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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
SELMA

Selma, December 14.-(Special. } Considerable stir is expected through out Selma and Dallas county when it becomes known generally that the county board of revenue will inaugu- rate some sweeping changes, begin- ming January l.
 The services of Superintendent Ross, who has had charge of the bridges, and of Superintendent Waterman. who has looked after the upkeep of the highways. will be dispensed with, and their forces be concentrated in charge of Superintendent Stringer.
 It is also probable that some of the convict squad will be leased to the state and sent to the mines.
 The county's gravel pit will be closed, 1t least temporarily, and Su- perintendent Stringer will devote his attention to road maintenance. instead of construction work, as heretofore.
 The board has felt that policy of retrenchment was necessary for some time. as the revenues required to carry on road building for the past few years are available no longer, and the board disliked to pile up indebtedness in this direction.
 The roads already built will be maintained. and Superintendent String CT will look after this branch of the work to the exclusion of everything else.
 Plans for Selma's community Christ mas tree, being promoted by the West End club, in cooperation with the Selma Times, has received the indorse- mcnt of Mayor Benish and the city council. and other organizations of the city, and it is rapidly taking hold on the whole community. Several contri- buttons have been received from inter- ested citizens, although none have been asked for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Lewis c. Morris Fails to Qualify for Final Series
 In the All-Age Stakes

Montgomery, December H.-Probably the greatest upset of the fourth annual trials of the Southern Field Trials club was the failure of Lewis c. Morris, point CT dog, owned by l.. l.. Haggan of Ken lucky, to be ordered into the second se- ries of the all-age stake. The first se- ries was completed with the runnings of Thursday, after which the judges. J. c. Wise of Richmond, Va, Russell Per llins of Pomfret, Conn, and Lee Moody of Bessemer, ordered eight dogs into the second series, which will be run Friday and which will complete the session.
 Jack Davis, Jr., owned by A. c. c. Sage of New York city was the sensa- ton of todays running, with Louisiana Bill, owned by Smith and Norwood, both pointers, pressing him closely.
 The officials of the club entertained at a dinner in honor of the judges and the visiting sportsmen at a local hotel to- right.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Torpedo Boat Grilse, Thought to Be Lost in
 Storm, Comes Into Port

Halifax, December H.-The Canadian torpedo-boat Grilse. formerly the Amer iean yacht Winchester. came into Shel- burne harbor under her own power to- night, after having been given up as lost for two days. Six members of the crew lost their lives Tuesday night in the storm which battered the vessel and caused her to send out $ s calls for help. They were washed overheard.
 The Grilse left Halifax Monday for Bermuda. Tuesday night she called for relief by wireless, saying she was in q sinking condition as a result of the pound- ing she had received from the heavy seas. The radio apparatus was carried away soon after the last distress call. The boats davits were smashed and the ves- sel was leaking badly when she arrived at Shelburne. Disabled engines were the direct cause of the Grilse's predicament, greater part of the damage being sus- tained while she was at standstill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Mystery of Collision in
 Chesapeake Bay Cleared

Newport News, Va, December 4-The mystery surrounding the collision in the lower Chesapeake bay last night, in which the Merchants and Miners passenger liner Powhatan was so badly damaged she had to be beached, was cleared up eSrly today when the British steamer Te- lena, an oil tanker, arrived here and pro- cceded to the shipyard for repairs. She was badly damaged about the bow. but SO far as could be learned none of her crew was injured. Four negro mess at- tendants on the Powhatan were hurt by falling beams when the Helena crashed into the liners starboard side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
West Virginia Vote Split
 and Wilson Will Get One

Charleston, W. Va. December 14. Although Charles E. Hughes carried West Virginia by a plurality of 2721 the official count, nearly completed, shows that President Wilson will re- ceive one electoral vote.
 Col. S. A. Scott. republican elector, who was placed on the ticket follow ing the resignation of J. W. Dawson, was defeated, receiving smaller vote than Orlando Depue, democratic elec- tor.
 Complete returns show that woman suffrage was defeated by a larger ma jority than that given the prohibition amendment when it was ratified in 1912. A total of 63, $40 votes were cast for the suffrage amendment, and 161,6o7 against it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Emneror Remembered Soldiers

Munich, Wednesday. December lS.-tVia ondon. December 14)-The Nueets Nachrichten says that 6ooOo,oco crowns was wil1ed by Emperor Francis Joseph of tria-Hungary from his private for t,,na for a fund for the benefit or wounded soldiers, invalids and relatives of men killed in the war. Two daughters and one granddaughter receive 2o.ooo,v, crowns each. The remaining 1o,ooo,oO crowns of the late Emperors private for tune was divided among various legaiees-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Questions
 to Rest Pending Peace

