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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
OTTOMAN TROOPS
 SHOW ACTIVITY

Petrograd, January 2.-(Via London. 6:35 D. m.)-Ottoman troops are show ing renewed activity in the Caucasus. They have crossed the Russian from tier at three points.
 On December 21 two Turkish columns were directed toward Ardagan, 100 miles east of the frontier. One weLt through Ardanuch and the other marched from Olti pass, so miles fur ther south. A third column crossed the frontier at Zivin and took village on the upper Sarikamysh. Their position there is under constant artillery fire and both forces frequently resort to bayonet charges. The villgae is burn ing
 The Russians on December 27 stopped the Turkish advance at the river Laur- sin, IS miles to the southward, where fighting continued for possession of the village of Merdernek.
 At the same time a, battle was pro- gressing close to and west of Ardagan between the Russian garrison and a Turkish column advancing from Ar danuch On December 20 these Turks occupied the village of Bogdata, eight miles southwest of Ardagan, and the battle was being continued the next day at point between the village and the city itself
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
SEARCY RELEASED
 ON S13,0OO BOND Former Cullman County Treasurer Freed From
 Jefferson County Jail

J. D. Searcy, former treasurer of Gull man county, was released on three bonds aggregating s13,O0O from the county jail last night. Searcy had been prisoner awaiting trial on charges of embezzle- ment in connection with a shortage in funds of Cullman county for the past three months.
 There were three charges of embezzle- ment against Searcy. He was granted bond of s50o0 on a Jefferson county in dictment and bonds of $50O0 and $S000 on two indictments of Culman county.
 Searcy caused sensation in official circles several months ago by disappear ing with $25,O0O of the funds of Culman county. Culman county had voted for a $25 .00o bond issae and the bonds had been disposed of to the Jefferson County Savings bank. Searcy acting as treas urer of Cullman county. called at the bank and secured the s25,0OO and disap- peared,
 For weeks the police of the country hunted high and low for the missing of- ficial and finally the services of George H. Bodeker. former chief of police, were secured and after a few more weeks MT. Bodeker finally located Searcy in Iowa and the Cullman man was arrested. Ex- brought back to Birmingham for trial. At the last term of court the trial of Searcy was passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
WHITE LEADS FIGHT
 ON REED AMENDMENT
Helps to Defeat Provision to Strike Out Payment to lnfOrmers

Washington, January 2.-(SpcciaL)-Un der the lead of Senator White, sup ported by Senator Root. the Senate today voted down an amendment to the im- migration bill by Senator Reed, to strike out provision for the payment of 5000 to informers in cases of prepayment of trans portation of contract laborers to this country. The amendment was lost, Is to 29.
 In answer to Senator Curnmins, who spoke at length on the subject. Senator White said:
 "As general rule l am not in favor of statute giving privileges to inform CTS: l am opposed to that plan. Such statutes should be enacted only when strict necessity arises for them. think, though, that in this case. it is proper. This has been discussed from the standpoint of the undesirab,lity of hay ing prosecutions carried on by informers. | but that is neither the aim nor the effect O. the proposed statute; actually, it would be more useful in deterring persons from violating the law. Persons undertaking, to violate the law by importing contract ls bor will understand from the beginning that l: Is iH the power of tine party whom he imports to punish him for it "It is not the desire of the government to punish: the primary object is to p-e- vent violation of the law and this pso- posed statute would act as a tprev entive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
ON B0ARDSTEAMER
 ------4 t+ Ship Sailed From Baltimore and Caught Fire
 at Sea

