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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

Representatives of business interests in the island have exhibited anxiety, espe- cially the possibility that the liberal lead CTS might cause the destruction of the cane fields.
 Both factions have expressed to the de- partment their approval of the note of warning sent by Secretary Lansing. The liEera' leaders have protested that they are not contemplating any reign of ter for and President Menocal, in formal communication sent by his secretary of foreign affairs; thanked the American government for the confidence it has shown in the Cuban people. He assured the government that with the moral sup port of the United States he felt cer- tains he. would be able to dominate the sAtnatfpR.
 The message follows;
 The statements issued by the minister lof the nited States here to the press With Which you are surely acquainted have produced the most favorable impres- sion on 1il law abiding citizens because |os the amphatic declaration made in tl4e nan,6 of the United States govern nens vi.h regard to it's policy of uphold t:as nnls legally constituted governments '. Aiia 1ssiyer those that may be force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
SANTIAGO IS IN
 HANDS OF REBELS

New York, February 15.-All officials have been deposed and virtually the whole of the province of Santiago de Cuba is in possession of the insurrectionists, ac- cording to cable messages which pr. Orestes Ferrara, Cuban representative, and Dr. Raimund Cabrera, now in this country as special representatives of the directorate of the liberal party of Cuba, announced they had received tonight.
 The messages, they said. were signed by Luis Mola, military governor of San tiago, and R. Fernandez, commander of the district
 The messages declared that the regu- lars. under Commander Fernandez, to- gether with 200O of the militia, had oc- cupied Santiago de Cuba on February F.
 Military exigencies compelled me to mine the harbor'' cabled Commander Fer nandez. 'We are ready his message added, to defend ourselves against any to avoid bloodshed. Life and property of foreigners and nationals are guaran- teed by my forces
 The message from the military gover- nor, Luis Mola, said in part:
 'On the 18th instant the army in this capital followed the movement initiated by the army of Camaguey, and Santiago was completely occupied in the most per- feet order, banks, commerce. industry, theatres, public and private offices con- tinuing their business as usual. I was appointed by Commander Fernandez, chief of the movement, as military governor of Santiago. Our movement has been fol- lowed by both the army and the civilian population of the important cities and towns of Caney, Alto Songo, San Luis, Combre, Santiago, Guantanamo, Baracoa, Saguatanmo, Myari, Holguin, Bayamo, Capechela Niquero and other localities. The former governor has been arrested, as well as the provincial counselor. the attorney of the provincial court; Com mander Rosales, Captain Bando and the police superintendent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
SALAzAR THREATENS ID CROSS AMERICAN BORDER ID MURDER
Villa Bandit Leader Sem Word That He Is Coming to Visit the United
 States Soon

Hnchita. N. M., February 15. Jose Ynez Salazar threatened soon to raid an American city or town and kill all the American men, ac- cording to "Bunk'' Spencer, the American negro, who, with his Mexican wife, are being held for ransom by Salnzar's force at Ojitos.
 Spencer reached the border yes- terday to obtain a ransom for the release, of himself and his wife, returning to Ojitos.
 According to Spencer, Salazar gave him the following message to take to the border:
 "TeII the American people that Jose Ynez SaIaxar is going to visit them shortly and distribute few pounds of lead in their midst. Just as soon as the forces I am ex- pecting reach me, I shall strike some American city or town and no American force or Carranza army will prevent me from carry ing out my plans. Columbus will be as nothing compared to my strike.
 During my stay I will make every effort to protect American women and children hut the men of .gringo land' will have to take care.v
 The Warren ranch interests are understood to have agreed to pay S15,0O0 ransom for Spencer and his wife. Spencer returned to salazar . after meeting his employers. The Mexicans had Threatened to Kill ~afrss Spencer if he fafIed 10 come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

