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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
Marking a Bullet.

When n leaden bullet traverses cloth
characteristic marks are left upon the
projectilc which are not oblitcrated by
the subsequent passage Of the bullet
through flesh, provided that 1t does not
strike bone. 1t Is even possible to
identify the nature Of the garment
through which the bullet has passed
by careful examination 0f the marks
on the lead.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03

The stalks may be quickly removed
from currants by well Touring the
hands and rubbing the currants as
hard as possible between them. This
takes much less time than picking sep.
lratcly and IL quite as effective.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
News to Him.

'I've come to tell YOU" began the
young man, that I'm going ITO get
married next week.
"Well what Of itI' roarcd his en-
ploycr, sccnting a request for a raise.
"Why tell me Your troubles?"
Il thought possibly you might be in.
terestcd. You see, it's your daughter
I'm going to marry" - New York
World.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
ENGLISH BABE DIED
EARLY THIS MORNING

The len days old daughter of Mr..
md Mrs. John English, Of 9l1 West
Washington street, died this morn
ng at 6 O'Clock. The death was
aused by infant sickness. Funeral
arrangements are now being com
Dlctod,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
ROTARY cLUs TO MEET
TUESDAY AT CLIFTON

The Rotary Club will hold a meet
ing Tuesday evening, March 6, at 6;15
o'clock in the grill of the New Clifton.
Tho dinner will be followed by an in
teresting program.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
GERM ANY'S DEFENSE,

81 fail to sec how such a
plot" is inspired by unfriend-
liness on our part. Il would
mean nothing hut that we would
use the means universally ad.
mitted in war in case that the
United States declared war;"
From Foreign Secretary Zim-
merman's statement to the Of
ficiaI German News Agency.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
WATERPOWER MAY
Be SOLD TO C.,0.&P.
M'kiNLEY AND SOYCE HOLD CON,
FERENCE ~ WASHINGTON IN
EFFORT TO CLOSE DEAL FOR
SALE OF cam.

The corps of engineers who have
been employed the past two years by
the Mckinley Syndicate to measure
the water in the Illinois river and do
other work in connection with the liti.
cation with w. u. Boyce, quit work
Thursday and returned to Chicago,
pending the outcome OF the conference
now in progress at Washington, ID. C..
between Nj. Mckinley and Mr.. BoyCe
regarding the sale oi the MarsellloA
Land and Water Power Company.
Tlfc suspension u work is believed
80 indicate that there arc eXcellen,
prospects of Mr. Mckinley and Mr..
Poyce agreeing upon the purchase
price of the water power interests IL
MarSeiIles and hat the litigation be.
tween The two win come to an end.
eecrecy is Maintained.
Much secrecy is being maintainet
G .er the conference at Washington
and ii persons locally lntcfeSted KNOW
anything OF what is going on they art
not making it public Belief has been
expressed. however, that this time
owners Of the antag0nistic corpora.
t!ous will agree. upon terms.
There are reports that others ar
involved in the proposed purchase o.
the water rover, and that other bit
deals are pending in Marseilles, but
these cannot be verified.
II is generally believed that Ebln j.
Ward, who owns the riparian right
on The south side of the river, and
which have always conlllcted with
those on the north side, fastened
back from Mexico because Of the deals
now pending 1t ~ possible his fisht'
may be ireluded in the transaction.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
Mortgages.

Mortgages and trust deeds covering
leans of 81 ,2S5.023 were made during
the five days as follows:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
BY JOHN EDWIN NEVTN,
international News Service Staff
Correspondent.

'lIlteTlldllOIldI NEWS service stan
Correspondent
Washington, o. C., Mar. Sat
tempted justification by Herr Zim-
norman, the German foreign min
ister Of Germany's effort to line
up Japan and Mexico against the
United States found no response
in Washington officiaIdom today.
The insinuations by Zimmerman
that there was justification" for
Germany5 action In the activity
Of the United States in South
America met with snarp denial.
The facts as shown by the rec
ords, known to the entire world,
for months, were cited as COM
pete refutation Of the Zimmerman
accusation.
The United States approached
the Latin-American countries Of
South and Central America and
called a convention to arrange to
meet the changed trade conditions
growing out of the European war
entirely in the open. The Pan
American conference held in this
city met in the open at all times.
It was general discussion Of
ways and means for assisting
each other commercially. And at
no time was there the slightest
suggestion from any point that
the conferences were In the inter
est Of any Of the European bellis-
crent5.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
Plot Was Justified?

