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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. PARKER FIVE HUNDRED PARTY

Mrs. w. T. Parker entertained friends at an informal party yesterday after noon at her Norwood home which was beautifully decorated with crimson car rations and ferns
 Tables were arranged for playing five hundred and dainty trophy was award ed to the player having the highest score The consolation prize was drawn from New Years cards on Christmas tree " hich stood in a corner and added to the attractiveness of the living room. Light and dainty refreshments followed the game.
 Those included in this affair were Mrs J. w. Morrow, Mrs. Jason McLaughlan, Mrs. D. G. Leslie, Mrs. Arthur Watkins Mrs. J. H. Newmon, Mrs. J. H. Forman, Mrs. J. M. Neill, Mrs. w. D. Woodall Mrs. s. F. Teague Mrs. H. C.. Vance, Mrs. w. K. Trechsel, Mrs. w. c. Strib- ling. Mrs. J. Slaton, Miss Agnes Wat kins Miss Maud Watkins, Miss Willie Parker and Miss Katie Yates of Ken lucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Association of Social Workers will give a lunchean today at 12:30 o'clock at the Hotel Hillman. The subject of the meeting will be, "How Should a New Start in Recreation Be Made in Bir- mingham?" and the speakers will include: MT. z. Nesper, Miss Edna Sandlin, Miss Annie Laurie Sparks, MT. E. E. Smith, Dr. J. NJ. Hankins, MT. Floyd Tillery end pr. Elwyn Ballard
 The regular meeting of the Present Day club has been postponed until Thurs Gay, January 13, when Mrs Elizabeth Aye will be hostess at 11O5 North Twenty fifth street.
 There will be a call meeting of the Lieweiyn Johns chapter, o. E. S., Friday evening at 7:3O o'clock at Odd Fellows hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. HATFIELD ENTERTAINS
 NORWOOD LUNCHEON CLUB

delightful event of yesterday was the meeting of the Norwood Luncheon Bridge club with Mrs. c. T. Mayfield as hostess at her home on the boulevard.
 Bright colored yellow jonquils and pussy willow were effectively combined with large and handsome ferns, making a lovely setting for the delightful lun- cheon and interesting game of bridge, which made the afternoon an ideal one.
 The guests upon this occasion were: Mrs. H. N. !o2 irv, Mrs. Benjapin Meri- wether, Mrs. T. s. Abnernathy, Mrs. L. R. Patton, Mrs. Willard J. Wheeler, Mrs. Gregory Johnston, Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. James Hood, Mrs. J. E. Roberts, Mrs. c. c. Blackwell and Mrs. w. J. LaSSiter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
ADJUSTMENTS

"Everywoman" Preliminary Para
 While the dramatic spectacle, "Ev- erywomen," which Henry w. Savage vii offer here Thursday matinee and night, is a modernization of the an- cient morality play, "Everyman," which was in vogue in the sixteenth century, it is by no means a preachy document. It contains, less than 26 musical numbers ranging from grave to gay. An entire symphony orchestra is car- rieds by the organizatfoi to render the impressive score, which was composed by George Whitefeld Chadwick, dean of the New England Conservatory of Music of Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
SAVING IN RATES

William Corning said: "I have been a close observer of the progress made by The Age-Herald in the fight for a highway from Birmingham to the War rior. Of course, I am for it, just as all other citizens are who have thought the matter over carefully The main benefit a water route will give to this community is reduced freight rates Any one who takes a pencil and paper and figures for a few minutes can readily see the enormous amount of money which can be saved the residents of this county by having access to the Warrior river.
 Certain kinds of express, now be- ing shipped into Birmingham by tons,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. HOSKINS A HOSTESS
 AT CLUB MEETING

