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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-02
Offer of Court Records.

The defense then attempted to intro
duce certain court records dated in
1906 relative to bankruptcy proceed
ings of the Purity Ice Company. 1t
was the contention of the defense that
these papers established an affirmation
by Lee Hutchins and Dante that Still
son Hutchins was. at that time. a sane
man. Frank ]. Hogan. of counsel for
Lee Hutchins. objected on the grounds
that the material offered was irrele-
want The court sustained the objec-
ton and noted an exception to its rul-
ing.
The court then recessed for luncheon
and In the afternoon other dispositions
were offered in testimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-02
COUNSEL ARGUE POINTS
IN HUTCH|NS WILL CASE
Proposed Examination of Son of De-
ceased Financier Is Tempo
rarily Halted.
John B. Larner Testifies Regarding
Stilson Hutchins' Mental Condi-
tion-Other Witnesses Heard.

The intention of counsel for the de-
late Stilson Hutchins, which is being
heard before Justice Anderson in the
| District Supreme Court, to put the
caveatee, Walter Hutchins, upon the
stand today. was frustrated, tempo
rarily, by the unexpected development
of certain knots which had to be I'M
tangled in the Offering of testimony
which preceded that of Mr.. Hutchins'
Ihe greater part of the morning session
was occupied in the argument of ques-
tons as to the admissibility of certain
evidence offered by the defense, and
at the end of the mornings proceed
ing r. Ross Perry of counsel for Wal
ter Hutchins stated it was extremely
doubtful as to whether they would be
able to dispose of the evidence which
is to precede that of the c;Lveatee be-
fore adjournment of the case until to-
morrow morning.
a subpoena had been served by the
defense upon William J. Dante, trustee
of the Hutchins estate, ordering him
to appear in court with certain papers
which temporarily are in his posses
sion as collector for the estate. Mr..
Dante was on hand at the opening of
court The defense explained that
the purpose of continuing their cross
examination.
His Previous Testimony.
Mr.. Dante's testimony earlier in the
case covered a period of eighteen days.
At that time he was witness for Lee
Hutchins the caveator. William G.
Johnson of counsel for the caveator. ar
gued that the defense could not recall
Mr.. Dante for cross-examinatfon. and In
sisted that. having issued the subpoena
they place him on the stand their own
witness. The question was argued for
more than an hour, William G. Johnson
protesting against what he asserted to
be an effort on the part of counsel for
the caveatee to get Mr.. Dante into court
through the medium of the subpoena,
and then abandoning the subpoena. to
force him to give up the papers and
books which are in his legal custody.
The court upheld Mr.. Johnson, ruling
that the papers in question could not
be taken from Mr.. Dante unless coun-
sci who had served him with the sub
poena should go through the formality
of placing him upon the stand as their
witness.
John B. Larner a Witness.
John B. Larner, vice president of the
Washington Loan and Trust Company
and counsel for that organization. was
the first witness of the day, and told
the jury that during the thirty years of
his acquaintanceship with Stilson
Hutchins he had never had any reason
to believe that the financier was not of
sound. normal mind. He related a con-
versation held with Mr.. Hutchins at the
Waldorf Astoria. In New York. when
the financier told him that he never
drank.
A deposition by the late Norman w.
Klopfer, one of the attesting witnesses
of the contested will, was then read
by E. H. Thomas, counsel for the cav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-02

TIE obrrating rIvenue II all lines east AND &c .,
rf Pittsburgh for the year 1914 WIS s334 80
gh' 3l alrr-itiu. eyucnSt.S S'SS 60? S.iI 81 and
operating income. Sf'.Ga. -. 90 ,.rreas. il,
"IeraiinG revenue. compared with 1913 of s3S-
"2 ."i'.'1 a' decrease in operating income
II S".::i3. N'2.1> There were 3l:s $50, IA tons Of
freight moved the entire system being n
decrease of 3S."53.1l6 tons. aud 1sao31 80 pas
SrnSerS carried decrease OF 1 iG.;. 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-02

The number Of tons Of freight move,, on the
nv" "r""ral divisions east OF Pittsburgh and Erie
in 1914 1:;I ,.,t -: Il crease of 1892 T.;
II 81 per cent: the number of passengers was
sns1:2si decrease Of i,g::;.95l. or go yer
cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-02

eatee. and Mr. Johnson. respectively
The deposition was obtained in Novem-
Der. 1912. and was merely concerned
with the establishment Of the physical
execution Of the will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-02
INCOME. STATEMENT.

