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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
STEAMERS
 WERE VICTIMS OF
 ONE SUBMARINE

London, February 25-Reuter's Amster- dam correspondent says the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger, expresses deep regret over the sinking of the Dutch vessels by German submarines, but says the sinkings were due to the British admiralty having re- fused to permit the departure of the ves- sells in accordance with the concessions Germany had made
 The Amsterdam tHandelsblad however, explains that the German naval attache at The Hague only communicated the concessions to Dutch ship owners three hours previous to the expiratio of the time limit, when it was impossible to get instructions to England in time. There fore. this newspaper says, Great Britain is blameless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
Will Lift Blockade King of Greece (
 Satisfaction to {

Paris, February 25.-Definite annots
 ment was made here today that the bloc. ade of Greece will be lifted when King Constantine gives complete satisfaction to the demands of the entente allies.
 Washington, February 25.-The Greek legation here made public tonight ca- blegram from the Athens foreign office describing as false and misleading ac- counts appearing in the allied press of the landing of allied troops at Athens in December and the events and negotiations which preceded it. The message said it was untrue that any promise had been given Admiral Du Fournet, the allied commander, in regard to compensation for material yielded to the Bulgars; that the documents in the so-called cession of Fort Rupel were forged; that the Greek King did not refuse to guarantee that order would be kept in the streets. that the city was quiet when the allied forces landed with orders to take possession of commanding heights, and that the Greeks did not open fire first in the clash that followed. It also asserted that no shot was fired upon the legations and that or der was re-established after the arrest by the police of 200 individuals, since re- leased on demand of the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
FOUR ARE KILLED l. IN DOUBLE WRECK
 ON PENNSYLVANIA
Three Others Are Injured, Two Seriously When Ex- press Dashes Into De-
 railed Freight

Philadelphia. February 25.-Four persons were killed and three. in iured, two seriously, in double wreck on the Pennsylvania railroad near Bristol, Pa, today. All of the victims except J. R. King, an engineer, were attendants in charge of two cars of thoroughbred horses Seven horses were killed The wreckage caught fire and a score of freight and express cars was destroyed The tracks were blocked for two hours and passenger trains between Philadelphia and New York were detoured over other routes.
 Ten cars of freight train were de- rallied and strewn along the adjoining tracks. An approaching eastbound eN- press train crashed into the wreck age, demolishing number of the freight cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
MONTGOMERY MAYOR INVITES VETERANS TO HOLD REUNION THERE

Montgomery. February 2S. Mayor w. T. Robertson this even- ing wired Gen. George F. Harri- son. commander-in-chief United Confederate Veterans. the follow ing official invitation to transfer the Confederate reunion from Washington, n. C., to MOntgom- cry;
 sM0ntsOmery saw the birth of the young confederacy. Without assistance from any other conn munity, the city of Montgomery extends to the United Confederate Veterans an earnest invitation to hold their reunion here. so that the people may show the sratf- tude and affection in which the cradle of the Confectionery holds it's noble heroes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
FREDERIK VIII WILL SAIL TUESDAY NIGHT
 IT IS NOW THOUGHT
Officials at Halifax Complete Exami- nation of Vessel Carrying Count Bernstorff Home-Now
 Coaling

Halifax, N. S., February 25.-The work of replenishing the bunkers of the steam CT Frederik VIII, with former Ambassa- dor von Bernstorff and a large party of Germans from the United States on board, was begun today. Although the authorities declined to make any state ment as to when the steamer would be permitted to sail for Copenhagen, it was said in quarters usually well informed that the examination of passengers, car go and baggage had been completed. It was reported the vessel would leave next Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

