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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
GETS $500 FOR BEING
 PUT OFF STREET CAR

In the case of Mrs. Ada Howell vs the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. which was tried in the circuit court yesterday, decision was rendered awarding the complainant $500 damages The complainant alleged that on January s, 1911. she had been put off the car at the wrong station, and that the weather being extremely raw sickness, anr much anguish of mind resulted etherefrom. \ damage Of s5oto was claimed by the com-, planant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
NATIONS SUFFER MOST AS
 RESULT OF GERMAN
 SHIPPING WARFARE
,ContInued from Page One)

a considerable bearing upon the fina, course cf the American government.
 Earlier in the day the President indi cated that he had not deS.dsd whether the notes received from Germany ant Cir aat Britain on the sea zones and the use pf neutral flags red ned reioInders.
 Officials tonight spoke guardedly. but With no concealment of their spprehen- sions over the situation which might de- veiop if American lives were lost as result of submarine attack
 The Carib was the second ship insured by the government war risk insurance rureau. There was $235,o00 on her cargo and $22, 2o3 on her hull. With loss on the Evelyn, the bureau probably will have to pay a total of S659. coo which about equals the sum collected to date in premiums.
 Undoubtedly both cases will be the sub ject of civil suits for damages by the bur eau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
Sues for S5nn0

Suit was filed yesterday in the circuit court by A. M. Thompson for Roy Thomp- sen, q minor, Vs the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, claiming 5000 damages. It is alleged that on February lS 1915, the complainant. while crossing the tracks of the defendant com pany was run over by the car and his left foot and ankle mashed, resulting in permanent injury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
katzsina Held Up

[ John Katzsna was held up by two ne-
 groes at Twenty-third street and Fourth avenue, north, about 1 o'clock this morn ing and robbed of $15 According to Katz- sina, the negroes were lurking behind a tree and as he approached they placed revolver against his temple and told him to give up all his money. He obeyed and later reported the incident to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
Deaths and Funerals
J. M. Woods

James NJ. Woods, aged 76 years, died yesterday morning at o'clock at the family residence, 600 Woods street, Wood lawn. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon from St. Clements Cath c!ic church at o'clock. Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. The Rev. Father Bratton will officiate.
 The deceased was a pioneer citizen and is survived by one daughter. Mrs. E. P. Vance; five sons. Dennis E Woods, F. J. Woods, Mark P. Woods. Joseph NJ Woods and Laurence A. Woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Majestic

Beginning today the entire lower floor of the Majestic will be reserved and coupon tickets will be sold for advance performances. Three fine houses saw the five acts of stellar vaudeville yesterday and more are expected today. Among the features of the bill this week are the Primrose Four, Signor Banehoni and "A Nautical Breeze"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
Mrs. A. J. Candy

Mrs. A. J. Candy. aged @ years, died this morning at 12:10 o'clock at the resi- dence of her daughter. Mrs. w. A. Dam eron. 1011 South Sixteenth street. The deceased is survived by six children. They are: T. !. Cummings of Birmingham, H. F. Cummings of Atlanta, w. H. Cum mings of Oklahoma City. Mrs W. Fl. Lutz of Atlanta. Mrs Jennie Day of Argo and Mrs. Dameron. Funeral ar- engagements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
Cardinal Mercier Free

Amsterdam, February 24-Via London s;2o p. -m.)--The Tijd says it learns tha Cardinal Mercier, primate of Belgium. has availed himself of the freedom Of me vcment allowed him by the German authorities to visit Brussels and Tournai.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
w. P. McNair

Gadsden. February 2S.-(special.)-W. P. MoNair. 6 years old, died suddenly yes- iterday morning at his home on Alabama street. He IS survived by a widow and family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24

Washington. February 23.-The supreme court today affirmed the action of the Louisiana federal court in cancelling pa tents to a large area of timber lana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN
 BY U. $. SUPREME COURT