The increase in the mileage of the lines dire rs
operated due chiefly 10 the l"a>,. OF The
Nor! bern Central Hallway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-03-02

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STOCKHOLDERS NAY
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
Let's Roll Up a Vast Majority

The proposed $1,250,000 bond issue for Birmingham's temporary relief will be voted by decisive majority, no doubt, at the special election to be held week from next Monday,
 The objections to the bond issue which some people had raised are fast giving place to loyal support of the proposition, and it is reasonable to think that just as soon as the situa- tion is fully understood-just as soon as the people hear or read the discus sions by Sydney J. Bowie and others of the campaign committee appointed to present the question to the public an overwhelming majority should be virtually assured.
 A bare majority would suffice, of course, to give Birmingham this sorely needed temporary relief, but what also is needed here in this city of ours is more civic pride and more of the get-together spirit. When something is proposed for Birming- hams good-some measure for the benefit of the entire community-and when that something has the unquali fled approval of men known for their public spirit and their clear-headed- ness, the objectors should have ex- ceptionally strong grounds before trying to defeat the proposition.
 If the bond issue were to carry by practically a unanimous vote, Bir- mingham would be filled with enthu- siasm and with strong impulse to push on for better things. It would make all of Birmingham's problems seem easier of solution. The moral effect of rousing majority for the bonds would be of incalculable value indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03

stenographer was murdered in day light in a real estate office in the business center of Dallas, Tex. Sew eral arrests have been made, but in each instance the suspect proved a complete alibi. Diligent effort has been made and is still being made to solve this murder mystery-all north Texas was aroused.
 But the crevicel Where is it?
 The "crevicen of which Detective Burns writes in his recently pub lished magazine article may exist in a majority of criminal cases-yet, al- most every community in the United States has it's unsolved mystery of which the ones herein narrated are merely types.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
LIKE MLuKE SAYS

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 There are all sorts of people in the world, including the man who would rather get married than work for a liv- ing.
 If you do not like the medicine pro- hibitionst is peddling he tries to get legislature to hold your nose and make you take it.
 Our idea of a hen-pecked husband is one who has to eat a bad egg at the breakfast table because he is afraid to tell his wife that it isn't good.
 About all the practice in penmanship some men get is when they sign the pledge every 20 or 30 days.
 Some men are so mean that they never quarrel with their wives because it costs so much to make up again.
 Any old time a wife says that she could trust her husband with another woman you can bet that the other woman looks more like a male than q female
 A woman will buy her husband a smok- ing jacket that looks like horse blanket with the hives and will get him little red fez to go with it and then she won ders why he gets mad when she wants him to sit in his den and wear them so she can bring the neighbors in and let them see how happy. he is. The easiest mark is the fellow who is always bragging that you can't fool him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
VALUABLE RUINS
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

r iOHi tut SitNSiouQ ldlIl )tdltT.
 Dendermonde, Louvain. Mechlin and other ruined Belgian towns may not be rebuilt. A number of prominent Belgians (who are not at the front with King AL berU have suggested that these ruins be preserved in case of the ultimate victory of the allies, as a monument of Belgium s suffering.
 Such a suggestion merits no commenda- tion. The ruins; if preserved for this pur- pose, would be a standing reminder of Belgium's hatred for Germany. Such re- minders are pernicious. Once the war is over all that bears a message of hate should be obliterated. It should be the aim of Belgium, nation which will live for ever as g. symbol of devoted patriotism, to build up, and to forget the horrors of war. Preservation of ruins would be merely ghoulish.
 The world, of course, likes to shudder. When the American tourist business again gets well under way the possession of war ruins will be a valuable asset to any country But far more valuable will be rehabilitation and forgetfulness of na- tional suffering It is scarcely likely that the charred remains of cities will be pre- served for the ediflcation of the idly cu- rious. Belgium is an industrial and prac- tical nation, and if the war results fav- orably for her she will lose no time ir getting back to work. The ruins will be removed, and new cities will be built. The best people of Belgium have no desire tc have their country advertised as Penny horrible" to attract tourists and tourists gold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
NEWSPAPER CLUB STORIES

