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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
EYEWITNESS TELLS OF LATE FIGHTING
 IN TYRES REGION
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 enemy opened violent bomba rdnent with asphyxiating shells and shrapnel on our trenches and on our infantry, as they were withdrawing. Meanwhile our guns had not been idle. From a distance per haps owing to some pecullarity of the light, the gas on this occasion looked like a great reddish cloud. and the moment It was seen our batteries poured concen- trated fire on the German trenches.
 Curious situations then arose be- tween us and the enemy, the poist ', belt, the upper part shredded into thin Wreaths of vapor as it was shaken by the wind and the lower and denser I'art sinking Into all inequalities of the ground and rolling slowly down the trenches. Shells would rend it for moment, but it only settled down again as thickly as before.
 Faced Shrapnel
 Nevertheless the German infantry faced 1t and they faced hail of shrap- mel as well. In some cases where the sas had not reached our lines our troops held firm and shot through the cloud at the advancing Germans In ether cases the men holding the front line managed to move to the flanK, where they were more or less beyond the anected area Here they waited until the enemy came on and then bay onetted them when they reached our. trenches
 "On the extreme left our supports " aited until the wall of vapor reached our trenches when they charged through 1t and met the advancing Ger mans with the bayonet as they swarmed over the parapets
 South of St. Julien the denseness of the vapor compelled us to evacuate trenches. but reinforcements arrived. who charged the enemy before thcy could establish themselves in position. Tn every case the assaults failed com p1etely. Large numbers were mown falling in heaps and others scattering and running back to their own lines. Many who reached the gar cloud could not make their way through 1t ana h all probability . treat number Of the wounded perished ffom tho fumes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
PROGRAMME NORMAL
 SCHOOL GIVEN OUT

Jacksonville, May .-tSpecial. )-The following programme for the Stale Normal school here has been announced by President c W. Daugette:
 Sunday, May 30, II a. m, commence lnent sermon. Rev. R. l.. Bivins, pastor Furlow Lawn Baptist church, Amer icus, Ga.
 Eight, D. m, sermon before the r. M. c. A., and Y. w. c. A., Rev. MT. Bivins.
 Monday, Maxs1 Il a. m., senior class exercises.
 At 8 p, m., presidents reception to the senior class.
 Tuesday, June 1. 1o:sO a. m, alumni address. Miss Elizabeth Privett, math :. ematics teacher, s. N. s.
 At l130 a. m., business meeting of alumni
 From 3 to 5 D. m, exhibit of work oI school
 Wednesday. June 2. II a. m. com riaencement address, Hon. Harold w. Fcght, specialist in rural school prac- tice, United States bureau of educa- tion. Washington. D. c.
 Awarding of diplomas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
ANOTHER ARREST FOR
 TERRELL KILLING
Noah Moore, Negro Preacher, in the County Jail on Coroner's Warrant.
 Inquest Begins This Morning

The latest development in the as- sassi1lation of pr. c. c. Terrell of Praco last Sunday morning by robbers. who were attempting to gain an en- trance to the commissary of the Ex- port Coal company of which he was president is the arrest of Noah Moore. negro, on a coroner's warrant.
 This is the third arrest that has been made since the killing of pr. Terrell. Jesse White, the negro who was frailed by bloodnounds on the morning cf fhe killing. to his home and cap- tured, has confessed to the deed, bur denies that he had an accomp1ice. Ar thur Arlington, negro. who was Ar- rested at the same time White wa. is still confined in the county jail Moore. the third negro to be arrested, is said to have been found with a 16-gauge shotgun in his possession. It was this caiibre of gun that killed Dr.. Terrell
 The negro Moore is preacher at Praco and according to those who live In that. vicinity is considered a good negro. He will be held, however, unta more thorough investigation has been made. The coroner has impaneIed a iury to look into the killing of pr. Terrell, which will convene this morn- ing at o'clock. It is said that thero nas been 15 or 20 witnesses summoned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
FRENCH REPORTS
 ON USE OF GASES
Those Who Survive Fumes Are Invalids for Life,
 He Says

