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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Prompt at Empires Call

From the National Geographic Maga-
 zine
 Within two months after war was declared the little Australian fleet of five cruisers, three torpedo-boat de- stroyers. and three light gunboats, built and manned at the nations ex- pense, had occupied the German Pa cific Islands-Samoa. Marshall Caro- lines, Pelew, Ladrones, New Guinea, New Britain-broke up the German wireless system, capture Il enemy's vessels. forced 25 others to intern, and prevented the destruction of a single British ship in Australian waters. In the third month of the war the Emden, lying in wait for Australian transports, met it's fate before the guns of the cruiser Sydney. Later on the watch driving von Spree's squadron from the Pacific into the trap set by Admiral Sturdee at the Falkland Islands.
 The response of the military forces was likewise quick and effective. AL though fighting at distance involved unusual effort and expense, the task was Loyalty assumed. Universal mili- tary service was inaugurated for the first time by an English speaking com munity. Factories were turned over to the government, 70 steamers were re- auisitioned and rebuilt for transport service. war loans were offered and quickly accepted. By July, 1916, nearly 3o0,000 volunteers had crossed the seas" The creation, equipment. and supplying of this army, involving enormous cost and personal sacrifice, constitutes a thrilling chapter in the history of loyalty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
ALABAMA QUINTET CLASHES WITH "Y'
 ON LOCALS FLOOR
Coach Mitchell Has Squad in Good Shape for Con- test With Kelley's
 Team

The Central Young Mems Christian as- sociation team and the University of Alabama five will clash tonight in the local s gymnasium, starting promptly aE o'clock. The locals are in excellent shape for the game and should score a. victory over the Crimson clan.
 Coach Mitchell has worked his men hard for the past week and has them in excellent shape. The victory of the Grim son machine over the Birmingham Ath- letic club five caused the locals somo worry and rather than take the chance of suffering defeat the locals have been driven at terrific pace preparatory for the clash tonight.
 Coach Kelley of the Crimson clan has whipped together & formidable aggrega- tion- Although their defeat last night by the l.. S. U. quintet by large score does not indicate that they possess any great amount of ability, the team is strong and will give the locals a hard game.
 The locals are playing good brand of ball at the present and should they con- tinue in their stride win over the Grim son five should be registered. Referee for the contest has not been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
ATLANTA REFUSES TO| PLAY ATHLETIC CLUB
Crackers Insist Having Referee and Refuse to Play When Local Management Does Not Concede.
 Dance to Be Held Tonight.
By FRED BODEKER

of such importance to their champion- ship prospects that they could not afford to accept any Birmingham official. The names of several players on the Wander bilt and Nashville Ramblers teams were suggested, but so far as the local club knows, none of these parties have off, ciated to any great extent this year, at least in any games of importance.
 Considering the importance of the At lanta game, the Birmingham Athletic club felt that, in justice to the local fans, it could not afford to agree upon an off, cial of unknown ability in preference to a registered A. A. U. official, and par ticularly in view of the excellent work displayed by Professor Young in the re- cent games in which he has officiated.
 Tt is a matter of sincere regret to the Birmingham Athletic club that the At lanta club has seen fit to refuse to play the game because of inability to agree upon a referee.
 "W. F. ENNEKING,
 Manager Basketball Team, Birmingham Athletic Club''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Taft Urges Military Training

Indianapolis, February 16.-Advocat- ing at least one year of military train ing for all males between the ages of 19 and 24 years of age and asserting that if a league to enforce peace Is formed at the close of the European war. America should join it, former President Taft addressed the state leg islature in joint session here today. He urged all true Americans to stand by President Wilson and Congress in the crisis. "The question:" said MT. Taft "of standing by our own country. whether right or wrong, has given many people some concern. But theM can be no such question here. Ameri- ca is right. Our rights as neutrals have been. violated. War is horrible thing, but there are worse things than war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

