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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
ENGLAND EXTENDS
 CONTRABAND LIST

Washington, December 2s.-Great Brit ain. through the embassy here, today no- tified the state department of it's inten- tion to add resinous products. camphor and turpentine to the 'absolute contra band' list. The effective date of the change was not signified.
 No intimation has been given in pre- vious notices to this government that resinous products of any sort would be considered either conditional or absolute contraband. The state department sent notice to many American shippers who inquired about the matter that they could ship their resinous products with out fear of seizure. Cotton shippers had planned to use these heavier articles as ballast.
 The reason for Great Brltain's present action, while not specified in the em- bassy's note, was said to be the fact that the articles named are of use in one form or another for war purposes. One of the substances made from resin. it was explained, not only Is largely used as binder In shrapnel shells. but also enters into the manufacture of certain eombustibles, while camphor is used in making smokeless powder and turpentine to produce synthetic camphor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
YELLOW JACKETS DROP SEWANEE
Tech Plays Both Alabama and Auburn-Schedule
 Announced

Atlanta. December 2s.-Clemson and sewanee. which have been football op- ponents of the Georgia School of Tech nology for several seasons. are missing from the 1915 schedule of the local in- stitution, which was announced tonight by Professor W. N. Randle. chairman of the faculty committee on athletics.
 Mercer. Alabama. Georgia and Auburn are the only teams played this season which will be met again next year. The schedule inelues eight games. with one other pending. It follows;
 Games in Atlanta:
 october ?, Mercer. October g. Davidson: October l6, Pennsylvania; october 9. North Carolina; November 6. Alabama. November 13, Georgia November 25 Cihanksgiving). Auburn
 Games abroad
 October %, Louisiana state at New or- leans.
 Negotiations are being conducted for a game November 20. but nothing has been made public regarding t.
 No decision has yet been announced as 10 whether Tech will re-enter tho Southern Intercollegiate Athletic asso- ciation, but it is understood that it will play freshmen in football in 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

Yesterday afternoon all committees of the municipal Christmas tree reported that everything was in readiness for to- night. "A large cedar tree was erected yesterday afternoon on Nineteenth street and Avenue E and is being decorated by a committee. The tree will be lighted up with multi-eolored electric lights and will make a beautiful picture with its decora- tions and gifts on it. The toy committee and the candy committee worked all yes terday afternoon getting everything ready. Over HOO bags of nuts and candy were filled which will be distributed this evening. The toy committee packed a large number of toys at the High school yesterday. short programme will be rendered, &ommencing at o'clock. just prior to the distribution of the gifts. All children under 12 years of age are re- quested to be at the tree tonight The toys will be distributed on Christmas morning to the families that are in need
 The parish house of St. oJhn's Episco- pal church is completed and the Rev and Mrs. ]. W. Fulford have moved into their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
MRS. KING WINS
 BIG PROPERTY SUIT

Minneapolis. December 2S.-NIrs. Caro- line King today won her suit against Carleton Hudson of Chicago to recover property valued at approximately s1o0,- GOO. Under the deoree four deeds, said to have been obtained to Minneapolis prop erty by fraud, force and blaelmail. !" were cancelled and notes aggregating $60.000 were set aside. Federal Judge Ami don in his decision characterized Hudson as "a minister of darkness who exhib- tied all the qualities of a confidence man. 8 blaclSmailer and loan shark
 Hudson. who posed as a financier. re- cehtly was taken from Chicago to New York on charge of having fled 20 years ago while under a bond of sa0000 for al- legged forgery committed under the name of Betts in 8 case similar to Mis-. Kings
 According to the records of the Min neapolis trial Hudson acted as business agent for Mrs. King for 12 years and during that time she executed notes amounting to a large sum. Deeds and mortgages were executed by her to guar antee payment of the notes. The trial judge declared the notes were bogus Judge Amidon rebulSed Louis C. Ehle, a Chicago attorney, and declared he was Q tool of Hudson in conspiracy to defraud Mrs. King out of her husbands estate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
KING AND 1 QUEEN WILL SPEND
 CHRISTMAS AS USUAL

