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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
BUR[ESON CHARGES. RAILROADS HELPED. DEFEAT POSTAL BILL.
Says Appropriation Bill Was Beaten Because of PrOpa- ganda Financed By
 Carriers

Washington, March 21.-Postma ster General Burleson issued a statement to- night reterating his charge that certain railroads brought about the defeat of the postoffice appropriation bill in the last Congress because of it's provision for changing railway mail pay from weight to a space basis. He formally announced his intention to renew his recommends ton for this change when the new Con- gress reconvenes.
 The railway mail committee, represent ing "certain railroads the statement de- clares, engineered the fight against the appropriation bill and financed a propa- ganda designed to "mislead and wrong fully influence the public mind into an attitude of antagonism 10 the depart ment."
 Under the present system, according to MT. Burleson. some railroads set much more than their share of the money paid for transporting the mails, and substitu- ton of the space basis not only would save money for the government, but would make possible more equitable treatment of the roads. Of the departments effort to have this legislation included in the appropriation bill. the stat@ment says:
 Tt was and is a determined, well con- sidered effort to end a system under which the postal authorities are compelled to stand helplessy by while the railways loot the postal revenues. Although the railways contend they are underpaid for carrying the mails, the facts are that they are overpaid and that t'.ey are re- ceiving from the government amounts which, for a haul of any considerable length, exceed by about two to one the amounts they receive from express com panies for similar service"
 MT. Burleson denies that the 1915 pos- tai deficit will be attributable to the par eel post system. Statements to that ef- feet he brands as absurd falsehoods," adding, clearly it was fabricated with the foolish purpose of arousIng a public sen- timent in favor of restricting or withdraw ing the pafcel facilities now provided by the postal service. Were it not for the parcel post the coming postal deficit woul1 be much larger than it will be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Carrying the War to Nazareth

From the New 1Ork MAIL.
 ''The hills around Nazareth are being fortifled,' says q report from Palestine. That is to enable the Turks to resist the English when they come. The Christian name has already suffered a good deal in the war. and if the fighting is car ried to Nazareth, from which came the Man of Peace, the clash of arms will surely symboize the downfall of peace on earth" Yet Nazareth. on a plateau of 1900 feet above the sea, and 1000 feet above the plains to the south. really affords a splendid defensive position for the Turkish authority in Palestine. It will certainly be a strange thing if cannon are planted on the very hills which most often were pressed by the feet of the young Jesus, and if the rocks upon which He has sat. watching the setting sun and dreaming of his mission. are reddened with the blood of his followers all Chris tendon must mourn such proclamation.
 It is related in the gospel of Luke that when the youthful Jesus was once preach ing His subversive doctrines in Nazareth ''all they in the synagogue" were filled with wrath, rose up and thrust the young agitator out of the city "and led Him unto the brow of the hill whereon the city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong, but He passing through the midst of them went His way It is traditional that on this occasion Jesus leaped down the precpice unharmed, and a precipice two miles from Nazareth is to this day called vJebel Qafsy" or the mountain of the leap. Undoubtedly the hill of the leap is one of those which will be fortiiled-perhaps fought over. Once more 1t may be incumbent upon the Man of Sorrows to pass through them and go His way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
PETROGRAD

Petrograd, March 21.--(Via London, 6:2S p m. Jon the estearn front the only vigoruous operations reported are those on the right wing near Angus towo," according to an official state ment today.
 'The Russian movement on Memel," the stateemnt continues, "caused great unesiness. The Germans position along the rest of the front seems to indicate that prolonged 1ull is about to be- gin.
 Tn Bukowina a decisive struggle for the possession of Czernowitz Is ex- pected. In the Caucasus the Russions are advancing in the direction of the sea, thus depriving the enemy of all means of operating in the trans Choruk re- zion or transporting troops and muni :. tions to Erzerum."
 The general administration of the I,us- sian Red Cross society having considered report from it's special envoy. Prince kourakine, regarding German atrocities, the Russian Red Cross society has re- solved to protest to the Red Cross socie- ties of the entire world and to the h. ternational Red Cross committee at Ge- neva and to communicate a process verbal with a view to diplomatic protest" An official statement Dy the general staff of the army of the Caucasus, dated Friday, said
 Tn the direction of the Tchoruk ous artillery and infantry repulsed Turkish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
WAR STATEMENTS