Washington, December H.-Considera- ton of Germany's note answering the American protest against the deportation Of Belgians for enforced labor. received at the state department today, probably will be delayed while the peace proposals Of the Teutonic powers to the entente allies are pending.
 It has been intimated by officials that all questions might be allowed to rest at least until the allies had an opportunity to consider the Teutonic offer. In view of the insistence by Germany that there has been no violation of international law, or of the laws of humanity, it is felt here that having gone already beyond the bounds of diplomatic usage, the United States cannot undertake any fur ther step without most careful delibera- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
NOTED INVENTOR ILL

Montgomery, December 14-(Special) Capt. M. l.. Shepherd, inventor of the Shepherd automatic switch, is seriously ill at his home on Capitol Heights and members of his family who were ab- sent from the city have returned to be with him.
 Captain Shepherd was born in But Ter county, 62 years ago. He is a prac- tical railroad man and the past To years have been spent in this city, where he has devoted the greater part of his time in perfecting his devices for eliminating the open and split switch as a menace to railroad travel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Trying to Save the Sumner

New York, December 14.-The army transport Fitzpatrick arrived off Barnegat, N. J., today from Hampton Roads to join the fleet of wrecking tugs and coast guard cutters which is trying to drag the stranded transport Sumner into deep wa ter. The Sumner went aground Monday night. The Fitzpatrick took aboard a part of the Summers crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
MANDAMUS AND LIQUOR CASES ARE ID COME UP SOON Two Matters of State-Wide Interest Will Be Heard
 By Court
TO DECIDE STATUS OF
 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Suit Growing Out of Controversy With Governor Will Be Argued Next Week as Will Girard
 Condemnation Contest

Montgomery, December 14-(SpeciaD When the supreme court takes up the call of the third division Tuesday the cases involving the right of Governor Henderson to withhold his approval from expense accounts incurred by the attorney generals department and involving condemnation of liquors seized in the raids at Girard last sum- mer will be argued and submitted. The mandamus cases will come from Mont gomery city court, while the liquor cases will be from the circuit court of Russell county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15

Montgomery, December 14-(Speeial) Permission to open bank at Lexing- ton, Lauderdale county, was granted by the state banking department Thursday. The bank will be known as the Bank of Lexington, and will have a capital of S12,0OO, which al ready has been subscribed.
 First officers of the institution are A. L. Phillips, president; L. M. Foster, vice president and S W. Pate, cashier Tn addition to these the board of di- rectors is composed of D. T. Wilcoxson R. F. Stewart, w. M. Patten and J. w Belue.
 Lexington is in the agricultural sec tion of Lauderdale county and is near the Tennessee line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
FEAGIN RETURNS

Montgomery, December 14-(Specia0 William r. Feagin, state superinten- dent of education, was at his desk for the first time in 8 week Thurs day, he having returned from a week S vacation. Mr. Feagin refuses to tell where he has been, and upon his ar rival at the state building, he inn began to complete the plans for the betterment of educational con- ditions throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Many Coal Barges Sunk

Amsterdam, December H-(via Lon- don. "A Berlin dispatch says that Ger man submarines between November 2S and December 8, sank off the French Atlantic coast among other vessels steamships carrying coal cargoes, amounting to 17000 tons. which were on the way to France, and also an English steamship with 5000 tons of war material which was pro- ceeding from New York to France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Snow in Memphis

Memphis December 14.-Snow, which be- gan falling here early today. covers the ground to a depth of more than fonr inches The storm is general through out eastern Arkansas and north Missis- sippi and west Tennessee. The snow still is falling heavily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
LUMBER co. INCORPORATED

Montgomery, December 14-(Special) Notice of the incorporation of the Rountree Lumber company at Deca- tur, with an authorized capital of
 $l5,0O0 and paid in capital of $S000, was received by the secretary of state Thursday. The company will engage 1n the general lumber business and saWmlll business in Morgan county and will have headquarters at Decatur.
 1ncorporators are Charles R Roun- tree. W. s. Rountree and w.. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
STATE NEEDS MONEY

Montgomery, December 14-(SpeciaD Alabama needs money, according to the state treasurer. Large payments are due at the state building Friday, but just as fast as the money is re- ceived, it will be paid out.
 The remittances from the probate judges over the state came in several days ago and the second payment from this source is expected on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Mrs. Hattie E. Snow Russell

