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The evening herald., 1918-05-01
TO-DAY
IN THE NEWS
The 'Gloomer
Drainage
Prinzip
Wake UP
THE NEWS

The Stacker is a public menace
The "Eluumer' if one may coin IN,
title is puNlp pest
The g,oompr is With US IN mucn
greater numbers than the Stacker. We
cannot punish the gloomcr as We can
the smcker. Wa are at the glOumer's
mercy
The. gloomcr ls the boy who Away.
trlnlF the German drive looks worse
even when the allies have checked th'
Hura lie is the boy who is sure that
takn.A an tbs money ont Of the state
Tor liberty bonds viii pat New Men.
leo or the financial hummer. ~" is
the hap who is sure that labor has
lost all sense of patriotism and that
the war spells run.
Ouo of these gloomCs stood lu fruui
of IT," Federal building this mornin :
and dccluimed 10 an unwilling group
~ enforced istcpci-, about the Eu,-
CrnWcnt'a utter in"ff CicnC" iu meet
lnG the labor tuatiou
A. the precise time when this out
pouring uf gloomy Eu-h was 1ciuc
spread, q cumpctert young man. ur
thy second floor Of the huild ug Wu'
iusGilips of e. furniture and equip
ru'r' for ten men and women who
viii provcntly begin colocutrutir aul
distributing the labor .upply tor th'
y ~hoic sDuthwcgt. working with 81.
fic,cucy and dispatch
Inc .dcutally the war has cstablishcl
aU"'l cr r"vcrnmo DEPARTMENT hero
which Will remain in all pruhJt. g..
as 20 permanent addition tu the U-
duetral and 'u,lnoys a'tiyitics uf th..
cltv nd state
The gloom'Y Is not rs dang 'ruus ~
tn, s'nCl'r. but he s often moro
aggla .itiug and hc .s away mot'
ignorant
The evening herald., 1918-05-01

INV WORK. MITrNI MNltkEE
New York May g. Lead quiet spot
k1.CH 1.t5. Spc.tcr steady Easj St
Louis deliserv spot s6.6aH6,7i ~
Lunuuu Copper spot and futures
fi10. clcctrnlytic, tl2j Lead spot
f2H. los. futures. L2S, lus Spcuct
spot f5f futures $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
.TEASLEY IS HERE
 GREETING FRIENDS
Candidate for Governor Holding Informal Confer
 ences With Friends

Judge Charles B. Teasley of Montgom- cry, candidate for governor in the August primary. was in Birmingham yesterday. greeting friends and making preliminary arrangements for his cali- paign in this section of the state.
 T am in thorough accord with those who do not want to see long drawn out campaign this year. said Judge Teasley. My efforts have so far been confined to informal conferences and correspondence with various friends over the state, for l realize that the peo- pie face matters too grave to be stirred up unnecessarily over political issues just now. M
 Tt has been very gratifying to me to hear from all parts of the state that my friends feel that the opposition to the amendment will ultimately center on my candidacy.
 While this is gratifying I want the voters of the state to know that I regard the inauguration of business admins tration in Alabama as of the very great est importance The states problems are many and complex and there is nothing which more urgently needs attention than a financial readjustment which will put Alabamas affairs on. genuine basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
English Labor Leader
 Wants No Peace Such
 as Russia Now Has

London, Thursday, March l4-The most critical stage of the whole his torv Of the war has been reached. Tn inc oninion of Arthur Henderson. sec retary of the labor party. Speaking in London at woman suffrage celebra- tfon today, Mir. Henderson said:
 "I have been imagining during the last few days, having regard to what has taken place in Russia, that some German emiS5ary might come along and say:
 "Why do we fight? Why cannot we settle it? We are prepared to come to a compromise with you regardliS colonies and we are prepared to make considerable concessions to France ,yith reference to Lorraine.
 wThat would be cynical peace, con- taininp the seeds of future terrestrial war. It would not be a clean peace, and is would not be an honorable peace. II would be the desertion of Russia and the women of this country must stand against it like flint.
 "We are anxious for peace and the sooner it comes the better. But let me say it must be peace consistent Wl1h the ideals for which we entered the war. No one deplores more than l the collapse of Russia. but l believe that that does not represent majority of the Russian people. The Russian reople were very anxious for peace. am anxious for peace. but never ill any speech that I have made or il. any suggestion that I made private ly have I committed myself to a po- sitjon similar to that in Russia.
 By all means, let us try for peace. peace based upon international jus tice and that only.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
BUSINESS BLOCK IN
 SYLACAUGA BURNS: LOSS OF $10O,OOO

