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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
THE MOEWE RETURNS TO GERMANY AFTER
 BUILDING THE BRITISH SHIPS IN NORTH SEA
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the Moewe was taken from the Appam, eraI weeks ago under command of Lieutenant Berg with German prize crew.
 Announcement was made in London January 10 that the British battleship King Edward VII had been blown up by a mine. The place at which the dis- aster occurred was not revealed by the British admiralty It was said no lives were lost and only two men were in- jured.
 The Moewe first became famous when the Appam reached Newport News with a story which astonished the world. It was learned that the commerce raider had captured and sunk seven British vessels in the main line of traffic be- tween South Africa and Europe, in ad- ditions to seizing the Appam, which had been almost given up for lost.
 MAKES A RECORD
 The next heard of the German raider was on the arrival at the Canary Islands late last month of the Westburn, in charge of German prize crew. It was then made known that the Moewe had SuHh lvo luoIc otOdAlSAAPS Oll IAC CodSt of Brazil.
 The Saxon Prince and Maroni prob ably were captured by the Moewe on her way back to Germany, as their sail ing dates show they were both on the high seas toward the end of Febru- lary.
 The identity of the Moewe has not been established here definitely. Pris- oners from captured ships which were transferred to the Westburn said on their arrival at the Canary Islands that the Moewe's guns were smaller than seven inches. According to one report she was formerly a tramp steamship, one of several which had been fitted ] out with guns as commerce raiders. The last previous report of the Moewe was that she parted company with the 1 Westburn on February g. | Count Won Dohna, the Moewe's com mander belongs to the Schlodien or Silesian branch of his family, which is headed by Prince Richard von Donna
 It was reported last month that the count was in command of the German
 raider Ponga. which was said to have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
Irving the Game of Mdrrid9e
By MRS. J. B. REID.

In discussing the opportunity to marry pretty young girl was not thoroughly satisfied she was doing the right thing; whether "he'' was just the man to make her happy. A voice admonished her "to try it out awhile, and if she was not satisfied she could get divorce" Think of such an experiment, and with how lit tie seriousness some people treat life's greatest problem!
 Every now and then we hear MT and Mrs. So and So are not happy; that they are expecting to divorce Pity, pity!
 They have not studied life, have not realized that to make it one continued sweet song they have an important part on the programme.
 That happiness is within themselves, and a few months trial is no proof of what they can make of the game.
 Half of the young folks plan for continual honeymoon. a lifelong period of fun and frolic. They have not thought of duty, or dreamed of sacrifice. Many may define matrimony as the opportunity to have everything one wants, when really 1t is beginning of self-deriial. A life partnership is incorporated under the laws of God, and violation of this law is no simple thing; this oath of office of hunband and wife does not mean a ces- sation when the band ceases to play, and the real life is begun. It means duty, service among the people of the world and for each other It is not strange that the greatest number of divorces are granted during the period of the first few years of married life. They thought they knew each other, but found they were strangers. Company manners and home manners at such variance. The lack of adaptability had changed the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
MEET TOMORROW
 ID DISCUSS BABIES
Prominent Speakers to Be Heard as Part of Baby
 Week" Celebration

One of the chief features in connection with the observance of Baby Week" in Birmingham will be the meeting at Cable hall tomorrow night
 Some of the best known men in the city will make addresses. Among them will be President M. w. Bush of the Cham Der of Commerce, Arlie Barber, Dr. H. M Edmonds and Dr. R. NJ. Cunningham, city health officer.
 'Baby Week" is a national movement for the consideration of subjects vital to the babys interest. It has been official ly indorsed by the commissioners of Birmingham and the Medical society is taking special interest in the subject
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DECATr-- .

