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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
BATSON URGES THIRD
 JUDGE FOR COURT
Writes to Governor Henderson Ask ing Him to Sign Bill Now
 Before Him

Thomas J. Batson. sheriff Of Jefferson county, yesterday made public an open letter which he has written to Governor Henderson, urging him to sign the bill .pow before him providing for the ap- pointment of third judge for the crimi- nal court of Jefferson county. The letter follows:
 Dear Sir: Since assuming the office of sheriff of Jefferson county I have realized that it is utterly impossible for the two divisions of our criminal court as at present constituted to try the vast number of cases now on the dockets, and at the same time give to defendants such a prompt and speedy trial as the law and common justice demands.
 "An impression seems to prevail in some quarters that the sheriff is pecuni- arily interested. and therefore desirous that prisoners remain in jail for as long a period as possible. On the contrary. however I would very much prefer that all prisoners be given trial without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
n, nYRrX MILES

lea and their literary friends at the re- ception and tea Mrs. Lewis B. Wood l. ruff gave for them yesterday afternoon at her residence, IA East Sixty eight h street. Ruben Dario. the Spanish writer and poet, was the guest of honor, and Joseph II. Choate was also a guest
 Mrs. Woodruff had receiving with her Mrs Gertrude Atherton. Mrs Flea . nor Gates Moore, Mrs. Mary E. Wilkins Freeman. Mrs. Marian Cox, Mrs. Kate Jordan Vermilye, Miss Carolyn Wells. Mrs. Owen Johnson, Mr. and Mrs Rex Beach. MT. and Mrs. Harvey OHiggins, Mr. and Mrs. George Barr McCutcheon and MT. and Mrs. William Hamilton Osborn.
 Mrs. James Speyer poured tea, and others who took turns at the. table were Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton. Kate Douglas Wiggin, Mrs. Thomrs A. Edi- son and Mrs Adrian H. Joline
 Augustus Thomas made a brief speech announcing the proposed eonven- tIon or authors and publishers to be neid under the auspices of the league next November in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
STEEL MARKETS MORE ACTIVE
Steel Corporation Continues Steadily to Increase
 Capacity

Cleveland. O.. February M.-(Special) The iron Trade Review tomorrow will says:
 Great activity in buying machine tools, business of sheet and tin plate plants owing to threatened labor troubles and close watching of developments in for eign commerce have been the leading features of the past week. An unexpect- ed development has been the discovery of shippers that in spite of the increa sed activity of Germany in British waters chances for making shipments at more reasonable freight rates than have re- gently prevailed have improved. It is now possible to make more satisfactory freight arrangements on pig iron and the buying of scrap by Italian users indi- cate that conditions governing movements of freight to Italy are more favorable.
 Cast iron shops in the Philadelphia dis trict have purchased about 40,OO0 tons of pig iron, 40,000 tons of southern iron hav- ing been ordered by buyers in England and the market in iron in Cincinnati and Chicago shows some improvement
 The United States Steel corporation con- tinues steadily to add to its active ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
PERSONAL BRIEFS

Miss Elma Rosser of Dallas. Tex. is tEe guest of Mr. and Mrs Jesse Lewis. at their home on South Sixteenth ave- nue.
 Mrs. Barnes Morgan has gone to Quincy, Fla, to spend a short while with her sister
 Mir. and Mrs. T. Lester Fossiek have named their little son Theodore Lester Fossick Jr
 Schuyler Spottswood Harris, Jr, is the name given by Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Harris to their little boy.
 Miss Lucille Douglas returned to Bir- mingham Tuesday night after an absence or two months. She visited in Meridian, afterward going to Tuscaloosa, where her classes in ceramics indicated the great est enthusiasm and admiration She spent tkc Mardi Gras season In New Orleans as the guest of Miss Isabel Percy of Los Angeles, Cal.
 Miss Sara Mallam, who was the guest of her sister, Mrs Caswerl P Ellis, in New Orleans during the carnival, has re- turned home.
 Mrs. c, F. Boswell, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. c. Boswell of New Or leans, is expected home Friday.
 Mrs. Henry Fftts who has been i'll for the past week with la grippe, is able to be out again.
 An interesting event of the near future in the way of Lenten diversion is to be the opening of an indoor golf course in the small ballroom of the New Willard This idea is entirely new in Washington, notes the Washington Post, and has awakened great enthusiasm among the members of the Chevy Chase and other golf clubs
 Mrs Nathan F. Miller was hostess at yesterdays meeting of the Highland Book club, which had an especially interesting programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
LUNCHEON PARTIES
 AT THE COUNTRY CIJ-R

