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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
JEWISH EDUCATORS CONVENTION PROVED
 HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL
Lectures by Dr. J. Morgenstern Were Distinct Features of Meeting-Del-
 egates Leave for Their Homes

Jewish educators who have been at tending the second annual convention of the Alabama Jewish Religious Educa- tion association, in session here for the past four days, are leaving today for their homes. pr. J. Morgenstern, who has delivered series of lectures during the convention, will return to his home in Cincinnati.
 The convention came to a close Sat urday morning, with the final lecture by pr. Morgenstern. He spoke on "Cain, Abel and the Flood,'' and "The Tower of Babel" Both lectures were received with the same interest that has featured all his lectures
 The convention has been attended by nearly hundred delegates from various parts of Alabama and several promi- nent educators from other states and was success from every standpoint Dr. B. F. Ehrenreich of Montgomery was elected president of the association to succeed Rabbi Morris Newfield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Hillman: Dr. and Mrs H. D. Bur ston; T. c. McWhorter, Livingston Lois Friedman. Alton; Gladys Foreman, Alton; Clara Norvell, Jasper; Ethel Eummel, Jasper; Maud L. Hardie, Sheffield; Lula Mae Hardie, Maxine; A. O. Smith Montgomery; Tom Da- wis, Talladega; M. F. Dozier Carbon Hill.
 Burt: J. D. Lover, Alabama City; Charles Lover. Alabama City; w. c. Radell, Gadsden; C.. W. Winn, Mobile; c. E. Battle. Huntsville; M. K. Moore, Huntsville; L. D. Darden, Mobile; F. A. Burns, Reform; J. M. Jones and wife, Cordova; Mrs. J. E. Sellers, Montgom- cry; D. Franklin and wife, Mobile; c. J. Toler, Acmar; E. P. Loveman, Tus- caloosa; N H. Burt and wife, Tusca- loosa; c. H. Boylston, Parrish.
 Norris J. T. Maddox, Vernon; L. Maring, Selma; K. C. Thomas, Cuba; A. L. Rodgers, Athens; Mrs. A. L. Brom, Cardiff; D. M. Terrell, Eutaw +. G. Ramsey, Decatur; B. L. Black and wife, Auburn; E. c. Anderson and wife, Boaz; Fred Prather, Sylacauga; ; W M. Cousin, Equality; R. H. Flaw thorn, Oxmoor.
 Metropolitan: F. T. Brown, CIeve- land; J. A. Walls, Roanoke; R. N, Waldrop, Warrior; w. F. Camp and wife, Gadsden; C. L. Mass, Warrior: J. H. Suddeth, Montgomery; J. c. Alexander, Alabama City; J. R. Smith. Alabama City; L. W. Hollis, Mobile {; W. B. Townsend, Dora; C. E. Williams, Gadsden.
 Tutwiler: V. Hugo Friedman, Tusca- loosa; J, W. Cheney, Allgood Miss N. Pitts. Union Springs; w. G. Robins, Catherine; W. E. Lee, Manchester; B. E. Kenney, Fayette.
 Motion: F. F. Gray, Attalla: Miss Nettie Thomas, Albertville; H. II. Thomas, Albertville; E. Bell, Tusca- loosa; Thomas Kelley Tuscaloosa; b. G. Clark and wife, Montgomery: Luna McManus, Dixons Mills; J. H. Phillips and wife, Marvel; Mrs. F. M Lawler, Wilsonville; Miss Edna Wallace, Will Nsonville; J. E. Shepe. Selma; R. J.. Sims. Alton; A. w. Hale, Selma: IT. C. Goodwin, Piper; Mabel Goodwin, Piper; Mary Goodwin, Piper; c. R. Ba- ker, Anniston; F. M. Allen, Jr.. Mont gomery; H. H. Hickey, Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Morgan County Justice
 of Peace Begins Prison
 Sentence of Own Accord

Montgomery, December 3o.-(Special.) T. J. Newsom, Morgan county justice of the peace, surrendered at Wetumpka Sat urday and began a prison sentence for manslaughter,. having been accused of killing Ed Hatchett, aged newspaper car rier of Decatur. A singular fact was that the supreme court about the time Newsom began his term, affirmed the de-
 cision of the Morgan law and equity court in imposing prison sentence. Newsom had asked the supreme court to direct the court of appeals to reverse the lower court but decided to begin his sentence pending a final disposition of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Where the 1917 State
 TOurneys Will Be Held

