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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
AUSTRIAN OPINION

Vienna, December 15.-(By Courier to Berlin, via London. 1.-The American note relating to the Ancona has not yet been published by the Austrian newspapers, hence the contents of the note are known to only a few of the most prominent officials One of the leading men in Vienna has summed up the situation for the Associated Press as follows
 My position requires me to keep in close touch with public sentiment and there is no doubt what that sentiment is Whether the United States breaks off relations with Austria-Hungary rests entirely with her.
 America could not injure us much more as an open enemy than she has al- ready done. She has supplied munitions of war to our enemies and beyond doubt has prolonged the war, which otherwise would have been over long since? Our diplomatic and consular officers there have been shamelessly harried and per secuted and have been grossly insufted by the press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
SITUATION GRAVE

Washington, December 15-While the the gravity of the situation existing between the United States and Austria Hungary is emphasized by the state- ment of the Austrian admiralty giving unqualified approval of the action of the submarine commander who sank the Ancona, officials here said tonight they were not surprised to find the ad- miralty supporting its officer.
 It was pointed out that the German admiralty vigorously defended the tor pedoing of the Lusitania and that the concessions made by Germany to the United States in the matter of her con- duct of submarine warfare were, the work of the Berlin foreign office in spite of the naval authorities
 Officials observed that the statement reveals that the submarine commander supplemented his first report on the destruction of the Ancona and turned in his log, thus apparently disposing of reports that the Vienna govern ment was handicapped in preparing an answer to the American note by ina bility to communicate with the com mander.
 A reply from Austria is expected before the end of the week, but no word had been received tonight to indicate just when it would arrive.
 The United States has demanded that Austria disavow the sinking of the liner, punish the submarine commander, make reparation for the Americans who lost their lives or were injured and give assurances that such acts vii not be repeated.
 In spite of the fact that there has been little evidence of tension such as exist ed at the time Germany and the Uni tee States were exchanging notes over submarine warfare, it generally is be- lieved in official circles that failure to make satisfactory reply to these de- mands will be followed by a rupture in diplomatic relations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16

Vienna, December 14-(By Courier to Berlin, via London, December 15.)-The Austro-H Hungarian admiralty is entirely of the submarine commander who was Responsible for the sinking of the Italian steamer Ancona. On the contrary it ap- proves his conduct fully, and declared that he would have been considered as having failed to perform his duty if he had allowed the Ancona to escape.
 The reply to the American note, it is understood, will be delivered soon, possi, ply Wednesday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
Delivered to Penfield-Is Ready to Enter Into Ex-
 change of Opinions
CAPTAIN IS UPHELD
 BY THE ADMIRALTY
Statement Issued Tuesday Saying No Fault Can Be Found With Course of Submarine Commander.
 Anxiety at Washington
REPLY IS CoNCILIAToRY

London, December 16.-The Austrian reply to the note from the United States regarding the Ancona case has been delivered to Frederick C. Penfield, Uni ted States ambassador at Vii enna, it is announced in dis patch received here. The reply states that the Austro- -Hungar- ian government is prepared in principle to enter into an eX- change of opinion with the American government and leaves it to the Washington cabinet to draw up the individ- ual legal maXims which the com mander of the submarine that sunk the Ancona is alleged to have violated. The government expresses sympathy with the victims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
suPER-zEpPELrN DESTROYED

Copenhagen, December 15. (Via London )-A report of the destruction of the super-Zep- pelin. L-22, was received from Schleswig today by Copenha- gen newspaper. It is said nearly all of the 40 members of the crew were killed or wounded.
 The loss of the super-Zep- pelin is said to have been due to the accidental explosion of a bomb as the airship was leav- ing it's shed. The explosion de- molished the shed.
 According to the account, the accident occurred fortnight ago. The Zeppelin had been in service only few weeks. It is described as sister ship of the L-1S, recently reported to have been destroyed by an ex- plosion at Tondern. It was of the latest type, with invisible gon6 blas, platforms at the top of the envelope and detachable rafts for use in case of acci- dent while crossing the sea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Sir John French superseded Austrian commander upheld by ad-
 miralty.
 Special war tax well on it's way to
 final victory.
 Patterson defeated in run-off by big
 majority. 2-Jackson highway meet today to be
 largely attended. 3-The Holland letter. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Pickpocket gets away with SIPS at
 depot.
 Weatherly yields street department to
 James D. Truss
 Judge Davis says he is going to get
 into ad conventolp. 5--Society. 7--Sports. g. Markets. 10-Doty to speak to real estate men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
AncOna Note

