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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04
Harden Points Remedy

Germany fortunate to possess in Maximillian
Harden journalist whose penetrating gaze can cut
through prejudice and deception and discern the TRUTH
and who enough to publish it in terms OF
brutal frankness For Germany truth;
only the truth her. who dare tell the truth
PATRIOTS and the time will when Lieb
knecht Harden will receive the recognition that is
their just due
Harden is not duped by the official German explana-
ton that the United to protect
it's the Allies. He knows that fighting
refutes the other theory by showing
that continued neutrality have pro-
ftable course But instead that we chose load
ourselves with terrific burden of deft merely for the
of ideal
What ileal for United States
fighting? This question which Harden arouses in
his readers minds. He does not directly this
question in the cabled version of his article which
have at hand. Perhaps it censored. Perhaps he
knew that too frank would the sup
preston of his paper But he does contrive bold in
timaton which, while it may deceive the censors will
leave but few of his readers blind to his meaning.
Put the German house in such order" urges Har-
den that tomorrow it will be habitabIe eye
to the world The United States won't fight a Ger
man empire which is guided by fresh heading
for the goal indicated by President Wilson, This is plain
enough Harden has democracy in mind he means that
the old order must that Germany governed
by responsible popular government, by clique of
mtarsts and capitalists
1t very plain and surprisingly bold That such
plea is permitted to indicates dawn
German democracy may be further advanced than we
think Revolt is rife within Germany, people
seething with unrest the morale of the army is begin
ming to break the conagion of democracy in
minds, and some spark, such that daringly flung
abroad by Harden sooner or later will set the whole
empire afame
This will be the best solution. Prussan autocracy
must before there peace with Germany before
Germany can take its place in the
ons; but autocracy cannot be uprooted by the sword
nor democracy superinduced by upon German
peope-at least democracy that has any permanence
Democracy must from within and it is plant of
SLOW growth But patriots like Lebknecht and Harden
are hasten1ng the day for truth be spoken
it can be recognized. Democrats the world over owe
these men debt of gratitude their statement
the real issue.-Pioneer Press
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

aed and riddles the single argument with facts and
figures, follows
"In Grant county, land alone, without structures
in the unpaed rural part of the county, constitutes
70 cent; structures and improvements, per cent
perty.
"In the plated part villages of Grant county,
land alone without structures constitutes 6 cent
structures and improvements 40 per personal
property A cent of all taxable property Hence if
the Non Partisans single should succeed in
abOshng taxes improvements the farmers, who last
paid So cents county taxes each 10000 of
sessed property would have of so cents
each $4,000 of his property assessed, while
the tax in the plated part of the county who
pays SO cents in county taxes $4,000 of the
sessed value of his property would under the Part
san single tax proposition, be required to only
IL cents each $4,000 of his property as as
sessed. rather tough looking proposition is it not
brother farmer?"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

When a merchant builds a adds a
new department. makes any other material improve
men to his business he let's the local paper about
it, and the local editor pleased to record the fact be
it is evidence of the growth of the city. But
when a farmer puts onto his standard breed
of beef dairy cattle, standard strain of hogs,
sheep of horses he nothing about it to the editor
and result too little is said in the local paper about
such improvements. Now the fact is that the bringing
in of bred stock of kind and another is i'm
mensely important in raising the productive power of
the building of structure. In Farmers Forum
attempting to give events of this kind in
and surrounding counties their proper mention and
hope that farmer friends will keep informed of
of these important improvements which may come
business.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

Fred B. Snyder of Minneapolis, is suggested by the
Mortified News for United States senator in the event
that Senator Nelson should a candidate for
election Mr. Snyder is public spirited citizen of
cepOna ability The Tribune will support
him any other candidate that city until the old
town takes brace ITSELF and supports its better ct
for public office with degree of unanimity.
When Minneapolis demonstrates it's ability elect a
congressman who will not misrepresent the state it
begin to talk about e1ecting senator but not till then.
Again, Senator Nelson should stay in the long
he will and when his is elected he should
be from the country, but that is another story.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

Selective CONSUMPTION has become law, hav-
thru both houses of congress by practically
unanimous vote. Full details of the law avail
able at this writing, but it appears that all liable
to service will be listed about threequarters of mil
lion drawn by lot and called for examination Exemp-
tions kind and another will probably reduce the
number to the required half million who will into
training. AS result of the law CONSUMPTION
will be looked upon differently in this country
than it has been in the past The expects
every to serve, but reserves right
judge just where each mans service the accept
able whether in the field, the factory the armed
forces. There will apparently be volunteering
military service when the present regular branches of
military service are full
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

