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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
NEGROES ARE CAUSING
 MANY VACANT HOUSES

Washington. December 29.-(Special.) The fact that there are 10000 vacant homes in Washington because of the proximity of negro residences, has in- duced certain leaders to apply to Con- gress for a segregation law.
 And for the first time in many years the race question might be injected into Congresses question always dodged because of African political influence in certain "close" states.
 c. F. Mercier, large land owner discussed the proposition today with District Commissioner Browniow. It is not known whether the commissioner encouraged his visitor or not. It is known, however, that among other things MT. Mercier asid
 '.I bought a new home in the north west section of the city few years ago. paying therefor s7500. Very soon Ia negro family was domiciled the next door to me. I had to move. l can't sell my property for s400o. I can recite a number of cases in which property has greatly declined in value on ac- count of the ~promiscuous location of the negroes"
 Mir. Mercier states that there are 10000 vacant homes in Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
CARRANzA TROOPS
 ARRIVE AT JUAREZ.
Eleven Generals and 10000 Villa Soldiers Surrender
 at Chihuahua

Fl Paso, Tex, December 29-Eight hun d1ed Carranza soldiers, the first to reach Juarez arrived there today from Chihua- hua City More are expected tonight and 5000 soldiers are due from Sonora points.
 General Elizondo, commanding the troops arriving today said General Ire vino had sent a detachment westward to clear out the Guerrero district of small forces led by Generals Villa, Med- navietia and presumably General Rodri- guez.
 Eleven generals and 10000 Villa soldiers surrendered in Chihuahua City to General Trevino, according to ElizonGo. South of Chihuahua City the country is pacifed, he said.
 The campaign against the Zapata or ganization in Morelos would be under taken by General Gonzales from Mexico City, he declared, about January 1.
 The railroad between Mexico City and Chihuahua City is operating regular train service and as fast as the Villa soldiers are mustered out at Chihuahua City they will be sent to the border here to be paid and returned to their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
JUDGE J. M. CHILTON
 DIES AT CAPITAL
One of Best Known Lawyers in the State Succumbs to an Attack
 of Apoplexy

Montgomery. December 29.-(Special.) Judge J. M. Chiffon, a lifetime resident of Montgomery, and one of the best known lawyers in Alabama, died at his home here early this morning from an attack of apoplexy. Judge Chiffon was stricken on Tuesday morning. following a visit to Mountain Creek. but it was not thought at that time that it would be se- rious. He was 07 years old.
 Judge Chiffon is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. Lawrence Anderson and Mrs. ,E. l.. Thornton, and five sisters, Mrs. l.. Abercrombie of Texas, Mrs. Boiling Williams of Louisiana Mrs. Mary Chiffon Jones of Montgomery Mrs. w. s. Thor ington and Mrs. Stanley Speer of At lanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
WARDEN OSBORNE MAKES $2000 BOND Wants a Fair Chance-Still Asserts Conspiracy Was
 Matched Against Him

White Plains, N. Y, December %. Thomas Mott Osborne, warden of Sing Sing, indicted on seven counts yesterday, appeared here today and offered 5000 bail for appearance later, to answer to the charges. No date for the pleading was set.
 Warden Thomas M. Osborne of Sing Sing prison went to White Plains today for appearance before the supreme court to answer to indictments by the Westchester county grand jury charging him with per- jury. neglect of duty, mismanagement and immortality. John B. Riley, the state su- perintendent of prisons, who, it is under stood, discussed the case with Governor Whitman last night, announced that MT. Osborne would be removed as soon as a successor could be found.
 When informed of Superintendent Riley's intention the warden said:
 'If Superintendent Riley is not a party to the foul conspiracy against me, he will do what any decent man will do- that is, give me fair show while wait ing to see whether I am guilty or not. This indictment surely does not convict me nor would it ever do So"
 It was learned today that after he was informed of his indictment, MT. Osborne addressed the 1900 prisoners at Sing Sing gathered in the mess hall; told them that it is possible that he would be suspend ed, and exacted from them promise to live up to the principles of the Mutual Welfare league and to continue order and discipline. Every prisoner in the hall stood up to pledge himself as requested. Don't be disturbed about me-" said MT. Osborne, 1T will be surprised if the citi- zens of this state who have been fighting for free and honest government of prisons do not get together before another day passes and protest against the action of the district attorney and grand jury of WeStcheStar cOunty''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Very High Wind

