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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
PERCY MAINTAINS NO JUSTIFICATION
 IN GOING ID WAR Letter to Senator Bankhead Gives Views on Subma-
 rine Controversy
BOTH COMBATANTS ARE VIOLATING LAW
But the Writer Does Not Believe That Sufficient Cause Exists for Plunging the United
 States Into War

Walker Percy, with the consent of Sen ator Bankhead and upon request of The Age-Herald yesterday made public a let ter which he had written last week to the senator on the submarine contro- versy.
 Mr. Percy maintains that violations of American rights have been committed both by Great Britain and by Germany, but that in neither case is there suffi- cient ground to justify the United States in going to war. His letter is as follows:
 Birmingham, April 19 1916. Hon. John H. Bankhead, United States Senate, Washington, D. c.
 Dear Senator am a believer in the old-fashioned ideas about representative government l believe that our senators and representatives in Washington should pass on the questions that come before them according to the dictates of their own conscience and judgment. I do not believe in the modern idea that our rep resentatives in Congress should look to their constituents for instruction. It is a source of qualification that we have in the United States Senate from Alabama two men in whose wisdom, common sense and experience I have much confidence.
 
 they think is right, although their line of conduct might not coincide with what or their other constituents. think is right. At the same time. take it that you and our other representative are interested from time to time in knowing now your constituents really feel on public ques- tions. As one of your constituents I am going to express very briefly my ideas on the submarine cOntrOverSy:
 SHOULD BE PREPARED
 q have always believed that we should be prepared for such trouble as we may reasonably expect. I believe our army and navy should be strengthened in view of the new dangers with which we are confronted. I believe we should go to war whenever the protection of the na- tion's honor or the nations vital interest requires such action on our part. When- ever we declare war, we should do so with full realization of what the step implies. Not every invasion of the coun- trys rights, not every infraction of in- ternational law, justifies our going to war. Both England and Germany have violated the rules of international law and have violated the rights of this coun- try under international law.
 But it does not appear to me that
 tConttnued on Page Twelvel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
T0DAY'S EVENTS

Birmingham Ad club luncheon at the Birmingham Newspaper club at 1 o'clock. Dinner at the Hillman at 6:30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
At the Theatres

Lyric-Vaudeville. Matinee at 2:30 D. m. Evening at 7:30 and p. m
 ippodrome-Matinee at 2:30 p. m. Evening at p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Study Food Values

Food provided for the family table de- serves the careful thought of every house wife. Do you use thought when buying baking powder7
 The quality of cake, biscuits and all quickly raised -four foods depends largely upon the kind of baking powder used. Royal Baking Powder is made from cream of tartar derived from grapes. It $ absolutely pure and has proved its excel lence for making food of finest quality and wlolesomeness for generations.
 Royal Baking Powder contains no alum nor phosphate
 ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
 New York
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
THE MEXICAN SITUATION

The crux Of the situation in Mexican affairs, so far as the United States is concerned, will probably soon be reached According to the dispatches, secre tary of the Interior Lane who is Chairman of the Mexican Commission which has been considering the relations of both countries for several weeks, has plainly indicated to the Mexican Commissioners the terms upon which the United States will agree to a permanent settlement of the matters in dispute be- tween the two countries. These conditions include the retention in Mexico Of the present American pun titive expedition until such time the Mexican gov ernment is prepared furnish adequate protection to the border. and until that is done the United States will not tolerate any restrictions in the pursuit of bandits or brgands by American troops Clearly the next move is Mexico's. The American fiat has gone forth and either the diplomatic atmosphere will at once be clarified, there will be prompt sever ance of diplomatic relations The United States mas been more than patient and considerate with the southern republic, and if intervention becomes last resort the responsibility for 1t will rest upon the people of that country and not upon the government of the United States
 The difficulties confronted by the defacto Mexican government are internal as well external, and it would seem to be the part of wise statesmanship that Mexico cheerfuIy accede to the demands of the United States and thus lay for itself the foundations upon which may be laid stable government which can then direct it's attention the solution of those internal problems-and for the landless being one of the most important-which is so necessary to the material welfare, enlightenment and progress of the country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
Luke MoLuke Says

