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Evening star., 1915-12-04
AER0S BATTLE OVER SEA;
GERMAN MACHINE LOST
French Filler Engages Enemy Off
Belgian Coast and Emerges
Victorious.

PARIS. December "details of the
plane was brought down into the sea
Off the Belgian coast November %
were given by the French aviator who
performed the feat.
Although it was very cold on that
Sunday morning." said the aviator, Il
set out on an aeroplane Of the latest
model, having with me an observer,
Second Lieut.. NJ. -, justly recog-
nized as one of our best marksmen.
Regardless of the cold wind, we flew
at a high speed.
LAS we approached the Dixmude-
Ypres sector my attention was attract
ed to German aeroplane of the AL
batross type. I made for 1T with all
haste. but seeing it had been discov-
cred the enemy machine turned about
and headed toward the sea-.
Battle Above the Sea.
The two machines were soon engaged
high above the sea, each using ma
chine guns. Describing his maneuvers
during the duel, the aviator continued:
Il flew straight for a hundred yards
and then dropped thirty yards under
the Albatross, manipulating my ma
chine so that the speed conformed to
that of the enemy. My observer had
prepared to fire on our adversary when
bullets from the Albatross whizzed
past our heads l made another defen-
sive movement. little to the right
| Just then my observer let go fifty
cartridges.
The effect was immediate. I had just
time to move out of the way when the
Albatross gave a lunge. Was it hit, or
was it simply another maneuver?
had hardly asked myself this question,
however, when l noticed that the mo-
nentum of the Albatross in it's descent
seemed to be increasing.
AT this moment we were 4,200 yards
up. German anti-aircraft guns which
had previously fired at US again sought
our machine with their fire, but / had
other things to think of than enemy
shrapnel, namely, whether the enemy
machine was yet effective and would
put us out of action if we flew a little
higher.
Machine Drops in Water.
I'VE were much relieved to see the
Albatross fall yet more speedily. until
finally it dropped into the sea In the
clear weather. through the glasses of
my observer, the machine could be dis
tinguished, and oil from the motor of
the enemy machine seen spreading
over the surface of the water, making
large spot on the immense field of
blue.
For five minutes we circled above
our victims. careless of the firing of
| the Germans. which failed to reach u.s.
! We could see boats leaving Middel-
kerke, hastily making for the spot
where the machine fell. We returned
to our own lines. An hour later my
observer with another pilot, Capt.
X, went back to the scene and
succeeded in procuring good photo
graph 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
Evening star., 1915-12-04

John 7. Ensor, for many years repub-
1icau leader in Baltimore county. Md
and oldest member of the Towson bar
died at his home at Mount Washington
from the infirmities of age. He was
eighty-tWo years old.
Evening star., 1915-12-04

dents most intimate friend. Col. E: M.
House of New York, would be the best
man at the ceremony and that the
President would by no means fan TO
have him present. DR. Grayson is con-
sidered a member of the household at
the White House, as. of course, is MISS
Helen Woodrow Bones. the President $
cousin. likewise an intimate friend or
Col
Evening star., 1915-12-04

Edward H. Thomas, long prominent in
legal circles of the National Capital, and
for twelve years corporation counsel Of
the District of Columbia, died about 80
o'clock this morning at his home, 18th
street and Park road. Angina pectoris is
assigned as the cause of his death, which
was sudden, and which has been a great
shock to his many friends throughout the
city
Mr.. Thomas was graduated from the
law school Of Georgetown University in
1877. and at once began the practice OF
his profession, being early in his career
assistant. prosecuting attorney in the
Police Court here.
The news of his death was received
with universal sorrow at the District
building. During his long service for
the municipality he came to know
practically every official and employe
at the District building, and was
highly esteemed not only for valuable
work, but for his qualities of charac-
ter. His services for the local govern
ment began with his appointment as
assistant corporation counsel. or as
sistant attorney, as the position was
then known, November !, 1901. Sep
tember 10. 1905, he became the corpo-
ration counsel of the District. continu-
ing this position until October l, 1913
when he resigned to take up the pri-
vate practice of law.
Evening star., 1915-12-04
Program Not Decided Upon.

