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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
German News Quarantine" Was Agreed to by America

Washington, March 29.-Subje Of Americans of the Belgian relief commi- tee to a news quarantine" prior to their departure from behind the German lines was explained at the state department today as a proper course agreed upon when the relief workers were invited to remain in Belgium.
 Reports that Brand Whitlock, minister to Belgium, and other diplomatic off cers also would be detained were not credited, as assurances have been re- ceived to the contrary. The department issued this statement:
 There appears to be some misappre- hension as to the delay in the withdraw sion for relief in Belgium. Shortly aft CT the break in relations with Germany negotiations were instituted with a view to providing for the continuation of the relief work. The German authorities in Belgium invited the American members Ito remain and gave written assurances that they might leave whenever they de- sired to give up the work. In view of
 the fact that these men are in the
 fighting zone, however, it was stipu- lated that they should upon rolinquish- ing their work, remain for a period of two or three weeks in some German city on their way to Switzerland. in order to prevent the transmission of any fresh information. This condition was accept ed by the relief committee.
 Tt is not anticipated that the Amer ican diplomatic or consular officers will be detained during this period, as writ ten assurances have been received through the Spanish government that they will be permitted to proceed directly to Switz- erland."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
TUSCALOOSANSARE DEEPLY AROUSED
 IN FLAGS SUPPORT
Patriotic Blood Runs Warm in Warrior City-Great Mass Meeting Will
 Be Held

Tuscaloosa, March -(Special) Friday has been designated for ps- triotic meeting of the citizens or rus caloosa and of Tuscaloosa county by President D. B. Robertson of the city called for a mass meeting to be held at the country courthouse. The meet ing will be presided over by c. B. Yer ner and addresses will be made by pr. George H. Denny, president of the uni versity; pr. George Little commander of Camp Rhodes. U. c. "; Judge W. W. Brandon; Judge A. s. VandeGraarr and Senator F. S. Moody. Indications point to the meeting being one of the largest that has ever been held in Tus- caloosa and much enthusiasm. is being shown. A committee of the Rotary club of Tuscaloosa. consisting of V. Hugo Friedman. Saul Smith and Luther Davis, will call on the merchants and business men of the city and ask that they keep flags on display at their stores and residences. This is in &C., cordance with the action of the Rotary clubs patriotic meeting held Tuesday, At that meeting resolution was adopted calling on the representatives of Alabama in Congress to vote not only for universal training bills in time of peace, but for universal serv-
 ice in time of war. The following res olution, offered by pr. G. II Denny. was adopted by rising vote:
 Whereas Germany has destroyed our ships, restricted our commerce by illegal submarine warfare. and at tempted to array against us the friend ly powers, Japan and Mexico. in a plot to dismember our nation; and
 Whereas, By these and other hostile acts Germany is now. virtually making war against the United States;
 Resolved, That we approve the action of the President in severing diplomatic relations with Germany. in deciding to arm American vessels. and in calling Congress in extra session;'
 Resolved, That we call upon our gov- ernment for prompt, vigorous and cour- ageous leadership in the immediate mobi- lzing of the entire naval military. and industrial strength of the nation, includ-
 ing the augmenting of our army and navy for the effective protection of American rights and the faithful discharge of Amer
 cas duties in the present crisis;
 Resolved, That we declare our deep con- viction that the principles of national con- duct governing Germany's action in the present war are inconsistent with the principles of democracy and with the purposes and aspirations of this republic; and we hold that the time has now come when it is the duty of this nation to take part in the common task of defending civilization and human liberty against German military aggression; and,
 Resolved, That we pledge to the Presi- dent and to Congress our loyalty and allegiance in whatever measures may be | taken to protect the property and rights | of American citizens and to preserve tho honor and integrity of the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
ALABAMA MEMBERS STANDING BEHIND PRESIDENT WILSON COngressmen Right From Home Enthused at Patri-
 otic Fervor They Wit
 messed in State