Berlin, via Sayyile. Mar. 3--Vlr'
tual.y admitting the truth Of the
charges made in the United states
that Germany "plotted" to secure he
aid of Mexico and Japan, in event OF
war with the United States Foreign
Secretary Zimmerman today justified
such action on the ground that The
United States tried to array South
America republics against Germany
The foreign secretary's admissions
were contained in statement MADE
to a staff member Of jhe Trans'Ocean
News Agency. He did not deny or
confirm the authenticy OF the so
called Zimmerman letter, purport-
ing to contain his own proposal 10
the German minister al Mexico CitY
that he ask General Carranza to per
suade Japan TO join in a war on the
United States IN event OF hostllitles.
But he asserted that such course
was thoroughly justified NOT only as
precautionary measure. IN case the
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-03
THE WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight
and Sunday; much colder
tonight. Cold wave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11

"Philanthropist-A lover of mankind; one who sympathizes with and endeavors to help his fellow men; an author or promoter of benevolent projects or ideas, 1, I quote the above from the justly eel ebrated chef d'oeurve of the late MT. Noah webster, and conclude from the quotation that while the world is very, very busy place, there never existed truer more loyal or more valiant peo- pie who might be labeled 'philanthro- pists" than today.
 In our own city of Birmingham there , stands as a shining example of unselfish. sympathetic. public-spirited, philan- thropy, an exponent in the person of Mrs, c. P. Orr whose widespread activities among those who need encouragement and assistance. and whose splendid abil- ity to chrystallize and make possible con- ditions that seem almost impossible in the matter of helping people out of debt and placing them on their feet, so to speak, is known far and wide in this vicinity;
 Mrs. Orr has never done finer thing than to interest herself and her friends in the Alabama Orphans and Old Folks Home, an institution which our negro citizens have erected, equipped, and man. aged with credit and honor to them selves, often struggling hard to keep their heads above water" financially speaking, and with So many "ups and downs" that at times it seemed almost
 impossible for the institution to continue its activities
 A case in question is before the citizens of Birmingham at present and it Is in this matter that Mrs. Orr wishes to en-
 list the sympathy and the aid of Bir-. mingham's citizens-to lift debt of se00 from this institution and thus make it's existence a certainty.
 There is scarcely white family in Birmingham said Mrs. Orr, in speaking of the institution yesterday, which hasn't at sometime had some good, worthy servant who has been cared for by the Alabama Orphans and Old Folks Home the hospital formerly operated by the same institution. In my own fam fly we have become interested in the work through some of the best servants I've ever known being connected with the institution and think it is the duty of every citizen of this community to aid in a cause which Is philanthropic work worthy of our best efforts"
 The hospital which was expensive and difficult to maintain,'' Mrs. Orr said, 'thas now been turned over to the negro doc tors who are operating it successfully; but it Is the home itself that I am in- terested in. In the first place, let 1t be known precisely what is needed; there's a debt of $500 on the home which is now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
COALITION PLANS IN LOWER HOUSE
 TO BE ABANDONED
(Continued from Page one)

(Continued from Page One) the republican national ticket in the last election.
 Hasty surveys of the situation today following the call for a special session April 16 found both sides still claiming g. majority. Both were hoping for the vote of Representative Martin of Louisiana, progressive democrat, but it was admit ted that he had not pledged his support to either side. If the independents do not maintain their organization. it was generally believed today that Representa- tive Randall, prohibitionist of California, and Representative London, socialist of New York, probably will vote with the democrats, and Representative-elect Full fer of Massachusetts, progressive, with the republicans.
 Announcement today by Governor Whit man that he will call a special election to select a successor to the late Repre- seentative Conry, of the Fifteenth New York district was welcome development for the democrats. They say there is no doubt that in the overwhelmingly Tam many district, which Conry represented. another democrat will be elected. That would bring the democratic total to 2lo, within three of enough to re-elect Speaker Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
Washington May Become Sdloonless, But Not "Dry,''
 Under Sheppard Measure
Prohibition Bill Just Enacted By Congress Does Not Stop Importation in Any Quantities and Baltimore is Only 40 Miles Away-Ala- bamians Played ConspiciOus Part
 in Legislation
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

postoffice bill On the Reed amenumenl
 Senator Underwood, confined by illness, did not vote.
 The Reed amendment came up in the
 House before the Sheppard bill. It caused
 more or less perturbation among Ala hama prohibitionists. It was supported by MT. Amercrombie, Mir. Almon and Mir.
 Burnett It was opposed by MT. Black mon, Mfr. Don't. Mir Heflin, MT. Gray and
 MT. Steagali. MT. Oliver voted present" '" Mir. Huddleston was absent
 BACK INTO LINE AGAIN On the Sheppard bill, three of the mem bers who had opposed the Reed amend
 ment, stepped into line, and will be able
 in the future to make appeals to both sides of the ''home constituency. The three who opposed one week the amend meut, and the following week voted for the Sheppard bill, were Heflin. Gray and Steagall. Mir. Oliver and Mir. HudHeston supported the bill. Mir. Dent and MT. Blackmon opposed it.
 The next effort of the prohibitionists will be in behalf of the federal amend ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
PHILADELPHIANS
 HELD ON CHARGES
 OF CUSTOMS FRAUD
tcontinued from Page One,

