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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
Indicated Change Impending In Struggle in North France
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NSVAsAAuSu AIOA4 a&G ODey the fall of Antwerp the cheers of the German troops caused the French to believe a general attack was impend- ing and it drew a general fire from the French. Near Rheims the allies even launched a counter attack to anticipate an expected German charge.
 French Report Untrue
 German headquarters state the French report of a repulse by tho French of night attack near Saint Die, in the French department of Vos- ges on October II, had no other foun- dation than the German cheering. to which the French answered with half hours heavy artillery and rifle fire along the 17mile front.
 The French still hold the eastern frontier fortress line. although num- Der of barrier forts have fallen. A lett ter from a German officer who was before Foul describes the art with which the French defended every yard before and between the fortresses.
 Three-Story Trenches The French infantry Is sheltered Fl three-story trenches. The bombproofs. even in the infantry positions are roofee with concrete, against which all except the heaviest shells are ineffect- i've. Cannon in disappearing armored turrets answer the continued German fire. In houses outside the French lines have been found cellar telephones by which the position of the German bat teries have been betrayed. Dogs car- ried letters and carrier pigeons were used until the dogs were shot and the pigeons eaten.
 The German officer expressed high praise of the German aviators. Where the German earthworks were not con- cealed from aerial reconnaissance the appearance of a French aviator was invariably followed by an artillery att tack upon the position.
 How tensely we watch our shrapnel bursting around those aeroplanes and how seldom is one brought down3'Ssays the writer.
 "Thc German aviators are equally % good"
 Swiss newspapers report severe fighting and frequent artillery duels in the vicinity of Belfort. France. The. Germ an papers are without direct news |regarding operations. in this sectio9
 Prince Joachim. youngest son of En- reroi William. has been promoted ta be captain and reassigned as staff officer in the eleventh army corps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19

Great strides have been made in the de- velopment of the use of aircraft in the tactical sphere by establishing effective communication between the aircraft and the units in action.
 Tt is difficult to describe adequately and accurately the great strain to which the officers and men were subjected almost every hour of the day and nighh throughout this battle. I have described above the severe character of artillery fire which was directed from morning till night, not only upon the trenches. but over the whole surface of the ground occupied by our forces. It was not until few days after the position was evac- uated that the fire slackened. Attack and counter-attack were delivered throughout the night and day over the whole posi- ton, demanding extreme caution.
 The battle of the Aisne has once more demonstrated the splendid spirit. gallan- try and devotion which animates the off, cers and men of his majesty's forces"
 Praises Officers and Men
 General French in his report gives Q long list of officers. non-commissioned officers and men who have been recom- mended for special mention. He ex- presses agreement with the recommenda- tions and draws attention to the valuable service rendered by Generals Sir Horace Smith-Dorren, Sir Douglas Haig and William Pulteney. commanders of the First Second and Third corps, respec- lively.
 Of Major Generals E. H. H. Allenby and Hubert De La P. Cough, General French says: .
 'The undoubted superiority which our cavalry has attained over that of the enemy has been due to the skill with which they have turned to best account the qualities inherent in the splendid I troops they command
 Mention also is made of General Sir David Henderson, commander of a flying corps and General Sir Archibald Murray, chief of staff,
 Captain Frederick Edward Guest of the East Horset regiment, who married Amy Fhipps, daughter of Henry Phipps. of New York; Lieutenant Colonel H. c. Lowther. of the Scots Guards, former secretary to the Duke of Connaught when governor general of Canada; Captain T. B. Traili, we'll known as a polo player; Lieutenant Prince Maurice. of Batten- burg, and Major Prince Arthur of Con- naught also come in for honorable men, tion.
 Of Prince Arthur of Connaught Gen. eral French says His intimate knowl edge of languages has enabled me to employ him with great advantage on con fidential missions of importance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
CONVENTION HOPES
 ID STOP FIGHTING
 AT AGUAS CAL|ENTES
Await Arrival of Zapata Delegates Before De- : ciding on Provisional
 Government

