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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
MEANS OF REDUCING
 THE PERCENTAGE OF DETECTIVES SOUGHT
Memphis Doctor Proposes Segregation and Sterili- 
 zatiOn of the
 Feeble

1 Memphis, November 17.--Segregaton and sterilization of the feeble as means of
 reducing the percentage of detectives was 1 proposed in a paper read before the Tri- 1 State Medical association here today by Dr. William G. Somerville of Memphis 'In ancient times the feeble-minded, the insane and other defectives were either | destroyed or allowed to shift for them
 selves with the survival of the Attest, while ethical development now compels US to care for these unfortunates, the perpetuation of whom is a grave men ace,'' Dr. Somerville said.
 Just as we prevent the spread of con- tagious and infectious dseases-by segre- gation and sterilization-so must this
 question be approached. The good of a
 race or society should ever be paramount to the individual"
 Dr. William F. Hicks of Earle, Ark, president of the association, urged that systematic campaign be undertaken to eradicate malaria in the south and sug- gested that public hospitals be established to care for malarial patients until they no longer are carriers of the disease Dr. Hicks was the principal speaker at the annual banquet of the organization tonight.
 pr. J. w. Yaws of Lincoln, N. M., pleaded for larger appropriations of pulp lie funds to fight tuberculosis. ls Officers will be elected at the final busi- ness session of the convention tomorrow Following the custom of alternating be- tween the three states which compose the
 association, Mississippi Arkansas and Tennessee, the president for the coming year will be selected from among the Ten nessee physicians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Newest Things In Charms

London, October 20.- Special. )-Lord and Lady Monson are in town at pres ent; in fact, nearly every one who counts is was sitting at table at the Carlton at lunch the other day di- rectly opposite Lady Monson She was giving green jade charms to two sol- dfer friends. These are the very last word in luck, they say; perhaps be- cause they are carved in the shane of guardian angel She has, I am told. adopted little Belgian girl, but un- like other women who have done the same thing insisted that the child must not have hands. When the little girl has ceased growing, I'm told. Lady Monsop is going to give her a most truly wonderful pair of artificial ones. Scientific limbs of this kind are now really so cleverly made that they are nearly as useful to the owner as real ones. Like the Queen, Lady Monson wears her sjewelry, and her diamond huff chain was winking in the sun all through lunch. I noticed, though she was most assiduous about her guests: she ate hardly anything her self She has the uncommon name of Romaine. and Is daughter of the late General Roy Stone and widow of Law renee Turnure of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
w. 0. BROYLES OUT OF
 COMMISSION RACE
Office Not Sufficiently Remunerative to Justify Him in Neglecting His
 Business Affairs

w. Q. Broyles, who recently with drew his name from the list of candi- dates for city commissioner, gave out statement yesterday in which the reasons for his withdrawal are given
 to the public. According to Mr. Broyles his business was of such a profitable nature that he could not surrender it to take an office that would only pay S4o00 a year. Mir. Broyles' statement follows
 The position of city commissioner must have been intended for a man out of position or an unsuccessful business man. Surely if a man in business Is a success he couldn't af- ford to give up his business for S4OO0 per year.
 When I entered the race little did l think that I would be expected to re- linquish the management of my store, but realizing that the style of poli- tics had changed, I thought 1t an op- perfume time for clean, able and successful business man to be elected. This thing of man changing
 front on entering politics, broaden ing his smile. grabbing everybody by the hand, calling them brother, stand ing on meaningless platforms, making street corner speeches and playing to the galleries generally is undignified and does not appeal to thinking peo- pie and is obsolete.
 "The people want the new style poll it1cian: one who can hold up a clean and successful record and stand on that The time is near at hand when it will be an insult to ask a gentleman for his vote. The people must choose public men that are peculiarly fitted for the duties that are expected of them just as all successful firms and
 corporations do. As voter I am going to study the list of candidates and vote for the men in whom I had rather entrust the management of my personal affairs and no candidate can get my vote on account of having sought me out and asked for it.
 Am deeply grateful to my friends for their loyalty and support, but can not in tuctice to myself make the sac rifice''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Louis saks offers mems underwear
 Joe & Lee Slaughter offer Esquimo fan nel shirts.
 Cable-Shelby-Burton Piano company an- nounce sale of piano-players.
 Porter Clothing company offering gloves, $1-50 and s250
 Clark & Jones are selling victrolas on easy payments.
 Loveman. Joseph & Loeb are offering specially purchased ostrich ruffs at s1.39. Louis Pizitz offers for tomorrow three extraordinary suit bargains.
 Burger Dry Goods company announces a special sale of rugs.
 D. & A. Rich offer Stetson shoes for men, s650, $ and s7.50.
 The Guarantee Shoe company announces special values in mems shoes
 Caheen Bros. offer crepe de chine waists at $1.98.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Deaths and Funerals
Hugh I. Henry

