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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
GREENyILLE

Greenville. April 22.-(Special.) )-The Women's club has out committee to put on local talent play at the Green vile opera house. The purpose of the play is to raise funds for some special work that will be done by the club. The play to be given Is a three-act farce comedy entitled Doctor by Courtesy. : The play will be given during the first part of May.
 Plans have already been started for closing exercises of the Greenville public schools. This year has been the most successful year the schools have ever ex- perienced. Every branch of study has been enlarged during the year and many new things have been introduced into the training. The teachers for next ses sion have been elected.
 News reached Greenville this week of the death of Mrs. W. J. Jones at Dublin. Ga. For number of years Mrs. Jones lived at Butler Springs, where MT. Jones was proprietor of the Butler Springs hotel. Several years ago they moved to Bir- mingham. and MT. Jones was manager of the Jefferson hotel. Two years ago they moved to Dublin Mrs. Jones was very prominent in Greenville and she had many friends in south Alabama who are grieved to learn of her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Maneuvers on in Earnest

Houston, Tex, April 22.-War maneuvers between two equal forces forming the sec- ond division of the United States army in camp at Texas City and Galveston under command of Major General Bell opened in earnest today. Prairies and towns south of Houston are swarming with scl- diers. The Brown army, under Col. R.
 l.. Bullard, is defending Houston against the White army, under Col. M F. Waltz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
TWELVE DIE WHEN
 SHIP HITS MINE

London, April 2S.--(3:55 a. m.)-"A small Greek sailing ship struck a mine during a voyage from Samos Island to Athens and 12 persons on board, including the captain and two women passengers,> lost their lives" says the Athens correspond ent of the Daily Express.
 The correspondent adds that the mine evidently had drifted into the Aegean sea from the Dardanelles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Russia

Petrograd, April 22.-(via London. TAO p. m.)-The Russian war department to- day issued the following statement
 Tn the Carpathians during the day of April 20 and the night of April 21, the Austrians attempted to make attacks on our positions on Telepotch.
 "On the Bukowina front the enemy's offensive was repulsed by our counter attacks at the point of the bayonet The enemy, after suffering heavy losses, fell back on his position.
 Tn the other sectors of our front there has been nothing in general except the customary rifle and artillery firing at various places"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Wilson Won't Attend
 Commercial Congress

Washington. April 22.--It was an- nounced at the White House tonight That President Wilson would be un- able to attend the Southern Commer- cial congress at Muskogee, Okla, next week. When the invitation was ex- tended sometime ago the President said that he would be glad to attend the conference if public business would permit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Austria

Vienna, April 22.-(Via London, 10:1o D. m.)-The following official communication was issued tonight:
 ''In Russian Poland and western Ga licia isolated artillery engagements are reported.
 "On the Carpathian front fresh attacks against our positions on both sides of the uzsok pass were repulsed. In these vio- lent attacks. which were stopped partly by our artillery and partly by counter attacks by our infantry, the enemy suf- fered heavy losses before our positions at the top of the pass, which was at- tackled several times.
 More than 40 Russian dead were left while 1900 Russians were captured.
 "On the other sectors of the Carpa- thians front and in southwest Galicia and Bukowina only local artillery engage ments and skirmishes are reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
GERMAN SUBMARINE
 CAPTURES TRAWLER

London. April 23-Q2:50 a. m.)-"Ac- cording to Berlin evening newspapers says Reuters Amsterdam correspondent "a German submarine stopped the Brit ish steam trawler Glencarse off Aberdeen and took it into a German port on tho North sea-"
 Aberdeen, Scotland is some 45O miles across the North sea from the nearest German coast point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Thaddeus Ward

Thaddeus Ward, aged 70, died at his residence, 722 North Seventh street, at ' a. m. Thursday Funeral services will take place at St. Paul's tomorrow morn ing at 9:30 o'clock. The funeral process sion leaves the residence at g o'clock. In- terment will be at Oak Hill cemetery
 The deceased had many friends in Bir- mingham, having been for long period connected with the police force here. He Is survived by one brother, Morris Ward of Birmingham: by two brothers and one sister in Ireland, and by niece, Mrs. Hugh Fully of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Julius D. Edge

