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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
WILL WITHDRAW AND
PERMIT F2tE-f0R-All
Washington Hears President Has Dc
cided to Let Mexicans Fight Out
Their Own salvation.

Washington, Jan. 12.--The with
drawal of General Pershings "puni-
tive column from Northern Mexico
will follow close on the heels of the
final conference of the Mexican
American joint commission next Mon
day, according to authoritative in
formation in Washington tonight.
Complete plans for the withdrawal
OF the Pershing expedition have been
framed by the War Department, and
1t is understood that the withdrawal
of the troops will initiate complete
hands off, policy toward Mexico.
The administration. 1t was stated
tonight has reached a point where
1t is prepared to cease entirely all in
reference in Mexico, and to allow the
contending factions to work out their
own salvation. The plans. 1t is under
stood, contemplate the withdrawal of
all support, moral or material, from
the Carranza government, and the
maintenance of an attitude of strict
impartiality as between the Carranza
organization and the various groups
or Mexicans opposed to 1t. The with
orawal of the Pershing troops is ex-
pected to be the first move toward
this policy.
Inc state Department today. in its
investigation of the circumstances
surrounding the death OF Louis
Antin, who accompanied Mexican
Amhassad Designate Arrcdondo to
Mexico, received report from Con-
SUI Williams at San Luis Potost. The
American attache of the NarranGa
government was i'll when ho reached
san LUIS Potosi. and died OF "Cere-
brat con gostion" an hour after attend
ing banquet The burial. according
to Consul Williams, was hurried
affair Unless D'Antin's widow re-
quests thatAthe body he exhaH4ed and
examined. the State Department Will
take no further action
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 1.-THE alb
solute elimination of liquor from
the State of Georgia Will be at
tempted in the next session of the
state Legislature. Supported by
the recent decision of the United
State Supreme Court, upholding
the Webb Kenyon law. and which
is directly in support of the con-
tention made by Governor Harris
to members of the Legislature.
both House and Senate, and in his
last message. efforts are going TO
be made to either restrict the ship
ments to n considerably lesser
amount than the two quarts now
allowed by law or eliminate the
shipments entirely. This effort too
VIII be carried, by members of the
Legislature, to the point of maxi
ing 1t misdemeanor to have liquor
IN possession. Meaning that pro-
hibiton Is going to again be an i'm
portant factor If not a fight in the
next session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
SOUTHSIDE
Thief Steals Telephone.

early yesterday morning "A bold
thief entered the Southern Railway
station and removed the toll tele-
phone box from the wall. taking the
telephone as well as the coin box in
his haste. Pieces of the telephone
and the coin container were found on
the railroad tracks near the station
1T is thought that the robber entered
the station early the night before. as
Il window was found open. and the
police also think the robbery was
committed by the same man who re-
Gently robbed the toll telephone used
by the Virginia Railway and Power
Company al Seventh and Perry
Streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
Suburban Citizens Organize.

The South Richmond Suburban AS
ISOLATION was organized last night in
Joint meeting OF the citizens Of
Woodland Heights and Forest Hiil.
and officers for. the coming year elect
ed. The association viii meet the
second Thursday night in every month,
aftd consider matter of civic welfare.
The following is the list of officers Of
the new league: President. John T.
Mordecai; vice. presidents, J. T.. Car
son, II. ". Jones. W f. Bryce. secrc-
sary and treasurer. W Henry Miller,
executive committee. Julius Hobson.
A. A. Adkins. II w. Jones, !. +. Ire
william, J W. Dodd j. z. Carson and
w. r Bryce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
REPORT OF DEATHS
AT BORDER DENIED

Nogales, Ariz.. Jan. 12.-Twelve
deaths have occurred among the
troops of the Alabama National Guard
since their arrival here two mouths
ago, according to an official state
ment made today by the military au
'horlties This statement followed
,he punhcation OF letter written by
j. G. Crane, of Nogales, to Jares u
Burke, of Visalia. Cal, in which II
was said there had been an average
OF hVe deaths day among the Ala
bama troops of pneumonia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
AUTO BANDITS GET $4,000.
Three Masked Men In Car Hold I'm
Messenger With PAYROLL

