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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
BESSEMER WANTS BETTER CAR SERVICE Demand Growing fOrDOuble
 Track on Car Line STEWART TO LECTURE Board of Revenue Meets-Mrs. G. Bailey Dies in Chicago-New
 Furniture for Grand
 Motel Annex
STEWART TO LECTURE

Bessemer, December 2S,-(Special) There is growing demand for a double track along the North Bessemer car line between Bessemer and Birmingham. This was demonstrated by the heavy travel on this line during the holidays. Hun dreds of passengers between the two points had to wait from b minutes to an hour and a half for a car and when on board they would see the car stand and wait on sidetracks for another car to meet or pass.
 Both Bessemer and Birmingham are
 growing steadily and with all indus tries in active operation there is de- mand for a quicker and better service between the two cities. It is said the present conditions can only be relieved by double-tracking the line. Much Of the line between Bessemer and Fairview has long sidings and it is claimed it would not be costly outlay to double-track the line.
 The board of revenue of Jefferson coun- ty held called meeting this afternoon in Bessemer, at their office in the Realty building. The bills of the board were passed on and ordered paid.
 News has been received in Bessemer Of the death of Mrs. G. Bailey, which oc- cured in Chicago several days ago. Mrs. Bailey made her home in Bessemer with her mother, Mrs Wiley Hill, on Dart mouth avenue. She went to Chicago sev- eral weeks ago to visit her daughter, Mrs. D. Lloyd, where she was stricken with heart failure Mrs. Bailey is sur vved by her mother, Mrs. Wylie Hilt; one daughter, Mrs Lloyd, and one sis ter Mrs. Ellis Brown of Bessemer. In- torment was made in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
"REDEEMING LOVE" GREAT PIG
 T,TTPIr

Kathlyn Williams displays wonder full histrionic ability in "Redeeming Love" at the Strand.
 First she plays the innocent young beauty in the quiet country town and then the blase. brilliant woman of the world who reigns supreme in her own reckless sphere, and finally the broken penitent who kneels before the altar and seeks forgiveness
 "Redeeming Love" is drama of the weaknesses and strength of hu- manity and is story that plays on all the emotions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29

A pretty wedding which was sol
 emnized yesterday at the Methodist church al Dawson was that of Miss Margaret Porter and MT. T. Rutledge Mitchell of Bessemer the ceremony being pronounced by the Rev J. c. Savage. The bride entered with her father, B P. Porter. who gave her in marriage. Mrs. Mitchell presented a pretty picture in her going away suit of dark blue cloth with trimmings of gray fur and accessories to match. She was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, John l.. Kennedy, of Birmingham. The ring was carried by little Margaret Miller in the heart of a rose. Immediately after the cere- mony MT. and Mrs. Mitchell left for New Orleans and points on the gulf coast. and on their return will be at home with MT. and Mrs. J. M. Scott, 1872 Clarendon avenue, Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29

terson. J. F. Thompson and William II. Armbrecht. It is the second oil company in Mobile to file a notice of incorporation this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29

Food Tickets for Sweden Copenhagen, December 2S.-(Via Lon- don.)-A Stockholm dispatch to The Ekstrabladet says that bread and flour tickets will be issued in Sweden from January 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Ponton & Orr advertise custom taifal cred clothes, $20 and up.
 saks-Ladies' ss.5o, s1o and s12 nov city boots at $6.79.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb are going tol sell womens $5 to s7.50 boots for s5.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
TURKEY DINNER

The home of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Leggett on Fifth avenue was the scene of pretty hospitality yester- day when MT. Leggett, proprietor of a jewelry store in this city, closed his store from 12 to 2 o'clock and enter tained his employees at a turkey din- ner in celebration of the splendid Christmas business The affair was most delightful and a splendid din- ner was served. Among those enjoying this hospitality were w. B. Seymour and family, Luther Seymour Floyd Spencer. Thomas Jones, Miss Nellie Martindale Miss Elsie Seymour and MT and Mrs. J. w. Leggett.
 Dr. George Stewart will deliver a lecture at the high school auditorium Friday night at o'clock under the auspices of the South Highland Bap- tist church. Dr. Stewart is known as one of the best speakers in the state and on this occasion he will have as his subject, 'Iopsided Folks" The people of Bessemer are assured a treat in hearing him and it is expected that a large crowd will attend the lecture
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29

In Rutland. Vt. there is a currant bush growing high up in the crotch of a tree. The bush bore fruit and Mrs. G. l.. Gilbert used its berries to make jellies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29

