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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
THREE HUNDRED
KILLED IN JAPAN
BY SEVERE QUAKE
In Capital of Form0sa Over
a Thousand Houses Are
Said to Have Been
Destroyed

Toxic, January s.-Three hundred per-
sons have been killed and many injured
in disastrous earthquake in central For
mosa, according to special dispatches
from Taihoku, the capital of Formosa. 1t
is estimated that 1905 houses have been
destroyed.
The city of Nanto has been damaged
extensively by fire.
The island of Formosa lies between the
Philippine Islands and Japan, and is
owned by Japan. The city of Nanto is sit
uated in the central part of the island.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
VILLA is DEFEATED
WITH GREAT LOSSES

Chihuahua City, January 5.-Villa
was defeated at Jiminez yesterday by
Gen. Francisco Murguia with a loss
of 1900 rebel dead wounded and cap
tured. The rebel leader. Martin Lopez,
and another Villa general were among
the slain, according to an official re-
port tonight from the Carranza COM
mander. Villa was said to be fleeing
toward Ell Vale
General Murguia stated that his
command pushed back Villas troops
five miles after coming in contact.
Machine guns are credited with play
ing an important part in the often
sive in which both cavalry and in
fantry were heavily engaged Villa, ac-
cording to the report, personally led
repeated cavalry attacks against Muir
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
West Virginia Suffragists Quiet

Wheeling, ". Va, January 5.-It be-
came lSrowr today that the executive
board of West Virginia Suffrage asso-
citation decided last night at the final
session OF two days meeting not to ask
the legislature which will meet next
week to submit the question of an equal
suffrage amendment to the voters The
board row ever, will maintain it's organi-
cation and the annual meeting of the
association will be held in the early sum-
mer. The suffrage amendment was re-
jected at the polls In the November cleo
ton by more than 100000 votes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
Tennessee Legislature
Will Attend Banquet to
Cummins, Just Pard0ned

Nashville, January 5.-A formal in
vitation was extended both houses of
the legislature today to attend ban
quet to be given here Monday nigat
by friends of William j. Cummins,
former official of the Carnegie Trust
company, recently pardoned by Gov
ernor whitman of New York. The sem
ate accepted the invitation unanimous
ly. In the house. Moore Of Davidson,
raised the. question if such action was
not "fiaunting something in the face
OF New York The house, however. ac-
cepted the invitation. Cummins was
very popular in Nashville before re-
MOVING to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
Shortage Forces Bank to Close

Americus. Ga, January 5.-The DeSoto
Banking company closed it's doors today
after q meeting of the directors wheE
Vice President w. J. Smith stated that
he had discovered shortage of s17, 00o
A joint warrant was issued here today
charging b. L, Carter. cashier of the
bank, with ENLIGHTENMENT, and Fred B.
Arthur with being an accessory. Ar
thur denied having anything to do with
the shortage. He gave $4,000 bond Car
ter has not yet been arrested. Vice Pres
ident Smith said he believed the depos-
itorS would be paid in full
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
Workmen's Compensation
Commission Is n alRet.

Washington. January 5.-President
Wilson today nominated the members
of the workmens compensation com
mission to administer the federal en-
ployes' liability law:
DR.. Riley Mcmillan Little of Swarth-
more, Pa, republican, for term of
six years.
Mrs. Frances c. Axtell of Belling-
ham, Wash, progressive, for term
of four years.
John j. Keegan of Indianapolis, a
democrat, for term of two years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
Arred0ndo Still Claims
Situation Not Critical

San Antonio, Tex, January 5.-Fliseo
Arredondo who was summoned from
his post as Mexican ambassador desig-
nate at Washington for conference
with First Chief Carranza, passed
through here today en- route to Quere-
taro. Mr.. Arredondo asserted his belief
that the relations between the United
States and Mexico are not critical, or
even grave at the present time. He ex7
pressed his belief that the Washington
government knows that the latest re-
crudesrence ofVilla activity is designed
solely Ito retard withdrawal OF the ex-
peditionhry force
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
THIRTY PERSONS
KILLED IN WRECK
ON MEXICAN LINE
Stock Train, Deserted BY
Panic Stricken Crew, Runs
Into Passenger, Which
Was Taking Coal

