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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

The men reached here with only the clothes they stood in and will, under the custom of the sea, be supported .bv the British consul until it is possi- ble to send them home. They owe their release before the remainder or the 72 Americans who were on the Yarrowdale to the fact that, as nbvsicians or veterinarians, they ranked as officers, and were confined in the officers camp at Karlsruhe. The horsetenders and sailors, who composed the bulk of the American captives, are still held in "quarantine' at the prison camp for enlisted men at Dulken.
 Ancient sea customs make seamen stranded in a foreign port the guests of the consul of the power under whose flag the lost ship sailed. Uni ted States Consul General Winslow was compelled. therefore. to refer the pass less, paperless and moneyless wan derers to his British colleague. The British consul provided hotel accom- modations pending an investigation as to the mems identity. He pointed out that as far as any identification wa; concerned the four men might be Ger man spies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
GERMAN SPIES ARE INDICTED
 w NEW YORK
Federal Grand Jury Returns Bills Against Three Men Who Were Using This Country as Base to Operate Elaborate System Espionage in
 England in Guise of Newspaper Men

New York March 2Particpaton in elaborate spy po organization to send Britain under gse of being correspondents but whose real purpose was to spies and supply Germany forbidden nfora
 ton as to civil and military conditions in England charged against Albert A. Sander Carl w. Wunnenberg and eoge grand jury.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

, the letter their instructions to hold posi-
 Sons to the bitter end. The remnants of
 these groups when captured. have been
 loath to believe that their main armies
 had been withdrawn, declaring that they
 had no idea of the plans. One German
 who had been totally blinded by the Brit ish artillery fire was found in a shell
 hole into which he had crawled and had remained for 30 hours. hoping his com rades would find him. When told they had retreated several miles to the rear, the man broke down and cried bitterly. The weather is the baffling element in the present situation. It cleared beauti- fully yesterday afternoon, with a distinct
 touch of spring in the air. but during the
 night the thermometer fell to below the freezing point Today the battle front
 is shrouded in impenetrable fog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Greater Food Crops Urged

Washington. March 2.-Greater food crops and the practice of household econ omies were urged by Secretary of Agri- culture Houston today as measures to help reduce the cost of living. American families. he estimated. fr a statement on the food situation, waste in their Kitchens annually more than s790. e01 of edibles There is nothing in the situation to justi- fly nys6ra, however he declared, be- cause there is no real shortage of food in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
German Submarines to Sink All Ships Without
 Any Special Warning

Berlin. March 2.-(via London) The admiralty made the following an- nouncement today:
 "On March expired the final period of grace allotted for sailing ships in the Atlantic. From this date no spe- cial warning will be given to any boats by submarines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Reed Bone Dry Amendment
 WiU NOU Go 10 President

come effective immediately upon the attaching of the Presiden-s signature.
 Besides it's prohibition against liquors in interstate commerce, the Reed amendment bars from the mails newspapers and other pubIi- cations containing liquor adver- tisemcnts when such publications are to he sent into states which prohibit by law the publication or circulation of these advertise meufA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
JAPAN RECEIVED
 NO PROPOSITION,
 STATES MINISTER
M0t0nO Declares if Mexico Was Asked to Alp proach Tokio Government That Country Showed Good Sense in Not Doing So.
 Scorns Idea of Joining Plot

Toko March 2Japan has received proposition from either Mexico Germany directly indirectly join possible war against United States Vscount Motono Jap anese foreign minister informed the Associated Press today
 Vscount Moono said he considered such idea ridiculous being based outrageous presumption that Japan would her allies If Mexico received the proposal Vscount Motono added that country showed intelligence in not trans hitting it to Japan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
LODGE SAYS HE WILL FORCE EXTRA
 SESSION CONGRESS
Senator Bankhead Thinks, However, President Will son May Delay Call
 Until Spring
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington. March 2.-(SpeciaD Senator Lodge of Massachusetts an- nounced this afternoon to Senator Martin of Virginia that he would pre- vent the passage of enough supply measures including the army appro- priation bill to make an extra session imperative.
 Senator Lodge has previously an- nounced on the floor that the nation was on the brink of war and that all departments of government should be in Washington in order to give the emergency united attention.
 Senator Bankhead thinks the posi- tion of Senator Lodge means that an extra session cannot be avoided. He thinks it possible. however. that the President can forego the necessity of issuing the call until spring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

