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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Baltimore Is Claiming Star Signed By Tigers

BALTIMORE April 25.-outfielder Harold Clark of Wake Forrest coll lege. North carolina) reported yes- terday to have boon signed by tho Detroit Americans. is claimed by tho Baltimore Intarnationals. Three months ago Cl.rk signed . contract to play with the Orioles aad accepted 1l25 advance money. Manager Jack Dunn said today. Tho case has been submitted to Secretary Farrell of the National association of Minor league clubs by telegraph. with request that he stra!ghten out the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SHORT PEGS

Artists say long distance dancing isn't art. It certainly isn't athletics Tn the athletic files most perform ances of endurance Zealots are kept apart from the regular records. The SG- mile marathon in which the nit ed States is belated trying to develop rew talent for next yead's Olympics. is long enough to test the endurance but short enough ta he feasible fo" normal runners The lo0-mile run. as an athletic event but as crazy exploit.
 Some of the endurance stunts of athletes are ehinning OH the bar. skipping the rope, lifting weights and punching the bag hundreds of thousands of times as the case may be without missing. Sam Johnson of New York. who calls himself the human locomotive has run from Boston to New York and from Al bany to New York but the distances are irregular and his achievements mean nothing to anyone but Sam Johnson. Al Carey, the old marathon runner, once legged 1t from Milwau- kee to Chicago. distance of 90-odd miles. got lost on the way, wandered about the country side in the dark of rainy night and finally finish ed in a very sad condition. He could have made the trip by train then for a dollar. There are many other mis- cellaneous notes of similar meaning less feats.
 The old please profess sionals were endurance men and they devised some cruel rules to try strength and make their races harder and more attractive to the box of flee. But that sort of thing has abated these many years.
 
 The only dance that finds it's way into the regular records is the ten- round no-decision polka made by Freddie Welsh and by Benny Lcon- ard in team with Johhny Dundee and Rocky Kansas. This is a very safe and conservative dance, however, and It were a very squeaminG per son indeed who would protest against 1t on the grounds of cruelty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Dry Toast Is Winner

EfHoM. April 3B.-(Dy Associated rr.ss,-Dry Tosst. Y Csessa out of 1000 pounds with s4trAs, run hero today. Anthony DeBethseht!d's Roman Fiddle was second and Mss A, Dendir'a Condcvar was third. Th!v. teen horses ran. The htttiRf wAs Fiddle 10 to 1, and Condover 100 to ll against.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Under The Apple Tree

LONDON. April 2S.-Ambnssador George Harvey. in behalf of the st. nrosented the Prince of wsles. cap. tain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. with . pieee Of tho appio tree near New York under whioh the first golf club in the United states was formed.
 The Prince declared tho seuven!r would bs d!ap!nyed permanently at tho Scotch club'A heAdquartern,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Sox File Answer

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. April D. Charges of conspiracy to "throw games" in the world series contest of 1919 to the Cincinnati National League are made against Oscar (Happy) Felsch and Charles (Swede) Riseerg. in answers filed In circuit court today h$ the Chicago Amerl- can League baseball club to the suits of the dism:ssed White Sox players.
 The club enters general denial to allegations made in the suit of Joe Jackson, former left fielder. who asks sl000o0 for alleged slander and an additional sum for back pay he claims is due.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Foley To Meet Greb

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. April 2e.- Manager Eddie Barnsback announced here today the completion of arrange ments for match between Harry Foley of this city and Harry Greb: former light heavyweight champion Of America. The match is to take place at Peoria on May II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Open Thursday
AMERICANS ENTER BRITISH TOURNEY

