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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
On the morning she was stack.

Ou Ile moiullls3 o"0 'o'o o'A"~
en-, upon being asked regarding
her health, she, smiling, replied,
Il feel fine, today" and indeed
/ seemed as if she had been feel
10 fine for more than a week.
,ut great was the shock to the
tamily and all concerned, to know
that in one hour after making
this statement she was suffering
greatly. Though every aid and
attention possible were given her,
she neversreceived any perma'
nent ease until the end came at
1856 Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Wallace, or aunt Lydia,
as most every one knew her, was
born December Is, 1914, in St.
Tammany parish. There she re.
sided until her marriage She
was the daughter Of a family OF
six girls and one boy. On March
81, 1864, she was married to Jor-
don M. Wallace of this parish,
and took up her abode here. TO
this union were given five child"
rem, fonr girls and one boy, of
which Mr.. Dolpho is the young
est. She was spared to see all
| of these reach woman and man
hood. Three of these have pre-
coded her to glory.
In the spring Of 1888 God saw
| fit to remove her beloved hus.
band FROM his earthly home. Two
other daughters were removed
later, and only two short months
ago He called her yet single
daughter Lenorah Jane to hel
eternal home.
| After the death Of her husband
Ishe continued to live at the ole
|place with her children. seeing
them, each one in turn step ou
Into the world, until about four.
teen years ago, when she came
to live with her son Dolpho.
| Here she has lived since.
| Mrs. Wallace was a member oil
Fisher church and had beer
since her abode here.
Though this lady had many
trials and fluctuations, she was
never known to murmur, but bore
them bravely and patiently
| Those who knew her most and
best. cannot speak too highly OF
her. Whatever task was before
her she performed to the best OF
her ability, truthful in all het
dealings and never backbiting.
In these respects, as we'll as
others, she was an example
WORTHY of imitation.
| She is survived by five sisters.
lone brother, two children, twenty
four grand children and thirteen
great grand children, besides a
lhost Of friends here and every
iwhere that she is known.
| The friends of the bereavet
ones offer their sympathies anc
try to enter with them into this
lgreat sorrow,-but we do more
1--we offer our Savior, our Com.
forter, our Helper in the time
of trouble. He can bring greater
balm to your hearts than any
mortal can offer.
1--WE know: There is, no, no othe'
lWho can take the place of mother
lStill: We can meet her over there
Far beyond all pain and care,
There no grief nor sorrow know
just to sing and praise forever.
more.
AS the years come and as they &c
Some will stay, but some must 60,
1t may be you it may bel,
For all mankind is born to die.
So let US labor for the prize
Awaiting US beyond the skies,
The blessed reunion with Que
another,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
Sheriff Sale. No. $3.50.
Geo. W. Roster
VS..
Morgan E. Adams.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
Of an order Of seizure and sale issued
out Of the 10Th judicial District Court
of La, in and for Washington Parish,
in the above entitled cause, and
to me directed, l will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder, on
Saturday, January Is, 1917
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, to-
wit:
East half of sw4 of Section or Head
right No. AZ in Township 8, south,
Range 10, east, st, Helena Meridian.
Terms of sale-Cash without benefit
OF appraisement.
This the 7th day of December, 1916
j. E. Bateman, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
Funeral of Miss Ellis Held.

Amitc City, La, Dec 1.-The
funeral of Miss Margaret Ellis,
sister of thc late Congressman
e. JOHN Ellis, Hnu Of Judge 1.
G. ". Ellis, who died Tuesday
morning vt the home Of Judge
7. G. W. Ellis in New Orleans,
took place this afternoon at 3
o'clock at "Ingleside::" the sub
urban home which has been III
the ellis family for many gener-
atoms. The service was per-
formed by Rev. Paul Brown,
pastor of Natchitoches, assisted
by Rev, Henry II. Young, the re-
firing pastor of the Amite Meth.
odist Church.
The funeral was very largely
attended. Inlcrment was made
in the Ellis Cemetery.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-12-07
Mrs. j. VOL BROCK, Editor.