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Hattie F. Snow Russell. aged 70, who died at s:So o'clock Wednesday morn ing at her late residence in Sunnyside. were conducted from the residence at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Inter ment followed in Walnut Grove ceme- tery. The Rev. J. W. Aiken officiated. She is survived by her husband, John H.. Russell; four sisters and one brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Cut-Oyer Land Plan Approved

New Orleans, December 14.-The di : rectors of the Southern Pine associa- tion at a meeting here late today ap- proved plans discussed yesterday by the cut-over lands committee of the association for the formation of an organization to foster the sale and development for agricultural purposes of the cut-over timber lands of the south. The directors announced the annual meeting of the association
 would be held February and [, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Mrs, w. H. Davidson

The funeral services of Mrs. w. II. Davidson, aged 30 years, who died in a local infirmary at 8 o'clock Tuesday night, after a short illness. were held from the private chapel of the Johns Uu- dertaking company at 10:3O o'clock yes- terday morning. and interment followed in Temple Emanu-El cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by her husband; 8 sister, Mrs. E. J. Putzel of New Or leans. and her mother, Mrs. M. F. Jo- seph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
TO DISTRIBUTE HUGER ESTATE

Montgomery, December 14-(SpeciaD Estate of J. w. Huger of Montgomery, who died IS months ago, was valued at $775,364.2S, according to will which has been made public by the probate judge This money will be distributed among relatives. Mrs. Huger and children in order to benefit from the will, however, must remain in the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
ANOTHER HIGHWAY PLANNED

Montgomery, December 14-(SpeciaD W. S. Keller. state highway engineer who attended the meeting of the asso- citation which is interested in the Old Spanish Trail highway, has returned from Pensacola, where meeting was held. It is proposed to build the high way over a half dozen states and the Pensac cola meeting was the first one held for the purpose of discussing the tentative plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Deaths and Funerals
J. M. Matthews

J. M. Matthews, aged "A years died at 8 clock yesterday afternoon at the fam fly residence, 1918 North Twenty-fourth street. He is survived by his widow; two daughters, Mrs. M. Selby of Bir- mingham and Mrs. Ida B. Park of Port land Ore; four sons, J. R. Matthews, $. P. Matthews, G. D. Matthews of Bir- mingham, and w. T. Matthews of Mo- bile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Mrs. Mary Mollie Berry

Mrs Mary Mollie Berry. aged 55 years. died at ' o'clock last night at the resi- dence of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Keller, 530 South Twenty-first street. She is sur- vived by one daughter. Mrs. Keller. and five brothers, James. John, Lee, Harrison and Joe. Holman. The remains will be sent to Wetumpka at 6:20 o'clock tomor- row morning by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
Mrs. Harriet Knowles

The funeral services of Mrs. Harriet Knowles. aged 13 years, who died at z O. clock Wednesday night, at the family residence in Powderly, were held from the residence at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Mount Nebo cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15

Weakened lungs as result of se- we're case of whoopng cough left Leila Stallings of Griffin, Ind, in very poor condition. After efforts to afford relief had failed. her parents obtained NACOR for her, with the excellent results as told in the following letter:
 q took the whooping cough when I was only two months old It settled on my lungs and l grad uaily declined until it was neces sary to carry me on pillow. They took me to the, doctor and tried me, but got little relief from my cough. After taking a bottle of your medicine. l found that l vas Macon until my cough is almost gone I am now seven years old weigh 46 pounds and go to school praise for my relief and hope that I can only cause some one else to try it''
 Tn speaking of the girls wonderful recovery, her father makes the fol- lowing statement:
 Leila is still on the mend-just sings and plays all day long. We highly recommend your medicine for what it has done for her.
 (Signed) Chas. c. Stallings,
 Griffin, Ind There are hundre of chilaren as well as grown people who have found in NACOR wondt ful relief from asthma, lung troub e olgaeh1 IS, ca tarrh. impure blooa ahc fpn-uoWh systems.
 Send for Facts Al our Naear which ie filled with vital ihtcrcs ,ng in formation for those who arc anxious to regain good healt 4 frei. Write NJ. L. Haymann. 421 ssai Bldg. Indianapolis. Ind.
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TO ADD TO CHURCH

