davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
SPIRITED DEBATE ON
.HObSON RESOLUTION
PROMISED IN HOUSE
Consideration of Rule On
. Prohibition of Overshad-
owing Interest In Con-
gressional Circles

Washington. December @.--The vote to
be taken in the House Tuesday on a rule
TO take up the Hobson prohibition resolu-
tion will not receive the required two
congressional programme of the coming
week. Debate ON the rule promises to
be spirited Although it had been pro-
cess on a rule for consideration of wom-
ans suffrage amendment leaders pre-
dicted tonight that that would not be
reached until after Christmas.
House leaders say the Hobson resolu-
ton viii lnot receive the required two
thirds majority. In that case Senator
Sheppard later will endeavor to press to a
vote in the Senate a similar resolution
introduced by him,
Another effort will be made in the House
tomorrow to get vote on Representative
Levers bilf TO provide government licens-
ing of cotton warehouses.
In the Senate the Immigration bill re-
mains as the unfinished. business but there
Is little prospect that 1t will be dis
posed of until after holidays.
The Senate Is expected to spend some
time in reconsideration of the safety al
sea treaty. ratified last week after a reso-
luton had been adopted reserving the
right to impose upon American shipping
and vessels trading from American ports
higher standards than prescribed b. the
convention. Chairman Stone of the for
eign relations committee, as we'll as ex-
ecrtive officials. declare the resolution
would nullify the treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
GERMANY

Berlin, December 2O.--tBy wireless
vim London.)--Army headquarters to-
day gave out this official communica-
ton;
"On the west front the enemy has
ceased his unsuccessful attacks ir the
vicinity of Nieuport and Bixschootc.
"The French and English attacks
near La B.ssee were beaten off with
heavy losses 10. the enemy. Two hnn-
dred coIored and English prisoners
were captured. Six. hundred bodies OF
English soldiers lay on our front near
Notre Dame DE L0rette.
s'Soutbeast of Bethunc. we lost q
trench 80 miles long, which was taken
by the enemy.
''We made some progress In the Ar
conne. We took three machine guns.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
AUSTRIA

Vienna, December 2O.-Via London,
11;15 D. m.)-The following official
statement was issued today' 1
..In the Carpsthians the enemy's nd
sanced troops I'm the district of Int
orcza were repulsed yesterday. To the
northwest of Lupkow Pass "a great bat
tie Is developing. Our attack on the
front comprising I<rosno and Znkticzyn
has gained ground everywhere. In the
Biala valley our troops have advanced
to Tuchow (sOuth of TarnOw). The bal
tie along the lower Dunajec continues.
"The Russians recently appeared with
4strong forces in GaIicin. In South Poi-
and they have reached the Nida river
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

Another factor that contains a
warning against too great expectations
in Poland Is that the retreating Rus
slams are getting nearer their base of
supplies, while their pursuers are get
ting farther away in a country of ter
rible highways. Despite this there is
complete confidence that Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg win be able to finish
what he has begun.
Reports of fighting at many places
in Flanders has caused speculation as
to whether the long expected general
attack of the allies may not have oeen
begun The allies continuous dggres- :
sive the last few days iustifies the
supposition that considerable forces
have been brought into activity by
them.
..The Turks report taking some hills
overlooking Kotur near Lake uruiniah,
northwestern Persia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
Private Meeting

Rome December l9.-d2;30 a MIA
meeting was held here privately last night
to commemorate the anniversary oil the
dc ath of the soldier. Oberdank. After
ward despite efforts of the police, those
who had taken part succeeded I'M reachlns
tho center Of the city, shouting and seui-
fling with the police. Several persons were
arrested and some of the demonstrators
slightly injured ~
The police succeeded in preventing the
crowd from approaching the Austrian en-
ba ssy and finally dispersed it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

THE Vienna Neuf Freieh Fressc
publishes the suggestion of an un-
named general that the rear guard en-
gagement of the retreating enemy may
be designed not only to save the Rus
slams trains but also to give reinforce
ments time to come up. Upon whether
7 they Will be able TO bring enough fresh
troops, he says, viii depend whether
tine success already achieved will be
OF lasting value.
Vienna official report describing
heavy fighting near Krosno and along
The upper Dunajec river shows that
the Russians there still are capable of
determined resistance. Private advices
show that the Russians are retreating
in the Carpathians northward FROM
Munkacs without fighting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

