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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
SWISS MILITARY SYSTEM
Australia's Also Based on the Idea of
 Universal Training

The republic of Switzerland furnishes an example in the way of military pre- paredness well worth study. says the Newark Evening News It has no stand ing army. and yet every man is d tfaihed soldier, and can at any time De called upon to defend his country ihere has been no violation of Switzer- lands neutrality. not only because her topography is unfayorable for invasion, put because neighboring nations have wholesome respect for the trained Vaior and thorough equipment of he.. citizen soldiery. Military training in switzerland begins at the age of eight years. From the ages of IT to l9 ser vice Is compulsory at the call of the state All males not incapacitated serve i3 years in the aufzus, F years in the iandwehr and six years in the land strum. From eight years to 17 the boys receive military instruction in the pub lic schools, and when they enter the auIzug they are prepared for actual training In arms In the first year of their service they spend from e to as days in camp or mancuvers, depending upon whether they belong to cavalry, Infantry, artillery or engineers. In each subsequent year they serve IS days. The total service for the l3 years Is Hi days for int,ntry, 146 for engineers. 16o for cavalry and 1G3 for artillery. This h toldl OI ltSS lndn slN HDnlHS for tho 13 years, but the training is that of actual warfare and the product is trained and seasoned soldiers.
 This Swiss force can only he called for defense against invasion For an offensive campaign q new army must be raised by volunteering.
 Australia has n similar system, sup plemented with a small regular army of 2354 men, Boys begin training at F years. Junior cadets are from 12 to 1a years, senior cadets from IA to Is and then comes the national guard, om- racing all able bodied men between tue ages of IS and 26 years. Senior cadets get 64 hours training each year. but do not go into camp. The national guard has 16 days training each year for six years. This law was passed in 1911, and it Is expected that by 1919 there will be 100000 senior cadets and 12S,00O nili- tic in training
 There Is not the same thorough prep araiion and equipment in Australia as in Switzerland. but in both the resuI' is to have a large body of trained and disciplined soldiers. upon whom the government may call at any time, in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Presbyterian Churches

First-Corner Fourth avenue and fwenty-first street. pr. John s. Eos ter. pastor, will preach this morning 1t II o'clock, his sermon topic being. -The Atonement." In the evening at f:30 the Rev Thomas P. Hay will preach. Service of prayer and praise Wednesday evening at 7:3O. Sunday Bchool meets at 9:30.
 South Highlands-Corner Highland avenue and Twenty first street, south. pr. Henry M. Edmonds, pastor, will occupy the pulpit this morning at II o'clock and again this evening at o'clock. His morning subject will be sPerfect Through Suffering" and the evening sermon will be the last of a series on the 10 commandments. the subject being. 'The Tenth Command nent.'' Christian Endeavor meets in Intervening at o'clock. pr. Edmonds leading The subject will be "Who Is Dn the Lord's Slider" Officers will be installed. Sunday school begins at 9:3O jcloclS
 First Cunberland--Corner Twenty peventh street and Twelfth avenue. forth. The Rev. William H. Butler. ,astor, will occupy the pulpit this morning at II o'clock and again this vening at 7:30. His morning sermon. lopic win be Taking Christ At His Christianity Fail?" Prayer service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Wonderful Skin and
 Wrinkle Removers

The method of removing bad compiex- ions by absorption seems to have como Into general use In this country. Ordi- nary mercoiized wax. applied nightly like cold cream and erased mornings with warm water. gradually absorbs the coarse, faded or discolored outer film skin in almost invisible particles Soon there's q brand new complexion, formed by the younger, healthier under skin No cosmetic or artificial treatment can possibly produce complexion of such radiant, youthful loveliness. DrugRists all have mercolized wax: it is seldom that more than one ounce is necessary.
 Thousands have also reported great success with the famous saxolite Wrins kle removing formula. One ounce of pure powdered saNolite is dissolved in Il half-pint, witch hazel and the solution used q face wash. The effect Is a1-
 most magical The deepest wrinkles and crows feet. as we'll as the finest lineS--whether due to age, illness weather or worry--completely and quickly vanish. No one need hesitaN ~ to try this. simple lotion as it wopU harm any skin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
At 100 She Goes to Picnic