There are a number of young married
 men members of the club. so many, in
 fact, that they form quite little circle.
 Frequently they foregather in quiet cor
 ner of the lounging room and dissipate by
 telling of the marvellous doings of their
 kids. A certain member of the set told
 the following: @
 My little girl was always glad to say
 her prayers, but she frequently confessed
 her anxiety that her petition would not
 be properly identifisf by the Lord. One
 night after the usual amen she dropped
 her head upon the pillow and closed her
 eyes. After a rsoment she raised her hand
 and waving it franticaily, shouted:
 This prayer came from 214 Sylacau-
 ga avenue
 "No state outside of Alabama is more
 haps, than Kentucky and in proportion
 to population no Kentucky town has so
 many of it's natives living here or visit ing here from time to time as Maysville,' '' said William Ryan.
 Among thebest of our Birmingham peo- pie are the Chenoweths, the Orrs-Harry and his mother, the esteemed teacher and the Ebersoles, all belonging to the Maysville colony
 That venerable city of Maysville, noted for it's thrift and its good society, was founded, according to Collins history of Kentucky in 17S5, by John May of Vir- ginia-seven years before Kentucky was erected into statehood By 1900 it had grown to be a town of considerable i'm portance. It was then larger than Gin cinnati I have heard Maysvillians say that after it got up to 5000, which was in | the early part of the last century, it re- mained stationary in population until the | last decade of the century, swhen it struck out for the 5000 mark. In the census of
 1900 it was credited with population of 6423
 Tn the last census there was a slight falling off, the population being only 6121.
 There must have been some mistake about
 that, because my Maysville friends insist that it has population now of 5000 or | more. Maysvf1lans, proud of their home town, are very sensitive on this question of population. When the census bureau l figures are quoted in the presence of a | Maysvile man there will be a serious protest It is claimed that recent elec- tions prove that the population is now be- tween 5000 and 9O00
 "Of Gourse, the general outside public cares little about these matters, but the public spirited inhabitants lay great store by the increase in population. The boost CTS of Birmingham and Atlanta and II. 1o k- the growth of those respective cities. New
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
GOSSIP IN LONDON

From the London Times.
 The English Boy Scouts have more than justified themselves since the war broke out Assistant Scoutmaster Edward White of Captain Burgoyne's Own has been tell ing about the splendid work these boys have done in London. They have done valuable service in assisting the Belgian refugees quartered in the Kensington dis trict, and have organized recruiting marches. Twice the boys have been called out over air raid scares.
 Even the julnbled motors nose one an-
 other out of the way in London, like
 crowded guests at a smart wedding, and
 not with the football crush fierceness of
 jumbled motors elsewhere Workaday
 motor busses go past, 1t is true, but they
 never stop and are no more to be regard
 ed as part of the street than a Downing
 street charwoman is to be looked on
 as member of the cabinet
 Back again, down the other side, the
 khaki pattern repeats itself. Outside
 wide-windowed dressshop a furry snow
 ball of little girl stands on the seat or
 carriage coqueting with soldier at
 the edge of the pavement, who wears the public schools red stripe on his arm. At this time of war there ought to De tulle lappets and peculiarly long white gloves in these same inside windows ready for the courts.
 This year the Kaiser has kept them out but Bond street is buster than ever Daily Sketch.
 It has been feared that the season would pass without any operatic or theatrical performance being given at Monte Cario' and the operatic concerts, which have been so successful. would be the only at traction offered. Such, however, is not the case. for curtain of the Sale Garnier has risen on the first operatic perform ance of the season, the series being, as usual. under the management of MT. Raoul Gunsberry. The opera was La yivandiere." by Goddard. Other works which will be performed are ''L'Ancetre.' D | bv Saint-Saens, and "Cleopatre,'' a pos th,,mous work of Massenet; 'Rigoletto, D Aida" Lucia" Norma and other Ital-
 ian works. the star of the company being Caruso.-Telegraph
 l Persons desiring to travel to Flushing or Rotterdam via Folkstone or Tilbury must first obtain a permit from the home office. Applications for permits may be
 made in person at the permit office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Delighted With His Trip

