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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
ALLIES APPARENTLY HAVE DETERMINED TO WITHDRAW FROM
 THE DARDANELLES
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Thus ends the enterprise on which the highest hopes were built and which, if it had succeeded, would probably have turned the tide of the war. Our troops from the first to last were within a few miles of victory"
 The policy underlying the Dardanelles expedition may yet be carried to suc- the near east, but the prospect of forcing way to Constantinople through the fa- nous straits is apparently relinquished.
 British troops continue to occupy the tip of the peninsula at Seddul Bahr, commanding the entrance to the straits, where many British have de- clared a new Gibraltar will one day arise. The position here is protected by double line of ships and it is 4s- sumed that this will be held.
 A fair degree of quiet has continued on the war fronts during the past 24 hours and none of the oft repeated threats of big offensive in France. in north Russia, Galicia and the Bal kans has yet actually materialized.
 Persistent reports of a Greco-Bul- garian encounter, resulting from a Bulgarian surprise attack, have been cleared up by the Greek statement that the encounter took place in AL banian territory. No one was killed and few were wounded. Order was re- stored promptly and an amicable in- quiry is proceeding.
 It is announced from Paris that no enemy detachment has yet crossed the Greek frontier. Meanwhile work on the defensive lines around Saloniki is be- ing actively pushed and the Greek villages in the neighborhood of the lines are being evacuted by the popu- lation.
 Greek military circles declare they are convinced that the forces oppos- ing the allies will not attempt to cross the frontier, the Bulgarians because they realize the danger of provoking Greece; the Germans because they are grateful for Greek neutrality and be- cause they realize the tremendous cost which the enternrise would entail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

as distinct shock to her classmates and the authorities of the institution She had been sufferer from chills. A congestive chill having been the di- rect cause of her death this morn- ing. Miss Nott was IS years of age, and her home was at Cleveland. Miss She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward l. Mott of that place. Mrs. Mott arrived in the city at noon to- day, several' hours after her daughters death The death of the young girl cast pail of gloom and sadness over the big institution and classes were suspended throughout the day. The re- mains were carried to Cleveland today for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
LAWRENCE COUNTY RETAINS OLD NEGRO
 JUSTICE OF PEACE

Moulton, December 20-(Special.) Reconstruction days are over, but Law renee county still has a negro jus tice of the peace. whom she claims to be the only one in Alabama and prob ably in the United States. His name is Squire Clifford Troup. and he owes his election to the white voters of Red Bank beat south of here. He has been justice of the peace for 24 years, being elected for the first 10 years by the negroes of his district
 Then when the new constitution of 1901 deprived many negroes of the right of suffrage, this negro, who is an old negro of the ante-bellum type, appealed to his white folks" The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
THE WAR AT A GLANCE

'eWfthout the Turks being aware of the movement, a great army has been withdrawn from one of the areas oc- the official announcement of the with drawal of about 100000 British troops from the Sulva and Anzac zones
 Thus the long drawn out and cost ly efforts of the French and British forces to reduce the Dardanelles forts and break their way through to Con stantinople have come to an end, for although it is believed the tip of Gal held by the allies, no offensive move- ment of any importance can now be made against the Turkish defenses and the opinion is generally held that the Dardanelles campaign has been virtu ally concluded.
 The British and French lines at the southern extremity of Gallipoli are protected by the warships and the all lied forces there are in sufficient num- bers to occupy the attention of large Turkish forces which would other wise be transferred to another scene of active operations.
 The British minister of munitions, David oyd-George, in reviewing the work of his department since it was created. told the House of Commons that while thS supplies of guns and ammunition had greatly increased and the cost had decreased, the success of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
SUFFRAGIST PAPER
 IS TYPEWRITTEN

London, December 20--A single sheet of foolscap closely typewritten on both sides, takes the place this week of the customary issue of Britannia, the or gan of the Women's Social and Political union.
 No mention is made of the police raid which deprived the suffragettes of their printing press. which they had concealed in a garage, but Christabel Pankhurst continues in this novel issue the suffragette attack and shows no disposition to consider the Women's So. cial and Political union baffled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Blanche ROthschild

