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The Detroit times., 1914-12-24
A SEAMY
Side TO JOYOUS
CHRISTMASTlDE
Big Book at Police Headquarters
Contains Many, Many Rec
Ords of Woe
WOMAN TELLS JUDGE
DEVIL WALKS IN CROWDS
Detroit Stores, Thronged With
People, Offer. Good picking"
Fpr Shoplifters

Christmas time in the big stores,
with throngs of last-minute shoppers
struggling to buy doll, or toy. OF
some dress goods, or some little piece
Of jewelry, or a tinseled thing for the
Christmas tree. It's a sight to see
the flushed faces; to watch the
bustling. jostling crowds. some laugh
ing, some frowning; all intent.
And over at police headquarters,
the big book in the detective bureau
Is filling up with women's names. and
the finger-print records-the Bertil-
Ion records that stamp the owner OF
the finger-print az criminal-are be-
ing augmented with smeary prints of
dainty fingers.
That's the seamy side of Christ
mas. Maybe the throng and the ex-
element, and the tempting display Is
responsible.
Mrs. Elizabeth Mcdonald. 81 years
old. OF No. I'll Henry-st., says the
devil mingles with the crowds. She
told Justice Stein that, In police
court, Wednesday morning. She had
pleaded guilty when charged with
stealing some underwear, some stock
ings, and other goods valued ut $3.50
from Crowley, Miner & Co.'S store.
She had ISL in her purse at the time
of her arrest.
Why" asked the Judge, severely.
"Oh, the devil made me do it." said
Mrs. Mcdonald.
She had given her name to the po-
lice as Elizabeth Mack. Her finger
prints were taken. Her real name
was later learned, and added to the
card.
Justice Stein fined her $25, and she
sent for her seized money to pay the
fine.
You won't find the devil around
the Detroit stores unless you are
looking for him." said Justice Stein.
Santa Claus Is around, but not that
other fellow"
Mrs. Lottie Hunt was the name
given by a 50-year-old woman, arrest.
ed In the same store. for stealing sew.
eral gloves and tucking them into a
nun. made especially for shoplifting
A big false pocket was sewed on the
front Of the mum. The woman refused
to give her address to the police.
Late at night, inquiries were made
for Mrs. Lottie Bennett, who was
missing from her home at No. 116
Piquette-ave. Mrs. Hunt was the
person sought,
She told Justice Stein. Monday, that
she must have been crazy when she
stole She gazed dumbly at the Judge
as he fined her $40.
81 haven't the money" she said.
"Your relatives will probably pay
the fne," said the Judge, and the
woman was led away, her eyes filed
with tears.
Grace Duran," 20 years old. was
hysterical when arrested for stealing
waist. She was locked up. She
wouldn't tell her address.
Wednesday morning, police were
asked to locate Margaret vinette, 20
years old. who had disappeared from
her home, Monday.
Detective Good recognized the de-
scription. The missing girl was
Grace Duran" In police court, We'd
nesday, the girl was discharged, when
physician told the authorities that
she was suffering from cancer OF the
stomach. and was not really respon.
sible for her action.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-24
HILL OPPOSED TO
SCOTS PEACE PLAN

NACO. Ariz., Dec. 2S.--Cen. Benja-
min Hill. commanding the Carranxa
forces at Naco. Sonora. is reported TO
be unalterably opposed to the plan
proposed by Gen. Hugh Scott. chief
of stan OF the United States army, 60
create a strip OF neutral territory
along the international border at this
point
II is understood that Hill takes the
position that his troops have not fired
across the border upon American ter
ritory, and that Gen. Scott should d.
rect his efforts to persuading the Vii
lista troops TO cease firing. Scott IL
expected to interview Gen. Hill to-
day.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-24
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The Detroit times., 1914-12-24

British decision holding crude rubber
a contraband OF war. cuts on al nor
NAL imports TO the United Stats
Sixty per cent of the American crude
rubber comes via England. Already
the embargo has resulted In an h.
crease or from 40 TO As cents q pound
in the crude product.
The statement declares that the
state department Is alive to the seri-
Gus situation presented but that Eng
lands Tuncompromising attitude" has
SO far blocked any plan OF solution
The statement asserts that the $4,000
Americans employed In the rubber in-
dustry viii suffer IL present condi-
tions continue. The cost TO the In
dustry OF the embargo 10 a quarter
of million dollars day. II was
stated.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-24

