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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Treaty With Denmark for
Purchase of Islands Now
Lacks Only Minor Details
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favorably reported in 1898 by the commit
tee with the following argument for
their acquisition, written by Senator
Lodge, now the ranking republican men,
Der:
The arguments in favor of the pos
session of these islands can be briefly
stated and appear to the undersigned 20
be unanswerable So long as these is
lands are in the market there is always
the danger that some European power
may purchase or try to purchase them.
This would be an infraction of the Mon
roe doctrine and would at once involve
the United States in a very serious diff
ficulty with the European power which
sought possession of the islands. In the
interest of peace it is of great Importance
that these islands should pass into the
hands Of the United States and cease to
be possible source of foreign compli-
cations, which might easily lead to war;"
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men of war and auxiliaries. passed
through the patrol lines. OF these, only
Il were lost or seriously damaged by en-
envy vessels.
shipping says the admiral. Il regret
that over per cent of our patrol vessels
have been sunk and the lives of n Of
ficers and men lost to the nation
The admiral further notes that the
patrol assists in the protection of the
flank of all sea transport to and from
the British army in France, and that this
vast transport has been so thoroughly
safeguarded that not single life has
been lost during the sea passage
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
South Atlantic Tennis
Tournament Is Started

z Augusta, Ca, July 25.-The South At
lantic tennis tournament, postponed one
day on. account rain, began here late to-
day on the courts of the Country club OF
Augusta play in the mems singles pro-
crossing as far as the third round in one
match Play in mems doubles and wom-
ans singles was scheduled to begin to-
morrow.
p H Winston of Asheville, runner ur
in the recent Carolina state tournament
had little trouble in defeating w. L. Carey
of Greenville, S. c., In the second round
Only four of the matches required two
out of three sets for decision. Many OF
the players drew byes and did not have
to compete in preliminary rounds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Motion Picture Men
to Fight Legislation

New York. July 25-The National Asso-
citation of the Motion Picture Industry
said to represent s5Oeooo.ooo in capital, and
$4,000 theatres. announced today that
plans have been completed for a political
campaign on the screens against legis-
lation alleged to be aimed at the motion
picture industry.
The Ktchin bill, now before the Sen
ate. will be attacked first, it was said
as it proposes to tax motion picture the
aires for than 81. 0OO,0Oo year in addition
to other taxes now imposed on the indus
try. The screen campaign will be carried
into every city and town in the United
States where there is picture theatre
according to statement issued by the
association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Common Stock" Variety
and Not High Tops Will
Be Feminine Shoe Style

Chicago, July 25.-Styles of shoes, espe-
cially for women, will be of the com
mon stock variety instead of the excess
sive high top kind next season, accord
ing to statements of manufacturers today
at the convention of the illinois Shoe
Dealers association. The colors will be
dull grays and champagne due to the
shortage in dyestuffs
The prediction also was made that there
would be an increase of from 20 to 40
per cent in the price of shoes the coming
winter on account of the war In Europe,
which has shut off the supply of dye
stuffs and leather
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FIERCE STRUGGLE
STILL CONTINUES
ON SOMME FRONT
WITHOUT RESULTS
Continued from Page One,

Australians, who hold the greater por-
ton of the village of Pozieres, have yet
secured the eastern part, on the plateau
dominating the village. But General
Haig tonight reports the repulse of a
German infantry attack from the east.
Advices from the eastern front to-
day are meagre, but the grand dukes
troops gradually are closing in on
Erzingan, the most important base and
military position of the Turks in Asia
Minor, while General Sakharoff contin-
ues his successful advance.
According to a Berlin dispatch, by
way of Amsterdam. Turkish troops are
to be sent to help the Austro- Germans
against the Russians on the Galician
front.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
FIERCE FIGHTING

London, July 25.-There were fierce
hand-to-hand combats and bomb fighting
at various points along the front in north
ein france during the day, says an Off
cial statement given out by the war office
tonight An attack by German infantry
on the village of Pozieres from the north
east was driven back by the British ar
tillery fire.
The statement follows:
Throughout the day there has been
fierce hand-to-hand combats and bomb
fighting at various places along the battle
front The Germans attempted an infan-
try attack on Pozieres from the north
east this afternoon, but were driven back
by our artillery fire.
Between the>Ancre and the sea no i'm
portant incident occurred"
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Will Release Students

Washington. July .25-All the National
Guard organizations composed of college
students will be mustered out of the fed
eral service in time for them to proceed
with their school work at the fall term
it was announced at the war department
today. National Guard units composed
of students, but who have not gone to
the border prior to Augusta, will not be
sent forward. and similar organizations
on the border will be withdrawn on Sep
TENDER / for mastering out
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Sam Bloch

