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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25

sublime best. X catcher with bra.ns can direct team splendidly because he is the only man on the clUo who has the whole field in front of him,
 Whenever one recalls great teaEe of the past or present the name of some star catcher is always associated with them. No one can think of .ae Cubs in the days of their greatest glory without recalling Johnny Kling and Jimmy Archer. The parts they played are those which live ever in memory.
 George Gibson. one of the wonder backstops of his dav-and to the vete- ran goes a great portion of the credit for the three Pirate pennants. When Ira Thomas. Mike Thomas and Ossie Schreokengost Athletic catchers of the bygone days, were at their best. the Athletaes were winning pennants. When those three men passed from major league view Mack secured Wal lie Schang-and Connie continued to win pennants
 Chief Meyers once ranked as a great backstop-and while he held that po- sition the Giants were dominating the National league In the earlier days it was Frank Bowerman and Roger Bres- nahan who were the Giant mainstays. The brilliant work of Hank" Gowdy helped the Braves to win a world championship in 1914 And it was Bili killefer who was the man behind' in the successful fight of the 1915 Phil. lies. Bill finally was passed along .G Chica go-and the Cubs in Bi1l's first year as backstop. fought In world s series contest
 To what man of the successful 1917 White Sox was given the greatest cre1- it? Righto! It was Ray Schalki And Ray was a catcher. Schang's work behind the bat for the 1918 Red Sox is conceded by many to have been the deciding factor in the American league race of a season ago.
 Delve all through the records and you will find that the team with the great backstop is team ever danger IS as a rival--and usually success fui.
 And so it seems that John McGraw-, in building team which he hopes will win the 1919 bunting, made a master stroke in securing the best looking backstop the minors have pro. duced in nearly a decade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
NEWS 0F ENSLEY

Mrs J. c. Bryant was hostess to the Ensey Bridge club yesterday afternoon. The games were played at three tables, Mrs M A. Heide winning the first prize and Mrs. S. s. Heide the second prize, both prizes being silver picture frames. At the conclusion of the series the hos. tess, served a salad course. The guests were Mrs. M. A. Heide. Mrs. Mcqueen Morrison and Mrs. Adams.
 The personnel of this club includes: Mrs. j. c. Barrett, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell, Mrs. S. $. Heide, Mrs Sam Wynne, Mrs. Charles Trump Owens, Mrs. William Will cox Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. George C. Norris, Mrs. Carrie Turner, Mrs. Jack Thomas, Mrs w.. s. Shehee, Mrs. J. G. Adams, Mrs. George Byrum, Mrs. F. B. Harrell, Mrs J. C. Bryant
 George E. Boyd, Jr., son of Rev. and Mrs George F.. Boyd of Ensley High lands, who has been with the quarter master department at San Antonio, Tex. is en route to Camp Greenleaf, Chat tanooga, where he will be mustered out of service Mir Boyd is expected home during the coming week.
 Friends of MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Hicks, formerly of Fairfield. but now of Gads- den, will regret to learn of the illness of their young son, Bobby. at the South Highland infirmary.
 Mrs P B. Harrell has been called to Selma by the serious illness of her brother.
 Miss Alef Yam of Pratt City has re- turned from a visit to Prattville and Montgomery. During her stay in Mont gomery she attended the inaugural ex- ercises of Governor Kilby.
 Judge Lowery imposed a fine of s15 and costs on Tony Vallenza of Thomas yesterday morning for selling whisky in Coca Cola bottles to men employed at the Thomas furnaces. quart Of corn whisky and some alcohol with cake caloring was taken from his home. Compllmenting her sister from Chatta- nooga, Mrs. J. T. Lowery will receive at her home on Jefferson avenue this after noon from 3:3O to o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus, Miss, January 24.-(Spe- Ohio railroad jumped the track near Billups Gate, about 10 miles west of Columbus, yesterday morning and sev- eral cars were derailed. The track was considerably torn up and traffic was delayed seevral hours. but no one was hurt as a result of the accident.
 Two candidates, Messrs. T. J. Locke and A. B. Lawrence, have officially an nounced their intention of seeking the place as councilman from the First ward made vacant by the recent death of Hon. B. A. Weaver. Both gentlemen are connected with the Columbus Ma. tional bank. of which the late Mir Weaver was president, Mir Lawrence being paying teller and MT. Locke be- ing a member of the board of directors Friends of V. B. Ines, business mana ger of the Columbus Dispatch, are en- deavoring to persuade him to enter the race, but he has as yet reached no defi. mite decision in the matter.
 Several gentlemen have announced their intention to run for various dis trict and county offices during the past few days, among the number being the following; For justice of the peace in District ?. which includes Columbus C. NJ Reeves, J. A. Hudson, l.. L. Willie ford; for constable in the same district J. T. Robertson, w. H. Foreman; for supervisor in the First district which includes Caledonia. a prosperous town in the northeastern section of the county. Z P. Boolsby.
 Spanish influenza is still epidemic in several sections of Lowndes county and on yesterday claimed two victims at Crawford, prosperous town about 20 miles southeast of Columbus, F. f. Carr and Frank Erwin having sue cumbed to the malady. Both were mem- bers of prominent families, MT. Erwin, who was 31 years old. having been 2 son of Capt. A. J. Erwin, who for many years was a member of the Mssis- sippi legislature. and brother of Wade Erwin, cashier of the Bank of Craw- ford. MT. Carr was 28 years old and was farmer. Neither one of the gen tlemen was married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
WILFUL MURDER IS
 VERDICT AGAINST Y COL. RUTHERFORD
By Associated Prsss

