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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Ragland Oversubscribes
 Its Liberty Loan Quota

Ragland, April 1s-(SpeciaL)--Ma William A. Atkinson, from Camp Sheridan. addressed "a large and en- thusiastic audience last night at the auditorium in the interest of the third Liberty Loan and war matters gen erally. It is an inspiration to listen to such eloquent appeals from one who knows whereof he speaks, and all were deeply impressed by his clear and forceful manner.
 The speaker was gracefully intro duced by Mrs. J. T. Brown, who pre- sided over the meeting.
 At the close of the meeting num- Der of subscriptions were received.
 Mrs. J. T. Brown. who is chairman of the Woman's Liberty Loan commit tee of Ragland. together with the members of the committee, Misses Mamie Hern, Novella Davis. Mesdames Eugene Emmerson, Watt T. Brown and Mrs. Thomas Peacock, are to be con graduated upon the splendid results accomplished in the present drive for the sale of Liberty Bonds, RaglaEd having oversubscribed her allotment by $f200 the first day of the cam paign. Much praise is due the men of our town for the liberal manner ln which they responded to the appeals of the comRittee and made possible such splendid work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
M GILLIAN WINS
 IN CLOSE CONTEST Soldier Teams Meet on the Diamond and Make
 Fine Showing

Annis.on, April 1S.-(Sueciall-In 2 pitchers battle, supplemented by field ing game which was of major league character, Camp Mcclellan deefated Camp Sheridan by q score of to l at the Anniston ball park today, the game marking the first of a divisional series to decide ihe championship of the army Both Jimmy McMahon, who twirled for Camp Mcclellan, and Daving who per formed n the box for the visitors. were in W wonderful form, each allowing but two hits. Both of the hits for each man occurred in the fourth inning, but Me Mahon's superior self control when Tn trouble was the dominating element in ths Jersey boys victory over his rival All of the run getting as well as the hit ting was injected in the fateful fourth, when Bangs and the famous "Rupe Mills scored for the Blue and Gray and Costello spiked the rubber for the Thir- ty-seventh division boys.
 The game which vas favored by ideal weather conditions was witnessed by q crowd of about 300 fans.
 Tho toy sfore follovS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Wholesale Prices Show
 Sharper Fluctuations

Washington. April 1s-Wholesale price fluctuation for the week ending April 6 for food and feedstuffs showed more activity than at any time in the preced- ing three months, according 10 the food administrators weekly market report, made public today.
 Live stock showed the sharosst in crease over the week ending .Sarch % Native beef steers sold for $1%5, an av- craze .,f q q over the week before, while lambs b,OuIkt $1s.60, an increase of s1 over ths previous week. HoSs went lip 9 cents per 100 pounds from $17.i1
 The sharpest decreases were in dairy products, potatoes and hay. Fresh but ter dropped ? cents from 42 cents the week before, while the price of storage butter fell cent from 8 cents Only a fraction of a cent reductions were real ized in fresh eggs and cheese.
 Potatoes at New York dropped cents per 700 pounds. from $l.9l, while Chicago potatoes fell 10c from $l.6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
U. OF A. WINS LAST GAME WITH HOWARD. Baptists Lead for Four h. nings, But Fall Victims to
 B0one's Slants

Tuscaloosa, April 1S.-( Special )-The University of Alabama copped the third game of the series with Howard college this afternoon by the score of 6 to 9. The contest was harder fought than any of the previous ones, due partially to the pitching of Martin, who managed to hold the heavy hitting Crimson batters to seven safe blows.
 Mcwhorter started the game for the locals and was touched up rather lively, being greeted with & two-bagger by Walker in the opening stanza- At the end of the fourth inning the Baptists were leading, to O. and it looked as if they would win. but Boone relieved Me Whorter in the box at this stage. and few minutes later brought in three runs with a two-bagger to right with the bases full.
 Notwithstanding the fact that Howard lost all three games, they played good ball at times, and should develop a win ming aggregation with the nucleus now in the field. These. victories over the Baptists will give Alabama a better rat ing in the final standing of the S. I. A. A.
 BOX SCORE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
AUBURN NINE WINS !. FROM TECH JACKETS.
Tigers Come Back Strong in
 the Second Game-Johnson k Stars at Bat and in Box