Washington, March 29.-(Special,) )-Ala- bama congressman, returning for the ex- tra session, declare that Alabama, in all It's sections, Is aflame with patriotism. ,"There are flags everywhere" said Representative Blackmon of the Fourth, land the people, to an immeasurable de- gree, are in support of the President"
 The Alabamians interviewed expressed determination to stand in support of MT. Wilson irrespective of what he might desire them to do. They are enthusias- tic too, in their belief that the demo- cratic. party will elect Champ Clark speaker and organize the various commit tees of the House.
 Representative Gray of the First, Dent of the Second, Blaclmon of the Fourth, Oliver of the Sixth, Almon of the Eighth. and Bankhead of the Tenth have reported for duty. By noon tomorrow all House members will be present.
 ! Neither of the senators has as yet ar- rived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The Ensley High school baseball team was defeated in their opening game of this season by a score of F to by the Central High school team. Poor hitting and bad fielding were assigned as cause for the defeat of the local boys. The Ensley team had bad luck throughout the entire game, but lost courage. The pitchers of the Ensley team were hit hard by the Central boys, who are con sidered the hardest hitters in the city.
 The student body of the Ensley school attended the game and pulled hard for their players to win. A return game will be played in the near future.
 News was received here yesterday morn ing of the death of F. w. Whips, aged 58 years, a prominent real estate dealer at his late home in Gadsden. The cause of his death was given as heart dis ease MT. Whips resided in Ensley for a rumber of years, and has many friends here who will be grieved to learn of his sudden death He is survived by his widow and one daughter. Miss Clara Whips, who is a teacher in one of the publs schools No funeral arrangements have been made. s Sf . Chicken dinners and suppers will be served in the Keith Furniture company $ store today and tomorrow by the workers of the Ensley Baptist church. An Easter bazar will be held also. The workers have been working hard for several weeks
 making preparations for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
TWO ADDITIONAL
 CABINET MEMBERS
 MAY BE APPOINTED
In Event of War Portfolios of Munitions and Trans portation Will Be Gre
 ated by Wilson

Washington, March 29.-(Special.)-In the event of war between the United States and Germany President Wilson will ask for the right to appoint two additional cabinet officers. He wants d secretary of munitions and secretary of transportation.
 It is reported that for the former po- s1tion he is considering D. k. Stettin- jus, member of the firm of J. P. Nor gan & Co. Mr Stettinus has handled mu- milton contracts since the beginning of the European war amounting to approx imately $5,0O0 100000.
 For secretary of transportation the President is said to be looking with fla vor on Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
 It is thought today that in his mes- sage to Congress the President will re- fer to the necessity of naming these additional secretaries. It is said. too. that he will urge the necessity of cen- sorship and additional espionage legis- lation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
U. Government
 Indian Lands in
 Oklahoma Have Made Millionaires

Millionaires who have built their fortunes out of nothing are no different from other people except that they take advantage of opportunities which others pass by. Just at this time there are more opportunities open than ever in the history of America and more mil lionaires ill the making, and what greater opportunity would one ask than being able to buy land direct from the U. s. government in a prospective oil field that will produce big crops, in the state that has made the entire world wonder at it's rapid growth, for just a few dollars per acre and long time to pay for it. Remember, you don't have to live on the land or make any inn orovements, it's an outright buy, direct from the government People make land values. The population of Okla
 loma is increasing faster than any other state. What is the answer? It is this; That when you get tract of land direct from Uncle Sam at the first
 cost it is bound to make you money, even if you never see it, for it can be leased for oil, grazing or farming. That will bring you in a nice income. Have
 5ou ever heard of government land de- creasing in value? No. As you get it
 | the bottom price. The big railway exhibition car on the l.. & N. tracks at Twentieth street. near L. & N. pas senger station, is here to tell you about this opportunity. It contains products, both mineral and agricultural, from southeastern Oklahoma and expe- rienced demonstrators are on hand at all times to give you the information free. The car will remain just few days longer, so you had better take ad- vantage of this opportunity to learn what Uncle Sam has to offer at his bargain counter.
 Car open from g a. m. to 9 p. m. Admission free.
 | Car under supervision of the McAl- lister Real Estate Exchange of McAl- lister, Okla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Indications Are That Im- peachment Trial Will Be
 Held Within a Month
WILL USE GRAND JURY REPORTS AS EVIDENCE
Nine Counties Are Soon to Vote on Special School Tax ouestion-Gov- ernor Approves Vouchers of
 Assistant Prosecutors