connection with the alleged snug gling and other arrests are expected.
 s Federal officers tonight would neither confirm or deny that munitions had been placed upon the two interned vessels in exchange for certain articles sent out from the ships These articles, accord ing to affidavits sworn to by Frank Gar barino. head of the Philadelphia bureau of investigation of the department of jus tice, and on which Commissioner, Ed munds issued warrants for the arrest of Rohner and Mir. and Mrs. Fischer. in cluded 10 -chronometers valued at several thousand dollars. Government agents
 would not disclose whether the articles
 were sent out of the yard in business manner.
 Rohner and Fisher waived a hearing for trial at the June term of the federal court and surety company furnished a
 bond for their appearance Mrs. Fisha~.
 because of illness. could not be brought
 before the commissioner and hearing in her case was also waived.
 Beyond asserting his innocence of any wrongdoing, Rohner. on advice of coun- sel, would make no statement.
 Fichelis. who was a helper to-. Wtl- liams said he and Williams had been ac- customed to make about three trips a week to the navy yar6for Several weeks to deliver goods from the 'Rohner con- cern. He asserted that neither he nor Williams knew the contents of the many boxes taken from the informed ships and | hauled away on motor truck belonging to the Rohner place. 1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
Secretary Houston Ayers Birmingham Girls Pretty
 and Are Good Dancers
DECLINE TO DISCUSS
 THE WAR SITUATION
Secretary Lane Tells of Experience as Newspaper Man-Every City Visited Has Marked
 Spirit of Patriotism
ny REUBEN A. LEWIS

The United States may be on the verge of war.
 But it would not be indicated by the rnien of three members of President Wilson's cabinet as they sat reading the afternoon papers on the private car National. which was parked jus; outside of the Louisville and Nashville railroad station. and jocularly dis cussed current events.
 As The Age-Herald reporter ap- peared at the screen of the door, en- tering the car and asked that ne might come in there was rather firm demand from one of the army engi- neers What do you want?' Upon as surfing them that he was not a Ger man spy, the writer gained admission and heard three great statesmen dis cuss informally topics of various na- lures.
 In response to the query Do you think that the United States can pur- sue its policy of armed neutrality and permit its armed merchantmen to shoot German submarines at sight without war with Germany came the polite direct reply of Secretary of War Baker: T am not In position to make any comment on the situation. I can not commit myself. I'm sorry, very sorry" The others were of the same mind.
 Perhaps the observers of the cabinet members at the nitrate plant hearing had been impressed by the open, di-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
GRAY HAIR
 RESTORED ] Made Natural Dark Color Again by La Creole Stops E alling Hair and
 Grows New Hair

A delightful surprise awaits any lady ,or gentleman with gray, streaked gray, prematurely gray, faded. thin. scrawny or falling hair or bald head. Simply ap- ply to your hair and scalp the famous La Creole Hair Dressing. Simple direc- lions on bottle). In few days you will be delighted to see all your gray hair gradually turn to a natural, even dark shade and so perfect is the Change that not even trace of gray hair can be found. La Creole Is harmless-no dye, but has the wonderful effect. of restoring the color glands to activity, so your gray hair is naturally restored to that dark, fascinating tone you used to- have Be- sides La Creole stops dandruff and fall- ing hair and causes thin hair to grow thick and new hair to sprout all over your head, making all your hair soft, fluffy, long. thick. evenly dark, and snappy with new life. La Creole is such a pleasant hair preparation that lots of folks use it all the time as d fine hair dressing and tonic Sold on a money back guarantee, by druggists or sent pre- paid in big bottle for $1 Address Van vleet- Mansfield Co.,, Memphis, Tenn. Pay fair price for the best hair dessng. which is La Creole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
MRS. c. P. ORR WANTS PEOPLE TO HELP ORPHANS AND OLD
 FOLKS HOME OUT OF DEBT
Rr DNII.N DALRY-MpLE E


