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Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21

prefaced with this instruction by Sec re;aIy Lansing 70 the American am bassadors presenting them:
 ''E he President directs me to send you the following to De presented i'm mediately to the minister of foreign affairs of the government to which you are accredited:
 Tine President of the United States has instructed me to suggest to the (here insert designation of govern ment addressed( the course of action with regard to the present war which he hopes that the government will take under consideration as suggested in the most friendly spirit and as com ing not only from a friend but also as coming from the representative of a neutral nation whose interests have been most seriously affected by the war and whose concern for its early cessation arises out of a manifest ne cessity to determine how best to safe guard those interests if the war is to continue"
 At this point the contexts vary. In the notes to the central powers this paragraph follows:
 The suggestion which l am in structed to make, the President has long had in mind to offer. He is some what embarrassed 10 offer it at this particular time because it may now seem to have been promoted by a de sire to play part in connection with the recent overtures of the central powers. It has in fact been in no way suggested by them in its origin and the President would have delayed of fering it until those overtures had been independently answered but for the fact that it also concerns the question of peace and may best be considered in connection with other proposals which have the same end in view. The President can only hope that his suggestion be accepted entirely on its merits and as if it had been made under other circumstances
 ext Of Notes
 Then all the notes proceed identi- cally as follows:
 The President suggests that an early occasion be sought to call out from all the nations now at war such an avowal of their respective views ss to the terms upon which the war might be concluded and the arrange ments which would be deemed satis- factory as a guarantee against it's re newal or the kindling of any similar war in the future and make it possi- ble frankly to compare them. He is interested as to the means taken to accomplish this4 He would be happy hin self to serve, or even to take the initiative in it's accomplishment in
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change of views would clear the way at least for conference and make the permanent concerts of the nations a hope of the immediate future, con cert of nations immediately practical ble.
 The President is not proposing peace; he is noe even offering media tion. He is merely proposing tn&, soundings be taken in oroer that We may learn, the neutral nations wit. the belligerents, how near the haven of peace may be for which all man kind longs He believes that the spiI- it in which he speaks and the objects which he seeks will understood Dy all concerned, and he confidently hopes for a response which will bring new light into the affair of the world
 The note to the entente group will be distributed to Great Britain, France Italy. Russia, Japan, Belgium, Monte negro, Portugal, Rumania and Serbia That to the Central Powers will b, distributed to Germany, Austria-Hun gary. Turkey and Bulgaria.
 It is being delivered to all neutral governments for their information.
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OF HOUSE
 SOON TO BE CHOSEN
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Continued From Page One) ing in the committee of the whole makes it possible for members 10 ire quently conceal their votes on very important proposals. l think ii we can remedy this situation and make some changes in the method of report ing bills from committee, an independ- 9nt organization would be worth while"
 The personnel of the coming House still is in doubt Both Speaker Clark md Republican Leader Mann declar- d today that their representative tides would have 21S votes. a majori- v on the speakership.
 We will control the House unless he Democrats buy it, and they are -rying to do that now" Representa- i've Mann said. indicating his belief hat promises of organization favOrs were being held out to independents " the present majority.
 Speaker Clark said the Democrats lready were assured of PIG Democra- ic members and that he is certain NO more will be seated in pending ontcSts.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
ChiLdren,s CQOQIier ROOtS


 LAMBS WOOL SOES The delinquent shipment
  of Men Women Misses and Children priced par,W 35c Misses at andC 25ca
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UY U. S. COTTON FOR
 FRENCH EXPLOSIVES

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 20.--AseutS rom the French government purchas- l 11,00n bales of cotton linCters here
 day, one of fhC largest Inter sales 'er handled in this market accord 'g to exchange officials and declared , be the largest purchased by ally Of 1c foreign governments Op record. he ll.000 bales it was stated, would manufactured into explosives.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21

- "E-Z-SIESTA" FELT Moccasins
 for women. with soft. cushion soles, so Gelightfully restful to the feet, dainty. comfortable, beautiful; colors gray, blue, maroon, oxford and brown; all sizes. per pair Sl.5O. And Q pair of these would be eraciously received by any woman in Bisbcc.
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PRESIDENT WANTS
 TERMS 0F PEACE