Montgomery. March 29-(Speciall Ar ticles of impeachment against Sheriff T. J. Batson of Jefferson county ordered by Governor Henderson Wednesday after noon will be filed in the supreme court early next week, probably Monday Wli- liam L. Martin, attorney general, Thurs day stated that he will prepare the pa- bers in compliance with the order of the executive department as soon as certain information is obtained from Birming- ham,
 Sheriff Batson will be charged with in- competency and willful neglect of duty. The charge of incompetency will involve the contention on the part of the state that he was unable to employ deputies who could hold prisoners in the legal place of confinement and that he had shown himself to be incompetent because of the men which he had selected 70 aid him in the enforcement of the laws. The charge of willful neglect of duty will be supported by the allegation that
 leriff Batson had been warned by the and jury of Jefferson county to dis
 ntinue the practice of permitting pris- CTS to serve IS turnkeys and had failed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Big Land Development
 Started in Etowah County

Gadsden, March 2e.-(Special)-A $2O,- GOO land development has just been com-
 pleted in the flat woods' of Etowah
 county at Curtiston, one mile south of
 Attalla P. B. Bogart of Milwaukee. Wis.
 has cleared, tiled and planted i60 acres
 in alfalfa. Several agricultural experts
 were employed in the work and dynamite
 was rsed extensively. The tract has a
 frontage of one mile on the Alabama
 Great Southern railroad. MT. Bogart will and family.
 Mayor w. P. Johnson is considering a plan for holding a patriotic meeting Of citizens probably April 5, to secure an expression of sentiment on the present international crisis. The suggestion is fostered by the mayors of number of cities.
 Gadsden members of the Alabama Ma ticnal Guard are not permitted to have furlough longer than "A hours. it was learned today. Sergt, R. H. Baker and five privates of the ambulance company | have been ordered to report in Bir- mngham at once to be mustered back l into service.
 l The Coosa river today was within one, I.tenth of foot of the 25-foot mark. the high point of the year. C. D. Clarke has been chosen as Of | ficial score keeper in the Tri-Cities for the GA. l.. league this year. Announce ment was made today that Robert Ander. l son, semi i-professional third baseman oi
 Memphis. has been signed by the local
 management
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
ALCAZAR-"IDLE WIVES"

Lois Weber and Mary Macldren are the stars at the Alcazar theatre to- day and the balance of the week in what is said to be one of the greatest Universal features, Idle Wives" Large crowds have seen this picture since It was first run Sunday.
 Critics have been high in their praise of the production and one says in part:
 "The red-blooded and throbbing life or a great city pulsates in every scene Of Idle Wives who comes from the par lors of the rich as well as from the seductive dance halls of the working girls. No less than four distinct plats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30

to change the system and that Sheriff Batson showed wiful neglect of duty in failing to employ deputies who would en- force the law.
 The articles of impeachment will con- tain a report of the escape of David D. Overton and other prisoners from the county jail last week and the recom- mendations of the grand jury, together with excerpts from reports of other grand juries showing that Sheriff Batson was Batson showed willlful neglect # duty in using prisoners as turnkeys.
 Attorney General Martin stated that the information will be obtained from Birmingham this week. Among the docu ments desired by the department are copies of reports of grand juries which criticized Sheriff Batson and certificates showing the number of prisoners who have escaped from the Jefferson county jail in recent months.
 Every indication is that Sheriff Bat son will be called before the bar of the supreme court the latter part of April or the early part of May. The supreme court has always desired to dispose of impeachment proceedings at the earliest n0ccihla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
TN THE PICTURlESAND

