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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
SUGAR CARGO, BOUND
FOR BRITAIN, BURNED
$140,000 Worth Destroyed by
"Queer" Blaze on Steam
ship in Port Here

The steamship Josephine Dalton, which
was to sail today for West Hartlepool,
Eng, Is indefinitely detained at Pier 10,
North Wharves because of n fire which
swept her hold last night and destroyed
more than 800 tons of sugar. which had
been loaded on the ship, and which was
valued at $4,000. II was part OF n con-
signment of 1900 tons that was being load
ed on board by the Pennsylvania Rein
ing Company. The total value of the con-
signment, which was destined for the use
of the British army in France, was S2IO,-
0O0 This fire following one short time
ago ON the municipal pier nearby, at
Vine street. made Captain Holt suspect
that there was something queer about
it. He hinted at inCendiarism. The fire.
men left the pier at 8 o'clock with the
last spark extinguished.
The Dalton is owned by the Earlan
Line, and Is under charter by the British
Government. Tho blaze discovered in the
hold was the 40th fire in this city yester.
day. 1t had burned for some time before
1t was discovered by members of the crew
Fire engines We're run out to the edge Of
the pier while the freboat Stuart and the
poiceboat Ashbridge. which has fire
pumps attached drew up on the opposite
side Of the burning vessel and within a
short time dozen streams were pouring
into the hold However, it was three
hours before the blaze was under control.
Five firemen were overcome.
Before the fire was extinguished the
ship began to list to the starboard, ow-
ing to the great quantities OF water which
had been poured into her hold Captain
Alexander Hope feared that the vessel
might founder and ordered the crew to
man the ships hand pumps. BY this
means the vessel was soon righted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
MINE RUN QUESTION
STILL DEADLOCKED
Mobile Conference Likely to
Adjourn Without an
Adjustment

MOBILE, Ala. Feb. 1G-Operators and
miners of the central btuminous coal
fields meeting in this city to arrange a
new wage schedule for western Pennsyl-
vanla, Ohio. Indiana and Illinois, were
generally OF the opinion last night that the
present joint conference would adjourn
this Week without an agreement. but with
an understanding that negotiations would
be continued at some other city after the
prelminares of the anthracite conference
which begins In New York next week are
out of the way,
The II demands of the United Mine
Workers have been referred to a sub
committee OF eight miners and eight oper-
ators with the international officers Of the
union as ex.officio members. Yesterday
was spent in discussing the mine-run
question and when the subcommitte ad.
journed until today II was deadlocked
with neither side showing any disposition
to recede. The mine-run demand provides
for the weighing of coal before II is
screened and that be paid for on the run
ofmine basis.
The miners IN the committee made the
fiat declaration that they would not sign
an agreement in the four States involved
without the mine-run method OF paying
the workers. The western Pennsylvania
operators replied that they would not
grant the demand. The question asked last
night was 10 what limit the miners would
press the demand and to what extent the
operators would resist it.
It was understood that the operators
from Illinois, Indiana and Ohio were will
ing TO accept the mne-run demand with
certain notifications. but the coal mine
owners from the district were opposed
to accepting 1t under any conditions.
The argument of both sides i'm the sub
committee was along the same line as
that in the full joint conference, the west
ern Pennsylvania operators claiming they
could not compete with nOn-union fields
II they granted the mine.run system.
The miners replied that the mine-run
method was the only equitable basis on
which the labor of the miners could be
paid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
SHELTERS FOES GATHER
FOR SESSION AT SHORE
New Jersey Commission VIII
Oppose Bill Designed to
Weaken Fight on Pests ,

