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THE DECATUR WEATHER: Micro Vakm Tat Co Fair Tonight. I'rob- blj Local Showers Saturday, PEVOTEP TO THE tWTEKEBTg A WD tlfPltPIMO Of DECATUH HEW BECATPt, AUBAWA" VOL. KO. 112 KEV DECATUR, ALABAMA, FRIDAY, 41 1.1, 19JS PEICE IIYE CEHT8 North Alabama's Leading Newspaper BA ONE OF WARSAW'S PRINCIPAL STREETS FAR FIRST TIME PRES; PREPARES GflOBflOZa C3OT; VET BE EieeffllTIM Would Be the Dominant Mexican Factor In Event He Entered Peace Conference STRONG PRESSURE IS BROUGHT Iff qJtJ lxv a i Vsriar' Latin Diplomats Urging the Bewiskered One to Back Down From His Present Stubborn Attitude. Scene in the center of Warsaw, the capital of Russian Poland, which as been the object of the great Teuton drive in tbe eastern theater of the war and is now in tbe hands of the Germans.

CREDIT OF MIES CM IS KILLED 6) MOD MILE JUDGE ANGLED AND TO SUE BONDSMEN OF JOHN CINE! FOR SHORTAGE IN AFFECTED DROP TO BYCALLI BANKS FDR HELP PROBLEM OF FINANCING COTTON CROP IS NOW BEING WRE8-TLED WITH. BRITISH NOTE GOHSIOERED UNLESS MEXICAN AFFAIRS PREVENT, WILL COME BEFORE CABINET SOON. (International News flTlce) Washington, Aug. 13 Unless the Mexican situation interferes, the pre-posed note to Great Britain will be considered by President Wilson and the cabinet next Tuesday. The President has informed Secretary Lansing that he wants to get it out of the way at once.

Inasmuch as it is the intention of this government to reject every suggestion made by Great Britain In her order in council, the note Is expected to be more of a legal argument than anything else. The President does not expect that his new note will satisfy the southern cotton men, and is preparing to resist the enormous pressure for a special session of congress and an embargo. On of the means that will be taken by him will be to bring the federal reserve beard to the assistance of the cotton planters. Just how this is to be done is one of the things Secretary of Treasury McAdoo and officials of the reserve board are now wrestling with. COMMITTEE WILL OPPOSE STATE'S KEEPING FAITH Montgomery, Aug.

13 The senate committee on finance and taxation will opose by a vote of six to five the exemption clauses of the revenue bill, or those under which incoming corporations will be exempt for a period of 10 years from taxation, but will vote favorably on a substitute exempting such corporations from taxation during the period of their construction. The committee 'was in executive session throughout the day and until 11 o'clock last night. Before adjourning, it was ascertained by the committee that not a single one of Us members would oppose exempting corporations during their constructions during tion period, or the substitute referred to above. It is understood that In this respect, the committee before reporting the bill will go on record. It Is said to be true that the people of the Tennessee valley would prefer the bill remaining in respect to exemptions as it is, but would not oppose the proposed substitute for the reason that It might be less bitter than any other medicine the committee might serve.

In the event the substitute Is adopted the bill will have, of course, tu go again through the house, 'and another stubborn debate might be precipitated. Tiie committee has completed the consideration of about 70 of the Innumerable sections of the bill, and will be ready to report it Saturday. Today and Tomorrow Are Bargain days, In fart every day Is bargain day If yea read the advertisements la The Dally. If yon spend year money with these energetic fen sines men, job will nave money. dollar naed Is a dollar made, Read the Ads mm.

degaii i is HUES SHARP CRITICISM OF ENGLAND REEFS ISTO SEMI-OFFICIAL 0 KG A Si. MIT EMBARG0 ON COTTON CITES ALLEGED PRECEDENT SET BY U. S. AM) INTIMATES ENG. LAM) SHOULD ACT.

BULLETIN (International JHemn Service.) Berlin, Aug. 13 A Geneva dispatch aays that Grand Duke Nicholas has reported that he la compelled to evacuate Vilna. Advance of Germans in Courtland and Lithuania has been bo rapid that the existing means of defending Vilna would prove futile, the Grand Duke is reported to have explained. (International NewR Service) Fetrograd, Aug. 13 Criticism of the western allies is beginning to appear the press for the first tirro tlnce the war began.

