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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
MOTORBOAT PLANS
 SUBMITTED ID NAVY
Designed as Submarine De- stroyers-Will Attain
 Speed of Al Knots

Washington, December 29.-Plans for two types of motorboat submarine boat destroyers, designed to have a speed of at least fl miles an hour, have been sub mitted to the navy department Models will be constructed at once at the navy yard here and tested to determine whether the engines the designers propose to in- stall will develop power for the required high speed.
 The department recently obtained bids from several boat builders on craft of this type, but there. was such wide yaria- tion in the power proposed for boats of approximately the same size and lines that a test was decided on to determine just how much power would be required.
 The boats are primarily intended to be carried aboard capital ships, two to a battleship or cruiser, and to form an in- ner protective screen against submarines when a fleet or squadron is at anchor or cruising slowly on station at sea. From the experiments with these craft how ever, a standard type of motorhoat for anti-submarine patrol duty along the coasts and off harbor entrances in time of war, probably will be developed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
WIFE OF LUSITANIA
 VICTIM LOSES SUIT
Claim Was Filed Under the New Jersey Workmen Compensa-
 ton Law

Trenton, N. J., December 29.-The claim of Mrs. Thierza Anna Foley of this city for damages under the New Jersey workmen's compensation law for the death of her husband, an em- ploye of 8 rubber company, who lost his life on the torpedoed steamship Lusitania, was dismissed by Judge Marshall in the Mercer county court today. Mrs. Foley contended that her husband, who had been directed to go to the home office of the company in London, died in the performance of his duty to his employers.
 The court held that the destruction of the Lusitania by German subma. rine was not risk reasonably incident to the employment of the deceased or one which might have been eontem- plated by a reasonable person when entering the employment as incidental to it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
''BY R|SDRAW|NG TOCLOSE WITH MILLS WORKED TOCAPAC|Ty Steel and Iron Industry Is Overwhelmed With Or
 ders of Foreign
 Warning Nations

Cleveland, O., December 29.--(Special) ] The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say: The old year is drawing to a close, with mills overwhelmed with orders; with the pig iron market extremely strong, and with general conditions highly satis- factory except that as is usual in periods of intense activity, there is considera ble trouble in making deliveries satisfactory to the customers and some mills are hay ing much difficulty in obtaining supplies of semi-finished materials. Tremendous demand for materials for export is still prominent feature of the market, but the action of the railroads in declaring embargoes against materials except for export has, to some extent, benefited the movement of iron and steel products for purely domestic use. It is now esti- mated that the total requirements of the European countries tor shell steel now pending in the market, will amount to the immense total of nearly 100000 tons, most of which is for delivery during the last half of 1916.
 France alone is in the market for 40,0O0 tons of blooms. In addition to 3he foreign inquiries now pending, numbers of shell makers in this country are seeking pro tection for round tonnageS of steel to cover contracts which are pending. Not many of the inquiries for shell steel for last half delivery have resulted in con- tracts with the mills, but it is expected that heavy tonnage will be closed soon. Some mills will accept last half business of this character at three cents mill.
 With the exception of Russia, which has placed large orders for machine tools, the buying of machinery for export is not as heavy, but the volume of business due to domestic demand, is large steel companies, shipbuilders, railroads, auto mobile companies and oil companies are figuring prominently in the market. Some shippers of machine tools, particularly those in the Pittsburg district, have been seriously affected by the embargo against exports.
 Holiday festivities and inventory taking have had almost no effect che pig iron market and sales during the past week aggregate large tonnage. In New York territory, they amount to fully 30,000 tons There was also much activity at Philadelphia. The Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke company has now taken 6O,000 tons for last half delivery. The Virginia fur naces and some in the east are willing to sell for last half delivery and at Chi cago, one interest is willing to sell No. 2 foundry at $1S.50 for delivery throughout 1916, but most sellers in the central west are extremely conservative about quoting.
 The minimum Virginia prices are $17.50 for No. 2 foundry for first quarter or first half next year, and SIS for last half. Along the lakes, pig iron prices are still tending upward and at Cleveland $19 furnace for No. foundry is now the prevailing price for local delivery. In the south, prices are firm, with $15 to s15.50 as the prevailing quotations for first half delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
VILLA IS REPORTED
 AS FLEEING MEXICO
Noted Mexican Leader Said To Have Been In New
 Orleans

