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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
GREAT INCREASE IN
 CAMP ATTENDANCE

New York, November 19.-Increase Of nearly 600 per cent in a single year in attendance at military camps in this year was shown by statement issued tonight by the American Defense so- ciety. Although the total enrolment at five camps conducted in 1915 in various rarts of the United States was only 3439, this year the total enrolment was l9,297
 At Plattsburg, N. r., last year were 2355, whereas this year there were 15,690. The 1915 attendance at the four other camps, Fort Sheridan, H.; American Lake, Wash; Monterey, Cal, and Lud- ingston, Mich, was 1884. This year the attendance at four other camps, Fit. Oglethorpe, Ga.; Ft. Sam Houston, Tex; Ft Terry, Plum Island, N. r., and Mon terey, Cal, was 3067.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
No Change in Count

Sacramento, November 19.-Neturns from 42 of California's 5S counties have been officially canvassed today by the secretary of state without departure from the unofficial tabulations of the same dis tricts. As the law requires the comple- ton of the canvass by November 27, and as the missing counties include the largest centers of population, the statisticians face the probability of working night and day during the latter part of this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
IS BITTERLY CONDEMNED

The rationing of Holland, Norway and Sweden and Denmark has been bitterly condemned in the blockade notes, where it has been held to be an absolutely unwarrantable interference with neutral trade between the countris. England invokes the doctrine of continuous voy- age and allows only enough supplies to enter these neutral countries to meet their minimum needs, despite the fact that goods imported to neutral country becomes part of it's capital stock sub ject to re-exportation if desired.
 A not less unlawful practice has been the alleged censorship of mails as "vexatiously inquisitorial" Here again is an absolute conflict between neutral ard belligerent rights. Neutrals have the right of inviolability of genuine cor respondence belligerents have the right to search mails for contraband Obvi- ously. mails cannot be searched and in- violate at the same time. A reply is due
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20

his work to be chiefly of an educational nature. A number of deacons and el- ders were also elected, the growing mem oersnlp requiring additional men to serve in this capacity.
 The text for the morning service was very appropriate to the occasion, being taken from the seventeenth chapter of St John, in which Christ speaks of the Oneness of the disciples with God and himself" Dr. Edmonds' sermon was a very forceful and timely one Regard less of denominational lines and differ enees, he stated that the followers of Christ are as one, in the great paramount question. the Love to God and fellow man.
 "The nations of the earth" said the speaker. can acquire brotherhood one to the other only through individual en- deavor. Unity and fellowship come to the masses only as the love Of God flows through individuals making all men brothers" The temple was filled to it's capacity at the morning service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
RESUMED OFFENSIVE

Petrograd, November 19.-tVia London.) Rumanian forces on the Transylvanian front yesterday took the offensive against the Austro- German troops in the Tir- gujiulij valley and captured series of heights, according to an official an- rouncement today by the Russian war department. In the Jiul and Alt valleys strong Teutonic forces, the statement adds, pushed back the Rumanians for a short distance to the southward.
 "Rumanian front, Pennsylvania: In the Jiul and Alt valleys, the enemy attacked with considerable forces and pushed back the Rumanian troops a little to the south.
 In the Tirgujiulij valley the Rumanians assumed the offensive and carried a se- ries of heights.
 Danube: There has been nothing Of importance to report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
TARNOWSKI ON WAY WITH TEN PERSONS

Vienna, November 17-(Via London, No vember 19.)-Count Adam Tarnowskl Won Tarnow, the new Austro- Hungarian am bassador to the United States, will sail of 10 persons. The countess will be among those accompanying the ambas- sador.
 The first date, November g, fixed for the counts departure, was unavailable because the safe conduct obtained for him through the American government read for three persons, thus necessitat- ing a change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
"DRY" DEMOCRACY IS
 FAVORED BY BRYAN
Says He Hopes for Amendment to the
 Constitution by 1920

