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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Deaths and Funerals
George W. Brantley

George w. Brantley, aged 67 years. died at 2:35 o'clock yesterday afternoon of pneumonia at the family residence, 3204 Seventeenth avenue, north. He Is sur vived by his widow, three sons, Dr. w. M. Brantley, F. R. Brantley of Birming- ham and o. w. Brantley of Detroit; three daughters, Miss Marie Brantley of Bir- mingham, Mrs. Virginia Pearsons of De- troit, and Mrs. s. c. Williams of To- ronto; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Tolbert of Birmingham, Mrs. John Shirley of Blountsville, Fla. and Mrs B. Lanier of Wewahitchka, Fla, and one brother, 5. H. Brantley.
 Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery. The following have been requested to serve as pallbearers: Henry Tolbert, W. A. Watts. w. F. Piker, c. w. Drew, J. A. McDuffy and M. G. Hines.
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A. A. Oden

The remains of A. A. Oden, aged T years who died in a local infirmary at GAO o'clock Thursday evening were sent to his late home in Hartselle at noon yes- terday by the Johns Undertaking com- pany where funeral services will be held
 He is survived by his widow, one son, Ernest Oden of Hartsele and one daugh- ter, Mrs. Pierce Patillo of HartselIe who were with him at the time of his death
 MT. Oden was a prominent citizen of Morgan county, and for the last fl years had been station agent for the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad company at Hartselle. For eight years he was treas urer of Morgan county.
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w. D. Hester

w. D. Hester, one of the oldest and best known railway conductors in this district died at 4:40 o'clock yesterday morning at his late residence, 1921 North Twenty fourth street. after an illness of several months. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Josephine Hester, one daughter, Mrs. T. J. Bailey; two sons Raymond Hes- ter and Douglas Hester; two sisters, Mrs J. E. Burke of Birmingham and Mrs. El- lis Hickman of Hattiesburg, Miss, and one brother, J. T. Hester of Birmingham
 Funeral services will be held from the residence at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon under the direction of Birmingham Fra ternal lodge. Interment will be made in Oak IIil cemetery
 MT. Hester is one of the pioneer citi- zens of Birmingham, having resided here practically all of his life. He was em- ployed by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for. more than 30 years as a conductor. He vSAs a charter mem Der of the Order of Railway Conductors, Mason and belonged to several other fraternal orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
RUSSIAN FRONT

Berlin, December 15.-(Via SayvilleJ Todays army headquarters statement regarding operations on the Russian front says:
 Eastern front: Front Of Prince Leo pold: North of the railway from zolchoff to Tarnopol German troops entered Rus sian trenches and brought back 90 pris- oners''
 Of the operations in Macedonia the statement reports:
 Macedonian front: Partial advances near Paralovo and at Grandechnitza and on both sides of the eastern Cerna, re- suited only in enemy losses. There have been patrol skirmishes on the low lands of the Struma''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Congressional Items
 of General Interest

