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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05

Premier Ribot received the American correspondents today at the Quai d'Orsay.
 This is a memorable day in your his tory and in the history of the world 2 said he.
 'Tt is the greatest event since the civil war;" remarked M. Cambon, who was present
 "We have only to await for the vote of Congress,'' continued the premier. The President's $ message has impressed me deeply in the simplicity and nobility of it's exalted utterances. The world will now understand for what. we are fight ing.''
 REAL DESTRUCTION
 Later Premier Rbot added:
 President Wilson has distinguished be- tween the people of Germany and their government"
 When asked if France expected Ameri- can troops he replied:
 We shall be glad to see the Stars and Stripes alongside the tripco.''
 Premier Ribot. both in what he said and by his manner gave every evidence of his satisfaction with the action of the United States, and his high appreciation of President Wilson.
 Talking with the American correspond ents during the day concerning President Wilson's address. M. Cambon said:
 There can be no doubt of the emotions with which the French people read the message. It makes profound impress sion, even among those not swayed by the passion of war. It is a veritable &C., cusation against Germany.
 ESTABLISH RESPONSIBILITY
 'sWe in France have applied ourselves to establishing Germany's responsibility for the origin of this war, and how it sought to avoid every effort to prevent war The German government put aside the arbitration proposed by the imperial Czar of Russia, and the endeavors Of England and France. The Presidents in- terest is not to determine the origin of the war. It is in the manner in which
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the highest efficiency in government service hope that it will at once be- gin the difficult task of eliminating the things that are not imperatively essen tial for the welfare and safety of the country"
 Chairmen of all House committees only await word from the President as to what he would have them, do before talk ing action. Within few days. it is ex- pected, the naval, military, ways and
 means and judiciary committees will be- gin considering war measures. Representative Padgett, chairman of the naval committee, introduced a bill
 today to permit the President to take
 over boats. including small craft, in case of war. Chairman Dent of the military committee said on the floor that he
 awaited word from Secretary Baker as to
 what steps he desired the committee to take before calling it together. It had
 been arranged. he added, for Secretary Baker to appear before the committee to- morrow. but 1t was thought tonight that inasmuch as the war resolution will reach the floor in the morning the meeting win not be called.
 The Judiciary committee will begin con- sidefation in few days of the espionage
 bill. which failed at the last session.
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HOUSE IS ALMOST SOLID FOR THE
 WAR MEASURE

course of conduct which should obtain between friendly nations.
 "In addition to this. the German gov ernment is actually making war upon the people and commerce of this country. and leaves no course open to this govern ment but to accept it's gauge of battle and declare that state of war exists"
 Only two members of the foreign affairs committee voted against the report-Rep- resentatives Shackleford of Missouri, democrat. and Cooper of Wisconsin. re- publican.
 Representative Bntten of Illinois. re- publican, gave notice during the day that he would oppose the resolution in the House. and would offer an amendment to prohibit the use of American troops abroad unless directed by Congress. Representative London of New York. socialist, is the only, member who has flatly stated his intention to vote against 1.-the resolution. Representative Shackle- ford issued a statement saying: Tt is no dishonor for an individual or for . government to overlook Injuries which ! it has received"
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SENATE CHAMBER
 WAS CROWDED AS .
 DEBATE PROCEEDED

