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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
CALMUCKS ADDED
 TO RUSSIAN ARMY

Petrograd, December 25.-(Correspond- ence of the Associated Press.)-Haif a million Calniucks, members of a nomadic. pastoral race which has always been free from obligation to furnish any sol diers for the Russian army, have just been added to the Russian forces.
 A deputation from the Calmucks re- gently arrived in Petrograd with a re- quest that they be allowed to serve in the ranks during the present war. and offering to supply 50o.oo0 mounted troops if necessary. Our tribes have volun- teered practically en masse," declared the leader of the deputation.
 The Emperor's reply grants them Q military organization and privileges sim liar to those enjoyed by the Cossacks.
 The Qalmucks are born horsemen ana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
NEW BULLET TO
 FIGHT AEROPLANES

London, December 25.-tCorrespond- ence of the Associated Press >--Dr Charles Dawson, who discovered the famous Piltdown skull, has offered tc the British war office a new bullet fot protection against Zeppelins. The lieao of the bullet has cavity which con tains phosphorus, some of which is allowed to project beyond the apex ol the bullet. When the rife is fired. the phosphorus is ignited by the discharge As soon as the bullet hits the envelope or gas of a Zeppelin the gas is igniteo and the container eNplodes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
OFFICIAL PETROGRAD
 DISPATCHES DECLARE
 THE GERMAN FORCES SUFFER SEVERE LOSS
(Continued from Page One)

of AlSabah (the eastern horn of the Red seal but was forced to withdraw
 Copenhagen reports that Russia has ceded Sakhalin Island to Japan in ex- change for heavy guns (Sakhalin lies off the east coast of Asia and is separated from the mainland by the Gulf of Tar tary) The island was officially Russian until September, 1905. By the terms of the treaty of Portsmouth, N. H., the southern half was ceded to Japan It's area is estimated at 29, 400 square miles.
 'The newspaper Stampa, at Turin Italy, reports a great defeat for the French in Morocco. The French lost 30 officers and 12o0 men killed.
 ''The Petrograd correspondent of the London Morning Post reports that Rus sia has been forced to give up the at- tempts to take Cracow and must retire to the inner line of defense on the War saw-vistula front
 Berlin, December 25.-GeneraI quiet prevails, according to todays general headquarters report" says the official press bureau today. East of Festobert the Germans have wrested from the British another part of their fortified positions. Near Chivy, northeast of Vailly, German troops dislodged a com pany which had obtained a footing in front of the German position. Here 172 French were taken prisoners The enemy, in an attempt to take the po- sition. suffered heavy losses. French attacks near Souain, Perthes, north west of Verdun and west of Apremont have been repulsed."
 The press statement continues
 "In the eastern theatre of war the situation is unchanged.
 ''The Association of German Stage Managers has agreed not to discun tinue the presentation of operas written by authors of the enemy countries, pro- vided they are of truly artistic value and their presentation does not imply payment of royalties to the eneinN
 ''The imperial German chancellor, in a circular to the German diplomatic representatives. refutes the speech of the French premier M. Viviani, in the French chamber. The circular states that Germany proposed on July 26. direct negotiations between Vienna and St. Petersburg. This would have been successful if the triple entente had really assisted but France, fearing a compromise of her good relations with Russia, took no step for peace. Great Britain formally agreed, but at the same time manifested her intention to participate in the European war, W hich meant a victory for the Russian war party.
 "The chancellor states that the British navy already had concentrated July 24 and that a new conference, under the proposal Of July S1. after the concen- tration of the English navy, the mob lzaton of the Russan army and French war preparations, would have been held under the pressure of the mobil- ized arms of the triple entente.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
German Attack Indicated

Harwich, December 25.-(Via London, 10:50 D. m-)--A possible German attack on Harwich is indicated by the follow ing notice issued today by the mayor:
 Although an attack by the enemy on Harwich fortress is not expected at the present time, and there is no special reason for anxiety amongst noncombat- ants, it is considered desirable to notify the civilian population that in the un- expected event of beligerent operations the members of the local emergency com mittee and special constables will direct everyone as to the course to be pursued. All members of the civil population are hereby required to act strictly in &C., cordance with such directions"
 All visitors arriving at Harwich will be required to register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
SHOPMEN'S STRIKE
 IS DECLARED OFF