Atlanta, December 29-Effects of the high winds and heavy rainfall of last night and early today gsadually were wearing off in this section to- night. In south Georgia, however, rivers were just beginning to rise and the weather bureau at Macon an- nounced that flood stages were to be expected in the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers in that section within the next 36 hours. The Chattahoochee river be- gan falling here late today.
 Minor property damage and inter- ruption to wire communication, which is in process of restoration tonight, is reported throughout this section.
 Heavy rains also fell today in South Carolina, but did no marked damage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

daughter from rape or other abuse; or to save his children from abduction and torture. It is a waste of time to discuss with any man a position of such folly, wickedness and po1troon- cry"
 At present in this world and for the immediate future,' wrote Colonel Roosevelt in conclusion. "it is certain that the only way successfully to op- pose the might which is the servant of wrong is by means of the might which is the servant of right
 Several of the delegates in discus sion pronounced the coloneis theory fallacious.
 Prof. John Meg of the American Peace society attacked the colonePs argument, saying he took it that MT. worth while discussing" is the ques- tion of national preparedness.
 FALLACY IN THEORY
 "There is a fallacy in Colonel Roose- velt's theory" said he, which is com mon to all militarists and those who think 1t necessary to maintain anna ments for peace purposes. The general idea that Belgium, Persia and Poland and other countries have suffered is no reason to believe that the instru- ments which have caused that suffer- ing should be increased"
 Professor Hayes of the University of Illinois said he agreed with Colonel Roosevelt up to a certain point.
 "Roosevelt's citations from history" said he, "have overlooked the great elements of change All great steps in advance have been called impracticable up to the moment of accomplishment" :"
 Professor Dealy of Brown univer- sity took a similar view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

4 WEEK or so ago it was pre- "A dicted quite generally by 4 A the so-called savants of the street that the Jefferson thea tre would find "The Birth of a Nation' a white elephant at a$2 scale of admission. However, such has thus far not been the case, for at every matinee and evening since Monday night the Jeffersch theatre has been sold out and the indications point that tickets will be at a premium the remainder of the week.
 And "The Birth of a Nation" is a moving picture.
 Look back five years-five short years-and try to think of S2 picture then. People even now gasp at the admission fee charged to see "The Birth of a, Nation-that is, they grumble until they have actually entered the theatre-and they are stunned by a gamut of emotions, and they usually leave the theatre with a solemn VOW to urge all their friends and ac- uuaintances to attend and see TOT themselves the wonders Of this pictorial masterpiece.
 All attendance records are eX- pected to be broken at the New Years matinee and evening of "The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Storm Going North

Washington, December 29.--The center of the storm that was over Alabama Tuesday night advanced rapidly north east and tonight it's center was off Cape Cod. Storm warnings were displayed only along the New England coast This storm caused rains in the south Atlantic and east gulf states and the lower Mis- sissippi valley.
 The weather bureau predicts fair wealth. CT Thursday in the southeast of the Mis- sissippi river. Rising temperatures also are forecast for the middle gulf states with no decided temperature changes elsewhere in the south within the next AS hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
ABOUT THE CENSORSHIP

And Colonel House will endeavor to es- tablish more cordial relationship between Germany and America. As is known, Ger many has always resentede the fact that the United States censors all wireless messages fled on American shores for foreign countries. Germany harbors, this government has reason to believe, resent ment, believing that thes action of the United States was taken for the specific purpose of preventing German representa- tives from discussing matters in private with Germany's home departments.
 And Colonel House may be required to bring back a report as to why it is that while Germany professes fondness for the American people, it is strongly in- clined to hatred toward the present ad- ministration.
 The visit of Colonel House is regarded as of extreme importance, and that it will have a vital bearing on the future rela- tionship of the United States and the warning nations of Europe is confidently believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
UNDERWOOD SATISFIED
 WITH NEWLANDS BILL

