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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
FARM LOAN PLAN
 IS WRITTEN INTO
 AGRICULTURAL BILL
Amendment Accepted As Having Sanction of Ad- ministratiOn Revised
 Considerably

Washington. March IA farm loan plan was written into the agricultural appropriation bill by the House tonight after long and vigorous fight. The rural credits amendment reported by the agricultural committee and gener- ally accepted as having the sanction of the administration, was revised by a series of amendments, which revolu- tionized the proposal
 The House. by 237 to Se vote. re- jected the McCumber bill. before it as Senate rider, which would have au- thorized the federal government, through national banks. to make loans on farm mortgages and would have ap- propriated s1o,o0o,0oo to start the sys- tenn.
 The Buckley Hollis plan, finally adopted. was agreed to without roll call 1t would provide for system of farm loan associations to make loans on farm mortgage notes These asso- citations would form federal land banks in districts corresponding to the fed eral reserve districts to deal in the mortgages and loan to the associa- tions on those mortgages In these banks the government would have a supervising. and under certain circum- stances. stocSholding interest. They would be authorized to issue bonds based on their farm mortgage security
 The crux of the fight came on an amendment to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Panama ca nal or government bonds to the amount of 5e,ooo,eee q year to take over tie bonds of these land banks The amend ment was adopted in committee of the whole. by 8 vote of 157 to A.
 The administration proposal, sub stitute for the McCumber plan. pro- posed series of farm loan assocfa- . tions with a system of land banks under private ownership and control to handle the loans through the sale of bonds to the public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Charred Body of George Vetz Discovered at His
 Home Near Alton
ONLY HIS FEET ARE
 UNTOUCHED BY FIRE
Crime Committed Sunday Morning While Two Companions Were Absent at Another Farm.
 No Clue to Murderer

Coroner Charles L. spain returned from Alton, . small mining camp. about 20 miles east of Birmingham, on the seaboard railroad, last night with the report of horrible murder of . Ger man recluse named George vetx, last Sunday. yetz, who was about 55 years of age, was murdered. robbed and his body then incinerated.
 The first report of the murder came in Sunday night to the coroner. but it stated that negro that had been burned to death. However. the report came in such peculiar manner that Coroner Spain decided to make the trip to Alton yesterday morning. On the scene he was quietly apprised of the details of the tragedy.
 Netz, 1t was stated. lived with two com panions, John Wise and N. Swiney, both men. well past middle age, and the three conducted small trucs farm. vetz, it was stated, was well known at Alton and had no enemies.
 Sunday morning about 10 o'clock ae- ccrding to the companions of vetz, they left for a nearby farmhouse to get a haircut. On their return at clock they discovered the charred body of their friend o'i the floor near the grate. Only the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
IN FEDERAL COURT
Sealed Verdict Returned In Cases
 Against Joe and Walter Estress

sealed verdict was handed to the deputy marshal in the case of Joe Estress and Walter Estress. tried yes- terday in the United States court on a charge of illicit distilling, and will be read in open court this morning. The March term of the federal court com menced yesterday afternoon, Judge w. I. Grubb presiding. The petit juries for the term were organized without difficulty, and the trial of the cases set on yesterdays docket commenced. After the Estress case went 70 the jury Judge Grubb took up a case against Warren Burnell which is still on trial.
 The case against Abe Rich is set for today and will probably come to trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
STRONG PROTEST AGAINST ALLIES NEW WAR PLAN IS
 LIKELY FROM U. s.
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ish or French ports. An intimation was conveyed in British quarters that the allies intended to buy outright all such cargoes. but such promise would not affect the determination of the United States to insist on it's right to send non contraband articles to Germany when the question is argued in further diplo- matic correspondence.
 Just when the United States will act on the latest note is dependent to some extent on when the replies are received from the allies and Germany to the in- formal communication looking to an abolition of submarine warfare on mer- chant ships and the shipment of food stuffs to the civilian population of bel ligerents. Germany's answer is said to be on its way, and officials expect that II will be an acquiescence in the princi- pie of the American proposals From Great Britain not a word has come in several days, until today's statement that the matter was under considera- ton. This, coming with announcement or retaliatory measures created a feel ing Of hope among some officials that an understanding might be reached
 Ill other quarters, however, there was disposition to regard the American in- formal communication as likely to fail of accomplishing anything beyond a DOS sihle amelioration of conditions as to mines in the open seas.
 8 Dlspleasure at the latest developments was not concealed in state department circles. where the stopping of commerce tc and from Germany was viewed as Much more serious than blockade, since 1t interfered also with cargoes presumed to be bound to a belligerent while ih transit to a neutral country. Whereas the doctrine of continuous voyage preyi- ously has been invoked in the present war by Great Britain to sustain her right 10 detain cargoes at any stage in their Journey If proved ultimately to be destined to belligerent, such a presumption IS understood now to include all articles of merchandise such as machinery and im~ p'tments, as well as cotton bound be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Tobacco Habit
 Easily Conquered

