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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
ANN|STON SPENDS LOYAL NEW YEAR Whole City Makes Merry in Welcoming Birth
 of 1915

Annston, January 1.-(Special. )-Sum. berers who were rudely awakened from their sleep in Anniston as the December of 1914 winged it's flight and the infantile new year was ushered upon the calender of time in many instances wondered on the first blush if the European war had been transferred to the Model City, as the discharge of dynamite, the firing of guns, cannon crackers and pistols, to the din of which was added the shrieking of scores of whistles, gave one vivid con- ception as to how the storming of Ant werp must have sounded.
 The dynamite discharges were the worst in South Anniston Houses were shaken as though an earthquake were trying to disturb the earth's equilibrium, and to add to the shock in that vicinity the firing of a negro store and adjacent dwellings occurred just as the old year was taking it's departure In some in- stances the shooting of guns was very reckless. The family of l.. J. Carroll. re- siding at IA East Sixteenth street, were frightened when a bullet from a 3s-cali bre revolver smashed through the pane in their front door and lodged in the wall on the other side of which MT and Mrs Carroll were sleeping, s
 Tn all parts of the city watching par- ues were held, and the advent of the new year was marked with mulch social gayety. The chief event of this kind we . a New Year dinner, given by the Annis- ton lodge of Elks at their hall, which was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever Leld in Annston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
GERMANY DENIES
 PEACE RUMOR

Berlin, January 1.-By Wireless IA far1s dispatch to the Journal De Geneye or Geneva. Switzerland, saying German, was willing in September to conclude n separate peace with France. elicited to- day categorical denial from the Nord- oeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. The Paris report says the basis of peace was to be restitution of Alsace and Lorraine to France and acquisition of Belgium by Germany. The Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung declares Germany never consid- cred restoring Alsace ands Lorraine to France.
 The official press bureau announced to- day receipt of reports from Madrid and iangier again was threatened by Moor ish rebels and that the French had lost more than HOO men and many officers in fighting in Morroco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

needs Do you suppose you could help me find more to supply her? I will pay parcel post on all donations. If you have some shut-in on your list now or in the near future who would like some cotton pieces to make up l have a nice lot for her which l will gladly send Also l have in my possession a number of Jewelry trinkets. good but not ex- pensive, which might gladden. the heart of little girl who lives in the country and who loves such things as only girls heart loves. These things are not the latest fad, but in the country, far from town, they would not matter. Let the girl writing tell something about herself, age, complexion, and how she is situated. I then would be able to select the article best suited to her. as I have enough for two or three girls. Please try and get some pieces for the old lady-cashmeres, challis, or any soft, lightweight stuffs, as soon as possible, for the cold weather is upon us.
 ''L. H. M."
 Each section of yow letter has pe- culiar interest for Cornerites Our hearty sympathies are with the inde- pendent spirited old lady who would die rather than beg. We must hunt up wooden pieces to keep the life in her gallant old frame. And it should be done without the delay of day Your donations are fine and gratefully ap- preciated, hold your address
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
S13S OFFICERS ARE
 HELD PRISONERS
 IN GERMANY

Berlin, January 1.-(By wireless to Lon don 9:41 a. m.)-War prisoners held in Ger many at the end of the year numbered SIPS officers and 577,S75 men, according to a summary issued from headquarters to- day which pointed out that the list does not include civilians interned in Germany nor the prisoners taken during the pur- suit in Russian Poland or those in trans port.
 Of the number the French contribute 345o officers. including seven generals, and 2l5,905 men: the Russians, 3575 officers, of whom IS are generals, and S06,290 men; the Belgians, 612 officers, including three generals, and 36,s52 men. and the British 492 officers and 1S,S2S men.
 Headquarters declares that the report that 11i0 German officers and 134, 700 men are prisoners of war in Russia, is mislead- ing. since the list includes informed civil isns Probably not more than 15 per cent of the total are military prisoners it is declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Wants WOoIen Materials