Washington, April 4.-Almost every sen ator and many House members were present when the war resolution debate began A brief opening statemene by Senator Hitchcock, in charge of the res- olution, said the present was "a time fo- action, not discussion
 "The time for discussion has passed" he said. "The President has already stated more clearly, effect lively, more conclusively than I the reasons which make this grave step necessary The resolution provides for war against the imperial German gov ernment It is framed on the lines Of other war resolutions. It places re- sponsibility for the war squarely upon the shoulders of the German govern- ment, charged with repeated acts of war against the United States. It is also unquestionably declaration ot war, am impressed with the soleunity of the occasion Some may be fil'el with joy at the prospect of wa To me 1t Is depressing and dreadful. The enormous cost which the people must pay, the great increase in the cost ot living, the burden of taxes the people must bear. and the still greater he1- itage of death stagger my mind. The awful sacrifice of lives that must foi- low sickens my heart I am sure many other senators feel as I do.
 WANT NO TERRITORY
 We want no more territory" con : tinued Senator Hitchcock We will demand no indemnity. We have TO historic graudge to settle. nor racial antipathy. In this respect we differ from the other countries already in-
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washington. April 4-In offering the Senate war resolution as substitute for it's own, the House foreign affairs com mittee submitted long report reviewing the history of submarine warfare anu America's s futile protest against 1t, Ger man intrigues and bomb plots in this country, the effort to ally Japan and Mexico against the United States and the mistreatment of American officials ana citizens in Germany.
 .It is with the deepest sense of respon- sibility of the momentous results which will follow the passage of this resolu- tion." said the report, 'that your con- mittee reports 1t to the House. with the recommendation that 1t be passed The conduct of the imperial German government toward this government. it's citixyszAand it's Interests has been so dis courteous, unjust, cruel, barbarous. and so lacking in honesty and practice that 1t has constituted . violation of thu
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:15,0OO GERMANS IN ALABAMA MAY
 BE |NTERNED NOW

Montgomery, April 4.-Ac- cording to railroad officials here, there are 15,0OO unnat- uralized Germans in Alabama. In case of a declaration of war, as is expected, it is believed these Germans will be informed, probably here, for the duration of the war. Local federal off cials decline to discuss the mat ter at all.
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Summary of The News
GENERAL NEWS

 1-U. s. Senate votes war, Six members stand out against measure. Lower House ready to act this morning. To muster 100000 men is the plan House is almost solid for the war measure. All-day debafe in Senate. 2-America's entry into war means victory for the allies, which seemed far In future. England awaits Congress- action breathIesnly. 3-Ringing story of Senate debate.
 LOCAL NEWS bUn1ted States Is making plans for three-year war, says Swann. City will speed work on municipal plant.
 Boys band is within $lOO of fund needed. Birmingham is not dependent on one plant for current. Mrs. Mathis to speak at Chamber of Commerce.
 FEATHERS 4-EditOriaI comment. 6-Society and Dolly DaIrympIe. SSpOrts.
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RAILROADS ARE
 READY TO WORK
 IMPROVEMENT

New York April The railroads the country have worked with the quarrmaster of the plan whereby all the rail transportation facilities in the United States will be the disposal of the government according
 made public here tonight by Fairfax Harrison president Southern railway and general chairman of the special tee national defense of the American Railway association
 The railroads will be able handle all business without seriously interfering with the the nation IT
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President Harrison believes.

The railroads of the United States. the statement said, acting through the American Railway association, have arr ranged to put at the service of the gov ernment. and to give preferential use of all facilities which may be needed for national defense. For sometime past committees of railroad officers-in CO., operation with the office of the quarter master general of the army-have been making plans to promote in case of war effective use of the country's transpor- tation facilities. Those plans now have been completed.
 'sThe plan of cooperation worked out here is in distinct contrast to that adopt ed in England at the outset of the war. There. the government immediately as- stunned responsibility for operation of the railroads. and exercised it's authority to that end through committee composed of the heads of the principal lines
 'In this country the plan is that the
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government shall advise the railroads what service it requires. and the re- sponsibility will be upon the railroad managers to provide that service. When working to that end. the railroads of the country will be operated practically as one system
 This plan places responsibility upon experienced railroad officers for produc- ing results. and the governments only function in this connection is to de- termine what it's requirements are. It is the belief of railroad companies that this will not only work for efficiency. but for economy in operation as well
 Tt is believed that the transportation companies will be able to afford to the government expeditiously all the service it may require. without substantial Inter- ference with the commercial business of the country Government busineas will. of course receive preferential movement. but it is not anticipated that ordinary treffic will experience abnormal delaSa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05
FRENCH PREMIER SAYSREDLETTER
 DAY ARRIVES