several attractive parties were noted at the Country club during the luncheon hour. One, Mrs. Joseph McLester's hos ptallty was a luncheon for Mrs. J. L.. Chailroux of Lowell, Mass. and Mrs. John Ellsworth of South Bend, Ind, the guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Chalifoux.
 In the coterie seated about q table crowned with jonquils were Mrs. MeLes- ter Mrs. Paul Chalifoux Mrs Ellsworth, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. J. B Head. Mrs. James A.. VanEIoose, Mrs Robert Jemison, Mrs. John l.. Kaul, Mrs. Ever ard Meade and Mrs. John Henley.
 With Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben were lew friends who had come in from the soil hnks, after enjoying this popular game for several hours. They were Mrs. F.. M Tutwiler, Mrs. Norborne Cooke. Mrs. Edward w. Barrett. Mrs Eugene Brown, Mrs. J. D. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Tenn pie Tutwier and Mrs Walker Percy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN l

any unnecessary delay. and in the interest of humanity and justice. l would be one of the first to favor such nlans "~ w"'''a relieve the congestion of our courts. ars Guarantee to every deten4aant z.- l..1....ss hearing of his case.
 From such investigations as l have been able to make l believe that the bill HOW awaiting your signature which pro- vides for the appointment of an addi- tional judge of the criminal court of Jef- ftrson county is the best available method or bringing about the desired conditions In the trial of criminal cases, and 1 hereby respectfully urge that you give tins bill your favorable consideration.
 Trusting that in the interest of hu- manity and common justice you will ap- prove this bill at your earliest convent ence, l beg to remain, Yours very truly,
 IT J. BATSON.
 Sheriff Jefferson County"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25

pacity, which is now 60 per cent It has ordered the blowing in of three more fur naees, one at Gary and two in the Pitts burg district.
 Machine tool builders at Pittsburg also had not previously enjoyed much increase in business. but have in the last few days received large orders for turret 1athes, grinding and milling machines, which are to be used for the manufacture of shells for belligerent nations. Pittsburg shops are now working on war materials invov- ing many millions of dollars.
 An inquiry is pending for 5O00O howitzer shells involving 2o,000 tons of pressed steel Machinery sellers in the east are very busy booking orders for lathes and other machine tools In Cincinnati some ma chine tool manufacturers are working overtime and the demand for athes is very active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
"Oh. for . bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY .nl
 TAR to stop this awful eoushins."

FoLEY's HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND spreads . healing, soothing coating as it rlides down tho raw inflamed throat. It loosens the cough, brings the phlegm up easily. Takes away that tight feeling across the chest, and eases stufy, wheezy eathing and hosrseness,
 A dealer of Toledo, Ohio. (name furnishedl who has sold FoLEY's HoNHY AND TAR for years, writes: "One of my customers came into store to use long distance telephone. He was coughing so violently that he could not talk. sat him down and gave him . bottle of FoLEY's HONEY AND TAR, and in 10 minutes he had recovered. He had been unable to work for three months, due to this cough, He says FoLEY's HONEY AND TAR sslieved him entirely of this trouble"
 s. MARTIN, Bassett, Nebr., writes: "I had . severe cough and cold and was almost pest going. l got . bottle of FoLrY's HoNEY AND TAR and used 1t frequently, whom havins violent coughing spells. and am glad to say iS cured my cough entirely and my cold soon disappeared"
 Contains no opiatss. Absolutely purs medicine. Refuse substitutes.
 kkk EvERv uoEa IS A ERlEyr SOLD BY ALL DEALERS EVERY
 WHERE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
MISS AUGUSTA CLARK
 HOSTESS TO CLUB

