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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

Russian Report
 Petrograd. December 2S.-The following statement from the general staff Of the Russian commander in chief was issued tonight.
 .'On the 27th there was no important engagement between the lower Vistuia and the Pilica rivers. The German at tacks were everywhere repulsed. Tho Germans suffered heavy losses, especial ly during an attack southeast of Shier- niewice.
 Between the Pilica and the upper Wis., tula the enemy has adopted the defen- sive
 "Our troops stormed the village of Szit- niki which was stubbornly defended by the Austrians. The enemy has definitely evacuated the left bank of the Nida. s'To the south of the upper Vistula on the front of Opatow-Bieez the fighting continues to develop to our advantage. From the 18th to the 18th we captured there 200 officers and 15,00o soldiers and 40 mitraileuses.
 .'The enemys retreat in the sgion of the Dukla passes and on the road to Lisko is becoming more and more pre- cipitate and disorganized. On the 18th we captured in this region 5000 prisoners. !, "The enemy's efforts to transport his forces from the direction of Czenstochowa toward the Carpathans was complete failure owing to our ma1euvers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Rattle Lasts Two Days

Basel, Switzerland, December s2S. (Via Paris, 4:55 D. m.)-A battle last- ing from December "A until December' 26 occurred along the whole front of the French and German armies in the Vosges mountains. The sound of the cannon firing was plainly heard in Switzerland.
 French aeroplanes maneuvering over the town of Muelnausen, in Alsave, re- turned with sufficient information, 1t is said, to aid the French artillery to conduct an effective fire on the Ger man positions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
BRAVES TO HAVE LARGEST
 GROUNDS IN COUNTRY

Boston. Mass, December 2s.-The new Boston National grounds in Alston will be the largest in the country in size and seating capacity, and will cost more than any baseball plant yet constructed. President James E. Gaffney said after a discussion of the plans by the board of directors today.
 Forty thousand two hundred and eighty two seats will be provided. Gaffney said, and the one-story grandstand will be so constructed that second deck may be added later.
 Centerfield limits will be 400 feet from the home plate and 460 feet from the grandstand. There will be virtually nc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
BATTLE LINES IN
 EAST AND WEST
 LITTLE CHANGED
(Continued from Page One)

haps prematurely. but the exploits of the airmen on the continent and the scouting trip of the German flyer over Kent on Christmas show there is a strong possibility that the Taubes may repeat over London the visit with bombs which they paid over Paris and Warsaw.
 The authorities issued a warning to- night of the danger to people in the streets from guns which may be used in London against hostile aircraft and advised the people to take refuge il basements if they heard the sound o: explosives or guns.
 A heavy windstorm with rain and snow swept over parts of England ant adjacent waters tonight, and there must be suffering for the sailors on duty or the smaller craft off the coasts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
JAMES MITCHELL
 DUE HERE TODAY

James Mitchell will reach Birming ham today from New York, accoi ding to information reaching the city yes- terday. MT Mitchell is the personal representative Of the foreign bondhold- . CTS in the Alabama Power company, and it is presumed that his visit is for an inspection of the company's work in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Boy Scouts Basketball Tourney

Crowds of enthusiastic youngsters gathered at the city gym" yesterday afternoon to witness the basketball tournament of the Boy Scouts.
 In the games yesterday afternoon the boys played valiantly and provided a great deal of interest for the spectators who criticized caustically at times. How ever, it was a good-natured crowd and Director Nespor was flattered at the public interest shown in the efforts of his charges.
 The results of the games follow:
 Troop l was defeated by Troop ? by the score of 16 to 1.
 Troop defeated Troop by the score of 16 to ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

"sunfield.' The grounds will be laid out to face the northeast so that the sun s.lare will not be strong in any of the outfeld positions.
 The playing field is to be sunk 15 feet below the street level, after the ia shion of the Yale bowl
 Gaffney announced that the Wa,pole street grounds the home of the National league club for nearly half a century. have been sold to a trust company
 No action was taken on selecting play CTS to be given to the Philadelphia Ma tlonals for Sherwood Magee. Gaffney said he would discuss this with Manager Stallings at the latter's plantation in Georgia next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
JOHNSON CONFERS.
 WITH RUPERT

