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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Large Audience Hears
 Graves On Preparedness

Temple Graves, the famous orator and writer, gave a lecture on national pre- paredness. It was generally conceded that the presentation of this subject by Colonel Graves was the most logi- cal and convincing that has ever been made in the city and was listened to with the closest attention by the rep resentative audience, which included many ladies, that greeted the speaker. The lecture was given under the aus- pices of the Navy league an organiza ton of some 150.000 patriotic men, and branch organization of some 10000 women who advocate the increase of our national defenses both on land, tut particularly that the navy should be brought up to a higher degree of efficiency.
 Former Gov. Emmet O'Neal, who is member of the Navy league, and one of the officers of that organization for Alabama, introduced the speaker. In his remarks Governor O'Neal told of the Navy league and it's activities and cles He paid an eloquent tribute to the speaker in presenting him to the audience Es
 In the course of his address, Colonel Graves necessarily referred frequent- ly to the European war and while non partisan and always fair, was particu- larly denunciatory of England's pol icy in declaring cotton contraband and decried the slaughter of American cit izens on the high seas by Germany. Speaking of the Navy league, he said it stood for universal peace, but that such peace was visionary at this time and that a more efficient national de- Tense, including a larger navy, was necessary to maintain the integrity of the united States at home and abroad. lie paid fine tribute to President Will son for his advocacy of preparedness and was unstinted in his praise of the statesmanship and stanch patriotism of the chief executive. Referring to trea- ties between nations. he declared that history showed they had never been treated as more than scraps of pa per- when weighed against national greed and gain and could not be relied on to maintain peace. He closed with by the President in his policy of en- larging the nations defenses.
 Colonel Graves is graceful and easy speaker and fully maintained his reputation as an orator. He is well known in Birmingham and has many personal friends in the city, At the close of his address last night many of his friends crowded the stage and extended a hearty handshake and many congratulations to the distin- guished speaker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
PRESIDENT WILSON VERY MUCH IN LOVE
 DESPITE HIS CARES
Col. John Temple Graves Says Presidential Ro- nance Has Drawn Him Closer To the People. Calls Bryan Marplot and Declares He is Try ing to Knife Wilson and Steal the Nomination By Coalition With Prohibiti0nsts
By RICHARD +. LDssIER

The whode world loves a lover anc that explains the popularity of President Wilson's romance"
 Jchn Temple Graves. noted publicist and distinguished visitor at the Tut w1ler yesterday, quoted the above to an Age-Herald reporter.
 The feminine world Is on the qui vive for information regarding the person ality of Mrs. Norman Gait, the Presi- dents fiancee. The reporter knowing that Colonel Graves, a national figure in politics and journalism, was familiar With Washinbton affairs, re1egated im- portant questions to the dark recesses of memory while he requested, craved in fact-descriptive words about the pros- pective first lady of the land.
 Birmingham ladies may well be inter- ested in Mrs. Galt, said Colonel Graves, for she is, indeed charming woman and will graciously fill her position as first lady of the land. It is purely a love match between the President and Mrs Gait It Is beautiful, in my opinion, to know that in this materialistic age romance still lives, and such busy man es Woodrow Wilson can fall in love. And the President is very much in love. He and Mrs. Gait are always together. They display their affection quite unaffectedly, in a way beautiful and inspiring. As for Mrs. Gait. she is a modest, gracious woman of singularly appealing person. alitv n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
NO PRESENT. BUT 15O
 VOTES FOR MIR. BOYD. ON HIS BIRTHDAY

Romaine Boyd, city attorney and prospective candidate for one of the associate judgeships under the consoi- dated court bill enacted by the legis- larure in recent session, was 42 years of age yesterday.
 The president of the city commits sion did not send a trophy by means of which the attorney could long re- member the day. and neither of the associate commissioners offered more than hope for many happy returns. The newspaper reporters. usually very observant of festive occasions, for once in their lives overlooked a glo- rious opportunity to disseminate joy.
 And so the city attorney, in full knowledge that he had worked hard and faithfully for a long and toilsomc year. was filled with gloom until he reached his office.
 And there he found his desk coy- cred with cards. There were 20 40 80. 100-150. And each bore the pied gc of voter of Birmingham. each a promise of loyal support in the ensu- ing primary.
 And so the day was a happy day after all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
DRAWS THE PRESIDENT . CLOSER TO PEOPLE

