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The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-02-16
PRESIDENT WILSON AND CABINET
IN MEETING WHICH MAY BE
MOST HISTORIC SINCE WAR
WITH SPANISH NATION.
HIGH OFFICIAL DECLARES
NO ANSWER HAS BEEN SENT
Chief Executive and Secretary of State
Lansing in Close Conference Over
Germany's Latest Announcement
Challenge of Some Kind
Expected.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The cabinet
| has gone into what was expected to be
| the most historic meeting since the
war with Spain The meeting began
at 2:30 and was expected to run vel
toward evening. Preceding the cab
met meeting President Wilson con
ferred with Senator Stone, chairman
of the foreign relations committee.
He has been in almost constant con-
ference with Col E. M. House, his
closest personal friend and adviser,
since the morning after Germany
not was handed him.
Not to Hurry Decision.
1t was obvious there would be no
hurried action. In fact, and despite
the hint of an immediate statement of
position, there were some officials who
inclined to the belief that the Presi-
dent might hold back his decision until
he receives sole word from Ambassa-
der Gerard as to official Interpretation
of certain phrases in the German note
and memoranda. Every angle was to
be laid before the cabinet in writing.
Challenge Is Expected.
From Under the curtain of official
silence, drawn closely over every
move, came various indications as in
dex fingers pointing toward the prob
able course of the United States 1t
was undisputed the government would
not permit Germany's announcement
to stand without challenge. But
whether President Wilson's answer
will be solemn warning of a break
of diplomatic relations if Germany's
campaign of ruthlessness is carried
into execution or actually a severance
of relations without further waiting,
was undisclosed.
Secretary Lansing began by denying
himself to all callers. Notwithstanding
1t was the regular day for receiving
representatives of foreign governments
at the state department, he declined
to receive such persons as the Brit
fish and Japanese ambassadors and |
they we're turned over to subordinate |
1t became known then that Mr..
was engaged at work ION
something for the President"
Wilson and Lansing Confer.
The secretary went to the White
House, taking with him some docu-
ments, and instead of going to the
executive offices went to the man
sion where he and the President con-
erred undisturbed for more than an
hour.
When he left the President, Mr..
ansing refused absolutely to talk of
he situation or to answer any in
Iuiries.
May Go to Congress.
On a previous occasion the Pres
dent told members of the committee
hat before breaking relations with
nv country he would inform them.
senator Hitchcock, ranking Democrat
C member, was at the White House,
nut was given no information.
1t was stated the President had
nade no arrangements for going be-
ore Congress, but it was considered
,ossible he might decide to adopt
his step at any time.
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BOLD PEACE MOVE EXPECTED
Pacifists Think Wilson Will Maintain
German Relations.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The only note
of dissent from the general opinion
that President Wilson was preparing
to meet Germany's new warfare with
drastic action, came from groups in
the capitol which have been urging
peace moves upon the administration.
They protested to believe that the
Presidents first step would be bold
stroke for peace, and they protested to
believe that every effort would be
made to maintain relations with Ger
many. This view, however, was who'll
Iy opposite from that of officials who
should know the Administrations dis
position.
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HUGHES SAYS WILSON
MUST BE SUPPORTED

New York, Feb. 8. - Charles
Evans Hughes, who was guest of
honor at the annual dinner of the
New York alumni Of Brown uni
versity here, declared every loyal
American would stand behind the
administration Sin this solemn
hour" without partisan thought.
His declaration brought the diners
to their feet singing the "Star
SpangIed Banner"
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New Martial Law at Brussels.

London, Feb. Germany has decid-
ed upon martial law at Brussels, in
view of the forthcoming new deporta-
ton orders for $4,000 Belgian work
men, according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from the Hague.
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Stocks Continue Heavy and Feverish.

New York, Feb. 3.-Stocks continued,
heavy and feverish at Fridays opening
in the absence of encouraging devel-
opments in the international situation.
Losses of to points were register
ed by such prominent specialties as At
lantic, Gulf and West Indies, Texas
company and Industrial Alcohol, while
other issues, notably Erie and Crucible
Steel, were under Thursdays lowest
levels. Steel was practically unchang-
ed at the outset, but soon yielded al
most point. Cotton opened irregu-
larly offs to up 1e.
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Hog Price Record IL Broken.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Feb. 3. - Hogs
sold as high as $12.25 hundred
pounds at the national stock yards
here. This was declared to be the
highest price ever paid for the grade
in any western market.
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GRAIN AND LIVE STOCK.
Minneapolis Gr ain.