London, March 1.-The admiralty tonight mnde the following announcement:
 "unfayorabIe weather has interrupt ed the operations in the DardnncIIcs, md seapIane reconnaisances have not been possible. the amount of damage done to the forts by the bomba rdment of the 18th cannot be ascerfained.
 s.No great expectations should, how ever, be based on this, as owing to the losses caused by drifting mines the attack was not pressed to it's concIu- sion on that day.
 ssThe power of the fleet to dominate the fortress by superiority of fire seems to be established. Various other dnn- gers and difficulties will have to he encountered. hut nothing has happened which justIffes the belief that the cost of the undertaking will exceed what has always been expected and pro- yided for.
 "The British casualties in the per- sonnei are eI men killed, wounded and missing.'
 Admiral De Roebeck has teIegraphed to the admiralty as follows:
 .I desire fo bring to the notice of your 1ordships the splendid behavior of the French squadron. Their heavy loss leaves them quite undaunted. They were led into action by Rear Admiral Guepratte with the greatest sallantry."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Disposing of Postage Stamps

q received large number of postage stamps in payment for goods. What can I do with these? The postoffice will not take them, banks will not accept them. Some stores will take them as a favor, but all like the convenience of the stamped envelope, If stamps are as good as money, there must be some place to dispose of them, but where do not know. Can you help me? S. R.'
 One business man to whom l sub mitted the question advises that you pay your own small bills in postage stamps. Another says there are houses that send out large numbers of circulars demanding stamps that would as soon buy them from you as from the postof- flee. Still another warns you to refuse to receive payment of any sums ex- ceeding 50 cents in postage stamps He says you will be swamped by them. May we have solutions of the rather odd question from other sources?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
THE WAR SITUATION

crisis in her affairs. German and Aus
 trian subjects residing in Italy lave been advised by their respective con- suls to leave that country. and Italian | reserves are being called to the eoiora. The attitude of both Roumania and Bulgaria. so far as Is known, is one of strict neutrality. but their future policy may in a measure. be dictated by the action of Greece and Italy. Austria has placed a censorship on newspaper comment regarding her To- lations with Italy and the foraig., Of flee has admonished editors to refrain from dealing in any way with this subject.
 In France the Soissons cathedral has been bombarded by the Germans. Ser lin explains that this action was due to the discovery of French ohserva- ton post on the cathedral protected by a Red Cross flag. The French war office denies either that Red Cross flag was flown from the cathedral Or that the edifiee was used as an observation station.
 The fighting in the western zone l has been confined to Champagne and the yosges. In the latter territory German and French have had spirit | ed enga cement for the height known as Reich Ackerkopf, and the battle continues.
 In the eastern area having taken possession of Memel, the Russians look l for lull on this section of the front. They expect, however, a decisive strug- gle soon for Czernowitz. the capital of Bukowina.
 Austria reports the capture of more than 1000 Russians near Uzsok pass II,
 the Carpathians, where another heavy engagement has taken place. All operations in the Dardanel1es have been delayed, but the adnllrals of the allied fleet are Gaid to have unanimously decided to renew the gen eral attack on the straits at an early Cate. A Tenedos dispatch says it is
 believed that the forts at Kilid Baht were silenced by Thursdays bombard- ment. and adds that if this Is so, great progress has been made. The British admiralty gives the British casualties in the Dardanelles operations as 61 men killed, wounded and missing.
 Official announcement is made in Berlin that the subscriptions to tho new war loan amounts to s2,250,00o,- 900.
 Military operations by Austria against Servia have been resumed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22

