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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
SUGGESTIONS FOR
CITY BEAUTIFUL
by MRS. w. C. sIBLEY

AS arbor day is drawing near, and sug-
gestions are sometimes asked for in be-
half of our city beautiful" and three
small trees in my neighbors gardens have
proved such constant source of delight
to me, I would be glad to have others en-
joy a like pleasure by seeing them planted
in many portions of our city.
The first of these is the dogwood, begin
ming in the early spring, with its cover
ing of beautiful snow white blossoms.
Before these has disappeared the green
leaves surround them Then all summer
the trees are so thiclSly covered with the
closely growing leaves as to be almost
impenetrable to the sunlight, with the
densest shade beneath. In the fall the
leaves begin to turn a bright yellow, then
to tan, then to rich crimson, sometimes
all colors appearing together, making the
tree of gorgeous beauty. When the leaves
fall the hidden scarlet berries are left,
and remain till almost blooming time
again.
Another tree in my neighbors' gar
den" and to be found in the woods sur
rounding our city, is the wild crabapple,
but their exquisite blossoms, with their
delicious fragrance filling the air for
many, many yards around them, atone for
their fragrance causes the chest to in
voluntarily swell for sniff. The little
sour apples are welcome playthings for
children, and when mixed with other
apples make delicious jelly for meats
Another of these trees is the hawthorn,
SO abundantly growing on the outskirts
of our city, helping to make them look
like beautiful natural parks. with their
shrubbery like shapes. exquisite blossoms
in the spring, dense foliage in summer
and myriads of scarlet berries in fall
and winter.
These trees are all of small growth
| take up but little space, can be planted
| in small lawns or in fence corners, and
even in back yards and help to make our
| city beautiful.
You have noticed that when the dog
woods are in bloom how the automobiles
and other vehicles and roamers on foot
through the woods. come back loaded
down with great branches of blossoms,
giving delight to all that behold them, as
well as themselves. But / sometimes won
der how long the trees will last, under
such constant plumber, and this might
be considered for having them planted to
prevent determination.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
NACO CITIZENS
ASK FOR AID

Naco, Ariz., December 6.-Citizens of
Naco, suffering under the harrassment
of continual striking of Mexican bullets
in the city today sent an urgent ap-
peal to their United States. Five persons
have been killed in Naco. and AZ wounded
by shots of the siege of tie Mexican
town of Naco. across the border.
kilograms concluding: For Gods sake
help u.s." were addressed to Senators
Henry Ashurst and Marcus A. Smith at
Washington and to Senators Albert B.
Fall of New Mexico and William A. Smith
of Michigan. Action by the Senate that
will automatically close ports on the
Mexican border whenever they become
the scenes of battle, is asked.
The telegram sent to Senator Ashurt
reads:
I'VE have appealed to Washington in
vain for some relief. Citizens of Naco
now come to you and ask you to help
us. For two months Mexican factions
have been fighting for possession of Naco,
Sonora.
There is no safety in the streets here
day or night and little in the houses.
We suggest you introduce bill, provid-
ing for automatically closing Mexican
border ports when they become the bat
tie ground for foreign factions, securing
immediate passage if possible. For Gods
sake help u.s."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
ITALIAN PREMIER
URGES COUNTRY TO
REMAIN NEUTRAL


of the treaty was accepted by our allies,
our friendly relations not being in the
least disturbed. Thus the declaration of
neutrality made at the beginning of this
conflict is according to the spirit and
letter of the treaties I recall this Incl
dent, wishing to demonstrate the COM
plete loyalty of Italy before the eyes of
Europe
The former premier was interrupted by
great applause. He concluded by urging
the maintenance of neutrality until the
necessity should arise to protect Italy
rights. Until then, he said, there should
be loyal observance of neutrality which
alone can give in any complete liberty OF
judgment and action. He recommended
great caution and watchfulness, and sale
that since the very life of the nation was
at stake, the government, Parliament and
the press must be cautious
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
BRITISH SUBJECT
KILLED BY BANDITS