Washington December 2o.-Consular
Agent Carothers teleeraphed. the state de-
partment today that Governor Maytorena'
commanding the villa forces beslegins
Naco. Sonora, was preparing to withdraw
his troops 10 or II miles from the border
to eliminate the possibility Of further mr.
inl into American territory
Brigadier General Bliss eonmandins
the artillery, Infantry and cavalry con
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
BRITISH REBEL
is EXECUTED

London. December 20.--H.0l a. m.l-A
Rotucr dispatch from Pretoria reports
the first military execution of a rebel
leader involved In the uprisings in Brit
ish South Africa. Captain Fourie was
shot after being convicted Of treason. His
brother. Lieutenant Fourie. also was con-
demned to death, but the sentence was
conlmuted to five years Imprisonment n
the captains admission that he had In
dueed his brother to revolt.
Both men had been officers of the South
African defense force, and being Beers,
were tried by n courtmartial composed of
Beers. The captain met death with forti-
tude.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
DOES NOT APPROVE
OF CLEARY VERDICT

Poughkeepsic. n. Y, December 20. SUI
pi eme Court Justice Joseph Morsehauser
who presided at the trial of William v
Cleary, acquitted at New City yesterday
OF the murder of his son-in-law, T., NJ
Newman, said in a statement today that
the verdict did not accord with his views
Murder is murder, call 1t by whatever
name you will said the statement. -
believe sympathy played a great part ir
the case, although warned the jury II
reference to this several times and no
Ito allow 1t to influence the verdict" i
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

, made two very violent attacks for the
purpose of retalSing trenches won by
us on the 18th. They were repulsed
'From the 0ise to the Argonne the
superiority of artillery continues to be
manifested by the Interruption of the
enemy's fire, the destruction of machino
gun shelters and observatories and the
dispersion of a considerable number
of troops.
in the Argohne. the forest of La
Grurie, we have repulsed three attacks,
two upon Fontaine Madame. one al
Saint Hubert.
Between the Argonne and the vosges
there has been no salient incident to re-
port"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
King Victor Emmanuel
Receives Won BuelOW

Rome. December 20-d2;2' p. milking
Victor Emmanuel today received Prince
Won Bnelow, the new German ambassa-
dor, who presented his credentials and
remained for an hour In cordial conversa-
ton with the monarch, Leaving the PAL
ace. Prince Won Buelow said he was
greatly satisfied with the result of ans
audience.
King Victor Emmanuel sent the court
gala carriages to the new ambassadors
residence 10 bring him to the quirinal.
When Prince Won Bueow entered the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
VILLAS FORCES TO BE
WITHDRAWN FROM NACO
Consular Agent Carohers Tgaphs State Department That
Meyicans Will Eliminate Possibility of Firing Across
the American Border Situation Cleared

certrated about Naco, -Arz., TO enforce
the american governments demand that
firing across the line cease. reported that
Naytorena had apparently Withdrawn.
This. however, has not ben verified.
As q result OF these reports officials
here were confident tonight that the
troublesome border situation was about 10
be cleared up. 1t Is understand that
when Csrothers conferred with May
toIena yesterday hs was given u complete
outline Of the villa leaders pls- for
witlldra wal.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

ITO the east and south Of Ypres'
where the enemy reinforced his organ
izations, defensive. artillery battles oc-
Cured and there was slight progress on
our part
u From the Lys to the Disc the allied
forces on the front running through
Richebourg L'Avoue and Givenchy-Les-
La Basse.
ITO the southeast of Albert the trench
captured by us on the 18th near MARI
court and lost on the 18th was re-
captured Yesterday.
In the region of Lihons the Germans
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Russians pursued along front.
Expect spirited debate on Hobson
resolution.
War on Muscle shoals project
started.
Oberdanl<.
2+U. S. asked to adopt oriental policy
3-Natural resources to be developed
4--Editorial comment
5-White Christmas services heid
Mayes talks about selecting a good
smoke.
Are girls less worth saving thar
boys?
6--Sports-
s Markets.
S--Boxes Of food for relief of Belgians
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
Time Must Elapse
RUSSIANS BEATEN, BUT
FAR FROM DESTROYED