Indianapolis, Ind, November 19.-Wil- liam J. Bryan, addressing the National Women's Christian Temperance union here today, said he hoped to see the democratic party become dry party, but that his desire to see national pro- hibition extended beyond party lines and that he would welcome it through the republican party.
 T love my party and because of my love for it I hope and feel that it will be a dry democracy" said Mir. Bryan, "and the trend of circumstances of the last few years have been such as to make me hopeful of constitutional amendment, perhaps as soon as 1920"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Children Are Dying

Boston. November 19.-Not a child under the age of five years can be found in the areas of Poland, according to re- ports to the committee for the relief of Jews in Poland. The committee said that in certain sections of Poland all babies had died from lack of nourish- ment. In the city of Wilma alone 7000 children are reported to be facing the bitter cold of 8 Russian winter without shoes Up to date, according to MT. Rotherburg, approximately s6,000,000 has been contributed by the Jews of America for the war victims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
VIOLENT COMMANDMENTS

Paris, November 19.-The bulletin is- sued by the war office tonight reads
 Except for a violent bombardment around Douaumont and the fort, there is Lothing to report on the whole front"
 Belgian communication: Spirited bomb fighting occurred in the regions of Steen- stratete and Boesinghe. There was less artillery activity today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Local Maccabees to
 Initiate Large Class

class of 9 candidates will be initiated at the meeting of Luclxie Tent No. 2, Maccabees. tomorrow night at o'clock, and all Maccabees of the Birmingham district are urged to be present State Commander J. N. Stuckey of Columbus, Miss. will be present, and make an in teresting talk.
 $. A. Millican, the team captain, and the members of the degree team met in the temple yesterday afternoon. and re- hearsed for the initiation.
 Cigars and refreshments will be served after the initiation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Deaths and Funerals
Miss Sue McCafferty

Miss Sue McCafferty, aged 75 years, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. James c. Deacy, 1219 Fourteenth street, north, at i :15 o'clock yesterday afternoon. A short funeral service will be held at the residence at 10:30 o'clock this morn ing, and the body will be sent to Colum- bus, O., by the Johns Undertaking com pany for interment. She is survived by three brothers, H. J. McCafferty, J. C. McCafferty and E. NJ. McCafferty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
For Prohibition

Columbus, O., November 19.-A 3O-day campaign including 200 meetings in the interest of nationwide prohibition will be launched in Ohio tomorrow, accord ing to Wayne Behler, general counsel of. the Anti-saloon league of America. who will supervise the campaign. The Ohio campaign will be coincident with similar state campaigns in practically all wet states in the union. The prohibition ists hope to secure a sentiment for pro- hibition that will influence the next Con- gress to act upon the issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
A MILD DEMAND

Athens, November 1s.--(Via London.) Vice Admiral Fournet, commander of the Anglo French fleet in the medi- terranean, last night presented q note to the Greek government de- nanding a surrender to the entente allies of all arms, munitions and ar-> tillery of the Greek army. with the exception of some 5o,oOo rifles now iI actual use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
ADMITTED BY LETTER

feature of the morning service at the Temple Emanu-El was the uniting with this church of practically the en- tire membership of the Pilgrim Congre- gational church. including the pastor. The pastor and people entered into fellowship with the Independent Presbyterian church by letter as individuals. and not as q consolidation of the two churches. About 50 were received, making the total en- rollment to date of $50 members.
 At a meeting of the congregation di- rectly after the service, the Rev. Dwight L. Bayley was elected assistant pastor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Mrs. M. J. Emerson

Mrs M. J. Emerson aged 74 died at F 80 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of her son, the Rev. E. E. .Emerson, 93O Forty-seventh street. north, East Birmingham. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 10 o'clock this morning, and interment will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. The de- ceased is survived by several relatives in East Birmingham. The Johns Undertak- ing company will have charge of ar engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Miss Lucia George

The funeral services for MISS Lucia George aged 63 years, who died at Il o'clock Saturday night at the residence of her brother, E. M George, Irondale. were held from the 1rondale Methodist church at o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment followed in the Irondale ceme- tery. The $. w. Woodin Undertaking company had charge of arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
William George Taylor, Jr.

