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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
NOW CARRY BOTTLES
 IN THEIR GRIPS Collins of Temple, Tex, in an Interview Tells of Habits of Some
 Travelling Men

In interview at Austin Mr. J. M. Collins, a well-known travelling salesman oi Temple, Tex, living at SOP East Cen tral avenue, tells of the habits of Texas travelling men with respect to Vitalitas.
 ''I had a bad case of indigestion and was nervous. could not rest well at night and could not eat meal without suffer- ing afterward. Have taken about four bottles of Vitalitas and am now never bothered with any of these troubles. I eat anything I choose; for example, cab bage. something that l did not dare eat before taking Vitalitas. l consider myself entirely well. Have recommended Vi talitas to many of my friends who are travelling over the state and they now take bottles of Vitalitas along in their grips"
 If you suffer indigestion, rheumatism, nervousness, debility catarrh or ills gen erally of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels and blood you will find Vitalitas quickly effective. Even in chronic cases that defy all other treatments Vitalitas gives relief and cure. It is natures greatest tonic and corrective.
 Do not fail to see the display and sample Vitalitas at Averyt's drug store, 109-111 Twentieth street. write there for in- formation. Also for sale by Pegram- Patton Drug Company. Bessemer, Ala Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
BEGIN TRIAL OF MAN FOR MURDER
 OF 50 YEARS AGO

Bedford, la, July 14.-Eight witnesses were examined today at the hearing of the case of Bates Huntsman, Iowa pioneer, charged with murder in connection with the death of Nathaniel Smith, a wealthy Missouri cattleman, nearly half cen tury ago, and the alleged theft and con- cealment of s90000.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Benson of Dover, Okla, sister of Maria Collins Porter, took the stand today for the state. Mrs. Porter testified that she witnessed the mur- der of Smith in 1876 and that she heard members of the gang, including Hunts man and the man arrested with him, dis cuss disposal of the money. Mrs. Ben- son refused to admit that she knew any thing about the alleged murder or a counterfeiter's cave, said to be located on her fathers farm. It had been expected she would corroborate her sisters testi- mony
 Samuel Anderson, whose proposed civil suit resulted in the filing of criminal charges, told of his search for the treasure chests and his story was corrob- orated by his brother Robert and Henry.
 It is expected the hearing on Hunts mans case will end tomorrow Hearing on the eases of Samuel Scrivner and John and Henry Damewood, arrested in connection with the murder, are expected to consume several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
FAVOR DIVISION OF
 JEFFERSON COUNTY
Proposed Subdivision Will Be Named Jeff Davis
 County

Montgomery, July 14.-(Special )-Before reporting favorably the bill which would
 divide Jefferson county into two parts
 the judiciary committee of the house this afternoon. with the consent of the author of the bill. Representative Welch, at
 taehed an amendment changing the name
 of the proposed subdivision from Pettus to Jeff Davis county.
 The committees action was based or
 the fact that despite the historical truth
 that Mir. Davis was inaugurated President
 of the Confederaey in Montgomery, there is in Alabama nothing outstanding as a monument in his honor.
 The bill provides for the submission of a constitutional amendment in order that the diviison of the imperial county might be accomplished. Senator Judge
 who will have the power, 1t Is probable
 to destroy the bill in the senate, has not stated his position thereupon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
ENGLAND CHARGED
 WITH DESTRUCTION
 OF U. s. COMMERCE
tcontinued from Page one)

