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Meade County news., 1916-03-09
From all over the United Sta

From all over the United States
aud from all parties and classes of
people President Wilson has receiv-
ed thousands of kilograms and thou
sands of letters commenting his
stand in dealing with foreign pow
ers and urging him to "stande by
vour guns" The United States
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Meade County news., 1916-03-09

1t takes twice as muIh money for
the republicans to run the city of St.
Louis as it does for the democrats
to run the state of Missouri.
Meade County news., 1916-03-09
A number of our people already
have the "clean up" fever.

Meade County is entitled to three
delegates to the Democratic conven-
ton to be held in Hutchinson on
Tuesday, April II
Meade County news., 1916-03-09

Ii you are 'agin preparedness re-
member that it didn't look much like
rain when Admiral Noah laid the
keel for the ark .-Atchinson Globe.
Meade County news., 1916-03-09

Newton E. Baker, former mayor
of Cleveland, has been appointed
Secretary of War, by President Will
sou, to succeed Lindiey Nj Garrison
Meade County news., 1916-03-09
WHAT'S he AFRAID OF?

Although Chugson has had car
for almost six months, he still seems
to think pedestrian has some
rights"
GLOW do you account for that at
titude?"
'1t's very peculiar. 1t certainly
shows a woeful lack of self-confi-
dence."
Meade County news., 1916-03-09
Mlnht Do Better.

It may be supposed that two women
kiss each other when they meet be-
cause one imagines that she is ex'
pected to do so, and the other hasn't
the moral courage to disiilusionize
her.-Albany Journal.
Meade County news., 1916-03-09
one Definition Of Aristoeirat.

Lola" queried the teacher of
small pupil, what is an aristocrat?"
"An aristocrat," replied the little
miss, "is poor woman who takes in
washing and brags about her rich rel
atiyes."
Meade County news., 1916-03-09
COULD HARDLY BE THE LATTER
GLOW are you today?"

''How are you today?"
''My doctor was SO cheerful that I
can't tell"
slows that?"
81 cannot tell if he is cheerful at
the thought of an operation, or
cheerful in the belief that l won't
need one"
Meade County news., 1916-03-09

The house by vote of 276 to r42
tabled the McLemore resolution TO
warn Americans off armed merchant
vessels of European beIligerents.
Meade County news., 1916-03-09
AMT THIS FIERcE9

Hix-What are you doing now?
Dix-Selling lime to contractors.
Hix-How do you find business I?
Dix-Slack.
Meade County news., 1916-03-09
FITTING THEME.

whats on the carpet at the club
tonight?"
Something that is going to floor,
you" !
Meade County news., 1916-03-09

Don't complain of the weather.
it could be worse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN
 TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Loveman, Joseph X Loeb announce a year-end sale for men.
 Louis Pizitz advises every man to start the New Year by saving on his wearing apparel
 Well says the greatest blessing the New Year brings to thrifty men is his 20 per cent discount sale of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes.
 Roberts & Son offer transfer files of metal or wood.
 Porter Clothing company offers suits for men and young men at $20 and $25.
 Caheen Bros. announce a Saturday sale of suits at $3.95.
 Jacobs Drug store advertises Jacobs New Orleans candy mace last night" Office Outfitters company solicit the ''of- fee" business for the New Year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
FINAL RUSH TO
 PAY PROPERTY TAX

A tremendous rush to pay property tax occurred yesterday and in order to keep the crowd in line the sheriff was called upon for assistance. From the time the tax collectors office opened yesterday until late last night long line of people of "all sorts and conditions" were in evidence waiting to pay taxes and assess their prop erty It was estimated that some of the people stood in line for over two hours before reaching the office. Ar unpleasant feature of the rush to pay taxes was the fact that white women and black men were in the line and often next to each other This condi- tion could not be helped by the tax collector or assessor as their quar- ters are very small, but the suggestion was made by number of citizens that some provision to eliminate this con ditlon should be provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
USHER|NG OUT OLD
 YEAR IS COSTLY Fortune Spent in New York
 and Chicago
GAYEST IN HISTORY
Celebration Begins Early and Lasts Late-Lid Tilted in Chicago and Two and a Half Millions
 Dumped In

