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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04

For several years the Graymont School Improvement association has been one of the most active in the city of Blrming- ham. though it is comparatively new and small.
 A splendidly equipped playground near the school Is an attractive feature in the neighborhood, and was the work of this association, and this year the establish ment of hot lunches for the children was begun.
 A piano has been purchased or being paid for by the association; sanitary drinking fountains have been placed on the school grounds, and many other things have been done to make the school and the Surroundings better and more attractive; but-and here is the constant complaint in all school improvement as sociations-the attendance is small, woe fully small. We are constantly asked
 How are we to remedy this condition? The same story is true in almost all clubs and other large bodies or organiza- tions; a few do it all. and still many are waiting to be invited.
 It is all wrong; the school improvement association has too long made itself sim ply purchasing machine for the neces- sary @ luxuries of the school, such as drinking fountains, pianos and the like, these are and should be the re- quired equipment of a good and up-to- date school; and should be supplied by the city through the board of education 1; then the school improvement association would be at liberty to work out the social interests of the neighborhood life, to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Prisoners of War

From the Washington Star.
 An English officer had his leg torn off by shrapnel shell during desperate engagement at Clary. He was later taken prisoner by the Germans and removed to one Of their field hospitals for treat ment. Subsequently he was carried from enc hospital to another, until several weeks ago, when, through the offices of the Dutch government, in the exchange of officers rendered physically unfit for further service in the field, he regained his liberty and returned to England. But before receiving his freedom he and all his brother prisoners who were selected like dilemma were brought together at Ak -la-Chapelle There they received a final medical examination. Then, before being conveyed to Roosendaal, Holland, to be handed over to the Dutch authori- ties, under whose care they were until they again reached English soil, every man, in order to get his freedom, was required to sign a declaration to the ef- feet that while a prisoner of the German government he had no complaint as to his treatment either against the government or the military authorities.
 When the English officer asked what the procedure would be if one should make a complaint, he was told that in that case he would have to remain so that the complaint might be investigated. certain conditions which involved no sur render of honor or principle on their parts. and only suffering to be forgotten any grievance they might have, it is lit- tie .c be wondered at that the men ac- cepted the conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Modest England

From the Washington Star.
 Henry Weisman, president of the Ger American alliance, said recently in Brooklyn:
 "The English talk a lot about their free- dom. But this freedom, to such of us as have seen the horrors of the British slums, seems in the main a freedom to exploit and crush and brutalize.
 '"The English bragging about their free- dom. remind me of the doctor who set- tied in new town. He visited the edi- tor of the local paper and asked for a write-up. The editor told him to dash off the main points on sheet of copy paper, but this the doctor refused to do, saying he was too modest.
 Oh said the editor, you can surely jot down the main points, the facts. I'll put in the compliments afterward'
 ''So the doctor seated himself at a reporters desk and in a half hour turned out the following modest note:
 ".Dr Cutler is beyond doubt the fin- est physician in our city. He is a per- feet gentleman, and Is one of the best surgeons in our city, if not the best. His charges are reasonable for a man who never loses a case, and we are glad to know that he has refused lucrative practice in another town in order to come to our city, where he will soon be so highly esteemed for his skill and gentle manly qualities He is not an old man, but he is thoroughly experienced, and never loses a case. We congratulate the people of our enterprising and beautiful city that he will remain in our city.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
GRAYMONT SCHOOL
 IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Social Service Department By MRS. SIDNEY NJ. ULLMAN

study the inevitable social problems, to arrange really enjoyable talks and mus icals. Also to solicit through hospital ity committee the attendance of mothers in the community. These meetings should be round table discussions of any and all matters pertaining to school and family life.
 that the school reflects the activities of the neighborhood.
 Dances should be arranged for the young folks, so as to keep them away from the immoral public dances, carried on for profit; civic clubs for the men and youths, in which they may discuss af- fairs of the city and state; debates for the boys and girls in the school districts so that they may learn to know each other in the wider view of life. Then will the school improvement association be fulfilling its real place in the world.
 Each neighborhood has it's own environ ment, and the problem of the Paul Hayne, or the Moore school may, and is likely to be, entirely different from the problem of the Graymont school and each school is center wherein the needs peculiar to each can be studied and taken hold of.
 It is to be hoped that Tn the near future each school will have at least two even ings in the week open for the edification and enjoyment of the neighborhood and public in general
 But to go back to Graymont-this at tractive school is asking cooperation from other schools and waiting to be as- sisted by the advice and suggestions of other associations all working to the mutual development or each, tending to the ideal of creating in each school a civic or neighborhood center
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Arguments Completed
 in the Pacific Case