New Orleans. January 1.--CoApus- tibles were found in hay on boar6the British steamer Rembrandt. whcb sailed from Baltimore recently aAl later caught fire, according to a state> ment made here today by A. Edlin, cap tain of the ship. The boat sailed from Baltimore loaded with horses for the allied armies in Europe. but was forced to put back into Newport News because of the fire.
 Captain Edlin said he was not ab- solutely certain the fire started from oombustibles surreptitiously placed aboard He said that fter fhe-> fire, had been extinguished "a thorougs search of the ship was made and tha powder and other combustiblesf hat been found. The powder was nc strongly encased and there was noth ing to indicate an attempt had bee l made to blow up the ship according s the statement. It was believed 4 might have been placed there to any fire that might have already stai ed. 2
 Captain Edlin positively Aenie matches had been found on the sN < or that any of the animals carrie t--. been mutilated as had been rel
 He said that 73 horses were sufsocf L immediately and that about 25 of thei died later from effects of the, elines end heat. The Rembrandt will take on 900 horses and mules here for Europe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
THINKS PHILIPINOS
 ARE UNIFIED TO
 GOVERN THEMSELVES

Washington, January 2.-Former
 President Taft today told the Senate
 committee working on the adrninistra-
 tion bill for enlarging Philippine in
 dependence that the Filipinos in his
 opn.on would be unfitted for self-gov ernment for the next 90 years-prop- sbly for the next half century. Demo crate party promises of independence, he declared. had resulted in unrest to which he attributed in a measure the recent revolutionary disturbances. Neither President Mckinley, Presi- dent Roosevelt nor himself, lie said, had contemplated turning the Philip pine government over to the natives before they were educated for self government. He quoted from President Wilson's writing that "self-government | is not mere form of institution. but a form of character"
 We cannot present the Filipino peo- pie with a character" said the former r President Tt must be acquired. You 1 cannot make over a people in one gen. eration. The time that will be neces- sary to train tho Filipino people for self government is the time that will be necessary to make them an Eng ] lish- speaking people. If you give these people independence now or by 1920 | either Diaz would arise in the Philip pines or they would get into a condi- | tion that caused the fall of Diaz in Mexico"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
EUGENE MAzzORCH|
 ISFATALLYSTABbED
Another NOrthside Merchant
 . Assaulted by Negroes
DESPERADOES ESCAPE
Mazzorchi Suffering From '3sa Wound in Head and Stab il. Back--Latter Regarded as
 Most Serious
! q

i-1leene Mazzcrchi who operates q fruit stand at Eighth avenue and Twenty eight street. north. was shot and stabbed by two negro desperadoes about seO O o'clock last night. Shaw's ambulance re- moved the, wounded man to St. Vincent's Hospital. where it was stated that there was little chance for recovery.
 Accounts of the affair are that a white man entered Mazzorchrs place about s:2O o'clock and called for soft drink. After drinking it the white man went out and two negroes immediately entered and called for 10 cents worth of oranges. Mazzorchi started to get the oranges and discovered on each side of him a negro one of whom had a pistol pointed at his head:
 Gimme yuh money. white folks" said the negro
 ct seemingly to get hin pocketbook and instead brought out pistol. He was promptly shot in the back of the head and also stabbed in the back by the ne- groes, who left him unconscious in a pool Of blood and escaped before persons at tracted by the shooting arrived on the scene.
 At the infirmary. it was stated that the bullet wound on Mazzorchi was slight, as it had glanced off the skull However 1t was stated that the knife wound was dangerous, as the blade had penetrated the lungs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03


 penses to fit that income, and have Q margin over to take care of che de- felt that now exists. In doing that, a great many reforms will have to be in- stituted-very possibly many offices will have to be abolished, and some departments may have to go.
 'I believe the state Is fortunate a. this time to have D man who under stands how to handle finances as gov ernor. Mr. Henderson has made ss sue cess of his own affairs, and l believe he will do for the state what he has done for himself. I believe in his ability, deavor to carry out his plans for bring ing our great state out of debt. I be- Iieve the legislature will stand isy him in this
 ''But in retrenching. I shall not fa- vor cutting down our appropriations for the public schools l believe Sve need reform and change in our plans of educating our boys and girls, put we must take no backward step here. ' believe our legislature should see 10 1t that every boy and girl in Alabama has fair cnance. I believe that every boy and girl should have an absolutely free tuition through at least the first seven grades I would favor more if the state were able to stand it.
 q believe the foregoing, are the .noro important subjects that ought to en- gage our attention at this time. There are many others. but it seems to mo that we all ought to strive from the very beginning to work in harmony and let us all do constructive work for OUT state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
TEN WEEKS IN BED. EMINENT PHYSI- CLANS FAILED.
 WONDER FUL :
 RECOVERY

