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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
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New Gun Of Germany
Shoots Over Channel

BERLIN, via London, Jan. 26.-Re.
markable figures regarding a new Ger.
man naval gun nre given by a German
artillery expert, writing in the sArtil.
lerlstische Monats Hefte."
In discussing IN assertion by the
London "Times' that the German
navy possesses a gun which carries
three miles further, than the best, Brit.
ish weapon, the writer admits that the
Krnpps are manufacturing a gun
whose projectile weighs 900, Kilograms
tabout a toni and which develops a
muEzlo velocity Of $40 metres (about
300 feet) a second.
The expert reckons from these flg.
ures that the gun has IS per cent more
mGzzle force than the British navy's
best weapon and has q range OF AZ
kilometres (about 2S miIes) while the
channeliat Dover is only 80 Kilometres
(about % miles, wide. He says the
figures given II correct, will permit
the Germans eventually to command
the English coast from Calais for a dis.
lance OF nine Kilometres (about six
milesl inland with the new gun.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
TIGHT WAY
FOR ZEPPELIN RAID
Eye Witness Tells Of Flashes
Sent Upward Just Be-
fore Attack.

A ...E.a
KINGS LYNN, England, Jan. 20
You may like to receive from some
one on the spot an account Of the
Zeppelin raid to which we have Just
ben subjected in this corner Of Nor
folk. The unwelcome intruder hover
ed round Hunstanton and adjoining
places for nearly an hour, apparently
undetermined what curse to take or
missing the objects OF its intended at
tack, and then dropped a bomb on
the little watering place Of Heacham.
The bomb Is stated to have fallen
into a tub Of water and to have de.
stroyed tho wall Of a house without
injurIng Its inmates. The airship then
did me the honor Of circling round
my house, but happily considering me
unworthy OF notice, 1t made al in
the direction of Snettisham. I have
myself tested the evidence OF some
Of the most trustworthy of inhabit-
ants and that evidence seems to me
worth recording.
The Zeppelin is stated to have been
accompanied by two motor cars, one
on the road to its right and the other
on the road to Its left. These cars
Occasionally sent upwards double
flashes and on n occasion these
flashes from the car on the right lit
up a church on which the Zeppelin
attempted to drop a bomb. Forum
ately the missile fell on the grass OF
a mellow separated from the church
by the high road, but the force OF the
explosion was SO great that most
OF the windows on the south and east
sides OF the church were blown In,
together with some OF the stone work
of the mullions.
Mural tablets in this part Of the.
church were knocked down and other
damage done. Snettisham church, is
a beautiful specimen of the late four
teenth century architecture and 1t is
fortunate 1t escaped more serious dam
age.
After this attempted piece of wan.
ton mischief the Zeppelin made for
Kings Lynn and here again there is
further evidence that 1t was accom-.
panied by a motor a with powerful
lights which were at one time d.
rected on the grammar school.
The car was stopped In the town
and attention called to the lights as
q breach Of the regulations. Having
put them out, the driver turned the
car quickly around and madee OF: at
a rapid pace for the open country.
Seven bombs were dropped in Kings
Lynn, two OF them right into the
heart OF crowded streets. Possibly
they were intended for the town5s
more important buildings, which
without the aid Of the car lights It
was difficult to distinguish.
Two lives were lost and some
twenty persons injured. It Is a mir.
acle the loss OF life was not greater,
seeing that four sets Of ,premises were.
destroyed and several other houses
more or less seriously damaged!
It stated by two witnesses OF Snet-
tisham that they distinctly saw q b.
Plane. at the time q bomb was drop
ped and indeed that they had thought
q btplane had dropped Il.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
New Cumberland
Minister Injured

WASHINGTON, Pa. Jan. 26.-The
Rev. A. w. Robinson, OF New Cumber.
land. W., Va, is confined to the
Waynesburg hospital as a result OF n
peculiar accident. Mr.. Robinson has
been preaching in the Methodist Prot.
estant church DIT Spraggs and vas in
Waynesburg on business. He was In
a hardware store about to place some
packages in the ware room. when in
some way he cannot explain he stun.
bled and fell backwards down a flight
OF stairs. He vas at once taken TO tho
hospital, where 1t was found his left
arm was broken above, the elbow.
while his right arm was fractured be-
low the elbow. His face and shout.
ders were badly bruised and cut.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
Slides May Prevent
Ships Using Canal

