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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
PLAN PROGRAMME FOR GOOD ROADS DAY
Feagin Issues Pamphlet Of fering Suggestions for
 Exercises

Montgomery, December 26.--ISpe- cial)-For the purpose of assisting the teachers of the state in the arrange ment of programme for the fitting observance of Good Roads day. Spper- intendent of Education William r Fea- gin has just issued a pamphlet offer ing suggestions and some appropriate material for such exercises
 Good Roads day in the schools of the state has been set for January b, and Superintendent Feagin urges that lev cry friend of better schools and of better conditions in our rural commu- mites will enter heartily into the spirit of Good Roads day to the end that it may be fittingly observed in every rural school in Alabama
 In his introductory statement to the pamphlet, the superintendent of educa- tion declares that the children of Ala bama can never be educated until we have built such roads as will bring them close together" which will mean larger schoolh houses and the consoli- dation and grading of schools.
 The pamphlet is probably one of the most interesting the department of edu- tatioii hoS iSSucu dhliii5 AAlC 3SeiA- contains a short article giving tEe his tory of roads in America, showing progress in road building in the va rious states, and offers suggestions for the immediate improvement of roads in this state
 The programme suggested by super intendent Feagin is as follows:
 The teacher and pupils should have a map showing all the public roads of the community drawn on the flack- board before the meeting.
 1. Song, America followed by de- yotional exercises.
 2. Inconvenience of the roads ds they are tby citizen).
 3. Are the roads properly located? If not, what changes should be made. and why? (By a citizen).
 A. How much does this community lose by not having god roads. By pu- pill or other suitable person..
 5. Anecdotes of the bad roads ot the past tby older citizens)
 6. Some bad places between home and school. How can we help to remove them? Students should be called on for their ideas).
 z. Effect of god roads upon the school and church life of the community. (By local pastor).
 8. What are the best ways to put cur roads in good condition and what will it cost? (By best available author ity).
 g. What shall we doe WhenP (Plans may be formed if thought wise).
 10. Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
EWING SHUTE IS
 DEAD IN NASHVILLE Was Formerly One of the Best Known Young Men
 in Birmingham

Ewing Shute. who for 14 years was as- aistant paymaster of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company. and who has been i'll for a period of ay ear, died yes terday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn, and will be buried there this afternoon at z o'clock.
 Mir Shute was one of the best known young men of Birmingham. He was prominent in business and athletic cir oies, and at one time his interest in the Birmingham Athletic club resulted in his being elected vice president of that in- stitution.
 Mir. Shute was S2 years of age. He is survived by his mother Mrs. W. " shute and two sisters Mrs. Albert Dull ing of Nashville and Mrs Mcconnell of Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
PULLMAN

Cullman. December 26.-(Special )-The school teachers and Superintendent D. w. Smith have not been paid. The state treasurer states that he has not money to pay. Superintendent D. V. Smith made all effort to have Tax Collector Lee Coch- rane pay them out of the tax money, but he did not succeed.
 The Teachers institute will meet at the public school building January 2, 1915.
 Mary Gerdes Mitchell daughter of Hon. and Mrs. s. J. Griffin, and MT. Louis Vogle were married Monday afternoon at the residence of the Rev Father Ignatius. The couple left for a trip to Florida to spend the winter. After tho winter months they will be at home in Detroit. Mich.
 Rev. Pieper and Mrs. Rainbow attended the services of installing the costly pipe organ in St. Johns church m Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
 GOLD SHIPMENT PROBLEM UNSETTLED

Washington, December 26,-The s1l0 900 in specie brought to New York from Port-au-Prlnce last Thursday by the United States gunboat Machias, still is the subject of controversy between the Haiten government and the Bank of Haiti from whose vaults the coin was removed against the protest of tho local authorities. Solon Menos, the Haitien minister, talked with Secretary Bryan be returned as 1t was the property of the Haitlen government Bank officials however, state that the money was in- tended to meet indebtedness of the Hai- ten government just falling due, And asked that it be removed. Secretary Bryan has reached no decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
ENGLAND CHANGES CONTRABAND LIST Sulphur and Glycerine Are Transferred to Absolute
 COntraband

