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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
GADSDEN

Gadsden, November 2S-(Special.)-Po lice and sheriffs office are trying to un- ravel the shooting late Monday of Erwin Colbert. Rex Norman. Colberts father fn-law, was arrested on the charge by Colbert that he had inflicted the wound On the other hand some members of the police force believe the wound, which is not believed dangerous, may have seen self inflicted.
 Nineteen negroes were hailed to police court today to answer charges of violat- ing the prohibition law. Five of them, tried this morning, were convicted anl sentenced Others were tried this after noon. This is the biggest roundup of tigers" in several years.
 Work of daying curb and gutter on South Fourth street was started this morning by c. o. Duncan, the contrac- tor.
 Orders have been received by the Gads- den Milling company from Jacksonville, Fla, for 30,0OO bags, or 1500 tons of mixed feed, valued at about $60,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
American Physician Held

London. November 2S-Dr. IT. Porin Jones. who claims to conduct school in Indian philosophy, and who is said to have homes in Florida and south ern California, is held here on a de- portation order. charged with main- taining disorderly house Dr. Jones was first arrested for violation of the defense of the realm act upon the al- legation that he had received in- formation of military value from his followers, but this charge apparently was withdrawn and another alleging infraction of the domestic law was substituted. The American embassy was besieged today by Jones' ad- herents. who assert that he is a wide ly known American physician and that he never sought the military informa- tion voluntarily given by one of his students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
First Government Report
 on Cotton Seed Issued

Washington, November 2S.--The first of the reports on cotton seed and cotton seed products issued by the census bu- reau today in accordance with the new law shows 1,05S, ,3S1 tons of seed were re- ceived at mills during the two-month period from August 1 to September 30, that 413,2O5 tons were crushed and 655,61S tons were on hand September 30. Crude oil produced, 119,933,091 pounds; crude oil shipped out, 79,s54,5Ss pounds, and on hand September 30, 41,906 199 pounds.
 Cake and meal produced, 196.3l4 tons; shipped out, 205,1 ,157 tons; on hand, 1O3, ,32O tons.
 TIulls produced, 101, ,112 tons; shipped out, 56,999; on hand 20,S89
 Linters produced, 97,92S bales; shipped out, Al, 405; on hand, 64572.
 Hull fiber produced, 5S,13S bales; shipped out, 64 419 bales; on hand, 67S7 bales.
 Cotton seed products exported in the two months totaled 16,O64,016 pounds; cake and meal exported, 137,9S7 tons; linters exported, 69,361 running bales.
 Subsequent reports will be issued mohth- ly during the season. Statistics con- corning the refining. consumption and stocks of cotton seed oil are being col lected and will be issued later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
"The House of Glass"

Artistically presented by an all American cast, "The House of Glass, by Max Marcin, one of the most dra- matic and fascinating stories in play form in several seasons, will be the attraction at the Jefferson Thanks giving, matinee and night The plot is not only of unusual interest, but in- tensely gripping. Written by a mas ter hand. the details are worked out in a series of situations and climaXes that place it far above the dramas of today. Around Margaret Case, a busi : ness woman, the author has woven a plot that holds the intense interest of the audience to the end. There is not a hackneyed line in the entire book or situ2 tion that is commonplace It is the drama of the year.
 With a record of eight months in New York last season, "The House of Glass" should commend itself to the attention of every lover of good drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
NEW GREEN SPRINGS
 ROUTE IS PLANNED
Ward Suggests Opening Road Lead ing From the End of Eleventh
 Avenue

Other plans besides those of equip ping the Green Springs park for a suitable recreation park and public golf course are on foot
 President Ward of the city commits sion offered a resolution, which was unanimously adopted at yesterdays commission meeting, calling on the city engineer to look into the feasibility of opening up road from the end Of Eleventh avenue, south, to Green Springs park
 In the meanwhile plans are being carried forward for the arrangement of meeting of the interested citi- zens of Birmingham to complete the municipal golf course.
 Engineers have expressed an opin- ion that within the course of the next lew months, not more than 90 days, the entire plan for the building of a golf course and recreation ground, in addition to the clubhouse for the use of the public, can be completed.
 Numerous details concerning the conducting of the course, the building of the clubhouse and the general con- pletion of the links are being care- fully threshed out before any definite action is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29