The members of the Wednesday Luncheon Bridge club gathered at the home of Mrs. John Stone Hoskins yes terday for their weekly meeting Fol- lowing a delicious luncheon, which was beg utifully served, the players pleasantly whiled away the afternoon with bridge, the prize being box of dainty handler chiefs.
 Mrs. Eugene Smith, Mrs. Herbert smith, Miss May Ward, Mrs. Walter White, Miss Julia Ware Mrs. Jack Eaton, Mrs. Roy Huffman, Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. D. B. Lightner, Mrs. Isaac Houser. Mrs. l.. B. Leftwitch, and Mrs. A. D. Hamilton were Mrs Hoskins guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
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Collins, Miss Amelia Gaudin, Miss Ruth Gaudin, Miss Annie Franklin, Miss Estelle Strickland, Miss Katherine Ross, Miss Virginia White, Miss Elizabeth White Mrs Estelle Bethea Hale Mrs. Jack Wal ton, Mrs. Claude White Mrs. Allen Henry, Miss Doris Moughon Miss Ella Louis Ward, Miss Lida Otis, Miss Dorothy AL len, Mrs. Lawson Gambill, Miss Gertrude Mccormack, Miss Julia Carney, Mrs. Robert McN eill, and Mrs E. D. Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MISS GILMORES HARP
 RECITAL AT SIT PATHS

MISS Betty Gilmore will be heard in a harp recital at St. Pauls church next Sun day night at S:15 o'clock. She will be as- sisted by members of the choir and pro- gramme of unusual artistic excellence will be arranged and published later. Miss Gilmore is still pupil of MT. Cortese of Memphls, but is home for the holidays. She IS esteemed in musical circles as a very hne artist even now, and when she completes her studies she will, it is thought, rank among the distinguished virtuosos.
 The musical Sunday night will be free to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. M'CARTY SENDS
 OUT CARDS FOR TEA

The following invitations have extended for January 20:
 Mrs. Robert Gustave McCarty at home on Wednesday, January F, from to 5, 2I11 Hanover Circle To meet Mrs T Coleman Ward, Miss Helen Eubank, Miss Dorothy Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
Marine Insurance In

New York, January 5.-The activity of submarines in the Mediterranean sea, ceuseo an advance in war risk insur- ance by local companies today on cargoes for Mediterranean ports and shipments for the far east through the Suez canal. A rate of 10 per cent is quoted on cargoes in ships of belligerent countries as com pared with three-eights of 1 Der cent before the sinking of the Ancona. and the Yasaka Maru.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
$ o OC1E F T Y

was centered w..h oasKet uf narcissi and ferns.
 Those included in this congenial party were: Miss Pendleton, Dr. J. H. Phillips, Miss w. M. Allen, Miss Ham of Boston, Mrs. Robert Hiden, Mrs Humpton, Miss Julia Berryman Miss Mary Weisel, Mrs. Remick, Miss Hattie Morton and Miss Marian Whidden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
Basilica Is Closed

Rome, January 4.-(via Paris.)-The basilica in St. Peters was closed today because young man named Antonio Giovannolo attempted to commit suicide in the sacred edifice. Giovannolo shot himself. The wound was slight, but as blood had been spilled the basilica was closed in accordance with the rules of the church. and will not be reopened until it has been reconsecrated probably tomorrow -.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
Tennessee Masonic Lecturer Here

Col. and Mrs. John F. Davidson of Nashville, Tenn. are visiting their grand daughter, Mrs. Roy c. Thompson. 1920 Central street. Colonel Davidson is a well known Masonic lecturer in Ten nessee and since his arrival in the city he has visited three lodges in this city within the past week and has given three lectures on Masonic Light ?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
DINNER DANCE AT THE
 MOTOR AND COUNTRY CLIIR

During tile holidays the regular Thurs day evening dinner dances at the Bir- mlngham Motor and Country club were postponed until Saturday evening of each week, and as these parties were such pro- nounced successes, the board of governors has decided to have the weekly dinner dance on Saturday instead of Thursday evening, until further notice.
 Already great many tables have been reserved for Saturday evening, and all in- dications point to very delightful party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
At the Lyric

Today matinee a new vaudeville bill will be presented. There will be five attractive acts, four of which will be entirely new and one the all-week at- traction-the Marvellous Manchurians This act has pleased immensely dur ing the first part of the week and will no doubt pfove just as popular for the remainder of the week. Dorothy DeSchelle and company in "Crookol- ogy' are expected to present some high class entertainment while Bissett and Scott are sure to please in their dance review
 Dewitt Young and sister will appear in "The College Boy Juggler," and the Marine sisters will entertain with a comedy. talking and eccentric dancing act. The usual Pathe picture and Heezaliar film will be features. The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at 2.30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
THREE INTERESTED PARTIES

