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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
JASPER MERCHANTS VICTIMS 0F SPINDLE Certified Check on Okla hOma Bank Basis of
 Mans Activities

Jasper, March 2O.-(Special. )-The First National bank of Jasper and several mer- chants of this city were swindled out of something like $500 yesterday through the confidential activities of one Mr. Pritx, supposed-to-be merchant of Oklahoma The whereabouts of Pritx at present is mystery.
 The alleged merchant, it seems, reached Jasper a few days ago and visited promi- nent citizens, stating that he was con- templating locating here. A certified check for $950 on an Oklahoma bank was deposited in the First National bank and $200 drawn on it. Later ". IT. Moore, local merchant with whom Pritx had placed an order for a stock of goods, cashed a check for him for $20. Pritx next purchased $75 watch from the Dll- worth Jewelry~ company. paying for it with another check. With a watch and s200 of Jasper money in his pockets the alleged merchant purchased home from w. A. Wilson giving in return a check for s30O and immediately disappeared.
 Local officers declare that every ef- fort will be made to apprehend the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
HEAD OF PYTH|ANS
 WILL BE HERE TODAY
Brig $. Young of Ohio Will Speak Tomorrow Night
 on 'Pythianism"


 Brig s Young of Ada, O., supreme chancellor of the order of Knights of Pythias will arrive in the city at noon today and will be met by delegation of the several local Pythian lodges. He comes from Montgomery, where he made an address last night. Tomorrow he will be entertained at a luncheon at the Tut wiler hotel by prominent members of the order and will receive the members informally during the afternoon.
 Tomorrow night he will make an ad- dress on "Pythianism" at Fraternal hall to the members of the order. lie has visited the city before at the time of the big Pythian event in 1913 when 5oo candi- dates were initiated by the famous lola degree team of Dayton, o. He is known to be | most attractive and entertaining speaker and a large gathering is antici- pated tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
ALLEGED BURGLARS
 ARE UNDER ARREST
Police Recover Large Quan- tity of Stolen Property.
 Four Negroes Held

With the arrest of Percy Moore Cleye- lang King. Will Drake and Doc Cook, negroes. according to announcement from police headquarters last night, officers Eubank and Crenshaw have been suc- eessful in breaking up gang of thieves who have been operating for sometime in Birmingham. From goods identified beyond question, three recent store burg laries have been traced to members of this sang, and it is stated that Moore and King have made confession to en- ;ef'ng and footing the following Birming- ham establishments: The B. R. Thorn the Magnolia pharmacy, Magnolia ave nue and Twenty-third street, south, and the William l.. Delheim saloon, 1S0 Twen- tieth street, south
 The officers state that Moore and King were arrested two or three days ago, and on Icing suddenly confronte1 with erini- nal evidence while in the midst of exami- nation. at headquarters made confession of crimes committed and described the manner in which they were accomplished, Drake and Cook being implicated by the con nfeSsien. 'fhe confession was kept
 
 named could ae appreherscd
 In tke confession secured oy Officers EupanlS anu Crenshaw 1t vas set forth that in the B. R. Thornton robbery axes had been useo to pry off the moulding around the door and lates re sia;.sh open the door. A large quantity of groceries was secured, and some of them disposed of, Drake and Cook being named as re- ceivers. The officers then located these moi lad fr .aotc xl to recover stolen property in large quan- titles, which included whisky, cigars, gro ceries and notions. which had been missed from the Magnolia pharmacy. It is stated that the Delheim saloon had been robbed consistently for several weeks past, and that the authorities had been at a loss in efforts to discovtf thieves. The Magnolia pharmacy had also been entered several times
 Moore, King and Drake have been turned over to the county authorities on a warrant charging burglary and grand larceny, Cook will come before the re- corders court and face a charge of re- ceiving stolen goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
FINANCE COMMITTEE ID SIT IN DECATUR
Fite Says They Had Busy Week During Mont
 gOmery Session

