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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10

responded to a telegraphic request of the Associated Press to make state ment. VNsl
 Baron Akerhielm, charge d'affaires of the Swedish legation in the United States, who arrived here today from Washington, has requested the Asso- ciated Press to make public the fol- lowing statement:
 ''The statement made yesterday to representative of the press has not been quite correctly stated in the pa pers
 "The main point, as far as swe- den is concerned, has been entirely lost
 T especially wished to have point ed out that when I saw the Secre- tary of State Saturday was told that the telegrams that were forwarded by the Swedish minister resident at Bue- nos Aires for the German charge d'affaires were in German code. This is sufficient proof that the Swedish minister resident did not know ths contents"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Generous Response 10
 Tobacco Fund f0r Our
 Soldier Boys in France

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Lawrence Circuit Court

Courtland, September 9.-tSpecial) The Lawrence county circuit court, Judge Robert Brickell presiding, will take up the call of the criminal docket at Moulton tomorrow, which is light in point of numbers but heavy in mur- der cases, there being six set for the week. The first case to be called is that of Will Hale, charged with the killing of a man named Williams Hale has been tried twice and mistrial re . suited each time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Street Car Strike Situation Unchanged
 In Chattanooga

Chattanooga. September 9.-The street car strike situation remains un- changed, with the exception that a few cars were operated during the day on the Oak street line, the first one to leave the barns becoming tho target for missile which struck the motorman, inflicting slight injuries. A. mass meeting of laboring men to day a resolution was passed urging the city officials to deport the alleged strong armed" men brought here to break the strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Germans Believed Gathering in Mexico
 City For Conference

Mexico City. September 9.--A num- Der of German consuls have recently arrived in Mexico City, including Herr Schultz of Juarez and R. Everbusch of Tampico. Their visit, taken in con junction with the arrival of four Ger. man military men who had been for some months in Sonora and on the west coast. has led to the suggestion that a conference of Germans has been called here.
 No indications of the purposes oi such a conference. if one has been called, has become known in Mexican circles It is expected that the long delayed cabinet appointments will bc announced next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Presidents Yacht Calls Unexpectedly
 at Gloucester, Mass.

President and Mrs Wilson made an unexpected call at this port today on board the presidential yacht May flower. motored along the picturesque North Shore two hours with Col. and Mrs. T. M. House and tonight dined on board the yacht with Colonel and Mrs House as guests. Colonel House, who has a summer home at Coolidge Point, Magnolia assured all inquirers that the visit of the President was purely social
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
GERMANs BRIpGE RIVERS

Petrograd, September 9.-German en- gineers have bridged the lower Aa river in Livonia and the German forces are being concentrated on the north bank of the stream under cover of the cav airy, the war office announced today in it's report on the Riga operations. Rus sian cavalry is impeding the progress of the Germans along the Pskoy road.
 Unusual German activity at advanced railway stations of the enemy in the Jacobstadt and Dvinsk regions Is men toned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Men Rejected at Camp Mclean Will
 Have Another Chance

Fort Oglethorpe, September g. Orders were received at Camp Warden Mclean today that all candidates for the training camp recently rejected be readmitted at once and again examined. No ex- planation is made of the order, which was issued by the war de- partment, but the two hundred candidates rejected will be mo- tified to appear immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Practically All of
 Camp Pike Quota
 Have Registered

Little Rock. Ark. September g.. With the exception of few men from the more remote sections virtually the entire first 5 per cent of the Eighty seventh division of the national army had arrived at Camp Pike tonight About 2ooo men from Alabama, Louis lana and Mississippi had registered late today.
 Two more negroes from Mississippi arrived tonight and were placed in charge of Lambert Hayes. the first ne gro arrival who since Friday has been occupying in solitary grandeur a bar racks building intended for 150 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
ENTER GERMAN TRENCHES

London, September 9.-British troops holding the line east of Villeret. south east of Hargicourt. attacked early this morning and succeeded in entering Ger man trenches on front of several hundred yards. taking number of pris- oners, according to war office statement today. Enemy trenches also were suc- cessfully raided during the night in the neighborhood of Gavrelle and east of Vermelles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
ITALIAN REPORTS

Rome, September a.-Todays war office statement on military operations on the Austro-Italian front reads:
 Northeast of Gorizia (the Monte San Gabrielle region), the artillery battle is continuing without cessation.
 "On the remainder of the front there were the usual patrol actions and ar- tillery hre."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Baron Lowen Terms the
 News As Great and
 Disagreeable Surprise
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against neutral government 1 which it is charitable to regard as
 their dupe.
 s'The contents of the published tele- grams cannot but show neutral gov- ernments the amount of faith they may put in German promises and Ger man concessions. The accredited rep resentatives of the German empire at Buenos Aires while actually enjoy ing the hospitality of the Argentine republic Is seen advocating the delib- crate murder of Argentine subjects on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
COUNTER ATTACKS MADE

