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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
PLAYERS PROTEST
 FOLLOWING ACTION
 OF RULING POWERS
Worlds Series Performers Agree Not to Partici- pate in Exhibition
 Games

New York, October f.-Protestins against the action of the national base ball commission in holding out SlO0o of the individual shares of prize money or each worlds series player until Decem- Der 1 as a guarantee that they will not participate in exhibition games members of the Chicago American and New York National league teams addressed pe- tition to the commission today in which they said:
 We the undersigned, hereby declare and agree not to participate as individ- uals or as a team in any game after this day at Camp Mills, Long Island
 The petition was signed by each of the Chicago and New York players eligible to participate in the recent worlds se- ries and was handed to the commission at yesterday afternoons game at Gar den City, N r., by Eddie Collins and Charles Herzog, captains of the rfva teams
 The commission promised to take the matter under immediate advisement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
FEW DEFECTS NOTED BY COACH KELLY IN GAME WITH MARION
Crimson Leader Is Pleased With Work of Backfield, But Will Strengthen
 the Line

University, October 16.--In the first reg ular game of the season last saturday with Marion a number of defects were uncovered in the Alabama team, the elin- ination of which Coach Kelly has now begun. The backfleld was all that was hoped for, but the line was not quite so "stonewan' as might have been ex- pected. Scrimmages are being held every afternoon until dark to bolster up the linemen and give them the same strength that has made the "thin red line' famous on many southern gridiron.
 A game with Mississippi college is scheduled for next Saturday on the uni versity campus, and hard fight is be- ing expected. Mississippi college has the same coach this year that the Univer- sity of Mississippi had last year. and he is said to have built up formidable organization. The big game with se- vance is only little over two weeks off and the team Is already beginning to be primed for this most important of
 struggles.
 Optimism Is so high at the university
 that many of the Crimson followers be-
 lieve that victory over Sewanee IS 9 foregone conclusion, and are looking tc
 a defeat of Vanderbilt and a southern
 championship. Both of these games vii be in Birmingham, the Sewanee game being on November and the Vanderbilt game on November 10 A special tralr will bring all the students of the univer sity to the Sewanee game as usual, ant attempts are being made to secure an other special at reduced rates for tn Vanderbilt game.
 l With the election of Jim Downey q cheer leader the regular mass meeting are being held. Walter Jones is assist ant cheer leader and will help DoWne I when he is occupied with his duties T manager of the football team. A surpris is being planned for the Sewanee gam l that will take the Alabama supporter off their feet.
 A number of the players showed splen did form in the Marion game, especiail \ the men in the backfield. The entir varsity backfield, composed of Stevenso
 at full, Spangler and Blair at halve
 and Lonoir at quarter, consists of ne men, but they all have had high scho' framing and are fast and heavy. Sidney Johnson and Tram Sessior l played an alright game in the lin and Captain Hovatar and Big Red Brow were immovable in defense. Spangl' . | is doing all the kicking. The college w very much pleased on the whole with II , showing made, and are confident that constant succession of victories Will 3 garnered by the Crimson machine uni 3 the most successful year in the histol J of the university is gloriously con
 pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Miss Jeanette Rankin
 Speaks at Carolina Fair

Raleigh, N. C., October T.-Escorted by mounted women marshals Miss Jeanette Rankin, from Montana. member of Con- gI ess headed a parade here today to the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. where she delivered an address on Democracy in Government at the dedication of the woman's building.
 Miss Rankin touched upon recent la Dor troubles in Butte, saying:
 Tt is unpatriotic for labor to strike without just cause, but it Is equally un- patriotic for capital to take advantage of men whose patriotism causes them to continue to work under conditions that mean that they are daily unneces- sarily r.sking their lives, and the sup port os their families"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Honduras Troops Are
 Used to Quell Riots