How do the people generally take the approaching marriage of the President?'' broke in the reporter, as the colonel was waxing quite enthusiastic on the sub ject of Mrs. Gait
 "Oh, very we'll indeed" said Colonel Graves, 'the presidential romance has brought Woodrow Wilson closer to the people, for the world feels akin to the lover"
 And that closed the subject of Mrs Gait, and the men may take up the mar rative at this point for politics is about to be discussed
 Now, as to politics, Colonel Graves D questioned the reporter 'is MT. Bryan preparing to steal the nomination from President Wilson?'
 This at once brought new interest into the conversation. Colonel Graves. who is medium sized man in the late fifties Of the fast disappearing type of the southern cavalier, allowed smile to flicker on his gaunt face and his eyes kindled. Colonel Graves is q past mas- ter of the arts and wiles of American politics and talking anu writing of the great national game is mental food to him. He answered suavely.
 MT. Bryan is marplot He is only exlstlng politically because the news. papers continue to use stories about him MT. Bryan is not sincere He has con. sistently fought Woodrow Wilson from the moment he accepted the post of Sec retary of State. He has not played honest politics. for he used his official position to attempt to destroy the hand that fed him, that had elevated him to the highest appointive office in the land. He is even plotting and scheming through these southern states and pledging his support to the prohibition and suffrage forces in
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deceased was 6S years old. She is sur vived by three children. as follows John F. Renfro of New York city, Mrs. John w. Tomlinson of Birmingham and Joseph l.. Renfro of this city. Two brothers survive, T. D. and Joseph l.. Lancaster of Ocala, Fla
 Mrs. Simmons was reared at Cusseta, Chambers county, where she was mar ried to Forney Renfro, after which they moved to West Point, Ga. residing there five years and then moving to Opelika, After Mir Renfro's death she married Judge T. J. Simmons, chief justice of the supreme court of Georgia,
 Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Methodist church, Drs. A. P. McFerrin and Henry T. Johnson officiating. The pallbearers will be: John Smith, T. Or ring Brown, J. c. Condon, J. M Warner. Lee Echols and John T. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the pro- bate court yesterday:
 c. M Williams Avondale. and Miss Mamie Black.
 Fred P Murphree and Miss opie Lu- cile Chambers.
 G. P Davis, Irondale. and Miss Beatrice Davidson.
 Arthur McCombs, Bradford and Miss Pearl Mote.
 Calvin Burks and Miss. May Parsons.
 R. C. Allison, Tuscaloosa. and Miss Marie Shirley. J. B. Smith and Mrs. Hattie Warmack. Dan Wesson, Jonesboro. and Miss Alice Burnett.
 Laurence McAvoy. Trussville and Miss Nettie ChappeI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
PEOPLE ARE TIRED OF
 WILLIAM J. BRYAN

Tn my opinion-no The people are tired of Bryan. If the newspapers would drop his name from their columns he would be forgotten in six months
 And can President Wilson be re-elect- ed?' questioned the reporter.
 If the European war continues until next fall there is no man in the United States today who can defeat Woodrow Wilson at the polls. President Wilson , has been a discreet and wise executive in dealing with the issue of war and to my mind the people will not willingly change pilots while the European conflict continues"
 As to the republican party, what is it's plans. it's candidate?"
 T am rather in the dark regarding the republican platform next year, but un- doubtedly the continued high cost of liv ing and the tariff will be an integral part of 1t. As to the candidates, Senator Will liam E. Borah of Idaho and Representa- tive James E. Mann of Illinois, the re- publican minority leader of the Lower House of Congress, are by far the strong est, now that Justice Hughes refuses to place his hat in the ring. The repub- lican party cannot find better presidential timber than Senator Borah and Repre- sentative Mann"
 Twill Colonel Roosevelt be with us again?' asked the reporter.
 "Oh, the colonel is always charming and refreshing" answered Colonel Graves with a frank smile, "and should our foreign relations assume a threat ening attitude next summer there are many who would like to see the colonel iii the saddle again.
 Now as to the 'hyphens'?" ?" said the reporter, isn't the issue after all to be America for Americans at the con- ven rtiOnS next Summer?'
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x, of this place, died suddenly ]