Washington February 2s-President latts withdrawal of oil lands in Cali fornia and Wyoming in 1909 without en- towering legislation was upheld today by the supreme court. and entry claims Of individuals and corporations valued at hundreds Of millions of dollars were annuled thereby
 Washington. February 2S.-Conviction Of the Joplin Mercantile company and Joseph Filler Of Joplin. Mo, of conspiracy to introduce intoxicating liquors into the Indian country by shipping from Joplin to Tulsa, Okla, was upheld today by the supreme court. The court held, how ever. the act of Congress against intro ducing liquor into Indian country was not enforeible as to intrastate traffic so long as local prohibition continued by states statutes.
 Washington February 2s-The Hep burn rate law was interpreted by the supreme court today as authorizing the interstate commerce commission to award damages to shippers for unfair rates and diseriminations, no matter at what date arising, provided claims were filed before August 2S, 1907, which the court held was the date the act went into effect
 The court held that Henry E. Meeker, a New. York coal dealer. was entitled to $1l6OoO damages from the Lehigh Valley railroad for claims dating back to 1900. Thousands of other claims were filed within the first year the rate law went into effect. In the Meeker case the rail- road sought to limit recovery to claims within two years before passage of the act.
 Washington. February 23.-The Califor- mia eight hour labor law for women em- pioyeo in manufacturing and mercantile establishments. except those in harvest ing and canning fruit, boarding houses and graduate nurses in hospitals. was up held as. constitutional today by the su- preme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-24

JOHNS Undertaking Co.,. Phone loos.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
The State Normal School
For The Florida Parishes
Begin Working for a Parish
Fair.

If you are going to have q
parish fair next fall and your
parish certainly ought to have
one-now is. the time to begin
planning for it. Talk it over
with your local editor, your busi-
ness and professional men, and
your teachers; Sget your county,
Farmers Union and your town
chamber Of commerce interested
1t will not be hard to getup the
prizes. You will need some cash
premiums and some prizes in the
form Of goods, etc., donated by
merchants and others for the
older people; then some pure
bred pigs or improved machinery
offered as prizes for the Corn
Club boys, and some books, mag
azine subscriptions, etc., for the
Canning Club girls. Then, as for
the rest, the honor of having
beaten all competitors and carried
off a red or blue ribbon or an en-
graved certificate in proof of vic
tory will be attraction enough for
other prizes. 1t is the winning
and not the thing won which
most stimulates pride and effort.
AS the Asheboro Courier says in
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
Rev. E. NJ. Schilling Dead.

Rev. E. M. Schilling, a noted
| Baptist minister, died at his home
in Osyka, Monday, after having
been confined to his room several
months. He was born July IS,
1912. Mr.. Schilling is survived
by seven children by his first
wife, Elizabeth Elzey: Rev. DR..
G. A.. j. H., LYNNE D. Simmons,
Printiss D., Cicero F. Rosa For
tinberry and Herbert L. Schilling,
and by his second wife, Mrs.
Dean Cutrer- Sehilling, whom he
married April 1908.
Mr.. Schilling held charges in
the ministry up to the time he
became unable to attend services.
He has the reputation of having
married more couples and deliver.
ed more funeral sermons than
any minister is that section. The
funeral service took place Tues
day afternoon at Silver Springs,
under the auspices Of Rising
Glory Lodge, No. lis, F. and A.
NJ, of which he was a revered
and hOnOred member.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18

The paper the people read-the
best advertising medium in Wash
ington Parish. Covers this section
of the country like the dew. Rates
reasonable Excellent service.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
Deposits In Citizens Bank Now
Guaranteed Dollar For Dollar
The Only Bank In This Sec
ton Yet In The Guar.
anty System.
The new banking system now in
operation and all Banks must
be in the new system by May
10th or 80 into liquidation
This is compulsory.