New Orleans, December 29--That Gen. Francisco Villa, the Mexican rev. olutionary leader, had arrived in New Orleans last night from Fl Paso and was hurried across the city to the steamship docks and boarded the steamship Excelsior, which later sailed for Havana, was the story published in a local afternoon newspaper and credited to friend of the Villa fam fly, who arrived here last night from Juarez All efforts to confirm the story were unavailing. Officials of the steamship line declared that Villas name was not on the passenger list and that no Mexican who resembled him had sailed as far as they knew Tlfere were, however. several Mexicans aboard the Excelsior, they said.
 General Villas wife. their two chill dren and Mrs. Hipolito Villa, wife of the generals brother, sailed from here for Havana last Saturday. Before de- parting the generals wife declared she did not know what Villas plans were
 Fl Paso. Tex, December 29.--General Trevino at Chihuahua City tonight ad- vised General Obregon here that the Villa troops surrendered and disbanded there included the commands of Generals Reza, Antonio Orozeo, Zevera Natividad, Julio Asuna, Porfirio Orozco and some of General Medinavietia's men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
FORD PEACE PARTY
 CONTINUES EFFORT
Spokesman of Expedition Announces Experts" Will
 Assist in Plans

Sockholm, December ,30.-(Via London ) Members of the Ford expedition have definitely decided that as soon as possi- ble tentative peace plans will be submit ted to the warning nations. Men versed in international law will be employed for guidance on technical points. Should the first effort of the peace mission be re- jected or ignored by the nations the plans will be modified nd repeatedly offered until persistence attracts attention.
 In announcing the plan Louis Lochner, secretary of the expedition, said:
 s'Three reasons actuate the members in appealing directly to the belligerents. These are: First, confidential informa- ton has been obtained by us that some of the belligerents are ready for peace, although officially unwilling to admit it, nor can I state at this time which of the nations I have reference to; second, cer- tain neutral nations are most anxious for joint action; third, such joint action would be welcomed by belligerents of both sides.
 We confess that the members of the expedition are not competent to draw up peace propaganda because of mex to employ the most capable experts in international law to draw up tentative peace proposals on lines most likely to be agreeable to all concerned
 MT Ford is thoroughly informed of this purpose and agrees. It will be some weeks before active steps are taken be- cause it will be necessary first that we reach The Hague and decide upon a small number of delegates from each neu- tral nation'
 Edward Wavrinsky, liberal member of the senate, addressing the expedition, said the peace movement was most well come in Europe. He urged the members to continue their efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

interest the board of education, she said was a misconception.
 Prof. E. J. Ward of the University of Wisconsin said the plan offered a means of preparedness that would mean development of a nation with a backbone, rather than an oyster-like country-a military shell protecting a citizenship of mollycoddles.
 The Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair described slum conditions in Dublin and announced an offer of $500 by Lord Aberdeen for the best plan for a new Dublin.
 All officers were reelected Despite conditions brought about by the war officers reports said the society had grown during the year both in mem- bership and financial strength
 resolution was adopted authoriz- ing appointment of a world Niagara committee to consider an international park at Niagara Falls through CO., operation between the United States and Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
STATE DEPARTMENT
 HEARS ABOUT FORBES

Washington, December 29--The Ameri- can minister at Sofia cabled the state de- partment today that the Bulgarian for eign office had informed him that Dr. r. c. Forbes, the American Red Cross agent, whose home was reported to have been broken into at Monastir, and Mrs. Walter Farwell, said to have been roughly treated by soldiers. both were well and enjoying friendly relations with the Bulgarian mil itary authorities" Although there was no specific denial of the incidents previously reported, department officials think the Bulgarian statement makes any represen- tations on the subject unnecessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
The Iron Cross

From the Westminster Gazette.
 The Iron Cross. whose fame has become somewhat tarnished in the present war, had for long been known as one of the most famous of European war decora . tions. The proposal to bestow a reward of the kind for distinguished service in the field. and, since the foundation of the German navy, at sea, originated with the war of liberation in 1S13 ~There were again many distributions of the cross dur ing the war of unity against France in 1870. With the shape of the iron cross many pictures have made us familiar. The material from which it is constructed its cast iron,. and it has an edging of silver. The 1813-15 crosses have the in itials F. w. CFriedrich Wilhelm) in the center; those of 1870 w. CWilhelm), and presumably no change in the initial has been found necessary in the present day specimens. The bestowal of the decora- ton carries with it a small allowance to the rank and file.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
BATTLESHIP TEXAS
 IS AWARDED MEDAL

New York, December 29.-The battle ship Texas today received a solid silver model of an ancient warship, the gift being from the Holand-American line in appreciation of the rescue of passengers and crew from the steamship Ryndam, which was in collision with the steam ship Joseph Cuneo near Nantucket light ship last May.
 The battleship South Carolina also had a part in the rescue work, and will re- reive a similar gift as soon as the vessel arrives here.
 The warship model, which stands four feet high, is that of the Zeven Provincien, the flagship of Admiral De Ruyter. famed in the history of the seventeenth century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

dence, 520 North Forty -ninth street, the Rev, J. NJ. Broadly. pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. of ficating. The deceased had no imme diate relatives living and the officers of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church will have charge of the fu- neral, She was consistent and de- voted member of the church for many years and greatly beloved by young and old, The officers of the church will act as pallbearers as follows; Ac- tive. w. NJ. Cosby, w. T. Cartwright, w. F. Tyler. R. L. Cross. c. b. Mas sey Joe c. Hail. honorary, E. F. Lewis, H. T. Breeding, o. H. Orr, w. T. Brooks and MT. Woolford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
SWEDISH FORTRESS
 FIRES ON GERMANS

