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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
GRAY ADDRESSES
 NATIONAL GRANGE
Disagrees With Expressed Attitude on Suffrage
 and Disarmament

Wilmington, Del, November l9.-Speak- ing before members of the National Grange today on the occasion of their visit to Delaware college at Newark. for mer Judge George Gray of Wilmington opposed three issues on which the grange had taken favorable action. One was complete disarmament by nations, an other amendments to the federal con stitution granting woman suffrage, and the third nation wide prohibition
 Judge Gray opposes constitutional ac- tion in favor of woman suffrage and prohibition on the ground that they should come as the result of localized experi- ment.
 Referring to the war he said he hoped to see peace eventually reign over the entire world, when disputes would be settled by arbitration, but he believed a country should be armed sufficiently for self-protection.
 When the grange reassembled here to- night it adopted the report of the stand ing committee on peace, opposing war and declaring "a large standing army and im- mense navy is not conductive to peace" ness for war was largely the cause of the conflict in Europe.
 A resolution was adopted commenting the Wilson administration for its efforts to maintain peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
RUSSO-GERMAN
 FRONTIER CENTER
 OF WAR INTEREST
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which has been going on for 35 days has again developed into an artillery duel This doubtless Is due to inability of the infantry on either side to operate suc- cessfully over the muddy ground, and to the extended flooded area between the coast and Dixmude. While they are mov- ing men eastward to oppose the Russians the Germans are reported to be bringing more big guns to the western front
 Russian and Turkish squadrons have met in a long distance duel off Sebas stopol and both claim victory. The Russian reports says the Turkish cruiser Goeben was damaged, while the Turks claim Russian battleship suffered severely and that the other Russian warships fled.
 Reminiscent of early days of the war is the report from Vienna that Belgrade has been called upon to surrender. This city, capital of Servia. was under lombard ment for weeks and was relieved only when the Russian advance in Galicia com pelled the Austrians to look after their northern frontiers. Now the Servians like the Montenegrins, are back in their own country. and the Austrlans, unmind- full of the second invasion of their north. ern provinces, are endeavoring to destroy the two little armies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
AUBURN PREPARES FOR FINAL CAME Team Came Through Vandy Game Bruised, But Not
 Crippled

Auburn, November 1S.-(Special )--Au- burns first practice after the Vanderbilt game showed that with the exception of Hairston, no new injuries were received Saturday He is suffering from bruised thigh that is expected to round into shape for the Georgia game. Captain Robin sons ankle, which interfered with his play much in the Vanderbilt game. is com ing along very well and will be in first class shape by Saturday. Arnold and Thigpen are improving somewhat and it Is to be hoped that Arnold will be able to handle the team for sometime during who were exhausted by the heavy going on Saturday are being rested up. Scrim- maging will be indulged in at least one day so as to get the team on edge again. It seems to be off just now.
 Auburn will try to show everything it has in stock Saturday and plays that have been kept in reserve, and which might have been turned loose on a dry field against Vanderbilt, will be used on Saturday. As Georgia always plays it's best against Auburn 1t will be necessary for the Tigers to be on their toes. A repetition of last year when the Crack CTS got the jump and first score might spell disaster. The Georgia team just now does not seem at all inferior to the strong aggregation they put forth last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
26 INDICTED FOR
 MINE DISORDERS Grand Jury Acts on Prairie Creek Mine
 Trouble

Fort smith. Ark November 1s Twenty-six indictments were returned here today by the federal grand jury which investigated recent strike dis orders in the Hartford valley coal fields. The indictments charge con spiracy against the United States gov errment in an effort to obstruct the administration of justice in connection with the lockout of union miners at the Prairie Creek mines of the Batche- Eenman Coal company
 F. R. Stewart, former president, and Fred " Holt, former secretary of dis triet 21, United Mine Workers, are among the men indicted. Holt was so- cialist candidate for governor in Okla homa at the recent election and re- ceived more than 50.0oo votes
 Specific allegations against the men indicted differ. Several are charged with sending threatening letters to Judge Frank A. Youmans of the fed eral district court and others with the releasing of prisoners arrested by deputy united States marshals and par t1c'pating in the Prairie Creek riots last July.
 The grand jury adjourned late to- cay until November 21. Announcement was made that the investigation had not been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Forty Years in Office

