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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
BRITISH NIGHT REPORT

London, October 1.-THE British Off
cial communication, issued this evening,
says
To-day we have bombarded enemy posi-
tons in the neighborhood of Neuville St.
WAIST, Wytschaete and northeast of
Ypres South of the Ancre there was
considerable artillery activity on both
sides.
"The clear weather gave scope for great
aerial activity. Our machines made q
large number of reconnaisances, bonn
harding billets, factories and depots.
There were numerous fights in the air
in which three enemy machines were de-
stroyed and another machine was driven
to earth and many others were dispersed
Two enemy kite balloons were attacked
and forced down. One afterward was
. seen to be in flames.
One of our machines was brought down
by anti-aircraft gunfire and six others
have not returned.
OFFICIAL FRENCH REPORT
Paris, October 17.--(Via London.)-The
French was office communication today
says:
ION the whole Somme front there was
a bombardment by both sides today,
hwhich sometimes reached great violence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Another Great Gulf Storm
NoW Rushing NorthWdrd

Washington, October 1.-THE wealth
er bureau tonight reported the trop-
ical storm still moving northward,
across the Gulf of Mexico, but it's ex-
act location and probable point or
striking the coast could not be deter
mined. Storm warnings We're continued
from Carrabelle, Fla, to the mouth of
the Mississippi river, but it was said
no further advices would be issued
tonight.
A wireless message this afternoon
from the battleship Nebraska, about
125 miles north of Yucatan, said a
south wind was blowing 80 miles an
hour.
Low pressure and moderate winds
were recorded along the gulf coast.
with rain between Pensacola and New
Orleans.
At Burwood, La, nine inches of rain
fell during the day. Heavier winds
were forecast for later tonight.
New Orleans. october 17-That the
center of the tropical hurricane, re-
ported crossing the Gulf of Mexico
early today, apparently was nearing
the central gulf tonight. was indi-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
KING OF GREECE
COMES TO CAPITAL
IN GREAT HASTE
Cause of Departure From
Royal Residence Is New
Note From Allies of
Grave Character

London. October l7.--vice Admiral
Fournet commander of the Anglo
French fleet in the Mediterranean, has
hahded the Greek government a new
Eote of an extremely grave character.
says a dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph company from Athens dated yes
terday. Following the presentation or
the note King Constantine, it is added
came to the capital in haste from the
royal residence at Tatoi
The railroad stations of Athens and
Piraeus, the city hall at the capital
and the Gastalla barracks have been
occupied by French and Italian sailors
to the number Of 1000, while $50 blue
Jackets with two machine guns have
been stationed in the Municipal thea
tre according to a Reuter- dispatch
from Athens today. The city is quiet,
i An urgent cabinet council has been
summoned.
1t is officially explained. adds the
dispatch. that the attachments landed
(Coatinued ON Page Twe)
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Second Regiment Strikes
Tents to Leave for Border

The second section will carry the Third
battalion and the machine gun company,
while the First battalion, composed OF
Companies b and c, Captains Halstead
and Evans, respectively, of Birmingham,
and the Montgomery Greys and Mont
gomery Blues. will depart at o'clock.
Immediately after the cars of the Sec
ond regiment, clear the spur track at
the camp grounds, the freight cars for
the equipment of the First regiment will
take their place. The First regiment
will depart Thursday morning and
the Fourth regiment Friday morning.
The ambulance company, signal corps
and brigade headquarters will leave late
Friday afternoon.
The Second regiment leaves Montgom-
cry over the Mobile and Ohio going to
the border via Tuscaloosa. All military
duties of the day were suspended be-
cause of the equipment being packed
preparatory to shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18

