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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
GRUBB BUSINESSES THIRTY-FOUR SUITS
 AGAINST l.. & N.
Three Million Dollars Involved in De cision in Case Which Is Outgrowth of Knight, Yancey & Co.
 Dealings

Huntsville. April 7.-(speoiaL)--Ju Gruhb of the federal district court today dismissed si suits against the Louisville and Nashville railroad that were instituted by English. French, German and Italian cotton firms who did business with the bankrupt cotton firm of Knight, Yancey & Go. of Decatur. The suits involved more than $3,000.000 and plaintiffs sought to fix responsibility for their losses upon the railroad because of its alleged negli- gence of the handling of bills of lading. The first suit here was that of Alexander Ecoles X Co. of London.
 Judge Grubb ruled that the plaintiffs had not proved the liability of the rail- road. His ruling was sustained by the court of appeals and writ of certiorari was refused by the supreme court of the United States. There is one other case remaining of the great number filed against them following the failure of Knight, Yancey & Go. that is in the Ala bama supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
BRYAN URGES PARTY
 TO HELP PROHIBITION
Secretary of State Letter Democratic National of Iowa, Says He Hopes Democrats There Will
 Take Stand Against Liquor

, Washington, April 7.Secretary Bryan tonight made public letter he had writ ten to L. ". Remington. democratic na- fiqnal eeraritteefaan erom tova. exntess- ing the hope that Iowa democrats would take a stand for prohibition and vote against officials who could be controlled by the liquor interests.
 In a statement given out with the let ter, MT. Bryan said he hoped to see the democratic party take the prohibition side wherever the question was raised. and that if the liquor interests insisted on making an issue in the selection of a national committeeman.
 The people opposed to the liquor traffic could not afford to ignore it.
 T do not know to what extent the liquor question will be an issue in the campaign next year." MT. Bryan added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

At the present time it does not seem probable that it will find place in the platform of either the democratic or the republican party, but there is no reason why the nauonai committeeman should not represent the sentiment of the party on this subject as on other subjects
 Mir. Remington had written MT. Bryan that his name was being used in behalf of candidate for the national committee.
 In his letter to MT. Remington Mir. Bryan said
 The legislature of Iowa has voted stat utory prohibition and has also submitted to the people a prohibition amendment to the constitution. 1t becomes necessary, therefore, for the voters of Iowa to act upon the liquor question:, both in choos- ing another legislature and in voting upon the amendment submitted The democrats of Iowa, constituting a considerable DOT
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Mehmed Y in Authentic Interview Discusses Tur- keys Position in the European Struggle
IS CONFIDENT THAT
 HIS TROOPS WILL
 WITHSTAND ATTACK
Sultan Shows Keen Interest in Human Side of Con- flict and Laughs at Re- pulse of the Allies

ConstanfinopIc, April 7.-(via The Hague and London, I0;3O D. rn.)---s.I am convinced inc DardaneIle cannot he forced. The brave conduct of the Turk fsh troops in the recent operations per- mits me to conclude that although the allies use every means at their disposal they will he unable to achieve their pur- pose.-
 Thus spoke Mehmed. V. Sultan of Fur key, and first caliph of the NToslem world today in an audience granted the Asso- ciated Press correspondent. The Sultan throughout the audience expressed the greatest confidence in Turkeys ability to withstand the onslaught of the allied forces, and followed with keen interest a description of the allies operations of March IS against the Dardanelles forts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
DECISIVE STRUGGLE BETWEEN CARRANzA AND VILLA AT HAND
Mexican Commanders Mass Troops for Engagement Which Will Settle
 Supremacy

Vera Cruz, April 5.--General Obrcgon says that he inflicted n serious defeat on the Villa troops today between Ce- Inya and Irapunto. on the Mexican Central railroad. It was the first big engagement since the evacuation of Mexico City.
 General obregon In his official re- port says that Francisco Villa was per sonniIy in command of his forces. The fighting continued for some go hours. according to the report. and after the retreat of Villas men more than 1000 of Villas dead were found on the field. Four hundred prisoners were taken.
 Obregon reported to General Car ranza that he would continue imme- diately his advance.
 Washington, April 7.--Advices indicating that battle was imminent which would decide whether the yilla-Zapata forces were to control unmolested the railroad route from Mexico City to the border. or S'Siittdi ODEt5oil, AdFrdIlZd commander, would cut off the northern troops from communication with the capital. attracted wide interest here today.
 Officials attach much importance to the outcome of the contest expected to be fought about Queretaro. where two armies have been concentrated.
 Fighting continues near Tampico, but indications are that both sides have drawn on their forces there to strengthen their lines about Queretaro. That has given of ficials some relief because they believe there Is less likelihood of attacks on the oil tanks at Tampico.
 Conditions at Mexico City are un- changed. Duyal West, personal represent alive of President Wilson, has arrived there and Will confer with the Villa zapata officials. He had many confer ences at Vera Cruz with Carranza. His mission Is understood to be to report com
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
CENTER DENIES
 R. R. c. PETITION