"As 1 see the situation, there are three interested parties and only three to this question; namely, the creditors, the state and the taxpayers. The cred itors want their money; the state is anxious to pay but has no money. The creditors say: I've will take your long time note or bond at about half legal rate of interest," The state thinks this action kind and liberal of the cred itors, but says it is not lawful for the state to make longtime note or bond without the consent of the tax payer. Therefore, the governor and legislature are asking the taxpayers to give the governor authority. to4pay off the creditors with longtime notes or bonds at low rate of interest, pay able at such times as the states taxes at the present rate will enable him to do The governor gives his promise that all the money received from the sale of long, time notes or bonds shall be used to pay off all the short time notes or warrants now out against the state.
 Personally, I am with the governor in this matter. The only other way to settle the states debts is for the governor to call the legislature to- gether to have the present tax raised 25 per cent. This would be very strin- gent action and would press very hard on almost all the taxpayers during these hard times.
 By this letter you will understand that I favor the bond issue and will vote for same, although I voted for Mr. Conner every time he ever ran for governor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06

road with practically no base the whole thing will be washed away shortly and we will have to patch and build again and again. Build the highway out of real material best suited for the purpose and save the citizens money and at the same time make them proud of their investment which will turn out to be an excellent one"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. NEVILLE HOSTESS
 TO WEDNESDAY BRIDGE GLIB

Mrs. T. S. Neville entertained the mem bers of the Wednesday Bridge club this week at her home on South Fifteenth street Three tables for the club game were placed in the living room, where dainty luncheon was served at o'clock, after which the guests participated in round of bridge games
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
Licenses Now Due

According to a letter received yester- day from Attorney General Martin by Judge J. P. Stiles of the probate court sthe licenses of all corporations was due 9n January l, 1916 MT. Martin also stated that every corporation was required to pay licenses for full year, although the next license is due N1 October l. 1916
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
WELLESLEY GIRLS
 COMPLEMENT PRESIDENT

The local alumnae of Wellesley college girls were hostesses at luncheon yes- terday honoring Miss Ellen Fitz Pendle- ton, president of that college. The event took place in the private dining room of the Tutwiler hotel, and the dainty table
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. REDO PLANS
 LUNCHEON FOR BRIDE

Mrs. W. P. Redd will be hostess at a luncheon at the Southern club Saturday complimenting Mrs. R. J. McGavock, a recent bride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. BOSTICK TO HONOR
 ATLANTA VISITOR

Mrs. H. w. Bostick has issued invita- tons for bridge luncheon at her home Friday for her guest, Mrs. Omar Sanders of Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
MRS. HART TO HONOR
 MRS. ASHER OF MISSISSIPPI

Mrs. Sidney Hart will entertain friends at luncheon today followed by a box party at the Lyric to compliment her guest, Mrs. A. s. Asher, of Jackson, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
All Alabama Showing Interest In Project
 to Utilize Warrior
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about as easy to secure a broad right of way as a narrow one, and this land can be secured now much esier than a few years from now
 "The railroad will come without any great delay. For the present. however, l believe that adequate arrangements can be made with one of the lines which now run from Birmingham to the river. The Frisco has a line to Cordova, which is at the head of navi- gation on the main branch of the river, and the Southern railway has line from Ensley connecting with their other branches, running to Locust Fork and Maxine, l understand that both of these roads are now quoting low rate on coal from Birmingham to the river for shipment by boat and barge and when there is concerted demand these lines will l am sure, of- fer advantageous rates for all com modoties.
 Up to the present time there has been no general use of the river and the1 efore the rates have not been made. It would seem that the con struction of a permanent highway with broad right of way will meet the needs at present and the railroad will come at the proper time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
VOTED FOR COMER

