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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
ALLIES HAVE ONLY A THIRD OF STRENGTH ON THE BATTLEFIELD
 SAYS LLOYD-GEORGE
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 capital It is exactly as if we had huge army at Oxford. It is only a few months since Paris bankers could hear the sound of the enemy's guns from their counting houses; some can hear the sound now from their country houses. Under these circumstances. the money markets of the country are not at their very best.'
 French Confident
 The chancellor of the exechequer de- clared the French people were supremely confident. and indications were that all the arrangements for raising money would be crowned with success.
 But we have a number of small states he continued. which are com pelled to look to the greater countries in the alliance for financial support There is Belgium, devastated, desolated, with an army and a civil government to maintain, and with no revenue. We must see that she does not suffer until the period of restoration and compensation comes
 There is Servia maintaining an army of 3o0,000 fighting her third great war within two years. but with no resources and no exports. There are also other states preparing for war
 sIt is obviously to our interest that they should be well equipped for that purpose: they can borrow only in the French and English markets Coming down to the Paris conference the chancellor explained that the idea of a joint loan had been abandoned as fm- practicable. An alliance fin great war, to be effective" he said. means that each country must bring all it's re- sources. no matter what they may sbe, into the common stock. An alliance for hA nnndllPfad liability principles.
 "If one country in the alliance has for the moment more trained armed men of a larger navy or greater resources in capital and credit they must be made available to the utmost for the purpose of the alliance, whether the other coun- tries are in position to make similar contribution or not. That is the prin- ciple on which the conference in Paris decided to recommend to their respec- 1 tive governments the mobilization Of ti- nancial resources for the purpose of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16

As the time approaches for putting into effect the German declaration of war zone in the water around the British isles. interest in this particular phase of the campaign is becoming more in tense.
 Germany reiterates its determination to carry out it's declaration in spirit and in fact. The Netherlands has sent a note of protest to the German govern ment couched in language similar to that of the United States, in which 1t declares it will hold Germany responsible should any Dutch ships be attacked and sunk.
 At the same time The Netherlands gov ernment in a note to Great Britain con- tends that the use of a neutral flag on a large scale and by the direct sanction of the belligerent government would be an abuse of such flag. It calls atten- tion to the grave danger which would be imposed on all the shipping of its coun-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
MOffatt Sworn In As
 Recording Secretary

Montgomery, February l5.--(Special9 John Moffatt of Montgomery was today sworn in as recording secretary in the office of Governor Henderson, succeeding w. E. Henderson of Birmingham. Mr. Henderson was appointed secretary to the goverr or succeeding John Gamble. re- signed. Mir Henderson will arrive to- morrow from Birmingham and will be sworn in as secretary to the governor
 MT. Moffatt served as recording sec retary in the office of former Governor O'Neal. He succeeded James II. Nun melee in this position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Miss Mabel Hartwell Is Crowned Queen of
 Mobile Mardi Gras

Mobile, February 15.-Brilliant spec tacles marked the close of the first day of the Mobile Mardis Gras carnival tonight. Miss Mabel Hartwell. daugh- ter of State Senator Harry T. Hart well, was crowned queen in s. i'm : rrovised auditorium where .nere wer. 5000 spectators adnlitf,u by invitation.
 Depicting meSern inventions as viewed by ths artist, a pageant of the Infant Eystics, lighted by red fire torches, passed through the principal streets of the s.ty tonight The loco motive, the airship, the submarine, the dreadnaughts and the wireless plant were portrayed.
 Three street pageants tomorrow will close the season. The Knights of Rev elry, the comic cowboys and the Order of Myths have prepared elaborate floats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Item Welcomed By
 Many Men

