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might just as well ask me what the
doctors would have to do here in New
York city II a hundred or more armored
automobiles carrying machine guns were
turned loose in a mad race down Broad
way at a crowded hour There would
be injuries of we'll nigh endless
variety, and the task of the physician
and the surgeon would range the whole
gamut from the trifling to the hopeless
This does not answer your question,
know but 1t is the nearest ! can
come To an offhand picture Of the work
ahead OF the surgeon upon the battle
fields of Europe to-day. Just think
of it, there are gigantic armies strug-
Cling desperately with all of the grim
determination of highly trained soldiers
with every kind of weapon calculated
10 spread havoc In the opposing ranks
These of necessity must produce an APP
pallng list of killed and wounded, and
the Injured viii offer problems to the
medical men that most of them have
never seen before.
Treating those injuries wiz nc vastly
different from the ordinary practice In
the casually wards of city or military
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Of him, must cater for himself, eating
in lonely state in his cabin save when
he chooses to invite officers to dine with
him. He has his own steward, his per-
sonal cook and cabin boy, the latter an
enlisted man, and a private range for
the preparation of his meals. All the
clubs, or messes, are under the direc-
ton OF the executive officer
zone might imagine the position OF a
naval commander to be a very enjoy
able one. 1t is hardly such, for many
reasons. To begin with, 1t is exceed
ingly difficult for the captain OF a ship
to maintain agreeable relations socially
with his officers and to keep UP strict
discipline at the same time.
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GETTING IN THE FIRST
BLOW INNAVAL BATTLE

midably garrisoned floating fortress
rests upon the commander, whose job,
as may well be supposed, is far from
easy.
The business Of the ship ls divided
into departments. Its personnel is
supervised by the executive officer. The
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PROBLEMSFORMEDICAL
MEN IN PRESENT WAR

UVy THAT do l think will be the
A/ crucial problem for the mill
" tary surgeon in the present
conflict" asked a dlstin-
guished member Of the Medical Corps
OF the United States army in answer
to q question upon this point. You
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This Is Most Important Aim of Com
manders During Modern Sea Fights
No Such Wholesale Killings on Land

The following
because of the light throws
cent events in the
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ny RENE BACHE.

,,TN sea fight under modern con-
ditlous the most important aim
L OF commander is to get in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
BUT FEW ACCIDENTS
TO MAR CHRISTMAS
Little Son Of D. E. Gray
Hurt When Toy Explodes
in Mouth

Birmingham children escaped the raw
ages of the firecracker and the deadly
toy pistol yesterday much more lightly
as local hospitals knew but five cases
of injuries from fireworks or toy pistols
occurred serious enough to warrant at
tention at the hospital.
The most serious of the accidents yes
terday was that to the little 4-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. d. f. Gray. 700
First avenue, West End, in whose mouth
a toy pistol exploded. The child secured
the pistol when his parents were not look
ing and thrust it into his mouth. In
some manner it was discharged and the
little boys tongue was severely lacerated
and his mouth burned lie was hurried to
the Birmingham infirmary, where doctors
found it necessary to take Is stitches in
his tongue. He was carried home last
night and is resting as easily as could
be expected. The accident is not expected
to prove serious unless complications
set in.
The most serious case at st. Vincent s
was the accident which happened to Ka-
tie Lou Green. toy pistol shooting a
blank cartridge was exploded in her right
hand and the flames tore a hole in the
palm of the left hand the size of quar-
ter The wound was dressed and she was
sent home. Four other minor injuries to
children were dressed at st. Vincent
but none Of the hurts is expected to prove
serious.
Other hospitals of Birmingham reported
very quiet day. No accident cases
We're handled and the nurses and physi-
clans enjoyed the day peacefully
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
REYNOLDS ELATED
At POSTAL OUTLOOK
Kilby Is Noncommittal as
to His Candidacy for
Governor