LONDON, April 25.-tBy Associated Press. All the members of the American golf team. which will de- fend the Walker cup at St. Andrews have been entered for the St. Georges cup competition to be played over the Royal St. George course al Sandwich May and 3, 1t was announced today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Troch q Double Champ

cHtCAA6, April ss,-FrAns A. rroeh. of Vancouver Wash, has an unusual distiEntlsn nt beiaa the amateur tran shooting champion In singles and doubles for the season of iDaa. 1t was announced at head quarters of the Amateur Tran shoot ing association Of America here to- dav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Homers Worth $l,0OO

NEW YORK. April 25.-Babe Ruth hos taken on an added incentive for busting" home runs during May. Each time he knocks four-bagger number of lawyers will dig up either from their friends or their own pockets S1.000 for the Salvation Army in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

succeed in getting their production policies well under way. it will not be easy for America to compete"
 Robert Amory of Boston was re- elected president of the association. Nathan Durfee of Fall River, Mass. was reelected senior vice president. and john skinner of East Hampton, Mass. was chosen for anwher term a junior vice president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Dixie Gunners Lead

PINEliCRsT, N C. April 25.-With the second 300 targets of the 1.50o target north and south team race disposed of today. the southern team led the uortherners with a score Of &79 to SIP. Good work by George B. Williams. former Florida champion. was the main factor in increasing the lead of the southern team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Worlds Tank Record

MANILA, April 25.-(By Associa- ted Press)-Teo Filo Ildefonso, a 20 year old Filipino. today swam the 220 yard breast stroke with 10 turns in tank, in two minutes and 56 seconds. This Is said to break the 1.,,rld racovd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

HOTELS AND TRAVEL
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30
FAMOUS WESTERN HOTEL
 PASSES INTO HISTORY

MINNEAPOLIS, March 30.-Pio- neers of the eos from the East and Northwest who remember the first hotel that was built across the river from the town of St. Anthony, which is now Minneapolis, in all probability have seen the last of the historic structure. The Nicollet hotel, this city's first hostelry, is to be razed to make way for the new Nicollet, a $3,5OO,OOO building.
 Woven into the industrial grOWths, social welfare and general expansion of Minneapolis, the Nicollet hotel in the early days was the stopping place of leaders in the Northwest and the nation. In it's now antiquated rooms there have slept Presidents Cleve- land, Mckinley and Roosevelt. Gen eral William T. Sherman and Gener- al John A. Logan, as well as a num- Der of other nationally known fig ures who have since passed away, were listed on the hotels register.
 Built in 1853, The Nicollet pros pered after ferry boats and a suspen- sion bridge made St. Anthony ac- cessible to the other side of the Mississippi, and the new town (Min- neapolis) arose from the small stores and bridge square next to the river. It was butt at an original cost of $3O,OOO by two Boston men. As the town grew, additions were built until the hotel reached it's pres ent size.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30
MANILA PRACTICES ECONOMY

MANILA, March 30.-FOr the first in many years the city of Manila started the new year with surplus of $16S,800 realized by a process of strict economy. During several years past there either has been deficit or an overdraft.
 The expenditures for 1922 amount ed to $3,560,O00, which was $200,000 less than in the previous year.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30
DREAMS OF SUNNY ISLES
 ENTICE MANY AMERICANS