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Blanche Rothschild, aged 30, who died Sunday morning at o'clock at her late residence, 1905 Fourteenth street, south, were conducted from the resi- dence yesterday morning at 10 o'clock Interment was in Cemetery Emanu-El. Miss Rothschild Is survived by her mother, Mrs. Sarah Rothschild; two sis ters, Mrs. M. Sculley and Mrs. Louis Fox. and two brothers. Alvin and Emanuel Rothschild. The following acted as pallbearers: Herman Rich, A. Rich, J. Balsom, Dr. Bert Fox, M. Som mer and Dr. U. J. w. Peters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

two daughters, Mrs. G. B. Mitchell of San Marco, Tex, and Mrs. Fowler. and two sons, c. c. Malone and pr. W. $. Malone.
 MT. Malone was born in Pickens county in 1887 and moved to Birmingham about 80 years ago, and had been a resident of this city since He was a member of Camp Wilcox. which will attend the funeral in body, and for a number of years was connected with the East Lake Land company.
 The following will act as pallbearers: J. w. Beasley, James R.. Walker. w. S. Harris, E. G. Burchfield D, F. McKin- lev and R. A. Hardin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

white people have liked the old negro so well that they have elected him Justice of the peace ever since.
 When Judge Robert Brickell, judge of the eighth circuit court, opened court here Monday he saw this unique figure for the first time. Judge Brick ell, meet Judge Troup,' said Solicitor Almon when the negro magistrate came into the room The new judge of the circuit >court and the old-time negro warmly shook hands. The old negro is one of the sights of court week, to which he always comes to make his report to the grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Mrs. M. D. Burks

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. M. F. Burks, aged 5s, who died Sunday night at 7:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. l.. B. Martin, 72S0 Sloss avenue, East Lake, will be con ducted from the residence this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will follow in East Lake cemetery. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. l.. E. Martin and Mrs. G. w. Bennett of At lanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
ALLIED SQUADRONS BOMBAR RD LA ND
 BATTERIES OF TURKS

Constantinople. December 2o-(Via Lon- don. n.)-Anglo-French squadrons and allied land batteries yesterday bombarded Turk ish positions at Ari Burnt and at Ali, on Gallipoli peninsula. says today's Turkish official statement.
 In Mesopotamia, Turkish troops are said to be destroying defense works of every description in front of the British main position near Kut-el-Amara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
HOWARD TO CALL FOR
 AN INVESTIGATION OF
 BANK USURY CHARGE
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ever short a period. It is pointed out that a demand of 50 cents 'on a loan of $25 for 30 days would be in excess of tNe 8 per cent standard. but that to charge less would produce a loss on account of the expense of book keeping.
 It is learned tonight that when the issue is presented to Congress, the financial world will be ready with its defense, and that along with other states of the union Alabama will be represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Inc Brown

Funeral services over the remains of Joe Brown, aged 25, an employe of the Southern Car Wheel company, who lived at 2221 Avenue r, and was shot and in- stantly killed Saturday night at 8 o'clock on the corner of Morris avenue and Nineteenth street, were conducted from Shaw & Sons private chapel yes- terday afteroon at 2 o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Mrs. Ola Snedecor Merry

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Ola Snedecor Merry, who died Saturday evening at S;10 o'clock at her late residence, 2s1S Juniper avenue. south. were conducted from the resi- dence of her brother, Dr. F. r. Snede- cor, 3211 Cliff road, yesterday morning at II o'clock Interment followed in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by two sons. Horace and Bradford Merry and one brother, Dr, F. F. Snedecor. The following acted as pail bearers W. T. Hill. z. T. Rudolph, F. M. Lowe, Nesbit Hambaugh, Lee Biv- ings and Dr. B. F. Kidd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Miss Etta Louise Nott

