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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
KERENSKY TELLS MEN ID FOLLOW HYMN OFFENSIVE Story Comes How Free Russia's Man of the Hour Stirs Troops to,
 Battle

Washington, July 5.-Minister of War Kerensky's final order to the Russian troops before leading them in person from the trenches to the first military victory of the new Russian democracy, was re- ceived today by the Russian mission. It charged Germany with having proposed treason to Russia and commanded an ad- vance in the name of freedom and last ing peace. Minister Kerensky said:
 Warriors, our motherland is in dan ger. Freedom and revolution are in peril. The time has come when our army must accomplish it's duty. Your commanding general beloved through victory, pro- claims that each day lost adds new strength to our enemy, and that only ar. immediate decisive blow can disrupt the plans of the foe.
 Therefore, in the name of the free Russian people and it's provisional gov- ernment I call upon the armies, strength ened with vigor by the revolutionary ge- rius, to start the offensive. The enemy must wait before celebrating victory. All na tions must know that it was not through weakness that we talked peace. Let them know that liberty augments cur forces. In the name of liberty, fu- ture prosperity and in the name of a lasting and honorable peace, 1 command you, forward!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
CONTROL OF EXPORTS UNDER NEW LAW IS
 ID START AT ONCE

Washington, July 5.-America's ex- port control programme, planned with the greatest care to make the block ade of Germany effective and at the same time to do no injustice to neu- trals. has been determined upon and will be put into operation within the next few days.
 complete statement of the pur- poses of the programme is expected with the first presidential proclama- tion putting certain commodities un- der control.
 The exports council, named by Pres ident Wilson to advise on administra- tion of the control, will name soon an advisory board to handle most of the details of the work and to aid the department of commerce in operation of the act. Among the names sugg gest- ed today for membership on the board were those of Edward N Hurley of Chicago, to represent the Secretary of Commerce; pr. Alonzo E. Taylor of the University of Pennsylvania, to repre- sent the Secretary of Agriculture; and B. D. White of the food administra- : tion. to represent Herbert c. Hoover. The state department and the ship ping board also each will name a man.
 Secretary Redfield today warned ex- porters that they will save themselves annoyance and possible claims for damage by inserting in bills of sale clause asserting the sale is made subject to the sellers ability to oh- tain an export license for his cargo. At the same time shippers were ad- ,vised that in view of the possibility of the governments requisitioning ships they insert also a clause in con tracts declaring delivery to be con tingent on the shippers obtainins space.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06

which has resulted already in develop ing the manufacture of potash as a by- product from various materials found in the United States. The amount, how ever, is not very large and, if great har- vests are to be maintained, either more potash must be secured, or something else must be found to take its place.
 THE TOBACCO GROWERS
 In the Connecticut valley. where very great harvests of Connecticut seed leaf tobacco are harvested each year, the planters have relied upon fertilizers, which for the past two or three years have contained less and less percentage of potash. They must have adequate fer tilizers, if they are to maintain their great harvests of tobacco. This IS also true of the cotton planters of the south. Reports that have been told of amaz- ingly large yields of potatoes upon Long Island were explained by saying that the farmers literally used fertilizers, in which was contained a considerable per centage of potash.
 If Germany possesses potash enough to meet the needs of the world, the em- pire does not posses another mineral, which Is of important use In manufac- turing fertilizers in association with potash. That Is phosphate rock, of which the United States has an abundance. Therefore, if we cannot get German pot ash, on the other hand, we may be able to prevent Germany from getting Amer ican phosphate, so that there Will pc either a deadlock, or else 8 compromise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
.GRUBB BUSINESSES INDICTMENT AGAINST
 EASTERN COAL MEN
Decision Rendered in Two Cases and Same Expected to Follow as to Other
 Charges

