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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-31

In the tone of her explanation and
glanced around. mo one here, you
know"
We'll, but what time do you get
off," asked Seagrue feverishly.
ooh, not for a long time yet
His hopes were burgeoning fast.
"See here, Helen; come over and take
a canp dinner with me. Come, do.
I'll show you what can be done with
out preparation"
She regarded him with an express
sion that indicated how completely
such a proposal shocked her. She
struggled an instant with the thought
of it. Then she rejected the invita-
ton; yet with enough indecision to in
vite a renewal. For the moment Helen
was a heartless angler, and Seagrue
deluded by vanity was unsuspectingly
playing fish. Before he left-in the
highest spirits he had known fer many
a day-he had, to his establishment,
secured Helen's promise to dine with
him that night in camp. And at the
appointed time she was ready.
The night was warm n a moon,
rising full and into a clear sky, food
ed the landscape. And after Helen's
uneasiness at the strangeness of her
situation had worn off, she was able
throughout the trying hour with Sea-
grue in his hut to wea her mask of
languid interest successfully. The ia
BILE was served with surprising delica-
cies and a plentiful array Of wines
was in evidence. Yet, to an innocent
intriguer, a whole hour never went SO
slowly, nor was appetite ever more
reluctant than that of Seagrue's guest.
Though she went through the form of
eating and assumed a carefree air, his
food clicked her. His wines she per-
~sistently declined; but that did not
dismay Seagrue, who drank quite
enough for two.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-31

possible 1t seemed to devise any
scheme that could be carried out in
time to help R~hinelander's fight that
night at Oceanside.
But what Helen could noe devise
herself, was being already devised for
her. Following up what Spike-an
unconscionable liar-had declared a
flattering reception of the picture,
Seagrue resolved to seize a moment
while the going was good to forward
himself with Helen.
She was studying the telltale print
when she heard footsteps and, startled,
looked out. Seagrue was coming up
the platform. She felt frightened.
Could he possibly have realized his
blunder and come to demand the re-
turn of the picture She was resolved
she would not surrender it in any
event. Force, she was hopeless of
as a possible aid in her difficulty.
Stratagem and a woman's weapons
alone remained to her.
Her wits rapidly cleared. She
snatched the photograph. Seagrue,
opening the door, caught her, picture
In hand. He walked forward pleased.
It was not hard for Helen to counter
felt an embarrassment; nor was 1t in
the least unbecoming to her. To Sea-
grue her look came like a burst of
sunshine after many chilling storms.
what do you think of my construc-
ton headquarters?" he laughed.
Helen's gaze rested modestly on her
table. She seemed to contemplate the
picture with a quiet pleasure. Then
she looked slowly up at Seagrue.
This doesn't show very much of the
camp"-she drawled the words the
very least bit-"you are awfully busy
owe there, l suppose"
Never too busy to welcome our
friends. Come over sometime"
What, to a construction camp?"
asked Helen, feigning just enough
amazement.
why not? Talk about Rhineland-
er's steam shovels! I'll show you
shovels that can do everything but
vote. Come on along"
For an effective moment she hest
tated. Il couldn't possibly" she de-
clared with decision, but she allowed
a note of regret to linger an instant
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-03-31

OFoNcFTT H5 y FWNVT u Tt"N -
From the Moving Picture Play of the Sam Name Produced by tho
Signal Film Corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
FORMER FEDERAL
OFFICIAL GIVEN
PRISON SENTENCE
w. X. Campbell of Selma,
Former Referee in Bank
ruptcy, Pleads Guilty to
ENLIGHTENMENT