Paris, September 9.-Violent counter attacks were made last night by the Germans on the positions taken yester- day by French troops in the Verdun region. After hard struggle in which the French artillery played a telling part and in which the infantry surged forward again whenever temporarily driven back, the French positions were left Intact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, September 9.-weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday; gentle winds, mostly north and north east.
 Tennessee: Fair Monday; slightly cooler in east portion; Tuesday in- creasing cloudiness.
 Georgia: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday; gentle shifting winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10

Generous response to The Age-Her- ald tobacco fund for the soldier boys at the front and in the trenches con tinues and quite number of contribu- tions were received yesterday. The Age .Herald's campaign to provide the boys with tobacco is attracting much attention and contributions are coming in from every section of the state
 Every 25 cents contributed will send a Accent package of tobacco to one of our soldiers at the front in France and the name of the person sending the tobacco will be placed on a post card and included in the package.
 The fund last night stood as follows: Amount previously acknow-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
German Peace Terms to Be Made Public Soon,
 Says Dr. G. Michaelis
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ly regained all the positions. The Ger mans also made an attempt against the new French positions north of the Chaume wood but without success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Patriotic Meeting Is Fatal

Milwaukee September sOne Italian killed another probably fatally police officers slightly today attempt patriotic air meeting Italian section Italians literature said have been of an ncendiary nature, seized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
Local Da.a

For the 24 hours ending at p. m., September 8. 1917:
 Highest temperature ........... 90 Lowest ternperature ............. 73 Mean temperature .............. o1 Normal temperature ........... 16 Deficiency in temperature since
 Jan. l ....-.........-... l!4 Rainfall .0s Total rainfall since Jan. ......b2.2G Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1..15.4S Relative humidity, a. m. ...... S9
 2 D. m. 61
 7 D. m. 8S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
NO OFFICIALS IN CHARGE

At the present time there are no responsible officials at the German le- gation. Count Luxburg has been talk < ing vacation in the Andes foothills since the arrival of the American fleet at Buenos Aires and has so far not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10

For holding the wire" at the telephone a new attachment locks the arm holding the receiver, so that the latter may be returned to its place without making q disconnection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10
PERSONAL

Dr. Arthur K. Franklin has been commissioned first lieutenant dental section, officers reserve corps, and leaves this morning for Camp McClel- Ian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-10

the high seas in order that me sink ing of Argentine ships by German sub marines should leave no trace which would make their crime known in Ar gentina and so make an enemy of that country.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
REVOLUTION IN
 CUBA GESTURES
 ADMINISTRATION
Associated PreSs)

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb 13-Admnistration off Cias tonight express themselves much concerned the reported outbreak of revolution in Cuba The revoution nearly can be learned has yet assumed dangerous proportions but that 1t may do any moment Is evi- denced by the fact that headed by Jose Gomez former president of the Cuban republic and who has attained great prominence throughout the island
 Gomez reported to have taken the field against Presi dent Menoca with large body of revoutionists To bat the revoutionsts the president has issued decree calling all men between the ages of eighteen and to military service, according to the reports
 The revolt started three days ago It caused by the holding of elections in certain provinces where votes in the regular election declared illegal In the election the Menoca candidates all of whom formerly held office reelected the candidates elected at the regular election being eected from office of the so-caled irregrlarity of the
 It officially announced tonight here that the United States government will sell 10000 rifles and 5,OOOOOO rounds of ammunition to the Cuban government use against the revolutionsts.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
TREASURY DEFICIT
 IS PROVIDED FOR
{ Associated Press )

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. l3.-A treasury deficit of 34OO0OO at the end of the fiscal year of June O 1918 the forecast contained in the report of the finance tee of the senate made today The report made in connection with the recommending by the committee of the administrators bill which recently passed the house ot representatives The bill recommended passed the house. with the exception that 1t contained two amend ments One authorize bond issue of $195 25OOO0 instead of the hundred million authorized in the house b and the other authorize the treasury certificate ndeb edness be made S5OOOOOOO0 instead of S3OOOOOOOO stated in the house bill.
 The recommendations of the committee are based on revised treasury department estimates made since the bill passed the house. The will probably take up the matter for discussion Friday.
 The report of the senate committee contains the mendaton that the bond item of $2 838OOO regarding the government railroad in Alaska be retained Therefore, if the bill passes which is believed almost certain the Alaska railroad will be bonded until June 3O 19l8 the end of the fiscal year.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
Three Steamers Are
 Reported Torpedoed
Associated Press)

