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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
DEFEND STEPS TAKEN FOR WHEAT SUPPLY

supply Italy with. wheat were defend ed by Minister of Agriculture Cavasola yesterday in the Chamber of Deputies. The minister declared the government had made enormous purchases in tho United States and Argentine. The total amount contracted for abroad Signor Cayasola said, was 49,500000 bushels. About one third of the amount already has arrived.
 The minister declared that in view of the government precautions a wheat famine would be impossible because the supply would last until after the Italian harvest.
 After the speech of the signor the socialists provoked a political tesr vote and were defeated, 314 to A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Seeks Missing Relative

Would you kindly locate my aunt for me? At one time she lived at Cowich Poost, North Yakima Wash. Her maiden name was Rose Mcfarland and her pres ent name is Mrs Rose Donnelly. She is my mothers only sister, and I would like to know her address and where she is liv- ing. My mother is dead and always said l should find out where my aunt Is land go to visit her. It should be quite easy to find her. as she has six or seven chiIdi en. 1 have friends for whom you have found relatives They recommended me 10 write to you. MARY C."
 We can do no more than to promise to publish your wish and commend it to readers with the hearty wishes of the Cor ner that you may be as successful as the relatives to whom we have been of use in the past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
ANOTHER WAR CYCLE
 IS FACING THE WORLD
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of America" cautioning ministers and church people against partisansrip in discussing the European war and pro- testing against agitation for increased armaments. Twenty-nine prominent clergymen and churchmen, trustees of the union. representing all denonina- tions, have signed the message, which in part reads:
 'In this calamitous hour denuncia : ton of either side assumes a super human knowledge of complex policies and purposes, imperils the influence of our government in promoting peace, aggravates quarrel which we should help abate, creates dissensions among our own people, inflames war spirit in America and gives force to the crit icism that the church has abdicated its sacred function as the maker of peace and concord.
 We should condemn the causes or war; but we should look for them not so much on state papers as ir the fears, prejudices and rivalries common to men everywhere except as they arc influenced by the divine spirit. Our own freedom from militarism has been due to protecting oceans rather than to su- perior virtue.
 EchOing Europe "The present clamor for an arma- | ment to resist a possible attack is prompted, not by peril, but by the dis 1 position to echo on our side of the
 sea the cries heard in Europe for years and it is engendering the game suspicious that have wrecked the re-
 lations of Germany and Great Britain. Are we to repeat the policy which Is | drenching the continent with blood This is the time to prepare, not for l war, but for peace.
 l 'The time has come to insist that 1 the law of the jungle should be re- | placed by the law of humanity; that | there is no double standard of ethics;
 that there cannot be one rule for in-
 dividuals and another for their gov l ernments The real greatness of | peo- pie lies not in regiments and battle | ships, but in justice and forbearance: I and that righteousness exalteth d na- tion but sin is reproach to any peo- | ple'
 "If nations fear and hate one another they will fight whether they annually
 add one or dozen battleships to their | navy or a thousand or a hundred
 thousand men to their army. The gold
 en rule must be made effective in in-
 ternational intercourse. This Is the ur-
 gent duty of the churches and Amer
 ican churches have free opportunity to
 speak They should cease baptising ma
 tional pride and selfishness with the
 name of patriotism, put forth greater
 enorts to make the divine spirit leaven
 all human relationships and proclaim
 the missionary message of interna-
 tional Christianity."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Who Is the Author?

Having reae in your Corner an an swer to the meaning of the name Mary, I am asking if anyone can give me the name of the author of the following quo tation Learn as if you were to die to- morrow I shall be most thankful to you E. A. NJ"
  Thus fai I have been unable to discover who said it first although I have over hauled memory and encyclopedias dli- gently. Who will look into the matter and tell us if the excellent proverb has an es- tablished ancestry or is 8 waif?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Canadian Casualties

Ottawa, February 2S.-The list of casualties among members of the Can adian expeditionary force in Europe, officially announced today. included among the killed the name of Lieut.. Duncan Peter Bell-Irving, second field company of divisional engineers of Vancouver, whose death occurred Feb ruary PC. Today's list of killed totals three, the other two being privates, Four names, all privates, are on the list of wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
BLOCKADE PLAN |[L|ES AROUSES lNTEREST|NU.S.
American Government Will Await Official Declaration Before Announcing Its
 Course of Action

