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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29
HORSE RUNS AWAY;
DRIVER BREAKS ARM

Ernst Hoadley of 2024 Pleasant St,
River Park. Tuesday afternoon about
$3.50 O'Clock, sustained a broken arm
and other injuries wh,1 he was
thrown from his wagon to the pave
ment HOadley was driving along
Lincoln highway w, in the vicinity
of Miller's sanitarium, when his horse
became frightened at a passing auto
mobile and ran away. jerking him
from his seat Hoadley was picked
up by passing autoists and brought to
Mishawaka, where he was attended
by a surgeon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29
MRS. DARLINGTON
TO BE BURIED HERE

Mrs. Anna Darlington, a former res
ident of Mishawaka, died Tuesday af-
ternoon at / O'Clock at her home in
Toledo, o. Mrs. Darlington was for
merly Mrs. Anna Mcintosh of this
city She left here about Is years
ago for Toledo. She is survived by one
son. Harry Mcintosh, one daughter,
Mrs. Dora kellogg of Toledo, two
grandchildren, Wallace and Marie Nc
Intosch of this city.
The body will arrive here Thursday
afternoon at 1:13 o'clock and burial
will take place in the City cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29
MAULBETSCH OUT AGAIN
Michigan Star Looks Now the Worse
For Operation.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, Sept. %
Maulbetsch, all-American half back
and mainstay of the university of
Michigan eleven was out for practice
today, looking little the worse for his
recent operation for appendicitis. He
told Coach Yost he will work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29
SECRETARY QUITS.

Frank c. KOzen, secretary of the
Moose lodge here for the past year,
handed in his resignation at a meet
ing of the order Tuesday evening. Mr..
Konzen will soon leave for Fort
Wayne
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29
MISS GRACE GREGORY
LEADS IN QUEEN CONTEST

The contest which is now being
held to determine who will be the
queen of the north side country fair,
which will be held next week. will
close Saturday evening at 10 o'clock.
The standing of the contestants up to
Wednesday morning was as follows:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29
FNTERTANS AT STAG.

Arthur Schellinger, Lincoln highway
w, entertained the eX-bachelOrs at a
stag at his home Tuesday evening.
Among those present were Frank
Leyes of South Bend, John BOSNIAN,
John Bueche Joseph Thallemer and
Mathew Ferrettie-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29

ed by the ladies OF the churc-. 10 the
delegates. at which two addresses
We're delivered by Rev. Kirk w. Rob
bins of Goshen, Ind, and Rev. John
G.. Benson Of Brazil. Ind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29

To the Bremen fair. For furthe
information call A. E. Kuhn, Hom
phone 1876. Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-29

The contest for the queen Of the
north side fair Will close at 10 O'Clock
Saturday night, prompt.-Advt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
UNITED HOTE[SCO.
 OFFICERS COMING F. A. Dudley and Frederick Rockwell Will Be Here
 This Morning

F. A. Dudley, president of the United Hotels company, and Frederick Rockwell, vice president. will reach Birmingham this morning to confer with the resident management of the Tutwiler and others interested in the operations of the hotel The visit today of Mir. Dudley will be the first he has made to this city since the hotel was opened. He is noted attor- hey of Buffalo.
 Mir. Rockwell, who is in active charge of the operations of the United Hotels has been here often. The trip of the two highest officials in the company Is said to be only of routine nature. They have not been here for some months, and are anxious to keep in close touch with the Birmingham situation.
 It is understood that the officials are very much disappointed over the action of the Alabama legislature enacting the pro- hibition measures, for it will materially reduce the earning power of the hotel, as well as being calculated to discourage a class of tourists that has been given much encouragement during the past few months.
 MT. Rockwell and MT. Dudley will be here several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
NEGRO CUT IN TWO
 BY RAILROAD TRAIN
Charles Due, Who Found Body, Tells of Peculiar Phases of Accident
 Near Thomas