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 London.-Lord mayors of London come and go year by year, but Sir Will liam Soulsoy, who has just been ap- pointed for the fortieth time lord mayors private secretary, seems to go on forever. He has a unique record. Reappointed each year by successive chief magistrates, he knows more about the quaint and ancient ceremonial of the city and the complicated machinery of London's civic hospitality than any other man. He has had to superintend the organization of official welcomes to most of Europes crowned heads. the raising of many huge mansion house funds, and all the details involved in the running of the high office of his man chiefs.
 The only European rulers who have not paid visit to the city in Sir Will liam's time are the Emperor of Austria and the young Queen of Holland The Kaiser has been twice, and more than one visit was paid by the late King of Greece. Three French Presidents and two former Presidents of the United States, General Grant and Colonel Roosevelt, have also been guests of the city, as well as many American ministers and ambassadors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
THIRTEEN TEAMS
 LEFT IN SIX-DAY
 BICYCLE RACE

l. New York, November l9-Thirteen teams were left in the six-day bicycle race at Il o'clock tonight, 10 of which were punched for the lead with 1884 miles and two laps to their credit. Three teams Pierce and Dupuy, Kopsky and Hansen and the Bedell brothers-withdrew during the evening. Piercey and Hansen formed a partnership and entered the race with a handicap of one lap. The fast pace was lessening and the teams were only two miles and two laps ahead of the record for the hour.
 The chief incident of the early night was a spill shortly before 10 o'clock. Sev- eral riders were thrown and verri, Kaiser. Drobach, Anderson and Wohrab were se- riously cut on the face and hands or bruised about the body None was seri- ously enough injured to force his retire. ment.
 The standing at II p. m. was: Gouilet- Brenda. Clark Root. Cameron Kaiser Lawrence-Magin. EggVerri, Moran Me- Namara. Walthour- -Halstead, Fogler-Hill Ilawson-Drobach and Rran- Wohlrab, 1884 miles two laps: Thomas Hanley. 1884 miles; Mitten-Anderson, 1883 miles, nine laps; Piercey-Hansen, 1883 miles two laps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
BURGLAR|ES GROW VERY NUMEROUS
 BUT KEPT SECRET
New Secret System at Police Headquarters Makes It Difficult to Get
 Information

Although there are 27 detectives and plain clothes men employed at head quarters and all were on duty abour ego o'clock last night. they were hard Iy sufficient to answer all the burglar calls being telephoned in. Incident to the burglar calls were several purse snatchings, highway robberies and as- saults.
 Owing to the great secrecy msin- tained by the police on all burglary reports, it is now possible to ascertain the identity of persons robbed only when they notify the newspapers of the unfortunate occurrence. The fol- lowing burglary acknowledged on the private file of the detective depart ment, was reported to The Age Herald yesterday:
 Much jewelry, pistol and some cash were taken during the afternoon while the family of J. B. Shropshire 1500 Beech street. was away from home It was stated privately at police head quarters that the Shropshire burglary was the seventeenth reported for the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Submarine Mine Dreaded

