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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
Concern About
 The New Russia

The New RWssia
 WHAr is Russia doing; what is it WV about to do; what is its collec- tive mind? These are the questions the world is now asking.
 The Romanoff dynasty has been swept away. That much, at any rate, is known. When the revolution a few weeks ago started in old Manchuria and frightened the horizon of pro- gressive democracy, the future for Russia looked roseate. No radical change in state policy was ever so easily brought about; no revolution was ever so peaceful; people were ready for it, but now that the masses and classes alike have had time to think it over and settle down, what are they going to do in the way of furthering the cause of freedom in the larger sense by prosecuting the war against Germany?
 Germany's sinister influence had been felt in Russia ever since the war began, but if the Rus sian people become thoroughly
 44 cit come forth in their might and re-es- tablish the prestige of their nation as one of the original entente allies.
 With the United States now en- listed in the war against Germany, autocracy victory for the allies is as- sured; but if Russia were only to re- main true and stand firm, triumph ant end to the bloody conflict would come all the sooner.
 If President Wilson sends a com- mission to Russia to assist in stabil- izing unsettled conditions, he would do we'll to appoint at the head of that commission Elihu Root, recognized in Europe as well as this country, as statesman and diplomat of excellent ability. In fact, for a mission of that kind, he is without superior and
 
 That Russia needs backing strong backing, moral and financial-there seems to be no doubt. It would not be long after an American commits sion reached that country and got to work before the erstwhile empire would be in the best of form again for the battle field.
 Owing to strict censorship, any thing like illuminative information has been slow in finding it's way be- yond the nations bounds, but the Church Times of London has been enterprising enough to obtain for the Rev. Father Nicholai Velimirovic, the widely known Servian monk and Bel grade university professor, special interview, setting forth his impress sions and opinions on the revolution s D,..c;o Tho e,,h-t,yoa of x.yho+ +b;c distinguished scholar and teacher of the Russo Greek church says was found in the London correspondence and last weeks number of the Living Church of Milwaukee, very popular exponent of the Anglican commun- ion. Professor velimirovic "does not anticipate that the transition to new order will be effected without diff culties of several kinds. But in spite of excesses in speech and action, he believes that the nation will soon set tie down." In taking hopeful view, Velimirovic says:
 "There are many strains of tradi- tion in it which make for moderation, and the moderates will hold their own. There are three men whom it is of immense advantage to have in the group of ministers and leaders of the nation at the present time. They are MT. Rodzianko, president of the Duma,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
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AMOS ENLIsTs

From the New York Herald.
 Having failed even to cause Congress to hesitate in it's project to declare war, MT Amos Pinchot has enlisted That is, trol. He donated headquarters. green outside and all white inside, to the League of Controllers. "One talk day and tea'' is the slogan of the anti-baby army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
THE WAR GRoOMs

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
 The Brooklyn Eagle, which sneers at 8 statement made sometime ago by MT. Bryan, that in case of the coun- try's need 100000 would spring to arms between sunrise and sunset" hasn't been reading the marriage li- cense bureau returns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

BEGINNING THE DAY--O God, who knOwest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dam gers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright; grant to us such strength and protection as may sup port us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.- Prayer Book.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
Food Crop Campaign

Fred Houser, secretary of the Atlanta convention bureau, who is a riot in the boosting game, a prince of good fellows, and one of the best convention secretaries In the United States; in fact, an in- corporated person, who goes around and gets things for Atlanta, was delighted with Birmingham throughout his visit here the past week, when he was good roadsing'' for few days.
 "You-have a great city, and your people are showing great spirit in the food preparedness campaign. I don't, think any city has anything on you when 1t comes to cooperation, if this food crop campaign that you have launched is to be the question to decide the issue upon. I enjoyed every moment of my stay in Birmingham; in fact, had a sure-enough good time," said MT. Houser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
L0mdom's s Great
 Gala Occasion