There are 10000 kinds of butter
flies.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-24
TRADE
WILL SUFFER If
WAR CONTINUES
English Embargo on Crude Prod.
uct Endangers Jobs of 1885,
900 Americans, Claim
BIG JUMP IN
PRICES EXPECTED
Ban Already Costing Industry
Quarter Million Daily, Says
Report

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The Euro.
pean war will result in big jump in
prices OF all rubber goods II the
present British embargo on crude
rubber is continued. A statement is
sued by the Rubber Club OF America
today, asserted that "a situation OF
the utmost gravity confronts the
trade" IL was explained that the
The Detroit times., 1914-12-24

There were 7O3,63O deaths in 1913
in France.
The Detroit times., 1914-12-24
KALAMAZOO GETS
GIFT FROM JOHN D.
Michigan School Given Slice of
Ten-Million- Dollar Dona-
ton

NEW YORK. Dec. 23.-Ten and a
half millions OF John ID. Rockefellers
money was distributed to universities
and colleges during the last year, ac-
cording to a report of the general
education board, today
or this amount, Kalamazoo college,
at Kalamazoo. Mich, gets SIG, 106.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
Housecleaning Whole Town
From the Christian Herald.


 Womens clubs are an- important fatcor In the work of making America beautiful An interesting instance is afforded in Van Vert. o. The Van Vert Civic club com prises 50 public spirited women and about nan as many men. The work of reform was started with series of seven month- " meetings to arouse public interest A scientific agriculturist discussed civic beauty landscape gardener was heard on street designing, woman physician on cleanliness, a clergyman on civic morals An example of the simplicity and uirectness of the work is afforded by the ciean-up day inaugurated by the club. Every householder is charged 25 cents for every load Of ashes hauled away from his premises, and the club pays the charge TOT those who are unable to meet it. The work of beautifying other towns is shown by moving pictures. Prizes are offered for the pest work in making ugly details of the city attractive. New lines of worlo are opened every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31

RATEs--One cent a word . day, no ad. taken for 1ess than 25c for frat furer- fIon. Cash must nccompany order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
TAXICABS

Jenkins Taxicab Co. Packard and Cadillac cars. Main. 1y7. Taxfcab Auto Co.,, Inc. Five and seven en-passenger cars. 1S17k 2d ave. Main |. Bessemer Transfer & Auto Co. We make a speciality of handlinp picnic parties. w. T. Warloclx BeSsemer .... sy
 TURKISH BATHS Hamman. Baths 321h N. goth st Turkish baths and chiropodv
 UNDERTAKERs Y. T. Shaw Son. Undertakers. 210S 5th ave. Main. .. a WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS J. Fox & Co. High clas liquors of all kinds. 2210 2d ave-, N. Phone 351s Tennessee Distilling Co 1913 2d ave, N. Phone. Max Harkins. 2S16 N 27th st. Our specials. Harkins' A and liar kins' Old 999. Phone. .7y72 WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS Markstein & Go.
 21S N. 18th st
 none .'.''............. .S249
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31
LEGAL NOTICES
Trustees Sale


 By virtue of an order in the matter of Georgia Steel company, bankrupt, there will be sold before the court house door in Gainesville, Barrow county, Georgia, at public outcry to the best bidder, on Tuesday, June 2, 1914. between the hours of 10 a. m. and D. m. all of the property of the above bankrupt (except the choses in actfon) formerly known as the Geor- gla Iron and Coal company property, consisting of brown and red iron ore, manganese, coal. limestone, timber and farming lands, comprising in all about 50,000 acres, situated in the counties of Barlow, Cherokee, Catoosa, Walker and Dade in the state of Georgia, and De- Kalb and Jackson counties, Alabama, and Marion c"'lnty, Tennessee The property Is e, ipped with railroads, buildings. mach 1ery, plant and equip ment, etc, for | extensive operation of brown and n d iron ore and coal mines, with blast furnace situated near the coal and red iron ore mines and limestone quarry. These properties have been operated extensively.
 An upset price of $500,000 is fixed i; terms of sale, $35,000 in cash with good and solvent bond with security, for the payment of the balance of the pur- chase money when certain litigation is terminated. The property will be sold freed from all liens, the purchaser to take free and unincumbered title.
 For full information and description apply to the undersigned.
 OSCAR T. PEBBLES, Trustee in Bankruptcy of Georgia Steel Company Cartersville, Ga
 S. M. Chamblss, Paul F. Akin, at torneys for the trustee 5-17-3t-s -su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-31

