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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
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the sake of convenience, aerated and
 mineral waters may be divided into
 two main groups. table waters ,nd
 medical waters. and the table waters
 may be subdivided into two classes ar-
 tificial and natural
 + The chief variety of artificial acratcd
 water is plain water charged with car-
 bonic acid gas and ordinary water so Himpregnated is commonly known as
 soda water. even though no soda is
 present in it. The most suitable water
 for. this purpose is obtained from arte-
 sian wells which are usually Of great purity or from springs of Known pur-
 ity. There are waters to which various
 salts have been added, and these are
 soda water, lithia water, magnesia wa
 ter and potash water True soda wa
 ter contains a very small addition of
 bicarbonate of soda. but nearly all the
 soda water which the soda water drinking world gets when it orders lemon phosphate, strawberry, sarsa- parilla and the like is plain water charged with carbonic acid gas in which, if the water was pure to start with, there is not a trace of soda. | Important in the conimerce of the world are aerated distilled waters from which all solid matter like lime and other salts has been removed by distillation. These are subsequently, charged with carbonic acid gas under pressure and are in consequence pur 9 carbonated waters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Literary Style,

From the Kansas City Star.
 A high school student writes this of- flee inquiring what constitutes a lit Ferary style" Without trying to answer this interesting and difficult question, 1.-two remarks may be cited that throw light on it.
 When Charles James Fox was told that his speech read well he retorted.
 Then it was bad speech" When on of my congregation would tell me a. the end of a service that the sermon was fine," pr. Lyman Abbott has said. T knew I had made a failure.''
 In general the style is good when it fits the thought so well that the style itself does not attract attention. As soon as you begin to be conscious oi |the style-unless. of course. you are reading with that end in view-yo os may be pretty sure it's bad style. Style is something like clothes or furniture The well-dressed man is the man whoss clothes do not attract attention. Ths well-furnished room is the one you g out of satisfied, but unable to describe the furniture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28

pedo boat sunk in the attack on the disabled Bluecher.
 The destruction of the Bluecher is said to have been due to or accom- panied by an explosion of her mag azines. The Bluecher's machinery was first disabled by a shell and she dropped behind her consorts. She all ready was afire and surrounded by, a swarm of torpedo boats. The crew of the airship finally saw and heard the explosion that sealed the fate of tho doomed ship. No further details of her fate could be obtained.
 The dropping out of the Bluecher had not interfered with the German formation and the engagement con tinued still on southeaster1y course Now there were three German ships against five.
 Funnel Shot Away
 Observation of the effect of the Ger man fire was difficult as only the up per works of their opponents appeared above the waterline. It could be seen however, it is asserted, that it was ef- fective. Officers of one German criiser declared they could observe that one funnel and a mast of an opponent had been shot away.
 Toward the end of the battle, which continued almost three hours. German destroyer maue uaSn. whether the little vessel was alone or with a flo tilla could not be learned but it was said it made it's way between the lines under cover of the smoke to within torpedoing range and twice success fully torpedoed the second cruiser fr the British lines. This cruiser, it is as serted, immediately fell out of line ane later sank.
 The first British cruiser also wa: said to have been seriously hit and the British then, according to ac. counts received. ceased the engage. ! mer1t and withdrew, being about 7t miles from Helgoland.
 The Associated Press has been un- able to learn how many men were killed or wounded aboard an unnamed German cruiser which was hit Or tn, nature and extent of the damage done The information was given, however l that the ship soon would be repaired and that the damage would not iujur' her fighting capacity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Soda Water Contains No Soda

The soda water fountain, or simply the soda fountain,' is one of tho not able developments of the age, says the Washington Star. The fountain has become an institution in all American cities, and. like the American. ice crean. habit, was spreading In Europe and Asia when the war broke out. and will probably resume its conouering way In Europe when peace returns The soda fountain season has so heightened that many fountains fizz and sis2le the year round
 One of the noteworthy features about soda water is that very little, perhaps precious little. Is what it's name inn plies That Is. there is no soda in the water. Perhaps 1t cannot be fairly al- legged that this fact renders 1t any the less palatable or less refreshing anu wholesome. It is interesting that ii has become the custom of millions of people to call soda water that which is just particular kind of .sodaless wa ter
 The artificial aeration of water waf invented by Joseph Priestlex " he wrote, in 1772. an account of t1& heth- ods he had recently discoveted. Fol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
MAN, S3, SINGS 52-VERSE
 SONG: IT TAKES TWO HOURS