Funeral services over the remains of Hugh I. Henry, aged 35. who was found dead in his bed yesterday morning at o'clock at the family residence, 17o0 Thir- teenth avenue. north, will be. held from the residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Bishor J. H. Mccoy and the Rev. J. L. Morris will officiate. Interment will fol- low in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. N. G. Henry; four sisters, Mrs Leonard Wailes of Augusta. Ga.; Mrs. Forney Brandon, Mrs. C. S. Stewart of Munson, Fla, and Miss Mamie Henry. a well-known school teacher of Birmingham, and two broth CTS. J. L. Henry and N. W. Henry of Memphis The following will act as pail hearers: E. B. Henry. Edward R. Cope land. John B. Mccoy, s. N. Gore, N. l.. Bagley and c. T. Mayfield.
 Mr. Henry was formerly assistant mas ter mechanic of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company shops, and was well known in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Harsh Measures
From ,rit-Bits.

From I1t-BitS
 The wounded Highlander in hospital was very depressed and seemed to make no headway toward recovery He was forever talking about his bonnie Scot land.' and the idea occurred to the doc tor that Scotch piper might rouse his spirits.
 After some hunting around piper was found, and it was arranged that he should present himself outside the hos pital that night and pour forth all the gems of Scottish music the pipes were capable of Interpreting. This he did. { When the astute doctor turned up the next morning he eagerly asked the matron:
 Did the piper turn up?'
 He did.'' replied the matron.
 And how's our Scotch patient?"
 "Oh, he's fine; never saw such a change" said the matron.
 That's grand It was fine idea of mine to get that piper said the delight ed doctor.
 Yes" said the matron, sadly; ''but the other 90 patients have all had a se- rious relapse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18

London, November 17.--Oh7icial an. nouncement was made today that Premier Asuuith, Foreign Secretary Grey, Sir Lloyd-George, minister of munitions, and A. J. Balfour, first lord of the admiralty have arrived in Paris for consultation with the French government.
 The trip of Premier Asquith and his colleagues to Paris signalizes the inau. guration of allied war council meetings of which the premier spoke in the House of Commons on November 10.
 The fact that the premier is accompa- nied by naval and military advisers is an indication that wider co-operation of the staffs of the two nations also is about tc be instituted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
BATTLE OF CANANEA MAY BE DECISIVE
 IN SONORA, MEXICO

Douglas, Ariz., November 17-villa skirmishers today attacked the force of General Alvaro Obregon as the Carranza troops moved out from Naco to join tha force under General Lazaro Cardenas be- fore Csnanea, where the Villa General Rodriguez is entrenched
 The attack lasted about an hour, when the Villa scouts withdrew. Obregons main force under General Gales camped tonight at Villa Verde, half way between Nacor and Cananea.
 That the battle of Cananea will be a decisive struggle which will determine the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Dr. J. M. Bosworth

Funeral services for pr. J. M Bos- worth. aged 1 years, who died Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock at his late resi- dence, 21 Forty-seventh street, north, Woodlawn. were conducted from the Jchns Undertaking company's private chapel yesterday morning at 80 o'clock. The body was sent to Penville, Ind, yes- terday afternoon at 1 o'clock by Johns pr. Bosworth is survived by his widow, two sons. T, c. Bosworth and J S. Bos- worth, and three daughters, Mrs L. L. Starkey of West Greene, Mrs. S. w. Har- vey of Fortville. Ind, and Mrs. s. c. Colegrave of Chicago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18

balance of power in Sonora in the in mediate future seemed certain tonigh The Carranza and Villa armies are abo, evenly matched numerically. General Obregon is sending his cavalr south, following the line of the Souther Pacific, while his infantry and artiller are divided into two columns, one goir to the east and one to the west of u San Jose mountains, which stand betwee Naco and Cananea
 General Villa has approximately 65 troops between Magdalena and He mosillo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Hunters Meet Tomorrow

meeting will be held tomorrow night at the office of T. T. Ashford, 2O16 Third avenue, to select grounds, judges and date for holding the annual trials of the Alabama Field Trials club. These crisp, frosty days turn the sportsmen' thoughts to gun and dog and the open fields and thus the announcement that the Alabama Field Trials club is to hold meet in the near future is welcomed. Everyone in- terested in bird dogs, field sports and the preservation of game whether members of the club or not, are invited to be present at the meeting tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
U. s. Aero Squadron Formed