Rome. December 15.-Delayed) 1.-The full text of the American note to Aus trla on the Ancona was printed tonight by all the newspapers. None of them added any comment, apparently wishing to avoid any appearance of interference With this phase Of the Ancona incident as only concerning the United and Aus tria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
Peace Proposals

\ Yuma, Ariz, December l0.-Bearine peace proposals from Esteban Cantu' ln- 2dependent governor of Lower California Francisco Borquez and pr. Ignazio Roe na ssed through Yuma today en route from Mexicali to Douglas to confer with General Obregon, the Carranza leader
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
AUSTRIANS ADVISED
 TO LEAVE SALONIKI

Paris December 15-According to dis patch to the Temps from Saloniki under Sundays date the Austro- Hungarian con- sulate has advised Austrians and Hun garians to leave that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
FORD REACHES oRKNEYs


 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, December 15.-The steamship Oscar II. having on board the Ford peace party, arrived here early today.
 London, December 15--At both the foreign office and the American embassy, it was stated this afternoon the dispatch an- nouncing the arrival of the steamer Oscar II, with the Henry Ford peace party on board, was the first news re- ceiyed in London concerning the steamer. At the American em- bassy confirmation was obtained later that the oscar II had been taken into Kirkwall. It was said this was presumably in order that the steamer might, be examined. No further details were obtainable at the embassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

1 The war office announcement reads as 1 follows:
 General Sir Douglas Haig has been appointed to succeed Field Marshal Sir
 John French in command of the armies | in France and Flanders Since the commencement of the war during over 16 months of severe and in | cessant strain. Field Marshal French has most ably commanded our armies in
 France and Flanders, and he has now, at | his own instance, reinqushed that com mand.
 l His majesty's government with full appreciation of and gratitude for the con | spicuous service which Field Mar l shal French has rendered to his country | at the front, have, with the Kings ap- proval requested him to accept the ap- pontment of Field Marshal French com
 handing in chief the troops stationed in
 the United Kingdom and Field Marshal l French has accepted that appointment | The King has been pleased to confer upon Sir John French the dignity of Viscount of the United Kingdom
 HAIG A SCOTCHMAN General Sir Douglas Haig. who will
 succeed Field Marshal Sir John French
 as commander of the British forces in
 France and Belgium, is 54 years old, He began his military career with the Seventh Hussars in 1885 and served in 1 the Sudan and South African cam
 paigns, in both of which he won dis i tinguished honors and promotions At 1 the outbreak of the present war, he | was general officer commanding at Aldershot and afterwards was made | commander of the first army l Several times during the war Gen
 eral Haig has come in for high praise in the dispatches of the general he is
 succeeding At the battle of the 1 Aisne, his conduct was described by 1 Field Marshal Sir John French as
 bold. skllful and decisive" In No vember of last year. Sir Douglas, then
 lieutenant general, was promoted to 1 the rank of general for distinguished
 service in the field.
 SIR JOHN FRENCH l Field Marshal French in his dispatch
 tc the British war office describing the famous retreat from Mons, credited l Sir Douglas with having extricated his corps from difficult position at Lam drecies.
 i "I sent urgent messages to the com mander of the two French reserve di- i visions on my right to come up to the
 assistance of the first corps. which | they eventually did. said the field
 marshars dispatch. Partly owing to 1 this assistance, but mainly to the skill. {, full manner in which Sir Douglas Haig l extricated his corps from an excep- I tonally difficult position in the dark
 ness of the night they were able at dawn to resume their march south to- wards Wassigny on Ouise. General Haig, is a Scotchman He l won his first honor under General Kit chener in the Sudan, where he was pro- noted to brevet major on the fieldj
 for gallantry at Atbara and befors 1 K Khartoum. Htf sia s 44t -1 Y
 Field Marshal Sir John French had tContInued on Page. Teal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16

