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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Homicide Increasing

Everyone knows that as compared with Canada, England and some other coun- tries the United States has black rec ord with respect to the crime of murder, and it is discouraging to find that there are no signs of improvement, says the Rochester Post-Dispatch. Frederick l.. Hoffman, who holds high rank as . statistician, has made a study in homi- eide which shows that the mortality rate from crimes of violence is six times greater in New York than in London. The total number of homicides in New York city for the period of 1901-1911 was 1266 and the rate for 10000 of popula- ton 5.5. In the same time there were only H2 homicides in London, where the rate per 100000 of population was O0. The rate in Berlin was 20 and for Paris 1t was 3.5.
 Of 30 cities in the United States for which statistics are given Memphis holds the most unenviable record, and Milwau- kee the best. Of the cities named the only ones with better record than Roch- ester are Milwaukee and Newark. N. J.
 In Rochester the rate per 10000 of popu- lation in 1908-1912 was 80 and in 1913 it
 was ST. In Memphis 1t was 6s.0 last year. as compared with 5S.S in 1913-1912. The startling increase of ST in Memphis ie compared with an increase of only O. in this city.
 The vital statistics of the census have been published since 1900. There has been a gradual increase in the homicide mortal l ity rates during that period. The rate for the group of 30 representative Amer. ican cities for the year 1913 was ST per 100000 population. and this Is the highest on record since 1884, with the exception of the year 1907. when 1t was 8.S. It Is more difficult to explain the in- crease in the homicide rate in the United
 States than to account for the compara- | lively low rate in England, but no doub, one explanation is to be found in tho ! failure of local authorities to enforce the court procedure in this country and tha | in England. Justice in American crimina courts is slow and often uncertain, whil' 1 in England. and also in ~anada, 1t il ! swift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
THE WAR SITUATION

strength Of the German defense lines along the western battle front is indicated by L semi-official note issued today in reference to artillery captured in at tacks on German trenches in the Perthes region on December A. The note says that with these trenches the French gained possession of two quick frers. sew eral siege guns mounted on carriages, one siege mortar of 245 millimetres, one gun of 50 millimetres with an armored cupola and a revolving gun of 37 millimetres
 Amsterdam December 27.-(Via London. ) Comparative quiet reigned everywhere in Flanders on Christmas Day. but heavy gun fire began again early yesterday morning. according to the Sluis corre- spondent of the Telegraaf. He says the Ge, mans have received further reinforce ments, especially at Nooke and Heyst
 Rome, December H-Turkey has re- moved the troops and artillery from Adri- anople and is sending them to defend the Dardenelles and the Bosphorous, accord ing to a dispatch from Athens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
MISS GRACE DODGE
 DIES|NNEWY0RK Was Prominent Leader In Charitable and Educa- tiOnal Work

New York. December 27.-Miss Grace H. Dodge, prominent for years as a leader in charitable and educational work, died today at her home here after a short illness. Her death, it was said, was due to a heart strain.
 Miss Dodge was born in this city in 1857. Her father, William Eari Dodge, was one of the best known philanthro- pists of his time. She early became interested herself in philanthropic work and from her ample means be- slowed many liberal gifts upon various worthy objects. She was especially in- terested in the work of the Young Women's Christian association.
 Miss Dodge was actively interested in the teachers college. Because of her activities in educatioal work Mayor Grace in 1886 made her a mem Der of the board of school commis- sioners of New York. At the time oj her death she was president of trus- tees of the American College fol Women in Constantinople, and was 2 member of numerous philanthropic or. ganizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
BECAUSE
 HED|DN'T 4F|XIT'
Moore Alleged to Have Shot Girl Who Pointed Toy
 Pistol at Him

