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The Irish standard., 1916-10-07
Funston Gives Full
Credit to Bell
ANOTHER PHASE OF THE MExI.
CAN SITUATION.

Considerable comment has taken
place in diplomatic and official cir
cles, relative to the report of General
Bell, commanding the United States
forces at Ell Paso, relative to the de-
tails of raid by Villistas on the city
Of Chihauhau, on Sept. 10th.
The Washington Post, in comment
ing on the matter, says:
General Funston gives full credit
to the report made by Gen. Bell. Yet,
because Gen. Trevina, the Mexican
commander, denies this report, the
war department calmly sets aside and
discredits the official report of it's
own commander. The good faith and
reliability Of Gems. Bell and Funston
count for nothing against the word
of the Mexican commander, who is
shown up i'll a very unfavorable light
by the American official report.
"Is Gen. Bell in poor standing with
the department? Has Gen. Funston's
usefulness come to an end? What
are the people to believe, when the
War Department publicly casts doubt
upon the reliability of its principal
commander on the border? Does it
mean that Gen. Trevino is regarded as
more truthful man than the Ameri-
cans? The incident makes a very
disagreeable impression upon the pub
lie mind.
If Gen. Funston and Gen. Bell do
not enjoy the confidence of their SUI
periors, they should be detailed to less
important duty and somebody like
Gen. Trevino should be placed in Gus
tody of the lives and property of
Americans along the border. But if
Gems. Funston and Bell are to remain
in command, their official reports
should be accepted in full faith. 1t
is not their fault that Gen. Trevino
is shown up as a laggard in meeting
the bandits who raided Chihuahua
They report the truth as they learn
it, and long experience on the border
enables them to sift out the facts
There is no longer any doubt, except
at the War Department, that the Vii
listas played havoc at Chihuahua and
induced a large body of Carranza's
soldiers to join them.
This situation tends to make the
conference at New London a ridicu
lOus performance. The American con
ferees are put in the position of nego
tiating seriously for the settlement
OF Mexican problems with pretendel
who cannot even keep his own garri
sons intact. His forces either joir
the bandits or are afraid to pursue
them. Yet the pretender makes the
withdrawal Of the American forces
the sine qua non of amicable rela
tions and refuses to take up othel
questions, until the United States
shall surrender to his demand.
1T would be crime to leave the
border to the protection of Carranzs
troops, many Of whom are themselve.
bandits in the making, and in an,
event incapable of putting down thu
Villistas.
mo arrangement made by Carran
za's representatives at New Londor
would be worth anything at this juno
ture. The only guarantee of the safety
of Americans along the border lies
in the armed forces of the United
States"
The Irish standard., 1916-10-07

St. Joseph Parish

Anderson Grocery Supply Co.
7. J. Anderson & Co.
Cash Dept. Store Belgrade, MINI.
T. J. Anderson Grocery Co.
Leading Grocers Superior, Wis
Plymouth and LyndaIe Ave. N.
Jobbers Of Fine Eggs, Dressed Poultry,
coffees, Teas and Flour
I'VE Are the Only Middlemen Between
the Producers and Consumers"
N. w. Hyland 2175 T. s. North S73
The Irish standard., 1916-10-07
soDALITIES OF THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL UNITED.

Mgr. VIM. T. Russell, pastor of st.
Patrick's Church, has been appointed
diocesan organizer and spiritual mod
orator of the Union of the Sodalities
of the Blessed Virgin of the national
capital. The plan Is a part of the
general plan all over the country to
unite the Catholic women's organiza-
lions into a body similar to the Holy
Name Society. There are 10000
women in the Sodalities of Washing
ton, and they have been asked to join
the new movement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
ATTORNEY GENERAL
WATCHES MOBILE
Conference Is Held With the
Sheriff of Southern COun-
ty on Law Enforcement