NEW SOMMANDEkS CAREER
 Sir Douglas Haig is nine years younger than his former chief and, like him, won his spurs us a cavalry officer. His first commission was in the Seventh Hussars and as has been the case with most Brit ish officers of higher rank he saw service ln the Sudan, India and Africa He was chief staff officer to Sir John trench during the Colesburg operations when the British cavalry had a difficult task in trying to round up the mobile Boer com nandoes. Later he was given command or group of columns and after the south African war was made inspector general of cavalry in India, one of the most coveted commands for cavalry of- iicers in the British army.
 Later he became chief of staff in India and at the outbreak of the war was gem eral officer commanding at Aldershot From there he took the first army to brance and upon him has devolved the carrying out of many of the plans of General Joffre and Field Marshal French. in the retreat from Mons, the battle of the Marne and the various engaaements Which followed, including the battle of Neuve Chapelle and the latest offensive in September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-16
General French Becomes Commander in Chief of Armies in British Isles-Is Created Viscount
ALL CONNECTION WITH JOFFRE APPOINTMENT IS DENIED IN LONDON
Official Report Says Gen. eral French Is Succeeded in Command by Subordi- nate at Own Request

London, December 1e-Field Marshal Sir John French, who at his own re- quest has been relieved of the command of the British forces in France and Flanders, has been succeeded by General Sir Douglas Haig. Since the landing of the expeditionary force Sir Douglas Hair has commanded the first army and ha, been repeatedly mentioned in dispatches by his chief, whose place he now takes
 The change had been expected for sometime and 1t was announced in the House of Commons yesterday (Wednes- day) that a statement would be published immediately.
 Sir John French becomes commander ir chief of the armies in the United Kingdom, and for his 16 months' services at the front has been created Viseount of the United Kingdom
 Although many names had been men, toned as the possible successor of Field Marshal French, including that of the Duke of Connaught the appointment it is said, was anticipated in the best in- formed circles.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-10-29
NJ. LOCUST HILL.

The following guests were enter
+.irad at Three Gables" the home
- Nj and Mrs. E. M. Raubensnne,
sunday: MIR. and Mrs. Edward more
Ioclx and daughters, Grace ana MAT
gnret of Pennville, and Mr.. and MIS-;
Ranbanstfne and sons, Ralpn anu
George. of Grangeville; Mr.. and MRS.
Harry Stonesifer, MIR. and Mrs 80
~ Raubenstine and children, Paul,
waiter. Hilda and Robert, George ana
CHARLES Warner, Bernard Wagamans
George Mummert and Cyril Neloerer.
The Reformed communion services
uhich were held at St. Bartholomew
Church. Sunday morning, BY me pas
+nr- Rev. J. I'LL Hartman, were largely
attended. A class of IL catecnumens
waa confirmed. The class included
TIA Misses Carrie Gobrecht, Katie
LAWYER, Rosie Gobrecht, Bertha Wilo-
asin. Mary Leese and Lulu krum-
rine and Paul Wentz, Earl hopp'
Paul Berwager, Albert Leppo, Emory
Rerwager and Edmund Leppo.
CHESTS at the home Of Mr.. and MIS-
Eahia AFTER Sunday were Nit. anu
Mrs. S. H. Spangler and Mr.. and MIS-.
Edgar Yingling and children, Mabel
Ralph and Harry, OF Silver Run, Nd;
Rufus Jones and Miss Elsie Bachman
and Grace Beachtel, OF Pine Hill, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Steiner and
child, Jacob Leppo and The Misses
ZELDA and Bertha Leppo motored 10
the Frederick fair, last Thursday TO-
MI. Sterner's new Dodge car.
The Carroll County heed Band fur
nished music Tor the first session of
the Pleasant Hill Band Fair and Ba-
zaar Saturday night The bazaar
viii by held each Thursday and Sat
urday evening until November the
6th.
George d. Jones and Miss Mary
Gromes were quietly married recent
Iy.
Rev. E. l.. Hughes preached intro
ductOry sermons at Bart's III IN
Church Sunday at 10 a. m. and at q
ID. IN. Large congregations greeted
the new pastor at each service
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Simpson and
children, Of Summit Station, spent
Saturday night at the home Of Jacob
Leppo.
Miss Ida Leese, OF York, and Gin
ton Bowman, of Seven Valleys, spent
Sunday at the home Of her brother,
Jacob E. Leese.
Some of our young people attended
Uncle Toms Cabin at the Opera
House, Hanover, on Monday night.
Visitors at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Feeser on Sunday were
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Feeser ana son
Mr. and Mrs. John Feeser and son
Charles, Mr. and Mrs. John Stone
sifer, MIR. and Mrs. John Markle and
children, Misses LATHE Stump, Hilds
Bish, Messrs. Ammon Mummert and
Adam Rebling.
At st. Bartholomew church Sun
day school at al IN. Preaching at 10
a. m. by Rev. Geo. E. Shelter.
Messrs. Bernard Wagaman, Cyril
Neiderrer, George Mummert. Johr
Hartlamb and Ivan Shaenbrook, of
Square Corner. visited George and
Charles Warner on Sunday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-10-29
DUBLIC SALE
Valuable Real Estate