When you arrive in Europe what
will be your first step to carry out your
plans to cooperate with neutral ma
tions toward stopping the European
war;" Mr.. Ford was asked
That is point that we will consider
on the way across the ocean," Mr. Ford
replied. I'VE have not decided upon
any definite steps yet. All we know is
that the fighting nations are sick of
war, that they want TO stop and that
they are waiting only for some disin-
terested party 10 step in and offer
mediation. Some people in this world
have seen fit to be skeptical about the
success OF our plans. but when we re-
turn / think they will change their
views. Any action taken toward peace
is worthy of support, If the action is
based upon good judgment and convic-
Evening star., 1915-12-04
affairs handled independently of him
self.
Prepared to Meet Anything.

II am prepared to meet anything
said Mr.. Ford. "If we fail this time we
will try some other plan for ending the
war. I'm not going to stop until the
war is stopped. I'm going to keep on
trying until peace has come again
What I shall do next If this mission
fails, I do not know as yet: I haven !!
any idea. But l shall do something. l
am determined on that.
I have always been opposed to war
and opposed to preparation for wal.
really don't know just where the pIan
for the peace mission came from. The
project of cbartering a ship and hoid :
ing conference on the other sioe
seemed to me best fitted to meet the
situation. 1t simply appealed to me as
the most suitable action now, SO
started carrying it out. If we fatl IN
this we shall start over again from the
very beginning; that is all.
The mission in reality is to arouse
public sentiment against the horrors OF
war In favor of peace. 1t sets people
to thinking and wondering about the
war"
Evening star., 1915-12-04
FORD PEACE PARTY
ABOARD OSCAR /
Total of 14O Persons Are En-
rolled as Members of the
Expedition.
WILLIAM J. BRYAN TO MEET
DELEGATES AT THE HAGUE
Vessel Sails This Afternoon and Is
Due at Christiania, Norway,
December IA.

NEW YORK, December A.
Members of the peace expedition
organized and financed by Henry
Ford for the purpose of creating
a conference of representatives OF
neutral nations in the hope of
ending the war began to as
semble today at Hoboken on
board the Scandinavian-American
line steamship Oscar II, which
was due to sail at 2 pm. She
should arrive at Christiania, Nor
way, her first stop, about Decem-
Der IA. Then the party is to pro-
ceed to Stockholm. Copenhagen
and The Hague. It is proposed
to hold the peace conference at
The Hague.
One hundred and forty names
are on the list of Mr.. Ford S
guests. Of these eighty-three are
peace ENJOYS, ffty-four news
paper and magazine correspond
ents and three moving-picture
men. For their use Mr.. Ford
chartered the entire first and sec
ond cabins of the steamer.
Issues Invitations From Hotels.
For several days Mr.. Ford has main
tanned headquarters in a New York
hotel, summooning by invitation gov
ernors of states, leaders and workers in
peace movement and students of uni
versities to join the expedition. OF the
governors invited, so far as announced
L. B. Hanna of North Dakota was the
only one to accept. William j. Bryan,
who received an invitation, declined to
accompany the party, but said he hoped
to join them at The Hague few weeks
later. He explained that he believed he
could accomplish more in the interest
of peace at present by remaining in
America.
In the list of ENJOYS given out by
Mr.. Ford's assistants are. among
others, Rev. Charles F. Aked of San
Francisco, Lieut.. Gov. A J. Bethea
of South Carolina, Mrs. Inez Milhol-
and-Boissevain. New York; H. C.
Evans. Des Moines. Iowa; Frederick
H. Holt, Detroit: T. A. Hosteller,
Washington: Rev. Jenkins l.. Jones,
Chicago; Rev. Samuel S. Marquis, dean
of st. PauIs Cathedral Detroit; Louis
Maverick. Winnetka, ILL.,: George E.
Milton. Chattanooga: E. H. Molthan,
Williamstown, Mass; Henry c. Morris,
Chicago; Senator Helen r. Robinson,
Denver: T. Monroe Smock, New
Plymouth, Idaho; Charles d. Thompson,
Chicago; Hendrix w. Van Loon,
Ithaca. n. Y; Arthur L. Weatherby,
Lincoln, Neb.; Rev. W. NJ Wright, Lit
tie Rock. Ark, and Larz 2. Nelson,
New York
Evening star., 1915-12-04
Unselfish Effort, He Says.