Sylacauga March Especial )--Fire which started in the building of the Marble City Drygoods company early this morning did nearly s1Oo,oOo damage. The entire block known as the Smith block was destroyed.
 The losses are as follows:
 E. J. Smith, four buildings and fix turess, loss estimated at $S0,000 to s35, ,000, with s10,O00 insurance.
 City National bank, about s3000
 Marble City Dry Goods company. stock and fixtures. estimated about $so000 with $2O000 insurance.
 Smith & Looney, stock goods and fix tures sSO00, with 5000 insurance.
 pr. s. r. Penton, office fixtures and instruments. 5000; no insurance.
 Dr. w. H. Boozer, office fixtures and stock. s250O.
 T. H. Smith, lawyer. library and fix lures. 5000.
 Landham Furniture company, loss from fire and water, but no estimate can be made at this time.
 At one time it looked as if the fire would spread to other blocks and an appeal was made to Talladega for help, to which they responded promptly but the fire was almost under control when this aid arrived.
 The Southern Bell Telephone company wires and cables were done considerable damage. - The city light system and wires were damaged about $250.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
HOOKS AND SLICES
 BY BOB

The women's golf committee of the country club requests all women play CTS to hand in five cards. each rem resenting IS holes play between now ana April l, in order that suitable nandicaps can be given them for en- try Tn the medal tournament to be held April 15, and continuing until both cups are won three times by the same person.
 It is absolutely necessary for every one desiring to participate in this contest to file their scores with the committee composed of Mesdames J. D. kirkpatrick, David Roberts and ". w. Hazard, who have entire charge of arrangements
 The players will be divided into two classes or sections and a cup will be given the winner in each division. The committee wishes it understood that handicaps may be changed dur ing the progress of the tournament where they appear to be erroneous.
 Politics ruined one of the most prom lsing golfers that ever sunk a putt when it snatched from the turf one Jchn Taylor, erstwhile master of the mldiron, but of late watchdog over the public safety.
 'Jawn," as he is known to b,s friends among the followers of the elusive pill. was hitting 'em for 200 yards at a clip when rudely stung bv the political bee and suddenly removed from the bunkers and fair greens of Roebuck. Needless to say, the big fellow will not soon wield the mashie again, for being a star golfer and a servant of the people at the same time is incompatible with modern standards of statecraft.
 Though stymied for the present by office-holding ambitions it is to be hoped that the jovial white hope" will some day return to the merry gatherings that have so soreIy missed his cheerful mug around the nine- teenth hole. |
 Those rough Rotarians and Running Advances are still haggling over that golf match they framed while back TOT purse Of NO to be turned over to the Girls school
 The Indians want to play a fo1r- some at the Country club, while the Rotes insist that four men should be entered by each organization, with Roebuck as the scene of the melee.
 Both sides have agreed to arrange tourney following this match for the same benefit. Every golfer in the city will be invited to participate and kick in with substantial entrance fee. in addition to penalty of one penny for each stroke.
 According to latest advices, this programme will be pulled off in about two weeks, provided nobody gets cold feet.
 Gene Brown, Captain Baugh and Bob Brooke are looking after Ro- tary's interest, while Ike Osbun, Bert Throckmorton & Co. are trading for the Indians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
HENRY [. EMERY, AN
 AMERICAN OFFICER, PRISONER IN FINLAND
Former Chairman of Tariff Board With British Com pani0ns Taken on the
 Aland Islands

Washington, March 16.-A report on inc arrest at Aland Islands or Henry Crosby Emery, former chairman or the tariff board, said to have been cap tured with party of British by the Germans and taken to Germany, Was made to the state department today py Minister Morris at Stockholm.
 News dispatches have said that the American and British legations at stock holm has started representatives Tor Finland carrying formal protest against the arrests to General Manner helm. commander of the Finnish govern ment forces.
 Mir. Emery, MT. Morris dispatch dls- closed, holds majors commission m the reserve corps of the American army. He was sent to Russia, 1t was said, by the Guaranty Trust company of New York. While there he was commls- stoned. at the request of Brig. Gen. w. ". Judson, the American military at Htache at Petrograd, and was made member of the American military mis- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
BASEBALL STARS
 HELP ARMY TEAMS.
Many Major League Players Are Promoting National
 Game in Army

