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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
BATTLES ARE FOUGHT WHEN TEMPERATURE IS b BELOW ZERO
Under Terrible Conditions of Cold Germans Continue Advance Across Noun
 tains Into M0ldavia

Berlin, January 12.-(By Wireless.l The advance of the Austro- German troops across the wooded Carpathians into Moldavia is being hampered by the unfavorahle condition of the ter rain. In discussing the campaign in Moldavia the military critic of the Overseas News agency says:
 Simultaneously with the capture of the southern bank of the Sereth from the Russians, German and Austro- Hun .garian troops are pushing ahead ir- Hresistibly across the Carpathians into Moldavia The fighting ground there is made up of narrow canyons, snow cov- cred mountain summits and impenetra- ble forests.
 Cannon must be lowered into the gorges by ropes and then lifted up in the same manner on the other side. Ammunition and food must be carried mostly on the backs of the soldiers.
 There has also been bad weather and snowstorms and the temperature has reached Is degrees below zero. The achievements of these troops must be considered among the greatest of the war, for, in spite of all the difficulties, they are pushing the enemy back step by step.
 The troops of the central powers already have reached the outlet from the mountains where the Russians and Rumanians in prepared positions are attempting vainly to bring the ad- vance to a standstill. The southern wing in the Putna and Suchiza valleys is menacing the Russian flank north of Fokshani. Farther 'northward in the Oituz valley the defenders have been thrown back by the advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS
Fair and Warmer"

Unquestionably one of the funniest farce comedies seen on the local stage in years is Fair and Warmer,' which was presented at the Jefferson theatre last night before a large audience, be- ginning an engagement of two night performances and a matinee.
 Once the play got well launched and
 the preliminaries were out of the way
 there was hardly dull moment and the action most of the time drew continuous laughter. Avery Hopwood. author of the piece has devised a plot that is in itself decidedly amusing and has contributed so many witty speeches that even the most indifferent company could make a performance diverting
 With two such capable principals as Sager Midgley as Billy Bartlett and Edna Hubbard as "Blanny," in the cast
 and a fairly good supporting company the farce was acted in capital style. MT Midgeley. who resembles Frank Dan
 iels in face, figure and manner, as Billy
 Bartlett, the model husband who becomes temporarily fallen man." is admirably suited to the part and plays it extreme ly we'll Miss Hubbard was equally good as the unsophisticated wife whose scheme to teach her supposedly gay young hus-
 band the error of his ways resulted in so many comical situations. Lillian Herne as Mrs. Bartlett Harland Tucker as Jack Wheeler, Percy Benton as Phillip Evans, Miriam Masters as Tessie and John E.
 Trevor as Harrigan, the van man, were other members of the company who de-
 serve favorable mention.
 The farce is based on the adventures Of Billy Bartlett, a home-loving man, be-
 lieved by his wife to be too tame for
 her, and Mrs, Wheeler, known as ''Blan-
 n.y." who is trustful little creature
 and much in love with her husband, Jack.
 Mrs. Bartlett has about decided to get a
 divorce from her slow-going husband
 His old friend, Jack Wheeler when told of the impending separation, advises
 Billy to make his wife jealous and Init the high spots.'' Jack himself poses as a devil of a fellow because he goes out once week ostensibly to lodge meet ing.
 Billy inadvertently betrays Jack to "Blanny.'' who decides to follow Jack s
 advice and Init the high spots herself. While Mrs. Bartlett has gone to the
 opera with another man and Jack is at a
 poker party, "Blanny" and Billy, left be-
 hind in the Bartlett apartment, proceed to
 mix many varieties of potent liquors while trying to make cocktail. As neither has ever consumed anything of the sort before. and they use champagne
 or Chaser" the results are soon
 observable.
 The fun is fast and furious but in the end Mrs. Bartlett decides that she prefers Billy just as he used to be, and not as he tried to be, while the repentent 'Jacky'' confesses that he was not so bad as he pretended he was
 The majority of farces have their bright moments and intervals of dreariness but
 Fair and Warmer" is not that sort It fairly scintilates most of the time and
 while some of the lines are a trifle risque. there Is no vulgarity. either in
 the lines or the situations.
 Fair and Warmer will be the attrac- ton at the Jefferson this afternoon and tonight Theatregoers who have not seen the piece will find that 1t amply sustains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
THE WAR SITUATION