Montgomery, October 17,-(Special)
Every tent of the Second regiment struck
the ground early Tuesday afternoon as
the last note of the "Strike Camp
sounded from the Il bugles of the regi-
ment. When the tents were struck all
other equipment of the regiment had al
ready been placed in the freight cars at
the camp grounds and before nightfall
the tents. too. had been placed in. the
box cars and the regiment spent Tues
day night under the shelter tents, two
men to each.
The Second regiment will board the
tourist cars early Wednesday morning
and promptly at IL o'clock the first sec
ton will start on it's four and a half
days journey to Nogales. The Second
battalion of the regiment. commanded by
Major McClun, will go on the first sec
ton, as will the supply company of the
regiment.
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Summary Of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
1-Chaos reigns in Athens following
landing of allied marines In city
Battles being fought ON many
fronts.
King of Greece comes to capital in
great haste.
No action to be taken on l-53 raids
lake states.
EpiscOpalinns to change prayer
for President.
Wilson's efforts to send relief to
Poland fail.
Another great gulf storm liz now
rushing nOrthwarI.
Second regiment strikes tents to
leave for border.
More Inandamus suits started by
attorney general.
srresistible tide on political sen
seems to sweep President onward
2-Electrical men close successful
meet at Anniston.
State university among colleges to
make soldiers.
LOCAL NEWS
3-Bnrber assaiIs oil companies.
5-FOrmnl opening of contagious ward
Hard IL acquitted in criminal court
an insurance charge.
Engineers and golf experts busy
ON plans Tor munickpal course.
City cannot enter Insurance Held.
SEWER disagrees with Levy about
car shortage.
Routine business Of city commits
sion. ~
l:-League's new head matter of In
tereNt.
FEATURES
EFoOtlights md screen.
4-Editorinl comment.
6-SOciety and Dolly Dalrymplc.
SPORTS
S-Crimson victory speaks well for
KelIey's machine.
ShrOpshire Will not oppose Baugh
for president OF Southern league.
Andrews wins Wimbledon cup in
national rifle match.
Meredith goes down In defeat.
AxOrn AxwOrthy Is close winner in
Grand circuit.
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PRESIDENT WILL
INVADE CHICAGO
ANDLAKE STATES.
Tour of Central West, Which
Starts Today, Expected
to Bring Good
Results

Long Branch, October 17.-President
Wilson will leave here tomorrow morn
ing for Chicago. where he is to speak
three times Thursday. En- route to ana
from Chicago his train will make brief
stops in New York. Indiana, Ohio and
Pennsylvania. While Mr.. Wilson has
refused Invitations to make speeches
he will appear on the observation
platform of his private car to shake
hands with people who assemble to
greet him and perhaps say few words
to them.
While arrangements for the Presi-
dents visit to Chicago include no APP
pearances before strictly partisan or
CARNATIONS his campaign managers
are counting on the trip to have 4
ma rk ed political effect. They Include
Illinois. Indiana and Ohio in the doubt
full states, and wish the President to
meet as many persons as possible.
Leaving here at IL o'clock tomor-
tcontinued ON Page TwoJ.
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Perry County Planter
I Killed When Auto Is
Thrown From Bridge

Uniontown, October H. Special.)-R
F. Hall, one of the wealthest planters
of Perry county, was instantly killed
this afternoon about o'clock about one
mile from his home. and two miles from
.uniontown. Mr.. Hall had been to town
attending to business and while on his
way home his car ran off bridge
turning completely over, pinning him
down under the steering gear. Oscar
Greer of Uniontown, was with him when
the accident occurred. He escaped with
severe bruises and cuts about the face
and head.
There were two automobiles just in
front of Mr.. Halls car, and when they
reached the wreck, Mr.. Hall was dead
his neck being broken. Mr.. Greer was
unable to say just how the accident hap
pened, as Mr.. Hall was driving the car.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
GREAT BA TILES
IN PROGRESS ON
vi A N Y FRONTS
Both On Eastern and Western Line Spirited En-
gagements Are Being Fought With Varying
Results Teutons Are Attacking Russians In
Galicia -Rumanians Are Making Stand
Against Enemy In Pennsylvania
VANS Attacking Bulgars

Athens Monday, October 16.-(Via London October ~
Marines from the ships of the entente powers the
1000 have been landed Praeus occupied
the railway station Praes and buildings in Athens
Immediately this became known the streets of Athens
with Greeks francay cheering King Constantine and
ing the Greek National anthem Great marched through
the Streets thousands gathering the neghborhood
postoffce square.
Greek troops and ordered clear square
to prevent any with civilians French who
occupied that section eectng complete Gordon around the
French taking all precautions avoid any incident
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Alabama's Corporation
Tax Law Goes Before
Federal Supreme Court

