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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
Said to Have Been Fired Upon
BY Coast Batteries
HOSTILE AIRsHIP OVER eeAsr
Cardinal Mercier Declares That Ne
VIM Withdraw Nothing From His
Recent Pastoral Letter
tAssociated Press Dispatch.l

Dover. England, January 1.-TWO
German submarines today we're fired
upon and TX by the coast batter
les of according to persis-
tent run The presence Of hos
tile air A yer the English chan
mel d. last night is reported
from &. Is points on the coast.
The are not yet unconfirmed.
Dow been assailed by Germans
fro air at least on two oc.
ca The ships in Dover harbor
a s. ieved to have been the OBJ
of the raid by German SUBJ
3 es. None OF the attacks so
ave been successful.
Statement BY Mereier.
The Hague. January 13.-Cardinal
Mercier. primate Of Belgium, de-
clines at present TO discuss what he
defined as the "vexatus measures"
to German authorities in Belgium
in their reference to him and the
pastoral letter written by him on
Christmas. He adds that he pre-
fer to continue to shut myself In my
episcopal ministry. wish to de-
clare, however, that have with
drawn nothing and will withdraw
nothing from my pastoral letter"
London, January 13.-The Turkish
forces which invaded Northwestern
Persia have reported unoffically that
they nccupied THhriz, an important
Persian city within the sphere OF
Russian influence and where the Rus
sian military station is maintained.
Constantinople last night said that
the Russians retreated from Tabriz.
The stand Of the defeated Turk
ish army at Karat rgan. between
Sara-Kamysh, on the fontier Of eau.
casus, and the attempts Of the Ger
mans TO check the advance OF the
allies In France, northeast OF Soils
sons. near Perthes. marked the prin.
cipal points where desperate con-
flicts are reported. For six days the
Turks have been making valiant
effort to rally their retreating forces
and they have been making sur
prising fight. $3.50.
Reports From Berlin.
Berlin reports victories in several
engagements on the western front.
while the French say that the Sc.
we're winter weather Is interfering
with their activities and no decisive
action occurring. The Germans say
the allies have been compelled TO
eyacuate the trenches near the Bel.
CLAN coast in the neighborhood of
Newport. Attacks were repulsed at
other points with the capture Of l.
700 French in one instance.
Invasion Of Egypt.
kilograms from Cairo revive the
reports OF a German.Turkish inva-
sion Of Egypt. One dispatch says
that Turkish forces Differed by Ger.
mans, which are gathered In South.
ern Syria are waiting an attack. hold
ing back only until the arrival of
expected reinforcements.
Sofia dispatches indicate that Rou-
mania plans to start her campaign
Pennsylvania in February.
No change Is recorded from either
Petrograd or Berlin in the campaign
in Poland.
Claims Are Made.
London, January 13.-The Germans
take French positions near scissors
and both sides claim gains at Per-
thes. the battling continuing in both
retions. The Germans Claim a
complete victory near Crony, with
the capture of LOO prisoners from
The French.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
eInsena AssocIatIon OFFICER.

The Minnesota Ginseng Growers
association in session at st. Paul,
elected the following officers: H.
n. Lott. Minneapolis. president: f.
+. Hitchcock, st. Paul, vice presi-
dent: A. ". Berguist, Lindstrom,
secretary: and G. r. Klinkenberg,
Minneapolis. treasurer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
VIII Meet IN Alhert Tea

, The Southern Minnesota HorticuI-
tural society viii meet in Albert Lea
January % and %.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
Do Not Credit stnrv.

The police have reached the con-
clusion that the robbery story told
by Fred Lobiell was not founded on
facts. His several statements were
conflicting, the police say.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
Wisconsin Assembly orssnized.