Box, of this place, died suddenly Ia night at the residence of her son-in-la Hon. James A. Embry. about S:30. S was apparently in the best of healt having read newspaper when she wi taken suddenly ill and died in few mi utes. For the past few years she hi made her home in Birmingham with h daughter, Mrs Stella Box Hodges,
 Norwood, Birmingham. having come hd recently to spend the winter with h daughter, Mrs. Embry. She leaves mourn her death. besides number
 friends, two daughters, Mrs. Embry al Mrs. Hodges. and several grandchildrd Her remains were laid to rest in the As vile cemetery today, her pastor frd Birmingham officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
THE GERMAN VOTE WILL BE CONSIDERED

That is what it should be-" grimly replied Colonel Graves, "but neither the democratic nor republican parties has the moral courage to put forth such an issue The German vote will be considered. I fear with too great importance next summer. Of course, if the issue of 'hyphenated Americans can be introduced in the campaign fn- directly it will upset calculations somewhat, for the majority of the American people are tired of this false allegiance of some of its foreign ele- ment."
 And what do you think of these daily explosions in ammunition plants and the practical fermentation of revo- lutions in the workshops by ths hy phens?" Colonel Graves was asked.
 'It is a state of anarchy" he re- piled, and stringent measures will have to be taken to curb these traitor ous activities. It means now that if we should be drawn into the Euro pean conflict on the side of the en- tente powers we would first have to fight civil war in this country. America for Americans should cer- tainly receive the careful consideration of the platform makers at the conven- tions next year. But I fear the cour- age Is mot there. It will be politics again, as usual"
 And that ended Colonel Graves dis course on things mundane, and gra- ciously bidding the reporter farewell he started for his room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Mrs. Charles Sumner

Mrs. Charles Sumner died yesterday at the Savoy apartments, after long ill- ness. Her husband whose business is in Georgia, came to Birmingham several days ago to be at his wire's bedside, and only a few hours before she passed away her condition seemed to be improved and to give hope of ultimate recovery.
 The deceased leaves no children.
 Mir. Sumner is widely known in Bir- mingham, where he has lived the greater part of his life, and in his sore bereave- ment he will have the sincere sympathy of hundreds of friends here and in Geor- gia.
 Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 5 o'clock. Dr. J. H. Dickinson of the First Baptist church will officiare. In- terment will be in Elmwood cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers: Harry H. Hawkins. H. E. Breading. George E. Tarrant. Carl H. Seals, Rich ard F. Johnson and William J. Waldrop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Mrs. R. E. Flowers

Mrs. R. E. Flowers, aged 19. died yes- terday morning at o'clock in local infirmary. The body will be sent to Remlap this morning at o'clock for in torment by Smith & Warner Undertak- ing company. Mrs. Flowers is survived by her husband. R. F. Flowers; mother, Mrs. Florence Brewer; one brother. Will Brewer; two sisters. Miss Alto and Miss Elveyn Brewer. and small child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
A Notre Dame Lady's Appeal

To all knowing sufferers of rheumatism whether mus cuiar or of the ioints sciatica. lumb,sos backache pains in the kidneys neuralgia pains. write to her for home treatment which has repeatedly cured all of these orures She feels 1t duty to send it to all sufferers FREE. You yourself at nome as thousands will testfy-no change of climate bcing necessary. This simple discovery banshss uric acid rom the blood loosens the stiffened oints purfies he blood and brishens the eyes giving elasticity and to the whole system. If the above interests you or proof address
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Jones

The body of Mrs. Josephine Elizabeth Jones, aged S1. who died Friday morning at the residence of her son, H. M. Harton, 1922 Virginia avenue. south, was sent to Belk yesterday afternoon for inter ment by Johns Undertaking company. The deceased is survived by son, H. Nj. Horton; two sisters, Miss Minnie and Miss Kittie Morehead, and several gtand- children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
Rheumatism
4 Home curs Given By Ono Who Had It


