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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

A fragment of bronze, such as is used
in German torpedoes, was found in the
wreckage of the Sussex according to
information received here, 1t is ah
known that a German submarine was
operating near where the Sussex cxplo-
sion occurred
The state departments view is that
If it is established a submarine was re-
sponsible, there will be no need to in
quiTe es to its nationality, as neither
Turkish nor Austrian undersea boats
operate in the English channel.
The White House holds the same
view. There probaUly will be no in
quiry made to Germany because in
view of the status of previous negotia-
tions America IS position is believed to
he clear and only one action remains
to be taken.
However, drastic steps would await
replies to requests for further infor-
nation which alreany nave been for
warded, The administration wants to
be positive about all circumstances be-
fore taking final steps. All circles re-
gard the situation as most grave.
"First reports are always the
worst, " said Senator Stone. awe are
still hoping that danger of a break may
be cleared away"
1t has been known for weeks the
President Wilson has been informed
that unquestionably if he sewers diplo-
matte relations the kaiser might declare
war on the United States.
Even if Oh Americans on the Sussex
were saved this does not alter the grav-
ty of the situation, since the United
States holds that no nation has a right
to kill or endanger American citizens
by torpcdoing vessels without warning.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Russians Are Repulsed.

Berlin, Mar. 27-Repulse of further
Russian attacks near Jacobstadt and
Postway, with enormous Slav losses,
was officially claimed today. Artillery
fighting at Verdun was reported.
German aviators bomb lrded railroad
stations at Dvinsk and Vileiki, through
which the Russians transport supplies
for their armies.
The principal activity on the western
front was near st. Eloi where tne Brit
ish were admitted to have destroyed
100 yards of Teuton trenches.
On the eastern side, Germans re-
captured positions near MoErzyce
which were lost March 90, capturing
2. 100 Russians.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

sion to use Mexican railroads is vita
issue.
Funston emphatically denied that Vii
la had escaDed southwark through the
ranks of Americans who used the Mex
leo Northwestern railroad to get behind
him. He declared Villa broke through
the Carranza lines, marching to Ma
dera valley through the Babricora re
gion.
That government action with regard
to using the railroads is imminent was
indicated by dispatches stating automo
bile trucks with loads of flanged wheel;
had started for the front.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
BY william Philip simms.


(lnlleu IIebs QUAIL NOIItapuhuthlsJ
French Army Headquarters, Verdun,
Mar. 27.-Thrice baffled in their eff
fort to enter Verdun, the Germans are
today seemingly bent on the city 3 de.
struction. Daily they hurl large in
cendiary shells into business and resi-.
dental districts. saw several large
fires raging simultaneously in private
houses and trade establishments. CThe
German communique Saturday reported
Verdun afire.)
From a military standpoint, the city
is unscratched. Otherwise, however, IL
seems destined 10 become another
Rheims, Arms or Ypfcs Destruction
Of its beautiful cathedral, bishops pal.
ace and other noted buildings is threat
encd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Fire On Drivers.

Columbus. N. NJ, Mar. 27.-Many
drivers of army trucks arriving from
the front today reported that they-had
been fired upon. All escaped injury.
Huge uuantlties of supplies have been
uuloaded here during the past 81 hours.
Hundreds of cavalry remounts and
more than 300 troops are preparing to
go to the front.
Lieutenant iDargue left at sunrise for
an aeroplane flight to the skirmish
line. Officials at the headquarters
base here reiterated the statement that
they expected a long hard campaign.
Contrary to reports, Villa has not been
surrounded, according to authentic ad-
vices.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

Alarmed at the prospcs; Of their enem-
les forming a program of closest M
tary and economic cooperation for
maximum offensive efficiency, the Gc
mans attempted to capture Verdun. b.
lieving the moral effect Of such 9
stroke would be enough to halt the pro
posed conference and put fear in T
hearts Of Italian troops on other front
Propagandists were sent to Italy, b.
efforts of the italian government coun.
teraeted their attempt TO sway Italn
public opinion, and the Teutonie failur
at Verdun was the final blow.
The outcome Of the war council here
today is as yet unknown, but the first
step of the councillors will probably be
to inform the world that all allies are o
unit against any of Berlin's present
peace suggestions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
GERMANS HURL SHELLS
INTO DOOMED VERDUN
CAUSING GREAT FIRES

