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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
SAYS ROADS SHOULD
 FURNISH RECORDS
Daniels Hears Pleas of Al Western Railways for Rate Increase in
 Certain Cases

Chicago March 26-Interstate Commerce Commissioner Daniels, hearing the fl western railroads request for an increase day that the railroad officials should pro- duce records and letters pertaining to the proposed increase. Attorneys for the packing interests had called on the rail- roads to furnish not only records of the railroad meetings at which freight rates had been discussed but also correspon- dencc between the railroad officials bear ing on the subject.
 The railroads attorneys agreed to fur nish the record of formal meetings. but objected to supplying the letters, saying that heretofore the production of such evidence had led to suits against the rail- roads under the Sherman law. Commis- sioner Daniels said the letters should be produced. the railroads taking precautions to conceal identities as would prevent their being used in any suits. He held that the information was relevant in con- sidering the reasonableness of the rates.
 l.. NJ. Hogsett, general freight agent of tho International and Great Northern rail- road testified today that fast service, heavy refrigerator cars, uncertainty of crops. the need for careful estimates in advance of the crops and the assembling of cars justified higher rates on fruits and vegetables
 "The special requirementS for taking care of perishable fruits and vegetables are costly to the railroads out of all pro- portion to the rates put into effect years ago, sai1 the witness. He said that ope road s.Rd to send 425O telegraph Hs sssages tcFhandle 2795 cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
BOWIE WILL LEAD
 FIGHT FOR BONDS Chosen Chairman of Cam paign Committee = Also Headed Committee of 100

Announcement was made yesterday of the selection of sydney J. Bowie as cam paign manager for the bond issue Of $1, 1,25o,000 to be voted on April F.. MT. Bowie was selected by the committeeman named on campaign committee by all sections of the city and offices will be opened today on the fourth floor of the First National bank building as head quarters for the campaign.
 Mr Bowie was chairman of the conn mittee of 100 which originated the plan for the bond issue election. which will be held April 12. As will be remembered subcommittees of the committee of 100 under the direction of Mir Bowie made an exhaustive study of the situation and recommended finally as one of the plans for remedying the financfa1 condition of Birmingham the present proposed bond issue and changes in the tax laws which now are in process of adoption by the state legislature.
 Literature will be issued from the cam pagn headquarters treating upon the within a short time meetings will be ar ranged in all parts of the city, at which prominent and well informed men will address the voters on the facts involved in the issue.
 It is generally understood that while there is considerable opposition now, the bond issue will easily be carried when it is better understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
CARRIER BOY WHO1 PUTS HIS MONEY IN THE BANK
Herman Coplan Going Get Into the Contest Season Baseball Ticket and Wants His Friends
 to Help Him
Ny ELLIS C. HoLLUsfs

Here's one of the happest appearing boys in a large group-Herman Coplan, who carries The Age-Herald to the resi- dents of Mountain Terrace and vicinity Herman lives at 2217 Orange avenue. south. He has been with The Age-Herald only eight months. but to look at him one would suppose he had been on the paper eight years. He evidently has had good training at home, for he betrays the gentleman at all times.
 Herman has not got into the contest for annual tickets to the baeball park vet, but he goes to school and has very little time he says Today he probably will tackle every person on his route who is not now a reader of The Age Herald. And if they don't all give him subscription order he'll bring in a good reason why.
 Herman is going to win one of those baseball tickets. If he don't do it today he will do it next Saturday During the school days of the week he finds it hard 10 reach the nonsubscribers on his route and asked me to tell the people who read The Age-Herald in his territory to put in good word for him. In other words, he wants Age-Herald readers to ask their nonsubscribing friends to either telephone the office, mentioning his name, or send the subscription in. It will be credited to him as one point. Only 30 points are required to get the pass to every game played at Rckwood park.
 Just asking your neighbor to subscribe to The Age-Herad in order to assist the carrier boy may seem like little thing to you, but, really, 1t means more pure, unalloyed pleasure for him than anyone but a baseball fan can appreciate. He has what is termed trough route.' and he has given excellent service through the winter months.
 Why, that boy gets out of bed at an hour when most of us are up to the ears" in the arms of the well known Morpheus, comes downtown to The Age Herald office, gets his papers and leaves one at practically every house in his territory long before breakfast is served at these houses He gets home in time to breakfast with the family too. All this happens before school, as you doubt less have gathered.
 Some have said that any great exertion in the morning before school has a ten dency to make a boy dull in his studies. That is an untruth, for there is no brighter boy in Central High school than Herman Coplan. His mette is tested every morning when he has to crawl out of bed but it has proven to be of even better quality than the extraya gant claims made by some automobile manu- ia cturers.
 Herman is a bright likable chap. He is gifted with a good address. sta ge presence Miss Dolly might call it. and ought to make an orator However, he already has decided to become a civil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
FEBRUARY FIRE LOSS IS UNDER S1OO,0OO Monthly Report of Chief Middleton of Departments
 Work Made to Ward

