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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-06-18

but he got no satisfaction from a
Secretary of State who seemed
to have peculiar views of his own
about the Third Commandment.
1T is allowable" replied the
Earl of Suffolk, "and perfectly
justifable to use every means
which God has put into our
hands"
This "Gott nit uns" philosophy
of government and warfare was
forever put an end to-among
English-speaking people at least
by the American colonists and
British statesmen, who had the
courage and persistence to op-
pose King George until he yield
ed and his Ministers were driven
from power. Is it too much to
hope that the better nature of
the German people will before
long assert itself and drive this
pestiferous philosophy out of
Germany also?
That there is hope for some
such intellectual revolution in
Germany is indicated by the re-
cent publication in Lausanne,
Switzerland, of a remarkable
book of 400 pages entitled 81
Accused The author is a Ger
man, who says of himself that
he was born in Germany, is of
German ancestry, speaks the
German language, holds German
sentiments, and loves his coun-
try better and more than any
other. His book is written, he
says, not against but for Ger
mmany. He has the greatest adj
miration for the valor of the
German Army and does not be-
lieve that Germany and Austria
can ever be wholly conquered.
But he reviews the evidence
and is convinced that Germany
deliberately brought on the war.
Why? The German Empire, he
argues, had reached a stage of
economic progress and prosper
ity unexampled in history. She
was developing without restraint
her power, her wealth, her
might. No Government in Eu-
rope had either the audacity or
desire to attack her single-hand-
ed. But her Kriegspartei dream
ed of a still greater omnipotence.
1t would not listen to the con-
slant appeals of England for a
universal reduction of arma-
ments because it premeditated
, war. And it made the German
|, people-by nature Industrious,
intelligent and peace-loving-be-
lieve that the war was a war of
liberation. "a war of liberation
from what, from whom" the
author asks. "These questions
will never be answered" he re-
plies.
In a passionate peroration the
writer of this book appeals to his
countrymen to open their eyes to
the truth that Peace cannot live
in a fortress and that in the in
evitable evolution of Society
peaceful Governments are the
only ones that will survive. eff
Germany continues to conquer as
she is now conquering her vic
tory will mean her death. = = =
Can the truth no longer be
spoken in the Fatherland? Must
we forever abandon that noble
chant which we have already
stifed in drawing the sword:
! "Wer die Wahrheit kermit und
saget sic NIGHT
Der list fuerwahr elm erbaer-
/ mlicher WIGHT"
/ In reviewing this Illuminating
, book a writer in the Journal de
Geneve halls it as a cheering ray
! of free thought in a dense anC
foggy air of militarism. Its
| spirit of judging and interpret.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
HANGS ON TO HIS
ENTRENCH|NG TOOL
Every Soldier Thinks as
Much of 1t AS of
His Rifle

Dunkirk France, December 2.-(Corrs-
spondence of the Associated Press.)-Next
to his rifle, every soldier values most of
of small wooden handle not quite two
feet long and a detachable iron cross
piece with a pick at one end and sharp,
narrow spade at the other Men cling to
their entrenching tools when they have
had to discard nearly every other article
of equipment. A man without an en-
trenching tool feels that he is of rather
less value as a soldier than if he had
no uniform. Without this little pick and
spade he must lie our in the open after
an advance instead of scraping for him.
self little mound for cover
When there is any movement in the
lines most of the entrenching work is
done with these little tools. 1t is only
when position has been solidly won and
is to be occupied more less perIua-
nentIy that large picks are brought up
and put into use.
The infantrymuan needs no urging to
dig. 1t becomes the merest instinct to
realize that his life depends on provid-
ng himself with proper cover. And this
instinct is strong enough to conquer even
the overpowering desire for sleep which
comes at the close of a long days hard
fighting and which at nightfall often
makes even the consumption of food seem
super f1uous. Frequently the tired infan-
| tryman after 10 or II hours of fighting
must struggle from dusk to midnight with
/! his entrtnching tools. Not until his cover
| is snug and sound does the soldier dare
| to curl himself up in his pit and take
! the coveted 40 winks in prepare ton for
the counter attack which is almost certain
| to come before dusk
| A soldiers letter tells about British
regiment that boasted they did not dig
| 1T was a very gallant regiment" he
writes, with large snare in the battle
honors of Britain's past wars. They had
| charged at Balaclava they had fought
| in every corner of the globe. But they
| had not been taught to dig: it was be-
meath them. They were nominally cav
| airy regiment, with a cavalry regiment
| foolish ideas of caste
| "And here is what happened to them
not far from Mons. The regiment had
been rushed into gap to cover the flank
OF an infantry brigade. Because they
We're dismoun.ed an infantry officer Of
| fered them some friendly advice. urging
them to provide themselves wits some
kind of cover. But they laughed, tool,
| their position, and lay down, in the open
| We don't dig, they boosted proudly. Poor
| gallant fellows-1O minutes later battery
found them and sprayed them off the
| face of the earth as the little bugs are
cleaned off rose bush by the gardeners
spray.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
N. R|bOT TELLSOF
LOAN OF VICTORY
Statement of French Minis
ter of Finance Greeted
With Applause