(along the southwestern Rumanian front) artillery firing occurred, the enemy hurriedly fortifying the left bank of the Danube. our troops and those of the enemy that crossed the Danube near Sistova continue their advance according to the plan fin Wal lachia. Near the village of Rahovo our troops crossed the Danube and oc- cupied Beshet. Other Bulgarian troops crossed the Danube near the towns of -Palanl5a and Vtdin and occupied the opposite bank. The town of Kal- afatu Gin Rumania) opposite Vidin, is in our power"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
LYRIC WILL BE MECCA
 OF FOOTBALL COHORTS
Governors of Rival States Will At tend PerfOrmance-Theatre Deco
 rated in College COlors

The Lyric theatre will be a merry place Thursday night for, in addition to the entertaining bill' of vaudeville, Governor Henderson Of Alabama and party will be there. and also Governor Harris of Geor- gia and the two football elevens of these states, who will clash on the football field on Turkey" day.
 After the game the Lyric will be the Mecca of the town, because all the foot ball players, their followers and the two governors will all be there. The lower and upper boxes will be occupied by the two governors, their parties, and the foot ball players. And the college boys will be-well, they will be all over the house.
 Manager Semon has already begun the decoration of the theatre in the college colors and it will present a gala appear ance. The Alabama and Georgia colors will be flying outside of the theatre build irg, in the lobby and the boxes will be nothing but bowers of colors.
 The several acts. on the bill will furnish much fun and merriment as d special football night feature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
-----------.s'--- GRAPHITE COMPANY IS INCORPORATED
Proposes to Engage in Mining on Its Large Mineral Holdings in
 Clay County

Articles of incorporation for the Acme Graphite company were filed in the probate court yesterday. The con- cern is capitalized at $125,000, and the officers are: F. J. Eisenmeyer of Springfield, Mo, president; A. w, Shultis of Independence, Kan, vice president and treasurer; and L. H. Weller of Birmingham, secretary and assistant treasurer.
 The company proposes to engage in the mining of graphite and other min erals and has large holdings in min eral lands in Clay county. According to the incorporation papers, the great CT part of the capital stock has al- ready been paid in cash and the bal ance consists of lands which are to be worked by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
MISS BIGGART TO LECTURE Noted Speaker Will Be at the First
 Presbyterian Church Tonight

At the First Presbyterian church the regular midweek services will be held tonight at 8 o'clock under the direc- tion of the Ladies' auxiliary. An eX- ccllent programme has been prepared, the feature of which will be an ad- ddress by Miss Mabel Biggart of New York. whose subject will be, Simon, the Cross Bearer" The public is in- vited.
 Miss Biggart will be remembered as the speaker who recently appeared before the Cadmean Circle in an ad- dress on Adam Bede."
 While in the city Miss Biggart will be the guest of Mrs. John C. Henley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
BELGIAN REPORT

Sofia, November 28-The Bulgarian statement today follows:
 "In Dobrudja there was artillery fir ing along the whole front. By a strong counter attack we drove back the enemy from Hill 234 and the village of Erkenek and dispersed two bat talions near this village. We also re- pulsed easily an attack by certain DOT tions of the Third Russian cavalry diviison against the narrow strip of territory east of Lake Tachaul as well as an infantry attack south of the village of Ester. Turkish artil- lery drove out enemy infantry en- trenching itself opposite the Turkish troops.
 Two Russian warships Lombard ed without result our positions near Lake Tachaut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Mrs. Ann E. Notes

Mrs Ann ID. Notes, aged 72 years, widow of the late James Notes, died lat 3:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. w. 'C. Paul, 2300 Seventh avenue, north, after an illness of several months. Fun eraI services will be conducted from the residence at 10 o'clock this morn ing, and interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. She is survived by two sons, c. J. Notes of Savannah. Ga, and Lee Notes of Memphis, and two daugh- ters, Mrs Paul. of Birmingham, and Mrs w. c. Morgan of Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29

