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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16

relope our left. had crossed the Grand AIer in and reached the region of Chauf- fry to the south of Rebais and of Ester nay. It aimed then at cutting our armies off from Paris, to begin the investment of the capital. The second army had in line Champaubert Etoges, Bergeres and Yer Jus. The third and fourth reached to Chalons- Sur Marne and Bussy- -Le-Repos The fifth was advancing on one size and the other from the Argonne as far as Posesse to Tr1ancourt-Les-Islette and Juiy eoourt. The sixth and seventh armies Were attacking more to the east.
 But here is a capital difference between the situation of September and that Of September 9 The envelopment of our lett was no longer possible. In the first place our left army had occupied the line of Sezanne, Vilers-St. Georges and Courchamps Furthermore. the British forces gathered between the Seine anG the Marne flanked on their left by the f.eWly created army, were closely con nected with the rest of our forces.
 This was precisely the disposition which the general in chief had wished to sec ao nieved. On the 4th he decided to talk, advantage of 1t and ordered all the armies te hold themselves ready. He had taken from his right two new army corps. two divisions of infantry and two divisions oi cavalry which were distributed between his left and his center. On the evening of the 5th he addressed to all the com nianders of armies a message ordering them to attack.
 sThe hour has come.' he wrote. ito advance at all costs, and to die where you stand rather than give way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
EIGHT WARSH|PS
 SUFFER DAMAGE
B0mbardment of Dardan- elles Accomplishing Little,
 Say Turkish Reports

Berlin. March 15.-tBy Wireless to Say ville.l-Among items given out today by the Overseas News agency, were:
 "Constantfnople reports that eight British warships have been damaged and great number of the allies have been wounded in the fighting in the Dardanel- les and taken to Malta. There are no enemy soldiers along the Dardanelles. The attacks on Smyrna have failed. The boinbardment ceased two days ago.
 .'According to the Copenhagen PoltilSen, dispatch received from Athens reports the losses to the British fleet in tho Dardanelles fighting two torpedo boa dcetroyers and three mine sweepers sunk and four battleships disabled and roo men of landing parties and 450. men of flfs ships crews killed or wounded
 The Austrian press agency at head quarters reports that the new Russian offensive in the Carpathians has com pletely failed and that the Russian losses have been very heavy. The Lenlbere garrison has been weakened by the offen- sive in the Carpathians and the army besieging Przemysyl considerably reduced
 The Bulgarian government has ordered it's frontier closed to travellers from Ser Via on account of the danger of spread of the typhus fever epidemic
 Rotterdam says four more British ship ping firms have ceased their services in the fear of submarine attacks on their vessels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
At the Lyric

If enthusiasm of the audience counts for anything. the bill this week at the Lyric theatre is one of the best of the season. Every act was generously ap plauded and deservedly so, for the of fering includes several very classy acts. Undoubtedly the cleverest act seen in local theatre for some time is that of the Misses Lightner and Jordan. two talented versatile girlies who possess the charm of grace and beauty as we'll as the gift of song. The act in it's entirety is particularly pleasing and will prove one of the most popular attractions of the season.
 Although they pull the same stuff as on their several former visits, Swor and Mack in their backface nonsensity kept the audience in an uproar almost every minute they were on the stage. There is no funnier act than theirs on the vaudeville stage anf it seems to i'm prove by repetition.
 Charlie Ahern and his company of cycling comedians kept things going at a lively rate in the closing act of the bill. There was no pretense of trick rid ing. the act being buriesque on such performances. Some of the machines ridden by the company were "fearfully and wonderfully made" continued sur prises being sprung on the audience. The act is a riot.
 Jack McCloud and Al Carp, billed as entertainers on the banjo and violin, proved very acceptable They got the biggest hand of the evening, which was well deserved.
 Eddie Mack and Miss Dot Williams presented dancing speciality that was novel in it's conception and we'll executed. Motion pictures opened and closed the bill c. H. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
SIX MONTHS OF WAR AS FRANCE HAS SEEN
 TT; FIRST OFFICIAL
 DETAILS OF BATTLES
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ing south of Metz. This offensive began brilliantly on August IA. On the 19 we had reached the region of Saarburg and that of the Etangs Gakes) we held Dieuze, MoriIarEe, Delme and Chateau Salins.
 On the 29th our success was stopped, The cause is to be found in the strong organization of the region. in the power of the enemy's artillery, operating over ground which had been minutely sur veyed, and. finally, in the default of certain units. On the 22d, in spite of the splendid behavior of several of our army corps. and notably that of Nancy, our troops were brought back on to the Grand Couronne, while on the 23d and 24th the Germans concentrated re inforcements-three army corps at least-in the region of Luneville and forced us to retire to the south.
 This retreat, however. was only mo- mentary. On the 25th, after two vigor- ous counter attacks, one from south to north and the other from west to that time, between the Germans and ourselves a sort of balance was estab- lished on this terrain. Maintained for 15 days, it was afterward, as will pc seen, modified to our advantage.
 In Belgian Luxemburg
 ness-the battle of the north-post- poned owing to the necessity of wait ing for the British army. On August
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
MIR. NEEDITNOW MUST SWAP
 COAT BEFOREG EGOING NGTOTOWN1