St. Louis, December Assignments were concluded today in the case of the government to separate the Central Pacific from the Southern Pacific rail way and when the final briefs are filed Monday, December 13. the three cir cult judges who heard the arguments will begin final consideration of the petition for a dissolution of the South ern Pacific system.
 The entire afternoon session of the court was occupied by Edward F. Mo- Clellen. attorney for the government, in his argument in rebuttal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
VESSEL
 RETURNS TO PORT

Tacoma, Wash. December 3--Word was received late tonight that the Japanese liner Hokkai Mura, which sailed from Tacoma last night with war supplies for Russia and which was forced to put back had arrived at Victoria, B. C., with her bulwarks broken and member of the crew injured
 The accident to the vessel was caused, it was said, by her deck load shifting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
SOLDIERS FASHIONS

While the breakfast was in progress word of a Servian victory over the Bull garians was telephoned from the camp. The message was read by the comman- der and prolonged cheering followed. the orchestra rendering the Servian national anthem.
 Food is plentiful. Not only is there a variety but certain delicacies are served at the officers mess. According to GUS tom the soup served to the soldiers must first be tested by the officer in command. Three pounds of bread are served per man, a liberal quantity of meat and "kasha," or boiled buckwheat.l \ The men are all provided with long ulsters, lambs wool caps, good woolen underwear and stout boots.
 N The correspondent was struck by the universal good humor of the men. On the way to the front train after train was passed filled with soldiers. Most of the trains were composed of freight cars fitted with hunks. At the doors and win dows smiling faces appeared, the men chaffing one another and hurrying out with little tea kettles for hot water. which is provided in quantities at every station of consequence.
 | Part of every Russian soldiers equip ment is a supply of tea and sugar With these. and huge chunk of black bread the Russian fighting man will travel days
 
 tion every available foot of floor space was covered with sleeping or resting sol- ldiers, patiently awaiting hours for trains Ito take them further with never row Tor altercation. Apparently they had the |lutmost consideration for one another.
 IN THE TRENCHES \ The trenches at one point visited were sscarcely POO yards from those of the ||Germans. There was a labyrinth of deep |lpa ssages intercepting one another, braced |Iby stakes from caving in Soldiers stood Hat the portholes, alert for the least |Isign of a movement across the way and Keeping up a desultory fire day and might. Overhead at intervals whistled |Ishells from the Russian and German batteries, the gunners intent upon keep | ling their opponents aware that they were on the watch.
 Several days were passed with the First Siberian corps, whose headquar- |ters, few miles behind the trenches, are located in the beautiful home of a l Russian general at present elsewhere engaged. Here also are located the head quarters of the Twenty-first flying column of the Russian Red Cross under ICommander Andrew Kalpasnikoff for | mer secretary of the Russian embassy at Washington. Dr. Malcolm Grow of Philadelphia has recently been appointed | chief surgeon of this organization with | the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Among . the sisters attached to the column is
 Mime. Peshkoff wife of the commander | of the corps. She. with her three other
 sisters, are untiring in their efforts to
 relieve the suffering of the sick and wounded. There are not more than a
 dozen men slightly wounded at the present time
 The practice of tea drinking to the al-
 most utter exclusion of unboiled water
 has reduced illness to minimum Throughout the army.
 The staff headquarters of one regiment
 h mile from the trenches are la the
 ma ginifcent estate of Polish count The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Railroad Advertises City

The Central of Georgia railroad is ad- in it's latest folder. The entire back page is given over to setting forth the ad- vantages of the city and is headed "Bir- mingham, the City of Beauty and Hos- pitality.' A brief description of the points of interest of the city are given and closes with the line, Business is Always Good in Birmingham" The data was furnished by Secretary W. c. Rad eliffe .of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Steamers Collide

Newport News, Va. December g.. The British steamer Begonia and the American steamer John Mccullough were damaged in a collision off Thim- ble Shoal light today. They will dock here for repairs. The Begonia, ac- cording to Captain Joseph Robertson. her master was at anchor when hit by the American steamer. The McCul- lough's bow was badly warped and the stern of the Begonia was partly torn away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
DIRECTORS OF NEW
 HAVEN SUPPORTED
 MELLEN AGREEMENT
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bins) had various conversations and felt that everything would be done-even in- fluence brought to bear to limit it. We didn't know what might happen.''
 The government expects to prove by other testimony that Ledyard went to Washington, saw Attorney General Wick ersham and President Taft represented the effect the inquiry would have on the New Haven and the general financial situation, with the result that the en- tire investigation was dropped
 In connection with this testimony, which probably will be documentary, there is reason to believe the defense will call both Mr. Taft and MT. Wickersham. It was reported in court today that Mir. Taft had expressed a willingness to testify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Trials of the Great

