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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

Twenty-four survivors, six of them pas SCI gers, arrived here today on the French steamship venezia of the Fabre line, which rescued them at sea after they had been adrift four days and four nights during which five other men died from exposure Besides these five, two of the crew of the Trevose were killed by an explosion.
 The Trevose, a freighter, five of whose crew reached here on the Venezia, was sunk on March IS, when F days out from Newcastle, Eng, with coal for Alexan- drfa Egypt. George Grey, steward of South Shields, one of the survivors, said the U-boat captain sent torpedo into the Trevose at 10:30 a. m The explosion did not sink the ship Immediately ana the surviving 25 took to the boats Tn which the crew drifted until night, when the Alnwick Castle appeared. They hao been on this vessel only 12. hours when she was torpedoed by an unseen U-boat. The Alnwick Castle was going from Lon don to Capetown. Besides a crew of loo she had five cabin and nine steerage pas sengers.
 The Alnwick Castle was 200 miles at sea when disaster came at 6:30 a. m. One of the women on board was the steward eSs.
 "All of our six boats were launched, reads a statement by Captain Chave of the Alnwick Castle, land the ship sank in 25 minutes. The submarine emerged from the sea among the boats and watched the vessel founder slowly by the head, and then went off after another steamship which we could see about four miles to the east.
 Shortly after we saw this steamer blown up and later we sailed through the debris and wreckage, but saw no sign of her boats"
 This ship seemed to explode like giant firecracker, other witnessed said, and must have been heavily laden with mu- nitions.
 All that day the boats kept together, Captain Chave said, but during the night they became separated. In the boat with the skipper were F of his own crew, six Of the passengers, and five of the Ire vose's crew. Their rations consisted of less than one weeks supply of biscuit, one can of condensed milk and two small breakers of water. Careful disbursement of these supplies were made twice a day.
 Gales disabled the rudder, blew away the sail and mast, both Of which, how ever, were recovered, and by constant labor, shortage of water and lack Of sleep, together with bitterly cold winds, caused some of the men to become de- lirious. Two men died and later three more succumbed whose bodies remained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
TWO MORE SHIPS ARE REPORTED AS
 SUNK BY UBOATS

New York, April S.--The British steam ship Stanley from Newport News. March 7, with a cargo of grain for Cherbourg was sunk by a German submarine with out warning on March 21, and five mem bers of her crew killed. Fifteen survivors of the ship reached here today on the steamship Port Albany. Two other mem bers of the crew. one an American, died Of exposure in open boats.
 Two boats were lowered. The one containing the captain and IS men drifted away from the boat which contained the men picked up by the Port Albany and have not been heard of since.
 The other drifted for 76 hours before being sighted by the Port Albany. This boat had on board Chief Officer Cole, Chief Engineer Jenkins and 15 of the crew. They were all but exhausted from exposure Two of their number, includ-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04


 invoked to fill up the navy's ranks.
 BIDS ARE OPENED
 Bids were opened at the war depart ment today for 16-inch rifles to go in the coast defenses. The Bethlehem Steel company was the only bidder, offering two or four guns complete at $225, 900 each, or without breach mechanism, at s215.0Oo each. These guns are part of the new coast defense programme approved by Congress a year ago.
 In connection with the army plans, it was pointed out today that under the present national defense act the National Guard can be brought to its full war strength by draft. The force has an au- thorized total strength of 440,0O0, and its present strength is about 160,000. Orders to muster out men with dependent fami- lies and those in the government service or at work on government contracts may reduce this number considerably.
 It is not known whether the war de- partment contempiatesS any change in the present status of the guard. These troops would not be available for service in Europe under existing law and in ad- dition, the full number may be required for piece work at home. More than 6O,000 are now so employed.
 In any event, if the guard is to be re- cruited to full strength, it is assumed that provision will be made to prevent a conflict between that service and the new national army to be raised. Probably re- cr,its for the guard would be sought among men excluded from the new serv- ice by age limitation. The new army un- doubtedly will be formed of young men.
 The authorized strength of the regulars is about 300,000 men of all branches. That service, unless a change is made in the law, would be filled up with volunteers, men who wish to engage in soldering as la professional occupation.
 Committees of the Chamber of Com merce of the United States named to cooperate with the defense council, met today to work out with the war depart ment the problem of supplies. Chairmen of IA committees, distributed throughout the countrys military departments, were present. They will return home carrying plans for aiding army district depot quar- termasters in the purchase of equipment and for preventing excess war profits. Bascom Little of Cleveland, general chairman of the committees, announced afterwards that. the committees would be given the widest freedom in the method of their operations
 The council authorized today a general medical board to cooperate With Dr. Franklin Martin, chairman of it's medical committee, in co-ordinating civilian and military medical forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Guarding Against Sedition

