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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1916-04-14
ECh0S de
la 6uerre

Gals 6vacualent Haucourt. Hler
lis ont 6vacu6 B6thincourt. Leur
ligne du cote nord-ouest de Ver-
dun, s'6tend done maintenant de
Cumi4res a Avocourt, en- passant
par la position de rHomme Mort
ct par la fameuse cote 304 qui est
consid6r6e CONNIE la plus impor-
tante des premieres positions de-
fensives du cote nord-ouest de la
place. La cote 3O4 Sc trouve exac-
tement a moiti6 chemin entire Gu
mi4res ct Avocourt.
L'6vacuation du saillant Bethin-
court-Haucourt-Avocourt s'impo-
salt depuis la prise de Forges a
Fest de Bethincourt ct celle de
Malancourt a l'ouest de CO meme
village. Les Francais mont ced6 lie
terrain que dams lie seul but de
proc6der au redressement de leurs
lignes ct tant que la cote 3O4 res
terra entire leurs mains, il ny aura
pas de s6rieuses alarmes a conce-
vo1r pour la seconde ligne d6fen-
sive qui s'appuie, a rouest sur les
forts de Mare, de Bois-Bourrus ct
de Choisel.
Les nouvelles positions alleman-
des ne Sc trouvent pas plus pres
de Verdun qu'avant P6vacuation
du saillant: elles en- sOnt encore, de
ce cote. a plus de IL miles, seule-
ment elles op4rent elles aussi sur
une ligne droite ct Sc trouve en-
meilleure position pour attaquer
la cote 3O4.
Mais, CONNIE le dit judicieuse-
ment ce matin dams le "Boston
Journal notre vieux stratege ger
manophile, M. Arnoux::
Hill 3O4 is not yet captured
and in view of the admirably gal
liant and scientifically correct de-
fense which the french have thus
far put up, we may be sure that
every foot Of this hill will be des-
perately contested, as the french
we'll know it's all important infu-
ence on the fate of Verdun.''
l'6vacuation du saillant de Be-
thincourt s'est effectu6e sous le
convert de la mutt ct avec une rec
titude 6tonnante. Les Allemands
men ont eu connaissance qu'apr6s
coup.
Les Allemands ont de nouveau
essay6 en- vain de lancer une alta
Que d'infanterie entire Cumi6res ct
Douaumont, contre la Cote-du-
Poivre. lis ont etc repouss6s avec
de grandes pertes.
Entire Douaumont ct Vaux, les
Francais ont enlev6 la premiere Ii
gne de tranch6es allemandes sur
uhe distance de $50 metres.
Maintenant, au sujet de P6vacua-
tion don't nous parlons plus haut,
il ne faut pas juger du r6sultat de
cette Evacuation par les quelques
arpents abandonnes a lennemi; il
faut le juger au point de vue stric-
tement militaire. Or au point de
vue militaire, lie movement etait
absolument urgent, ct, au lieu de
com1 orter de nouveaux ct plus
imp6rieux dangers pour les Fran
Gals, il procure a ceux-ci un GER
! tain avantage don't ills pourraient
6videmment tirer un tres s6rieux
profit 81, par exemple, l'arm6e an
glaise de 100000 d'hommes dai-
gnait sortir un peu de sa torpeur
ct soulager les troupiers de Joffre
en- laissant rne diversion dams les
Flandres.
Londres, 10 vril.-Une Tongue
d6peche envoy6e par le correspon-
cant de l'agence Reuter- 3 Bucha-
rest dit qu'en vue des pr6para-
tions militaires non d6guis6es de
la Bulgaria, le gouvernement de la
Roumanie ''prend les mesures mi
litaires n6cessaires."
NJ. Bratiano, president du con-
sell, q aussi prorog6 la session par
lementaire lusqua "a 'l11 fin o'avail,
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1916-04-14