wish to inform you Of the great Len 1 eft l have derived from. the use of swamp Root. 1 had been q sufferer for more than twenty years from kidney and liver trouble and was almost con stantly treated by the most eminent physicians who could only give. me temporary relief. ] had been in bed ten weeks when l began the use of Swamp Root. Inside of twents-four hours 1 could see that l had been greatly oene7 fitted. l continued to use swamp Root until l had used several bottles when ! really felt that my old trouble .vas completely cured and I am positive mat any person suffering with kidney CT liver trouble can be cured by the use of this preparation.
 I am now in the best of health. bet ter than I have been for ten years or more. do not know how to express my self as strongly as l desire in favor of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, 1 am sure that it saved my life and that my good health is due entirely to this great remedy. I heartily recommend it to every sufferer and am confident they can be benefited as I have been It is pleasure for me. gentlemen, to hand yoH this recommendation.
 MRS. H. J. PRICE. 1406 Center St. Portsmouth, Ohio Personally appeared before me. this 18th of September. 1909, Mrs. H. ]. Price, who subscribed the above state- ment and made oath that the same is true in substance and in fact.
 R. A. CALVERT,
 Notary Public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
MEXICANS MENACE
 AMERICAN VESSEL

san Francisco, January 1.-The Amer ican steamship San Juan of the Pacific Mail service was detained two days at Salina Cruz by General Arrieta of Car ranza's forces and at one time was threatened with destruction by dynamite, according to the report submitted to the San Juans owners when she arrived here today.
 On December 19 General Arrieta de- manded that the San Juan. then in salina Cruz, transported 50 of his men and 20 officers. together with their horses and arms. to Mazatlan, Captain Stewart said. He replied that he was willing to take the Mexicans as passengers, but not as soldiers. General Arrieta, he said, then refused to give the vessel clearance and threatened to dynamite it unless his wishes were met.
 Captain Stewart remained resolute and the question finally was settled on his own terms. He accepted the soldiers, un- armed. as passengers, and landed them at Mazatlan December 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
MAKING PLANS FOR ANNUAL MEETING
  Merchants Protective AssO- citation Meets January Is
 to Elect Officers

The election of a secretary. the active working officer of the organization. as well as the election of all other officers for the ensuing year. will be the principal feature of the annual meeting of the Merchants Protective associa ton, which will be held in the association's quarters on the third floor of the Chamber of Com merce on January IS.
 The personnel of the standing commit tees for the same period the outlines of the association's work for 1915, and an active membership campaign are other interesting features of the same meeting
 The programme will be concluded by a ''Dutch lunoh,' consisting of both drnN- ables and smokeabes, as ,he entertain ment committee of the association is working vigorously to make the coming annual meeting a success in every way
 However, the statement .hat Henry r. Beaumont well known advertising man of Birmingham, had already been selected as secretary of the Merchants Protec- tive association, was premature, as ne permanent successor to ". D. Lanier, who resigned as secretary recently, has been made, nor will such selection be con- firned without the approval of the men- bership of the body. As matter of fact there are number of well known young men being considered for the pos ton.
 During the past year, the report of tEe retiring president J, A. Roberts of Bessemer, will show, the Merchants Pro- tcctive association has grown steadily, largely because its work and policies wer Tot only entirely different from other civic bodies but conflicted in no way with either the Chamber of Commer or the Business Mems League. and the committee to nominate new officers, ii- ciuding the secretary, is seeking the most vigorous men possible for 1915 in order that a number of important measures lately launched will be successfully exc cuted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
DAY IN CONGRESS
SENATE.