From the Passing SHOW.
 Right Hon. Secretary of State: You have long been leading supporter of mine, Colonel Buffer, and l shall be glad to do what can for your son, but er-what can he do?
 Fond Parent: By gad. sir if he could do anything I should not think of troub- ling you!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
FRENCH AVIATOR
 TELLS OF FIGHT
 WITH TEUTON SHIP
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mans, which failed to reach us. We could see boats leaving Middlekerke, has, tily making for the spot where the ma chine fell. We returned to onr own lnes An hour later my observer with another pilot, Captain K, went back to the scene and succeeded in procuring 8 good pho- tograph of the wrecked albatross.
 This is the second machine brought down by French aeroplane under this pilot. He already has been awarded the war cross and has been proposed for the military medal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
FURNACE BLOWN IN
 AT CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, December 3.-(Special.) After being idle for two years the fur mace of the Chattanooga Coal and Iron company was blown in tonight. Employ ment will be given to 800 men. c. F. Buck is president of the concern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Denny Defeated

New Orleans, December 3.-Harry Stone of New York won the decision over Young Denny of New Orleans at the end of a fast 15-round welterweight bout here tonight. Stones cleverness easily overcame Denny's superiority in height, weight and reach Stone weighed 1882 and Denny 142 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Bank Messengers Attacked

New York, December 1.-Two bank in the Fourteenth street subway station were held up by an armed highwayman in the rush hour late today. The mes sengers resisted. One of them was shot, the other returned the assailant's fire and the highwayman was wounded. A score of detectives were rushed to the station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
SITUATION IN NEAR
 EAST PRACTICALLY
 UNCHANGED TO-DAY
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in the center of the town, caused consid- erable fresh damage.
 Southeastern war theatre: West and south of Novipazar rAustro-Hungarian de- tachments, strengthened by many armed Mohammedans, captured yesterday and the day before $500 prisoners. On the fighting on the frontier district between Mitrovitza and Ipek numerous Arnauts (Albanians) joined us.
 "A memorial service was held Thursday by our troops in the Sanjak of Novipa- gar and at Mitrovtza. The population participated in the functions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
CURRY LEADS MANDY

Nashville, December 3.-(Special. Rabbit Curry, the wonderful Vanderbilt quarterback for the past season, was elected captain tonight at the annual Commodore banquet. Curry has played three years on the team and comes from Marlin, Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
voN MACKENsEN WOUNDED

Petrograd, December S,-Ffeld Marshal Won Mackensen was slightly wounded by a Servian bull let during the recent operations, says a Copenhagen dispatch to the Novoe Vremya.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04

correspondent passed night in the room occupied few months ago by prince of Bavaria when the Germans over ran the country At the corps headquar- ters the commander uses limousine for merly the property of Prince Joachim, the youngest son of the German Emperor, which was captured by the Siberians on the Bzura river, Prince Joachim, it is stated, having made his escape in an aeroplane
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Crowley's Trial Postponed

San Francisco, December 3.-PreliIn mary examination of Charles c. Crow ley, charged with complicity in all legged plots to destroy vessels bearing supplies to the entente, was postponed today until December 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
Real Estate Transfer

The following real estate transfer was recorded in the probate court yester- day:
 s1a00-Isaac NJ. Hill to Lura A. Hill, lots !. and [, in block 1, and part of lot ! in blocl. 30, in the town of Warrior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
CREEKS LIVE UP TO
 TREATY WITH ALLIES

London. December 4.--Many Ser vian soldiers who retreated through Greek territory after the fall of Monastir were not disarmed, but were treated with every considera- tion, says an Athens dispatch to the Daily News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
TN TNioI1E BATHS PROVIDED

The bathhouses are of a similar con- struction, with a tight compartment con- taining a stone stove or furnace. Shelves range around three sides on which the ba thers lie. Water thrown on the hot stove provides a dense steam. After an hour perspiring in such an atmosphere and scrubbing by men detailed for the service, the soldiers come forth par boiled, but thoroughly cleaned.
 In the officers club room, tables are arranged for the seating of 40 or 50. At a special breakfast recently given an or chestra of 20 pieces recruited from among the enlisted men, played airs from the various operas in excellent style. A chorus of dozen soldiers alternated with Rus sian folk songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
LORD DERBY ISSUES HIS FINAL APPEAL ID MEN ID JOIN COLORS. Time Limit of Recruiting Campaign Expires on
 December II VOLUNTEER SYSTEM
 BEING TESTED OUT Success of Parliamentary and Labor Recruiting Committees by Far
 Greater Than Had Been
 Anticipated

