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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
Summary of The News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-HOuse pnnses war measure. Greatest resOurces In the history of the world war are being mob- Burnett and HeflIn clash in war debate.
 Is sent Gown by U-boat. Steiner calls civilians to go into training camp. Naval militia to he called out for service. @-Complete plan to raine 2.OOO,OOO within two years is presented by general staff. 3-Anlerica is acclaimed by French people. O---Ncws of Bessemer. 11-Lnst chapter is written In tue OvestOn gase.
 LOCAL NEWS 5Network If German intrigue among negFees h unearthed. Recruiting rush n expected ms soon as COnkress acts. Feast Of passover at Jewish temple McWane praises negro laborer at realty luncheon. To outline plans for membershi,. campaign today. Alabama infantry In need of re- cruits.
 FEATURES -Edit0ria1 comment. e-soci<ty and Dolly Dalrymple. e-SpOrts.
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authorized by Congress, has enlisted in the public service virtually the entire shipbuildng facilities of the country; surveys have been made of merchant craft that would be available as auxili- aries in war time, and guns have been placed on many of them; plans are com plete for immediate taking over into the naval establishment the coast guard cut ters. more than a score of steamers thoroughly equipped for mine laying and belonging to the lighthouse service, and the scientifically fitted vessels of the bureau of fisheries andr the coast and geodetic survey.
 SPENDING BILLION DOLLARS
 In order to expedite naval construc- ton more than s100.oo00oo authorized by the last Congress is being spent on naval and private shipyards. The eight-hou labor regulation has been suspended and various agencies are helping insure an adequate supply of skilled and unskilled labor. Builders have laid aside private work with it's great profits to give pre- cedence to navy work on a basis of 10 per cent profit.
 Detailed plans have been worked out
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One of the spectacular incidents or inc night came when Representative Burnett of Alabama, in the course or a vigorous speech in opposition to the resolution. challenged his colleague, Representative Heflin. to circulate a petition in the House to secure sup mort for his declaration that Majority Leader Kitchin should resign. He de- clared the House would not sustain Heflin and asked him to show his con- sistency by returning to Alabama and enlisting as private in the army. The interchanges between the two were made to the accompaniment of shouts of applause from both sides of tnc chamber and the galleries.
 Heflin, unable to get recognition, insisted on replying, shouting that ne would resign and fight for his coun- trv and that his sisters son had just returned from the border, and that nephew would enlist. This declaration caught the crowd again. Representa- tive Burnett continued. despite the roars of the members and the pound- ing of the gavel
 Unable to make the two Alabamians stop Representative Fitzgerald, in the char, ordered Sergeant-at-Arms Cor don to produce the mace, symbol Of tie authority of the House, and compel ReDreSenLdLlNc seat Burnett apologized for speaking beyond the time allotted him.
 The affair ended with Heflin shout ing through the din that Burnett might be speaking the sentiments of Germans. but not of his constituents. HEFLIN CREATES SENSATION /.
 Representative Heflin of Alabaria. democrat, made a sensational speech criticizing Democratic Leader kitchin. who had opposed the resolution. Hef- lin said it was humiliating to the democrats and if he himself had made such a speech he would have followed if up by resigning from Congress. Heflin was hissed and he shouted that inc misses were from those who were for the Kaiser.
 Kitchin's judgment was not the Judg- ment of the American people or or the youth.
 rIeflin told the House. when I heard the speech. of the gentleman from North Carolina. Mir. Kitchin. IflI had been In his place and had prepared an argument to arraign the American government as he did I would have resigned my place as leader of the majority. made that speech and then resigned my seat in Congress.
 This attack on his own party leader brought out misses from his own side and some applause.
 "oh.n he shouted. you may hiss. vou who speak for the Kaiser and not for the President of the United States
 "A strange propaganda." he con tinued, ''has been carried on since Voir k Bernstorff had conference with mon { in Wall street more than year ago. This proposition has proceeded now urtfl inc issue is whether you are with ths imperial German government or with the Stars and Stripes at this time. There is no middle ground.
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INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION

