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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-03-08

Reports from Russia indicate that the
Bolshevik government probably will not
keep its engagement with the Germans to
latiy next Tuesday the peace compact
agreed upon at Brest-Litovsk, The
evacuation of Petrograd by the Bolshevili
government and the populacc already has
begun, and Trotzky, the foreign minister,
has announced that the leaders OF the
revolution are prepared to fall back, even
to the TRIAL mountains, which separate
Great Russia from Siberia, and proclaim
n holy war, in order to circumvent the
plans Of the Geimaps to make the rcvolu-
ton unsuccessful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-03-08

While many men will be called out
during the present year To fill up the
army and complete its organization,
war department. plans do not call for
the creation of any additional divisions
in 1918. The announcement concerning
the second draft expected soon from
Provost Marshal General Crowdcr may
outline the manner in which the fewer
than 100000 men-probably not much
in excess of S00,000-are to be sum
moned gradually during the year to
complete the existing organizations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1918-03-08

Col Theodore Roosevelt, who sub
mitted to two surgical operations in the
Roosevelt hospital in New York. two
weeks ago, was able to leave that institu-
ton Monday. He said he was feeling
bully His physicians announced that
he might be permanently deaf in his left
eur and that it would be sometime before
he would regain normal physical condi-
ton. Col Roosevelt hopes to be able to
fill speaking engagements in Maine
March %
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
ANNIVERSARY COMMENT

Amsterdam, Saturday, April 6.-Neary
all the German newspapers received here
contain long articles devoted to the an
niversary of the entry of the United
States into the war. Many journals in
dulge in speculation regarding the wis
flict against Germany and some come to
the conclusion that ii was unwise to
array the United States against the
fatherland.
The -Taeglische Rundschau says Ger
many lost her last chance to keep the
United States out when she failed to
prevent President wilson's reelection be-
cause of his anti-German leanings."
But" says the newspaper, lit is well
to remember that Mr.. Wilson will soon
come forward with another peace prop
osition."
The Kreu Zeitung says:
1.-THE U-boat was a useful pretext for
America to enter the war and we sup
Piled it. 1t enabled President Wilson
effectually to conceal his true war mo-
tives. We thoroughly misread American
sentiment
The Berliner Tageblatt refuses to be-
lieve American help can bring victory to
the entente. Continuing, it says:
Americas economic assistance now
has passed its zenith. The seizures of
German, Austro- Hungarian, Dutch and
Swedish shipping, aggregating 100000
tons, constitutes entente'S last reserves
which in three months probably will be
disposed Of by our U-boats. Then the
entente will be faced with the final
question whether new construction can
keep pace with the losses by U-boats !"
The Weizer Zeitung says America has
fallen short of the entente's expectations
and cannot fulfill them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Lumber Prices Show
Increase at Houston

Lumber prices show a steady increase
in price brought about by supply and
demand conditions, says special from
Houston to the American Ilumberman.
But the increased price of lumber has
not kept pace with other leading COM
modities Lumber prices now at an
average are only about SO thousand
more than the prevailing prices in 1905
when the prices were at their highest
for years Since the beginning OF the
war lumber prices have probably ad-
yanccd about 40 per cent in the race OF
the greatly increased cost of running
the mills Labor has grown scarce and
has to be paid increased wages to meet
the increased cost of living. The trans
portation problem has been constant
worry to the lumberman and still his
product has not advanced in keeping
with other commodities. Many other
articles have increased from so per
cent to goo per cent since the great
war was begun. The lumber mills OF
the country gave the shipyards all the
timber they had promised on June
by the middle of March. This shows
that the lumber people are more than
two months ahead of their schedule.
The shipyards have all the timber they
want in their yards and all they have
to do is to put the timbers together.
Much interest has been aroused by
the dispatches from Washington indi
eating that two Of the large national
guard mobilization camps in Texas,
those at Fort Worth and Waco, are to
be transformed into wooden canton
ments at a cost of probably $1,000. 900
at each point. 1t has been stated re-
peatedly that the national guard camp
at Houston is to be permanent and at
this time several hundred thousand dol
lars are being spent on additional
buildings and other improvements.
Contractors are now assembling
workers in Houston to be used at Ell
lington Field at Houston. where avta-
tors are being trained, in constructing
eight additional hangers which will
care for 4S airplanes.
The lumbermeE are watching de-
yelopments in regard to the enlarges
ments Or the army camps with much
interest as much lumber will be need
ed. The mills are having no trouble
in furnishing lumber to the govern
ment as needed and thcre Will be plenty
OF timber on hand when the governs
ment calls for it to be used at the army
camps 1t is stated from Washington
that final decision as to engagements
of army camps viii not be made until
Secretary Of War Baker returns from
France.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Three Circuit Judges Want
to Try Joseph Peake

