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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
GERMANS CAUGHT
 IN NIGHT ATTACK
Belgians Ambushed Party Advancing in Darkness
IN BELGIAN UNIFORM
Survivors Shot as Spies-When Cap tured They Cry "ChiIdren" and Hold Up Varying Num-
 bcr of Fingers
R, COUNT MorRrrs DE BEAuFoRr

Belgium, January 22.-(Specal) Jour battery received orders to advance and take position which I must not further define than somewh here between Dixmude and Pervyse. When we got back to our position we found what from the gun ners point of view, Is described as "vir- gin territory" that is, it was an entirely new position, and had never been used before by artillery.
 I'm heard one of the men remark, T see where this will mean an all night job" And he proved right.
 We were in the field. about a mile from the road and absolutely unprotected and entirely open. So the first thing to be done was to make trenches for the can non. cut trees and plant them around each piece, then build trenches for the men. They soon were at 1t, and as the moon continued it's kindly rays they worked easily and with plenty of light The next morning when I looked at the battery from less than 800 feet distance I could not see any of the guns, so well were they hidden.
 Az we expected to remain in this position for several weeks the trenches for the men and the officers were made as com fortable as possible. They are about five feet deep and three feet wide The top is covered with pieces of wood, punches of straw. and over that about three feet of earth. This makes warm bomb and a shrapnel-proof sleeping and hiding place or course If projectiles should fall right on top of the trench 1t would go through, but otherwise one is perfectly safe. The bottom of the trenches are covered with punches of straw When they are properly a rsd tt, 1t 4.<. trenches are not bad as one might imagine.
 The doctor, three officers and myself are lodged in small house about 800 feet from the battery. The men sleep in the stables; at least they are allowed to do so, but most of them prefer the trenches At OUT house there was one bed at our disposal. and we had quite an argument about who was to occupy it.
 Squabble Over Bed
 They insisted l should have the bed, which of course l hatly refused, claiming that they needed it more than l. We compromised by drawing lots for 1t. l cannot say for certain, but l have grave suspicious that there had been some cheating. because I drew the bed. I oc- cupied 1t under protest, which was, how ever, of no avail. The others had some punches of straw placed alongside the big stove In the kitchen. They slept with all their clothes on except their boots One officer remained on guard every night near the battery About 1 a. m I was awakened by some peculiar whisting noise. which once you have heard it you never forget. I knew that it was not of departing but from an arriving proiectile When l got to the kitchen l found them all busy getting their things together That was enough. Quickly I threw my few belongings in my knapsack, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
HAS CHANGE TO RECOVER Operate on ID. l.. Peterson at Hillman Hospital-No Light on Assault

In the hope that his life would be saved the surgeons at the Hillman hospital op- erated on D. L. Peterson, the proprietor of the Palace Pool Room Barber shop, yesterday afternoon. Peterson was mys- teriously assaulted on the steps of his home, 1911 Avenue B. Thursday night, and had been partly conscious with three fractures of the skull.
 It was stated late last night that Peter- son was resting easily following the op- eration. but that it would be several days before recovery would be certain. It Is now thought that the barber has chance for his life.
 Detectives Propst and Jones stated last night that throughout all their tnvestiga- tions they had been unable to find 8 motive for the assai;M on the barber The detectives think t:,s3a negro assaulted Peterson with the intention of robbing him, but was frightened away before he could secure his money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
HENDERSON SIGNS MEASURE PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT
 OF PROHIBITION LAW
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should it pass, will mark a radical de- parture from the old law.
 The women are also interested in compulsory education and indications are that measure making reasonable requirements for school attendance will pass the legislature.
 Another measure which many wom- en are championing. but which is doomed to failure, is the equal suf- frage amendment. This bill was intro duced early this week by Representa- tive Greene of Dallas and while many prominent and influential women of the state are advocating it's passage with Jealous ardor and enthusiasm, it is un- likely that the bill will pass
 But whether or not the women secure all the legislation they are seeking they are destined to leave a greater inn press upon the present legislature than on any previous law-making body in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
WITH BIRMINGHAM LODGES

