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New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
The Best Man for Our Public School.

In his department in "The New York
Globe" dealing with school matters, Mr.
Tristan Metcalfe speaks as one having
the especial and private confidence of
the members of the new Board of Edu-
cation and as acting as their appointed
spokesman we do not know with what
authority
In a recent article Mr.. Metcalfe en-
deavors to break the force of the evil
IDENTIFY strong demand throughout the
city for the selection of the abest man
in the whole country who can be found
to head our public school system. He
writes:
-Four of the seven members of the
= board attended the convention of the de-
partment of superintendents of the Ma
tiona Education Association at Atlantic
City in February. President Somers Vice
President Wilsey and Mr.. Ryan met Su-
perintcndents Chadsey, of Detroit; Shoop,
of Chicago; Condor, Of Cincinnati; Shicls,
of Los Angeles Spaulding of Cleveland;
President Pearse, of Milwaukee Normal,
and Commissioner Finegan at breakfast
and held thrcc-hour conference with
them aftcrward. They and Mrs. Russell
idCeI dtCcnCCu meetings Hu0rcSSCU Dy
these men. Mr.. Pral; fifth mem
Der of the board, together with Mrs.
RUSSELL Mr. Wisey and Mr. Ryan, were
present at the dinner Of the Schoolmas-
ters' Club on the first Saturday in March
and met and listened to addresses by Su-
perintendents Chadsey, Shiels, Alderman
Of Portland, and Davidson, Of Pittsburgh"
it is understood that the breakfast to
which Mr.. Mctcalfe refers was given by
himself. He now declares:
"Thcsc were unusual opportunities for
members Of the Board Of Education to
meet with the leading superintcndcnts of
schools, and yet nearly all Of the mem
bcrs who had these opportunities reached
the conclusion that the supcrintendcnts
from outside were not the supcriors Of
those within the system. Then erDrcssed
Mas opinion to me ut the time'
Mr.. Metcalfe goes on to say
"Six of the seven members carly last
month were opposed to Dr. Finley, who by
the way, was definitely in the Mayors
mind when, last month, he declared in an
interview published in The Tribune that
he believed the local system could produce
the best man for superintendent
Whatever may be the facts, the let
ter which President Somers of the
board wrote to DR.. Finley, asking if he
would accept the position, would seem
to indicate that majority Of the board
has come to look at the question in a.
larger light and to realize that this is
too important post, as our neighbor
"Thc Times" says,
"for an intriguing politician for a
tIme-hcryer looking for int salary. for
u slight, pushing fellow who loves the
prominence and the pay, but is naked Of
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22

Secretary Daniels has taken over the
Philadelphia police. 1t will now be
made real agency for the protection of
the morale of a great military base This
is as it should be-in Philadelphia. In
war time it is intolerable that the local
government in or near any military zone
should remain corrupt and contented."
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
,IEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRE-

MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tie Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to the
republication all dispatches credited to 1t
otherwise credited in this and also tho local
sponta origin published herein.
All rights OF republication of all other matter herein
reserved.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
Suggestion for Housewives

tFrom The Liverpool Post>
"John." said Mrs. jenkins, looking up
from the evening paper, "you know how
many dishes Kate has broken lately?"
"Yes." replied John: "what of it?"
"Wcll." continued the lady, "therc is some-
thing here in the paper about steel plates
don't know just what they are. but
should think they might be indestructible
and the very thing we need"
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22

You purchase merchandise advertised In THE
TRIBUNE with absolute safetor " dissatisfaction re-
suits in any THE TRiBUhE guarantees to your
money back upon request. No red tape No aulbbns
We make good promptly II the advertiser does not
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
And Sinele-Handed. Too

tFrom Lo,o Notesl ;.
A Prophecy.--In Baker Y. Ass s
Fed. AT, Baker won.
New-York tribune., 1918-04-22
GUARANTEE

Entered the Poston1ce at New York Second Glass
Mail Matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Among the Bleacherites Fair Hits and Foul Chatter Garnered From the Naona
 Pastime

