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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Natural Heating Plant.

During severe winter weather range
cattle in the Bad Lands of western
North Dakota are seen now and then
congregated about great assure In
red. naked hillside. Investigation shows
that warm current of air rising
through the assure from burning coal
bed underneath has attracted them.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
improving.

Robbie had been studying hts grand
fathers face, which was very much
wrinkled.
well, Bob" said the old gentleman,
do You like my faceT
"Yes, grandpa said Bohhie. ITS
IN awful nice fnce, but Why don't you
have 1t lroned2'
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28

Tests made in England Of raium rs
an mid 70 plant growth hare shown
TINT ii II most effective when used ir
the proportion Of one-seyen.hutdredth
Of gram 10 ton of soil.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
GERMANS MARCH
TOWARD PETROCRAD
News of Capture of Capital Is
Hourly Expected.
U. S. AMBASSADOR IN FLIGHT
Francis Notifies State Department He
Is leaving-Russ Fight Invaders
at PskoV-Bolshevik Move
Headquarters to Camp.

Washington, Feb. 27-News of the
capture of Petrograd by the German
military forces now advancing rapidly
toward the Russian capital Qf it has
not already been taken) is hourly ex-
pected.
The state department announced the
receipt of cablegram from David II.
Francis, the American ambassador at
Petrograd, which said that, while the
bolsheviki had agreed to the German
peace terms, the Germans were con-
tinuing TO advance rapidly into Rus
STA.
Ambassador Francis message was
sent Monday afternoon and stated
that at that time the German forces
were within eight hours of the, cap
ital.
Envoy Believed Out OF City.
Ambassador Francis informed the
department that he was leaving Petro-
grad Immediately "if he can" This
was interpreted as meaning that by
this time the ambassador was well on
his way eastward.
The envoy said that he was leaving
with the diplomatic representatives of
Japan, China and Siam.
Reds Fight for Pskov.
London, Feb. GA Petrograd dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany says:
THAT resistance to the German ad
to 10 cI,A htr hn
ports of fighting which continues in
the vicinity of Pskov 100 miles south
west of Petrograd This town has
changed hands several times. The
German detachments which first en-
tered Pskov We're very small, but they
nave since been REINFORCED.
There is general belief that the
Germans are moving forward hastily
because supplies of ammunition worth
400,000,000 rubles ($206000,000) are
concentrated in the neighborhood of
Pskov The Russians. however. are
taking measures to guard the railway
and are sending more Soviet troops to
PSkOv."
Later advlces say that the Soviet
armies are now everywhere resisting
the invaders.
The capture of Pskoy by theg err
mans was announced in the official
statement issued at Berlin.
Red Headquarters Moved.
The bolshevik headquarters have
been transferred from the Smolny in
stitute in Petrograd TO military
camp according 10 -arother' Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Petrograd,
dated Monday,
At this camp the workmen of the
ing red banners and fighting detach-
meuts are being formed continually.
1t is reported that the council of
peoples commissares, which forms the
bolshevik governing body, has decided
to remain at the Smolny institute, au-
though the military activities have
been shifted elsewhere.
Germans Take Kolenkowitz
Berlin, Feb. 27.-General Won LIN
singens forces, operating in Volhynia,
have captured the town of Kolenko-
WITT by storm, the German general
staff announced.
Petrograd Entrenches.
PetrOgrad, Feb. 27.-Blaring sirens
awoke sleeping Petrograd, signifying
to the inhabitants that the Germans
had entered Pskov. The blasts of the
whistles also served as summons to
begin digging trenches for the defense
of the capital.
PRIZE CHIp E0ES hEP0IIMN
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28

Boston. Feb. 20 Nine persons were
burned 70 death III n fire which de-
stroyed the Miller farmhouse and barn
OF East Peabody. Mr. and Mrs. Nor.
ris Miller their three children and
four farm hands were the victims
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Liberty Loan Interest Hioher.