Gadsden, July 25.-(Special)-Sa
Bloch, 46 years old. prominent merchant
of Gadsden. died at his home on Walnut
street last night, following hemcrrhAge.
He suffered from tuberculosis. The fu-
neral will be conducted at the residence
at 1890 O'Clock this morning. and burial
will be at Forrest cemetery, where thu
Elks will have charge of the services. ME-
Bloch is survived by his widow and s. A.
Bloch, Jr.. his son.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Howard Merritt Goes
to Kid Elberfeld's Club

Memphis, July Especial. )-Secretary
Watkins of the Memphis club announced
this afternoon that Howard Merritt, left
handed pitcher recently sold to San An-
tonic and returned to the Memphis club,
had been sold to Chattanooga. Merritt is
scheduled to join the Chattanooga club
immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Aked Quits Ford

Detroit. July 25.-Rev. DR.. Charles F..
Aked, formerly of San Francisco, today
announced his resignation as chairman
of the American committee to the Ford
neutral peace conference in Stockholm.
The announcement was made after an
hours talk with Henry Ford here. DR..
.Aked sad he unsuccsssfully urged q
change in''the peace plans.
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Wounded Doctor Dies

Boston. July 25--Dr,, Wilfrid E.s Harris.
who was shot: last Tuesday by Dr. Ell
bridge Atwood, died late today. His wife
was with him at the end.
The police announced that the charge
against DR.. Atwood would be changed
from assault to first degree murder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Miss Julia Massie Davis

Funeral services for Miss Julia Massie
Davis. aged IA years, who died Monday
afternoon after an illness of typhoid fe-
yer at the family residence, 1923 North
Thirty-frst street, Norwood. were con-
Quoted from the residence yesterday aft-
ernoon at o'clock Interment was made
at Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. A. J..
Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist
church, officiated. Miss Davis is sur
vived by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Ellis Davis; two brothers and three sis-
tiers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
England's Naval Patrol
Effective, States Report

London. July 25.-In a report to the
admiralty. reviewing the operations OF
the Dover patrol since December. 1915.
and recommending numerous officers for
meritorious conduct. Vice Admiral Sir
Reginald Bacon. commander of the pa
troll, says that in the six months more
than 21.ooo merchant shipa apart from
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE

Petrograd, July 25.-(Via London. July
&C. 1.-The official communication from gen.
eral headquarters, issued this evening,
reads:
"On the front of the river Slonveke,
an affluent of the Styr, the passage of
our troops continues without interruption
under the fire of the enemy. During to-
days offensive we took 1000 prisoners and
also four cannon and five machine guns,
which we turned against the enemy.
In the Caucasus our offensive toward
Erzingan continues. The Turks, closely
followed by our troops, are fleeing, aban-
donng along the road cannon, rifles and
munitions"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
CHESTER HOFF SOLD
Ito SALT LAKE CITY

Nashville, July ESPECIALLY Manager
Starr of the Little Rock club announced
tonight that Chester Hoff, left-hander,
had been sold to Salt Lake City of the
Pacific Coast league. The purchase price
was not given out. Hoff came to Little
Rock from Rochester of the international
league.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
POzIEREs FIGHT DESCRIBED

Paris, July 25.-The fighting in the
fortified village Of Pozieres between the
British and Germans is described as
follows by an officer wounded during
the struggle:
EARLY Sunday morning at the mo-
ment the signal for the attack was
given. after a frightfully intense bonn
bardment, the English infantry rushed
forward to the entrance of the village.
carried it brilliantly and occupied the
first houses. At 1880 o'clock the Ger
mans counter attacked. Their onset
was extraordinary. doubtless because
their courage had been stimulated by
ether, as one could tell from the odor.
Here the rifle played no part-the
knife, bayonet, revolver and grenade
were the only weapons used The Ger
mans employed sort of long handled
mace studded with nails, such as an
Apache might USE I saw German of
ficer using one of them on a wounded
comrade, but as he was in the act of
striking revolver shot laid him down
beside his intended victim
In ruined house a German SQUAD
with machine gun was exterminated to
the last man with the bayonet by an Aus
tralian party. l was present at an ex-
citing duel between two officers-an Eng
lsh lieutenant, who was charging at the
head of his men, and Bavarian captain
The lieutenant struck the Bavarian a
blow in the chest with his sword and at
the same time he received a ball from
his adversary's revolver in the stomach.
Dlsregarding his sufferings, the lieuten-
ant had just strength enough to deliver
another blow This proved mortal to the
Bavarian. Unfortunately, the lieutenant
died shortly afterward
Pressed by strong enemy forces the
English had to retreat during the after
noon. but they strongly counter-attacked
and at 7 o'clock were masters of three
quarters of the village. BY last accounts,
fighting was still going on in the north
west part of the village to the advantage
of the allies
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
BERLIN CLAIMS REPULsE

