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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
GLITTER MOHAWK
TOWS SCHOONER
TO SAFETY AT SEA

New York. March 16.-After stand
ing by all night near four-masteo
schooner in apparent distress one
mile of Lorg Branch. n. j., the
United States coast guard cutter Mo-
hawk ran a line to the vessel this
morning and towed her out to sea-
where she was able to continue her in
terrupted course. Coast guard men at
Long Branch said the vessel was at
no time aground but had anchored up
on being unable to make headway
against the gale blowing toward
shore.
1t was learned later that the schoon-
er was the James~W. Elwell Of Port
land, Me-, bound from Porto Rier to
New York. In January the vessel
sprang a leak on voyage from Phil
adelphia to Rosario and was obliged
to discharge her cargo at San Juan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17

ful working of the censorship imposed by
General Funston after it was decided to
catch and punish Villa.
While the primary purpose OF tho CEN
sorship ordered was to puzzle the bandit
leader. it Is known that it also was In
the nature of military experiment.
partly to determine the attitude Of the
American newspapers and people toward
such methods. That it met with no OBJ
lection and in many cases was endorsed
by newspapers was a surprise to General
Funston, who had said when he announc.
ed the secrecy plans:
Il suppose they'll howl me into court
for this
1t was generally felt in army circles
that in consuming only a week in prepar-
ing for the search for Villa and at the
same time for the defence of the border,
the southern department had done fast
work. There WIS a shortage Of rolling
stock in many sections: there was no
large force available at any particular
point Supplies had TO be transported and
mounts for the cavalry had to be added.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
SUPREME COURT
Final Adjournment of Mard
Term Reached Thursday Fore
noon, after Session of Nine
Days-One Divorce Given

The March term Of the supreme "
dlclal court was adjourned finally |"
II O'Clock Thursday forenoon after
session of nine days. At the final So
sion Thursday forenoon a hearing W.
held before Associate Justice MadieIA
on a motion to dismiss an appeal neS
the commissioners appointed BY "
judge Of probate in the estate .
Charles H. Gale Of winthrop. ].
Whitney Of Winthrop had . cND
against the estate which was hes"
before the commissioners and auo"~
and from this the executor OF the
tate appealed. Mr.. Whitney throw
counsel moved to dismiss the PRES,
appeal on tho ground that 1t snou"
have been taken to the supreme 'aD,
ciai court instead Of to the suprsD., y,
court of probate. Judge Madfgsh y.
that 1t wasn't question as to whe'A. !,
the appeal should have been taken -.
the supreme judicial court or 70 .
supreme court Of probate and saia :, .
was a matter to be referred back ,
the probate court. L. T. Carieton -,
Winthrop and B. F. Maher OF TINS en- .n.
were attorneys for Mr.. Whitney " ~,
w. NJ. Sanborn Of this city was
counsel for the Gale estate.
The following divorce decree
granted by Judge Madigan at the ". .r
Daisell B. Clark Of Augusta IT,
George L. Clark Of Augusta, aouiI. 80,
The care and custody of the two m'I,
children. Ethel L., and Airline was ~
en- to the libelant with the right ~
father to visit them at all ress'''''
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
ALL VERMONTERS
CALLED HOME TO
HELP CELEBRATE

Montpelier. VT. March 1s.-A call to
Fermonters in other states to come
home for visit this year on the oc-
casion of the 125th anniversary of the
accession Of the Green Mountain State
to the original thirteen was sounded
by Governor Charles w. Gates tonight.
m behalf Of the people of the state
extend most hearty invitation to all
the native born and their children
wherever they may be, to come to us
some time during the year." he an
nounced. The Greater Vermont Asso-
citation IL furthering the movement.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
TWO JACKMAN MEN BOUND
OVER IN LIQUOR CASE
Brought to Augusta by United Stats
Deputy Marshal Harmon