About 30 big shells crash into Yer.
dun every day. Our party arrived
there during the morning when there
was u H. asked the commander if
he thouoht bombarament would oc.
eur.
"Ccrtain, that's our daily ration, "
ne replied.
AS he spoke the terrific explosions
began. The scene was intensely grip
ping. Great clouds of smoke pierced
by red flashes Of flame rose over the
city. Guns himmered titanic accom-
panmcnt
Northeast we could see the crest of
Douaumont under French fire. II re-
semblcd Vesuyus belching black
smoke On its southern slope German
shells exploded thickly in flashes OF
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
GARFIELD's VIEWS

San Francisco, Mar 27.-That the
United States army aud navy had been
oppressed" by the present admins
tration was the assertion today Of
james r. Garfield, Of Ohio, former see.
retary of the interior He declared the
expedition into Mexico exposed the Gin.
efficiency Of our system Of national
preparedness for war"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Tariff Commission.

Washington, Mar. 27.-The admins
tration s bill providing for tariff
commission of six members with not
more than three from any one polite N
party was introduced today in the house
by Representative Rainey, of Illinois.
1t appropriates 100000 annually for
maintenance of such commission.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

san Antonio, Texas, Mar. 27-Though
Major General Fred Funston today
would not affirm or deny reports OF
Carranzistas openly aiding Francisco
Villa, army headquarters gave. out an
impression that the situation was grave
Commune ltion lines of the advance
of the United States troops were de
scribed Funston as "pitifully weak
and becoming a menace to the eNpedi
tioa. The problem of supplying the
mericans is becoming acute Permls
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Germany Discredits.

Berlin, Mar. 27.--reports that the
Sussex had been damaged by German
submarine were generally disbelieved
here today. The admiralty, however,
has not yet denied the charge. Teutons
submarines operating off the French
coast probably will not return for days.
In the meantime officials hoped that
neutrals would not base their opinions
Of the disaster on allied versions Of it.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

The Minneapolis presumably was car
rying troops or supplies to Salonika. 1t
was q 1880 ton vessel and piled be-
tween European ports and the United
States prior to the war. When the Vol
turno was in trouble, the Minneapolis
figured in rescuing its passengers. At
the war s outbreak the vessel was TAX
en- over by the government and put in
the king 's service.
First word Of the sinking was
brought to Marsei,l7 by the British
steamer Leicestershire, which cuught
her wireless call for help but arrived
after the Minneapolis had disappeared
under the sea. In announcing that III
were "killed" the admiralty Indicated
that the vessel possibly was shelled.
Others aboard are understood to have
been saved.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Three Moro Snnk.

London Mar 27--Three more YES
sells have been sunk in the past 24 hours
II was learned today, They were the
French steamer Hebe, the British shir
Cerne, and the British fish carrier
Khartoum. Nine Of the lattcr's crew
were reported missing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Transport Goes Down.

Berlin, Mar. 27.-A French transport
with troops from Salonika has been
mined and sunk with large casualties
Athens dispatches declared today. Only
70 were saved
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Immigration Bill

Washington, Mar. 27.-By a vote Of
225 to 50 the house today retained in
the Burnett immigration bill the clause
providing that immigrants be required
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Another Liner Lost

London, Mar. 27.-Eleven persons
were killed when the British liner Min
neapolis was sunk by a submarine in
the Mediterranean Wednesday, it was
announced today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

By Charles b. Stewart.
Omitted Press staff correspon-)
dent.)
London, Mar. 27,-Several
Americans were seriously in
iured when terrific explosion
damaged the British steamer
Sussex in the English channel,
but no United States citizens
were o. lost, the American en-
bassy announced today.
Miss Calliope Fennell, Of New
York, reported killed, has been
located in Paris. The announce
ment confirmed the report that
Elizabeth Baldwin and her pa
rents Of Philadelphia, had been
saved. They are at Boulogne.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

were aboard the Sussex have been saved
and accounted for, the United States
embassy Is statement said today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Piece Of Torpedo Found.