London, January A.-A coroners jur, today brought fin verdict of wilful mur- der against Lieut.. Col. Norman Cecil Rutherford of the medical corps of the British army, in connection with the death of Maj. Niles Charles Seton, ~nu was shot and killed January 13
 The coroner read extracts from let ters written by Mrs. Rutherford to her husband, stating that she wanted him to gain freedom and woudl not place any obstacle in the way of a divorce.
 Major Seton was killed at the residence of his cousin M. C. Seton, secretary of the judicial department of the Indian office. The shooting caused a sensation in British military circles, Major Seton formerly was in the British army medi- cal service
 Colonel Rutherford at the time of the shooting was commissioner of medical service order in 1917 while serving with the British forces in France. Mrs. Ruth erford is Alice Maud Mary, agdaughter Of Sir James Roberts The Rutherords have six children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
49 American Officers
 Authorized to Wear Italian Service Ribbon
2 By Associated Press


 Washington, January 24-Forty-eight officers of the American air service and one of the medical reserve corps who served in Italy have been authorized by the Italian minister of war to wear the Italian service ribbon, the war depart ment was informed today. The officers have returned to the United States and their official certificates from the Italian government have been sent to the division of military aeronautics for distribution.
 The officers decorated include Capt. Oliver B. Kiel (Marine reserve corps); To address.
 Lieutenants George o. Wright. Fort Valley, Ga; Thomas J. Mitche Cno ad- dress; Horace s. Stevens (no address); John A. Posy (no address,; Lawrence D.. Messner (no address,; Lawrence J. Jo- seph, Galveston, Tex; John W. Canon (no address) Samuel s. Robinson tno ad- dress); Thomas F. Fielder, Spartanburg. S. C.; Lester B. Cogwill (no address) John N. Devoe (no address,; Frank c. Cox (no address)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
ONEONTA

Oneonta. January 24.-(Special) Since January 1 the undertaken at On- eonta has sent out 34 caskets, s3 of these were for influenza victims A number of cases are reported in the county and several cases are in On- eonta. ss
 Mir V. Lowers, who for several years was superintendent of Champion ore mines, near Oneonta. but recently moved from Champion to Ketona by the T. C. l. company, died yesterday in Birmingham from pneumonia resulting from an attack of influenza, and will be brought to Oneonta today for burial He was a member of Oneonta lodge A. F. & A. NJ, and will be buried by the Masons. His wife is also reported dan gerously i'll with pneumonia.
 Rev R. V. Locke has Seen called to the passionate of Oneonta Baptist church. He comes from the Birmfng- ham association and has moved with his family into the Baptist parsonage where number of the members of his church gathered Friday night and gave them a warm welcome in the way of a "providing.r filling their pantry with good things to eat.
 The new sheriff and county commits sioners were inducted into office Mon day releasing a republican sheriff and two republican commissioners. All of the Blount county officials now are democrats.
 The Blount county circuit court ad- journed last Saturday, but the grand jury is still in session. sa4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
What Is Rheumatism?
 Why Suffer From It?

