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The Washington herald., 1917-10-20
I.diet Twenty in Election Cases.

New York. Oct. 1e.-Tventy more
indictments among election oricers
were returned by the grand jury here
today. This makes a total Of sixty
six indictmsnts since the investiga-
ton into supposed frauds In the re-
cent primaries started.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-20
ANTILLES STRUCK ABREAST
SINKS WITHIN FIVE MINUTES:
/. OFFICERS REPOR TED MISSING

American soldiers and sailors lost their lives when Wednesday,
submarine topedod the Army Antilles
Deparhn tromV last night.
UNITED
The Antilles orpedoed while returning this
neither which
submarine va sighted
had chance
a in
aboard her, and there little o o h
THREE NAVY OFFICERS AMONG
@%e s7 saved reported have been 6h from
-four The rest dhe d
Officer, the ships with the following WALKER third
OROURKE
elO
~ class of kin HmsM NJ Kmzeyfa Water Valley Miss
wv HUNT GosM D No. Boz
Of R. New Orleans
HF WATSON of Mrs. HmoheR
The Washington herald., 1917-10-20
AWAIT NEWS FROM FRANCE.

AWA11 NEWS FKUM FKANCE.
There about thyhee of the army enlisted personnel
board of whom saved The the missing
the army enlisted personnel and merchant crew of the ship
be until the role France of those board has
been consulted As the department is in receipt of further
details the casualties they will be made public immediately
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels tonight authorized following
statement
TEXT OF STATEMENT.
The department is in receipt of dispatch from Vice Admiral
Sims which that the S. S. Antilles army transport was
topedoed on October while returning this country from for
service This vessel under convoy of American patrol vessels
at the time.
The torpedo which struck the Antilles een nor was
the submarine which fired The torpedo hit the
bukhead and the ship sank within FIVE One hundred
and sxseven of about hundred and hyseven
The Washington herald., 1917-10-20

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
.L|FE'S ROMANCE IS
 THEME IF SERMON
Dr. H. M. Edm0nds Delivers Splendid Sermon Yester-
 day on the Ages of Life

Life itself is a great adventure; all phases of life has its romance could we but see.' said pr. H. M Ed monds in his wonderfully inspiring sermon at the Temple yesterday. Talk ing up St. Paups utterance in the sec ond verse of the last chapter, Timo- thy as his text. T have fought good fight; have finished the course" He held up the various ages of mans life how there can be romance and beauty i'l each life all the way upon the pill grimage.
 "Childhood is the golden age of all said Dr. Edmonds. Youth and love and marriage is rare and beautiful romance. Labor also holds it's romance amidst the drudgery and toll of the workday life; there's a dignity and certain joy in the work.
 Services that placed us in the com pany of the really great ones has it's romance. All great souls have known service and through this great refiner have frequently attained greatness.
 "Old age has it's romance. It need not be ugly or sad. Old age has the advantage of much wisdom. of seeing things clearly, of having sifted out the worthwhile from the dross and while waiting quietly for the sunset old age lives again through youth and love in hallowed memories.
 Death is not without romance; for with it all, lifes problems have been solved and all questions answered when our task is done and we lay down to sleep in confidence that we shall awake in our Fathers house."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
RESOLUTION WILL
 ASK ENDORSEMENT HEALTH COMMITTEE

Authoritative announcement that g. motion would be introduced at the weekly meeting of the Jefferson County Medical society to indorse the action of the committee of health and to empower it to handle all future con alterations dealing with the public health, was made last night
 Inasmuch as the meeting was hope lessly divided at the last session, and it was evident that the society did not feel that the committee of health rep resented the majority of the member ship, it is believed that this action will lead to a fight tonight.
 According to the plans of those who will introduce the motion, the society shall turn over to the committee of health all matters that arise in the fu- ture and the society shall devote itself entirely to the discussion of scientific matters relating to the practice of pedicine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
AUSTRIAN STEAMER WRECKED BY CREW
 AT PENSACOLA PORT
Engine Room Equipment Is Broken. Would Take Three Months
 To Repair It

