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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
LOCAL FIRM DOING
 PART TO HELP U. s.
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb Co-operat-
 ing in Every Way

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb is doing it's full share in aiding the enlistment cause.
 The positions of all those who rally to the colors will be held open for them during the time they are in the service of their country A first aid corps is being organized among the women em- ployes of the store and home guard com pany is being formed among the men. It is the purpose of this company, com posed of married men, to get the neces- sary training before being called out and then in case the government comes to the point of calling married men, they will offer their services.
 On a certain day which will be an nounced later, Loveman, Joseph & Loeb will give part of the receipts to the Red Cross. Announcement of this fact was made yesterday by Joseph Loveman, himself Spanish war veteran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
LIBERTY DAY" TO BE
 GREAT OCCASION
Stores Will Cooperate by Closing
 During the Parade

Birmingham is planning to make Liberty Day great occasion. The city and the district vii turn out en masse to show the patriotism of the people.
 President Charles r. DeBardeleben, of the Chamber of Commerce, will name a committee tomorrow to represent that or ganization, James Weatherly. president of the Birmingham Civic associa ton, yes- terday appointed Capt. Frank S. White, John E. Shelby and Dr. N. A. Barrett to represent the civic association in plan ming for the affair
 Loveman, Joseph and Loeb have taken the lead in the matter os closing for the parade. It is expected that large num- Der of other firms will do likewise and the Liberty Day parade will be one of the features of preparedness propaganda in the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12

The taking of Monchy le- Preux was aided by a ''tank." The British infantry reached the village late Tues day, but the German machine guns posted there needed special attention before an attack. So digging them selves in, the Tommies watched by their arms throughout the night. Early today the English turned their artillery against suspected machine gun supplements while the tank clrcled the town, scattering terror and death as it went.
 When it had completed it's circuit the infantry sprang forward from their shall low trench and charged in sort of en- circling movement, meeting with little opposition. so well had the artillery and tank" done their work. A number of prisoners were taken, as well as machine guns. The remainder of the garrison fled in the direction of wood whence later in the day, reinforced, they att tempted to counter attack.
 The British have taken a copse three quarters of mile northeast of Monchy, and also shelves on the bank of the soarpe. Roeux on the north bank of this vagabond stream, misnamed river, is now in her hands
 Some of the hottest fighting along the entire battle front is taking place at Vimy, where the Canadians are slowly but surely pressing forward down the eastern slopes, their patrols securing the forests which screen that side of the ridge. All efforts on the part of the Germans to shell them on the crest from out of the woods have failed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Jeffersonian League
 Meets at Pratt City

cratic league was held at Pratt City last night and 49 new members were enrolled, making the membership of this branch leo. The principal address was made, by Capt. J. D. Dickson, who is president of the Central league in Birmingham, His subject was Politics and Patriotism
 A resolution was introduced ana adopt ed condemning the action of the commit tee in charge of the patriotic rally at Capitol park Monday night It was al- legged in tho resolutions that there were no local option speakers and that the lines were also drawn in selecting the orators of the occasion against members of cer- tain religious bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
WILSON HOLDING
 OUT FOR DRAFT
 PLAN FOR ARMY
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permanent basis to peace strength will be continued until Congress acts. The men will be needed even after the war emergency has passed, The war volun- teers are counted on, however, to bring the regiments up to war strength with little delay.
 During the day a committee headed by Jane Addams of Chicago called on Sec retary Baker to discuss the exemption clauses of the administrators army bill providing for the additional forces to be raised by selective draft Men who are affiliated with religious soeetes winch op- pose war would be exempted under the bill. The committee urged that there are individuals unconnected with any such sects whose religious convictions are also against war and that these per- sons should be accorded similar exemp- ton.
 The whole question of religious exemp- tion has been thoroughly discussed be- fore the House committee by Mfr. Baker and there is no indication that the de- partment will recommend any change
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12