Washington, Feb. 27.-"1he next LIB
erty loan will bear interest at n mte
of Az per cent" said Represer tative
Meeker Of Missouri. on the floor ~ the
house II have that Information Ci.
rect"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
LANE ASKS MINE PROBE
Secretary Requests Congress to Pro-
vide $25o,oo0 for an lnves-
tipation.

Washington, Feb. &c. TO make use
of minerals available az home and
save ships now used to import them
for war industries, Secretary Lane
asked congress 10 provide $4,000 for
an investigation.
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WORLD COAL RECORD BROKEN
American Mine In Indiana Holsted
5,9t1 Tons In Eight Hours
Time.

vincennes, Ind. Feb. 27.--The
worlds record for coal production In
eight hours time, held by an Illinois
mine, was shattered when the Ameri-
rnn mine, located in this county, hoist
cd J,911 tons.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Rate Raise Refused

Topeka. KIM Feb % Railroads
I'm Kansas must continue TO haul
freight 1T the present rates, lhp state
public utilities commission announced
III refusing the application for m IN.
crease Of % per cent.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
chlcano Iackle KIlleA

Washington Feb. 22.-One man was
killed and two fatally injured by an
explosion On the armorcd cruiser Mon.
tana laat Monday. Charles W. pauIy
221 Thirty third place, Chicago, died
on the way 10 the hospital.
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Not Much Taste.

"You hear good deal about the
queens taste."
''Wellf"
"Bnt, Judging by their pictures. som
81 these queens look very dowdy."
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Air Fatalities Total 81.

Washington Feb. %. Although
there have been 81 fatalities Mt army
aviation training camps In this com.
trv the denth record was described bv
Secretary Of War Baker as remark.
ably low
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
WORLD COAL RECORD BROKEN
5,911 Tons in Eight Hours
Time.

Vincennes, Ind. Feb. 27.--The
worlds record for coal production in
eight hours time, held by an Illinois
mine. was shattered when the Amerl
can mine, located in this county, hoist
I'D 5,gl1 tons.
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British War Expeneea

london Feb q Great Britain
spent s40o000oo day for fhe four
weeks ended February 10 This stota-
ment was given 20 the house II com.
mons III Andrew Bonar Law. chancel.
Tor of the ezchequer.
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Terry Meoovern Ia Dead

New York Feb. q Terry Meow
ern, former worlds lightweight cham
pion, died AZ the Kings county hos
pltal On Friday Pneumonia ana KID
ney trouble complicated with other
ailments. brought on the boxers deatb
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RosenwaId 70 Out. Rumor.

Washington, Feb 25.--Accordlne to
reports in official circles Julius Rosen.
valid Of Chicago viii shortly retire
from his duties ns chairman OF the
committee on supplies Of the council
of national defense.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
The Way Of It.

"Jane married n paradox"
@Ilow was that?"
"She thought her husband was "a
al man. but after marriage ha
iroyed to be always short"
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Baok a, wo,L

New York, Feb. 23-The 900 long
shoremen Of the Southern Steamship
company who had been Oh strike for
y Jew days returned 70 work follow
ing adjustment Of outstanding differ.
ences.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Beautiful Ruenna Aires.

There nre In the city of Buenos
Aires NJ parks, promenndcs, and plazas
with n total aren Il about 10,T2T,0Oo
square meters ,about 2.Ge0 acres).
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Poor policy.

Remember this. my boy"
"Whatle
You'll never get my glory for your
self letting the other fellow do IT,"
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j. S. TROOPS KILL
AND TAKE: HUNS
IN PATROL RAID
loin With French and Pierce
Foes Lines; Fighting
Is Sharp.
GERMAN GUNS ARE ACTIVE
Americans and Allies Make Successful
Attack In Chemin des Danes Sec
tor-Take Two Officers and
Twenty Men.