A VENDRF-.Une banniere de
la Soci6t6 St Jean -Baptiste, IN
drapeau AMERICAN, ct un drapeau
carlton Sacr6-C -Cnur. S'adresser q
Josph Deslongchamps, Hurley
Wis. a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20

the French republic has done in open-
INK up It's wealth of beautiful country
previously inaccessible to the motorist
II was the perseverance and co-opc-
ration of French motorists united and
sincere that brought about the con-
Struction OF n system that Is a joy to
the heart Of the automobilis,s who have
toured from In Havrc 10 Marseillcs.
or from Biarritz to Pyrenees
When the average car owner finds
that he Is getting what he believes
I" be 100 per cent efficiency out OF
his car. has equipped It with all the
accessories, improvements and com
forts OF the home" he heavcs "A sigh.
sinks back into the cushions aud feels
TINT he has done his share as a citi-
zen OF the motor world AS a matter
of fact. IL he leaves his automobile re-
sponsibil'ties ut the garage door he
is doing no more for himself and his
colleagues than the citizen who DAYS
his taxes and then refuses to vote
Unless the men who own the cars see
to II that their representatives I'm the
state Legislatures and in Congress
vote the way they should in the better
highways campaign there is small,
chance that the United States will ever
rival her sister across the Atlantic M
u champion Of the open road.'--H.
w Slauson. NJ. h.. in Leslies
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20

iEc American Automobile Associa-
iion - L" he credited in no little meas
Nr" Tor the Bankhead bill passed by
me senate on May and the Shacklc-
ioru piii IN the House which have for
thelr purpos" the Improvement OF
American highways. The bills in Con-
aroSs arc thouGhtfuliy drawn aud deal
with the Federal side Of tho improve
in"n' with thorouEhncSS. or course.
IN" danger Will threaten the issue in
me various states where its effective
ness can easily he destroyed by vast
inc tho appropriations on small and
unimnortant hy-paths instead Of con-
centratinE upon the more important
highways Thcre is no reason why the
United States cannot accomplish what
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
JAPANESE BEATS JOHNSTON

NEWPORT II l. Au&us' IH IChya
ruma gae. OF Tokyo. iurnish led the big
Eest sensation OF the tennis season TO-
day by Wrestling victory from VIII
liam VI. Johnston, OF San Francisco
national champion. IL, the finals OF III"
annual tournament for the Casino CUP
II was a nve-sct match fllcG with
brilliant performance IN which TN"
amazing stcadincss ana endurance Of
the Japanese champion gained him
victory. The scores We're G-l, ~, 80.
ct 81
The victor? gave KrmaEae a leg
on the Casino cup. tho trophy put M
last year when - Norris Williams,
IL. Of philadelphia. WAS tho winner.
Californian. rs his partner. Johnston
later in the dav VAS defeated in the
doubles anal losing to w + john
son and !, ! Armstrong. OF philadcl-
rhia. The score Was IS. 80. 6-i
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20

roads. the base being made of tree
trunks, ovcrlaid with branches. and
'heSc branches overlaid with earth
Ih"S" roads alone neceSsita,c the cut
t"S OF thousands upon thousands OF
trees. In the lining Of trenches and
'hc building OF shelters there has been
nncea*inE demand for more and more
tiho"r. ana when il uaS hc"r oU hand
IN IN" shape Of single trees. groups OF
trees. Woodlands or forests. 1t is fair TO
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
Nrr, var. Ii"roIn cuts Price.

Special 20 The Times Dispatch
NEW lOki> August l9-1he New
York Herald announces Il reduction in
tho price of IL wccl,-day issues from
cents 20 cen, In NV York CITY
and outlying metropolitan districts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
CAUTHORNE CAR RUNS
AMUCK ON CARY ROAD
Crashes Into Cars Operated by l.. w,
McVeigh and Otis
Norris.
DRIVER IN COUNTY JAIL
Cars in Collision Are Badly Damaged,
but Occupants Luckily Escape In
jury-Cauthorne Bailed on City
Charge.

re. A C,,,,horne. l6Ol-N Mouunl0
.ros,o, last Mich, II, ,l,y
Avenue, was $3.50" n' ,un cn,rrcs Of
ana 'ou,''E ,.,,,,,,o along
rech.ess'E 800 ,,,hnurn hailed
'he ar! h,. ~. ,i,v orf,-
Q" '"e ~ -, .ni rort,nss-
Ge's, 'na. ,,a,,,,,,.r,, r,d NO, hccu
y .,., ror,.o -, -, o,,iy
49,. ,h;s ,or,in~ and was being held
- .ho tI,r,ico county Jail
..,,,, o.ic.,. a, .bc
~ c.a.; ,,o ro,isca
, ari,irc -,
'na' "'"'N.n '"," ,. .,, r,r,
au'oh'oo'ie - a.
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-20
Remarkable Road And
Race Track Records