Madison. January 1s.-The as
sembly today orranized and elected
Representative Whittet OF Edgerton
speaker. The senate failed to COM
plete its Organization.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15

"kew York, January II, 1919 a.
MO J. n. Fowler, Fairnont, MINI.
Fairmont Creamery company. At
New York hospital. Here since Janu-
a'y 10. Was picked up unconscious
en- street. Remember nothing since
December is. Severe pains in head
then. Don't know where ! have been
Walter Eurton."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15

New York. January 13.-Rev. Walt.
or r. Burton, the twenty-nlne year-old
pastor OF the First Christian church
OF Fairmont, MINI. arose late be-
cause he had splitting headache. His
wife had gone out to get dress
fitted. So the minister lifted his four
year-old son out of bed and dressed
him.
That was yesterday-at least II Is
the only, yesterday that Mr.. Burton
remembers. In reality IL was the
morning of December Is. Since then
he has. travelled several thousand
miles lie enlisted as n navy musician
at Key West. Fla. the day after
Christmas he sailed North on the
Monitor Ozark, having been trans
ferred to the Brooklyn navy yard,
and since January 2 he has been
living at the naval Y. NJ C. a.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
EQUAL SUFFRAGE is DEFEATED }
AMENDMENT BILL VOTED DOWN
Leaders in The Movement
Declare They Are Not
Discouraged

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Washington, January 1s.-Oem-
ocratic leaders in congress con-
slider the woman suffrage issue
dead for the present session.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15

in conjunction with the corn shcw
and convention of the Southern Min
Tesota Better Development ieagIe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-15
Invasion Of Egypt.
Claims Are Made.

London. January 13.-The Germans
take French positions near Scissors
and both sides claim gains at Per-
thes. the battling continuing in both
regions. The Germans Claim
complete victory near Crony, with
the capture Of LOO prisoners from
the French.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
Something Sho'ly Happened
During Discussion of the Alabama Sewanee Game Judge Alb ernethy Gives His Impression When He Heard
 the Final Score
By CHARLES H. HANDY

Among local college men the great grid iron contest of last Saturday between Alabama and Sewanee continues to be a live topic of conversation. It was in- deed a great game and will undoubtedly go down in the annals of Alabama as one of the greatest in it's history
 It was generally admitted that the col lege spirit shown by Alabama student and alumni alike was quite factor in the game, for never was football team given such enthusiastic encouragement and sup port, nor a team so consistently and vo- ciferously urged on to victory as were the Crimson and White warriors on that mem orable occasion. The loyalty and. enthu- siasm of the student body, and the en- couragement and help of Borden Burr, Pep" Gresham, Booze" Jones and other well-known alumni, undoubtedly put con- fidence and determination to win in the stout hearts of the "huskies' who, car red Alabama's colors to such a splendid victory.
 We would not for the world take one iota from the credit that is due the team, Coach Kelley Lonne Noojin and others who fought so valiantly for victory, but 1eel sure that not one Of them VIII be- grudge measure of praise, either to the student body or the loyal alumni who backed them up so faithfully and so well.
 Great is the college spirit There are quite number of thirty-second degree football bugs among the local Alabama alumni, among them John Taylor, the well-knoWn real estate dealer. John, of . course, knows the game from A to z, and can call all the players on the Alabama team by their first name. He insisted long before the game that Alabama would win and to show he was a true sport he bet Woolsey Morrow a bottle of pop to a drink of cold water that the Purple Tigers V ould be defeated by the Crimson and White warriors from the City of Oaks
 Of course John was at the game, and immediately qualified as a 'rooter' in Class A. He never let up during the game, and simply went "batty when Bully carried the ball down the field for a touchdown in the last quarter Not withstanding the fact that his pate is as devoid of hair on the top as a porcelain doorknob, he threw his hat in the air
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04

Asquith. while he might be considered re- sponsible, was not responsible depart mentally, and promised that at the proper time the government would not shirk in- quiry into the conduct of the war.
 Baron Ribblesdale pointed out that Pre- mier Asquith had assumed responsibility for "the past, present and future,'' and could not see what more was wanted.
 The lord chancellor, Sir Stanley O. Buckmaster, replying to Lord Morley, said he believed that a strict and vigorous censorship was required for the safety and protection of the troops. The censor ship was designed to prevent imprudent war cables from being sent abroad ana to prevent home newspapers from print ing anything that might be of use to the enemy
 Because of lack of experience, the early history of the press bureau, he said was deplorable and it's actions were often unjust and unreasonable, but never in tentionally unfair. The statement that the London editors were dissatisfied with the press bureau as it existed today was absolutely contradicted by the facts. In his exeprience bad news was never kept back, but he did object to cables passing through this country which disseminated German lies.''
 After Viscount Bryce had pleaded for fuller and speedieE recognition of the gallantry of the troops the debate was adjourned until Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
England Should Get Rid of Asquith, Says Lord
 De Broke
STUPIDITY OF THE
 CENSOR DEPLORED
yiscount Merely Declares Freedom ot the Press to Be as Important as the Greatest COnsti-
 tutiOnaI Issue