The long expected break of athletic relations between the Atlanta Athletic club and the Birmingham club came last night, when the two clubs failed to come to an agreement on an official for their game scheduled for tonight in the local gymnasium. Consequently Atlanta refused to play the game. Thus the best game to he played in the city during the present season will not be contested.
 The announcement was made last night by Manager Ennelling, of the club five after being in constant communication with the Atlanta authorities practically the entire day. The split came about over the naming of a referee for the game tonight, Atlanta refusing to play rather than have local man offcate.
 Coach Joe. Bean of the Atlanta team acting in behalf of the athletic commit tee in a conversation with Manager En- nexing, refused to make the trip to Bir- mingham unless an Atlanta or Nashville man was selected as the official. The locals refused to concede this demand and relations were then severed.
 The break has been imminent for the past few years. Relations have been strained but they have been held together by very slight string. Atlanta demand ed to have either Blanchard, an Atlanta man; Josh Cody of Vanderbilt or Petway or Sharp of the Nashville Ramblers. The local management wanted T. z. Young, who is a registered A. A. U. onlciai, to handle the game.
 When the locals played in Atlanta sew eral weeks ago they allowed the Crackers the privilege of naming the refree. Con sequently according to the traditions of true sportsmanship, the same courtesy was expected to be returned.
 Atlanta has always attempted to "bully' the local club. The local man agement should be commended for their stand. Atlanta had a fear of the locals and rather than take the chance Of get ting defeated, they fell back on the old squabbling question of referee AS a matter of fact, Atlanta could have wal loped the locaise but they dldn Know how pitifully weak the locals were.
 A dance will be held tonight at the club at 9 O clock.
 Manager Ennekng's letter, announcing the break, is as follows:
 "The management of the Birmingham Athletic Club Basketball team regrets to announce that the game scheduled be- tween the Atlanta Athletic club and the local team has been called off, owing to the inability to agree upon officials.
 ''The Atlanta club refused to accept Prof. T. c. Young as referee. MT. Young is the only official in this section ap- proved by the central board Of the A. A. U., as shown by the list of approved officials, 1916-17 season. The Atlanta club refused to play unless an< out-of-town official was furnished; an eT was made to obtain Mike Donahue v M 'rn, but lie could not be securel
 f.The Atlanta club m4Q pain the fact that they intended fo feuectioN upon Professor Young, bsit laa felt the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
You Need Not
 Suffer from Catarrh

fifty years, will drive the catarrhal poisons out of your blood, purifying and strengthening it, so it will carry .vigor and health to the mucous mem branes on its journeys through your body and nature will soon restore you to health. You will be relieved of the droppings of mucous in your. throat, sores in nostrils, bad breath, hawking and splitting.
 All reputable druggists carry s. s. S. in stock and we recommend you give 1t trial immediately
 The chief medical adviser of the Com pany will cheerfully answer all letters on the subject. There is no charge for the medical advice. Address Swift Specific Company. 40 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
HENSON ? N REAL ESTATE & ASSURANCE " N0 2ii N ao~ STREET
 w. w. Hazard, Mgr. Loan Dept.
Arrest Alleged Forger

J, s. Lathem, alias T. w. Saxon, was brought back to Birmingham yester- day from New Orleans by City Detec- tive George Lyons and lodged in the city jails Lathem is held on a number of charges of forgery and a trial at an early date will be secured.
 According to Detective Lyons, La- them is wanted in Atlanta and Ol1laho- main addition to the charges here. La them admitted, it is alleged, that he passed five checks of $50 each on Bir- mingham merchants, in addition to others in Atlanta and Oklahoma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Many U-Boats Captured

Baltimore, February 16.-William Palm er second engineer of the American Transport liner Mongolia, which arrived here today from Plymouth, England, via New York, said he saw the merchant submarine Deutschland and 1S6 other German underwater boats in Plymouth harbor. Palmer asserted that the British had captured AGO enemy U-boats and that 187 of them were chained together in Plymouth harbor. Captain Koenig, com mander, and the Deutschland's crew are in English jails. the engineer said. Palmer formerly was employed by the Chesapeake Steamship company, which operates steamers between this port and Norfolk He said he did not learn how the Deutschland was captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Travel Notes of Interest

