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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28

Washington. Feb. 21. - American
election methods and machinery we're
used in the recent national elections
In Poland, the Polish bureau here was
advised in dispatches from Warsaw
headquarters.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
War Tourists Not Wanted.

Washington, Feb. 24.-At the request
of the British and French govern
ments, the state department has adopt.
ed q policy under which passports will
he refused except on essential busi.
ness
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
Blu Shlps Started

Washington, Feb. 20.-All of the 16
capital ships already authorized for
the navy will be under construction on
the ways within year, Rear Admiral
Taylor, chief Of construction, informed
the senate naval affairs committee.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
NEWS review Of
CURRENT EVENTS
Allies Propose to Maintain a
Watch on the Rhine for a
Long Time to Come.
Make HUNS REALIZE DEFEAT
New Armistlce Terms Bring Forth
Wails-Fight on the Projected
League of Nations opened In
Congress Without Awaiting
President Wilson's Prom
ised Explication.
By EDWARD w. PIcKARD.

Emile Coffin, the anarchist who tried
to murder Premier Clemenceau in
Paris, could not have done his cause
a greater disservice. If he recovers
from the wound in his shoulder. as
seems probable at this writing, the
"Tger" will be stronger than ever in
France and the people of his country
will give support more united than
ever to his plans and demands for the
restoration and the safeguarding of
France, even though he may be "pre-
pairing for another war" as the assas-
sin asserts. Clemenceau, by his cour-
rye and robust patriotism, has won
the esteem of all his fellow citizens
except the rabid anarchists, who al
ways have hated him. His influence in
the deliberations Of the peace dele
gates has been powerful and his
craftsmanship has been demonstrated
at every turn.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
Got the Hook.

Uncle Si-What became Of that
vaudeville actor chap you had workin'
on your place?
Farmer Hi = Bounced him. He
seemed to have the idea that farm
work was Commute sketch and tl.,p
a tWo-hOur reSt-up.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
Navy Graft Barred

New York, Feb. 20-Arrests on
charges of bribery and graft in the
personnel of the Third naval dIstric'
have been made following an invest'
cation ordered by Secretary Daniels
the New York Post says.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
British ship Sinks; Three Perish

New York, Feb. 20.-The loss of the
schooner William Morton during n
storm off the coast of Spain and the
death of three members Of her crew
was reported by her captain, ]. Beop-
ing, who arrived here.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
Three Alleged SmuggIers Killed.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 22.-Three MEN
who, the police say, were attempting
to smugglc whisky into Detroit, were
killed when their automobile was
struck by an interurban car at Wyan-
dottC.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
Huns Still Fighting.

Basel, Switzerland, Feb. 21.-Ger-
man troops on the Lithuanian front
surprised the bolsheviki and captured
the town Of Murnwijevo, near Shavli,
according to a report received here
from Llbau.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
Seize Towns AIonu Rhine.

Copenhagen. Feb. 20.-A general
strike has been declared In all of the
Ruhr Industrial district along the
Rhine and the Spartacans have occu-
pied Bochum, Hamborn and a num-
Der Of other places.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
s11,1ee, ,2e1 Bill Is Passed.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The fortifica-
tions appropriation bill carrying S11,-
100, ,291, was passed by the house with
out q record vote, and with but one
inconsequental amendment. 1t now
goes to the senate.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
Special PLEADING.

Mrs. Pester-You never pay me any
compliments on my appearance as you
did when We were first married
Her Hushand-That's ali right. ]
paid fully in advance then.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28
A Silent Role.

