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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
ODEON TWO
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 THE UNIVERSITY Building Concrete Roadway From City Limits to
 Grounds

Tn spite of the fact that we are noN erecting any new buildings at the Uni-l versity of Alabama" said pr. Georgel Denny. president of the institution, whcs was in Birmingham last night, Eve ard making a number of important improveA ments. We are now putting down aa fine concrete roadway from the citN limits of Tuscaloosa to the end of thd university property and running through the grounds. The university, the coun ty of Tuscaloosa. the Tuscaloosa Rail way and Utilities company and a con crete company are all taking part irI the work. When this is completed, we1 will have splendid, paved highway from the city of Tuscaloosa to the uni | versity and all parts of the grounds.
 The gymnasium, which is one of tn ! finest structures at the university, ha { just been completed, and we are now fitting this building up in thoroughly modern style. This will be one of thu best university gyms in the country and will add much to the attractivenesl of the institution The new athleti field is ready. with the exception of tn grandstand and bleachers, and they will
 
 be constructed early in the spring be ready for the baseball season Thi athletic field will meet every need O the university and will prove big af& in the matter of athletics
 The attendance at the uniyersit tnis year shows a good increase owe that of last year and is considerable larger than any. previous year in tn history of the institution The spirit o loyalty and cooperation on the part both students and alumni was neve petter and the outlook for the futur IS most encouraging. There are man improvements which we have in mind and as rapidly as conditions will war rant they will be made. We want t make the University of Alabama one the really great institutions of learn ing in America and every effort of tn faculty. the student body and the alumni is directed toward that end.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
SAYS AGE-HERALD
 MUSCLE SHOALS
 ISSUE WAS GREAT
To the Editor of The Age-Herald:

To the Editor of The Age-Heraid:
 Please allow me to extend my hearty congratulations on the publication yes terday of The Age-Herald' Muscle Shoals booster edition. Besides being of inestimable benefit to the project and to the towns adjacent, it was marvel of journalism. The stories" were well written, the advertisements well displayed and the makeup ex- cellent. I am sure I voice the senti- ment of our people when l say they fully appreciate the manner in which you handled this most praise-worthy subject and give much credit to the managers of the edition.
 The people of the Tennessee valley are, of course, more vitally con- cerned about Muscle Shoals than those of other parts of the state. but tho publication of yesterdays Age-Her- aid will convince all Alabama of tho importance of the development of this treat latent water power. We all feel sure of the final accomplishment of our dreams.
 Again permit mo to thank you on behalf of the people of Colbert county and the Tennessee valley on this most excellent piece of journalism I am. yours sincerely.
 WALTER MILLER.
 Editor Colbert County Reporter Tuscumbia, December 2. 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29

In the House-Mr. Burnett, chairman
 of the committee on immigration. This is
 the only chairmanship held by an Ala
 bamian. MT. Hefiin, Mr. Blackmon, MT.
 Dent and Mir. Abercrombie, members who
 have served their novitiate, have impor-
 tant assignments. The new members, MT Almon, MT. Gray, MT. Huddleston and Mr.
 Steagall obtained assignments to their liking, and better assignments, it is said, than generally fall to the lot of new corners.
 The difference in the influence of the last session and the present has no dupli- cate in the modern history of states, it is said Death, in bringing about the situa- tion, played a leading part. In the first place. Senator Johnston died. MT. Un- derwood, his logical successor, offered and was elected. and Representative Hob son offered and was defeated. Thus in filling a vacancy in the Senate, Alabama found itself in possession of two vacan- cies in the House And then MT. Rich ardson, after long service, died. His place was taken by Judge Almon. MT. Hud-. dleston was chosen to succeed MT. Un- derwood, and to take the place in the Sixth, vacated through the defeat of MT. Hobson, MT. Oliver was elected. Follow ing on the heels of these swift changes, MT. Clayton, after service of 20 years, resigned to accept the federal judgeship of the middle Alabama district. MT. Steagall was chosen to fill his shoes.
 The other change was brought about in the defeat of MT. Taylor, a member of many years and great honor, by MT. Gray.
 And thus Alabama, having for one brief session yielded more influence in the Con- gress of the nation than any other state of the union, finds itself in the condition of Italy following the raid of Attilla, or of the south following the depreciation of civil war marauders. But the state in it's representatives, promises, it is generally believed, to emulate the example of the south when after throwing off the yoke of negro domination, it came through the value of it's people again into it's own.
 At any rate, the new members are ap- parently inspired with the zeal of the am- bilious youth, who, standing at the foot of the ladder, looks up-and with grim determination begins to climb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
PRAISE AND DEFENSE OF SEAMAN'S LAW
 AT LABOR SESSIONS
Members of American As sociation for Labor Leg islatiOn Meet in Annual
 Convention