Columbus, Miss, December 20.-- (Spe- cial. Jon the eve of the Christmas holidays death invaded the ranks of the students of the Industrial Institute and College this morning, claiming the life of Miss Etta Louise Mott, a mem Der of the freshman class. She had attended classes Saturday and her death, which was rather sudden, came
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

can be obtained anywhere. some of the clays being remarkably white and equal in quality to any imported.
 At the suggestion of the American ln- stitute of Metals. the bureau went to the aid of brass manufacturers and under took a study of the relative efficiency of the various furnaces in order to stop a loss of more than $20o0,0o0 a year. The bureau lately published a bulletin which has become an almost universally used handbook among the brass founders and is resulting in greater efficiency and in the prevention of metal losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Miss Linda $. Nowlin

Gadsden, December 20-(Specal) )-Miss Linda 5. Nowlin, 42 years old, one of the best known women of Gadsden. and with a reputation as an educator, died at her home on Chestnut street, Sunday. She IS survived by one brother, Clay Nowlin. and three sisters. Misses Corrie Bonnie and Emma Nowlin The funeral was held at o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Mrs. Rose. E. Kuhne

Mrs. Rosa E. Kuhne, aged 66. died yes- terday afternoon at 4.45 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs J. l.. Moore 1905 Sixteenth street, north. Flu neral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the residence of her son. H. Kuhne, 206 North Hawkins street. h. terment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. J. E. Morris will officiate. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. J. L. Moore, and a son. H. Kuhne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Mrs. N. k. Hammond

Gadsden, December 0-(Specal.)- 1.-The funeral of Mrs. M. F. Hammond was held at Attalla this afternoon at 2 o'clock. She was the mother of Joe Hammond, and we'll known in this sec tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Mrs. Josephine Brown

Gadsden, December 20.--(Special, )-Mrs. Josephine Brown, 79 years old, died sud- denly Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. M. Johnson. The body was taken to Sulphur Springs, where the funeral was held this after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
w. M. Malone

Funeral services over the remains of W. M. Malone, aged IS, well known Confederate veteran of this city, who passed away Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the family residence, 7433 First avenue, East Lake, will be conducted from the residence this morning at II o'clock Interment will be in East Lake cemetery. The deceased is survived by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21
Infant Wilson

The daughter Of MT. and Mrs. w. Ev- 'erett Wilson died Saturday at the resi- dence. 2704 Avenue G. Interment was Sunday at Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

News was received here Monday to the effect that Martin Scarbrough, formerly of this city. had been electrocuted at Hopewell, Va. the telegram being re- ceived by his brother, Sidney Scarbrough, without details. He Was severely burned several days ago..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-21

Following an established custom, mid night religions services will be held at the Church of St. Michael and All An gels in this city Friday night by the Rev. C. K Weller. rector. Tuesday night a play will be given by the students of the parish school.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26
The EndIasa Tala.

Once upon a time there was . kins who never worked. but sat on cushions all day long He liked to hear stories. He was always angry when a story came to an end
 One day he sent word to all the cities and towns that whoever told a story without an end should win a faireSt daughters. and should be heir after him; but whoever failed should have his head cut off.
 So this was a warning to the peo- pie.
 After this a young man came to his palace He said: King is it true that whoever tells an endless tale shah be heir after you? I have a story to tell"
 Tt is true" said the king
 Tell your story, will listen to il. =
 Once upon a time there was a man who kept his corn in the grainary. day they found the grainary. Then a locust went is ad carried out a grain of corn Then another locust went in Then another locust went in- Then another locust went in." For months and years he kept saying. Then an- other locust went in and carried out a grain of corn!"
 At last the king said. How many more locusts are going inE'
 oh said the man. they have only carried out one cubit- There are thousands more
 Then the king was so bored he told the man he should marry his daught- CT, and be heir after him. but he must never say locust to him again
 ALICE KRITEAuYER, Age A.
 North Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
Paul Revere at the Battle of Lexing-
 ton.

