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The Huttig news., 1917-06-16
PROPER WAY ID . GAN VEGETABLES
Follow Directions in the Following 1 Article and You Will Have 1 No Trouble.
By Miss Emma Archer, State Home Demonstration Agent, Extension
 Division, University of Arkansas.


 :, Demonstration Agent Extension
 Division, University of Arkansas.
 Sterilize Jars: First, wash your Nrs, lids and rubbers well, and then put them in a pan of water or can ner, and let boil while you prepare the vegetable or fruit to be canned. Directions For Canning String Beans.
 Sterilize jars. Select young and tender beans. String and break them into shor. and even lengths. Wash them, put in flour sack and down into pan of boiling water for eight or ten minutes or until you see them change color. Then take them out and pack them in the sterilized jars. Dissolve salt in the water that has been boiled and pour this brine over the beans. Put on the rubber and screw the lid down until you can lift the jar by it; then place 1t in the canner or deep kettle of hot water which comes within one-half inch of the lid of the jar. Cover closely and start cooking. Do not count time un- til the water gets to boiling; boil three hours, take out and screw top down as tightly as possible.
 If you use kettle or deep pan to place jars in, put in strips of wood nailed together to make a false bot tom, which keeps the jars from hit ting together Remember to have tight fitting lid to the vessel used as a canner.
 Directions For Canning Tomatoes
 For Home Use.
 Sterilize jars. Mix one cup Of sugar and one-half cup of salt well. Select good ripe tomatoes of uniform size and color, immerse in boiling water one minute, or until skin loosens, then put in cold water With sharp knife. pointed at the end, cut out all the hard core, care being taken not to break seed cells, and peel carefully. Cut off little blossom end, and any black or green spots and pack close in jar; mix and put in two level tea spoons of the salt and sugar mixture. Do not use any water in your jars. II the jar is not full if liquid, use some juice from other ripe tomatoes, but if you have packed your tomatoes good in the jar there ought to be plenty or juice.
 Put on the rubber, screw lid down until you can lift the jar by it, place in canner or deep keetle of hot water. letting the water come to within two
The Huttig news., 1917-06-16
Realty Movement.

Any activity In real estate about here?" asked the tourist. "None what ever," answered the disconsolate citi- zen of an Arizona town, except when puff of wind comes along and shifts q little sand"
The Huttig news., 1917-06-16

From the Governor, who was pleased to sign the resolution, down. Mrs Lucas has nothing but kind words for the men of her state. In.
The Huttig news., 1917-06-16
Our Shoes Look Well
and Wear Better

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
SPY BILL NOT
 TO STOP PAPERS
 FROM CRITICISM

Washington, April Reconsideration of the administration espionage bill was fin ished by the Senate judiciary committee, and it probably will be brought on the floor after the passage of the $7,00o,0oo 00O revenue measure.
 The committee modified the provisions construed by many newspapers as con stituting a press censorship, so as to per init full criticism of past events relating to military policy or defense. It retained the section giving the Postmaster General power to close the mails to anarchistic or reasonable publications, and the section giving the President the right to impose an embargo against exports that might get to an enemy through a neutral na- tion.
 The House committee spent several hours today working on the spy bill, and will take it up again tomorrow. It is expected that the aill will be reported in a day or two,
 In reporting the measure to the senate, Senator Overman, acting chairman of the committee, said he proposed to take it up tomorrow for consideration and disposal.
 To the section objected to by the news papers the committee attached proviso that it should not be construed ito limit or restrict. nor shall any regulation here in provided for limit or restrict any dis cussion comment or criticism Of the acts or policies of the government or its rep resentatives or the publication of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