Thirty-seven state trapshooting as- sociations have selected the cities where they will stage the 1917 state championship tournaments Here is the list of states and the fortunate cities: Alabama, at Birmingham. Arkansas at Texarkana. Arizona, not selected. California, not selected Colorado, at Colorado Springs. Connecticut not selected. Delaware, not selected. District of Columbia affiliated with Maryland.
 Florida, not selected. Georgia, not selected. Idaho at Twin Falls Illinois, at Streator. Indiana, at Indianapolis. Iowa, at Waterloo Kansas, at Larned. Kentucky, at Louisville. Louisiana, at Alexandria. Maine, at Rockland. Maryland, at Baltimore. Massachusetts, not selected Michigan, at Birmingham. Minnesota at Brainerd. Mississippi at Natchez Missouri at Springfield Montana at Anaconda Nebraska not selected. Nevada affiliated with California. New Hampshire at Manchester. New Jersey not selected. New Mexico affiliated with Colorado. New York, at Syracuse North Carlinoa, at Wilmington. North Dakota, at Minot. Ohio, at Cedar Point. Oklahoma, at Tulsa. Oregon, at Salem 2 PennSylVania. at Rradford Rhode Island. not selected South Carolina, at Greenwood. South Dakota, at Alexandria. Tennessee, not selected. Texas, at Houston.
 Utah. at Oregon.
 Vermont, at Randolph Virginia, at Roanoke.
 Washington, at Seattle West Virginia, at Redwood. Wisconsin, at Wausau. Wyoming, at Casper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Carter Wins

Pinehurst, N C.. December 3o.-PhilIip Carter of New York defeated Charles Van Keuren of Englewood, up and s to play. and Frederick Snare of Havana, defeated D, G. Clayton of Philadelphia. l up in 2 holes in the first match round today of the midwinter golf tournament here Other survivors of the first frame include c. H. Williams of Philadelphia. who will play Carter Monday; Fillmore Robeson of Rochester. who will play Rob- ert Hunter of Noroton; W. L. Pierce, Jr.. of Englewood, who will meet Snare; K. c, shannon, II. of Brockport and Dwight L. Armstrong of Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
BRYAN COMING

Prohibitionists have completed plans for the appearance of William Jennings Bry- an in a public address at the Grand the atre Tuesday afternoon at o'clock, in the interest of the national prohibition movement. MT. Bryan will finish his ad- dress in time to go to Dothan, where he will speak to citizens of Houston coun- ty Tuesday evening. An effort is being made to give him a full house at each point. Many citizens will come to Mont gomery from other points in central Ala bama solely for the address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Recognition Dinner" to John M. Parker Will
 Be an Elaborate Affair

New Orleans, December 30-The list Of speakers for the recognition dinner" to be given here the night of January 8, to John M. Parker, who was the pro- gressive candidate for Vice President, was announced today by the committee in charge. Besides MT. Parker the list includes Judge Albert D. Nortoni, St. Louis; Theodore D. Wensel, Natchez, Miss, and Mayor Behrman of this city. Judge Charles A. O'Neill of the Louisiana supreme court will be toastmaster.
 Members of all political parties have reservations for the dinner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
HONUS WAGNER IS
 SOME TRAVELLER

Honus Wagner has made 1868 base hits in 10,19S trips to the plate. In 336S trips to first base are 303,120 feet and this does not include trips there on walks and errors. The number of feet named means 57 miles. How many more Wagner has travelled in making runs and reaching other bases is still another matter. but if he stays in base ball long enough he'll get to Mars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
HUMANE SOCIETY
Annual Meeting and Election of
 Officers on Tuesday

The annual meeting and election of officers of the Birmingham Humane society will be held Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at the council chamber of the city hall. Mrs. w. M. Wood, presi- dent, requests all members and friends of the society to be present, as much business is to be transacted.
 Reports of the officers, city and county will be made and plans out lined for the work of the coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Watch Services at
 St. Andrews Church

Watch" services will be held to- night at St. Andrews Episcopal church commencing at 10:3o o'clock. The Rev. W. s. Poyner, the rector, will conduct the evening service at this hour and instead of a sermon short talks will be made by the heads of the several church organizations and prominent laymen. Appropriate music will be rem dered by the choir. The services will be held in the parish house and the public is cordially invited.
 There will be holy communion this morning at 7:90 o'clock and morning prayer and sermon at II o'clock. Every body invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
SALARY BILL TO BE
 ATTACKED IN COURT
Mandamus Proceedings to Be Filed in Chancery Court Alleging Bill
 to Be Void

