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The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-12

prONeu III HedlIii with the first bot tie of Lydia E. Pink h a m 8 Vegetable Compound; a f t e r taking two bottles I am entirely well.
 Before taking it l could not do any kind of work with out a pain in my back as 1 suffered so much from in fiammation. 1 had headaches, was al-
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-12
DAVID CROCHET!
 STRUCK BY AUTO
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT DAN. SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ACCI
 DENT NEAR HIS HOME

Broken Ribs, Broken Collarbone. and Broken Limb and Other Serious In. juries About the Body Are the Re. suit
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-12
Bs Cured First --PayWhOnCuT0d

A safe and painless cure for Alec hol and Drug Addicttions. Strictly private and personal attention assured by physician with years of experl- ence. Address Drawer No. 437.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-12

First Sergeant Henry w. Johnson, formerly a Malvern avenue druggist. but now at Camp Beauegard, La, is spending few days in the city visit ing relatives and friends
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-12

Miss Lillian Wallace is visiting friends in Memphis, Birmingham Jacksonville and St. Petersburg for a six weeks stay.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-12
DANISH WOMAN
 REGAINS HEALTH
Tells Everybody What Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound did for Her.

Chicago, Ill.-'Tt gives me great pleasure to let others know that l i'm
The Sentinel=record., 1917-12-12

We are stih making cherry pie Some pie. Como Coffee Room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
.SPANNELL'S TRIAL
 WILL BEGIN TODAY When Case Was Called in Texas Court Postpone
 ment Was Granted

San Angelo, Tex, January 15.-When the case of Harry J. Spannell, charged with the killing of his wife and Lieut.. Col c. M Butler at Alpine last July was called in district court tday the court granted a postponement until g o'clock tomorrow morning when the defense explained that several of its witnesses had not arrived. due to de- layed trains. !
 The case was brought here from AL pine, where Spannell conducted ho- tel, on change of venue. after it had been argued before. court that he could not receive a fair trial there.
 Spannell after the shooting. which occurred in an automobile. in which he, his wife and Colonel Butler were riding at Spannell's invitation, gave himself up to the authorities. but re- fused to make a statement
 Colonel Butler was exonerated from blame shortly after the shooting by a board of Inquiry. which was appointed by the army to make an investigation of the facts leading up to the trag- edy. The boards report said the friendship of Colonel Butler for Mrs. Spannell was honorable, and his con- duct above reproach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
BROAD VIEW IS TAKEN OF MANN
 LAW BY COURT
Private Escapades as We'll as Transportation for Commercial Vice Held
 Within Scope of Act

Washington, January 15.-The federal white slave law was construed by the supreme court today 10 prohibit interstate transportation of women for any immoral purpose, including private escapades as well as commercialized vice.
 Tn three test cases the court. in a di- vided opinion, affirmed convictions of r. Drew Caminetti and Maury L. Diggs, of Sacramento Cal, and l.. T. Hayes of Ava, Okla. Their Imprisonment sentences and fines will become effective within 90 days
 The court divided, five to three. in broad ly interpreting the law enacted in 1910. Chief Justice White and Justices Mo Kenna and Clarke, in minority opinion, held that Congress intended to have the law apply only to actual traffic in women and not to personal immoralities. Justice McReynolds, who was Attorney General during prosecution of Caminetti and Diggs, took no part in the case.
 The majority opinion. given by Justice Day, held that while Congress may have lHLS1QGu lIlc ldW tO Fl OHly lIdl- fic in women for pecuniary gain. its plain terms include interdiction of their trans portation for any other immoral purpose. If it was not so intended" the majority said, fit was Congress- function-not the court s-to amend the law
 Wider scope in enforcing the law now Is open to the department of justice, which contended for the broader interpre- tation. The ruling affects many pend- ing cases. including that of Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist. who is a fugitive from justice.
 Whether the law makes "accomplices" of women involved in personal escapades was not definitely decided by the court but their testimony against men indicted was upheld as permissible
 In the test cases Caminetti was sen fenced to IS months Imprisonment and fined $15O0; Diggs to two years and a 5000 fine and Hayes to IS months in prison. These sentences will go into operation when the courts mandate is issued under the law within 30 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
DEWEY
 IS SLOWL Y DYING
Aged Sea Captain Who Fought for His Country Under Farragut, and Who Raised Stars and
 Stripes Over Philippines is Nearing End.