Berlin. July 25.-(via London.)-An
English and French combined attack
made yesterday north of the River
Somme in France, says the official state
ment issued today by the German head
quarters. broke down.
The text of the German official state-
ment reporting the operations on the
western front says:
North of the River Somme, after the
unsuccessful British attack of July p,
the British and French forces yesterday
made resolute and combined attack on
the Pozieres- Maurepas front. 1t again
broke down. either through our fire or in
some places after sharp hand to hand
fighting.
East of Pozieres at Foureaux wood,
near Longueval and near Guillemont, the
Brandenburger Grenadiers and the gal
liant 1o4th Saxon regiment again distln-
guished themselves.
simultaneously the French threw
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Fannie Thompson

Funeral services over the remains Of
Fannie Thompson, the 5-year-old daush-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. T. Thompson,
who died at local infirmary yesterday
morning, were held from the private
chapel of Lige 10y at o'clock yester-
day afternoon. Interment followed in
Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
No Change in Russian Policy

Petrograd, July 24-(Via London RUS
sian foreign policy will not undergo any
I change under the direction of Boris v.
Sturner, the successor to Serguis Sazan-
off in the ministry of foreign affairs, ac-
cording to an announcement today by
Michael v. Rodsianko, president of the
Duma.
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Charles White Elliott

The body of Charles White Elliott.
aged 4S years, who died at a local In
Urinary suddenly Monday afternoon, was
sent to Atlanta at 9 o'clock yesterday
morning by the Johns Undertaking COM
pany. for interment. He is survived By
his widow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Marie i. Browning

Funeral services for Marie L. Brown
ing, the infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. l.. Browning, who died at her par
ents' residence, TAT Hillman avenue. East
Lake, Monday morning. were held from
the S. w. Woodin Undertaking company's
private chapel yesterday morning at $50
o'clock. Interment followed in Forest
HILL Cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Harry Hazelton

The body Of Harry Hazelton, aged g
years, who died at a local infirmary early
yesterday morning, was sent to Jasper at
1890 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Lisa
10y. The deceased is survived by his
widow and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie NJ.
Lawshe of Atlanta and Mrs. Nettie n.
Strickland of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-1Sl5 spa ssenger Ford in AL
condition, overhauled and painted last
week. electric lights, seat covers and
full set of tools; owner buying larger
car; price $sl5. Cali Main $50 after !
p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-07-26
Robert E. L. McGraw

Funeral services of Robert E. Lee Nc
Graw, the 16-months-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. McGraw, who died at the
family residence. 1880 Underwood avenue.
East Lake. Monday afternoon, we're held
from the residence at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Interment was made in For
est Hill cemetery.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30
THE WEATHER.

Nyals' Liver Salts, natural saline laxative. 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Mrs. J. .>C. Young, who has been in
 Monticello the past several days at-
 tending the annual meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is expected to arrive home today. II. A. Loomis and A. M. Denman ate shipping five car loads of cattle today to Oklahoma. The cattle are in fine condition and will bring the high est market price, There are PIP head in the five cars.
 C. c. Dickinson, one of our good friends who lives down near Mount Moriah, was in town Saturday and came around to The News office and renewed his subscription to The Ne vada News.
 At the Park Hotel: R. L. Pearce, H. B. Thomas, Texarkana; II. NJ. Ste phens, J. w. He j''icks, Blevins; E. F.. Thomas, Memphis Don C. Stephen son, Wm. c. Dreber, St. Louis; Jessie Bradley and wife, II. N. Arlington, Durant, Okla; w. J. Carron, New Or leans; A. S. Dives, w. C. Lassiter, k. L. Mitchell, Little Rock; H. Brown, Memphis; H. A. Brown, Gurdon; Josa D. Beau and wife, New York; c. E. Shock, kokomo, Ind; H. Lemons, Gal lion, Ind; H. w. Anderson, T. A. Agan. A. c. Drake, Philadelphia.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30

Greatest bargains in Grand, Up- right and Player Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines at A. Monson's Mu- sic Store.-Adv. If
 The Fortnightly Club will meet to- morrow afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. Al Buchanan at her home on East Elm and Fourth streets.
 Miss Willie Fay Martin of route 3. who has been quite ill for some time. was taken to the Greeson Sanitarium yesterday for treatment.
 Cecil Gee, who is attending Tender son-Brown college at Philadelphia, re- turned to school this morning after spending Sunday with home folks.
 The Wednesday Music Club will meet at the new club rooms Wednes- day afternoon. All members are re- quested to be present with chorus books.
 Mrs. Charles F. Royston, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Randolph P. Hamby, for the past few months, left for Pine Bluff yesterday. where she goes to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. w. T. Wool dridge.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30
THIRTEEN IN THIS CLUB.