ish order in council was issued in some instances and in others before 1t was known to the packers.
 .As reported to the packers by their representative in England, Alfred Urion, . says the statement, "the latest terms for the release of the cargoes as laid down by Great Britain are held to be so enor- nous as to be unacceptable Attorney Urion went to England, arriving there the latter part of January, in response to a request made by Sir Edward Grey through the English embassy at Washing ton, to discuss the seizure of the ship ments with a view of arriving at some conclusion in the matter. Until a week ago the packers were assured by their representative in England the situation would be anaicably adjusted, practically all differences having been agreed upon. when the new set of unreasonable terms were suggested by the authorities and immediately rejected by the packers"
 In brief these latest terms are:
 That the packers guarantee Great Britain against claims arising out of the detention of ships.
 That the packers guarantee Great Britain against claims of buyers who bought and paid for large quantities of products seized.
 l move by Great Britain is only another step to delay settlement of the prob lem and that there appears to be ab- sent the sincere desire to settle the con troversy With the $14000000 of pack CTS products held up in the prize cour ts and with the settlement ofsthe contros versy as remote as 1t was months ago the packers are not inclined to talk, further chance in reopening trade with neutral countries unless they are able to receive assurances that their prod ucts will be allowed to arrive at the ports designated"
 In their conferences with MT. Ander- son the packers were insstent that the American government should take firm action, and their statement says of this phase of the subject:
 "The packers assert that the attitude of Great Britain seems incredible in view of the many adjustments they have made to meet the English govern : ment in its demands. They take the position of being entitled to full cont pensation for their goods. and declare that as American citizens they should be afforded protection by the United States and that this government should take a determined stand to protect their rights to ship to neutral countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Birmingham. July |. 1915.
Attitude Toward European War

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 I have just read two letters in your valuable paper today, one by Mir. Par ker of Cullman and another by Mir. R. F. Lackey, both of which gentlemen are much exercised over the action of Great Britain in keeping cotton out of Germany and Austria.
 An article in the last issue of the Manufacturers Record is very timely and should be read by every thinking man in the south In connection with this agitation for interference by our country with Great Britain In her blockade of cotton destined for the Germanic allies. Let us ask ourselves if we were placed in Englands po- sition. what we would do under sim liar circumstances. Would we not do exactly as she Is doing? l think that we would, and if anyone interfered with us we would tell them to go hang; now what right have we to in- terfere in other peoples battles? It Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
The Delights of Camping
From Leslle's Weellly.

The camper out who Is real lover of nature will enjoy roughing it in woods or on lake or seashore, but he should first make sure that his physical condition ren- ders 1t safe for him to undertake the ven- ture. When in camp, every care should be taken to observe the plain rules of health Outfits should be selected and modes of living in camp should be planned under advice of some experienced person. and it would be well if such one could be a member of the camp company. A camping party should not be large; a few congenial companions are better than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Wild Life of Alabama

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 Does Game Warden Wallace include in the wild life of Alabama" the leg islature? If so, there is a large con tingent of taxpayers who will be- grudge the payment by the state of long distance calls for it's protection Some say better to let it run with the wild asses of Job and plunge over a precipice and sink in the mire of ob- livion. The legislature has taken the bit in its teeth and run away with preeon- oeived policies. Governor O'Neal had his legislature so it would eat out of his hand and so had Governor Conner. Gov. ernor Henderson has tried in vain to throw it and hog-tie 1t and brand 1t In these tame times when our avunc- ular relative of the three balls Is sc much courted the untamed course of the legislature Is all the more con spicuous. Perhaps, like Bryants wild waterfowl, an unseen hand guides its along the uncharted way
 Q. B. GRACE
 Rtrn1i nj Q "a J11V=4 1a1,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15

a crowd of unassimlilated people Prop erly prepared for and wisely carried out. a brief sojourn in tent or cabin in the wlds should build up the average man or woman in bodily and mental health and vigor and supply a fund of pleasant recol- lections and good spirits for months suc- ceedlng. Not a few hard workers in va rious fields attribute their staying power and success to the invigoratng effects of their annual hark back to wild nature. To those requiring a complete change of surroundings this plan comments itself as a means beyond compare of restoring wornout nerves and jaded minds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Deaths and Funerals
Dr. Edwin R. Eldridge

pr. Edwin R. Eldridge, aged T years, who died Tuesday morning. were held from the family residence, 512 Forty-sev- enth street, north, yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow and two sons-the Rev. George Eldridge. pastor of a church in Berkeley, Cal, and Frank Eldridge. who Is employed by the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company. Two daughters also survive. Dr. Eldridge was widely known over the state as an educator. He had made his home in Birmingham for the pa st five years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Sympathetic
From Lippincott' $.