The veteran Leon Ames tanned the Giants yesterday and bested their star forkhander, Slim Sallee, in q mound duel Ames has been pitching ball ever since the Civil war but he gets better with age.
 Bill Bailey, who was with the Peli- cans during the past season, again went to the hill for Hugh Jennings in yesterdays game and once moro Wild William got his bumps. The log ic of bringing Bill Bailey back to the big tops hasn't yet been disclosed.
 The Cincinnati Reds are getting back into their stride and have ex- hibited a lot of the old fighting spirit here lately. Friday they overcame a four-run lead and batted Dick Ru- dolph for six runs.
 According to Ban Johnson, the fate of baseball in the American league will depend on the administration. Bar means that if they start enforcing the Crowder order at once that there will be nothing left to do but shut ur shop.
 However we will still have our anna teur games here for the Red Cross and other war causes so the old game will not be entirely forgotten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20

x Baseballs darkest hour has come. .jThe ruling of Secretary Baker yester- day afternoon will cause an immediate and wholesale depletion of the ranks ,.of major league clubs and will force the few remaining minor circuits into the sheriffs hands. Yet few fans will protest for they have realized that it .s.was only a question of time when these Fable bodied men, like everybody else would have to concentrate their ener- gies toward winning the war.
 a Whether the moguls will decide to run along with makeshift ineups or quit immediately, hasn't yet been de- cided, but in any event there won't be enough men left in the American and National leagues after applying the work or fight rule, to make two good teams.
 H Verify. the national game is on it's last legs.
 Y Ralph Comstock hurled good game for the Pirates yesterday and in spite of the fact that he allowed 10 bin- gles, beat Philadelphia, to 2. Ralph and Slap have each gotten good game out of their systems this week, 'But the latter lost his, to 0, in extra innings by fumbling a bunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Heydler's S Statement

New York. July 19.-John Heydler, sec retary of the National league, in state- ment here tonight, said:
 Despite the fact that the most of our players will be affected by Secretary Bakers construction of the work or fight order, 1t is my impression that the major leagues will make every effort to complete the season. The clubs will try to recruit their teams from men who are above the draft age.
 'We believe the baseball public, under standing the predicament in which the sport is placed and retaining it's fond- ness for this great outdoor recreation. will be willing to patronize the new clubs which we will endeavor to put n the field.
 Los Angeles, July 19.-Jack Quinn. pitcher for the Vernon club of the Pa cific Coast league, has been sold to the New York Americans. Announcement of the sale was made today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20

Another story that has to do with with Mccoy concerns his escape from the
 clutches of the law back p years ago Tn real movie thriller fashion.
 Having whipped about all his formida-
 ble foes in the east, the Kid treked be-
 low the Mason and Dixon line in the
 spring of 1898 seeking whom he might wallop. Nick Burley, who hah gained fair reputation, wanted to try conclu- sions with the Kid-and the Kid obliged
 him in Hot Springs, Ark.
 Mccoy toyed with Burley during the first round and knocked him cold in the second. As the Kid was about to step into his dressing room q sheriff accost- ed him and told him he was under ar rest on the charge of prize fighting. The
 Kic. pleaded for time to change his clothes The officer agreed and remained 1 outside the door.
 As soon as he was dressed, the l>ld
 picked up a revolver that was lying on the table, spulled out plank from the ranshackle building where his dressing room was located-and beat it in hurry.
 The Kid struck out for Malvern,
 town 20 miles away. Just as he was growing footsore, a wagon numbered jumped into and, exhibiting the gun to the startled darkey, said;
 T don't know where you intended to go, but you're going to drive me to Billy Laytons place. I'm going to flop down in the wagon right under the seat
 and if you let out peep, or don't drlVe direct to Laytons Ill-- and the Kid pointed significantly to the piece of ar tillery he was carrying.
 The terrified negro drove directly to Layton's, who was a friend of the kids.
 Wien Mccoy arrived there he chased the negro into the house ahead of him and then explained his plight to Layton; I've heard about it already Layton told him. "The sheriffs are hunting all around for you. They've pinched Burley and the others. Governors orders. He decided that the fight violated the law and wired the authorities to stop 1t or to make arrests if it had gone one round "W hich means" questioned the Kid. That you'll have to get out of the state in a hurry, responded Layton. "Oh," answered the Kid That's easy. Where's that darkey?"
 The negro was forced to swap his old ragged coat for an almost new one
 Layton supplied the Kid with d nonde- script pair of trousers and torn shirt. | Then, while the Kid blacked his hands and face, Layton stuffed some towers
 under the ragged coat, giving to Mccoy | the appearance of being a hunchback. l Now, the getaway" grinned the Kid. l Which way to the railroad station? l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Itching, Scratching, Skin Diseases
 That Burn Like Flames of Fire