London. November 3.-Cabinet responsl- bility. the conduct of the war ana the
 ,sorsbin were discussed, criticized ana sofona.d at a short sitting of the House of Lords this evening. The session proved a somewhat tame affair after the great debate in the House of Commons yes terday.
 Baron St Davids started the discus sion by demanding that full meeting of the privy council, composed of hun- dreds of members from all parts of the empjre. should be called to discuss the present conditions of affairs. Unlike most critics of the government he believed that the war would have been better conducted by the late liberal government than by teh present coalition The late govern ment, he said, carried on the war with great vigor, while, since the coalition was formed on extraordinary vigor was noticeable. He declared that those who have made mistakes should be scrapped' and that hereafter no man should be given office merely because of former services, or rank or wealth.
 Asquith Responsible
 Lord Willoughby de Broke declared that Premier Asquith should be held respon- SIDlS IOi dll lillStdhtS.
 If Russia could get rid of Grand Duke Nicholas in the middle of the war" he said England could get rid of Asquith.
 Viscount Moreley of Blackburn depre- cated the attacks on the premier and pointed out that when he left the cabi- net he did not trouble the lords with any reasons which he considered good practice, especially when the country is at war Speaking of the censorship h ba apt tn a to prevent official interference with the publication of intelligence unless it was calculated to prejudice military and naval operations. The freedom of the press, he declared to be as important as the great est constitutional issue, and he agreed with Lord Selborne when he spoke of the stupidity of the censor's actions. Everything which made the enemy think the country was afraid of the truth was an encouragement to the enemy.
 Lord Morley deplored the effect on neu- trals of ''the oStrich-like activities and childish insincereties'' of the censorship and added that he had never seen a government or an administration less in need of a censored press than the pres ent one. He had never been addicted to undue glorification of the infallibility of public opinion, but it was not half as fallible as the opinion of monarchs and ministers. even prime ministers. They leaned on public opinion, good or bad. and how in the world were they to lean on free, full and correct public opinion unless the public had free, full and cor rect information as to the facts on which that opinion rested?
 It seems, he said, as though the censors had standing order to keep the barome- ter nailed fast and set fair"
 The Marquis of Crewe, lord president of the council, replied to Lord St. Davids
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04

and didn't give darn if it never came down. He has not recovered yet and still talks about the great and wonderful game.
 Yesterday he was discussing it with a few friends when Judge H. B. Abernethy walked up, who, by the way, claims the college named after the village immor- talized by Goldsmith as his alma mater. John was explaining the game and de- clared it was the greatest ever pulled off on a southern field.
 Tt must have been great game, '' commented Judge Alb. "It looked like Se- vance to me from the dope the papers had been giving us, and when I learned the game was 10 and 10 at the end of the third quarter, it looked more so. But when I learned the final score of 23 to 10 in favor of Alabama, I was-
 Honest, Judge interrupted John, what did you think about it, then?''
 T can best explain my thoughts by re- lating a little story that went the rounds while back" said the judge. It was like this:
 gatng the death of a negro named Henry who had been killed by railroad train. A negro boy named Sam. who was with the deceased just before he was killed, was placed on the witness stand
 sam, what do you know about the accident to Henryg asked the coroner.
 ." Not much answered Sam.
 !" Well, just tell us in your own way what you do know about it.
 It was dis-a-way, boss. Yo' see, An war standin' on de station flatform wifi Henry, an Numbah Five war chalked up on de bode as kindah late. An lef' Henry an went round de station foh a little dram. When Ah comes back, boss, Num- tah Five had done gownd by an An stahted down de track toe go home Arter a lit'le ways. An comes cross a laig. Den I stumbles again haid Hit war Henry 8 haid.
 Here Sam paused and to encourage him to continue his story the coroner asked:
 |" Then what did you think, Sam?'
 Sam rolled his eyes and seemed at a loss for something to say but finally re- plied
 Well, boss, An thought-well. An sez toe mahse'f, "Somethin sho' must CT hap ened toe Henry"
 And that's what I thought about Sc. vance, said Judge Alb, with smile, when I heard of their defeat in the last quarter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04