The twentieth semi-annual convention of the Knights of Pythias of the Third district will be held at Ensley on Feb ruary IT, with the members of Steel City lodge acting as hosts. The largest at tendance In the history ofzthe order in this district is looked for as the Ems ley lodge has done more in the way of progressiveness in the degree work than any lodge in the state. It possesses a strong dramatic team and includes the Roman guards. whose drill is one of the features of the ceremonies. All the lodges in the district will send delegates and big time is expected The follow ing letter has been sent out by the com mittee:
 "Ensley, January 20 1915. "To All Lodges of the Third Pythian
 District:
 ''Steel City lodge No. 190 will be host to the Third District convention on Feb ruary Y,
 'On Tuesday evening, February i6 the first rank team will confer the rank of page, present the lesson of friendship and give the drill of the Roman Guards. The candidates are to be furnished by the lodges of the district Every lodge is urged to bring all the candidates it can, but to be sure to bring at least one. This work will be done in the Ensley opera house, and it is planned to make the occasion one of the features of the 
 ''The business session will begin on Wednesday morning, February r. The plan is to make every feature of every subject instructive and helpful and not to allow dull moment Nring the en- tire convention. There will be banquet
 ''All lodges are urged to send their full quota of delegates and all knights are cordially invited"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
VISITING COMMITTEE
 ELECTS OFFICERS

The general visiting committee of the Independent Order of odd Fellows of the Birmingham district met with Star lodge No. 2SS in F'raternal hall on Thursday night, with an attendance of 150 members from IS different lodges. Birmingham lodge No 112 again led in attendance, having present 43 members. Other lodges having members present were: Mineral City, Avondale, Bessemer, Samson. Mag nolia Fidela, R. F. Jones. Osceola. North Birmingham, East Lake and West End, and there were visitors present from the jurisdictions of Georgia, Virginia and Ken lucky
 The initiatory degree was conferred in an excellent manner on a class of can didates after which refreshments were served by Star lodge. and an enjoyable social session was held.
 This was the last meeting of the first schedule of visits originally planned by the committee. and new officers were elected as follows: Chairman, J. w. La cey of Birmingham lodge No. 112; vice chairman, Dr. F. W. Murphree of Avon- dale lodge No. 1oS: secretary. N. T. Over all of Mineral City lodge No. "A The retiring chairman, Palmer P Daugette, was complimented upon his jealous work for the committee and the order, it be- ing shown that he had been present and had presided over each of the 20 meet ings held by the visiting committee dur ing his term of office as chairman. It was unanimously and enthusiastically voted to continue the visiting commit tee and 1t is planned to offer prizes to lodges furnishing the best degree team for the different degrees, and these prizes have been generously donated by prom inent member of the order. It is also planned to have a picnic at the end of the next schedule, in July.
 The next meeting of the visiting com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Aviators Busy

London, January 23.-Q1:50 D, m) While German airmen on Friday morning were dropping bombs on Dunlxirk, one or which damaged the American consul late, two British aviators paid a visit to Ieebrugge. damaged a submarine and Killed or wounded the crews of the guns mounted on the mole to prevent sea at- tacks on that new German base.
 British official report issued tonight says that apart from breaking the win dows and smashing the furniture of the American consulated, mo particular damage was done" at Dunkirk. It makes a reference to the Paris report that six persons were killed and number wound ed. It is not known there whether the British report covers completely the attack of the German airner, who, ac- cording to unofficial dispatches dropped as many as 80 bombs on the French port
 One of the British aviators was Squadron Commander R. B. Davies, who recently made night flight over Bruges dropping bombs on the railway station Prior to reaching Zeebrugge he was sur rounded by seven German airmen and al- though slightly wounded, succeeded in making his flight along the coast and returning safely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24

