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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
NO RETALIATORY MEASURES TAKEN
 BY ENGLAND TO
 MEET SITUATION
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livered first, on the night of Febru- ary 17-lS, then on the morning of the 18th, two violent counter attacks along the whole front for the purpose of re- capturing the trenches lost by him on the 10th and 17th. These two counter attacks were completely repulsed. our troops driving back their assailants at the point of bayonets.
 Take Machine Guns
 "In maintaining these gains we have taken three machine guns and several hundred prisoners. According to the dec lara,ion of these prisoners tine German regiments engaged sufie ed heavy losses, reaching ill some cases me in four and in other cases one-hal1 of their effect ivcness.
 'On the heights of the Mouse in the vicinity of Eparges, where on February 17, we gained some ground, this ground has been retained notwithstanding a counter attack by the enemy.
 Tn Lorraine in the region of Ron we delivered an attack which enabled us to capture the village of Norroy and occupy the whole position. It is true that the Germans have, as announced in their communicati tion, evacuated Norroy. They have been driven out of it.
 "In Alsace supplementary details show that the southern peak of the Sudel farm, conquered by us on Wednesday, constituted a formidably organized re- dcut. There we took a bomb thrower, five machine guns, some hundreds of rifles, shields, bombs, utensils. barbed wire entanglements, telephone apparatus, of cartridges and sacks for holding earth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
George Arliss in "Disracli"

The relatives of two important Eng fish stars are members of the company supporting George Arliss In his produc- tion of Louis N Parl<ers comedy, Dis rael' to be seen for the first time here at the Jefferson theatre on Monday and Tuesday with a matinee Tuesday. Lilla Campbell, the beautiful Lady Cudworth In Mir Parker's play. is niece of the celebrated actress. Mrs. Patrick Camp bell. She bears strong resemblance to her distinguished aunt, although of a more more delicate type of beauty. Miss Campbells present association with MT Arlss is particularly interesting from the fact that 1t was in association with Mrs.
 Campbell that Mir. Arliss appeared in this country. Another member of the
 company is Noal Tearle, son of the Eng fish star, Edmund Tearle. Florence Ar liss (Mrs. George Arliss) plays the part of Lady Beaconsfield the wife and help mate of the famous English statesman. While Mrs. Arliss has not before ap- peared with her husband since he be- came a star, she Is an actress of broad achievements. particularly on the Eng fish stage. Mrs. Arliss is said to give & charming impersonation of Lady Bea- consfield, bringing new distinction to the character of the English statesman's . be remembered for his many fine im- presentations with Mrs. Flske. is also
 with MT. Arliss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19

asset was an imperturbable defernina- tlon to conquer. I entered Yale as spe- cial student. with B entrance conditions. have the written statement of the dean of Yale Law school certifying the fact that l am the only special student in the history of Yale who was ever award . cd a degree. The authorities at Yale re- sarded my career there as notable achievement. and this endeavor might be some recompense for the crime I com mitted in not graduating from the Bir- mingham High school
 The Alumni association sneeringv de- clares that when the public records of pr. Phillips and my own are compared my declaration loses it's effectiveness.
 T have no ambition of competing with Dr. Phillips in the field of public service. To attempt to compare the service of man of Dr. Phillips age with my own would be ludcrous.
 T have lived in Birmingham many years; I have sold papers on it's streets hope that no boy will be forced to undergo the hardships and privations which I. as a youth. was compelled to encounter. Acting upon the principle that labor conquers all things, and that time will bring it's own reward, I have strug- gled unceasingly In an honest endeavor to accomplish something, to live life of service and usefulness. I am serving in the house at tremendous sacrifice, not because I was forced into the legis- lative halls. but because I sincerely thought that I could render some service to the state. I am striving to battle for legislation beneficial to the common veal
 T have duty to perform as well as the members of the board of education of Birmingham and the superintendent of the schools. No ridicule, sneers nor jeers can or will swerve me from the performance of that duty. I have been swimming in the broad ocean of life and grappling with its waves since my child hood, and a jeer now and then is only spur. Ridicule to me is one of the finest of tonics
 My remarks before the municipal or ganizatlon committee have elcited vile criticism, and I have been bombarded with censure and ridicule. But I have no apologies to make nor excusees to offer.
 Tn yielding conscientious and fear less ax, some things and some people are bound to be hit am not concerned about making folks angry. If I worried about that nothing would be accom- plished Neither do fear men merely because they occupy high public stations. When I think I am right, I am going ahead"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
SAYS ALLIES WILL
 FIGHT ID THE END
Premier Viviani Says Vic tory Must Be Fully
 Attained