Washington, January 15.-George Dewey. admiral of the navy and hero of Manila bay, is on his dcathbed. \ general breakdown. accompanied by arterioselerosis, has shattered the veterans strength in his eightieth year, and tonight he lies at his home semi-conscious with life gradually ebbing away. The doctors say he may live 36 hours.
 The admiral was stricken last Thurs day as he YVES leaving home for the navy department. where, as president of the general board, he has been at Ills desk almost daily during the past 16 of his 62 years of service in the navy. He col lapsed and had to be carried to his bed. When physicians were called they were alarmed, but knowing the admral's great recuperative powers and his keen aver sion to any suggestion of his failing, they determined to make no immediate an- nouncement regarding his illness. In- quirers were told that the admiral had a cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

But the great strength of the aged officer had been sapped by disease, and there was no recuperation. This morn- ing his condition had become so serious that it was decided to state the facts to the public. Later it became known that Admiral Dewey had a severe illness more than a week ago about which. only his physicians and intimate friends knew and he never had been the same physically since.
 Mrs Dewey and the adniraYs son, George, Jr., are with him and have been told thsst the end ss@ near.
 At 10 o'clock tonight Di. Fauntleroy issued this statement:
 Admiral Dewey's general condition has slightly improved. Pulse 11S and respira- tion 2S. The breathing is easier and the tension of pulse lessened. Swallowing IS less difficult, so that nourishment can be taken more readily. Restlessness is not quite as marked. He can be aroused from his fitful coma-like condition and for the most part his mind is clear. Heart and lungs are holding up without stimu- lation. but in his present condition they may be affected at any time.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

MT. Lawson said he had been told that Malcolm McAdoo, the Secretary's brother, knew of the leak, as did c.. D. Barney & Co.,, and Stewart G. Gib- boney of New York. A Mrs. Ruth Thompson Visconti of this city, he said, had declared to him in the pres ence of her attorney that Secretary Humility sreceived his bit" and that w. w. Price, one of the White House correspondents, was "the go-between for Humility and others"
 H. Pliney Fiske, Lawson said. was shJ banker ne rekerreu to previously as dominating cabinet officer and Archibald $. White. he said. had given him this information.
 Representative Henry was said by Lawson to have told him at the con ference that preceded the opening of the leak investigation, of reports con meeting the cabinet officer. banker and senator, and also had told him of re- ports that Secretary Lansing had been seen conferring with Bernard Baruch, the Wall street operator said to have made a cleanup on the falling market which accompanied the peace note.
 Lawson declared Henry had asked him on patriotic" grounds not to press his charges. At no time, the Boston financier testified, did he say he had direct information.
 HENRY ON STAND
 When Lawson had finished his re- cltal Chairman Henry took the stand and swore that at no time had he men tioned to Lawson the names the finan- cier brought out on the witness stand; that he had no information then ana had none now of his own Knowledge, and denied generally and completely all of Lawson's testimony relating to him.
 When he had concluded Lawson rose and solemnly declared that every word
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
LEWIS MAY NOT
 HAVE KILLED GIRL
Philadelphia Police Not Ger tain Man Who Committed
 Suicide Was Guilty

