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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07

of the great sea powers in oroer 'e consolidate the further work or Ine Hague conference, especially in tnt sense of a just arrangement between interested belligerents and neutrals These efforts aimed at nothing less than the mutual establishment of prin cfples of right which, even in war times. should embody the principles of freedom of the seas and the safeguard ing of the interests of neutrals.
 ENGLAND BROKE BARRIERS
 "Neutrals were not tc enjoy these benefits for long. Hardly had the Unl- ted Kingdom decided to participate in the war when almost at once it began to break down the barriers which the principles of international awi had en- acted. While the central powers in the very beginning of the war had declared that they would observe the declara- tion of London, which also bore the signature of the British representative, Great Britain threw overheard some of it's important provisions. In an en- deavor to cut off the central powers from supplies from overseas she en- larged, step by step. the list of contra band until nothing was missing in the list of things which today men want for their subsistence.
 Then Great Britain proclaimed what she called a blockade of the coasts of the North sea, which form also an i'm portant commerce route for Austria Hungarians, in order to prevent goods which were still missing in the list of contraband from entering Germany, and in order to prevent all sea traffic by neutrals to those coasts as well as all exports through neutrals That this blockade was in fragrant contradiction to the customary principles of the right of blockade. as established by international agreements. was explic- itly declared by the President of the United States of America in words which will continue to live in the his tory of international law.
 "By the illegal prevention of ex- ports from the central powers, Great Britain aimed at para1yzing the count less factories and works which the in- dustrial and highly developed peoples of central Europe had created and by forcing workmen to be idle, to incite them to rebellion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
Food Inspector Here

Pure Food Inspector C. T. Smith of
 Memphis is in Birmingham, inspecting
 oranges which have been shipped to this district.
 It is understood that between six and eight carloads of oranges, frozen and un- fit for use, have been received from Florida and other places. MT. Smith has been in Birmingham several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
West tO Make Address

Henry c. West will address the mem bers of the Jeffersonian league tonight at a meeting in Judge Pugh's courtroom at the courthouse. Other members will ! make brief talks. The president. Capt i J. D. Dickson, will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07

| credence among the members of the House today. The House gossip during the day covered wide range, however, and there were representatives who still insisted tonight that call would come
 very soon if the President finds he needs congressional authority to arm ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07

The lesser army items held up included $i,5000 000 for acquisition of sites and build- irgs for aviation stations and provision for 10S additional ordnance officers.
 A report that a cabinet official had sent word to the capitol that an extra session would begin about June gained wide
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
NEUTRALS MUST A VOID DANCERS,
 SAY YS LONG NOTE
Austrian Answer to United States is Lengthy, But Stated in Few Words, it Simply Means That Dual Monarchy Will Stand By Germans in Operation of Unrestricted Sub
 marine Warfare

London March 7The American ambassador at Vienna has been handed the reply of the Austrian to the Amer ican nqurng the position of the Austrian govern regard unrestricted submarine warfare according 10 Vienna dispatch to Reuters by way of Amsterdam
 The reply declares that neuras responsible for losses they suffer by entering territory where warke operations are taking place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
Musgrove Speaker

L. BreclS Musgrove was the principal speaker before the Birmingham Ad club at its luncheon yesterday afternoon.
 Mir. Musgroye is the publisher of the Mountain Eagle of Jasper, and spoke in a divertng manner upon several issues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
Want Switchhead Removed

The city commissioners declared that the switchhead of the Alabama Great Southern between Morris and Powell ave nues was a nuisance at it's session yeste. day afternoon and instructed the city at- torney to see what measures might be taken to relieve this situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
OTHERS WOULD SUFFER

In addition 100000 army pensioners will have their payments cut off July l un- less Congress meets again and provides for them. Neither is there any pro- vision for taking care of the s647, ,OO0 which the general deficiency bill would have provided for the pay of regular army officers and men. An item of s250,000 for support of soldiers homes was another that died with the bill and these establishments throughout the country will have to run on credit after June
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
PERSONAL

Judge Richard V. Evans Fred B. SiI- verman, R. c. Herren and Harold C. Al ford went to Anniston this morning to at tend the funeral of Judge John Pelham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07

