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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
LITTLE ROCK PLAYS DOUBLE BILL TODAY Kid ElberfeId's Travellers Make Final Appearance
 Here Today

The BarOns and the Razor Backs
 will attempt to stage another dou-
 bIehenderS this afternoon, the first game being scheduled to start at
 2;3O. Joe Coffindaffer and Sammy
 Crews will probably hurI for the
 locals although Moley may shove
 Johnny Morrison in one of the
 games, Hengeveld and Rube Rob-
 inson, who worked one inning yes-
 terday, will probably pitch for the
 visitors.
 The team appears to have improved considerably since it's last sojourn at Redwood. Ellis is hitting like fiend and Webb is playing a much better de- fensive game. If the Barons can get good pitching during the presen. home stay they should have no difficulty in reaching the coveted first division.
 The Travellers will say goodbye to the Magic city after the games today, no more engagements being scheduled with them here this season. Fiber field is making desperate fight for the pennant but with New Orleans consid- erably in the fore and Atlanta travel ing at murderous pace things look dark for the scrappy leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
IRREGULAR SHAPED
 MAIL UNDESIRABLE
Postal Regulations Violated by Unusual Mail, Says
 Postmaster

Postmaster R. B. Smyer has issued request to business houses and concerns as well as the public asking them to refrain from the use of irregular shaped mail which causes serious difficulty in the handling of the matter in the mails. In some casea the objectionable enve- topes folders or cards are extremely large or very small. while in other cases they are of triangular, circular or othe. irregular shapes. It is frequently neces- sary to cancel the postage stamps by hand as this matter can't be run through the cancelling machine. In many in stances 1t does not fit the separating cases and cannot be tied with the dtnary package of mail without being folded or cut by the package string. This imposes additional and unnecessary la bor upon the postal service and prevents the expeditions handling of the matter and often results in it reaching the ad- dress in mutilated condition, it Is pointed out.
 Some of the stationery used is very dark and it is practically impossible to read the name and address, and besides it sometimes has so much printed mat ter on the face which does not conform with paragraph 8, section 470 of postal laws and regulations which provides, That space must be left on the ad- dress side of all mail sufficient for legible address and for all directions permissible thereon, for postal stamps postmarking. rating and any words nee essary for forwarding or return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
EMPLOYERS FAVOR
 NATIONAL SYSTEM,
 STATES TARRANT
Director Tarrant of U s. Employ ment Service Tells of lndorse- ment From Large Employers
 of Labor

Information received here indicates that a majority of the employers of the country are in favor of a national sys- tenn of public employment offices but some of them are misled into protest ing against the permanent establishment of such a system by false propaganda conducted by small groups of reaction ary employers, according to a statement given out by George B. Tarrant in charge of the local employment bureau of employment. in commenting upon the hearings of the Kenyon-Nol olan bills.
 william E. Hall of New York city, prominent manufacturer, is alleged to have said the great majority of the manufacturers of the country are op- posed to the federal employment ser vice." said MT. Tarrant. This is not true and I have the endorsements of it's continuance from more than 500 of the largest employers of the United States Those who oppose it are. first, those employers who from the outset have constantly fought everything con- nected with labor. including the creation of the department of labor and anything that might emanate from it. second, a small minority group Of employers who want to see a surplus of labor at theil gates: and third, employers who are in favor of the general principle of a na- tional public employment system. but who are unfamiliar with the details of the question or of the operation of the United States employment service and who are misled by stereotyped and false propaganda against the establishment of a national system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
STATE SWIMMERS ID MEET HERE AUG. b Winners to Be Sent to New Orleans-Results of the
 Diving Events

On Friday, August 15, the state cham here. It has not been definitely decided yet, but it is thought that the meet will be staged at East Lake. The best swim mers in the state will meet here and compete for the state honors
 1t was decided not to send the winners of the city meet to the southern cham pionship meet in New Orleans, but send the winners of the meet slated for the 18th. This will give Alabama a bet ter chance to take off honors if the state champion is sent
 The ones who have charge of the state meet have some new ideas and plans which they are going to spring on the public. If the meet is held at East Lake the course will be heightened, and the diving tower improved. The promoters plan to make this meet the best ever staged in the city or state. and hope to find some southern champions from among the contestants.
 The results of the diving contests at the East Lake swimming meet Tuesday are given below, as announced by the Of ficials of the meet yesterday:
 Points scored B. A. c. T junior, lo senior--totaI s7. 1. S. O. Y. club l junior, 25 senior-total 26. B. R., l.. P junior, 21 senior-total 25 Y. M. C. A. g junior no senior-total g.
 The individual winners are: Junior, w H. Murray, Y M. c. A, first Francis Levvy, B. A. C., second. Theodore Crane | B, A. C.. third Senior: Gillie Chisolm 1 B. R., l.. & P Co, first; Ralph Merritt ] l. S. o. R. second: B. Moughand, B. A | C.. third. Ladies: Miss Alberta Jones | first; Miss Byrne Simpson, second.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31

