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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
CHINESE WOMEN ENLIST
Chinese Women Cutting off Hair, and
Donnine Mems ClothinQ

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 11-Chinese
women are joining the Chinese army
literally in companies, cutting off their
hair and donnng mems clothing. This
Information is brought here in let
ter from DR.. j. b. Fearne, St Louis
physician. who is in the Shanghai
hospital staff. 1t is said to be part of
the Chinese women's emancipation
movement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
ALLIES FURNISHING EQUIPMENT
. ORR0lANANIANS To ENTER WAR

,ermans Said to Have Sent Mysterious Force into Aus
tria as Precauton against any Possible Roumani-
an Attack-Ktchener Says he Does not Know When
the War Will End, but that it Will Begin in May
Reports that British Have Captured Lille Still Un-
confirmed-If true, it Means Big Dent in German
Lines-New Russian Advance upon CracOw is Re-
ported-Russia Said to be Sending New Army OF
Million and Half Men to the -FrOnt-French Ad-
yances About scissors Admitted at Berlin, but Hea-
Wv French Losses are Claimed Near Perthes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
FREIGHT RATE ADVANCE
laFollette Opposes Increase in the
Freight Rates OF Eastern Roads

Washington, d. c., Jan. 11.-Senator
LaFollette today introduced resolu-
tion to prohibit eastern railroads from
putting into effect the recently grant.
ed five per cent freight increase.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
Not to Offend Germans

Amsterdam, Jan. 1.-THE Telegram
says that the Papal Nuncio to Belgium
suggests to Cardinal Mercier that
hereafter he write nothing tending TO
offend the Germans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
German AeropIane srouaht Down

Paris. Jan. ia German aero
plane was sighted today approaching
Amiens, France A French aviator
went aloft and opened fire, disabling
the German machine, which fell in
side the French lines. killing one of
the German pilots.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
Japanese Cruiser Seen.

New York, Jan. 11,-What is be-
lieyed to be a japanese cruiser, was
sighted off the Azones in the North
Atlantic according to the steamer Gu
raca arriving today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
Claim French Lost Heavily.

that the French captured small portion of the Germans
outer trenches Sosson but says that the Germans
recapured trenches from the French Perthes with
heavy French losses Otherwise there important
DEVELOPMENTS in the east west
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11

Cotton was selling on the streets
today from $50 TO 7.75. with very
litCle offered. "Boleys" were bring
ing from TO : cents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
French Gain Near scissors

PARIS Jan. 11-Near Scissors, the French have OBJ
tanned complete possession of the region known as Spur
1872 by capturing five hundred yards of trenches yeser
day. says an official report There few other
trench gains made by the French and no losses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
SAVAGE to Quit Race

Austin, Tex, Jan. 11.-Numerous
predictions are made here that Savage
will withdraw from the speakership
race
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11

F. D. McElroy of Fort Worth is
in the city today on business. Mr..
McElrDy was formerly in business
here
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
WHEAT TAKES DROP
Rumor Of Oemolishine Of OardaneIies
Fort Causes Drop in Wheat.

Chicago. H.. Jan. 11.-May wheat
dropped to 1881 today on rumors
that the allies have demolished Oar
danelles fort
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-01-11
Think Note Sufficient.

London, Jan. 1.-The British
press generally believe that the Uni
ted States ought to be satisfied with
the note. They claim that the note
proves that enormous war supplies
have reached Germany and Austria
under the guise of neutral shipments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
BIRMINGHAM MEN
 |Nb|G COAL DEAL J. H. Adams and B. .J.Searles Become Interested in
 Kentucky Field

