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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-25
NEW GYMNASIUM BLOONIERS
AT ELISWORTH'S

Just in-black boomers for gym
nasium classes. These are plated
models in cotton twill and sell at
$50. In our Waist Department.
THE ELLSWORTH STORE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-25
BIRTHS.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W. Kali
czynski w. Napier ST., a daughter,
Sept. "a.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-25

Mrs. a. Shon. Mrs. Einor Bert
and Mrs. Stella Wahonzy left for
Buffalo Monday where they viii at
tend a meeting Of the Polish Wo-
mans Alliance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-25
Just a Reminder

The New Corset, perfectly fitted, adds
to the charm of the new outer garments.
We do not merely sell corsetS-we sell
corSetTy service.
Our store policy is to carry only those
corSetS in the various grades that repre-
sent from all angles, the best productions
of the best makers
Let no question of style or lines, or sill
hOuette concern you've have been
through it all-our experience is yours to
command.
The right model for the right occasion
is to be found here-fOr morning wear,
for evening wear, for sports, and last but
not least for surgical fittings as we'll
Come and consult us.
Second Floor,
North Annex
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-25
ON BUYING TRIP.

ON BUYING TRIP.
Mr.. Robert Robertson of The Ellis
worth store is i'm the New York
markets
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-25
BEECH TREE COURT, No. 21I.

Regular meeting Tuesday evening
at Beyler Hall.
ROBERT "A. STORM. Chief.
Advt.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
Billiard Lectures All the Week by Expert
 at GreenwOOd's Cave

Beginning this afternoon at o'clock and continuing for the remainder of the week in the afternoons and at 8 o'clock at night, c. w. Henry, the worlds cham pion fancy shot billardist, will give ex- hbitions for the benefit of the patrons of Greenwoods Cave on Twentieth street. Mr.. Henry is well known in the billiard world and is the recognized premier in his line of carom billiards
 MT. Henry is essentially an exhibition player taking part in no contests and and fancy shot performer coupled with an ability to talk entertaningly on the game.
 A feature of the two exhibitions which MT. Henry will give daily will be a brief lecture on the principles of billiards and explanations of his various shots.
 During 1914-1915, Henry gave exhibitions in 37 states, Mexico and British Colum- bia. Among his best performances are unfinished runs of 1500 at straight rail, 400 points at 1S.2 for an average of B 1-3 run of II at three cushions and a run of 75 balls at Al pocket billiards
 Henry has over 300 shots in his roper toire and also demonstrates his system of figuring the angles by means of the diamonds on the table.
 Henry has appeared in other southern cities and has been enthusiastically re- ceived He comes here highly recom- mended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
RAILROADS BEGIN
 BUYING CAMPAIGN
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will close for 150O0O to 100000 tons before the end of the month. Other contracts for about 10000 tons also are pending.
 The Standard Steel Car company is understood to have closed contracts for about 10000 tons of steel bars, plates and shapes mainly for the construction of cars for the New York Central but also
 for some southern roads. Other car shops placed orders for moderate ton nages of steel for next years delivery at 2.35 cents for shapes and 2.75 cents for plates, an advance of g to 8 per ton over the nominal official prices. The Phila- delphia and Reading divided equally an order for 1000 cars between the Standard and Pressed Car companies and the At lantic Coast line is reported is to have bought 10000 cars from the Mount Yer non Car company.
 The locomotive builders took orders for 90 engines and received new inquires for S1 engines. The largest orders placed were 90 for the St. Louis and San Fran cisco and g for the Great Northern. Buying of fabricated steel for buildings and bridges continued feverishly in an- ticipation of further sharp advance in prices. The structural shops booked or ders for more than 10000 tons of steel shapes. including 15.000 tons for railroad bridges.
 Two interests placed orders for three boats requiring 12,0o0 tons more of steel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
STEVE MAYF|ELD
 COMMITS SUICIDE
Well Known Man Shoots Himself in the Head-NO
 Reason Given for Act