From the Indianapolis News
 Columbus, lnd.-Alrs, Charlotte kreln- hagen, who lives in the White Creek German settlement, southwest of this city, has celebrated the 1O0th anniversary or her birth The occasion was made A gala one by the people of the neighbor- hood. An outdoor picnic was held in Mrs krelnhasens honor. She was born m Germany, but came to this country when young girl She has lived in the White Creek neighborhood 70 years Mrs hrelnhagen enjoys good health. She works in her garden. walks long dis tances and thinks nothing of performing duties that would seem tasks to women years her junior. She fell down a flight or stairs about a year ago and has not entirely recovered from the injuries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Highlands Methodist Music

The following programme VIII be rendered at the Highlands Methodist church tonight at 7:30 o'clock:
 Organ voluntary; hymn prayer; quartet "Shout the Glad Tidings, tHowley): duet, Blessed Are They (Tozor); responsive reading: contraltc solo, Like As the Heart Desireth,' (Al- liston) offertory; quartet, Gloria, (Farmer); bass solo, Just As l Am, tNevin); organ, "Venetian Snite, tNevin); soprano solo. 'I Know That My Redeemer Iiveth." (MessiahJ fHan- deb; tenor solo, Thou Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace" (Speaks); quartet, Sweet the Moments" uDressler) hymn; benediction and postlude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Wednesday evening at o'clock. Sum day school begins at 9:3o


 Fifth Avenue-Corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street. The Rev. ]. NJ. Broadly, pastor, will preach this morn ing at Il o'clock and again this even ing at 7:30. At the morning service holy communion will be administered. The evening service will be held at the Princess theatre the subject being, "The Value of a Right Choice" Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7:so. Sunday school begins at 9:30.
 Eighty-third Street-Corner Walker avenue and Eighty third street, East Lake. The Rev. S. G. McCluney. pas tor. will occupy the pulpit this iaorn- ing at II o'clock and again this even ing at 7:30. His subject in the morning will be Fear Cast Out" Christian En- deavor begins at 6:30. Sunday school starts at 3:S0 a. m.
 Vine Street-Corner Vine street and Cotton avenue. West End. The Rev. William E. Holmes, pastor The com munion of the Lords supper will be observed at the morning service, at which time a reception will be given to the new members of the church. In the evening at 7:30 the pastor will preach. Sunday school begins at 9:30. Christian Endeavor starts at 6:30 p. m.
 Methodist Churches
 First-Corner Sixth avenue and Nine teenth street. pr. J. w. Johnson. pas tor, will occupy the pulpit this morn ing at II o'clock, preaching on the subject. His Imperishable Words" In the evening at 7:45 o'clock Bishop J H. Mccoy will preach. Sunday school begins at 9:30.
 ffghlands-Five Points. Dr. ID. c. McVoy. pastor. will preach a short ser mon this morning at II o'clock on the subject, Starting Anew" the service being given almost entirely to the cele- bration of holy communion. In the ey ening a musical service will be held. Eleventh Avenue-corner Eleventh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Lancasfer tn Preach

This afternoon at o'clock Tn the Odd Fellows. hall, Nineteenth street. Ensley, c. H. Lancaster, district super intendent, will preach. He will preach again at the same place this evening at 7:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
\ Saving Person

From the Boston Transcript
 What do you mean by call ing us to breakfast at this hour? It's only o'clock
 Waitress The missus heard 1t thun- derieg and she. told us to hurry Gp and serve breakfast before the milk soured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Christian Churches

'First- Corner Firth avenue nnd Twenty first street. Dr.. Henry Pearce Atkins pastor. VIII occupy the. pulpit this morning at II o'clock and again this afternoon at o'clock. His sub ject in the morning will be ''The Sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
SER VICES TODAY AT THE
 CHURCHES OF BIRMINGHAM

avenue and Twelfth street, south. The Rev. Robert Echols pastor will preach this morning at II o'clock and again this evening at 7:30. His subject in the morning. will be Reaching Forth Unto Those Things Which Are Be- fore" and that of the evening, 'Isaiah's s Vision" Sunday school begins at 9.30. Epworth League meets at 645 ?. m.
 Owenton--70S Telulah street. This morning at II o'clock, after q short. service of worship. a church conference will be held. Roll will be called and the pastor expects every member of the church to answer to his naMe, as many matters of grave importance arc to be discussed. This evening at ' o'clock the Rev. Clare Purcell, pas tor. will preach on the subject First Things" Sunday school begins at 9:30.
 Baptist Churches
 First--Corner Sixth avenue and Twenty-second street, north Dr. A. J. Dickinson, pastor, will preach this morning at II o'clock and again this evening at 7:45. His subject in the morning will be "The Militant Woman, or. Infranchised Motherhood in Social Salvation" and that of the evening, An Exposition of the Book of Job Sun day school begins at 9:30 q. m. B. Y. r. U.. Junior and senior. meets at 6:45 p m.
 Park Avenue--Corner Twenty fifth street and Thirty-fif avenue North Birmingham. The Rev. Henry W. HeaG. pastor, will preach this morning at II o'clock and again this evening at 7:30. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a. m. Ju- nior B. Y. P. U. meets this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Senior B. Y. P. U. meets at 6:3O D. m. Prayer services Wednes- day evening at 7:3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

of Mars and the Sons of God, and that of the afternoon, "The Bible Within the Bible" Sunday school be- gins at 9:30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Lutheran Churches

