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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01

In the mea hume, the detectives al police headquarters are puzzled. They discredit his story in regard to being held up and robbed by negro high wayman and doubt whether or not the real story will ever come out.
 Detectives Brannon and Macke were detailed on the case yesterday morn ing and after going over every bit of the evidence, they came back with the information that they were of the opinion that there was no robbery at all
 Chief Eagan, when asked,what his men had to report in regard to the case said:
 T frankly do not think that the man was held up and robbed by anyone. In the first place an investigation revealed the fact that the pistol wound was made by .S2hcalibre weapon. Sunderland ad- mits havrS weapon of this calbre in his possession at the time he claims he was attacked, but says that he had it in his left hand hip, pocket, although he is right
 The next most convincing thing which leads us to believe that there was no holdup is the fact that there is no hole in the top shirt of the wounded man, although there is hole in his undershrt and place, where the powder burned away the fabric all around 1t. The top shirt, from the inside, is spattered with powder burns. There Is no hole Tn his coat. Now, according to my way of req soning 1t would be folly to think .hIt 4 highwayman would take the trouble of placing a r1on's coat out of lis way then unbuttoning his victims top shirt and placing the weapon near the heart he could and shooting. ! feel certain that Sunderland was shot by his own act, or else he was shot -by another whom he never suspected
 Mystery Is Deep
 Despite Chief Eagans reasoning there are a lot of things that have not been cleared up in connection with the shoot ing of Sunderland. The negro watchfnan for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company told Captain Shirley who was upon the scene of the shooting with in three minutes after Sunderland had appeared and told the negro that he was shot. that 15 minutes before Sunderland knocked at the front of the house two negroes came up and asked him what time the police came by They meant the scouts who appear at this particular point to call headquarters at intervals in the night. The watohman informed the ne- grccs that they generally came about 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
SIXTEEN KILLED
 IN GAS EXPLOSION

Johnstown. Pa, August 31.-Sixteen miners, mostly forei igners, were killed by gas explosion in the Brenda mine of the Merchants Coal company at Boswell today
 Three hundred men were working in the mine and it first was believed all had escaped except one. When the de : bris near the entrance was penetrated tonight, however rescuers found the bodies of 14 others Several were in- jured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Sunday School Convention

Centre, August 31.-(Special.) )-The annual county Sunday school conven- tion of Cherokee county met Saturday and Sunday at the Fairview Methodist church. There was an unusually large attendance and considerable enthusiasm was manifested. The county officers were assisted by Miss Freda Bose, state Sunday school worker. The col iections were larger than ever before, and there was @ large increase in the pledges for next year. The members ef the Fairview church, with their GUS tomary hospitality, served fine din- ner on the ground to the delegates and visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01

the house occupied by c. B. Ethridge and family. The fire was of the rool variety and was extinguished with 2 chemical. the damage being estimated at about $5.
 Ellard Crotwell. the 8-year-old sor of Mir. and Mrs. J. L Crotwell. wa. struck by a team of horses hitched tc a wagon late yesterday afternoon and was severely injured about the head and body. It appears that. the boy was riding his bicycle and in attempting to dodge one wheel ran in front of the team. A physician was immediately summoned and the boy was given med ical attention. While his injuries are no tserious they are very painful.
 number of young girls will meet at the home of Miss Lillian and Miss Kathleen Cahill Wednesday afternoon at o'clock for the purpose of organ izins a club, which will be composed of 20 of Bessemer's popula members of the younger set.
 Mrs H. ", Sweet. and H. ". Sweet, where they will spend several weeks for the benefit of their health.
 Mrs. T. Bryan Waller and children, Meredith and Margaret. have returned from Clanton. where they were the guests of relatives and friends.
 
 Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin and little son. Gardner F. Goodwin. Jr., have re- turned from two months stay with relatives in Kansas and Missouri
 N o. Nelson. head of the Bessemer Soil Pipe company, is in Bessemer look ing after the business of the plant. Mrs. H. A. Smile and Mrs. Pearl Da- wis of McAllister Okla, are the guests of their sisters. Mrs. Joe Scott and Mrs. Loff Comerford.
 Mrs. T. R. Copeland and little daugh- ters Frances and Marguerite have re- turned from a delightful visit to Hdnceville and Cullman.
 Mrs. Mary Boshwitz will leave to- morrow for Tuscaloosa where she will be the guest of friends for several days.
 Mrs. C. l.. Odell is able to be up after d recent illness.
 Miss Mildred Jaffe has returned to her home after spending several days with relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Aeroplane Models Tested