negro supposed to be John Harris was cut completely in two by train on the Birmingham Mineral railroad near Thomas sometime yesterday morning, probably about 10 o'clock.
 Charley Due, one of the men who dis covered the two parts of the body, stated last night there were some peculiar phases tc the accident. "The mans watch was still running" he said, "and 1t was 11:SO when we found him. He was cut as cleanly in two above the hips as the operation could have been performed by a surgeon. The lower part of his body was lying between the rails with the toes turned up. while the torso was outside the rails with the face turned down.
 Every button was torn off his coat and they were lying in little pile beside the body.
 MT. Due said that pay envelope with the name John Harris was found in the negro's pocket the only means of iden- tity on the body. and that 1t was stated by other negroes who came to the scene that the man had been working on con- struction gang further up the track. As far as known no one saw the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
PUBLIC HEARING ID
 BE HELD MARCH Il.
Board of Revenue to Hear Suggestions as to Divid-
 ing Voting Precincts

The board of revenue will hold a public hearing On Thursday. March II, on the proposition to divide the larger precincts of the county, such as those of Greater Birmingham and Bessemer. This act was taken at the meeting of the board yesterday. This action is be- ing taken under the new primary law which provides that there shall be a voting precinct for every 300 vot>> cast. The law does not create new pre- cincts but is designed to divide the pres ent precincts of the county into voting districts for every 800 voters.
 It is understood that under this ar engagement the city will have at least 40 voting places and Bessemer about six. The new system will greatly facilitate the work of the election managers and will enable the voters to cast their bal olts with little or no delay and will also make the counting of the ballots comparatively easy matter. At the present time in some of the larger boxes of the city upwards of 1900 votes have been cast.
 The work of creating the new voting districts Is quite task. and the board of revenue< will listen to the sugges- tions as to the most suitab}e places and amount of territory in each voting dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
UNIVERSITY MEN
 GREATLY PLEASED Alumni Delighted That Dr. Denny Has Decided to Re-
 main at Tuscaloosa

Local alumni of the University of Alabama were delighted yesterday aft ernoon when 1t became known that Dr. George H. Denny president of that in- stitution and considered the most poten- tial educational factor of the state, had declined the offer from Montana
 In this connection, it became known yesterday afternoon for the first time that it was Montana which desired the services of Dr. Denny. In that state created, this office to have general supervision over all state educational institutions. Provisions were made to pay the dean a salary of $7500 per an : mum, furnish him home, pay his trav- cling expenses and equip for his use an office in the state capitol. When the governor of the state looked about for suitable man to serve as dean, he selected Dr. Denny, and made him the offer which was considered a most flat tering one.
 It is understood that pr. Denny de- clined the offer, despite it's financial advantages, for several reasons, one being that he desired to build up fur ther the University of Alabama. and an- other the fact that he desired to con- fine his labor to southern territory with which he is familiar and has been for many years. since his birth, in fact, identified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
DR. ]. 1. JOHNSON
 DIES AT CLINTON Father of Crawford John- son Passes Away-Fun-
 eral This Morning

Information that pr. J. L. Johnson, father of Crawford Johnson, president of the Chamber of Commerce, had passed away at his home in Clinton, Miss, was received here yesterday. MT and Mrs. Johnson were at the bedside of Dr. John- son when he died The deceased was 79 years of age and while he had been inac- tive for several years, he was in good health. and his death was a shock to loca, friends acquainted with his condition through his son of this city.
 Dr. Johnson was a prominent minister of the Baptist church. He was also en- gagged in educational work at the Uni versity of Mississippi for some years oc- cupying a chair in that university. Dr. Jchnscn was greatly esteemed in Clin- ton and throughout the state of Missls- sippi. and his death caused widespread regret. The funeral services will be held this morning from the home, and inter- ment will be in the family cemetery at Clinton. In addition to Crawford John- son, the deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and one dar.hter, Miss Jessie Johnson. They were all with their father when he died.
 The news of pr. Johnsons death caused much sorrow here. where he had visited on several occasions. Many telegrams of condolence were sent yesterday to Craw- ford Johnson by local friends and insti- tutions with which he is connected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
WRIT OF INJUNCTION IS ISSUED AGAINST
 THE GA|ETY HOTEL
Solicitor Black Alleges Place Is Operated as a Gambling House and Seeks Per-
 petual Injunction