MT Needitnow is still lon the swap. Today he offers to swap his overcoat for something so that he may get to town. It remains for readers of the Swappers Column to guess what it is. The first to get his answer to the swap editor will receive the dollar.
 Hhe correct answer to Mr. Needitnow's offering of his nail file was top and the first received by the swap editor was from A. Gay. 242S Avenue E. Ensley. ana he accordingly gets the dollar offered yesterday.
 Among other answers received from fol- lowers of Mr. Needitnow yesterday were the following:
 N E. Lacey, 5os Seventh avenue. garage. A. Gay. 242S Avenue E, Ensey, top F.. M ATcNare, 203 Broad street. glass of beer; T. E. Ellis, 1927 First ave- nue north, top; R. C. Parker, 120 Thomp- soii street, top; Will Evans, '2214 Avenue ], Ensley, top; J. T. Parker. 120 Thompson street, top; F.. l.. Loyeless, 5204 Tenth a7 enue. north, top Graham Willoughbv. 6o9 North Twenty-fifth street, top Grif- filth Irwin, 1907 Eleventh avenue. north tor: Sarah Wood, 2S09 Highland avenue, tor $. P. West, 147 Sixty-first street. tcp Henry Stolenwerk. 1231 Highland avenue, garage Robert Montgomery 1924
 
 Lovelace. 5204 Tenth avenue, north, garage; Raymond Arnott, 1927 Louise ave nie. good weather; Essie Arnott, 1927 Leuse avenue, top; Joe Borders, 64So Woodland avenue, top; David Rippy, 4909 Second avenue, north, top; Jack Horton. 19o4 Eleventh avenue, north, top; Miss Daisy Hayden, 203 South Twelfth street. garage; Allen Wood, 2s09 Highland ave- nue. fair weather: John Schoettlin, BPS North Fifty-second street, top Louise Cole, SIP North Twentieth street, top Margaret Bordman, 143 Carwell Terrace, top; w. w. Garrett, S13 Twenty-second street Ensley, a longer umbrella; Mrs. Bob Harris, 1912 Eleventh avenue, south tire; Nell Hubart, Thomas station, top Mary Elizabeth Southgate, 172o Six teenth avenue. South, top; Lena liar ris, 1923 South 18th street, top; R. $. Samalley, R. F. D. 1, Box 119, another job; Mrs. F. B. Parker, 1909 Sixteenth street, top; J. A. Hale, top; Mary Belle Cooley, 210 Eubank street top: Mir. c. Houston, Bessemer, another job. David w. Hall, IT,, 210 Eubank street, fair weather; Martin Basworth, 1909 Ave- Weather; Martin Bosworth, 1So9 Ave nue c, fair weather; Henry Turner, 725 Ethel avenue, top; Jack McLain, 1921 First avenue, cover; Dorothy Daniel, 600 North Perry avenue, garage: Vir- ginia Hall, 7432 Underwoodeha venue, top Miss Viba Waddy, 1755 Pearson avenue top; Annie Wright 123i Iro- quois street top; Alma sSchoettlin. 1894 Pearson avenue, top; Margaret Foster. i214 Fifteenth street. south, top; T Perry. 213i Sixteenth avenue top; Julia Mobley, l211 Twenty-fifth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16

