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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
MRS. R. J. WALDROP
 IS LAID AT REST
Simplicity Marked the Funeral Exer- cises Over Remains of Be-
 loved Woman

The funeral services of Mrs. R. J. Waldrop, who died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Heacock, Mountain Terrace, were held yesterday morning at the residence and a large concourse of relatives and friends gath cred to pay the last tribute of respect to her memory. The funeral service, con- ducted by the Rev. H. H. Hibbs of the East Lake Baptist church, assisted by pr. Preston Blake, were impressive in their simplicity and in keeping with the ceased. The floral tributes were abun- dant and very beautiful. Interment fol- lowed at Woods cemetery.
 With the passing away of Mrs. Wal drop the community has suffered loss, and her quiet influence for good will be sadly missed. She had lived a life of service and usefulness and by her noble example inspired others to higher thoughts and ideals of life. A devoted mother, she had her early reward in the love and devotion of her two chil- dren, who watched over her declining years with the tenderest care.
 Mrs. Waldrop was of one of the oldest families of the county, and one of the most distinguished. Her husband, the late Robert Judson Waldrop, was pro- lessor of mathematics at Howard college and held high rank as an educator, and is we'll remembered by hundreds of the former students of Howard. She is sur vived by one daughter Mrs. Heacock, wife of Dr. J. D. Heacock, and one son, William J. Waldrop, clerk of the circuit cOllrt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
How To Relieve Catarrhal
 Deafness or Head Noises

If you have caatarrh. catarrhal deaf
 ness or head noises caused by catarrh,
 or if phlegm drops in your throat and has caused catarrh of the stomach or sbowc1s. you will be glad to know that these distressing symptoms may be en-
 tirely overcome in many instances by
 the following treatment which you can
 easily prepare in. your own home at lit
 tie cost Secure from your druggist 1
 ounce of Parmint Double Strength).
 This will not cost you more than 75c.
 Take this home and add to it If pint
 of hot water and 4 ounces of granulat-
 ed sugar; stir until dissolved. Take one
 tablespoonful four times a day. An i'm
 proyement is sometimes noted after the first days treatment. Breathing
 should become easy, while the distress
 ing head noises, headaches, dullness, cloudy thinking, etc. should gradually disappear under the tonic action of the trea tment. Loss of smell. taste, defect i've hearing and nucus dropping in the
 back of the throat are other symptoms
 which suggest the presence of catarrh ..and which may often be overcome hy yhis efficacious treatment If nearly sninety per, cent of all ear troubles fare caused by catarrh, there must he simany people whose hearing may be re- ,tstored by this simple home treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
WILL PRESENT TEN
 ONE-ACT PLAYS HERE
Washington Square Players Will Give Two Performances Today of
 Five Plays Each

The Washington Square Players of New York, who are to appear at the Jefferson theatre today under the auspices of the Birmingham center. Drama League of America, will present a repertoire of one act plays of wide range of theme that are particularly clever thoughtful and amusing.
 The plays are the same that the players presented recently during a two months run at the "Playhouse," Chicago, and have been enthusiastically ndorsed by the press and public wherever they have been presented on the present tour. The unbounded success of the organi- zation in New York, where they made la phenomenal run, and where they be- came known as center of all that is most clever and amusing in the theatre, brought many requests for them to ap- pear in various cities. Yielding to the and the local center of the Drama league
 is much gratified that Birmingham is in- cluded in the list of cities There will be two performances at the Jefferson today. At the matinee five of the plays will be presented and at the night performance the other five. The
 following list of plays, all of which will
 be presented today, indicate the high character of the performance: Ilteratures by Arthur SchnltZlef.
 ''In April" by Rose Pastor Stokes.
 GA Roadhouse in Arden" by Phillip MoelIer.
 'Interior," by Maeterlinck "A Bear by Anton TchelShov.
 "Helena's Husband" by Philip Moeler. Pierre Patelin,'' an old French farce. "A Miracle of St. Anthony by Maeter- linck.
 ssMoondown." by John Reed 'Eugenically Speaking by Edward Goodman.
 Unique as are the plays, the organi- zation is still more unique.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
4Y ID BE READY
 ID MEET ALABAMA
 BASKETBALL TEAM
Coach Mitchell Has Drilled Locals Hard for Clash With Crimson Quintet
 Saturday