Chairman Weakley of Jefferson, Sem ator Key of Franklin. Representative Fite of Marion, and Representative Brad shaw of Iauderdale. members of the re- cess committee of the legislature ap- pointed to study state finances, came to Birmingham last night from Montgom- cry, where they have been sitting for a week. MT Key and Mir. Bradshaw con- tnued their journey through the city to their respective homes, and will join the committee in Decatur tomorrow MT. Wealxley and MT. Fite spent the night m Birmingham.
 i"We have had a busy week. said MT. Fite at the Motion hotel last night. The job is a big one, but we hope that We will be able to discharge our duty Tn such manner as to benefit the state.
 We will sit in Decatur beginning Mon- day morning for two days, will then go to Dothan. and from that point to Mo- bile. We will be in Birmingham shortly after April 1.'
 Senator Hartwell of Mobile and Repre- sentative Marlborough of Lee and Tunstall of Hale. will reach Birmingham this morning, and together the members will go to Decatur tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21

would be complete unless the women of this state were given ample op- portunity to carry their measure di- rect1y to the voters. These remarks were applauded to the echo. The cap tain then proceeded to praise unstint- ingly the ladies of his home state. He stated that he believed that in the event the women of this state were presented with the ballot that an ae- tive influence for good would be felt in all the departments of the state and that politics would be greatly im- proved.
 The speaker was "at home" when it came to discussing matters pertaining to the European war He outlined the strictly neutral position that the admin istration was forced to assume while the European conflict was in progress He, of course did not believe that this coun- try ought, under any ordinary circum- stances, become involved in the world wide war, but he called attention to the fact that had this country been prepared with more adequate, military forces its position would now be very much more secure and that the administration would be much better able to pI otect the in- terests of it's citizens abroad.
 He called attention to the possibilities of the enormous navy that he had con- sistently advocated throughout his terms of office were it now available to Uncle Sam to back up demands of the foreign powers. He stated that cotton would never have been placed on the list as contraband of war had this nation had the requisite navy referred to with which it could back up just demands and to enforce respect for the rights of citizens of the republic. The benefits which would have been reaped by the people of the south at this time from having such a force at hand could hardly be overestimated, he said.
 When Mir Hobson ceased speaking a large number of the audience pressed for ward to shake hands and congratulate the speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
KELLER TO INSPECT
 PUBLIC HIGHWAYS

Montgomery, March 20.-(Special )-State Highway Engineer w. s. Keller will spend the greater part of newt week in srecting public highways in north Ala bama. On Monday, MT. Keller will in- spect new road in Winston county, and on the following day he will try to visit three counties, Franklin, Colbert and Lauderdale. Wednesday the state engineer will go over the roads in Morgan and Limestone counties. The following day he will be in Cullman county where he will make his final inspection during the week. He will return to Montgomery next Thursday night
 Assistant highway engineer will go on next Tuesday to Geneva and Covington counties, where he will inspect state-aid roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Dr. Wharton to Speak Today

Death at Frolic," Is the subject Of an address to be delivered by Evangelist Wharton of Baltimore at the. Majestic theatre this afternoon at o'clock. Dr. Wharton fs very widely known through out America, and has been eminently usccessful in evangelistic work. The meeting will be under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association and the southside Baptist church. The doors will open at 2:s0 p. m. All the men of the city are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
JOHN TODD GIVEN
 4-YEAR SENTENCE

Montgomery, March 20.-(Specia1.) Judge c. P. Mcintyre. associate judge of the city court of Montgomery, today sentenced John Todd to four years in the penitentiary for burglarizinz the vault of the Exchange National bank of this city of $1350 on the night of December 10, last. Todd was convicted by a jury early in the week. A bond of 5000 was fixed by the court pending an appeal to the supreme court.
 Todd was for more than 20 years 1ocksmith of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Negro Hurt in Auto Accident

As result of an auto accident last night at Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street, Frank Rice, negro boy, was taken to the Hillman hospital slightly injured, and Jim Poll wa- paced under bond. charged with reckless driving. nc- cording to eyewitnesses, the automobile driven by Poll was running east on Fifth avenue with the boy on a bicycle riding rapidly alongside the car. On reaching Fifth avenue, the negro swerved sud- denly in front of the speeding car, ap- parently making an effort to turn the corner into Twenty-first street ahead of the auto. The wheel was struck and smashed and the negro, 1t is stated, was dragged several feet, sustaining painful injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
BOMBS DROPPED
 ON BRITISH PORT