The Citizens Bank again wishes
to call the public's attention tc
the fact that deposits in this
bank are now guaranteed dollar
Tor dollar. We make this state
ment because the erroneous i'm.
preston mas mysteriously gone
out that the system is not
in force until May the 18th. The
Guaranty System is now in
operation and has been for sew.
eral months. Deposits are
guaranteed not for fifty or seven.
ty-hve cents On the dollar but
dollar for dollar. The fact is,
All Banks That Are Not In The
Guaranty System By May The
Fifteenth, Will Be Forced TO Go
Into Liquidation, This may &C.
count for the erroneous impress.
sion above.
Our affairs were in such con-
dition that we did not have to
wait to get into the Guaranty
System. Then thinking the
people needed the protection and
would appreciate our efforts in
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
Card of Thanks.


We desire to heartily thank
our many friends and neighbors
for the valuable assistance sand
kindly interest shown thru the
recent illness ande death of our
husband and father, B. B. Bond.
We appreciate these many kind
nesses and ask the blessings of
a merciful Father upon all who
in any wise tried to tighten
our burden.
Mrs. B. B. Bond and Children,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
NUMBER 81

their behalf, we decided to make
the change at once, which we
did. We now offer you a place
to leave your money where it
cannot be lost. This is the re.
suit of the new banking system
of which we are a member.
We solicit your business
either in person or by mail.
Citizens Bank,
Columbia, Miss.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18

urging a fair for its country:
"No costly buildings are nece

EMO costly buildings are neces.
sary; plenty of room can be
found with little expense. It will
take some money, to be sure, to
purchase the prizes, but that can
be had. Fairs bring people to-
gether; old friends greet each
other, and new acquaintances
are made. A fair encoura oes
the exhibitors and others to fur
Their effort. Nothing advertises
resources and possibilities of a.
parish like a fair. Household.
agricultural and school exhibits
can be made great success in
this parish, and livestock exhibits
will be excellent.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
Six Weeks Norma |
Will be Held at Frank
linton, La, Begin
ming June 18th

Courses of Study will be Of
fered in Writing, Prima-
ry Methods, Rural School
Methods, Theory and Art,
Preparation For Teachers
Certifi Gates, Public
School Singing, Agricul-
ture, Domestic Science.
Ten of the best teachers in the
State will be members of the
faculty. Ninety per cent of the
teachers who attended last year
secured the certificates applied
for, and everyone who made a
certificate secured position.
Board can be had for S15 per
month in the very best families.
For further information and
for course of study, address either
of the following:
1. H. Harris, State Supt.,
Baton Rouge, La.
Jno. F. COMMIT, State Institute
Conductor, Baton Rouge, La
A. j. Caldwell. Conductor of
Florida Parishes Normal, Ham
mond, La.
D. H. Springfield. Secretary of
Florida Parishes Normal, Frank
linton, La.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
Advertising.

The man who does not adver.
tise simply because his grand
father did not should wear knee
breeches and a wig, says an ex
change.
The man who does not adver-
tise because it costs money
should quit paying salaries for
the same reason.
The man who does not adver.
tise because he dosen't know
how to write an advertisement,
should quit eating because he
can't cook.
The man who does not adver.
tise because somebody said i,
did not pay should not believe the
world is round because the
ancients said it was fiat.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
Sinking of the Frye.

the American schooner William
?. Frye Was sunk by the German
sea rover now Newport News
leave little room for doubt that
Germany will make ample repa-
ration both by way of apology
and decentralization of the owners
OF the vessel.
| Unless it can be shown-which
seems impossibIe-that hidden in
her cargo of wheat were NUM-
tons Of war intended for the use
of Germany's en- emies, not the
shadow of al excuse appears to
have exis ted under international
law for the destruction of the
vessel; and the only charitable
explanation that can be made of
the German commanders act is
that he was wholly ignorant of his
rights as a belligerent.
The fact that the vessels cargo
had been purchased by British
citizens after she sailed does not
in the slightest degree alter the
case. Wheat was not contraband
at the time the vessel was sunk:
and even if it were the fact that
it was being carried under a neu.
trail flag made it the plain duty
of the Eitel Frederick to send tn
ship to the nearest prize court
and not under any circumstances
to send vessel and cargo to the
bottom of the sea.
So there is not the slightest
reason for anticipating that Ger
many will pursue any other
course than to disavow the act
of the German commander, to ex
press her regrets to the American
government and to make prompt
restitution for the monetary loss
sustained by the United States
government and the American
owners.
Meantime. it is impossible not
to derive some satisfaction from
the fact that the vessel was sunk
several weeks ago and in the
South Atlantic ocean rather than
in the waters surrounding the
British Isles.
If a German warship had des-
troyed the Frye within the past
month in the vicinity of the
British port to which she was
destined, great hue and cry
would inevitably have arisen in
this country and it would have
been difficult for the National
Administration to control the
popular clamor for summary &C.
ton in the premises.
But the circumstances sur
rounding the affair are such as to
make it apparent that the sinking
of the ship was merely the
blunder of a German commander
and notin any wise related to re-
cent war Zone orders of his gov
eminent; and the incident will
probably be forgotten just as soon
as Germany makes the amende
honorable, which may reasona-
bly, be considered assured.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
Waverley Notes.