Washington. october 1s.--Hoping to stop fighting at Naco, on the border, the national convention at Aguas Cal ientes, Mex, has sent a command to confer with Governor Maytorena ard General Hill, commanders of opposing forces, according to advices tonight to the state department
 While awaiting the arrival of the Zapata delegates before deciding on the personnel of the new provisional gov erDment, the convention observed with considerable concern the activity ot Maytorena forces in it's attack on tho Carranza garrison commanded by Gen oral HILL Maytorena, who 1t was sup. posed. adhered to Villas cause, was ordered to suspend operations by Villa and the Carranza garrison was in- formed of the arrangement of an ar- mistice.
 Maytorena disregarded both Villa s orders and the armistice. In subsequent fighting four American troopers have been shot, two of them, it is reported, fatally. Several civilians on the Amer lean side have been injured by stray bullets.
 As the national convention at Agnas Calientes has declared itself sovereign in Mexico. its orders are intended to be final. Should Maytorena continue to attack Hills forces, irrespective of the orders of the convention, it is supposed here that the delegates will appeal to Villa to Quell the disturbance.
 Ar;, h dred and fifty Mexicans wounded dur ing the attack on Naco, Sonora, were brought here today through special permission from the Washington gov ernment. which first had refused asylum. The Carranza government has promised that refugees will be attend ed without expense to the American government or national government. The action came as a result of an ap- peal made through Governor Hunt in which it was asserted that if the Mex : lean town was taken by Governor May torena's Indians the wounded would be killed.
 During the prolonged battle both sides have been threatening to execute the wounded. it was learned today on absolute authority, but so far. no wounded have been shot after being captured.
 The negro troopers of the Ninth and Tenth United States cavalry assisted in bringing the wounded to the American side.
 The Mexican soldiers presented pit iful aspect Their wounds were unus- ually serious, since both sides have been using bullets of the soft-point type.
 During the night there was less fighting than for several days. How ever. the residents of the Arizona town remained under cover and the Amer lean troops slept behind steel and hay Notifications.
 On Board U. S. s. West Virginia Guaymas, Mex. October 17.-(By wire less to San Diego. October 1S.)-A de- mand by the Indians of Sonora that Mexican government officials return them their land. much of which is now owned by foreigners. is causing much concern. Officials realize the impossi- bility of fulfilling previous agrarian promises. Disorders are feared.
 band of Yaqui Indians are report ed to have attacked yesterday the ranch of Governor Maytorena at Ortes
 Guaymas is quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19

hour tonight rain was falling or had oc. cured during the day at nearly all Texas stations and at Shreveport, La.
 Cloudiness will increase in the gulf re- zion during the next 36 hours, and un- settled conditions will extend to Alabama within the next two or three days.
 There Is no decided cool change shown on tonight's map, although somewhat cooler weather was reported in the plateau states. We have had a decided temperature rise in the gulf states, and warm weather will continue Monday. At Birmingham today the temperatures were exactly normal.
 Summary of observations made at Uni ted States weather bureau stations dur ing the "A hours ending p. m., 75th me- ridian time, October 15: ae
 Temp'ture Pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
SIR JOHN FRENCH
 ACCOUNTS FIGHTING
 OF THE ALLIED ARMY
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however, to do my utmost to keep all ways within days march of him !"
 The Germans were threatening the British line of communication, and, continues the report while closely ad- herring to his strategic conception to draw the enemy on all points until a favorable situation was created from which to assume the offensive, Gen eral Joffre found it necessary from day to day to modify the methods by which he sought to attain this object, owing to the development of the enemys plans and change in the general sit- uation.
 Joffre Takes Offensive
 On September 5 General Joffre de- cided to take the offensive, as he con- sfdered conditions favorable 10 suc- cess.
 Field Marshal French believes that ebo.- noon on the 9th the enemy real ized that a powerful threat was being made against the flank of his columns moving south and east, and began the great retreat which opened the bat tie. This battle, so far as the sixth French army, the British army and the Fifth and ninth French armies were concerned. was concluded on the ever- ing of September 10, when the Germans had been driven to the Soissons-Rheims line, with the loss of thousands Of fprisoners. many guns and enormous Nnasses of transports.
 The change in the German plans from direct advance on Paris appears tO have been made on September s. Describing the various stages of the advance against the Germans, Field Marshal French praises the cavalry. especially General De Lisle's brigade, with the Ninth Lancers and the Eigh- teenth Hussars.
 Large Captures Made
 On the Sth both the first and sec ond army corps made large captures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
Tribute to Artillery