Minneapolis, Feb. 3.--Wheat, May,
s1.65as; July, $1.631s; No. / northern,
s1.69as; No. 2 northern, s1.69as; No. L
durum, s1.S%; No. corn, 94Ac; No.
8 white oats, 51Ac; barley, mailing,
SC; No. 2 rye, $1.36; No. fax. s2.S3.
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GERMAN RAIDER MAY BE SUNK
Reported Destroyed in Engagement
with Allied Cruiser.


Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 3.=Persistent
reports have been received by the
newspapers here that the German
raider, which has been operating in
the South Atlantic, has been sunk in
an engagement with British squad
ron.
Buenos Aires, Feb. 3.-The British
cruiser Amethyst, which put into Per-
nambuco with the report of an en-
counter with the German raider and
a submarine, is anchored 10 miles off
that harbor. Details of the reported
sea fighting were lacking. 1t was re-
ported that the damage to the cruiser
was from a torpedo, but only slight.
The Amethyst is making repairs out
side Brazilian territorial waters.
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Revenue Bill Passed by House.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The admins
tration revenue bill containing pro-
vision for tax on excess profits and
an increase in the inheritance tax
has passed the House by strict par
ty vote, 211 to 1876. 1t now goes to
the Senate, where 1t will be taken
up within few days.
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South ST. Paul Live Stock,

South st. Paul, Feb. Seattle
Steers. s5.25@8.50; COWS, s5.5O@775;
calves, s8.00@12.75; hogs, s11.10@
$11.35; sheep and lambs, S12.50@1325.
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Rotterdam, Feb. 3.-The Holland
American liner Nieuw, Amsterdam,
which sailed from Rotterdam, has
been recalled to port by official orders.
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HAPPENINGS IN CONGRESS
In the Senate.

IN the senate
Resumed consideration of water
power bill.
Senator McCumber spoke on Presi-
dent Wilson's proposal of world peace.
Notifications appropriation bill re-
ported without amendment.
Senator Lodge spoke on President
Wilson's peace address.
Passed Notifications appropriation
bill.
Agricultural appropriation bill favor
ably reported.
In the House.
Continued debate on revenue bill.
Revenue bill passed, 211 to 1876.
BY vote of 285 to LOG passed immi-
grafton bill over Presidents veto.
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AMERICANS QUIT ENGLAND
Rush to Procure Passage as Result Of
German Note.

London, Feb. 3.-The German note
has resulted in rush of Americans to
procure passage to New York on the
first available boat. Large numbers
who expected to sail within a fort
night have decided to leave at once.
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Washington, Feb. 3.-With the rela
lions of the United States and Ger
many in a critical state the admins
tration is striving to avert trouble with
Japan, which has just come to head.
Ambassador Sato asked the state de-
partment to intercede with the states
of Idaho and Oregon to prevent the
passage or enforcement of laws deny
ing Japanese the right to own land.
Counsellor F. L. Polk Immediately laid
the protest before the senators from
those states.
Past Crisis Recalled.
1t was recalled that it was in the
midst of the crisis in the submarine
controversy last spring that Ambassa-
dor Sutormi Chinda delivered a point
ed protest to President Wilson against
the Japanese exclusion section of the
immigration bill. The president yield
ed and caused congress to eliminate
provision.
Ambassador Sato explained that If
the proposed alien land legislation
goes into effect in Idaho and Oregon
a crisis is likely to be precipitated in
the Toxic government by the demands
of the radicals for drastic action
against the United States.
Senator TeIegraphs Senate.
After Secretary Robert Lansing and
Counsellor Polk, made a second appeal
to him, Senator w. E. Borah sent the
following telegram to the Idaho SEN
ate:
81 am sending this message at the
earnest request of the secretary of
state. The anti-alien land bill is caus-
ing the government here deep con-
Germ. After full consultation 1 have
felt justified in making this suggestion,
that except only upon the most sub
stantial and imminent reasons should
We embarass the government, particu-
larly at this time, with our local af-
fairs. I am quite in favor of Idaho
exercising the right, when necessary,
to say who shall own her lands, but
in this critical hour of our govern
ment we ought not to exercise that |
right unless the situation commands |
us to do so. IT the acquiring of lands |
is but limited, or the leases for short |
terms, would it not be practicable and |
wise to waive the question for the
present? Furthermore, 1 have reason
to believe the whole matter can be adj
iusted satisfactorily through diplomat
c channels. l have taken the liberty
10 assure the president that neither
The legislature nor the people of our
state would want to add to his task at
his juncture of our foreign affairs
other than for vital and controlling
reasons"
Chamberlain Declines to Interfere.
Senator George E. Chamberlain of
Oregon told Mr.. Polk that he had al
ways contended for the rights of the
itates to pass such legislation and he
VOuld not irtPrfprp
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Duluth Grain,