Montgomery. April 7.-tSpecial) Judge Gaston Gunter of the city court of Mont gomery today denied the petition of the state railroad commission requiring the Louisville and Nashville and the Central of Georgia railroads to install physical connection at Samson.
 The railroad commissions petition was based on orders issued by the commis- sion seevral months ago requiring the railroads to establish the connection. The railroads refused to comply with the or der and the commission at once took the matter to court.
 Judge Gunter sustained tue demurrer of the railroads on the grounds that the commission issued the order without talk ing testimony in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
BRITISH STEAMER
 REPORTED ASHORE

san Fi,anciseo. April 1.-The, British steamer Glen Roy, from Portland via Hcng Kong. China. for London, was re- ported ashore on the Farindon shoal off singapore, India, in a message received here today. The report said the Glen Roy was leaking badly, but that assis- tance had been sent. ts
 The Glen Roy is rated at 4ls1 tons She is owned by MeGregor Cow & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
WOODW ARD. YACHT
 IS SAFE IN PORT
Report That Vessel Was Missing Is
 Denied by Mrs. Wood F ward Here

Mobile, April 7.-The gasoline yacht Ethel M Ward, owned by A. II. Wood- ward, wealthy steel manufacturer of Bir- mingham, is reported missing in the gulf. The vessel left Pensacola several days age for Mobile, and has not since been reported. Inquiries were made here to- night by the collector of port on behalf of the relatives of MT. Woodward, who Is a brother-in-law of Senator Oscar w.. Underwood.
 A. II. Woodward, owner of the yacht, is confined to his bed at his home, 1908 Waucoma avenue. The above dispatch was read to Mrs. Woodward last night by The Age-Herald. She said that MT. Wood- ward has just received a message from the captain of the Ethel Ward at Pen sacola saying that the vessel had not left that port but would proceed to Mo- bile this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

 1-Sultan thinks the Dardanelles i'm
 pregnable
 Russians cross mountain ranges The Prinz Eitel interned. Last installment of French war review 2-Oates critcizes medical association. 3-Retirement of two young men re-
 marked. EEditorial comment. 5-Recess committee considers taxation
 problems.
 Judge Smith saves the county s10000.
 erly.
 Exum entertains Rotary club. 6-Society M 7-Sports. 8-Jess Willard again on American soil 9-Maxine Elliott doing great work for.
 the Belgians. rz+ 12-Avondals citizens hear bond issue
 argued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08


 given by the correspondent of the asso- ciated Press. who acted as spokesman for those who had been accorded the audi ence.
 Tine Sultsn's discussion of the lombard nent showed that he was well informed on the affair, but he was greatly inter- ested in the human aspect of this tre- inendous action. What was the effect of the enemy's fire? What impression was made upon the mind by the Turkish troops and what was the fate of the pop ula ton of the towns near the forts bonn barded? These were eager questions the Sultan asked.
 Mehmed V was in a most cordial frame of mind. Many incidents related by the correspondents brought to the Sultan's face smiles of satisfaction. appreciation ana amusement. How the correspondents hal been obliged to iaslSe nasty retreat when Kale Sultanie was reached by the allies shells appeared to be of special interest to his majesty.
 When one of the correspondents told the Sultan Mat he had been rendered ner- vous in Chanak Kalessi by the explosion of large shells, which impelled him to stoop at every detonaton, and how an old interpreter, who also was retreating, touched him on the arm each time, saying, rYoclS fdsmet," the Sultan was much amused, and touched the newspaper man on the shoulders and explained that the use Of the word skismet' was improper under such circumstances, and that ''kader'' should have been used.
 His majesty asked of the sinking of the French warshp Bouvet and the Brit ish Irresistible. That the former had dis appeared within three minutes brought a look into the kindly gray eyes of his majesty as if he regretted that so many human beings had perished without chance to fight for life
 Smile of Satisfaction
 Tn. Sultan asked if his troops appeared happy and oontented The answer brought new smile of satisfaction to his face.
 Tt has been said that it was luck that made our victory on March IS, so complete and great he remarked, but
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
GROWN PRINCESS
 HAS NEW DAUGHTER