Whether th's proceeding has official sanction it; net known, but today the Novoe Vreiuya. which is often used for the dissemination of government news, prints sharp comment on the fact that large shipments of cotton are reaching through neutrals. "It Is unthinkable that during this war of life and death English cruisers should look on quietly at the export of cotton, which is the important element for German artillery." The article concludes with the assertion that the United States herself set a precedent In the Civil War by declaring cotton contraband, intimating that England should adopt a similar course now. SEVEN TEUTON ARMIES MASSING AGAINST. RUSSIA (International News Service.) Berlin, Aug.

13 While Field Marshal Von Hindonburg is hammering away at the Russians all the way from Kovno to the, Bvlna river, seven great Teutonic armies are being massed between the Vistula and bug rivers, apparently for a drive against Brest Lltovsk. The Germans are as tride the two Important railway lines running eastward from Warsaw at two points. The occupation of Lukow gives them control of a considerable portion of the railway running to Brest Lltovsk. The holding of these railway lines cuts off the retreat of a great number of Russians by rail. Fresh German troops are being sent into the eastern arena, and they probably will bo used against the Russians in the north, as the obstacles there have proved more serious than at any other point.

In the last 48 hours, the German armies report the capture of 14,000 Russian prisoners. ALLIES OPERATIONS ON DARDENELLES UNIMPORTANT (International News Service) Berlin, Aug. 13 Advices from Constantinople, according to the Overseas News Agecy, state that tbe last landing operations of the Allies on 0-111-poli were comparatively unimportant. The report of the British and French in the Dardenclles operations were railed "unreliable." "DISTHESSMELf QUIET" SITS KFiifjiHirr-iasfii Arrests by officials or Morgan County are getting to bo about as scarce as Birmingham victories on the ball field. In fact the deputy sheriffs are enjoying an easy summer.

Deputy Sheriff W. F. Beasly, in commenting on the situation this morning laughingly remarked, "as the doctor said, 'the health of the community Is distressingly good." ss HIS DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FAILED TO APPEAR BE-. FORE EXAMINER. tillliTS TO 535, CAPTAIN HOLD'S BOM) WILL AL-SO STAND BEHIND AMOUNT IT IS REPORTED.

(International News Service Montgomery, Aug. 13 Suit will be brought against John C. Chaney, former chief clerk of the agriculture department and his bondsmen for the alleged shortage in his account of Mr. Chaney failed to appear on the date set by the examiner of public accounts to make settlement. This fact was certified to the state auditor -who this morning notified Attorney General Martin.

Chaney's bond in a Baltimore bonding company is for only $5,000, although the bond of Captain Kolb, former commissioner may be held for the Chaney shortage, it too amounts only to $5,000. In addition against it also stands the Billingsbey shortage of $21,500. I). S. REPLIES TO AUSTRIAN PROTEST GERMAN ALLY TOLD MARKET IS OPEN FOR AMERICAN Alt MUNITIONS.

(International News Service) Washington, Aug. 13 After being approved by President Wilson the r- ply of the United States to Austria protest on the shipment of war munitions to the Allies was sent last night. It was announced at tho state department that tho reply would be handed to the Austrian foreign office on Monday by Ambassador Pcnfteld at Vienna. Arrangements for the ub- Ikation of the text of the note have not been made. Tho note It Is understood flatly re jects Austria's claim that the United States Is violating its neutrality by allowing the exportation of munitions to he Allies.

Austria Is told the market Is open to every one and that if Germany and Austria cannot profit by It, tin? fault Is not with the U. S. (International hews Service.) Washington, Aug. 13 Gen. Car ranza may yet secure recognition as provisional president of Mexico.