Because it is alleged Cleveland Moore. negro. didn't "come across with the fixing" money he is now fin the city jail on charge of murder for having shot negro girl when she pointed toy cap pistol at him.
 The Moore negro was arrested early yesterday morning by Captain Newman and Officers Ball and Burgess at Thir- ty-fourth street and Fifth avenue on the charge of having shot and killed Lucy Bounds. young negro woman. The shooting took place Christmas morning and the negro woman. se- riously wounded in the neck, died in g local infirmary about 3 o'clock Sunday morning.
 Yesterday morning, Charlie Bounds husband of the dead woman, appeared at police headquarters and told Ser geant Eddie Lyons that he had met Cleveland Moore. who had admitted shooting his wife, but had promised tc "fix it up." However. the negro Bounds. averred that Moore failed to show up with the money, and that he had decided to turn him up to the po- lice as The was no account nigger anyhow" The negro then directed the officers to the place where the al. legged murderer was sleeping.
 On being captured Moore readily ad- mitted the shooting to the police. He said:
 why cap, 1t war an accident. This here Lucy Bounds she come in and say Look ye'er nigger. I'll shoot you, and a ha noinfq and fires Dtht0t at me. Then I takes my gun and says Look ye'er woman, shoot you, too And I shoots her right through the neck. It war an accident, cap-jesi an accident.-
 Captain Newman smiled and re- marked in an undertone: Yes, regu- lar Jefferson county accident"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
CHARLES M. HALL IS
 DEAD IN FLORIDA
Was Accredited One of Fore most Chemists of America.
 Received Parkin Medal

Niagara Falls, N. T.. December 27. News was received here tonight of the death at Daytona. Fla, of Charles M. Hall. president of the Aluminium Com pany of America.
 Charles Martin Hall was accredited as one of the greatest of America' s chemists. For his researches he was awarded the Parkin medal in 1911 He was born in Thompson. O., and was d graduate of Oberlin college.
 MT. Hall was a member of the Amer. fcan Association for the Advancement of Science, the Institution of Electrical Engineers of Great Britain, the Amer ican Philosophical society the Franklin institute of Philadelphia, and the American Electro Chemical society
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28

Scarborough, England, December 27-yia Iondon, 1l:47 D. m.)-The Dutch steamer Leersum, from Amsterdam. and the Brit ish steamer Galiier, from London, struck mines in the North sea today. The Leer- sum foundered and two members of her crew were drowned. The Caller succeeded in reaching port.
 St. Andrews, Scotland. December g fNia London, 11:27 p. m.)-A British tor pedo boat destroyer went ashore early today on the coast of Kingsbarns, six miles southeast of St. Andrews Her crew was saved by lifeboats.
 Tho destroyer, steaming south from Aberdeen to the Firth of Forth in the darkness and without shore lights, lost her bearings. After the rescue of DOT ton Of her crew, one of the Iifeboats was stove in by the heavy sea and the remain der of the crew were saved by second lifeboat only after considerable difficulty
 Paris, December 27.-ts:50 D. m.)-The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Apostolic Delegate Received

London, December 27.-Q:1S p. m.) The new apostolic delegate to Turkey. Monsignor Dolei, was received yester- day by Sultan Mohammed V, accord ing to Reuter- dispatch from Constan- tinople. Monsignor Dolei presented to the Sultan an autograph letter from Pope Benedict. It was the first oc- casion on which an apostolic delegate has been received by the ruler of Fur key without the intervention of the French ambassador.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
AMERICAN AIDED REFUGEE ID ESCAPE
 GEN. VILLA CLAIMS
Says Eduardo Iturbide Was Struggled Aboard Train By Leon Conova-Offi-
 cers Dismissed

Mexico City. December 24-Cvia El Paso. December 27. Delayed.) .)-General Villa tonight telegraphed officials at Chihuahua to remove Eduardo Iturbide from a northbound train and return him prisoner to Mexico City.
 Iturbide acted as governor of the fed eral district for short time after the Carranza forces evacuated. Upon the entrance of zapata he went into hiding. It was said he was concealed in a for eign legation until two days ago when started for Fl Paso. When this became known Villa Is said to have declared:
 "A foreigner, an American named Leon Conova, who claims to be a representa- tive of Secretary Bryan, smuggled Itur- bide Into a car and attempted to get him across the American border. Conova had no right to do this and has meddled un- warrantedly in Mexican affairs. Iturbide must be brought back to Mexico City and stand trial for the offenses with which he is charged"
 Zapata officials claim to have evidence that Iturbide forced employees of his plan tation to join Huerta's army during the recent revolution and have asked for his execution as a traitor.
 Villa and Gutierrez, in conference by wire today with Zapata, who was at Cuernavaca, decided to dismiss all former federal officers from the present armies.
 Washington, December N.-Villa agents here announced tonight the Green Book,' the latest diplomatic paper deal- ing with the Mexican revolution. would be issued this week. It was said Villa would explain in the publication why he is opposing Carranza and would make public certain hitherto secret documents designed to prove that had Carranza been made President he would have re- pudiated his pledges to the people and ruled the country as a dictator
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Hedden Shot and Killed