Duluth, Feb. 3.-Wheat. May,
$1.65A; July, s1.6a1s; Nc. 1 northern,
$1.67B; No. l durum, S1.74%.
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PROPOSED OREGON AND IDAHO
LAWS DENYING RIGHT OF JAP
ANESE TO OWN LAND RE-
SENTED BY SATO.
SENATOR is PERSUADED TO
INTERCEDE WITH S0L0NS
9orah of Idaho Sends Telegram Fol-
lowing State Departments Second
Appeal-Oregon's Anti-Alien Meas
ure is Withdrawn by Author
to Aid Administration.

Salem, Ore, Feb. 3.-Oregon's anti
alien land bill has been withdrawn
from the legislature by Senator George
r. Wilbur (dem.), who introduced it,
because, as he said, he did not want
to handicap President Wilson with pos
sibIe Japanese complications during
the present international crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

fair today. He said that practically every move Senator Vardaman has made since the declaration of war has been against his party and government
 "If you are supporter of the peerless President of this great republic" de- clared Mir Harrison, you cannot con- sistently support the junior senator from Mississippi. If you love your country, which was born in the womb of war and nurtured and protected by the blood of your heroic ancestors, his reeking rec ord cannot command your suffrage f you love liberty and freedom. the blood bought legacy of every freeborn Amer ican you cannot reward the man who gives aid and comfort to the enemies of the government that insures liberty and freedom"
 MT. Harrison said that if Senator Var daman and those with whom he stood had co-operated with the administration in preparing this country and in passing the armed neutrality bill, Germany would have appreciated our fxity of purpose to maintain our rights and in all proba- bility would have respected them.
 Senator Vardaman's term expires in 1919, and the primary will be held next August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
MONTGOMERY CAR SERVICE IS AGAIN
 BACK AT NORMAL
Official Notice Received as Training Points of Draft Army - Teachers Are
 Granted Licenses

Montgomery, August 2S.-( (special.) Although members of the union claimed to be satisfied with their strike, cars were being operated by the Montgomery Traction company on all lines Thursday and with the ex- ception of the removal of the cars earlier than usual Thursday night, no one knew there was a strike.
 The company claimed several strik CTS applied for their old positions Thursday but they were not permitted to return because they had talked toe much. About Is of the so men who walked out have accepted their old po- mate losses and sufferings, as well as our own"
 The candidate referred to his service as a private in the Spanish-American war, stating the age limit prevents his doing military service now, and added:
 But I shall render as I have done up to the present, all in my power to sup port the President
 He said the President had done every thing possible, consistent with patriotism and honor, to keep this nation out of the European war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

 Backberries and diced bananas. Blackberres and red raspberres with pineapple juie Red raspberries and diced oranges. Fresh pineapple. shredded stoned cherries and a Diced watermelon and diced pineapple Watermelon balls and shredded oranges. Cubed cantaloupes seasoned with nutmeg and lemon Cubed cantaloupe and black raspberres. Red cherries white cherries and shredded oranges Diced peaches shredded oranges and minced angelic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

sitions without any guarantee that the company will recognize the union. The
 strikers claim they will not return to work until the company has consented to give it's recognition and that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

made in Greenwood cemetery. Pratt City. with Lige Doy in charge. The deceased is survived by his parents. Price, Clarence Iemmett-The s-year- old son of Mir. and Mrs. J. r. Price, died yesterday afternoon at the res. idence 4O9 Forty-ninth street. East Birmingham. Funeral services Will be conducted from the residence at 9 o'clock this afternoon and inter ment will follow at Blmwood ceme- tery with the $. ". Woodin Under taking company in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
NOEL ALSO ANNOUNCES