NaslIngton. February 2S.-fnasmuch as the United States government had Rtnb been advised officially of the re- n ed notification to neutrals of Great rf1 hin's intention to hold mp all ship Ind to and from Germany and Aus in Officials here tonight expressed b pinion on this latest development. I'll onl the brief press report of Great Brita@ins plan il was believed in off yio1 1quarters that blockade of an 1npr& eedented character was in pros beet.( likely to involve many compli- tateQ questions. It was pointed out lhat no question has been the subject Pf uhore controversy in international rW than that of a blockade and offl- alsA said until the text of England 8 fclaration wa sreceived and carefully
 Rmined it would not be possible to
 whether or not the United States
 Id recognize it as binding on its
 els.
 \e proposed declaration by the all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
ARTILLERY LANDED FROM ALLIED FLEET: BOMBARDMENT OF
 FORTS CONTINUED
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ready to join it. These five ships are considered the greatest fighting ma chimes in the world and besides being heavily armored, are almost as fast as battle cruisers. Although their speed is given at 25 knots, the Queen Eliz- abeth made 2S in her trials and she may exceed that.
 The Belgian army, reorganized and re-equipped again, has been taking part in the fight for the recovery of it's country and, according to the French report, has advanced across the Yser and taken a farm from the Germans. while it's artillery has demolished two German works.
 Otherwise the battles in the west are still confined to the Champagne and the Vosges, where both sides claim suc- cesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Loss of Zeppelin Confirmed

Geneva, Switzerland February 2S. (yia Paris, 4:50 D. m.)-Reports re- ceived here apparently confirm the loss nthe Adriatic seat of one of the in the Adriatic sea of one of the from Pola, the Austrian naval base, early in February. Work is said to be continuing day and night at Friedrich shafen on airships intended to replace four which. recently were lost Difli- culty is being experienced in finding capable pilots.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Mime. Bernhardt Improves

Bordeaux, February 2S.-(Via Paris, 5 p. m.)-Dr Denuce. attending Mime. Sa- rah Bernhardt, whose right leg was am- putated last week, today said the condi- tion of the patient continued excellent and that heretofore no daily bulletin would be issued. Mime. Bernhardt continues to receive many messages. Many come from the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Confer on Japanese Demands

Peking, March 1.--At another confer ence held today to discuss demands Ja- pan has made upon China, it is said no important concessions were granted by the Chinese representatives. Although Japanese troops still occupy the portion of Shantung entered during the opera tions against Tsing-Tau, China, it is de- clared, has conceded little concerning the demands relating to Shantung.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Merchant Marine Increases

Washington, February 2S.-Nearly half million tons have been added to the American merchant marine since the law admitting foreign built yes sels to American registry was passed last August. To the end of February 133 foreign built vessels had been placed under American registry with an az gregate tonnage of 475,524, the de- partment of commerce announced to- day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Copy of Recitation

Can anyone of your large family of the Helping Hand supply me with copy or the words of the recitation Taking the Eleyator?' MRS. T. B..
 Referred You do not mean, I suppose, Howells parlor comedy, "The Elevator" The selection you name is not familiar t1 me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Reds to Alexandria, La.

Cincinnati, February 2S.--Twelvc Cincinnati National players left here today for the spring training grounds at Alexandria, La. Others will board the train en route or proceed direct from their homes. Manager Herzog al- ready is at the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Panic In Constantinople

London, February 2S.-(3:3O a. m.) Inere Is panic in Constantinople ana many inhabitants are leaving.' ? says the Athens correspondent of the Weekly Dispatch. "Interna1 trouble is imminent. The cabinet has decided to transfer the seat of government to Broussa, Asia Minor.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Federals to Augusta

Pittsburg, February 2S.-E. T. Cakes, manager; Edward Konetchy, captain, and two players formed the advance squad of the Pittsburg Federals which left tonight for the training carcp al Augusta, Ga. Other players will join them on the way or go direct to the Camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Schooner Damaged In Gale

Vineyard Haven, Mass, February 22 The schooner Carrie Strong, in yester- day from Belfast, Ga, for Boston, was damaged in northeast gale off Cape Hatteras, February IS. She lost 20, feet of lumber from her deck load and her steering gear and power boat were carried away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Supplies For sRalq;ars

arieston' S. C., February 2s.-The oli' sh steamer St. Helena sailed today TOT shotterdam with 5000 tons of supplies gnu clothing contributed by the people of N"r.h Carolina, South Carolina and Geq'gia for the Belgians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Deaths and Funerals
Charles Edward Lett

Charles Edward Lett, aged 24. died yesterday at 1:30 at the family resi- dence, 423 North Forty y-eighth street Owing to the serious illness of the mother of the deceased no funeral ar- engagements have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
SAYS ATTACHE SCANDAL
 IS ATTEMPT TO BLACKMAIL

passport frauduiently, has been before the state department only in an informal way, and. according to a high official of the government nothing has developed requiring action.
 The embassy statement follows;
 .The main facts of the Stegler affair as far as the naval attache is concerned have been communicated by me to the state department.
 "I must refrain from dealing in any de- tail with all the false statements and fantastic allegations of Stegler and his wife, which are multiplying from day to day and are of a pathological character.
 '.There may be other motives in ques- tion, but in any case the whole matter looks very much like an attempt of black mail which failed.
 "It is up to the judges and the public opinion to form their own judgment of the reliability of Stegler'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