Steve Mayfield, aged 35. well-known in the city, committed suicide yesterday morning at 10:50 o'clock at his late resi- dence, 17O9 Avenue G, by shooting him. self behind the right ear with 32-cali- bre Smith & Wesson revolver. He died almost instantly.
 He was out with a party fishing Sat Lrday night, and returned home Sunday morning at about 9:30 o'clock He went to his bedroom to retire shortly after wards. His wife came into the room and asked about the fish he had caught. He informed her they were on the back porch, and while sine was looking for the fish, she heard the report of the revolver She ran into the bedroom, to find her husband lying across his bed dead, with a 32-caibre pistol lying by his side
 Why MT. Mayfeld committS 'o could not be learned. It is said that he was in the-best of health Saturday night He left no note or letter of explanation Coroner Charles l.. Spain was notified and held an investigation yesterday aft ernoon The coroner said that it was a plain case of suicide
 The remains were turned over to the Johns Undertaking company. and are be- ing held there until advice is heard from his father, who resides in New Orleans The deceased is survived by his widow and his father, J. c. Mayfield of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
M 'ADOO EXPLAINS IN ID k|TCH|N
Made Change in Treasury Statement in Obedience
 to Mandatory Law

Washington, March 26.-The treasury department tonight made public letter from Secretary McAdoo to Majority Leader kitchin of the House explaining the sec retary's recent change in the method of keeping the daily statement of the condi- tion of the United States treasury. MT. McAdoo denies assertions that there was juggling of figures to make better show ing for the treasury. The letter says the alleged deficit in the treasury has been magnified and that as matter of fact if the department counted upon income and corporation tax already due, but which is not collected, under the law un- til June, it will be greatly lessened. For the period from July l. 1915, the begin ming of the present fiscal year, to March l. 1916 he estimates the amount ac- crCed from this source to be S56,O0o,ooo, and says that rightfully this sum should be added to the amount shown in the daily statement as the real net balance.
 MT. McAdoos letter was written on board the United States tseamer Tennes- see, en route to South America
 The point at which has been directed the severest attack is the inclusion as part of the general fund of the treasury the deposits made by national banks for the retirement of their circulating notes.
 ''I have merely obeyed a law passed July IA, 1S9o,' says MT. McAdoo, by Congress passed in both branches by the republican party and approved by re- publican President. the late Benjamin Harrison, The law is mandatory It d. rects the Secretary of the Treasury to do exactly what I have done I have no discretion in the premises. If l have com mitted a wrong the republican party is responsible for it. and if there is virtue in my action. the republican party is en- titled to the credit of It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
HOBSONIZING WAS DISASTROUS TO THE
 SOUTHERN CLAIMS
 BILL IN THE HOUSE
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(COntluueO rom rage One) Lincoln, whom we all know to be great statesman, shared in and expressed this view.
 All this talk about the civil war and it's horrors from the republicans come from the fellow who has never faced powder, unless it be talcum powder, and I doubt his ability to face very much of that Uaughter)
 WAR IS OVER
 The war is over, and the man from the south is equally as loyal to the pres ent Union as the man from the north. Why, then, should the issues surround ing that period of our history be re- newed on this occasion?
 T am loyal to the Union as any Still I believe that the noble men who fought on the Confederate side were as loyal as any men who ever lived. I re- gard it as the cheapest demagogy to con- tinue to raise the sectional question, and. in my judgment, the member of Congress who continually brings up this subject is unworthy of seat on the floor of this House
 'The point is simply this: If the citizen had right to the property taken from him, he is entitled to have it paid for, whether he be a Confederate sol- dier or Federal soldier. So I suggest, MT. Chairman, that all this talk about the civil war and the disasters incident thereto be eliminated, ana the man who persists in talking it ought to be elimin- ated too" Naughter.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
NEW ORLEANS HOST ID REAL ESTATE MEN
Ninth Annual Convention Convenes There Today.
 Lasts Through Friday