Washington. December 26.-Great Brit ain today notified the United States of revision of the British contraband list. The previous list of conditional contra band is maintained, but sulphur and gly- cerine are transferred to the absolute contraband list
 The following additions to the list of ab- solute contraband were made:
 Ingredients of explosives. namely. nitric acid glyccrine acetons, calcium acetate and all other metallic acetates sulphur. potassium nitrate, fractions of distilla- ton products of coal tar between bcnzoi and cresol inclusive aniline methylani- line. dimethylaniline. ammonium per- chlorate, sodium perchlorate. sodium chlorate, barium chorate. calcium ni- trate, mercury.
 Resinous products; Csmphor and tur- pentine Coil and spirin.
 Ferro-aloys, including ferro tungsten. ferro molybenum, ferro manganese, ferro yanadium, ferro chrome.
 Tungsten, molybdenun,, vanadium, sell enium, cobalt. manganese. wolframitc. scheelite, molybdente, manganese ore. zinc ore, lead ore, beauxite.
 Aluminus and salts of aluminium.
 Anthony, together with sulphides and oxides of antlmony.
 Copper. part wrought and copper wire.
 Submarine sound signalling apparatus.
 Tires for omtor vehicles and cycles, together with articles or materials espe- cially adapted for use in manufacture or repair of tires.
 Rubber including raw, waste and re- claimed rubber and goods made wholly of rubber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

evening. The Angel of the Pool" Sum day school begins at s:9o. B. '. P. L.. meets at 6:S0 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening al 7:30. Workers meeting Friday evening at 6;S0
 Park Avenue Corner Twsnty-hfth Street and Thirty-hfth Avenue. North Birming Rev. II. w Head, pas tor. will preach this morning at Il o'clock and again this evening at go. Sunday school begins at 9:S0. the primary and be- ginners' department meeting in their new quarters to the rear of the church. Junior Baptist Young Peoples Union meets at 8 D. m, and the senior Baptist Young Peoples Union will meet at 6:Se. Mid-week prayer services Nedne sday evening at 7.30. Choir practice Friday evening at 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

anyone can use Stuart,s CaJct,,., "afers and restore complexion i'm mn easy manner.
 The secret of those complexions in that age no doubt was entirely dua f" the care taken to keep. the blood al : ways pure. In this rapid fire eee of hustle and bustle most people pnv m attention to this important feature of life and so they are given to pimpIes iiver spots, blackheads, eczema, etc.
 Stuarts Calcium Waters are com posed of Calcium Sulphide in counac- ton with other properties and this In gredient Is the greatest blood purifier known to science
 Stuart's Calcium Waters will cleo, the most obstinate com p1exion becaus. they go right into the blood and re- move the cause of the trouble. The blood is cleansed of all impurities and foreign substances and these are quick ly eliminated from the system You'll notice wonderful change in a few days--you will hardly know yourself in a week.
 And Stuarts Calcium Waters are ab- solutely harmless to anyone. Their in- gredients are just what a physician prescribes in most cases of skin erup- ttors and poor blood. These waters are put up in a concentrated form. which makes them act quickly and thorough ly.
 You can get Stuart's Calcium Waters at any drug store at 50 cents box Begin taking them today and then look at yourself in the mirror in few days and find all those awful pimples, black heads. acne. boils, liver spots. rash, ec- zema and that muddy complexion rap idly disappearing and your face cleared like the petal of a flower. A small sample package mailed free by ad- dressing F. A. Stuart Co, 175 Stuart Bldg. Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded fin the office of the probate judge:
 N. c. Culpepper North Birmingham. to Miss Ottie May Pyle.
 I,onnIe Cooley, No. mines. to Miss Viola Reeves.
 George s. Hitler, Jasper. to Miss Jessie May Hastings
 W. C. Roal. Gordo. to Mrs. Matte Press grove.
 II c. Wells, Village Springs. to Bernice McCord.
 Carson Roper, Adamsville. [, At- 7r, Patterson.
 R. c. Stewart. Clevele tHaz abeth Osborne Moorr
 James C. Hawk W z Lee Mitchell.
 c. A. Loy6 aI fs1n if ..s Beatrice irfHe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
QUEEN OF ITALY
 HAS NEW BABY

Rome, December 2s.-625 p. m)-A daughter was born today to Queen Helena of Italy. Mother and child are doing well.
 Queen Helena, a daughter of King Nicholas of Montenegro, married King Victor Emmanuel October 24, 1S96 The royal couple now have five children, foui daughters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Methodist Churches