The Ma atrons' Dancing club gave their Christmas dance last night at the Ar mory hall in the Realty building and a large crowd enjoyed this delightful hos pitality The hall was made very at- tractive with it's decorations of holly, mistletoe, ferns and red bells. During the evening refreshing punch was served from table banked in poinsettias. Music was furnished by an orchestra and danc- ing was enjoyed until a late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
MIME. OLGA PETROVA IN THE
 BLACK RIITTER Fl " :,

Olga Petrova in the Black Butter fly at the Rialto today and tomor- row, five-act Metro wonderplay
 Mime Petrova is regarded as one of the greatest of living emotional act resses and her success on the screen has been ever greater than it was on the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
FRENCH REPORT

Paris, December 2S.-French troops last night repulsed small attacks near Le Cheney on the Somme and on the eastern slope of Hill BOA, west of the Mouse, in the Verdun region, the war office announced today.
 Mines sprung by the French near Beauvraignes. on the Somme front, caused great damage to the German defenses. One of the explosions pro- duced crater 120 yards long and 40 yards wide.
 The French flying corps yesterday attacked several blast furnaces and steel mills. The airplanes were aided in the attacks by two dirigibles
 The war office announcement fol lows:
 "South of the River Avre detach- ment of the enemy which was endeav- bring to reach our lines in front of Le Cheney has been dispersed by our fire.
 According to further information the mining operation conducted by us yesterday in the region of Beauvraig- nes was completely successful One oi the craters produced by this activity measures 360 feet long by 120 feet wide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
FIGHTING RENEWED ON MANY FRONTS
 FOLLOWING RETURN
 OF GOOD WEATHER
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erations of his attachments and put the enemy to flight.
 ''The enemy made attacks all along the front in Dobrudja against the po- sitions occupied by our advanced guards. He was repulsed everywhere by our fire except at the village of Rakel, which has been occupied by him.
 "On the Moldavian frontier the enemy took the offensive with con- siderable forces along the front from the village of Glashutte to Sezmezo and pressing back our attachments occu- pied a series of heights.
 Tn the region north and south of the valley of the River Doftiana and in the valley of the River Mituz, east of Sezmezo, fighting continues The enemy's advance south of Sezmezo was stopped by our fire
 "Our battery fired at an enemy air plane, which descended in the region of Okna. The pilot and the observer were made prisoner.
 ''On the Rumanian front, after stub born resistance, our attachments were pushed back under superior hostile pressure in a sector near the railway in the region of Rimnik -Sarrat and were obliged to withdraw to, the River Rimnik.
 'The enemy's heavy howitzer bat teries are bombarding sectors of our front in the region east of Zarkuv, in the neighborhood of Peniaka (south of Brody), where our trenches are dam aged in places, and also the sectors of Garbuzov, Gukalovtze forest and Augustova.
 "On the River Narayuvka, tribu- tary of the Zlota Lipa, our scouts crossed to the western bank in the neighborhood of the village of Svistel- nki and, having driven away the enemy's patrol guard. carried back to our bank material for constructing s barbed wire entanglements 'Attempts of the enemy to cross the Dniester southeast of Galitch, near Simikovtze, were checked by our fire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
GRAND HOTEL ANNEX

New furniture is being installed in the annex of the Grand hotel, which will be ready for occupancy on January 1. The entire upper floor of the Ragsdale block has been remodeled, making IS attrac- tive and convenient rooms. Direct conn., munication has been made with the sec ond floor of the hotel by hallway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
CONQUEST OF CANAAN" STILL
 DRAWS

"The Conquest of Canaan" with Edith Taliaferro, continues to pack the Trianon. No adverse criticism either from patrons or city officials has thus far been registered.
 For the past two days all those at tending the showing of this film have been requested to vote whether the play offends in any respect The man. agement of the Trianon decided on this method of securing public opin- ion as the play, in many of it's scenes, violates the proposed pure picture law of Commissioner Arlie Barber. The voting has been heavy and unan- imous in it's approval.
 The result of the voting will be an- nounced on the screen today at the Trianon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
TN THE PICTURES SANDOUT
By H. s. RYALL

play is over the minister has killed his rival for love of the woman as well as in her defense.
 YELLOW PAWN AT THE COL
 ONIAL
 Cleo Ridgey and Wallace Reid in '"The Yellow Pawn will be seen today and to- morrow at the Colonial.
 This is one of the best pictures in which these two popular stars have appeared. If you failed to see the play when pre- sented at the Strand two or three weeks ago, you missed a mighty good picture. HENRY WALTHALB AT STRAND
 SUNDAY
 Henry Walthall and his sister Anna Mae Walthall, will attend the first pub lie showing of "The Truant Soul'' in this city at the Strand Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
Bryan Speaks in Texas

