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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
SHIP SINKING WITH
 $1,OOO,OOO CARGO

San Diego, Cal. December lS.--s sinN- ing, a laconics wireless message receiveo here, soon after 10 o'clock tonight toid the fate of the American Hawaiian steam et1Isthmian, boand for New York with a srOOo,OOO cargo of fruits and wines
 The Isthmian tore open her bow on San Benito Island. 300 miles south of here early today by running on. 8 rock. The cruiser West Virginia, the destroyer Perry and the naval tug Iroquois were conyoyinK her to port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
ALLIES MAKING
 ADVANCE, REPORT

London, December 19-(3:51 a. m.)-A Times correspondent in northern France, under date of Thursday, says:
 The allies have advanced. Their troops are, reported to have passed Middelkerke and to have broken through the German line just below Dixmude.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
S1, 100000 ESTATE
 IS DISPOSED OF

New York, December 1S.-An estate estimated at more than $1,000,000 is disposed of by the will of Richard A. Garfield. the gambler, who died De- G mber Ii. The will admitted to pro- bate today names as residuary legatees the widow, Mrs. Genevieve W. Can field; son, Rowland. and daughter Mrs. Grace Martin Hannon.
 There are no public bequests One third of the estate Is left in trust for life for the benefit of the widow and at her death goes to the children equal ly The son and the daughter receive the other two-thirds, in trust for life with the power of disposal at death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Deaths and Funerals
John Bell Messer

Funeral services over the remains of John Bell Messer. for many years a well known merchant of Avondalc, who died yesterday morning at his late res idence, 4026 Fifth avenue, south, will be conducted this afternoon at ] o'clock. Interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery
 The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs Mary Greene Messer ore son, Robert Greene Messer; two broth CTS, M P Messer of Birmingham and A. T. Messer of Wedowee; three sis. ters, Mrs A. J. Johnson of Buhl, Mrs Joseph Tankersley of Alexander City and Mrs. W. T. Coker of Sylacauga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
GIRLS HAVE FOOT
 AND MOUTH DISEASE

Lancaster, Pa, December 1S.-Three daughters of Abraham Booze of Chris tiana, near here. were reported by the attending physician tonight to be suf- fering with apthous fever, the virulent foot and mouth disease. Cows on the Booze farm became infected and it Ia believed the girls contracted the fever through drinking the milk of one of the animals. The girls condition Is not regarded as serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Mrs. Arthur Lincoln

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Arthur Lincoln, aged 32 years, who died yesterday morning, will be con ducted from the residence, 210S Avenue II, tomorrow afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock Interment will follow in Elmwood cem- etery. The deceased is survived by a daughter, Leila May Lincoln a sister Miss Jennie Abbott, and a mother. Mrs R Fl Ahhntt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
TENNIS RANKING
 LIST APPROVED

New York, December 1s.-The annual ranking list was approved at the meet ing of the executive committee of the United States National Lawn Tennis as- sociation here tonight The list will be issued in a few days. The session was behind closed doors.
 It was reported that the sentiment Of the meeting was against challenging the Australasians this year for the Davis cup. Raymond D. Little said that considerable attention would be devoted to developing
 American tennis during the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Mrs. John H. Ingram

Lneville, December Especial )-The death of Mrs. John H. Ingram at the family residence on Main street this morning at o'clock came as a shock to the large number of friends and rela- tives. The deceased was the wife of MT. John H. Ingram. cashier of the Lineville National bank, and daughter of MT. w, D. Haynes, president of the same institu- tion She was one of the most beloved women iil ths section, and an active worker in the Baptist church, of which she. was cons stent member. Funera exercises will be held at the Linevill, Baptist church Saturday morning at T. o'clock. conducted by the pastor, Rev. c N. James.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
DIES FROM WOUND
 OF ROBBERS PISTOL