It all hinges on whether his present stubborn attitude can be modified by his friends in Latin America, Pres sure is now beiag brought to have him accept the appeal for a peace conference prepared by the United States end Latin American In the friendly spirit In which it is framed. Despite the tone of defiance now manifest In the Carranza camp, Pres ident Wilson Is understood to bo hopeful that an agreement will be reached. Latin diplomats In Mexico who are convinced that Carranza dominates the situation are the mediums in an unofficial program of persuasion. It was learned here today that they have been asked by their col'eagucs in this country to explain to Carranza that the quickest way for him to secure recognition is to agree to a peace conference along the lines to bo suggested in the united appeal. Inasmuch as Carranza dominates the situation and controls a majority of the military chiefs, he would outvote all the opposing factions If he would agree to enter a general peace conference.

This will be made plain to hku and he will also be told that If he docs this he will receive the whole-hearted support of the powers and can run the country to suit If Carranza will not agree to this, an attempt will be made to have his generals abandon him and act Independently. LATIN-AMERICAN APPEAL WILL BE SENT TO I) At (International News Service) Washington, Aug. 13 The Joint appeal of Latin-America and the United States to the Mexican people to nni'e in burying the hatchet will be sent forward late today. Secrete ry Lansing stated this afternoon that hoped to have copies in the hands of all American consular representatives in Mexico before the state. telegraph room closes at 11 o'clock tonight.

Meanwhile the entire Mexican situation was by administration officials as "showing: improvement." ARRANZ4 COCLI) CONTROL THE MEXICAN SITUATION (International TJows Service) Washington, Aug. 13 Reports compiled by representatives of the state department In Mexico City and sent to Secretary Lansing emphasise that if Carranza will consent to enter a peace conference in which tho existing state governments shall have representation with tho military chiefs ho can easily control It. With two states doubtful. Carranza has Cio active support of the governors of 20 states, 2 territories and the Federal district including Mexico City. The Vllln agency today Issued a statement In which Villa's off to step down from power was renewed.

Villa Is willing to retire, It was stated iif by so doing peace could be res tored on a firm basis that would rcsu't In bringing prosperity to Mexico. they may not suffer poverty and misery during tho coming winter. Tho dispatch Is taken here as an Indication that the German government expects Belgium to be the most important factor of war In a short tiuio. TIE BALKANS ARE PUZZLE TO BRITISH LONDON UNABLE TO TELL WHAT WIL BE DONE WITH ALLIES PROPOSALS. International Wews Service.) London, Aug, 13 Observers of tho diplomatic struggle now in progress in the Balkans admitted today limy were completely puzzled.

It is impossible, they asserted, to forecast with any degree of certainty, the result of the pressure being brought to bear on Bulgaria to induce her to join the Allies. Germany may orfer the Bulgarians still more, provided the Teutons are victorious. Dispatches from Berlin say it is asserted there that Bulgaria will reject the proposals of the Allies. It will be recalled that the German official circles claimed that Italy would not enter the war on the side of the Allies, up to the day war was declared at Rome. CUTS CHUG ASH RESERVE ALMOST IN TWO.

LARGEST ELIMIN ATION EVER MADE. (International News Service) Washington, Aug. 13 The Chugash national forest in Alaska today was cut almost in half by order of Piesi- dent Wilson. In a proclamation, the executive returned to the public do main about 5,000 of the reserve which is to be crossed by the new government railroad to Fairbanks. This was the largest elimination national forest land ever made at one time by proclamation.

The lands opened to settlement were found not to be of high enough timbe value to warrant government protection. BIRTH Stork flew over the Home of Culver H. Hlllis Wednesday night and left little Ruth. Abe Martin Says: Dr. Mopp's niece parked her new electric bit ween (wo ether cars this iiiornlii' mi' now none VVm kin move.

nllus have th' right change till we (to t' clrcun. WILSON REDUCES NATIONAL FOREST SUDDEN DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF STEALING EXCHANGE MEN. ANCES WAR ORDER. (International News Service) New York, Aug. 13 International bankers admitted today that the crcd-It of the Allies in America is being menanced by th fall In sterling exchange.

Continuation of the down ward movement, they declare, would result in curtailment of the supplies now being exported for England, France and Russia. 'Hankers assert that credit facilities must be established quickly or the Allies will be unable to place any orders. EKGLNND HOPES TO OPEN THE RUSSIAN WHEAT FIELDS Cancels Order For IJHMVMM) Bushels ol Wheat Today. (International News Service.) Chicago, Aug 13 Confirmation of the anticipated forcing of the Darden-elles was seen in the cancellation of about 1,000,000 bushels of wheat ordered by Great Britain. Indicating that further Immediate requirements were not considered necessary.