The undersigned, a. Attorney IN
fact BY virtue OF a power Oh attorney
from Washington Pinkney Baker e.
al.. dated October 4, 1915, and record
ed among the Land Records OF Car
roll county, will sell at public sale, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1S, 1915,
AT 4 O'Clock, p. m., on tn premises,
III the forks between the Ridge Road
and the Roop Road, on the road from
the Ridge Road to NIT Olivet Church,
about miles northeast OF Mt. Airy,
all that valuable farm, containing
So ACRES OF LAND,
more or less, which was Dequeathed
BY the last will and testament Oh Jonh
Hoo. unto Zadoc ". Hood, LOT lie
with remainder to hi brothers ana
sisters children. The improvements
consist of a good room weather
boarded DWELLING HOUSE, Darn,
wagon shed, good barrack. and other
necessary Outbuildingsi a well oI
good water at the door, and gooo
spring nearby About
Is ACRES OF GOOD TIMBER.
The balance in good farming con-
dition. The farm has good fences All
adioins the lands of Samuel G. Poole,
IC. Oliver Welsh, Clarence P- Baker,
Jason p. Hood and others.
Terms of Sale:-One-third cash,
the other two thirds in two equal pay
ments of six months and twelve
months, respectively to r. secured by
The notes Cf the purchaser with APP
proved security, bearing interest from
the day Of sale. No deed given until
ali payments are made, or all cash
at THE option of the purchaser
JESSE WV. HOOD,
Thee +. Brown, Solicitor Atty
E. I'LL. Mercer, auct- oct22-ts
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TyHE Dairy Maid Separators and the
I Clover Leaf Manure SDreaders
sold by p. +. Bennett. of Sykesvlhe,
are tim most mo o-date Machines NOW
made. HID
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CARE YOU A KENTUCKIASr ask
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-10-29

Theo. +. Brown, Solicitor. Atty
E. I. Mercer, auct Oct22-ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-10-29

In pursuance Of the requirements on !
pnhlic General Laws, herewith publish
the following officers who are in arrears
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-04-05