New Orleans, March 26.-Real estate men from all sections of the country were arriving tonight on special and regular trains to attend the ninth annual con- vention of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges, which opens here tomorrow, and will continue through Fri day. Most of the officials of the na- tional organization are in the city and preparations for the meeting have been completed.
 The proceedings tomorrow will consis. principally of meetings of, the various committees. the board of managers and auxiliary associations, preliminary to the convention proper, which begins Tuesday morning. Walter C. Piper, president, of Detroit will preside over the sessions and the programme calls for addresses by prominent real estate men and others on a variety of subjects affecting that business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
INSURANCE DIVISION

Through the insurance division the Chamber of Commerce expects to continue the fight for such conditions as will get for Birmingham the most favorable rates on fire insurance.
 Through all of the other divisions rep resenting the varied industries and pro- fessions, we expect the peculiar problems incident to those divisions to be brought up for discussion, and information com piled that would lead to the furthering of the varied interests represented in the business council. As the business coun- cil represents practically every line of business in the Birmingham district, we believe this method of handling various matters as they come up will lead to the solution of questions that will be very helpful to everybody in the Birmingham district
 Tt is also the intention, through the business council to get accurate informa- tion in regard to the lines of goods pro- duced and handled by each section and have this tabulated data on file in the of ice of the Chamber of Commerce. In this way the statistics of the activities of the Birmingham district will not only be brought up-to-date, but be kept constant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
IMPORTANT DEPARTMENT

Through this important department of the chamber, any wholesale merchant or manufacturer could make complaint and get such information as is necessary to put his case accurately and inteligently before the railroads, and later, if neces- sary. before the railroad commission. This department would also serve as an agency to have established new rates on any new commodities not now used or produced in Birmingham. New rates could be asked for on an intelligent basis, because the traffic manager would investigate thor oGghiy rates in effect on similar commodi- lies in other sections of the country. I feel that a bureau of this kind would fill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
Importance of This Depart ment Outlined and Rate
 Expert Recommended
STUDY HOUSING AND
 LIVING CONDITIONS
Insurance Division to Continue Fight for Favorable Rates-Activities of Birmingham District to Be
 Brought Up to Date

