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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
Hotel HlIlnnan
 Birmingham Reduces Rates

"Heart of the Business District" Room without bath, $1 & $1.50 Room with a bath, $1.50, $2.00
 and $2.5O. Large sample room without
 bath, $1.50 and $2.00. Sample room with bath, $2.00
 and $2.5O.
 Hot and cold running water in every room. Every other modern convenience.
 Recently redecorated and furnished. Splendid cafe with remarkably low prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington February 23.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and cooler Wednesday; Thursday fair.
 Georgia: Partly cloudy and cooler Wednesday, preceded by showers; Thurs day fair.
 Mississippi: Fair Wednesday, cooler in southeast; Thursday fair
 Tennessee Fair Wednesday, cooler in east; Thursday fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
WETUMPKA MAN |S FOUND DEAD IN WEL2

Wetumpka, February 23-(Speci ! After having been missing for nearly week Sunday Sewell was found dead we'll on his home place at Titus, abo 16 miles north of wetumpka. MT. sev had on only his night clothing and it thought that he was lured. from his
 MT. Sewell was a bachelor and liv alone. It was known that he had small amount of money at home and crime is supposed to have been, com mitted in connection with robbery M Sewell's lantern was found in the " with him.
 Dr. N. B. Sewell of Wetumpka, Dl Wesley Sewell and Hugh Sewell of Titu are brothers of the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
EVELYN'S CREW
 STILL MISSING

The Hague, February 23.-(Via London, II :05 D. m)-Inquries today failed to dis close the whereabouts of members of the American steamer E,velyn's crew reported to have proceeded to Holland after the vessel was sunk by mine.
 NaNs1 experts say the men, who took to small boat. must have suffered ter rife harGships if at sea since Friday. It is possible, though. they have landed at some small island along the coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
LAY CORNER STONE
 OF SCHOOL SATURDAY

The corner stone of the new school at irslehook will be formally laid Saturday, and the ceremonies in connection with it will be in charge of the grand lodge of Alabama Ancient Free and Accepted Ma sens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24

Edward Doty. editor of the Andalusa Star, and considered one of the brilliant paragraphers of the state, Is registered at the Tutwiler. He is slated. it is un- derstood. for one of the positions on the state tax board.
 ''G spent some days,'' said Mir. Doty,
 in Montgomery during the session of the legislature. l was deeply impressed with the work of that body. Of course. it IS possible for man to be impressed by work of which he doesn't entirely ap- prove.
 Nevertheless, it issmy conviction that in July and August some real construc- tive legislation will be enacted am cer tain that Governor Henderson will make the state an excellent chief executive. He IS essentially business man, and it i: tae business man of whom the state at the present time, is sorely in need
 In regard to his application for a joh, MT, Doty simply smiled His friends. how ever, have worked hard in his behalf, and they are certain that he will land. They say that he presents proof positive that an Alabamian may have been born in Ohio and be at the same time "a,l right
 R E.. L. Mel. former newspaper editor of Selma, is in Birmingham, registered at the Morris. It is generally believed tha. Governor Henderson has some valuable job in store for MT. Mel. for the Selma man, immediately following his success full efforts in behalf of MT. Underwood. went into the Henderson camp ard served valiantly there
 "A great deal of sport has been had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
Can't Bet on Elections
 Any More in Texas

Austin. Tex February 23-A bill signed today by Governor Ferguson makes betting on elections in Texas punishable by fines of from $100 to 5000 and jail sentences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24