Jackson, Miss, August 23.-Ex- Gov E. F. Noel announcing his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Sem ator Vardaman, said in part:
 Tn next years Elections the question will be presented to every voter of the United States; Shall President Wilson, his record and principles, be approved or condemned?
 T expect as candidate for United States senator to advocate the policies of President Wilson, to defend his rec ord, and to ask for his indorsement re- gardless of who else may enter the f1eld.''
 Mir Noel also declared:
 'All attacks on the President and ob- structions of his policies give aid, com fort and encouragement to our German enemies to the increase of their ulti-
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sitions without any guarantee that the company will recognize the union. The strikers claim they will not return to work until the company has consented to give it's recognition and that the service is far from normal
 DRAFT ARMY DIVIDED
 Official notice came to the military department from the war department Thursday that Alabama's draft army will be divided between Camp Gordon, Atlanta. and Camp Pike, Little Rock. Camp Gordon will train 5596 and Camp Pike 242O. Montgomery men will go to Camp Gordon, while those from Mo bile and Jefferson will go 70 Camp Pike.
 Women of the restricted district re- ceived notice from the sheriff and police Thursday that they must leave within 10 days. All women of this character here after that time will be arrested. Many are preparing to leave this week. All committees are now united In the campaign against the houses committee from the sheriff and police visited all houses Thursday night and informed the operators that they must not open again.
 TEACHERS GRANTED LICENSES
 One hundred and thirty-four teach CTS who attended the University sum ner school this year were granted licenses to teach in the public schools by the educational department Thurs day.
 The successful ones of Jefferson county follow:
 First grade: Emma Dennis, Lucy Gwin. Sal1e Mae Wade, Mrs. Charley R. West life Fleta McWhorter: sec ond grade, Ethel P Adams, Agnes Caughlin, Carolyne Culpepper, Flor Powell Elsie Watson third grade, Mary Dabbs, Perry Cravlee.
 Capt. William Padgett of Mobile sur geon of the First regiment for about IT years. was notified Thursday of his pfomotio to assistant divisional sur geon and ordered to report at once to the divisional training camp at Macon. He is one of the oldest men in the medical department of the state mill tary organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
DEATHS

Campbell, Charter A.-Age s7. died at a local infirmary yesterday after noon. The body will be sent for in- terment to Blanch this morning by Johns Undertaking company. Cook, wiIIiam-The infant son of Will liam Cook. died at the residence. 2229 Eleventh avenue, north Funeral services will be held at Shaw's chapel at 10 o'clock this morning and interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery,
 Baney, Mrs. Sarah E.-Age 69; died at the residence of her son. c. J. Hum mol, 412 North Twenty street yesterday. Funeral services will be at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. In terment will be at Elmwood ceme tery with Johns Undertaking com pany in charge.
 Hale. Mrs. Carrie sefronia.-Age 76. died at her residence at Hale Springs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Onions Stuffed With
 Rice

Boil onion, cool and remove cen ters. Cook rice in meat stock, sea son highly and fill onions. Cover with bread crumbs and bake until onions are perfectly done. These may be served with tomato or cheese sauce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
>CATH|NG ATTACK WADE ON VARDAMAN BY PAT HARRISON Coast District Congress- man and Gov. Noel An
 nOunce Against Missis-
 sippi's Junior Senator

Philadelphia, Miss, August 23.-Repre- sentative Pat Harrison made scathing attack upon Senator vardaman, in an nouncing hls candidacy for. the demo- cratic nomination to succeed Mississippi $ junior senator at the Neshoba counYy
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yesterday morning Funeral serv- ices will be held at the residence. and interment wii1 be made there, with Johns Undertaking company in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Corn Oysters

