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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Edward W. Brandon

Mrs. Edward w. Brandon died last night at her residence, 1612 Fifteenth ave- nue. south, following a prolonged illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The deceased Is survived by her husband F. w. Bradon, an insurance man, and three children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20

died in local infirmary Friday night, will be conducted this afternoon at i:So o'clock from the Walker Memorial church. 1nterment will follow in Elmwood ceme- tery. The deceased was stricken several days ago at his residence lO7 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20

Charles Henry Caldwell Charles Henry Caldwell of Bainbridge Ga. died yesterday morning at san
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20
M. ]. McDonough

Funeral services over the remains ol the late M J. McDonough, who died from injuries received at the Alabama Great Southern wreck near Meridian Friday morning, will be conducted from the late residence, 1505 North Twenty-fifth street a. 2:30 o'clock today. Following cere- monies at the residence there will also be service at St. Paurs church.
 The deceased a member of the Knights of Columbus and this organ- zation will attend the services at the home and also at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20
William E. Jones

Funeral services over the remains of William E. Jones, aged 50 years, the Ala bama Great Southern engineer who was killed at the wreck Friday morning at Klondyke switch, near Livingston, will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the residence, 2104 Avenue II. In terment will follow in Elmwood ceme- tery. The deceased Is survived by his widow, son and daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20

attributed the largely increased attend ance 10 the fact that the midway at 1faetiois and free amusements were of a higher class than ever before shown. the same attractions which were at the Louisville fair have been engaged for Bh miasham and win be ready to open fere when the fair opens a week from tomorrow.
 The exhibitors of this years fair are beginning to get their showings ready. Dr. J. A. kiernan. in charge of the live stcek exhibits. yesterday received letter from a large cattle raiser in the southern part of the state in which it was stated that this gentleman and two others would show seven carloads of fine cattle-cattle free from ticks The writer of the letter himself has three cars and the other men have two cars each. It is intended to secure a special train sto transport the cattle and have them in the fairgrounds be- fore the fair opens Monday next week.
 Home Products Show
 The home products show. which was to have been staged by the Ad club fin August will be held at the fair this year in the home products building The show last year was carried to a successful conclusion but this year it YVES decided that the affair had be- come an all Birmingham matter and the State Fair association agreed to take it up.
 Speaking of the home products show Secretary H. D. Cullen of the Brming-. ham Ad club said yesterday: Secretary Sam Fowlkes tells me that only about seven spaces in the big home products building are vet available. In spite of untoward conditions, the manufactur- CTS realize that this is the best way to bring Birmingham- made products before Birmingham and Alabama peo- pie.
 Show Last Year Good
 Our show last year was an eye opener. but this year it will be better from several standpoints. First it will be housed in a permanent building Then the exhibits can be seen by ev- eryone who attend the fair and a spe- cial trip will not be necessary to see it No admission fee will be charged but the general admission to the fair grounds will be a pass to the exposi- tion of home products. Several manu- lecturers who were not represented be- fore will have exhibits this year and negotiations are under way for others.
 The home products building, in which this exhibit is to be held. is sit uated directly between the large main building and the grandstand. owing to it's accessibility practically every vis- itor to the fair can and will see it.
 From what I have heard of the plans of the exhibitors this is going to be most interesting show. Some of them will have moving exhibits showing the actual processes of man u-acture. These are always interesting and worth a good long trip to see. The eye is the best education. What we sec for ourselves we never forget"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20
New Flag for Russians

London, September 19.-Emperor Nicho- las, according to a Petrograd dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram company. has authorized the adoption of new flag symbolizing the union of his majesty and the Russian people. It combines the i'm perial arms and the national colors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-20

Louisville, Ky. where he had been in the interest Of the coming fair. look ing for nee attraeiieas. He reports that he saw son. fers besf e. lions ever saOa -.us Tai .s most of them wouin le show. sae Alabama stale Fair. Racing horses es- pecialy were referred to and Mr. Fowlkes says he has promise of a lit tie more than two cars of them
 Mr. Fowlkes first went to Lexington and later to Louisville. where he joined R. A. Brown. president of the fair association. The fair secretary says that in both Lexington and Louis vile the interest in running races is particularly keen. Some of the best racers in the country he said are now running on the Louisville track
 Louisville Attendance
 ]. L. Dent, secretary of the Louis vile fair. told MT. Fowllles that the attendance at the fair now in progress at Louisville was larger than it ever had been in the history of the fair. He
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
MIssIvEs LONG IN TRANSIT
Correspondence Sent From Paris Dur. ing Siege Took Years 10 Reach
 the consignees.