London, December 15.-tCorrespondenc of the Associated Press.)-The King and Queen have planned to spend Christmas. as usual, at York cottage. sandrlngham. 1t is expected that they will be joined by the Prince of Wales. now at General F'rench's headquarters.
 The presence of the prince is based on the assumption that although the pope s efforts to arrange truce on Christmas day failed, there nevertheless will be an informal suspension of hostilites. As Prince Albert does not join his ship until after the new year, he will be at tho royal home during the festivities. Sand ringham is a favorite weekend resort of their majesties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
NEWS OF ENSLEY

new home. The new parish house is To- cated on Twenty-second street, between Avenues G and H. The Sunday school of St. Johns church will hold their Christ mas tree at the parish house this even ing at o'clock and all members of tho school are invited to be present. short programme will be rendered
 A large crowd attended the White Christmas, which was held at the Ensley Highland Methodist church last night. A special programme was rendered which included a number of songs and recita- tions. A large number of gifts were re- ceived. The exercises were in charge of Superintendent T. l.. Selman and the Rev. G. w. Gaston, pastor of the church.
 White Christmas was observed at the Shady Side Methodist church last night and a large congregation was present. An interesting programme was carried out. which included a number of recitations and songs. Thhe exercises were in charge of the Rev. z. A. Bowling. pastor of the church.
 There will be no meeting of Ensley Lodge No. 560 A., F. and A. NJ tonight, on account of the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Mercantile Stores
 Corporation Organized

New York. December 23.-In accordance with the reorganization plan of the H. B. Claflin company, it was announced to- night the Mercantile Stores corporation has been organized under the laws of the state of New York. Directors have Teen nominated by the trustees under the plan and have elected Alexander New of Kansas City, Mo, as president.
 This corporation, it is stated, will su- pervise the business of 23 retail stores and will hold stocks of other corporations mentioned in the plan, including the stock of the H. B. Claflin Corporation, when organized.
 It is contemplated that within a short time the company to be known as the H. B. Claflin corporation, as provided ili the plan, will be organized to succeed the wholesale business of the H. B. Claf- lin company, the old company to con- tinue existence with rights provided in the plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
ooh. very much censored)
 CHRISTMAS.

 ToMoRRow is Christmas. The
 originality of that statement is patent to the naked eye, but nevertheless the fact remains that to- morrow is Christmas
 Christmas this year finds the old world in state of bloody war. and the new world in the midst of a base hall conflict. The newspapers devote one side of the front page to the cas- ualties of the wrath of the Kaiser, and the rest of the sheet is devoted to the onslaughts of the Federal league on organized baseball. Under the circumstances we should have a very merry Christmas. CHRISTMAS. GIFTS FOR SPORTS
 MEN Walter Johnson-More Federal league Doodle"
 "Lir' Marcan-A silver bat and ball. Rube Marquard-The smiles of John McGraw.
 Edgar Strous-A chance to warble. '.The Bulgarian Lion"-Another "angel"
 Old Dollar Bill-An accepted poem. R. P. Hobson-Another vote. - Clark Griffith-Walter Johnson. Napoleon Lajoie-Another year in baseball.
 Kaiser Wihelm-General Joffre, Grand Duke Nicholas and Lord Kitch- <ener Hans Wagner-A comeback a "a Rabbit Maranvile.
 Chief Martin Eagan-Peace. sweet, blessed peace.
 Ban Johnson-The press agent of the Federals.
 George B. Ward-To be left alone. Carelton Molesworth Another championship.
 Us-The goat" of our enemies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
WOULD AUDIT BOOKS OF MINOR LEAGUES
kavanaugh Has Plan to Aid in Enforcing New Salary
 Regulations

Little Rock December 2S.-In line with a statement made at the Omaha con- vertion of the minors. when new salary limits were adopted, that the national board would work out way for their en- fcrcement. President Kavanaugh of the Southern league. who is member of the board and it's recognized legal authority, has prepared plan for system of aud iting the books of all minor league clubs, with periodical checking of receipts and expenditures. number of players carried, salaries paid, attendance, etc This sys- tenn will give an absolute line on the financial conditions existing in minor league ball and furnish a better basis for fixing limits as to expenditures. Judge kavanaugh will submit his plan to tho governing bodies of baseball and if it is approved it will be put in effect for the coming season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
PHILIP LIEBERMAN HELD ON CHARGE
 OF CONTEMPLATING

