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The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-09-18
COUNTY FAIR FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY NEXT,

Do not forget the dates Of the Bara-
ga County Fair this year. Sept. 2l-16,
next Friday and Saturday. The event
will be held at the Grange hall, Baraga
township, this year, exhibits being re-
ceived next Thursday.
Friday win be Pomona day, when .
session Of Seward Pomona will be held.
The Baraga degree team. which has
put in considerable time and can be de-
pended upon to do good ritualistic work,
will administer the third and fourth
degree to members. Hon. J. c. Ketch-
am. Master Of the Michigan State
Grange, will be present and deliver an
address. The delegates from the sew
eral Oranges and the Pomona will elect
delegates to the State Grange meeting
at this time, also. ~
For the Fair. the premium list is
very liberal and as much money as
conditions will warrant will he dis
tributed. Secretary Meyer has been
untiring in his efforts to make the
coming event one of the best ever held
in the county. Attend and show by
your presence that you appreciate the
Grange effort1 to keep Baraga county
in the front rahk in agriculture. The
businessmen should make . special
effort to be among those present, as
the future development Of the agricul-
tural interests Of the county is Of
vital importance to them also.
This will be the fourth Fair held in
the county, and each succeeding one
has been larger, better and more liber-
ally attended. The farmers are getting
ready their best samples of grains,
vegetables, ETC., the poultryman ID
getting his birds into shape, and even
the modest housewife ID going to show
mere man that when it comes to fancy
work, jams, preserves, ETC., she is in .
realm all her own. So we can expect
many fine exhibits.
There will be q dance Saturday
evening. closing up the Fair for 1915.
All children will be admitted free to
the Fair Saturday afternoon.
FRIDAY, SEPT. "a.
2. p. M.-Opening of Seward Pomona
Grange. Election Of officers. Elec-
tion of Pomona Grange delegates.
County convention for electing sub
ordinate Grange delegates. The dis
cussion Of having an agricultural ex-
pert for Baraga county and the bond
issue for Baraga county are two Of
the several questions to be taken up
at this session.
7:30 p. M.-Exemplifying third and
fourth degrees be Baraga Grange
degree team and Grange tsbleaus.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25.
2P. M. Selection by Bergeron's or
chestra. Introductory. Song by the
Baraga Grange choir. Address by
State Master Ketcham. Milking
song by Baraga Grange choir. Ad-
dress, "rhe Possibilities in Growing
Alfalfa" by Leo M. Geismar. ''Be-
cause he joined the Grange. "by Bar
aga Grange. Piano selection by Mis-
Hazel Johnson. Judging the poultry
by James. A. Daley. Selection by
Bergeron's orchestra.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-09-18

A free ticket to the Pastime theatre
will be given with every one dollar
purchase at Paqustts's Cash Grocery
today. advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1915-09-18

Wednesday evening = o'eleck at the
homo q the groom. Miss Theresa III
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
CHARGE CONSPIRACY
 TO DEFRAUD THE U. s.

New York, May 27.-A conspiracy to de- fraud the United States through the fil- ing of false manifest on exports of rubber in order to conceal it's contraband character. is alleged in indictments found by the federal grand jury today against Harry R. Salomon his cousin, Albert Salcmon of the importing and exporting firm of Solomon Brothers of this city; Albert B. Newman, a commission mer- chant; Franz Rosenberg of Hanover, Germany. representative here of an Aus trian rubber company, and Sigmund Kar- man of Budapest, Hungary a rubber ex- pert. who also is said to be in this city.
 Two shipments of fine grade of rub Der, valued at $50,000 are alleged to have been falsely manifested for export prob- ably to Germany by way of Italy. One lot, 1t IS stated, was found concealed in 300 bundles of resin and the other in IFS bales of cotton waste The shipments were detected the result of an x-ray examina ton and were seized
 The defendants are alleged through the filing of the false manifest. to have caused the collector of the port to traiN init untrue and inaccurate reports to Washington in violation of the federal criminal code.
 While classed as techincal violations of the customs laws, the acts charged also are considered by federal officials to be violations of American neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
NEW SERVICE TO COLORADO Chicago and Northwestern Announces Some Changes Effective Tomorrow