With the American Army in France,
Feb. 26.-An American patrol in the
Chemin DIES Danes sector, in conjunc-
ton with a French patrol. penetrated
few hundred yards into the German
lines and captured two German OFF,
GERS, twenty men and one machine gun.
There was some sharp fighting and
number of the enemy were killed and
wounded. There were no American
casualties. The Franco-American pa
troll was under command of French
officer.
The news quickly spread along the
American front and developed keen
competitive spirit among the men.
The Boche artillery got the range Of
village late Saturday afternoon and
shelled II vigorously. The streets were
full of officers and men.
Artillery Opens Quickly
With the arrival of the first shell
they vanished into dugouts and bitches.
one officer found he had jumped into
the exposed side of ditch. When a
shell exploded near him he scurried
into Il house and signaled the Ameri-
can guns.
The Yankee artillery began pounding
the Germans, who soon ceased firing
Telephone service between the trenches
and the rearmost positions was sus-
pended for a time, and only couriers
used, In an effort to get message
back as quickly as possible, under the
most difficult conditions.
Men from rest camps at all points
were rushed TO the front in motor
trucks, where they were modified to
repeI a general attack. The maneuver
was executed In the most approved
manner. Brisk artillery engagements
continue, the American guns holding
their own despite superior enemy OBJ
servation facilities. Two days rain
has resulted in knee-deep mud along
the whole front.
Saturday night and Sunday the Ger
man b0mbardment on various points
within the American lines northwest
of Toul was considerably more intense
than usual. Monday the enemy, who
was more active in many ways, APP
parentIy was using stlIl more guns
than customary
Little damage was done by the bonn
hardmenI, although three men were
slightly wounded.
Saturday night the enemy patrols
made persistent efforts to penetrate
the American wire 2efenses. hut with
out success. One patrol was fired upon
and driven off while wire cutting, prob
ably preparatory to a contemplated
raid
Large troop movements are going on
back Of the enemy lines during the
night
Get Own Medicine.
The Germans Saturday tried the tao
tics OF concentrating artillery fire on
one Of the American positions, appar-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Get Own Medicine.

The Germans Saturday tried the tao
tics OF concentrating artillery fire on
one Of the American positions, appar-
emily with the purpose of obllterat-
ing IT,
The American guns Immediately
punished the German batteries with a
double heavy retaIatory fire and then
swept the enemy lines with vicious
barrage, undoubtedly inhicting consld-
cradle damage.
The German guns promptly ceased
fire. Whether they were sllenced or
stopped firing for other reasons Is un-
known, but since that time hardly a
shot has been fired from that point.
American patrols worked freely,
without interference.
The Germans have dropped into the
American trenches an entirely new
type Of bomb. resembling Il baseball.
No damage was done.
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Germans Take Kolenkowitz.
Petrograd Entrenches.

Petrograd, Feb. 27.-Blaring sirens
awoke sleeping Petrograd, signifying
to the inhabitants that the Germans
had entered Pskov. The blasts of the
whistles also served as summons to
begin digging trenches for the defense
Of the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
CLAYTON

Clanton, May 23.-(Special) )-After the speaking at the courthouse by J. O. Mid dleton and Prof. Mcdonald, the young men who are to leave for camp of in struction will be entertained on the lawn at the home of Judge and Mrs. l.. H. Reynolds and ice cream and cake served by Misses Willie Belle Sartor Winnie Reynolds, Annie Reynolds and Gertrude Popwell.
 pr. F. c. Mayo, pastor of the Firs Methodist church here who delivered al able baccalaureate address at the clos. ing exercises of the Chiffon County Higf school on "Other Foundation Can NJ Man Lay is proving his faith by hi; works. He is going to have service ir the Methodist church during the entire day of May 90.
 Similar services will be held at the First Baptist church. From these facts it can be readily seen that the people of this little city are not forgetting the fact that God is the source of all light.
 H. B.. Oliver. treasurer of the Red Cross fund drive, was in Clanton and secured the services of Judge L. H. Key holds to visit with him different sec tions of Chiffon county and talk Red Cross matters to the people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Local Boards Officially Informed of Registration
 of the Glass of 191S'

