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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
FRANCE CONSIDERS OFFER OF GERMANY
 AS ONLY MANEUVER
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(Continued from Page oneb or other conditions which could serve as a basis of discussion. Germany simply says for the hundredth time that sne never desired war and wishes only 10 protect her rights and that if her enemies will not listen, she will throw the blame of further bloodshed on them- The de- vice is too obvious. It could not deceive any but the most ignorant.
 ANOTHER MOTIVE
 Another motive is the necessity or making Germany accept the sunerings and sacrifices of another winter cam paign. If only the civilian population had to endure this, not much harm would be done. but the army is beginning to feel the strain. During the last few weeks rations have been reduced, and in three months time they will be very poor indeed.
 'Eermany is compelled to talk Of peace but she does it as vaguely as possible in the hope of spreading dissension among her enemies and keeping her coall- ton together"
 In an article in the Figaro, Alfred Ca pus, dramatist and member of the French academy, writes:
 WANT NO GERMAN" PEACE
 What of the conditions? What is the whole thing for? We want peace. too. but our peace is not their, What, then, are Germany's conditions? Nothing pre- else She informs us only that her pre- tensions are moderate and proposes to us to stop the war while she defines them. As soon as we lay down our arms, as soon as the image of peace shall have done it's work of disturbing our minds and peace party shall have been formed in France. Russia and England. then Germany will enlighten us on the condi- lions which she now calls moderate. Such is the trap It will be met by us ana by our allies with grim contempt, not even with anger. The maneuver is too clumsy to be worthy of indignation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
GERMANY ANSWERS NOTE OF INQUIRY
 AS TO THE LANAO
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1t as a prize because it was carrying contraband to the enemy. Since the submarine was unable to conduct the Lanao into a German or allied port without exposing itself to the danger of sinking. it sank the steamer after it had taken the crew on board. The crew was then sent on board the Nor wegian steamer Tromp, which was Just at the time in sight
 "The steamer Lanao belonged orig inally to the Findlay-Millar Steamship company of Manila. It was, however. sold in July. 1916, to the shipping firm of Hannevig Brothers of London and sailed since under the English flag. The owners of the firm of Hannevig Brothers are the sons of the ship owner Christen Hannevig of Bore. Norway. and are, like him. Norwegian subjects"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
JUSTICE MCLELLAND HoNoRED

Montgomery, December 14.-(Spe- cial. )-Thomas c. Mcclellan, senior as- sociate justice of the supreme court Wednesday received notice of his ap- pointment as chairman of the commit tee on grievances of the American Bar association. Justice Mcclellan immedi- ately accepted the appointment in telegram to the president of the as- sociation.
 Justice Mcclellan at the meeting or inc judicial section last summer pro posed a national organization of judi cial officers for the purpose of plan ming rules of practice and procedure in the courts of the country so per son residing in one state could know what rules were in force in another and could look after any litigation m any state not his own. Each state has it's own rules of practice ana pro cedure and when a nonresident com pany has complaint against GU izen of any state it must employ local attorney who is acquainted With the rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ON EVERY CORNER
 IF YOU WILL ONLY LOOK OUT FOR IT