TUNE, July and August have re-
corded series of remarkable
- racing records achieved with the
aid of Goodyear Cord Tires.
These victories are valuable be-
cause they offer corroborative evil
dence of the very qualities for which
Goodyear Cord Tires are famous.
The terrific speed of the shorter
contests, and the sustained speed of
the longer ones, are added proof of
that stouness, iveliness and speedi-
ness which every Goodyear owner
experiences in everyday use, and
which led to the adoption of Good
year Cord Tires as standard equip
ment on the Franklin, the Packard
Twin-S;x, the Locomobile, the Peer
less, the White, the Haynes Twelve,
and the Stutz.
Goodyear Cord Tire achieve
mcnts to date have been
follows:
S;ss EEL. j.; ss : 81 F. 8; ;s
lo3 miles per hour.
g: 70: : -: s 81:
'es s o. gsa s:s s. Of fs sss rs ss
Crsvfod
' Pho; s:f ri. j. sss Is, 60 1919 H:. s as
ing Crawford % nIes hour.
s'}ss R.f ,s,s Ia: R c Ms 1:1
81 miles pI hour
6oond piaee, 10 une r.o<. Molne. Ia
June Is, 1916. L@vs dvax Cr.wfoud car
90 miles pH hour.
Ffrse pisce, Smile &c oe-,nie track De
Moines. Ia, juno az. 1916. driving
Crawford 30 miles per
piao. loo-rnu rscr. III nj dit e.nck
Pain. s9Sas a.re as car c''s q n MI p p
hour.
First pisn Eddie drivinx Mar.
well car Third place, Lexia driving Crsv-
Mercedes Ftfeh pl.en, Henderson div.
Ing MARVEL caT-35omic on mile
track, Taon<ns, Wash, Aug S,
speed II winner 80 uiiea hour.
In this rsce the bgvene the scaaou
the Pacific Coast. of few
rsess 1seosn s,aa b{ the Agaeriean Auto
Goodyear Cord Tires tiretr trouble.
lie changed hia four tirea for ssfety's sst
oo!y. LetTs who third changed but
ono eIc. DC Feline who Won fourth changed
through the entire without q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
BROWN DENIES THAT ! CIVIC BODIES WILL
 BE CONSOLIDATED
Also Says He Will Not Be- come Executive Officer of the Chamber of
 Commerce

There is no movement on foot to bring about a consolidation of the Business Mems league with the Chamber of Con- merce, according to R. A. Brown. pres- ident of the Business Mems league. MT. Brown also emphatically denied that there was any plan under consideration by which he was to become an execu- tive of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The Business Mems league will con- tinue as an organization separate and apart from the Chamber of Commerce. as will the Alabama State Fair associa- tion," said MT. Brown, who is the pres ident of the league and the fair associa- tion. While we are always ready and willing to take part in every civic move ment fostered by the Chamber of Com merce or anyone else. from the very nature of the work of the Business Mems league and the Alabama State Fair association, there could be no mer- ger with the Chamber of Commerce.
 This question of combining our or ganizations with the chamber was brought up long ago and by the unani- nous vote of the directors, was re- jected. The question has not been con- sidered since then.
 Regarding the report that I am to be- come some kind of executive officer of the Chamber of Commerce, I can only say that the matter has never been con- sioer ed. As soon as I can finish with the business of the reunion, I am going back to work for R. A. Brown & Co.
 These reports had gained some slight circulation several days ago, but when asked about them by a representative of The Age-Herald, MT. Brown emphatic ally denied them as he did yesterday aft ernoon.
 J. Frank Rushton, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce., who is the acting executive during the illness of President Bush, stated yesterday that the matter of the resignation of General Manager Radcliffe. which was submitted some days ago, effective June 30, was not scheduled to be considered at the meeting of the directors of the chamber this morning. He stated that this matter would be taken up at later meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25