blood. where tho poison turks. and which is not affected by calves and ointments. It Is important that you rid yourself of this terrible disease be- fore 1t goes too far. S. S. S. is the blood purifier that has Hood the test of time, having been in constant use for more than 50 years. It will do for you what it has done for thousan nds of others. drive the rheumatic poisons out of your blood. making it pure and strong and enabling 1t to make you well. s. 8. 8. is guaranteed. purely veg etable. it will do tho work and not harm the most delicate stomach.
 Write the physician of this company and let him advise with you. Advice is furnished without charge Address Swift Specific Company. 43S Swift Lab. oratory. Atlanta. ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
SULLIGENT

Suligent. January 24. - Specliay. ) Frank Ogden, senior member of the firm F. ogden and brother. died at his homo in Sulligent. on January g, in his 18th year, from pneumonia, following influ- erza.
 He was an active church member. and member of the order Mystic Shrine. and in the quiet little town cemetery all that is mortal of Frank Ogden was inferred with the honors of the order of Masons, from the Methodist church at o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
Sufferers Should Realiz That It Is a Blood Infection and Can Be Permanently
 as Relieved

Rheumatism means that the blood has become saturated with uric acid poison.
 It does not require medical advice to pendent upon pure blood. When the muscles and joints become sore and drawn with rheumatism. it is not . wise thing to take little salve and by rub ping 1t on the sore spot. expect to get rid of your rheumatics. You must go deeper than that. down deep into the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
KILLED JN ACTION
NEWS OF BESSEMER
PHONE BEssEMER e12-J

Bessemer. January 24. - (Specialo An organized movement on the part of the merchants of the city to protest
 against the license schedule adopted by
 the city council for the present year
 has been formed, and committees ean- vassed the business section today for signatures to a petition to be presented
 to the council at the adjourned me eting
 next Tuesday evening. The petition will be presented by Gardner F. Goodwin,
 attorney for the merchants, and an oo- iection will be made at the same time to the signing of an affidavit attached to the license schedule, which requires the business men to make an itemized statement of their income for the past year.
 Individual objections have been made before the council at every meeting since the adoption of the schedule, but the gen. eral dissatisfaction of the business men
 over the alleged excessive raise in li' censes for 1919 has resulted in the con certed action being taken by them. 1t is stated that in case the council re- fuses to revise the schedule and to detach the income affidavit, the matter will be tested by the courts.
 Matilda Hutchens, negro. was shot and killed at her home at Readers Thursday evening by her daughter Fife L. Ward. Officers were notified and the Ward
 woman was placed under arrest. The police state that the woman claims that the shooting was accidental, saying that
 she was playing with the pistol when it was discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
ALABAMA CASUALTIES

Efurd, Robert E., Dothan. died of disease. Posey. John w, Dothan. missing in action. Duncan, Claud F. (marine corps), 115z Jefferson avenue, Birmingham, died of wounds received in action. Mathis. William W, Miilport, missing in action, previously reported wound ed in action. Childers, Felton, Hodges, killed in ac- tion, previously reported missing in action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
PHILLIPS TO TRAIN
 AT CHARLOTTE, N. C.
By Associatea Press

Charlotte, N. C., January 24.--Selec- tion of Charlotte for the spring train ing grounds of the Philadelphia Ma tional baseball team was announced here tonight by Jack Coombs, manager of the club. The Phillies are sched- uled tt arrive here March 20 and to remain here 20 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
SECTION ONE

Washington, January 24.-The following casualties are reported by the comma nd ing general of the American expedition ary forces:
 Wounded severely ........................ 36 Missing in action .......................r-e .r-el
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
PASSPORTS ID BE
 ISSUED SOCIALISTS Action Merely Delayed Pend ing More Information
 Delegate Asserts
ey Associated rrss,

New York January 24-The state de- partment which has withheld passports sought by Alderman Alsernou Lee and James O'Neal of New York and John NJ. Work of Chicago. delegates to the in- ternationalist socialist conference in Switzerland. will issue the credentials as soon as it has definite information that the eonclave is to be held. according to statement here today by Mir. Lee, quoting a telegram from Representa-. tive Meyer London at Washington.
 Citing Mr. London's call at the state department last Wednesday, when he was definitely told that the socialists passports have been refused.' Alderman Lee said that the representatives. since then, has had an interview with Acting Secretary Polk. ''who assured him that the information given him Wednesday was incorrect
 MT. London understands from Mir. Polks's latest statement" Mir. Lee coutin- ued. that there is no disposition to re- fuse passports to delegates of the socialist party, but that definite action on our ap-s plcations is being delayed pending the effort by the state department to get definite information to whether the contemplated international conference will actually take place."
 Mir Lee declared he saw no reason to doubt that the conference would be held as soon as delegates of the various countries could get together tE.
 
