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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
AWAIT AMERICAN AID
FOR REPRISAL RAIDS
British Authority Not Consid.
ering Air Attacks on German
Cities Until U. S. Flyers
Arrive.

London, June 25.-Public agitation
for the adoption of air reprisals
against German cities as a reply to
recent Zeppelin and airplane raids on
Great Britain has been the subject OF
several private conferences between
military and political leaders here.
The hope was expressed at these
meetings that public clamor would
not override the saner strategic con-
siderations and that any elaborate
system of reprisals would be post
poned until the assistance OF Ameri-
can airmen is available.
The German air raids" said an
official to The Associated Press today,
were comparatively easy TO perform
because they were largely over terri
tory in German possession or across
the sea where the enemy airman could
travel unseen and unopposed.
"On the other hand, British airmen
in executing reprisal must carry
load of bombs over a route that from
the start crosses hostile territory.
Throughout the fight our airmen
must run the gauntlet of land guns
and air fighters. The most expert air
men would be necessary for such ven-
lures, the percentage of losses would
be large and the strain terrific ON the
flyers and the element Of surprise
largely would be lacking against the
enemy"
Thus it becomes a question whether
the Humber Of skilled pilots and the
powerfu1Amachines required can be
spared without impeding far more i'm
portant military operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Russ Workmen and Soldiers
Want Coalition Government

Petrograd, Juen 23.-The congress
of the all-Russian, Workmen's and
Soldiers delegates by vote OF SAB to
l26 today adopted minority resolu-
ton approving the creation of a
coalition government, the statement
of the socialist members on the gov
ernment's general policy, and calling
on the provisional government ener-
getically to prosecute its political pro-
gram, especially in the direction of
peace without annexations or indem-
mites. t
The resolution also favored vigor-
Gus struggle against all attempts at
counter revolution, insisted on the
immediate convocation of consti-
tutent assembly and the creation of
single organization representing the
entire organized democracy OF Russia,
including peasant delegates to which
the socialist minister would be respon-
sible for all their interior and exterior
policies.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Missouri Bank Looted;
Robbers Flee to Hills

Springfield, Mo, June 23.-Four
robbers who early today blew the safe
OF the Waynesville, Mo, bank and
escaped with 81 800, after fight with
towpspeople, were at large in the
mountains of Shannon county tonight,
after making spectacular escape
from posse who surprised the rob-
bers while the latter were replenishing
the radiator of their motor car from
a creek near Mountain Grove, Mo.
The pursuers came upon their
quarry at sharp turn in the road,
the latter evidently believing that they
were not being closely followed. "a
fight took place in which several shots
were exchanged and the quartet dis
appeared in the foothills. Three hun
dred dollars OF their loot, in currency,
was dropped in their flight. No one
was believed to have been hurt in the
fight.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
May Not Draft National
Guard Before AUGUST 5

Washington, June 23.-Drafting of
the National Guard into the federal
armies for war service may be de-
layed until August S, because it has
been found that under the present
plans for drafting the guard in three
increments, July Is. July rs and Aug
ust S, the relative Iank of its
officers would be established on an
unfair basis. The National Defense
act provides that National Guard Of
ficers shall take rank as Of the date
of draft.
The additional time gained by post
pening the draft until August 5,
would be valuable to the department
in making ready the divisional camp
sites at which the state forces will
be mobilized and also would permit
the assembling of additional equip
ment for the troops.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
AirpIanes Are Solution
OF U-Boat ProbIem-Peary

Lincoln, Neb., June 23.-Airplanes
as a means OF combating the German
submarine menace was advocated by
Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, U.S.N.,
retired, in an address delivered last
evening at the graduation of Lancas-
ter county grade school pupils.
p "A quick way to make the wealth
and force of the United Statcs. felt is
to send as big a feet of aircraft as
possible to the western 'front.' as
serted Mr. Peary. He said the United
States should master Germany in the
air first and then send airplanes to sea
to hunt down submarines and drop
bombs on the underwater boats. Mr..
Peary returned to Washington this
evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Negro Chauffeur Who Ran
Down Girl HANGED by Mob

Houston, Tex, June 25.-Ben Har-
per, a negro, charged with being the
driver OF an automobile which ran
down and killed one May Goodrum,
a l2-yearold girl, OF Navasota, Thurs
day, was hanged by mob at the
scene of the girls death, near Court
ney, Tex, early today Seven other
negroes are being held by officers i'll
connection with the girls death.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Banks Must Increase I
Their Reserve Balances