Washington. December 15.-Danger of the subtreasuries in Boston Chicago, New Orleans, New York. St. Louis, San Fran cisco, Cincinnati and Philadelphia being abolished by the legislative appropriation bill apparently passed today when Repre- sentative sissons of Mississippi dropped his fight against them in the House
 Washington, December 1.-Two bronze cannon or field pieces for both the Gulf Coast Military academy at Gulfport and the Mississippi Woman's college at Hat tiesburg were proposed in bills introduced today by Representative Harrison, Mis- sissippi.
 Washington. December 15-Another high cost of living bill--one to reduce tine tax on oleomargarine from 10 cents a pound to 1 eent-and to repeal the license tax on oleomargarine manufacturers, was introduced in the House today by Repre- sentative Aswell of Louisiana.
 MT. Aswell declared his bill would re- duce the cost of a food consumed in this country at the rate of 15O,0o00O0 pounds asyear.
 Washington, December 1.-The SS00oO,- UUp omnibus puDuc Duuolng DlI WIlcn failed at the last session was reintro- duced in the House in revised form today by Chairman Clark of the buildings com nlittee. Under it no postoffice buildings would be authorized hereafter at places where postal receipts are less than $10,- coo annually. Advocates of the bill expect to press 1t for passage after the holi- days
 yTaShinpton nacapohar K 5-FroruaaI an- proval of the selection at Annapolis of the site for the S1500,0 900 naval laboratory as recommended by a subcommittee of the civilian advisory board, will be made by Secretary Daniels within the next few days
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SHOOT INTRODUCES REAL "DRY" BILL
 AS A SUBSTITUTE
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laid aside after Senator Sheppard had sought an agreement to vote next Mon- day. When opponents of the measure sgnified that they would be ready for final vote at that time, Senator Jones of Washington, as a friend of the bill, objected to fixing the date Debate on the measure and the Underwood amend ment to provide for referendum on the issue to the voters of the district will be resumed tomorrow.
 Senator Shoot of Utah, declaring that the Sheppard bill is a make-shift, sub mitted a substitute today which would not only prohibit the manufacture >and sale of liquor in the capital, but also pr event it's importation for personal use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Two Thousand Students
 Shovel Snow in Gotham

New York, December 1.-Two thou sand students of the College of the City of New York are helping to rid New York streets of the snow which fell today their services having been offered by President Sidney Mezes of the college and accepted by Commits sioner Fetherston. The students will receive the regular wage of 30 cents an hour There is a dearth of show shovelers in New York this year be- cause of the scarcity of labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
NO CONSIDERATION GIVEN

Washington, December 15.-Any sugges- tion of an agreement between the Ameri- can government and Villa is regarded by administration officials as unworthy of consideration.
 No official report of Villas alleged pro- posal that an agreement under the terms of which he would cease killing Ameri- cans and order stopped the destruction of American property had reached the state department tonight and some doubt was expressed that he had made such OYertllreS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Circumstantial Evidence
the BostOn Record.

From the Boston Record
 Speaking of circumstantial evidence.s said a lawyer at the University club. George Frisbie Hoar used to tell this story:
 "A young woman met her husband as he returned from the office. and showed unmistakable signs of recent weeping. .
 Whats the matter Ellen?' asked the husband.
 oh, John she said, T dropped my ring off my finger and I can't find it anywhere
 Don't worry. Ellen; it's all safe. I found it this morning in my trousers pocket '
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Premier Lloyd George Still
 Too III to See Visitors

a.ondon, December 15.-An official com municaton issued this evening concerning the condition of David Lloyd George, the British minister, says:
 "The premier's condition is improving but he is not yet receiving visitors. The chief of the imperial general staff how ever spent sometime with him this aft ernoon ansacting urgent business"
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generally in agreement that the defenses must be SO strengthened that every enemy airship which crosses from Germany must be destroyed. The Daily Mail says the raids will be abandoned only when they are made too risky for the Zeppelins and when the enemy airships are attacked not only after reaching the British coast but when crossing the sea-
 As to terrifying Londoners, it can be truthfully said that the most common comment heard upon the streets the day after the last raid was this:
 Yes. l heard the guns, but l didn't get up'
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Pennsylvania Town Suffers
 S350,000 Loss by Fire

shamokin, Pa, December 15.-Hire building earlya last night and for a time threatened the destruction of the business section of the city. was final ly gotten under control today two hours after midnight Twoscore busi- ness houses and dwellings were de- stroyed with an estimated loss of S35OO O0O
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Frank A. Bissett

The funeral services for Frank A. Bis sett, aged S6 years, who died at 7o5 o'clock Thursday night at the family resi- dence, 1510 Fulton avenue, West End, will be conducted from the residence at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, with inter ment in Oak Hill cemetery
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Mrs. Sarah Frances Chumley

Mrs. Sarah Frances Chumley, aged 60 years, died late last night at the family residence, 1150 Eleventh ave- nue, south. She is survived by five sons, A. L. Chumley, H. H. Chumley, l. l. Chumley, L. s. Chumley of Bir- n,ingham, and one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Hopkins, of Birmingham.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Richard Graves Wood

