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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
BernstOrff Leaves

Washington, July A.-Count Won Bern storff, thes German ambassador, left Washington today to remain away from the capital until instructions from his government or new developments make it necessary for him to confer again with officials here.
 It was learned in German circles here tonight that the German interpretation of the statement in the last American note that the lives of noncombtants may not be put in jeopardy unless a vessel reslsts or seeks to escape was expected to satisfy the German military authori- ties of the fact that the United States has not insisted on a complete abandon ment of submarine warfare as such It was believed that this point would be considered as a concession and would add weight to that element of official and public opinion in Germany which is urging a more conciliatory attitude to- ward the United States
 Count Won Bernstorff viewed with sa tis faction the statement in the American note that the United States would in sist upon the freedom of the seas from whatever quarter violated He hopes this will be accepted in Germany as proof that the Washington government intends to insist upon it's rights with the same firmness toward Great Britain as elsewhere. The German ambassador believes that the American attitude would probably cause American citizens talk ing passage on British ships to demand of the captains of such vessels that their lives be safeguarded by an adherence to the precepts of international law in obey ing the warnings of war craft
 Conflicting reports reached the Ger man embassy today as to what occurred in the Orduna case According to state ments made by some of the passengers on the ship no torpedo was fired by the German submarine from which the liner escaped They saw only the shell fire at the ship. Lacking any official state ment from Berlin, embassy officials would not discuss the Orduna incident.
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ing neutrals against us. On the contrary, it must be our intention to avoid every thing unnecessarily endangering the we'll comprehended rights of neutral states
 Inactivity Explained
 The Germania and Boersen Zeitung briefly discusses the note in terms very similar to those of the .Lokal Anzeiger The Germania assures it's readers that the recent inactivity of the submarines was due to bad weather and not to a cessation of submarine warfare The Boersen Zeitung says:
 We will not maintain that the refusal of our proposal is an intentional brusque- ness, nevertheless, President Wilson's S policies appear in the latest note to have found a peculiarly vigorous expression"
 The Tages Zeitung points out that the American note f1atly rejects the German proposals and adds:
 The adoption of President Wilson S standpoint would be equivalent to a death sentence for the German submarine campaign. It is utterly impossible for submarines to establish whether the Americans are aboard merchantmen which are attacked, and as a consequence all ships could proceed freely. The American attitude is neither friendly nor necessary to the American interest or neutral in spirit Principles are brought to the fore ground and practical conciiatory pro- posals are rejected in order to relieve our enemies from the effects of policy increa singly injurious to them and corre- spondingly advantageous to the Ger mans.''
 The Kreuz Zeitung says.
 The Kreuz Zeitung says: "The note manifests not the slightest desire to ap- preciate the German standpoint, but clings stiff-necliedly to the alleged right of American citizens to travel safely on Eng fish ships even when loaded with bombs and shells"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
FUNSTON ORDERED ID USE FORCE F
 NECESSITY ARISES
Firing Across Border Must Cease-NacO Evacuated. Mexico City Remains
 Isolated

Washington, July 94.-Orders were issued today with the approval of President Wilson to Major General Funston to repel with force if neoos sary any firing into American terri tory during fighting between the Mexi- can factions in border towns and a note was dispatched to General Car ranza advising him of that fact.
 Soon afterward advices from Vera Cruz to the Carranza headquarters here said the general had instructed Gen oral Gales his commander before No gales, not to attack the Villa force there and gave assurances that the Car ranza force, which has occupied Naco, would withdraw, leaving civil ad ministraton in charge. The garrison marched out late today.
 What threatened a new complication in the Mexican situation apparently passed over with officials here deter mined to take drastic action if the Mexicans forced the fighting The spe- cific method of repelling any possible attack was not mentioned in the note 10 Carranza, but the inference was that American artillery would deal with any situation construed as an attack On American citizens.
 Specific instructions to General Funs- ton was directed to resist border at tacks immediately without referring the question further to Washington.
 General Carranza apparently gaze immediate heed to the warning. dis patch received from him by his agency here late today stated he had .l.- structed his troops to discontinue their march on Nogales.
 