But have no speaking part"
"Eh?"
in the play have nothing to say"
what of that? Many men have won
fame by not saying anything"
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28

Of those peoples who still are fight
ing in Europe and Asia there is not
much to write this week. The Poles
are being hard pressed by the Ukrain-
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28

The constitution of the league of ma
tions, as drafted, has been received
with general approval in England and
Italy, while in France the prevalent
telling is that it is a good beginning
for project by which there is hope of
establishing world peace. In America
opinion is widely divergent, and ad-
verse criticism is based on the fear
that the United States is about to sur
render the Monroe doctrine. Presi-
dent Wilson, by wireless, asked thar
there be no discussion of the league,
in congress or elsewhere, until he could
explain it fully in the public speeches
he was planning to make in various
cities. Some of the more impatient
in congress, however, declined to wait,
and started the music last Wednes-
day. In the senate the league was at
tackled strongly by Poindexter, Borah,
Reed, Vardaman, Lodge and others,
and was defended by Shafroth and
Hitchcock. In the house Fess of Ohio
opened the fight on the league, declar-
ing it "monstrous" and filled with
vicious possibilities.
AS can be seen, the leagut of rations
is not a party question, but many
astute leaders of the Republican party
are urging that criticism of the plan
be suppressed until the attitude of tn
country is ascertained from tht recep-
ton given the presidents explanations
Mr.. Taft, who has not ceased to he one
of that party's Chiefs dehounces the
opponents of the league fer another
reason-because he alrea;:y ardently
| believes in the efficacy of the proposed
society of nations. It is easy 10 pre-
dict that, after deal of ralaTer, the
senate will give its approval tc the
| league plan, probably with formal res
ervations that will protect the Monroe
| Doctrine.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28

In what appears to be reactionary
revolt against the extremists in Ba-
varia, Premier Kurt Eisner and sew
eral other members of the govern
ment were slain on Friday. The sit
uation in Munich was obscure, and
one explanation was that Eisner, who
was assassinatcd by Lieut.. Count Arco
Valley, was killed because Of his
speech at Berne, in which he placed
the blame for the war on the kaiser
and the Prussian military caste. He
was a radical socialist and was in
sympathy with the Spartacans.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28

A little love is a dangerous thing.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1919-02-28

It Is becoming more evident daily
that the entente allies have no inten-
ton of yielding too far to maudlin sem
timent where Germany is concerned,
and that the Huns are to be properly
restrained, with just enough economic
freedom to enable them to work hard
and pay for the tremendous damage
they have done the world. They may
vail and squirm, but they will not be
permitted to organize their forces for
the armed resistance against the terms
Imposed on them by their conquerors.
At least during the present generation
the allies intend to keep a watch on
the Rhine that, in the words of Win
ston Churchill, British war secretary,
will make it physically impossible for
Germany to begin a war of revenge,
ut any rate in our lifetime" The eff
fectiveness of the league of nations. he
said, depends upon the allies having a
trustworthy military force in close
proximity to Germany, and he ex-
plained that the British government
therefore would retain about one
fourth of the men now in the service
and also is already raising a volunteer
army for garrisoning the empire. Dur
ing 1919 the British army will number
100000 men. Presumably the other al
lied nations will do their part in this
respect Americas selective service
act army must be demobilized within
four months after the formal proclaim
ing of peace. The army bill as passed
by the house last week provides for
the regular peace-time army of 175,00d
to be obtained by voluntary enlist.
ments. AS the enlistment period is re-
duced to one year and the four-yea1
period in the reserve is done away
with, it is believed that whatever army
is needed abroad can be recruited from
the rSnks of the soldiers now there
Since this bill is regarded as totally
inadequate by great many senators
| 1t has small chance of becoming law
and it is believed an extra session Of
! the new congress will be called to pass
both army and navy appropriation
! bills, which, it is taken for granted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
SCHUMANN-HEINK
 SEAT SALE TODAY