 overdue; it has been carried over for
 brief time until some arrangement can be made to pay it and think 1t is the duty of the white people of this town
 to help our negro citizens who are strlV- Ing so hard to maintain an institution which is in every way worthy of our re-
 gard. The building Is in poor repair; the
 windows leak, and so does the roof ana we ought to put the whole thing in good condition so that the place may be run
 properly. If the note of $500 is not paid. the institution goes"
 We are always prodigal with our ln- terests in other races; we never fail to show our sympathy said Mrs. IT, Then why not show a little sympathy in the
 direction of our negro friends? There are
 great many worthy people connected with the institution and the suffering among the old negro people and the chil- dren is something that we should help if we can, and by assisting the Orphans and Old Folks Home, we make 1t possipie for these sufferers to be well cared for The hospital was at first considered a fine investment by those who run the home, but it proved unremunerative be- cause so many patients were there who couldn't pay for their operations and hos lpitai expenses: so practically there was no remuneration from that source. The remedy for these conditions is just this: If we pay off the note of $500, we give our servants, who, when they are old and
 unable to work a place where they can be comfortable Sixteen persons are now being taken care of at the home; the
 children are being taught how to become productive members of society. clean and neat and worth while We are all alike
 the world over, every creed and race, and the good negro suffers as acutely as any,
 body else and is just as appreciative
 To quote an instance, young regrt. woman appeared before the Young Wom- CTS Christian association here in Bfr- mingham and said. I just hate to open the newspapers in the morning and read of the terrible crimes that my race is
 guilty of and if the white people will only help us to overcome our wickedness
 we will do our. part It was very touching appeal to our duty as citizens,
 think.'' ist
 Fifteen hundred dollars has already
 been paid off on the Alabama Orphans and Old Folks Home," said Mrs. Orr,
 and the nest egg for the $600 now due had a terrible misfortune it was placed in the Penny Savings bank. which failed; then the Merchants and Mechanics bank was the next banking place, and that was
 emerged with the Jefferson County Saw ings bank, and then that bank failed; they have gotten back 15 per cent of the amount during the last two weeks, but they need the help of their white friends to raise the much needed $500. Let us in .'the true spirit of brotherhood and sym pathy help our negro friends to keep up an institution which is valued asset of this community
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
RELIEF DEPARTMENT
 REPORTSH0WSMUCH GOOD IS BEING. DONE
Financial Record Under Brown Remarkable For Manner in Which the
 Funds Were Handled

In outlining its accomplishments since it's beginning six months ago, the city department of relief and cor rections' enumerates it has ministered to 457 people in its welfare depart ment; has received 22o stranded and homeless persons at the Pisgah Home, where 11.611 meals have been served; has cared for 1610 in its city relief department. and has found employ ment for f52 people.
 Despite these acts of mercy and kindness. the department has spent less than s4000.
 The constructive effort which the department emphasizes is evidenced by the 1852 visits for home reconstruc- ton.
 The full report of the department as compiled by it's superintendent, the Rev. Walter S. Brown. follows:
 "As has been said before, this new department of the city government has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
Thinks Present Rule Tenn porary Makeshift Good for
 Rare Emergencies Only
CANNOT BE USED. TO PASS PARTY MEASURES
Will, However, Lead to Better Condi- tions When Majority Is Given Real Power-Slim Chance for Farm
 Loan Applicants
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington. March 1O.-(Spccial.) That the time will come when 62 members, two-thirds majority of the Senate. will demand real and eff fective cloturc rule. is the prediction of Senator Underwood.
 The rule recently adopted whereby a two-thirds majority may move [ the previous question is, in the opinion of Senator Underwood. a makeshift which can serve only in rare emergencies, of which the recent filibuster against the That the rule cannot be of service in securing party legislation is his con tention
 { The rule adopted was the best that could be obtained.' continued the sen- ator. Tt will lead to better condi- tions, however. for some of these days 62 men will demand the rule of the majority. The Senate is the only legis- lative body in existence which does not recognize a majority. In its position it is proceeding contrary to the con- stitution of the United States The two-thirds rule is makeshift. It will never be effective unless it again hap pens that a pitiably small majority de- sires on an ever recurring occasion to stand against an overwhelming ma jority. We should adopt a cloture which the majority could apply. And then the Senate could proceed with de1iberation equal to that now em- ployed to legislate effectively and wieh expedition. In the future a majority rule will be inaugurated. The time will come when the business coterie' of the Senate will number 62."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
Jewish Events Discussed
 at B'Nai B'Rith Meeting

Birmin gham lodge No. 36S. Independ- ent Order of B'Nai BRith, will meet in regular session this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Temple Emanu- FL Aft CT a brief business session. Mervin Sterne will give a resume of current Jewish events which will be follow cd by general discussion. All members are requested to be on hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-11
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Loving Cup for Mrs. Mathis tha Editor of Tho Are-Herald.

make a motion that the state
 of Alabama, rot only Alabama, but the whole southern states, buy loving cup
 six feet high and present to Mrs G. H.. Mathis to show our appreciation of her in. the south and have carved on one side of this loving cup her picture ans on the other side of this cup as appreciation Of her work for the south. Who will second my motion? Let's get 10 work and get this cup and have rep
 resentation of each county in the south meet Mrs. Mathis at Birmingham and