ATLANTIC CITY, Feb. 16.-Foes of the
mosquito, gathering here for the third
annual convention of the New Jersey
Mosquito determination Commission.
which opens tomorrow afternoon at the
Traymore, today planned a Statewide
hight against the Dalrymple bill, in COM
-nittee at Trenton. The bill proposes to
rescind the mandatory feature of the
present mosquito determination act un-
der which counties reluctant to appro-
pirate funds, may be forced to join in
the movement to make Jersey mosquito
less Commonwealth.
Politicians who would rather use the
money In other directions the mosquito
men say, comprise the greater part of the
upstate friends of the Dalrymple measure.
There is no disposition in Atlantic County
10 abandon the work which has been going
forward for several years with excellent
results. Passage of the Dalrymple meas.
ure. however, might be seized upon as an
excuse for stopping work In other coast
counties, 1t is contended.
The convention, comprising representa-
tives from all over the State, will point
to an addition OF hundreds Of thousands
OF dollars in valuation to the tax dupll-
Gates OF shore counties as proof OF the
efficacy OF determination methods. Thou
sands of acres OF marsh, which formerly
bred only mosquitoes, now are nearly dry
and raising large crops OF hay
Atlantic County's mosquito experts and
hotel men, who have backed the elimina-
tion campaign enthusiastically. are
grieved over the attitude OF Cape May
County In virtually blocking Atlantic
Ctty's plans, Failure of the lower county
10 go into the determination campaign for
reasons OF economy will make II impossi-
BILE to keep mosquitoes out of Atlantic
City. no matter how many thousands of
dollars may be spent upon this side of
the county line, because of the great
breeding areas back of Ocean City,
Members of the Legislature, leading
physicians OF the State, engineers, and
State health authorities will be among
the speakers at the two days convention,
Several speakers are coming from Wash.
ington and Governor James f. Fielder
may be present
The program provides for three ses-
sions, Thursday afternoon, Thursday
evening and Friday morning. Hotel glests
and residents of the city, interested i'm a
great economic movement, are invited 10
attend the meetings
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
VICTIM OF TSETSE FLY
NOW ON WAY TO HEALTH
Sits Up for Two Hours and Sees
Friends

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Dr. Albert c.
Perveil. of IA Hancock street. Brooklyn,
victim of the African sleeping sickness
caused by the bite of tsetse fly has i'm
proved so much from the malady which
until now has been considered incurable
that yesterday he was able to sit UP for
two hours Daily visits from friends have
been the rule for more than a week. Al
though DR.. Elmer Lee. his physician, will
not say that all danger is past, he de-
clared that he is confident his patients
recovery is only n matter of time.
Doctor Lee is the editor OF the Health
Culture magazine, with offices at 1876
West 5Sth street. When he took Doctor
Perveils case three weeks ago he began
system of treatment in which all medi-
cine was barred. His methods attracted
the criticism of other physicians, but Dr.
l.. II. Warner, pathologist, withdrew n
week ago because, he said. Doctor Lee ro"
fused to use any of the recognized meth
ods and put his faith in 'the laying On of
hands"
The treatment which has been used on
the tsetse fly victim under Doctor Lees
direction has been messages and manipu-
lations, the purpose of which was to stir
the patients body into throwing off the
poison of the malady. With this treat
ment. Doctor Lee explained, he combined
the proper nutrition to build up the wasted
tissues
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
OBITUARIES


ALLENTOWN. Pa, Feb. 16.-Morris r.
Schantz. who on New Year retired as
prothonotary of Lehgh County, died this
morning at the Allentown Hospital
where he was treated for complications
aged so He was pioneer trolley motor
man and showed such capacity that he
was promoted to chief dispatcher of the
I.ehigh Valley transit system. From this
position he stepped into office. lie was
a leading Odd Fellow. His wife and two
daughters survive, one a baby less than
wear old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
MISSOURI COURT OVERRULES
BABYL0NIAN LAW OF 21S5 b. C..
Son of Adopted Heir to Receive
$2,000,000

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Feb. 16-The
Supreme Court today declared void n
Babylonian law of 21S5 B. c. which pro-
vided that the child of an adopted person
had no rights as an heir
Louis Bernero, not quite II years old,
was held by the courts new ruling to
be heir to property valued at about ST.
100000. The father of the boy was brought
to st. Louis from Italy by Louis Bernero
and his wife in 1850. The Berneros had
no children Of their own and the young
man was made heir. His son Louis was
born in 1905.
The court held that this child pos
sessed all the inheritance rights of a
son or an actual child.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
HAMPTON Roads