The seat sale for the Schumann-Heink concert Friday afternoon at the Jener- son theatre begins this morning at o'clock at the theatre. Due to the ex- ceptional interest which the coming ot the noted contralto to Birmingham has created throughout the state, it is ex- pected that there will be big rush to secure tickets. The sale of boxes, which are being auctioned off by the commit tee of the Civic association will continue until all are disposed of. It is stated that seevral have already been purchased at s100 each, the extra price being in the form of a oonation to the Downing Tn dustrial school for girls, which will re- ceive the entire box office receipts of the concert, as Mime. Schumann- Heink is nov only coming to Alabama and giving ner time for this concert without remunera- tion, but she is also paying all the ex- penses of herself and her staff. Advance information from over the state is 10 the effect that an unusually large nun Der of music lovers from other cities will attend and it is anticipated that the ar- fair will be the occasion of brilliant and notable gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
ONE LIFE
 LOST IN FIRE AT TUGGLE INSTITUTE
Find What Appears to Be Charred Remains of Missing Negro
 Pupil

The Tugg'e institute, which burned Sat- urday night about 10 o'clock was almost total loss and one pupil is still missing. it was leat ned yesterday. Two small boys and a girl were missing until early yesterday morning. but one of the boys and the girl were discovered at a neigh bor's house. One boy. however, remains lost and what appears to be the charred remains of small child is being held at Davenport and Harris undertaking com pany.
 The origin of the fire that completely destroyed the two main buildings of the school Saturday night still remains I mystery No fire has been used in the buildings since the last term and Prof C. A. Tuggle stated that she could not account for it.S
 Only about s2000 worth of insurance was carried on the buildings and equip ment, which was valued at upwards of s40,oo0 by Professor Tuggle.
 According to the authorities, the boy who is still missing was brought out O. the burning building. but voluntarily re- turned for his cap and never came out.
 A good portion, of the girls clothing was saved. it was announced yesterday but the boys dormitory burned so quick ly that many of the students were stlll m their sleeping garments yesterday Dona- tions of clothes from white and colored people were received yesterday. but these are not sufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
Anniversary Service
 By Dr. Ross c. Baker

Dr. c. Ross Baker delivered force- full sermon to a large congregation yes- terday at the Woodlawn Baptist church at the II o'clock service, the occasion being a special service to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his pastorate An elaborate musical programme was rendered by the choir under the direc- tion of organist and choir director Geo, Hamrick.
 The clock of time and opportunity said pr. Baker in the course of his sermon, are striking the noon hour in the progress of the southern Baptist In. the raising of the $75,000,000 for the advancement of the various depart ments of religious work in which the denomination is interested, the spirit of God is seen moving upon his people as never before. The world will be more speedily won for Christ due to the general awakening as the one good thing coming out of the terrible war.
 During pr. Bakers five years or leadership the church has made splen- did progress spiritually and financially. During this tirSe he has baptized 20o persons. received by letter 300, led a campaign that resulted in the Hitting of $l0,000 mortgage on the church, the paying of a 90-day note for $S4oo which was standing against the church when he came. pr. Baker insists how ever, that the credit for all the finan- cial progress of the church, including the S50OO organ installed and paid for by the ladies, shall go to his entire church.
 The services Sunday morning were closed with an old time hand shaking among the congregation, pastor and deacons and it was a most inspiring sight to see Christians mingling in that spirit of love that can only be under stood by those who have communion with God
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
Child Badly Injured
 When Struck by Car Yesterday Afternoon
Little Son of Dr. R. E. Peebles Suffers Fractured Skull
 and Leg

The little 6-year-old son of pr. R. E. Peebles of III Twenty ninth street north, was run over by an automobile and severely injured about 6:So yesterday afternoon near the resi- dence.
 According to pr, Berry, attending physician, pr. Peebles had just driven his car up in front of the house and. seeing his son across the way. called to him to get in the car. As the lit- tie boy was crossing the street an automobile coming from the opposite direction struck young Peebies, the front wheels rolling over him.
 At an early hour this morning 1t was reported that the child was suf- fering from a fractured skull and leg.
 No charges will be pressed against the driver of the car, as Dr. Peetles saw the accident and stated that 1t was entirely unavoidable. Officer Woodie Sandifer. who investigated the accident, stated that D. B. Lyons of S52 Third avenue Boyles. was driving the car that struck young Peebles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
Night Schools for
 Alien Residents Are
 Explained to Syrians

