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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
SOUTHLAND

Courtland, December 16.- (Special.) The little town of Courtland noted for it's peacefulness and law-abiding qualities, experienced it's first holdup last night.
 As Mrs. Sophie Polytinszy. a prominent merchant of the tnsn.. was gong home from her work last night, she was set upon and robbed. after being knocked down by a mulatto negro or wmte man, with sand-bag or some blount instru- ment.
 Mrs. Polytinsky is engaged in the mer- cantile business on the most prominent street of the town. Last night when closing time came, she took the receipts of the day, about sGo, and started home Her husband was with her and as they got near home he went in front to open the door He heard his wife scream, and running back found her in semi con scious condition. She had been knocked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
CHRISTMAS TREE BY BESSEMER ELKS
Doctors Office Robbed and Ransacked for Death
 Dealing Drug

iBessemer December 16.-fSpecial) The committee appointed by the Besse- mer lodge, No. 721, Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks is hard at work preparing for the annual Christmas tree, which will be given at the hall on Christ mas afternoon. The committee Is com posed of w. c. Baty, George Ross and F. R. Mathews, and they will be as- sisted by committee of ladies as fol- lows: Mrs. W. J. Long, Mrs. T. T. Huey' Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. J. S. Winters Mrs. Harold V. Rogers and Mrs. F. Il. Fielder. Plans are being made to make the tree this year one of the most suc- cessful ever given by the lodge.
 The offices of Dr. E. P. Lacey, Dr. s. F. Nash and Dr. L. A. Spencer in the MeDonald building were entered last night and an ounce bottle of cocaine was stolen. The office of Dr. R. T. Smith over the First National bank was also entered and completely ransacked. This is the first robbery that has been re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Well Known Atlanta Man Is Found Dead in Street
 and Murder Is Suspected

Atlanta, December 16.-T. B. Ashford. a well-known business man of Atlanta was found unconscious in the street. at the intersection Of Peachtree and Four teenth streets. in fashionable residenes district late last night. and died early today from injuries. The only mark on his body is a small abrasion on the head and the police authorities have been un- able to determine how he met death
 c. II. Ashford. president of the Ash ford Trunk and Bag company, his father. said today that he believed his son had been murdered. and offered S500 reward for the arrest and conviction of ths slayer.
 Ashford was 37 years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
GADsDEN

Gadsden. December 16.-(Special) A court calendar for the Sixteenth judicial circuit was adopted this morn ing and Miss Margaret Dunlap was reappointed register in chancery by Judge J. F. Blackoowd. presiding judge. Etowah county will have three jury terms and six nonjury terms an- nually; St. Clair four terms, and Blount three terms.
 To inspect hard surface roads, with a view of building one between Gads-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Free Speech in Mexico

Queretaro Mex, December 16.-The con- stitutional convention today adopted ths articles of the constitutional dealing with the right of free speech and the right of petition. Articles prohibiting gambling and the sale of intoxicating liquors were then taken under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

the Volunteer Relief association. has appointed a committee of seven Uni versity of Alabama alumni to serve on the floor committee. Hill Ferguson will be chairman and will be aided by Borden Burr, Joe Mudd. Hugh Nor row, Sam Leadbetter, Harry J. White and Evans J. Dunn. A dance will fol- low the concert.
 The personnel of the Glee club is: Riddle, Frierson, Kennon, Johnson Fellows, c. R. Dickinson, Nelson Greer, Wier. Griffin. Powell, Galloway Batson, Foscue, Whatley, Morris, Long shore Gillespy, Cory, Coston, Dickin- son. Stovall. Crawford. Oden, Hirsch Bowling, Dove, Braswell, Director Tom Garner. Thornbury, Downey Scar borough and Mayer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Mrs. Cannon Left Notes

Savannah, Ga, December 16.-Officials of the Ocean Steamship company say that Mrs Alice Cannon9of Atlanta, who disap- peared from the Savannah line steamer City of Columbus en route to New York on Tuesday, left two notes clearly indi- eating that she committed suicide. One of these notes was addressed to the stewardess of the ship and the other to Mrs. S. c. McRae of Atlanta, the com pany officials say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
Rutgers Scholar Dies