A Zeppelin air raid on Paris which drought Parisians to their windows and balconies and into the boulevards morning takes precedence in the war news. Two dirigibles reached Paris. although four started, and it is be- I1eved all returned safely to their base. They dropped bombs on the cily of Paris and outlying towns and villages, injuring, so far as is known, seven or eight persons, but doing no material damage Guns were turned on the Zeppelins from housetops and forts and a flock of French areoplanes started in pursuit. But the zeppelins flew high and escaped in the haze of the upper air.
 The German war office referring to the raid in it's official statement says. "To render more impressive our reply to the misdeeds of two French aviators in the open Alsace town of Schlett- stadt. heavy bombs were dropped by German airships on the fortress of Paris and the railroad junction at Compiegne.'
 German submarines also have been active, and sent to the bottom the British steamer Cairntorr. of 229s tons, off Beachyhead, in the English chan neI
 The Germans have seized aiioth er steamer, the Batavier V, of Dutch reg istry, according to an Amsterdam dis patch, has aroused indignation ill Dutch shipping circles following the recent seizure of the Zaansrromm. Shots from Moro Castle brough: to @ stop the German steamer Odenwald, which, after taking refuge in the har- bor of San Juan, Porto Rico, last Au- gust was attempting to leave port without obtaining the necessary clear ance papers.
 Great interest centers in the pussible action of various powers which nave as yet taken no part in the War. The Greek minister of marine is quoted in an Athens dispatch as saying: "The impression obtains that we are gravi- tating toward a more active attitude, surrounded by all guarantees and ad- vantages."
 Italy is reported to be nearing a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
PARIS

Paris, March 21.-(Via Lonypn, 11:40 p. m.)-The following official war of- five statement was issued tonight:
 "The enemy has again bombarded the cathedral at Soissons, firing 27 shells and causing serious damage to the edi- flee, on which, contrary to the Ger man assertions, no post or observation station ever has been installed. Nor is it true that the Red Cross flag has been hoisted on the cathedral.
 "In Champagne we made slight prog ress last night to the east of ridge 196 northeast of Lemensnil Today only a bombardment occurred.
 Tn the Argonne there was rather d hot rifle fire all day, but no infantry attack was made. At Les Eparges wo have maintained our gains of yes1erday notwithstanding two violent ce.1nteer attacks which were repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy.
 "In the Vosges we lost yesterday the Great and Little Reich Ackerwopf and have launched a counter attack for the recovery of Great Reich Ackerkopf. The battle continues"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
BERLIN

Berlin, March 21.-tVia wireless to Sayvil1e, N. Y.)-An official war office statement today says:
 ITO render more impressive our reply to the misdeeds of two French aviators in the open Alsatian town of Schletts- tadt, some heavy bombs were dropped by German airships last night on the fortress of Paris and the railroad junc- tion at Compiegne.
 "Southeast of Yprez a British aero plane was shot down and the aviators taken prisoners
 Two French attemps failed to dis lodge the Germans from a position taken on March 16, on the southern slope of the Lorette hill.
 "We discovered a French observation post on the Soissons cathedral protected by Red Cross flag. We fired upon the post and destroyed it.
 North of Beausejour in the Cham pagne the Germans successfully ad- vanced Sappers destroyed several French trenches. taking prisoners there one officer and 299 unwounded French.
 "A position on the height of Reich Ackerkopf, gallantly defended by two battalions of Alpine chasseurs, was stormed yesterday. The French suffered heavy losses, leaving three officers, 250 men, three mainline guns and one mine thrower in the hands of the Germans. French counter attacks were repulsed.
 "A Russian attack was repuised be- tween the Omulew and Orzvc rivers. Two officers and 600 Russians were captured
 Two Russian night attacks at Jed norozek broke down under German fire"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Can You Beat This2

On a diapidated narrow gauge railroad in certain state of traveller was struck with the general air of hopelessness of the entire country. Rundown farms fences falling to pieces and houses un- painted and dismal, were seen as mile after mile was reeled off. Finally a countryman got on and the two fell Into conversation.
 Country around here looks fearfully dilapidated,' remarked the traveller.
 "Yaas, but jest wait and yell see sum- pin wuss," replied the countryrnan. ,
 The train stopped. They looked out and saw rail missing ahead The entire train crew c1ambered out, crowbars in hand. proceeded leisurely to the rear of the train and in due time loosened a rail and carried it forward. It was spiked into position and the train proceeded.
 Somebody stole rail?'' asked the traveller.
 ''Yaas, about 20 years ago. reckon. Evah since they hain't nobody bought new one. When the train comes back they've gotter stop an tear up rail be- hind 'em. Ain't that the dllapidatedest thing ye ever see, stranger?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
TO RESUME ACTION
 AGAINST SERVIA