 Daily luncheons either a la carte or ta- ble d'hote (75 cents a plate) are being enjoyed by large crowds at the Tutwiler The Sunday evening table dhote dinners. also a la carte, are proving very enjoy -Il1 Syrk, lr,xr ftArt rhf.l 6 at the tea dansants, which are held' on the mezzanine from f to 6 o'clock, 75 cents admission. The Tutwiler orchestra discourses beautiful music.--Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25

after which MT. and Ms. Holman mo- tored to Birmingham, where they will reside.
 Mrs. s. P. Moore, the state worker for Alabama and Tennessee, will speak at the Christian church in the city Sunday morning at Il o'clock. All members are urged to attend the service.
 The Rev J. H. Chapman of Howard college will fill the pulpit at the First Baptist church at both services Sun day.
 Miss Mary Everitt has completed the business course at Breneau college and will return Friday evening to her home on Fifth avenue.
 Miss Josie Belle Hawkins is the guest of Miss Katherine Baty for the week end.
 F. l.. Huey is in Montgomery on busi- ness.
 Miss Bessie Bouchelle of Boligee is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Ben c. Perry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
Day's Casualty List

Watson. Private Willard C., Beacon, Tenn.
 DIED OF DISEASE Diggs. Wagoner Wallace. Winterville, Miss.
 PRIVATES. Dunnivant. Robert H., Elkton, Tenn. Hunter, Charlie J., Early, Ga.
 MISSING IN ACTION
 PRIVATES. Horton, James, Crawfordville, Ga. Huff James, Cleola, Ga. Phillips, William G., Royston. Ga. Pruett. Ernest G., Grayson, Ga. Simmons, Jesse M, Eatonton, Ga. Simmons, Steven, Bridgeboro, Ga. MARINE CORPS CASUALTIES The following casualties are reported by. the commanding general of the Ameri- can expeditionary forces. Killed in action .......................... 3 Died of wounds received in action...,.. : Died of disease ......,.................... } Wounded in action. degree undeter- mlheu ............'.'--.'.... .'''.--.s''.... f- Wounded in action, slightly ........... l Missing in action .................,...... 1 n14o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
DIED FROM WOUNDS RECEICED
 IN ACTION

-1oldl ..-s-....s.....ss.. ...'-ss..-' 2" DIED FROM WOUNDS RECEICED
 IN ACTION Austin, Corporal Robert E., Bogota, Tenn. Walker, Private sammy R., Alexandria. Tenn. SICK IN HOSPITAL, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING Mckinney. Corporal Lex P, Memphis, Tenn.
 PRESENT FOR DUTY, PREVIOUS LY REPORTED MISSING Wharton, Private Frank w., Murfrees- boro, Tenn.
 The following cabled corrections are issued as an appendix to the regular casualty lists at the request of the sev eTal press associations DIED OF DISEASE, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION Howell, Private Guy. Chapel Hill Tenn. WOUNDED IN ACTION, DEGREE UNDETERMINED, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION Hood, Private John H., E.llenwood, Ga. RETURNED TO DUTY, PREVIOUS LY REPORTED MISSING IN AC- Ingram, Private Crockett, Hampton. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25

Joseph c. Halman and Miss Marie Mae
 Bergman of Birmingham were married
 at the residence of the Rev. l. F. Swal-
 low Thursday evening at o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Swai- low in the presence of only few friends,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
WooDMEN OF THE WORLD