This office has been flooded with letters a half
dozen committees of kind and another urging the
farmers to raise foods While farmer watches
the rain soak his fields, it be rather ag
grevating to him to read the appeal of committee
urging him to do what cannot be done. The farmer
certainly has discOuragng conditions meet and he
cannot stop the rain any than committee can
bring the sunshine However, when all said if food
is to be raised it must be raised the FARMS cannot
be raised the the mountain tops The
world is hungry and is appealing to the food
and it is the farmer who must solve the problem of
meeting the dscouraging conditions now prevailing If
the farmer can solution of the problems which
he has to meet and that calls for more money
or men than he can command he should lose no time
in making his wants know The farmer is too modest
not realize the vitality important part that he
plays in the defense of the nation today.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

these days of world food shortage it is time to
put the lid on the American plan hote-nOt but the
hotel is right enough except that it's generosity in the
matter Of food abused by many the guests.
of guests indulging the wasteul
CANT habit of ordering everything sight then eating
too much and messing up the remainder the average
American plan hotel just double the of
food actually needed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

Stevens county feels proud Of the than
two score men who have volunteered for service
for Uncle Sam either in the These young
responded to the call of the nation Just the
young men did in 76 and 81, and it was just such
that founded the nation in the first place, and
later it in it's hour of division The thoughts
the home people will with the boys to whatever
duty they may be called prayer that
they may in due time be returned safe and sound.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

Every warning country in the world has had to en-
tirely stop greatly limit the of the grains
the manufacture of intoxicating liquors. this
try with its responsibilities itself world
producing conserving all the possible
action along the line. the indications
that it will be done.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

L. O. Foss, farmer of Grant county and formerly
state senator from this district, in communication
to the Grant County Herald his fellow farmers
to "sleep over it, before joining the Non Partisan
League One of the Leagues propositions is the
tax land, and the exempting of improvements
In editorial several weeks The Tribune stated
that this proposition good as it sounded and
should be thoro1y Investigated. Foss has investig
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

There two kinds of dsloyal citizens-One kind
just plain dsloya and the other kind talks about
others being disloyaI when they not The first kind
very scarce there altogether too of the
other kind. An appropriate punishment would be to
make them travel verify every silly story
that they
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

The Shrners to have held big gathering at
Minneapolis summer 100000 visitors
pected but account of the the plan for the big
meeting have been abandoned considerable part Of
money which would have been spent in entertaining
the visitors will diverted American
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

The action of the Minnesota Public Safety Com
mission in cleaning lot OF saloons and pool halls
from the Gateway district of Minneapolis indicates
striking manner the power which the Commission has
and the manner in which it intends to it. These
saloons headquarters for the l. w. W, and other
dsordery elements and their closing will help solve the
policing of the city.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-05-04

1t international ceremonial of most impress
Importance the other day when the visiting British
French missions paid tribute the tomb of Wash
ingtOn 1t symbozed the unity of the three nations
pledged to the safeguarding of democracy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
POSTPONE HEARING
 IN HARRINGTON CASE
Will Come Up For Hearing Next Thursday in the Supreme
 Court


 Montgomery, April 5.-(Special) Because other cases took precedence, the case of Dr. F. E. Harrington vs. Van Hayes, involving the right of pr. Harrington to hold the position of health officer of Jefferson county, was postponed until next Thursday by the supreme court. It had been set for consideration today and attorneys for Dr. Harrington and MT. Hayes were in the city. Judge Samuel D. Weakley and Borden Burr of Birmingham rep resent Dr. Harrington and the state board of health while MT. Hayes Is represented by Francis Latady of Bir- mingham
 In the lower court decision oust- ing pr. Harrington was rendered on the ground that the law recognized the position as an office and that only a qualified elector of the state could hold it. Dr. Harrington is not quali- fled elector and was sent to this state by the surgeon general of the navy at the request of the state health de- partment under the law which permits the consolidation of health work in the counties and cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
South Must Increase Its
 Food Crops or Starve Is
 Opinion of Carl VrOOman

Atlanta, April 5.-Carl Vrooman, assist ant secretary of agriculture, addressing the Southeastern States Food Crop con- ference here today, declared that unless the south increased it's food crops in the event of war the south, like Ger many, faces starvaAon.''
 This condition will not arise because the United States will not have food enough to supply this section." asserted MT Vrooman, but such a condition threatens because of shortage of freight cars and the possibility of other sections being unable to ship foodstuffs here.'
 He called attention to the fact that the south had been importing from $6O0, 1000. 600 to $70000O.O00 worth of foodstuffs annually from other sections. and said the south would go hungry without this aid"
 The assistant secretary, who cama south to open the governments campaign for increased food crops. spoke to mem bers of the Atlanta and Georgia Chamber of Commerce and delegates to the South ern Cattlemen's convention in session here. He asserted food crops must be increased because the United States first would be called upon to supply the allies with food and financial assistance.
 "I do not believe the United States will send troops to Europe at least. for the first year unless a small contingent of 10000 or 10000 is dispatched for the moral effect 1t would have"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06