To be bored is an unnatural state.
 Such an unnatural state. in fact, that it shouldn't be allowed to exist.
 However, there comes a time in the life of every person wheE the little things don't seem to matter and when there don't seem to be any big things, and naturally, a rather bored state fol- lows.
 Maybe you can't help getting bored. But you can get out of it. If you've about decided that the celebration of Christmas is all a foolish nothing; that it isn't right to tell children there is a great big Santa Claus who comes once . year down a little bitty chimney that it doesn't really matter whether you GAet any Christmas presents or not, because if you do, you've got to give something in return for every one you get; if you've reached this condition, just do what I did for half an hour yesterday afternoon.
 Just take your stand on one of the downtown corners and watch the crowds go by. Watch the little children hang ing to their mothers arms; and watch the Salvation Army lady ringing her bells to the tune of dropping coins, and watch the lovers stop before the jewelry win dow. and discuss the merits of the re- speetive articles displayed therein.
 And when you come away, chances are 99 to i that you will go right into one of the stores and buy a new wagon for your little nephew, and doll baby for your little niece, and some brightly col ored handkerchiefs for the cook. Oh, yes, you'll have the spiri4 all right. You can't keep away from 1t. It will follow you all over town and to your homes and your dreams. And you'll begin to think that Christwas is just the biggest bright est day in the world, and to wonder why it doesr-'t come more frequently.
 For instance, after I had been stand ing on the corner about two minutes, a woman came by, dragging q regular small boy in her wake. Her arms were full of indescribable looking bundles, long ones and short ones. and fat ones and skinny ones but each and every one locking suspiciously Santa Clausy.
 Suddenly the little boy stopped and began pulling against the hand that held him.
 Mamma" he said, "does Santa Claus come to see poor crippled mans?"
 "No, son, Santa Claus doesn't come to see grown people" his mother an-
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SITUATION AT ATHENS

London, December 13-A Reuter- dis patch from Athens dated December P, says the Greek press continues optimis- tic in regard to the international situa- ton, but that the entente demands have not yet been formulated as all the lega- tions have not received full instructions. In the meantime practically all the en- ships and every arrangement has been made for the departure of the entente diplomats. There is no direct news from Athens in regard to the regrets expressed by the Greek minister at Paris on be- half of King Constantine's government respecting the attack made upon the Brit ish and French marines in the Greek capital
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NO TASTY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IN
 REPLYING TO NOTE
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prompting the proposal was to gain time.
 Concerning unofficial reports that one of the Teutonic proposals is a return 10 the status quo before the war; except as to the creation of Polish and Lithun- ian kingdoms, it is said here that this apparently is impossible from the Brit ish viewpoint. as it would not provide any compensation to Belgium, whose de- fense has always been referred to as one of the principal motives of Great Britain in entering the conflict.
 In the same circles Russia's refusal also is expected of any settlement which would leave parts of Servia within Teh- tonic authority owing to the bearing of the Servian question on Russia's entrance into the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
SOWELL NAMED JUDGE

Montgomery, December 14-(Spe- cial.)-Thomas L. Sowen of Jasper was designated as senior judge of the Fourteenth circuit in an official or der promulgated by John c. Anderson, chief justice of the supreme court, Wednesday. Judge Sowell and J. J. Curtis were elected judges of the cir cult in the November election, but neither was named senior judge and Judge Anderson in his order said Judge Sowell would be senior judge because he has seen longer continuous service on the bench.
 Judge Sowell is democrat and Judge Curtis a republican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Miss Lena Boardman

Greensboro. December 13-(Specia1.) Miss Lena Boardman died at her home on Main street and was buried from the Presbyterian church. of which she was a devout member, yesterday afternoon the Rev. D. w. Hollingsworth, pastor of the church, officiating. Miss Board man was member of one of the old est and most respected families of Greensboro.
 She had been in failing health for several months. so her death was not unexpected. The deceased is survived by five sisters, Miss Margaret Board man. Miss Kate Boardman. Miss Flor ence Boardman. Mrs. Laura Askew of Atlanta and Miss Emma Boardman, a missionary at Hangchow, China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Matte E. Snow Russell

MTs. MdItle L. CnOW RuSSell
 Mrs. Matte E. Snow Russell, aged 70 years, one of the pioneer citizens of this district, died at 3:9O o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence in Sun- nyside, where she had resided for more than 50 years. Mrs. Russell was a daugh- ter of the late William Snow, one of the founders of Ensley. She was born and reared in Birmingham and had large circle of friends in this district, who will regret to learn of her death.
 Funeral services will be conducted from tile residence at 10:30 o'clock this morn ing, with interment in Walnut Grove cem- etery. The Rev. J. W. Aiken will off, ciate. She is survived by her husband, John H. Russell; four sisters. Mrs. J. w. Smith, Mrs. M. T. Downey, Mrs. Sallie R. Hawkins and Mrs. J. R. Broad head; one brother, H. G. Majors. all of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Mrs. w. H. Davidson