Washington. December 2S.-Members of the American Association for Labor Leg islation, in annual convention here today. devoted session to praise and defense Of the new seaman's law which became operative November this year. and which some ship owners have declared will drive all American ships off the seas.
 Better no American marine than a merchant marine with no American mari ners, was phrase in an address of Henry W. Farnum. professor of political economy at Yale Andrew Furuseth, president of the International Seamen's s union, which worked for the passage of the measure. declared it would not injure ship owners seriously, though he said it had not been in operation long enough to determine just what would be it's ultimate outcome
 Space on the programme allotted to steamship agents was left vacant, and delegates emphasized the fact that while the ship owners objected to the law. none would accept an invitation to oppose 1t before their society.
 Professor Farnum pointed out that in spite of mechanical improvements in ship building, the wireless telegraph, water
 
 tight compartments and safety appliances, the number of lives lost at sea had steadily increased. "The striking fact is that in these disasters the cause lay, not in the elements, but in some imperfec- tion of human nature" he said. "The leading thought of the seaman's S act is that it lays stress on the human element and tries to procure better sea- men to do the work and provide for the emergencies of the sea-
 Social insurance and the economic need of health insurance were discussed at the morning session. Dr. Edward T. Devine, chairman of the special committee which drafted a health insurance bill, said the proposal had met Ti-h immediate ap- proval from all cia<ses interested md an- nounced that the American Medical so- ciety had appointed special committee to cooperate in obtaining it's passage. Prof. Irving Fisher was elected presi- dent of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
BUGG IS HEARD BY
 THE TRAFFIC CLUB

B. l.. Bugg, general manager of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, was the guest and principal speaker of the day at luncheon of the Birmingham Traffic and Transportation club, held at the Tutwiler at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The club will meet in Janu- ary on a day yet to be named for the purpose of naming nominating com mittee and electing officers for the coming year.
 Among the speakers in addition to MT. Bugg yesterday were Henry Hiden, w. Carson Adams, F. T. Wilcox, E. F. others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
MEN ENCOURAGED ID INVEST MONEY DOWN IN MEXICO Stable Government the Only. Thing Needed to Have
 Big Returns GREAT RIVALsON
 THE PACIFIC COAST Alaska, According to Experts, Will Maintain and Increase Her
 Prestige as Good
 Producer
By HOLLAND

New York, December &.-(Special. ]
 What appears to be a restoration of or derly government in Mexico may result m hnancial assistance by the United States to that government There are sev- eral reasons why those who manage large banks are disposed to look with favor, although with extreme caution, upon financing propositions that may come from Mexico. Chief among these reasons is the probability that after aid of that Kind there may be revival of indus trial, mining and agricultural activity in Mexico. The information is excellent re- spectfng the resources of Mexico and, under peaceful government, the oppor- tunltes for the exploitation of them. In the last years of the life of the late c. P Huntington, he was accustomed to speak with enthusiasm of the opportunities for profitable investment of large capital in exploiting the natural resources of Mex lco. IT our bankers can be assured that government which is presumably to be permanent has been established in Mex leo they will be prepared to enter into ne- gotiation associated with the financing of the republics needs
 One of the leaders in the negotiations which resulted in the writing of the An glo-French loan, who is also personally interested in the American International corporation, said this morning that this corporation would be in position to finance the needs of growing governments. He evidently had in mind the prob ability that Mexico might be able now to demonstrate that 1t is to be a growing nation. If it can make such demonstration it is sure to he aSSictad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued at the clerks office of the pro- bate court yesterday:
 J. w. Thornton and Miss Hattie Fora Whetstone.
 |. M. Allen and Miss Ruby Cook.
 George Bertrom. Atlanta. and Mrs. Sarah l.. Roberts.
 Lem A. Edmondson and Miss Lucille Jones.
 Edwin Earl openshaw and Miss Mary Alice Hughes.
 D. o. Sloan. Lakeland. Fla. and Miss Lucille Quinby.
 H. w. Wells. Acton. and Mrs. Lee Peyton.
 B. Q. Black. Cardiff. and Miss Henri- etta Davia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
LARGE INCREASE

Washington, December 2s.-Christma mail this year was 10 per cent to 40 pe cent heavier than ever before. no.t office statement issued today said re showed the increase was renaraI ., ,,j that the volume was handled everywher| promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
Cordier to Direct

