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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
What the Stars Promise in February

"EBRUARY enters under full moon sadly afflicted by Mars, Uranus and = Saturn, while the angular positions of the luminaries in each of the three quarters up to the Fist of the month ara extremely unfortunate
 This is combination of evil that will produce much anxiety in high places. Un~ toward circumstances will surround affairs of state, and some very delicate interna- tional problems will fail of adjustment till after the 21st. In the meantime diplo- matic matter is further complicated, our position of neutrality will come into seri- ous question, and our foreign shipping in terests will be endangered as never before.
 The first three weeks of the month are most seriously threatened by the presence of Neptune, and Saturn therein opposition Venus. III fortune will attach to ecclesias- tical affairs presumably between the 9th and 12th. Defamatory utterances and in- stances of scandal will mar the sanctity of places of worship, and a charge of her. esy will be directed against a prominent prelate.
 The annular eclipse of the sun on the 18th is immediately followed by Mars conjunction with Uranus, a combination that accentuates the portents usually ascribed to the obscuration of the solar orb, such as discord, earthquakes and other calamities; and in this instance building disasters, colliery explosions and other unpleasant visitations. This con- junction is exactly in the nadir along the 67th parallel, hence New England and fastern Canada will be much affected, as also the western coast. It's locale is in the zenith In the Philippine archipelago. and grave disturbances will beset our island possessions, if not an uprising of the na- tives.
 On the other hand, hotels, schools and
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and died within eight months of his mar r1age. None of the social problems raised Dy such marriage were settled by this case. His widow afterward married Count Waldersee, the German general, and enjoyed long and happy life in that position
 Wherever the royal families, and more particularly the "mediatized" families, have had an opportunity to ostracize or discourage American wives who have mar ried above their station,' they have not failed to do so The Duke of Croy the head of one of the 'mediatized" families, was unable to obtain the consent of the sovereign, as required by law, for his mar riage to Miss Nancy Leishman, very pretty and wealthy American girl He was forced to marry in Switzerland, and the wife is now stigmatized in the Alman- ach de Gotha as "of unequal birth"
 The bride is now living in Germany It is hard to know what is happening during the war, but it is safe to say that her position is very uncomfortable
 The "mediatized" nobility are in pecu- liar position themselves. and are constantly fighting for their rights. They are entitled to equality of birth with reigning fami- Hes" but they do not receive it as a mat ter of practise, and they do not, as a rule, intermarry with reigning families, although they often do so. The Duke of Croy's sis ter, for instance, married Prince of Ba- varia, and this was the basis of the very strong objection to his marriage to an American girl. Similarly the Prince of Ihurn and Taxis, who recently married Mrs. Fitzgerald, of Uniontown, Pa, had a cousin properly married to an Austrian Archduchess, and this made the whole ram1ly very indignant at the American union, which would tend to lower them when they had reached so high.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24