Washington, December 29.-(Special) ) Senator Underwood issentirely satisfied in that Senator New.ands, chairman of the committee on interstate commerce, has introduced resolution providing for the appointment of joint committee of the House and Senate to study the transpor- tation problem.
 As is known, Senator Underwood has long fostered the idea that the solution of this problem would work for industrial prosperity in America. He made several speeches on the subject last summer, and 1t was at his suggestion that the President Incorporated in his message recommen- dation that the railroad auction be il- jected into Congress.
 The Age-Herald immediately after the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Mrs. Hare Dead

Astoria, Ore, December 29..-M Francis Ellen Hare, oldest white wol an in the northwest. diod here ls night at the age of 1v4 years. s was born February 5, 1911. in Wi chester, Va. and married Joseph He in Woodsfield, O., in 1927. Her fath the late Judge Davenport. occupied t bench in the supreme court of V ginia and also served three terms Congress. Of eight children born her seven survive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
HOUSES MISSION TO
 EUROPE WILL PROVE AS HARD AS SEVEN TASKS OF HERCULES
(Continued from Page One)

in his over-anxiety to serve this country has attempted to advise other ambassa- dors, and has, as result, aroused their resentment. He will be informed that his functions do not overlap any other coun- try wherein is posted an American repre- sentative.
 And the government has been at great difficulty in the past in receiving reports from Ambassador Marye at Petrograd. This representative will be advised to use the mails more expeditiously. And Am bassador Gerard will be advised, it is learned, to report on an interview which he had with the Kaiser sometime ago. And all ambassadors will be warned to exercise care in not displaying feeling, ir- respective of, whether or not they side with the allies or the Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
At Knoxville

Knoxville, December 29.-Wind, which reached velocity of 40 miles an hour accompanied by hard rain, did slight damage in this section early today in up roofing trees and breaking glass. Street car service was impaired a few hours and many telephone lines put out of service. Crews of workmen have been busy all day restoring telephone service on out-of- town lines. During the day the Tennes- see river rose over 10 feet, but no dam age is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Chattanooga Feels It

Chattanooga, December 29.-Chatta- nooga was swept by 60-mile wind early this morning, causing damage estimated at several thousand dollars. Local tele- phone and telegraph communication was broken until late in the morning. Bir- mingham and Hartman were the only points that could be reached by long dis tance telephone. Temporary repairs made by extra forces of linemen restored local wire service this afternoon.
 The roof of the Southern Saddlery com- pany's plant was blown off, and the steamers Chattanooga and Joe Wheeler torn away from the river wharf.
 No deaths nor injuries were reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
NOTES OF THE STORM

The steamer arrived here today from Fowey, England, in charge of the mate. A mountainous wave smashed the starboard side of the bridge where the captain was standing and carried him and the s-eclI.ge into the sea. One sailor was badly injured. All the lifeboats but one were swept away, and considerable other damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Only Minor Damages

New Orleans, December 29.-With the exception of Biloxi, Miss, where the wind attained a velocity of 90 miles an hour, the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coasts suffered only minor damage from last nights storm. At and near Biloxi con- siderable damage was done to telegraph and telephone service and score or more of fishing boats were blown ashore A heavy rain accompanied the storm.
 Snow flurries were reported at several points in the northern part of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
COLONIAL
 TODAY The Submarine Pirate Featuring Syd Chaplin Brother of Chas. Caplin

and that apartments are exceeding popular because residents know tn into them no negro will be admittt The fact that segregation laws we adopted not long ago in Philadelph has given the citizens of Wsshingt hope that Congress will legislate
 accordance with their views, and n in accordance with the political e viron of it's individual members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Are Rescued

Mobile December 29.-Thirty negro lab- orers aboard a coal barge were rescued early today after spending the night drifting in Mobile bay. The barge broke loose from the tug Mary Whittich in the heavy gale of Tuesday night and went ashore on Little Point Clear on the east ern shore of the bay. No one was injured and the barge was not damaged. The high winds of Tuesday night seriously damaged telegraph and telephone wires in the vicinity of Mobile. Slight property damage is also reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Ford Recoyers

