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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

ing the national uniform are forbid den indulgence in liquor while the war lasts, as long as they are in the service of the government, no matter whether they are on leave or in camp or barracks.
 As for those vices that are recog- nized as sins in themselves and that have proved curse in peace and war, are now for the first time strictly prohibited in the army. The government is insistent on a sober, morally clean army, and it is worthy of note that officers and men are showing right disposition in their attitude to the question of wholesome environment.
 There must be something in the con- tention of prohibitionists that the con- sumption of alcohol lowers efficiency. Most of the medicine shows advertising in the billboard. for talented performers stipulate that they must not drink.
 * * *
 Kaiser Wilhelm told MT. Gerard he would blow up Windsor Castle rather than see his family starve. Even if the Kaiser succeeded in doing that, it wouldn't help him any more than bonn barding English coast resorts.
 *
 A follower of Mayor Thompson was run out of an Illinois town the other day Big Bill" is getting to be just about as popular in Illinois as James K. varda- man is in grand old Mississippi.
 * x *
 Londoners are still patronizing the theatres and the possibility of air raids doesn't prevent them from concentra ting their minds on the jokes of music hall comedians
 *
 4AC4C AlO LlilllllSl SAdAI III lllS navy than a destroyer. What we like most about a destroyer is the healthy fear it inspires in the commander of a U-boat.
 & *
 E. w. Hornung is dropping into poetry these days. If Conan Doyle rhymes bit, why should not the creator of Rallies" do the same?
 It may be necessary for Uncle Sam to settle matters with the I. w. W. before showing the Kaiser the utter folly of continuing this war.
 Every time trunkful of whisky is seized at one of the local railroad sta tions bibulous persons grow sick at heart.
 As one of the steps in food conserva- ton, why not stop movie comedians from pasting each other with pies? America~in war preparations, is show ing speed no democracy was ever be- fore thought capable of. * Mrs. De saulles is one husband killer who isn't going to be swamped with pub lie sympathy.
 In the meantime the dove of peace continues to coo with pronounced Ger man accent
 Lloyd George is almost as full of op timism as a real estate promoter selling town lots.
 < To the stacker medal for valor is g piece of metal. and nothing more. * * < Good morning! Have you young lieu I tenant or captain in your family?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
VAIN PLEA

T cannot In mere words express
 The grief that weighs me down. My friend, I'm sure you'd never guess How oft I've felt the frown or dread misfortune" He who spoke Then dropped a glistening tear And wished to kick himself-the bloke He spoke to could not hear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
IN FOR IT NOW

I'm afraid Henry is going to be dis appointed with army life" remarked MT. Ccbbles.
 why so2" Henry was always dead set against manual labor. an I understand all them trenches in Europe was dug by soldiers"
 "BONE-DRY" JUICE Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard
 To get for herself a wee sip; Old Father Hubbard Had been to the cupboard
 And so there was nary nip.
 RARE GIFT "Did you meet any talented people at the summer resort you visited?" One a man." And what sort of talent did he have7" He could write something else on a souvenir post card besides. Having a fine time. Wish you were here'"
 SEEMS LIKE YEARS
 Sweet mirth and song
 And joyous laughter,
 But gosh, how long
 Our head aches after!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

To whom God will, there be the vic- tory. Henry VI.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

I'm afraid Henry is going to be dis appointed with army life" remarked MT. rCbh1ee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

It is now in it's own building again after temporary removal in order to en- large and beautify and make more com fortable it's quarters for it's employees and the public It purchased it's present site and building in the fall of 191O John Barr told me when the bank first moved into it's present quarters that the thought they would be big enough for the next 20 years, but since then it has been twice necessary to increase the facilities to keep pace with the rapidly growing busi- ness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

The National bank was established on the corner now occupied by the Brown Marx building. It's owner was Charles Linn, and when he was courageous enough to erect s35,Oo0 building upon it name of "Linns Folly" but he was a man of vision, faith and deeds. and be- fore his death turned the laugh on those who thought they had made joke at his expense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18

MT. Linn was no tinid, time serving, routine business man. In his blood was the daring of a Swedish sailor. He made the trip up the Alabama river as far as Montgomery, where he lived for a while. He was far-sighted and public-spirited citizen. It was he who gave to Montgom- cry it's first steam fire engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-18
HOW TO USE OLD NEWSPAPERS

Good morning! Have you young lieu tenant or captain in your family?
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
u. OF |. ATHLETICS
IN SPITE OF WAR
COACH EDMUNDSON TELLS WHY
THERE WILL BE NO LET UP IN
TRAINING