On Saturday, March 18th, from
$3.50 to 5 p. M, the Waverley
Club was in session at the home
of Mrs. }. l.. Brock, where Mrs.
Brock and Miss Sara Williamson
as co-hostesses provided the most
elaborate entertainment the club
has enjoyed since it's organiza.
ton. The program itself proved
of unusual interest, quite a bit of
humor and mirth being introduced
at the outset BY pithy and original
ecdotes and amusing expert.
ences recounted by the different
members.
Mrs. W. }. Burris next enter
tanned with a splendid musical
number followed by Miss Balls
graphic recital Of Penrod's ex-
periences with the Asefoetida
Bag. Nus. Ada Darlington then
gave fine synopsis of Thomas
Dawson's late production, The
Raft, which has excited so much
interest and comment in literary
circles. The program was then
concluded by we'll written pa
per on Club Work by Miss Anne
McCroskey, after which business
was transacted and the club ad-
journed.
The hostesses, Mrs. Brock and
Miss Williamson, assiste. by
Miss Julia MacNeal. then served
a most attractively array ed plate
OF refreshments especially in
keeping with the beautiful spring
day. lce.cream, solidly moulded
and surmounted by an immense
crystallized violet, served with a
slice of snowy white cake. A
boutonniere of luxurious violets
tied with satin ribbon in the club
colors, violet and green, reposed
on each plate, while hand painted
favors, the work Of the gifted
young hostess, Miss Williamson,
delighted each guest. The fa-
vors were a four inch panel with
a cunning little cupie peeping
around a tall spray of violets and
leaves, each guest having one
pinned on her shoulder by purple
and green ribbons. Sailed pecans
and crystalized violets served from
cut-glas naples, completed the
refreshments and carried out the
color scheme which was every
where in evidence, violets, the
club flower, being in profusion
turnout the spacious parlors.
Those present were: Mesdames
W. J. Dunn, Ada Darlington, W.
j. Burris, P, B. Carter, J. Vol
Brock, M. W. OFT, D. R. Johnson,
Misses Samuel, McMichael. Ball,
MacNeal, McCroskey, Darlington,
with the following visitors, Mes
danes Bethea, Stringer, Nelson.
Darlington and Simmons, and
Misses Dobson and Campbell.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18
ACARD--=NOTlCE

IN view OF the sentiment Of the community, as
expressed by the Court recently, with respect to
hquor' hereby notify the public that my dspens-
ing Of liquor in any quantity for internal use is
discontinued until the court DEGREES otherwise.
10 furnish liquors to patients, druggists and
doctors as have heretofore professionally done,
ana bear the stigma Of operating "Blind Tiger"
because OF the augmented stock have been induced
TO carry is repugnant to my sense of propriety.
rely on the unbiased judgment of respectable
people, VINO know me, to feel assured of my sin
certify.
Cornelius Dorernus.
Pharmacist.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18

FOR SALE-Cleau 1914 crop
Lespedeza seed at Babington's
Store.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1915-03-18

All kinds of printing -except bad.
Fine Commercial Job Printing.
Amply equipped to do frst-class
book and catalogue work. No job
too small or too large. Try US,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-05-18
POLITICIANS READY
FOR THE ASSEMBLY
Beginning to Casually Drop Into At
Ianta to Discuss Line-Ups and
Take Stock of Situation.