British captured prisoners a the oituz valley continue Suchitza attacks the Russians attacked the  while Fokshan further toward the seret
  Riga the eastern front the fighting died isolated Posd Berlin latest communications activity in this region additional 13ooo December H. with the
 
 Turkish official report of January Il British Turkish fire of British baeshp conws the British Renychree the British admiralty Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
LONG CONFERENCE

Peace and the questions allied with it were discussed only generally at the cabinet meeting, but afterward the President and Secretary Lansing went to Mir. Wilson's private study together and remained there for more than an hour When he left the White House Mir. Lansing refused to answer ques- tions.
 Colonel House who came here last night to attend dinner given in MT. Wilson's honor by the Secretary of State, remained until late this after noon and conferred with several offi- cials. He refused to discuss his visit.
 Already officials are trying to work out the possible points of agreement between the opposing alliances based upon the entente note and the Ger man chancellors speeches. Both, it is pointed out, agree to the evacuation of France and Belgium. The only ques- tions left open on the west front, therefore. are the allied demands for indemnities and the intimations that Alsace-Lorraine must be returned to France. and some kind of security for maritime frontiers.
 On the east front the provinces of Lithuania and Poland are in dispute. Lithuania, formerly Russian but con- ouered by Germany, has been prom ised autonomy. Both Germany and Russia have promised Polish independ- ence, though Germany contemplates making a separate kingdom of Rus sian Poland, only while Russia's plans contemplate Russian Poland added to German and Austrian Poland.
 BALKANS TO BE PROBLEM It is in the reconstruction of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
At the Biiou

With today's performances, matinee and night, Thurston, the mysterious, yet
 mirth- provoking magician, will close the most successful week in the history of
 the Bijou theatre for many, many years. He has made good the old saying that Nothing succeeds like success" and has even gone the old adage one better, for
 his reception by the Birmingham people, after an absence of four years, has been
 phenomenal. And he takes this oppor- tunity to express his appreciation of the
 generous manner in which his efforts to
 entertain and amuse have been received.
 He will present at the closing perform
 ances the big magical creations and won
 derful illusions that are destined to make him even more famous than the masters of the art for many generations back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
COLD WAVE COMING
Birmingham is in for cold

Bfrmingham is in for cold wave.
 The weather man says so.
 And it's coming before tonight.
 Now, there's one thing about weather man. He tells you with no hesitancy that there's a cold wave coming and that the temper ature is going to fall below the "nth, degree and then he leaves you-just like that.
 It's coming sometime before to- night, he says. And further than tbat he won't commit himself. So the individual will have to do a little preparedness stunt on his own hook.
 And if you're going out to spend the day you'd better take all the furs you have and an extra heavy coat. Maybe you won't need them when you start out--but remem- ber that cold wave. It's liable to come upon you any minute.
 And when it comes the temper sture is going to fall and fall un- tiI--weII. until it's deucedly cold, don't you know.
 The weather man says so.
 F. S.-Even as you are read ing this story the cold wave may have swept down upon us, and your hands may be numb with the chill. This is just by way of an alibi in case the cold wave came little sooner than it was ex- < pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
DEMURRAGE FEATURE
 IS WORKING WELL
Progressive Rate Proving Effectual in Causing Shippers to
 Unload Cars

The new progressive der1urrage feature and the per diem rules now effective in Alabama are working out we'll according to L.. K. Plosser of the Alabama Demur- rage and Storage bureau. The newly in features have resulted in better freight facilities and have corrected some of the old evils, he states.
 'The progressive demurrage rate that is charged shippers who do not unload consigned freight within the free time limit is having wonderful effect on the shippers MT. Plosser said. Tt is serv- ing as a spur to make them unload quick ly. and this has resulted in more cars being available for the freight service.
 "The railroads seem to be observing the new rules of the American Railway association. These rules should give the southern railroads the use of their equip ment and this will be very helpful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
.HOWLE SURRENDERS
 ID THE AUTHORITIES
Editor Convicted of Black mail Gives Up and Will
 Serve Sentence