London, March 20-(3:2 p. m9-A Ger man aeroplane dropped several bombs to- day off Deal. a seaport on the Strait of Dover.
 All the bombs landed in the sea.
 A patrol boat opened fire on the aero- plane which turned and disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
SPECIAL CATHOLIC SERVICES
The Prayer of Pope Benedict Will Bs
 Recited

In all the Catholic churches throughout the United States the prayer for peace among the warning nations will be recited today.
 At St. Paurs the special exercises or dered by the pope begin just after last mass and will be concluded at the night services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
RUSSIA ASKED TO
 EVACUATE PROVINCE

Berlin, March 2O.--(Wireless to Sayville) 'The Persian government has called upon Russia to evacuate the province of Azer- baijan QNorthwest Persls)." says an item issued by the Overseas News agency to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Men
 Using Morphine

or liquor will be furnished same while taking the Neal Treatment until the dis eased condition and desire for the poi- son is overcome. The Neal Treatment is administered under the professional supervision of our experienced physic- fans only In the privacy of the home or at the Neal Institute. No. 1914 9th av- enue, Birmingham. Main 4516. Strict privacy, fine private rooms. high c1aoa service and satisfaction guaranteed. Ask for free book.
 co Neal Institutes In Principal Cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
White Mountain Refrigerators

We are exclusive agents for this splendid refrigerator and every one is sold under rigid guarantee.
 The coldest refrigerator made and most economical in ice consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Against the Bond Issue

At a meeting of the Hast Lake Civic league Friday night, strong resolution against the bond issue to be voted upon April IF was adopted, and an article drawn up setting forth arguments against the bond issue. A resolution was passed also suggesting the Twenyy-sevenrn viaduct be named after City Commits siorier Weatherly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Pritchard Appointed a Justice

James H. Prichard of North Birming.. ham prencinct No. 42, Jefferson county, Alabama. has been appointed notary pulp lie and ex-officio justice of the peace of that precinct, by Governor Henderson, and will open his office tomorrow at Ffn- ley, formerly Acipco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
The Spring and Summer Furniture
 Is Corning In No,O
Porch Chairs, Settee
 And Swings

Warm weather is just around the corner, and it's not too soon to select your porch furniture. Those big, comfortable porch chairs, in the natural or green finish, are here.s You know this store is always porch furniture headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Chattanooga Wins i.

Chattanooga. March 2o.-The Chatta- nooga Southern association team de- fcated the Chattanooga university base
 baIl team here today by to 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
UNDERWOOD LEAVES
 FOR ORLANDO, FLA.

Washington. March 20.-Senator-elect o. w. Underwood left today for Orlando. Fla, to spend two weeks at his father- in-laws winter home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Sobhronia Elliott

Mrs Sophronia Elliott, aged ss years, died yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the family residence IF South Hawkins street. West End. after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock from the residence with interment in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Elliott Is survived by her husband, Arthur E. Elliott, former president of the Birmingham local, No. 104, Internationa. Typographical union, and one of the best known printers in Birmingham. The de- ased is also survived by her mother. Mrs. Lucia Willingham, and one sister. Miss Lucia Willngham. Mrs. Elliott was for IA years a devoted member of the Third Presbyterian church, and the pastor, the Rev. J. A. Bryan, will con duct the services.
 Mrs. Elliott was also a member of the Tribe of Ben Hur No. ! and the Ladies' auxiliary to Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, No. SIS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21

JOHNS undsr,ak,ns co. Phone iosA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Theodore Francis Rothletz

The remains of Theodore Francis Rothletz, aged 27. who died at Ashe- vile, N. C., will arrive in Birmingha today at noon and will be received by Shaw & Son. Funeral arran gemen:s will be announced later
 The deceased Is survived by his fath- CT and mother. MT. and Mrs. s. J. Roth letz, who reside at 1880 Nineteenth street, south; a brother. Paul Rotnletz, and sister. Miss Rebecca Rothletz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Mrs. Sarah A. Weaver