The Y. NJ c. A. basketball squad has been put through some of the hardest practice that they have ex- perienced this season. The team was in bad physical condition when they returned from the recent road trip. but Coach Mitchell expects to have them on edge for the Saturday night affair with the University of Alabama.
 Lewis Smith is regaining his strength and it would not surprise fans to see him go on a rampage and shoot them from all angles. The for ward position is well taken care Of by Henly, Brooks and Norton. Norton is rattling good player and when he starts down the floor toward the bas- lSet something is going to happen. Henly and Brooks are both noted for their spectaular goal shooting from the field. If Alabama guards are not inclined to leave the basket they will meet the ball coming through the ner.
 Bowron at center seems to have found his stride and the man who fol- lows him over the floor will feel like he has just finished a Marathon. Cap tain Harsh, although a great admirer of his alma mater, will forget that he ever attended the university when he leads his warriors into the battle Sat- ufudy HlSHl. ne can alWayS pS uV- pended on to give his best. Smith and Greenwood form the other arm of the defense and that means that the col- lege boys will find goal shooting not unlike taking a first line trench.
 Manager Enneking of the Athletic club and Manager Estes of the ''Y, have agreed to start the games at d1f' ferent times so that those who wish to see both games will have the op- portunity. The "" game will be called promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
JUNIORS WINNERS OF
 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP

The Junior team of the Central High school class league defeated the Soph- omore five for the class championship by the score of IS to II.
 The Sophomore team played swell game but luck broke against them in their goal shooting. Captain Hahn Of the Sohpomores was the only real fea- ture the game could offer and had he received proper support there would have been different tale to tell. Gowan played a swell game for the Juniors, making several pretty goals. Sellers, the Juniors star forward, was held in check by the guarding of Ken driclSs, who played one of the best guarding games seen in a class game this year. Winham's rough work was condemned by all.
 Juniors-Gowan (9) and Sellars (5). forwards; Afford (4), center; Hender- son. Winham and Lay, guards. Sophomores-Hahn, CD, Houghton (4) and Forbes, forwards; Gassoway center: Duncan and Hendricks, guards. Referee, Pritchard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
OFFICE TITLE SUITS WILL BE DECIDED BY SUPREME COURT Opinions Expected Today in Jefferson and Madison
 Counties Contests
FARMERS ARE WARNED
 AGAINST FAKE AGENT
Commissioner of Agriculture Says Man Is Going Over State Selling Alleged Boil Weevil Preventa-
 tive, Which Is Fraud
By FRED H. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, February 4.-(Special.) Eyes of the state are turned upon the supreme court because of reports that several important decisions will be handed down Thursday morning. The court has been in general consultation since the last call of divisions for the first term was completed last week and the under standing is that the decisions are being completed in order that they may be made public Thursday.
 One of the most important cases is the contest between Joseph R. Tate, circuit solicitor of Jefferson county, and Huge L. Black solicitor of the Jefferson crin- inal court, which will determine whether Tate or Black shall be chief prosecuting officer of the county during the remain der of MT. Blacks term. MT. Blacks s court was abolished January 15 but the act provided that he should hold office until the end of the term. He contends that the intention of the legislature was to make him chief prosecuting officer, while MT. Tate contends that he is chief prosecuting officer.
 Another important case involves the right of c. c. Wiley to hold the office of coroner of Jefferson county, the con- tention being that the law passed by the legislature in 1915 under which he is hold ing the office is unconstitutional.
 A third case of general interest in- wolves the probate judgeship of Madison county. Archie Mcdonnell, who was ap. pointed by Governor Henderson for the unexpired term of Judge W. T. Law Ter, contends that he was named until the next general election, while Thomas w. Jones, who was elected without op- position in the general election in Novem- ber maintains that McDonnell's term ex- pired January 15. The lower court sup ported Jones contention and Mcdonnell appealed, giving a bond which will in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
BALLARD RESIGNS | AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Organizer and Worker for Boy Scout Movement
 Gives Up Post

