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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Second Issue of the
 Alabama Republican

The second issue of the Alabama Republican, edited by Frank s. Req, has just come from the press, this weeks issue being in the form of a memorial number to the late President Roosevelt. The paper is home print, six pages. issued from the press of the Alabama Paper and Printing com pany, the editors office being on the third floor of the Lyric building where the Republican club of Alabama head quarters is located.
 Editor Req is we'll pleased with the response from Alabama Republicans he having stated that subscriptions were coming in daily without solicita tions, and that he is sure that within a few months that he will have list of Alabama republicans, in numbers as well as the quality 1t now repre- sents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Plans for CO-OperatiOn in Recreation Activities
 by Red Cross Announced
Rx Associated Press

Washington, January 25.-Plans for co-operation between the American Red Cross and the surgeon general or the army in providing recreational actlVl- ties in reconstruction hospitals were announced here tonight. Dr. Ebert Fretwell of Columbia university, .n charge of the undertaking, has started on a tour of hospitals on the Atlantic seaboard where wounded soldiers are being nursed back to health. Facili- ties Of the Young Mems Christian as scc:ation, American Library association and similar organizations will be utll- ized in providing indoor games, ath- letics. books. gardening materials and everything calculated to improve the mental and physical condition of the men under treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
EIGHTEEN THIS MONTH

Earl Ford, salesmanager of the Cruse- Crawford Mfg company, stated that so far this month IS Republic trucks have been delivered. Tt looks like we are go- ing to break last years records for Janu- ary," says MT. Ford. Beginning of lass January the Republic sales were large and up to last December, the sales aver aged nearly one a day. This year larger contract was made with the fac tory and all previous records must be broken" MT. Ford is a transportation expert and knows the details of installing trucks with ebnomical methods. The size, style and system of operating a truck is the first to be considered in cutting down the upkeep.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
FEDERAL TRUCKS

The Birmingham Motor company has on it's roster of Federal trucks, a well represented list of the largest concerns in Alabama. The list comprises the Ten nessee Coal and Iron company, the Coca Cola company, Chero Cola company and many other firms of this kind. "The Federal must give service" says Don Drennen of the Birmingham Motor company. "The manufacturers as well as ourselves know that the Federal is one of the finest trucks on the market and with our stock of parts always on hand and the truck service we offer, the Federal trucks will keep working every 2 hours"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Man Slashes Throat
 as Jury Frees Him
By Associafeh Pres,

New Albany, Ind, January 25.--A few minutes before a circuit court jury trying the case of Charles Schneider, 43 years old, charged with murder, re- turned a verdict of not guilty today Schneider cut his throat with a razor and was found dead in his cell when a court attache went to summon him to the courtroom to hear the verdict. He was accused of the murder of stephen Miller, town marshal of Port Fulton, Ind, last July.
 The jury's verdict of not guilty was based on the decision that Schneider was of unsound mind at the time of the killing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
BATTERY SERVICE

w. H. Young, manager of the Bat tery Service company, local representa- tives for the Willard batteries stated that he now has ample room to accommodate at least 15 motor cars at a time for bat tery service. They have built a driveway which motorists can drive in out of the weather. and enjoy the real service that is given.
 All the modern methods are used in testing, recharging and rebuilding bat teries. Only experts are employed and when a battery is delivered it usually gives dependable service. Free testing service on all makes of batteries is giV- en by MT. Young.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
GADSDEN

Gadsden, January Especial )-Pc- titlons were prepared by City At torney H. H. White and put into circu- lation today protesting against pas sage of ioc9l bill which is being ad vertised to limit the boundaries of tGads6en so ss 70 exclude a large DOT ton of the property of the Gulf Sta-es Steel company. Friends of the measure met one night this week to make plans foi its passage while those opp >sed to it say they will make a strenuous f,;ht against it The petitions are addressed to Governor Kilby, Senator Watt T. BtowR and Eepre sentative W. T. Mur phree.
 With about 75 Attalla citizens present last night at the Attalla city hall, plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Gulf Disturbance Is
 Moving NOrtheastward
By Associated Press

Washington, January 25.-The disturb ance in southern waters was central over the northeastern portion of the Gulf of Mexico late today and moving northeast, the weather bureau announced tonight Storm warnings were displayed on the east Gulf coast and on the Atlantic coast south of Hatteras. Heavy rains have occurreJ during the last 24 hours. in southern Louisiana, southern Missis- sippi Alabama, Georgia and northeast Florida, as a result of the presence of the disturbance. Indications were the weather would be unsettled with rains Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
THE ECONOMY CAR