This will prove a welcome bit of information for all those who are overworked. gloomy, despond- ent, nervous and have trembling limbs, heart .palpitation, dizziness. cold extremtties, insomnia, fear without cause, timidity in ven turing and general inability to act naturally and rationally as others do. because the treatment consist ing of grain tablets can be ob- tained and taken without the knowledge of any one. If the reader has any of the symp- toms, and decides to try it, just go to any large, well stocked drug store and ask . for three grain Cadomene Tablets, and then take according to the directions which accompany each sealed tube. The tonic-invigorating power is soon felt and the joy of a healthy body experienced. These tablets, originally dispensed by prominent physicians and phaf- macists, now are packed with full directions for self administrations, so that it is wholly unnecessary to pay q physician for prescrib- ing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
INSPECTORS SEIZE
 SMOKING OPIUM

New York February 15.-Custcns in spectors today boarded the British steamship Frank Mount and seized $500 worth of smoking opium and al- legged evidence in the form of letters which is said to lead government agents to believe that opium smuggling gangs are operating here and at Tacoma, Wash, and that an extensive traffic is carried on at Vancouver, B. C.. and at several large South American ports.
 Three Chinese members of the crew were arrested.
 As the Frank Mount was starting out of the harbor tonight for Port land, Me, she was pursued by rev enue cutters and held up for further inspection on information alleging that opium. said to be valued at $31000 was concealed in the coal burkers
 The Frank Mount arrived here on Saturday from London
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
NEWS OF ENSLEY

fire truck out of the station. The de- partment was responding to a call rom Ann street and Bessemer boulevard and while helping to get the machine started Crossett slipped and broke one of the small bones of his ankle and was other wise bruised. The fire occurred at vacant house and is thought to have been of incendiary origin. The damage was about $500.
 There will be meting of the Ensley Relief association this afternoon at 7 O clock at the Ensley Baptist church Tor the purpose of formulating plans for an entertainment to be given by the associa- ton at the Ensley High school audi torium on the evening of Friday. Feb ruary 26. A musical programme has been prepared for the occasion which will in clude five numbers by the T. C. l. male chorus, the other numbers to be given by prominent vocalists and musicians of the district. All persons interested in the relief work are earnestly requested to attend the meeting this afternoon.
 Funeral services over the remains or E. D. Dickerson, who died in Amarillo, Tex. several days ago. will be conducted this afternoon from the residence of his father-in-law, the Rev. R. A. Baker, at GIT Seventeenth street. The Rev. A. K.
  church, will officiate. The body of MT. Dickerson, accompanied by his widow and daughter. arrived in this city yesterday afternoon Following the funeral ser vices the body will be sent to Fayette county for burial.
 Steel City lodge No. 56, Woodmen of the World. held a largely attended meeting last night in the Knights of Pythias hall on Avenue F and several matters of importance were taken up. All Of the lodges in the Birmingham district are making arrangements to have class of 800 which will be initiated sometime in May. The local lodge is going to try to have a larger number of eandi- dates than any other in the Birmingham district and already has made fine start. The class will probably be initiated in one of the local theaters in Birming- ham. The date will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
CHARGE GOVERNOR
 SWAYED COMMISSION

Wheeling. W. Va, February i5--Ad- ditional testimony that Gov. H. D. Hat field dominated the West Virginia pub lic service commission in ordering a reduction of rates charged by the Man ufacturers' Light and Heat company, was heard today before the special master in the company's appeal from the commissions order
 Miss Frances Lee, former secretary to H. N. ogden, chairman of the com mission, at his death last month, iden- tified a letter written by Ogden to oth- CT members of the commission, which declared that "during the past year our selected chairman has been overrun and ignored, the work of the commits sion, paralyzed and rendered futile by incompetent employees forced upon us snd interference with our proceed:ngs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Medical Men Meet

Chicago, February 15.-Changes in methods governing introduction of ex- pert legal testimony regarding san ity were discussed today at the an- nual conference of the American Med ical association. Prof. E. R. Needy, Northwestern University Law school, presented draft of bill, which he said had been indorsed by the Amer ican Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology providing that q judge may summon not more than three ex- rerts to testify as to the mental con dition of a defendant. The bill also provides for commitment of a defend- ant to k state insane hospital frr ob- servation when the issue is raised that he is insane and ought not to be tried in court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
POLITICAL SITUATION
 IN PORTUGAL BETTER