Galveston. Tex. December 6.-Walter
r. Innes, British subject, was shot to
death by bandits at Julie, Isthmus of
Tehuantepec, Mexico, November %, ac-
cording to Roger lines, his brother, who
arrived here today with the mans body
en- route to Liverpool, Nova Scotia, their
.forper home.
Innes declares that his brother who
was manager of plantation owned by
Chicago capitalists, was fired on from
ambush when he attempted to extinguish
fire brand which had been thrown on
the porch of the plantation dwelling An
investigation is being made by the British
and American consuls.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
THE WAR SITUATION

LODI, the second city of Poland, and
lying 10 miles to the west-southwest of
Warsaw, has fallen to the German arms.
1t was occupied Sunday, according to
an official announcement from Berlin.
Around this important town a desperate
battle has ragged for days. Countless
thousands have fallen in desperate hand
to hand conflicts and from the shells of
hundreds of guns.
It was evident from the occupation of
LODI by the Germans that the heaviest
kind of fighting has been going on, for
late advices told of vicious attack and
bombardment of LODI and fighting on
the outskirts OF the city, and previous
to that, of operations 20 miles west of
Piotrkow. which lies considerably south
of LODI, and along a line from Glowno,
16 miles northeast of LODI, to the Vistula
river.
LODI long has been an objective poin ].
of the German army. 1t has grown in
recent years from an insignificant place
to one of the most populous cities in the
Russian empire. In 1910 it's population
numbered 415,604, and with this important
place as a base the Germans are ex-
pected to make a strong effort to reach
Warsaw.
Regarding other operations in the east,
the Servian war office reports Servian
successes on tile whole front, with the
capture of 24o0 men and four complete
batteries.
On the other hand Vienna reports that
Austrian troops are gaining ground south
of Belgrade.
In Flanders and the north of France
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CROP ESTIMATES
DEPRESS COTTON
Price Changes in Market as
Result of Trading Is
insignificant

New Orleans, December 6.-Price
changes in the cotton market as the re-
suit of trading last week were signif-
cant. The most active future positions
lost 6 to ii points. At one time they
were 10 TO % points under last week S
close and at another time they were
Z to 10 points over. The range for the
week was 25 to 80 points.
Large crop estimates by brokers' spot
people and private crop reporting bu-
reaus were the main depressing in
nuences of the week. Added to it was
hedging by spot owners and some lit
tie liquidation of long cotton on the
fear that the governments estimate of
the yield next week would be high.
The market acquired a considerable
short following which, late in the week,
proved source of strength. Shorts who
wanted to cover over Sunday found lit
tie cotton for sale.
In the spot department prices lost a
quarter of a cent middling closing at
1850 against 7-16c last week and
i 3-16c this week last year. Sales on
the spot amounted to 1920 bales, against
year; sales to arrive amounted to H.
S75 bales. against $3.50 last week and
1902 this week last year.
This week the trade will be concerned
chiefly with bureau reports. Tuesday
the census bureau will Issue a statement
on the amount of cotton ginned up TO
the first of December, and Thursday the
department of agriculture will issue its
regular annual report on the size OF
the crop
The first report will probably be used
as the basis for several important pri-
vate estimates, but they can hardly be
higher than the highest of last week,
which was 16,450,000 bales. 1t is likely
that it will take figures of 15,S00,000
bales, or higher, from the government
to bring about much of decline, while
figures of 15,500,000 or under would
stimulate buying, especially from the
short side. Some bulls consider that the
price levels recently reached have dis
counted report of 100000 bales.
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Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December &C p. m.)-The
sluggish state of the atmosphere has de-
veIoped an unexpected rainy condition
over practically all the Central valley
sections. This rain area connects with a
general rain area over the Lake. Atlantic,
Ohio valley and east Gulf states, and one
of snowfall in the Missouri valley and
northern Rockies, SO that unsettled
weather is widespread. In most of those
regions where no rain occurred, there Is
general cloudiness.
Temperatures have changed little with
in the last "a hours, and from present
indications we can expect little change
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Won MULLER BEING
BROUGHT TO ENGLAND

