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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
THE MISSISSIPPI LAUNCHED WITH USUAL CEREMONY Giant Battleship Is Third Vessel to Bear Name of
 State in History of
 the Country

: Newport. News, Va, January 25,-The great red-coated hull of the super dreadnaught Mississippi tonight was moored to a pier at the plant of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company, where hundreds of workmen were to begin the work of preparing her to take first rank in tho nations sea forces. The battleship the third American man-o'-war to bear her name-was launched here today before distinguished company. in cluding Secretary of tho Navy Daniels Senator vardaman and most of the delegation in the House Of Representatives. ranking naval of fcers and other guests.
 As the hull began it's journey down the ways to the waters of the James river, where the second Mississippi was christened as part of the neet of the Grecian government three years ago. Miss Camille McBeath of Meridian, Miss.. daughter of the dsm-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Appeal Will Be Taken From Adverse Report of Army
 Engineer
LARGE DELEGATION
 TO AID HIS EFFORT
Citizens From Jefferson County Will Go to Washington to Further Argue for Bessemer Water
 way From Warrior
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, January 25-(Specialo Despite the recent failure in the long attempt to induce the government to construct the vanHoose canal, Repre- sentative Huddleston stated today that it was his intention to continue the fight, regarded in the beginning as practically a forlorn hope.
 According to the outlook, MT. Hud- dleston, supported by large delega- tion from Jefferson county, will en- deavor to pursuade the engineers of the rivers and harbors board to author ize minute and detailed survey of the proposed project despite the adverse report of Maj. w. l.. Guthrie as d re- suit of the preliminary survey.
 On account of the four substantial reasons given by Major Guthrie as to why it would not be feasible to bring the waters of the Warrior by means of a canal to Bessemer, MT. Huddleston evidently holds that there is reason to believe that victory yet will be achieved. Engineers of the board inter- viewed today declined to commit them selves It was stated, however, that the recent survey was the third maie of the rroposed project. The first some years ago was followed by a second and detailed investigation. Neverthe- less. the engineers profess willingness to hear the Jefferson delegation pro- vided the notice of appeal from the Guthrie report is filed within the ssipu- lated four weeks.
 Tn criticism of the adverse report. Representative Huddleston authorized no interview today. He simply stated that it was his present intention to appeal It is understood that he has already got in touch with the Bir- mingham supporters of the scheme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
RAIL LEGISLATION IS AGREED UPON BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE
Measure Proposed to Sup- splement Adams0n Law Will Not Forbid Strikes
 in Direct Way

Washington, January 25.-The Senate in terstate commerce committee tonight practically agreed on the substance ot railroad legislation it will recommend tc supplement the Adamson law. Another meeting will be held tomorrow and Chair man Newlands expects to introduce the measure this week, and hopes to get ii the right of way in the Senate next week A As framed the bill would not forbid a strike nor a lockout. but would make 1t 9 scriminal offense for railroad employ Eho has quit work to trespass on railroad property with view to preventing by Violence. intimidation or threats, the op- &ation of trains. A fine of 5000 or inn uisonment for six months are the penal &es for violation of this provision Chair &an Newlands said it would not apply to Acketing and the use of peaceful persua- {ion by strikers.
 A The committee has Incorporated a sec bon declaring that nothing in the bill Aall be construed to annul the provisions
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
RUSSIAN REPORT
COLUMBUS PREPARING FOR PERSHING'S MEN
Part of Headquarters Equipment and Baggage, With Much Ammunition,
 Already Arrived From Interior

Fl Paso, Tex. January 25.-Part of the headquarters equipment and bag gage reached Columbus. N. M., today from Colonia Dublan, together with quantities of supplies and munitions. passengers from there said.
 Arrangements continue to be made in Columbus for receiving the expedi- tjonary troops. After brief rest there 1t was said the plan was to move the troops to Fl Paso, Douglas and other border points, where canton- ments will be provided for them. Gen. eral Pershing is expected to make his headquarters in Fl Paso and will com mand the border troops in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
NEW TYPE AMERICAN
 WAS TAKEN FOR GERMAN DIVER
While Recently Launched Vessel Was Maneuvering in Bay Excitement Was
 Caused on Shore

