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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-21

ms cruise.
 boats near the steamer, said the Norwe gian. The submarine was tossed about so convulsively by the force of the ex- plosion that we were all thrown down. The submarines deck was ripped up and we thought our last hour had come"
 The destroyer headed at ever increasing speed for the submerging submarine, but the U-boat was far enough down to es- cape the full force of the blow. The men in the U-boat were thrown hther and thither, but a quick examination showed that the submarine had not sprung 8 leak. One engine, however was disabled and the boat lost part of it's maneuvering ability, making abandonment of the cruise advisable"
 MANY UPS AND DOWNS"
 The return trip was one long succession of ups and downs,' the submarine be- ing obliged to submerge frequently as often as once an hour to avoid British patrol ships. The sensations of the ci- william passengers during the frequent dives and particularly during the anxious moments when the submarine was care fully feeling it's way to the surface, ig norant of whether a British ship might not be waiting to ram her, were by no means agreeable, and the extreme varia- tons of temperature between the sub merged and surface positions were hard to bear.
 GOOD FOOD ALLOWED
 The food aboard was good and abund- ant, the boat having been provisioned for four weeks cruise When the subma- rine arrived in the North sea the com mander announced that he would put Captain Jacobsen and his wife and child aboard the first eastbound Norwegian steamer but none was encountered. The commander then proceeded for Horn $ reef, where he hoped to find a Danish fishing boat. But these had all disap- peared.
 The arrival at Helgoland, where the commander. owing to earlier achieve ments, is highly popular, was a triumphal entry. The entire crew of 42 men came on deck. As the submarine slowly en- tered the harbor, it's orchestra of 15 men played the German anthem. The com mander, holding Solveigs hand, stood on the bridge, acknowledging the cheers from, craft in the bay.
 The name of the commander of the Ger man submarine which sunk the Lusi- tania has never been officially announced. The latest unofficial announcement of the submarine captain responsible for that ships destruction, named Captain Max Valentiner, son of the dean of the Son. dersburg cathedral
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HILL STRONGLY FAV0Rs
UNIVERSAL TRAINING
Endorses Amendment to Draft Law
Proposed by Lieutcnant-Gcn-
cral Young, Retired.
WAY TO AVERT BIG CALAMITY
Rightly Administered, Declares 1t
Will Do Much to Improve Physi-
cal Health, Character and Citizen
ship of American Young Men.

WASHINGTON. December 2.-David
Jayne Hill. In Il special statement given
out to-day by Lieutenant-GencralS S. b.
NJ. Young. u. S. A., retired, president Of
the National Association for Universal
Military Training. says:
81 desire to assure you OF my hearty
support OF the amendment you have
proposed TO tho draft law"
Mr.. Hill writes as follows:
II desire to assure you OF my hearty
support Of the amendment you have
proposed to tho draft law.
THE main hope of avcrting n great
national calamity lies in the adoption
OF the universal training and prepara-
ton for service. IL required. Rightly
administered. 1t will do much also to
improve the physical health, tho char
acter and the standard OF citizenship
OF our young men. Combined with an
understanding OF our institutions and
the principles upon which they arc
founded, such training will not lead to
militarism In the Prussian sense, hut
to true conception of organized lib
erty. which can exist only where there
IS the will to defend It,"
The above statement from Mr.. Hill
Is an Endorsement OF the amendment
proposed by the National Association
for Universal Military Training to the
draft law, AS follows:
"All male persons resident In the
United States who are nineteen years
OF age and not more than thirty-one
year" Of age on the (date when this
amendment shall go into emect), and
who were not registered in pursuance
OF the act OF May Is, 1917, shall be reg
istered at such time and place as the
President may by proclamation direct:
provided. that none of the men affected
by the law SO amended shall be called
Tor active military service before
reaching the age of twcnty-one years"
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slandering the Army at Home