ATLANTA-With this summers
session of the Georgia legislature
less than six weeks off the politicians
of the state are beginning to drop
casually into Atlanta from time to
to time discuss pending measures
and line-ups and to take stock in ad-
vance of the general political situa-
ton.
The chief noticeable difference
from this time last year is that At
lanta's political center and forum OF
political gossip seems to have fol-
lowed the psychological trend OF
nearly everything in this city and
shifted northward. Today the Amen
Corner of the Ansley hotel is the
place where most of the solons con-
gregate.
The majority of opinions expressed
I'D to date would indicate that the
coming session will be rather tran
quill and conservative, except, per-
haps, for a rousing big fight on the
prohibition question.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-05-18
uINKS SOMETHING WRONG WITH
DAWSON AND TERRELL COUNTY

to accomplish the permanent organi-
cation that is needed we must enlist
the active and enthusiastic services
of such men, in whom the general
public has utmost and abiding conf
dence. We have goodly number of
such men in the towns of our county
and in the rural districts who, by act
i've cooperation, can easily establish,
perfect and perpetuate an association
of this character if only their services
can be secured.
We have the material out of which
to make one of the most progressive
and aggressive commercial bodies in
our state. An association, led by
men who could secure the hearty and
unqualified support of the citizens of
the entire county, and which would
produce remarkably beneficial re-
suits.
1t is needless to say that such a
body should have man eminently
qualified by experience to carry out
the plans and purposes of the execu-
tive board, and as pointed out in your
editorial we are particularly fortu-
nate at this time to be able to secure
such man. One whose successful
experience in the line has been pro-
nounced, whose fitness for the posi-
ton cannot be questioned, in whom
the utmost cnfidence would be placed,
and who could secure the enthusiast
tic and persistent support of our c1t1-
zens.
The time is propitious, the condi-
lions are ripe. All we need is action
on the part of the right men. l sin
cerely trust the patriotic, successful
business men of the community will
not hold back, but will act on your
suggestion, and will come forward
willingly and gladly to promote an
association which will bring rich and
permanent results beneficial to our
entire section. CITIZEN.
P. ST. am with you heart and
soul in promoting such body, for |
believe it will result in much good.
I haven't signed my name for the
reason that l am one of that large
majority who pats himself on the
back in truest flattery, and modesty
prevents me from pushing up my
head.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-05-18
The Note of the United States
To Germany on American Rights

bassy advertisement warning Amerl-
cans cannot be accepted as an excuse
or palliation or an abatement OF re-
sponsibility for the act of destruc-
ton.
The United States cannot believe
the commanders of vessels which
committed these acts of lawlesSness
did it except under the misapprehen-
sion of orders issued by the imperial
German naval authorities.
1t assumes that submarine COM
manders were expected to do nothing
that would involve the lives OF non
combatants, and expects, therefore,
that Germany will disavOw the acts
of which the United States COM
plains.
1t says the government and people
of the United States look to the i'm
DeriaI German government for just,
prompt and enlightened action in
this vital matter. Expressions OF re-
greet and offers of reparation in the
case of neutral ships sunk by mis-
take, while they may satisfy 1nterna-
tional obligations if no loss OF lives
results, cannot justify or excuse a
practice, the natural and necessary
effect of which is to subject neutral
nations and neutral persons to i'm
measurable risks.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-05-18

f., now take it when I contract
~ ana 1t soon rids the system OF
catarrhal tendencies.
Ner Ten Years Ago.
would not be without Peruna.
Jush 1t was over ten years ago
Il Hfst gave you my testimonial, 1
r., the same opinion as when 1
=. H. and give you the privilege to
II as you see fit. I still use Pc
- "len think it necessary. I am
on'-lliehdlng it to my neighbors
''e'er a chance occurs"