Montgomery. December 14-(Special The contract for a s20,000 addition to the First Presbyterian church has been let to Montgomery contractors. The building will be used as Sunday school department of the church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-15
BANK. FOR LEXINGTON

desired to settle the matter insofar as it concerned him at once.
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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-19
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ANOTHER SCALP TO IT'S
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
NINE MORE AMERICANS KILLED
BY BANDITS IN MEXICO

warfare this IL known as a tiro de gracia
Uhe shot Of grace)
The naked, bleeding corpses we're ten
derly placed IN one OF the cars, and the
boNcar special, which had now become a
FUNERAL special, began steaming back to-
ward Chihuahua City.
The Carranzista troops reported that
while the Americans we're engaged In
their gruesome work the mounted men
on the distant hilltops had ridden away.
The bodies arrived in Chihuahua City on
Wednesday morning. and at 2 o'clock
Wednesday the ride to the border began.
the bodies being guarded by S6 armed
Americans and a number Of Mexican sol
diers
In chihuahua City the corpses had been
washed and clothed. although no time
was given for embalming. Eight mem
bers of the squad which had rescued the
remains accompanied them to El Paso;
the other members of the band were too
exhausted and overcome to make the trip.
All the way to Juarez the door Of the
car containing the eighteen coffins was
guarded by a man with an automatic
pistol in his hand
An attempt to lynch General Yuez
Salazar. former follower of General Or
sla, was frustrated here early today by
the vigilance OF the sheriff. who spirited
Salazar from his hotel before the mob
arrived Two arrests followed as result
Word was received In Juarez that General
Jacinto Trevino, commander of the Car
ranza garrison In Chihuahua city, has
left Santa Ysabel with 300 troops to hunt
down the Mexican bandits who assas-
slnated II Americans. General Trevino
has declared he will shoot the bandits on
sight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13

ernments here that there has been no
change in public sentiment lat home"
since these statements were issued This
makes II certain that should interven-
tion eventually come the United States
will have to play lone hand"
Carranza previously has warned this
Government that he would oppose inter-
vention with his utmost force. Recog-
nized as the de facto President. officials
believe. he could not avoid being drawn
into armed opposition If American troops
should cross the boundary.
VILLA NEAR SCENE OF MURDER.
Collector of Customs Cobb. at El Paso,
wired the State Department today that
General villa was recently seen near Chi
huahua and close to the scene of the
massacre of the II Americans and one
Canadian on Monday. Cobb did not state
who saw the rebel leader. officials here
took this news to indicate that villa
himself is in close touch with the opera
tions of the bandits.
Another dispatch to the department
from Cobb stated that report had been
received at El Paso that Bart Kramer.
an American. had been slain by Mexican
bandits at Kramer's Ranch, 60 miles west
of Santa Ysabel.
Cobb reported further that Colonel
Pablo Lopez. Colonel Bertam and General
Reyna were In command of the bandits
who murdered the Americans. He said
that when the Americans were taken off
the train 500 soldiers stood lined up along
side of the tracks, but did no take part
in the killings.
SHEPPARD CALLS ON WILSON.
Senator Norris Sheppard, of Texas,
called at the White House and laid be-
fore the President a telegram he had re-
ceived from Dr. c. c. Young, OF El Paso,
urging that this Government intervene
In Mexico
Doctor Young stated in his telegram
that General ObreEon, Carranza com
mander, had authorized his officials to
guarantee the protection of Americans.
1t is understood that President Wilson
told Senator Sheppard that despite the
assurances from Carranza officials the
Americans who had been killed had
been warned by representatives of this
Government to stay out of Mexico.
After his conference with the Pres-
dent, Senator Sheppard stated that he
believed the Administration will rely
upon Carranza TO capture and punish
those guilty of numbering the Americans.
He said there was no indication that this
Government would take any other steps
at his me.
In some official circles here It is be-
lieved that the massacres of Americans
have been ordered by villa in a last. des-
perate attempt TO discredit Carranza and
force American intervention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-13
U. OF P. PHYSICAL DIRECTOR
URGES ATHLETIC EVENTS In
PLACE OF BOWL FIGHTS"

w. j. Cromie. acting physical director
at the University Gymnasium during the
absence OF DR.. r. TAFT Mackenzie. who
is serving in the British Army as an
examiner OF recruits. today said that he
would recommend field sports between
the freshmen and sophomore classes as a
substitute for the discontinued bowl
fights.
II would recommend push BALI" he
said, but that was tried several years
ago and the students said IL was too
tame. Another thing they might take up
is the pentathlon, the contests in Ave
sports broad jump. wrestling. swimming.
mile run and vertice rope climbing. be-
tween picked teams, Perhaps the best
idea would be to have a general field day.
This might bring into action every
member of each class in all the regular
track events that We have in the inter-
cOllegiates. Each student would be
credited with the points he made. and
when all these points were added up ae-
cording 10 classes. we could tell whether
the freshmen or the sophomores had won
the annual light Only there would be
no fight involved, but real sport"