Washington. March 1e.-Conege and professional baseball stars now in tho service have been enlisted by Walter Camp. athletic commissioner of the navy department commission on train- ing camp activities, in promoting the national pastime in the naval train ing stations.
 At the Great Lakes training school at Great Lakes, IL, Joe Leonard of the Washington Nationals and Doe Lavan, star shortstop of the St. Louis Browns, are helping Phil Chouinard, the old Federal league star, whip the station team into shape.
 Probably the most prolific in base ball celebrities is the Boston navy yard, where Jack Barry. wSo played OH the Philadelphia and Boston world championship hines, is organizing Q team to tour the country to play fast major league and fast semi-profes- s.onal and collegiate aggregations. Among his candidates are Herb Pen mock, Ernie Shore. Del Gainer, Chick Shorten, Jimmie Walsh and Mike Me Nally of the Boston Americans; "Rab- bit" Maranville of the Boston Nation- ais and Jack Leary of the St. Louis Americans
 EuQle Mandn, tHe oiu i1dTNdru star, who is in training at the League Island navy yard. Philadelphia, will pitch for the yard nine. At the Pei- ham Bay station Joe Cox of the Uni versity of Missouri is assisting Frank Bergin. the old Princeton player and athletic director at the station, in rounding up a team, while out in the Puget Sound station Del Baker. who caught for the Detroit Tigers last year. is educating the Jacky players in the fine points of the great American sport
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
BRAKE INSPECTION NATIONAL MATTER

Washington, March 16.--Uncle Sam is not overlooking the importance of efficiency from every angle in the mo- tor transport and ambulance division of the army. These machines must stand a wear and tear probably never given to motor driven vehicles since their birth as an established neces- sity in every day and international life
 One of the most important factor 5 entering into the final analysis of q motor truck ambulance. which will eventually see service Somewhere in France" is in the estimation of motor war officers, the efficiency of brakes. The motors, especially the trucks, must travel matter of hundreds of miles back and forth from tho front amid the most difficult surroundings. IL has been stated on authority that fer 300 miles up and down the fight ing front there is an almost con tinual stream of trucks ambulances, couriers and motorcycles running Ill such close proximity that unless the brakes are in perfect running order hundreds of casualties would result sll- most daily
 Brakes form only background for their more important sister upon whom the real burden rests--that of the brake lining itself. Thousands of miles of brake lining are being used daily Ey the government and owing to this fact Uncle Sam has ordered tests to be made of the various makes These tests are now going on in Washing ton.
 Lining made under the thermoid- lic-compressed process is said to be regarded as best adopted to mili- tary use in France. on account of it's moisture and dust-resisting qualities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
TohnIl.sslKl,epHu McJanleS ScJ.CorbcH

(Note: This is the twenty-eighth chap
 ter of series of articles which MT. Cor
 bett is writing on John L. as I Knew
 Him. It relates many heretofore un-
 published incidents in the life of the
 great warrior. The next installment will appear tomorrow.)
 The sweeping challenge that John L.
 issued on March 5, 1892. contained a
 joker" Frank Slavin and Charlie Mitch
 ell were quick to recognize it. and from
 then on were not at all keen to fight
 the champion. The clause which found
 no favor with Sullivans foremost rivals
 was this:
 q insist upon a side bet of S10,000" By that John L. meant that any man
 who fought him would have to wager S1o,0Oo at even money that he could whip John L., whereas in any contest in which John l.. had figured it was a cinch that the champion would be at least a ? or 3 to l favorite in the betting. And so Slavin and Mitchell were off" of John l.. They were perfectly willing to fight him. but not sufficiently confident to bet John L. sl0,000 that they could whip him.
 When I read the challenge of John l.. realized that the opportunity of my lifetime was before me; that the chance at last was mine to try conclusions with the big and unbeaten warrior. And l determined to move heaven and earth, if necessary, to assure me of a fight with John l..
 Hardly had finished reading the chal- Ilerge than I hustled to William A. Brady, who was my manager at that time, showed the paper at him and, as Billy finished reading, I exclaimed: "Billy, I'm going to fight Sullivan" Brady laughed at me Don't you know that he insists upon
 side bet of s10,ooo?'
 'Yes," I said, q noticed that" 'sWhy, Jim, we haven't got $1o,0Oo or even S1o0O," commented Billy, "and don't know of anyone who would back you to the extent of s1o,000 against Sul- livan."
 Nor do I at this time, Billy" I an swered "But I'm going to find some one."
 Brady was then almost unknown in the east and had no wealthy or influential friends. So it was up to me to raise that $10,000, or it would never be raised, On the following Saturday night, l jumped from Philadelphia where Brady and I were showing, to New York. Al the outset it seemed like fools errand. I was almost total stranger in New York and when I arrived there l didn't have the remotest idea of where would go to raise the necessary sl0,OO0. All knew was that New York was city of wealth and that it housed sportsmen who were willing to take chance on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
Yellow Kid" Gang Secured $2,OO0,0O0 From Bankers on Fake Steel Stock Deals