The funeral services of William George Taylor, Jr., aged months, who died at the family residence. 1405 Tate avenue, West End, Friday, were held from the residence at oclock. Interment followed in Elmwood cemetery. He is survived by his parents, MT and Mrs William George Taylor ST. Lige Loy had charge of arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
VILLA FOLLOWERS
 KILL ALL CHINESE
Raid of Parral Resulted in Many Outrages on
 Foreigners
KILLS ANOTHER ONE

Fl Paso, November 1a.-An uniden- tified American was killed when 4 Villa band took Jimfnez and four Americans were seen under a guard of bandits at Parral during Villas occupation of that town, according to reports believed by federal agents to be authentic, brought to the border by refugees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Berry P. Finn

Funeral services over the remains of Berry P. Finn, aged 66, who died Thurs day night at the family residence, 5S42 Fourth avenue, north, Woodlawn, were held from the residence at S:So o'clock yesterday afternoon, and interment fol- lowed in Forest Hill cemetery. Dr. Ross Baker, assisted by the Rev. James A.
 Bryan. officiated. The deceased Is sur vived by his widow, two daughters and two sons. The S. w. Woodin Undertak- ing company had charge of arrangements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Editor Gets Thirty"

Knoxville, Tenn, November 19.-George w. Denny. for 25 years managing editor of the Knoxville Journal and Tribune, and correspondent of the Associated Press, died this afternoon following an illness of two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Mrs. Lula Bass Juhan

The body of Mrs. Lula Bass Juhan, aged 57 years, who died Friday night at her late home, 1901 Tenth avenue, south, were sent to Carrollton, Ga, at 5:30 oc clock yesterday morning by the Johns Undertaking company. She is survived by one daughter. Mrs. J. l.. Iineberger; three sisters and four brothers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Samuel R. Oates

The remains of Samuel R. Oates, aged 4S. who died last Monday in Denver, Col, were received here yesterday morning by the Johns Undertaking company, and funeral services were held at Pelham at ? o'clock yesterday afternoon Inter- ment followed in the Pelham cemetery. MT. Oates is survived by his mother, four sisters and two brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20

from this government to British and French note of october I5, which was Tor fourth months delayed.
 The British answer of the American attitude of the British blacklist, which was called an arbitrary interference with neutral trade,' has just come and will require answer. The British claim it is merely municipal legislation to pre- vent their own subjects from dealing with firms aiding the enemy even if in neutral countries. The United States holds that in effect this is extending
 British control over into American waters.
 IS A RESTRICTION Prohibition of importation of raw ma terials from the British dominions into this country have the guarantee that they will not reach German firms is 2 restriction, not so much because the right of embargo is disputed as that in it's administration the British embassy here
 decides finally what firms shall and what firms shall not be favored. This gives a control over American industries and a knowledge of American trade se- crets that is resented.
 To meet the trade problem, study is given it, though no announcement con- cerning it has yet been given.
 Beyond the war the President must
 decide America's attitude toward the peace conference. Undoubtedly American interests will be involved notably in China and the Pacific islands taken from Germany ard also in the effort to secure basis for a lasting peace and in the necessary rewriting of international law.
 The trade war after the war offers most tangled problems. Great doubt is felt that 1t can go through because it is admittedly economic and unreasoning in that tho entente allied nations are com petitive rather than co-ordlnative, and because free commercial intercourse will be essential to all. Nevertheless, its ap- proval by the Paris conference and It's increasing agitation abroad makes prep aration against 1t necessary. The Webb bill now before Congress. to permit CO., operation among exporters, will be one of the first steps urged.
 A LEAGUE OF NATIONS
 Most vital of all. perhaps, is Presi- dent Wilson's advocacy of a league of nations to guarantee against another war. Admittedly this destroys American isolation and gives the nation interest in and cooperation with other countries. The British, French and German for eign secretaries have indorsed the plan in theory, what remains for this country is to work 1t out in practice.
 Many other more local problems press for solution. Mexico is in a very serious plight. Officials are beginning to de- spair of Carranza, yet no alternative is seen. The Nicarauguan treaty is being bitterly protested by the other Central American nations and offers a possible source of trouble Conditions there and in San Domingo and Haiti are unset tied. Also the treaty for the purchase of the Danish West Indies for s25 GOO, 600 is still unratified by Denmark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 19.-Forecast foI Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Flor ida Fair Monday and Tuesday; moderate temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair Monday and Tuesday somewhat lower temperature Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
ENCROACHING BLOCKADE