"A Washington, October 17.-Without argu-
ment an appeal of the case of the Kansas
City. Memphis and Birmingham railroad
against Alabama officials contrasting
validity of Alabama's domestic corpora
ton franchise tax law of 1911 was sub
mitted to the supreme court today. The
railroad contested payment on the ground
that the law discriminates in favor of
corporations organized in other states.
The statute was upheld by Alabama $
supreme court. 1t provides graduated
tax based upon capital stock of domestic
corporation
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Republicans Are Pushing
Forward Bags of Gold"
to Stem Flood
G. o. P. LEADERS ARE
ADMITTING CHANCES
GROWING DOUBTFUL
Pivotal States Are Already Conceded
to Wilson, and He May Even
Carry Rock pibbed Stand
pat Strongholds
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, October IL.
Especial. $50 irresistible is
the apparent trend of the coun-
try to the democratic ticket
that the followers Of Woodrow
Wilson are fearfully repeating
the 1909 utterance of the Rev.
Brooks Lawrence: We've got
'em beat if they don't buy us.
And there is reason to believe that
the republicans are preparing, during
the last three weeks of the campaign,
ito buy US" The admissions of the
Washington Post and other news
papers, generally regarded as IRE.
concilably republican, to the effect
that in all probability Wilson will car.
ry not only such normally doubtful
states as Ohio, Wisconsin and Illinois,
but will, in addition, sweep into the
fold the rock-ribbed republican com.
monwealths of Massachusetts, and Con-
necticut, has caused republican stratc-
gists, it is said, to fall back" on their
greatest and strongest argument"
That argument" is reported to be
money.
And on the other hand the democrats
| are beginning to fear these modern gift
| bearing GreeRs. II is almost unbelievs
able that republican papers would adj
NIT that Wilson has the advantage in
| Ohio Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and
| Connecticut when it is as improbable
that Wilson will carry Massachusetts as
that he will carry Pennsylvania.
THE PROBABLE TRUTH
| But in the entire story as related from
| day to day by republican newspapers
! democrats despite too much sunshine,
find modicum of comfort Republicans
on the other hand, are apparently over
whelmed with surprise and dismay One
of the alleged objects of the deluge OF
| democratic" news is to arouse the re-
publican chieftains Chose who by the
| joeund Jingle of yellow coin have in the
past changed the destiny of the ma
tion) from slothful siesta superinduced
by overconfidence. That object, it is
indicated, is about to be realized.
The modern Mark Hanna. as heavily
burdened with lucre as was Atlas when
he bore the weight of the world is going
this week among the boys of the big
cities" 1t is his purpose to counterfeit
through the influence of railroad super
intendents and the strong box with
which he has been fortified the effect
of the passage of the Adamson eight
hour law And the result of the election
will tell the story of whether or not la
Dor, when benefited, is able to meet its
Indebtedness in the form of ballots at
the polls.
There is every reason to believe that
the republican profligates will spend
more money than was dispensed by ''bis
business" when in 1896 it elevated Will
Continued on Page Twelve)
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Portland. Ore, October HI Because
of the sharp advance in the wheat
prices the price of flour will be in
creased here either 20 cents or 80
cents a barrel tomorrow, millers an
nounced today
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cldent capable OF starting Stfl1e
1t is impossible to predict whether
trouble can be prevented throughout
the night The Greek government is
fully alive to the fact that Greece's fate
hangs on the prevention of further
measures on the part of the French
commander.
KING REVIEWS SAILORS
Early in the day a review by King
Constantine of the sailors belonging to
the vessels of the Greek navy, which
were taken possession of by the entente
allies, was made the occasion for an i'm
mense royaiist demonstration, crowds pa
rading the street displaying life-size por
traits of the sovereign and wildly cheer
ing for the monarch
Admiral Damanos, minister of marine,
addressed an order of the day praising
the loyalty of the sailors and compli-
menting them on their conduct under the
most trying circumstances,
After the ceremony the King assem-
bled the officers about him and adj
dressed them personally, expressing pride
that they had scorned offers of money
and honors and had remained faithful
to their oath and their country He gave
his word that he would stand by them
to the end. against whatever consequences
their LOYALTY might entail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-18
Sugar Price Goes Up

San Francisco, October 17.-Sugar adj
vanced in price again today l0c on 100
pounds with cane graduated at T.45 as
the basis. Advances in raw sugar was
given as the reason.
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BRIEF SUMMARY OF
NEWS OF WAR FROM
VARIOUS F RON is