are woven into one as the story of Idle Wives unfolds itself It is the story of all civilized people of all ages brought down to the present day and surround ings of the American home. Director Phillips Smalley has pictured the drama by symbolizing in human beings of the present day the discontent of children, the discomfort of unmarried youths and the dscontent bred of pow erty and toll among the working classes
 Although ministers may find a ser mon in every scene, the picture does not preach, Wives and unmarried girls may find a rebuke for straying feet in every incident of this human play. yet there is no common scold to mar the in- tent of the author. Every man. womac and child Is made to realize the terrible consequence of any offense against the home life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Government Asks c. s. Steel To Mdnufacture Supplies Al
 Cost in Present Great CriSlSI
Council of National Defense Is Said to Have Taken Up Th Question With Judge GaryIf Plans Garry It Is Expected That the Ensley Plant Will Soon Be Busy Federal
 Work as Well as Other Plants of Corporation
Nv HUGH ". ROBERTS

The national defense council has re- gently acquired an agreement between the government and the producers of copper whereby the latter have agreed to serve the government at cost. Secretary of War Baker is quoted as having said that this agreement will save for the govern. ment 50 times the sum appropriated by Congress for the creation and support of the national defense council.
 Should Baruch and Gary reach an agreement in accordance with the ideas of the government. the saving to the latter. in the event of war, would be in a sum vastly greater than that which will be saved as a result of the agree ment with copper producers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
VOUCHERS APPROVED

Governor Henderson Thursday approved vouchers for the salaries of Perry w.. Turner and Lawrence E. Brown, assistant attorney general, for the three months beginning January l. thus officially recog- Eizing the legality of the contracts be- tween the state and the assistant at torneys general. Following the recent decision of the supreme court which held that contracts approved by the governor whereby Mir Turner and Mir Brown were employed at stipulated salaries were bind ing, Governor Henderson approved ac- counts for the salaries up to January l, but because he had notified the atlor ney general that the contracts would be abrogated by the state January l he de- clined to approve the payment of salaries beyond this time.
 Governor Henderson made no applica- ton for rehearing in the case and when the court denied the attorney general application for rehearings in companion cases Thursday the governor decided to pay the salaries Each received $50 from the state treasury. Under the final de- cisions of the supreme court, the gov ernor has right to exercise discre- tion in approving expense accounts of the attorney general, but he exercised the discretion in reference to the em- ployment of Mr. Turner and Mir. Brown by approving the contracts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
TRIANON-DOUBLE BILL

On account of the unprecedented at tendance that is being accorded Nazi- nova in War Brides" that wonder full photoplay drama at the Rialto thea Ire, the regular Friday programme which includes Mrs. Vernon Castle III the great preparedness play. "Patria' will be shown at the Trianon theatre. In addition to "Patria" the "Barricale,' one of the screen successes of the year, starring charming Mabel Taliaferro, will be shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Peace Parade Called Off

Washington. March 29-The peace parade under the auspices of the Emergency Peace federation. set for Monday, and the patriotic parade. under the auspices of local business men, set for Saturday. will not take place. the Washington police depart ment having declined to issue neces- sary permits. Superintendent Pullman announced today both parades had been Indefinitely postponed He said no permits for parades will be issued at the present time. Fear of disturb ances is said to have been responsible for the action of the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
sion that the sheriff was responsible the linuor.
 LYNCHING WAS FEARED