Newport. R. T., January 25.-The recently launched American sub marine G-1. which has been stationed here, quietly slipped her moorings to- |day and for the first time showed her new Ines to marine observers on the west shcre of Narragansett bay. The new type of submersible sub merges on an even keel after the fash- ion of German undersea vessels and when tho G-1 came out of the mist that had hung heavily over the bay this afternoon and then took the German |dive. shore watchers who had picked |up the craft at a distance of fouA miles, thought they had sighted the Herman merchant submarine Deutsch- land, inbound for New London, Conn.
 Later when the G1 came to the sur face nearer land the American flag vas recognized.
 The submarine carried deep sea |divsrs and went through series of
 maneuvers. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
SPANIEL THOUGHT LERF|RED SHOT WHICH KILLED WIFE Texas Man Accused of Double Murder Goes on
 Stand and Tells :.
 His Story

San Angelo, Tex, January 25--H Harry J. Spanell on trial here for the killing |of his wife, Crystal Holland Spanell, tes- tified in his own behalf today and denied he killed Mrs Spanell who. with Lieut.. Col. Malcolm c. Butler of the Sixth Uni ted States cavalry. was shot and killed during an automobile ride with Spanell near Alpine, Tex, July 20 last
 In dramatic recital. Spanell told of alleged incidents which he said caused him to take Butler to task, asserted that the army officer resented the imputations and gave his version of fight with But ter in the automobile, during which But Ter and Mrs. Spanell were killed. Spanell testified that when he saw his wife lying on the floor of the car he thought But Ter had killed her. During the recital Spanell sobbed convulsively and at times tears coursed down the cheeks of jurors and court attaches. while women, who were among the spectators wept.
 During the recital Spanell sobbed
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Summary of the News
LLOYD GEORGES STATEMENT
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1--Gr0undwOrk for opposing Wilson plans of peace Is laid by Borah. Huddleston will not give up flight on canal project. Carranza warned as to articles in new cOnstitution. Imperial council is called to meet at once.
 Henry thinks all evidence of *leak" will be in soon. Critics of guard are rebuked by President.
 Heavy fighting is still in progress In Riga territory. Spanell says he thought officer shot his wife. Battleship Mississippi is launched. New tyne American U-bOat was taken for German diver. Rail legislation Ia agreed upon by the Senate committee. 2-EurOpean loans good investment. Nays St. Louis banker. lW-Heflin suggests raising revenue by. taning cotton exchanges.
 LOCAL NEWS @Wuey named coroner. Reports conflict as to place of musterlng out batteries. Busineas men will consider pageant old prinon system attacked by New York judge. Housewives do not approve of boy eotts to secure results. Hornady commends plan of Joint college report.
 FEATURES @-Newa of the movies. Sports. 4--E1itorfnl comment. e-sec1ety and Dolly DaIrypmle. i |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
ROAD MEETING CALLED

Washington. January 25.-(Special.)
 The organization which is preparing to
 build from Atlanta. through Georgia, Ala
 bama, Mississippi and Tennessee to Mem
 phis. the Bankhead highway, will meet
 with highway associations of Virginia
 North Carolina and South Carolina in
 |Atlanta February 10
 Senator Bankhead will attend the meet
 ling. He has received enthusiastic let
 Iters of response and encouragement from the associations Invited to meet with the promoters of the highway. Joseph Hyde
 Pratt one of the most itrepressble good
 roads enthusiasts of the United States will be in Atlanta on the occasion repre- senting North Carolina.
 The plan is to put on foot a movement extending the Bankhead highway north from Atlanta through South Carolina,
 North Carolina and Virginia to Wash lington. If this movement Is successful, another extending the highway from Mem phis to the Pacific coast will probably be undertaken. Another extension-fron
 Washington to New would be the natural sequence, 1t is pointed out
 Those who have followed and studied |the situation declare that 1t is quite req sonable to believe that in time the Bank head highway will extend from New York, down the Atlantic coast. through
 the south and west. to the Pacific coast. At any rate. these are the plans which are dreamed at present. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
CARRANzA WARNED AS ID ARTICLES IN
 NEW CONSTITUTION
Secretary Lansing Sends the First Chief Letter Point ing Out Certain Objec-
 tiOnable Features