The meeting last evening of the Bridge club recently formed to hold session each week at the home of some member was pleasant introduction to a proms- Ing series of informal social affairs. Miss Augusta Clark was the hostess, having the members with her at her home. A spirited game series was followed by a buffet supper, the members of the club who enjoyed Miss Clark's gracious hos pitality being Miss Belle Roberts Miss Marguerite Nabers, Miss Arlington Butt Miss Margaret Chenoweth, Mir Alfred Shook, Mr. Monroe Jones, Mir. Cary Baker, MT. Val Kob, MT. Meredith Rob- prts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
MISS BERNEY
 COMPLIMENTED IN MOBILE

Miss Mary Chollet Berney, one of the loveliest of viisting girls at carnival time, comments the Mobile Register, had a very lovely compliment paid her in being chosen to lead the Order of Myths hand some Mardi Gras ball, on Tuesday night at the Battle House. She is visiting her uncle, Judge Saffold Berney and family
 and appeared especially attractive wear ing pink and carrying a most exquisite bouquet of American beauty roses with a shower of sweet peas in the pastel shades. Guests of the society hardly won-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
MRS. W. l.. REYNOLDS
 ENTERTAINS INFORMALLY

Mrs. William l.. Reynolds asked few friends yesterday to meet Miss Elmer kosser of Dallas, Tex, Mrs. Jesse Lewis lovely guest at luncheon. In the party meeting about her pretty luncheon table anc afterward enjoying several selections presented by Miss Rosser, who has en- joSed exceptional musical advantages ard has q beautiful voice, were Mrs John Goldsmith, Mrs. J. R. Elder, Mrs. Ship man Mrs. Jesse Lewis and Mrs. Key holds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
MRS. HIDEN'S INFORMAL
 TEA FOR A VISITOR

Mfs. Henry Hiden was one of the in- formal hostesses of yesterday entertaining a>few of her friends in the younger set in compliment to Miss Lillian I<raemer of New York, the guest of Mrs w. A. J. kopp. A series of bridge games culmi- hated in dainty tea service enjoyed by eight Congenial friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
Pass ViyisectiOn Bill

Trenton. N. J., February 24-The senate today passed bill designed to permit vi- visectior. in New Jersey. The measure is backed by the Rockefeller institute. which wishes to establish an animal ex- perinentation station in this state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
CAPT. AND MRS. GRAVES
 HOSTS FOR MISS MATTHEWS

Capt. and Mrs. William II. Graves are inviting number of their younger friends To house dance to be given Friday even- Ing at their home for Miss Eleanor Graves Matthews and Miss Person of New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
ALLGOOD-WOOD

Ihe marriage of Miss Gertrude Wood and MT. George Boyd Algood was sol emnized at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. o. w. Wood last evening in Woodlawn. The residence was gracefully decorated with palms and smilax, the living /jom having a tasteful arrangement of pink and white carnations. At an altar adorned with palms and smilax the Rev. Ross Baker read the marriage service as the bride ana groom, who had entered together stood before him. Miss Wood wore a putty colored travelling costume with hat and gloves and other accessories en suite, and her bouquet was a large shower of lilies of the valley and roses. Alter southern trip MT. and Mrs. All good vii be at home with the former S parents, MT. and Mrs. R. A. Allgood. St Anthony's Altar society met Tues day with Mrs. Samuel SeNer as hos tess, 20 members attendr< Decora- tons suggested the patriotic celebra- tion and hot chocolate axd cake were served after the conclusion of the pro- gramme.
 Mrs. Albert Harris has returned after a stay of several months in Madison vile, Ky.
 Mrs M E. Chandler. who has been visiting Mrs. Benjamin Arnold, has gone to her home in Newman, Ga.
 The Mothers club will meet with Mrs. Sidney Vaughn Friday afternoon ta 230 social meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening.
 Mrs. J. D. McCool and Miss Ethel Me Cool of Avondale have returned from a visit to Gadsden.
 The T. B. $. club will meet Saturday with Miss Mabel Garrett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
Explosive Coughs Fairly Rack You
 to Pieces
Foley's Honey and Tar i. Just Like Oil on Troubled Waters for those
 Violent Hacking Coughs.