Few more dramatic tales have been brought forth by the war than the story related by these four American professional men to the Associated Press correspondent
 Snapped up by the Germain raider in mdocean, they cruised around for days while the commerce raider w5 gathering further prizes. Then
 made the voyage in the Yarrowd-l to Swinemuende under such conditioI that they expected the ships seams 1, open and the vessel to sink at all moment, They lived for more than tw { months in prison camps in Germany on meagre prison fare. They passed through four airplane attacks on Karlsruhe during which bombs intend- ed for the railroad station rained on all sides. They were ignorant until the last whether they were prisoners of war or neutrals in detention, wheth- CT their government was doing any thing to obtain their release or wheth- CT the United States had not already entered the war.
 The recital of the four Americans is one with which American readeras aA familiar from the accounts ofs tho Moewe and the Appam. They were treated firmly but courteouslyvby the | German officers on the raider They were confined in the hold during the tconsnued on Page Eieven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Columbus, Miss, Man Held Prisoner in Germany With Three Others, Is Released
These Are Veterinarians Who Were Among the 72 Americans Brought in on YarrOwdale Follow ing Raids in South Atlantic Washington
 is Assured Others Will Be Freed

Copenhagen, March 2-(Via London.)-Four Americans from the steamer Yarrowdae who have been prisoners for three arrived here today They Dr. John Davis Columbus Miss Orvile McKm Watertown N. Y.; Dr. IT Snyder Norfolk Va and Richard Zabrskie Englewood M The four men practically destitute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
W. B. BANKHEAD ARRIVES

Washington. March 2.-tSpecialD w B. Bankhead. member-elect of Congress from Alabama. reached Washington this afternoon. In the event of an extra session he will be ready to aid in organizing the new House
 The President sent to the Senate this afternoon the following nominations for postmasters in Alabama: Thomas A. Carter. Grove Hill: Charles E. Mitchell. Hamilton; Willis c. John- son Vernon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
4fter Debating Until Atfel Midnight, Adjournment IS Taken Without Action. Stone Refuses 10 Direct
 BiU, and LdFolleHe
 Stands in Way of
 an Early Vote
Many Senators Yet to Speak

than elgnt hours
  time  objection bill substituting the broader senate the President
  back 0 depends Numerous senators will Administration leaders confident that the House will substitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03

Washington March 2-President Wilson's bill to authorize
 policy neutrality pressed toward passage in the Senate tonight with debate running the whole scale of the nations foreign relations
 The measure which the White House has announced 1t desires as substitute less sweeping bill passed by the House last night developed little evidence determined oppo sition gave long awaited opportunity however to declare their the crisis and the proceeded with deberaon despite the knowledge that now is Senate action which the President waiting
 There were no party nes and of the pacst element of the Senate declared willingness fall in behind the Presi dent in his move fora an armed policy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
Drawing on Church Bells

Copenhagen. March 2.-(Via London) Germany is now drawing upon church bells for war requirements. An order appropriating bronze church bells after March is published in the German press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-03
accepted sometime tomorrow by tn House
STONE WAS OBSTINATE