The present train service of the Chica- go, Union Pacific and Northwestern line between Chicago and Denver will, on May 30. be amplified to provide three modcrnly equipped trains leaving Chicago from the Chicago and Northwestern Rail- way passenger terminal at convenient hours every day for Denver.
 The Colorado special will continue to leave Chicago at 10:30 a. m.. arriving at Denver at p. m., the following day, as heretofore. The Denver special new train. will leave Chicago at 605 D. m,. arriving at Denver ab4ut g D. m.. only one night en route, arA the Colorado ex- press will continue to leave Chicago at 10:45 D. m., and arrive at Denver at 7:3O a. m., the second morning. as heretofore
 On the same date similar excellent serv- ice will be inaugurated eastbound
 This complete train service going into effect as 1t does at time when, the low round trip tourist fares to Colorado will become effective, together with the fact that the, Chicago. Union Pacific and Northwestern line Is the only double track route from Chicago to Colorado, and Is equipped with automatic electric safety signals all the way will undoubt. edly be strong factor in securing 2 good patronage for this popular, routa. particularly In connection with the large movement of California expedition bu1l- ness. biz portion of which will und0ubt- edly desire to atop at Colorado en route Q tho FoclGc coeok
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
MAKES LAST EFFORT
 ID SAVE MEXICANS
Bryan Fears Execution Will Endanger Americans
 in Mexico

Phoenix. Ariz., May Ex-Governor Hunt made last effort today to save the lives of five Mexicans condemned to die tomorrow at Florence based upon a message received today from Sec retary Bryan who suggested thl. their execution might endanger the lives and property of Americans still resident in the territory controlled by the Mexican ehieftain, General Villa.
 The governor sent Secretary Bryahs telegram tos both the legislature and the state board of pardons and paroles late tonight. It read:
 '1r view of the effect of the exc outions on internal tional relations and poss ib1e harm to Americans in north ern Mexico, I respectfully suggest that communication of sentences might be ad- vieable In case the board of pardons considers this would defeat the ends of justice, l feel 1t my duty to urge postponement of executions in order to give time for further consideration of the natter
 Adding his own comment that the situation was "fraught with unfor tunate possibilities for Americans in rt trthern Mexico" Governor Hunt de- clared that General Francisco Villas request to the American state depart ment that mercy be shown the con demned Mexicans was worthy of con- stdera ton and he also recommended that "all deference be accorded the V ishes of the honorable Secretary Of C,f fpt Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
ENGLAND READY TO
 PAY FOR DETAINED
 COTTON CARGOES

London, May 27.-G05 D. m.)-The for eign office announced tonight that the government had informed the represen- tative of American cotton interests, whose shipments on r vessels have been pur- chased by the government, that 1t was ready and anxious to make payment at once. The representative. however, ad- mitted his inability at present to make any definite claim in respect of any one of the cargoes or these vesseis, put ne has undertaken to obtain the necessary information in order to present his claim as soon as possible
 The representative of the shippers of cotton on another vessel has been sim ilarly informed of the governments read mess to make immediate settlement but he also acknowledged he was not at present in a position to put forward his claim. Cargoes on six other vessels are being death with similarly.
 Whilst most anxious to satisfy all claims as promptly as possible says the statement, issued by the foreign of flee. it is obvious that the process of arriving at speedy settlement is delayed by the necessity of establishing the real ownership of each consignment, and of asccrtaining whether it has passed from the shipper to the consgnee and who is the right person to receive the pay ment The question is complicated by tte fact that Swedish consignees of a number of cargoes have instituted pro- ceedings here with the view of prevent ing the purchase by the government from American shippers of cargoes which, il is alleged, already have been bought anC 1 paid for by these Swedish consisnees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
WOULD GET TARIFF
 OUT 0F POLITICS
Prominent Men Back Hove ment to Get Rid of
 Issue