Continued From Page One) the world. lie expresses justification in suggesting an immediate opporrun- ity for Comparison of views as to the terms which much precede those ulti- mate arrangements for the peace of the world. which all desire, and in which the neutral nations as well as those at war are ready to play their full responsible part"
 Wars Lack of Goal.
 The objects which the belligerents have in mind, the President pointed out, are virtually the same as stated in general terms to their people and to the world. but yet the concrete ob- jects Of the war have never been definitely stased."
 Never yet" he says, have the authoritative statesmen of their side avowed the precise objects which would, if attained, satisfy them and their people that the war had been fought out The world has been left to conjecture what results, what guar antees. what territorial changes or re- adjustments, what state of military success even would bring the war to an end.
 Peace May Be Near.
 Tt may be-" continued the nOte, that peace is nearer than we know; that the terms which the belligerents on the one side and on the other would deem it necessary to insist upon are not so irreconcilably different"
 There are indications that Presi- dent Wilson began preparation of his note some time ago, probably even be- fore the German proposals came out, and that the offer of the central powers and the succeeding developments made a more favorable opportunity for it's presentation.
 In a war involving so many conflict ing interests not only between the two belligerent groups, but even be- tween nations of the same group, it is realized that much time may be need ed even to bring about the mere pre- liminaries of a conference. It is de- sired, therefore. to clear away as ma ny of those preliminaries as possible so that when solution is near, either by victory or acceptation, moi day of needless slaughter may be necess- ary.
 Ignores Lloyd George
 Just when the note was finished has not been disclosed. but ii is known that it went to the cables yes terday On Monday, the higher off
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eisls of the state department were taken into the Presidents co1dG 5ncc md the text vas sert to the public printer to make copies for tha diplo- matic corps. The fact that the note was completed not later than Monday and its dispatch Tuesday indicate that it was sent regardless of anything that Lloyd George might say.
 It's Effect May Vary
 Officials expect the note to be re ceivei with general favor in Germany. Many believe the real test will come with it's arrival in the entente coun- tries, where many influential persons have sought to prevent any American intervention until the military situa' ton changed. From the fact, howev- CT, the Lloyd-George's reply to. the central powers was milder than gen orally had been expected and still left the way open for further negotiations it is believed that the allies will meet the present in at least a friendly spir- it.
 While German officials thoroughly understand that President Wilson made it clear that he was not in any sense offering. mediation to the warr- ing governments, it was declared that should the negotiations reach that stage, Germany. being anxious to have the peace of Europe restored, willing ly would agree to such procedure. Neither does it make any difference to Germany, it was said, whether the conference is composed of representa- tives of all the belligerents. or just the coalitions.
 German Plan UnfoIded
 So far as Germany is concerned the view held here is that she would be perfectly willing that a committee of three, formed of Q representative of the central powers, representative of the entente and a representative of the United Sates should hold prelimi- nary discussions. The main idea of Germany and her allies is to get each set of belligerents into direct person al communication with the other. The method is considered of secondary importance.
 Expect All To Reply
 The view prevails in German quar- ters that all the belligerents will make some definite statement in reply to the United States. The very phras- eology of the American communica- tion, it is felt, calls for replies far more definite than mere acknowledge ments Of receipt.
 Count von Bernstorff may discuss the situation with Secretary Lansing some time tomOrrOw.
 The notes to the belligerents are
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.AuSE OF EXPLOSION
 AT PITTSBURG UNKNOWN

PITTSBURG, Kas. Dec. I-.-- The
 use of tho coal mine explosion at one City last Wednesday. in which 'enty were killed Was not dctcrmln- l here tonight by coroner's jury Investigating the accidcut One wit ass testified that hc had noticed the rCscncc of gas in lhC mine 9 few 7ys prior to the accident and had so otiiod one of the operators.
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Mems Felt Slippers ,SI.25, SI.75 and ,S2,2

