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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
FATALLY SHOT BUT
 DECLINES TO TALK
Bud Cook Shot While On Way To His Home Near the Cahaba
 River

As Bud Cook was hurrying home on the lonely road near McGray's place on the Cahaba river at Il o'clock last night he ran into a half dozen of acquaintances. An argument ensued and Cook was shot.
 At the Hillinna hospital early this morn ing Cook would not say who had shot him. He is seriously wounded in the right side and the infirmary authorities state that he has only a slight chance for re- covery
 At the sheriff's office if is stated that the man who shot Cook will be in the county jail within a few hours. It is as- serted that deputies are already on the scene of the shooting.
 Cook Is miner and is 36 years of age. He is married and has family of four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Deprived of Rank

Havre December 1S.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press )-Several Bel gian officers have been deprived of their rank by royal decree for having crossed into Holland without the excuse of mill itary necessity. On the fall of Ant werp large force of Belgians and Eng fish were driven into Holland by the Germans and were there disarmed. But a major, two captain n-commandants, a captain and two sublieutenants who vol untarily crossed in order to escape fur ther military duty have paid the penalty with the loss of their shoulder straps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
MURPHY CASE USED
 BY FRANKS COUNSEL

Sioux City, Ia., December 26.--Briefs in the case of Harry B. Murphy, freed here on charge of violating the Mann act, have been sent to Washington to the attorneys of Leo M Frank of At lanta, Ga. to be consulted as a prece~ dent to obtain a new trial for Frank.
 Murphy was released by Judge J. D Elliott of the United States district court of South Dakota because he was absent from the courtroom when the verdict was announced. Council for Murphy said tonight that the cases diff fered in that Franks attorneys did not claim his absence as reversible grounds until after the case had gone to the su- preme court. whereas the attorneys for Murphy made the claim immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
THE w AR AT A GLANCE

checked. On the right bank of the Pilica river, however, German attacks have been successful.
 Petrograd reports continued ngnting on December 25 between the lower courses of the Vistula and the Pilica and vio- lent engagements in the region border ing on the Pilica. Likewise there has been severe fighting with the Austrans along the lower courses of the Nila, where the Russians claim to have taken more than 4000 prisoners.
 Avlona, Albania, has been completely occupied by Italian forces, according to a Rome dispatch. Government buildings were taken over by the Italians without untoward incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Real Fly-by- Night Chickens

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
 Thomas Cox left Danville Friday night at 10 o'clock for Crab Orchard with a party of tourists who came on late train. He arrived in Stanford about Il o'clock. and was amazed to encounter flock of chickens, catching bugs in the street un- der ar arc light.
 Returning home he reached Stanford Al ] o'clock Saturday morning, and the chickens were still under the light gath ering bugs. and apparently having a most delightful time. So eager were the fowls in pursuit Of the bugs that MT. Cox had to stop his machine, get out and frighten them to keep from killing any.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
German Ship Sold

Port Arthur, Tex, December 26.--The German steamer Dacia, which has been interned at this port since the outbreak of the European war, was today sold to New York interests represented by H. O. Schundler and Harry S. Hooker of New York city. The vessel will change to American register. The ves~ sel was owned by the Hamburg -Amer- ican Steamship company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
STEEL NET STOPS
 FRENCH SUBMARINE

London. December 27.-G:8 a. m.)-A steel net stretched across the entrance to Pola harbor. the great Austrian naval port, proved the undoing of the French submarine Curie, says dispatch from Milan to Lloyds News.
 In company with other submarines the Curie was attempting to force an en- trance into the harbor to torpedo an Aus trian squadron. The Curie collided with the net. merchantmen gave the alarm and the forts opened fire. Two shots struck the Curie. which slowly sank. The captain and crew, except one offi- cer, swam clear and were captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 26.-The high pressure wave is rapidly disappearing into the north Atlantic ocean. It has been attended by one of the severest cold waves of the season in the north and east. The center of the high pressure wave did not move far enough southward to cause extremely cold weather here, and the general cloudiness that hangs on in the southeast has also kept the tempera
 lures from falling. general tempera- ture rise is taking place in the central valleys. lakes and gulf states, and a con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
ROBBED WOMAN,
 BUT ARE ARRESTED