Gala Occasion
 | 1T ONDON, grim old London, as
 9 the New York World core spondent describes it, has been in mourning for the empires dead since early in the war and all pomp and gaiety have been put aside; but last Fridays celebration of Americas en- { try into the conflict against Germany was an exception to the rule. It was gala occasion. The services of Thanksgiving in St. Pauls cathedral will be long remembered for the great number of notable men present. The spacious edifice was crowded and for the first time in its history Stars and Stripes were displayed in the chancel and the "Star-Spangled Ban ner" was sung by the choir and con- gregation.
 Bishop Brent of the American Epis- copal church preached the sermon. The King and Queen and Lloyd George and his cabinet were present. Not since Europe was plunged into war nearly three years ago had London seen a pageant full of old-time color. Hun dreds of men high in official life wore their uniforms and the lord mayor and board of aldermen came in body full robed in red the first time they had appeared so arrayed since 1914.
 It is curious fact that the main portals of St. PauIs cathedral are never opened except to admit the sov- ereign, the lord mayor or the arch bishop of Canterbury, all other digni- taries entering ordinarily by one of the many side doors. King George wore the uniform of a field marshal, and was rewarded for his showy ap- pearance, but he looked plain after the lord mayor came in view.
 Those Americans present who were unacquainted with English custom, mistook the head of the city of Lon- don government for the King and the aldermen for the Kings courtiers.
 Not since the coronation had Eng land seen such a splendid turnout. And it was all because of America Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

MT. Gutchkoff, minister of war and marine and MT. Shingareff, minister of agriculture. They are patriots, men of moderation, constitutionalists and of them MT. Gutchkoff is promi- nent as representing by birth and by election to the Duma the spirit of old Russia as exemplified in Moscow.
 At present the revolutionary move ment is largely initiative, as shown in the adoption of the revolutionary color, red, for badges of the adherents of the movement. But as the move ment becomes known to the country at large it will take on a different complexion. And, while at present it is largely doctrinaire, it may here after assume a much more religious aspect. For the greater part of the Russian church is at heart demo- cratic"
 If the result of the recent revolt results in a stable republic, what a gain for humanity! But the thing for Russia to do in the present crisis is to brace itself and manifest it's old time valor. A man like Elihu Root would not be long on the ground be- fore he would set the Russians going in the right way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

For they say, If money go before, all ways dc lie open,
 Merry Wives of Windsor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

Washington bureau, 2O7 Hibbs Build ing.
 European bureau, Henrietta street. Convent Garden, London.
 Eastern business office, Rooms 4S to 50. inclusive, Tribune Building, Ne" York city; western business oIIlce' Tribune Building, Chicago. The B. C' Beckwith Special Agency. agents hos foreign advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
AIabama,s Big Stock Sale

Alabama's Big stock Sale
 "The two days sales held April and 3 at West Dallas Farms, Dunaway x Lambert, proprietors, Orrville, set a high record for public auction sales of live stock in the south," said Will Hollings- worth, who attended the sales
 ''The big, well-appointed sale barn on West Dallas Farms, which has a seating capacity of 1900, was we'll filled at each sale five states being represented by the buyers
 Hereford cattle were sold April 7. total of 47 head was sold for sums ag- gregating 11,665 an average of SPAS. The top price, s490, was paid by H. P. Ram dall, Marion Junction. for Homewood Fairfax.
 'Duroc-Jersey hogs were sold April 5. Seventy were sold for an aggregate of $7069, an average of $1OO.99. The highest price was paid for the great prize win ming sow, Malcolm Girl V, 107370, which was purchased for $500 by George War lick, Martin Station.
 Robert J. Evans, secretary of the American Duroc-Jersey Swine Breeders association, Chicago attended the sale, and, as always, received a hearty wei come from Duroc-Jersey breeders and his friends generally"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
HOTEL LOBBIEs
Willing to Help