Cambridge, Mass, December 2s.-The military drill activities of Harvard uni- versty students, 12OO of whom have en- rolled for training, will be directed by Capt Constant Cordier of the Fourth in fantry, United States army, it was an nounced today. The students are to start drilling on January 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
KILLS CHILDREN

Milford, Conn.,, December 2s.-Mrs. Ed ward Krause threw her two small sons into the Milford reservoir and then jumped in after them today. The woman was rescued, but the boys were drowned. Their bodies have not been recovered. Mrs. Krause will be examined as to her mental condition.
 The boys were Sidney. aged S. and Edward aged 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
Is Very m

London, December 2S.-Gov. L. B. Hannl or North Dakota has officially severed his connection with the Ford expedition| according to a dispatch to inc E.xoh.,rJ Telegraph company today from Cnnsn
 nagen. The dispatch adds that GovernoI hanna IS very i'll, probably wit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
Judge Hunt Dissolves All Hopes of Directors That Jury Would Never Pass Judgment on Them
COURT ALSO DENIES MOTION TO STRIKE
 OUT NOTED SHIP DEAL
Defense Hopes to Complete
 Its Case Within Three
 Days - Rockefeller and
 Robbins Are III

New York, December 2s.--The hopes of the II former New Haven railroad directors that the sherman law con- spiracy charge against them would never reach the jury for a verdict, dis solved today when Judge Hunt denied the motions of their counsel for the dismissal of the indictment. Without commenting upon the arguments that had been given for and against the mo- tions. he ruled that the case should he submitted to the jury on the facts as applied to each and aII the defend- ants.
 The court denied also the motion to strike out the governments testimony on the so-called Metropolitan Steamship deal which chiefly involved Edward D. Robbins, former general counsel of the road, but which the government con- tends duplicates the other defendants also. The court said, however, in re- spect to this motion, his denial carried no prejudice against it's renewal at a later date. The sole consolation for the defense was the granting of a mo-
  testimony against the defendant, Charles F. Brooker.
 DEFENSE STARTS
 Without attempting to outline to the jury what they intended to prove, the attorneys for the defendants then be- gan the presentation of their side of the case, which, it was said, would oc- cupy less than three days. Lewis Cass Ledyard was witness in his own de- fense and Charles M. Pratt will testify tomorrow. Unless present plans are changed no other defendant will tes tify.
 An excuse for not calling William Rockefeller was given on the stand to- day by his physician, Walter F. Chap pell, who said that the aged million aire was ill, and that the ordeal would seriously endanger his life. He ex-. plained that his patient, afflicted with throat trouble, was subject to spasms, of the epiglottis when under strain or excitement or when suffering from Q cold. MT. Rockefeller who has not at tended court since early last week. has a cold now, the physician testi- fled.
 Edward D. Robbins is also i'll at his home in New Haven, it was learned.
 A GENERAL DENIAL
 General denial of all the charges against him was made by Mr. Ledyard in testimony that was not finished when the court adjourned. He placed upon the shoulders of Charles S. Mel len, former president of the New Ha ven. the responsibility for the acts which the witness approved as a direc tor.
 "NIr. Mellen would preside at the directors meetings said the witness. He would have in front of him an enormous mass of papers, formal re- ports and memoranda. He would take these up one by one and he knew eX- actly what each contained. I never saw his equal as presiding officer; he was perfect marvel. He had every thing at his tongues end just as you have seen him testify here. We had great confidences in Mr. Mellen. Hs was thoroughly familiar with all the needs and conditions in New England and his recommendations carried great weight Sometimes one of us would disagree with him but his suggestions usually were adopted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 28.-Forecast for Alabama Rain followed by clearing and much colder Wednesday,; Thursday prob ably fair
 Georgia: Rain Wednesday; colder by night; Thursday fair and colder.
 Mississippi: Clearing Wednesday; colder in southeast portion; Thursday fair
 Tennessee: Rain or snow Wednesday i; colder in east and central portions; Thurs day partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
GOOD OUTLOOK FOR STEEL

