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Evening journal., 1918-04-25

before the white man invaded the Pa
cinc Northwest Real totem poles with
the history OF tribes and families
carved into their old structures are
no longer made. and each year sees
some OF the older ones disappear. Some
Evening journal., 1918-04-25

from ample
re e din 6
They cam
not eat the
cash itself.
by slicing
or by cary
ing, and all
our gold
and silver
pelf won't
keep tn e
bove From
sta rv ing.
We've got
to give EN-
solid grub
Evening journal., 1918-04-25

and Orange streets. viii be open every
Sunday. beginning April 2s, between
2 and 7.i5 o'clock for the convcnience
OF soldiers and sailors IN this port and
out OF town guests. Chaperones will
be In attendance.
Evening journal., 1918-04-25
TnrEM PnIEs GOING

VANCOUVER, B c.. April 25.-The
totem poles are going. These quaint
monuments OF vanishing race that
have made the coast OF Britt h Column
bia and Southeastern Alaska famous are
Evening journal., 1918-04-25

are still Standing in their original po-
sltlons. on the Skeena river Some Of
these are said TO be 200 years old.
ST. ANDREw's WELCOMES SOLDIERS
ST. Andrews parish house. Eighth
Evening journal., 1918-04-25

It has been said that "A striking picture is better
than thousand words"
Here is picture that is better than whole
dictionary in enabling you to get at glance the fact
that the Franklin Car is easy to move-and hence,
requires less fuel to move it,
This is actual picture of the little daughter of
W. ]. Doughty of Detroit, pulling Franklin Touring
Car several blocks on a level stretch with her skipping
rope to show why the Franklin goes farthest
gallon of gasoline.
The whole secret is in Franklin Easy-Roling-
one big fundamental behind the fact that sales of
Franklin Scientific Light Weight Cars increased lastyear
1882 against the 1870 increase of all other fine
Easy-Rolling minmized friction and
where there is little friction less power is required to
move a car The Franklin is scientifically free from
friction, drag and weight it converts into sheer
driving energy every of power that the heavy
car wastes in dragging $500 pounds unnecessary
weight
Evening journal., 1918-04-25
Why the Easy Rolling Franklin
is Outselling all Other Fine Cars

II is a fact that the Franklin, on the same amount
of initial power will coast farther than any in the
counuy-a direct result of its Scientific Light Weight.
its Flexible Construction, its Balance and Resiency.
That is why Franklin Cars deliver
20 miles to the gallon of Gasoline. instead of TO-
10000 miles 70 the ser of tires instead of 5000
This easy-rolling, light weight construction ex-
plains the Franklin qualities of easy handling of
instant responsiveness. 1t answers to the throttle
quickly, speeds up easily and takes brake-applicaton
lust as quickly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
PRESIDENT CHEERED
 IN NEW YORK CITY
 BY LARGE CROWDS
Returns to Washington Af- ter Participating in Co., lumbus Day Celebration.
 Mrs. Wilson With Him

New York, October 1s.-President participate ins the Columbus Liberty Day celebration, returned to Washing ton today to await receipt of the off ciaI text of Germany's reply to his re- cent inquiries. Secretary Tumulty was in teIephonic communication with the state department, it was understood, until shortly before the President boarded his train, but was informed that the official text had not yet 1 reached Washington.
 Throughout the day the President re- ceived through the Associated Press a summary of European comment on the German reply. No comment regarding it was forthcoming from the Presi- dents party.
 After breakfast Mir. Wilson received several callers at his hotel, includ- ing Col. F. NJ. House, his confidential adviser; Sir Erie Geddes, first lord of the British admiralty, and several other British officers. Then he left to spend the greater part of the day with his friend, Cleveland H. Dodge, at the lat ter's suburban home nt RiverdaIe, near this city.
 Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. House and Rear Admiral Cary T. Gray son, the President drove from his ho- tel to the Grand Central station in a carriage. As he rode mp Fifth ave- nue crowds recognized and cheered him.
 The trip to Riverdale was made on a special train and at the RiverdaIe station the party was greeted by MT. Dodge, and taken in carriages to his home. As the vehicles passed the River dale Presbyterian church, where it was
 thought the President mirkt attend service, parishiOners standing on the lawn sang the national anthem.
 Mir. Wilson, however, did not attend church today and. returning to this city in the afternoon, he drove around Cen tral park before boarding his train for Washington. Again he was given an
 ovation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
SINKING OF STEAMER
 'LE|NSTER RECALLED BY BRITISH PEOPLE
Stunning Blow Dealt What ever Feeling That Existed in England for Peace
 of Reconciliation