A well-known New Yorker of wide experience, has written a book telling how the tobacco or snuff habit may be easily and completely banished in three days with delightful benefit
 after the nicotine poison Is out of the system. Calmness. tranquil sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite, good digestion, manly vigor, strong memory and gem eral gain in efficiency are among the many benefits reported. No moro Of that nervous feeling; no more necd of pipe, cigar, cigarette or chewing to- bacco to pacify the morbid desire. The author 11dw. J. Woods, station E, 925 F, New York City. will send his book free on application, to anyone who writes to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
DAYS WORK IN THE
 CRIMINAL COURT

The trial of Jackson ". Grammir, charged with forgery, was commenced yesterday in the first division or the criminal court before Judge H. F. lief lin, and will be concluded this morn ing. Judge W. F. Fort will take up the first division docket set for the day.
 Yesterday morning Judge Heflin or ganized the 1uries for the week. and took up the above case. Judge Tort, in the second division, completed a lengthy docket of jail misdemeanor cases in which there were Il convic- t1ons. three acquittals and three cases nolle pressed. He took Up the case of Jim Williams. charged with assault with intent to murder, the jury find ing the defendant guilty of assault and battery with weapon and fixing his punishment at fine of S25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
H. c. Anderson Dead

Nashville. Tenn, March LII. c. An- derson. speaker of the Tennessee state serate. died at 11:SO o'clock tonight In iremic poisoning. He came to Nashville yt sterday to attend the session of the legislature, which convened this after noon. News of his illness caused both bxanches of the legislature to adjourn without transacting business. Speaker Anderson lived at Jackson. and was a lawyer and banker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
DIR. EGGLESTON AT
 SECOND PREBYTERIAN

Dr. R. E. Eggleston of Columbus. Miss. arrived yesterday afternoon and last night began series of sermons at the Second Presbyterian church. He was greeted last night by u large and sppreciative audience. His bjcct was taken from James, Seeing Life At It's Best" and those present pronounced 1t sermon of exceptional force and merit
 today and again at 7:45 this evening. when his topic will be: Gods Call to Man" The general public is cordially Invited to hear the sermons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
TO TELL OF WORK
 AMONG THE WOUNDED
Dr. Earle Drennen to Recount Expe- riences In France at St. An
 drew's Parish House

pr. Earle Drennen, who recently re- turned from several months work as surgeon in the American hospital in France, will tell of his experiences in treating the wounded soldiers at St Andrews Parish house tomorrow night rr Drennen will begin to speak at 8 o'clock. St. Andrews Parish house is located at Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. south. and the general public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
MARCAN ID LEAD LITTLE ROCK CLUB Former Baron Second Sacker Traded for
 Pitcher

Little Rock. Ark. March 1.-President Allen tonight announced that he had traded Pitcher Carl Black to Birmingham for Second Baseman Marcan.
 The Birmingham club had attempted to sell Marean to the Pacific Coast league. but Allen refused to waive as he says tic Birmingham club previously had agreed to the trade.
 Marcan will captain the Little Rock club and direct the play on tho field. President Allen has been anxious to se- cure him ever since he bought tho Mont gomery franchise, as he regards him as a brainy player and hustler. Mir. AL len today also bought Pitcher Bin Luhr- sen from Pittsburg. Luhrsen made m impressive record with the Albany. N. r., club last season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
NO PUBLIC HEARING
 ON SEAMAN'S BILL