FlttAbufKs Jan Ia Three nask-
Ell highwaymen today held up an ex-
press messenger at Tarentum. near
here. end robbed him Of $4,000, the
payroll Of tbs Flaccus Glass Company.
The money had been sent from here
BY rail. and upon It's receipt at Taren-
tum was transferred 10 an automobile
Of the glass company. though still In
charge OF the messenger.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
Teacher Gets Loving rup

Az the midwinter banquet given
by the members of the Friendship
Wesley Bible Glass OF Asbury Meth
odist Church hast night in the Ma
sonic Temple. Hul Street and
cowardtn Avenue. loving cup was
presented 10 Judge Lawrence Y.
Pool, teacher OF the class About
seventy-five members OF the class
were present. and the cup was pre-
scented by Judge T.. H. Wells, of
Hastings Court. Part 2 Music and
speeches were other features OF the
program.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
Hox Party for Church.

A box and pie party was given last
night in the home of Mrs. r 6 Low
man. Edwards Avenue. for the benefit
of Oak Grove Baptist Church 4 mod
crate sum was realized. which win he
used In paying for work done on tho
hnrch.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
Hard on the LIONS.

The Rev. Charles Ii. SpurEeon's
keen wit was always based on sterling
common sense. One day he remark
ed to one OF his sons:
Can you tell me the reason why
the lions didn't eat Daniel?"
mo sir. Why was it?''
Because the most of him was back
bone and the rest was grit."-Tit- Bits
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13

Funeral services for Mrs. Dolly Et-
Ca Bosher. wife of John II Hosher. who
died yesterday morning st the home Of
ier father. ii. II Bawdeu. 1000 Bos-
ton avenue, Oak Grove. will he held at
the home Of the family this afternoon
az O'Clock, and intcrment will be in
MaurF Cemetery. Mrs. Bosher is sur
sired by her husband and infant child
besides her father and mother. two
listers and two brothers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-13
DUPONT PLANT At

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON GIVEN
 GEN. HARRISON
Confederate Commander-in- Chief Guest of Honor at the Tutwiler Hotel and
 Made Address

Gen. George P. Harrison. commander in chief of the United Confederate veter- ans. was the guest Of honor at a lea5heon given yesterday afternoon in the private dining room at the TutwiIer by camp Henry D. Clayton Sons of Veterans General Harrison made an address and spoke Of the plans for the approaching reunion at Washington. Among the other speakers were Senator Frank $. White Thomas Dozier, Judge Hugh Locke and Dr. o. T. Dozier
 A telegram was received from Gen. r. G. Bidding, commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans expressing his regrets at not being able to be present stating he had been called to join his regiment in the United States army.
 At o'clock yesterday afternoon, a re- ception was rendered General Harrison on the mezzanine floor of the Tutwiler, which was attended by a large crowd. The Boys Industrial School band gave a concert which was much enjoyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
LOEW'S BIJOU WILL BE
 READY FOR OPENING
Finishing Touches Are Being Made and Beautiful Playhouse Will
 Soon Be Completed

Finishing touches are being made at Loews Bijou, Birmingham latest and most beautiful playhouse, ard everything will be in readiness for the formal opening Monday April 16 A. E. Schiller. who represents the Loew interests in the south. is giving his personal attention to the finishing de- tails, and states the theatre will be absolutely complete in time for the opening. He states that the bill will include some of the biggest hits in vaudeville and first-run feature pie lures. He also states that everything in and about the theatre is new and the best that money can buy.
 Those who have seen the Bi1ou since it's transformation state that 1t seems impossible that such a change could have been made in the theatre and are carried away with its beauty and convenience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11