Richard Graves Wood, aged 60 years, died of pneumonia at o'clock last night at his late residence, 1929 Underwood ave- nue, East Lake. He is survived by two sisters, Miss Emma Wood and Mrs J. R. Ellard; two brothers w. Harvey Wood and H. F. Wood, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted from the Ru- hama Baptist church, East Lake, at ? e clock tomorrow afternoon The Rev. H. H. Hibbs will officiate. Interment will follow In the Wood cemetery, Woodlawn The Woodlawn Masons will have charge of the services at the grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
J. M. Matthews

Funeral services over the remains ot J. M Matthews, aged "A, who died at a o'clock Thursday evening at the family residence, 1918 North Twenty fourth street. were conducted from the residence yesterday afternoon, and interment fol- lowed in Forest Hill cemetery. He is sur- vived by his widow, two daughters and four sons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
VILLA PLANNING ATTACK

San Antonio, Tex, December 15.-Ad- vices received at army headquarters to- day indicated that Francisco Villa is plan ming an attack on Santa Rosalia. Ac- cording to'the report to General Funston, large number of Villa troops have been massed south of Chihauahua City, pre- paratory to moving against Santa Rosalia.
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Mrs. Mary Berry OIin

The remains of Mrs. Mary Berry Olin, | aged 8, who died in New York city on December 10, were received here at g o'clock yesterday morning. Funeral serv- ices will be held from the private chapel | of the Johns Undertaking company at 1 noon today. Interment will follow in Elm | wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Mrs. Mary Mollie Berry

The body of Mrs Mary Mollie Berry, aged 55 years, who died at o'clock Thursday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Keller, 530 South Twenty-first street. will be sent to We tumpka at 6:20 o'clock this morning by Lige Loy. The deceased is survived by five brothers, James Holman, Joe Holman, Lee Holman, John Holman and Harrison Holman, and one daughter, Mrs. Keller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Vice President Entertains

Washington, December 15.-The President and Mrs Wilson were en- tertained at dinner tonight by the Vice President and Mrs. Marshall, the other guests including members of the Senate and other friends of the vice president. It was the first formal en- tertainment of the season away from the White House attended by the Pres ident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Bureau Prediction

Washington, December 15.-Con- tinued cold weather tomorrow in the south Atlantic states was forecast to- night by the weather bureau. Cold wave warnings for those states. the extreme southern part of Virginia and West Virginia were issued by the bu- reau tonight.
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French have been in progress, in which enemy obtained advantages in the direc- ton of Louvemont and Hardaumont. The fighting has not yet been terminated
 "Our Dobrudja army is pursuing the en- emy, who under the influence of ou. rapid advance in Great Walachia last night, evacuated his positions
 lon the Macedonian front there is calm
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Harry l.. Herman

Funeral services over the remains of Harry L. Herman, aged 40 years, who died at a local sanitarium Wednesday night were conducted from the private chapel of the Johns Undertaking company at 9:3O o'clock yesterday morning, and in- torment followed In Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
HOUSE COMMITTEE REpORT

Washington, December 15.-A bill pro- hibitlng the transmission of liquor ad- vertisements by mail to any one except licensed liquor dealers or agents was favorably reported today by the House postoffice committee. It is aimed at the so-called mail order liquor business in dry territory.
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Courtesy

From the Washington Star.
 'The people of your town applauded nie with fine enthusiasm"
 That isn't altogether enthusiasm" said a member of the reception committee. Some of it's hospitality"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
BERLIN OFFICIAL REPORT

Berlin, December 15.-(via SayviIle.) The German official statement today reads:
 "On the somme there has been little fighting activity.
 "On the east bank of the Mouse since this morning strong attacks by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Publishers Ask Trade
 Commission to Do All
 Possible in Situation