The funeral services for Mrs. W. H. Davidson, aged 30 years. who died in d local infirmary at o'clock Teusday night, after an illness of a few weeks, will be conducted at 1030 o'clock this morning. with interment in Temple Emanu-El cem- etery. Mrs. Davidson was the niece of Louis B. Joseph and M. V. Joseph of this city. She is survived by her hus- band. w. H. Davidson; one sister, Mrs. F. J. Putzel of New Orleans, and her mother. Mrs. M. F. Joseph.
 The following will serve as pallbearers: S. M. Adler, J. II. Loveman, J. K. Sterne Louis Phillips. Larry Brown, B. r. Ezekiel and F. J. Holberg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
PERSONALS

Mrs. E. L. Sheppard was removed to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where she will undergo an operation.
 Miss Zelna Lefkovits has returned from Talladega, where she spent sev- eral days with relatives.
 Mrs. Will Self and children have gone to Tennessee, where they will Join Mr. Self and reside there in future.
 Miss Elizabeth Jordan has returned from Selma. where she visited relatives and friends
 A. C. Steger has returned from a visit with relatives in Kentucky.
 Miss Fannie Hope of Tennessee is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Hampton, at Woodward.
 R. " Smith. the little son of Mir. and Mrs D. M. Smith, is i'll at their home on Msin street with scarlet fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
TO PREVENT A COUGH GROWING WORSE AT
 NVCHVE All.
Take Foiey's Honey and Tar

Take FOley's Honey and Tar
 A cold usually tightens up toward nightfall and an increasing cough means night of discomfort. Bronchial coughs, hoarseness, tick ling throat, a sore tight feeling over chest and in the bronchial tubes. may be eased and soothed very promptly, the wearing cough loosened and the phlegm raised without painful effort, by the aid of Foley's Honey and Tar This standard family cough medicine is without opiates or harm. full drugs. For corup it is invalu- able. All dealers everywhere sell 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
ANOTHER HUNTsvILLE BANK

Montgomery, December 14.-(Spe- cial.) will have another state bank with paid-in capital of s50,o00. and some of the most promi- nent persons of Madison county will be interested in 1t, according to in- formation given to the state banking department. A charter will be issued when the organization is perfected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
GREEK AND FRENCH
 TROOPS FIGHTING IS BERLIN REPORT
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a neutral zone along the frontier of old Greece On November 24 a news agency dispatch from Athens reported that the Greek royalist troops had refused to evac- uate Katerina and that General Sarrail had notified the Athens government that unless they did so he would be compelled
 to use force. No further specific reports
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injury is very painful Chester is able to be out on crutches.

Plans are being made by the chil- dren of the First Presbyterian Sun day school to observe a white Christ mas instead of having a Christmas tree. The exercises will be held on Sunday, Christmas eve, and an excel lent programme has been arranged for the occasion. The children, instead of receiving gifts. will bring presents, which will be sent to the orphanage.
 Miss Velma Collins entertained a number of friends last night at her home at Woodward in honor of her fifteenth birthday. The house was ar tistically arranged for the occasion in ferns and cut flowers. The red and green tones suggestive of the Christi mas holidays, were employed. Various games and music were enjoyed. after which tempting refreshments were served. Thoses present were: Miss Bes- sic Carlin. Miss Kathleen Carlin, Miss Gertrude Shaddick, Miss Lillian Ford, Miss Gertrude Ford, Miss Lillie Hester, Miss Lucille Self, Paul Ford. Joe liar berger. Charlie Heflin, Ed Self, D. Collins. Sam Hester. Mrs. Asa Roper, MT. and Mrs. Collins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
A. J. Jordan