United States Deputy Marshal Eugsn
L. Harmon of Portland arrived in III
city Thursday evening from Jackmss
bringing with him Amidee Rancour
and Thomas Murtha Of that town whoa
he had arrested on the charge Of BE-
ing retail liquor dealers without hav
ing paid the revenue tax. The ms'
were taken to the offlce Of United State
Commissioner Frank G. Farringtn'
where they were arraigned, each q
the same charge. Both waived eYaD,li'
alton and pleaded guilty, and each fur
nished bonds in the sum Of 5000 f'
appearance at the April term Of ths
United States district court at Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17

augury for a peaceful solution Of the
situation with Germany. BY some it is
regarded as the most important de-
velopment toward the continuance Of
good relations between the two coun-
tries that has come about since the pc
riod of strained relations began almost
a year ago.
The passage Of todays Berlin dis
patcees by the German censor IS re-
garded as showing the desire Of the
German foreign Office to prepare the
American people for such a contest in
the Reichstag as was recently seen in
Congress over the armed ship uues-
tion.
1t is believed that the contest will
result in probably harsh attacks upon
the United States and the German
government Atself by the Won Tirpitz
element and for that reason officials
and diplomats reading between the
lines foresee an intention to prepare
the United States for what is expect
ed to develop as q result Of the EN-
peror's decision not to offend this
country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17

ed Captain Deschelles rscaived by wire
less from Algiers the warning: BE care
full. submarine sighted about 100 miles
from Cape De Guarde." He remained on
the bridge all night and posted Is look
outs around the ship.
The captain said he did not personally
see the submarine or the toSpedo but
both were seen by his frst oficer and
number Of passengers. The ship wa
making full speed at the time Ordrs
were Immediately given to steer siszas
course and no further trace Of the sub.
mersible was seen.
II regret to say / did not have any
guns" Captain Deschelles said, and added
that he would make a request that hi.
ship be supplied with guns when he re-
turns to France.
None OF the American passengers saw
the submarine
Captain Deschelles said he had ALREADY
sent a full report Of the incident to the
French government.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
R. l.. MCCORMICK
\ PLEADS. GUILTY
MURDER CHARGE

Cambridge, Mass, March 16.-Rich-
ard L. Mccormick, who was taken in
to custody yesterday after he had ap-
peared at police headquarters and an
nounced that he had killed his mother.
was arraigned in the district court to-
day on a charge Of murder. He plead
ed guilty and was held without bail for
a hearing on March "a. Mccormick
was recently parolled from hospital
for the insane.
The court ordered McCormick's plea
Of guilty erased, and entered plea Of
not guilty in his behalf. The defendant
was without counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
FRENCH STEAMER WITH 29 US.
CITIZENS ON BOARD ATTACKED
BY 4 GERMAN SUBMARINE BOAT
Passengers Said to Have Included American Consul General
Torpedo Missed Ship by about 80 Feet

New York. March 1s.-The French
steamer Patria OF the Fabre Line, carry.
ing among her passengers 2 Americans
including an American consul general
was attacked without warning by a sub.
marine OF the Algerian coast on March
l. Captain Pierre Deschelles announced
today upon the arrival here of the shil
from Mediterranean ports. A torpedo di.
rected at the Patria missed the ship by
about 30 feet.
Olney Arnold Of Providence, R. L.
American consul general at Cairo, Egypt
was passenger on the ship from Naples
to Lisbon. He told Captain Deschellea
that he would forward a full report oi
the attack to the United States govern.
ment. 1t was news. however, to Captain
Deschelles that cable dispatches have
since reported that Mr.. Arnold. who wa.
returning home. died at Lisbon the dag
after his arrival
The night before the submarine appear.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
FRECkLES
March Brings Out UnsishtIy Spots.
How to Remove Easily.

The woman with tender skin dreads
March because 1t Is likely to cover her
face with ugly freckles. No matter how
thick her veil. the sun and winds have q
strong tendency to make her freckle
Fortunately for her peace OF mlnd tne
nrescription, othine-double strength,
makes it possible for even those most sus-
ceptible to freckles to keep their skin
clear and white. No matter how stub
born a case of freckles you have. the
double strength othine should remove
them.
Get an ounce from your druggist and
Danish the freckles. Money back II It
fails.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
SENATE PASSES
POINDEXTER BILL
FOR NAVY YARD

Washington, March 1e.-The Senate to-
day passed Senator Poindexters bill ap-
propriating $2.os5,ooo to equip the Puget
Sound navy yard for construction of bat
tleships. 1t now goes to the House. Sc l.
ator Poindexter explained that Secretary
Daniels had urged the measure beca.se
the Mare Island. Cal. yard, owing to
shallow water, was not available for con.
struction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17