Recent reports of conditions and the operations of the contending fleets of Europe in the North sea have brought the question of submarine mines prom inently forward, and the subject is con- sidered In an interesting article in the war issue of the Scientific American. in which the following facts are given:
 Because of its absolute invisibility, the submarine mine in its present state of development Is the most deadly form of naval warfare. Certainly it has to it's credit the greatest disasters to ships of the first class and the greatest num- Der of such disasters during the past decade of naval history. During the oper- ations on Port Arthur it was the floating mine which sent to the bottom two of the finest battleships of the Japanese fleet. It was a floating mine also which sank the "Petropaclovsk." when Admiral Ma karoff was leading the Russian fleet out of Port Arthur, in which disaster the admiral and nearly al lof the officers and crew of the ship, together with the Russian artist Verestchagin, went down with the ship. By mines, also, several war vessels or less importance were loSt during the same war .and on more than one occasion Russian battleships engaged in operations at or near the entrances to Port Arthur were struck and so far disabled as to be out of action for sev- eial months time.
 As compared with torpedo attack, min- ing has the advantage of greater secrecy and instability; and this is true even when the torpedo is launched from the submarine. For effective attack, torpe- does must be fired either from battle ships. cruisers or destroyers, or subma- rines
 In the case of each class of vessel, a ship, from the moment it sights the en- cmy, knows that within certain ranges if is liable to torpedo attack and even in the case of the submarine, which must come occasionally to the surface and during most of the period of attack must occasionally have its periscope above the surface, there Is a reasonable expectation tlat with careful watch, some signs oi the approaching danger will be detected In the case of the submarine mine, the element of secretcy is so perfect that il it so happens that the mine field has not been previously located, a fleet under way has no possible means of knowing when where 1t may encounter these deadly machines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
PIRATES" REHEARSAL
Work Is to Begin Soon on Costumes
 for Opera

Another splendid rehearsal of the Pirates" was held last night and the good work done indicates that the pres entation of this tuneful opera under tho auspices of the Womep's Auxiliary of the Associated Charities will set new record for like productions in Birming- ham.
 H. K. Milner. who Is the president of the Associated Charities. visited the re- hearsal and expressed his delight with the progress already made and com mented on the splendid chorus.
 Next week there will be meeting of the committee having charge of this charitable undertaking for the purpose of arranging for beginning work on the costumes for the opera. The committee IS composed of Mrs Ross Smith. Mrs w. s. Lowell and Mrs. Viola Roden- Redin.
 Rehearsals for next week will be held on Monday and Friday nights at S.15 o'clock on the top floor of the Lyric theatre building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
PIECE OF PLOTTING PAPER
Its Characteristics and What It In-
 dicates of Owners Habits

Few people realize the true inwardness of plotting paper, particularly people who live in big towns and should know better. It is, for instance, a real pleasure to sit down to a large, clean sheet of new pink plotting paper and instead of its soiling one, to be the first to soil it. White blot ting paper has to be very thick and ab- sorbing to hold its own, while green plotting paper is only suggestive of banks and business. and little soiled ends which are used for the weeks books. The blot ting paper connoisseur changes his blot ting paper with absolute recklessness. It becomes to him like the paper target, which, once marked with his prowess, has fulfilled it's function. It is a delight to tear the corner off a sheet of thick pink, and pick up as much as possible of the blot made by an overfiowing pen. But tho corner once away the sheet loses it's charm and should be replaced by another.
 Blotting paper and plotting pad are in dices of the household psychology, a writ CT in the Manchester Guardian observes. There is, for instance. the pad which, though not very much used. has grown shiny with use, and it's acquired surface absolutely refuses to pick up any ink at all There is the pad that has been over used and has lost It's absorbent power through the writing of many black and dashing notes. There is the neat pad which is always carefully tended and there Is the plotting book, with it's choice of half dirtied leaves and It's surface which by no possible means can ever be as level as plotting paper should pe.
 The ideal way of using plotting paper is to have two or three loose sheets of thickish white or pink, which can be thrown away, used or stolen with impu- nity. It is useful to be able to blot from above and the singleness of the sheet enables this to be done most efficaciously. Also 1t necessitates no conscientious scru- pies as to waste, and enables the writer to write straight ahead with comfort in stead of dodging about his pages to avoid the pains of plotting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
HARVARD WORKS
 OUT AT NEW HAVEN Crimson Eleven Prepares for Saturdays Battle.
 Brickley in Line-Up