London, December 6.-Captain Won Null
Ter of the German cruiser Emden, which
was rushed ashore recently in the Indian
ocean during a fight with the Australian
Sydney, is being brought to England to
be confined as prisoner. Thus will be
averted the controversy which appeared
to be threatening in Australia when cable
dispatches said there was proposal to
give Captain Won Muller a great reception
and that the proposal had aroused ;,
storm of opposition. 1t is not known where
Captain Won Muller will be detained.
The whereabouts of another distin-
guished naval prisoner, Lieutenant Vor
Tirpitz son of the German minister OF
marine, is being kept secret. Lieutenant
Won Tirpitz was captured early in the
war.
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Cruiser Damaged

Paris, December 7-d:35 p. m.)--The
Turkish cruiser Hamadieh. seriously dam
aged by a torpedo. with difficulty got
black to Constantinople, according to u
Havas dispatch from Sebastopol
Competent circles, the same dispatch
says believe the Germans are transfer
ring the main operations to the east and
are combining themselves in the west to
a stubborn defense. French troops tour
ing in from the German central provinces
seem to confirm this opinion.
Lack of news from the Turkish front
is explained by the rigors of the climate.
this region being situated at height of
nearly 10000 feet, the temperature averas-
ing % degrees below zero. All indications
are that there will be no serious opera
tons in this war theatre during the win
tar
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COMIC OPERA is
OPENED IN PARIS

Paris, December 6.-dhe Comediens
Franchise and the Opera Comique to-
day gave their first performances since
the war began. Each was filled to it's
capacity and patriotic programmes
aroused great enthusiasm. Performers
comprised those whose classes have not
been called to the colors.
The Marsellaise, recited and sung by
GLORIOUS In revolutionary costume, as
sisted by band, was the climax of a
great patriotic demonstration at the
Comediene Franchise.
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FURIOUS BATTLES
FOR POSSESSION OF
LODI CONTINUING
Continued from Page One)

in these siege operations successes and
reverses only mean gain or loss of few
hundred yards and slight readjustment
of positions.
Seemingly more important is the unof-
fetal statement that the French have
seriously interferred with the German
communications between Metz and the
Woeyre district in France, for here, as
elsewhere, command of the roads is of
the greatest Importance.
II was announced officially tonight that
during his visit to France, King George
conferred the Order of Merit on Field
Marshal Sir John French, and also pinned
the Victoria cross on the first Indian SOL
der to win that decoration
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
CHURCH IS DEDICATED
Rev. W. B. Crumpton Conducts Serv-
ices at East Thomas Baptist

The East Thomas Baptist church was
formally dedicated and turned over to the
congregation for worship yesterday morn
Ing by the Rev. w. B. Crumpton of Mont
gomery secretary of the state board of
missions c. E. Holcomb, chairman of
the building committee. turned over the
keys and church property 20 the board of
deacons #. NJ. Downs receiving it in tho
absence of the pastor, the Rev. G. W.
Steele, who is i'll at st. Vincents hos
pital
DR.. Crumpton preached an eloquent SER
mon at the morning service. A special
musical programme was rendered by the
choir under the direction of w. c. Steele
with Mrs. M. l.. Flowers at the organ.
The church and equipment represent an
expenditure of $2725.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
BARON Won DER GOLTZ
LEAVES BERLIN FOR
|CONSTAN TIN CPL E

London, December 6.-Q1:50 p. ma
Reuters Amsterdam dispatch says Field
Marshal Baron Won Der Goltz, who re-
organized the Turkish army, has left
Berlin for Constantinople.
Field Marshal Won Der Goltz, accord
ing to a recent Berlin dispatch, was re-
lieved of his position as military governor
of the portions of Belgium, under German
control and attached for the remainder
of the war to the encourage of the Sui
tan of Turkey.
In 1883 Baron Won Der Goltz was sent
to reconstruct the Turkish army and re-
manned there Is years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
ALIENS TO MAKE
RED CROSS SUPPLIES