New Haven. Conn.,, December 23.-Philip Lieberman, better known as John Da- wis, was arrested today at Marlborough by Chief William J. Flynn of the Uni ted States secret service and five assist ants, charged with counterfeiting
 According to Flynn, Davis was sen fenced in 1902 to 1872 years in the federal prison at Atlanta for counterfeiting. He has been out on parole for neary two years.
 When the secret service men entered the house occupied by Davis they found dies, presses and other parapnernaiia for making ten-dollar notes.
 Flynn declares Davis is one of the clev- crest counterfeters of the country. He was arrested in England in 1895 with sev- eral confederates He gave Kings evil dence, Chief Flynn says, and was freed, going to Belgium and later returning to this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY
Frank Driscoll, Deputy Sheriff, and
 Tony ThomasinO Make Bond

Frank Driscoll a deputy sheriff, and Tony Thomasino of Bessemer were re- leased from the county jail yesterday afternoon on $500 bonds. Both men had been arrested on warrants charging bribery, sworn out before Judge c. w. Hickman by Deputy Erwin Steele
 It is alleged that Driscoll and his assistant, Thomasino would enter all leged blind tigers and purchase liquor. Thereupon the operator of the blind tiger" would be informed that unless he paid over a substantial sum he would be arrested on a charge of vio- lating the revenue law. Itsis alleged that this trick was worked on Peter Parasdic, who owns u grocery on the Southside. in the earlier part of the week and that the Greek paid $25 10 the alleged officers.
 Both Driscoll and Thomasino refute the charges and state that it is case of frame up"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
ROBSON PLEASED WITH OUTCOME OF
 PROHIBITION FIGHT
Continued from Page One)

ton and will not return to Alabama. Hobson has no real home there, it is said, while he has home in Washing ton. He hardly could hope to succeed against Bankhead, while in Washington he will be in the center of the prohi- bition fight
 As indicated in The Age-Herald a day or so ago. the Alabama delegation vir- tualy split even in the prohibition five voting against the resolution, four in it's favor, and one being paired on the affirmative side
 Following the fray. majority of the Alabama members have left for their homes. Representatives Underwood, Alb ercrombie. Dent and Hobson will spend Christmas in the capital. GARNER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
DALTON WOMAN
 BURNED TO DEATH

Chattanooga, December 23.-(Spe- cial "A special from Dalton, Ga, says when the fire department extinguished blaze in the home of Mrs. A. E. Wier this afternoon Mrs Wier's lifeless body badly burned, was found In the hallway. The firemen had to force the entrance to the doors and windows were locked. The supposition is that the clothirg4of Mrs. Wier caught fire from a grate, setting fire to the house She was ar aged woman and lived alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
COPE TO MANAGE
 SEWANEE AGAIN

Chattanooga, December 23.-(Spe- cial. )-When the gridiron warriors of Sewanee gather in their mountain lair next fall to begin training for the schedule of 1915. Harris Cope will again be at the helm. The wizard of Cartersville, whose four-year contract with the Tigers expired Thanksgiving afternoon, has been signed for another year. Cope's signature was secured esv- eral days ago, but the announcement was not made until today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
GUNBOAT SMITH
 STOPS M'CARTY

New York. December 23-Gunboat Smith stopped Tom McCarty of Lewis ton. Mont, in the fourth round of a scheduled 1o-round match here tonight. Smith weighed 1s2, McCarty 150.
 McCarty outpointed Smith in the first three rounds, but his blows had little ef- feet. Smith took things eoolly, allowing his opponent to force the fighting
 In the fourth a right to the jaw sent McCarty down for a two-second count. He took another count of four and Smith downed him again. Smith refused to hit him when he arose and the referee stopped the contest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Express Gratitude