and Baron Willoughby De Broke, pointing out the difficulty of calling together the privy council and declaring that Premier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
PROCEEDINGS IN THE
 LITTLE COURTMARTIAL

Boston, November 3.-A sheet of pink paper was the subject of most of the inquiry today by the courtmartial con sidering charges of neglect and cares lessness against Rear Admiral William N. Little. U. S N. retired, in connec- ton with the building of the subma- rine K-2. This paper, which was not produced, was said by Lieut.. Warren G. Child, a witness, to have borne g written agreement between Rear Ad- miral Little as inspection officer and a representative of the company which installed the batteries that the com pany would remedy any battery trou- bles that might develop.
 Previous testimony had been that such an agreement existed, but that 1t was only verbal. The testimony of Lieutenant Child, who was an assist ant to Admiral Little, was the first evidence of the existence of the writ ten agreement. "I have every reason to believe that the agreement was re- duced to writing. I think I saw 1t; it was on pink paper" he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
To Prosecute Fay

Washington, November 3.--The de- partment of justice will undertake prosecution of Robert Fay and other persons connected with the alleged plots to interfere with the export of muni- tions from the United States to the all lies in Europe This was announced tonight by Assistant Attorney General Warren, in charge of cases of an inter- national character. MT. Warren last week conferred with H. Snowden Mar shall, United States district attorney at New York, where Fay and his accom- plices are awaiting trial. Officials of the department said tonight that the in vestigation of the alleged plot had dis closed the fact that it had many rami- fications. The investigation may last several weeks and developments in many sections of the country are ex- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
MY CLOTHES HUNG LOOSE ON ME. :" SAYS
 RAILROAD MAN
But Everything Fits Tight Since Taking Tanlac.
 Gains 20 Pounds