Industrial preparations have produced great, compact scheme of national re- sources with almost unlimited possibilf- ties. The council of national defense not only has worked out definite and detailed industrial mobilization plan, but has secured the indorsement and pledges of the men who can put into effect at moments notice, bringing to the aid of the military arm of the service the rull resources of the richest nation, organi- zed with characteristic Yankee skill and thoroughness.
 The navy, in order to complete in record time the enormous building programme
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Reports are that young men from 19 to about 23 will be called out" said General Steiner. "Much training will be necessary and now is the time for patriotic people of this state to obtain preliminary instructions. Ten or more regular army officers are now in Montgomery awaiting orders from the government.
 Many experienced military men are now serving with the Alabama National Guard. They have volunteered their services as instructors for civilians. and I believe this is a time for the work
 Should the camp be. held plans must be made at once. It is proposed to have a committee named for the purpose of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
SHIP FLYING
 AMERICAN FLAG SENT
 DOWN BY SUBMARINE
VA VAL MILITIA TO BE CALLED OUT
 FOR SER VICE NOW

Washington, April 1.-The navy depart ment completed preparations late today to flash telegraphic orders for the mobi- lization of 15, 900 members of the naval mi 'litia and the naval reserve Immediately upon the signing of the war resolution by President Wilson after it has passed the House.
 The Atlantic fleet has been maintained on a war basis since the national emer- gercy was declared. The 10000 members of the naval militia and the 5000 men in the various classes of the naval reserve will be employed immediately to fill. up the complement of reserve ships and auxiliaries and put in commission the first of the huge motorboat patrol fleets for coast protectiona against submarines.
 As yet there i4 nsfhtng 10 Indicate that the compulsory service rt'oposad for the army will be applied to fili up4the navy Ar average of <O inep dax is being added to the sslSice f.ow aud officials hope to find "a great Flow of Volunteers when Congress sets ab naachinszv in mo ton. #
 What we te.m the sas&eyial esti- mate.'' secretafy Uantels s1 IF Referring to the navy budgs& submttted thay is to provide for addi itional nhIp1s slns ana
 z
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being lowered the submarine fired on them, severely wounding the captain. the mate, the engineer, donkeyman and a cook
 The Trevier sailed from New York on March 5 for Rdtterdam and was reported as arriving at Alifax en route on March B. She was va1ael of sool tons gross
 New York. April 5.-The Belgian relief ship Festiah <. sunk in the North sea while approaching Rotterdam. ac- cording to a eablegraps rSeeived here to- two more vessels, one li1lsh and one Norwegian with Ind on board. was reported to tlIe arnnent to- day by Consul Lathfpn tt rdin. !, The Norwegian steat1s 1sr Ind dvikgoole was sunk by ssibu elieved fo have been German, Nk i< e British steamer Lincolnsfire mn without any submarine beir ss1 TT of both vessels were in srnai for two
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making all plans. The instructors at the civilian camp would consist of all pre- liminary matters such as the manual of arms, etc. The regular army officers now here have had experience in the army for many years and came to this city for the purpose of mastering out the Alabama troops. The governments order cancelling the muster out has caused them to become, idle while awaiting orders.
 Although all plans have been made for the immediate movement of all troops in this state when needed. General Steiner has stated tlfat no further orders have been received The two Montgom- cry companies left Thursday morning ana. all others are awaiting orders. General
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Cheers Greet Announcement of Vote With Signature 0f President and Vice
 President, the Actual
 Conflict WiH Begin
HOUSE LEADER KITCHEN LEADS FIGHT AGAINST ADMINISTRATION