Youngstown, O., March 16.-Sums se- cured by the Yellow Kidv gang of al- legged confidence men from a score of middle western bankers through the sale of alleged fake steel stocks here, will amount to close to s2.00O0O0, instead of s50c,oCo, as originally estimated. accord ing to the police.
 A. c. Charles, a banker of Kokomo Ind. was said by the police to be the victim of the latest ruse said to have been successfully operated by the al- legged swindlers, whose leaders are held here.
 .'The Yellow Kid" or Joseph Well alleged leader of the gang. posing as Alfred H. Wede, and representing Ger man capital. is said to have interested Charles in the purchasing of an Indiana steel plant for sS.500.O00. Attorneys for Charles. according to the police, worked all night figuring the income tax to be paid on the property which they found amounted to s10s00O. Well insisted that Charles pay the tax before the purchase price was paid over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

almost anything. And l trusted bhndly in luck.
 All day Sunday l alternately tramped the streets and wandered into hotel lob bies in the vague hope that I might sec someone l knew, or that might meet someone who would be interested in me to the extent of $10,000. But my quest that day was fruitless.
 After supper that night decided to go back to Philadelphia. But fate ruled that instead of going back to the Quaker City that night I stay over in New York. For lack of anything else to do 1 went to Roster & Rials. famous playhouse of that era, and 'sblew'' myself to chair in the orchestra circle.
 Looking around the house in an absent minded way 1 happened to see in one of the boxes the face or man that knew It was that of Matty Corbett. no relative of mine. but one of the most famous of American sportsmen quar- ter of century ago. I had met Matty on my first trip to New York some years before and, although l didn't know it then, my friendship with him was to prove the most valuable of my life time; it was to be the gateway that led to fame and fortune.
 After the first act was over. Matty, looking around the circle. caught my eye. nodded and smiled. Then when he saw that I was alone he wig-wagged for me to join his party in the box. I accepted the invitation and Matty introduced me to the group of gentlemen who were with him-eaeh and everyone a sports man of the highest type.
 Hardly had I acknowledged the intro auctions to Dick Croeker, Phil Dwyer, Mike Dwyer. New Kearney. Colonel Me Elwee and Al Smith. then Matty Asked: 1:
 What brings you to New York, Jim?' And I answered.:
 I'm trying to find someone who will back me in a fight with John l.. Sul- livan."
 The group looked at me in an in credulous way and carefully appraised my slender frame. Then Phil Dwyer asked:
 you want to fight the great John L., eh?"
 Do you think you have chance against him?'
 q feel certain that I can whip him., was my reply, and the audacity of it certainly startled each and every man In that group. There was pause for while, as the men exchanged glances which seemed to say: This kid either is the nerviest in the world or he's nut This silence was broken by Matty, who said;
 'Tell us, Jim. why you think you can do the 'impossble'-why do you think you can defeat John L?' And then I launched into my reasons for the belief that many classed as "a wild mans dream" Gro be continued tomorrow9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
NEGRO CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVIN G

Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street. north. about o'clock last night, J. I. Cook of 210o Avenue c. south. was thrown from his seat and slightly in Jured when 1t was struck by a seven passenger 1914 model Packard car
 Police reports state that the car cid rot stop after striking the wagon. The license number was Alabama S6S61. Frank Dumas, negro. of 2605 Third avenue, was arrested last night by Officer DeGroat in connection with the case and charge of reckless driv- ing placed against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
LENTEN CANTATA AT
 CHURCH OF ADVENT

