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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Can CantrOl Movements of Torpedo Boat by the Hert-
 zian Wirless Waves
i, NEW PROJECTILE IS
 NOW BEING TESTED
Turns to White Heat Steel Within Few Seconds After Leaving Gun |, Setting Fire to Anything
 Within Reach
By HOLLAND

New York, December 2.-(Speciai.)- )-Tn view of the fact that some of the ex- perts of the navy department at Wash ington are now persuaded that the sub marine or torpedo boat which is con trolled by radio or wireless energy and which is the invention of John Hays Hammond, Jr., is success, the announce ment made day or two ago of another invention of Mir. Hammond is certain to command great interest in army circles at Washington and very likely in similar circles in Great Britain, France and Rus sia MT. Hammond's invention is some- what vaguely described as great pro- jectile which can be discharged from a siege gun and which contains chemical preparation which within a few seconds so heats the shell and its contents, that they become white hot, thereby making 1t possible for the projectie to spread un- controllable flames wherever it strikes. The fact that the federal government is how testing this invention at the Sandy Hook station indicates that it is seriously -egarded by the authorities.
 A few years ago, MT Hammond was graduated at Yale. as was his father be- fore him. His disposition immediately after graduation was in the direction of , literature-romance or fiction. He wrote several articles of this kind and, being somewhat doubtful whether or not they contained any merit, they were submit 1ted by his father to Rudyard Kipling, between whom and the senior Hammond a warm friendship has been established. Kipling is a severe but fair critic. He discovered in the articles the promise of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
GUTIERREZ HAS
 NEW CABINET

Washington, December 25.-Provis- ional President Gutierrez of Mexico has completed selection of his cabinet with the exception of the portfolios of justice of the interior by appointing men from both the Villa and Zapata folowings. His representatives here today received a message giving tho spotless compost tlon of the new cabinet as follows:
 Foreign Relations-Jose Ortiz Rodri- guez.
 War-Gen. Jose Isabel Robles.
 Finance--F. F. Villareal
 Public Works-Valentin Cana.
 Education-Joe vasconcelos. Communications - Jose Rodriguez Cabo.
 Agriculture-Gen. Manuel Palafox. Cana and Palafox are Zapata fol- lowers. The latter foremrly was Zapa- ta's secretary. The other members are adherents of Villa. Vasconselos formerly was special representative of Carranza here and visited England on a special mission. The Gutierrez government today 5 message said is doing away with the military tribunals and is administering z justice through civil tribunals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
ROANOKE

Roanoke. December 25.-(SpecialJ The remains of J. D. Weathers were brought to Roanoke Christmas eve iron, Atlanta, where he died, after an ill., ness extending over several years. The interment was in the city cemetery. aft CT services conducted at the Metho- dist church by the pastor, Rev. D. M. Glenn. The deceased was formerly in business in Roanoke and had many friends in this, his native county. Among his brothers who survive him are Senator elect B. F. Weathers of Roanoke, former Probate Judge A. J. Weathers and Circuit Clerk J. B. Weathers of Wedowee, J. l.. Weathers of Anniston and s. Weathers of Albert vile.
 Mrs Martha Shelnutt, one of the old est residents of the county, died Thurs day at her home several miles north of town. The interment was at Lebanon Christmas Day. The deceased was S2 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
URGES SWISS TO
 OFFER MEDIATION

Paris. December 25.-(4.25 a. m.)-M Eyschen, minister of state of LuNem- burg, according to the Berne corre- spondent of the Petit Parisian, re- gently invited the Swiss federal ooun- ell to offer to mediate between France and Germany with the view of opening peace negotiations. M. Eyschen pre- viously made a similar proposal to Tn, Hague, but his overtures met no en- couragement.
 The principal argument he advanced was that neither side actually having any advantage, it was a good time to talk of peace. Later on, he declared when the scales of the war turned tc one side or the other, it would be toc late to suggest negotiations to the na- tion intoxicated by what might be con- sidered a certainty of early triumph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
WARNS AGAINST
 FEED TO ANIMALS