First, Corner Sixth Avenue and Nine- teenth Street-Dr. J. w. Johnson, pastor, will preach this morning on the subject. The Light of Life" This afternoon at o'clock the church will celebrate White Christmas and there will be no service at night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, December 26.-(Special. ) Mrs. Ralph E. Burke was badly burned this morning when her clothing caught fire from an open grate. Mrs. Burke had just arisen and sat down in front of the fire to open a package she had received through the mail. She was busy inspect ing the contents of the box when she looked down to see her garments burning. She jumped up and started to run out of the house, but fell over a chair, spraining her ankle Trying to rise again and not being able to do so she began rolling on the rug on which she had fallen and sue ceeded in extinguishng the flames, but not before her clothing had been nearly completely burned off pr. George Waller and Dr. T. c. Donald were immediately called. While the burns are not thought to be serious they are very painful and it will be several days before she is able to be out.
 D. r. Crawford, supervisor Of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany, received message today, stating that his son, Frank Crawford, had heen drowned at Clearwater, Fla. MT. Craw- ford has not received any particulars as yet, but the body will reach Birmingham tomorrow at 12 o'clock over the Louis ,ille and Nashville and will be taken to Renlap tomorrow afternoon for interment. The deceased was g years of age and was reared in Bessemer. where he was well known and very popular. He is sur vived by his parents, Mir. and lers. D. F.. Crawford one sister Mrs. H. Grady Bat son, and one brother.
 The nurses of the Elizabeth Duncan hospital enjoyed a delightful Christmas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Christian Science Society. Chamber of

Christian Science Society, Chamber of Commerce Audtorfum-Services will be held this morning at Il o'clock and again this evening at o'clock. Subject: Christian Science Sunday school this morning at 9;So. Wednesday evening tes- timonial meeting at o'clock Mrs Louise C. Martin. first reader. Reading rooms 2c6-7 Chamber of Commerce building open daily, except Sunday. 10 a. m. to 4 D. m. The public is invited 10 attend the meetings and visit the reading rooms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Christian Science

First Church of Christ. Scientist, Cor her Eleventh Avenue and Twenty-iirst Street, South-Services this morning at Il o'clock and again this evening at o'clock. The subject of todays lesson sermon is Christian Science" Sunday school meets at 9;30 Testimonial meet ing Wednesday evening at s o'clock. John R. Flenner, first reader. Christian Science reading rooms, HI American Trust Bldg. The public is invited to at tend the services and visit the reading rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
SERVICES TODAY AT THE
 CHURCHES OF BIRMINGHAM

held tonight at s o'clock. He will deliver short address and the evening will be devoted to carefully prepared pro- gramme presenting cantata The Shep- herd King, in two parts. Several solos will be rendered during the presentation of the eantata and chorus of male voices will add to the pleasure of the evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Christian Churches

First, Corner Fifth Avenue and Twen- ty-Hrst Street-Dr Henry Pearce Atkins. pastor, will preach this morning at Il o'clock and again this afternoon at 6 o'clock His morning sermon topic is Facing the Future" and that of the aft. ernoon, "'rhe Unwritten of Life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Captain. Johnston Promoted

Washington, December 26.-Secretary Danicls today designated Capt. Marbury Johnston commandant of the New Orleans navy yard as supervisor of the Eighth naval district, previously under ses sr.- vision of the naval commandant at Key West. The latter will continue as super visor of the Seventh naval district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
McAdoo Leaves Washington

Washington. December 26.-Secretary McAdoo left Washington tonight for San Diego. Cal to open the Panama-Califor- nis e~vvsfrion tioro- tire right Of Do e mber 31. Mrs. McAdoo accompanied him. They will be gone until January 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Cotton Ginned in Jefferson County

The report of the census bureau m der date of December 23. shows ,bare were lo'esl bales of cotton ginned in JeHerson county from the crop of 1914 prlor to December 13, 1914, as com pared with T4s4 bales prior to Decem- Der 14, 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
perfect Order in Aylona

Rome, December 26.-(2:1O D. m.)-News received today from Avlona, Albania, says the Italian occupation of the entire town has been effected. All the government buildings were taken over by the Italians without the slightest incident. Perfect order. the advices say, has been re-estab- sliShed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Presbyterian Churches

