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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09

A fierce preliminary bombardment { by the British, was followed by an in l fantry attack, which gained them | lodgment in a strongly defended Ger man position known as the Bois de Troynes. The Germans attempted a strong counter attack, but, according to the British official statement, it broke down.
 The Russian drive for Kovel is again in full swing along both sides of the rail- way from sarny to this important june tion point in yolhynia. General kaledines reported further important progress in this movement yesterday. His lines now have pushed forward along a front of more than 30 miles in this sector until they extenaaxfxom Letchniovka on the north to Fiziatyn on the south. the present trontllying approximately s5 miles from Kovel
 The Teutonic resistance, which week ago had not only stopped, but was driv- ing the Russians along this front, ap-
 
 Berlin and Vienna have reported an orderly retirement here, but Petrograd claims the capture of more than 20O0 pris- oners, with numerous guns and stores and mentions the sabering of numbers of Austrans in a pursuit after cavalry charge.
 The pounding of Gen. Von Bothmers s army in C1alicia also is being continued by the Russians, who report the capture of another village, and of more than 1000 additional prisoners.
 The German official statement has little to say of the fighting in the Volhynian and Galician fields of operation. It re- ports. however; the repression of Rus sian attacks on Field Marshal Won Hin denburg' lines south of Dyinsk, and the moving down of masses of Russians in their futile efforts to break through the German lines north of Baranovichi, along the front from Zirin to below Gorodische The battle in this latter sector is still in progress.
 WESTERN FRONT
 There seems little doubt that the Ger mans have massed all their readily avail able reserves against the British in north ern France, and are making General Haigs forces pay dearly for whatever successes they win.
 Berlin does not concede the gains claimed by the British in their effort to educe the German salient centering upon Contalmaison, and declares that enormous numbers of British dead were left on the ground before the German positions in this sectoS after the fire from the Teu tonic artillery and machine guns had torn into the masses of troops advancing to the attack.
 Similar heavy losses were suffered by the French in attacks along the Biaches- Soyecourt front in their offensive move
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
|COURT| AND HAVING IFS WORST FLOOD Railroad Bridges Washed Out and All Trains Have
 Been Annulled

Courtland. July s.--(Special )-Courtland tonight is in the midst of the worst flood In its history. When the rain stopped tonight it had been raining continuously for 56 hours. Big Nance creek. near town, Is two feet higher than ever before, and 1t is believed that by morning the water will spread into Courtland. It is within 50 yards of the town tonight.
 Three bridges on Southern railway have been washed out and all trains on the line have been annulled. It will probably be at least two days before they can be restored and Courtland in the meantime will be out of touch with the outside world by mail.
 No loss of life has so far been reported. but reports from various parts of the cunty indicate that much stock has been
 rewned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
FRENCH FORTIFYING

Paris, July S.-The new French front be- fore Beronne appears to have been forti- fled TOW so as to facilitate flanking move ment southwark and widening of the position already, conquered. French in fantry inaugurated this operation yes terlay by successful attacks in the re- grion of Belloy- -Santerre where $50 Ger mans were taken prisoner and east o1 Estrees, where 50 men were left in French hands after an assault on com nUnicating trench
 Tt was most business like, said an eye witness "The French fniantry Jumped
 (Continued on Faro Ton)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
ALABAMA TROOPS GOING ID ARIZONA Senator Underwood Fold That This Is Very roo
 able Soon
By HUGH w. RoBER

Washington, July S.--(Special
 jutant general failed this affefacc
 confirm the report that the rNl1
 batteries, at present in camp at Mttta2H cry, had been ordered to the boider
 Senator nderwood however, Sas r the disquieting news that mol Qfts
 batteries, but. in all probabilit rye ef tire Alabama contingent. would soeA under orders to report to Rishee, Ariz. The senator was informed that despite the apparent fact that. war between the United States and Mexico had been avert ed there would be need for long time to come of the National Guard as protector of the American border from sudden attack of irresponsible Mexiaans.
 The adjutant general informed Senator Underwood that troops are not ordered to move by Washington. but by General Funston on the border. He added that as soon as troops were ordered to move Washington was immediately informed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Thirty-Mile Ad0dnce Made on KoDel Sector and Army IS No7p Near ing That City, Which IS the
 Objective Point
GERMANS ARE MASSING
 ON EASTERN FRONT NOW
All Available Reserves Have Been Sent 10 Hold English, Who Are Paying for EUery Inch
 Taken from the Teutons