CHE engagement is announced of
 Prince Christian of Hesse, nephew
 of the German Empress, and Miss Elizabeth Reid Rogers, of Washington.
 Now 1t is well known in court circles that the German Empress had planned that Prince Christian who is her favorite nephew, should marry the Czar's oldest daughter, Grand Duchess Olga, and thus strengthen the influence of Germany, in Russia. The union obviously could not take place during the war, but it is no secret that even now the empress has not abandoned all hope of bringing it about later.
 To her great annoyance the Prince in slsts on giving up rank, wealth, the pos sibility of endless power in Russia to mar ry comparatively penniless American girl. It is amazing!
 Though American girls have married in large numbers into the European nobility, not one of them has in this generation made an alliance with any one so highly placed as Prince Christian of Hesse, a member of a reigning family and near relative of one of the greatest sovereigns of Europe.
 The engagement raises many problems which are not yet settled and are likely to cause great difficulties for the young people.
 Miss Rogers is a pretty and accom- plished society girl. but without large fortune, such as might perhaps reconcile a royal family to her defects of birth Her father is counsel of the Panama Canal Commission in Washington, and she has spent a great deal of time abroad.
 She met Prince Christian year ago at a ball in Cairo, and case of love at first sight was the result. The brides family then went to Berlin for a long stay and the young Prince renewed his courtship.
 Miss Rogers has had a brilliant social life. both in Washington and abroad. The
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theatrical affairs are much favored by the stars during the ides of February.
 The moon southing at its full augurs heavy rain and snow fall in the early days of February, with high winds and gales along the Atlantic seaboard on the 1st and "a; electrical storms in southern attitudes near the Sd, followed by lower tempera- ] lures over the country, and clear, bracing atmosphere around the 9th. The severest storms of the month follow the new moon on the 18th and extend up to the 18th, in- cludiDg earthquakes. Between the 18th and 24th will come north winds, and the ozone that accompanies cumuli formations. due to Mercury and Sun in successive con- junction with Jupiter. The closing days of February will be disturbed if not tempest uous.
 Specific incidents may be expected on or near the following days
 February 1-Escape of prisoners from places of detention; accident to faulty prison structures; suicides and scandals in high social circles; also the death of prominent actress.
 February 4-"Gunmen" again in the limelight, with the automobile playing an important part in their operations
 February 7-Important financial legisla- tion.
 February 9-12-Church schisms multiply. A seizure on the high seas arouses loud protest and an appeal to Washington. Much danger to ocean traffic and the loss of a valuable cargo reported. Official peculation in the Middle States.
 February 15-19-Destructiv storms: loss of property along the Newfoundland coast A submarine disaster, mine explosion, and the wreckage of public building This is the most critical period of the month in more ways than one.
 February 19-Naval interests advanced. and various remedial measures promoted.
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The "mediatized" families are very par ticular tliat no plebeian person shall eat at the same table with them. They are severe on erican brides because they feel that they endanger the family status The average American girl who comes in con- tact with the intricacies of Teutonic noble society becomes dismayed. This explains the very evident fact that fewer American girls have married into the Ger. man nobility than that of any other coun. try. In England, France or Wales there Is nothing to prevent the American girl mar rled to Duke from being a social leader, although she may find the foreign husband less satisfactory in domestic life than an American.
 Even where the husband does not belong to the exalted "mediatized" class. Ameri. can girls have found themselves much hu- initiated when married to German and Aus trian noblemen. Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, the great heiress, who married Count Szechenyi of Hungary. has never been pre- sented at the court of the Austrian Elm peror, because she does not possess the six teen quarterings of nobility required in order to entitle person to that honor. If the Count could obtain a sufficiently high official position, such as that of Minister of State, his wife might receive the homo. without regard to her birth. but the Count has had very little success in that direction
 Miss Claire Huntington, Collis P. Hunt. ington's daughter, who married Prince Francis of Hatzfeldt. was glad to flee to England to avoid the boycotting of the narrow minded nobility of Germany.
 These cases do not offer very much en. couragement for the future of Prirca Christian of Hesse and an American briu, without remarkable wealth. but we know that love works wonders, and that is the most hopeful factor in the situation.
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Activity in medical circles and lively tone in the speculative markets between now and the close of month.
 February 24-Let those who doubt the value of astrological predictions note the weather-god's benignancy around this date.
 This month s turn may truly be regard ed symbol of discontent and the mega tion of health and business prosperity, for those born between the 18th and 18th of March, June, September, or December of any year, or in the Summers of 184S, 1855 pr 1862; June-July, 1864; in 1870, the Spring and Fall of 1878, Spring of 1880, in 1884, Summer of 1885, Spring and early Summer of 1892, or Fall of 1899.
 Jupiter instils spirit of optimism and creates every reason for confidence in the affairs of those born between the 18th and ,28th of February, April June, or in the last eight days of October or December of any year; or between September and Mo- vember, 1851; in the Springs or Summers of 1854, 1856, 1859 or 1860; Fall of 1864. in 1865 or 1867, Spring of 1871. Summer of 1875. in 1877, Fall of 1882, Spring of 1883. Summer and Fall of 1894.
 The first is malefic as an anniversary, especially for females, giving domestic and affectional anxieties in the ensuing year of life and probable bereavement; the 7th pleasant contrast to this, and of happy augury to those engaged in artistic pur- suits.
 The 18th and 14th are favorable natal days for those with real estate and com mercial interests. If born on the 18th. sudden and sharp calamity may be ex. pected, and accident insurance should be looked after. From the 2Oth to 24th in. elusive there are excellent financial and professional promises and legacies may be expected. The four last days of the month are contradictory.
 Copyright, 1915 by the Star Comnan
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ditions are observed. No member of reigning German family has ever been permitted to marry a person of unequal birth and confer his rank and rights upon his wife and children. One course is for the Prince to renounce his rank and his rights for himself and his children The Kaiser or some friendly monarch then confers a new title on the Prince, and he becomes an ordinary member of the mo- bility. It appears certain that this is the course that will be followed if Prince Christian marries Miss Rogers.
 If the Prince retains his rank, then his
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ball W hic Il cele- brated her coming out in Washington was a great success.
 Among her numer- ous eco m plish- ments Miss Rogers is a very clever fencer. Many for eign officers have been greatly sur prised and enter tained to find that this handsome Amer ican girl was as handy with the foils as many a man trained to arms.
 She is also a good pistol shot, and she is even described as a "duellist. "' The practise of having sham duels with pistols, in which the
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press, was morganati- cally married. Then he had an opportunity to marry a daughter of Queen Victoria of England, and he di- vorced his morganatic wife in order to make this a van t ageous union. Evidently a morganatic wife is at a greater disadvan- tage than where the husband gives up his royal status.
 The late Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria renounced the rights of succession to the throne for his children by his non royal wife, while keep ing them for himself, but he was in an ex- ceptional position, as he was already per forming many of the duties of the Elm peror, and could do very much as he pleased. His wife was made a duchess to console her for not being admitted to the reigning caste.
 What are the pros poets that Miss Rogers will enjoy a happy married life with a husband W h o h a
 given up the rank and privileges that he en- joyed by birth in or der to marry her? It must be said that ex- amples of s i m i lar unions do not give much encouragement for tho fnta,o L,.&
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
DEDICATION OF ARMY
BUILDING SATURDAY

