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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

William of Hohenzollern had better begin to practice "The Star Spanged Banner" for he will have to sing it. land that right smartly too" Louis vile CourierJournal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

Couldn't these heroic souls who wire the Presi dent for permission to join the army save lot of time by calling at the recruiting station?- (Macon Telegraph.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

When 1t came her turn to vote, Representative Jeanette Rankin of Montana had a real good cry and probably feels at home now in Congress.-(In, dianapolis Star.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

Wonder if Vardaman had heard the stories of Germany intriguing for negro uprising when he vot ed against the declaration of war? (Washingtcn Times.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
Our Daily Snecja

Names Is Names. Rhoda Buck lives in Auro, Ind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

You'll Never Get Any Medals for Meddling.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
That So!

Owners of pawn shops must be strong for damp weather because when it rains most folks have to either put up their umbrellas or soak" their clothes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
4 SaSsY Pair

Mike Sas and Walter Sasser live in Zanesville, Ohio
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
Oh {!

Of course the women folks must ex- oect to meet with defeat now and then when they get into politics and run for office. But what we started to say was that Etta Crow lives in Marietta, Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luk> McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
You Know Hlm.

You Know Him. What sort of a fellow is Smith?" asekd Brown.
 "Oh, he's one of these fellows who spends half their time trying to save time and the other half trying to kill it." replied Jones.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
Gosh

We had the hardest storm Friday that ever has been here. It blew down trees that were never blown Town before.- -(Greencastle, Ind, Ban ner.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
Hooray!

The Vets have gained another vote.
 A. Beer. the Milan Qnd) jeweler. has Joined the club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

Will They Accept Them? The Wood & Nickes Company does
 business at Roanoke, Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
Written Data Explained to Trade Commission by Mir.
 Bush of Committee
WAGON MINERS CLAIM TO BE INVESTIGATED
Special Agent Will Come to State for This Washington Pleased at News of Strike
 Settlement
Fly LEO R. SACK

Washington, August Especially Costs sheets to prove that Alabama coal operators are in earnest and are stating facts in their plea for an in- crease in the price fixed by the gov ernment for their product were filed today with the federal trade commis- : sion
 The data was submitted in writing and explained orally by M w. Bush, chairman of the committee. The trade commissioners were greatly interest," ed and frequently interrupted MT. Bush to ask questions as to cost prices.
 The Alabamians made no effort to day to see Coal Administrator Gar field and it appears now as if no at tempt will be made to see him. The trade commission fixed the price and If any relief is given it will be by this body.
 The commission upon conclusion or the hearing took the petition under advisement, but did not indicate when their decision will be made or whether the plea will be granted.
 The committeeman will remain i'll Washington tomorrow and probably Thursday, although their work now is practically concluded,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
.GE ERMAH ANSWER ID ARGENTINA SAID
 ID BE SAT|SFA FACT0RY
Berlin Promises to Modify Submarine Blockade and to Pay for Ships AL
 ready Sent Down

Buenos Ayres, August 2s.-Germany's s reply to Argentines note embodying de- mands in connection with the submarine campaign as affecting Argentine shipping. has been received In official circles it was stated that the reply was satisfac- tory.
 According to the newspaper La Razon. the German note meets all the demands of Argentina.
 The note says that Germany, in order to maintain friendly relations with Ar sentina, is willing to modify her block ade of enemy coasts, allowing freedom of the seas to vessels uncer the Argentine flag carrying food"
 The note also promises the payment of an indemnity for the sinking of the Ar genuine steamer Toro by German sub marine.
 This indemnity Is to be arranged by Germany and Argentine appraisers.
 The note. which was received by the government last night, consists of l6 pages. The foreign minister and Presi- dent Irigoyen spent this morning con- ferrng concerning the note. which prob ably will be given out for publication offi- cially tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
GENERAL KORN|LOFF GIVEN OVATION BY
 MOSCOW MEETING
Appearance of Officer With Kerensky Was Signal of Long and Loud Cheer
 ing in Conference

