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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23
Masonic Meetings.

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regular meeting Friday. July 20, e'vV
M John w. Wells, secretary; W. IL
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Council No. 90. R & S. N. MoLS s
after the third Sunday. l. !. roio@'
recorder: George Gregory. 7. l. IL
REGULAR coNcLAvE, st. Aidemss
commandery No. 80. < T. iuesuAs'
June 90. at o'clock. Regular CUISINES
rs Mcfarland, Rec. George Gregory
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REGULAR MEETING Central Chap
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secretary: Mary Black Collins
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23

"Iowa's agricultural exhibit at the
Panama Pacific exposition has been
given the grand prize, while OF her
2s9 individual exhibitors only four
failed to secure an award, and yet
thousands of farmers in recent years
have thought Iowa good place to
move away FROM" says the Fairfield
Ledger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23

New London. conn.-One of the
greatest events ever witnessed on the
Thames river is expected this year
when Yale and Harvard first varsity
crews meet The first varsity crew of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23

THE stronger man should be given
the right of way" insists the Spencer
News in considering the candidates. OF
Cosson and Allen, and it pronounces
Cosson the stronger. It says If both
remain in the field Harding probably
will carry off the plum"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23

Just watch Harding clean up the
whole field" exclaims the Hawarden
Chronicle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23

MT MI. Bryan IS Il &c Srec!a! need OF
sympathy. 1t is safe to say that be-
ing criticised suits him a good deal
better than being ignored" says the
Sioux City Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23

Premature discussion" of the gov
ernorship beats unavailing regret.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-23

If there is TO be soft corn this year
the sooner the silo goes up al the
corner Of the harm the better for
Iowa-s pocketbook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
FEW CONNECTS
 ARE BEING HIRED

Montgomery. March 23-( -(Special)-Ow- ing to the inability of various counties of the state to make satisfactory con- tracts for the hire of their hard labor prisoners, these convicts are now swelling the ranks of the criminal class at Speig- ners and Wetumpka, according ro mem hcrs of the state convict department. Altog ether, there are about 2900 convcts in the state prisons, their terms ranging from one year and one day to life im- psisonment. This is the largest number of prisoners in the charge of the state oa record.
 Many of the counties have placed the burder of caring for their convicts on the state because they have been unable t. make contracts for their employment. Several years ago most of the counties wanted hard labor convicts because they could use them for gainful employment, but conditions have changed and now the burden falls upon the state.
 During the present month the convict department has received 1855 county pris- oners, which is approximately three times the average.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
COUNTY W. |. l. J. 10
 MEET IN BESSEMER
Quarterly Institute Will Convene at First Methodist
 Church There Tomorrow

Bessemer March -(special)- )-The quarterly institute of the Jefferson Coun- ty Woman's Christian Temperance union will convene in the First Methodist church here Thursday morning for an all- day session. Luncheon will be served at the church by the ladies.
 The welcoming address will be delivered by M. G. Reynolds of Bessemer and re- sponse will be made by Mrs. J. T. Moore of Birmingham. Among the features of the programme will be symposium on 'Temperance ard Missions" winch will be led by Mrs x. J. Massey, and an ad- dress by Mrs. Chappell Cory. The Young Peoples chorus of Lipscomb will furnish the music for the occasion. Every union in Jefferson county will be represented by delegates and the attend arce IS expected to be the largest in months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
HEAD WILMER HOME
 IS DEAD AT MOBILE
Sister Sarah Passes Away at Age of 65 and After 9 Years of
 Service

telegram to the Rev. Willis G. Clark yesterday morning from Mobile an nounced the death of Sister Sarah, sister superior of the order of Deaconesses of the Episcopal diocese of Alabama, and Tor the past % years head of the Bishop Wilmer Home for Orphans at Mobile. She succumbed to an attack of pneumonia.
 The death of Sister Sarah will cause widespread regret throughout the state, and especially in Birmingham. where she was well known for her devotion to the Interests of the church home. Sister Sarah was 65 years of age at the time of her death No details as to funeral arrangements were contained in the mes sage to MT. Clark
 Sister Saran was Miss Sallie Chapman of Mobile, daughter of the late Dr. John Chapman. Fart of her girlhood she spent in Montgone with the parents of Mrs. 1,. G. WoodsoE of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
WAITE CONFIRMS
 B|G TIMBER DEAL
tAndalusia Man Says Joint Interests Will Developed
 Property on Warrior