Near St. Quentin and eastward into the Champagne violent artillery duels are being fought between the French and the Germans.
 The American flag is to fly immediate lY over the front in France. The La Fayette Flying corps composed mainly of American airmen, is to adopt the Ameri- can uniform and carry the Stars and Stripes during their incursions into enemy territory and in battles in the air with German aviators. There have been several engagements
 between the Russians and the Teutonic allies on the Russian front but no inn portant changes in positions have re- suited.
 The Austrians and Italians on the vest er1 portion of the Austro-Italian theatre are bombarding each other heavily On the Carso plateau, in the east, the Ital-.
 ians have pushed back the Austrians at
 various points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12

Considering that the inquiry and the conclusions cabled by the legation at Paris on the subject of the torpe- doing of the steamer Parana estab- lished the fact that the Parana was proceeding under reduced speed, was illuminated outside and inside, includ- ing the shield with the name Brazil, and considering that the steamer re- ceived no warning to stop, according to unanimous deposition of the crew, and, further, that the steamer was torpedoed and was shelled five times and that the submarine made no at tempt to save life, then, in the pres- ence of such aggravating circum- stances and in accord with the note of February g and the telegram of February IS, sent by the Brazilian government, to the legation at Ber-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Superfluous Hair Now
 Removed Roots and All!
and IDsfantancOus Home Method)

soon co women troubled with super f1uous hair is the new phelactine pro- cess. It is totally unlike the depila- tory, electrical and other methods here tofore employed for the removal of hairy growths. It is the only thing; that enables one 10 remove the hair completely-ro0ts and all--in ones own home, without the assistance of an eX- pert The result cannot be doubted for the user sees the hair roots with her own eyes.
 A stick of phelactine, with easy di- rections, can be had at~any drug store It is entirely harmless Ca child could safely eat it), odoriess and non-irrat- ing. Always sold under money ba ok guarantee. It is instantaneous method, and so thorough that the skin is left perfectly smooth and hairless bearing not the least evidence of its former disfigurement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
WAR
 COUNCIL IS TO MEET
 IN AMERICA SOON
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South Amercan@waters by the American navy, allowing the return of the British and French vessels engaged in that work and the safeguarding by American ships of at least part of the sea lane to Eu- rope Whether the latter will necesstate the actual sending of American warcraft to the other side has not been an- nounced, but if it does arrangements already have been made to offer the port of Brest in France as an American naval base.
 The military participation of the United States also probably will be discussed in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Negro Bishop to Speak

Bishop B. F. Lee, head of the negro Methodist churches in this state will make an addhess at St. Johns Negro Methodist church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. His subject will be Loyalty of Negro Methodists,'' and his address will deal with the present situation confronting the country and the attitude of the ne- gro toward the obligations resting upon him as citizen. The bishop will speak at the church, corner Third avenue and Twenty fifth street, and it is expected that a large crowd will be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Rev. McDougall to Speak

The Rev. William McDougall will deliver an address Sunday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the Jefferson theatre on the subject, Patriotism and Roman Catholic ism" Everyone is invited to attend, and special invitation is extended to women to be present. Music will be furnished by the band of the Junior Order United American Mechanics and the West End male quartet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12

lin, the Brazilian government sewers relations with Germany"
 This morning a special messenger proceeded to Petropolis, the home of the German colony. to present to the German minister, Herr Pauli, a note from the Brazilian government and to hand him his passports. He was also instructed to inform the minister that Brazil had placed at his disposition the steamer Rio Janeiro, which would transport him, the members of the le- gation and the consuls to Germany
 Senor Silvina Gurget de Amaral, in charge of the Brazilian legation at Berlin, has been ordered to return from his post. Switzerland will take over Brazilian interests in Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
SNOW STORM IS IMPEDING DRIVE
 OF HAIG,S FORCE