Fort Sill, Okla, November 17-The first aero squadron of the United States army was ready tonight to take wing tomorrow on flight to San Antonio Motor trucks and trail automobiles were loaded and six motorcycles were prepared for use of electricians and mechanics in mak- ing the trip under conditions approach ing warfare as nearly as possible and a test for the transport service, too Capt B. D. Foulois. who will be in command during the flight, said tonight that the six machines would fly at height of about 5000 feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
w. S. Bynum

Funeral services over the remains of w s. Byrum, aged 30 years. who died yes terday morning at o'clock at his late residence, Watson Station. Edgewood will be conducted from the residence this morning at '. o'clock. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The de ceased is survived by his widow. two brothers and one sister. The following will act as rallbearers: Fred Henegian w. w. Walker. West Bowen, Porter Chil- dress. Harry Hillhouse. Henry Pearson and D. c. Waller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
John B. Smith. ST.

Funeral services of John B. Smith, Sr. were held yesterday morning at the fam fly residence, 2911 Avenue G, the Rev Father Coburn officiating The remains were shipped to Madison, Ind, for in ternert. A delegation from the Brick. masons' International Union No 1 of Ala bama, of which the deceased was a mem per- consisting of Robert Moore. Andy smith. R A. Davis, James Hunter and John Rose, attended the funeral.
 The pallbearers were: P. H. Linnehan Hugh McGeever. Lee Butterfield, Fergus Mccarthy. James Hunter and T. M Dyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Harris Cooper

. Funeral services over the remains of Harris Cooper aged 60, who died Tues day evening at 7:3O o'clock at the family residence. 1422 Eight avenue, north, were held from the residence yesterday after noon at o'clock. Interment followed in Wnesseth Israel cemetery. The deceased
 is survived by his widow four sons Jake, Morris, Mary and Joe Cooper, and three daughters Mrs Bessie Banks. Mrs A. Stein and Mrs. Annie Ziuitz of New, York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
MADE OVER AGAIN

Mrs. Jennie Miner, Davidson, Ind, writes T can truthfully say Foley Cathartic Tablets are the best I ever used. They are so mild in action. feel like I have been made over again." Good health has no greater enemy than constipation. Foley Cathartic Tablets keep the stomach sweet. liver active. bowels regular, and banish biliousness. sick headaches. sour stomach. Stout per- sons welcome the light. free feeling they give. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
James Manly Thompson

Funeral services over the remains of James Manly Thompson. aged 76, who died Tuesday morning at the family resi- dence, 4co5 First avenue Woodlawn were conducted from the residence yes tsrday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. Mir Thompson is survived by his widow and five daughters. The Woodlawn Masons were in charge of the funeral services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Mrs. Emma Williams

Funeral services over the remains ot Mrs. Emma Williams, aged 37, who died Tuesday morning in a local infirmary
 were held from the family residence, 143l Third avenue, yesterday morning at 1( o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. She is survived by her hus- hand, D. NJ. Williams, five children, her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
VISIT IS A MYSTERY

Paris, November 1.-The precise object
 of the visit to Paris of members of the
 British war council has not yet been dis closed It is generally assumed, however, that their presence in France marks an important development in the policy of co-ordination among the entente powers. With Premier Asquith are David Lloyd George. munitions secretary; Sir Edward Grey, foreign secretary, and A. J. Balfour. first lord of the admiralty. On the assumption that they are to put into practical effect the decision to bring
 France and Great Britain into closer touch, it is expected they will meet Pre-
 mier Briand, General 'Gallieni. minister of war, and possibly General Joffre. The British war committee consists during the temporary absence of Field Marshal Kitchener of the premier, David Lloyd George, A. J. Balfour, Andrew Bonar Law, secretary for the colonies and Reginald McKenna, chancellor of the exchequer In addition 1t was said For eign Secretary Grey would share in the l work of the committee when foreign re- 1 lations were under consideration.
 l The developments on the Balkan pen l insula perhaps hastened the meeting in Paris of the allied war council, as the | outcome of the present situation, which | from the entente allies viewpoint, Is dis quieting may weigh heavily with the | Greek government in deciding on Greece l final attitude
 1 The quartet of British statesmen forms l the war council recently appointed by | Premier Asquith, with Sir Edward Grey | taking the place of Andrew Bonar Law 1 secretary for the colonies, on it. MT 1 Law, with Reginald McKenna, chancellor l of the exechequer, the fifth member o1 | the war council. will be in charge of the 1 House of Commons during Premier As Quith's absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Evelyn Mathews

