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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21

Southern Railway SeIectcd--it was announced yesterday afternoon that at a meeting of Camp Hardee, U. C. ", that the Southern railway had been selected as the official route for that camp to the reunion to be held in Rich mond June 1, and 3. The announce- ment was made that the attractive rate offered by the lines would induce quite a large number of veterans tl make the trip. Among other details, the Southern railway has announced that the cars used for the trip will be parked at convenient point neai the reunion grounds and that the vet eraIls will be amply taken care of in every way Mitchell Coxwel1, travel ing passenger agent for the Southern railway, said yesterday that he expect ed very large delegation from Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21
Abolish Lease System


 MT Greene was asked if it was his intention to get behind the proposed constitutional amendment of Represen- tative Davis of Walker, that which, fl enacted into law, would bring about the abolition of the convict lease sys- tenn January 1, 1917.
 Mr. Greene expressed doubt.
 My bill," he added, would contem- plate that the newly created convict bureau would make a careful study of the convict lease system in order that 1t might be in position to report in- telligently to the next legislature just when the death knell of the system might wisely be tolled. It would be the duty of this board, further. to study each convict so that it might intelli- gently recommend to the governor tho parole of convicts.
 However, 1t Is not my idea that we should rush pell mell towards the abo' lition of the convict lease system. We must regard to a certain extent the financial condition of the state The lease system is iniquitous and must eventually be destroyed. But there is time for all things"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-21

Dr. Bass of Gndsdem Here-Dr. Bass of Gadsden, a well known physician, was here yesterday to purchase an au- tomobile. He was by far the most in- teresting man at the Tutwiler yester- day on account of constant stream or pages trying to get him to the tele- phone on account of the continuous procession of automobile salesmen camping on his trail, 1t is stated that Dr. Bass will either purchase n Cad- lilac or a Packard.
 Asa Gibson in the City-W. A. Gibson. speaker of the third house" for the last several sessions of the legislature. was here yesterday, accompanied by Mrs. Gibson. He is one of the best known men in the state. and greatly interested in the trend of political mat ters. Mir and Mrs. Gibson were guests at the EIillman during their stay.
 Brickeu at the Tutwiler-Col. c. R. Broken, one of the best known mili- tary men of the state, is stopping at the Tutwiler He is commander of the Sec ond Alabama infantry regiment, A. N. G. Colonel Bricken is interested in a street railway patent being perfected here and has been frequent visitor to Bir- mingham.
 Scott Maxwell Here-Scott Maxwell of Carbon Hill, head of the cotton mill at that place, was here yesterday. Mir Maxwell will attend meeting of the American Cotton Manufacturers asso- citation at Memphis during June. He said yesterday that convention will be the largest ever held in the south. MT. Max hal I-.x.t .tx..< ex.y- ting slightly better and that there should be an era of better conditions soon.
 Southern Official Here-J. M. Culp vice president of the Southern railway. arrived in Birmingham last night to spend Sunday with relatives here. He will be here probably until tomorrow, when he will confer with l.. Sevier, general agent, before returning to his home in Washington.
 Atwood visits MaxweIl--J F. Atwood of Bideford, Me, widely known cotton man of that section, Is at the Tutwiler. He came south to see Scott Maxwell and other local people. Mir. Atwood said yesterday that he was very much inter- ested in Birmingham, and that he held great opinions as this city's future.
 Matinee-Danssnt We'll Attendcd-The customary Saturday matinee-dansant at the Orangerie of the Tutwiler was well attended yesterday. There was about 50 couples on the floor The music was by Weigands orchestra and was great ly enjoyed. The matinee -dansant is in addition to the dances given at the Tut wiler every evening which are proving to be quito popular
 Emond Richardson Here-Edmond Richardson of New Orleans Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. George c. Crawford on Hanover Circle. MT. Richardson Is wide fly known in New Orleans. This is his first trip to Birmingham. and he ex- pressed great delight yesterday over the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-09-09
Honored Citizen Dies.

