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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
LORD ROBERTS I
DIES IN FRANCE
Noted British Field Marshal
Succumbs to Pneumonia.
LoNeEo TO SEE INDIAN army

Retired Commander Suffered Severe
Chill Last Thursday and the End
Came Two Days Later-For Several
Years He Had Been an Ardent Ad-
vocate Of Compulsory Military
Service.
London. Nov. 16.-Field Marshal
Earl Roberts died in France from
pneumonia. A telegram from Field
Marshal Sir John French, commander
of the British expeditionary forces on
the continent, appraised Earl Kitchener,
secretary of state for war, of the death
of England's great soldier. The tele-
gram read:
81 deeply regret to tell you that Lord
Roberts died at 8 o'clock Saturday
evening"
London was stunned when the war
bureau made public this news:
"Bobs"-Lord Roberts-hero of the
South African war and retired field
marshal of the British forces, the mil
itary idol of the generation, expired in
France, where he had gone, in spite of
his eighty-two years, for one last look
at Tommie Atkins and the Indian
troops in action-for one last smell OF
gunpowder on the firing line.
Your grief is shared by us who
A1o ~
chief" Field Marshal French tele-
graphed Lady Roberts in the name OF
the army serving in France "As he
was called, it seems filter to the end
ing of the life of a great soldier that
he should have passed away in the
midst of the troops he loved so well
and within sound of the guns
King and Queen Shocked.
King George and Queen Mary, great
~ shocked by the unWelcome news OF
Lord Roberts sudden death, sent mes
sages of coincidence to Lady Roberts
and her two daughters, Lady Aileen
Mary and Lady Ada Edwina Stewart
Field Marshal Roberts suffered
| from q severe chill OIL HUI SudS etliI
pneumonia rapidly developed. His
great age greatly initiated against
his recovery. The veterans devotion
to the interests of the army, his hare
work in this connection, and his seem
ing good health had been the subjec
of comment since the beginning O
the war.
The terrible dampness of the con
tinental battlefield overwhelmed the
aged veteran, who in younger day:
had withstood the scorching suns o
India and the rigors of campaigning
among the kopjes of South Africa.
Despite his age he had never ceased
hard work since his nominal retire
ment, and he often remarked he live'
vigorously abstemious life that h
might reserve his strength for hi
country. During the past five or si'
years, when the German war clout
had been growing, he prosecuted al
active campaign to persuade the ma
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
J.ps Enter Tsinetau.

Toxic, Nov. 17.-Japanese troops
have entered the German fortified pc.
sition Of TsingtAu. in the Kiaochou
territory. Ceremonies, including me.
mortal services for the dead, were
held. The siege of Tsingtau ended
Nov. I.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
TO STOP WAR NEWS LEAKAGE
One London Rail Station Closed te
Continental Traffic.

London, Nov. 1.-THE British au-
thorities are adopting stringent meas
ures to prevent the leakage of mill
tary news to Germany. Charng Cross
station has been closed for CONT
mental traffic until further notice All
trains for Flushing or for Dieppe or
Paris will start from Victoria station
and all passengers will be searched
before they enter the train and all
luggage will be overhauled.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
PAPAL PEACE NOTE ISSUED
Pontiff's EncyclicaI Attributes War to
Four Causes.

Rome, Nov. 1.-THE pope has
caused to be published his announced
encyclical urging peace among the
warning nations of Europe.
The pontiff attributes the war to
four causes, namely, lack of mutual
and sincere love among men; con-
tempt of authority; injustice on the
part of one class of the people against
another and the consideration of ma
terial welfare as the sole object of
human activity.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
CATTLE KILLING RESUMED
Every Animal Slaughtered Individually
Inspected,

Chicago, Nov. distinguishing OF
live stock Of the Chicago Union Stock
Yards was resumed after nine-day
quarantine placed by federal and
state authorities because of the prev
alence of foot and mouth disease.
Only animals passed by state and
federal veterinarians as free from the
contagion and shipped in from dis
tricts where the disease has not been
reported are allowed to be killed
Each animal must be passed individual
ly by an examiner.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
AnotherNatiOntOCe Get
Into War.
FIGHTING SLACKENS
IN NORTHERN FRANCE
No Indications, However, That
Germans Intend TO Retire.