Atlanta, April 13-Too much John son was the answer of today's game arc the Auburn Plainsmen evened the series with the Tech Yellow Jackets, winning 10 to 4.
 Johnson held the Jackets to five hits, flaming six batsmen and walk ir9 five. But it was with the stick that the twirler starred. He haY- nfcred out four safe blows in as many trips to the plate. scored two runs and fielded sensationally.
 Ducote. Bonner and Scott were the hitting stars for Auburn. each driv- ing out a triple and helping their team to win in that respect.
 Pruitt twirled good ball Tor the Jackets, many of the Plainsmen salc hits being due to misjudged flies by the Tech outfeld He famed nine PIainsmen. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
PHILADELPHIA MAN, MISSING TWO YEARS,
 FOUND IN ROME, GA.
Dcmented Condition Said to Have Been Brought on by. Viewing War
 Scenes in Europe

Rome. Ga., April 13-C. J. Mander- field, reputed to be wealthy retired coal merchant of Philadelphia, after be- ing missing for two years, mas been found here in demented condition. Man derfleld departed for Europe just be- fore the outbreak of the war, and be- ing caught in the vortex did not return to America until Hast November. His Arrangement is said to be due to the horrors of the war. having witnessed fearful consequences of the struggle at hospitals and other places It appears that he was especially impressed with tie 11istreatment of women by the Ger mans anc during insane moments would rave about killing a girl @in Atlanta Ma n lerfields relatives had not near1 ot him Tn two years until a sister, Ms C. Day of Philadelphia, was informed of his plight by the Rome police. Man eyfeld had called his sisters name and given her address in a lucid momeIt. Mrs. Day and husband, who came here on learning of Manderfeld's presence. have started to Philadelphia with the unfortunate man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
War Demands Cause
 Withdrawal of Estimates
 for New Federal Buildings

Washington, April 1S.-To save money, labor and materials during the war, Sec retary McAdoo today withdrew requests for minor appropriations aggregating A.- s0uoOo for extensions and Improvements of federal buildings which are not essen tially necessary. These enterprises will be postponed until peace times.
 Few of the items withdrawn provide for new buildings and in all cases. it was said. government work would not be hampered.
 It was explained at the treasury that withdrawal of the appropriations will not with building operations now in progress In many cases the appropria- tions were withdrawn because there were sufficient funds available to carry the work forward until the next fiscal year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
"KILL-THE-RAT" CAMPAIGN WILL
 BE STARTED HERE

The governments nationwide ~Knl-the- Rat" campaign has reached the city and in a few days the plan of campaign will be advertised According to the govern ment bulletins rats and mice spread dangerous and contagious diseases, and it is said have caused more untimely deaths among human beings than the wars of history.
 While America Is trying to feed her own boys and those of her allies, and citizens are being called upon to con- serve foodstuffs, the United States bulle- tins state this dangerous pest devours annually sa0o, ,0O0o 900 of food and pollutes 20 times as much as he destroys. It is estimated that Birmingham's quota for the ''upkeep of the rat" is $50o,00o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
JOHN EVERS MAY
 MANAGE JERSEY CITY

Newark, N. J., April 13.-Just before the new International league club owners finished their schedule making here tonight it was announced th@t Dave Driscoll, owner of the Jersey City franchise. was negotiating wifh John J. Evers. coach of the Boston Red Sox. to become player of the Jersey City club. It is under stood that the Boston club will releasc him.
 Last winter Eyers was declared a free agent by the Philadelphia Nd- tional league club and in February he was signed as coach and utility play CT by the Red Sox.
 Patrick J. Donovan, former maJor lea que player and manager. is the owner of the Syracuse fran4hise and he will manage the team himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Laj0ie Is Declared a
 Free Agent by Decree
 of National Commission

