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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
NARROW ESCAPE 0F CHARLES [. MASON Overcome by Smoke When House Catches Fire-Res-
 cued by Bremen

Charles E. Mason, manager of the Walk-Over Shoe company, had mar row escape from a horrible death about II o'clock last night when his resi- dence at 924 Second avenue, West End caught fire. MT. Mason was asleep in an upper room and was rescued by the firemen.
 Accounts of the fire are that 1t was of unknown origin. The family of Mi. Mason was away and when he retired everything appeared in order How ever, about II o'clock passersby noticed smoke coming from the Mason resi- dence and the alarm was turned Tn.
 The coming of the firemen aroused MT. Mason, but the smoke was so thick that he could only stumble to a win dow where the firemen quickly raised ladder and rescued him. The fresh air revived MT. Mason so that by the time the firemen had extinguished the flames he returned to his home. The fire loss was estimated at about $500 and is said to be covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Sale of Mems Hats S3.OO Hats .S1.75 S4.OO Hats .S2.95 Choice of All Broken Lines
GIVEN SENTENCE ON
 SMUGGLING CHARGE

New York, February 17.-James Mur. phy, a storekeeper on the White Star line steamship Adriatic, and James Mar ren, a fireman on the Cunard liner Lusitania, were sentenced today to eight months each in the peniteutiary after they had pleaded guilty in fed eral court to a charge of smuggling smoking opium into the country from Liverpool The two men were said to haze been agents of Tora Sate, a Jap anese writer now serving a four years sentence ill prison, and of Sophie Ghee, wife of a Chinaman in Liverpool, who recently was sentenced to six months imprisonment and to pay fine of S20eo for dealing in smuggled opium
 Ci1rs. David F. Evans of the British tramp steamer Franlmount, which Teached this port Saturday from Eng land with alleged contraband opiuss. aboard. today furnished bonds and pro- ceeded with his vessel for Portland Me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
PROH|B|T|ON|STSARE TENDERED BANQUET
Gather in Montgomery and Hurl Bouquets at Work
 Accomplished
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Montgomery. February 1T-(Special. J Cnder the auspices of the prohibition lobby, the prohibitionists of the iegis- Iature banqueted tonight in the ban quet hall of the Exchange hotel. The keynote was struck when Representa- tive Harvey of Marshall felicitated the immortal 70' on the work which had been accomplished.
 Representative Brindley of Etowah, who, according to one newspaper re- port, was substituted by the prohibit tion lobby for Representative Merritt of Macon as leader of the majority when the latter supported the bond is- sue amendment of the governor, pre- sided as toastmaster. In the opinion of those who sat beneath his eloquence he was highly successful in a role both difficult and, in his case. novel
 Although the banquet was dry in physical properties, a strenuous effort was more or less successful to make it otherwise in mental or spiritual sense. Certain innovations of tine Bir mingham Newspaper club were used to advantage, the chief one being the re- caption and reading of fake telegrams.
 
 to Senator Denson and signed by Frank P. Glass. Mr. Glass was represented as having wired the father of the anti liquor advertising bill that his effort would make the newspapers of Ala bama clean even as they had knocked the papers out of their chief soarce of revenue The former governor was rep resented as having wired the majority faction to use carbolic acid in cleansing the governors mansion and suggesting that in the event acid was not to be obtained. Senator Lusk would prove a worthy substitute.
 Leaders from Birmingham who att tended the dinner were R. M. Goodall, Fred M. Jackson, Walter Sessions Charles Rice, George H. Estes ana cthers.
 All of the newspaper men of Alabama were invited save the representatives of the Montgomery Advertiser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
WALTERS GRANTED
 RELEASE ON BAIL

New Orleans, Feb. 17.-Acton that law years said practically closed the case of w. W. Walters. charged with Kidnapping Robert Dunbar from his Opelousas, La. home, was taken today when Walters was released on bail of $500. The action was taken in state court here. Walters was convicted of Kidnapping the child and sentenced to life imprisonment The state supreme court granted him new trial and he has been in jail here since.
 Sheriff Swords of St. Landry parish is accredited with saying that the parish officials will not press a second trial of Walters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
SAY DAYTON HELD
 OIL AND GAS STOCK

Wheeling, w. Va, Feb. 1.-The con- gressional subcommittee Investigating charges against Federal Judge Aston C.. Dayton today heard testimony concern ing Judge Dayton's coal oil and gas interests and the part the jurist was alleged to have played in the formation of the Federal Carbon company. The committee left tonight for Washington where hearings will be resumed Mon day.
 $. A. Moore. of Phillippi, said the Fed eral Carbon company was organized as a selling agent for the Acme Carbon cong pany, on the advice of Judge Dayton, that it would not be in violation of anti trust laws. For several years, Moore testified, the Federal company paid divi- dends of 20 to % per cent annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
FUNDS SOON RAISED
 FOR WOMEN'S SCHOOL

