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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
CRUMP SMELLED A RAT
 IN BURGLARY ALARM
Officer Finds People Excited and Re- moves the Cause With His Foot.
 Mouse Awakens Household

An urgent plea for police assistance was received at headquarters at 1: 20 o'clock this morning from 2501 Fifth avenue Sergeant Lyons was informed that burglars were in the house and that a brave policeman was needed inn mediately.
 Call Officer Crump answered the alarm and found the residents gathered in the front hall armed with variety of weapons. From the rear of the house came the sounds of frantic struggle. Crump hurried to the scene of the disturbance, but was unable to locate the burglar. although the alarm ing noises grew in intensity.
 Producing his searchlight, the officer finally located the cause of the trouble. It was an enormous rat which had been caught by the lure of cheese placed in a trap. The trap was constructed so that when the rat took the bait wire snapped over and broke his neck. The rat was too hefty for the trap and was dragging it all over the kitchen. mek- ing an urearthly noise. The officer dispatched the rodent with his foot and the disturbed household resumed it's Interrupted slumbers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
GERMAN STEAMERS
 SUNK BY ALLIES

Buenos Aires. December 9.-Threc German merchantmen were sunk by British or Japanese warships off the coast of Terra Del Fuega. the southern most extremity or South America, last Sunday. according to advices just re- ceived here.
 The information was contained in a wirti-ss from the commander of tho Argentine war transport Piedra Buena.
 The message said five iron clads and one transport which the commander be- lieved either English or Japanese on the morning of December sank one German vessel in the roadstead Of Pic ton Island. The other two were sent to the bottom that evening outside the harbor of Pantalon, near Cape San Pic.
 One steamer belonged to the German Cosmos line. The ownership of the others was not stated, but the Piedra Buena commander reported that one had a yellow funnel with black ring around it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
DR. RAY POTENTATE !, 0F MYSTIC SHRINE
Annual Election Held Last Night-Edward L. Riser
 Succeeds Dr. Ray

Dr. J. U. Ray was elected potentate of Zamora temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, al the annual meeting held last night at the Masonic temple.
 pr. Ray succeeds Arthur Barton, who for the past year has been the head of the local Shrine. He is one of the best informed Masons in the state and at the recent Scottish Rite reunion was elevated to the thirty third honorary degree of that body.
 Retiring Potentate Barton read his annual report, showing most sue cessful and prosperous year. Recorder Charles J. Geohegan and Treasurer w T. Lathem also submitted their annual reports.
 In conformity with their usual GUS tom the officers of the Shrine were elevated in rotation, pr. Ray went from chief rabban to the highest chair and was himself succeeded by Edward l. Riser. The meeting was we'll at tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
HAD THE GOODS
 IN BIG VARIETY

Tom Sheely, a negro. was arrested on suspicion yesterday afternoon At the Terminal station by Officer Malone and when he was searched nearly enough goods were found on him to stock a small sized dry goods store
 The negro was wearing two ordinary suits, three shirts and two sets of under clothes. In a bundle he had a number of towels, curtains, under clothes, ladies waists and new vest In sack he had soap, lye. washing powder. scissors several neckties and Pullman hairbrusk.
 The case was turned over to Detec- tives Jones and Propst for investiga- tion. Under examination the negro at first claimed that he was carrying the clothes home to his wife to be washedl but finally admitted that they had been stolen from a residence at Gracies Gap. He declared that he had accom- panied another negro into the house and that he secured the goods as his share of the loot. charge of burg lary and grand larceny was entered against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Notice to inc Public