John T. Howle, former editor of the Searchlight, who was convicted of black mail in the criminal court of Jefferson county. and who jumped his bond on the. supreme court affirming the sentence of the lower court, surrendered to the county authorities and expressed his willingness to serve out his sentence. He was given fine of $10o0 and sentence of F months at hard labor, which he will begin to serve at once
 Howle and J. s. Brown were convicted by jury in the criminal court on a charge of blackmail and took an appeal and when the supreme court affirmed the decision of the lower court left his bonds men in the lurch and disappeared.
 He disclaimed any knowledge of the whereabouts of his co-defendant, J. g. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
Noted Lecturer Tomorrow

It is expected that capacity house will greet Dr. Eugene May of Washington, D. C., when he speaks at the Young Mems Christian association at 3:30 o'clock tomor- row afternoon. He will give one of his most famous lectures, Come Up Smil- ing"
 pr. May has won international fame as an explorer, traveller and lecturer. He has been in every part of the world and is said to have breadth of survey that few men possess.
 Special music will be furnished by a trio composed of Miss Ercelle Coyle Miss Rebeckah Beysmore and J. H. McAfee. All the men of the city are invited tosat- tend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
FIRE WAGON FALLS
 THROUGH BRIDGE

The hose wagon of fire station No. g, Norwood, went through a bridge early yesterday morning at Thirty-second street and Thirty-fifth avenue. North Birming- ham, while answering q call, and was badly damaged. That none of the men on the wagon were injured is considered remarkable.
 E The North Birmingham wagon also answered the call and crossed the bridge in safety, but the bridge gave way as the Norwood wagon was crossing. Both rear wheels were broken off and other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
Prominent Mississippi Man Found Dead With
 Many Wounds in Body

Natchez, Miss, January 12.--R. P. Gib- son, well-known young planter, was found shot to death in the doorway of his home in the Kingston neighborhood, is miles from here. today. The body, which was found by a negro tenant. bore five wounds, four of which apparently were caused by shotgun discharges A pistol ball was found in the fifth wound.
 Although the victims pockets were turned out. indicating robbery as the motive, the county authorities tonight declared they were working on the theory that the shooting resulted from trouble which Gibson recently has had with ne- groes
 Gibson lived alone on his plantation The only known relative of Gibson is his mother, Mrs. A. J. Gibson, of Cincinnati
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
OFFICIALS ARE RETICENT

Extreme reticence was observed today at the White House and state department. It was said so many delicate points are involved that very careful study will be given to the problem before any decision is reached
 The view was generally expressed that the first milestone in the negotiations in- augurated by MT. Wilson had been reached and that there would have to be general assessment of the entire sit uation before any further move could be made. No estimate was placed on the probable time which may elapse before the decision of the President is made known, although the long conference be- tween the President and Secretary Lan- sing today. coming so soon after the re- ceipt of the entente note, was taken to mean that there would be no unnecessary daIau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13

The Saturday afternoon matineegoer will be highly entertained at today's s matinee as the programme is varied and entertaining.
 The Girl from Starland" is proving an attractive number and is one of the pleasing acts of the bill. Bernie and Baker, musicians and funsters, are the hit of the bill. The Four Kings are four juvenile entertainers, prove very pleasing. The Sherlick Sisters present an act that is featured with Hawaiian songs and dances. Skipper. Kennedy and Reeves offer songs and comedy which proves highly entertaining. Pathe pictures are feature of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
QUESTION OF TURKEY

Turkey then remains. The allies have demanded her withdrawal from Europe, without saying who shall fill the vacancy at Constantinople. For mer Premier Trepoff has announced that the allies have promised that city with the straits to Russia. The Turkish capital and the proposed division of the Ottoman empire in Asia Minor fur nish still another tremendous diffi- culty to be overcome.
 The question of colonies and of the far east is left untouched in the all lied statement. Germany informally has indicated that she will expect her colonies back.
 It is the belief of officials here that only by careful definition of these questions and by mutual give and take will 1t ever be possible to make a peace that will be permanent. A beginning toward that they feel all ready has been made. though the end is an indefinite distance off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
Mrs. Mary c. Rose