New York, December 2S.-Ban John- son, president of the American league, was in conference here most of the day with Jacob Ruppert and T. l.. Illus ton, who are negotiating for the pur- chase of the New York American league club and Frank Farrell, president and part owner of the club. .
 Negotiations were said to be still in progress late tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Deaths and Funerals
r. M. Edwards

Funeral services over the remains of T. M. Edwards. aged 48 years. who died early yesterday morning at POS South Sixty seventh street, were conducted yesterday afternoon from the private chapel of the s. W. Woodin Undertaking company at 3 o'clock. Interment foi- lowed in Forest Hill cemetery. The de ceased is survived by his mother. Mrs Fannie Edwards; a daughter, Mrs. S. H Policy; two sisters. Mrs. W. P. Rose and Mrs. w. R. Wright, and brother A. C. Edwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Thi.-And Five Cents:

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip enclose cents to Foley & Co.,. Chicago H., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a free trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills for pain in sides and back. rheumatism backache kidney and bladder ailments and Foley Cathartic Tablets, whole. some and thoroughly cleansing cathartic especially comforting to stout persons For sale in your town by all dealers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Columbia Wins

New York, December 2S.-Columbia uni versity defeated Yale four games to none in the opening round of the annual Inter collegiate chess tournament here today. Harvards match against Princeton re- suited In a victory for the Crimson, 21h to 11a. The second round will be played tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Accurate Ever
the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 The latest Boston story is about small child vino fell out a window. kind hearted lady came hurrying up with the anvious question, Dear, dear! How did you fall?'
 The child looked up at the ouestioner and replied in voice choked with sobs, 'Vertically, ma am."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Inhabitants Warned

London, December 2S.--7:55 ? m.) The British official press bureau this evening made the following annornce- ment:
 ",The naval and military authorities call the attention of persons using the streets to the danger from fragments of shell and from bullets from the guns used against hostile aircraft attempt ing a raid on London.
 "Thc civil population are warned to keep under cover, preferably in base-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Sylvester Davis

Athens, December 2s-(special.>- syi- vester Davis, oiie Of the oldest citizens of this county, aged S5 years and 3 months, died at the home of his son. John, eight miles east of Athens. and was buried yesterday. He was an old Mexican and Confederate soldier. He leaves two sons and four daughters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Fromme Signs Contract

New York, December 2S.--The New York National league club today re- ccived the signed contract of Arthur Fromme, a veteran pitcher The only Giant regular now unsigned is Larry Mclean, catcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

sixth consecutive possible.
 T. K. has now tied his last Years record of six straight possibles. NaA tional matches will be shot Monday night and if he makes another possible score he will have set a new worlds record for 1400X1400.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
Smith Easy Winner

New York, December 2S.---Gunboat Smith of California so far outclassed Chick Carsey of Philadelphia that the referee stopped the contest in the third round here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
RIFLE SHOOT

Here's the rifle scores of the B. A. C. team in fifth match of the Arms and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

Troop IA defeated Troop by the score of 12 to 3.
 Troop r defeated Troop 10 by the score of F to 10
 In the semi-fnal game of the after noon Troop put the "kibosh' on Troop to the tune of 12 to H. In the last game Troop Ii came across with a beating for Troop r by the score of to G.
 Gilbert Ritchie refereed all the games.
 GAMES TODAY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29

JOHNS Undertaking O.. Phone loos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
THE WAR SITUATION
Russian Report

ments, upon hearing the sound of fir ing by guns or of explosives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-29
s3, s3. 3.5O and s4 Fine Silks Are Special s2.49
$ 1.39

Quality This beautiful fabric is displayed in plain, change able and twotone coorings These effects which respond beautifully when made into evening costumes or handsome afternoon frocks.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-30
PRESIDENTS ACTION may PREVENT
BLOODY REVOLUTION IN COLORADO
BY N. D. COCHRAN

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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
CLERK FINDS NEW WAY TO
FIGURE PARCEL POST RATES
fBy United Press.)