Mobile April 6.--(Special. Three cir
cult court judges and federal attorneys
attached to the United States district
court, southern district of Alabama. are
engaged in legal battle for the right
70 try Joseph Peake. alias Reuben City,
der, a federal narcotic agent. Peake
was indicted on a charge of grand lar
ceny in connection with the holdup of
James Lenford. seaman, here last
February.
Soon after the holdup. United states
District Attorney Alex d. Pitts an
peared in the inferior criminal court
and made plea for Peake's release II
was refused Later r. C. Brooks. a
taxi chauffeur, was tried in the circuit
court and sentenced to two years IN ths
penitentiary. it being charged that he
was one Of the party. Friday Peake,s
case was called for trial. Assista NJ
United States Attorney H. T. Pearues
announced to Judges Saffold Berney. NJ
r. Leigh and Claude Grayson, when
reake failed to show up for trial, that
tne case mad been transferred to the
United states district court, to be pa ssed
on by Judge r. T. Erwin. An affidavit
py Attorney Pitts stated that Peake was
on the Cedar Point road at the time on
government business.
Assistant County Solicitor j. f. Court
ney replied to this that Peake was on
the road on Joy ride and that it
was proven in the inferior court that
there was no opium at the Murray place
where It is stated, Peake went to inves
tigate. Further. Courtney contends that.
the robbery of Lenford was a"frame-up' y
On representation OF Attorney Pegues
that the United States district court
would take Jurisdiction in the matter
the three circuit judges ordered Attor-
ney Courtney to make every effort to
have Peake's case restored to the docket
Of the circuit court. The solicitor was
instructed to file motion in the federal
court to have the case transferred back
to the circuit court. Courtney insists
he has evidence Of Peake's guilt, and
before surrendering him he will carry
the case to the United States court OF
appeals. and If necessary to the supreme
court of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Former Alabama Cavalry,
NoU I17th Field Artillery,
Is Presented With CoLors
Miss Lula Palmer of Monevallo Makes Touching Presen-
tation Speech, and Stawart Alabamians Promise 10
Return (Some of Them) From "Over There"
With the Flag Unstaned and in Honor
ny GEORGE NJ. SPARKS

i Macon, April Especial l-"Some day
us-bring it back with honor unstained y
This was the pledge of the nth field
artillery, former Alabama cavalry,
through Col. Bib Graves to Miss Lulu
Palmer. pretty sponsor from Montevallo,
Friday afternoon when she presented the
artillery with colors, the gift of Ala
bamians to their boys of the Dixie di-
vision who probably will soon be keep
ing their promise somewhere in
France"
1t was an impressive and even touch
ing scene at Artillery hill, Camp Wheel
er, when with the entire regiment
Strengthened stalwart-an inspiring sight
drawn up before her, Miss Palmer
handed the banner to the color sergeant
She was introduced by DR.. c. G.
Thach. president of Auburn Polytechnic
institute.
1t was message of love, confidence
and Godspeed she brought from her
state to the fine body of men in khaki.
II come to you with message of love
and Godspeed from many friends both
old and young" Miss Palmer said, as
she held the standard, flashing in the
April sun, ready for presentation. This
message is sent not in letter or tele-
gram, but in the red, the blue and the
golG of this standard, their gift to you.
"They babe me tell you its red ex-
presses their love for you; its blue, their
faith in you, and its gold the hope of a
new and brighter day because of you.
They want you to know the magic
qualities of this banner. 1t can bring
givers and receivers so close together
that their hearts touch, no matter what
separates them, and it speaks one, and
what it says:
BE brave; be loyal; be steadfast be
true"
Colonel Graves. in making response to
the presentation assured the people of
Alabama that the men of the 117th field
artillery will carry the standard with
them to France.
wen take it with us and as long as
we live will remember the gift and the
givers," he said. and Wen bring it
blackstone of us--bring it back with
honor and unstained."
The batteries of the 117th field artillery
formed in order on the drill field while
Battery d, commanded by Capt. IL. s.
Long. and preceded by the regimental
band, who were mounted went through
the ceremony of escort to the standard.
Concluding the ceremony, "colors' was
sounded by the buglers and then came
the customary salute to the colors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08