IIppIIfCUtt
 There Is a certain young man who used to be notoriously egotistic. Some of his acquaintances were one day speaking of him before an old lady who was not .'up'' in the slang expressions of the day.
 The next time she met him she put out a eongra. .ulatory hand.
 "Oh Mir. Smith," she cried. 'T am so glad you are better: I heard last week that you had a swelled head"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Mrs. Mary D. Wilcher

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Mary E. Wilcher. aged GA years, who died at a local infirmary Saturday, were conducted from the private chapel of Warner & Smiley yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Col. Jack Law Dead

Knoxville Tenn, July 14-Col. Jack Law, 60, was killed in an explosion at Jefferson. N. C., today. In early life he was newspaper publisher at Bristol and prominent in Tennessee politics, but in later years has been identified with min ing operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Mrs. Ursula Caroline Lanford

E Mrs Ursula Caroline Ianford. aged 76,
 for 30 years a resident of this city, died last night at the home of her daughter.
 Mrs. H. F.. Crawford, at Poplar street,
 West End. She Is survived by four chill
 dren, Mrs. P. L. Mobley of Clanton, Mrs
 H. F. Crawford of Birmingham, two sons R. l.. Mullen of Birmingham H. A. Mullen of Houston, Tex. one sister, Mrs. G. L. Shelton of Nashville and sev- eral grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Plenty of Time

From Judge.
 Madge-"Are you in hurrv?"
 Mariorie-'Why no. I have an appoint ment, and I'm only 10 minutes late"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Mrs. Mary Miles

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary Miles, aged as years. who died at local inf1rmary Tuesday morning, were conducted from the family resi- dence. First avenue and Eighth street vesterday morning at o'clock. Inter ment followed in Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15
Mrs. Mary D. Keith

Mrs Mary D. Keith, aged n years, died at a local infrmary yesterday morning at S:15 o'clock The remains of the de- ceased are being held by Johns, pending funeral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-15

In Ordering Goods Plcnse Mention
 THE AGE-HERALD
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

A. C. Binford. former cashier of one
of the banks in Paonia who now re-
sides in Whittier. California. was in
the city last Friday after few days
visit in the North Fork peach town,
and went out on the train that day for
his western home. Mr. Binsford had
just returned from Ohio where he had
taken the remains of father for burial
The death of the aged man occurred in
Whittier about three weeks ago.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mrs. Beryl Gutridge. nee RoNie Nc
Culley. who was the guest of relatives
and friends in Delta, Cedaredge and
Olathe for several weeks. departed for
her home in San Diego. California, last
Friday evening. She was accompanied
Maher. who is to become principal of
the schools at National City, Califor-
MIA. next season.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

After spending two weeks hunting
in the mountains a Delta man took
his train home the proud possessor
of five young grouse which were
snugly packed in his fish basket
Wishing to keep them cool he went
to the rear of the coach. to which
was attached the superintendent car
Finding a convenient bar protruding
from that car he hung his basket of
grouse thereon and betook himself
back to his seat. On reaching Sapin-
ero he went to the platform to try for
n glance at ]. +. Shue. whose office
is In cabin No. 1, and his eye was
incidentally turned to where he had
left his grouse. The superintendent $
car had been kicked off at Gunnison
and our Delta Nimrod w6s out five
luscious grouse. The next day he
received his basket and a nice card
from the Super thanking him for the
grouse.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

A. w. Carr. who was spending the
week with Jack Gale on Grand mesa
was taken quite III at the Gale cabin
at an early hour last Friday morning
and when 1t was decided that he
should be brought home from the high
altitude a telephone message to that
effect was sent to his son-in-law, Sena.
tor George Stephan. The senator
thereupon motored to the mesa that
morning and Mr., Carr was brought to
this city. He was soon much improv-
ed and is now in about his usual
health.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

w. Z. Schoolfield arrived in the city
last Saturday from Denver and put in
several days looking after the cat
tie and other interests of his com
pany in this part of the Western Slope.
The Schoolfield family have just taken
up a permanent residence in the capi-
tai city after living in Delta about
four years.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

