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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-12
Article Published in 1914.

Berlin Feb 12.-In the Berliner Tagebatt in Septem-
ber 1914 Baron Zedtz had article entitled Our
Goal in Peace in which he urged the desrabity of the
war being pushed strongly with reckless energy, by
the German military forces in the field and by the admin
stration of territories under German control in Belgium
and France. Wide circulation was given the article.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-12

Chicago. Feb. 12.-More than half a
century as pastor of the same Chicago
church, is the record of the venerable
Bishop Charley e. Cheney. who today
celebrated his eightieth birthday ami
versary. Bishop Cheney was born at
Canandaigua, n. Y, and at the age
of 22 was ordained a Protestant Epis-
copal minister.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-12
French Report on Operations.

Paris Feb IL cial)-French forces have Sc
cured possession of certain trenches occupied by the Ger
mans in the Chamnagne
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-12
FRENCH TROOPS
ARE ADVANCING
FROM SAL0N|K|
Have Crossed the Vardar
River and Are Now En-
camped at Veria, Along
the Railroad.

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE saloniki corre-
spondent of the Petit Parisien tele-
graphs that French troops crossed the
Vardar river Feb 10, and are now en-
camped on the right bank of the river,
in the region of .anitsa and Veria.
Veria is an important railroad station
ou the line between Saloniki and Mon
estir.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-12
Violent Bombardment Directed Against
the German Works and Positions Near
Massiges Penetrated Over a 2OO-Yard
Front-Berhn Admits Losses

Berlin Feb. 12-(Ofcial) )-After violent artillery
bombardment the greater part of the Champagne 'front.'
French artillery attacked yesterday The French pene
trated German positions Massges 200-yard
front.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-12
The Eyes of Lincoln.
Rv Walt Mason-

and
the that the of the
godng and dim from the of the and followed by pain
foreboding
a country luminous OF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

''On Duty'
 With that insignia of devotion pinned or his Boy Scout uniform, Archer Leigh Farley, the 13-year- son of MT. and Mrs. H. L. Farley, was buried last Fri day afternoon. His troop comrades at tended the burial in body.
 Archer Leigh Farley was a popular schoolboy at the South Highlands school. He was in the best of health. and it was an intense shock to his parents and friends that while swimming in the lake at the Birmingham Motor and Country club at Edgewood he Should have been seized with cramps and drowned without even his companions on the shore know ing of his fatal plight.
 Throughout his short but active career as a Boy Scout Archer Farley attracted attention for his readiness to serve others He came in for especial commendation for his services during the recent Con- federate reunion and yet, despite his utter unselfishness for the comfort of others-both old and young-when it came his time to die-he perished-alone. The Rev. pr! Parrish knew young Far ley intimately and yesterday he spoke with fine feeling a glowing tribute tu the deceased boy-as scholar and gen. | tleman in the making. He also eulogized l his activities as a Boy Scout. 1.-The untimely death of Archer Leigh Farley" said Dr. Parrish. 'the Boy Scout and son of MT. and Mrs. H. l.. Farley of 1526 Avenue J, has caused deep feel ings of regret and sadness throughout thu | city. He was drowned while enjoyini a boys greatest pastime. that of splash ing in the pond.
 During the recent Confederate reunion held in this city, Archer was on dut. T with other Boy Scouts. and many of tn | old veterans were assisted by him ant he also performed such other duties a
 were assigned to him with the faithful ness which is characteristic of the tru Boy Scout He was buried in his littl Boy Scout uniform--with his Boy Scou badge, 'On Duty pinned to his breast. He was alone at the time he wa drowned, the other boys having come ou of the lake, and the, pity of it is that thi
 splendid fellow who was so ready t
 help others who were in distress ha no kindly hand to assist him as he wa
 sinking. How gladly would his bray } companions gone to his rescue if they ha
 known of his danger.
 Archer Farley was a scholar and gentleman in the making, for the princ
 ples upon which the scout organizatio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
WORK FOR FREE
 BAND CONCERTS