Mexico City, January 25.-secretary of State Lansing has sent to General Car ranza through Charles B. Barkyr, Amer ican charge daffaires com nunication in regard to measures which it has been proposed to include in the new Mexican constitution. The communication calls tive power to appropriate property with out judicial recourse and also the article providing that civil commercial companies cannot own properties of greater area than is necessary to accomplish the pur- pose for which they are formed and plac- ing the power to determine what is neces- sary in the hands of the executive
 The communication says that if the lat ter provision were made retroactive 1t might be confiscatory, as no provision is made for compensation.
 Attention is called to the article pro- fviding that tllere be no exemption from taxation.
 If this were given a retroactive power, Secretary Lansing 8 communication says, it would impair many contracts of foreign corporations now operating under agree the federal or state governments. Re- garding article s. dealing with the expul- sion of obnoxious foreigners, objection IS made because the proposed article permits the executive to expel any one, without recourse to appeal, whose presence IS deemed inadvisable by him. The letter states that this is not in accord with the usual practice of nations, that cause be clearly shown.
 MT. Barker also has sent to General Carranza a statement from Secretary Lansing protesting against the proposed article in the new constitution which stipulates that special concessions must be obtained by exploiters of oil lands and all companies owning such lands in order to protect the rights they have acquired. The statement says it means virtual na- tionalization of Mexican oil lands.
 
 Woman. Found Murdered
 Los Angeles, Cal, January 25.-A woman identified by the police as Mrs Nell Harvey of Exeter, Cal, was found dead today, lying face downward in a bed in a hotel, and Harlan J. Winter. a motion picture actor, was taken into cus- tody. Winter, the police say, said the young woman died from natural causes He said they were to have been married. The police said the womans body was bruised The hotel proprietor said he heard sounds which he thought indicated scuffling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
HENRY THINKS ALL EVIDENCE ON LEAK
 WILL BE IN SOON
Chairman of Rules Commit tee Announces Inquiry Will Be Resumed in
 New York Monday

New York, January 25.-The inquiry Unto the alleged Teak" of advanced in formation of President Wilson's peace note will be resumed here Monday morn ling, it was announced tonight by Chair man Henry of the House rules commit Itee. He said he had sent telegrams call- ing back to this city members of the committee who had returned to Wash ington.
 we will have abundant data on hand" declared Mir Henry, Ito go ahead with out a break in the inquiry ! Regarding information sought by the
 committed concerning transactions on the lNew YorS stock exchange within the period of the alleged leak" MT. Henry said
 Tn my judgment we will have every thing we want in less than five days" He added that the committee had met with no "refusals from brokers. We are encountering no hostility from them," said MT. Henry. "A number of statements have been received from them today, complying with the committed s request"
 MORGAN WILL BE CALLED Bernard Baruch, and possibly J. P. Morgan, as well as others familiar with Wall street affairs. may be among the first called when the committee resumes its hearings, according to MT Henry. The telegraph and telephone companies, the chairman says, have been instructed to preserve all records of telegraphic mes sages or telephone communications be- tween New York and Washington dur 1 ing the period of the leak" Only those people mentioned in MT. Lawson's testimony and MT. Lawson him. self will be called to the witness stand If it is shown they are links in the facts de- Iveloped by the committees inquiry" MT. Henry concluded.
 After a conference between officials cf the stock exchange, their attorney, and Sherman l.. Whipple, counsel for the rules committee of the House, the following statement was issued tonight Tn order still further to expedite re- sponses to the request for immediate in- formation from brokers on the part of the rules committee, notifications have been
 made, statement of which will be sent (Cortinued on Page Niney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
BEAT BOY BECAUSE HE
 DIDN'T LEARN PSALMS
Preacher and Teacher Must Pay Dam- ages for Hurts Inflicted, Is Yer
 dict of New York Court

New York, January 25.-Malcolm Irwin Roney, F years old, was awarded a ver- dict of $500 by a jury in, supreme cout here today against the Rev. Jacob Morris, rector of Christ church school ings- ton, N. Y, and Miss Mabel F Ei- der principal of that school Y Atings with a cane. dog whip ar 2 4sh that Miss Elder inflicted U @ because, he said, he did not$ / ne Psalms. Young Roney is a. of the Rev. I. N. w. Irvine, tor of St. Mary S college of this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Germans Take Offensive and Report Capture of
 1700 Prisoners
FROZEN MARSHES ARE OFFERING DIFFICULTY TO THEIR ADVANCE
Severe Cold Halts Battles in the Ru- manian Area, Where Most of Con-
 tests Are in Mountain Re- gions-Other Lines Quiet

