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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03

ctded that he would not become a candi-
date. Those in the meeting have declined
to discuss it or to say what subjects came
before the conferees. 1t is pretty well
established that at the secret conference
of all those invited Thursday afternoon.
no candidate for governor was discussed,
but the talk of a gubernatorial candi-
date is supposed to have been made IN
tha preliminary caucus in rooms ITO lnd
112. Exchange hotel, which preceded the
general caucus.
The preliminary caucus started
Wednesday afternoon and continued
until the early hours of Thursday 1t
was at this meeting that the decision was
made to exclude all persons who had
not received formal invitations This
was done because of the belief that
friends of John II. Wallace. Jr, had
come to Montgomery to stack cards" IN
favor of their candidate. The resolutions
adopted in the secret meeting the next
when all conferees assembled nothing
remained to be done but to put the ofTi-
cal stamp of approval upon the work
which had already been done.
HAIL RESULT AS VICTORY
Anti-amendment candidates already m
the race hail the general result as vic
tory for them. They believed the meet
ing had been called for the purpose OF
putting another candidate into the field
and now seem convinced to their own
satisfaction that this movement failed
AT the same time, those who were in She
meeting declare that no such purpose
was in the minds of those who called the
meeting.
Oscar S. Lewis, chairman Of the Wal
lace state committee, is so enthused
over the result that he has informed
his friends in personal letters that the
entries in the governors race have
closed and that the voters may begin
to take their choice. He also announced
that Is speakers will be put on the
stump at once 'for the purpose of de-
feating the amendment and electing
John Wallace governor"
Judge John Purifoy. the last en-
trant, is enthused. He believes the pur-
pSoO VI NhO AhSCliilS Adlicu anu llIdl llle
voters will be called upon to consider
only those already in the contest
Much interest is being manifested
in the attitude of those who were re-
fused admittance to the meeting. They
are opposed to the amendment but had
not been invited to confer. Some have
taken it as a personal statement of
y. ~,
their counsel was not needed. In view
of this fact, it would be interesting to
know whether or not those barred
from the meeting will take part in the
state convention which those opposed
to the amendment are sure to hold dur
ing the next month
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-02-03
WINTER REUNION
OF SCOTTISH RITE
MASONS AT TEMPLE
Large Class of Candidates,
Including Soldiers From
Camp Mcclellan, Is
Expected E

Scottish Rite Masons are looking for
ward with much interest to the win
ter reunion of the Ancient and Accept
ed Scottish Rite of Freemasonry which
will be held at the Masonic temple,
beginning tomorrow night and con-
tinuing until Thursday morning. All
the degrees from the fourth to tho
thirty-second, inclusive. will be con-
ferred.
A specials feature will be large
class of soldiers from Camp Mcclellan,
including a number of high ranking
officers who will take the degrees
REUNION COMMITTEE
The committees for the reunion are
as follows:
Executive-Geor F. Moore, sover-
eign commander, chairman ex-offic.o;
John H. Phillips, J. D. Matlock, J. 3.
Bethea, Jr., J. U. Ray, ]. F. earle, w.
P. McAdory, Albert l.. Reese. secretary.
Standing-John II. Phillips, chair
man; F. b. Keiser, w. P. McAdory ].
F. Garlic, Jacob Friedman. J. D. Mat
lock, J. b. Bethea, Jr.. ]. U. Ray, George
S. Obear, Albert l.. Reese.
Entertainme nt-Simon klotZ.
Director of Work.. d. Matlock.
Glass Directors--A. NJ Reeves and J.
r. r. Rives
Credentials and Tiling-Lew Lazarus
William McDougall, w. ". Ransom.
Paraphernalia-Lee Mccall, j. d.
Matlock, Lew Lazarus.
Master of WARDROBE. M. Laul.
Music. F. earle, Fl. L. Culver, II
w. Myers.
Scottish Rite Welfare Committee.
B. Keiser, chairman; William Nc
Dougall, Willard Drake, Simon Klotz
W. W. Ransom, J. B. Bethea, Jr., Lew
Lazarus. w. J. Rushton, M. Newfield,
Albert l.. Reese.
The registration OF the class will
commence it 1880 tomorrow night at
the temple and all candidates are
urged to be on hand promptly. On
Tuesday morning at clock Birming
ham Lodge of Perfection will be opened
by John B. Bethea, venerable master
and the degrees from the fourth to the
fourteenth will be conferred. Dinner
will be served at the temple each
evening of the reunion and lunch at
the noon hour.
The reunion will close Thursday
morning when the thirty or
Master of the Royal Secret degree, will
be conferred.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Kansas City, Mo. Mar. 14.-After a conference today Colonel J. c. Miller of Oklahoma, representing Jess Will lard, announced that he and Mike Col lins, manager of Fred Fulton, had been unable to agree upon financial ,terms for a proposed bout July 4.
 willard will fight somebodyson that date, however" Colonel Miller declar- ed.
 The conference did not get beyond the financial discussion stage, although the two men parted with the under standingtthat they would meet again. Miller made an offer to Collinseof an amount which he said would be ac- certablesto Willard, but. Collins said he could not consider the offer and in formed Miller that he would guaran tee Willard s100, 900 to fight Fulton ir New Orleans on July f.
 Miller Nnd Collins declared that in the eventSa match was arranged they preferred that it be a. twenty round affair >to~aedecfsion- Neither man ex- pressed any preference as to the place of holding the fight.
 Miller said that Wiffardxfs eager for a fight on July and thatShe had giv- en him full authority to sign a contract with Collins in the event a, satisfac- tory arrangement could be obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
FINANCIAL, AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET FLUcTuATED
Pools Resumed Operations in the Bet
 ter Known Specialties.

