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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
BOYS CHARGED WITH
SNATCH|NG PURSES

Leon Burser. Houston Bonner and Jones
Ervine, young negro boys, were arrested
at an early hour this morning by Detec-
tives J. I. Jones and Edward Crump on
the charge of purse snatching. The boys
were locked up in the city Jail. The de-
tectives claim the boys confessed.
There have been several purse snatch
ings In the past two weeks and invariably
the report came that three negro boys
were responsible. Detectives Jones and
Crump were detailed on the cases. The
result was the arrest of the three boys
at their homes In Fifth alley between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
WILL INVESTIGATE
CLAIMS FOR PAROLES
Governor and Members of Pardon
Board Will Visit State Institu-
tions Next Week

Montgomery, December 1S.-(SpeclalD
The governor and members of the state
board of pardons will visit the state
prison at Wetumpka, the cotton mill at
Speigners and convict farm No 4 next
week to investigate claims of convicts
who have applied for paroles and those
whose pleas are given favorable consid-
Grafton will be released in time to spend
Christmas at home.
The governor has emphasized his de-
termination not to issue parole until he
and the board of pardons are convinced
that each convict is entitled to it, The
spirit of Christmas will have no effect
and the governor will consider each case
on it's merits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
MEDICAL MEN
CLOSE CONVENTION

Atlanta December 1S.-Addresses ly
eminent surgeons from all parts of the
United States today brought to a close the
annual convention of the Southern Surgi-
cal and genealogical association here
Those on the programme We're: Drs
Fl. P. Cole, Mobile; r. c. Colley, Port
land Ore; Willard Bartlett, ST Louis;
James F. Mitchell, Washington; r. e.
Fort. Nashville; Alexius McGlannon,
Baltimore; Rufus d. Hall, Cincinnati
T. A. Ballock, Washington
DR.. Wesley Long of Greensboro, NJ c.
was elected president of the association
this afternoon. Asheville, n. c., was
chosen as the next meeting place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
The Day in Congress
SENATE.

SENATE.
Met at 10 "a m.
Continued debate on currency bill.
Recessed at 6 p. m. to p. IN.
Democratic caucus met to continue
final consideration of currency bill
HOUSE.
= Met at noon.
Debated a bill to discontinue the
federal governments payment of 80
per cent of the municipal expenses of
the District of Columbia
Colorado and Michigan miners
unions sent telegraphic appeals to the
rules committee for congressional In
vestigation of strikes in those states
Deferred action on district appropria
tion bill.
Adjourned at $50 p. IN. to noon Fri
day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
TEN BARRELS OF
APPLES ARE STOLEN

Last evening about O'Clock a negro
drove Ndray up to a refrigerator car
at Powell avenue and Twentieth street
and after breaking the seal of the car
loaded his dray with 10 barrels of apples.
The break was reported to detective
headquarters and Detectives Gray, Nation
and Cole, after several hours of persistent
work, managed to recover six barrels uf
the apples. but the thief eluded their
trap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
cunningham. Still III

Nashville, December rs. a. Cunnin g
ham. editor of the Confederate Veteran,
who was found unconscious in his Office
yesterday as the result OF a severe
hemorrhage of the nose. continues critf-
cally i'll. Mr.. Cunningham had another
hemorrhage today. the fourth during ris
present illness. lie is greatly weakened
by the loss. of blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
DECATURS ENFORCE:
THE TRAFFIC LAWS
Ordinances Recently Adopt
ed by Two Councils
REPAIR HIT MILLS
Plants at Falkville and Decaturs Will
Close for Holidays-Fire Drill
at Public School
Works Well