T found the Panama Pacific exposition all. that had been said of it" remarked J. B. Burke, one of Bir- mingham's oldest and most esteemed citizens. Ut is a great exposition, and is well worth 1ourneying across a con tnent or across an ocean to see. vis- tied San Diego and found the exposi- tion there very interesting and high ly creditable, but 1t Is small compared with San Francisco's. have travelled a great deal; have crossed the Atlantic ocean several times. But this was my first trip across the Rockies. We have a great country and the scenery in the west is equal to that which one Sees in Europe. I bought my ticket from the Frisco agent. going by the southern route and returning by the northern route. I have, indeed. had a delightful trip"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03

From the Kansas City Times.
 Two years ago the New Jersey legisla- ture adopted a woman's suffrage resolu- tion, with a comma in a certain place and using the Roman numerals VIII" Such a resolution in New Jersey must be adopted twice. This year the resolution came up with the comma missing and the word "eight" instead of the Roman nu- morals.
 Horrors, That would have invalidated the resolution, said the New Jersey law yers. The courts would have held, they said, that resolution was not the same which was adopted with a comma once and without a comma once-to say noth- ing of the vast difference between eight and VIII"
 Probably the lawyers knew their courts. Anyhow, they saw the terrible danger in time. grabbed a comma bY the scruff of the neck and put it where it belonged changed eight to ''VIII'--and saved the country,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03

CAN YOU DO IT? Just after dinner every night, Beneath his shaded 'lectrio light, The liddies gather round their dad To hear what luck the allies had. He grasps his paper in his hand Then clears his throat to beat the band, And then he starts at column one To see which side the day had won. It takes his patience. every ounce, When Belgian names he must pronounce. The German towns sure hurt his throat And oh, what pain a Russian boat Is sure to cause his Adams apple As he reads about the deadly grapple. The kiddies says "Pa, read some more," There's Lake Nyasse, Karonga, Ghent, And other places armies went. From Ordeghem the troops withdrew And over Aerschot airships flew. The dddies thought their daddy bright Until the armies started fight. But now they know he's just a dunce Because the news he read them once Had forty names of towns and men, Divided 'mongst some countries ten, And though he tried with might and main He hurt his tongue and bruised his hrain. He couldn't spear ten different tongues With just one simple pair of lungs I guess he should go back to school, Take up his slate, pencil and rule. Geography and other things That boyhood and the schoolroom brings And then perhaps if he's real bright He'll read the war news well some night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
Disqualification Idea Taking Hol,


 ''The crop diversiflcation movement will be of lasting benefit to many sections of this state,'' said member of the Cham Der of Commerce.
 ''The farmers of south Alabama have shown especial interest in the campaign inaugurated by the Birmingham chamber, which has been carried on vigorously throughout the state. The attention of the southern planter has been directed forcefully to the results that can be achieved by raising crops of provisions which are needed at home, such as corn, peas, hogs and beef cattle.
 "The farmers of the black belt now see the importance of decerasng the cotton crop as much as practicable and the further benefit to be derived from making the farm as near as possible self sustain ing. l believe the production of corn will be especially heavy this year, and that much effort will be directed toward in- creasing the pork and beef supply raised within the state. Some years will nat Grally be required in which to develop large beef herds in this state, but eompar- atively little time will be required to greatly increase the number of hogs here. The truckers of the Birmingham dis trict are also busy, and the quantity of imported produce will probably be much reduced"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
Honoring Bismarck's Memory