Paris. February 1s.-t4.55 D. m.)-Premier afresh 10 the Chamber of Deputies that it was the determination of the French government to prosecute the war until victory for the allies had been fully at tained
 The government is determined" the premier said, Ito bring about the restora- ton of Belgium and to retake Alsace and Lorraine.
 The deputies wildly applauded M. yi- viani's statement
 The premier alluded eloquently to the tenderness felt by France for the heroic fidelity of the populations of the prov inces occupied by the Germans in north ern France, which he said were "suffer- ing under the brutaities of Prussian mil itarism"
 France, he added, would persist until German imperialism, which had endeav- ored to crush all liberty. was itself crushed.
 The premier spoke of the sufferings of the people of France, of the courage and steadfastness of the men in the mud of the trenches, and above all, of the high moral force which sustained them in saving the country.
 The occasion of the premier's declara- tion was the question raised by Charles Chaumet, for the republicans of the Left, as to the proprety of two socialist cabi- net ministers, Jules Guesde and Marcel Sembat, in taking part in the interna- tional socialist conference recently held in London. Chaumet affirmed members of the cabinet could not act in political sense with persons from other countries without raising doubt as to the unity of the French ministry.
 M. Chaumet thanked Premier Viviani for having dissipated by his declaration any wrong impression regarding the na- tional policy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
nd other important bills if they insisted

and other important bills if they insisted on bringing the bond issue to vote
 As soon as he concluded his speech MT. Lusk took the floor and moved the post ponement of the bond issue resolution un- til after the recess. This motion was lost by vote of 19 to IA.
 The Marshall senator then moved the indefinite postponement of the resolu- ton, whereupon another parliamentary wrangle was precipitated. Finally quiet was restored with Senator Lusk still on his feet
 Another speech was made by the Mar shall senator, and he began a second tirade against the former administration, the present administration and the ma- jority of the house who desired to force a bond issue upon the people.
 This speech he kept up until finally, realizing sthat the appropriation bill and the child labor bill were in jeopardy, Sen ator Lee of Etowah asked that Mir Lusk discontinue his speech in order that these bills might be passed before o'clock, the hour of adjournment. MT, Lusk con- sented upon condition that he be allowed to resume following the passage of these bills.
 Bith of these bills weer then called up and passed, the child labor measure re- ceiving a vote of 30 to 6. There was no opposition to the appropriation bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
SHAPIRO REPLIES
 ID CRITICISMS OF
 HIS RECENT ATTACK
Has No Apologies to Offer for What He Said of Phillips and Board
 of Education