 border situation under consideration for several days. The Villa and Car ranza agencies here have each held the other responsible for the violation of the agreement to neutralze borde. towns made when Gen. Hugh Scott, chief of staff of the army, last visited Naco. Without engaging in any con troVersy, the American government has insisted that the status quo be maintained and no fighting be engaged in which would endanger those on the American side of the boundary
 The Carranza agency gave out tv- night the following telegram from Eaco:
 The town of Naco. Mexico, was to- day evacuated by all of our military forces in accordance with the agree. ment made last January between Brig adler General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff United States army, and the fac tional leaders in Sonora. Naco has been left In the hands of the civil authori- ties of the constitutionalst govern. ment."
 The situation throughout Mexico as re- ported from various sections today was considered discouraging by officials
 Mexico City Isolated
 Mexico City is completely cut off and presumably in the hands of band of Indians under the control of General Zapata. General Pablo Gonzales the Car ianza commander, is in the vicinity of Pachucah, endeavoring to retake the town from the Zapata forces. General Obregon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
William POsey TaylOr

Funeral services over the remains ol William Posey Taylor, aged 27 years, who died at the residence of his sis ter 44l9 Avenue B, Avondale, last Fri day morning, will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 5:3O o'clock. lnterment will follow in Elm wood cemtery. The Rev. J. A. Bryan will officiate, and the Rev. J. w. Inzer will assist him.
 The deceased was one of the most popular members of the police depart Eient and numbered his friends and acquaintances by the score. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Police Relief association and several other fraternal orders. The Woodmen of the World will have charge of the funeral arrangements.
 The deceased is survived by four sisters: Mrs. E. J. Stringfellow of Bir- mingham, Mrs Lee c. Newman of Ope- lika, Mrs. E. M Hodge of Opelika, and Mrs. J. M Hatcher of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Window Box Gardening

Hamburg, July 10-(Specal.)-N con- tent with urging that back yards and tennis courts be made to grow vegeta bles the proponents of what may be called window box gardening" are now hard at work. It is the exception rather than the rule that a German city or country house is without its window or its bal cony flower box. It is urged that these boxes, instead of being used for flowers, be devoted to beans, hops or cucumbers The proponents of the new plan outline carefully just what kind of vegeta bles can be grown practicab ply in such linn ited quarters and just how they should be tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Swiss Legation Important Center

berhe, Swltzerland, July 10.-(Special.) ) The American legation here has become an important diplomatic center. The American ambassador at/Paris and Amer ican consuls in France communicate te with their colleagues in Germany and Austria through the American legation at Berne. When Italy entered the war the state departmen.. which formerly communicated with Constantinople, Vi enna and sometimes with Berlin through Rome had this route cut off and tele- grams are therefore exchanged through the legation at Berne. The legation also handles great deal of money for pris oEers-of-war and has the delicate tasl, of preventing the violations of neutrality by vigilance in checking any spies try ing to slip into belligerent countries with American passports
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25

1iclal reports, is isolated north of Mexico City. A flying column of Villa troops mas taken Queretaro and is operating in the vicinity of the Mexican capital.
 With the main forces away from their bases and moving away from destroyed railroads, news of the military situation is meagre In Las Mochis, state of Sinaloa, 1500 Mayo Indians are causing much apprehension and General Carranza. who has forces nearby, has been asked to assist in protecting foreigners and their property.
 General Villa himself is reported at Tor. reon with no communication south of Zacatecas.
 The state department summary today of conditions in Mexico included the fol- lowing announcement:
 The department is in receipt of advices from the border saying that it is reported by one who has just arrived from Tor reon, and who is regarded as reliable that the story of the execution of 90 rail road men at Torreon is untrue as is also the report of the execution of Francis ugarte, who, however Is said to be under arrest.
 Delayed news from Mexico City, dated the 18th instant is to the effect that the railroad connections with Toluca and Cuer. navaca were destroyed by the Zapatistas when they retreated to the south and "eSt' All loouSlulIS were scarce, the relief committees being unable to fully cope With the situation. The city councr mas appointed a chief of police and order is being fairly well preserved. A few hun dred soldiers are in the city The city has no communication with the outside world except through courier but it is hoped that the sable service will shortly be restored. Nothing is said of the pos sibility of a wireless service being estab. lshed. The report does not mention the position now held by General Gonzales and his forces, nor does it make any ref erence to the whereabouts of the flying column v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Mrs. D. E. Kennedy