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Nov. -
Calculus, adding machine or hours of
mental toll are not necessary for the
solution of parcel post rates, said
George Rogers, a local postal clerk to-
day, who ought to know. Rogers has
devised a table, by which, he claims,
rates may be rapidly computed with
the aid Of the parcel post TONE
map. Rogers has just completed the
table, though the rates have been in
effect W years. For the first and
second zones, for instance, under
Rogers plan, the rate is equal to the
number of pounds of the parcel post
plus cents. The table follows:
First and second zones, postage
equals number of pounds plus 4 cents.
Third zone 2 times number pounds
plus 4 cents.
Fourth zone 4 times number of
pounds plus 3 cents.
Fifth zone 6 times number of pounds
plus 2 cents.
Sixth zone 8 times number of pounds
plus | cent.
Seventh zone 10 times number of
pounds plus l cent.
Eighth zone II cents per pound.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
Device to Store Heat.

An inventor In Stockholm, s9 eden.
has devised an electrical apparatus
for storing heat.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
new YORK ENTER
ING SPORTING ERA

Written for the United Press.)
NEW YORK. Nov. lO.-New York
goes on its annual sporting debauch
within the next few days. There has
been much hammering and pounding
in Madison Square Garden and the
big track over which the annual six
dav bicycle race is rode is now in
place. en- Nov. Il. the Saturday be-
fore the start of this grind, there will
be a fifteen mile motor paced race
over the track, and appetites will
then be whetted up for the peculiar
things that happen during the six day
struggle.
Every year the promoters announce
that the field for the six day race IS
the "greatest yet,' so that may go
for the coming days and night of
lcircling the Garden track. Thousands
of "hot dogs are being rounded MP,
the bugs are planning excuse to the
boss for the DAYS they will be miss
ing and the Garden is getting its last
fresh air before it takes on that
thick, sour smell that settles down dur
ing these races.
Box fighters from all parts of the
and Kansas have been pour
ing into New York during the past
1t looks like a prosperous
winter for the fight clubs. but will be
a long dreary party for "white
hopes The lightweights, middle
weights and smaller hovs are getting
the call. New York has been hunked
SO often on alleged "white hopes'
that a heavyweight fight draws about
rs many people as a bucket of vine
gar draws flies. Gunboat Smith sud
denly lost what little attraction be
had when Sam Langford put the
crusher on him. Jess Willard il still
around. but arousing no
clamoring excitement.
President Gilmore. of the Feds. has
promised to spring -four surprises.
The nation waits through long and
nights for what this quartet
Dc Jars may be.
Pit Gilmore can t surprise US. ANY
thing either the Feds or organized
ball may do now won't cause us to
raise an eyebrow. The one thing
hat would com nearest to causing a
up our spine would be a "a
silence from Gilmore.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
But Think of His Friends.

Our ideal Of a really democratic man
10 one who sticks to ~ive-cent cigars
no matter how much money ne may
make.-Atlanta Journal.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
hypothetical Question

Fair Lady To lawyer-9Can | sue
her for SANDER, whether she proves
what she said said she said or not?'
Judge.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
Query.

IL a mar gets up Just after the day
breaks. eau ne be said to nave =
whole day before him?
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
Wise

In these days 1t Ia a wise father
who does no dread to know his own
Fon.--Life.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10

Manners are not idle, but the fruit
OF loyal nature and or noble mind
Tennyson.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
Daily Thought.

The best sort OF revenge is not TO
be like him who did the Injury.-Mar.
Gus Aurelius.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10
When Rouahlna It Is Enjoyable.

The average fnan enjoys roughing IL
for a while I there is ssme one to do
the roeseh .ves Z Addition Globe.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-10

FOR SALE CHEAP FOR CASH
Lot on upper Bridge street, well
located on corner, 60v130 or will di-
vide into two lots. 60y65. Inquire
at this observation-disclosures, If.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
NAVAL ACCIDENT PROBED
Death of Four of Battleship Wyo.
ming's Crew, Cause of In
vestigation.