esf but that numbers of Birmingham
folks call to thank the Plant Juice man
az Norton's Drug store. for what this
great remedy has done for them, and
to congratulate him on his phenome-
nal success in this city.
Only recently ME- Il. e. Fennelly.
who resides at the Capitol Park Inn.
corner Seventh and Twentieth street.
birmingham. and who is a well know n
baker gave the following:
II have suffered from rheumatism
for years. 1t affected my back and
legs. have taken all kinds OF medi-
cines. electric treatments and baths,
but got no results. and never SCENT d
to get relief My stomach was in bad
shape from indigestion and dyspepsia
! was nervous and restless and at
night could not sleep. / had terrible
pains throughout my body and was
heated from the gas in my stomach
had headache, was bilious and
dizzy and all the time my food did me
no good, as I got no nourishment from
what little was able to eat l began
to take your medicine. Plant Juice,
and l can truthfully say for publica-
tier, that 1 have taken three bottles
and have not an ache or pain at all.
enjoy all of my meals and. can eat
what r wish; sleep fine at night, and
feel better than ! have for years I
feel that | owe this testimonial 10
Plant Juice for what ii has done for
me-
The Plant Juice man Is at Norton's
Drug store. corner Second avenue and
twentieth street. in Birmine lam,
where he is daily meeting the. local
public and introducing and explaining
the merits Of Plant Juice. Free SAM
ples given. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
GERMAN NEWSPAPER
comment ON GREAT
SPEECH OF WILSON
They Also Carry Long Arti-
cles on Anniversary of
Americas Entry Into
the War

Amsterdam, April IA semi-official
statement was issued in Berlin today
commenting on the speech made by
President Wilson at Baltimore on Satur-
day night. 1t says:
President Wilson turns the historical
events upside down. The world knows
that the gigantic struggle nov being
fought in the west is consequence of
the will of the entente for war.
President Wilson now calls for force
to the utmost, and in so doing, at last
clearly describes the policy of the Amer
leans and their allies; namely, force
against everything that opposes them.
Germany will not suffer from this yoke
OF force.
MIR. Wilson's speech is propaganda
speech for the new American war loan.
IL is the best possible propaganda for
our own loan. since it shows what it
would mean for Germany to lose the
war"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

MeatIe days
produc
be sold by the
cities
in
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be vh..
of
OF
Rye nota subst afte March
nours Rrita
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.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

A distinguished assemulage of t4AIabam-
ians attended the presentation ceremo-
MES, Brig. Gen. r. e. Steiner of Ala
bama and Brig. Gen j. j.. Hayden.
commanding the artillery brigade stood
with the Alabama party during the GER
cmonies.
DIR. Thach delivered presentation ad-
dress prior to the ceremonies. He was
introduced by Or. Theodore Fl. Jack,
who represented the University of Ala
bama, and acted as master of ceremo-
MES.
ITO some Of you / bring the greetings
of your old college, he said, 'Where for
Il season as in limpid pool of boyhood
days you passed the happiesti period Of
life-University of Alabama, Auburn,
Marion, Greensboro all sond you their
love-and from city desk and factory,
from poemful countryside and remotest
cove and vale, from all the long reaches
of ADVANTAGEOUS native state-now clad
in 4 mantle of oaken green sleeping yon-
der in the suntide of spring. bring you
greetings and messages c. love, affection
and good cheer.
"Today will be marked in the history
of the nth field artillery with golden
milestone The sillSen folds of the stand
ard bearing the. emblem and symbol Of
America does not represent an emotion
nor a sentiment, but the laws, customs
and ideals of a nation, of democracy, Of
liberty. of the home, and of the only
true and honorable American life.
"A rare privilege to do I deem it.,
young soldiers Of America. to bring to
your worthy command this fine pledge
and earnest of those thousands of low
ing hearts that today are turned in af-
fectionate unison to this event in which
we participates"
Miss Louise Hooper OF Selma, whose
father is president OF the Alabama state
council of national defense: Miss Nina
Lyman of Montevallo; Miss Gertrude
Nerony, of Montevallo Miss Lulu Pal
mer of Montevallo, and Miss Minnie Lee
Palmer, os Carson, were the Alabama
sponsors.
Dr. r. w. Palmer, president Of the
Alabama Girls Technical Institute, chair
man of the committee on arrangements
for the occasion, was among the distn-
guished Alabama visitors.
Others who attended were: Hon. and
Mrs. t. ]. Long, of Jasper; Mr.. and Mrs.
Cullman Lang, of Selma; Colonel Griffin,
member of the Alabama legislature: Mrs.
p o. Franson, of Montgomery, wife of
Colonel Franson Mrs Dan Herren. wife
of Lieutenant Herren; Miss Gertrude Ma
roney, of Montevallo Kiss Louise Hoop
err, of Selma: Miss Minnie Lee Palmer,
Of Carson: Miss Nina Lyman, of Mon
tevallo; DIR. G. l.. Yates, pastor of the
First Baptist church of Macon, formerly
of Montgomery, and many others repre-
senting Alabama cities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
RAUSENBERGER SAID
TO Be INVENTOR OF
RANGE GUN
Co-Director of the krupp
Works Forecast Cannon
to lombard the English
Coast Across Channel