News of the death of Mrs. D. E. Ken nedy of Cordele, Ga, was received in Birmingham last night. The deceased was the only daughter of Mir. and Mrs. T. M. Davidson of this city Mrs. Kennedy died at Johns Hopkins hos pital last Tuesday. Mir and Mrs. Da- v1dson were on the Pacific coast at the time of her death and immediate ly started to Cordele, where the re- mains are being held pending the ar rival Of her parents, they having passed through Birmingham last night
 The deceased is survived by her husband and four children. Funeral services will be held over the remains CT the deceased this afternoon at Cor dele.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
BNai B'Rith to Install Officers

Installation of officers of Birmingham lodge No. 36S, Independent Order of B Mai Rith will be held this morning at Tenn pie Emanu-El on Highland avenue. This IS the regular session and will be called to order at 10 o'clock. In addition to the installation other important business will be transacted. The following officers will be installed by Leo Oberdorfer past presi- dent; Chester G. Sandman, president; l. T. Well, vice president; Irving M Engel treasurer; A. Gusfield. secretary; J. Fried man, warden, and D. Levy, guardian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Only a Joke

From the Boston Transcript.
 He-I love you.
 She-But I haven't cent in the world.
 He-Excuse me; you didn't allow me to finish. I love you not
 She-So! l wanted to try you. I have a fortune of $50,000.
 He-Yes, but you interrupted me again. I love you not for your moneys sake.
 She-Well I'm glad for that was only a joke about the S50,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Mrs. Lucy Bell Wade

Mrs Lucy Bell Wade, aged 60 years, died last night at o'clock at the fam fly residence, 1131 North Twentieth street. Funeral services will be con- ducted this afternoon with interment in Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased is survived by her usband. Henry Wade; two daughters. Miss Temple and Miss Lutie Wade; one son, Charles Wade of blrmingham; two brothers, Will Cros- sett of Gadsden and Thomas Crossett or lronton and one sister, Mrs. M L. Jones of Shelby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Ambru H. Ramsey

Ambru H. Ramsey, aged IA years, died last night at 10 o'clock at a local iniirmary. The remains will be sent to Collinsville this morning at o'clock by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Mrs. MolIie CObb

Mrs. Mollie Cobb. aged 50 years, died last night at a local infirmary. The remains will be sent to Leeds this afternoon by Iige Loy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25

Montgomery, July 24.-tspeciaID II was made certain this afternoon that the judges in the counties of Jeff ferson, Montgomery and Mobile will not suffer in n financial sense from the effect of the work of the recess com mittce on judiciary.
 This committee. as is known. rec commended that the salary of the judges be s3000 and that all bills per hitting counties to supplement this salary out of their own treasuries be abolished.
 Senators Judge, Hill and Hartwell, representing Jefferson, Montgomery and Mobile. secured today the adop- tion by the house and senate com mittees on Judiciary of an amend ment providing that the above re- strictions be not made applicable to the counties represented by them This amendment will protect also the so- licitors of these counties
 Jefferson Wins Contention
 The indications are that as a result Of the activity of representatives of Jefferson county the court system as 1t exists in that county will not be materially affected by the judiciary committees. In other words instead or carrying out their purpose of re- ducing the number of judges from 10 to eight and reducing the salaries of these Judges the committees will in corporate in their bills practically all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
 BY PRESIDENT IS OF
 GRAVE IMPORTANCE
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marines and also with attempts to find a practical means of defense for battleships against torpedoes. The experts are said to be spending S100000 in effort to solve this problem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Mexico City Isolated

Mexico City is completely cut off and presumably in the hands of a band of Indians under the control of General Zarata. General Pablo Gonzales. the Car lanza commander. is in the vicinity of Pachucah, endeavoring to retake the town rom the Zapata forces. General Obregon, another Carranza leader, according to of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20
STYLE TIPS