The resignation of Dr. Elwyn Ballard,
 chief Boy Scout executive of Birmingham and organizer of the work in this dis of scouts yesterday. Bordon Burr, as chairman, accepted the resignation.
 In letter to the council, Dr. Ballard stated that the scouts would not lose. his support, but that he felt he owed it to his family to devote more time to the
 medical profession. He added hat he
 would be ready at any time to give his
 services to the council in the promotion of the scout spirit.
 Dr. Ballard has been at the head of
 the local scout organization for the past
 four years. He was instrumental in the
 initial organization of the Boy Scouts
 here. He has devoted much of his time
 to the project and has witnessed the
 membership of the various scout troops
 grow from mere handful to over coo
 members.
 Among 8 few of the important issues in the scout world today which Dr. Bal lard instituted for the local youths, the annual summer camps the drum and fife corps. the wireless clubs, the first aid squads, and other study clubs stand out as the most prominent.
 The local organization is considered one of the best in the south today. The work or the scouts IS very systematic ana a number of other organizations have been fourded on the methods used by Dr. Bal lard in Birmingham.
 A successor to Dr. Ballard will be
 named in the near future. The council has persuaded Dr. Ballard to remain at
 the head of the organization until April 20 There are a number of applicants for the position, but no formal action in filling the place has been taken. 1f I1ox T much regret. He was well liked by all who have ever had any connection with the scout movement and a successor of his standard will be difficult to find.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
THE PANGS OF
 RHEUMATISM
tinued this medicine until all pain, soreness and inflammation were gone, and I was com pletely cured"
J. J. AGNEW, 606 E. Gambler Street,
 Mfr Napnnn Onto

Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
 This is typical case. and everyone who has had the slightest experience with rheumatism will continue to suf- fer and grow worse until they are fin- ally practically helpless, unless they realize that the disease must be com batted at its source. Rheumatism is 8 diseased condition of the blood, the dis blood, hence the system can be rid of its pains only after the blood has been cleansed of the germs of the disease.
 Lotions, liniments and ointments, sap4 piled to the surface may in some cases deaden the pain for the time being, but until you attack the disease at it's foun- dation, you are making no progress toward cure, and you are permitting the trouble to get firmer hold on your system every day. This is one req < son why Rheumatism is usually a per manent disease, staying with its vic- tims year after year. Getting rid of the disease is merely a matter of treating it intelligently. Knowing that 1t cannot be cured by external applications, if is folly to rely upon such treatment.
 s. $. s. is without question the most thorough blood medicine ever made. and it promptly cleanses the blood of every trace of impuritys or disease germs That is why it never fails to- give satisfactory results in even the se- verest cases of Rheumatism. Being purely vegetable without a particle of mineral or chem1cal Tn It's composition, 1t works by eliminating and forcing out of the blood all impurities and cleans ing it thoroughly, acting as tonic to the entire system at the same time. It has been in use for more than fifty years, and thousands of sufferers from Rheumatism give it unstinted praise.
 You are invited to write our medical department for full information and advice about the treatment of your own case, for which no charge is made. Ad-I dress Swift Specific Co, 27 Swift Lab-. oratory, Atlanta. Ga. lS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
CHILD GETS SICK CROSS,FEvER|SH
 F CONST|PATED California Syrup of Figs can't harm tender sstom-
 ach or bowels

A laxative today saves a sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their towels, which become clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach sour
 Look at the tongue, mother! If coated or your child is listless, cross, ieverish, breath bad, restless, doesn' i eat heartily, full of cold OF has sore throat or any other children's ailment, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" then don't worry, because it is perfectly harmless, and in a few hours all this constipation poison, sour bile and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you have well, playful child again. A thorough inside cleansing" is oftimes all that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for 50-cent bottle of "CaIifornia Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look carefully and see that it is made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
CLUB FIVE MAKES Al
 MISERABLE SHOWING
Athletic Club Humbled by L. S. U. QuinetLocas Perform Worse Than Country High School Team -McGowan
 and Gillian Only Capable Players Squad
By FRED RopEkER