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 90
Colonel Cocktails. governor OF the Ca.
nal Zone, reported to President vii.
son that hard work on the slides at
Gold Hill and Cuctiaracha, gave no
promise OF a guarantee that battle
ships could pass through the water.
way for the opening ceremonies in
March. The presidential party may be
taken around the slides by train.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
Woman's Alleged
Murderer Arrested

HARRISBURG. Jan. 2ss-Paul Van
Horn was arrested here on the chare.
OF having murdered Mrs. MARI Jana
Fuimer. at Williamspcrt, on wednos.
day: Van Horn, who was also known
as Harry / Dinsmore. made a COMES,
sion the police say. He was taken
to Williamsport.
Van Horn was arrested when he
asked for his mail. his wife, Anna
Van Horn, being taken into custody
with him as an accessory after ths
fact.
Van Horn; according to the police.
said he went to the house to rob and
tied a towel about the aged woman.
He declared that lie did not know she
was dead until he reached this city.
The police got q trace OF Van Horn
through his pawning OF jewelry.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-01-26
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
J|TNEY AUTO MEN ! FORM ASSOCIATION
G. R. Curry Is Temporary Chairman and T. L. Gris-
 wald Temporary Secretary

The jitney automobile men Of Bir- mingham have taken steps to form d permanent organization, to be known as the Greater Birmingham Jitney as sociation. and a preliminary meeting was held last night with that end in view. At last nights meeting there were present sl owners of automobiles which are now operating jitney cars in Birmingham.
 G. R. Curry was elected temporary chairman and T. l.. Griswold. temporary secretary.
 Another meeting will be held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the office of the Drennen Motor Car company at which time permanent organization will be perfected. To this meeting will be invited members of the city commits sion, the police force, the state auto mobile license department. representa- tives and members of the daily press. Owners of cars will also have their chauffeurs present at tomorrow's meet ing in order that they may be guided by the discussions.
 It was stated last night that the pri- mary object of the association will be improvement of the jitney service Steps will be taken looking to stopping all speeding and reckless driving and arrangements will be made for dealing with chauffenrs who prove reckless and do not observe the rules of the organ izatfon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
JUDGE SIMPSON IS
 BURIED IN DECATUR

Decatur, February 19-(SpeciaI 1.-The funeral of Judge W. H. Simpson. chan cellor of this chancery division. who died at his home in New Decatur early yes- terday was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the Central Baptist church or which he was a member The services were conducted by the Rev H. B. Wood ward, pastor of the church. The inter- ment followed in the city cemetery.
 The attendance at the church and at the grave was one of the largest ever seen in the Decaturs. The floral offer tiful, coming from many friends in the two Decaturs and from a distance. The members of the local bar all attended Judge Simpson had been a member of the Baptist church for many years. He was prominent in the social circles of the Decaturs and was regarded as be- ing one of the best judges who presided over any of the chancery divisions of the state.
 The appointment to fill the vacancy of chancellor caused by the death of Judge Simpson will be made by Governor Hen derson. Who the applicants will be for the appointment is not known at this time, but there are already quite num- Der of persons spoken of as likely to be applicants for the appointment Judge Simpsons term of office would have ex- pired next year He had filled the office for 15 years and was regarded as one of the best and most able chancellors in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
OSTER SPEAKS TO
 FURNITURE MEN