Fire Chief Sidney A. Middlet ton in his report for the month of February sets forth the fire loss for that month together with explanatory notes. The total loss for that month was s9S,767.7s. The total uninsured loss was S9719.O1, and the insurance loss was sS9,04S.7S. Of the total loss $2S,54S.13 occurred in outlying sections of the city where hydrants are few and far between Fires occurring in vacant houses, sup posed to be of incendiary origin, caused loss of S50522S. The report in full is as follows:
 Honorable George B. Ward, President
 Board of Commissioners. City
 Dear Sir-Please find herewith fire report for the month ending Febru- ary 2s, 1915.
 The department responded to 375 alarms and fires, ran 7137 blocks, laid out 51,900 feet of hose, used 2250 gal Ions of chemicals, and raised S445 feet of ladders
 The Bristol recording water pressure gauge indicates an average daily pres sure of 92 BPS pounds and an average daily variation of 5-14 pounds per square inch.
 Alarms, how received: Box 16, still 19, telephone $40; total. 375.
 Kind of buildings: Brick 13 cement block 1, frame SIP. steel frame l, stone 1, stucco 4, other than buildings 10, false and unnecessary 33; total, 375
 How extinguished: Before arrival 19, chemicals 95, hand 166, water 62, false and unnecessary 33; total, S75.
 Cause of alarms: Ashes in wooden re- ceptacle l. carelessness 1O communi-. cated 19, coals from grate l, defective chimney l. defective flues 5, escap- ing steam l, false 10, gasoline 1, grass burning D, incendiary 3, leaking gas l, overloaded stove ?, short circuit 2 soot in chimneys II, spark on roof 243 unknown 31, unnecessary 2S, woods burning 8, total, 375.
 Value of buildings at risk, $1,914,- 29444; value of contents at risk, $362,- 742.S5; total value at risk, s2,227,- 03729
 Insurance involved on buildings, s1.- 074,1S insurance involved on con- tents. $163.6O0; total insurance in- volved, $1.237,7s3.
 Insurance loss on buildings. S5S,- 960.9S; insurance loss on contents sso0S7sO; total insurance loss, ss9.- 04S7S.
 Uninsured loss on buildings, s537401; uninsured loss on contents. s4345, to- tai uninsured loss, $9719.01. Total loss, insured and uninsured. $9S.767.79.
 Of the loss $2S,54S.13 occurred in the outlying sections where hydrants are few and far between and where the apparatus had to make long runs, ranging from 15 to 30 blocks. Fires originating in vacant houses (sup- posed to be incendiary) caused loss of $5052.5s. S. A. MIDDLETON
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