Gadsdeh. December 1S.--A. J. Jordan, II years old. Confederate veteran. died at 12:15 o'clock today at his home on Spring street of cancer. He is sur vived by five sons, S. A.. G. G., J. E. and E. D. Jordan of Gadsden and S. E. Jordan of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two daughters. Miss Fannie of Gads- den and Mrs. S. J. Rowland of Phoenix. Ariz. Funeral services will be conduct ed at II o'clock Thursday morning at the residence by Rev. F. w. Brandon and Rev. L. M. Harris. Burial will be at Five Points. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Neutral Spain Is Careful

Madrid, Spain, December 13.-Via Parish Maurice Maeterlinck, who expected to de- liver an address here tonight, has aban- doned the idea at the request of Premier Romanonez, who called his attention 70 the fact that he was from belligereut country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
Rodney Parsons Receives Verdict and Judgment for
 Alleged Injuries
MANY FIRE ALARMS
Violators of the Law Are Given Heavy Fines in the Recorders Court. Young Hoster Injured by
 Fall From Tree

Bessemer. December 1S.-(Special.) The No. 8 furnace of the Woodward Iron company at Woodward will be blown out for repairs within the next few days and will be completely over hauled, refined and repaired. Plans arc being made by the company it Is stated to remove a tank from the fur mace to the by-product plant and work will begin on this, it is thought, next week A number of improvements have been made by the Woodward Iron company at their plant at Woodward and an increase in wages has been given to all employees.
 In the case of Rodney Parsons, pro ami, versus the Alabama Great South ern Railroad company, which was on trial in the Bessemer city court yes- terday, the jury returned verdict in the amount of s1500. The plaintiff was seeking damages for alleged personal injuries received when a vehicle he was riding in was struck by a train of the defendant company. Goodwin &. Ross represented the plaintiff. The court was engaged today with the hearing of the case of Jim Sweeney versus the Western Union Telegraph company, verdict in the amount Of 33 cents being returned by the jury. Goodwin & Ross represented the plaintiff
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|, up just like that for about 10 minutes the coins forming a constant jingle against the side of the kettle.
 You seer" the lady questioned, add ing: That's why we don't become dis couraged. It's all in getting them started"
 I looked up to see a man with holly wreaths go by, followed by another ven- der carrying a basket full of delight fully but very inconsistently coored chrysanthemums. limousine drew up and woman in seal coat, and a man, got out and entered the jewelry store. I ing down the street, the boy in overalls, the girl wearing straw hat and a ging- ham dress, with a coat that didn't come nearly to the bottom of her dress. They also turned and went into the jewelry store. I watched them when they came out. The woman who went in first came out wearing bored expression, glanced disdainfully at the man at her side and stepped into the limousine.
 The gingham girl came out wearing a face covered with smiles and hanging lovingly onto the "overalled' boy.
 I saw a little boy chasing an orange down the street, and turned to see where he came from. There were just five other little boys all looking more or less the same age, and each holding in his dirty little hand an orange just as yellow as the one the little boy had been pursuing.
 An old woman with a cracked voice and hands cracked also from the cold called after them.
 You chillun put them oranges back in that sack. If you don't Santa Claus won't come to see you"
 We don't carei" yelled one of the youngsters, as he dug his thumb into the yellow friut. There ain't no Santa Claus nohow."
 And the others all laughed and straight way dug their thumbs into the oranges.
 The old woman picked up the sack, containing the remainder of the fruit, and walked away, her brood following her.
 I started to walk away, but before I did I stopped to take a last look into the pot over which the Salvation Army lady presided. The whole bottom was covered. There were many dollars in- termingled with the nickels and dimes and quarters.
 Not such a bad half hours work" the lady asked, still smiling.
 T should say not" I answered, and to save my life I couldn't imagine how all that money could have gone into that pot without my hearing 1t jingle. Just goes to show how much you can become absorbed in a Christmas crowd.
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fish determination to continue the struggle, says the Globe.
 Addressing the chancellor the news- paper continues:
 "We did not seek this bloody busi- ness, but being in it we mean to make clean job of it. There is no states man in the British empire who dares to talk to us on such peace as that of which you dream. We must slay. or bs slain. Our duty is clear"
 APPEALING TO NEUTRALS
 Germany" says the Westminster Gazette, lis aware that the war is pro- ducing great unrest among neutrals. and it is to them rather than to us, in the first instance, that she is making her appeal. It is here that Germany has repared her ground, and 1t is here that we have to meet her. We must be careful from the outset not to be maneuvered onto ground on which we shall seem to be in the wrong. The allies must not refuse 10 listen to any proposals laid before them in a regular manner, but they must say plainly that their engagemenr to act together is incontestable; that all pro- posals must be made to them jointly and that none will have the slightest chance of being considered which im- ply that any of them should betray the others"
 SUSPICIOUS OF GERMANY
 It would be a profound mistake, the Manchester Guardian says, to regard the advance by Germany as mere move in the diplomatic game. and as designed not to achieve its ostensible purpose, but as aiming merely at inn pressing neutrals and putting her ene- mics in the wrong.
 xryI t,,er iy r1oI1 that" the Guardian continues. Ger many is suffering deeply from the war, as, indeed, is every nation engaged in it."
 Notwithstanding the capture of sup plies in Rumania, this newspaper says. "Grave pressure will continue to be felt and is likely to increase"
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Morgan Receives Gold

