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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
PROSPERITY DUE
 IN COTTON TRADING

New York, November 23.-Renewal of agitation in Houston, Tex, to have cotton futures markets closed by Congress be- pcause a decline followed their reopening a week ago. has led to a reply from the New York cotton exchange. It was wired to NJ. E. Edwards, president of the Hous- ton cotton exchange, and explained that the decline was due to liquidation by members of the syndicate and by hedge selling from Atlantic points. The mes- sage concluded:
 The cotton trade as a whole has the prospect of period of commercial ac- tivty and success in the immediate fu- ture and the New York and New Orleans exchanges will be the means by which all parties at interest will be able to par ticipate on equal terms" sa..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
NAME COMMITTEES
 TOCANVASSC|TY Mrs. Johnston Says Women Are Responding to Ap-
 peal For Belgians

Committees were appointed to can vass the city for the Belgian relief fund mt the meeting of the womens commit tee held yesterday morning in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. The committees for the old city were appointed but those for the suburbs and outlying districts have not been named as further time was required to get in touch with those interested in the movement in these localities.
 Mrs. Forney Johnston, chairman of the woman's committee, who presided yesterday, stated that the women of the city and district were responding nobly to the appeal for aid for the war stricken people of Belgium and that encouraging reports were received from every section of the state. The meet ing was we'll attended and much en- thusiasm prevailed. The names of the chairmen of committee will be an nounced as soon as completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
POSSE IS SEEKING
 SLAYER 0F BURTON
Gadsden White Man Shot and Killed by Unknown
 Highwaymen

Gadsden, November 23.-(SpecialO A posse of 300 men and boys are securing the woods around Centre county seat of Cherokee county, for an unknown highwayman who shot and killed James Burton, 55 years old. This morning at 10 o'clock an unknown White man called Burton to the road anc asked for a match When it was given the highwayman drew gun and demanded money. This. too, was
 given and then, it is said, the assassin
 shot Burton. The tragedy occurred be-
 tween Seeds store and the Hardin place.
 John Gambino, foreigner employed ir a restaurant at Alabama City, was arrested Sunday night on warrant charging the murder of Garfield Rhodes, whose body was found near the depot there several weeks ago. M c. Wood was arrested soon after the | crime and his trial for murder was to have been started today. but was | delayed to await developments grow | ing out of Gambino's arrest. Saturday
 Coroner Woodliff was Informed tha' | Gambino had made a confession of thu
 crime. Following an investigation th'
 warrant was sworn out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Latin Names Needed

f FOH1 lne NcW I 1Ofk Mdu.
 What is called cruller in New York is called "a doughnut in Boston, and what is called cruller in Boston is called a doughnut in New York. And so on through the list. There is no more cer- tainty or fixity about the popular names of dishes than there is about the popu- lar names of flowers and birds. At least 30 different flowers are known by the name of 'mayflower" in the United States The mayflower of New England is the arbutus of New York. and the wax myrtle Of the south. To obtain cer- tainty in such matters 1t is necessary t1 have scientific classification and a Latin name. When you speak to a boz tanical gent about a ''mayflower' he knows not what you mean, but if you refer to the Epigaea repens he knows exactly what you are talking about. Con sequently we shall never have any cer- tainty about what a dish is until we have regular scientific classification
 with Latin names. for all dishes. In that case the "botanical name of Vermont nasty pudding. would be something like mushius cornrhealensis, and no chance for controversy. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
TO GO TO LONDON TO
 DISCUSS AGAIN THE
 FINANCIAL STATUS