Christ English--Corner Seventh ave- nue and Twenty-third street. north The Rev. F. II. Copenhaver. pastor, will preach this morning at II o'clock and again this evening at 8 o'clock. His subject in the morning will be An Open Door" Sunday school meets at 945. Luther League business meeting will be held at o'clock this evening. The annual congregational meeting will be held Wednesday, next. at 8 p. ni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

stead of being compelled 10 rely unon volunteers. ignorant of the very rudi ments Of military education. mn drilled and undisciplined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Altrurian Church

Dr. l.. A. Fealy, pastor. will preach this morning at 10:30 o'clock on the subject, "Atonement."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Christian Science

First Church of Christ, Scientist Corner Eleventh avenue and Twenty first street. south. Services this morn- ing at II o'clock and again this even- ing at o'clock. The subject Of to- days lesson sermon Is God" Sunday school begins at 9:30 o'clock. Testimo- pial meeting Wednesday evening at s o'clock John R. Flenner. first reader. Christian Science reading rooms i'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

Zion--Corner Avenue and Nine teenth street. The Rev. H. Reuter-, pas tor, will preach in English at 1 o'clock this morning on the subject. The Morning Star" In the evening at 7:30 he breaches in German on the subject. 'The Christian Begsnning the New Year" .5s M .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Episcopal Churches

Graee--Woodlawn. The Rev. L. q. H Williams, rector. Sunday school 10 a. m. Holy communion II a. m. Evening prayer and sermon 7:30 D. m. Guild meets Mondays and the choir meets Wednesday at 7:30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

Trinity-West End. The Rev. l.. G. H. Williams. rector. Holy communion on second Sunday. Services first and third Sundays at 3:30 D. m. Second and fourth Sundays at II a. m. Guild meets Mondays and choir meets Fri days at 7:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

Christian Science Soclety--Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Services this morning at il o'clock and again this evening at s o'clock. Subject, God Sunday school begins at 930 Testi- monial meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock Mrs. Louise C. Martin, first reader Reading rooms 206-7 Chamber of Commerce building. open daily ex- cept Sunday, 10 a. m. to D. m. The public is invited to the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03

American Trust building. The public is invited to the services and to visit the reading rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Annual After Inventory Sale of Fine Curtains and Rugs

Every year at this time, after inventory, We assemble hundreds of fine Curtains which are either down to twos and threes or discontinued-fo mighty clearance.
 Curtains and Rugs at reductions of one third to half
 Come early, for the prettiest and best values will go fast
 6x9 Tapestry Brussels Rugs seamless and extra heavy Oriental and floral effect ............ $500 sNl2 Tapestry Brussels Rugs Oriental patterns only and beautiful quality; $3.50 value .......... $500 9S12 extra heavy seamless Velvet small allover and medallion effects. all good Oriental colors Special
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
Clearance of
White Goods, Linens &
Wash Fabrics