'That stuff certainly does add flesh to fellows body, for I have actually gained twenty (20) pounds on three bottles of it." said J. J. Lynch. in tell ing of the benefits he had derived from the use of Tanlac, a few days ago in Jacobs drug store. MT. Lynch, who re- sides at 3926 Avenue C. Avondales is employed at the Southern railroad car shops, and is well known and highly respected by the people of Birming- ham, where he has made his home for several years.
 ..Yes. sir he continued "in just a few weeks time, Tanlac has built me up and put me to where I can do more work and better work than l have been able to do in a long time
 When I heard of Tanlac and learned it was helping so many people with troubles like l had, was quick to get hold of a bottle of it myself. l now feel like different man. It has given me back the strength that left me years ago and which I though woula never get back.
 When I began taking this Tanlac, was in bad. run down condition. My stomach had gone back on me; couldn't eat anything hardly but what 1t nauseated me, and l was so nervous and restless I didn't know what 1t was to get a sound sleep. l just felt worn out dull and drowsy all the time, ana wasn't much good to myself or any body else My kidneys had been ooth- eriltg me a lot here lately and my rest would be broken all through the nlgnt and sharp, shooting pains would hlt me in the small of my back and in my Joints Sometimes when I stopped over everything looked black, for 1 was al most blind.
 q tell you, I was just about played out. have gone to the shops many a morning when, if I could have ar torded it, I would have laid in bed. but had to make a living and had to work to do it. lost strength and fell or until my clothes hung loose on me
 50 many people out my way were taking this new medicine, and l was bearing some mighty good talk apout 1t. and I wasn't surprised either Tor already knew about MT. Cooper's medl- cine By the time had taken halt the first bottle, I felt myself getthg better My appetite began to get good right away and I began to mend. EV- erything I eat agrees with me noW' and I eat lot, too My k1dneys are in good shape and ] rest better at niehts than I have in years. and wake un in the morning feeling good and with plenty of strength to go and do a hard days work Those dizzy spells are a thing of the past. My clothes Tit tight now.
 We have been giving our nttle slri Tanlac also and it has brought her out wonderfully. I know what Taniac Will do from actual experience and don't hesitate for minute to recommend 1t to anyone who needs something to build them back to health and strength. I think people are foolish to suffer when they can get hold of this Tan lac.''
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham by Dot and Jacobs Qrug store It is on sale at Ensley by D. w.. Morris Drug company. and at Bessemer by Pegram-P Patton Drug company Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE IN
 FIRE ON SECOND AVENUE
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an undershirt, climbed down to safety.
 The alarm was turned in by Officers Martin and Ogles. Had it not been for the promptness of the fire department the building would have probably been totally destroyed. A. D. McDuffy, one of the roomers upstairs, had been i'll for sometime and could scarcely walk. He smelled the smoke and crawled down the stairs Kane said that he would not have been trapped if he had not gone to one of the adjoining rooms to see if everyone was aware of the fire.
 q woke up and found the room full of smoke" said Kane. 'T knew man who was sick was in one of the adjoin- ing rooms, so l went to his door and en- tered. I found that he had gone. The smoke was dense and with difficulty crawled back to my room. I broke the window and cried for help"
 The damage is estimated at about 5000. The Birmingham Printing and Bindery company had just commenced to move yesterday and had all it's goods packed and ready to be transferred to another building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
Riot in Wilkes Barre

Wilkes -Barre.s Pa, November s.-Riot and disorder followed efforts of the Wilkes-Barre Railway company today to operate trolley cars on its lines that have been closed for three weeks by strike of sss employees. A dozen old cars, on which 300 strike breakers had been or dered to run to the end of the lines and return were wrecked by the rioters and several persons were injured. none seri- ously. For time the police were unable to preserve order. but tonight they seemed to have the situation in hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
SUIT AGAINST MRS.
 THAW DISMISSED

New York, November 3.-The suit of John B. Gleason. an attorney. against Mrs Mary Copley Thaw of Pittsburg, mother of Harry K. Thaw, for s53, 900, claimed for professional services, was dis missed today by Federal Judge Mayer Gleason claimed Mrs. Thaw had misled him as to the defense of her son through misrepresentations she had made to him concerning the will of William Thaw, Harrys father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
Mrs. Matthews Gets Divorce

San Francisco, November 3,-Mrs. Eli nore Carr Matthews. daughter of former Governor Elias Carr of North Carolina, obtained an interlocutory decree of di- vorce here today from Maj Hugh Mat thews of the United States Marine corps upon scharges of cruelty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
Rear of Building Occupied by Birmingham Printing and Bindery Company Is Damaged 5000

Fire of unknown origin badly dam aged the rear of the two-story struc- ture occupied by the Birmingham Print ing and Bindery company. 1700 Second avenue, north last night at 1:25 o'clock
 Several occupants of a rooming house upstairs had narrow escapes. About five, minutes after the fire broke out William Kane, roomer, appeared at one of the windows on the second floor. He was almost overcome by smoke and hung out of the window gasping for breath Bremen saw him and raised a ladder. Kane, clad in his trousers and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
Brand wh,tlock to Return.

Washington, November 8. Brand Whitlock, American min- ister to Belgium, cabled the state department today that he was preparing to return tpthe United States for a vac4ti0n on account of i'll health. MT. Whit locks decision to return home. he. advised the department. was in pursuance of orders from his physician. Officials had known of. his. ill health for sometime, and several weeks ago he was instructed to leave whenever his condition required it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-04
She Eyens ITp

From the Buffalo EXpress.
 II must get one of those Marconi ma chimes you know, the ones that maxe everything transparent?" she whispered
 "For what. pray?' we asked in innocent curiosity
 Then, perhaps. 1 can see through some of your jokes she missed.