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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Odd Fellow Arrested

Chattanooga, Tenn. February 6--(sps- cial)-T B. Taylor, former treasurer of Gutenburg lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, who disappeared several days ago after claiming to the police that he had been held up and robbed of s70o of the lodges funds, was arrested today at his home. He was charged at the isil with cmbezzement. Taylor dis appeared 10 days ago. leaving a note sps- ing that he had committed suicide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Plan to Create Central Fund of S25,000,000 to Be Held in Washington to Credit of Banks
i DEVELOPMENT OF
 CLEARING SYSTEM
 WILL BE GRADUAL
Central Fund Will Be
 Made Up of Deposits
 From Each of Twelve Reserve Banks

Washington. February e.--Confer- ences between members of the federal reserve board, governors of several os the reserve banks and some reserve agents have developed definite plans for the extension of clearing house op- erRtlons by the f2 regional reserve banks. One feature of the plan, 1t wns learned today. provides for the crea- 000.00O to he held In Washington to the credit of the reserve banks to take up clearing operations between them.
 The result of the deliberations which lasted several days. will be laid before the entire federal reserve board next Monday. Since the plans have the ap- proval of w P. C. Harding and Paul M Warburg. two members experienced in practical banking. it was believed tonight that they would be indorsed.
 It was pointed out that no attempt is to be made toward nasty action but it was understood to have been unan- mously agreed in the conference that the time has arrived when the clearing functions of tho t2 banks should be exercised as fully as possible. Actual development Of the clearing system through the reserve banks will Dc gradual, but members of the reserve board believe these banks will in time take the place contemplated in the ra- serve act and do practically all the clearing for member banks
 To BesGol Fund
 According to information tonight ths central fund In Washington IS to be a gold fi,nd made un of dancsits frerl each of tue 3 reserve banks. As nov contemplated each bank might put IT about 10 per cent of it's rcservc tuudy in the central fund. It was understood that the Secretary of the Treasury might place some of the government money now on deposit with national banks in the fund. to the credit of fed eral reserve banks Such action would allow reserve hanks Co make smaller deposits in the central fund from their own resources This part of the plan was said not to have met the approval of MT. McAdoo as yet and 1t Is possible that II Wll not DC duopteu. US re- lection will not affect the general pro- posal, how
 It has been estimated that the hand ling of n central fund here will not entail any great burden on the force of the federal reserve board. IL would be devoted exclusively to taking care of items between federal reserve banks themselves and will have the practical result of setting up a clearing agency iu Washington for the l2 banks Buf- ances probably will be adjusted only once week or once a month and will be largely matters of bookkeeping.
 Tn connection with cicsriugs within district the conference laid plans which will not force member banks |, clear through their reserve bank. but which it is hoped will prove attractive to bankers and show the advantages of general intradlstrict clearing Al first the plans contemplated clearances only for such banks as accept 1t hut eventually it i5 believed that all banks will come in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
MEXICANS URGED TO
 TERMINATE STRIFE
More Than 800 Delegates Attend Conference in San An tonic Message Sent War Leaders Urging Immediate Peace

San Antonio, Tex, February 6-with- |out word against President Wilson s |alexicah policy or mention of interven- |lion or force of arms. the Mexican peace convention here today unanimously hdopted a resolution calling upon the leaders of the parties now engaged in waf,. terminate the strife and unite for
 ,e g6l of the country. More than 800 delegatesfrom almost every section of Mexico al every political party partici- ,ated in1e convention, presided over by Miguel Tlanes Cacho, former governor ef Oaxae The conference adjourned sine oie.
 The resution in the form of message s being Slegraphed tonight to Generals Car,anzaVilla, Maytorena, Hill, Iapata, Apgeles entu and other military off
 csAib.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
OFFICERS OF MINERS
 UNION REELECTED

Indianapolis, February 6-The three in- ternational officers of the United Mina Workers of America have been reelected for two years. according to the report dent John P. White and Vice President Frank J. Hayes had no opposition. while William Green was opposed for re-elec- ition as secretary treasurer by w. l.. Simms of Linton. Ind. Green received 12z.7 76S votes to Simms' 45,37s.
 The internationa executive board com pleted fivr-day session late today. Sec rotary Green said only routine business was considered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Disabled Ship Arriyes

New York, February 6.-The American steamship Evelyn, which grounded at Der muda January while conveying cargo of horses from this port to Italy. reached here today In tow of the coast guard cutter Mohawk. The Evelyn, after be- ing foated, started back to New York and was caught in gale and disabled. Wireless calls yesterday brought the cut ter to her assistance off the Jersey coast. The vessel was leaking badly when she arrived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Fighting in Poland