Moscow, Monday, August 27.-The
 second general sitting of the national conference was held this evening" Gen eral Korniloff. the commander-in-chief, entered the hall in company with Pre- mier KerenslSy. His appearance was the signal for a prolonged and enthusiastic ovation All the delegates cheered for Russia the revolutionary government and the army
 Vladimir Naboukoff, t prominent so- cial democrat, speaking in the name of the first Duma declared the country aimed at the establishment of strong
 and independent power, uninfluenced by political parties; a power which based on
 democratic principles would establish
 obedience to the law, civil liberty and personal security The speaker empha-
 s,zed the absolute necessity of the ,inde-
 pendence of the high command of the
 army from every private influence,
 M Napoukoff said the members of the
 first Duma repudated with indignation
 all thoughts of a separate peace and that
 if they were to have peace, they did not
 desire it to be the result of German vic tory, but the consequences of the triumph
 of Russia and her allies
 M. Alexiensky made a similar declara- tion on behalf of the second Duma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
NEWS OF STRIKE SETTLEMENT
 IS GLADLY RECEIVED

Washington, August 2S.-tSpecialD News of the settlement of the diff ferences between the Alabama coal operators and miners was received ln Washington today with real pleasure. Early today a telegram was received at the department of labor from See retary Wilson announcing that the strike had been averted. The commu nication was immediately transmitted to President Wilson. who had been closely watching the Alabama situa- tion.
 Officials generally were delighted at the success that attended the eff forts of Secretary Wilson. especially as sup of the Alabama mines al this time would have been disastrous to the nation. It is hoped here now that the strike danger is over and the mines will be operated at top ca pacity.
 Operators here attending the coal conferences were delighted when they learned there will be no tie-up,
 Secretary Wilson will find much ac- cumulated work awaiting him when he reaches his desk Wednesday morn ing. Some of the matters pending are of the utmost importance and demand his immediate, personal attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29

the various branches of the war army
 To carry out this plan it has virtu- raly been decided to establish an of. ficers' school at each of the division al training camps Men from the ranks who show special qualifications will be sent to these schools With staffs of French and British officers of ex perience on the firing lines on duty at each camp as advisers, an unusual opportunity for lecture courses will be presented
 The divisional officers camps Ss.u make the third series of such camps arranged by the war department to provide men to command the enormous forces being raised for the war No line commissions will be granted to men from civil life after they arc started except that a few men who were denied admission to the other camps through loss of their orders il, the mall or some other mischance may be given an opportunity in the third series.
 Secretary Baker pointed out today, in reply to question as to whether the European divisional army organl- zation adopted for the war would bc continued after the restoration of peace. that with the exception of the officers of the regular army and a few men of the old regular enlisted force whose enlistments may not have expired at that time. the entire war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
TRADE COMMISSION TO
 SEND AGENT TO ALABAMA

Washington, August 2S.- tspecial9 As result of efforts by Congress man W. A. Bankhead the federal trade commission today detailed a special agent to Alabama for an immediate investigation of the claims of wagon miners who insist that 1t will be im- possible for them to continue in bust ness if they are to Sell coal al the prices recently fixed by the commis- sion. This inquiry will determine all costs of operations and will be used as the basis in the commissions final decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29

Our men m Trance want American tobacco and cigarettes.
 Everyone knows this; everyone says so, The Sammies are longing for good American smokes. And can you blame them? That curly hot French tobacco is all right for the poilus; they like it. But not for our men. You know what they want. They want those regular cigarettes, those good familiar "makins,' those pocket tins of pipe to- bacco.
 And you can see that they get them.
 Now there's something every man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29

Men who smoke know how import ant it is for the boys to have the solace of their favorite brands of to- bacco.
 cent package is carried to Ia soldier in Europe by the Red Cross. Each package contains two packages of Lucky Strike cigarettes three pack ages of Bull Durham, three books of Bull Durham cigarette papers, one tir of Tuxedo tobacco. four books of Tux edo cigarette papers and the stamped postal card which is addressed to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
America Cannot
 Discuss Peace as
 Prussianisr71 Rules
Courteous But Plain Answer is Sent to Vatican's
 Note Proposing Peace Negotiations -Presi , dent Again Explains Just What People of ! This Nation Are Fighting For.