London, October 13.-The sinking of blow to whatever feeling existed in Eng land for peace of reconciliation The affair caused more indignation than any submarine exploit since the sinking of the Lusitania. The contrast between Prince Max's benevolent uterance and Germany's day-by-day military and na- val policies is the text for most of the newspaper sermons on the subject Not only the slaughter of women and chi)- Maru, but the Germans refusal to ex. change prisoners and the stories con- ing from the front of the needless deyas- tation in Belgium and northern Francs are working together to put damper on any sentiment of leniency towards the central powers.
 It appears plain that the German peace proposals are regarded with more dis favor here today than they were a week ago. Even some prominent papers, with paclnst leanings, are demanding punish- ment for the violations of civilized war fare as a necessary part of any peace terms. The words expressed by Arthur J. Balfour, secretary of state for for eign affairs, were symptomatic of the public feeling. MT. Balfour is usually most scrupuloas in his observance of the traditions of diplomacy for polite phrases under all circumstances. The public in- terprets his remarks as sign that the government does not carry any leanings toward a compromise with Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Comment ofAn1ericanPress
 On German Pe PeaceNoteRep

Detroit Free Press: It is far from be- ing an unconditional surrender. There is no certainty that Berlin is not more immediately eager for an armistice than it is for peace terms
 But the chancellor is making plain plea for armistice pending evacuation Such accession is not to be though of in dealing with so disreputable and perfid- ious an enemy as Germany.
 Pittsburg Times: Surrender to Foch and enter a conference with all the al- lies points conceded, is the message that should be flashed to Berlin.
 Philadelphia North American: We do not pretend to deny that Germany's an- swer to President Wilson's queries makes an early peace possible. But IT there is any sanctity in the world- wide demand for a peace of justice and permanency if there is any need for the final overthrow of autocracy ana the destruction of it's military power, then civilization was never nearer 10 the abyss of disaster than it is at this hour.
 Baltimore Sun: If Germany is acting in good faith in it's answer to President Wilson, then, as Secretary McAdoo says, her acceptance of the Presidents de- mands amounts to unconditional surren- der. If so, the war is won. It Is not worth while to go on fighting for some thing that we already possess. Obvious ly the thing to do in these circumstances is to find out whether she is acting In good faith, if what she means by ac- ceptance of the Presidents terms, ana what we mean by it, are one and the same thing.
 Memphis Commercial Appeal: Now, having received answers to the questions he asked, President Wilson should mo- tify Germany E. . the only propositions the allies can consider is unconditional surrender.
 Gathering around a conference taole with the German army intact is danger ous The German army must be de- stroyed and Germany's capacity for an other world war destroyed. That can De accomplished only by dethroning the Hohenzollerns and displacing kultur with democracy.
 New York Herald If the American people have any say" the Ger man plea for an armistice will be grant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
NAL HOFFMAN LANDS
 AT TAYLOR FIELD
 FROM DAYTON, OHIO
Left Dayton at S:45 Saturday Morn ing and Arrived at Montgomery
 2:4O Sunday Afternoon

Montgomery, October 13.-Maj. E. L.. Hoffman, commander of Taylor aviation reached the field this afternoon at 2;4o o'clock after successful trip from Wright field. Dayton, O. Major Hoff- man left Wright field at s:45 a. m. Sat- urday and reached Franklin, Tenn, last night at o'clock, where he spent the night. The start from Franklin was made at 9:45 this morning.
 Speaking of the return trip the major stated that he was forced several times to ascend over the clouds to dodge foggy weather and rainstorms, flying by com pass at these times. At Wright field Major Hoffman and his aide inspected the various planes and motors. which are being experimented upon by the Uni ted States government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14