New York, July Establishments were dismissed today by Federal Judge Grubb in the case of William Leckie of Welch' West Virginia, and Robert G. Patterson of Dayton O., on trial with a number of other semi -btuminous coal operators on a charge of restraining trade and nxins prices The indictment was also dis- missed in the case of the s. J. Patterson Pocahontas company and the Weyanoke Coal and Coke company, in which Pat terson is interested.
 Judge Grubb in dismissing the inolct- ments, said he believed the government should do more than show that sales agents of the defendants and their com panies committed certain acts.
 Tt has not been shown that these men or their companies authorized the agents to act for them in any alleged conspir- acy," he said .
 Other pleas for dismissals were III progress when court adjourned Tor the day and will be continued tomorrow. Before the motions for anthacite pu- reau of information. testified as 10 Hiin- ing conditions during the last 70 years Selling of coal at low prices, ne sa,u' ' resulted in mine hogging,' which ne described as mining SO as to reach the top layers of coal in a manner which makes the mine unfit Tor Iu Ither supply The witness declared that under such conditions the scram pie TOT coal becomes such that tunneling, rooI- ing and other normal mining methods are neglected with the result that promising mine becomes wortniess'
 Leonard Doan, an auditor or tne Pocahontas Fuel company, brought to court a vast array of contracts anu sales sheets, part of the 140,Ooo wnlcn |the defense expects to introduce II |trial of any of the defenoan.s plo Icaads These are records of contract nrices and deliveries and also cover cash sales for the last three years oi the more than 100 companies under in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
VARDAMAN WOULD
 COME ID RESCUE
 PROHIBITION SHIP
Mississippian Charges That Good Old Vessel' Was Torpedoed by Wilson
 and Deserted by Crew
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, July 5.-(Special)-The pro hibition press agents have flooded the , country with litera ture attempting tc prove that the dry" element of Congress yielded with grace to the letter of the
 President urging them for reasons of pa- triotism to abandon their pious propa- ganda.
 Those opposed to the original plans of the prohibitionists to make the nation ipso facto dry under the guise of war legislation, have declared that the ring leaders of 6he cause yielded to the Pres ident only because they were face to face with a stone wall-only because some of their number having been given an ex- cuse, were ready to desert the white standard.
 Between the two representations there was a striking contrast,
 Senator Vardaman has since proved which was correct and which incorrect league of Mississippi, and read into the Congressional Record, he charged that the prohibitionists were submarined by the President and further, charged in- directly that the good ship was aban- doned by some who had sworn to pro tect it.
 Washington, D. C., July 1, 1917. The Rev T. J. Bailey, Superintendent Anti-Saloon league, Jackson, Miss. The good old ship Prohibition, heavily loaded with the hopes of millions of con secrated women and men for nation wide
 prohibition, sailing with fair winds and good urospects to the mort of victory wa c submarined day before yesterday by the President of the United States. It is now lying on the bottom beneath about 40 ia thoms of beer and wine, with one whole side knocked out. I am afraid some of the officers of the crew deserted before lit went down. Will do my best to save the wreck. But it is my deliberate judg-
 ment that no power on earth except the people can raise it.
 JAMES K. XARDAMAN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
SUBMARINE IS SUNK
 BY 4 BRITISH LINER. CLAIM OF OFFICERS

An Atlantic Port. July 5.--Confidence that their gunners had added another vic tim to the list of German submarines sunk was expressed by the officers of a British liner which reached this port today. Attacked on the morning of June 26 by the U-boat which suddenly ap- peared about 800 yards off, the liners course was promptly changed. Almost at the same instant the stern gun was fired. A column of black smoke spurted into the air and the U-boat sank under the waves, leading the observers to be- lieve hit had been scored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
To Permit More Beer

London, July 5.-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the exchequer announced in the House of Commons today that the government had decided to permit the brewing during the quarter ending Sep tember 30. next. of an additional amount of beer not exceeding B Is per cent of the amount already allowed for that quarter This action. he said, was taken owing to the greater consumption dur ing the summer months and the difficult ties caused by shortage in large centers of population and the counties where crops are being harvested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Dispatches From Spain
 Say Conditions Normal

Washington, July 5.-The Spanish ann bassador. Juan Riano. today received dis patches from Spain refuting recent re- ports of internal disturbances published in France. on the basis of which he made this statement:
 The situation in Spain is completely normal. Absolute tranquility prevails everywhere, and there is no reason for supposing that there are political or so- cial disturbances. There Is, however, a manifest interest in creating an atmos- phere of doubt and of alarm by means of false rumors circulated daily which fortunately very soon find contradiction in facts"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Indian Worth S1,5OO,OOO
 Cannot Contribute to the
 Red Cross, Says Secretary