Muskogee. Okla, December 25.-The strike of the shopmen and repaiimen of the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad, which was called May 10, 1913, was declared off today. The strike will end December 2s. according to word from St. Louis received here today from o. A. Wharton, of the rail road employees department of the Amer ican Federation of Labor
 Over 100 men walked out. The rail- road has expressed its willingness to re-employ the strikers povided they qualify as expert workmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26

their horses are among the finest in the world, closely resembling the true Arab breeds The number of Calmuck sub- jects in Russia is given as about five million. They are Mohammedans
 In acknowledgement of the Russian Emperor's granting of their petition, the delegation announced that it was ems powered to deliver to the imperial treas uryAa a gift of s2Oo0OO in money and 15oo horses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
At the Lyric

Children by the hundreds will patronize the Lyric this afternoon. drawn by the fact that the finest animal act of the year is there with two trained zebras, . trained elephant trained horse and three dogs. The bill is strong, with sew eial excellent features, and makes one of the most attractive of year for the holidays The sale of seats is enormous and the indications are that the theatre will be packed to it's capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Mrs. J. B. Gastou

Mrs. J. B. Gaston, wife of the late Judge Gaston of Montgomery, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Will liam P. Redd. at 1916 Sixteenth avenue. south, yesterday morning at l o'clock. The remains will be sent to Montgom- cry this afternoon for interment. The deceased is survived by her daughter, Mrs. William P. Redd of Birmingham, Bernard Gaston of Montgomery and Mrs. T. S. Noise of Savannah, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Mrs. Dinah Stevens

Mrs. Dinah Stevens, aged 70, died yesterday morning at 6:35 o'clock at
 local infirmary. The remains were rs- moved to the home of her son. F. j. Blenders, 4624 Second avenue, north, where the funeral will be held tomor- row. Mrs. Stevens is survived by four sons: F. J. Blenders, ]. II. Renders, $. k. Renders and IA $. Renders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
46 ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH
 ELECTION FRAUDS

Terre Haute, December a5.--Torty- six men were arrested here tonight on Indictments returned by federal grand jury in Indianapolis, charging election frauds. It Is said that more than 100 are to be arrested. All the men were released on $25O0 bond each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
PRESENCE OF WOLF
 IS NEW TERROR

Petrograd, December 24-(Corre- spondence of the Associated Press.) The presence of the wolf as a new ter TOT on the battlehelds of East Prussia and Poland. is described in letter sent by a Russian officer to a Riga news paper.
 Wounded in an engagement which had driven the Germans from their trenches he found himself later to be the only living soul left on the field of dead. Pull ing himself together, and leaning on his sword he walked as best he could toward the supppsed shelter of his comrades in the woods.
 Just reached the edge of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Little Boy Blue"

Little Boy Blue the famous Vien- nese musical comedy will be the attrac- ton at the Jefferson theatre matinee and night New Years and the follow ing day matinee. It is a unique play with music in the lighter vein. 1t abounds with comedy, pretty girls and catchy songs. New York enjoyed itself at Little Boy Blue" for an entire sea- son and the larger cities of Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston kept it with them for many months The manage ment has organized chorus which has received much praise wherever it has been seen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Deaths and Funerals
Albert Ell;ott

The remains of Albert Elliott, who was killed in railroad accident on the Louis vile and Nashville railroad several days ago. will be sent to Holton, Kan. this morning for interment by Shaw 6, Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
James H. Blenk III

New Orleans, December 25-Archbishop James H. Benk is critically ill here, having suffered a relapse today after partial recovery from an illness with which he was stricken while in Chicago last month. At midnight physicians said his condition was grave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
SOLDIERS, WIFE LIVES
 ON $500 A WEEK