"Hec' Edmundson, track coach at
the University of Idaho, will not
abandon athletics just because num-
ber of his best men are liable to en-
list for the war.
We've been trying to hammer it
into their heads for years" said
"Hec"; that athletics were essential
to the building up of strong men. Then
why should we drop athletics now
when the war makes good physical
condition more necessary than ever?
No sir, we'll keep right on. II we
lose some of our best men we'll fill
I'D the ranks as well as we can and go
right along"
The IT, of l. baseball team will leave
Thursday for it's first baseball battles
of the season. These will be at Mis-
soula Friday and Saturday with the
University of Montana team. Among
those who will go are Barger, captain
and catcher, Brashear, Blackmer,
Keane, Retig and Wade, pitchers, Aim
auist, first base, Nelson, third base,
Gray, Fox, the two Evans, Rem
shaw and Everley.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
VISITOR IN MOSCOW
FROM FAR-OFF ALASKA
Former Student at the University OF
Idaho Calls on Friends and
Then Hurries Away

Among the Moscow visitors last
week was F. A. Rapp of Tredwell
Alaska, a former student of the Uni
versity of Idaho. Mr.. Rapp has been
employed by the Treadwell Mining
company as chemist since leaving col
lege two years ago and he intends to
remain in the mining game after re-
turning Mining is not on the boom
as formerly, nor is there a great deal
of excitement over the war situation
in this northern country accor ling to
Mr. Rapp, but business as a whole
is in a very prosperous and stable
condition.
Mr.. Rapp came south as guard in
charge of some government prisoners
which he left in charge of offici;ls II
Seattle. He goes back north today.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
Vernon Henry Victim of
Automobile Accident
in Boise
CARTURNSOVER ON GRADE
Young Man Lingers fer Hours But
Finally Succumbs Because of
Fearful Shock

Vernon Henry, only son of Super
intendent and Mrs Charles Henry Of
this city, died at II o'clock Sunday
morning in a hospital in Boise as the
result of an automobile accident in
which he was injured the, night be-
fore.
Mr.. Henry, who was in Boise at the
time as business manager and mem
ber of the University of Idaho Glee
club, was out for an automobile ride
after the evening concert when the
accident happened. He was in a car
driven by Donald McGirr of Boise
They were on the Fairview road lead
ing from the state fair grounds into
the city and coming down grade when
the car ahead slowed down.
How Accident Happened
NTcGirr put on brakes to stop but
the light on the left side of his car
had gone out and he ran off the side
of the grade before he could bring
his car to a full stop. The car turn
ed over throwing Henry through the
wind shield and the broken glass cut
an artery in his leg.
The other five occupants of the car
escaped without injury, and Henry
at first treated the matter lightly, but
a little later tainted. Then he was
hurried with all speed to a Boise hos
pitaI and everything possible done
for him. But he died at IL o'clock
Sunday morning.
Cause of Death
Physicians in attendance said the
wound on the leg would not have been
fatal, but that death was due to the
shock and internal injuries.
The remains are expected to arrive
in Moscow at O'Clock tomorrow af-
ternoon accompanied by the bereaved
parents and the members of the glee
club. The remainder of the glee club
Continued on Page 81
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
WILL BLOCK
PLOTTERS
Drastic Measure to Protect Property
From Destruction by German
Sympathizers

WASHINGTON-A bill authorizing
government operation of all wireless
stations was introduced in congress
Monday by Chairman Padgett of the
house naval committee at the request
of Secretary Daniels.
Without discussion the bill provid-
ing punishment for the destruction of
war materials passed the senate. This
is the first legislation directed against
the activities of plotters. The bill
covers the destruction of war mater
;als of all kinds including railways,
docks, wharves and munitions. The
penalty is $4,000 fine and 80 years i'm
prisonment.
The sundry civil bill carrying $144,-
10000 was reported favorable in the
senate.
Secretary of War Baker submitted
a request for the appropriation of
S1,500,000 for a submarine base at
Panama Prompt action was request
ed
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
BEAUTIFUL SERVICES
MARK EASTER SEASON
Moscow Churches Observe the Day
With Fine Music, Appropriate
Sermons and Flowers

Despite steady down pour OF
rain during the morning hours, TIE
Easter services at the church Of the
city were we'll attended. Shortly af-
ter noon the sun broke through the
heavy clouds, bringing the iirst
glimpse of real Easter sunshine.
The floral decorations in the DIFF
ferent church were beautiful, several
of the affairs being massed in Easter
lilies and greenery. Splendid pro-
grams of Easter music were given.
Holy communion was celebrated at
the Catholic and Presbyterian church
es' in the morning, and at ST. Marks
Episcopal church at vesDer service at
4 o'clock. The Knight Templars, ac-
cording to their custom, attended
Easter services in a body at the First
Church of Christ, Scientist
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
AUSTRIA PLANS BREAK
WITH UNITED STATES
Representatives in This Country Get Ready to Leave
May Not Declare War But Remain
Passive While Germany Fights

