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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
SWEPT AWAY IN
 GALVESTON STORM
Story of J. c. Poage of Fort Smith, Who Can Now Hear
 Over the Telephone

Half century J. c. Poage, now q resi- dc5it of Fort Smith, Ark, aged ST. was widely known salesman throughout the south. He was travelling for the John Deere Flow company, later he became a merchant in Galveston, and that was his home up until the hurricane flood of 1S9S which wiped out his business. In an in teiview Mr. Poage, who has recently been gree tly changed by natural Vitalitas, makes this comment:
 q could not hear over the telephone when I began taking it, towing to ca tarrh), "but now IN can hear over one well. It has nearly cured me of catarrh. cannot say enough for vitalitas, nor all it has done for me. It has helped nay nerves; it has benefited my kidneys; 1t has caused me to have better appetite and has restored my health in general"
 Vitalitas is constantly restoring multi tudes of people throughout the south to hts lth and happiness. It is natures most wonderful corrective ana tonIc It is free of any harmful ingredient and it is all good. It assists nature in overcoming many forms of sy ystematic ills and will be found wonderfully beneficial for derange- rlelts generally of stomach, liver, kid news. bowels and blood. Sample Vitalitas today at Averyts drug store. 1O9-1.l Twentieth street, or write there for infor- mution. Also for sale by Pegram & Pat ton Drug company, Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
WARRANTS OF MORE. THAN HALF MILLION TOBE SENT OUT SOON. State Treasurer to Begin Payment of Teachers
 Salaries and Old Sol
 diers' Pensions

Montgomery, March 2a-(Speciall ] Warrants aggregating more than one- hnlf million dollars in payment of teach CTS salaries for February and old sol- diers and widows pensions for the next quarter. will he sent out by Superinten- dent William r. Feagin and Auditor NJ c. Ailgood, respectively, within the next few days.
 Tie warrants for teachers salaries, ag- gregating nearly sS0o.O00 were due on tho first Saturday in March, but owing to the condition of the treasury the war rants were held up. According to present indications, they win be paid by the first of March, about the time the salaries for March services become due. The teach CTS salary warrants have been issued by Auditor Allgood and have been turned over to Superintendent Feagin. by whom they have been held up at the request of Gov ernor Henderson
 The pension warrants for the new quar- ter are due on April 1, and they will be paid on presentation, regardless of whether or not there may be sufficient money in the treasury to pay the teach CTS. The old soldiers have been the only olSss of people in the state who have not been compelled to walt on the stato treasury, Governor Henderson having in- strueted Treasurer Lancaster to make ar rargements to meet all pension warrants promptly. As will be remembered, the governor excepted old soldiers and their widows from the provisions of his order issued early in his administration, re- ouiring all state obligations to be held up pending the liquidation of outstand- ing claims against the treasury.
 Governor Henderson announced tonight that he had made arrangements with To- cal banks by which the state will be able to take care Of the warrants for teach ers' salaries for February. The pay roll amounts to about s3O0,000 and warrants will be sent out at once to the various codnty superintendents by Superintendent Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, March 22.-(SpeciaI.p North Alabama was swept by a blizzard in a mild form Sunday night The tenn perature dropped to below freezing in binding snow storm from the north west and in the few minutes that tho storm continued, an inch of snow cov- cred the landscape. The snow is rap- idly melting today.
 The case of l.. c. Gibbs, the former agent of the American Prepay Fan com pany, has been set for trial in the law and equity court here April 19. Gibbs is charged with embedding large sum or money from the company.
 A freight car jumped the track in the Southern railway yards last night and blocked all traffic for several hours The damage was slight.
 Clarendon Davis, q prominent farmer and banker of this city, has been noti- fled of his appointment by Governor Henderson as a member of the Alabama live stock inspection board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
METHODISTS MEET
 AT CHILDERSBURG


 Childersburg, March 22.-(Speoial) The Fifty-fifth session of the Talla- dega Methodist conference met here this evening with Dr. S. l. Dobbs, the presiding elder, opening the meeting Many committees were appointed and the nature of which shows thac thc laymen are to figure largely in the deliberations. great interest is noted from the presence of Bishop Collins Denny of Richmond, Va. Dr. Denny presided over the session of the North Alabama conference last November at Sylacauga.
 Dr. F. w. Brandon of Anniston will breach tonight. Bishop Denny will oc- cup the Il o'clock hour each day Of the conference and preside at the ses- sions.
 A large attendance is expected and Q good crowd is now being entertained by the citizens of the town. The con ference will open every morning at 8 o'clock. Dr. K. N. Matthews of Talla- tega was elected secretary of the con- ference to take pr. Manning's place who is unable ito attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
TELLSOF COLLECTION OF "SLUSH FUND" Assistant Police Chief Tes- tifies in Election Fraud
 Case