New York, August 31-fn a distance contest at Garden City today for model aeroplanes of any type launched by hand, monoplane owned by Wallace A. Lauder. president of the Summit Model Aero club of Summit, N. J.. es- tablished worlds record by flying 8 distance of 3537 feet. MT. Lauder's s model incidentally won first prize in the contest held under the auspices of the Aero Club of America
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
HIS REST WAS BROKEN

O. D. Wright, Rosemont, Neb., writes: For about six months I was bothered with shooting and continual pains in the region of my kidneys. My rest was broken nearly every night by frequent action of my kidneys. I was advised by my doctor to try Foley Kidney Pills and one 50-cent bottle made 8 well man of me. l can always recommend Foley Kidney Pills for I know they are good" This splendid remedy for back ache, rheumatism sore muscles and sw ollen joints contains no habit form ing drugs. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
U. s. EXPORT TRADE IS ENDANGERED BY
 AN ALARMING DROP
 IN EXCHANGE RATES
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 ed, to what new low levels they would plunge if allowed to follow their pres ent tendency, no man in Wall street was prepared to say tonight The high tide of foreign bills Is on its way to New York now. By the end of next month a flood of bills for cotton and wheat will deluge the markets. This movement is hardly yet on its way.
 Exchange Demoralized
 It's sweep will be tremendous-far great CT, it was thought, than the great cur rent of war munition bills that has under mined the markets-and bankers here con- jured up a mental picture of English pounds selling at or around s4 unless the rate were bulwarked soon by mammoth credit loan.
 Never within the memory of man have the foreign exchange markets been so thoroughly demoralized as today. Rat tumbled cent or more at time. One big banking house quoted a rate on sterling to a bank at Havana shortly before the market opened By the ri.ne Havana could accept the rate was 5 cents lower.
 The tendency of the market was so evi- dent that speculaxa-s caught the spirit of excitement and participated, adding to the demoralization. In some instances, even messengers. attendants and clerks pooled their interests and sold sterling figuring that they could not lose. And they did not.
 comparison of rates quoted today, the last of August, with those that prevailed August 2, the first business day of the month. showed the great depreciation which 2S days has wrought In the chief foreign moneys. This comparison fol- lows:
 Sterling today, s455l4; August ?, A.76, a loss of 20& cents. Francs today, s6. 04; August ?, s5.71, loss of B cents. Ieres today, s6.54; August g. s6.4, a loss of S cents. Reichsmarks today. S01kc; August ?, S1&c, a loss of 11a points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Well Known Negro Drops Dead

Walter Perry, one of the best-known negro attaches of clubs in Birmingham, dropped dead at his home Monday night Death was due to heart failure. IYe had try club for many years, and was es- pecially popular with all the members of that institution. In years past he had been employed downtown and "WcH~." was well known by hundreds of citizens h
 Birmingham who will regret ton,ear Of his sudden death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
DETECTIVES FIND MORE
 MYSTERY TN CASE OF
 SUNDERLAND SHOOTING
Do Not Credit Story of Robber-No Bullet Hole In Mans Top Shirt Or Coat-Bullet Missed Heart By Fraction of An Inch and Man Will Probably Recover

Wen'e II Sunderland wto he as held up robbed and shot by hghwayman yesterday morning at 1230 ococon Fifth between Ninth streets ported resting easily at the man hospital where brought immediately after he had been wounded.
 An ray examination made yesterday by the authorities the man hospital revealed the fact that the bullet from the weapon ohe hgwayman missed the heart by fraction of all inch Unless eompieations set in he will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Prisoners Form Organization