New York, March 14.-Reviva1 of last weeks inquiry for rails, especially the coal carriers, contributed in large degree to the occasional activity and variable strength of today's stock market
 Reading was again the conspicuous feature at an extreme gain of points to S4 5-8, the maximum quotation thus far this yea Dealings in that issue so far exceeded all other issues as to excite much conjecture.
 Other strong coalers included Nor folk and Western, Chesapeake and Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio, Lehigh Val Hey and Erie first preferred, gains ranging from one to two points.
 Transcontinentals, grangers and trunk line shares moved forward later Union Pacific, Atchison, St. Pauls, H. linois Central, Rock Islands and New York Central leading these several di- visions by point or more. There was a tentative resumption of bullish operations by pools in the bet ter known specialties notably tobac- cos, oils. motors, American Can and low priced equipments where gross advances of one to three points were shaded on general realizing of the f. nal hour.
 Seasoned .fndustrials, including Unit ed States Steel. held within restricted limits and shippings and metals were much less, prominent than usual Sales amounted to 900 shares. Bonds were irregular to heavy, in ciuding Liberty issues Sales par val ue. aggregated $3,475,000 U. s. bonds, old issues, were un- changed on call
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
THE AMATEUR WAR.
By SOL METzGER


 Most of the present war time, asf- : tation about reforming intercollegiate athletics is for the far sighted purpose of seeing that they land on a new and purely amateur basis once peace comes. The immediate object is to make college athletics a part of and entirely subservient to military trair:- ing. a laudable and patriotic plan. But those who look into the future-to- that day when peace is ours and intensive intercollegiate competition in sport is once more likely to. come about are dreaming of another college sport, world than the one which ceased in April, 1917. I take it that is the long, sighted views of those educators who are doing the patriotic thing now ir keeping the sport on a more or less informal basis and always subordinate to military training at their respec- tive institutions.
 These men kpow-as we all know that the college athlete as we knew him in almost majority Of cases was aided either directly or indirectly to gain his education: these men know that various graduates and under graduates, singly and collectively. were engaged in proselyting school boy athletic stars and these men be- lieve all this is wrong and that when peace comes our college sport should be free from these things
 To do away with these so called evils many educators are now giving much attention to so-called reform in college sport. They realize that the present situation makes the time ripe to strike; and striking they are to eliminate the machinery which makes proselyting and professionalism n1one- tarv and social, possible.
 Getting rid of professional coaches
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