Montgomery, February 1S.-(Special) Representative Isadore Shapiro today issued a signed statement in reply to certain criticisms of his recent attack on the Birmingham board of education. Among other things he says:
 "The members of the board of edu- cation of Birmingham are chosen by the city commission. The people are ut terly voiceless in the selection. Few know when positions are to be filled.
 The superintendent, pr. J. II. Phil than 30 years He is recognized over tho country as an educator of ex- traordinary ability. I regard him as a man of unspotted integrity and doubt less honesty, one whose character is unimpeachable. He has labored for the upbuilding of the Birmingham school system. But his long connection with the schools and his prominence in the educational world does not make him omnipotent and divine; neither does it make the system immune from criticism. No public servant is exempt from pub lie censorship. Not even a board of edu- cation or superintendent of schools are greater than the people they serve.
 'The educational system in Birming- ham must be democratized It is not democratic enough. The board of edu- cation sits upon a throne far removed from the people. Some folks refrain from talking about it in public; it is discussed mostly in whispers. The board must be brought in closer touch with Birming- hams citizenry. It must be more than a ratifying board.
 Where the board is not directly re- SD )nsible to the people it is not respon- sive to the people. Moreover long and continued service tends to stifle and eliminate critical dir,Ation and survel- lance. Prolonged service begcts inde- pendence, and it sometimes begets spirit of ownership.
 ''I did not intend to condemn the school system of Birmingham as inefficient. neither did I attempt to detract from pr. Phillips service. But are they so per feet that improvement cannot be had?
 ''The High School Alumni association seems to he particularly desirous of im- pressing upon my colleagues and the public the fact that I am not a grad uate of the Birmingham High school. I do not know whether the idea is in tended to be conveyed that one who is rot a graduate of the Birmingham High school Is incompetent to judge the sys- tenn or that only a graduate has the right to criticize it. Are the members of the board and Dr. Phillips graduates of the Birmingham High school?
 My non-graduation from the Birming- ham High school was not u matter of choice. Even before the grammar grades were completed. misfortune and advcrsi- ties prevented my going further. I was forced to help earn a living for the fam fly. When I decided to go to Yale my only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Honey Boy" Evans Minstrels

The sudden illness of George Evans, who is confined to his room at the Tut wiler compelled the 'TIoney Boy" Min strels to give two performances at the Jefferson theatre yesterday without the able assistance of the star However, both in the afternoon and at night the members of the company entertained two large audiences, who had no fault to find with the show. The singing the dancing and the comedy met with a cordial reception and the company did not lack generous encouragement. Ar thur Rigby delivered MT. Evans mono- logue and achieved the difficult feat of standing in another mans shoes with credit to himself and pleasure to those who heard his quips and sallies. Leroy White In the "Darktown' burlesque at the end of the show, was a faithful copy in tight trousers and the ever present cigar. Mir. White acquitted himself quite well and made the part of Sassafras Doolittle decidedly amusing.
 The first part was enlivened by some sprightly jokes on the part of the come dians, including Arthur Rigby, Sam Lee, Tommy Hyde, Will Cawley and Jim Do- neTty. MT. Hyde danced With 11S usual agility and grace, while the vocal of- ferings of James Meehan, a tenor with a pleasing voice: William H. Thompson Paul Van Dyke, boy yodeer, and John P. Rogers, a basso, received the applause they deserved.
 Part two included the usual dancing frolic of plantation darkies, with con- siderable diversion furnished by Leroy White as a baby with thirst for gin. spirited military number called "Sa- lute the Flag" showing the occupation of Vera Cruz by American marines and sailors and introducing fast drill on the Zouave order came next.
 After the monologue by Arthur Rigby the company presented a Imaginable bur lesque entitled the "Blackville Bull Fight ers," with Leroy White as the princi- pal bull fighter Eldon Durand imper- sonating a colored belle Arthur Rigby Same Lee and others The "bull and Sassafras Doolttle contrived to keep the house in an uproar.
 Some special musical numbers during the intermission played under the direc- ton of Edward V. Cupero, seemed to be enjoyed almost as much as any feature of the show. The trombonist coaxed more genuine ragtime out of his instru- ment than anyone might have supposed to be there and was forced to respond to several encores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
GERMANY'S REPLY TO
 NOTE CAUSES DEEP CONCERN IN AMERICA
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it already has protested to the allies. The right to intercept contraband car goes and even destroy them at sea- if contraband constitutes more than half the cargo of a ship. is an admitted right, though proof must later be presented to bear out such action.
 In German official quarters here, com plications with neutra1s over the war zone decree were not regarded as likely to occur, because it was pointed out that Germanys campaign was aimed at steamers carrying cargoes of contraband and not vessels devoted entirely to pas senger traffic. There would be no ob- ject, it was said, in destroying even enemy passenger ships although they might be captured and diverted from their courses. It was said that not only was it probable that German submarines would carefully avoid interference with any American ships. but that they would also refrain from attacking any of the big transatlantic liners even if they were under the French or British flags.
 The entire capacity of these great liners is consumed by passengers and the thousands of tons of coal necessary to make the transatlantic voyage at high speed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
GERMANS TRY TO
 CIT OFF RAILROADS