Chicago, May 27.-A movement to re- move the tariff from politics was launched at a meeting here today attended by H. U. Nudge, managing head of the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific railroad under the receivership; Clarence S. Funk. Pres ident E. P Ripley of the Atchison. To- polka and Santa Fe and other business men. H. H. Cross. president of the Ma tional Soil Fertility league. presided.
 The following committee was appointed to perfect an organization to place a pro- posed act before Congress-: Frank G. Lo- gan, chairman; B. E. Sunny, Cyrus H. Mccormick Victor F. Lawson. John w.. Farwell, William V. Kelley and Clarence S. Funk
 The plan contemplates tariff commits sion with the broadest powers possible under the constitution, including the pow CT to investigate, recommend and hear complaints; five commissioners to receive s12,00O annually for a seven-year tenure and to have a permanent appropriation of sa00, GOO.
 Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman of Illi- nois attended the meeting and said in his discussion that the plan was the best that had come to his notice. Letters Of indorsement were read from James J. Hill of St. Paul; George w. Perkins of New York, several college presidents and many business men throughout the coun- try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
FRENCH AVIATORS
 RAID LUDWIGSHAFEN

Paris, May 2S.--C12:15 a. m. )-An or ficial statement issued tonight de- scr'bes more fully the French air raid on Ludwigshafen, where important mu- nitions factories are reported to have been set on fire and partly destroyed. The statement says: The aerop1anes hich bombarded Ludwigshafen num- bered 1S
 'They took the air at 3 a. m., Thurs day. The works of the Badische an ilin and soda-f -fabrik company, the largest explosives factory in Germany, occupy an entire quarter of Ludwig shafen, near Mannheim, and an import ant annex has been established near Oppau, a mile and a half from Lud- wigshafen.
 ."rhe aeroplanes threw 47 four-inch bombs and two six-inch bombs on the main establishment and S6 four-inch bombs on Oppau. All the bombs reached the mark
 Howard 6:15 three enormous columns of yellow flames could be seen ct Ludwigshafen and at 6:30 the avia- tors saw Ludwigshafen and Oppau cov- cred with vast volumes of smoke.
 "The aeroplanes were fired at, but all returned except one. According to the pilots the latter machine was obliged to land at Ludwigshafen and was seen to be in flames as soon as it landed.
 They believe that the landing, which was caused, no doubt, by the enemy's s fire, was affected normally and that the pilots burned the machine to pre- vent 1t from falling into the hands of the Germans.
 This expedition. which shows to what degree of skill and daring our avlators have attained, constitutes tEe finest aerial exploit yet accomplished during the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
GERMANS USING
 ASPHYXIATING GAS
 AGAINST RUSSIANS

Petrograd, May 2S.--tVia London, S:1s a. m.)-Use by the Teutonic al lies of asphyxiating gas to cover their offensive in Ossowetz region is report ed in an official statement issued last n.Sht by the Russian general staff.
 Austro-German attacks all along the Inc between the upper Vistula and the left bank of the San are reported to have been repulsed with heavy loss to the alta cl<ers.
 \ stubborn battle is said to be con- tihuing on both banks of the san be- tween Przemysl and the Lubaczowka liver as well as between Przemysl and the great marshes of the Dniester
 The Russians claim to have inflicted enormous losses upon their antagon- ists on the 25th on the entire front from the Dniester marshes to Doiina The capture is claimed of many pris- oners during counter attacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28

Washington, May 27.-Ambassador Page at London cabed the state department to- night that Captain Greene of the Ameri- can steamship Nebraska had given the naval attache of the embassy a sworn statement at Liverpool concerning the explosion on his ship off the Irish coast Tuesday and that the attache was re- turning to London. A
 Lieutenant Powers. the attache, was accompanied to Liverpool by Naval Con structor McBride who Is expected to make an examination tomorrow with the hope Of asoertaining definitely whether the Nebraskan was damaged by mine or tor pedo.
 The captains affidavit will be for warded to the state department as soon as Lieutenant Powers reaches London, but any decision as to action by the American government probably will be delayed until the constructors report is received.
 k In his first report to Consul General Skinner at London by telegraph today, Captain Greene said his ship either struck mine or was torpedoed, and of ficials here think his affidavit may not be more definite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
SHERMAN WILL
 ATTEND REUNION

In an effort to assist Birmingham in securing the next annual reunion of the Confederate Veterans. the United Hotels company of this city has instructed Fred B. Shireman, resident manager of the Tutwiler to attend the meeting in Rich- mond. MT. Shireman had subscribed $50 toward the expenses of the Boys lndus- trial School band to the reunion. and on that account had given up the idea of attending the reunion personally. How ever. he was advised yeeferday by F.
 w. Rockwell at Utica to attend the re- union. MT. shireman will go to Louisyille tomorrow with>the Birmingham delegation and will exert his influence toward get- ting the next convention for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
TWO ARE KILLED IN
 OKLAHOMA FLOODS.