Admission, December 26.-(Specia1)-Po
master o. M Reynolds is highly elated
over the fact that the business done at
the Admission postoffice this year, partic-
greater than at any previous time in the
history of the city. This is especially
gratifying, he says, in view of the fact
that he has just started campaign to Sc
cure a frst-class postoffice for Admission
as a New Year preent to his constituents
The prospect for this advanced step are
very encouraging. Mr.. Reynolds states
inasmuch as the office now lacks only
$4,000 of having the business necessary to
establish a first-class office which would
materially increase the force of clerks and
amount to a small new industry.
Mr.. Reynolds has addressed letters to
the heads Of the railroads doing business
in Admission with a view of getting them
to purchase the stamps they use for local
business in Admission, and the Chamber
of Commerce is cooperating with him in
this endeavor. The business of the rail-
roads in Admission last year showed an in
crease over the previous year, despite the
panic. being comparatively better than at
any other town in the country. it is as
serted, and it is believed they will show
their appreciation of this state of affairs
by cooperating with the city.
With the railroads buying their stamps
here and with several new industries 60
ing into operation early next year. it is
believed that the additional $4,000 needed
can be easily raised, and the figrst-class
office assured
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
RAIN IS FOLLOWED
|. BY BITING WEATHER
Freezing Temperatures Not
Recorded, However.
Flurries of Snow

Birmingham yesterday had touch of
real Christmas weather and under it
shivered delightfully."-.
Beginning at o'clock Friday night II
rained and the downpour continued al
NEST continuously until Z o clock yester-
day morning, when it ceased and the
mercury began to drop. 1t had been fall
ing steadily all night and cold wave warn
irgs had been sent out from Washing
ton. They were justified. for during the
norning fiurries of snow began to fall
but failed to stay on the ground, as it
was not sufficiently cold
The temperature at no time yesterday
reached freezing. The minimum tempera-
ture was IS. The morning was gloomy.
but the leaden skies cleared about
o'clock and became slightly warmer. the
thermometer going to 80 at o'clock
Today will be cold and fair, according
to Forecaster Horton. He expected freez-
inc temperature tonight. but said there
was no chance for further snow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
PLAN EXTENDED TO
INCREASE FORCES
Greater Army Needed, Says
Earl Derby, to Crush
the Enemy

London, December 25.-It is announced
officially that the armlet scheme already
in force for men enrolled under the Derby
plan has been extended to give the right
to wear a special armlet to men who
have been refused for military service on
account of medical reasons Earl Derby
has issued booklet on the administra-
ton of the group system He says in a
predatory note
cit is recognized by the general staff
that tine duration of the war will depend
on the man power the allies are able to
put into the field. If it were possible for
the allies to put in the field such an
overwhelming majority of men and guns
that no matter what the cost. the often
sive could be pursued until the enemy
armies were largely destroyed and their
country invaded. the war would not be
prolonged. Every man who can possibly
be spared for the army and navy directly
assists in shortening the war and thereby
diminishes the industrial loss"
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ADDITIONAL CORPS
WANTED BY MARINES
Major General George Barnett In Annual Report
Recommends That 1900 Officers and Men Be
Added to Department

Washington, December 25.-An ad-
ditional 1900 officers and men are
needed by the marine corps, in the
opinion of Maj. Gen. George Barnett,
commandment as expressed In his an
nual report, made public tonight. Since
the policy of the navy general board
has been to keep the corps at one-f fifth
of the total enlisted strength of the
navy, however, General Barnett rec
ommends the addition at present of
only 1900 men, so officers and rs war
rant officers Secretary Daniels has
asked Congress for this enlargement.
Every year since the Spanish war
marines have been sent to maintain
order in some foreign country, and to
provide the mobile forces for this work.
ship detachments and those on guard
duty often have been drawn ashore
BASED on the experience gained
from many expeditions" General Bar
nett says. II am strongly of opinion
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CULLMAN