Washington, February 25-Ancpating the passage by Congress of legislation to finance President Wilson's proposed investigation into the high cost of foodsuffs the federal trade commission is completing plans to launch the n quiry funds authorized An amendment to $4OO000 for the work attached to the undry civil bill last night the House. committee of the whole and the administration hopes to it included in the bill finally enacted
 There few developments today the food situation At the commission of the American Railway associa tion said that continued progress being made
 evng both freight congestion and shortage and at the interstate commission reports received from in vestgator telling of the further movement of freight from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

congested points.
 An official of the interstate com- merce commission said that there was reason to believe that the relief work was being continued effectively. The points of most serious congestion, it was said, already were beginning to show the results of the vigorous meas ures undertaken for relief.
 The department of justice continued it's investigation. A report that deal CTS in the District of Columbia are preparing to raise prices to still high CT levels, beginning tomorrow, is to receive immediate attention and prose cutions will speedily follow if this is done, and it can be shown due to a concerted movement.
 The nature of measures to be short ly announced by the department ot justice is still withheld. Attorney Gen eral Gregory said the steps were hardly 'of maximum importance" and probably would not be made public for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
A. [. 1. TRAIN 58
 DERA|LED AND 8
 PERSONS INJURED
Engine and Two Coaches Are Completely Turned Over at PrOnta-Cause
 Not Determined

Montgomery. February 25.-Atlantic Coast Line passenger train No. 5S, Montgomery to Jacksonville, with Chicago connection, was wrecked IT Pronto, Ala, 66 miles southeast of Montgomery, at 10 o'clock tonight. En- gineer Harry Waddill and Fireman Nathan Moore, negro. two postal clerks and four passengers were in jured. but not thought seriously
 The engine and two cars turned completely over and three. other cars were partly overturned. The roadbed was dama ged badly for 100 yards. The cause of the derailment has not been determined, according to Superintend- ent Bowdoin. A wrecker has been sent out from Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

When the republicans made peace with the desperate majority over the -four million dollar revenue and bond
 bill and agreed that appropriation
 measures might be considered by Unanimous consent tonight some of Ehe minority leaders confessed that kthe action would avoid necessity for Nan extra session. Among those who
 held this view was Senator Shoot, hcting minority leader. Senators
 Lodge and Borah and others would bot concede this, although they ad- Imitted that circumstances might de- Ivelop during the week which would lclear the situation materially.
 DEMOCRATS JUBILANT
 Administration leaders, notwithstanding
 the possibility of further obstructive 'tac- tics interfering with the great army and Anavy appropriation measures and the laundry civil appropriation bill, were Ju- |sbilant today over the breaking of the fili- |RYster and expressed conviction that all
 < erences yet to arise may be ironed out k the closing hours of the session. Whether President Wilson will go before fthis Congress to discuss the relations be- Atween the United States and Austria HHnngary democratic leaders in both khouses frankly state they do not know. N An indication of the feeling of some 1Rf the republicans following the heated Discussion yesterday of the complaints ot Hack of forceful action on the part of fthe govesanent to protect 4sfnericail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
French Must Eat Stale
 Bread and Buy Sugar
 On Government Cards

Paris, February 25.-Diners In Paris restaurants last night ate dainty bread fresh from the ovens-the last they will get in all probability for long time. To- day only stale whole meal bread was on sale. in accordance with the new Government regulations. BnIers were busy yesterday pre- pairing tOday's supply and in fu- ture night work in bakeries will be abOlished.
 Preparations for the distribution of sugar cards also were begun in earnest yesterdny when papers to be filled out and signed ny each Householder became available. Ev- cry house holder must sfgn and re- turn his declaration by Monday night or he will get no sugar In future. The new rexuIations be- come effective March II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
FIFTEEN MEN KILLED
 AND MANY INJURED IN B|G SNOW SLIDE

Boise, Idaho, February 25.-An avalanche swept down on the buildings of the North Stnr mine, IF miles northeast of Haiiey, Idaho, early today, demolishing the com pressOr house. warehouse and bunkhouse, smothering and crush ing the sleeping men in the snow and debris.
 The bodies of nine miners been recovered tonight. ss missing and probably dS 15 were injured. three
 The Federal Mining ering company. owne- mine, had a force of in recovering the Ity of finding ans alive was minin ger of precipita across the can crews wesf or work today.
 The injured Gimlet Station there were taken to train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