specting the prohibition laws but We feel the good people of Alabama are irving to solve their problems Tn q conscientious way and we have no ether disposition but to obey the law in every particular. While it may result in some loss of revenue the real estate company owning the building has in cooperation with the operating company met the situation in q most friendly spirit and together the two companies are working to make the Tutwiler the most progressive and successful hotel in the south. \ new Cafateria is to be installed in the rath skellar, where first class food will be daintily prepared and sold at popular rriees. We will be enabled to offer food at what is termed popular prices because of the fact that the high cost ot service will be eliminated by this character of operation. The tap room will be converted into temperance bar every nonintoxicating bevet age which will please the palate and de- light the eye will be served .iany other innovations will be made and | will be the desire of the operating company to make the Tutwiler the rnost enjoyable place in Birmiu anam
 "I have been most delightfully."- i'm pressed with the spirit which is s1 obvious on the part of the citizens of Birmingham to assist us in our am tition to make the Tutwiler place of real interest and enjoyment TO it's patrons and friends. The hotel be- longs 10 tho people of this ccnnnun- ity and we want to express onr deep appreciation for the cooperation and interest that has beenS so ondaffullx shown since tho Tutwiler was opened last June We have made no mistake in selecting Birmingham as one of the most appreeiative and wonderful cities in the south and every day adds to oui it's people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Neil O'Brien Minstrels

Minstrel lovers will rejoice at the an- nouncement of Neil O'Brien's engagement at the Jefferson theatre Friday matinee and night, on which occasion this well known minstrel comedian will bring his big new organization here for it's third annual visit. This is MT. O'Brien's third season at the head of his own company which has been notably successful and has established an enviable reputation for merit wherever seen. It is the stars aim to present each year an entirely new show and with that object in view he promises this season a complete new scenic pro- duction, all new wardrobe, new songs. many new people and a new sketch writ ten by himself, entitled, Demon Rum or a Dry Town"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
ALMOST CRAZY WITH ITCHING
 AND BURNING

Seattle. Wash, Jan. 26, 1915:-"My face and body were a solid mass of little sores which itched and burned me so badly that l almost went crazy. They started in the form of little pimples which opened and formed sores. I could not sleep at night and at work if I be- came overloaded it would itch some thing terrible. I used all kinds of soaps. salves and prescriptions that did me no good. l had this skin trouble for a year or more before used Resinol. As soon as I started using Resinol Oint- ment and Resinol Soap the itching and burning stopped at once, and in five weeks my face and body were as clear and soft as could be. l used only two jars of Resinol, Ointment and three cakes of Resinol Soap.
 "A friend of mine had . bad case of skin trouble. His face was broken out SO badly he was ashamed to go out on the street. told him to use Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap and in four weeks he was all we'll and one could not tell he ever had pimple or sore on his face.' (Signed) August F.. Mills, 2sO6 Elliot Ave. Every druggist sells Res incl Ointment and Resinol Soap. For trial free. write to Dept. 16-R. Rcsinol, Md.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Tobacco Habit
 Easily Conquered

A we'll known New Yorker of wide experience, has written a book telling easily and completely banished in three days with delightful benefit.
 The health improves wonderfully after the nicotine poison is out of tho, system. Calmness. tranquil sleep. clearl eyes normal appetite. good digestion,l manly vigor, strong memory and a gen. eral gain in efficiency are among the many benefits reported. No more of that nervous feeling; no more need of bacco to pacify the morbid desire. Tho author, Edw. J; Woods, Station E. S2S new on f to w whs writes to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
.TUTW|LER HOTEL
 WILL BE IMPROVED
Managers United Hotels Company Confer With
 Local Owners