through his jaw and evidently come out on the other side. while another had en- tered his right shoulder He must have been almost 50 years of age, and by the light of a field lantern, his pale face, set in frame of a long beard. partly colored with blood, formed sad and ghastly picture. When I came near him he fec ply waved his right hand, and tried to say "Adieu, c'est f1ni alles vorbei'' and then he put up four fingers, and whis- pered ''Vier Kinder -four children. know that many have said this and were lying. but l will not believe that that old fellow, with his moist. steel-blue eyes, at deaths door, was faking
 The officer of the patrol was stubborn and stoical in his whole demeanor. He refused | oanswer any questions, proba- bly we'll knowing his fate. Having been caught in another uniform than in his own, he is considered a spy, and the pen alty for such offense is death. What will happen to the men is still in doubt, but most likely they will escape the extreme punishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TO
 HAVE CLASS INITIATION

Birmingham council, Knights of Co., lumbus. has perfected the arrsnge- ments for a big class initiation to be held at the hall on Third avenue on Sunday, January 31. Judge oscar w. HuEdley. grand knight, announced that the prospects are that it will surpass any like event in the history Of the local lodge. The order of the exercises are: Members to meet at hall and at 10:30 march to St. Paul's church to at- tend mass. After the services lunch will be served in the hall following which the degree work will commence. Prom inent knights from various par;s of the south will attend the exercises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
DISTRICT CONVENTION OF
 ODD FELLOWS FEBRUARY a

The Odd Fellows of Jefferson county are looking forward to the meeting of the district convention at West End on Tuesday. February 9, with a great deal Of interest. The grand master and grand secretary have notified the officers of the convention that they will be present, and George Huddleston, deputy grand master, will also be present
 1t is expected that this convention will be the most instructive ever held by the Odd Fellows of this county as it is planned to conduct the work along some- what different lines to those heretofore practiced.
 The convention will be called to order by the president. w. L. Yielding, and the session will continue the entire day with a night session.
 Members of West End are making preparations for the entertainment of at least 500 Odd Fellows
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
SOLDIERS LETTERS ARE VERY CHEERFUL British Officer Tells of His
 Varied Duties IS AN INTERPRETER Lots of Time Wasted While Waiting for Orders and Ready to Go
 to Any Point at
 Moments Notice
IS AN INTERPRETER

London, January al.)-Cheer- fitness is marked characteristic of let ters from British soldiers at the front in Flanders from an officer who is act ing as an interpreter:
 Having struck an inkpot and secured a long candle and an hour free, I ad- dress myself to the task of giving you all the news I may of what I am doing and how I am faring. My duties are varied
 Ffrst-Assist mess president to rustic grub for officers mess; butter and eggs are hard to get just here.
 "Second-Discuss all claims for damage to our goods supplied by inhabitants. It. the very devil with the old ladies' They are so valuable. persistent and plausible.
 ''Third-Ride behind the colonel on the march and pick sup the right and best roads, examining any peasant necessary en route.
 "Fourth-Find places for bivouacs. or assist billeting officer when billeting in town or village Sounds little, but means a lot when billeting 500 men and horses)
 "Fifth-Hang around the person of the colonel as general mouthpiece; assist va rious others by word of mouth or act of hand
 ''Sixth-Galloper to O. c.
 "Seventh-Find everything that's wanted and we have not got (and get it)-water. grub, wood etc., straw, hay.
 Eighth-Lead patrols, find roads, etc.
 ''As we cannot just here do much cav- airy work proper. our men are doing in- fo ontr ha loe ct have charge of the ration wagon and take up the days rations from the advanced base-about 10 miles--winding roads. al- ways fianked with ditches, fiat country no landmarks and villages and farms all more or less knocked about. some destroyed, and land the rations in a vil- lage deserted by inhabitants and occupied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
By CHARLES H. MANDY

