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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-04-13

The Monday Evening Study club
met last evening at TT home Of Miss
Minnie Smith. Two 20 .eresting papers
were read: Canary, Humming Bird,
By Miss Nell Silverthorn; and Warbler;
Vireo, by Mrs. John Lull. The next
meeting will be a social one with no
program.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-04-13

Mrs. John Lull entertained the
members of the Monday Evening
Study club on Thursday at delight
full picnic lunch, given at one o'clock
at the Lull home on First street
Covers were placed for fourteen
Three tables of auction were played
in the afternoon and favors were won
by Miss Antoinette Hoetiinger and
Mrs. J. M. Kuebler. Miss Bel Murray
was the guest Of honor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-04-13

The n. Y. Y. club members and
their friends enjoyed an informal
dancing party at Elks' hall Friday
evening. The hall was prettily decora-
ted for the occasion with streamers
of orange and black, the club colors.
The dance was very enjoyable affair
and those that attended are looking
forward to the second dance the club
members will give some time in May.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-04-13

Mrs. w. II. Osborne was hostess at
an ction party on Friday evening,
given at the Osborne home on La
Sale street, III honor of her sister
Miss Blanche Dunfield of Madison.
Four tables were occupied, the prizes
for highest scores being won by Miss
Louise Dessert and Frank Timlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
WAS NO SURPRISE
 SAYS SELHE|MER
States Former Rate COun- sel Says They Knew Facts
 Several Years Ago

H. (. selheimer, Birmingham attorney who was conspicuous in the railroad rate litigation by the state during the ad- ministration of ex-Gov. B. B. Conner, was not surprised when he read in The Age Herald yesterday morning the result Of the finding of the interstate commerce commission, which at the instance of the senate in adopting the resolution of Sem ator Luke Lea of Tennessee, inquired into the alleged political and commercial &C., tivity Of the Louisville and Nashville rail- road.
 But he was not surprised.
 When questioned last night in connec- ton with the report of the committee, MT. Selheimer said:
 T expected as much. As a matter of fact, we knew several years ago the facts discovered by the commission
 As is known. the commission declared that it had learned after diligent in qniry that the Louisville and Nashville railroad had spent money in newspaper publicity and charged that through it's associe ton with other railroads, 1t had endeavored to prevent competition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
 SAFETY FIRST CLUB CLOSES CONVENTION

New York. February 26.-The first con- vention of the Safety First Federation of America, attended by delegates from II states. ended it's session here today with the adoption of a resolution setting forth the purposes of organization. the election of all officers except president, and the selection of Detroit as the city for it's fall meeting.
 The aims of the federation, as ex- pressed in the resolution adopted. are ito coordinate the work of the many public safety bodies in a strong national or ganizaton; to promote the public safety movement, and to secure the enactment and enforcement of laws designed to se- cure such safety
 The convention appointed committee to submit to the directors the name of a suitable candidate for president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
GLEE CLUB CONCERT
 IS VERY ENJOYABLE
Vanderbilt Boys Delight Large Audience at Jeffer-
 s0n-Dance at Club