T am especially anxious to help a good and independent spirited woman. She wants pieces of wooden dress mate rial, either new or old. if not too tender, to make up into bed coverings. She says they take the place of wooden blankets, Which she is unable to buy, very nicely, as they can be washed, so are sanitary
 She needs good, warm covering, as she suffers good deal from rheumatism. She is alone in the world and lives alone, declaring she will never ask for help. as long as she can 'go.' have her come to me for day r'two for work
 such as she can do, and she manages to get along on little earnings I have given her all the pieces that I have and all that l could obtain from friends, but it is not enough for her immediate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
SOCIETY AND HOME TOPICS FOR WOMEN
A Woman's Hour and Some Friend
., DOLLY DALRrurIp

House cleaning has it's romantic side, any woman knows that
 . T. is only ''mere man who takes to the tall timbers'' when the sound of the tack hammer is heard abroad in the land.
 In spite of the turmoil and discontinue woman always finds some hour of com pensation that makes house cleaning worth while apart from it's utlitaran pur- poses.
 For instance, don't you know the type of woman who perfectly adores the house. cleaning day that takes her to the library where the dearly beloved bookcases are, those which have never been profaned by any touch save hers?
 Of course you do, and you also know that It matters not how tired the task
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

of going over these dearly beloved books. some of them funny lot to any save her own self, not in beautiful sets per haps, or editions de luxe, but just her own dear books that she adores.
 Let's take peep at some of them.
 There's Jean Ingelow's child story, Matt or the Clouded Intellect It's a shabby little volume with a faded red cover, but treasured by her as some wom- en cling to dilapdated doll.
 There's '"rhe Mill on the Floss an- other red-covered. dngy, little volume, all marked and scribbled on, but oh, such a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
DEPUTY SHERIFF
 IS SHOT BY NEGRO Earl Godfrey Wounded in Attempting to Arrest
 Man for Burglary

Livingston, January 1-(Special ) Deputy Sheriff Earl Godfrey, who is also sheriff -elect of Sumter county, was shot In the arm while attempting to ar rest Steve Adams, negro, for burg lary. The shooting occurred near Geiger, town in the northern part of the coun- ty.
 Details of the affair have not been heard, but is believed the negro is fatally injured and will die The negro was left in Geiger under the care of a physician. but very little hope is held out for his recovery.
 MT. Godfrey's wound is very painful but it is not believed to be serious.
 The negro is alleged to have robbed several stores in Geiger, and is con- sidered a very dangerous character
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
BIC SIM SPENTIN
 TUBERCULOSIS FIGHT

New York. January 1.-Institutiopal care of the consumptive is being shifted rom private to public support, accord ing to the annual statistical statement to- night of the National Association For the study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. In 1914 more than $2050 900 was spent in the United States in the fight against tuberculosis and 66.S per cent of that total was derived from public funds as compared with 53 per cent in 1909.
 For institutional care and treatment of consumptives in hospitals and sanatoria. approximately s17,9ooOo0 was expended in l9l4 the rest of the money being devoted to operation of anti-tuberculosis associa tons; the open-air movement, care of pa tients in dispensaries and allied pur- poses.
 New York led in expenditures with more than s5.00000O and Illinois was second with S2,325,OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Copies of Popular Music

T have lot of popular music of last year or so--some 200 copies, think r m sure some one would like them. If my name and address could be given to some one who could call for it I should prefer it. MRS. II. B."
 Your name and address will be passed over with happy alacrity to the host of music lovers who will read your offer with glad hearts and glistening eyes. Let us know when the last one of the hundreds of copies has left your liberal hands By then you will comprehend perhaps what d noble and seasonable benefaction VOLTS is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Offers Books on Machinery

T seen in your Corner that Mrs. F. w. T. has some motorcycle books to give away. They are just what I am looking for so please let me have her address. l have about 5 machinery looks to offer as l have looked them over about 15 times and seem to have tired of them, and believe that some one else may now like to have them.
 'L. A. Sn
 The motorcycle books have passed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
EUFAULA