Philadelphia, January 15.-The marks on the hands of Bernard w. Lewis of Pittsburg. who the police declare to have been the slayer of Magic Colbert, the model, were not made by teeth. ac- cording to statement issued tonight by Coroner Knight.
 'rhe coroner" the statement adds, lis not convinced that Lewis killed Miss Colbert
 Coroner Knights statement was issued upon the return here of Frank Faul, coroner's detective, and Dr. w. s. Wads- worth, his physician, from Pittsburg, where they examined Lewis body after it had been exhumed. The coroner de- clined to state whether the result of the examination had caused him to is- sue the statement.
 Captain Tate of the detective bureau said tonight that while both he and the district attorney were continuing their investigations into the mystery nothing had been discovered to change their view that Lewis was the girls slayer
 Lewis, who was member of . wealthy Pittsburg family, committed sui eide in an. Atlantic City hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
GERMANY ID MAKE NO FURTHER MOVE
 ID SECURE PEACE
Minister of Foreign Affairs Issues Statement Saying Allies Answer Precludes
 Any Additional Effort

Berlin, January 14.--(By Associated Press via sayviIle.,--Dr. AIfreu zsm- naerman. the German foreign minister. informed the Associated Press that, in ident Wilson's peace note bars the possibility for the present of further German steps to bring about peace. In particular. he said, it precIuded any her peace conditions fin answer to the terms set forth in the latest entente note.
 "The entente powers gave out for themselves a big programme" said Dr. Zimmerman. in answer to a query as to his opinion on the note to President Wilson. What more is there for Ger many to say regarding it?'
 Now that the allies have to a cer- tain extent outlined their plans," said tho correspondent. "do you think there is any possibility of Germany declar- ing in some form or other its pro- gramme for peace settlement?"
 'No,' replied the minister. after an instant's reflection. T think we can do nothing more. We cannot afford to give the impression that we are chasing after peace at all costs. After the entente allies have put out this highly ambitious programme, an an rouncement of the firm and moderate German terms of peace would by con- trast probably be interpreted by our adversaries as an indication of weak ness and be used by them to encour- age their people to fight on. Our peo- pie would not understand any further effort by us after the entente's dec- laration We have to consider public opinion here.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS. 1-LawsOn throws bomb when he names Henry and McAdoo. All Dixie. from Texas to Virginia, Is shivering. Teutons moving on Galatz, main town of Rumania. Admiral Dewey is dying. Troops will be withdrawn from Mexico.
 Lewis may not have killed girl. Henderson visiting Alabama troops in camps on border. Broad view is taken of Mann act by court.
 Family of Thaw will not talk as to next move. 2-Daniels trying to arrange for building of ships. 3-COnsumption of cotton falls off.
 LOCAL NEWS. 2--Luncheon today for MT. Freund. Organization of court perfected without delay. Deny recognition to Dr. Harring- ton as health officer. Commend board for refusing to put in Fox plan. 5-AnnOuncement of Musgrove . step to head off Jackson. Gauntlet thrown down to city by medical society. suxxestion of pageant meets with great favor.
 No joker in school tax matter. says Hornady. Birmlngham was covered with ice eaxly yesterday. Mt .sl EEATUREAs
 9l1n ok the meviess
 *o&1ol comment.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
This Important Port on the River Danube Is Now
 Only Six Miles Away
GREAT RESISTANCE NOW BEING MADE
 AGAINST INVASION
Tremendous Fighting Is Reported From Northern End of Line in Riga Territory, Where Rus
 sians Are Holding Own

Berlin, January 15.-Cvia Sayville.) Strong attacks were made yesterday by Russian and Rumanian troops on the re- gently captured Teutonic positions north of the Suchitza valley, on the northern Rumanian front. Today's official an nouncement says these attacks were re- pulsed.
 The statement announces the capture of the town of vadeni. southwest of Galatz, reported in last nights supple mentary headquarters statement The statement reads:
 Front of Archduke Joseph. north of the suchitza Valley: The positions we recently captured were. attacked by stronger Russo Rumanian forces The en- emy was everywhere repulsed.
 Army Group of Field Marshal Won Maekenzen: Between the Buzeu and the mouth of the Sereth in spite of unfayor- able weather, vaden.. the last town held by the Russians south of the Sereth. was taken by storm and in hand-to-hand fight ing"
 The statement announces conditions on the Macedonian front unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