A whole lot of people take the Rest Cure when what they need i. the Work Cure.
 Many a failure is that way be. cause he followed the advice o those who have succeeded.
 Mighty few men take care oI themselves until they discover that there is something the matter with them.
 If you must adopt a hobby, let the hobby be Minding Your Own Business.
 One reason why there are sc many old maids who earn their owE living is because they can't see why they should give up $6O jobs and go to work for S3O men.
 If women had sense of hu- nor a short fat woman wouldn't insist on having certain dress just because a tall thin woman looks good in it.
 Judging by the clothes they wear. it seems to come natural to women to avoid Loose Habits.
 The service in some hotel dining rooms is such that the guests as well as the employees are com pelled to act as walters.
 Every time We see a woman who is wearing a half dozen diamond rings on one hand we feel cer- tain that she doesn't have to wear an iron band around her head to keep her brains from bulging out.
 Your stock of experience is bound to cost you a good deal and it is up to you to either make it pay dividends or levy assessments.
 Why does a railroad company al- ways select a man who has a fine growth of adenoids when it needs a train announcer?
 We would all be more prosper ous if we devoted as much time to what is as we do to what isn't.
 A man may think a good deal of h.s wife even when it wouldn't be healthy for him to put his thoughts into words.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
ALASKA GOES DRY
lSewnrd Postl


 Early returns show that Alaska has gone dry: The vote from many sections was over two to one anu l, is probable that the finals from Juneau Anchorage Nome and places not heard from when this was writ zen will not materially change the result.
 Fairbanks. Seward. Valdez Cordoya WrangeH' Treadwen and other points went dry by heavy vote.
 Although the provision does not call for Alaska to go dry until January 1918, t is generally under stood that no licenses will be granted after those in effect have out.
 As the Territory has no right to pass any law in regard to the sae barter exchange of intoNca ing liquor the terms of the dry law which will go into effect in the Territory are up to Congress
 Those in close touch with the situation are of the opinion that Congress will pass very strict law absolutely forbidding the import export of liquors so far as Alaska is concerned-with the one exception Of liquors for medicinal purposes
 Liquor dealers predict that the old days or snug gng liquor and blind pigs in the tenderon districts of Alaskan towns will be on again, as during the time in which prohibition formerly ruled in the Ter rtory. Those opposed to the liquor traffic expect Congress not only to pass drastic law. but to pro- vide ample means for its enforcement and the pre- yention of liquor smuggling the operations of "hootch" makers within the Territory
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
No REACTION IN coNGREss
(New York World


 In the present state of the public mind the close party division in Congress means less than ever be fore. The time has passed when Senate or House nomnally controlled by few Democratic or Republi can votes could be counted upon to register uniail ingly the decree of caucus.
 For purposes of progress and public service, the new Congress shows that the old Guard is in hope less minority. Even if cannot be confidently assum cd that all Democratic Senators and Representatives will be faithful to the record that their party has made under the leadership of President Wilson, there are enough Republicans of the better type in both houses to hold fast to all that has been gained in the way of reform and to block every movement that looks toward reaction.
 Partisans may draw such conclusions as they please to the margin by which the Presi- dency has been determined, but they cannot blink the fact that, matter what labels they may wear. the representatives of the people largely in accord with the legislative policies of the last two Congress- es. In regard to foreign affairs the people for one reason another may be in conflict in deadlock, but to the great measures of domestic justice and progress they have not changed they still stand true
 There will be no ripper legislation by the Sixty fifth Congress. Notwithstanding it's close party align men President facing forward will find encourage ment there for new policies of reform and no lack of willingness to safeguard all that has been accom- Dlished. President turning backward will face stone wall of opposition made up Of Republicans as well Democrats
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

The banks of Gastneau Channel have more money now on deposetthan at any time in their history. Hard times-not yet, soon in Alaska. Everybody has money and they evidently know where it can be placed for safe keeping and to bring forth at the proper time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

and which if not corrected, may sometimes cause trouble.
 Senator Chamberlan's proposed bin will without doubt, cause widespread discussion and these discus
 ons may be expected develop both the strong and weak points in our present method of electing the President and vice-President, and in the proposed subsute-electiou by the direct vote of the people
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

President Wilson has undoubtedly carried the State of California by three thousand and accord. ing to telegraphc adyices Hughes has carried the State of Minnesota by about three hundred Threes seem to run in the political makeup of the two candi dates but one is minus a cipher.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
TIPS FROM TEXAS.
lDallas News.