and Sobbingly Says: "I Want to Stand By
 My Country, But Cannot Vote
 For War"
 Washington, April 6-The resolution declaring a state of war exists between the United States and Germany, already passed by the Senate, passed the House shortly after clock this morn ing, by vote of 373 to 50.
 The House rejected all amendments including proposals to prohibit the sending of any troops overseas without congressional authority.
 President Wilson will sign the resolution today as soon as Vice President Marshall has attached his signature in the Senate. It formally accepts the state of belligerency forced by German ag- gressions and authorizes and directs the President to employ the military and naval forces and all re sources of the nation to bring war against Ger many to a successful termination.
 X Passage of the resolution followed IT hours of debate There was no attempt to filibuster, but the pacifist group, under the leadership of Demo cratic Leader Kitchin, prolonged the discussion with impassoned speeches, declaring conscience would not permit them to support the Presidents recommendation that state of war be declared. Miss Rankin of Montana the only woman member o Con eress sat through first roll call with bowed head failing to answer to her name, twice called by the clerk.
 On the second roll call she and said in sobblng voice T want stand by my country but cannot vote for war then she remained standing supporting herself
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By FRED T. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, April 5(Special) Brigader General Rob- D. Steiner tonight announced that all regular officers now Montgomery and all officers of the Alabama National Guard volunteered instructors for civilian camp
 this point and has appealed to all civilians to give immediate the establishment of camp for the training young who likely to be called to the coors during the next few weeks
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BURNETTAN HEFLIN CLASH IN WARDEBATE

know of Germans who have decided to serve the American flag. wish they could have heard the gentleman from North Carolina, MT. Kitchin, and the gentleman from Illinois, Mir. Britten, but thank God there are those from North Carolina who will repudiate by their votes the position taken today by the gentleman from North Carolina and the grand patriot, Uncle Joe. born in North Carolina, will repudiate the position taken this day by his coll league, Mr. Britten, upon the repuL- lican side. The American republic is safe"
 SOCIALIST OPPOSES
 Representative London. New York, socialist, vigorously opposed the reso- for conscription. while President Me- Kinley in the war with Spain called only for volunteers, shows the Presi- dent realizes the people are against the war with Germany. He said that war is indefensible.
 Representative Goodwin, Arkansas denounced what he said was the arbi- trary action "of an overseas lord. with blood in his brain and murder in his eye" in establishing submarine zone in the open seas.
 While Representative Borland of Missouri was speaking Representative Flood interrupted to announce to the House the sinking of the unarmed American ship Missouriap without
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GREATEST RESOURCES IN H3fORY OF THE WORLD
 ARE BEING MOBILIZED
America, Richest and Might jest Nation That EDer EI- isted, Is Preparing 10 Make War 10 Utter-
 most Strength Tn
 Men and MOneU

Washington, April 5-Acua and potential resources which, all told probably have been equad by other nation the history the world brought into the under the American flag.
 In the balance against Germany thrown navy strength and efficiency among the foremost afoa army comparative small but highly efficient backed by czery of upwards of 2000000 capable of military duty industrial n comparaby the greatest in the world already mobzed for public service and the moral force of than 10000000 Americans
 Although much remains to be done officials believe the ons destnes The slowly maturing prepared sentiment has borne fruit in military naval and industrial preparations which already have put the United States defense basis not even hoped for two years ago.
 NAVY IS RAPIDLY PREPARING of defense added acic through patriotic cooperation
  efficiency Authorized but 10  mdshpmen
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Steamer Missourian Report ed to State Department as Lost, Having Been At tackled Unwarned
ENTIRE CREW IS SAID
 HAVE BEEN SAVED
Two Belgian Relief Vessels
 Are Also Destroyed, One. of Them by U-Boat and
 Other By Mine

Washington, April 5. Sinking without warning of the unarmed American steamer Missourian, which left Genoa April 4, with 32 Americans among her crew of 53, was reported to the state department today by Consul General Wilbur at Genoa. The crew was saved.
 Consul Wilbur's dispatch, undated, follows:..
 "Unarmed American steamer Mis- sourian, 49s1 net tonnage, Master William Lyons, built at Sparrows Point, Md, owners American Ha- waiian Steamship company, 53 crew, including master and officers, 32 Americsns, balance various nationali- ties, sailing from Genoa April 4, bound for United States, according to telegram just received from master, sunk without warning. The telegram was as follows:
 Porto Maurifo, 5th. Sunk without warning; crew saved. Leave for Ge- ,noa p. m. Signed, Lyons.'
 RELIEF SHIP SUNK
 London. April 5.-The Belgian steamer Trevier from New York with Belgian relief supplies, was torpedoed without warning on Wednesday,
 While the boats of the Trsvier were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
STEINER CALLS CIVILIANS TO GO
 M TRAINING CAMP