The Hague, February 25.-From Dutch sources Reuters learns that it was the submarine U-3 which attacked all seven Dutch steamers Thursday. Three were torpedoed outright, while German sail ors boarded the other four and placed bombs that were exploded. So far as is known, these four vessels did not sink, but their location has not been ascer- tained, except that of the Menado, which was lowed into harbor by a British trawler.
 The crews of the Dutch vessels rowed to the Scilly Isles, believing that all their ships had been sunk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

This declarations which caused a tcep impression in Sweden was elic- tted by the refusal of the second Chamber to vote for an appropriation bf 30, ,00O,0G kronen for military pur- boses. The first chamber passed the measure but when it reached the sec bnd chamber 1o4 votes were vast hgainst it and in favor of an appropri- btion of 10,000.0o0 kronen.
 Vigorous efforts were made by the Government to obtain the larger hmount, Premier Hammerskjold and khe ministers of war, finance and for kign affairs taking part in the debate. In sounding his warning the foreign minister said the opposition would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
GERMANY NOT TO 'r GIVE UP U-BOAT
 WAR CAMPAIGN
Brazil Is Told if Any of Her Ships Are Destroyed Berlin Government Would Desire to Settle S Question Through Diplomatic Channels,
 But No Other Assurance Is Given

Rio de anero February 25Brazi $ declaration to Ger many that she recognize the submarine blockade and leaves with Germany the responsibility for all acts from which Brazilian may suffer in violation of international lAv has ected from Germany statement that the blockade will be abandoned It is announced officially that the Ger
 office has declared to the Brazilian minister in Der M it regrets neutral interests should suffer of
 {oy measures Nevertheless Germany has reached the determination to maintain the submarine blockade, IaIandon which would involve national annihilaton.
 ysc the of Brazilian ships the German government eign office says, will suggest diplomatic negotiations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

Another raid was carried out by the British east of vierstraat, in Belgium. Here on front of 500 yards the Brit ish entered German trenches. inflicted heavy casualties on the occupants de- stroyed dugouts and other works and
 took 55 prisoners.
 The Germans near Ypres invaded
 British trenches under cover or heavy bombardment but later yweFe elected. Bombardments continue cn the remainder of the front held by the French.
 Isolated battles have taken place on the eastern front in the Carpathians. but neither of the belligerents has ob-
 tained any marked advantages. small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
MANY MEASURES M CONGRESS TO
 FAIL N PASSING
Important Special Legislation Cannot Possibly { Get Through in Short Time Left and President May Be Forced to Call Extraordinary Ses- W Republicans Also May Make An
 other Effort to Bring This About

Washington February 25.-Wh the republican flbuste1 the Senate against the legislation broken last night
 after of the most emptous sessions of recent the
 Sixty fourth Congress tomorrow will enter the last week Congestion.
 Republican leaders who had threatened to defeat the eme gency bill by datory tactics agreed to final vote the next Wednesday night when confronted wltf the democratic determination to hold the session continuous eson Danger of further efforts to force extra session has hot disappeared however of the minority insist that he President should be forced to call the Sixty fifth Congress to be haad for eventualites in the European crisis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

soon be compelled to admit that the situation was graver for Sweden than ever before.
 Stockholm newspapers say the dec laration of the foreign minister created the greatest excitement. The Politiker of Copenhagen says the government in the division in a joint session to be held in few days when both cham hers will take final vote on the proposal. Before that time a secret committee meeting will be held al which it is understood informa tiol will be imparted in reference to ths events toaswhioh the foreign minister alluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
BASEMENT OF CHURCH
 FOUND TO BE JOINT DISTRIBUTING DOPE"
Negro Janitor and Four Alleged Habitues Are Arrested by Nash vile Police--Drugs Found
 In a Locker