Lisbon, February 15.-(via Paris. II :0s p. m.)-The political situation in Portugal Is more satisfactory, although some fac tions, especially the democrats. are pro- testing against what they term illegal sentences and banishments by the late government, as well as other disciplin- ary measures. Another grievance is the postponement of the general elections, as victory is assured for the democratic party. It Is generally expected the elec- tons will be held in May.
 Many royalist newspapers have 1e- appeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Rob Jewelry Store

Fort Deposit, February 15.-tSpccial) At an early hour this morning thieves robbed the drug store of Golson-H flaw kins Drug company of this city. En- trance was gained by breaking the heavy glass of one of the front doors. Several valuable watches, rings la valliers, pins, and other pieces of jew elry were stolen. There has been q series of robberies here within the past few months with no clue as to the per petrators. They seem to select stormy nights in order that bloodhounds can not track them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
ALSACE DIVIDED
 BY GERMAN TROOPS

Borne. Switzerland, February 1a. (Via Paris, )--Alsaee is now divided by the Germans into two great parts "a district of operations and a neu- tral zone The frontier Is marked ny a barbed wire fence hundreds of miles in length. All foreigners, with few exceptions. have been expelled.
 Along the border of the Rhine, which constitutes a neutral zone, subjects of neutral countries are permitted to re main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
-.e.-~ POWER COMPANIES WILL BE OUSTED

Salt Lake City. February 15.-Judge Marshall of the United States district court ordered d decree today holding that the Utah Power and Light com pany and the Beaver River Power com pany are illegally occupying govern ment land and enjoining such further occupancy.
 The property involved is said to ba worth about $i5,000.000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16

In Europc ''Cusolis." the New English Hair Grow er has been called the most wonderful discovery of the century.
 The judges of the Brussels and Paris Expeditions enthusiastically awarded gold medals to this marre- ous hair grower.
 Already since secured the American rights hum dreds Of and women hays written telling of the phenomenal results obtained by Its use People who have been bald for years tell how they now glory in beautiful hair Many report new hair growth fin 30 days less. Others who have had dandruf all their lives say they have got a clsan. healthy scalp after few applications of this won derful treatment.
 We do not care whether you bothered with falling hair prematurely hair. matted hair. brittle hair strngy hair dandruff itching scalp or any or all forms of hair trouble. want you to try ''CRYST0LIs'' at our risk
 We give you binding guarantee without any Strings red tape that it won't cost cent if we do not prove 10 that ''t'isstuis will to all we claim for it. aud, what's important ws, h-Ns plenty of back suarantec tl00O haa been deposited in local bank Special Fund to be forfeited if fail to comply with this contract Cut the below and mail 1t today to Creeo Lah- oratories. l25s Street, Binshamton. N. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Germany Puts Shipping
 Problem Up to England
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will be laid in the war zone to a great extent Accordingly, neutral snips are most urgently warned against entering that area while the course around Scot land will be safe.
 Germany has been compelled to re- sort to this kind of warfare by the murderous ways of British naval war fare which aims at the destruction Of legitimate neutral trade and at starva- ton of the German people. Germany will be obliged to adhere to these announced principles till England submits to the recognized rules of warfare. established by the declarations of Paris and London or till she is compelled to do so by the neutral powers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
SOCIALISTS DECIDE TO STAND BY GERMANY

London, February 16.--12:10 Il. m) An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam says that at private meet ing of German socialists it was de- cided, in view of the sacrifices already made by the laboring classes, not 70 support any peace movement until the Germans are victorious on one front or the other. The leaders of the party were instructed to uphold this stand in the Reichstag.
 Collections are being taken up in the German armies in the east and west, the correspondent says, to pur- chase another cruiser Emden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
AUTHORIZE SALE
 OF COAL LANDS

Pittsburg February 15.--Directors of the Pittsburs Coal company today au- thorized the sale of 11,b30 acres or coal lands including Improvements. to the Monongahela Consolidated Coal aud Coke company for approximately s. 343, ,333. The transfer and payment it was stated would be completed hetore July 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Turks Claim Victory