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the opening of the Saliva
ton AImy's new building at Spring
and First SITS. Saturday evening at s
o'clock. A street meeting will pro-
coed this opening service.
Col. a. l.. Kim ball of Detroit who
is in charge of the Michigan and In
diana province OF the Salvation Army.
and Brig. L. NJ. SimOnsOn Of india
apOlis. in charge of the Indiana work.
viii be present and will conduct the
services. All the ministers of Mlsh-
awake have been invited To attend
and several of them will give adj
dresses. Mayor r. w. Gaylor and
+. G. Eberhart will also deliver adj
dresses.
Sunday morning there will lie sun
day school at $50 o'clock, meeting at
1880 o'clock. Afternoon meeting at
o'clock and evening meeting at $50
o'clock. at which time the dedication
will take place An open air meeting
Will be held before all these meetings
at the corner of Main st. and Lincoln
highway
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
MUSICAL COMEDY CO.
SCORES HIT Ar CENTURY

The opening performance OF the
Hodges-1ynes Musical Comedy com
Tany, in a Night ON a New York
hoof Garden, al the Century theater,
Thursday evening. was probably one
OF the best entertainments OF its kind,
ever given in Mishawaka The mu-
steal program was under the personal
direction OF Ernie Burnett. Broad
way 10y Jimmie Rogers When You
W ore a Tulip" Benson, Krampe and
Henshaw; "Sheltering Palms" by Jean
Tynes and company; Dublin Bay
and "Tipperary' by the entire troupe
scored the hit of the program. Upon
the request of the patrons. who we're
asked 10 name their faVorite song,
the following numbers were ably rem
dered: ION the SIS" Toxic" Cali
fOrnia and YOU" When l Dream Of
old Erin I'm Dreaming of You" "Sil-
yer Threads Among the Cold ''Ev-
erybOdy Rag With Ne" The company
Is unusually strong vOcally and boasts
several solOists. John Bentley, who
takes the part of the waiter kept the
audience in an uproar of laughter.
The scene is an attractive one,
showing the roof garden at night with
the skyscrapers in the distance. This
company will close their engagement
Sunday evening The Century will
doubtless be crowded at each per-
Torrance. as the show is one of the
most enjoyable ever seen here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