same-proVded that no discussion, com ment or criticism shall convey informa- ton prohibited under the provisions of this section.
 The section defining espionage and it's punishment was changed to make it ap- ply to persons who seek information about national defense matters with intent or knowledge that the information to be ob- tained is to be used to the injury of the foreign nation
 The original language prohibited ef- forts to obtain such information by those not lawfully entitled.
 In relation to the issuance of search warrants the bill makes more strict re- under it's provisions for the purpose ot searching any premises or person to dis cover any property or papers, held, se- cured or used in violation of or in aid of a violation of any law of the United States or of a treaty of the United States or of the rights and obligations of the United States under the law of nations.
 There were minor changes in the lan- guage of other provisions relating to the protection of ships in ports in this coun- try, the issuance of passports, the re- specting of neutrality. the interference the bill remained in principle about as it was drafted at the department of justice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

attack the enemy had brought in IS divisions. According to the declaration ot
 prisoners, they had received the formal
 order to hold, cost what it may the first
 position, which had been reinforced as
 to depth.
 "The losses suffered by the Germans
 were considerable, not only Tn the course
 of the battle, but on the preceding days. On the evening of the attack an enemy division while engaged in going to the relief of the sector of another di-
 vision, lost under the violence of our
 artillery fire the greater part of it's ef- fectives The number of unwounded pris-
 oners taken by us yesterday between Soissons and Rheims has reached total !, of ll,eaa,"
 Belgian communications: There were Ireciprocal bombardments during the course of the day.
 Eastern theatre, April Is: Violent can nonading occurred along the front, espe- cally in the direction of Mayadag, in the valley of the Yardar, Hill 1S4s, near Mona stir and Tsrvena Stena.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
Summary of The News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Angl0-F'rench continue terrific ut- taeks on German lines. German submarine fires Ameri- can war vessel on central At- Iantic coast senate votes as one on issue of federal bonds. Spy hill not to stop papers from criticism.
 Administration wants action on Germans admit greatest battle of war is on.
 New ambassador from Mexico is received in Washington.
 LOCAL NEWS 3-State editors to join bankers i'm food campaign. -Better system in financing good roads, says governor. SlOss ovens on First avenue are t0 he relighted by city consent. Winners are announced in young artists contest. s.StOp grinding grain to make li- quor.- says lieutenant governor. Widows win fight before commits xi0ners.
 John c. Lusk Is made vice presi- dent of Empire Trust company. 7-Thouxands to take part in Liberty day parade. 9-Newx of Bessemer.
 FEATURES. 4-EditoriaI comment. 6-SOciety. S-SpOrts. 11-Mnrkets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

ing any part of the issue. It is likely tho t the first of these conferences will be held within a few days. The term of the bonds, the manner in which they shall be offered whether by public subscrip- tion at par or competitive bidding, or both, the nature of the bonds are many minor details yet remain to be settled.
 Representations made today to the Sec retary were to the effect that the coun- try is in excellent condition to absorb without disturbing normal businss vir- tually the entire amount of the issue. It is unlikely, however, that the full $7, 900, 100000 in bonds and certificates will be issued at one time. A more probable $5. .0O0, ,00O,000 in bonds at one time and the withholding of s2,OoOOOo,OOO in certifl- cates until the money is needed.
 As the $2.000,000,000 in certificates are short-term government notes, there would probably be no disposition on the part of the federal reserve board to regard them as investments of such term as to make them undesirable to banks. Banks lending the government money on these certificates would still be regarded as preserving their resources in liquid condition, under the previous rulings Of the board.
 In the case of the bond issue however, the government is desirous Of reaching the millions of individual investors in the country rather than placing large blocks of the bonds with financial interests. The denominations of the bonds are yet to be determined, but there is strong likeli- hood that they will be issued fn denomi- nations as low s25, so that persons of small means may be permitted to sub- scribe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
Cruiser Birmingham Halts British Steamer
 With Shot Across Bow

Boston, April 1.-The United States cruiser Birmingham reported by radio today that she had halted the British steamship Southdown by a shot across her bow, off Nantucket lightship this morning. The steamer was allowed to proceed after an examination. The mes sage said:
 Fired shots across bow of British mer- chant vessel Southdown, 1925 a. m Later allowed to proceed, two and half mile. east of lightship."
 No further details were given and na- val officers did not seem inclined to at tach much significance to the incident except as it showed the strict watch kept over all shipping in these waters. It was said informally that the probabilities were that the Southdown was flying no flag and showed no other distinguishing marks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