A Gulf Port, October T.-Honduras troops were employed to quell rioting of striking dock workers at several points in Honduras recently, and in a fight between strikers and soldiers at La Ceiba, number on both sides were killed and wounded, according to pas sengers arriving here today on a steamer from the Central American republic.
 The passengers also brought uncon- firmed reports that six Americans had been killed by natives near Cuero. The local Honduran consulate admitted re- caiving unofficial reports that Americans had Teen killed.
 At several points it was reported strikers entered the plantations of fruit companies and destroyed banana crops Soldiers guarded ships at some Honduras ports while they were being loaded, I was stated, and the trouble had not beer settled when the steamer left La Ceiba The strikers demanded increased | wages and payment in native coin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
s. s. s. GIVES KNOCKOUT BLOW
 TO RHEUMATISM

there and multiply by the millions and scatter, by means of the blood circula- tion, throughout your system.
 The sensible treatment for this dis ease, and the only one from which you can expect permanent results, is treatment that goes down into the blood supply and reaches the source of the disease. s. S. s. is wonderful blood remedy and is the logical treat ment for rheumatism, because 1t promptly permeates the entire blood supply and searches out and elim- mates the disease germb.
 If you are a victim of rheumatism, you can take s. s. s. with the assur- ance that you are not experimenting, but using a remedy that has brought relief to thousands who have suffered from this painful disease. This great old remedy has been sold all over the United States for more than 50 years, and has been used with gratifying re- suits. It is a great blessing for sui ferer to become acquainted with the powers of s. s. S., for in this remedy is found the help that can come only from the proper treatment
 Many letters have been written to us by those who have used s. s. s., telling of the good it has done them. Their statements will be helpful to many others who suffer, and we will
 be glad to send you some of these tes-
 timonials, full of this direct evidence Eof the value of s. s. s.
 We maintain medical department
 for the benefit of all who are afflicted,
 and our Chief Medical Adviser. who is familiar with all forms of rheumatism,
 will gladly give you advice without
 charge as to the treatment of your own case.
 I Write today to Swift Specific Co., I97 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
7wo Gridiron Conflicts Slated for Saturday
.GRIDIRONS SEASON
 FAST ASSUMING AN
 INTERPRETING STAGE
of Big Southern Eleven Slated to Have Stiff Opposltlol in Battles Saturday-Two Small But Bloody Con
 tests Scheduled for Birmingham Fans
By FRED BoBEKER

first real contests for the university eleven.
 Auburn promises to have tough battle with the Clemson Tigers, the plainsmen journeying over to Ander- son, S. C., to play. Coach Donahue team showed splendid form in the past two practice tilts, especially with the Howard Baptists, who were smothered, 53 to 0. A victory for the Plainsmen
 is also expected and by a substantial score.
 Georgia Tech will clash with the Washington and Lee Generals at At lanta in the second intersectional bat tie of the season for the Yellow Jack cts Last Saturday the Jackets swamped the strong Penn eleven, 43 to 0. X similar victory over the Gen erals is not expected. but a win for the Heisman eleven is anticipated. The score will not be one sided, however, for the Generals always boast of hav- ing one of the best gridiron machines
 in the country.
 Vanderbilt clashes with Kentucky State at Lexington. The Commodores. with their rebuilt machine, are of an uncertain quality, and defeat would not cause any great amount or sur prise. Coach Dan McGugin will prob ably work h1S men, however, so Una such a catastrophe will not occur and Vandy should return the victor. Ken lucky State has a strong nGgregatior, however, and it will be a strenuous battle for the Tennesseans. The Sewanee Tigers, whose stock scared skyward following their de- cisive victory last Saturday over Pennsylvania, journeys to New Orleans to battle the Louisiana State com bination. The Purple will hardly re- ceive worthy battle from the Cres- cent City representatives. But then the showing of the Howard Baptists against the Tigers, as compared with l the Baptists showing against Auburn | forms the impression of an inconsist | ent machine of the Tennessee noun ! taineers.
 l Several other games are scheduled | but the above mentioned constitutes | the main battles of interest. Tulane l and Florida will meet at Gainesville Howard and Marion at Birmingham l Furman and Presbyterian college al 1 Greenville, s. C., and scores of others
 On Thursday, October 25 Clemson will meet South Carolina at Columbia The following Saturday will bring to-
 gether the big teams in their firs l clashes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
SAYS HE WAS ONLY WORKING ANCIENT BLUFF Claims There Isn't a Shine Ball-Fooled Fielder
 Jones to Start
 Trouble