Seapower has enabled the entente through the blockade, the rationing of Holland and all Scandinavia, the prohibition of imports into this coun- try, except under guarantee, the seizure and censorship of mails and the imposition of the blacklist, vir- tually to destroy all foreign trade hostile to them and divert all Amer ican commerce to their own uses. Constant belligerent encroachments on neutral rights have led President Wilson to say that neutrality is ''in- tolerable." War has become so world wide, so unlimited as to national boundaries, that it is no longer the
 hostile army, but the hostile state,
 men, women and children with its outposts all over the world, that is involved.
 First and oldest of the entente allied restrictions is the blockade. which our government has declared illegal because it is both ineffective and discriminatory in favor of Norway and Sweden in that 1t does not blockade the Baltic and be- cause it attempts to blockade neutral ports contiguous to Germany, to which British goods are allowed to go The case dates back to March Il, 1915, and the last note was the British refusal of April A, last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
AS CAPITAL

Salonilki, November 19.-(Via London.) The temporary capital of Servia will be immediately established at Monastir. Con- siderable forces of Servians are with the entente allied troops who have occupied the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending at s p. n, 75th meridian time, November 19, 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
Mrs. J. M. Dill, ST.

Mrs J. M Dill, ST., died shortly after midnight at the residence of her son. J. M. Dill, Jr., 1916 Glen Iris avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
ALLIED ARMIES
 CAPTURE MONASTIR
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regarded as only of local importance and without effect on the general strategic situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20

SITUATION IS UNCHANGED London, November 19.-"The situation is unchanged" says the British official regarding the front in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-20
PRESIDENT WILSON FACES DIPLOMATIC
 CRISIS WITH CALM
 ON U-BOAT PROBLEM
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but the incident was viewed as isolated. It was said such an occurrence would not De permitted again, as it would consti- ute a practical blockade of American harbors.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-03
MARRIED TWENTY-FIVE YEARS,
Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael Singer TO cele
brate Silver Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael Singer viii
celerate their tWenty-ffth wedding
anniversary next Thursday, the 9th
inst. on which occasion they will keep
aopen housep to receive their many
friends. The estimahle couple have
resided in Donaldsanville since 1900,
and are the parents Of two lovely and
talented daughters, namely: Miss
Freda Singer, who has been a mem.
Der of the faculty of the Donaldson
vile High School for the past several
sessions and Miss Rosina Singer, who
has also qualified as a teacher and was
located in Manehoase parish the past
session.
Mrs, Singer before her marriage
was Miss Agathine Go1dsteln. IL.
Singer is a Weli-knoWn travelling man,
and for the past ten years has repre-
scented the New Orleans firm Of Levy,
Loeb & Co. in this territory. He has
played a prominent part in the at
fairs of Bikur Cholim Congregation
and Ascension Lodge of B'nai Birth,
and for the past five years has occu-
pied the pulpit Of the local jewish
synagogue. to the pleasure and satls-
faction Of the members of the congre-
cation. Mrs. Singer has taken an
active interest in the Wonfan's Civic
League and other movements for the
betterment Of the community.
In common with their host OF
friends here and elsewhere, The Chief
extends Mr.. and Mrs. Singer cordial
congratulations upon their arrival at
the twenty-ffth milestone Oh the
journey Of married life, and cher
ishes the hope that the occurrence of
their golden and diamond Wedding an
niversaries may find them in the en-
ioyment Of the same blessings of
health, happiness and prosperity
with which they are presently en-
lowed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-03
Impronpss Essay Contest.