Evelyn Mathews. aged years, the lit- tie daughter of MT. and Mrs. Leon L.. Mathews, died yesterday afternoon at 2 O clock at the family residence, S39 Lion avenue, West End. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this aft ernoon at s o'clock Interment will fol- low in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Mrs. e. R. KeIIv

Gadsden. November 17.-(SpeciaI. )-Nrs. G. B.. Kelly, 23 years old, died this morn ing at her home at Glencoe. The funeral will be held at Ball Play church tomor- row at noon. She was the daughter of the Rev. Peter Wagnon of Ball Play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18

father and mother, MT. and Mrs. F. Rod enbeck, Sr., and a brother and four sis ters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
SERBS SURROUNDED ON THREE FRONTS BY
 ARMY OF THE KAISER
(Continued from Page one)
ALLIED WAR COUNCIL

sons aboard the Anglia, 300 were savet by a patrol boat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-18
Inauguraiing
 today
 Daily deliveries
 To Ensley Fairyiew Fairfield Wylam Pratt City Thomas AvOndale WOOdlawn East Lake

Always ambitious to improve our service, we are inaugurating today, for the convenience and benefit of our suburban customers, a daily de- livery to the a b ove e named points where we have hitherto been go- ing two and three times a week.
 This new service we hope will find it's appre- citation expressed in the good will and loyalty of our many friends in Greater Birmingham.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09

Charley Hartman and Mrs. OAR
ling were out from Abilene on bust
ness Tuesday.
Karl Harshman, Hawey Bross and
John Bell left Monday for Chapman
where they will attend school.
Will Bell took Ralph and Willie
Lehman to Mcpherson Tuesday to
begin their school work for the year.
Misses Pearl Gump, Ethel Rob-
son, Anna and Ada Roggendorff are
going to attend high school in Abb
lene this winter.
Miss Grace Entriken left Monday
to attend school at Mcpherson.
Mrs. Jesse Kaufman and Cleyson
Raffensberger were Abilene shop
pers Wednesday.
Mrs. Ralph Spicer was home helps
ing her mother few days last week.
Mrs. Leslie Logan has returned
home from Salina where she under
went an operation a few weeks ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Bell and Sue
Byrd, Mrs. Ira Williamson and Mrs.
Ralph Spicer were car riding Tues
day evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09
OKLAHOMA

RANCH: 22O0 acres, fancy coun-
ty, Missouri; fine lead and zinc ON
land; already leased to good COM
RaRy; fenced and improved; fine
water and grass; 100000 feet saw
timber; price, $40 per acre, cash.
ERNEST ROSE, Avant, Okla,
19w3t
WHEAT LAND
we are selling wheat land in
Hansford county, Texas, only $50
miles from Greensburg, Kansas, at
S11'oO 70 $4,000 per acre, where
one crop has made enough tn nav
Tor the land. We get 1Oc Der bush-
Ell more for wheat because we have
oirect route to Galveston. Nice
level land, dark chocolate soil. fine
water. Let us show you some of
THIS land. W. s. McNabb, Guymon.
A~' 19w10t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09
COMMUNITY TRAINING SCHOOL
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL FOLKS

The executive committee in charge
of the community training school is
in session this afternoon at the state
Sunday school office. The commit
tee seems deeply gratified to be
able to announce President D. W..
Kurtz for the opening address next
Monday night and for a series of
lectures and lessons after holidays.
They seem scarcely less pleased that
Mrs. S. A. Chappell and Supt. w. A.
Stacey will conduct departments.
Additional instructors will be an
nounced presently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09
HOLLAND