New York, November 23.-The committee of American bankers who drafted the re- port of conferences on the foreign ex- change situation with Sir George Paish and Basil Blackett, have asked Henry F. Davison of ]. P. Morgan & Go. and James P. Brown, president of the Philadelphia Trust company, to continue in London the discussion of the report.
 MT. Brown is in London and MT. Davi- son is expected to sail Wednesday with Sir George and MT. Blackett.
 The representatives of the British treasury have been summoned home to explain in detail the plan proposed for the resumption of foreign exchange. It's pro- visions were not clearly understood in London. The plan was prepared by a committee comprising Albert H. Wiggin of this city, MT. Brown of Philadelphia, and Benjamin Strong, Jr., governor of the New York federal reserve bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
THE MEXICAN FLAG
 AGAIN IS FLYING OVER
 CITY OF VERA CRUZ
tcontinued from Page one)

Candido .Aguilar. who succeeded Brig adler General Frederick Funston to- day as military governor of Vera Cruz, did not mince words when, through his chief of police, Theodore Feroziere, he told residents that any sort of disturb ance would result in the execution of the offending individuals.
 The proclamation containing this declaration was circulated through the streets as General Aguilar's troops were entering. The decree provides that all arms must be surrendered within 24 hours and that failure to comply will cause the shooting of the one in whose possession a gun Is found.
 This flat statement caused w. W. Canada, the American conusl, to call tho police station where he told Chief Frezieres that many Americans had deposited their arms with him The consul was told that General Agui- lar did not intend demanding them and in fact, expected the consul to use his discretion in holding the arms.
 Americans are not exempt from the order, but in cases where the authori- tien are convinced their standing war rants it they will be given permits to retain their arms.
 The proclamation ends with the state ment that any individual who com mits any theft or swindling operation or who enters any house or commercial establishment with the purpose of com hitting any crime will be executed This is made still broader in its ap- pitcation by one paragraph which says that "any one who does anything to al | Iterspublic order in any way and who E feils to respect life and property will be executed
 Vera Cruz will be dry, at least tenn porarily. On entering the Mexicans Hound saloons closed in accordance with an order issued by General Funston yesterday. Under a new order issued today. the saloons will remain closed until further orders.' Restaurants and hotels are allowed to sell wine and | beer with meals only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
'a1k;ng Machines-Ba]con

maj training. A little while ago the King tiring of the ordinary methods of reliev- ing his mind from the cares of state, in vested in four elephants.
 And now he spends all his spare time teaching his giant pets all that an edu- cated elephant is required to know. The four beasts are housed on a farm on the outskirts of Sofia, and every day King Ferdinand spends an hour or so with them. experimenting their toilet and training them. The King has brought his usual zeal and enthusiasm to bear on his hobby and the consequence is that his elephants would do credit to Q professional trainer. Not only do the pachyderms recognize their royal master when he visits them, but they can do sev- eral simple tricks at his bidding. The King is very proud of his pets, and when ever his court is visited by anyone of dis tiHction the royal guest is sure to be taken to the farm to admire the great beasts at their work and play
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
AVONDALE MAN
 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED

Columbus Ga. November 23.-H. c. Jcnes, special detective for the Central of Georgia railway, shot and seriously wounded Robert Henderson of Avon Gale, Alabama, following a personal difficulty here tonight.
 Jones declares the shooting was in self defense.
 The wounded man was taken to u To- ca. hospital where it is said his injur- les are serious, If not fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Dr. II. A. Harris. one of the most --''-rrici;. fe'.osvfi phys ysicians of Ensley. re- ceived a message yesterday morning announcing the death of his brother in-law, Capt. A. R. Drummond of the was killed on the firing line in France. Captain Drummond is survived by his widow and three small children. Dr. Harris has two brothers in the British service, one in the navy, the other in the army. Both are in active service with the allies.
 JIm James, negro, was shot and almost instantly killed yesterday aft ernoon about 6:30 o'clock by Joe Nich- o,son, negro. at No. 13 mines. Edge water. Nichols made his escape and at a late hour had not been captured.
 Will Wilson, negro, yesterday aft : ternoon was fined $50 and costs on charge of larceny and s10 for an escape. The negro was arrested for stealing a pair of trousers and when brought to the city jail was recog- nized as the prisoner who made a sen satIonal escape from jail several days ago 1eaping from window 30 feet high.
 At the trial yesterday morning Will son remarked that he would again make his escape if he got a chance and he meant 1t. for about z o'clock last night he was discovered by Ser aeant James Brodic attempting to dig his way out of jail. He had already removed several bricks in the Jail wall hen discovered. He will be given an : other trial this morning for attempting g fc break jail. He has already 800 days hard labor against him on the city doeket.I
 Deputy Grand High Priest Gum of the grand chapter. Royal Arch Ma Sons of Alabama was present in an official capacity at the meeting of the local chapter held last night and com plmented the officers and members on their efficiency. Mir. Gum made an address before the chapter, which was much enjoyed by the large number of capitular Masons present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, November 23.--(Special.) George ". Morris, a negro, appeared before Judge I. A Lewis this morning in recorders court with 12 cases of larceny against him. The man was sup posed to operate a pressing shop at 2030 First avenue and as soon as clothes were brought in to be cleaned or. pressed the negro took them to a pawnshop and pawned them. In each of the 12 cases the negro was fined from s25 to s75. the total fines amount ing to s400. As the negro was unable to pay his fine he will have to work 500 days for the city
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Amanda M. Mingea, wife of the late Capt. G. D. Mingea, who died Sum day afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Reed, in Ensley, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence of R. M. Mingea, the. services being conducted by the Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment fol lowed at Cedar Hill cemetery. The fol- lowing were pallbearers: Dr. William W aldrop. D. W. owen. Lee Moody. D. 1. Read, R. s. Hickman and George II. Stevenson
 The Bessemer city schools will have holiday Thursday for Thanksgiving Inc regular exercises will be held Wednesday afternoon at l o'clock il
 the auditorium, a splendid programme | having been arranged. The usua Thanksgiving offering will be taker 1 while at the high school a number O
 committees have been appointed to in vestigate and deliver the money an, 1 groceries donated to the poor an, l reedy families. The donations iron
 the grammar schools will be sent t,
 Mrs. E. M. owen. president of the loca United Charities. {
 l Mrs, l.. Fl. Humphries and Mrs w I l Crotwell have been called to Baltimor | by the illness and death of their broth l CT, L. A. Knowles, who died in tha l city from injuries received in an ac 1 oident in the Baltimore and Ohio rail | read yards while he was employ ed. MT Knowles Is a former resident of Bes l semer and was employed at the Crot
 we'll Brothers lumber yard. He was | member of the local camp. Woodmel | of the World. Interment was in Bal | timore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

By far the most pleasing 45 minutes of entertainment shown this season at the Lyric theatre Is the musical com edy, Home Again." presented by the Four Marx Brothers and company. It is an elaborate production in every particular and is full of rollicking fun. dancing Extraordinary and musical numbers, both instrumental and vocal, that are unsurpassed. The Marx brothers are all wonderfully talented, ard the same might be said about the company that supports thsm. Authur Marx. as the nondescript harpist, was wonderfully effective and got the lions share of the hand. but to Julius Marx. as "Schneider,Y falls the burden of the entire performance and right we'll does he acauit himself The scenic effects are great and the act fairly bubbles with frolicsome fun. The dancing number Is one of the best on the road.
 Sim Collins and Lewis Hart are a scream. Their burlesque of the strong men act is one of, the greatest laugh producers on the vaudeville stage. Their act all through Is riot of clev : erness and easily carries the second honors of the hill es
 In bright line of comedy conver- sation, Jack Donahue and Miss Marion Stewart lead up to an eccentric danc- ing number that is delightful in it's or figinality and remarkable in it's exc cution. As an exponent of grotesque dancing, ponahue has few peers on the vaudeville stage.
 q havento got the Do-Re Me- is 8 particularly clever and original song introduced in the comedy sketch "Spooks," represented by Whipple-Hus- ton and company The sketch Is on entirely different lines from the aver age vaudeville sketch and Is very clev- erly portrayed. It is pleading num- her.
 Lottie Collins, Jr.. rendered her sone number in a fetching maner. Her song You're Pocket Edition of You Mother Twenty Years Ago. was ex' ceedingly clever.
 Charlie Thompson as the openinu --aumber. was very acceptable, whii' he introduced nothing especially start flag, his act was in the main pleasing The Pathe Weekly service showing thu latest war pictures closed the bill.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Deaths and Funerals
The Rev. 1T. M. Huddleston