NORFOLK, Va, January 10-A board
of inquiry was today in session on the
battleship Wyoming. Hampton roads, in
vestigating the cause of thesinking yes.
terday of a motor sailing launch carrying
wheelbarrows from the Wyoming to the
collier Proteus, with the loss of the lives
OF four seamen of the Wyoming's crew.
All of the bodies Of the victims of yes.
terday's accident other than that of Olaf
kornelius Olsen of Portsmouth, boat
swain's mate, In charge Of the ill-fated
launch, were today still unrecovered, not
withstanding many efforts made in the
direction of their recovery by shipmates
and others from navy vessels in Hamp-
ton roads.
The missing are: George j. Hugg, ordi-
nary seaman, Newport, r. l.. Ernest A
Roth. seaman, Seattle; Theodore Balduf
ordinary seaman. Brooklyn.
/. The sinking Of the Wyoming's launch is
unofhcally believed to have been due to
the possible fact that the launch was be-
ing driven too fast for the weather and
that instead of riding the choppy seas
she plunged through them and was
SWamped.
Great credit is due to theservice rem
dered by the navy tug Hercules, in COM
mand of Quartermaster J. o. Finch, in
the work of rescue. G. E. Baker, ordi-
nary seaman, and F. Donohoe, fireman,
first class. on the Hercules. imperiled
their owns lives by-plunging into the sea
after the men from the launch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
LAST RITES FOR GEN. BUCKNER.
Confederate Leader Buried in Frank
fort, KY, This Afternoon.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. January 10.-The
funeral train bearing the body of Gen.
Simon Bolivar Buckner, who died at his
home, "Glen Lily" near Munfordville,
Thursday night, arrived here at noon to-
day on its way to Frankfort, where
burial will take place late this afternoon.
In Louisville the funeral party. fnclud-
ing the late generals relatives and
friends from his home town. were Joined
by the pallbearers and representatives
of several military. historical and civic
organizations
The list of pallbearers comprises many
persons prominent in military and po-
litical circles from various parts of the
country who were intimate friends of
the last surviving lieutenant general of
the Confederate army.
Services at the grave i'll Frankfort will
be conducted by Rev. DIR. ]. G. Minnige-
rode and Rev. DR.. Charles Ewell Craik,
both of Louisville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
EARL Of K|NTORE ARRIVES
In United States to Arrange for
Anglo-American Ex-
position.

NEW YORK, January 1O.-The Earl of
Kintore, chairman Of the executive COM
mittee of the Anglo-American exposi-
ton, proposed feature of the centennial
celebration of peace among English
speaking nations. came here today on the
Baltic to confer with the American COM
mittee. He will spend about month
in New York, Washington and other
large cities of this country.
Monday night the earl will be guest of
honor at dinner given here by the
American committee. Wednesday he will
go to Washington, where he will be en-
tertained by the British ambassador and
Secretary of State Bryan and represent
ative men of the city.
Lord Kintore is the ninth earl of his
line. At one time he was governor of
South Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
HABEAs CORPUS FOR ALIENS.
u. s. Authorities Demand Hearing
for Russians Held as Prisoners.

NEW YORK, January 1O.-A clash be-
tween the federal authorities and Rus
sian steamship captain was presaged to-
day with the issuance Of a write OF
habeas corpus in behalf Of two Russian
aliens. Nikolag KweIkon and julia Poko-
weawa. who arrived here January >,
prisoners aboard the Russian steamship
kursk.
Capt A. Kirschfeldt of the steamer said
he had orders from the Russian consul
general to bold the pair as fugitives
wanted for murder. The United States
district attorneys office maintained that
the two should not be removed without a
hearing in extradtion, and obtained the
writ to insure such procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
CITY GUARDIANS PAY RAISED.
Policemen and Firemen of Boston
Benefit by Mayor's Plan.