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-03

UNINTENTIoNAL SUICIDES. -
Three women found dead in their
chairs about a gas stove in a small
closed sitting room in an Ohio town
were the first victims of carbon mon
oxide poisoning this fall.
The women had gathered for a
quiet chat, with sewing in hand, and
the gas from the stove had put them
into a stupor which ended in death.
Many persons will die thus need
lessly and without warning before
spring comes again.
The tragedies will be due in most
instances to the use Of gas stoves
which are not connected with a fue,
or to the use Of gas heaters In I'M
ventilated rooms, or to the use of
rubber pipes or other temporary con-
nections which break easily, or
which may be accidentally discon-
nected.
Even a small quantity Of carbon
monoxide may prove fatal. When
inhaled it combines with the red col
oring matter of the blood in such
way that it prevents the absorption
of oxygen. One per cent of it in the
air will kill a horse in two minutes.
The symptoms of carbon monox-
ide poisoning are headaches, dizzi-
ness and nausea. Persons who sleep
in unventilated rooms often wonder
why they have some Of these symp-
toms in the morning. Their head
aches would disappear if they would
throw open the windows of their
bedrooms every night
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-03

Gas heaters are often installed in
bathrooms without outside connec-
tons. And at this season Of the year
a small gas stove is sometimes set
up temporarily to take the chill from
part >of the house. When these
things are handled carelessly, TRACE
dies may result.
Most towns have fairly good laws
governing the sale of gas heaters
which are dangerous, but in spite of
the regulations, thoughtless persons,
women. who are too busy to stop to-
think, and uniformed or irresponsi-
BILE persons manage somehow to mis-
use gas as a fuel at terrible risk of
their own and others lives,
Safety first:
Do not use a. gas stove without
flue connections.
Be sure that the flue does not get
Choked up.
Have a fresh air crack" in the
window or door of every room in
which a gas heater is burning.
-O-O-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
President Greets Japanese
 Emperor on Opening of
 Transpacific Wireless

Washington, November 15.-The opening of direct transpacific wireless service be- tween the United States and Japan, through the Marconi company, was sig nalized today with the following mes sage from President Wilson, to which a reply is expected during the day:
 ITO His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Japan, at Tobio:
 The government and the people of the United States of America send greetings to your imperial majesty, and to the peo- pie of Japan, and rejoice in this triumph of science which enables the voice of America from the far west to cross the silent spaces of the world and speak to Japan in the far east hailing the dawn of a new day May this wonderful event confirm the unbroken friendship of our two nations and give assurance of never ending interchange of messages of gool will. May the day soon come when the voice of peace. carried by these silent messengers, shall go into all the world and it's words to the end of the world.
 ssWOODROW WILSON,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
Agreement on Mexican
 Situation Now in Sight

Atlantic City, N. J., November 15.-Un- less new and unexpected opposition de- velops, members of the Mexican-Ameri- can joint commission believed tonight an agreement covering the withdrawal of the American punitive expedition, and a method of border control will be ready by the end of the week for submission to the two governments. Announcement that an agreement was in sight was made by Ignacio Bonillas, one of the Mexican representatives, at the close of a session that had lasted until night.
 The altered attitude of the Mexicans developed at the second session today. although 1t was not attended by Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mexican chair man. who did not return from Phila- dolphin until late tonight. He was ac, companied here by Mexican Ambassador Designate Arredondo and Mrs. Arredondo No significance seemed to be attached to the coming of the ambassador
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