New York, January 1.--New Workers abandoned themselves tonight to rev. elry and racket. "The gayest New Years eve on record" was the yer dict of those who know intimately the history of Broadway and other streets where the white lights blaze. Half an hour before the chimes of old Trinity officially announced the ad- vent of 1916 the clang of church bells, the shrjek of whistles on factories, ferryboats and ships of every kind and the din of innumerable tin horns her aided the approach of midnight. As the hour struck the clamor grew.
 The celebration began early and last ed late. There were only 23 places In the city where the sale of liquor was permitted until a. m, but there were 2l9 others which obtained spe- cial permits from Mayor Mitchell to remain open until o'clock Reason able time" was allowed after that hour for closing.
 Persons who had not made reserya- tions in advance found it almost inn possible to get a table in dining room after 10 o'clock last night The railroads provided special trains after midnight to take home the hosts who came from nearby cities and suburban points. Merrymakers seemed to be lib- orally supplied with money and for tune was spent tonight for entertain ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
PAN-AMERICAN UNITY
 ALMOST A REALITY

The congress concludes tomorrow the first week of it's session and among the delegates the sentiment prevails that aside from the barriers of the boundary and fixed political conditions, there is no reason to believe that Pan-American un- ity is far from realization.
 Another week will be spent here. Busi- ness sessions will be devoted largely to consideration of papers on political and scientific subjects and the discussion of international law, but there will be plenty of opportunities for citizens of the United States, both in public and private life, gathered here to strengthen their newly made friendship with the Latin-Ameri- cans.
 Scores of social functions have been ar ranged for the coming week and at the close of the congress the United States will for another week be the host of the visiting delegates. The state department announced today that when the congress adjourned the delegates would be taken on special trains on a tour as far as Boston. The disbanding will be at New York on the return from Boston.
 The second joint session of the congress tomorrow will be a clearing day for reso- lutions. All chairmen of delegations have been requested to present before the con- gress at that meeting such resolutions as they may have to offer.
 Tonight the foreign delegations were guests of the American delegation at a theatre party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
LITTLE MENTAL STOCK TAKING

London,, December 31-The last day of --i1t--xff found the European belligerents tossa@6usily occupied with matters of pressing importance to pause long enough to do any extensive mental stock taking regarding the war situation.
 To most of the fighting nations the war probably seemed rather nearer it's end year ago than now For Great Britain it's unfortunate year passes into history with a fresh naval calamity-the .-sjnking of the cruiser Natal.
 The last day of the old year was busy me for the British cabinet which ac- ,complished peacefully the almost unpre- .ede0ted task of holding two meetings F a single day. It now appears that -she momentous transition to compulsory service in Great Britain is likely to be accomplished with tranquility, The press of all shades of opinion already IS eXult- ing "that no change of equal importance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Central High School
 Downs Marion Stars

Central High school defeated combi- nation of Marion institute players yester- day afternoon on the B. A. c. floor by the score of A to Il. The local players had everything their way and their su- perior team work, together with good passing. made the Marion boys prac- tically helpless.
 A large number of the delegates of the Alabama Interscholastic conference wit messed the game. Fouls were numerous and the game, which is rated as only a practice game, will not have any effect on the record of either team. Kyle Mo- Phail refereed the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
NEW ORLEANS GAY

New Orleans, December 31.-The New Years eve celebration in New Orleans tonight was one of the gayest in the history of the city. according to state ments by old residents and cafe and hotel proprietors. From early in the evening until after midnight the prin cipaI downtown streets were thronged with merrymakers and carnival spirit prevailed. Cow bells, rattles horns and numerous other noise making devices were employed in producing the con- stant din on the streets and in the cafes throughout the night.
 Many visitors from New York Chi cago and several southern cities, win ter tourists and prominent turfmen from all over the country, who are here for the opening of the ysinter rac- ing season tomorrow, participated with local residents in the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
John M. Gotten