From Staff Correspondent of the Associated Press British Headquarters in France April 11.-(Via don)-Under the extraordinary weather conditions recorded in France of years the British offensive about rras continues successfully This morning the cavalry went into action and contributed to taking of Monclye Preux and other i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Suits Filed

James B. Dycus as administrator of the estate of Allen H. Dycus, has filed suit in the circiut court against the Ala bama company for s26.0o0. alleging that the intestate died from injuries received while working for the defendant com pany at Searles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
BRAZIL FORMAL Y BREAKS RELATIONS
 WITH WAR LORD

Rio de Janeiro April 1.-The breaking off of diplomatic relations with Germany is officially announced by the Bra zan government in communication to the press combina of given for this action the official explanation a6ioO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
HE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. April 11.-Alabama and Mississippi: Overcast in east and prob ably showers in west portion Thurs day; Friday probably fair and cooler.
 Georgia: Fair and moderate temper ature Thursday and Friday.
 Tennessee: Partly overcast in east and probably showers in west portion Thursday; Friday probably fair and cooler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Closing of Passover

Special services will be held at Temple Emanu-El tonight at o'clock and to- morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. These services will mark the closing of the Passover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Nashville Csmmissioner Resigns

Nashville, Tenn, April 1.-The an- nouncement that Paul w. Treanor. city commissioner of finance, had resigned was made today. The remaining commis- 1ioners elected J. O. Tankard to the va- cancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
URUGUAY NEUTRAL

Montevidso. Uruguay. April 1.-The Uruguayan government today issued decree of neutrality in the war be- tween the United States and Germany. and between Cuba and Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12

broad terms. though 1t Is realized on all sides that this country will not at tempt to send an army to Europe for the present The military situation of this country is, well understood by officials abroad. There is, however, an intense de- sire on the part of the general public in the entente countries to see small division of American troops at the front. The complete reversal of American re- lations to the entente powers through the abandonment of neutrality in favor of war will necesstate an entire read justment of the countrys diplomatic st- uaton. The allied policies of blockade, mails, censorship blacklist and rationing of Holland and Scandinavia, originally ne- eessitated by the exigencies of war and bitterly protested throughout by this country as a neutral. must now be con- sidered by the United States from an en- tirely new angle. While it is obvious that none of the restrictions built up by the allies will be abandoned, it is very doubtful as to how far this country will go in actually cooperating with them.
 ONE GRAVE DILEMMA
 The United States is stated. therefore, to find itself in dilemma between the policies of it's allies. the exigencies of the war and it's own views of international law. The allied governments are under stood to appreciate this situation and to be anxious not to make it more difficult
 As a result, it is probable that the in terdepartmenta board of the departments of state, treasury and justice, will recom- mend to Congress laws which will restate American policy without crippling the machinery already set up by the allies for bringing Germany to terms.
 The situation of the few remaining neutrals is expected also to call for the deepest consideration. at the conferences and it is the hope here that several other nations will definitely range themselves with the allies.
 Neither side. it is said, will miss the opportunity of sounding out the other as
 to the eventual peace terms and the re- construction of the world It is well ap-
 preciated abroad that this country is
 not in perfect sympathy with some of the peace terms of the entente and that it does not look to as compiete a crushing of Germany as some of the entente coun- i tries demand. For that reason the Euro pean delegates will be eager to sound out officials here as far as possible in order to see to what extent they can count on
 complete American support.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m. April II, 1917:
 Highest temperature ............ 77 Lowest temperature ............ 53 Mean temperature ...... @ Normal temperature ........... G2 Excess in temperature since Jan
 uary 1 ................. so Rainfall ........... % Total rainfall since January 1...2S.T1 Excess deficiency in rainfall since
 January 1 ............... 1t.59 Relative humidity : a. m. 47
 2 D. m. ................ 34
 D. m. 49
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-12
WAR BOND MEASURE WILL GO THROUGH IN
 THE HOUSE QUICKLY
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CTS generally are determined that the tax shall not be of class character regard less of the amount. History, they say. shall not designate this as either poor or a rich mans war.
 House financial authorities are carefully considering proposals to raise new reve- nue on increased income and stamp taxes and taxes on excess profits, inheritanccs, distilled liquors, beers, cigars and tobac- co, amusement places, the postal service,
 soft drinks and newspapers, billboard and other advertising. A list of susges- tions submitted to the last Congress by Secretary McAdoo for taxes on interior combustible engines, oleomargarine, re- fined sugar, fermented liquor, candy. g!,i- cose, talking machines and their records,
 copper, pig iron and petroleum, distilled
 spirits and denatured alcohol also is again receiving close scrutiny.
 TO TAX LIQUOR AND BEER Liquors and beers proDably Will be
 taxed millions of dollars and soda toun- tains and other soft drink dispensaries, including the near beer pariors, are virtually certain to be assessed a share Members of the committee are consider
 ing taxing places of amusement, includ- ing moving picture theatres, on the num- Der of tlckels sold
 Proba bly, the most far reaching proposal yet suggested is that the postal charges be raised. It has been proposed that the present 1 cent rate for drop and circular | letters be raised to 11a or cents and the regular 2-cent rate to 3 cents. No tax ] suggested, it is argued in favor of this | proposal, would reach so many persons and be objected to by so few.
 | In connection with this postal plan is another to tax newspapers and period.-
 calls in proportion to the amount of ad-
 vertisiug they carry.
 1 Suggestion that cold storage foods bt 1 taxed heavily also Is receiving much dis cussion. It is argued that this would
 serve to bring in revenue and at the same time discourage the operation of foot spectators.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-27
Resgistrants Answer Questions

