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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
MEASURES TAKEN BY
 BELGIANS TO MEET
 GERMAN WAR LEVY
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question in the state described at the beginning of the report.
 M. Castelein maintains that the pro- cated thing out of what should have been the simplest transaction of paying for goods which had been seized. He asserts that the time Is ripe to demand of the Germans a fulfillment of their side of the contract and he argues their liability. declaring that article 52 of The Hague convention of October IS, 1907, obligates Germany to repay acquisitions even with out formal undertaking such as the Belgians signed with them.
 Lastly" he adds i've have not only a claim under The Hague convention and international law, but also especially un- der the simple law-that superior law re- garding the word of honor given, which is hedged in everywhere with such character of inviolability that for precise and clearly determined objects, such as is the case here, one honors oneself by even between enemies, even on the battle field.'
 After stating that the report has the full approval of the Chamber of Com merce, M. Castelein adds that no line of procedure is recommended, but |. he is convinced that the members of the depu- tation will take a resolute attitude for enforcement of the Belgian claims with the consciousness of defending something of the national heritage at the same time that you will service the cause of justice and right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Deaths and Funerals
w. H. Johnston

Funeral services over the remains of William Hubert Johnston. aged A. years, who died at the family residence. 1l1S South Twelfth avenue, Wednesday after noon at 3 o'clock. will be held from the residence this afternoon at 3 clock. h. torment will follow In Elmwood ceme- tery. The following will act as pail bearers: c. T. Fairbairn. c. A. Bryan, Lee Clary, r. G. Morris, D. r. McDon- ough, L. C. Cardinal, E. T. Wilcox and Gentry Hillman Honorary: Dr. Charles M. Nice, L. Sevler. J. N. Templeton. $. K Hawkins, Ice Rust. F. M. Barnes. J. l.. Hagy. Norton England. Charles Perry c. r. Jackson. R- l.. Simpson, E r. Sto- wall, E. T. Steel, F. w. Edwards, R. L.. Cross, J. H. Stantield, I. A. Morrison, l.. K. Plosser A. w. Carey and J. w. Bryan.
 Mir. Johnston had been connected with the Republic Iron and Steel company for the past 16 years. He was born in Ma rion and moved to this city at an early age. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Elizabeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
PERRY FUNERAL AT
 JASPER YESTERDAY

Jasper, November 4.--(Special 1.-The funeral of William Bankhead Perry, the son of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Lund, was conducted from the home of his grand father, Senator Bankhead. this afternoon at o'clock. The Rev. J. T. Morris came from the North Alabama conference to officiate at the funeral. MT. Perry has made vast number of friends over the state, as was shown by the great num- Der of beautiful floral designs that were sent They came from all over Alabama. Jasper has never had young man who was more highly regarded and who had any more friends. While a student at the university. young Perry had endeared himself to the student body.
 The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the university sent the following members to act as pallbearers: Messrs. Ben Moore, Fred Anderson, Plunkett. Goodall. Cole man Shepherd Lynn Long, John Lacy and Tom Garner. William was a mern- Der of this fraternity. He was also one of the leading members of the Glee club at the university and Prof. Thomas Car ner. director of the club. came up to pay tribute to his pupil. The honorary pali- bearers were: Judge J. J. Ray, J. J. Curtis. R. A. Argo, D, A. McGregor. Sher- if Lacy, pr. !. A. Goodwin, w. c. Davis and w. D. Manasco,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
SOLICITOR ALMON
 HAS NO COMMENT
 ON REGENERATION
Passes Through Birming- ham Accompanied by Friends, Who Are
 Jubilant