halnleeH 1tlllS m GeSDeS.
 The Pennsylvania system has had a 100 per cent safety record for passengers for the past three years, in which time they have carried over 5O0O0,0o0 persons.
 The first real Pullman, built in 1885, costing $20.000, was operated solely for men. Mrs. Abraham Lincoln was among the first women in this country to travel in a sleeper.
 The United States has two active VOL canoes as sights for tourists-Mount Las- sen in California and E<ilauea in Hawaii.
 The old-fashioned hand-car for railroad wokmen has been replaced with a motor- driven car
 The big trees of California, some said to be 4000 years old are to pass into the hands of the government, assuring their preservation.
 The border military camps near Fl Paso are proving of great interest to travellers to California via southern routes.
 The Confederate veterans next May will hold their annual convention in Wash ington. the first time southern veterans have chosen a northern city for their meeting.
 Forty-three years ago the first through train for California left Chicago. Now nine through trains leave Chicago daily for California over various lines.
 The railways are now distributing direc- tories of golf courses in their territories
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
The Odor unbearable

From the Youngstown Telegram. How did you spend New Years Day.~ the fat plumber inquired, when he met his friend, the thin carpenter.
 Rabbit hunting"
 "Get any?"
 One"
 ''Where?"
 Well sir, this was queer experience. The rabbit actually ran up the inside of a hollow tree and we had a hard time get ting him out"
 ''why didn't you smoke him out?' 'We did succeed in doing that after long time"
 Huh
 First we tried dried leaves"
 ''Wouldnt that work?'
 No, the rabbit never even sneezed'
 Then what did you try?''
 Putting pepper up with the smoke" And then"
 we tried one thing after another, but the rabbit still seemed to stand it all right"
 But you finally got it out" "Yes. I had a happy thought" What was it?''
 q just happened to think that had cigar with me that my wife gave me for Christmas and two puffs of the smoke caused the rabbit to drop unconscious at our feet.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Report Explained

Washington, February l6.-The state department had nothing today to ex- plain the report that negotiations had been broken off between Ambassa- dor Penfield and the Asutro-Hungarian government Officials seemed at loss to understand it.
 The only negotiations in progress, so far as known, when the ambassadors S efforts to inform the government of the attitude of the United States on unrestricted submarine warfare
 The status of threatened breaking off of diplomatic relations was said to be unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Amateur Wireless Operator Held

New York, February 16.-Charged with sending out false IS o S" message, i've are sinking" William F. Eckhoff, a 16-year-old Brooklyn grocer boy, with a wireless apparatus on the roof of his home, was arrested today and held in $500 bail by the United States commis- sioner Louis Krumn, chief radio off cer on the batteship Arizona, made the complaint. He confessed the federal au- thorities say, when arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Gideons to Hear Tyler

The Gideons will occupy seats on the stage at the Jefferson theatre tomor- row afternoon when John Tyler de- flyers his address. All Gideons and other members of the travelling mems organizations are urged to attend this meeting.
 The Gideons will raise money at the Ayondale churches tomorrow to place Bibles in the hotel at Avondale, which has a considerable patronage among the railroad employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Armed Mexicans Near Border

Deming, N NJ, February 16.-A r@ port reached here late tonight from Hermansas. a railway station near the border west of Columbus, that airplane scouts reported the presence of a large band of armed Mexicans four miles south of the boundary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
But Y xsa Mrst Drive It Out of
 osS Blood to Get Rid of It Pe Anently

X Xou se pNohNbly been in the habit of 4p| rirg eStsh hal treatments, try
 ing lAs cure konr Catarrh! You have used sfNrays. washes and lotions and possiblv Nee n f srs, orarily relieved. But
 after xsfSorf 4iSpg you had another at tack and ysnndertd why. You must realize sftsA cataTsh is an infection of the bloc ns\ to ret permanent relief the cafssrn W Ee6 ion must be driven out of the hla'A Khe quicker you come to unde stz i.,, fh Athe quicker you will get it 5ut { Spsr system. s. &. S., which lszs {sSsz tn Constant use for over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Whitlock to Continue