| T don't know how you got your dope, tbut it was correct"
 George O. Waite of Andalusia, who was iyesterday in Birmingham thus confirmed the story carried in The Age-Herald some sdsys ago to the effect that the Tender eon-waite interest had acquired an acre age of timber land on the Black War Fior river and would develop the prop erty
 The account as printed first in The Age-Herald," added Mir Waite, was 3 practically correct. We intend to develop the property we have acquired. We can mot as yet of course give our plan in de- tail. but may have something to say Ilater.'
 Mir. Waite was accompanied by Mrs. Waite and MT. and Mrs. DinSen Tender son, also or Andalusia. In the afternoon the four went to Tuscaloosa.
 The deal fin question was s1.000,O00 deal, end means that for the development or lshe acreage the new owners will construct n modern plant in Tuscaloosa. It IS un- derstood that MT. and Mrs. Waite and MT. and Mrs. Henderson will make their resi- slenca in Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
PROMINENT ALABAMIANS
 IN BIRMINGHAM YESTERDAY

Edward Doty, editor of the Andalusia Star, came to Birmingham yesterday to close up a deal He has acquired business property here for the purpose of investment.
 Now is the time" he said, "to buy. Prices are low. I noted in The Age Herald of this morning that there is a build now movement on foot in Bir- mingham. I wish to commend that move ment When there is a stringency. prices drop, and then is the time to buy and build and develope.
 Throughout Alabama-and the north, too, for have just been there-the idea obtains that conditions are improving rapidly and that very soon normal will prevail I am looking for an early end- ing of the European war, and eXpeect the coming of an unprecedented period of American prosperity
 It is said that Mr. Doty, who is welS known throughout the state, will be made part of the state administration when Governor Henderson takes up the appointment of his new tax officials.
 Two members of the family of the state administration were In Birming- ham yesterday. They were William H. Hodges of Troy, legal adviser to tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
THINKS COMMITTEE
 IS SITTING LEGALLY
Senator DensOn Says Members Are Simply Discharging Duties as
 Legislators

Regarding the story printed in The
 Age-Herald Sunday to the effect that
 there was a technical question as to the legality of the recess legislative
 committees to sit and receive pay. Sen ator J. T. Denson of Greene county
 who was in Birmingham yesterday displayed reticence He finally admit ted, however, that according to his idea there was nothing to it..
 We have discussed that matter" he said. "It is my opinion that we are simply discharging duties as lsgisla- tors-that by resolution of the .egis- lature, we as a part of that body, are ir session. and are entitled to our per diem wage.
 There may be some question, how ever, regarding that part of the reso- iution which authorizes us to charge our expenses to the state. However fin the event that anything needs rec tification, it can be easily rectified when we meet again
 While Senator Denson did not say so if is understood that the treasurer has already honored certain acquisitions made by the committee on investiga- tiou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
FASHION WEEK SCENES
 SHOWN AT THE MAJESTIC
Fly MRS. J. B. REID

We need money today to feed 90 fami- lies which we personally fed last week, and there are many more waiting" said Mrs. w. D. Smith, president of the Nom- ans Auxiliary, as she watched anxiously tie crowds entering the Majestic theatre yesterday afternoon This organization is composed of representative women from our city, including members from every religious denomination. They have com bined their efforts to help, and their pur- pose has been to help others to help themselves, by giving them work and teaching them how to do 1t we'll
 However, since the dearth of employ ment for the heads of families. and the urgent need of relief from actual want they have enlarged their offices and are giving bread, and their personal attention to many deserving people. Tine neec of more extended means has become so ap-
 parant that the whole force of the com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
PLACE BAN ON
 ADVERTISING LIQUOR