There has been much speculation on the part of the general public as to how long the excessive demand for steel, which has been increasing so steadily for months, would continue, the New York Press finds that all present signs point to still further heavy bookings of orders by the steel companies. It says:
 Interests identified with the iron and steel trade yesterday said that never before in their experience had they known buster holiday season in their business than that oi 1915. The demand for manufactured steel products shows no falling off; indeed, it ia increasing with big sales into the third quarter of 1916.
 Steel companies have just closed con tracts aggregating 100000 tons of shell steel. Buying by the railroads is more active, while the demand from the rail- way equipment companies is growing heavier because of the increasing de- mand from the transportation companies for rolling stock.
 ''In the last week there were advances in prices for 20 iron and steel products with no indication the rising movement of quotations for finished steel products and for iron has reached it's limit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
BIG EASTERN PAPERS POINT WITH PRIDE
 TO ENORMOUS GAINS
 MADE IN BUSINESS
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the market for securities to adequately discount the brilliant outlook is due only to technical conditions, whose restraining influence is temporary in character, and to the enormous amount of American se- curities that has been returned to us since the war began, but particularly dur ing the last four months. The speculative hesitation which the stock exchange has witnessed during the last two months is due not go much to the bearish position of the professional traders as to the fact that the country Is full of sold-out bulls. In every financial nook and cor ner there are numbers of men and women who got in on the rise of last fall and got out with substantial profits before the movement began to lose its momen- tum and the market to go stale, which are the inevitable consequences of violent swing in any direction These speculators have since been hoping for and awaiting smash in values that will give them an opportunity of re-entering the market on the advantageous terms offered them last summer. But their hopes have been vain.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
Weather Conditions


 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the 24 hours ending p. m., 75th meridian time, December 2S, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
THE SOUTH AMERICAN TRADE

Those who are well informed associate the revitalizing of Mexico with an en- larged commerce with Central American and South American states. But in any event there is certain to be greatly in creased commerce with South America from this time on. One reason for this opinion is the belief that none of the Eu- ropean nations which before the war had large dealings with South American na- tfons will be in position for some years to renew transactions of that kind, although occasionally comment is made that Eng land is likely to begin her competitive struggle for world trade. by approaching the South American markets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29
THE WORST EMBARGO

However far the alleged attempts of certain persons to prevent the manufac- ture and shipment of munitions of war to the allies has been successful, their ef- forts certainly do not compare, SO far as success is concerned, with the embargo in parts of New England which 15-hour snowstorm occasioned. Already the New Haven railroad system had been put to it's utmost endeavors in order to handle freight much of it representing war or ders
 The storm put an instant embargo upon fl eight movements and this was reflected in the necessity for closing down. in part at least, some of the manufactories. They were not able to get the commodities that they needed in manufacturing. The New Haven railroad managers looked with pleasure upon the figures which told of the heavy receipts for transportat ton to and from New Haven and to and from Cambridge frOm those who were anxious to be spectators at the football games. But it is not unlikely that much if not all of these extra receipts will have to be utilized in meeting the cost of repairing the damage occasioned by this short storm. week after the storm was ended the almost complete destruction of the signal system had not been remedied. for that storm owing to it's peculiar Sharac- ter-sleet, snow, thaw and freezing-was about as damaging to the signal system as though 1t had been bombarded by an enemy's guns. In places 1t looked as did the barbed wire projections which the fighters in the trenches in Europe put up after they had been reached by the en- emy's shots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-29

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-20
TO ATTEND HEAD CAMP.
Effort Will be Made To Bring Next
Session of w. O. w. Here.

From The Daily Item. March 16.
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World left from here yesterday TO at
tend the 10th biennial session of the
head Camp of Woodmcn of the World
of South Carolina. The delegates of
the local camp will endeavor TO secure
the next convention of camp for Sum
ter they having been instructed to use
a. means In their power to do SO by
the local camp,
Among the officers Of the Head
Camp from this place were Mcssrs
l.. l. Parrott. Sovereign Visitor: r. S.
Hood. Head Clerk; and G. G. Beck.
Head Manager. Delegates from Holly
Wood Camp No. 10. II. l.. Scarbor-
ough, j. l.. Jones. w. f.. Carr. r. A.
Bultman, T.. u. DuItant. t.. w. Lewis.
F.. w. Chandler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-20
Real Estate Transfers.

Lizzie /. Walker to Mrs. Carrie e.
Cooper, lot in town OF Mayesville,
$25 and other considerations.
Lou Rembert to Z. w. McCallum,
lot on Purdy street, $50 and assump-
ton Of Indebtedness.
S. A. GULL to w. j. Stafford, lot on
Liberty street, 5000.
w. Il. Mills, Mrs. Susan l.. Mills,
and Mary L. Kinghorn to James F.
Bland, 144 acres on Scape Der Swamp
$500.
Sam Milligan to Richard Reese, ST.,
lot Of 11.3 acres. $400.
Isabella j. Gordon to O'Donnell &
Company, incorporated. two lots on
Blanding street. and two lots on Sa-
lem avenue, $5 and other considera-
tions.
Annie Johnson to Edna Wilson,
lot on Main street 81 and other con-
siderations.
Mrs. S. a. Mcbride to John III. Will
son, ct al. trustees. lot on Black
River, 81 and other considerations.