Hampton Roads is an inlet OF Chesa-
peake Bay and covers an area of about
30 square miles, II is the principal naval
rendezvous Of the United States, ana
could affOrd safe anchorage to the navies
q ihe world The entrance Is guarded
81 Fort Wool. known as the Rip-Raps,
q very strong fortress built on an arti-
ncial island. In Hampton Roads on the
san Of March. 1852, was fought the sea
battle between the Monitor ana the Merit
mac. the first real test Of ironclads in
acfual warfare. and the turning point In
aatai construction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
DR.. schweinitz to Speak Tonight

DIR. G. T.. de Schweinitz will deliver n
lecture entitled Drug and Occupational
Amblyopas" in the Franklin Institute. ut
& o'clock tonight, Doctor de SChwelnitz
will deal with the deIeterious effects on
the visual apparatus caused by the cX-
cesslve use OF tobacco and ethyl-alCohol,
and visual disturbances caused by the use
of large doses Of quinne, salicylic ncld
and certain arsenic preparations. The lee
ture will be illustrated with lantern slides
showing the LESSONS in the ocular appa-
ratus, and charts of the visual field.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
Prompt Aetlon stops Frankford Flre

dangerous fire was narrowly averted
this morning at the Barrett Manufactur-
ing Company, a chemical plant at Ber-
mnda and Margaretta streets. Frankford
when the safety valve OF a light oil con-
denser blew on under heavy pressure, ig-
hitting the oil VapOr, Prompt action on
the part OF the worlSmen, who closed all
the pipes leading from the condenser. pre-
vented the flames from reaching a large
quantity OF oil. The damage was slight
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
Amsrlean and EnglIsh Debts

The United States Is not indebted 10
Great Britain as a nation We owe large
sums abroad In the form Of capital which
We have imported, or. In other words the
securities which We have placed in Great
Britain. How much this and other COM
mereial obligations OF smaller eharac-
ter amount 70 Il Is impossible to say at
present but Il Is certain that the amount
has been reduced very materially since the
outbreak q the war, probably ~ several
Billions II doiizrE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb. 16-Jacob S.
Peacock, president of the Carbon Steel
Casting Company, Lancaster, died sud-
denly at Miami, Florida, while sojourn-
! g there with friends, aged 81 years. He
was one of LanCaster's richest men
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
b. Maurice Herr

LANCASTER, Pa, Feb 16--B Maurice
Herr, 60 years old. president of the Gap
National Bank. died last night from acute
Indigestion f.. Ellsworth Herr, of the
Strasburg National Bank, is a brother.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
.islanieipai Markets 70 Be Discussed

Ars ~ d. Hitchcock. Instructor IN
narkalins at Temple University. aud vice
ehal1lnan of The Civic Club COMMITTEES on
En1Is and Home Economies. will speak
s. Municipal Aarkcts' AZ the Philadel-
nl|Ia SrAaol 81 social Seienee. ee3 Walnut
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
MISSING BOY IN DOG HOUSE
Lad Says He Felt Need of a
Change

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. Feb. ls.-Fred
Scott. years old. missing from his home.
629 Richmond avenue, since Saturday
last. was found at midnight by the police
making up a bed OF straw in dog house
in rear Of a tenement on Baltic avenue.
Scott Is small for his years, and assured
the police he found his new home" per-
feetly satisfactory. He had no fault 10
hnd with his treatment by his parents
except that ne felt the need OF a change"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-16
sIMNrssoNS.-lo1 Fgbrunry is.1ele nnn..-

husband Of Jessie Simpson ~. hoBERr.
drSdhdS dnS lSodd also employees OF r. r, n Iyss ~
tbeu s,,nop sMopaiand ave are invited "a o'shi ahi u
at $50 o'clock at his late residsgrns sgrns.ssfnooh
Eerneter Eeetter nt5srment at Mount Mos sfas
day evening. '''" remains Fri
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06