&ENEHAL NEWS 1---No IulI yet in big battle on the SOmme front. U. S. Steel adds &5 to price of standard rails. David ID. Overton Is taken to Mad ison for arrnignment. Change of venue not to be asked in OvcrtOn trial. Hughes lead in Minnesota is cut on late returns. Railroads want to know scope of AdamsOn law. To take drastic action for relief of car shortage. Trabue on stand in own defense. Government will defend all suits on Adamson law. President thanks great west.for it's confidence.
 Washington talks about changes in Wilson cabinet. 2-New battery of ovens to be erected. 3-Mississippi city host to Baptists. 7-BeIated buyers of steel products find trouble in placing orders. asks aid in wiping out deficit.
 LOCAL NEWS 2-Ward Is looking for olive tree. 5-WOmen's votes had much to do with Wilson victory. What just one golf course did for Birmingham in one day. Alabama has no law permitting ab- sentee voting. Eastern bankers will spend day fin city.
 Gulf States steel continues to rise. Annual meeting of Alabama cngi- neers.
 Good roads men told what can he Done in Jefferson. 7-TuscnlOOsa Apoks like winner for next federation. 0-Miners are coming back from the north.
 FEATURES NFo0tlights and Screen. 4-Edit0rial comment. G-Society and Dolly DaIrymple. 
 SPORTS S-PropOsed amendment to baseball constitution considered. CommOdOres working hard for bat tie with Plainsmen. Jefferson to entertain governors and players. Southern colleges rank we'll in scOrfng points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
GOVERNMENT WILL !. DEFEND ALL SUITS
 ON ADAMSON LAW Department of Jutsice Is- sues Statement That It
 Will Take Charge of
 Fight in Courts

Washington, November 15.--Suits bs railroads questioning she constitution ality of the eight hour law were filed today in many parts of tho country and the departmea. of justice laid plans to defenl them. M
 No offer has vet Leen made by the rain, ads to settle the question by one test case. Ir was said officially that Attorney Ga1ctal Gregory has made TO such pro2osi,iep 10 the railroads and the department Is rlanning to con test each suit as 1t comes up for hear ing. Assistant Attorney General Un- oerwood will have direct charge of the governments defense and Frank Ha- german of Kansas City, has been re t,ined to assis- hin. Mir. Underwood expects to appear personally in most of the cases. but their number make It necessary to employ other special counsel,
 The attorney general and solicito-.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
California Republicans Who Kidnapped" Hughes on
 Tour Blamed by ROwell

San Francisco, November Rochester H. Rowell, chairman of the republican state central committee, issued state ment today charging that the republicans who undertook to look after Charles E. Hughes during his trip through California, not only made a bad job of it, but sup pressed and disobeyed instructions from the east. The statement planes them for the loss of the state from the re- publican column.
 If the advice and practically the de- mands of the national managers of MT. Hughes campaign had not been defied and suppressed by those temporarily ic ellarge of itsiu Casifcrlia," the statement said "Mr. Hughes would now be- beyond question: President-elect of the United States
 Francis V. Keesling, chairman of the republican state central committee at the time MT. Hughes was in the state, said; "I'm not going to say anything. The telegrams were all published at the time. y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
CALIFORNIA SAFE

San Francisco. November 5.-Predic- tions that the lowest democratic elector in California will run ahead of the high est republican elector were made tonight by democratic leaders after watching the slowly augmenting returns from county clerks.
 "The difference will be about 600 in fa- vor of the democrats said Sidney M. Van Wyck, Jr., chairman of the demo- cratic campaign committee.
 Available returns were considered in themselves not an index of the selection, approximately, because they were from smaller counties, most of which had given Wilson good maiorlties They showed the lowest democrat 14,773 ahead of the highest republican, but nearly all the big counties still were missing.
 Los Angeles, November 15--one pre- cinct in Los Angeles was thrown out today by the board of supervisors in their checking preliminary to the off cial canvass because it's tally sheet showed three more votes than were re- corded in the registration book. This precinct was credited with 125 votes for Hughes and 1S9 for Wilson.
 Errors such as this and the striking out of IA tallies for prohibition electors on a tally sheet caused F election of flcials to be summoned to explain their work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
With 46 Out of S6 Counties Officially Counted, Now
 Only 385
DEMOCRATS HOPE YET
 THAT STATE IS SAFE
The Situation in California Remains the Same, With No Seemingly Possible Chance for Result
 to Be Changed