London. -Iov 17.-Fast and furious
fighting both in the eastern and west
ern arenas of the war is expected by
English military observers to make
the present week memorable. Hints
from the front encourage them to ex-
pect that the week will see the Ger
man tide through Flanders begin to
ebb. The cheerful note sounded by
the French official communication in
dicating that Ypres, Armentieres, Be-
thune, Arras and other inland gates
to the French seacoast remain so far
impregnable is doubtless responsible
for the English optimism.
OF equal interest with news from
the active war theaters is the indica-
ton from Athens that Greece is to
cast it's lot with the allies.
The correspondent of the Exchange
Telegraph company says it was an
nounced in the Grecian chamber of
deputies that Great Britain had adj
vanced the Greek government 100000
900 drachmas ($S,O00,000) to pay for
warsiips for Greece to be construct
ed in English shipyards
What Will Mosems Do?
OF greater Importance to Great
Britain than any of the days passing
events was the question of the atti-
tude in the world war to be taken by
the millions of Moslems in her colo
NAL possessions. Reports emanating
from Germany are that the Moslems
in some instances at least are siding
with the sultan of Turkey, to whom
they owe spiritual allegiance, as
against Great Britain.
The vigor of the Teutonic offensive
there is at present little indication of
resolve on the part Of the German
staff to abandon plans which already
have cost the Germans 50 dearly.
The latest reports indicate the fight
ing along the User canal between
artillery exchanges. The French de-
clare the Germans have been driven
from all recently occupied positions
in this region and around Ypres and
that the line is about the same as it
was a week ago. when the Germans
began furious assaults south of Dix
nude and in the Ypres region.
Germans Massing in East
In the eastern theater of war the
Germans are massing in the face of
the Russian advance. 1t is said that
great German forces are being con
centrated at Thorn, Posen and Bres
lau with the idea of keeping the Rus
SLAMS out of the important districts
of the provinces of Posen and Silesia
word of caution comes to the al
lies from Petrograd, and it is signifi
cant in the light of recent report,
from that point predicting prompt
invasion of Germany following the
German-Austrian retirement before
Warsaw. The allies are told the,
must not expect the Russians tt
sweep on to Berlin over night, as thi!
advance may take months and ever
longer ''t
Russian arms seem gradually to b,
moving toward Cracow and a siege o
Investment of this Austrian fortress
seems to be not far off. A Copenha
gen dispatch says it is rumored Their
that Cracow will not be defended, a
the Austrians fail to see why that cit
should be bombarded and laid in ruin
\ for no reason. The dispatch state
the Russians would not be unwilin
to give good terms for the capituls
] ton of Cracow because the city i
\ largely Polish.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
NO BATTLE SURVIVORS SEEN
Chilean Hospital Ship Returns From
Fruitless Search.

Valparaiso, Chile, Nov. 1.-THE
Chilean hospital ship Valdivia, whicl,
has been searching the seas for pos.
sible survivors Of the British cruisers
lost in tho engagement with the Ger.
man squadron OF .the Chilean coast
Nov. I, arrived At Taloapuana and 70
ports its search, entirely without sve.
o0ss
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-11-19
NEWLANDS WINS BY SO VOTES
Official Canvass in Nevada Contest Is
Completed.

Carson, New, Nov. 17.-Francis G..
Newlands, Democrat, was reelected
United States senator Nov. 3 over
Samuel Platt, Republican, by thirty.
eight votes, according to the result
of the official canvass, just completed.
The complete vote was: Newlands,
Democrat, S,075; Plat, Republican.
S.O37; Miller, Socialist, 5,436.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
NOTABLE AFFAIRS
 OF SOCIAL INTEREST Miss Marguerite Lewis
 Gives a Dance PROSPECTIVE EVENTS
Weddings-Luncheons-Other Mat ters That Interest Society-Mr. and Mrs. Allen to Enter
 tain for Visitor
By MYRTLE MILES

Miss Marguerite Lewis gave delightful dance last night at the home of her par ents, MT. and Mrs. R. A. Lewis, and in- cluded more than 100 of her friends in the college set in the courtesy. The enter tainment was informally planned and the hospitality shown the young people was charming. Garden flowers picturesQuely placed gave an air of festivity and the lawn was place of gay color and bright ness with lanterns hanging from the trees.
 The hostess who is one of the most beautiful girls in the younger set, was becomingly gowned for the evening in a pink taffeta dancing frock. Several at tractive visiting girls were at the dance among them Miss Evelyn Burd Smith Of Selma, Miss May Steiner of Montgomery, and Miss Annie Moore Provost of Mobile all of whom wore pretty summer evening gowns. Miss Mildred Badham was ono of the pretty girls present. She wore yellow crepe de chine gown; Miss Mar garet Nelson was in blue taffet and Miss Josephine Johnson in pink charmeuse. Miss Mary Streit's gown was cerise char mouse made with a fetching little basque.
 Punch, sandwiches and ices were served throughout the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
INTERESTING HOUSE PARTY
 GUESTS ON MOUNTAIN