members of Carranza's cabinet Not withstanding the dissolution of the commission, they expressed themselves as pleased with the result pointing out that with the withdrawal of the American troops the main object of Carranza in sending them here would be accomplished.
 It was pointed out to them that the maintenance of an ambassador in Mex leo would remove cause for the exis- tence of a commission. since all in- ternational questions pending or any that might arise might then be handled through diplomatic channels It was explained to them that with the dis solution of the commission the Presi- dent would be free to act independ- ently in the problem presented by the presence in Mexico of an American military force.
 The American commissioners de- clared they did not regard the work of the commission as a failure since the clearer understanding of condi. tions affecting both governments had been reached. Secretary Lane said their work would be of especial advantage to the ambassador. who. it was said, will be sent, for it will be for him a groundwork for his work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
FAMILY OF THAW WILL NOT TALK AS TONEXJ MOVE It Is Thought, However, That a Fight Will Be
 Made to Resist
 Extraditi0n

Philadelphia, January Hilary K. Thaws mother today refused to make any statement regarding the plans of the family in the matter of Thaw's extradi- tion to New York to answer charges of assaulting Frederick Gump. Jr., of Kan gas City.
 Friends of the Thaw family, however. believe that the final decision in the matter of Thaw's removal to New York win be to resist extradition. Counsel for Oliver A. Brewer, arrested in connec- tion with the Gump charges. will make an effort at hearings late today to have Brewer released from custody on the ground he had nothing to do with the of fense alleged against Thaw. Extradition papers for Brewers removal to New York were received here today
 Henry J. Scott. Browers attorney. ad- mitted that Brewer was the man named in the indictment and that he was in New York on January 6. the time Of the alleged conspiracy Wi{n fQ induce Gump to go to Y sistant District At1V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
PERSHING'S TROOPS
 TO BE WITHDRAWN
 FROMMEXICAN SOIL
Joint Commission Comes to an End, With Com plete Understanding That Ambassador Will Be Sent, and Soldiers Brought Back According
 to Demands of Carranza.

New York 15The MecanAmencan joint failed effect
  formally dissolved ate
  misson Mott  of troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Mrs. von Claussen Dona Held

Court Justice Tompkins today directed the superintendent of the Middletown State hospital to take into custody Mrs. Ida Won Claussen Dona, who has figured frequently in the newspapers because of alleged attempts to annoy Theodore Roosevelt and other noted men. She was once committed to the BloominRdale asylum, but was released on supreme court order after being
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
Boston Man Creates Sensation When He Brings in Name of Chairman of Investigating Com mittee as Being Man Who Told Him
 of Higher -ups.'
SECRETARY OF TREASURY IS
 CABINET OFFICIAL NAMED
Inquiry Into Alleged Leak of Diplomatic Note is Full of Thrills, as Witness Makes Known Where He is Supposed to Have Secured
 His Information.

Washington January 15 Thomas w Lawson haed before the House rules committee tell what he knew of and had heard about stock leak President Wilson's peace be punished calmly declared today that the mysterious congressman who told him cabinet officer senator and banker engaged stock gambling pool none other than Representative Henry, chairman of the committee.
 Then before his hearers had time from the shock sprung sensation after the other by declaring that cabinet officer referred to Secretary McAdoo that the banker was H. Pney ke of New York and that he knew the senator the initial O To complete the explosion Lawson went on to charge Paul M Waburg of the federal board knowledge of the leak machinery repeated umor that Count Won Bernstor the German ambassador had made $2OO0OOO in stock market and to mention list of well known men whom he thought should be questioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
M'ADOO DENIES STORY

Washington. January 15.-Secre- tary McAdoo issued state ment late today saying mo more shameless and wanton lie could be conceived' than the rumor that he had been interested lat any time and in any manner whatever in stock speculations, or had been connected in any manner whatever with a leak.
 TUMULTY'S STATEMENT
 Secretary Tumulty gave out this statement:
 After the complete and definite statement which I made to the rules committee last week, it should hardly be necessary for me to say that there is not d scintilla of truth in these new flimsy charges"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
RUSSIAN STATEMENT