D. C. Almon solicitor of the Eighth judiciall circuit, who was exonerated yesterday by tho supreme court in im- Morgan county grand jury. passed through Birmingham last night en route home from the scene of the trial
 Mir. Almon failed to comment on the proceedings in which he had been the principal figure. Many friends and relatives who attended him, however, displayed their satisfaction. They de- clared, also, that from the incipieney of the charges they had had no appre-. hension that an adverse verdict would be rendered.
 Among the prominent men who ac- companied the solicitor were Congress- man E. B. Almon of Sheffield, Judge Charles Almon of Florence, Judge John Eyster, Capt. Samuel Blackwell and W. w. Callahan of Decatur and George A. Parker of Cullman
 Len F. Greer. former Inspector of the state convict bureau now a farmer and associate member of the Calhoun board of tax equalization. had business in Birmingham yesterday.
 He brought to the city a corn stalk of prodigious height, bearing several magnificent ears, and covered entirely with the vine and fruit of the velvet bean, Regarding the bean, Mir Greer declared that it was the finest food for cattle that is produced in the state.
 T am out of politics." said MT. Greer, and am glad of it. The simple life is the best life. I will never get in the game again. I have raised a good crop and feel entirely satisfied.
 ''I have not sold my cotton. I am un- willing to accept Ii or 1a cents per pound for the staple when I feel sure that in the spring we will be offered ' or IS cents. I am looking for prosper ous times in another year.
 Tom L. Long of Jasper, one of the best known mon of the state, was in the city yesterday MT Long Is an other who has retired from the political arena.
 q love the sport said MT. Long, but have abandoned the pursuit. I have been really hard at work for sometime, and the city has seen me seldom
 Walker county is prosperous The crops have been gathered (practically) and there is always happiness in the harvest season."
 Ernest Lacy and A. s. Preston were other Jasper citizens in Birmingham yesterday. Victor k. White, treasurer of Marion county. and John M Roberts of Cedar Bluff, were also seen in the hotels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
William RyrI Thomnsnn

Funeral services over the remains ot William Byrl Thompson, aged IS yearss who died yesterday afternoon at local infirmary, will be held this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at his late residence. 9oS Princeton avenue, West End. The dos ceased is survived by his mother, Mrs, M E. Thompson, and brother, Vance Thompson. Interment will be in Elm- wood cemetery and the following will act as pallbearers; M. B. Chambers F. NJ. Carren. Dr. $. l.. Williams, w. w. Shell- nut, Walter Puckett and r. R. Parkers Honorary pallb earers W. J. McGraiL l.. c. World [. M. Edwards, Curtis Satter- field, J. w. Richter and J. A. Turnip- seed.
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w. o. STRAUSS AND M. V. JOSEPH TALK INTERESTINGLY OF LIFE OF NOTED JEWISH PHILAN- THROPIST - ONCE LIVED IN MOBILE

Nat Strauss, who died in New Orleans Tuesday. and who for many years had been widely known throughout the south as a result of his activity in Jewish phil anthropic work, was not only formerly 8 resident of Alabama, but was attached to Birmingham by family connections.
 W. o. Strauss. agent for the Prudential Life Insurance company, stated yester- day that his father and MT. Strauss were brothers. Regarding the life of the re- gently deceased, MT. Strauss M. V. Jo- seph and others spoke interestingly yes terday.
 My father and his two brothers" said MT. Strauss, were born in Weisenberg, Alsace My father came to this country in 1S4S and settled in Mississippi, where he died. Nat Strauss came to Mississippi
 in 1852. The other brother remained 1T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Mrs. Rosa Cobb Wigrins

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Rosa Cobb Wiggins, aged 40 years, who died Wednesday afternoon, will he conducted this morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence. so3 Tuscaloosa aver nue, West End. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
 Mrs Wiggins had been an invalid for several years but her death came suddenly and as a deep shock to her friends She is survived by her husband, Stephen Wig gins, a former chief of detectives of tho city of Birmingham. and at present em- ployed as deputy under Sheriff Thomas J. Batson. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
NEWS OF ENSLE|:Y