PRIVATE party has s10,000 to loan in one or two Jumps, per cent on inn proved Birmingham real estate: give location by number for attention. < Address P-28, care Age Herald.
 5000 to loan for two years on improved real estate. See me about the money you want Edw. c. Dugas 615 1st Ma tiona1 Bank Bldg. 5-31 St Q000 $3000 and $4000 now on hand to loan on real estate. See Frank B. Clark, with Edward l.. Moore R. E. & Ins O.. 2o9 Empire Bldg. Phone Main.4A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

ionai president. and Gen. Felix Diaz are ready to support Villa.
 Gen. Hugh Scott. assistant chief or staii of the army, and formerly in commano on the Mexican border, has received a pathetic letter in this connection from Gen. Frisco Castro. the aged general just released with Mexican federal troops who crossed the border after the battle or Ojinaga and were interned in Texas. General Castro wrote in the letter that after 40 years service in the Mexican army during which he worked hard to gain every promotion and had not blot on his record, he now found himseir barred from the army of his country.
 No Steps Taken
 The American government has taken no steps as yet to mend the situation. await ing a clearer definition of the situation Rear Admiral Fletcher, commander or the Atlantic fleet. has recommended that four battleships be maintained temporari- ly in Mexican waters, while the remainder of the fleet goes north to target practice.
 The opinion is now general that the American troops will not be withdrawn until the Villa Carranza controversy Is closed.
 The following from General Funston was received today:
 'One of the two wires of the cable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

ports the retirement of the Austrian army westward on Cracow.
 Declare Martial Law
 The Netherlands government has de- ciared martial law in the eastern prov nces. according to an Amsterdam dis patch. to prevent the exportation of ccntrabsnd of war to Germany. and at the same time Great Britain takes a clear position in the matter of contra band making it compulsory for neu- tral countries importing foodstuffs to give assurances that the foods is not intended for German consumption.
 Prince Oscar. the German Emperor's fifth son, according to the announce ment from Berlin, has been obliged to withdraw from his regiment because of an affection of the heart, brought on by overexertion. He is at Metz un- der the care of physicians.
 Latest reports icate that the Aus trian seaport of Cattaro. in Dalmatia. Is being bombarded' by French and Brit ish warships and that the Austrian fortIess of Pelagosa has been mis- manted and seixsd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
WATT FAVORABLE
 MOMENT TO ATTACK
FURTHER FIGHTING IN MEXICO IS
 PREDICTED BY CARRANZA; VILLA AND
 44 ZAPATA WAR WITH PRESENT AUTHORITY

company to Mexico City is working. The present extent of the damage to the rail- way tvera Cruz to Mexico City, is not yet fully known. Two freight trains have been turned loose. one In each di- rection. and the track torn up over con- siderable stretches. There is nothing definite as to the destruction of bridges. though such destruction is stated to have occurred. If the bridges are not de- stroyed and no resistance Is offered, rail- way officials think they may be able to run trains in three or four days.
 ''It Is known that the destruction was the work of revolutionists. ex-federalists under Higenio Aguilar and Benjamin Arr gunedo. The size of this band is various ly estimated at 5000 to t000 men. Candigo Aguilar (Carranxa's general commanding forces outside Vera Cruz has sent l50e men, practically all he had at Soledad. on trains In that direction. Presumably they will be joined by others from Cor doba and Orizaba. Agents of Villa have been here recently comforting with ex- federal officers and furnishing them with funds.
 s''lf the break in the railway can be kept open 1t will have the important effect of isolating Gen. Jesus Carranxa and the ls.00O troops he took to the Isth- mus to garrison the states of the south-
 (Continued on Page Elevenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
TODAY's, AGE-HERALD