The concert of the Vanderbilt Glee club al the Jefferson last night proved most enjoyable. and the audience was enthusi- astie in ifs applause of many of the vocal selections rendered by the college men. While the first two or three numbers on the programme seemed somewhat tame. the melodies met the appreciation of the musical critics. The club soon began to warm 10 its work and the audience be- came more and more denonstrative in it's applause. Several comic songs brought down the house." and encore after encore was insistently demanded.
 Among selections giving greatest pleas ure were Little Grey Home in the West. 5 sung by MT. Meeks. and Lullaby from Joeelyn,a rendered by Mir lobe.
 feature of the evening was the dance and entertainment given at the Birming- ham Newspaper club in honor of the Van derolit men at the close Of the perform ance At the end of the first part of the programme an invitation was ten dered the audience to attend the enter tainment.
 The affair al the club was well attend ed, and the two upper floors were given over to the visitors. The tables were cleared away from the cafe floor for dancing purposes and the people enjoyed themselves until d late hour
 The programme was as follows:
 PART ONE.
 Vanderbilt Ode Vaughn)-The Club. 'l Want to Binger Lou" Meeks, Bar wick Henderson. Sciple, Henry, Offen- hsuser, Fevler and Vance
 Lullaby from Joselyn' (Godard)-Mr lobe
 Cant To Heah Me Callin' E (Gardner- Roma)-Mr. Douglas and the club
 The Ragpicker," MeeSs, Douglas Hen " and Vance.
 Sister Susie's Sewing Shirts for Sol diers,'' Mr. Sciple.
 Some Different Things" the club
 PART TWO.
 My Pale Brown Lady Sue, fBartIett)- Mir. Meeks and the club.
 A Pipe and Glass for Me" Prince- ton Triangle club)-Meeks, Barwick, Hen derson, Sciple, Henry. Oflenhauser. Fey Ter and Vance.
 "Gypsy Trail' fGalaway)-Mr. Doug las.
 Some More Different Things" the club De Coppah Moon (shelley)-M Meeks Douglas, Henry and Vance.
 Little Grey Home in the West" (Wil- mot-Loehr)-Mr Meeks
 70 Alma Mater" (Wannamaker-As sl- ford)-The club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Charged With Larceny

E. C. Bunch and R. J. Patterson were arrested about 10:30 o'clock last night by Detectives Watson and Ellard on charges of grand larceny. It is all -Ieged by the arresting officers that the two are responsible for many of the suit cases that have mysteriously disappeared at the Terminal station in the last few weeks. Bunch, who states that he is a draughtsman, and Patter- son, who claims to have relatives in Huntsville, were arrested in their rooms at 30S12 North Twenty fourth street and immediately following the arrest Patterson is alleged by the officers to have confessed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MEXICANS EXECUTE
 WEALTHY SPANIARD

San Antonio Tex, February 26-lno- eencia Narezo, a wealthy Spaniard of Matellaala. Mexico was executed sev- eral days ago al Matehuaia because he failed to meet demands for a contribu- ton. of 1 ,000,0 pesos to the Villa war fund, according to a dispatch tonight from San Luis Potosi. Two other residents of Matehuala also were shot to death by Villa troops when they failed to con tribute to the fund, the message states. and others have been threatened with death Americans are said to have been asked for loans, but none have been mo- leSted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
DESPAIR OF PASSING
 SHIP PURCHASE BILL

Washington February 26.-D aspai:- ing of amending the government ship purchase bill to meet objections of fn- surgent democratic senators, conierees on the measure tonight agreed to re port which would make permanent the proposed government shipping board and ship corporation. subject to the will of the President and Congress.
 Senator Fletcher. in charge os the bill, sad later there was nothing to encourage the view that the report would overcome opposition of Senate republicans. 1t was auggsated the re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Elwood ]. Steelinq

The remains of Elwood J. Steeling, a former resident of Birmingham, who died in Denver, will pass through Birming- ham this morning cn route to Vincent for irterment The following friends are requested to be at the Terminal station to act as pallbearers: Ernest Leonard, Will iian Mccartney, Thomas Whitfield, Glynn Veal, Thomas Floyd and Carl Rosenberg.
 The deceased is survived by his parents, Mir and Mrs. ]. M. Steeling; his widow and sister. Mrs Samuel Flemming of Avoroale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
WANTS TO IMPROVE
 TRADE RELATIONS

New York. February 26.--At a meet Ing of business men here today, called by Isaac Wolf. Jr., a New York mer- chant, who is president of the American Association of Commerce and Trade, with headquarters in Berlin. measures were discussed for encouraging trade relations in non-contraband goods be- tween this country and Germany.
 MT. Wolf said that a tentative plan, approved by the state department. pro- vides for the chartering of ship to take to Germany such goods as are not declared contraband and to return with cargo of similar character
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

tiat the enemy suffered heavy losses. In this region we captured four trench mortars.
 Flu Western Galicia in the zeISicline region we have repused repeated Aus trian attacks which were supported by violent artillery fire. The enemy suf- fered severely.
 "The fighting in the Carpathians has not shown important modification.
 .'In- the eastern Gaiician Roznatow re- zion we, repulsed four Austrian attacks and captured over 40 prisoners.
 Advances by the enemy upon Kholina, Kaluohta and Rybno were repused."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Russian Rcport

