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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
METHODIST BROTHERHOOD
ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT

\ banquet with an object was served
by the Methodist church people last
night at the Randol hotel. But, despite
the fact that it had an object. it was
very enjoyable occasion.
The object was to organize a Meth
odist Brotherhood and that organiza-
ton was effected with unanimous con.
sent and with dispatch. .
Covers We're spread for 135 men,
and the women were kind enough to
prepare all kinds of good things to
eat, and to serve the good things in a
most delightful manner. The menu in
part consisted of cold turkey with
dressing and cranberry sauce. celery.
olives, pickles, preserves, ham, coffee
pie, cheese, etc. The serving was
generous, and the guests we're enter
tained with music Following the ban
quet, Morris Sass, as toastmaster in
troduced the speakers. Mr.. Sass
proved himself to be a seasoned after
dinner speaker and his able manage.
ment will give him many calls here.
after along the same line.
Byron Drew responded to the toast.
How to create interest in the Sunday
School among the church members"
Mr. Drew took the position that the
first way Of accomplishing this dc.
sired object was to furnish them with
a comfortable place, and advocated
among generous cheering that the
Broadway Methodist church needs a
new building. He also took the posi-
tion that there should be teachers
training class organized so that those
who come to Sunday school may be
well'taught and that their needs for
instruction might be met.
James \. Bass made response to
the toast, "The Greatest Need of the
Church Today Mr., Bass made a
most learned talk which showed the
Tesult OF thought along that line. and
gave It as his opinion as the creates.
need of the church rs manhood to
follow in the faith of their fathers
and to attend church.
The ioastmaster sought to get Judge
Champion into trouble by calling on
him at an unexpected moment and
assigning him to a subject foreign to
his thought but the Honorable Coun.
ty Court took good care Of himself ON
the occasion, and his speech caused
much merriment.
"Our Past" was a subject assigned
to W. S Wolyerton, and he is a man
well qualified to talk of that subject.
because he has been here and has seen
the Broadway Methodist church grow
from the time It was known as the
Lone Grove Mission to what It Is to.
da!> located in a beautiful home on
IN. Corner of b and Broadway, with
an elegant home for the pastor. He
told Of the early day struggles and
paid a compliment to the ministry
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12

The five army aviatora who com
peted in the government qualification
test and who reached the government
field at Hampstead, ~ v, after com.
pletine The return fight from Fhila.
delphia, were Lieutenant w II. Brick
ley, who drove 13O horsepower 81.
W. +. biplane. and, although CARRYING
c. II. Reynolds, q student instructor
as passenger, made the trip of 1l5
miles in seycnty-tWo minutes: Leon.
ard Barney, who made the flight in
seventyeight minutes; Captain !. f.
Barberry ninety minutes. Lieutenant
j. +. Miller one hour and twenty.
seven minutes, and Corporal II. Sal
mon, whose time was about that of
LIEUT. ant Miller.
1t "as said among the members Of
the aviltion school that Brickley's feat
considering the fact that he carried
a passenger was probably record for
the distance. Sergeant +. Eakruss.
who flew to Philadelphia with Lien.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
REPRESENTATIVE CANTRELl,s
OBJECTION TO REPORT CAUSES
CHANGE ,N PLANS.
WILL CITE LAWSON
Chairman Henry Asks House to Diree,
Rules Committee 20 Cite Lawson for
Contempt, II lie Refuses to Answer
Questions Of Committee.

Washington Jan. 12.-Artcr Reprc.
sentative Cantrell of Kentucky, demo.
crat dissenting from the views OF his
colleagues, had requested the recall OF
Lawson, Chairman Henry asked unani.
nous consent that the Wood leal, res.
ontion be re-committed and that the
committee be directed to cite Lawson
for contempt II he refused to answer
The committees questions. The reso.
luton was then committed to the
rules committee. and the plans for
closing the inquiry we're abandoned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
ENTRANCE TO MEETING ROOM IS
HEAVILY GUARDED - DISCUSS
PLANS.
TO AWAIT DECISION
Reported That No Definite Action win
se Taken by Railroad Workers.
Pending the Decision Of the Supreme
Court on Legality Of Law