Gunter and Chapman Clash
 On Denson Liquor LaW Ruling

However the matter may be decided, it is certain to bring on considerable litigation, which will probably have to be finally determined by the supreme court.
 Judge Gunter announced tonight that tomorrow he will probably render an opinion on the petition filed by the 65 liquor dealers outside the state for a temporary injunction enjoining the Southern Express company from refus- ing to accept liquor consigned to places in Alabama. Judge Gunter announced this morning, shortly after Chancellor Chapman rendered the contrary de- cree, that he would grant the injunc- tion.
 When asked what would be the result of the contest between him and Chan cellor Chapman as to the shiment of liquor into the state. Judge Gunter declined to discuss the matter stating that he preferred not to cross bridges before he reached them. He indicated however. that he might take some ac- tion in the event the express company refused to obey his original decree, rendered in favor of Whittle.
 Dothan, March 6.-(Special) )-Chancel- Tor W. R. Chapman today handed down decision in the case of the state of Ala bama vs. the Advertiser company of
 
 pany sought to have the injunction re- straining it from publishing liquor ad- Nertisements dissolved, giving his opinion that the Denson anti-iquor advertising bill was valid exercise of the police powers of the state, and did not offend any provision of the state or federal con- sttutions. An order will be made over ruling the demurrers and the motion to dissolve the injunction made by attor- neys for the Advertiser company.
 In his decision Chancellor Chapman held that the anti-liquor advertising act was a valid exercise of the police powers of the state. that advertising was a form of soliciting and did not interfere with interstate commerce, that the Adver- tiser company was excused from liquor advertising contracts when the act was passed, and was therefore not liable for damages to liquor dealers with whom it had contracts. that the la wwas opera tive now, and did not offend either state or federal constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

engineer and he probably will be of more use to the world in this avocation than in an oratorical way. He will make good as civil engineer. In fact. he would make good at anything he undertook, for he has in his blood the quality that makes for success If he doesn't become a civil engineer, as he at present intends to do, he would make a good salesman, It might be rather hard for him to land a position, however-so many proprietors are afraid some brainy fellow will cap ture the business, you know.
 Speaking of business. Herman has ab- sorbed, perhaps unconsciousy, much of that good advice accredited to Carnegie and Rockerfeller-"sa your pennies" He buys all the clothes he wears and yet manages to put more than half his earn ings in the savings department of local bank. When he is prepared to enter the business world he will not be a loss for capital. A boy who has learned the lesson of saving never has any trouble when he needs the assistance of the banker in get ting a start in business.
 Herman will find it easy to get the as- sistance of his banker wsen he grows older, and 1t will pay the banker Q ex- tend the courtesy, The boy is a winner @ real live wire
 TOmOrrow's article will tell about Theodore Wright, who not only is an Age-Herald carrier. but is the edi- foriaI staff of another local publica- tion that is read and believed in by a very select circle. He is another win ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

Montgomery. March 26.-(Special) ) the decree of Judge Gaston Gunter of the city court of Montgomery enjoining the Southern Express company from refusing to ac- cept from J. E. Whittle of Pensacola shipments of liquor to consignees in Alabama. Chancellor w. R. Chapman Of Dothan, chancellor of the Southeastern division, today rendered an injunction prohibiting the Southern Express com pany from accepting shipments not only from Whittle but from 65 other liquor dealers outside of the state who are parties to a petition now pending for an injunction similar to that granted by Judge Gunter to the Pen sacola dealer.
 The injunction was granted on the petition of Attorney General William l.. Martin, who went to see Chancellor Chapman at his home in Dothan
 The granting of the injunction by Chancellor Chapman brings on a judi : oial clash between that officer and Judge Gunter, whose decree enjoining the express company from refusing to accept shipments from Whittle has been in effect more than a week Morel over, there is now pending before Judge Gunter a petition signed b. 65 liquor dealers outside of the state for an injunction similar to that granted Whittle these other dealers desiring to receive the same privileges as that granted the Pensacola dealer.
 Just what will be the effect of the two decrees is not known, and prob ably will not be known until the matter has been passed upon by the supreme court. As it stands now, the Southern Express company has been enjoined from refusing to accept shipments iN excess of the limit prescribed under the Bonner shipping act, and has also been enjoined from accepting such shipments. Moreover, acting under the authority, or order, of the first injunc- tion, the company has obeyed the pro- visions of that decree with reference to shipments from Whittle, it is de :. clared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
DUTCH OFFICIALS SILENT ON GERMAN
 SHIPPING COURSE

