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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13
DANIELS TO SPEAK At
MONUMENT UNWILLING
Secretary of Navy Will Be
Guest at Notre Dame on
Decoration Day.

Josephus Daniels, secretary Of the
navy. will be the principal speaker
at the unveiIing of a preternatural
monument cut from Marathon county
Wisconsin granite, at NOtre Dame
university on Decoration day.
The extraordinary monument will
be erected on the BrOWnson campus
as soon as the weather viii permit
the foundation will be laid. The
monument is TO carry a bronze tablet
cast from the metal recovered from
the United States battleship Maine
and is TO be surmOunted by an eight
inch shell recovered from the ill
fated ship.
The presentation Of the monument
will be more impressive to local peo-
pie than was the presentation of
Meagher's battle sword last year be-
cause a local student was on the
doomed ship. In addition TO the
Maine trophies there Will be a bronze
George ShillingtOn, former student
enrolled in Brownson hall, who went
down with the Maine.
Besides the secretary of the navy
many noted speakers will be on the
program as well as the heads Of
military organizations from all parts
of the country The cadet battalion
ana DaDQ VIII form an important
feature at the exercises. The local
battalions have created much COM
ment among military men all over
rhe country ever since the summer OF
1910 when the war department of
the United States appointed capt r.
r Stogsdahl as professor Of military
tactics in the local institution. The
next year brought out such large
numbers that an assistant professor
was required and Seargent Campbell
was appointed as the instructor in
the rifle range. Last year was the
first year for the rife team and such
good work was shown that the locals
were put in a higher class. SO far this
year the team is making a credit
able showing in class = and has
equalled the scores made in the high
est class.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13
Y. w. C. A. TO ENTERTAIN
CHICAGO SECRETARY
Miss Ida V. JOntz Coming to South
Bend Next Week to Make
Several Talks.

Miss Ida V. Jontz of Chicago. execu-
tive secretary of the central field of the
Young Women's Christian association
will be the guest of the South Bend
Y. w c. A. Monday and Tuesday.
Open night for the gymnasium de-
partment Will be held Monday evening
when Miss Jontz will attend the DEM
OnstratiOn of the years work in that
department given by the class that
meets at o'clock. Guests are invited
TO the balcony for this program.
The members of the Y. W. c. A
board will meet Miss Jontz Tuesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Y. w. g
A. parlOrs, and the general member
ship is invited to hear an address by
Miss Jontz Tuesday evening following
the meeting Of the Business WOmen's s
Bible class.
Mrs. George VI. Studebaker will
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13
ENGLAND REJOICES OVER
SUCCESSFUL AIR RAID.

LONDON, Feb. 13.-All England is
rejoicing today. The successful raid
by British airships on the German
positions in Belgium has given the
public confidence that the country
viii be able TO check the threatened
blockade OF the coast Of Great Brit
ain by the Germans.
The raid was the greatest in the
history Of the war. over 30 aero
planes, under command Of Wing
Commander Samson. took part in
the raid. I'm which not "A single MA
chine o ruilot was lost. Two machines
were damaged Claude Grahame-
White had the misfortune 10 fall into
the sea, but ne and his plane were
rescued by French gunboat off
Nieuport and taken into Dunkirk
The public IS waiting for more de
tails Of the successful raid. From the
official report issued of the raid IL is
known that the English raiders cover
ed wide area in their operations and
inflicted great damage on those posi-
tiOns i'm Belgium held by the Germans.
Assail German Gun Positions
German gun positions IN various
towns we're assailed and the British
observers report that they left behind
them trail OF ruins and burning
buildings from which German soldiers
were driven in dismay by the haiieof
deadly missiles from above.
The attack was undoubtedly made
TO destroy the proportions made .ty
the Germans for the threatened block
ade Of the English coast.
Middlekerke Bruges 0stend and
Blankenberghe were the principal
points Of attack Other small places
where German troops We're assembled
were also targets for the British eN-
pIosives
The German air pilots were taken
unaWares andf no hostile craft were
encountered b. the British The Ger
man artinerymen and those in charge
OF the air craft guns mounted u
every occupied Belgian town. were
surprised, too. and did not open IRE
until the British swept by and the
damage had been done.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13
Government Announcement
That Retirement from East
Prussia Is for Strategic Rea-
sons Fails to ReaSSure.
FOLLOWS PLANS MADE
AT WARS BEGINNING
All England Is Rejoicing Over
Success of Air Raid on the
German Positions in BEL
gium.