Berlin, December 25.-(Via London, 12:05 D. m.)-The Nord Deutsche Zei- tung issues warning against using grain to feed animais, especially rye, which is needed for breadstuffs It says the empires food supplies must be carefully husbanded to guard against possible shortage which would force upon the people a difficult problem.
 Professors in Berlin university issued a similar warning few days ago. They drew attention to the Kent chairs att titude of neutrality in poleymics and advised a greater consumption of milk products and pork.
 They suggested limiting the consump- tion of beef and pointed out that these resources were necessary to frustrate England's plan of starving Germany into submission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
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 Our Medical Institute was established in Birmingham over 25 years ago and is one of the best equipped medical in- stitutions in Alabama.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
AN ACCOUNT OF $1
 CAUSES TWO DEATHS

Solon Springs. Wis, December 25.-tn an argument over the payment of S1 account Louis Kurilla. aged 3S, a farmer living near Solon Springs to- day murdered Fred Dickinson, aged 30. a blacksmith. After the shooting Kur- fila attempted to escape in his farm wagon, but was overtalSen by a posse. As he was about to be arrested, he shot himself and died an hour later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Municipal Christ mas Tree

The members of the different commit tees of the municipal Christmas tree met at the Ensley High school yesterday morning and from there they distributed the toys to the poor children of this city. Several wagon loads of toys were distributed to a large number of chil- dren. Besides the toys each child re- ceived several oranges and apples and bag of candy. The toys were repaired and reflnished by the students of the Bnsley High school, who worked several weeks to complete them. The municipal Christmas tree proved to be a great suc- cess and the members of the commit tees are trying to make the affair an annual event.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Burnett Has Been Its SpOn- sor as Method of Limiting
 Immigration
FIRST INTRODUCED
 AS LONG AGO AS 1897
Two Presidents Have Vetoed It; Can non Lost Place on Account of It And Others Have Been
 Vitally Affected

Washington, December 25.-(Special) Despite the excitement over the prohi- bition amendment and over the patronage fight between the White House and the Senate interest has been rife and still is hlgh over the Burnett immigration bill, with the ''literacy test" now before the Senate after passing the House. Views sors are sanguine that 1t will pass and that the President will approve it. If he does not they claim to have enough votes in both chambers to pass it over his veto.
 The history of the immigration bill since the initial introduction of the literacy test in 1897 has been full of interest, and Alabama always has had an influential hand in its advancement. The bill played a tremendously large part in the deposit ton of Speaker Cannon, two senators have died while actively engaged in its promo tion, 1t has been vetoed by two presidents and very nearly passed by both branches Of Congress over one veto, 1t has evoked great bitterness of spirit among democrats and opponents and it has engaged the att tention of Representatives Underwood and Burnett for years.
 As has been said, the literacy test first was introduced in 1897, when the bill with that provision was passed by Congress. Whereat President Cleveland promptly vetoed it. despite the fact that the annual immigration as that time was less than 1t now is annually from Italy alone,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
SNOWSTORM
 HALTS SHIPPING

Norfolk, Va, December 25.-One of the severest snowstorms Virginia coast cities have seen in recent years halted shipping in Hampton Roads today. The storm began early today and many vessels tonight lay at their docks waiting more favorable weather for departure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Cotton Brings "A Cents

Gadsden,s December 25.-(Special) ] Predictions are being made by local cotton men that Scent cotton will pre- vail soon after the first of the year. Some cotton was sold here this morning for 7Ac a pound. Thousands of bales are still held by farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Quiet With Police

Yesterday proved to be a very quiet day, for the Ensey police department and only a few arrests were made. Cap- tain Donlon stated that this Christmas s was one of the quietest that has ever been held in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Married at Gadsden

Gadsden. December 25.-(speciaL)- )-B. C. Matthison and Miss Eunice Ramsey of Ashville, St. Clair county, were mar ried here this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26

Piles Cured In q to IA Days
 Druggists refund money if PAZO O1NT- MENT fails to cure Itching, Blind. Bleed ing or Protruding Piles. First applica- tion gives relief 50c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Attitude of Commissioners

