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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12

Petrograd, May lO.-via London, May 11)-An appeal to the peoples of the world concerning the calling of peace confer erce in neutral country will be pub Hshed immediately by the council of soldiers and workmens delegates. ac- coidng to resolution adopted at meet ing yesterday of the executive commit tee of the council The committee also resolved to send delegation to esta b. fish relations with the socialist dele gates at Stockholm and to send dele gates to neutral and allied countries to further the peace movement.
 It was resolved to call a conference of the Socialist mternationale and to in vite to the conference representatives of all parties agreeing with the councils appeal. The resolutions adopted by the executive committee included:
 1. To convoke conference of the So- cialist Internationale.
 ?. To invite to attend the conference representatives of all parties and fac- ticns of tue international proletariat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
COMMISSION WHICH WILL GO ID RUSSIA NAMED BY WILSON Personnel of Body Shows What Great Importance,
 Is Attached to This
 Special Mission

Washington, May 11.-Official announce ment today of the personnel of the American commission to Russia marked forward step in President Wilson's ef- fort to thwart Germanys intrigues for separate peace with the new democracy, and to hold the provisional government fast to the cause of the world against Prussian autocracy.
 Headed by Elihu Root. with powers of special ambassador. the personnel of the commission was chosen with special regard to conditions in Prussia and the character of the new government.
 Besides MT. Root, who represents the element of statesmanship with the dis tinction of having held many high. of fees in the United States. the commits sion comprises a socialist, a labor leader, a banker a manufacturer, business man, a man celebrated for his interna- tional activities in human welfare and ranking army and navy officers. The
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
Lower House of China
 Votes Not to Declare War

rPeking. May 11.-After riotous secret Session lasting throughout Thursday night, the House of Representatives re- fused to pass a resolution declaring war on Germany.
 The House of Parliament was sur- rounded by nnPb which demanded war. making threats of violence Under the orders of Premier Tuan Chi-Jui troops finally dispersed the mob
 The premier addressed the House urg- ing Parliament to resist military pres sure on the ground that 1t threatens the repEblic. ll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
Felix Diaz Reported Killed

E,l Paso. Tex, May 11.-A report tha. Gen. Felix Diaz. nephew Of Porfirio Diaz former President of Mexico, had been shot and killed by General Cali mayor, a former Zapata commander, was brought to Mexican government secret service officials today by a Mexican from southern Mexico. This statement was made officially today by Andres Garcia. inspector general of Mexican consulates in the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
BALFOUR ARRIVES

New York, May 11.-Arthur James Bal four, Great Britains secretary of state for foreign affairs, and members of the British commission accompanying him to this country, received welcome of amazing proportions on their arrival from late today. MT Balfour was so impressed by what he termed the whole-hearted exhibition of enthusiasm everywhere, that later in speech at the city hall he asserted that if those on the other side of the Atlantic could have had a glimpse of it, there would be re. newed determination to carry the strug- gle on at all sacrifices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12

Washington, May 1-Sensaonal charges that lobby of flood gamblers of them of immense wealth al ready in Washington seeking defeat the admins traton control bls made tonight formal
 Assistant Secretary Vrooman of the department agriculture.
 Anies
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
Mississippi-Alabama Fair
 Association to Buy Bonds
 to Be Given as Premiums

Washington, May 11.-(Special) The Mississippi-Al Alabama Fair associa- tion of Meridian this morning te,e- graphed the bureau of publicity of liberty loan of 1917 that the fair as- sociation will subscribe to 5000 of the liberty loan bonds of small de- nominations, to be given as premiums in the 1917 fair. which begins Octo- Der IS.
 The association may later subscriba for more of the bonds for a similar purpose. The association intends IS far as possible to substitute liberty bonds for premiums in place of money awards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
Gore Introduces Food Bill

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12


 Never in the history of the world have business men shown as much patriotism and unselfishness as have been mani fested since the war began by the busi- ness men of America. An overwhelming majority of them have been as ready to place their business organizations and their personal services and their wealth at the disposal of the federal govern ment in this crisis as the. young men have been to do the actual fighting.
 SOME OF IMMENSE WEALTH
 s'However, this attitude has not been universal. There are food spectators, food cornerers and food gamblers, some of them men of immense wealth and others of very small means, who are to- day taking advantage of war conditions to exploit their fellow citizens to the full extent of their ability. These men are allies of the Kaiser and are oosng their utmost to defeat the patriotic pur- poses of the nation. Wherever they are seen, in high places, or in low, they should be condemned and made feel the loathing and contempt of every patriotic American These men will be taken care of in due time by national. state and municipal legislation, but until such leg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12