If you want to know something about the economical records of motor cars just talk with Charles Denegre, president of the Southern Garage company, who are the distributors and dealers Ntn Franklin cars. He has been one of the most progressive dealers in Birmingham and from a small place some years ago. has grown to be the largest dealer in the state and he attributes part of his success to the economy car, the Frank lin. MT. Denegre has just delivered some of these popular cars and can make immediate deliveries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Trying to
 Raise Huge Army
By Assoera,.d Pr.ss

London, January 25.-Travelers reaching Copenhagen from Bergen in northern Russia, according to ad- vices received here, say that the bol- sheviki are attempting to raise an arniy of 100000 men for campaign in south Russia in the spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
AUTO SCHOOL TUESDAY

Harry Rees of the Rees Auto company, will give a lecture at the Birmingham Auto school at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night. MT. Rees was one of the mechanical experts in the United States army and knows every technical part of motor construction. Any ques- tions in reference to any make of motor car will be answered by MT. Rees and his talk will be very interesting to'all automobile owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Skitch Representative Here

Charles B. PhiIlips of the Skitch conn pany of Chicago. is now making head quarters in Birmingham at the Tutwiler hotel. '.Skitch" is new article that will be sold by all the leading grocers and is now being distributed around the Birmingham homes. MT. Phillips has over 50 representatives demonstrating Skitch, substitute for soap that cleanses clothes without the rubbing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
GETS LONG MILEAGE

J. T. Fenton of the Southern Tire and Accessory company, has received doz- ems of recommendations from Dread naught the users. Some of them claim they have gotten such long mileage that it is astonishing. The Dreadnaught tires are of uper-construction and are guar anteed by the manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
PASSING THE BUCK ALONG
 By so%rnps so% THE FEWER ROUTE

Dozens letters have been received from automobile complaining bold that take the before There should be find automobile thief and have him the only charge make without of or the inconvenience caused the
 a Iiian hotel Friday night and within five thieves had drove left the car~sndig in the business The Birmingham Automobile club should take B
 OVERLAND MOTOR placing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Shriners Meet June 10I12
By Associated Press

Indianapolis, Ind, January 25.-This years annual meeting of the imperial council of the Mystic Shrine. it was an- nounced today. will be held in Indian Q polls, June 10, II and 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
OVERLAND MOTOR co.

Dr. Barnes of the Overland Motor Car company, states that the business for January has been beyond all expectations. Overlands have been received and deliv- cries of the entire shipment have been made k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
Hospital Bill Favorably Reported

By Associated Fress
 Washington, January 25.-A bill to $10500,000 for enlarging hospitals by the public health service was reported favorably to the House today by the buildings committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26
FOR HEAVY DUTY

The w. M. Cosby Flour and Grain company has just purchased another Mack truck This is the third truck now in use by this firm, who, after testing the Mack with heavy loads, re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26

entering a Liea of self-defense. The defense was heard this morning, and the state will be heard next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26

were completed for perfecting the As- sociated Citizens league of that city. A board of directors, composed of R S. Easley, R. .. GCcjm, O. D. DuPre, Paul Stevenson, J. |. Hunter and Lamar Smith was named to select the perma- nent officials. Among the projects jNs- tered by the rev organization will be paved streets, l large hotel and the construction of new houses in At.alla
 Miss Jessie Mariner with a corps of trained health experts, will reach Gadsden early iu February to conduct a health survey. It will deal with ma te-nal and infant health conditions. A survey was made recently. practically all of it in Alabama City. of chill dreu between the ages of IA and Is.
 Judge c. 4. Steele today heard mo- ton for a new trial in the case of James Gtll.land. convicted of the mur- der of Conner Wiioanks and sentenced t1 10 years imprisonment. Gillilanl was convicted of manslaughter after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26

With about 75 Attalla citizens present last night at the Attalla city hall, plans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-26

comments them by placing an order for the third truck. They call the Mack ''ths brute in power" because they haul the heaviest loads without the least motor resistance.
The sun., 1919-08-12
ROD AND GUN NEWS
WATER For LOCAL AUGUST u TO Aparar