Paris, December 24-Some details of the
result of the Loan Of Victory were
given by M. Ribot, minister of finance.
during a session of the Senate today of
the appropriation bill for the first three
months of 1916.
The reserveY France are still con-
Siderable SAID =. Ribot. eve have ne
gotiated loan later than others and at
this time our resources are coming fresh
and are well arranged, while the others
already are showing signs of lassitude.
We will overcome whatever difficulties
may arise, because we have the courage,
resolution and confidence of the coun-
try
This statement was greeted with ap-
plause. NJ. Ribot then explained that a
real budget would not be presented to
the Chamber of Deputies this year, 1t
would be impossible, at least, as to mill
tary appropriations, to give figures year
in advance.
Expenses, NJ. Ribot declared were con-
stantly increasing. 1t was necessary to
manufacture more for the needs of the
war and also to advance money to Bel
GUM and Servia.
asked the minister. Great Britain has
done so, but she is in a different position
than we. In France a new heavy tax
could not be collected easily and it would
be a heavy burden on the country We
would be living, then, on credit. We have
just negotiated a loan under difficult con-
ditions. =
AT a moment when We were suffering
from lack of united action, the allied
powers and the country largely responded
to our appeal. In the provinces of France
there were 100000 subscribers and with
Paris the total will exceed 100000. There
was an infinite number of small subscrip-
tons by the humble people. In England
% 900 subscribers brought us in 100000, 00(
francs. Everywhere we received effective
aid, which was due to the universal feel
ing that a weight too heavy would bear
on the world if we are no: victors in
the fight for civilization.
There have been subscribed in the cap
ital 1860, 900, 900 francs-this despite the
occupied and has remained profoundly
disturbed by the war. Five and a half
billion francs in cash and $500, 000, 00C
francs in treasury bonds nave been sub
scrlbed. This result is entirely to the
honor of the country. The loan already
has been classified and will be quoted at
premium.
The Senate adopted a bill which ap-
propriates $500 100000 francs for the first
three months of 1916, with an amendment
postponing until 1917 the application of a
tax on revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
STORM WARNINGS
ALONG GULF COAST

Washington, Decembe err 24.-The weather
bureau announced tonight that storm
warnings are displayed along the gulf
coast from Brownsville, Tex, to Tampa,
Fla, and along the Atlantic seaboard
from Jacksonville, Fla, to Boston, Mass.
Cold wave warnings have been ordered
for the gulf states, northwest Georgia,
Tennessee and Arkansas.
This advisory warning was issued to-
night:
Hoist southeast storm warning 10 p.
M, Delaware Breakwater to Boston and
at Baltimore and Washington Storm of
marked intensity over the lower Missis-
sippi valley moving eastward Winds will
become easterly by Saturday morning and
increase probably reaching gale force by
Saturday night. Southwest storm warm
ipss are displayed from Jacksonville, Fla,
to Norfolk, Va.
Hoist northwest storm warning 10 p.
m. gulf coast Bay st. Louis to Tampa.
Winds will become strong northwest by
saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
TOYS TO BE GIVEN TO
THE POOR IN ATLANTA