HONOLULU, March 30.-The Unit ed States harbors a large number of citizens who would be kings, ac. cording to letters applying for roy al jobs which have found their way to Governor Wallace R. Harrington. They come as a result of an appar- ently widespread misconception of the South Seas.
 The applicants got busy after read ing a mainland newspaper article headed Rulers Wanted for Islands in South Seas" and the erroneous information that "details might be obtained from the American Consul at Honolulu" The deluge of letters that followed found their way in the absence of an American Consul at Honolulu, to the American governor of the American Territory of flaw ali.
 The newspaper article was part of a series entitled Life as It Really Is in the South Seas" The first ar ticle, according to information here, began with the question: "How would you like to be the ruler of South Sea Island?" Apparently the number of American citizens who crave to don royal paraphenalia in some far off palm lined, tropic island is legion. Tha in salesmen, farmers, university stu dents, oil men, cowboys, clerks and bankers. The position of king was described as not arduous, hours not long, and with continued series of "tall glasses of amber rum punch" always at the elbow of the monarch. The only disadvantage to the job was given as "the loneliness, which grows"
 One applicant wrote: Seeing re- gently in one of our Texas papers an article in regards to kings jobs in the South Sea Islands, would you kindly furnish me with the informa- tlOn in regards to King JOD III Salu islands? What part of the islands are men wanted, what experience is necessary, if transportation is furn- ished, what salary is paid, and under whom does the applicant work if awarded a position? Is it a U. s. Government position, or is it local concern? Any other information you can furnish will be appreciated"
 Another applicant states his quail fications in these words: My dear Consul: This story appeals to the writer, and if there is anything to it would be pleased to get in touch with the maker of kings. Have had lots of experience handling men and conducting business, and am sure I could learn how to make copra. If you know anything about this, put me next and the favor will be ap- preciated."
 Governor Harrington will answer all the applicants.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30
DOGS GUARD ART TREASURES

BOSTON, March 29.-Two giant police dogs nightly guard the treas ures of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Trained to refuse to accompany anyone but the watchman who has charge of them, they are led at in tervals each night through the dark ened galleries.
 Employees are cautioned against re- maining in the building after hours because of the danger of attack by the powerful animals. An official of the museum who stayed until well into the evening recently was saved from the dogs only by the quick in tervention of the watchman.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30

Some daring people have been tell ing the clergymen in Belfast that their sermons have emptied the churches and filled the saloons. To this the Church people retort with the crushing incident: "A Well-knoWn business man who attended service in a Presbyterian Church in the city inside the last fortnight displayed a large bill on his business premises the next day:
 "This public house is closed for ever-prOprietOr converted!'
 That is what I call salvation.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30
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The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30

TODAY-"The Irish Olympic" race is to be held in Ireland this year, writes Daniel O'ConnelI, who also
 comments on the proposal to pro- Vide all "IoyaI Irishmen with guns."
The Cordova daily times., 1923-03-30

Send us your job printing.
Evening star., 1923-08-21
PRESIDENT TELLS
AMNESTY POLICY
Favors Freedom for Political
Prisoners if Opinions Were
Not Widely Told.

President Coolidge told White
House visitors today that he had de-
cided to adopt a reasonable" atti-
tude in the matter of clemency for
war law violators. but that he recog-
nized that some of those still impris-
oned were only receiving just punish
ment for the crimes of which they
were convicted.
The attitude Of the President on the
question of amnesty was said to be
based on a belief that no man
should be held in prison because of
opinions be had expressed. Recogni-
ton must be given in the Presidents
view, however, to the circumstances
under which war laws were violated
in each case, such as the attempts to
influence others in their opinion and
to stir up a general public opinion
hostile to the purposes of the gov
ernment.
MT. Coolidge told his visitors that.
like President Harding. he would go
over the records of those still con-
fined and wherever he found that they
were being held merely for the ex-
nression Of an opinion of their own
they would be liberated, but that
where it appeared they attempted to
influence others the circumstances
would have to be studied carefully.
Evening star., 1923-08-21
FIND 0FF|CERGU|LTY
OF HARDING SLUR
81 Would Like to Light
Match to It," He Is Accused
of Saying of Crepe.

