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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
SERIOUS SLIDES IN
 THE PANAMA CANAL
Rapid Work Being Done to Have the Big Ditch Ready For Inter-
 national Fleet

Washington. January Ex-Governor Goethals of the Panama canal zone told a House appropriations subcommittee to- day that the slides in the big waterway had proved much more extensive than was at first thought At the point where they occurred. he said, there is channel 100 feet wide and 35 feet deep. but shoal- ing has complicated the situation. He did not discuss the probable effect on plans for sending the Atlantic fleet through the canal in March. but said the zone government was working the dredges 20 hours a day to clear the channel. At first 1t was thought 100000 cubic yards of earth would have to be removed. but 1,b00.O00 already have been taken out and a great quantity remains.
 With several war department bureau chiefs Governor Goethals went over, be- hind closed doors, plans for public works and Notifications in the gone to cost $lS : 000,OOo. He said that so far as military in- formation indicated, the Qualifications now built and authorized were satisfac- tory. Brigadier General Crosier of the ordnance bureau expressed the same view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
GERMANY DOES NOT EXPECT U. s. TO STOP MUNITIONS EXPORTS
 TO BELLIGERENTS
Authorities In Close Touch With the Situation Declare Kaiser's Gov ernment Recognizes Right of
 U. s. to Ship Arms to the
 Warning Nations

Washington, January 6-Germany does not expect legisIation in this coun- try to prevent exportation of arms and ammunition to the European beIliger- ents, according to statements today be- fore the House foreign affairs commit tee, said he understood the German for- eign office had taken. that position, and Representative Metx told the com- mittee he recently had talked with sshigh authorities" in Berlin who held that the United States was within its rights in permitting trade In war sup- piles with beIligerents.
 Chairman Flood made his statement in the course of an argument with Rep resentative Bartholdt. who was before the committee in support of his resolu- tion empowering the President to pro- hibit such expectations. MT. Bartholdr said that his opposition to the traffic in war supplies would not be infiu- enced by the German government. but was based on a sense of international morality"
 Todays session concluded the case presented by the supporters of the reso- lution. It Is probable its opponents will be heard later. Chairman Flood and oth- CT democratic members of the commit tee do not favor any action at this time which would alter this country's rela- tions with European nations.
 So far as Is known, there has been no formal communication from the Ger man government in connection with the recent agitation against shipment of war munitions to the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
ALLIED OFFICERS TELL OF REGENT
 NARROW ESCAPES
Allies Lines Barely Held Against the Violent German Attacks-Situa- ton Was Critical For Days
 In Western War Zone

Calais. France. December 15.-tCorre- spondence of the Associated Press.) Now that the allies have taken the of- fensive in the west, French army of ficers are willing to talk freely of the scant margin by which they held the positions In northern France and south- ern Belgium. The lines barely held and no moro.
 For 50 days violent German attacks were barely resisted. It seemed that with just little more German pres sure the lines would break. Two British regiments holding 2400 yards on the Yser threw back 16 attacks in one. day Each time the advance was less violent and the resistance feebler. When the assaults came to an end, only 2O0 un- wounded British soldiers remained. One more attack and they probably would have succumbed.
 Hardy a day passed that some worry critical situation did not arise on some part of the lines from the sea to Arras.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
BALTIMORE BANKERS TO PROTEST AGAINST RICHMOND LOCATION
Will Appear Before Board te Launch Complain Against Decision to Place F. nk at Richmond In-
 se d of Baltimore

Washington, January 5.-Baitimoro bankers will appear before the federal reserve board tomorrow to protest against the decision pf the reserve bank organization committee in locating the federal reserve bank of the Fifth dis trict in Richmond instead of Baltimore
 This will be the first of d series of hearings to last about six weeks and in which protests from various cities and localities against the work of the orr ganization committee will be heard. The reserve board has authority under the law to change the committees decision. though action of this sort Is not ex- pected In many cases. It is probable that weeks will .elapse before announcement in any of the cases Is made
 Large delegations from both Balti- more and Richmond are expected to- morrow. The hearing will be public.
 The line of argument to be followed by Baltimore lawers was indicated to- night in summary of . brief filed with the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
WILSON TO RECEIVE
 BIG DELEGATION OF
 SUFFRAGISTS TODAY
One Hundred Democratic Women Will Ask the President to Support the Suffrage Amendment-Big
 Parade Planned