CTS for the purpose of showing you the interest that is manifested, not only in Birmingham, but in all of Alabama in your actions. The twig I herewith present you was planted by the soldiers of the greatest leader known to the universe Napoleon. One of his marshals planted the tree from which this twig was cut. The descendants of these valorous men still live in Marengo county. Do not let this token of peace and victory Q by unheeded Remember it is given in the spirit that made heroes out of the men that followed that great man, Napoleon. It is with great pleasure that I present this branch from a great tree of im- mortal fame to you. MT. President"
 CALLS ON WEATHERLY
 At the conclusion of Mr. Altman's s speech MT. Ward arose and stated that he was so overcome with the feeling of gratitude that prompted the deliverance Of the emblem of peace that he would call on his friend and colleague Mr Weatherly, to respond
 MT. Weatherly responded in & manner that met with the entire approval of the spectators, if applause is to be judged as an exclamation of delight. He spoke of
 peace with honor'' and emphasized inc "honor' part of it. MT. Weatherly spoke of the quotation from the Bible in which
 Peace be unto all mankind" was writ ten. He said that he considered it an honor to the commissioners of Birming- ham that the people outside of Birming- ham as well as those living within It's confines saw fit to take such interest in the doings of the present board of com missoners. He said that he only hoped that, in the future, it would be the will ot the people to always be satisfied with the actions of the commissioners
 Let us hope that the lion and the lamb will henceforth lie down together" he said Let us hope that this piece of olive tree will be significant of peace with honor and not peace with dishonor."
 After the meeting, Commissioner Ward appointed the newspaper representatives as committee to take the olive branch to Hugh Seals, the florist, and Live nm plant it so that the token of peace would live forever and anon," as MT. Ward expressed it.
 MT. Seals promises to root the twig and make a flourishing tree out of it. lie laughed as he remarked, Tt is still green, and that which is green in the youth and sunshine of life will live''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
RUSSIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Petrograd, November 2S.-(Via London ) The Russian official statement today reads:
 Western front West of Rigathe Ger mans, about two companies strong, launched an attack on our advanced posts where they were repulsed by our fire.
 "The enemy bombarded us with shells charged with asphyxiating gases. -
 At Dviniach. on the River Bystrit- ga, our scouts attacked an enemy company and dispersed it. We cap- tured a number of prisoners.
 "Caucasus front: An enemy detach- ment occupied Adramed and Koshis- hogley, 10 miles south of Van
 .Rumanian front, Pennsylvania: No report of any change in the situation has been received.
 Danube front: Nothing of import ance has occurred"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Short Term Foreign Loan Will Go Through Despite
 Warning of Reserve Board

New York November 2s-The proposed offering of a series of short term treas ury notes by J. P. Morgan & Co. for the British and French governments. it was authoritauveiy stated today. would be made regardless Of the wranng issued by the federal reserve board.
 The notes. ranging from % days to six months. will be issued in limited amounts in response, it was said, to a widespread demand from banks and investors and will not be renewable.
 Bankers representing entente allies de- clined to say to what extent, if at all, fu- ture international undertakings may be affected by the action of the reserve board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
FRENCH MACEDONIAN REPORT

Paris, November 2S-The French off, cial statement on operations on the Macedonian front reads:
 During the day of November 26 an attask in which zouaves took brilliant part, cooperating with Servian troops, in the region northeast of Monastir, made us master of Hill 1050. In spite of his efforts, the enemy did not succeed in dislodging us from this position, which he had fortified strongly Four counter attacks by Bulgarian forcas were successfully repulsed by our troops which inflicted sanguinary losses on the enemy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Gertrude Hunter Warren