Prof. Roy L. Dimmitt, principal of the Ensley High school, stated last night that all arrangements had been completed and that the fall term of the public night school would open next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock at the Ensley High school building. The night school will be under the direc- ton of the board of education, the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway company and the Semet-Solvay com pany of this city and no tuition fee will be collected, as the funds have been made up by the two industrial corporations. The school will be open for all persons s16 years of age and older who are not able to attend day school. Sessions will be held Mon day, Wednesday and Friday nights be- ginning at 7.30 o'clock and closing at ,s:30 o'clock. The school will be under the directions of Professor Dimmitt; and courses in modern electricity, steam engineering, practical chemistry, mechanical drawing, mathema tics, ap- piled mechanics and English will be taught.
 Willie Patton. a little 5-year-old ne- gro boy. was accidentally shot and in stantly killed Wednesday night by Willie Halwin. little negro years old, while the two were playing with a .Ss-calibre pistol. The shooting oc- cured in Averytstown Wednesday night about 6 o'clock but was not re- ported to the police department until yesterday morning. According to the authorities, the two little negroes were playing in a house by themselves when Halwin went to the dresser and got the gun and pointed it at the other negrot Not being able to pull the trig- ger he began pulling the hammer back and after getting it about three-quar- was discharged. The ball struck young Patton in the left side and passed through his liver and both killing him almost instantly. Halwin as the killing was accidental.
 The Ensley delegates who left Mon- day morning to attend the nineteenth annual convention of the Order of the Eastern Star, which was held in Mont gomery, returned to this city yester- day morning after a very delightful trip. The delegates were as follows: Mrs. Joe Smith, grand Ruth; Mrs. D. H. Dunlap. grand chaplin; Mrs. D. A. Echols, past grand matron. Cunning ham chapter No. a. Mrs. w. N. Woods, worthy matroA; J. s. FalSner, worthy patron; Mrs. H. M. Broadnax, associate matron. Esther chapter No. 172, Mrs. John Angwin, worthy matron; w. D. Craig, worthy patron: Mrs. John T. Kent, associate matron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05

I not to speak in terms of the deepest solemnity of tho urgency and necessity of preparing ourselves to guard ana pro- tect the rights and privileges of our pee- pie. our sacred heritage of the fathers who struggled to make us an independent nation,
 America First
 ''rbe only thing within our own bor- ders that has given us grave concern in recent months has been that voices have been raised in America protesting to be the voices of Americans which were not indeed and in truth American, but which spoke alien sympathies, which came from men who loved other countries better than they loved America, men who wcrc paiti- sans of other causes than that of Auler- ica, and had forgotten that their chief and only allegiance was to the great gov- ernmept under which they live, These voices have not been many, but they have been very loud and very clamorousr They have proceeded from few who wore bit ter and who were grievously nisled America has not opened it's doors in vain to men and women out of other nations. The vast majority of those who have come to take advantage of her hospitality have united their spirits with hers as we'll as their fortunes. These men wfo speak alien sympathies are not their srokesmen but are the spokesmen of small groups whom it is high time that the nation should call to a reckopins The chief thing necessary in America in order that she should let all the world know that she is prepared to maintain her own great position Is that the real voice of the nation should sound forth unmistak- sbls and in majestic vofunae in the deep unison of q common. unhesitating national feeling. I do not doubt that upon the first occasion. upon the first opportunity, upon the first definite challenge, that voice will speak forth Tn tones which no man can doubt and with commands which no man dare gainsay or resist.
 Renewed Allegiance
 May l not say. while I am speaking of this that there is another danger that we should guard against? We should rebuke not only manifestations of racial feeling here in America, where there should be none, but also every manifes- tatior of religious and sectarian antag- onism. 1t does not become America that within her borders. where every man is free to follow tho dictates of his con- science and worship God as he pleases, men should raise the cry of church against church. To do that is to strike at the very spirit and heart of America. We are God-fearing people. We agree to differ about methods of worship, but we are united i'll believing in divine prov idence and in worshiping the God of Na- tions. We are the champions of religious right here and everywhere that it may be our privilege to give it our counte- nance and support. The government Is conscious of the obligation and the na- tion Is conscious of the obligation. Let no man create divisions where there are none.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
NAT STRAUSS WELL KNOWN
 AND HIGHLY ESTEEMED HERE