New York May 11-summing up the from all battle fronts the Associated Press says:
 Bitter attacks by the troops Grown Prince Rupprect and the German price being made against the positions vital the deenses of Lens and Laon held by the British and French Field Marshal Hag and General Nvee holding their gains and throwing back the attacking Germans with heavy losses
 South of the Souchez river of the natural barriers to Les the Germans have made third attempt recapture the positions taken by the British Thursday and for third time have been thrown back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
M0n7entQry FO0ting Gained

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
Future Trading in May Wheat Stopped

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12

islation can be enacted the only effective power that can be brought against them is the power of an outraged public senti- ment and that should be used vigorously and mercilessy.
 ACTUALLY IN WASHINGTON
 T am told that some of these men are actually in Washington today. conduct ing lobby against the request of Presi- dent Wilson that Congress empower him and his cabinet to take the necessary means to mobilize the agricultural re- sources of this nation for victory. They are urging every specious theoretical and imaginary argument against the granting of war powers to the President and his cabinet. and they are at present directing their principal attack against the laws which have been introduced by the agricultural committee of the House with view to putting the department Of agriculture on war basis. That step should have been taken several weeks ago. The bills now before Congress have been demonstrated to be absolutely es- sential war powers.
 The unpatriotic and disloyal lobby that is trying to defeat the determination of Congress and of the people of this coun- try to put the agricultural resources of the nation on an efficiency basis on this crisis should be made to feel the con- demnation of every real American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
Haitian Congress Refuses
 to Declare War on Germany

Port au Prince, Hayti, May u.-Con- gress today refused to declare war on Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-12
British and French Are Holding Vital Positions Despite Great Attacks

Great Gray Waves of Germans Are Being Thrown Forward to Win Back Lost Ground Which Is Necessary for Successful Defense of Lens and LaOn and Man-Power Is Reck-
 lessly Spent in Futile Efforts
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14
Dundee
Society Notes

Miss Lillian Walton of York, Neb.,
was the guest during part of the holi-
days OF her cousin, Miss Beatrice
Walton. .
Mrs. ]. NJ. Dow was the guest last
week of her son, Mr.. Norman Dow,
and Mrs. Dow,
The Ladies Aid society of the Dun
dee Presbyterian church met last Fri
day with Mrs. D. L. Johnston. The
next meeting will be january 10 at
the home of Mrs. McMartin, STOP
Webster street.
Miss Florence Dow has returned to
Oberlin college
Ruth Hamilton has returned to
Dana hall, Wellesley.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brandeis have
returned from a trip to Chicago7
The Dundee circle Of the c. c. L.
met Monday with Mrs. A. L. Green.
Mrs. Edward Johnson Of the Omaha
Woman's club talked on better movie
films for children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Rogers and
family moved into their new home at
S202 Cass street during the holiday
season. ..
Mrs. c. w. Turner of Fremont was
the guest last week of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Redick.
Mildred Larson entertained num-
Der OF her young friends last Satur-
day. 49,
Maud Miller was the guest last
! week OF Miss Mary Leslie.
| Miss Helen Hoagland left last Sun
day for her school at Tenacre, We'll
lesley.
MIR. and Mrs. Leonard Abercrombie
and son have returned from Houston
Tex. where they spent the Christmas
holidays. ..' co..
The Bachelors club gave a dance
Tuesday evening at Harte hall. Il,
Miss Louise Mcpherson of Their
mont, Md, was guest last week Of
Mrs. Herbert Rogers.
Miss Catherine Corey returned to
her school at the Peru Normal after
spending the holidays at home.
The Thursday morning Bible class
met with Mrs. Frank Carmichael last
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14