Funeral services over the remains of the Rev. T. M. Huddleston, aged 73 years. were conducted in Harrisburg. Ark, last week. MT. Hudd1eston died in Birmingham November II, at the residence of his daughter. Mrs, o. c. Carlisle, 2171s North Twenty-third street. He is survived by his daughter and a son. Carlos Huddleston, Caruth- ersville, Mo. MT. Hudleston was vet- eran of the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Black Patti

The Black Patti Musical Comedy conn psny, with its acceptable and capable fun makers, vocalists. comedians and dancers, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre'o on Wednesday, matinee and night. In an entirely new comedy with music, entitled, Lucky Sam from Alabam," :" written by Harrison Stewart, the co-star and comedian of the company. Sissieret- ta Jones, the original Black Patti, has been, provided with part which is suit able for her talent. and the supporting company is a very capable one. The en- tire house is reserved for colored people. Seats now on sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
H. V. Allen Pleads Guilty

H. " Allen yesterday pleaded guilty to charges of forgery and false pre- tense at a preliminary hearing held before Judge H. B. Abernethy of the court of common pleas and was placed under a $500 bond in each case. Fred C'Rourk and c. Nelson were dischafged on charge of stealing an automobile, and Charles Sanders held under s200 bond on the same charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Strange Royal Hobby

Sovereigns of Europe in ttmes past nave had some curious hobbies. A classis in- stance Is that of Citizen Capet. who made watches and locks better than he made laws. Today the Kaiser has liking for carpentry. King Christian learned the printers craft early in life. It has re- mained, however, says correspondent of the London Standard, writing from
 Sofia, for King Ferdinand of Bulgaria t
 take up the strangest pastime of allan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Visitors at Capitol

Montgomery, November 23.-(Spe- cial. l.)-Among the visitors at the cap itol today were H. A. Thompson of Greenyille. representative in the next Legislature from Butler county, and Claude Grayson of Mobile, representa- tive from that county. Both MT. Thomp- son and MT. Grayson were in Mont gomery on personal business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
CARRANZA TROOPS
 CAPTURE TOWN

Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, November 23.--Colonel Gomez, commandant here. re- ceived news today that 630 Carranza troops had captured the town of Sahuari- pa. 250 miles south of here. The garrison retreated toward Hermosillo. the state capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Legislative Delegation Meets Tonight

The members of the Jefferson coun- ty legislative delegation will meet with the citizens of Birmingham to-
 night at o'clock in the directors room of the Chamber of Commerce for
 the purpose of discussing with them the questions of what salary shall be
 rnid to the officials of Jefferson county
 when the fee system Is abolished under
 the constitutional amendment recently
 adopted. A large attendance is afric-
 ipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Robert A. Collins

Robert A Collins, aged 54 years. died yesterday morning in local in- fl mary after short illness. Mir. Col lins was 2 prominent merchant in Warrior and a number of relatives sur vIved him in Birmingham. The remains were sent to Warrior yesterday aft erpoon for interment by the Johns un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