cisely what he has been working for. and that this will be made plain when the veil of diplomatic secrecy is lifted and the scenes of the great international drama are revealed to the world
 SPECULATION FRUITLESS
 Those who believe that the Presi- dent can accept the German reply point out that he might easily make as the condition of his acceptance Of Prince Maximilian's proposition such an unconditional surrender as indeed might be accomplished on the field or battle, and as well such physical guarantees as might be considered appropriate. One might speculate in- definitely as to what these guaran- tees might be. but in the absence of official guidance it is fruitless.
 Those who distrust the purported change of heart and system on the part of the new German administra- tion pointed out that the ministry or Prince Max is formed on no differ ent basis than that of Count Won Hertling. which preceded it, and that the guarantees which the present German government Is prepared to offer are therefore no better than those which Hertling offered to rev olutionary Russia and led to the peace treaties of Brest-Iitovsk and Bucha- rest
 HERTIlNG'S MINISTRY
 Count Hertling. too. formed his ministry after conferences with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
HITS PORTO RICO AND
 15O ARE KILLED
Red Cross and Consular Service Authorize Use of All Funds That May
 Be Needed

San Juan. Porto Rico, Saturday, Octo. Der 12-(Byi the Associated Press)-One hundred and fifty lives were lost in yesterdays earthquake in Porto Rico, Governor Wager estimated today AL most every town in the island reports damaged property and scattering fatal ities.
 There are unconfirmed reports here of great damage in Santo Domingo from the earthquake. Reports from the in- terior are coming in slowly because of broken communications.
 Another slight shock was felt at 4 o'clock this morning and the people are fearful of a repetition of the experiences lS6S, when series of earthquakes ex- tended over a period of several weeks
 The greatest loss of life from yes- terday's shock was at Mayaguez and Aguadilla, west coast cities, and in the intervening territory.
 The known dead at Mayaguez are given at 40 and at Aguadilla 30, with the num- bers rapidly increasing.
 TIDAL WAVE FATAL
 At Mayaguez 70 per cent of the houses of brick and cement construction are ASpoitcd SilucA oCctiOyGu OI udlldS GU beyond repair. The greatest loss of life there was in the cigar factory of Infan- zon & Rodriguez. a three-story modern concrete building, where several hun dred persons were at work at the time of the disaster. The front of virtually ali of the buildings on the Mayaguez plaza crumbled into the street, killing and injuring people who had rushed out of the buildings into the plaza for safety.
 At Aguadlla the loss of life was due chiefly to the tidal wave which swept over section of the town after the shock
 At Ponce, on the south coast, the known dead are reported to be seven and the injured H.
 Governor Wager. the Red Cross and the military authorities are working to- sether for relief
 Churches, hospitals, schools and pub lie buildings everywhere suffered the greatest damage. San Juan was the least damaged of the large towns. At Maya guez the new Science building of the College of Agriculture was destroyed by a chemical explosion and fire caused by the earthquake. The Red Cross and the consular government has authorized the use of all funds that may be needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
REPORTED 250,OOO CASES INFLUENZA IN
 STATE OF LOUISIANA
Street Cars in New Orleans Allow One Person Standing for Every
 Two Seated


 New Orleans, october 13.-Oscar Dowl- ing. president of the state board of health. estimated tonight there were 250,o00 eases of Spanish influenza in the state New cases in the state at large reported to the state board were S151 City cases reported at the state head quarters numbered 594.
 The United States public health serv- ice was asked tonight to assume charge of a recently acquired emergency hos pital, The Red Cross emergency auto mobile organization was asked to assist in carrying doctors and nurses to va rious points in the city
 The street car company put into eff feet recent orders limiting the number Of passengers so as to allow but one person standing to every two seated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14

table d'hote meal except when confined to few courses and small variety, as on the continent. American plan hotels re- quire guests to write orders, and all menus should be in plain English, actual ly describing the food
 The new regulations affect hotels, res taurants, dining cars, steamships, clubs, and other places where food is sold to be consumed on the premises. In a message to the managers of such establishments the food administrator fully explains the food situation with reference to the war, and tells what the people of the United States must do in the way of saving food in order to make good the pledge which, authorized by the President, he gave to the allies at the recent conference of food controllers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
MOWERS STATEMENT