Lexington, Tex, December 2S.--A temperance address by William J. Bry-l an marked the opening here today 5f the National Student convention of the' Intercollegiate Prohibition association.S The convention will last five days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29

The best pictures today:
 Wallace Reid and Cleo Ridgley in "The Yellow Pawn" at the Colonial.
 Edith Taliaferro in "The Conquest of Canaan" at the Trianon.
 Dorothy Dalton and William Des- mond in "A Gamble in Souls" at the Triangle
 Kathlyn Williams in "Redeemins Love" at the Strand.
 Olga Petrova in 'The Black Butter fly" at the Rtalto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-29
TRIANGLE HAS GOOD PICTURE.

TRIANGLE HAS GOOD PICTURE.
 "A Gamble in Souls at the Tri- angle is a tale of two men and a woman on desert island One of the men is clergyman, the girl is a dance hall performer, but before the  board of convict inspectors, is prepar- ing comparative statement of es- capes in the hope that wardens will be diligent in the future in prevent ing escapes
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24
CARRANzA ON
THE HEELS Of
OUTLAW BAND
ORDERS 10000 MEN
TO CHIHUAHUA REGION
This News Came Following
Withdrawal OF Second
Punitive Expedition
MINTCAN NnTE DTI AxyUn
MEXICAN NOTE DELAYED

WASHINGTON. May 23.-Reports
10 both the state and war departments
today, further indicated plans of the
Carranza government TO vigorously
prosecuts pursuit of chihuahua out
law bands while the American forces
remain comparatively quiescent.
Closely following news OF with
drawal from Mexico of the second
American punitive expedition sent
from Boquillas. Texas. under Colonel
Sibley and Major LanEhorne. infor-
nation reached the State Department
that General Obregon had ordered
10000 troops To engage in the bandit
hunt in Chihuahua and along the Big
Bend border.
Delay I'm reopening diplomatic dis
cussions over the question of Ameri-
can troops remaining in Mexico also
was indicated in official dispatches
state Department officials said that
receipt OF the new note being prepar-
ed by General CarranZa was not eN-
pected before next week. II was
thought possible that retirement of
the Big Bend expedition TO American
in connection with representations
contemplated in General Carranza' 5
new note
Secretary Baker said tonight that
the Sibley Langhorne expedition was
not withdrawn upon orders from
Washington. Officials here believe the
American forces lost the hot trail
of the bandits who raided Glenn
Springs and Boquillas. and retired be-
cause their officers thought no good
could be accomplished by remaining
across the border
Whether the ll6 National Guards
men Of Texas who refused TO be mus
tered into the federal service shall be
court maritaled has not yet been deter
mined. Judge Advocate General Grow
der today withdrew an opinion sub
mitted TO General Scott. chief OF stan.
which outlined the war department =
authority and rules OF procedure
General Crov8er desires 10 consider
whether the new army reorganization
bill. Just passed by congress will af.
feet the situation.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24

Royerto to the Val Sugsna. southeast
Of Trent
Rome admits that between the As.
ttco and Brenta rivers and in the
Sugana Valley the Italians have fall
len back on their main lines of de-
fence. While Rome asserts that the
operation was carried out in perfect
order after the Italians had repulsed
Austrian attacks against the advance
line. Vienna says that the retreat
from Borsro. the Italians were forced
across the border by the Austrians.
That the Austrians have advanced as
far as the head OF Lake Garda and the
Sarca region is indicated BY the
Rome official communication which
says that Austrian troop assemblages
have been observed in the Riva zone.
Bombardment in East.
While along the Russian front the
usual bombardments have continued
almost exclusively in the Pripet River
region the Russians. in an infantry
attack drove the Germans across the
Noseluhu River and destroyed their
trenches
In the coast region Of Asiatic
Turkey. southwest of Trebizond the
Russians have repulsed attempts by
the Turks to assume the offensive
and also have dislodged the Ottoman
forces from positions on one of the
slopes OF the Taurus mountains. In
their advance on Mosul with Meso-
potamia their objective. the Russians
have occupied Serbecht.
The British house of commons has
passed unanimously vote of credit
amounting to about $1,000 900 600
The total credits obtained BY Great
Britain since the war began are thus
raised TO about 900.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24
COMMITTEE REACHES
SATISFACTORY PLAN
Will Report To Convention
This Morning Ends Hasty
Tangle
IMPORTANT ACTION