New York, January 25.--The Asso- eiated Press sums up the war news record from all fronts during the day as follows,
 The big battle between the Germans and Russians over the frozen Tirui marsh southwest of Riga continues unabated. Further progress for the Germans along both sides of the Az river Is reported by Berlin, which claims an advance over front of about six miles and the capture of II officers and 1714 men and 13 ma chine guns.
 Petrograd admits that southeast of the river the Russians have had to fall back third of a mile. but says the attacks by the Germans on the marsh were repulsed.
 Aside from this battle the fighting in the various other theatres continues to be carried out mainly by the artil- lery ana SulalI TcCouHOiNciAhS ei'n raiding parties In Rumania the ex- tremely cold weather has virtually put an end to the operations for the mo ment.
 Lively fighting has taken place on the famous Dead Man Hill in the Yer dun region of France, but no details of it have been made public. Recip- rocaI artillery duels, which have reached considerable proportions at several points, are being fought from the Swiss frontier to the North sea.
 The British treasury. under the de- fcnse of the realm act. will shortly requisition such foreign securities held in Great Britain as may be required to strengthen the country's financial po- sition
 The British labor conference at Man chester by vote of more than 10 l has gone on record as being against an immediate offer of peace proposals
 RUSSIAN REPORT
 Petrograd. January 25.- (via Lon oon, British Admiralty per Wireless Press.)-Desperate fighting is still in progress ins the Riga region on the Russian front, the war office an nounced today. Further attacks by the Germans in the Tyrul marsh dis attack they were dislodged near the ,easterly outskirts of the marsh and driven back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
FIGHTS MAIL HOUSES

l Washington, January o5.-(Special.) ) The trade at home" movement was given a fine impetus in the House when
 a battle. initiated and conducted by Rep lresehtattva Elaekl laon of tigs FoIrth Ala
 bama district, resulted in striking from the postoffice appropriation bill the so- called mail order provision.
 1 This provision, in effect would have permitted prospective buyers to enclose orders addressed from Alabama and other states to the populous centers of New York, Chicago, St. Lotus and other cities, in unstamped envelopes. the understand 1 ing being that such mailage would be paid for at destination at the usual rate,
 plus 50 per cent, or cents.
 l Had this provision become law, mer- chants doing great mail order business would have discontinued the present poli- | cy of enclosing a stamped envelope, which when not returned with an order, repre- sents total loss. On the other hand. with this loss elimina ted, merchants could very easily afford to pay cents for each 1 letter returned unstamped but which con ] tained an order.
 l For six years MT. Blackmon successful ] ly opposed this movement in commit tee. This session, however, it slipped l out and was offered as an amendment on the floor of the House MT. Blackmon 1 instantly took hold of the situation, and the House. when the meaning of the pro- vision was explained. rejected it by a majority of POP.
 I It was a fight between the mail or der'' and trade at home" movements, and Mr. Blackmon and colleagues were decidedly of the opinion that the latter should be encouraged and the former put completely out of business. if possible. CONGRESS LOSES TIME Washington. January 25.-(Special.) Thomas w. Lawson, In forcing Congress to investigate the Teak of the Presi- dents so-called peace message not only caused a great loss of precious hours and subjected the House to considerable criticism, but. at the same time, opened a new avenue through which the gov ernment could easily expend the few re-
 maining dollars in the public treasury. In other words. it is estimated that the will cost the government. for certainty, S5,000 and probably $100,- GOO.
 A very conservative member of Con-
 gress declares that the minimum fee to be paid Sherman l.. Whipple, Boston at- torney conducting the Teak case for the government, will be $25,000, with an understanding that if the scope of the in vestigation is extended the fee will be accordingly increased.
 Printing. witness fees, mileage, steno- graphic fees and the expenses of the members while conducting the hearing in New York, will this member declares easily run the total, to within striking distance of the s10o.0O0 mark.
 The expenses will completely wipe out the contingency fund of the House. That fund, containing at present only a few thousand dollars, must be replenished be- fore the leak bills can. be paid. The committee was not subjected to linn itation in making financial arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Would Regulate Tenderloin