their two children arrived in the city
from their home in Cripple Greek last
Saturday evening for a two weeks
visit with Mrs. Tannebaum's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Porges. Mr.. Tame
baum is book-keeper in one of the
banks of the great mining town. -
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Prof. E. H. Homberger, new princi-
pal of the Delta schools and family,
will occupy the Dana residence on
Garnet mesa. Mrs. Homberger and
neice arrived in the city the latter
part of last week.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mrs. l. NJ. McMurray was hostess
at sumptuous five course dinner last
Friday evening at O'Clock at which
the guests were as follows: Rev. c,
B. Steele and wife. DR.. C. n. Burgin
and wife. w. B. Stockham and wife.
J. p. Huntley and wife. Mrs. A. B
Crabill. Judge A. r. King and r. S.
kelso.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

j. +. Gallup. his son Monte. wife
and baby F, w. Trechter and wife
and Conductor Frank Perkins and
two daughters who were visitors here
from Salida, made the drive in autos
to Sapinero last Saturday where they
met and conveyed C. +. Mower and
family on the last lap of their long
journey from the Pacific coast into
Delta Monday evening. When on this
trip the Delta parties came across
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Finch of Montrose
whose machine had gone down
and in which Mrs Finch had sustained
a fractured collar bone and other in.
juries. The accident happened at
midnight Saturday and the lady
had laid out all night and until a
surgeon arrived on the scene from
Montrose at o'clock Sunday morn
ing. Mr.. Finch was driving the ma
chine when he struck II per cent
grade where water had added to the
treacherous condition: he lost control
of his brake and the overturning
could not be avoided. Mr.. Finch 10
Gated farm home at some distance
from the point of the accident and
the good people came to Mrs. Finch's
rescue with cot, pillows. comforts,
etc. and they did all they could for
the sufferer until arrival of the doc.
tor. The injured lady is now said to
be getting along nicely at her home
In Montrose.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

George Seabourn. well known in
Delta business circles as experienced
in clerical work and bookkeeping
having been associated with the
Delta Trading company number of
years. has just concluded a deal for
purchase of the Pregent stock of
mems furnishings. boots. shoes. etc.
and with additional lines of new goods
to arrive will open up for business
on or about September LIST next in the
Johnson room formerly occupied by
West Bros. on North Main street
In connection with complete line of
mems furnishings Mr.. Seaborn will
install a number of bargain counters
from which his Delta patrons may Sc
lect useful articles at from five to
twenty-five cents. The new store will
be operated under the firm title of
The Geo. Seabourn Mercantile com
pany.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Miss Marguerite Elliott and her
friend. Mrs. Salyers. who were guests
Of the formers sister. Mrs. L. E.
Minard. in this city for six OF eight
weeks. departed last Friday for their
home in Frankfort, Indiana. The
ladies' were much pleased with Colo
RADIO. and particularly this part of it.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Will J. Hillman received a magnifi-
cent bunch of gladiolas Wednesday,
from his friend. Mr.. j. ID. Long, seed
man at Boulder. The flowers were as
magnificent specimens as anyone was
ever privileged to behold. We tried
Bill said there were not more than
enough to go round among his lady
friends.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mrs. NJ. F. Conway and the party of
young people of this city comprising
the Misses Margaret Kistler. Helen
Conway, Margaret Griffin, Dorothy
Gillette. Earl Vickery. George Childs.
Frank Trechter and Clarence Kurz
came home Tuesday evening from
their two weeks outing on Grand Mesa
and all report a thoroughly delightful
time
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

DR.. II. X. Porter arrived home last
Monday evening from Mercy hospital
where he underwent delicate sur
gical operation. He is now consider
ably improved and his many Delta
county friends will be glad to learn
that he expects to soon be fully re
stored to former health and vigor
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mrs. T, j. sullivan and son Clarence.
started out on an auto trip to Douglas.
Arizona. and other Southern points
last Monday with the expectation OF
remaining in that part of the union all
winter, They are fully equipped with
camp supplies to be at home every
moment of the time. but will stop at
hotels in towns and cities when pos
sible.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