Petrograd February 1S.-(Via London, 7:15 D. m)-The German advance from East Prussia upon the towns of Kovno and Grodno appears designed to cut the railroad communications to Warsaw rather than to an effort to take the Rus-
 sian fortified positions in that terri tory.
 Along the line from Flock to Niemen. about POO miles in length, there has been inte>Snittent fighting. From all the towns in this district the most populous of the empire the civil population is fleeing, thronging the highways and railroads. The latter are offering the best service possible to transport the inhabitants to places of safety in the interior.
 The German advance guards are report ed to have proceeded from Augustowo to- ward the railroad between Grodno and Bialystok, and to have reached within P miles of the former place where they are said to have been checked by the Rus sians. Traffic on the Petrograd- Warsaw line through Wilma has been temporarily suspended for military purposes The Germans also are reported to be attempting to break through between Kovno and Grodno, taking advantage of the frozen Augustowo marshes and Nie- man river, and facing the possibility of an early thraw which might leave them at the mercy of the Russians as developed during a previous similar advance in the early fall when the swamps made the country impossible.
 The line to the north of Warsaw, of Blonsk of Nowo-Gorgfewsk and Serock is we'll defended.
 In the south between the German col umn advancing toward Mesolaborch and the force moving on Wyshkow. there are virtually no troops of either side. Around Mesolaborch the Russians are reported te be successfully holding their positions. anC
 at several points to have repulsed tho Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
HOLDEN ADDRESSES
 LEGISLATURE ON D|VERS|F|EDCROPS
Noted IOwan DemOnstratOr , Delivers Strong Address. State Has Splendid
 Opportunities
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery, February S.-tSpecial.) r. c. Holden of Iowa, one of the lead ing farm demonstrators of the country, this afternoon addressed the members Of the Alabama legislature on the subject of crop diversification. Mir. Holden is known as "the corn wizard of the coun- try and his address made a splendid im- pression on those who heard him.
 For an hour yesterday the legislators listened to MT. Holden His address be- fore the legislature and galleries that were well filled with Montgomery peo- pie marked the beginning of the crop diversification campaign in central and southern Alabama. Only half an hour had been set aside for the noted farm ing man, but at the end of an hour a good many of those who had heard him wished that he could have continued longer. Hon. A. H. Carmichael, speaker of the house, said that he thought Pro- lessor Holden's talk on the splendid op- portunities Alabama has was one of the most interesting and inspiring that had been given in the state in a long while Hon. John A. Rogers of Sumter county "iC ihtioudSSd IiOiCSoOl ilOidtH tO tilt legislature, declared that the meeting would result in great good throughout the entire state.
 Illustrated Address
 The noted visitor from Iowa stood on the platform with his charts that show strikingly the opportunities that Ala bama has and the results that will come from taking immediate advantage of these opportunities. On the table be- side him Professor Holden had cans of potatoes. peas corn and beans-all canned in central, western or northeast ern states He said that the tremen- dous imports of foodstuffs into each county in Alabama was the keynote of the diversfication campaign and some thing that 1t was absolutely vital to over come.
 Raising these things that we are buy ing from other states to eat and thus keeping our money at home will make Alabama a greater and a richer state said Professor Holden. 'It will build up our farms, bringing about better con ditions, mean better roads, better schools and more efficient and prosperous peo- pie. Last year Walker county imported $743,0O0 worth of meats, potatoes, lard canned goods, horses and mules. Russell county imported s744,0OO worth of food and feedstuffs, among which was chops. In Iowa the poorest corn--that which can't be sold-is cracked up and sent down here for you good people to buy. Most of the ground feed that you get IS Jus, small seeds and weed seeds mixed in with them. Supposng an acre produces 150 bushels of sweet potatoes After these sweet potatoes are canned, do you know that it takes 10 bales of cotton to buy them off the shelves of the stores?
 hn 1no al 1af xrntA will bring bigger returns in dollars and cents than the money that is put into extension work and into the rural schools"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
 TO RESTORE MEN