Mrs. Evan Hale is hostess this week at her home on Shades mountain to all the members of her immediate family her mother, her brother and his wife her six sisters and their husbands The Fraz- fer cottage next door to the Hale resi- dence was required for a portion of the party. which includes Mir and Mrs. Hale Mrs. M. c. Cross of Woodawn, MT. and Mrs. George Bellsnider. Mr. and Mrs. O. ID. Freeman of Woodlawn, the Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Watkins of Valdosta Ga., Mfr. and Mrs. J. J. Vann- and Miss Yam of Prattville, MT. and Mrs. c. E. Riggs of Montgomery, Mrs. George Bernard oi 1farionette, Wis, and MT. and Mrs. c. B Cross of West End.
 They are following the novel plan oi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30

ist, who was struggling for recognition in | society and the art world. It was l hubby to rise in the world by doing 1 her own housework.
 l Then enters the serpent in the garden. Down in Fred's studio is lady who while not an affinity, was at least a possibility, endowed with more than her share of temperament and good looks, and while hubby and the lady fiirted the poor little bride stayed at home and moped because she couldn't find more | than two hours work to do in her house. | My friend and hostess (who by the way is a perfect housekeepep laid the maga-
 zine aside and said
 Do you suppose for & moment that l
 could clean up all this house and prepare
 three meals day for my husband in | two hours?"
 l, not being a housekeeper, didn't reply. | "Tll say that again." repeated my hos l tess q say, do you think I could clean
 up this house and prepare three meals
 a day for my husband in two hours?' | I picked up the magazine and handed | it to her for answer.
 | She settled herself comfortably and | then said:
 1 Last week took a notion to clean up my room. Like do in the spring, I mean. | Not just regular Monday morning clean | ing, but honest-to- goodness cleaning up. | 1 started at S:S0 o'clock in the morning. 1 dusted the walls, took down the pie lures, washed and wiped every ornament in the room, changed all the linen pieces | on my dessing table, bureau, chiffoner and tables; 1 cleaned all my bureau sl- yer; strengthened out all the magazines and books on my tables and in the little
 bookcase l have in my room for my own especial use, and I put fresh flowers in all the vases It took me exactly five | hours to get through with what I started
 out to do, and here is a heroine in a 25-cent magazine saying outright that she can do all the work in a five-room
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
MISS CRADDOCK
 CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY

Mrs. E. c. Craddock entertained num- Der of young people at her home in Wood lawn last evening in honor of the four teenth birthday of her daughter, Miss Alice Craddock.
 Ferns and roses decorated the lower floor of the house and the hours were whiled away with many games and in teresting contests. Pink and white ices and cake were served to the following guests:
 Miss Gladys Hayes, Miss Florence Burns Miss Martha Cooper Miss Mary Derryberry, Miss Vera Cox, Miss Verlie Cox Miss Virginia Feltus, Miss Mary Ella Hayes, Miss Katherine Gregory, Miss Mil dred Clapp, Miss Margaret Proctor, Miss Gladys Mitchell, Miss Doris Mackey, Miss Ruby Lawrence, Miss Myrtle Wells, Miss Margaret Proctor, Miss Mebel Afford Miss May Mitchell, Miss Rosie Mitchell, MT. Clifford Ball, MT. Roman Burns MT. Hughes Lyon, MT. Fred Colley, Mir R. c. Feltus, MT. John Terika. Mir Hugh Gil- more. MT. Hoke Graham. MT Tom Mun- dy, MT. George Simpson, MT. Joe Johnson MT. Fred Gilmore Mir. William Chancey, MT. Charles Webb and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
How to Make Corn portieres

Some one asks for directions for mak- ing corn portieres: Boil a peck of west ern or what is commonly called chicken corn for 20 minutes and allow it to stand in the water over night. It will then be soft enough to allow a coarse needle with double linen thread to pass. through, strnging the corn toward the pointed end. Allow about foot for shrinkaee Now for the coloring Before the corn is strung, and while it is still warm, have patent wool dyes prepared. Put in the required quantity of corn and let it stay until the desired color is obtained. Red and green and some of the natural colored corn make a pretty combination. Arrange the strings to suit the fancy. As the corn Is strung, tie the strings to the required length, fasten each string to rings on the pole, and after it has shrunk varnish with small brush. About IS strings are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
MISS LANDMAN HONOREE
 AT ENSLEY PARTY