 WANTS ACTION
 ON ARMY BILL

Congress on the administration b with its seective draft provision begun today by President Wilson and Sec rearv Baker take the position that further delay will endanger the plans against Germany
 The President discussed the situation at length with Chair man Dent of the military committee and later called in Mann and nroot the republican leaders of the House. Secretary Baker appeared before the House military committed the second time at night session. Opposition to prncipe particularly among House democrats the cabinet meeting and afterwards indicated that the full influence of the administration the passage of the Arguments of the opponents upon the the should be raised
 
 opportunity quarters p dreg attention 70 the they in the right. (continu Lon Page Tro)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
NEW AMBASSADOR FROM MEXICO IS
 GIVEN RECEPTION
For First Time Since Madero Was Killed Representa- tive From Southern
 Republic Accepted

Washington, April 17.-lg nacio Bonillas, the first Mex ican ambassador to be received by the United States since the overthrow of Madero, present ed autograph letters from Gen eral Carranza to President Will son today and was formally ac- cepted as diplomatic represen- tative of the de facto govern ment. He was accompanied to the White House by Secretary Lansing.
 Especial interest attached to the presentation of the ambassador be- cause of German machinations in Mexico and the uncertainty as to the attitude of the Carranza government toward the war between the United States and Germany. In some quar- ters it had been expected that the situation would be referred to directly in the exchanges between the Presi- dent and his caller, but there were no such references.
 In response to the ambassadors an nouncement that the constitutional order would be restored in his country May l, and expression of hope that. the most cordial relations will continue to exist between our people and our govern ments,' the President said:
 PRESIDENT TALKS
 ""The close neighborhood of the United States and Mexico makes it most desir- two countries relations of friendly trust and confidence. It has been my en- deavor in these years of unrest and strife in Mexico to impress upon the Mexican people that the United States has none but the best interests of Mexico at heart and has no wish more selfish than te see it's people placed In the enjoyment of the blessings of peace, happiness and prosperity by the establishment of a con stitutional and stable government. capa- ble among other things, of affording due protection to American citizens ana prop erty. and of meeting all other interna- tionsl requirements.
 1T take note of your statement that con sttutional order will be re-esta blishec in Mexico on May 1. I shall welcome the day that brings me convincing evidence that constitutional government has beer esta blished in Mexico both willing and able to afford to American citizens and their property the same measure of pro lection and to apply to them the same i'm partial administration of justice that Is afforded and is applied to nationals or the citizens or subjects of other foreign coun- tries. The United States asks no more and can, of course, accept no less.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

The German official statement to- day regarding the western front in full is as follows:
 "One of the greatest battles of the mighty war and, therefore, also in the history of the world, is in progress on the Aisne.
 Since April preparatory fire by the artillery and mine throwers had con tinued uninterruptedly. By this fire, which was unprecedented in duration, volume and intensity. the French endeav- ored to render our positions ripe for as- sault. put our batteries out of action and exhaust our troops.
 Early yesterday morning the French on front 50 kilometres wide launched, with the object of breaking through, a deep column attack from Soupir on the Aisne to Betheny, north of Rheims, with the huge weight of strong infantry forces fed by reserves which had been brought up in the rear.
 During the afternoon the French threw fresh masses into the fray and carried out lateral attacks against our front between the Oisne aIA Conde-Sur- Aisne The artillery fight, which was continued today. leveled the positions and produced wide, deep craters, rendering an obstinate defense no longer possible.
 ''The fighting is no longer against a line but over quite deep and irregular fortified zone. The battle swayed back wards and forwards, around the foremost positions. our object being, even if war material were lost, to spare the lives of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
TEXT OF STATEMENT