Washington, December 15.-Publish- CTS representing most of the newspa- pers throughout the country passed resolutions here tonight to present to the federal trade commission tomorrow asking that the commission do all possible to bring about the manufac- ture of an adequate supply of news print paper to be sold at fair prices Nearly 40 associations were repre- scented.
 The papers were united in their de- termination that a conference called for tomorrow between the trade com mission and committees of publishers, paper brokers and manufacturers should take up not only the question of distribution but those of prices and increased production as well. The con ference was called by the commission at the suggestion of manufacturers who proposed that it supervise distri- button of the country's news print pa per supply.
 Washington, December 15-The Sen ate today adopted a resolution by Sem ator Kenyon of Iowa, directing the committee on printing, in view of the scarcity and increasing cost of print paper, to investigate the subject and to recommend what government pub lications might be temporarily sus- pended and what economies might be practiced in the various government departments in the interest of con SerVatiOn of naper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
NETHERLANDS ACTION NOTED

Switzerland's action in handing the German note to Italy without comment as announced through the Italian Par liament by Foreign Minister Sonnino, was noted here with interest.
 Definite indication of the attitude of the entente allies Is expected in the speech of David Lloyd-George the British prime minister, next Tuesday Meanwhile the authorized statement of the German embassy here that partial disarmament will be one of the sub jects taken up at any peace conference was discussed generally in official and diplomatic circles with speculation as to how far in this direction Germany might be willing to go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Wanted, 20 Healthy Married Mem

There are only seven more work days before Christmas, and 1 have planned to devote my entire time dur ing these seven days in the interest of humanity and service to others.
 l want 20 men, that are healthy and able to stand the regular medical examination to see me at once. These 20 men must be married and have a wife and children dependent upon them. or either the sole support of theft mother These 20 men that 1 absolutely no life insurance to pro- tect their dear ones "should they die tonight" TO THOSE 20 men l invite you to call at my office. No 635 Brown Marx building, or phone me at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
DIPLOMACY HELD UP

American diplomacy in the various questions relating to the war may be said to have stopped short temporarily with the announcement of the Teu- tonic offer to talk peace. The subma- rine issue, which again had reached an aggravated state with the completion of evidence that the steamers Marina and Arabia were sunk without warning or provision for the safety of those on board, the Belgian deportation as to which Germany has just replied in note believed to be unsatisfactory to the state department are tempor- arily out of mind and all the pending questions with England are also dor mant
 Peace has been given the right of way at the department and it has been physically impossible for officials, al- ready overcrowded with work, to give immediate attention to other business waiting on their desks.
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Main 2S60, and make an appointment to see me before Christmas as 1 have a special plan whereby l am going than S616 6.00O,000) on at least 20 mar ried men who have no life insurance protection during the next seven days. DOWN hesitate to see or get in touch With me- and please don't think for one moment that this Is a charity proposition, for 1t is not, only good, Greater Birmingham. On account of the limited time 1 will be unable to handle any out-of-town business on the above proposition.
 Yours for Happy Homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16

On some lines the Prussian State rail- ways are using storage battery cars at less expense than steam locomotives or sgasoline electric cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
TO AVOID DUPLICATION

note.
 TO AVOID DUPLICATION
 To, avoid duplication of cables by sending several copies of the same note to the same. country and also to insure one official version for all three notes entrusted to this government it is possible that a careful translation will be made at the department and compared with the texts as arriving here. Even this involves a certain amount of interpretation in transla- ton, and some officials think it would be safer to direct the three American ambassadors in Berlin, Vien- ma and Constantinople to send on the texts handed to them by the respective foreign offices for translation in their original form to the countries named
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-16
Big Snow in Switzerland

Berne. Switzerland, December 15. (via Paris.)-An exceptionally heavy snowstorm continued in Switzerland The depth of the fall in Engadine is from 12 to 16 inches. which is a rec ord. A number of villages are com pletely cut off from the outer world and threatened with famine. Huge avalanches are reported everywhere, and railroads and roads are blocked.
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WILL TRANSMIT PEACE NOTES TO ALLIES WITHOUT
 ANY COMMENT