That the Tutwiler hotel had shown a steady improvement in business dur- ing the past several months and that the managers of the United Hotels company were more enthusiastic than ever over the opportunities here and that to meet the changes as 10 pro- hibition there would be several inno- vatlons made at the Tutwiler were among the statements made last night hy Frank A. Dudley, president of the operating company. Following q long conference with the owners of the building MT. Dudley and MT. i;ock. we'll vice president, 1t was stated that the two interested parties had met each other cordially in the matter of the changes that are to take place and that everyone interested in the Tut wiler felt that the outlook was ex- ceedinsly bright.
 Among the innovations that are to be made. Mr. Dudley stated arc a first class cafateria in the grill room which has an entrance from Twentieth atreet and that the bar would be used for 2 soft drink stand and that a mosts ele- sant line of nonintoxicants would De served there. He said that the policy of the United Hotels company was to obey the laws strictly and that this would be done without deviation while prohibition was in effect.
 The statement of Alr. Dudley, who is prominent lawyer and capitalist Of Buffalo. at this time will be very re- assuring in view of many reports that have been circulated to the effect that the United Hotels company officials were very much displeased With oper ations here and were inclined to at least lower the. standard. This will not be the case MT. Dudley makes clear.
 T am more greatly impressed with the future and the opportunities of Birmingham on this visit than on the visit last year before the lTutwilel' ho- tel was opened. While business condi- tions have been depressed by reason of the war, Birmingham, in my Opin- ion, will recover sooner than any oth- CT community in the south and ] eN- pect to see it a city of 300,000 n the next seven years. No other city in the United States has a brighter future
 ''So far as the Tutwiler is concerned we are well satisfied with the pro gress it is making under the manage ment of MT Shireman. and we expect in due course to receive our share of the prosperity awaiting Birmingham \ . believe the Tutwiler is the best hotel in the south and is not excelled anywhere in the country. It's patronage is continually increasing and with the return of normal business conditions we expect rooms to be at a premium.
 We were naturally apprehensiVa re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
DISTRICT METHODIST
 CONFERENCE IS ON
Forty-Ninth Session Opens at Walker Memorial Church-The Rev.
 Stansell Speaks

Following a strong sermon last night by the Rev Luther Stansell, the forty- ninth session of the Birmingham dis trict conference of the Methodist Epis- copal church. south, began its work at the Walker Memorial church.
 The conference was organized with IT, J. Burchfield as secretary and the Rev s. T. Slaton, assistant secretary. The sessions will open this morning at g o'clock when reports will be made by the pastors and addresses will be made by various delegates and visitors
 The conference will be in session to- day and tomorrow and Walker Memo- rial church is entertaining the delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16

top; Mrs. R. Kay, 11sS -;orth T~~- y- third street, top; w. c. Leach. lsubur- ban hotel car fare; w. C. Rodgers, Suburban hotel, inside job; w. M Por
 ter, Suburban hotel job; Billy Morgan. top; Miss Mary Hood, 1897 Avenue |, top; John T. Yeatman, top; rMs. C. w.
 Lowell. 1501 Twenty fifth street. top John Ware. 513 Forty seventh street, top; Harold Bryant, PIP North Sixteenth street raincoat; Will Jackson, 4515. Second ave- nue, top; Mrs. Townsend, 5530 Twelfth avenue, north umbrella; A. B. Langford 4l1S Avenue B. top; E. A. Wordsworth, 1104 North Twelfth street, overshoes; A. Martin, Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, top; Mrs J. R. Sellers 91S South Twentieth street, more fair weather; l.. o. White. Whitfield apartments, top; Mrs. Iillie Taylor 5926 Third avenue, north top; Cleo Sykes. 1914 Sylvan avenue cover; J. l.. Morgan, 2239 Sycamore street top; Airline Sriedhun. 1924 Twelfth avenue
 south, top; Miss B. E. Harmon, 21191a First avenue, top; w. D. Rawlings, 2210 Avenue G, Ensley top; D. J. Lovett. 505 Peach tree street, cover: Mrs. A. A. Hogan SIS South Twentieth street, five passengers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
RELIEF COMMISSION
 TO CONTINUE WORK