Cincinnati. April 13-Napoleon La joie was declared free agent by the national baseball commission in q finding promulgated today. Lajoie re- quested that he be declared free agent after he had received notice or his release from the Toronto club to the Brooklyn club. He based his con tention on clause 12 of the players fraternity agreement. which says in part that "a player who has been in major and the Class A leagues for any portion of the playing season of fifteen different years shall receive his unconditional release"
 The commission ruled the reserva- .tion rights of the Toronto club to the player, under an illegal contract, null and void and then annulled his trans- fer to the Brooklyn club, thus declar- ing him free agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. April 3-(Special. )--An- other break in prices today was caused by the selling of prominent southern spot house which has been long Of spots for a long time. They are be- lieved to have sold something like lOO.- 900 bales today as a hedge against their spot cotton. These hedges have been bought by the leading trade in terests and by spinners' brokers. The short interest was so small that the amount of their buying was only a small factor in the days purchases While the consumption figures for March, as given by the census bureau, were bearish 1t showed a sharp reduc- ton in the stocks held by the mills. This feature probaly induced the buy ing by the trade. Showers are predict ed for Texas and Oklahoma.N which will do good The cold weather of the past week Is expected to give a bullish weekly crop report for many sections. Hubbard Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14

People who are forced to stand oN their feet all day know what sore. ten- der, sweaty. burning feet mean. They use 'srIz," and "TIZ' cures their feet right up. It keeps feet in perfect condi- ton. 'TIZ" is the only remedy In the world that draws out all the poisonous exudations which puff up the feet and cause tender. sore. tired. aching feet. It instantly stops the pain in corns, call louses and bunions. It's simply glorious Ahl how comfortable your feef feel. after using '"rIZ" You'll never limp or draw up your face in palm Your shoes won't tighten and hurt your feet.
 Get 25 cent box of "TIZ" now from any druggist. Just think! a whole years foot comfort for only 25 cents.
 Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
MOODY AND H|LLMAN LEAD WEEKS SHOOT
Contest to Determine Team That Will Meet Memphis
 Draws Large Field

Lee Moody and Gentry Hillman were leaders in the first elimination match to determine the team who will meet Mem phfs in the May shoot. Each scored s5 in their 100 targets. Other men who made the team were Ryding. Fletcher and Dr. Sellers, who made s2 each out of the 100.
 In the regular 5o-target match Gentry IIillman broke 4s, with Huff, Sellers and Moody tying for second place, with 47 each.
 Fletcher and Moody each made long run of 40.
 T. E. Doremus, manager of the Du- Pont company paid the club visit, but was out of form in his shooting. Walter Hun was out for the first time this year.
 Tho srores. Shot at roke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
MOBILE TO PARADE
 FOR OPENING GAME

Mobile, April -tSpecialD- plans have been completed and arrangements made for the opening of the Southern league season in Mobile Thursday The usual parade and other festivities will pry the season open, but the real doing will begin at Monroe park promptly at 3:50 o'clock when Pat Flaherty's Bears meet the New Orleans Pels. Dragos s band will head the rarade In the first carriage will be President R. II. Baugh of the Southern association. Mayor Pat J. Lyons and Presiden. Alfred l.. Staples of the Mobile team. Following will como the automobiles containing the players others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
C0miskey Will Donate
 Receipts to Red Cross

New York. April 13.-President Tener of the National league today announced the following assignments of. umpires for the opening games of the baseball season Tuesday:
 At St. Louis, Quigley and Harrison; at Cincinnati. ODay and Byron; al Philadelphia, Klem and Emslie: at New York, Rigler and Moran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Supreme Court Will Call
 Jefferson Cases Next Week

Montgomery, April 3.-(Special) )-Jef- ferson county cases will be called for argument ard submission by the st. pteme court and court of appeals ncl. week. Because of the larger number of a ppeals which come from the sixth di- vision, of which Jefferson is part. two weelss are set apart for it. Other ccun- ties in tire d,v.sion are Blount, Cui:rnan. Fayette, Lamar, / Marion, Pickens, Tusca- loosa, Walker and Winston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
FRANK KEEPS ON
 SIGNING PITCHERS

Atlanta April Special )-Pitcher Minor Jones, semi-pro star from Florida, was today signed for trial by Manager Frank. He was secured from the Boston Braves. Catcher Carl Eubanks, manager of the Augusta team, in the Sally league last season, was also signed. Pitchers Peters, Day and Fullenwider and Catcher Griffith have not reported to the Crackers as yet. and Pitcher McTigue has been sent home sick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
LajOie Leaves to
 Manage Indianapolis

Indianapolis, April 13.-Napoleon Lajoie, who today was declared free agent by the national baseball com mission. is on his way to Indianapolis to assume the management of the local America association club, according to word received by Owner James c. McGill this evening. Lajoie will take charge of the Indianapolis club to- morrow at it's first exhibition game on the home grounds this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
.Tutwiler Programme