Mrs. Sarah A. Weaver, aged 50 years, died yesterday morning at II o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. w.. S. Lopez, 1911 Second avenue, West End. She is survived by one son and six daugh- ters, as follows: Thomas B. Weaver, Mrs. w. s. Lopez. Mrs. A. J. Allison. Mrs
 G. E. Mathews, Mrs. c. L. varin. Mrs. s. c. Myers and Miss Onie Weaver. Flu neral services will be conducted from the Lopez residence this afternoon at o'clock with interment in Forest Hill cemetery. The Rev. J. A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyterian church, will officiate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Mrs. Louisa A. Smith

Mrs. Louisa A. Smith, aged 76, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at her late residence. 616 Forty-ninth street. rorth. Funeral services will bc held this afternoon at o'clock from tho residence, with interment at Forrest Hill cemetery.
 Mrs. Smith is survived by four daughters: Mrs. J. H. Roam of Mis- sissippi, Mrs. w. J. Scar of California, Mrs. J. F. Crews and Mrs. D. Edge of Birmingham. and two sons, Oscar l.. Smith and J. R. Gale of Birmingham.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
Mythical Colorado Town.

A certain weltknown theatrical
manager had company in the West
that had an open week, and as the
manager didn't wish 10 lay the com.
pany of for the entire week he wired
the manager Of a Denver theateT to
secure him some dates i'm nelghbor-
ing towns. The Denver manager wired
back a list of open dates. among
which were these; Cripple Greek.
March 2. lay of tiird. Fort Collins,
fourth The Telegraph operator
mixed the two words. lay or" and
spelled il 91.ayho0" The New York
manager, as soen as be received the
wire took ont map OF Colorado and
began TO figure on the railroad move
ments He could not fnd the town
sI.ayhon" He consulted time tables
larger maps. and even called upon
his friends 10 see II they knew of the
town. They all professed ignorance.
so at last he wired back How will
! find Layhoff2 The Denver mana,
ger received the telegram and. as BY
some providence. the two words we're
separated and spelled correctly, he
VII ed back 4 think You Will find
many of them expensive
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
'CASCARETS' FOR
LIVER. BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 1o-cent box now.

No odds how bad your liver. stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uneomfort-
able you are from constipation. indiges-
ton, biliousness and sluggish bowels
You always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache. biliousness, dizziness, nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour. gassy stomach.
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
ollie, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 1O-cent box means health, happi-
ness and clear head for months.
No more days of gloom and distress
If you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets Don't
forget the children-their little in.
sides need cleansing. too. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
might Air"

The night air. minus the sun. is no
different from the atmosphere OF a
sunless day The atmospheric en-.
velope Of the earth docs not change
from benign to maligu In the twinkline
of an eye after shutdown. 1t is stiIl
composed Of oxygen. nitrogen. argon
aud carbon dioNide in tue normal pro.
portions for the given locality The
open air treatment of tuberculosis and
its Kindred allies had first 70 combat
this venerable jargon about the dead.
iiness Of night air and only the re-
markahle results Of this hygienie aid
to its cure brought the superstitious 10
a realization Of the Stiffness of their
ingrain6d nootophobia
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
KIDNEYS CLOG UP FROM
EATING TOO MUCH MEAT
Take Tablespoonful of Salts If Back
Hurts or Bladder 5others-Meat
Forms Uric Acid.