1 bill to permit combinations for foreign ] selling and that to enlarge the interstate i commerce commission. Most of these
 were enumerated in the Presidents state ! ment under the head of most necessary legislation''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
Weather Forecast

Washington. March 6.--Forecast for Alabama: Fair, warmer Wednesday Thursday probably fair.
 Georgia: Fair warmer Wednesday Thursday fair. warmer southeast por- tion.
 Mississippi: Fair. warmer Wednesday Thursday probably fair and slightly colder. Tennessee: Rain Wednesday or Wednesday night; warmer central and east portions; Thursday probably fair, colder west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-07
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ' p. m., March 6, 1917:
 Highest temperature .......... 54 Lowest temperature ............. 2s Mean temperature Standardization. 4 Normal tempera ture ............... 54 Excess in temperature since Janu-
 ary 1 .........,............... s Rainfall ........................ .00 Total rainfall since January 1....... II 3e Excess in rainfall since January l.. 6 4; Relative humidity a. m ............. 5t
 p. m. ........................... 2i
 p. m .............. 4
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
Executrix's Notice,

To Whom II May Concern:
Notice is hereby given, that letters tee.
t%amcntary, with will annexed, on The estate
Of J. s. Bollinger, deceased, were granted to
the undersigned on the 2sd day Of October,
1917, by the Probate Court Of Iron County,
Missouri. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance 10 the Exeeutrix
within six months after the date Of said Let.
tets, or they may be precluded from any
benefit OF said estate; and Il such claims be
not exhibited within one year from the date
Of the last insertion Of the publication Of this
notice, they shall be forever barred
This 2sd day Of October, 1917.
MAGGIE r. BOLL1NCER,
Esecutix.
Attest' q. W. ROOP,
judge Of Probate
l%ronton. Mo, October a., 1917.
STATE OF MlSsoURl,l 90
COUNTY or IRON. 81
! hereby certify that Maggie r BollingA
was granted Letters Tcslamentary on ihe
estate Of J. $. B~ollinger, deceased, on The
date above written.
In testimony whereof have hereunto rel
(sEAL) my band and affixed the seal
Of said Cour, this aad day Of
October, 1877.
o. w. ROOF. Judge Of Probate
! and ss.0fieio Clerk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
Annapolis News.

Indications Of bad weather the past
week which has not yet arrived.
VIM. Z. Jones, who has been on the
sick list the past three weeks, Is able
to be about town again.
Several young men from Black riv.
or spend Sunday in town, having a
good time with the fair sex before 20.
ing to war.
Mrs. Dicey Kitchell returned home
from Pilot Knob, accompanied by her
sister, Mrs, Sinna Lee and the latter's
twins, Roosevelt and Rosey, and MISS
Roscy Aldridge. Monday. The visit
ors returned to Pilot Knob Thursday.
Tho Y. M. c. A. collection here the
past week, for the soldiers, amounted
10 $50.
Ed Lewis and family Of Mine Ia
Motto have been visiting Wade Hamp.
ton In Annapolis the past two or three
weeks. The other day their little hoy
fell Of . high porch aud broke his
arm above the wrist. Dr.. Farr was
called from nes Arc to vet the trac.
tured member.
Aunt Louisa CASTLE visited Mrs. Di.
coy Kitchsll Sunday. She 10 On old
resident Of Iron county and talks In
tsrsstinsly Of the days Of long ago,
q. Kitchsll viii have charge Of the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

TO Whom It May Concern:
Notice is hereby given, that letters tes-
tamentary, with will annexed, on the estate
Of Lillian NJ. Davis, deceased, were grant
ed to the undersigned on the 9Th day Of
October, 1917, by the Probate Court of
Iron County, Missouri.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to exhibit them for allow
ance to the Executor within six months
after the date Of said letters, or they may be
precluded from any benefit Of said estate;
and il such claims be not exhibited within
one year from the date Of the last insertion
Of the publication OF this notice, they shall
be forever barred.
This 9Th day Of October, 1917.
JAMES K. BALDWIN, Executor.
Attest: o. W. ROOP,
Judge OF Probate.
l%ronton, Mo October S, 1917.
STATE OF MISSOURI, 8,
COUNTY OF IRON. o.
] hereby certify that James X. Baldwin
was granted Letters Tes,amentary upon the
estate Of Lillian NJ. Davis, deceased, on the
date above written.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
(sKAL) my hand and affixed the seal
OF said Court this 9Th day Of
O:tobcr, 1917.
q. w. ROOP, Judge Of Probate
and ex.Oiicio Clerk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