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Will thank you to please print follow ing letter in your valued paper isS be- half of the prisoners at Wetumpkasf who have organized a prison band of vsolun- teers of America:
 Meeting opened by Mir Harry Rohn, who is deeply interested In the new move ment, that of organizing prison bfanch of the Volunteers of America In his re- marks he endeayored to impress upon his, unfortunate brothers that this was from spiritual and moral standpoint and for the uplifting of his fellow man spiritually; i; that the straight and narrow path is the only one leading through the gatesy of paradise. MT. Rohn's idea in the organ ization of this prison league is to unite as one and to be able to help one an- other from purely Christian standpoint The election of officers was in order Mir. Harry Fox was elected president; J. w.. Audrey. vice president; J. w. Warren secretary; Elmer T. Black, correspond ing secretary.
 After the election of officers all united in repeating the Lords Prayer, followed by singing What a Friend We Have In Jesus The president opened the meeting by asking for testimonials. which were given by quite a number of the members It gives us joy to see the growth of this Christian enterprise and to feel in our hearts that day by day 1t is taking root in new soil and deepening its hold on the hearts of my unfortunate brothers It is the object of the league to make others better and happier and to lead them into righteous paths, so that when the day of their freedom is at hand they will go out into the world and face it with a clear. upright. honest heart. Let have the prayers of the community at large that we will succeed in our ef- fort to uplift our fallen brother.
 ELMER T. BLACK,
 Corresponding Secretary.
 Wetumpka. August S1, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
FOURTH AND FIFTH
 U. s. INFANTRY IS <
 ORDERED TO BORDER
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airy. to hold their commands in read mess to entrain on short notice
 It Is announced by General Bell that the Fourth infantry and Sixth cavalry are destined for Harrington, Tex. two battalions of the Nineteenth infantry for Del Rio, and the other two bat talions for Fort Sam Houston at San Antonio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Would Boycott Chicago

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Unless the business men of Chicago. in public meeting. denounce the infamous libel of the southern people published by the Chicago Tribune, you should advo- cate in your paper the boycott of Chi cago by all southern persons. Yours truly
 c. H. FAUNTLEROY. !, St. Louis Mo, August 30, 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01
Chieftain's Career

Gen Pascual Orozco was the son of a storekeeper in Chihuahua. When ne reached manhood he became a bullion conductor" and with his party of guards escorted pack trains loaded with bullion from the mines through bandit infested hills to the railroad.
 Orozco was one of the first to join Francisco Madero when the latter or ganized his revolt against President Poriirio Diaz. Facing tremendously sIl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-01

Ia Ordering Goods Please Mention THE AGE HERALD
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
Twenty-Five Girls
Join SororitieS

LINCOLN. Jan. s1.-Cspecisl Telegram
The second semester's rushing OF the
University Of Nebraska sororities ended
here last night with twenty-five pledges.
Three OF the members were Omaha girls.
Following is the list:
Alpha Chi Omegs-Hanna McCorkin-
dale Odebolt. Ia; Margaret Lewis. South
Omaha; Dora Fishburn and Nell Harper,
Shubert
Alpha Omicron Pi--Doris Beyo, Brad
ford, ILL.,: Ethel Killen Beatrice.
Alpha Pi-Bernice Nelson, Omaha
Mildred Montgomery. Superior; Midday
Alpha II Delta-Grace Robinson,
Omaha.
Chi Omcga-Catherine Juckett and
Elma- Rceder, Hot Springs S. ID.
Delta Ganima-Barbara Baird, Lincoln.
Gamma Phi Beta--Marion Townsend,
Tecumseh; Carolyn Kimball, Hastings;
Marjory Cobb, Fort Worth, Tex.
Kappa Alpha Theta Ruth Beechor.
Hastings; Marguerite Chace, Wayne;
Fanny Wood, Lincoln; Larue Gillern.
Kappa Kappa Gamma-Lilian Him.
Lincoln.
ri Beta Phi-Glaydis Harlan. Lincoln:
Kathryn Mellor, Wayne.
The following sororities announce no
pledges: Acoth. Delta-Delta-Delta and
Delta Zeta.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
DAWES YOUNG FARMERS
SCORE IN STATE CONTEST

CHADRoN. Neb., Jan. S1.-(Special.)-
The Chadron Commercial club started the
idea of boys and girls corn and
potato club last March In order that
the young people might have something
to work for, they offered premiums to
the extent of $40. The work went rather
slowly at first. and not much was ex-
pected for this last year. The prizes
were awarded as follows: Best corn,
first. Perez Payton: second, Chester New
berry; third. Louis Johnson. Best
potatoes. first, Frank Chaulk; second,
Glen Miller; third, WILDER Ellsworth. In
the gardening work the premium was
awarded to Myrtle Mann. AS a fitting
climax to the work of the boys and girls
Of Dawes county during the last season.
two Of these people were awarded firsts
at the state contest held in Lincoln dur
ing the last week. Frank Chaulk secured
first in potatoes in the state. and Myrtle
Mann was awarded first among both
boys and girls for gardening.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
UNIVERSITY PLACE
ORGANIZES Y. M. C. A.