1 cup corn. IA cup flour. 1 egg. l tablespoon grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper
 Drain liquid from one can corn and run through meat grinder, mix material and make into patties. Fry in deep fat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

Taylor Richard Ed,vard-Age 3. died at s:45 o'clock Wednesday night
 Funeral services were conducted from the residence, e29 Forty-sev enth street. north, at 2 o'clock yes terday afternoon and lnterment was
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
REBELS ROUTED AT TWO POINTS
 LOSING HEAVILY
fContinued from Page One)

Chihuahua City now. it was added General Murguia having taken a large part of his force south to meet Villa outside of the city.
 Eight foreigners connected with the mines at Magistral, in the Villa in fested district between Parral and Torreon, arriving here tonight after a roundabout journey of more than two weeks and covering 1500 miles. The refugees were John Crichett. William Seeman, William Kirchner and his son Carl, Nick King and wife and two men named Kaposkie and Hauser. They said they left Magistral on news of Villas approach and went to Tor reon, which they escaped from the day before it's capture. Their route cov- cred Aguas Calientes, Monterey and Laredo.
 An official report received here to- day by Andres Garcia, inspector gen eral of CarranZa consulates, from General Francisco Murguia at Chihua- hua City, announcing the capture of a large quantity of elements of war in a cache at Terreros, twenty miles south of the town of Guerrero in western Chihuahua, was the first admission by the Carranza government that Fran cisco Villa had succeeded in obtaining large quantity of ammunition and
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

arms in Chihuahua City during his oc cupation of that place.
 The message stated that 6,000 shrapnel shells, 15,000 rounds of rifle cartridges. 400 rifles, eight cannon, a number of machine guns, hand gren- ades, uniforms and army stores of various kinds had been recaptured from the Villa force under Julio Acos- ta and another commander named Or nelas This loot was taken by Villa when he captured Chihuahua City and was sent to Terreros on a number of special trains which Villa seized when he entered the capital. Various esti- mates of the amount of this loot were made at the time of the battle but the accepted estimate was 150 cars of pIunGer. including automobiles, wag- ons, uniforms, blankets, shoes, corn and other fooustuffs in addition to the military equipment.
 Terrefos. where according to this telegram, the cache was discovered by General Hernandez's forces, is on the Mexico and Orient railroad. It was III this vicinity that the running fight between Villas followers and United States cavalry forces occurred last spring, following the Columbus raid. Reports were received here tonight of fighting between outposts of Villa forces and a detachment from the Juarez garrison at Los Medanos, 35 miles south of Juarez on the Mexican Central railway The skirmish is said to have been for possession of coal train. CarranZa officials here and in Juarez deny reports of fighting.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
TR|PPEL AND MILLER RESIGN, r. LUKE AND
 M'DONALD SUCCEED

The resignations of F. J. Trippel, chief clerk in the office of Land Com missioner Moueur, anG r. Il. Mliler, clerk in the land office, were announced yesterday.
 It has been runorcd for some time that there were to be sweeping changes in the land office, but it was not def initely known until yesterday where the changes were to be.
 In announcing the resignations yes terday, Land Commissioner Moueur stated that he did not know of any reason to be assigned for the resigning Of MT Trippel and MT Miller, unless perhaps they did not like him.
 MT Moueur stated that he did not know who would succeed the two men but it is said on good authority that Frank Luke formerly of the board of supervisors Of Maricopa county, will succeed MT. Trippel and that George Mcdonald, retiring. county treasurer, would succeed MT. Miller.
 Prior to accepting the position in the state land office, Trippel was for four years in the United States land office at Tucson. It was with deep regret that his many friends learned that he had severed his correction with the state land department.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
Better Despite Prices

Despite the unprecedented increases in the prices of all commodities, our business during the past year has in creased at least 50 per cent said T. E. Irvine. secretary of the Mc%eil com parv recently.
 'The prosperity wave. has, no doubt, been felt by practically every firm in the city, but this firm seems to have been exceedingly fortunate. Our plans for the new year are as extensive as for the past and we are anticipating 4 decided increase e' on over the busi- ness transacted in 1916.
 "'rhe prices of our commodities arc almost out-of- sight. due to the war, but people are purchasing in even larger quantities now than when prices were much lower