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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
BAN JOHNSON HAS
 INTEREST IN SOX

New York, september 11-Ban Johnson, president of the American league, admit ted today on the witness stand before Referee Gillespie that he was interested in the Boston American league club, while that club was owned from 1911 to 1911 by James McAleer and Robert McRoy. The latter, now deceased, was formerly John sons personal secretary.
 The testimony was given al a hearing before the trial of the New York club suit to retain him permanently from in terfering with the use of Pitcher Carl Mays, recently purchased from Boston.
 Johnson said that he had advanced the money which McRoy put into the Boston club in 1911. While NcAleer was on the world tour with the New York Giants and White Sox in 1914 the club was sold to Joseph J. Le min, when Johnson with drew his interests.
 McRoy returned to Johnsons office after the sale of the Boston club to Lan- min. but became ce-president and a stock holder of the Cleveland club, when that club was purchased by interests con- troJled by J. C. Dunn in 1915. McRoy held that office at the time of his death. John son testified here last week that he at tended stockholders meetings of the Cleveland club to represent, the McRoy
 interests. es ta-
 The fact that, Johnson has been inter ested i'll tie Boston club came up while
 Johnson was being questioned as to his alleged animosity against Harry Frazee, the present Boston owner, said to have been reflected in the case of Pitcher Mays.
 Johnson defended his right to commun- icate with Manager Barrow, rather than with President Frazee. on matters Of dis- ciplining ball players. Johnson said he did not suspend Mays immediately upon learning of his al legged insubordination because he was waiting to see what the Boston club
 would do in the matter. He said that ne suspended the player after he read newspaper account of his sale to the New 1 York club. He also defended his right to employ ulnpres in getting facts concern ing discipline on the field, and said ne was within his rights in requesting m pire Hildebrand to question Boston oai' players and ascertain all the facts Ill re gard to Mays leaving the field in the game played in Chicago on July 15. Referee Gillespie had not announced when he would arrive at a decision, put said his answer would be delivered to Justice Robert Wagner. of the New York supreme court who is hearing the Mays case.
 Colonels Ruppert and Huston. owners l of the New York club. and Harry trazee, 1 owner of the Boston club, declared after 1 the hearing that Johnsons disclosures proved their contentious that for years :. Johnson had the entire league under ms | domination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
INTERCOLLEGIATE
 ASSOCIATION WILL
 HOLD b|G MEETING
Important Question Con- corning College Athletics Will Be Discussed.
 Many Cases

sewanee, Tenn, September 11.-(Spec- ial)-Questions growing out of the war period and as effectng college athletics in the South the coming year will be dis cussed at d meeting October f, at the Piedmont Hotel, Atlanta, Ga. This will be a meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Inter- Collegiate Athletic association, called by the president the Rev Henry D. Phillips. chaplain of the University Of the south at Sewanee, Tenn
 Mr. Phillips says that it is reported that tnere are many matters about which there is some uncertainty. While during the regime Of the student army training camp, it has already been determined by the $. l. A. A. that athletic participation did not count as one of the four ath- letic Sseasons allowed a college student. still there are many complications when will have to be met in Individual cases
 Due to the fact that many men after the war are turning to educational in stitutons it frequently happens that they attended one institution, but did not participate in athletics and now atter the lapse of two or three years are de- sirous ot entering other nstHutlons'e
 Many have felt that the one-year res idence law required of men who nave attended another institution works a hardship n that so many StuueillS Wio did not formerly take part in athletics are now candidates for the first time TOT a varsity team.
 MT Phillips has notified faculty chair men of schools which are members oi the S | A. A. that all cases which re- qilire a special ruling must be presented at the conference october 1, or wait oVel until the annual meeting of the assoeia- ton sin Birmingham some tune during December All eligibility blanks of stu dents who are cEldidates forstite football teams es Southern eolleees ipust pe m the hands of the various district wee presidents hefcrs th date Any eases requiring decis oJs leHond the power or the dist'fct vice. residents will be place before the Heetius
 sdr Philips. who is SeWanee eoacn,. ls- garls the meeting as of vitaHinportanee 10 Southern colleges and especialiy-to the development of the inter-Coiieeiatt tt sports.
 -The members of the executive commie- tee are the president the Rev. Hnry p' Phillips. and the four district viee-pres- idents. Thomas Bragg -Aubuln pr Fran,. l.. Eainey Centre college, Dam vile. Ky.:.D. II. Henry, Clemson college s. C.; Douglas -nderson, Tulane univer- stv New orleans. La: Edward l Holmes, Barnesrille, Ga secretary O the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
RAIN HALTS RACES
 IN GRAND CIRCUIT
sy Associated Prcss