The Music Study club is at work in earnest to provide free band concerts in Birmingham during this summer. At the last meeting of the club a. special committee was named consisting of Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs. Kiernan and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux, to take charge of the work, and there is confidence that the concerts can again be provided
 As is usual the concerts must be cared for by public subscription and in this con- nection the suggestion is made that those who have not already made other dis position of the reunion refund checks would find this a most worthy cause to which to contribute them The ladies have several plans under way for se- curing the necessarily funds and it is confidently believed that Birmingham will once more enjoy the free park concerts on Sunday afternoons during the hot summer months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

survived by his wife and several chil-
 dren. The members of the Pratt City lodge, Independent Order of Odd Eel
 lows, will have charge of the services
 at the grave. All members are re-
 quested to meet in their hall at 1
 o'clock this afternoon to attend the services in body. MT Greens death was due to fall of rock at
 No. mines two weeks ago.
 MT. Green was the n-law Of the
 late George Greenway, who was mur-
 dered near No. mine just about eight
 hours after MT. Green was injured.
 There will be meeting of the Ems ley chapter No. 120, Royal Arch Ma sons, on Monday evening at the Ensley Masonic temple on Avenue B. Work in several of the degrees will be presented and all members are requested to be p1 eSent.
 Holy Trinity services will be conducted at the Il O clock services at the St. John | Episcopal church this morning. Holy communion will be held at g o'clock, and | Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock this morn | ing. The Rev. J. w. Fulford will occupy | the pulpit at both services.
 D. T. Webster of Birmingham is build !
 corner of Avenue G and Nineteenth street. l Mrs. J. s. Blackman of Ozark is visiting her brother, w. c. Jones, of this city. l Dr. J. F. Sturdivant, presiding elder of the Bessemer district, will occupy the l pulpit at the Il o'clock services at the Ensey Methodist church this morning in l the absence of the pastor, the Rev. B. T.. Waites, who is out of the city. Rev. Z. A. Bowling, pastor of the Shadys.de
 Methodist church, will occupy the pulpit | in the evening.
 l ''The Possibilities of Prayer" will be l the subject of the sermon which will be l preached by the Rev. A. K. Wright of ! the Ensley Baptist church this morning | at Il o'clock. Rev. Wright, will usa as
 his subject in the evening, Winning | Christ"
 Twenty two minor cases were tried yes terday morning in the Ensley police court by Judge J. T. Lowry. This is an un- usual large number for Saturday morn- ing. The highest fine was given to James Harris, a negro, who was fined $50 on a charge of disorderly conduct
 ! Julian Peaks, a negro, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving yesterday l afternoon, after having backed Into an automobile driven by Mrs. Henry Woods on the corner of Avenue p and Seven teenth street.
 l The regular meeting of the Steel City lodge No. 156, Woodmen of tho World, will be held Monday night In their hal on Avenue E. Besides the regular routine business several candidates will be initiated into the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
TOUCHING TRIBUTE PAID
 TO A BRAVE BOY SCOUT

was formed had already revealed them
 selves in his character and he was grow ing and rapidly developing into healthy condition of mind and manliness.
 Tt is interesting to study some of th distinguishing features of the scout life and to find them standing out so promi- nently in the personality of our young friend Archer.
 He was boy of self-respect which grew out of his possession of those manly graces of truth, purity and moral sensi- tiveness./ He had that finest of human graces, courtesy, which showed itself in his valorous and magnanimous deeds. He was also Christian, holding member ship in the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. He had child's idea of the Christian life, and in a childs way. which is the right way. he accepted Jesus Christ as the master of his soul. and with his happy, sunny nature. he man. ifested his devotion to his loving mother and father and sisters and friends and
 the church and Christ And thus, when
 the waves covered him there passed from
 this life the noble, manly spirit of a
 true son. splendid scout and Chris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
ANNIsTON