Undeterred by rain and og the Franco British offensive
 nues ercey north the Somme The British conjunction with the French reported to have advanced half mile Saturday against the Germans. General Hag forces also have made considerable progress Contamason where their position is considered satisfactory
 The French attack Hardecourt Mamelon gained the desired positions little than half an hour The Germans twice against the Mameon positions but repsed The French inflicted heavy losses took 260 prisoners Artillery bombardments continue around Vardu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Mexican Problem Darkens
 and Clears Like U-BOat
WAR AGAIN AVERTED
Country Still at Peace and Honor of Nation Is as Untarnished as Ever. Honest Men do Not Criticize
 President
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington. July S.-(Sp=cial}-The Wilson administration is destined joy ously to be celebrated throughout fu- ture years not only as an era Of pros perity, but as an era of false alarms
 In other administrations, the dove of peace grew anemic as a result of sedentery life; in others. grim visaged war carefully refrained from smoothing his wrinkled front. But in no other has the thrilling call to battle been oftener sounded, and in no other. stained at all with blood. have fewer battles been fought.
 After a months uneasiness, the Washington government resumes its normal course. There will be no war with Mexico-or rather the inevitable struggle against the republic to the south of the Rio Grande has been in. definitely postponed. The sole subject of speculation at present concerns the disposition of the Pershing column, and the gallant lads. who, on goose chase" have been led by the trumpet of Mars from their ordinary pursuits of life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
ADAIR'S BODY SENT
 TO HOME IN PORTLAND

Fl Paso, Tex, July s.--The body of Lieut. Henry Adair who was killed at Carrizal, was sent to his former home at Portland, Ore. today. That of De- witt Fucker, the only trooper identi- fled. was shipped to Hartwell, Ga. Those of the other six troopers are being held pending instructions for their dis posal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
PRESIDENT GOES TO
 DETROIT TO SPEAK

Washington, July S.-President Will son will leave here tomorrow night for Detroit to address the Worlds Sales manship congress Monday morning. He will return here Tuesday Mrs WiIscn will accompany him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
,rding to the German head

mert, according to the German head quarters report.
 Heavy fighting continues north of Yer dun, where the French are declared by Berlin to have suffered heavily in fruit less attempts to carry German positions on Froide Terre ridge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
Coach Henderson Has
a New Style of Play

Coach Elmer Henderson OF the
Broadway High School football
team Is perfecting a style OF play
which IL superior TO any that has
been shown to the football fans OF
Seattle.
The same style is used BY Har'
ward university and In known ~
the Harvard formation. The forma,
ton allows any number OF trick
plays 10 be used The direct pass
from the center TO the backfield
men Ia one OF the main features. II
f. more than likely that 1t will be
used by Broadway In her game with
Ballard. Friday.
One OF the things the football fan
will be pleased to see when he
watches the Broadway team In prac-
tice II the spirit displayed by the
players. In contrast to the spirit
displayed by the same squad In
the early part OF last season. II IL
revelation. when the call for
men was issued by Coach Hender-
son. the players took little or no In.
terest in their work. Now they are
fighting every minute In practice.
the same as they would do In a
regular game.
What cause is assigned for the
change IL not known at the present
time. but II can be none other than
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

Ing for manager TO succeed Bill
Dahlen. One day received no
tice that the Giants had asked for
waivers on Wilbert Robinson. who
had been McGraw's aide for several
years.
Il knew Robby well. ] remem-
bered him In the old Oriole days.
| respected his knowledge OF base
ball. his judgment aud his type OF
man. I refused to waive on him
aud secured him TO direct our club.
~ js rather odd. isu't u. that
we should acquire . manager
Of ABILITY BY the water route?
He has no one 20 thank for
HE appointments but himself.
knew he Wss the man Brook.
Iyp needed.
Il have never believed In a driy-
ing or browbeatIng manager for a
ball club. know such methods
have proved successful In some
cases. II Is often termed miracle
work. or some such rot However.
believed In the persuasive. soft
spoken but firm type Of leader. and
always will"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
SCHACHT WILL
REFEREE ON
FRIDAY

Ad Woiesst. former light
weight champ, here 70 do bat
tie with Chef keH at Dream
land tomorrow night, was up
early this morning and out gal
looping on the road. .Ad 10 not
combining himself % . light
workout. but 10 working hard.
Yesterday he was also on tho
road with Leo Houck. local feath-
erweigh;. aud in the afternoon
spent some time in the gym at the
Eiks' club, doing few gym stunts
and winding up by taking on Houck
in a fast sparring set-to.
Ad Schacht, referee of the Elk6
club. will in all probability be tho
third man In the ring when -
gladiators clash. The rest of
card follows: Leo Houck VS.. Leo|
Johnson; Harry Casey W.. Nike
Pete; Barney Lavigne We. Spider
Abe: Red Morgan VS.. Ad Schaffli;
Vincent Moore vs.. Frank Pete.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
J.M'GRAW MAY
BE PUT ON
CREDIBLE