London, December 25.--(Special cor- respondence of the Associated Press) Some of the English women's Journals have been discussing with their readers the best way in which sailors wife can live on her "allowance' while her husband is at the front Here is the way one woman provides for herself and two children on a total ;ncoma of S5 a waelx.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Lands Big Army Contract

Chicago. December ao.-Orders for artillery harness. saddles and carteen covers. totalling 250.o00 pounds have been received by Chicago firm from purchasing agents for the English army, it was announced here today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26

powers of deduction if he goes badly astray in trying to figure out just how the play will end. It is unquesuonably one of the brighest comedies that has ever been presented at the Jefferson theatre.
 As for Mir Scott his abilities an actor make him ideally fitted for the brisk role of the novelist. While Seven Keys 10 Bald Pate" is a far cry from the charming Prince Chap" in which Mir. Scott last appeared here he is equal ly good in a decidedly different char acter. He has great deal to do actual ly and presumably, but he acquits him. self in q way to be expected of such a finished actor.
 John D. OHara and Laura Bennett, as the caretaker and his wife; Ethel h. tropidi, as the newspaper reporter; Spen- by as the blackmailer; Frank Monroe, as Jim Cargan; ]. Hoover Wright, as the millionaire and Lee Sterrett as the chief of police, contributed their share to the general excellence of the per formance.
 Seven Keys to Bald Pate will be presented again at a matinee this after noon and tonight, closing the engage ment Theatregoers should not overlook an opportunity to see one of the most diverting comedies of the season. None better will be seen here this year and maybe no other quite so good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
FIGHTING NEAR VERA CRUZ

Vera Cruz, December 25. Fighting has occurred between the adherents of General Car ranza and those of General Vil- la in the outskirts of Vera Cruz. The Villa forces, in unknown number, are advancing while the Carranza forces have been obliged to fall back.
 A strict censorship has oeen enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Trawler Sunk

Grimsby, Eng, December 25.--(Via London December 26. 2:30 a. m.)--The trawler Ocana was sunk by n mine today. Eight men were drowned, only the secopd engineer being saved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26

Christmas at the front, both east and
 west, saw no abatement in tho firece
 struggles that have been going on
 for weeks between the warning nations
 for some decisive result which might turn the tide of battle.
 The German forces in Russian Poland under Field Marshal Won Hindenburg continue their assaults on the Russian line, which blocks their way to War saw. Throughout the day and night before Christmas the invaders ham mered away in series of attacks, ac- cording to the latest Russian sta tement principally in the districts of Socha-
 czew, 2S miles west of Warsaw and Bolmow, Just south of Sochaczew. All these attacks were repulsed with great loss to the Germans. the Petrograd communication says.
 In the western theatre, both Ger mans and allies claim to have repulsed attacks at various points but there IS no indication in the reports of any material change in the situation. Having failed to secure a suspension of hostilities at Christmas time, Pope Benedict spent Christmas day working on his plan for the exchange of wounded prisoners who will not be able to take part again in the fighting. Italy has occupied the Albanian port of Avlona as the result of revolu- ton, which has broken out in Albania against the Turkish ruler, Essad Pasha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26

JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone iOos.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
New ]. 0. 0. F.
Hall Completed

The remodeliag of the Odd Fellows
hall on North Main street, which has
been going on since the falling in of
the roof some time ago, is completed.
The floor plan has been changed con-
siderably, the main hall having been
turned half around SO +. now occu-
pies one side of the building, the
kitchen and dining room occupying
the other. Two anterooms lead into
the lodge room, and in the center of
the building in front is a neat rest
room, undoubtedly for the benefit of
candidates waiting their chance at
the goat.
The interior color scheme of the
entire hall is cream and brown, the
carpets being green to match the
stencil work on the walls and ceiling,
Another feature of the new hall is
the hardwood floor in the main lodge
room. The Odd Fellows can well be
proud of their new home, which has
cost them but $4,000.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
Mexican Peace
Appears Probable