scription was in the shape of mar riage license, which they took to the Rev. Frank Brandon, pastor of the First Methodist church, who performed the ceremony to the entire satisfaction of the three churns of Miss Chichester.
 Articles of incorporation have been filed with the probate judge of Cal houn county incorporating the Anniston Steel company, with capital stock of ssOOO, which may be increased.
 The incorporators of the frew com pany we're F. H, Chamberlain, Theodore Swann, Thomas w. Martin and Wiley Afford, all of Birmingham
 The charters of the new corporation is broad and authorized the manufac- ture of iron, steel, magance, copper, coke, etc; the acquisition and develop ment of mineral landn and the mining of coal, quarrying of stone, etc.
 The incorporators are also directors and stockholders of the new company, and the incorporation papers give the following officers: F. Fl. Chamberlain, president; Theodore Swann, vice presi- dent; Wiley Afford secretary and treas- urere.
 These gentlemen are all officers of the Alabama Power company and are l1ell known in Anniston through their frequent visits to this city.
 It is understood the new company will share in the operation of the elec- tric furnaces at the plant of the Annis- ton Ordnance company.
 A meeting of the citizens of the Hollingsworth and Nance's creek com munities was held yesterday at Nance's creek for the purpose of taking initial steps for the establishment of sub- high school at one of the places aud using the school at the othdr place for a primary school. The details will be worked out by a committee of citizens from each place. Several other schools in different sections of the county are planning consolidation. A number of politicians took advantage of the gathering to make some impromptu speeches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
MRS. JENNINGS IS
 IGNORED AT TEA

Mrs. w c. Lloyd entertained in a most chafmlng manner yesterday afternoon. when she gave a bridge tea at the South erh club in compliment to her guest. Mrs. Thomas L. Jennings of Montgom- cry. The lovely tudor room was the set tihg TOT the party, and the smartlv eoWned guests gathered early for a same or bridge before tea. A pair of SIX nose was given for the score prize. the guest of honor receiving a sirnila 7 trophy. The consolation was a cara table cover.
 The tea table was decked with mink ana Wmte roses, ferns and palms making an eIrectlve background for the decora- tiohs- Included in Mrs. Loyd's hospitaJ- ny were; Mrs Jennings, Mrs. R. g. burger, Mrs. James Freeman, Mrs. IT '. jennings, Mrs. J. E. Shelby. Mrs. w Quinn, Mrs. A. l., Hixon, Mrs Roy IJuef- man, Mrs. s. F. Cornelius, Mrs. W ailinouse Mrs. Ruth Sims, Mrs. Walter r.yan, Mrs. Frank Wood, Mrs. Norma Shannon, Mrs. J. J. Shannon, Mrs. R. T., Sherinari, Mrs. Ira Watson, Mrs. J. Y. Martin, " Mrs Herbert Moore, Mrs. Edgar Uns' nTus' Mrs' G. smith Mrs. c. K. Akridge. Mrs Georse Woodruff, Mrs. Wsrran Starbury. Mrs. James Taulus. Mrs Ere e. N, Wafo' Mrs. Vincent Shiel Mrs ,Jobn winter, Mrs. Claud White. Mrs T T.. aaver Mrs. E. L. Muchmore. Mrs E,..nL x, Sieinents' Mrs Overton Fulton. Mrs. W n; hasore, Mrs. Luther Reynolds. Mrs r.uifay dlcncock, Mrs. T. L. Moses. Mrs
 eoy mccullough, Mrs. James Riley Mrs
 s. v. McCarty, Mrs. E. s. Moore. Mrs ,r. uilon clarke, Mrs. James Dunlap. Mrs Marrln I4ide, Mrs W. A. Davis Nrrs george Hughes, Mrs T. M. M5nter Nriss nessie Sims and Miss Lucille Morgan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
WELL AND IN
 GOOD HEALTH
Since Taking Cardui. After Seven Years of Suffering, Says South Carolina
 Lady.