Anniston. June 17.-(Special.)-L. c. Watson, former secretary and vice president. was elected president of the Anniston Country club by the unanl- nous vote of members at the annual meeting held Friday evening. C. M. Woodruff. former president. was elect ed vice president. and Walker Reynolds elected secretary and treasurer. MT. Watson succeeds c. B. Wells and MT. Reynolds succeeds Thomas J. Harris. Messrs. Wells and Harris were rendered a rising vote of thanks for the work they have accomplished in the past year by the members of the club.
 The new governing board. with the foregoing officers as ex officio mem- bers, will be composed of Hoyt Shaw. Will Orrison. J. T. Gardner. Jr. w. A. Darden and c. B. Wells. Messrs. Shaw, Wells and o. F. Tyler were recom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

Andalusia being benefited by the pack ing house. but Butler county farmers will also profit bys same. Seven cents per pound was paid for the hogs al ready bought in Greenville.
 Troy Jake Boyd, who has just re- turned from the Peekskill Military academy in New York. where he was in school last year on the United Daugh ters of the Confederacy scholarship, which he won brings back with htln 'The Head Boy" medal, which vas the highest award given by the school this year. The medal was greatly soug ht and this being the first year of the Troy boy in the school, his sucre ess is considered a great honor. This school is one of the oldest military schools in the country, and has students from all parts of the union and many from other countries. but this year there happened to be only two southern boys in school Jake Boyd is the son of Mrs. Bettie Boyd of this city
 Gadsden-Rains have been so heavy and frequent in this section, and gra ss has secured such a start, that many farmers will be forced to abandon part of their cotton acreage and blow 1t under for cover crops
 Clanton.-Jesse Harris, age about 70 years, was killed by a northbound freight train near Marbury. It appears that he attempted to change cars and fell between the cars of the moving train. There were four com panions with Harris, all from Georgia.
 Montgomery. - Twenty seven dele ga tes to represent Alabama at the Southern Forestry congress, to be held at Asheville, N. C., July 11-15, were appointed by Governor Henderson. The delegates are: John H. Wallace, Jr., Montgomery; D. L Whetstone, Mont gomery; John L. Raul. Birmingham NE K. Allison. Bellamy; E. l.. Moore, River Falls; w. s. Harlan. Lo1khart; Yancey Lovelace, Brewton: H. x. Mil her, Birmingham; J. D. Henderson Tuscaloosa Charles D. Kline. e.sAnriston; Thomas w. Bradford, Centre; G. w. Boiles. Jackson; G. T. Mattisor, Ash lend; c. P. Demming, Evergreen James Cody, Luverne: Frank V. Tilford, Gull man; W. c. Agee, Selma; l.. M. Otts, Greensboro; c. w. Brown, Glepzadia; John H. Peebles. Mooresville; w. c. Rayburn, Guntersville; c. c. Harris, Decatur; Capt. A. W. Stewart, Marion; Gen. B. F. Weathers, Roanoke; w. W. Patton, Livingston; J. c. Bowie, Talla- dega; R. J. Goode, Jr, Gastonburg.
 
 Clanton-The heaviest verdict that has been rendered in many years in Chiffon county was today brought in by the jury in the case of Johr Oaks against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company. The cause of acton was based on alleged personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff while a pas senger on defendant company's train. The jury assessed $S000 against the railroad company for the alleged wrong.
 Gadsden.-Believing the Alabama Power company may remove its of- fees from Birmingham because of the latter city's attempt to collect the H. cense tax, Gadsden citizens have in augurated a movement to secure the companys headduarters. Telegrams ir- viiting the company to make its head = quarters in Gadsden, offering tax ey- emptions for five years or more and pledging cooperation, were sent to the company at Birmingham by Mayor w. G. BelIenger. President w. s. Vance of the Chamber of Commerce, the retail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
BALTIMORE CLUB