ne text or the sta tement reads:
 We enlarged our action today east of Rheims and attacked the German lines between Prunay and the road between St. tilaire and St. Souplet. Notwithstand- ing violent gusts of rain and snow, our troops proved themselves irresistible. They carried on a front of 15 lxilometers. @ 1-3 miles,. despite.vthe resistance Of the en- of Moronvillers.
 Rushing beyond ths position, our troops brilliantly carried on front of Il kiloineters line of heights soidly or ganized from Mont Carnillet as far east as vaudesincourt.
 Further to the east a spirited action enabled us to capture the village of Auberive and a powerfully fortified salient formed by the German line around that village on a front of three kilometers.
 Counter attacks by the enemy in the direction of Mont Carnillet were broken down by our fire. The number of pris- oners taken by us on this part of the front exceeded 2500.
 Between Soissons and Rheims during lle couIse ol tie udy we iSSulilou oul destructive fires against the German or ganizations and reduced isola ted sections where enemy groups still resisted
 About 3.S0 o'clock this afternoon a strong enemy counter attack in the re- zion of Hurtebse farm (west of Craonne) was repulsed. Another violent attempt in the sector of Courcy, occupied by the Russian troops, likewise failed.
 According to latest reports, our troops in the battle of April 16 between Soissons and Rheims, overthrow very important German forces. In expectation of our
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
SENATE VOTES AS
 ONE ON ISSUE OF
 FEDERAL BONDS

Washington, April 17.-The finance bill providing of $7000 securities largest single budget in any nations hstorywas passed unanimously night by the Senate.
 After hours of discussion the which passed by the House last Saturday and which vdes allies of $3 00OOO approved by the Senate with few changes record time The amendments necessate conference the Senate changes cepted by the House.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

In either event the executive branch of the government conducting the war with Germany will, within few hours, have authorization for the great war chest at its disposition. To expedite action the Senate tonight appointed conrerees to act if the House should not, contrary to expectations, accept the Senate changes. Of the S4 senators present today, every one, including those who voted against war, except Senator Lane, who was absent because of illness, recorded them selves in favor of providing the funds to prosecute hostilities. Nearly all of the 12 absentees were i'll.
 That, in the inability of the nation to
 supply men at once Tor the fighting,
 money should be furnished immediately
 to her allies, was the dominant thought expressed during the debate, Few sena-
 tors participated in the discussion which
 was totally void of partisan expression.
 Only two, Senators Borah and Cummins.
 declared opposition to the proposed all
 lies loan. A few favored raising a larger
 proportion by taxation of the present
 generation and less upon bonds.
 AMENDMENTS ADOPTED
 Amendments adopted by the Senate in-
 clude provisions:
 Limiting deposits of proceeds from the
 bonds in banks to the amount subscribed
 by the banks and their depositors; per
 hitting deposit of proceeds in state banks
 and trust companies as well as federal
 reserve banks: providing for exchange by subscribers of the issues authorized for
 bonds subsequently, issued, during the war; at higher interest rates: requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to report expenditures of the bond proceeds De- cember 31, and annually thereafter, and exempting the 5000, ,0O0,000 of treasury m debtedness certificates authorized from all taxation, except estate and inheritance levies.
 By mistake it was fancied that sS sena- tors had voted for the bill. A corrected tally showed the vote to be S4 With the passage of the bill accomplished, treasury department officials turned their atten- ton to the details of policy yet to be set tied in the actual issuance of the bonds. CONFERENCE HELD While the Senate was debating the measure, Secretary McAdoo held an in- formal conference with the members ot the advisory council of the federal re- serve board including J. F. Morgan, who were holding their quarterly meeting here. To the members of the council MT. McAdoo announced his intention of talk ino co,lucii with financiaI axnerts If the country as to the best methods to be fol lowed in the Notation of the issue In 1 their individual capacity the visitors were requested to submit suggestions to the Secretary
 M'ADOOS STATEMENT 1 Later Mir. McAdoo announced that he would invite representatives of the lead l ing bond and investment houses of the
 country to confer with him before offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
Colonel Lee Is Named