It was rather tempestuous affair, lit- erally speaking. but the Barons got the decision and nothing else matters.
 The contest yesterday was held up for about 10 minutes while Dan Pfenginger collected $15 fine from Grimm and s fine from 3pottem. Neither of these birds had car fare in their jeans and Kid Elberfeld was also broke, but Pfen- inger had orders from the league presi- dent to collect the fines before the game started and he refused to let the contest go on until they were paid. Little Rock sporting editor supplied the neces- sary cash and the battle went on. The question is where did a sporting editor get s20?
 Rube Robinson lasted but one inning against the Barons. He was probably jerked in order to be in shape for one of the battles today.
 Those who saw Bacon slide into third and almost spike one of his own team mates who was occupying oae bag will never cease to talk about this bone
 Sigman continues to maintain his repu- tation as the luckiest pitcher on the team. Though pounded all over the lot, Sig is credited with victory. First, be- cause his teammates hammered the op- posing hurlers; second, because Pierre misjudged Webb's drive in the third and it went for a two-bagger. scoring two runs; third, because an opposing player pulled a gigantic boner in the crucial moment, and fourth because rain gummed the game just at the right tune, Sail right, Sig; we'd rather have lucky pitcher than a good one who can't win any day.
 Eddie Mcdonald ran bases almost at ,,iIl on Tony Brattem yesterday. Eddie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
Docket for Last Four
 Months of Year Set

Dockets for the civil division of the circuit court have been set for the months of September. October, November and De- cember, and the printed docket will be re- leased from the printer about August D. The criminal docket has been completed for the month of September.
 The week of September P has been set aside for the trial of all cases set which were appealed from the city courts Of Birmingham. Capital week will begin sentenber %. The list of capital cases have been prepared by Forney Brandon, clerk in the circuit clerks office for the va rious judges. and as soon as the cases they wish to take up first are brought up the list will be returned and cases placed on the docket for the week Of Septemper go
 The fall term of the court begins sep tember and has about 90 automopile condemnation cases set for trial. These pertain to cars which have been selzed for the alleged violation of the prohibi- tion laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
ILLICIT STILL CAPTURED

A large illicit still was captured by Officers Curran and Williams We'd -nesday afternoon within about mile of the city The still was found near Muscoda and was of 100-gallon ca pacity. The officers state that it had been in operation for a long time and showed evidences of recent operations. About 100 gallons of beer mash was destroyed with the still. No arrests were made in connection with the find ing of the still.
 Sam Lindsey was painfully hurt Wednesday afternoon by being struck over the head with the butt end or a revolver in the hands of Lon Tyler when the two men quarreled in the yards at the Central Lumber company. The weapon with which Lindsey was injured belonged to him, and it is said was taken from him by Tyler, who ,n- flcted the wounds in defending him self Lindsey was arrested by Officers Lige Ross and c. c. Williams and was taken to the Elizabeth Duncan h ls- pital. where it was necessary to take 16 stitches on his face and head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
ROBERTS SCHOOL ANNEX

The annex to the Roberts school planned by the board of education to be built before the beginning of school will be delayed on account of insnf- ficient funds being available at pres- ent to make the improvement. How ever, the annex will be provided for in the bond issue that will be res quested of the city council at theh next meeting Tuesday evening.
 M. J. Brooks, president of the board of education. states that so confident are the members of the board taat the bond issue will carry that all ar engagements will be made for the im- provement of the school in the next few weeks, provided the city council consents to call the election It is planned to build two rooms on the ground floor at the rear of the Rob erts school building, (which. as esti- mated by the architest, will cost about O,OOo. It Is certain that the improve - ment win be made this fall. but de- lay will be made pending the decision of the council on the bond issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
WATCH THE COLOR
 OF YOUR SKIN
Yellow Means You Need Calo- tabs, the De-Nauseated Calo- mel Tablet That Is Purified From the Nauseating and Unpleasant Effects.