Knoxville, Tenn. December 27.--Joe Hedden was shot and killed at Duck town last night by Deputy Sheriff Joe Williams while the former was resist ing arrest. Hedden, so it was reported to the officer, had made numerous threats against his life on Christmas and bad blood had existed between them for years. Hedden was brother of Garrett Hedden. a noted moonshiner who was killed at Reliance, Tenn, seven years ago while operating an illicit still. Deputy Williams was a member of the posse which killed Gar rett Hedden at that time. The outbreak of serious feud Is threatened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
OFFICIAL REPORT OF ENGLISH RAID ON
 COAST OF GERMANY
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wards and Sub-Lieutenant Black burn.
 "The attack was delivered In day light. starting from a point in the vii cinity of Helgoland. The seaplanes were escorted by a light cruiser and de- stroyer force, together with subma- rines. As these ships were seen by the Germans from Helgoland two zep- peIins and three or four hostile sea planes and several hostile subma rires attacked them.
 Remain For Airmen
 'It was necessary for the British ships to remain in the neighborhood to pick up the returning airmen and q novel combat ensued between the mosl modern cruisers and the enemy's all craft and submarines. By swift ma. neuvering the enemy's submarines were avoided and the two zeppelins were easily put to flight by the guns of the Undaunted and Arethusa.
 The enemys seaplanes succeeded ir dropping their bombs near our ships but without hitting any of them. Int British ships remained for three hour. off the enemy's coast without being molested by any surface vessel ant safely re-embarked three out of tn, seven airmen with their machines Three other pilots returned later ant were picked up by British submarine. which were standing by. Their machinel were sunk
 Six Returned Safely "Sx out of the seven pilots returne, safely. Flight Commander Hewlett Il missing. His machine was seen in wrecked condition about eight mile from Helgoland and the fate of tn daring and skilful pilot is at presen unknown.
 ."The extent of the damage by tn British airmen's bombs cannot be esti mated, but all were discharged at point of military significance"
 Another naval airman, on Christina eve, dropped 12 bombs on an airshi shed at Brussels, but 1t was impossibl | definitely to ascertain the amount o damage done. Eight of these bombs, o which six are believed to have hi' were discharged at the first attack; tn remaining four on the return Flight Owing to the clouds of snoke whic
 arose from the shed, the effect coul
 not be distinguished"
 A statement issued Saturday by tn German admiralty snid eight Britis ships made dash into German ba
 and that hydro -aeroplanes conveyed b
 them dropped bombs on ships lying a anchor and also on gas. tank nea ,Cuxhaven without doing any damage. l It was learned today that the Ger Iman who visited England on Christina Day dropped bomb near Rochester only 2S miles east-southeast Of S St Paul's, London, and seven miles fror Grayesent. The bomb did no damage as 1t fell in the roadway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
.GLEE CLUB CONCERT ID OCCUR TONIGHT Alabama University Boys Will Sing at The South
 ern Club

The University of Alabama Giee club will give it's annual concert tonight at the Southern club under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy.
 There will be no invitations issued. Tickets are on sale at the usual drug stores and at the Southern club at q each. The tickets will admit the holders to the concert and to the dance which will follow.
 The university boys. arrived in town last night and were taken in charge by friends who showed them a good time. All of the clubs were thrown open to the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28

Harrisburg, Pa. December z7. Sweeping changes in the state govern ment are recommended by the Pennsyi- vania economic and efficiency connmis- sion in its report made public tonight. The commission was created by tho last legislature with wide powers of inquiry. It investigated every depart ment of state government.
 Recommendations in the report in- lc1ude: Civil service for all departments with a pension for emp1oyeA in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
At s4 Weeds His Early Love