Pensacola, Fla, February 4.-Warrants charging a conspiracy to destroy a vessel in American waters and violation of inn migration laws were sworn out here to- day against Captain Ivancich and nine members of the crew of the Austrian steamer Lucia, which has been tied up here since the war began. The charges were made by Bruce Weeks. collector of customs. who after an investigation de- clared that engine room equipment of the steamer, including valves and pipes had been broken and damaged to such an ex- tent that they could not be repaired with in less than three months. The Lucia is vessel of 53S6 tons
 MT. Weeks said the warrants woull be served some time tonight and the men given n hearing Monday before United States commissioner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
NOTABLE ADDRESS | BY JUDGE FE|DELS0N
Celebration of B'Nai B'Rith at Temple Emanu-El an
 Inspiring Affair

Judge Charles N Ffedelson of Sa- ing address at the celebration of B'Nai B'Rith day held last night at the Tenn pie Emanu-El. Notwithstanding the unusually severe weather, a large crowd was in attendance and the ex- ceIlent programme was carried out as arranged Judge Feidelson is an ora tor above the average; a student of social welfare with a love of humanity in his heart He has devoted his best endeavors to the uplift movement and as judge of the juvenile court of Sa- vannah, attracted wide notice by his methods in dealing with the delinquent dependent and neglected children Of that city. His methods are those ot sympathy and love.
 In his address last night his theme was, "Our Spiritual Famine and ir
 the most earnest way he urged bet ter cultivation of the spiritual side ol our nature and better realization o1 the God given plan of unselfish serv- ices to all mankind.
 Isadore Shapiro was chairman of the meeting and introduced the several speakers and those taking part in tho programme. Lee Oberdorfer briefly ex- plained the purposes of B'Nai B'Riti day and outlined plan of propaganda work in securing new members At tractiye feature of the programme was the violin solo by Miss Rose Fabiar
 and the organ prelude by Miss Jeai | Adler,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
PETROGRAD STATEMENT

Petrograd, February 4.-(Via Lon don )--( British Admiralty Per Wire less Press, )-Determine efforts were
 made by the Germans yesterday to
 storm Russian defenses in the north
 near the Riga river Today's official report says that notwithstanding re- peated attacks. these efforts failed Following is the announcements
 Russo -Galician front After a y;o. lent artilley bombardment of our trenches before daybreak, the Ger
 mans attacked along the eastern bor- der of Tirul swamp. but were dis. persed At about ' o'clock in the morn
 ing. after further artillery prepara-
 tions. the Germans resumed the or. fensive. They were again dispersed The Germans made several furthe, attempts against our positions be.
 tween the Tirul swamp and the River Aa, but their attacks were frustrated promptly by our fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
PLATE GLASS WINDOWS SMASHED BY THE WIND
Many Street Lights Put Out of Com mission Late Yesterday by
 Windst0ri

The high wind late yesterday afternoon and early last night demolished many
 windows and plate glasses and did con-
 siderable damage to property in small
 way The police department was kept
 busy last night notifying owners of the damage to their stores.
 Tn addition to the breaking of windows
 the street department was kept busy re- pairing street lights. The thin mazda
 lamps were easily crushed no less than 50 having been destroyed.
 The big electric sign of Dewberry & Montgomery compahy, 2014 Second avenue north. was blown down about 8 o'clock and demolished. Several people were walking along the sidewalk at the time the sign was blown down. but none was injured.
 The great velocity of the wind is Illus trated by the fact that a telephone pole at Fifth avenue and Thirtieth street was blown down. A number of electric wires were broken and service to East Birming-
 ham was interrupted for a short time
 Numerous windows and plate gl4sses
 were broken in allfparte Of the city. z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
BRITISH CAPTURE GERMAN TRENCHES
 0N ANCRE RIVER
Berlin Report Admits Local Defeat on Line in This SectOr-Russians
 Repulsed