ownership there would be more re-
spect for the management. the public
knowing that IL was theirs. IL is no
longer a matter Of theory but of prac-
teal success: il has been thoroughly
tried out in European countries.
In this day, transportation such as
the street railway systems, water
plants and electric and gas lighting
and heating plants are considered the
most important public utilities, said
DR. Vickery. The question is asked,
why should the city own the public
utilities ." This he said was easily
answered. because the street railway,
the water. gas and electric plants are
natural mOnOpolies. The argument
that the city should not own the pub
lie utility nor the bank or store is oft
en- heard The bank and store are not
natural mOnOpolies: there IL cOmpeti-
ton in prices In the case of utilities
il would be suicidal 10 consider more
than one management. in one city. BY
private ownership il is possible TO inn
pose upon the public. The public util-
ity is IA source of profit derived from
the public The street railway uses
the public highways and gets its
profits from the public. Why then
should not this public utility be owned
by the public?
The public ownership Of the street
railway would mean cheaper fares,
which would be a great saving for the
people. II would also relieve conges-
ton in the cities. as with cheaper fares
more people would use the Transport
tation and more people would live in
the suburbs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
ALLEN CECIL TEETER
DIES AFTER OPERATION

Allen Cecil Teeter. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John +. Teeter of OsceOla, died
Friday morning at o'clock at the st.
Joseph hospital. following an opera
ton for appendicitis. He had been
sick since Monday and was brought TO
the hospital Thursday morning wnere
the operation was performed Thurs
day afternoon.
He was born northwest of Elkhart
Sept 8. 1901. and was nearly Il years
old He is survived by his parents,
one sister, Olive Geraldine, and one
brother, Glen Raymond Teeter, at
home.
The funeral will be held Sunday af-
ternoon at 1880 o'clock from the resi-
dence. and at , o'clock from the Meth
odist Episcopal church at Osceola-
Rev. Loveless will officiate. Burial
will take place in the Osceola Come
terry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
CITY ENGINEER MOORE
ACCEPTS NEW POSITION
Will Move to Grand Rapids
About May 10-NO Sue
CeSS0r Named.

William S. Moore. city engineer. has
city of Grand Rapids, Mich, and will
leave for his new duties about May
10, according to his statement Friday
morning. Mr.. Moore has been city
engineer since Jan. 1, 1914, having
been recommended to that office by
Mayor Fred Keller, who went into Of
flee at the same time.
Mr.. Moore viii be city engineer in
Grand Rapids.
According TO Mayor Keller, there
has been no decision in the matter of
appointing Mr. MOOre's successor. The
mayor stated that shortly he would
recommend his choice TO the board of
public works, and that body would
name Mr.. MOore's successor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
JUNIOR GIVES TO Be
ACTIVE IN CLEANUP
twenty-five Hundred Pledges
to Be Signed BY School Chill
dren Promising to Assist
May 10, II, IL.