Fort Smith, Ark. May N.-Two deaths resulted today from wind and rainstorms prevalent over eastern Oklahoma. Mrs. John Kirkland of Thomasville. Okla, was drowned when her home was washed away in a storm of the proportion of a cioudburst Several other buildings at that place were washed away.
 W. W. Wood was killed by lightning at Mannford, Okla, and two others severely injured
 Stigler, Okla, swept by tornado last saturday, was visited by a second storm today which resulted in much damage The light and power plant is in ruins and the town tonight is in darkness.
 Over a hundred farmers tonight, with score of teams are laboring to erect a levee about Fort Gibson, Okla, the Arkansas river in that section being at high stage and rising.
 Catherine Clemens, reported Killed III the tornado at Talihina. Okla, Wednes- day, is alive but may die from injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
I. R. COMMISSION
 ENDS HEARINGS

Washington. May N.-The federal in- dustrial relations committee today con- cluded hearings that have been in prog ress for more than year, which have touched many phases of the country !, industrial life and which have taken the investigators from coast to coast The commission will meet again in executive session in Chicago about June l, to plan the framing of it's report to Congress.
 Today's session was devoted to hear ing witnesses reply to others who already had testified and to cleaning up odds s nd ends.
 A. c. Bills, Jr., commissioner of labor of Porto Rico. and Martin Travieso, sec retary of Porto Rico, were the last wit nesses in the inquiry into labor cond- tions in Porto Rico. They invited the commission to go to the island to make a thorough investigation and as an alter native suggested a congressional inquiry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
FURTHER RISE IN
 ARKANSAS RIVER

Little Rock. May 27-Reports early tonight indicate the heavy rains of Wednesday night have caused a fur ther rise in the swollen Arkansas river. The levee near vanburen broke today and fears are expressed for the levees in the vicinity of Dardanelle. where the river Is now three feet above flood stage.
 Back water from the Arkansas has caused the Fourche river to overflow. interrupttng traffic on the Fourchc river valley and Indian Territory raii- road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
WEAKNESS OF J. s.
 SUBMARINES WILL
 BE INVESTIGATED
Daniels Determined to Find Cause of the Frequent Breakdown of Under
 sea Fighters

Washington, May 28-Whie unofficial reports indicating that half of the 12 sub marines assigned to participate in the war game with the Atlantic fleet were at least partially ineffective. Secretary Dan iels today announced his determination to make a thorough investigation to find the cause and if possible remedy for the too frequent breakdowns of the ilavys underwater craft.
 With the growing importance of the submarine an instrument of warfare said the Secretary. q feel that too much attention cannot be paid to this branch of the service and every effort of the de- partment will be directed to improving the records made by the submarines dur ing the recent maneuvers. The subma- rine still is in an experimental stage and the boat of two years ago as compared with those now in active service abroad is probably even more comparatively ob- solete than an automobile of three ; ars ago.
 "Of the 12 submarines which came to New York for the maneuyers one was un- able to proceed and various others suf- fered from breakdowns, necessitating re- pairs of greater or lesser imp ,rtance which took them out of the game for varying lengths of time. Reports, unoffi- cial, gave a number varying from i've to seven as the total submarines effective during certain period of the maneuvers.
 'The machinery of a submarine is very delicate. The battery trouble, as already announced, we hope to have elinailnted in our newer boats if the Edison battery lives up to it's preliminary tests The other troubles are being eliminated with each new design as the defects of tine old designs beccome apparent.
 What I am most interested In is in finding out whether these breakdowns were such as must be expected in more or less experimental boats or whether they were due to faults of constructor that should have been remedied or to defects in our system of reporting and making repairs. It is my intention to immediately
 investigate this matter and to spare no effort to remedy anything which is sossi- ble of being remedied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Mountain Creek and Richmond Reunion