Montgomery, September 23.-(special)
Blind tigerism in Mobile county is be-
lieved to have been the subject of con-
ference between Attorney General Mar
bile, in the formers office this morning.
The attorney general indicated that the
conference related to law enforcement
but said also that Sheriff Holcombe did
not come to Montgomery especially to
confer with him.
Not very long ago. Mr.. Martin served
notice that he would clean up Mobile
county unless conditions changed for the
better. Since then however, a number
of raids have been made by the local Of
ficers, one of the largest being the con-
fiscation this week OF $4,000 worth of
liquor which was being brought into
Mobile on a schooner
Rrmors have been afloat that the at
torney general may institute investiga-
tons in other counties relative to re-
ported blind tigers, but the official has
had nothing to say regarding his plans.
Montgomery county, it has been persist
emily reported for several days, is more
than likely to be cleaned up by the at
torney general.
No startling developments are ex-
pected within the next fortnight owing
to the fact that Mr.. Martin left tonight
for French Lick Springs Ind, to spend
10 DAYS
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Are Transient Negroes

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
Owing to the recent comment on the
negro labor migration from Birmingham
and seeing so many idle laborers, have
been moved to make a personal investi-
cation into the labor problem.
Having interviewed scores of negroes
in the city who were idle during the
past week, find that several hundred
have come from the flooded farm dis
trcts of lower Alabama. The flood and
the boil weevil have completely destroyed
their crops. Nothing being left, these
negro es have come to the Birmingham
district seeking work.
There is no need to fear labor shortage
in the district. because the negroes who
are leaving Birmingham are not local
laborers. but are transients.
Last Monday $50 transient negroes ap-
peared at the employment office of one
of the large companies of the distri2,
asking for work.
Up to II o'clock this morning a total
of $50 had asked for Jobs with the same
company and only very small per cent
could be given work.
The flood and boil weevil have left
many hundred negroes penniless and
without anything to eat. They migrate
to Birmingham and not finding work
within two or three days, they move to
other sections.
I do not mean to take issue with pre-
vious statements in regard to negroes
leaving Birmingham, but desire to ex.
plain the situation as I found it.
W. L. WHITE.
birmingham, September %. 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
BIG STEAMER GOES
ON ROCKS IN FOG
The Bay State Bound From
Boston to Portland Will
Be Total Loss

Portland, Me-, September 23-The
Eastern Steamship corporations steam
er Bay State. bound from Boston for
Portland, went ashore on Halicomb
Rock, just off the tip of Cape Eliza
beth, during a heavy fog today.
The $50 passengers were taken off in
lifeboats, and dories. The steamer lies
high and dry in dangerous position.
The coast guard cutter Ossipee and
the tug Portland, notified by wireless,
FASTENED to the assistance Of the Bay
State, but as the steamer was pound
ing heavily 1t was thought advisable
to have the passengers removed by the
crew of the Cape Elizabeth coast
guard station.
Soon after daylight the steamer COM
menced blowing out her boilers, and it
appeared probable that her bottom had
been punctured. 1t was feared that she
could not be saved.
The Bay State was sighted approach
ing the rocks by one of the coast guard
crew at $3.50 o'clock. The absence of
Cape Elizabeth lightship, which was
removed from her quarters for repairs
three days ago, may have caused the
steamer to run off her course.
AS the boat struck only 800 feet
from shore and there was little wind,
the coast guard crew had no difficulty
in getting out to her.
The so members of the crew re-
manned aboard.
The Bay State left Boston last night
on her regular trip to Portland, in
command of Captain Strout. The steam
er registers 1855 tons net. and Is 2S1
feet in length; AZ feet beam; Is feet
depth. Her home port Is Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
MAY ATTEMPT TO
PUT AMBROS|A ON
SALE HERE AGAIN
Courts Have Not Yet Passed
on Question of Whether
Beverage Comes Within
Provisions of Law