2o-(By
out
a
he
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
RUSSIANS BEING
PURSUED ALONG
ENTIRE FRONT
x.r ,Nr
German War Lord Telegraphs Report Re
ceived From Field Marshal Hinden-
burg Another Big Battle In Progress
Near Warsaw, Say Dispatches.
EMPEROR WILLIAM

London December 21-(2:45 m.)-A dispatch the Ex
change Telegraph company from Amsterdam says:
1.-THE Germans have evacuated Dxmude but the report that
the allies have taken Mddelkerke is untrue" "
Karlsruhe December 90 Via Berlin to London )-Grand
Duchess Baden has received the following telegram
from Emperor William:
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg has just reported that the
Russian army after desperate fighting retreats and is being
pursued along the entire front
Him alone due
III ehonors
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

London, December 2o.-(9:S5 p. ND
The Germans advancing on Warsaw
over wide front between the Wis
tula and the Pilieia rivers have reached
the new Russian positions along the
Bzura river and southward to Rawa.
with the result that another big battle
is in progress
The Russians retired across the
Bzura, destroying the bridges behind
them. Two German detachments who
followed over a partly burned bridge
are said to have been practically an
initiated, 80 survivors being taken pris-
oners.
Only the Beginning
This is only the beginning of he
great battle for Warsaw. from which
the Germans now are not more than
80 miles distant Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg expects stern resistance
which the strongly reinforced Russian
army is certain to offer. They are pro-
tected by the Vistu1a river which the
Germans have been unable to cross
The Russians are continuing opera
tions against East Prussia asa though
the capital of Poland We're not threat
ened and by counter attacks are at
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
Aid Sent to Ships

st. Thomas, d. w. l., December 2o.-Ihe
United States revenue cutter Algonquin
left here this morning to aid the Brit
ish steamer Kelvindaie, which ran ashore
several days ago on the Island of Tor
tola. The Kelvindale is leaking badly,
and although part Of her cargo has been
jcftisoned efforts to free her have been
ftiif
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
ITALIANS CELEBRATE
THE ANNIVERSARY OF
OBERDANK EXECUTION
Riotous Demonstration Prevented With Difficulty
by Policeman Who Attempted Life of
Austrian Emperor Commence
rated as a Martyr

2ot2:55 mThe police italian cities had
celebrations the
to ass mate Emp Austria 1882
Remember the
o
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
Ban Demonstrations

sncona. Dccembcr 20AfNia Rome. l2:55
D. m)-The MazzifIi club and otlieri as
sooiations made preparations for the bold
Ing of memorial services today In honor OF
Oherdank but the authorities would not
permit the demonstrations. A ban even
was placed on the publication of nanifes-
tos. The town was strongly occupied by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

Genoa December 20-1Via Rome. l:N
p. m)--The police today displayed great
energy In frustrating attempts to hold
meetings to commemorate the anniversary
OF Oberdank. IN the fear that they would
assume an anti-Anstrian character.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

tempting to throw Off the Austro- Ger
man attacks in Galicia. An Austrian
sortie in force from Przemysl, accord
ing to the Russian official statement,
has entirely failed.
The offensive operations of the al
lies in the west are being carried out
under conditions of siege warfare and
are being stubbornly opposed by the
Germans, who In their entrenchments
and surrounded by wire entanglements
make an advance of even few yards
very costly for the attacking forces.
In Flanders the allies have gained n
little ground at considerable cost. Along
the coast the allies warships continual
ly are bombarding the German posi-
tions The advance has been more
marked from the Belgian border south
to the river Disc, where the ground
is not as wet as in the flooded regions
of Flanders.
Along the Aisne and In the Cham
pagne district the French artillery now
probably stronger than the German,
has been keeping the Germans on the
move. but In the Argonne region 1T is
the Germans who are on the offensive
and they claim slight advance.
Time Must Elapse
The general opinion OF military men
here is that sometime must elapse be-
fore the allies expect TO make any very
Continued ON Page Eight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

Berlin. December 2o.--Cvia London,
500 p. m.) Following enforcement of
similar measure against English
men. Germany will inferno all French
males between 16 and 60 who are re-
siding In Germany. They will be taken
to a camp near Holzbinden
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21

2o2:2o m)The official
follows: "a
gained little ground before Nuport
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
Frustrate Meetings

troops and police TO prevent possible dis
orders.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-12-19
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
23rd judicial District rourr-Par.
ish If ST. Mary
Succession of Katie Mostly Cert
deceased. No. 1858.