The governments book of questions
for the purpose of classifying all reg
istrants, called for some worry and
considerable work. but the work is
progressing satisfactorily. 1t will re-
quire some 16 or Is days to get all the
questionaires mailed. The govern
ment instruction is to answer and re-
turn in seven days. The local exemp-
ton board and city attorneys are CIV
ing their time and.assistance to help
the re~gistrants in preparing their
questionaires.
To allay any loss of sleep Of the
few over-snspicious persons the Press
can state authoritively that the ex-
emption-committee, the advisory COM
mittee and attorney assistants do not
receive any pay TO their work In Hand
county. The same may be said of the
Red Cross and Y. NJ. G. A. workers.
Their work is done. purely through a
sense of duty DO their government.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-27
300 Telegraphers Wanted
For Government Work

Huron, S. D., Dec. i3-in response
to the request that South Dakota
towns help the state to furnish the
government 300 telegraphers for the
signal service corps a school of teleg-
raphy has been organized at Huron
by the Commercial Club. and is now
engaged in preparing a number of
men for good positions in the service
of Uncle Sam. The school is mainly
for men liable under the draft act.
who are ~perfecting themselves in te-
legraphy will be placed in the signal
service when called, but men and wo
men who merely desire to learn te-
legraphy may also enroll.
The nominal sum of s25 tuition Is
charged. and q number already are
well along in the work. AS the school
is we'll equipped and has ample room
handle more, however. 1t has been
determined to extend the time in
which enrolment may be made until
January LIST. Further information
regarding enrolment may be had by
addressing the Huron Telegraphy
School, Huron, S. ID.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-27
UNION CHRISTMAS
ATTRACTS CROWD
Churches and Town Unite in Com.
muBity Observance Of
Christmas Eve