Z OR weeks amateur pursuers Of evil or pro-
/ fessional uplifters have been devoting
their talents to slanderous attacks upon the
army camps Of the country. They have made
investigations" in almost every community
in the neighborhood Of such camp, and
found conditions" to be wretched. In their
zeal they have begun crusades to save young
girls and purify the lives Of the men who
are preparing to fight their country's deadly
war.
The most fragrant instance has developed
through the activities of Mrs. Grace Humis-
ton, woman lawyer of New York, who
gained and has capitalized considerable no.
toriety out Of her discovery OF the dead body
OF New York SCHOOLGIRL after the New
York police had given up the case. This Mrs.
Humiston picked out Camp Upton, on Long
Island, AS the scene of her campaigning, and
after failing to prove any misconduct on the
part of the soldiers. sought by cheap piece
of trickery to show how evil might have been
accomplished if anybody had undertaken it.
Fortunately. the whole miserable plot was
exposed, and Mrs. Humiston held up as de-
liherate. if not malicious, slanderer of the
officers and men in this camp. But in an
effort to save herself, Mrs. Humiston made
the statement that she was acting in direct
cooperation with the War Department itself
In this campaign.
Secretary Baker has given full and COM
plete answer TO this by formally declaring
that the army has not been directed to CO.
operate with her in her Investigations" On
the contrary. the secretary says she was mott
fed more than a week ago that her proffered
services investigator were declined
He adds that what she has done seems to
have begun in irresponsible SANDER of the
army and ended in futile and disgusting
trick"
1t may be that there are isolated cases of
WI cd nj fha RI nf hp,or to
in camp, but to make Wholesale charges
against these camps such this woman made
and others making. should be resented
by the whole country. The War Department
has its own rigid regulations for dealing with
matters of this sort.
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ARE NOTIFIED TO FILE
REPORTS OF HOLDING
Alien Enemies Required to List Prop
erty and Securities for Informal
tlon OF Custodian.

WASHING TON. December "A.
Mitchell Palmer. alien property GUS
todian, yesterday notified all holders
OF enemy property and securities In
this country to make complete sworn
report OF such holdings to him before
December 5.
Corporations. companies and trustees
Issuing shares of certificates represent
ing beneficial interests, also were d.
rected TO file a sworn list OF officers.
directors and stockholders known or
believed to be enemies or allies OF tho
enemy, together with the amount OF
their interests.
Mr. Palmer denied reports shat enc
my property custodians would be ap-
pointed for each State. He said he
would designate derositaries in a large
number OF cities to handle bonds
stocks and other securities, and that
they would collect incomes and make
payments for administrative expenses.
taxes. insurance, etc, making quarterly
reports to him and RENTING tho net
income at periodical times. In most
cases the depositaries Will be the banks
or trust companies holding enemy prop
erty, lie said. and there will be gen
eral depositary in one city or State for
property in that locality. nor will there
be any branch Offices OF the :.lien prop
erty custodian.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
SEEN ON THE SIDE
ny HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Cullen Sabef


What torce>mysterious lies behind the stream
Ihat bears US on? What substance has this
dream
VI human puppets on a whirlinE sphere
An atom In a universal theme
sad admixture OF smile and tear?
What master motif what gigantic thought
what wondrous purpose in the Mind that caught
the numbering rhyt hm OF chaotic ring
Ana gaVe II shape and placing. and thus wrought
or nothing substantial living thing?
And why the misery and why delight,
And why the awful blackness of the night:
The swift sradations from our doubts and
fears
Unto assuring comfort Of the light
The tragic comedy of growing years?
The end-whnt is it? Death, or but surcease
From earthly sorrows? Strife or lasting peace?
And what Is death. and what eternal life-
or earthly joys or sorrow but increase
Or final ending both of peace and strife?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
URGES name OF TREASON
FOR LABOR SLACKERs
Man Who Halls Government Work
Equal to Benedict Arnold, Says
General Johnston.
CLEAR CONCEPTION NEEDED
Differences Must Not Stop Produc.
ton Of Material Which Soldier
Needs In Superabundance- Eco.
nomic Law Now Has No Place.
IBy Associated Prc...l