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 James Chessen. Ss years old, a retired farmer and stockman, sang a song of 52 verses as part of a Christmas celebra- ton at the home of Julius Haas. on Washington avenue. in Alton, Christmas night.
 He sang the "Old King Coe' ditty of nursery fame and it took two hours, but he kept on without stopping and did not seem to weary.
 Chessen wound up his Christmas fes- tlvities by dancing the tango with some of his grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Willia m F. Jones

The remains of William +. Jones, aged AZ years, superintendent of the New De- catur public schools, who died in local in6rmary Tuesday night were sent to New Decatur for interment yesterday morning. The deceased had been brought to Birmingham several days ago for an operation.
 Professor Jones was taken ill about two weeks ago with the grip and an abcess formed in one of his ears. Gadsden doc- tors thought 1t best to take him to Bir- mingham, which was done, and an op- eration performed. He grew steadily worse after being operated upon.
 He leaves widow and several children. His widow was Miss Bloodworth of New Decatur, a sister of F. A. Bloodworth, cashier of the Morgan County National bank of New Decatur. His father lives in Florence and is a member of the legisa- ture from that county. Professor Jones had been superintendent of the New De- catur public schools for sometime and was very popular there. f,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Mrytle Shaddick

Miss Myrtle Shaddick, aged 20 years, died yesterday afternoon at a local in- frmary after every effort to save her life had failed. Several weeks ago Miss Shaddick was operated on for appendi- citis and was apparently on the high veloped and her condition became ex- tremely critical. A second operation be- came necessary and 1t was performed un- der local anasthetic. Miss Shaddick was so weak that her father, John D. Shad- dick, superintendent of the Ensley rail mill, gave her quantity of his blood This proved in vain and Miss Shaddich grew weaker and weaker and succumbed yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Didn't Discharge Him

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
 Apropos of the present stringency go- ing on in the financial district is the story of a failure several years ago, and how the clearing house happened to learn of the situatiofi.s One of the big national banks was clearing for certain other bank that was in trouble, and every day would certify couple of million dollars worth of checks for the other Finally the paying teller called the attention to the fact that he was taking a mighty long chance, but the president paid no attention to the hint. Then the teller in- formed the clearing house of the situa- tion and the president was called to book. Did my paying teller tell you that?" de- manded the president. He did" replied the chairman of the clearing house conn mittee. ''I shall discharge him at once declared the president, bristlipg up with indignation. You do and vel close your bank tomorrow" calmly replied the chair man. Needless to say.N the teller was not discharged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
ADMIRAL BEATTY SUBMITS REPORT
 ON REGENT NAVAL
 NORTH SEA FIGHT
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now come up, was directed to com plet her destruction.
 "The rest of the squadron were di- rected to attack the rear of the cneH1y. The Lion, with escort. steered to the northwest, steaming with one engine and transferred my flag to one of the destroyers. and subsequently, to the Princess Royal. Through the damage to the Lions feed tank by an u1for- tunate chance shot we were undoubt- edly deprived of a greater victory. The presence of the enemy's submarines subsequently, necessitated the action being broken off.
 Bluecher Sunk
 ''rhe result of the action was that the Bluecher was sunk and two othe, battle cruisers were heavily on fire and seriously damaged. The Germar prisoners reported also that tho Kol berg had been sunk by -salvo. from our squadron.
 subsequently the starboard engine, of the Lion also developed trouble Iron the same cause as the port engines ant the Indomitable took her in tow ant brought her into port. The damag, to the Lion and the Tiger is in neith CT case serious and repairs can be com pleted in a short time. The remaindei of the squadron were not hit. "The casualties were very slight. Tn death of Engineer Captain Taylor whose services have been invaluable is deeply regretted.
 "The behavior of officers and mel was only what was expected. Grea credit Is due to the engineroom staff for the fine steaming of the squad rom"
 Earlier reports of the enga gemen announced that the Lion and the tor pedo-b boat destroyer Meteor had beel damaged. Vice Admiral Beattys repor omits reference to the Meteor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Pass Amnesty Bill

Havana, January 27.-The House of Representatives tonight passed the gen. eral amnesty bill designed to ering about the release of Gen. Ernesto Asbert, for mer governor of Havana province. serv- ing a prison sentence for complicity in the killing of Chief of Police Riva. Ii is expected the Senate also will pass the measure. The bill was passed last De. cember but President Menocal vetoed it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
George M. LeGrand

George M LeGrand died yesterday morning at the family residence, 122s Cotton avenue, West End. Funeral serv- ices will be conducted from the West End Baptist church this afternoon with interment in Elmwood cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers: Dan White, B. D. Meadors, B. R. E. Lee, J. V. osborn, D. w. little and Ped w. Hickman. Farrar lodge A. r. & A. M. will be in charge of services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Mrs. .J. F. Baldwin