Mountain Creek, April 22.-(Special) Veteran Julius D. Edge, age 72 years, died at the hospital of the Alabama Old Soldiers Home on the night of April 2l. The deceased entered the home from Chambers county and was so feeble that it was necessary to place him in the hos pital for treatment, where, by careful nursing, he was kept alive for 20 days The deceased served during the Civil war in Company H, Forty-seventh Alabama regiment
 shipped on the 5:30 o'clock train to La- Fayette, Chambers county, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Forest Fires Unchecked

Kane. Pa. April 22.-Little headway wa made today towards checking the forest fires in this region. High winds are flaming the flames. In Forest county much valuable timber and two large oi, tanks were destroyed. At one time the flames threatened the Forest county poor farm. Rathbun, Elk county. was sur rounded by the flames. but only one dwelling was destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Negro Woman Killed by Another

Dallia Turner, a negro woman about IS years of age, was shot and fatally wounded by Mary Hall, another negro of about the same age, yesterday after noon at about 4:15 o'clock. The shooting occurred at 173O15 Fourth avenue and the crime is said to have been inspired by jealousy. The wounded woman was re- moved to hospital, but died before reaching 1t. Mary Hall, who did the shooting, was captured by H. c. Brown and given over to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
John E. Madry

!, Florence, April 22.-(Specia1 John F. Madry, one of the most prominent contractors of this city, died at his residence here today. Mir. Madry is sur vived by the widow and seven children The funeral was conducted by the Rev. George Boyd. pastor of the First Meth Odist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Electric 15c Wire wrapped hose

Electric Hose, 5-s-inch size. guar anteed not to kink and owing to it's protection of, wire. will wear better than any otlfer hose at the price.
 Hose connections for Electric Hose, 25c extra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Rivers Wins Bout

Kansas City, April 22.-Joe Rivers wsn decision in fast 10-romd bout with Frankie Burns here tonight. Rivers fin- tshed strong. Except in three rounds Rivers forced the, lighting all the way. The men are lightweights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
John S. Boiling

Marion April 22.-(Special)-The Rev. John S. Boiling died at his home in East Perry Wednesday morning and he was buried at Ivey chapel. He was 75 years old and Confederate veteran. His wife and seven children survive him. They are Mrs. E. Swann and Mrs. J. M. Rog- CTS of Marion, Mrs. F. M. Barnes of Stanton, Mrs. Matte Hughes, George s. Boiling. Tullie P. Boiling and J. c. Boll- ing of Spratt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
AlIan-Posey

Jacksonville. April 22.-(special )-Tues- day evening Miss Irene Posey and Ches- ter Allan were united in marriage by the Rev. S. P West, pastor of the Metho- dist church, at the brides parents home Immediately after the ceremony the bridal couple left for Fort Payne for a few days visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
PROBE OF DISASTER
 BEGINS TOMORROW
 BEFORE COMMISSION
Continued from Page one,

1t began to fall "Mr. Lowell stated that there was not a bit of lightning to be seen." said MT. Odum He stated that he was watching the black storm hich was coming up and was hang ing almost over the Steele-S Smith place from where he stood and that all of a sudden the great long brick wall began to lean and then suddenly broke and crashed to the stores beneath"
 Then, again, on the other side of the question. is the following statepent made by W. R. Nelson. 161Sk First avenue:
 q was standing Just across the street from the Steele Smith store against one of the lamp posts talking to a gentleman and while l was talk ing to this man l noticed very sharp flash of lightning. l was facing the Steele-Smith store when the lightning struck. The building at once fell and crushed. and this gentleman that was With me got hit on the ankle with Q small piece of brick or something. don't know his name. I would know him if I should see him. and he, too, saw the flash of lightning. It looked like to me that the lightning came 1lSnI down on the DullulnS, or Tn IrOllt of the building in the street. I was blinded and it looked like 1t came down in the street. The wall fell to the east and that was the one that did the most damage. Just as the light ming came the crush followed.
 Cornice Not Scorched Recently
 The cornice on the roof of the Steele Smith place in front yesterday, it could be seen was scorched and broken and for awhile it was believed that the bolt of lightning reported was respon- sible for this, but later evidence was found to show that this cornice was damaged during the Steele-Smith fire
 City Commissioners Ward and Weatherly were constantly the scene of the disaster all day yesterday and took advantage of every opportu- nifty to get the names of eyewitnesses or people who had any theories as to the cause of the wall falling, intend ing to use the witnesses in the probe of the affair which is to follow.
 The city hall was as quiet as a church all day yesterday, there being few visitors and nothing of import ance occurred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Austrian AeropIane Scout;no.