George Harrison, on Dartmouth avenue. Ferns and potted plants made the recep- tion rooms very attractive. Three tables were used for the games The prize, a deck of cards, was won by Mrs F.. E.. Honeycutt. At the conclusion of the games salad course with chocolate was served. Those present were: Mrs. J. S.. Winters. Mrs. Carl Meader, Mrs. Cecil Cowan, Mrs. Reese, Mrs. J. F. Cannon, Mrs. T. C. Donald, Mrs. May, Mrs. Nc Donald. Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin, Mrs. E. E. Honeycutt and Mrs. George Harri- son.
 A general meeting of the Pastors Help CTS or the First Methodist church was held this afternoon in the basement of the church with the president, Mrs. w. C. Baty, presiding. Mrs. William Wal drop reported that Circle No. had raised $43; Mrs. Clifton Hodge of Circle No. 3 turned in $13.15; Mrs. Lacey Edmund son of Circle No. turned in s20.36, while Mrs. Moss of Circle No. turned in $11 .35. The proceeds will go to the organ fund. The report showed that 13 new members had been enrolled.
 MT. and Mrs. Reese and little daughter will leave tomorrow for their home in Chicago after visit to MT. and Mrs. J. F. Cannon on Clarendon avenue.
 Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Maeder will leave Thursday for Pittsburg, where they will make their home.
 Mrs Emma Stone is i'll at her home on Seventh avenue and Nineteenth street
 Miss Bessie Schwabacher is i'll with mea ses at her home on Sixth avenue.
 Mir and Mrs. H. E. Corrigan left to- day for Fort Miles, Fla, where they will visit relatives for several weeks.
 w. S. Eidge is improving after a recent illness at his home on Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m., 10th meridian time, February 23 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
CHAPEL CAR WILL
 RE stif HERE TODAY
W Hef Parked at Louisville and Nashville DepC Until Friday, When
 it 8!oes Montgomery

vices will be held.
 The "St. Paul' is one of three cars of its kind which have been put in op eration by the extension society in diff ferent parts of the United States, and it will be used especially in southern work. It is a donation of the Peter Kuntz family of Dayton, o.
 The following description and ex- planatory notes are issued by the eX- tel sion society:
 The length of the chapel car St Paul is S6 feet and one-quarter inch over buffers, having at each end a spa cious observation platform; it weighs 134,000 pounds. It's exterior construction is entirely of steel and the roof is of copper. The interior is finished throughout in Cuban mahogany. The car can be lighted by electricity as well as by gas. 1t can, be heated by either steam or by it's own oil stove heating apparatus. There is seating capacity for 75 persons. The ordinary crew con- sists of the chaplain, an assistant and one attendant On this trip the chapel car St. Paul is accompanied by the Rev Alvah W. Doran of Philadelphia IS chaplain, and George c. Hennessey. superintendent of the chapel cars of the Catholic Church Extension society
 The chapel car St. Paul has been built for missionary work exclusively in the south. 1t will be dedicated ear ly in February at New Orleans, s/.d will then go immediately into one or the other mission sections of that part of the country
 "The presence of free will offering boxes does not oblige any one to con tribute, but those desiring to do-. sc may drop their mite toward paying the transportation cost a0d incidental ex- penses of this trip wis.l the assurance that whatever they may feel disposed to give will be gratefully accepted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
MUNICIPAL COURT
 BILL SAFE-JUDGE Gov. Henderson Will Sign It. To DisapprOve Third
 Judge Bill

That Governor Henderson will sign the bill creating a municipal court for Bir- nlingham and abolishing at the same time all the justice of the peace courts in the greater city, and that he will eventually dlsapprove the bill providing for the ap- pcintment of third judge of the crim- inal court were expressions of opinion las night by Senator Thomas J. Judge on his return from Montgomery.
 There is scarcely doubt,' he con- tt'ued, but that the governor will sign the municipal court bill. The delay, I understand, is due to the fact that the justices of the peace whose offices the bill will abolish have requested the gov- ernor to give them a hearing. They will,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24

! 7'''"N''v Tr0tfst against being 'abol- i as the bill is signed the { feel reasonably certain, rafcs ruul E. Lea to the iudgeship.'
 ssfe Id to the bill providing fer f 55 ment of a third judge, O. tts ifan court. Senator Judge eX lssea aaat II the probability of the g feHttf als it his approval
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
ANOTHER RECORD
IN BUILDING MADE
Total Value of Permits Issued
in 1914 Was ST, ,970.75
Despite "Hard Times" -
War Hindered Contracts.