BOSTON, December "A drive for
clearer conception OF what consti-
tutcs treason was urged by Drigadier-
General John A. Johnston. commander
of the Department OF the Northeast,
in a statement yesterday.
What VIC want to do is to get tho
definition OF treason as 1t Is given in
the Constitution spread broadcast
through the land" he said. I'VE want
it SO every man can cut 1t out read
II, paste 1t In his hat and keep 1t
there. learn 1t by heart II necessary.
mind. not to be his brothers keeper,
but for every man to be his own
keeper. Then he will say to himself:
Had 1 better say to my friend what
/ was going to say? Is 1t giving aid
and comfort to the enemy?' And II he
has the least doubt then he will not
say 1t.
Treason against the United States
shall consist only In levying war
against them or in adhering to their
enemies. giving them aid and com fort,
says the Constitution.
Let every man. woman and child
measure every word and deed by what
our forcfathers said about treason. Let
them look at IL from the soldiers point
Of view-from the point OF view of the
man over there. When the time has
como for the offensive, IL the soldier Is
to prevail against the enemy. he must
strike hard. but perhaps he cannot
strike because he has not the material.
And he has not the material because
somebody cannot get 1t made. And
somebody cannot get 1t made because
there is difference The soldier does
not care what Is at the bottom oft.
differences must not stop the pro-
duction of material The soldier needs
1t and he needs it in superabundance.
They say there are less of us because
SO many have gone to war, and in ordi-
nary times economic law would obtain
in such a condition. But economic law
has no place when our country Is in
danger.
IF there are less OF us. let us work
longer hours. do not mean at less
Pay. but at the same high rates Of pay
which were prevailing before. And SO
the capitalist who says L will not meet
these men, and the laboring man who
says I will not work for him unless he
gives me more pay and thereby holds
UP production OF necessary material,
are in effect, giving aid and comfort
to the enemy. The Constitution does
not say anything about Intent
we all know man who was guilty
OF treason to his country. Benedict Ar
ncld. and II you. in effect. are giving
aid and comfort to the enemy you are
tagged in his class"
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Cooks and Authors

HARPER Bros have Issued ;, The Eyes Of the
e e'ms amt The author in this Volume.
has added his experiences as member q ,hs
Cleaned from the soveramenIaI iextbooks used
his
ginners are clearly Illustrated by diaErnms.
p5obems' q stnn,nyIas. nieS,, ayins. alrpians
wireless Srpians phho,9graP P b. nh
he has Explained and simpiihed ''''''
Mrs Nellie L. Mcclung. whose new, book;
as bess most by
New Dominion" She viii lecture this Winter ter
M rS% ns o or ' behaps tan Mrs
other one person in Canada against tho liquor
nSs s hase the
cause he o is makins War on ns ant pc
hate the liquor traffic for exactly the same rca-
such a war" -
9sady o Tsi e1amsts ana
values in the light of history and experience
the the thS o ,ha
seeks ks vt to @ II them the great
The Of hGY rea in
that better sducaton Which he hopes viii be- be-
Of whatcyer grade; from primary school to uni
While it Win be atH 70 ad
to those whose interest in the subject is theo-
retical rather than practical.
Abigail Adams and Her Times" is n delight
fully readable account of tho life of the wife
of the second President of the United States by
Laura r. Richards. and published by d. Apple
ton Co. That Mrs. Adams's domestic trials
the war Of the Revolution and its 0" attenda n
worries were the means OF separating Mrs.
Adams from her husband months, and some-
times for years, at time. But there were
trials TO come when Mr.. Adams. mt Paris de-
ANY longer and sent for Mrs Adams. II was
rd hc
boat as II was nearing France. in which she
complained bitterly of the dirty, law negro
cook and the food he served the boat This
Is the story OF her childhood and later years.
S ;;n many diaries and letters written ny her
which throw new light on many historical incl {.
dents of her day. It is historical biorra \.
of special interest to girls. 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

W% White lying
Thompson drew a pistol and shot at the negro
twice. the SECOND shot taking effect in the heart
son is now In Goochland Jail THE white people
of the community bitterly condemn his act
Delegates to the Constitutional Convention
three days. HawXhurst. Of Alexandria: Porter
and MADDOX. of Chesterneld Swami. of Henrico.
along with Ilunnicutt, Morrsey and Lindsay, of
streets of Richmond Saturday A number OF
delegates are quartered at the Maison Dorie a
vention meets Tomorrow. and tonight a caucus
Of Hunnieu n, crowd viii be held at Hunncutt
Hall to decide who the officers shall be.
General Schofeld on Saturday appointed
Market in place of Thomas Diddep. deceased.
The Council refused to recommend q man for
the place.
General Lee returned to this city from Peters,
burg on Saturday night. While in fetersburg
he was the guest of General Malone.
Tho United States Circuit Court was in ses
court will meet to-day and probably adjourn
the Constitutional Convention, Underwood tho
judge, having been elected member OF that
body.
sentatives answered to roll call on SatmrSav
and tho body quickly adjourned to meet at
1890 to-day.
All of tho Kentucky delegation to Congress
tho alleged dsloyalty OF either Of the members
elect or Of their constituents either
of The Fifth Military District jssusd cG i Me
Orleans n few days ago. has had a ane efrecT
His declaration that, so far as can be-. civil
courts shall have precedence over military MI
thority. has greatly encouraged the people. and
no trouble Is feared.
is now $299.441,000. This Is several million dol
lars moro than 1t was ever before reported.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
.N1fnCcnneut.