New York, December 6.-Worl< in max
ing Red Cross supplies is to be provided
for several hundred aliens detained by
the immigration authorities on Ellis Is
land because of war conditions For the
most part they are Russians, Austrians
and Germans who cannot return to their
native land. Materials for rug making
weaving, knitting socks and other articles
and dressing dolls will be provided, the
finished articles to be shipped to Europe.
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FRENCH ARTILLERY
FORCES GERMANS TO
LEAVE VERNELLES
Continued from Page One)

65 yards of our lines, was repuled the
Russians taking position further back
and leaving many killed and wounded.
From Vienna it is officially reported
that small engagements near TymbarlS,
Galicia, have been successful to our arms.
1.-The position in southern Poland is UNI
changed. The battle continues in north
ern Poland.
Southeast of Arandjeovac there is
stubborn fighting without decision. Three
hundred prisoner S were taken yester-
day."
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THIRD SESSION OF
THE SIXTY THIRD
CONGRESS WILL
CONVENE TODAY
Continued from Page one)

1ect Secretary Daniels will appear be-
fore the committee during the week to
discuss the building programme and naval
requirements. Champions of increased
naval construction afA certain to urge a
three or four battleship programme, the
erection &C more torpedo boats and sub
marines and increased OUTLAWS for avia-
ton work.
To Press Waterway Bill
Rivers and harbors appropriations,
greatly clrtailed at the last session, will
BIO pressed again. but it is not likely,
according to party leaders, that new pro-
jects will be urged.
Another measure which will occ3py
much Of the sessions attention will be
the ship purchase bill, which it is un-
dcrstood, will be included in the admin
istration programme. Constitutional
amendments for suffrage AMI national
prohibition also are pending.
president Wilson is for my cotton
warehouse bill, and it will pass the
House." declared Representa- live Lever
of South Carolina today. He added that
Chairman Horny of the rules commute G
would report tomorrow a rule to con-
slider. that committee already having
agreed to it, The bill is a substitute for
a similar measure that passed the Sen
ATE, and is designed to make the pur-
pose of the legislation more clear.
Il have no doubt" Mr.. Lever said
that the estimates to the various con-
eressional committees show large i'll
creases over last year, The increase in
the estimates of the Secretary of Agri-
culture to Congress tomorrow aggregat-
ing S20,T06,000, constitutes an increase &c
$4,000 and this increase probably is tn,
lowest of the big appropriation drafts
The agricultural bill probably will Eot
provide the money needed for the sup.
precision of live stock foot ard mouth
disease epidemic, but a separate bill prob
ably will be reported to the House will
an appropriation aggregating S2,500,O00.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
New Cabinet Formed

Paris, December 6-Q1:14 2. m.)-Ths
Havas correspondent at Nish, Servia,
sends the following coalition cabinet
which was formed by Nikola Pachitch to
replace the cabinet that resigned Satur-
day: premier and foreign minister M
Pachitch; minister of finance, M. Pacsu
minister of the interior, Ljouba Jovano-
witch; minister of worship, M. Davido-
witch; minister of works, M. Brachko
witch; minister of war, Colonel Bokovitch
minister of commerce. VIOLA Marin
kovitch; minister of justice, M. Djourv.
chnich.'
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Monday or Monday night over any ex-
tensive section of country. Temperatures
are moderate over practically all eastern,
central and southern sections, and only in
the far northwest, beyond the Canadian
border do we find very low readings.
Calgary reported zero at p. M, and the
next lowest report came from Havre, Mon
tana, % degrees above zero
Sprinkles of rain were reported in Tex
as, and general cloudiness prevailing all
around us, will make clearing weather
uncertain in Alabama Monday. 1t now
hooks like continued cloudness with light
misty rains and nearly stationary tenn
perature.
Summary of observations made at
United States weather bureau stations
during the "a hours ending 8 p. m, 18th
meridian time December 6:
Tnt., rxsf,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
RUSSIAN FORCE
BOMBARDS CRACOW