The night schools which will com mence October 13 for the purpose of teaching foreign-b born residents the principles of the American govern ment were explained to the members of the Syrian colony yesterday after- noon at the Syrian hall.
 Dr. H. A. Elkourie presided and in- troduced the speakers. Prof Burnett and J. E.. Jackson who conducts nat uralization work for the government. Prof. Burnett gave a very inspiring talk on the flag and it's import. M-. Jackson dwelt on patriotism and Americanism and explained the nature and objects of the schools, encourage ing all to avail themselves of these opportunities.
 Both speakers were enthusiastically received and loudly applauded. A. G. Bohorfoush thanked the speakers on behalf of the colony. A resolution in dorsing the movement and promising the aid of the Syrian colony was adopted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
 TO HEAR BROWER

Major Walter $. Brewer will be the chief speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Civic association which will be held tonight at S:15 o'clock on the twenty-third floor of the Jeffer- son County Bank building. He will discuss the acts of the legislature will make an exposition on the effects some of these measures will have in the future. Other talks will be made and it is announced by E. B. Irwin, president. that music will be a feature of the programme for the evening. It is stated that tA association is mak- ing a quiet drive for new members and the cooperation of all the old members is requested in this move ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
Discourse on Why Men
 Pray" by Dr. billiard

pr. James F. billiard of the Southside Baptist church delivered a particularly able and logical discourse on "Why Men Illustrating his points by references to the most expressing topics of the times. He said in part:
 Perhaps it would be more pertinent to ask. Why men do not pray?' As matter of fact, there are many men who pray very little. and some who pray none unless some great calamity comes or impends. But the fact that anybody prays raises the question Why? We know why men breathe. It is because they need air to purify the blood and they would be miserable and die If they did not breathe. We know why men eat It is because they are hungry and their bodies are calling for food So, ther.s must be some reason why men pray; il must be that there is some soul hunge, some vital need that only prayer ca !, satisfy.
 Men eat before they ask why Men think before they study the philosophy of the mind So men pray without ask ing why and without philosophy of pray CT.
 Prayer seems to be natural Under certain conditions, men inStfnctiNely pray. When the ship is going down. men who have forgotten to pray for years fall upon their knees. Returned soldiers say that every man prayed when he went over the top. One is apt to pray either in imminent danger or in time of great dis tress, It is easier to pray then than nc to pray. Prayer is an original en se ment of the soul: one that can be l.i.it vated or atrophed but never entire'y stroyed.
 The fact that the instinct to pt y f persisted through the ages argu, $ sih i. meets some fundamental need Hea pray because it does them good, eaae they get results. A man won't keel u9i,sf an empty fountain pen. If saNeN brought no results, men would ha' sls,i4 long ago
 The men who pray the most beliss s it the most. The opinion of the ma prays little is worth little. sThe aaey in prayer believe in it nightly. &sa eral Foch was not too busy durin th great drive to spend the best hce a every day in prayer. Jesus spent l. nights in prayer
 Men pray because it satisfies Fei minds and hearts. They believe gs ought to be and that there is .,nss great hearted, Intelligent being in aA back of the world who cares for his . pie and who can and will give good gifts to them as father gives good gifts to his child. The more you pray, the moro you will believe in it and the better man you will be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
Car Jumps Track and
 Injures Mrs. Merrill

The front end of a Tidewater car left the rails on Seventeenth street between Avenue I and Avenue H, Ensley, yester- day afternoon and crashed into an auto- mobile standing on the street and pain fully injured Mrs. R. E. Merrill of 25oo Seventh avenue.
 The street car was driven by Motormar D. D. Carroll and was said to be going only at moderate speed when it left the rails. The four front wheels left the track and curved toward the sidewalk, striking the automobile standing near the sidewalk, belonging to c. H. Ripley, S14 Seventeenth street
 Mrs. Merrill received a severe shake up, but was not injured sufficiently to be carried to a hospital, according to the statement of Detective Hubbard. whc investigated the accident. She was a passenger on the car when 1t left the rails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
Efficiency of Gideon's
 Soldiers-Dr. McNeill