In many respects the observance
Of Easter day may be considered the
most important anniversary within
the history Of the calendar Of the
church The solemnily and noarn-
ing Of the Lenron season have given
place 70 the birth Of the glorious sun
light q Ezstertide. and the christian
World recognizes and appreciates that
this Is the period for rejoicing In
cOmmemorztIOn OF the potential fact
that Jesus Christ conquered death.
and that he wzs. and is today. as
promised. the risen Lord. the Saviour
81 the Iorld
The various denominations in To
nopzh held appropriate services com
msmoEzrive Of the great event and
ST MARKS Episcopal church partici-
pated Eigh the rest in paying homage
to the resurrection Of the King Of
Kings and Lord Of Lords The altar
and ehanceI Of the church were beau
tlfuIIy adorned wirh the delicate
lilies OF the valley, and the musical
portion Of the programme as rem
dered By the choir vas Of a most
commendabIe character, and in this
connection. Miss Orrett. who sang
the offertory solo. Perfect Day is
deserving OF special mention. The
rector chose his text from the LIST
EpistIe Of ST. Peter. l-3 verses. also
from the 14th chap. OF ST. John. sth
verse. The discourse was replete
with the beautiful attributes that
dominated the character Of Jesus
Christ.
The following announcements were
made Sunday school al 10 O'Clock
next Sunday morning Celebration
OF holy communion az 4 p N. and
baptism. evening prayer and sermon
al 7:30 as usual A confirmation
class viii be organized on Sunday
afternoon in preparation for the visit
Of the bishop on Whit Sunday. A
, meeting Of the Ladies' guild will be
held at O'Clock Friday. and a full
attendance is earnestly desired On
Monday evening. the 18th inst. a
meeting Of the congregation will take
place to receive general reports in
connection with the work Of the
church. and also for the election o.
new yestry for the ensuing year.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-04-05
TONOPAHNS ENJOY A
100 MILE DRIVE SUNDAY
-FOUR AUTO LOADS SPEND EAs-
TER SUNDAY IN SMOKY
VALLEY

A party Of eighteen Tonopah peo-
pie enjoyed picnic yesterday at
Darragh's hot springs. it requiring
four automobiles TO convey. Kelley
Bros. gave the party. Machines were
furnished BY Messrs. Kirchen, Kelley.
Stewart and Campbell A splendid
dinner. Italian style, was enjoyed.
The site OF the outing is so miles
from Tonopah On return of the
party John Wesley Steward was pre-
scented with beautiful leather medal
by Master Mechanic Reed OF the To
nopah Extension and was given the
title Of the Barney Oldfeld OF Ne
taGl. Round Mountain and Manhat-
ten we're visited on the trip and the
mahogany was plentifully decorated.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-04-05
EASTER SERVICE IN THE CHURCHES OF TONOPAH

Holy week was celebrated wfrh
he usual services at 81 Patrick's
Catholic church and on sunday the
Easter services were given with
great solemniry a high Eass al 10
CTclock
The choir gave an excellent rendi-
ton Of Giorza's magnificent mass in
G which is Of the Italian school and
contains some beautiful work for
both choir and soloists
Particularly We must mention the
e in Splrtium Sanctum. rendered
most artistically b. Miss Muriei
R0bb. the soprano. who sang with
more power than usual
Miss Laura Fariello Is a decided
acquisition 10 the choir and showed
hne contraIto voice OF considerable
power in her solo. ~Qul TOLLS Pc
cato. The bass solo vas also ren-
dered i9 an efficient manner. whilst
the Nork OF the choir vas all that
could be- desired.
Mr.. Arthur Borrows oTertoYy, The
ANUS Amman. from Rossini's Sta
mat Mater. was given the full force
which he always applies to his sing.
ing and was greatly appreciated
Ms Hiram Bilyeau oficiated at the
organ with her usual ability and con
tributed much to the success Of the
mass. Mr.. W E Gillian is an excel
lent yiolinist and gave entire salts
faction as leader
We understand that Mr. BOrrOws
has been requested to repeat the
same music next Sunday and has
consented TO do so. 50 that those
who could not get seats last Sunday
xiIl have the opportunity to do so
next Sunday Mr. Borrows directed
the music with his usual ability
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-04-05
PERSONAL

NORMAN z SMITH a mining man
81 Belmont. Is in town
BERT SMITH arrived this morning
from Reno on a business errsnd.
MISS VERNE VAN METER vas a
passenger this morning Tor Goldheld-
MRS. W. c. HARDING and mother
arrived yesterday from Oakland
MRS. CHARLES RICHARDS vas a
departure for Sacramento this morn
ing
JH. BOLIN. field marshal for the
Reno Evening Gazette. IS here on a
business errand.
ATTORNEY GENERAL THATCH-
Err is here from Reno on a case be-
fore Judge AyerilI
MISS MARY HARRINGTON re-
turned this morning from Silver
Peak. where she spent Easter with
her parents