Berlin. February 15.-tVia London, February 16. 12:30 a. m)--A Bagdad dispatch says that in an engagement between the advance guard of the Turkish left wing and British infantry and cavalry the British Withdrew. leaving 17 dead The Turks. it is as serted. captured 500 camels. Five Turks were wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16

ing reproductions of famous works of art. Every picture presented is true in it's minutest details and given it's proper setting with light effects that add much to the attractiveness and beauty of the scene depicted. Among the most pleasing reproductions were Spring." a painting after Collins. the "Angelus,' by Millet a picture that always appeals to the audience and the closing number "The Defense of the Flag" after the famous monument of shannon Douglas. The reproductions of the famous and beautiful group of statuary is a masterpiece, the audience showing it's appreciation by spontan- eous and hearty applause.
 Allan Dinehart is always goc6 in whatever he presents and it is no ex- aggeration to say that he and Miss Marie Louise Dyer in the vaudeville oddity, "The Meanest Man in the World offer one of the cleverest and monst enjoyable sketches that has ever appeared on the local stage. It's chief charm is its originality which, com bined with a very clever presenta ton, make it thoroughly enjoyable.
 The act of Arnaut brothers tumbling clowns. is full of novel and surprising features They mingle acrobatics and music in most enjoyable manner. but the feature of their performance is their encore number, The Bird Filtration" which must be seen and heard to be appreciated. It is a scream.
 Alexander and Scott two of the most noted black face artists in vaudeville. gave an act that is a departure from acts of this kind. They enact the swell coon to perfection, and please throughout.
 Cameron and O'Copnor. in Hired and Fired" pleased the audience, even though they laughed continually at their own funny stuff" "At the Wood side 1nn,' in which Lane Undell and Ingersoll featured went good.
 Henry and Jessie BiJouve opened the bill with a skating act that was interesting and spectacular.
 Preceding the performance is one Of the most amusing animated cartoons that has ever heen shown in the south.
 c. H. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
DUTCH GOVERNMENT
 PROTESTS AGAINST
 WATER ZONE EDICTS
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nations to make such use of the flag in case of imminent danger for the purpose of escape" says the note. ''does not justi- fy the use of flags of other nations which have no such law and have given no ship permission
 'The Netherlands calls attention to the grave danger which would be imposed upon all its shipping by general instruc tions to British merchantmen to make use of the Dutch flag"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
SETS NEW RECORD
 FOR MARKSMANSHIP

Beacon, N. Y. February 15--William Ruff, a gun pointer of the battleship Texas, who is visiting his home here, was notified today that he set new worlds record in big gun marksma nship in recent target practice off the Virginia capes.
 Ruff was credited with eight straight hits with 14-inch gun, shooting at moving target 13 miles away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Kramer Jailed Again

Cullman, February 15.--(Special.) )--Jo- seph Fl. Kramer, former assistant cashier of the German bank of Culman was again placed in jail last night on two warrants charging additional embezze- ments. A warrant was also sworn out for his brother, George Kramer, former employe of the bank Warrants were sworn out by State Bank Examiner Frost and preliminary hearings will be had before Judge Buchanan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
WOULD PUT EMBARGO
 ON FOOD SHIPMENTS

Trenton. N. l., February l5.-A reso- 1ution calling on Congress to put an embargo on shipments of food to bell ligerent nations was introduced in thp New Jersey legislature today by AsE semblyman La Pointe, a democrat. Mv La Pointe said that the objects Of hi IL resolution was to prevent increases in food prices at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
-y---.s.--=------ DUNN IN JAIL ON BURGLARY CHARGE

Muskoeee. Okla. February 15.-Rew Gustus A. Dunn, president of the Ala- bama Christian college of Berry, Ala. {, arrested at Oklahoma City yesterday. was| placed in jail here tonight charged witf child stealing and burglary. He was un- able to furnish $500 bond
 Dunn is accused of entering the home Of Mrs. Mattle Dunn, his wife but with whom he is not living. and taking the 6-year-old boy, Ancel. while the mother was away.
 The charge of burglary has been pre- ferred because it is alleged Dunn took the boy while he was dressed in clothes purchased bS the mother r~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
WOULD STAMP OUT
 SPIRIT DRINKING