This cancellation was at a loss of about 8 to 10 cents per bushel, to the foreigners. It Is believed that this action Indicates that Great Britain expects tho Dardenclles to be opened at an early date giving access to the wheat supply of Russia. DT I HURRICANE SUGAR AND BANANA PLANTAi TIONS ARE COMPLETELY DES. TROl'ED BY WIND. (International News Service) Kingston, Jamaica, Aug.

13 Unm-ago estimated at $10,000,000 was caused by a hurricane that swept over tho northeastern and northern coast of Jam lea last night. Great banana and sugar plantations were destroyed. So far as Is known, there was no los of life but communication with many joints Is still cut off and the fate of some settlements Is still In doubt, LUCEIT.IBE RELEASED Two young white boys arraigned before Mayor Nelson, on charges of petit' larceny wero released on account of their ago. The ago of both was given at less than 14 years. Both of the defendants gave their promts') never to repeat tho offense.

MA CH SOOTED INSTIGATOR OF TROUBLE ON IS LAND 37 SHOT TO DEATH AT OSCEOLA, ARK. BEGfiEG FOB HIS LIFE SMALL NUMBER OF MEN CAUGHT Til CITIZENS AT BALL GAME AND THE COURT FISHING. Osceola Aug. IXWluie prac tically the entire adult population of the town was attending a baseball game and while Judge W. J.

Driver, who prevened a lynching here a week ago, was out fishing, a mob of fifteen men entered the county jajl here Thursday afternoon and shot to death murderer of Sheriff S. D. Mauldin on Island 37 in the Mississippi river on July 31. Bob Kenton and several other hite men, together with 16 negroes, held on charges growing out of the trag edy on Island 37, were not molested, but the mob spirit is said to be growing and other disorders are not with out the range of possibility. Crum was brought here Thursday from Marion, 'where he was hold with Bert Sprin-g, the negro who shot Sheriff Mauldin.

An order was issued Thursday by Judge W. J. Driver for Crum, Ken ton and others to be brought to Osce ola for the special term of court which Is to open today. Sheriff Collins, with an order for the prisoners, ent to Marion and brought the prisoners here. Sheriff Ed Monroe of Crittenden County accompanied the party.

He returned to Marion before the tragedy occurred. 1 Threats Were Heard The prisoners were brought to the jail by a circuitous rote, but threats were heard of trouble if the habeas corpus proceedings Instituted by Tennessee authorities to bring the accused men to justice in Tennessee instead of Arkansas succeeded. The Identity of the members "of the mob Is still shrouded In mystery. 01 riclals at the jail declare some were masked and tho ones who were not masked, they Insist wero strangers to them, Investigation plans await the return of Driver from his fishing trip today when he will convene a spwclal term of court to try tho remaining prisoners from Island 37. Bert Spring, the negro who did the shooting when Sheriff Mauldin was killed died last night from the effects of wounds received at tho hands of the mob which burned many structures on Island 37 following the Murder of the sheriff.

Jurisdiction Questioned A controversy has risen since the trouble on tho Island as to tho jurisdiction over tho place, Tennessee claiming tho prisoners should bo tried In Covington, county scBt of Tipton County, and tho Arkansas authorities claiming concurrent Jurisdiction over the island and tho Tennessee authorities had failed (Continued on Page 3) U. S. MARINES HAVE TAKEN GERMANY IS NOW PREPARING TO CARRY WAR TO BELGIUM CHARGE OF CAPE HAITEAN International News Service. Washington, Aug. 13 Became of renewed flgbtlay Cap JIalteaa between the Hobo ami mar furtloas, Admiral Capertoa Haa declared martial law In (he rlty.

With a force ef American marine He Han Men (nil posseHsloii. He notified the Navy department today hi actita. (International New Berv, London, Aug. 13-GeriiiHn military authorities In Belgium, says a news agency dispatch, have notified all German civilian! there to return to Germany immediately la ordor that.