Paris, April "I is Letter day for us Premier Rbos comment President Wilson's speech In ton with his friends the premier expressed the deep joy felt everybody France the entry into the conflict of the great American democracy. Presidents reached
  
 
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U. $. SENATE VOTES WAR
Only Six Members Stood Out Against Measure; Lo1uer House Ready t. Act ct 10 This Morning
'2ADY WEBB, GIVEN 25 YEARS,
 ESCAPES ON WA Y TO PENI7EN7IARY Y

Charlotte, N C., April 4-Henry Grady Webb recently sentenced in West Virginia in the pententary for train robbery escaped from guards here tonight while being taken to the federal prison in Atlanta
 Three deputy United States marsha guarding Webb and another prisoner While the train standing in the shed at the local passenger station Webb jumped through window and escaped City and county police searching for him.
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Washington April 4Detaled plans of the department for raising army numbering millions if that
 bring the government of the German empire terms were placed in President Wilson's hands today in the form of b prepared by the staff and reviewed and revised part by Secretary Baker and the general officers who his mill tary advisers.
 The President in chief already has approved the basis adopted for the and preparations have been made at the department for presenting the to the military committees of Congress Secretary Baker said today would the House and Senate committees the resolution had been adopted Major General Scott chief of saff will explain the plan and the military for the need to train the number of the bill will produce This is believed to be not less than 200000 be trained within years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05

In the navy department Secretary Daniels announced during the day that contracts for approximately 200 submarine chasers and coast patrol boats had been let and additional con- tracts were being signed each day. Preparations to take into the service a huge fleet of small motor craft for inshore patrol work also are being completed.
 MT. Daniels conferred today with Cap tain Wilson, recently commanding the superdreadnaught Pennsylvania. but now service on the Atlantic seaboard. Con ferences also were held with the engineer ing experts of the department as to the possibility of increasing the number of 11c- foot patrol craft to be ordered. The de- partment will order all that can be built and is receiving new proposals con- stantly.
 FIXED PRICE BASIS
 Construction on the cost plus 10 per cent pi Oht pldH VIII Uc dNOlutQ II pOSSlDl6 Uc- cause of the enormous amount of book : ing and inspection involved. Contracts already let are on a fixed price basis.
 The scope of the war departments army plan is gradually becoming clear. although the details are being withheld until they are sent to Congress. Included in the scheme must be the funds and equipment necessary to establish military training on a basis never before attempted in the United States. Warfare has changed in the European struggle. Trench fighting is the pedominating feature of the bat ties of today. Mimic trench warfare. realistic to the last degree. must replace much of the old open order skirmish drill, supplemented with hard marching and vigorous physical exercises to harden the men as quickly as possible.
 There are many indications that it is proposed to build up fighting machine
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composed exclusively of men in their twenties and each man free from home responsibilities or cares that might em- barrass his soldierly qualities. A perfect
 military weapon is to be fashioned, off cers say, if the army's plan is accepted by Congress. It will take time and money; but will furnish such force as will mske it's weight tell against any | troops in the world.
 OLDEST MEN FIRST Presumably the oldest men within the
 prescribed limits would be called out first. These classes will yield the smallest num- Der for training for the percentage of men to assume family responsibilities goes up rapidly after 20 years is reached. They would be, however, men in their most wig orous years, ready for any hardship. Each
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Thirty-One British Ships Were Sunk By U-Boats
 Last Week Is Report

London, April 4.-British merchant vessels of 1900 tons or over sunk by ing April 1. and including two not recorded for the previous week, num- bered IS, according to the official statement tonight. Thirteen British vessels under 1900 tons were sunk in the same period.
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 BILL s RUSHED
 THROUGH HOUSE

appropriation bills which filed  clearing row 10 o'clock
  Army s24ooooooe suny general deficiency and military adcmys1
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Wagner Exonerated