London. May 6-C6:50 D. m.)--A re- port from Sir John French on the use Of asphyxiating gases by the Germans. given out here today. reads in part:
 The gases employed by the Germans have been elected from pipes laid into trenches. It has been produced also by the explosion of shells especially man ufactured for this purpose. German troops who attacked under cover or these gases were provided with espe- oially designed respirators.
 "A week before the Germans first used this method they announced in .heir reports that we were making use of asrhyxiating gases. At that time there appeared to be no reason for this astounding falsehood Now 1t Is obvious that 1t was part of a scheme and is further proof of the deliberate nature of the introduction by the Ger mans of this new and Illegal weapon
 Since the enemy first made use o1 this method of covering his advance with cloud of poisoned air he has repeated 1t both in offense and defens. whenever the wind has been favor able
 'The effect of this poison is noi merely disabling or painlessly fatal, as has been suggested in the German press. Those victims who do not suc- cumb on the field and who can be brought into hospitals suffer acutels and a large proportion of the cases a painful and lingering death.
 Those who survive are in little bet ter shape. as the injury to their lungs reduces them to condition which points to their being invalids for life
 T am Of the opinion that the enemy has definitely decided to use these 1 protests will be useless"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
OSCAR UNDERWOOD
 AT THE HIGH SCHOOL
Senator Explains Workings of the Tariff to Students.
 Given Ovation

It is doubtful if Senator oscar W. Un- derwood ever received heartier re- ception than that accorded him by the student body of the Birmingham high school yesterday morning when he de- liyered brief address during the audi torium hour.
 The young ladies and young gentle men, as the speaker greeted his hearers, recognized the visitor as Senator Under wood the instant he appeared upon the platform with Prof. c. A. Brown at the beginning of hapel exercises. And before the principal started to the edge of the demonium broke loose and more thar 200O hands were either roundly clappet or giving the chautauqua salute to the distinguished visitor.
 Mr Underwood talked as a student to fellow students, talked concerning ths subject of his own special study-long continued. systematic, painstalzing, thor Iar1ff
 The senator said he believed govern ment to be the greatest institution in ths world; that the American government IS the best government on earth-not al. ways the most successful in every in
 
 nently adapted to securing the greatest good to the greatest number
 And the most important function of government the speaker continued is not the creation of laws and courts for their enforcement, nor even the building of greater navy now when half the world is at war, but the most important single function of government as l conceive it, is that of taxation.' The first bill ever enacted into law, he said, was that introduced by James Madison, then chairman of the first ways and means committee, for the raising of taxes by the customs houses. The cele- brated nul1ification act, he said, came as the direct result of such a law and the great Hayne- Webster debate was waged upon this same issue.
 T shall not, my young friends, talk politics to you, the senator said, for there may be some whose judgments would differ from my own, and I always respect the opinion of an opponent
 The speaker concluded with a simple, ciear-cut definition of the two theories as to the tariff-the republican and the democratic. At this point the student body manifested the keenest interest. The thing was the simplicity and each with which the speaker avoided shooting over the heads of his hearers. When he had finished 1t was easier than ever to, understand how 1t was said of MT. Underwood that he is the only man In the United States who might be locked m a room with pad and pencil and who could come out with complete workable tariff schedule
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
 COFFEY WINS

New York. May 5.--Jim Coffey. the puohn giant, knocked out Al Reich, the New York heavyweight, in the 'nlrd round of what was to have been lo-rond bout at Madison Square Gar nen tonight left hook and a right smash to the jaw and hard left to the stomach us Reich was falling we,,s the blows that decided.
 voHee forced the pace in the first louno, landing half dozen jabs be- fore Reich sent in blow Reicb opened the second with a rush and aI.er sparring crossed a right to the chin staggering Coffey. Coffey kept heich away with left jabs for awhile nut Reich broke through with another nlow on the chin that sent Coffey to 'ne ropes. Coffey came back with rush. landing straight left that knocked Reich down, the bell stopping the count at four.
 third. >'S
 coffey weighed 200 and Reich ao3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
 TROY