forts to ascertain whether or not Briand Whitlock. American ambassador to Bel gum, is held as a prisoner of war by the Germans, and whether he was ordered or requested to lower from the American l. is also understood that the government is anxiously awaiting confirmation of the published report that Ambassador Ge- rard was actually submitted to rank i'm dignity when making efforts, following the severance of diplomatic relations. to depart from Berlin.
 SENSATIONAL REPORT
 In connection with that phase of the situation the United Press correspondent has further electrified the Washington government. In his dispatch today hea said:
 T can state that Gerard was held from Monday until Saturday against his will. and despite urgent requests for permis- sion to leave. . Germany is now similarly treating American consuls. None has reached Berne since arrival of the embassy train, although the American legation at Berne was advised by the Spanish embassy in Berlin that Americans had expressed desire to leave
 Weeks ago Ambassador Gerard cons plained to the foreign office that the Ger mans were searching the wives of Aner- can consuls at the border. "At Warnemunde alone. the wives of three prominent officials were totally stripped bathed and examined carefully because they were suspected of carryinS documents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

when the export burden overtaxed New YorlS's capacities, taught lesson from which they are profiting at this time. Then piers and terminals were piled with freight, much of which perished. Today they point out, there is no such conges- tion because for many months the rail- roads have accepted freight from the south and west only when consignees proved in advance that cargo space was awaiting.
 This method has kept railroad terminals here comparatively free from overcrowd- ing but has caused car shortage else where so serious that traffic heads have become alarmed. The executive commit tee of the association is expected to dis cuss the subject here tomorrow.
 The representatives of 30 railroads reached "gentlemen's agreement to- day in Washington to declare a virtual embargo against eastern bound shipments intended for transatlantic export. Under this plan empty cars in the east would be hurried westward to relieve conges- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

The export situation today, however. was declared by railroad traffic heads, to be the most serious in the history of the port. They said the congestion was not serious here because of almost wholesale embargoes against shipments from the west for export. These embar- goes, it was pointed out, are responsible for unusually congested conditions in the west.
 Unless relief now is assured through early offerings of considerable cargo space, according to men familiar with the situation, more restrictive embargoes must be placed, congestion will increase in many parts of the country, loaded cars will stand idle. great quantities of per ishable foodstuffs will be dumped on do- mestic markets, manufactures will cease to consign shipments eastward and the production of many raw products will be reduced.
 Railroad traffic managers assert that the ship shortage situation of a year ago,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

amount of freight for export has in- creased greatly at eastern ports be- cause of the great increase in steam ship sailings since the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany, the congestion at some eastern yards, it was said, having become so serious that it Is extremely difficult to move anything. One road is reported to have every track crowded and in addition cars loaded with export wheat stand ing on 94 barges in New York harbor. Every eastern grain elevator is said to be overflowing and in addition there are 4,e00,000 bushels of export wheat in Minneapolis which have been await ing transportation east for more than two months
 NEW ENGLAND SITUATION
 In New England the railroad men say, there is threatened shortage of grain, while the flour supply of Pitts burg, Philadelphia, New York and New England cities is not too large. At today's meeting it was decided to move two trainloads of 50 cars each from Minneapolis daily. one laden with wheat for New England, the other carrying flour to New England and the three cities named.
 The two daily trainloads of wheat tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS.

GENERAL NEWS. l-Germans release American sailors. All shipments east stopped by railroads.
 Three Americans arc murdered by BiIla bandits. Cuban situation much improved. Relief of big freight trouble soon. SaIaxar threatens to cross border. 2-Activity on various war fronts. 3-AH Anniston Is enthused over camp question. Jones is probate of Madison, says court. S-Black and Tate claim victory in court decision. Many decisions handed down ny court.
 LOCAL NEWS. S--Mrs. Mathis tells housewives how to cut down expenses. Mrrttn& today to decide cannia x psAfss svorSAition. HgA0sv nAsset pay fine for ci'p- as sa.1ssns grips cities over 5sh~ Sossth,
 gAssnn,s wtii Aead Board of Trade dtxin9 xfRt. e-tcael eenss.ittee plans for naval
 FEATURES. 4-+ksdi<s,tiai. 6-sSoNlx fs. H. MAkb exx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
HOUR OF ACTUAL
 WAR APPROACHING