Former President Tatt opposed Philippine independence bill before committee.
 Debate resumed on the immigration bill.
 Passed immigration bill, including the literacy test by vote of 60 to '. Senator Gallinger introduced resolu- tion to repeal Underwood Simmons tariff law and replace it with Payne Aldrich law. Also introduced bill to create tariff board.
 Adjourned at 5:41 D. m. to noon Mon- day.
 HOUSE.
 The Indian appropriation bill was debated.
 Representative Gardner introduced a bill to add 5000 men to the coast artil- lery corps.
 Representative Moss of Indiana spoke in favor of rural credits legis- lation.
 Adjourned at p. m. to noon Mon- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
RUSSIANS PRINT
 BOOK ON THE WAR
Give Incidents Leading Up to Turkeys Entrance
 Into Struggle

Petrograd. January s.-Sergius Sazanoff Russian minister for foreign affairs. to- day had published an orange book, deal ing with events preceding Turkish at- tacks oil Russian seaports in the Black sea
 The orange book is intended to throw light on what is termed in summary of the contents issued through the Pe- trosrad telegraph agency ..the clandes- tine and obstinate methods employed by Austro-Gernan diplomacy in forcing the Turkish government reluctantly to war against the triple entente powers
 "rhe documents in tho book the of ficial summary declares. gave evidence that the independence of the Ottoman empire already was imperiled whom the German military mission was established in Constantinople. T. vanished definitely from the moment the German cruisers Goeben and Breslau took refuge in the Dardanelles
 The Younk Turk cabinet. believing per- haps, in good faith to conduct the des- tiny of the country displayed a cum ningness thoroughly oriental in endeav- bring to escape from Teutonic influences.
 The diplomats of Great Britain, France and Russia. perceiving the little eagerness which the Turks were showing to permit themselves to be drawn into the war. tried to persuade the pacific element in the Ottoman cabinet
 They succeeded, however. only in de- laying the rupture.
 "As soon AS the Austro-German diplo- mats became convinced that the Turks were hesitatinE as to what course to take, German hands led German ships In treacherous attack on the peaceful shore of an empire which was main taining perfect neighborly relations with the Turks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
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 ..s Calcium Sulphide and the other in- Gredients of these remarkable little Vafers are just what impure blood needs. You must know that the blood { IS rushing through our veins very fast. It takes less than a minute for our blood to cover the entire body. You can thus readily see that Stuart's Calcium Waters. when they enter the body. have an almost instant effect upon lii impurities. 10 matter where located whether it be the tip of the nose or the ends of the toes. By the use of Stnart's Calcium Waters fyour complexion will take on a fresher hue and more natural series of tints than ever before.
 e Impure blood is blue or black. Purify 1At and it becomes ruby red. This color 3xhowing beneath the skin is the secre. l.k3x All beautiful complexions.
 -HStuart's Calcium Waters are sold by n druggists everywhere. Price 50 cents n oox A small sample package mailed dfoe by addressing F. A. Stuart Co, 175 0tuoFt Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
APPEAL TO MINISTER
 TO SAVE SOLDIER

Leeds, England January 2.-(via Lon don, 4:53 D. m.)-Lord Mayor Bedford has appealed to American Minister vandyke at The Hague in behalf of Private Will liam Lonsdale. an English soldier, who has been sentenced to death in Germany by a superior courtmartial for attacking guard at the Doeberitx detention camp.
 Lonsdale's home is in Leeds. He at first was sentenced to 10 years in1prison- ment, but a superior courtmartial review held that his ofrense was spunishabis by death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
SOME EAR
 AT NJ
Senator G. aa e l8 Says y is feflgs at the State lien q
lien
ROBERTS