After diplomatic inquiry it was
decided by the attorneys of the Louis
VILE and Nashville railroad to accept
70 barrels of ambrosia, which was de-
livered at it's warehouses yesterday
morning by Sheriff Thomas j. Batson.
The sheriff had been instructed to re-
turn the consignment of iambrosia,
which was seized several weeks ago,
to the railroad company by order OF
Judge e. c. Crow of the circuit court.
Immediately following the delivery
of the consignment of ambrosia to the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, it is
understood that one of the assistant
solicitors applied to one of the judges
of the criminal court for warrant OF
search and seizure in order to again
seize the ambrosia and return 1t with
in the jurisdiction of the courts, but
the Judge in question refused to issue
the warrant
With the solicitors office foiled in
it's attempt to again get possession OF
the consignment of ambrosia, 1t is
understood that the greater part of
this beverage will be shipped out of
the city at once, but a small quantity
will be retained and will be placed on
sale until stopped by due process Of
law.
When Assistant Solicitor w. S. Welsh
was asked as to his future steps re-
garoing ambrosia,. he said:
81 have absolutely nothing to, say
regarding ambrosia. 1t is out of the
hands of the solicitors office at the
present time and while there is no
legal attachment to it and it remains
out of the hands of the court, and it
is not offered for sale, I cannot very
well see why any comment of mine
would be pertinent at this time"
From the office of the attorneys
representing L. w. Scoville, the orig
inal consignee of the shipment of am
brosia, which is said to be a cereal
beverage entirely within the, provisions
of the prohibition law of the state, it
was stated that there would be an i'm
portant conference of the powers that
be behind the effort to retail ambrosia
in Birmingham tomorrow and that it
was well within the possibilities that
ambrosia would be placed on sale with
in the next few days and that such
sales would continue until the courts
again INTERVIEWED
Anlbrosia has been a bone of con-
tent:on between its manufacturers and
retailers and the solicitors office for
the past three months. While it has
been almost continuously in the courts
final judicial decision as to whether
or not 1T was prohibited beverage
has never been obtained This accounts
for the desire of the hackers of am
brosia to sell the beverage until
stopped by law. Up to the present the
sale of ambrosia has been prevented
simply on the actions of the solicitors
office, which has gone on record as
opposing ambrosia to the bitter end
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
White People Invited

An invitation to the white people of
Birmingham to attend the chautauqua,
which begins at the Shiloh Baptist church
(coored), tomorrow night has been is
sued by the committee in charge of the
affair. Special reservations have been
made for white people 1t is announced
that chorus of so voices has been
trained especially to sing the old plan
taton melodies and a number of at
tractiye features are to be given during
the chautauqua. The church is located
OH Avenue G and Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24

advertising in The Age-Herald to leave
all orders at the fire chiefs office.
Chief Middleton believes in prepared
ness in preventing fires. and has pre-
pared several rules of procedure, which
follow:
81 Remove all paper from chimneys
before starting fires; also remove paper
from flue holes.
so. Don't let rubbish accumulate about
the house and don't burn trash near the
house.
''3. See that flues and chimneys and
furnaces are in god shape before fir
ing up for the winter
"a. Don't pile too much coal on CRATES
and go away and leave it.
IS. Do not put ashes in wood recepta-
cles.
Sc. Don't burn paper in CRATES.
~. Do not use gasoline in rooms where
there is a lamp or an open fire; in fact.
do not Keep gasoline in the house at all.
"S. Help reduce the fire waste by being
careful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
Sacred Harp Singers

One hundred are attending the first
session of the Sacred Harp Singers at
the courthouse. Seven counties are rep
resented among those who are singing
the old songs.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are: President A. A. Jackson of
Birmingham; G. w. Phillips, vice presi-
dent, J. w. Hughes of Oneonta, secre-
tary-treasur
There were two sessions yesterday. The
meeting will close with one session to-
day. The present organization is new,
having branched out from the older
order of Sacred Harp Singers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
THREE NATIONS OF
SCANDINAVIA WILL
ACT IN CONCERT
Norway, Sweden and Den
mark Are Trying to Pro-
tect Themselves in
Neutral Course