Washington, Mar. 27. - A piece OF
bronze metal similar to that used in
German torpedoes has been found in the
Sussex wreckage, an official informed
the American consul at Bouogne, ac-
cording to state department announce
ments today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
Hard Campaign Faced.

San Antonio, Texas, Mar 27-Weeks
and months of hard campaigning are
facing the American expeditionary sol
diers in Mexico today. Latest advices
to Major General Fred Funston indi-
cate that the fox of the Sierrls, -
Francisco Yilla-has succeeded in elud-
ino the encireling attempt of Ameri-
cans and Carranzistas and is advancing
raridlv " -h the MADEIRA valley.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

Oregon; To-
night and Tues.
d a Y gen orally
fairi light frost
northwest, heavy
frost south and
cast portions to
night; westerly
winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-27

Say All Were Saved.
London Mar. 27.-All Americans who
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SAY MISS FENNELL SAVED

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
MISS IDA FARRELL
 HERE TOMORROW
Famous Author and Lecturer Will Speak Under Auspices of the
 Lyceum Bureau

Miss Ida Tarbell, who is the second notable speaker to appear at the Central High school this year under the auspices of the Lyceum course, is one of the best known women in America. Miss Tarbell will speak on a subject of current in- terest tomorrow night in the auditorium of the Central High school.
 As an author, Miss Tarbell has attract ed unusual attention, and as a writer she has been associated with some of the leading magazines in the country. At the present time she is an associate editor of the American Magazine.
 Miss Tarbell is generally recognized as one of the most interesting and forceful lecturers before the American public, and her address at the High school tomorrow night should bring out . representative audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
THE MOST KISSED WOMAN
 HAS BEEN DISCOVERED
Birmingham Maron Holds Distinguished Honor and All Arr Honest to Goodness Kisses-Opportunity Open
 for Maid Matron to Qualify
By WINNIE FREEMAN

many a lonely maid nurses an ungrat- flied desire for just one little one, well, it does seem that she's getting more than her share.
 However, that's just how many kisses one certain woman in Birming- ham registers up in her favor each day. And they're honest to goodness kisses, too, every one of them May be they don't include all the 57 differ ent varieties. but at least they're each and every one separate and distinct
 When Mrs. Margaret c. Ramsey, ma- tron of the Mercy Home, walks from her room each morning, she finds near ly 100 children clamoring to be kissed. And she submits gladly, notwithstand- ing the fact that her time is very, very valuable. Now. 100 kisses, lasting but, pshaw. who cares for statistics?
 Recently Mrs. Ramsey returned from a visit out of town and each child had to kiss her not only once, but twice and three times.
 It might be added that Mrs Ramsey isn't especially proud of the honor of being the most kissed woman in Bir- mingham. and she wouldn't at all mind relinquishing it. So, young girls, and women, if you can qualify-why-
 Step right up.
 But remember, you've got to make better than 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
 Russellville, December 3, 1916.
A Statement by Dr. Whitten

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Some splendid women of this city state to me that the publication in this morn iEg's Age-Herald of an interview on yes terday between Commissioner Ward and myself is not clear to them. And I beg little space in your valuable columns to say this In every effort the mothers and good women of this city put forth to eliminate the sensual, the corrupting and the immoral from being shown in and by the moving picture houses of this city, they may rest assured of the sympathy and cooperation of all lovers of our mothers, and respecters of the gentler sex-and this includes thousands of good men in Birmingham. The exhibi- tions of infidelity among married people; Kidnapping the wives of other men, houses that are bad, where white and black are mixed up and maternity have been pre- scented ad nauseam, to the disgust of the better classes of people. And any mar with clear vision can see that such things are going to be stopped The movie merchants clamor for peace. Let them stop exhibiting such corrupting pictures, and agree to close on the Sab bath day-let them agree to present pie lures not offensive or objectionable to the mothers of Birmingham, and peace will reign triumphantly We stand as a stonewall for this, and shall win because it is right Respectfully,
 L. F. WRITTEN.
 Birmingham, December 5, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Annie Farrier Clifford