Berlin. February 4.-(Via Sayville.) At midnight last night the British at- tackled the German positions north of the Ancre river on the French front. Today's official report says they suc- ceeded in entering advanced trenches near the bank of the river. Attacks north of Beaucourt failed.
 The announcement follows:
 Army group of Crown Prince Rup- precht: Although the weather was cold and conditions bad for making observa- tions, from Serre as far as St. Pierre vast wood the artillery was livelier than on the preceding day. North of the An ere, the British, after a drum fire. at- tackled our positions at about midnight. Although north of Beaucourt the attacks failed. near the bank of the river a. de- tachment succeeded in penetrating one of our most advanced trenches.
 Army group of the German crown prince: Northeast of Pont-a t-a-Mousson and north of St. Mihiel, we made successful reconnotering advances,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
ARMY CAPTAIN HERE
 OUTLINES POSSIBLE
 PLANS IF WAR COMES
tcontinued From Page Five,

not think that it is probable that the United States will send it's forces to France to fight against Germany. Its position will be like that of Japan wait until Germany comes to this coun- try to do fighting. It is possible, of course. that the United States will train a million or more of volunteers and train them for future service. But it would be folly for the United States now to send green, untrained men to Europe to fight against the veterans of the German army. It would be suicidal.
 Perhaps the first step that would be taken would be to recruit the state militias and the regular army up to full force. These men would be sta tioned where they could be available for action. Perhaps call would be issued for 500.000 or 100000 volun- teers. These men would go in train ing camps While do not believe that it would be the desire of the United States armies to go abroad to fight, it is possible. should their services be needed to fight the Germans, that they would be sent to European battle fronts But this would be after they had been trained. Sending men to Eu- rope would not be an immediate event. Perhaps, as new soldiers would re- lieve the regulars, they might be sent to the theatre of war.
 NAVY WOULD BE BUSY
 "The navy will see most service It must protect American shipping, the transportation of munitions and sup pl,es. and must fight the submarine, whose ruthless warfare has brought about the break in diplomatic rela : tions. While the German fleet is bottled up by the great English and French fleets. the United States navy would see service. The principal duty would be to protect the seacoasts of the United States.
 clared by the United States, will be de- fensive; the navy will protect the sea boards and cope with the submarines; the scope will not extend from the United States until the volunteers, if called for service abroad. are sea soned and trained" q
 The announcement that the United States had broken off relations with Germany resulted in a wave of pa- triotism at the Birmingham recruiting headquarters yesterday About 20 men applied for the examinations and seven were accepted. During January the Alabama recruiting stations accepted 90 for service in the regular army.
 According to the announced army programme. the state of Alabama Is to furnish 213S men annually for the regular army. This has not been done hut Alabama's percentage Is generally higher than other states. Accordfns g to Captain Hutchinson only 46 per cent of Alabama's men are really subject to recruiting, inasmuch as 37 per cent are colored and IT per cent are illit- crate.
 The record of Alabama for January was considered to be very good. he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
UNITED STATES QUICKLY
 BEGINS ALL PRECAUTIONS

are under contract, in case of emer- gency.
 Early this week the Senate is expected to act on measures prepared by the de- partment of justice and pending in com mittee for several months to cover un- neutral acts committed within the United States, and for punishment of which no laws have existed.
 The treasury building in Washington and it's branches, hints and assay of fees in other cities will be guarded by increased squads of armed men. The White House grounds have been closed to visitors and extra police stationed at all gates. Admission to the state. war and navy building, where thousands of important documents and records are kept, is now by official pass only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
RUSSIANS REFUSED

Berlin, February 4.-Cvia Sayville. ) The repulse of several Russian attacks near the river Aa, on the northern end of the Russo Galician front. is reported in today's statement from army head quarters. No changes of importance in the Rumanian front are reported.
 Eastern war theatre: Prince Leopold s front: In engagements which developed before noon on the Aa, notwithstanding severe cold, several Russian attacks were repused
 'Archduke Joseph's front and Field Marshal Mackensen's army group: Ruma- nian war theatre: The situation is un- changed
 Macedonian front: On Lake Doiran there was nothing of importance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
Aid to Deaf Mutes