Petie grad, February 26.--(via London, Februs " q, 2:22 a. m.)-The following of- ficial communication from Russian head quarters was made public tonight
 The cnenlys infantry. which had crossed the Niemen near Sventoy anslS, was thrown back on the left bank of the river
 "On the same bank of the river. north of the Grodno forts, the fighting con tinues on an extensive front Some vil- lages have changed hands repeatedly.
 'The heavy German siege artillery com menced to Lombard Ossowetz at noon Thursday.
 An impetuous German attack against the sector between the Bobr and Ed Nanado rivers was repulsed with enor- nous losses to the enemy.
 Tn the Przasny sz region our troops have gained important successes, having forced the Germans to retreat on a 25- mile front. Counter attacks by the enemy were repulsed after stubborn bayonet fighting. Our troops continued the as- sault against villages still held by the enemy. We have captured more than looJ prisoners and many machine guns.
 Or the left bank of the vistula we repulsed German attack in the region of. Rorjimow and we have held our ground st the Morhely farm. which we captured Wednesday. It Is confirmed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
TURKISH GENERAL
 REPORTED EXECUTED

Copenhagen, February 27.--(Via London, S:50 a. m.)-A Berlin dispatch reports the execution of prominent Turkish genera in Syria. His death was ordered from Constantinople, it was said, the charge being made that he committed treason in endeavoring to carry out peace negotiations with the allies of the triple entente.
 The basis of the generals negotiations, it is stated, was the proclaiming of him. self as Sultan. the limiting of Trukey to Asia and the abandoning of Palestine and Mesopotamia to England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
STOCK BROKERS ARE
 FOUND NOT GUILTY

San Francisco. February 27.-J. C. wil- sen B. A. Wilbrand and P. C. Burke, stock brokers. charged with conspiracy to defraud federal depository. were found not guilty in federal court here tonight.
 Charles F. Baker, former assistant cashier, of the Crocker National bank, to defraud the institution. Baker is serving a To- wear prison term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Bread Prices May Be
 Suddenly Reduced

Chicago, February 26-rhe g. nnssr1s investigation into the price of ,isset aud flsur has led Charles F. Gym E-zifSe States district attorney, to belzxs .7z
 there is likely to be a sudden f&a.lf&zs { in the price of bread. it was said tdt< x
 The governments investigatlea s 5x peoted to be concluded shortlvt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
RUSSIANS CAPTURE
 GERMAN PRISONERS

Petrograd, February 2s.-"Niany pris1 oners' says the Russian official new agency, have been captured on thd reads toward Grodno. They belong td the newly formed Fortieth German arm,I corps. They say their corps sustained grave losses in spite or the success ol the Germans in the Augustowo forest.
 According to the captives the large hhmpef of prisoners taken by the Rus sians in the occupation of Moghely farm Was due to the suddenness of the Rus sian attack and the lack Of eSs,ses< | .ss German officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Indian Government to
 Stop Private Exports

London February 27.-t3:59 d. m.)--A Reuter- dispatch from Delhi, India. says the Indian government will prohibit all private exports of wheat flour until the end Of the year A previous order re- stricted exports until April L
 "The sole object of the new order,' says the correspondent, s to control prices which otherwise would rise and produce distress in India despite the abundant harvest
 If the wheat crop largely exceeds h. dia's requirements the government will endeavor to permit the export of the available surplus, provided it is estab- lished that local prices can be controlled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

port might win the support of some progressives.
 The report will be submitted fi'st '" the House. It cannot reach the Senate before Tuesday or Wednesday,
 No change was made by the conferees in the section of the measure as it passed the House, stipulating that ships would not be purchased in any way to disturb the neutrality of the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Alien Suspect Arrested

Moncton. N. B., February 26 Reinhol1 Eeide who is alleged to have possessed plans Of railway and highway bridges, was brought here today from Campbell ten. where he was arrested as an alien suspect He will be sent to the deten- ton camp at Halifax. Reide said he had served Ia years in the German navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
BRITISH MAKING
 UNDERWATER GUN