Chicago, December 1S.-Mrs Mary Ed wards Flavelle died from a bullet wound inflicted by a robber while riding on a train in Italy May 21 last. according to the verdict of coroner's jury which held an inquest into her death tonight. The jury recommended that the Italian consul call the attention of his govern n1ent to the case.
 Mrs. Flavele, 69 years old was shot and robbed by Pedro Rossi, an Italian student, now held at Arezzo, Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
B. c. Murphy Convicted

Mount Holly, N. J., December 1S.-A verdict of first degree murder was rem dered tonight in the case of Edgar C.. Murphy, accused of killing Herman Fish er r years old. near Taylor's station July 17. Murphy had been on trial since last Monday, and. according to the tes- tinony, confessed that he had shot Fish CT because. the latter had told some girls whom he visited that Murphy was mar ried man. Murphy, who is 27 years old, was separated from his wife and posed as single man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
, Surrenders to Carranza

San Antonio, Tex, December 1S.-San Luis Fotosi, one of the largest cities in Mexico, has been surrendered to Carran- ga forces. according to advices received tonight by representatives of General Car ranza.s Gen. Samuel De Los Santos and the San Luis Potosi garrison of several thousand men have sworn allegiance to Carranza, the dispatch declares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
ATTEMPT MADE ON
 (, COUNCILMAN'S LIFE

Pittsburg, December 1S.-His activity in a crusade to close Pittsburg's resorts is believed to have caused an attempt to assassinate Dr. George A. Dillinger. councilman, here tonight. An unidenti- fled man called pr. Dillinger to the door of his. home and stabbed him in the neck The councilman will recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
THREE ARE KILLED
 WHILE COASTING

Steubenville O., December 1s.-A sled on which five boys were coasting was struck by passenger train here: tonight and three were killed John Shutz, IA Joseph Sullivan, 15, and Emery Dunkle, 1S, are dead. Two others were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Mrs. J. H. Judge Dead

New York; December 1S.-Mrs. John Fl. Judge, prominent in women's clubs, suf- frage, benevolent and religious organiza- tions. died suddenly today at her home. Mrs. Judge. who was Miss Winifred aol- lis, was born in Louisville. Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Russians Reinforced

London, December 19.-(3:S a. m.)--fhe Daily Mails Petrograd correspondent says Russian endorsements are pour lng to the front in Poland and the issue Il the fighting west of Warsaw depends on which side can fling the larger weight in numbsrs into battle line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Pirate Outfielder Sold

Pittsburg, December 1s.-Hamilton Fly att, extra outfielder and pinch hitter of the Pittsburg Nationals for several sea sons. was sold today to the St. Louis Nationals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Suffragists Meet Toda,

The Birmingham Equal Suffrage asso- ciation will meet this afternoon at Cable rhali in regular session. Only routine business will be transacted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Relief Steamer Arrives

Rotterdam, via London, December IS. (ll. p.m.) .)-The steamer Orn arrived here today with 1900 tons of food for the sBelgiaus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
PERSONAL

Anderson D. Jaffe, son of Julius Jaffe, the well-known jeweler. is at home for the holidays. He Is a student at the Mccormick Medical college of Chicago.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13

confidence. 1t is further argued by
the adherenta Of the Golden that thus
far this year they have not been fore
ed to. resort to open play and over
head tactics, a branch of the game at
which they are said to be prepared
to furnish some surprises. Notwith-
standing the reported prowess of Wal
tiers, star forward passer Of the Boul-
der team, the Miners are likewise pre-
pared, it is confidently asserted, to
likewise indulge in the overhead
game.
The Tigers have been doing light
practice during the yeel1 in prepara-
ton for their game with Denver Uni
versity. Several Of the players have
been recovering from minor injuries
but Coach Rothgeb is confident of
victory. A strong list Of capable sub
stitutes will be on the side lines. Open
play is also expected to predominant
in this game.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
VISITED MUSEUM