Toledo, October 1.-The secret of Ed die Cicotte's shine ball is that there isn't and never has been such a thing. It is 9 myth, devised for it's psychological effect.
 This admission was made by Cicotte today while passing through here with other members of the worlds champion Chicago Americans.
 Hap Felsch and I framed 1t on the training trip said Cicotte. '"The idea was to rub the ball in peculiar way to make the batsman think I was doing something to it. I wasn't really, but others thought I was. Felsch started the talk going to St. Louis-got Fielder Jones all worked up about it-and the first thing we knew the shine ball was an established hullaballo in most minds. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18

Atlanta October 17.-In two of the fast est heats of the season on the grand cir cult Miss Harris M, driven by A. Mc- Donald, today won the free-for-all pace for purse of 5000 on the Lakewood track Her time in the first heat was 2001k
 William, driven by Marvin, split sec ond money with Hal Boy, Dick McMa- hons gelding which finished third in inc first heat and second in the second ex- actly reversing Williams position In each heat. Russell Boy with E. F. Geers up, the only other starter, finished fourth in both heats.
 The 2:13 class trot, in 5, for 5000 was won in straight heats by Mendosa T, piloted by Curtis Sir Tatton, Stiles driv- Ing, took second money; Winnatoma, %sdriven by Murphy, was third, and z xBrownie Watts fourth. In this race xOpera Express, winner of 4-year-old futurity $5O00 state at Lexington last wesk, proved a disappointment. making only sixth position in the first heat fifth in the second and fourth in the third.
 Baxter Lou, driven by Valentine, won the POT class pacing event for purse of $500 in straight heats Peter Look, with McMahon. took second money;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Proves Itself Master of This
 Painful Disease

Halfway treatment of rheumatism will never rid you of it. Better realize from the outset that when rheumatism attacks, you have real battle on your hands, and that it's mans job to get rid of it.
 Temporizing with rheumatism by the use of liniments, lotions and other external methods of treatment Is like trying to coax an enemy to let up in his attacks and permit you to conquer him without resistance.
 But you soon learn that rheumatism will not treat you with this consider ation. The tiny little germs flock to- gether by the millions and center their attack with undivided force. The ef- fects of the disease are gradual in talk ing hold on the system. In fact, the pains are only slight at first and do 
 not attract your serious attention, but |they gradually increase in severity until your entire system is firmly
 within the grip of the disease It IS then that you have a real fight on your hands, for you will find that rheu- matism Is foe that knows just how to cripple you. The pains that were hardly noticeable at first, become your constant companions, and seem tc take delight in your suffering. Of course, if this painful disease was
 on the surface only, you might reason
 ably expect to get relief by the use o'
 surface remedies, such as liniment'
 and other local applications. But th' l source of the disease IS your blood, thu
 tiny disease germs find lodgmen'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
WARM WELCOME IS TENDERED CHAMPS
 BY CHICAGO FANS
Appearance of Rowland Marks Start of Demon stration-$91, ,733.15 Is
 Share of the SOx

Chicago, october 17.-A cheering crowd of 5000 White Sox rooters stormed the LaSalle street station late today to vel come home the worlds baseball cham pions The crowd broke through police lines when the train arrived al o'clock and, accompanied by two brass bands.
 swarmed around the conquerors of the
 Giants.
 The appearance of Clarence Rowland,
 manager of the Chicago club, was the
 start of a demonstration. Some of the
 fans hoisted Rowland to their shoulders
 and carried him into the street. Traffic
 was blocked for 20 minutes while the
 crowd sought to shake hands with the
 players.
 With the exception of Eddie Collins, Wofgang, Faber and John Collins every member of the club was in the party. Eddie Collins went to his home in Phil- adelphia from New York, and Wolfgang ond John Collins left the party at Al bany. Faber, who pitched two victories over the Giants, returned yesterday, go- ing on to his home at Cascade, la, for q hunting trip.
 Rowland carried with him a check for 1, $91, ,73315 the White Sox share of the series. Twenty-Five players will divide
 the spells, each receiving sS,666, Trainer Bruckner Joe O'Neill, the clubs travel ing secretary, and Bob Hasbrook, who did not join the club until the middle oi the season, will be presented sum. President Comiskey returned to Cnl- cago last night In advance of his cham pions He eluded a big crowd of friends i however, by leaving his train in the sub- urbs and going directly to his home. Over the telephone he declared: Tt was the greatest of all world series" and paid 1 his respects to Manager John J. MIG | Graw Captain Herzog and the rest oi l the New York team for their game fignt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
MISS HARRIS M IS WINNER IN TWO OF YEARS FASTEST HEATS