Miller's first community Christmas
Tree happened to occur this year at
the same time a drop Of some 40 to
so degrees In temperature came
bowling along over the prairies, Not
w~ithstanding this latest offensive of
Jack Frost, the united city churches
held a very successful observance. A
large tree erected in the center of
Main street was made attractive by
colored electric lights, but the wealth
er forbade any exercises outdoors ex-
cept a very well executed drill by a
company of Red Cross girls and boy
scouts, in uniform and carrying flags
land carol singers in autos.
The full opera house program was
carried out before an unusually large
audience. 1t consisted of singing,
drills of the children. and a Christmas
play.
The outdoor feature would undoubt-
eddy have been a big thing during any
one OF the good days before
Christmas, but that is the chances to
take in the north climate. The cold
weather should be no bar to young
folks getting out properly clothed, in
a program of activity, but the audi
ence could not stand still very long
an a night like Tuesday evening.
Such an enterprise takes a great
deal of work of those interested, but
a considerable number Of the com
munity's citizens appeared to appreci-
ate it.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-27
Coal Waste is Criminal
Says State Fuel Agent

December 21.-The State Federal
Fuel Administrator calls attention
to the great waste in coal occasion
ed bw ~carelessness of tenants, In the
Office buildings. who throw their
windows wide open when their
rooms get a little warm, and fail to
shut of the radiator.
This action approaches criminal
c~arelessness. when 1t Is known that
there Is not enough coal on hand in
any of u towns to assure a con
slant supply. Coal is just as essen
tiaI to the prosecution of the war as
ammunition. and for us to use up coal
which we can do without is Just as
wrong as to waste the ammunition
which is needed lover there"
If the people of South Dakota are
OF the opinion that this conservation
movement is a fad to be INDUCED i'm
only so far as it does not inconven-
fence one, they had better abandon
that opinion and get another one.
Conservation is to be practicod as
far as may be necessary TO win the
war, and it is going to hurt. In nc
other way can the war be won.
A. B. Catalan,
CO. Fuel Administrator.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-27
preSidenfCOntrOIS
Railroads Dec. %
Secretary McAdOo Placed in Charge Of all Railroads
In United States as Director General
Order In Eject mt Noon

Washington, Dec. 26.-.G Government
possession and operation of the ma
tons rail- Dads for the wal was pro-
claimed by President Wilson tonight,
to become effective at noon Friday,
Dec. IS. William G.. McAdoo. retain
ing his place in the cabinet as sec
rotary OF the treasury is placed i'm
charge as director general of rail
roads.
Every railroad engaged in general
transportation, with its appurtenan-
ces. including steamship lines, is
taken yer and all systems will be
operated as one under the director
general,
In a statement accompanying his
proclamation, the president announc-
ed that as soon as congress reas-
sembles he will recommend legisia-
ton guaranteeing pre- war earnings
and maintenance of railroad prop
critics in good repair.
Government backing will be given
to new issues of railroad securities
that a ready market may be found.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-12-27
CORRESPONDENCE
and EXCHANGES
Personal and News Notes From Over
The County
HOLDEN

The Red Cross meeting which was
set for December 18th and had to be
postponed on account of the cold
weather was held Friday, December
2lst at the home of Mrs. b. %Snodgrass.
Altho there were only a few present
owing to the school programs given
at the various schools, much work
was distributed and the good work is
going on. We understand that this
auxiliary is second i'm the county for
sending in work.
Part OF our teachers are having va
cation this week. Miss Marion Tarle-
ton who is teaching Morning Glory"
school is spending her vacation in
Miller at the home of her parents
Rev. and Mrs. r. Il. carleton. Miss
Ella Jansen, teacher at the Odessa
school, is spending her vacation In
Letcher with her parents.
After six years absence Ambrose
Burlingame is in our midst again.
~ "a hiohc III hOhit III 1didud. s.a
Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Yetter, of Rock
ham, accompanied by Mr.. Yetter's
sister, Miss Edna Yetter, a nurse from
Chicago ate Sunday dinner at the
Croll home.
Word has been received from Mrs.
Dougherty at Port Arthur saying that
they arrived safely and are comfort
ably located.
Misses Ethel Schubring and Muriei
Norris are home from the Normal at
Aberdeen to spend their vacation in
their respective homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Morris are the
proud parents of a baby girl, born 10
them Sunday. December 23rd.
Wayne Wharton is home from the
Huron College for his vacation.