Feel mean. look yellow? Your liver is out of fix! The poisonous bile is be- a good dose of calomel for it is the only thing that will do the. work.
 Why not try Calotabs, the new and -iightful to take as it is beneficial in cleansing the liver and purifying the valuable medicinal qualities of calom eI but are freed from the unpleasant and dangerous effects. One tablet at bed all No taste. no griping. no nausea. no salts You wake up in the morning feeling fine. with clean liver and a hearty appetite. Eat what you please no danger.
 Calotabs are sold only in original Th 5 cipa n ths for biliousness, indigestion and constipa- tion. So fine that your druggist is authorized to refund the price as a guarantee that you will be thoroughly delighted with Calntabs Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
Grand Jury Returns 34 Indictments in
 a Partial Report

Returning 94 indictments the Jefferson county grand jury made a partial re- port to Judge Harrington r. Heflin of the criminal division of the circuit court yesterday. Another report is expected to be made some time today by the grand jury.
 Several local coal men were called be- fore the grand jury yesterday, but just what. if anything, in reference to the alleged combine of coal operators in the Birmingham district was told was a mat ter of speculation about the courthouse. Only a small number of witnesses were in the corridor before the grand jury room yesterday.
 It is stated unofficially that several witnesses have been called for today and it may be probable that the alleged coal combine will be investigated fur ther.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
NEW RECORD MADE
 BY WILKES BREWER
Symbol Baron Drops Dead While Walking Out on
 Race Track

Columbus, O., July 30.-Wilkes Brewer, winner of the unfinished 2:o6 trot of yes terday, took a new worlds record tooay in winning the sixth heat of this event in POS IA. It was the fastest sixth heat ever trotted. lowering the record os 2;O6 s-4, made at TolSdo last year by Eperanza.
 Royal Mac was no match for his rival, tiring badly the last few hundred feet of the race.
 Ante Guy making her first start of the year, won the 2:04 trot in straight heats from Binland, who was driven by Geers. in the absence of Frank Hedrick who is still suffering from inquiries received at Toledo
 The pacer Symbol Baron, 2:06 l-4, owned by Chauncey Sears of Fall River, Mass, dropped dead this morning while Dick McMahon was working him on the track. Summaries: 2:06 class, trotting, the Nell House, in heats, purse $S,o00 6 hats raced Tuesday,:
 Wilkes Brewer, Chairman by
 Nutwoo Wilkes (Valentine).. l Royal Mac b. g., by Royal Me-
 Kinney (Murphy) .............. l The Fodder, b. h., by Kentucky
 Todd tStinson) ...-.............. l Busys Lassie, Peter June Prince Loree also started Time 2:0S; 2:07 1-4; 2:03 1-4; 2:e6 1-4; 2:09; 2:05 1-4.
 2:04 class, trotting, heats, purse s1,oOo: Ante Guy, b. m. by Guy Axworthy Ante Guy, b. mshrdshrdsherdtaosh (Murphy) .............-.............- l l Binland. ss5llk h., by Hinjolla (Geersl 2 Esperanza b. m., by Carolkin (Mc-
 Mahon) ,...........-.............. . Time, 2:09 1-2; 2:04 3-4; 204 3-4
 POS class, pacing, 3 in heats, pursc $i,0oO:
 Roy Grafton, b. g., by Grafton Royal
 hinberg) ............................ 1 l Alexander the Great, b. h., by Cadu-
 ceus the Great (Whitehead) ........ Box R., b. g., by Box Elder, Jr.
 tMartn and Whitney, ............,... 3 Boro E., Dropwood, Betty Blacklock. Peter Elliott, Omonde and Lady Fuller also started Time 2:O5 1-4 2:o7 l-4; 2:o4 1-4 POS class trotting, ''The Southern Hotel in , heats, purse s3,0o0:
 Magnolia, oh. h., by Alerton tCoxl.. Allie Lou. b. m, by Kinney Lou
 tWard) .............,.........,.... Petrox. oh. m, by Peter the Great
 tMurphy) ....,,-...-.-....-.......... Don de Lopaz, Brescia, Harrods Creek, Lord Stout, The Cossack, Red Bon ana Del Jolla also started. Time, 2:06 IA: 2:06 1-4, 2;05 IA
 2:13 class, pacing, 3 in 5. purse $1,00o: Jack Keith, blk. h. by Directman
 Medium (valentine) ............. 5 Lady Wreath, oh. m, by Bay
 Wreath (ErslSine) ....-........... l Sally, b. m., by Johnson Boy
 (Sturgeon) ........................ ] ro. Miss Eagle Gray Hal Grafton Regenet also started. Time POS S-4; POT 1.4; POT 1-4; 2:11 1-4; 2:l5 1-4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31