San Francisco, January 2b.-New regu- lations for the uptown tenderloin were made public today by Mayor Rolph. Dancing in cafes on Sundays and on week day afternoons is prohibited: all boxes and booths in cafes and restau- rants must be removed. no unescorted women are permitted in cabarets at night, and no employe of cabaret or restau< rant Is permitted to introduce mon and women patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
PRESIDENT SPLINTERS ANOTHER PRECEDENT OF OFFICE HE HOLDS
Walks Over to Treasury Department to Make Social Call on His
 S0n-in-Law, McAdoo

Washington, January 25.-President Wilson broke another precedent today when he walked over to the treasury department from the White House to sec Secretary McAdoo in his private office. It was said that unimportant routine matters were discussed during the short visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Resolution Offered to Re- affirm Policy of Washing
 ton and Jefferson
ALLIANCES WITH
 EUROPE WILL BE
 BITTERLY FOUGHT
Democrats Will Try to Stop Discus sion, But in End May Vote
 With Republicans and Pass Measure
Washington, January J 25.

\ Washington, J anuary %. e Ground work for the expected Yattack in the Senate on Presl- dent Wilson's proposal that the United States join a league for peace was laid today in a resolution introduced by Sen ator Borah, reaffirming as a national policy the doctrine of mo entangling alliances laid hdown by Washington and lief kferson.
 z Unlike the pending Cummins Iresolution, Senator Borah' s l proposal makes no direct ref I efence to the Presidents peace address, but it's adoption would lcommit the Senate uin all mat Iters coming before it touching 1.-the intent or affairs of foreign countries to conform it's acts to athese time honored principles lsolong and so happily a part of tour own policies. ,"
 ! There was no debate on the resolu- ton. but after it's introduction demo- psratic members of the foreign relations eonmittee vert into informal confer ence and made plans to forestall dis { <cussion of the matter on the floor be- fore the committee has received it. S1'hey declared discussion at this time would be futile and needlessly would disrupt Senate business.
 f7ShoeoA Loioti, III PicSCutii6 tiic iCSolu- ton, asked that it go over for a day, but he did not reveal whether he would make an effort to call it up tomorrow Senator Cummins also declined to say whether he would press at tomorrow's session his resolution setting aside next week for debate on the Presidents ad- dress.
 LONG PREAMBLE
 In long preamble, the Borah resolu- ton quotes Washington's declaration m his farewell address that lit must be un- wise in us to duplicate ourselves by ar tifcial ties in the affairs of the old world; letter written by Jefferson, de- clarng that "our first and fundamental maxim should be never to entangle our- selves in the broils of Europe and Mon roe's historic message to Congress laying down the doctrine of America for Amer jeans. The resolution then says:
 Whereas The policies thus early an nounced by Washington, Jefferson and Monroe and ever since adhered to by this country. regardless of political par ties, have contributed greatly to the peace and happiness of the people of the United States, and
 Whereas, We believe any material de- parture from thse policies would be
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The Ozark spectator., 1917-02-03
Barnes
Weather is fine at present.

Weather is fine at present.
 Literary is progressing nicely at this place.
 Jessie Bohanon spent Sunday with Roy Turner.
 Miss Emma Childers visited with Carrie Plymale Sunday.
 Mir. E. s. Turner is off survey ing this week.
 Mrs. J. H. Childers spent Sun day at J. P. Plymale
 MT. and Mrs. S.H, Bailey went to Dennin7 Wednesday. return ing home Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Gambrell visited home folks from Sunday until Tuesday, near White Oak.
 Mrs. G. E. Horton spent Mon- day at Mrs F. H. Plymale. Also at Mrs. R. Devole's Tuesday.
 Mrs. Otto Horton was a pleas ant caller at Jeff Woolsey's Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Annie Hallum visited at Leona Plymale's. Sunday even- ing.
 There will be preaching at North Liberty Sunday at eleven o'clock. Every body come
 Mir. Emory and Chester Ply male of Cecil visited home folks Saturday night and Sunday. at Barnes.
 Everybody is singing No body knows how dry l am, no bod seems to give a darn since Ark. went bone dry. We'll, as news is scarce will ring of JEFF & MUTT,