Washington, April l7.-Col. R. E. Lee of Burks, Va grandson of the late Gen. Robert E. Lee, was appointed assistant marshal of the parade which will be a feature of the Confederate Veterans re- union here June to 8, by Col. Rob ert N. Harper. chairman of the local com mittee on arrangements. today. Col TIil- lary Herbert. former Secretary of the Navy, was made marshal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

losses upon the enemy and thus decis- ively weaken him. This was achieved, thanks to splendid leadership and the heroic bravery of our troops
 ''The great French attempt to break through yesterday. the object of which was far-reaching, failed. The sanguinary losses of the enemy were very heavy and more than 2l0O prisoners remained in our hands. Where the enemy at few places penetrated into our lines the fight ing still continues and fresh enemy at- tacks are expected.
 Tn the Champagne this morning fight ing between Prunay and Auberive has de- veloped, the battle line thereby extending from the Oisne into the Champagne.
 'The troops look forward with entire confidence to the coming heavy fighting. z
 GERMAN NIGHT REPORT
 Berlin. April 17.--(via London )--The French forces failed with heavy casual ties to break through the German line along the Aisne and did not renew their attack, says the war office. statement issued this evening. On both sides of AuberiVe, Tn champagne, nara nghtlng was in progress throughout Tuesday, says the statement, the text of which follows:
 After failure with heavy losses of the French attempt to break through our lines, they have not renewed their at- tacks on the Aisne.
 Tn Champagne bitter fighting pro- caedad thro,,o ho,,f tho dox on hoth .;<sa of Auberive.
 On the other fronts there is nothing of importance to report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
From SOiSSOnS 10 Rheims Terrific Battle Is Being Fought KalsGr's Army Loses { 1 1000 In
 PriSOnerS---StOrnlS
 Hamper British

London, April 17The British made further advance in the negborhood of Epehy last night according official statement issued by the office Ranstos hamperng operations.
 The British gain effected of the Peronne Camba railroad at point about halfway between St. Quentin and Cambra The statement reads
 In the neghborhood of Epehy captured during the night Le Lobois farm the Lepre Venhue road and gained ground along the spur northeast of Epehy station We took few prisoners The weather continues stormy with high winds and squalls of rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18

New York at 3:30 a. m. on the 17th, enemy submarine was sighted by the U. $. s. Smith, running apparently submerged. Submarine fired a tor pedo at the U s. $. Smith. which missed reh by 20 yards. The wake or the torpedo was plainly seen cross ing the bow. Submarine disappeared.'
 NO FURTHER WORD
 No further word came from the i 4sss saeiinesl ste (Continucd on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
GERMANS ADMIT GREATEST BATTLE
 OF WAR IS ON

Berlin, April 17Va London )-' One of the greatest ties of the mighty and therefore also in world history says the official statement issued today by the German army headquarters staff lis in progress the River Aisne'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
WASHINGTON STATEMENT

Washington, April 17.-Warning of the probable presence of a German submarine off the Atlantic coast was sent broadcast to all ships early today upon receipt at the navy department of a report from the destroyer Smith, on patrol duty. that a torpedo had crossed her bow during the night. Following is the statement issued by 'sIseporsSd from Fire Island hsatship
 val stations ar Boston and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-18
German Submarine Fires on American
 War Vessel on Central Atlantic Coast
United States Destroyer Re ports # Was Attacked 100 Miles South of NeW York.
 Washington Notified

Boston April 17-The brought to the shores of this country today when the United States destroyer Smith reported by radio that enemy submarine had tried unsuccessfuy torpedo her 100 miles south of New York at 33O this morning Additional reports received from the destroyer tonight and forwarded to Washington. Nothing of official nature regarding the additional ports made public here suggestion in shipping circles that the lookout the Smith had perhaps mistaken large fish for torpedo the uncertain light of the early morning with the reply that the Smiths officers stood by their ogi nal statement
 The departments of Reported ghshp New IU Smith U Smith, which plainly Submarine disappeared"
 
 
  Smiths rer into action
  sighting anything