Although the county board of tax equalization is not ready to give out a report on the tax increase for Jeffer- son county the books in the tax asses sor's office are open for the public to examine The actual amount of the increase is not known, but authorita- tive estimates place the figures at more
 than $20 900, ,000.
 The books in the assessors office show that practically half the property values of the county lie within the city limits of Birmingha Thus, if the as-
 sessments of the board of equalization stand the revenues of the city will De increased $1,000,000. A raise of S373,S00 was made by the county board on the
 property bounded by Second and Third
 avenues and Nineteenth and TWen- tieth streets. The total hgures set py
 the board value this property at $1,616,-
 300 against the assessments Of the same
 propertv last year of s1.242,500. These figures show something of the work
 being done by the board of equaliza-
 tion in the downtown districts, while in the residence sections of the city 1t was
 found that some of the assessments needed reducing Where there were raises to be made, they were in smaller proportions.
 The county board of equalization has gone over the county carefully, and has employed mineral experts to assist them in valuing the mineral lands. Sep arate valuations have been made of the surface of these lands and the min eral rights, while in the city the land and the improvements have had separ- ate valuations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
PLANS ONE-DAY DOG
 SHOW AT EAST LAKE
Manager Breinig Asks for the Co-Operation of Dog
 Lovers of District

Manager George J. Breinig, of East Lake park, announces that he will put on midsummer dog show in the shape of "one-day stunt" as he expressed it. It is the aim of MT. Breinig 10 have a show for local dogs, giving suita ble cups and ribbons to the winners.
 The show will not be held under A. K. c. sanction as it's length will be too short. But all rules of the official body will be observed as nearly as possible, as the manager wants every body to have an equal chance. MT. Breinig will select some competent judge and things will be run off smoothly. In speaking of his plan, MT. Breinig said:
 'It is my purpose on Sunday after noon, June 1S, to have a one-day dog show, I realize the season will be rather warm at this time, but my plan will eliminate all unpleasantness. I will arrange with Soth the Rirming ham Railway, Light and Power com pany and Tidewater car lines to ruA a special car soon after 12 o'clock on the above afternoon for dogs only The only thing black allowed on these cars will be black dogs, and they can ride either end of the car they wish. The Jim Crow law is suspended on this occasion. By this arrangement all uOS lOVeTS ana IHelF eHIrdnIS can De carried to the lake without any special permits. Of course, those owning cars can take their pets out in them. By having all dogs on the bench early in the afternoon, the judge can have the ribbons placed and the usual large crowd that comes out later can readily see what constitutes winner.
 "The whole show, therefore, will last but few hours, and will be more of a Of in o little good-natured rivalry. It will stimulate the canine interest and have things on an edge for the big A. K. c. show in October at the State Fair.
 q would be pleased to have all who will make entries to call me over phone Woodlawn S80 or drop A1e a card at East Lake park, so I can get a line on what preparations to make. I will appreciate the efforts of the public to help make the different weekly events at the lake a success. Something new is planned almost every day, as the visitors to the park are made up of all classes and we want to please them all"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
ROBSON WILL NOT | MAKE CONTEST IN
 ! THE TENTH DISTRICT
Law Provides That Man Must Be Voter to File Contest Over
 Result
By LEON c. BRADLEY

Cant. Richmond Pearson Hooson Will not contest the nomination of William R Rankhead as congressman from the Tenth district.
 The captain will institute no pro- ceedings seeking to oust his successfui opponent The people of Alabama Will be spared the embarrassing spectacle of the Hero of the Merrimac" signing his name to document which has as it's purpose the overthrow of the eX- pressed will of the democrats of the Tenth district.
 To be sure, the captain, when last in Alabama, announced that he would file contest were he not declared the nominee. He was not declared the nominee, but it is hardly thought he will make good his threat. In fact, according to competent legal opinion Alabama's most spectacular politician cannot contest It. matters not what evidence may have been gathered by the five detectives, said to have been employed during the campaign by the Hobson forces, the captain himself Is barred. Hehas no standh>' in court.
 The captain did not vote in the pri- mary election, the result or Wulcn Hc would overthrow. The captain is not a qualified voter, not citizen of the district nor the state whose suffrage he so frequently seeks The legislature of Alabama wisely provided for cleo tion contests where there was charge of fraud But unfortunately for the present status of the erstW nile sixth district congressman, it specified that these contests could only be instituted by citizens of the state, by qualified voters And the legislature went even further It declared that no one fall ing to vote in the democratic primary could question the result.
 It has been frequently charged that the former citizen of Hale county was always a congressman by proxy. And should a contest of the nomination ol William B. Bankhead be instituted, il would have to be done by proxy. The captain himself is barred. Not being | citizen of the state or district ano not having voted in the primary, any action which is taken will have to bt done by some friend of the captain And the opinion prevails in the Tentf district and over the state thA sNcf action will not be taken. It is knowr that some of the wiser friends of the captain living in other parts of tht state. men who have been the bulwarl<: in the cause of prohibition, state-wid, and nationwid have strongly urged against the proposed step That theil advice. based on reason and not pique will prevail, is believed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25