got two hits, totaling three bases; scored two runs, stole second once and third twice and made spectacular catch in critical moment
 Al Ellis looks like a different man now that his injury has almost recov- cred. Al swings on 'em like the ham mer man" of old.
 With Crews and Coffindaffer on the mound today, we should at least get an even break in the twin bill Lucy Hair ston will make his debut behind the bat in one of the games
 Atlanta fans have gone raving crazy over their Crackers. Cholly's team has won 1S of their last 16 games and this morning are nestling in second place, just ahead of the Travellers. We don't care who wins the pennant just so it isn't New Orleans.
 The Mobile Bears helped our chances for the first division materially by drop ping both ends of double header yes- terday afternoon.
 New Orleans seems to have gotten over the habit of taking both games of the home double headers. Young Roberts of the Pelcans is to our mind one Of the most promising pitchers in the circuit
 Tn Distell, Grimm. Brottem, Robinson and Karr Little Rock have five players that will probably outshine any similar number that can be found on one South ern league team.
 Pierre the Little Rock utility man. played in the T. c. l. league as eaten . CT As right fielder he looks to be the best catcher in the league
 The Memphis Chicks are back with us toronrrOw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
$50,000 ASKED FOR
 DEATH OF CHILD
Damage Suits Totaling $S5,00 Filed
 in Civil Court Yesterday

Among the suits filed in the civil di- vision of the circuit court yesterday was one by L. c. Kirkpatrick against Lee C. Bradley. as receiver of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for &O,000 damages for the alleged death of l.. c. Kirkpatrick, Jr., age 2, who was instantly killed by a Underwater street car near Seventh Street park July 26. Other suits entered are:
 Sam Wilson vs. Lee c. Bradley, as re- ceiver of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, for $5000, alleging injuries were received while being car ried as passenger onithe Rosedale car line July 26.
 Joseph Boohacker vs George Narhar, for s1O,00o, claiming assault and battery was committed against the plaintiff.
 Carrie May Underwood vs. Lee C. Brad ley, as receiver of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company. for 5000, claiming she was injured while a passen- ger on the Rosedale car line July 26.
 R. P. Endsley vs. Lee c. Bradley, as re- ceiver of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, for S100O0, alleging injuries were received while passenger of the company April 6.
 A. A Williams vs. Newell Auto and Machinery company, for $500. claiming amount due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
Watch the Little Pimples; 7 They Are Natures Warning

When these symptoms appear on any part of the body, take prompt steps to rid tho blood of these disorders. And the one rem edy which has no equal cleanser is s. s. S.. the purely vegetable blood msdi- cine. which has been the market for more than fifty years. It is sold by drus- gists everywhere.
 If you are afflicted with any form of skin disease. do not expect to be cured by lotions. ointments. salves and other local remedies. as they not possibly reach the source of the trouble. which is in ths blood. Begin taking s. S. s. today, and write a complete history of your ease to our chief medical adviser. who will give you special instructions without charge. Write at once to Swift Specific Co. ECO Swift
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
Reds Take Great Game

Cincinnati, July 30.--Cincinnati won a hard hitting and loosely played game from Boston today, ' to 6. Ruether succumbed to the extreme heat aftet pitching six innings and was relieved by Sallee McQuillan was knocked out of the box in the third inning, Cheney finishing for Boston, forcing over the winning run in the ninth with a base on balls after Reds had filled the bases on three hits. The score:
 R. H. E. Boston 300 0o1 200-6 9 ? Cincinnati .. 021 200 011- 12 ? Batteries-McQuillen Cheney and Gowdy; Ruether. Sallee and Wingo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
GREEK LETTER FRATERNITY

A meeting was held recently In the office of Dr. J. S, Winters for the pur- pose of organizing a Greek letter fra ternitv association, and plans were formulated for a permanent Pan-Hei- lenic society The meeting was pre- sided over by pr. J. S. Winters, who was elected president of the associa- tion A meeting has been called for Friday evening at s o'clock in tIc circuit courtroom in the Realty build ing, and the president requests all Greek letter men of national frater- mites to attend The organization lis arousing much interest among the col lege fraternity men of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
PERSONALS