London, September 23.-The Christiana
conference of representatives of the Nor
wegian, Swedish and Danish governments
has resulted in further development of
the plan for cooperation during the war
in matters affecting the foreign affairs
of the three nations.
Through the Danish foreign office last
night there was issued a statement set
ting forth what was accompanied. This
statement is said in an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen to be
in effect as follows
THE three countries are unanimous for
maintenance of loyal and impartial neu-
trality. he blows aimed at the rights
and interests of neutrals by belligerent
powers as well as the differences in the
sphere Of commercial policy which have
cnsued therefrom for the neutrals formed
the subject Of a searching investigation
which resulted in an accord for bring
ing about wider collaboration among the
three countries.
Special attention was devoted to the
destruction of neutral ships and cargoes
as well as to the consequences entailed
by the issue of blacklists by the bellig-
erents 1t was agreed with view to
facilitating the commercial policy of the
three countries that they keep each
other mutually informed as to measures
to be taken in the respective countries
in regard to both commercial policy and
the repression of commercial espionage
to safeguard their interests in the
sphere of commercial policy after the
war.
The parties also came to complete
accord based on the convention of The
Hague, as to the attitude to be adopted
by the Scandinavian countries, relative
to certain questions touching the duty
of neutrals and the making of arrange
merits for safeguarding their neutrality
1t was agreed in view of the present cir
cumstances, that the. three countries, by
themselves, or in common with other
reUtrals, cannot take the initiative in
mediation between the belligerents or
take measures in any way analogous to
such mediation. Furthermore, it was
agreed that it would be desirable to es-
greatest possible number of neutral
their common interests while observing
the strictest impartiality."
The ministers of the three countries
separated with the understanding that
further conferences would be held.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
Lecture at Y. M. C. A.

Give the Girls Square DEAL will be
the subject of the address that will be
by Rev. S. j. Winchester as
the Young Mems Christian association
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Mr. Win
chester is a member of the Southern
congress, well qualified to
speak upon this delicate subject and is
a speaker of note. 1t is expected that
many men will hear him. The meeting
will be for men only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
White Man Arrested
as Tax Defaulter

N. Fl. Wigs, a white man, was lodged
in the northside city jail last night by
Collector Malone on charge of not
paying street tax after having been
warned A charge of speeding was also
placed against Wigs by Sergeant OF
Police H. H. Morland. Wigs is the
first white man to be placed in the city
Jail for not paying his street tax. Ten
negro men We're also placed in the north
side city Jail by Collector Malone on the
same charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
Practical Girl

From the Baltimore American.
: Darling, l love you SO much l would
gladly die for you"
That's very nice of you, George. but
it wouldn't do me any good. I'd SO
much rather you'd make a good living
for me than a glad dying"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
Call the Smoke Doctor

No, Fire Chief S. A. Middleton has not
gone into the chimney sweeping bust
ness, but has competent chimney
sweeper at his disposal who has been
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24

To get the best results, take ,"Sev-
enty-seven" at the first feeling of
catching Cold-lassitude- weakness--
chill-shiver.
If you wait until you begin to cough
and sneeze, have sore throat and ach-
ing bones it may take longer, all drug
stores, 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-24
TONIC TABLETS
HUMPHREYS

For the convalescent, for the weak
and the weary.-Price $1.OO, at all
Drug Stores or sent G. 0. D., address:
Humphrey Homeo. Medicine Co.. 15s
Street, New York.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
LINGERING ELECTIONS

Late Candidate Hughes having conceded the election Of Late Candi- date Wilson by sending a telegram tinctured with congratulations, bets on the presidential end of the late election are now being paid. The Alaska delegate matter is, however, not yet at the congratulatory stage. Sulzer's lead being only about 6O. There are still a few rural-yery much so-precincts to report but
 there is little danger 10 sulzer or hope to Wickersham that the results as they now stand will be materially changed. In the meantime the price Of jackrabbits in Kansas has ad- vanced from three to ten cents. which is going some. even for a iackrabbit.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
OFF TO "MERG" SCHOOL

John R. Langseth, the wellknown printer who has spent the greater part Of his young life In Douglas, left last Sunday night on the Hum boldt for Seattle where he will visit with his parents and other members Of his family until after Thanksgiv- ing, when he will go to San Francis co where he will enter a school con- ductod by the Mergonthaler Limo type Company for the purpose Of learning the gentle art Of manipulate ing a machine. that being tho only attainment of a nrst-class printer which Jack" does not already pos- scss. He will return to Douglas and resume his old position with the News office about the time the pussy willows are in bloom.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
HIGH" BEEF AT ANCHORAGE

Anchorage, Alaska, Nov. 2, 1914. Editor Alaska Labor News: This is to certify that we. the undersigned employees of the A. k. C. in the ca pacity Of longshoremen, having dis chargd part of th cargo Of the U. s. IA. T. Crook. found that part Of said cargo consisted Of rotten beef, cer- tainly not nt for human consump- ton and as we stand for the con struction and not the destruction Of the human race, we therefore ask and expect you to notify the people in and around Anchorage through the columns Of your we'll read paper of the above mentioned fact.
 Respectfully yours,
 Noto-For obvious reasons the names Of the ten men who signed the communication are omitted.-Ed.
 Alaska Labor News.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24