Mrs. S. V. a., Lynchburg.-The fol-
lowing ingredients are used in making
mincemeat: Two pounds of lean beef
weighed after chopping; one pound or
beef suet, chopped very fine: five
pounds of apples. two pounds Of raisins,
one pound of seedless raisns. two
pounds of currants. three quarters OF n
pound of citron, two tablespoonfuIs of
powdered cinnamon. one tablespoonful
of grated nutmeg, two tablespoonfuls
Of mace. one tablespoonful each Of
ground cloves and allspice. one table
spoonful of salt. two pounds of brown
sugar. one pint OF brandy, one quart of
sherry. Boil the meat the day before
it Is wanted. Remove all bits of gristle
and fat chop very finely. Shred and
chop the suet as fine as possible Mix
these with the finely chopped apples,
raisins and other ingredients in a pre-
serving pan and then place on the stove
and heat to boiling point. Add the
brandy and sherry and put the whole
mixture. in stone jar. which must be
rendered alright. Keep in a cool, dry
place, and 1t Will be ready for use
throughout The winter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
Allies.

What does it matter. the place Of our
Britain. America. Belgium or France?
Comrades IN honor. true children Of
earth.
Shoulder to shoulder our legions adj
vance.
Proud Of the deeds that our brothers
have done.
Proud of the triumphs that others have
won,
Onward we go.
Sure of our blow
Whether we stand or we fall,
Warning that peril Of warfare shall
Fighting for liberty. justice and peace,
Not for our own
Birthright alone.
Not for Few, but for All!
Nothing it matters what kindred we
claim .
slav or Italian. of East or of West:
Kindred in spirit and single in aim,
God for His sacrifice chooses our
Forward, still forward. our conquerinr.
lines
Drive here tho glory OF victory shines:
Ridges of steel
Billows of zeal
over the parapet hurled.
Fight for the Truth we were taught ri
revere.
Battle for nil that Is holy and dear:
Not for one race.
Not for ono place,
Not for one land, but for the
World!
Arthur Guiterman. in Life.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

plans have matured there is every reason for
believing that tho general situation will I'M
prove rapidly. In every resource needed for
CARRYING OH the war, the allies are pre-
ponderantly superior, and German propa-
ganda to secure an inconclusive peace has
about done its worst. From now on the war
will be prosecuted with redoubled vigor and
with every weak point In the united allied
front strengthened beyond tho possibility OF
disaster. The worst that could happen al
ready has happened. and the surprises of the
future will be favorable ones for the allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

Ihere appears to be no immediate prospect
OF getting large shipping tonnage from japan
LOT use IN transporting supplies 10 Eurone
In exchange for steel from the United States.
on account OF disagreement between the two
countries over tue amount OF tonnage each
is to release to the other. Moreover. .Janan
insists that the tonnage she releases no ON
ployed exclusively in the Pacific trade which
would virtually amount to giving her a mo-
nopoly of that trade. The allied cause can
best be served by employing the tonnage IN
the transatlantic service. Japan has never
been accused of lacking in ability 10 drive
sharp bargain, but as America entered tho
war without seiiiai aims. Japan will not
strengthen her position as a friendly aIlv
by holding out for trade advantages which
the peril of the common cause demands sbould
be set aside until the war is won Japanoso
craftsmanship should not be long in taking
this view Of the situation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

Secretary Daniels stands in danger of a
reprimand from George Creel. The chief of
the Navy Department violated his own censor
ship ruling when In official statement he
disclosed this countrys naval base in Europe.
Remembering what happened to Creel when
he elaborated on an official report OF an en-
counter of United States ships with German
submarines, one can imagine him being
deeply grieved by the secretarys lapse.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
MONDAY. DECEMBER 3, 1917.