Charles T. Read Of Biddeford. cha.
man of the Democratic State Comm,
tee. and Leon o. Tebbetts OF Wa,s,
Vile. treasurer of the committee we.
in the city Thursday evening In co,
ference with local Democratic pol!t
clans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17

The entertainment which was 10 his
been given by the Riverside Counv,.
ity Club this evening at the Grans,
hall. has been postponed until Mondsy
evening, March 20.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland Me, March lS.-Sailed:
Steamer Carthaginian, Glasgow; Izabran
Utal), Leghorn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-17
AUGUSTA LOCALS

Lee F.. Maddocks left THURSDAY at.
ernoon for Dover for a few -days visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
LARGE GATHERING
 OF FRIENDS AT
 LYON FUNERAL
Beloved Educator Laid to Rest by Side of Wife in Oak Hill
 Cemetery

Funeral services over the remains of Prof A. A. Lyon, principal of the South Highlands school, who ended his life at his late residence. 1O6 Hal stead street, north, Woodlawn, were conducted from the Wocdlawn Presby- terian church yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock The Rev. w. c. Clarke of ficiated. Interment was made by the side of his wife, who died two months ago, in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Lyon is survived by one son, Hugh Lyon; two daughters. Miss Mary Lyon and Miss Elwin Lyon; two brothers, Winter Lyon and James Lyon of Nashville, and one sister, Miss Alkaline Lyon of Nash vile.
 The following were pallbearers: Judge S. D. Murphy, H. F. Burris, c. F. Underwood, Dr. c. A. Brown, R. A. Nunnelley and c. P. Glenn.
 Despite the downpour of rain at the time of the funeral services every pew and aisle in the church were crowded with friends of the former school teacher. A long automobile funeral procession followed the remains of the deceased to their resting place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24

time for qualifying draws to a close, these requests have become more in- sistent, and Judge Allen practically as- sured his friends yesterday that he would make the race.
 At the present time, Borden Burr of Birmingham and ". H. Sanford of Montgomery are the only announced candidates for committeeman. Both of them are said to favor national pro- hibition, and it is considered certain that should Judge Allen announce. one of them would be induced by the pro- hibition leaders to step out of the race. This course has already been deter mined upon, according to information received yesterday.
 The position of national committee man is considered one of the highest honor and importance. Since 1t is the general opinion of the political stu dents that the democrats will have a hard fight to win in the coming cleo tion, especial emphasis is being laid upon this office.
 Judge Allen has been active in the democratic party for many years. and has rendered party service. not only in Alabama, but in other states as we'll Should he decide to offer for commit teeman, he has been assured of strong support all over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
NATIONAL SECRETARY
 GUEST OF LOCAL POST
T. s. Logan of Travellers Association Is Impressed With Commercial
 Activity of City

T. s. Logan, national secretary of the Travellers Protective association. with headquarters in St. Louis, arrived in Birmingham yesterday at noon and is the guest of the local post of the T. P. A. MT. Logan is on his annual visit to the several divisions of the T. P. A. organization, and is on the last lap of that trip. He expects to be in St. Louis Monday next and will leave Birmingham tonight for Gadsden, Anniston and possibly Decatur.
 MT. Logan stated to a reporter for The Herald last night that he was greatly pleased with his trip, which started last October, when he started Pacific coast five weeks and worked on down through the south, passing into Alabama from Florida. He Is just from Mobile and Montgomery. where he says business is in good condition.
 Business conditions generally are far better this year than they were last" said Mir. Logan. "The trouble at pres ent seems to be to get the merchandise to fill orders in hand. In some sections there is small shortage of freight cars, but this has not become serious as yet.
 Business in Birmingham, so far as I have been able to observe, is very good"
 MT. Logan is accompanied on his trip through Alabama by Secretary w. R. Mabry of the Alabama division. Mrs Logan accompanies him on the country wide swing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
DEBATING SOCIETIES
 TO BE ORGANIZED

Assistant Secretary H. R. Howell of the Young Mems Christian association has called meeting for next Saturday night of all those young men who are interested in the formation of a lit erary and debating society. Mr. How ell was responsible for the organiza tion of two such societies during the past two or three years that proved exceedingly helpful to quite large number of young men. Every young man is invited to join; membership in the Y. M c. A. will not be required, nor will there be any expense con nected with it.
 The society will probably meet weekly for the debate of subjects of current interest and for the study and application of parliamentary law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
READY
 FOR EXECUTION
Sam Martin, Negro, to Pay the Extreme Penalty for
 Killing Jim Little