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M yiIl it be possible to send only one
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-14
SCOTTISH RITERS
 ARE CELEBRATING

The "Silver Anniversary Reunion"
 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish
 Rite of Free Masonory, Valley of Little Rock, began yesterday at Little Rock, and will continue through tomorrow, with ceremonies of solemn nature, and with many scores of Masons of
 high degree in attendance or partici- pating.
 .J. Moore and Sam Levine of this city will leave this morning for Little
 Rock, to be present at the ceremonies, and it is likely other prominent To- cal Masons also will be in attendance. More than ordinary significance is attached to the reunion, because it is general celebration of the twenty fifth anniversary of the re-organiza-
 tion of Scottish Masonry in Arkansas,
 after lapse for period of twenty or twenty-five years. Since the reorgan- ization. there has been continued an In.
 creased interest and enthusiasm, and the decision to fittingly celebrate the anniversary was reached several
 months ago, and plans have therefore
 been perfected in great detail, to make
 the affair one of the most momentous
 in the history of Masonry in the State
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DEMOCRATIC FUND
 IS $300,000 SHY

New York, Nov. 13.-Plans for meeting by popular subscription the $500, ,O00 deficit which it was announc- ed was incurred by the Democratic national committee in it's fight to re, elect President Wilson, were proposed here today by Wilbur w. Marsh, treasurer of the committee. <.
 The proposal calls for an appeal. to 2,OOO cities to each raise $100, leaving the rest to such individuals as may be willing and able to pay 1t.
 MT. Marsh said that in view of the popular manner in which the rank and file of the party answered the first call for campaign funds, he believes this plan will also prove popular, as in the collection of the original fund most of the donations came from i'll. dividuals, in small amounts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-14
Southern Girl Begins Career As Operatic Star.

Southern Girl Begins
 Career As Operatic Star.
 More than ordinary interest will he shown by many Pine Bluff friends of Col. and Mrs. c. P. J. Mooney and their charming and talented daugl- ter, Miss Miriam Mooney. in the fol lowing article from the Chicago Ex- aminer of Saturday, and close friencs of the family will likely remember that Miss Mooney comes naturally by her voice. as her mother, who was Miss Corinne O'COnnor. has most beautiful voice:
 "Just a real sweet girl from the Sunny South. But girl with such abandoned a brilliant social career 10 become member of the Chicago Grand Opera company. The girl is Miriam Mooney, and with just trace of southern accent she admitted yes terday she is nineteen years old and lives in Memphis.
 Although Miss Mooney is the youngest of operatic stars, and will not make her first professional ap- pearance until week hence. bril- liant career is prophesied for her by Maestro Companini, for in addition to a voice she has the greatest of all assets-personality.
 "She is the daughter of Colonel q. P. J. Mooney, Memphis editor, and made her social debut last season.
 Tt was Campanini who discovered Miss Mooney and resolved to make her a member of his flock of songbirds. He was passing the door of studio In New York one afternoon last sum- mer when he heard a voice. It was Miss Mooney practicing. Although desirous of accepting the offer thlt Campanini made, Miss Mooney had first to overcome parental objections to professional career. Here again her personality won the day, and the contract was signed.
 "The little star from the South ,s we'll known in social circles in Chi cago, and several events in her honor are being planned. She was educated at the Sacred Heart convent at Lake Forest, and then went to the fash lonable school Les MarrOnniers' in Paris to complete her education. Sne spent year there. but the outbreak or the war prevented her return"
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1 NEED FOR ENGLAND
 DO MORE FIGHTING
French Military Expert Declares It Is Time for British to Give More
 Assistance.

London. Nov 13.-The Express fea- lures an article in today's issue from Captain Millet of France calling upon Great Britain to take a greater act i've part in the fighting on the French front. He declares that France appreciates the assistance that Great Britain has been giving, but says it is necessary to speak plainly as the war can not be based upon an ex- change of compliments and wonders if the English recognize what is hap pening in Northern France. The French are making great efforts and it is time for the British to relieve them more, he says.