NEW YORK. Oct. 5.--John Nc
orsw. diserunsied manager Of the
Giants, may yet have to explain
HE actien In declaring his players
did not give him their best efforts
IN the same with Brooklyn Tues
day.
Members Of the National COM
mission have come TO view his as
sertion with some feeling. II de-
veloped today.
McGraw was not present 10 see
his team win from the Dodgers
yesterday. but instead occupied a
set 1t the Polo grounds. where
the Yankees won two games from
IL SouatoTs. He refused TO modi-
~ his declaration in any way.
Members Of the New York club
are highly indignant over the out
burst and some OF them Intimate
they win not again play under the
l1ode r1hip OF McGraw.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
TODAY FOR BIG CLASH ON SATURDAY

league pitching has been conceded
10 be stronger than the National
brand for several years. Also II 10
held that American league pitchers
have to face heavier batting than
their brothers In the Tener circuit.
In the past American league hurI.
ers hsye borne up we'll under
heavy assaults from the older
league, and II seems reasonable 10
believe they will do so this year.
The Brooklyn huriers have done
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

remarkably we'll. They have had
. powerful scoring machine to help
them out. but there have been
times, az there are In the life OF
every club. where the issue de.
pended upon tiGiyt pitchins--snd
they rose 10 the occasion.
II will be up to Shore, Ruth,
Leonard. Foster and Mays to hold
down the smuggling bats OF such
men as s;enpsI, Daubet and
Wheat, not 10 speak OF Chief Mey-
ers and some Of the smaller tribe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

lean league. ard the Red sos will
have only practice for their iabors
today. The oodoer regulars may
be IN uniform. but like yesterday.
they probably will not be asked TO
take part In the game with the
Giants. The Giants will end tho
season for them.
Tearing their way thru every OBJ.
ssaeie. fighting off attack after at
tack. holding up their heads when
u seemed that victory could not be
won, these teams have proved their
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
BROOKLYN WINS
fourth FLAG
26 YEARS. TRYING

Sixteen years have elapsed since
Brooklyn last won National
league pennant. BY coping this
season. the athletes employed by
Col. Charles Hercules Ebbets gave
the city OF churches it's fourth flag
In &c campaigns,
Brooklyn entered the National
league in 1890 and brought home
the bunting the first year Fortune
didn't smile on the Dodgers again
until 1899, when they grabbed an
other title. They repeated their
triumph in 1900. Only once In the
20 years has the team finished In
the cellar, This was In 1895.
Since 1872 the Dodgers have bet
tered their position In the race each
year. The team finished seventh
In 1919. sixth IN 1918, nfth in 1914.
and third In 1915 In the short
space OF two years, Manager VII.
bert Robinson has won place
among the successful pilots In the
big show.
The club was first known az
the Trolley Dodgers. but this
nickname was changed 70 the
Superbss when Ned hanlon be-
came pilot. The name owed
its origin TO "Hanlon's Super
ba." at onat time . popular
spectacular production on the
stage. Robins" the present
~frk - ,rus ~ she team, vsae dtv.
en- In honor Of Manager Robin
son.
The story Of how Robinson be-
came leader OF the club which is
10 battle for a worlds title
ID Interesting Here II is, as told
by Col. Ebbets:
Three years ago We were look.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

Dostcn's chances TO come
back and win another worlds
championship depend entirely
upon it, pitching staff!
A closeup Of the Big Five which
wheeled the Red Sox To the front
In 1915 aud flattened the Pniliies
In the classic October stakes
shows Carrigan's corps TO be sew
eraI points stronger than the same
quintet nov
The best pitcher ON the staff
George Foster--is nursing a rheu'
matte arm. and with the chunky
Oklahomaa missing from the pic.
ture. Boston Is certain TO find the
goinz rocky. Foster ls the king.
pin OF the staff. despite the fact
Dutch Leonard has generally
been recognized iv that capacity.
Fosters forte 10 his fast
ball. 10 takes a deceptive hop
and rises az II sails up 20 the
battsr-rlses much faster than
shs man at the plate thlnks u
does. The hitter invariably
thinks he 10 going 70 murder
this particular '.fsst one" only
TO find he has misssd his
guess.
Shore Is another 1915 hurting
hero who hasn't pitched this year
In the form that made him a ter.
ror last season. The speed that
stood him In stead year ago has
diminished somewhat, according TO
batsmen. And speed made Ernie's
reputation. He has a fast ball
that drops low like that OF Alexan-
der. but not with the same dax-
xling break.
shores fast ball. pitched high, Is
apt to take a skin upward. How.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

holding a lead by the margin Of .
few points, all have been surmouns.
ed BY these two premier clubs.
They will 90 Into the series with
the admiration and Interest Of q
nation behind them, Wherever
there are fans there Will be eager
watching for the returns Of the
browning event OF a season.
The Red sos will 90 into the &c
riss favored 10 win. Man for man,
the team representing the Amer
lean league STANDS out as q better
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

nerve, their unfllnehina hearts.
They 90 Into what promises TO be
one OF the mos, interesting series
ever played between clubs OF the
American and National leagues
after the tiohtet race since the
reverforaotten finish In 1908. when
the Cubs and Giants fought down
to the last day.
The driving finish. the bitter
clashes with rival teams, the nerve.
raeklns. hears-breakinp strain Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
"KaIues Teu'