Everything is in readiness for the execution of Sam Martin, a negro, con- victed for killing James Little, negro, on December 25, 1914 He will be hanged in the county Jail yard Friday morning at 10 o'clock, and, according to deputies, the rope has been well stretched and is ready to be attached to the gallows.
 Sam Martin was convicted in the criminal court of Jefferson county on February g. 1915. for murder in the first degree, and was sentenced to death by Judge Fort who presided over the case, on March 20, 1915. Notice of appeal was filed and the sentence supreme court On January IS, 1916, the supreme court affirmed the decis- ion of the criminal court, and Martin was sentenced to be hanged by the neck until dead in the Jefferson county jail on Friday, February 25.
 Martin is alleged to have killed James Little on Christmas night fol- lowing a row between the two negroes earlier in the day. According to the testimony of Ed Garrett, the negro at whose house Little was murdered, Mar
 
 the murder and knocked at the door when the door was opened he shot and killed Little.
 Martin would talk but very little yesterday afternoon when seen by The Age Herald reporter He declared that he was innocent of the crime that the law says he must die for, and that he would hang for crime committed by someone else He stated that he hardly expected the governor to in terfere with his execution, although he had been told that his friends were using every possible persuasion to have his sentence commuted.
 County Solicitor Hugo Black, who prosecuted the case, said yesterday afternoon that he expected the negro to confess to the crime before he went to the gallows Friday morning. He received letter from Martin late yes- terday afternoon requesting him to come to see him on important business and upon complying with the request was asked to give the pistol he Is al- leged to have killed Little With, to his cousin, to whom he said it be- longed.
 The execution will take place in the county jail yard Friday morning at 10 o'clock, and will be witnessed only by newspaper men, deputies and those required by the law to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
JUDGE WILL BEGIN LIVELY CAMPAIGN
 FOR CONGRESS SEAT
Believes Ten Weeks Plenty of Time to Cover Every Precinct in Jeffer-
 son County

The real campaign for Congress from the Ninth district will be launched to- day. Thomas J. Judge, who some weeks ago made his formal announcement, will today actively open the fight. During the next 10 weeks a vigorous campaign is to be conducted by him. and it is probable that the most interesting fight in the state will be waged for this of fee
 MT. Judge stated last night that he had delayed opening the campaign sooner as he believed the people of Jefferson county did not care to have 8 long drawn out contest Since there is but one coun- ty now in the district, it is believed that the time remaining before the election offers ample opportunity for a close can vass of every beat in the district.
 "I will begin tomorrow my campaign for Congress" said MT. Judge last night T have always felt that we had toe long campaigns in Alabama and I be- Heve the best results are obtained by short, but active campaigning I shall make a canvass of every beat in ths county and will probably make some speeches.
 q have made two races in Jefferson county within the past six years and ] know the people of this district inti- mately I expect to go to them in per son and tell them why I think I should be sent to Congress to succeed the in cumbent. A congressman is sent to rep resent the thought of his district and work for their interests and l expect tc tell the people why I think l can rep resent them better than my opponent.
 During the time I was state senator from Jefferson county, I had an oppor- tunity to demonstrate to the people of this district what qualifications l have in the matter of legislation. I am will. ing to stand on the record [ made there and at the same time I shall take occa- sion to point out during the campaign wherein my opponent is not in accord with the people of this district and why he should not be elected.
 '"The democratic precedent that ma [ should be given a second term will not hold in this case, even though there was no ground for opposing the incumbent He was elected from a district which consisted of three counties not now q part of the district, and since only the people of Jefferson county are concerned now, this is in reality a new district.
 MT. Judge is known as an able cam paigner and debater and is very aggres sive in his races. His friends expect him to conduct whirlwind campaign and they are confident that because oi certain very vital matters wherein it IS alleged the present congressman is not in line with the people of his district the candidacy of MT. Judge will receive liberal support
 As state senator from Jefferson coun- ty MT. Judge was very successful il looking after the interests of Birming- ham and the county. Although the state senate is considered a rather precarious place for a man with political aspirations 1t is generally conceded that MT Judg, helped himself in political way by his record in that body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
WARM RECEPTION
 FOR HELEN KELLER
Entertained by Ladies of Sheffield Bomb Suspects
 Are Allowed Bail