accepted sometime tomorrow by the
 House
 STONE WAS OBSTINATE Senator Stone disclaimed entirely any
 personal responsibility for the commit tees measure.
 "Candor compells me to say" he de clared, T am not in accord with this
 bill as it has been framed, and it is my purpose to offer what consider an inn
 portant amendment to it. In that view
 of the situation I do not think it would
 be proper for me to continue further in
 the management on the floor of the pend ing measure. It is my purpose now. there fore, to ask the senator from Nebraska
 MT. Hitchcock, to take it in charge He then proposed his amendment and formally turned the floor leadership over to Senator Hitchcock. The amendment follows:
 STONE AMENDMENT Provided that nothing herein shall au- thorize the President to employ or direct any person to manage or operate any arms placed on any merchant ship by the United States as herein authorized and Provided further that it shall not be lawful for any merchant ship supplied by the President with arms as herein pro- vided to carry or convey as part of her cargo any munitions or other supplies oi war destined for delivery to the armed forces of belligerent nation engaged ir war with another nation with which the United States is at peace: and Provided further that it shall not be i lawful for any merchant ship which may be under the convoy or immediate pro- tection of any public vessel of the United States to carry or convey as part oi her cargo any munitions or other sup plies of war destined for delivery to the armed forces of belligerent nation en-
 tContinued on Page Two,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-05-18

Messrs. Willie and Marion Gutb-
rie, sons of Mr.. P. D. Guthrie, left
this week for New Orleans to enlist
in Washington Artillery. Good luck
to them! Mr.. Ralph Ally, Jr., has
succeeded Mr.. Marion Guthrie with
Baker & Son.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-05-18
$6S71z.1O

Hon. and Mrs. F. L. Guthrie and
daughter, Miss Natalie, and Miss
Thompson and Miss Anthony and
Mr.. W. d. Martiniere motored down
to St. Joseph last Saturday. Miss,
Thompson has but recently returned
from Spanish Honduras where she
has been teaching for some time.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-05-18

sery has great advantage over stock
grown in other States since same is
acclimated and therefore adapted to
weather conditions peculiar to this
country. Mr.. Stuart will be glad to
place orders for anything in line of
fruit and nut trees and will appreci-
ate the patronage Of bis friends.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-05-18

: Attention is called to the adver-
tisement of Mr. A. p. Stuart of
Natchez, agent for the Dixie Nur-
sery at Duberly, La. This nursery
is a Louisiana enterprise and is de-
serving of patronage from Louisiana
fruit and nut growers. Nursery
stock obtained from the Dixie Nur.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-05-18
FOR SALE!

One Soda Fountain, complete, worth
$500, will take 500. For further in
formation write to "TensaS Gazette"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1917-05-18

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The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
Muhlenberg Act vities Shown On Slides.

Miss Amy longest, county school
superintendent has Just received
about half hundred hand-colored
slides, showing the varied activities
of the people of Muhlenberg. They
are a revelation, even to our people
and Miss Longest deserves great
praise for the time she has so prof.
table spent in gathering the photo
graphs from which these slides were
made School work, public health
activities, canning club and garden
oper atoms, coal and timber output,
school singing, marching, drilling,
progressive ia ming. schoolhouse,
factory and Dwelling construction,
good load devey opment, are among
the many vital features shown.
These slides will soon be shown
here, and it is certain that the court
house will be pt ed at that time.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
Soldier Presents Y.M.C.A. Advantages.

Commandant Harry &. Hale, of
Camp Zachary Taylor, knows the
1nestlmable benefits of the Y. Nj. G.
n. IN its work for the soldiers, and
he detailed $50 soldiers to work in
Kentucky in the campaign to secure
funds for the continuation of this
service. 1t. Duncan Hamilton was
sent here, and spent Sunday and
Monday with his home folks, pre-
senting TO them the needs and ap
probation of the boys. He made
talks at the Presbyterian and Bap-
fist churches Sunday morning and
evening, Monday morning addressed
the student body at the school, and
appeared at the mass meeting held
at the court house Monday night.
All his talks were highly Impressive,
and will carry much weight in the
county campaign.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Muhlenberg will have something
like 2, 900 soldiers in the war on
present age limits, and about 81
each in being asked by the Y. NJ.
c. a. War Wolk Council to provide
these soldiers with the most whole
some surroundings, in camp here
and or foreign battle6elds. Our
people will not fail, this week, to
supply this Salts fund.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Right In your acme you can have
the greatest concert in the world,
for on your Vlctxola you can com
mand greatest artists, from ABBOTT to
Zimballst, to sing, play or speak
for you. Call at Roark's and arrange
for one of these instruments.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
Inventive Patriotism.

