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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-10-18

single detail Of that amazing spectacle.
But he had no wish to involve the wor-
thy innkeeper1n any needless trouble.
So he started for the stairway.
"We1l, you know where to find me- -
he said. A band was playing outside.
Every moment the strains were grow
ing more distinct. And Mr.. Brown had
hardly disappeared to regions above
when a German corporal led squad
Of eight men bodily into the Lion dor.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-10-18

about the same proportion Of protein
to other nutrients. The following
mixtures are suggested for supple
menting pasture without other rough.
age:
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-10-18

In this lnstallment you get an
unusually vivid picture Of how
the German troops took posses
sion Of Belgium-of her homes
and farms and industries. It is
a picture to make you hate war
and its perpetrators-one to win
your finest sympathy. And the
picture is moving-the plot &C.
ton goes forward with speed.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-10-18

Where the value Of land is so high
that the cost Of pasturing is excessive,
or where the land may be more profit
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-10-18

TO carry COWS over a period of short
pasture without a falling off in milk,
soiling crops are growing in favor. For
this purpose second-growth red clover,
alfalfa, oats, or peas are excellent.
What may be a disadvantage in the
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-10-18
Pounds
Of Grain.

Grain fed to cows on pasture need
not contain the same percentage Of
protein as for winter feeding. Pasture
being an approximately balanced "a
hon, the grain ration should have
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1916-10-18

Cost of pasture per COW per day on
basis of preceding table with pasture
season of $50 days:
Acres Per Value Of Land Per Acre.
Cow. SIS $50 500 $50 $40
Cents Cents Cents Centa Can<s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
BLACKMON DISCOUNTS
RESULTS In MAINE

Admission, September 16.-(Special.) -Con-
gresham Fred l.. Blackmon who has
just returned to this city from Gadsden
where he has been with Captain and Mrs.
Bellinger since his return from washing
ton stated Saturday afternoon that Cal
houn county democrats need not feel dis
turbed over the visit of his opponent,
j. B. Atkinson. the republican nominee,
to this city this week. Mr.. Atkinson is
a we'll known attorney of Clanton but
the democrats have always carried the
Fourth district by an overwhelming ma
jority over the republicans.
Congressman Blackmon states that he
also sees no reason why the democrats
of the country should feel other than
jubilant over the result in Maine. "fhe
republicans have carried Maine for the
past 50 years, with the exception of the
split in the party last year, by majorities
OF 10000 or 10000, and the fact that this
majority was cut down this year to 10000
indicates to. my mind, that President
Wilson will carry Maine in the Novem-
Der election said Mr.. Blackmon.
w. F. Feagin, state superintendent OF
education, has invited Mr.. Blackmon to
deliver a series of addresses in behalf OF
the educational amendment, and Mr..
Blackmon stated Saturday that he will
accept the. invitation if he has chance
to do so. .'Alabama's need for greater
educational advantages is So well known
hardly see what argument could offer
to make this need palmer he said but
I certainly congratulate Bill Feagin on
the excellent work he is doing for Ala
bama in the administration Of the affairs
of his office. You may say for me that
am heartily in favor of the three mill
tax and shall do all within my power. in
quiet way. to advance the cause
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
MAIL OF j. s. NAVY
!. OPENED BY CENSOR
OF GREAT BRITAIN
Letter From Officers in Far
East to Department Tam
pered With En- Route
Through Canada

Washington, September 15.-British
censorship of United States mail has
extended to official letters to the navy
department from the far east. On the
eve of arriyr' Of Great Britain's re-
ply to department protests on
the mai sorship. it was learned to-
day at Nc navy department, that CEN
sors at Vancouver. B. c.. had opened
several letters addressed to the de-
partment from navy officers at Hong
Kong, some of whom have the diplo-
matte status of naval attaches.
Admiral Benson. acting secretary,
said the interference with official mail
had been called to the attention of the
state department in each instance and
protests made to London, The censor
ship, he explained. apparently had not
been general, as many similar letters
had been received unopened and mail
going east had not been disturbed
The postoffice department recently
Cancelled contracts for transportation
of mail to the orient on vessels plying
to British Columbia ports and ships go
Ing direct to Seattle and San Fran
CISCO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
JUDGE EDMONDSCN
DIES SUDDENLY At
HIS HOME IN TROY
Well Known Pike County
Official Succumbs to
Paralysis During Night
While Asleep