On the 9th day of December, 1914. a voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed by the Martin Bread Bakery. Inc, of this city.
 Some confusion seems to have arisen in the minds of the public by reason of the similarity of names of the bankrupt concern and the Martin Bis cult company
 In justice to ourselves and 10 our customers. the Martin Biscuit company desires to state that there Is not and never has been any connection or re- lation between the two concerns. no officer, employe or stock holder. of the Martin Biscuit company has ever held or owned one dollars worth of stock in the Martin Bread Bakery, Inc, nor held any office or position with that company
 MARTIN BISCUIT COMPANY,
 By E. l.. Martin, as President. Isf 12-e-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Funeral services over the remains of D. H. Dunlap, aged 70 years. who died at the family residence at 515 sixteenth street. yesterday afternoon about 1920 o'clock. will be conducted from the Ems ley Baptist church this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock Interment will follow at the Oakland cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Malina Dunlap, of Thorpe, Tenn; his wife. five daughters, Mrs. E. R. Marnord, Mrs. J. W. Brig man of Ensley; Mrs. D. NJ. Fulmer of Talladega Mrs. THa Johnston of stanton, and Mrs. Ida Hethcox of Renfore Ala four sons. B. A. Dunlap of Cordova. c. H. Dunlap of Ensley. R. B. Jordan of Shelby, F. B. Jordan of this city. and one brother. B. F. Dunlap of Thorpe, Tenn. pr. Dunlap will be buried with Masonic honors, having been a Mason nearly 90 years. The deceased had lived in this city over 15 years.
 The annual election of officers of the Fonville grove, No. 75. Ladies Circle of the Woodmen of the World, was held yesterday afternoon. The following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. J. Foster, worthy guardian; Mrs. J. C. Neeland, advisor; Mrs. Ruth Gill lespie, clerk; Mrs. G. c. Hair, banker: Mrs Williams, chaplain; Mrs. E. L. Adams. inner sentinel; Mrs. c. C. Cogsins, outer sentinel; Mrs. Stephen. attendant; Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Puckett man. agers; Dr. W. D. Fonvilie, physician Miss sandefer, team captain. and Miss Durham, pianist. Following the election of officers, Mrs. J. Foster was presented with a beautiful silver tea set by the ladies of this grove.
 All members of the Tennessee com panys male chorus are requested to re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. December 9-tSpecial) Mrs. Tophelia Abernathy, wife of W. W. Abernathy. died this afternoon at 2:15 o'clock at her home near Pleas ant Hill after an illness of 10 days of pneumonia. Mrs. Abernathy was s3 years of age and was born and reared at Pleasant Hill. Before her marriage. 61 years ago, she was Miss Tophelia Lovelace. She is survived by her hus- band. five daughters, Mrs. ]. H. Owens of Bessemer. Mrs. Laura Clements of Lipscomb, Mrs. o. L. McLendon Of Flint Hill, Mrs. w r. Woods Nand Mrs Jim Smithson of Pleasant Hill: two sons, J. T. Abernathy and ]. w Aber- nathy of Pleasant Hin: A grandchil- dren and II great grandchildren Every year for the past 50 Mir and Mrs. Abernathy have held a family re- union on August IS in celebration of their wedding anniversary, the family celebrating the sixty-first anniversary last August The funeral will be held Thursday at 12 o'clock from the Pleas ant Hill Methodist church, the services being conducted by the Rev. Tom O. Jones, pastor of the Fairview Metho-
 
 the Pleasant Hill cemetery. The fol- lowing gentlemen will serve as pail bearers: Wilson McLendon, Guy Aber- nathy, Ray owens. Roy Burton, Harold Smithson and Floyd Abernathy.
 ]. T. Richard, Leon Monzello and Josephine Antonio, who were arrested Sunday by Special officers w w. Basham and U. N. Williams. who were put duty for the purpose of arrest ing the parties guilty of violating the Sunday law, were given a hearing be- fore Judge I. A. Lewis in the recorders s court this morning and Josephine An tonic was fined s2.5O. while the others were given a fine of So.
 Mrs. Walter Williams will have charge of the Saturday market which will be held at the Pegram Patton Drug company Saturday. This market is held every week by the members of the Ladies' Aid society and the Junior Aid society of the First Presbyterian church and the proceeds will go to the church fund.
 A request has been issued by Mrs. Lorrinne R. Head that all children talk ing part in the Christmas entertain - ment to be given at the Union Baptist church at Lipscomb meet her at the churcn Inufsudy dlleInoo11 al T Q CLOCK as several matters of importance will | be discussed.
 The board of education held its regu- lar meeting last night in the office of l the superintendent at the high school l building and large amount of routine l business was transacted, after which | the resignation of Miss Jeanette Allen who will be married to pr. & w Wright on December ga, was accepted and Miss Sadie Shrygley of Nashville was elected to fill the vacancy, Miss | Shrygley is a graduate of the Peabody Normal college of Nashville and is an | experienced teacher, coming to Bes- semer highly recommended.
 In the Bessemer city court today the case of Melvin Mccoy. negro, who was charged with murder in the second degree, was taken up before Judge ]. c. B. Gwin. It was alleged that Mccoy shot and killed K. C. Coleman, ne- gro at Republic several months ago. After hearing all the evidence in the case Mccoy was acquitted, as the evil dence went to show that the killing was done in self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10