Washington August 2SPresdent Wilson has rejected the 'ope's peace proposals
 Ina note dispatched last night and made public here tonight President says that while heart not blinded and hard ned by the terrible be touched by the moving appeal his holiness 1t would be folly to take the path of he points out does not fact lead to the goal he proposes To deal with such power the present rulers of Germany pon Pope Benedcts pan would involve recuperaon of the |engh and renewal of the world domination policy of that bower baked but defeated after sweeping continent h the blood of innocent and children and helpless bcor, well as of soldiers
 
 
 guarantee of explicitly conclusive evil people themselves the other XopRes of justified accepting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
Man Posing as Brother
 of Secretary of War Baker
 Is Entertained in Denver

Denver, August 2S.--Federal officers to- day took into custody q man said to have represented himself as a brother of Secretary of War Newton D. Baker.
 The man gave the name of F. A. Baker today. but previously had said he was Dr.. A. R. Baker of Cleveland. Of- ficials said he obtained money on the ground of his alleged relationship and was widely entertained
 Baker later admitted he was St. Louis decorator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29

army will pass out of existence. There is no provision of the law for con stinuins it beyond the end of the war
 The question of establishing con tinuing military policy of universal service has been debated to some ex . tent recently The impression prevails among many members of Congress. however, that it would be unwise to take up this question now. If the war is long it may become necessary to provide for the registration of new classes which reach the military age ishe selective service bill each year and possibly also to exempt men now registered but who may pass beyond the maximum age limit before the war ends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
Contract for Gas Masks
 Let by Government

Philadelphia, August 2s.A contract |of 1,074.000 gas masks to equip the
 army has been awarded to manufac- turing company of this city, accord
 ing to an announcement today by an official of the concern. The contract calls for an expenditure of s1,502 o00
 The government will furnish the ma- .terial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29

can understand; every man in this country ought to help on. Among the contributions already re- ceived are the following: Previously acknowledged ..... SS5.90 Mrs. Joe l.. Burnett. 517 North Twentieth street. Birmingham. 100 Mrs. K. l.. Jordan, 517 North
 Twentieth street. Birmingham. 100 J. J. shipman.. Birmingham ... 50 w. D. Corn. Birmingham .... 100 E. T. Maclean, Birmingham .... 25 c. Bowden Settle Birmingham. 50 Mrs. Max Sington. Birmingham. 50
 Send all contributions to Age Her aid Tobacco Fund"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
General Steiner Ordered to Macon to Command
 Sixtieth Infantry Brigade

Washington, August -(Special.) Brig. Gen. Robert F. Steiner. First in fantry brigade, Alabama National Guard. was today ordered by the war department to Camp Wheeler. Macon. Ga. where he will command the Six- tieth infantry brigade,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29

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 Twenty soldier very @ ar slo lo is dt t tn person contrib the yn he h pa h sH cm m ito h person hos hi eh qg d mes g iron he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
Enlisted Men Of Neu Army WiH Be Giuen
 Chance 10 Aduance
No More Candidates From Civil Life to Become Officers Will Be Accepted After Second Series of Training Camps Are Closed
 Schools Will Be Established


  This is line with the   of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29

