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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
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Newspapers of Germany Comment Unfavorably
 on Papal Peace Note

London, August 19.-The comment in German newspapers reaching Amster- dam is generally unfavorable to the pope's note, according to dispatches to the Exchange Telegraph company. The German Catholic papers express the deepest respect for the pope's initiative, but consider the note disquieting so far as it regards Germany's interests.
 The liberal newspapers view the note as an appeal of great hopefulness The Mcrgen Post says that 1t does not see why Germany should reject the appeal, adding that it is well to understand that neither the Alsace-Lorraine nor the Trentino questions can be submitted to any tribunal because such questiosn do not exist. iN@l*I
 The Tages Zeitung, according to the dispatches, declares that the popes peace proposals would mean Germany's ruin. The Vossische Zeitung asserts that Ger many will rapidly solve the Belgian question in conformity with the wishes of the pope, but declares that France must also give up all hopes of annexing Alsace-Lorraine and that peace must bring an equilibrium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Well Known Montgomery
 Boy DrOwns in Creek

Montgomery. August 1s.-(SpecialD James Emmett Churchwell. aged l7 years, was drowned in Garretts swimming pool. Catoma creek, five miles from the city, this afternoon. It Is believed he was seized with con-
 gestion when in the middle of the stream. After calling for help once the boy went under and never came up again. His cousin. Montee Kennedy, who was with him. endeavored to give assistance but without avail. The body has not been recovered. He was the son of John l.. Churchwell. promi-
 nent attache of the local postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
FAMOUS ST. MARK
 OF VENICE VICTIM
 OF ENEMY AIR RAID
One of the Greatest Won ders of the World Is Damaged by Austrian
 Bopbs

Rome, August 1s.-Austrian air planes which bombarded Venice last Tuesday dropped explosives on the civil hospital which formed part of the famous school of St. Mark. This school with it's neighboring statue of Gen. Bartolomeo Colleoni and the cell ebrated church of Saints John and Paul, containing monumental tombs of the Doges, is considered one of the greatest wonders of the world.
 The chief ward in St. Marks school with it's magnificent fifteenth century coffered ceiling was struck by bomb. One-third of the ceiling was destroyed, the falling fragments causing victims among the patients underneath.
 Fortunately no artistic damage was done either in the hall below or to the facade. The latter is decorated with unreplacable sculptures and bas reliefs. All the fragments of the cell ing were carefully assembled and will be preserved for reconstruction later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Colonel Henry c. Myers
 of Memphis Passes Away

Memphis. August 19.-Col. Henry C.. Myers, aged 69 years, died at his home here tonight from paralysis. MT. Myers served as secretary of state in Mis- sissippi at one time for seven years. He enlisted in the Confederate army when Is years of age and saw service under General Forrest He was pa rolled with his command by Gen. E. R. S. Canby at Gainesville, Ala. in 1S66
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
WATERWAY TRAFFIC MEETING WILL BE
 HELD IN MOBILE

Mobile, August 19-Walter Parker of New Orleans, assistant to Secretary of Commerce Redfield, in the development of interior waterway traffic arrived here tonight in company with former United States Senator Frank s. White of Bir- mingham to attend district meeting to- morrow of brokers and jobbers from Selma. Demopolis. Montgomery and Bir- mingham.
 At the meeting Mir. Parker will pre- sent the governments plan for increas- ing tonnage of waterways of Alabama through Mobile. Engineer Poland, sent here by Secretary Redfeld, will attend the conference
 From here Messrs. Palker and Poland will go to Birmingham to spend Tues day inspecting industrial plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Local Selection Board
 In Greenville, s. C., Recalls
 Men Claiming Exemption