red and scaly skin, is to purify the blood and remove the tiny germs of pollution tkat break through and man ifest their presence on the surface of the skin.
 People in all parts of the country have written us how they were com pietely rid of every trace of these dis orders Ly t,;e rse CT s. s. S., the match- less. purely vegetable, blood purifier. s. & S goes direct to the center of the blood supply, and purifies and cieanses 1t of every vesti~e ot foreign matter, giving a clear ard ruddy complexion that indicates perfect health. Write today for free medical advice regarding your case. Address Swift Specific Co., 44s Swift Laboratory. Atlanta Ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
BasebaRs Doom Sealed By Baker
TENER ASKS MORE
 DEFINITE RULING Wants Baker to State Terms Under Which Order Will
 Apply to Game

Cincinnati, July 19.-President Tener of the National league, after reading Sec retary Bakers statement relative to baseball as it is concerned in the work or fight order said:
 T have read Secretary Bakers de- cision in full and baseball interests will comply with the finding in spirit as we'll as in action. As good citizens our ob- ligation is to respect. constituted author ity. If baseball comics under the classi- fcaton of a nonessential occupation, we will most gladly make the sacrifice of our business interests in the country's s welfare.
 We feel, however some provision should be made that would give us time to determine whether or not the clubs can proceed under the suggestion made by Secretary Baker or whether we will close out our business entirely and we will request the war department to make it's ruling more definite as it concerns this point.
 My personal opinion is that if every ball player between the ages of q and 3l is forced to cease playing baseball at once, professional baseball parks will have to close their gates immediately
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
''POP" GERS PILOTS
 ALL RACE WINNERS Veteran Reinsman Cleans Up" on Final Day of the
 Grand Circuit Meet

Kalamazoo, Mich, July 19-"Pop'' a clean sweep of the three events that marked the closing of the local grand circuit meeting.
 He won the free-for-all trot with St. Frisco; took the 2:11 trot with Heir Reaper, and headed the field with June Red in the 213 trot
 The ee-for-all trot was the feature of the afternoon St Frisco, Luprince- ton, Royal Mack and Bacilii starting. The Geers horse lost the first heat to Luprinceton, but in the second and third Cox entry.
 In the 2:11 trot, Heir Reaper took the first heat easily, but lost the sec ond by breaking near the wire, whea he was rapidly overhauling Holly-rood Kate. Heir Reaper was in front vir- tually all the way in the third heat
 June Red won the 213 trot with lit tie difficulty.
 The grand circuit horses were shipped tonight to Toledo, where a meeting is to be held next week. Summaries:
 2;11 class, trotting, purse $1000:
 Heir Reaper (Geers) l; ?; l..
 Holly Rood Kate CDodge), 4; 1; 2.
 Miss Isabelle McGregor (McDonald), g; 6; 3.
 Time 2:osA; 2:o7s4 2:o6aa
 Free-for-all trotting, sweepstakes;
 .sco tGeers), ,; 1; l.
 Luprinceton (Cox), 1; 2; 2
 l.osal MACK tMurphy), 5; 8, 5. Time, 204A; 2:04A; 2:O4A.
 2:lS class, trotting purse, Slo0o.
 June Red (Geers), 1; 1; l. Anen Watts (Murphy), 5; 2; ,. Czar Peter Nee), 3; 10; 2 Time, 2:06A; 2:0612; 2:O9A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Brandon Campaigning
 x \ in Lauderdale and Colbert

N Sheffield, July Special )-Ac- eompanied by Hon. John D. Rather of Tuscumbia, county chairman for the Brandon campaign, Judge w W. Bran don of Tuscaloosa, candidate for gov ernor, is on a whirlwind tour of the cities and country districts of Colbert and Lauderdale counties. Yesterday and today Judge Brandon was heard at several places in Colbert county in cluding Leighton, Tuscumbia and Shelf field Today he has spoken at Flor ence and other Lauderdale county towns He is being enthusiastically received by the voters of this section, specially large crowds hearing him in Sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Four Additional Clerks '.
 for the Sheffield Office

Sheffield. July 19,-tSpeciaL)- )-Tele- grams received here today from Con gressman Ed Almon state that he has succeeded in getting the postoffice de- partment to issue an order authoriz- ing Postmaster Coleman to appoint four additional clerks for the Sheffield of flee, effective July 22, and tlso to em- ploy such additional auxiliary clerical help as may be necessary to enlarge and improve the facilities of the local office.
 This is good news for Postmaster Coleman and the people of Sheffield, who have been laboring under severe difficulties due to the congestion and lack of help at the local office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20