Tn lnstltutlng tnelr investigation or the subject, only four of the nine commis- sioDers were in favor of the literacy test; when they reported, four years later, eight emphatically approved it and only Representative Bennett dissented. For four years the commission studied the question deeply even going to Europe to investigate conditions. and as the result of this work the Dillingham; Burnett bill was framed, carrying the literacy test. This passed both houses in 1912 and the White House at once became the storm center. To it hastened horde of op- ponents who importuned President Taft to veto it and possibly warned him of political reprfsal If he should sign the measure.
 Late one evening" says Mir. Burnett President Taft told a member of the Senate that he would sign the bill. The very next day he vetoed it--vetoed 1t with an explanation about six lines long. Some- thing had influenced him overnight"
 By this time feeling ran very high and the Senate passed the bill over the Presi- dents veto by margin of 72 to IS, or ex- actly to l, but the House failed to follow this example, with only a few votes to spare.
 Since that time the lieracy test never has ceased to be a bone of contention despite which fact the Dill passed the House in the last session and is expected to pass the Senate unchanged in that re- spect although Senators Martin and Lewis has amendments designed to strike out the test
 Tt is one of the most historic bills in Congress- says Burnett
 Tho report of the commission, which filled 40 adipose volumes. was boiled down to pamphlet form, in which the majority found that the literacy test was ''the most practical and feasible method oi restricting immigration For his part Bennett said that his main ground for dissent was 'the specific recommendation of the educational test"
 Thus, for IT years this question has been before Congress and the end is not yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26

The December examinations for teach CTS was concluded last night. There were 108 who took the examinations here. sS white applicants and 16 coll ored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
Cause of Endless Friction

By that time, public interest was fo- ccssed on the measure and from that day to this it has been the cause of end less friction.
 The next conspicuous appearance of the bill with the test included was in 1908, when Representative Underwood engi- neered it's passage as a rider to an ap- propraton bill. but at that time it died in the Senate. Soon afterward Represent tative Burnett was placed on the immi- grafton committee and since then he and Representative Gardner of Massachusetts have been the sleepless. tireless sponsors of the measure and of the literacy test Undr the designation, the Lodge bill, II the measure was passed by the Senate in 1906, but was beaten in the House by a few votes, through fthe scheming of Speaker Cannon" as Representative Bur nett still insists At all events, Cannon on that occasion left the speakers chaii and went down on the floor to do ''mis- sicnary work among his friends, ol whom sufficient number faded into ths cloak rooms to compass the defeat of the measure.
 And right then and there Representa-. tive Gardner 'insurged." Such action by the speaker was more than even this sturdy. loyal republican could stand, and from that moment Gardner fought in the foremost ranks of the republican ''rebels and eventually helped to shear Cannon oi his power and strip him of his autocratic control of the lower house.
 Out of the turmoil and confusion came substitute measure for the appointment of commission to study the subject and to those were named Senator Dillingham; as chairman, Senator Lodge and Senator Latimer, Representatives Howell, chair man of the immigration committee; Bur nett and Bennett of New York and Pro. lessor Jenks of Cornell university Com missioner Neil of the bureau of labor and William B. Wheeler of California. In the course of the commissions s work Senator Latimer died and was succeeded by Sen. ator McLaurin of Mississippi who alsc died and In turn was succeeded by Sena
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-26
TROY

Troy, December 25.--- Especial. )--Dr k. M. Shaekelford, president of the. state normal school here. has announced that after the Christmas holidays the Pierson house. just opposite the school building. will be converted into n dor mtory for girl students. The house will be newly furnished throughout and will be in charge of a matron.
 After a preliminary hearing John Lance. 8 white man charged with rob ping C. R. Perry, tried before Justice Worthy was given his freedom, there being no evidence sufficient to con vict him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
honor. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson left
hero to-night for the Bermudas on their
TECHNICAL DISCUSSION
HIoAlD ny PHYSICIANS