Berlin, April 7.--(via London. 7:4s p. m. )-Crown Princess cece- Hey today gave birth to a daugh- ter. Mother and child are doing we'll.
 The crown princess. a daughter of the late Friedrich Franz III of Mecklenburg- -Schwerin. married Frederick William in June, 1905. They now have five children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Punishment Bill Defeated

Trenton, N. J., April IA bill designed to abolish capital punishment in New Jersey was defeated in the house to- day. The measure proposed to substi- ute life Imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08

the east nnd the biiIy country bety $1 continue to he scenes of saneuint o0.- engagements. but little or no " is forthcoming of the progress q 0 oat- ties. oS
 Except in the Uzsok pass 4e Carr pathians, where the Austrian4 assisted by Germany, are offering stubborn re- crossed the first range of mountains and can look down the southern slopes toward the plains of Hungary It is as- serted that part of the army which has crossed the mountains is maneuverine to get behind the Austro- Germans hold ing the UzsolS pass.
 The Austrians admit that things are going bad and are anxiously awaiting German endorsements being hurried to their aid.
 The Austrains also are fighting in Bukowina but this is a secondary oper- ation, The engagements in progress in northern Poland. where the Russians are trying to push back the Germans into East Prussia, also appear to be unimportant
 French on Offensive
 Between the Mouse and Moselle. the French, like their eastern ally, are on the offensive. attempting to force the Germans to give up St. Mihiel The Ger man official report claims all French attacks were repulsed. but semi off lcial statement from Rerlin savs ths s.l , cording to "a prearranged plan the German outposts retreated from Reg melville and Fey-en- Have" The French sometime ago reported the capture of these towns and claim to have made almost daily progress since then.
 The Be1gians have regained a bit of ground they lost in Flanders, but else where there has ueen no change in the west
 Although no announcement has been made, the general expectation in mil itary circles here is that a combined land and sea attack on the Dardanelles will begin shortly and that at the same time the Russians. now apparently in command in the Black sea, will bonn pdiu lle DOSpHOruS LOTUS.
 Botha Victorious
 In Africa General Botha's Union of South Africa forces continue their vic- torious march along the railways. but thus for have not overtaken the main German army, which it is though here is trying to draw the old Boer general as far from his base as possible before making stand.
 
 In England the drink question re- mains uppermost in the minds of the people. The cabinet met today to dis cuss what governmental action should be taken, but announced no decision. Meantime hundreds of public men are Following the Kings example and ban ishing alcoholic liquors from their nousehoids churches are making plea to the people that they at least take the pledge to abstain from 'liauor until inc war is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-08
Portion of Czar's Troops Penetrate the Carpathians and Are Fighting in Hungary
GERMANS REPORT
 FRENCH ATTACKS
 IN WEST REFUSED
Paris Dispatches, However, Conflict With German Advices-Engagements in BukOwina Continue

London, April 7.-The Carpathians r the east nnd the hiiIy country bety s<1 the Rivers Mouse and Moselle in K 00 continue to he scenes of sanguinf 0yAI r engagements, but little no " is forthcoming of the progress q 0&oat- ties. 0S
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
OBITUARY Of GOOD MAN
W|LLADS RAT 1TENB0RG