Decatur March 5.-(Special.)-T fu- neral services of Dr. E. J. Conyngton, who died here yesterday, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Knight, were held this afternoon from the St. Johns Episcopal church, New Decatur, of which church he was a member. His body was laid to rest this afternoon in the city cemetery, beside his wife, who died some years ago.
 pr. Conyngton was one of the best known physicians in north Alabama. In the summer of 1888 he fought the yellow fever here, almost alone and single with the fever. pr. Conynton and three other physicians had the fever and re- covered. There were but nine doctors in Decatur at that time, five of whom died with the fever.
 Dr. Conyngton was native of the state of Illinois. When a young man he vas a reporter on the St. Louis Globe Democrat, in St. Louis He made enough money out of the newspaper business to secure medical education. In his profession he stood at the head. He died, comparatively young man, at the age of 5S years, of tuberculosis. He IS survived only by his daughter, Mrs. Fred Knight.
 The Leighton News and the Town Creek Booster published and edited by Fred Field, have been consolidated. The rlant was formerly at Leighton, where the News was published. The plant has now been moved to Leighton and only enc newspaper will be printed, taking the name of both former publications MT. Feilds was born and reared in Decatur. He comes from a family of newspaper men, and has made good in the weekly field. although a young man.
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whole situation, and the misunderstand- ing of each other had wrought chaos out of an ideal plan. Or maybe the trouble they had was that they had not lain foundation. They have married without a plan of life; hence the fail ure. They did not take stock together, and are disappointed at the income. Money and selfshness are the greatest sources of evil mind misery, and are often the cause of divorce.
 The first few years of one's married life begins and continues the greatest battle. This learning to take and give, pulling together, at first is the greatest task in the wholc journey to- gether. You are introduced in this pe- riod to vices and virtues no other oppor- tunity could afford but constant asso- citation. It takes time to prepare for the disappointments and an expression of appreciation to develop other virtues
 There is no way to perfect happiness; we do not know now, and never will know. how to make it, but it is worth the trouble to pull together for all of it that we know is to be had
 Different people think of happiness in various ways-what would give joy to some worries others, and vice versa. The whole scheme of life is for individual workmanship. and it is more often the coward who quits the job.
 The individual who will not forbear and wait to overcome by persistence and kindness what will in after years, when] they have fought the battle and peace| is won, be but a speck in their con- clusions Of course, there are conditions and circumstances that make life unbear- able, where self-respect demands the independence of separation; then it is imperative but sad.
 But matrimony should be taken in earnest, and nobody should marry for al c1,n xxy1,i i1o writ fIo of col if things do not exactly suit. Benjamin Franklin once said: When reason breaches, if you don't hear her she'll box your ears.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
OVERFLOW WATERS
 RISING STEADILY
Increased Suffering of Inhabitants and Additional Damage Is
 Reported

Natchez, Miss, March 5.-Overflow water from the Black river was tonight reported rising steadily in the sections already inundated in Catahoula and Con- cordia parishes. Increased suffering or inhabitants and additional damage to farm lands and crops were predicted. Concordia parish tonight was about four ffths flooded. (
 In Tensas parish water from the Buck Ridge crevasse was said to be falling steadily and planters were hopeful they would be able to start early planting of corn and cotton crops.
 No further damage was reported to Harrisonburg, in Catahoula parish. Over flow water from the Black river last night entered the town, inundating the lower sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
WEEKLY RE VIEW OF THE COTTON MARKET

cotton go at market quotations. Toward the end of the week reports from the interior said American mills were in- cres sing their inquiry and that large short spot interest existed among Ameri- can shippers, while Texas reported Liver pool trying to buy in that state.
 Iris week the trade will closely watch international politics, but there is grow ing belief that the importance of the spot situation may supersede the effects of the political situation unless affairs take on a most decided change.
 With planting progressing in the earlier cotton sections of the belt, and farmers working hard to prepare for planting in other sections, weather conditions will, from day to day, become a greater in fluence. Excessive rainfall might easily develop a weather market. Trading in the local market will be somewhat broken up by the holiday Tuesday, in observance of Mardi Gras.
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known politician once vehementIy ex- claimed
 MT. Steagall of the Third is at present on his stamping ground looking after his fences. Judge Almon of the Eighth is hearing excellent reports and can hardly believe that W. w. Callahan of Decatur is making progress. MT. Huddleston of the Nintb is as silent as a sphinx and as far as known, has not even smiled ever the news that Charlie Rice and Ihomas M. Rogers would be opponents. got mixed up ,n qualifying, and were
 tIeed to postpone the testing of their strength.
 Dr.. Dent of the Second has opposition But he declines to fret. He has won his spurs Tn Congress, and his friends be- HeVe that his people will insist on hin, remaining here indefinitely.
 FACTIONISM DEPLORED
 Washington has other reasons for ,,eine oeeply interested in the complicated sit1I- auon In Alabama. For there is R. P. f1ooson, Tor years a legal resident of the Sixth, running for Congress in tbe Tenth And there is decided effort on the part Of the Alabama prohibitionists to send factional rather than a demo- cratic delegation to the national conven. ton. ~
 While there is no doubt of inc ;n+en- .lon or the administration to be hands off III III Wild scramble down in Alabama IL IS equally as true that the administra .ioh IS hopeful that no rabid factionalist De elected. The administration would prefer Alabama to send men who have not been prominently and persistentlv identified with el.her side of any disrupt iilS issue In Alabama, would prefer that no man be commissioned who is so blind ed by a partisan devotion to a police regulation that he could be led to cast asperslon on the character of the most ever possessed
 But as the Alabama prohibitionists nave never regarded MT. Wilson's wish m any partlcular-but, seemingly at any ,a ,ale' nave snown startling partiality to MT. Bryan, Washington scarcely exnects them in the present emergency to with hold their hand even when the fate of the party is in such imminent peril.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06