THESE SPLENDID FELT slippers will solve question: of what and bnng and
 ms tired feet and and delight home
 pair uf c Everett tct SippC please him e1ccen qnai aeLibe leather soie, leather heels 5l25 Men
 SESTA Felt Slippers, with Cushion soes $l 7J Mem Cavalier Boots best quality top leather $22
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21

-"SIESTA" Felt Slippers Tor wom- en, with soft Lambs Wool Soles, in pink, old rose, taupe, brown, lavender, blue a-.d wine. trimmed with Ribbon and Silk Pon Pons in harmCniz!ng shades; all sizes - they make for healthful comfort and Q very delightful Christmas gift, per pair S1.25.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21

WOMEN'S FELT Slippers. with flexible leather aoles and leather heels, in black. brown and oxford: fHr trimmed. They make the most comfortable and restiul slipper i'm aginable. all sizes for women at $1.5 a pair. A Christmas Gift that Till be useful and acceptable.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-12-21
Peace May De Near

"Il may be that peace is nearer tha1 We know; tbai Che terms which tn, helligerents on the one side and Or the other would deem it necessary tc insist upon are not so irreconcilable g- some have les-1d tLct Ju itsf-
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NEUTRALS TO SUFFER
 BY BRITISH DECREE
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 given to the suggestion that Brit sh ships will be more heavily armed han the defense guns astern already Hproved by the United States in con 1ection with their status as merchant non.
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ChtLdren,s SiesfQ ,SkippoIs

- REMEMBER THE children with House Slippers, and don't forget that best choosing IS at this store. Children's Sesta Felt Slippers. m gray and pink, Lambs Wool Solcs; szcs 10 I0s for Soc and II Co g's for Si00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06

the damage done to the auto, the police authorities believe the person or persons driving the car must have been hurt when it overturned, as the front of the
 car was badly smashed. The Ladies' Aid society of the Ensley
 Highland Methodist church will conduct
 pastry sale at Simon's grocery store
 today.
 The members of the Junior Missionary
 society of the First Methodist church will
 meet at the church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All children of the church
 have been invited to attend. The merchants of Ensley have offered the following prizes for the opening game:
 Five-dollar hat for player who makes the most runs, donated by Dupuy- Burke Realty Co. One pair tennis shoes for player SCOT ing first run donated by A. Lovett. One pair $S trousers for first home run; one pair solid gold cuff links for player who gets first hit donated by Keller, the Tailor.
 Four-dollar silk shirt for player who is responsible for most number of runs, do- mated by T. G. Mackey. One box of cigars for the player who makes the most hits, donated by Ber-
 ney's Pharmacy Co. One box of cigars for player first steal ing second base, donated by Bessemer Grocery Co. Twenty tickets for player making most
 put-outs, donated by Franklin theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, May 5.-(Specfa1. )-Hun- dreds of Tuscaloosa people hiave begun rehearsing for the pageant which will be produced here during the centennial |celebration. It is estimated that over 600 people will participate. The entire
 Tuscaloosa bar will appear in one episode as the members of the Ala
 bama legislature at the time the In- dians were transported to the western reservations. Appropriate costumes will be used and a very dramatic incident will be staged, when Apotheoholo, who was the chief of the Indian tribes in- time makes a farewell address to the Legislature just before leaving for the west.
 The Warrior Guards, Tuscaloosa $ famous military organization, will also take part in the celebration and will re- enact the scene when their for bears marched. off to war in 1861. It lis planned to carry out all of the scenes of that memorable occasion even to the presentation of flag to the company
 Nearly 75 ardent Hobson supporters from Tuscaloosa left for Gordo, Pick ems county, this afternoon to hear the captain make an address to the voters of the Tenth district.
 The Tuscaloosa News today put in use the first gas used in the city of Tuscaloosa, having connected their linotype macrines with the mains,
 which have just been completed. For
 three years Tuscaloosa has struggled to
 get a gas company organized here, the latest hitch heinz the inability of the
 company to secure pipe on account of
 the war. Today. however, the line was Icompleted and henceforth Tuscaloosa citizens will enjoy gas for both indus trial and domestic purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
ENSLEY TEAMS ID
 OPEN BALL SEASON
Record Breaking Crowd Ex. pected at Opening Game
 of T. c. I. League