Washington, June 23.-All Reserve
banks were notified by the Federal
Reserve board today that member
banks should increase as promptly as
possible their balances with the re-
serve banks TO meet the requirements
OF the recent amendment to the re-
serve law. The Board suggested that
the reserve banks observe spirit
OF liberality and cooperate with
member banks as far as practicable.
Federal Reserve banks in central
reserve cities-New York, Chicago
and St. Louis should request their
member banks located in such cities,'
said the boards letter, TO increase
their balances to comply with the new
requirements not later than Iunc 27.n
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Board Says Roads Would
Welcome All WATERWAYS

Washington, June 25.-Thc rail-
roads war board, in a communication
sent today TO the army chief of en-
gheers, gave the following as a po-
sition of the railroads of the country
regarding commercial transportation
on psvigable waters.
The railroads will welcome any
practicable water transportation and
they are prepar. to cooperate cor
daily with responsible persons or
corporations who may provide such
water transportation by the exchange
Of traffic, the issuance of joint bills
of lading and, if necessary, where
conditions Justify it, by joining the
water carriers in the building of
tracks to connect the railroads with
the .wharyes and landings OF water
carriers"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Officers Are Chosen
For Forestry Reuiment

Washington, June ga full quota
OF Commissioned officers has been
selected for the forestry regiment to
be sent as part of the engineer cx-
pedition to France and officials ex-
pcct to recruit men soon to bring the
unit up to its designated strength of
ABOUT 1000. The regiment will be as
semblcd for training in two battalions,
one at American university here, and
the other Fort Leayenworth, Kan.
The regiment will be commanded
by Lieutenant Colonel James A.
Woodruff with Captain Beverly C..
Dunn as adjutant. Roth are officers
of the regular engineer corps.
Persistent Advertising is the Road
IN Sueeaes
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Anthrax Among Cattle
In FurnaS and Madison

LINCOLN, June 23.-(Speeial Tele-
gram )-Anthrax has appeared among
cattle in Furnas and Madison counties,
according TO State Veterinarian J. R.
Anderson. The herds, one of which
was afflicted with the disease last
year, have been quarantined. Ten cat
tie have died. The state veterinarian
said investigation had disclosed the
anthrax germs could live indefinitely
in the soil. Because OF this, he said,
it was practically impossible to know
when the disease was under control.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
U. P. Pays Big Judgment
For Death of Conductor

Sidney, Neb., June 23.-(Special
Ielegram,)-J. ]. Halligan of North
Platte was in the city today and
collected judgement in favor Of Mrs.
Phillips against the Union Pacific
Railroad company for $l9,522, return
ed for the death Of Mrs. Phillips hus.
band, who was conductor and killed
n wreck occurring in a blizzard
March l., 1918.
The railroad company fought the
case vigorously, taking it to the fed
seral supreme court, where Mrs. Phil
lips won.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Aircraft Program Is
Approved by President

Washington, June 23.-Unqualifed
approval of the great aircraft pro-
gram for which congress will be
asked to provide an initial appropra-
ton OF $600,000,000, is given by Presi-
dent Wilson in a letter to Secretary
Baker made public today by the War
denartment.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Government to Investigate
Lines That Il May Control

Washington, June 23.-Inquiry as
to production, prices and transporta-
ton of coal, steel, copper and other
basic materials over which department
supervision may be proposed during
the war, was decided upon today by
the Senate Interstate Commerce COM
mission. Coal will be the first Subject
taken up next Tuesday. =
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24

made for a free open Danabe route,
not subject to the control OF any for-
eign power Finally that Austria
Hungary must have better military
frontier against Italy, more fully pro-
tectipg Trieste and the TYrol.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-24
Thousands of Russian
Prisoners Die in Germanu

Washington, June 23.-Many hun
dred thousands of Russian prison.
ers in Germany already have died
and more are dying from famine
and tuberculosis, according to let
ter sent yesterday by Messrs. Boro-
dine and Sakhnovsky in the Russian
army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
ERNIE BURKE SENT
 ID BEAUMONT CLUB
Young First Stacker Earned to Make Room for New
 Gardener