New Orleans, March 5.-A tendency to react from the long decline was in evi- dence in the local cotton market last week and the reason for this appeared to be better accounts from the spot de- partment, although bullish traders in- sisted the market was badly oversold and that the demand from the short side was giving it strength. The market opened at the lowest of the week and closed at about the highest. The net change was a gain of 23 to 40 points.
 The main influence against values was developments in connection with the na- tion's foreign affairs. unfavorable re- ports from Washington checked advances several times.
 In the spot markets better demand generally was reported while holders were said to be unwilling to let unhedged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
Picks Up Submarine

Washington, March 5.-The naval tug Peoria reported to the navy de- partment late today that she had picked up the disabled submarine K-6 and was towing her to Pensacola The K-G developed engine trouble while bound for Key West for maneuvers and was reported in distress off Jupiter inlet
 last night, with the destroyer Mac Donough standing by to see that she came to no harm. The Peoria was or dered out from Pensacola to tow her in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
Have Lost Many Subs

London. March 5--An Amsterdam dis patch to the Exchange Telegraph com pany says the Frankfurter Zeitung de- clares that the entente allies must have lost during the war B submarines: Great Britain 19 France 8. Italy and Rus sia 2 Only three of these boats are alleged by the newspaper to have been destroyed by German warships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
Wants Prize for Bryan

Zurich via London, March 5.-Dr. Alois Heilinger, member of the Austrian parliament, has addressed letter to the Nobel committee at Stockholm, recom- mending that the Nobel peace prize for 1916 be awarded to William J. Bryan for his endeavors to stop American export of munitions, which Dr. Heilnger writes would have already ended the war and brought about peace negotiations under thewatchful aegs of America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, March b. (Special, Judge Robert c. Brickell of the circuit court late Saturday afternoon sus- tained the demurrer to the petition for mandamus directed to compel Mayor Milton H. Lanier to call a special elec ton for the purpose of allowing the people of the city to vote on pro- posed change of the city's form of gov ernment The court held that the law providing for the recall of city com missioners and restoration of alder manic government is unconstitutional. The case will be apepaled to the su- preme court.
 The Twickenham club held it's annual election and elected the following of fteers for the ensuing 12 months: Tracy W. Pratt. president; R. E. Smith, vice president; George F. Cooper, secretary w. M. Wellman, T. A. Ragland. Frank karthaus, Charles G. billiard and George Mahoney. directors.
 pr. James L. Darwin, for a number of years one of the best known physi- clans in this section, died in Memphis of heart failure Friday night He had gone to Memphis for a surgical opera tion. Dr. Darwin was educated in New York and in Europe, and for several years was head surgeon at Bellevue hospital in New York. After returning to his home town, Huntsville, he built up large practice and his skill as a surgeon became known over a wide territory. Dr. Darwin was 56 years old and is survived by his wife and three children, brother, George Darwin, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Sid Harris of this city and Mrs. s. J. McGrew ot Shelbyville. He was member of the E. P. o. Elks.
 Chancellor Kirkland of Vanderbilt university delivered a lecture here this afternoon at the Elks' theatre for the Huntsville Y. M. c. A. and was heard by large audience. A special musica programme was furnished by choii of 75 high school girls and the Boy Scouts acted as ushers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
In Memoriam

Washington. March 5.-Services Tn memory of the late Representative With erspon of Mississippi were held today in the House. Representatives Padgett of Tennessee. Galloway of Texas, Hensley of Missouri and members of the Missis- sippi delegation eulogized their dead col league. Representative Candler. of Mis- sssippi presided. MT. Witherspoon died November 24 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
The California Sails

New York. March 5.-The Anchor line steamship California, carrying Cunard line passengers. sailed today for Glasgow via Liverpool. The California was scned- uled to sail Saturday, but was delayed by cable orders from the home office. The vessel carried 24s passengers, F of whom are Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
Treasury Statement

Washington, March 5.-The condition of the United States treasury yesterday was Net balance in general fund, $l2O'- 4o5. .s4s. Total receipts. 2262,60s. Total payments. $2,15S,2 Tie deficit this fis- cal year is $51 234, 4S9, against deficit of SIG, ,16S. .565 last year, exclusive of Panama canal and public debt transactions.
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London, March 5.-An Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says
 'The Moewe reached Wilhelmshaven yesterday. Count Donna, the Moewe's commander, has been awarded the iron cross of the first class and the mem- bers of the crew have received the iron cross of the second class. Count Won Donna has been ordered to meet En- peror William at headquarters"
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Arrives for Mardi Gras

New Orleans, March 5.-The battleship Kentucky arrived in port late today to participate in the Mardi Gras carnival programme. A mud lump in the channel near the mouth of the Mississippi river delayed the Kentuckys arrival several days s
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Members of WOOdlawn fraternal lodge, A. F. and A. M.. are requested to assemble at their hall at 1 ?. m. today to attend the funeral of Wylie c. Me- Grady, at Seventh avenue and Seven teenth street. Bessener. Bessemer Ma: sons are requested to join us at the home.
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Professor Girard Dies

