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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
Uncle Joe Cannon Hit of Evening at National Press Club Dinner at Washington
NEVER TOLD A GOOD STORY IN HIS LIFE, HE
 SOLEMNLY ASSERTS
Nor Is He PrOfane-Due to the Newspaper Boys. LongwOrth on Being a Professional SOn-in-Law
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, March 6.--(Special. )--"T am famous" said Uncle Joe Cannon, ora tor of the National Press clubs enter tainment. Come Back Night" "as story teller, and mat of great pro- fanty As matter of fact, l am not profane. and never told 9 clever story in my life"
 Others on the programme were Nicho- las Longworth, who confessed that he was somewhat tired of being a pro fessional son-in-law;" Ebenezer Hill of Connecticut, tariff expert; w. B. Me Kinley of Illinois. and Senator Curtis of Kansas. Each of the 'come backs de- livered an address and each, with the exception of Senator Curtis, scored a distinct hit. The Kansan struck dis cordant cord when without provocation he declared that his reelection was due to the fact that he had stood for something" and his spirited boast that he was "a better republican than ever before in his life"
 But Uncle Joe walked away with the prize He attributed his late arrival to the fact that he had long been dream ing and had been aroused only when his two jacks had yielded pot to three aces.
 ABOUT HIS PROFANITY
 q have never told d clever story" said Uncle Joe. And yet I am heralded abroad as one who always is ready with an apt and happy yarn. There is 8 reason. At one of the dinners of tine Gridiron club I told the boys that If ever they had clever story in their bosoms and desired to unfold it. to hang it on to me. They have done so. -Frequently I see stories attributed to me as their author of which know nothing. Some of them are so new and sound to me so starngely unfamiliar. that am forced to yield to uncontrolla- ble merriment.
 And I am not profane. Once when I was speaker two ministers visited me in the quarters of the speaker. When was backed up against the wall. one of them inquired point blank: MT. Cannon. why are you so profane? was dumfounded, but rallying my forces denied the soft impeachment.
 "'Now. parson.' I said. when I was a little boy I plowed in bare feet. Sometimes the blow would break great briars, and the angry ends would fly back with d vengeance against my shins. It is my opinion that a boy is not worth a dam who under those circumstances would not exclaim: Dam it.""
 TRAGEDY OF YOUTH
 Uncle Joe, continuing his discourse, told of one time when he, mere boy. committed that which an evangelist dealing extensively in hell fire and birthstone" had declared to be the un- pardonable sin-that is, he had grown, under severe pain, violently profane, Very tenderly, Uncle Joe related how his boyish heart was depressed, how a dark and heavy cloud hung over his mind. and how finally he climed into the lap of his Quaker mother.
 And that mother-not cultured as women are properly regarded as cuI- tured today--delivered an opinion as lasting as ever fell from learned bench.'' continued Mir. Cannon. Al though she knew nothing of Black stone or Rents comments taries, she tContinued on Page Three)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
METHOD IN HIS MADNESS

Washington, March G. (Special)- Colonel Roosevelt has disappeared, demo- crats of the east openly declare, for the purpose of giving his lieutenants an op- portunity to arrange the stage.
 With a blare of trumpets he will re- turn. There is no question but that when the strenuous one" again sets foot on American soil. he will be given a reception remarkable in its signifi- canoe, but scarcely of the spontaneous variety. It is contemplated by the re- publicans, it is said, to spring the real boom for the ex-Presdent on the date of his return from the Indies. It will be
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
Tom JOhnsOn's Successor at Cleveland Will Succeed Lindley M. Garrison as Secretary of War
NOMINATION TO BE
 SENT TO SENAT FOR
 APPROVAL TODAY
Baker Is an Ardent Sup porter of President Will son-In Thorough Accord With His Policies

Washington, March 6.-Newton D. been selected by President Wilson for Secretary of War. His nomination will go to the Senate tomorrow and admin istration leaders expect quick confirma- tion, so the new Secretary may take ac- tive charge of the war departments plans for army increases and reorganization.
 MT. Baker is lawyer and as leader among Ohio democrats has been a warm supporter of the Wilson policies since has been close personal friend of Mr.
 Wilson since the latter was his instructor years ago at Johns Hopkins university, and was offered the post of Secretary of the Interior in the original Wilson cabi- net, but declined because he then was mayor He is understood to be in thor ough accord with the President on the preparedness programme and foreign questions.
 DECLINED FORMER OFFER
 