35-iach Indian Head, linen finish, standard JUG qual ity. Yard .'oc 36-inch Pajama Checks fine, soft, loc quality Sale price, yard ..fc 40-inch sheer White vole, for waists dresses, etc. Regular 25c quality. Yard ....................1s English Longcloth. 36 inches wide, 12-yard bolts; $1.25 quality. Bolt .........Sl'oo Best White Galatea, S2 inches wide 20c sv value Yard d........................ ...loc 27-inch Checked Nansook Dimity assorted checks; 10c quality. Yard 1-2c s1.oo quality hemmed Bed Spreads, double bed size Sale price, each ..f.foc Cotton Bath Towels good size, hemmed; 12 1-2c qual Large size Cotton Towels with white red borders
 10c quality. Dozen S5c Table Napkins, Is inch mercerized damask in as sorted patterns $100 quality Dozen .........75c Mercerized Table Damask, 60 inches wide 40c quail Sheets 72x90 with seam 35c each 3 for .$1.oo Sheets Slx9o scalloped edge linen finish S5c qual- fly. Each .69c 104 Pepperell Sheeting bleached brown. Yard 24c Lonedale best Cambrc, 36 inches wide; 15c qual- ity. Yard .....11c Red Star Diaper, 27 inches wide. 10 yards in each package; $1.25 value Bolt ................... soc 36-inch Brown Domestic. fine Sc quality. 16 yards for .$l.0O S6inch Cambrc, fine, soft finish; 10c quality. 10 yards Tor ..foc Beached Canton Flannel, 26 inches wide; fine 10c quality. 12 yards for .s..$1.0o Best quality hemmed Brdeye reduced; one dozen in each package; Whitethorn brand:
 1Sx1S-inch reduced to- dozen .................6 69c 20x20-inch reduced to- dozen .................79c .79c 22x22-inch reduced to- dozen ................. 89c Outings, best quality in checks stripes, also pink and blus 10c and 12 1-2c quality. Sale price, yard Sc Amoskeag Apron Ginghams, assorted size checks. 10 yards for 59c 36inch Plaid suitings, good dark colors; 1sc qual- ity. Yard ........................12 1-2c Robeand Fleece, in dark colors, for kimonos; regt- lar 25c quality. Sale price e.................12 .12 12c 15c Fleeced Flannelettes in patterns, for Xii monos. etc. Sale price, yard 10c 36inch best Percales, in full line of pa erns 15c quality. Yard 10c "Devonshire Cloth" standard quality, g inches Wide. 1ard ................ ..........18c Ronfrew Dress Gnghams, g inches wide Yard 12 12c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-03
It Starts TOn1OrrO1U! Our January Sale

 who reductions the merchandise from replete Late winter and advance have been for becoming effect practical and comfort has found it's tn boon to the female population of our city Fabrics chosen carefully Virtually section with bargains and desirable It'll shop tomorrow supply and immediate needs w low.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-07
GORE PUSHES new
SH|P-BUY|NG BILL
DEMOCRAT LEADERS IN SENATE
INSIST MEASURE WILL NOT
BE ABANDONED

Washington. Feb e.-when the
Senate recessed Friday afternoon until
Monday. 1t was with the general be-
lief that the ship purchase bill will
be set aside early next week and that
the Senate will proceed to other buse-
ness In an effort to pass tae appropria-
ton bills. and avoid an extra session
of Congress. Some Of the more ag.
gressive administration senators, like
Senator James and Simmons. insisted
that the ship purchase bill will not be
abandoned. but later in the day in .
speech. Senator James practically
conceded that the bill was dead, and
referred to it as the first defeat for
President Wilson.
One Of the most interesting de-
velopments in connection with the
shipping LEGISLATION was a. motion BY
Senator Gore, Of Oklahoma, to dis
charge the Senate Committee on Com
nerce from the further consideration
of bill which he had introduced, that
is to be a compromise measure to
meet the demands OF certain pro-
gressive Republicans 1t is UNDER
stood that the purpose OF the motion
Is to make 1t possible to bring the
ship purchase bill before the Senate
again should the motion to recommit
the pending bill be carried as now
seems likely.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-07

there can coach each oter particularly
on drives hit over the heads of the
outposts. Then there Is the question
of what to do with a ball after catch
ing it or stopping n safe hit. Many n
game has been won and lost by making
tho right or wrong throw, and the
question OF wrong or right depends
entirely on the existing situation.
A noutfieider like Jimmy sheckard,
formerly of the Cubs, is of far great
err value to his team than the average
bug recognizes. His chief value was
not his own individual briliiance. but
his ability and Willingness to help his
associates In the gardening game. 4
perfect Judge of fly ball himself.
Sheckard never failed to coach mia
neighbor on long flies. Often a Cub
centerfielder has gone back at top
speed, with his back turned to the
ball. depending on Sheckard TO stop
him at the proper instant, and Sheck-
ards whoa" usually brought him
around In time TO make the eaten n
he could get under the ball at all. An
outfielder who can make a noise also
will prevent any chance of a collision
between his pals. even II they do not
know how to decide which shall take
the ball without looking at each other.
Jones Makes Two.
Fielder Jones made ontfielders out
of Pat Dougherty and Hahn. He
knew every batsman and where he
was most likely to hit the different
kinds OF pitching. and ne not only
played In that part OF center field to
which each man was most likely to
hit, but he saw to il that his mates
on either side took the proper station
to offer the best defense. In the mat
ter Of returning the hall Jones also
constantly coached his men as each
play came up. Even after he had lost
some of his own speed and lor ~
throwing power Jones was a valuable
outfielder for what he could tell the
others out there,
To illustrate the vaule OF making the
correct throw: The White Sox were
playing In Washington last year, and
had the Senators beaten by three runs
up TO the last half OF the ninth. An
opponent reached third base with one
out. The next man flied out to lert
field. and the fielder made an attempt
to throw out the runner going home
from third. He failed. but 1t was the
proper play. because that runner was
the only one he had a chance to stop.
That left the Sox two runs to the good.
A two-base hit put the next batsman
on second, and a single to center fol-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-07

