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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
ALLIED WARSH|PS
 WAIT DEUTSCHLAND
German Vessel Shows Signs of Early Departure on
 Return Voyage

Norfolk, Va, July 1s.-Three allied warships were patrollins the coast along the Virginia capes tonight, ap- parently anticipating the departure of the German undersea merchantmen Deutschland, according to reports brought here by marine men.
 One of the vessels. sighted by the observer at the Cape Henry weather station, was a British light cruiser with three stacks.
 Baltimore, July 1S-Thkre were further signs today of the early de- parture of the submarine Deutschland The batch of mail from the German embassy was delivered to Captain Koenig, the undersea boats com mandcr. Prince Hatzfeldt of Ambas- sador Bernstorff's staff, paid visit to the offices of the Eastern Forwarding company at the pier where the Deutsch- land is berthed.
 Large quantities of canned goods and sides of beef were slowed in the sub- marine. Hitherto supplies for the Deutschland's crew have been taken tc eIC lHleTncu ANOTtu 0eIIHdH AlOyC steamer Neckar.
 An extra hatch was put into use ir loading the rubber.
 Two carloads of fuel oil for the Deutschland arrived today. This will be sufficient to carry her three times the distance of her first transatlantic trip.
 Further screening of the submarine developed this afternoon. Four large covered barges were hauled, end on end to each other, beside the barge that has been alongside the Deutschland for more than a week.
 Large pieces of burlap were hung between the roofs of the barge ends effectively shutting off view between the ends of the barge.
 Washington, July 1S-Eight of the crew of the German submarine Deutschland, motoring through Rock Creek park here today, met a carriage in which the French ambassador, M Jesserand, was riding. Seeing the large German merchant flags which flew from the sailors automobiles, the ann bassador turned quickly to watch them One of the German party recognized him and proposed three cheers for the ambassador. The sailors gave them Justify.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
ITALIAN GAINS

Rome, July S.-(Via London )-The Italians are making further advances de- spite vigorous opposition, the war office announced today. The statement follows:
 Artillery engagements occurred in the regions of Stelvio and the Tonale. In the Arza valley we defeated attacks of the enemy on our positions at Foppiano.
 Notwithstanding vigorous resistance on the part of the enemy, our infantry has resumed the advance on the northern slopes of the Pasubio. Lively fighting continues in the Posina valley and in the Astico area, where the enemy attempted to check our progress by repeated but fruitless counter attacks. Small encoun- ters took place near Mesole, in the Sugana valley, resulting in our favor. The enemy shelied villages, causing fires in a villa south of Strigno. Along the remainder of the front there were artillery actions, which were particularly intense in Carnia and in the upper Fella valley.
 Hostile air craft dropped bombs on Oswedaletto without causing any dam age. Our air craft bombarded the rail- way station at Andrea. south of Gorizia. :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
BELGIANS MAKE RAID

Paris, July 1s.-The official communi- cation Issued by the war office tonight says:
 South of the Sonme the day was relatively calm. The enemy did not re- new his attempts against La Maison- nette. We drove the Germans iron, some houses which they held in the village of Biaches.
 There Is no event of importance to report on the rest of the front"
 Belgian communications:
 Last night Belgian detachment car- ried out raid in the direction of the enemy trenches north of Dixmude It succeeded in penetrating one of these. killing the greater part of the occu- pants and bring back unwounded pris- oners.
 During the day the artillery was slightly active"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
King George Thanks
 Haig and His Army
 for Great Victories

London, July 1s.-King George today sent the following message to Gen. Sir Douglas Haig, commanding the British troops on the Franco-Belgian front:
 The continued successful advance of my troops fills me with admiration ard send my best wishes to all ranks. The Emperor of Russia has asked me to con- Eey his warm congratulations to the troops upon the great success they have Achieved. GEORGE, R. l."
 General Haig replied as follows:
 "The British armies in France offer most respectful and grateful thanks for this further mark of your majesty's gra- cious appreciation of what they have achieved. They also respectfully beg that Ekeir grateful acknowledgements be con- Eeyed to the Emperor of Russia for his najesty's congratulations"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
SOUTH CAROLINA SITUATION

Columbia, S C.. July 1S.-That the flood has reached it's limit of intensity was the opinion expressed here tonight by weather officials, who predicted that while the rivers would be high in the lower section of the state. they would not reach the unprecedented stages which had been feared. Serious damage however, was expected in the bottom lands, which will be further overhowed as the crest of the flood sweeps on to the sea. Reports of damage from the up-country failed to add much to previous knowledge of the devastation of the foods
 Railways still were badly crippled to- night. The Columbia a-Spartanburg line, and the Columbia Charlotte line of the Southern still were blocked. The Sea boards line to the north is out of. com mission. The Seaboard trestle over the Wateree at Camden went out today. Columbia's last avenue of train service to the north was cut off tonight, when the Atlantic Coast Line railroad suspend ed traffic over it's Wateree river bridge near Eastover. Train service to the south and west from Columbia remained good
 Tonight the crest of the Wateree foot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
Boston Doctor Averages
 Sweetheart With Pistol