Nashville, February 25.-Three men and woman. alleged mar cotic fiends, and the negro jani- tor were arrested in the basement of one of the largest churches in the city here late today and arc held in jail. The police said they found narcotics in the tanitor's locker as well as hypodermic syringes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
GERMAN U-BOATS REPORT SINKING
 TWENTY-ONE SHIPS

Amsterdam February 25-(Via London. )-A Berlin dis submarines which have returned their base report that they have sunk Il steamships tive sailing vessels and eight trawlers
 Paris February 25The official report from the office announces as the British Dorothy of 3806 gross The British Dorothy built in 1903 and owned in Sunderland.
 London February 25Loyds reports the sinking of the British steamship Iser 2160 tons gross
 Loyds reports the British steamer Falcon sunk The Cen tra news identifies the the Falcon owned in Car diff gross and built in 196 It says the survv will be landed Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

enga gements also have been fought sn Rumania, but the situation there ro- Snains unchanged.
 In the Austro-Italian theatre the Austrians essayed infantry attacks at several points but everywhere wers repulsed, according to Rome. Artillery duels continue all along this front
 A belated British official commu- nication dealing with the fightinx along the Tisris river shows that in addition to having occupied Turkish trenches over front of nearly 200t yards in the Sannaiyat region lase week the British troops also were able to cross to the left bank of the Tigris in the Shumran bend, west of kut-El. Amara.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
This Opinion Is Still Held By Some-No Further Move Until SecrStary Re- turns Is Expectsd
INFORMATIfSsS AS TO YARROWD SEE SAILORS
 LACKINf FAT CAPITOL
Nothing Definite Can Be Learned of Their Release Or Transportation Home From Spanish Embassy

Washington, February %. Pending the return of Secre- tary Lansing from his three day stay at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va, the gen. erally accepted belief here is that no new move will be made by the government in the German crisis. In dip lomatic quarters the opinion is almost universal that the secretary is devoting what has been officially described as a short vacation to impor- tant work. Some think he is framing a document to be used by President Wilson in connection with an address to Congress; others that he
 is preparing for what is re-
 garded as the inevitable
 break with Austria-Hun-
 gary.
 | The President saw no callers today
 and left the White House only for an
 automobile ride with Mrs. Wilson
 There was no expression from the White House concerning the breaking
 of the republican filibuster in the Sen
 ate, and officials continued to profess l ignorance on the question of whether
 the President would go to the capitol
 during the coming week to ask addi-
 tional authority from Congress.
 NO NEWS OF PRISONERS l Additional information about the re | Yarrowdale still is lacking. It has been nearly two months since these | 72 seamen were taken into Germany 1 Their release was announced in pres: i dispatches several days ago, but sev- eral inquiries to the Spanish ambas sador at Berlin has failed to bring 1 out the announcement of it official l ly or details for their transportation home.
 | +el, I 1N,a fN6o ff | the state department said two Amer
 ican sailors, Edward Ellis and JohI Hadley were in the crew of the Brit ish sailing ship Centurion sunk Feb ruary 19 after being warned.
 l <They took to the boats and were
 rescued after 19 hours at sea. The shil 1 was warned and no lives were lost No great importance is attached t' l the incident
 1 HOLLAND TO ONLY PROTEST l Despite the belief here that the sev
 erance of diplomatic relations betweei l Germany and Holland has been brough
 a step nearer by recent wholesale de struction of Dutch shipping, it is con sidered virtually certain that for th' l present, at ltdSt, thS ->Clhci iaiiu 1 government will go no further thai 1 to make a vigorous protest, possibl, | warning the Berlin government ant 1 informing it that it will be held re
 sponsible for the monetary loss in volved Holland is represented as feel l ing that the recent losses, while be l ing tremendous. cannot compare witt
 the damag ge that would be wrough should relations be severed or hostil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
BRITISH FORCES CONTINUE THEIR
 ATTACK ON LINES
Small Bodies Advance Over Wide Front Along Ancre River, Indicating There Is to Be No Let-Up Until Great Offensive Starts in
 Spring Activity in Eastern Theatre