New York, April 3.-After the grand jury of the county or New York had passed resolutions today urging immed- fate steps to suppress seditious utterances in public places, the board of aldermen amended the code of ordinances so as to require all assemblies in streets where public discussions are held to display the American flag conspicuously lat all times during the holding of such assemblies" !" Earlier in the day patrolmen arrested two street "orators' who were alleged to have denounced the President for his address before Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
EYES OF FRANCE

Paris. April S-The attention of France is fixed intently on Washington, waiting for vote by Congress on President Will sons recommendation that Congress de- clare that state of war with Germany exists. Among the characteristic news paper comment is that of the Temps, which says:
 Ut is a great date in the history of America, great date in the history of humanity. The decision not to mix in the quarrels of Europe had dominated American policy for more than a century. German violence has been stronger than this win and new ally joins us. De- spite the Monroe doctrine, despite immi- grafton and despite all sorts of ties bind- ing two nations, the aggressive policy Of the Hohenzollerns has forced war on people which was firmly decided to re- main neutral"
 What will Edison do?" What unex- pected discovery will he offer to his country?" are questions that are being asked by the French people in view of the prospect of the United States Joining the entente. The greatest curiosity is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
AFTER UTTER DEFEAT, ON
 THEIR WAY HOME
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NCOntInueu ATOm A-aEc OmcD today when he declared he had changed his views after reading the Presidents address and Senator Lodge sent word he was too busy at the cap itol to appear against him. Later Bann- wart went to the headquarters to urge support of the President. His remarks 8 met no favorable response and he soon departed.
 PILGRIM OF PATRIOTISM
 The Pilgrims of Patriotism cele- brated today with luncheon in local hotel, at which the speakers, including Prof Henry w. Farnam of Yale Rear Admiral Charles H. Stockton and oth- CTS, delivered patriotic addresses.
 During the luncheon Charles Page of Sand Springs, Okla, told of an offer of the Sand Springs hospital to the government for use in war and of plans to build additions to care for 2000 patients. On behalf of the people of Sand Springs he offered also 10 provide a medical staff of not less than l5 members. The announcement of this offer. which was made in a formal let ter to Secretary Baker, was greeted with applause and cheering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

Enlistment by selective conscrip- tion of young men for national army in addition to the regular establish ment and National Guard, in incre- ments of 500,000 until enough have been trained to make certain the de- feat of Germany;
 Organization Of the nations com mercial interests for economical and effective distribution of commodities among the civilian population;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
YOU'RE BILIOUS! CL FAN LIVER AND
 BOWELS TONIGHT. Don't stay headachy, sick or have bad breath and
 sour stomach Wake up feeling fine! Best lax ative for men, women
 and children

EnJoy life. Remove the liver and bowel poison which is keeping your head dizzy, your tongue coated, breath offensive and stomach sour. Don't stay bilious sick. headachy, constI- pated and full of cold. Why don't you get box of Cascarets from the drug store and eat one or two tonight and enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced You will wake up feeling fit and fine Cascarets never gripe or sicken like salts, pills and calomel. They act so gently that you hardly realize you have taken cathartic. Mothers should give cross, sick. bilious or feverish children a whole Cascaret any time they act thoroughly and are harmless. Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

London, April 3-"A second Lincoln, a Lincoln inaugural" In these simple words, says the Morning Star, "our emo- tions find expression, as we read the majestic closing words of President Will sons message. We are not ashamed to say that these words are destined to echo through the ages and to be read by free men with grateful hearts. They fill our eyes with tears of pride and gratitude. Here and now the future of humanity is being shaped and molded for all time.
 Lacking America the allies could and would have won the victory over organ ized evil, but the victory would not have been complete. ** ' Now we know that the worlds freedom is one and that the great peace for which we pray will be established forever more.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Kentuckians IndOrse President

Frankfort, Ky, April 3.-The Kentucky house of representatives today unani- mously adopted resolution applauding President Wilson's position in his ad- dress to Congress, and urging Congress to "act upon his wise suggestions" and pledges to the nation the whole-hearted support of the state and it's people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Presidents Daughter Busy

Washington. April s.-Miss Margaret Wilson, the Presidents oldest daughter, left today for New York to prepare for series of concerts in the south, the proceeds of which will be given to the American Red Cross for relief work in the United States army and navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
President Is Thanked

Hartford, Conn.,, April 3.-Resolutions expressing the thanks of Connecticut to President Wilson for the splendid mes sage" delivered by him to Congress last night on the international situation, and pledging him full support, were adopted in both branches of the general assembly today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
To Have Recruiting Day