One of the most interesting con-
tests held during the closing week OF
the high school was the imprornptu
ESSAY contest for the Alex. Bloomen-
stiel medal, which took place Friday.
Competition was limited to the mem
bers of the graduating class, and the
winner was Miss Minnie Bush. The
contestants had the option Of select
ing any one Of three subjects, and
were limited to forty minutes within
which to write their essays. The
wording of the subjects, which was
nut in the form Of a debate, was as
follows: /, Resolved, that Louisiana
should have an effective compulsory
education law. 2, Resolved, that mil
itary drill should be put in the Dom
aldsonville High School next session.
3, Resolved, that dancing by nigh
school pupils, in the high school build
ing. under the supervision Of teach
ers. is not only harmless but bene-
fetal. All Of the contestants select
ed the first named subject, with the
result mentioned above. The judges
were Mrs. S. v. Vega and Dr.. John 5.
Thibaut.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-03
MAY OPERATE RICE MILL.
Plant Inspected to Ascertain coneli-
ton Of Machinery,


P. NJ. Lyons. general superintend-
emit of the louisiana State Rice Mill
ing Company, and j. W. Wright, mill
er of the same concern, were here
Tuesday to look over the local rice
mill, which is owned by the Louisiana
State corporation. The object of the
inspection was to ascertain the condi-
ton of the plant, in order to deter
mine what repairs and degree of
oyerhauling will be necessary to put
the mill in first-class running order.
1t is possible that the mill, which with
the exception Of brief run of four
teen days last season has lain idle for
the past three years, may again be
placed in operation. Messrs. Lyons
and Wright found the machinery in
good shape, although in need of a
certain amount Of overhauling. II it
is decided to operate the plant this
season, an eventuality to which pres
ent indications strongly point, a crew
of Workmen will be sent here during
the summer to make the needed re-
pairs.
Mr.. Wright, who is now located at
Eunice, formerly resided in this city,
and his numerous friends here were
delighted to greet him and to learn
that there is some prospect Of has
returning to Donaldsonville.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1916-06-03
ALTAR BOYS FRoLIc.
Catholic Church Acoiytes Guest of
Father Chambon at Picnic.

A delightful outing was enjoyed by
the Catholic church altar boys We'd
nesday, when they were the guests of
Rev. G. NJ. Chambon at picnic on
Riverside plantation. The big-heart-
ed esquire" of Riverside, C. II. Lam
dry, ST., generously provided three
mule carts to convey the boys to and
from the picnic grounds, and other
wise contributed to the pleasure and
success of the occasion. Athletic
eames and contests featured the days
diversions, the outcome of these
events being as follows:
Baseball-First game won by team
composed of j. Fontana, C. Richard,
r. Betz, R. Gaudin, L. Gisclard, N.
Falletta, L. Marsha, P. Mistretta and
N. Courreges. Score, u to 5. Bat
teries: Fontana and Richard, Landry
and Graffelo. Home runs: Fontana 2,
Grafelo /.
Second game won by team compos-
ed of Gisclard, Graffelo, Melancon,
Blanchard, Mollere, Matherne, L..
Melancon, Marshall and Doran.
Score, 9 to 2. Batteries: Gisclard
and Graffelo, Legendre and Cour-
reyes.
Third game won by team composed
of J. Fontana. Richard, Betz, Gaudln,
Melancon, S. Falletta, MARSHA, Mis-
tretta and N. Courreges. Score, | to
i. Batteries: Fontana and Betz,
Landry and Gros.
10O-yard dash-Class /, Gaudin
first, Betz second; class 2, Grafelo
first, Gisclard second.
Sack race-Class 1, Leo Mattingly
first, Gaudin second; class 2, Gis-
clard first, A. Mattingly second.
Three-legged raee-Betz and J..
Landry, first; Leo Mattingiy and j.
Fontana, second,
Potato race-CIass /, Guichet first,
Falletta second; class 2, Maurln first,
Mistretta second.
Peanut race-Howard Gros, first.
Throwing baseball through hoop
E. Marshall, first g out of 81; z.
Mistretta and S. Legendre, second e
out of 81.
3OO-yard dasl-J. Fontana, first;
r. Betz, second.
Race for baseball. Fontana,
first.
It goes without saying that a gen
uine picnic dinner comprising all sorts
Of good things was partaken OF at the
proper hour. The day throughout
was replete with interesting episodes
and joyous experiences, and will long
be remembered by all who partici-
pated in the merry outing.