ASHEvILIIE. n. c.. December 1s.-
Technical discussions OF operating
room observations and phenomena con-
sumed the greater part OF to-day's ses-
sions OF tho Southern Surgical and
genealogical Association. now In ses-
sion In this city. Speaking upon the
invitation OF the association. DIR. Will
liam G. McCarty. OF Rochester. Mimi,
explained some new facts about cancer
and their clinical Significance. Other
speakers at to-day's sessions were DR..
Guy l., Hunter. of Baltimore DR.. Brans-
ford Lewis. OF st. Louis; DIR. Louis
Frank, OF Louisville: DR.. T.. p. Rich
ardson, of Boston: DR.. Rudolph Matas,
OF New Orleans: DR.. j. Garland Sheriff..
Louisville: DR.. John Young Brown, Of
st. Louis: DR.. Randolph Winslow, of
Baltimore: DR.. George w. Grille, OF
Cleveland: DR.. Reuben Peterson. OF
Ann Arbor: DR.. Thomas G. Cullen. OF
Baltimore: DR.. j. -. :. Davis. of Bir-
mingham; Or. AleXius McGlannan. of
Baltimore; DR.. III. j. Boldt, of New
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Or. and Mrs J. S. irwin are at the
Grove Park Inn In Asheville, " c.,
for some time.
Mrs, Thomas II. Gordon and small
son have left for Parkersburs, W. Va
TO spend Christmas with relatives. after
visiting the Misses Goodwin AT the
Chesterfield
registered at the Wolcott Hotel in New
York this week.
Miss Leila Gordon, of Washington,
daughter OF General and Mrs. Barnett.
stationed In that city. will arrive this
week TO visit Miss Helen Caperton at
Westhampton for the holidays.
Mrs. James Shelton has returned to
fredericksburg, after spending some
time at the Memorial Hospital here
Robert Groner. of Yeats College. Pa.
Is spending the holiday season with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs James
B. Pace. OH Grove Avenue.
Mrs. W. II. Sadler has returned TO
the city. after visiting friends for
some time in Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kirsh have left
for Baltimore, where they expect TO
spend the holiday season
Mrs. Walter J. HERMANN Of Warm
Springs, Is visiting her mother. Mrs ].
Il. Page, OF 72O Virginia Avenue Barton
Heights. for Christmas.
Mrs. Victor Meddis and her children.
OF Louisville. Ky, will arrive here
shortly to visit relatives
Miss Edna Holmes has returned to
Newport News, after spending a few
days with friends in this city
Whit d. Peyton, of Stafford County,
has been in Richmond for a short stay
this week.
Miss VI. C. Forbes. ot Frederlcks-
burg, has been visiting in Richmond
for a few days
Miss Louisa Jones. of New York, will
arrive on Saturday to spend some time
with her aunt, Mrs. J. Aston Cabell,
having recently been the guest Of Mrs.
Harry B. Forsyth in Albemarle
Clifford ]. Walker arrived Tuesday
from New York to spend the holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
|. Walker in Highland Park
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
Tomorrow S Menu
by MARTHA MISSIONER.

Friday.
BREAKFAST
Grape Fruit Whea tcna
Broiled Salt Mackerel Potatoes Creamed
Brown Bread Coffee
LUNCHEON
Scalloped Oysters
Stewed Tomatoes
Celery Salad with Mayonnaise
Cranberry Tarts
Coffee
DINNER
Split Pea Soup
Broiled Halibut Steak
Caulifiowcr au Gratin
Baked Corn Pudding
Olives
Fruit jolly with Whipped Cream
Coffee
Cauliflower au Gratin: Break the
boiled cauliflower into small fiowercts.
Place in pudding dish In alternate lay
ers Of white sauce and grated cheese.
Cover top with crumbs moistened with
butter. Bake until sauce bubbles
through crumbs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17

Neuritis--A. NJ. has neuritis in his
right arm. and desires to know the
cause. the cure, whether it is likely
to spread to other limbs, how long it
will take to get we'll, whether mas
sage or electricity is good for it..
whether the arm should be kept quiet
and warm.
Reply: Assuming the diagnosis is
e"rrect. the cause may be any one OF
= dozen different things, and we are
unable 10 give long distance opin-
ion on this point. The cure depends
upon the patient. 1t Is unlikely to
spread. The average case takes few
months to get well. Early 1t Is un-
wise to disturb the arm much: rest
is the thing, and a sling when NOV
ing about, as though there were a
fracture. Later electricity and per-
haps massage and graduated passive
motion to keep the joints timber and
prevent contraCturcS of muscles. Heat
is always relief Hot air oven bak-
ing is {, grateful remedy for the pain
much better than drugs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
Dr. Brady's Health Talk
INGNOWING NAIL.