Hattiesburg, Miss. February IL. Especial l.)--The Baptists of Hattiesburg have already contributed and sub scribed more than $12,000 of the $15,- poo expected of the city as it's part of the $75,000 endowment fund being raised for the Woman's college.
 This announcement was made this afternoon. It Is believed that the en- tire amount will have been subscribed before the end of this week. Nearly $12.- 0000 was obtained at the services con ducted in the four Hattiesburg Meth odist churches last Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
DIR. GAINES TO FILL
 DIR. EDMOND'S PULPIT
President of Agnes Scott College to Speak Here Twice Next
 Sunday

The Rev. r. H. Gaines, D. D.. presi- dent of Agnes Scott college at Decatur, Ga, will occupy the pulpit of the south Highlands Presbyterian church next Sunday at both the morning and even ing services. His topic in the morning will be "Woman's Crisis" and at night 'The Ideal Woman"
 There will be special musical pro- grammes rendered at each service.
 pr. Gaines is the first of several dis tinguished minister's who have accept ed invitations to fill the pulpit of the South Highlands church in the absence of the pastor, pr. II. NJ. Edmonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Boy Struck by Auto

Willie Hull, boy about 15 years of age, was knocked down and severely bruised by an automobile at Twenty ninth street and Twelfth avenue. north. about 5:SO o'clock last night Warner & Smileys ambulance was summoned and removed the injured boy to his home at lOl Marshall avenue According to the police the automobile that struck Willie Hull was driven by young boy An investigation has been ordered by Chief Martin Eagan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Iron Company Insolyent

Knoxville, Tenn, February 17.-In fed eral court today Neil Robinson was ap- pointed receiver for the LaFollette Iron company. The company has an author ized capital stock of $50O,000, of which amount $309,000 had been paid in. It oper- ated iron furnaces, coke ovens, iron ore mines and limestone quaries near La Toilette and employed 250 men, The in- debtedness of the company is said to be about $110,000. F.. B. Howe of Phiadel- phia is president; J. s. Bartlett of Lynn Mass. vice president; John A. Green of Cincinnati, treasurer, and Victor l.. Com mack of New York, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
BANK OFFICIAL
 FOUND INJURED

Demopolis February 1T.-(Special) l.. G. McCants was found about 5:3O this afternoon in his loft of the stable at his home on Walnut street unconscious from the effects of d pistol shot. He was carried to q local inflrmary. where he lies still unconscious. It is be- lieved that the shot was accidental. as the pistol, which was found near where he lay was of an old type the shot passed through the head. MT. McCants is an employe of the Commercial Ma tional bank of this city, and the son of Mrs. Annie Mccants of Demopolis. He was 23 years of age and unmarried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
wiNTER DOUnLEs wOnIx

In summer the work of eliminating poisons and acids from the blood is helped by precipitation. In cold weather, with little out door work or exercise to cause sweating. the kidneys have to do double. work. Foley Kidney Pills help overworked, weak and diseased kidneys to filter and cast out of the blood the waste matter that causes pains in sides or back. rheumatism, lumbago. stiff ness of joints. sore muscles and other Ills resulting from improper elimina- 4ion. For sale by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
GOVERNMENT SEEKS
 TO RECOVER LANDS

Los Angeles, February 1.-The South ern Pacific Railroad company. the Asso- ciated Oil company, the Union oil com- pany and the Standard Oil company Of California were made. defendants with 36 othes corporations and individuals in n suit filed here today by the United States government to recover lands in Kern county. California, valued at more than $10, 000,1oo.
 Tis is the seventh suit instituted by the government to recover oil lands said to have been patented illegally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
TO PAY SEAMEN
 HURT IN WAR

London, February 17.-(9:35 D. m.)-The Board of Trade has arranged for com pensation to be paid to all persons em- ployed aboard British merchant ships who may be injured owing to the hostili- ties. It also has arranged to continue, at reduced rates, the insurance of fishing vessels against war risks The insur- ance plan adopted in August has enabled fishing vessels to ply their industry and thus maintain the supply of fish and keep fishermen employed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
CRUISER BRINGS IN
 MORE REFUGEES