Decatur, December 1S-(special.) )-Deca-
ture and New Decatur are each enforcing
the traffic ordinances, which have just
been adopted. In Decatur a number of
large signs have been put up warning
everyone to drive to the right.
Decatur's new firebox alarm system Is
working to perfection. Some false alarms
have been turned in during the past few
days and the city council has offered a
cash reward of $5 to anyone furnishing
evidence to convict persons turning in
false alarms
The II. H. Hit Lumber Mills in falk-
Vile and in the Decaturs will close down
on next Saturday for the Christmas sea-
son. A number of necessary improve
ments and repairs will be made on the
mills and on the railroad switch tracks
leading to the mills during the shutdown
The river is very low and on this ac-
count it has been quite difficult to get
saw logs into the Decaturs by river.
The jury in the case of Nettie Orr VS..
the II. II. Hit Lumber company for S1o,-
600 damages brought in a verdict today in
favor of the Hit company. 1t was claimed
that some time ago Robert Orr died as
the result of an injury which he sus-
tanned while working in the Hit sawmill
here.
The fire drill at the Decatur public
school works to perfection. The children
in this school have been under training
Tor some time Yesterday George ID.
Williamson and ID. ID. McGehee, two of
the school trustees, gave the fire alarm
as test and the school was emptied in
just four minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
GEORGETOWN MAY
Be GIVEN POWER
Eufaula Council Consider
ing Proposition Made
City by GeOrgians

Eufaula. December 1s.--(special)-It is
possible that Eufaula municipal electric
light plant may soon furnish the town
of Georgetown, across the river with
power both for street and residence light
ing, the matter having been presented te
the city council on the petition of the
authorities at Georgetown, and referred
to Superintendent J. L. Skinner to work
out a plan for this service and the cost.
Georgetown would build its own line sys-
tenn and maintain the same. while Eu-
faula would furnish the power through
a meter to be placed at the river bridge,
where connection would be made.
The proposition to operate the municipal
light and gas plants and waterworks
separately from the general city govern
ment was also taken up, and it is possi-
BILE that the change will be made to be ef-
fective on January l, when a new set of
books could be opened. and the three
plants be made 'to stand on their own
feet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

Der of the committee she does not feel
able to retain the Craftsmanship and that
Mrs Gait will be unable to serve 3 a
member because of pressure of other
work in the cause. The officers Of The
association therefore will choose shortly
a chairman of the committee and a mem
Der to take the place Of Mrs. Gait.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

Dublin, December 1s.-Rev Thomas
kingsmill Abbott. librarian of Trinity col
lege, Dublin, and A noted scholar and
writer on scriptural and philosophical
subjects, died today. aged 81 years.
London, December 1S.-The Daily Chron-
icle announces that Premier Asquith will
meet Andrew Bonar Law, the opposition
leader, this week for an informal CONVEX
sation of home rule.
London, December 1s.--The Toxic cor
respondent of the Times says there are
already signs of resentment at the pro-
posed immigration legislation of the Uni
ted States, but the government deprecates
the popular excitement and is anxious
there should be no necessity of a formal
protest IN view of Japan's promise to
participate In the Panama Pacific eXposi-
tion.
Paris, December 1S.-A beautiful wom-
an laden with violets. styling herself
Lady Lillian Glendworth. Pacific suf-
fragette," entered the lobby of the Cham
Der of Deputies this afternoon and gave
flowers to those deputies willing to add
their names to her "one million sigma
ture' petition for woman's suffrage
Accept these violets," she said, "they
will make you forget the violence of my
misguided sisters
Toms River, N. j., December 1S.-Society
people of the Lakewood colony remained
In the supreme court until late tonight
at the first days trial of Joseph Mori-
arity, alias William J. Leehan, stem
ographer, whose defense on the charge
of numbering Mrs. Caroline c. Turner,
in 1911, is being supported by Mrs. JAS
per Lynch, a wealthy woman by whom
Moriarity once was employed.
Mexico City, December 18.-The govern
ment sent a commission to Vera Cruz
tonight to invite the officers and marines
Of the Spanish cruiser Carlos V to visit
the capital
Philadelphia. Pa, December 1s.-Fifteen
banks in this city have been swindled
out of $500 each and scores of other
banks throughout the country are be-
lieved to have suffered like losses through
the operations of a swindler who sue
ceeded in cashing Photographic reproduc-
ton of a draft issued by a CANADIAN
bank
Norfolk, Va, December 1s.-The navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
Remains Inferred in Huntsville

Huntsville, December 1s.-(SpecIal !
The body of Mrs. Ben P. Hunt. who died
in Grady hospital. Atlanta, "Wednesday
was brought to Huntsville this mornin 9,
ana the funeral was conducted this aft
erhoon from the Episcopal church by the
Rev Francis Tappey and the Rev. Cary
Gamble. Mrs. Hunt was social leader
and took prominent part in the work
of the United Charities, besides being one
of the board of managers Of the city hos
pital She is survived by her husband.
Ben p. Hunt, who is well known law
yer and former newspaper man. and sey-
eral sisters and brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
X. J. Taylor
Selma,