First. Corner Fourth Avenue and
 Twenty-first street-Dr. John s. Foster,
 pastor, will occupy the pulpit this morn 1 ing at Il o'clock and again this evening
 at 7So His subject in the morning will
 be An Apostles Prayer for His Fellow
 Christians Prayer service will be held
 Wednesday evening at 7:so. Sunday
 school begins at 9:3O.
 South Highlands. Corner Highland Ave rue and Twenty-first Street, South-Dr. Henry M. Edmonds. pastor. will preach this morning at il o'clock and again this l evening at o'clock. In the morning he | will preach on the subject. "The Value of an Unrealized Ideal" while in the
 evening he will continue his series of ser
 mons on thes ten commandments, tal.ing 'The Ninth Commandment for his topic.
 Fifth Avenue, Corner Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street-Dr. James Broadly, pastor, announces that at the service this l morning at Il o'clock d roll call of the
 members of the church will be made, the idea being to see what percentage of the IS m AttGnu- 1 ance; excellent music will be provided and Dr. Broadly says he expects every member
 of the church, who is physically able. to
 be present when the names are called.
 This evening at 7:30 services will be held at the Princess theatre the sermon. topic ! being "A New Years Resolution Worth While" Services Wednesday evening at 7:45
 Vine Street, Corner Vine Street and Cot
 ton Avenue, West End-The Rev. William B. Holmes, pastor, will exchange oulpits for this mornings service with the Rev. T. D. Hay. pastor of the First Presby- terian church at Ensley. He will fill the pulpit of his own church in the evening. Sunday school begins at 9:3o
 Eightythird Street, Corner Eighty third Street and Walker Avenue, East Lake-The Rev. S. G. McCluney. pastor. will preach this morning at Il o'clock and again this evening at 7:30. His subject in the morning will be "Fishermen Mending Their Nets" Christian Enleavor meets at 6:SO D. m Sunday school begins in the
 morning at 9:45.
 Woodlawn-Dr. W. C. Clark pastor will preside over Christmas service to be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
RantiSf Churches

Southslde. Corner Eleventh Avenue and Nineteenth Street, South-Dr Preston Blake, pastor will preach this morning al II o'clock and again this evening at 7;3o. Ills sermon topic in the morning will be Moses Song of Life and that of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

simpson. Corner Seventh Avenue and Twenty Street, North-Dr. w. l. Powell. pastor, will preach this morning at Il o'clock and again this evening at 1:S0. His subject in the morning will be The Ministratian of Angels and that of the evening, "The Making of Life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Episcopal Churches

Grace, l'ifty-eighth Street and First Avenue Woodlawn-The Rev l.. c. IT. Williams, rector. Services II a. m. and 1;So D. m Holy communion on first Sun day of the month at Il a. m. Sunday school begins at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

Trinity-The Rev. ]. o. Hanes, one of the conference evangelists, will preach this morning at Il o'clock and the Rev J. A. Bower, another evangelist, will fill the pulpit this evening at 7:3o. Good music will be rendered during both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

Trinity West End-The Rev L. G. IT.. Williams, rector. Holy communion on second Sundays. Services: First and third sundays, 3:S0 D. m: second and fourth Sundays, Il a. m Guild meets Mondays and the choir Mondays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

Highland. Five Points-Dr A P. Me- Perrin of Opelika will preach this morn- ing at Il o'clock and again this evening at 7;SO. The morning service will be An Hour With the Old Hymns" In connec- ton with the singing of several of the old melodies the pastor, Dr. E. C. McNoy, Will speak briefly on the history of each. Sunday school at 9:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Altrurian Church

pr. l.. A. Fealy, pastor. will preach this morning at 1o:so o'clock on the spb- ject, Patience"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

First, Ensley-Dr. J. D. Simpson. presi- dent of Birmingham college will ill the puipit this morning at il o'clock. In the evening at 7.SO the Rev ]. O. Horton of Birmingham will preach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

tree yesterday. The reception rooms. halls ana nurses quarters were artisticaliy ar ranged m the red and green tones, Christ ,iias pels' molly, mistletoe and ferns be- Ing attractively employed in the decora tions. The different commissaries oe the clty furnished the. things for the Christi mas dinner for the nurses, everything rom turkey to cranberries having been sent them. They also received a basket or fruit from Randle and Milton. a choco- late cake and blooming narcissus from Mrs. w. J. Long, basket of fruit from the local Salvation Army, a nut cake rom a friend and mince pies from Mrs. E. II. Lopez
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Old-FaShiOned
 Compilations
Skin Troubles

were said to Be Due to the Excellent Care Taken of the Blood. Stunrt,s
 Calcium Waters Banish All
 Skin Troubles
 During the reign of Louis XVI, when Marie Antoinette was surrounded by such a galaxy of beauties and such famously handsome men, the French court was known for the exousite beauty of complexions seen there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