From the Poular Science Monthly.
 An invention that makes it possible for deaf mutes to talk Cor quarreD right on after the lights are out has been placed on the market It consists of tiny elec- tric light bulbs fitted into small rings which fit over the fingers of the deaf mute and enable him to talk in the dark. small battery fits across the palm of the hand and is operated by means of a push button switch convenient to the thum The connections extending from the finger tips to the battery are fIex- ible so that the fingers may bend easily to conceal the lights not in use and to reveal them as desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
< Edward Hitler

Funeral services over the remains of Edward Hitler, who died Saturday. will be conducted from the residence, 22a1 Highland avenue. this morning at 1030 O. clock. Interment will follow in Elm wood cemetery The following will act as pallbearers: Active: Dr, Louis Schu- elhoefer, Moxie Fies, Beattie Ingles. Jo- seph Loveman, Godfrey Goldman. w C.. Scott, Mosely Shugarman and Leo Rich. Honorary: Leo Steiner, Herman Saks, E. H. Dryer, J. S. Sewell G. T. Sibley. Edgar Adler. sam Rich. F. c. Bowman and Ralph Fies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
SOUTH AMERICAN DIPLOMATS CONFER WITH BRAZILIAN MINISTER REGARDING THE
 QUESTIONS ARISING FROM THE J. s. BREAK
Brazilian Government Considers Attitude of Germany Signed Pledges Warrants Action-Proest Will Embody Full Ap
 probation of the Attitude of the United States

Rio De Janeiro, February 4.-Dr. Lauro Muller, the minister of foreign affairs, held a lengthy conference today at Pe- tropolis with the various South American reference to the questions which have arisen between the United States and Ger many.
 The Havas News Agency has been au- thorized to declare that the Brazilian gov ernment considers the German note as a fact entirely new, necessitating the mod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

ifcation of the attitude of all neutrals, in particular Brazil, whose national poll cy. independently of all continental con alterations, has even been based on the most rigorous respect for signed conven- tions. The agency says that although practical acts do not as yet appear to have been contemplated, there is every reason to believe the protest which will form the substance of Brazil's reply will embody full appreciation of the attitude of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
PRESIDENT WILSON |SOF HOPE STILL THAT GERMANY MAY NOT KILL AMERICANS IN CARRYING OUT SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN
Course of President Has Been Based On His Belief That Ger many Does Not Plan to Wage Ruthless Warfare Against American Boats-Believes, However
 In Preparation for Eventualtes

Washington, February 4-Presldent Wilson's course today was predicted on his belief that while there is still hope that Germany may not kill Americans in her new submarine campaign, it is neces- sary to prepare for the gravest eventual tiles.
 After attending church this morning the President conferred with Chairman Sim mons of the Senate finance committee on the financing of possible war, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
Mrs. Katherine j. Montgomery

Mrs. Katherine J. Montgomery. aged 73, who died Saturday at the family resi- dence S017 Walker street. East Lake. were held yesterday afternoon from the residence. Interment was made in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
Mrs. Emma Blecher Fidger

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Emma Blecher Fidger. aged 61, who died Saturday at the family residence, 5313 Fourth avenue Woodlawn. north. will be held this afternoon at o'clock, the8 Rev. w. c. Clark and the Rev. T. E. Cheek officiating. The interment will follow at the Forrest Hill cemetery. The pallbearers are: Paul Beavers. J ". Thaxton. w. F. Bolen, J. E. Carson, J. w. stone. Louis Schwartz and R. B. Summers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Mary Jane Grogan

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Mary Jane Grogan. aged 72 who died Saturday at the family residence, 232 Second street, Thomas, were con- ducted yesterday from the residence. Interment followed at Elmwood ceme- tery. She is survived by her husband and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
Switzerland Approves Speech

, Washington, February 4.-Approval Of the principles of President Wilson's re- cent peace speech to the Senate was con- veyed to President Wilson today in a communication from Switzerland, taken to the White House by Frederdick C.. I.uthi, secretary of the Swiss legation here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
George w. Simmons

Funeral services over the remains of George w. Simmons, aged 5S, who died Saturday at the family residence in Acip- co, were held from the residence yes terday afternoon Interment followed in Elmwood. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

later went to the home of Senator Walsh brought to the front by Germanys new submarine policy.
 During the day he received commun- ication from the Swiss legation here bearing on his recent peace speech to the Senate. It was not made public. On a previous occasion pr. Paul Ritter, the Swiss minister, expressed the leep inter est of his government in the Presidents peace ideas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
Mrs. Willie Deal