Head of Alabama Brigade Says, Officers Are Ready to Begin Instruction--Tw Montgom- cry Companies Leave For Unknown Points to Do Guard Duty-Their Destina-
 ton or That of Any Other Move
 ment Will Not Be Given Out
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TWO MORE SHIPS SUNK

Washington, April 5.-Destruction of noon March P. five miles off Aberdeen, Warned, sank 15 minutes after crew left, Weather clear and cold, sea rought, wind high, no vessel in sight: no passengers. crew rescued after two hours by British mine sweeper, landed Aberdeen; no casualties.
 Felix Morris, colored, American sea
 tCestsaued on r-.. Tea,
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Army preparations are less complete be- cause of the uncertainty over what Con- gress will authorize for that branch of the service. The regulars, numbering nearly 10000, and trained and equipped in a way which their officers believe matches unit for unit the boasted ef- ficiency of Germany's best, are ready to respond overnight to what ever call may come. Without additional authorization by Congress the regulars and guards men could be recruited to a combined ufreprth If 7n0 nOO
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hours in dangerous positions before be- ing rescued.
 Consul Lathorp's report follows:
 Frank Kragle. American fireman on the Norwegian unarmed steamer Sand vikgoole England to Gothenburg. cargo iron and iron ore, reports vessels sunk by submarine, believed German about day by the Belgian relief commission. It is believed she struck mine.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
woMAN,s CLUB MEETING

There was a full attendance at the
home Of Mrs. Boyer when the Wo-
mans Club met to devise ways and
means to raise funds for the branch
chapter Of the Red Cross. Each mem
Der was enthusiastic in her desire to
do something and after a spirited dis
cussion in~termingled with good lu-
mored raillery, it was decided to have
a social evening" which will include
dancing, cards, dominos, finch, and
knitting. 1t will be on Saturday ev-
ening, December 20.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Brown on the nth, to
complete arrangements for the affair.
The president will appoint all con-
mittees. The ladies are happy in an
t;cipation of helping in this much
needed cause and at the same time af-
ford recreation for the good people Of
Lordsburg-something in the way of
a "get-together."
Two new officers were elected, Mrs.
Patten as vice president, to succeed
Mrs. Lakeland who is i'll, and Mrs.
Graham as corresponding secretary
in the absence of Mrs. Downey. Mrs.
Lakeland still retains her member
ship.
Six new members were welcomed in
to the club, Mesdames Gordy, Ritter,
Harry Wheeler, Harder, Pennington
and w. P. Hill.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
Letter From Former LOrdSburq.
an At Camp
Faris V. Bush.

Faris V. Bush,
LordsburP, N. NJ.
Dear Mr.. Bush:
! wish 10 thank you for your favor
in sending me copies of the Western.
Liberal. They contained many items
of interest to me regarding many of
my former friends. / was deeply
grieved to learn of the tragic death Of
my old friend, J s. Brown, and of the
death Of his son a few weeks before.
! would like to visit Lordsburg to
see the old town and all the old friends
AGAIN before ] go to France, but the
time is growing short and there is lots
TO do. So / suppose | will have to
postpone my visit until after the war.
Camp Travis is the busiest place
o can find in Texas today. The
thousands Of young men in training
are spending every day training for
the big fight ahead. They are going
at it with a spirit that shows a will
to DO or die-and that is the spirit
that will bring us marching home with
victory at our belts.
The universal soldier spirit is one
of optimism. This is no place for a
man to have the blues. Smiles and
good cheer arc in vogue, and the man
with the long face either has to
"come across" or be crowded out. For
in our leisure hours we are just about
as jolly and fun loving a crowd Gs
you'll find in a days drive.
We are all eagerly looking forward
TO the day when we shall receive or
ders to move. We are anxious to be
doing our bit in the cause of democ-
racy and the universal liberty for
which country stands.
The road ahead is going to be a
hard one. We all realize that
The night drives without lights over
shell-torn roads; the prospect Of a.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