Washington. January k-Preddent wil- son tomorrow will receive . delegation of nearly 100 democratic women. who will asked him to support . constitutional amendment for nationwide woman suf- frage. The amendment is to be voted on in the House January 12.
 The delegation will ride to the White House in long parade of automobiles. decorated with suffrage colors. They will be seen by the President in the East room. where he told another delegation several months ago that he believed the suffrage question should be determined by the states. At that time MT. Wilson ended the interview because he believed the speakers for the delegation were try tng to hackle him.
 Mrs. George 4. Armes. president of the District of Columbia Wilson and Mar shall league. wtll head the delegation. which win include committees from Naryland. Delawars. New York. Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
DAY IN CONGRESS
 HOUSE.

HOUSE.
 Indian appropriation bill, including dispute over participation of lands in Choctaw, debated at length.
 Committee resumed hearings on pro- posal to prohibit the exportation of war munitions.
 Governor Goethals explained Panama Qualifications and other estimates be- fore appropriations committee.
 Conferees on seaman's bill appointed. Adjourned at $40 p. m. to noon Wednesday.
 SENATE. Senator Lodge submitted amendment to skip purchase bill to exclude from purchase ships of belligerents.
 Philippine committee continued hear ings on independence bill.
 Secretary Daniels nevertheless said he was planning for the dispatch of the Atlantic fleet to San Francisco by way of the canal. He said he had not been advised that the canal might not be passable.
 Banking committee reported favor- ably House amendment to feaeral re- serve act to permit federal reserve banks to discount acceptances based on imports or exports having ma turity of not moro than three months District of Columbia appropriation bill reported. carrying $12.341. .624. Adjourned at 5:1 to noon Wednes- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

The governor announced to The Ase- Herald correspondent tonight that he had determined upon whom he would appoint as Judge Greenes successor. and indicated that MT. Hefiin was his choice. How ever, the executive did not commit him self absolutely. but there appears not the remotest doubt that Mir. Heflin is his choice for the place
 The governor has also made up his mind as to whom he will appoint judge of the Eighth judicial circuit, tp succeed Judge D. W. SpeaSe of Decatur, whoviied Sum day morning. It is believed that Attor- ney General Brickel is his choice for this office.
 That the governor has made up his mind on these two appointments was indicated tonight by his announcement that he would not see any delegations in behalf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
BURNETT CONFERS WITH GARDNER ON
 IMMIGRATION BILL
House Undecided On Lodges Amend ment to Admit Certain Belgians Without Enforcing the
 Literacy Test

Washington. January 5.--(Special.) Representative Burnett today held a conference with Representative Gard ner on the attitude to be assumed by the House in regard to Senator Lodges amendment to exempt BelgIans, under certain conditions. from the literacy and contract labor provisions of the im- migration bill. MT. Burnett at present is opposed to the amendment and 1t is
 leved that Gardner will side with him.
 ~. one solitary objection to Burnett's request that the bill be taken up for immediate consideration today, it was laid over to Thursday. Some of the Sen ate amendments then will be put to vote at the request of certain members who wish ito go on record" and the bill be sent to conference, with Burnett and Gardner among the House con ferees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
CLAIM POLES ARE
 SHOT BY GERMANS

Warsaw, Russian Poland, January 6. (via Petrograd and London. e:10 p. m.) Many Poles of military age and members son or another from service with the Rus sian army. have been sent into Germany as prisoners of war since the German occupation of Lods. A Pole who escaped from Lods came to Warsaw, said ls of these men who failed to comply with the German order to report at the military Headquarters had been shot. This Pole also said the Germans had confiscated provisions and much suffering from hum ger among the Poles had resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
WHEAT PRICES MAKE
 RAPID ADVANCE