Helen Chimes, driven by Owens, third and Directo J, of the Murphy stables was fourth.
 Summaries:
 2:1s class trotting in 5, purse 5000: Mendosa T. br. m. (Curtis) 1 Sir Tatton, b. g. (Stiles) ......... 4 2 Wilma toma, b. m. (Murphy) ...... Brownie Watts, b. m. (Rodney) 6 Onward Allerton, b. g. Edman) Opera Express, oh. g. (Fleming)
 Time: 2:1O1a; 2:13A 2:09A.
 POT class pacing, 3 in 5, purse $500: Baxter Lou, oh. g. Walentine) 1 1 1 Peter Iaa Look, cs;s,,d D. h. lMcMahon N Snnoo, Directum J, blk. h. (Murphy)
 Time: 2:05A; 2:03k; 2:o41a.
 Free-for-all pace. in 3, purse $3000: Miss Harris M, b. m. (McDonald). i William, b. h, Marvin) ...;.-.-..... Hal Boy, b. g. (McMahon) ...... 2 Russell Boy, b. h. (Geers) ......
 Time: 2:0015 2:0OA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
SPORTS

Two small but bloody clashes are slated to take place in Birmingham Saturday afternoon as one of the early features of the 1918 gridiron season. Out at Howard college Coach Long : well and his warriors are workinS hard for the battle with the Marion Cadets Coach Thomas and his aggres sive clan of warriors from the Cen tral High school are also working eV- cry day for their game with the Eto- wah County High school
 Each game sends ancient rivals into battle once again. Great rivalry has existed for the past years between Howard and Marion and Central and Etowah. As the case in former years the result of the annual Sridiron con- flict was always left to decide the su : -premacy.
 The Howard Marion game will pro9- : ably be played on the Baptist campus although the scene of the struggle may be shifted to Redwood Field-the To- cation of many a terrific encounter.
 Out at Munger field, the war grounis of the Birmingham college athletic  be clashing. Both games are slated to start at o'clock Officials and other particulars will be announced later
 The gridiron season is rapidly as- suming full bloom The big and lit tie teams are gradually playing thcir early dates and within another week the old campaign will be in full swing.
 The coming Saturday will witness gridiron clashes of all descriptions throughout the south. Those which | are most interesting to fans of this section however, are the leading south ern machines and chiefly those prob ably to be contenders for the supreme r.football title of Dixie.
 Down at the University of Alabama the Crimson outfit of Coach Kelly vii clash with the eleven from the Uni versity of Mississippi. Although Coacl Kelly,s machine is expected to emerge from the battle with colors flying, th' calibre of the Crimson outfit can F. judged, to some extent, by the resul of the game. 1t will be one or th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
MILITARY REVIEW
 TO REPLACE GAME

Cambridge, Mass. October 17.-A Harvard Yale review in the Yale bowl at New Haven in November in place of the annual football game Is being considered by military departments of the two institutions. It was said to- day that while no definite plan had been agreed upon it was hoped to have the Harvard regiment and the Yale battery take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
FORWARD PASS IS
 USED BY MICHIGAN

Ann Arbor, Mch., October 17.-Using the forward pass to good advantage, the University of Michigan football eleven defeated the strong University of Detroit team. II to g. here today The visitors also made frequent use of the forward pass. The Detroiters scored in the third period on drop kick by Allen from the 27-yard line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Okmulgee, Okla., Is the
 First City to Oversubscribe
 Its Quota of Liberty Bonds

Okmulgee, Okla, October H.-Okmuigee has oversubscribed it's s593,00O quota or the second liberty loan by $S.0OO, ana was informed today by E. E. violette of the Kansas City federal reserve bank that it was the first city in the United Stares to oversubscribe its allotment Of the bonds The total subscription does not include that of Jackson Barnett, wealthy Indian, who last night LOOK s250 GOO worth of the securities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
FORMER COLLEGE FOOTBALL STARS IN BENEFIT CAME Battle Will Be Staged ia tba Harvard Stadium on No vember 3-Will Play
 Sailor Team