Eufaula, January 1. - Special Many of the gin operators in Barbour county have announced that they will gin cotton for the last time this season between now and January 10. The total ginnings of the county this year are expected to run several thousand bales over those of last, as this was indi- cated by the December report
 The old Jones place, the property of the late Mrs. Margaret Jones, and one of the best pieces of land near the city, is to be sold January at a commits sioner's sale here for the purpose of division between the several heirs, in- cluding nine children. The plantation, which lies along the river north of Eufaula, contains 3S3 acres and has been in the Jones farmily for many years
 charity ball was given tonight at the Carnegie auditorium under the auspices of the Women's Benevolent union. Twelve of the city's most popu- lar young women and most graceful dancers exemplified the new dances, aft CT which the dance proper was begun, led by Phil Allen Sapp and Miss Dod- son of Americus. Ga.
 The city and county tax offices were kept busy yesterday the last for the payment of 1914 taxes The receipts were larger upon this day than any other, according to City Clerk T. c. Doughtie and Tax Collector B. T. Rob- erts of Clayton. The 1915 tax books will be closed February l, although the larger part of the assessments have all ready been filed, according to the tax assessor, E. M. McEachern.{
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
FIVE CENTS PROVES IT

Generous Ofier. Cut out this ad, en- close with cents to Foley & Co.,, Chica- go H., writing your name and address plainly, and receive a free trial pack age containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs. colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for kidney and blad- der complaints, backache, pains in joints, rheumatism; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic. Try all three for 5 cents, the cost of mailing. Sold by all druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
ManonhnandSHe HeIpinQHand
hr Marion I2snssn<I

from our keeping. Do not let this make you regret the. offer of the text books upon machinery. They will be invalua- ble to students of mechanical arts who cannot afford to buy expensive volumes and what may be called technical man. uals are never cheap. Another set of motorcycle books may answer your ap- peal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
FLORENCE

Florence, January 1.--(Special. )-The Baraca class of the First AT F. church held an 'onward together meeting la st night in the Baraca room in order to plan active work for the new year. A musical programme was given under the direction of the organist, Miss Martha Lee Smith,
 The commissioners of Florence ordered new chemical and hose automobile fire wagon From the American-La France Fire Engine company of Elmira. N. Y., yesterday morning and it will reach Flor ence and be placed in the fire company sheds within 90 days
 Last night at 12 o'clock the factory whistles, fire engine bells, church bells all welcomed the new year with a dem- onstration befitting the occasion. Every. thing that could make a noise joined fin and gave 1915 royal advent.
 Luther Paulk, a prominent man from Cioverdale near this city. died in Flor ence yesterday. The remains will he carried to Austin for burial. A number of friends and relatives attended the services, which were conducted by the Rev. Brooks
 On January MT. Leon Palmer state secretary of the Alabama Sunday School association, will be in Florence and de- liver two addresses to the workers of the various denominations. The tri-cities Will make an effort to secure the state convention for 1916. which will meet this year in Dothan. and the hope is that the tri-cities will send a delegation of suffi- cient strength and power to secure the convention for 1916.
 MT. A. J. Smith yesterday afternoon filed petition in bankruptcy, which was a surprise to his friends. as he was one of the oldest merchants in the town and had always done a solid business. Lia- oilities are scheduled at $7200 and assets about the same. His failure Is alone due to the low price of cotton and the gen. eral business depression. He is a mem- Der of the commissioners court of Lau- derdale county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