derson (Howitzers), third. Time.
2:22 4-5-
Mile Run-Finnegan tMcGii). first
Vaughan tBiues, second; McCarty
tHowitzers). third, Time. 5:34 as.
Shotput--Massei tMcGilD. frst Me
Curdy tHowitzers), second; Thacker
Church iHlD, third. Distance, 81 feet
inches.
Pole Vault-Bell (Hewitzers). first
Richardson tHowitzers). second; Bald
win tBlues), third. Height, feet
| inches
High Jump-~Massei fMcGilD, first
Word tBlues), second; Peasley tBlues}
third. Height S feet Ia inches
Championship relay for silver cur
between Blues, Barton Heights and
First National Won by Blues Can
carrow, Peasley, Ruskei. Burton)
| Time. ala.
McGiil Catholic Union. won by Church
I'm tHumbard, Thacker. Hay. John
SOM Time. 2:2l.
Relay race between Highland Park
Battery Court and Bankers, won by
Battery Court tWhittet, Binford. Whit.
lock. HilD. Time, 22o.
Relay race between Norwood and
East End. wen by Norwood tStringer
Watson. Binford, whitlock) Time.
go 4~a,
Relay race between Church Hill and
Grays. won by Church HIN IA Bell. w.
Bell. Quarlea, Gentry). Time a:I5.
Relay race between Signal Corps and
Chimhorazo. won by Chmboraxo
tHumbard. oxenham. Thaeker. John
sonl. Time. 2.23 s5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-07

lowed. The centerflelder came up with
the ball Clearly and fred 1t home.
trying to cut off the runner going In
from second. He failed to get his
man, and was not blamed for that.
but he was blamed for letting the man
who hit the ball get down to second
on the throw. The runner who scored
tie. The throw home let the tying
runner reach second instead Of stop
ping him at first.
: Single Scores Runner.
Another single was made and scored
this tying tally from second, then a
grounder ended the inning, Washing
ton won out In the extra inning. The
outfielder who was called down for
losing the game argued that his throw
was just as good as the one the left
fielder had made in the same inning,
and all the explaining and arguing in
the world failed to convince him tnar
he was not the victim OF managerial
prejudice because he was blamed for
the loss of the game. The fact that
IL The had held his man on first
instead of throwing home the tying
run would not have been left on second
or third base has not occurred to him
yet
This is only a small section or
what good outuelder must DE mink
ing about between pinches. He must
know that he lis playing in the right
spot for the batsman. as nearly as can
be calculated in advance; he must
know the score the number of outs
and the speed of baserunners and of
the man at bat. Taking all these
elements into consideration, he must
figure out In advance what he ought
to do with the ball IL 1t comes to
him. either on hhe fly or on the
ground. Then he must do 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-07
s0TCH SIGNS PAPERS
TO WRESTLE AGAIN

Chicago, Feb. s.-Frank Gotch is
u wrestle again. He departed for
his han,e at Humboldt. Iowa. last night
to begin training for contest that
will bring the biggest purse he ever
has received. He will get approx
mateiy $4,000.
The matchl will not be repetition
OF the Hachenschmidt affair, staged
for a sucker public at fancy prices,
Ii will be for the movies" instead.
before q limited crowd OF spectators
composed of newspaper men and
specially invited guests.
Signs with Selig's.
This story came out last night from
j close friend of Gotch, and investi-
ration tended to substantiate the
yarn Gotch has signed contract
with the Seiig Polyscope Company.
AS for the price, gentle readers can
take that or leave it. But II was
stated definitely that the purse would
be the largest Gotch ever received"
and 1t will be recalled that the cham
pion has dragged down as much as
12i.0 900
Gotch's opponent has not yet been
selected, and IL Is probable that in
order to get one II will be necessary
10 hold an elimination tournament in
Chicago or elsewhere. the winner to