Boston, october F.-Former college football stars will be seen in action in the Harvard stadium November 3, when Percy D. Haughton, former Harvard coach, brings his soldier squad from Camp Devens at Aver, Mass, to play a team representing the Boston navy yard and coached by Leo Leary, also liar yard football tutor. The receipts will go to the war camp community fund.
 Eddie Casey Harvard's 1916 halfback, heads the list of former college men on the navy team. Others are Wright ana Murrey of Harvard; Talbot, Yale captain of two years ago, and Canneli, Dart mouth
 Coach Haughton's team material VIII include Charles Coolidge, former liar yard end; Dave Henry. Brown; Hugh Harborson, Yale; Cytoolman, Williams and Lieutenant Day, West Point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18

Iron ore Is found in almost every Chinese province, but 1t is mined ex- tensively in only few.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18

President Tener of the National league, a member of the commission, said the request of the players will be granted and that they will receive their full share.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-28
ReU. !. ". Dunn to GiUe
Faret0eH Sermon Sunday
At the Church of Christ

Rev. J. " Dunn. vino has been the
regular minister Of the Church OF
Christ for the past three years. viii
preach his farewell sermon Sunday.
The theme for his morning discourse
viii be. ''Pauls Parting Words 10
Ephesus." At the evening service he
viii speak on "The Friends of Jesus"
While a successor to Mr.. Dunn has
not been announced IL is expected one
viii be soon The members viii con-
duct the service until a pastor is Sc
cured.
Mr.. Dunn came 20 Il Paso when
the Church OF Christ was practically
unknown and has built up a splendid
organization His departure is greatly
regretted. the church members realiZ-
ing his ability as a church builder.
Mr.. Dunn's health has been bad for
some time and IL Is expected the
change Will prove beneficial He
leaves next week for Sweenv. Texas,
where he delivers the commencement
sermon next Sunday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-28

screen for a few moments before the
regular service begins
The program follows:
Prelude, Fifth artillery band
Doxology. congregation and band.
Invocation and Lords prayer.
Hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers"
congregation.
Scripture lesson
Solo, Memories musician first class
William Bird, Fifth field artillery band,
with band accompaniment
The evening prayer chaplain
Clemens
Selection. Fifth artillery band
Sermon. The Other Land" chaplain
:. J. Smith.
Solo. "The Ninety and Nine" Mrs.
Max Muller, accompanied by Prof
Muller with Violin.
Postlude. America" Fifth artillery
band
Benediction.
Chaplain Smith says Civilian
friends are always welcome TO worship
with the men who are soon to defend
our sacred rights of freedom
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-28
Holds Successful Church
ReUiUdL at San Marcidl

Rev. c. K Campbell, pastor OF AS
from san Marclal. y NJ. where he
has been conducting a ten days re-
vival meeting in the Methodist church
al that place.
The revival was largely attended
and resulted in a general revival o.
religious interest among the people Of
san MarciaL There were Il accessions
TO the church, which. in q town the
size OF san Marcial, is regarded as an
excellent outcome.
The san Marcial Methodist church
is in charge OF Rev. Henry Barton,
who began his ministerial career in
FL Paso. assisting the late Rev. ". F.
Packard at Trinity Methodist church.
Rev. c. K Campbell will conduct
services Sunday At Asbury church
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-28

ANY spring Methodist confer
Nj ences thus far held have called
= = upon their churches 70 en-
ter upon instruction OF aliens In Amer
lean history. American customs and es-
pecIally to get acquainted with for
eign speaking families OF their com
Inunities. whether they be OF the same
religious faith or not II IS known
that Presbyterian and other assem-
ohes. meeting in May. will take the
same action. calling upon their lay
men Of the pews. those who do not 20
abroad TO fight or join the forces at
nome, TO cultivate the friendship OF all
peoples about them Their plea VIII be,
* is said, that such cultivation is -
desirable as q war measure as cuiuva-
ton OF gardens and farms
New York City laymen. led by Epis-
copaT and Presbyterian. have already
issued q Similar cali and have added 20
I the one that men OF church pews
must volunteer for places in Christian
work left vacant by men going to the
Sront. and see 10 il that Sunday schools
have superintendent, Bible classes
have leaders, and the great missionary
societies do not fall off in income.
Within the week mems clubs conTen-
lions are called during May, and II is
announced that training classes VIII be
kept up all summer to prepare for a big
drive next fall.