Ernie Burke. the promising young first baseman who has been trying out with the Barons, was released yesterday to the Beaumont club in the Texas league. Burke's release followed the reporting of Outfielder Billy Southworth.
 Burke left last night for the Beaumont club He came to the Barons this spring from the Asheville club in the North Caro- lima league. This is only Burke's second year in professional baseball, and he has an excellent chance to become one of the games stars.
 He made favorable impression upon Moley, but had little chance to beat Doc Johnston out of the first base job He is sent to Beaumont on optional agree ment and will be back in Birmingham next season for another try-out Last year he hit 1925 and fielded ,9S9 at first base for Asheville.
 The departure of Burke leaves but two youngsters in camp who came to the Barons through the draft route, Bill Webb and Hoker Haworth, not considering Pat Duncan, the outfielder who broke his leg, are the lone recruits who are max ing good.
 Burke is a flashly little player and will eventually make a first-cass player. He played three years at Notre Dame 1 before beginning his professional career.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
ROMANS STITCHING
 DEFEATS SEWANEE
Annual "A" Day Is Great Success-Mike Finn
 Sees Game

University, April 1S.-(Special)-A to 1 victory over the Sewanee Tiger brought to an end day of athletic revelry this afternoon. Alabama's an nual "A" Day celebration was attend ed by hundreds. whole day being given over to the students.
 Featuring the morning was bat talion drill. by Companies. A, B and c of university students. Boxing and wrestling matches followed, the box ing championship being won by Ad drian Irving of Mobile, while Preach CT Mayor captured the university wrestling honors. Following the morn ing programme a barbecue dinner wos served on the university campus hy the "A" club.
 In the interclass track meet held early in the afternoon Jones captured first honors, winning a place in prac- tically every event he entered
 Tonight a dance in the university gymnasium brought the day to a close.
 Roman was in great form against the Tigers. allowing four widely scat tered hits and whiting nine men.
 In the fourth inning, with the bases full and none out, he famed three men in succession.
 Mike Finn watched his work iron, the grandstand.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19

Iss so arranged as not to interfere athletic training has been indorsed as a. very important factor in military ef- ficiency
 Newspapers have just pubnsned &C., counts of football games in France be- tween the units just back of the firing line, and Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood has given his hearty approval to athletic con- tests in the army. He recognizes the fact that athletic training not only Seeps ,ne soldier in the best possible physical con- dition, but that it helps the mental atti- tude.
 At Auburn where military training has been given for sometime, the authorities have decided to allow a greater number Of hours for military instruction and so each day the drills last from to 6 o'clock. This has naturally caused a shift in the hours for athletics and the athletic training which comes from 9 to 4 is rec ognized as essential. The sport comes just when the student should relax after full morning schedule of work, and it is recognized that they are better prepared to receive the military instruction which follows.
 Although neither the Naval academy nor West Point cancelled their games several colleges have deemed it wise to do so and the two southern colleges have taken such action. President Bragg called the meet ing or the conference in Atlanta for Fri day night to discuss the athletic situa- tion and to suggest that the conference take concerted action as to the stand to be made in regard to athletic contests of the immediate future.
 The telegrams received to date indi- cate that full membership will be In at- tendance and also that the conference will go on record as opposing the cancela- ton of athletic contests, at least for the present.
 President Bragg announced that the meeting of the conference would be open to s. l. A. A. colleges and telegraphed President Walker to notify all S. I. A. A. colleges that they would be welcomed and were urged to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19

son and with the count three balls and one strike Rube Marshall was sent Tn by Elberfeld to take charge of the mound duties. Rube served another ball to Eddie and he walked, forcing Webb across with the tying tally. Kid Caton struck out to end the session.
 Both teams went out in order in the tenth and in the eleventh the Looi1- outs got next to Black and drove in the winning tallies. Tim Bowden, the same gent who did the damage in the fourth session, tripled to deep center. Jake Pitler hit the first ball thrown to him to deep left field for home run. The remaining three Lookouts were retired in order.
 Webb singled in the eleventh with one down but he couldn't be pushed around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
International League

At Providence: Providence 5, Montreal 11 innings).
 At Richmond: Richmond 1, Rochester I Q1 innings).
 At Baltimore: Baltimore f. Toronto l. At Newark: Newark 8, Buffalo 0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
BROWNSVILLE AGGIES DOWN ST. BERNARD

Blountsville, April 1s.-(Special.)-The Blountsville Aggies defeated St. Bernard college here this afternoon by the score of 13 to 3. The Aggies hit the Saints pitchers hard and were easily the vic- tors. The game was the third played between the two institutes, the Aggies winning the entire lot. Score: R. H. D. St. Bernard .......................... 2
 Batteries: Nathan and Head, White, Perkins, Garrett and Myers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
MOBILE GULLS WIN
 FIRST GAME OF YEAR