Troy, May SpeciaD--Ninety-on wid- ows of Confederate soldiers in this county nave made proof to Judge Edmonson that they are 90 years old, and the proofs have been forwarded to Montgomery. They will share in the increased pensions the recent law allows them.
 Every effort is being made to secure tick eradication for this county The elec- uoh Will take place May 12, and this week County Demonstrators l.. J. Hawley. accompanied by Ross Rainier, secretary or the Better Farming association, are visiting all sections of tie county, and MT Hawley is making addresses and explaining what it means to the farmer. ne meetings are not formal and uues- .lohs are asked and answered, general dlseusslons taking place.
 ne commencement exercises of the state Normal school here will begin May .l' Friday night, with a concert by the junior music department On Sunday the annual sermon will be preached by Dr. L. k, Christie of Columbus. Ga. Monday whi pc Literary Society day. Tuesday is Aiumni day. Wednesday is Commence ineht oay, and will close the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
HENDERSON ENTERS
 FIGHT TO RID THE
 STATE OF ILLITERACY
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point and fix this as the time when every literate man, woman and youth in the commonwealth shall consecrate himself to the service of his state and community and as the date when the people shall meet, confer and organize clubs for the banishment of illiteracy in the several communities.
 l call upon the teachers in every com munify, the school improvement associa- tons. the chambers of commerce, the farmers unions the press of the state, the ministers. lawyers. physicians farmers, business men and all others to lay aside matters of private concern and to heartily cooperate in working out plans for the removal of iliteracy
 With lofty faith and resolution that Alabama. under the favorable guidance of Almighty God, shall wipe away the black stain, call on every literate man, woman and child of every station, community or creed to consecrate himself to this stupen- dous though surmountable task.
 Done in our city of Montgomery, on this the l2th day of April, 1915, and the 10th year of our American independence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06

it. They do mean, however. and the fact has been repeatedly pointed out that the enemy's defensive is an active che, that his confidence is still un-
 broken and that he still is able f. strike ln some strength where he seelS the chance or where local advantage
 can be secured.
 .eThe true idea of the meaning od
 the operations Of the allies can be
 gained only by bearing in mind that
 it is their primary object to bring
 about the exhaustion of the enemy's
 resources in men.
 The extent of the ground covered hy either side, as measured on the maps is usually a. minor matter, though 0 possession of certain points or of areas may, for tactical reasons, be of cons siderable military importance. Prog ress, therefore, as rule may bo judged by the drain caused to the
 enemyis strength and not by the ext | tent of the ground won or lost Bound to Lose
 aIn the form now assumed by this struggle-a war of attrition--the Gsr- mans are bound ultimately to lose. and l it is the consciousness of this faet that ] inspires their present policy. This is to |, achieve as early as possible some sue cess of sufficient magnitude to in- l fluence the neutrals. to discourage the 1 a1l16S, to ildhe tntlH Wcdiy VI ttio l struggle and to induce the belief among people ignorant of war thaf nothing has been gained by the past l efforts of the allies because the Ger
 mans have not yet been driven back. 1 It is being undertaken with a political 1 rather than strategical object Tt is to that extent from a military Standpoint sign of weakness. Arotherl sign of weakness is the adoption or i illegal methods of fighting, such as
 Is l tession by the Germans that they have l lost their former great superiority iA artillery and are, at any cost, seekiniA' another technical advantage over theiR
 enemy as d substitute.
 Nevertheless. the spirit, this deter- minaticn on the part of our enemies to stick at nothing, must not be un- derestimated. Though it may not pay the Germans In the long run 1t renders 1 it all the more obvious that they are 1 a foe that can be overcome only by
 the force of overwhelming numbers ef
 men and guns.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
Montgomery Trotting
 Association Suspended