the old country, and served as an engineer on the stan of Napoleon III.
 For the past 26 years Nat Strauss had been grand secretary of District Grand lodge No. ', Independent Order of B'Nai Rith. He became well-known through out the south. as result. At the begin ming of the Civil war he entered the serv- ice of the Confectionery, and served as adjutant on the staff of Gen. Braxton Bragg"
 That Mir. Strauss formerly lived in Mo bile was information furnished by M. V. Joseph.
 ''The Associated Press" said Mir. Jo- seph, 'in referring to the death of Mir. Strauss, called him Nathan His name was Nat. For many years he lived in Mobile and was frequently in Birming- ham in connection with his association with the Independent Order of BNai B Rith. He was an exceedingly popular man, and impressed one with his sterling worth and marked efficiency. Those who were with him in those troublous times. spoke in stirring manner of his unusual courage. but I never heard the old hero himself discuss the topic. Although it has been several years since MT. Strauss was in Birmingham, we kept in touch with him, and announcement of his death prise but general sorrow.''
 MT. Strauss was born in 1884, and was, therefore, a very old man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Mrs. Susie V. Martin

Mountain Creek. November 4,--(Special) Mrs. Susie V. Martin. mother of Mrs. J. J. Mayheld died at the resi- dence of the latter on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. The remains of the de- ceased were shipped this morning to Tus- caloosa for interfnent on November , at Tuscaloosa cemetery. Mrs. Martin was the mother of Mrs VanIioose of Tusca- loosa and Hrs. Lucia H. Erwin of Wash- ington city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Mrs. Catherine Watts

The remains of Mrs. Catherine Watts, aged 25 years, who died from the result of bichloride of mercury, taken by acci- dent in lieu of headache medicine, at a local inflrmary Wednesday night at S o'clock, were sent to Atlanta by Johns last night at midnight. The deceased is survived by her husband and a small daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05

ed the linen to do the work this time, and not leave it to the women. HA stated that he wanted 20 committees of three each and 20 automobiles to meet Sunday afternoon at the parish house at o'clock for the purpose of making the canvass, and in response practically every member of the congregation present volunteered.
 There are still a number of vacancies on the committees and all who wish to take part in the work are requested to communicate with Dr. Claybrook at once
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Henry w. Smith

The remains of Henry w. smith, aged 9S years, who died at local inrlrmary yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, were sent to Chefter, s, C.. by Shaw yesterday aft eruoon, The deceased was formerly a prominent mechanic at Jasper and had many friends and acquaitances who will be grieved to learn of his death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Charles II. Greenlee. Ir.

The remains of Charles H. Greenlee. IT., the infant son of MT. and Mrs Charles w. Greenlee. who died at local infirmary yesterday afternoon, were sent to Gainesville by Shaw yesterday after noon at o'clock for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Mrs Iosie Ruffin Keith

Word was received in Birmingham yes- today of the death of Mrs. Josie Ruffin Keith of Selma. and her sister. Mrs. J. c. Motley, immediately left for Selma. where the funeral will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock Mrs. Keith is survived by ono son and four sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Store Entered by Thieves

The store of Peter Semalopulos, 6a3 North Twenty-fourth street, was entered by burglars last night at 11:45 o'clock. They rifled the cash drawer, securing several dollars and stole several boxes of cigars. The call was answered by Officer Brent, who is working on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
PURE FOOD SHOW WILL BE
 CONDUCTED BY AGE-IERALD WITH MRS. REID IN CHARGE

At the show will be exhibits by man. ufacturers of practically all of the stand ard foodstuffs. Mrs. Reid will conduct daily demonstrations and luncheon will be served by the various womens or eanizations in Birmingham
 Booths can be had where the manu- faoturer can exhibit his products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Mrs. Frances J. Coe

Mrs. Frances J. Coe. aged 55 years. died at local infrmary yesterday aft ernoon after short illness. Funeral services will be conducted this after noon from the family residence. 1909 First avenue, at o'clock. Interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05

Beginning the week of November 15 The Age-Herald will present Pure Food show in the auditorium of the AIanu- lecturers Permanent Exhibit building. The show will be under the direction of Mrs. John B Reid. who has charge of the womans department of the Alabama State Fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05

will follow in East Lake cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband. A. l. Coe; three daughters, Miss Ouida, Miss Mfnnie and Miss Mary, and one sister. Mrs. E. NJ. Nash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Serxices at Temple Emanu. .El