Columb bia, s. C.--Mrs l.. c. Heinmann, of 3S1 Washington St., of this city, says: "I have received so much benefit from cardui. I feel like speaking a good word for 1t to every lady come in con tact with, that think needs 1t. hoping to help some one to get well. as did
 I had been sick in bed for long time with the change of life. The doctor tended me all along, and finally one tnorning when he came he said he be- lieved I would have to go to the hos nital vet. I said NO. I then read all of the testimonials in the Ladies' Birth day Almanac and then phoned for a bottle of Cardui and commenced taking 1t. I began to improve from then on. I took five bottles continuously, then off and on for awhile. and was well
 and have had good health ever since. I am glad to say. have recommended 1t to a lot of my friends.
 I was troubled for seven or eight wears before took Cardui. I think 1t is the best medicine on earth for female troubles If this testimonial will help some one else you are at liberty to use it if you like"
 Begin taking Cardui today It may be the very medicine you need. Your druggist sells it. Get bottle from him te1Ays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
BARKSDALE-FARRELL
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Rose Farrell and Mir. J. T. Barksdale was solemnized at St. Paul's rectory at 6:3o p. m., May ?, Father J K. Coyle officiating.
 Miss Jennie Warrener of Jackson, Miss, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Charlie Cy- press as best man.
 Those present were MT. J. P. Farrell of Meridian, Miss, father of the bride; Mrs. E. T. Milligan of Milledgeville, Ga., Mrs. Annie Donovan, Mrs. Rose Tyer, Mrs. J. Snow, Mrs. C.. w. Wishard, Mrs. A. Portis, Misses Ida Harrington, Eunice Harwood, Beulah Hall, Nettie Fidger Elizabeth Dunlap, Mamie Dougherty, Hattie Chapman, Messrs. J. B. Pope. W. D. Downey, M. F. Dougherty, and Sim mon Acker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
ANNISTON

Anniston, May 5.--(Specia1. )-Selma has been selected as the city In which the annual state convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held. This was decided upon in the business meeting today when the following officers were elected:
 Mrs. Joseph Aderhold of this city will succeed Mrs. Charles Sharp as his- tcrian.
 Mrs. Anna Garner will succeed Mrs Lewis Sewell as registrar
 Mrs. Joseph McClendon will succeed Mrs. J. E. Aderhold as recorder of crosses.
 The other officers will remain as at present.
 Dan Cupid travelled on the excursion train from Birmingham yesterday that brought the several Macabees to OK ford lake for days outing. He sat in the aseht with W. T. Jones and Miss Clara Chichester, both of the Magic City, and used his arrows so unerring- ly that the young people were prompted to inquire the way to the office of the probate judge. where they got pre- scription for some love balm. The pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06

to continue to apply at will methods of warfare violating rules of interna- tional law. Such demand would be incompatible with the character of neu- trality, and the German government is convinced that the government of the United States does not think of mak- ing such a demand, knowing that the government of the United States re- peatedly declares that it is determined to restore the principle of freedom of the seas, from whatever quarter it has been violated.
 GET AFTER ENGLAND
 Accordingly, the German govern ment is confident that in consequence of the new orders issued to the naval forces, the government of the United States will also now consider all inn pediments removed which may have been in the way of mutual co-opera- ton toward restoration of the free dom of the seas during the war, as suggested in the note of July 23, 1915, and it does not doubt that the gov ernment of the United States will now demand and insist that the British gov ernment shall forthwith observe the rules of international law universally recognized before the war as are laid down in the notes presented by the government of the United States to the British government December 2S, 1914, and November 5. 1915.
 "Should steps taken by the govern ment of the United States not attain the object it desires to have, the laws of humanity followed by all belligerent nations, the German government would then be facing new situation in which it must reserve to itself complete 1ib- erty of decision.
 "The undersigned avaiIs himself of this opportunity to renew to the Amer ican ambassador assurances of highest consideration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
MISS NORVILLE IS
 SPONSOR FOR BRIGADE

Three Birmingham girls have the pleasure of being maids of honor to a very charming Mobile girl, Miss Ray Norville, who has been appointed spon- sor for the Second brigade by Division Commander Black and by Col. John l.. Moulton These girls, Miss Mary Byron Frazier, Miss Jennie Hammond Cope land, and Miss Ruth Lallande, are all sub debs," the two former being in their very early teens, and the reunion af- fairs will be their first really big par ties.
 Mrs Thomas Peyton Norville of Mobile will be matron of honor for the Second brigade, and Mrs. c. Mitchell William son of Birmingham has been appointed official chaperone