With the exception of one other
year-1911-the past IL months were
the busiest in the history of South
Bend as far as building and structur-
al activity is concerned. The figure
represented in 449 building permits
issued from the Office of the board
of public works through 1914, accord
ing TO Miss Veronica Sweeney, clerk
of the board, was 81, 1876, 97O.75.
The same figure for 1913 was $685.
$50, some $500 short Of the figure
for the past IL months.
South Bend architects, contractors
and other men interested in a bust
ness way in structural activity in the
city claim that the year marked a
great stride in building. The year
was one in which the country suffered
from alleged hard times" through
the detrimental effects OF the Euro
pean war upon it's industries and gen.
eral prosperity but in South Bend,
despite the closing of the city's largest
factories and the hundreds Of unem-
ployed, new homes, new office build
ings and churches were erected.
Hindered by Foreigners.
The foreign population of the city
was the only stumbling block in the
path of the most successful year in
the city's history. Many permits is
sued for new homes to foreigners who
had saved neat sums from comfort
able positions in local factories, re-
fused TO sign their names to contracts
after the outbreak of the European
war. But for this fact, which is
claimed to have lowered the building
figure thousands Of dollars, the year
would have far surpassed any other
In 1911, the most successful build
ing year in South Bends history, per-
mits aggregating S1,241,7SO.25 were
issued by the city. During 1910 the
figure was S1,2OS,S67, while in 1912
the building amounted to $942,94O,
according to the figures of the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
ANNUAL BANQUET
IS HELD At !. W.
Members Are Entertained BY
Directors of the Association.
Annual Meeting Will Be Held
on Jan. Is.

Members of the Y. W. c. A. to the
number of $50 were entertained de-
lightfully Friday evening by the direc-
tors Of the association with a banquet
followed by a social evening. Dim
ner was served from 6 O'Clock till 8
in the dining room and was under the
direction of Mrs. E. A. Jones, cafe
terra manager at the building.
Mrs. George Wyman supplied flow
ers for the dining room and parlor
where an informal program of music
was rendered by Mrs. Lawrence Ro-
mine, Miss Edna Tule. Miss Helen
Guilfoyle, Miss Vida Shontz and Mrs
j. A. Rode. A number of pleasing
readings were given by Mrs. c. l..
Wolcott and Mrs. Eva Bremen. Mrs.
+. II. Badet supplied a victrola and a
concert was given during the dinner
hour. The affair was the occasion Of
the annual social given by the direc-
tors for the members whose dues are
paid up to date and was entirely a
success.
Mrs. II. c. Kreighbaum was chair
man of the supper committee and was
assisted in serving by the following:
Mrs A II. Stephenson, Mrs. ]. B.
Campbell. Mrs. H. w Eldredge, Mrs.
f. B. Warner, Mrs. Charles Crockett,
Mrs. ]. w. Taylor, Mrs. L. P. Hardy.
Mrs. c. P. DuCOmb. Mrs. E. w. Tay
lor, Mrs. T. A. Freeman, Mrs. j. A.
Swygart, Mrs. A. p. Sibley, Mrs. A.
F. Fisher. jr., Mrs. S. G.. Chard, Mrs.
J. c. PaXson, Mrs. Albert Myers and
Mrs w. H, Shontz. Mrs. G. A. Full
mer was chairman Of the music COM
mittee.
Friday evening, Jan. Is, will be oc-
casion of the annual meeting of the
association when II new members Of
the board of directors will be elected
and the reports of the various de-
partments read
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS
Canvass of Southern End of the City
is Completed.

Election of officers for the coming
year at the Indiana Avenue Christian
church was held New Years eve
which resulted in the following Off
GERS: F. r. Wilson was reelected SUI
perintendent of the Sunday school and
A. L. Bremen, chairman of the church
board.
committee of 80 men from the
Brotherhood of the church have been
making a canvass of the south end
of the city to learn the nature of the
field the church will have to work
in at the revival meetings to begin
Sunday. Every house is being visited
and by next Sunday the committee
will have a complete record of the
Christians, non-Chistians, and church
going people of the community. Rev.
Cecil Franklin, pastor of the church,
will have charge of the revival meet
ings 10 last two weeks. Special mu-
sic will feature every meeting of the
revival
The building and finance commit
tees of the new church were discharg-
ed as the work is completed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
SAYS THAT WIFE TRIED
TO GET RID OF HIM
Monroe Stricken Wants Divorce, as
Also Does Matte Row, Who Says
Husband is QuarrelsOme.