2. Legitimate theatre performers were specifically exempted in the original work or fight order of the provost marshal general and a recent ruling placed in this class actors and skilled men em- ployed in producing moving pictures
 St The secretarys decision was given on an appeal in the case of Edward Aim smith, veteran catcher of the Washing Ron Americans, whose deferred classifi- cation on account of a dependent wife and child was revoked by local draft board. All arguments against the rul- ing and in favor of a suggestion that the regulation should be modified in fla vor of the national sport were swept aside by MT Baker. He held that base ball as a business does not differ from other civilian peace-time industries which must make sacrifices in the stress uf war, and, moreover, that it is by no means certain that so many players are of draft age that the organization will be disrupted. As to the claim that ball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Senators Stage Grand Rally

Nashington. July 19-A ninth inning rally which scored four runs, enabled Washington to defeat Chicago, to b, today in the opening game of the se- ries Safe hits by Mcbride, Johnson and Shotton filled the bases after one out in the ninth. Fosters single scored Mcbride; Johnson and Shotton scored on Judges safety, and Schulte sent Eos ter home with the winning run on sinole to left Score: R Ii. E. Chicago 302 o00 0o0-5 o Washington 900 no 004-6 13
 Batteries Russell, Benz, Danforth and Schalk; Ayers, Reese, Rovlln and Picinich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
ay sAmgs ,. coRBETr.

want to be ia at. Louis tomorrow night to referee fight-'
 "i II drfre su,.. said Layton. And he did the negro being left behind in Lay toI's house. The ride to the station was 2 thriller for the Kid for several times the wagon passed searching parties. They ai looked into it-but found no Kid Me Coy. Then they passed on.
 Arriving at the station, Layton and Mccoy got out. There were several po- lcemen around, each and every one on the lookout for Kid Mccoy. The rumor of the situation would have been suffi- cient to please any man except the Kid. And probably none other would have elected to tempt fate as he did because, walking with bowed head and haltns s' e of hunchback, the Kid went over to one of the policeman and asked him {a heip him onto the train. And the policeman did, assisting the Kid into a Jim Crow coach. in which the Kid remained until the trains had passed out Of the state of Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Here Is a Sensible Treatment That Gets Prompt Results

<. For real downright harrassing, dis comfort, very few disorders can ap- yxproach so-called skin diseases, such .yas Eczema, Tetter. Boils, eruptions eealy irritations and similar skin trou- bles, notwithstanding the lavish use of ealves, lotions washes, and other treat 1nent applied externally to the irritated parts
 No one ever heard of a person being Afflicted with any form of skin diseases whose blood was in good condition. Therefore, it is but logical to conclude that the proper method Of treatment for ulmples, bIotches. sores. boila. rough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20

players who have devoted themselves to
 the game are not fitted to adequately support their families by labor in other lines, he said It is quite inconceivable in view of the fact that ball players are men of unusual physical ability, dexter ity and alertness
 The point that baseball has been ac- cepted as the national sport and is for many workers and business men the only opportunity for wholesome outdoor re- taxation and enjoyment was treated as a serious one. But the secretary de- clared times were not normal, that other means of recreation could be found and that:
 The nonproductive employment of able -bodieds persons, useful in the nation al defense, either as military men or in the industry and commerce of our country, cannot be justified. No statement was forthcoming as to 1 just what steps will be taken to meet MT. Bakers views that the scope of the work or fight regulation should be en-
 larged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Mays Blanks Tigers

Boston, July 19.-Boston took inc first game of the Detroit series, 5 to O., here today. Cobb, who was injured yesterday, missed the midnight train
 which his teammates took from New
 York. and did not appear in uniform here. McInnis' hitting and fielding were remarkable. Score: R. H. D :. Detroit 900 900 00o--0 3 2 Boston 300 900 02+-5 10 0 Batteries: Bailey and Spencer; Mays and Schang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
TENNIS TOURNEY ] WILL START TODAY
 