The funeral of the late Willads
RattenEorg, was held Saturday af-
ternocn, October 10Th. 1915, at the
Danish Lutheran church of this
place. Deceased was a faithful mem
Der Of that church till his death,
which occurred at the st. Joseph
hospital Of Omaha, October 18th,
1915.
He was born in Schleiswig, Ger
many, in 1850. His first wife died
at an early age, leaving him with
four children. AT the age of thirty
he left the old country for the
United States Shortly after he was
married to Miss Ma,ie Hansen and
settled near Elkhorn and from then
have made this locality their home.
He has been citizen OF this town
the last twelve years, during which
time he has been more or less ac-
lively engaged in various business
undertakings.
For several Years he was presi-
dent, and at the time of his death,
treasurer Of the Danish Lutheran
church of Elkhorn. He was a men,
ber of the board of trustees of the
Danish Orphans home west of town.
and member of the local school
board. He also held the place of
one of the directors of the A.. N.
R. R.
Deceased was public spirited
and progressive and was generally
actively Identified with most all
enterprises for the advancement of
the interest of the public and COM
munity.
Deceased is survived by his wife
and ten children. They are Nels
and Hans, of Hamlin; Andrew, Will
lie, John and Peter of Elkhorn;
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
R|TzEN-JENSEN
WEDDING LAST WEEK

The marriage of Walter Jensen
and Miss Carrie Lauritzen was
solemniZed at the home of the
brides parents Wednesday afternoon
of last week, Rev. Rasmussen, of
the Danish Lutheran church per
forming the ceremony. Just the inn
mediate relatives We're present to
witness the ceremony
The groom resides in Elkhorn ano
is we'll educated, energetic young
man.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Lauritzen of north
of Extra. She has made her home in
this community most of her life
and has hosts of friends who are
interested in her welfare.
The young couple will reside with
the groom's parents in Ell1horn.
We extend our heartiest congrat
ulations.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
DR.. LANTz AND WIFE
RETURN TO EXTRA

Extra and the whole community
rejoice at the thought that DR..
Lantz and his excellent wife will
be numbered with our population
once more.
The partnership DR.. Lantz formed
with DIR. Elery Of that city when
he moved to Audubon, some time a.
go, was a very unfortunate one in
deed, DIR. Elery being sick man
at that time, later died.
This worthy young couple social
ly and intellectually are as fine as
can be found and are useful citizens
The doctor is again ready to wait
on his old trade with the same vim
and determination that for some
time he enjoyed.
The young people has rented the
bungalow of Mr.. L. P. Christensen
while the Doctors office rooms will
be in the new store building of Mr..
e. D. Cotton upstairs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
HON OF TO WHITAKER
GONE WITH c R | { P

1t is said that it is better to
be born lucky than rich," and ''all
things come to him who waits" etc.
The proof comes in the case of
the Hon. Otto Witthauer with an
appointment to the position of Car
Cooperage Inspector for five states.
Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, South Da-
kota and Minnesota. His business
is to oversee and adjust anything
that may look careless or cause a
leakage of the grain carload while
in transit from the railway COM
pany through carelessly loading
grain cars, not fit, or by using good
and bad grain doors-(the one
causing a leak to the other etc.) is
a cause of thousands of dollars,
in claims, being filed. To save all
this waste and correct the evil is
his part in the great Rock Island
system. His great experience in the
diversity of life will be matured
help to him in this new, employ
ment, but the absence from home
at all times will not be pleasant.
His residence will be in Extra as
before.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
THE JOURNALS
HAPPY FAMILY

The Journal extends greetings;
and is pleased with the marks of
appreciation which it has received.
Our aim is to make the Journal
the newsiest, breeziest, cheeriest
and best paper afloat, and we need
your encoura cement, cooperation
and assistance.
We keep you in touch with your
neigh hbors,, inform you of current
happenings and foster a feeling of
good cheer generally
What if you do have an auto?
You can't go and see all your neigh
bors every week, and attend to
things at home, too, but by read
ing the Journal you know what
they are doing while in your own
home.
The weekly newspaper is educat-
ing and inspiring reading matter,
for what is education but know
ledge of things, and keeping inform
ed of the trend of the times is in
spring.
Now we come to the main issue.
We would like to have every name
on our list paid in advance
subscrib ber, and the time seems
ripe for the accomplishment of our
desire.
Many are already among the paid
ups but there are some who are
in arrears. The sum is not large
for each individual but the aggre-
gate is large fer us.
Who will be the first to respond
The Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
SCHOOL NOTES

The following program will be-
presented at the High School by
the Corinthean society, Friday after
noon,, October 29th at 2:3O.
Extra High School Booster Program
Piano Duet, Helen Gault and Mary
Hensley.
Address, President, Orwin Masching.
Reading, Decima Edwards.
Paper, 'The school in the Commjuni.
ty,' Frances Voss.
Booster Speeches.
Extra Leonard Kline.
High Mary Voss.
School Golden zyke.
Song School.
Paper "Exira-Past, Present, Fu-
ture" Mattel 5ssen
Essay THE Country School" Earn
est Nelson.
Reading Fern McNary.
Booster Poem Original, Helen Tib-
ben.
Adjournment.
Everybody welcome.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
SHELLEY FAMILIES VISIT
SCRANTON RELATIVES