On Thursday Berlin celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Bismarck with notable demonstration, and among the floral tributes placed on the iron chancel- | lor's statue was one from the Kaiser, accompanied by brief eulogy. It was Bismarck who created the present German empire. As a young man he entered public life as an ultra royalist and his purpose throughout Prussia's revolutionary period of the 4Os was to unite the German people and build up a dominant central power.
 As early as 1862 he was known as the "man of blood and iron" He was statesman of uncommon ability and parliamentary leader of rare skill and force. In the art of diplomacy he was very master.
 Bismarck was a militarist, but in modified form. He was imperious and when it came to humiliating Prussia's rivals-Denmark, Austria and France-he was as cold-hearted as he was aggressive; but he was ever striving for German unity, and after the Franco-Prussian war con- structive policies received his first attention. Notwithstanding the fact that he was full of the military spirit he did not encourage the growth of militarism as Europe knows it today. As Bismarck advanced in years he relied more and more upon diplomacy in maintaining Germany's command ing influence as world power.
 The old Emperor William let Bis marck have his way in everything re- lating to the development of the em- pire; but William II and the chancel- Tor disagreed and quarreled. Just how the breach between these two self willed and self-centered men came about was never revealed. But one of the causes that led to trouble was Bismarck's expressed displeasure at the Kaiser's direct consultation with other ministers and political leaders. William II, the war lord, wanted to be known as the actual head of the gov ernment. At any rate, Bismarck and the Kaiser had bitter words and in 1890 Germany's most potential states man of modern times ended his public lcareer.
 He died in 1898, but two years be-
 fore he passed away the Kaiser made
 the advance for the reconciliation
 which took place. The "man of blood
 and iron," however, had naturally
 grieved over his political downfall
 and was never quite himself again. The German people had unboundet 1 faith in Bismarck and this question
 doubtless comes to their mind now, Il the iron chancellor had been living and had been holding office woult l the war which is laying Europe vast have occurred? He would have hat , Germany prepared, but his diplomac, } would have resulted in continuance
 of peace. There would have been n' l war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03
Easter Lilies From Abroad

"The Easter lilies now in all their beauty came in bulbs from Japan and Ber- muda last fall,' said a prominent florist.
 There are number of new candidates for public favor in roses. The most popu- lar are the Ophelia,' pink rose; Frances Scott Key also pink; Prince F. c. D'Arenberg' and Mrs. Chas. Russell, red This last is very much like the American Beauty, but in every way a better bloom. A very beautiful pink rose is the Sham yer
 Owing to climatic and other conditions. the handsomest roses we handle come from Chicago and other places. but later the outdoor roses grown here rival the best grown anywhere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-03

Downing street, s. w, made at least three days before the date of sailing.
 All applicants will be required to pro- duce their passports with their photo- graphs attached and their certificates of registration, if any. and must furnish the names and addresses of two British sub- jects to whom reference can be made. They must also produce satisfactory evil dence as to the object of their Journey. Employees of firms, or persons acting on behalf of firms or other persons, must, in addition, produce certificates from their employers as to the nature of the busi- ness on which they are proceeding abroad. In the case of persons living at dis- tance from London, a preliminary appli- ca ton may be made in writing.
 From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
 The Lord Bishop of Worcester expresses the following views about clergy joining the National Volunteer Defense corps:
 1T can see that determination to re- frain from joining the corps calls for one more sacrifice upon the part of the clergy: just as 1t was a real denial to many of our men when the bishop requested them not to join the regular army. But at this time our clergy know their duty; they see that sacrifice, self-effacement and readi- ness to serve their flock are the most important part which the parish priest must play. To sum up, my judgment is against their joining the Volunteer De- fensce corps, though hope they will give what support they can to it. by making 1t known giving use of rooms or organi- zation, as we'll as being about with their men, and. if they have the requisite knowledge, assisting in the drill, march- ing, etc." +-,+,