Selma, December 7.-fSpecial.)-A SEN
sation was created throughout Selma
when at o'clock this afternoon the grand
jury returned three indictments against
w. K. Campbell, former referee in bank
ruptcy for the southern federal district,
for embezzlement at various times dur
ing the years since 1911 of sums ranging
from $3.50 up to 500. the total amounting
to above $4,000.
Five minutes later United States Dep
uty Marshal Horton went to Mr. Camp
belts office in Broad street and placed
him under arrest Mr.. Campbell had
been expecting the indictments and arr
rest, and was awaiting him. He pro-
ceeded Immediately into court. was ar
raigned and pleaded guilty within 10 min
utes more. The court at once sentenced
him to one and half years in the fed
eral pententiary on each of three indict-
ments, the sentences to run concurrently.
Mr.. Campbell was not only well known
throughout the county for the last quar-
ter of century, but had been for years
one of the leading attorneys of the county
and city. Information of his defalca-
lions became known about four months
ago, and Mr.. Campbell resigned the Of
fee of referee in bankruptcy, which he
had held for years. Nothing additional
was done at that time, despite the fact
that the embezzlement was generally ad-
rnittal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
FIENDTSH ACTS OF
VILLA REPORTED b
ARRIV WING REFUGEES
Names of Three More Foreigners Are Added to
List of Those Killed By Bandits American
Said to Have Been Burned at Stake
at TOrreOn

Ell Paso, Tex, December 7.-Three more
names were added today to the list of
foreigners reported to have been killed
in Mexico by bandits. They are CUTLER
mo Snyman, son of the late Gen. w. p,
Snyman OF Boer war fame; Howard
Weeks, or Howard Gray, as he was
known in Mexico, and an American
named Foster.
Young Snyman was reported to have
met his death near Chihuahua City. How
ard Weeks. an employee of an American
mining concern, was called to the door
of his home near Parral, shot through
the head by Villa bandits, according
to information brought to the border by
Spanish refugees. Weeks. who went by
the name of Gray, was married and had
five children.
Little has yet been learned of the
third victim. A letter from. a Spaniard in
Torreon to a countryman here said an
American nam Foster had been horri-
bly, maltreated then burned to death
at a stake in the p ence of his son. The
murder occurred near Torreon, the let
ter said
can homes in Chihuahua City. carrying
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
MORE TROOPS TO
Be RELEASED FROM
DUTY ON BORDER
Five Thousand Will Be Sent
Home at Once-Ala-
bama Units Are Not
Among F0rtunates

San Antonio, Tex, December IA
total of 1851 National Guard troops now
engaged in border service was today
designated by General Funston to re-
turn home. He acted under orders from,
the war department to select between
5000 and 5000 troops for release, 1t was
said.
The troops designated to leave tho
border follow:
New York-Ambulance company No
2; field hospital No. 2; battalion of sig
nal troops; Second battalion engineers
and headquarters of one brigade, to be
selected by General organ.
Eighteenth Pennsylvania infantry,
Ell Paso; Battery A. Utah artillery
Nogales; First battalion California field
artillery, Nogales; First battalion Mis-
souri, field artillery. Laredo; Massa-
|chusetts ambulance company No. l, Ell
Paso; Second Idaho infantry, Nogales
First Iowa infantry and First battalion
Iowa field artillery, Brownsville; Dis
|trict of Columbia signal company, No
gales. and Battery A. Kansas field ar
tillery. Eagle Pass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
VANCE MCCORMICK
/. D|NED BY WILSON
IN CELEBRATION
Man Who in Dark Hour
Said ''Sit Steady in Boat
Is White House
Guest

Washington, December Praise for
the men who managed his campaign
was voiced by President Wilson to-
night at dinner given by him at the
White House in honor Of Vance C. Nc
Cormick. chairman of the democratic
national committee, to which were in
vited democratic and progressive cam
paign workers and their wives.
After the dinner the President made
a brief speech in appreciation of the
activities of Chairman Mccormick and
the other campaign leaders, and in
turn proposed toasts to Mr.. McCor-
mick, Senator Walsh, western demo-
cratic manager. and cambridge Colby
of New York. member of the advisory
campaign committee of the progress
sives. Senator Walsh, Chairman Nc
CormiclS and Mr.. Colby responded
President and each other on the sue
cessful outcome of the campaign.
The guests included members of the
democratic campaign committee, the
advisory committee of progressives,
the finance committee, officers of the
democratic national committee and
Representatives Doremus. chairman of
the democratic congressional commit
tee. Charles r. Crane of Chicago and
Bernard Baruch of New York.
Several of those invited, including
Gavin McNabb. democratic national
committeeman from California, and F..
]. Henry, California progressive, We're
unable to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
ANT|-SUFFRAG|STS
HOLD BIC MEETING
ATTACKING CAUSE