iI V. fla. .1-German attack repulsed. ,
 Carranza. predicts further, fighting.
 Principal fighting is along wings
 Paris wonderful in treatment of the wounded. w frHs 2-Deny Red Cross nurses abused. 3-Agee and Wilkinson reappointed. 4-Beware' of kissing anyone with cold. 5-Alabama solons to correct shortcom- ings.
 Darnell suspended.
 Tobacco company to buy cotton. 2.
 Fort pronounces death sentence on
 two. .,A
 6-New proposals for federal courts 7-Russia may. have troops in Belgium. 9-Advise to children and parents. 1o-License issued to wireless station. 13-The power of the cotton plant 14-Sports. ~ 15-Eradicating- disease by, discipline. 16-State fair opens Monday. 17-Poultry news. zl--News of Ensley. 22-Bruce surprised at Skyscrapers. 23-The theatres. 24-Arming with both hand and head 26-30 and 3l-Society 1-Church news of the world. 8-29-EdltorIaI comment. 2-Birmingham churches B 3S-Automobile gossip. sEEnglish soldier tells of escape 35--Dolly's dialogues. 36-Common sense in the home 39-London proud of It's patriotism. 40-War having curious effect on Paris. A-48 Magazine section. ~-66-Comic supplement- ..->
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

Washington. September 26-Generai Cerrnnxa today predicted further fight ing in Mexico, according to official sd- vices to the state departinent. The frat chief explained to diplomats. who gathered at his request, that zapata had refused to attend or send dele- gates to the national convention celIed for October I and that his forces were active in the sonth. He also described events leading up to the rupture with General yilla, sayinE the blame for further bIoodshed would be vnla's as bis own troops would act only. on. the defensive. .as
 official information has come to the Washington government from Genera Funston and others that zapata and Villa are working fin harmony against Carranza and expect the support of ex-federals one of Villas chief demands has beer that meritorious officials who supported Huerta should be in the new government but Carranza has given such officers nc guarantees. Already 1t has been reported that Francisco Carbajai. former provIs'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

near St. Mihiel in the Woevre district and to some extent. although the French have undertaken a vigorous offensive movement. they have been able to hold some of the territory they won. doubtless at great loss of life on bo;f sides.
 Reports Meagre
 The British official reports are ex- ceedingly meagre. in keeping with the determination of the British author ities to enforce more rigid censor ship. The official press bureaf merely announces such activity on the part of the Germans all along the line and the repulse of heavy counter attacks with a considerable loss inflicted On the enemy" K
 The Russian general staff reports battle between the Russians and Ger mans in the region of Druskenhiki, in tine government of Suwalki. Russian Poland, bordering on Prussia. but gives no details. The general staff also re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
Japs Are Making Progress
 Against Germans In China

Picking, September 27-un5 n. m.) Japanese troops operating against the German concession of klauchau are making progress in the direction of Eangtse, 15 miles south of Wei-sien, on kiauchau ratlrond, according to nd- vices received here from the province of Shantung. At Fangtse there are val usble coal mines nndcr German con trOI.
 Reports to the Chinese government from various towns in the wake of the Japan csc army corroborate dispatches from 1Ai-Chow of the wounding by Japanese of about 12 Chinamen. According to the government advices a number of Chinese have been killed while attempting to pre- vent attacks on their women The Chinese minister at TolSio has been in- structed by hiH government to appeal to the Japanese foreign office in behalf of the inhabitants of Shantung.
 The activities of the Emden and other German cruisers which, accompanied by colliers, departed from Tsingtau early in the war, seem to prove that the German
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
TERRITORY BETWEEN RIVERS OISE
 AND SON11E IS THE SCENE OF FIERCEST BATTLE ALONG NORTHERN FRENCH FRONT

The territory between the Rivers soD,nse and OIre is the scene of the flercest battle along the great front in northern France. where the Germans and nlIies have been striving for two sveeJ<s to force ench other back. This ground includes the French left wing. which has thrown tremendous forces against the German General von E<luck's reinforced army in an endeavos te outflank him.
 The French official report describes this struggle as a violent one and an- nounces that the allied troops have made a slight advance.
 In the Woevre region the French also report some gain. but describe the sit xuation on the heights of the Mouse as unchanged. Prior to this. however the csrmans had crossed the River Mouse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

official declarations stating that the cruisers remained within the harbor, were intentional fabrications
 Tt appears that the German attack on Antwerp Is likely to begin at an early date. For some days past large bodies of troops have been conveyed from Aix- La-chappelle to the district east and south of Antwerp.
 Heavy siege guns have arrived and have been placed in position against the southern forts, while on the eastern side heavy Austrian Howitzers have been brought up and earthworks constructed ?
 How Servia Feels
 Nish. Servia, September 26.-(via Paris, SOS D. m.)-According to reports reach- ing here from Belgrade, when repre- sentative of the Austrian commander, bearing a white flag, was admitted to the presence of the Servian commander with the demand for the surrender of the capital, the Servian officer replied:
 Return to your camp and in three hours you will receive my answer from the cannon's mouth"
 Three hours later Servian battery opened fire on the Austrian positions across the Danube.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27