London, February 6-d0:50 p. m.) Neutral opinion of Germany's threat of submarine blockade of the Brit ish isles together with possible ac- tion by the United States, Holland and the Scandinavian countries, is today competing with the big battle in cen tral Poland for first place in public in terest in England.
 The threat Itself has in no way disturbed the sea-borne trade oi the country Steamers are running as usual, insurance rates remain as they were and shipowners declare that there will be no change in schedules.
 The. general belief here Is that Ger many Is not in position to inter- fere to any great extent with shipping g and the possibility of Germany becom- ing involved with neutral countries over this action looms large in Brit ish minds.
 What effect the action of the cap tain of the Lusitania in flying the American flag will have on the ques- tion is yet to be seen. The Lusitania crossed the Irish sea, according to American passengers. with American flags at her stern and forepeaN, but that fact is not vet known to the I1ng g. fish public
 Of the battle in central Poland lit- tie news has come through today from either Petrograd Vienna or Berlin It is believed fighting continues and that it will be some days before final decision is reached. If the Russian suc- cess in crossing the Bzura river is strongly supported and pushed 1t may shorten the engagement.
 From all accounts the Germans flung great masses against the Russian lines. and although they gained ground at some points, they did not succeed in breaking through and the Russians were able to take the offensive in parts of the field. With the tremendous ar tillery and rifle fire and bayonct work tho losses must have been very great
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
LOCAL OPERATORS
 LODGE PROTEST

Washington. February 6.-Opera- tors in the Birmingham mining dis trict petitioned the interstate com merce commission today for read justment of coal rates over the St. Louis and San Francisco. the Illi- nols Central and other. roads, from their field and the Western Ken lucky and Southern Illinois dis trict, to points in Tennessee. Missts- sipri, Louisiana and Texas.
 Birmingham operators contend they arc entitled to better rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
Visit Western Front

Berlin, February 6.-Cvia London 10:05 p. r.J-Lieutenant Colonel Kuhn and five other American army officers who are acting as observers, left last night for a] weeks trip to the western front, going first to etrassburg and Metz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
No Official Renort

Washington. February 6-Officials to- night had received no official report of the use of the American flag by the LusI- tania but they indicated that inquiry might be made. Pending receipt of full information, comment was reserved
 It was regarded by some as not un- likely that the occurrence would fur nish a basis for discussing the entire subject of the use of neutral flags by belligerent merchantmen on account of the charges to that effect made in the German admiralty's statement.
 The rules of international law are clear in that each nation has the right to determine for itself the conditions under which its flag may be bestowed on a vessel. One recognized authority holds that 'the assumption of the flag of d foreign state without it's authorization is considered as a violation of int6rna- tional law. as device both fraudulent and injurious to the honor of the state Both tho state whose flag is wrong fully used and that in regard to which the use of the false flag is made have the right to demand the punishment of the guilty persons
 Examination of the statutes of the Uni- ted States reveals that there is no law prohibiting misuse of the American flag by foreign vessels, though the state de- psrtment has in the past ordered it's con- suls always to communicate full informa- ton as to such incidents
 Upon the outbreak of war with Chile in 1879 Peru inquired of the United States what conditions must be compiled With in order that merchant vessel might be considered as belonging to the United States and under what conditions the United States flag might be used.
 The American legation in Peru sent note in reply which was supplemented by memorandum from the Secretary of State, Mr. Ewarts. who said that. There is no prohibition of the use Of the American flag by foreign vessel beyond the jurisdiction of the United States or any penalty provided therefor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07

a The original wireles's ss2ort stxlted tra. the waters north of the Shetland Islands, in the eastern basin 6f the North sea, and for 30 nautical miles along the Dutch coast, also had been included in tho zone.
 The official text says expressly that the routes of navigation around the north of the Shetland islands in the eastern part of the North sea- and in strip 30 miles wide along the Dutch coast are not open to the danger zone" State department officials sent mes- sage inquiring if there was not some error in translation of the last phrase mot open to the danger zone.' but they said later they had no doubt the par ticuarization of these waters meant they were the suggested routes for neutral ships and that shipping to Norway, Swe- den. Denmark and Holland would not be affected.
 Issues Statement
 Acting Secretary Lansing tonight is- sued the following statement:
 The department has received from the American ambassador at Berlin the text of a proclamation issued by tho German admiralty on February I, which reads as follows:
 The waters around Great Britain, in- cluding the whole of the English chan mel, are declared hereby to be included within the zone of war and that after February IS all enemy merchant vessels encountered in these waters will be de- stroyed. even if it may not be possible always to save their crews and passen gers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-07
SEAS ADJACENT TO NEUTRALS
 NOT INCLUDED IN BLOCKADE
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The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24
WINTERING POULTRY.