A recommendation to the board Of d. rectors Of the Chamber of Commerce for the creation of a traffic bureau with competent rate expert in charge IS to pc made, according to a statement made yesterday by Morris W. Bush, president of the chamber. MT. Bush outlines the importance of this department. and eX- plains the benefits which it is planned the shippers shall receive from it. In his statement, President Bush tells of the work which the business council of the chamber, recently organized, proposes to do His statement follows:
 with the election of J. D. Moore as president of the business council of the Chamber of Commerce, the organization under the new constitution is completed. All of the machinery of the Chamber or Commerce is now in shape to push the constructive work which the board of di- rectors has had in mind, and under con sideration for the past 60 days.
 "One of the question that affects the welfare of every class of business and ln- dustry in Birmingham is the question or railroad rates. A recommendation IS to be made to the board of directors that a rate and traffic bureau be created and made a part of the working organization of the chamber. It is the idea, if this recommendation is adopted, to have rate expert in charge who will get up all nec- essary data to compare the rates both into and out of Birmingham with com petitive cities When any inconsistencies or determinations are found. the matter is to be taken up with the railroads, with a request that they go into the matter with the idea of adjusting such incon- sistences or determinations It is be- lieved that large number of the rate complaints that the merchants and manu- facturers of Birmingham may have, can be adjusted in this manner lf after any question of rates has been thoroughly Investigated and relief cannot be obtained through friendly negotiations with the railroads, then the Chamber of Commerce would be in position, through it's traffic department to take the matter before the state and interstate commissions for final ,fli tctr,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
WEEK UNEASY ONE
 FOR STOCK MARKET
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gave rise to no definite decisions. Marks made new low record of TIA, equivalent to discount of over 25 per cent, and the Paris check at 598 was within few points of it's minimum of last September, when the s5O0,00O,0O0 Anglo-French war loan was under way. While German and French rates were falling these bonds were hardening in way to suggest sound investment buylng.
 Public offering of the new Canadian loan of $75,O00,000 by our bankers gave every promise of success, heavy sub scriptions being reported from the in- terior.
 Domestic trade conditions were in keep ing with their optimistic tenor of recent months Cash reserves are assuming al- most unwieldly proportions at some re- serve centers but long time loans are advancing slightly in certain sections in response to greater mercantile demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
FOREIGN RELATIONS AGAIN DISTURBING
 CONGRESS LEADERS
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row. The minority leaders say they in- dorse the Presidents course in regard to the pursuit of Villa, but will do everything in their power to influence the administration to send more troops to the border states.
 Democratic leaders view the action of the minority senators an effort to make political capital and to take ad vantage of an acute situation already too much agitated They insist that the majority in Congress stands ready to take any action with respect to Mexico that developments may require and de- precate efforts to call out more troops if they are not actually needed because of the misleading effect it might have on the minds of MeXicans.
 Leaders in both Houses are hopeful that foreign affairs will not monopolize the attention of Congress just when the legislative programme is being whipped into workable shape. The army reorganization bill will be submitted to the Senate tomorrow, when Senator Chamberlain will report the House bill amended by substituting tine Senate bill. An effort will be made to get the bill up for general debate after the passage of the Indian appropriation bill, which is expected sometime tomorrow.
 In the House there are fears of a protracted session unless there is in telligent cooperation in the speeding up programme. Prompt consideration of that programme depends upon special rules to come from the rules committee constant attendance of members, tight ening of the lines of debate. team work generally and the tactics of the repub- licans. Members of the minority, how ever, are chafing to get away early Tor the coming campaigns and will not be inclined to cause unnecessary delays
 The House committees will be busy this week. The rules committee is ex- pected to consider the caucus plan. The naval committee will wind up its hear ings on the naval appropriation bill. The judiciary committee will meet Tues day with a view to acting on the Susan B. Anthony woman suffrage amend ment.
 The ways and means committee soon will be busy with the omnibus revenue bill, which will include the tariff com mission bill, to be reintroduced tomor- row by Representative Rainey of llli- nois.
 The judiciary committee also has the impreachment charges against District Attorney Marshall of New York and other business pending. The appropria tions committee has virtually completed the Notifications bill. the District of Columbia and other supply bills and a deficiency measure to provide approxl- mately $9, ,O00,00 on account of the Mex ican expedition and the expense of bringing of the standing army up 70 it's maximum strength.
 Chairman Burnett says the immigra ton bill will be passed by Tuesday night. The rivers and harbors appro- priation bill, always the vesicle of d lively rebate, will follow it in he House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
Deaths and Funerals
Frank Davidson, ST.

Frank Davidson, Sr., died yesterday m orning at the family residence, 1905 All len street north. Funeral cervices wi l be conducted from the residence this aft ernoon at 1 o'clock, with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. The Rev. Marvin Heflin will officiate. The deceased is sur vived by his widow: five sons, W. M Davidson, w. H. Davidson of Oakdale, Miss w. H. Davidson, Frank David- son and 5. Davidson of Birmingham' five daughters Mrs. R. D. Dennie ot Vicksburg Miss. Mrs. William Walls of Memphis Mrs. Will Bakney, Miss Ida Dale Davidson and Miss Molle Davidson O. this city; one sister, Mrs R. M. White, and brother, J. c. Davidson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
HARMONY WITH COMMISSION

''The Chamber of Commerce as a Whole. through the organizations now effected expects to work in closest harmony with the city commission and the board of rev enue on all matters that pertain to the welfare Of the whole people: such for example, as the building of the city aud- itorium, creating sentiment for more and better schools for some plan to make most useful at the earliest date, the fa- cilities of the Warrior river.
 I've feel that the Chamber of Com merce as it is reorganized is in better po- stion to do constructive work than ever before in it's history. The administra- tion expects to push with the utmost vigor all of the large questions that are so vital to the building of great and successful community"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
Mrs. Thomas M. Dyer