the liouor
 LYNCHING WAS FEARED
 Sak Hollis. negro of Geneva county. was placed in the Montgomery county jail for safekeeping Thursday; having been brought to this city by the sheriff of Geneva, who feared mob would at tempt to lynch him. Hollis is charged with the murder of G. F. Crops, d farmer, Saturday night
 The deputy sheriff carried Hollis from Geneva to Dothan in an automobile and caught train for Montgomery Wednes- day night.
 TO HEAR BANK CASE
 Judge Gaston Gunter has set Monday as the date for the consideration of 6. petition of Alex E. Walker, state super intendent of banks, for the appointment of receiver of the Montgomery i3ank and Trust company. The petition was filed at the request of minority stockhold- CTS. who seek to obtain a portion of their investment. The bank has not been en- gagged in the banking business for three years, but the organization has remained intact while officers carried on a trus. business.
 Superintendent Walkers petition repre- sents that the bank is losing money and that the overhead expense of opera ting under present plans is too great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
JAPANESE WARSHIP' SUNK BY A RAIDER
 w THE PA CIFIC

about two weeks ago that 'conVerteo German cruiser had been sighted in the Indian Ocean and was being traced py Japanese and British warships after the raider had sunk a Japanese freight ship
 Prior to that two British steamships were reported to have been destroyed by an armed merchantmen off Colombo, Ceylon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30

Washington, March -(Special.)-De- spite the rigidity of the censorship, 1t is learned that Barney Baruch, chairman of the raw material committee of the national defense council. is in New York consulting with Judge E. H. Gary regard ing plan whereby the United States Steel corporation will manufacture for the re- quirements of the government, steel and steel products at cost. If Judge Gary. for patriotic reasons, should accept the suggestions of the government, it is prob- ably that Ensley, where steel plant Of the United States Steel corporation is located, would, along with Gary and other points, be materially effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Seven Hurt in Explosion

Bridgeport, Conn.,, March 29.-Three men arey fatally hurt and four others se- riously injured as a result of terrific explosion in the factory of the Bridge port Brass company late this afternoon. The cause of the explosion is unknown. The explosion occurred in small build ing detached from the main factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30

Vancouver, B. C., March 29.-A dis patch to the Canadian News from Toko Japanese warship in the Southern Pacific. The names of the vessels were not dis closed.
 It was officially announced in Tokio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
McGreeOr Asks Permission
 to Raise Negro Regiment

Washington. March 29.-(Special.)-J. R. connected with the Frisco railroad with headauarters in Brming- ham, has, through Alabamians in Wash ington. taken up with the war depart ment the proposition of organizing in Ala bama a negro regiment for service in the event of war with Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Local Data
Cotton Warehouse Burns

Hillsboro, Tex, March 29.-Fire of un- known origin today destroyed the Hills boro cotton compress and 5000 bales of cotton. causing an estimated loss of SS75, GOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
Florida Bank Suspends

Daytonia. Fla, March 29.-The First Ma tional bank of Daytonia suspended busi- ness today. Action was due. it was said. to a robbery of the bank February 26. last, when $15.OOO and valuable securities were stolen. The total loss in the rob- bery was said to have been $60,0o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
PAROLES GRANTED

Andrew Payne of Jefferson county, who was sentenced to six months at hard labor for violating the prohibition laws. vas given a parole by Governor Tender son Thursday. Payne has served since November 8. 19l6
 John Mitchell of Bibb, convicted Of manslaugter and sentenced to two years, and R. l.. Pugh of Crenshaw, convicted of maliciously killing animals, were paroled. All paroles are conditioned on the good conduct of the defendants i'll ba fut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 29.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday and Saturday; little change in temperature.
 Georgia Fair Friday and Saturday: little change in temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday and Satur- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
AICAzAR-GEORGEM COHAN

Movie fans will have an opportunity all next week, starting Sunday to see George NJ. Conan, stage fayorite, in his first screen production, Broadway Jones'" at the Alcazar theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-30
LIQUOR GUARD INSUFFICIENT

William L. Martin, attorney general, attributes the disappearance of about 491 cases of liquor from the state warehouse at Girard, where it has been stored since it was seized last year, to the insuffi- ciency of the guard. He was informed Thursday that the grand jury had found much liquor had been taken and stated that only one watchman has heen em- ployed for several months and that he was unable to protect the property.
 Soldiers guarded the liquor for sev- eral months. but were withdrawn when Governor Henderson reached the conclu :