WASHINGTSN-T state depart
ment has received word from Min
lister Stowell at Berne, Switzerland,
that Austria broke off diplomatic re-
lations with the United States April 8.
The Austrian charge, Zwiedenek,
called at the state department and re-
quested passage. He informed the de-
partment that Austria had issued an
order breaking off diplomatic rela-
tions yesterday. Ambassador Pen
field knows nothing of the break.
The relations between Turkey, and
Burgaria and the United States are
unchanged it is officially stated. They
are expected to follow Austria's lead.
Passports will be Immediately avail
able for Zweidinek, Count Tarnowski; !;
the entire embassy and staff and all
the diplomatic agents of Austria
throughout the country. This Aus
triaE party is expected to number 200.
1t will probably be week before
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
General Haig Hammers
Hindenburg Line for
25 Miles
GREAT PROGRESS CLAIMED
Germans Hard Pressed on Western
Front According to Reports From
English Sources

NEW YORK-General Haig is strik
ing the most formidable blow at the
"Hindenburg Line" that the allies
have yet launched. This may be a
part of the spring offensive. The at
tack extends over a front of 25 miles.
1t is thrust at the two key positions
Cambria and ST. Quentin. General
Haig's report declared that the Ger
man line had been penetrated, "eve-
rywhere," and that satisfactory pro-
gress had been made.
General Haig also reported the cap
ture of Fresno Ee Petit, less than two
and a half miles from the German line
of communication between Cambrai
and ST. Quentin.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
RED CROSS DANCE
SCORES SUCCESS
LADIES IN CHARGE GRATIFIED-
GOODLY SUM OF MONEY NET
TED FOR LOCAL RELIEF

The Red Cross benefit dance Satur-
day night at the Guild hall was sue
cess from every stand point. AL
though definite figures have not been
given out it is understood that the or
ganization netted close to $50
The orchestra, composed of E. j.
Carey, George Horton, H. Samms and
NJ. Hanzen, who donated their serv-
ices for the evening, furnished line
music. Ice cream, donated by Child
ers Brothers, Palace of Sweets, Econ
omical pharmacy and the Moscow
creamery, netted a goodly sum for the
cause.
From social aspect, the affair was
successful. The guests mingled in
formally, and danced till the clock
struck 12 Mrs. Wallace, chairman
of the finance committee said today:
I'VE are extremely grateful for the
splendid patronage given our initial
effort to raise funds for this worthy
cause. Such support inspires us to
bigger and better work. In the COM
ing fortnight we hope to give large
musical at which Moscow talent will
be presented Louis DeS Voignes has
offered to play on the program. we
are also planning several kensingtons
and teas
The benefit card party will be given
Tuesday afternoon at the Elks' temple
for which reservations are now be-
ing made. The hostesses are requested
by the committee to furnish playing
cards for their tables. Tables have
been reserved by Mesdames Will e.
Wallace, Warren Truitt, Harry WHIT
tier. C. C. Crandall, S. L. Willis, Earl
David, John F. Yost, H. t. Lewis, Chas.
Shields. C. L. Gritman 2, Iddings, j.
Childers, Marsh, j. F. Stewart, Frank
Mix, H. Wilson, Meeker, G. l.. Thomp-
son. Gainford Mix, Frank White, ).
Nankervis, Parsons, San
ders. McBryde, Beardsley and b. L.
French.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
MOSCOW WOODMEN
START A REVIVAL
LOCAL CAMP OF THE w. O. w.
PLAN BIG THINGS FOR THE
FUTURE

| The Woodman camp in Moscow will
of ineNertion, if the plans of District
Manager c. E. Horton materialize.
Mr.. Horton has secured the co-opera-
tion of the following members to in
place Mt Moscow Camp No. 228 in the
first ranks among Moscow fraternal|
societies: C. J. Orland, r. r. Sherfey
E. c. Collins, John T. Crow, S. r. H |
Clarke, Geo H. Moody, j. H. Forney
j. H. Vennigerholz, NJ. Nj. Collins, n |
]. Neely, j. j. Anthony, DR.. G. l.. Grit
man, Fred Veatch, T. B. McBryde, Ro
land Hodgins, DR.. F. L. Barrows f
l. Moore and H. r. Smith. With th4
assistance of these neighbors and thi
many attractive features to be offere
by the order, it is only a question
OF time when the camp will be in ful
swing. There will be meeting
the above mentioned neighbors 500
to outline the work for a short an
active campaign. Notice of the NEE
ing will be sent all Neighbors an
they requested to attend. A
rangements are being made to has
the official degree staff of the hea
camp come to Moscow and exempli
the initiatory work of the new W. o.
ritual as soon as the class is read
Mt. Moscow Camp No. 22S now Il
61 members in good standing. Woo
man of the World protect their SO
der members when off to war by kee
ing their protection in force if t
local camp so desire.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
WHY DANISH WEST
y INDIES WERE BOUGHT