Mrs. Willie Deal, aged 19, who died Sat urday at local infirmary, were con ducted yesterday afternoon from the fam fly residence, 65 Walker street, Inglenook. Interment followed in Forest Hill ceme- tery. She is survived by her husband
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
WiR SITUATION MAY .RETARD BUILDING OF
 ARMOR PLATE PLANT
Unless Complications Arise Location Committee of Navy Board Will Visit
 City This Month

The situation in Washington may interfere with the visit of the navy committee to Birmingham to inspect tho site for the location of the armor plate plant. In case interference does not take place, the committee expects to be in Birmingham between the goth and the last of February.
 Morris W. Bush, chairman of thu local armor plate plant committee, re- turned to Birmingham last night with the above information. While in Wash ington. MT. Bush conferred with mem bers of the navy committee with view to learning if possible, the exact date the committee would be in Birming- board had been advised to be ready for a call to service at any time. and that 1t was possible the trip to Ala bama and Georgia might be interfered with
 Members of the committee were very noncommittal. according to MT. Bush. They. promised him that he would be advised at least 10 days In advance of the visit of the committee, and ask ed for certain information which they deem necessary in determining the ss- lection of the location for the armcr plate plant.
 MORRIS BUSH'S STATEMENT
 MT. Bush says that all of WashinG- ton is thrilled over the war situatio1. and that practically no dates of gov ernment officials are made except sua- Ject to change in case of war.
 contrary to the general opinion. It IS my belief that should war sc- tually be declared the building of 1he armor plate plant would be retarded instead of rushed" said MT. Bussi.
 There is an extreme shortage of laJ pr at this time, especially in the naval department Should war be declared q, all the extra help would be put 10 work building ships The government has enough armor plate plants now sn operation to supply the present de- mands. and those that would be creatsd in event of war. Therefore, belieFe the labor would be necessary to build the armor plate plant would be but to work building ships and fi1aiEg other imperative needs"
 Data is being compiled for J. W. Richards expert metallurgist who will make an analysis of Birmingham stMeI to be submitted to the naval comm t tee. This analysis will be submitted in printed form, and should it be fou i'd advisable or necessary, MT. Richards himself will go to Washington to rp~ pear before the naval committee, ana present the information in person
 J. Frank Rushton returned with Mir. Flush from Washington. They n4Te been In that city four days attesssfr frss the annual meeting of the Unitsd states Chamber of Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

good cook. who can furnish best city references; have ha~ good. experience; the right man for s15 to SIS salary.
 Address A-60 care Herald 2-5-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

Lost-One crescent pearl pin in or nenr Terminal sthtion. Suitable re- wnrd If returned to Frank Hammond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

Washington, February 4.-Machinery of national, state and local governments sprang into sudden activity today to take precautions against any acts of German sympathizers threatening damage to the country from without or within. Prepa- rations for national defense by army, navy and the industries which support them showed a quick response to the stimulation of the break with Germany.
 Many manufacturing concerns sent word of their willingness to put govern men work ahead of private contracts, and Congress had before it Secretary Daniels
 request for authority to commander plants where munitions and equipment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05
100 LATE ID CLASSIFY

 lOST-One crescent pearl pin in or near Terminal station Suitable re- ward if returned to Frank Ham mond. Main 1862. LOST SATURDAY AFT ERNOON, A BAR. PIN E OF DIAMONDS AND SAPPHIRES. LIBERAL REWARD FOR RE- TURN. PHONE MAIN 8871.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

counties and the First regiment in the central part of the state. He received word that the Hudson river bridges at PoIghkeepsie and Albany were being closely guarded by railroad detectives and city police.
 The governor asserted 19000 guardsmen could be mobilzed in this state within a few hours if necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-05

London, February 4.--The Exchange Ielegraph's Copenhagen correspondent says he understands negotiations are in progress between the Dansih. Swed- ish and Norwegian governments con- corning the submarine situation