Columbia. S. C., April 3.-Gov. Richard I. Manning today issued proclamation designating Wednesday, April Il, as naval recruiting day. for South Caro- lima. He called on citizens to respond to the Presidents request for 3S,500 men of which this states quota is 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

question how much time shall be devoted to speech making
 President Wilson and his cabinet went the plans at
 wohour session and previously the national defense council with advisory commission and several subsidiary organizations developed policies and details of momentous con- sequence nation Meanwhile the and navy depart going ahead with immediate preparations for defense
 Already navy has taken steps insure cooperation be- tween the American fleet and those of the allies be- effective upon the formal entry of the United States into The important plans under preparation by the administration include:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Minnesota Behind Wilson

St. Paul, Minn., April 3.-The Minnesota senate and house today adopted reso- lution pledging support to President Will son and Congress and calling upon the states representatives and senators to sustain the President in his request that a state of war with Germany be declared to exist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

in the boat because the survivors were too weak to throw them overheard. The hands and feet of the men were swollen to twice their normal size, Captain Chave said.
 At D. m. on March 23 the Venezia hove into view. The men in the lifeboat were too exhausted to aid in their own res- cue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
PREMIER TO COMMENT

London, April 2.-It is understood that Premier Lloyd George proposes to attend the session of the House of Commons to- morrow for the purpose of making reference to the entry of the United States into the war. if todays congress sional debate justifies such action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 3.-Alabama, Missis- sippi: Partly overcast Wednesday, prob- ably followed by showers and thunder storms at night; Thursday, fair and cooler.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday; Thursday, probably local showers.
 Tennessee: Overcast Wednesday, prob- ably followed by showers at night; Thursday, probably fair and cooler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

Rapid provision of adequate means of combating the submarine menace;
 The raising of very large sum of money, as much as possible to be ordered by taxation, and the definite amount of the first budget not to be fixed until the exact needs of the army and navy and of the entente allies are ascertained;
 Purchase of supplies and equipment of all kinds for the army under a provision of law which allows the Sec retary of war to fix a reasonable price," and
 Division of the young men of the country into service classes, those needed more in industries than in the army or navy to receive insignia showing they are performing duty equivalent to fighting.
 Most of these plans will require the authorization of Congress, but from opin- ions expressed at the capitol it is be- lieved that once the war resolution is adopted further legislation to empower the executive branch to go full speed ahead will follow quickly. There is every indication that the nation, through it's representatives, will follow out Presi- dent Wilson's words to Congress and ex- ert all it's power and employ all its re- sources to bring the government of the German empire to terms and end the war
 The council of national defense, com posed of Secretaries Baker, Lane, Daniels, Wilson, Houston and Redfield, following a conference with it's advisory commits sion, decided to name soon commercial economy board to organize the commer- citl interests of the nation to effect dis tributon of all necessary commodities among the people generally. It's aim will be to cope with problems of war time q ictI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

York including and one baby are missing steamships the Tose warning by ewereno Americ son vessel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04

ing the American, died and more would have soon perished, officers said, had their rescue been longer delayed. The officers said they could not recall the name of the American. His home was in Newport News.
 The Stanley was 3SO feet long and owned by the Pymean Steamship company of West Hartlepool
 New York, April 3.-The British steam ship Cannzaro from New York for Hull England, has been sunk, according to word received here today by her agents The crew, numbering about 4G, was iand- ed at Falmouth. No details of the sink ing were received It is understood the crew contains no Americans. The sink ing occurred about March 2S, and pre- in the German submarine zone.
 The Cannizaro, of 6133 tons gross, was built at Newcastle in 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
WAR PLANS BEING RUSHED FOR WARD BY DEPAR TMENTS
 PENDING CONGRESS- ACTION
President Wilson and His Cabinet Hold TWo- Hour Session and Discuss Means
 of Pldcing Nation In Fighting Shape

 nonawa acionb later the Senate by Senator LaFo1ee objection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
no PEOPLE ARE
 YET MISSING
 FROM TWO SHIPS

This is Number Thought to Have Been Lost When Anwick Castle and Trevose Are Sent to the Bottom by German Submarine-Surviv-
 ors Tell of Great Suffering Following
 Being Set Adrift in Small Boats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
ECONOMY BOARD