New Brunswick, N. J., December Is. Charles Edward Hart, professor emer- itus of ethics at Rutgers college, died sud denly today, aged 60. Professor Hart was a member of languages and literature so- cieties in this country and England; was a frequent contributor to magazines and the publisher of several books. He is survived by widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17
CHURCH NOTICES

The Rev. l. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will fill the pulpit at that church at both the Sunday morning and evening services, having as lls theme at the morning hour, "Be Still and Know God,'' and at the evening hour, A New Heaven"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

down and robbed of her purse. containing what money she started home with.
 Mrs. Polytinsky gave a fairly good de- scripdon of the thief, except that she could not tell whether he was a mulatto negro or a white man. Bloodhounds were procured and followed the trail mile or more to where the thief evidently got on horse, where 1t was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The Rev. Winner s. Poyner of St. An drews church, Birmingham, will preach at Trinity Episcopal church Sunday aft ernoon at o'clock. The public IS invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The Rev. L. P. Whaley will preach Sunday afternoon at 2S0 at the Brighton school auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The Rev. J. c. Mcqueen will fill the pulpit at the Brighton Presbyterian church Sunday evening, taking for his theme, "Is There B God?" The public Is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The stewards recently elected at the First Methodist church will be installed, following the services at the Methodist church Sunday morning. The pastor, the Rev. Ira Hawkins. will fill the pulpit at the evening hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

w. F. German and several associates have arrived in Bessemer, and will be- gin work at once at the Dolomite mines on a contract with the Woodward Iron company for getting out coal MT. Cor man has been engaged in extensive out side operation in Georgia and the work to be begun here is the first inside work to be undertaken by his firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

Solicitor l.. B. Rainey. whose of flee is abolished January 15, will re sume the practice of law in Gadsden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

Etowah county rural teachers re- ceived their November pay today, it being necessary for the new county. board to borrow the necessary funds City teachers will not be paid until December 23, when the state funds will be available
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The express company has opened a branch office on Chestnut street near Fourth to handle Christmas liquor shipments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

A large tour of motorists through the south, conducted by the Scar borough Motor Guide company. is ex- pccted to pass through Gadsden on it's way to Atlanta. and thence to Flor ida in the near future. Plans may be made for the entertainment of the au- toists while in Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The many friends of MT. and Mrs. Rich ard Lanier will regret to learn that their little daughter was badly burned yes terday at their home. The child was playing near gas heater when her dress caught on fire and before the blaze could be extinguished the child was painfully burned on the back MT. Laniers hands were badly burned in an effort to put out the flames.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

There will be the regular services at the Jonesboro Baptist church Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. J. c. Hill. filling the pulpit. He will have as his subject at the morning hour With the Christian People Asleep and the Devil Awake, Who Will Win Out?" Baptist Young Peoples Union at 6:30 o'clock. At o'clock he will begin a series of sermons on the Prodigal Son, taking as his theme at the evening hour, Leaving Home." The Womans Mis- sionary union will not meet until New Years Day. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

All members of the choir of the Baptist church are requested to be present at the church Sunday evening at 7:9O o'clock to practice for the musical which will be given on Sunday afternoon. December 3l, at the Grand theatre. A splendid pro gramme Is being arranged for the occa- sion.
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ported in several weeks, and officers are at work on the case.
 The Bessemer city court will convene Monday morning with Judge J. c. B. Gwin presiding. A jury civil docket will be taken up. A heavy docket has been set for hearing during the week, and a large number of witnesses have been summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The Pastors Helpers of the Lpscomb Methodist church met last night at the home of Mrs. Richard Winstead The following officers were elected: Mrs. E. l.. McAdory, president; Miss Thelma Car gile, vice president; Missl Ruth Nolan, secretary; Mrs. Richard Winstead, treas urer. The members are: Miss Goode, Miss Thelma Cargile. Miss Ruth Nolan, Miss Edith Grove, Mrs. McAdory, Mrs. Winstead; honorary members are E. L. McAdory, Arthur Nolan, Murray Wagner, Vernon Cargile The next meeting will be held with Miss Ruth Nolan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