All persons liable to pay taxes tn ene Town of Franklin are hereby mo- tihod that l have a warrant to levy and collect a tax of IS F mills on the dolhr on the Town List of 1917. said tax due April 1st. 1918. Nine per cent interest acded after May | Also per- Sonal tax
 For the purpose of collecting said taxes win be at the Town Hall Mon day. April 1. rom 10 a. m- to 2 p. m at A R. Races store on Saturday April 90. from 10 a. m to D. m. Also at the Town Hall on the first Monday of each following month
 All persons neglecting this notice VII be levied upon and charged legal fees and additions as the law directs.
 WILLIAM J. BRASIL
 Dated at Franklin. March '. 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
FULTON WILLARD BOUT UNCERTAIN
Col J. c. Miller Wlar1s Representative and Mike Collins, Fulton's Manager Unable to Come to ms-Niller Makes Offer to Collins But is Not Accepted-Nller Says Willard Will Fight Some One on July 4th. {:

'
 championship, but Cannefax stiiisleaAs
 100 to 96. because~ of the, eight spofnt
 lead he gained last night Each man
 had high run of four, but except in the last few innings neither was in good form. Cannefax requiring 90 in : nings to finish the block. The final block wiila abef played tomorrow night. Kieckhefer, facing ans eight point
 handicap, gradually scutS down Canne- faxs untn at the 18th finning of to-
 nightsTplay he leds71stos69. The Chi cagoans although hes had the better oi the breaks throughout the block could inot hold the lead. however, andsCan l nefax soon went ahead leading sas tc B4 in+thet7 t77ths inning. Kieckhefersrar four and then three and moment later tied the score at SS.
 After being kissed out of two shots Cannefaxsmade several sensational ca roms, hisTtwo points in the 8Sth be- ing exceptionally difficult ones.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
E ~SRe A'. l and 1 lg l FIELD E11 11
WHY TRAPSH DOPING IS
 THE "PATRIoTIc~ sPoR-

1. Because it is going to help win the war through the training it is giving our aviators in the art of wing shooting, the better equipping them to cope with enemy airmen
 2. Because it is already helping to win the war, through the soldiers, al ready in action or at camps, who were trapshooters (and they are legion) who have had their marksmanship im- proved by this sport.
 3. Because it is providing training and recreation to officers and enlisted men at many army cantonments.
 4. Because it has been adopted as A form of training in the use of firearms by many t'home defense" organiza tions to which we will have to look for sprotestson and security in.csse of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
NoTTCE no CREDITORs,

AT \ COURT OF PROBATE HELD st Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 141h day of March, A. D. 1918
 Present-SEISOS J. AYLING. Judge. Estate Of George Henry Hewitt, late of Norwich. in said District deceased. Ordered. That the Administrator cite the creditors of said de- ceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this,date by posting a no- tico to that effect. together with a copy Of this order. on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last cwelt and in the same Town. and by publishing the same once in a news paper having a circulation in said Dis uict and make return to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy Of record
 Attest: HELEN NJ DRESCHER,
 C1erk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
HIGH SCORES IN
 STATE BOWLING LEAGUE
Harper of Waterbury Piles Record Duekpin Mark Against Johnson of New Haven.

Waterbury, Conn, Mar. 14.-Harper of this city defeated Johnson of. New Haven in the individual state duckpir tournament here today, the Waterbury bowler taking seven out of nine games. Harper rolled total of 1077 for an average mark of 119.6 which is prob- ably a record for the state in any match of nine games. The winner high single for the night was t51. The score by games:
 Harper: IA, 123, III, ss, 1s3, 124, IA, Ill. 151. Total 1077; average 1196.
 Johnson: 100, 92, s2, e5. 102, III, IT. 11e. 1o3 Total e31; average 1Os4. At Naugatuck: Porto, New Haven seS; Franchini, Naugatuck, S9s.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
NoTTcE ro cREpIroRs.