Chattanooga, February 1s.-(Special.) Superintendent M. A. Ramsey of the Gen. tral of Georgia railway, with headquar- ters in Macon, announced here tonight that local operations on that road will immediately assume the same propor- tions as last fall before the business de- pression compelled the laying off Of a number of men and curtailments.
 The restoration affects about % em- ployeS here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
THREE PRISONERS
 MAKE ESCAPE

Guin, February 1S.-(Special.)-A tele- phone message received here from Ham, ilton, the county site of Marion county says a jail delivery was made there last night and three prisoners have made good their escape.
 There were five or more prisoners who refused to join those who escaped, and one of them, d man charged with nus- der, sent small boy to notify the sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Deaths and Funerals
Ben F. Johnson

Funeral services over the remains of Ben. F. Johnson. aged 57 years, well known capitalist who died Wednesday afternoon in local infirmary, were con- ducted from the family residence, S2Oi Twelfth avenue. north, yesterday after noon at o'clock. The Rev. J. w. John- son, pastor of the First Methodist church, offiCiated. Interment followed at Elm wood cemetery
 The pallbearers were: F. M. Jackson B. B. Conner, Judge J. T. Stokely, Frank Nelson, Jr., J. H. Barr, John H. Frye Judge J. H. Miller and James Weath- erly.
 The deceased is survived by his widow, a brother, Joseph E. Johnson and a sister, Mrs. c. H. Klein of An niston The only son of the deceased k. B. Johnson, died two weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Injured by Street Car

Joe Laraly and Joe Armstrong. who reside in Avondale, were slightly injured about 9:3O o'clock last night when struck by a Tidewater car at Thirty-ninth stree. and Fifth avenue north Laraly was re- moved to his home and Armstrong taken to the Hillman hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
At The Lyric

Anyone who enjoys good vaudeville Is doing themselves an injustice to miss the bill at the Lyric this week. for it is one of the best and met enjoyable that the theatre has ever had. Arnaut Broth CTS the living reproductions of great works of art Allan Dinehart and com pany in the comedy sketch, and the oth- CT four acts make a combination that seems to have reached the limit of vau- deville goodness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
TRAIN HELD UP

Washington, February 1S.-The Jacksonville express of the Sea- board Air Line railway was boarded tonight at Alexandria, Va, by two robbers. who after binding and gagging the express messen- ger, rolled the safe off the train at Franconia, three miles beyond, and v escaped Officials of thsS express company here late tonight declared there was nothing in the safe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
NORWEGIAN SHIP
 IS SUNK BY MINE

London. February 1s.--Gl:D p. m.)--The Norwegian steamer Nord- cap, according to the Exchange Photographs Copenhagen cores pondent, has struck a German mine in the Baltic and foundered. All her crew perished. The Nordcap was steamer of 322 tons.
 Tho crews of one Danish and three Norwegian ships at Aarhuus, Denmark, refused today to sail for England and. left their ships
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
.uu.xrye uorD -s,--
 MOCK SESSION

Montgomery, February lS.-(Spe- oial )-Before adjourning tonight for a recess of five months. the members of the house of repre- sentatives held d mock session. The proceedings were in charge of Representative Judge of Shelby county.
 Two hours were. spent by the legislators in fun-making. News paper correspondents and even pages had share in the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Emperor at Berlin

London, February 1S.--A Reuter- dis patch from Berlin says Emperor Will liam has returned for short stay m Berlin after a visit to the East 'Prus- sian theatre of war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-19
Russian Report

Petrograd, February 1S.-The following official communication from the head quarters of the commander in chief of the Russian forces was issued tonight
 '"lhe fighting on the front between tho Niemen and Vistula continued Febru- ary r., reaching the climax of stubborn ness in the region of Augustowo and also on the roads from Sierpec to Plonsk.
 'On the left bank of the Vistula there was no fighting.
 "In the Carpathians we repulsed a se- ries of obstinate attacks by the Aus trians on the front from Svidnik to the Upper San
 "In the regions of Kosouwka, Touk- olka, Senetchouw, Wyszkow and kla- ousse we made several successful counter attacks while we also. continued to re pulse the continuous general attacks.
 "In Bukowina our columns have fall en back beyond the River Pruth.