Wiegands augmented orchestra will render the following programme at the Tutwiler this evening from 6:D to S:co o'clock:
 Military march. Solid Men to the Front ........................... Sousa Suite Pastiche "Trianon". La chaume ..Menuet," "Passepied." Aria" Cav
 otte- Bourree." yalse-Intermezzo "Springtinne" U. .Drumm Prelude .................. Rachmaninoff Scenes from rnani''................Ve Verdi "Au Moulin" Nn the MilD.-. .Gillet Two new patriotic songs-"God Be With Our Boys Tonight ... .Sanderson Sons of Liberty Gay Excerpts from Eugene Oneguine'-...
 Tschaikowsky Military March-.Over the Top. O Hara
 '.The Star -Spangled Banner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Spence Heads Committee
 on COastwise Steamships

Washington, April l3.-To assist in the management of the coastwise steamship companies taken over today by the rail- road administration, Director General McAdoo ordered creation of coastwise steamship advisory committee. with Lewis J. Spence of New York, traffic director for the Southern Pacific. as chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Tener Gives Out Umpire
 Staff for Opening Games

Chicago, April 13.-Ten per cent Of the receipts cf all games played at the Cbl- cago American league park this season will be donated to the Red Cross, Owner Comiskey announced tonight. Comis keys contributions to the Red Cross last season amounted to $17,O00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
elika-Loachapoka Section of Federal Highway Started

OpelikA. April 13.-tS Special )--Stan- ley & Singer of Lafayette. who were awarded the contract to grade that portion of the federal aid highway be- tween Opelika and Loachapoka. dis tance of about If miles, began the work this week. They have a large force of laborers and equipment eiu- p.oyed on the job and expect to com plete the work by August l, 1918.
 The contract stipulates that tho highway between Auburn and Loacn- apoka shall be graded 24 feet wide and between Opelika and Auburn a feet wide. and that all of the road shall be cut down to a per cent Hor maximum grade and top soiled with sand and clay. The approximate cost of the road when completed will be about $25.000.
 The Standard Oil company has 'lcased the vacant lot on Avenue A, between the federal building and the city fire department. and will. il Is under stood. soon begin the erection of tanks and sheds and an office building for a new home of the com phny in Opelika and 1t will be occu- pied a S soon as completed.
 Forney Renfro, county engineer has rendered his resignation to take ef- feet May 1. It is not known at this time who will succeed Mir. Renfro. The office is appointive by the com- riissioner's court.
 The heavy frost that occurred here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14

Summary: Two-base hits-Walker, J. Boone. Stolen bases-Styles, Sewell, Sar- gent 2, Newman. Stevenson Double play-Stevenson to Sewell to Shackle- ford. Struck out-McWhorter 2, Boone 5, Martin 2. Umpire-Lenoir.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Hamilton and Marion Loan
 Campaign Is Succeeding

ilton has subscribed more than the amount allotted to it in the sale of Lib- erty Bonds. Indications are Marion county will oversubscribe it's allotment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14

Summary: Three-base hits, Ducote, Bonner, Scott. Innings pitched. John son g. Pruitt g. Struck out. Johnson 6. PrGitt 4. Bases on balls. Johnson 5. Pruitt 2. Sacrifice hits. White.y, Turner, Pruitt. Reynolds Stolen bases, Scott. Reynolds. Hit by pitched oall' by Johnson (Whitely). Time, 2:oe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
Henderson to Birmingham

Montgomery, April 13.- -(special )-Gov- ernor Henderson will go to Birming- ham Monday for the win-the-war session Of the Southern Sociological congress. He has urged the delegates named by him inst eek to attend the sessions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14

summary: Iwo-base hits. NILS, Dell. Stolen bases, Brown, Sharman, Kale Base on balls, off McMahon l. Hit by pitcher, by Daving tBrown). Hits off Davis 2 Struck out, by McMahon 3, by Daving 10, by Hackett 1. Passed balls. Whiting. Wild pitches Daving Um- aire, F:tzhugh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14

The heavy frost that occurred hero Friday morning did no material dam-, age to vegetation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-14
MYERS WINS FROM
 WEBB ON POINTS Wrestling Tourney Featured by Work of Stewart Candy.
 Soldier Boys Lose
WRESTLING CHAMPIONS