 An offer of the war secretaryship was made to Mr. Baker by telegraph several days ago, after the President had spent more than three weeks carefully going over long list of those suggested to suc- ceed Secretary Garrison. MT. Baker ac- eepted and upon being notified today that he would be nominated at once, tele- graphed that he would be in Washington Thursday.
 MT. Baker. is A years old He was born in Martinsburg, W. Va. and at the age Of ? was appointed private secretary te Postmaster General Wilson in President Cleveland's cabinet In 1897 he began the practice of law at Martinsburg. He later removed ito Cleveland, where he became city solicitor in 1902. He held this office for 10 years until elected as mayor. In 1914 he was reelected mayor for a two l year term
 MT Baker has received degrees at Johns Hopkins and Washington and Lee uni- versailles.
 For years MT. Baker has been closely identified with the reform movement in Cleveland. When Mayor Tom Johnson
  lower street car fares and finally brought about an adjustment of street railway franchises in Cleveland.
 MT. Baker has been known for years as leader of the Ohio bar and is highly regarded by the President as lawyer. MT. Wilson wanted the place filled by lawyer because of legal questions con stantlys arising in the reform administra- tion of the war department, the Philip pines, the Panama canal and Porto Rico. MT. Baker is member of the Ohio state democratic committee and chairman of the executive committee of his county committee. He has the record of having run for public office in Cleveland during h4 consecutive years without defeat. MT. Baker is understood to have specified when he joined his law firm that he would be free for six months prior to the next election to work for President Wilson's election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
HUDDLESTON AMONG THOSE ATTENDING
 DINNER TO BRYAN
Diners Ask the Commoner What They Shall Do, But He D0dges - FOur-Hour Debate Today
Gray Will Support Wilson

Washington, March 6.-tSpe cial )-Represe Gray of Alabama stated this afternoon that he would vote tomorrow in favor of tabling the McLemore resolution which would express warning to Americans against travelling on ships of belliger- .ent nations.
 In The Age Herald poll of Sun day he was listed as the only Alab>mian who would vote to an opposite effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
Convention April II

Oklahoma City, March 6. The demo- cratic state central committee today or Gered state convention held here April Il, to select delegates to the democratic national convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
FIGHTING AROUND RIGA

Considerable fighting between the Russians and the. Germans has taken place in northwest Russia, the Russian artillery smashing German trenches in the Riga sector and dispersing scouting parties in the vicinity of Friedrichstad.
 Owing to the heavy rains and ava lanches, fighting has almost ceased on the Austro-Italian front.
 Berlin reports that in the Zeppelin raid over England Sunday night, the Hull naval depot was bombed with ef- feet. All the German aircraft returned safely. A British official report says that Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Huntington, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Essex and Kent counties were visited. Three men, four women and five chil- dren were killed by the bombs dropped and 33 other persons were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
BLAMEs THE CARRIERS

A. F. Mack of the United Stetes Steel corporation. blamed the carriers them- selves for the conditions at New York. He said they needed better track facili- ties, more lighters and an improved sys- tenn. Some of the cars of steel shipped from Pittsburg last October, he asserted Sad not yet reached tidewa.cr at New Yorh.
 MT Mack saiG the only way to correct conditions was to shut off all source oI supply for New York in export ship ments. This should be doEe'' he said until the railroads can clean up.''
 Answering suggestions that the lack oi
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
PRESSING FLANKS

In Champagne, the left and right Hanks of the French were attacked by the Germans in the region between Mont Tetu and Maisons de Champagne At the former point, the French fire kept the Germans to their trenches, but near Maisons de Champagne the sue ceeded in occupying a small section of a French trench.
 In the Argonne, the French blew up near Couftes Chaussees a German post with a mine and captured a portion ot tho t.f$tei Near Hante havatchee, tfit Germans sprang two mines and later entered the French trenches at several points. Counter attacks, however, drove them out and the French also occupied a portion of the mine crater.
 Except for the infantry attacks at Forges, the guns on both sides in the Verdun region have been doing all the work To the southwest of Metz, near Pont-A-Moussons, the French artillery has heavily damaged German positions.
 The Russians, under cover of the fire of their fleet, at last have been able to make landing on the Black sea coast to the east of Trebizond. capturing the towns of Atina and Maprava and driv- ing off the Turks who opposed them. Two officers and 2S0 men were taken prisoner and two guns and a quantity e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
CONSIDERING GRAVES