"The movement to aid in the reduction Of the high cost of food commodities py the planting of individual truck gardens is a good one and step in the rigR direction" said Capt. J. D. Dickson. We should be in a position where we would not have to purchase but a small propor- ton of our foodstuffs from other states and the movement to plant gardens will be good beginning toward that end. In this connection I heard of little incl dent which occurred last week. It ap- pealed to me greatly as it Is my idea Of the patriotic course to pursue.
 ''The other day Superintendent Weak ley of the Boys Industrial school was giving the boys a talk on the Presidents message in regard to the planting Of foodstuffs. He urged the boys to be more diligent than ever in the work of pre- pairing and planting the school truck farm. He impressed on them that. in doing this they were performing a pa- triotic duty and helping the government in the present crisis. When he got through his talk one little fellow rose to his feet and said: MT. Weakley we will do our best in the garden, and If you need more room, you can take our playgrounds for potato patch. The su- perintendent thanked the boy for his gen erous offer, for 1t was generous in that he was willing to make a sacrifice of his pleasure for the movement. and said he would keep 1t in mind.
 There are many of us who could help to coriserve the foodstuffs if we would be as willing to give up our pleasures for the movement as was the little 10-year- old boy at the industrial school"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala. postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23
Raises Prestige of Country


 The United States entered this war from the very highest motives; those of preserving international freedom justice | and democracy against ruthless autoc- racy," said Henry Clews in his weekly 1 financial review. "At the same time we onstration of our position as a world power. Our decision to join the allies in the fight for political freedom-not for territory, trade or indemnity-and our prompt efforts to send men, money and materials to their assistance Is a step leading to tremendous consequences. It's probable influence upon our future can only be equalled by the American revo- lution and the civil war; and in many respects it will surpass both. Beyond question this great decision has raised us immensely in the respect of all nations and our prestige and power have been eorrespondingly elevated Henceforth we will occupy a position Of prominent leadership in the family of na- tions, so that our future for veal or for WOe VIII sldrSely uepeHu upon the SplfIL in which we cultivate and maintain those new relations.
 If they are exercised with ideas of jus tice, tolerance and fair dealing our peace ful advancement is secure f. on the other hand, we indulge narrow minded, ultra selfish ambitions or fall into in- tolerant and bombastic policies, our new departure will lead to disaster. We must, therefore, assiduously keep in mind that the future of democracy depends, not upon the state, but upon the individual who must first himself exemplify the spirit and the policies that he wishes his country to adopt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

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 THE AGE HERALD.
 Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

No communication will be published without its authors name. Rejected manuscript will not be returned unless stamps are enclosed for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-23

Alabama each year is sending hundreds, yes thousands of dollars out of the state for chickens and eggs. Let's try and keep this money at home.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-01-06
FOREIGN

Feb. L-Yussuf Izzeddin. crown prince Of
Turkey, committed suicide.
March 22-Oficial mandate announced
abandonment of Chinese monarchy and
resumption of republic, and rejection Of
emperorship by Yuan Shi Kai who re-
sumed presidency.
April 1S.-sir Roger Easement captured
and German ship sunk while landing arms
in Ireland for uprising.
April 24-Sinn Fen rebels seized parts
of Dublin and serious fighting followed.
April 3O.-Main body of Irish rebels sur
rendered.
May 2.-President Jiminez of Dominican
republic impeached
May 3-Pearse, Clark and MacDonagh,
leaders of Irish revolt, executed.
May 5.-Fighting broke out in Santo Do
mingo; American marines landed.
May l2-James Connolly and John Nc
Dermott, Irish rebels, executed.
June 6.-Yuan Ii Hung became presi-
dent Of China.
June 29-Casement convicted of treason
and sentenced to death.
July l-U. S. marines routed $50 Santo
Domingo rebels, killing q and losing one
Sept 2O-China appealed for aid for
million people driven out by great floods
Sept. 30.-Emperor Lidj Jeassu of Abys-
sinia deposed; Ouizero-Zeoditu proclaimed
empress Of Ethiopia.
Oct. 4.-Gen. Count Terauchi made pre-
mier OF Japan.
Oct. 21-Count Carl Stuergkh. Austrian
premier. assassinated by Vienna editor.
Oct. 2.-Two American officers killed by
Dominican rebels.
Nov. 22.-Karl Franz proclaimed emperor
Of Austria Hungary.
commander in Santo Domingo, proclaimed
a military government of that country.
Dec. 4.-Pope created ten new cardinals
Dec. H.-Denmark voted to sell Danish
West Indies to United States.
Edmund Schulthess elected president OF
Swiss confederation.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-01-06