Notice is hereby given to the credit
ors of this estate and to all other per-
sons herein interested to show cause
within ten days from the date of this
notification. why the final account pre-.
scented by Wilbur II. Kramer, Clerk.
ex. Officio administrator of this estate
should not be approved and homolo-
gated and the funds distributed in ac-
cOrdance Herewith.
In evidence whereof, witness my off,
cial signature and the impress of the
sea- IF my office this ] lth day Of Deem
Der, A. D., 1914.
WILBUR H. KRAMER,
Clerk of Court
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-12-19
FARM FOR SALE.
AVOYELLES PARISH.

fG6 Acre; 40 acres in cultiva-
tor, So scra- cleared, balance in
woods. Excellent laud for Corn
and Alfalfa. FIVE crops of Alfalfa
a year. 80 to 40 barrels of corn an
acre. S32 so per acre.
Also 1871 acres of land; 20 acres
cleared ard in ossitivation; under
good fence Excellent shallow
we'll water for stock. $50 cypress
trees. Coed marker for fuel wood.
Some scattering timber. $50 per
acre.
Terms :One fourth cash. balance
in l, 2. 3. 4 and 5 years at 6 per
cent Interest.
Write care P. 0. Box 46, Frank.
lin, or apply at this Office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-12-19

All new things as we'll @ =.
the popular OLD favorites. our
sentiments are better than ~
it will mean dollars in pock ~
you visit our store in making
Christmas ishoppings. Men
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-12-19

All kinds of blacksmith and
wheelwright work done on short
notice ard prices reasonable at
Abel Boudreaux's blacksmith shop
IbeIt addition.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-12-19
House For Rent.
Large nine room resIdenn
located on First Street ~
rent. Apply to
f.. A. DELAHOussAYgt
Franklin, L.,
NOTICE..

FRANKLIN. LA, Nov IS, 1871
l will apply at the next me-
ing of the Board OF Pardons -
a full pardon, or a parole.
ALEX LYONS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-12-19

Do your Christmas shopping
early. Get the best selections aud
avoid the last minutes rush. Neil
Mcneil 5 and 1Uc store.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-12-19
For Sale.
House and lot in Verdun
vile. For terms apply to
Catherine Felix,
Centerville, La.
A. 6. ALLEN
Attorney at Law and
Notary Public
Suite 1, Room z. Auditorium
Building
FRANKLIN. LA
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE.

| hereby give public notice that
Il have applied to the President
and members of the Police Jury
OF ST. Mary Parish for permission
TO CONDUCT saloon in the tuild-.
Ing known % Corinne Store on
Rioolsoc plantation on the snorth'
eide Of tho public road leadipg
from franklin to Patterson, and
about Que mill, west OF Calumet
postt4 -. ST. Mary, Parish, La.
oomms1oing January 1st. 1915.
- pteecflbsd b. law.
B. LANDRY.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

cause every last condition isn't just right.
But do want to drop warning that the
results seen at the flower show have only
followed years of study, months OF careful,
painstaking work and ohurs OF thought
and perhaps work.. In other words, the
raising of prize flowers is a science and
an art OF depth and dignity and difficulty.
Nevertheless-and here is the JOY OF it.
flowers in glorious variety OF quality and
size and fragrance quite sufficient to bring
happiness into any home can be raised as
simply and with practically the same
steps and precautions that l have been
outlining In connection with the raising Of
vegetables
First among all the Towering plants
place the herbaceous perennials. for once
established they arc good for many years
OF beauty with minimum of care. These
can all be started In a hotbed or in boxes
indoors, or when time is at premium
and money is not the growing plants can
be obtained from nurserymen with saw
ing Of just about one year. In this gen
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
HERE FOLLOW A FEW MORE
VEGETABLE PERSONALITIES.