''Mr. Ford Is making an earnest and
unselfish effort in behalf of peace, and
he ought to have the good wishes and
sympathetic support of all who desire
peace, even though some may not fully
share his faith in the immediate sue
cess of this trip. OF course. those who
want the war to continue ridicule the
effort. especially those who speak for
the big munition factories which are
exporting war material at a large
profit. This was to be expected
"Ridicule is the favorite weapon of
those who desire to oppose any move
ment when they find themselves unable
to support their opposition with argu-
ment. If any of the people on the Ark
flood they would probably have ridi-
culed Noah for sending out the dove.
Success to Mr. Ford and companions,
May they return with an olive leaf"
Evening star., 1915-12-04
Statement by Mr.. Bryan.

Former Secretary Bryan said he was
confident he would join Mr.. Ford's
party at The Hague. probably within a
few weeks. A statement dictated by
Mr. Bryan after his talk with Mr..
Ford follows:
4 came to New York to explain to
Mr.. Ford more fully than could by wire
my reasons for believing that just now
can render larger service here op-
posing the attempt to increase the ap-
propriations for the army and navy
than l could by going with him on the
peace ship.
II have seen Mr. Ford and laid my
reasons before him, and he recognized
the weight of those reasons. l desire
to add that I am in hearty sympathy
with the effort which he is making and
hope to join the party at The Hague
AS the date of their arrival at The
Hague is not yet known, l cannot fix
the date for my departure
Evening star., 1915-12-04
Twenty-Three Women in Party.

Twenty three members Of the party
are women. Students from Yale, Vas
sar, Barnard. Dartmouth. OberIin,
Williams, Drake, Vanderbilt and Co.
lumbia and the universities of Kansas,
Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,
Illinois, Nebraska. Michigan and Texas
accompany the expedition.
The peace delegates received large
red celluloid buttons bearing a white
star. with rays and the words "Out of
the trenches by Christmas"
Mr.. Ford and his staff were busy at
their headquarters until the last minute,
but when they left for Hoboken to board
the Oscar II 1t was stated that all ar
rangements were complete. and that there
would be no delay in the sailing of the
peace ship. The last batch of passports
arrived from Washington today, and it
was announced that none of the additional
applications had been refused.
eFord's Farewell Statement.
Before sailing Mr. Ford issued what
he called a farewell statement.
Il am sailing with the firm belief" he
said. that great good will come of this
mission. 1t will keep alive the thoueht
that peace is possible as well as desirable
and SO long as that exists hope OF peace
exists
Il know little of the details of the
working plans of the peace conference
but do know that every effort will be
made for an honorable and early peace
II this conference succeeds only In
bringing about a beginning of neeo-
tiations for peace, It will have accom-
plished a good work
MY heart is in this work for peace
and il is for this reason that / have
stood behind the ship and helped the
people reach a common meeting place
to discuss the possibilities of peace
| with the representatives of other neu.
trail countries.
We are leaving on time, and leaving
with the feeling that those parts Of the
\ world now at peace and at war have
| heard of the plan and are in sympath,
| with the move, and that the best wishe.
of the great majority go with US"
Evening star., 1915-12-04
Won Many Brilliant Cases.

During his administration as corpora
tion counsel he drafted the District s
present public utilities law, regarded
as the crowning effort of his achieve
ments in behalf of the government and
city that he served. He won a num-
ber of brilliant cases for the District,
among them the upholding by the Court
of Appeals of the writ prohibiting the
Washington Gas Light Company from
increasing its capital stock.
His handling of the trading stamp
cases was regarded as typical of his
ability as lawyer. Upon his retire.
ment from the corporation counsers Of
fee his legal services were much in de-
mand, and he was retained as counsel
by Walter Hutchins in the famous
Hutchins will case. He was among
those who yesterday attended the me-
mortal services at the city hall for the
late Justice A. B. Hagner.
Edward Fl. Thomas was born in
Washington, November %, 1856. His
wife. who survives him, was Miss
Frances A Wheelock of New York. and
he leaves four children-Edward w.
Thomas, Edith W. Thomas and Estella
W. Thomas, all of this city. and Frank
w. Thomas of Denver. Col. No ar
raneements for the funeral have been
announced.
Evening star., 1915-12-04
Court Honors Memory.