Rome, April 22-(1:aO D. m, via Paris s:15 p. m.)-word received from Ancona says an Austrian aeroplane was seen last night <scouting on the Italian coast along the Adriatic sea- The authorlties are attempting to tdentifystt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
The Reason

From the Baltimore American.
 Young Mrs. Millyune certainly da0 prove devoted nurse to her husband him. after all.~
 Love him. rotl shs knows dha looks fierce In black.*
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Germans Own Much Property

Isondoh April 22.-4:20 p. rn.)-The esti- mated value of German property in Great Britain now In the custody of the public trustee was given in the House Of Com mons this afternoon as in the neighbor- hood of ${25, ,O00, ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Mrs. Julia J. Branning

Meridian, April 22.-(SpeciaL )---The funeral of Mrs. Julia J. Branning. wife of J. A. Branning. was held at the family home yesterday morning and was conducted by Rev. T. J. Shipley The deceased was 62 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
Hose l2ac per it.

Victor Hose is also supplied in 25 and 50-foot lengths, and is five-ply, live, we'll wearing rubber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23
GardenhOSe
 and accessories Hose l0c per it.

Good fiye-ply Rubber Hose, half inch size, in 25 and 50-foot lengths.
 This Hose is warranted to give . full season of satisfactory wear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-23

At midnight. the last of the simply curious and rnorbidly morose was gone. In the depth of the ruined structures fremen, street hands and convtcts la bored. Directing the work were city of- ficials and policemen. Newspaper report CTS. alert for each new development, hur- sisd Rither and thither, asking . question
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
ATLANTA TO AID
DALLAS IN FIGHT
GEORGIA CITY FAVoRS THAT
PLACE FOR DEMOCRATIC MA
TIONAL CONVENTION.

ATLANTA, Nov. 24.-With a view
to bringing the next national Demo
cratic convention to the South, spe-
cial train will be operated to Washing
ton next month, whose passengers
from the Southern states will urge
upon the members of the committee
the advantages of Dallas.
The Texas city will have the warm
support of Atlanta in it's efforts to get
the meeting, according to Fred Hous-
er, secretary of the Atlanta Conven-
ton bureau, in that this city is not
preparing to make a fight for the
meeting.
The executive committee will hold a
meeting at Washington December z,
and it is expected to name the conven-
ton city at that gathering. The spe-
cial train will leave Dallas during the
early part of the month, and stops will
be made at a number of Southern
cities
large party to make the trip from At
large party to makethe trip from At
lanta, and it is probable that extern
'sive preparations will be made for
welcoming the travellers to Atlanta up
on the occasion of their visit to this
city. While the itinerary has not yet
been arranged, it is assured that stops
will be made at New CLEANS, Mobile,
Montgomery and Atlanta.
Dallas is one of the three cities
which are asking for the meeting. Chi
cago and st. Louis having made prep
arations to make strenuous CAM
paign for the convention.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
SOCIAL ITEMS

Mrs. D. Watson VIM spent yes
terday in the city from st. Simon.
Miss Kate Dillon will return from
Savannah the latter part of this week.
Miss Fanny Extrowich has returned
from a visit to relatives in Jackson
vile.
Mrs. E. l.. Stephens has as her
guest her mother, Mrs. V. LETTERS, of
Waycross.
Mrs E. l.. Stephens has as her
guest today Miss Elizabeth Winburn
of Waycross.
Mrs. R. H. Wyley, who is the guest
of the Misses Ralston, returns to
Townsville tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs E. F. Coney have as
their guest their son, Mr.. Fairchild
Coney, for Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Thomas Washington Barfield,
who has been the guest of the Misses
Ralston, has returned to Macon.
Miss BERTHE Isaac, who is the guest
of Miss Sadie Zelmenovitz, leaves
next week for New York to reside in
future.
Mrs C. T. Calnan leaves tomorrow
for Jacksonville to meet her aunt,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
Bronchitis.