on meat, which they doubted. For 49,
nsh that "Crutches" catches win b''sh'y
killies and skate I can catch thres ~,
nave proved several times and NOT nnnns
py the side of this man l caught Az
thshing being very POOR. one OF ,haus
being seven FOUNDER. taking the nood -,
50. This fsh being raffled on boarS oI
boat brought S5.05. "Crutchesi cs,shs she
one flsh of about one pound in weight sn. TS,!
ns nsh added to my catch sold for 81 ~
This 1880 "Crutches' was glad to diva.
Che and nshing together). The follovee
Ing Sunday my largest fish was 6L ponnt'
taking second prize, S1.60, and seli1ns -
tl.Sb, "Crutches" being left out aiso Ut Sr
point OF numbers, "Crutches'' diyldlng q IN "
and hsh. do not wish to boast bu, nVOq
took four prizes last week, while as fsr a.
one this season, even II he does f,sb wiz
two hooks and I use only one win
l have such a poor opinion Of his asbln.
ability that concede an extra boot y.
him and allow him to use killles, wnicb "
decline to use. '"''H
the BIjou Fishing Club laughed AZ %, o.
method of catching fiuke ilgging and nsing
huke to catch fuke,, but I took aieyass
prizes out of seventeen trips and now ~
majority OF the fishing club are followns
my methods and catching fsh,
The proof OF the pudding is in the eat.
Ing. and as long as I get the Ash o,bs,.
are welcome to criticise. e''
l held the record for the afternoon tr,n
VIZ, twenty huke, until last week whan X,
was broken by young man named Ciunn.,
who works on the Bijou-catching %
using dog fish which 1 skinned and en-,
up for him. "u cut
Now, 'crutches' let's hear from you
about large catches. NEW YoRKEBy Byou
New York, August 10
The sun., 1919-08-12
AUSTRALIANS WILL
MEET U. S. TEAM
Match Arranged for Forest
Hills Courts for Septcm-
Der 5 and 6.

oficials Of the United States National
Lawn Tennis Association yesterday an
nounced that arrangements had been
completed for team tennis match be-
tween the United States and Australia.
The event will be contested at Forest
Hills, Immediately after the national
ringles championship tournament. The
dates are Friday and Saturday. Septem-
ber and 6. Norman Brookes. @. l..
Patterson, r. v. Thomas and Randolph
Lycett will play for Australia.
Arrangements necessary for the cham
pionship will permit the international
event to be held at Forest Hills without
any elaborate preparations. From the
interest already apparent In tho playing
of the teams from the Antipodes, 1t Is
clear that the tennis public will welcome
a chance to get a line on their re-
spective strengths. This is particu-
larly true in view of the fact that the
United States will not be represented In
the Davis cup matches this years. The
number of events has not been settled
as that viii depend upon how the Aus
tralians want to play their men. There
will be singles and doubles. The sug-
gestion has been made that four singles
and two doubles be scheduled. In the
event of a tie. the sets could be counted.
Although 1t is too early to forecast
the personnel of the American team II
probably will include Robert Lindley
Murray. William NJ. Johnston. William
T. Tilden I'd and r. Norris Williams I'd.
With Maurice r. Mclaughlin and
Clarence ]. Griffin, as well as sew
eral strong men In the East, among
whom might be named Watson NJ
Washburn, Frederick b. Alexander, 8.
Howard Voshell. Walter Merrill Hall
and Dean Mathey. available. repre-
sentative team can be assembled.
The sun., 1919-08-12
BANNER ENTRY IN
NATIONAL SINGLES
Young Stars viii Add Zest to
Tennis Tournament.

Entries for the national singles cham
pionship indicate that the field will in
clude many of the promising young
players from separated sections OF the
country. Robert Allen and Harold God
shall reached New York Monday add
ing to the delegation from the Pacific
Coast. Allen won the Los Angeles ten
mis- centre championship and is here
to play for the Junior title as we'll as
the national singles.
Gcdshaii represents San Francisco.
Another promising youngster. Phil
Neer of Portland. Oregon, Is coming
from the Pacific Northwest. Lucien
williams will play in the big tourney.
X. L. r. Simmons is coming from Butte,
Mont. ]. L. Werner of st. Louis is an
other entrant while Roland Hoerr and
Davisoo Obear of st. Louis. who are
seasoned tournament players, also will
try for the title.
Many of these names are new TO the
galleries in the East, but the players
have established regulations in their
own communities. Former ranking
players will be out in force. Richard
n. Williams. I'd. has forwarded his
entry, and so has Robert Llndley MUIR
ray, the champion.
The sun., 1919-08-12
HUNTER HAS TO GO
IS GAMES TO WIN
Meets Tartar in Taylor in
Rockaway Hunting Club
Tennis Match.