Santa Fe, Nov. 13.-Professor Ar
thur s. Wright and Mrs. Wright of
Cleveland, o.. who are spending some
time in this section studying the In
dians and the cliff dwellings, were
among those who witnessed the an
nual dance at Tesuque Indian pueblo
today. The pueblo is nine miles north
of Santa Fe. Others who registered
at the museum tooay were Marion
Knight of Bethlehem, N. H., F. G..
Goodwin of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry siebert Smith OF Chicago, H.
W. Cummings, Edgar Couger, Miss
May Cummings and Miss Henrietta
Martin Of Macomb, ILL.,, who are tour
ing to southern California in an auto
mobile.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13

of the Western Economic society, and
nearly all of the 500 members were
resent to hear President E. P. Ripley
of the Santa Fe, who spoke on his
recent suggestion that railway control
by a regional group system, with gov
ernment representation, was way
out of the present chaotic conditions
governing railroad matters.
The proposed increase in freight
rates is another subject of great i'm
portance which is set for discussion.
Among the speakers are Professor H.
G. Moulton of the University of Chi
cago, Professor William Q. Ripley Of
Harvard; Professor F. H. Dixon Of
Dartmouth, and Pierce Butler, yalua-
tion counsel for the western group Of
railways.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
Thanksgiving GAME
PRACTICALLY SURE
THE ELKs AND Y. M. c. A. TEAMS
WILL CLASH ON THE
GRlDIRCN

Orrin Blood announces that the
Elks have formally challenged the
fast Y. M. G, A. football team to a
game Of football to be played on the
Amusement park grounds Thanksgiv-
ing afternoon.
The Elks number among their line
up some of the best athletes in this
section of the state, and although
they admit that increased years and
avoirdupois may be somewhat of a
drawback, they are none the less con-
fident of administering a good drub-
bing to the 7. crowd, which, perhaps
not unreasonably in view Of It's decis-
i've defeat of the Normal team, have
assumed airs said to appear chesty to
the stars Of former days.
The Y has offered the use Of it's
gymnasium to the Elks and Manager
Blood announces that practice will
begin the first of next week. Among
the men lined out for the Elk aggre.
cation are the Upton brothers, the
Whittemore brothers, Ettinger, Young,
Evans, Jones, Basserman, Blood and
other old timers whose feats on the
gridiron as Normal and High school
stars are familiar to football fans.
A Thanksgiving day game which
for long time this fall has seemed
to be a remote possibility has now
become a definite feature of turkey
day and undoubtedly will be witness
ed by large crowd Of enthusiasts
who will thus not be deprived Of their
customary football game on the day
devoted TO big gridiron happenings.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
RoosEvELT,s DEBT

Santa Fe, Nov. 13.-The bonded
school Indebtedness of Roosevelt coun-
ty is only $4,000, according to report
to the department of education today,
of which Portales owes $4,000, NO.
2 district $1,000, and No. 40 owes $500
Union county reports spending last
year on its rural schools $15,277.56 of
which $13,195.95 was apportioned to
the various districts, $1,5OO was given
the county school superintendent to-
ward his salary; 1890 for his office
expense; 1904 for office supplies;
500 for county institute; S277O9 for
warrant books. OF the $17,446.71 Of
receipts, $7,19S.6S came from the three
mill levy; $5,263.47 from the state ap-
portionment; $9O436 from licenses.
The balance on hand is reported at
$2,169.15 as against $S,4O4.79 a year
ago.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13

the East Las Vegas fire department
Responded, reaching the conflagration
in record time. The fire fighters show
ed great ability in the way they hand
led their equipment, having the blaze
well under control by the time the
West side company had made the long
run to the scene. The e. Romero
Hose and Fire company did not find it
necessary to remain. The building
was four room single story frame
house Of such flimsy construction
that it was impossible to save it. The
interior consisted mainly of canvas
and paper which was consumed at
the first outbreak of the blaze. The
furniture was a total loss, and the
building was thoroughly gutted.
The house is the property Of J. f.
Oerline, a fireman on the Santa re
railroad. 1t was occupied by the own
er and also by H. E. Klorster, another
Santa Fe man. At the time of the
fire last night OerIine was out on his
regular run and Klorster was asleep
in bed. A fire was burning In the
stove. Klorster hurriedly threw on
a few garments and got out Of the
house before the blaze spread suff-
ciently to cut off his means Of escape.
Defective ventilation around the stove,
situated in the middle room was, in
the opinion of Fire Chief Philips, the
cause of the conflagration. The
house was insured.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
STAGE PEOPLE
in A SAD
PLIGHT
ACTORS ARE UNABLE TO
EARN A LIVING SINCE THE
WAR BROKE OUT