who, driving from Persia, have cap tured the Mesopotamian frontier towns of Khanikan and Kasrichirin and joined hands with the advance forces of the British coming up from Bag dad. The Turks, however, are making stand against the Russians in this region to prevent them from crossing the Diala river northwest of Khanl- kan.
 On the eastern front, according to Petrograd, the Russians have reached the right bank of the Middle Stokhold river. on the left bank of which the Germans defeated them in a sanguin- ary encounter Wednesday. Petrograd admits that of two regiments of the Fifth Russian rifle division only } small number of the men were able to cross the river. Heavy fighting has taken place between the Austro- Germans and Russians in northern Ga- licia. In six attacks the Russian lines were twice invaded but the Russians in counter attacks dislodged the Aus tro Germans and recaptured the post , tions, according to Petrograd.
 On the other fronts, no action O. great moment have taken place.
 The Belgian steamer Thevier, with a cargo of Belgian supplies, has been torpedoed without warning off the coast of Holland. The crew was saved, although eight of the men were wounded by the fire of the submarine as they were leaving the steamer in the small boats. Another Belgian relief vessel, the Norwegian steamer Fein- stein. has been sunk in the North sea on the way to Rotterdam. It Is be- lieved the Feinstein struck a mine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
NEWS IF ENSLEY

2a Insley baseball team of the Ten rakssn Coal, Iron and Railroad com. eague will play the Barons q ofHrtgea game at Redwood park at nc Monday afternoon. A large oei tlla from Ensley and supporters | s al team will be on hand to spsfueSk tae contest.
 3fa Al ley team is under the man ss tn oa Dixie" Walker, former $ ssG sthe Washington Senators. t& sNpAefed that Walker will pitch
 g;sar For Ensley.
 Ss9ii aS negro, reported to police squ4t1'tef8 Hast night the theft of fAFe Nise ows, which were stolen fs afa ms arl.
 e gDNef services over the re- m ~ Hrs . M Johnson, who died Tp sao, 1g at the family resi- def 2 iD fatsky were held from Crl ste 9al at 10 o'clock yes tera D30rnng. with interment in Cru tery. The deceased is sur, several children and a mum f neiatiNes in this vicinity.
 
 Seve M c&ss gAre made yesterday and las li8AE ,X the Ensley pollce departif .fit of Nt1Arges on exceeding the srass ul No other important arrest maA made N terday by the local authOrif fS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
MAY JOIN AMERICA NV WAR,
 STA TE OFFICIALS

The belief is also expressed that if Cuba should declare that state of war exists between the island republic
 and Germany, President Menocal will recommend to Congress the passage of a law making service in. the national militia obligatory on all Cuban citi- zens of military age who are physically fit. From these men the ranks of the regular army and navy would be filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06

The Paris war office admits that the Germans occupied portions of the French first line trenches but says the attack failed completely over the greater part of the front; that the French troops reoccupied almost im- mediately the captured positions and that counter attacks for the recapture of the elements still held by the Ger mans are in progress.
 BERLIN'S CLAIMS
 A Berlin official communication re- ceived by way says the Germans in- flicted a sanguinary reverse on Gen era1 Nievelles' troops in this region and that 800 men were made prisoner
 On the battle front in the region of St. Quentin, there have been only ar tillery duels between the French and German forfes. On their part of the line the British have captured the viii lages of -Boulogne and Ronssoy, ,, northeast of Peronne. Here the Ger mans suffered heavy casualties by be- ing caught in their own wire entan- elements and rakeda by the fire of tho British machine guns. Additional gains for the British east and northeast of Metz En- -Coutoure also are chronicled by the British war office.
 RUSSIAN VICTORY
 Probably the most momentous opera tion has been that of the Russians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06

Havana, April 5.-The belief is ex- pressed here by high government offi- ,ials that Cuba will follow the lead of he United States government if the smerican Congress passes the resolu-
 on declaring that a state of war eN- ges between the United States and
 rmany. In this event Cuba will at soee place her army and naval forces sf Ghe disposition of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
Basis of Scheme Is To In- crease the Present Regular Army and Gudrdsmen Before SelectiDe Con-
 scription Is Un-
 dertdken

Washington April 5-How the government plans to raise war army of 100000 within year and of 100000 within two years disclosed upon the passage of the resolution by the House.
 President for submission Congress provides for the mme
 ate filling the regular army and National Guard to war strength of more than 100000 by draft unless enough voun enlist quickly and for bringing into the service by late summer of the first of the force of young be- tween the ages 9 years be called the coors by selectve conscription
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
Hanged In Effiqy