 In the spring of 1898 was attacked by Mus cular and Inflammatory Rheumatism. suffered as only those who have 1t know. for three years. I tried remedy after remedy. and doctor after doctor, but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally. found u remedy that cured me completely. and It has returned. have given it to number who were terribly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumatism. and it effected cure in every case
 want every sufferer from any form of rheuma- tic trouble to try this marvellous healing power. Don't send a cent; simply mail your name and address and will send 1t free to try. After you have used 1t and 1t has proven itself to be that long -looked-for means of curing your Rheumatism. YOU may send the price of it. one dollar but understand. do not want your money unless you are perfectly satisfied to send it. Isn't that fairf Why suffer any longer when positive relief is thus offered you freef Don't delay. Write today
 Mark H. Jackson. No. 256 B. Gurney Bldg..
 Syracuse. N. Y.
 Mir. Jackson is responsible. Above statement rue.--Pub
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Mrs. N. R. Simmnns

Opelika, November 20.--(Special.) )-Mrs
 N. R. Simmons, prominent resident of Birmingham, died in this city this morn ing at the Clement hotel at g o'clock after an illness of only a few days. Com
 plicat tions being the cause of death The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21
The Story of Hiram Johnson's Success
Mothers, Read This to Your Boy

Mothers Your Boy of the war ragged and pennless A settled in north Alabama neighborhood which W. Broyles the furniture man, reared.
 ZINC in the hoes the poverty D enough to rent farm kindly disposed neigbor with the aid of his old cavalry horse that he rode home Hiram might be able prevent his family from becoming community and what do think Hiram did, the neigh bors9
 
 Y he sold the old cavalry W waemeon managing blow his ground without the aid of horse working from early daybreak until dark cutting burning chestnut logs night the ashes ferze with He spent the $20 realized the village advertising the fact that his ed with chestnut es giving them that rich chestnut flavor to be found in other melons.
 melons had reached New York; patrons the old Ator house, which those days the leading hotel Broadway paid much 0 slice for Hram chestnut favored melons Hiram became independent and bought the old farm
 NOW just about the feeling ~ to success there came suddenly great storm regular coudb and washed away their entire of melons The heavy rains washed the rich soil off the little farm down rock otom which looked as if goat couldn't live.
 p UT To- behold Mrs Johnson's D ducks home, the chickens realized that something had be now, quickly couldn't raise melons flat rock and where his richest land had been pond Looking the ducks swimming around that he would go into the duck business.
 THE neghbor hearing plight up purse of
 $00 and presented to him. To that the happy this donation mildly. mattress and change of clothing herself children the storm had carried they had ourcefu and far sighted Hiram He invested half money ducks and the balance advertising the fact the village that he the duck business could supply ducks the freshest eggs and the finest feathers to be found anywhere Today the Johnsons wealthy, happy people,
 TRAM JOHNSON lived the truth H 1t advertise and keep everlastngly it. NT OBROYES learned early life that he prosper w have something good keep advertising.
 NT HERE find schooboy girl W big furniture were prices right poteg Ask street urchn who the mpolite clerk killer promptly tell you w. o. Broyles
 EVERYBODY knows w. o. Broyles the furniture L profits the winds and told the that unfit to sleep who told the people that skin a who exposed hoddy North Carolina furniture good people that oaks peaks grain and wouldn't hold the finish
 NHR BROYIS that he continue stngly A the truth about furniture pc putting ture business in Birmingham a higher plane.
 R BROY that cutting benefits IVA he expects continue fighting for better values Kind reader yourself injustice fu furniture bargains displayed by w. Broyes big furniture 1914 Fourth Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-21