Paris, Nov 13-Poor dramatic art
lists unqualified for roles in the thea
ter of war are among those who feel
most the rigors of martial law. One
of the baritones of the Opera Comique
is driving taxicab. Others have
been driven to seek the most menral
occupations During the first days of
the war many of these artists were
allowed to sing in tne streets, and
really good artists were heard in the
courts of apartment buildings, but on
account of the crowds they drew this
means of seeking an existence was
forbidden.
One familiar with the night life of
Paris would hardly seek patriotic emo
tions at that music hall to which the
9can-can" gave certain notoriety,
and yet this place until recently clos
ed was nightly the scene Of impress
sive incidents characteristic Of the
few distractions the city offers. All
amusements, if they may be so called,
are censored to the feeling Of the mo-
ment
At the music hall in question the
orchestra struck up the MarseilIaise.
A tall Algerian rifleman rose from
a front seat His right hand was in
a sling and it seemed to embarrass
him. He hesitated an instant and
then his left went up in an impressive
gesture to his red fez. While he
stood there "at attention a little
trooper in the blue-red trimmed Bel
gian cap clapped his hands, jumped to
his feet and saluted The entire audi
ence was ups-then and the theater re-
sounded with the inspiring strains Of
the battle hymn.
When the last notes died away the
ceiling rang with applause. but above
the din cries were heard Of la Bra
banconnel La Brabanconnel A big
tear rolled down the cheek Of the lit
tie Belgian troorer as he listened To-
his national anthem, but neither he
nor the Algerian riflemen moved a
muscle. They stood there at atten-
ton until the English and Russian
hymns had been played. until the
lights faded and the moving pictures
appeared on the ecreen.
Moving pictures are ruthlesaly cut
out whenever they strike lighter
vein than prescribed By the authors
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
WANT 70 BE NURSES

London, Nov. 1S.-Society women
are begging the authorities for per-
mission to go to the front as nurses.
In many cases the qualifications Of
the applicant are small but she re-
CARDS being Red Cross nurse as ro-
mantle and fascinating and would go
without thinking Of the serious side
OF the matter.
"Affectional and emotional nurs-
ing is the way Sir James Crichton-
Browne described it in an address be-
fore the Kensington District Nursing
association. There is good deal
of spurious nursing about this time"
he went on to say. 4 heard the other
day of fashionable lady who called
on a matron at provincial hospital and
said: / wish to have q weeks train
ing as a nurse on any terms you like.
But cannot give more than a week
to it, for | want to go to the front
THAT sort Of thing" said Sir James.
lis highly reprehensible, for in no
brancs Of nursing is consummate skin
required more than in the manage
ment Of wounds and the wounded. For
half-baled amateurs to meddle in such
matters Is to endanger life and limb.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13

ties, and, for the same reason, have
failed the feeble attempts that have
been made to bring the cafe concert
back to life
Orchestral concerts are allowed, but
they too must conform to the regu-
lations and the program invariably IN
cludes the patriotic airs of the allied
nations military marches, marching
songs and generally such familiar airs
as call up elevated sentiments Ger
man compositions are vigorously barr
ed.
In spite of the small number of
evening entertainments the audiences
are not large and they are chiefly
made up of foreigners remaining in
Paris. Their attitude, for the most
part is dignified; in the rare cases
where they have failed to be SO the
place has promptly been closed.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
eggs and BUTTER
Still GOING UP
TO OFFSET THIS INCREASE, HOW
EVER, SUGAR is BEGINNING
TO DROP