Washington, April 5.--An effigy painted yellow and labelled "Stone-LaFollette" was strung up to light post in the downtown business section a few blocks from the White House tonight by a crowd of men and boys. Policemen watched the proceeding and after it was over cut down the figure and carried it to headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
BERLIN CLAIMING
 BIG VICTOR YER
 THE EFRENCHFORCE
Paris Admits Teutons Occupied Positions in First Line Trenches, But Says Attacks Were Abso- lute Failure Advance in MesO- potamia and Come in Contact With
 English-Two Towns Taken

New York April 5-The Associated Press the news from all the war fronts follows:
 The Germans and French have met in sanguinary ment northwest of Rheims, where the Germans with picked forces attacked front of about mile and half between Sapgneu and the Goda farm The exact result of the battle
 becouded by conflicting statements from the Berlin and off
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
Cardinal Gibbons Talks

Baltimore. April 5.-"In the present citizen to do his duty and to uphold the hands of the President and the legisla- tive department in the solemn oblga- tions that confront us,'' said Cardinal Gibbons tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 5.-Weather forecast for Alabama Mississippi Fair Friday and Saturday, rising temperature.
 Georgia Fair Friday; colder in east portion; Saturday fair with rising tenn perature.
 Tennessee: Fair Friday and probably Saturday, rising temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
GENERAL STAFF OF ARMY OUTLINES PLAN OF RAISING
 TWO MILLION MEN WITHIN THE NEXT TWO YEARS VOLUNTEERS ARE TO BE GIVEN CHANCE TO ENLLS1
Storm Warning Issued
 Along Atlantic Coast

Washington. April 5.-Storm warn ings were ordered displayed by the weather bureau today from Eastport, Me, to Jacksonville, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06

defense act would be invoked to wipe out any distinction between federal and state forces. Here also volunteers would be received and resorted to only when neces- sary
 WOULD PROVIDE 614,000
 These two steps would provide total force of 614,0oo men and 22,OOO officers, to be supplemented by a recruit organiza- ton for each unit making an additional 100000 men under training, but to be held in reserve to fill gaps in the active army as they occurred.
 For five months these expanded forces will be subjected to training of charac- ter hitherto unknown in this country Simultaneously the registration of all men between the ages. of 19 and 25 will be carried out with federal, state and mu- nicipal authorities cooperating.
 Tn August or early in September, the first 500,000 of this new army, composed exclusively of young men summoned to the colors under the principle of uni versal military service, with those sup porting dependents or needed by the na- tion in civil life exempted would be assembled for training. From the regu- lars and National Guard regiments would be drawn 100000 specially selected of ficers and noncommissioned officers who would organize, train and command the units of the new army.
 SECOND 5OO,O00 ARMY A year from now, a second increment of 50O,0OO youths would be called out, another 100000 officers and noncommis- stoned officers, would be drawn from the regulars, the National Guard forces or from the first section of the new army, to officer and train the second section.
 By that time the machinery that had been built up would provide enough train ed officers and nQncomnissioned officers to train a million or more men at & time if that were necessary. The war de- partment bill, however, proposes to au- thorize now only the first two classes of the new army, making a total of more than 100000 trained troops who would be available possibly within a year and half, or in two years a, moss.
 The sum of nearly $3.000, 100000 asked by Congress to carry out this programme deals only with the first year of prepara- tion Behind it stands the need of an equal sum for reserve supplies of ann munition, cannon and other war materials if the army is to be employed in actual war.
 Included in the present estimates are the cost of cantonments to house the troops. Presumably the previous plans of the general staff for 16 military dis tricts will be carried out. This would provide for 16 complete and fully equipped army divisions, and while it is not pro- posed to create any additional tactical units, of the National Guard, steps vii be taken to fill in the gaps in the present guard structure with cavalry. artillery engineers or other special troops, com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-06
JUDICIAL MILL IS GRINDING STEADILY IN RUSSELL COUNTY Many Defendants In Liquor Cases Are Given Fines
 From S250 to S75O

Girard, April Especial )-Many of the cases made of more than usual in terest by their connection with the liquor raids made here last summer are being disposed of at Scale this week. In most of the liquor cases pleas of guilty have been entered and fines ranging from $25O to s750 and costs have been imposed. Several Of the liquor cases were dismissed and the defendants set free. The cases against Earle Morgan and I. A. Weaver, former mayor and city clerk, respectively. of Girard, charging that the officials were accepting bribes to allow liquor to be sold, were post poned again for the second time by the state.
 F. N. Quick, formerly living on the Humber plantation and a prosperous farmer, was found guilty of receiving stolen goods and given a sentence Of two years at hard labor. The case against l. I. Moses for forgery in co1- nection with the handling of pensio I warrants and that charging William CogbilI with violating the prohibition n law will be heard today. These indict- ments were found by the grand jury that closed its session Friday of last week.
 The annual district Sunday school convention of the first district of Rus sell county, will be held with Ladonia r4t. @y