New Haven, Conn.,, November 1s.-A northeaster bringing with 1t two inches of rain and snow made no difference with the plans of the Harvard and Yale foot ball teams today. The Crimson advance guard of 20 players, Head Coach Haugh- . ton and assistant coaches, had what was termed a "satisfactory tryout' in the new bowl. Captain Brickley kicked goals with his usual accuracy, although the gridiron was covered with slush and the water stood inches deep. After short signal drill the players left for New Haven to join the rest of the Harvard squad to- morrow.
 While the Harvard players were getting accustomed to the bowl, Head Coach Hinkey sent the Yale players through a long secret signal drill on old Yale field. The players handled the water-soaked pig skin in the complicated lateral and for ward passes without a tumble. Tonight the players were sent through another signal drill into the baseball cage.
 Football enthusiasts were apprehensive today because of weather conditions. but the weather bureau said indications point to a fair, cold Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
ARBOR DAY WILL BE
 OBSERVED TODAY School Children Will Plant Trees and Shrubs.
 Special Exercises

If the thermometer points anywhere above zero this morning the people, of Birmingham are requested by sup pcrters of the city beautiful movement and others to go out and plant tree f' shrubbery of some kind, for today is Arbor Day.
 As a rule Arbor Day comes on more propitious occasion than the pres ent. when old Boreas is evidently on the job with a vengeance trying to sare everybody into buying fur coats, but despite the inclemency of the weather householders are asked to inn prove their premises by planting some kind of tree or shrub. President George Ward of the city commission will furnish the tree or shrub on ap- piication.
 The schools of the city will also as- sist in making today memorable oc- cason for the city beautiful movement by planting trees and shrubbery in all the schoolyards. The children will also hold special exercises this afternoon on. the civic playgrounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
PASSENGER RATES
 TO BE INCREASED

Washington, November 19.-Increases in passenger fares virtually through out the country, except in southeastern territory, will be caused by advances anonunced by railroads in trunk line territory between New York city and Pittsburg, and in central passenger ter ritory, between Pittsburg and Chicago and St Louis. The basis for readjust- ment is 214 cents & mile, the present basis being 2A cents.
 Within Central Passenger association territory the new fares will become eff fective December l, and in trunk line territory and between the two terri tories, they will become effective De- cember 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
FIRE IN HOOD BUILDING
Blaze in Junk Room Fills Building l
 With Smoke; Does Little Damage

Fire of unknown origin on the third floor of the Hood building about 11:15 o'clock last night caused considerable excitement. The dense smoke pouring out of the windows attracted large crowd and the alarm brought all the available fire apparatus to Third ave- nue and Twetieth street. north.
 Investigation by the firemen dis closed that the blaze was confined to a junk room on the third floor and out side of filling the large office building with smoke there was little damage. The blaze was extinguished in few minutes.
 There were several other alarms an swered by the department last night, hut none of the fires were of serious nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
CAPITAL STOCK OF
 CLUB INCREASED

Chicago, November 1e.--The capital stock of the Chicago club of the Fed eral baseball league was increased from $250.000 to $400,000 at the annual meet ing here today. Most of this sum aI- ready has been spent by Charles Eeeghman. president, it was announced anc the increase to provide his surety The directors adjourned until next week when officers probably will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Mrs. L. J. Carithers

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs L. J. Carithers, who died Wednes- day at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. c. E. Ellis. were held yesterday morning at 10 O clock at the residence, 4215 Fourth avenue. south. She is sur vived by four daughters, Mrs. G. u. Ellis. Mrs. T. M. McNeal, Mrs. NJ P Kelly and Mrs Walter Hunt, and three sons. J. w. Carithers, D. J. Carithers. and Hugh Carithers. Interment was at lclmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Charged With Burglary

Tom Lane, a young ma nwell known in West End. was arrested and placed in the city jail yesterday afternoon by Detectives Ellard. Eubanks. Brown. War; Ten and Garner on eight charges of burglary and grand larceny It is al- legged by the detectives that Lane posing as a meter inspector. gained access to a number of residences and secured con- siderable property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
FOUR INJURED
 |NL. & N. WRECK