There is no prospect of a proper end ing of the war before the campaign of the summer of 1919," says Mr. Hoover
 ITO attain victory we must place in France S500,0O0 fighting men with the greatest mechanical equipment that has ever been given to any army While we expect the position on the western front may be improved, from a military point of view, between now and then, there can be no hope of a consummation of the end that we must secure until another year has gone by"
 The food administrator points out that this accomplishment in 1919 will save a host of American lives that will have to be sacrificed if the war continues until 1920. To strike the final blow in 1919 means that we must not only find the men, shipping and equipment for this gigantic army, but that our own army the allied armies and the civil population of the allied countries must, in the mean time. have ample food if their strength is to be maintained. We can do all these things he declared, and l be- lieve we can bring this business to an end II every man, woman and child in the United States tests every action ev- cry day and hour by the one tombstone does this or that contribute to winning the war;"
 We must appreeiabIy decrease our own AiipoilS OI lotuSs IlOldDIy sugar, cO1IG6 and tropical fruits" he says, and points out that while our wheat production this year is better than last, our production of other cereals is less, and our re- sources are no greater than last year However, he says, Tit is possible for us to give Europe it's vastly increased requirements and at the same time have a margin over the quantity necessary to maintain our own health and strength"
 The food administrator finds we shall apparently have sufficient sugar to take care of the present rate of consumption and to provide for the extra drain of the allies, and sufficient coffee if wasteful- ness in brewing the beverage is elim- mated. Of our own products there must be a reduction in consumption and waste of foodstuffs and of meats and fats; that is to say, pork, beef, poultry dairy products and vegetable-oil products. Stress is laid, however, upon the fact that the food administrat tion does not wish curtailment in the use of milk for children.
 Patriotic proprietors of public eating places demand enforcible rules for their own protection against the stacker in their business. The federal food ad- ministrators of the various states will enforce these orders against those not sufficiently patriotic to follow them vol untarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
CHIEF PRESLEY OF ATLANTA FIRE DEPART
 MENT BACK ON JOB
On Account of Severe Attack of Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble Had Been Con-
 fined to His Home
 for Many Weeks
Vi-To-Na Brings Him Reliei

First Assistant Chief Presley, 77 West Cain Street. Atlanta, Georgia, says:
 of the worst cases of rheumatism a man ever had. also had blood and kid ney troubles. My limbs became terribly IT could scarcely lace my shoes. My stomach was bloated terribly and I simply felt awful all the time. My condition finally got so bad that had to take to the bed.
 Tt was suggested to me by a friend one day to try VI-TO-NA. I laughed at the suggestion. because l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14

ed as to Bulgaria. There must be imfne- diate transfer to the armies of the vic torious allies of all the German arms and munitions of war . Uncondi- tional surrender l. must be fol- lowed by the punishment demanded by justice.
 New York World: Coming from any honest and respectable government, such a reply as Germany has made to Presi- dent Wilson's inquiries might safely be accepted as an unconditional surrender. Coming from the German government
 <. it must be accepted for what 1t is-an offer of surrender without
 . security whatsoever for com pliance with any provisions or promise.
 Washington Post: The mere fact that Germany ostensibly accepts President Wilson's programme of world peace does not justify anyone in presumlng that President Wilson must proceed to nego- tiate with the enemy. There may De a thousand reasons why he will not do so, and one reason alone IS sufticlent- the enemy is unbeaten. No peace con- ference will be held while Germany holds a sword in her hand.
 Chicago Tribune: While the German army is still in formidable being to en- ter into discussion is to invite disaster. An armistice purchased at the price or mere evacuation of invaded terrltorles would be an excellent bargain for Ger many from the point of view of the pres ent periIous German military situation. We should be foolish, indeed, to grant II.
 Louisville Courier Journal: The man in the White House must draft the pro- gramme of civilization in its future deal ings with the despoiler; that he and ms colleagues of the allied governments Will permit the Hun to retire to his bloody lair still a belligerent is unthlnkable. The arms of Germany and Austria must be stacked on the battle line Wait for him (the PresidenD before you talk or even think peace.
 New York Times: Surrender, not an armistice must be the condition prece- dent to any talk about peace. No peace can be made with the Hohenzol- lerns Peace must be signed in behalf of Germany by an authority hav- ing neither the will nor the power to seize the next favorable occasion to be- gin a new war of imperial ambition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Minnesota and Wisconsin
 Forest Fires Take Death
 7oH and Destroy Property
i've Hundred Dead Thousands Homeless Millions of Dol lars in Property Lost-Charred Ruins of Depopuated
 Abandoned Towns Accentuate General Desolation