FfOm tHe NeW 1OrK WOTtu. Wilnont, s. D.-Many years ago. whom David Hammond of Wilmot. nov known as Uncle Dave. was in the prime of life. he met and loved a young girl just budding into womanhood. Some thing estranged them. The young
 woman married another.
 Recently Uncle Dave, long a settler of Roberts county, left on a trip to tho east, the object of which he refused tc disclose. He returned home today ao- companied by bride. his sweetheart ct almost half century ago. She was Mra Barberg Burke of Illinois. The bridegroom is S4 years old; the bride e4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
SOUTHERN THEATRE
 OF WAR HAD ITS YSER
 AND WEST FLANDERS
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the village of Czarnabara had 10 be abandoned.
 Gradually the Serb inhabitants of the Macva recaptured after the rehabilita- tion of the Servian army, are returning to their ruined homes. Little is left of their stock. Here and there one sees A few porkers on the point of starva- ton and hundreds of hungry dogs. Even the prune trees Of the district whose fruit Is said to be famous all over Europe. have not escaped the ter TOT of war. Some of the orchards were Iloughed up by artillery fire, while others supplied fire wood and trench piling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Mrs. Bruno Injured By Husband

Jackson, Miss. December 27.-Mrs James Bruno was perhaps fatally in- jured by her husband, an inmate of the Hinds county jail, here today, when with her three small children she was visiting Bruno In his cell. After slashing his wife with a pocket knife, Bruno stabbed himself in the abdo- men. He will recover. Bruno, an Italian, was convicted for the murder of relative at Canton, Miss, a year ago, and is now in prison here pend- ing an appeal for new trial Off, cers said he apparently is mentally un- balanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
MANY CHANGES IN STATE
 GOVERNMENT RECOMMENDED

service of the commonwealth for % years. creation of all positions by leg islation instead of by appointments; islation instead of by appointment: and consolidation and reorganization of certain departments: and legisla- tion to give the banking commissioner authority to close all defunct or insoI- vent concerns, eliminating receiver ships, was also recommended
 The report will be transmitted to the general assembly when 1t convenes on January 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
French Vessel In Distress

Halifax. N. s., December H.-The French brigantine Amendee is in distress in latitude 4549 north, longitude 46.41 west, according to a wireless tonight from the steamer Haverford. The steamer Maine, bound from Philadelphia for Lon don, Is standing by but the heavy gale and high seas has made it impossible to take off the crew. the message said. The Amedee was bound with a cargo. of wine from St. Malo, France, for St. Pierre, NJ. l.. o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Romh Throwers Killed

San Francisco, December 27.-During services at a Hindu temple near the Panama Pacific exposition grounds to- day, an unidentified Hindu threw a bomb which wrecked the temple and seriously wounded a dozen persons The bomb thrower was killed in tn explosion. No cause for the act could be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Party To Florida

Gadsden, December 27.-tSpecial Monday a Gadsden party will leave here for Dead Lake, Fla, where they will spend several days on an outing. The party consists of State Senator Alto V. Lee, Mayor W. c. Bellenger, Joe Hammond A. Hagedorn, Judge L. L.. Herzberg, Sheriff John Lister. w. IT.
 Paschall and wife and Miss Fitzgerald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Cosmopolitan Clubs Convene

Columbus, O.. December 27-Forty universities and colleges were repre- scented at the opening session of the eighth annual convention of the Sorda Fratres Association of Cosmopolitan clubs here today. Dr. George w. Nay smith of Harvard university, and Dr. Washington Gladden. of Columbus. ad- dressed the delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Judre John T. Lackland

Thomasville, December 27.-(Special.) News reached here today of the death of Judge John T. Lackland. who was circuit judge of the First judicial cir cult. Juse Lsckland was just about tc complete his circuit of the fall courts when stricken in Selma. while on his way from Clarke county to Marengc county. An operation was found to be necessary and was fatal. Judge Lack land has resided in Clarke county fos about 30 years and was in the active practice of law until he was elected to the bench. and he was flling his second term on the bench The circuit has five counties in it. The funeral will be held in Columbus, Ga. Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Deaths and Funerals
Wylie Johnson

Columbia. December 27.L(SpeciaI) Wylie, two and one-half years old. son of Prof. c. W. Johnson. died yesterday. The funeral will occur at Headland to- day. that city being the family home of Mrs Johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Australian Cruiser Leaves Port