"On former occasions I have brought to your lordships notice the valuable services performed during this campaign by the royal artillery. Throughout the battle of the Aisne they have displayed the same skill. endurance and tendency. and I deeply appreciate the work they have done.
 .'Sir David Henderson and the royal flying corps under his command have again proved their incalculable value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
Weather Conditions

The wave of high pressure over the south and east is gradually giving way to areas of falling barometer in the west ern Mississippi valley and the western cotton states. These changes have caused no change in the weather in the northern valleys, but the low pressure center is being followed by general light rains in the northern Rockies and DOT tions of the north Pacific states.
 In the western gulf states rains have set in again At o'clock this morning rain was reported only at Del Rio, and the Rio Grande river, but at the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
THE MIDNIGHT GIRL

Direct from it's triumphant run of six months at 44th St. Theatre. New York ORIGINAL CAST AND COMPANY OF S( Augmented Orchestra, the CostIies, sowned Chorus in the World. most ktunnlng1y StupendOus Production fT the History of Musical Plays
 The SensOn's Musical Comedy Event Prices 5Oc to g. Seats on Sale Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m'' oc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19


 now preparing to send north still great CT quantities. Inasmuch as there is at present no market for cotton, who knows but that MT. Moore's idea of forming an organization to promote the cultivation of vegetables will lead to still greater things in Alabama?
 MT. Moore can tell better the details of his drainage bill than can the writer Of this sketch. The story in his own language follows:
 This bill will make all necessary provisions for the work from the pe- titicn to form drainage districts to the issuing and selling of bonds to cover cost and expenses therefor and includ- ing care and maintenance of the inn provements.
 '.No one would think for moment when I say it is only simple case of getting out of the rut.'
 "When I attempt to harmonize some things transpiring at Washington and over our state that bids fair to the interests of all our people l conclude that if the federal government appro- priates money for good roads, voca- tioral education and establishes region- al banks, if the state consolidates our schools, advises local taxation by school districts or possibly better. ad- vises further taxation of the common wealth as a whole to support the pub lie schools of the commonwealth and recommends a compulsory school law, drainage is a fundamental necessity tc economy, efficiency and convenience. ;.
 "rhe preliminary examination of Luxappalila and Sipsey river bottoms In July this year, by United States Engi- neer Louis A. Jones of Montgomery brought out the fact that 51.000 acres saying nothing of many tributary creek bottoms, are in an overflowed malaria forming condition with only about 5 per cent of the land showing present attempts at cultivation.
 ''f am told that similar conditions ex- is in other sections of the state Who can find one other state In the union with such possibilities for progress as Alabama has and no drainage law?
 "The municipal corporations of Ala bama from the small village town to Rirmin gham, of all of which we are justly proud, have the necessary plans and protection of the law to solve their problems of health and conveniences We may extend these same great prir- ciples of the state over the devastated rural sections as we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 17.-Wsather forecast for Alabama and Georgia. Fair Monday; Tuesday partly cloudy; possibly local showers.
 Florida, Tennessee: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday,; not much change fh temperature. Mississippi: Partly cloudy Monday and Tuesday, probably showers Tues day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-19
SOME EARLY GLIMPSES
 AT NEXT LEGISLATURE
MT. Moore of Fayette Will Reclaim 5l,0OO Acres of Oyerflowed Land-He.
 Writes of Plans
By HUGH ". ROBERT,