Montgomery, November 1s-(Special) ) The New Orleans Chicago Limited on the Louisville and Nashville railroad was wrecked this morning near Garland. The engine and four coaches were derailed and two passengers and two express messen- gers were injured. A broken rail is al- legged to have caused the wreck.
 Injured passengers names cannot be learned. The express messengers, Las setter and Chestnut, were badly hurt The injuries of Lasseter were bruises about the head and body and those of Chestnut were in the head and breast A large portion of his scalp was cut above the left ear. He has been brought to a Montgomery hospital.
 The train was making its usual time around a curve when the tender was thrown from the track down 20-foot em- bankment. The engine did not leave the track. The first express car, in which the two injured messengers were work ing, was knocked down the embankment, and the weight of the heavy passenger coaches splintered this car. The next car was heavily loaded, and was knocked sideways across the track and badly smashed. The three combination express and baggage cars were knocked to the opposite side of the track, but less dam aged.
 The passenger coaches left the track, but were not turned over. The train did not carry a large number of passengers. Those who were in the first coach were severely knocked from their seats
 The authorities were immediately mo- tifed and physicians from Georgiana, Greenville and Evergreen were dispatched to the scene. Passenger train No. 2S was converted into a relief train and was sent from Georgiana to convey the ill-fated passengers to Montgomery. wrecker is now on the scene, and it will be o'clock before trains can go through and traffic made normal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Guns Captured

London, November 19.--(9:30 D. m } The official press bureau has issued the following report from the general commanding the force operating on the Shat-elArab river and in the Per sian gulf:
 ''On November IT our troops drove out of an entrenched position about 4500 of the enemy, capturing two guns and many prisoners, camp equipment and ammunition.
 'Our casualties were three officers killed and l5 wounded and in the rank and file 35 men were killed and about 300 wounded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Samuel w. Taxlor

Funeral services over the remains of Samuel w. Taylor, aged 37 years, who died Wednesday night at the late resi- dencc, 2205 Seventeenth avenue, south, will be conducted this afternoon. Inter- ment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow, brother and sister.
 The pallbearers at the services this Afternoon will be: w. B. Everett, A. P. Wells, J. H. Edmondson, W. F. Rye. John Mayer, Walter Beasley, Earl Pettus and Norman Morrison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Willie May Spidle

Funeral services over the remains of Willie May Spidle, the 10-months-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. J. Spidle, who died Wednesday night at the family residence at Gift, were conducted yes- terday afternoon. Interment followed in Gift cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Jenia Coggins

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Jenia Coggins, aged 40 years. who died Wednesday afternoon at 1918 North Thirty-fifth street, were conducted yAs- terday afternoon at o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Mrs. J. B. Satterfield

Gadsden, November 19-(Special.) Mrs. J. B. Satterfield. 50 years old, died at her home near Murrycross this morning after a long illness with tu- berculosis. The funeral will be held to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Hebrew Shelter and Loan Association

A general meeting of the Birmingham Hebrew Shelter and Free Loan asso- citation will be held in the vestry room of the Nnesseth Israel synagogue. cor ner of Seventeenth street and Seventh avenue. north, Sunday at 1:S0 sharp. Election of officers will take place. along with other important business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Whenever You Neea . General Tonic
 Take GrOvee'

The O,d Stand&rc Groves Tastless Chill Tonic Is eqpally valuable as a General Tonic beuause 1t contains the NINE and IRON Drives out Malaria. enriches blood ibujlds up the Whole systsm, soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20
Demarest Defeated

Dubuque. la. November ls.-George Sutton defeated Calvin Demarest 900 to 17s in a billiard players league match here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-20

London, November 2O-(2:O7 a. m.1-A Reuter- dispatch from Vienna gives the following official statement:
 The battle in Russian Poland pro- gresses favorably According to the days our troops have captured 1000 prisoners, IS machine guns and several field guns