port at the practice hall for rehearsal Thursday evening. December 10. at S o'clock, sharp. The chorus has several cofcerts in view for the near future and it is desired that every member attend rehearsals regularly In order to he pre- pared. The chorus is composed of about 50 voices and is under the direction of Prof. Stepehn AlIsopp.
 The initial number of the lecture ex- tensions course. with the Minor school Al a center under the directions of the board of education. will be given Thursday even ing at [ O clock in the Kindergarten room at the Ensley Wesley House These Iec- lures will be given by Prof. Frazier Banks, principal of the Bush school Pro- lessor Banks will use as his subject, The Child at Home and at School" Prior to the lecture a programme of songs and recitations will be rendered by the pupils of the school The entertainment is free
 The ladies of the St. Margarets Guild of the St. Johns Episcopal church of this city, will hold their semi-annual fancy work sale on Friday afternoon and even ing between the hours of and 10. at the home of Mrs. J. w. Fulford, on Ave- nue c and Twenty-first street.
 A. J. Mofett, 2S29 Sixteenth court, re- ported to the Ensley police department that chicken thieves had stolen nine chickens. Mir. Long, living at 1900 Ave nue l. reported to the police department that five chickens had been stolen from his place on Tuesday night.
 It was officially announced yesterday that the Bessemer Fire Brick company s plant at TTusIev woiild resume fulI oxa,.a : tions again on Monday morning after a shutdown of several weeks. Tiles and tile pipe are made at the plant which employed about half hundred men. This morning a small force will make the nee essary preparations to start up again and on Monday morning 1t will commence running to it's full capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
CuredHisRupture

was badly ruptured while lifting trunk several ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was aa operation. Trusses did ,od. Finally got hold of something that quickly and completely cured riv Years have passed and the rupture has never returned although am doing hard work carpenter. There was no operation. no lost time trouble. I hays nothing to sell. but will give full information about how find complete without operation if you write to me, Eugene NJ. Pnen, Carpenter IA Marcellus Avenue Manasqusn. N J. Better cut out this notice and show it any others who arc r,,p- tured--you may save life at lenst stop tbo misery of rupture and the and danger Of an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
CONDITIONS IN
 VIENNA NORMAL

2 Washington, December s.-Charles Denby, American consul general at Vi- enna, Austria, called today on Secre- tary Bryan and told him that condi- tions in Vienna were normal in every respect.
 Theatres, hotels, commercial offices and shops were open for business as usual, Mir. Denby said and there had been no increases in prices even in restaurants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
GEORGIA SOON TO
 HAVE COTTON LOAN

Atlanta, December 9.--Georgia' k share of the. s135, ,000, 900 cotton pool, organized under the direction of the federal reserve board to be loaned to cotton farmers. will be available for use sometime next week, according to an announcement here today by the state committee which will superintend its distribution.
 Loans will be made through the Georgia banks on a valuation of 6 cents a pound. Georgia's share of the fund amounts to approximately $2o,- 900, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
MEXICAN GENERAL
 GETS FIELD GUNS

Nsco, Ariz., December 9.-Three field guns and a carload of ammunition were received today by Gem Benjamin Hills force of Carranza troops besieged in Naco, Sonora. No attacks were made today by Governor Maytorenas Yaqui Indians.
 United States troops along the inter- national boundary employed themselves by connecting all the bomb proofs and outposts by telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
SHOW WINDOWS ARE|
 ENTERED BY THIEVES