Fashionable women are wearing white
from tip "a toe.
Tulle j. the best material for informal
dinner dresses.
The rur-toppcd collar furnishes many
Il one- piece dress.
Lace tea gowns are charmingly com
pleted by velvet c~oateeS.
II Won choose a princess dress, keep
ii ~ simple a. possible.
The most fashionable coiffurcs are
high.
The coat dress il one of the most con
yenient garments ever invented.
Wells are very important and some of
them are trimmed with fur.
Very chic l. the M t. date girl aS she
walks forth in her fur-topped boots.
4 f'NA hsAiNllh= N ~ WIZ ihlFA ibiA iNh
turc among millinery trimmings.
What could IT, richer than the white
broadclOth suit. trimmed with beaver?
Figured silks are revived ID BE- used
I'LL The fuller and quaintcr modes Of dress.
Colorcd silk binding i i new feature
uf some of the crepe dc chine blouSes.
Ribbons make Il very snort trimming
on some Of the new evening rcsSeS.
The new brushed wcol sweaters have
% delightful surface and color effect.
The pointed ovcrdraperv gives oppor-
tunitv 90 remodel last wears evening
dress. Make the overSpirt Of tulle in
%icol,r to match the body of the dress and
dr1rc these over white nIllc.
II YOU wish to wear our new gown
for six months and have il ia fashion.
hr careful not to fashion il with the
present exaggerated full skirt and hipp
cl ia waist for fashion whispers a
change.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

he taken with this movement and then
tvHaied as the hands describe a semi
rcie a-ain until they reach once more
tae sde 1f th- body. Repeat A least five
tm
"A third exercise may w rractised just
before getting into bel. Tha hands should
ue placed on the neck sn that fhe blood
flows from .he brain. T1n trunk Is then
h.nt at tn, waist rnd gently swnrcd frrm
rsht to ieft ana then rounl " \ CT
gla.
This should w continued FOR = few MIN
utgs before getting into hed. and N many
esees viii be followed Immediately by a
saunH ari refrasa ~ slumher.
O.Her remedies FIR slecplessncss con-
~s. y u hot bath. especially ~ the sur
lsrer rrom insomnia feels the cold. n mat
event warm slippers or sleeping socks
-hould also ta worn. a GLASS n not milk.
+ nfle massage IN the Temples or ? hon
pillow are an aids - Undue slunher
eh.-h have been found 70 produce good
results.
Beauty sleep should he cultivated ny the
woman who is rouhicd nv insomnia. The
tent -hos1 le dosn ami sleep Tor a
fen minutes esefv afternoon. Perhaps u
ntr rof come AZ First 1rd rren the only
th ny .1 br done s. - 81. upright with the
elbows resting r-on The table and he
ands trnarli-- trc ch n TIE muscles
onid 1. r.lavt lni the mind allowed %
a-der a- vu nfthe ant definite ef-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20
a Christmas leGenG.

There are MANY beautiful stories as
Sociatcd with the origin of the first
Christmas tree. one legend SAYS that 0n
the holy night all nature. even the ami
mHl> and the trees. was rejoicing and
that the ccdarS. instead of pointing their
branches upward rs pointed. slender
trees. spread their bran hes wide ~ pro-
tcct the mother and her new born child.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

Afternoon suit If White cloth. with
mHl~klat fur collar. cuffs ana ~callopcd
coli hem band. The collar band *
lined md trimmed with lowered silk,
the muff L. III white velvet and musk
r.t fur.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20