ATLANTIC CITY. " J. May "a
Adoption OF the plan for the merger
OF the Board of Education and the
college board and the announcement
that the committee on bills and over.
tures had not yet reached an agree
ment regarding the charges OF
heterodoXy against the New York
Presbytery and Union Seminary were
the outstanding features Of today's
sessions of the Pres byterian general
assembly.
Discussion of the proposed merger.
which had been recommended BY
IN" executive committee. occupied the
entire afternoon session Dr. j. Ross
stevenson. Of Princeton made the
closing argument in favor OF the pro-
position and II was adopted by an
oVerW helming majority The plan
provides for the utilization of an
9ntuelN new and independent cor
pordtiun 10 be- created. either under
a general law OF by a special statute
IN one OF the states where such
legislation Is permissible The new
corporation b. 10 be- gwen power TO
acquire 9nd administrator the assets
ana property Of each Of the existing
boards. subject fo the jurisdiction OF
IN" general assembly and the pro
visions OF any trusts relating 10 the
property on either board u will be-
composed OF 30 members. Is ministers
and Is elders. members ~ faculties
oi educational Institutions being
barred from membership
Considerable disappointment was eN.
pressed hy he goo delegates when 30
was announced that the committee
had not reached a definite conclusion
IN the New York controversy. % had
been reported that "a compromise agree.
mcnf had been reached hy the com.
WItice and that the question would hc
smic1hlf settled TODAY NGcr an all
night session tho committee obtained
permission fo retain tho oyertures for
further ron liberation and announced
that report pruhghI, Will NOT b. ready
before Wcdnc-dat or THURSDAY
Or = Ross Stevenson. chairman of
Tho committee ON bills and oyerturcs
announced latc tonight that AN arrcp.
m'nt .afi.fact0rN fo afl had been
reached boz tho Sew Work prrah,fcrt
matter lf viii to presented fo tho
assembly tomorrow
Graduate. Uf Union Seminary af %
banquet tonight won't on record in
favor of "rohrIou- tolerance
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24
National Council To \
Mobilize Resources
Is Provided In Bill

WASHINGTON. May 20 Creation
OF national council to mobilize the
industrial resources of the country for
use bon time of war is proposed in y
hIll approved hy President Wilson. in-
irudurrd today in the house hy Chair.
man Iid}. of ihr military affairs com.
uiffcs
The mca urr would provide for
council 'u consist uf seven member
uf th' cabinet with fh' power .o uomi.
nate for fh" approval of fhc President
au advisory comm a-Iou of seven msH
beers specially qualified fp aiI Iu max
inE survey uf The industries of tho
country and fu create relations thar
viii render Uue .Ih'a In time ~ need
iH" immediate concentration and ufiI-
za'ion of all fh' industrial resources
uf fhe nation
Among fhr duuc. 0f advisory com.
mi .ioncre would b. FOB iutcsfIrafc ana
recommend f0 frH President fll irrs
zion NJ railroads In reference to CON.
c'nfrafiur of TROOPS and The mohUIza.
lion pf resources fr time 1f war. fo In.
rr'1a" fhn domestic production uf
articles and HIfts.. essential f1 .H,-
upp0r nf FHwIs. and fhr people Tur
inE f"r inf'.rup' .In ~ commerce. fn
give Information fp rauuf1rfuf... rc.
rnrdinr iN' class ~ .uuWi.- It.teu
hf iht cON eminent and fu devotion .oa.
going rufIfIun NUrr OFF fra mtf
engaged In fhr work would UfaH .4.
aries only their actual oVn.H... .rfre
paid Nn initial nu. ruprafIHf .f 5000
nNH Ir asked fnr fha work Dr OBJ. .n..
N'N during fhr fr.f year
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24
Baker Begins Study0f
The New Army Bill; To
Start Reorganization