Miss Cora Landman of Anniston. the at- tractive guest of Miss Mary Kyle, was rendered an enjoyable informal party last evening with Miss Margaret Davis and Miss Ruth Davis as joint hostesses in Ensley.
 A yellow and white color scheme was developed in the house decorations, and the same idea was carried out in the ices and cakes served at the close of the even- ing, which was happily spent with games and contests.
 Those invited to meet Miss Landman were: Mss Mary Kyle, Miss Agnes Bus by, Miss Lydia Mayes, Miss Annie Zeig- Ter, Miss Lily Stubbs, Miss Leona Davis Mir. Harold Mandy, MT. Charles Crossett MT. T. F. Sellers, MT. George Maddox, MT Jennings Drummond, MT. Frank Leslie MT. w. ". Woodall, MT. Mike Davidson Mir. E. c. Warren, MT. Emmett Tender son, MT. w. w. Walker. MT. Walter Moran, MT. A. Madewell, Dr. Jesse Rob- bins and MT. A. c. Davis, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
BIRMINGHAM MAN
 WEDS IN FLORENCE

| The following interesting item came from Florence:
 | Among the midsummer weddings that | have occurred in Florence none have been more beautiful than that of Miss Lorraine Wilkerson and Mir. Bradford Ragsdale of Birmingham, which oc- cured last Thursday at 1 o'clock. Mrs IC. M Watson rendered musical pro- gramme in which Mrs. Roy Jones and Miss Mary Huston sang as a duet, "If Had Thousand Lives to Live" then the chords merged into the wedding march as the flower girl Miss Ethel Taylor accompanied by her brother John W. Taylor, came slowly down the stairway, carrying white carnations which she scattered in the pathway of the bridal party. She was followed by the bride, leaning on the arm of the groom. They passed through the recep- tion hall, which had been decorated in ferns and sunflowers, into the living room, where the Rev. E. D. McDougal of Anniston awaited their coming The dining room was decorated in minia- ture sunf1owers and festoons of yellow maline. Miss Kate Milliken greeted the guests at the door; Miss Sara Gilbert served delicious frappe; Mrs. Roy Jones, assisted by Miss Huston and the Misses Carson, served an ice course. The bride was gowned in a whipcord suit of elec-
 
 mediately after the reception for Shelf field where they took the eastbound train. After a bridal trip they will be at home to their frineds at the Moul- ton hotel in Birmingham, where MT. Ragsdale is assistant manager. 1 The participants of the house party at which Miss Mary Ashcraft is hostess will leave on Saturday to attend a hause party given by Miss Allena Hunt of Birmingham. Miss Ashcraft will ac- company the party and be a guest of Miss Hunt. The following young ladies l formed the party: Miss Ethel Duke of Gadsden, Miss Josephine Sutton of Au- burn, Miss Pattye Hayne of Aniston Miss Florence Kitchnor of Oxfird, Miss Mary Sollie of Ozark and Miss Ann Wat son of Pineapple.
 Among the young ladies who formed the house party of Miss Virgie Sharr at her home on Mobile street is Miss Mildred Tarrant of Birmingham. Many social courtesies have been planned fol the young ladies forming this sarty, al which Miss Tarrant has been an at trsctive feature.
 Mrs. s. A. Ohme of Birmingham ant Mrs. E. K. Campbell of Washington D. C., are the guests of Mrs. Jame. , Brock of Florence.
 Miss Martha Lee Smith, who for sev
 eral weeks has been the guest of rela
 tives and friends in Birmingham, re turned to her home on Wood avenu ] last Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. J. P. May, after spend ing several days in Birmingham, re turned to their home in Florence las Saturday.
 i, Miss Leola Shannon, who has beei the guest of Miss Mary Douglas Jone at her home on Walnut street, left thi
 week for Birmingham. Many socia events were given in honor of Mis- harmon, who will be remembered a one of the most popular visitors of tn
 summer.
 Mrs. A. L. Smith of Birmingham. ac companied by her daughter, Miss Eliza
 beth, is in the city, the guests of Mrs lC. w Ashcraft, on Wood avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
WHISKY IN CANE

Anniston. July 2e.--(special.)-A large bamboo walking cane was left in one of the local business houses last night, which when examined proved to be a walking barroom as well as walking stick
 A large cork was fitted in the head of the cane. presumably to form comfort- able rest for the hand, but in reality it was for the purpose of Keeping about a quart of booze which was stored inside from escaping. The cane consists of three joints of bamboo about one and one-half inches in diameter which have been hol- lowed out. It is highly polished and the owner made 1t useful as well as beauu- full
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
LITTLE J. M. BALL, JR.
 HOST AT BIRTHDAY PARTY