New York. March 15.--That the com mission for relief in Belgium expects to continue its work into the summer is indicated by its new charters of steamships announced today. Tho steamers are the Cambrian King, which is to call at some port in the United States May 31; the Cap Or tegal. due at Portland, Me, the end of March; the Strathallen. due at Bos- ton April 10; the St. Kontigern. due for third voyage at New York April .O the Strathblanc, due at New York April 15; the Wabana, due at New Or leans April 10; the Strathmore, due at New York April IA, and the St Hell ena, due at New York April 1s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Judge Fort Extends CIemency

Five negroes charged with Sunday gam ing were brought before Judge w. Q. Fort yesterday afternoon. They all plead guilty to the charge and proved good characters and that they were working negroes. After comforting with Solicitor Black, Judge Fort sentenced them to one hour in jail and released them without costs He gave them a lecture on the consequences of violating the law, and as- sured them if. they were. arrested again thA full penalty of the law would be inn posed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
Bryant Bound Over

Collie Bryant was bound over to tho federal grand jury yesterday by Judge R. E. Watts, United States commissioner, on charge of violating the new federal law in reference to the sale of morphine aad similar drugs. His bond was set at $3G00. Annie Scott, negro, charged with the same offense was turned over to the federal authorities yesterday, having been arrested by the city officers. Sh. will be given hearing today by Judge Watts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
CRUISER DRESDEN IS
 SUNK BY ENGLISH
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line: tho Germans just as stoutly as- sert that the Russian attacks nave been repulsed. In the west the Ger mans are not so optimistic regarding Neuve Chapelle, as they omit in their official statements any mention of tuc lighting there, although they have been bringing up endorsements ana arc lighting desperately to retake ground from which they were driven with heavy loss There is no British state ment to throw light on the present situation, but the French war cffice says there has been no change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
To Take Oath of Office

Washington, March 15.-Samuel l.. Rogers of Franklin. N. C., will take his oath of office tomorrow as director of the census. succeeding William I. Harris, who resigned to become a mem Ter of the federal trade commission The ceremony will take place In the office of Secretary Redfield with of ficials of the commerce department present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
COUNTS SUIT IS ON
 TRIAL BEFORE GRUBB
Seeking $15,000 for Alleged Damage to Sewer by Sloss- Sheffield
 Steel and Iron Co.

The trial of the damage suit brought by the county of Jefferson against the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company is on in the federal court before Judge W. I. Grubb. The county claims s15,0Oo damages, alleging that the defendant company maintained a quarry near North Birmingham and that in blasting with dynamite and other explosives the county sewer was damaged to the above amount. The suit has been pending in the court several years. The alleged damage oc- cured in 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
TO SING HIGH MASS
 ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Parish-COncert in the
 Convent

The Rev. Father Turner will celebrate hugh mass in his church-The Blessed Sacrament, West End-tomorrow at 9:30 o'clock, in honor of the feast of st. Patrick. The children will chant the music of the mass as arranged for them by one of the sisters of the Perpetual association.
 Tomorrow night at o'clock there win be concert in the auditorium of the convent. It will be under the direction of tine sisters music department. An espe- eially attractive programme has been re- hearsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS
Paula HOfferman

Paula Hofferman and her company of Yiddish players appeared at the Jeffer- son theatre last night in ''The Living Or rhans, drama of modern Russia. The actors spoke Yiddish throughout the play and while 1t was difficult for person net acquainted with the language to un- derstand the full import of the dialogue Mime. Hofferman showed herself to be an accomplished actress. while the mem Eers of her company acquitted them selves in a way worthy of the star Max Rosen was especially strong as MT. Mach man, whose daughter is lured away by a Russian spy Mir. Rosen also sang some Yiddish songs that were greatly enjoyed. Both as a singer and an actor he made highly favorable impression.
 Mime. Hofferman is quite well known in New York as a Yiddish star. In the metropolis, of course, there is large Aiddish population, and the opportuni- ties for the advancement of Yiddish play CTS are correspondingly great Mime. Homcrman and her company recently played an engagement in New Orleans where, to judge from the extensive press notices given her, she had a most flat tering reception. She is magnetic ac- tress and seems to have the psychic quality which Is not dependent on lines to make strong appeal.
 An audience of fair proportions attend ed the performance last night and gave every indication of enjoying the play.