The Hague, December 7.-(Via London,
10:4e a. MA Russian staff officer today
asserted that according to official reports
Russian force is bombarding Cracow
and suburbs from the southeast. The
officer added that the Russians have left
a sufficient force to oppose a renewal
of the German offensive and that they
will concentrate all their forces for an
entrance into Germany OIL the line of
Cracow. Oppeln and Breslau.
The officer said that according to his
information cholera is ravaging the Pre-
mysl garrison.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
PERFECT PLANS FOR
RED CROSS MEETING

Washington, December 6.-Plans for the
tenth annual meeting of the American
National Red Cross here Wednesday was
perfected tonight. President Wilson, as
active head of the organization, will pre-
side Wednesday.
An interesting review of international
relief work will be presented by Coun-
selor Lansing of the state department.
also an official of the society. THE Red
Cross and the European war" will be
discussed by Miss Mabel Boardman, chair
man of the national relief committee.
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Insurance Report

The Hague, Netherlands, December 8.
(Via London, 12:40 p. m.)-Since August 49,
according to an official report, the Ger
man Military Service and Life Insurance
company has paid out s3,7500O0. The
amount paid from October 10 to November
II was s1,S42,250. On November 26 alone
disbursements amounted to S110,250. Daily
payments last week averaged $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-07
Turks Take Keda

Constantnople, December 7-(Via Lon
don, 2:05 a. MA communication issued
today says:
I'VE have Occupied Keda, an important
point 70 miles east of Batum (Trans
Caucasia) by a daring coup our troops
damaged the electric works at Batum.
Three hundred Russians who were sent
from Batum TO retake bridge occupied
by the Turks were ambushed and an
initiated.
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Answer Protests

Belne, Switzerland, December 7.-(Via
Paris, 1896 a. m.)-The Swiss government
received Sunday British and French re-
plies to protests against violation of Swiss
neutrality by the recent aviation raid on
the Zeppelin works at FriedTichshofen
Both countries declare their aviators had
orders to respect Swiss neutrality and
express their regret at the incident.
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SANTA CLAUS SHIP
SAILS FOR GENOA

Marseilles. December 6.-(Via Paris, II 80
p. m.)-The United States Santa Claus
ship Jason sailed for Genoa today after
landing Christmas presents for French
children. From Genoa the Jason will pro-
coed to La Rochelle to take on French
exhibits for the Panama exposition.
The work of opening the 1900 crates
brought by the Jason and sorting and
dispatching their contents to their desti-
rations is proceeding actively.
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Weather Forecast

Washington, December 6.-F'orecast for
Alabama Mis- sissippi: Partly cloudy Mon
day and Tuesday, variable winds.
Georgian Partly cloudy Monday and
Tuesday. moderate north winds.
Tennessee: Cloudy with probably rain
Monday and Tuesday.
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Pugilists Enlist

London, December 7.-(3:04 a. m)
Among the latest recruits for the Welsh
Horse regiment, in training ut Norfolk
is 'Jem" Driscoll, the English feather
weight pugilist and holder of the Ions
Gale belt as champion of his class in this
country.
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Heavy Losses

Lodon, December 7.-(2:05 a. m.)--An Of
fetal telegram from main headquarters
received at Berlin and transmitted by
way of Amsterdam to Reuters says LODI
was occupied by the Germans Sunday
afternoon, the Russians retreating after
severe losses.
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Deaths and Funerals
H. l.. Little

Funeral services over the remains of II.
l.. Little, who committed suicide Satur-
day afternoon, were conducted yesterday
afternoon at o'clock from the family
residence, 2620 Thirtieth avenue, north
Interment was in Emwood cemetery.
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John French HOnOred

London, December 6.-S:25 p. m.)-Dur-
ing his visit to France, King George con-
ferred the Order of Merit on Sir John
French, commander of the British forces
on the continent.