(Dallas News)
 A stitch in time is worth two in the side.
 A woman clothed with authority thinks more of the trimming. If you want your money to go To long way, mail it. don't bet it. A woman generally regards a secret as something too good to keep.
 It's a poor rule that won't work both ways. in spite of the fact that the golden rule doesn't al- ways.
 ---o-o-o- Just received-The latest novelties in flowers and baskets. On display at Winter G Pond. Phone 47. N21.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

Tomorrow night the Mayor and City Councilmen will hold special meeting and discuss the feasibility of purchasing the Juneau Water system. This is a business proposition good one and the citizens are urged to attend the meeting and give their views.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
Our Daily Special

The Gossip And The Monograph Repeat Everything That Is Told To Them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
Names Is Names

Forest Flowers is Cashier of the First National Bank of Troy Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
WHY ARE ADS IMPORTANT
 TO W0MEN2

TWO RS cASE-Tne EMPIRES way for everybody. The EMPIRES lads" keeps the housewife informed If all sales and the news columns gre right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

Turkey dinner and dance-that is what the la dies of the Arctic Brotherhood plan for next week Something new all of the time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

or the eleven trans-Mississppi States in which women vote Wilson carried all but one Has that NlliOnairess Hughes Special Train got back to New York yet!
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

Another thing about the election which dispieases New York is that Alaska Democrats have elected Charles Sulzer brother of The Same old Bill" Sulzer as Territorial Delegate-lSeattIe Postntelligencer
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

The serbians and the French have put more stir han ever In Monastir.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

The Massachusetts man who killed woman. ia. ally wounded man and then attempted suicide" seems about as sincere as Col Roosevelt on a Hughes campaign.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23
FoR sALE-sFFIcleNcY

FOR SALE-Correspondence schol. acship. Efficiency never goes beg ging. The person who can do posi-. lively and thoroughly something that is useful is always in demand. AD- DRESS SCHOLARSHIP Empire. tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-23

A woman clothed with authority thinks more of the trimming.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
MISTRIAL IN CASE
OF ASHEVILLE BANK

At ten o'clock last night the jury
in the case Of the American National
Bank of Asheville, against w. H. Mil
ton. returned to the court with mis-
trial. The jury had been out on the
case practically all day, and had twice
asked for supplemental charges from
Judge Sheppard.
The case involved about 5000
which the plaintiff claimed the de-
PENDANT owed them on some notes
which it is claimed he endorsed for
John Carter, of Mariana. 1t was
first brought for trial at the spring
term of the court when verdict was
found for the plaintiff. Upon motion
of the defendant for a new trial, the
case was again tried before Judge
Sheppard with the result above men,
toned.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
EMPEROR'S BODY TO Be
MOVED IN DEAD OF NIGHT
DRAWNBY BLACK HORSES
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Vienna, Nov. ga death mask
was made Of the emperor this after
noon, preparatory to emhIaming the
body and its removal to the Hofsburg
where it will lie in state and be view
ed by the public.
The heart will be sealed in a silver
cup, while the intestines, lungs and
stomach, viii be placed in a copper
urn.
The body will be transferred from
Schoenbrunn Castle to the Hofsburg
in the dead of night, drawn by six
black horses. The body win be laid to
rest in the imperial vaults of Capu
chin Church, where are the .tombs
of his predecessors.
On the day of the funeral the mon
archy will go into mourning for six
months. An order of the new en-
peror will fix the duration of court
mourning and the period during
which theaters and places Of amuse-
ment will remain closed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
WILL PROTEST
AGAINST RATES
Chamber Commerce Claims
Railroad Discrininates
AgainstPensacola.