Chicago, Ill.,, Jan. l. Tho entrance
to the meeting room of tine railroad
brotherhoods was heavily guarded, to-
day while they discussed probable
action on the opinion of the supreme
court in the Adamson case.
No statement was made. but it was
understood that they decided to do
nothing definite until after the courts
decision in the test case brought MP
from Kansas City in the Missouri OK.
lahoma a Gulf Railroads case.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
OWING TO THE DELEGATE STAGE
REACHED m NEGOTIATIONS.
SECRECY TO be MAINTAINED.
WASHINGTON SILENT
No Comment From White House Re.
g7raIn3 Reply Of Entente Allies 70
Peace Note--Wilson To-day Careful.
y Examining the Reply Of Allies.

washington, d. c., Jan. H. At the
white house today reucence was oh.
served regarding the entente note be.
cause Of the delicate stage in which
the negotiations are certain 90 enter
from this time
1t |ould be no surprise, should the
next move be conducted entirely in
secret without publication of the OK.
changes until some definite point has
been reached
President Wilson is today carefully
examining the entente reply.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
BERLIN SAYS TWO ATTACKS
WERE MADE BY THE BRITISH.
WHO WERE DRIVEN OUT.
LOSSES ARE HEAVY
Rumanian Town of Laburtea Capt. .
Yesterday by Teutons, According 10
Statement From Berlin - Russians
Being Driven Back.

Berlin, Jan. 12.-The British made
two attacks this morning on the
French front north Of the Ancre river.
where they gained initial success
north Of Beaucourt it is officially
announced, but were driven back in
a counter attack, with heavy losses.
A thrust near Sere broke down under
the German fire.
The Rumanian town OF Laburtea
was captured yesterday by the Teu-
tons, the Russians being driven bacl,
toward Sereth says an official an
nOuncement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
WILL
CARRY FIGHT
To CONGRESS
SECRETARY OF NAVY WILL MAKE
PERSONAL APPEAL TO CON.
eREss FOR APPROPRIATION FOR
ADDITIONAL YARDS. .pa

Washington, Jan. L.. - Secretary
Daniels will carry the fight for the
equipment of additional navy yards for
the construction Of battle cruisers to
congress, when he appears before the
house naval affairs committee Monday
to explain the situation that prevents
the department from awarding con.
tracts for the four big ships authorized
last year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
Reported 70 the House

Washington, Jan. l2.-The leak IN.
vesiigation was brought into the house
today with the report o; the demo.
cratic members of the rules committee
that no evidence had been found and
the republican minority report con.
tending that evidence of a leak had
been shown.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
To Try THAN
FOR At TEMPT
At SUICIDE
AUTHORITIES PLAN TO TRY FOR
ATTEMPTING SUICIDE As SOON
AS he Is ABLE TO LEAVE THE
HOSPITAL.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan 12.-farry
X Thaw is improving today and the
physicians say he viii be able to
leave the hospital in about two weeks
They don't believe he took poison
tablets. II is said that Thaw will be
tried here on charge Of attempting
suicide.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12

tenant p. W. Bagnall attempted the
return flight alone and landed at Red
Bank, n. j. Sergeant D. r. Moves
was forced TO land at Monmouth juno.
uon' J. c, Millman one OF those who
reached Philadelphia. did not start
with the others Lieutenant Norbert
Carolir, who landed at Monmouth
y. j., on the flight toward
Philadelphia. returned by train to
Hampstead
Captain Carberry said that longer
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
The Germans Say:

London, Eng Jan. II. - Specific
designations Of its terms of peace are
given in the entente reply 10 Presi.
dent Wilson'S note suggesting that the
belligerents outline the conditions on
which they would end the war. il is
learned by the Associated Press.
The terms |include the restoration.
and reparation for the damage sus-
tained, Of Belgium, Serbia and Monte.
negro and the evacuation Of the in.
yaded territoryof France, Russia and
Rumania. This step is to be accom-.
panied by such reparation as may be
considered just.
The reply goes on to say that the
central powers must consent to the
liberation Of Italians, Slavs, Ruman.
ians and Csech Slays from foreign
domination.
Retirement Of the Turkish empire
from Europe Is required. While Rus.
.sia's claim to Constantinople is not
specifically alluded to, the Turkish
clause is considered indirectly I'd
mean the replacement of Turkey by
Russia at the Dardanelles.
The terms also provide for the re.
organization Of Europe, guarantees OF
q stable regime founded on the re
spectlye nationalities and the liberty
and security Of all, great and small.
nations.
While AlsaccLorraine and the ltal.
ian Tyrol are not specifically named
yet the terms require the restitution
LOT territories previously severed from
.a',ied nations by force or contrary to
the wishes of their population. This
is considered clearly TO refer to Al.
sacoLorraiuc and the Italian Tyrol.
The assurances of Emperor Nicholas
OF Russia concerning Poland are also
ndorsod
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
KANSAS BANK ROBBED
Nine Hundred Dollars Taken From
Bank This Morning.