The Hague, March 26.--11:12 D. m. ) officials refrain from comment on the subject of interference with and de- 'struction of Dutch shipping by Ger man submarines beyond saying that explanations have been asked of Ger many with view to eventual pro- test.
 The ministry held an extra ordinary council today after conferences be- tween the foreign and marine min isters and between the marine minister and the chief of the naval staff.
 The newspapers are taking a serious view of the situation. They refer to the present sea warfare as ''competi- tion in i1legality."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
AMERICAN RANCHES
 LOOTED BY MEXICANS

Douglas, Ariz., March 26.--Col. Mig uel Samaniego. who captured Monte- zuma, Sonora, March 16, footed tho town, according to advices received here today. American ranches suffered mostly, every head of live stock and even fowl being killed or carried off.
 NJ. G. Medina, judge of the first in stance of Montezuma, was executed His court clerk, Leopoldo Herrera, and Cornelio Arvizu, a wealthy citizen, also were shot. Ten citizens of the town were killed in the fighting. Sa- maniego lost S4S killed and eisE, wounded. r'N' At American Wells. sont1aE.t n, Hermosillo, one American.s and n,ps Mexicans are reportcdFtn bave ly4' killed. v oeei HEAR GOV. ~~E
 NHOAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

at Holt after spending a few days with friends in Bessemer.
 Miss Anna Mae Shook has returned to her home after spending several days as the guest of Miss Sadie Sur divant. terday for Huntsville. where they will reside in future.
 Mrs. Arthur Ainsley of Montgomery and Mrs. King are the guests of Mrs. Claude Hathaway.
 F. N Parnell has returned from an extended business trip to points in Florida.
 Miss Frances Coburn is spending the weekend with relatives in Wood- lawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
Ouimet and Ross Win

Pinehurst, N. C., March 26.-Francis Ouimet and Donald Ross today won the annual amateur professional golf competition here with card of 137 for 36 holes. II. J. Topping of Green wich and Tom McNamara of Boston finished two strokes behind the win ners. Mcdonald Smith, Metropolitan open champion, and l. s. Robeson of Oak Hill were third with 142. Fin ishing next in order were: Alexander Ross and J. R. Hyde, South Shore Field club, 145; R. s. Warrington and Wal ter Travis, 146.
 MRS. JACKS BEATEN BISCUITS
 Ask Your Grocer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
American Note Completed

Washington, March 26.-Although the note to be addressed to Great Britain and France by the United States government regarding the blockade of commerce with Germany was completed today, it was be- ing given further consideration by Presi- dent Wilson and his advisers tonight, and probably will not be dispatched until late tomorrow. Secretary Bryan refused to give any intimation as to its character, saying merely that Tit had not been sent.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
Mrs. Redd Released

Waynesboro. Ga. March 26.-Mrs. Jane Redd, an aged woman arrested here yes- terday on suspicion of having Kidnapped Robert Allen Striker, son of Mrs. Will liam H. Richter of Brooklyn. N. Y. will be released from custody tomorrow. Sheriff Story announced tonight. The sheriff said he was satisfied from his in- yestiRation that the child recently brought here by the prisoner was not the Striker boy. ssts'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
/ John McTammany Dead

Ssamford. Conn, March 26.--John Mc- ,Tammany. pioneer inventor of me- chanical musical devices. and musical writer. died here tonight. He was " years old. McTammany claimed to pc the inventor of the first piano player instrument.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
HE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 26.-Forecast for Alabama: Cloudy and colder In north i; local rains and much colder in south Sat urday; Sunday fair.
 Tennessee: Cloudy Sunday; colder in east; Sunday fair; warmer in west.
 Georgia: Cloudy and much colder Sat urday; probably local rains; Sunday fair.
 Mississippi. Cloudy and colder Satur- day: local rains in south; much colder in south; Sunday fair; warmer in north and west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

Weather Conditions
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau Stations during the "A hours ending D. m., sev- enty-ffth meridian time, March 26, 19l5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

Stations and w eather at s D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