Montgomery. September 1s--(Special)
A C. Edmondson. probate Judge of Pike
county. and a warm friend OF Governor
Henderson, was found dead in bed at /
o'clock this morning at his home In Troy.
He had a stroke of paralysis a month
ago and 1t is believed that during last
night he was seized with another stroke,
which caused his death before he could
call for assistance. News of the death
was conveyed to the governor here early
In the day.
Judge Edmondson had served Pike
county almost II years as probate judge
and would have completed his second
term in January. He was g. years of
age and a native of Macon county, but
had resided In Troy many years. For
long time before being elected to office
he was a prosperous merchant. The
funeral took place this afternoon.
1t will be necessary for the governor
to appoint probate Judge to serve until
January. The democratic nominee for
probate judge is John Key. Maj. j. p.
Wood of Troy is running against Mr..
Key as independent candidate for pro-
bate judge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
Lucille Mine Charges
Will Come Before Board

Montgomery. September 1s.-tspe-
cia1.)-A large volume of important
business is billed to be considered by
the state board of convict inspectors
at their regular meeting Tuesday.
1t Is expected that the board will
take official cognizance of the charges
that were preferred against ]. D. Ev-
ans, state warden at Lucille mine, by
the Bib county grand jury. This
will be the first meeting of the board
since a copy of the grand jury re-
port was transmitted to the governor
The executive several days ago direct
ed an investigation and it is said that
data is being assembled gradually in
connection with the probe. The grand
jury charged the warden with cruelty
to the convicts and with receiving
money from conyicts to aid them in
obtaining pardons and paroles. No in
dictment was found against the war
den. The grand jury confined itself
to severe arraignment of the Off
cial,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
.CARRANzA UNABLE
TO TAKE PART IN
BIG CELEBRATION
First Chief iii and Sends the
Secretary of Foreign At
fairs to Take Place Be-
fore the People

Mexico City, September 16-General
Carranza was unable to take part in
the Mexican Independence Day exercises
here today, being confined to his home
with a slight cold. General Candida
Aguilar. minister of foreign affairs, took
General Carranza's place and reviewed
the troops.
The principal meeting of the day was
at the Independence column, where Felix
NJ. Palavicini, minister of public instruc-
ton, was the chief orator.
Militarism was opposed and universal
military training advocated in a Mexican
Independence Day celebration speech
here today by Felix Palavicini. minister
of public instructions. Palavicni spoke
as the unofficial representative of Gem
eral Carranza.
The speaker declared that while 1t was
the intention to establish strong gov
eminent in Mexico it was not into 'ded
that such a government should be Il
trolled by military power alone.
Ell Paso. Tex, September ia military
review in which about 1000 Mexican in
fantrymen and cavalrymen participated;
a bull fight, several band concerts. fire.
works and patriotic exercises today
marked the continuation of the ceiebra-
ton in Juarez Of Mexico's Independence
Day. Throngs of Americans crossed the
Rio Grande to participate. Similar ceie-
brations were held in practically all the
towns of northern Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
SECTION 4