LOST From my residence, sio Tuscaloosa avenue, one liver, white and licked pointer bitch; medium sixe; had on cole lar with my, name and address. Return to above addrese and receive reward, Champ Yeargin. 1l-2l-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

plays wrote "The Silent Voice. founding his play upon story by Gouverneur Nor ris. The story of ''The Silent Voice" is said to be very interesting and entertain ing. Charles Frohman present Otis Skin- ner in "The Silent Voice" at the Jeffer- sonu theatre Thanksgiving day, matinee and night. Seats now on sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24


 however, we were able to remove all our wounded in time.
 "The German frame of mind as we have known it since the beginning ot the war, again has manifested itself in an order to the reserve troops g copy of which was found in dead of f.cer's pocket. The order contains these words:
 "'Every French civilian found on the battlefield will be shot
 "This order is especially intended for youths who have just left school tc den the uniform.
 'It is worth noting also that the German government still adheres tt it's lying methods. The German state ments of the 18th of November men toned a violent attack by the French who. jt said. eventually were iepulsed at point ip the Argonne. Inquiry es- tablished the fact that at that poin and on that day the so-called violent attack consisted of a few shells. The Germans had nothing to repuise as they had not been attacked. This shows the degree of confidence to be attached to German statements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Cox Elected Trustee

scnfeld of Ensley held before Judge Alex c. Birch, ]. S. Cox was elected trustee, and authorized to wind up the business of the bankrupt Pending the election of the trustee Henry Keller was appointed receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Mrs. Emma May Stout

The remains of Mrs. Emma May sout, aged S5 years. who died Sunday morning at the family residence, c505 Sixteenth street, north, will be sent to Guntersviile this morning for in- terment by the Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
WilIs Probated

The last VIII and testament of the late Martha I. Wright was probated yesterday in the office of Judge J. P Stiles. The value of the estate. which Is bequeathed to her sisters and broth ers. was placed at about $60o0. Herman Brandes is named as executor witirou! bond
 The will of c. R. zeigler of Green vile, Butler county, was probated yes terday. His six daughters are named as sole beneficiaries. Lola Zeigler and Hsnson zeigler are named as exec utors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
r Otis Skinner

otis skinner is said to strike q strong note of appeal in his new and successful play. The Silent Voice in which he is satd to have scored very big success thIs season. Jules Eckert Goodman. the author of ''Nothsr.'' and several other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Mrs. Clara Hopper

Gadsden, November 23.--(SpeciaI.) Mrs. Clara Hopper. B years old. died at her home at Alabama City. follow ing an illness with stomach trouble. The funeral will be at the Methodist church at Alabama City at Il o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-24
Lombard Cathedral

The Germans have not altered their bombarded the Rheims cathedral. They also have sheiled. taking special aim, tie Bethune hospital. from which.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1914-02-14
The Writers.

Frederic Villiers has been q war cor
respondent for thlrU-six years for Lon
don papers.
George Bernard Shaw, the famous
dramatist. certainly does not suffer
from mock mOdPsty, for the other even
ing be announced publicly that he was
zone OF the most celebrated men In
Europe"
Owen WIster has been appointed q
member Of the committee to raise q
fund for a memorial to Samuel Gilman,
author Of Fair Harvard" In the
church at Charleston where Gilman
preached for twenty years.
The Ma-rhiOness Townshend, the
nrst peerless To become an editor. 70
the author OF a book Of verse. "In the
Kings Garden" She has been select
ed as editor Of the new magazine, Our
Dumb Friends. which will be publish
ed weekly In London. II will be the
official organ OF Our Dumb Friends
league.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1914-02-14
Fashion FrillS.

Answers to the questions indicated
By the plumes In the form Of an inter
rogation point on women's bats can b
found in the bIlls.-Albany Journal
As long as the better half doesn't
insist on the other half wearing two Of
her old hObble skirts for trousers we
don't think the clothing question win
cause much trouble.-Baltimore Star.
Everything depends on the point Of
view. A few years ago q boy whose
trousers reached only halfway to bis
ankles was considered a Jay. Now
they roll them up that far and think II
looks nne.-Cimarron Kan.l Jaekso-
MAN.