AT A COURT or PROBATE HELD at. Eo-w1ch. within and for the District oc Norwich. on the 14th day O. March, A. D. ISIS
 P-eseut-NEISON J. AYIING. Judge Estate Of Phebe A Leonard, late of RreEon, in said District, deceased. Ordered. That the Executrfx cite he creditors of said deceased to bring in their. claims. against said estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect, together with a copy Of this order. on the sign post nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same Town. and by publishing the same once In a newspaper having a circulation in sad District and make -return to this Court
 NELSON J. ATETNS, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 Attest: HELEN M. DRESCHER,
 Cler9r
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Some critics predict that Tommy Long, just released by the Cardinals ito the Vernon club of the Pacific Coast league, will soon return to the majors. Long never was great fielder but was fine hitter of the long distonce type He fell off in hitting, hence his |yrelease to the minors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

who will come out for baseball when the weather permits are Hal Janyrin of the Red Sox, Powers of the Colon ial league, Mike Mulcohey of George town, Brick Wilder and Bob Murray of the Eastern league, and, several for mer college stars.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

TDTTCE-A1l creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at 154 Washington Street, Norwich. Conn. within the time limited ID the above and foregoing order.
 GERTRUDE FAXES GALE,
 nEr15d Fxecutrix
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

N0TICE.-All creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at S7 Hamilton Avenue, Norwich. Conn. within the time limited 10 the above and foregoing order.
 HENRY HEWITT, E1R1Sd Admin nistrator
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

The Disston soccer team of Tacony, Pa, are to lose no less than six play CTS during the course of the next two weeks as all have been reported to ap- pear for military service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Ar A CorRr oF PRORArE HEa..n

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD al Lebanon. within and for the District 1918
 Present - ALBERT G. KNEELAND. Judge
 Estate Of James H. Burriil. late of Lebanon. in said District. deceased
 Allison lA Frink, Administrator with the will annexed.
 Ordered. That six months from the date hereof be. and the same are. Him. tied and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said es- tate. and the Administration directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting copy of this order on the public sign post nearest the place where the de- ceased last d7eelt. within the same Town. and by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a. cir culation in said Probate District and return make to this Court of the mo- tee given.
 Attest.
 ALBERT c. KNEEI1AND,
 nar15d Judge
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
COTTON.

New York, March 14-Cotton spot quiet; middling 33e0 Futures opened
 steady; March 323S: May 31s0; July $40; October S040
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Ar A corRr oF PRonArE Hr1.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Colchester, within and for the Dis trict of Colchester. on the 18th day of March. A. D. 1918
 Present-H ?. BUELL. Judge.
 Estate of Luther M Carrier, late of Colchester. in said District. deceased.
 William P. Adaans of Colchester ap- pssred in Court and moved that an in strumeut ptrrportfng to be the last win and testament of said deceased be ad- nftted to probate.
 Therefore Ordered, That said appli- eEtion be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Colchester in said District. on the 2zd day of March, A D. ls1s at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. and hat said William F, Adams give public notice to all persons interested in said sstate by advertising in a newspaper aaving a circulation in said Probate District to appear if they see cause st said time and place. and be heard -elative thereto. and make return to he Court .zih,.
 Attest
 uarisd F p. BUELL. Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
MONEY.

New York, March 14-Call mone, strong; high s; low 6: ruling rate 6: closing bid .5 1-2; offered at S; las loan 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Billy Marvin says that William 1:5S 1-2. acts as he did three years ago in the late Winter and predicts he will be hard to catch this season
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Albert Harrison, the late, Bridgeport
 RoverS player, and who last season was member of the Bridgeport Rang CTS club, expects to be home this month on his second furlough since
 he joined the Canadians last Novem- Der.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
SPORTING NOTES

The. Cleveland Indians will have only one training session day at their southern camp Lee Fohl claims it is more satisfactory than the two a day system.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
kTToRNEYS-kTLAW

Brown & Perkins, liiIngs-st4iE Over Uncas Nat. Bank, Shetucket St. Entrance Stairvay near to Thames National Bank. Telephone 3S-S
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Last Spring the Pirates toek ahsut forty athletics to the clubs southern training camp This time, however Manager Bezdek has only about 23 men with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
tcopdright, 1s1s,, by Sol Metzger.)
Sheldon Captain of Frechnan Track Teatn.