Perry, w. $. Welch. Corporal Brown of Company l.. Second infantry. which IS in camp here, and John D. Martin. All of the talks were greatly enjoyed and were very inspiring and much enthusiasm was manifested.
 The theatre was crowded to it's capacity and there was much cheering, applause and the waving of flags. A committee composed of T. T. Huey. Dr. J. S. Win ters and Dr. G. D. Waller was ap- pointed to draw up resolutions, which they did. and J. A. Snider made a motion that the chairman appoint a committee of five men to confer with the home guard organized in Birmingham last night and see just what their duties would be and this was done, the fol- lowing being appointed on the commit tee; T. T. Huey, Dr. J. S. Winters. Dr. George D. Waller, J. A. Snider and C. l.. Dabbs,
 A motion was made by Dr. Winters that the citizens of Bessemer extend cordial welcome to Company L. Second infantry and this was unanimously adopted.
 The following resolution was passed and the secretary was instructed to forward same to the colonel in charge of the reg iment: Be it
 Resolved That we the citizens of Bessemer, welcome Company l., Second infantry, to Bessemer, and it is our de- sire that said company be allowed to re- main in Bessemer''
 This resolution was passed when it was stated that the company would be trans- ferred to Pratt City Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
American Liner New York Strikes Mine, But Escapes
 Without Serious Damage

Liverpool, April 1o-The American line steamer New York. bound from New York for Liverpool, struck mine last night when nearing her destination. The ex- plosion occurred on the port bow of the vessel and distress signals were immed- lately sent out.
 Nearby vessels went to the assistance of the liner and all her passengers were taken off and brought to the landing stage here. It was found that the dam age, which was confined to the forepart of the vessel was not serious and the New York was able to make her pier under her own steam. The vessel had shipped some water, but her appearance as she came into the river suggested nothing more than that she was heavily laden. When the New York was moored large gang of dock workers Immee- lately began to discharge the cargo so as to enable the steamer to go into dry dock as early as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
Appeals Court Rulings

Montgomery, April 10-(Special. )-Rul- ings on applications for rehearings hand ed down by the court of appeals Tuesday afternoon follow:
 Per Curiam-Gus Shiver vs. Phillips Boyd Publishing company, from Coffee circuit court; application overruled; opin- ion extended
 Frank Moragne vs. the state of Ala bama, from Jefferson criminal court, ap- plication overruied
 Grady Johnson vs. the state of Ala bama, ex rel, etc.. from Marshall circuit court; application overruled.
 Decisions rendered by the court of ap- peals folow
 Brown, P. J-Mobile Light and Railroad company vs. John H. McEyoy, from Mo- bile law and equity court; affirmed.
 J. H. Natzke vs. George stuart, Jr., from Mobile law and equity court; re- versed and rendered.
 Bricken, J-R. c. Smith vs. the state of Ala bama. from Dallas circuit court; affirmed.
 John Ben Holston vs. the state of Ala bama, from Barbour circuit court; af- firmed
 Charlie Johnson vs. the state of Ala bama. from Jefferson criminal court; af- firmed.
 The state of Alabama vs. Jlnius J. Pearce, from Calhoun circuit court; af- flrmed.
 Stanford, J.-Mitchell Wells vs the state of Alabama, from Covington circuit court: affirmed
 Rudolph Jones vs. the state of Alabama, from Geneva circuit court; affirmed.
 Nathan Finley vs. the state of Ala bama, from Shelby county court; af- firmed.
 Joe Sims vs. the state of Alabama, from Marshall circuit court; reversed and remanded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
WIRELESS STATIONS
 TO BE DISMANTLED
The Government Orders All Private Wireless Stations to Be Dis
 continued at Once

All private wireless stations in this dis trict must be discontinued and disman- tied at once under orders from the Unl- ted States government. There are l5 licensed stations in and around Birming- ham and about 20 others that are not licensed. All these will have to go. Re- gently the Radio club, through its pres ident, w. O. Watkins of West End, ten- dered the services Of It's members 10 the government and in response were thanked for their offer, but were in- formed that all amateur wireless stations must he dismantled at once. The follow ing telegram was received by Mir. Wat kins; Tn reply to your offer Of services, will say it is much appreciated. but is not available at this time The depart ment has decided to call on all amateur wireless operators to dismanue complete ly their stations at once. You will please notify all the members of your club Of this action and request them to dismantle at their earliest possible convenienca
 CHARLES HOLSTER,
 Radio Station 5th District"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
BOOKS ON CHEMISTRY
Appropriation Asked for Purchase of
 Books on Explosives