A very large crowd is expected to be present at the opening of the T. c. I. Industrial league, which will be held this afternoon between the Ensley team and the strong aggregation of the by product plant A half holiday has been declared, and a record-breaking crowd is expected to be on hand The Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has gone to great deal of expense in re- pairing the grandstand and working over the diamond In connection with the baseball game the Tennessee company's concert band, under the direction of Prof. S. Costa, which is composed of 42 pieces, will render a special musical pro- gramme and a big time in general is planned for the fans. Manager Dick Storm of the Ensley team states that his team is in fine condition, and are out after the pennant. The battery for Ems ley will be Roberts and Reese and for .he by-product team Roberts and Stewart. A pitching battle is expected between the two Roberts boys, as both of them are ranked high among amateur pitchers. These two teams are considered to be among. the best in the league, and a very good game is predicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
Slips Through Patrol

New York; May 5.-Ira Nelson Morris, American minister to Sweden, and his family, arrived here today on the Ber- gensfjord from Norway. The ship brought 1900 bags of mail, more than has arrived from any of the neutral countries for sometime. The mail, the Bergensfjord' s officers say. is from Norway. Germany, Roumania. Bulgaria, Russia and Turkey. The ship eluded the British patrol in the North sea and did not enter Cornwall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
GENERAL NEWS

Funeral services over the remains of George A. Traynor, who died in Chat tanooga Thursday following a short ill- ness, were conducted from the late resi- dence, 1924 Avenue E, yesterday after noon. The Rev. John Milner pastor of the Vivian Presbyterian church. offici- ated. Interment followed at the Oak land cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, two brothers and one sis ter MT. Traynor was we'll known in this city any and has many friends who will regret to learn of his death
 The play 'Titania, Queen of the But terfies, which was presented at the Elks' home last night under the auspices of the members of Purity temple No. ,. Pythian Sisters, was attended by large crowd, and the play proved to be very enjoyable. The play was under the di- rectorship of Miss Lille E. Trowen. who was complimented on the success of the entertainment. The stage was beautifully decorated in ferns and vines, and those taking part in the affair acquitted them selves Splendidly
 John Harris and Walter Burks, two ne- groes, were bound over on SlOOO bond each yesterday morning in the Ensley in- ferior court, by Judge F. 0. Harris, on n charge of highway robbery. The two ne- groes are charged with having held up another negro last Sunday night and re- leaved him of $12.05 in cash and his coat Detectives Granger and Brown were put on the case and the two negroes were later arrested and identified.
 The residence of MT. and Mrs. P. l. Caros, at 2516 Sixteenth street, was badly damaged by fire yesterday morning about l0:40 o'clock. The fire is supposed tc have originated from spark from the chimney and owing to the long, distance the Ensley and Fairview fire departments had to make the fire spread very rapidly and was in a large blaze when the fire department arrived. The roof of the building was burned off and the damage is estimated to be over s2Q0. The los. is covered by insurance. The household effects were saved.
 Another alarm was turned in to the two departments yesterday afternoon abou $50 o'clock from the srestOence or r. M Davis. at 2405 Avenue H. A spark iron the chimney had set the roof on fir, and about s25 damages were done.
 The automobile truck of the Hom Bakery company of Ensley was found turned over in a big ditchin Powderl. yesterday morning and almost complete ly demolished. The auto was stolen some time last night from the bakery. Fron
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
WHAT TO DO WHEN BACKACHE
 COMES ON

Get a box of Foley Kidney Pills and take them as directed. They stop the backache, ease stiff, aching joints and muscles, relieve the congested condi- tion of the kidneys that cause the pain. Frank w. sherman. Lacona, N Y says: T suffered with tired feeling in my back, did not have any ambition. and felt all tired out. I used Foley Kidney Pills and in few days began to feel better, and now have entirely re- covered" Sold everywhere.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06

the crown on the ground that when she was seized at Falmouth the vessel was returning from supplying or attempt ing to supply coal to German cruisers in the Pacific. The Alwina left a Welsh port with coal and went to Teneriffe and after the battle between British and German fleets off the Falkland Is- lands she disposed of her cargo to a British firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
Dublin Almost Normal