Portland, Ore. Januady 5-wheat ad- vanced 6 cents . bushsl here today. es- tablishing another record for this section. Spot blue stem sold at e1.s7. an advance of 41s cents over yesterdays bids. Feb- ruary blue stem sold at $i.4i. advancing 5 cents. March red Russian advanced 6 cents over yesterdays bids. selling 1t u.N.
 All grades of -four. advanced 90 cents . barrsL reaching. tho highsst quotations In E years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
TODAY's AGE-HERALD

Turkish forces beaten by Russians Mexican border situation relieved Ship purchase bill advocated.
 Heflin and Brickell to succe etl
 Greene and Speake. 2-von Heeringen does not look part of fighter. 8--Ten billions value of farm products. 4--Editorial comment -5--Fersuson and Boyd write to <ov- ~ ernor.
 Benefit tonight for stranded actors Many petty cases dismissed.
 Fort charges grand jury.
 New building for Steele Smith. Large attendance at Chamber of
 Commerce meeting. 8--Women's page, 7--Gports. e-1farlxete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
MISS JESSIE COPE
 PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Chicago. January 6Miss Jessie Eliza beth Cope. accuser under the Mann act of Col. Charles Alexander of Providence, R. I ]. pleaed not guilty today when arraigned charged with attempting to bribe federal officials to aid her in obtaining $50 900 frcm Colonel Alexander by threatening him with prosecution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Provisional Mexican Head Takes First Step Toward Solving Present Border
 Controversy
SCOTT AND VILLA TO MEET AND DISCUSS
 SITUATION TODAY
Situation Greatly Relieved By Order, Say Washington Oficials-Americans Held
 By Mexicans Released

Washington, January 5.-The Cutler the state department today through the Brazilian minister that General May torena at Naco he'd sen ordered .tr make no attack E withdraw A,s forces from the CT" pending a closer study of situation sin it's military and rc $ | aspects.-
 The note WOO tied January 1, and was aligned : orti. RodriEue.. the Gutierres , e secretary for foreign nfrair.. Itl Q ..
 The g6 nent of Mexico, showing case in satisfactory manner, today wired Maytorena to make no attack and to withdraw his forces from the border As. for the time being, the situation is so much relieved. the foreign office at Mex leo City will take the time necessary for the purpose of making study of the case in it's military and political aspects to give It's final decision. This course will be followed because the acting secretary for foreign affairs is much occupied with reorganizing the office force and in giv- ing attention to important international affairs.
 Conference Today
 The general understanding in official circles tonight was that the closer study referred to probably would develop in the conference tomorrow or Thursday on the international bridge at Fl Paso between B,igadier General Scott, chief of the staff of the United States army, and Gen. Fran cisco Villa. commander-in-ehief of the Gutierrez forces. Latest adrices from the convention at Mexico City were summar- ized tonight in the following from the state department:
 '"rhe session of the convention yester- day was devoted to a discussion as to whether it could admit civilians as dele gates in representation of military prln- cipals, and If permitted the extent to which such representation by civilians could be allowed. The convention came to no final decision"
 The state department today announced the release of Charles c. Lockhart of Douglas, Ariz., who with another Ameri- can was arrested and held by Maytorena for some days. The other American also was released.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
NEwsPAPER MAN
 WOUNDED IN RUSSIA

Petrograd. January b.--John Bass. correspondent of the Chicago Daily News, is reported from Warsaw to have been wounded In the face by a was brought to Warsaw by an Eng fish correspondent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
nlsn1uDes [. ana N. AppeaI

Washington, January s.-rhs supreme court today dismisssd tho Louisvflle and Nashville Railroad company's appeal from the declnion Of the Kentucky federal court upho1dlng tho state railroad com
 ni1sjon'e orAof for roduced ratoo on sraln and ether suDOaisG eos 1nlan1 Ksn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Killed In Boxing Match