They rasp and strain your throat, tear at your chest and lungs, congest tho blood in your neck and head, almost strangle you, leave you weak and fairly exhausted. Often they are symptom of such grave diseases as culosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
SEMINARY ALUMNAE
 TO HOLD A MEETING

The alunnae of Louie Compton semi nary Will hold the first business meeting or the year Saturday afternoon at desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
New Hotel Started

Cianton. February 24.-(SpeciaA )-Worll commenced today on Clanton's new hotel. which is to be constructed lon the lots which the Palmer house and Davis hotel coupled before being burnedi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
FIVE HUNDRED CLUB

Mrs. R. E. Hogan was hostess at this weeks meeting of the Fairfield Five Hundred club, entertaining three tables of players. A salad and ice course followed the games which were enjoyed by the club members and these guests Mrs J. l.. Sellers, Miss Margaret Ho- gan and Miss Laney Hogan of Birming- ham, Mrs. J. B. Moss of Bessemer and Mrs w. H. Giesler, Mrs. Borland and Mrs McCully
 Mrs. William Landrum will entertain the Phi Tau club this afternoon. Miss Mary Ziegler will be hostess to the Jollyettes.
 The Matrons club will meet tomor- row with Mrs c. F. McPherson and Mrs. w. H. Giesler will entertain the Hypathian club Friday afternoon in Fairfield.
 The Builders band of the Baptist church will hold a market and tea to- morrow afternoon from 3 to o'clock Mrs. E. o. Edwards will be. hostesses.
 The Young women'z Missionary so- ciety gave their monthly social tea yes terday afternoon at the home of the Rev. w. T. McGlaub in Pratt City Miss Ruth lnman and Miss Lillie Mills gave several musical numbers and readings completed the programme. Tea and sandwiches were served after the pro- gramme was completed.
 Mrs. A D. Praytor gave surprise party Tuesday evening for Mrs. Ada Fleming Miss Thelma Bowers and Miss Bessie Miller furnished the music and an ice course was served when the birthday cake was cut
 The Mothers club met with Mrs. Hugh OBrien yesterday. On the literary programme were Mrs. A. J. Monfee. Mrs. T. l.. Waggoner, Mrs. E. F. Cook, Mrs. Hugh OBrien and Mrs John Meagher. A salad course was served to the club members. There were no additional guests. At the home of pr. ana Mrs Carraway the stewards and trustees of the Methodist church and their wives met last evening for A busi ness session, and afterward enjoyed a social hnur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25

defed at the captain of the Myths for that evening, choosing this lovely girl on which to bestow his especial favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
MRS. VICTOR PROWELL, PRESIDENT OF BOYS CLUB HAS A WORD TO SAY ABOUT TAG DAY

It is almost time for Tag Day" again
 and the Boys club which is the re-
 cipient of the generosity of the citizens l of Birmingham on this occasion will
 on March once more present it's
 claims to the kindly consideration of those who are interested in the work Tag Day Is an annual institution
 and Birmingham would feel that at least one perfectly good day had been left out of the calendar if it wasn't
 celebrated with real genuine interest
 and enthusiasm. and this year more than ever funds are needed for the maintenance of the club since so many are out of work and dependent upon the environment afforded by this or ganization.
 The Boys. club meets many demands for the wayward, homeless youngster, and when all is told, boys are just boys, and when they are growing up amidst all sorts of temptations and discouraging environments they need the protection and help of just such an institution as the Boys club.
 The adolescent period is specially sem sitive to outside influences. Love, hope and ambition are in the ascendency; the mystery of the future weaves it's ro- nance around every object the emo- tional and spiritual natures are ready to respond to any influence, for good or evil. The subconscious self is more active than at any other time of life.
 On the other hand mental balance Is often lost. Youth is sensitive and brood ing, with a keen fear of ridicule and susceptible to every passing influence. Unconsciously the boy takes as an ideal some man whom he admires and. even if he possesses traits which are natu- rally distasteful to him, he often makes htem his own. Such d one like a | ehrysals trying to free either from its | entangling covering, needs the "bis ! brother arm to lean upon--to depend l upon.
 Most of the sins of the world are the sins of youth, and most of the sins of youth are because of lack of ideals. i
 It is only i'll recent years that the period of adolescence has received the attention that it deserves. Youth has not had the care and protection it needed at that period. But more and more is scientific research teaching us vital truths which throw the light of intelligent study upon this period, so vital to the future welfare of the in- dividual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25
Carefully Treat
 Children's Colds