Montgomery, May 23.-(Special. )-Local draft boards were notified by the state military department today that they will have charge of the new registration in their districts June when all persons who have become 21 since June 5, 1917 or will become 21 on or before June 5, 1918, will be registered for military serv ice. Instructions have already been de- livered to the locaf boards and they have been notified to give all information to those affected by the Presidents procla- nation.
 The registration will be started at ' a. n June 5, and the records will be closed at 9 p. m. Any. person eligible for military service and not already reg istered may be punished severely for failing to register and attempting to avoid military service. Persons who have become 21 since the last registration and who are already in the military or naval service are not required to register. Beat registrations will not be held and each person must go to the office of the local board at the county seat.
 Adjt Gen. G. J. Hubbard believes about 90. GOO will be registered in Alabama He has informed the local boards that they should do all in their power to place the urgency of the order before all men af- fected, as a person may be sent to the federal prison for failing to register
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
All Heads of War Work Boards Made Members
 State Defense Council

Montgomery, May 2.-(Special) Governor Henderson today announced the appointment of the head of each war work in Alabama as member of the executive committee of the state council of defense. This act was in compliance with the request of the OK ecutive committee and Lloyd M. Hoop er chairman of the state council, sev- eral days ago. Those who automati- cally become members of the commit tee follow: Crawford Johnson of Bir- mingham. chairman of the state War Savings Stamp committee; Dr. c. c. Thach of Auburn. head of the mechan- ical college work Mrs. J. F. Hooper of Selma head of womens work; S. P. Kennedy Of Anniston, state fuel ad- ministrator; w. J. Leppert of New Or leans head of Red Cross for gulf divi- sion: T. J. Crittenden of Birmingham chairman of four minute men. and w. D. Wellborn of Montgomery, repre- sentative of Red Cross.
 Governor Henderson also appointed George T. Puntenney of Montgomery as member of the state council of defense as the successor of Paul Ste- venson, who moved from Alabama, and assigned him to the publicity coEl . mittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
AMUSEMENT s
At the Lyric

Lyric patrons-and they packed the the atre at two performances Thursday eve ning-enjoyed one of the best bills of the season. Somewhere in France" proved a breath from the trenches, and it was presented in such realistic manner that one forgot he was really not to go over the top with the boys in the sketch.
 The skit is presented by four capable performers, all of whom possess excellent voices. The piece was written by John Barclay, from observations on the French front, and he plays the part of the Coekney soldier. He is ably assisted by Roy Torrey, Charles Walt and Horace Ruwe There's a Long, Long Trail, ? Keep the Home Fires Burning" are the song features while recitation of the poem, 'St. Julion,' by John Barclay is thrilling and impressive. The act is Well presented and is worthy of headline honors.
 A Japanese artist, Tameo Kajoyama, amazes with his wonderful writing pro clivities. He writes words upside down and backwards, and right side up and forward and in every other conceiva ble manner. In fact, what this young fel- low can't do with the pen, or chalk rath- CT, can hardly be done. He was received with prolonged applause and his act was one of the striking features of the pro gramme The Apollo trio present a startling exhibition of athletics and per form wonderful feats. They are among the worlds most powerful athletes and their demonstrations of muscular skill was astonishing.
 Jane Barber and Jerome Jackson strike a responsive chord in Nothing Serious Just Mirth and Melody" Jackson is long, tall and lanky, and Miss Barber is inclined to be a little stouter than tht average. They sing some songs and tel some stories and do both in excellent fashion They received much merited ap plause Down Nonsense Lane" is the title of the act that introduces Fred Sos man and Gladys Sloan. Both are favoritt entertainers Sosman sings well and pos sesses a pleasing personality, while il Miss Sloan he has a pleasing partner who wears some pretty as we'll as dar ing costumes. The Screen Telegrams among other interesting scenes, show what is going on at the governments big shipbuilding plants. The new Lyric bil is pleasy. entertaining and altogether in teresting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
BASEBALL PLAYERS
 UNDER WORK OR
 FIGHT REGULATION
General Crowder Will Make No Decision Until Case Is Brought Through Of-
 ficial Channel