Selma, December 1S.-(Special. )-R. J..
Taylor, aged 3d. a well known resident
of Hamburg, Perry county, died at his
home last night after an illness of sew
erai days. The decease was well known
throughout the eastern section of Perry
county The interment will be made in
Hamburg tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
A. Y. Sharpe

Demopolis. December 1S.-(Special.
The funeral of A. Y. Sharpe, who died
In Atlanta Sunday at the home OF bis
daughter Mrs. Dicks, took place hers.
the funeral service being conducted bv
the Rev. Horace Weeks Jones of the
Episcopal church. Mr.. Sharpe was one
OF the Oldest residents OF Demopolis
being s4 years of age For manv vears
he was identified with every movement
OF business and progress of the town.
and contributed no little to its pros
perity. He is survived by his daughter
Mrs. Dicks, of Atlanta; sons Thomas ~
birmingham, Henry of Mississippi and
Griffin of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
Mrs. w. E. Stansel

Gadsden, December lS.-(Special }
Mrs. w. e. Stansel, 10 years old. died
last night at her home on Chestnut
street, She is survived by her hus-
band, one child. three brothers and tu n
sisters. The funeral was held this aft
ernoon at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
May Pass Bill Today

Washington, December 1S.-Democratic
leaders for a time contemplated trying
to pass the bill tonight, but finally gave
up the idea. The measure was so nearly
completed, however. that it was believed
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the democratic caucus reassembled 20
perfect final amendments to the bill.
Conference Adjourns
When the democratic conference ad-
journed at o'clock it had completed work
on the bill and had indorsed amendments
covering number of the points most
vigorously demanded by the republicans
These included provision for an extension
of the time limit on rediscountable COM
msrcial paper; of agricultural transac-
tlons from 80 days to 1870 days, with the
discretion to the board of reserve to ac-
accept the longer time paper: the guar
antee of deposits in state banks that ma =
joint the association, as we'll as in the
national banks, and a provision that
would permit clearing house associations
to continue their present system of ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
Deaths and Funerals
Pauline Stein

Funeral services over the remains of
fauline Stein, aged years. who died
~ ednesday, were conducted vesterd,,
afternoon from the residence of ba,
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Hyman Steir
f2lS Eighth avenue, north. The child
died from burns contracted In an ar
cident about 10 days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
Conference Adjourns
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FINE Southside residence for sale or ex-
ehange for farm or rental property.
Owner VA, care Age Herald 12-19-9t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
Samuel Sartin

Inc remains OF Samuel Sartin, who
Ied Wednesday night in local in
Urinary, are being held at the under
taxing rooms of Lige 10y, pending fu-
heral arrangements by relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

tugs Hercules and Massasoit left here
today to meet the disabled battleship YER
mont, which is being towed up the coast
by the battleship Delaware.
Pittsburg, December 1S.-A daring thief
cut ga hole in the window of a Wood
street jewelry store between and :
o'clock today and then pulled
through the hole the cover of the display
counter, bringing with it jewelry valued
at S1o00
Des Moines. Ia, December 1S.-wiliam
n. Whltenton, general manager of the
Rock Island Lines east of the Missouri
river today announced his resignation to
take effect January l.
Bridgeton, Me, December 1S.-Mrs. Cecil
F. Lavell, whose husband, a professor
of history at the Ohio State University
disappeared on November 26, received in
formation searching for him here. that
today a man answering his description
was seen recently on the campus of the
University of Maine at Orono.
Chicago, December 1S-George Sutton
tonight accepted an offer of Willie Hoppe
for 1900 point 1872 billiard match for
$1,000 a side.
London, December 1S-The cabinet to-
night decided against official representa-
ton of Great Britain at the Panama
Pacific exposition
Calumet Mich, December 1S.-The min
ing companies in the copper strike dis
trict today decided to give the men until
the first of the year to return to work
New York. December 1S-To enable
more than 800 blind persons to follow
closely lecture given tonight by Rear
Admiral Robert Il. Peary at the Museum
OF Natural History a special map was
distributed.
Hermosillo, Mex, December 1s-A sortie
was made today by the federal forces
at Guaymas and a sharp slirinish took
place with the insurgent outposts.
Dan Diego. Cal, December ia new
army altitude record was made here to-
day by Lieutenant H. B. Post who
ascended to a height of 10000 feet. a gain
of more than 2c0O feet over the previous
record.
London, December 1s-The Duke of
Bedford, whose Covent Garden estate
was disposed of recently, has sold an
other sfte-on Cover street, Bloomsbury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