dear' Maggie Tuliver and Philip actually live again in her dreams--dreams of the long ago before house-cleaning and hus-
 pand and babies ever made any inroads on her time and life.
 And bless me! if there isn't copy of l ne honorable Mrs. vereker,", by 'The Dtchess or course this little story recalls Molly Bawn." ..Phyllis'' and l Airy Fairy Lillian,' and goodness knows what else, but she loves them all now just I as she did yesteryear. There's "Ishmael," by Mrs. E. D. E. N l Sorthworth. legacy from her dear moth CTS romantic girlhood, and published when emancipation and not 'Mexico.n was the topic on every tongue. l She picks up little French grammar. old and worn, and from it's faded pages drops single little Periwinkle," still blue, but also dngy. Staunton Virginia the birthplace of President Wilson. and Girls Schools" takes mental form in her mind and shadowy groups of old pIay- matters, near and dear, assume shape and cclor among the giant shade trees and periwinkles of old Hilltop" Here's copy of the Cosmopolitan of away back wonder, and as she opens 1t she glimpses Gustav Kobbe's "The Music of Woman's Face" It is a study of pic- lures painted by Philip de Boilleau. One illustration, entitled .'Nocturne" fairly thrills by it's purity and sweetness Here's "The Vicar of Wakefield' and
 'Rasselas'' and Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures"' Mercy upon us. what old-fash- toned books,
 Then comes r. Anstey's The Fallen ldols.' and how she laughs over it now just as she did in other days when laughter rippled merrily to her lips.
 She glances again and finds ..The Mys- terT of Orcfval' by Emile Gaborjan a tragic tale of mans gratitude and wom- ans perfidy.
 There are her beloved Kipling things every blessed one of the ballads. as well as the prose work of her .one best bet and next to these is Bret Harte: yes. even The Life of Bret Harte," wonderfully told by Henry Childs Merwin, and along by this Is tiny, unbound group of Poems" over against a fact she ha. never seen.
 The verses bear the inscription Whose soul attuned. caught the first note
 of these
 Songs By the Way
 And whose encouragement has been a
 source of
 Joy and inspiration to the author
 She hears a sound. the children are re- turning, the men folk of the household are getting in, and "A Tale of Two Cities' and Vanity Fair and You Never Know Your Luck" of Sir Gilbert Parker (how she loves itD must go a-glimmerng, for there are other duties to perform now, and her "woman's hour" is spent.
 The children and the men folk ask her what she's been doing all day, and she answers simply:
 I've just been enjoying a few old friends,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Final ParliaIuent Session

Rio do Janeiro, Brazil. January 1.-The Brazilian Parliament. which held it's final session yesterday, adopted a resolution expressing hope that peace would speedily be re-esta bIished in Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
Effective 12:O1 P. M. Noon

Sunday, January 3, Seaboard Air Line railway announces following changes in schedules: No 6, Atlanta Birmingham nm Special for Atlanta and eastern points. will leave 6:30 a. m; No 22. local to At
 lanta, VIII ieaVe t.5o a. m. 1-1-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
LOTHIAN

1 Dothan. January 1-(Special. 1.-Two
 hundred and ninety-five pension war
 rants for Houston county veterans, rep
 resenting a total amount of about s50OO, | have been received by the probate office
 and are being distributed to the old SOL 1 ders.
 1 J. S. Jackson and his brother-in-law, J. T. Hays, farmers of Covngton county, have been given a preliminary hearing before Commissioner c. S. Tutwiler. on | charges of distilling, and bound over l under $200 bonds each to await the ac- ton of the grand jury. Jackson plead guilty, but Hays, it is said, will fight the case against him.
 Four negroes, Julia Robertson, Arch Robertson, her son, and May Robertson, his daughter, have been placed under $500 bonds each on charges of assault with in tent to murder made against them by Ed Ludlum, farmer of Houston county. following row at the home of the ne- groes two miles northwest of Webb, in which T. Ludlum, Ed Ludlums son, was painfully injured in the face, neck and
 chest with load of bird shot. May Rob- ertson, 13, says that she fired the shot. The negroes claim that the Ludlums and several companions came to their house Christmas day and raised q dis turbance with the intention of running
 them off the place. and that the shot was fired to protect themselves. The Ludlums have been placed under
 peace bonds on warrants sworn out by the negroes.
 Fifteen horses are entered in the New Years matinee races which will be run at the fair grounds here this afternoon.
 There are four match races, three trot- ting and one running, between horses owned by men of this section, and two free-for-all races, one trotting and one pacing. Bainbridge and Valdosta, Ga.. owners, have number of horses entered in the free-for-all events. There will also be motorcycle and bi-
 cycle races and field events between the schools of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
,rustee's Sale of Bank
 rupt Stock

Subject to confirmation of U. s. Dis trict Court at Birmingham, Ala, the un- dersigned trustee of McVay Seed Co.,, bankrupt. will on the 11th day of Jan uary, 1915. sell at public outcry at 201S First Avenue. Birmingham. Ala, begin of goods, wares. merchandise furniture and fixtures of said bankrupt to the highest and best bidder.
 R. V. MORLEY,
 Trustee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02
lDOLrYSrArrrY:S1 IPHnOSOPnI]