June N.-General Funston called for at
least $1,000 troops for border service.
U. S. sharply refused to withdraw troops
from Mexico
June 21.-Detachment of American cav
airy. attacked by Carranza troops at Car
rizal, IL being killed. Mexican losses in
cluded Gen. Felix Gomez.
June 23-House granted use of state
militia as federal soldiers.
Secretary Baker ordered all militia to
border as quickly as possible.
June &.-President Wilson demanded
that Mexico release captured troopers.
June 26.-Administration rejected plan
I for mediation with Mexico.
Senate passed bill for drafting militia
into federal service
June 29.-Twenty-thr troopers taken at
Carri2al released by Mexico.
Pershing's column began retiring north
wards
July 6.-war department called out reg
ular army reserves to I'LL new regiments.
July l3.-President Wilson raised em-
barge on food for Mexico.
July 8.-U. s. accepted Carranza's plan
for joint commission
Aug. R-War department ordered 1900
more state troops to border.
Aug. G-Secretary Lane. Judge George
Gray and DR.. j. II. Mott named as MeXi-
can settlement commission
Aug. 30-President ordered 1000 troops
back from Mexican border
sept. 6.-AmeriCan and Mexican commits
sioners began sessions at New London,
Conn.
Nov. A-American- Mexican commission
signed protocol for withdrawal of Ameri-
can troops and patrol of border.
nov. 2S.-Nila captured Chihuahua City.
Dec. 2-Villa driven from Chihuahua
City by Carranza forces.
Dec. 6-Parral recaptured by Carranza
forces.
Dec. 12.-Carranza troop train blown UP
by Nillistas; 200 killed or injured.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-01-06

May L--Eouse rejected bill piedgi
withdrawal from Philippines within lie
May i5.-senate rejected nomination
g. Rublee OF N, II. as member fedeI
trade commission.
May T-Senate passed army bill
House passed $1,000, 900 flood control bill.
purchase bill
House passed army bill
May 29.-Senate passed rivers and har-
bors bill
June 1.-Lous d. Brandeis confirmed az
associate Justice OF Supreme court
June 2-House passed naval appropria-
June 7-Republican and Progressive ma.
tional conventions opened In Chicago
June 10.-Charles Evans Hughes nomi-
ventlon.
June 1O.-Theodore Roosevelt nominated
by Progressives.
June 14.-Democratic convention opened
at St Louis.
mated by Democrats.
June 26. Roosevelt declined Progressive
nomination and Progressive national COM
mite indorsed candidacy of Hughes
June H.-Senate passed sundry civil good
rSosaadnso ads and and pension bills, carrying total Of
June 27.-w. r. Wilcox made chairman
OF Republican national committee.
June S.-House voted S2IOO0.000 for i'm
mediate use of army. and passed good
JULY, lO.-House passed emergency rev.
enue bill
July 12...senate passed agricultural bill,
July 13-Judge J. H. Clarke Of Ohio
nominated for associate justice U. S. Su-
preme court
July Congressman Hay OF Virginia
claims.
July 1S.-Abram Elkus nominated as am.
bassador to Turkey.
July 10. 9.-Prohibition national convention
opened in st. Paul. MINI.
July H.-senate passed navy bill pro-
vidtng for l51 vessels.
Prohibitionists nominated ]. Frank Han
ly for president and Ira ID. Landrith for
vice president.
July Senate passed army bill car
Aug. S.-Child labor bill passed by sem
Aug. l5.-House passed big navy bill.
Aug. l6-Senate passed bill promising in
dependence to Philippines when Flipinos
are fit for self-government
bill. " '''O' ""''" 'e''e' army
Senate passed shipping purchase bill.
Aug. 19-Federal workmens compensa-
tion act passed by senate.
Aug. 25.-House accepted senate amend
ments to army bill.
Sept 5.-Senate passed emergency rev.
eenue bill with reprisal provisions against
British blacklist.
Sept 7.-Senate ratified treaty for pur-
chase of Danish West Indies
Sept S-Congress adjourned.
sept. R-Republicans won in Maine
eleC ton.
Nov. 7.-Wilson and Marshall reelected
president and vice president Of u. S.
Nov, l0.-Count Tarnowsky named Aus
trian ambassador to U. S.
Dec 4.-Congress began short session.
DR. Henry Van Dyke, American ambas-
sador to the Netherlands; T. A Thomp-
son, minister to Colombia. and w. n.
Hornibrook. minister to Siam. resigned
Dec. 5.-President Wilson read his mes
sage to congress.
Dec, .14-senate passed immigration bill
with literaCy test clause.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-01-06
DISASTERS