Cullman, December 25.-(Special.) - ne
constitutional amendment election, which
is to be held in Cullman county on Mon
day, seems to meet no opposition in the
town, while there has been considerable
comment in the rural districts of the
county as to the opposition. Whichever
way the election goes will not affect the
people directly. Election officials of some
of the rural precincts have declared that
they would do their best to GUST the meas
ure when presented at the polls
Sheriff Rollo announced this morning
that this was the qIietest Christmas that
has ever been his pleasure to observe
as sheriff of this county, and states fur
tier that there has been but few arrests
made, compared with the usual number
about Christmas times. The officers have
made a few important raids within the
past week and are striving hard to eradi-
cate whisky from the county.
Claud Copeland, well-known business
man of Cullman, has announced his cam
didacy for clerk of the circuit court of
Cullman county. Mr.. Copeland will OPP
pose o. S. Roden, who has served the peo-
pie of the county for considerable time,
ir the democratic primary next May. Noah
A. Busch also is candidate.
Prof. John F. knight, who announced
as a candidate for probate judge of Call
man county two weeks ago, is using the
Christmas holidays to canvass the coun-
ty in behalf of his candidacy
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that mobile force of not less than
$500 men should be maintained on this
coast and one of not les sthan 1900
men on the west coast. These forces
would also be in readiness at all times
for service as part of the garrison of
advance bases, acting as supports to
the fixed defense force by protecting
the base from hostile landing parties.
This duty is of very great Importance,
as fortified harbors are very vulner-
able to this form of attack. APPROX
mately 5000 additional men are need
ed for this purpose"
The report shows that General Bar
nett recommended two brigadier gen.
erals for the corps and that Secretary
Daniels asks for only one in his rec
concentrations to Congress. The secre-
tary reduced the number of majors
asked for from nine to six.
The report shows that 40 per cent
of the total enlisted strength of the
corps have qualified as marksmen in
rifle practice. The full strength OF
the corps on September 80, last, was
344 officers and 1919 men, divided about
equally between shore and sea duty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
OPEN AIR FESTIVAL
AT SAN FRANCISCO
Christmas Celebrated in Va
riOus California Cities
With Pageants

San Francisco December 2S.-Festivites
in the open air to celebrate Christmas
were held in numerous cities OF the Pa
cific coast. Everywhere there were boun-
tifully laden trees for children and the
distribution by charitable institutions of
substantial cheer to the poor.
Here several thousand children rode
free on the street cars to the Panama
Pacific exposition, where they gathered
about an immense Christmas tree put up
in the Court of the Universe and received
presents.
At Los Angeles q feature of the cele-
bration was the production of 1.-THE Ma
tivity," a pageant performed in the open
by 400 actors.
At the Panama California exposition in
San Diego, 5000 persons attended exer-
cises, standing about a monster Christ
mas tree and singing Christmas carols to
the accompaniment of the exposition's
outdoor organ.
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KILBY NONCOMMITTAL

Lieutenant Governor Thomas r. Kilby,
who has been in the east on a business
trip, is at home for the Christmas holi-
days. and was noncommittal in regard to
the Washington interview sent out few
weeks ago intimating that he would soon
announce his candidacy for governor of
Alabama. He will not say positively that
he will or will not be in the race for the
place of chief executive in the next pri-
mary.
Yes, | admit that I am giving the mat
ter consideration" said Mr.. Kilby. but
much can happen between now and the
opening of the next gubernatorial cam
paign, and just at present I am trying
to make up for the time l lost from my
personal business last summer while try
ing to look after the business of the state
at Montgomery I am, of course, pleased
with the generous reception accorded the
interview sent out from Washington but
it is too early for me to make a positive
announcement as to my political fu-
ture.
Mr.. I<ilby states that the business out
look cintinues encouraging. He believes
that the south will reap greater benefit
from the industrial reawakening next
year than during the past year. and says
that the indications are strong that more
munition contracts will come to this sec
ton. The people in the east see no i'm
med1ate prospect or peace he AYERS, and
he believes that the south will get a
just share of the fruits of President Will
sons preparedness programme which he
believes will be favored by Congress-
The large crops this year, together
with the increasing industrial activity,
are making great demands on the rail-
roads, he AYERS; and this will eventually
make it necessary for the carriers to
spend more money for equipment with
which to take care of the traffic
AS far as Admission is concerned, Mr..
Kilby states that he believes the crown
ing achievement of the Admission Cham
Der of Commerce next year should be the
bringing of another railroad to Annis-
ton and he thinks the time opportune
to again take up the matter of getting
the Seaboard Air Line to further its ex-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
MORATORIUM is
EXTENDED 3 MONTHS