New York, May 5.-Vance Nuckles or Cleveland widely known iriver or trotting horses. was fined sIOO by the board of review of the National Trotting association today for refusing at a race meet in Rockport O., last year to permit the judges to substitute driver for his horse Andral. He had been suspended. reinstated and slis- rended again. Upon payment of the line today he was reinstated
 The board suspended the Alabama state Exposition association and of- lcers at Montgomery on charges of nohpayment of premiums. The Alabama associatlon, It was charged. had failed ill several of it's obligations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
GERARD REPORTS ON PRISON CONDITIONS Treatment of British Identi- cal to That Given Sub-
 marine Crews

London, May b.-d2:4 D. m)-A British official announcement today says Germany is arranging through the American ambassador. to accord the British officers specially confined in Germany treatment exactly identical with that given by Great Britain to German submarine prisoners.
 Ambassador Page today communicated to the foreign office this telegram from James w. Gerard, American ambasso- dor in Berlin:
 Pursuant to the general arrangement regarding the visit of prisoners which is still in force here, I personally visited each of the 39 officers. l arrived at Burg and Magdeburg April 27. Each of ficer is in a clean cell and is allowed baths, books and packages. They are permitted to smoke and have one hour of exercise in the morning and another prison yard. During these exercise hours they can talk together. Their food is good. They have no complaints to make except that they are so arrested.
 "rhe German government will follow
 
 rine crews These officers will again be treated like ordinary prisoners oi war the instant l report that the sub marine crews are so treated in Eng land.
 "The treatment now accorded these officers Is now usual for German of ficers in arrest and it is given pending a definite report on the treatment of ths submarine crews in England' Ambassador Page enclosed to the for. eign office with the above repor made by E. c. Lowry of the American embassy here, who visited the German submarine prisoners last Saturday, MT Lowry confirms the statement that tn. lonly difference between the treatment 0 these men and other prisoners is tha they are kept separated from the otbel German prisoners. He adds that the onla complaint of the German submarine of ficers Is that they are being held in de tention barracks instead of in officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06


 A knock on the door of a simple hone Tuesday night carried a thrilling story to crushed mother with depena- ent babes.
 This was message of worse than death=-the infidelity of the man who swore to forsalse all others for her dead by the side of an unfortunate girl. Could there be anything sadder2 Could stronger reminder be sent 10 the world of the ruins of vice and shame? The man is dead. Let's pity him for his weakness, and drop a tear for the girl who died with him.
 The mother lives today. Tis O CT with the others. Her little children appeal 10 her for home and livelihood She must begin anew for them The story went out in tho mornings paper and before the boy who delivered it had
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 Now, said MT. Bowers to the wit ness, when you wrote the article com blamed Of, did you have in mind any other matter of information than heretofore has been brought to your attention?
 Yes, said the witness emphatically
 Did any Of it relate to an arrangement between the plaintiff here and a man named MeCabe, once leader of the demo- cratic party in Albany?'
 Counsel for Barnes objected and the Judge said This brings us back to the question of local conditions in Albany William M. Wins being out of court. his associates thought it well to require an adjournment until tomorrow when the chief counsel would be on hand to present arguments on the question. AIr. Bowers announced there would be no more direct examination unless the witness is allowed to tell about local conditions in Albany The request for adjournment was granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
STOCK MARKET HAS
 A STRENUOUS DAY