One of our "projekin" citizens
claims that he has so attached his
alarm clock to his Vlctrola that the
machine plays vOh, Say, Can You
See by the Dawn's Early Light at
just the right moment, SO he gets up
as a patriotic duty and by reflex &C.
ton.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

People Of Powderly are doing
their Christmas shopping early, and
wisely, for Roark has sold two ele-
giant cabinet Victrolas for holiday
delivery there.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Roark is stack Victrolas back
for Christmas, and you really should
select yours now: for there is going
to be more than the usual shortage
all over the country this holiday
season.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Every Muhlenberg soldier will
feel better when he learns that his
friends have done their part to pro-
vide the Y. NJ. G. A. service for the
next year.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

The brick work on the w. G..
Duncan Coal 20. Office building IS
about complete, and the finishing
work Will now be rushed ahead With
ali speed possible.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Nit. Walter Green has been Oh
furlough from Camp Zachary Taylor
spending few days with bis parents
near Green's Chapel.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

vIf we lose the war, what good is
money, anyhow Is the way one
inspired patriot puts it, and it should
be considered properly by every
citizen of this country.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Mr.. w. G. J9nson is the new
member of the army exemption
board, having been appointed in the
place of MIR. S. p. Bradley, who re-
signed on account of the pressure of
private business, he having served
since the Establishment of the board.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Man past 80 with horse and bug
gy to sell Stock Condition Powder IN
Muhlenberg County. Salary 500 per
month Address.9 Industrial Bldg.
Indianapolis, Indiana.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
HELP THE YMC.A WAR FUND
&6 Allotted NuhNnRB Do your bit and help our boys camp and trenches

The events of the past few weeks
have aroused this country, and even
the blind are now beginning to see
that we are at war, and we are realiz.
ing to some extent what will be re-
quired of US.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

One Of the soldier boys who has
not yet been called to the colors
was IN town a day or so ago, and
called on one OF our business men,
inquiripg "are you q member of the
army extension board?H He was
directed 10 tbs member Of the ex.
emption board he was seeking.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Mr.. Roy Wells was home from
Camp Zachary Taylor for the week
end, and reports conditions as high
ly satisfactory in all departments.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Mrs. A. B. McCown received a
telegram yesterday morning an
nouncing the death of her step son,
Fayette McCown, at Fort Worth,
Texas. He is the oldest son of the
late lanes McCowu.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Make out good-sized check to
Mr.. John I. Reynolds, treasurer
for the Y. Nj. G. a. war fund, and
feel better because you have helped
your soldier friends.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Mr.. Felix Martin came up from
Atlanta for the week end, and had a
short visit with home folks and
friends. He IS in the aviation branch.
and has passed all examinations
with honor.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

A world Of mAsic for an atom of
price is possessor of a
Victrola gets. ,ultable, appealing,
substantial gifts 4or weddings, ami
versaries, holidays can be had at
Roark's.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
Notice to the Public,

Persons in need of eyeglasses,
spectacles, repairs, ETC., are invited
to call on me at the drugstore of R.
F. Jarvis. Prompt service and guar
anteed fittings.
Mrs. Eula MCGEE Jarvis,
Formerly at Mcdonald & DeWiit's.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Daviess county, allotted $1,000 on
the Y. NJ. c. A. War Work, raised
S57o5 on Tuesday, and is the ban
ner county in Kentucky.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

ER Some people always get the
best, others get what's left, and
others get left. Select your Victrola
now, at Roark's, and have delivery
whenever you wish.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
Notice t, lie Public.

I hereby notify the public that
w. D. Blackwell is no longer con-
nected IN any capacity with the I'm
ion Central Life Insurance Co., of
Ohio.
ct. |. l.. Rousseau,
General Agent.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

The disintegration and disaster of
some of our allies should be warm
Ing to US in this time of stress. All
our people must get together, if this
country is TO withstand the supreme
demands made U Il US.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

We Will never win this war if the
boys in the trenches are the only
enlisted in the cause. Every indi-
vidual IN this whole land must put
forth utmost efforts to help, in every
way possible.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

An exchange says "Ford will quit
making pleasure cars" There are
some people who Go not think he
ever commenced.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Let Roark supply your piano
wants, for he has qualities and prices
and a factory guarantee which is not
limited by tlEe.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
Richey=RuQSter Wedding.