Laredo. Texas, January 5.-Thirty
persons were killed and 275 were in
jrred in train wreck near San Juan
del Rio Mexico, New Years morning.
according to Mexican newspapers
reaching the border today. north
bound stock train crashed into pas
senger train en- route from Queretaro
to Mexico City bearing many prom
inent Mexicans on their way to the
capital to celebrate the holiday The
passenger train was standing still,
coaling and taking water.
The stock train crew had time to
stop but leaped and fled when they
saw the passenger train on the track,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
REPLY OF ALLIES
TO WILSON'S NOTE
EXPECTED MONDAY
French and English Pre-
miers Go to Rome for Con-
ference With Italian
Leaders

London. January 5--The British gov
eminent still is awaiting advices from
the French government concerning the
publication of the entente reply to
President Wilson's peace note, the AS
ISOLATED Press learned at the foreign
office today. 1t now is believed the
reply will not be made public before
Monday
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Chief Commercial Center of
Nation Now in Hands of
Invading Enemy
DOBRUDJA ENTIRELY
CLEARED OF FORCES
DEFENDING COUNTRY
Fierce Fighting Is Reported on Rus
sian Lines in Riga-Dvinsk Dis
trict--Austrian Attacks in
Trentino Are Repulsed

New York. january 5.--The Assoc
ciated Press sums up the war news
as received in official dispatches as
follows;
The Rumanian province of Dobrudja
now is i'm the hands of the central
powers. whose armies continue to ad-
vance through Great waIIachia into
MoIdavIa.
BraiIa, an important commercial
city in Great waIlachia, and on the
west bank of the Danube below Ga
Iatz, has been captured by German
and Bulgarian troops. Several villages
on the outskirts of Braila also have
been occupied and Field Marshall Won
MacIensen's troops have taken 1900
prisoners in their latest success.
GALITZ STILL HOLDS OUT
Virtually all of the River Danube
now is in the hands of the Teutonic
forces, who control all of the eastern
bank and all but q few miles of the
western bank. Galitz. - miles north
of Braila, is the only important Ru-
manian town on the Danube yet in Ru-
manian hands. The clearing of the
Dobrudja by the combined Bulgarian.
Turkish and German forces. it is re-
ported semi officially from Berlin.
leaves a larger part of those forces
ready for other employment and closes
to Russia the Dobrudja pathway to
Ccnstantinople.
IN MOLDAvIAN AREA
Advancing through the mountains
in western Moldavia. Austro- German
and have captured several hundred
prisoners Between Rimnik Sarat and
Fokshani Won MaclSensen's men com
tinue to progress and have occupied
the towns Of STohozia. and Rotesti. The
Russians and Rumanians. Petrograd
announces, repulsed attacks at some
points on the Moldavian front and near
Toposchik and Norucha the Austro-
Germans gained ground.
ISLAND is CAPTURED
Austro-G German troops have taken an
island in the Dvina river. north of
Dvinsk, from the Russians. Attacks
by the Russians. Berlin states, In at
tempts to regain the island, were re-
pulsed with heavy losses. Elsewhere
on the eastern front there have been
patrol engagements
WESTERN FRONT
Small raids and isolated attacks
have taken place at various points on
the western front Near Loos. Berlin
announces. the Germans carried out
a raid successfully. London states the
raiders were driven out after heavy
fighting. A German attack against
small French post near Hill 304, east
of the Mouse in the Verdun region,
was repulsed. Elsewhere there has
been artillery activity and trench
bombardments. Both Paris and London
report considerable aerial activity on
the front in France.
Premiers Lloyd George of Great
Britain and BRAND OF France have ar
rived in Rome for conference with
the Italian ministry on the general
situation. They were accompanied by
other members of the British and
French war councils. AZ representative
of the Russian general staff also is
expected to take part in the consulta-
tions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
Sudden Turn Is Taken When
Democrats Decide to
Accept Compromise
JONES RESOLUTION
GOES THROUGH WHEN
PROGRESSIVES JOIN
Sensation of Day Was Senator Lewis
Speech in Which He Said if War
Continued This Country
Would Be Drawn In