Washington, July 30.-Direct word
from General Carranza announcing
that "if Carbajal offers to surrender
unconditionally l believe the present
situation in Mexico will be solved +"
came to the constitutionalist junta in
Washington.
Carranza's message, dated at Tam
pico, directed Rafael Zubaran, head
of the agency, to deny reports that
he was endeavoring to place difficult
ties in the way of establishing peace.
Members of the constitutionalist
agency said they interpreted refer
ence to unconditional surrender" as
a reiteration of Carranza's insistence
that he would not recognize the Car
bajal government as legally estab-
lished.
They predicted the question of am
nesty and guarantees for the federals
would not be a stumbling block dur
ing the forthcoming parleys over the
transfer of government because they
said people in the territory once con-
trolled by Huerta now placed conf
dence in Carranza's assurances that
he would attempt no wholesale re-
prisals when he entered Mexico City.
Confirmation of reports that a
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
Woman Missing
May be Sick

The mystery of the disappearance
of Mrs. e. P. Lamson of Redding
from Weed few weeks ago still re-
mains uncleared, though there is a
belief that she may be in Castella,
from which place, it develops, she
wrote a letter three weeks ago to
Mrs. Louis H. Zeis of Kennett, a
friend. The communication stated
that the writer was very sick, that
she was on her way back to Redding
and that she intended to give up in
surance soliciting. Nothing since that
time has been heard from any source.
If Mrs. Lamson is in Castella a
mystery still remains. Either she is
in hiding is in helpless condition.
or is strangely keeping her identity
secret for unknown reasons.
The care and custody OF Ethel
Lamson, the eleven-year-old daughter
who was left here practically un-
cared for, has been taken by Mr.. and
Mrs. Zeiz of Redding. The little girl
went to Kennett Saturday.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
Sam Hill Highway Plans
Not Endorsed by Leaders

Severe condemnation of Samuel
Hill for attempted dictation of the
good road policy of Oregon and his
alleged effort to change the route of
the Pacific Highway from Willamette
Valley to eastern Oregon and the
launching of a campaign for the
states themselves to so into the road
making business marked the second
annual convention of the Tri-State
Good Roads Association at Medford
Tuesday, with 100 delegates from
California, Washington and Oregon.
w. H. Gore of Medford, George e.
Boos, secretary of the association, b
F. Nichols of Riddle, Ore, and John
H. Albers of Salem, Ore, took occa-
sion to criticise the prominent good
road advocate and president of the
Pacific Highway Association, while
Bert K. Greer of Ashland and other
delegates, who opposed Mr.. Hills at
tempt to change the Pacific Highway
route, warmly supported his efforts
on behalf of better roads throughout
the three states.
The discussion followed a letter
read by the secretary from Mr.. Hill,
in which he declared the refusal of
Marion and other counties in the Will
lamette Valley to bond for good roads
made the construction of the Pacific
Highway through that section prac-
tically an impossibility.
In welcoming the delegates, w. II.
Gore, president of the Medford Ma
tional Bank, said he was not sur
prised at the letter, as Mr.. Hill sew
eral years ago had endeavored to per-
suade him that the logical route for
the Pacific Highway was through
central Oregon rather than through
the Rogue River-Umpqua and Will
lamette valleys.
II told Mr. Hill what l believe
now" said Mr.. Gore-"that, while
sectionalism and petty partisanship
have no place in our good road policy
and the people of eastern Oregon, as
we'll as the people of northern and
southern Oregon, deserve good roads
and should have them, nevertheless
the immediate need and the first
work to be done Is to supply that por-
tion of the state which Is most thickly
settled with the first section of the
Pacific Highway, and that section
runs through the state from Ashland
through Grants Pass, Eugene to Port
land"
B. F. Nichols of Riddle, Ore, and
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
Land GrafterS
Found Guilty