Atlanta. December 24-Funds sub
scribed through the efforts of newspapers
and charitable organizations to fill the
empty stockings of poor children and pro-
vide for INDECENT families have been the
most popular form of Christmas giving
of general nature in the southeastern sec
ton this year.
In Atlanta tomorrow large number of
toys will be distributed; more benefit dim
ners served. and more. institutions receive
substantial checks than ever before. All
through the section plans for the ceie-
bra ton of the day are on generous
scale. Community tree ceremonies Will
be held in several places. Here, a giant
ce6ar has been put up in the heart of
town and music provided to make real
Christmas day for any who travel the
city's thoroughfares.
Sprnglke weather today covered Geor-
gia and neighboring states, and although
an overcast sky here tonight carries a
hint of the rain and colder weather fore
cast for Christmas Day, an overcoat on
the street is a rarity. Many celebra-
tions of Christmas-eve took place in At
lanta churches and the programmes in
Guided for Christmas Day are elaborate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
TO COMPLETE MORGAN
| PETTUS MEMORIAL AT
SELMA NEXT WEEK

The officers and directors of tho
Morg an-Pettus Memorial association
will gather just after New Years TO I
the purpose of selecting a suitable 10. /
cation for the memorial to Alabama d
two greatest sons, Edmund Winston
Pettus and John Tyler Morgan. The
memorial will be completed by J. WI
Peters, local sculptor, within the next
week, and will be ready for placing
just as soon as a location is selectedl
Several spots have been suggested
among them the lot adjoining the post i
office building, but it appears that the
choice of the people is the little park
at the foot of Lauderdale street, over l
looking Alabama river. 1t has been
urged several times that this little striII
of lawn be made into a sure-enougfi
park, with benches and flowers, and il
the memorial should be placed at that
spot it is almost a certainty that the
park will be made beautiful The
memorial association is anxlously
awaiting a decision of the finance com /
mittee of the veterans reunion com /
mittee, who has in hand about 5000 left
over from entertaining the veterans IN
October 1t was decided by the com 4
mittee that this money should be di I
yided between the memorial associa- !
ton. Carnegie and the new antl-tuber-
culosis association, but General G. WI
Hooper. commanding the Alabama Gil l
vision of veterans and member OF
Camp Jones here kicked on the dis
position The matter has now beer
put up to the donors of the money anc
upon their letters will rest the final
choice of the committee. If the donors
are willing to trust to the Judgment OF
the members of the finance committee
500 will go to. the Morgan- Ped.us
Memorial association, 500 to the Car
negie library and the remaining S4oV
to the anti tuberculosis association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
SOLDIERS CANNOT
GET ENOUGH PIPES
Belgian Nobleman Under
takes to Get Necessary
Funds in the u. S.

New York, December 25.-(Special)
Soldiers in the trenches of Europe this
winter are to be supplied with pipes
from the United States and any Amer
lean who wants to send such a gift
to a Belgian, a French or Russian
fighter may do so by contributing 10
cents to the soldiers pipe fund.
The men at the front want and need
q good and durable pipe. The demand
for such an article has been very in
sistent and Viscount II. Y. de Lendonck
of Wavre Ste-Catherine, Belgium, has
undertaken to supply it. He has had
manufactured in America an excellent
pipe for the purpose; strong, light,
easy to clean and sanitary. and he has
in hand the receipt of contributions and
the prompt shipment of the pipes to
whatever army of the allies the giver
designates.
For a contribution of SIS the soldiers
pipe fund will deliver to soldiers in
Europe ESQ pipes and will have print
ed across the bowl of each a sentence
or motto in the language designated by
the contributor, and even put on the
bowl the donors picture, name and ad-
dress. For instance, if it is desired to
send pipes to British soldiers, the in
scription will be in English, Belgians
and Frenchmen will receive the gifts
suitably inscribed in French; Russians
in their own tongue; Italians in theirs
and Servians in Servian. For 81 10
pipes can be sent over the water with
a label in the bowl of EACH giving the
donors name and address and suitably
inscribed on the bowl. Single contri-
buttons of 10 cents will send one pipe,
inscribed on the bowl with the good
wishes of the giver, in the native
tongue of the recipient.
The fund will send an engraved GER
tificate of receipt to anyone contribu-
ting 81 or more.
Viscount De Lendonck, who is secre-
tary general of the fund, has opened
an office at sos Fifth avenue, New
York city
Among the patronesses of the fund
are Mrs. Charles Steele, Mrs. L. c. Feir,
Mrs. William D. Guthrie, Mrs. Eugene
Willard Countess ]. de la Greze, and
Mrs. F. G. Bangs, all of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
FREE MEDICINE
AT GREENE'S TO-DAY
FOR POOR OF CITY