Mrs. B. R. Lelvers is rapidly re- covering at St. Ann's hospital from a recent serious operation.
 Jack Johnson. who lives In the o. Connor Flats. is down with the meas les for the second time in half a dog en years. Both che Johnson children are now recovering from the same contagion.
 Senator c. W. Jones got away on the Humboldt last Sunday night en route to sun-kissed California where the orange blossom-laden zephyrs will kiss his brow for the next three months or moro There Is a glaring possibility that there will be raiment other than his own in his trunk when he returns Co Douglas.
 Pick out your toys while our selec- ton is complete and we will store them for you. Dozens of bundles al- ready sold and held by us for later delivery. Phone 26. Martin.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
ELMER E. SMITH. The Front st. Druggist
LYRIC NOTES

Friday and Martha Hedman in "The Cub" a hve-part story of the mooushining days in tho South. A lot Of good comedy is furnished by the cub reporter who is sent by his chief to get a good story.
 Sunday and Monday-Gan Kane will be featured in Her Great Match" a splendid red blooded dra- ma in five acts.
 Tuesday and wednesday-Dain- ty Mary Miles Minter in Lovely Mary" beautiful story Of the South, five parts.
 Thursday. Friday and Saturday The great and only Chas. Chaplin in "One A. M."-the best of his new I,OOO.OOO comedies.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
The Douglas Island News,
ruH LOCAL FIELD

Miss Mildred Mcleod, who recent ly underwent an operation at st. Ann's hospital, returned home yes torday
 George E. James, head Of the George E, James sawmill and Lum- ber Co.,, returned Sunday night from two weeks business trip to Seat Gle.
 George swarva. the last of the ls- Hand Rifle Team to return from the Florida trip, arrived on the Alameda Monday night, he having stopped on for a visit in Seattle.
 Ask Leiyers about his homegrown candies. He will tell you that cleanliness Is next to Godliness. That Is one reason for the popularity of the Leivers make Of candy. tf
 Jack Mccormick had the misfor- tune Co sprain one Of his anclos when he stepped on a piece Of coal that rolled under his foot He will be unable to work for several days.
 Matt DeCourcey. Of Treadwell leaves tonight ion tho Sophia for Vancouver. B. C.. where his wife is forced to undergo an operation. HC win probably return in a fw weeks
 Ladies of Treadwen and Douglas are busy arranging for the carnival Co take place shortly after the middle Of December for the benefit Of the serbians and other unfortunate Bal kanites. Every little bic helps.
 When you buy at Leivers' you know just what you are getting, an their stock being manufactured by them. No cheap material or cheap labor. tf
 Earle Denham. wife and children left on the Humboldt last Sunday might for Indiana where they have relatives and where they will make their future home. Mir. Denham had been in poor health for som, time before leaving.
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
THANKSGIVING BALL

Next Thursday night, Thanksgiv- ing, Is the date Of the hremen's ball and it promises to be the greatest event Of the season. While no print cd invitations have been sent out, all the people of Douglas, Treadwoll, Juneau. Thane. Perseverance, Ne vada Creek and all other neIghbor- ing points are invited Co be present. All arrangements are now complete and the Natatorium will contain an the grace and chivalry Of Gastincau Channel on that occasion It ls a compliment owed the fire boys to turn out and make merry as their guests Tickets are only $1 each and no charge for ladies. Conclude Thanksgiving by attending the ball at the Nat"
Douglas Island news., 1916-11-24
ANYTHING TO ACCOMMODATE

In compliance with popular de- mand. "Tho Heart of a Shamrock will likely be reproduced some night next week, public sentiment being that such a good thing should not be permitted to sink into oblivion without one more appearance. In addition to the play, Robert Hil- liard's pathetic rendition, "The Lit- tlest Girl" will also be given. The latter will be remembered a having been put on last spring by II. E. Mur- ray and E. J. Dyer who will repro duce it. It is hoped the reproduc- tions will be greeted by a crowded house.