Washington, March 1.-President Wilson has decided not to have a public hear ing on the seaman's bill passed Satur- day and now awaiting his approval be- use of the crush of other work attend ing the closing days of Congress. He has asked the state department how 1t af- fects existing treaties. and it is under stood has been informed about 9 con- ventions with foreign nations would be concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Charles w. Lett
E,nera

Funeral services over the remains .,f Charles w. Lett. who died Sunday after neon at the family residence. 42s Forty eighth street. north, will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the resi- dence. Interment will follow in Forest TIili cemetery. The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. c. w. Lett; one sister. Mrs. M B. Murry, and one brother. J. A. Lett. of Savannah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
REPORT CHILD LABOR BILL Palmer-Owen Measure Is Favorably Acted Upon By Senate Committee

Mrs. w. L. Murdoch. chairman of the Alabama child labor committee, was notified last night that the Palmer Owen child labor bill had been favor ably reported in the Senate at Wash ington. The bill has already passed the House. It Is claimed to represent the standard by large majority of states on child labor legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02

bringing five divisions into the operations. About the middle of February the enemy had reached the Plonsk-Racionz front. but as a result of desperate battles on the 16th and 18th we stopped his further progress in this section.
 About this date the Germans concen- t,ated very great forces between Mlawa ard Villenborge (Willenberg) and took the offensive. On the 18th we discovered great activity on the part of the German ad- vance guards in the Khorgele district and on the 2oth great enemy forces be- gan an impetuous advance.
 Passing Przasnyzc on the east they reached the village of Czunka Przasnyzc formed the extreme point of support of our right wing in this region. Here our infantry brigade was operating and, after meeting the enemy's attack with a de- fense characterized by vigor and initiative 1t threw part of it's strength into Przasnyzc.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. John Williamson

Mrs. John Williamson. aged 69 years, died yesterday afternoon at 3:35 o'clock 1t the family residence in Ivanroe, on the North Bessemer car line. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted from the home to- morrow morning at 10:3O o'clock with m- tai ment in Forest Hill cemetery The deceased is survived by her husband, and tn efollowing children: Mrs. S.. M Bcrnell, Vincent s. Williamson, Miss Stella and Miss Adah Williamson. Dr. J w. Johnson, pastor of the First Meth ocist church, will officiate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Reds Berin Training

Alexandria, La., March 1.-Memebers of the Cincinnati National league baseball club will begin their spring training here tomorrow. Manager Herzog having been joined tonight by nearly all of his players. Exhibition games will be played with the Shreveport club of the Texas league March B and 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Rufus R. Smith

Funeral services over the remains of Rufus R. Smith. aged 50 years, who died Saturday night. were conducted from the family residence, 426 Fortieth street. north, yesterday afternoon. Interment fol- lcv ed in Forest Hill cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by his widow and one eOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Mary M. Houst

The remains of Mary M. Houst, aged six years, who died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in g. local infirmary, will be sent to Jemison this morning for interment by Lge Loy. The deceased is survived by her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
J. R. BIackenship

Moulton. March 1.--(speciaI.)--J. R. Blakenship. a prominent citizen of Moun- tain Spring district. south of Moulton, was buried Saturday. February 27. His death was caused by complications aris- ing from q case of measlee. Mir. Blaken- ship leaves . wife and three daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Mrs. SalIie Quill

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. -Sallie Guill. aged 50 years, who died Sunday morning in a local infirmary, were conducted yesterday afternoon at the family residence in Central Park. Tn- tc, ment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her hus- band. J. H. Quill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
DR. BrcKLEy HELD ur

pr. T. ]. Bickley. 171e Thir- teenth avenue, north. was hold up and robbed last night at 6:s5 o'clock at Tenth alley and Eight eenth street, north. by three negroes. The negroes secured a Waltham watch, Keystone locket. diamond and a pearl handled knife. the whole valued at over S1dO. Dr. BiciSley re- ported to the police that the three negroes who held him up all had pistols and were appar- ently about 20 years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Humane Society Meets Today