dsliyesy Of trait trees It this plaza
for the Missouri Valley Nursery Com
pany at Kansas City. The shipment
10 expected to arrive November 2sth.
Mrs. Dicey Kitchell has . letter
from her daughteriEdns Henson, who
10 being treated by An old lady doctor
1t Bonne Terre. Edna says her leg 10
about Strengthened and she thinks she
viii be able to walk by Christmas. 1t
has been six years since she has been
sble 10 walk.
4. H. Sawyer 10 having lots Of trou-
Bile keeping trespassers and timber
thieves OF his lands. When he catch
% them they just laugh at him and
drive of with their booty.
Several new cases OF smallpox re-.
ported hereabouts. John CASTLE ar
rived home from Flat River last week
suffering from the disease. The fam
lily of MIN Brewer, three miles south
west OF Annapolis, are reported to
have the contagion. The disease has
been prevalent in this section for sew
eral months and We hope ii will soon
be stamped out.
John I. Webb is grinding wheat aud
corn every day on his Mid get mill.
The writer understands that Ed
Moss has taken hold OF Gus Funk's
saw mill in Annapolis and will operate
it in future.
Jesse Cuiton has recovered from an
attack of rheumatism.
ID. A. Morley has all he can do at
the present time in his wagon factory.
He has taken the wall ont of his we'll
and will do some blasting in the rock
in the hope of getting a more liberal
supply OF water. Since the war start
ed some of our wells seem to want to
60 "bone dry"
There to be lots OF soldiers
going south again.
1t had been reported here that Dan
Lewis OF BEDFORD had recently died OF
smallpox. We are glad to say the re.
port was not true. Mr.. Lewis drove
through here, hale and hearty, this
morning.
Not many hunting licenses taken
out in this vicinity, but several hunt
ers. Not much game coming in.
BULLETIN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

THE honest Russ, in matters Of
State, ia but a child, unlettered and
untaught, but he has a future of school
ing before him. And he will learn
to his betterment, albeit Experience
is a dear teacher. Then payday will
confront the Prussian- bought Social
istic traitors and liars and they will be
called upon to pay in full. Haste its
CO ming!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

THE end of the war will come with
the downfall Of Prussia and the extir-
patton Of milltarized autocracy. There
can be no other ending without the
destruction of every right held dear
by humanity. Letthere be no question
as to the tinality; heco-partnersiIjp of
"Me und Gott' is a blasphemons hor-
ror, though ii is not the first time a devil
thought he was big enough to 'stahd
in' with the Almighty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
How's This7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for M case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been ta!.en
by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty
five years. and has become known rs tho
most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hairs
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
tho Mucous surfaces. expelling the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the dis.
eascd portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for n short time you will zee a
great Improvement in your general
health, Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid OF catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
i. J.. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
--Auvertspment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

WHAT has become Of "Uncle Dickn
Bartholdt? As the loyal American he
asserts himself, and as an ex-Con-
gresham Of. many terms, bis voice
ought to be heard in behalf Of the
country which has given him free
dom and opportunity against the OPP
preston and slavery of Kaiserdom.
Why his unstinted silence in the day
Of stress and patriotic %endeavor?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

THE following has a familiar sound
barring the mention OF the venison
haupch--to Us Of 1917. Conditions in
the Revolutionary War appear to
have been very similar to those now
In iorce:
Juliaps Smith writes to "Dear
Cousin Betty Of THANKSGIVING dinner
i77v-"Everything was GOOD, though
Ne did have to do without some
things that ought TO DO used. Neither
Love nor (psper) Money could buy
Psisins. but our good red cherries,
dried without the pits, did almost as
we'll. WOf course we could have no
Roast Beei. None Of US have tasted
Beef This three years back - y all mus,
70 TO the Army, and too little they
~. moor fellows. But Nayquitty..
!. maw,s Hunters were able TO get q fine
red Daor. 20 that We had good
hsnnch oi Vsnison on each table,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