London. February 16.-Brand Whit lock. United States minister to Bel gium. will continue to remain in Brus- sells in his diplomatic capacity. Bel gian relief work will still go on under the auspices of the men now in charge of it's administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
ALABAMA WALLOPED

Tuscaloosa, February 16-(Special) The Alabama Basketball team was completely overwhelmed by Louisiana State University here tonight the visitors winning by a score of 3S to g. Louisiana State University took the lead early in the game and held it throughout. Edmonds' great shooting and passing featured the brilliant work of the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
The Residue

rrOIn tHe LOnuOn SKetcn. Heinrlch-Vot vos you doing, Hans? Hans-I vos my will making-to my wife everything I give-to mein sister the re-
 mainder I leave-to mein brother the residue shall have-und all that vos after that left over to you, Heinrich, is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
WANTED-SALESMEN

salesmen; one of the oldest and largest piano houses in the United States desires the services of two retail salesmen for the south. All correspondence treated confi- dential. Unless you are producer and have a clean record. don't reply. Address W-61, care Age-Herald.
 o-11-7f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
MANUFACTURERS

AT Five Points. furnished, well-heat- ed rooms with board for business men orebusiness women; within easy walking distance; also table board.
 Phone Main S550. 2-17-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
ONE CENT A WORD.
wANTED-s SITUATION

RATES--One cent word a day; no aa.
 taken for less than 2Sc for first fnEer- ton. Cas1 SnW@t arcnmprnr 0rdeF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

Aviators attached to the signal corps station at San Diego obtain weather re- ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
LIVE STOCK

REGISTERED hogs, Poland Chinas, Berkshires, Durocs, Hampshires, Tam worths, OIC's. I can furnish just what you want. Registration papers fur nished:
 Pigs, sows and boars not related, S15 s16 Gilts, bred and open, s35, $50. Boars ready for service, $35, $50. Sows, bred and open $40, $6O. BEN H. VANCE, Memphis, Tenn.
 2-17-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
WANTED-AGENTS

BIG daily profit selling guaranteed sii-
 verware; $2.50 premium with S1.9S
 sale; free sample. Giovannoli & Co,
 Dept 26, Waterton. Tenn. 2-15-7t 100 TRICKS and puzzle with our catalog for 10 cents. Novelty Sales Co.,. Sagi-
 nav, Mich. 2-11-su-sat-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
PERSONAL

SWfTTCHES and fransforma tons made from conbings. 338 First National Bank. Phone 5l12. 1-24-30t SWEDISH massage Maynard's, 601 N.
 2Sd st. Phone Main 6136 for appoint
 rnents. e, 2-17-Tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
PERSONAL LOANS

To "The Man Who Works"
 NO obligation to buy stock-bond or certificates WE NEVER CHARGE MORE THAN PER CENT. NO OTHER FEES OF ANY KIND ARE CHARGED TO MEN OF KNOWN CHARACTER. strangers are charged only the amount or actual expense incurred in mak- ing an investigation, but never more than 90 cents on each s25 borrowed, We pay you 4 per cent interest on monthly loan payments.
 You may insure against any possibil- lty of your death, but you are not required to do this unless your in dorsers wish it. All business strictly confidential
 TRUSTEES SYSTEM
 o02A let hy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

Ads under the head of situations wanted are free to deserving ones- except SundAyR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

MONEY to lend; the Protective Life In. surance company, home office PIP 1st ave, Birmingham, has money to lend on income earning farms or central city property without brokerage, for num- Der of years to suit borrower This company sells old-fashioned insurance.
 2-17-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
FOUND

 containing money and other valuables on Terminal car Owner can have same by identifying contents and paying for this ad. Officer J. H. Buckalew, phone West End, 159-J
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