PETROGRAD. Feb "a Gloom
pervades the Russian capital today.
Despite the announcement that the
Russian retirement from East Prus-
Sia was for the purpose OF chooSing
their own battle ground. the public is
showing uneasiness over the situa-
tion. They cannot understand why
after receiving optimistic reports OF
the steady advance OF the car
forces into German territory the
statement should be issued that the
offensive OF the Russians was checked
and they were driven back 50 miles
in their own territory.
The determined nature OF the Ger
man operations in tie Mazurian
lakes district destroys any suppo-
sition that this movement in part OF
the kaiser's forces is merely one 10
distract attention and divert forces
from the main issue in Poland. IL IT.
believed here that this latest move
ment is but the beginning OF "a series
OF long and active operations which
may definitely settle the struggle on
the East Prussian frontier.
Follow Early Plans.
The RuSsien general staff is fol-
lowing out the plans made in the
early part of the war, according 10
all reports. They are dispOsing OF
their forces in practically the same
territory where they SO deCisiVely de
feated the German attempts on the
banks of the river Nieman in the
early struggle.
The Semi-cirCular formation az the
Russian forces. which recently CN-
tended from the Mazurian lakes
northWard TO Tilst. has now there
fore changed its position without ap-
parently altering its general shape.
One horn of the crescent is now rest
/ inc i'm, no of h.a
other i'm the province Of hOVnO
The three reports that the Russians
have made an S0-mile retirement
from East Prussia. that the Russian
offensive is progressing north OF the
Nistula IN Poland (the Mlawa-Sier-
pee district) and that the Germans
are being pushed back from the
Bzura in central Poland are clearly
not compatible and indicate that
much has been left unsaid in the re-
ports.
The new German move has both
an aggressive and defensive charac-
! ter. Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
| brought probably 200. 600 additional
men TO its execution. Had the Ger
mans been able 10 ciPCumEcnt the
Russian columns between Tilsit and
/ the lakes the situation would have
/ been serious for some time. but the
/ Russians already are adjusted with
/ their front unbrOken. for a decisive
/ struggle in East Prussia. a pro
/ lOnged, stubborn encounter is begin
ming.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13
Latest Bulletins
From War Zone

ATHENS. Feb. 13. = Three
hundred Albanians crossed the
Montenegrin frontier today and
attacked the outposts. They
were driven off after losing 40
killed and so prisoners.
CONSTANTINOPLE CVia Am
sterdam and Berlin), Feb. 10
The Porte has forwarded a pro-
test to neutral countries against
the Russians on account of their
sinking of the American steamer
Washington, which was reported
TO have been sunk i'm the Black
sea by Russian warships.
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 13.-The
German campaign in East Prus-
sia is being conducted by Gen.
EichOrn, according TO a dispatch
from Berlin today.
Gen. Eichorn was to have
taken command of the troops in
the western theater of war, but
the fact that he was suffering
from typhoid when the war
broke out prevented him from
taking an active part.
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg
is conducting operations from
Insterburg. where he has main
tained his headquarters for a
week. The kaiser arrived there
yesterday.
ATHENS, Feb. 13--Greece has
lodged a vigorous protest with
Turkey against the action Of the
secret police in ConstantlnOple
minister. The grand vizier has
expressed his regret over the in
cident and replied to the Greek
protest that he would bring the
matter to the notice of his gov
ernment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13

speak at the regular parlor talk IN the
library at the association building fol-
lowing Miss JontZ's talk. Her subject
will be Good Taste in Dress" Since
changing the talk from Friday to
Tuesday evenings more girls are find
ing it possible to enjoy these informal
gatherings.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13

MILLINGTON. ~ IA stolen
'-homing cow owned by r. p. Run
Won escaped from the thieves re-
turned home and broke into ii
stable.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13

OSSINING. y N-The 1.6Q0 in-
mates of Sing Sing prison are sub
mitting titles from which VIII be se-
lected the name for the moving pic.
lures OF convict seeking a new
start. Fifty dollars has been offered
for the best title.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13
THE WEATHER.