London, March o1.-(4:40 p. m.)-Resump- ton of military operations by Austria against Servia is indicated in a message from Nish, received here today by the Servian legation. The telegram said:
 "In an artillery duel near Belgrade on the morning of March 16. our guns showed superiority over those of the enemy. whose fire was devoid of result.
 "Our artillery destroyed numerous boats gathered at Port Afadakale, near Pre- hava, and sank pontoon bridge at Or chava.
 ''The provision of our fire soon silenced the enemy in slight artillery duel near Smederevo.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Would Care for Small Boy

My husband is a travelling man and away from home most of the time, so write to see if you could help me find a small boy to raise-one between the ages of ' and 12 preferred l could give him good home and education. l would adopt one, or take one that the parents are not able to take care of just now. I would care for him for several years. We have a Christian home. We have a little girl years old. We would treat such a child, as have mentioned, as our own I certainly will appreciate it if you will publish this appeal as early as possible Please keep my address and send replies, if any should come in for me- We can give references from the pastor of our church and many other responsible persons
 MRS ". A. w"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
LEGISLATURE PASSES ALL NEW MEASURES
Missouri SOlOns to Adjourn Without Acting On
 House Bills

Jefferson City. Mo, March 21.-All anti-liquor bills, the rate increasing bill and a measure providing for woman suffrage through a constitu- t1onal amendment, died today when the Missouri legislature postponed indef initely all house bills on the calendar preparatory to final adjournment
 session which began yesterday morning and lasted until early today, grew so stormy toward the end that Sunday meeting of the legislature was made necessary. Even then the two branches of the general assembly Tailed to agree on appropriation bills before adjournment this afternoon.
 Final adjournment was set for 6 o'clock Sunday night, but that hour will not be reached theoretically, until ell appropriation bills will have been disposed of, which floor leaders de- clare will be about tomorrow noon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Colonel House At Work

Washington, March 21.-Eforts of Col. F. M House, President Wilson. s personal friend, who is in Berlin, to learn facts which will facilitate tine oo-ordinating of American relief work abroad are said to be progressing fav- orably. The President, it was learned tonight, is being kept in constant touch with Colonel Houses work. Several plans have been suggested for sys- tematizing relief measures and the President has indicated a willingness to lend his aid unofficially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
VIENNA

Vienna, March H.-(Via London, Il 55 D. m)-The Austrian war office tonight made public the following official com- munication:
 Tn the Carpathians yesterday there were heavy battles on the front between the Nzsok pass and the Koneczna ridge.
 "On the night of the goth hostile de- tachments attempted to capture by a sur- prise attack some of our vantage poirts, but were repulsed with great losses. In the morning the Russians renewed their attempts with stronger forces. In some sections the battle continued all day. In the evening all the Russian forces oper- ating against our positions on the River San near SmolnilS and also at Pagoby were repulsed. We captured 1070 pris- oners.
 "On other parts of the front nothing important happened"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Trnons Await Call

New York, March 21-One hundred thousand troops from Australia. India and Egypt camped in the valley of the Nile, are awaiting the call 70 gc into the trenches, said Charles Barnett of Boston, who arrived here today 'i. the steamer Patria from Marseilles and the Azores. Mir. Barnett is the Turkish and Egyptian representative of a Boston commercial house. He said he left Turkey the middle of Febru- ary when everything was being made ready for the anticipated forcing of the Dardanelles by the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
ManonhhandsHeIpInQ
By Wrnoi! E7HaHd

give her informat tion of how to go about 1t, without further expenses to her as to trip to the city, etc. In 1910 we adopted 8 little girl, who was brought to us by a trusted agent. I hope this may be of help to one of the many readers of your Corner MRS. H. H.''
 Will you let us have the fnitialed signature of the person who made the proposal? We have the names of moro than one who expressed such a wish, and we wish to send the right one. Our addresses are registered alphabetically and run into the thousands. We would benefit both parties if we can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22