Little J. M. Ball, Jr., entertained yes- terday afternoon in honor of his 7th birth day at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs J. M. Ball, in Ensley.
 Pink asters and ivey centered the din- ing table and birthday cake with seven pink candles was cut and served with oce cream and candy.
 Contests were enjoyed, the prizes falling to Earle Slye and Eva Pitts.
 The children participating in this happy event were: Kathleen Polk. Eva Zeigler, Kathleen Brigman, Dorothy Hanie, Annie Hamilton, Louise Averytt, Merle Pitts, Thelma Johnson. Thelma Sloan, Alice Baker, Mildred Zeigler, Jessie Fulton, Amelia Brown. Earle Daniel. Charles Jones, James Shackelford, Earle Slye, Bruce Maynard, Billy Palmer, Walter Brigman, Will DeHanie, Robert Glen. Jr., Archie MayeA Edward Pitts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
Hot Water Cake

hot water cake. Three eggs, one and one-half cups of flour, one and one-half cups of sugar, two teaspoons baking pow der, one teaspoon vanilla. Beat whites of eggs stiff and set aside; stir flour with baking powder twice, beat yolks of eggs lightly, add sugar. beat we'll together Add boiling water alternately with flour until you have a cake batter Add the whites lastly. Bake in three layers. While the cake is still hot add the following fill- ing One and one-half cups of powdered sugar, butter the size of an egg, half tea- spoon of vanilla, and a little cream
 MRS R c Fl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
BURGOON-LEDBETTER
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Ruth winston Ledbetter and MT. Charles D. Burgoon of Washington, D. C., was solemnized in the presence of large number of friends at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. w. C. Ledbetter, on Elm street Palms, ferns and pink and white flowers adorned the house, and in the living room an altar was improvised with a graceful arrange ment of palms and ferns.
 Miss Emmie Ledbetter and Miss Flor ence Ledbetter, sister and cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids, leading the way to the altar and, with the assistance of two small flower girls, forming an aisle. The bridesmaids who were attractlVely attred in white net and lace, With pink sashes to introduce a dash Of color, car ried long white shepherd crooks on the handle of which were tied bows of pink tulle and clusters of Killarney roses Draperies of pink and white tulle de- pended and were held by the little flower girls, Elizabeth Gewin and Marie Hlck- >man, who wore sheer little white net frocks.
 Miss Grace Ledbetter, in pink silk crepe made with a wide girdle, was her sister maid of honor. She carried a large clus ter of pink roses. Miss Mary McCaske. played the nuptal music and Miss Flor inc Smith of Anniston sang two appropri ate numbers, Because" and For Yol Alone" Just before the ceremony, whicl was pronounced by the Rev. Dr. Preston Blake a pastor of the Southside Baptis church.
 Mr. Burgoon entered with MT. Johi Howell Brown, his best man, and me Miss Ledbetter at the altar. She was at tired in Worth satin, trimmed with req lace and her veil was encircled with wreath of orange blossoms which ha been worn by 15 brides in her family am is now a treasured possession of her aunt Her only ornament was a lavalierre which was the groom's gift and she car ried a handsome bouquet of valley lille and roses.
 A reception followed the ceremony Mrs. Ledbetter, who wore a becomin black crepe de chine, was assisted in re ceiving by Mrs. E. c. Watson, who cam down from Lookout mountain to atten the wedding; Mrs. J. w. Willcoxon o Florida Mrs. w. w. Garrett Mrs. J. W Maynor and Mrs. Robert l.. Daniel Mrs B. J. Cheeseman and Miss Ellen Ledbet ter presided at the punch bowl which wa stationed on the veranda. In the dinin room from which an ice course wa served Miss Kate Watson, Mrs. For ney Brandon and Miss Bessie Barry re ceived.
 Mr. and Mrs. Burgoon left for Owe View, Va, where they will spend tw weeks, going to Washington August 1s MT Burgoon holds an important positio with the government and makes his hom there. His bride has many friends in Ala bama who will regret that she is to mak her home elsewhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-30
To Bleach Straw

"The following may come into use this summer for some of the Cornerites: Straw may be bleached by putting 1t in a cask into which a few birthstone matche are placed lighted. The same effect may be produced by dipping the straw into chlo- ride of lime dissolved in water Remove as soon as the fluid changes the color Also, buy cents worth of oxalic acid crystals, dissolve rounding teaspoon in a tumbler of water. Wet an old tooth brush in the solution and rub the hat first the crown, then the brim. The dust and grime and yellow appearance will dis appear like magic. To do the work thor oghly. remove the ribbon band and rinse in gasoline. then sew on again. Also rub the lining of the hat with flannel dipped in gasoline. Be careful not to do the work near flame of any kind The solution may be used a second time.
 FATHERS DAUGHTER'