Dear Uncle Jed: General Gage heard that the patriots were getting stores and ammunition at Concord. On April 18th. about II o'clock at night. a body of 800 under Smith left Boston and started for Concord, and Paul Revere went ahead and told them the troops were coming.
 Soon the bells were ringing and when the troops reached Lexington they found the minute-men on the green.
 Major Pitcairn shouted Lay down your arms!" And he cried to his troops. -Firei"
 It was an awful battle. Parker said he would never run from the red coats. but he was wounded and was loading his gun when a bullet struck his heart Then the troops marcned on. leaving behind them seven Amer jeans lying dead.
 These were the first dead of the Revolution
 After this the English went to Con- cord and destroyed what stores they could ind
 The militia were gathering on the hills and shot from the British pick cts at the Concord bridge. where the farmer stood and fired a shot heard round the world.
 Every boy who was old enough to handle a gun was fighting, and the old men went along as good as they could The whole body of troops would have been killed if Lord Percy had not met them at Lexington.
 That day they lost about zS0 men The news spread fast and General Putnam who was blowing left his oxen and went to fight. After this he was called "Old Put" At night there were nearly twenty thousand men at work making en- trenchments-
 EDNA KENDALL, Age 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AWAKEs.
Japanese Customs.

Japan is called the Land of the ris- ing sum- it is also called the "F7owery Kingdom" The country is composed of islands, the largest of which is Hondo. next comes Yesso, and then Formosa- The islands are of volcanic origin.
 Most of the heavy work is done by men, one often seeing four men pull ang a dray loaded with goods. People think that this is because the country is backward and uncivi1ized. but this is not so as it would cost more to feed horses and the people would starye, and also because horses do not thrive there, though in Yesse horses run wild
 The Japanese do not write as we do but begin at the top of the paper and write every character underneath each other in columns.
 The people are fond of hot baths and every member of the family half scalds themselves two or three times a day A traveller was once speaking to a farmer You will please excuse my uncleanliness as I only have time to bath twice a day during the har- vest time'
 The largest city and capital is To- fkyo, which is also the chief port.
 PAUL E. MAURICE, Age 12.
 Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26
ALONG THE RHODE
 ISLAND SHORE
Many Eastsrp connsetieVt visiters ..
 the varioos Reserta.

The past week was. from the view point of the number of guests enter tained. the banner week of one of the busiest seasons ever experienced by the summer colonies along Sarragan- sett Bay, in which visitors from Nor were much in evidence.
 A number of visitors from Eastern Connecticut were among the large gathering at the tenth old home celc- bration at Seituate on Wednesday. An old-faahioned clambake prepared by one of the features of the day's pro- gramme and was highly praised by all who partook thereof.
 The Cossaxuck group of Camp Fire Girls from Mystic have been spending the past week tn cottage at Pleasant View.
 Mr. and 1frs. c. E. Lorett. who have been enjoying the hoapitalitiss of rela- lives in this city and vicinity for a fortnight. have returned to their home in Willimantic.
 Among the latest arrivals at Block Island are the Misses Robinson of Sa- chem street. Norwich
 Arthur Saunders of Greeneviile is visiting relatives at Olneyville for a few days
 Postmaster and Mira A. D. sayies of East RIllingly are spending couple OA NCEA8 dN AnG NaAhhh NlkN0EG &N Oakland Beach.
 Mrs. S. V. Morgan of Colchester was chaperon to a company of young wo- men who have been enjoying camping out at Pleasant View with headqnar- ters at Kun Inn. for the past ten days. There were nine girls with Mrs. Morgan, besides SeyeFa1 guests who spent the last weekend at the camp. The campers included Miss Ida Adams. Mrs. Daisy Morrison and Miss Alice Kennedy of Norwich: Miss Julia and Miss May Poste of Middlet0wn. Mes Kathryn Morgan. Miss Lucy Phelphs. and Miss Mabel Hiseox of Colchester and Miss Maud Clarke of East Hamp- ton
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Leonard and daughters. Misses Josephine and Char lotte Leonard. of Norwich. are guests over Labor Day of relatives at Bntton- woods.
 Mfr. and Mrs- Harry GrimIey and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26