CARROTS are in general an all-season
IRON that should not be transplanted lor
fear OF producing crooked, forked roots.
For the larger. later sorts loose, deeply
nrenared soil is essential. Some Of the
small. globular, earlier varieties may DC
grown to edible size in the hotbed ana
rratured a whole month or more ahead or
tho outdoor crop. The latter include
Golden Ball and Early Scarlet Horn. The
main crop may be Oxhesrt, Danvers, Half
Icng or Model.
CAULIFLOWER is the refined. or fash
iorable. member Of the cabbage group.
Give il the same care as that required by
its plebeian relatives, but add lltte
mere protection while the seedlings are
vouLg. Later, when the characteristic
white infoIescence appears in the centre
OF the cluster of leaves, pull the largest
leaves up around it and tie them at tho
top to blanch the head. SNOWFALL, Early
Dwarf Erfurt and Best Early are all re-
liable
CELERY takes real gardener and all
the tricks of his trade il success is to be
achieved. The ideal soil is rich, black,
fbrous loem or muck, but most strong,
we'll fertilized soils, tending toward the
heavy type, if rightly managed, should
produce a crop. The management In
wolves abundant water at all times, slim
ulation by the use of quick acting fertlli-
zers and careful handling of the tender.
tiny seedlings. Two transplantings are
necessary, special care being taken that
the roots do not dry out at these times.
Even the so-called -blanching types
require some sort of banking in order TO
yield crisp. white stalks. The common
methods of blanching will be taken up In
due season. Golden Self -Blanching,
White Plume, Winter Queen and Giant
Pascal are the most widely grown va
rieties.
. CHARD. an undeservedly unfamiliar
relative of the beet calls for the same
general conditions and treatment, but
requires twice us much space between
the rows. However. it is too large for
hotbed culture and yields practically all
summer, so one 1fty-foot row is enough
for most families. There is but one real
important variety. Lucullus.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
HELPING READERS TO SOLVE
THEIR PROBLEMS.

Can I make satisfactory soil for start
ing vegetable and flower seeds with TN
dried manure ] have seen advertised, OF
will have to use fresh manure? 7 pre-
fer not TO have the latter around unit
cold weather comes again, as the garder
IS close TO the house ! get plenty o.
sod and leaf mold as soon as the snow
disappears.
Paterson, y. j. y. T.
Possibly you do not realize that the
best compost or potting soil cannot b'
made i'm less than twelve or eighteer
months time. Fresh manure from both
horse and COW stables, II possible, is
most satisfactory for this purpose. and II
treated In the following manner will not
l think, be at all offensive, even IL close
to the house. First spread layer OF
inverted sods over level spot as big af
YOU wish the pile to be. Cover this with
a four TO six inch layer Of the manure
then another tier Of sod. then one oi
leaf mold IL IT is available, then another
layer OF manure, and so on until the pile
IS as high as you desire. In building
keep the sides as steep as possible and
leave the TOP level or slightly depressed
I'm the center An inch or two Of soil
spread all over this will effectually pre-
vent unpleasant odors. In a year or two
this mass will be ready for use after
being sifted through a sieve with about
a half inch mesh.
For this springs planting, however. an
excellent compost can be made from
equal parts (by bullO Of loan from the
garden. the dried manure OF which you
vided both of the latter arc thoroughly
docomposed with the addition of per-
haps half part OF sand; the whole ia
be we'll mixed and sifted before using.
The coarser screenings will be fine to
dig into the garden.
varieties of strawberry suitable FOR a
backward garden where | intend to raise
about fifty plants by the Hill method OF
cultivation.
Beverly, Mass. II. E. E.
Bubach and Senator Dunlop arc excel
lent medium season varieties; Marshall
is a little and Candy quite a little later,
but equally desirable and the latter three
are especially adapted to the hill method
OF cultivation. However, | would not
advise more tldn one oI At TIC uOSt wv
varieties where so few plants are Ia
be grown.
Kindly tell me how TO make an aspara-
gus bed about by 20 feet in size for
q small home garden. {. III.
Even in a small garden asparagus rows
should be not less than three. feet apart
so measure in IL feet from each side OF
the bed TO find the centers of the two
rows. Next dig the trenches not less