,, The drawings for the first round in the Young Mems Christian association
 tennis tournament for the Cosby cup were made Friday afternoon. There are
 20 players entered and eight of these will play in the first round. The matches scheduled for today are: Tur- nipseed vs. Wyman, Knight vs. Lang, Mccoy vs D. Davis, Shores vs. Black, Garter vs Vaughn, Bruce vs. W. Davis,
 Glass va Harrell, and Warren vs. Grip
 Den. The matches will start at S:30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Reds Beat Braves

Cincinnati, July 19-Boston secured four-run lead in the first inning today by consecutive hitting off Ring, but Gin cirnati played strong uphill game and won out, 6 to 1. After the first inning Boston could do nothing with Jacobus and Began. The Boston club played ragged ball behind Rudolph, with the eA ception of Herzog. Score: R. H. E. Boston .............. 400 600 O0-4 Il Cincinnati ....,........ 21O 2OO l0s- b Batteries: Rudolph and Wilson; Ring, Jacobus, Began and Wingo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Cards and Browns "Ruint"

St. Louls, July l9.-The St. Louis Amer jeans have three players-Lowdermilk, Leifield and Demmit-and the St. Louis Heathcots and Gonzales-who will not be affected by Secretary Bakers ruling that professional baseball is a nonessential occupation, and that players of dratt age must work or fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
SECRETARY OF WAR SA YS BASEBALL PLA YERS MUST LOOK FOR USEFUL EMPLOYMENT OR GO TO THE FRONT
Mogus Inclined Think That Authorities Will Defer Ac
 ton Until Arrangements to Finish Season Are Made

Washington July 19Professonal ball players of draft fight immediately and the draft regulations may be changed include theatrical performers and moving pcture players and employees those to seek jobs %face induction into the army.
 Baker settled the question: baseball is holding the
 
 should persons professional solely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
International League

te At Jersey City. Jersey City 5-1, Ro- chester 3.3 Cd game, innings). 3ss At Newark: Newark 10-1, Syracuse To ,l2d game, innings)
 .a At Baltimore: Baltimore 3, Buffalo < ,u0 innings)
 <. At Binghamton: Binghamton 2, Tor sonto g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
American Association

At Kansas City: Kansas City 0, St. Paul [
 At Louisville: Louisville l, Toledo 0 At Milwaukee: Milwaukee 9, Minneap- oils s. oils g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
M'GRAW ID TAKE
 TEAM OVERSEAS Johnny Evers Will Manage Soldier Nine Against
 All-Stars

New York, July 1e.-Manager McGraN of the New York Giants has promised to take . team of big league players to Paris for series of games with former professional players now in the army or navy, accrdins to announcement today by Johnny Evers, former Chicago Cdo manager, new of the Knights of Colum- bus Athletic department, overseas.
 American soldiers are scheduled to witness some .big timber games in France" sair Evers. "McGraw assured me it would not cost the Knights of Co., lumbus cent. I have in mind some of the players now fighting the Huns. who will play McGraw's bunch. The nucleus of my team is Alexander, pitcher; Gowcy, catcher; Miller of Cleveland and Phila- delphia first base, and Evans of Cleve- land third pase. The others I shall se- lect as soon as I arrive in France"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Rut Two Old Indians

Cleveland. O.. July 1s.-Every player on the Cleveland baseball team except Utii- 5ty Infielder Terry Tuner and possibly Iris Speaker will be affected by Secre- tary Bakers decision, it was announced by officials of the club today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Rain Helps Mackmen

Philadelphia, July 1s.-Today's game with Cleveland lasted just long enough to be legal, rain stopping play with one out in the local half of the fifth, and the Athletics ahead, to 0, the result of Walkers single, Burns triple and a passed ball in the first inning Score. R II E. Cleveland 900 o0-o 8 0 Philadelphia ....... 200 0*-2 5 D
 Batteries Ccumbc, Enzman and O'Neil; Watson and McAvoy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Shannon Hears Call

Philadelphia. July i9.-Maurice J.. shannon. infielder of the Athletics, no- tified Manager Mack today he had en- listed in the navy. shannon is in the 1918 class of registrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-20
Pfeffer Allows Two Hits

Chicago, July 19.-Ed Pfeffer. of the United States navy joined his former team mates for the afternoon, held Chi cago to two hits and gave Brooklyn a 2 to o victory over Chicago. Brooklyn scored it's runs by punching hits off Douglas Score. R. IL E. Brooklyn . 100 OO1 O00- 10 l Chicago ............... Vo oOo w
 Batteries: Pfeffer and M- Wheat; Doug las., Carter and OFarrell.