Washington, December delegates
present today at the opening session of
the national anti-suffravist convention.
They listened to, a number of addresses
by women and men, deploring the seeking
by women of political equality and urg-
ing that they can be of greater service
to the nation in other fields.
Most Of the speakers, including Mrs.
Arthur M. Dodge Of New York, presi-
dent of the National Association Opposed
larly the movement for a federal suf-
frage amendment Elihu Root, in paper
read for him by Miss Alice Hill Chit
tenden of New York. protested against
such an amendment, holding it contrary
to the spirit of American institutions and
the subsection Of the people of one state
to the government of others.
Cardinal Gibbons sent a message, which
was read, deprecating the participation
of women in politics. Frederick Huide-
koper. vice president of the America
Security league, spoke in the place Of
Gen. Leonard Wood who was unable to
attend, and urged the anti suffrag ists to
work for the cause of preparedness. Miss
Mabel Boardman of the American Red
Cross, told of the work of that organi-
cation. Other speakers. including Mrs
B. l.. Robinson of Cambride, Mass,
president of the Public interests league
told how anti suffragists had assisted
the work of the Red Cross during the
war in Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
EMPEROR WILLIAM
SENDS MACKENSEN
BIRTHDAY GREET TING
Congratulates Field Marshal
on Victory Over ''Treach-
er0us Enemy" Last to
Enter Against Him

Amsterdam, December 7.-(Via London.)
Emperor William has sent the following
telegram to Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen, in command of the Teutonic forces
on the southern Rumanian front:
1T is your excellency's birthday to-
day, and the ever memorable capture of
Bucharest. the capital of the treacherous
enemy, who was the last to appear in
arms against US, gives me the occasion,
my dear field marshal, to express my
imperial thanks and fullest recognition to
you and to the glorious troops of the
Danube and the Ninth army under your
tried leadership, who by the greatest ex-
ertions have achieved extraordinary ex-
PLOTS.
AN Germany regards with pride her
own sons and those of her allies whose
deeds, with Gods help, will be land
mark on the road to complete victory"
Field Marshal Won Mackensen was born
on December 6, 1S49.
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mp OF the cabinet has not been an
nounced.
On none OF the fronts is a san
culinary battle in progress. For the
most part the artillery is doing the
greater portion OF the work. Berlin re-
ports that the Bulgarians have forced
back the British in the Struma river
lowlands near Sores. in Macedonia
and that the Bulgarians and Germans
have compelled the evacuation by the
Serbs of positions they had previous
~ captured near Tarnovo, in the Cerna
river sector.
West Of Lutsk In volhynia the Teu-
tonic allies have captured Russian po-
sftfpns and successfully withstood
counter attacks.
The Vienna war office reports that
the Italians. after a vigorous bonn
bardment. launched two attacks ON
the Carso front Of the Authoritarian
theatre. hut that both of them were
repulsed.
Artillery duels and exploits by raid
Ing parties continue ON the fronts in
Btlgfum and France. The Germans and
French are engaged in n spirited ar
tillery duel in the region Of Hill s04
northwest Of verdun. where the Ger
mans Wednesday gained some ground
An explanation Of the military ac-
tfvity of the Greeks has been demand
ed by the british, French, italian and
Russian ministers ut Athens. accord
ihE to ~ unofficial dispatch.
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off large quantities of American owned
property, and destroying what they were
unable to haul away messages from the
Chihuahua capital state.
The home of Donald B. Gillies, an
American mining operator in Chihuahua.
was looted of practically everything it
contained, according to one message. Tbs
family fled to the border
The curio store belonging to Howard
Schneider. said to be German sub
iect, was robbed. it was reported Dem
mis- Sons store was also looted, an
other message stated. A dry goods store
owned by an Arabian company was
robbed of practically it's entire stock
and almost solid block of stores be-
longing to Arabs and other foreigners
was burned, according to another re-
port.
Government agents here received a re-
port today that more than $50 Mexicans
were executed by the Villa men. Con-
firmation of this report could not be OBJ
tanned tonight.
A delegation of American mining men
are planning to leave here next week to
make an investigation Of conditions in
Chihuahua City. Two agents of the Chi
nese government are said to have left
Jrarez today for Chihuahua to Investigate
the reported killing of about 60 Chinese.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
I-Gcrmany makes merry at the fall
of bucharest.
Emperor William thanks Macken.
sen for victory.
Fiendish deeds of bandit villa re.
ported.
Germans entered Rumanian cap.
itaI without hindrance.
Vance Mccormick dined by VIII.
son in celebration.
More troops to be released from
duty on border.
Gulf ports hold 10000 cars which
are badly needed.
Fish hatcherles bill includes site
in Alabama.
Ll0yd-GeOrge has selected his cab
met, but 1t is not made public.
S-Decatur becomes famed for the
number of it's good hotels.
No new projects are planned for
state of Alabama.
National Guard composed of "chOc.
oIate soldiers" to be refrain OF
report.
--Decisions handed down by the SUI.
preme court.
eBessemer merchants ready for hoI.
iday trade.
man again elected
grand master OF MasOns.
Montgomery woman heads ID. A. n
LOCAL NEWS
2-Smith will hear effort to force
Stiles to comply.
VIII begin fight to have electric
bonds validated.
~Mrs. Fred wilkes Is killed In
mysterious manner.
Oysters and rice only foods which
have not advanced in price.
Federal agent says Birmingham i,
to be purged Of "dope'' sellers
Little suffering among poor Il
found.
New rostoffice Will be marble, ms
first planned.
Morris Bush not willing to serve
second term.
-Striking plea for harmony he
tween labor and capital.
12-Miss Tarbcll has decided views or
big public issues.
FEATURES
4-EditoriaI comment.
G--Society and Dolly DaIrympIe.
SPORTS
S-Nay form another major league
out Of minor circuits.
One-year rule Is again being con-
sidered.
Pennsylvanin will figure promi.
nently In golf next year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
JUDGEsHIP UNDECIDED