London. December 29.-The forts on the Swedish island of Haestholmen opened fire on two German torepdo boats pursuing a Swedish steamer off Karlskropa in Swedish territorial wa ters today, according to messages from Stockholm to the Politiken, forwarded by the Exchange Telegraph companys e respondent at Copenhagen.
 "The Swedish admiralty" adds the dispatch. "has ordered strict inquiry into the incident which is regarded as repetition of the recent violation of .crr:torialty when the Germans cap. tureH the steamer Argo. In the present case the quarry escaped, the Germans abandoning the pursuit when they were fired att"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
NO OPEN RUPTURE,
 ITALIANS PREDICT

Rome, December 29.--In commenting on the probable tone of Austria's reply to the Ancona note the Giornale DItalia does not believe that Austria will will ingly provoke a rupture of diplomatic relations with America, her interests be- ing, rather to gain time with notes and counter notes, thereby leaving the re- sponsibility of a rupture to President Wilson, but trusting his excessive "
 The Idea Nazionale says that it does not believe 'the bellicose intentions' of Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Mrs. Robert Williamson

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Robert Williamson. who died Tues day afternoon at o'clock at the family residence in Pratt City, will be held from the residence this afternoon at ? o'clock. Interment will follow in Greenwood cem- etery. The deceased is survived by three daughters and Q son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Constantine Perkins

Funeral services over the remains or Constantine Perkins, aged 67, who died Tuesday morning in Pensacola, Fla, were conducted at the residence of MT. Per lxins' sister, Mrs. R. B. Mims, 1915 Rich ards avenue West End. yesterday after noon at o'clock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. W. N. Claybrook offciated The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. R. B. Mims of Birmingham and Mrs. l.. c. Hall of Dallas, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
CONFISCATED LIQUOR
 POURED INTO SEWERS

Several hundred gallons of liquor were poured into the sewer in the county jail yard yesterday by Sheriff Thomas J. Batson assisted by number of depu- ties. The liquor had been confiscated by deputies in arrests for violating the prohibition law and was condemned by the judge of the circuit court and ordered destroyed. Included in the goods destroy ed yesterday was 19 cases of bottled beer, a large quantity .of barrel and bottled whisky, a small quantity of brandy, wine and other liquors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
FORGED MILITARY
 SERVICE IN CHINA

Peking, December 1.-China Is 10 nave compulsory military service. The govern ment has announced that conscription will be inaugurated on January 1, 1916. It will first be put into effect in Chilli province in which Picking is located, and Shan tung province, which adjoins Chilli on the south. Details have not yet been ar ranged, but are being considered by the general staff.
 It has also been decided by the general staff to organize an aeroplane corps, which will have it's headquarters at Wu- Lii Tai in Nan-Yang. where the govern ment aviation school is located Nan Yang is in Honan province, southwest of Peking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
For Harmony

Trenton, N. J., December 29.-Joseph J. Tumulty secretary to President Will son, today urged gathering of dem ocratic state leaders to work for har- mony among the factions in New Jer- sey in order to insure success for the democratic party in 1916 when New Jersey will vote for presidential dele gates, a governor and United States senator. Governor Fielder called the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Will Appeal

New York, December 29-Council for William Barnes announced today that an appeal will be taken to the appel late division of the supreme court in the suit for libel brought by Barnes against former President Roosevelt, which resulted in a verdict for the de- fendant. This action has been made possible by the formal entry in Syra- cuse a few days ago of the judgment of the lower court and the payment by Barnes of the costs of the suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Mrs. S. C. Baius

News has been received in Birming- ham of the death of Mrs s. C. Rains. widow of tho late Captain Bains of Mississippi, who died last Sunday in Versailles, Ky. She was the grand mother of Mrs. J. Edward Hawkins. Mrs. R. H. Mcintosh and William Bains of this city, also the mother of G. w. Rains, IT. l.. Rains, s. R. Rains, Dr. R. C. Rains of Birmingham, and k. l.. Bains of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Rains was buried in Winona, Miss, Tuesday morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
George Short

George Short, age 59 years, died yes- terday morning at a local infirmary. Funeral services will be conducted from the Christian church at Avondale this afternoon at o'clock Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by his widow and a son. The pallbearers are requested to meet at Shaw & Sons private chapel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Deaths and Funerals
Felix G. Wells