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 received a personal letter from Birmingham friend making inquiry as to the men hero in the Soldiers Home who intended to attend ths Richmond reunion. and asking the plain question as to the necessity of sending contri- button to assist in defraying expenses. etc
 desire to answer this letter through The Herald and in this connection, have to say that there is d U. c. V. camp at this place, and any assistance intended for the purpose mentioned should be sent direct to Capt. J. M. Simpson, the commander of the camp.
 Age and infirma ties of the Confeder- ates here make it so that tho distance from here to Richmond is, too great for some of the old men to undertake, and although the infirm. In some in stances, would insist on going. the com mandant and physician here reserve the right to refuse permission to invalids leaving, which is proper.
 In this home there are some men who followed Lee until the Appomat- tox surrender. and included in the num- Der are several who would like to go and visit the warm places" there in which they figured during the s'hot times' of the sixties, but money buys railroad tickets, and this they haven't got. Now, again, in this connection, the writer has this to suggest to those who would like to contribute towards pur- chasing three railroad tickets to be used by men who "heard guns fire in Virginia, then send that money for this purpose direct to Capt. J. M Simpson. the commandant, and he will make proper disposition of same. w. F. THOMPSON Mountain Creek Soldiers Home, May 26. 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
ISSUE COMMISSIONS
 TO GOVERNORS STAFF

Montgomery, May Z-(Special.)-co missions signed by Governor Tender son, Acting Adjt. Gen. c. J. Hubbard and John Purifoy secretary of state were issued today to the members of the governors staff. who were appointed sew eral weeks ago. The stan will hold of flee throughout the present administra- ton.
 The staff will accompany Governor Henderson to Auburn week after next te Inspect the cadets of the Alabama Poly technic institute at that place. and later will be present with the chief executive at the annual inspection of the three reg mental encampments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
KELLER REPORTS ON
 ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Montgomery, May 27.-(Special.) ) Progress in road construction in Ala bama during the past four years was reported to the members of the state highway commission tonight by w. S. Keller, state highway engineer. Engi- neer Keller's report showed in detail what work had been done by the high way department during the past four years; what bridges had been con structed. and much other information relative to the expenditures of the de- partment since it's creation.
 The meeting was held at the Gay Teague hotel and all of the members of the highway commission were pres ent except Chairman R. F. Spragins of Huntsville. who was unable to attend the meeting owing to the pressure of outside business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
COL. ROOSEVELT
 BREAKS A RIB

New York. May 27.-It became known to- night that Col Theodore Roosevelt met with an accident last Monday at his home at Sagamore Hill when, as he was trying to mount horse he fell and broke rib The discovery of the broken bones was made by the colonels physicians. summoned when the twinges the former President felt after the fall convinced him that something more than a wrench was the trouble.
 The colonel was bandaged tightly about the body and except for the inconvenience and triflng pain, the accident has caused him no trouble. The interference with his activities has been with his daily horseback ride.
 Colonel Roosevelt met with the acci- dent as he was about to throw his leg ever the saddle of his favorite mount. His foot slipped and he came down heav- fly on his side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
ITALIAN TROOPS
 TAKE MONTBANNO

Rome. May 27.-,via Paris. 10:05 D. m) The following official statement was s- sued tonight
 'On May 25 on the Tyrol-Trentine from tier Italian troops occupied the heights of Montbanno, from which point the en- emy was forced to retreat. abandoning tents and material The Italian artillery located Tonezzo and silenced the enemy s fire.
 'fIn Carnia, our success around Valde- gano is confirmed. the Italians occupying Sasella and Prevoa.
 "In the Raccolana valley our losses were four killed and one officer and 10 sol diers wounded. The enemy's losses were heavy.
 '"rhe general situation Is entirely sat isfa ctorv'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-28
NAME COMMITTEE TO
 WORK FOR FRANK

Chicago, May N.-Representatives of the Leo M. Frank committee and the Anti-Capital Punishment society today ap- pointed committee to walt upon the gov ernor of Georgia in the interest of elem ency for Frank. sentenced to death.
 On the committee are Judge John M. O'Connor, chief justice of the criminal court; the Rev. Johnstone Meyers. pastor of Immanuel Baptist church, and Mrs. Mary Blany Fisher. representing wom- en's organizations with membership of 1O0 O00