Washington, December 7.-(Special)
For the purpose of pressing his ap-
plicancy for the vacant federal judge
ship in Alabama, Chief Justice John C.
Anderson has come to Washington.
The status of the situation has un-
dergone no change. Attorney General
Gregory is still in Texas and until
he returns and investigates for him
self it is known that no action will
be taken.
Neither of the senators has Endorsed
an applicant
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
BIRMINGHAM GIVES INVITATION

Washington, December Especially
That Birmingham is prepared to Of
fer free of charge to the government
site for the proposed armor plant
was represented by Morris w. Bush
in a letter delivered today to Secre-
tary of the Navy Daniels.
The letter was in effect a formal in
vitation of the Chamber of Commerce
of Birmingham urging the board to
include points in Alabama on its ten
tative itinerary. AS heretofore report
ed. the board. after eliminating all
propositions appearing unavailable at
first glance. will visit localities Of
fering what might seem feasible sites
IT Is understood that Birmingham is
one of the cities the board contem-
plates visiting.
Senator Underwood in person deliv-
cred the letter to Secretary Daniels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
GULF PORTS HOLD
10000 CARS WHICH
ARE BADLY NEEDED
Stringent Measures Taken
to Secure Distribution of
Equipment at Mobile
and Other Points

Washington, December 7.-"Stringent
measures" to secure distributions of cars
that have accumulated at New Orleans,
Mobile Pensacola, Galveston and Detroit
were announced tonight by the American
Railway associations commission on car
shortage President G. II. Markham of
the Illinois Central will head a special
committee which will have charge Of the
redistribution at gulf ports where 10000
are said to be needlessly detained, while
President A. H. Smith of the New York
Central will head the committee that will
open offices at Detroit to move the 25,oo0
cars which are there awaiting unloading
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
Simple Funeral Service
For John d. ArchbOld

Tarrytown, N. Y, December 7.-Sim-
pie funeral services We're held today
for John D. Achbold, president of the
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey,
who died Monday. Chancellor Day of
Syracuse university and Bishop Luther
B. Wilson of the Methodist church. Of
ficiated.
John D. Rockefeller and his son and
many Standard Oil officials were among
the mourners. Chancellor Day read the
commital service at Sleepy Hollow GEM
etery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
Storm Warning For
Gulf Coast Is Issued