Paris, February 15.-Q115 D. m)-The Academy of Political and Moral Sciences has forwarded to the minister of finance d resolution urging the immediate adop- tion of more drastic measures to stamp out spirit drinking.
 Abolition of the traditional privilege of wine growers to dstill as much brandy as they desire for their own consump- ton without paying duty Is asked for and it is suggested that the law against drunkenness, now virtually in abeyance, shall be rigidly enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
EXAMINER RESIGNS
 AS STANFORD HEAD

Stanford University, Cal. February 15.-John C. Branner, president of stan ford university, has submitted his res ignation effective July 3l The trustees have accepted it.
 Reports say pr. Ray Lyman Wilbur dean of the Stanford Medical school probably will be President Brennef's successor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
SaltilIo Reported Taken

San Antonio, Tex, February 1a. Dspa tches received at the Carr anza agency here tonight reported the cap ture of the city of Saltillo by troops by Gen. Eulalio Gutierrez former Provisional President of Mex ico Gutierrez, 1t is declared. virtd- ally has agreed to join forces with General Carranza. It is said that the Villa garrison of 800 men offered but little resistance to the Gutierrez forces, said to number 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
TO SELL BONDS
 FOR SCHOOL

Huntsville February 15.-(Special) The High school bond issue won by a vote of about 10 to in the election today. The city will now proceed to sell $400 900 of . per cent 30-year bonds for the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Charged With Conspiracy

Corpus Christi, Tex. February 15 Anatolio Gonzales of San Diego, Tex, was arrested near here today by fed eral officers on a charge of seditious conspiracy against the United States in connection with. what the officers say was a plot for a general uprising February 22 to seize several Amer ican border states and found a new republic. Arrests in connection with the alleged plot have been made at Brownsville, San Antonio and san Diego, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
IeMelry Store Rohhed

Cooper February Special, :, The Wyatt Brothers drug store at this place was forced open by burglars and about $250 worth Of jewelry and small articles stolen. The thieves effected an entrance by battering down the back door with large pole. No ar ests ass yet. and no clue as to the thieves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Yankees Sign Younaster

New York, February 15.--Paul Lewis, d 19-year- old semi professional pitch CT of Hoben, N. J., has signed con- tract with the New York Americans, 1t was announced tonight In on ex- hibition game against Washington last season, Lewis struck out Is men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
West Leaves for Mexico

San Antonio, Tex. February 15. Duval West, recently appointed per sonal representative of President Will son in Mexico, today received instruc- tions to leave at once for Mexico City Mir. West started on his Journey to- night. He plans to reach the Mexican capital by rail from Fl Paso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Mrs. Mary Farela

Mrs Mary Earela aged A years. died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence, 724 Fifteenth street. south. Fun eral services will be conducted this after neon at 3 o'clock from the Southside Catholic church. 1nterment will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
German Boat Sunk \

lscndon, February 16.-Q:S5 a. m.) An Amsterdam dispatch to the EX- change Telegraph says a reporr has been received there from Emden that a German special service boat, which preceded torpedo boats in the mine fields. struck three mines near Borkum Island and was blown up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Deaths and Funerals
Howard Edgar Bower

Funeral services over the remains of Howard Edgar Bower, aged months, infant son of MT. and Mrs. J. Bower, 29l6 Eleventh avenue. north, were conducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Inter ment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
At The Lyric

A rare treat is in store this week for the patrons of the Lyric who enjoy the artistic and the beautiful in the offering of Henriette De Serris and her company of selected models in liv-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-16
Sosa Takes Cananea

Douglas, Ariz., February 15.-Gen. Juan c. Cabrars force of 2000 conven- tlonists under Gen. Ramon Sosa. ie re- ported to have taken possession of CaDanca, Sonora, forcing the Maytor- sna troops to evacuate.