at Madrid, concerning the new situation created for neutral states by the German note regarding unrestrict- ed warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02

l their riot of color but also by their elab-
 crate and skilfuly evolved choreography. l Beginning with Les Sylphides," a TO- mantle revery by Fokine, Nils. Lopokoya
 and Sokolova and NJ Nicholas Sverew, | three of the stars of the ballet, appeared | in the nocturne and in solo numbers.
 All three of the principals, and Mile. Wasilewska, danced with exquisite grace
 and charm. M. Sverew and Mile. Lopo-
 kova, in their waltzes, more than earned
 the applause which greeted them. Next 1 to Nijinsky, M. Syerew is the most able
 male dancer in the company.
 | The great Nijinsky, the most incom- | parable dancer of his time, appeared in ] only one feature of the programme ''The Enchanted Princess" in which he and Lydia Lopokova illustrated in a striking way what perfection can be reached in one of the oldest, and one of the most difficult of arts M. Nijinsky and Mile. Lopokova won individual triumphs in this piece by the sheer beauty of their per formance. Two such artists do not need elaborate scenic effects to enhance the grace and beauty of their dancing. From spectacular point of view ''Sche- herazade' which affords Bakst opportun- ities for the vivid stage settings that have made him famous, was the most striking feature of the programme. Mile. Fibre Revalles, justly acclaimed as one of the foremost interpretative artistes in the or ganizaton, took the part of Zozeide. Alex andre Gavrilow was Zobeide's favorite. M. Sverew imparted a touch of comedy as the grand eunuch, whose careless man agement of the harem during his master s absence gets him into a peck of trouble and cuts short his lordly life. The ori- ental magnificence of this piece was in keeping with the numerous characters portrayed on the stage and the panto- mime by which the disastrous love story of Zobeide was told.
 Although not printed last on the pro- gramme, Prince Igor, an episode from Borodines opera, was the concluding piece presented and in the Slavic dances the company fairly outdid itself. At times the stage was alive with figures, leaping, whirling, advancing, retreating striking warlike poses and apparently given over to the abandon of the wild, semi- savage dances of Russian Poland.
 One of the most brilliant audiences of the season was present A considerable advance in the price of seats did not affect the attendance in the slightest de- gree.
 Much of the artistic success of the bal let was due to the symphony orchestra of more than 40 pieces. directed by M. Pierre Monteux.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
COTTON PRICES BREAK GREATER
 THAN IN ALL OF
 MARKET HISTORY
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tracts to unload sent prices down ire sistibly, and there were no buyers until the summer months touched the Recent level, where they were more than $40 a bale down from the seasons highest levels. On the first transactions March sold off 11S points, May lost S24 points, and a few minutes after the opening May declined another 100 points, fluctua- tions being in cents per pound, while the ring was in turmoil.
 After the first pressure to sell ended, the market recovered strongly, rising 295 to 320 points from the lowest, but no real strength developed, and the remain der of the session was featured by quick. violent and wide price changes. At the highest of the session the most ac- tive months still were a net loss of 7S to 115 points, and the close was at a net loss of $11.65 to S14 a bale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02

The larger part of Mexico consists of Ian elevated plateau, with mountains
 on the east and west This plateau is
 of volcanic origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Bijou-Grand Opera

The Boston National Grand Opera com papy. which will appear at the Bijou theatre on Saturday, February 3, for two performances, will present Verdi s Aida at night and Gounod's immortal Faust at the matinee.
 Faust" by Charles Gounod, founded on the poem of Goethe, ranks as one of the two most popular French operas, and has more than achieved its fiftieth anniversary with public demand for its presentation undisninished "Faust'' was first produced in Paris in 1859, and four years later in London. Clara Louise Kel- iogg was the original Marguerite in Faust" in New York at the Academy of Music in 1863 This opera abounds in rich musical features-the arias and marches and Ave Maria" being enor- mously prized by musicians. Faust" is a perfect love story and involves the universal and elemental human emotions. And so, for the interest of its libretto, as well as for the quality of Gounod s music, it is justifiably well favored.
 The cast selected for Faust is ore Of unusual excellence and includes Mag Sie Teyte, as Marguerite. Jose Mardones as Mephisto, Giuseppe Gaudenzi as Faust, Graham Mar as Valentine, Maria Winietskha as Martha, Giorgic Puliti as Wagner and Dorothy Follis as Siebel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
GILLESPIE CONVICTED
 OF A MISDEMEANOR

The jury hearing the case of W. A. Gillespie former warden at the county jail, charged with having permitted Mary Lucille Osborne to escape, rendered a yer dict convicing him of a lnidemeanor and setting his fine at s20O. He was charged with a felony.
 , Gillespie was represented by Horace Afford, Thomas J. Judge and A. M Douglas.
 Evidence was brought out showing that Gillespie had had this commission taken away from him before the prisoner es- capped and that he had been paid off. and this act went well and received much deserved applause. The trio are good performers and the two coons present fun in it's funniest way.
 The Seebacks, a man and an exception ally good looking woman. open the bill with Fun in Gymnasium and pre- sent an act that is good in every partic- ular. The Pathe pictures are interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-02
Peg O My Heart"


 The closing performances of Peg O My Heart" with the added attraction of Harry Gardiner, "the human fly" will be given today at the Bijou, q special matinee billed for this aft ernoon and the closing performance tonight. The delightful comedy of laughter and love has delighted crowd ed houses all week and indications are the capacity will be the rule at both performances today. Gardiner will ap- pear in person at both performances and exhibit his remarkable feature film of 1000 feet, depicting a mum Der of his most difficult climbs, which he will explain in detail
 Next weeks attraction will be When a Girl Loves" one of the most successful comedies ever produced It will be presented by most capable cast and the production will be on an elaborate scale. The offering has played to capacity houses in other cities this season and will prove one Of the best of the season at the Bijou
Arizona republican., 1917-06-10

girls are to be kept fit and ready to do their part, but if other clubs of the city, business men, or organizations will cooperate, summer camp for girls can be established and maintained during the heated month. Miss Pat ricia Davidson, president Of the Busi- ness Girls club or Miss Nell Zettv, extension secretary of the Y. w. c. A. will welcome any plans or suggestions from those whom are interested.
 
 The congress of Mothers Parent Teachers association held it's last meeting of the year at East Lake park Monday evening in the form of a picnic It was decided uponto ask the fair commission for an appropriation to carry onthe work for Baby Week. at next years fair. Through the eff forts of Mrs. J c. Norton, president of the association, and, Dr. Allan Will Hams, who appeared before the fair commission, an appropriation was gladly given. Heretofore during the week, the physicians gave their ser vices free of charge and the entire work was carried on without any funds whatever from the outside. In the fu- ture the association feels it should re- compense them in a small way and that now the work can be doubled The playground, under the supervision or Mrs. Frank Alkire, will be enlarged and have all the new modern con VeuienceS