mittee will be held with Magnolia lodge, No 12l, in Fraternal hall, on Monday. January 9, at which time it is expected that the first degree will be conferred md large attendance is expected.
 After this meeting other meetings of the committee are as follows: February 5. East Lake lodge No 2S1: February 10, Pratt City. No. 24S: February 1s. Avon dale No. lOS; February 24, Ensley No. 1e5; March 3. Birmingham. No. 1fe: March 10, H1dela, No. 125 March 1S West End. No. 4so; March 9. Besscmer. No. 1o9; April l, Triple Link, No. l50. April |, Osceoia, No. s96: April 1s. Huffman, No. so; April 1?, Brighton, No. 155: April 20, Jefferson Valley, No. s5; May 6. Star, NO. 2ss; May IA, Samson, No. 115; May 70 1rondale, No 242; May 9. Fa. F. Jones, No. 166; June 4. .Tonesboro. No. 395; June B, Mineral City. No. "A; June 15, Eureka. No. '; June 21, Sandusky, No. 4e1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Rheumatism Was Sharks Tooth

From the New York Tribune.
 Suffering for. almost 20 years from what be thought was rheumatism, John Mac Neill. boatman of Hoboken, had his leg opened yesterday and piece of sharks tooth removed. Although he is @ years old, he hopes soon to go back to work on the water front
 MacNeill was swimming off port in the West Indies when the shark attacked him. He thought nothing of it at the time, nor did he ever since think to as- cribe his suffering to that encounter. Both legs pained him and a growth came on the right near the knee. Yesterday surgeons at St. Mary's hospital opened it.
 T thought there was something funny about that leg" said MacNeill when they showed him their find. Every time l took chew of tobacco 1t hurt me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
SHRINERS PREPARING
 FOR BIG CEREMONIAL

Preliminary preparations are being made for the big ceremonial session to be held by Zamora temple. Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, on February 20 when Im- perial Potentate Frederick R. Smith Of Rochester will pay an official visit to the local shrine. Dr. J. U. Ray, pot entate. has appointed number of com mittees for the affair and it is ex- pected to be one of note. The cere- monial will be held at one of the thea tres and the banquet at local hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
PYTHIAN LECTURE
 AT CABLE HALI

Under the auspices of the several lodges of Knights of Pythias of the Birmingham district. Frederick $. At wood, thrice grand chancellor of Min nesota. will deliver a lecture on Fra ternalism and Pythian Knighthood' on tomorrow night at Cable hall. Mr. At wood is one of the best speakers of the order and the only criticism on his lecture thus far is that 1t Is too short. The lecture Is open to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
WOODMEN OF WORLD
 AFTER NEW MEMBERS

class of 50 candidates is the pro- posal of the several local camps Wood men of the World and a meeting or the committees of the camps of the district Is called for this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Maccabee temple to make the plans for the big initiation. The camps of the district have all joined in this movement and at the meeting this afternoon the preliminary details will be outlined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
KAISER PROTESTS AGAINST ORDERS
 OF MOBILIZATION
 SAY DISPATCHES
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opposition before long. The attacks in front af Warsaw have grown less fre- duent, and apparently are not being pushed with the same determination as previously. In the Carpathians the armies are snowbound.
 There are reports of a peace movement in Hungary
 Dispatches from Rome say 200 beace meetings which were arranged for Sun day have been prohibited while another report from the same source declares the resignation of the Austrian premier, Count Karl Stuergkh, is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
J. w. Hill

Huntsville, January 23.-(Special.)-J. w. Hill, a contractor and builder, died Friday afternoon at his home on Frank lin street, after an illness of several months. He had built great many build- ings in and around Huntsville, among them being the Central Presbyterian church and its parsonage. MT. Hill is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. w. w. Rohlman of Nash vile, Miss Elmer Hill of Washington, Mrs. J. F. Motherwell of Birmingham, Charles w. Hill of Birmingham, Wallace Hill of Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Waiting for Soap

From tHe LOnOon CHTOulCIe
 Soap Clubs Held Here" is the notics in shop window in Soho. On inquiry I found that the clubs were similar to tho hat and feather clubs which abound in Whitechapel and Bethnalgrcen. The n.opey is pooled together every week for scaps and there is draw who shall hava it first. You may be lucky and get your soap the first week you join the club. or you may have to wait three months. But a glance at Soho waiting for soap suggests that it is not such a terrible hardship as it appears at first sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Mrs. Emma Iansine,