The Rev. Ed S. Barnes will fill the pulpit at the South Highland Baptist church Sunday morning. Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock; preaching at Il a. m. and p. m.; Ladies' Aid society meets Mon day afternoon at 3 o'clock. while the Mems Brotherhood meet Thursday even ing at 7:30 o'clock at the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-17

den. Alabama City and Attalla. coun- ty commissioners and some city off cials went to Tuscaloosa today. A plan has been proposed by which the county and the three cities shall share in the expense of constructing the proposed road.
 The county commissioners have des- ignated the Gadsden National bank as county depositary. The bank made d bid to give 2.3 per cent interest on daily balances and 1 per cent on time deposits The commissioners also reached an agreement whereby a road to cost from s15,000 to s18.000 will be constructed from Black Creek falls across Sitz Gap to Little Wills val ley in exchange for the road machin- cry which the county highway com mission has used in eXpending the s200, ,000 from bond issues for roads
 President IT. H. White of the coun- ty board of education has called a meeting of the board and of school trustees for next Saturday to consider plans for a supplementary school term. Loss of the 1-mill tax has shortened the regular term in Etowah county one month.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11

ana by a beyy Of couricrs, walked into
the room advanced with both hands
oGtstretched to the bewildered Ben
ana explained:
Professor Ben, / am delighted to
see you again.
"ihe judges at once forgot the heat
and their fatigue and hunger Who
was this young inventor with the pale
complexion and black eyes that he
should be the friend Of emperors2
They ala not know, and for the mo-
ment Bel himself had forgotten that
Dom Pedro has once visited Bells
class of deaf mutes al Boston univer-
sIty, and so, with the tall blond
bearded Dom Pedro i'm the center. the
assembled judges ana scientists-there
were fully fifty IN all, entered with
unusual zest into the proceedings Of
this first telephone exhibition. A wire
had been strung from one end of the
room TO the other, and while Bell went
to the transmitter Dom Pedro took up
the receiver and placed it to his ear.
1t WAS momentum tense expectancy.
NO one knew clearly what was about
to happen, when the emperor, with
dramotic gesture, raised his head from
the receiver and exclaimed, with
look of utter amaaement My God, it
talks"
Next came to the receiver the old
est scientist in the group, the vener-
able Joseph Henry whose encourage
ment to Ben had been so timely lie
stopped to listen, and, as one Of the
bystandcrs afterward said, no one
could forget the look of awe that came
into his face as he heard the iron
disks talking with a human voice
This said he, comes nearer to over
throwing the doctrine of the conser-
walton >of energy than anything | ever
saw"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
GERMNNY'S RIGHTS.

The chief Of The German admiralty
staff gives out the following state
ment regarding submarine warfare.
Germany is at war with England
Germany must attack England's life
nerve, which Is her shipping We have
ordered our submarines TO do this, and
we must 20 ahead
Thus declares the successor of Tr-
pitt. lie states the underlying princi-
pie on which Gormonys submarine
warfare is based--thc necessity Of at
lacking ENGLAND in her vital point 70
that cxtont there can be- no just crit
icism Of Germany She has the right
and duty Of attacking her enemy by
any and an means in her possession
ana the highest strategy demands that
her attacks should be aimed to strike
England as near to the heart as pos
mblo.
There Is only one condition that at
tachcs to this-thc usages OF civilized
warfare and the rights Of neutrals
must be respected No one can blame
Germany for sinking or capturing all
the British ships possible. so long rs
1t is done In accordance with tho rules
OF international law That is the only
thing the United States insists upon
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11

once in the election Of the president
OF the United states In this the south
beyond doubt would be- Joined Boy such
states as New Mexico. Nevada. Ari-
zona North and South Dakota, Idaho.
Wyoming, Delaware, Rhode Island,
Vermont Maine aud oregon Each
Of these states has two electoral votes
ON account Of each of them having
Two United states senators just aa
New York state has two electoral
votes for the same reason.
Let us assume that some Of tho
small eastern states, In order TO cur
TAN the power Of the south and the
west, would vote for nm amendment
abolishInW tho electoral college. there
are enough small western states
which would Join with the south to
prevent It's ratification.
The little states have decided adj
vantage in The electoral college, which
they would lose were the president
70 De elected by popular vote, and
thcy are not likely to yield that adj
vantage while 1T is 10 their power TO
retain IT,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
TREnEnIcK rNLMEms Nlrm.