The market this week does not
show much change from last Friday.
AS was the case then, several varie-
ties Of fresh vegetables are on dis
play in the local stores and they are
selling at reasonable prices. Fresh
tomatoes from California, celery, eau
liflower, California head lettuce, car
rots and almost every other kind Of
vegetable are plentifully displayed. Po-
tatoes are rather cheap and it is the
opinion Of the local grocers that they
will not go up in price for some time
One of the merchants is displaying
a fine stock of Holland red caobage,
Fresh fruit also is plentiful in guam
tity and, for this time of year, in va
riety. Several shipments Of magni-
fcent apples have been received from
neighboring states and they are going
like the proyerbial ''hot cakes" Lots
Of oranges are to be had at a reason
able price. California strawberries
are present in abundance and are sell
ing at price no higher than that
charged in the summer. Some New
York state chestnuts have been re-
ceiyed and will sell at rs cents a
pound. Japanese persimmons and
some fresh cocoanuts are also on sale.
Persian dates and California figs
have arrived in preparation for the
big Thanksgiving demand for these
dainties.
Housewives will be sorry to learn
that butter is still going up in price
and eggs have reached 10 cents
dozen. To partially offset this rise,
however, sugar is coming down, at
the present time IA or Is pounds sell
ing for 81.
Some fresh country sausage at 80
cents pound, is on sale at one Of the
stores. Sweet cider is plentiful and
cheap, selling for so cents a gallon.
It is the opinion of the local "eats"
merchants that turkeys will be easily
and reasonable in price
this Thanksgiving, which viii be an
added cause for giving thanks.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
STOPS HEADACE
NEURALGIA 4
Don't Suffer- Get a 1o-cent Paeka,
Of Or. James Headache
Powders

You can clear your head and relied
a dull, splitting or violent throbbin
headache in a moment with 81
James Headache Powder. This OH
time headache relief acts almost mai
ically. Send some one to drug sto1
now for a dime package and a fe'
moments after you take a powder yc
will wonder what became OF the hea.
ache, neuralgia and pain Stop su
fering its needless. Be sure you e
what you ask for.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
ANeLo-JAPANEsE AGREEMENT

Toxic, Nov. 13.-Japan and Great
Britain have signed an agreement
concerning steamers seized during the
war. Both governments undertake to
communicate to each other the names
Of steamers captured or detained. and
to take immediate steps for the re-
ciprocal release of such goods as the
other may be interested in. 1t is,
however, understood that the cargo
in question shall not be contraband
of war.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
IF CHILD IS CROSS,
FEVERISH and SICK
Look, MOtherl If Tongue is Coated
Give "california Syrup Of
Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative, q
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels SO nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result
is, they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick. feverish, don't eat,
sleep Or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full Of cold. has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Motherl See If tongue is coated, then
give teaspoonful Of California
Syrup Of Figs. aud in a few hours
all the constipated waste, sour bile
and undigested food passes out Of the
system, and you have well, playful
child again.
Millions Of mothers give California
Syrup Of Figs because it is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it
never fails to act on the stomach,
liver and bowels.
Ask your druggist for a 5O-cent bot
tie Of California Syrup Of Figs, I"
which has full directions for babies,
children Of all ages and for grown
ups plainly printed on the bottle. Be
ware of counterfeits sold here Get
the genuine. made BY California FIG
Syrup Company Refuse any other
kind with contempt Adv
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-13
RUSSIANS TO GET BEER

Petrograd, Nov 13.-The resumption
of the sale of beer, which, by decision
of the government, will be permitted
tomorrow, has brought forth a storm
of protest from many sources. The
newspaper Novoe Vremya severely
criticizes the new order, on the ground
that it is at variance with the en-
peror's decision and may revive the
dormant national appetite for strong
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