WASHINGTON. May %. Secretary
Baker began an exhaustive study to
day Of the Hay berlain army
OH with a view 10 undertaking the
authorized reorganization Of the
regular army and national guard as
soon a. the measure Is signed by the
resident
Reorganization Of tho militia will
b" dealt with first Senator Chamber.
lain. chairman Of Tho senate military
committee. conferred with Mr. Baker
lafe today regarding administrative
features of tho new legislation The
senator said be- planned tp cau up
fore th" military committee Friday
his bill for universal military training
in schools and CaWps
Secretary Baker. Tor tho fref time
sine" hc became head Of tho War
Department expressed h.s virwe ON
universal military service.
Every citizen is under Obligation
tO serve Tor fhn defense Of hI.
country" ho said tn view of tho
univoraalify ~ mo obligation I favor
universal training through some
system ~ selection that viii provide
ADEQUATE defense for fhr country
iln said h' wT. ruf lr favor uf o.
eFaf"w that would compel every
citizen f1 become reasoned fnIII.r.
and i1tius'oi h.a belief chat com.
uulaorF service Htu unnecessary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24
DEVELOP IN WIRE TAPPING PROBE
Austrian Press Takes
Kindly To The Peace
Suggestions In u. S.

VIENNA. MAY - (via Berlin. Nav
%. 10 a. m. to London. 10: 20 p. nj
The Austrian press has given the wild
est publicity to various peace stories
emanating from the United States.
The peace stories have We'd with the
news from Tyrol for the most favor
able position In the papers. The Neue
Freie Presse has devoted a two column
editorial to their discussion.
The paper assumes "A receptive atti-
tude. apparently fearing that the en-
tire movement. which. II SAYS. lis now
so obvious in the United states" has
been occasioned chiefly by political
considerations and u not by these.
has been prompted by the conceit of
the people. who would like to see Presi-
dent Wilson IN the role of peace ini-
tiatOr. that his name and his country
might be connected with the greatest
event in history.
Add TO Prestige.
The American policy of might con
tinues the paper, has led 10 struggles
OF conscience. and IL l. possible Ito
understand the desire TO add To the
advantages gained through the deliv-
cry OF capital and ammunition. tae re-
nown of having brought to an end the
most earnest tragedy in human his
tory. The thought that the only great
power not drawn into this war might
take up the occupation Of throwing its
entire political and moral influence
toward ending the bloodshed. is GER
tainly worthy of a striving people. one
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY To
ADJUST PRESbYTERY SOUADBLE
BRANDEIS MAY Be
REPORTED TO THE
SENATE FAV0RABLY

WASHINGTON. May 23.-Louis d.
Brandeis nomination to the supreme
court viii be passed upon tomorrow
by the senate judiciary committee.
which has had IL under consideration
since January
Public hearings were held for sew
eral weeks by subcommittee
which submitted report recon-
mending confirmation. This was
done by a strict party vote Demo
Gratis favoring and Republicans op-
posing Brsndeis. Since then action
by the full committee has been de-
laycd. chiefly by uncertainty on the
part Of some Of the Democratic mem
bers.
IL nov is predicted that al least
nine Of the ten Democratic commit
te members will vote for favorable
report Senator Shields. of Tennes-
see. Is the only Democratic commit
teman whose attitude was regarded
Tonight a. uncertain. lie Is absent
from the city. bul d. expected TO ar
rive in time for the committee meet
inC. Should Senator Shields vote
against Brandeis. admin strait on
leaders said, the committee would be-
tied and return of the nomination
TO the senate without recommends.
ton would result.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-05-24
Germans Reply To French
Offensive At DOIdu,71Onf
But Fail To Break Lines

LONDON. May % Ql:4O y. nj
The Germans have replied to the ter
rifle French offensive in the Douau-
mont region with assault after assault
and the deadly combat northeast and
northwest OF Nerdun Is still in prog
ress. Heavy masses of German troops
have been thrown against the picked
french troops, whose successful at
tacks won for them the greater por-
tion OF Fort Douaumont and consider
dble ground adjacent to the fort OF
high strategic value
These newly captured positions the
French have tenaCiously held. Partic-
ular mention is made by the French
war Office of the maintenance of the
position in Fort Douaumont conquered
by the French Monday The hghting
at this point Is characterized by Paris
as n murderouS struggle" Each at
tack was preceded by powerful artil-
lcry preparations
Although they were hard held to the
northeast the Germans would not be
denied al lie Mort Homme and after
having been moved down BY the
French artillery and machine guns
with sanguinsry losses in several at
lacks; finally gained footing in
fought for position. There tenure of
me trenches was short lived for the
French in counter attack immedi-
ately drove them out
Italians Fall Back.
ltalN hrst anniversary OF her en-
trance into the war found her troops
on at least one sector in southern
Tyrol forced back by the great Aus
irlan offensive upon Italian soil and in
general retirement TO their main lines
OF defence from the region south of