Albany, N. Y., April 5.--At o'clock this morning, after long executive ses- sion, the senate adopted the resolution expressing confidence in Senator Robert E. Wagner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-05

Washington April The resolution declaring that state s between the United States and Germany passed the Senate by House tomorrow. passed the Senate tonight by of S2 to debate will begin morning at 10 to continue until action is taken. the negative G0nna of North Dakota Stone of Mis- sour andV Mississippi. the department and committee, the of thrust States by Germany formally declared and directs the President employ military and the government bring successful 
 after II o'clock at the close of debate that continuously 10 o'clock this The climax the afternoon when Senator John Sharp Williams de- speech LaFole worthy of Herr Won Bethmann- Holweg than of an American senator
 
 
 
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  German interests
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John Sharp Williams Scores La Toilette as Pro- German, Pro- Goth, Pro- V0ndQldnd Anti American. Vdrddndn IS One of q Small Number Who Voted "NO" on !.
 the Greatest Question Euer
 Before Our Country


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WILL MUSTER 100000 MEN
 IS THE PLAN

War Department Has Worked Out Details of Rais- ing Great Army, and These Are Placed in Hands of President to Be Embodied in Bill
 Which Will Go to Congress at Once-Navy
 Is Now Making Active Preparations
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in this country had been there
 Secretary McAdoo the floor during the last few hours of the debate.
 As the called and the clerk announced the vote 82 to G. there was hardly murmur of applause. All six of senors voted against the resolution members group 12 which defeated the armed neutrality bill at session There attempt buste this time however and most of the 13 hours of debate sumed by champions the resolution Of the other six oppo
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-13
United STATES Prepares For
War While Peace Linqers

in charge of rounding up raw materials,
minerals and metals
Munitions, manufactures and the
work OF standardizing industrial pro-
cesses for war will be in charge of
Howard Il. Coffin, of Detroit, president
OF the Hudson Motor Car Company.
The rounding up Of supplies includ-
ing food, clothing, etc, will be under
the direction of Julius Rosenwald of
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Medicine and problems Of general
sanitation will be handled by a com
mittee under Commissioner Martin.
Willard said today that he held a
meeting yesterday in New York with
the heads of Is of the largest railway
lines of the country at which il was
decided to make the American Rail.
ways Association the instrument for
handling all transportation of men and
supplies
Committees OF railway presidents
will be organized in each OF the four
military departments-northern south
ern, eastern and western-and the
problems Of each departments trans
portation problems will be worked out
by each divisional committee
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-13
AT THE GARRICK.

First nighters at the Garrick The
atre last night gave the weeks bill
their stamp Of approval. The ap-
pearance of Edith Helena proved one
of the events OF the season. She is
featured in the one-act comic opera,
"A One Night Stand in New England, F"
which was given by a clever company
under the direction of Sergeant and
Milton Aborn. Bessie and Harriet
Rempel and their associates made a
hit with their production OF you,
which is a novel Offering, dealing with
the evolution in the life Of a human
being, showing how pitfalls can be
avoided. Mile Lucille has two talk
ing parrots, which hold a converse
ton, sing in harmony and do other
interesting things that seem beyond
the bird sphere. A lively comedy
sketch was given by Johnny Neff
'Ye Motor Inn is the title OF COM
edy playlet which was given by Mabel
Lewis and Jess Feiber The Four En-
tertainers are excellent singers. Harry
Worden's balancing act was clever
Because OF delay in arrival OF equip
ment. Billy S'cheetz and Betty EldreC
were unable to go on until today.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-13
TO stop BAD COUCH
Sooth Dry, Irritated Throat with
Parmint Syrup. Says This Old
Fashioned Cough Medicine
IL the Rest