Duluth Mnn, October 13Idcon the list of the this reluctant to estimate the number of dead, little cial information be obtained  dcaed that death might Duluth Mnn October 13Wh probably
 
 millions dollars imberland tonight smoulding firetckn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Conservative Faction
 Objects to Agreement

Amsterdam, October ls.-Serious ob- jection to the acceptance Of the condi- tions laid down in President Wilson's reply to the German note was communi- cated to Imperial Chancellor Prince Max imilian on Thursday by the conserva- tive faction of the Reiehstag, accord ing to the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin correspondent saw D bodies piled in | fire-swept building. On road leading out of Moose Lake at least 100 bodies were strewn here and there A relief worker reported that in cellar between Moose Lake and Kettle river there were 30 bodies piled in heap.
 Reports received here late tonight said that Cass Lake and Grand Rapids on the western edge of the fire zone, were out of danger due to the heroic work of citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14

Having weathered the storm of Jim Jeffries' terrible body blow in the third, l came out for the fourth full of con fidence. Jeff all along had been aiming his attack at my amidship section. He had landed several times earlier in the fight-but never with force. But he gor home pile-driver in that third and when it failed to flatten me it made me fee! that I could take any amount of back for more. So It was with even more spirit than had shown in the other rounds that l opened up on Jeff in the fourth. as the following description from the news papers will show 5#
 ROUND FOUR.
 "Corbett rushed with the tap of the gong, but Jeff went into clinch. Com ing out Corbett hooked a right to Jeff 1r1es wind and tried again and landed Before Corbett could get away Jeffries sent left to. the stomach. They went to the ropes Jeff landed two light blows to the body and Corbett breaking away. struck his left twice into Jeffs face Jeff followed Corbett to the center Of the ring where Corbett landed two more left jabs. Jeffries swung vicious right for Corbett's head but missed and Cor belt cut in with another left to the face Jeffries caught Corbett on the jaw with another left to the face. Jeffries caught Corbett on the jaw with a right hook that jared the former champion, but he came right back at Jeffries with two blows to the face. In the rally which followed Corbett had the better of the argument. Corbett's round
 ROUND FIVE
 'Corbett led left which was short Jeff swung right-and it was short. Corbett then landed left fo the face and Jeff hammered Corbett's ribs with a right. Corbett landed heavily on Jeff's nose and Jeff rushed him. Corbett side stepped and then sent home left to the face. Once more Jeff rushed and Cor bett met it by sending a hard right to the heart and then crossed to the chin with a hard left that staggered Jeffries. Corbett went in at Jeff but Jeff met the rush and pounded the smile off Cor betts face with a brace of rights to the stomach Before Corbett could retaliate Jeff landed twice on the chin and once more to the stomach. Then Corbett got busy and sent lefts to Jeff's head Cor bett's round by shade
 ROUND SIX.
 "Jeffries rushed and swung a wild left but Corbett tucked, landed a left to the nose and then they clinched. As they broke, Corbett feinted for the stomach and as Jeffries bent low Corbett whipped a right to Jefrs jaw that had real force behind it. Gorbett grinned at Jeff-and Jeff grinned back. The show of good nature between the two men, and then repartee even during the most critical moments of the fighting, was novel sit uation for a prize ring. Jeff rushed Corbett into clinch As the two big bodies crashed together it made a sound that jared the building. Corbett landed two blows to the body in the clinch and tfen. as they came out of it Corbett | hooked a left to Jeffs head. Jeff came back with left to the body and then missed a right for the head. As Jeff swung wild Corbett jabbed him twice on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Sunday Dragnet

Twenty negroes were arrested last night by Officers Lyons, Vaughn, Self Newby and Brown and placed in the city jail. charged with gaming. Of this number two were women.