INDIANA. - Rain to-
night: colder in south
portion. sunday clOEdy
and colder. preceded by
rain.
LOWER MICHIGAN
Rain in south and rain or
snow in north portion to-
night and Sunday: colder
in southwest portion Sun
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-02-13
LUNCHEON FOR WARD

complimentary TO Edward ]. Ward
OF the University OF Wisconsin.
luncheon will be served ri the nigh
school wednesday evening. Feb. Il. at
$50 o'clock Mr.. ward is TO be the
guest OF the knife and Fork club and
the municipal recreation committee
He viii speak TO both organizations
on the Civic club movement oT which
he Is the father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15
PERSONAL

l The following personals are from tho Wheeler Business college: | Miss Carrie ogden of the stenographic department has accepted a position with
 the Palace of Sweets. beginning Au- gust IT.
 1 Miss Dorothy Chapman left Tuesday for Atlanta. where she has accepted a posi- | tion as stenographer in the traffic depa It. | ment of the Norfolk and Western rail road
 Mrs. c. H. Ramey of the stenogra phic department Is temporarily employed by MT. Carter, motion picture department of
 The Age-Herald. -. Mr George Duncan QS98) of Eugene. ! Ore, was pleasant caller at the college Thursday. MT. Duncan has a good po-
 sition with the Southern Pacific railroad. Mr. Noble Richardson d91N has &C., cepted stenographic position with the Central Bank and Trust company.
 Jasper.
 Miss Rebecca Karll Is now employed as bookkeeper and stenographer with the firm of Loveman, Joseph x Loeb. Miss Eva Denman has a temporary posi- ton with the Jeffries Manufacturing company as stenotypist Miss Freda Shields will leave Saturday for Memphis on a two weeks vacation, A. N. Andrews is temporarily employed
 by the Protective Life Insurance com pany
 Miss Elizabeth School has temporary
 position as stenotypist with Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
 Miss Elveria Ballenger has returned to Dora, where she has accepted position as teacher. and will return later to complete her course.
 The friends of Aaphonso .,dy wil, re- gret to learn that he has s.sn confined to his home for the past two oweeks on account of a sprained ankle.
 Isadore Kerner has accepted position as stenographer with g. F. Cornelius & Co.,. brokers.
 The following new students have en- rolled during the past week: Miss Mary Louise Johnson. Birmingham; Miss Leila Davis. Birmingham; F. A. Guy, Eden: Thomas H. Benners, Birmingham; War ren Knight. Gibson. La; Abe Newman, Birmingham: C. J. Bell. Birmingham: Joe Witt Dadeville: Paes Allen. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15

ing the suffrage and nonsuffrage states were exhibited, and the speakers pointed out the states that had had equal suf- frage for years and the many progress sive measures that had been adopted in these states since the women had been given the ballot.
 Despite the rattle of street cars and the chug of the ever present jitney the ladies kept at their task and made themselves heard in spite of the noise and were given a very respectful hearing by the assembled crowds. The speakers appealed to the fairness of their hearers determin- ing the justice of their cause and asked them to familiarize themselves with what women suffrage really meant. The street speakings will be held each Saturday night during the summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15
DESTRUCTION OF SPANISH-AMERICAN PEOPLE IS DENIED

Santa Fe.. N M, August N-Re- ports of disaffection among the Spanish American people of this state elicited a statement signed by the governor, the attorney general and secretary of state. The statement says:
 Reports of disaffection towards the government of the United States among citizens of Spanish descent in New Mex leo or Colorado are without any founda- ton in fact. and do our people great injustice That portion of our popula- tion Is as incapable of any treason to our government as would be the people of New England ors Virginia or any other part of the country. One who signs this Is a native citizen of Spanish descent and the two others have lived in New Mexico over one-third of a century.
 The statement was signed by w. C. Mcdonald. governor of New Mexico: An toni Lucero. secretary of state. and Frank w. Clancy, attorney general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15
IDENTIFIED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE INDUSTRIALLY
"Uncle Jimmy Located Warrior Coal Fields and Developed Other Mines. Came to This Country in 1869 From Scotland
By CHARLES H. MANDY