Chicago, March 23.-The Poster Adver- Using company of the United States and Canada has placed ban on the adver- tisement of whisky and other spurious liquors, it was learned here today. Beer and wines are not included.
 The action was taken at Palm Beach, Fla, March 10 at the semi-annual meet ing of the board of directors, but an- nouncement was withheld. Herbert Deuce. editor of a magazine published by the as- sociation. admitted that resolutions had been adopted barring these drinks from the displays of the association, which ha g members in 4000 cities in the United States and Canada.
 No new contracts will be entered into with the whisky concerns after May 31, and no whisky advertisements will be posted after this year, according to the resolutions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
ROAD PROPERTIES
 ARE ASSESSED
March

Montgomery, March 2S.-(SpecialD Tangible properties of the Southern rail- road the Alabama Terminal railroad and the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic were assessed by the state board of as- easements today at the same figures as last year. The Alabama Terminal is assessed at S12,500 per mile on main track age and $4500 on side trackage. The Mulga branch of the Alabama Terminal is as- sessed at S4000 on main trackage and $3O0O on side trackage
 The Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic S esse ssment is S11. eco on main trackage and sSO00 on side trackage. The Southern and allied lines will pay on the same rate of assessments a last year.
 The tangible assessments of most of the railroads of the state were fixed at a meeting of the board last week. the as easements, in ali instances, being the same IS last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
LEGISLATORS ARE WILLING
 FOR SPELLING MATCH WITH
 BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLBOYS

That the legislature should accept the challenge of Birmingham sehoolboys to spelling match is the opinion of Henry P. Merritt of Macon. leader of the lower house; Ernest B. Fite, representative of Marion, and J. T. Denson, senator from Greene.
 As is known, the lower house has passed a bill requiring all state schools to make the blue back speller standard book of study. The argument made was that the study of this book is necessary if one would become speller.' The schoolboys of Birmingham. taking issue with the legislators, challenged them to a spell ing match. their contention being that they. having never studied the blue back speller. are better spoilers than those who have studied that book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
FACE COVERED
 WITH P|MP[ES
Red, Then Festered. Would Itch and Burn. Sore and Disfgured. Used Cuticufa Soap and 0int- ment. Completely Healed.

Clearwater. s. C." Until three months ago my face was so covered with pimples that l was ashamed of it. l was told l had eczema. First the pimples were red, then they festered and they would itch and burn all the time. They kept my face sore all the time and it was all disfigured. l was almost ashamed to see my friends.
 Il found no cure until used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. In six weeks my face became smooth and soft and now l look a different person. The pimples have all van ished and am completely healed. (Signed) Miss Katie Richardson July 3l. 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Big Cotton Purchase

Montgomery, March 2S.--(Special.) Eighteen hundred bales of cotton were purchased in the Montgomery market to- day by Bashinsky & Co.,, of Troy. The gross amount paid will exceed $S0,000 and represents the largest single sale of cot ton made in the local market this son The purchase was made by G. H. Janney a cotton dealer of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
CONVICT CHAPLAIN BEFORE COMMITTEE Tells Legislative PrObers About Being Asked to
 Resign