JOSepH W. iChCllS, tHS iCtiilHS SouiiSSi commander of Bessemer camp, No Sl, Woodmen of the World, was presented with a handsome gold watch Thursday evening at the meeting of the members at their hall on Third avenue. The pres- entation was made By George w. Jones, the present counsel commander, in behalf of the members of the lodge as a recog- hilton of the capable leadership of Com mander Pickens during the year 1918. The following inscription was on the watch s"Camp S1, W. O. w, Joseph w. Pickens. P. c. C."
 Miss s. E. Hayes entertained a party of friends at her home on Fifth avenue Thursday evening, complimenting Miss Mary Hunter of Roanoke, the guest Of Miss Lillian Malone. The evening was spent in dancing, and a salad course and sandwiches were served during the eve ming. Those in attendance were as fol- lows: Misses Mary Hunter, Lillian Ma lone. Nellie Adams, Willie Lee Smith, Lena Hatcher Eula and Vernon Hayes; Messrs Ronaldson, Anthony Bell, Her bert Byars, Robert Lee, Karl Bradley, M. A. Crane and Dewey Mccullough.
 Miss Katherine Baty entertained the girl scouts at her home on Dartmouth avenue Friday afternoon. Decorations or ferns and cut flowers made the house attractive and she was assisted in receiv- ing her guests by her mother, Mrs. w.. c. Baty, and Miss Josie Belle Hawkins. Games of rock and forty-two were played during the afternoon. and the guests were entertained by musical programme by Miss Marion Jeffries. A salad course was served at the conclusion of the game to the following girls: Misses Mary Mil dred Woodrow, Eileen Smith, Josie belle Hawkins, Bernice Grey. Mageie Johnston, Caroline Moore, Zeda McTyeire, Bob Pen nington. Alice Ragsdale, Marjorie Weeks, Marie Griffith, Lilly Smith. Marion Jef- fries, Gage Morton. Margaret Leonard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
SMITH BAKER

The wedding of Mrs. Bessie Mae Smith and Mir " NJ. Baker was solemnized at the residence of the Rev. John Il. Will Hams on Second avenue, Thursday eve- ming at $40 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-25
Total ...........................
DIED FROM WOUNDS Clifton, Private Neal G., Westel, Tenn MISSING IN ACTION


 DIED FROM WOUNDS Clifton, Private Neal G.. Westel, Tenn.
 MISSING IN ACTION
 PRIvATES. Braxton, Metford, Wrghtsville, Ga Johns, Perry A., Corinth, Miss. Miller, William D.. Covington, Tenn Permenter, Otis G., Morton, Miss.
 SECTION TWO The following casualties are reported by the commanding general of the Ameri- can eXpeditionary forces: Killed in action ......................... s Died of wounds ........................... 8 Died from accident and other causes. 1o Died in aeroplane accident ............ 1 Died of disease .... ...<...................... 46 Missing in action ....................,.... % Iotai .................,......... loS
 KILLED JN ACTION
 PRIvATES Fairchfds, Henry, Brookhaven, Miss. Jonee, Searcy E., Fayetteville, Ga. Pc ,ues, Nick T, Jr., Winona, Miss.
 DIED, FROM WOUNDS Roa oh. Private Hergert B. Jackson, Tenn. DIED OF ACCIDENT AND OTHER CAUSES Parks, Wagoner Robert S., Knoxville Tenn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
EIGHT WHO PLEAD
GUILTY TO RAID
CHARGES FINED
Pearl Wilson, Paying $40O, Is
Sentenced the
Heaviest

Eight men and women arrested in
the recent Federal raid here were
fined total of S1,425 in Federal
court late yesterday. with Judge
Charles b. Wilmer presiding. The
largest of these fines was s4OO, paid
by Pearl Wilson.
Robert Long, Middletown, was
fined $500, as was Ella Burke;
Katie Smith was sentenced to pay
S25; Elsie Straley, $50; Annie An
derson, 5000; Dallas Harris, $50, and
Mary Nelson, 500.
Proceedings in a number of cases
were nolle pressed. Fifteen cases
await disposition. A plea of guilty
will be entered in each case.
The case of the Government VS..
Curtis L. Shaw, indicted on two
counts, was before the court for trial
this morning. Shaw, who lives in
Huntingdon and, it is said, runs a
curio shop there, is charged with
concealing postage stamps to the
value of SO and articles stolen from
the post office at Huntingdon.
Among the exhibits brought before
the court by Post Office Inspector
Guy l.. Moser was a German helmet,
an American helmet, gas mask and
lot of silverware.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-05-08
STALWART VETERANS
OF THE OLD EIGHTH
GET REAL WELCOME
40 GET HOME TOO
LATE FOR BIG
PARADE

Forty members of the Head
quarters Company of the One
Hundred and Twelfth Infantry
arrived home last night on an
express train from Philadelphia
about I o'clock, too late for the
parade and much disappointed
over this fact.
The men were held up to the
last minute. The payrolls had
not been completed in time to pay
off the men, supply them with
their discharge papers and to put
them through the complete pro-
cess of rehabilitation in time for
them to take passage on the spe-
cial train home.
As soon as the men received
their DISCHARGES they boarded
automobiles and raced at top
speed to the Broad Street station
in Philadelphia and boarded an
express train about to leave for
this city.