Mrs. Mary c. Rose. aged 56. died yester. dIy afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her late residence, 2224 Fourth avenue, north. Flu, neral services will be held Sunday after noon from the private chapel of the Ligt Loy Undertaking company at 2:30 o'clock Interment will follow in Forest Hill cem- etery. She is survived by one daughter Mrs Jennie Nowlan, one sister. Mrs Lydia Penn, two brothers, Gilbert Carter of Los Angeles. Cal. and T. L. Carter oi Columbia S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13

Balkans that the alliances apparently are most bitterly at odds. Italy, be- sides demanding all the territory that Austria would have given her without war wants also the city of Trieste, Austria's main seaport, and large part of the Dalmatian coast. The de- sire of Germany and Austria to pun ish Servia offers most complicated difficulty. as the allies have demanded that country's restoration with in- demnity.
 Bulgaria demands parts of Servia, Macedonia and Rumania as her recon pense for the war. and has stated through her premier that her work, consisting in conquering those sec tions, now is finished The whole ques- ton of the return of various nation alities to their own countries pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
Richard David Hargrove

Richard David Hargrove. aged A, died yesterday morning at the family residence on Garrison street, Germania park, after a long illness. Remains will be shipped Sunday to Midland City for interment by Lige Loy. He is survived by his widow, his mother, Mrs. Argie Hargrove. two daughters. Mrs Minnie Lee Hargrove and Miss Cora Hargrove, and one son, A. E. Hargrove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
EVERETT CONTINUED IN PRESENT PLACE

William Blanks Everett will con tinue in the capacity of acting gen eral manager of the Chamber of Com merce. Announcement to this effect was made following the first meeting of the new board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday aft ernOon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
NEW ACCOMMODATIONS

Notice ofsthe incorporation of the Fine Products company at Stapleton. Baldwin county, has been received by the secretary of state. The company will begin business with a paid-in capital of s15,o00 and will engage in the disti1lation and manufacture of pine products and the operation of shingle mills and box factories In corporations are W. D. Stapleton, Leila Stapleton and c. II. Snowden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
RAMBLERs LOSE

Atlanta, January 12. - Especially The Atlanta Athletic club basketball team, southern champions, scored their 18th consecutive victory on their home floor, when they tonight defeated the Nashville Ramblers in spirited game, 42 to 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
This Shows 641 Vessels En- tered Port of Mobile
 During Year 1916
PILOTAGE FEES PAID
 AMOUNT TO S6O,42O
Four State ConvIcts Recommended for Parole by Board of Pardons. IA Applications Are Refused.
 Judge Fort Qualities