The counselor Of the British embassy at
Washington has publicly stated that he has
reliable information that between November
1 and November 10 thirty-nine enemy sub
marines were sent to the bottom OF the sea
by the allied naves. This is most encourag-
ing news. If 1t be true. 1t means that the
number of submarines destroyed exceeds the
number of British ships sunk by U-boats
during the two weeks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

Cuban sugar producers finally have agreed
to accept the offer of the United States food
administration of 4 6 cents pound for sugar
free on board at Cuban ports. The Cuban
crop is big success this year. Since there
are no German submarines operating ain the
waters between our ports and the ports of
Cuba, 1t is to be expected that the movement
OF this sugar to our own coasts will not be
delayed, as the American people are hungry
for sugar and have the money to pay for it,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
Executive Session.

j. S. G.. Franklin.--A motion to go
into executive session is motion
made In the Senate that the doors be
closed that the Senate may deliberate
ton sent to II by the executive or
President. 1t is used only In this coun-
try and in those countries which have
based their Constitution on ours The
expression can be used Of any assembly
which uses Il similar procedure for a
similar purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
ThsnkrElyins Days.

Miss NJ. p. Fl. Cape CharIes.-The
first recorded public Thanksgiving In
America was February %, 1921. The
days appointed during the Continental
War were Thursday, July 20. 1775; Fri
day. May II, 1776; December II, 1776:
Wednesday. April %. IT'S; Thursday,
May 6. 1879; Wednesday. April 6, 1881;
Thursday, May 8, 1881; Thursday, April
25. 1852. Washington issued n procla-
nation for n general thanksgiving. by
the Continental Army on Thursday,
December 49, 1877. and again at VAL
ley Forge. May z. 1878. AS President.
Washington appointed Thursday, Mo-
vember .26. 1883, a day for general
thanksgiving throughout the Union;
also Thursday. February 10, 1895. In
New England. especially, O. day OF
thanksgiving has been annually ce1e-
brated for a century and more. and
made the occasion for family reunions
The custom gradually extended to
other States, and for several years
tho President of the United States has
issued a proclamation for day of pub
lie thanksgiving throughout the Union
usually tho last Thursday In Novem-
ber--and tho State Executives have
chosen the same day, 30 that the GUS
tom Is now general in all parts Of the
republic. Thanksgiving Is now legal
holiday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

coal is said to be 5O.000.0o0 tons short.
Notwithstanding the output from the
mines is 50.000.000 tons larger than
last year. because the nations war
needs have increased the demand by
loo. 100000 tons. These latter figures
are the result OF n survey by the United
States Fuel Administration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03
TO Make spoon Dre.d.

Mrs. r. G.. X. Fredericksburg.-T
one cup OF white meal: one teaspoon
full salt: one tablespoonful -four ScaId
this with boiling water until quite
thin, stirring all the time. Then add
Two cSSS-one Mt a time--stirring all
the time. TO this add one cup Of milk
and one hcaping teaspoonful OF baking
powder. Bake In the oven one-half
hour and serve In porcelain dish or pan
In which il is baked.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

With Russia negotiating for an armistice
and separate peace with Germany and Ans
tria under authority Of government con-
stituted OF traitors. fanatic Socialists and
anarchists' the cause Of the allies does not
look altogether as hopeful as it did a few
weeks ago. but the condition was M, on
tirely unforeseen. and it should cause no do
spondency as to the future. The allies al
ready are vigorously planning measures TO
Offset the Russian detection, and when these
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-03

President Wilson has but to say tho word
and Congress will declare war on Germany's
allies, Austria Hungary. Bulgaria and Turkey.
Senators and Representatives, after vacations
spent in their home States and districts are
returning to Washington convinced that the
American people wish to end the anomalous
and dangerous situation They know that,
while ostensibly at peace with these nations
we are In fact aa war with them. 1t Is time
that the menace of uncontrolled espionage
be forever removed Congress will be pre-
pared to act Immediately on converting, and
action cannot come too soon