At the weekly luncheon of the Birming- ham Furniture Dealers association yes- terday at 12 o'clock at the Newspaper club, Philip Oster was the principal speaker, taking as his subject, The Value of Co-Operation Between Furniture Deal CTS" Mir. Oster went into is subject deeply. covering the ground thoroughly. The attendance was the largest in months.
 President C. w. Green sent telegrams to each member of the association yes terday morning urging their attendance, and the response was gratifying to him.
 President Green yesterday appointed the following standing committees: Vigi- lance, Harry Oster, chairman; NJ. Hood and B. Joseph. Entertainment, R. B.. Broyles, chairman; J. K. Williams and w.. M Farmer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
FOUND RAIL FENCE 10FEET IN GROUND In Heart of Birmingham. MT. Moore Also Tells
 About Vitalitas


 While being interviewed upon the sub 9ect of vitalitas MT. T. L. Moore, re- tired and at one time a very active and prominent Birmingham contractor, told of having found rail fence buried 10 feet under ground and well preserved, on first avenue between Eighteenth and Nine reenth streets, where the Chamber of Commerce building now stands This find, at the time, created wide interest and is well remembered by many Bir- mingham people. MT. Moore has this to say about Vitalitas:
 II am 75 and up until a year ago was hale and hearty. All of sudden I had bad case of indigestion. I tried sev- eral remedies but found no relief vitali- tas is one of the most wonderful rem edies on the market. I am greatly ben efited by it and am now eating what my fancy desires and rest well at night"
 Mir. Moore resides at 743S First avenue Birmingham, Ala.
 Vitalftas assists in cleansing the sys- tenn of toxic poisons and other impuri- ties; 1t reinvigorates and will be found wonderfully beneficial in the treatment of ills generally of stomach, liver, kid neys, bowels and blood. It is free of any injurious ingredients. Take it in either hot or. cold water.
 Talk with the vitalitas man and sam pie vitalitas at Averyt's Drug Store, 109- Ill goth st, or write there for information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
GIVE DEFINITION OF
 RIGHTS OF NEUTRALS

Boston. February ls.-The world peace foundation made public today its deiini- ton of the rights of neutrals, which was incorporated in a resolution forwarded to the governing board of the pan-A Amer iean union.
 "Beligerents. the definition says in part, ''are in an abnormal relation toward each other and are entitled only to the minimum of consideration due to those wh ohaye deliberately seeded from nor mal international relations. The normal and permanent relations of peace arc en- titled to the maximum of consideration. and il should be clearly recognized that the burden of proof lies with belligerents. if their abnormal relations prompt them to infringe upon the rights of states remain Ing at peace.
 Restriction of rights should be made to fall upon those who become dlsturbers of the peace, even If neutral states have to organize for the declaration and sup port of such a princple.H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
RFSsFMFR NEWS

Bessemer, Febraury 19-(Special )-In the Bessemer city court today consent judgment in the amount of $50 was reached in the case of Bob Halter vs the Woodward Iron company. while in the case of Bertha Williams vs. the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company consent Judgment for sl5 was returned. X
 Miss Ella Harrell, the 1S-year-o old daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Harrell, died suddenly last night at the home of her parents, near Hopewell. For sometime Miss Harrell had been in bad health but her illness was not thought serious until last night when she became much worse, dying in a very short time. Her sudden death was severe shock to her family and many friends. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at Il o'clock from the family residence Interment will be at Piney Woods.
 Much interest is being manifested in the basketball game which will be played at the Jonesboro skating rink Saturday night when the fast five of the Bessemer High school will go up against the ag- gregation of the Tuscaloosa High school. Coach Sparles and Capt. Frank Scott had the local boys working hard for this game and hardly fought contest is expected.
 ]. c. Goode, secretary of Bessemer dis trict No. 6, Independent Order Of Odd Fellows, has made the announcement that the next convention will be held with Hueytown lodge No. AS, instead of with viously announced. The McCalla lodge has changed it's location from McCalla to Bucksvile, seven miles distant, which makes it inconvenent for the delegates to attend. The date was to have been February 20. but it has been changed to March 25
 The Bessemer Equal Suffrage associa- ton will hold it's regular meeting tomor- row afternoon at o'clock at the public library. Mrs. A. M. Taylor. Mrs Solon Jacobs and number of other prominent Birmingham suffragists. will be present and will address the association. While the Bessemers association is not yet a month old. it has a large membership and Is continually growing.
 B. Horton, 79 years of age. died last night at his home at Hardwood, after a long illness. Mir Horton has lived in this district for many years and was one of the best known men in that vi- cinity. He is survived by a number of relatives. The body will be sent to Calera tomorrow morning by Jacobs, where in- torment will be made.
 The infant son of MT. and Mrs. Dave Stewart died last night at their home, 3921 Main street, Brighton, after a short illness. The funeral took place this aft ernoon at 4 o'clock from the residence. the services being conducted by the Rev. J. W. A. Bryant Interment was at Brighton cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
RELIEF SHIPS TO
 HAVE SAFE CONDUCT