To obtain good results from a flock
of poultry during the winter all
houses and coops should be put in
good condition, only healthy fowls
placed in the buildings, and good care
given to the poultry. The houses
should be thoroughly cleaned, disin-
fected, and made tight for winter. If
the house has a dirt floor, it is we'll
to remove 3 or inches from the top
and substitute fresh gravel or sand.
If the floor is cement or wood, remove
all litter and dirt and put in or s
inches Of fresh straw or litter. Be
sure that the house is tight on three
sides and that there is no chance for a
draft to strike the hens. If hens roost
or are placed in draft during the
fall and winter, colds are sure to de-
velop, which may result in roup and
other troubles. The south side, or
front, of the poultry house may be
left comparatively open, but should be
under control, so that the openings
may be closed gradually as the wealth
er becomes cold. Have muslin cur
tains in the front of the house, or
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24
Practical FARMING,
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leave a window partly open even on
the coolest nights to allow some ven
tilation in the house. Fowls will stand
considerable cold air, provided it is
dry, and ventilation will keep the air
thoroughly dry in the house.
The pullets should be brought in
off the range and put in winter quar-
ters, but before they are mixed with
the older fowls be sure that the hens
are branded or that the web of the
foot is punched in some way so as to
distinguish between the pullets and
the hens. In this way the older stock
may be culled out whenever it ap-
pears desirable, and the young hens
kept for further laying. Gull the
chickens which are brought into the
laying house carefully, and fatten and
market all chickens which are small,
poorly developed, or in poor condi-
ton. These small, poorly developed
chickens are apt to catch cold if put
in with the other poultry, and develop
diseases which quickly spread through
the flock. Market all surplus cock
erels or older male birds which are not
desired for brooding or not wanted for
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24
a later market.

Feed the grain in deep litter on
the floor and make the hens exercise
| for all of their grain. The mash may
be fed either wet or dry, and should
be so regulated that the fowls will get
about equal parts of mash and Of the
scratch grains. 1t is necessary to give
the fowls plenty to eat to get good
results, but the birds should always
be eager for each feed. In cold wealth
er feed about one-third Of the scratch
grains in the morning and two-thirds
at night. In this way the hens are
forced to exercise more than if they
receive all the grain they desire at
the morning feed. Scratch grains,
mash or ground grains, animal pro-
tein, green feed, grit and she'll should
be supplied in the winter. A good
scratch mixture may be made of equal
parts, by weight, of cracked corn,
wheat, and oats; and a mash may be
made Of two parts corn meal and one
part each of wheat bran, wheat mid
dlings, and beef scrap. Green feed
such as cabbages, mangel wurzel
beets, cut alfalfa, or sprouted oats,
should be supplied to replace the
green feed which the fowls have been
securing in the fields; and beef scrap,
skim milk, cut green bone, or some
similar feed is needed to replace the
bugs which the fowls have been get
ting on the range. Beef scrap or feed
of this nature is very essential in Sc
curing good supply of eggs during
the winter months.
Clean the dropping boards at least
once week, and spray the roosts with
kerosene or some commercial prepara-
tion for killing mites once a month
during the winter. Have a good sup
ply of sand or dry dirt on hand to use
on the dropping boards during the
winter.
If any Of the birds develop colds,
put as much potassium permanga-
nate as will remain on the surface of
a dime into a gallon of water and
keep this mixture in their drinking
water for several days. or until the
symptoms of the colds have disap-
peared. Remove any sick birds from
the flock as soon as they are noted
and treat them in coops by them
selves, or kill and bury them if they
are not worth treating.
Examine the pullets and hens for
lice. and dust. thoroughly with a gooc
insect powder or apply mixture OF
2 parts of vaseline and / part of mer.
curial or blue ointment, about the
size of a pea, one inch below the vent
of the bird, rubbing the mixture light.
ly on the skin. An application of this
ointment two or three times a yeal
will keep the fowls free from lice
Where insect powder is used, it shoule
be applied three or four times a year
or oftener if the fowls become infest
ed Provide small box in the hous,
partly filled with dry road dust o.
fine dirt, in which the hens may dust
thus helping to keep themselves fre,
from lice.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24

hands. He was a "hustler" and diff
ficult to hoodwink. Yet, stern as was
his temper, he had to smile at the
procedure of two colored employees.
"Where are you going?" he one
day demanded of these two, who were
shuffling along as if bent on nothing
in particular.
"Boss," said one, 1--WE is goin' to
de mill with dis heah plank"
"Plank! Plank! l don't see any
plank" roared the new superinten-
lent.
Not at all agitated by this display
of temper, the speaker looked down
at his hands, then over his shoul-
der. Finally to his fellow worker he
calmly observed:
"Well, don't dat beat all, now, Tom!
Eff we amt gone an clean fergit dat
k!"-New York Herald.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24
I'D RATHER BE SQUARE.