It was understood tonight that the new Assistant Secretary of War will : be from either the south or east. Among the men understood to be con sidered were Bibb Graves, former ad- tutant general of Alabama. and Law
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
French Right and Left Hanks in Champagne Are Pressed-The Village of Forges Captured
MINING AND SAPPING
 GOES ON VIGORrIJSLY
 IN ARGONNFE < 1ON
Russians La,y $ Black Sea Coast Guns of Fleet-Fo in Riga Sector

London, March 6.--Further advances by the Germans in the Verdun region and in Champagne are told in the latest French official communication which, however, also records successes in re- polling a German attempt to debouch further from captured position, the driving of the Teutons out of a trench they had taken, and the hammering with the French big guns of German organi- cations.
 After having vigorously shelled the region between Bethincourt and the Meuse the Germans, in strong infan- try attack. captured the village of Forges about nine miles northwest of Verdun Not satisfied with the gain, they several times essayed to debouch from the village against the Cote De L'Oie. but the French in counter at tacks forced them back into the vil- lage and held them there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
ABSENTEES RECALLED

Realizing the task ahead of them, the administration whips sent out calls to all absent democrats within reach to hurry to Washington in time for the vote to- morrow. The Presidents supporters be- lieve that a large majority of the demo- crats, as well as many republicans, will stand together to put through the rule and kill the McLemore resolution. There will be formidable opposition both in and out of the party, however, and the in- fluence of William Jennings Bryan is being taken into account as a big factor to be dealt with.
 Fourteen representatives and two sena- tors met at lunch today with MT. Bryan in the private dining room of hotel near the capitol and discussed affairs generally What transpired there re- mained a secret, except that Representa- tive Bailey of Pennsylvania, who was the host, said no general agreement was reached on what action should be taken
 in the armed ship question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
FREIGHT T|E-UP ON EASTERN ROADS IS SUBJECT FOR STUDY Many Reasons for C0nges- tion Advanced, But No Satisfactory Remedy
 Proposed

Washington, March 6.-Rea sons for the freight congestion which has tied up eastern. trunk line railroads despite their restrictions on export traffic and some of the remedies which may be used to correct this condition were discussed to- day before the interstate commerce com mission by representatives of the inter- ested carriers. shippers and receivers of fright.
 Although the discussion dealt almost exclusively with conditions at New York, it was pointed out that other seaports probably would be affected by any tions of carriers. The hearings will con tinue tomorrow.
 RAILROADS REMEDY
 The railroad representatives offered a resolution for the consideration of the commission offering co cut down the free storage time allowed in freisht ter minas and increase the demurrage charges on cars not unoaded after a fixed period of free time allowed for this purpose, The shippers and reeeiv- CTS of freight opposed this plan de- claring such measures would not relieve congestion, but would add burdens to the public.
 Many reasons were assigned for the piling up of freight in the seaboard cit les. The large export traffic, the desire of the carriers and others to obtain large supplies of coal-n fear that there may be coal strike next month-and the lack of sufficient track facilities York harbor were said to be contributing causes
 Complaint against the present embargo on freight for coastwise carriers placed by the railroads having terminals at New York in the hope of relieving the of the Morgan line of steamships. A representative of the New Orleans traf- fife bureau said that New Orleans got virtually all of it's freight from New England. Pennsylvania and other east ern states through New York, and that the water rate, by this route was about half the all-rail rate.
 R. H. Large, coal agent of the Penn sylvania railroad, said the real remedy for the congestion lay in embargoes. not placed at the terminals as most of the roads entering New York had done. but against individual shippers at the point of origin of shipments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-07
ASK BRYAN's OPINION