Indianapolis, March 22-John r. Nu- gent, assistant chief of police under Mayor Dom M Roberts, detailed today at the trial of the Terre Haute election case how he had collected a ''slush fund" totalling almost s6o0o. from saloonkeepers and gambling room proprietors for reg istration and election purposes last fall. He read a list of saloon and gambling house owners and amounts of money which he said Mayor Roberts had told him to collect. Nugent had pleaded guilty.
 Judge Eli II. Redman, who, with Rob erts. is among the 2s defendants on trial, also did some collecting for his own cam paign for judge from the same class of people, according to Nugent. and Rob erts became angry. Shea brothers, saloon and gambling house proprietors, were as- sessed $500 for the election, said Nugent, but 'he collected only $40o. the Sheas tell ing him that Judge Redman had collected the other S100. That night, the witness continued, when he turned over the days collection to Roberts, as was his custom, and explained that Shea brothers would contribute only $400 because Of Redman. Roberts ordered him to go back to Shea and learn what Redman means putting in on me-" Redman also collected from other saloonlSeepers. Nugent said
 Some of the men did not pay the amount they were assessed, the assistant chief of police stated. George Woodall, who is among those on trial. was as- sessed $50. but paid only s25, said Nugent.
 Dom (meaning Mayor Roberts) told me then that Woodall would only be given 20 favors, or one favor for each dollar he contributed,'' said the witness.
 Frank c. Daley, United States district lected by Nugent and turned over to Rob- erts only s70o was paid into the regular democratic campaign fund.
 Nugent also told of going to negro sa- loonkeepers, on the orders of Mayor Roberts and telling them just how many men were to be registered from each sa- looE on election day.
 Frank Riser, another who has pleaded guilty, testified that Roberts gave him $100 the night before the election for him to use in the "Bagdad" precinct.
 "The inspector there Is all right and you can do business with him. Riser testified Roberts told him.
 The inspector, however, did not appear and the election board selected a man who Riser said, was not right" and as a result he said he had to pay blindly all day. In addition to the $100 Roberts gave him, he said Maurice Walsh treasurer of the democratic committee and de- fendant, brought him $l00 during the day and that he paid out the $2O0 to voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
RUSSIA OFFERS BIC FIELD FOR TRADE IN WAR AND PEACE Friendly Attitude Toward United States Consistent
 for Hundred Years PLANS TO OPEN UP
 BANK IN NEW YORK Cars Empire Is Expected to Carry on Enormous Business with the
 United States After the
 War Ends
Ky HOLLAND

New York, March 22.=(SpeciaI) ) When Marshall Jewell returned from Russia, where he had been serving as United States minister in the admin fstration of President Grant, he spoke with enthusiasm of the opportunities 1r that country for trade with the United States. The successors of Gov ernor Jewell as ministers to Russia have echoed all that he said and with emphasis have added many things The late Charles Emory Smith, when min tster to Russia in President Harrison's administration, was greatly impressed both with the opportunities for com merce between this country and Russia and also with the friendly feeling en- tertained without exception by the Russian government and the leaders in Russian finance and industry for the United States. MT Smith said after he. returned that nothing but our own somewhat demoralized business con- oitions at that time stood in the way of vast commercial relations between the two countries Subsequently war first between China and Japan and then between England and the Boer nation and later. between Russia and Japan, interfered with the development of plans the Russian leaders had in mind for increasing their commerce, espe- cially with the United States.
 Some of those who have been in in- innate personal relation with both the British and the French governments since the war began have been told some things which justified the sus- plelon that one of the real causes for the European war was Russias $ action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
LONG IS NAMED
 CHIEF OF POLICE

Montgomery. March 22.-(Special) Henry D. Long, for a number of years market clerk for the city, was today ap- pointed by the board of public safety to the office of chief of police. to succeed w. H. Taylor who has been retired as plain clothes officer. Other changes in the per- sonnel of the police force of the city are expected in the near future.
 In addition to serving in the office of city market clerk. Mir. Lcng has also been public weigher for the city. both of which offices he resigned today. He win as- sume his new duties tomorrow.
 Chief Taylor had been head of tho po- lice department about 10 years, and has been connected with the department prac- ticaly all his life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
NURSES HOME IS
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Loss Estimated at $750-Neighbor Prevents Spread of Flames
 With Garden Hose

An early morning blaze in West End yesterday resulted in damage estimated by firemen at $750. A two-story frame building occupied by the nurses of the Birmingham infirmary took fire near tho roof, and the upper story was almost a complete loss. The fire was discovered shortly after 8 o'clock. and the West End fire department answered the alarm Several other engines were sent to the scene, when it seemed that the blaze might spread. A residence adjoining the burning building was saved from heavy damage it is said by the effective work of garden hose in the hands of neigh bor. This occurred before the firemen arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
POPULAR PRICED LAUNDRY
E. Q. Stafford, President of the White
 Swan, Printing . Clever Series of Ada