On the petition of Hugo l.. Black. soliei- tor of the criminal court of Jefferson county, Judge II. A. Sharpe yesterday ordered writ of injunction to be issued against the owner. lessees and employees Of the Gaiety hotel. restraining them from operating an alleged gambling room or rooms on the said premises, and naming Thomas H. Motion, as owner of the build ing, and Will Smotherman. J. H. Ware. R. w. Houston, Joe Smith, Ali Meadows and "Baldy" Davis as parties respondent.
 Solicitor Black made oath that he had been informed and believes that the facts set out in the petition are true and that he acted on such information and belief. Judge Sharpe ordered the writs to De is- sued and these were placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff c. w. Austin for serv- ice.
 The complaint does not charge Thomas II. Motion with being connected in any way with the alleged gambling. but makes him a party respondent as the owner of the building.
 Complaint ayers that Thomas 1T. Mol ton Is the owner of the building located on First avenue known as the Gaiety hotel, and that Will Smotherman. J. II. Ware, R. W. Houston, Joe Smith, Ar Meadows and Badly Davis occupy the said building with the knowledge or by the agency of the said T. II. Motion. The complainant further ayers that the Gaiety hotel, with the exception of the ground floor, is kept barred and barricaded
 The further averment is made that the premises are wired with electric bells and signals for the purpose of warning the inmates of the approach of officers of the iaw that within the rooms of said premises are gaming paraphernalia, such as dice, cards, roulette wheels and other like devices and that the respondent, Houston, is employed in the capacity of clerk but is used as lookout" to warn occupants of the approach of officers of toe law.
 The petitioner asks that preliminary injunction be granted restraining the said defendants from operating and maintain ing a gambling house within the premises described and that upon final hearing a perpetual injunction be issued compelling respondents to cause to be removed all electric bell signals, and gambling de- vices of any kind or character used for gambling purposes on the said premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
AND l. Y. CLARK CONFER Agreement as to Present Vaudeville War Expected
 to Result

Gen. Louis V. Clark and Karl Hoblit- zelle held an extended conference yester- day from which there may result a cessa- ton of hostilities here Involving the Ly- ment was made following the conference, but it is believed there has been tenta- lively evolved some plan whereby an agreement may be reached.
 The sudden cessation of operations at the Lyric following the opening of the Majestic by Mir. Hoblitzelle has caused considerable speculation in Birmingham, and so far there has been no explana- ton as to the reason for the closing of the newest of Birmingham's playhouses. The Lyric was erected for MT. Wells by General Clark and leased by Jake Wells for the vaudeville which has been offered there for some months. The Majestic was leased by Karl Hoblitzelle, and 1t was understood that Jake Wells also had a lease on that theatre Subsequently 1t was purchased by General Clark, owner of the Lyric. MT. Wells and MT. Hoblit- zelle were involved in vaudeville fight sometime ago, and that was brought to an end by the two reaching an agree ment as to who was entitled to operate in the Birmingham field.
 Mir Hoblitzelle left the city and the Lyric continued operations. He has re- turned, opened the Majestic and the Ly- ric has closed. It is believed that General Clarke holds the key to the situ- alton here, and the conference he held yesterday with MT. Hoblitzelle is expected to be the beginning of the end of the war in local theatrical circles.
 Mr. Hoblitzelle has been here three weeks looking after the beginning of his theatre. which has been playing to crowd ed houses, 1t is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
NO PROTEST FROM
 CHARITIES OF CITY
Silent as to Reduced Appro- priatiOns-ROutine Busi-
 ness Before Commission