Play was started yesterday in the in
vitation tennis tournament of the Rock
away Hunting club at the clubs courts
In Cedarhurst. Long Island, and the first
round was completed with the exception
OF two matches. Only one match In
the second round was finished. This
resulted In a victory for Percy L. Kynas-
ton over Dudley Morgan, in straight
sets. at 6-3, Ga. The competition
that was looked forward to in the OPEN
ing round was marred by the fact that
number of players who had been in
Vted to compete failed to put in an
appearance and were defaulted.
The feature match OF the day was that
In which Francis T. Hunter former
Cornell player, defeated Harold Taylor,
one or the stars of the junior world. In
this contest, Hunter gained an early
lead In the first set. and held II through
out, although he had to fight hard for
points In practically every game. Tay-
lor, however. played fast tennis In the
second set and gained the lead at Al.
The youngster had displayed remark
able ability in the first Ave games and
outplayed his experienced rival by n
considerable margin. Taylor, however,
could not hold the pace and dropped the
next four games, which gave Hunter
the lead. Taylor fought hard and forced
the set to sixteen games before Hunter
won II at 81.
All OF the veterans who are entered
In the tournament advanced to the Sec
ond round without a great deal of diff
Guilty. Robert lie Roy had less trouble
than the others because he climbed to the
second round on the default of Cedric
Major. Theodore r. Pell won his match
In straight sets from Roy Pier, at 6-3,
Ga, and Dean Mathey stepped forward
over ]. Harvey Williams, at 6-2, rs.
The summaries:
Rockaway Hunting Club Mems Invitation
Singles-First round-Waiter l. Pate won
from Julian s. Myrick by default; Francis
4. Hunter defeated Harold Taylor, 8-4,
e-I; Dudley. Morgan won from Fred c.
Inman by default; Percy l. Kynaston won
from e. c. Conlin by default; William p.
Compton defeated Ken Yaniasaki,, g.,
6-I. g.; Seiichiro Kashio won from DR.,
7. b. Hawk by default; Theodore r. Peli
defeated Roy Pier, Ga, 6-2: Dean
Mathey defeated J. Harvey williams 8-2
10; Seton Porter defeated Hunt Dickin-
son, 81. 6-2; Robert lie Roy won from
Cedric Major by default; Robert Rinsey
defeated G.. A. l. Dionne, 6-1, e-1;
Alexander Tier won from H. 1. Foster by
default; II. Vail defeated s. Merrihew.
g11' g.1' 81; A s. Dana won from Percy
Second Round-Percy L. Kynsston de-
feated Dudley MofRan. Ga %
The sun., 1919-08-12
TO SELL MACKAY STABLE.
Famous Horseman VIII Pass From
the Turf This Week.

Clarence II. Mackay. who has bred
and raced thoroughbred horses for up
ward Of twenty-five years, will sever his
connection with racing and thorough
bred production this week. The Fasig-
Upton Company will disperse Mr.. Mac
kay's stud and sell his yearlings and
weanlings by public auction at Saratoga
on August II.
The stallion Spanish Prince, a splen-
did son of Ugly and Galazora and an
inbred representative of the celebrated
agnes" family, will be ocered to the
highest bidder along with fifteen brood
mares, fifteen yearlings and seven wean-
lings.
Eleven OF the fifteen broodmares are
daughters OF the celebrated Meddler.
The yearlings are sons and daughters of
Sea Lord, Fitz Herbert, Rire-aux-
Larmes. Macdonald. which is sire of
Elysian and kits I'd Rabelais, sire of
Naturalist and Alphee; PhSenixs and
Sardanapale.
The sun., 1919-08-12
McLoughlin and Bundy
Win in National Doubles
Pacific Coast Tennis Champions Score in First RounG
of Big Tourney at Longwood- Williams and
Washburn Also Are Victors

volleys with such accuracy as to catch
the opposing pair out of position dozens
Of times. He also concealed his direction
with great skill and II was his good
work that clinched the victory for his
side.
Kuamgae and Throckmorton were not
n very smooth working combination and
both were inclined to be wild when close
up to the net. The Japanese went to
the barrier far more often than Is his
custom and performed often with bril-
lance. II not always with success
Throckmorton was a little steadier than
usual, but even 80 he spoiled many SEN
sational gets by smashing wildly OF
outdriving on the next shot The sum-
maries:
McLoueHLIN AND BUNDY VS.. DAVIS
AND JoHNS-FIRsT SET.
Mclaughlin and Bundy--
"a t-sa
4o2o s. = 1-a,
SECOND SET.
Mclaughlin and Bundy-
t44544sso44oe t-Ss
Davis and Johns
621s1s544o244ss :
THIRD SET.
McLoughlin and Bundy-
{2I26 IS 80 4
Davis and Johns
o.sl = i o y " 80 =
FOURTH SET.
McLoughlin and Bundy-
sI14st +-H
Davis and Johns
2l25f 8 6 Ga
WILLIAMS AND wASHBURN vS. KUMA-
GAE AND THRoCKMORToN-FIRS SET.
williSps and washburn- .k
Kumagae and Throckmorton--
/ 1 1-26
SECOND SET,
Williams and washburn-
rs 54o4 3 80 Q
Kumagaa and Throckmorton-
4371 3 6-s5 9
THIRD SET.
Williams and washburn-
41f s. l-ss G
Kumagae and Throckmorton--
"a 1-2o
FOURTH SET.
williams and washburn-
2l444 344f 81 5-5i 9
Kumagae and Throckmorton-
Q o 5 4 4 As
The sun., 1919-08-12
FOR SUNDAY
GOLF IN BAY STATE
Test Case Before Supreme
Court May Clear Atmosphere.