London, February 17.-(9:50 D. m.) Reuter- dispatch from Alexandra, Egypt, says:
 'The United States cruiser Tennessee brought 66o additional refugees from Syria here today, but this trip prob ably will be her last as the authorities at Jaffa are raising obstacles to the removal of the people
 At first the authorities declined to allow any of the 1400 persons await ing transportation to Alexandria to embark on the Tennessee but ultimate ly consented to the departure of the eco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
TO FIGHT INCREASE
 IN PASSENGER RATES

Des Moines, February 17.-Nine other western states joined with the Iowa rail- road commission today in sending a peti- ton to the interstate commerce commits sion asking q suspension of tariffs pro- posing general advances in interstate pas Scnser rates.
 Tho states which have united to fight the proposed increased rates are Iowa Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Oklahoma, Arkansas. Arizona, Colorado New Mexico and Nebraska.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Honors Yon Ealkenhayn

Amsterdam, February 17.-(via Lon don, S:03 D. m.)IA Berlin dispatch says the Emperor has conferred the order Pour Le Merite' on the chief of the general stan, General Von Falkenhayn, fin recognition of his service in con nection with the victory of the Mazu- rian lakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
GADSDEN

Gadsden February 17.-(Special. .)-Ship- ments of freight received in Gadsden and sent out of the city are greater than they were one year ago, according to estimates announced today. Three ex- tra freight crews are being employed on the Louisville and Nashville between An nston and Boyles. Yesterday the road handled 1f loaded freight cars out of Gadsden, while about an equal number was received. Other railroads report in- creased business. There is little change in passenger traffic.
 S. IT. Kress of New York was in Gads- den for a few hours yesterday and ex- pressed himself as well pleased with the city and with his local institution.
 A park will be established on the lot owned by Col. R. A. Mitchell on Forest avenue, near the postoffice Colonel Mitchell will clear the lot and furnish material for rest room. The park will be maintained under the auspices of the Gadsden Civic league. The league also has organized the community clubs in "A divisions, and is preparing for the installation of the trash collecting service March 1.
 An. attempt of prisoners at the county jail to escape has been thwarted through the discovery that bars in some of the cells had been sawed, the prisoners using a razor for the purpose. Mike Connolly has been awarded a contract to make repairs.
 Mrs. Julia Bonelli. state organizer for the Equal Suffrage association, spent the day in Gadsden and will deliver an ad- dress at Attalla tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
'D|SRAEL|' ARL|SS'
 |MPERSONAT|ON Eminent English Actor Reached StardOm After
 Years of Work

George Ariiss' "Disraeli,'' which will be seen at the Jefferson Monday and Tuesday, matinee Tuesday, is doubtless the finest and best executed imper- sonation in all the long list which that careftu and splendid actor has yet given to the stage. It is memoT able portrait set in Louis N. ParkeTs de- lightful historical comedy of the great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Marion High School Defeated

Vernon. February 17.-(Special.)-T Lamar County High school basketball team defeated the team of the Marion County High school here yesterday in closely contested game by score of 10 to 6. A return game will be played. at Guin on March 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Abraham Feinsilver

Funeral services over the remains of Abraham Feinsilver, aged 73 years, who died Tuesday night, will be conducted at 10:S0 o'clock this morning from the late residence, 700 North Seventeenth street. Interment will follow in Knesseth Israel cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by a widow and three children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Munsey Sells Interest

New York. February 17-Frank A Munsey has sold his controlling interest fin the Muhsey Trust company of Balti- more to a syndicate headed by D. L. Norton, president of the institution, since It's organization two years ago, 1t was announced here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Discuss Mexican Situation

Madrid, February 17.-(via Paris. 3:10i p. m.)-Newspapers continue to discuss the treatment of Spaniards in Mexico. The Spanish government is described by some journals as having requested Washington to intervene actively in Mexico to obtain justice for Spanish sub3ects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
BlOckading Port

Berlin, February 17.-(By Wireless to and French warships are blockading the Bulgarian port of pedeagatch to prevent the importation tf foodstuffs destined for Germany and Austria, according to a Constaptnople dispatch to the Overseas News agency
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Cruiser Oyerhauls Liner

New York. February 17.-After a chase down the coast the British aux Hilary cruiser Caronia today overhauled ans stopped off Asbury Park, the Nor wea sn steamer Strinda. The warships men srded the Strinda, which was all lowed tS proceed after being detined for mora than an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Sheppard to Coach

New York, February 17.-Melvin w. Sheppard, once the worlds greatest mitl- de distance runner and Olympic cham pion, set all doubts at rest about his permanent retirement from petition in amateur track athletics by signing a contract today as professional coach for the Milrose Athletic association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Mrs. Lucinda C. Strickland