Mandamuss. proceedings directed against the bill putting certain coun- ty officials on a salary basis are to be filed in the chancery court, is freely stated at the courthouse in the near future. It is understood that the proceedings will attack the con- stitutionality of the bill which seeks to abolish the fee system. Certain sections of the bill are said to be in violation of the constitution of the state in placing county officials on a salary who have heretofore been on a fee basis. As to who will bring this suit is not stated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
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AAOAA ets5S OAANy
 of Germany by abandoning the defense of human freedom.
 Finally, these overtures attempt to justify in advance in the eyes of the world a new series of crimes-subma- rine warfare, deportations, forced la bor and forced enlistment of the in habitants against their own countries and violations of neutrality
 REFUSE TO CONSIDER
 Fully conscious of the gravity of this moment, but equally conscious of its requirements, the allied govern ments, closely united to one another and in perfect sympathy with their peoples, refuse to consider a proposal which Is empty and insincere.
 Once again the allies declare that no peace is possible so long as they have not secured reparation for violated rights and liberties, the recognition of the prin- ciple of nationalities and of the free existence of small states; so long as they have not brought about a settlement cal culated to end once and for all faRces which have constituted a perpetual men, ace to the nations and to afford the only effective guarantee for the future security of the. world.
 Tn conclusion the allied powers think 1t necessary to put forward the follow ing considerations, which show the spe- cial situation of Belgium, after two and half years of war. In virtue of the international treaties signed by five great European powers. of whom Germany was one, Belgium enjoyed before the war a special status, rendering her territory in- violahle and placing her, under the guar antee of the powers, outside all Euro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Stock Exchange Dealings
 Make New Record in 1916

New York, December 30.-Dealings in bonds on the New York stock ex- change during the year which closed yesterday totaled a par value of $1,- 5S,209.0 .000, and set new record. The toal in 1915 was $951,79S,000.
 Total dealings in stocks for 1916 were 234,67S.000 shares, compared with 173,89,000 in 1915. The years dealings in stocks have been exceeded only on three previous occasions. in 1901, 1905 and 1906. The records was set in 1906 with 284,063,459 shares.
 There were 76 days during the year in which stock exchange trading ex ceeded 100000 shares and on Decem- Der 21 transactions reached the high water mark of over 3,00O,000 shares
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Southern Has Sent
 Many Stars to Majors

The Southern league has been a most prolific source of valuable ma terial for the major leagues and many players who have made great records for themselves in the big show have first attained prominence in that or ganization. Among the more celebrated are Iris Speaker, Joe JaclSson Dave Robertson, Jake Daubert, Red" Smith, Zach Wheat. Casey Stengel, Rube Old ring, Harry Sallee, Rube Benton, Jim my Archer, Harry Coveleskie, Bobby Byrne, Milton Stock, Derrill Pratt, Nan Tucker. Joe Boehling, Bob Har- mon. bod Paskert Erskine Mayer and Tommy Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Better Than Spanking

Spanking does not cure children of bedwetting There is constitutional cause for this trouble. Mrs. M. Sum- mers. Box w. Notre Dame. Ind, will send free to any mother her successful home treatment, with full instructions Send no money, but write her today if your children trouble you in this way
 Don't blame the child. the chances are 1t can't help it. This treatment also cures adults and aged people troubled with urine difficulties by day or night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
DIXON FOSTER IS NEW s. c. COACH

Columbia, s. C., December S0.-W Dixon Foster, former Hampden-Sydney player, has been appointed head coach of the University of South Carolina football team for next season, it was announced here today. He succeeds Dr. Rice Warren. Foster coached the freshmen eleven last year. He will also coach the basketball and baseball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Hermann Will Retain
 Job, Says Ban Johnson

Chicago, December 30. = August Hermann, president of the Cincinnati Nationals, will undoubtedly be re- elected chairman of the national base ball commission at it's meeting in Cin- cinnati next Tuesday, President, John son of the American league said to- day.
 T can see no reason for a change in the personnel of the commission, de- spite reports to the contrary Mir Johnson said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Elliott Binzen Wins the
 Tennis Championship