Washington, January 5.Ap-
|proval Of President Wilson's
request for a statement OF
peace terms from the European
belllgerents was voted tonight
by the Senate at the conclusion
Of three days Of stirring debate.
Action came with dramatic
suddenness when democratic
leaders decided to accept a
form Of resolution that would
not commit the Senate to in
.dorsement of the whole of the
President S note, and 10 repub-
hcansIf the progressive group
joined the majority in making
the vote rs to IL.
Senator MARITIME of New Jersey was
the only democrat to vote in the neg
ative
Discussion of the subject had
reached climax during the day with
a sensational declaration by Senator
Lewis, chief spokesman for the dem
ocrats, replying to republican criticism
of the Presidents course. Without re-
ferring directly to the submarine con-
troversy, the senator said the United
States could not keep out of the war
IL iscentihusd. sad hat -sineriea wnnli7
not again accept misconception Of
orders or zeal of an officer as an ex-
cuse for an injury to a citizen or prop
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
Alabamians Registered
at Washington Hotels

Washington, January Especial. ALA
bamians registered today:
At the Willard: Mr. and Mrs. w. D.
Harrigan. Fulton; John T. Cochran, Mo
bile
Driscoll: William r. Farley, Pratt City.
Capitol Park: Charles N. Dean, Peli
City.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06

Washington January 5-Sensatona of sleak" to
Wall street in advance of President Wilson'S peace note were
related to the House committee today by Representative
Wood Of Indiana support of his resolution for inquiry
He refaced his testimony statement that he had moth
ING but hearsay evidence offer and vany protested against
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
SECRETARY TUMULTYS
NAME BROUGHT INTO
'LEAK" INVESTIGATION

Sensational Developments Quickly Follow Begin
ming of Hearing on Charges That Information
on Presidents Peace Note Was Given Out to
Wall Street Traders in Advance Letter
From One "A. Curtis" to Congressman
Wood Claims Brother of Mr.. Wilson's
Wife PrOfited By knowledge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06

Montgomery, January s. Especially
spite the fact that Judge Henry D. Clay
ton had been informed that he would not
have to hold court in the south Alabama
division, no appointment has been made
as the successor aJudge H. I. Toul-
min, deceased, a &@M Judge Clayton is
scheduled to operu46e term for Mobile
division Monday. Eo Information has
been received du3k the past few days
quested.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06

The Thyra was reported on Deem
Der 80 to have arrived at Corunna,
spain, with a German prize crew of
hve men and seven members of the
crew of torpedoed British steamship,
as well as her own crew on board 1t
was stated that the Germans announced
they were going to torpedo the Thyra.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
Find Ship
Adrift Safe and Sound

Vigo, Spain, January 5.--(Via PARISH
The Norwegian steamer Thyra, of S742
tons gross, has been found adrift by
fishermen. Bombs were placed on board,
but failed to explode and the vessel
was abandoned.
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Names and rumored details OF
the alleged leak came thick
and fast when Mr.. Wood began
his story. He mentioned Joseph
P. Tumulty, secretary to Presl-
dent Wilson; r. w. Boiling,
brother-in-law of the President;
Bernard Baruch of New York and
other brokerage houses, crediting
most of his information to a let
ter received from "a. Curtis Of
New York. This letter, produced
later, was written on plain paper,
without the writer's address, and
up to a late hour tonight Ken
meth Romney, deputy sergeant
alarms of the House, in New
York searching for A. Curtis, had
been unable to find any trace of
him.
TUMULTY WANTS APOLOGY
Statements were issued after the
committee meeting by Mr.. Tumulty
and Boiling fatty denying the reports
regarding them and Mr.. Tumulty de-
manded that Representative Wood
publicly apologize for mentioning his
name Mr. Wood followed with state
ment pointing out that he had de-
sired to testify in private, but that
those whose names were the subject
of rumor should court the fullest in
vestigation.
Tomorrow the committee probably
will hear Representative Gardner who
declared on the floor of the House re-
Gently that he knew there was
Leak Monday Thomas w Lawson Of
Boston is to appear and if he can
pe reached Bernard fsaruch Will be
subpoenaed
LANSING TO TESTIFY
1t is understood that Secretary
Lsnsing and Mr. Tumulty will be asked
to testify before the committee de-
oides upon it's report to the House on
whether the Wood resolution, provid
ing for an investigation by> special
committee, should pass.
The committee adopted a resolution
asking the New York stock exchange
and local brokers to preserve their
records of transactions from December
10 to date. Whether any of these rec
ords shall be sought as evidence will
be decided later.
WOODS TESTIMONY
In his testimony before the rules
committee Representative Wood said
most Of the statements he made were
based on information in a. letter to
him from A. Curtis, Wall street
broker.
II am informed" Wood testified,
that Barney Baruch had the in
formation about the Lansing note to
the European belligerents two or three
days before 1t was sent and that on
two or three occasions at about that
time he was in consultation with Mr..
Tumulty at the Biltmore hotel in New
York"
Wood qualified his statement with a
(Continued on P.xe Eight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-01-06
RECEIVED
FROM "A. CURTIS"
STATING NAMES