Information reaching here from Lex. ington yesterday was to the effect that John H. Adams, a well known mineral expert, and E. J. Searles g. coal devel- opor, both of this city, were interested in the formation of one of the largest coal corporations in Americas. The prop critics surround Lexington and cover about 200 900 acpes of land, it is stated.
 MT. Adams was for many years presi- dent of a large coal company here and is one of the pioneers of this district. He is accredited with being one of the best informed mineral experts in the south. He has been out of active coal operations for some two years, although he has been engaged to make many reports on properties of great value. He made the investigation in Kentucky which resulted in the merger.
 Among the mines affected by the mer- ger are the Coal and Sunset, Kingston and Rose Creek Coal and Mining com pany, Keystone and Peoples. Corydon, Sebree, Crittenden, Bell, Spottsville, Bas- kett. Bluff City, Red Shaft Hercules and Morganfield. The mines are located in Hopkins, Union, Henderson and adjoin- ing counties.
 It is stated that the deal represents an investment of over $5,00O,000 as an initial step. The field in question is one of the richest in west Kentucky and is being rapidly developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
Warrants Sworn Out For
 25 Local Liquor Dealers


 sheriff published last week. and that the law will take its course in these cases. T he anti-liquor advertising law has been presented to two judges of the city court with directly opposite results. In the Delaye case. which had reference par ticularly to liquor advertisements in newspapers. Judge John H, Miller held that the law was not effective until after July l. the date the prohibition law re- gently enacted goes into effect In the case against W. l.. Delheim, which had reference to liquor advertising on build ings and billboards Judge H. A. Sharpe h.id that the law was now III operarson and Delheim was ordered by the court to remove the sign. h neither instance, however, was the eonstitutionality of the law passed upon. It is understood that in view of the fact that with the ad- vent of prohibition on July none of the local liquor dealers cared to go to the expense of taking the matter to the su- preme court in reference to advertise ments on their respective places of busi ness. It is probable, however, that the proposition in reference to liquor adver- Using matter in newspaper and magaz ines will be tested in the supreme court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
GULF STATESSTEEL
 PLANTS VERY BUSY
Reported That Output Up to June Has Been Con-
 tracted For

In industrial circles it was reported yesterday that the output of the Gulf States Steel company plants had been sold up until June, and that H. Sam born Smith. vice president, intended to return to England soon and hoped to sel: the output for the remainder of the year. It was also stated that the com pany intended to place in operation an additional furnace which has been idle for some months.
 Tt is stated that while in Europe MT. Smith sold large amount of export goods. and that operations at the various plants of the company were at capac- ity. The additional business. it is stated. that MT. Smith hopes to get will come almost exclusively from England.
 NIT. Smith when asked for statement yesterday said that the reports were somewhat exaggerated. He added that he had no definite plans to return to London. It has been quite noticeable in industrial circles that very few announce- ntsrts have been made in reference to European orders. The opinion is held that industrial operators that secure or ders are requested not to make them generally known for fear of the neutral ity policies of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
BIRMINGHAM GETS NEXT CONVENTION
 COTTON SEED MEN
Executive Committee of As sOciati0n Selects Birming-
 ham-Hundreds of Del
 egates Coming in May

The Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers association with 500 members will meet in Birmingham May r. IS and 19. An an-. ncuncement to this effect was made last night by President c. L. Ives of New bsrn, N. C., after an extended meeting of the executive committee at the Tut will be a meeting of about 40 of the mem- bers' at the Tutwiler to make all the de- tail plans for the convention.
 The selection of Birmingham as the rlace for the meeting of the cotton seed ciushers is perhaps the most important thing in the convention line that has hap pened for Birmingham during the past several months. Aside from the -mem- bers there will be in attendance nhchin- cry dealers and others who attend for the purpose of showing the latest wares which will swell the number appre- ciably It was stated last night by Pres one of extreme interest to the cotton seed nien and that very large attendance was expected.
 I've were taken over Birmingham to- day. said MT. Ives last night. and were served with luncheon at the Country club. I am astonished at the greatness and the beauty of the city. This is a magnifi- cent place, and I am certainly gratified that the executive committee decided 60 come to Birmingham for the meeting this summer. Of course, I cannot say at this time how large the attendance will be but l am certain that the people of Bir- mingham will not be disappointed in the attendance
 Tho convention of cotton seed men has been sought by Secretary Radclif of the Chamber of Commerce and other officials with great perseverance. The officials of the Chamber of Commerce attended the meeting yesterday and spoke to the of ficials about meeting in Birmingham. They were assured of most cordial well come.
 The Cotton Seed Crushers' association arpropriates a large sum every year for the entertainment of its members which, when added to the entertainment to be supplied by the Chamber of Commerce., will insure the members of most in- teresting time.
 The officers meeting here yesterday in- ciuded: President c. l.. Ives of Newborn. N. C., Vice President J. J. Culberson of Paris, Tex, E. M. Durham of Vicksburg. MISS, J. l.. LeClarcq of Dallas, Tex, and J. c. Sprott of Manning, s. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
FREIGHT MEN WILL
 MEET HERE TODAY
Southeastern Mississippi Valley Freight Associa-
 tiOn to Be in Session