Washington, February 15Many responsible officials of the administration have to the conclusion that unless there prompt and decided change in the general attitude of Germany toward the interests of the United States the President Wilson before Congress to ask authority to afford protection American lives and property only matter of days
 Any doubt existing the ruthless character of the submarine campaign and it's violation of neutral rights long has disappeared and the situation being made more and more grave daily by aggravating incidents.
 if the President delays going to Congress longer than believed in quarters he w the present session end in less than three weeks and it regarded
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
THREE AMERICANS ARE MURDERED BY
 VILLAS BANDITS

Hachita, N. M February l5Three bodes later identified those of Andrew Peterson Hugh Accord and Burton Jen late today found by Lem Spilsbury the Pershn scout mile of International Monument Mo- 53 situated 50 miles west of the Corner ranch.
 Corner Ranch M February 15 Via Automobile Courier Hachita )Beief that the three American coowboys-An drew Peterson, Hugh Accord and Burton Jensen-were ecued by the Mexican raiders who them Monday strengthened today when Peersons dog crawed into camp amshed aand foosore had great distance The American cowboys of the posse took this that Peterson and his companions dead.
 Lieutenant Colonel Waterman, in command of the border patrol here today denied that there had been raid Longs ranch of here previously reported He said his patrols in that district had reported all quiet there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
MANY NEUTRAL SHIPS TO SAIL
 UNDER NEWRULE
Now That Halifax Has Been Named as Point of Examination Instead of Kirkwall, Shipping Will Be Greatly Increased Steamer Ryndam Will Start Again, But With
 No Passengers on Board

New York February 15Steamships flying the flags of tra countries which have been detained here since the Herman submarine policy announced probably will resume their regular sangs if plans substitute Halifax for Kirk port oT for examination can be arranged with the British authorities It became tonight that negotiations Ito this end are virtually complete indicated steamship Rotterdam Halifax being
 
 yesterday after having proceeded the submarine and then
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
SHIPPING MEN GLAD
CUBAN SITUA TION
 MUCH IMPROVED

reports  with dispatches telling
  mor O regular in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

The Swedish American line agents also say the steamer Stockholm, more than week overdue in sailing, would depart to- morrow for Gothenburg via Halifax, as will the freight steamer Carlsholm. Other lines of Scandinavian countries were said to have filed cable messages today to their home offices asking for orders.
 HALIFAX PILOTS COMING
 Arrangements have been so far per fected, it was said, that Halifax pilots who work under British admiralty or ders have been ordered to this port to board the Stockholm and the Carlshom. It also was learned that Halifax pilot arrived here yesterday and went aboard the Frederik VIII, the admiralty orders requiring all ships other than those of the entente allies to enter Halifax at night only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
SON MAY HOLD CONGRESS UNTIL
 QUIET SETTLES
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, February 15-(Specia )-Presdent Wilson will either hold Congress indefinitely in session. he will qre Congress unequvocay to delegate to him its authority to declare
 Than the above there is nothing certain tonight As matter of fact unocay reported that the chief
 ve longer able to hope that force might not be reoured is preparing sensational address to Congress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
RYNDAM TO SAIL

The passengers who were originally booked on the Ryndam, will not be aboard ficially announced. The Ryndam will go strictly as a freighter, carrying 5000 tons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
ALL SHIPMENTS EAST STOPPED
 BY YRAUROADS
Summary Action is Taken to Relieve Congestion on Atlantic Seaboard- Export Wheat and Flour is to Be Held While New England
 and Other Sections Are Supplied

February
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
SLIGHT RELIEF OF BIG FREIGHT
 TROUBLE SOON