Paris. April THE bombardment Of
was resumed this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock
Amsterdam. April lit was Profess
sor Rausenberger. an artillerist, man
ager OF the Krupp works and builder of
the famous 42-centimeter gun, who
planned the giant long-range gun, ac-
cording to the correspondent at Frank
fort of the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche
Courant The professor witnessed the
first bombardment of Paris with the
gun
v Prof Fritz Rausenberger. in an in
terview printed in the Berliner Tage-
blatt. February, 1916, declared that ar
tillery so large and powerful that 1t
would be possible TO lombard England
from the continent would be the Ger
tain product of tho near future. The
co-director of the Krupp works de-
clared the day of flat trajectory pieces
was passed and that mortars and verti-
cal shooting artillery would be in in
creasing demand This he said. was
because the nature Of modern warfare
had almost done away with the neces-
sity of shooting horizontally, II being
possible to reach horizontal trench lines
only by shots from cannon shooting
vertically.
Modern artillery. notwithstanding its
tremendous strides. the professor said,
had in nowise reached the limits of
its possibilities either in effectiveness
or carrying power. The cannon of the
future, he believed, would be able to
penetrate the strongest fortified shell
tiers and nullify "Eneland's shimmering
ocean armament the old proud wall
which for centuries has protected it
from the continent"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
HAMILTON

Hamilton, April Especial THE cam
paign committee for the third Liberty
Loan in Marion county has begun it's
work, after thorough organization
large crowd assembled at the court
house today and was addressed by Earle
Lay. field representative; Hon. Fred N.
Jackson, zone representative. and Lieut..
John F. Herget, 1s4th machine gun bat
talon, Camp Sheridan. The speeches
were full Of information and patriotism
and aroused the whole audience to the
realization Of the duty imposed upon
every American. citizen.
II IL confidently believed that Marion
county viii subscribe it, quota easily.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
Dadeville Hog Sale Nets
Farmers Nearly $4,000

Dadevlte. April 7.-(Special)-Th first
hog sale held in DadeviIle on Saturday
netted local farmers nearly $4,000. The
lot was purchased by S. C. Yarbrough
of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

few minutes a day in an electric
cafe giving high frequency waves en-
ables man to get along with less food,
according to Paris scientist.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
THE BAKER IS NOW
A WELL MAN AGAIN
Birmingham Man Tells How
Plant Juice Has Now Re-
stored Him to Health

That Plant Juice is repeating its
success here, is proven by the large
number of local testimonials received
daily from people in signed statements,
telling of the benefits they have re-
ceived from it's use. Not a day pass
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

Congress- are absent making speeches
in the Liberty Loan campaign, and
some will be away during the entire
campaign
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08
MANY IMPORTANT
WAR MEASURES ON
CONGRESS CALENDAR
Lawmaking Body Begins
Second Year of Conflict
With Very Full
Programme