Mrs. Annie Farrier Clifford, aged 59 years, wife of Michael Clifford, former manager of the Florence hotel. and now proprietor of the Alabama hotel in Anniston, died at 4 o'clock yester- day morning at the family residence. Anniston, after a long illness She is survived by her husband, one son, J. A. Clifford; one daughter, Mrs. Ted Joy of this city, and one sister, Miss Celia Farrier of Anniston.
 Mrs. Clifford was born in Kentucky. but has lived in Alabama for many years. For nearly a quarter of a cen tury she lived in this city.
 Funeral services will be held in the Catholic church at Anniston at S:3O o'clock this morning. The body will arrive here at 1920 o'clock this morn ing and will be carried to Oak Hill cemetery
 The following pallbearers will &C., company the remains: R. M. Hawkins, H. M. Smith. T E. Brooks, F. J. Me- Elreath, H. H. Hudson and Lee Moody.
 The local Ladies of Charity are re- quested to meet at the Terminal sta tion at noon today, and accompany the remains to the cemetery in a body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Burt: Charles Boyd, Cuba; c. E. Halls, Montgomery; E. B. Hillard, Eutaw T. S. Lipseyy, Troy; G. M. Liggett, York N. w. Newell, Tuscaloosa; o. S. Newell, Tuscaloosa; J. T. Wells, Sr, Livingston; J. T. May, Montgomery; G. A. Lindsey, Selma; J. A. Garvin, Boligee.
 Motion: R. A. Reid, Montevallo; &. D. Vim, Montgomery; L. H. Boykin, Pittsview; William Wiley, Selma Mrs. J. o. Long, Jasper; J. H. Harwood, Mo bile; w. l.. Lett, Auburn
 Tutwiler: A. F. Allen, Tuscaloosa; S. Limmern, Mobilei J. P. Crutcher, Tus- caloosa; s. J. Steiner, Tuscaloosa; R. A. Mitchell, Gadsden; J. B. Orr and wife, Hartselle; c. A. Thompson and wife, Anniston; Miss Emily Tyler, Anniston; D. Ward, Cuba.
 Hillman: A. R. Noble, Anniston; F. c. Pryor, Montgomery; C. c. Elliott, Montevallo; c. " Matthews, Sulligent; J. l.. Coleman, Jasper
 Morris: Miss M. B. Harrison, Mont gomery; o. c. Parker, New Decatur; H. c. Bennett, York; Miss Alice Wilson, Msbile; W. L. Carley, Montgomery.
 Metropolitan: S. J. Gay, Lineville; c. D. Allis, Jr., Mount Pinson; J. B. Mun- gall, Pell City.
 Empire: G. M. Collum, Jemison; G. M. Adams, Jemison
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
November Crop Condition
 Reviewed by Government

Washington. December 5.-Crop condi- tions in the south during November were reviewed today in the national weather and crop bulletin as follows:
 Except in South Carolina, cotton seems to be practically all harvested. Tn the Carolinas general killing frost came on the 15th-16th in the main cotton areas. Late cotton had matured satisfactorily. and top bolls caught by the freezes ara in such condition that many will open. over the bulk of the cotton belt scarcely any cotton remained subject to injury when the severe cold weather came.
 "Cold weather damaged sweet potatoes in Mississippi and Louisiana and white potatoes in Louisiana. Freezing weather severely injured truck in practically all southern states, but most truck escaped in the warmer portion.
 Sugar cane was damaged to some ex- tent.
 "Satsuma oranges were damaged in Mis- sissppi and about 20 per cent of the citrus fruit in Texas was injured. The cold weather was beneficial to citrus fruit IA Florida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
JURORS KICK ON
 ACCOMMODATIONS
to Remedy Any Reasonable Complaint