In the public library Saturday. Sep
tember IL. the civic improvement COM
mittee will hold an exhibition of dah-
lias, asters and also of flowers and
vegetables grown by children under
sixteen years of age. Cash prizes will
be awarded on the best exhibits and
visitors are promised a more varied
pea show. All persons within the city
limits are requested to enter the con-
test and especially children who have
taken care of gardens.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

visited their mother. one of the own
ers and managers of Delta hospital
for several weeks past. departed Mon
day evening for Myton, Utah, where
the latter has a position. Miss Keith
will attend the academy at Price the
coming school year.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Lee Couts and wife and the latter's
son. Percy. arrived in the city Mon
day morning from Rifle. Colorado.
where they have resided for some
months past, and will again become
permanent residents OF Delta. They
went to California when leaving Delta
over a year ago and then came back
to Rifle.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

A. B. Crabill came in Tuesday even
ing from a weeks business visit in
Denver during which time he marketed
a carload of fine hogs at $500. He
reports the market down considerably
since his stock were delivered
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Miss Isabel Kernohan. after an alb
sence of more than a year attending
the nurses training school-the City
and County hospital in Denver re-
turned Thursday for a six weeks visit
with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P.
Kernohan North Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

a. E. Amsbary is hobbling about
with considerable discomfort this
week because of severe bruises on the
fleshy part of his left leg resulting
from a kick by his big bay horse. The
horse is a good dispositioned animal.
but he was quite ready to adopt the
mule trick when taken by a sudden
surprise as the Judge stepped up be-
hind him. in the barn last Sunday
evening with a pail of grain which he
was about to place in the feed box.
for a day or so. but is now consider
ably improved.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Floyd Lischke. of the Delta National
bank clerical force. returned Tuesday
morning from a three weeks tour of
the Pacific coast. He attended the
big expositions and reports a good
time.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

G. C. Ehrgott and wife arrived in
the city Wednesday morning from a
two months wedding trip to California
where they visited with the formers
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Ehr-
gott. The two young men of that
name are brothers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ehrgott will proceed to their home
In Champaign. Illinois, after weeks
stay In Delta.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Many OF the homecoming sight
seers OF tae East who have taken in
the Pacific coast expositions. toured
the western shore and visited Yellow
stone park this summer are now go
ing East over Marshall pass and the
passenger trains through Delta each
day are much enlarged and improved.
The morning train Monday consisted
of five or six well loaded coaches. one
or two of the coaches being property
of the Burlington company.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Harry Mathers and Joe Pregent ar
rived home Friday evening from
weeks outing in the Lake Fork coun-
try during which time they were sue
cessful in bagging both sage hens and
trout.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

C. B. Hauser. wife and son departed
Monday morning for Ames, Iowa, last
Monday morning after a two weeks
visit with the formers brother, H. D..
Hauser. and family. c. B. Hauser's
son is to attend school in Ames next
year.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Miss Ruth Mcintyre came down
from Hotchkiss Monday morning and
was a visitor in the city until arrival
of the evening train when she pro-
ceeded to Grand Junction for visit
with friends.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mrs. Charles Freyberg was an out
going passenger Monday morning for
Ouray where she will visit a week or
ten days with friends. She was al
so contemplating a brief visit in Sil-
yerton before returning home.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Mr.. Griggs, Miss Margaret Griggs
and Mrs. Minnie Taylor were driven to
Telluride and return Sunday by
Charles Sanders. five o'clock start
was made in the morning and the
return was accomplished before bed
time.
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

The oil-gas well at Debeque is re.
ported to have spouted gas 25O feet
in the air one day last week one
trouble with this well is that it doesn't
seem to spout only when it gets ready,
and its spouting spells are too far
apart However. IL looks like a
mighty good prospect
The Delta independent., 1915-08-27

Miss Alice Judkins. for several
years in charge of the Western Union
telegraph office when it was operated
in little room on North Main street,
arrived in the city Tuesday morning
from her present home in California,
for short business and pleasure
visit.