BOSTON. January 10-Mayor Fitz-
gerald has announced an advance in
wages for tiremen and policemen, affect
ing 900 men. 1t was the second in
crease granted by the mayor within two
years and was due. he said, to the great
er cost of living and to the fact that al
though wages of carpenters. bricklayers
and painters have been almost doubled
within twenty-five years, the policemen
and firemen. Notwithstanding the danger
and difficulty of their work. have received
increases of only 1851 per cent within
the same period.
The new scale. which become effective
January 16 will add from 500 to 500 to
the yearly pay of each man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
Not Satisfied to Be in Reserve
District With New
York City.
NO ANNOUNCEMENT LIKELY
UNTIL TOUR is COMPLETE
Committee Returns to Washington
Tomorrow. and Then Will Visit
Western Cities.

Milton c. Elliott, counsel for the con
troller Of the currency, who accompanied
the federal reserve bank organization
committee on its trip to New York and
Boston. acting in yacity OF secretary.
is back at his desk in the Treasury De
partment this morning He left the com
mittee in Boston yesterday, getting into
town early this morning.
The organization committee is holding
its final hearings in Boston today, and
will start tonight on the return trip.
Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury De-
partment and Secretary Houston of Tie
Department of Agriculture comprising the
working quorum of the committee with
their private secretaries and the other
members of the working staff that ac-
companied them. will reach Washington
tomorrow evening
Sentiment for New York as a reserve
bank center for Il district that should in
clude New England. supposed to have
been entertained IN Boston, did not de-
velop in the hearing at Boston, according
to Mr.. Elliott.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
COLLEGE MEN TOO PRoDIGAL.
President Stryker Places 500
Year as Limit of Expenses.

NEW YORK, January 1o.-The student
who spends more than s7oO year ought
to be taken out of college and made to
earn his own living. This was the
opinion expressed by President Stryker
OF Hamilton College at a dinner Of the
alumni of that institution last night.
And the bit of advice offered by Sen
ator Elihu Root was that young men
in college should not be dreaming OF
riches and motor cars and yachts.
IF I had my way I would put out
of college every boy who spends more
than $500 year." Prof. Stryker said.
.'He is doing himself no good, and he
is a bad example to others"
Prof A. P. Saunders of Hamilton said
that the faculty had come to realize
that a college education was unneces-
sarily expensive. He produced figures
tending to show that $513 year was
ample to take boy through college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
NINE. NoRDICA CRITICALLY ILL.
Singer Suffers Attack of Pneumonia
on Thursday Island.

NEW YORK, January 1O.-Mme. Lii
lian Nordica is in a critical condition
with pneumonia on Thursday Island,
Queensland according to a cable mes
sage received today by her husband,
George w. Young, a New York banker.
The message was brief, saying merely
that Nine. Nordica had developed pneu-
monia and was in critical condition"
Friends here attributed her illness in
measure to the strain Mime. Nordica un-
derwent recently in the grounding of the
Dutch steamer Tasman, which went
ashore near Thursday Island, in the Gulf
of Papua. The vessel was subsequently
f1oated.
After the accident Nine. Nordica cabled
reassuring messages to Mr.. Young, but
several days later it was reported that
she was suffering a nervous breakdown.
She was on tour with her company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
HIGH TIDE BURIEs TOWN.
Fate of 100 Inhabitants of German
Village Unknown.

KOESLIN. Germany, January 10-A
high tide submerged the village of DAM
kerort on the borders of Buckow lake, ad-
joining the Baltic sea, last night, and the
fate of it's 100 inhabitants is unknown.
A heavy gale is blowing in shore and
the waters have reached such an e.straor-
dinary height that only three roofs Of
houses in the village were visible this
morning.
Troops have been sent from here to
assist in the work of rescue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-10
RECEIVER FOR BIG CONCERN.
Creditors Say $1,000, 600 Hardware
Company Is Unable to Paw Debts.

= NORWICH. N. Y, January 10.-The
Pierce Butler & Pierc. Manufacturing
Company. e-miliion-dellar hardware
corporation. one of the oldest in New
York state, was today placed in the
hands of federal receiver. Creditors
filed a petition asking to have the COM
pany adjudged bankrupt and. alleging its
inability 10 pay its debts. Assets were
placed at $3,291.000 and liabilities at
81 $4,000.
The business was founded in 1889 by
Sylvester f. Pierce, futher of William X.
Pierce, who recently withdrew as presi-
dent of the concern.