General Hooper declared he voted for MT. Conner every time he ran for governor and that while he opposed Governor Henderson, he knew him to be "an honorable gentleman and be- lieves he is anxious to do all in his power to make his administration a success"
 Following is General Hooper's let ter:
 Your letter requesting my views on the bond issue question noted. You, perhaps, are aware that I was never in sympathy with the former admin istration, neither was I favorable to the election of Governor Henderson, yet I know him to be an honorable gentleman, and believe he is anxious to do all in his power to make his ad- ministration a success.
 "The last legislature found upon in vestigation that the state owed float ing debt of over s2,000,000 when MT. Henderson took charge as governor. While MT. Henderson is in no wise responsible for this large debt it is up to him as governor to protect the states good name and do all he can to make honorable settlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-01-06
COURTLAND

Courtland. January 5.-(Special.) )-The news has just reached Courtland of the death in Memphis yesterday of Mrs. Robert Ruffin, who will be buried there today Mrs. Ruffin was the eldest daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Garth of this city, and was one of the most pop ular young ladies ever raised in Court land. She leaves husband, Robert Ruff fin, and two small children.
 The Sherrod Hotel company has just closed deal for the purchase of the Wann building in Courtland, which will be converted into a hotel as speedily as the work can be done. This is one of the best buildings in north Alabama, being 120 feet long. 40 feet wide and construct it will be, it will be one of the best hotel buildings in north Alabama It will be two stories high and contain 20 large guest rooms, besides dining room. parlor. kitchen and sample rooms. It will be known as the Hotel Colonial, and will take the place of the hostlery of that name burned a year ago.
 The governor has appointed Dee Almon or Moulton a member of the county board of equalization 10 take the place of K. ID. Coburn, Jr., resigned. The board as it is now constituted consists of Dee Almon. James Berryhlll and Will liam Shelton. The board will commence its work on January 16.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-06
Hans Schuman-Heink
Dies of Pneumonia

SAN DIEGO, Cal. Jan. 5.-IIans schu-
mann-Heink. son OF Nine. schumann-
Heink. the famous contralto singer died
here today early this morning following
two weeks illness OF pneumonia. His
mother was with him.
Young Schumann-He was taken ilE
Christmas day and was removed 20 a hos
pital The case was first diagnosed as
la grippe and later developed into double
pneumonia. Nine. schumann- Heink was
In Chicago at the time. but hurried To-
San Diego. As her son seemed to be im%
proving Nine Schumann- Heink con-
sented to sing at the New Years day
opening exercises at the Panama -Califor1
mia international exposition. later Leaving
for a visit with friends in Riverside. Yesl
terday she was Informed OF a change for
the worse in her sons condition and arr
rived I'm San Diego last night, immedf,
ately going to the hospital. where she re-
mained until the end came
The young man was 26 years of age
and is survived by widow an1 tw.-e,'f
dren, his mother and several 'o..,
sisters. He hal been engaged -
tate business here.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-06
ASQUITH DRAFT
BILL IS TAKEN UP
IN The COMMONS
Premier Explains Proposed Measure
to Compel Unmarried Men
to Serve in the Brit
ish Army.
GREAT STRUGGLE IS EXPECTED
Members Called Home from the
Front to Aid in Passing
the Bill.
REPORT MADE BY EARL DERBY