Citizens of Abba were saddened
on Tuesday of last week when the
word was circulated, that Uncle John
Coffman, as he was Familiarity
known, had passed to the great be-
yond. 1t was known for some days
that the end was near, for he had
been sufferer for some months with
stomach trouble yet with this knoWl-
edge the entire community was
shocked when the end came.
There probably is no other per-
son in southern Iowa that was more
widely and favorably known than
Uncle John, for he had travelled over
all of the southern part OF the state
selling groceries for many years, and
continued in the capacity of travel
ing salesman and was in the employ
of the Burt-Zaiser Co., wholesale
grocers of Burlington, at the time OF
his death. The writer has known
Mr.. Coffman personally for many
years, having labored in the same
capacity for a number OF years and
we would often meet on the train and
at hotels. He was always of a genial
nature and had the respect OF the
knights of the grip. The sympathy
of the entire community goes out
to the family of the deceased. Inter
ment in Oak View cemetery.
John Monroe Coffman, Oldest son
of Alfred and Sarah Pemberton Coff-
man, was born at St. Joe, Mo-, Nov.
Z, 1874, and died at his late home in
Abba, Iowa, at 4 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon, August "a, 1915. He was
married at Blandinsville, ILL.,, Sept.
~, 1871, to Mary Keithley, who died
Oct. 5, 1901. To them were born
three children, Fred, who died in in
fancy, Angelina, and Sarah l..
Koontz These with much loved
son-in-law, DR.. Carl Koontz, two
grandchildren, Mary Emily and Carl
Coffman Koontz, a brother, Marion
Coffman, of Blandinsville, ILL.,, two
sisters, Carrie Locke of Blandins-
vile, ILL.,, and Mrs. Ella Anderson of
Marysville, Mo-, are left to miss and
mourn him.
Funeral services were in charge of
his pastor, C. v. Pearce, assisted by
Rev. Caldwell. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
kinson sang tenderly, favorite hymns.
The Masons held a fitting service at
the grave, after which the cfficiat-
ing minister gave brief prayer. The
very large crowd in attendance show
ed the esteem in which Mr.. Coffman
was held. Truly good man is gone.
Abba Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-09-09
Interesting Court Case Appealed.

Through the agencies of his attor-
neys, Temple & Temple, and V. r..
McGinnis, B. F. Elston has appealed
TO the supreme court the case in
which suit was brought against him
by Rev. G.. r. Fisher of Van Vert. on
the ground that he was responsible
for an accident which resulted IN the
death Of Mrs. Fisher.
It will be remembered that the
case was up for trial in the district
court Of Clarke county twice. In the
first instance the Jury found for the
defendant but new trial was grant
ed on objections filed by Attorney
Slaymaker for the defendant and in
the second trial the jury brought In
verdict in favor of the plaintiff,
giving the minister one thousand
dollars damage, from which the
plaintiff now appeals to the supreme
court of Iowa.
The accident occurred on June IA,
1913. He borrowed buggy and
took his wife to visit some church
members in the country. After they
had driven some distance out OF
town the horse became frightened at
an automobile driven by Elston, who
approached on cross road. The
animal turned and ran several rods
and then the buggy overturned. Mrs.
Fisher was caught beneath 1t. She
was internally injured and died
within few hours. Osceola Senti-
mel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-09-09
Facts for Sufferers.

Pain results from injury or conges-
ton. Be it neuralgia, rheumatism,
lumbago, neuritis, toothache, sprain,
bruise, sore, stiff muscles or what
ever pain you have yields to Sloan's
Liniment-brings new fresh blood,
dissolves the congestion, relieves the
the injury, the circulation is free
and your pain leaves as if by magic.
The nature of it's qualities penetrates
Immediately to the sore spot. Don't
keep on suffering. Get q bottle of
Sloan's Liniment Use it. It means
instant relief. Price 25c and SOC.
800 bottles holds six times rs much
- the Csc size;
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-09-09
ENTER INTO SUICIDE COMPACT.
Bethany Man and Woman Take Car
bOlic Acil-DOse Fatal to Man
But Woman Still Alive.