Contrary to expectations not single delegation from the charitable associa- tions of the city appeared before the city commission yesterday afternoon to pro- test against the reduction in their month"; ly appropriations from the city funds as made last week by the commissioners.
 The meeting yesterday afternoon was without feature. the more important rou- tine business transacted being as follows:
 Adopted ordinance No 29O-C. amending section 59S of the city code and 405 of or- dinanoe No. 7s-C, relating to distances of stables and garages from dwellings.
 Directed street commissioner to open alley at Twenty-slxth street, between Madison and Highland avenues.
 Directed street commissioner to extend storm sewer at Avenue R and Twentieth street. near Tuxedo Junction. across Twentieth street, to relieve drainage con- ditions at this point.
 Directed street commissioner to build park to divert storm water into Twenty sixth street.
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. S68-C, providing for construction of cer- tain sanitary sewers in North .Sirming- ham, at an estimated cost of so100.
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. s67-C, providing for certain Improvements on Alabama avenue, from Sixteenth street, southwest, to Fourteenth street, southwest. at an estimated cost of s6635.
 Confirmed assessments under improve ment ordinance No. S51-C. providing for certain improvements on Fourth avenue. south, from Thirty-eighth street to Forty first street, amounting to $731.40.
 Released the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for damages account of injury to city motorcycle upon said Birmingham Railway Light and Power company paying for repairs to ma chine
 Board voluntarily reinquished to the city all of their salaries in excess of $50o each per month.
 Approved supreme court cost bill $16. case of Mrs. Amy Carle vs. city of Bir- mingham.
 Approved cost bill in the criminal court, s9.55, city of Birmingham vs. Joe Locasclo, P. w. Hall and Joe Rietta.
 Adopted resolution fixing salaries of city officials and employees and appropriations to charities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
VETERANS LOOKING
 AHEAD ID REUNION
Will Be Held in Richmond First Three Days of
 June

Alabama veterans of the civil war are already displaying considerable interest in the annual reunion which will be held this year in Richmond, June 1, and 3.
 It is said that more Alabamians will attend reunion this year than in many recent years. This is due to the fact that the old veterans will gather on the scenes of the bloodiest and most spec tacular battles of the war, as well as the place of the final capitulation; and also to the fact that for the first time since 1907, railroads will be enabled to grant free transportation to all who arc unable of their own resources to attend.
 The legislature. in the first half of the session, as Is recalled, passed bill of Senator Ellis of Dallas. which gave railroads the privileges of giving trans portation to old veterans to and from scenes of annual reunions when the vet erans themselves are known to be un- able to pay their own ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
POLICE STILL BAFFLED
 BY DARING OF ROBBER

on the bold holdup Monday night. in which the robber secured about s2eo in cash.
 J. B. Lassiter proprietor of the Bullard Investment company. was indignant yes- terday at the fact that a young white man could enter his offices and steal S20o and get away right under the nose of the police and sheriff's forces. Mir. Lassi- ter stated that he would consult with the management of the Imperial Laundry on the idea of offering a reward for the arrest and conviction of the young out law. It is felt that the offer of reward will stimulate police action.
 Among other things talked about at po- lice headquarters yesterday was tho bur glary of the Jefferson Powder Mills. about five miles northwest of Birmingham. where about a quart of nitroglycerin was stolen. The robbery of nitroglycerin, it was claimed. could be for only one pur- pose-safe blowing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
Chairman Agee's Reply

The reply of Chairman Agee promisini the governor to strictly enforce the law follows:
 Hon. Charles Henderson, Governor, Montgomery.
 Dear Sir: I have your letter stating that you were not signing the bill passed at the recent session of the legislature abolishing the excise com missions in the various counties and placing their authority in the hands of controlling bodies in such counties because you do not think it a wise measure, and calling attention to the necessity of a strict enforcement of the law.
 T beg to say that fully realize the necessity for vigorous enforcement of the law during the few months in which the liquor traffic is handled and you shall have the full cooperation and support of this commission, who will see that the laws are rigidly en- forced, as they have been in the past. ''The excise commission as created under the Smith bill is necessarily part of this law. and to abolish the commissions before the prohibition laws go into effect would practically bring about no control of the traffic, and such a condition would be brought about that would make it impossible to enforce the new law when put into operation. Yours truly, w. C. AGEE,
 Chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
STANDARD HOME co.
 IS HELD BANKRUPT
Birmingham Trust and Saw ings Co. Named Receiver
 by Dryer