Monroe Strickler has filed a petition
in the superior court asking for a d.
vOrce from Cora Stricken. He says
that they were married in 1894 and
lived together until Nov. %, 1914.
He declares that on several occasions
the defendant locked him out of his
house and that on one occasion. while
he was away as travelling salesman
for the Oliver pillow works, she moved
TO another house leaving no clue as
to her whereabouts so that he had
difficulty in finding her and that when
he did find her she cursed him and
told him to stay away. He charges
that she drinks.
Matte Row petitions the same
court TO grant her a divorce from LO-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
MADE DOCTOR OF LAWS
Honor Bestowed on James f. Watson
BY Notre Dame.

Father Cavanaugh, president Of
NOtre Dame, conferred on James E.
Watson last week the degree of doc
tor Of laws, by sending the diploma to
him. The degree was formally con-
ferred at last years commencement
exercises. He will be remembered To-
cally for his splendid address which
ne delivered here last summer en-
titled The Catholic Church the Main
Bulwark Against Socialism in Amer
lea" The diploma was sent TO the
prominent Rushville citizen with
Christmas greetings from Father Cav
anaugh.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

Filter. William A. Ewald, John Paw
ell, Thomas Denning, James Koontz,
A. Tansey. DR.. Roy Wolfe, A. Nc
Causland, L DeMeyer, E. Parvis, c.
Cassidy, Mr.. Cupp, w. Hickey, p.
Wilkus E. Summerer, ]. c. Northrup.
NJ. Zangerle, r. Lass. Roy Hanke and
NJ. Hoban and l.. l.. Edlestein of Chi
cago.
Capt. Stoney, James Scott, ]. Will
liams, Floyd Cupp, George Kassa,
members of No. 3, and Leo ]. Bauer,
former member of the department,
were hosts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
CLASSES TO BE RESUMED
Activities at Y. w. c. A. Will Be Re-
newed Next Week.

The evening classes at the Young
Women's Christian association will re-
sumo regular work the week of jan
3. The classes have been closed for
the two weeks OF the holiday season,
and the first to hold a session in the
new year is the gymnasium class Of
40 members which meets on Monday
evening. The Sunday School Basket
Ball league games open in the Y. w
c. a. gymnasium on Friday night
On Tuesday evening there will be a
supper for the business women's
Bible class preceding the Bible class
rally at the First Presbyterian church.
On the same evening the class in
English for non-English will meet
The class taking book reviews meets
on Thursday evening and on Friday
Will he held the usual parlor talk. A
new class in fancy work including
embroidery and crochet will be or
ganized on Tuesday, Jan. y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

catarrh Of the
bronchial tubes.
I tried plasters
and medicine.
but nothing 1
did seemed TO
help me until
I took Peruna-
This splendid
medicine took
right hold Of
me, drove every
bit OF the dis
ease out, and
built me up
until | felt
stronger than !
had for years.
" b G n yer I
have been ex-
posed now q
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

a thick, yell
iOwish matter
which was very
disa agreeable. l
teak medicines
W h c h we re
prescribed for
me, with little
or nc effect,
a n d a s m y
trouble gre "
" orse a n d
worse I became
very much dis
couraged. The
dru 8 gist ad-
vised Peruna.
and as 1 had
noticed Il ad-
vertised quite
extensively, /
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

couple Of doses always restores me
Peruna is an ideal protector in all
sorts Of weather"
This is a typical case Of bronchial
catarrh. 1t is very prevalent, winter
and summer Peruna is a recognized
standard remedy.
Mr. r. r, Baer. ia ". Laurent St,
North Topeka, Kan, writes: "For
three years 1 suffered with ulcers IN
my stomach. I could eat nothing
without being IN pain, and could
scarcely sleep az all. I could get
nothing to help me until began the
use OF Peruna- ! took four bottles,
and ar present I am we'll and entirely
cured, as FAR as I know"
Those who prefer, can now procure
Peruna in tablet form.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

thought 1 would give II a trial.
soon found that Il was doing me a
gree. deal OF good. and took only a
few bottles before was perfectly
well feel very thankful 20 Peruna."
This Is also a typical case Of bron-
chial catarrh. Many people are sub
jet to chronic cough. caused by ca
ta-rhal bronchitis.
Mr.. Jonathan F. Stark. Ex-Recorder
OF Scott Co. Scottsburg. Ind. writes:
II was afflicted with Indigestion and
bronchitis until I only weighed ll9
pounds. I got a bottle OF Peruna and
took 81 After taking the first bottle
| gained four pounds. and I kept on
gaining until I weighed 40 pounds.
and am still taking Peruna. II is all
right for persons afflicted as 7 WA"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