flying shell transforming a truck load
of dynamite into a Fourth of july
celebration of the noisiest type; the
hardships and the exposure; all these
are what we face, and more.
But we shall all feel repaid when we
come marching home, leaving behind
us a peaceful Europe and a world gov
erned by democracy. The satisfac-
ton of knowing that the Old World
has been made a safe home for inno-
cent women and helpless children shall
be our reward. The Star Spangled
Banner will be vindicated and blessed
as the emblem of home, of democracy
and of a new born peace and prosperi-
ty in every land.
Then when the years have rolled by
and our hair has become sprinkled
with locks Of silver we can tell the
story to the generations of the future
and say, Them was the good old
days"
Again l thank you for the papers,
and would appreciate other copies in
the future containing items of inter-
est. Give my regards to all my
friends and tell them l hope to return
and that some day in the future l
shall again visit the old home town
and shak hands all around.
SGT. E. NJ. WILSON,
ANN. Truck Co. No ?,
Camp Travis, Texas.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
CORRESPONDENCE



There was not standing at the
Southside school for the large and an
preciative audience which gathered
for the children's Thanksgiving exer-
cises Wednesday afternoon. 7 Each
number was vigorously applaudad and
much enjoyed by all, the entire pro-
gram rejecting great credit on the
teachers and children alike.
There were no feastless feasts in
Redrock on Thanksgiving. Every
body was distended to his utmost ca
pacity. The outside visitors were 1.
B. Wood and family, Jack Wood and
Mrs. Gallagher, at the home Of Joe
Wood; Mrs. r. A. Brazzle and chill
dren Of Hurley, Mr.. Yves Culp Of Ty-
rome, at the Fred Disering home; MI.
and Mrs. J. 7. Murray of Central.
Mrs. M. J. Titus, Miss Addie Titus of
Silver City; Mr.. Mac Tobner and Mr..
Lumbly of the FIN ranch, at the home
Of R. H.. Woods
The dance at the Northside school
house was a bowling success also.
The club met Saturday afternoon
and a name was voted on which re-
suited in one vote for Bedrock Wo-
mans Club" the rest for Home Max
ers' Club" which was adopted. I'm
mediately afterward it was decided to
do war work.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
Certain Cure for Group.

Mrs. Rose Middleton of Greenville,
Ill. has had experience in the treat
ment of this disease. She says, "When
my children were small my son had
Group frequently. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy always broke up these
attacks Immediately, and l was never
without it in the house. l have taken
it myself for coughs and colds with
good results. For sale by The Roberts
e Leahy Mere. Co. adv
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

The county commissioners are
hot on the trail of the proposed
new court house and jail and are
now considering plans and speci-
fcations submitted by frost &
frost of Ell Paso.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Paul Habelt, recently of Duncan,
has purchased Carl Otis interests in
the Lordsburg Bakery and will conduct
the business with Mr.. Schultheis. Mr..
Habelt is an experienced baker and
VISA in business at Globe, Ariz., for a
long time.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Esby r. Wright was here several
days this week on business from Phoe-
nix, Ariz, where he and his family
now reside. Mr.. Wright is holding
large cattle interests in the neighbor-
hood of Williams, Ariz.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.Inderrieden
returned the first of the week
from an extended trip in the
east during which time Mr.. In
derrieden attended to a mum Der
of business a fairs of the 50
Mining Company.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

A committee of the Chamber
of Commerce has been instructed
to draw up a resolution of regret
and sympathy at the death of j.
S. Brown.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

The Red Cross has at least
received the receipts of the
amounts paid in July. They will
be given out as soon as possible.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Mrs. John Allen, whose husband
died from bullet wounds received at
the 90 mine, left Wednesday for her
home at Buckhorn, N. M, to join her
mother and children.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

Born: On Thanksgiving morning,
November 22nd, to Mr.. and Mrs. D..
/. Hill, at Fort Worth, Texas, a son.
Mr.. Hill is cashier of the Lordsburg
State Bank. He left Thursday night
to see his heir. Both mother and son
are doing nicely and Mr.. Hill is as
proud as a fainter could be.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

The local United States Commits
sioner made a trip to Separ this week
to take a number of homestead filings
being made in the Ruia neighborhood.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07

jim Wright, accompanied by Mrs.
Thos. Wright and children, returned
to Lordsburg Tuesday from an ex-
tended visit in Texas.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-12-07
BAKERY SPECIALS

Cream Puffs and Macaroons
are Saturday specials at the
Lordsburg Bakery.