"This morning at breakfast I said to my
 wife,
 But one golden wedding we see In a
 life,
 'Tis fifty long years since the clergy
 man said,
 In those clear, ring tones, with
 this ring thee 1 wed
 So it is, so it is said my dear old wife
 Jane.
 Let's have our wedding day over again. So we went to the church with our
 cheeks all aglow.
 And the same love at heart as we had
 years ago
 70 for the golden visions
 O for the crimson glow,
 O for the gladstone day dreams
 Fifty years ago.
 O for the fairy voices,
 And the songs they used to sing,
 Telling of heavenly joys, my boys,
 Found in a golden ring
 On Wednesday, August IS, MT. and Mrs. James Hllhouse of North Birmingham will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. Not In the length and breadth of this broad land is there a truer or better man than Uncle Jimmy as he is affectionately called by his inti- mate acquaintances. nor dearer, sweeter old lady than his wife. It is given to but few people to live to cele- brate their golden wedding but if 1t was ordained that MT. and Mrs. Hill house had been selected for this distinc- tion happier or a more deserving choice could not have been made.
 On Wednesday at their home in North Birmingham the children of this dear old couple to the number of seven. their grandchildren to the number of IS, their relatives of a goodly number and le- zion of friends, will gather together to extend congratulations to the happy hosts and to participate in the festivi- ties consequent on the glad occasion. And while surrounded by his children and friends "Uncle Jimmy will tell his lfe's story in his own expressive man. Ter. He proposes to call the turn on some of the rich old bachelors who will be present by pointing out the advan- tayes and usefulness of married life in comparison with single life. And -s surely after 50 years of welded bliss he is an authority on this matter The his- tory of this "aud' couple is more than of passing interest for it presents long life of useful activity, long life crowned with success.
 Born in Scotland
 MT Hillhouse was born at Kilmar- mock, Ayrshire Scotland, on October Is, 1S45. Mrs Hilhouse was born in the same locality in the same year, on Jan uary g. They were reared in and around the Kilmarnock district and on August IS, 1865 were married at Danvel at the Presbyterian kirk"
 In the fall of 1869 MT. Hilhouse and his young bride bade farewell to the land of their birth and emgrated to America, making their first residence in Pennsyl- Nania. and came to the Birmingham dis trict in 1883. where they made their per- nianent home.
 Their union has been blessed with seven sons and one daughter, all living with one exception and all occupying positions of usefulness. There children are James D. Hillhouse. John l.. Hilhouse 0kflled some years ago in the mines at Blue creek), William, B. Hillhouse. Robert Hillhouse, Hugh Hillhouse, Joseph P.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15
ITALIANS PREPARE TO
 ASSAULT AUSTRIANS
 ALONG THE ISONZO

Udine. Italy. August 14.-(via Paris, August 15. a. m.)-General Cadorna, the Italian commander in chief, virtually has completed preparations for a new general attack on the Austrians along the Isonzo river, according to informa- tion from the front These operations are intended to result in occupation of the Carso plateau, and lead to the early fall of Gorizia, leaving the road open for the march to Trieste. The Italian general staff is said to be hopeful that this cam paign may be successfully completed early in September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15
New Address 2O13-15 4th Ave. 
SUFFRAGISTS HOLD
 STREET MEETINGS
Mrs. Bowron, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. Norris Given
 Hearing by Crowd

were held last night by the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association and both speakngs were attended by large crowds National bank corner and on the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street, near the Florence hotel. Among the speakers were Mrs. Jack Bowron, Mrs. Angus Taylor, Mrs. Solon Jacobs and
 Mrs. Nixon Norris. large chart show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15