Jaffe, 125-pound class. Satterwaiee, 135-pound class. Jones, 145-pound class. Candy, 15S-pound class. Candy, heavyweight class.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-20

Clark White returned this morning from a few days visit to Hope.
 Mrs. c. D. McSwain of Emmet, is visiting relatives in Prescott today.
 We have new line of midsummer hats-white Milans and black and white hats. Mrs. T. G. Moody. If
 J. V. Mcdonald of Sparkman, pass ed through Prescott this morning en route to Deaneyville, where he will locate.
 When your plumbing needs over hauling, phone Roy Gilmore, No. 327. 6m1
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-20
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

FOR SALE-Large sideboard, and large gas range. See 0. Ii. Helbig. If Hear the special music tomorrow evening, Sunday School Chautauqua.
 FOR SALE-Registered male and gilt Big Bone Poland China pigs. S. E. Mum. If
 Sam Westmoreland, candidate for representative, was attending to busi- ness here this afternoon.
 We must win the war. Eat at Star Restaurant. We serve good corn bread Dinner 35 cents.
 MT. and Mrs. Irving Blakely came in last night from their honeymoon which included points of interest in the South.
 Sousa's band will give a concert here Monday evening. Hear the lat est patriotic airs by these famous musicians.
 Byron Moody arrived last night from Camp Jackson, s. C., and will spend few weeks here on furlough with home folks.
 Cycle Stewart, who recently became a member of the new National army, stationed at Camp Pike, is visiting friends here today.
 Other denominations have been very very liberal in their attendance upon the Chautauqua and their pres ence is very much appreciated.
 Dr. Etta Champlin, osteopathic physician of Hope, Ark, visits Pres colt professionally on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For infor- nation call 45. 16-tf
 The Auto Sales & Servise Company have accepted the agency in this county for the Oldsmobile, and they have Club "Six" on display at their salesroom. They will also have an Oldsmobile Eight" on the floor to- morrow. This is one of the finest cars on the market and is already at tracing favorable attention.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-20

It will be absolutely free--the concert by detachment of Sousa's band here Monday evening.
 A surprise awaits all those who at tend the Chautauqua at the Methodist church tomrrow night, not including the address by Bob" Huie of Arka- delphia.
 Tomorrow is designated Liberty Loan Day" by the President and pas tors of all denominations will preach sermon on the buying of Liberty Bonds.
 Mrs. Geo. F. Cress arrived this morning from a trip to a number of points in Northern Arkansas in inter- est of the Eastern Star. She also visited her son, Roscoe Cress, who is attending the State University at Fayetteville.
 Extra seats have been provided at the Methodist church so that all who attend the Chautauqua tomorrow night may ybe comfortably seated.
 Strayed from range some 6 weeks ago, one light bay mare, Ii hands high. Wire scars on each shoulder Reward for information leading to recovery. c. W. Crumpton, Prescott, Route No. Z. 18d2-w
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-20

Remember the detachment of Sou sa's band will be here Monday even- ing.
 Hon. R. W. Huie will bring you a live message tomorrow evening at 8:30, auspices Sunday School Chau- tauqua.
 FOR SALE-100 bushels of corn $2.00 per bushel at my barn. Sam Westmoreland, Prescott (Cale Star) Route, Arkansas. d1w1
 Do not fail to attend the third num- Der of the Sunday School Chautauqua at the Methodist church tomorrow evening. It's free.
 R. M. Ursery, Prescott route three, was here this afternoon and gave us his subscription for The Nevada News our all home print paper.
 J. D. Morrison and little daughter, Miss Annajoe, will go to Hot Springs this evening to visit Mrs. Morrison, who is in the sanitorium. Mrs. Nor rison is improving rapidly after an operation about couple ow weegs ago.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1918-09-21

naming friends, which act is
bound to puzzle,:. and cool off a
goodly number of voters, even if
they are not estranged.
Organized labor and the organ
lied farmers are standing quite
solidly behind Evans. This fact
will drive many reactionaries,
corporation apologists and stand
patters to Burnquist, rather than
to Wheaton. But great many
of the men behind Evans formerly
were Burnquist supporters.
1t is any mans guess. With
four or five tickets in the field,
Evans show is second to none.
Many mighty good citizens are
going to be greatly puzzled as to
the disposition Of their vote for
governor.