A ripple of intenst excitement
swept over Bethany Sunday morning
when the word was passed around
that Charley Hughes and Mrs. Henry
Vandiver had taken carbolic acid,
and that Hughes was found dead in
the syndicate pasture south OF the
sanitarium.
The facts in the case, as nearly
as we are able to gather them, are
as follows:
Saturday morning Mr.. Vandiver
asked the deputy sheriff to help
him find his wife, as he said she
had left home, leaving a note some
what startling in it's character, and
he was worried about her. The depu-
ty official was busy at the time, and
he told the anxious husband to get
the sheriff to assist him in the
search. The sheriff was not called
into the search until Saturday night,
when he was called from the Elite
theatre and told that Mrs. Vandiver
had been found by some threshers
who were coming into town, and that
she told them incoherently that
Hughes was over in the syndicate
pasture dead. She was found in the
public road, opposite the sanitarium
cottage, having crawled perhaps two
hundred yards from the place where
she and the deceased had taken the
poison.
From the best information we can
obtain, after making careful inquiry,
the suicidal plotters left the woman's
home about 1 o'clock Saturday morn
ing and the acid was taken between
six and seven o'clock the same morn
ing. The dose was fatal one for
the man, but the woman it is stated,
remained in an unconscious condl-
ton until the heavy rain about the
middle of the afternoon, and the ter
rible downpour had the effect OF rous-
ing her to consciousness, when she
crawled to the road as mentioned
above.
A note was found in the pocket OF
the deceased which stated that, as
they could not live together, they
would die together. This note was
written by Mrs. Vandiver, and was
signed by her and also by Hughes.
1T was about six o'clock in the even
ing when the woman was found in
the road in a semi-conscious cond1-
ton, but the body of Hughes was
not found until some time in the
night.
Charles Hughes was a son of Gil
bert and Elizabeth Hughes, OF Beth
any, was about % years old and I'M
married.
The attending physician says that
the woman's throat and mouth are
burned quite badly, but that she Will
recover.
Not only is this sad and untimely
self-destruction of one life, and the
suffering and misery of another
distressing and humiliating ordeal
for the families of both the princl-
pals, but it is also blot on one OF
the pages of the city's history, which
will require years to erase.
The remains of Charles Hughes
were prepared for burial at the Haas
undertaking rooms, and the body was
viewed by hundreds before being
taken to the Munson cemetery for
burial Sunday afternoon.
Profound sympathy is rendered
the bereaved families.-Bethany Re-
Dublican
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-09-09
j. Nj. Still.
crew..

J. M. Still was born in Decatur
county on February 2, 1854, and has
always lived in the same county. He
departed this life Monday evening,
August Goth. He came to Leon in the
year 1884 where he has since resid-
ed. He was united in marriage to
Mary J. Moad on Dec. 4, 1872. To
this union IA children were born, 9
of whom with the widow survive
him. They are D. N. Still of Heads
burg, California, Mrs. Bert Ballou OF
Kellerton, Mrs. A. R. Farnes of Broad.
view, Montana, Mrs. Guy Bremen OF
Newton, Iowa, Roy Still of Clarinda,
Joe G. Still and Mrs. Earl Rusk OF
Mt. Ayr, J. l.. and Nina Still of Leon.
Besides these he leaves four brothers
and two sisters, Christopher Still of
Dcs Moines, J. w. and R. E. Still OF
Gainesville, Mo-, Jesse Still of Wood
land, and Mrs. Rebecca Cozad of
near Leon and Mrs. Geo. w. LaFol-
lette of FIT. Madison. He was 81
years, 6 months and % days of age.
He moved with his family to Leon
in the year 1882 where he has since
resided. He united with the Advent
church in 1886, being charter Nom
Der, and has since lived a devout
christian life.
He worked for J: Harris & Co., for
about 20 years, being faithful to any
work entrusted to his care.
The funeral was held at the Chris
tan Advent church where large
audience was gathered to show their
sympathy with the family. Loving
hands had brought many flowers.
At the request of the deceased the
writer conducted the services by
reading from 1 Cor. Is: 4-29, and
prayer. A short talk was given, the
subject being What is Man" quot
ing from Hebrews 2:6. The history
given in the bible is the only reason
able theory of his origin. The same
power that created the world, land
and sea, sun, moon and stars and
gives life to every living creature
did create man and set him over the
works of His hands. The scriptures
do not teach that he was created with
an immortal soul to live in heaven
or hell, but living soul, natural
mani Cor. 15:45-46. The doctrine
that man was created immortal was
first taught by heather philosopher
Socrates, about 400 B. G. and became
very popular. But as the light OF
reason has been put into use, 1T mas
taken the place of tradition and lg..
norance and a deeper revelation OF
the word of God, by sober thinking
men of God, have found that eternal
or immortal life is the gift OF Cod
through Christ-Rom. 1928, John
1872, John 1928. The wicked will
be destroyed-Malschi Al, Mat:
13:4O, Rev. 21:8. This is eternal
everlasting death. The punishments
of the disobedient are in this life, and
die without hope of the life to come.
This was the faith of brother Still.
His was a godly life. He was kind
and loving father and husband, al
ways ready to minister to the needs
of others and loved by all who knew
him. He loved the house of prayer,
without fear of hell or eternal tor
ment. His was a loving service He
died in the hope Of a glorious resur-
rection of the mortal body, where
there will be no more death, neither
sorrow, crying nor pain. Interment
was in the Leon cemetery.
Z. VIM Riggs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-09-09