Neglect of childrens colds often lays the foundation of serious lung trouble. On the other hand, it is harmful to continu- ally dose delicate little stomachs with in- ternal medicines or to keep the children always indoors.
 Plenty of fresh air in the bedroom and good application of Vick's "vap- O-Rub" Salve over the throat and chest at the first sign of trouble, will keep the little chaps free from colds without iniuring their di- gestions. 25c, soc. or $1O0.
 ZhE GENUINE 5zAS FMS TRADE MARX
 VAPoRUB" M(KE Group and SXIUE vlAA0 Pneumonia 0kAyE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25

Metropolitan dailies tell of recent entertainment arranged by Mrs. Lewis E. Woodruff. OIelen Smith) when she greeted the Authors club with Ruben Dar1o as her honor guest. over 300 were present. drawn from the New ork literary set and including many of the dramatists. A paragraph from tie New York Times mentions that
 there was large attendance of mem- hers of the Authors League of Amer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-25

The season has been so excessively quiet socially, Lent will hardly mean curtailment of informal entertaining Card clubs are holding regular ses- sions and luncheon parties including small and well selected coteries o> prominent people may be seen daily at the fashionable cafes and clubs. A dinner dance club. however. recently or eanized to enjoy semi monthly sessions, will not assemble until after Lent, and then assemble will be at the Country club every third or four week to en- joy the dinner dance together. Phe last is composed of the members of the dancing set who together witnessed the Monday evening production at the Lyric during the late winter and then went on to the dance at the Tutwiler. Other dancing clubs are also meeting with regularity unabated, the personnel but slightly altered by the observance of Lent which is in itself occupying much of the attention of people gen orally.
 The Little Jokers, according to cus- tom. discontinued meetings during Lent The Friday Bridge club will meet this week. as usual. with Mrs. Frederick Dow was hostess. An evening bridge club recently organized and including some of the younger men and debutan- tes will continue meetings during Lent and there are small parties of two tables each, hardly to be called clubs who are enjoying the diversion of d weekly or semi-monthly game together. one of these is a two-tabe group next Tuesday with Mrs. w. L. Murdoch. In Norwood Thursday and Friday are popular club days and bridge and five hundred are the games played.
 In community whose Roman Cath 1 ollie and Episcopal population form so small a proportion the observance of | Lent is naturally confined to a lim- l lied number.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-20
SIX TRAPPED I'M FIRE

Boston, July 20.-Trapped on the
top floor of a 3-stOTy wooden aparts
ment house in Chelsea, six members
of JanoWsd family-fVe women and
a man-perished in fire, believed in
cendiary
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-20

the production Of war munitions for
the English armies has been settled
it was announced early this evening"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-20


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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-11-16
ERICKSON
COMMITTED TO
INSANE ASYLUM

Grand Forks, N. D., Nov. b.-iRuth
Erickson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Erickson, who live north of the
city, has been committed to the asy-
lum for the insane at jamestown.
She will be taken to Jamestown just
as soon as the transportation officer
can reach the city.
The insanity commission, after a
preliminary conference yesterday af-
ternoon, held a hearing this morning
and decided upon commitment.
Miss Erickson, who became known
as 1.-The mystery girl of Falconer
township" has been or less in
the public eye for many months. Tie
cutting down of Tri-State telephone
poles ear her fathers place first
brought her to the attention of the
authorities.
She has written innumerable letters
to two sleriffs and other county off.
Gals, confessing to pole cutting and
other depredations. But, when ques-
toned, she always denied writing the
letters or denied any acts charged to
her.
IA short time ago she was arrested
on a larceny charge, but the case was
dismissed on condition that she be
taken to Rockford, ILL.,, to visit an
aunt, to see if a change of locality
would not help.
1t was not long, however, before she
was back. She was taken to a local
hospital and Wednesday night escap.
ed. Thursday she was placed in the
county Jail again. ST.