A meeting of the Southeastern Nfissis- sippl Valley Freight association will open at the Tutwiler hotel this morning and will be attended by some of the most prominent freight traffic men in the south. The meeting is for the purpose of dis cussing rates and adjustments and while of importance to the railroads. there is said to be no topics of general interest to be considered. The plans for the meet ing were all settled yesterday by a com mttee which met at the Tutwiler. for that purpose It is expected that about s5 prominent traffic men will be here. Those for whom reservations have been made include F. H. Hinton. chairman of the Southeastern Freight association, Atlanta; M. P. Washburn, chairman of the South eastern Mississippi Valley Freight asso- citation. Lousville W. K. vanderveer, as- sistant general freight agent of the Mo bile and Ohio, St. Louis; F. G. Browder, assistant general freight agent of the Att lanta and West Point, Atlanta; J. L. Shepperd, assistant general freight agent of the Illinois Central. Memphis; II. l.. Hanes, assistant general freight agent or the NaSnV1lle, CndttanOoBh dHu ot. Louis, Nashville; D. M. Goodwin, gen. eral freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville: J. E. Crosland, assistant gen. eral freight agent of the Louisville and Nashville; J. IT. Brown, general freight agent of the Gulf and Ship Island, Gulf port; J. D. Youman, chief clerk traffic department of the New Orleans and Northeastern, New Orleans; Robert N. Nash, chief rate clerk of the Frisco lines, St. Louis; c. E Bell and B. G. Brown, assistant general freight agents of the Southern railway, Atlanta; H. G. War ing, assistant general freight agent of the Seaboard Air Line. Norfolk; J. w. Perrin, general freight agent of the Att lantic Coast Line. Wilmington, N. C.; R. D. Moore. general freight agent of the Mississippi Central, Hattiesburg, Miss. i; G. H. Pearson. assistant general freight agent of the Alabama Great Southern, Birmingham; w. R. Ramsey. secretary of the Southeastern Mississippi Valley Freight association, Louisville; c. 10. Bol- lineau, Georgia railroad; D. c. Lawhorn. secretary Southeastern Freight associa- ton, Atlanta; T. B. Branch. chief clerk of the tariff bureau, Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
CITY COMMISSION
 WILL MEET TODAY

Nothing of special importance up to last night was scheduled for the city commission meeting this afternoon.
 The matter of the protests against the cotton seed oil mill in Woodlawn, it seems. will not come up. although the commissioners promised that action would be delayed no longer than today The matter is now resting in the hands of the city attorney for a recommendation as to whether or not the city has any author ity in the case and he stated yesterday that he had made no report because the attorney representing the people making the protests had not filed with him any brief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
PLAN FOLLOW-UP ID
 CROP CAMPAIGN Committee Appointed to En- courage Raising of Pigs
 and Chickens