I'D RATHER BE SQUARE.
I'd like to be rich, and I wonder who
wouldn't,
And yet if it cost me what some
neople pay,
I'd like to be rich and find that !
couldn't.
There's too much worth while that is
lost by the way.
To sacrifice friends and ideals to
surrender
My heart and my conscience, my soul
and my mind
And sell all my dreams for dollar
marked splendor
Would leave me too poor for the
riches I'd find.
I'd like to be rich, there is pleasure in
money
It's good stuff to have, and it's good
stuff to 0end,
1t helps you to pay for your mill
and your honey,
And gives you a chance to be nice
to a friend.
I'd like to be rich, but I'd never b.
willing
To pay such price as some men dt
for gold
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24

Two Irishmen shared the same bed,
as we'll as the same bottle of whisky.
Pat waited until he saw that Mike
was asleep, when he arose quietly and
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24

The cost is too high and the pace is
too killing,
And too many things must be BART
cred and sold.
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24
Lapse of Memory.

A certain sawmill in Georgia re-
Gently acquired new superintendent
whose ideas of work did not at all
agree with those of certain of the
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24

emptied the bottle. Soon afterwards
Mike waking, stole out of bed and be-
gan looking around.
"Phwat you lookin' for, Mike?"
asked Pat.
"Oh, nothin'" answered Mike.
"Well, Nike" said Pat, "go over
in the corner and there you'll find
it in the BOTTLE"
The Glasgow courier., 1915-12-24

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The Monticellonian., 1915-01-07
DOCTORS ALL IN .HE ARMY
Germany Faces Dea-th of Physicians,
Called to Serve With the
Colors.

In view of the dearth of physicians
in various parts of Germany as a re-
suit of the war, leaders of the Leipsig
Physicians association have appealed
to the Prussian war ministry for re-
lease Of licensed physicians and medi-
cal students not yet licensed from their
obligations to serve in the Landsturm
To this, according 10 the Vossische
Zeitung, the war minister replied
According to the existing laws, it is
impossible to grant general order
freeing all approved physicians and
medical students not yet approved
from their obligations to serve in the
Landsturm, in so far as they are act
ing as substitutes for physicians al
ready called to the colors. 1t seems
to be imperative, first of all and as
most important of all, to cover the
needs of physicians in the army.
"A release from military service can
Therefore be granted only as an exeep-
ton in individual cases under condi-
tions peculiar to certain towns or viii
lagos, which will be investigated as
they arise, in cases where the release
of a physician from liability of mill
tary service is demanded absolutely by
the needs of the inhabitants of such
place"
The Monticellonian., 1915-01-07
GOOD LOOKS AS A HANDICAP
PHYSICAL Perfection Never Seems to
Push a Man Along In His Busl-
ness Career.

Physical perfection is really han
dicap In the race of life for the rea-
son that those who are so blessed ex-
pect to get through solely on that line.
They do not hustle like the less fav-
ored ones and it does not take a
prophet to tell in these days what
happens to those who fail to hustle.
We see fair examples of Greek or
other kinds of gods holding down poor
paying jobs while weakened up little
codgers signal to the conductors Of
special trains to break their schedules
in order to let them pigeon-toe along
a station platform for exercise.
If the goodlooking person would
take his blessing less seriously he
would be far better off. But instead
of working he eultivates an important
stride and depends on his relatives to
provide for him while he looks around
for some sort of setting in business
life which will show him off to good
The Monticellonian., 1915-01-07
Shoes for Soldiers,

A soldiers marching efficiency de-
ponds not alone on the size or what
is commonly called the fit" of the
shoe, but on its shape. 1t has been
said that DR.. Herman Meyer was the
first to for lulate the theory that the
great toe must lie in such position
that it's axis when carried backward
shall pass through the center of the
heel. The foot is lever of the sec
ond class; the fulcrum is at the ball
and great toe, and power at the heel,
which is transmitted through the ten
do-Achilles from the calf muscles, and
the weight of the body between. This
lever is the prime factor in walking or
marching. The leg and body muscles
balance the load or shift the levers,
which are the feet
The Monticellonian., 1915-01-07

Potato Douqhnuts.

One cupful mashed potato fwarm) j;
two tablespoonfuls shortening (warm) :;
eupful and half of sugar; two eggs
one cupful milk; one-fourth teaspoon
full each nutmeg and cinnamon; six
cupfuls flour; two teaspoonfuls baking
powder To mix: Put shortening and
sugar in mixing bowl and cream; add
the warm mashed potatoes and then
the eggs, one at time, until they are
mixed we'll through. Add the flour,
baking powder spices and beat thor
oughly. Let stand about half an hour
TO ripen. Then add enough flour to
roll and cut; fry in deep fat until a
golden brown. Lay on wire screen
to drop. You will find they will stay
fresh longer than the old-fashioned
kind.
The Monticellonian., 1915-01-07


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