< Henryetta. OSla.., July 5.--Jackson Barnett Creek Indian. whose wealth is estimated at s1.5oo,ooo, will have to keep the $50,oo0 he wanted to donate to the American Red Cross mercy fund. The Secretary of the Interior from Washing ton today den;ed the request that he be permitted to make the donation.
 Barnett in spite of his wealth. which he acquired through royalties from oil producing land given to members of the Creek nation in the Indian territory by the government, is classed as an incom- petent and can dispose of his money onl, upon the approval of the probate court or the Secretary of the Interior.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Stop the Itching

Of Poison Oak, Eczema, Tetter, Itch ing and Sore Toes with c. B. ECZEMA TREATMENT (formerly K. E. RI Liquid and soothing, strong and heal- ing, it stops the itching, relieves the pain and heals the old skin sores. Has relieved hundreds who had suffered for years. Now is the time-frst bot tie will convince you. Your money paid back If no relief. Price soc. For sale by Adams Drug Store, Eugene Jacobs Drug Store and other drug gsts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Louis Pizitz is going to sell mems real silk shirts today at $s.s5.
 Porter's feature Panama and Leg horn hats at $4 to s1O.
 Parker's drug store stresses the ef- ficiency of their prescription depart ment.
 Loveman, Joseph & Loeb print a full page of store news.
 Matthews Electric Supply company feature electric fans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
ONY FOOD AND FUEL NOW SEEM CERTAIN
 OF REGULATION
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we'll as of our allies. In an incredibly short time the appeal has come to us from the four corners of the globe, not only for men to help save the world for democracy and human liberty. but for food and clothing, shot and shell, to sub j. due and destroy the last remaining dom- inant autocratic power who would de- stroy us in order to perpetuate it's au- thority.
 PROMPTNESS NECESSARY
 The need for the prompt enactment of this legislation is imminent and pressing. The hour for action has arrived. It is suicidal to falter or hesitate Senators are talking too much and too long. We are at war, war of the most cruel and oppressive character. Our ships are be- is sunk on the high seas our citizens and soldiers are being murdered, while Ssenators delay action upon vital legisla- tion, debating constitutional questions, inhlbitions and limitations of power as if the constitution was intended as a shield behind which the enemies of the republic, at home and abroad, can hide while the government is destroyed. The country cries for relief against oppres- sion by food gamblers, speculators and manipulators, yet we hear a constant vail from some sources because of the extra ordinary powers we confer on the President, which are as necessary to the successful prosecution of the war as the army and the navy, food and clothing. With practical unanimiity Congress de- clared war between this republic and the imperial German government and promptly voted billions of dollars with which to prosecute it. We passed the selective draft bill to raise an army of millions of soldiers. Already the flag of freedom and democracy is seen every where we look. The tramp of the Amer ican soldier is heard around the world, marching to a rendezvous, there prepar- ing for war. All this goes on while the Senate gravely debates constitutional . Limitations and questions of policy and procedure, as if the republic would be destroyed by the enactment of this es- sential form of legislation. Extraordi- 5nary situations demand extraordinary measures, and while much has been said in debate about the broad authority vested in a so-called food dictator, using the word in the most offensive way, yet it has no terrors for me. In the practi- cal administration of this law. I have no fear that any citizen will be denied any right or the enjoyment of his prop erty or effects, except in 50 far as may be necessary for the general good of the country whose welfare and preservation 1t is the duty of everyone to support to the limit of their ability.
 MUST BE GUIDING HAND
 If we are to win this titanic struggle, there must be a guiding hand, unusual and unlimited power must be conferred on the commander-in-chief to whom we must look for victory. We must fol low and implicitly trust in leadership. Divided responsibility, a denial of a free hand, may and doubtless would lead tO a fatal result s. Can " fford n fake the chance when our liberty, our free dom and our existence is at stake? No senator would do violence to the consti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Auto Stolen