Elmer Thomas will talk on Definite
Cooperation" Rev. II. B. Speer.
Definite Prayer and Rev. ]. E.
Young, Definite Giving Mrs. c, d.
Scott will lead some young campaign
ers in Rotations
The Dundee Catholic Circle will
meet Monday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs. Mark c. Walker, 1909 South
Thirty-second street, at o'clock.
ChapterSk. of the P. L. o. Sister
hood will meet at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning for an all-day meeting at the
home ofcMrs. F. M. Cox, 405 North
Thirty-ninth street The hostess will
be assisted by Mrs. Terry Reimers.
The time will be spent sewing for the
Visiting Nurse association.
The Omaha Story Tellers' League
will meet with Miss Jennie Redheld
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Philip
WEIGH, who has charge of the pro
gram, will tell the>story of the life OF
the composer, Flothow; Miss Enaa
Rosicky will tell the story Of his
opera, Martha and Mrs. Joseph
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14

Christian association secretaries for
student work, will speak at the vesper
services at the association building at
4!30 o'clock today.
The Tennyson cirle of the c. L. S.
c. will meet at the library at p. m.
Monday. The lesson will be the
chapters 9 and 10 in France Under
the Republic and will be led by
Mrs. A. F. Curtiss. Mrs. R. E, Tarrot
will give the spirit of French Let
ters.">
The time of the meeting has been
changed because Of the Powys lee
ture.
The Daughters of Nebraska in New
York will give their annual dinner at
Hotel Belleclaire Thursday evening
February |, at 2 o'clock. This dinner
will be given in celebration Of Ne.
braska's fiftieth anniversary of state
hood. An informal reception will fol
low the dinner, with dancing and
cards. Nebraskans visiting New York
are invited. Tickets may be secured
from Mrs. Hal T. Beans. 6l5 West
One Hundred and Seventy-sixth
street
The Omaha Woman's club is con.
sidering the passage of resolutions
favoring the use OF all fees received
by the federal government in naturali.
cation matters, estimated at 100000
in the last nine years, to supply the
needs OF the foreign-born population
Of the United States for educationa
training in public schools, and for the
betterment Of our alien population
II passed, the club will petition the
Nebraska congressional delegation tc
work for the passage of such bill
The Woman's auxiliary OF St
PauPs Episcopal church will conduc
sale "Wednesday at the grocer,
store of Louis Ziev, on the corner O
Thirty-third and California streets
Mr.. Ziev has turned over TO the or
ganization for the day the content.
of the store and will allow them ;
percentage on all their sales. Sew
eral of the Omaha wholesalers hay,
also donated food for sale. At
tractive invitations have been sen
out by the women to all their Friends
asking for their patronage on Wed
nesday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14
Ralston
Social Gossip

DR.. Pugsley, surgeon for the Ma
tional Guards at Fort Crook, who re-
Gently returned from Texas was a
visitor at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. R.
7. Propst Sunday.
Mr.. John R. Polin of Taibau, N.
NJ, spent few days here the last
week with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stamp of Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14

were visiting in Ralston Friday eve
ming.
Mr.. Dave Ham visited with home
folks a few days the last week.
Mr.. Joseph W. Polin of Plattsmouth
was an over night visitor here and
left the next day for visit OF Plain
view, Neb.
Mrs. George Meadows was shop
ping in Omaha last Wednesday.
Miss Valade Rodeman was visiting
friends in Omaha Friday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14
Building Fell On Him, 4
He Wants Biq DAMAGES

Setting forth that while employed
by the Union Pacific at Grand Island.
Neb., building fell on him, causing
permanent injuries, Andrew Cidlo has
filed suit for $4,000 damages in dis
trict court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14

Lawrence will tell Van Dykes q
Handful OF Clay"
Miss Irma Podolak will illustrate
Miss Emma McRae's piano study lee
ture by musical selections at the Bust
ness Women's club Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. G. II. Devereux was elected
president of the Central Park Moth
ers' league at the meeting FRIDAY IN
the school auditorium. Mrs: u. r
Brewster is vice president; Mrs. Z.
A. Adams, secretary, and Mrs. I. b.
TAYLOR, treasurer. Rev. Cleveland ad-
dressed the club on plans tor COM
batting the high cost of living.
There will be a called meeting OF
the scholarship trustees OF the Ne
braska Federation OF Women's Clubs
and the advisory members OF the COM
.fnittee at the Hotel Fontenelle, Tues
day, January %. All applications tor
scholarships or loans must be made
to Mrs. James c. Dahlman, Georgia
avenue and Hickory streets, before
that date. 5.
William II. Houghton, an evangelis'
tic singer, will lead the prayers OF the
Business Women's council Tuesday
at the court house. Luncheon will be
served by women of the North>Pres.
byterian church during the hours Of
II to O'Clock.
The Association OF Collegiate
Alumnae will hold its annual lunch
con next Saturday at ! o'clock at the
Hotel Fontenelle. Special bushes:
having to do with the reorganization
OF the club committees and the lorna
ton OF a new one, the ciyics com
mittee, for which ambitious plans are
in the making, will be taken up
Reservations for the luncheon are
being received by Mrs. Anan Ray,
mond, the secretary. and Miss kutf
Mcdonald, treasurer.
The music section meets Monda,
at 4 o'clock at the Young Women
Christian association. The program
on Mozarfs Don Giovanni will b
lead by Mrs. G. M. Tunnison.
Mrs. F. R. Nelson will entertain thu
Fontenelle chapter Of Eastern Sta
on Wednesday at p. m. She viii
be assisted by the following women
Mesdames f. N. Bonell. Henry Simp
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14