renzo d. Row, who. she says left her
on Dec. so after they had lived to-
gether for seven years. She charges
that during the last three years Of
their married life the defendant be-
came quarrelsome and jealous and
failed to provide for her. She asks
for $4,000 alimony and for the Gus
tOdy of her seven-year-Old son.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
THIS IS WHAT THESE MEN
THINK OF PE-RU-NA
Catarrh of Bronchial Tubes, Exposed to Cold
Drenching Rains, Stubborn Cough, Cold
on the Chest, Thick Yellow Sputum.

Mr.. George A. Douglas, No. AZ East
131st St, New York. n. Y, writes:
"As my work compels me TO spend a
large part OF my time out Of doors,
have often been drenche1 by sudden
rains, chilled by extreme cold, and
soon found that | had a bad case Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

Mr.. II. E Waterman. Brooklyn.
Wis. writes: 4 had very peculiar
cough for several months. the result
Of cold on my chest, and I finally
became aware that had catsrrh OF
the bronchial tubes. Every night
and morning would cough and raise
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
TALKS ON SECOND COMING
Rev. A. +. Thomas OF First Brethren
Church Announces Subject.

The Second Coming" will be the
subject Of the sermon by Rev. A. E.
Thomas, pastor OF the First Brethren
church, Sunday night. The sermon
will be given in answer to the argu-
ment given by DR.. Charles p. Lippin-
colt, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church.
The sermon is TO be given on re-
quest by the mem bers Of the church.
Special music by the chorus and an
orchestra will be furnished.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
FIREMEN HAVE BANQUET
New Years Eve is Enjoyed at No. 3
Hose House.

New Years eve was a merry night
at No. 3 hose house when % people
including the members of No. 8 hose
company enjoyed an annual banquet
Capt. John Stoney acted as toastmas-
ter and called on several for short
talks.
The guests present were: Julius
ChTistman, j. G. Boepley. Charles
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
THREE CITIES WANT KONGO
Baby Hippopotamus is Expected TO
Bring $4,000 on Sale.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-Three Amer
lean cities are competing for New
Yord's 6OO-pOund baby hippopota-
mus. KongO. Boston, New Orleans
and San Francisco are in the market
for Kongo. who is expected 10 bring
$4,000. New Orleans plans TO make
Kongo the nucleus Of a hippopotamus
family 10 run wild in the irrigated
section of the Mississippi delta, and
keep the canals free OF water hya-
cinths and water magnOlias
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

The Union Trust Company's Christ
mas Savings Club is now open. Come
in and let us tell you all about it,
AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

Bring your children TO our white
room Especially for children) TO get
their hair bobbed. Nine. Swartz at
Brandon-Durrell CO. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

The Union Trust Company's Christ
mas savings Club is now open. Come
in and let us tell you all about it
Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
BOYS WILL MEET TONIGHT
Hawaiian Customs and Styles Will BE
Subject of Talk.

Hawaiian Customs and Styles" will
be the first talk Of the series Of prac-
teal talks to be given at the Y. NJ. c.
A tonight. Walter Kamaiopih. sec
rotary OF the boys department, viii
deliver the lecture and it will be fol-
lowed by a number OF short talks by
others present.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

You will like the bobbing and the
children love our white room especi-
ally for them. Nine. Swartz at Bran
-Durrell Co. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

Expert hair bobbing in special white
room for children. Nine. Swartz at
Brandon-Durrel Co. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
WOMEN'S SUITS

A lot of about 80, mostly in
the new Redingote models
so practical for winter wear
and so fashionable; in
SergeS, cheviot and diagon-
al; black and colorS, up to
Sf6.95 values, for $3.50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
WOMEN'S SKIRTS
CHILDREN'S HOSE

Fast black, heavy ribbed,
good wearing, per pair. &c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02

BOX PAPERS. Beauties soc val
ne 25c. S1.O0 value soc at Coonleys-
--Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-02
CORSETS
TORCHON LACES

One to 2-inch edgings and
insertions, per yard. .1H2c