Cleveland, O., December 26.-Chris- tan Jouget a carpenter, was left bound and gagged in his home tonight after two men had compelled him to make out Q check for s400 payable to his wife. Mrs. Jouget then was compelled to accompany one of the men to bank, where she procured the cash. She turned the money over to the bandit who had her secretly covered with a revolver.
 The police arrested the men and re- covered the money. Peter Modonior, 22 was one.
 The other man refused to give his name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
CAR KNOCKED FROM
 TRACK; SIX INJURED

Hartford. Mich, December 26.-Al though the rear coach, carrying more than 30 persons in Kalamazoo, Lake Shore and Chicago passenger. was hurled from the track here tonight and turned over twice in it's descent down steep embankment, only six passen- gers were injured and none fatally.
 A freight train knocked the car from the track.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
CITY OFFICIALS OF
 TERRE HAUTE ARE
 PUT UNDER ARREST
Continued from Page One,

prevent their voting and of directing the making of false registration cards
 Similar overt acts are charged with strong arm tactics to intimidate the electorate. It also Is charged that the postal laws were violated m that the alleged conspiracy was furthered through the mails. Federal authorities contend that inasmuch as a United States senator and congressman were voted for, the federal government has Jurisdiction.
 Marshal Storen decided to return with his entire force to this city to- night. Probably no more arrests will be made until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
tinued rise is anticipated sunday

unued rise is anticipated Sunday and Sunday night It will not be as cold Sunday morning as was anticipated Precipitation continued along the south Atlantic coast today, and also along the northern border from Minnesota t. he north Pacific states. There are no ota.r important rain areas on tonight's map, although cloudiness is quite general, ex- cept in the western cotton states, and the southern portion of the Mississippi valley Fair weather will probably con tinue in Alabama Monday.
 Summary of observations .lade at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. m, sev- enty-fifth meridian time December 26 1914:
 Temp ture Pre-
 IIipb .ovxy ot,,-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Repairing Steamship

London, December H.-(2:17 a. m.)-The steamship Mantou of the Atlantic Trans port company, is undergoing repairs in Plymouth Sound as the result of col lision with a warship in the Downs. A patrolling cruiser, approached so near in the darkness that the vessels collided. Only good seamanship apparently avert ed serious accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Cured of Whiskey Habit

T take pleasure in stating that about nine years ago I took treatment at your sanatorium for tSe Drink Habit. Since that time I have had no taste for liquor, and I feel today that I should give your treatment this testimonial in order to help others who are under the dreadful necessity of drinking in order to satisfy a diseased condition of their nerves You may make such use of this testimonial as you see fit o. c. BRANCH.
 "Millington, Tenn, May 5. l913.'
 For further information and booklet containing testimonials in regard to san atorium treatment address Chas. B. James Sanatorium, 935 s. Bellevue Blvd, Memphis. Tenn. Correspondence confi- dentjal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Zubaran in Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz December 26.-Rafacl Zu- baran, who has been General Carran- zas representative at Washington. and General Eduardo Hay, chief of staff of the Carranza forces, arrived here to- day for a conference with General Car ranza and Luis Cabrera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
ONE KILLED IN
 TRAIN WRECK

New York, December 26.-A taxieab containing three men tonight tore through the iron rail fence which separates the Long Island railroad tracks from the roadway of Atlantic avenue in Brooklyn and fell 20 feet into the path of a pas senger train. The machine was struck by the train and Charles Robecl. 21 years old, was killed, while George Place T , and Michael McA1anus, 23, were seriously injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Big Fire in Arkansas

Lake Village Ark, December 26.-Fire, believed to be of incendiary origin, caused a loss estimated at ss5,OO0 early today Thirteen firms and individuals suffered losses. Two previous attempts to set fire to the building in which the fire originated had been made by unknown persons in the last three months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Davis Knocked Out

Buffalo N Y, December 26-Fire- man Jim Flynn knocked out George Cone Round) Davis of Buffalo in the seventh round of 10-round match here tonight. Flynn weighed 1S6 Davis 185. Davis took the count of nine four times in the first round
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
GERMANY MAY ASK
 NEW EXEQUATURS OF
 U. s. MINISTER'S WHO ARE NOW IN BELGIUM
tContinued from rage one)