Washington, April With the ma
ton entering the second year OIL "di'
Congress works this week. on import
ant legislation designed to make lts
powers more effective at the pattie
front and at home.
While the House gives right OF way
to bills extending the draft law, anu
other army legislation, the oehate
, schedule includes final disposition oi
several bills aimed at German spies
anG agents, to curb mob law against
disloyalists and to stamp out propa-
eanda Further consideration also will
be given the overman bill, increasing
President Wilson's authority to re-
organize government departments and
make them more effective in prosecut-
ing the war.
SEDITION BILL
Debate on the sedition bill, penaliz-
fng pro-German utterances and at
tempts to ohstruct the army draft and
Liberty Bond sales, will be resumed
tomorrow in the Senate. Its passa ge,
probably with some modification or
arne ndments, is expected within few
days.
Other bills, which probably will go
to the President early this week, Ia
clude the measures extending espion-
age laws to enemy alien women, and
providing $4,000 fine and 80 years i'm
prisonment for destruction of war ma
terial or acts or propaganda curtailinS
it's production. Conference reports on
both bills were approved yesterday
by the House and now await action in
the Senate.
Renewal of Senate debate on the
Overman bill also is promised tomor-
row. with Senator Smith of Georgia
prepared to attack the broad author
ity it proposes to confer on the Presi-
dent and Senator Lewis of Illinois.
democratic whip, ready to defend the
legislation. The discussion is expect
ed to continue internationally through
out the week.
MILITARY BILLS
Beginning tomorrow, military bills
ill have the right of way in the
House.
lie principal IlSnI is ScHeuuieu Ior
next Thursday over the bill changing
the. draft quota from state population
to the number of men in class one. An
other Senate bill to follow, to which
there is less opposition, is that requir-
ing registration of youths reaching 81
years Of age since June 5, 1917.
A vote by the H,use on the Senate
amendment to tie agriculture appro-
priation bill increasing to $3.50 a bushei
the government minimum guarantee
for wheat, also is expected during
the week. A close vote is predicted.
Final action by Congress is planned
on the Webb export bill, which was
pressed aside last week by war legis-
lation.
Chairman Baruch, of the war indus
tries board, will confer tomorrow with
the Senate military committee regard
ing the problems of war material pro-
duetion, and especially the housing
question.
Another Senate committee is work
ing on the house bill appropriatinS
s60,000,000 for housing workmen. The
military committee now plans virtually
continuous inquiry into various war
problems
Many members of both branches OF
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

The deciduous fruit Industries OF the
United states suffer a loss. from insect
depredations each year of nearly
81. 10000. 900. Tho one that causes one
NTH Of the loss ~ the Goblin moth. San
Jose scale stands second.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-08

English missionaries in Japan have
printed the gospel in three little known
dialects for circulation among the abort
gines of western China.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-09
Arkansas.

FOR sNTF-70 acres creek bottom farm;
one mile from Waldron, county seat OF
Scott county, all tlllable; 80 acres III
elm. hickory and red oak; small house
and fine well Noft water; farm wi u raise
one bale of cotton per acre and 40 bushels
OF corn; price $50 per acre; u cash ana
terms on remainder G, f.. Crowley.
ownet, Waldron Ark -.--------
MONEY MAKING FARMS in Southwest
Arkansas for SIS to $40 per acre on
good teuns: crop failures unknown; mild
healthy climate, :, send for cory OF large
Farm Bulletin. Stuart Land Co, De-
Queen, Ark.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-02-09

If YOU are l9sihc market for farm to
convert. .sl(f3 five and ten-acre tracts
you 70 &C. pa4Soss ,ns Sn' Or # !, 'SaGH Sood
make adandy farm for farming only; II
In two miles from the capitol building,
north, Lincoln building on ita west side,
Flftleth street on the south. Kelly street
ON the enst and IL touches Grand hOule-
ward on the north. but the boulevard
docs not cut of any Of the farm; has
about thrty-hve Rues Of Deep Fork cot
ton land In cultivation that raised bet
ter than $4,000 worth Of cotton the pnst
year; has about % ncres OF upland IN
cultivation and the rest Is upland ana
pasture; can be plotted; must Oe sold 10
make divlsiQn among the heirs, but VIII
not bc sacrificed. the southeast qlnr;er
(SEh) Of section ten UO) township twelve
OlO north, range three t3l. Oklahoma
county, okla Chas. II Densford Admin
istrator. 32S west Main St, City Phone
Wnl bjs Residence 725 West 9th st,
City Phone Wal 300l