London, December 24.-Q2:55 a. m.) Commenting regretfully on the necessity of postponing the celebration of the peace centenary marking 100 years of peace be- tween English speaking na,lons, ,ne Times today expressed the nations grat- itude to America for material proofs of sympathy and affection and for work done for war victims. The article details long list of American war charities and adds:
 Tn all history there has been no work like it. Never before have we received from another people proof so moving of interest and regard We are not an ef- fusive nation, but the American self sacrifice and warm kindliness have sunk deep into our hearts.
 "If we cannot unite today with our American friends in a great peace cele- tration we can at least bear testimony to the unparalleled munificenee of their charity and the good will they are show ing to all, but not least to our allies. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
NEW POSTAL CLERKS
 TO HELP DISTRIBUTE
 MAIL TO SOLDIERS

London, December 15.-(Correspondenc of Associated Press. )-Between 300 and 400 postal clerks and sorters have been sent from London to France to help distribute Christmas mail for the soldiers.
 These men are all enlisted in the regu- lar army and have been drilled like the other men. If needed to defend a hot cor ner they are expected to drop their bags and shoulder their rifles. The army postal corps has branches Tt various bri- gade headquarters close to the entrenched lines. Mail service has been remarkably efficient during this war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
FLAGSHIP ORDERED
 TO SAN DIEGO

Vallejo, Cal. December 23.-Rear Ad- miral Thomas R. Howard, commanding the Pacific fleet of the United States, has been ordered to proceed to San Diego with his flagship. the San Diego. on December 30 to participate in the opening of the ama-California ex- position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Marriage In Clanton

Clanton, December 23.-(Special.) )-Ell Brown and Miss Florence Smith, who re-
 des near this city with her parents, were married here. Miss Florence is one
 f Chilton's fairest daughters and her carriage. although a surprise to her nany friends, is the uppermost social vent of this week in the vicinity. Miss imith is the only remaining one of the amily that enjoyed single hessedness un- II her elopement with MT. Brown from Ter married sisters home, Mrs. rhomas imith. near Mountain Creek. last even ,1g
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
STALLINGS TO MAKE
 OUT SALLY SCHEDULE

Savannah, Ga, December 23.-George Stailngs, manager of the world cham pion Boston National league club, has been selected to prepare the schedule for the 1915 playing season of the South At lantic league. President Cornish an- nounced here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Ship Ordered Out

London, December eS-Qo:10 D. m.)-An order in council has been issued prohibit ing the transfer of British ships to for eign register unless a license for this purpose is obtained from the British board of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Mount Etna Active

Catania, Sicily, December 2S.--There is considerable apprehension over the fact that Mount Etna again Is showing ac- tivity. Rumblings and earthquake shocks are felt as far away as Syracuse and Taormina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Grist of the Winter League
OUR SPORT DICTIONARY.

Definitions furnished on reouest.)
 Ping Pong-An indoor game Derived from the Chinese noun ping" mean ing nothing. and the Hymalayan verb pong. meaning to half; hence. noth- ing diveded by two. The derivations furnish lucid description of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
Nationals Win

Fresno. Cal, December 23-The All Ma tionals defeated the All Americans here today, to ?. Score: R.H.E. Nationals } Batteries: Cole and Henry: Tesreau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
OLDEST WOMAN IN
 THE COUNTRY DEAD

New York, December 23.-Mrs. Hannah Koskoff, said to have been the oldest woman in the United States, died here today. According to the most authentic records in the possession of descendants she was IF years old, having beeen .born in Kief, Russia, in 1797.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
FOOIsASOPHY. There is no ugliness in a happy face.

Toto bested the Rat in an ex- citing bout at seance Tuesday night. The fracas developed from shoe which left ''Totos'' hand and then took kindly to the Rats ear It also developed that Toto" is a prom lsing featherweight He will be matched at the athletic club in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
SPORT FoREcAS ST

Ninety mine per cent of the prohibi- tionists are going to drink eggnog Christmas morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

Marlborough. yiscount James Bryce and Harry Britton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

Dear Grist-The financial prob lems involved in the loss of one thou sand simoleons per day by the city is deleterious to my health. How can I be saved? G. R. w
 We referred this letter to Tom Me- Donald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24
FAMOUS PLAYER DEAD

New York, December 23.-Phillip J. Powers, famous in his day as ball player, died here today, aged 62. He was a catcher for the Cin- cinnati Nationals and had been a National league umpire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-24