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. F. Baldwin. who died Tuesday at the family residence, 1881 Huntsville avenue. were conducted from the resi- dence yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The Rev. Dr. J. S. Foster, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated at the services. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery Mrs. Baldwin is survived by her. husband, daughter, Miss Gun dell Baldwin; her father, H.sO. sHoyt; two sisters, Mrs. S. D. Harris and Mrs. J. T. Lynch, and two brothers. Asa l.. Hoyt and Harry B. Hoyt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
B. F. SMITH WOUNDED s)t Through Wrist When He At tempts to Capture Intruder

:. Frank Smith, who resides at 12O9
 rth Nineteenth street, was shot in
 !. left wright about Il o'clock last night. ;. .Jnaw's ambulance removed Smith to St. vincent's hospital, where it was stated that the bone was broken and that au.- lsuiation might oe necessary.
 At the infirmary Smith stated that as he approached his home ne saw man attempting to get in window and start ed to capture him. In the scuffle that followed Smith was shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Mrs. Nancy Eddings

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Nancy Eddings, aged 66 years, who died at o'clock yesterday morning in local infirmary. will be conducted this afternon at 3 o'clock from the family resi- dence, 2409 Sixth avenue, north. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Lanley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
John Neff

Tuscumbia, January 27.-(Special.) 1.-The
 funeral services of John Neff were held
 in the Neff hotel Monday afternoon and
 the remains were buried at Caxwood cem- etery at Sheffield, the Rev. w. F. Trump of the Tuscumbia Presbyterian church of ficiating MT. Neff had lived in Tuscum-
 bia for over 30 years. He leaves a wife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
William T. Burrows

Funeral services over the remains of William T. Burrows aged 59 years, who died Tuesday at the residence, 800 Burke street, were conducted yesterday from the West End Methodist church. Inter ment followed in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
DENNY SUPPORTS FIFE MEASURE IN
 WARM ADDRESS
University of Alabama Elk. ecutive Urges That Medi- cal School Be Trans
 ferred From Mobile
By l.. s. BETTY


 Montgomery, January 27.-(Special) pr. George H. Denny, president of the University of Alabama, in an address to- night before the joint senate and house committees on education, recommended a favorable report on Representative Fites bill giving authority to the board of trustees of the university to transfer the medical school at Mobile to Tusca- loosa whenever the school at the former place may fall below the class A stand : ard.
 The university president declared that the chief purpose of the Fite measure was not to wrest the medical school from Mobile, but to place 1t on a higher standard of efficiency than it has here tofore occupied. He stated that Mobile had shown little inclination to make the medical college there conform to the standards prescribed by the American Medical association.
 pr. Denny stated that the Fite meas ure does not contemplate taking the medical college to Birmingham, and in dicated that he did not believe Bir- mingham was prepared to support a class A school.
 Must Make Concessions
 In order to keep the school, Mobile must either build another hospital or make concessions by which the college could use the city hospital, according to pr. Denny. De declared that hos pital would cost about $200.000 pr. Denny read statement from Dr Bondurant. dean of the medical school to the effect that Mobile has violated its promise to the university, and read another statement from T. M., Stevens to the effect that if Mobile cannot main- tain a class A school he favors it's dis continuance.~
 Regarding the question of moving tn, school to Birmingham, Dr. Denny sai6 there was no understanding between thu university or anyone connected with il and Birmingham concerning such { proposition.
 Concludes Address In concluding his address, Dr. Denn, said:
 The council of the American Medica association has assured me that a clas: | A two-term medical school can be op erated at Tuscaloosa. I am doubtful | that the school could be conducted a Mobile as a class A school even if facili tleS were proVlueu Ine council or tfi' | medical association has assured me tha | the school is being kept there by toler ance now
 l Meeting with the committees on edu | cation were the committees on publi health of the two houses. The princi pal matter before the latter committee was bill to appropriate $300.000 fo the establishment of school for tn care of children of unsound mind. Several persons appeared before tn committee in the interest of the bill and finally agreed to consent to a re
 duction of the appropriation to $100,00
 The two bills will probably be re ported Friday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
No Reason

From the Houston Post. sBiit cannot understand why you say no: your mother has no objection to your marrying me?.
 rNo; and I have not the slightest ob- lection to my mother marrying you, so there you are'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Smith to Fight