"Iow Jehovah reduced the number Of Gideon,s soldiers from 300 to 300 to make it more efficient" was the basis of Rev, John Mc'Neirs sermon at the South Highlands Presbyterian church yesterday morning.
 The text was Judges, vii, T. wherein Je- hoyah said to Gideon, By the 900 men that bapped will I save you. and give the Midianites into thy hand. And let the people go, every man to his place. After this story" said pr. McNeill, 'I will not let figures and statistics that im- press men when they seem unusually favorable, not depress me when they seem uncomforting. Consider the sig nificance of making 32.000 men only 3oo to make them efficient
 The pastor pictures the position of Gideon when he was told to tell his men whosoever of them were fearful or timid to return home. "It was not easy to say" Dr. McNeill said. 'They might have thrown things at him. But they did not He did as he was bidden, and | 22,O0O returned home' He then pictured the condition of those who returned.
 | "They must have had much explaining to do when their children asked how fared the battle." he said.
 He emphasized the point that to God
 belongs and should be given the credit. He mentioned the boast of Ludendorff and the Germans of their super-men and their power. saying that he was as will ing as any to forgive them when they
 show signs of repentance. But they have ot shown any such signs" he de- ciared.
 l He also pointed to the feat of Alvin
 York, showing how he was protected
 | from the one necessary bullet that has stopped so many heroic undertakings. York is d believing man and gives the credit to God" he said He said that
 the only way to be saved is to humbly
 accept from His hand Gods gift of eter-
 l nal life.
 1 The large choir which made it's first appearance last Sunday is permanent at
 the church now, and featured in several | selections yesterday.
 l Rev. McNeill announced that he will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
No NelU Developments In the Strike Situation
 In District Yesterday
Both Sides Here Present Bold Front But Neither Knows Just What Will Happen-City and County Au
 thorities Prepared for Any Eventuaity

The situation in a nutshell is this: Both sides are presenting a bold front and hoping for the best Neither side knows definitely just what is going to happen.
 The city officials continue to lay their plans to cope with any possible situation and it was stated last night that nothing had been overlooked that could be of aid in preventing any pos sble destruction of property or blood shed Additional deputies have been sworn in and all the men needed will be on duty in Ensley. Last night John H. Taylor, commissioner of public safety made the following statement: 50 far as we are concerned the stage is set The situation has been gone over from every possible angle and arrangements have been made to ham dle any possible development. The sheriff has sworn in new deputies. Chief Shirley of the police department will have policemen, mounted men and detectives in Ensley and at other places where necessary in sufficient quantity to preserve order. We are determined that there will be no dis order and we will go to any trouble and expense to prevent it. I can prom ise the public that nothing has been overlooked that can safeguard their interests"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-22
Miss Travers Feature
 of Tutwiler Musicale

For some time past the Thursday and Sunday night musicales at the Tutwiler have been exceptionally attractive events. Last nights affair was distinctly allur- ing, and the dinner party was perhaps the largest and most exclusive of the season. The Wiegand orchestra rendered choice programme and Miss Margaret Travers, one of Birmingham's most cap tivating sopranos was the solo feature.
 Miss Travers featured the programme two or three weeks ago, and she was rap- turously received then, but her triuraph was even greater last night. Among other pieces she sang Meath the Au- tumn Moon" (vanderpooD; "A Heart That's Free" (Robyns,; The Heart of a Rose" (Withben): Until" (Sanderson): {: "Gypsy Sweetheart" CHerberD, and Sing Me Loves Lullaby
 Each song made marked hit. With each number the enthusiasm rose. and with ''Until' reached climax.
 Miss Travers' voice was sngularly pure and never more sympathetic.