Washington, May 23.-Whether the new work or fight army draft regulation announced today shall apply to profess sional ball players and therby probably put the big leagues out of business for the period of the war. will not be de- cided until the point is raised on appeal to the provost marshal generals office after the regulation becomes effective July l.
 The war department was bombarded with queries on the subject soon after the new regulation was made public. At first it was indicated ball players cer- tainly would be classed among those in nonuseful occupations who must seek new jobs or go into the army. Pro- vost Marshal General Crowder an- nounced, however that there would be no decision until a case arose through of ficial channels, and later the war de- partment issued this formal statement:
 No ruling as to whether baseball
 players or persons engaged in golf,
 tennis. or any other sport, come un-
 der the regulations regarding idlers
 or nonessential pursuits, will be made
 until specific case has been appealed
 to the provost marshal generals of-
 flee"
 Secretary Baker explained that the status of baseball players had been dis cussed before the regulation was ap- proved and it was agreed that the ques- tion could not be disposed of until al the facts relating to the effect upon the baseball business had been brought out through the hearing of case appealed from a local board.
 The secretary did not profess to know how seriously application of the rule tt professional ball players would affec the leagues He did not know that . large majority of the major league play CTS were of draft age and were ex. empted only because of dependents. but on the contrary was under the impression that most of them were outside the draft limits
 The paragraph of the new regulation which may touch the ball players is 2 subdivision of the enumeration of classes affected and says: Persons, including ushers and other attendants, engaged ir and occupied in and In connection with games. sports and amusements, except ing actual performers in legitimate con certs, operas or theatrical performances. ,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
DO YOU KNOW THIS BIRMINGHAM MAN?

Hully gee, here's Hugh Hill. Nope, he is not promoting an Elks minstrel for some charity benefit, he is going.stronger than thas, Hugh is "diggin' in, so to speak, in behalf of the Fed Cross second war fund
 You may not know it, but Hugh is get ting 10 be some amusement bug There are several reasons for this. or course, the first one is that he is just dead set on giving Birmingham people a regular amusement park at East Lake, and in the managerial role he is getting by true to his old ''pepperino' and 'end man" form. Of course, he is being bit hindered by his esteemed friend, Doc Carlyle ct al., but that is a mere bag of shells, comparatively speaking, when you consider that the people want what Hugh has to offer them every day anft Sunday included. There is another req son, also, and it may be defined in the nature of a monthly stipend that he has to earn to keep the old home fires burn ing in the winter and the ice and milk man stopping in the summer, for the city of Birmingham feeds and clothes him for his service sat East Lake.
 But tcday is Hughs big day at East Lake, and he is asking every red blooded Americana to be there to enjoy Italy Day and to bring along some spending money, so that the Red Cross war fund kitty may be sweetened considerably on their percentage, which Ellis Brown and his associates at the city hall have arranged to deliver to the local campaign committee following the checking up of the receipts tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-24
Alabama Soldiers From French Front to Speak
 in Towns of Nebraska

Montgomery. May 23.-(Special) ) Private John NJ. Andrews of I.aFayctte, member of the Rainbow division who was returned to America to make pa triotic addresses and who has been touring Alabama under the direction of the Alabama council of defense for two weeks. received orders Thursday to report to the chairman of the Ne- braska council of defense at Lincoln Monday. and all engagements in Ala bama were cancelled by the state coun- cil at once. Private Andrews wH spend the remainder of the week wi his relatives in Chambers county.
 Reports from all towns where he appeared with pr. George Lang, execu- tive secretary of the state council, show that large crowds greeted him and that his appeal for full support of the Red Cross in the second drive was effective.
 Dr. Lang was forced to cancel his speaking engagements also, because of i'll health. During the past 10 days he has spoken from two to four times each day and his throat has become so irritated that he has little voice.