The funeral services for Gertrude Hunter. the -month-old daughter o1 MT and Mrs. Kenneth P. Warren, who died at o'clock Monday morning at the family residence, IA North Flaw kins street West End, after a short illness. were conducted from the resi- dence at 10 o'clock yesterday morning. The Rev. Father Turner, pastor of the West End Catholic church, officiated. Interment was made in Elmwood ceme- tery.
 Besides her parents, the child IS sur yived by her grandparents, MT. and Mrs T. F. Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. Warren. MT and Mrs. Warren have many friends whom will sympathize with them in their great loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
ITALIAN FRONT

Rome. November 28.-Artillery fighting is in progress along the Isonzo front, the war office reports
 Tn the Trentino to the Adge valley, enemy movements and artillery duels are reported" the statement says.
 "On the Julian front the artillery and trench mortars were particularly active in the Pluva area and west of Gorizia A few shells fell in the town damaging some buildings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Al the Biiou

"Step Lively,' Bright, snappy musical comedy with scores of pretty chorus girls, comedians and singers is making hit at the Bijou this week. "Step Lively is the sort of show that cannot be duplicated in the movies" The musical comedy end of the show business has been studied by the La Sale company, who is the producers of this cocktail of nonsense and joy.
 Few people, old or young have not heard of '"rhe Old Homestead,'s 's Den man Thompson's drama of human inter- est. If the happy combination of strong dramatic interest, heart reaching pathos and unmitigated fun appeal to the thea tregoers of Birmingham. 'The Old Home stead.' which will be the attraction of the Bijou. next week, with daily matinees beginning Tuesday, is bound to receive an unprecedented patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29

(COntinued from Page Onc) tacks which was launched in Trnova northwest of Monastir and Makova, in the bend of the Cerna and near Grunishte by the Russians, Italians French and Servians against the Germano-B Bulgarian lines. There great united attacks of the entente troops failed completely.
 Under the annihilating effects of our artillery and infantry fire the enemy suf- fered heavy sanguinary losses without obtaining the slightest results"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Cabinet Hour Changed

Washington. November 2S-Presideni Wilson changed longtime custom today when he decided that the meet ing hour of his cabinet hereafter would be 2:3O D. m.. instead of II a. m., every Tuesday and Friday. This change was decided upon so the Presi- dent will have his mornings on thoss days free for other engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary Jane Dearer

Mrs. Mary Jane Dearer, aged 69 years, died at 2:55 o'clock yesterday after noon, after an illness of several months, at the family residence, 210 Poplar street, West End The remains will be sent to Shepultepc at 9:55 o'clock this morning by the Johns Undertaking company, where funeral services and interment will take place this after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Mrs. J. w. Castleman

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. w. Castleman, aged 67. who died early Monday morning at the fami- fly residence, I'll Lomb avenue, were conducted from the residence at 10:3O o'clock yesterday morning, and inter- ment followed in Elmwood cemetery
 The deceased is survived by two daugh- | ters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Mrs. Catherine Virginia Hardman

l The funeral serVices Of Mrs. Cath crime Virginia Hardman, aged 52, who
 died Sunday night in Tuscaloosa, were |held from the residence of her son, J. U. Hardman 715 Pelton street, at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Interment
 followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Hughes Carried Minnesota by s92

St. Paul, November 2S.-Charles E. Hughes plurality in Minnesota was 392 votes in the recent election, the state oanyassing board determined today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
Weatherly Formally Ac- cepts When, Rendered by
 John w. Altman
HUGH SEALS WILL
 MAKE PLANT GROW
Commissioners Specially Impressed by Interest Taken Throughout the State in Their
 Proceedings