Next to the proverbial sick cat, there
is nothing really harder TO doctor than
corns ana ingroWing nails. As mat
ter of fact. the hardest things To treat
are the minor ailments medical and
urgical-ailments so trivial in char
acter that the patient hardly thinks it
worth while to consult physician;
lngrown toe nail is Il trivial thing.
but q mighty unpleasant trivial thing
TO have. Ii is II penalty OF vanity and
sell -cfracment-9i cramped feet. i'll
wear did the shoe clerk not literally
thust them upon ones feet and declare
they are lust tho style.
1t is certain that no man or woma n
or child who wears Il shoe with n toe
broad enough TO accommodate the five
phalangcS, n straight inside line, and
room enough for the instcp will Suf-
fer from bunion. or from ingrowing
nail.
To relieve improving nail the ex-
uberant Eranulations which cover the
buried edge of the nail must be drawn
plaster straps The nail must be
trimmed straight across. The pres
sure of the shoe must be removed. by
cutting a window in the upper if neces-
sary.
In reality the nail does not grow
in; the soft tissue Mt its edge grows
up over the nail, One drug which
uiaton tissue from growing SO rapidly
is powdered lead nitrate. The infamed
groove should be kept filled with the
powder. In bad cases OF ingrown nail
the quickest and surest relief is a
little operation. in which = strip of
the edge OF the nail and the granula- :
ton tissue is cNCised. leaving sound
tissue to form a painless scar.
There Is also n little appliance which
holds the nail straight. but In prac-
iice ii does not give very salts Glory
results. The treatment of broken
leg is more gratifying to doctor and
patient as well.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
GoodinE-Dnvenport.

T'ptNIttI TO 7 IIt 7 IIIItS- y II pd IDIl
GORDONSNlI.IE, VA, December 6.
A very pretty wedding ceremony was
performed at the home OF T. j.. Daven-
port. on King Street, this evening at
80 o'clock, when his youngest daugh-
ter, Miss Grace Arlene, became the
bride of Conrad T. Cooling, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Gooding, OF Orange.
Mrs. w. w. Thomasson. sister OF the
bride, presided at the plano.
The groom, attended by his best man.
w. L. lIolladay, entered from the hall
way, followed by the bride and her
n.aid Of honor, Misc Nettic Grimm, of
Hagerstown, Md.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
CHARGED WITH MARRYING
BEFORE: GETTING; DIyoRCr
Especial to Tho T,me..D,s,,,o,,

lSpecial to Tho Times-D is patch j.
BRlSTOL VA. December 10
Charged with having procured a mar.
riage license which she used to be.
come the bride of Robert Fry, a Bris-
tol young man. Mrs. =. Hicks, who was
formerly Miss Mary Sisk, is held under
bond here in the sum of $4,000 on "a
charge OF blgamy. This second mar
riage of Mrs. Hicks, who Is twenty
five years DID, followed immeditely
after she brought suit for divorce from
Hicks. This court has not yet had
opportunity to hear the divorce case.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17
SOCIETY
Personal
N o t e S

luton. held in the Jefferson Hotel Tues
day. the following officers were elected:
regent. Mrs. Is. l. Purcell: vicc-regent.
Mrs. NJ. Allen Chamber: secretary. Miss
Adele CorlinB: treasurer. Mrs. y. r.
Capers; corresponding secretary. Mrs
Charles Z. Lee; historian, Mrs w. J..
Payne: chaplain. Mrs. Thomas S..
Bocoek. The executive board includes
the officers and Mesdames Warner
Moore. w. $. Drewry. Frank NJ Davis,
Charles Watkins, Miss Virginia Pleas
ants and Miss Irene .Bossieux