To help. when she'd begun II.
y pause, a hush,
\ kiss, a blush,
And now, by Jovc. I've done il!
-LEHlGII BURR.
Mr.. Uriah Lott. who has been residing
III Chicago the past year. i IN
Brownsville 10 spend the Christmas holi-
days with her >on and daughter, Mr.. and
Mr.. h. q. >teglnan.
Miss Hazel Dies Of Beaumont. daughter
OF Congress Martin Dies If that district.
i IN Brownsville "a spend the holiday with
her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mr.. Amos
Rich.
Miss Ernc>tinc Fuulk. who formerly rr-
sided m this city. by spending the winter
IN Brownsville. Texas. ~ the guest NJ MI.
and Mrs. Fred Truwit. and IL being cXtcn-
sively entertained by the Younger -ct oi
that city. Miss Faulk i Il charming sin
ger and Will BE- heard IN Brownsville at
the big Red Gross concert on December p.
Corpus Christi Democrat.
Several Brownsville couples expected to
leave late this afternoon for Pharr 10 at
tend the dance to be- given al the National
theater there tonight by the Ednburg
Boosters. Among those who win attend
will be Mis- Lucille Champion. Mis- Erne~-
tine Faulk, Mis- Ruth Craig, Ms Amelia
Young. Me~~r>. George b. Murphy. K. VI.
Coy. Carl Morcau. and probably Others.
d.
The real social event for early 1916 Is
being planned hv the girls Of the social sci.
i y to be 2 leap year" dance and ~ocially
conditions arc 10 BE- turned RIGHT about.
IL - ~ b. the girl~' own dance. and the
plans under way give promise NJ \ noun
tain 81 fun. The girls viii ~ thc escorts.
they Will make the dates. they will supply
conveyancc~. They will send roses. They will
It'll Tor leave vlcantl the programs.
llahltual "-lag~" are tu come in tor their
share. Prominent Young men WI the social
80 arr assured they viii ~ turned into
wall tl"wcr~-and some ~ the girls are .u-
ing ~ stag AL" The affair Ivy Still III pro
cc-- and WAS to hc kept puict and ~~urun.
81 ! surprise. But there wa- y leak.
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Christian church " m..t,n, NJ N. .h,..h
narlor- al. afternoon y, r.L.
m.rt. t.r ~. cb,,., ..t
Z" be given by the sunday school on
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lhS ms college ~ industrial Arts at DEN
ton, arrived III Brownsville last night tor
the Christmas holidays.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

The Ladies' .Aid ~ucicty III thc Central
Christian church " meeting w the church
larlor~ this afternoon ID make arrange
mcnt~ tor the Christmas tree and program
Z" be given by the sunday school or
Christina eve.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20
SOCIAL NOTES
MISTLETOE.

We two stood near
The chandelier
With mi>teltoe upon IT,.
\ lovely girl,
Ny head awhirl.
Her wrap-ll help her don it..
a button caught:
| surely ought
To help. when she'd begun IT.
\ pause, a hush,
\ kiss, a blush,
And now, by Jovc, I've done il!
-LElliGlI BURR.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

The Woman - iprrry ~ocicty of the
Methodist church L. holding lt~ regular
weekly meeting M the church lhi~ after
noon. Preparations for the Christmas en-
tcrtalnmcnt will be completed today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20
Do You See Those
Pleased Expressions

On the faces of YOUR friends?--
They reflect the satisfaction
they feel in knowing that they
bought the RIGHT THING, at
the right PRICE. How pleasant
to anticipate the pleasure of
giving somethingthatfwil meet
with appreciation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

Mr.. Criah Lott. who has been re>ldin.
IN Chicago the past year. i M
Brownsville 10 spend the Christmas holi-
days with her son and daughter, Mr.. and
Mr.. h. q. >tegman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

Miss Hazel Dies Of Beaumont. daughter
Of Congress Martin Dies If that district.
i IN Brownsville % spend the holiday with
her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and MR.. Amos
Rich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

David Il. Kowalski has returned from
Waco where he attended the grand lodge
session Of the Ancient Free aud .Accep
ted MaSOns
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

Miss Ernc>tinc Fuulk. who formerly rr-
sided IA this city. IN spending the winter
IN Brownsville. Texas. a~ the guest Nj Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Truwit. and II being cxtcn-
sively entertained IN the Younger -ct oi
that city. Miss Faulk l. Il charming sin
ger and will BE- heard Ia Brownsville at
the big Red Gross concert on December 27.
Corpus Christi Democrat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-12-20

Several Brownsville couples expected to
leave late thi~ afternoon for Pharr 10 at
tend the dance to be- given al the National
theater there tonight by the E%dinburg
Booster. Among those who win attend
will he Mis- Lucille Champion. Mis- Erne--
tine Faulk. Mis- Ruth Craig, Mis- Amelia
Young. Me~~r>. George b. Murphy. K. VI.
Coy. Carl Morcau. and probably Others.