States. 1t was freely admitted, how
ever, that the German government
will avail itself of President Wilson's
offer Of cooperation in q discussion
of the question of the freedom of the
seas.
To Reopen Negotiations.
The immediate result of tOday's de-
velopments is to open the resump-
ton of negotiations between the
United States and Germany for an
agreement upon the rights of neutral
shipping on the high seas. The state
department had decided to have no
further exchange of notes with the
German government, as officials con-
Guided that the apparent disregard OF
American representations as shown
by the sinking of the Arabic demand
ed a severance of diplomatic rela-
tons, unless some satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION was volunteered by Ger
many. 1t was felt that it was I'M
dignified for the state department to
solicit such an explanation. Secretary
Lansing pointed out. that the note
delivered today appears to be-
recognition of the fundamental prin-
ciples for which the United States
has commended. 1t is understood that
the next steps will be to clear up any
MISUNDERSTANDING as to the extent
of Germanys acquiescence.
Must Apply to All.
Officials noted that orders to sub
marine commanders applied to lin
ers. While that probably will be re-
garded as applying to all passenger
ships, the American contention went
farther and asserted the same privi-
lege of protection against unwarned
attacks for all merchant ships on
which neutrals might be travelling
either as passengers or part OF the
crew
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14

members to the club since the last
meeting.
The meeting was opened by the
reading of an interesting and very in
structive paper by the manager OF
the Keokuk neld, Mr.. M. F. King, Jr.,
entitled General Efficiency in Bust
ness Life" There was also the read
ing Of Mr. David r. .Forgan's address
at the Merchants club in Chicago, en-
titled What Business Men Want
Young Men to Know" other talks
along these lines were given by Myrtle
Dee on THE Efficient Correspondent
and by Mr. c. O. Frazier and Charles
Atles, and all proved very interesting
to the members in attendance.
The program Of the evening was In
charge of the program committee, con
sisting of Mr.. John J. Leu, chairman
Miss Jennie Cody and Mr.. C. O. Fraz-
Ter. Although this organization is
still in it's infancy, enough has been
accomplished to show what good re-
suits will accrue from it, in aiding the
employees to increase the efficiency o.
their own advancement as well as that
of the company's. The committee ap-
pointed to take charge of all social
features of the club is composed OF
Mr. P. l.. Welsh, chairman, Virgie
Myers, Harley Moore, Leo Tigue and
Hugh J. Askey.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
Claim Of Protection.

Evidence to the effect that mo 9th
err trade in this or any other country
is offered such protection as the
master plumbers association, was
brought by the prosecution during
the reading of the government rec.
ords and the direct examination OF
Crosby. In reply to questions by L..
C.. Boyle, Of counsel for the defense,
crosby replied that the famous Balti-
more resolutions were framed in
1888, soon after the organization Of
the association The New Orleans
amendments" were adopted in 1899.
Crosby said that the amendments
were in force until the New York
conference Of the plumbers in 1900,
when the so-called New York con-
ference agreement" was reached be-
tween the plumbers association and
the association of supply houses. This
agreement, said the witness, had the
same binding effect as had the Balti-
more and New Orleans amendments.
The Cleveland resolution, adopted
later, he said. was mot so emphatic
nor so direct
B. F. Welty, government attor-
ney, declared that the locals of the
state were in the habit of informing
the secretary of such incidents and
told of one letter read in court in
which the locals Of the state had been
urged to add 20 per cent to their fig
ures on the jobs bid for, the lowest
and successful bidder to divide
with the other members of the local
at the next meeting.
Attorney L. c. Boyle of the defense
made numerous objections to evil
dence being introduced by the prose
cution, but was overruled in practi-
calIy every instance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
Ponce de Leon Failed;
His Prize Is Found