What would Americans say if they received mail matter that had been de- layed ia transit for a Iifetime2 In France, few years ag3, letters for 300 persons were deiivered-to as many of the addressees as were Hv- ing-that had been mailed years be- fore They were delivered moreover. at the earliest possible moment. al- though the distance between the send CT and the receiver was in many cases only few miles.
 During the siege of Paris by the Germans in 1870 the postoffice admin istration hit upon the expedient. in ad- dition to the balloons, of inclosing let ters in small zinc globes. water tight and dramatically sealed, and dropping them into the Seine. There they float ed. if they were not captured by the Germans, down the river to the French lines, where net stretched across the river gathered them in, and they were sent on their way.
 Unfortunately for the French, the Germans discovered the character of these zinc floats. and as they could not hope to see and fish out by ordinary means all the letters that went down thus, they stretched across the river, at VilEeneuve Saint Georges, q net of their own and effectuaIly stopped this system of postal communication.
 The zinc balls and their use were pretty nearly forgotten, when. some years ago, fisherman found in the Seine. near Villeneuye. queer looking globe of zinc. With a large knife hA opened it, and found 300 letters, still legibile, and all dated December. 1870. They were delivered to the postal au- thorities. and after this long wait in the river, went on their way.--The Sunday Magazine.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
NO REASON FOR TT.
When Newport Citizens Show A
 Way.

There can be no reason why any reader of this who suffers the tortures of an aching back, the annoyance of urinary dis orders, the pains and dangers of kidney ills will fail to heed the words of a neighbor who has found relief. Read what a Newport citizen says:
 Mrs. c. w. Gochenour, 616 Main street, Newport, says, Two of my family had symp- toms of kidney trouble, such as backache and dizzy spells. The kidneys acted too freely and the kidney secretions were pain full in passage and filled with sediment. A cold always made the trouble worse. Doan's Kid ney Pills strengthened the back and regulated the action of the kidneys"
 Price soc at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy. get Doan's Kidney Pills = the same that Mrs. Gochenour had. Foster-Milburn Co., props, Buffalo, New York,
 (Adv.)
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
COL0RS NOT BORNE IN WAR British Troops Go Into Action With. out the Inspiration of the Regi-
 mental Coiors.

The colors of the British army are made of silk, with gold-fringed edges and cords and tassels of crimson and gold, mounted on staff eight feet seven inches long.
 To insure their absolute correctness in matters of detail and pattern, an official of the Heralds College acts as inspector of colors." He has to furnish drawings and designs, and ts responsible that an unauthorized de parture is made from them.
 Every infantry battalion has two colors-"the wings" and "the regi- mental" The former Is always of the same pattern, and shows the union jack on blue ground, while the lat ter has a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, with the regiments motto and crest, surrounded by a list of the various battles in which 1t has taken part.
 Regimental colors are no longer car ried into action, but are now left be- hind at headquarters when battalion proceeds on service. This has been the rule since the Boer war in 1881. 4 couple of years earlier two young off, cers Of the South Wales Borders were killed willie endeavoring to pre- vent the colors, of which they had charge. f l falling il the hands of the enemy at the battle of Isandhl- wana.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
Japanese Like Other sabiss.

There is . mistaken but popular be- lief that s Japanese baby never cries. There is really no reason why ha should. Replete with nourishment and rarely denied . wish, he blossoma like wild rose on the sunny sfde ot tho hedges. 60 sweet and 90 unro strained.
 His life is full of rich and varied in- terests.. From his second day on earth. tied safely to his mothers back under an overcoat made for t .; he finds amusement for every waking hour in watching the passing show. Ha Is the honored guest at every family picnic. No matter what the hour or the weather. he is the active member in all that concerns the household amusements or work.
 From his perch he participates in the life of the neighborhood, and is . part of all the merry festivals, that turn the strests into fairyland. Later. his playground is the gay market place or the dim old temples.-Francis Lit tie, in the Century Magazine
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
Question of penree.

On a writ of error to the supreme court of one of the territories, counsel for plaintiff in error sharply criticized the rulings of the trial judge. When the counsel for the defendant in error began his reply. the following took place:
 May 1t please your honors, before finish my argument. think can show you that the trial judge was not aa crazy as counsel on the other side would make him out to be- , By g member of the court: Let ma understand you; you admit the fact oi insanity of the trial judge, but deny it's degree r-Case and Comment.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
ARKANSAS
 Proud of Hendrix College ae Only Endowed College $500, O0O) in Arkansas
HENDRIX A High Grade College for both Men and Women
 FACULTY of Real Teachers Vitally Interested
 in Students

 hdmdip ni  Next Session
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
Gentle, but Pointed.

A young practitioner had ono trcu. bIesome patient-an old woman who was practically on the free list. but who registered moro kicks than all the other patients put together One day she called to roast him for not showing up when she called him the night before. You can go to. see your other patients at night" she com plained, "soawhy can't you come when send for you? Amt my money as good e the money that them rich people pay youf" 42''I don't know. na'am." aaHwered the doctor. gently. T have never seen any of yoarA"
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
Not What shs Meant.