Notice has been given the police de- partment of the theft of Cadillac au-
 tomobile owned by T. H. Motion. POPS Third avenue, north. The car was an
 eight-cylinder. passenger one and
 was stolen at about o'clock yesterday afternoon from Third avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Majority of Alabama Brigade Officers Must
 Stand Efficiency Test

Montgomery, July 5.-(Speciall--A bomb fell into the camp of officers of the Ala bama National Guard Thursday in the form of declaration from the war de- partment that every officer who has re- ceived a commission since the national defense became effective June 8, 1916, must take an examination and prove to the satisfaction of an efficiency board that he is competent to hold his position in active warfare. It means that a vast majority of the officers must take the tests as very few officers are now hold ing the positions which they had when they were mobilized and the mobiliza- ton came two weeks after the national defense act became effective.
 EFFICIENCY BOARD
 The announcement of the decision came through the state military department. which was informed by the southeastern department that the efficiency board will be composed of Col. w. P. Screws, Fourth regiment, who was captain instructor in the regular army prior to the issuance of his commission in the National Guard; Maj. M. H. Hagood of the medical corps, and Capt A. B. Kaempfer, United States army, who is now stationed in Alabama as instructor for the National Guard
 EFFECT ALL CAVALRYMEN
 Every officer of the First cavalry regi- ment must take the examination as this regiment was organized after the na- tional defense act was made effective. Among the officers who have been elected or promoted since June 3, and who must stand the tests are: Col Bibb Graves, First cavalry; Lieut.. Col W. J. Walden, First cavalry; Col. Allen Cren- shaw, Second infantry; Lieut.. Col W. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06

Bare, Fourth regiment; Maj. Dallas B. Smith, Fourth reg 'ment; Lieut.. Col. Paul o. Franson, Second regiment.
 The examinations will be held in time for recommendations to be made to the war department prior to the drafting of the National Guard into the federal serv- ice August 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06

A Init" with the men of Birmingham. Panamas and Leghorns from Knox and other reputable mak- CTS, whose first regard is quality.
 Shown in a great array of new fashioned Alpine and telescope shapes, with pugaree or ribbon band. Either Panama or Leg horn is a good investment with proper care they'll last several seasons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-26

of an approaching new stock issue.
Rails gave the list solid founda-
ton which was otherwise lacking, Pa
cifcs coalers and numerous minor
shares scoring gains Of l to 10
points on the broadest movement of
many days. Buying of transportation
issues seemed to have it's basis on the
belief of early and favorable action
respecting freight rates by the Inter-
state Commerce Commission. Final
prices resulting mainly from short
covering, served to effect a material
reimbursement Of values. Total sales
amounted to $4,000 shares
The movement Of British gold to this
market was augmented by an addi-
tional consignment of $4,000. 900, max
ing total Of ss7.531, 900 in little more
than a week. Francs and Tires were
more steady but rubles wavered.
Reports from the Middle West
showed large gains in traffic. but a
moderate halt in business pending set
Element of food prices.
Bonds were irregular but the Liber-
ty issue was more active than at any
time since the date Of trading, regu-
lar lots selling at par and few odd
lots scoring a premium. Total sales
(par value) aggregated s2.s7s,0Oo Unit
ed States and Panama issues rose IA
to 1-2 per cent on call
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-26
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET
Features Of the Days Dealings IN All
the Leading Stocks

New York. June 25.-Trading was of
such a mixed and professional char
acter during the greater part of to-
days session as to defy analysis. Of
tentimes stocks of the speculative CAL
ibre moved in contrary directions.
that tendency later applying to the
more stable issues.
Money rates continued to rule as a
potent factor, last weeks bank state
inent offering little encouragement Of
any immediate relaxation. Coal loans
held at s per cent. and time money
was nominal in the sense that offer
ings were again very much restricted.
Al the best equipments, which dom
mated the list were higher by to
points and the steel group advanced
1 to 2 points. Notable exceptions pre-
vailed in this division. however. Unit
ed States being under constant pres
sure, though closing only at a slight
loss. Bethlehem Steel new stock also
fell behind after having registered
one point gain.
shippinss. the motors. sugars. in
dustr1ai Alcohol. Mating preferred
and distillers securities reacted 1 to
points and petroleums were depressed
on the weakness Of Sinclair Oil which
fell six points on semi-official reports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-26