Recognizes no government, American Consuls act under old exequaturs, which were signed by Madero officials and are not now recognized in some parts of that country. The consuls, however. have dealt with the defacto authorities in each section. no matter what faction such authorities represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Wounded Men May Recover

Burkett Wins, who was shot in a pistol affray early Monday morning. which ended the life of Policeman Jack Hol- land. is still alive and his physicians con- tinue to hold out hopes for his recovery. Emmett Komp, the negro who was shot by Policeman George Rutledge, No. 2, Monday night, will reeovers unless un- looked for complications arise One of the negro's eyes has been removed and it is said to be likely that the other one will be lost also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Residence Damaged By Fire

Sparks on the shingle roof Of tho residence of A. G. Coplon, 1502 Eigh- teenth street, north caused about $500 damage at 6 o'clock yesterday after noon. Fire station No. answered the alarm and had the blaze under control in a few minutes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Dr. Paul F. Eve Dead

Nashville, Tenn, December 26-Dr Paul F. Eve, one of the most widely known surgeons in the south, died to- night at his residence in Nashville. He had been i'll only short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Warehouses Destroyed

Austin, Tex, December 26-Fire of unknown origin tonight destroyed the warehouses of the Swann Furniture and Carpet company here The loss Is estimated at SSo,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Pardonable Pride

From the Buffalo Express.
 Tt seems to me that Jiggs is terribly conceited of late"
 Well, he has a right to be- He was the first man arrested for intoxication in West Virginia after the state went dry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 26.-Forecast for
 Alabama Mississippi: Fair Sunday and
 probably Monday; slowly rising tempera- ture. Georgia: Cloudy Sunday and Monday. slowly rising temperature. Tennessee: Fair Sunday and prob- ably Monday, rising temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
James Home Remedies

Cost of treatment for drug addictions alcoholism, tobacco and cigarette habits and neurasthenia is dependent upon age and physical condition, kind and quanti. ty of drug used. etc. City office. Home Remedy Co.,. 6s Monroe Ave. open Sun day from 9:30 to 12:S0 a. m. Correspon' dence confidential. Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
only One "BROMo QUINN r,s

Whenever you feel a cold coming on, think of the full name, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of D. w. Grove on box 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
JAMES SANATORIUM 935 s. BELLEVUE BLVD.,
 MEMPHIS, TENN.
ment of Drug Addictions, AlcO-
 holism, Nervous Diseases, To- bnccO and Cigarettes

To reach sanatorium, take any car on Main street, transferring east on Madison avenue thence south on Crosstown line,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Patients Testimonials

Having received their freedom from Morphine. Whiskey and Tobacco, they are loud in their praise of the James Treat ment Read their testimonials:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Reward of $1OO

For the capture of one Delos Camp bell, wanted in Dekalk county, Ala, for the alleged murder of Joe England. Campbell is about t9 years old. weight
 about I35 pounds, height about feet,
 S1z inches, black hair and eyes; eyes small and piercing, parts hair on left.
 wears heavy roach, c little stopped,
 ra ther good looking. polite and almost always smiling, quick spoken. $50 of said reward offered by friends of England
 and deposited in the First National bank of Boaz Ala. s50.00 offered by the Gov ernor of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-27
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at D. m. De
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15
REVIVAL BEGINS TODAY.
DR.. Ridley VIII Arrive Monday FO
Grace Baptist Services.

DIR. Ridley VIII Arrive Monday For
Grace Baptist Services.
While DIR. Caleb A. Ridley, the well
known Atlanta evangelist, who will
hold meeting lasting two weeks at
the Grace-Street Baptist church. will
not preach his first sermon until Mon
day night, the revival will begin this
morning. DR.. L. T. Wilson, pastor OF
the church. preaching the opening
sermon
DR.. Ridley could not arrive sooner
because OF engagements In Tennessee,
where he has held many revival meet
ings Everywhere successful. Or. Rid
ley has scored especially brilliant
achievements in meetings at Beaumont,
Texas: st. Petersburg and Jackson
VILE, Florida A preacher much after
the manner OF DR.. l.. G. Broughton. the
famous Southern minister now In a
passionate In London. DR.. Ridley ID
clear forceful and strikibg In his
every utterance.
The large chorus Of forty voices will
be feature OF the services. After
Monday night DR.. Ridley will speak
every afternoon at o'clock as well
as at. the night service.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15