Boston. July 1.-Two hours after his sweetheart, Dr. Celia Adams of Brook line, had died from an overdose of a drug, Dr. Eldridge D. Atwood of Woburn today shot and probably mortally wound ed Dr. Wilfred E. Harris, president ot the Massachusetts College of Osteopathy at the latter's office in the Hotel Vest minister, in the Back Bay district. pr. Atwood disappeared after the shooting. but was later arrested after brief strug- gle, at the office of his fiancee.
 The police say he admitted that he had shot pr. Harris because Miss Adams had told him yesterday that their marriage could not take place. as Dr. Harris had wronged her. An empty flve-chambered revolver and a razor, which the police say Dr. Atwood admitted he intended to use on his victim. were taken from the prisoner. He was locked up on a charge of assault and battery with in- tent to murder.
 At the City hospital late tonight pr. Harris was unconscious. His condition was reported as critical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19

ern railway trains within a week, It was said. The problem of moving traf- fic to and from the south was further complicated today by the washing away near Camden, s. C., of the Seaboard Air Lines bridge over the Wateree river, into which the Catawba flows.
 Farmers throughout the Catawba and Yadkin valleys have lost heavily, thou sands of acres having been submerged, destroying growing crops and leaving the land in such condition that it will be practically impossible to plant and harvest new crops this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
Naham J. Greil

Montgomery, July 1S.-(Special.) .)-The fu- neral of Naham J. Greil. who died at his home here yesterday afternoon. was held from the family residence at 4:45 o'clock this afternoon. pr. Newfield of Birming- ham, in the absence of Dr. B. c. Ehren- reich, conducted the services.
 Mr. Greils death caused distinct shock to his many friends in Montgomery and throughout the state. He was one of the most prominent merchants in Ala bama, and was the head of one of the largest wholesale houses in the state. He had been in feeble health for about two years, but had been seriousely i'll only a short time. He was A years old.
 He Is survived by his widow. Mrs. Anna Roman Greil; one son, Roman Greil: five sisters. Mrs. Leon Well. Mrs. Lawrence W. Veil. Mrs. Meyer l.. Greil of Montgomery. Mrs. Godfrey Goldman of Birmingham. Mrs. Isaac Gerstley of Philadelphia: three brothers. B. s. Greil. Terry T. Greil. and Dr. Gaston J. Greil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
Tn states. The statement

southeastern states. The statement follows:
 While we have been hard hit by the flood, especially on the Catawba riv- CT and in the western North Carolina mountains, the first reports of damage are greaty exaggerated. Water is falling everywhere today. We have assembled large forces of men and ann pie supplies everywhere there has been trouble, and have already begun the work of repair of our lines, which will be pushed through promptly. As yet ir is impossible to estimate time or cost involved, but the real difference between this flood and previous ones in the same territory Is that it has hit us in more places at once and we are better prepared to restore normal con- ditiOns."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
GERMANS FIGHT TO
 GAIN LOST GROUND
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hold onto that point. It would have incurred severe fighting, with proba- bly, heavy losses, and General Hatg was in favor of a more methodical ad- vance.
 Evidence received from the front, as we'll as the official map published here, seems to prove that the German sec ond line of defenses was far less strong and elaborate than the first Therefore, the military observers be- lieve that the obstacles are likely to be less difficult as the entente allies advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
GERMAN REPORT

Berlin, July 1S.-(via Wireless.)-Com- plete repulse of the Russian attacks in the region west and southwest of Lutsk was announced today by the war office.
 South and southeast of Riga the Rus. sians continued their strong offensive. but their assaults broke down before the German lines or were repelled by coun- ter-attack where the German trenches had been penetrated
 The official statement on operations along the eastern front follows:
 Army group of Field Marshall Won Hindenburg: The Russians continued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
TEUTONS GROSS LIpA