I 1e president Of the stl5r4 bank of Deca tiir, will
 second senatorial district
 .ature.
 well known Alabami.in. and
 i H ids believe that he will serve the well during the incoming ad- ministration Get out of deld and stay out of debt is his advice ;o the. state and those who will joins hands in malSing Jaws for tho state.
 Mr. Green was born December D.. 1868. at Jackson's Gap. and was edu- oated at the Marion Military institute. He is a Royal Arch Mason. a Knight of Pythias. and a Woodman os the World. He was member of the lower house when the late Joseph F. John ston was governor, and he has served IS register in chancery and solicitor of the Morgan county law and equity court. By profession, he is banker and a lawyer, politically. a democrat. and in religion a Baptist. He is mar ried and is the father of two children. In addition to the place of his birth and his present home he has lived in Childersbure, Fall1ville, Danville and It. Deposit
 Mir. Green does not believe that il would be wise for the state to at tempt further legislation regarding the traffic of liquor He believes that the convict lease system should be grad ually abolished. He is opposed to the fee system wherever it exists in Ala lama, and believes that there should be called a constitutional convention He is of the opinion thai the railroad commission should be made a public utility commission with power of gen. eral supervision over all public utility corporations. He does not commit nim- self on the subject of female suffrage.
 Further. in respect 10 his position, he writes this newspaper as follows:
 'I believe the most important matter that ought to be considered by the incoming legislature is:
 "1 Get out of debt.
 "2. Stay out of debt.
 "To accomplish this l believe the governor and the legislature should ar range a budget carefully showing the income of the state. Then cut our ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Amend Civil Service Rule

Washington, January 2.-Aeronautical engineers and aviation mechanicians and instructors may be appointed to the army aviation corps hereafter upon noncom- petitive examination, as the result of an executive order amending civil service rules signed today by President Wilson. Another order provides that no civil ser vice employe shall be promoted during probation except upon approval of the commission previously obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, January 2.-(f D. ;n)--With high pressure conditions throughout the greater portion of the country during the past 24 hours, weather conditions have been generally settled. and very little cloudiness has occurred. Snow was re- ported in the eastern lakes and in New England where . low pressure area 10 entered. Increasing cloudiness hos re- suited over the wsstern gulf sections, and also in the upper plains states due to falling pressures thers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

'T have seen aliens brought to this country under misrepresentation as to conditions here, but what were they to do? They were in a strange country, desti- ute and absolutely in the power of the party who had imported them, so they lad to submit. Unless such persons be interested in some way in bring ng viola tors of the law to justice. it is next to im- possible to sustain any action against them"
 Beyond this, Senator White cited the fact that immunity generally was granted to infcrmers by the several states and the federal government, and emphasized the advantage of this course in the trial of the "guninen" by District Attorney whitman of New York in the Rosenthal murder case.
 Senator Root also spoke against the amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

 reads; T began using Peruna few months ago when my health and strength were all gone, and I was noth- Ing but nervous wreck. Could not sleep. eat or rest properly, and felt no desire to live.
 Three bottles of Peruna made me look at life in a different light, as1 began to regain my. lost strength. While my recovery took nearly four months. at the end of that time I was better than I ever had been before. I had splendid color and never weighed nor i1 my life.
 certainly think Peruna is with out rival as a tonic and strength builder, and it has my endorsement.'' MT. Charles Brown. R. R. 4 Box 7a. Rogersvil1e. Teun writes: q have tried many different remedies. but have found that Peruna is the greatest tonic on earth. and perfect system builder"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Bomb Makers Killed

Paris, January 2.-G D. m.)--A Havas dispatch from Lisbon says an explosion in shed in the Estrella quarter Of the Pcrtugese capital today revealed that two mer were making bombs there. One of then, was killed and the other wounded. Tho police found several bombs in the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Camp Hardee Meets

Camp Hardee. Confederate Veterans, met in regular session at the auditor ium of the Chamber of Commerce yes terday afternoon. The attendance was large and was entertained by very in- teresting address by pr. E.. H. Sholl camp historian. Among the features of the meeting were war "reminiscences re- lated by Captain Wilder and other vet erans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Low Death Rate

Boston, January 2.-The lowest death ra te ever recorded for Boston was re- ported today. During the past year 1,Sos persons died in Boston, death rate of 15.s against 161 last year. Not a child was born blind in this city last year. it was sn id
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
limited States Mint Report

Washington, January 2.-Gold coin of $73, 457, ,S17 in 4194.112 pieces was minted by the United States during the calendar year ending December 3l. Total coinage of all money was valued at s61, ,T5o.1 161. .72, in 154.S5e157 pieces. The silver coinage was valued at $6,OS3S23, and there were 30, ,56S, ,43o 1-cent pieces coined.