Late last night or early this morn ing thieves broke into show windows of two downtown stores.
 At Louis Forsts shoe store, 1910 Third avenue. small window was broken and dozen pairs of baby shoes stolen.
 A small window at Drennen X Co s was prized open and between 50 and 40 pairs of silk stockings stolen.
 There have been no arrests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Kaiser Reported III
Cheeks Group Instantly

You know croup is dangerous. And you should also know the sense of se- curity that comes from always hav- ing Foleys Honey and Tar Compound in the house. It cuts the thick mucus and clears away the phlegm, stops the strangling cough and gives easy breath ing and quiet sleep Take it for coughs, colds, tickling thoat hoarseness and for bronchial and la grippe coughs. Con- tains no opiates. Every user is friend Sold by all dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
To Buy Argentina Wheat

Genoa, December 9.-(Via Rome.) An agreement has been reached be- tween the Bank of Italy and the Banca Nacion of Buenos Aires with govern- ment cooperation for the purchase of 100000 tons of Argentine wheat to be sent to Italy by March, 1915. One hundred and twenty steamers have been chartered to transport the grain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Lazar Tomich Sentenced

Bozeman, Mont, December 9.-Lazar Tomich, convicted of stealing dyna- mite at Butte on June last was sen fenced today to five years in prison. Tomich, according to the evidence, in- tended to use the dynamite to blow up the miners union hall at the time of the Butte riots last June. plea for leniency saved Tomich from the maxi mum penalty, 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
PRESIDENT TO SPEND
 HOLIDAYS AT HOME

Washington, December 9.-Mrs. Francis B. Sayre, daughter of Presi- dent Wilson, is expected at the White House for Christmas and to remain here for sometime afterwards. The President will spend the holidays at home with his family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
TWO KILLED, HUNDRED HURT IN COLLISION
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out in the two rear cars of the express and the first car of the local.
 Panic seized the passengers. Women and children were trampled under foot as they rushed, screaming, to windows or doors. They were soon calmed. how ever, and led to the ends of the trains, whence they walked along the struc- ture to the station.
 Fifteen of the more seriously injured were taken to hospitals while those who suffered minor hurts were at tended by ambulance surgeons and sent home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Must Halt Firing


 The Washington governments action constitutes precedent for the future, and was taken to mean that any firing into American territory along the border would be met by similar steps. Many telegrams had come telling of injuries and deaths resulting from stray bullets and at yesterdays cabinet meeting where the telegrams were discussed it was un- derstood that the determination to put an end to such occurrences was em- phatically expressed.
 Rafael Zubaran Capmany Carranza agent here, issued statement tonight charging the Maytorena garrison at Naco with responsibility for firing across the border and challenging Governor Mayto- rena on behalf of General Hill, the Car ranza commander. to withdraw into the interior of Mexico for pitched battle He made public a telegram from General Hill declaring the American military au- thorities at Naco, Ariz., were discrimi- mating in favor of Maytorena's troops.
 Bullets from our enemy are constantly casising damage to the American town, but we are held responsible for it due to the discrimination" the message said.
 "The families of our chiefs and off cers and many of our soldiers are living in Naco Ariz. Under these circumstances you can see how req sonable 1t Is for us to avoid firing toward the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10

the Auditorium building there was A, good attendance. Capt J. NJ. Simpson. the commander, presided, and Veteran B. J. Hughes acted as secretary Considerable routine business was dispatched. includ- Ing reports from committees.
 The financial condition of the camp is In good condition. and the general health Of the veterans reported to be good, ages and seq son considered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Hester Heads Cotton Exchange

NeD Orleans, December ,9.-Henry G. Hester, widely known cotton statistician, was tonight for the forty-fifth time elect ed secretary-and superintendent of the New Orleans Cotton exchange. MT. Hes ter was also made an honorary mem- Der of the exchange
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
May Export Cotton