IT remained for "Eatty Lewis" (Ar-
thur +. Killick) late Of the Kansas
City Star, and who il o wrestling
with d "swindle sheet" for the Dicky
Clay Products Company, to give the
proper definition OF a mudhole. ln
addressing a good roads convention
at Chillicothe Killick described a mud
hole as u body Of water, irregular in
size and shape, which failed to get
from one side OF the road to the other.
You are going to find many mudholes
in this county before the winter is
over, and this paragraph is written to
encourage road overseers to show the
stranded water its easiest way to the
welcoming ditch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

THE following interesting informa-
ton was printed in the ST. Louis Re-
public Tuesday:
CHARLESTON, Mo-, Nov. 1g.-The
Oldest newspaper in Southern Mis-
souri, celebrated its torty-eighth birth
day with the edition this week. This
Ia The Twice.a-W Week Democrat OF
Charlottesville, which until recent
years was u weekly paper.
Interesting and inaccurate. The
New Madrid Record is halfway
through its Afty-second year, and the
Iron COUNTY REGISTER severa'
months ago passed the half century
mark. The hands that stuck type tol
its first issue are still on the grind
not 80 deft ~ of gore, but willing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

Is 1t a fact, as stated, that Congress
while taxing all other incomes Of g.
900 and over, exempted the salaries
OF its members? / hesitate to credit
the charge, for, if true, it is about the
checklist proposition that has ever
developed. The hack-salary grab of
the 7Os was bad enough, but it was
only a question of Glching dollars and
cents, while this would sacrifice pa.
triotism, as we'll, upon the altar oil
self. I'M
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

HAROLD r. PEAT, . young Canadian
Tho volunteered and went to France
Nh the nrst contingent from this
side. has written . book giving his ex.
peraencss 81 two years In the trenches.
Amorr other things, he tells how .
sstotv 81 rum, aboutsqoal TO = table.
tspoonful, Il served out to each man
1he art thing svsry winter morning.
4 i not compulsory, s'Dut our com.
mandsrS and ths army surgeons be-
ileys thaS ram - : medicine, a. .
sllmuiAnt, isnscsssary y The health
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
To Whom 1t May Concern.

My wife, Laura Shular, having left
my bed and board, all persons are
hereby notified that I will not be re-
sponsible for any debts she may con-
tract. WIN. SHULAR.
Arcadia, Mo-, November 12, 1917.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
Finder Marks.

Sweet pill will ENJOY finger marks
from vanished furniture and kero.
se.le from oiled furniture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
THERE'S still a wetness in the Buck.
eye State, amt il?

HAcKMANN as q "Watchdog of the
Treasury is sometimes a little pre-.
vious, is he not?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22
MAMIE WALKER

A ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS taken, Deeds of
all kinds written, and other Legal
Papers prepared. Copying on Type
writer solicited. viii be found at
home, north OF brick hotel, corner Of
Shepherd and Wayne streets,
IRorJToN. MO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

Of The SOLDIER" sws enlp II down
when half frozen and nearly psralyxed
after standing . night IN mud and
blood and ice often to the waistline,
and il reyivss % ~ ssa, Cocoa or coffee
could never do" AZ to the opposi-
ton, he ssys:
The arsumsnts against rum make
Mr.. Tommy Atkins tired, and | may
say that I have never yet sesn . chap
lain refuse his ration. And Of the salt
Of the good Gods earth are the chap
lains. II man 10 found
drunk while on sctive service, he is
liable to court martial and death. A
few years' training Of this kind will
make the biggest pre-war drunkard
come back home . sober man.
That 10 all. And it 10 good common
sense. After three years. experience,
the army surgeons know that the
use of alcohol is not only
not harmful. but 10 the one thing that
will ill the need In this extreme
emergency.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-11-22

Job-Work, all kinds, at this office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
THEFTS ARE REPORTED.
Several Homes Are Robbed and One
Has Purse Lifted"