Mobile, April 1s.-Mobile won its first game of the season today, defeating At lanta in an interesting contest, to ?. Pieh pitched fine ball for Mobile and was exceptionally effective in the pinches, while Fullenweider was hit opportunely. Tolvin featured at bat with two doubles and also in the field, starting two suc- cessful double plays. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
MONTE PRIEST GIVES
 PELS FIRST DEFEAT

New Orleans, April 18.-Dobard tripled with the bases full in the tenth inning,
 broke up a tie and gave Memphis the final game of the series with the Peli- cans here today, to 1. It was the first defeat of the season for the locals. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
GEORGIA AND TECH DO NOT WANT ID
 CANCEL ATHLETICS
Georgia Institutions Stands With Auburn Athletic Situation ,aused by War
By J. B. HOMELESS


 April 1S.-(Special.) )-Thomas sident of the Southern confer just received telegrams from cement of Georgia Tech and
 of Georgia, in answer to his
 meeting for the purpose of pon a policy to be pursued by m colleges, in which the posi- orgia and Tech was made clear. lrn they have taken the stand
 is no present demand or ex- the canceling of athletic con- military instruction interfered ltics there would be some ex- lnceling the contests, but where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
UMPIRES' WORK POOR

As on the previous day the players and fans were greatly dissatisfied with the work of Empires Morgan and Hart. Cy missed a decision on first which robbed the Barons of a run in the third inning when he called Coombs out on very close play. Johnston was on third and had crossed the plate.
 The Barons had many chances to score, but Knowlson frightened with the bases populated and escaped un- scathed. Nevertheless. it was a fine game, the best of the season at Rick wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19

summary. IWo-Dase hIls, WICK, Stans- bury. Three-base hit, Dobard. Stolen bases, Miller 2, Knaupp Sacrifice hits, Dobard, Cruthers 2. Baker. Edmondson. Double plays, Petty Knaupp to Miller 9 Struck out Priest 3, Petty 6. Base on balls, Priest 8, Petty ?. Balk, Petty Earned runs, Priest 1, Petty 5. Time, 1 :51 Empires, Moran and Kerin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
PUG CAVET PITCHES
 VOLS TO VICTORY

Little Rock, April 1S-Nashville players hit Baumgardner hard today, fielded faultlessly behind Cavet and had no diff ficulty in taking the final game of the series from Little Rock, to ?. Yardley of Little Rock hit the first ball pitched for a home-run, but thereafter the locals could do little with Cavet. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
Famous Art Collection Donated

Philadelphia, April 1S.-John c. John sons famous art collection. valued by him at more than $5,OO0,0o0 is given by his will to the city of Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19

Summary: Two-base hits Golvin (2'; Fullenweder. Sacrifice hits, Mcdowell, Luntee, Reilly, Moran, Mcdonald. Stolen bases Burke, Luntee. Double plays, Golvin to Reed to Golvn CD; -iridwell to Munch. Struck out by Pieh (Mayer); by Fullenweider i Uayden). Base on balls, off Pieh (BridwelD; off Fullen- weder Burke, DempseD Time, 2:l5. Empires, O'Toole andNChesnutt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
Games Toda,
By FRED EDDIE
lfter the Barons h.