Miss Annie D. Haley is visiting rela- tives in Montgomery.
 Mrs J. c. Halfacre and little daugh- ter, Mary Elinor, are spending their vacation in Springville. where they are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Brooks
 Major and Mrs. J. W. Parkes of Pine Bluff, Ark, have returned to their home after a visit to their relatives in the city.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Mcclure and sons. Robert and Edward, are spending thci- vacation with relatives in Albany.
 Miss Mary Hunter of Roanoke is the guest of Miss Lillian Malone
 Miss Kathryn Maddox is spending q few weeks at Meridian. Miss, as the house guest of Miss Christine Hunni- cutt.
 Miss Olive White of Livingston is visiting Miss Mary Everett at her home on Fifth avenue.
 Bernard Gregory joined party Of friends at Camp Hill. where they will spend some time camping.
 Miss Bessie Kennedy is the guest of relatives at Camp Hill.
 Miss Elizabeth Grove has resigned her position with Morton Hardware company to take effect Thursday and will be succeeded by Charles Lacey.
 Dr. William Waldrop.. Newman Hucy. Dr. R. P. MoTyeire and H. H. Wal drop will leave Thursday for a motor trip to South Alabama and points in Florida.
 Misses Bessie and Leah Schwabacher will leave Thursday for two weeks stay at Wrightsville beach, Mrs J w. Estes is the guest of relatives in Amory. Miss.
 Miss Louise Donnelly, who has been spending some time at R.llinssley. will arrive at home Thursday
 Mrs. D. c. Apperson is the guest of relatives at Maplesville. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-31
NEWS OF ENSLEY

A pretty wedding was solemnized at the First Presbyterian church last evening when Miss Maude Driggers became the bride of Mr C. c. Giles of Atlanta.
 Preceding the ceremony John Anderson sang At Dawning'' (Cadman), and the nuptial march was played by Mrs T. De- witt Truss. who used Lohengrins "Bri. dal Chorus"
 Pink and white was the color scheme chosen by the bride and the maids were attired in the white dresses over pink.
 Miss Pauline Echols wore georgette with white hat and carried cascade bouquet of sweet peas, and Miss Virginia Hay wore white organdy with white hat and carried the cascade shower of pink and white sweet peas.
 Miss Lucille Perry. the maid of honor, was gowned in white embroidered geor- sette with white hat with which she carried pink roses. and Mrs. Dehr, the matron was similarly attired.
 The little ring bearer Edward Hoer- ing, wore a white satin suit and car ried the ring in a white lily, while the dainty little flower girl. Ellnor Russell. wore a fairy like dress of lace and or gandy with ribbons of pink.
 The bride was given in marriage by her mother, Mrs William Kaiser. Mrs. Kaiser wore a becoming gown of gray georgette with a corsage of pink roses and the bridal gown was white geor> sette and tulle over satin with a white taffeta hat. Her bridal bouquet was brides roses showered with valley lilies
 They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, F. K Evans Of Birmingham. The ring ceremony was said by Rev. c. B. Tomb, pastor of the church.
 The groomsmen were Dewey Anderson and William Mitchell and the ushers Harold Mendenhal and l.. L. Dale.
 Following the ceremony an informal re- ception was held at the home of the brides mother.
 MT. and Mrs. Giles left for points in the Carolinas after which they will be at home in Atlanta.
 The many Ensley people by whom Miss Nellie Rumble is so pleasantly remem- bered will be interested in her recen. marriage to Nr. Thomas Neal Barton. the wedding having been an event of July "A, at Wheeling. W. Va After Sep- tember MT. and Mrs Barton will be at home at 109 Park avenue Echo Point w. Va.
 Mrs. c. A. Birk has received a cable gram from her daughter, Miss Minnie A. Birk, telling of her early departure from Brest, France Miss Birl<, who is a Red Cross nurse, was a member of the hos pital train corps.
 The Win One class of the Shadyside Methodist church will entertain at the home of Mrs William Stapg at X n clock Friday evening.
 Miss Grace Hillhouse is visiting rela- tives in Indiana.
 Miss Claude Moey of Cuthbert, Ga, will arrive this week to be the guest of Mrs. c. A. Birk.