Petrograd, January l5-IVia London. British Admiralty Per Wireless Press9 In the course of violent engagement yesterday near the Kasino river, on the northern Rumanan front. the Rumanians threw back their opponents one verst ess mile) the war office announced today Teutonic attacks northeast of Fokshani were repulsed by the Russians. who i;l- .eetsd feayy losses eF their opsopentss Field Marshal von Mackenzen's army h.ls made further advance toward Galatz, causing the Russians to withdraw toward the north in the vicinity of Vadeni.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
FRENCH REPORT

Paris January 15.-The official commun- ication by the war office tonight reads
 .Reciprocal bombardments took place on both banks of the Soimme, on the right bank of the Mouse and in Lor- raine
 After a bombardment last night be- tween the Aisne and the Argonne, the Germans attacked our advanced posts. They were driven back after a spirited combat with grenades.
 "On our side we carried out several surprise attacks on the enemy lines talk ing material and prisoners"
 Belgian communication: Slight artil- lery activity took place today"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

believes the storms will continue today
 At Memphis the snow attained depth of five inches, interrupting for time street car service. Trolley traffic also suffered at Nashville. where a tempera- ture of IS degrees was registered. with heavy fall of sleet
 Greensboro. N C.. experienced the cold est weather of the winter with the first sleet and snow. which still was falling last night. At Charlotte the tempera- ture dropped more than 20 degrees. turn
 ing drizzlng rain into ice. Raleigh. Danvile and other south Atlantic cities reported similar conditions.
 Many minor accidents occurred at Roan- oke, Va, because of half an inch of ice, while at Newport News fog caused many vessels to lay to outside the harbor Northern Mississippi. eastern Arkansas and Texas suffered. the snowfall in north and central Texas being the heaviest in history. At times last night the storm fin Texas assumed the proportions of a blizzard and snow reached depth of six inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16
BRITISH REPORT

London. January 15.-The British off cial communication from headquarters in France as made public here this eve- ming, says:
 During the night party of our troops entered the German lines east of Loos. Many casualties were inflicted on the enemy. His dugouts were bombed and some prisoners were secured North of the Ancre an enemy transport was en- gagged by our artillery.
 Tn addition to the usual artillery ac- ton on our front. the enemy's positions were effectively bombarded southeast of Loos and opposite the Bois Grenier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

The Americans impressed upon the Mexicans that with the dissolution of the commission the Mexican problem reverted to President Wilson. They were careful not to leave in the minds Of Mexicans the conviction that Pres ident Wilson would accept the rec ommendation that an accredited dip- 1omat be sent to Mexico and that Gen eral Pershing's force be withdrawn. but the intimation that he would do so was conveyed
 WILL WITHDRAW TROOPS
 In spite of the Americans care however the Mexicans had little doubt tonight that full diplomatic relations between the two governments soon would be re-established and that un- less unexpected complications arise American troops will be removed from Mexican territory within a few days
 Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mex ican commission, and Ignacia Bonil- las and Albert J. Pani, the other mem bers, said they expected to leave with i'll a week or 10 days for Mexico. Mir Cabrera and MT. Bonillas will become
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-16

and southwest probably would be in the grip of another snow and sleet storn, by tomorrow with indications of con- tinued cold weather. drop in tenn perature to 16 degrees above zero at Memphis tonight was predicted.
 Snow which began falling over north and central Texas yesterday ex- tended last night over Arkansas and western Tennessee and northern Mis- sissippi and continued until early to- day. At Dallas the ground was cov- cred to a depth of II inches; Fort Worth reported 8 inches. and a. Mem phis the precipitation measured 5 inches. Traffic generally was impeded and at Memphis half dozen Mississippi river steamboats. due to depart today. were forced to remain tied to their wharves.
 One fatality was reported. John Smith. bridge worker. fell from the new Harahan bridge over the Missis |sippi river here today and was killed. Smith lost his footing on an ice-covered approach to the bridge and fell dis tance oe 70 feet.
 Farmers and ranch owners in the southwest welcomed the snow. which will give much needed moisture to grazing and farming land. Wheat also |is expected to benefit materially.