Wichita, Kan, Jan. l2.-The Cor.
win State bank was robbed of 5000
here this morning at Q o'clock by two
men, who locked the cashier and three
patrons OF the bank in the vault and
fled in = stolen automobile
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
PHILLIPS SUCCEEDS OSBORNE
Massachusetts Man Named Assistant
Secretary ef State.

Washington, d. C., Jan. l2.-Wn
liam Phillips Of Massachusetts. third
assistant secretary Of state, was today
nominated as assistant secretary OF
state, succeeding John 4. Osborne re-
signed Breckenridge Long. ST
Louis lawyer was nominated for
third assistant secretary of state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12

flights would be attempted as soon as
the weather moderated
In the pictures are seen some Of the
men who made the flight, with one OF
the machines. No / shows Lieuten.
ant Brickley's arrival, No. >, Lieuten.
ant Miller, who iro2e his nose in
hisht; No. 3, left to right, Captain
Boiling, First Aero company New
York national guard; Captain Carberry
ana Lieutenant Miller; no 4, Corporal
Salmon
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
WILSON ADDRESS BY PHONE
Inauguration Committee Plans 10 Send
Address Over Special Telephones.

Washington. d. c.. Jan. le.-The
presidential inaugural committee has
taken up with the telephone com.
panies the feasibility of having tele.
phones installed for gatherings
throughout the country to hear presl.
dent Wilson's inaugural address on
March 9Th.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
WEATHER FORECAST

New Orleans, La, Jan. l2.-
The weather forecast for OK.
lahoma for tonight is gener.
ally fair and much colder with
cold wave. Temperature will
be below 20 degrees. Satur.
day fair and colder.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12
ENTENTE NOTE:
GIVING TERMS
REACHES j. s.
RESTORATION OF OCCUPIED TER.
RlToRY AND PREPARATION FOR
DAMAGE ARE AMONG THINGS
ASKED.
Basis Of Peace.
The Allies demand.


Restoration Of Belgium, Serbia and
Montenegro and complete reparauon
for damage they suffered.
Evacuation Of invaded portions Of
France. Russia aud Rumania, with Just
roparaton.
Liberation of Italians. Slays. Ru-
manians and Czech Slava from for.
eign domination.
Retirement of Turkish empire from
Europe CThis is taken to mean the
replacement of Turkey by Russia at
the Dardanellos).
REORGANIZATION Of Europe. guaran.
tees of stable regime. founded on the
respective natioualitics and security
.of all great and small, nations.
Restitution Of territories previously
severed from allied nations by force
.or contrary to the wishes of their
populations. CThis is considered TO
refer to Alsace.Lorraino and the Ial.
ian TyroD.
The Germans Say:
The entente answer to the central
powers peace suggestion prevents an
answer but neulras are told the Ger.
man aim of liberty has been attained
and peace acceptable to al lis possible.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12

We are perfectly neutral in this
War. We don't care who makes peace
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
Wholesale Grocers
 Telegraph Approval of
 McAdOo's Appointment

Birmingham wholesale grocers hearti ly indorsed at their meeting yesterda, the announcement of the Presidents plans to have the railroads of the coun try taken over by the government. ant telegram was sent to Secretary Nc Adoo by President Charles G. Davis upon the instructions of that body ap proving his appointment as chairman o the governing board.
 The telegram sent by Mr. Davis was a. follows:
 At meeting of the Birmingham Wholesale Grocers' association just adjourned, I was directed to send you telegram stating that the members had read with hearty approval the proclamation of the President in ref erence to transportation problems, and that the association pledges it. self in every way possible to aid the President in this and all efforts to win the war.
 To that end we will at once take steps to see what further use can be made of the waterways of this dis trict, realizing that on account of the serious railroad congestion these waterways properly handled can be of vast benefit in this district.
 CHARLES G. DAVIS, President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
GERMAN RESERWST
 !. IS UNDER ARREST AT MONTGOMERY
Man Has Been Held at Camp Sheridan B Days Without Public
 Knowledge