Montgomery. January 12- Especially Six hundred and forty-one vessels entered the port of Mobile and car ried a gross tonnage of SS5,716 and a net tonnage of 639,1S2 during the calendar year of 1916. while total re- eeipts from pilotage fees were s6o,- A2o.S4, according to the annual report .of W. IT. H. Greenwood. secretary and Treasurer of the state harbor commls- sion, filed with Governor Henderson Friday. It was the first report ever flied with the state by the commits sion which was created by the Iegis- lature in 1915 in lieu of several other commissions and boards which had ex- ercised functions in connection with Inc port of Mobile
 Of the total number of vessels en- tering the port during the year 40S were steamers. POS schooners and 25 seuare-r -rigged vessels. The net tonnage of the steamers was 514.755 and gross tonnage 736,623 of schooners, 9S,96t net and 12O,S04 gross. and of square lieged vessels. 25,43S net and 2s,2S9 gross. The total pilotage fees up stream were $25,14s.so. while the to- tai piiotage fees downstream were s3s.276.94
 Total earnings of the wharfingers Ter shifting and mooring vessels were Sl6S5.S7 This amount was used in supporting the work of the commits sion' ssS269 going for the expense Of Nharfingers. rent, etc; sS579s for fur niture, and $945.20 remaining to the credit of the commission.
 Total money paid out by the state treasury in support of the harbor com mission during the year was sS734 SO. leaving $1265.31 in the treasury to the credit Of the commissions appropria- ton of $10.000. Secretary Greenwood said several minor accounts were vet to be presented.
 Warrants for salaries and expenses of employees of the commission during the year were paid by the state treas rry as follows: T. P. Norville, chief wharfinger. s235S.S3; 0. B. Lyons. dep- uty wharfinger, $l1323o; T. E. Dor gan, deputy wharfinger, S1132.30; M. T. Jackson, deputy wharfinger s1132. 30: " H. H. Greenwood. secretary and treasurer, s2264.50; Miss Irene c. Eek erly. clerk and stenographer, $7144s.
 PAROLES RECOMMENDED
 Four state convicts were recom- mended to Governor Henderson for pa- role and the applications of 14 were refused by the state board of par dons at the January meeting. Those who succeeded in winning the sup port of the board were: Eugenia Bat He. Russell. manslaughter; John liar yester. Madison. arson; Joe Hood, Pickens. manslaughter; Welch Me bade. Jefferson. manslaughter
 Those whose applications were re- fused follow: Alpheus Brindley, Gull man, murder; Jack Brown. Montgom- cry, murder; John Colvin. Crenshaw. assault to ravish Charles ColweI. Randolph. murder; John DuBose. Bald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
PRESIDENT HOLDS CONFERENCE WITH
 COLONEL HOUSE ON
 REPLY OF ALLIES
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terms upon which it would make peace and that as the communication was writ ten for publication broadcast, it pobably could not be expected that objects or terms less moderate than those given could have been stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
Deaths and Funerals
James Roy Gnrdnn

The body of James Roy Gordon, who died at Caldwell on Monday afternoon. was sent to Cincinnati yesterday by the Johns Undertaking company for furial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
COUNSEL OF THAW
 INTEREST NOT TO
 PREVENT REMOVAL
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Taulane. Meanwhile, Brewer is locked up in the county prison.
 Thaws condition was reported tonight as ''good.' Unless complications arise his physicians say he will be able to leave the hospital within two weeks. Dr. Elwood R. Kirby of this city, who is at tending Thaw. said the fear that Thaw had swallowed slow poison tablets, sev- eral of which were found in his pockets, had been allayed. Dr. Kirby said it prob ably would be AS hours before Thaw would be able to talk or make any state- ment "Ie is only able to eat liquid foods,'' said the doctor, these are given to him through feeder He does not know he is under arrest.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
BEING WATCHED

New York detectives went to the hos pital today to talk with Thaw. but the physicians would not permit him to be disturbed. The patient is under the sur veillance of Philadelphia detectives. A fugitive warrant based on the Guml charges is ready to serve and every pre- caution has been taken to prevent Thaw from doing himself further harm.
 Assistant District Attorney Black de clared tonight that reports that the charges against Thaw were. blackmai were absolutely untrue. ''We have suffi- cient evidence to prove our case,'' sai6 MT. Black. The case seems complete and there does not appear to be chance for Thaw to prove an alibi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13
At the Lyric

it's reputation as one of the reigning successes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-13

win. carnal knowledge; Alex Cotton, Talladega, receiving stolen property Clarence Lingo. Marshall. assault to murder; Fred Montgomery, Escambia, manslaughter; Clarence Nix, Etowah, grand larceny: John Phillips, Lee, rape; Pig Sterling, Chambers, man slaughter; A. J. II. Williams. Mont gomery. grand larceny; Neal Will Hams, Macon, mansIaughter; Joe Will lingham, Randolph, manslaughter.
 Restoration of civil rights was re- quested by the board for Matthew Welsh of Mobile and Charles Lightner of Barbour.
 Ten cases were passed to the next meeting as follows: Clarence Augboru, Montgomery, assault 10 murder An derson Duke. Crenshaw. rape; Israel Jones, JefferSprl, murder; William Inge, Sumter. murder: Arthur Glass, Blob, manslaughter John Mitchell, Bibb, manslaughter: Leander Price, Autauga, murder; George Russell, Lowndes, grand larceny; Riley Walker. Bullock, murder; M. S. Williams. Fillmore, for oarv