Washington, December storm warn
ings were ordered tonight by the weather
bureau for the gulf coast from Bay st.
Louis to Cedar Keys. A western dis
turbance has moved eastward until It ex-
tends from eastern Texas to western
Lake Superior with a we'll defined CEN
ter at each end. Strong southeast and
south winds along the gulf coast are pre-
dicted for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
Millionairies and Walters
Attend Funeral of BOldt

New York, December 7.-Millionaires
and walters were among the throne
of mourners who filled ST. Thomas
church on Fifth avenue today at the
funeral services of George c. Boldt.
proprietor of the Waldorf Astoria no.
tel who died here Monday. Men who
bore the silver and bronze caket in :
cluded Jacob Gould, Scurman and
Charles M. Schwab.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08

Berlin December 7-(Via London THE fall of Bucharest,
announced here yesterday, observed in remnis
the celebrations last year victories in the great
offensive against the Russians
The newspapers issued extra editions which scattered
among the crowds free of charge and read with the greatest
eagerness.
mood seized the crowds in the Streets which
vent pentup emotions with shouts Of joy Some
SO overcome that they wept The restaurants filled with
crowds uproaousy singing patriotic airs Today the streets
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
Lone Robber Gets $4,000

Los Angeles, Cal, December IA lone
robber threw pepper in the face of an
express wagon guard today, in the rear
of downtown building, seized $4,000 in
gold and currency from the express
wagon and escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
Mrs. Beutinger Acquitted
on Charge of Murder

Newark, N j., December Mrs.
Margaret G. Beutinger was acquitted
here this afternoon at her second trial
for killing her husband in their home
at Caldwell. N. j., last July. She was
charged With murder in the first de-
gree.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
Rumanians i'm Full Retreat

Berlin, December 7.(Via Sayville.)-Th defeated Ru
retreatng along the whole 'front.' the office
The Teuonc troops have captured Campino
the railroad between Kronstad and Poect In yesterday
fighting more than 5000 Rumanans captured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
GERMANS MAKE
MERRY AT FALL
OF BUCHARES

Great Demonstration is Staged in Berlin Wher
News of Victory Comes Men Shout and Wom-
en- Weep For Joy, Says Teutonic Report
Rumanians Continue to Retreat Before
Forces of Central POwers-Allied Capt.
tails Hear of Defeat With Sorrow
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-12-08
BlackmOn Secures Inser-
ton of Section in Measure
FavOring This State
IMPORTANT STEP TO
REDUCE LIVING COST
Chief Justice Anderson in Washing
ton Pressing Application for Fed
eral Observation-Disclosures In
vites Armor Plant Board

Washington, December Especially
The passage through the House this
afternoon of the bill creating IS fish
hatcheries at a cost of $4,000 in sew
eral states. including Alabama. consti-
tutes an important step toward a re-
dUction in the cost of living.
This is the opinion of members of
Congress and prominent reformists In
terviewed this afternoon. Representa-
tive Blackmon of the Fourth Alabama
said: ''The establishment in our state
of hatchery to cost $4,000 means
much for the future welfare of the
state, especially since the cost of liv-
Ing has reached an abnormal and al
most prohibitive plane. An abundance
of fish in the state as result of
the experimental station offered at a
very reasonable figures solves the ques-
ton certainly of sufficiency of pal
atable meats at the breakfast table"
The section which gives one of the
hatcheries to Alabama was incorpor-
ated by Representative Blackmon and
the Albanian bore the brunt of the
battle which ragged for and against
the measure.
FIGHT MEASURE
Republicans, under the leadership of
Mr.. Mann, who contended that the bill
was pork" bill, attempted every par
liamentary tactic without success to
encompass the defeat of the measure.
III the Senate the bill will have the
support of the two Alabama senator's
and its passage is regarded as GER
tain.
Last spring bill of Senator Bank
head establishing a hatchery in Ala
bama was put through the Senate. In
the House 1t was displaced by the in
corporation in the omnibus bill of the
Blackmon provision which was passed
| today.
The bill does not provide an Ala.
| bama site for the hatchery, and it Is
indicated that there Will be a live
ly controversy among the msmbers
supporting locations in their respect
| i've districts.