Greenville, S. C., August 19.-Every mar of the first contingent of 407 regis trants who filed exemption claims in district No. of Greenville county has been summoned for re-examination, 1t was learned today. The local exemption board took this step, it was said. as a result of the recent order of Provost Marshal General Crowder cautioning boards to exempt men only when taking into service would throw dependents upon the government. The boards ac- tion was taken here to indicate that some of the men listed for exemption might be drafted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Allied Airmen Widen
 Scope of Their Raids on
 Towns Held by Germans

sas Van Gent. Holland, August 1s Terrific explosions of bombs dropped by entente allied airmen in raid shortly before midnight on Selzaete, Belgian town on the Dutch frontier IS miles north of Ghent, awakened all the inhab- itants of this town. German anu-alr- craft batteries were very active, some Of their shrapnel bursting over Sas Van Ghent.
 Ghent which in normal times has a population of 170,o0O also was raided by the entente allied aviators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
I. w. w. LEADERS
 ARE PLACED UNDER
 ARREST BY SOLDIERS
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(Continucd from Page One) be begun tomorrow, and if it is found that any of you ar rongfully held you will be released
 Later Major Watkins said the entire proceedings were under military orders and that no charges had been placed against the men. 4 deputy United States marshal who accompanied the soldiers did so only to identify the men arrested, he said.
 ROWAN ISSUES STATEMENT
 At the jail Rowan dictated and signed a statement, saying;
 "Tbe principal object of the strike of the lumber workers Is the eight hour day and sanitary conditions in the camps. We do not know of any reason why we should be arrested and detained or why our hall should be closed, as we are not breaking any law. We are not unpatriotic. Our prin- cipal demand Is for the eight-hour day, which has been adopted as a stan dard by the United States government 9on all government work
 There is nothing unlawful about demanding clean and sanitary con ditions in camps.
 NOT DISLOYAL
 "We have been accused of Icing un- patriotic and working against the United States government in the inter- ests of the German government. It also has been stated that the lumber work CTS strike has been financed by Ger man money. This Is absolutely untrue. The money has been contributed by i,,e o1a f,1. IL. country and some from working men of other countries
 We do not stand for the destruction i of property. We have no wish to burn up the forests or to burn up the crops. All we ask is decent conditions to live under and to work under We demand that this strike and this or ganization be fully investigated by the United States authorities and the re- suits published.
 STILL FIGHTING FIRE Our men engaged in fighting forest fires have not gone on strike. The strike calls which have been issued d. not apply to fire fighters. We believe that the great mass of 1 the people of the country are in fa- vor of things which are advocated by the I. w w. We know that the only | reason why we are subjected to per- secution is because if the conditions we demand are granted 1t would de, crease the profits made by the capl- l talistic class.
 All our claims and objects are suci as would promote the welfare of the men and women of the working class | upon which the security of any coun. l try depends"
 | Long Beach, Cal, August 10.--Eigh, l members of the Industrial Workers o1 I the World were arrested as they
 stepped from n Los Angeles train here
 today by police assisted by several m. 1 tionnI Guardsmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Russian General Beaten
 to Death by Soldiers

Petrograd, August 19--A report has been received by Premier Kerensky, according to the Novoe Zremya, of the killing by soldiers of General Pur- gasoff, a veteran who had been in active service since the beginning of the war. A certain company of sol diers, the paper states, refused to rec ognize a newly appointed commander, whereupon- General Purgasloff ordered the company disbanded and the lead CTS of the mutiny arrested.
 The mutineers beat General Pur- gasoff to death with the butts of their rifles before help arrived
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Another Training Station

New Orleans, August lg.-Mayor Behr- man was notified Saturday by Com mandant v. s. Nelson of the local naval station that the navy department has provided money and plans for the con- struction of cantonment at West End, a suburb. on Lake Pontchartrain, for the training of recruit sailors for the navy. The cantonment will accom- modate 25o men and work will begin Immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Four Austrians Arrested

Laredo, Tex, August 19.-Four Aus trian army officers. alleged to be ac- complices of Capt. Erwin Schneider recently arrested at San Francisco on a charge of being German spy, Were arrested by department of justice agents here today and placed in jail It is said they had come here from San Francisco and were en route to Mexico. Federal agents declined to give the names of the four men and would not discuss the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Alien Enemies Interned