week. This week.it meets with Mrs.
J. w. Marshell.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Selby enter
tanned the Harmony club last evening.
The Young Married Peoples club
gave dance Friday evening at the
Harte hall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14
8 Keep-Well Rules

Keep out of crowds as much as
possible.
Sleep ina room with the win
dows wide open.
See that your office Or shop is
well ventilated.
walk mile in the open air twice
a day.
Cover up each cough and sneezc
with your pocket handkerchief for
the protection of others.
Don't spit on the sidewalk, and
help enforce the ordinance against it.
Don't overeat. Daily Papers.
Il these precautions fail you, don't
wait until your bones begin to ache,
lake "Seventy-sevenp at the first chill
or SILVER to break up the Cold.
At druggists. Csc. or mailed.
HumphSsys' Homeo. Medicine Co.. fks
William Street. New York.
Acknowledgement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-14

Miss Irma Podolak will illustrate
Miss Emma McRae's piano study lee
ture by musical selections at the Bust
ness Women's club Tuesday even
ing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-19
GERMAN Germ
PLOT PROBE IS
BEING TRACED

ny United Press Leased Wire
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 70.
While chemists are seeking
TO Identity serms found with
the tetanus baollll inoouiated
Three Germans are now In
scattered broadcast thru West.
err Kansas by German sgents.
federal officers are spreading
net which 10 expected TO re-
suit In additional arrests.
Three Germans arc now In.
custody.
State officials are also making
every effort TO learn In what add
tional districts the malignant plas
tors were distributed In order "a
forestall unnecessary cpntagion.
Tempered Win
The court plasters. investigators
have found. are marked \. Shure
& Co. 80, Chicago. Inquiry OF Ma.
than Shurc a Co today established
the fact that the Chicago firm
merely acts as middlemen for
Bauer & Black.
~ iahWhAa hftHAAfAA VI tAA'A
a Black. stated TO federal lnvesti'
gators that n court plastsrs from
his firm had been used to spread
disease they had been "doctored
after leaving the factory
1T certainly Is possible plasters
can be used 20 spread disease. .
Black told special agents. when
ever the plaster is spread over an
open wound or even scratch. II
gives the germ an opportunity 10
set a foothold in the blood OF the
intended victim
SheriNs Uncover Plots
There are three sheets OF plaster
IN each pac kage. Prod Robertson.
district attorney. said. When sont
out from the factory there are 80
sheets TO tho package. The ped.
dlers sold or gave away tho ro-
ducod packets.
The discovery Of tho plot was
made by two Western Kansas sher.
ifs. whose names the federal Off.
Gals refuse 20 reveal The officers
became suspicious when the ped.
dlers. who spoke with a German
accent. generously left samples
where they could not sell their
wares.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-19

Tho funeral services OF Mrs. u.
u. Dale. mother OF G, Allen Dale.
former city couisi,man. will be
held Sunday morning from the In.
ternatlonal Bible Students associ.
alton tabernacle. liit Seventh ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-19

Seattle groeera. $500 strong. col.
ohratod their annual picnic at Wild.
wood park. Wednesday. Automo.
biles, furnished by 500 grocers
supplied the transportation 10 tho
ferry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-19
NOTIFY FARMERS

Six hundred letters were sent out
by County Agrfculturist Floyd w.
RAIDER Wednesday. to farmers OF
King county. informing them OF
the opening OF tho new farmers
public market on wcstinke ave.
on Saturday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-19