John M. Gotten, aged 74, died yester- day afternoon at 4:3O o'clock at his late residence, 914 Alabama street. Funeral services will be conducted from the resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock. The remains will be sent to Sewanee, Tenn, tonight at II o'clock by Shaw & Son TOT interment The deceased is survived by his widow; daughter, Miss Mary Cot ten, and brother, L.. Gotten He was a member of Camp Wilcox, U. c. w., and members of the organization will attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
REIMBURSEMENT OF RATES IN THE SOUTH
 IS GIVEN APPROVAL
 OF THE COMMISSION
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months. The commission recently gave 10 days to hearing the claims of ship pers and railroads. While generally the plan itself is approved, the commission points out that no particular rate has been sanctioned as a reasonable and just rate and one which when so stamped would, under the law, remain in effect for two years. This means that the commission probably expects shippers to discover unreasonable in dividual rates, to make the customary formal complaint and thus bring the
 subject before the commission on its merits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Mrs A. L. Ezell

Mrs. A. L. EzelI died yesterday morning at o'clock at the residence of ner mother. Mrs. Alice M Hawkins, 924 Tus- caloosa avenue, West End Funeral serv- ices will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. ln,erment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by her husband, A. l.. Ezell; her mother Mrs. Alice M. Hawkins; daughter, Miss Alice Ezell; two sisters, Mrs. I. L. Maclzey and Mrs R. M Johnson and three brothers, James N Hawkins Hobart Hawkins and John w. Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
LIBERAL IN CHICAGO

s&eicago, December 31.-Two and I half million dollars is the estimate by leading hotel and cafe managers as the amount expended here in the ush- ering out of the old and the welcome of the new year. The same authority pronounced the celebration as not only the freest in the matter of expendi ; ture, but the gayest which had been observed in Chicago.
 The demand for tables at the hotels restaurants and cafes was unprece- dented.
 If there was any noticeable differ- ence in the observance of the holiday it was in few noise producing instru- ments and the showering of confetti.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
TWO MORE NEGROES KILLED AT BLAKELY
 AND LODGES BURNED
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the Alabama line was reported de- stroyed by fire. Early today a negro Masonic lodge building and negro Odd Fellows lodge building had been burned, and later in the day a lodge building known as the Negro Supreme Circle lodge building was burned.
 Ed Law, a negro accused of aiding the younger Goolsbys to escape, was said to have been killed late today with his son, known as Precious Law. The Goolsbys, it was claimed, were aided by these negroes to reach a train to Montgomery, Ala.
 In retaliation negroes were said to have surrounded the home of H. H. Grimsley, a white farmer, threatening to kill him and his wife and children. The negro mob dispersed, however be- fore Sheriff Howell of Early county and a number of deputies reached there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01