When a severe cold settles on the
lungs it is called bronchitis. There is
danger of its leading to proncho pneu-
monia, and for this reason 1t is always
best to go to bed and take Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as directed, I'M
til well along towards recovery. Mrs,
Charles f. Woodland, Sandy Creek, N.
Y, writes: "ChamberIains Cough
Remedy cured me of bronchitis last
fall. When ! began using it / was
SO hoarse at times that it was diff
cult for me to speak above a whis-
per. l resorted to the use of this val.
liable medicine and found it very
oothing and healing. In weeks time
was we'll" Obtainable everywhere,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
WILLETT'S CULLED COTTON
PLANTING SEED,

Can quote car lots or less unculled
seed. For cuiled seed add 25 cents
per bushel. Culled seed should add
Is per cent to cotton outturn-elim-
mates all rusty, lightweight seed, or
sick, black seed. We specialize in
early "Anti-Boll WeeviI cottons go
to 100 days. big Doll, little boil, anti,
wilt, Staples rs, /, l 1-16, IA, l
3-S, l 716. ali scientific seeds. True
types. Large amounts Get "Willet's
New Cotton Bulletin" showing types
and prices. We are leading cotton
seed shippers for nome export.
WILLET'S SEED COMPANY,
Augusta, Ga.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
SPECIAL NO ICE

The last half Of taxes due the may.
or and council of the city of Bruins.
wick, Ga, for the year 1915, is now
due and payable at the office of the
All taxes remaining
unpaid after November Both, 1915 will
G placed in execution. Prompt set
tlement will avoid costs.
w. B. Fain, Treasurer.
Room No. 5, City Hall.
Brunswick, Ca, November /, 1915.
11-30
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
JUNIORS WIN IN A
BASKET BALL GAME.

A very interesting basket ball game
was played yesterday afternoon at
the gymnasium by the senior and jun
ior girls of the High school, the score
being to 5 in favor of the juniors.
The two teams are in charge of Miss
Betty S. Rucker. The senior lineup
is Clarice Asbell, captain Caroline
Way, Louise Stephens, Olivia Russell.
Elizbeth Hopkins and Alice Harrison
Junior lineup: Catherine TAFT
captain; Clara Pyles, Miriam Burk-
heimer, Emma Lou King, Sarah Bal
lard and Lorena Nance.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

Mrs. Fanny Brown, of Tampa, who
will be her guest for sometime.
The Womans Auxiliary of st.
Marks church will have a meeting
Friday afternoon at $3.50 with Mrs.
William Nightingale, corner Rich
mond and Prince streets.
Marie Doro, beautiful leading woman
of the Famous Players Co., will ap-
pear in THE White Pearl" at the
Pastime Friday Coming Wednesday
F. X. Bushman in THE Silent Voice"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

Phone SGT for one gallon of New
Georgia Syrup at 75c.
Wright and Gowen Co.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

Pay CITY taxes now and save costs.
issued after Nov. 30, 1915.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, Thursday, November 25,
has been designated by the president
of the United States and the governor
of Georgia, as the annual Thanksgiv-
ing day, | hereby proclaim this hol-
iday for our city and authorize the
closing of the city offices, and respect
fully ask that all of our citizens as
semble at their different places OF
worship and give thanks to the Lord
for the many blessings enjoyed by our
nation and our city.
J. HUNTER HOPKINS,
Attest: Mayor
N. d. RUSSELL, City Clerk.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
q y y II ID
WANTED

acknowledgements party to con-
tract sawing-15 million feet of
logs, the same to be delivered at mill
ON the tract of land owned by J. A.
.Rennolds & Brothers, on Turtle river
above Brunswick-logst to be cut into
timbers and dimensions principally
and loaded in vessel up to and includ-
ing so feet long. Send proposals to
w. A. Bozarth, Williamsburg. vdr-
ginia. 11-27
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