New Haven. Conn, March 14.-.-R. F. Sheldon of Brookline, Mass, has been appointeds captain of sthe Yale fresh man trackatsam, it was announced by the athletic board of control at Yale last night. He was captain of the Phillips Andover track team for two years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

The New Jersey State association, American Football association and the United States football association, are all making a new rule making players eligible to play at shorter time of re- gistration. on account of so many players having been called to the colors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

B. w. McBprneyi of Presque- Isle Me, has bought Royal Mckinney. PIP 1-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Jack Britton of Chicago is one bat tier who is going to be exceedingly busy these days. On Friday night he meets Kid Abel of Chicago in an eight -rounder at Macon, Ga On next Mon day night he boxes Max Lux at Mem phis, Tenn, while on March e1 he tackles Bobby Lyons, at Hot Springs. All of these bouts have been accepted on percentage basis Jack is down in the South with his manager, Danny Morgan. and he will probably stay in that region until the warm weather comes around.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
cANNEFAx STILL LEADS
 IN BILLIARD MATCH
The Champion Cuts Down His oppon- ent's Lead by Four Points Thursday.

Chicago, Mar. 14-Augie iKieckheher of Chicago, scored 54 points while Robert Cannefax of St. ouis, was mak- ing 50 in tonight's block of their match for the worlds three cushion billiard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

The Cardinals may begin their pre- liminary work in the south without one of last years regular outfielders signed. Tommy Long has been re- leased and Walter Cruise and Jack Smith are holdouts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Doc Bagley is again, on the.job Doc is mourning the loss ofs his. beloved mother. Benny Valger. who lis man aged by .Bagley has been matched for three bouts. On next Monday night Benny meets Artie Root at Philadel- phia. On March 20 he boxes Danny Thrush at Baltimore while week from Saturday he tackles Jabez White at the same city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Jimmy Duffy of Lockport, N. Y. lightweight, and Lew Tender of Philadelphia, are matched for six rounder at the Olympia in PhiIadel- phia on March 25. Lew is working hard for this bout, realizing the ability of the New Yorker. However Lew Should have no trouble outpointing Jimmy after the showing he made against Pete Hartley.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
Bowling THE AETNA Billiards

7 ALLEYS Phone Conn S TABLES Majestic Building, shetucket St.
 Norwich, Conn. so~i and play Billiards for exercise
 and recreation
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Jack Doherty of Providence. R. l., doesn'tslike thetway, Joe Jacobs, man ager of Dave sAstey, does his business Jack says that Joe first promised to go to Providence sand give the services of his boy on a gamble, but later, changed hisamind and, demanded hat.guaran- tee,of $500. This was turned down. .by Doherty
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

The Field Club soccer league of New York have been fined the sum of ten dollars for failure to keep some form of registration, which would enable the association to know whether the players had signified' their intentions to play for the respective clubs in that league.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
LAST YEAR

LfAS1 1EAAN 50 million dollars worth of property was burned in this country about 21 million a month, about 700 thousand s dsy. about 2e thousand an hour. 800 dollars worth is burning while you read this adVertisen1e1x
 ls'your property insured?
 B. P-LEARNED &sCO.
 Agency Established May, .ts46.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Talk about your colored boxing acts,
 they have nothing on the turn known
 as Ted Kid Lewis vs. Jack Britton
 The two have fought many, many times, but still the fans want to see them put on their act. This time they will perform before the Atlanta, Ga, club, early next month. The two will
 get fat guarantees.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15
riots. disorders, etc.

riots, disorders, .etc
 ,. Because it aids in food consefva- ton by improving the markmanship of sportsmen who go into the field after game, thereby making it possi- ble for them to get larger amount of game. which is used for. food pur- poses than would otherwise be the case.
 $. Because it is a. form of recreation particularly adapted for busy men. Our President. recognizing the in reased demands made upon business men, has urged that we keep up our interest in athletics, in order that we may be physically and mentally able to bear the increased burdens thrown upon us, Trapshooting helps keeps men physically fit.n
 HORSE SENSE.
 Evelyn W. 200. 1-2, is in foaI to Onward Forbes, 2:09 1-2.
 Billy Hodson has signed to train for Walter Johnson of Endicott, N. Y.
 B. w. McBumeyi of Presque- Isle, Me- has bought Royal Mckinney, PIP 1-4.
 Billy Marvin says that William, 1:5S 1-2. acts as he did three years ago in the late Winter and predicts
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-15

Al Sibberns of Brooklyn left that borough with Silent Martin in his charge. Al called up on the long dis tance before leaving and said that his destination was Baltimore where his middleweight meets Tom Gibbons of St. Paul on Wednesday night before members of the Piekwick A. c.