Montgomery, December 2S.-(Spe- cial.) )--After being held incommunicado for S5 days at Camp Sheridan, Gus | tave Deppe, German reservist, whose newspaper at Rockford, H., known as "The Germania," was denied mail privilege by the government several weeks ago, was transferred to the Montgomery county jail Friday night and confined to await the action of federal authorities
 Deppe was picked up by the military police and was imprisoned at the camp without any information leaking out. No one knew he was held until he was brought to the jail Deppe claims to be a salesman for an Indianapolis firm and that he was sent here as the Montgomery agent.
 He talks broken English but appears to be a wide-awake business man. He
 has two brothers in the German army. but claims he has taken out first pa - pers as an American citizen Authori- ties have demanded that he produca | them, but so far he has failed to do so.
 He will be held for instructions from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29

Bessemer, December 2s.-(SpeciaL)-Ihe car load of coal which was received py Mayor B. c. Jones was opened tnls morning promptly at 8 o'clock, as an nounced. and long lines of Bessemer poor and a large crowd of negroes were in waiting. The car is located at the Alabama Great Southern siding, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets on Carolina avenue, and the coal was solu in small quantities. The people in me had buckets, sacks, barrels and other receptacles. The coal was sold at $4 per ton, but only 500 pounds was allowed to be sold to any one person. George Sha"' sanitary inspector, was in charge Of the car, and announced that only very little was left tonight and that 1t would be sold early in the morning. Mayor Jones expects to receive two cars of coal next week, which will be sold as above During the winter there has been from 15 to 20 cars of coal distributed here by city officials, which has greatly relieved the coal situation,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
BANKHEAD HIGHWAY
 COMMITTEE MEETS

The executive committee of the
 board of directors of the Bankhead Ma tional Highway association met in Bir- mingham yesterday with Col. T. S. I'lowman, president of the association and chairman of the committee presid- ing. There was a full attendance of the committee.
 Secretary J. A. Rountree made full report of the work that had been ac- conplished by the association. and he was authorized to proceed at once to push the work Of the organization on tho estern branch of the Bankhead national highway, also to commence to prepare for the annual meeting of the association, Which nects In Little Rock
 of April 1S-19, 19l8
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
CAR SUBCOMMITTEE PLEDGES EFFORTS TO UNIFIED OPERATION


 The Birmingham committee of tn, commission on car service being in ses sion at Il 9. m., central, or F noon eastern time, today. unanimously adopt ed the following resolution:
 Whereas. this committee being in session at the hour, when in the wis dom of our president the entire rail- road facilities of the United States were united in the common cause of humanity, it seems appropriate that we give expression thereon, Therefore, be it resolved, This committee unanimously pledge it's best efforts individually and collec- lively to the furtherance of the uni fled operation of the lines and fla cilities under our Jurisdiction Subject to the instructions of our superior officers) and hereby renew our pledge of loyalty to our government, our President, the director general of transportation and such constituted authorities as may be later named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
NEWS OF EN!SLEY

Lewis A. Glover, a white man 4j years of age, was killed by the break ing of a chain block at the Barrett Manufacturing company at Fairfield yesterday morning at 11:S0 o'clock He is survived by a widow and three children. Funeral arrangements will not be made until the arrival of his son, Luther, from Camp Wheeler, a; Macon, Ga He resided at 2609 Ave- nue C..
 Mrs. Ellen Nora Austin died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Matilda Smelling, at 4o9 Twenty ty-fifth street yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. The remains were shipped to Gurley last night by Echols & Angwin, where in- torment will be made today
 Coleman Gilbert, a news carrier of Ensley, was held up by a negro as he was carrying papers on his route north of the steel plant Thursday aft ternoon at dark. The carrier was re- lieved of $5 in cash. On account of the darkness young Gilbert could give only a meager description of the ne- gro and the police have been unable to locate him.
 The fire department answered a call to Jefferson avenue yesterday after noon, where the flue to the house of w. I. Phillips caught on fire. Little damage was done.
 Funeral services over the body of Adley Christerson, aged 20, who died from pneumonia on Twenty third street Thursday afternoon, will be held Sunday afternoon.
 The Fifth Sunday Union Musical as- at the Republic church Sunday. Dim ner will be served at the church.
 The announcement of the marriage of Miss Cory Louise Young to MT. Rupert Franklin Jones last Saturday afternoon came as a surprise to their friends. The ceremony took place at the parsonage. of the Ensley Methodist church with Rev. Claude O'Rear Of ficiating. After spending week with his parents at Blocton they are at home with Mr. and Mrs. E. w Young at Vineville.
 J. Craig Chisholm, who is connect ed with the convict department of Dallas county, has returned to his home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. DeWalt Craig and Mrs. R. A. Brody.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