SECIlDN "A.
1-Great British drive continues on
line of western front.
New Greek cabinet formed, which
is friendly to allies.
Transit officers may take action
against union leaders in New
York
Judge Edmondson dies suddenly at
his home in Troy.
Alabama and all other state troops
now in camp will soon go to
border
Mail of United States navy depart
ment opened by Great Britain's
censors.
Claim tax records of Russell are
very irregular.
Bremen Is now expected to arrive
at New London very soon.
Carranza unable to take part In
big celebration.
Mrs. Anna e. Howe, only sister
of President, is dead.
kelly not seeking to inject liquor
question in campaign.
3-A1abamians are found in Georgian
affairs.
5-Dokeys to attend Damon and
Pythias.
Public schools are ready to receive
children for term.
Fever losses snow Dig reduc-
ton.
Many free attractions for Alabama
State Fair.
Former associates present superin-
tendent Barr with testimonial
County committee fails to censure
newspapers.
Annual institute of coal operators
at Empire yesterday.
6-Industy active now in Sheffield
Bench show to be feature OF
fair.
Remarkable gains on stock ex-
change.
Heavy trading in cotton goods
Race for supreme justice is close
in Mississippi
9--News from Bessemer.
News from Ensley.
0--Mak ers of paper are urged to find
remedy.
SECTION r.
High prices in England to be sub
iect of inquiry.
2-3-Sports.
News OF interest to autoists.
avoiding pension mistak es
made in America.
L2-H anderson and Martin will not con-
tinue letters.
SECTION c.,
/, 2, s. 6 and 7-Society.
S-Lady Marys London society.
4-Editorial comment.
S-Sweden, prosperous. forgets bur-
dens of great war.
SECTION d.
Magazine features.
SECTION e.
Comic supplement.
SECTION F.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
FAMOUS FORGER
DIES IN POVERTY
Man Who Stole Millions in Lifetime
Ended Days Free From
Prison .

New York. September 16.-The death
here almost week ago of Charles
Becker, who won International notoriety
as a forger and a penman of skill, be-
came known here today. He died in pow
erty, according to his friends.
Becker once stole 100000 francs. APP
proximately 100000 from the Bank OF
France through his forgeries. and with
confederates was successful in similarly
obtaining enormous sums from banks Iii
Russia. Austria and Turkey.
In the last named country he was ar.
rested. but escaped from prison.
K life sentence behind bars for rails ng
a 81 check to $4,000 was Becker's appar-
ent future fate in California 20 years ago
but his release was brought about by
the American Bankers association
Becker was S years old when he died.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
CLAIM TAX LISTS
OF RUSSELL. ARE
VERY IRREGULAR
Grand Jury Said to Have
Found Many Not Paid
as Shown on the
Books

Montgomery. September 16-(Special)
Startling irregularities in the poll tax
records of Russell county are said to have
been discovered by the grand jury at
Scale during the past week. In an effort
to ascertain whether there has been any
political corruption in connection with
the poll taxes of the county, the inquisi-
tors, it is intimated, made searching
investigation of these affairs. resulting
in astonishing revelations. 1t is said that
quite a number of persons. whose names
appeared on the records as having paid
their poll taxes, when summoned before
the grand jury and sworn, declared that
they had not paid the poll taxes.
The subject doubtless will be discussed
at length in the final report which the
grand jury is expected to make Wednes-
day after an intermittent session since
the middle of August. The irquisitorial
body has recessed until Wednesday and
it is said that practically all the witnesses
have been examined.
News reached here today of the ac-
quittal by jury at Scale Of former
Mayor w. E. Morgan of Girard. who was
tried on a charge of perjury in connec-
ton with the Girard liquor cases. The
verdict was reached this morning. a
remaining cases slated for trial have bee,
passed over until the regular term of the
circuit court. which convenes October 2.
Attorney General w. L. Martin, Solicit
tor Fritz Thompson of the Fourth cir
cult, and Solicitor Hugo l.. Black of JEFF
ferson county. reached here early this
afternoon from Scale, where they have
been engaged since Wednesday in the
prosecutions and the grand jury work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
Union Heads Are Claimed
to Be in Conspiracy to
Aid Strikers
BUSINESS MEN ARE
SAID TO FAVOR PLAN
Injunction viii Possibly Be Asked
Restraining Trades People From
Interfering With Loyal EN-
ployes of New York Lines