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Neb.. Jan. a.
(SpeciaL)-A ten days campaign for a
University Place Young Mems Christian
association has been one of the topics of
absorbing interest in this little city re-
Gently. The movement is assured Of sue
cess from the financial side as Chairman
Roper of the finance committee reports
that practically all of the $500, which
the budget calls for has been pledged.
The old gymnasium on the Wesleyan
campus has been secured and will be
repaired and remodeled to meet the needs
OF the new organization until perna-
nent building can be erected. A perma-
nent organization has been effected with
Prof. j. G. Jensen as president and
negotiations are in progress with ]. F..
MoNieholas of the Omaha Young Mems
Christian association who VIII probably
be the general secretary. This associa-
alton Is not connected with the Wesleyan
Young Mems Christian association which
has been in charge of a paid secretary
Tor several years. but win find its field
OF usefulness among the students of the
public schools and the young men OF tins
city who do not attend the university
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
Nebraska
Commercial Club
Of Valentine Holds
Smoker Talkfest

VALENTINE. Neb.. Jan. Si-CSpecial.)
The Valentine Commercial club held a
luncheon and smoker at the auditorium
Thursday evening, at which about 100
members OF the club were present The
luncheon was served by the Women's
Improvement club. Speeches from the
different members Of the club held the
crowd until late in the evening.
Charles Sparks introduced Mayor Trace
well, who gave an interesting talk upon
the increase in the membership of the
club.
Following Mayor Tracewell. Judge Wal
colt spoke upon "our Local Markets."
c. II. Cornell upon THE Prospects of the
Organization;' j. NJ. Tucker upon The
Growth of Valentine" Rev. Mir. johnson
upon Commercial Club Work from the
Standpoint of the Clergy" and L. X
Travis upon The Unity of Purpose in
Commercial Club Work"
W. S. Barker, w. T Kincaid. w. E.
Haley, Judge Olsen and Or. Lynch gave
short addresses, the latter calling atten-
tion to the fact that the doctors meeting
would be held in Valentine in March.
G. II. Cornell took up a short time at
the close OF the meeting to present his
electric light and water power PROPOSE
ton, In which he proposes to furnish the
city OF Valentine with current at whole
sale to be distributed by the city to the
consumer.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
JUDGE MISSIONER HOLDING
CRIMINAL COURT AT CHADR0N

cHADRoN. Neb.. Jan. M.-Cspeclai.)-.
Two men tried to break out OF the. Jail
Friday by saving off the bars when the
night watch stopped them. Sheriff Can
field has now engaged a second guard.
AT the close OF the present term Of dis
triet court. the prisoners viii be less in
number
District court is now in session, with
w. II. Westover OF Rushville. presiding.
In the case against William j. Wirts.
charged with burglary. the jury found
him not guilty. T. 5. shorey. charged
with stealing, was found guilty and SEN
fenced to ten day in the county Jail. The
cases against John Smith and William
Shubert for horse stealing. the defend
: ants having been caught with the goods
pleaded guilty. They have not yet been
sentenced
For three DAYS now the case Of tho
state against Samuel Mason for alleged
fraudulent moItgaglne OF property has
been on trial
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
NEWS NOTES OF CHADR0N
AND OF DAWES COUNTY

CIIADRoN. Neb., Jan. 31.-tSpecial.)-
The receipts of the Chadron postoffice
are over $4,000 the last year. thus en-
titlingsthe city to free delivery of mails
At the annual boys and girls contest
at 1incoln -tile state championship was
given to Frank Chaulk of Chadron fol-
yield and profit on potatoes; also for the
best peck of seed potatoes. Myrtle Mann
of Chadron was given the championship
for yield and profit on garden crop. She
had cleared $71 on one-tenth of an acre.
Yesterday a big meeting was held by
the safety committee of the Black Hills
division of the Northwestern railway
company. r. G. Richards of Chicago was
in attendance. He sthe chairman OF
the safety committee of the whole line
of road.
A reception was given by the members
of Grace Episcopal church to Rev. and
Mrs. w. S. Banks. newly arrived rector
from Holdrege. The ministers Of all the
other churches were in attendance and
most cordial welcome was extended the
newcomers.
Charles Mann, who has been a member
of the State Board of Agriculture ever
since there was a Dawes county, has
just returned from Lincoln after attend
ing a session of that body Mr.. Mann
has done more to put this northwest
country on the agricultural map of Ne
braska than any other man.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
A Child Doesn't
Laugh and Play
If Constipated