In the most cratic game played by local team here this season. the Birmingham Athletic club five was defeated by the Louisiana State uni versity five last night in the clubs gymnasium by the count of 37 to g. The score does not indicate how poorly the game was played on the part of the locals, whose efforts were slightly better than a country high school team.
 The first half, however, was inter- esting. The locals played a good of fensive game and their passing was good. The half ended with the score 21 to 16 in favor of the Louisianiaus. The visiting five played nice game. Excellent shooting from long ranges and accurate passing netted them the lead after the locals had piled up 12 points before they were able .o draw blood.
 The fun came in the second half. Louisiana opened up" their trick work. Time after time goals were rung by the visitors while the locals count gained but little. 'rhe locals were passing anywhere and occasion ally when a pass happened to be true it was fumbled. Ind.vid1al playing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE
 AGREES ID STAND
 BY SENIOR CIRCUIT

New York, February 14.-Represen- tatives of the American league de- clared today that their organization was in accord with the abrogaticn by the National league of the agreement made with the Baseball Players fra ternity at Cincinnati, January 6. 1914. and indicated that the American league would take similar action at it's meeting tomorrow.
 Tn the resolution unanimously passed by the National league club owners last night. it was stated that the fraternity had violated "the letter and spirit of the agreement.
 President David L. Fultz of the players organization refused to com ment on this point, but pointed out that the fraternity was not required by the so-called cincinnati agreeemnt" to do more than call off the threat ened strike of 1914. He would not state until he had consulted other officers of the organization.
 President Tener of the National league said that the national commis- sion would take the same action that the league had and that any further requests or communications from the fraternity would be ignored. He ex- plained. however. that no discrimina- ton was to be made against any play CT who might have been or continued to be a member of the fraternity. but that all future dealings would be with the players as individuals.
 The rule will be strictly enforced, he added, that no player who is not under contract shall report at a train ing camp, unless he comes there to sign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
Pike County Teachers to
 Meet at State Normal

Troy. February 14.-W Wednesday, Feb ruary 21. the Pike County Teachers in- stitute will convene at the State Normal school here. Hon. Spright Dowell of Montgomery will conduct the institute, being assisted by Miss Pitts. Mrs. San ders county superintendent of educatlon' and the faculty of the Normal school All white schools of the county Will be automatically closed, and all teachers will be in attendance. A special. feature of the institute will be of observation work in the training school.
 According to records at the probate or flee there are now As automobiles in this county: 345 of these cars are private and 73 are commercial. There are seven licensed motorcycles.
 Troy girl has taken prize in a nationwide art competitions Miss Estatia Neff. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Neff' formerly of Montgomery, but for the past few years residents of Troy, won the prize in an art contest for suitable drawing displaying the products of a big breakfast food company of national repu- tation. Although the prize was small cash one, still it carries with it the dis tinct recognition of ability and merit, ana comes from a national source. The pie lures or drawings submitted were judged by able art critics. Miss Neff has marked ability and is especially good in detail work and on difficult drawings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
HObson Begins Fight in
 Illinois House to Have
 Pro Law Referendum