The Greene Drug company today, as
a Christmas gift to the needy of Bir-
mingham, will fill prescriptions free OF
cost for all those unable to pay for
them. Should one wish to have this
prescription filled free, it will be neces-
sary to have the physician certify on
the certificate that such is the case and
the medicine will be furnished. Shis
does not apply, of course to prescrip-
lions calling for narcotic drugs. This
rule will go into effect this morning
and will continue throughout the day
In making the announcement of the
change President Greene stated that
he could not think of any better way
to help the needy in way which would
do them good.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
II ERRY Christmas. This trite
MI salutation is headed to-
1 " wards the world at large.

MI salutation is headed to-
VA wards the world at large.
No particular person Is exempted,
as in the goodness of heart superin-
duced by successful raid to the ex-
press office the soul cries out in
ecstacy to the populace-Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
This year Christmas will be
merry affair in Birmingham. This
is due because of the vast increase
in industrial activity. The past
two years Christmas has proved
rather a dull affair-but early in
dications this year were to the ef-
feet that money would be loose and
plentiful and whenever the simole-
ons roll lightly and friskily Christ
mas is apt to be joyful occasion.
Thus for the past several nights
every store has been crowded with
eager shoppers and the streets
thronged with enthusiastic people
while small boys snapped firecrack-
ers about the sidewalks. There was
laughter and good cheer in the air
Christmas and prosperity were
SYNONYMOUS terms.
The theatres will also reflect the
holiday spirit today with attrac-
tive entertainment programmes.
The Jefferson, of course,s will be in
the van as usual with a pleasing
musical comedy, "When Dreams
Come True" This is a quaint oper-
eta which is making it's first bow
to the patronage of the south. 1t
comes heralded as an antidote for
that tired feeling and the-blues.
At the Lyric there is Keith
vaudeville bill that is said to sur
pass much that has been done in
previous weeks this season.
With the photoplay houses new
pictures of the highest class as in
accordance with the legal structures
of the municipality will be shown
throughout the city. The Strand will
show "The Reform Candidate, a
political drama in which Macklyn
Arbuckle, a noted actor, Is fea-
turned.
At the Trianon BLUE Grass one
of those Kentucky stories In which
the thrilling horse race is the grip
ping feature, will be shown today.
Thomas A. Wise, the well known
comedian, is the star of Blue
Grass" which in pictures is more
than interesting.
II. M. Newsome opened his new
theatre last night with "Trilby,"
and Wilton Lackaye and Clara kim
ball Young will be shown again
today in this sensational feature.
"Newsonme's." as the new theatre
is referred to. although as yet 1t
has not been named, is one of the
most beautiful screen theatres in
the city.
"Inspiration'' will be shown at the
Colonial today. This is very ar
tistic picture in which Audrey Mum
son, reputed to be the most beauti-
full woman in the world. portrays
the part of model who inspires a
masterpiece in a we'll known sculp-
tor. In doing all this Miss Munson
wears 7r+reneinr s.pneumonia"
gown, ;sh4 vssi fytair hown
is said Ia 81 1ss ISL does
not DIET akk from che sisst
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
Christmas in the Southwest

Kansas City, Mo-, December 24-The
lighting of municipal Christmas trees in
many cities tonight ushered in the Christ
mas holidays in the southwest. On the
historic Alamo plaza in San Antonio. a
giant mountain cedar was planted as a
permanent Christmas tree for all the
city. Other Texas cities celebrated in
similar fashion, Houston, Fort Worth,
Beaumont and Corpus Christi also having
municipal trees. Many cities in Okla
homa and Kansas distributed gifts to
children who otherwise would have been
forgotten. Kansas City's municipal cele-
bration was postponed until next week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
B8EOOTIGFYTS@
~ 4AnD 2SGREEN
By RICHARD F. LUsslER