York; makes the following mary of the various Europe
  the Germans including of bodies they indicative
  in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26
ARRANGING PLAN
 TO INVESTIGATE
 FOOD SITUATION

Federal Trade Commission Is Going Ahead in An. ticipation of Congressional Appropriation to Finance Work-Car Shortage Conditions Arr Said to Be Somewhat Relieved Washing
 ton Produce Men May Be Indicted
 partment of Justice Continues Inquiry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-26

shipping interests against the German submarine blockade, came in the intro duction of a bill by Senator Fall of New Mexico which would authorize the Pres ident to use the armed forces of the ma tion to protect the commerce, property and lives of the citizens of the United States. g
 MAJORITY SURPRISED
 It took aG illustration senators by sur prise Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, voiced regret that any senator should have introduced it and insisted that it be referred to the committee Whether anything will come from the resolution is doubtful as ad- ministration leaders will do nothing with it until the President is heard from on the issle. There is certain to be fur ther di tussion, however, before the gavel signals the end of the Congress on March
 MANY BILLS TO FAIL
 That 1 iarly all pending general legisla- ton so h ng urged by the President must fail at t1is session now is practically conceded by every one. If the appropria- tion measures get through, that is all the most sanguine democrats expect. Sub- stitution of lump appropriation for the rivers and harbors bill is almost conceded. The public buildings bill is also admitted to be defeated. The flood control bill will be talked to death tomorrow in the five hours allotted to it's discussion. it is 1 thought
 1 Railroad legislation the corrupt prac- tices and conservation bills have practi-
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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-09-13
At the Hotels
Washington Crops Heavy,
Saws Visitor.

Crops In the state of Washington
this year promise to be larger than In
any season IN the history of the state.
according to J. +. Harrah, a prom
inent rancher from eastern Washing
ton. Mr.. Harrah, his wife and Mr.. and
Mrs. p. NJ. Henry of Seattle stopped
in Missoula yesterday. They are mo-
toring to New York city.
Mr.. Harrah. who holds big mining
and hotel interests. has 26O-acre
ranch at Harrah. Washington. II miles
south of North Yakima. His ranch
has become noted for the wlnesap
apples grown Oh IT.
washington will have bumper
crop in everything this year." said Mr..
Harrah. The corn and potato crop
In every section of eastern Washing
ton will be a record breaker as wealth.
er conditions have been just right 10
l,oducs the best results.
"Thc sugar beet crop this year has
surprised the most optimistic. The
sugar factory at North Yakima an
nounced early this spring that there
would have to be Il larger acreage OF
bccts 10 warrant running this year
but now II has announced that II docs
not expect to handle the entire crop
even by running both day and night.
Mr. Henry. who owns several large
business blocks in Seattle. said yes
terday the business in the coast city
had increased enormously owing tc
the big shipyard work. He declared
that they are turning out one shir
every few days.
The party left yesterday afternoon
for Yellowstone park by way Of tho
Bitter Root valley.
Hotel Arrivals.
Wedpesday's arrivals at the Shapar,
included II. 7. McCuloch Of Hamilton
Mrs. James Pattulo Of Hamilton. Mrs
Henry Broson Of Abortion: Mrs. J. $
Dillon Of Roman. Mr. and Mrs. II. S
Papce of Stevcnsville;' Mr.. and Mrs
o. p. Dishman and wife, Mrs. II. G.. d
Hall Of Dixon and Martin Robertson .
kalisrell.
l.. II. W. Grew and family are reg
istered at the Palace hotel.
Erwin and Pond Long Of Fcrndale
Washington. are guests at the Palace
| hotel for few days.
A touring party from Santa, Idaho
| arrived in Missoula yesterday am