Portland, July 30.-The twelve
jurymen voted solid on the first bal
lot for the conviction of Logan and
Minard and stood seven for acquittal
and five for conviction of Sellers. 1t
was on the second ballot that the
jury decided to return verdict Of
not guilty for Sellers, said the men,
bers of that body. - -
The defendants were granted thirty
days in which to file motion for a
new trial to arrest judgment On
motion of United States District At.
torney Reames the bond of Minard
was raised from $4,000 to $4,000.
Logan, the other convicted defendant,
is in Jail, not having been, able to fur
nish bail. ..........
The penalty for the offense of
which the defendants weer charged
is fine of not more than $40 200,
two years Imprisonment or both.
When the verdict was rendered one
of the longest and hardest fought
trials of recent Portland history came
to a close. 80 stubbornly was each
point contested by the respective at
torneys for the defense and the pros
ecution by the introduction of numer-
GUS witnesses that the trial endured
three weeks, having opened July 8.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
Plans Being Worked Out
To Settle Course of Highway

the floor of the valley beyond With
Mount Mclaughlin in the distance.
The highway follows the ridge for
a short distance with a view of both
of the valleys-one into Oregon and
the other into California-visible.
Then it drops and runs down along
the hillside toward the railway sta
tion of Siskiyou at the north en-
trance of the long S. p. tunnel.
Throughout the distance from the
summit to the foot of the hill the
grade is between and per cent
most of the way. There are no curves
with radius shorter than 100 feet,
and when the whole curve is not in
sight the sharpest curves have a radi-
us of 200 feet.
Overhead Crossings.
On the route it will be necessary
to cross the railroad twice-once at
Dollarhide crossing and again at
Steinman. In both of these cases
the highway will pass over the rail-
way on concrete bridges. At Stein
man a novel but very necessary piece
of construction is seen, where the
road not only passes over the railway
but turns three-quarters of a circle
and passes under itself. This was
done to save the expense of making
fill farther down which would have
used thousands of yards of material
Two miles more of grade and the
floor of the valley is reached, and the
highway winds amid farm scenes
which were seen from the summit
1000 feet above. 1t leads past min
eral springs, famous from the earliest
days.
After leaving Central Point the
road again approaches the foothills,
passes through the pass over the
Blackwell hills, where there is a
stretch of road from which the river,
valley land and orchard form a won
derful panoramic view.
Farther on the road crosses Rogue
river, passes through Gold Hill and
thence on down along the rivers
edge to the town of Rogue River,
thence along Rogue river to the Jose
phine county line.
:. 1t has been the effort of. the. en-
gineers to so locate the Pacific High
way as not only to make the most
permanent road with the least money,
but also to take advantage and show
off to the tourist travel of the world
much of the diversified and wonder
full scenery of Rogue River Valley.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
Small Boys
Caught Stealing

Chief Porter has been having all
kinds of annoyances the past week.
For some time has been searching for
a gang of boys who have committed
petty thieving about the city. Their
thefts consisted largely of small items
until recently, when they stole a
purse from bather at the Nat and
some change from the Park Hotel.
When Chief Porter rounded the lads
up he found they ranged in age from
IL to 16 years and come from the
best families in town. After much
sweating and many attempts all the
was recovered excepting the
money, which the lads had spent on
picture shows and the carnival
As the lads come from the best
families in the city Chief Porter has
decided to keep their Identity secret
unless they continue in their evil
ways. Neither their mothers nor
fathers have been notified, although
they told Chief Porter everything
they had done and produced all the
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1914-07-30
and County
To Aid Publicity

An ordinance appropriating $3.50
out of the incidental fund of klamath
Falls, with which TO pay for litera-
ture explaining the attractions OF
klamath Falls, was introduced into
the city council last night by Coun-
Gilman Leslie Rogers. This is the
last of three appropriations for liter
ature to be produced under the di-
rection of the Chamber OF Commerce.
The county court gave $500 and
the chamber itself gave $3.50. The
new booklets, which are to come from
The Northwestern Press, will be
ready for distribution in sixty days.
They will be illustrated in colors and
describe the advantages of Klamath
FOR the homeseeker.