Mrs. Lucinda C. Strickland. aged SS years. died Tuesday afternoon ar 6:35 o'clock at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. W. s. Lathem, at Woodward. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 12:30 o'clock from the pri- vate chapel of the $. w. Woodin Un- dertaking company. Interment will he in McIlwain cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Grant Cummings

The remains of Grant Cummings, aged 70 years, who was found dead with fractured skull at Fillmore, were sent to Moravia yesterday for interment by Shaw X Son. It was stated that Cummings had met his death by being struck by a train on the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Mrs. J. S. Kimball

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. s. Kimball. aged 60 years, who died Tuesday at the family residence, SSS Burke street, were conducted yes terday afternoon from the residence The Rev J. c. Persinger officiated. Inter- ment followed in Elmwood cemetery The deceased is survived by her husband and q son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Would Survey Oyster Beds

Washington. February 17.-A Senate bil authorizing survey of natural oyster beds in Texas waters and appro- .priafing $1O,0O0 for it was passed by the House today Atw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Infant Sells

Funeral services over the remains of the infant of MT. and Mrs. T. R. Sells, ss00 Pawnee avenue, who died Tuesday, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence. Interments followed in Elm wood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Nellie Cate

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Nellie Cate, aged 19 years, who died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, PIP Twenty-first street, North Birmingham, will be conducted this after noon at o'clock. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Mrs. Florence Rice

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Florence Rice, aged 45 years, who died Tuesday at the family residence. 3l1 Sixty-fifth street, were conducted at o'clock yesterday afternoon Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Mrs. Pope Herring.

Gadsden, February 17.-(Special. )-Mrs Pope Herring, g years old, died slast might at her home near Glencoe. The
 funeral will be held tomorrow at Reed's |cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
O,Rourke Has Leo Amnutated

George O'Rourke of the Southern Express company had his leg ampu- tated yesterday at St. vincent's hos pital. He was injured several days ago In an elevator accident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
German Shot

Paris. February 17.-(2:40 a. m.)-A Havas dispatch from Bordeaux says a German named Staddler-W Willy was shot today after a courtmartial found him guilty of espionage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
Boston Siena Mays

Boston February 17.-Carl w. Mays who pitched for the Providence Inter- nationals last season. signed a contract with the Boston American league club today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
American Registry Authorized

Washington. February 17-American registry for foreign ships salved in American water by Americans was au- by the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18

S. IT. Kress of New York was in Gads-i den for a few hours yesterday and ex- pressed himself as well pleased with the city and with his local institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-18
SIS for $25 Suits &'C0ats
$20f0r $30 Suits & &'C0atS

Browns to like of fthems
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-06-18

Cottonwood Patent, the house
hold -four.
Let the Turner Drug Store have
your developing and printing done
for YOU. Professional work al
prices to suit.
Everything comes to him who
knows how to wait. 1t comes in.
finately faster when you meet il
out on the highway and escort II
in. Buy a Ford. Hoene HdW.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1915-06-18
THE CHURCH AS
AS0C|AL CENTER
A Broader Sphere for ReIloIon-New
Field for the Rural Church.
BY Peter Radford
Lecturer National Farmers Union

lecturer Natlonal Farmers Union
The social duty Of the rural church
Is as much part of its obligations
as Its spiritual side. In expressing its
social interest, the modern rural
church does not hesitate to claim that
IL Is expressing true religious in.
stlnct and the old-time idea that the
social instincts should be starved
while the spiritual nature was over.
fed with solid theological food, is fast
giving way to broader interpreta-
ton OF the functions of true religion.
we take our place in the succession
OF those who have sought to make the
world fit habitation for the children
OF man when we seek to study and
understand the social duty of the
rural church. The true christian re.
Hgion Is essentially social-its tenets
OF faith being love and brotherhood
and fellowship. While following after
righteousness, the church must chal
lenge and seek to reform that social
order in which moral life is ex
pressed. While cherishing ideals of
service, the rural church which It.
tains the, fullest measure of success
is that which enriches as many lives
as it can touch, and in no way can
the church come in as close contact
with it's members as through the
avenue of social functions.
The country town al% the rural
community need social center The
church need offer no apology for it's
ambition to fill this need in the com,
munity, If an understanding of its
mission brings this purpose into clear
consciousness. The structure of a
rural community is exceedingly com.
pick; it contains many social groups,
each of which has it's own center, but
there are many localities which have
but one church and although such
a church cannot command the inter.
est of all the people, it is relieved
from the embarrassment of religiously
divided communities.