Mrs. William NJ. Moore left last night for Louisville to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Emma lansing, who died there yesterday. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the late residence Mrs. Lansing was well known in Louis- vile in educational circles and has many friends here that are grieved over her death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Clarence Cecil McEyer

Funeral services over the remains of Clarence Cecil McEver, the 15-months- old son of Mir. and Mrs. J. F. McEyer, who died Friday, were conducted yes terday morning from the residence, 3620 Avenue K. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24

survived by his widow and two chill dren, Mrs. B. F. Eborn of Birmingham and Walton Peteet of Waco, Tex. Tho following will act as pallbearers: T. C, Young, Bob Adams, Ben T. Beard. Ira Hood, J. A. Vann and Dr. J. H. Phillips. They are requested to meet at Shaw's chapel at o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
ALABAMA CONSISTORY
 REFLECTS ALL OFFICERS

At the annual meeting of the Ala bama consistory, Scottish Rite Masons held at the Masonic temple, all the of- hcers of last year were reelected as follows:
 pr. w. W. Ransom. master of ka- dosh; r. B. Keiser, preceptor; R. F. Teague. prior; T. P. Lamkin, chan cellor; pr. w. P. McAdory, primate; ; Arthur Barton, minister of state c. J. Geohegan, secretary; Simon Klotz treasurer; Colman Blach, trustee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Girl Carries Mail

IT,.
 Pittsburg- When her father, w F. Kirkland, rural mail carrier between Natrona and Birdville, became ill, Miss Etta kirkland took up his duties, and de- spite several inches of snow and zero weather Is now delivering the daily mail on the route. which Is considered the toughest fin the state
 Mir Kirkland has carried the mail be- tween the two towns for years. On the route live large numbers of foreigners of all nationalties and regulations.
 The courageous young woman stated that she had no trouble and that she likes the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Charles B. Richardson

Athens, January 2a-(Special)- )-Charles B. Richardson. one of the best known and most popular travelling men that ever represented Nashville in this territory, died this morning at the home of his sis ter, Mrs. T. M. Hobbs. in this place. after prolonged illness. He was born and reared in Athens, but for 30 years he has been connected with shoe houses in Nash vile. for many years with Richardson Brothers, and later being in business for himself. He was about 50 years of age, and unmarried He is survived by d brother and a sister, both of whom reside here. His remains will be buried in the family plot in the Athens cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
LADIES OF MACCABEES
 TO RE INSTALLED

Joint installation of officers of liar
 mony, Vulcan and Lady Croy Hives, Ladies of the Macca bees. will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Maccabee 1 temple. Mrs. Pearl M. Croy, district dep- uty, will be the installing officer Fol-
 lowing the installation an entertain
 ment has been provided. All members
 of the various hives are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
A. A. Munsell. Jr.

A. A. Munsell, Jr., the one-month- old son of Mir and Mrs. A. A. Munsell, died Friday night at the family residence, SIP South Twelfth street FuneraTserv- ices were conducted yesterday afternocn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Deaths and Funerals
Martha Lnuise Parks

The remains of Martha Louis Parks. the 1s-months-old daughter of Mir and Mrs. William $. Parks, 110e South Fir teenth street. who died last night. will be sent to Atlanta for interment to- morrow by Shaw & Sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
URIC ACID NEVER CAUSED RHEUMATISM

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
William M. Peteet

William M Peteet, aged 76 years
 died yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o'clook at his late residence, GOA North Twenty third street. Funeral services will be conducted this afternon at 2:3O o'clock rom the residence with interment in Elmwood cema1ery The deceased is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-24
Benjamin w. Cosper

Funeral services over the remains of Benjamin w. Cosper. aged A years, who died in local infirmary Friday morn ing, were conducted yesterday after noon. Interment followed in Mount Tabor cemetery near Sterrett.