The council, all of whose members later attended the cabinet meeting decided to confer every day this week with the pos sible exception of tomorrow. It's activi- ties, which have to be approved by the reach into every problem to make the United States most effective in it's con- duct of war.
 Tentative ways in which the great sums of money needed by the government may be raised are in course of preparation and were gone over thoroughly in the cabinet meeting. The revenue making power, however, lies entirely with Con- gress, and the executive can only ad- wise.
 PLAN TO RAISE MONEY
 In line with the Presidents suggestion to Congress in his address that the present generation beaf as much of the financial burden as possible, the ways of providing money under considerat ton today included increasing the excess prof it's tax lowering the minimum for eX- emptions and increasing the super tax under the income tax law, increasing in- ternal revenue taxes on some articles and placing stamp taxes on some articles not now included. The general idea is to place taxa tion most heavily on those best able to pay.
 It is realized, however, that some of the necessary funds will have to be raised by bond issues in the form of popular subscription lands. It was intimated by one cabinet mem- Der that $10,OO0, 100000 in small interest loans can be raised quickly in the United States.
 Opposition has developed to the guaran- teeing of foreign bond issues. But it ap- peared probable that the United States, having raised money in this country
 would purchase the bonds of one or more 1 of the entente allies at low rates of interest and in that way furnish them
 with ample capital with which to further l their own war plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
Press of Allied Nations Rej0ices 0tAmericd's M0De
 In Entering Great War
SECOND LINCOLN

l being manifested in possible new war in yentions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-04
WAR DEPARTMENT WORKING ON PLAN
 TO RAISE ARMY OF
 POSSIBLY MILLION
BIDS ARE OPENED
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ly, the universal service system may b. invoked to fill up the navy's ranks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08
ROAD ENGINEERS
HOLD A SESSION
County superintendent Of Highway
Have District Conference with
H. Z. Surman, Moline.
VISIT THE COLoNA BRIDGE
Topics Of Interest are Discussed By
II. T. bigger. Earl Searcy and
Harley u. Butt.

County superintendent Of highway
for nine counties held a conference
here yesterday with H T. Surm8a.
Moline division engineer in charge
Of state aid Improvement in this part
OF the state Fourteen counties are
included in this district bat only half
Of the officials were able fo>be IN at
tendance.
In the morning a brief session was
held at the Hotel Harms in this city.
followed by an auto trip 10 see thu
progress which has been made on The
$50 600 Colona bridge
After their return in the after
noon an informal discussion was held
at Mr. Surman's Office ia Moline H. F.
BlLsers engineer for the state highway
commission. Earl 3. Searcy, editor Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08

.IIlinois Highways. and Harley AZ.
Butt. GaIesburg. secretary OF the DIS
trtct association, were the principal
speakers
Those in attendance we're. v. r. A..
Marshall. Henderson. j. H Reed.
Henry, n n Butt. Knox. L. s..
Neighbour. Lee: J. 6. Russell. Mercer
Alex Anderson. Ogle. W NJ. Slater
stark: Y ~ Taegert. Whitesidei Va
lace Treichler, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08
SCHOOL ELECTION
COMESONJUNE rs
Terms Of Once of Tive Directors.
d. Helch and w. II. Thoms.
Expire This Year.

Election OF two members of the
Rock Island board Of education wan
be held on TUESDAY June 2s. The
special charter under which the l5-
cal school district operates proudiae
that the balloting be on The last Tues
day ia the month
The terms Of Office Of A. u. Welaa
and ". H Thoms expire. II is Yn.
derstood that they VIII be candidate
for reelection. It Is entirely areb-
able that provisions will be made nav-
week Tor the election Three pelIfn,
places, one in the west end. one Il
the central district and one ii ~
east end OF the city viii be named 81
the municipal commission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08

Julius, three-year-oId son Of Mr and
2Irs. CyrieI PauweIs, 102 Ninth street
died Al 1890 yesterday afternoon after
an illness Of eight days. He was born
March 21 1914. in Davenport Besides
his parents he leaves a brother John
Peter. and two sisters, Cyrielis and
Antonio Josephine Funeral services
win be conducted at 9 O'Clock tomor-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08

FRANK Johnson.

Mrs. Caroline Johnson. 1f4I Thirty
dfth street, has received word of the
death Of her son. who passed away IN
New Mexico. It is understood that
Mr.. johnson died as the results OF in5ur-
les sustained when he was kicked in
the stomach bya horse. Mr.. Johnson was
35 years OF age and had lived in Rock
Island for number Of years. The re-
mains were inferred in New Mexico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08
GIRLS SHOES

Girls $3.50 1szn metal ar patent
lea tfaeF shoes special ar . g. 81
Girls $500 EIsn metal or patent
Gather shoes special at ~ 81 q.
Girls 81 90 patent leather or gan
metal slippers special at 81 IS
Girls $500 white canvas slip
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Girls S2.so white canvaa shoes,
special at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08
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Ladies $500 gun metal shoes
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ladies $300 white canvas shoes.
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special at Observation-Disclosures. 81 y
Laadies' $3.50 kid or patent leather
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Ladies 1890 patent leather or glr
metal slippers. special
ct .-.-,.-.-.- s. as
Ladies' S4.e0 kid puE1ps special
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08

Potatoes, 1oBr. eggs. butter and
lard prices subject 10 change with
cut notice.