New York December 30.--Elliott H. Binzen of Fordham university won the national indoor junior tennis cham pionship by defeating Henry B. o'Boyle of Georgetown university in the finals today, 6-1, 7-5, 6-3.
 William Botsford and Rowland B. Haines, Columbia university, won the doubles title, defeating Francis W. Hopkins and E. L. Hopkins Yale uni versity, 6-3 6-2. 4-6. 6-3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
COMPLETE TEXT OF
 JOINT ALLIED REPLY

pean conflicts. She was, however, in spite of these treaties, the first to suffer the aggression of Germany For this reason the Belgian government think it neces- sary to define the aims which Belgium has never ceased to pursue while fighting side by side with the entente powers for right and justice.
 BELGIUM WAS FAITHFUL
 Belgium has always scrupulously full filled the duties which her neutrality im- posed upon her. She has taken up arms to defend her independence and her neu- trality violated by Germany and to show that she remains faithful to her inter- national obligations.
 "On the 4th of August 1914, in the Reich stag, the German chancellor admitted that this aggression constituted an injus- tice contrary to the laws of nations and pledged himself in the name of Germany to repair it. During two and a half years this injustice has been cruelty az gravated by the occupying forces, which have exhausted the resources of the country ruined it's industries, devastated it's towns and villages and have been feSponSlple TOT lnHuInerdple HidSsSsSiSS' executions and imprisonments.
 At this very moment, while Germany is proclaiming peace and humanity 10 the world she is deporting Belgian citi- zens by thousands and reducing them to slavery.
 Belgium before the war asked for nothing but to live in harmony with her neighbors. Her King and her gov ernment have but one aim-the re-estab- lishment of peace and justice But they only desire peace which would assure their country legitimate reparation, guar antees and safeguards for the future."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Licenses Now Due

Corporation licenses are due and must be paid at the probate court tomorrow. After that time they are delinquent Be- tween 5000 and 4000 corporations in this county have not yet made this payment Extra clerks, it was announced at the probate court yesterday, will be put on to handle the anticipated rush.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
CLUB TO
 ELECT OFFICERS

Annual meeting and election of officers of the Birmingham Kennel club will be held on Tuesday night at o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Reports for the year will be made by the officers and plans made for the club events for next year. Other business will be transacted, and all members are urged to be present.
 In the Southern Pacific g. large under sea desert was recently discovered. Over it's whole area not vestige of plant or animal life could be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Railroad Lawyer Dies

New York, December 3O.-Fredercl1 W. Whitridge. railroad lawyer and writer on political economy, died here today after an operation for appendicitis Wednes- day. MT. Whitridge was president of the Third Avenue Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
Noted Medical Editor Dies

New York, December 30.-Dr. Claud Wheeler, editor of the New York Medical Journal since 1909, died of pneumonia to- day at his home in Brooklyn. He was born in Montreal in 1864.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
DiyOrces Granted

The chancery court granted 15 divorces during the month of December and % applications for legal separation were filed during the month. The numbers are about the usual average for the 3O- day period.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
ESCAPED CONVICT CAPTURED

Henry Stewart, Mobile convict, who es- capped from the stockade at Dixie in July, while serving four years for burglary, has been recaptured at Mobile, and will be returned to Dixie, where he will be required to complete his sentence. He lost his short term when he escaped. Stewards arrest was announced to the convict department by the sheriff of Mo bile county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-31
MRS. JUDD HEADS. ALABAMA SCHOOL. IMPROVEMENT WORK.
Mrs. Henderson Delivers Address at Closing Session of Association = Bryan
 Invited to the Capital

Montgomery, December 9O.-(SpeciaI) Mrs' Aebulon " Judd of Auburn was elected president of the Alabama School improvement association at the closing session of the annual meeting Saturday. She will succeed Mrs. R. L. Faucett of Prattville, who served during the past year.
 Mrs. Jack 1T. Cranford of Jasper was elected vice president to fill a vacancy, and Miss Jennie Burkes, head of the li- brary and reading circle work of the department of education, was appointed secretary and treasurer as the successor of Miss Clara Pitts, who filled this posi- tion during the past year.
 The closing session of the organiza- tion was devoted to addresses by mem- bers in which suggestions for the work of the new year were made.
 Mrs. Charles Henderson delivered an address at the Saturday morning session in which she emphasized the work fer the improvement of schools which Is now being done by the womens clubs of Ala bama and pledged the support of the or ganizations in any future campaigns of the school improvement association.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-22