Charged with making disrespect-
full remarks about the late President
Harding, Policeman Rice E. Green, jr.,
of the sixth precinct has been found
guilty of conduct unbecoming ans off,
GER and recommended for removal
from the force.
The recommendation of the trial
board is before Commissioner Oyster
today, but action will not be taken
by the city heads until the Ave days
allowed the officer in which to note
an appeal have expired.
The formal papers in the case show
that Capt Robert E. Doyle of the
sixth precinct charged Green with
having said: II would like to light a
match to IT." Green, the captain
charges, was referring to the black
rosette Of mourning worn by all m en-
bers Of the force following the former
Presidents death. fer
Denies Remark.
1t was further charged by Capt.
Doyle that Policeman Green, refer
ring to Harding, said he should have
been dead ten years ago.
Lucian H. Vandoren, attorney for
the accused policeman, stated To-Day
that at the trial before police trib-
unal his client denied having made
the statements attributed to him. Mr..
Vandoren said he did not know
whether Green would take an appeal
to the Commissioners.
Capt. Doyle filed the charges fol-
lowing written complaint from
Thomas ]. Williams. business man,
whose daughter is said to have been
one of the witnesses to the occurrence.
Girls as Witnesses.
According to the papers in the case,
the alleged remark concerning the
rosette is said to have been made
when a girl asked Green to let her
see the badge of mourning.
The names of three girls were given
by Capt. Doyle as witnesses.
The trial board, composed of As
sistant Corporation Counsel Wahly.
Capt. C. P. NJ Lord and L. ]. Stoll. re-
turned a verdict of guilty and recom-
mended removal from the service.
Evening star., 1923-08-21
SPURIOUS STAMPS
AND STILLS SEIZED
U. S. Secret Service Agents
Arrest Six Persons Ac-
cused of Counterfeiting.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. August 21-Federal
secret service agents today raided
the quarters of the Consolidated
Importing and Exporting Company"
on Lexington avenue. and arrested
hVe men and a woman on charges
or counterfeiting revenue stamps.
whisky labels and physicians liquor
prescription blanks.
Besides samples Of the stamps
labels and blanks. the agents report
ed they conf1scated several stills, 100
gallons Of alcohol and a dozen cases
of whisky
Those arrested gave the names Of
DR.. Adolph Lappner and his wife
Rose, Joseph Serpico, Allen Snow.
herman Friedlander and, Joseph B.
Robinson.
Had Other Lines OF Business,
Besides being headquarters of the
Consolidated Importing and Export
ing Company, the raided building
houses the Montreal Bottlers' Cor
pnaa,aoI posatlon' an and wa was publication head
monial paper. The six arrested were
alleged to have flooded the country
with circulars seeking patronage for
their varied business ventures.
The raid was carried out by a SQUAD
OF agents directed by Joseph Palma.
secret service chief for the New York
district. The matrimonial paper, ac-
cording to Mr.. Palma, served pri-
marily as blind" for the alleged
Illicit dealing in liquor, counterfeit
stamps and other accessories.
Big Mailing List Found.
An extensive mailing list was
found, which bore evidence of large
shipments of the bogus stamps, labels
and prescriptions to many points in
the United States and Canada. The
qualities of stamps and labels ship
ped to Canada indicated. Mr.. Palma
declared, that much of the supposed
ly high-grade liquor that is smug-
gled in from that country Is cheap
bootleg liquor.
In addition to the six persons ar
rested, the agents found three girls,
two men and a boy of thirteen, busily
engaged about the place. These six
were not arrested, as they succeeded
in convincing the agents they were
merely employees.
Robinson, the agents declared, was
the dominating force in the organiza-
tion, holding most of the stock and
directing the affairs of. the venture.
Evening star., 1923-08-21
DAY CUT
AIDS STEEL MILLS
Managers and Men See
Great Benefits From New
System-Day Off Given.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH. August 21.-Inaugu-
ration Of the eight-hour day in the
steel mills. not yet week old, has
resulted in changes which mill man
ayers anu workmen agree is going
to be a big help for all concerned.
hours, instead Of the twelve-hour
day, which the new system displaced,
but the coveted "day-of" has a place
in the plan.
Three turns have been established,
No. l., 2 and 8. They occupy the
day is now divided. and rotate their
position once each week. That is,
No. Is turn this week becomes No.
2 next week, No. 2 becomes No. 8,
No. 8 becomes No. 1 and so on. To
avoid the seven-day week and give
the day off as much as possible in
a continuous industry, the No. 1 turn
works only six days each week, as
against seven days for the other two
turns. In this manner every man
when his crew Is the No. l turn.
A time-honored practice is to
change turns every week end. sys-
tenn which managers and workmen alike
declare has its drawbacks. To avoid
this the new schedule gives the num-
Der one, or six-day turn, a thirty-two-
hour rest period at the change of the
turn, instead of twenty-four hours,
as originally intended. This is ac-
complished by putting the other two
turns back to work after rest periods
Of only eight hours. 1t works auto
matically to bring forward each week
the day for changing the turn. That
is, if the turn changes on Saturday
this week, it will change on Friday
next week. In this manner every
man on every turn gets a thirty-two-
hour rest period once in three weeks
and each time on a different day.
Evening star., 1923-08-21
LANGLEY B0MBERS
MAKE FAST TRIP
Fleet Reaches Bangor in Eleven
Hours, Including Long Stop
at Mitchell Field.