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross
5nd peevish. See n tongue is coated:
this is a sure sign its little stomach, liver
and bowels need a cleansing at once.
When listless. pale, feverish, fun of
cold breath bad, throat sore. doesn't eat,
sleep or act naturally, has stomaeh-ache.
diarrhoea. remember, a gentle liver and
bowel cleansing should always be the
first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup OF
Figs" Tor ehlldren's us; give a teaspoon.
fui. and IN a few hours ell the foul waste.
sour bile and fermenting food which is
clogged in the bowels passes out OF the
system, and you have a we'll and playful
child again. All children love this harm
less, delicious fruit laxative" and II
never fails 10 effect a good Inside"
cleansing. Directions for babies. chill
dren OF all ages and grown-ups are plain
~ on the bottle.
Keep IL handy IN your home. A little
given today saves a sick child tomorrow.
but get the genuine. ASK your druggist
for 5O-cent bottle Of California Syrup
Of Figs. then look and see that It Is
made BY the California Fig syrup Com
pany. advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
Omaha Trade Area
Enlarged by Auto

That the automobile is rapidly WIDEN
ing Omaha's trade territory and is help
ing to bring much more business here,
is asserted by w. E. Haynes, formerly
OF Omaha and now successful general
merchant OF Flats, Mcpherson county.
He bought an auto last summer, and
since then has made many more bust
ness trips to Omaha and bought more
goods here than he did before he got the
gasoline wagon.
Forty miles from a railroad sounds a
long way from nowhere, but that is
Haynes location. up in the sandhill
country. Before he pastured his driving
ponies and began using a car to get
around i'm, he didn't get to Omaha more
than once or twice a year. But now,
with his car. he frequently runs in to
North Platte and hops a fast train to
Omaha. lie has done so several times
already this winter
He comes in that way, or in mild
weather and with good roads. even
motors all the way, almost 400 miles,
whenever an interesting trade conven-
ton occurs here. or his wife and little
daughter want TO visit Mrs, Haynes
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Dake 2s17
North rwenty-fourth street. Haynes
even comes to Omaha sometimes just
TO place a wholesale order, instead of
putting up with the delays of doing
business by mail
All these things, in addition to indl-
eating the rising prosperity of the sand
hill country, go to show that the auto
mobile Is trade stimulator for Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01
Blair Safely Held
In Jail at Blair

BLAIR, Neb.. Jan. Sl.--(SpeciaI Tele-
gram.)-John Blair, with many aliases,
who was arrested last night in Omaha
by Sheriff Fred Compton of this county,
assisted by Detective Sullivan of Omaha.
was brought to Blair tonight. The man
was arrested in this city in December
for shooting a brakeman who undertook
to put him off the train. with two others
he broke jail December % and escaped.
A large crowd had gathered at the de-
pot upon the arrival OF the train, many
of whom were railroad men with the
crews of several freight trains that were
in the yards. The prisoner was placed
in a strong steel cell and will not be al
lowed the freedom of the cell corridor
or main Jail room.
Blair said to the sheriff: 81 thought I
had it on you when broke jail. but I
guess you have it on me now" Blair is
20 years old.
Sheriff Compton. who has been in touch
with the st. Louis authorities, where
Blair is charged with cracking the safe
at Delmar station and killing Police Ser
geant Michael Gibbons. wired the st.
Louis officers tonight that he had the
man wanted there for the above crimes.
He will be/held here on the charge for
which he was arrested i'm December. St
Louis officers have wired they are
coming after Blair, which will give Sher-
iff Compton a reward of s., 300.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-01

the only way to be convinced u 20 cali
on them The store is equipped with first
class mahogany fixtures including an
up-to-date soda fountain. which stands
out In full harmony. making their store
a topnotoher. They have fitted M n
nice ladies' rest room in their store with
rockers and chairs, and also free tele-
phone. which II is the privilege OF every
lady to occupy.
Their stock OF drugs is the cleanest,
purest and best that money can buy.
Nothing old, everything clean and spicy.
Their grand opening will be announced
later. Everybody cordially invited. Don't
DO gy-come buy. SPECIAL attention given
TO children. Free delivery.
Thanking all for past favors. c. f.
scarr Drug company, Ssi North Twenty
fourth street seven doors north OF post
office. Phone South us.