Geohegan, recorder; M. c. Hubbard. first ceremonial master; J. B. Bethea, Sr, second ceremonial master; l.. H. Salter assistant directors; Lee Mccall decora- tor; Eli Shortridge, marshal; E. E. Math- ews, captain of guard; H. c. CreIiy, outer guard; Charles F. Martin, medical director
 Representatives in the Imperial coun- ell. 1915: Arthur Barton, J. U. Ray George Obear, w. w. Brandon.
 Committee on parade: Eli Shortridge, A. c. DeShazo. Sam Foley, E. w. Frazer A. P. Wells, F. H. Colley. O. w. Bragan, J. H. Edmondson, Hubert A. Drennen, J. R. T. Rives.
 Glad hand committed: M. G. Hubbard Arthur Barton. Sam Stewart, F. B. Fowlkes, Charles K Hall. Joe c. Hail. R. D. Chadwick, J. w. Hughes, T. l.. Hill, H. G. Sellers.
 PAST POTENTATES
 Below is the complete list of the po tentates that have presided over Zamora temple since it's organization 25 years ago The list will disclose many names, of men prominent in the city's affairs, some or them having passed to the great be- yond
 George $. Obear, elected ..,.......... 1890 ~Cnarles Wheelock, elected ......... 1891 "A J. Camp, elected ....... 1892 k M. Cunningham, elected ........ 1883 ~W. J. Pearce, elected ....1 1894 w. B. Phillips, elected .......... 1885 George A. Blinn. Jr., elected .:96 FGeorge F. Wheelocl, elected 1887 sN- N. Polk, elected ................ 1888 (. F. Meglemry. elected .............. 1899 Ben M Jacobs, elected ......... 1900 SCharles R. Westcott, elected ....... 1901 'John H. Robinson, elected .......... 1902 Charles R. Patterson. elected ....... 1908 N. l.. Mewhinney, elected .......... 1904 ". W. Ransom, elected ......-....... 1905 M. T. Stradford. elected .......... 1906 w. S. Scott. elected .........l 1907 ED. J. Fox. elected ..................... 1908 c. A. Moffett, elected .-...........,... 1909 F. B. Keiser elected ......... 1910 J. D. Matloek, elected ..........1 1911 w P. McAdory, elected ..... 1912 Arthur Barton, elected ...... 1913
 *DeceaSed
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Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell

Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell. aged 30 years died in local infirmary yesterday after noon at o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted from Johns private chape this afternoon at o'clock Interment
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order to build an organization that will wrest the nomination away from the President next summer"
 Can he do so?''
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25TH ANNIVERSARY
 OF PANDORA TEMPLE
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ant rabban; J. Riddle, high priest and prophet: J. H. Heineke, oriental guide;
 w. T. Lathem, treasurer: Charles J.
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will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, Arthur Mitchell, and seven children.
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Speaker Urges Support of President Wilson in His Programme of Increased Efficiency in Army and Navy

dftorium of the Central High school was present last night when Col. John
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Mrs. s. V. Box

Ashville November 2o.- Especial )-Mrs. s. V, Box. consort of the late Judge
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-05
DIPLOMATS
DISCUSS PLAN
FOR SECURING
PEACE|NMEX.
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSTI.
TUTI0NAL GOVERNMENT IS
MAIN FEATURE TO BE DIS
CUSSED FIRST
{ By Associated Press. J

Washington, Aug. 5.-iSx Pan
American diplomats who have been
invited to join the United States in
formulating plan for restoring
peace in Mexico arrived for a con-
ference with Secretary Lansing at
2:30 this afternoon. The first result
is expected to be ground work of un-
derstanding for the all-American
project to re-establish constitutional
government in Mexico, preserve
Mexico's sovereignty and convince
the world that the United States is
acting as Mexicos best friend. The
diplomats are only partly advised of
President Wilson's plan and the pur-
pose of the conference is to invite
help in working out a plan. AS far
as known the plan proposes cessa-
tion of warfare and the establish
ment of a provisional government by
the factions. If this fails, the na-
tions will assume the task. Mexican
representatives are taking steps to
get claims before the conference.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-05
GERMAN NOTE
JUSTIF|ES
SINKING OF
VIM. FRYE
CONTROVERSY STILL REMAINS
UNSE LIE D; GERMANY'S
LAST NOTE ON THE SUBJECT
REITERATES FORMER STAND
OF THAT COUNTRY
(By Associated Press. }

Washington. Aug. 5.-The con-
troversy between the United States
and Germany over the sinking of
the American ship William p.
Prye is still unsettled. The latest
German note, again justifying the
German course and reiterating will
ingness to pay for the ship, was pub
lished today. Germany still claims
that the act was not in violation of
the Prussian- American treaty of
1928 or of international law. Ger
many accepts the American proposal
that the damages be fixed by two
experts. one to be chosen from each
country, and promises to pay prompt
ly, with the stipulation that it is
not regarded as payment for viola
tion of American rights. If this is
unsatisfactory, the United States is
invited to arbitration at The Hague.
1t is considered likely that the COM
mission method, without waving
treaty rights. will be satisfactory to
the United tSates.