AT meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday afternoon, Secretary James
F. Phillips was ordered to present
the case concerning the naval stores
rates from Pensacola to the Pacific
coast, against the L. & n. railroad,
to the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The rates on naval stores from
this point to the Pacific for export
purposes has been a subject of con-
tinued discussion between the Cham
Der of Commerce and the railroad.
Covering correspondence and confer
ences with officials the dispute has
continued for nearly year, and was
recently closed by the road in a re-
fusal to grant lower rates.
In discussing the subject with The
Journal last night, Mr.. Phillips stat.
ed that the contention of the Cham
Der of Commerce is that Pensacola
should have as low a rate as Mobile
whereas the present tariff places the
charges from Pensacola ten cents
higher for the same load as is posi-
Bile from the Alabama port. The net
charge per barrel, from Pensacola
is 10 cents greater than that from
Mobile, which the Chamber of Com
merce claims is unjust discrimina-
ton.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
BRENT ESTATE SETTLES
DEFUNCT BANKS CLAIM

Offering payment of $4,000 as a
compromise for the claim of the re-
ceiver of the First National Bank
against the estate of F. C. Brent, the
managers of the estate settled suit
which was filed year ago for $780,
600. The settlement was made by
Receiver Murphy. who accepted
proposition for paying $4,000 in cash
and the remainder within Il year. The
claim of the bank against Thomas
w. Brent for $1,000 was sold to A.
F. Warren for $500.
The claim against the Brent estate
to 100000 when w. H. Milton, as
receiver for the defunct First Ma
tional Bank. instituted suit. The
claim against the estate originated
in the failure of the Institution, and
the purchase of the late Il. C. Brent
of certain securities which the bank
examiner ordered the bank to dispose
of.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
GERMAN CAPTAIN
HAS A CLOSE CALL

While coming to the city from the
German steamer Rudolf Blunnberg,
yesterday morning, the launch used
by the captain collided with the water
boat Vikingen, in command of the
owner. The launch of the Blumberg's
captain was swamped and the sole
occupant was thrown into the water.
but was pulled out by the crew of the
water boat
The launch was badly damaged and
was filled with water wher. towed to
the Edmundsen berth, dashed along
side the water boat
Frequently the captain Of the
Blumberg has his wife and child as
his companions when he comes to the
city, but this trip he was alone, and
made the trip by himself for the first
time in some weeks. He owns a trim
little launch which he purchased some
time ago from Deputy Harbormaster
Brown The launch was hauled up
for repairs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
LOSES
At CHIHUAHUA
Bandits Storm City for Seven
Hours, But Are
Repulsed.
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Ell Paso, Texas, Nov. 23.-Villa,
who attacked Chihuahua City in force
early today, withdrew his surviving
troops in defeat tonight after a bat
tie of seven hours, during which
fruitless efforts were made to carry
General Trevino's works by assault,
according to reports from Juarez.
Official word was received by Mex
lean authorities in Juarezs and says
that Villa troops went Ii, assault
four times before they admitted they
were repulsed and retired.
The attack begun at about IL
o'clock, mountain time,i and the en-
gagement was general by noon, last
ing through the afternoon.
General Trevino's twerty field
guns, posted on Santa Rosa Hill,
overlooking the city, made Villas as
saults costly and the field is said to
be covered with dead bandits.
Villas forces are said to have had
only few machine guns. A sortie
by Carranza cavalry and artillery is
said to have taken away many Willis
ia prisoners.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
CASE
BEING HEARD
j. s. COURT
Sensational Developments
Take Place in Suit
Against Railroad.
CLAIM MAN WAS
PUSHED OFF TRAIN
Case VIII Go to Jury This
Morning After Arguments
Are Completed.