Montgomery, March 23.-(Special.) Only four witnesses appeared before the Merritt Investigating committee at the testimony was important. All the members of the committee were pres- ent except Senator Denson and Repre- sentative Green.
 In compliance with his request, the committee examined Rev. J. A. Jenkins, state convict chaplain, but the Rev. Mir. Jenkins told the committee nothing of consequence. In response to question from Representative Merritt, MT. Jenk-
 ins said he was appointed chaplain by former Governor ONeal on April IS, 1911, at which time he was required by Secretary John D. MeNeel and Recording Secretary Thomas M. Rogers to sign a resignation which bore no date. The Rev. MT Jenkins could not tell why he had been required to sign the resignation, and said he had expected it to become effective at any time after that date, particularly during the con vict department investigation. Witness said he had statement to
  | that he thought further testimony from him would be nonessential, and he was excused from the stand
 Second Witness The second witness before the com mittee was Maj. J. T German, examiner of public accounts. Major German was asked concerning his examination oi C. Homer Billingsleys books while the latter was pure food and drug clerk. | Major German said he had examined ] the books which MT. Billingsley gave 1 him and that he had found nothing ir- termining whether or not other books were used by the department. T had no reason to believe that any | thing was wrong,' he said. | Major German told the committee tha 1 he thought it useless for the agricul- tural department to burn each year tho excess of fertilizer tags used by tn. department. and said he thought tn, law should be changed so as to us' the tags until the supply was con sumed.
 Other witnesses before the committe, were Secretary of State John Purifo,
 and Mrs. Mamie Hughes. a stenographe | in his office.
 | Judgc Purifoy was asked concernini
 the copying of bills passed by the leg islature and was unest'- ,oncernin; the coInpens' sse copies The secretaI iaza vsfs d to fur 1 nish the conn ftef It. 1 The commit ttg faid other ses
 sion tomorro te not ex pected that a slailta sensa tional or in will b
 brought out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

mittee has been turned to the method of raising funds at little cost to the pub lie.
 When the moving picture show, pre- senting Birmingham street scenes during Fashion Week. was almost ready for the canvas, they leased the Majestic for the week. and have undertaken to amuse and entertain while they ask the small amount of 10 cents from every citizen of Birmingham. The amount is small, but multiplied by a generous public it can be made factor for great good. The pie lures that were delayed are promised Tor today, and the reels show some very pretty scenes of the city and the peo- pie.
 Mrs. Burr Ferguson, Mrs. William Jor- dan, and others are with Mrs. smith at the ticket office each day and invite their friends and the public generally to see Bil ilmingham on canvas before the p.c- lures are started on their tour Of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

By all means" said MT. Merritt, 'the legislature should accept the challenge. As I understand it, Speaker Carmichael is to be one of the judges. He should select representatives by test. and send them to uphold the legislature and the blue back speller.
 However" and Mir. Merritt smiled, T trust that you remember how I voted on that bill" Mir. Merritt voted against the bill.a
 MT. Denson and MT. Fite agreed with MT. Merritt And then Mr F'ite said: 1T of course voted against the bill, but think that the challenge should be accepted
 And MT. Denson, joining the chorus, said: "Of course, I will oppose the bill .n the senate. But let the legislature ac- cept the challenge. Enough calumny has already been cast upon us.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
New Zeppelin Complete

Geneva, March 2s.-Cvia Paris. 4:SO p. m)-The newest Zeppelin dirigible balloon completed at the Zeppelin works on Lake Constance> left Frdrchshafen yesterday. Another new aircraft. the Zeppelin X. will be ready in few days. Chief En- gineer Durr of the Zeppelin works has been awarded the iron cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Orders Paintings Removed

Geneva, March 2S.-(Via Paris, 4:S0 D. m.)- The German Emperor has ordered the removal to Berlin of valuable paint ings and tapestry from his mountain cas- tie at Koenigsberg, on the Alsatian side oe the Vosges mountains. Recently French avia tors flew over the imperial summer residence, which formerly belonged to a King of France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
To Probe Violations of Drug Law

The federal grand jury will recon- vene today and a number of cases for violating the new federal drug law will come before it. Among the cases to be investigated is that of Ali Wal ker, a negro, wno was arrested Mon day. At first his name was reported to be Ali Thomas. but is should be Ali Walker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
City Commission Meets

Montgomery. March 23.-(special)--At the regular meeting of the city commits sion today William s. Smith was appoint ed market clerk and city weigher to suc ceed H. D. Long. who was appointed chief of police of the city. MT. Smith's 5 appointment was recommended by Com> missioner fletcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Adopt Flag for New York

New York, March 23.-The board of al- dermen today adopted a flag for the city of New York-three perpendicular bars of blue, white and orange, which were. the colors of the Dutch flag used when New York was New Netherlands The board also adopted a new city seal. which will appear in blue on the white bar of the flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
At the Lyric