Tho othcr evening It ! Gsm0oo social function, opened with . gams c cards. the host caissd luits . slls among the ladies present by anncun0, ing after ths guests had seated then selves at the tables: If everyhedy's made up. we'll start. Self consclOusly hey looked at one another and h. voluntarily their hands went to tAalr faceS.
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
Muddaes.

The lecturer arose and sH1d i'm oressivelyf Every time see young man coming out of saloon. I want to go right ur to that young man and say, Turn right. around. young man: you're going the wrong way '"--Nsv York Mall
Newport daily independent., 1914-07-16
From AoId sI~ash.s

We are moro frivolous in our ook lego life than In our businsss.~ | Georgo Fitch said "Still, college life has made business what 1t is. Fraternb ties are a clearinghouse for ability ana ambition."-Kansas City Star.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
WOMAN OVERCOME
AT NUTLEY BLAZE
Enters Burning House to Save
Belongings of Her Dead
Husband.

Rushing into a burning house to
rescue belongings of her dead hus-
band, Mrs. Mary Johns. of 125 High
street, Nutley, groped about the
smoke-filled rooms last night until
she was overcome. F'iremen carried
her from the burning building. She
is in a serious condition today at the
home of neighbor.
Mrs. Johns, mother of Mrs. r. w,
McClintock, with whom she lived in
the High street house, was Witness
ing performance in Nutley
theatre last night. She heard the fire
bell, and the thought that her home
was afire at once entered her mind.
She left the theatre,
When she arrived at the High street
address she found the structure in
flames. Firemen and others tried to
prevent Mrs. Johns from entering the
burning house, but she refused to pay
any attention to them. She was in
the building only a few minutes when
she collapsed. The fire was dis
covered by grandson of Mrs. Johns.
The nearest hydrant to the Johns
home was found to be frozen, and
the firemen lost time connecting hose
with another hydrant, some distance
away. The time thus lost proved seri-
Gus, as the flames had gained con-
siderable headway before water was
finally turned on. The damage Will
total about $3,000
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
ARGUES AGAINST
BANK STOCK TAX
John o. H. Pitney Says 1t Could
Be Run Up to 100 Cents on
the Dollar.
Especial 70 the Nesark stsr.l

TRENTON, Feb. 24.-John o. n.
Pitnev. Of Newark, a member of the
commission appointed by Governor
Fort six years ago to inquire into the
subject OF bank stock taxation,
argued today before the Senate COM
mite against Senate bills taxing ali
bank stock at a fat rate of per cent
and prohibiting the present exenp-
tions for non-taxablc securities. Ha
declared that if this prohibition were
enacted into law a principle would be
established which might lead to even
larger rate of taxation on bank
stock
III you tax bank stock at per
cent. you may tax it al per cent.
or even per cent. and where would
the matter end2'' Mr.. Pitnoy asked
Mr.. Pitney insisted that such a tax
could be made so large as to be pro-
hibitive
''If the State is to stand for such
tinued. there was no need TO pass
the Seven Sister laws. for YOU could
wipe out corporations by taxing. You
could tax the Standard Oil Company
at 100 per cent. and put it entirely
out Of business and then you would
have Socialism at your very door.
The hearing was attended by scores
OF bankers from ell sections OF tl1a
state. The Hearing was interrupted
in order to allow the Senate session
to commence promptly and viii be
continued later this afternoon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
FIDELITY NAMED
ADMINISTRATOR IN
RUNKLE ESTATE
Judge Martin Makes Temporary
Appointment, Pending Litiga-
ti0n in S2,000,0 900.