BY the Associated Press.
BANGOR, Me-. August 21.-The en-
tire air feet that left Langley Field
Va. at 6 o'clock yesterday morning
has arrived here. Thirteen Martin
bombers and two De Havilands ar
rived at sos o'clock yesterday after
noon and six De Havilands arrived
at 6:10.
Two Martin bombers acting as
scouts came Saturday.
The squadron is under the com
mand Of Maj! John N. Reynolds. Brig.
Gen. William A. Mitchell, assistant
chief Of the air service, will arrive
in Bangor today.
The purpose of this demonstration
ia to show that in case Of war the
entire Atlantic coast can be, protect
ed from Langley Field, in Virginia, In
a. davis time. It was demonstrated
that in eleven hours. with a long rest
at Mitchell Field for fuel, etc, the
government war planes can reach the
eastern Maine coast with q full equip
Tomorrow the air squadron will
leave for other places, to be scat
tered over New England, to strategic
points.
Evening star., 1923-08-21
STATE TO SELL COAL.
Nebraska Governor Opens Fight
on Excessive Prices.

By the Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Neb., August 21.-In an
nouncing that he had completed ar
rangements for supplying coal to
cities and local public committees. to
be sold below prevailing prices, Gov.
Charles w. Bryan stated that he
thinks coal prices throughout the
state are out Of reason. He said that
he is taking steps, therefore, to fur
nish coal to any city under an agree
ment that the fuel will be sold with
out profit.
"I am by no means satisfied with
the fuel situation in this state" the
governor said. For some time past
I have been investigating conditions
in the coal market, and find that
great quantities have been stored
throughout the country. Another
movement Is on foot among the coal
operators to force a strike at the
mines in order that they may have
an excuse for keeping up the present
exorbitant prices and unloading the
surplus at these prices.
$50 convinced am I that coal Is re-
failing several dollars per ton higher
than 1t should be that have stasted
negotiations for a supply, andsit is
my intention IL the propositions can
be made, which feel are almost as
sured, to offer coal to any municipal
ity in Nebraska which will take ac-
tion to protect its people against the
coal monopoly"
Evening star., 1923-08-21

ampton, where the Coolidge family
were spending their summer. 1t was
carefully placed in a padded and pink
lined box and tied down with pink
ribbon. On the lid of the box was
pasted card with the following in
scription:
CONGRATULATIONS
I'VE are glad to know that a baby
wee
Adds another twig TO your family
tree,
And may every tick of the old
time clock
Prove it more Of a chip from the
good old block"
Mrs. Coolidge had arranged her en-
try as If 1t were a gift she was send
ing to fond mother. Her entry num-
Der in the contest was G 1913, the
judges using numbers so that they
could not tell what persons had sent
the various entries.
Eleven thousand dollars in prizes
is to be distributed to the winners.
The names of the winners of the ma
tional contest are to be announced on
Friday.