Detroit, December 29.-E. G. Liebo secretary to Henry Ford. who is turning from his European trip. a nounced today the, receipt of a vii less message from Mr. Ford stati that he is recovering his health a is enjoying the trip home. MT. For New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
SweepS Fayette

Uniontown, Pa, December 29.-A gale which blew 65 miles an hour swept Fayette county today, doing im- mense property damage and fatally in turing one man. Many buildings were unroofed and miles of wires were pros- trated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Card of Thanks

l wish to tender my sincere thanks to my friends for the many kindnesses dur ing my recent Bereavement.
 w. F. LANGTRY. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
At Memphis

Memphis, Tenn, December 29.-Rain and sleetstorm, which crippled wire com munication and disarranged railroad schedules throughout the Mississippi val ley today, had abated tonight and nor mal conditions gradually were being re- stored Only minor damage was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Is Drowned

Philadelphia. December 29.-Capt. J. Fell of the British steamer Cheviot Range was swept overheard and lost during a storm at sea December 22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending p. m., 75th
 meridian time, December g, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast Washington, December 29.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair and some what warmer Thursday; Friday cloudy. Georgia: Fair Thursday and probably Friday.
 Tennessee: Partly cloudy Thursday: Friday probably rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29
OIL WELL EQUIPMENT SOLD
UNDER A SHERIFF'S HAMMER

A sad, small echo of a once flour
ishing hope was heard yeste day 1t
the corner cf Richardson street and
Michigan avenue. when Sheriff Ben
]. Brown sold the derrick, drills and
all overhead equipment Of the On
tario oil we'll at sheriff's sale The
proceeding was under attachme emit Sc
cured against this property Of the
Ontario Oil Company. The purchaser
was the firm of Boyer Bros. & Co.
The Nampa Iron Con psny was the
claimant in whose favor the attach
merit was granted. A bill CT s19S.15
was the cause, unpaid since the
company went up in the adr.-on.a--
10 Democrat.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29
PoUNDMAsTER's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that !, w
R. Williams, Marshal and ex-offiiio io
Pound Master for the City of Pay
ette, have this day seized ard i'm
pounded the following described ami
mails. found running at large wi hin
the corporate limits of the City of
Payette, in violation of Ordinance Nc
u, of the said City, which ordinance
was passed and approved on the 20
day of September, 1903, to-wit:
One black mare about years
old, white hind feet, white star in
forehead, Branded @ ON left stifle.
One brown yearling colt all white
feet and white face, Branded @ on
left stnle,
And that on the 3rd day of May
1915. at The Banks Livery barn in
the said City of Payette, at The
hour Of Two O'Clock, P. M, the
said animals will be sold at public
auction to the highest bidder, un-
less the same shall be, before the
said date, claimed by the owner
thereof, and all charges and expens-
es incident to said seizure, i'm
pounding and keeping of the said
animals shall be paid by the said
owner.
Dated at Payette. Idaho, this %
day of April 1915.
w. r. WILLIAMS, Mars hal
And Pound Master for the City
of Payette.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29
LIBRARY NOTES.

Books Donated TO Paye.te Publ
Library, April Goth 1915.
b. Mrs. Geo. Baker-The Librar.
Of Choice Literature, Vol.
BY Ms. w. S. Brundage:
Lady Betty Across The Water.
The Girl of The Lmberlost
The Blue Flower.
Auld LIGHT Idylls
Allegories of The Heart.
Tom Browns School Days
Rab and His Friends
A Window In Thrums
When A Mans Single
The Second Generation
Truxon King.
Dorothy dale of Glenwood School
Christmas On Sure Point.
The Younger Set.
Dream Life
A Pasteboard Crown
Dorothy Vernon
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29