COPENHAGEN = The main reason
reason for the United States pur-
chase of the Danish West Indies is
now known to have been to defeat
the establishment of Zeppelin sub
marine base there. 1t is learned here
that when the United States realized
the possibilities of war with Ger
many some months ago, Germany's
plan to establish the base to be used
against the United States was reveal
ed Washington immediately began
negotiations for the purchase of the
islands.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
WKAIG WILL SPEAK
IN MOSCOW TUESDAY
Man Who RevOIutionized the Politics
of North Dakota Will Tell About it

Ray McKaig, the man who upset
North Dakota politically last year rel
egating Republicans and Democrats
to the rear and putting farmers in
charge of all branches of the state
government, will speak at Eggan's
nall at 7:30 tomorrow evening. He
will have many interesting things to
tell as he is a good speaker and well
informed on his subject. He is on a
speaking tour of eastern Washington
and northern Idaho.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
POSTPONE PROPOSED
RED CROSS RAJ

AS tribute to the memory of
late Vernon Henry ,and as an expr
sion of the esteem in which Mr. :
Mrs. Charles Henry are held in
community, Red Cross activities S
eduled for the latter part of the VIZ
have been postponed. The parade :
mass meeting planned by the memG
ship committee of the local chap
for Thursday. night has been inc
initely postponed by the charm
Mrs. H. A. Rolf.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
UpheIds Ten-Hour Statute

WASHINGTON-The United st
supreme court has upheld the col
tutionality of the Oregon 10-hour
in the case of Franklin o. Bun
against the Lake County Manufac
ing company. Chief Justice WI
and Justices Vendeventer and Mel
nolds dissented. Justice Bran
who had been an attorney in the
took no part.
This is known as the Oregon nj
mum wage law for women and 4
dren. fixing the hours of their La
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
Girls Do Good Work

The Misses Florence Blomquist
FranciIe Byrnes, and Theresa Baken
are among those from Moscow, who
will graduate from the Lewiston nor
NAL at the close of the 1867 ses-
sion. Ellen Iverson and Nayva Kay
both live in the vicinity of Moscow,
are teaching rural training centers
this quarter. They report that they
are enjoying the work and commend
sthe training school system highly.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09

all the formalities are completed, the
Austrian party stated. The United
States will consult with the entente
allies concerning safe conduct for the
officials and means of transportation
The point is emphasized that the
United States is not warning with
Austria. The situation is parallel
with Americas break with Germany
before the presidents armed neutral
ity plan was adopted.
NEW YORK-The United States
seized all Austrian ships in American
parts when the news came of the Aus
trian-American break.
ZURICH-Frederick G. Penfeld
American ambassador to Vienna, ar
rived here on Monday enroute to
France and Washington. He insisted
that he had no information as to a
break between the United States and
Austria.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
All Americans Saved

PARIS-All the crew of the Ameri-
can steamer, Seward, torpedoed with
out warning in the Mediterranean sea
were safely landed according to an Of
fetal message received here on Mon
day.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
Step MobiIizing Awhile

WASHINGTON-Orders have been
issued suspending all further mobiliz-
ing troops until congress establish
es a definite military policy.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
VIII Revise Blacklist

LONDON-Negotiati proceeded
this afternoon for the immediate re-
vision of the British blacklist includ-
ing Americans.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
ST. LOUIS GETS BACK

NEW YORK-The American
liner, st. Louis, with 30S pas
sengers, landed here Monday.
This is the second round trip
through the submarine zone
made in safety.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
OTHER RUPTURES COMING

THE HAGUE-Argentin Bra
Zil and Chile ministers in Ber-
lin held an hours conference
with Foreign Secretary Zim-
norman Sunday, according to
Berlin dispatches. 1t is rumOr-
ed here that this conference
presages rupture between
the three South American re-
publics and Germany.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
FULL HARMONY
WITH ALLIES

WASHINGTON - The United
States will work in full har-
mOny with the entente allies, it
is officially stated here. Secre-
tary Daniels declined. to say
when cooperation would become
effective and to what extent it
viii be carried.