In an order fled in Orphans Court
today Judge William P. Martin
named the Fidelity Trust Company
as administrator pendente lite of the
estate of William Runkle, who died
at his home, Centre street, Orange, on
January 81 Last, leaving an estate
estimated to be worth s2,000,o00.
The appointment of the Fidelity
Trust Company follows the filing OF
a caveat against the probate of a
will of Mr.. Runkle's that was placed
in the possession of the surrogate's s
Office a few days after the death of
Mr. Runkle by William L. r. Smith,
of Orange, who is named as executor
of the estate in the document.
Mr.. Smith, according to his coun-
sci. Robert H. McCarter, had been re-
quested by Mr.. Runkle at time
about two weeks prior to his death
to take possession of his will and
other papers as soon as he heard that
Mr.. ,Runlxe was dead
Pursuant to these instructions, Mr..
Smith obtained the will and placed it
for safe keeping in the surrogate's
office. This will IS dated March IL,
1912, and was written by Mr.. Runkle.
1t is evident that q new first page
has been substituted for the original
one, and there is also an erasure at
the place where the executor is
named. A name has been scratched
out at that point and the name of
Mr.. Smith substituted.
Mr.. McCarter at a hearing in the
Orphans Court before Judge Martin
last Friday urged the appointment
of Mr., Smith as temporary admins
traitor, contendng that it was the
evident wish of Mr. Runkle, as evil
denced by his request to Mr.. Smith
to take care of his personal papers
after his death, that Mr.. Smith acted
as such.
Oppose Appointment,
The appointment of Mr. Smith was
opposed by former Governor John W.
Griggs, representing Harry G. Runkle,
brother of the deceased and princi-
pal heir under the will. Mr.. Griggs
urged the appointment of the Fidelity
Trust Co., claiming that disinter-
ested party should be appointed to
examine papers left by Mr.. Runkle.
Mr.. Griggs also stated that it was
the belief of his client that later
will than the one offered for probate
would be found after examination had
been made of a safe deposit vault in
which Mr.. Runkle kept number OF
Valuable papers, lillS NduiI has hol
as yet been opened.
Considers Case Over Sunday.
After considering the matter over
Sunday, Judge Martin today an
nounced the appointment of the FL
deity Trust Company as administra-
tor pepdente lite.
1t was said by one of the officers of
the Fidelity today that that company
has not yet been notified of Its ap-
pointment as administrator and that
until it has received this notification
and formally qualified it can do moth
ing in the matter, 1t is likely, how
ever. that the Fidelity will qualify as
soon as possible and it is possible that
II will take charge of the estate this
week. As soon as 1t does the testa-
tors safe deposit box will probably
be opened and if there is another will
in 1t the document will then be
brought to light.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
BROWNS
PROPERTY
ATTACHED
Missing Newark Business
Man Accused of Em-
bezzlement by Haw.
thOrne B. & L.
WRITS ARE ISSUED
TO COVER PROPERTY
Treasurer of Association Al
Ieges Brown Has Absconded
With $1,000 of It's Funds
Experts Are Busy on Books.

Writs attaching the property Of
George Brown, jr., as well as his
stock in several building and loan as
sociations and charging him with
embezzlement OF 81 800 from the
Hawthorne Building and Loan Asso-
citation we're filed in the Office Of
County Clerk Joseph McDonougll to-
day.
Brown. an officer of several build
ing and loan associations and we'll
known business man. has been miss
ing from his home. "a Elizabeth ave-
nue., for a week.
No criminal action has been taken
so far in the case.
Filed with the Hawthorne assoeia-
tion writ was an affidavit signed by
John C. Behnle, ir.. of 2s6 Johnson
avenue. He Is trea surer and a nem-
ber of the board Of directors Of the
Hawthorne Building and Loan Asso-
citation.
The affidavit sets forth that tha
signeT has cause for action against
George Brown. jr.. that he has abr
seconded and is not resident of flas
State and that summons cannot be
served upon him. Continuing the
writ sets forth thai George Brown.
jr., has manipulated the books and
records of the Hawthorne Building
and Loan Association and has em-
bezzled $780,
The affidavit was sworn out before
Edward [. Croll a master In chan
Gerry. Benjamin r Jones, a Supreme
Court commissioner. directed that
writs Of attachments be issued
against all of Browns property. con-
sisting Of stock in the Irvington Real-
ty Company. the Newark Mortgage
Company. the Ninth Ward Building
and Loan Association. the Alliancs
Building and Loan Association. tho
Stratford Building and Loan Asso-
citation, the Park View Building and
Loan Association and the Frederick
]. Lau Company, is Runyon street.
L Other property seized and attached.
as set forth IN the writ, IS located
! at 66S-670 Belmont avenue, i54=154
/ Wrigtt street 6ee-671 Belmont ave-
me. 673 Belmont avenue. lots 546, 81.
$40 and $50 in the map of Valley View
/ PARK, South Orange. 147 Johnson ave-
nue. and 169 johnson avenue.
James H. McNish, expert account-
ant and member of the Department
! Of banking and insurance. who has
/ been going over the books Of the
Hawthorne ssooiation. said today nei-
I ther he nor the other examiners had
come upon any discrepancies.
There are four examiners hard at
/ work on tbe books of the association.
and absolutely nothing has been
/ found as yet that would incriminate
Brown Just when we win be ready
to make known something is hard
1 to say.
Its like looking for a leak in gas
| pipe. 1t sometimes takes one longer
| than one really expects. There isn't
a single thing I can add"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-24
MASSMEETING CALLED IN
PATERSON TO ENTER PROTEST
AGAINST FOOD FISH TRUST
Mayor, Assembymen and Others Sign Call for Meeting When
Report of Congressional Hearing Will Be Presented.

a
individuals welfare
of
sociatlo stand outa a 1eading factor.
This mulced
the York
called meeting The
in
OF
the cali by President Matthews included