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

Representatives of 30 roads at a meeting here, aided by interstate com merce commission officials. reached a gentleman agreement" for a new and drastic campaign of relief, including the following measures: Adoption of regulations tantamount to a virtual embargo on all export shipments through eastern ports until part of the vast accumulation already await ing steamships can be cleared away.
 Liberal use of an intelligent em- bargo" on all domestic eastbound ship ments. Such an embargo, already eff fective on some roads, may be ex- tended.
 A policy of separating empty from loaded cars in the congested yards and sending the empties back. with others released by unloading, to western lines in solid trainloads, ahead of all other traffic except passenger trains
 EASTERN ROADS AGREE
 Eastern roads agreed to give in ad- dition an empty car to their western connection for every loaded carried.
 Export traffic through the east will remain virtually at a standstill dur ing the period of adjustment and east bound domestic traffic will be greatly ourtailed if the plans work out. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
One Trader Made & 900 900 During Period of Note Leak,
 But He Seemed Ignorant

further examination of brokers state- 's on the stock exchange during Decem- leak committee today ad- f the members returned to Washington tatement by the committees counsel, consider it profitable for the full com testimony, in view of other more urgent In connection with that account, how ever there was put in evidence tele- gram. dated New York, December 20,
 and sent over MT. Harrimans private
 wires to his Washington office. asking:
 Have you heard anything about the gov-
 ernment to issue this afternoon a state
 ment regarding the economic condition ' pf Eufppea This was signed "J. l.. L.
 Ihe answer was ''No."
 I The fact that the initials correspond Ito those Of Jesse L. Livermore, well Ii'noan sperulator, known to make his 1 iheadanarisei at MT. Harriman's offices, 1 w&s called io the attention of members 1 of the committee at the close of the 5isafiHs hut&it was explained by counsel jahe uaestlpu of the speculator's identity z YaA pt peFtinent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

or gram consigned to and owned by the Netherlands government. The passengers now being booked for the Noordam have been told they will be given 24 hours notice of sailing.
 NO WORD RECEIVED
 At the British consul here it was said late today no word of arrangements whereby neutral ships could call at Hali- fax instead of kirkwall was received. The announcement of sailings was held to be sufficient indication that the British admiralty had raised no objections to the plan. From Halifax the vessels for I1ol- land, Norway, Sweden and Denmark can take a direct course that will carry them far to the north of the British Isles and clear of the war zone indicated in the recent German declaration.
 SHIPPING MEN GLAD
 Word that the ships would sail and in- timation that others would follow within a short time was received with satisfac- tion by steamship agents handling car- goes for neutral countries of Europe Not only will it relieve congestion of ship
 (COntinued on Page Two.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16

Washington, February 15.-News of the libera- tion of the 72 American seamen brought to Ger many by the prize ship Yarrowdale came in to- night after President Wilson and other admins tration officials had retired Their release dis poses of one of the most pressing and Irritating phases of the German-American situation.
 With President Wilson's approval a note per- emptorially demanding of Germany that the Americans be released had been prepared at the state department and was expected to go forward t0po
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-16
AMERICAN SAILORS RELEASED
NEWS OF LIBERATION OF 72I SEAMEN NOT RECEIVED IN TIME
 FOR PRESIDENT TO COMMENT

Berlin, February 15-The American seamen who were brought prisoner to Germany on board the British steamer Yarrowdale have been lib- erated.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
SPRAYING FOR MITES

During July and August mites multiply very rapidly. They may
 be found in cracks and crevices and in the filth of the hen house.
 It is in these cracks and crevices that the mite lays it's eggs which are soon matched and developed into adult mites. Mites differ from lice in that they do not live on the birds body. but mass together in these cracks and crevices about the house Al night they crawl to the birds and suck blood, returning tC their hiding places before the birds leave the roost in the nor
 ming. It is due to this habit ot the mite that II is necessary t
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
HOLLY SPRINGS

Health is good in this vicinity.
 Most people are through dig ging their spuds and replanting the ground with spaghetti and macaroni.
 MT. Floyd Russell and Mr. Paul Thomas are calculating on hav- ing their heads shaved and show their patriotism by leaving a lit- tie red cross on the back of their forehead.
 Miss Callie Reed of Hope. N. M., was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Maggie Martin, this past week.
 Mr. and Mrs, T. E. Bailey have a big girl born Saturday July IA.
 Hello, Ruth, how is Ed navi- gating? 1 wonder if duck hash { crippled him.
 Mr. Avery Reeves who has been working on the tank farms in Oklahoma for the past three months, returned home Thursday
 Mrs. Dora Butcher and family spent Thursday night with Mrs. Maggie Martin.
 Avery Reeves and Lloyd Rus sell have gone to Little Rock to join the navy.
 Well we had a nice rain last night which will put corn in many a crib.
 Joy to the readers of the Pie.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