Paris, December 25.-The moratorium
Affecting commercial paper has been ex-
tended for 80 days, and those furnishing
supplies to the government or the allies
are exempted from the terms of the de-
cree, which was published today.
Some public criticism of the extension
of the mora forum is made, inasmuch as
13N out of 14O chambers of commerce have
gone on record in favor of its cessation, as
we'll as in favor of bringing an end to
the abnormal conditions under which
commerce ano industry have been bur-
dened for II months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
''THE NET OF DECEIT"
AT THE ODEON TWO
Feature Programme Announced for
Manager Leftwich's
Theatre

Manager l.. 3. Leftwich offers the fol-
lowing programme this week at the Odeon
Two:
Sunday-"Fatty and the Broadway
Stars with Roscoe Arbuckle, and
Crooked to the End" with Fred Mace.
Monday: THE Coquette." with Marguer-
lite Courtot. a four-reel Kalem
Tuesday-'To Cherish and To Protect -
three-reel Vitagraph feature.
Wednesday-'The Sculptor's Model" a
three-reel Selig.
Thursday-"The Net of Deceipt," a
three-reel Kalem.
Frday-"The Spider a three-reel Es-
sanay.
saturday-"The Mystery of the Noun
tains,' three-reel Biograph.
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DARLINGTON is OPTIMISTIC

j. B. Darlington, president of the An
niston Chamber of Commerce has re-
turned from an extended business trip to
New York, and is very optimistic in his
prospect of business conditions in the
United States next year.
THE big business men, the men who
are really doing things in the east, pre-
dict that 1916 will witness the greatest
year of business prosperity in the history
of the country, and everybody is agreed
that the tide is now turning southwark"
said Mr.. Darlington. He will return to
New York next week
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
CHRISTMAS SERMON

''Of all the days of the Christian year
there is no day exactly like today. To-
day is of all the 365 that round the circle
of a year of time, the most remarkable
from whatever viewpoint considered. To-
day the minds of men the world over fol-
low the same groove of thought. Today
in every land under the broad canopy OF
heaven the souls of men catch a strain
of glad angelic music. Today there is
mirrored in each mans imagination sim
Pile scene of long ago, scene brought
down the ages in painting, poetry, music
and song Today all mems hearts turn
ba edward through 10 stored centuries of
time, back from this unitarian age of
ours, back through ages of romance and
chivalry' of knghthood and of deeds of
and revolutions and of many political
changes, changes that saw empires hoary
with years totter and fall and nations
rise on their crumbling ruins, back
through the last throes of dying pagan
ism in Europe, back to a starry night
when shepherds kept watch on the hill
sides, back to a cave in the Bethlehem
hills, where Mary, mother virgin, knelt in
rapture, and Joseph the Just, God be-
loved, stood in wonder when the Child
God incarnate raised from swaddling
clothes and straw-lined manger, tiny and
seemingly helpless hands; when angels
in legion thronged the hills and the val
leys of that Judean country and, unable
to restrain Joy and alteration on that
most wondrous night the world had ever
known, burst forth in strains that have
come down the ages, strains that are
ringing over earth today strains that
will ring forever and forever, Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth peace to
men of good will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
Turks Investigating

Rome, December 25.--While reports
continue to be received here of the
sufferings of the Armenians, the re-
ports made by Monsignor Dolci, apos-
tolic delegates at Constantinople. to
the Turkish government so far have
not produced the desired effect.
The Ottoman officials have replied
that Investigations have been ordered
and they are waiting on reports from
those entrusted with the inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
A Wheat Deal