New York, February 19.-Safe conduct for all relief ships bearing the flag of the commission for relief in Belgium has been promised by England. France and Ger many, according to an announcement made today by Lindon w. Gates, vice chairman of the commission.
 Six relief ships were today either in or approaching the war Zone These are the Wabana. Great City and Aymeric from New York: the Southpoint from Phila- delpha; the Strathway from Portland, Me, and the Washington from Seattle.
 In addition to flags and steamers bear ing the words Commission Belgian Re- lief Rotterdam each ship has banners 100 feet long lashed to either side and bearing the same inscription in large letters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
LELAND CASS IS
 PLACED ON TRIAL
Crowded Courthouse Hears Beginning of Police
 > Killing Case

Anniston. February 2o.-Leland Cass. a lS-year-old boy, and E. Brown. were put on trial Friday morning before Probate Judge John M. Crook. for killing Police men Clarence B. Kettle and M. W. Screws on West Tenth street, on the morning of February l. The case was set for Thursday for the preliminary trial. but owing to the absence of Court Re- porter R. D. Algee, who had not been notified that the case had heen set for trial. it was postponed a day later.
 One hundred witnesses, summoned by the state and the defense, were present and the courthouse was packed with spectators. The defendants sat near their attorneys and number of relatives were also near the defendants, including Rev. B. A. Csss, father of Leland Cass.
 At o'clock many witnesses had not been examined and court was adjourned until o'clock Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
LEGISLATURE PROBE
 COMMITTEE VISITS :. : THEO LACY IN JAIL
tCo.tinued from Page one,

fion selected John B. Weakley of Bir- mingham as chairman and Senator liar Ty Hartwell of Mobile as vice chairman. This committee will begin work on March IT,
 As chairman of the Investigating com mittee Henry P. Merritt of Macon was selected. Senator John R. Mccain of Lineville was chosen secretary and w. B. Orr of Tuskegee was appointed clerk This committee announces that it will begin its labors on March 1. U
 Organization of the three committees was perfected early this morning, and although each appointed day on which to take up it's labors. it might be said that each committee has already started to work. Tentative plans were dis cussed by the committees and the va rious members were charged with the responsibility of considering and formu- lating certain legislation before they re- assemble in Montgomery on the appoint ed days.
 Visit Mansion
 The investigating committee had no sooner organized than a visit to the gov ernor's mansion was proposed. During the past six weeks the mansion has been undergoing certain needed repairs and the work has nearly been completed.
 The committee visited this property or the state and spent nearly an hour in going over the house.
 During the recess this committee will inspect every department of state with the view to ascertaining the needs of these departments as well as with the view to recommending changes and reor- ganization. The convict department will engage much of the committees time, for visits will be made to all the state pris- ons and convict camps. A thorough probe will also be made into the Lacy scandal.
 That this committee is determined to discharge every responsibility intrusted to it is indicated by an announcement of Chairman Merritt to the effect that in- formation is desired from all sources re- garding matters and affairs in which the people generally may be interested. The committee win make frequent trips to various parts of the state.
 The finance and taxation committee and the judiciary committee will also make visits over the state Each of these committees is intrusted with weighty re- sponsibiIities, and it is expected that their labors will be more arduous than these delegated to the investigating com mittee.
 John Compiling Questions
 Col. Sam Will John, member of the judiciary committed, has been assigned the task of compiling q list of questions to be submitted to the various courts of the state. Colonel John has already en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $6OOO-B. T. Cowherd to Annie L. Major, parts of lots and in block 661 survey of Birmingham.
 $2O5O-D. Banks Bird to Sarah Schil- lici, lot l, map of D. B. Birds addition to Ensley.
 $1120-S. N. Gilmore to $. c. French, ' 2-11 acres more or less in section 5. township IS. range { west
 $200O-John Tedeski and Mary Te- deski to G. s. Barnan, lot in block 142 and part of lot g.
 y150O-Lizzie P. Thum to w. A. Cobb, lot 6 property of J. w. Mcconnell" Elyton.
 $1000--High Cliff Land company to Marie Pearce. lots 20 and 21. High Cliff Land company's addition to Boyles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
CONGRESS IS BUSY SUPPLYING FUNDS
 FOR GOVERNMENT
tContinued from Page One,