Mrs. Maud Hollis. 1925 Vernon place.
has complained to the police of a rob
berry committed in the basement of
her residence since April Is. A locker
was opened. she stated. and wearing
apparel. books and musical instru-
ments valued at $3.50 stolen
Sol Lyons. 1873 18th street, reported
that his pocket was picked of a pock-
etbook containing $50 last night. He
was at the steamer Charles Macales-
ter's wharf. he stated. when he was
robbed.
Mrs. Mary c. Ratcliffe, 80 v street,
told the police of a theft committed
lat her home since June u. The prop
|erty taken. she stated. included two
|goid rings and S45 in cash.
The theft of $40 in cash was report
led by Pauline Anderson. She said the
money was stolen from her place OF
employment. at 1926 o street
Royal l.. Sessions. 31OJ Nichols ave-
rue southeast. complained of the theft
LOT . gold pin worth 1925. The pin was
taken from his home this week
James Douglass. 1888 b street south
east. was robbed of watch worth
$50 while on a Washington Baltimore
and Annapolis car yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
APPEAL AGAIN FOR FUND
FOR FRENCH WAR WAITS
American Society for Relief Mem
bers Renew Effort to Col
lect More Money.

Renewed efforts are being made tc
collect funds for use in keeping French
orphans under the care of their moth
ers. The work is being directed in
this country by the Fatherless Children
of France branch of the American So
ciety for the Relief of French War
Orphans. The local treasurer of the
organization is Miss Harriet Winslow.
I'LL 18th street northwest, who will
receive contributions in any amount.
The organization gives aid at the fol-
lowing rate for a period of two years:
Ten cents keeps child a day in its
mothers home; 50 will keep it for a
month; $3.50 a year and $73 for two
years. Any subscriber of $3.50 will
receive the name and address of the
child to whom the money is sent and
the child will receive the subscribers
name and address
Since the printing of an appeal in
The Star May 10 Miss Winslow says
that local people have subscribed s3,24O
to the fund. She says recent informa-
ton from France concerning condi-
lions among the children makes need
of aid Imperative.
The contributors since May 10 were
announced as follows: William c. Bald
win. Miss Dorothy Walker, Mrs. w. c.
INlCHdTu oiHey. NI
Robert Craig Greene. Mrs. John r
Weyrick. George w. Norris. Mrs Nc
Nulty, Mile. DUMAS, Mr. and Mrs. Head
Eugene Hartley, w. B. Whipple, Miss
Elizabeth Donman. Mrs. NJ E. Shea
Miss Hazel Hellman. DIR. l.. G. Hene-
burger, Miss Frances Cox, Miss Lottie
Anderson. Miss Hayman. Miss NJ. C.
Hunt. Arthur B. Campbell. Miss Janet
Fitch, Miss Elizabeth Darlington. Mrs
H. P. Maxfield. Tyler School. Miss Ag-
mes Nordeman, Hugh Nicholson. Miss
Mary B. Wright. Mrs. Frank Moss
Hyattsville High School. Charles Rodg-
ers. T. A. Carroll Master Cuthbert
Hutchinson. Miss L. NJ Dorsey. Miss f
r. Lowell. Leo Lynch, Miss Lydie Ad-
Olson. Miss Helen Munroe. Miss Anna
Hamlin. Mrs. Whitman Cross. Mile
Faucher. Mrs. James Wadsworth. Mrs
Theodore Boynton, Mrs. S. F. Parsons
Miss Caroline Mason, Red cross unit
of public health service. Miss Florence
NJ Hughes. Mrs. B. T. Gilmore, Nine
Funch Brentano and Miss Bertha Lock
er.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-05
H: D. HURST WINS TOURNEY.
Fakes Equestrian Honors at Con-
gress Heights Contest.

H. D. Hurst carried of highest honors
ht the second annual tournament under
the auspices of the Roman Catholics of
Congress Heights yesterday afternoon
|at the picnic grounds in that suburb,
with several hundred persons in attend
ance- S. H. Henson won second honors;
A. l. Adams. third. and s. c. Henson,
Fourth. The coronation Of the queen
and maids OF honor took place in the
pavilion az o'clock last night, when
Miss Katherine Crisman was chosen
queen and Misses Edna Blaine, Hudnau
and Thelma Arnold maids of honor.
At the exercises last night an address
was delivered by w. w. Price, president
of the public improvement associa ton
of the suburb. followed by a patriotic
address by P. ]. Haltigan Mr.. Haiti
gan also presented the prizes to the
winning knights and acted as master OF
ceremonies.
In addition to the tournament the con-
gregatfon opened its annual lawn fete
last night. which will continue for ten
days. Booths of every description have
been erected in addition to the large
dancing pavilion. which is the center OF
attraction. A side show is also a fea-
ture.