Ponce de LEON, the daring explorer.
..arched among the swarps of Florida
indians said would restore power pow En- ana ;t
make people young ne I'd no. ii how al
md stomach sufferers have written to
siu i H. Mayr, l54 Whiting St, Chicago
IN ma quest OF health They have found it.
His remedy, composed Of healing ,daag ysgs,
table oils from France, has ihoeeo give"
Whv suffer from indigestion, gases on
the stomach. fainting spells, torpid liver,
eng and ali the evils Of dis
ordered stomach when there Is psa,Ifa =
nent relief here?, MayI;s Wonderful sy,.aa;i4I
Remedy is sold sold By ;he lea nostive ou under
s sramas without question or quibble; if
ONE (9 bottle fails to give you absolute
satisfaction.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
Persistent Woojnu.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Harry Pip
per is the worlds most persistent
wOoer
him not to come around, Henry rent.
ed a room next door to her house and
bought an auger. He bored holes
through the intervening wall and be-
gan hurting sweet words through the
holes. Jennie had him arrested. In
police court today he promised to plug
up the holes and was released.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
STANDARD CLUBS
ENJOYABLE MEETING
Regular Session is Held With Increas-
ed Attendance and Program of
Much Interest.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Stanolind club was held Monday
night in the offices of the Standard Oil
company. There was a large attend
ance and plans were discussed for
perfecting the organization. Much
progress has been made by the club
in the short time that it has been in
existence The membership commit
tee consists of three members of the
office force, namely, Mr.. Roy w. LOT
quist. chairman; w: bur E. Davis and
Frank c. Stockton. Their good work
Of the past month was evidenced by
the addition of twentyseven new
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
CAN HELP PEOPLE
TO- SELF-SUPPORT
United Charities Offers Way Through
Which People Can Give to
Help Out in Struggle.

How would it make you feel to
realize that through your effort some
family who had been struggling along
trying to be self contained and SELF
supporting had been able to reach
that plane of living? If you give less
than will accomplish this, you are
opening the door to crime instead of
opportunity. Their, are many who are
now watched and suspected by the
authorities because when they were
in need OF friend, real true friend,
that friend was not to be found. If
you wish to be identified with the
work OF upSuilding men and women.
let the United Charities have your
name and address.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14

The member was writing the secre-
tary complaining of the same.
W. r. Crosby, of Philadelphia execli'
tive clerk of the National Association
Of Master Plumbers Of America, testi-
flying for the government, declared
that the Baltimore and New Orleans
amendments to the associations con-
stitution and bylaws in effect re-
tricted members from selling supplies
to Independents. Crosby was turned
over to the defense for cross-examina-
ton shortly before noon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14

You men and women who get cold
easily--who have headache, coated
tongue, foul taste and foul breath, diz.
illness, can't sleep, are nervous and
upset, bothered with a sick, gassy
stomach.
Are you keeping your bowels clean
with Cascarets-or merely dosing
yourself every few days with salts,
pills, castor oil and other harsh irri-
tants? Cascarets Immediately cleanse
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
Street Car Commands Fined

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Feb. 13.-The Chicago
Railways company and the Chicago
City Railway company we're today
fined an aggregate amount to $1,000
in $40 cases for failure to post proper
information regarding transfers inside
their cars as required by city ordin-
ance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
Body Of Hanged Boy.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Feb. 13.- Roswell j.
Smith and his wife tonight got back
the body of their boy. Refusing to
tell of the funeral arrangements, the
elderly couple tonight kept vigil with
all that the state had left Of Roswell
&C F. Smith, who was hanged today at
Cook county Jail for one of the most
revolving murders in the police his
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-14
Government, in Plumbers Trial, Puts
Former Stenographer on the
Stand, to Tell of
Letters.
AN ATTACK ON 1oWANs
District Attorney Porter Brings Out
Evidence Which is Claimed
Showed There Was Some
Restraint.

The prosecution continued to score
heavily yesterday, Afternoon in the
trial of the thirty-six indicted plumb
ers and at o'clock last night govern
ment attorneys were claiming that
they already have proved beyond all
question of doubt that a conspiracy
existed in the National Association
of Master Plumbers as charged in
the Indictment against the thirty-six
mid-western defendants.
The government lawyers base the
assertion on the testimony of w. EN-
NETT Crosby of Philadelphia, and ex-
cerpts read from a large number of
exhibits that have been introduced.