A number of the members of Ensley lodge, No. 9S7, Benevolent Protective or der of Elks, have organized Baltimore club, for the purpose Of attending the Elks convention, which will be held Tn Baltimore in July. Neuse Thomas was elected president and the club has about 25 charter members who intend making the trip MT. Thomas, who has home in Baltimore, has generously offered the use of the place as the Ensley Elks headquarters, which has been gratefully accepted. The members of the club Will take the minstrel costumes used in the last minstrel to Baltimore, and will wear them during the parade. According to Hugh Hill, the Ensley members are go- ing to have some time'' during the con- vention A special car will carry the local members, who are planning to leave about July 10 and return about the 10th.
 The election of a new secretary to fill the vacancy made by Will Coleman who resigned, will be voted upon at the reg ular meeting of the Elks lodge Monday night. MT. Coleman has accepted a posi- tion in Birmingham and has sent in his resignation. Several other matters will be taken up and all members are requested to be present.
 The semi-annual election of the Ba- raca class of the Ensley Baptist of the class and the following offi- cers were elected: Prof. N. R. Baker, president; Peyton A. Eubank, first vice president; T. A. Brown. second vice president; Mack Morrison secretary H. E. Dalbey, treasurer. The report of the secretary shows that the class has just closed very successful half year and also shows an increase in mem bership.
 The regular meeting of the Ensley club will be held Tuesday night in the inferior courtroom. beginning at s o'clock. Among the matters to be taken up will be the report of the commit tee on the Warrior river road. The re- port of the light committee and the street committee, together with several other reports. will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

r.lended for appointment on the greens committee by the incoming president
 The report of the retiring secretary treasurer showed remarkable growth
 ia the club in the past year, consid
 erable improvements having been male ii, the club building and on the golf course. The matter of building a swim
 ming pool in connection with the club
 was referred to the incoming admin
 istration.
 r Congressman Fred L. BIackmon, who
 has been resting at home during the
 It'll in Congress incident to the demo-
 cratic convention at St. Louis, left Sat-
 urday morning for Washington to re-
 sume his official duties. He was ac-
 companied by Miss Cora Stokes, who
 is his private secretary. MT. Blackmon
 is very confident of democratic suc-
 cess in the November election. but
 states that he believes it to be the
 duty of every democratic member of
 Congress to stay on the job ard hell,
 carry out the constructive policies of
 the present administration.
 Mrs. Willie Whatley. who was placed
 on trial in the city court Friday, was found guilty of manslaughter and given
 a sentence of one year and one day
 by the jury that heard the evidence in
 her case. She will be sentenced by
 Judge Coleman at the end of the pres. ent term of court
 An interesting land suit, dating back to 1887, when Thomas J. Bobbett was grant ed a land estate near Piedmont by the federal government, has just been brought before Judge Thomas w. Coleman, IT,, in the city court of Anniston, With two widows as the litigants in the suit. After having completed his title to the land, MT. Bobbett died leaving the prop erty to his widow. Mrs. Bobbetr then sold the property to a man by the name of Eubanks, taking in payment therefor 16-year note. In the meantime Eubauks died and left the property to h,s widow. Under her occupancy of the ground the | property has been very much improved, but recently Mrs Bobbett returned from her home in Arkansas with the matured note. end demanded payment on the 1 property.
 1 Mrs. Eubanks Is said to have known l the property, the title to which is now l in litigation for final settlement. 1 P. L. Sowell, deputy revenue agent, and John H. Draper. special agent, have re-
 turned from Cleburne county, where they | destroyed two large stills last week About IA miles south of Hs.lla they cap tured still last Thursday with 8 ca i pacity of about 13S gallons, destroying 40( l gallons of beer and the fixtures around the still Another still with a capacity of 53 gallons was destroyed together with about 100 gallons of beer two miles north of Fruithurst, the latter raid being made
 on Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
NEGRO KILLED BY
 ENSLEy OFFICER Elks Form Baltimore Club and Will Take Part in
 Big Parade
BANKS IS ELECT E D
Baraca Class Elects New Officers. Funeral Services of Henry Green With Odd Fellows in
 Charge