Sir Courtenay added that ethe German cruiser had made it's escape. The two steamers were captured off the West In- dies, he said.
 The Lorenzo, a vessel of 1S42 tons. left New York on August 6 for Buenos Aires. The Thor is steamer of s43l tons She left New York on August 1 for Newport News Va. -l-1-s @esfss, s.s
 The capture, according to news received here, was made by one British cruiser.
 The Lorenzc.swas built in. Newport News, Va. in 1903. She is 355 feet long and has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
Both Sides Make Some Progress, the Germans Pushing Back the Allies Right
FOR THREE DAYS BIG BATTLE HAS RACED
 BETWEEN RIVERS
Germans Apparently Await ing for Thanking Action to Be Decided-French Right Takes the Offensive

London, September 26.-(9:25 p. m.) The wings of opposing armies in northern France still are striking hard blows at each other in an effort to break through the respective posi- tions.
 Both sides, according to the French official report issued late today, have made some progress, the Germans on the allies right perhaps the greatest.
 For three days or more violent battle has been raging in the hills and plains between the Rivers Disc and Somme Official accounts, both German and French, are silent as to how this fight is going, but in the frontal attack on the Germans strongly fortified and well reinforced position farther south, the allies have made some progress. The Germans apparently are satisfied to remain on the defensive until the battle on the flank has been decided.
 From Soissons to Rheims and thence eo Verdun, there has been no change in ths situation. but in the south of woevre the French continue to make progress and have defeated u German corps with heavy losses
 On the French extreme right the French have taken the offensive with the re- servists and have repulsed German forces holding the line along the frontier FRENCH AGAIN
 TAKE OFFENSIVE
 or the activities of the British army, the war office is sparing with informa- ton. A brief paragraph recounting the activity of the Germans all along the line and the repulse of heavy counter attacks with considerable loss to the enemy, Is the extent of the news given out. Casualties among the officers up to a week ago are published but thus far those among the men in the ranks have not been made public. With the continu- ous fighting, the general staff probably has no time to prepare a list.
 There is no uneasiness in England not withstanding this lack of information the people feeling confident the allies can hold their own, 1T they do not drive the Germans back.
 There has been lull in the fighting in Galcia while the Russians are perfecting their plan for the investing of Przemysl is now cut off from all communication with the outside world. The Russians have taken Rzeszow an important rail way center between Tarnow and Przemysl and have captured two fortified positions north and south of the latter fortress This gives them possession of the whole of Gaica with the exception of a nar- row western neck at the head of which stands Craeow.
 WATT FAVORABLE
 MOMENT TO ATTACK Along the western frontier of Poland which the Germans have been threaten
 tContinued Page Tcnb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
SOUTH CONFRONTING SITUATION LITTLE. LESS GRAVE THAN F F AGING VASION
 cnVERNOp nE AL AQAMA
Constitutional Convention to Arrange for Sending of Money by State to Farmer Is Suggested as Possible Relief
GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA

Montgomery, September 26.-tSpe- cinl.p-"The south today Is confronting g nearly as grave situation as If 1t were threatened by foreign invasion. As one of the southern governors, believe that most extraordinary means should he taken to relieve conditions even to the extent of calling together constitutional cOnventions."
 This statement was made by the gov ernor tonight. just before his departure for Washington where he goes in re- sponse to an urgent request of Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas who has called conference of southern governors to meet with joint committed of the House and Senate to discuss the cotton situation. ta tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
MARTIAL LAW IN
 THE NETHERLANDS

Paris, September 26.-10:42 D. m.) A dispatch to the Havas agency from Amsterdam says that to prevent the exportation of contraband articles to Germany, The Netherlands govern ment has declared martial law in the eastern provinces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-27
AMERICAN STEAMER
 TAKEN BY BRITISH
The Lorenzo and Norwegian Steamer Found Coaling German Warships and Are Captured Off West Indies By British Cruiser


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