New York September 1s.-AIthough
leaders asserted tonight that prepar-
ations were we'll under way for the
threatened strike on Monday of from
10000 to $4,000 workers in trades az
filiated with the carmen who quit
their places September 6. service on
subway, elevated railway and surface
car lines continued today to show i'm
provement, it was announced by the
police.
A report that the Interborough Rapid
Transit company and the New York
Railways company contemplated, legal
action against union leaders in the
even of strike of union workers al
lied with the carmen called forth a
statement tonight by Theodore p.
Shonts. president of both companies.
that 'ff others suffer through sym
pathetic strike 1t is the business of
some people other than the Inter-
borough to take 1t up"
New York. September 1s-While labor
leaders were perfecting plans for a SYM
pathetic walkout by 1000 workers TO
aid the striking street railway men, Of
hcials of the marlborough Rapid Transit
company discussed today the possibility
OF instituting action charging conspiracy
against the union leaders.
Business men and merchants who have
suffered heavily because of the traction
a sail fd ha 81 tt-o
movement to restrain the labor leaders.
James L. Quackenbush. general counsel
for the PETERBOROUGH, said that his assoc
ciates are collecting evidence of the
transactions of the union leaders, and
that when sufficient cumulative evidence
had been secured and conditions so de-
mand, action will be taken"
Mr.. Quackenbush said he was certain
his company could obtain an Injunction
restraining the strikers and their leaders
from interfering with the loyal employees
Of the Interborough in the event such
course is deemed advisable.
THE present intention" said Theodore
P. Shonts, president of the Interborough.
lis not to proceed against the strike Lead
ers on conspiracy charges. which arc
criminal. 1t might be wise to take the
initiative and the legal staff is studying
conditions with view to preparing for
Developments
Asserting that the number of loyal en-
ployes was sufficient to operate subway
and elevated roads, President Shonts to-
day announced he had ordered the dis
missal of 900 strike breakers.
Secretary Wright of tho Ttdorotor
Boatmen's union, which has already taken
strike vote. declared today the contem-
plated walkout would not be taken
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
BREMEN REPORTED SUNK

Norfolk, September 16.-Water front
men here tonight declared that Amer1-
can warships off the Virginia coast and
merchant vessels plying along the Attain.
tic seaboard today picked up radio mes
sages purporting to be passing between
the British cruiser Lancaster and the
French cruiser Condo, in the Atlantic,
detailing British admiralty announce
ment that the German merchant sub
marine Bremen had been destrdoyed In
the English channel on August z Navy
officials tonight refused to discuss the
subject.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
Hughes Off Again Today

Bridgehampton, N. Y. September 16
Charles e. Hughes expects to leave here
for New York tomorrow afternoon. ar
irving there about Z p. m. Contrary to
previous announcements, Mrs. Hughes
will accompany her husband on his COM
ing middle western trip, which starts
at o'clock Monday morning. Mr..
Hughes will not return to Bridgehampton
again, as he is closing his summer homo
here The republican nominee spent the
day going over personal mail and ma
terial for speeches on the coming tour.
His only visitor was Associate Justice
Mahlon Pitney of the United States SUI
preme court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
Alabama and All Other
State Troops NoW in Camp
Will Soon Go to Border
North Carolina Regiments Receive Orders and
War Department Officials Think All Other
Units Will Follow Within Two Weeks Lack of
Funds Only Obstacle in Way

and training before it is discharged and
intends to use the troops in state camps
to relieve those on the border SO that
the latter may return home and be
mustered out of the federal service.
Lack of available funds for trans
portation may alter this policy, though
officials now think it will not. Public
reports indicate that the department
practically has exhausted it's funds and
will face heavy deficit before an
other appropriation can be secured
from Congress to meet the expenses
of the border campaign. If the guard
movements continue it will be neces-
sary to have an emergency bill put
through as soon as Congress meets in
December.
Washington. September 16.-The
North Carolina National Guard was
ordered to the border today.
The guard Is modified at Camp
Glenn, near Morehead City, and COM
prises about 300. including the First,
Second and Third infantry regiments,
two troops of cavalry. one ambulance
company and one field hospital corps
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
GREEK PREMIER IS
NAMED BY KING;
MINISTRY FORMED
1t Is Understood That New
Government Will Be
Friendly to Side of
the Allies

Athens, September 6.-Nikolas Ka1o-
geropoulos has assumed the premier
ship and named ministry at the re-
quest of King Constantine.
The New Greek cabinet headed by
Nikolas Kalogeropoulos assumes power
under the same conditions as sur
rounded that of it's predecessor and as
merely service cabinet.
The new premier, NJ. Kalogeropoulos,
is considered one OF the most clever
lawyers in Greece and has received the
degree of Doctor of Laws from the Uni
versity of Paris. He lived for long
time in France and has close relations
with Great Britain.
M. Kalogeropoulos was minister of
finance for brief time in 1904-05 and
was. minister of the interior in the
Theotokis cabinet of 190S-09
The new premier is friendly to former
premier Venizelos, although he is not
an active partisan OF the Venizelos
policy.
The new cabinet is considered here
to be favorable toward Greece's par
ticipation in the war
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17