of fruit from Randle and Milton. a choco- late cake and blooming narcissus from Mrs. w. J. Long. a basket of fruit from the local Salvation Army, a nut cake rom a friend and mince pies from Mrs. E. II. Lopez
 The Christmas recital given this after noon py the young pupils of the Grove school of Music at the attractive home of Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove was s1c. cess In every way. The entire lower floor vas thrown together and was beautifully decorated in ferns holly, red bells, mis- letoe ponsettias and carnations thus carrying out the Christmas colors. A pig Christmas tree stood on the piano Mhlle Santa Claus occupied the mantle oi the music room. A splendid progra ntne was rendered by 20 of Mrs. Crowe,s litt 2 pupils, the selections being composed bv beethoVen Mendelssohn and Shuma mn while several Santa Claus songs. which were composed by Mrs. Grove, were rem defed. Two humorous songs. Santa on lne itousetop' and Just Because I Ate mat thrlstmas Pie, were rendered by Evie Craig and Cornwell Kennedy Al the conclusion of the programme tempting relfeshments were served, the hostess be- Ing assisted in serving by Miss Amy bfyant, Miss Annie Louise Moon and MISS Marjorie Morris. Those taking pa ri m the recital were: Eva Neal Porter Lula J. Little, Catherine Harding, Mar guerlte Tysinger, Iva Leader, Garnett Leader, Willie Anderson, Wllletta Mar ..h' Aula Vermillion, Pauline Powell, Ethel MOTHS, Lois Gray, Bernice Gray, Richa I'd Harding, Evie Craig, Miriam Meigs. Al. perta Davidson, Cadie Dodd, Edna Walls Elizabeth Martin, Sabra Martin. Miss Amy Bryant Miss Marjorie Wood. Miss MarJorle Morris, Miss Kitty vermilIion MISS Ezelle Davidson, Miss Annie Louise Moon and Lawrence Morris.
 Everything is in readiness for th,
 home coming" which will be helf by Myrtle Linton lodge, No. 130 Knights of Pythias, at the castle hall on Twen. tleht street, Tursday evening. There VIII be work of rank in exemplified form and an interesting feature of thf occasion will be the calling of the roI of all members of both lodges before they were united several years ago The names of all members who havf died since the organization of the lodge. 20 years ago will also be called. Iii. stead of a banquet at the close of the session refreshments will be served al during the evening.
 Judge l. A. Lewis has decided to hold session of the recorders court at 2:3t o'clock In the afternoon on account oi the work of the detectives keeping then out so late at night and to attend court at o'clock makes them have to get up so early. This plan will be tried oul for a week.
 Jonesboro lodge, No. 395, Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows, will have a called meeting Monday night for the purpose of electing officers for the next term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27

Woodlawn-Dr. ". C. Clark. pastor will preside over a Christmas service to be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-02-11
TUG POTOMAC
1 IN GRAVE PERIL
Fuel Exhausted, Govern
ment Boat Liable to be
Crushed by Ice.
TO SEND RELIEF SHIP.
Fishing Vessels May Also be Destroy
ed-Wives and Families Make
Earnest Appeals.

/; Washington Feb 11--Drifting help
lessly about, locked in the center of
an ice field in the Bay of Islands, the
naval tug Potomac is now believed
to be without any means of extricat-
ing herself. Equipped with provisions
intended for the forty Maine fisher
men whose fleet is slowly being
! crushed in the formidable ice jam,
scant danger from lack of food con-
fronts the thirty-six members of the
tugs crew, but the coal bunkers of
the vessel have been exhausted, ac-
cording to experts.
Officials of the Naval Department
have heretofore belittled the fears
of those interested in the safety Of
the crew, bat real anxiety and frank
concern are admitted today. Delug-
ed with appeals from the wives and
families of the crew, Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels is considering dis
patching one of the most powerful
vessels in the navy to crush a path
through the floe and r5w the tug
to safety.
Wireless calls sent out at short in
tervals. for forty-eight hours from the
station at Sydney. Cape Breton Is
land have brought no response. One
grave danger to the men, according
to naval experts familiar with, Arctic
conditions, is the movement of the ice
when it breaks up in the spring. In
spite of her rigid steel hull, they said
today the Potomac would probably be
crushed like driftwood and the des'
truction of the fishing schooners IS
almost certain unless heroic measures
for the safety of the crews are taken
Immediately. /;