Syracuse, N. Y, September IA heavy rain prevented the carrying out of the Grand circuit programme here today. Nearly 1o.eo0 spectators waited in the grand stand from :00 unts shortly after 500 when d field of horses got way in the 2:07 pace which was won by Esther R. The 2:1S trot for amateur drivers was won in straight heats by Quo Sait, driven by Pierre Lorillard, of Tuxedo Park.
 The programme for tomorrow includes nine events: Summary:
 POT pace. three heat plan: Esthur R.. b. m., by Baronwood
 King Murphy) .................. l l Betty Blacklock, b. m.. by Black
 lock, (Walker), .................. Edward F., pr. h. Leese) .....-.. ;
 Belmont Peter Elliott Margaret liar grave also started.
 Time 2:071s; 2.07A 2:0SZ.
 2:1S trot, amateur drivers in for silver prize:
 Qui Sait, b. g., Qorillard) .......... l Bing Bang b. g., (Seegar ............ Anna Toddington, b. m., (Caton) , 5
 Nancy Lee Hanks. Burr also started.
 Time 2:15k; 2:17A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
SEPTEMBER Y ID BE CONSTITUTION
 DAY IN ALABAMA
Governor Issues PrOclama- tion Calling Upon People for General Observance
 of the Day
By WILLIAM L. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, September II (SpeciaD. In a proclamation issued on Thursday Governor Thomas E. Kilby called up- on the people of Alabama to observe Wednesday. September IT, as consti-
 tuition day He especially requests the
 teachers of the state 10 comm emorate
 the day with appropriate exercises. In
 part the proclamation follows:
 Whereas. September 17, will end the 132nd year since the close of the first constitutional convention in Philadel- phia, a convention assembled to estab- fish a form of government for the per petuation of liberties won by American
 revolutions; and
 Whereas. those fearless patriots Washington Franklin, Hamilton lief ferson, Madison, Jay and others of like
 character and attainments, after four months of patient endeavor, completed
 their labors and adopted the consti-
 tuition of the United States; and,
 Whereas, it is recognized by students of conditions in America that our peo- pie understand none too well the great principles embodied in the constitution of the United States for preserving our liberties; and,
 Whereas, it is we'll known that there are many misguided persons who do not understand the true purpose and intent of the constitution, and who by words and deed are seeking to obstruct the government in the exercising of it's proper functions, and are producing discontent and unrest by anarchistic and unpatriotic utterances; and, Whereas. the terrible war just ended has aroused our nation to the necessity of safe guarding those sacred princi- ples for which once more her sons have suffered and died
 Now. therefore. I Thomas E. Kilby, Governor of Alabama. do hereby pro claim and set aside Wednesday, Sep tember IT, 1919, as constitution day in Alabama and I call upon all patriotic citizens to honor and observe that day. especially appeal to the teachers in all our educational institutions. public and private. to commemorate that great event by some appropriate exercises, to the end that there may be further revival of patriotic American spirit and , that higher ideal of the duties and privileges of citizenship may stimulate and inspire our souls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
GADsDEN

Gadsden, September 11.-(SpeciaL)-A veritable barrage of political oratory will be laid down in the Seventh Ala. bama district prior to the special con- gressional election of September 90. when the unexpred term of the late Representative John l.. Burnett will be filled.
 To further the candidacy of Capt. L. B. Rainey. the democratic nominee, Rep resentatives Hefln, Oliver, Blackmon and Dent, of the Alabama congressional delegation, are coming to the district for several speeches, as will Judge w. w. Brandon, of Tuscaloosa, who made the race for governor last year, and for mer Representative Jesse Stallings of Birmingham.
 Representative Heflin has already made three speeches in the district and will return September 20 for nine other appointments. They are:
 September 20, GuntersviIle, Marshall county: September 9, Ashville, St. Clair county; September 23, Cullnan city, Cullman county; September "A, Sylvania DeKalb county; September 95 Geraldine DeKalk county; September 26 Key, Cherokee county; September 27, Centre Cherokee county; September g, Boaz Marshsyi county, at Il a.. n., and Gads- den, p. m.
 Representative Oliver will fill the fol- lowing appointments:
 September 24, Springville and PelI CYty both in St. Clair county, Il a. m. and D. m., respectively; September 25, Rag land and Odenviile, both in St Clair county, Il a. m and 3 p. m.. respect ively; September 26, Valley Head and Fort Payne, both in Dekalb county, IL a. m and D. m.; September 27, Coll linsville, DeKalb county, Il a. m. and Attalla, Etowah county, p. m
 Judge Brandon will speak at Cedar Bluff and Galesville, both in Cherokee county at Il a. m. and 300 D. m, respec- lively on September 23rd. He will spend the 24th and 18th in Blount county, filling engagements to be made by the county committee, and the 26th in Cullman county, speaking twice at appointments to be arranged.
 Representative Blackmon will make at least three appointments, yet to be an nounced.
 Representative Dent will speak at Gull man, September 27th and will probably fill one or two other appointments.
 Former Representative Stallings will speak at Centre, September 10th. and probab bly, at one or two other places later
 If the peace treatyfight in the senate is such that he can get away, Senator Underwood will also come to the Seventt for one or more speaking engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
APPLICATION CARDS NECESSARY IN SALE
 OF SERIES TICKETS