We are told that the old time reme-
dies are best and invariably contain
less harmful yet better medicine than
those which are In use today. This
being so, undoubtedly the following
old fashioned recipe which is quick
acting will be welcomed by many. as
there seems to be a regular epidemic
OF coughs at the present time. Sc
cure from your druggist ] ounce Par
mint double strength) take this home
and add to IL a quarter pint OF hot
water and ounces OF graduated
sugar, stir until dissolved. Take 1
tablespoonful four times day. No
more racking your whole body with
a cough. Clogged nostrils should
open. air passages of your head
should clear and your breathing be-
come easy. Parmint syrup is pleas
AM am. 70 take. easy TO prepare and costs
nt1ie Every person who has a stub
porn cough, hard cold or catarrh in
any form should give this prescription
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-13
NINE YEARs IN PAsTORATE.

Sunday marked the ninth anniver-
sarv OF the pastorate Of the Rev.
Thomas P. Holloway to Second Baptist
Church. Large congregations featured
all the services and DR.. Holloway was
CONGRATULATED by the members OF the
church and others who attended the
services.
During his pastorate the church
auditorium and church house has
! been added TO the chapel at cost
: OF S47 ESQ This has been paid for
IN the last seven years with the ex-
eeption OF 50 500, which has been
fully subscribed. The whole prop
erty Is now worth over one hundred
thousand dollars. About three hun
dred have been received into mem
bership. The present membershin
] totals $50. The duplex envelone svs-
tenn was adopted eight years ago
Missionary and benevolent offerirV.
. have increased from 81 900 TO So see
Z per year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-13
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

Among those treated at the Deia-
ware Hospital today we're:
William Oliver. injured foot.
Michael Wiezelboush, cut fingen
Frank Woztoesli. confused knee.
John Kileski bruised foot
Among the patients treated at the
Homeopathic Hospital today we're;
Jessie Lewis, who fell in a fit.
Lindsay Elvert. colored, Of No. %
Klund street both jaw bones frac-
tured by being run over by an ice
cart
William Connolly, ankle fractured.
Thomas Togers, burned by acid.
G.. II. Mehling, leg burned.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-13
AMedicalM ongoos

We can manufacture poisons within
or own bodies which are as deadly as
q snakes venom
The liver acts as a guard over our
well-being, sitting out the cinders and
ashes from the general circulation. A
blockade IN the iDtestines piles a
heavy burden upon the liver. II the
intestines are choked or clogged up
the circulation OF tho blood becomes
poisoned. the system becomes loaded
with toxic waste. and we suffer from
euto-intoxication or ptomaine poison
ing. something IS wrong with the
nNsr' and we su1er from headache,
seloW-coatod tongue. bad taste in
,,noeen, nausea. or gas, acid dyspepsia
e1suol, oepihty. skin or ewes yellow
er,.a ~asl Is scant and high colored.
Svh'ahine "brick-dust' dennsite "a
bic pigments AT such time go a
should drink plenty OF water bo.,,. -
meals, and pint OF hot veto, $500
breakfast, and occasionally tsi-e
pleasant laxative. Such a one a. r,,ae
Of the May-apple leaves Of aioo .-' j,
root Of jalap. first extracted ana l',
In ready-tO-use form by DR. p,sre,
nearly fifty years ago. and SOLD ~
druggists as Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pei
lets
DO not take mineral CHS or 50
called Russian Oil" for the exper
ments by r. f. Mcdonald have show
as lately reported in a governmei
publication of the T. S. Public Heali
Service. that mineral oil may act as q
lrritant that produces gastro-inte
final disturbances and that it m,
cause tissue proliferation, simulatir
cancer.
The next important organ to
reckoned with is the kidneys. kidn'
,fisease carries away large percen
age of our people. What can the o
binary person do TO properly balan'
bodily health? The answer is not cas-
but / advise everybody to eat les
meat. eat coarse. plain food. wit
plenty OF vegetables. drink plenty {
water between meals, and take an urI
acid solvent, such as Anurlc (d0ubl
s'rength). before meals for awhill
enurie can be obtained at almost an
srax ntore