Washington, January 6.-Edward c. Ott. ordinary seaman on the battleship Flor ida at New York. was killed Saturday night in a boxing match aboard the ship. No details have been received by the navy der artment here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
News Reached City Yesterday

News that the governor had decided to appoint II. r. Hefln as Judge Greene's successor will be received in Birmingham with the most intense in- terest. Rumors to the effect that the governor had reached this decision were heard here yesterday and turing the day they were the chief topic Of in- terest around the courthouse. where there had been so much speculation over Judge Greene's successor.
 MT. Heflin is one of the best known men in the county and his long ex- perience as solicitor of the county should give him exceptional knowledge of the duties of judge of the criminal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Comments On Situation

Petrograd. January 5.-(via London. e:lo ?. m.)-The Novoe vremyas mill- tary critic, commenting on the activity of the German force along the lower vistula, says the Germans now are able to maintain their petitions with about the number of troops required at the time they were undertaking an active advance toward Warsaw. The reason for fhis, he says. is that the invadars .oc- kupy deep trenches with warmed un- derground rooms and have behlnd them ieveral lines of well equipped artil- IJery. During the advance the 0ermans eIunr closely to the peculiar tactics Hveioped by them earlier in the war. narticuIarly in the Ilow-Lowics cam naien In which they concentrated 19 ermy corps on . s0-unile front.
 when this front was Heightened re- .-ntlv the same number of troops wero
 xCsaAlnsea ea Raos eevsal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06

Eof cagdsdatet tor eithes place. Ils ds- clared that he Is acquainted with the ability of the various applicants. and that he does not wish to see friends in their interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
HEFLIN AND BRICKELL WILL
 SUCCEED GREENE AND SPEAKE
Governor Decides Upon Appointment Fill County Criminal and Eighth Cours-Appon-
 ments Probably Will Be Announced Today

P of county will b judge o
  D moroM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-06
Controlled By Railroads

"The Old Dominion Steamship com pany is controlled by the Atlantic Coast Line. Seaboard Air Line. Southern. Chesapeake and Ohio, and Norfolk and Western railroads. The Merchants and Miners Transportation company. was. until recently, owned by the New York. Nsw Haven and Hartford railroad. which from recent investigation by thu interstate commerce commission and the department of justice. 1t was dis- closed that this was controlled by J, P. Morgan & Co. The government -s-
 (Cs.tinssa sA Pass ssvsa.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31


The diplomatic department OF the
Daily Express has not yet had time to
fully digest the German note and there
will not Immediately decide as to the
further policy which Uncle Sam must
pursue, We realize that the respon-
sibility that is resting upon us is &
very weighty one, but we are comfort
cd by the thought that Woodrow vii.
son will help us out in handling il. II
is no small job to steer the ship OF
state through such tempestuous seas
and we might well be overwhelmed
by the magnitude of the task if W,
didn't feei that Woodrow is ready and
willing to stand by us at every stage
Cf the game, giving us all the assist
ance possible. We are trusting him
implicitly and we have no fear that he
will fail us in the present contin-
gency. When Woodrow speaks his
voice will be that OF something like
a hundred million people. The situs.-
tion which the nat. 4 faces as a result
of the nature Of the German answer
is indeed difficult and dangerous one
but the American people are willing
to trust and follow their leader.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31

1t is to be hoped that every citlzer
of Chickasha will take an interest Ii
the coming election of officers and di
rectors Of the Commercial and Farm
Bureau. County Agent Cooper is tn,
man who is doing the real work oi
the bureau but it is important to keeI
the entire community in close touch
and cooperation with what is being
done The mission of this bureau ia
not to boost" but to build and Mr..
Cooper Is making good on the job, as
IS evidenced by the Increasing inter.
est which the farmers of the county
are manifesting in the movement 1t
is an educational work and necessar-
sly the results come slowly but we
must keep it going.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31