Cincinnati, September 11.-DirectOrs of the Cincinnati club announced today that no attention would be paid to re- quests coming in for reserved seats for the worlds series games, expected to be played here, unless they are made by regular application cards. which may he obtained at the Cincin- nati clubs offices.
 ''It will be a waste of time and eff fort" President August Hermann said. "tO make application in any other way. We simply cannot give cOnsid- eratiOn to the many thousands of re- quests that are being sent to HIS. The club Is trying to grant the desires of many of the baseball public as pOs- sible, hut there must he system In handling the requests. Everyone is welcome to call at our offices and ask for application card, but no appii- cation should he for more than four seats, nll orders to be for threc- game set of tickets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
MARTIAL LAW IN KEY WEST
By Associated Press


 Key West. Fla, September 11-Key West was put under virtual martial law late today when. by request of Mayor Cleare, b1uejackets went on duty in devastated districts, aiding po- licemen. The greater part of the day was spent in efforts to remove the debris from streets left by Tuesdays hurricane.
 Under the proclamation of the mayor all persons are requested to be off the streets at an early hour.
 Besides damage to naval property, inspection showed that the cigar fac- tories here sustained losses estimated at more than $1,000,000 and that they will be unable to resume operations for two to four weeks.
 The Cato Cigar company suffered about $75,000 damage when the roof of it's building was blown off and the factories flooded by the terrific rain that accompanied the hurricane. Thou sands of barrels of tobacco and vast stores of goods belonging to this con- cern were spoiled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Racing Association
 to Meet Saturday
nv ksaociated preSS

Lexington, Ky, September 1.-The state racing association will meet here Satur- day to discuss the size of purses to De offered on kentucky tracks this fall. The meeting was called by Former Senator Johnston w Camden, chairman of the commission. It is understood horsemen are dissatisfied in the reduction of the purses to be offered at the fall meeting al Latonia and Lexington. The reduction was am ,unced by Senator Camden in a statement recently issued at Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
HIKE FOR BOYS OF
 Y. M. c. A. TOMORROW
Several Hundred Expected to Go to
 Artesian Wells Near OxmoOr

Several hundreds members of the boys department of the Y. M. c. A. are anticipating with keenest interes. the hike to the artesian wells near Oxmoor tomorrow. The boys will leave from the association building at 9 o'clock, wiM hike to the vicinity of Oxmoor and will leave there in time to hike back by o'clock in the afternoon. They will be in charge of P. l.. Harrup secretary of the boys work of the as- sociation and will be accompanied by w. w. Abell, physical director Swim ming and many other sports will be features of the days pleasure and lemonade and other refreshments will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Powderly Nine Swamps
 'Ket0na Ball Players

Yesterday afternoon the Powderly players met and defeated the he'ona nine by a score of II to ,. A feature of the game was the hitting of Ezeil, who got two triples and slngle out of four times al bat. McAdory strucK out 10 men. Score k. Ii. E. Ketona .. 900 200 Oo0- } d Powderiy ..... 062 4o5 00x-11 12 ,
 Batteries--TruclSs. Blackburne ard Anderson; McAdory. Anscott and Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
BRITISH POLICY TO EVACUATE NORTHERN
 RUSSIA UNCHANGED
By Associated Press

London, September 11.-WinstOn Spencer Churchill, secretary for war, in . statement issued today. denied that there had been any change in the British policy to evncunte North Russia.
 Evacuation, however, has been retarded, owing to the necessity of bringing away many Russians, who were in danger of their lives. as well as women and children.
 MT. Churchill admitted that it would he impossible to effect a junction with Admiral kOlchak before winter. He denied that British troops were employed. or that the British government had accepted any responsibility in op- eratfOns against PetrOGrad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12

gulf coast since 1S44 overflowed a num- Der of the lowlying islands along the coast this afternoon, but beyond the washing away of bath houses at some of the beach resorts, and destruction of bits of paved roadway at the beaches, the damage was small. There was no high wind. In Tampa, the Hillsborough river rose above it's bank and inundated the lower portion of the city park. Part of the bay shore boulevard was under water for several hours.
 A strong wind blowing steadily out of the south and southwest for two days caused the unusual high tide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
DEATHS