New Orleans, August 19.-Wilhelm Hubner and Henry Dahmen, German seamen. were interned at the local im- migration station today on orders from United States Attorney General Greg ory. The men were charged with be. ing alien enemies who had violated President Wilson's proclamation and left the United States without obtain ing permits. Upon returning here on vessels they were arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Provost General CrOwder
 Slightly Injured in Auto

Frederick City, Md, August 19 Provost Marshal General D. H. Crowder this afternoon was cut and bruised about the face when he was tossed against the top of his automobile as the machine was swung abruptly to the side of the road to avoid an ob structon The injuries are not serious.
 General Crowder and his party were en route to Harper's Ferry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Railway Strike Averted

London, August 20-According to the Morning Post there was a probability last Sunday night that the railway strike would not take place. The of- ficials of the Society of Locomotive Engineers and Bremen, says the news paper, who believe the government would yield to their threats. have dis covered their mistake and everything seems to indicate that they are seeking a way out of the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Ice Houses of Armour
 Company Destroyed by Fire

Chicago, August 19.-Fire destroyed the ice houses of Armour & Co. at Round Lake, in Lake county. early today. Ac- cording to estimates of heads of the company here, the loss will exceed s250, GOO. Freight cars valued at s50o,0OOo also were burned, while the stock of 50,000 tons of ice was valued at $75,000.
 Frank Sanderson, the superintendent, said the fire was of incendiary origin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Germans Are Changing Methods of Defense All
 Along Western Front
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what is called the first ire lne. Iew
 yards behind the shellhole nests ana slt- uated half way between them are ma -ehine gun emplacements which command the opening between the nests. mus If the attacking troops force their way through the nests they are met py deluge of machine bullets. still further
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
Emperor Inspects My Fleet In Protected Hiding Place

Berlin, August 19.-Enperor William according to an official announcement made at the German admiralty today. inspected the units of the German fleet at wilhelmshave, and then visited the souadrons in the North sea and at Hell goland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, August 19.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Georgia Showers Monday and probably Tues day.
 Mississippi Generally fair. Monday and Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Fair in west; showers in east portions Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20

to the rear is the first fire line, which may be osme sort of a trench or merely chain of connected shellholes.
 Even reserve troops are often sheltered in the shellholes.
 VILLAGES AVOIDED
 The villages which present an easy mark to the British artillery are being avoided by the Germans, An illustra- ton of this was to be seen at Lange- marck The defenses there were most com plete, but when the British had battered their way Into Langemarck they found very few troops defended it.
 The Germans also have taken advantage of every farmhouse in the construction of strong concrete redoubts for machine guns Ins many cases they have con structed steel and concrete forts, small but almost impervious to artillery fire. Numbers of these strongholds are built entirely under ground, the only exit be- ing steel trap door through which the Germans come out to set up machine guns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
DEMANDS SURRENDER

The officer hurled two bombs through a narrow opening into the redoubt and threw two more against the steel door, but without effect. Rushing up to the door he hammered with his fist and called out fiercely for the Germans to surrender. Thereupon followed a re- markable scene the door being thrown open and 42 Germans filing out with hands raised With them came a York shire man who was wounded and taken prisoner taken two or three days before. The remnant of the little band collected is 72 prisoners and returned to its own lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
THRILLING INCIDENTS

The fighting among these new German defenses has given rise to many thrill ing incidents. In the battle about Langemarck on the opening of the latest offensive a young officer and 20 Somer- set men had got through Langemarck and were forging ahead along the road to the north when they encountered two strong concrete redoubts, one behind the other, which were still firing into the town. The Somersets surrounded the first redoubt, and. although under a cruel fire, assaulted it with bombs and machine guns and forced the garrison of 30 Germans to surrender. They then started for the second redoubt. One by one they fell, and when finally the stronghold was reached there remained only six men and the youthful leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
sNIPING FROM BEHIND