Having spent several months with
the British army on the Somme. as
the only American war correspondent.
Frederick Palmer returned here on
the iIolland-American liner Nleuw
Amsterdam, believing that the allies
would win, but that the war would last
three or four years more
only one possibility could he fore
see for peace in the fan of fg17-'Rus-
STA to execute some grand coup next
summer that would force the central
powers to accept whatever terms the
allies might agree to give. He said:
4 ought to know something about
who is going to win the war, consid-
oring how much of it / have seen. [
tlink that Germany must eventually
crack undor the allied pressure, and
mat the solar ploXus blows which win
decide the war viii be given on the
western front
Probably you get the best idea Of
conditions i'm Germany from talks with
prisoners. There is food enough for
the soldiers, but the civil population
rs feeling the pinch There seems no
that the crown prince has
lost his Popularity Hindenburg's Gle
walton to chief of staff was in answer
to public win and particularly that
of the trenches"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11

brary has furnished material for the
occasion.
An exhibit OF very rare publications
, in commemoraton Of Richard IIak-
luyt, the father of British geography
and IN reality the founder of the Brit
ish colonies In America, is being given
at present at the New York public Ii
brary The Historical society library
in the old palace has quite q number
by Hakluyt
TO date more than $4,000 have
been paid out in wages on the new
museum construction, practically all
Of which has found its way into the
ulls Of local merchants and helped to
make the fan and winter prosperous
for Santa Fe. IN addition some $12,-
600 has gone to local institutions and
establishments for material, for what
ever could be purchased in Santa Fe
has been bought in the capital
The following registered at the mu-
scum X. NJ Herring, Frances w. Val
entine, Washington, d. c.; Mrs. l. r.
Gaylor. Miss Esther Gaylor Thermop-
oils, Wyo.; Elizabeth Moore, st. Louis;
Guy w. Wadsworth, Los Angeles; Mrs.
IT, II. Knibbs and Henry Herbert
Knibbs Los Angeles.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
Win Scissors and Paste
WOMEN or OTHER DAYS.

tRobort Grant in Scrihners)
When we compare our female ac-
quaintauce with the portrait galleries
caioHng helplessness Is more than
made up for by their spirited indie
peudence and truor comradcship. Yet
how that portrait gallery holds us
despite the old fashioned aspect Of
the sitters Evolnn. olivia and Sophie
Primrose. Belinda and Lady Delacour.
Elizabeth Bennett ana her Immortality
foolish mother Fanny Price Lucy
Ashton, Dora Copperfield, Mrs. Nick
loby Amelia sedlcy, Bosamond Vincy
ana Lily Dale chronicle almost at
random.
What a delightful cotorie, yet how
vibrant with the elements Of weakness
which the modern woman is taught to
dcspisu! Not an ounce of sophistica-
uon us we now understand IT, in the
company There were urrant yet
charming geese among them notably
the two daughters of the Vicar of
Wakefield, and dear Dora Sponlow,
who, Judged by the modern standards,
scarcely knew enough to go in when
it rained. Yet, while agreeing that If
they had known more of life they
would have been spared some very
harrassing experiences, ] shrcwdIy
suspect, reactonary as the sentiment
is that the sophisticated woman of
our day often knows too much for her
own happiness.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
STATE MUSEUM NOTES

Especial eoHRrsrowoENes TO MORNING JOURNAL
Santa Fee, Dee. l0.-Warren T. Roll
Inns of the Santa Fe art colony. yester-
day sold his entire exhibit of Zuni
paintings made at the old Palace The
sale includes The Invocation" which
won the medal at the panama-Cali-
fornta exposition and which was to
have been a gift to the art gallery Of
the museum However, Mr. Rollins
promises to paint an equally ambitious
canvas for the new gallery, lie viii
so TO Zum as soon as the weather
permits to resume his work there
The brick work, excepting the fire
walls, has been completed on the south
facade Of the new museum building
and one can now gain a fair idea OF
the beautiful proportions OF the struc
Wre. Yesterday the bricklayors com-
plcted as far as possible the towers OF
the auditorium They will go some
what higher but the construction is
20 be concrete
The Brentwood club of baltimore.
Md. will have for its theme ON De-
ccmber rs The Romance OF santa
Fc." The paper will he presented by
Miss Greenfield, who is also the host
ess Of the occasion. The museum IL
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
LLoYD-GEoRGE AND IRELAND.