Miss Fannie Parker-Aged 76. well known in Birmingham, died yester- day afternoon at 3:15 o'clock after short illness at the home of her sister, Mrs. James A. Going, 3211 Highland avenue. The home of Miss Parker was at Livingston, but sna lived a great part of the time in Birmingham with her sister, Mrs. Going. She was 16 years old at the time of her death. The body vii, be sent to Livingston at 6 o'clock this morning for interment by Johns. Mrs. Fannie $. OxfOrd-Aged 62 died yesterday afternoon at 80 o'clock at the residence. 1920 Jasper street She is survived by her husband, A. c. Oxford; daughter, Mrs. J. J. Rogers, and one brother F. D. Spiva. all of Birmingham. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
MUST ARM LONE HAND

or play a lone hand in world Affairs.
 MUST ARM LONE HAND
 If you're going to play a lone hand" said he. "the hand that you play must have a weapon in it. And the weapon must be all the young men of the country and the business of tae coun- try and the business >of the country must pay the piper"
 There was a spirit of unrest every where, he continued, and it was the province of the treaty to set up an iii- du strial democracy as well IS polici- cal democracy He continued that there were domestic questions to be settled in that conditions, because there couit be no industrial democracy as long as monopoles existed. He was interrupted by appauds when he added:
 And we have not yet finished with the monopolies.
 Citing the upileayal in Russia. the Prt sident asked if hts hearers had not seer evidences of the spread of the uu- l1est It was the dread" of every statesman in Europe, te continue1 l, and a propaganda was spreading 1t ill the United States.
 There are apostles of Lenine in our hidst," he said, .and it means to be an l apostle of darkness. Our business Is
  rich; no matter how poor, shau get control of the United States 1 The purification of political coadi- | tions never could ne sccomplishea until
 the treaty was accepted and peace es- l tablished Some D,en debating the | treaty, he added, seem to thnk there l was leisure" for It, but there should be no leisurely discussion of suct an l issue.
 Repeating declarations made iu his
 previous addresses, tpe Presden, said ! tha whole heart was in the provision
 forNdiscussion, and arbitration of in 1 ternational controve 'sies.
 You can't hate fellow you know, ?
 said Mr. Wilson T know some crooks 1 that I can't help liking l The league may not prevent all wars, | he said, but 10 per cent insurance against 1 it was better than none. DISCUSSES RADICLAISM 1 Saying he had heard ''radicalism' per vaded the west, MT. Wilson contnued There's only one way to beat radical ] isb, and that is to deprive it of food. l The only way to keep men from agitat- l ing is to control the grievance l He added as long there were things l that should be corrected he did not ask ] that men stop agitating. but requested "only that they agitate in orderly manner
 l Mir Wilson read from a naval appro- priation bill passed by Congress during the war requesting the President to try to secure an international court to settle international disputes on prizes and ac- complish disarmament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
45 REPORTED SAVED
By Associated Press

BY Nss0cFzttd FTtSS
 Havana, September 11.--A ships boat containing 45 persons was picked up today off the Florida coast, ac- cording to a wireless operator on board the steamer Dade County, which arrived here tonight from Progresso He reported having received a wire less message to this effect from the steamer Lake Ledaner, bound for New York. The name and nationality of the vessel from which the people came was not stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Howard Holds Her
 First Football Practice

Howard held her first football prac- tfce O. the season on the college campus yesterday. Coach Dillon states that every player made a good show ing. but of course was unable to make any accurate predictions as to who will play on the varsity nine. Light prac-
 ice will be held for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Binghamton to Leave
 International League
BY Associated Press

Binghampton, N. Y, September l1-An- nouncement was made today that at the end of the present session, Binghampton will retire from the International base ball league. It has not been decided whether it will enter the proposed New York state league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
WASHINGTON REPORT Rv Associafed press

Washington, September 1.-The tropical storm apparently is central in the gulf at latitude, 27, longitude SS degrees. Absence of reports to the weather bureau forbids definite 1oca- ton of it's center. but it is said 70 be fairly probable that it will strike the mainland first west of the Missis- sippi river. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
WILSON LAYS HIS PLEA FOR TREATY
 BEFORE MONTANA
 PEOPLE YESTERDAY
(Continued from Page one)

ernment, he asserted was direct one which should be borne with responsible ity.
 The President asserted that no one could kill government by killing those who conducted government. The Presi- dent was cheered during an automobile ride through principal streets, and at the station the presidential party walked down a flower-strewn path between ropes of evergreen held ur by 80 glittel girls in white.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12
Charles Garland Wins
 College Tennis Title
Bv Associated Pre,.

Haverford, Pa., September 11--Charles IS. (Chub> Garland, of Yale, won the in Intercollegiate tennis championship today by defeating Kirk Reid, of Cornell, on the courts of the Marion Cricket club, in five sets 4-6, 6-1. 6-2, PC, Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-12

would be impossipe; to get together again the elements necessary to make a new settlement. The United States either must take the treaty, he said, OF play a lone hand in world Affairs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-08
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the Herbal Tonic,
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