LONDON, Jan. 5.-Under the
terms OF the compulsory military
service bill, introduced in the House
OF Commons today, all males between
the ages OF Is and Al who are bach
elors or widowers. without children
dependent on them, are liable for
military service. Ireland is excluded
from the terms of the measure.
The largest assemblage OF mem
bers since the war began faced the
premier. Many members had OBJ
tsined leave to return from the front
so that they might be able TO vote on
the compulslon bill.
Mr.. Asquith opened his address with an
analysis OF tho figures in the Derby re-
port. lie emphasized the fact that dur
ing the Derby campaign nearly 100000
men had offered their services. Even
deducting those rejected on the ground
OF physical disability, the total was stu
in excess OF 100000.
These are wonderful encouraging fig
uros.' tho premier continued.
They ought 20 convince both our al
lies and our enemies that the people OF
this country have their hearts I'm the
war"
Many single Men still Out.
Mr.. Asduith said no was unable after
making tho largest possible hypothetical
deduction. to consider the number of un-
recruited single men as anything but a
substantial and even considerable amount
Ho added that Sir John Simon. whose
|
nounced yesterday. thought they might
be reduced to an inestimable quantity.
| II he had shared this view, Mr. Asduith
said. the present contingency would not
[ have arisen. but he could not think that
The primary obligation was to keep
faith at all costs with the married men.
Tho primo minister said exemptions
from service could be claimed under the
terms of the bill on the same grounds as
In the case OF men attested under the
Derby plan. The grounds OF exemption
include conscientious objection 10 per-
forming military service.
/ Other grounds for exemption from serv-
ice. the premier said. included Ill health.
physical infirmities. the necessity TO sup
port dependent persons and the fact of
being engaged on work Of national Inn
portance.
Mr. Asquith said no case had been made
out for general compulsion. and tsat the
bill he was introducing could be sup
ported by those opposed TO conscrIption.
why Measure IL Needed.
LONDON, Jan. L-CDeiayed- lin tha
House<of Commons tomorrow CWednes-
day. the compulsory military service
bill will be taken UP. 1t promises TO brlns
on the sharpest parliamentary struggle
since the war began.
Tho Earl OF Derby's report on his re-
cruiting campaign which began October
23 and ended December II. explains why
the cabinet found II necessary TO brins
forward measure for compulsory en-
llstment OF unmarried mon. More thar
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-06
Haiti Rebels Attack
American Marines;
One Native Killed

PORT AU PRINCE Haiti. Jan 6-A
revolutionary outbreak occurred at
o'clock this morning at Port Au Prince
The force OF American marines main
tained in this city were attacked. One
OF the rebels was killed by the Amer
leans. who suffered no losses.
Several groups OF insurrectionists ran
through the streets discharging rifles.
The Americans met them and they were
rapidly dispersed.
The outbreak Is generally condemned
and has been characterized as a piece OF
folly.
Following the assassination OF President
Guillaume by a mob last July, in tho
course OF the revolution. American forces
were landed In Haiti. Under the agree
ment made subsequently between the
United States and Haiti. American forces
are being maintained on the island for
police purposes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-06

LONDON, Jan. 4-(Delaye THE sink
ing OF the White Star liner Arabic, the
destruction of a British submarine by a
German destroyer on the Danish coast
and the submarine attack on the British
steamer Ruel are the three incidents that
Sir Edward Grey. the British foreign
secretary. suggests for submission 10
some impartial tribunal for investigation.
together with the case OF the cruiser
Baralong
In his reply to Ambassador Pages com
munlcation OF memorandum from the
German government complaining Of cir
cumstanoes alleged to have attended the
destruction of a German submarine by
the British auxiliary cruiser Baralong,
the foreign secretary wrote:
His maiestys government note with
great satisfaction, although some sur
prise. the anxiety now expressed by the
German government that the principles
OF civilized warfare should be vindicated
II Is true that the incident. which sud
denly reminded Germany that such
principles exist. is one in which the al
ieged criminals are British and not Ger
man, but his majestys government &c
not for a moment suppose that II Is the
intention 10 restrict unduly the scope OF
any judicial investigation which Il ia
thought proper TO institute"
Sir Edwards reply macs no denial
that the facts regarding the sinking Of
the German submarine are essentially
as alleged in the affidsvits from the six
Americans. muletters. on the Nlcoslan.
These charged that the BsralonG raised
the American flag and signalled that a
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-06
Dr.. Karl Heine Attacks Socialist
Minority for Opposing War Credit

BERLIN. Tuesday, Jan. AVA Lon
don, Jan. 4)-(Delayed in TrAnsmiSsion.)
DIR. Karl wolfgange Heine. social demo-
cratic member OF the Reiehstag. writing
IN the International Correspondence, bit
terly attacks the minority OF his party.
which is opposing the sanctiOning OF the
proposed new war credit.
Enemies. who now, as Germany stands,
powerful and unified. refuse all sugges-
tions OF peace Dr. Heine says. Ger
tainly would not be ready 10 grant peace
to a German empire weakened by inner
dissension. They would push across the
border. defeat our armies. kill hundreds
II thousands of our brothers and bring
all the misery Of an enemy investment
.nto our county.
Those who destroy party unity IN
order 10 oppose the war credit really do