The series of ads written by MT. Staff ford of the White Swan in the style of a letter and reproduced fac-simile let ter head. typewriter type and signature ir The Age-Herald have attracted a great deal of attention and compliment tary notice. MT. Stafford emphasized in his ad yesterday morning the economy and superior service enjoyed by White Swan patrons.
 The postscript of this letter should have read, "the White Swan is the popular rriced laundry He prCots most who serves best. Let us serve you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
RESIDENCE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

Montgomery, March 22.-(Special.) )-Fire the residence of M F. Hewlet, on Mad iscn avenue. The roof was burned and considerable household effects were tfc- sJroyed. The fire started about 6 o'clock and the firemen had difficulty in getting it under control
 fire earlier in the morning destroyed the store building of A. c. Brown. at the corner of Holt street and Jeff Davis ave hue All the fixtures in the store were burned, and apartments above the store were badly damaged. The fight of the firemen in both fires was made difficult by a high breeze.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
Express Sympathy

Washington, March 22.-The federal re- serve board today adopted resolutions ex- pressing it's sympathy with efforts 10 have legislation passed in various states to re- move obstacles in the way of entrance of state banks into the federal reserve sys- tenn, and to eliminate restrictions in the way of the exercise of the powers of trus- tee and executor by national banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
K. R. COMMISSION TO
 MEET IN BESSEMER

Montgomery, March 2.-(Special )--The state railroad commission tomorrow will hold a session in Bessemer for tho con sideration of a petition of railroads en- tering that city for the revocation of an order issued by the former commission relating to the erection of a union depot at that place. The Bessemer depot case has been on the docket of the railroad commission several years
 Owing to the Illness of President sam r. Kennedy, the ease will be heard by Associate Members s. P. Gaillard and B. H. Cooper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
STEAMERS STOPPED
 BY DOLPHIN GUNS

leaving New York harbor were stopped to day by shots across their bows, fired by the dispatch boat Dolphin, stationed ia the harbor to guard American neutrality. Both ships later were allowed to proceed.
 The American steamer Santa Clara was he lted by a shot when she failed to stop at signals. The American steamer New ton was stopped because she failed to dis play signals, despite whistle warnings by the Dolphin.
 Neutrality officers from the naval tug Narketta boarded the Newton and or cered Captain Abbot to hoist his sig nals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
To Probe Arrest

Fl Paso, Tex, March 22-George c. Carothers. special agent of the state de- partment. has been instructed by Secre- tary Bryan to make thorough investi- gation of the arrest of Minor Merri- weather, an American, on a charge of having counterfeit Villa money in his possession. Merriweather is held in Goa huila state pententiary at Saltillo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
Cavalry Wins

San Francisco, March 22.-The team of the First cavalry. United states army defeated the second division United States army four here today in the first round for the Polo association cups in the universal polo tournament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
PASS EUGENIC
 MARRIAGE LAW

Montpelier, Vt, March 22.--The legisla- ture today passed an act providing for eugenic marriages. A fine of $500 is fixed for any person who weds without fulfill lng the requirements of the law, which is aimed to prevent the marriage of those pronounced physically or mentally unfit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
THREE WOUNDED BY
 AEROPLANE BOMBS

Eerlin, March 22.-(via London, 1920 D. m.)-An enemy aviator appeared Sun day above Mulheim. Baden, and dropped three bombs on the city and the artil- lciy barracks Three soldiers were wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
Kills Wife and Self

Harrisburg, Va, March g2.A NJ. Spit Fer. prosperous farmer of Rockingham county, today shot and killed his wife and then himself. Domestic troubles are said to have caused the tragedy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
New Treaties and New Financing