At 8 meeting of the farm movement committee of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. J. T. Doster, chairman, plans were made and subcommittees appointed to carry on a follow up campaign for ths recent state crop diversfication cam paign.
 A committee to look after the encour- agement of the raising of pigs and chick ems in Jefferson county was named with R. A. Lewis, chairman, and c. H. Un- german, Otto Mooney and J. T. Morgan. MT. Lewis. MT. Mooney and Mr. Morgan were appointed a committee to confe: with County Superintendent of Education P. M. McNeil and formulate plans for follow up work throughout the county.
 Mrs. G. NJ. Mathis of Gadsden and Mrs. c. P. Orr were present at the meeting both of these women having been very active in the recent crop ofversIfication campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
DISEASES OF TOMATOES
 AND HOW TO FIGHT THEM

bought for work in small gardens for about 60 cents. In order to kill tomato worms and other leaf eating insects, 1t Is a good plan to mix four ounces of paris green with the above bordeaux solution.
 Smaller amounts of bordeaux and paris green mixture may be prepared if the proper proportion is observed. It is also possible to get the prepared poisoned bordeaux paste from seed stores. in which case the addition of water in proper pro- portion and thorough mixing are all the steps necessary in It's preparation.
 Leaf Spot and Leaf Mold-Leaf spot and leaf mold are two common fungus diseases of tomatoes. These diseases arc marked by the appearance of small, round or irregular spots on the leaves, causing them to curl and finally die Both are easily prevented by thorough spraying with bordeaux mixture. The ap- piication should begin soon arler the plants are transplanted and be repeated at intervals of 10 days throughout the season.
 Biight-Blight, disease causing the plants to turn yellow and finally die. can be prevented by spraying with bordeaux mixture. Begin spraying when the first bloom buds appear and continue spraying every two weeks until the plants have been sprayed the fourth time.
 Wilt-Wilt, a disease which causes the tomato plants to assume a. characteristic wilted appearance and finally die, is best combated by changing the location of the tomato patch. Spraying with bordeaux mixture and paris green soon after the plants are set out, and continuing to spray every 10 days or two weeks will often prevent wilt.
 Fruit Rot-Fruit rot is controlled with mere or less success by pruning and training vines to admit light and air, and by destroying all diseased fruits to pre- vent spread of the disease.
 Root Knot-Fruit-tor is recognized by the presence of irregular gals on the roots of infected plants, due to the in- yasion of minute nematodes or eel worms. Most garden crops are attacked by these diseases, but tomatoes are especially sus- ceptible. They should not be planted on infected ground. Rotation with crops that do not harbor the worms tends to free the land from this disease.
 Destroy Diseased Plants-All plants in jured by diseases should be burned, fl they are allowed to remain in the gar den, the soil will become infected with the spores of the disease, and future trouble will result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
GOOD CROWDS SEE
 FASHION PICTURES
Ladies of Associated Charities Are Much Encouraged at Result of
 First Day at Majestic

The ladies of the Associated Charities auxiliary were greatly encouraged yester- day by the first days showing of moving pictures of Birmingham's fashion week at the Majestic theatre.
 Good crowds saw the pictures during the afternoon and last night was espe- cially attractive because of the box par ties given for the Misses Fashion and the chaperones who assisted in making fashion week a success
 Not quite all the film had reached Birmingham yesterday, but there was enough to present very interesting dis play of downtown scenes as we'll as views in parks and residence sections.
 The remainder of the film is expected sometime today. and the entire produce tion will be shown all afternoon and evening during the remainder of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23

The following bulletin on How to Fight Diseases of Tomatoes" has been issued by George Weathersbee. head of the city department of home and school gardening:
 Last season many home gardeners in Birmingham complained that they could not grow tomatoes successfully because of the destructive action of certain fun gous diseases. By observing a few pre- cautions at the beginning of the season, it is possible to insure success in to- mato culture.
 Use different ground each year-The first and most important step towards combating fungus and bacterial dis cases of tomatoes is to avoid planting on the same space of ground upon which tomatoes grew last year. 1t is good plan to plant the tomatoes this spring on the opposite side of the garden from which they grew last year. If possible, it is well to avoid planting tomatoes on the same piece of land oftener than once in four or five years.
 The spores or dormant reproductive bodies of most plant diseases stay in the soil during the winter, and when plants upon which they thrive begin to grow in the spring, the dormant bodies come into life and begin to destroy the plants. By growing plants upon which these diseases cannot thrive. their pow CT for injury is destroyed, and they gradually die out.
 How Diseases Are Communicated. The spores of certain diseases of to- matoes are carried by the winds and by insects and even though the soil may be free of the disease, the plants may. in this way. become infected. Most of the diseases. however, may be controlled by thoroughly spraying with bordeaux mixture This is known as a fungicide and is composed of a mixture of blue stone, or copper sulphate. lime and wa ter.
 Apply the bordeaux mixture to the leaves of the plants in the form of a fine spray, exercising care to wet thor oughly both the upper and under sides of the leaves. A good spray pump can be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
Will Filed in Meridian