spray the house instead of treat ing the birds.
 Spraying or painting the inte- rior of the house, the roosts and nests with strong kerosene emul- sion. crude petroleum, gasoline or crude carbolic-acid and kero- sene will kill these mites and if repeated every ten days or two weeks will eventually free the house of the pests. Common white wash with kerosene and crude carbolic acid may be used but this is not as effective as some eff the other sprays men toned in as much as the white wash leaves scales on the side of the house and this forms an eX cellent place for the future gen eration of mites to gather.
 In making up the kerosene emulsion use the following for muIa: Shave one pound of con- mon laundry soap into a gallon of soft water; steep it until a paste is formed, then add two gallons of kerosene. This forms the stock solution and when mix ed up for use should be used fiji teen to one, that is, fifteen parts of water to one part of the stock solution. The crude earboiC acid and kerosene may be mixed in proportions, one gallon ot crude carbolic acid to two gal Ions of kerosene. The crude petroleum as well as the kero- sene may be applied alone with good results.
 Before the spraying IS started tue houses ahould be thoroughly cleaned. The nests should be removed and nesting and materi- al as we'll as the litter from the floors should be burned. The dropping board should be cleaned off. All cleats which are fasten ed to the walls of the house should be removed as far as pos siole. When the house has been thoroughly cleaned the spraying can take place.
 The spraying may be done with any kind of a spray. In large houses the barrel spray would be the most efficient as it would save time in mixing up the material. In smaller houses the bucket spray can be used to  good advantage and for the poultryman with small house on a back lot, the hand spray would serve the purpose and at the same time be inexpensive.
 These different solutions and mixtures can be applied with a brush. This practice is not as rapid nor is it as effective as spraying. Spraying with a good spray will force the solution in to small cracks and crevices.
 The spraying should be re-
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19

peated every ten days or two weeks until the mites are de- stroyed and after this the house should be sprayed once a month as a preventative. If this is done regularly the poultryman will not be bothered much with one of the greatest pests.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-07-19
HAM SCHOOL HOUSE

Back, as usual full uq to the brim of my hat on some of the best watermelons l ever Topped my lips ove-. Nothing to do but lay up in the shade and enjoy the melodious wind that is drift ing from the Southland.
 Plenty of news this week, w.. M. Mum has purchased a new car and we wish for him and family a pleasant summer, and l want to be one of the guests or that fishing trip when 1t occurs.
 The protracted meeting will begin at Corinth Saturday night before the second Sunday in August, and special invitation is given to all who want to en- joy themselves in a spiritual meeting.
 Health of the community still remains good, and for this we feel thankful.
 Our farmers are about through with their farming, and every thing is awfully dry but a little cool at night.
 MT. Hooper has returned home from his visit to Texarkana, and reports a splendid time for which I believe he looks five or ten years younger.
 Miss Emma McMillian is Vis- ming friends and relatives near Stamps, but oh, how she misses Tom. Don't worry Emma, he has only gone to prepare a place for you.
 Elma Brown is still making his usual calls, and says his patient is doing fine, but can't say just when he will dismiss the case. That's right Elma. stay at your post.
 Henry McMillian is making ar- engagements to begin building his new house.
 Jim Butler and family visited his parents. Mir. and Mrs. Tom Butler, near Hope, Saturday and Sunday.
 Luther Mitchell says he is go- ing to lay by his boil weeViI, rain or no rain.
 The school at this place is pro- gressing nicely with MT, Cleve- land Owens as teacher.
 Say! Bill. did you get some what frightened when that Stu debaker went crazy? did.
 Say! LonGfellow. we were all disappointed last week for not getting to cast our eyes on some more of that home-spun poetry. Bring it along, we'll take it all for it is the cheapest stuff we've had since the war,
 Mir. Alex May has declined his move to Bodcaw, and will begin work on his new house soon. Hurrah! for Alex. you can't keer good man down.
 We are sorry to note the dis approval of d married lie hz Nil