Valparaiso, Chile, December 27.-The Australian battle cruiser Australia, which came into this port yesterday. sailed today after taking on provis- ions. She has been cruising along the coast for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Of Little Use

From the Kansas City Journal.
 "Yes. I tried the experiment of an office girl instead of an office boy. She didn't whistle or smoke. but she failed to please the office force. "Why was that?' "She could never learn to go out and get the correct scorep Ft Fis8's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
To Raise Memorial Fund

Vera Cruz, December 27.-Pubhc con-
 certs were held here today to raise a fund for monument to the memory of
 the Mexicans who fell last April, dur
 ing the landing of the American forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Mullaney Gets Appointment

Chicago, December N.-D. J. Mullaney
 of Jacksonville, Fla. has been appoint ed a member of the American league staff of umpires, President B. B. John- son announced tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
The Grand Tour

From the New York Globe.
 Mazie-"Artie, where are we going on our honeymoon?'
 Artie-"Around the world. darling. They are going to give it in seven reels at the corner picture show
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
Dis.strous Fire At Marion

Marion, December H.-(Special) Fire at o'clock this morning de- stroyed three stores on Main street and offices in adjoining buildings were damaged by water. The fire originated in Moseley Bros. store and meat market. The ice house of ". II. England and the office and fixtures of the Electric company were destroyed. The Western Union and Postal Telegraph com pany offices, $. V. Woodnn's cot ton office and c. B. Carter's print ing plant were damaged by re- noyal and water. Sixty per cent of the loss was covered by Insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
MUCH PROGRESS IN
 WORK OF RELIEVING SUFFERING bELG|ANS
First Official Report of Re- lief Commission Shows How Food and Clothing
 Was Distributed

New York, December 27.-Remark. able progress in the work of getting goods, clothlng and medical supplies to the suffering Belgians Is shown in the first official report to the commits sion for relief in Belgium, received here today from the Headquarters in London. It tabulates the work up to December '. at which time fl relief ships had arrived in Rotterdam and their car goes totaling s1,ss1 tons and valued at H,617.sss. had been delivered to the people in Il provinces and eight large cities. ras
 In addition, the report said that 1s lighters had been loaded in Holland with food loaned by the Dutch gov ernment for immediate relief The cargoes distributed from Rotterdam consisted chiefly of food. although they included 3s6 packages of cloth ing, i91 packages of medical stores and much lumber to provide shelter for in- habitants of villages destroyed.
 Distribution of food from Rotterdam into the most remote provinces was ac- complished in spite of inadequate transportation facilities. The report continues:
 The province of Brabant, which inc cludes Brussels and Louvain, ard is therefore the most populous and most easily accessible, has naturally re- ceived the greatest quantity Of food, 15.535 tons of foodstuffs, including 2 69 tons of wheat and Al packages of cloth ing having been distributed there be- fore December 4
 Most Food to Liege
 "Liege and the surrounding province of Namur had received the next great est quantity--35S5 tons of food. mostly wheat, and 200 packages of clothlng."
 Hainault, the most southerly urov- ince. is in deep distress, the commis- sion says. because 1t includes the min ing and manufacturing towns of Mons Charleroi and Chimay, where most of the early fighting occurred. and where the large industrial population was thrown out of work. Transportation Is difficult because the canal system ooes not reach it.
 Nevertheless. 22S2 tons of food were distributed in Hainault and East Elan ders received more than 20e0 tons. Less could be done for West Flanders, where there Is still fighting and the commits sion up to December was able to get only 101 tons of food into that terri tory.t Luxembourg, hilly and difficult of access, has received 5S3 tons
 In the week ending December 4, 9. special consignment of 7o4 -ons of American corn was sent to Louvain, then on the verge of starvation.
 The commission says the medical supplies were not distributed in Bell gium, but were used for Belgian refu- gees in Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28
FOUR LOST IN FIRE

Cambridge. Mass. December 27.--Fifty inmates of the Cani- bridge City Home on Tannery street, North Cambridge, wete. rescued by attendants when lire late tonight swept through the structure. It was reported four lives were lost. Many of the ir- mates were lowered from win i, ,qows hy means of bed sheets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-28

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