The final meeting of the civics de-
partment OF the Mishawaka Woman's
club was held Thursday afternoon in
the entertainment parlors of the Meth
Odist Memorial church. The business
session was taken up mostly with re-
ports OF various officers and commit
tee chairmen- Mrs. William PrObasCO
gave an encouraging report OF the fl
manceS OF the past year. II was shown
that more money was handled than
any previous year OF the department.
Mrs. Margaret Hindelang reported
the results Of her efforts with the or
ganiZatiOn OF the junior civics league
Cf the city and the plans the young
people will take in Mishawaka's annu-
al clean up days. She stated that q
500 cards had been printed and will be
supplied 10 the school teachers in the
public and parOchial schools 10 be
distributed among the students. Each
pupil will be required to sign the
card which is in the form Of a pledge
announcing that they Will be active
on May 10. Il and y.
The following is the pledge:
I want TO help make our town bet
ter place TO live in. and to this end /
promise to comply wit hthe following
rules 10 the best OF my ability: /. 1
viii clean up my back yard and adj
Joining street and alley. .. i will
lAhNL AlOWEI bttuSs DulDSs VINES HuI u u
berry, etc: 3. / Will help make a gar
den. and keep lawn in good condition;
4. I Will promise not TO deface fences
or buildings, neither will scatter pa
per or rubbish in public places; 3.
viii not spit upon the floor of any
building, or on the sidewalk; s. / will
try TO influence others TO keep our
town clean: z. / viii always protect
birds and animals and all property be-
longing TO others. s. I promise to be
a true. loyal citizen.
In addition TO this preparation. over
$500 handbills urging and calling at
tentiOn 10 action for the clean up day
Will be distributed throughout the city.
DR.. NickeTy of South Bend. fol
lowing the business session gave a
short address on his final talk OF the
season on Municipal ownership and
Community Ideal" lie talked on mu-
nicipal ownership. In this country
said the speaker. the financial end OF
the question rs always the argument
against IT, OF much more cOnsidera
ton than dollars and cents, is the mu-
nic:pal education that would be de-
rived Tn the case of public utility
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Clifford, the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs William Weisweaver is quite ill.,.
Rev ~ G. OrmOnd has returned
from a three weeks trip through the
south.
Edward Allen left Friday morning
for his home in Erie, Pa. after visit
ing with his cousin. William J. Drudy,
who is i'll with pneumonia. He was
accompanied as far as Elkhart by
George Senger.
Mr.. and Mrs G. L. Barnard, Mrs. O.
X. Harvey and Mrs. ]. A. O'Dell have
returned to their home in Constantine,
Mich, after spending Thursday with
the formers son, j. W. Barnard.
The residence OF l.. -. Neise, SOC p.
Ninth St. has ben released from quar-
antine. Miss Iona Neise, who was
in with scarlet fever. has entirely re-
covered
Mrs. Ella Marvin. w. Sixth St, is i'll
with tonsilitis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
BUILDING OPERATIONS
BUSY DURING WEEK PAST

a building permit was issued from
the office of the city clerk Friday
morning to BAIL Dhaemans for a
story and "a half frame residence,
16x24, TO be erected on w. Ninth ST,
Tn cost Of the structure is estimated
al $500
\ permit was also issued to James
MartOff for F. Dankens for a frame
residence 2SX26, on w. Seventh st.
The estimated cost is placed at $500.
j H. Stckel was given a permit for
remOdeling a frame residence. The
cost Of the Improvement is estimated
at $500.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
PLAN FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Committees Are Named at Join
Meeting of Organizations.

Arrangements for the memorial day
celebration To be held on May 30 were
considered Thursday night at joint
meeting OF Auten Post and Norman
Eddy Post, O., A. r., Spanish War
Veterans, Sons OF Veterans and the
Army and Navy union. Committees
were named to take charge Of the ar
engagements for the day 1t was de-
cided not 10 have the names OF the
committeeman published until later,
when all Will have signified whether
or not they can serve.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph NJ. Thallemer,
9O1 y. Main St, pleasantly entertained
the members of the Bachelors club at
a dinner Thursday evening. Covers
were laid for seven. The decorations
were spring flowers Those present
were William Thallemer, AlOis Schind-
Ter. F. A. Ullmann, Charles Ferrettie,
Albion Kamm and Nicholas Eckstein.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30

Paul Srobbeliere, who was shot by
wife about three weeks ago, and who
was not expected TO live at the time
of the ARRAY. is making rapid head
way towards complete recovery at the
St Joseph hospital.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
FRED WOODWARD WEEDS
MISS NADINE FOLSOM

The marriage Of Miss Nadine Fol-
som. lighter OF Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Folsom, and Fred Woodward, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Warren Wood
ward. took place at the home Of Mrs.
ThaddeuS Taylor at Higman PARK.
Benton HaTbor, Mich, Thursday after
noon at 4 o'clock. Only the members
OF the imm ediate families were pres
ent 10 witness the ceremony. which
was performed by Rev. y. A NcCune
Of chat city. The decorations were
spring flowers and provisions Of peach
and pear blossoms. Tea was served az
> O'Clock TO the guests. The young
couple are now at home 10 their
friends at 522 S. st. Joseph st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
GETS LIEE SENTENCE

NOBLESVILLE. Ind, April 3O.-
Charles r. Hunter was today found
guilty of the murder of John Balm of
Indianapolis. He was sentenced to
life imprisonment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-04-30
RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA.

Mrs. NJ. V. Beiger, who has been
visiting in California for the past six
weeks with her niece. Miss Helen de
Lorenzi. has returned TO the city. The
latter will make a short stay in Chi
cago before coming home.