Volhynia, Galicia and TransyI-
vania are still the points where
the heaviest fighting is taking
place. Along the SOmme front in
France bomba rdments alone have
prevailed, except to the east of
BelIoy- En- Santerre, where the
Germans threw two attacks against
the French, only to be repuIsed.
In Macedonia the hostilities have
been confined mainly to patrol en-
weather has set in throughout the
Austro-ItaIian theatre and with
snow in the mountains and rain
in the valleys, little fighting Of
moment has taken place.
Continuing their violent often
sive in GaIicia, the Austro-Ger-
mans, according to both Berlin and
Vienna, have taken trenches over
front of one and One-quarter
miles from the Russians and made
prisoner 80 officers and 1900 men.
West of Lutsk. in Volhynia, the
Russians attacked violently many
times but, according to Vienna,
were everywhere repulsed with
great losses. In the southern Car
pathians, near Dornaa Wntra, addi-
tional heights have been taken
from the Russians by the Teutonic
allies.
In Pennsylvania the Rumanians,
fighting near the border passes,
continue tenaciously to hold back
the AustrO-Germans almost every
where. In the Uzul valley they
have driven the invaders back
across the Rumanian border.
~-~-~~-~c~~~~~~-o-~~-o-o
East of Belloy-en-Santere the enem,
launched two fresh attacks which. lik,
the preceding ones, were completely re
pulsed The enemy suffered heavy losses
There is nothing to report ON the re-
nainder of the front.
German aeroplanes dropped severa
combs on Amiens, but without doing any
damage.
RUMANIANS MAKE STAND
Berlin, October l7.-(Via London )-Ru
nanian troops in Transylvania are max
Continued ON rage Nine)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-18

friend, Count Eugen 2ichy Of Budapest
The latter for years treated him as an
own son, supplied him plentfully with
all material ,hlngs-and then died with
out remembering him in his will or
without making any provision ior him
Thus falling suddenly from compar-
arNe atilucnce to, poverty the man
dropped out OF sight completely His
present diScoycrer, who was making a
trip from Budapest to Vienna, and who
knew the Christioh brothers in the old
days when Count Itchy was alive, was
surprised to find that the wallcr who
served him SO nois.lessly and. compt
tently Vas no o,ber than ouca OF these
Christich boys. The latter with some
reluctance told him that he nsd tried
to make living IN one OF the state min
i,tri.S but had failed because he pos
Sessed no qualifications had tried the
stage but had been ruled OFF BY the
police because he had billed himself as
a prince, and finally had turned to wait
ing on table. because he knew of moth
ing else he could do efficiently. {
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-18
Joins Her in South.

In the spring OF this year the pretty
widow Of John Jacob As,or visited
the south II was only natural to con
clude that Dick would find his way tc
her side He did They were seen much
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-18
LOVE SNAPS TIES
OF ASToR RICHES
Widow OF Titanic Victim
Weds AdmIrer Of Her
GirIhood Days.
l. 0SeS VAST F0RTUN E
Pretty Tale Of ViOIets, Gift Of
Embarrassed Boy, Now
Told in Society,"

All OF the millions that John JACOB
AStor left to his Young widow when
he went TO his doom on the Titanic
were not powerful enough to stiilc love
out OF her heart and keep her a widow
There was no doubt that Astor fore
saw the possibility OF unexpected death
and tried to bind his young bride even
after his death as a living monument
TO mans supreme SelflshncSS.
The magnificent AStor home IN New
York and sS,0O00O0 were hers accord
ing TO tire will as long as she re-
NAMED single II she married she lost
everything and IT went back to his re
siduary estate But A,tor, like MANY
another. ovcrcStlmatcd The power OF
wealth. He forgot that when the heart
IS Young millions are discounted in A
shocking manner
Fiance is Rich
II happened that the man the Young
widow married i, rich He has a few
shabby millions, but, in the view OF her
set, he Is nobody He Is William
Karl Dick banker He cannot give
her the lncome or social position she
enoyed as the AStor widow. hut he re
vived the romantic interest in lie and
gathered up the broken threads OF a
childhood Courtship that mus, have
been one OF her happy recollections.
Both Mr. Dick and Mis-, Force were
born in Brooklyn but the children did
no, become we'll acquainted until they
moved to Manhattan.
Admirer in Youth.
There was one boy who looked upon
Madeline as the brightest OF Jewels,
and he set about to win her heart, He
was Dick A baShful boy, he did not
speak to ahc girl OF his love; besides.
they were much too Young TO think OF
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-18
Reported Proclaimed king