Petrograd, July ,1S-(Via London.)-A Russian victory over Teutonic forces in southern Volhynia has resulted in their being driven across the River Iipa. and beyond that stream. says a war office statement issued today. Indications are the statement adds, that the retreat was effected in the greatest disorder. . In the Riga region efforts by the Ger mans to retake positions they had lost were unsuccessful.
 The official statement says:
 "In the Riga region there was an ar- tillery duel. The Germans at many places attempted unsuccessfully to recapture lost trenches.
 As the result of the latest skillful op- erations of General Sakaroffs troops in Volhynia we gained victory on July 1S which brought us 1900 prisoners and 3( guns. as announced yesterday. and en- abled us to sweep the enemy completely from the left bank of the lower Lpa, driving him to Krassoff and beyond the river. Judging by the abundance of war material the enemy abandoned he re- treated in great disorder. Some of the 17 heavy, guns captured were yesterday already bombarding enemy position or the south bank of the Lipa.
 German prisoners captured wear uni forms of all kinds. proving the mixed character of the recent formations.
 Caucasus front: The offensive on our right wing continued yesterday. On the seventeenth our brave mountain Cossacks had Eoeat success. courageousIy dis. lodging the enemy from powerfully or ganized positions. In some places not only did the Cossacks attain the snow line but even crossed it.
 Tn the region of the town of Medjidas they captured two machine guns, a quan- tity of arms, and prisoners.
 ''In the region of Taurus we captured a complete Turkish company.
 Tn the course of the attack of the 18th before Baiburt we captured a Turk ish flag"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
Splendid Hospital Train Ordered

Washington, July 1S.-A hospital train of 10 Pullman cars, designed by the army medical department, has been ordered from the Pullman shops at Chicago Five of the cars are to be equipped with regu- lar hospital beds and have large side doors for loading and unloading stretch CTS. One will carry complete operating room and another kitchen large enough to care for over 200 sick. The train will be painted maroon with the insignia of the army medical department. Others will be contracted for if necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
To Aid Armenians

Washington, July 1S.-A concurrent resolution declaring that there are sew sral hundreds of thousands of Arme- hians in need of food. clothing and shel : Ter in the countries now at war and requesting the President to designate day on which Americans may express heir sympathy by contributing to the Eunds now being raised for their relief was adopted today by the House. It has already been passed by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
Storm Warnings Issued

Washington, July 1S.-Storm Warnings were ordered displayed from Delaware Rreakwater to wilmington. N. C.. tonight. The tropical disturbance located last week apparently was little north of latitude 30 and probably near longitude "A. mov- ing north, the weather bureau announced. Increasing northeast winds beginning Tuesday night on the North Carolina coast probably will reach gale force Wednesday, 1t was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
SEARCH FOR BODIES

Charlotte, N. C., July lS.--With 10 men who went down on the Southern railways Catawba river bridge at Belmont Sunday still unaccounted for, searchers tomor- row will go many miles down the river in boats on hunt for bodies. In addi- tion to the four bridge victims and two rescuers brought out of tree tops to the Charlotte side of the river Monday by two negroes, Tons Ross and P. H. Stowe, word was brought from the Gastonia side today of three other rescues, w. L. For. tune of Kings Mountain, section foreman, and two negro laborers being the men saved. Ross and Stowe today received donations of several hundred dollars from Charlotte citizens and a subscription list has been opened to reward them
 The river had receded sufficiently to- day for passenger carrying skiffs and batteauxs to cross at Mount Holly, a few miles above Belmont, and first hand in- formation of damage on the west side of the river was received. The greatest single loss in that section was the com plete destruction of the five-story Armon Cotton mills plant at Mount Holly, the main building, warehouses and tenant houses being entirely washed away. All occupants of the mill village escaped to high ground and there was no loss of life.
 Work was begun today driving piling in a temporary bridge at Belmont and the structure will be ready for, South
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
woRKMEN REPAIRING DAMAGE

Washington, July 1S.-Fairfax Harri- son, president of the Southern railway. today announced that his company has assembled large forces of men and am pie supplies for the repair of damage
 to the Southern in the flood swept
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
Castro Allowed to Enter

Washington, July 1S.-The immigration bureau late today directed that Gen. Cipriano Castro, former president of Vene- zuela, and Mrs. Castro, whose landing at New York has been prevented by inn migration officials there, permitted to en- ter the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
Postoffice Bill Goes to President

Washington, July 1s.-The confer
 bnce report on the annual >postoffice bill was approved by both the Senate and the House today
 knd was sent to President Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
PROPERTY LOSS INCREASING