That kick was registered by some of the jurors of the criminal court on the hotel accommodations provided by the county was the report made to the board of revenue yesterday evening by Bailiff N. T. Overall. The bailfff stated that the jury was deliberating on murder case and failing to agree was sent to the Jefferson hotel, the hotel designated by the county for this purpose. by Judge H. P. Heflin. Some of the jurors claimed the accom- modations were insufficient and made complaint through the bailiff to the board President Jerry Gwin and two other members of the board were pres ent and stated that they would make an investigation of the accommodations and if found unsatisfactory would irr- mediately remedy conditions.
 "The board wants the jurors of the county to be properly cared for" said President Gwin, '~-1 ---if' r s5tN sH remedy any reaso 6le epnqiaf ae board zsill make fhqeclsa
 tion anu if the k ta nDt mee8 captious will take toa tc nsias
 a change"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
OLD FORCE BILL" AGAIN REVIVED BY
 SENATOR PENROSE
(Continued from Page One,

amendment to the Owen bill the old force bill," defeated in notable fight 26 years ago, which would give supervi- sion of elections to the federal govern ment and prevent disfranchisement of negroes in the southern states. The amendment was ordered read and must be voted on before disposition of the cor rupt practices measure.
 Efforts to bring about cloture of debate in the Senate were revived early in the day, Senator Hoke Smith introducing an amendment to the rules which would close debate on any measure by a two thirds vote on petition by 16 senators Champions of corrupt practices measures said the main purpose in pushing this amendment was to assure an opportunity for voting on the Owen bill before ad- journment next March.
 Senator Owen had read today. but did rot introduce, his resolution to provide for investigation of the use of money and attempts to influence the result of the November elections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-06
M'CORMICK HEAD
 OF ROYAL ARCH
Alabama Grand Chapter Elects Mobile Man High
 Priest at Montgomery

Montgomery, December 5.-(Special.B } pr. John H. Mccormick of Mobile. one of the most advanced Masons in Alabama, was elected grand high priest of the Royal Arch Masons at the clos ing session of the organization Tues day afternoon. Henry F. Reese of Selma became deputy grand high priest for the next year and the following other officers were e1ected
 Joseph D. Matlock of Birmingham, grand king; John Phillip Melvin of Tuscaloosa. grand scribe; William L. Lee of Columbia, grand captain of host; John Wilson Terry of Montgom- cry, grand treasurer; George A. Beau champ of Montgomery. grand secre- tary; Stewart Mcqueen of Montgomery, grand chaplain; Robert T. Ward of Dadeville, grand principal soiourner: Jacob Bley of Demopolis. grand royal arch captain; J. Leon Gunter of AL bany grand master third veil: Charles A. L. Johnston of Mobile, grand mas- ter of the second veil; John B. Be- thea of Birmingham, grand master first veil; William H. Cooper of Montgom- cry, grand sentinel
 The grand chapter completed It's work with the election of officers and adjourned
 The grand council, Royal and Select Masters. began it's annual session Tues day afternoon with John Phillip Mel win of Tuscaloosa, most illustrious grand master, as presiding officer. Of- ficials of this council are scheduled for reelection.
 Work of the grand lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the most important lodge in the organization, began Wednesday morning at o'clock and will continue through Thursday evening, special train will carry all delegates and visitors to the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home Wednes- day afternoon.
 Montgomery, December 5.-(Specia1) Shriners from Birmingham, Memphis, Mobile, Savannah and points in the north and east gathered in Montgom- cry tonight for a ceremonial session of Alcazar temple during the meeting of the grand lodge, Ancient Free and Ac- cepted Masons, Wednesday. Among prominent visitors are Henry F. Neid- inghauss of St. Louis, imperial poten- tate; F. A. Cutts of Savannah imperial oriental guide Albert c. Downing Of Milwaukee, potentate of Tripolix, and A. E. Cameron of Memphis, past potentate of Al Chymia.