Birmingham chemists, having received the appeal from the government of the United States. are handicapped by the lack of information upon the manufac- ture of explosives and related subjects. But this will be corrected.
 Carl H. Milan, director of the Birming- ham public library, appeared before the commission yesterday and asked that the board appropriate sum not in excess of S400 for the purchase of number of books and periodicals about this matter.
 The commission, by unanimous vote, referred the matter to MT. Hornady, and he announced that he was very much in favor of making the appropriation. The list of books to be bought was made by Maj. J. H. Elliott and Dr. Picard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
JOINT MEETING TO
 COMPLETE DETAILS

John W. Sibley. chairman governors 5 reception committed; E. w. Brownell. chairman of governors banquet commit tee; John W. O'Neill. president Jefferson County Good Roads association; J. B. FL liott. president Jefferson County Bank head Highway association, have called a joint meeting in the private dining room for the purpose of completing the details in regard to the annual meeting of the United States Good Roads association that meets in Birmingham, April r to 20 Every citizen in Birmingham interested in the civic pride of the city is cordially invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11

House regarding plans for issuing bonds totalling S5,0O0, 100000 and treasury cer- tificates totalling s2 OOO, GOO. $S0OO oO0 COX of the bonds to be loaned to the entente allies. The bill for the issues will be introduced in the House tomorrow.
 ALLIES WANT LOANS
 The government is already in pos session of information that several of the allied nations will be glad to ac- cept loans from the United States. Russia and France probably will be among the first nations supplied.
 To quickly meet the demand for ships, examination was begun of the condition of the German merchant yes sells In American ports, which the gov ernment plans to use. It appeared probable that Maj. Gen. George Goe thals. builder of the Panama canal would be placed in charge of the con- struction of the great fleet of 190u wooden ocean going vessels for the shipping board.
 In it's consideration of ways of rais- ing large army, and at the same time keeping necessary industries going at full speed, the administration has dc. cided to consider separately the pro- duction of luxuries and the necessities of life. It is taken for granted that people will be willing to give up lux uries.
 TO CURTAIL LUXURIES
 In making exemptions for military service. if Congress authorizes the draft the government will take the position that if young men work in industries producing luxuries their labor Is not necessary and they will not be exempted. Just what will be classed as luxuries has not been de- termined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
BESSEMER CITIZENS PLEDGE LOYALTY Resolutions Indorsing Ac- tiOn of President Passed
 at Mass Meeting TO FIX DIPPING VATS Young Men of City to Compliment Lady Friends With Dance at
 the Armory-Historical
 Circle Meets
TO FIX DIPPING VATS

Besserner, April 10.-(Special.) )--The fol- lowing resolution was passed tonight at the mass meeting which was held at the Princess theatre by the citizens of Bessemer to organize home guard. Whereas, Reposng absolute confidence in the United States government and Knowing that it has done everything possible to avoid a rupture with the Ger man government and to keep peace with the world and further to safeguard our national honor declaration of war was absolutely inevitable
 Realizing that facts and their rela- tlons to the state of war now existing between our glorious land and the Ger man government, we as citizens of Bes- semer, Ala, in mass meeting assembled ap this, the 10th day of April, 1917, re- sy ve as follows:
 MS Americans, we do hereby pledge our unconditional loyalty to the government Of the United States and reaffirm our support of the President in safegua rding American rights on land and sea, in guarding the nation against hostile at- tacks and in upholding its international rights.
 Resolved further, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the President and that a copy be given to the press
 TT. T, HUEY,
 'J. S. WINTERS,
 GEORGE D. WALLER
 "Committee. The meeting was called to order by Gardner r. Goodwin, acting as chair man. After short talk by MT. Goodwin he introduced J. E. Iiaffner who made d stirring talk, in which he spoke of the united States glorious nation, and the most beautiful land the sun shone on. Maj. T. T. Huey, Spanish-Ame1.i- can war veteran, made a short talk as did pr. G. D. Waller, Dr. J. S.sWinters, Dr. F. P. Lacey, F. L. Huey, Ben G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11