Mrs Thomas M. Dyer, aged 67, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 64o clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. $. Abernathy. Norwood. She is sur vived by her husband, Thomas E. Dyer: two daughters Mrs. T. s. Abernathy and Mrs. William l.. Henry: son, George E.. N Dyer; two sisters, Mrs. G. E,. Wal ters and Mrs. Lily I. Morrison, and a brother, John E. Hill all of Birmingham. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Johns Undertaking company.
 Mrs. Dyer had just reached the home of her daughter, who was entertaining all the members of the family, this be- ing the twentieth anniversary of her wed- ding. She had large circle of friends, who will be shocked to hear of her sudden death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
NEWS OF ENSLEY

l.. Woodell, who runs a soft drink stand and grocery store at Tuxedo Juno tion, the South Ensley car line, was held up and robbed of $500 in cash by two masked white men last night about 9 o'clock. Mir. Woodel lives in the rear of his store and according to his state ment while his wife was away visiting neighbors, some one knocked on his back door. When he opened the door two masked white men at the point of their guns, told him to come outside. While one of the robbers held a gun in his face the other went through his pockets and stole $500 in money. Following the robbery they commanded him to turn his back on them and not to look around for several minutes. As soon as they had disappeared around the corner of his store he ran inside and telephoned to the police department. Detectives were soon on the scene, but no trace of the robbers could be found. The territory in the immediate vicinity was searched but they failed to find the two men.
 Henrietta Hanney, negro woman, was shot three times last night by ne- gro named George Ward, who made good his escape. The negro woman was shot in the back and one of the bullets struck her spinal column and her body is paral- ized According to the statements of several witnesses the negro woman was standing in front of her house, which is located in the furnace quarters, when Ward told her to come into the house. It is stated she declined to do so and the negro man fired three shots at her and all took effect in her back. No hope is held out for her recovery.
 An Owenton -Ensley car in charge of Motorman Provo and Conductor Joe At wood, struck negro named Will Clay
 te Saturday night about 10 o'clock on the corner of Eighteenth avenue and Twenty-first street and painfully injured him. According to the report he was knocked several feet and was rendered unconscious. Medical attention was sum- moned and he was carried to his home.
 Seven chickens were found Saturday night and are in charge of the police department, waiting to be identified by the owner. They were found in Pratt City in a crocus sack in a yard.
 The ladies of the Elks will give a card party Tuesday afternoon from ? to 5 o'clock at the Ells home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
Joseph Silverstein

Joseph Silverstein aged 26 died last night at local infirmary. following brief illness. The remains are at the : M H. A., pending the funeral arrange ments, which will be announced later. T'e is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. SiIverstein of New York; one sister. Mrs. M Rosenberg of Jacksonville, Fla; three brothers, Dave Silverstein of Birmingham Isaac Silverstein of New York and Sam Silverstein of Jacksonville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-27
|DRESS-UP CAMPAIGN IS| OFFICIALLY STARTED
Object Is Teach the Psychological Effect of Being Well Groomed-City Beautiful Idea Also to Be
 Carried Out

an efficient man. that a well dressed home is happy home; that good dress ing means better living, and to this end they are advertising values calcu- lated to pull the wary ones into the stores and get them to buy clothes that are in style and to keep those clothes in neat condition.
 At the luncheon of the Birmingham Ad club, which will be held at the Hotel Hillman tomorrow at 1 o'clock, Spring Dress-Up will be the tpic for discus sion, and new ideas will be aired at this meeting for the purpose of furthering the campaign.
 The Spring Dress-Up campaign closes April s, and during the next two weeks especial efforts will be made by the citi- zens of Birmingham to appear well dressed.