Philadelphia, Ark. Oct. 29.-The working business girls of this city have organized into an association called the Bachelor Girls Club. There are l3 of them, signifying their i'll luck of being left single, at least until the present date, and their date of weekly meeting is Friday evening The busi- ness men of the city have made an offer of trip for two to New York to the first one of the bachelor girls who break the rules of the club and gets married The young ladies are now receiving lots of company.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30
Local News

Oscar Johnson of route 1, is report ed ill.
 Dorins Liquid Rouge 25c, at Hes terly Drug Store.
 Born-Yesterday to Mir. and Mrs Imon Gee, a boy.
 Ingersoll Watches $lOO to $500 at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Born-Yesterday to MT. and Mrs. Obe McGuire, boy.
 Dr. w. D. Lassiter is making pro- fessional trip to McCaskill today.
 Hon. w. V. Tompkins is attending court at Jefferson, Texas, this week
 Col c. C. Hamby is attending Qua chita circuit court this week at Cam den.
 H. M. Stephens, a prominent mer- NidilC Ol DlSNIHS, Was III lle Clly Sdl- urday.
 A. NJ. Ellsworth, the auctioneer, is conducting real estate sale at Cur don today.
 Eugene E. Norman. of Emmet, spent few hours in the city yester- day morning.
 Dr. T. J. Mendenhall of Rosston, was among the prominent visitors here this morning.
 Azurea, Fioramye, LaBianche and all high grade complexion powders at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30
STATEWIDE SPEAK FRS.

Jonesboro, Ark, Oct. 29.-Forty speakers left Jonesboro for all sec tions of the county and each day until the election there will be waged a campaign against the amendment number two which will, if passed, re- peal the statewide liquor law. The temperance people composed of church men, lawyers, physicians, business men of all professions, are waging a fight against this amendment and expect to poll large vote against it, preferring the present situation.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30

Homer Brown, prescription clerk at the Red Cross Drug Store of Gurdon, spent yesterday with relatives in the city.
 W. T Yarberry, one of Deanyville's prominent citizens, spent a portion of this morning in the city attending to business affairs.
 Chas. Mautz, former Prescott citizen, who now resides with his fam fly at Deanyville, was among the vis- tors here today.
 LOST-Somewhere on streets of Prescott, Clover Leaf Brooch, set with pearls. Finder return to Mrs. M. L. Mccain and receive reward. 2d
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

You are invited on Halloween night to come to our party and shiveT with fright.
 The ladies of the Christian church will give "Salmagundi party on the evening of Oct. 31, at the home of Mrs. H. A. Sykes. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Come and enjoy an evening of fun.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30
A BARGAIN IN A GOOD FARM

Eighty arce farm 1 t-2 miles of Prescott, one half in cultivation, bal ance woodland. New dwelling and barn. Level, extra fertile dark soil. Fine for all crops; especially truck and berries. All under good fence, good neighborhood. For low price see Moore & Martin, Prescott, Ark Sd
The Prescott daily news., 1916-10-30
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

If you are looking for an evening of fun, come to the "Salmagundi party" at the home of Mrs. H. A. Sykes, Tuesday evening, Oct. 31, at o'clock. The Halloween spirit will be carried out in the decorations, cos tunes and program, throughout the evening.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-01-14
Surface Delicacy.

"Mawnin', colonel" saluted the Sem
igambian garcon, What's de state
ID yuh longin dis mawnin'?"
Have you any preserved pineap
ple?"
No, sub. not dis mawnin'. De
as we had wuz frayed and In sech .
state of decomposin' dat de sheet sed
we'd serve it in de future in de raw.
When man gnaw pineapple hull q
little while he don't notice what's dc
matter wild de inside"
Liver and bacon"
Yes, sub, mighty fine substituted
Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-01-14
Photographs on the WIno.

Germany has employed many inge.
NOUS devices in the great war, and
surely one Of the most unique is that
Of employing carrier pigeons for TAX
ing military photographs. Some years
ago the camera employed for this pur.
pose was exhibited in Germany. 1t
was invented by Doctor Neubronna.
and was a wonderfully light instru.
ment, weighing only 2h ounces. The
lens was only Pinch focus. and the
photograph produced measured ~
inches square. One Of the models
could take eight pictures in succession
on a film, while another consisted of
two distinct cameras. The lens of one
pointed forwards and the other back
wards when the carrier" was In
flight. In each case the exposure
mechanism consisted OF a rubber bulb
containing compressed air, by the slow
escape of which through a minute
aperture lever was operated to re-
lease the shutter at the end OF an In
terval of time which could be deter
mined In advance