Announcement of the death of Mr.
Thomas was made by his associate
Peyton Gordon. to Justice Anderson in
the District Supreme Court today. JUS
tice Anderson is the senior justice of
the court in the absence of Chief Jus
tice Covington. The court directed
that the record show an adjournment
out of respect to the memory of Mr..
Thomas.
Evening star., 1915-12-04
Highly Respected by Bar.

He was highly respected by every
member of the bar Of this city" said
one of his professional and personal
friends this morning, on learning of
the death. "and number Of his friends
at different times expressed their
strong desire that his name should be
placed as a candidate for the office of
Judge. both of the District Court of
Appeals and of the Supreme Court of
the District
Mr. Thomas was noted for the strict
ness with which he applied himself to
his profession, outside of which he had
few interests except in his family and
home life. He has no hobby save that
of work. was a phrase used on one oc-
aston by the Washington Law Re-
porter In describing his attainments.
He served a term as president of the
local bar association, and was at one
time Instructor in equity Jurisprudence
in the Georgetown Law School.
Corporation Counsel Conrad H. Syme,
who succeeded Mr.. Thomas. this after
noon paid the following tribute to his
predecessor: Il have naturally an in
innate acquaintance with his work for
the District because of my present
position, as it has been my duty to con-
tinue much of the litigation he initi-
ated.
Every record in the corporation
counsels office shows the thorough
ness, high quality and efficiency of his
work. The closing years of his service
as corporation counsel contained some
of his highest achievements in that
office, with particular reference to the
prevention of the possibility of inf1a-
tion or further imitation in public utili-
ties securities. He drafted the present
public utilities law, and was largely
in securing its passage
The bar has lost one of it's most admir-
able and distinguished members, and
the District one of it's best citizens"
Court Honors Memory.
Announcement of the death of Mr.,
Evening star., 1915-12-04
CRIMINAL DIVISION Justice Sid



Ward agt. Gray: motion for new trial
overruled and Judgment on verdict for
plaintiff against defendant and Robert
A. Logan; surety for $3.50; appeal noted:
cost bond. 500: supersedeas bond, $3.50:
plaintiff's attorney, r. H. Yeatman; de-
fendant's attorneys. b. l.. Gaskins and
A. w. Gray.
United States aet. John Higdon, man.
slaughter; verdict, guilty; attorneys,
Thomas l.. Jones and r. A. Hughes.
Wescott agt. Harding: motion in ar
rest of judgment and for new trial con-
tinued to December IL; plaintiffs at
torney. l.. r. Mason: defendants attor-
ney. NJ e. O'Brien.
DISTRICT DIvISION-Justice Siddons
I In re- opening OF 18th street north
Evening star., 1915-12-04

Notice of the death of Edward H
Thomas was made to the court by At
torney Peyton Gordon. and out of re-
spect to the memory of Mr.. Thomas an
, adjournment was noted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07

$30,000 per month, we discover that the | miners are receiving liberal returns for | their labor; and observation discloses the | fact that satisfaction, peace and order prevail at this mining town to remark l able degree.
 ! A recent census shows the population l supported directly by these mines of 1900
 men, women and children; and Superin- | tendent Charlie Moore declares that the
 whole constitutes happy family. Whites
 and blacks have their homes well apart l The houses are comfortable and the premises of all are attractivey adorned | by gardens. One white and three colored churches afford places of worship for the people, schools for whites and for blacks are orened with 300 pupils and five teach- /, CTS. An attractive and commendable church or Sunday school feature is a
 white Bible class of 45 adult members | There is no more appropriate and beau- | tiful site for a mining town in the south 1 than is this of Empire. Upon a lofty
 plateau overlooking valleys, rock-ribbed l hillsides and rustic woodland, with
 streams of fresh, sparkling water beneath
 gurgling forth, beautiful to the eye, re- 1 freshing and useful for practical applica- ton to the mining proposition, it pre- sents a picture both pleasing and in | spring. This plateau Is beautifully shaded with towering, native oaks its every appearance one of cleanliness, health and comfort.
 With an eye to pleasure for the com munity, the company has dedicated to park purposes, a tract in the very cen ter of the town. It has determined to clear away the rubbish but to retain the natural contour of the plat.
 l The Empire Coal company owns 1S,0OO acres of land in one body, and new openings are now being made. Only three miles ail line to the navigable waters of the warrior river, mining is progressing
 through mountain of coal, the western side of which reaches the river banks
 and before many moons the mines will
 reach the Warrior river; then what a
 revelation it will be! What profound l expedient and profitable plan! reaching
 water transportation with an abundance
 of freight to the gulf; renumerative to all interests, to producer, transporter and consumer
 I Empire is not only a mining town,
 but a commercial, agricultural and manu-
 facturing center. The companys store
 is one of the largest in the district, a regular department store, carrying a ESQ., GOO stock of goods and handling the cus- tom, not only of the miners, but of the rich farming section of which Empire is the center, The company has established Q large ginnery, a grist mill, saw mill and is to add flouring mill to meet the next wheat crop of this section which ipromises to be of great proportions.
 By a circuitous route, some of. the
 product Of these mines now reaches the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
BIG CROWDS ATTEND OPENING OF THE
 UNITED CIGAR co.