Sensational developments took
place in the case of G. NJ. Bell
against the L. & N. railroad, which
is being heard in the federal court,
which is expected to lead TO investiga-
ton of other matters connected with
the action, not brought out until the
case went to trial.
The suit is for $4,000 which the
plaintiff claims for the death of his
son, G. M. Bell, Jr.. at Flomaton,
on March 10, 1915, by being run over
by a passenger train of the defen-
dant. The plaintiff showed that the
young mans body was found on the
tracks of the defendant about $50
feet north of the station, few hours
after the train from Montgomery to
Mobile passed Flomaton.
1t developed in the trial that a
flagman or brakeman, which Of the
two was not established, nor the
identity of the particular individual,
pushed young Bell from the moving
train, shortly before it reached Flon-
atom. Two witnesses in the case
swore that they were on the platform
and saw the man pushed off.
No reason was established for the
act, as it was stated that the young
man had a ticket and transportation
was paid to Flomaton, whore he lived.
Arguments viii be completed this
morning and the case will probably
go to the jury early in the day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
BIC EXPLOSION
SINKS RUSSIAN
DREADNAUGHT.
Hundreds Drown When I'm
peratrista Marie Sinks
From Explosion.
GERMANS CAPTURE
GREAT WHEAT LANDS
Great Battle is Under Way
in Monastir Region Where
Allied Attacks Fail.
q ASSOCIATED PREss.

Russia has officially announced the
loss of the dreadnaught battleship
Imperatrista Maria by an internal ex-
plosion with two hundred Of the crew
missing.
Early In November Bulgarian re-
port said to have come from fire.
man of the battleship who reached
the Bulgarian coast said the battle
ship was blown up at the mouth of
the Danube.
Imperatrista Maria was a battle
ship Of 1880 tons, carrying crew
of about a thousand men.
According to Berlin the Teutonic
advance in the Wallachian province
of Roumania continues, while a semi
official German advice says IL 900
square kilometers Of WaIlachian
wheat land have been captured by
Austro- Germans since November 21,
and the capture Of the railroad has
isolated all Roumanian troops west
of Craiova.
Russian reinforcements have reach
ed the Roumanians Berlin admits and
Bucharest declares that the Rouman-
ians in Alt valley are holding their
ground
A battle Of considerable proper
tons is under way in the region of
Monastir and the lakes of ochrida and
Prosba Serbia where the Teutons have
received reinforcements and are re-
sisting The Franco Standardization adj
vance stubbornly.
No infantry attacks have been re-
ported on the French, Russian, or
Italian front.
Commandments have increased with
the return Of better weather in the
Somme region.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
SELECTION OF TEST CASE
|ELEFT FOR DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE TO DECIDE
By ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Conferences
between Attorney General Gregory
and counsel for the important rail-
road systems looking to the expedi-
ton of the test on the Adamson law,
were virtually concluded today.
The question of which shall be
made the test case is left to the de-
cision of the department of Justice
attorneys and the lawyer for the rail-
road now in Kansas City.
They viii determine whether to use
the suit of the Missouri, Oklahoma
& Gulf Railroad, which was decided
yesterday against the government or
the Santa Fe case to be heard to-
morrow.
The hearing in the Santa Fe case
was postponed today. A. ]. Thorn,
counsel for the Southern and the rail-
way executives advisory committee,
was heard by a joint congressional in
vestigating committee today. He
stressed the railroads need of capital
for extension purposes. He declared
that in governmental ownership the
same would be true because of the
need of the credit of which private
owners cannot supply
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-11-24
DELEGATES RETURN
FROM GULF COAST CONVENTION

A meeting Of the executive COM
mittee of the Gulf Coast Publicity
League, which was elected when the
league was permanently Of hized at
GuIfport, Monday, win be held either
Monday or Tuesday Of next week in
Mobile, according to R. w. Goodhart,
who arrived in Pensacola yesterday
after attending the meeting
Mr.. Goodhart was elected first
vice president of the organization,
and stated that he will probably at
tend the meeting of the board in Mo-
bile. In discussing the movement for
advertising the gulf coast to The
Journal, Mr.. Goodhart was enthusiast
tic in his approval of the work, and
declared that it would be one Of the
greatest things that ever happened