We are nation of meat eaters and
cur blood is filled with uric acid, says
a well-known authority, who warns US
to be constantly on guard against kid
ney trouble.
The kidneys do their utmost to free
the blood of this irritating acid, but
become weak from the oyerwork;
they get sluggish; the eliminative It's
sues clog and thus the waste is re-
tanned in. the blood to poison the en-
tire system.
When your kidneys ache and feel
like humps of lead, and you have sting
ing pains in the back or the urine is
cloudy, full of sediment, or the blad-
der is irritable, obligine you to seek
relief during the night; when you have
severe headaches, nervous and dizzy
spells, sleeplessness, acid stomach or
rheumatism in bad weather, get from
your pharmacist about four ounces OF
Jad Salts; take a tablespoonful in a
glass of water before breakfast each
morning and in few days your kid
neys will act fine. This famous salts
is made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with lithia, and
has been used for generations to rush
and stimulate clogged kidneys, to neu-
tralize the acids in urine so it is no
longer a source of irritation, thus end
ing urinary and bladder disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
injure; makes delightful efferves-
cent Whitewater drink, and nobody
can make mistake by taking little
occasionally to keep the kidneys clean
and actiye.--Ady.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
The Shot That Missed.

In controversy it is better to be in
tellectually honest than to be consis-
tent.
In an ecclesiastical discussion that
occurred at one of the general assem-
blies of the Presbyterian church in the
United States Doctor Krebs was press
ing his antagonist. Doctor Breckin-
ridge. hard with his authorities, and at
last, as the New York Times relates.
came down on him with this: "And
now will proceed to quote Breckin-
ridge against Breckenridge"
Without rising from his seat, Doctor
Breckinridge instantly retorted, "And
you could not possibly cite an author
ity that would have less weight with
mel"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24

and horses viii render large areas In
western Europe highly insanitary. 1t
is their opinion that cholera win at
tack the armies ON the western battle
line as well as the eastern.
Cholera can kill as fast as war. If
it. speeds across Europe it will take
the lives OF combatants and noneom-
batants alike 1t viii. however, leave
human hatitatioas standing II viii
spare the handiwork of centuries. 1t
win not leave the survivors the task
OF recreating and restoring from the
ground-ap.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
Ship Carried Ear Inland

Like the ribs Of long-dead giant
SO stand the rusty ribs of the L. S. S.
Wateree two miles inland, at the foot
OF tire Andes, where the ship was de.
posted In 1865 by monster tidal
wave, The ship, with practically IT'S
entire crew aboard. was swept from
Its anchorage of Irioa aud carried In
land, where it was left on an even
keel. almost uninjured.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
It PAYS to Pray. and Advertise.

DO you believe in the efficacy OF
prayer" asked the new minister.
you beti" triumphantly replied Sam
Singer, the enterprising real estate
dealer. why, at the prayer meeting
last Thursday night, prayed loud and
long for blessings on our progressive
little city, incidentally mentioning
few of the advantages it possesses for
profitable investments, and next morn
ing l sold four lots in my new Sky
High addition to stranger who had
happened to drop in at the services."
Kansas City Star.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
DO NOT HESITATE
To Use cuticura on Skin-Tortured
Babies. Trial Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap and
gentle application OF Cuticura oint-
ment at once relieve, permit rest and
sleep and point to speedy healment
of eczemas. rashes, itchings and irri-
tations of infants and children even
In severe cases.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
CHOLERA TO STOP THE WAR?
More Than a Possibility That Dread
Disease VIII Sweep Through Eu-
rope Before Long.

Would an epidemic Of cholera stop
the war; II so. would an epidemic Of
cholera be welcomes asks the Buffalo
Enquirer
Cholera appeared on the eastern
fighting line last fall. Experts predict
that when the spring thaws come the
thousands Of rotting bodies of men
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
INGREDIENTS.

Il don't think your speech was as
fun of ginger as some Of your former
efforts"
Maybe it wasn't" replied Senator
Sorghum. ''The way a man has to
stick to a topic in these filibustering
days makes him inclined to dispense
with ginger and look for glre."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
Indefinite.

How is it you college boys stick
to the hazing gamer"
'0h. it's such bully camel
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24
sbut,ino Him or.

THE weather. we are having now. :"
said the Oldest inhabifant, isn't anv.
think like it was when was boy
HUH" growled the fussy person.
fas a matter OF fact. it isn't any ming
hike it was six months ago"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-03-24

Much may be said to support the
view that the plague would be a mercy
IL it forced the nations TO cease fight.
and and destroying each other and
unite in battling to save themselves
from pestilence.