Rabbi Newfield announced last night that there will be song service at Temple Emanu- Fl tonight at o'clock There will be no lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05
Ernest E. HolIy

The remains of Ernest B. Holly, aged 3s years, who died at local infirmary yesterday afternoon at o'clock, win be sent to Rockford by Johns, this morn- ing at [ o'clock. for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05

I not to speak in terms of the deepest solennity of tho urgency and necessity of preparing ourselves to guard ana pro- tect the rights and privileges of our pee- pie. our sacred heritage of the fathers who struggled to make us an independent nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-05

Ernest Lacy and A. S. Preston were other Jasper citizens in Birmingham yesterday. Victor k. White, treasurer of Marion county. and John M. Roberts of Cedar Bluff. were also seen in the hotels.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-09-20
DOG MAKES EXCELLENT SPY

LONDON, Sept, Thy Mail.)-
How an apparently innocent shaggy
coated dog proved to be German
spy, was told today by wounded
Canadian soldier arriving from the
front in Northern France.
Near the fighting line there stood
coffee house inhabited by five per-
sons, including a little boy. On their
way to the trenches the soldiers often
stopped for refreshments, the occu-
pants of the coffee house thus hav-
ing excellent opportunity to collect
valuable informatioJ regarding the
troops in the neighborhood. Singular
ly the Canadians observed that their
every move was known to the Ger
mans in the opposite trenches. In
one instance regiment of Canadian
troops moved unexpectedly to re-
lieve a regiment of Scottish Cam
erons. Even the Scottish officers
were unaware of the coming of the
Canadians. No sooner, however, than
the Canadians had taken their posts
the Germans shouted across to them:
"Hell, Canadians, come out and
fight"
The coffee house was Immediately
suspected. 1t was the only place to
suspect, A raid found nothing. Later
however Canadian soldier loiter-
ing in the neighborhood of the coffee
house heard conversation in German.
He quickly informed some comrades
and a second raid was made. Like
the first, it awaited nothing. Fin
ally one of the soldiers resorted to
bluff. The little boy than gave up
the secret. The dog had been convey
ing messages to the German line.
The Canadians had often seen the
animal wandering about the trenches
and had often patted it, An investi-
CATION proved that the animal wore
false coat of shaggy hair. Under
this the messages were placed by
the spies in the coffee house and the
dog trotted calmly off to the German
trenches, where he always found rest
and food with the Germans.
The spies were arrested. Their
fate has not been told.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-09-20
SETS YOUNGSTERS RIGHT
ABOUT SOUTH AMERICA

ST. LOUIS Sept, 1s.-Youth of St.
Louis, gazing with eyes of romance
and yearning in the general direc-
ton of South America have received
warning from E. G. Berrien, of Callao
Peru, a business man, that your typi-
cal South American seldom throws
away real money and does not grav-
ell his garden walk with botter-col-
ored nuggets. The locale of the talk
of King Midas may have been South
America, but Berrien reminds, the
neighborhood down there is rather
large and the exact scene of the old
kings gold touching had not yet
been found.
Berrien's information, received in
correspondence here, was timely, for
st. Louis being in tourch with South
America by way of the Mississippi
river, romantic stories of fabulous
wealth to be acquired by youths OF
snap and fire had begun to cause vac
ant chairs at some of the city's fam
lily tables. Young men here were
said to believe that the approved way
of becoming rich in South America
was the poker-dice- land gin-ricke y-on
the-veranda method, with natives do
ing the work in the broiling sun. OF
course all Americans down there wore
pith helmets and duck suits and had
whole companies of native dancers
and banjo plunkers working contin-
uously for their entertainment. In fate
the life of the woung man down there
was very soft.
Berrien has kicked the props from
beneath many an air castle. While
men have to work in South America
according to his statements and sala-
ries for clerks are not as high as
rule as those prevailing in Ameri-
can cities.
young fellows who cannot speak
Spanish have scarcely any chance"
he said, "and scores of young men
are down and out depending on the
charity of their countrymem. The
only way to be sure of a good salary
and position is to go to South Ameri-
ca under contract to some good
American firm"
He added that work and preserver-
ance are just as important as they
are IN the United States.