Mosby. w. d. Thomas, Stuart
Michaux. Sidney Buford. Thomas l..
Moore, James Branch Cabell. Robert
G.. Cabell. Almond Young, Edward
Palmer. Archer Patterson, William
-RufIin Cox, James Peasants, Edgar
Gum. Thomas Smythe, James
smythe. Philip Taliaferro. Percy b.
Traylor. Temple F. Roy. Eugene H.
Cloves, J. A. c. Chandler. Charles r.
Norman, J. r. Hamilton. Howard l..
Bishop, Clifton NJ Miller. D. D.
Whitehead. Charles B. Cooke, Anton
Fl. Thurman, j. T. Seray. A. s.
Cary. L. r. Price. J. w. Written, w.
Fl. Street, John Sloan, A. O., Swink,
N. l. Massey, w. T. Sheppard, Pres
ton Belvin, Westmoreland Davis,
Stanyern Wilson, Adolphus Blair, E.
f. Moffett, Ellis. Talbot, Robert Tai
ley, Stewart Hume, Stuart Bowe,
Barksdale IAthrop. Thomas III. Big
ger. Arthur Cannon, Logan Golson.
Edgar r. Lafferty. Hunsdon Cary.
Thomas Burton Snead, Claude M.
Deane. Charles .Bowe, Henry G.
Cooper Beverly r. Tucker. c. A..
Rose, A. r. Shelton. J ohm w. Swart-
out, John A. Page. w. 81 Tyler, New
ton Mcyeigh, William Minor; Misses
Ella Burk, Mamie Wright, Emma
Morriss, Mary Chalmers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15
At the woman's Club.

Under the Craftsmanship OF Mrs.
Alexander B. Guigon very delight
full musicale will be given at the Wo-
mans club Monday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock. Mrs HAMILTON Smith IS So
loist for the afternoon. and Miss
Louise Barker pianist. Mrs. Smith
Is very happily remembered at the
club by the recital which she gave
there two years ago, and will receive
warm welcome on Monday after
noon The club will be charmtngiy
decorated in bowls Of spring flowers
and tea will be served at the con-
clus!on Of the program.
The March card tournament will
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15
Annual Meetings.

The thtrty-frst annual report Of
the Richmond Exchange for Women's
Work was made by the recording sec
rotary, Miss Fannie f. MuDford. at its
annual meeting Friday, and officers
for the ensuing year were elected. The
report was very interesting and Miss
Munford told briefly of the work OF
the exchange since 1t was organized
in 1888, and its purposes and aim TO
help women help themselves. The
sales for the first year amounted to
s2,704.9f and for the past year, So
506.13. not including donations OF
$1,000 One new life member was
enrolled, and the officers, which are
as follows. were AL reelected for the
year, with the exception of the cor
responding secretary. Mrs. f. j..
Parkinson, who resigned: Mrs, Henry
T. Wickham. president. Mrs. Edward
J. Miles, first ,vice-president: Mrs.
G. r. Cannon, second vice-president:
Mrs. II. S. Halves, third vice. presi-
dent: Miss Fannie E. Munford, re-
cording secretary; Mrs III. r. Rasker-
Vile, corresponding secretary. Mrs. w.
S. Donnan. treasurer. The advisory
board includes: Messrs. &. r. Cannon.
H. s. Halves. Jordan Leake. II. T..
Wickham and Coleman Workman.
The annual meeting Of the Retreat
for the Sick was held March 18th.
and the reports for the past year were
most satisfactory. The charity work
showed a splendid record. Total num-
Der az patients received during the
past year was Ts1
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Miss Mary l.
Norwood, president; Mrs A. FL. Shell
ton, tirst VICE president: Mrs. James
A. Grtrg, second vice-nrestdent. Mrs.
a. l. Henna, third vice-president.
Mrs w. F. Richardson; fourth vice.
president; Mrs A. l.. Straus, fifth vice
president; Mrs. d. w. Moseley, sixth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15
Invitations Issued.