The foregoing is OF interes, particu-
larly because of story from Rome re
Gently copied in this country TO the
effect that one OF these illegitimatc
sons OF the late Milan. had been pro
claimed king OF Serbia at Belgrade t.,
the Austrian and German authorities
The Vienna correspondent appears to
dispose OF that report from Rome, for
the other Of the Christich brothers was
recently reported By a Eondon n.ws-
paper to he IN London, employed as a
ladies tailor IN a large department,
store at salary Of SIS a week. In
January OF last year he applied to Sir
Thomas Upton for passag' ,o Serbia
on board the yacht Erin. saving he
was deNirouS 10 fight Tor his country
but Sir Thomas refused his tcaucS,
and so far as known he is still IN Eng
land
King Milan was ruler Of Serbia from
l8S2 to 1890 His only Legitimate son
was Alexander, who, with his Queer
Draga, was aSsaSSinsted in 1908 hut
stories Of Milan's irregular offspring
by Artemesia Christich, who was the
wife OF the private secretary OF king
Milan, and who was the cause of Queer
Na,ali-'S divorce from her husband
have been given full credcnce There
has, however, always been considerable
mystery abou, the subsequent career o,
these two sons, Milenke and George. II
is not known from the dispatches which
OF them is in London and which in
Vienna, but II seems apparent ,ha,
neither of th.m has been proclaimed
king OF Serbia by the occupying forces
of IeutonS a, Belgrade
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-18

IN each others company. Society pre-
pared ITSELF for an announcement oi
their engagement II came IN due course
The violetS that marked the first ad
yenturing footsteps OF the childhood
romance were 10 give way to orange
blossoms
In marrying She gave up much OF
material nature, but got in return
something intangible bu, much finer
than ANYTHING she lost At last her heart
dictated her actiouS and she found,
after all that lie isn't merely a mat
ter OF money and social position
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-08-18

openly dwelling on a matter reserved
Tor mature years, Blu, Dick must give
Madeline some testimony OF his aztec
ton
And he did
II was at a juvenile party III Manhat-
tan Dick was late IN arriving. and
when he was ushered into the mids, 81
a group vi Young friends the reason
was apparent He had stopped at a
flower store TO buy bouquet OF vio-
lets. With cheeks as red as applies
Dick laid the flowers in the lap Of
Madelinc-and fled from the room. The
girl, twltted hy her little friends, be-
came flNStered and embarrassed and
cried. But she did not return the bou-
quot
Tugged at His Heartstring-.
There are some who say that the
girl placed several OF the vloletS in a
book, and that she has their wi,hcred
petals TO this day Be that as it NAV.
there Is no record that the budding ro-
nance OF the children progressed FUR
thcr--at that time Young Dick was
sent away to school Madeline accom-
panied her mother to ENropc
II was .omc years later that Made
line, a comparatively obscure school
girl, became engaged TO John Jacob
AStor. one OF the worlds richest men
and poSSessor OF one OF the worlds :
most famous names, who had Just been
divorced from the wlic OF his youth
he announcement created sensation
IN society, A wave of rmdig,aton
swept the country Hundreds OF min
lSterS denounced the coming marriage
But despite all criticism the multi
millionaire married the schoolgirl and
Their verey step abroad was chronicled
Their every step abroad was choncled
more fully than the movement OF kings
or OF navieS. AStor was AZ his bride
10
hen came the Titanic tragedy. ASlor
died like a man and a gentleman. His
beautiful bride. pitifully hyStcrical
was picked up bv a boat and landed
safely. Shortly after John Jacob Astor
had died another John Jacob Astor wa,
born to the girl widow
As Long As She Was Widow
The expected her was provided for
handsomely in the will Madeline Force
NStor It's mother, was given the As
tor mansion on Fifth avenue. together
with the income ON 5000 900 year
and the art works, automobiles and nth
er personal property Of her husband -
So long as she remained widow In the
event that she remarked all OF tho
above was to rever, to Vincent AStor
the son OF John Jacob Astor by his pre-
vcus marriage Astor had settled A. nj
five million dollars ON her, however,
and her baby, OF course, has qu i'm.