Ole Miss, Sumbody askt me de other day whar bouts does I git all de Infermashun l has bout folks an things, an l sez: q gifts hit frum three Sources; de Tel-e- graff, de Tel-e-form and Teller -'oman."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

hosts extending a radiant and altogether delightful hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-02

Whose soul attuned. caught the first note
 of these Songs By the Way And whose encouragement has been a
 source of Joy and inspiration to the author"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-11-19
LOCAL TEAM ~ LINE
FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

The football team OF the local high
school has a fighting chance for the
State championship. Norman High
School seems 10 claim and be en-
titled 10 that honor AZ present. but.
according 10 Information received b.
Coach Wcrtmzn OF II local team,
Norma nseems willing 10 play Du-
rant II Norman beats Hugo. With
which team they viii play Friday
they viii have beaten all eomers. Du-
rant has cleaned up on everything
on the East side o. the State. so the
championship appears TO the cham
pionship appears 70 lay between Du-
rant and Norman Durant HIgh
School never made much Of a show
ing before this year However. this
season. under the coaching Of Yolney
Wortman. former football star and
al around athlete. the team has
shoEn wonderful form. with a fierce
uess of attack and stubborn defense
seldom seen among the more kiddish
players
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-11-19
FREEZE WILL HELP
THE COTTON GROWERS

The first real freeze o, the year
came sunday night and early Monday
morning. A real heavy frost fell.
and in several spots water that had
been standing vas frozen about an
eighth OF al inch in thickness. II
is believed by most people that the
freeze will Be helpful 20 the cotton
growers. for the reason that It will
cheek the growth OF the plants and
have a tendency 20 make the tardy
boIls open up. The market price OF
cotton slumped several points ovsr
Saturday. out not enough to kGr,
anybody very badly.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-11-19
kIRBY-rRnIRLH NUrrIAI.s

Sunday afternoon az Calera vas
solennirsd the marriage OF Mr.. Al
bert Kirby and Ms. Lima Trim bic.
10th Of this city. Rev. Mckinney O,
Calera officiating They drove to
Calera with Mr. and Ms. 7. z. Burns
in the latter's automobile. where the
ceremony was quietly performed. A..
ter which they returned 20 Durant
which viii be their home NJ. Kir.
BY Is employed az the store o. ths
Ssverance Hardware Co.. and th'
bride has been associated with n,
Dursrt Mercantile CO. fer severa
years up to the time o fher marriage
Both are well known and have man,
friends
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-11-19
PEANUTS MUST BE CLEANED
To BRING GOOD PRICES

To Farmers Growing Peanuts:
l am not having this published
with any intention o, hurting anyone.
and l am sure Il will not. I think
everyone should be Interested in pre-
pairing their farm products for the
market in best possible condition.
and the men operatin gthe threshing
machines should be interested in do
ing their work good
have been told By some few far
msrs that it ma edno difference about
whether their grain or peanuts were
threshe delean or not as everyone
got the same price tnyway. II is
true that there is not enough distine-
ton nsadde in prices in clean and IN
clean farm products. but that is due
10 the buyers having to mix the two
clesses together when Shipping. but
~ the farmers would unite in a neigh
borhoOd and get their products
threshsd in good shape and in a good
marketable condition. in carload lots.
they would soon see the difference in
the prices
There was a farmer in town Satur-
day with a load OF peanuts that was
nearly ground in threshing- They
were not only huIled. but the kernels
were chopped up. The poor man vas
forced 10 haul the nuts back home.
He could not sell them. All such
nuts are fit FOR is hog feed This Is
a good example OF whether II pays 10
have a good job OF work done or not
Insist on your threshers doing gooi
work. II you are uneoucsrnsd, Why
should the O-her fellow care,
Tbs farmer produced a nice crop
OF peanuts; they we're in fair e0ndi-
ton when threshed and then ruined
in the thrsshing. The man loses near
II his entire time and money spent
on this crop. Be more careful and
insist on good work or none.
Yours truly.
L. Fl. FASH.
County Agent. Durant-