LONDON. Feb. 13.-Announce- ment was made officially from the offices of the British admir- alty tonight to the effect that three steamships were sunk to- day by German submarines They were the White Star liner Atric, 12,00O tons, the steamship Fore land. l.2no tons. and the Norwe- gian motorship West.
 Whether or not the crews of the Forcland and the West were rescued before the boats were sent to the bottom has not yet been ascertalned. It is definite ly stated. however. that seven teen members of the crew of the Afric. the largest boat which was sunk, are yet missing Nothing has been stated regarding the To- ca1ities where any of the boats were sunk.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
W. t. COCH|LL
 BUYS BUSINESS

By a deal put through yesterday. W. c. Coghill yesterday purchased the entire interest Of his partner, Paul Lescure, of the firm of Lescure & Coghill. of Nenana The consid- eration was not made public
 MT. Coghill is well known here, having been in the automobile stage business running out of Fairbanks for several years. Last fall he bought a half interest in Mir Les cures business at Nenana, and since that time has been at the new rail road town looking after that business. He will continue the business in the same establishment. and expects a better trade than ever this year. Mir Coghill leaves this morning for Ne nana
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
VON BERNSTORFF
 READY ID START
 HOhEWA TRIP
ikssuCiated Ptess)

NEW YORK. Feb 13.-Count Jo- ham Heinrich von Bernstorff. until ,lr 1lraAius uf diplomatic Ieiaiiuu, between the United States and Ger many the ambassador of Germany 70 this country, will leave port here today for Christiania on the Swedish line steamship Frederik Eighth. He will be accompanied by the mem bers of his immediate family, as Nrll as by all of his staff. including German consular and ambassadoria attaches in the United States.
 It Is not thought probable that any attempt on the life of yon Berns- torif or any of his staff will be made. but to prevent even the pos slbIlty of such an occurrence, the federal and municipal authorities are iAaking elaborate precautionary move ments Tn order that the safe depar- ture of the party may be assured. The route to the ship pier along which the party will have to travel after leaving the train from Wash !ngton will be closely guarded by the police. Secret service agents will be on the train itself and will closely guard the person of von Bernstorff.
 Arrangements have also been made for United States revenue boats to escort the Frederik Eighth out of the harbor It is also thought probable that torpedo boat destroy CT will escort the liner to the three mile limit in order that the German diplomatic family may see no harm within the jurisdiction of the United States.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
Mexicans Raid Into
 American l erritory
Associated Press)

FL PASO, Texas. Feb. H. Raids into American territory by Mexican bandits have again com menced. according 10 word re- ceived at army headquarters here. The bandits are believed to be part of the force of Villa. whose army is reported tn have occupied the zone lately vacated by the American troops under General PershinS.
 A band of armed Mexicans crossed the border today at Ha chita. New Mexico. on raiding expedition. They took prisoner three Mormons and a number Of Mexican ranch hands. in addition to a quantity of live stock. They then started on their return trip across the border with a troop of United States cavalry in pur- suit.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
MRS. CAMPBELL.
 BURIED SUNDAY

The funeral services of Mrs, A Campbell. of Chatanika. who died several days ago of heart failure, were held Sunday afternoon at Eagle hall, Rev. G. G. Bruce officiating Music was furnished by the choir of the Presbyterian church
 The services were largely attend ed by the Pioneers of Alaska. as a mark of sympathy for MT. Campbell who is a member of this organiza- tion. Numerous friends of the dead woman were in from the creeks to pay their last respects to their for mer neighbor Following the funeral ceremony the body was laid at rest in the Fairbanks cemetery.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
BRITISH ACTIVE
 IN MESOPOTAM|A

LONDON, Feb. 13.-Reports receiv- ed here from the Mesopotaman front are to the effect that the Brit Ish forces are continuing their drive against the Turks in that section. The Turkish stronghold at Kut ella mara is now completely surrounded. according to the report, and it is thought that it will be only a matter of time before it will have to capitu- late. Kut-el-a-mara was the city which was captured by the British from the Turks more than year ago, when General Townshend was forced to surrender his entire force
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
DENMARK NOW FEELS PINCH
 OF THE WAR
Associated Press.)