St. Paul, Minn., November 15-With 4c out of s6 counties in Minnesota having turned in their tabulation sheets to the secretary of state. and with unofficial returns from the remainder, including Hennipin and Ramsey counties, Mir. Hughes plurality was cut down to 3S5. The total vote was: Wilson. 17779S; Hughes, 17s,1S3.
 The sheet from Renyille county made the big difference over last nights lead of more than 1000 credited to the repub- lican candidate. Hennipin and Ramsey returns are expected tomorrow, and enough gain for the President in these two counties and the other 8 not hav- ing reported possibly to change the re- suit
 The official vote, checked over at the capital today, gave Wilson 6s,5sS and Hughes SO,0T5, indicating big lead for the republican candidate outside the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. notwithstanding the plurality of 1922 Du- luth and St. Louis counties gave the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
CHANGE OF VENUE
 NOT ID BE ASKED IN 0VERT0N TRIAL
Counsel of Prisoner Admit as Much Before Arraign- ment - Jurisdiction of
 Court Questioned
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

Huntsville, November 16.-CSpecia1.) David D. Overton will be arraigncd at 10 o'clock this morning before Judge B. NJ. Miller in the Madison county cir cult court.
 At o'clock this morning, in charge of Deputy Sheriffs Dyas and Manning overton arrived in Huntsville. after m uneventfuI trip from Montgomery, where he had been confined for the past two months. Upon his arrival in Hunts yflle he was quickly transferred to the Madison county jail to await his nr- raignmcnt. Overton had no comment to make for publication, and he ap- peared in excellent health.
 This morning in the historic Madi- son county courthouse will begin the fight to save David D. Overton, former circuit court clerk and chief of police, his chief counsel, Judge B. M. Allen of Birmingham, is expected to make known the probable plans of defense It is indicated that there will be no motion filed for change of venue, but that the Jurisdiction of Judge Miller and that of the special prosecutors will be questioned in pleadings that will be filed at the opening of court this morning.
 JUDGE ALLEN TALKS
 Judge B. M. Allen was questioned by the staff representative of The Age
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
ID TAKE DRASTIC
 ACT|0NF0R RELIEF
 SHORTAGE 0F CARS
McChord States This May Be Necessary to Secure Cooperation of Rail-
 road Representatives

Louisville, Ky, November 15.-Drastic action for the relief of the shortage of cars in certain sections of the country is expected to result from the confer ence here Friday between a commit tee of railroad presidents and Commis- sioner c. c. McChord. This is the belief of a majority of the railroad represen- tatives present at hearings being held here in connection with an investigation by the commissioner into the exchange and return of equipment by the country's s railroads.
 Railroad representatives believe that the committee of five presidents, which will represent the American Railway as sociation, will endeavor, in conjunction with Commissioner McChord, to work out some arrangement which will relieve the shortage of all sorts of equipment and to lay plans for such revision of the car service rules as will prevent their re currence.
 Commissioner McChord, commenting to- day upon the fact that many railroads were not represented at the hearings. declared that though he was reluctant to do so, it seemed he wddld have to take action to compel the desired repre- sentution.
 Roanoke. Va, November 15.--An offi- cial of the Norfolk and Western railway here today, in announcing the lifting of the embargo on coal against the Illi- nois Central railway, which had been placed. he said. because the latter had ''confiscated several hundred of the Nor folk and Western's cars and sent them tol their mines," said that the present coal shortage is due to three things:
 First. the shortage of labor in tho mines, which hindered the supply dur ins August and September
 Second, the shortage of ears which fur ther decreased the coal supply.
 Third, the determination of munitions factories and other factories to get coal at any price
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
PRESIDENT THANKS GREAT WEST FOR
 ITS CONFIDENCE
Says Invitations to Visit Tug" at His Heart, But Business Comes Before
 Pleasure

Washington, November 15.-President Wilson expressed his gratitude to the people of the west for their support in the election in messages sent tonight in reply requests that he visit that section before Congress opens. He said he would be unable to make the trip at present because of critical duties. but promised to go west later if possible.
 The President sent the following tele- gram to William H. King. successful cam didate for the United States Senate from Utah.
 "The invitation to visit the west tugs hard at my heart because feel deeply grateful to all the west for the splendid and generous support you have given me; but I would not be worthy of their gem erous confidence if were to leave my desk at time when duties of the most critical and pressing sort crowd upol me. I am promising myself the pleasure of (Centinuea en Page sevenl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
WASHINGTON TALKS ABOUT CHANGES IN ! WILSON'S CABINET Eumored Four of Present Members Will Resign.
 Thought West Must
 Be Recognized
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, November 15--(SpeciaD Sbrrnal announcement from the White kouse that there will be no cabinet Ranges after March 4, has not suf- feed to allay rumors that at least Eur of the present members will vol htarily retire.
 @The four concerned in this runlor are Acretaries McAdoo. Burleson. Redfield Nd Houston.
 Mt is said that Mir. McAdoo desires 1 re-enter the business world for He purpose of making money in pro- Hrtion to his fine talent. and that \ is determined that 1t shall. not be kid that the President filled an im-
 rtant government niche wi:h son
 Jaw. Garter Glass of Virginia, is
 kntioned as the man most likely to
 cceed McAdoo.
 secretary Burleson, in his rumored
 kcntion of resigning, is moved, it is
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
Flagler's Widow Marries