London March 22-2:10 a. m.)-Maj. Gen. Sir William R. Robertson has been ap- pointed chief of the general staff to suc- ceed Maj. Gen. Sir A. J. Murray.
 No mention is made as to why Major General Murray is to be succeeded by Ma jor General Robertson. General Murray had been chief of the general staff since 1914. Twice during the present war he has been mentioned in reports by Field Mar shal French In September General French spoke of General Murray as having been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Rotha Cantures Germans

London, March 21.-t3:bU D. m)-A Reuters capetown dispatch says off cial announcement has been made that General Botha, commander in chief of the army of the Union of South Africa, has captured more than 200 Germans and two field guns at Swakopiaund, German Southwest Africa. Announce ment was made from London on Feb- ruary 26 that a serious invasion of German Southwest Africa had been un- oerta ken by General Botha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
ROBERTSON SUCCEEDS
 MURRAY AS STAFF CHIEF

one of those who had worked day and night unceasingly with the utmost skill, self sacrifice and devotion" In October General French named him in his roll of honor.
 General Murray was born in 1860 and las seen service fna Zululand and South Africa. He was awarded the Kings me- dal and the distinguished service order medal for bravery.
 Major General Robertson formerly was commander of the First infantry division and director of military training at the war office. He also was born in 1860.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
How Collignon Died

Paris, March 21.-t4:15 D. h. )--A note issued by the war office today concerning the death recently on the battlefield of Henri Collignon. coun- cilor of state, says M Collignon was trying to take a wounded soldier out of the range of fire when killed The note orders that M. Collignon's name shall be carried on the rolls of h.s regiment and that when the regimental roll is called, the oldest sergeant shall answer to Collignon's name, dead on the field of honor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Huey Leads BilIiardists

Chicago, March 21.-With 16 games re- maining to complete the worlds three cushion billiard championship. tourna- ment, William Huey of Chicago leads the entrants with seven straight victories Huey has yet to meet George Moore, John Daily and Alfred De Orc of New York, the other leaders in the tournament. Moore has lost only one game in seven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
British Vessel Disabled

Halifax, March 21.---The Allan liner Sardinian, which arrived today from Liverpool, reported that she picked up On the voyage a wireless of the dis abling of the British steamer Veda- more, bound from Baltimore for Liv- erpool According to tho message, the Vedamore had lost her propeller and her engines were not working. The steamer Crown Point, London fer Philadelphia, was standing by to tow the Vedamore to some British poTt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Deaths and Funerals
Lawrence Dazemore

Lawrence Dazemore, aged 13 years, died at local infirmary yesterday aft ernoon. The remains were sent to Syla- cauga by Lige Loy, where funeral ser vices will be arranged
 juries received Friday afternoon at Weogullka, when thrown from the back of a runaway horse. The boy received fractured skull and was rushed to Birmingham for treatment, but death occurred on the following day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
Outgrown Their Name

q am a teacher of a large class of girls, their ages from 1G to IS. We are organized and have been for three years, but we think we have outgrown our name and have been for months trying to get a new one with a good meaning and yet an attractive name. We have a motto which is Onward and upward.' but will change it to suit the name.
 MISS R. P. D.
 Your motto suggests "Ad astral "To the stars"--or as it is sometimes ap- piled, ITO a higher state" The initials may be used on the badge and station cry. And members may be known famil- iarly as "astrals," or, to coin word, "astralites." Readers may supply more attractive title, but this expresses the spirit and aim of your class.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-22
CONSTANTINOPLE

Constantinople, March H.-(via London. 7:45 p. m.)-A Turkish official statement says today:
 Observations made during the battle in the Dardanelles established that the French battleship Bouvet was struck by two heavy bombs. Elizabeth and four the Infiexible.
 "On our side only one long range gun was damaged and about 20 soldiers killed.
 'The enemy attempted no action today against the Dardaneles.''