Boston, Aug. II. Chief John H.
Plunkett OF the Massachusetts, district
police announ ced to-day that he had en-
tered into an agreement with officers of
the Massachusetts Golf Association
whereby a decision of the State Supreme
Court on the legality of Sunday golf
playing speedily will be obtained.
According to the agreement a member
of one of the clubs of the State golf as
sociation will begin a match next Sum
day and after playing a few shots will
be summoned by district police officers
to appear in court the next day on a
charge of violating the law by playing
golf on Sunday. The case will be taken
as soon as possible to the Supreme
Court.
Chief Plunkett said pending the courts
decision he would make no further effort
to stop Sunday golf. The decision to
bring a test case was reached after the
district police had stopped play on
number of courses in Massachusetts yes
terday.
The sun., 1919-08-12
ANDERSON BEATS BRUNIE.
wins Right to Play for Junior Ma
tfonai Tennis Title.

Frank T. Anderson won the Junior
tennis tournament yesterday at the Ter
race Club In Flatbush. by defeating
Harry Brunie in the final round after
hard fight. in five sets at Go. 6-3.
2-6. 17-19. 6-3. The victory gives
Anderson the right to play In the Junior
national championship at\the West Side
Tennis Club, Forest Hills Long Island,
starting Monday August 25.
Brunie played two matches prior to
meeting Anderson, while Anderson COM
peted in only one. In the first round
Brunie downed NJ. Macksoud at Go,
6--1, and then disposed of Ed. Rogers.
ut 6-1, Ga. Anderson moved through
the first round on the default OF Julius
Mslwig, and in the semi-final round
eliminated M. Adelstein, at 6-s. 6-1.
The sun., 1919-08-12
0UIMET WILL PLAY.
Famous Golfer Has Only Mild At
tack of Sore Throat.

NEW LONDON, Conn. Aug. 11.-Francis
Ouimet was able to leave New London
to-day. although not feeling as fit as he
might had a case OF sore throat not de-
veloped. He expects to be in good shape
by the time he reaches Pittsburg, unless
something unusual happens.
ouimet will play on Saturday, and II
is not thought that this recent attack
will effect him. He IL going to Pittsburg
by motor ouimet is a to chance In
the betting to win the amateur, and
several bets have been placed here at
the hgure.
The sun., 1919-08-12
PRO" GOLFERS QUALIFY.
Teller, Gordon and Brady Lead
Field at Kernwood G. G.

SALEM. Mass. Aug. 11.-Louis Tel
lier OF Brae Burn. Mike Brady of Oak
ley and George Gordon of " Wannamoisett
qualified at the Kernwood Country Club
to-day In the New England trials for
the annual tournament of the Profess
sionai Golfers Association TO be played
at the Engineers Club. Long Island,
next month.
Teller and Gordon had 14s for the
thirty-six holes, and Brady ISL. Teller
shot ~ for a new course record in
the afternoon. There were seventeen
starters.
The sun., 1919-08-12
MRS. PERKINS LEADS.
Mrs. Browning Also Wins in Golf
Contest mt greenwich.
Special Despatch to THE suN

Special Despdtch to The SuN.
GREENWICH, Conn. Aug. lin the
golf tournament for women members
of the Greenwich Country Club to-day
for prizes presented by Mrs. H. s.
Thompson and Mrs. II. l.. o. Lewis, Mrs.
A. F. Perkins, with a score of go,
"a, was the winner in class A and Mrs.
G.. Browning won in class B. Her card
was 134-l6, 11S. The conditions were
eighteen hole medal play.
p. s. Teny had the best score in an
eighteen hole handicap and was awarded
the cup presented by II. L. Dillon. In
the Anal In match play Tor the cup pre-
sented by T. C. Converse, Colbay NJ.
Chester beat C. B. Carhart. up, 27
holes. in class B. DR.. C. F. Honan beat
Z. II. Peters, 5 UP and 4 to play.