After the bRrOnS na
 feeble rally in the ninth session
 and tied the count with the Chat
 tanoogn Lookouts in the final
 game of the series at RicHwoOd yesterday, Karl Black, who re-
 Heved Arthur Johnson, proved ab-
 soluteIy no puzzle to pair or
 EIberfelds clan and two tnllies
 were secured in the eleventh in-
 ming. Consequently the Barons
 to 1, the defeat giving the Look
 outs the series and second place
 in the league standing.
 Both teams struggled hard for the victory but the inability of the Bar ons to hit Tommy Knowlson, whom the Barons slaughtered Monday, with the bases occupied is the real cause of the defeat Only four hits were reg istered off the fancy Lookout twirler Two of these came in the third, one in the fourth and one in the eleventh Arthur Johnson pitched splendid ball for the Barons and should have held the Lookouts without a tally. He gave up six hits during the nine sessions he was on the hill, but kept them exceptionally well scattered. His pitch mig in the pinches was also good.
 COOMBS' ERROR COSTLY
 The Lookouts established a one-run lead in the fourth. which stood boss until the ninth. Tim Bowden, the out fielder the Lookouts will probably re- lease when Harper arrives from De- troit, according to Manager Elberfeld, slammed a clean single over short. Cecil Coombs ran in to field the ball, but let it go through his legs. The ball rolled to the left field fence and Bowden romped around the sacks.
 The Lookouts didn't threaten to score again while Sir Arthur was in charge of the flinging duties Occa- sionally a man would get on base, but he would retire the side without the platter being endangered.
 The rally which tied the game came in the ninth inning. Danny Clark walked Rube Ellis lifted long fly to center field after two unsuccess- ful attempts to sacrifice. Webb hit a grounder to short and Danny was forced at second Bill stole second, The play was exceedingly close and Chattanooga players protested to Um- pire Cy Morgan.
 TYING TALLY SCORED
 Red Smith was sent in to bat for Jansen and he was purposely passed. Haworth worked Knowlson for a free ticket also, filling the sacks. Eddie :. Mcdonald was sent into bat for John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
Colombian Treaty Dropped

Washington, April 1S.-The Colombian treaty to pay $250OO, 900 for the partition of Panama was today dropped in the negotiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19

Summary: Two-base hits, Hamilton, Bradley. Three-base hits, Wilson. Shak- elford, Wilson. Stolen base. Stacey With pitch, Crudington Bases on balls Crudington 1. Roman g. Struck out Crudington 1. Roman g. Umpire, Har- ris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
American Association

At Columbus: Columbus 3, Louisville g. At Minneapolis: Minneapolis ?, Kansas City 1.
 At Toledo: Toledo O. Indianapolis 2. At St. Paul: St. Paul 4, Milwaukee 15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
Barons Get Another Beating From Lookouts

The Lookouts departed last night for Little Rock with the Barons' scalp dang ling to their belt They won yesterdays s fracas and consequently copped the hon. ors of the series, winning two and los ing one to Moley's men.
 The game yesterday resembled the con- test Tuesday in- many respects. It was good game, as was the one of Tues day, while one Lookout tally was ad- mitted by a error on each day. The man committing the error was one who seldoms makes them and consequently he is not blamed too much, although the miscue was very costly.
 Cecil Coombs committed the fatal play yesterday which gave the Lookouts a one-run lead and incidentally the lead which forced the Barons to fight an up- hill battle. Tim Bowden, the former Uni versity of Georgia star and manager of Montgomery in the Sally league last sea- son, cracked a single to left. Cecil came in on the ball, evidently attempting to field it on the first bound.
 The ball took two swift bounds, how ever, and Cecil let it escape through his legs. The ball rolled almost to the bleach CTS and Tom cantered around the sacks. There was no play at the play.
 It was only a break of the game, how ever, and as on Tuesday, they all favored the visiting clan. The percentage of the Barons is still over the 800 mark and long as Moley can keep his contingent above that position he will have the support of the fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
North Carolina League

At Greensboro: Greensboro 12. Ashe- vile O.
 At Charlotte: Charlotte 8, Winston Salem 1.
 At Raleigh Raleigh g. Durham 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19

score Dy lIIllHSS. Chattanooga .............. 600 100 900 O2-3 Birmingham ............. GOO GOO OOl col
 SUMMARY Three-Base Hit-Bowden. Home Run-Pitler.
 Stolen Bases-Webb, Haworth, Hyatt. Double Play-Watt, Pitler to Sheehan. Sacrifice Hit-Graff.
 Base on Balls-Johnson 2, Knowlson $, Marshall 1.
 Left on Bases-Chattanooga 4, Birming- ham g.
 Hit by Pitched Balls-Knowlson QIa- worth and Jansen).
 Hits-Off Johnson with 1 run in g in nings; Black with 2 runs in : innings; Knowlson 3 with i run in 2-3 innings; Marshall 1 in 1-3 innings. Struck Out-Knowlson 3, Marshall l, Johnson 9
 Time of Game-2:25. Umpires-Hart and Morgan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-19
SOUTHERN LEAGUE s
Results Yesterd

Results Yesterd Chattanooga 8. Birmingha Mobile 4. Atlanta 2. Nashville s, Little Rock 2 Memphis 5, New Orleans
 Games Toda, Birmingham at Mobile. Chattanooga at Little ] Nashville at Memphis. Atlanta at New Orleans.