The Shelley families ran across
the country by auto to Scranton,
last Sunday afternoon to cali on
L. B. Carpenters, brother of
Mrs. Shelley Sr. and formerly of
Cameron township, but now resi-
dents of that place. The Rev Car
penter being pastor of the NJ. E.
church there at present. They found
the family nicely located, we'll sat
isfied and having good church to
serve, this being their third year
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobsen and daugh-
ter, Myrtle, spent Saturday at the
Nels Nielsen home in the country.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
WARNING TO DEALERS
WHO Use WAGON SCALES

Forty per cent of the scales test
ed by the State Inspector, are found
to be inaccurate, due to poor care.
The Inspectors are busy check
ing UP the scales over the state.
So far they have found that most
of the Elevator scales are i'm good
condition.
At Waterloo one scale was Off
100 lbs. At Clalinda a scale was
off 600 cwt ON $500 lbs load.
AT Sioux Center the City scales
was off 35 lbs on 500 pounds.
At Rock Rapids the city scales
was off 45 lbs on a load.
Now that fall coal buying is on,
Chief Weight and Measure Inspec-
tor, e. w. VamDuyn, is devoting
his attention to checking up deliv-
cries of short weight coal. Last
week dealer was fined $4,000 and
costs for selling coal short 525 lbs
on load of 5000 lbs, and $25.00
and costs for selling Hobs. short
on two ton load.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28
THRIFT DAY ANN|vER-
SARY SHOULD Be YEARLY

The corporations, the liquor inter
est and the multimillionaires are
not the owners of the earth, despite
the shouting of the yellow press.
The world belongs to the thrifty
man. We all realize that no talent,
no circumstances, no opportunities
will make a man success in life
without the virtue of thrift, hence
the movement for a national Thrift
Day is receiving encouragement 1t
is proposed by the International Coz
gress for Thrift that the president
and the governors OF the states de-
signate a day, the Sunday before
labor Day as Thrift Day. The idea
is a worthy one, and the labor or
ganizations of the country are sup
porting it. The constant application
of thrift will make the world bet
ter place to live in. There will be
fewer inmates of charit able imstitu.
tions. fewer applicants for aims,
less poverty and more happiness. 1t
is proposed to establish state as
we'll as NATIONAL headquarters for
the association, and an active CAM
paign undertaken for educat ting the
easy going and thoughtless.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1915-10-28

Miss Willoughby's sister, Marian
Willoughby, of Dexter, visited the
latter part of the week here. Miss
PerIey and Miss Willoughby gave
spread for her sister and number
of the teachers on Saturday night.
The girls floor work in the gym
nasium, under the instruction of
Miss Perley, is now fully started.
A class party was enjoyed by the
Sophomores at the home OF Fern
McNary, Friday evening. All men,
bers of the faculty were present,
also some friends of Fern McNary
from Audubon. The rooms Were de-
corated with green and white, the
class colors.
The Seniors had moonlight pic
uic last Friday evening in Mdlli-
mans woods.
A Teachers Study Center was
held here last Saturday morning
and afternoon. 1t was conducted by
Miss Stearns, assisted by Prof. G.
e. Cable and Miss Sarah Rice. The
meetings were Well attended by
teachers in the Rural schools of
Audubon County, as we'll as those
in Extra High School who are TAX
ing Normal Training Work. Other
study centers are to be held here
later.
A beautiful copy of the History
of Audubon County which is edited
by MIR. H. F. Andrews, was present.
ed to the school by Professor Hoy
man. This is an interesting book
and will be highly appreciated by
the students here.
Carl Grinyer has discontinued his
school work in the Extra High
School, and departed for his home
in Wiota.
Miss Willoughby is now rooming
at the Wilson home and Miss Ry-
der is rooming at Mrs j. Getty's.
Miss Willoughby,, Miss Ryder and
Miss Perley will board at Mus. Get
tvs home.
Thad Seibert has stopped attend
ing school and will return to his
work again.