Inc aemocratic nominee for the leg isi"ture from Fayette county was nataed In honor of President. He iy James Monroe Moore. While he has loess as to how the state government snouid be operated. and while he will pe round always on the job when rem eoial legislation is considered neces- sary, his most important work will be Tn the interest of the redemption of vast acreage of swamp lands in Ala hama. He will have an earnest CO., worker in W. K. P. Wilson, one Of Mobiles representatives.
 MT. Moore was born January 6, 1886. When he first saw the light his par ents were living on a farm near Bellx postoffice. He was educated in tue public schools of Hamilton, the capitol city of Marion county; and later re- ceived degrees from the Alabama Poly technical institute and the Texas Agri- cultural and Mechanical college. He Is net married. but he Is democrat and a Baptist and Woodman of the World-and, verify. thse should cover a multitude of sins.
 MT. Moore believes in retrenchment.
 T believe" he said, that the tax commission and the jury commissions of tho state should be abolished I be- lieve that every other possible avenue for retrenchment should be assiduous- ly followed. The most important bus mess by which the legislature in its next session will be faced will be that of putting the government on an eco- nomical and wholesome business basis" :"
 Then The Age-Herald asked MT Moore this question:
 Do you think it wise for the state to attempt further to regulate the traf- fic in liquor?"
 He immediately answered. q believe 1t wise for the state properly to reg ulate the traffic in liquor"
 Do you favor woman suffrage?" per- sisted The Age-Herald.
 q am at present opposed to woman suffrage" he answered.
 Whether or not The Age-Herald gained any information as a result of these questions is a matter of indl- vidual opinion.
 MT. Moore does not commit himself solely on the proposed abolition of the convict lease system or the fee sys- tenn. He declares that at the present time gradual elimination of the for mer appears to him as a wiser plan than the immediate abolition. He de- sires more time to think about tho proposed destruction of the fee sys- ten.
 MT. Moore has a distinct claim to fame in that he organized some years ago the Fayette Truck Growers as sociation and was instrumental fr shipping from Fayette county the first carload of Irish potatoes ever shipped from that section of the state. The as- sociaton is on firm basis and its members are enthusiastic. From that $400 was netted. Others since ther $400 was netted. Others since than have been shipped and the farmers are
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Dwight D. Tracy.

The death of Ella J. Hall, wife of Dwight D. Tracy, occurred Wednesday afternoon after a long illness. Mrs. Tracy was the daughter of Mary West in Moosup in July, 1853. In 1900 she was united in marriage with Dwight D. Tracy. She was a member of the Baptist church in Moosup. She is sur vived by her husband and three broth CTS, Charles and Frank Hall of Moosup and George Hall of New York.
 Miss Ellen Gustafson.
 Miss Ellen Gustafson died at her home in Griswold Thursday afternoon after an illness of a year. She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Gustafson and was 22 years of age Besides her parents, she is survived by four sisters, Miss Sigrfed Gustafson, g graduate nurse, in New York, and
 Misses Ida, Mabel and Hilma Gustaf- son, of Griswold.
 Warriors Won. The Young Warriors beat the Hill street team 12 to Il on Thursday. They are some team. for they defeated the Anthony street nine on Saturday by 6 score of 29 to 20.
 Borough Briefs. A telephone has been installed in the | Methodist parsonage. Miss Alice McBrooms is visiting rel. ! atives in Providence. Leased by Norwich Man. | George N. Videl of Norwich ha! ] leased the New Park theatre for on, year. A large crowd attended tn,
 moving pictures Wednesday night. 1 Mrs. T. B. Duggan is slowly recov. ering from an illness of two week. with rheumatism.
 i Mrs. T. B. Keen, Mrs. A. D. Chap
 man, Mrs. John Stewart Miss Ade 1 laide Burdick and Deacon and Mrs. J i C. Hawkins attended the conference a Hanover Wednesday. ! Mrs. Annie Davis Haskell of Deland i Fla, is the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs Amos Davis. Robert s. Tyler of Portland, Me, { former resident in Jewett City, was il town Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
EWETT CITY
Interesting Events in Sheep Breeders Contest-Prize for Lafayette Main Obituary Notes = Park Theatre Leased by Norwich Man.

The Connecticut Sheep Breeders as- sociation met for their annual field day and sheep shearing contest Wed nesday at Samuel Geers farm. There were given. Lafayette Main of North Stonington won the first prize in the hand .shearing contest, Benjamin Da- wis of Franklin second, and Perry G. Tripp of New Britain the third. In the machine shearing contest Walter Yale of Meriden stood first, his time being six minutes. Benjamin Davis stood second.
 MT Yale gave an exhibition in hand shearing, clipping two sheep in four teen minutes. The secretary of the New Hampshire Sheep Breeders as- sociation was present and gave an ex- cellent talk on the care and handling of sheep. Dinner was served. and MT and Mrs. Geer received a vote ot thanks for their hospitality.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
Brief Mention.