New York, May 5.--The stock market underwent severe shaking out process today, fears of an outbreak of hostilities between China and Japan causing gen. eral selling for domestic and foreign ac- counts. Latest developments in the war between Germany and the allies also were contributing cause.
 Representative shares and speculative favofites declined ? to points. while tho stocks of the numerous companies. which rumor credits with having received prof itable war contracts. suffered more ma terially.
 Taking today's low level as basis of comparison, almost half of the recent prolonged rise In prices of standard stocks has been lost, while among the war specialties the reversals has been more pronounced
 bethiehem Seel was almost the sole exception to the general decline, scoring net gain of , points on unconfirmed ruInors that the company had been awarded additional orders for war sup plies. United States Steel was heavy on denial that it was to participate to a considerable extent in busfness of that chRra9ter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
Ky MRS. J. B. REID

made his circuit she knew the full ness of the human heart. There had come other knocks at her door, voices 10 tell her she was in the midst of q thoughtful world-men and women to help her bear her burden and friendly hands to wipe away her tears. The grief is intense. so much to make il worse, but the resolute woman is making ready to assume her respon-4 abilities She wants work and she wants to work al home. The sound will never be vacant to her as long as her babes are at her side She wan'5 10 keep home for them, that she may raise them above the memories Of out ra geous misfortune. She is temporarily provided for, even for several days. Yesterday two men brought her s each. No name was given Just two men thought she might need it. And she did The milkman stopped ar,d left her four bottles of milk for the, children. Other people called, neighbors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
U. s. Is Not Advised of Issuance of Japanese
 Ultimatum to China
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tCOntinued from Page Onci men and one woman have committed sui- eide. declaring they would rather die than bs subjugated."
 After the news was received yesterday of Japan's proposed ultmatum a cabinet council was held at the winter palace. the residence of President Yuan Shi Kal The ministers were divided in opinion. The President asked questions, but did not express his own views
 Some officials express the belief that China will surrender, while others think she will offer all the resistance possible to Japan's demands. The decision will rest with Yuan Shi Kai
 Cable advices from Tol<io tonight that Che KolSumin had published a state ment that 1t learned from an authorita- tive source that the United States was erdeavoring to mediate between Japan and China were not commented upon by government officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
CONTEST TO
 BE DECIDED TONIGHT

The general visiting committee of the Knights of Pythias, which is com posed of delegates from practically ev- cry Pythian lodge in the district, will meet tonight with Birmingham lodge No S5. The feature of the meeting will be the examination of the officers of the lodge and the degree team bv the judges in charge of the Huddleston banner contest. The ranks of page and knight will be conferred With the growing interest In the banner contest large attendance is expected The lodge will open at o'clock sharp at Fraternal hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06


 and new friends, each anxious to make Ter burden less. And they will. This is not charity: this is love Mrs. Davis wants sewing at home and Fshe wshts 1t right away. She is going to work for her children and she is going to eqaip herself for that duty that God has given her--the care of her flesh and blood These frightful lessons of this Kind are not often given to the world, yet the universe is full of sufferiafs and heartaches. Families are inNolyeI every time; mothers and fathers ol sons and daughters are often crushed with these sorrows that are not whis pered out to public ear. Today remen- Der these. Think sorrowfully of the awful tragedy, and pity the weak. IL is to the living we must give our thought today. Build up the broken mother and give her the opportunity to make the best iIse of her will atd energies to the maintenance of her little folks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
Lutheran Churches Meet

Minneapolis, May 6.--Three thousand Norwegian Lutheran churches were rep- resented when committee met here today to draw up a constitution for the amaleamation of the three largest and oldest synods in the United States The three divisions are the Norwegian synod of America, The Hague's Norwegian Lutheran synod and the United Norwe- eian Lutheran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
Bruner in Anniston

Anniston' May 6.-tSpecial )I'res- ident Bruner of the Georgia Alaba ma league passed through Admission tsis evening en route to Griffin, the new town in the circuit. where he will at- that prospects are good for a bir at :. tendance at the opening games as thc rivalry for the attendance trophy ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
Archbishop Quiglex III

Washington, May 5.-James Edward Quigley, Catholic archbishop of Chicago was stricken with an attack of acute Bright's disease here today His con dition is said to be critical. Archbishop Quigley is here on visit to the apos- tolic delegate. Monsignor Bonzano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-06
Robert c. Lee Dead

Gulfport, Miss, May 5-Robert C. Lee. United States attorney for the Southern district of Mississippi. died here today after a brief illness. He was 54 years old.