tie window. hut it was more cheerfuf In the light than sitting in the dark corner. l sat down and wondered how long it would be heeors- my nsAster would come for me. n seemed almost an hour since he had gone
 I was just ready to bark when saw a big barrel close bv ma went towards t. A great pEle uf cal was behind ff. ran up the coal and looked over into the barrel There was some thing white inside: IL snslt good E reached over Wh0opt I Iost my balance and fell inside Oh. but waa scared I twisted myself ssI fen. sn1 so did not land on my head. but plump on my side. It wss dark inzfde. and when got over my fFiGht found the so good that thought I would taste It. so I bit on piece ate It. and liked It. Then I tried another mouth full Then ate a lot I was having a fine feast. when the celfzr -dooF opened. and heard mY master call
 "Roxyi Roxyt where are yoa7
 waited, for thought he wonld soon come after me knew l was dotng something wrong.
 He then came towards the barrel calling me: but did not answer. Al last he turned around. and was going Then I parked
 Where are you. you Roxyg- cried my master
 parked again He came to the bar rel and looked in
 What are you doing shere,- he asked
 could not wag my tail. for. I had sunk deep into the white stun Sc he caught hold of me and carried me upstairs Oh, how he laughed, He held me before a looking gfass- I wal almost black with coal dust, and the white stun was sticking to me
 50 you have tumbled into the soap fat barrel. have youg my master asked me es he took me into the stable to wash me
 wanted to tell him I was only hid- ing from the rats. but could not JESSIE BREHAUT- East Norwich. L. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26
THE EVERGREEN INN

'Quicki Nedl Get up and look out the windowi The snow has drifted in the night so much, it must be 10 feet deep out there!" and Henry hopped
 Ned icaped out of bed and ran to the window.
 sEct's dig a tunnel this morning to ! the big spruce tree" he cried. floor
 Both boys dressed as quickly as possible and were soon through their breakfast and ready to so out in the
 eve can start the path fnther shov- Sled and begin to tunnel where the drift Is go high." Henry said.
 The boys wosked fast as the snow was lishe and the tunnel progressed
 aWhaa would become of us if 1t caved in r. Ned asked.
 T don't believe we would have a very hard time to dig ourselves to the top. because you see the snow is not heavy." Henry answered.
 Suddenly . light came into the tun- mel at the end where they were dig- ging. and through the opening they formed by. the dropping branches Of formed by the dropping branches Of the spruce tree.
 .'what . grand playhouse. Hen-y' Wen hnvo this tunnel Tor our prt- come in. Just look at the birds hid don in the branches from the storm all kinGs"
 B0tH boys peered excitedly through tha~6pcning in the end of the tunnel at ts1e birds.
 T don't sec what they can find to cnt," said Ned. Let's go into the house and get them some food. they muat hc nearly starving by this
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26
The Story ss Grace parlina.

One wild, stormy night. Grace Darling lay in her little room in c lighthouse on the northeast coast of England.
 The wind. and the waves dashing against the rocks had awakened her. and she could not go to sleep again Suddenly she thought she heard e cry She listened. Yes. surely that was a cry for help She sprang out of bed and ran to her fathers room.
 "Oh, fathePi" she cried Wake upi There's a wreck en one of the is lands. and hear people calling for help"
 Mir Darling dressed as fast as he could, and Grace did %, too Ohi how her fingers tremhled- lt seemed to her she never could get dressed; but when she heard her father open the door she was ready, and they went out togsth- or,
 It was pitch dark and they could see nothing but the water.
 We'll have to wait for the daylight = said Mir. Darling. 90 back to, the lit- tic house they vent They could see people eifnging to the wreck. How anxiously they watched the boat. Sometimes it seemed as though the hungry waves would surely swallow
Norwich bulletin., 1915-08-26
The Danube River.

The Volga is the largest river in Europe. The Danube comes next in size. It is about one thousand, eight hundred miles long. It rises in Ger many, winds through beautiful scenery and empties into the Black sea It has seven mouths. ftsis of great import ance as it is the only European river that flows east and west. In early times its valley was the highway Of the barbarians or savageS of the East on their expeditions to Europe. It is hard to travel on it on ac- count of the reefs. shadows and rapids, but it is rapidly being improved. The worst part is the narrow part called The Iron Gate" where the river is shut in by great, high rocks on each side, is full of rapids and wiirlpools. but steamboats can go by now safely because a channel was cut through that ledge of rocks. Steam boats go from Vienna down the Danube to Constantinople in about one week.
 ELIZABETH PARKER, Age 13.
 Mansfield.