Springfield Ill, February 14-Illinois drys, already successful in the state sen- ate, today began their fight in the house for passage of bill proposing that the question of statewide prohibition should be submitted to a referendum vote in ls1S Former Congressman Richmond P. Hobson spoke in it's favor before the examiners can again take pp the work on county records. Many counties are employing prtvate account ing firms and auditors. believing this will be the more economical as the of ficials at present do not know what ex- perditures should be made and what is the financial condition of that branch of the government which they will serve during their term.
 More than 40 new probate judges went into office January 15, having been nomi- mated in the democratic primary last year.
 ALLGOOD HEARS" RIOT NJ. c. Allgood. state auditor. and bride who are on their bridal tour in Cuba, are in the midst of the small revolution which has broken out on the island dur l ing the past few days as result of l political disagreements. A letter from Mir. Allgood. which came to his brother; 1 w. B. Allgood. chief clerk of the audi tors department. Wednesday said he had witnessed several street fights and had l heard a riot"
 We didn't like the idea of being too 1 near the riot so we decided we would use 1 our ears instead of our eyes, said Mir, 1 Allgood. The letter came from Havana and announced that the couple would re- main there about week unless the
 iiots became too interesting for a non
 belligerent American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
Eaultable Life. Good Year

The annual statement of the Equit- able Life Assurance society of the Uni ted States gives evidence of the com pany's continued progress.
 Increases are shown in new insur- ance, outstanding insurance, assets and surplus. The interest rate for the year increased and the mortality rate and expense rate decreased. The pay ments to policyholders in 1916 aggre- gated $5S,915,422. making total since organization of $1,100,057,s39. The in surance on the companys books now amounts to s1.607, ,0Ss.5s1, an increase for the year of s77.20s.00O. The new insurance paid for totaIed $209,706,9Ss, covering 130,o00 lives. Of 6241 domestic death claims paid during the year, over 9S per cent were settled within one day after receipt of the proofs of death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15

then started and the game then re- solved into a farce. jn other words, the club dkl everything except the desirable.
 This much can be said of the locals: They worked hard but they didn't have the stuff to deliver. The locals have two players who are capable of playing on a team of the Birmingham Athletic club standing In southern bas- ketball circles-Capt. Tommie Me- Gowan and rink Gillian. If the locals desire to place another win to their credit for the season, capable players must be secured to hustle with Mc- Gowan and Gillian. The old fighting spirit is in need of repairs.
 Louisiana has a splendid teain--n bunch of clean scrappsrs. Their vie- tory over the club last nigh' was de- served Edmonds and Pea-cs, for wards, played an excellent game. while Wilkerson and Britain played a swell defensive game.
 The line-up and summary fclloTs:
 Birmingham Athletic Club: McGow- an GD, Gillian (8, Montgomery, for wards; Strange and Hahn (D, center; Baker and Barker, guards.
 Louisiana State University: Ed monds 19), and Pearce G0), forwards; Cavet. center; Wilkerson (D, Brit tain @, and Gill @, guards. Referee, Young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
Cured Hi, RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting a trunk several years ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an opera tion Trnsses did me no good. Finally got hold of something that quickly and completely cured me. Years have ~aSsed and the rupture has pever re- es carpenter. There wcs no opera tion, no lost time, no .-ouble. have >.shiag to sell, but Will give. full infor-
 action about how you may find a com ,setc curl without operation, if you r,ite to me. Eugene M- Pullen. Car asuuan,s N. J. Better cut out this notice and show it to any others who are ruptured--you may save life or the worry and danger of an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15

The boys of Batteries A and c are at this time speeding homeward, according to late dispatches from Arizona, and will arrive in the city within the next few days.
 And a fitting welcome is being arranged for them on their arrival here. It is understood that the committee from the Chamber of Commerce having the matter in charge is considering giving the boys a banquet as well as meeting them with bands of music as they roll into the sta ton.
 It is understood that both batteries will leave Douglas at the same time, but that Battery A is bringing 69 horses with them and this may delay the senior battery some days, but they will be here soon.
 The batteries practically broke camp several days ago and had nearly all of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-15
Strike of Baseball Players In National League Called
 ONby President DdDid FuHz

New Y ork, February 14-The baseball strike insofar as it woud affect the Ma tional league, was virtually called off this afternoon as result of efforts by John McGraw manager of the New York Nationals, acting as unofficial mediator between the club owners and the Baseball Players fraternity.
 McGraw conferred first with David Fultz, president of the fraternity and received the latter's assurance that there would be no strike if players were promised that they would not be dis criminated against in any way as result of their connection with their own or ganization. McGraw then went to John