Sheffield, February 23 -(special.) )-Hel- en Keller, Alabama's wonderful blind girl, was rendered magnificent recep- ton at the Sheffield hotel this afternoon by the ladies of Sheffield and hundreds met this wonderful girl, who being deaf dumb and blind from infancy, has learned to speak and comprehend what is said and done about her. She was born in Tuscumbia, but has lived the most of her life in the east with her teacher, Miss Macey, and this is her first visit to her old home in years. Tomorrow evening she lectures at the State Normal college and will tell the story of her life.
 Attorneys were in consultation yester- day afternoon and by agreement S. M. Avery and George Avery and Clark were allowed bail In the sum of $500 each. The charges preferred against them are assault with attempt to murder in three cases each. That against the life of MT. Jones constitutes one while the other two are against the lives of Mrs. Jones and their son, George Bliss Jones. The suspects are still confined in default of bond. They will be given preliminary hearing before Squire c. w. LeMay on Friday, March 4. Solicitor Henry D.. Jones will be assisted in the prosecution by Attorney R. T. Simpson of Florence, while the defense will be represented by Attorney Mayhall of Haleyville.
 T have nothing to give out for publi- cation at this time regarding our plans, but as soon as they mature I will make a statement" Such in effect was the statement made today by MT. James Gay lev nf York of bn field Coal and Iron company, who is in Sheffield inspecting the properties of the company and comforting with the local officials D. A. Kerr and MT. Straw bridge. MT. Gayley arrived in Sheffield yesterday afternoon from Birmingham, and will leave Sheffield tonight. There is well defined belief in local circles that within a comparatively short time the Sheffield Steel and Iron company will make considerable Improvements in their properties and put in blast their idle fur naces in Sheffield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-24
l HAVE NOW THROWN MY CRUTCHES ASIDE
 SAYS MRS. BISHOP
Mother of Nine Children Suffered for Twenty
 Two Years

'When a medicine gets you over troubles you've had for 22 years and takes you off of crutches, there's noth- ing in the world too good to say about it, and that's what Tanlac has done for me. and certainly ought to be willing to testify to the truth and let everybody know about it."
 This unusual statement was made by Mrs. N. A. Bishop of Roswell, Ga. who is the mother of nine children, and has a great many friends and ac- quaintances in that section. Mrs. Bishop was talking to MT. R. S. McDer- ment of the G. T. Lyon Drug company of that place, who had heard of this remarkable case and driven five miles out in the country to the Bishop home to investigate the report.
 Yes" continued Mrs. Bishop, I've been cripple with rheumatism for a long time and for three years I've been using crutches and hadn't been able to do anything about the house for a good many years back. That's the plain fact and my folks and all the neighbors know of my helpless condition, and will tell you the same thing any time you ask 'em."
 "I would have severe pains in the hips and small of my back even when l wasn't trying to get about, and be- sides that, was not in a very good general condition. It may have started because I couldn't get about and take exercise, but I lost my appetite and things didn't taste good nor agree with me after I had eaten. I was con- stipated a good deal, too
 q saw where Tanlac was helping a great many people and I thought maybe it would make me feel a little better even if it failed to help my pains; but I am happy to say it has done 100 times more than I expected, for I have laid aside the old crutches and am now actually doing all my house work
 q have taken five bottles and can walk anywhere I want to without crutches and my rheumatic pains have left me. My appetite is good and I can eat anything I want without it's bothering me in the least, and I be- lieve if I continue to take it awhile longer it will make me entirely well for good and all.
 q want everybody to know about this great medicine, for it certainly is wonderful-my case ought to prove that to anybody. I want everybody that has such troubles to get it and stop wasting their money on quack medicines"
 Tanlac is sold in Birmingham ex- clusively by Eugene Jacobs drug store and Patton Pope Drug store; in Ensley by D. W. Morris Drug company, and in Bessemer by the Pegram Patton Drug company: North Birmingham, Walker Drug company, and Pratt City, Gale Drug company.-Adv.