The Birmingham Humane society will hold It's regular monthly meeting this afternoon at tho headquarters, room IS. in the city hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
Postnaster Nominsted

Washington. March 1.-The Presldent tonight sent to the Senate the nomlna-
 ton Of John 1 schmits as postmastor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02
ARE PUSHING
 GERMAN FORCES BACK

Petrograd, March ?. u0:24 D. m.-(via London. March ?. 12:52 a. m.)-An official communication issued tonight by the war office said:
 E We concluded yesterday the opera uons around Przasnyzc, where we defeat ed and have thrown back to the frontier, not less than two army corps.
 The Germans, having compelled the retreat of our Tenth army, set them selves the further. task of joining battle with our troops operating successfully ia the Mlawa region. Their plan was first to drive back, by a demonstration in force, our left wing in this region, and then apparently by headlong dasn against our right wing in the Khorgele SChorzellen) district, to overthrow our troops in the direction of the vistula.
 "On the 18th the enemy took the offen- sive in the Lipno-Sierpec-B -Biezun district. 
 feet of the victim had been untouched by the flames.
 According to Coroner Spain, it would have been impossible for the old man to nave set fire to himself and burn his body to crisp immediately in front of the grate for it is but natural to believe the coroner states that Vetz would have made a struggle and possibly run out or the house if he had accidently set him. self on fire.
 He could not have set himself on fire. said Coroner Spain. and all the signs point to the fact that vetz was first assaulted and robbed. The thief or thieves then poured oil on his body and fired 1t. The house was not badly dam aged by the blaze as only hole in the flcor was burned, but vetzs body was burned to crisp, only his feet renain- ing untouched.
 As for the money, the robbers secured, as far as I have been able to ascertain vetz had $l6 on his person at the time
 Of course. there is no clue to work on at the present time, but I have noti- fled the sheriff of the crime.''
 Funeral services over the remains were ooiducted at Alton yesterday morning Intarment followed there It was stated by Coroner Spain that the murdered mass is survived by sister in Johnstone, Pa, and a brother in Cleveland, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-02

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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
New Ward Officers Chosen.

w. w. Beckstead. ". II. Thomas.
DR.. Arthur Vance and C. Lee French,
all new men to American Falls. with
the reception of Mr.. Beckstead. were
elected to the offices of the American
Falls bishopric OF the Latter Day
Saints at their meeting Sunday after
noon in the l.. ID. s. church. MIR.
Beckstead was chosen for bishop. w.
II. Thomas for first counselor. DIR. Ar
thur Vance for second counselor and
c. Lee French for ward clerk. Mr..
Beckstead has been first counselor for
the past five years under Bishop Char
ley Johnson who was forced to resign
on account of his homestead which
will prevent him from taking the ac-
tive part in church affairs that he has
rendered In the past. Mr.. Thomas
came two months ago from Maiad and
since that time has taken an active
part in church affairs. DIR. Vance is a
veterinarian and came here from Idaho
Falls. He was for several a an
instructor in the veterinary science de-
partment of the University of Utah and
since that time has practised extern
sively in Utah and Idaho coming from
Idaho Falls but a few months ago.
Mr.. French is assistant cashier In the
First National Bank. He came last
week from Boise. The retiring men,
bers besides Bishop Johnson, are first
counselor. W. w. Beckstead, second
counselor, Geo. W. Morris, and ward
clerk. Frank Moench. The meeting
Sunday was unusually we'll attended.
w. A. Hyde. President of the Pocatello
stake preached a sermon that ives well
received, and Finn Berg. stake clerk
of the L. ID. S. and counselor Hender-
son, all of Pocatello, were present to
enliyen the meeting.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Mrs. C. w. Thompson, Mrs. r. b.
Greenwood, Mrs. John Voight, Mrs. M.
A. Wones and George A. Rogers left
Wednesday morning for Rupert to rep
resent the Womans club Of American
Falls at the annual meeting of their
district federation. Mr.. Rogers will
sing several selections at the meeting.
The representatives will return Friday
evening and expect tc be able to report
a splendid meeting.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