Leona Flugrath will be shown in
"a Blade of Grass" an Edison
drama, at the Princess today. From
the advance notices this feature
has all the dramatic and photo
graphic touches that has made Edi-
son pictures famous.
At the Odeon Two "The Woman
With Rose" heads the Christmas
bill. mo Smoking" farce comedy,
is also one of the films that will be
shown today at this delightful
photopIay theatre.
Again-Merry Christmas to all.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
STRONG AND WELL AS EVER

Fred Smith, SO Main ST, Green Bay,
Wis, says: II suffered a long time
with very weak back. Foley Kidney
Pills completely relieved me of all sore
ness and pain and l now am strong and
well as ever" Winter aggravates
symptoms of kidney trouble; cold
weather makes aching joints, sore mus
Giles, and irregular bladder action more
unbearable. Foley Kidney Pills help
the kidneys eliminate pain causing poi
sons Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
-Four Trainmen Killed

veedersburg, Ind, December 24.-r'ou'
trainmen were killed and score o.
horses injured, none seriously near her'
late today when an eastbound Glover Lea
passenger train crashed heed-ons INTO
freight train. The wreck occurred during
binding snowstorm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
Henry C. Payne's Widow Dies

Milwaukee, December 24.-Mrs Louise
mer postmaster general. died here today.
She was known as charity worker and
philanthropist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
Natural Result

From Judge.
Mrs. Crabshaw-I learned to drive an
auto while on my vacation.
Crabshaw-W hat next?
Mrs. Crabshaw-Youre going to buy me
a car, dear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, December 24.-Forecast Tor
Alabama: Clearing and much colder, with
a cold wave Saturday; Sunday fair.
Mississippi: Fair and colder Saturday
with a cold wave Sunday fair.
Tennessee: Fair in west and clearing
in east portion; Saturday, much colder
with a cold wave; Sunday fair.
Georgia: Rain Saturday, followed by
clearing and much colder weather, with
a cold wave in north and west portions
Saturday night; Sunday fair and colder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
GADSDEN
ONE OF LARGEST PAYROLLS IN
HISTORY OF THE DISTRICT THIS
WEEK.

Gadsden, December 24.-(Special 1.-The
operation by w. T. Christopher during
the second week in January, for the first
time since March, 1918. 1t will employ
about 80 men and it is planned to burn a
kiln of about 100000 brick. The local de-
1nand for brick has shown a steady in
crease.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions
Summary of observations made at
United States weather bureau stations
during the "a hours ending p. m, 18th
meridian time, December "a, 1915:
ot,,ro
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

Twenty-eight business houses of Gads-
den have signed an agreement to close
Saturday afternoon to give employees a
half holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
Local Data

For the "a hours ending at p. m.
December "a, 1915:
Highest temperature ........~... 81
Lowest temperature ............ 90
Mean temperature .............. 81
Normal temperature ............ 40
Deficiency in temperature since
January l 2oo
Rainfall ... 90
Total rainfall since January L.. so ~
Excess in rainfall since January l / IA
Relative humidity. 7 a. m. 81
Relative humidity, D. m.. SO
Relative humidity, p. M. ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

e. r. Cornelius, county commissioner,
had nine large turkeys to bring to Gads-
den today from his home at Murrycross.
He planned to sell them to some of his
friends But his friends must look else
where for Christmas fowls. A thief beat
them to the Cornelius birds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25

One of the largest combined pay rolls
in the history of the Gadsden district is
being met this week About 1000 en-
ployes of the Cuff States Steel company,
800 of the Gadsden carworks, 1900 of the
Dwight Manufacturing company and en-
ployes of the Southern Manufacturing
company receive their pay this week.
The merchants are enjoying an increased
business as a result
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-12-25
COLONIAL
TODAY
Dorothy Gish, Frank
Campau
JORDAN is A HARD ROAD


Naval Stores
Savannah. December 24.-Turpentine
firm, 51AQ511kc. Sales, 269; receipts. zo7
shipments. none; stock 56,027. Rosin firm;
sales. $50; receipts, 1872; shipments none;
stock, 75,927. Quote: A. B, c, d, e, $50;
F. IS. 25@5. 40; G, IS. sOQ5. 40; HI, I. S $50
s. 10; K. IS 5000 80; NJ. $50; N. $s.75; WIG
81: WV. $7.25.