Aes Tad, ta.s
ind lever
ssesa anywhere Ne Charge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-19
Friday Hour Sales
No mail telephone G. o. D. orders accepted Friday
Hour Sales and the night to limit quantities is reserved
10 to II

Cotton Pcttleoats-Pifty
Petticnts priced for a
quick cleanup. They are
from the regular stock
and are made OF Sateen
and Heatherbloom, in
plain pink. blue and
white, and white with
fancy floral and striped
nounces. They have
elastic waist band and
sell regular at sl25.
ii45 and sf.s5. Special
for this hour. 7E-
choice. ........ wv
Ribbons - 100 yards In
short lengths OF y 10
2lz yarde The assert.
ment consists OF fancy
warp prints. checks. and
plain MORE. Regular 20c
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-02-21
KENTUCKY TOBACCO

That the tobacco growers of Ken
lucky should be recognized as form
ing al important factor in the mark
cts is manifest iron. a study of the
recent bulletins issued from the
Cnitei States Department of Agrl-
culture. Tho produttio in the year
1916 rs not &" bumper in quanti-
~ but also in the aggregate farm
value. Kentucky leads all other
States i'm this important farm pro-
duct. exceeding her closest competi-
to-. North Carolina, by 259,60O, 900
pounds with yield TO the growers
of S20,12i000 more than any other
State. More tobscco was produced
in this State last year than the COM
bined output OF any other three
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-02-21
COUNTY POLITICS.
DEMOCRATIC.

SHERIFF-We are authorized to
announce =. T.. Bennett as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for Sheriff of Ohio county. Primary
Saturday, August 4, 1917.
JAILER-WE are authorized to
announce J. l.. CoIyer as a candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Jailer of Ohio county. Primary Aug.
4, 1917.
JAILER-We are authorized to
announce Newton II. Baize as a can
didate for Jailer of Ohio county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party. Primary August 4, 1917.
CLERK-We are authorized to an
nounce Guy +. Robertson as a cam
didate for Clerk of the Ohio County
Court, subject to the action of the
Democratic party. Primary August
4, 1917.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-02-21
ACTION IMPERATIVE!

There will he a meeting at the
court house Saturday morning for
the purpose of devising ways and
means of bringing the Central Fed
eral Highway through Ohio county.
At that meeting it is possible that
it will be settled, once for all.
whether or not the citizens of this
county want the road. You know
whether you favor the proposition
or not We know our sentiments,
and have expressed them in an ar
ticle on our first page. Now, it is
up to YOU to come to this meeting,
and let those who are working to Sc
cure the highway know where you
stand. Will you do it? ACTION is
imperative,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1917-02-21
GIVES PROOF OF
GHOULISH DEEDS
AT WRECK SCENE

Bold attempts were made to rob
the injured and dead during the ex-
citement following the grade-cross-
ing accident at Thirtieth and Broad
way last Monday night, according to
the information in the hands of Act
ing Coroner William T. Kammerer
and the police. In several instances,
it is believed, that the thieves were
successful in their efforts and escap-
ed with money and valuables.
Railroad officials have Informed
Mr.. Kammerer of instances where
men We're seen to steal from the in
jured and make way with their
booty. Edward Ratterman, under
taker, saw man secure a large roll
OF money and run from the scene.
He called to the man. but he escap-
ed. Mr.. Ratterman said the roll
looked as if it contained several hun
dred dollars.
The only report that has been
made to Coroner Kammerer of val
uables missing has come from the
family Of Miss Florence Vessels.
who say gold watch she wore when
she met death is missing. A search
of her effects failed to show any
trace of 1t.
A man was found by Coroner
kammerer attempting to steal
purse belonging to Miss Alma Ritter.
The purse was taken from the man.
1t contained a gold watch. $40 in
money. lavalliere and several val
liable pieces Of jewelry. This prop
erty has been turned over to the
Ritter family
One large diamond ring. a cluster
diamond ring. one gold ring and a
lavalliere. the property of Mrs. Flor
ence Vessels. were taken in charge
by Mr.. Kammerer and turned over
to the family.
That some persons who arrived on
the scene Of the accident shortly af-
ter paid no attention to the injured,
but did heir best to steal what they
could. is indicated by reports that
have come to the police.-Louisville
Post.