Miss Ada May Richey and Mr..
E. P. Ruester were married here at
the home of the BRIDES parents last
Sunday evening az 100 o'clock in
the presence o few intimate
friends, the cel ny being perfor-
med by Rev. G. ~ Mcdonald. They
have the best wishes of their many
friends.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

To the great mass of our people
this war is expensive, but some folks
are now making more money than
ever before in their lives.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Mrs. L. E. Littlepage, of Nor
toms Gap, was here the first of the
week on visit to Miss Lena Ar
mold.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Rev. J. w. Blessing will begin a
series of revival services at the court
house tomorrow evening, in which
he will be assisted by his wife.
Everybody is invited to these ser
vices.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

You may go hunting today, if you
have secured license. But we would
not advise 1t if you expect to secure
cheap meat.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
Cottage Organ for Sale.

Walnut cabinet organ, Hamilton
make, good repair, Is offered at a
bargain. Apply to Roark.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15
VictrOia In School Use.

The V1ctrola IS universally rec
ognized as a substantial aid in
school work, and many thousands
of these instruments are thus used
throughout the world. The follow
ing list gives faint conception of
the adoption:
Ten leading cities with number of Vic
tors in the schools:
New York City 446. Philadelphia. Pa. 34l,
Chicago, Ill. 254, Boston, Mass. 1863, Min
neapolis, Mimi. l26, Los Angeles, Cal liz.
Cleveland, Ohio II. Buffalo, N. Y. III
Washington. D. C. lO8. Columbus, Ohio
1903.
Ten leading states. with number of towns
and cities which use the Victor in their
schools:
Pennsylvania 4l8, Massachusetts Az, Wis
consin 2S3. Illinois III. New York 269.
Iowa ESQ. Ohio 244, New Jersey 234. Indi-
ami I'll, Michigan 1871.
The Vic or Talking Machine Co.
has given special attention to this
branch, and have number ofspec-
ial booklets and catalogs as to VIII at
is being done, and what can be done
with the Vlctrola. Anyone interest
ed is asked to call at Roark's and
get supply of this literature, have
the machine demonstrated, and learn
the very easy terms on which lnstru-
meuts will be supplied.
The J. L. Roark Estate.
SM Merchants of Green
MN$eSflN vile are wide-awake
WslSG~ and seeking increased
business. Trade with them in con-
hdent assurance of best goods at
lowest prices.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Don't walt for a SOLICITOR to call
on you, but get in touch with some
of the men who are devoting their
time to the work. and give literally
to the Y. M. c. A. War Council
fund, and help our soldiers TO be
better, stronger, Drawer, cleaner
men.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

1t costs US SI4iIo for every soldier
In the foreign field for 81 spent by
the Central Powers, hence we must
be liberal with the support we extend
to every branch Of our service.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Few can go to var, but everybody
can give, and with all our giving,
and we must give. much, there IS no
call more worthy or urgent than that
for funds for the Y. Nj. c. a. army
work. Equal to the Red Cross,
there SHOULD be most generous res
ponse to the War Council call.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

In Muhlenberg's contingent of
men already seat, there were aa il
literatee, but all can now read and
write, and will be taught right along.
This is worth great deal, alone,
and worthy the support of our peo-
PIE toward the continuance of the
Army Y. M. c. x. camps.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-11-15

Typewriter ribbons, paper, sup
plies at this oface.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-03

isonyone to critic o 0 A o manufs edo ateway and arr autom s al
  be
  ing rding late airoadh o m mote immed r 0 freg conge be by the StonaRa road Commiss
Arizona republican., 1917-12-03

  aboveaI peasu 0 all C family  sneeect his and
  It seath ourn hertsn downnt that teosst kespup the automobneo of
  n it you have it.