New York, November 15.-Mrs. Mary Lily Flagler. widow of Henry M. Flag Ter, one of the organizers of the Stand ard Oil company, was married here to- day to former Judge Robert Worth Bingham. of Louisville. Ky. The we'd ding took place at2the home of Mir. aud Mrs. Pembroke Hbhes, the Rev. Dr. George Morgan Ward, rector of the Flagler chapel at Palm Beach. off ciating. Only members of the immed- fate family attended. The engage ment of the couple was announced here November 5. and was the result of a friendship of more than 20 years standing, renewed at house party last year. They first met at com mencement exercises at the University of Vermont, 23 years ago. Mrs. Flag Ter inherited an estate estimated al as high as $7o.Ooo,oOO from her first husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
NEW MEXICO COUNT

Santa Fe. N. M., November 15.-Official figures on the election received by the secretary of state today from Bernalillo, Taos and Torrance counties added 495 votes to Hughes total and M3 to Presi- dent Wilson's aggregate. With these taken into account the vote now stands: Hughes, 29.757; Wilson, 31,796; reduc- tion of Wilson's lead from last night s figures of 1s7 votes.
 The largest change was in Torrance county where no reports on the presi- dential vote previously had been re- ceived from eight precincts.
 Official reports now have been received from eight counties with 206 precincts. There are 20 of the 63S precincts in the state from which no report has been re- ceived Most of them are small and normally are republican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16

Montgomery, November 15.-At c'eloch might D, D. o~or c fcrrfer clerk of Madison county. charged with the murder of Probate Judge w. T. Law Ter, left Montgomery fer Huntsville to be arraigned for trial, which is sched- uled for next Tuesday morning. Over ton was in charge of A. J. Dyas former chief of police of Huntsville, and A. Manning. both deputy sheriffs from Mad ison county.
 Overton refused to discuss the case in any way before leaving here. but heartily thanked his jailors for their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
|DA VID D. OVERTON IS TAKEN TO MADISON
 FOR A RRAIGNM ENT
Prisoner Leaves Montgomery O'Clock Wednes- day Evening in Charge of Deputy Sheriff Dyas-Many in Jail Office Wished Him
 Luck" at Time of His Departure

courtesies to him. Many in the jail of- flee "wished him iuck,'' and to all ot those he returned thanks cheerily. Nc member of his family saw him today, although his daughter was a caller at the jail office with a package for him.
 Deputy Sheriff Dyas said the party was due in Huntsville at ? o'clock Thursday morning and he entertains no fears for the safety of the prisoner. He stated all Madison county is interestingly excited over the approaching trial as we'll as the partial report expected from vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-16
FRENCH ADMIT LOSSES

Paris, November 15.-Strong German prces attacked the French today north lad south of the Somme river, but, ac- birding to the bulletin issued by the war |ffice tonight, were able to gain only linn ed advantages at the cost of very heavy .sses. The Gerfnans gained a footing |l the French advanced positions in the |orthern corner and 5stern outskirts of |t. Pierre Vast d, They also made |ome progress in .ae eastern section of be village of Pressoire.
 The text of the statement follows: "On the Somme front the battle con- { nued with violence the whole day. The benny made a strong effort with con- derable effectives at the same time orth and south of the river. The resist |nce of our troops held back the as- luts of ir adversaries, who were able
 obtain aited advantages at the
 rice of vel losses.
 North of the Somme an attack was
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