late accustomed the WOrlu. Can peace be based upon restitution of it's power or upon any word of honor it could pledge in treaty of settlement and ac- commodation?
 RIGHTS OF PEOPLES
 Irresponsible statesmen Must saw before, that no peace can rest securely upon political or eco homie restrictions meant to ben eft some nations and cripple or embarrass others upon yindicfiye action of any sort, or any kind of revenge or deliberate injHry. The American people have suffered in- tolerable wrongs at the hands of the imperial German government, hut they desire no rcprisaI upon the German peOsIe who have themselves suffered all things in this war which they did not choose. They believe that peace should rest upon the rights of peoples, not the rights of governments--the rights of peoples great or small, weak or powerfui--their equal right to freedom and security and seif-goyernment and to partici- patton upon fair terms in the ~co- homie opportunities of the world the German people, of course, in- cluded if they will accept equal Ity and not seek domination.
 TEST OF PEACE PLAN
 The test, therefore, of every plan of peace is this: Is it based :. upon the faith of all the peoples in svolved or merely upon the word of an ambitious and intriguing gov ernment, on the one hand, and of group of free peoples on the oth CT? This is test which goes to the root of the matter; and it is the test which must be applied
 PURPOSES OF AMERICA
 The purposes of the United States in this war are known to the whole world-to every people to whom the truth has been per- mitted to come. They do not need to be stated again. We seek no material advantage of any kind. We believe that the intolerabIe wrongs done in this war by the furious and brutal power of the lmeprial German government ought to be repaired, but not at the ex- pense of the sovereignty of any people-rather vindication of the sovereignty foth of those that are weak and of those taht are strong. Punitive damages, the dismember- ment empires the establishment ol ss sh and exclusive economic ieaeues we deem inexpedient and in the e1d wrose than futile, no pr9pei oasis for a peace of any kind, iea st of all for an enduring peace at must be based upon Justice and fairness and the com mon Ftahis of mankind.
 CANNOT TRUST KAISER
 4sEe ca uot take the word of s'as ore rulers of Germany ns Naisfs'asen of anything that Is to fnaige. enass ss explicitly support " hS 8ngh conclusive evidence of fHe VII and purpose of the Ger AiHas neePss emSeives as the oth- reeRies es the world would he igsfiftqi' is @sceptfng.
 Mitslt a h guarantees. trea- ties oA e'sEaf mt, agreements for d'ea aae'ssqf @,ncenants to set up afoi naAt@h n he place Of force, tFitefta ai5NStmentss reconsti- tu ron Qt sMat nations ie made wi tne iesiaa government to ma ne nn ould now depend on, VI e9bH. smit some new evil dem th pses of the great peoI ss of ihe eai tral powers. God gran as Ag ven soon and in X wa to fftcfe he confidence of all pt sle ryv ere in the faith of ma er ata t possibility of a coven, nfea eat
 HoI T LANSING, "Secre fs ll stAs of the United
 State emefic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
THE CONSCR|PT|ON
 BILL IN CANADA
 NOW WbECOMESLAW

Toronto, ugust cs.--The military conscriptya hill for the Dominion of Canadv 4,ecame a law when it was signed by the governor general here today. The bill was brought from Ot- tawa by special messenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
.LAnIL M NIs TWO

Dayton, {us As the result of ar explosi tf VT press at the Aetna ExI avs plant at Goes Static A this afternoon, Emil Rhein aiie Conrad Hook were killed ee sy abel was seri- ously injure etel P s blown into
 nearby riv ny the easp sion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-29
Complete Text Of Note

late accustomed the world. Can peace be based upon a restitution of it's power or upon any word of honor it could pledge in treaty of settlement and ac- oornyo,o Ia ffo,o
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-13
NEGRO WOMEN ASK TO
FARM SAVANNAH LOTS

Savannah, April IA committee
representing 1000 negro women who
say that they wish to raise vegetables
for Savannah as a patriotic part in
the German-American war, will cali
upon Mayor w. J. Pierpont Sunday
to request him to turn over to them
all vacant lots in and adjacent to the
city for this purpose AS compensa-
ton to the city for the use of the lots
the negro women propose to turn
over to the city officials one-fourth
of all crops raised to be used in what
ever way may be deemed best.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-13
LET THERE BE NO SLACKERS.

We have desire undue anxiety among people
whose interests close and for whom
love and admiration for what have already in the
suit OF every day life The citizens OF Ben Hill have great
progress in peace and that upon they will do their
part for country.
10 the farmer falls the duty feeding the world and from
bors alone draw the necessary food supplies
people IN the cities who are pursuing other lines OF activities equal
Importance to farming and many for the good The
initial efforts the that the most peace war arc
the agricultural developments and upon them rely for
part Tor the snews OF both here and interest in
agriculture and rural Development well established
q our readers OF such nsancc before the dangers even were
but dream III the foreign lands that need apologize
this urgent appeal for better and urge
every nerve to be applied food production At best
but gamble with the boil weev in midst products
alone will bring results, both in profit and satisfaction
Make the provebial blades of grass bales where
before and still the demand will strong enough
profit from your farm Whether YOU plan market it
wheels four the main operation
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-13
AUTHORITIES HAVE
NEARLY STOPPED LEAK