A large number of these redoubts have been found to the east and north of Ypres, and to the left where the French fought. In innumerable cases it happened that the advancing allies swept beyond the Germans concealed in shelholes or Tn concrete dugouts Invariably the Brit ish have to put up with sniping from the rear, but ultimately they account for every German who has remained be- Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
MAIN COMMITTEE
 GERMAN RE|CHSTAG
 MEETS ON TUESDAY
Berlin Claims Convention Will Find Conditions Much Improved Over Those
 Very Recently

Berlin, August 19.-CVia London)-The main committee of the Reichstag will meet next Tuesday to deal with the military and economic situation in the empire which is said to be considerably improved over conditions existing six weeks ago, when the political crisis oc- cured. At this time, the Russians were penetrating farther into Gallcia, while the U-boat figures threatened to show a falling off in sunken tonnage.
 FOOD SITUATION
 The food situation in Germany was then anything but confidence inspiring, due to a shortage of potatoes and ab- sence of new vegetables and fruit and to reduced bread rations Today the food situation has been eased by the arrival of new potato crop, added bread rations and an improvement in the supply of vegetables, while the mill tary situation on the eastern front, ac- cording to the official leaders, has been converted into an overwhelming rout of the Russians and Rumanians and re- demption of Austrian soil from the in- vaders.
 The outstanding military feature since the quieting of the recent political storm, however is found on the western front, where the entente offensive in Elan ders, in the German view, is again halted, and the German U-boat base on the Belgian coast has been successfully defended.
 The new chancellor and his newly ap-
 
 are permitted to enter into the initial conferences with the Reichtag main committee at moment when the cen tral powers are declared again to be in military ascendancy and the domestic situation is shorn of features which em- barrassed the government on the eve of the crisis.
 WILL DISCUSS FATAL NOTE
 Tn view of the unparalleled economic and military situation, the opinion pre- walls in many quarters that the Reich tas should unequivocally reiterate the principles of its ,speace resolution as adopted by two-thirds majority at the close of the recent stormy session. It is not unlikely that the papal peace note will be informally discussion early in the SeSSlDn Ol tI6 1HdlH COIlfHlIloe, which will also occupy itself not only with an active review of military and economic affairs. but with new legisla- tion relating to- the reorganization of the food bureau and the division of the department of the interior. This depart ment will have a subdivision devoted to legislation respecting commerce, labor and social questions, in which fields far reaching reforms and innovations are forecast.
 Inter-factional conferences will take place Monday. It Is generally believed that the three-party coalition, formed Of social democrats centrists and the pro- gressive peoples party is still unit and that it is likely to be augmented by de- factions from the national liberals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
DEATHS

Parrish, Edwin McMath-Age IS, died at the residence of his father, 1505 Cullom street, at 12:10 o'clock yes terday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the residence at o'clock this afternoon. Dr. Preston Blake will officiate and interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery with Lige Loy in charge. The de- ceased is survived by his parents and one sister, Miss Virginia Par rish The following have been am nounced as pallbearers: Hugh Scales, Charles DeVaux, Jack Hornady, Wal : ter Blackwell, Raymond Ayers and Francis Mays.
 TumIin, Mrs. Armnnda-Age 50, died at the residence, S15 Cotton avenue. West End, yesterday morning. The body will be gent to Carrollton Ga, this morning at o'clock by Johns Undertaking company.
 True, c. M.-Died Saturday afternoon at local infirmary. The body wns sent for interment to Akron yester- day morning by Lige Loy
 were held at Johns chapel yester- day afternoon at o'clock. The ment- bers of tho Benevolent Protective Order of Elks were in charge and interment followed at Elks Rest, Oak ceased was found on the Shades creek bridge Friday morning. where it was said he took his own life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
DEFENSES OF LENS

The defcnses within Lens and suburbs are striking examples of the German tendency to depend more and more upon large numbers of semi-isolated g7l-sons rather than to mass their men in trenches, where they would be at the mercy of the British artillery. Lens is a city of concrete, and the grot nd De- reath Is honeycombed with tunnels. Almost every building has been de- stroyed by the Germans and the ruins have been fortified with machine gun en1placementS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20