Commissioner George Ward was pre- sented with the olive branch yesterday afternoon at the commission meeting.
 John w. Altman, well known attorney, who is famed for his appropriate remarks on occasions such as the presentation of olive branches made an informal talk appropos olive branches and their sig nificance, to the elation of the citizens who were present to witness the cere- mony
 After Secretary Lloyd had read the programme of routine business, and it had been duly adopted according to law, s43,5O0 worth of city bonds bearing per cent interest which had been issued !n 1911 was burned to a crisp.
 Commissioner Ward arose and an- nounced that the business of the com mission was finished and requested any one who had other business with the commission to come forward. MT. Alt man, bearing a dignified and deliberate mien, marched up to the desk, behind which the commissioners sat with pug zled expressions on their faces, and ad- dressed the board.
 BEGINS ADDRESS
 hush fell over the assemblage as MT. Altman in quiet voice commenced his address. q come here on a mis- slon of great importance and one which gives me a great deal of pleasure" he said q wish to state in the beginning that what I am about to say does not apply to any commissioner or comms- sioners in personal way I believe l am the personal friend of every man who sits upon the board of commissioners in Birmingham.
 My misson." said MT. Altman, ''is nevertheless one of serious import. Some of you may regard it in light of jest. Some of you may think that in my hum- ble capacity of the burden bearer of this feeble twig of olive branch I am cast in the role of buffoon. Gentlemen, I pledge you my word I have been hon. ored.
 "A man. friend of mine, from De- mopolis, Jesse B. Hearin, has taken it upon himself to send this token of peace u this honorable body of commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
American Vessel Sunk
 by German Submarine

London, November 2S.-Lloyds reports that the American steamship Chemuns has been sunk.
 Washington, November 2S.-ORicial re- port on the destruction of the American steamer Chemung by a German subma- rine was received by the state depart ment today from the American consul of Valencia. He said all on board had been landed safely.
 The case appears to be similar to the destruction of the American ships William P. Frye and the Leelanaw, both car rying contraband, damages for which are to be awarded by diplomatic negotiations. As there was no loss of life or apparent violation of Germany's pledges, the case is not regarded as alarming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
"The Serenade''

An extraordinary tuneful score has been provided by Victor Herbert, America's foremost composer, for the comic opera, "The Serenade," which is to be sung at the Jefferson Friday and Saturday. Some of the numbers which are best liked and have been longest remembered are For l Am a Jolly Postillion," 'I Love Thee, I Adore Thee.'' The Singing Lesson,' "Woman, Lovely Woman q Envy the Bird,' Dreaming, Dreaming" and, Of course, 'The Serenade.' from which the opera takes it's name. The book of "rhe Serenade" was written by Harry B. Smith, who has a long line of suc- cesses to his credit. and he and Her bert have collaborated on many mu- sical plays. always with gratifying re- suits. 'The Serenade" is to be pro duced here by Messrs Walker and Stevens, who last year exploited on tour DeKoven's Robin Hood
 Robin Hood" will be sung at spe- cial matinee Saturday,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
TOO LATE ID CLASSIFY

FOR SALE--1102 acres prairie land; one of the best stock farms in Ala bama. for part cash and balance Bir- mingham property. Call on owner at Mabson hotel, Room 1o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
''TOki0"

It is pleasure to stand at the en- trance of Tokio and take note of the exceedingly well-to-do and respectable looking people who enter MT. and Mrs. Breinig, who conceived Tokio, are extremely well pleased with the patronage as the younger set of the city have taken up this delightful place in which to dance and have placed their stamp of approval upon it.
 Dancing is the order on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and skat- ing is featured on Friday and Satur- day. By a special process the floor IS prepared for skating after dancing ard vice versa for dancing after skat- ing. It is always in perfect condition for the requirements of both forms of pleasure.
 Among the interesting events that will be featured during the season will be tea -dansants and afternoon teas. the first of which will be tea tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
 At the Lyric
 Fay. the Two Coleys aud Fay present an act at the Lyric that is one of the most entertaining of the season. As a. blackface number this act ranks right along with the best and is excellent throughout.
 The Primrose Four is another num- Der on the programme that highly en- tertains the audience. These boys can sing and sing well, and there is plenty of comedy to keep things lively.
 The Jiu Jitsuists present a high-class entertainment and are clever opponents Of the art of jiu jtsu. Some of their feats are amazing and they furnish an entertainment that is generally pleasing.
 Linton and Laurence have clever number and both are capable performers As a card expert Leipzig is in class by himself and his act is mystifying as well as entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-29
BERLIN REPORTS MORE SUCCESSES
 OF CENTRAL ARMY
 IN RUMANIAN AREA

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