The Saturday matineegoers of Bir- mingham will find an excellent pro- gramme of Keith vaudeville at the Lyric this afternoon, programme that is, featured with high-class acts and well known entertainers.
 Jess Willard and Harry Leonard are on the bill and this pair of entertain CTS are among the cleverest
 The McIntyres are Americas pre- mier marksmen and they perform some wonderful shots.
 Harry Meyers and his novelty min strels are one of the features of the bill. The aggregation is Hebrew min- strel and it abounds in comedy, dane- ing and singing. The Mutual reel life pictures are educational and interest. ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
SOCIAL EVENTS

One of the prettiest affairs of the sea- son was given Thursday afternoon at the attractive home of MT. and Mrs. M. B. Purdy, on Eighth avenue, when their little sons, Harold and Robert, cele- brated their fifth and eighth birthdays. The living room was tastefully~arranged in Christmas decorations and cut flow CTS, while the dining room was beautiful Tn its decoration of red, white and blue. The central decoration of the table was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
At Loew's Bijou

The best bill of the season is on al Loew's Bijou for today, ending the last half of the week. It Is an exception ally we'll balanced trio of headline acts, backed by two good bills that fill in nicely.
 The pictures are very good, Kitty Gordon in Pearls and Diamonds" be- ing an exceptional film, wherein the gorgeously dressed star shows her finery to a great advantage.
 Tommy Hayden, Hopkins-Axtell com pany and Daisy Harcourt are the top notchers on the bill, and comedians a-plenty they are, with a line of fun and chatter, songs and skits that will please everyone. Prices include war tax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
PERSONAL

M. D. Friedman, we'll known local musician and business man. is i'll of pneumonia at St. Vincent's hospital. MT. Friedman's many friends are very anxious over his condition, which is as good as could be expected for the present. and hopes for his rapid re- covery are entertained. He is a broth CT of Leon w. Friedman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
CLASS ENTERTAINMENT

The senior class of 1917 was compli- mented tonight when George Hazelwood entertained at the attractive home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs R. V. Hazelwood, on Owen avenue. at Jonesboro The lower floor was thrown open and was artisti- cally arranged in Christmas colors, holly and mistletoe being used in profu- sion. The punch bowl was enveloped in green holly, with red berries, from which punch was served by Mrs. R. V. Hazel wood. Dancing was the feature of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5s1

the birthday cake, with red and green lighted candles on 1t, while narcissi were used in profusion During the afternoon games were indulged in, David DeJar- nette winning the prize for the donkey contest, after which sandwiches cake and fruit punch were served. Mrs. Purdy was assisted in serving the younk folks by Mrs. J. T. DeJarnette, Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. D. E. Spain. The chill dren were presented with miniature Santa Clauses as favors.
 Miss Zelua Lefkovits was a charming hostess yesterday when she entertained the members of the Tuesday Bridge club. The house was tastefuliy arranged Tn cut flowers and ferns, while three tables were used for the players. After se- ries of games, the prize was won by Mrs. Joe Little. The members were presented with miniature Christmas packages as souvenirs, having been used as mint holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-29
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS BERNEY GILLEN. Correspondent

evening. During the evening the guests were ushered into the dining room, where prettily appointed table awaited them, the central decoration being a huge vase of narcissi. A delicious salad course with hot chocolate was served. The host was assisted in his duties of the hour by his mother. Mrs. R. V. Ha- zelwood, and his grandmother, Mrs. George ". Patton