A crowd Of young folks we're en-
tertained at H. L. Lehman,s Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Weber and son,
Kenneth. took Sunday dinner at w.
c. Hutchison's.
Grandpa Hutchinson who was kick
ed by a horse last Monday. is get
ting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Williamson and
SON Cecil spent Sunday at Masten's.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Hutchinson
and daughters, Alberta and Pearl.
motored to HeringtOn Sunday to
spend the day visiting relatives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09
NEW MEXICO

NO FLOODS, droughts, cyclones.
tornadoes, hot winds or malaria in
the Artesia district of the Pecos
Valley of New Mexico; climate ideal
all the year; rich, productive soil;
ABUNDANT water supply; you can
prosper here growing fruit, live
stock and general farming and en-
Joy wonderful health giving cli-
mate; splendid combination
health and prosperity; write for
literature and exchange list. then
come let US show you this beauti-
tul country. United Realty Co.,
Artesia, N. M. 5w1Ot
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09

Miss Mary Ryan of Manhattan is
with US again. She is teaching the
school she had last year.
Last Wednesday night a farewell
party for the young folks who in
tend to go to different high schools
was given at s. D. SpiceTs. About
forty were present. At 1880 buns,
cakes, pickles and bananas we're SER
we'd. Games of various kinds were
played. At q late hour all departed,
having spent a very enjoyable ev-
ening.
The show which was here Tues
day night was well attended
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09

cash, balance in 10 annual pay
ments. B. L. Hart, Owner, Kansas
City, Mo-, Commerce Bldg. 42-10t
BOTTOM FARMS-Corn, wheat,
oats and alfalfa never fail on Sum-
ner county bottom farms. No rock,
90 overflow. Prices lower than COM
mon upland in other parts of Kan
sas. Be sure and write us for par
ticulars before you buy. Membrow
& Williams, Caldwell, Kan. 42-10t
$40 ACRES - Half cultivated,
$4,000; improvements; price $40
acre. Farms and ranches up to
$1,000 acres. For best bargains in
Kansas, write, telling what you
want, to ]. A. Denslow, Meade, Kan
cas-. Do 1t now. 42-10t
FARM BARGAIN NEAR LIBER-
AL: Improved quarter wheat land
az miles west of town. Well i'm
proved; 100 acres ready for fall
wheat. Price $4,000. Write for
list. Land-Thayer Co., Liberal,
Kans. 4410tw
FOR SALE-SO acres located
about 9 miles southwest of Minneo-
Ia, Kans., good land and nearly all
in cultivation. Price, $40 per acre.
$40 acres in Ford County, Kans., 4
miles from r. r. station andeBveryi
foot choice level buffalo grass land,
unimproved. Price, $3.50 per
acre. Good terms.
FRANCIS L. McADAM,
A26w1Ot Dodge, City, Kans.
80 ACRES, u mile Ottawa, 25 a
clover, 20 a blue grass, 2 a timber,
"a orchard, remainder corn; 5-room
house, cellar, barn, silo; $50 hog
tight. Very fine location, priced
right. 80 acres, 8 miles town, 80
blue grass, SO in CIVILIZATIONS; well,
windmill, barn, good 4-room house.
$4,000, $1,000 cash, remainder at
6 per cent IL wanted. Your oppor-
tunity. Write for list Of Northeast
kansas farm bargain
MANSFIELD LAND CO.,
A26w5t Ottawa, Kans.
MISSOURI
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09
GOOD LUCK MILLINERY OPENING
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 10 AND II

On above dates we will have on
display q wonderful line Of trimmed
hats, including q complete line Of
the celebrated King Bee and TheO.
Ascherl patterns. Style, quality and
prices unexceIled. We solicit your
patronage. Franklin q Green, Third
Street. wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09

proven to be the worlds leading
feed. Write at once for booklet
telling all about this wonderful
quick profit making feed. Tarkio
Molasses Feed Co., 561-67 Live
Stock Ex., Kansas City, Mo.
19w1Ot
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-09
Funeral Of Mrs. Emma Colby
ITrom Wednesdays Daily.I

NNSNeAASSNA~S
The funeral services Of Mrs. EN-
ma Colby were held this afternoon
at the home of Bert Dyer, west Of
town. Mrs. Colby died suddenly Sun
day afternoon from heart failure on
a camping trip in Colorado. The
body arrived this noon from Col
orado accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
B. A.. Colby. The funeral services
were largely attended and burial
was in the Abilene cemetery, with
Rev. H. F. Martin officiating.
The burial was beside her hus-
band, George B. Colby and her
daughter. Blanche. who passed away
several years ago.