Washington, January 5.-The Curtis let
ter to Representative Wood follows:
December 26, 1916.
Hon William r. Wood, House of Rep
resentatives, Washington, D. G.
Dear Sir: The democratic majority Of
the House will not, presume, permit the
adoption of your resolution of inquiry, but
1t Is a highly meritorious measure, none
the less, and if | can do SO I want to
help you.
BARUCH MENTIONED
Bernard M. Baruch, of this city, un-
questionably had the news of Secretary
Lansings note as early as Saturday, De-
cember 9. The note was dated December
II and not dispatched until December Il"
(The official copies of the note are
dated December IS. They were placed
in the hands of news associations at 6
p. m. on the afternoon of December 20
and were released for publication in morn
ing papers of December 81 Officials an
nounced that the note had been trans
mitted to Europe on the cables in the
early morning hours OF December 49,
How Baruch got it I am not pre-
pared to say, but a gentleman of my ac-
quaintance makes the positive statement
that he saw Mr.. Tumulty and Mr.. Ba-
ruch breakfastng together at the Bilt-
more hotel in this city on two or three
occas ions, coincident with the penning
of the note. and its secret dispatch he
continued
SMASHED MARKET
At this junction that Baruch smashed
the market heavily and in all directions,
admits of no doubt and can be easily
demonstrated In this way:
AT the offices, Ill Broadway, he has
system of private telephone lines to va
rious brokerage houses. Before he has
an opportunity to remove these wires you
must obtain a list of them If he is COM
PEELED to supply you with a list, would
check it by obtaining an identical list
from the New York Telephone company
and the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany, these being the two companies that
supply the wires. Having obtained this
list, you can obtain from all the brolS-
erage houses connected thereby tram
script of all orders executed rs ac-
count within the period in quest This
investigation should cover not only his
personal accounts, but any secret ac-
counts carried by numbers or any ficti-
tious names, all of which, as the broker s
books will show, are controlled by him
or guaranteed by him.
SHOULD BEE BOOKS
If the brokers refuse this information
Congress has the power to compel it, The
stock exchange also has the power to
force its members to produce their books
and accounts and, as the rules of the
stock exchange are sufficiently broad and
elastic TO cover every departure from
ethical business methods on the part of
its members, an appeal to the governors
of that institution will no doubt elicit
the desired information. Many reputable
members of the exchange are anxious to
assist you in running to earth this most
unsavory scandal.
There is a great deal more in this mat
ter than you imagine. and If you can once
get your machinery in motion, | am in
position to say that you will be supplied
with all the necessary information Very
truly yours. A. CURTIS"
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CHIEF DIRECTION

The chief objection urged against
the original resolution offered by Sem
ator Hitchcock was that it would in
dorse the Presidents offer to Join in
movement to guarantee world peace
and his declaration of the interest of
the United States in small nations.
Progressive republicans Joined Senator
Lodge and others in this contention.
The resolution adopted was proposed
by Senator Jones. republican, of Wash
ington, and was accepted by Senator
Hitchcock as a substitute for his own.
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JONES RESOLUTION