Joplin Mo, January N.-Gunboat smith and Carl Morris, heavyweights. have signed articles to fight IS rounds in Jop- lin February 22, it was announced here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Germans Positive

Berlin, January 27.-(Via London, January 2S, a. m.)-The British ad- miralty's announcement that the battle cruiser Lion was lowed back to Eng- land damaged was received in Berlin as confirmation of earlier German re- ports that. in addition to the battle cruiser which 1t was asserted had been sunk. other British ships received se- rious injuries.
 The official German statement of the entire loss of one British battle cruiser Is adhered to as positively as ever. The destruction of the vessel Is said to have been clearly and unmistakably
 observed by the destroyer which tor pedoed it and also by Zeppelin cruis' ing above the scene of the engage ment.
 The name of the battle cruiser ir question, the admiralty saya cannot
 be stated positively because the ahips were so similar in type that its iden- tity could not be established with cor
 tainty. Air observers also declare pos
 itively that they saw ono British tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
STEAMER WITH ALL ON BOARD BELIEVED
 ID HAVE BEEN SUNK
Revenue Cutter Reports Steamship Angelo ParOdi Lost Off Cape Henry.
 Carried 27 Men

Norfolk Va, January 27.-The revenue tonight that it was believed the Italian steamship Angelo Parodi had sunk about 300 miles off Cape Henry with all on board. Marine men said the vessel car ried a crew of about 27 men.
 After standing by. the Parodi for four days the revenue cutter reported last night that she had lost the steamer in thick weather. The Italian ship was helpless because of shortage of coal. Her food supply also was exhausted.
 High seas had prevented the Itasca getting line to the ship. The revenue cutter Mohawk had been ordered from Newport, R. l., to assist the Itasca in getting the Parodi to port.
 Without coal and short of provisions the Angelo Parodi was found drifting by the Itasca last Saturday. Efforts to get a line to the steamship were frustrated by high seas and hurricane winds Last night the Itasca wirelessed that she had lost the vessel during fog.
 Wreckage Found
 In the report received tonight Capt B NJ. Chiswell of the revenue cutter sao that considerable wreckage had beer found. He was of the opinion that ths steamship had sprung al leak during the gale of the last two days.
 l The Itasca was unable to send fooG | to the ship because her boats could not | live in the high seas The Angelo Parodi being unable to apchor because of the great depth of the water. was forced
 to drift about in a helpless condition ii
 a gale and Sunday and Monday sea brok, all over her. 1 The Itasca. unable to help her, steamed
 along in her wake and she also received
 a terrific flashing from sea and wind
 None of her crew slept for two days | sistance to the helpless steamer.
 Weather Thickens
 l { On Monday the Itasca made a laet at 1 tempt to get a line to the steamer bu high seas and adverse winds prevented
 During the night the weather thickene,
 and when dawn broke there were n, signs of the Angelo Parodi. All througl Iyesterday, last night and today. the ftas ca searched for the missing ship? Tn revenue cutter Mohawk was sent iron Newport. R. l., to participated in tn search, but had made no report up to
 late hour tonight.
 The Angelo Parodi left Baltimore il December for Magdalena, Italy and wa believed to be on her return voyage whel | she ran short of fuel and provisions Sh was commanded by Captain Benevenuto Search for the vessel Is still being made
 but will probably be abandoned. so fa as the Itasca is concerned tomorrow Tn latter craft is running short of coal all, Is making for port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Mrs. Sallie Palmer

Tuscumbia, January T.-(Special.) )-The funeral of Mrs. Sallie Palmer took place Monday afternoon from her former resi- dence. Her death occurred Sunday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Grand Chancellor Waldrop Here

l.. G. waldrop of Anniston, grand chan celior of the Knights of Pythias. was in Birmingham last night on official busi- ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-28
Eliminate Transports


 r was understood that Secretary rrison will not object if an approx ete sum of S2.500,000 for new trans {st now carried in the army oill is 1inated. Some s5.000,000 more than amount estimated by Secretary tiels is carried in the snaval bill. --completed by the committee, and master Burleson's estimates have .,l increased by approximately $24,- Gso00 in the postoffice bill.
 apresentative Mann, minority lead If the House. who has repeatedly lsed the present Congress of being most extrava gant in the history of country, spoke of the need of econ W in the House again today. At to- ss cabinet conference plans for CO., mating estimates in the future were ,ussed and 1t is understood that each ,net member will seek ways of lomizing in his department, par <-larly so long as the European war ainues to cut down imports and re- E the governments income from l source.
 oday's conference was informed postoffice as well as customs re- Dts are falling off as conseauence the war