FOR SALE-That splendid two-story
brick building, corner Bay and
George streets, size of lot 30x135.
Greatest real estate proposition ever
offered in the history of Brunswick
Price $4,000 cash. Apply to A. o.
Anderson, executor, 14O3 Newcastle
street 1924
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

FOR RENTAL OF upstairs, consist
ing of three rooms and bath Apply
at 1923 Norwich street.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
IMPULSES ON THANKSGIVING
DAY..
90

DAY.
90
May the sunshine calm and bright,
Flood the world with peaceful light;
Kindly light for all living
), our national Thanksgiving.
Let the music sweet and true:
Praise TO God; good will to you!
Kindly song for all living
On our national Thanksgiving.
Let flowing grace, soft and strong,
.akIiaiidaGSy grace-for all living,
SR%ur national Thanksgiving.
Let go thy deeds, straight and right
Helping men, in day or night;
Kindly hands for all living
On our national Thanksgiving.
Be forgiving, meek and mild;
In thy spirit, like a child
Kindly love to all living
On our national Thanksgiving.
In thy good, run, swift and glad,
Lift the load from all the sad
Kindly man to all living
On our national Thanksgiving.
Livingston E. Roberts.
90
MISS ROSE SMITH AND
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

Mrs. D. Watson VIM spent yes
terday in the city from st. Simon.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

Miss Kate Dillon will return from
Savannah the latter part of this week.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

Miss Fanny Extrowich has returned
from a visit to relatives in Jackson
VILE
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25
MISS ROSE SMITH AND
Mr.. j. M. RALSTON MARRIED.

Miss Rose Smith and Mr.. John M.
ASTON were married Sunday in Deca-
Ind. The wedding was a very
one on account of the recent
of Mr.. Ralston's father, which
red in this city last week. Mr..
Mrs. Ralston are now in Atlanta
md will return to the city Friday.
/They will be the guests of Mrs George
Ralston for several days before being
az home for the winter at the resi-
dence of Mrs. ]. C. Stiles.
Mrs Ralston is a noted musician
and is lovely young woman, while
Mr. Ralston is teller at the National
Bank and a. well known and promi-
paat young business man.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1915-11-25

Mrs. E. l.. Stephens has as her
guest her mother, Mrs. V. LETTERS, of
Waycross.
Evening star., 1915-12-07

recting officers Of the army and navy
men of recognized leadership and abil-
ity from among our citizens who are
the the trans transportation facilities Of the
country and. therefore. competent to
advise how they may be co-ordinated
when the need arises. those who can
suggest the best way in which to bring
manufacturers Of the country, should
it be necessary, and those who could
assist to bring the technical skill OF
the country. to the aid of the govern
problems Of defense. l only hope that
* I should find it feasible to consti-
tute such an advisory body the Con-
gress would be willing to vote the
needed to defray the expenses that
would. probably be necessary to give'it
the clerical and administrative machin-
cry with which to do serviceable work
Be Ready for Mobilization.
What is more important is. that the
industries. and resources OF the coun-'
try should be available and ready for,
mobilization. It is the more impera-'
lively necessary, therefore. that we
should promptly devise means for do
we should give intelligent federal aid
and stimulation to industrial and voca-
tional education. as we have long done
in the large field of our agricultural
industry: that at the same time that
we safeguard and conserve, the natu-
raj resources of-the country we should
put them at the disposal Of those who
will use them promptly and intelligent
ly. as was sought to be done in the ad-
mirable bills submitted to the last Con-
gress from its committees on the pub
lie lands. bills which I earnestly recon-
mend in principle to your considera-
ton: that we should put into early op-
Grafton some provision for rural cred
Its which will add to the extensive
borrowing facilities already afforded
the farmer by the reserve bank act ad-
equate instrumentaitties by which long
credits may be obtained on land mort
cages; and that we should study more
carefully than they have hitherto been
studied the right adaptation OF our