bank clearngs in Atlanta were broker during 1915, according to figures giver cut today. The total for the year wa,
 S139, 294,232. .6S. Clearings last year were S702, 4l0 026 16.
 Memphis, Tenn, December 31.-The bank clearings of Memphis for the six months ending with December were S1S3. 506,0O0, compared with s16S, ,749000 for the same period last year. an increase of $l9, 7,000, it was announced today. The clearngs for the entire year showed a de- crease of $5,00O0O0 over those of 1914
 Richmond, Va, December 31.-In addi- tion to declaring in dividends a sum greater than ever before, the Richmond banks ending the year of business to- day, have made the largest clearings in the history of the city, the official total as announced by the Clearing House as sociation this afternoon being S537, ,261, ,5S5 Last year the total clearings were S421,- 550915. These figures do not include the operations of the Richmond reserve bank
 St. Louis. December 3l.-The bank clearings of St. Louis for 1915 as finally announced today were $4 4153, 529, 900, the highest in the history of the city, and exceeding by S26467 900 the clearings for 1914. The total clearings for 1915 as pub- lished yesterday with the clearings for December were more than s4525, 900, 900. The error was due to a mistake in ad- dition.
 Kansas City, December 31-Kansas City bank clearings for 1915 reached q total of $3,S35, GOO, 900, SS19O 9O00,OOo greater than in 1914 and the largest on record here.
 Boston, December 31.-Bank clearings in Boston in 1915 amounted to $S, ,256, ,936,555, an increase of 9.9 per cent over 1914, it was announced by the Clearing House today
 Chicago, December 91.-Bank clearlngs in Chicago for 1915 amounted to S619S,- 985, ,174.S2, it was announced today by the Chicago Clearing House association, and exceeded those of any year in the city's history. The clearings in 1914 were S15,- 602, ,62S, ,996.91.
 Nashville, December 31-The aggregateN bank cearings for Nashville banks for the year 1915 were 1922, ,9O1, ,654. IS, the third largest aggregate for seven years and exceeding all but the past two years. Compared with the clearings for the latter part of 1913 and 1914 the clearings for this year show an enormous increase over 1914 and approximate the clearings for 1913. December clearings this year exceed ed the clearings in December, 1914, by S7,00G 900.
 Baltimore, December 31.-Total bank clearings for Baltimore for 1915 were S1 S3o, ,64S, ,997 against $1 S31, 664 S27 for 1914, an increase of 1884, TO
 San Francisco, December 31.-San Fran cisco bank clearings for 1915 were s2, ,697 1925, a gain of SIT, ,6S4, ,10S over 1914
 New Orleans, December 31-New Or leans bank clearings for 1915 were $g72 : 165,576 an increase over last year of $67,- 6S2, ,53S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Mrs Georgia Ann Roberts

The body of Mrs. Georgia Ann Roberts, aged 76, who died Wednesday morning at her late residence at Powderly, was sent to Alpine yesterday morning for inter- ment by Lige Loy. The deceased is sur vived by two sons, J. R. Thompson and John Roberts, and two daughters. Mrs.
 w. M. Caldwell and Mrs. F. J. Fuller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
SALONIKI CONSULS
 OF HOSTILE NATIONS
 ARRESTED BY ALLIES
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F divisional generals headquarters, kill ing one shepherd and four sheep.
 The scenes during the air raids have been reminiscent of the Zeppelin visits to London, except that they have occurred in the daytime The move ments of the raiders were closely fol- lowed by the populace.
 "As the shells seemed to be getting nearer the aviators they sw erved their machines or lodged or altered their di- rections Throughout the aircraft re. mained at high attitudes, some of them at 5000 feet. The crowds gathered in the streets cheered when shells burst close to the machines. It is reported that two of the aircraft were hit dur ing the first raid.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary D. Ganong

Mrs Mary E. Ganong, aged s, died yes- terday at noon at the family residence, 52s Twenty third street, north. The re- mains will be sent to Coone Term, today at noon by Shaw & Son. The deceased is survived by her husband, Robert Ga nong. Sr., and two sons, RJber. Ganong, Jr., and Paul Ganong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Receiver Appointed

Charles K. Duncan has been ap- pointed by Judge w. l. Grubb as re- ceiver for the George E. Lum Machine and Supply company, a concern that was thrown into involuntary bank ruptcy Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01

was ever enacted with such a lack of disturbance or with so close an ap- proach to public unanimity."
 On the fighting fronts the year ends with promise of interesting develop ments in many theatres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
ENTERING WEDGE IS
 THING TO BE FEARED

In the light of this terrible though regretable possibility one supreme thought stands out, and that is: If a foreign foe were to succeed in de- stroying the sovereignty of the United States it would only be a question of time when that foe would destroy the sovereignty of every other American requblic.
 Tn turn there is no doubt whatever that if any foreign foe ever succeeded in extending its dominion over con siderable part of Latin America, and if the nations of Latin-Anerica should become dependencies, it would inevi- tably follow that the United States would meet the same fate, because no foreign foe could achieve such a re- suit except by victory over the United States.
 "All Pan-America will therefore rejoice if this conference shall give the inspira- ton, though it might not be able to write the act because it is not political gath ering, for the actual evolution of the Monroe doctrine into a PanAmerican doctrine which will mean that the Latin American republics, in the event the United States were attacked by for eign foe, would with all their physical and moral force, stand for the protection and sovereignty of the United States just as quickly as the United States un- der corresponding circumstances would stand for their sovereignty and integrity.
 With a Pan-American doctrine recog- nized and approved by all the American republics there would be no danger for the sovereignty and peace of Pan-Amer- ica, and the greatest step possible for practical peace among all nations would be achieved v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Mrs. ]. A. Bryan