COPENHAGEN. Denmark, Feb. 13. Denmark. like many other neutral countries. is beginning to feel the pinch of the war Foodstuffs and fuel are becoming scarce and the gov ernment has been forced to take steps to conserve supplies.
 Rye bread. tho usual bread of the country. has since December of last year been mixed with ten per cent of barley. and 1t is believed that the percentage will soon be raised 10 20 per cent.
 Plans are under way to regulate the consumption and price of home grown sugar. by the isse of cards, each person being allowed one pound a week.
 Houses and flats are scarce, ow ing to the cessation of building made necessary by the increased price of materials For some time past the municipalities have been compelled to find shelter for many houseless families in school buildings and in temporary structures.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To The Circle Hydraulic Mining and
 Trading Co.,, and A s. Watrous.
 their creditors. heirs, executors. as-
 signs or other representatives or
 other persons interested therein:
 You and each of you are hereby notified that during the year 1915 expended three hundred dollars ($300) in labor and improvements on the Fortuna" Edna" and Win ner" association claims situated on Harrison creek, in the Circle mining and recording district. said labor con- stituting the annual assessment work for the year mentioned.
 You are further notified that If within ninety (90) days after the last publication of this notice you, as co-owners having an interest in the above named association mining claims, fail or refuse to pay the un- dersigned your proportion of the ex- penditures required to hold said claims as aforesaid for the year 1915. your interest in said mining claims for which you failed to pay your share will become the property of the undersigned, under the pro- visions of section 2324. Revised Sta tutes of the United States.
 ANNIE M. CAMPBELL.
 First publication Dec. 4. 1916
 Last publication March 5, 1917.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
HOUS PASSES
 THE NAVAL BILL

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb 13.- The administrators naval bill, car rying with it appropriations in the sum of S366,0000 600, was passed to- day by the house Of representatives, Prior 10 it's passage a number of amendments to it were passed, in creasing the appropriation consider ably. The chief reason was the pos sibility of war between the United States and Germany.
 The bill just passed was the larg. est in the history Of the country in the matter of appropriations. It's passage was opposed by eighteen Democrats, four Republicans and one Socialist.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
SENATOR GOES
 OUT TO COAST

o. F. Gaustad, territorial sena tor from the Fourth division, left on yesterday mornings stage for the coast. It is likely that he will go business to look after there before the next term of legislature con venes.
 The senator has some important legislation mapped out for this ses- sion, among which will be measures dealing with the school problem and also the territorial school of mines, for which appropriation is to be sought at the coming term.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
THREE MORMONS
 KILLED IN RAID
Associated Press,)

FL PASO. Texas. Feb. 1S.-Private advices received here tonight from the scene of the Mexican bandit raid today at Hachita. New Mexico, are to the effect that three Nor mons were killed by the raiders al what is known as the Horner ranch on the American side of the line. Three Americans and seven Mexican ranch hands were captured by the bandits. and fears are entertained that they have been killed
 Over 100 horses and mules and a large number of cattle were driven away by the raiders, according to the report Fifteen hundred dollars worth of supplies were also stolen.
 The military authorities here have announced that a detachment of cav airy has been dispatched from Ha- chita to report on the raid.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-02-19
CN|C CLUB ID ASK W|CkERSHAM
 ID AID SCHOOLS

Now that Alaska has been de Clared dry territory and there will be no more revenues accruing from the sale of liquor after the first day of January 1. 1918, the people are set ting about to devise ways and means of meeting the almost certain defi- Ciency in the city treasurtes which will result This was made manifest last night at the meeting of the Womans Civic Club of Fairbanks, which organization, most of the mem bers of which worked hard to make Fairbanks and Alaska dry territory. voted to send a telegram to Delegate WiCkeT5ham. asking that the dele gate introduce q bill in congress which, if passed, will give the legis- Iature of the territory of Alaska the right to provide for the keeping up of the school systems in incorporat- ed towns in Alaska
 The fact that the move was to be made was stated at the meeting of the city council last night. by a visiting committee from the Civic club. The committee suggested that the council aid the Civic club in the matter by joining in sending the telegram to the delegate. But the council had already taken up the matter and had passed a resolution memorialiZing the territorial legisla- ture and asking that the schools in incorporated towns be given terri torial assistance, and as conse- quence did not join in the wire to the delegate which Is to be sent by the women of the Civic club.
 The territorial legislature is al ready invested "lln power to take care of the finances ot the schools of the territory without the limits of incorporated towns. It is not, however. empowered to assist in the maintenance of the schools within the corporate limits of towns which have heretofore been maintained by the towns themselves from the reve- nues derived from liquor licenses. It is for this reason that more power for the territorial legislature, in that regard, is being asked
 The Civic club, it is understood. Is making the move of telegra phing the delegate, at the suggestion of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It is claimed that this or ganizaton, since Alaska was voted dry by it's people, is working hard to insure the safety, financially speaking of all of the institutions of Alaska, including the schools which were at all dependent on money derived from liquor.