New York; December 13-Gold to the amount of ss,00ooo0 was received from Canada today, consigned to J. P. Morgan & Co.,, and will be deposited at the as- say office here.
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on conditions in the vicinity of Katerina have been received but since that time has occurred the fighting between the en- tente and Greek forces in Athens and vicinity with concurrent reports that Greece was assembling an army in tho interior to attack the entente Saloniki forces in the rear simultaneously with
 assaults by the central powers on the fighting front to the north in Macedonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14
LIQUOR SHIPMENTS

Some idea of the amount of liquors received in BeSsemer will be shown when one concern engaged in the busi- ness of shipping bottles, quarts and half bottles states that the average shipment per month are 250 gross, or 36,000 gallons in empties, this not taking into consideration the business of others. the number of bottles never sold again and the number broken. This has been the average business for the year and not the business near Christmas.
 While at work last night in the yards of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company J. M. Benson was caught between two cars and was pain fully injured MT. Benson is switch man and the accident occurred about 9 o'clock. Jacobs ambulance was inn mediately called and the injured man was removed to the Elizabeth Duncan hospital.
 The local fire department answered a call this morning at 11:10 o'clock to 1900 Arlington avenue, where the barn in the rear of the house was on fire. The house is owned by pr. k. P McTyiere and the damage was es- timated at about $50. At 2:5O o'clock another run was made to 2127 Tenth avenue. where there was small blaze on the roof of the house occupied by Charles Hill. The damage amounted to about $5. The fire department re- sponded to a call at S:20 o'clock where the house occupied by Otis stanton S3I First avenue, was damaged in the amount of $10 At $50 o'clock the residence of Mrs. NJ D. Ray, 1921 Eighth avenue, was slightly damaged by fire.
 The first marriage license issued ny the probate office this month was ls- sued this afternoon by Clerk Herbert Ethridge to H. O. McAnnally or War
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14

While climbing a tree Chester Hos ter. the son of Mir. and Mrs. Lotus Hoster. Jr.. had the misfortune to tali from the tree, spraining his ankle pr R. w. waldrop was called and the in jured member was dressed. While the
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NEGROES HEAVILY FINED

In recorders court this morning Ella Thomas. a negro, was given hear ing before Judge B. C.. Jones on a. charge of violating the prohibition law and was fined $525o, including costs, while Walter Ridgeway was fined So" and costs and 50 days extra on charge of carrying concealed weapon and a fine of s5250 and 60 days extra on charge of disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-14

The first marriage license issued by the probate office this month was ls- sued this afternoon by Clerk aerper. Ethridre to H o. McAnnally of War r;or and Miss Kate Merrianna Rice.