of ships contributing to the effective ness of the blockade, and is always limited by the condition of effective ness. it will never reach remote seas upon which merchant vessels sail which are. perhaps destined for the blochaded ports but whose destination is contin- gent on the changes which circum- stances may produce In the blockade during their voyage. The idea Of ra- dius of action joined to that of effect iveness, that is to say, allows the bel ligerent to exercise in an effective man. her the right of blockade which is ad- mitted to be his and, on the other hand, it saves neutrals from exposure to the inconvenience of blockade at a great distance, while it leaves them free to run the risks to which they knowing ly expose themselves by approaching points to which access is forbidden by the belligerent."
 Accepted rules, it was pointed out tonight, prescribe that a blockade must be limited to the ports and coasts of an enemy and that each declaration must give tht geographical limits of must give the geographical limits of
 Officials were reassured to an eX- tent by press dispatches announcing g the contemplated action by the allies was not an answer to the recent lden- tical note sent by the United States to England and Germany in connection with the submarine warfare on mer- chant ships and the shipment of food stuffs to the civilian population of a belligerent. No word came today as to the attitude of the belligerents on the American communication. but of ficials were still hopeful a solution might be reached on the basis sug- gested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
THF WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February S.--Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Fair Monday and Tuesday, rising temperature.
 Georgia: Unsettled Monday Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at Uni- ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the 24 hours ending S D. m, 10th me ridian time. Februasy 2S, 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

Washington. February 2s.-A statement issued today by the German embassy, in the name of Count Non Bernstorff, the ambassador, says the, Stegler passport case. with which the name of Captain Boy-Ed, naval attaehe of the embassy, has been connected, Hooks very much like an attempt Of blackmail which failed It says the main facts have been communicated to the American state de- partment.
 The ambassador. who Is in New York, telegraphed instructions for the issuance of the statement The communication to the state department was mailed. Officials had not seen it tonight.
 So far the passport investigation in New York which resulted in the arrest of Pe- York, which resulted in the arrest of Pe-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01
Impossible to Assign Radius

Gases may occur in which single ship will be enough S to maintain a blockade effectively. It does not seem possible to assign limits to the radius of action in definite and unvarying figures any more than it is possible to fix beforehand and invariably the number of ships necessary to assure the effectiveness of any blockade. These points must be determined according to circumstances in each particular case of blockade.
 "The radius of action of blockad- ing naval force may extend somewhat far, but as it depends on the number
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-01

Y York, which resulted In the arrest or Pe- .....s..................... lies created widespread interest among diplomats as well as officials. Some foreign envoys from neutral countries were interested particularly in thc in timation that England did not intend to maintain blockade of the German coast, but would hold herself at lio- erty to stop all shipping no matter where encountered on the high seas if bound 10 or from Germany.
 No Exact Precedent
 There is no exact precedent for such policy but it was considered likely in diplomatic circles that discussion as to its validity and recognition by neu- trals would be based on the theory that blockade" was being attempt cd. International law has several rules as to the maintenance of a naval and commercial blockade, many of which have been Incorporated in conventions ratified by the present belligerents as well as treaties between the United States and some of the European pow CTS
 iHt ueclafdllOn or GdIlS i'll l60b, which proclaimed that a blockade to be binding on neutrals must be eff feetive,' has been followed in rules since adopted by virtually all nations. England and France having adopted as the basis of their international law during the present war the declaration of London of 1909, with certain modi- fications, that document probably will be referred in diplomatic controversies " nh oric I step of the allies. One of the articles of this declaration says:
 "The seizure of neutral vessels for violation of blockade may be made only within the radius of action oi the ship of war assigned to maintain an effective blockade"
 As for what constitutes the radius of action, the following explanation ia given by the United States maya, war college in one of its publications as having been universally accepted:
 When a government decides to un- dertake blockading operations against some part of the enemy coast, 1t as- signs certain number of warships to take part in the blockade and in trusts the command of these to an officer. whose duty is to insure by this means the effectiveness of the block ade The commander of the naval force thus formed distributes the ships placed at his disposal according to the configuration of the coast and the geographical positions of the blockaded places and gives each ship instructions as to the part she is to play and espe- cially as to the zone intrusted to her surveillance It is all of the zones ol surveillance together, organized in sucl manner that the blockade is effect 1 i've that form the radius of action ol the blockading force.
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The Republican journal., 1915-07-01
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Statement Of the Condition of the
Searsport Savings Bank, Sears
port, May 10, 1915

F FENDLETON, President.
JAMES P, NICHOLS, Treasurer.
IRUSTEES--F |. Pendeton. J. N Pendleton, ].
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Organized April /, 1874
LIABILITIES
Deposits. s272 GOT OF
Reserve fund -......................... 1890 90
Undivided otits.................--.--- 1872 10
$2s6 399 81
RESOURCES
Public funds of Maine. ........ .......S 1868 90
Public funds out of Maine. So. ..... &c. 915 90
Railroad bonds of Maine 1910 90
Railroad bonds out of Maine...... 117,134 90
Corporation 81, 5SS 40
Railroad stock. ...... 1920 90
Corporation stock. Observation-Disclosures. 62S4 90
Bank stock 1900 90
Loans with collateral .............. 1875 90
Loans on mortgages of real estate. 24324 Oh
Real estate foreclosure 1000 90
Premium ........................ 600 90
Cash on ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. II 81
Cash on hand........ ..................... 74s So