London, December 3.-In an appeal ad- dressed to ''all men of military age in the United Kingdom, Lord Derby, direc- tor of recruiting, says the recruiting cam paign is coming to an end and ''by De- cember il we shall know whether the men of the United Kingdom between the ages of 19 and 40 are prepared to give the army the forces it requires
 The appeal concludes by urging every eligible man to join the army and show his country that he puts her interests be- fore his own; to show the world-allies, neutrals and enemies alilSe-that there are hundreds of thousands of her citizens ready to fight for her
 The joint labor recruiting committee also has issued an appeal to "the free men of Great Britain to Justify the faith of the nation in it's voluntary sys- tenn and enroll themselves at once in the great voluntary army which stands be- tween us and the loss of our rights and liberty"
 No figures concerning the recruits thus far enlisted under Lord Derby's plan are obtainable. but member of the recruit ing committee is quoted as saying that the results point to it's undoubted success. and in greater measure by far than antici- Dated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
RUSSIAN TROOPS REPORTED WELL FED, CLEAN AND HOUSED First Army in Snug, Com fOrtable Winter Quarters,
 Says Writer MEN SCRUBBED AND
 STEAM CLEANED
Slavs Recuperating for Great For ward MOvement-Great Campaign Contemplated to Retake Lost
 Territory From Germans

At the Russian Front Via Petro- grad, December 2.--(via London, De- cember S.)-The next forward move ment of the Russian armies will be in numbers of millions, not army corps, according to the statement of a high army official. The armies are in bet ter shape than for many months, said this official, and quite capable of nov ing forward at any point. But the new broad plan of campaign contemplates much more than the taking of towns and territory by drives at this point and that the Russian staff is we'll sat isfied with the net result of the stra- tegy during the past summer and it is asserted, is willing to bide it's time for the inception of the new campaign
 A contented army, well fed, clothed end housed and weekly steam cleaned Is the first Russian army as seen by the Associated Press correspondent during 10 days visit to the positions along the. eastern front The army is in snug, permanent winter quarters, but is ready at an hours notice to march.
 Within a mile of the firing line and firing is kept up intermittently day and night both from the trenches and by the batteries-are thousands of men camped in half underground cabins of logs covered with sod and soil, proof against cold and almost bombproof
 ARMY QUARTERS
 There are quarters for the officers and for the men, officers clubs and mess quarters and, strangest of all, steam baths in which the men take turns in squads at being thoroughly steamed and scrubbed. They are then furnished with fresh undergarments
 In one section inspected by the cor respondent 2500 men were eamped in 20-acre patch of woodland but the impression gained on a drive through the camp was of one-tenth of that number An enemy airman would have difficulty in locating the camp at all.
 The men follow their own inclina- ton to large extent in the matter of building quarters. Sometimes 10 sometimes 40 combine their efforts and build accordingly. The first excavation is made either in the side of a hill or a level spot. Trees are felled and in an incredibly short time the walls and roof are formed of logs after the fash ion of the American frontiersmen If the men are fortunate enough to have secured a window sash that is fitted into place; otherwise only resort for 1g~s is candles, of which there ap- bears to be sarls abundance. Along the sides hunks are arranged; in the cen- ter of the more pretentious structures rude stove of rocks or bricks is erected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-04
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Evening star., 1915-09-14
PLAN D. c. PROHIBITION.
Anti-Saloon League Members Study
ing Laws to Be Models for Bill.

The trustees of the Anti-Saloon
League of the District of Columbia met
at the Y. NJ. c. A. building last night
President Andrew Wilson reported that
at the recent Atlantic City convention
the National Anti-Saloon League had
unanimously included in it's Legislative
program for this year prohibition law
for the District of Columbia. The most
successful features of the prohibition
laws in the states are now being stu
died with a view to preparing a prohi-
bition bill for introduction early in the
next session of Congress. Laws recent
ly enacted in Alabama are attracting
much attention.
The District of Columbia Anti-Saloon
League is planning for a vigorous CO.
operation with the national league to
make Washington dry" AS a part of
this cooperation authorization was
given last night for the appointment of
three committees of one hundred men,
bers each. These committees are on
mass meetings. finance and general
campaign.
In the meantime, it was decided, the
league will vigorously oppose the
granting of license to any saloon
whose location is in violation of the
letter and the spirit of the present law.
Evening star., 1915-09-14
WEATHER POSTPONES
CLOSING OF BEACH
Police Will Demonstrate Life-Savine
Between 2 and 4 O'Clock To-
morrow Afternoon,

Although it had been planned to close
WashinSton's municipal bathing beach
Tor the season tomorrow, the pools will
be kept open every afternoon until the
end Of the week if the present warm
weather continues, it was announced
today
Recently it was decided to close the
beach September Is and open two
weeks earlier than the customary time
next spring, but the excessive hot
weather of the last few days brought
about a change in the plan.
Boys and men are enjoying exclusive
use of the pools today. Tomorrow
afternoon, from > to 4 o'clock, there
will be Il police demonstration of life
saving work, and from 4 to o'clock
the pools will be at the disposal of
women.
Attendance at the beach this season
has broken all records and the final fig
ures, it is expected, will bring the total
to within striking distance OF the lJu,-
900 mark. Sydney c. Cousins super
ntendent, is preparing a report on The
seasons activities which VIII be sub
mitted to the Commissioners in u few
days.