ters other than appropriation bills which mlght be urged at this session. It was understood the administration was par tlcularly desirous that the treaties with Nicaragua and Colombia be ratified. and a'so would like to see some conservation ieglsiaton. Chairman Meyers of the pub lie lands committee said today. however that opposition to the power site and non precious metal land leasing bills prob ably would make it impossible to pass them Chairman Hitchcock of the Philip pines committee said he thought the Phil lpplnes bill had "a fair chanee' of pass ing, although considerable opposition to the preamble declaring the purpose of the united States ultimately to grant event uai independence was to be expected.
 Administration leaders indicated clear iy that no bill would be permitted to in terfere with action on the appropriation measures so as to make an extra session Of Congress necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Fairchild Back From Atlanta

Leslie Fairehild. assistant manager of the Tutwiler, who is slated for president of the National Greeters' association re- turned yesterday from Atlanta where he conferred with some of the leading Greeters of that city as to the position to which he aspires, and also the pro- gramme of entertainment for the national associa tion MT. Hairchid said that the Atlanta body intended to entertain the Greeters royalty. He also said the Att lanta Greeters were solidly behind him for the presidency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Adyentists Meet Today

2 The SeVenth-Day Adventist church will hold their regular Sabbath services to- day. They meet in the chapel on Nine teenth street and Seventh avenue and their services are as follows: Sabbath school, 9,45 m. preaching Il n. m. The pastci, the Rev. k. I. keate. will preach on the theme, The Everlasting Kingdom of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ - The Young Peoples Missionary society and the Junior Missionary society meet at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Hold Mock Trial

Annston. February 20.-(Special. 1.-The students of the Alabama Presbyterian college entertained their friends Thurs day night at a mock trial, in which George Grille, one of the students, was charged with being German spy. The jury was composed of six boys and six young ladies. The defendant was found guilty as charged in the indictment and sentenced to marry for life the young lady who was foreman of the jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Verdict for S125O

In the case of Dr. ]. D. Bancroft vs. the Highland garage. the court rendered q verdict for the plaintiff. Damages amounting to $1250 were allowed. Unlaw- full seizure of motor car in the possession of the plaintiff was alleged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
New York Hotels

The Birmingham people going to New York this year will find com mencing April 1 a list of the leading hotels in New York city in our pa per, which we published for the past five years, In our news office we give you full information about these ho- tels. They offer special rates to southerners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. February 19.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi; Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday.
 Georgia: Fair Saturday and probably Sunday.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday. except showers in extreme west portions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20

vessel disregarding it and upon the gov ernment giving the orders that it should
 De disregarded that the sole responsibi- lty for injury to neutrals ought to rest :,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Duke of Manchester Better

London, February 1a-d0:07 D. mo-The Duke of Manchester who is Ill of pleursy was reported slightly better tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. ni., 10th meridian time. February 19. 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-20

tered upon this duty, and he will be en- gagged In sending out letters for the next four or five days.
 Colonel John was requested to perform; this service in order that the committee, when 1t assemblies in Montgomery on March g. will have various information and data on which to work. It is expect ed that this committee will do most of it's work in Montgomery.