Several of the diners asked MT. Bryan for direct answer to what they should do, MT. Bailey said, "but it was not forthcoming. While all of us felt strong ly favorable to a warning resolution, we the administration at the present time :
 Those present were Senators Kern and Vardaman and Representatives Lobeck; Stephens and Shallenberger of Nebraska, Ayers and Helvering of Kansas. Bailey and Steele of Pennsylvania, Slayden and Galloway of Texas. Hensley, Missouri; Gordon, Ohio; Tavenner, Illinois;
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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-11
BLOOD OF
THE HOLLAND DUTCH
ROUSEO BY ENGLAND
ENJOYS SENT TO DEMAND THE
IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF $50
DUTCH VESSELS SEIZED IN
VARIOUS BRITISH PORTS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-Advices
from The Hague (the capital of Hol-
land). received this afternoon at the
State Department, report that the gov.
eminent and people of The Neither.
lands are thoroughly aroused by the
high-handed misconduct of England in
SELLING in British ports without war
rant of law. or necessity of war, more
than $50 Dutch trading vessels, and a
commission is now en- route TO London
TO demand the immediate release OF
these vessels and a guarantee of fu.
ture regard for the neutral internation-
al rights.
Most of the Dutch vessels seized by
the British belonged to fishing fleets
and their detention causes widespread d
complaint in Holland. Dutch public
opinion is in favor OF immediate re-
prisals, and Holland is in position to
strike d hard blow against England.
The ENJOYS from The Hague were
given full authority to demand the
recognition and enforcement of Hol-
lands neutral rights, or to deliver an
ultimatum.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-11
WONDERFUL WELL
DUG BY RAILROAD,
ONLY OFT. DEEP
NO wATER.wiTcH NEEDED TO
DISCOVER SUPPLY HERE, go
GALLONS THE MINUTE FLOW
FROM PUMP INSTALLED

No waterwitch Is needed TO locate
wells in the Elko district. There Is
apparently vast subsurface stream
underlying large area, of which Elko
is the center.
Here's another remarkable proof of
Il:
To have its own supply of water for
the engines and all purposes, instead
OF buying IL as heretofore, the Western
Pacific Railroad Company the other
day had workmen start a well just
south Of the round-house. across the
track from the river. At depth of
six feet, the dIggers struck enough
water to supply 100000 gallons every
81 hours and it is being pumped at the
rate OF 80 gallons a minute without
sign OF diminution of the supply
Observers today are saying that an
expert irrigation engineer and water
locator could be profitably employed
in this locality 10 determine the extent
OF the sub-surface supply.
water-witch TO find it here. There's
u great lake, or river. only a few feet
underground. Kellogg, the famous
waterwitch of California, could dem.
onstrate this fact. beyond all doubt.
after brief inspection. Kellogg is
the wonderful master of natural phe-
nomena. who locates water In desert
places by use of a peach-tree or willow
wand. The twig turns arbitrarily in
his hands, In the neighborhood of wat.
er. and he has performed wonders in
the discovery of water where none
was thought TO exist. Incidentally.
Kellogg also is hing among foresters
and by kindness has overcome the fear
and hatred of wild animals. No AMI.
mai, no snake. will modest him.
Let's get Kellogg to visit Elko and
reveal to us the truth concerning our
sub-surface water supply"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-11
STRIKE PERIL
AGAIN RISING,
j. 5. WARNED
CONGRESS MUST PROVIDE LAW,
SAYS BROTHERHOOD Chief,
TO PREVENT WALKOUT