tors from whom received only tempo
rary relief. ! decided to give Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound fair
trial and also the Sanative Wash. have
now used the remedies for four months
and cannot express my thanks for what
they have done for me.
"Lf these lines will be of any benefit
YOU have my permission to publish
them. -" Mrs. SADIE WILLIAMS, 455
James Street, Elkhart, Indiana.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and herbs,
contains no narcotic or harmful drugs,
and to-day holds the record of being the
most successful remedy for female ills
we know of, and thousands Of voluntary
testimonials on file In the Pinkham
laboratory at Lynn, Mass, seem TO
prove this fact.
IL you havc the slightest doubt
That Lydia ". Pinlzham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound will help you, write
toI.ydin E.Pinlxham MedicineCo.
(confidential)L lynn, Mass, for ad-
sice- Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by woman,
aud held IN strict confidence.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31
FARM AGENT USEFUL.

Prof Dean Of the State Agricultural
college, is authority for the statement
that the Hessian fly will cost the Kan
sas farmers ten million dollars this
year, and that, had proper precautions
been taken last fall, all this might
have been prevented. 1t is time that
the farmers and the farm experts join
hands In campaign against this pest
Scientific farming and intensive farm
ing should be the slogan. Hundreds
of farmers have been too busy, or have
not had the opportunity of learning
the scientific end of the game, but
they can secure the services of the
young men trained at the state agri-
cultural college, who are specializing
along the line Of scientific farming
The farm expert is needed in Kansas.
He is here. and wise the farmer who
extends to him the right hand of fel-
lowship. Eagle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31
Making onions PaIatabIe.

Many people have trouble in eating
raw onions. because they leave an I'M
pleasant taste in the mouth or do not
digest easily. This may be entirely
overcome if thev are sliced in thin
slices crosswise. boiling water poured
over, and drained Repeat with cold
water, and then add pepper, salt and
vinegar. This does not spoil the
onions crispness or flavor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31

You didn't think 1t would last all
summer when you moved your park
ing early in the season, did you? Its
too bad that some who started OF.
well have already grown weary of the
good work. In various parts of tom
may be seen parking that is covered
with weeds and tall grass, making a
perfect eye-sore for anybody who re-
cognizes the city beautiful" BE a
good citizen and city beautifier. Now
that parking at once and keep it look
ing pretty all summer. 1t is a little
thing to do but it iwll make a big DIFF
ference in the appearance of the city
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31
EXPRESS PAckAcETTEs.

Forty-steenth spasm.
When the sun shines warm ana bright
And the birds and flow'rs delight
Don't you feel first-rate. Old Pard?
sure-ahen pretty up that yard
You ought to be ashamed of the tall
grass and weeds on your parking
And one cullud gen'lman lowed it
wuz de bone dat Sampson slew the
Philadelphians with.
We are strictly in favor OF prchis-
toric finds because they make good
pickin' for the packagetter.
81 simp says he notices that a fell
low always shows up better in the
baseball game when he knows how to
play.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31
IN u. S. FORESTS


More than 100000 young trees
and 10000 pounds Of seed were plant
ed on the national forests in 1914.
The government built more than
1000 miles of trail and 5000 miles of
telephone line on the national forests
in 1911.
1t is estimated that tho govern.
mcnt's Grand Canyon gamo refuge
in Arizona. now contains about ten
thousand deer.
Outside of its use for fence posts,
black locust finds its principal utiliza.
tions in insular pins and brackets for
telegraph and telephone lines.
Success has followed forest plant.
ing on the sandhills of Nebraska Jack
pines planted there by the government
forest service ten years ago now have
a height of fifteen feet and a diameter
Of four inches.
Increasing use Of the national for
ests by local farmers and settlers to
supply their needs for timber is shown
in the fact that small timber sales on
the forests numbered S.298 in 1914
against 6,1S2 the previous year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-31
ocd Wedding Custom.

In northern Africa they have a way
OF providing for the wedding OF their
daughters that is interesting When
the guests arrive man at the door
receives tie pence they give, and
writes It down in book. This means
that when any Of these guests have
wedding the host win give each OF
them just what they gave him. As
It is, the guests pay for the wedding.
and each one has either already re-
ceived as much as he gives or VIII
receive it later on.