Melbourne, Australia, December 25.--(via
Lcndon)-A wheat deal just completed
with the British and French governments
involves nearly 43,000,O00 and the price is
about 5 shillings bushel A sale has
also been made to Italy. A cargo for
South Africa has brought the record price
of shilling 5 pence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
CHRISTMAS MASSES
LARGELY ATTENDED
Nearly 1000 at $50 and 7 80
Communion
CHRISTMAS SERMON
Voices of Angels Singing on That
First Morn Drown Out the
Guns in Europe, Says
Father Coyle

The Christmas masses in all the Cath
Ole churches were largely attended, and
the special collection for the orphans
totaled a goodly sum.
At ST Pauls church there were over
flow congregations at the $50 and the 7:3O
masses and it was estimated that the
number of communicates at those two
services reached the 1000 mark. At the $50
and $50 masses the church was COM
fortably filed. There was solemn high
mass at 1920 o'clock with a sermon by
the Very Rev. Dean Coyle, The dis
course follows.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
Parcels Are Captured

Berlin, December 25.-(By wireless to
Tuckerton.) The Overseas News agency
says:
post on board the steamer Goentoer of
the Rotterdam Lloyd line. The steamer
therefore arrived at Rotterdam from the
United States without any parcel post"
The steamship Goentoer, according to
the latest maritime reports, was at Bat
avia, Dutch East Indies. November 70.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-26
Quiet Along Front

London, December 25.-The British Of
fetal report issued tonight says There
was normal artillery activity along the
front today but nothing special to re-
port
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-22
SAFETY FIRST COUNCIL
FOR BETTER HOUSING
Organization Would Improve
Mems Work by Improving
Their Environment

Better housing. the elimination OF liouof
drinking among the employees Of the mem
bers Of the National safety Cobncil and
the development OF spirit OF co-opera-
ton between the workmen in the indus
tries and their employers VIII be the
aims Of the council during the coming
year.
II Is 70 raise the level OF the home life
OF the workman and make II more con-
genial during his leisure hours that the
industrial welfare section was formed.
George L. Avery is secretary OF the sec
tion.
Miss Lillian Burt a member OF the
Safety Council. said today:
III we lose an arm or a leg we may
still be able to earn a living and be q
comfort to our families. But II we in
jure our brains we are little comfort
or help to ourselves or our families. Alco-
hol Injuries the brain"
A. T. MOrey is the new president Of the
council and his sentiments against liouor
are OF official record.
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SHOPPING HINTS

Interesting novelties from the shops are
seen every day.
There are stunning cut-glass vases in
square or round shapes. and at least a
foot high, selling in one store for $3.50.
Another good suggestion for the fail
bride is a pair of mahogany candlesticks
at $780,
Lovely silk umbrellas come in the
newest boiling green shade, with a loop
ed cord handle. The price is $3.50 up.
An elaborate waste basket for the bou-
doir is made Of silk and gold lace,
with medallions of old prints. The
price is $3.50.
A neat vest and high collar to wear
with blue taffeta or serge froek is shown
In one shop. The collar is edged with
fur or navy chiffon, and sells for 81.
set of lingerie clasps for everyday
use may be bought at the notion counter
of a large store for Is cents In silver.
and 25 cents for gilt.
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self straight through the open window of
that big Office! He saw Jimmy dash over
the desks piled high with papers and
letters! He saw the excitement and con-
tusion that followed in Jimmy's wake!
on, 1t was great fun to watchi
How the men did scramble around and
pick up papers! And no sooner did they
pick them up than Jimmy dashed down
again and blew them all over the room
once more.
Billy laughed till he nearly fell off the
roof and he thought Jimmy had played
wonderful joke on those poor Office
workers. ,,,.. b.. -.
But even while he was laughing, one
of the men came hurriedly to the window
and pulled II down highland little Jimmy
South-breeze was shut inside! "Humph!"
said Billy AS he few off home. THAT
started to be joke on the office people,
but think the joke is on Jimmy now! 1
wonder how he will get out?"
Copyright-Clsra Ingram Judson.