Baxley Minniefield, a negro, died yes terday morning about 8 o'clock as re- suit of being shot three times by Officer Virgil Sandefer, of the Ensley pohce ue- partment According to the statements of the officers, the shooting happened about 2:3O o'clock yesterday morning. when Sergeant Tom English and Oftlcers Sandefer and Lowery went to the ne gro's house at 211S Avenue l., to arrest him on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. The place was double house and Sergeant English went in one front door while Officer Lowery entered the other. Officer Sandefer was sent to the rear door, The negro ran out Of the back door and knocked Officer Sande- fer down when he tried to stop him. The officer several times told the negro to stop and fearing he would get away, fired five times at the fleeing negro. Three of the shots took effect two in the left leg and one in his right side. which shot proved fatal. After being shot, the negro ran over two blocks. In the chase Ser geant English fell into a ditch and badly scratched his face and hands. The wound ed negro was sent to the Hillman hos pital, where his wounds were dressed, but he died little later.
 Frazier Banks principal of the Bush school, was elected at the meeting of the board of education in Birmingham yes- terday afternoon as principal of the Ems ley High school to succeed Roy L. Dim- mitt, who resigned to accept position as state high school inspector, with head quarters in Montgomery. MT. Banks has been principal of the Bush school TOT several years and is considered well quail fled for the new position He is well known in Ensley and has numerous friends who are congratulating him upon his promotion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Will Not Arm Ships

Washington, June 17.-Great Britain has agreed informally that her mer- chant ships leaving American ports shall not be armed. If the gun carried by the French Prnce is powerful enough for fighting purposes, it probably will be ordered removed by the British em- bassy here Italian and French mer- chantmen defensively armed have beer cleared from New York and other ports on assurances that their armamen, would not be used for offense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

tian. And while his death has crushed the hopes and fondest dreams of his parents as to his future career in this life, yet we can think of him as enter ing g. wider field of usefulness in the life beyond and under the direction of the Master of his soul''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
Arson Trust in Boston

Boston. June 17.-The grand jury which for months had given consideration to the prevalence of incendiary fires, ad- jcurned today after authorizing state ment by District Attorney Pelletier that the many fires in and about this city have been started by comparatively few some of whom would appear to be in close touch if not in absolute collusion" Seventy-one Inducements for arson or similar offenses we've returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
LEGAL r~"r~ES
Examination for Highway Engine


 ExaminatiOn for Highway Engineers Notice is hereby given that an exam ination will be held in the office of the state highway department. Montgomery. Ala, beginning at 10 a. m.. June 2s, 1916, to test the fitness of applicants for the position of county engineer in cer- tain counties of the state. Information will be furnished ,on application to the state highway department.
 w. s. KELLER,
 State Highway Engineer. 6-90- e-l-11-1S-X
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
To Aid Prisoners in Russia

New York, June 17.-The American Jewish war relief committee has con tributed $5O,OoO to be used ip aiding Ger man and Austro-Hungarian prisoners of war of the Jewish faith in Russia, it was announced here today by the prison CTS of war relief committee. The contri- button was made, it was announced, after reports had been submitted dealing with conditions among the prisoners in Siberia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
To Establish Cotton Compress

Huntsville. June 17.-(Special.) )--Several Huntsville capitalists have. started a movement for the organization of com pany to establish and operate a cotton compress here About $25.0o0 will be put in the business if the plans succeed. The fact is cited that since the destruction of the compress at Decatur, north Ala bama is without a plant of that kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
HENRY GREEN

Funeral services over the remains of Henry Green. who died Thursday aft ernoon. will be conducted from the late residence TIA Ash avenue, Pratt City, this afternoon at 2 o'clock. In
 terment will follow at the Fraternal cemetery at Pratt City. The dec sased is