London, May 5.-Dublin dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph. dated today. says railway and street car traffic has been resumed to limited extent. The correspondent adds that he fears that the record books of the Four Courts were destroyed during the Hoting have not been realized. Little damage was done to the thousands of historical doe uments, wills and deeds stored in the record office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
Appealed to Irish Troops

London, My 5.--Immediately after the outbreak of the Irish revolution Ger man soldiers in trenches opposite the Irish nationalist leader, from his front put up signs inviting Irishmen to join the Germans, according to news received by John E. Redmond, the Irish nationalist leader, from his brother, Capt. William H. K. Redmond, now al the front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
Rnmhs in Moscow

Berlin, May 5.-(By Wireless. )--Revolu- tionary workmen in Moscow have ex- pioded kerosene and benzine tanks be- longing to the Russian government. ac- cording to reports from Stockholm re- oeived by the Overseas News agency. The reports say that more than 5000 tons of the oils were destroyed in few seconds, the noise of the explosion being heard at a great distance from Moscow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
No Chance for: Annullment

Rome, May 5.--(Via Paris. )-Pope Benedict has ratified the decision of
 the commission of cardinals confirming
 the validity of the marriage of Count
 Boni de Castellane to Anna Gould, now Duchess Talleyrand. The papal ratifi- cation definitely bars annullment of the marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
WATER WAGON INSTALLED

Another water wagon has been put into service to sprinkle the business section of Ensley as a result of the complaint of the merchants and business men. ThS matter was taken up at the regular meet ins of the Ensley club last Tuesday and committee composed of Henry Keller, l. A. Miller and Oscar Berney were appointed to see Commissioner Truss about this matter. With the two street spilnklers going all the time. it is ex- pected they will be able to keep the street wet all the time, and settle the complaint about the dust being so bad in the business section of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
Lithuania Is Suffering

Berne, Switzerland, May 5.-(Via Lon don .)-Dr. Gabriel, chairman of the I.ith- uanian relief committed said today that misery and want were greatly increasing in the districts of Lithuania occupied by the Germans. He added that the Amer ican Rockefeller relief committee has promised help, which he estimated meant provisions worth s1 ,O0000O monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
PAULINE FREDERICK

In the role of passionate gipsyi maid. Pauline Frederick, the Famous Players star, today at the Strand. The picture is 8 film yer sion of the famous play of Israel Zangwill, "The Moment Before Death" and is a rare example of dramatic strength. Pauline Freder- ick is now one of the best known and one of the most popular of the picture stars. As the gipsy girl who lies and murders for love and pays the price for sin. she adds another triumph to her already long list. Thomas Holding, many times her leading man. appears with her in this picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
FRANCIS BUsHMAN.

At the Rialto the great favor ite, Francis Bushman, entertained big crowds with his greatest eff fort, Tn the Moons Ray" The play gives him great opportu- nifty to demonstrate his fitness for characterization of detective parts. As Richard Neal, investigator, he unearths the hidden place of two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
"BopY AND souL.n

BODI AND oOOL.
 At the Trianon for today Flor ence Lockwell will appear in Body and Soul" The story deals with her adventure with profli- gate at time when she had tenn porarily lost her memory. When she tears away from him he brands her as his body and soul. Miss Rockwell plays the part in an &C., ceptable manner and delighted large crowds Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
Vessel Is Discharged

London, May 5.-The prize court to- day ordered the restoration to its own CTS of the Dutch steamer Alwina, con- demnation of which was asked for by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-06
REOOTLIOfTS@ (1 AnD 2SGREBN v
ry ELLIS c. HoLLums

" HE Princess theatre offers Henry King in "The Oath
 of Hate" The play is won derfully conceived and well acted throughout. Sis Hopkins in "Ihe Dump Heiress'' will furnish the comedy.