' AUS unOcF fHG GC30 or MifuHflOnN wanted are free to deserving one& \ except an Sundays.
 FOR competent help phone Main 1lo4.
 4-24-tt tAE Church Employment Bureau, room 8. Steiner Bank Bldg. furnishes help of all kinds. commercial and indus trial. Your cooperation is earnestly s requested. Call Main y4l. airs. L. ". Pittman. manager. 4-2s-tf POSITION wanted by lady stenogra- pher; will consider any salary. Call MT. Black, Main 4S5. 2-13-5t DESIGNING and construction engineer with wide experience in designing and estimating mechanical, structur- al steel, high pressure tanks, boilers, etc, desires position in Birmingham, district. Now employed; correspond ence solicited. J@G. Gauntt, F Lind say st., Chattanooga, Tenn. 2-14-5i RELIABLE young man, age 26, de- .sires position at once. Al office man; i--, can operate Typewriter fairly; have had railroad experience. I will con slider anything as I need employment. Am of a neat appearance. Address E-62, care Age-Herald. 2-16-2t YOUNG man unemployed would ac- cept position of any kind; have ex perience as salesman and office work. Address F-62, care Age
 2-16-2t WANTED-A job in commissary or gen. eral store by young man who under stands the business is willing to learn more, and is not afraid of work; moder- ate salary and opportunity is all I ask. Address Box IA, Searles, Ala. 2-16-2t - WAN IED---i rAt ALE hELP >~-~~~S~~~Sc-~-~~~S~N~~~ WANTED--At once, a good COOK; good wages and a good home for the right person. Apply 1217 N. 18th st. 2-16-2t A LIVE canvasser, young lady in Bir- mingham, for church paper, large commission; territory enlarged for successful worker; must have in dorsement Presbyterian minister Write Presbyterian Journal, 204 Camp st., New Orleans.
 2-17-2t-sa mo WANTED--Middle aged white woman for assistant housekeeper for institution; references required. Address N-62, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
Mortgage Loans

per cent on improved business prop erty; 51A to 6 per cent on improved re- sidential property; 6 to ' per cent on improved suburban property; per cent on improved farms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

WANTED-A job in commissary or gen. eral store by young man who under stands the business; is willing to learn more, and is not afraid of work; moder- ate salary and opportunity is all I ask
 Address Box IA, Searles, Ala. 2-16-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

FOR competent help phone Main 1lo4
 4-24-tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

YOUNG man unemployed would ac- cept position of any kind; have ex- perience as salesman and office work. Address F-62, care Age-Herald.
 2-16-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

WANTED--M Middle aged white woman for assistant housekeeper for institution; references required. Address N-62, care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
MONEY TO LEND

We are prepared to make quick loans at 6, and 8, per cent, secured by first mortgage on improved business or residence property in Birming- ham and desirable suburbs for three or five-year term. The security gov erns the rate. No red tape and no delay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17

Ii AE Church Employment Bureau, room
 8. Steiner Bank Bldg, furnishes help
 of all kinds. commercial and indus
 trial. Your cooperation is earnestly s requested. Call Main y4l. airs. L. W. , Pittman. manager. 4-2S-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-17
w. B. LEEDY R. E. & I. co.

112 N. 21st st. Phone Main 4776.
 2-17-5t
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-31
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
TRANSMITTED TO THE POPE

ernment ought to be repaired, but not
at the expense of the sovereignty of
any people-rather vindicaticn Of
the sovereignty both Of those that are
weak and those that are strong Puni-
tive damages, the dismemberment of
empires, the establishment of selfish
and exclusive economic leagues, we
deem inexpedient and in the end worse
than futile, no proper basis for
peace of any kind, least of all for an
enduring peace. That must be based
upon justice and fairness and the COM
mon rights of mankind
1--WE can not take the word of the
present rulers of Germany as a guar
antee of anything that is to endure,
unless explicitly supported by such
conclusive evidence of the will and
purpose Of the German people them
selves as the other peoples of the
world would be justified in accepting.
Without such guarantees, treaties of
settlement, agreements for disarma-
ment, covenants to set up arbitration
in the place of force, territorial adjust
ments, re-constitutions of small ma
tions, if made with the German gov
ernment no man, no nation could now
depend on. We must await some new
evidence of the purposes of the great
peoples of the central powers. God
grant it may be given soon and in a
way to restore the confidence of all
peoples everywhere in the faith of ma
tions and the possibility of a coven-
anted peace Robert Lansing.
Secretary of State of the United States
of America"