Ola bones in and they, took the bones
anu starred gnawing at them like hun
ss oogs. That is only one of the
,"ahy sights one sees out here. Since
came on this work, I have DOM up
quite a number of German wounded
one FELLOW had two machine gun bu..
ie.s through his right. hand and was
suiierlhg great pain. 1 washed his
iiano with an antiseptic and band
aseo 1t up for him and he seemed 50,
p!eased. No matter what they arc
alter they become prisoners one cal.
not use them badly.
l nave been over -Vimy Ridge a num-
yer OF times. Every village we have
taken SO far has been totally DESTROYED
ana the great cobbied roads look like
q ploughed field Had word from
.o.r FRANK and he is now sergeant
uaJor. l Know how he got the line on
nuns. The. battalion made an
attack and took the German front line
"a erenches, after which. he got over
ne front or the trench to an old ma
- gun emplacement where he laid
oo"n nat with his rifle. wa tched the
nuns as they moved about in an old
communication trench, got good aim
ano pulled the trigger, the bullet sped
On us message Of. death. There was
ono num- Who was in an old shell hole
snooting back at Frank but as Franz
nou the pest cover and seemed the
more steady of the two. hts shot told
U.s. the bullet hit the Hun in the fore
nsaa ana he could see the, red stream
.,ackie down the Huns face. The Hun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-26
YANKEES WIN DOUBLE

New York. June 25.-New York defeat
I'd the Philadelphia Athletics here today
by scores Of | TO 0 and to 5. The first
game was pitchers battle between
MoGridge and Seibold in which the Yam
KEGS scored the only run of the game in
the seventh inning on doubles by Pipp
and Peckinpaugh. Mogridge permitted
only two hits and Sebold struck out eight
men.
Bakers long hit enabled New York to
win the second game. In the first he
drove In two runs with a three-base hit.
and in the fifth inning he hit a home run
with Miller on base. The scores
First game:
Philadelphia 10 o o 0-0-2-o
New York 30 0 o 0 o x-1-5-o
seibold and Meyers; Mogridge and Nun
amaker.
Second game
Philadelphia 20 o I l o-5-9-2
New York .....3 l . l x-7-7-o
Schauer and Meyer: Shocker, Russell
and Nunamaker, Alexander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-26
PH|ll|ES 2, new YORK 0

Philadelphia, June 25.-Philadelphia
not only defeated New York to 0
today but also took first place in the
race from the visitors. Rixey pitch
ed q wonderful game. allowing his OPP
ponents only two singles. one of which
was due to Robertson's fast running
on an infield grounder, and giving only
one base on balls. No New York play
er got past frst base. Rixey was &C
corded perfect support. Anderson was
effective except in the second and third
innings. when Philadelphia punched
ave hits with a sacrifice and scored
twice Burns one handed diving catch
OF Whitted's drive was the most spec
tacular Of several great fielding plays.
The score:
New York 90 90 o o o-O-2-1
Philadelphia % 1 0 0 0 0 x-2-7-0
Anderson and Rariden: Rixey and
Killifer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-26
ROCKLAND BOY
ON FIRINGLINE

The following extract from q ,ett.u
written to his sister by Sergeant Wi
ter E. Wilson, former Rockland rai,
road man, who is now with the r.
madam Expeditionary Force "son,a
whore in France" will be of much IN
terest to his friends, says Rock,.ma
Courier Gazetts
Somewhere in France, Nav
Will write you few lines tod.,, &.
answer to your welcome letter. h. ~
been doing quite lot Of moving ,han.
lately and little time to write H.ue
been to school Of instruction ava ".
present am in charge Of a nr;.o,e.
of war camp. have Is men bara :.
form guard. The camp "a inst 80 70
enclosed in large square Of b.rha .s
wire ENHANCEMENT. Last week ha
led over HOO prisoners, includina
number Of officers. I have never ~
less than a hundred handed ov.r ~
me at one time. 10
You would be surprised II vo,, ,.,,
see how hungry they seem to he III
other day had one OF the nr;.or. ne
dump . box which w use for r,'...ns