w. Lawrence Wild, president of the
Bank of Eufaula, has been elected alder
man from the Third ward by the city
council to succeed DR. W. r. Weldon, re-
signed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

The license ordinance for 1914 has been
passed by the city council. the schedule
for the privilege tax containing very few
additions or changes for the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

Women convicted in the mayors courl
will hereafter be sentenced to work oui
their terms In the city cemetery. under
the supervision of the city sexton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

IL would be passed tomorrow afternoan
The most important change made To-
nisht was reduction in the rates of tax
atioh Oh emergency currency that may he
ISSUED under the existing Aldrjch-yree-
iaio law, which thus far has never heen
called into operation An amendment
auopted at the request of Senator Owen
anu intended to ease the situation until
ehe new law can become fully operative
would reduce the taxation rate on emer'
sency currency from per cent to no.,
cent lor the first three months the notes
may be In circulation. After that the ra q
would increase 1s per cent a month until
IL reaches per cent
win one exception only amendments
olfered by Senator Owen. with the con
sent OF the democratic caucus were
! ADOPTED tonight The other amendment
proposed by Senator Norris and accented
py the democrats would make the rights
o1 oeposltors in failed banks preferentia,
TO the rights of any other eredi+ors ~
tneir claim on the banks guarantee fnnd
Inc redemption provisions of the nav,
Jaw as finally agreed upon by the con-
ference and which will be submitted -
the Senate, provide that the pronosed -,
currency shall be redeen.able in yo,d =
.he treasury and in either gold or ..la NJ
iul money at the federal reserve banl.e
lhe choice to be left to the holder 90
the note. VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

LICE 10y. Undertakes. Phone ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone iouz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19
SHOTS EXCHANGED
BY AMERICAN AND
MEXICAN TROOPS

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CURRENCY BILL is
MOVING RAPIDLY
TO FINAL PASSAGE

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

Mexico City. December 18.-The govern
ment sent a commission to Vera Cruz
tonight to invite the officers and marines
of the Spanish cruiser Carlos V to visit
the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-19

Norfolk, Va, December 1s.-The navy
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
EXTRA SPECIALS

Ladies' Short KimOnos, assorted styles soc Ladies Long Challie KimOnO, empire effect. S1.50 values cut down tO------- 9Sc Long kimonO, made of Serpentne Crepe fancy Dutch neck style $1.75 value cut to --------$1.0O liarpinS, put up in round wooden boxes; 5c Pearl Buttons assorted sizes; sold in all stores al DC. Spcclal price per Entire line 50c and 75c Flouncings. will qo in 'niS sale al, per Ladies Lace Collars, assorted styles worth up to 35c each Special each --------------------10 10c De Hair Brushes, special - IOc 2jc Pure Linen Embroidered Corner Handkcr- chiefs, unlaundered Special ----------------- 10c Children's 5Oc Percale and Gngham Dresses. special, each -----------.---- 25c 5Oc Gingham Petticoats special each 25c 25c Bar Pins, each --- 15c Full Size Blcachcd Turkish Bath Towels Special each h---------------- -------- l0c 5c American Prints, per yard 212c
 Toe Pillow Top or kimonO Handkerchiefs. Special Each --------------- 5c Our entire line AIl-Ovcr EmbroidereS and LaceS of every kind and description will he re- duccd
 Broken and discontinued lines of Kabo and Henderson S250 and S3 COrSetS Special al----Sl0O Hope Bleach Domestic. very best lOc grade. Special per yard ----------------------S15c standard C Can,aSsing, best ic grade. Extra Special al ------------------------ Very best American Calicoes regular 6c grade. special at Full Pound Can Tacum Powder Special per Mcnens. CoIgateS. Williams and other 25c grade Talcum Powders Special, per can------l5c 10 Yards Best Calico Remnants put up in bun dcS Special, per bundle e---------------------25c
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
LADIES' AND CHILDRENs LOW SHOES