New York. February 2G-The Rev James O. Hannay, canon of St. Patrick S cathedral in Dublin. who arrived here tonight from Liverpool brought report Of an underwater gun he said he learned foe British admiralty was manufacturing 10 combat Germanys submarine warfare The gun, Canon Hannay said. distributed strapnel with great precision under water One gun of this type had been com pfeted and construction of others was being expedited, he added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Walter G. Smith

Funeral services over the remains of Walter c. Smith, aged 26 years, who was q victim of the fire at the Buyck X Thomss building last Tuesday morning, will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from his late residence, 2l4 South Nineteenth street lnterment will follow in EmNood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
William u. Hensel Dead

Savannah, Ga, February 2G.-Willia,n ocrat in Pennsylvania politics, and for merly president of the Pennsylvania as- sociation died here tonight. His body will be sent to his home in Lancaster. Pa. MT. Hensel was 63 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Miners Strike

Fort Smith. Ark, February 26.-About 200 union miners employed in the San Bois mines of the Blue Ridge Coal com pc ny, near McCurtain, Okla. left the mines today under instructions of the district executive board of the United Mine Workers, when it was announced that representatives of the operators and miners had failed to agree upon terms of wage contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Bank Is Insolyent

New York, February 26.--A bank rnptcy petition filed in 1913 against Harry B. Rollins, head of the former banking firm of $. H. B. HolIins X Co. was dismissed today in the tederal court upon the petition of Hol . Iins' attorneys, who represented that the Rollins firm is liouidating it's lia- bilities and that Rollins has settled his personal debts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
A New Era Dawns in NeckWear for Men Ne,Oest Spring Fashions
 in Mems Ties 55c

We invite the most particular man in Birmingham to come here today and see these new Ties. We will convince him that the greatest assortment of Ties in this city is here.
 Ties for Spring in four-in-hand styles, are in large, flowing shapes, in stripes, novel figures and solids; the prettiest of which are only 55c.
 The Bow Ties, larger, fuller and more attractive than ever before, are displayed here in all the new patterns--patterns you won't see in other stores--on heavier silks, bet ter qualities than you ever bought before for soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Willis D. Caddell

The remains of Willis D. Caddell. aged St years, a widely known citizen who died at his residence, 1917 Park avenue. north, were sent yesterday to Centreville for ip- terment by the Johns Undertaking com pany. The deceased is survived by his wife and son, P. T. Caddel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
MORGAN RESIDENCE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the residence of W. B. Morgan, 2501 Nine teenth street. Ensley, about 12:3G o'clock this morning The fire loss was estimated at $2G00 and is said to have been covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Deaths and Funerals
Linton POss

Fur eral services over the remains of Linton Poss, who was killed in the fire which destroyed the Buyck & Thomas building last Tuesday morning, were con- ductei at 2:3o o'clock yesterday after noon at the private chapel of Shaw &s Son. The Rev. ]. A. Bryan officiated In terment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Mrs. Carrie Morgan

Mrs. Carrie Morgan, aged r years, died yesterday afternoon in local infirmary following a very brief illness. Pending the announcement of funeral arrange nents the remains are being held at the Woodin undertaking rooms. The de- ceased is survived by her husband
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Mrs. Mary Muller

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary Muller. aged 45 years. who died yesterday morning at the family residence, 533 Twenty-first street south. will be conducted tomorrow aft ernoon at o'clock. lnterment will fol- low in Elmwood cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by her husband. Will liam Muller, and eight children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
C.. NJ, Cash

G M Cash, aged i2 years, and formerly resident of Birmingham, died at a New Orleans infirmary on February 22 In terment will take place in that city toda, The deceased is survived by one daugh- t,t Miss Atha Cash, of birmingham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Cotton Steamers Leaxe

Galeston, Tex, February 26.-Five steamers with cargoes of cotton and cot ton products valued at $,SG6,42S cleared from Galveston today for European ports Three of the vessels with cotton cargoes arsresatins A,Soo bales. departed late to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Francis Kelly