JONES RESOLUTION
THAT the Senate approves and
strongly Endorses the request by the
President in the diplomatic notes of
December 16 to nations now engaged
in war that those nations state the
terms upon which peace might be dis
cussed." .
The compromise ended debate when
ii appeared certain that action would
be deferred till tomorrow and soon
after Senator Borah had begun Wig
orous speech against the resolution
There had been startling assertions
from both sides of the chamber dur
ing the day, though none attracted
Lewis in closing the argument for the
Hitchcock resolution.
SENSATIONAL STATEMENT
Let me say on my own authority
said Senator Lewis. that I agree with
the sentiment expressed from any
quarter. the Secretary of State or any
one else (referring to Secretary Lans-
ing's first explanation of the Presi-
dents note to the powers). that this
war cannot continue without America
being involved in the conflict
do you feel that the people of this
nation are in such temper they will
ever again allow commanders OF ships
Or any officer of diplomacy to visit
upon this country an injury to a cit
izen or property and escape on excuse
of misconception of orders or zeal OF
an officer?
IF these conditions again be re-
peated America will not again accept
that form of apology and will resent
and punish to the full extent OF her
power No amount of logic or pacifica
ton would prevail
Il say continuance of the war means
war with the United States and in
this ! have never a doubt of the com
prehension of the United States and
faith in the sagacious foresight OF the
officials of the administration in the
effort looking to bring about peace
with Europe that we might maintain
peace in America"
BORAH'S CONTENTION
Senator Borah, attacking the Hitch.
cock resolution. said that in his judx-
ment the United States by approving
the Presidents note would bind Itself
lin the future with European nations to
protect the integrity and security OF
smaller European nations and that Ii
this meant anything at all it meant that
I the army and navy of this nation must
ibe at the disposal of any world CON-
Ibination the wars end might see, I'd
lgive this protection
The Hitchcock resolution read as fol.
lows:
That the Senate approves and
<Conttnued o. Page seveny
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sion of the committee.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-04-25

Henry B. ockbridge is at home from
New York for the summer.
Elmer Rideout, U. OF NJ, was week.
end guest OF Miss Dorothy McGown.
The Eagles defeated the Juniors in
game of baseball last Saturday afternoon;
score 10-1.
The woman's relief corps will meet at
q. A. R. hall Tomorrow afternoon for
special business.
There will be dime social and cooked
food sale at the Congregational chapel
Thursday evening.
Capt. E. s. Means is able to be out
several weeks with severe attack OF heart
trouble.
North Ellsworth contributes one pa
triotic son to Uncle Sans navy, Bryan,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs.H. F. Maddocks, hav-
ing enlisted.
Rev. B. Fl. johnson has purchased of
Capt. E. 8. Means his stable on Franklin
street and is now having it moved to his
home on Pine street.
Irene chapter, o. E. s., will have dime
socisble at Masonic hall Friday evening,
for members and their families. Refresh
ments will be served.
The subject OF Rev. ]. W. Tickle's SER
mon at the Unitarian church next Sunday
morning will be, "Being Indignant"
There will be no meeting Of the Unitarian
club next Monday evening.
Mrs. George H. Grant, who has spent
the winter with her daughter in Albany,
N. Y, arrived yesterday for short visit
with her sister, Mrs. w. A. Alexander,
before opening her cottage at Hancock
Point for the summer.
Word has been received Of the death at
Boston, on April II, OF John M. Hill, oldest
son Of the late Elias and Nancy Brimmer
Hill Of Ellsworth, at the age of eighty
years. He was Q brother of Herman E.
Hill of Kennebunk, formerly Of Ellis
worth.
The woman's club met Tuesday after
| noon at the parlors of the Unitarian
church. Mrs. E. K. Hopkins read a paper,
written by Miss Carrie Baker, entitled
..And the War Shall Set Them Free"
Mr.. Tickle gave review OF "Mr. Brintling
Sees it Through"
In anticipation OF compulsory military
service, or the selective draft, the assess
ors Of Ellsworth, by direction of the gov
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-04-25
WEST El.i.s"ORrH.

There was no grange meeting April q,
the weather being stormy.
A. K. Giles and son Everard. who have
been in Bangor two mont hs, are home.
Sherman Cunningham, who has en-
ployment in Old Town. is visiting his
parents, George Cunnin ham and wife.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1917-04-25
WEATHER IN ELLswoRrH.

For Week Ending At Midnight Tuesday.
April -, 1917.
From observations taken at the power
station Of the Bar Harbor Union River
Power Co., in Ellsworth. Precipitation is
given In inches for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight
Weather Precip-
Temperature conditions citation