NE% YORK. Aug. ll.-Despite the
activity OF III" Federal Mediation
Board and the mutual agreement 10
arbitration, the chiefs of the train ser
vice unions today are dissatisfied with
The way mediation iE progressing and
q general strike Is likely 10 be called
at any time. The union chiefs have
been granted absolute authority to call
a strike. or TO arbitrate the demand
for the S-hour day and time and half
for overtime. and they are now threat
eninE to exercise the power of this au-
thority unless the mediators adopt i'm
mediately a more definite and practie-
able programme.
President Stone. OF the Brotherhood
OF Locomotive Engineers. declared this
afternoon that the Federal Board and
the President will b. unable to pre-
vent = general strike. unless Congress
acts Immediately and provides q new
controversy. Our men would not
law giving them power to settle the
Stone, IL We had not been persuaded
10 give the mediators g chance. Our
patience Is beine exhausted We have
walked long The mediators and Con
gresS would do well TO make the best
OF this opportunity"
a strike Is believed TO be imminent.
for the union chiefs abruptly left th,
conference this afternoon and them
selves went into secret session. They
are inccnsed by the high and mighty
attitude newly assumed ny the railroad
managers as soon as the unions
agreed to give tho Federal Mediation
Board chance. The managers seemed
TO assume that the controversy was as
good as settled and forthwith began
their matterOfcourSe arguments to
the effect that there was no merit in
the demands of the men and that the
eight.hour day could not be granted
without disruptinE the whole economic
system OF the country.
This action OF the railroad managers
is regarded by the union chioIs as ur-
warranted and intolcrabIe FycsTmp-
tion. Unless the President, or Con
gress, Intervene without delay, the
union leaders may suddenly call
strike, hating traffic on cvesy rail.
road In America. The number OF men
involved is about $4,000. hut Ii is re-
sarded as certain that the Switch.
mems Union and the order OF Railroad
Telegraphers would strongly support
the train service men. refusing to
handle trains or orders for hon.union
crews. The telcgraphcrs' anton has
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-11
TAX PROFITS
ON MUNITIONS,
SAYS WILSON
PRESIDENT PROPOSES WAY TO
make MAGNATES PAY Big
PART or EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-on tho
insIstent recommendation of President
Wilson, the Democratic members OF
the Senate Finance Committee today
voted for an amendment to the emer.
gency revenue bill providing q ten
percent tax upon the profits of all war
munition manufacturers. The meas
ure is certain of adoption.
This amendment win add enormous
ly to The revenues OF the government.
wiping out deficits and providing
funds for needed appropriations.
The profits of the munition-makers
are so huge-running into the hum
dreds of millIons--that the ten percent
tax, which will be collected iinme-
diately after the passage OF the law.
will leave the treasury in the best con.
dition in fifty years.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-11
GERMANS V|CTORS.
IN GREAT BATTLE
WITH THE ALLIES
BERLIN CLAIMS A DECISIVE
GAIN ON ALL SIDES, WITH
RUSSIANS DEMoRALIzED IN
FRONT OF Won HINDENsURe

BERLIN. Germa;i, Aug. 11.-Victory
again has crowned the efforts of the
German field marshals. The British.
the French and the Russian attacks,
on every front, have been repulsed.
leaving the Germans IN possession of
new ground, besides holding all pre-
vious gains.
In the fierce fighting along the
Stockhod river, where Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg is now operating, the
Russians last night became demoral-
lied by the continuous bombardment
and infantry charges and thousands
OF the Cars troops were left dead or
wounded on the intervening field
On the Sereth river the Russians at
tempted to advance. but were halted
and turned back.
At Stanislaus the battle still is rag
ing within two miles of the city.
The French last night gained some
ground northeast of Hardecourt, or
the Verdun front. West of the Meuse
the French attempted a surprise at
tack on Till 304. gaining two trenches,
but were dislodged and driven back
North of the Somme river a great
artillery battle is raging, and aerial
squadrons are bombarding the forti-
ficatioDs of Vouziers and Bazencourt
station.
The Austrian forces in Galicia have
retreated to new positions at several
points on the Dneister and Bystrzyoa
rivers. This movement was strate
gically advantageous ~ the Austrians
for the enemy was enormously su
perior in numbers.
Calm confidence and enthusiasm
continue to reign in Berlin. No one
doubts the ultimate general victory OF
the KaiseT's armies.
Russians Claim the Victory.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, Aug. II
1t is unofficially claimed today that
Stanislaus is captured. The last of
fetal statement, issued early this
morning, was that the battle was IN
progress and that the Russians were
wi'hin two miles of the city.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-11

Or. c. a. Ballard, a distinguished
physician and surgeon, who has re.
markably successful private hospital
A. Lakeyiew, Oregon, arrived today
and likes Elko so well that he has de.
cided to stay and establish hospital
here, II he can find suitable loca.
tion. Mrs. Ballard, who is a trained
nurse, is in charge Of the IRkeview
Hospital while he is away. They have
fourteen rooms and each Is occupied
by patient. DR. Ballard said he dc.
sired 10 locate in a town of substantial
growth and assured future. and he be-
lieved Elko to be the place.