The last will and testament of Anthony R. Johnson has been filed in chancery for probate on the petition of Miss Oc- tavia Brown, says the Meridian, Miss. Star,. The will names Mrs. A. R. John- son Of this city sole beneficiary during her natural life and at her death Mrs. A. D. Brown. sister of the deceased of Bir- mingham. Ala, becomes beneficiary dur ing her natural life and the property then reverts to the children of Mrs. A. D. Brown. The property consisted of drug store and real estate, but under provi- sions of the will the drug store was to be sold. Mrs. Johnson is named as ex- ecutrix without bond. The property is valued at several thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
LIVED DISGUISED AS MAN 4 YEARS

Springfield, Mass, March 22.-The death of Miss Florestine Albertine Beaudoin. whose body was found in Williamsett Saturday night, revealed that she had lived disguised as man for four years. She resided with her sister. Mrs. Mary La Chappelle. and as Albert Beaudoin' worked in the Holyoke Paper Mills
 The only motive suggested for her long masquerade is that she could earn more Her death was due to heart trouble. The body was taken to an undertakers, where the post mortem examination revealed her sex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
WANT COUNTY ROAD
 ID 60 VIA EAST LAKE
Delegation Before Board Asking Action Under
 New Law

The board of revenue was petitioned by a delegation yesterday morning to construct boulevard from the end of the new viaduct on First avenue to the county line by way of East Lake and Roebuck Springs. Talks were made by w. w. Crawford, A. l.. Fulenwider and Ross c. Smith in behalf of East Lake. The request was made under the recently enacted law which gives authorities in counties of over 100000 population the right to construct roads through the mu- nicipality.
 The petitioners yesterday morning promised to make their request in writ ing during the next few days, and it is stated that assurances were given the delegation that the construction of the roac would be considered. The board lis- tened with interest to the points made by MT. Crawford and the other gentle men, and promised that,it would take the question up and act just as soon as pos sible.
 lho board was Informed that copy of the new law would be here tonight, and that as it had been signed by the governor there was no reason to delay authorizing the road. Under the law highways running north to south and east to west may be built at the discretion of the county authorities.
 The proposed roaway between the via duct and East Lake could be constructed at very reasonable cost, it is believed That section of the city has grown at a rapid rate during the past few years and is continuing to progress. The mem- bers of the board of revenue indicated that they appreciated the great impor- tsnce of that end of the city and would take the matter under consideration.
 MT. Crawford Is very hopeful that the read will be under way within a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
Alleged That They Have Not Removed Advertising Signs in Compliance With New Law

It is understood warrants have been placed in the hands of Sheriff Batson for apout 9 liquor dealers of the city who have whisky or beer advertising in front of their places of business. It is stated that complaints have been made both to the sheriff and the solicitors office that as che saloonist had been compelled by law to remove a sign on his place of business that others should be likewise compelled to obey the new law.
 Sheriff Batson states that he is in formed that the owners of the buildings on which liquor signs are placed are also liable for prosecution under the terms of the bill. Quite a number of signs have been taken down voluntarily by liquor dealers, but it is said that about 9 have failed to comply with the warning of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-23
OBREGON CLOSING
 AROUND VILLA

Los Angeles, Cal. March 22.-Gen. AL varo Obregon, whose whereabouts have been a matter of speculation since the evacuation of Mexico City, is closing in the rear of Villas forces on the Tampico- Monterey line. according to dispatch from Vera Cruz received at Carrapza's s consular offices here today. The dispatch, signed "Zubaran." describes Obregons movements as part of great strategic plan by which Carranza hopes to sur round Villa and crush him.
 Obregon, with 1000 men, is at San Sal- vador ,the message said