Long Beach, Cal, August 10-Eight members of the Industrial Workers of the World were arrested as they stepped from Los Angeles train here today by police assisted by several na- tiOnnI Euardsmen.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07

built one of the finest farm homes in
Ward county right out in the hills,
where farming few years ago was
considered an impossibility. He has a
comfortable and commodious resi-
dence, substantially built granaries,
machine sheds, poultry and hog houses
and one of the finest barns in the
county. The barn is equipped with
manure carriers, hay carriers, cement
floor and an immense hay loft. A we'll
of the purest spring water was dug
right in one corner of the barn and
Mr.. Peterson says that doing chores
in the winter is pleasure. Mr.. Pet
erson is growing the finest kind of
crops, even on top Of the hills, and
counting his improvements, his land
is worth easily $50 an acre-land that
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Chairman Mulroy is Appreciative.

On behalf Of the committee in
charge Of the patriotic demonstration
for the city of Minot yesterday | want
to express my most sincere. gratitude
to the citizens generally, who so 10y
ally gave their assistance in carrying
out the program in every detail.
want to especially thank those who
took part in the great parade for their
work, and to the two, bands, whose
members proved their loyalty by do
mating their services for the occasion
The day was a token of apprecia--
ton to the men who had enrolled: and
if the citizens. have done anything,
however small, to put more courage
into the hearts and more zeal into
the souls Of these men, the effort has
not been in vain. If any mother is
made to feel that nation and a COM
munity appreciates the sacrifices she
is making in sending her boy to fight
for his country, the benediction OF
Providence will certainly rest upon
those who contributed.
M. w. MULROY,
Chairman, Committee.
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has completed a 10O-foot we'll in the
basement Of the P. & L. block, strik-
ing the finest kind of pure spring
water in bed of gravel. The well
was dug and is four feet across. Of
course, Herman didn't dig it himself,
for we doubt if he could manage to
get down into the hole, but he super
intended the job. An electric pump
with compressed air tank has been
installed and water will be forced to
any part of the building desired. Here
after spring water will be used ex-
clusively in cooking at this popular
cafeteria.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07

TAKEN UP NOTICE-One brown
mare three years old, weight about
1900 lbs.; one pony mare, bay, small
star in forehead Came to my place
nine miles east and five miles north
of Minot, Sc IA Of Sec. 21-156-S1,
on the night Of May 10th. Owner
may have same by paying the legal
notice fee and the expense of keep.
E. j. Aymond, Surrey, R. D. No. l..
5-31-t3cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
WIN Build Farmers Cooperative
Market Building.

N. j. Coddington announces that he
will soon let the contract for the
Farmers Cooperative Market build
ing on property opposite the G. N.
passenger depot. The building will be
30x140 feet, one story with full base
ment and will be constructed Of con-
crete. The basement will be used for
storage, while booths 8x1O will be ar
ranged on the main floor for market
ing purposes. There will be hallway
in the center. Mr.. Coddington esti-
mates that the building will cost in
the neighborhood of $4,000.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07

FOR SALE-On account of poor
health, my hotel and cafe; good es-
tablished business and in the best
small town in North Dakota. Good
buildings and fixtures in first class
shape. Four city lots, fine water,
large cistern, etc. Property free
from incumbrance. As part of
consideration would take small city
residence or land and not to exceed
$4,000; must be clear Of incum-
brance. Address J. B. Doyle, Ed
more, N. D. 5-24-t5*
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in its raw state would sell for SIS or
500.
Music Cluh Election.

At the annual meeting of the We'd
nesday Musical Club held Monday
evening, the following officers for the
ensuing year were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Guy E. Bemis; Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. Ada A. Boyer; Secretary,
Mrs. J. B. Taylor; Treasurer, Miss
Mrs. Bemis, Mrs. P. A. Nestos and