An auto party consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. Art Chester, Jim Simms and Reed
Miltengerber of Pocatello came up
Saturday night, and Sunday morning,
the men of the party and George Mil
tenberger and Herman Bunday, rode
on out to Rock creek and fished for
trout. That is about all we can say
except that they did not break any
springs on the car carrying a big load
of trout.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13
NJ. T.. CHURCH NOTICES.

Sunday, May 10. 1000 a. m, Sunday
school; 1900 a. m, Preaching. subject
THE Three Institutes of Social Life;
so p. IN, evening sermon.
Special music. The public Ia cor
daily invited.
Business session OF official board
Thursday evening. May IS. Let all
members be present.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

designated by Professor Wallis as
parents day in the city schools. Ex-
hibits from the domestic science, com
mercial and manual training depart
ment ofthe school will be displayed.
Some Of the work this yea has been
unusually good and Mr.. Wallis is anx-
ious that the parents take this oppor-
tunity to acquaint themselves with
the work Of their children. Each teach
er is preparing special work for the
afternoon which will be OF interest and
enjoyment TO every parent in Ameri-
can Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

l.. c. Black, son Of Dan A. Black, a
wealthy wheat grower OF Dayton,
Washington. has opened a jewelry re-
pair shop in the front of the Eldorado
barber shop and invites the patronage
of the people Of American Falls. Mr..
Black is beginning on a modest scale
and intends to make good and locate
here permanently. His father. ID. A.
Black, spent several months here dur
ing the past winter and spring in a
search for land and has purchased
several sections rear Idaho Falls. His
two brothers, Emmel and Roland left
Dayton Monday in an automobile and
are expected to arrive soon. They are
looking for a permanent location and
If the like American Falls will lprob-
ably stay here with their brother.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

S. E. Kramlich and Miss Bertha Isaac
left last Thursday for a visit in east
ern Washington. Mr.. Kramlich will
meet his wife at Odessa and return
with her in about three weeks. Miss
Isaac will visit for a mouth in Spo-
kane before returning to american
Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

White carnations, the national en-
blem of motherhood, were worn pro-
fusely in American Falls Saturday and
Sunday in honor of "the best mother
that ever lived" The ladies' Aid So
ciety sold them by the dozens and
could nave sold many more than the
three hundred they ordered.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Six members were initiated into the
Rebekah lodge last Saturday night at
their anniversary celebration at Odd
Fellows hall. Readings, recitations,
games and delightful refreshments
were enjoyed until a late hour. Those
who we're initiated into the mysteries
of the order were the Misses Grace
Mckinley. Florence Barber, Minnie
Walker, Emma Hansen, Mrs. Ed Strong
and c. NJ. Garfield.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Mrs. Won Knobloch was surprised
last Saturday by three auto loads of
young people who arrived at her home
three miles north Of town early in the
evening, prepared for a good time.
Cards, dancing and refreshments were
enjoyed until the party returned home
to American Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

Charley Page has rented Mrs. Cot
trell's house while she is away on her
homestead and will keep boarders
during her absence. Mr.. Page has
been cooking at the boys parsonage
but quit a few days ago to take charge
of the Cottrell place.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

o. X. Bum, the new band director
from Idaho Falls is meeting with
splendid success in his band work He
has arranged for a cornetist 10 come
from Idaho Falls and is procuring the
undivided interest of the members OF
the band. He gives private instruc-
ton to anyone interested in band mu-
sic and already has his time fully oc-
cupied giving private lessons.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

There will be a dance at the Quinlan
hall at the old Shilling place, tomor-
row night. the 14th. These social oc-
casions are well attended and enjoy
able.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-05-13

III. F. Fitzpatrick went to Pocatello
Wednesday to attend the annual state
convention of the Knights of Columbus.