Jack Orr and L. D. Perkhiser went
to Emmett this morning where they
are engaged in taking down a pea
viner and loading it on the cars
to be shipped to Ogden, Utah.
Elmer Berry, fireman on the
Short Line was a visitor in Pay
ette on Saturday, coming to see his
sister Mrs. S. E. Paine before she
returned to her hcme at Pendleton.
Arthur Merritt who is engaged as
machinist at Jensen,s shop was the
victim of an accident on Wednesday
While working at the Emory wheel
steel filing and Emory dust flew in
his eyes and bruised them consider
ably. After visiting the doctor and
having the obstacles removed it is
thot he will be alright in few
days.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29
AFTER THE BATTLE

The election of Tuesday having
resulted in such a decisive victory
for myself and those who stoco
with me on the Citizens ticket as
to preclude any possibility of a
doubt as to how the situation was
regarded by the people when it came
/ to the matter of rendering their
final verdict, 1 feel that is is only
pl oper now TO make brief state
ment of a few pertinent facts con-
n.cted with the campaign.
Certain reports somehow or other
or other somehow gained general
publicity during tLe last days OF thu
campaign, that had, by promises
and pledges, subsidized both news
papers, and that by the same means
1 had secured the support of some
individuals, including the present
mayor and members of the city coun
ell.
1 never made any pledge or pro-
mise to the mayor or to any men,
Ter of the council OF to any en-
ployee thereof
l never made any pledge or pro-
mise of purchase, patronage or ap-
pointment to any newspaper or to
any individual.
Absolutely no man knows at this
time that he is going to receive any
appointment or patronage at the
hands of myself or those who ran
with me on the Citizens ticket, nor
has any valid reason for believing
that he possesses any such know
ledge.
am going to be mayor of Pay
cite while on the job, and believe
the men who will be associated with
me will live up to their opportuni-
ties TO give their best efforts to
The public welfare.
We want your help.
Yours truly,
BURT VENABLE.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29
THE ELECTION

The iChy Election has passed ant
Igood and efficient men have by the
vote Of their fellow citizens been
Ichosen to administer the af ais ol
\ the city for the next two years. To
no man or set of men is due the
credit of their selection. While the
ticket was made up Of men whom IT
was thought would be winners" IT
should be remembered that all the
tickets were made up of representa-
tive men and all capable, and that
the voters made their selection. The,
have expressed their faith and con-
fidence in the ten men chosen and
we believe that confidence is sure
to be justified in a coed clean ad-
ministration in which our every in
terest will be carefully weighed and
in which extravaganza in every fcl II
will be guarded against. Every coun-
Gil in the past has had to meet
knotty problems not to their liking
and it is not unlikely that such
will be the experience of our newly
elected officers. They will have to
take up the unfinished work Of their |
predecessors which in volume no
doubt exceeded that Of any previous
administration. hard, disagreeable
work, yet that which was deemed
for the public good Let us all give
them encouragement and what as
We can. They are the SER
wants of the people, and will be
glad to serve you we'll. No man
feels better than when he fees
hat he has the confidence and good
Will of his fellow men. The thing
% do now is for us to get together.
II you have imagined that you had
, sore spot, cut Il out. From this
ime on let the slogan Sjt work TO-
,ether".
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29
GRAND MASTER VISITS PAYETTE

On Thursday evening, April 22ndl
Idaho, Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge A. F. & A. NJ of Idaho, paid
Washoe Lodge No. % an official
visit Many of the members of the
Ontario ledge were present as vel
as visitors from Weiser and Cam
bridge A banquet followed the lodge
session and most enjoyable eve
ming spent.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-29
Oracle Prindle has the meas, es.

Oracle Prindle has the meas es.
Born Sunday April %, 90 J. Wei
don Berry and wife, a daughter.
Mr.. Gill Curry and wife arrived
Sunday evening for visit with Mrs
Curry's parents.
The P. V. crew went to Ontario
Sunday to attend a school of in
struction by the railroad officials.
Glen Wright OF Caldwell sre-
Saturday and Sunday in Payetse visi
ting with bis parents Mr.. and Mrs
A. E. Wright.
Al. Dunn went to New Meadow:
last Monday where he voted on Tues
day and then set about preparing to
move his Family to Payette.
Luther Peterson, Rural Mail Carri
er on Route No. has purchased g
Harley avidson Motor Cycle and
side car with which he will serve
the patrons on Payette-oregon Slope
route.