II u IOW pIlC6 will force the sale of every Low Shoe in our house we will Inot have a pair lon our shelves
 when this sale is over. Every pair
 will be reduced from l5 to 30 per cent. Low Shoes are now worn till late in the fall, so save money and buy now.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
S2.5O ONFORDS S1.5O

Our entire line of broken sizes in Patent Leather, Nici and Dull Leather; none sold for less than S2, most of them S250 Your choice of more than 100 pairs at S150
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

All our broken lots and discontinued lines in Ladies Muslin Underwear at ONE-THIRD OFF.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
LADIES' WHITE LOW SHOES

Every pair of Ladies Low Shoes, White Ok fOrds and Strap Sandals will be reduced. Look for the Red Tag.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
SI.5O OXFORDS Sl.O0

Ladies Lace OXfords and a few Strap Sanda Sl.75 grades. Sale Price to close out, pair S1.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07

Big line Childrens Strap Sandals and Lac OXords size s 10 l3: regular SIPS and $i5 grades. Sale Price ------- 9S
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
25c RIBBONS I5c

Big line of Plain and Fancy Hair Rib
 bons. These are regular 20c and 25c goods. Will be on sale in this Clean Sweep Sale at per yard-------------15c
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
95c SANDALS 5Oc
S1.50 0NF0RDS 9Sc

Infants Black and Tan Strap Sandals. size to 5, regular l5, grade. Sale Price, pair-----5Oc
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
LACE CURTAINS.

We have a big assorted lot of Sample Pairs of Lace Curtains which we will offer in this Clean Sweep Sale at ONE-IHIRD OFF REGULAR PRICES.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
SI.OO OVERALLS S5c

Mems Blue Label Bib Overalls, the kind you always pay Si.00 for will be offered in this Clean Sweep Sale at, per pair ----------------------
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07

Il S7.j0.
 E Mems and IuuE Men $
 rin- and sum
 h suits in all )ol Cashmere ld Norsteds; kuIar SD NaI-
 k. Choice S1.5O
The Mena weekly star., 1913-08-07
loo SUITS " Al

HUI v A ' ~ I $500
 Ii Mems and .ll n 2 Men S
 fug auISun-
 k 2 and g. Ice SuIiS; reg ar SlU values. | they go at l S5.00
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-16

day afternoon at the parsonage or the
First Baptist Church by Rev. DR.. w. f.
Watson. Miss Mary Gibson OF Richmond
is the guest of Miss Elsie Snowden or
South Washington street.
Miss Barbara Campbell has returned to
her home in Charles Town. w. Va. after
being the guest of Miss Kitty Barrett on
Duke street Miss Barrett. Miss Camp
bell and Miss Hattie Douglas were among
the guests at dinner on board the U. =.
s. Dolphin Tuesday evening when Lieut..
Richard Barry. Z. 8. N, was host. Mr..
1. L. Israel Of Helena, Mont. is the
guest OF his cousins. the Misses Genz-
berger, at their home on Wolfe street.
The members Of Alexandria German Club
Wednesday evening. November 20. The
Christmas dance will be given Friday.
December 10, and the New Year dance,
Wednesday. December 81. Mrs. George
Prior Anderton entertained the Afternoon
Card Club of which she Is a member,
Thursday at her home on Braddoek
Heights. Miss May Houston of VIII
mington n. c.. is the guest of Miss Vir-
ginia Fitzhugh at her home In Rosemont.
Miss Rebecca Kite has returned from a
visit to her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kite. at Somerset. Va. Mrs. Will
liam Horton Garlock has gone to New
York to attend the horse show. Mrs. b.
and Mrs. Charles E. Cox in Rosemont
Miss Elizabeth Davidson has returned To
her home in Washington after a
visit to her brother-in-law and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Suter. Miss Cath
crime Carter Critcher Of Washington was
the weekend guest Of Miss Elizabeth NJ:
Janney on Cameron street. Mrs Sale of
near Fredericksburg is the guest Of her
son and daughter-in-law Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Sale, in RoSemont.