Atlanta, Ga, April l3-The suit case
pipe line between Chattanooga and
Atlanta has sprung so many leaks
that it is becoming more and more
unpopular as method of smuggling
booze into the capital city
BY closely watching trains the au-
thorities have succeeded since the
bone dry law went into effect in cap
turing and condscating hundreds OF
pints which alleged travelling men"
were trying to bring through in the
false bottoms of trunks and suit
cases
w. r, Tucker, white, in whose lug
gage forty bottles were found, has
been sentenced to serve twelve
months on the changing in addition
to paying fine of $50,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-13
UNLESS FARMING SYSTEM IS
CHANGED QUICKLY GEORGIA
WILL SUFFER FROM HUNGER
BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Who is going to feed Georgia this
year?
The West has been feeding the state
to the extent of about $85,000,0OO per
year. Now that Congress has declar-
ed that state of war exists with
German, this calls for an army of a
million or more men that must be fed
The western supply which has been
coming to Georgia will necessarily be
diverted to feed this army and the
army of the Allies.
Under existing conditions we wish
to appeal to you to consider seriously
the matter OF more food crops. Ev-
cry vacant lot should be put to grow
ing feedstuffs or to raising more pigs
and poultry. Cotton even at 80 cents
is worth very little if you are forced
to buy food at high prices.
1t is not too late to use the vacant
city lots for home gardens. Garden
crops should be planted every month.
BY using the vacant lots in the town
Tor gardens instead of allowing them
to grow up in weeds, we will be ad-
ding to the beauty of the town and
to the health of the people.
Agricultural organizations and club
work over the county should be en-
couraged The boys and girls of the
county should join the corn, pig, can
ming, poultry, peanut, and other agri-
cultural clubs Conserving products
raised, especially by canning and pre-
serving persishable fruits and vege-
tables. Help your neighbors to get
plants and seeds
Save the breeding stock as these
will be at premium, not only dur
ing the interval of the war, but inn
mediately afterwards.
Farmers should undertake to feed.
not only themselves, but their city
neighbors. City folks should buy
the farmers products in preference to
imports. This is patriotic duty as
we'll as a necessity.
We have the authentic information
from the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture, that with tire western sup
plies diverted, there is a possibili
of Georgia suffering from hunger
before Christmas. Unless we meet
the emergency, Georgia will be a
weakness to the nation in this war.
The object of this letter is to ap-
peal to YOU personally to aid in in
crcasing the supply of food and feeds.
Yours for service.
]. T. PITTMAN,
County Agent
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-13
DR.. DOBBS AT FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH

Dr. Gilbert Dobbs will fiji the pull
pit again next Sunday at the First
Baptist church. His sermons. have
been received with great favor and
he has had fine congregations.
DR.. Dobbs announces that on next
Sunday morning he will discuss the
subject: World Riddles" and at the
night service the theme OF his dis
course will be the Argument of In
mortality" the second O; series OF
sermons on this subject. 1t is ex-
pected that large crowds will hear
these two special discourses.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-04-13
NJ nE MOMENTS PART.

In these troublesome times the Of the country play
abg the home the community and the front where their
tender needed minister the of the
. and wounded
Here the big work Of looking needy folks
home first the cooperation of all help
selves long possible and then be ready give
intelligent organized that will bring results without
ss n' waste
great work that lies before good home The
organizations Womans Club
he u D. Cs and w r. Cs we'll Missionary
do well lay aside all other work planned for the immediate
york together harmonious body for the glory of the
paId benefit Of mankind 1t will require intelligent active
Is nons do this work properly and when still have
oustha before the the time get together and
future There need be doubt anyone's mind
r services will be called 1t should enlist sympa-
mall good and no doubt it will.
meone take the initiative and call meeting for organi
Cross society, be- for all