The remains of Mrs. J. A. Bryan, aged 37, who died Thursday morning at To- cal infirmary, will be sent to Yolande this afternoon at o'clock by the Johns Undertaking company for interment. The deceased is survived by her husband, J. A. Bryan, five children, three brothers and seven sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
HOLIDAY HOURS
 AT POSTOFFICE

Holiday hours will be observed at the postoffice today The office will be open until 10 o'clock There will be two mail deliveries Tn the business section of the city and one in the besi- dentiai section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Edgar Nelson O'Hara

Funeral services over the remains of Edgar Nelson O'Hara, who died Thurs day morning in Nashville, were con- ducted from Shaw & Sons private chapel yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Inter ment followed in Forest Hill cemetery The Rev. J. w. Johnson officiatcd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
S1.5O underwear S1.15

Quite saving. This offering is of still greater importance than it's price indicates. as the garments it effects are Wright's health fleeced line undergarments in natural gray or tan. Better undergarments are not made.
 ("The Store For Men'-NIain F'lOOr)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
S1.5O shirts S1.15

A 1.5O L.. J. t& l.. label shirt is bet ter than the average 1.5O shirt, and now these superior shirts are 1.15. Surely you will want a lot of them. Pleats and negligees in the patterns you'll like.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
S1.5O gloves S1.15

A dressed kid glove, worth every cent of its original price.
 Size assortment incomplete now, the reduction. In all prob ability we can fit you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01

MORGAN

New Decatur, December 31.-(SpeciaL) The official vote of Morgan county on the Birmingham amendment: Total vote cast, 917; for amendment, 332; against amendment, 5S5 majority against, 253.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
soc socks 25c

Silk lisIe socks in broken lots. sizes and cOIOrs. Some of every size in the lot and chance to buy them for just half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
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VICTOR

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
PERRY

Marion, December 3L-(Special.)-O Official count of Perry county on Birmingham gives 379 for and 77 against
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
ST. CLAIR

Ashville, December 31.-(Special.) )-Com- plete and official returns of the result of the election held last Monday on the Bir- mingham amendment in St. Clair county was 17O for and 492 against. This was about 25 per cent of normal vote for general election. Little interest one way or the other was taken in this cleo ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
Substantial Increase
 Shown in Bank Clearing
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bank clearings in Atlanta were broken during 1915, according to figures given cut today. The total for the year was S739, 294,2 ,232. .6S Clearings last year were $702, 40, ,026.16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
OFFICIAL VOTE ON
 TAX AMENDMENT

Little change was made in the pub lished figures of the total vote of the tax amendment election by the official canvass made yesterday by Judge J.. F. Stiles Sheriff Thomas J. Batson and Clerk William J. Waldrop of the circuit court. The official figures show that 50 boxes in Jefferson county cast 1886 votes for the amendment and 2643 votes against it, a majority of 123S against the measure.
 LEE
 Opelika, December 31.-(Special )-The official canvass of the vote in Lee county in Mondays election on the Birmingham tax amendment was made this morning. The total vote cast in the county was 373, with 153 for the amendment and 22C against, the amendment losing by 67 ma jority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01

Memphis Tenn, December 31.-The bank clearings of Memphis for the six months ending with December were $1S3.- 5060O0, compared with $l6S, 749,000 for the same period last year, an increase of d9 75I00O, it was announced today. The clearings for the entire year showed a de- crease of S5,0O0,000 over those of 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-01
S1 shirts 69c

A mighty good lot of neGligee shirts. Bought to sell for 100 and not tO sell in q sale. Made of good percales in fast cOlOrs and neat pat terms.