 W. P. Allen is in Boston for . short stay.
 James Johnson spent Thursday fin Norwich.
 J. A. Dady of Putnam spent Thurs day in this city.
 Elmer Carpenter has gone to New Haven for a few days.
 J. A. Riordon has returned from q short visit in New York.
 Miss Hazel Flint is in Worcester for the remainder of the week
 Mrs. Albert Gurley is visiting her daughter in South Manchester.
 Mir and Mrs. W. c. Norris have gone to Maine froa stay of several weeks.
 Mrs. Mary Hurley and daughter Miss Mildred spent Thursday in this city.
 Dr. c. P. Cheney of. New London is entertaining his sister, Miss Mae Che ney.
 Mrs. Cary has returned from Florida where she has spent the past two months.
 Mrs. s. c. Smith who has been in Hartford for the past two months re- turned to this city Thursday. Mrs. Mable Reynolds has returned from months stay in New York with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Adams. Mrs M McGorty of Abingdon who 1 mas been visiting her brother, A. N vaughn has returned to her home. MT. and Mrs. M. L. Knight have re- turned to East Hartford after a visit with Mrs. Knights parents, MT. and Mrs. M. H. Grant In Hartford Thursday were Nj Hickey, Miss M. R. Blanchette, Mrs c. w. Noyce, Mrs. H. R. Chappell, MT and Mrs. A. Barrows, Mrs. D. A. Ly. man, Miss Rose Morin Harold Wig. gins. Miss Julia Fenton, Miss Mary iailigan, Mrs. B. T. Savory, Mrs. An. arew Carey, Miss Theresa Rowan Mrs. W. A. Dawson, Mrs. James Ba.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
Try This Treatment
 For Hairy Growths
(Helps to Beauty)

single application of a paste made by mixing together a little powdered delatone and water and applied to objectionable hairs for about or 3 minutes, then rubbed off. takes with every trace of hair or fuzz. The skin should then be washed to free 1t from the remaining paste and it will be firm and spotless. This is quick, painless treatment, but its success depends greatly on using 1resh delatone, which can be pur- chased only in original packages.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08
Guests from Minnesota.
STONINCTON
Obituary Notes-Razins Ancient Building.

In spite of the rain Tuesday seven teen were at the library for the last meeting of the Travel club for this season. Miss Louise Trumbull read the paper which Miss Ruth Babcock of Worcester had prepared entitled Tn Old Connecticut, Our Village" The plans for next seasons study Is a trip around the world. starting from New York and going across the con- tinent. During the past season there have been 24 meetings. 30 taking part in them The receipts from the lecture course amounted to s15s.44. expenses s14125, leaving balance of s17.1s.
 Game With Westerly H. S.
 Stonington and Westerly High schools have their first game of the season today ((Friday) on the Stanton lot. The Stonington High school band will escort the visiting team to the ball grounds.
 Died in Utah.
 Michael l.. Garity of Salt Lake City. Utah, whose death occurred lately at that place was a former resident here and was a brother of Edward and Charles Garity of the borough.
 Death of Mrs. Engells.
 Mrs. Joseph Engells died suddenly at her home in the Bay View district Tuesday night. She was a native of Germany but had been a resident of Stonington for twenty years. She is survived by a sone, Henry Engells who resides here.
 The work of tearing down the old building used as a store and belong ing to Mrs. Hegdecker has begun. This
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-08


 Dr. H. B. Tiesing is in New Haven on busfnees.
 Miss Minnie McCracken spent Thurs day in Hartford. Miss Mary Connor is in New Haven for . short visit.
 Frank LArabes has been in New York on business.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Bradley spent teaches in Andover
 Mir. and Mrs. George E. Challenger went to Boston Thursday.
 Mrs. F. E. Guild is in Boston to spend the remainder of the week.
 Mrs. E. H. Young is in New York for few days visit with friends
 Mrs. Charles Brown has gone to Worcester to vfsit her brother. Miss Nellie Dunlevy is the guest of friends in New York for the week. Mrs. G. E. Wilcox and son Lloyd are visiting Mrs. Wilcox's mother in Ann stor. Henry Carey of New London is the guest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. P J. Carey.
 Mrs. F. B. Read left Thursday for a stay of several days at her former home in New York. Mrs. Augustus Congdon of Provi- dence visited friends in this city Thursday on her way to Hartford.