Felix G. Wells, aged co., died yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at his late resi- dence, 4l6 Sixth avenue, Inglenook. The remains were sent to Pleasant Grove, Tenn, last night at :45 o'clock by the Johns Undertaking company for inter ment. The deceased is survived by his widow. 14 children and two brothers, John Wells and w. c. Wells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

Columbus, O., December 29.-Telegraph and telephone companies suffered heavy damage from snow and sleet which fell Aalmost continually throughout Ohio last night and today. Hundreds of telegraph and telephone poles were down tonight and many towns were practically cut off from the outside world Heavy rains which preceded the snow and sleet in the central and southern parts of the state caused rivers to rise rapidly, but fears of floods were allayed by the weather bureaus predictions of lower temperatures tonight and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Greek Steamer in Trouble

New York, December 29.-The Greek steamship Thessaloniki, about whose safety considerable apprehension has been felt, was 190 miles east of Sandy Hook at 7:30 o'clock tonight. Her boiler room is flooded and she is mak- ing only about four knots an hour. All on board are well, according to a wire less message from the steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Five Thousand Houses
 to Rebuild Hopewell

New York, December 2s.-The first shipment of houses for rebuilding Hopewell, Va. which was destroyed on December 5, was made today from lumber mills in Brooklyn. At least 5000 buildings will be constructed and the contract will amount to more than $2,- 100000. These houses will be built so that two men with monkey wrenches can put them together in less than a day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Mrs. Georgia Ann Roberts

Mrs. Georgia Ann Roberts, aged 76 years, died last night at o'clock at the family residence in Powderly. The remains will be sent to Alpine tomor- row morning by Ligs Loy. The deceased is survived by four children: J. R. Thompson and John Roberts of Alpine and Mrs. M. w. Caldwell and Mrs. F. J. Fuller of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Dr. Perryman Is Dead

Knoxville. Tenn, December 29.-Dr George W. Perryman. 5s, died suddenly at his home in Winchester. Ky, today of acute indigestion. He has held promi- nent Baptist pastorates in Cincinnati and in Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, and played prominent part in the prohibition fights in Tennessee and Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Infant Wilson

The remains of the infant son of MT. and Mrs. w. w. Wilson, who died at the family residence at Central Park yesterday morning. were sent to Selma yesterday afternoon at 4;10 o'clock by Lige Loy for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Emily Elizabeth Galloway

Funeral services over the remains of Emily Elizabeth Galloway. the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Galloway, who died Tuesday afternoon at the fam fly residence, 324 Forty-ninth street, were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Mrs. Mary C. Gibson

The remains of Mrs. Mary c. Gibson, aged so, who died Tuesday afternoon in Tuscaloosa, will be sent to Oneonta this morning at o'clock by Lige Loy for interment. The deceased is sur vived by one son of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Kaiser Has Roil

London. December 29.-An Amsterdam dispatch to Reuters says reports from Berlin are that Emperor William is suf- fering from nonmalignant boil. He is not confined to his bed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
A Mysterious Malady

Boston, December 29-A mysterious mall ady which has baffled definite diagnosis by medical authorities had claimed seven victims among infants in Greater Boston tonight An increasing number of chill dren were reported suffering from the same disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Would Re Souare

From the California Pelican.
 Merry King Art-Now, just what are your reasons for wishing to resign from the Round Table?
 Sir Lionel-My wife objects to this knight work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
White Is Elected

Chicago, December 29.-Frank M. White, Madison, Wis. was today elect ed president of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. c. K. Shedd, Ames, la, was elected secretary-treas- urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
Mrs. Jennie Taylor

Mrs. Jennie Taylor, aged 67, died yesterday at 6:30 o'clock at a local infirmary. The funeral will be held today at o'clock from her late resi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

this afternoon at 1:45 o'clock The Masons will be in charge at the ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30

Black satin outdoor coat, adorned With red fox fur. Though the coat is very ample in cut, the fitness is so cieverly disposed that the coat shapes to the contour of the figure. These coats are especially desirable, for they, may be worn through several seasons by removing the fur and substituting velvet bands for spring and summer year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
EVERY SCHOOL BUILDING
 A POTENTIAL TOWN HALL

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson presides at session of the American Civic association Describes the social center movement as plan to socially utilize the school houses of the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-30
WINTRY WEATHER IS LIKELY TO PROVE A SERIOUS OBSTACLE
 WAR OPERATIONS
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COLUMBUS SUFFERS

sons were injured in trolley wreck near the city during the snowstorm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-12-17
DANCE FOR MISS MARY BoAs

Invitations have been issued for a
holiday dance by Miss Mary K. Boas,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Ross
Boas, 115 State street. on the evening
of Wednesday, December 20 at the
Harrisburg club. The Sara Lemer
orchestra will play and many of the
younger set will be in attendance.