Jan. S..Explosion on oil tanker Aztec
at New York killed ten.
Jan 5:-Steamer Kanawha sank in Ohio
Jan. .9.-Du Pont powder mills at Car
ney's Point, n. j.. blown up; six killed.
Jan l5.-U. S. submarine E-2 blown UP
at New York navy yard; four killed. Is
Jan l6-Fire did SO. 900 damage in
Bergen Norway, and sl,5Oo,OCo damage in
Jan. 17.-Fire destroyed most Of Writ.
,-JJsGn,., 2l-Fire at Molde. Norway. did
10000 damage
Jan 22.-Great Northern train wrecked
by avalanche near Corea Wash; six
Jan 2S-Otay valley dam near San
Diego Cal. broke; 50 dead.
Feb. 2.-Japanese liner Daijln sunk in
collision; 16O lives lost.
Feb. 3.-Canadian parliament building at
Ottawa destroyed by fire: seven lives lost
Feb. 16-Three British steamships, many
lighters & and a pier burned at Brooklyn;
Feb. l6,,-Holland suffered from great
Feb. 2l.-,Ten killed in wreck on New
Haven road.
Feb. 29.-Fifteen men killed by explo-
sion in mine at Kempton w. Va.
March 5.-Spanish steamer Principe de
;Asturias hit rock and sank off Brazil 800
March 22.-Fifteen million dollar fire at
gusta. Ga.
March 29.-Twenty-six killed and many
Injured in collision on New York Central
lines near Cleveland.
April 17.-sx killed. 40 injured in wreck
on New Haven road at Bradford. r. I.
April lg,Tornadoes in Kansas and Mis-
April 22.-More than 1000 lost in collision
between Chinese cruiser and transport
May Ssteamer Kirby sank in Lake Su-
May 15.-Explosion in Du Pont powder
plant at Gibbstown. y. j., killed 13
June 2.-Thirteen killed in train wreck at
June 4-Waterfront fire at San Francis
CO did $4,000 damage
June 5.-Tornadoes killed 81 in Arkansas
and 49 in other middle Western states
June l3-Four killed in two-million dol
lar fire at Baltimore.
July 4-Eleven killed. 376 hurt in Fourth
of July celebrations
July H-U. S. navy collier Hector sunk
In storm off Charleston. S. c.
July 20.-Hundreds of fishermen lost in
monsoon off Ceylon coast
July 22-Slx killed and 10 hurt by bomb
during San Francisco preparedness pa
July a,-,Twenty-two men killed by gas
Aug. 9.-Cloudburst in West Virginia re-
suited in nearly 100 deaths
Aug. l2;-Trolley wreck at Johnstown,
Aug. 29.-U. S. armored cruiser Mem
phis, wrecked in Santo Domingo harbor; Il
dead.
Sept. 12-Central span of great bridge
killed.
Sept. ls.-Great dam near Hannwald.
Bohemia, burst; 300 dead.
Oct 26.-Nineteen killed In burning of
hospital at Farnham. Quebec
Nov. 3.-Steamers Connemara and Re-
triever sunk by collision in Irish sea: 80
lost
Nov. Fifty lives lost when Boston L
car plunged off bridge
Nov. 21.-Explosion at Bakaritza. Rus
sia. killed 341.
Dec. l.-Sixty-six persons killed In
train collision In Austria
Dec. e.-Thousand killed by explosion In
Russian ammunition factory.
Dec. 1l.-Million dollar fire destroyed
Quaker Oats plant at Peterboro. ont.
Dec, 13.-Canadian torpedo boat Grilse
foundered As lost.