Funeral services over the remains or Francis Kelly, aged 4S years. who died Wednesday in a local infirmary, were conducted at } o'clock yesterday after noon at the private chapel of Lige Loy Irterpent followed in the southside Cath olic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
GERMAN ATTACHE IS IMPLICATED IN
 PASSPORT SCANDAL
tCoptinucd from Page one,

necessary an action by the state de- partnent.
 A high official of the government point cd out that attaches of embassies and legations are immune from civil or crim- inal prosecution and that in any case of misconduct or violation of American law, the state department would bring the mat ter to the attention of the attaches gov ernment so that he might be recalled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27
Mems 25c LiSIc Socks

Select Your "New Manhattan Noy| Men who are wise are selecting their Spring stocks of ManhattarI Shirts now. The prettiest patterns are going into their shirt drawers and the men who delay will be dis appointed. Of course, we will not all low our stocks of Manhattan Shirts
 to become depleted, but the best patterns are going now and we may| not be able to duplicate. Manhattan Shirts are reinforced with the we'll known
 Metric Shirts shirt of we'll known good quality whicll many men prefer because of their perfect fill and the attractiveness of the patterns irl which they come Either Manhattan or Metric Shirts offen choice in the new patterns for Spring anci prices range from 1.50 to $50
 tMen's Wear, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-27

JOHNS und.rtaklns Co. rhon. ioss.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-10-03
MEETS DEFEAT
At HANDS or VlR GINA
FumbIed Pass Gives Visitors a
Touchdown and Later Field
Goal is Kicked.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Oct. g.
Yale football stock took an unex-
pected drop today when University
of Virginia's clever and well bal
anced eleven won a ten to nothing
victory In the bowl. The visitors did
not score until the final period.
Captain Wilson and Guernsey, of
Yale, fumbled a lateral pass and
while the ball was rolling around
the ground near the Blues goal,
Cootman fell on it for touchdown
from which goal was kicked. A few
minutes later Thurman standing on
the forty yard line. and with a stiff
wind to aid him. booted the ball be-
tween the uprights for perfect field
goal. Yale threatened to score only
once and that was in the first quar-
ter. After an impressive rush up
the field for fifty yards Virginia
braced and Guernsey attempted q
field goal from the twenty-five yard
line but the kick went wide. Yale
was outplayed extensively ana de-
fensively. Neither team was able to
gain consistently. so the game re-
solved itself into a punting duel be-
tween Thurman Of Virginia, and viii
son, of Yale. ~:sh the laurels going
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-10-03
RIFLE TEAM
From This State is Off for
Jacksonville Match This
Morning.

CHARLESTON, Oct. 2-Plans were
completed tonight for the West Vir-
ginia National Guard rife team to
leave Sunday morning for Jackson
vile, Fla, to compete in the matches
held there under the auspices Of the
National Rife Association.
The West Virginia shooters will be
oficered as follows:
Team captain. Major John H. Char
mock. First Infantry, Charleston;
team coach, Brigadier General John
6. Bond, adjutant generals depart
ment. Charleston; team spotter. First
Lieutenant Howard E. Devaughn.
Second Infantry, Parkersburg: range
officer. Captain Cornelius L. Burdette,
Charleston.
Captain Burdette in rife shooting
competition at the Olynpiad in Stock
holm in 1912 proved himself the
champion rifle shot Of the world.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-10-03
Ohio STATE
Opens Its Football Seasonwith
10 to s Victory over
Wesleyan.

COLUMBUS. Oct. ohio States
football season was opened here to-
day with a 10 to 6 victory over Ohio
until the last quarter during which
Wesleyan advanced with forward
passes until within striking distance
OF ohio's goal. Then quarterback
Battenfield shot the ball straight to
CHM. Ohio States feet right end.
who ran ninety-two yards for his
teams third touchdown.
Ohio States first touchdown Yas
made early in the game by Quarter
back Norton, after a forty-three
yard run. A blocked punt near the
Wesleyan goal line resulted in Ohio
States second touchdown. In the
.nlrd quarter. Halfback Walters, Of
Wesleyan. picked up fumbled BAN
on his own fifteen yard line and
ran to Ohio States twenty-five yard
line where CHM overlook him.