Washington, September 16.-Al Ma
tional Guard organizations which have
been held at state mobilization points
since they were mustered into the fed
eral service are scheduled to start for
the Mexican border soon. Officials ques-
toned tonight thought they would
probably go within two weeks.
Exclusive of the North Carolina or
CARNATIONS, ordered to the border to-
day, there are $4,000 guardsmen who
have been held in their state camps
These are scattered throughout Ala
hama, Colorado, Mississippi, Florida.
Georgia, Virginia, West Virginia,
wyoming, Minnesota. Michigan, Dis
trict of Columbia, California, Mary
land, with several small units in 9TH
err states.
Reports to the war department re-
ceived during the last few days show
that these units have been properly
equipped and recruited and are pre-
pared for duty.
Secretary Baker is supervising all
guard movements. He wishes every
guard unit to undergo border service
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
INDICATIONS ARE
BREMEN WILL COME
into NEW LONDON
Officials of Company Own.
ing Undersea Merchant
man There Are Pre-
Pairing for Arrival

New London, Ccnn., September
ia persistent report that the
German submarine merchantman
Bremen, a sister ship of the
Deutschland. would arrive here
within week gained credence to-
night by the arrival in this city
OF Paul G. l.. HilIxen, manager of
the German Ocean Transportation
company, which was organized to
operate the undersea craft.
Mr.. Hilken was accompanied by G.
ing constructed the Deutschland. the
FIRST German submarine freighter to
reach the United States. Mr.. Prusse
was a passenger on the Deutschland
when that vessel arrived at Baltimore
Although neither Mr.. Hilken nor Mr.
Prusse would state definitely tonight
whether the Bremen is on her way here
elaborate preparations have been made
which indicate that the undersea liner
probably is about due.
The North German Lloyd steamer
Willehad, which was brought around
from Boston a few weeks ago, has
been moored near the U. IS. Dolphin
outside of the New London pier, form
ing a berth inside. and today pom
toon of RATS with big board fence
was floated around to the PROV of the
steamer and there moored.
With the pontoont fence in position
a submarine inside would be screened
from. outside view. The board fence
surrounds the warehouses and the of
fee buildings leased by the Eastern
Forwarding company, subsidiary OF
the German Ocean Transportation com.
pany.
About 20 carloads of rubber have
been received here within the last few
weeks and are stored in the ware
houses. The material is encased II
small. boxes marked via San Francisco
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17
ALLIES USED 400 900 MEN
IN ATTACK, BERLIN CLAIMS
Rumdnidns and Russians Are Being
Steadily Pushed Back in Dobrudja
Region-Itdlians Report Gains
ToWdrd Triest-Long Rus
sian Line IndctiDe

London Sept 16Genera Haig commander of the British
forces the Somme 'front.' the capture of additional
prisoners to number Of 7OO making the
Der of captures for the last days than 1000
The continuation battle is reported in the British Of
fetal statement localities south of the Ancre river
The British proceeded methodicay with their attack begun
Friday and the Germans responded with heavy counter at
tacks, both against the British and French
Comparative quiet however regned along the French
ton the Somme 'front.' although the French report
gress north and the capture of trench north
east of Berry.
Berlin admits the loss of the large villages of Courcelette
Martnpuch and Fers but declares that strong British at
tacks against Complies Ineffective 1t is estimated by the
Germans that 20 divisions about 100000 took part in
the Anglo French drive Friday Berlin says the British made
that the French assaults south of the Some
rcru 1cad
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-17

New York September 16.-Luis Ca
brera, minister of finance in the Car
rama cabinet and head Of the Mexican
commission sent to New London. Conn,
to adjust the differences between the
United States and Mexico. spent today
here with his conferees quietly observ-
ing Mexican Independence Day.