taken an active interest in his party ana served number of times on the democratic executive committee.
 Life Speaks for Itself
 ms IS the record in brief of the iohs and useful life of James Hill house. It speaks for itself as to his merit and worth in his chosen line of endeavor To it can be added that his h1e IS an open book, a lover of truth and justice and right, true friend and a patriotic citizen MT. Hillhouse has at once the admiration and respect of a state wide circle of warmhearted friends.
 And now as the shadows begin to fall on the life work of MT. Hillhouse he can enjoy the happy reflections consequent on d well spent life.' He can feel as he LOOKS on the great industrial development in which he has played so important a part that his life has not been in vain
 And now l will tell you the secret of the long and happy life of Uncle Jim my As 1 concluded the interview wit,, him, Mrs. Hillhouse came in the room, and With look of deep affection on his rugged countenance he whispered, "Dinna forget to mention the aud wife" He said for 50 years he had been cheered and encour- aged by his dear wife. and that much of ms success was due to her. So you see. his wife is still his sweetheart
 In conclusion methinks 1 hear q unison or voices saying on the anniversary of the golden wedding of this grand old couple. God bless you, Uncle Jimmy, and your dear old wife. May you be permitted to see another and another anniversary and receive on each occasion the homage that IS so justly your due. May you be long permitted to enjoy the comforts and bless lhss that surround you and the love and affection of your children and your chil- drens children. and the esteem and re- spect of those who are proud to be num- pered among your friends. May heavens s choicest blessing rest upon you now and forever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15
Moved
 to 2O13-15 4th Ave. 
LARGE ESTATE LEFT
 TO SALVATION ARMY

Warren, Pa, August 14-The Salvation Army of America comes into possession of $40 acres of oil land worth $1o0000 be- sides large estates, of unknown value in England, through the death here today of Henry Gotham, the latest descendant in this country of an old English line of nobility. Relatives will contest the will.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-15

Hillhouse. Harry c. Hillhouse and Mrs E. M. Prince.
 MT. and Mrs. Hillhouse have been very happy in their family relations and have lived to see their interesting family grow up and become useful and prosperous citizens and to be a credit and comfort to them in their declining years
 The life story of James Hillhouse reads almost like a romance. At the early age of years he went to work in the mines near his birthplace. Ar irving at manhood he determined to seek fortune in the lands beyond the sea- Arriving in this country with a young wife and babies he faced the new conditions with that steadfast- ness Of purpose that has characterized his entire career and he determined to make good. He located at Shenandoah, Pa, and for a number of years worked jn the mines In the anthracite regions Later hc was elected tax collector of Shenandoah, holding that position for three years. He also served two terms as property appraiser in the same city.
 During these years he kept closely identified with the coal mining indus try and served on the board of mine examiners of Pennsylvania for many years.
 Came Here in 1883
 Coming to Alabama in 1883 he first located at Brierfield where he was en- gagged in coal mining. Later he pros- peoted for Maj. E. NJ. Tutwiler along the Warrior river and located the War rior coal fields known as the "big seam.' Later he prospected Murphy $ valley and discovered the iron ore beds that are now being operated in and about Newcastle. He opened and de : veloped the Henry Ellen mines for the late Henry DeBardeleben and from there went to Adger and had charge of the mines in the Blue Creek region tor many years
 MT. Hillhouse was appointed assist ant mine inspector by Gov W. D.. Jellxs and served as such under both his administrations and was appointed chief mine inspector by Gov. B. B. Conner, serving full term as such
 On leaving the office of chief mine in- spector he became president of the North Pratt Coal company. a position he holds today.
 During these many years of service In the coal mining industry. Mir. Hill house has been a potent factor In the development of the coal fields of Ala bana and has seen the output grow fro mhalf a million tons to 100000 He has seen the mines improved from mere holes in the ground to mines equipped with the modern electric ap- pllanceS. lie mas borne lne 'Durden ana heat of the day" in his early career and by careful living, judicous invest ments. and straightforward dealing has acquired a competency that en- ables him and his aged helpmate to spend their declining days in afflu- ence and comfort.
 Mir. Hillhouse is president of the North Pratt Coal company, director in the North Birmingham Trust and Savings bank, and a stockholder in the American Trust and Savings bank He has large property holdings consisting freal estate and mineral lands
 He is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, a Knight Templar and a Shriner. He still clings to the Presbyterian Kirk" and is affiliated with the church at North Birmingham A life long democrat he has always