The Standard Home company was adju- dicated bankrupt yesterday by Judge W. I. Grubb. and the matter was referred to Judge E. H. Dryer, referee in bank ruptcy, who e,pointed the Birmingham Trust and SC .ngs company as receiver under a bond of $5o.oOo. which was immed- iaaely made. The proceedings were insti- tutcd by three creditors of the Standard Home company. who filed an involuntary petition averring that the company had committed an act of bankruptcy in mak- ing an assignment for the benefit of it's creditors on February 22, 1915, to the Bir- mingham Trust and Savings company and had turned over all of it's assets to the bank as trustee.
 In his answer to the petition E. H. Hamill. attorney for the Standard Home company, admitted the assignment of its property to the bank for the benefit of It's contract holders owners of paid-up certificates and other creditors but in- sisted that the concern was solvent at the time. Judge Grubb held that an net of bankruptcy had been committed and made the ruling as above.
 The Birmingham Trust and Savings company as receivers were instructed to hold all property. to take possession of all real estate and to collect all moneys dlie the Standard Home company. It is em- powered to receive all payments on in- vestment home purchase contracts and to employ all such agents and attorneys as may be necessary and shall preserve and administer all of the assets coming into It's hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
NO FORMAL|T|ES
 ID MARK CHANGES Wells Will Assume Presi- dency of First National
 This Morning

To assume the presidency of the First National bank, succeeding J. H. Barr, Os- car Wells of Dallas will reach Birming- ham this morning. He will be accom- panied to Birmingham by Mrs. Wells. His assumption of office will not be attended with any formalities. MT. Barr will be- come chairman of the board of directors, made vacant by the resignation of Maj. F.. M. Tutwiler, whereupon MT. Wells will bs elected to the presidency Major Tut wiler will retain his position on the board of the First National. MT. Wells, it is expected, will go to the First National immediately after registering at the Tut wiler where he will have apartments The new president will meet the directors and will be formally elected in very few minutes.
 Mir. Wells has been in Birmingham once before. He came here at the invitation of members of the executive committee of the First National to confer with them relative to accepting the presidency. He was entertained at the Country club, all though his visit was very brief At that time MT. Wells agreed to accept the posi- ton which he will assume this morning.
 With Mr. Barr as chairman of the board and MT. Wells as president, the directors believe that two men whose abilities can not be excelled in the entire country will be at the helm of the First National. MT. Barr as banker is known in every bank of the south, and his elevation to the chairmanship of the board will be the source of much qualification to his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03
WANT MARCH 16 SET ASIDE
 AS CLEANUP DAY FOR CITY

Asking that the city commission set aside Tuesday. March 16 as Clean Up Day." the executive board of the Board of Trade yesterday passed the following strong resolution regarding the fire haz- ard conditions of the city:
 Whereas, it is highly desirable that satisfactory conditions as to fire hazards and ire losses in the city of Birming- ham shall exist at all times, and
 Whereas, the city commissioners and the various city departments, upon the re- quest of the Board of Trade, have agreed to make united effort to bring about such conditions, therefore be it
 Resolved, by the executive board of the Board of Trade that we call upon the Chamber of Commerce and other civic bodies actively to cooperate and aid In securing and maintaining such conditions of business and residential properties as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-03

Who is the gentleman highwayman?
 The police and detective departments would like to answer this question with some degree of satisfaction to themselves but are unable to do so according to their own admission.
 According to the police the young man who held up the Bullard Investment com pany at 2129 Third Avenue. north, directly opposite the county courthouse, and only few hundred feet from the offices of Sheriff Thomas J. Batson, about 6:se o'clock Monday night was dope fiend, who, under the influence of a powerful drug, had the nerve to commit the bold robbery.
 Other theories by the police are that the young man is led to commit sensa- tional robberies by the perusal of hrid literature and seeing moving pictures of the methods of the wild and woody vest
 In fact the police have many theories