London, December 9.--(s;40 D. m) Great Britain has announced officially that Egyptian cotton may be exported to neutral countries without sestric- tions covering it's re-exportation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
BOY SHOOTS AND
 KILLS FATHER

New Philadelphia. O.. December g.. Samuel Reed, aged 1s. shot and killed his father, Joseph Reed, aged A, at their home here today. Father was trying to kill me with a pair of scis- sors when I fred he told the police. "He had been threatening to kill moth- CT and my three brothers since yes- terday."
 Reed was held without bail pending an inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Prince Promoted

London. December 10.-G:06 d. m.) The Price of Wales. second lieutenant in the Grenadier guards. has been pro- noted to a full lieutenancy. This an- nouncement appeared in list of army promotions issued today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Will Not Sell Ships

London, December 9.-G0:50 D. m.) A Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam says the Hamburg American line has issued a statement saying the com pany has no intention of selling it's ships tied up in American ports as q result of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Deaths and Funerals
G. Stanley Wilson

Funeral services over the remains of c. Stanley Wilson, aged fl years. who dropped dead at Thirteenth street and Eighth avenue. north, Tuesday morning, were conducted yesterday afternon at o'clock from the family residence. 1224 Eleventh avenue. Interment was in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased Is survived by his parents. two brothers and one sis- ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
Veterans Meet

Mountain Creek, December 9.--tSpecial) Camp IT, U. c. ". held fin the hall of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
ALLIES AGAIN TAKE
 OFFENSIVE AGAINST
 GERMANS IN WEST; KAISER REPORTED ILL
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 they have not made any marked ad- svance, they have been able, according to official announcement, to organize and consolidate positions won in the last few days. This has not been done without opposition of the Germans, who clam to have inflicted heavy losses, particularly in the Argonne and north of Nancy.
 Flanders Safe
 Flanders now is considered fairly safe from German attacks which, when they do materialize. it is believed here will be di- rected more at the French center.
 Russia has at last admitted the oc ,upa- tion of Bodz by the Germans. but an official statement today declared her sol- Giers evacuated the city l5 hours before the German occupation, changing their position without the loss of single man. It is apparent from the various official reports that there are convergng Ger man movements on Warsaw from the north and the center, combined with out Ranking movements to the southeast of Cracow. The success of any of these movements would require the Russians to turn back from Cracow, which they have not done thus far. As a mater of fact, the Russians assert that they have inflicted a grave defeat" on an Austro- German force which tried to get around their left wing. A later Austrian report, however, indicates partial success .n this region.
 Kaiser Reported III
 Reports of the serious illness of the Ger man Emperor coming through Amster- dam, have not been confirmed. It is known the Emperor is suffering from bronchial catarrh, to which he is subject, and is compelled to remain in bed. He is able, however, to receive military reports As the result of the Sultan's proclama- ton of holy war, serious uprising is threatened against the Italians in Tripoll, and the Turkish ambassador at Rome has hastened to assure the Italian government that the Sublime Porte is trying tc avert it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10
FIRING ACROSS BORDERS
 WILL BE STOPPED
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firing into American territory. This is the plan should warnings prove futile The general expectation, however, is that no such contingency will arise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-10

All members of the Tennessee com pany's male chorus are requested to re-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-01-22


are the feeble minded, criminal by
choice; criminal by circumstances and
criminal by environment. The theory
that blood will tell, like father, like
son is all wrong. Men are good for
three reasons. Those of higher men
tally do right because it is right to
do right; a second class do right thru
hope of reward; third class do right
thru fear of punishment" 1t is the
first and second divisions from which
Warden Thomas recruits his honor
men, Warden Thomas has accomplish
ed other things aside from succeeding
with his honor system. He has elimi-
mated stripes and substituted light
grey material for prison uniforms;
abolished inhuman punishments, such
as water cures, chain stringings and
whippings; put into operation theory
that a full stomach contributes to dis
cipline; built new and better venti-
lated cells and established a dormitory
for good prisoners where several
hundred of them will soon have their
own tables, chairs and beds with no
bars in sight.