New Treaties and New Financing
 Whether the state department at Wash- 1ngton will regard this as the most favor able time for entering into commercial treaties with Russia or vill prefer to have agreements of that kind delayed until the close of the war 1t now appears certain that American bankers are strongly dis posed to facilitate a plan which will be officially brought to them by one of the executives of Russia, who is chamber. lam to the Czar. It is highly probable that within a short time there will be es- rablshed in New York g banking instttu- ton which will carry on exclusive Rus sian business. There certainly will be if the American bankers, after carefully studying the proposition, agree to furnish some part of the capital which is needed. mat the proposed institution contemplntes large operations of themselves illustrating what the financial aspect of Russia's rela- tons With the United States are appears rom a semi-authoritative statement that Russia Will be glad if an institution of this kind can be established with the capitalization of S5000,00o Of this amount 1t is hoped by Russia that the American bankers will subscribe at least one-half, Russia furnishing the rest of the capital.
 Perhaps the chief advantage both for the United States and for Russia in the establishment here of bank of discount operated virtually in such cooperation as to justify the name Russian American ais- count bank lies in the fact that the plan contemnlates a permanent institution. For that reason. it reflects the disposition and expectation of Russia to carry on very large commerce with the United States after the war is closed. It probably would mean the facilitating of exchange de- nominated in terms of dollars and would thereby increase the tendency now so ap- parent of permanently establishing the so- called dollar exchange which will so greatly facilitate American trade with other rations. Instead of drawing drafts in terms of pounds sterling, they will be drawn in terms of dollars Could such bank be established, there would be such reduction in the rate of exchange as would be sure greatly to facilitate the development of peace commerce with the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23

ported by Russia from the United Suites have given perfect satisfaction.
 Some ill this city who are familiar with Russian opportunities are inclined to think that we may develop trade with Russia which will be exceeded cnly by our trade with England and Canada. These leaders say that the modernizing of Russia is quite as impressive as the undermining of France
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-14
DISCUSSES RULERS OF
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Mrs. j. Addison Cooke, of baltimore,
Gives Interesting Lecture Mt the
Womnn's Club.

Rulers, Peoples and Countries" was
the subject OF an interesting address
made yesterday afternoon by Mrs. j.
Addison Cooke, of Baltimore. before
the Woman's Club. Mrs. Cooke was
introduced by Miss Anne Steger Win
ston as one whom the club delighted
TO honor. woman who for years had
been a valued member of this organi-
cation. and was thus warmly welcomed
home again.
Taking as her theme n sentence from
the Constitution OF the United States
The Right TO Life, Liberty and Pur-
suit of HappincSs"-the speaker went
into much detail concerning the ccun-
tries or Europe, now engaged in war
She said that one feels that the hor-
rors OF this conflict will not have been
endured in vain, If the people may
gain better vision of this clause in
our Constitution. Here. in Richmond
great problems with which the nation
struggles, have but Knocked at our
doors. In the lecturers opinion the
war is largely war Of boundaries
She told many interesting stories about
the lives OF the present rulers in the
Balkan states. and the conditions in
the various European countries.
Mrs. Cooke read number of poems
from present-day writer's, relative 10
conditions abroad, which added de-
lightfully to the lecture. She is an
intellectual and gifted woman. and has
had number of articles published in
current magazines
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-14
CITIES WILL PRESENT
CLAIMS At LENGTH

The claims Of the coutestnr cities
VIII be presented at length when the
committee meets Tomorrow. From IN
dications Tonight politicians were in
clincd to believe that the meeting
would not last more than few hours,
and that the committee would adjourn
to morrow night with its work COM
plcted. Two OF the important meetings
TO day were those of the committees
on call and apportionncnt The com
mittce on apportionincnl decided it
tional committee two years ago in re-
ducing the number OF southern dele
gates TO the convention. This decision
was reached with the approval of TIVE
members of the national committee
from Southern States. This was said
tonight by committee officials to mean
that the convention Will have ?S5 incm-
bcrs instead Of 1.01S. as in 1872. New
York is the only Northern State to lose
delegates.
The committee on call also will abide
by the laws of the several States, in
Guiding those which select delegates
by primaries, but il reserves the right
where the law disfranchiscs the Re
publican party to leave the final de-
ciSon as to the seating of delegates
with the national committee.
About 500 Of the delegates to the
convention Will be chosen at primaries
and the other 3S5 at state conventions.
On the eve OF the meeting OF the
committee the League of Republican
state Clubs and the National Republi-
can League held q banquet tonight
with Senator's Weeks and Sherman
John Hays Hammond and Henry H.
Eastabrook as the principal speakers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-14
ARCHITECTS SUBMIT PLANS
Many Would Design Proposed New
state Office ISuiidiuE-tiunn Favors
Oih Ford Hotel site.

Senator julien Gum. Of Iicnrico.
chairman Of the Committee on New
state Office building. which was ap-
pointed by the last General Assembly,
has received plans for the proposed
building from more than n dozen COM
pcting architects. The plans will be
carefully examined by the committee
in the next week and a report and
recommendations will he submitted to
the Legislature next month.
senator Gum has held several con-
fercnccs recently with Governor Stuart
discussing the project with the cxccu-
i've He is in favor Of acquiring the
old Fords Hotel site and erecting the
new state building there. The matter
OF selecting a site and determining
the size, architecture and cost OF the
structure VIII come before the LcSis
laturc when the special committees
report on the plans in hand is taken
UP for consideration.