The Lenten cantata. Triumph of the Cross" by Alexander Matthews, repre- senting five scenes will be given on Palm Sunday, March 24 at o'clock D. m.. to which the public is cordially i'm vited The vested choir of the Advent. under the direction of Fred l., Grambs. will be materially augmented on this occasion and a finished rendition of this beautiful and solemn work will be heard
 Hugo ok, premier violinist of Bir- mingham and former cornet master of the St. Louis Symphony orchestra, will assist. He will be accompanied by Mir. Grambs on the organ in the rendition of the adagio movement of Rode's con- certo Op. g. The following is the pro- gramme of the cantata;
 Triumph of the Cross Prologue:
 Chorus, "sing, My Tongue, the sa- viors Battle
 Baritone solo, T Came From the "a. ther," MT. Jack Thomas.
 Tenor solo, "He Was Despised.~ Mir. I. Morris.
 Quartet, Come Unto Him." Mrs. ste- phenson, Mrs. Davidson, Mir. Morris and Mir Turner.
 Organ prelude and chorus, "Go to Dark Gethsemane."
 Recitative, solo and chorus, Then Cometh Jesus with Them Mrs- Ste- phenson, MT Thomas and chorus.
 Tenor solo, ''Was Ever Loneliness so Great" MT. I. Morris.
 Trial before Pilate:
 Soprano, tenor and baritone and cho- rus, Mrs. Stephenson, MT. Morris and MT. Turner, with chorus. % ''The March to Calvary: Organ march, tenor and baritone. with chorus.
 "The Crucifixion':
 Tenor and baritone solo. Mir. I. Morris and MT Jack Thomas.
 Chorus, Ut is Finished
 Soprano solo with chorus, 70 Savior of the World" Mrs. o. l.. Stephenson and chorus.
 Finale chorus, Mighty Victim from the Sky"
 Offertory violin solo, "Adagio" con- certo-Rode Op. 9. MT. Hugo Ok.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
Ln the Realm of Sports Misses Cleaned From Happenings of Interest tc
 Stove League Fans

Waffle Schang, catcher; Amos
 Strunk, outfielder; Joe Bush,
 pitcher. to Boston Red Sox
 for ....................l.... s6o.cOo Eddie Collins. second base, to
 Chicago Americans, for. .... 50,000 Frank Baker. third base. to
 Yankees, for ............ 5000 Jack Barry, shortstop. to Bos-
 ton Red sox. for ..... $500 Eddie Murphy. outfielder, to
 Chicago Americans, for ..... 5000 Rube Oldring. outfielder, to
 Yankees. for ..........,.. 5000 Jimmy Walsh, outfielder, to
 Yanl1ees-Red Sox, for .. 4,000 Bob shawkey. pitcher. to Yan-
 kees,' for ............... 2,5oo I, Wyckoff, pitcher, to Boston
 Red sox, for ............ 2.5Oo Herbert Pennock, pitcher, to
 Boston Red Sox. for - 2,5O0
 Jack Coombs, Chief Bender and Ed idie Plank, pitchers were uncondition- ally released. Catcher I4app was given to the White Sox as gift.
 Local fans may have an opportunity to see Burleish Grimes work when the Brooklyn Dodgers come here to battle the Red Sox on April g.
 Jake Pitler and Joe Harris former Noogans, are in camp together in vir- glnla- Pittsburg and Cleveland added service stars when they left.
 A san Diego, Cal. dispatch states that Benny Kauff has joined the navy. rms leaves Muggsy in fine condition we don't think
 Monte Priest leaves tomorrow for Memphis where he will do mound duty this summer for Cy Barger. Birminr- nam friends of the local boy wish him all kinds of success
 Whltted, Niehoff, Stock, Williams. der are the only hoId-outs m tha phillie club. We guess the other plavnr is satisfied VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17

tei men was given a prison sentence for
 noiatlng the prohibition law. Tba houng Mems Democratic league. which mas the distinction of having never lost candidate, backed George D. Crawford Tor a place on the city commission ana ne mas backed up Judge Edginton in his sn silorts 10 make prohibition prohibit. They in.ss peen so successful that dozens of leading citizens told me that if tha ;s sue were presented straight Mobile to- uay would probably vote against the re- turn of saloons"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-17
STATE SHOOT ID
 BE HERE JULY 16 John Fletcher Breaks 59 Clay Squads" Without
 Missing

Dick Leland won the 5O-target race at the regular shoot of the Birmingham Gun club yesterday afternoon. John Fletcher led in the 1O0-class bringing down 9s mud doves" and making the remarkable run of s5 straight. c. ,. Barr ran close second in both events.
 Rick Woodward was out for the first time and made splendid showing with S4 out of 100. The Alabama state shoot will be held under the auspices of the local club here on July 16 and r:
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