Winston-Salem, N C., July 1S.-Reports tonight from the flooded districts on the upper Yadkin river indicated that the damage to property was even greater than at first reported, although no damage estimates could be made. The river was falling.
 The branch line of the Southern rail- way following the course of the Yadkin river for 50 miles to North Wilkesbolo was reported to be so badly damaged that probably month will be required to repair it.
 Superintendent Simpson of the South ern, who is making a trip on foot and horseback along the line, had reached Elkin yesterday at noon, when he sent message that he found conditions worse the farther up the river he proceeded. All of the small bridges over streams
 running into the Yadkin had been washed
 away, the tracks undermined and in many places standing on edges some distance from the roadbed.
 A report from Wilkesboro said the power plants of Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro were washed away, and that the supply of kerosene has been exhaust ed, leaving the towns in darkness. The
 water systems had been destroyed. Two buildings at the fairgrounds, the Wilson
 Lumber company's building. a blaming mill plant and one of the Shell Chair companys buildings were washed away and 20 or 25 houses had either disappear ed or moved some distance. The entire line of the Wautauga and
 Yadkin river railroad, 25 miles westward from North Wilkesboro was completely
 wrecked 1t was said
 Reports today from Elkin, in Wilkes county. indicated that many houses were carried away, causing property damage of probably more than $200,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19

their strong attacks south and southeast of Riga. These broke down with san guinary losses before our positions At places where the Russians entered our trenches they were elected by counter attacks
 Army group of Prince Leopold: There were no incidents of importance.
 Army group of General Won Linsingen: The situation is generally unchanged. Russian attacks west and southwest of Lutsk were completely repulsed.
 Army group of General Won Bothmer: There have been minor outpost engage ments."
 Berlin, July 1S.-(Via London )-The of ficial German statement of today says that the Frenco-British forces on both sides of the Somnie devoted yesterday to artillery preparation.
 The text of the statement as to the western front follows:
 At numerous points along the northern front enemy patrols were repulsed by our defense. In a British trench east of Yer melles German patrol captured one of- ficer, four noncorhmissioned officers and Il men.
 "On both sides of the Somme artillery preparation was in progress during the day. In the evening strong attacks against Pozieres and the position to the eastward and also against Biaches, La, Maisonnette, Barleux and Soyecourt were everywhere repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy.
 Tn the Mouse sector there has been lively artillery activity and minor hand grenade engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
PROPERTY DAMAGE
 IS GROWING FAST
 AS REPORTS COME
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 county, IS miles from here, on the Knox vile division of the Southern railway Bat Cave, village in Henderson county on the Rocky Broad river, 30 miles from here, probably is in the most isolated section of the state having no railroad, telegraph or telephone connections.
 Receding waters in this section, already had revealed seven other deaths not known before today, according to reports reaching here tonight. Four of these were near Brevard, and three in the Hickory Nut Gap section near here.
 Reports that eight persons were drowned Sunday at Bat Cave seemingly were con- firnaed tonight by telephone message from John Patrick at Fairview, who said he heard that six women and two children were washed away at Bat Cave, and that more than half the houses in the village had been destroyed. Patrick's informa- tion, if correct, would add two more deaths to the Bat Cave disaster, four having previously been reported He could not give any names of victims, however, and said the only thing he learned was that one of the children was a little girl whose last name was Wilson. Fairview is eight miles from Bat Cave.
 MUCH SUFFERING
 Persons in the Bat Cave section, Pat rick said, were suffering for lack of food, and as highways on both sides of the town had been washed out there was no immediate prospects of getting relief to them. He said he feared greater loss of life would be shown as communication became better established. Bat Cave is within two miles of Chimney Rock, s. C., where, according to press reports from Spartanburg, it was thought that the en- tire village had been wiped out. It was thought possible here tonight that there might be some confusion in the two re- ports as the territory around the will lages of Bat Cave and Chimney Rock is known as the Bat Cave section" Lack of wire communication made 1t impossible to clear up the situation.
 Relief work is being pushed in this section, and some 200 laborers who are out of work because of enforced shut ting down of industrial plants are be- ing put to work clearing away debris as fast as the waters recede.
 Efforts also are being made to relieve persons marooned in isolated sections around here, and tonight it was said that all the 263 passengers marooned since Sunday on the Southern railway train near Marshall had been taken in automo- piles to Marshall. where they were being cared for by the railroad company, which hired every available automobile in this section today for the relief work. Pas sengers who had been marooned on other trains at Tryon, Saluda, Marion and Con- nelly Springs also have been taken off, according to railroad officials.
 It was said that there was much suf- fering among the passengers on the train near Marshall, babies in particular lack ing milk and proper food. and that it was feared for time. the water would reach the train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-19
AUSTRIANS ADMIT LOSSES

Vienna, July 1$.-(Via London. )-Aus- trian advanced posts in the region Of Zazie and Tatarow, south of Kolomea in the Carpathian region, have been press ed back by a Russian attack, says the war office statement issued today.
 The main Austrian positions, however, have been firmly held. Tn Volhynia in the region southwest of Lutsk Russian attacks failed.
 The statement says:
 Near Zabie and Tatarow the Russians pressed back our advanced posts. Attacks on our main positions failed with great enemy losses.
 North of Radziviloff, southwest of Lutsk northeast of Brody, near the Galician bordep, enemy assaults were also repulsed''
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