That there will be no high prices charged in connection with the Tusca- loosa centennial and commencement that ample arrangements have been made to take care of all visitors, no matter how many come, and that the diphtheria scare is long since a thing of the past, were statements made yesterday by Luther Da- wis of Tuscaloosa, who was at the Hill man. MT, Davis declared that some peo- pie in Birmingham and over the state had written the committee asking about these matters and that in certain quar- ters an erroneous impression had gained circulation.
 The prices which will prevail at the few events for which admission will be charged are ridicuousy low" said MT. Da- vis For the pageant, a S5O00 production, In Which 300 people will take part, and at winch a symphony orchestra will render the music, an admission of 75 cents will be charged For the centennial ball which includes the Glee club performance the crowning of the centennial queen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
Tuscaloosa Ready For CrozUds Expected At Big
 CentenniQl Celebration

fancy dancing and other features the ad- mission will be soc and S1. The only other affair for which any charge is to be made will be the alumni banquet, which as in the past will be $1 per plate. Every one attending the centennial, whether an alumnus or not, will be permitted to at- tend the banquet this year.
 There will be no lack of accommoda- tions for the crowds. All these arrange ments have been looked after and a sys- tenn employed which will assure every visitor of good accommodations. As to the diphtheria scare, there is not a sick man in the university now, and the threatened spread of the disease was pre- vented by prompt work on the part of federal, state, county and city health authorities
 We have arranged for the Boy Scouts to come to Tuscaloosa and assist in ham, ding the crowds. Memoli's band will be the official music maker, assisted by the Boys Industrial School band, and four other bands from over the state. Every detail has been worked out and Tuscaloosa expects to make as good rec ord with the centennial as Birmingham with her reunion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
EQUALIZATION BOARD
 RAISES TAX ASSESSMENTS
 TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS
If Assessments Stand Revenues of City Will Be Increased S1 OOO OOO-Book of Tax Assessor Open to Public and
 Board Will Hear Protests Beginning June l9

In the event there are those who think their assessments have been made too high, the board will hear all complaints, beginning Monday, June 19, and continuing until the first day or August This hearing is given in order that all complaints may be sumitted and receive a thorough investigation, and any mistakes that have been made can be corrected at that time.
 In case property owners are unable to reach an agreement with the board of equalization Hiere are two ways by which the property owner may take an appeal. The new law governing these matters makes it possible to settle these difficulties by arbitration. The property owner may appoint one ar bitrator and the board may appoint one. while the two select the third man. The decision of the arbitrators settles the amount of assessment. The other way is to appeal directly to the circuit court.
 The tax assessor will publis as notice of the fling of these reports before May 27 and for three weeks thereafter. finder the new law the failure to serve notice on property owners by mail or personal carrier does not invalidate the assessment However, according to the tax assessor, the notices Will be maileu out as early as possible.
 According to a statement of mem Der of the county board of equalization the report of the city tax equalizers will be ignored. The report of the city board of equalization was only unof- ficially submitted to the county board, but probably will be officially sub mitted later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-25
MERCHANTS PLAN
 FOR EARLY CLOSING
Large Number Sign Agreement to Close Saturday Nights at
 g O'Clock

The movement to secure the co-opera- tion of all the merchants of Birmingham for the early closing of stores on Sat urday night was revived at the meeting of the Board of Trade yesterday morn ing held in the directors rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. It was reported that many of the merchants had grown rather lax in this matter and the effort is to be made to get all to close promptly. /. Every merchant present at the meeting yesterday signed an agreement to close each Saturday night at g o'clock, with the exception of the Saturdays before Christmas. Easter and Labor Day. J. H. Finder. president of the Board of Trade, who presided at the meeting, was au- thorized to name a committee to make a canvass among the merchants not present yesterday to secure their sco-operation.