II IS now believed that the lusl
members OF parliament hold the bal.
oncc of power between the friends Of
! Lloyd-GoorFo ana those who oppose
the new premier Using This power. il
is iutimatcd In the dispatches from
London that home rule, delayed by the
war may now be secured.
The common Interests Of an Irish
mon IN the welfare Of their country
exceed their different interests by
much That apparent but hitherto
disrcHurded, fact affords % basis for
negotiations which Lloyd-Georpo has
undertaken When ne gets John Red
mond, Sir Edwgrd Carson, John Dill
Ion, William O'Bncn and whoever else
represents an opinion 10 be- considered
IN Ireland, around o. table, there
should omoree from the discussion n
realization Of the truth that for all
ldshmen OF whatever kind the good
Of All Ireland is their own highest
good
Moreover Lloyd-Goorge is himself
no Saxon but u cclt with Celtic
temperament and Celtic sympathy, he
should be able with his immense gifts
to reconcile even Carson ana Red
mond. ana with them to devise some
method Of ending the unhappy divi-
sion la ireland, and Of providing the
island with satisfactory sclf-goven-
ment
True the problem is difficult The
tolcranccs Of the age, which we in
America consider so to be expected.
have touched Ireland hut lightly sulI,
even orangcmcn and n1ttonalists are
less rancorous toward each other than
they were And IN the heat general
cd by the war, some fudng processes
are possible that in ordinary times
could not occur savo through pro-
tracted development
Every sympathizer with Ireland, ana
every true lushman, must doyoutly
hopo that this effort viii succeed. II
u does. the Sim Fcin revolt, which
has seemed to us $50 foolish, viii ac-
miro new dignity, and 1t VIII be
seen that Sir Roger Easement and
poor Peter pearco and their associates
viii not have died I'm vain
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
EXPERIENCING con.

Ntufus M Jones in the Inner Iife.)
The mystcs In all ages have insist
ed that, whether the process be named
instinct or intuition" or "inner
sense, or 'uprushes,' the spirit Of
mau is capable OF immediate expert
onee of God. There is something In a
man, soul center or an apex of
SOUL which directly apprehends God
1t is an immense claim But those
who have the experience are as sure
that they have found a wider world of
life ass is the person who thrills with
the appreciation Of beauty.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-12-11
TuE IRON DISKS TALKED.
Washington starr

y W tAflAli tr AbAA tNNtAi >
MIR Watson. come here, l want
YOU" Those seemingly simple words
marked an epochmakiug invention.
They were the first words ever spoken
over a telephone. Professor Bell, the
earnest young inventor, had worked ON
Ia curious contriyauce for some weeks,
Mr.. Watson was his assistant at SO a
week For forty long weeks the curl
Gus sound toy had gaspod and gurgled.
made strange noises, but now 1t spokcl
Mr.. Watson rushed mp the stairs with
blazing eyes ~ heard what YOU said.
/ heard the words. Here l amt
The young inventor was wild with
Joy AZ last telegraphmg actual vocal
sounds was no longer a dream. Il was
20 reality ON his goth birthday Bell
received his patent No, l74.4G5, "the
most valuable sSgle patent ever Isl
sued IN any country
During the centennial celebration in
1876 the telephone first came to the
notice Of eminent scientists. MIR. Bell
had been given "a small table ON which
was placed his model Someone had
promised 20 induce the Judges 10 look
at A. -Four o'clock came. but no
Judges and then when they did arrive
they We're hot. tired and Indifferent
no the fact that there was new in
Nentiou on small table which no one
had ever heard about Then some
thing happened that reads like "a page
from O. story book II is related 10y
Mr.. Cassou.
'rho emperor OF Brazil. Dom Pedro.
accompanied by the Empress Theresa