fish a durable peace on the rights of na- tions to decide their own destiny.
 The Russian nation does not lust after the strengthening of its power abroad at the expense of other nations. It's aim is not to subjugate or humiliate anyone In the name of the higher principles of equity it has removed the chains which weighed upon the Polish people. But the Russian nation will not allow it's father land to come out of the great struggle humiliated and weakened in it's vital forces.
 BASIS OF POLICY
 These principles will constitute tEe basis of the foreign policy of the provisional government which will carry out unfailngly the popular will and safe guard the rights of our fatherland while observing the engagements entered into with our allies.
 The provisional government of free Russia has no right to hide the truth The state is in danger. Every effort must be made to have it let the country re- spond to the truth when it is told. not by sterile Impressions and not by discour- agement but by unanimous vigor with a view to treating a united national will
 This will give us new strength for the struggle and will procure our salvation. In this hour of rude trial let the whole country find in itself strength to consoli- date the liberty won and to devote itself to untiring labor for the welfare of free Russia.
 ''The provisional government which has given it's solemn oath to serve the people is firmly confident with the general and unanimous support of each one and all 1t will itself be able to do it's duty to it's country to the end.
 (Signed) 'IVOFF,
 President of the Council.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
DON'T BE BILIOUS, HEADACHY, SICK
 OR CONST|PATED Enjoy life! Liven your liver and bowels tonight and
 feel great Wake up with head clear. stomach sweet, breath
 right, cold gone.

Take one or two Cascarets tonight and enjoy the incest, gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced. Wake up feeling grand. your head will be clear, your tongue clean, breath sweet, stomac regulated and your liver and thirty feet of bowels active. Get box at any drug store now and get strengthened up by morning. Stop the headache biliousness, bad colds and bad days. Feel fit and ready for work or play. Cascarets do not gripe, sicken or inconvenience you the next day like salts, pills or calomel They're fine!
 Mothers should give a whole Cascaret anytime to cross, sick bilious or feversl children because it will act thoroughly and can not injure.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11

The proclamation issued by the Russian provisional government reads:
 Having examined the military situa- ton, the Russian government in the name of duty and country has decided to tell the people directly and openly the truth.
 TRUTH IS TOLD
 'The regime which now has been over thrown left the defense of the country in badly disorganized condition. By it's culpable inaction and it's inept meas ures 1t introduced disorganization into our finances. into provisioning and the trans port and supply of munitions to the army. It weakened the whole of our economic organization.
 "The provisional government with the active cooperation of the whole nation serious consequences of the old regime. The blood of many sons of the fatherland has been shed freely in the course of these two and half long years of war, but the country still is capable of pow erful blow at the enemy who occupies whole territories of our state and is now in the days of the birth of Russian lib- erty-threatening us with new and de- cisve thrust
 COST WHAT IT MAY 'The defense. cost it what it may of our national patrimony, and the deliver ance of the country from the enemy who invades our borders constitute the capital and the vital problem before our warriors who are defending the liberty of the peu- pie in close union with our allies.
 The government. deems 1t to be its duty to declare now that free Russia does not aim at the domination of other nations, at depriving them of their national patri- mony or at occupying by force foreign territories but that it's object is to estab-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
Robert l.. McCalley

Funeral services over the remains of Robert L. McCalley, aged 75 years, who died at 10 o'clock Monday night at his late residence. 1915 Cotton avenue, were held at the residence at 10:30 o'clock yes- terday morning, with the Rev. w. N. Claybrook officiating. The remains were sent to Huntsville at noon by the Shaw Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
Cubans Seize Austtian Shin

New York, April lo.-seizure of the Aus trian steamship Virginia. in Havana har- bor by the Cuban government, was an- nouneed here today by the Republic of Cuba News bureau. The Virginia is the only Austrian ship in Cuban waters. She registers 3563 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
Deaths and Funerals
Daniel Eyer, ST.

Daniel Eyer. Sr, aged S5 years, died at 4:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his late residence SOP South Eighteenth street. He is survived by four sons and four daughters. The remains will be sent to Cullman at noon today by Lige Loy for interment The deceased was a native of Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-11
FREE RUSSIA LS TELLING TRUTH TO
 PEOPLE OF NATION
Proclamation is Issued in Which 1t is Stated That Government Wants No More Territory, and That State is In Danger, and Whole COun-
 try Must Come Forward in Defense

Petrograd April 0Va London)The provisional sued lengthy deliver diately The provisional right hide