There Is perhaps no other bird OF
land or sea SO keen of sight as the com
mon gull. To convince skeptical
friend of this an American naturalist
once made some interesting expert
ments. Two men We're passengers on
steamer making twenty miles an
hour. A dozen gulls followed them In
the steamers wake without apparent
effort and circled in graceful curves
over the water. Breaking cracker
biscuit into four parts. less than al
inch square each. the naturalist hand
el one piece to his friend and told him
to drop it into the seething waters on
the starboard
immediately the bit of biscuit became
Invisible to human eyes. and yet be-
fore it had gone thirty yards astern
gull detected it and. dipping into the
foam, secured it. One by one it picked
up the other bits of biscuit. though
neither of the two men could see them
Tearing off postage stamp from an
Old envelope the naturalist dropped it
overheard. The gull detected the waif
and made as If to pick it up. But when
within yard or so of it the bird saw
that 1t was nothing in his line and
glided upward again to his favorite
station on line with the topmost
truck
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-22
A Moneylaaa Man.

A man without money is body with.
out soul. a walking death, a specter
that frightens every one. His counte-
nance is sorrowful and his converse
ton languishing and tedious. If he
calls upon an acquaintance he never
finds him at home. and If he opens his
mouth to speak he is interrupted every
moment so that he may not have a
chance to finish his discourse. which 1t
is feared may end with his asking for
money. He is avoided like person
infected with disease and is regarded
as an incumbrance to the earth. Want
wakes him up in the morning, and mis-
cry accompanies him to bed at night
The ladies discover that he is an awk.
ward BOBBY. landlords believe that he
lives upon air. and If he wants any.
thing from n tradesman he is asked
for cash before delivery. - Bruno $
Weekly
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-22
Genius and Mediocrity.

: Corneille did not speak correctly the
language of which he was such a mas.
ter. Descartes was silent in mixed
society. Thcmistocles, when asked to
play on Il lutte. said. II cannot fiddle.
but l can make little village into a
great city" Addison was unable to
converse in company. Vergil was heavy
colloquially. La Fontaine was coarse
and stupid when surrounded by men.
The Countess Of Pembroke had been
often heard to say of Chaucer that his
silence was more agreeable to her than
his conversation. Socrates. celebrated
for his written orations. was so timid
that he never ventured to speak in
public. Hence 1t has been remarked,
"Mediocrity can talk; 1t is for genius
to observe"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-22
Mortgages.

Hoquiam Masonic Temple Asso.
to j. Z. Wilson, lot 10, block As.
Hoqulam ......... .155
David NJ. Ogden to j. Ed. Wilson
lot and e1a lot 8, block 6, No.
Hoquiam NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. so
Louis j. Mason and wife to J.
Ed. Wilson, part of lot 2, Sec.
2-17-10, SO of an acre ........ so
Henry G. Hoffman and wife ct al
to J. E. Wilson, lot Is, block
6, North Hoquiam ......... So
Frederick DAVIS and wife to j. Ed.
Wilson, lot 4, block 3, Little
1Oquldm .......... ........... oU
Mary Steuer to Clara Bode, WIZ
Of neA, Sec. 10-15-S .......... 40
John Hanninen and wife to Luel-
la NJ. McCaw, part of block B,
South Arbor, 21a acres ....... 25
James X. Mohney and wife to
Durland Trust Co. lot 4, Sec. 1,
lots 1, and and s1a OF nell
Sec. 2-1S-5 and lands in other
counties ................. q
Geo. B. Miller to Washington
Savings & Loan Asso. lot 8,
block 4, Pacific Land Co. Add.
Aberdeen ................ $1S05.6
Henry Kraft and wife to H. B.
Sweesy, lot 6, block 6, Park
Add. Aberdeen ............... 40
Lycurgus H. Nixon to Netherlands
American Mortgage Bank, swA
of seH, sec 2S-1S-6 ....... 80
Northumberland Land Co. to
Gertrude Croxall lot s. block
block 30, Weatherwax e Benn's
Add. Aberdeen ............6 900
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1916-09-22
The Louis Styles.

It was the French King Louis ri.
who invented gold lace, and it was
Louis XIV. who ordered all the silk
upholsteries Of the palace done in
white with figures Of gold and blue
and touch Of red. The louisine silks
are named after him, and all the
French kings Of the name Of Louis
have had their names brought down
to posterity through the invention of
some article Of dress. whether it be a
Louis Quinze heel or a Louis Seize
coat. while to Louis Quatorze belongs
the honor Of cuff and hat-London
Telegraph.