Evenly balanced vaudeville that makes the public laugh, interspersel with plenty of song and some good dancing, is offered at the Lyric this week with. three performances daily, one in the afternoon and two at night. Will ]. Ward and his company of Eve singing maids and pianistes; Lydell, Rogers and Lydell. and Raynor's bull dogs are the features that the public seem to like best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24

governor, and William E. Henderson
 of this city. private secretary to the governor.
 | MT. Sanford told the reporter of The Age Herald who talked with him that ! he came to Birmingham on little business" Mr. Henderson was paying | a visit to his family.
 "In Montgomery at the present time. he said. things are a little quiet. How 1 ever, the three recess committees of the | legislature are giving the people some thing to talk about and think about | MT. Henderson said that he would
 maintain his residence in Birmingham,
 although lie and his faimly would spend
 much of their time in Montgomery dur | ing the ensuing four years. J. Fall Roberson of St. Clair, repre- sentative in the legislature. and T. M. Jones, well known cotton merchant of
 Decatur, returned to Birmingham last
 night from where they went yesterday
 morning to Montgomery for the purpose of interviewing the governor. | Other well known Alabamians in Bir-
 mingham yesterday were J. A. Edmunds
 of Winston county, fromerly member of the legislaure Col R. A. Mitchell of 1 Gadsden, and Watt T. Brown of Rag land formerly state senator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 23.-Forecast foi Alai anna, Georgia and Mississippi: Fail "Wednesday and Thursday
 Tennessee. Fair. somewhat warmer, Vi edneaday; Thursday fair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
To Increase Indebte tedness

Philadelphia, March 2S.-The proposal of the board of directors of the Penn- syivania Railroad company to increase the Indebtedness of the company by s40,oo0,- 900 was approved by the stockholders to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made nt United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. nt., 18th meridian time, March g, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
A WORD TO MOTHERS

Are your little ones suffering from tor turing skin troubles? Are you, yourself worn out with long, sleepless nights and ceaseless anxiety in caring for them? Then you should know that a warm bath with Cuticura Soap and gentle application of Cuticura Ointment will soothe and heal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Sample Each Free by Mail

With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura, Dept T, Bos- ton" Sold throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Local Data

Tor the 24 hours ending at p. m, March 23: Highest temperature ................... 4o Lowest temperature ..................,.. z9 Mean n temperature ........................ 3o Normal temperature .. 5S Deficiency temperature since Jan. l.. 3.50 Rainfall ........................ 0.o Total rainfall since January 1. ......1095 Deficiency In rainfall since Jan. 1..... 3.2v Relative humidity q a. m.-7 D. m.) ...fO-fo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
Florence Webber-"Lady Luxury"


 Resolved, Whether it is better to make frank admission of honest pow erty, or to keep up a false position through false pride?
 This is the situation that eonfronts Eloise Van Cuyler in "Lady Luxury which will be at the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday. matinee Tuesday. She has just attained her majority and a large fortune and is giving a house party for q week, when she learns that her uncle has absconded with all her money and that she Is bankrupt. Eloise decides to brazen it out, but though Florence Webber. who plays the part, give q semblance of sincerity to it. in private life she has an entirely different opinion
 ITO quote well known expression, said Miss Webber. rags are royal raj ment. when worn for yirture's sake, and l don't think that any one should be ashamed to be poor, for the poor we have always with us.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-24
ADJUSTMENTS
"A Pair of Sizes"

The chief motive of "A Pair of Sizes,
 the farce success that comes to the Jeff ferson theatre Friday and Saturday, matinee Saturday, concerns the ingen- ious scheme of a young woman who fig uratively shows how a queen of hearts is better than pair of sixes. All of which develops after two young men, partners in a business, decide to separ- ate commercially. The lawyer for the firm finds conditions aggravated to the point where no amicable agreement can be made, so he proposes a game of show down poker. The winner shall be known as the master and Is to operate the bust : ness for year, unmolested by the oth- CT. The loser is to be known as tho man and must serve the master in the capacity of servant for one year.