Mrs. E. Holt has been removed to her home from the Elizabeth Duncan hospital where she has been for the past two weeks
 c. w. Nixon has'returned to his home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-27
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The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-05
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Mrs. R. E. Cooley and John
 Muny. their heirs, executors. ad-
 ministrators and assigns:
 You are hereby notified that you are indebted to me, the undersigned for the assessment work performed during the year 1914, on Number 3 above, second tier, right limit, of Lit. tie Eldorado creek, in the Fairbanks recording district Territory of Alas ka.
 In order to hold your interest in said claim under the provisions of section 2324 of the revised statutes of the United States, said expendi- ture being for your share of the an nual assessment work for said year. and if within ninety days after the last publication of this notice you fail or refuse to pay to the undersign- ed as co-owner your said proportion of the expenditure aforesaid your inter est in said claim will become the. property of the undersigned as CO owner under said section 2324 K. s
 w. H. PROPES. First publication April 12, 1915. Last publication July 19. 1915.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-05
GERMAN POT ROAST.

Boil slowly in salted water enough to cover it a piece of lean beef weighing about three pounds Tn the water with the beef boil small carrot. one onion, two slices of tur- nip and a leaf or two of cabbage until they are tender. Remove the vegetables and let the meat simmer until all the water has cooked away. allowing the meat to brown well turning 1t frequently. Then chop half a cupful of fat salt pork finely and add to it a cupful of flour and milk to make batter as for pan cakes. Roll the roast around in the batter and return it to the kettle. Pour little water in the bottom of the kettle and place in a hot oven to brown the crust we'll. Serve with a gravy made from the liquid re maining in the kettle when the roast is done.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-05
Pulmotor Saves
 A Young Infant

BOSTON.-A pulmotor saved the life of boy born to Mrs. Thomas Di Tullio, 79 Union street, Quincy. It is said this was the first time the pulmotor has been used to save newborn infant.
 Dr. Sidney c. Hartwick found the baby had faint heart action, but no respiration, For an hour he used the ordinary emergency methods without success. He then telephoned Quincy police headquarters for the police pulmotor.
 The apparatus was hurried to the home in the custody of Patrolmen George Phillips and Patrick Mil ford. Fifteen minutes work brought spasmodic respiration and in an hour the breathing of the child was about normal. And then the tiny boy burst into his first fit of crying
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-05

Republic in the accumulation of great wealth as in the mushroom growth of the spirit of leaning on great wealth." declared the Vice President emphatically
 Tt is taking the spines out of our young men and making jellyfish of them.'
 Asserting that the tendencies of the day were toward leaning on wealth, following a leader and even hiring leader as one would a law yer,' the Vice President said:
 We boast of our Democracy, but the American people are the great est flunkies and lackeys in the world''
 In his speech Vice President Mar shall declared that the people of to- day might be divided into three dis tinct classes-the hero wOrshipers, who blindly follow a leader and re- fused to think for themselves; the icCnOclasts. who lean upon others, and the indifferent citizen, who thinks himself too busy to bother about things political.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-05

"The Juvenile Bostonians." These words are synonymous with Thom Helen, Biliee O'Neill, Patsie Henry, Doris Garfield, Dixie White and Ina Mitchell Each is star revolving in her own particular orbit, each having a special brilliancy of her own. and yet in en semble work they blend as one magnificent soli- taire, scintillating with a myriad sparkling lights.
 Thom Helen is. if anything, more delightful than when last seen here. Her charming personality, splendid dramatic talent, beautiful lyric so- prano voice and dancing ability form a combination impossible to excel Although usually appearing in male roles. in which she is pre-eminently successful. Miss Helen occasionally essays the role of dainty sweet hear, as for instance, Phyllis in The Golden Slipper" and on these occasions her numerous admirers are bewitched by her exquisite feminin- ity.
 Charming Billee O'Neill always ap-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-07-05
St. Matthews S to
 Remain Closed

That St. Matthew's hospital will remain closed indefinitely is indi- cated from the fact that Bishop P. T. Rowe has ordered all the equip ment Of the local hospital sent to Ft. Yukon.
 Last winter the hospital was closed, and at that time it was thought that the institution would be opened in the summer But it seems that conditions at present do not justify the operation of the hospital in this city.