Thousands thronged the United Cigar companys store at 213 Twentieth street. north, all yesterday, the occasion of their opening, and at times the crush became so great that it was difficult to squeeze through the crowds. Every clerk in the store was busy throughout the day, and by noon the large stocks of cigars began to show signs of wear. The cases looked ragged, as boxA after box of cigars were sold entirely out, and still the crowds came
 The soda fountain was liberally pat ronized also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
Everyone Should Drink Hot Water
 in the Morning
Wash away all the stomach, liver, and bowel polsons before
 breakfast.

To feel your best day in and day out, to feel clean inside; no sour bile to coat your tongue and sicken your breath or dull your head no constipa- ton. bilious attacks, sick headache colds. rheumatism or gassy, acid stom- .ach you must bathe on the inside like vou bathe outside This is vastly more important, because the skin pores dc not absorb impurities into the blood while the bowel pores do, says a we'll known physician.
 TO keep the poisons and toxins well flushed from the stomach. liver kidneys and bowels drink before break fast each day a glass Of hot water with q teaspoonful of limestone phos- |phate in it. This will cleanse. purify and freshen the entire alimentary tract before putting more food into the
 Get quarter pound of limestone nhosphate from your pharmacist. IL is inexpensive and almost taSteless axcept 9 sourish twinge which is not unplea sant Drink phosphated hot water every morning to rid your sys tern of these vile poisons and toxins also to prevent their formation.
 TO feel like young folks feel; like you felt before your blood. nerves and muscles became saturated with an ac- cumulation of body poisons. begin this treatment and above all keep it upl As soap and hot water act on the skin cleansing sweetening and purifying, SC limestone phosphate and hot water be- fore breakfast, act on the stomach liver. kidneys and bowels.-Ady.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
sion gathered was one of the deepest sin

sion gathered was one of the deepest sim cerity.
 What is the matter with Bfrming- him.
 Unequal Taxation the Trouble
 Taxes. taxes and more taxes" was snapped out. "The lack of equalization of taxation. I am against the increase in the tax rate and am confident that the reople will vote against it. We do not need increased taxes as that only in creases the burdens of the small tax payers. What we need is the equaliza- ton in the taxation of real property. And about this privilege tax-that is a rank injustice. If the real property of this city was taxed according to law, instead of to preference and political pull, the merchants, lawyers and doctors would not have to be b1ed annually to pay ar exorbitant license to do business. It is moi done elsewhere. It would not be done in Birmingham if we had municipal ex. perts at the head of our civic govern. ment.'
 In referring to his legislative work Representative Shapiro said:
 Tt was an unwieldy body, strongly tinged with corporate leanings and vigi-
  keep track of what was going on. But was there as representative of the people and never forgot that vital fact You've been rather busy" stated the reporter
 Not Busy But Active
 ''Not busy" Shapiro corrected, '.but &C., tive It is life to me to work and I sin cerely hope to be able to work for the city of Birmingham as it's commissioner in the near future.''
 What is your ideal?" he was asked. My mission in life is to serve," Sha- piro replied, soberly, and weighing every word. The role that I wish to play is that of utilitarian.
 Because the happiness and the pros perity of the people is dependent upor efficiency, honesty and economy of gov ernment is the reason I am so absorbed ir politics-that is, politics in the highest sense.
 'I love to dreanl-but love better tc fight for the realization of those dreams I am happiest when I am fighting for ar ideal "Birmingham's continued growth is al