Mrs. Julia B. Vaughan has issued
invitations for the marriage OF
her daughter. Miss Ora Bass Waugh
an. to DR.. william Ryland Gwath-
mey, the ceremony to lake place on
Wednesday afternoon, March 25th,
at 5 o'clock in the Zoar Baptist
church, near Deltayille. The wed
ding will be an event of the greatest
interest. since both bride and bride
groom are widely related throughout
the State, and many Richmond peo-
pie will attend the ceremony. DR..
Gwathmey has great many rela-
tives in this city and has frequently
visited here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Slaughter
Doniphan, of Alexandria. have sent
out invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter, Roxie, TO Lieutenant
Daniel Nanny Swan, Jr., United
States army, on Wednesday evening,
March 25th. at $40 o'clock, at the
First Baptist church. Alexandria. A
reception will Immediately follow the
ceremony aat Lee Camp hall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15
LUCILLE NELSON.
Z seclssy Ea,sor.

Society has been very quiet during
the last week and entertainments have
: boon very informal. Dancing seems to
require the entire time OF the fashion
Able SGT and they gather either at
private BONES or the clubs nearly
1Anccs.
Probably the largest affair OF the
week WAS the big Japanese fete given
by Mile. Nora White In the ballroom
Of the Richmond hotel. which was re-
peAted by special request. On Thurs
lay evening of this week Mile. White
will give 4 contest ball ats the Rich
snond. which will be one Of the most
interesting events Of the week. Some
will be seen on. this occasion and a
number of tables have already been
reserved for the affair.
The young dancing set. as welt as
the married set, will be glad to learn
that on. Thursday evening Of this
week Miss Mary Nicholas Ainslte ana
Miss Mary Covington Evans will open
q dancing class In the Shenandoah
apartments when they will teach the
and tMaxixie.'' Miss Airislie and Miss
Evans are two of this seasons most
charming debutantes and the an
nouncement that they are to have this
dancing class upon Thursday evenings
Of each week is OF deep interest to So
ciety. Both Of them are very grace
full dancers, having taken prominent
parts In tie Kirness, which was given
Mt the Academy this fall. Miss Aims
lie also won first prize, silver cup.
when dancing recently with Mr.. Ray
mond Massey IN the contest dance of
on the big ''thes dansants' given at
the Jefferson hotel under the direc-
ton Of the Girls' club.
Mrs. Henry c. Stuart and daughter,
Miss Mary Fulton, Stuart. who are
spending some time In New York and
Washington, will probably return I'd
the executive mansion the last Of this
week or the hrst of next, and the gath
of this month will mark the beginning
of series Of delightful at-homes.
with dancing. which will be given by
the governor OF Virginia and his
charming lady at the mansion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15

Society iss deeply interested in tho
first THE Dansant," which will be
given by the Lee Chapter. United
Daughters OF the Confederacy, Satur-
day afternoon. March 21st, from 4 to
Z o'clock In the ballroom of the JEFF
ferson hotel The chapter. OF which
Mrs A. j. Montague is president, will
give q series Of these affairs at the
Jefferson, and they will be the most
fashionable events OF the season. Tea
will be served at small tables, which
will be arranged around the edges OF
the ballroom and decorated In bas-
kets Of spring flowers, and an orches-
ira will play for dancing. The pa
tronesses for the affair included:
Mesdames Andrew J. Montague. John
Kerr Branch, Charles Z. Williams.
st. George Bryan. Garrett b. Wall.
Eghert G.. Leigh. Mann s: Valentine.
Levin Joynes, Thomas Branch Nc
Adams, Elizabeth l. Perkins. Clar-
ence Millhiser. n. v. sycie. ]. B.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-15
Charity AFFAIR.

Mr.. Ernest Cosby, choirmaster
and organist OF All Saints Episcopal
church. and a finished musician of
no small reputation. will be In charge
OF the musical program of angels
In Art" which will be given at tho
Academy OF Music. April 23d and
24th. two night performances and a
matinee. for the benefit of the Shell
tering Arms Free hospital This en-
tersainment. which was given in
Richmond last spring with such
marked success. will be under the
direction Of Mrs. Henry Wood. of
Baltimore. and will be one OF the
most spectacular things given an
Richmond this year. The costumes
will be beautiful and some OF the
most fashionable young people In
town will take part. and the list Of
patronesses will be a long one.