Geneva, March 5.-Charles Girard, professor of surgery of Geneva uni yersitv who operated on scores of Americans, died yesterday. He was 6t years old.
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Local Data
Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions
 Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending at 8 D. m., 75th meridian time, March 5. 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-06
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 5.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Overcast and warmer Monday, probably local thun- derstorms; Tuesday fair and cooler.
 Georgia: Partly overcast Monday and Tuesday; mild temperature.
 Tennessee:h Overcast and warmer Monday, probably local thunderstorms; Tuesday fair and cooler.
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GETS IRON CROSS

made her way out of Kiel several weeks ago.
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Rothesay Is Sunk

London, March 5.--Loyds reports that the British steamer Rothesay has been sunk. Her crew was saved.
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CONGRESSMEN HEAR OF OPPOSITION FROM THEIR HOME DISTRICTS
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(Cnntinued from Page One) bosses, and conclude that he. himself, has been carried on a hunt"
 STEAGALL AT HOME
 MT. Burnett is padding his canoe very satisfactorily despite the efforts of his two opponents down home" He laughs when informed of that which he already knows-that Watt Brown has purchased a Ford and is going from house to house. He does not state that he will win But he admits with just enough modesty that he believes very strongly that he will ''push the load over the hill,' as well
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The Rothesay was of FOOT tons. Her home port was Cardiff.
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Stations ana Weather at 2 p. m.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-20

The watermelon is native or
Africa, but Is now more largely grown
In the United States than anywhere
else. It grows best on rich, warm
sandy loans that are we'll drained
If possible. southern slope should
be chosen for early melons.
It is desirable in growing water
melons for market that they follow
crop Of clover OF cow peas. They
should be rotated with other crops,
and not planted on the same ground
again for three or four years.
The spring preparation Of the land
consists in thorough cultivation at
intervals Of three or four weeks be-
fore the seed is planted. This Is for
the purpose of discriminating the weed
seed and putting the soil in the best
possible condition. In Georgia, rather
shallow blowing, followed by thorough
pulverization with the disc harrow,
is practiced.
Melons should never be p1ante 1
until all danger Of frost Is over. In
states are far north as Michigan and
New Hampshire, this will not be be-
fore the last of May.
! In New Hampshire, a very success
full grower digs each hill to 10 in
ches deep and IS to "a inches across
and fllls them full of rich, well-rotted
manure. Enough soil Is drawn on this
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-20

and thoroughly mixed with the COM
post to fill the hill nearly f, II. A half
pint Of unleached wood ashes or fine
hen manure or a small handful OF
phosp' ates is then sprinkled over the
top soil and we'll mixed with 1t, after
which enough soil Is added to make
the hill level with the tor OF the
ground.
From ten to twelve seeds are scat
tered throughout the hill and covered
one to one and half inches deep.
Cultivation consists in thorough shall
low tillage, with a loosening of the
soil about the plants whenever it be-
comes compact. After the plants
have BECOME thoroughly established
and danger from insects Is past they
are thinned out to about three OF the
most vigorous in each hill.
Watermelon growers in various sec
tions of the country frequently suffer
loss from a disease which blights the
foliage and spots the fruit. The
leaves are covered with irregular
dark, dead spots and may die before
the melons are ripe. The trouble de-
| velops on the fruit in the form Of
water-soaked and later sunken spots
of varying size, which come to have
pink center made up Of masses OF the
| fungus spores. AS the disease pro-
crosses the melons decay. This Is
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-20

The Watermelon hE
But Good MLnsk
GownasF Nutha Canada

weather and the development of the
crop. The disease usually appears
when the fruit is nearly grown. Watch
carefully for the leaf-spot and spray
as soon as any appears. In any case,
make an application two weeks / -
fore maturity and second week
later. ....
Ingredients - Copper sulphate. I
pounds: quicklime, pounds: water
to make so gallons.
Prepare the copper sulphate by
suspending 1t in q gunny sack just be-
low the surface Of several gallons Of
water in clean barrel. When the
sulphate is dissolved, which requires
three or four hours, remove the sack
and stir into the barrel enough addi-
tional water to make exactly Is gal
Ions of the copper solution.
Prepare the lime by Stacking it
slowly and thoroughly in a clean bar
rel, strain and add enough additional
water to make exactly rs gallons of
lime milk. Stir thoroughly.
Pour the two ingredients together
into another barrel, or, better. directly
into the spray tank. If it will hold -
gallons. 1t is highly important Ia
stir the mixture very thoroughly and
to strain both ingredients before they
are combined, as otherwise clogging
Of the spray nozzles might result.