The real news of the day is that the Federal league has not vet signed Ty Cobb, Iris Speaker Christy Math- ewson and Dick Rudolph. However, Pres. Gilmore warbles the old saw, While There Is Life There Is Hope" and continues to sign the second raters while awaiting the fall of the stars
 This is enough for the day before Christmas. R. F. l..
 (Merry Christmas.-Censor.)
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
For Commissioner

We are authorized to announce
Dan Volmer for Commissioner
for the 2nd district, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
j X skunk for Commissioner
from the Second District subject
20 the action of the Democratic
Primary
We are authorized to announce
D. Il. Galloway rs a candidate
for Commissioner from tho Sc.
cond District, subject to the ac
tion of the dem cratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
5 p Ratlitf as candidate for
nlumis iouer from the Third
DFtr'ct. 81 9ert To The action of
tho Democratic prhuarT
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
Chronic Stomach
Trouble Curec

There is nothing mere discour
aging than chronic disorder oI
the stomach. Is it not surprising
that many suffer fer years with
such an ailment when a permanent
cure is within their reach and
may be had for trifle? About
one year ago. says p. Il. Beck OF
Wakelee, Mich, 81 bought a
package of Chamberlain Tablets
and since using them | have felt
perfectly well. l had previously
used any amber of different
medicines, but none of them were
of any lasting benefit. " For sale
by Karl Douglas.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
GRADE
EXAMINATIONS

The county eighth grade exam
nations will be held April 1917
and May I4-15, I9ll at the follow
ing places, West School Building
Anadarko, Hydro. Bridgeport.
Apache, Fort Cobb, Binger. Car
negie, Consolidated School Dis.
tricts No. 56 and No. g., Cyril,
Stecker, Gracemont, Alfalfa,
Sickles, Lookeba, oakley, Cement,
Hinton, Albert. Alden and School
District No. 3. These examina-
tions will be open to the pupils
of each town and vicinity.
Nettie Daniels Wamsley,
Supt. of Public instruction.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
TO TRADE

32O acres in Texas county, Okla.
homa, most all cultivatable land,
none in cultivation at present.
This is locoted , miles east of Har-
desty, Okla, and Is miles east
of Guymon. There is a mortgage
of 500 due to the State, payable
in 10 equal yearly payments at )
percent interest. Will trade this
for an equity in lands heie or good
clear town property for further
particulars apply at Democrat of
flee.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
For Sheriff

We are authorized to announce
Ed Foster of Ft. Cobb, for Sheriff
of Caddo county, subject TO the
action of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
Frank Lacey as a candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the action of
democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
Frank NJ. Sheets as candidate
for Sheriff, subject to the action
OF the democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
\ C Melton as a candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary
We are authorized to announce
A. j. Brown % Carnegie. as a
candidate for Sheriff, subject to
the action of the Democratic pri.
mary.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
For County Superintendent

For County Superintendent
We are authorized to announce
Q. w. Rasure for County Super.
intendent of Public instruction,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
We are auth orized to announce
Mrs. Kate Stevens of Apache for
County Superintendent of Public
Instruction, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
Mrs. Lima Reece Lowther as a
candidate for County Superin.
tendent, subject to the action Of
the republican primary.
We are authorized to announce
Miss Kate Conley as a candidate
for County Superintendent. sub.
ject to the action of the dem ocratic
primary.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
B. Y. P. j.
. PROGRAM RI

April 18th, 1914.
Subject:-Doctrinal Meeting
The Power and Works of God.
Leader Mr.. W. p. Snyder
Song.
Scripture Lesson Lev II.
Prayer,
Song.
Introductiou-Miss Carter.
God can do anything. Mr..
Stamford.
God can do anything, anywhere.
Mr.. p. NJ. Danner.
Gods Power in creation:
Ia To make it. Miss Opal
Hunter.
b-To put purpose in it
Master Webster Jones.
c-To make men TO live in it.
Miss Perry.
Song.
Psalm Memorized ana recited
by Nelma Emenbiser snd Eth hel
Bosley.
Song.
Gods Power to Keep What He
Has Made. Chas Wester
Song.
Closing Prayer.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Okla.) 191?-1915, 1914-04-10
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