Against msrqusrd, Pfeffer,
coombs, Smith and Cheney, the
Red sos hItters, sltho their bat.
ting averages are not 80 imposing
~ those Of their National league
rivals. are expected to manufscture
enough records TO win q majority
OF the games. With an lnfieid DE-
Tense second to none. the Red Sex
probably will, with the aid Of their
classy pitching staff. hold oodger
scoring TO a u1inimum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

organization than It's rival.
This year will see ne change
from last. In that interest will cen
ter 10 the pitching staffs Of the two
clubs.
The Dodgers have . powerful at
tack. The Rsx Sos have . wonder.
fui defense, backed up BY pitch
Ing staff that has pulled the club
10 the top OF the league every tins
when II seemed they might fsiser.
II 10 hard 10 make q comparison
OF the pitching sssffs, for American
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
QUEEN ANNE WILL
OPEN GRID SEASON
AGAINST FRANKLIN

Queen Anne will open her
1916 football schedule when
she meets Franklin, Saturday,
At 0usdale's park.
Reports from the hill seheol
indicate that Coach Allen 10
having the time Of his life get
ting the team In shape. On
the other hand, Coach Ressbura
Of the Franklin team has sue
eeeded In drilling his team In
the use Of off tackle plays, 90
that Il can be used for good
gains. The style Of game that
will be worked By uhe different
teams 10 Q mystery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

Coach Henderson. To say that the
players like him is putting II mild.
ly. To the student body OF the
Broadway high school, Coach Hen.
derson is as the conquering hero
MAS To the ancient Romans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
BOSTON PITCHING
SQUAD IS NOT AS
STRONG AS 1915

ever. when he keeps II around the
batters belt II invariably cuts
downward and IL by far his most
effective delivery.
Babe Rnth's pitching has been
discussed with all the great slug.
gers OF the American league. and.
TO man. they're agreed that the
bury southpaw possesses more
speed than any other southpaw
who has graced the slab since the
days OF Rebe Waddsll. He ought
to make things tough for club
like Brooklyn.
Mays specialiEss In this use Of
the submarine" ball. He's a
righthandsf. Who during his col.
iegs days. acquired style that
reminds one OF Joe McGlnnity
Mays throws his fast ball prae.
ticaily from the ground aud the
sphere travels upward. but breaks
down as Il reaches tho plate.
Leonsrd's forte 10 tis sweep
Ing curve ball. This iefthand.
er has goo speed and keeps
his fast one high with . hop
to 1.-THE sort Of bail that
keeps batters hitting AZ u. He
uses slow curve ball - his
change Of pace.
Leonard and Mays. according 10
Clark Griffith. lack sameness and
will hardly be seen In action In
the world series. To pitch win
ming ball. Leonard must have Man.
ager Carrigan for his catcher. rs
Bllfs bull serves an the tonic 10
keep Dntch's courage up.
Midget athletes for all branches
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
~ n. c. HAMILTON

rnifsd Press ssaff Correspondent
NEW YORK. Oct. s.-Trium-
plant after their smashing drive
down the stretch Of the pennans
races in the two major leagues. the
U&ston Red sox and the Brooklyn
badgers are resting today. taking
= final bresth before the opening
game Of the worlds series Satur-
day In Boston.
The race 10 over In the Amer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
FIVE SEATTLE BOYS
HAVE BEEN ON FLAG
WINNING BALL CLUBS

Tealey Raymond, former
manager Of The Ginrts, now
peddIIng Manila rope, calls at
tention to the fact that five
former Seattle players have
got . cut In recent worlds
series. They are Bill James,
Leslie Mann, Bert Whaling,
Walter Malls and WsIssr Dell.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Sallee and McCarty: Cheney, Ca.
dore and NJ. Wheat. Deadly, o. Mil.
Ter.
Bus o.N -
AT PHILADELPHIA - IL o
Allen. Barnes and Blackburn; De
maree, kantlehner, Oeschger. Alex
ander and Burns. Adams.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
What Do You Think
About The Series?

Which 10 going 70 ssIn, Boz
ton or BROOKLYN OF course,
you have your opinion Of how
the worlds series 10 coming
out.
Send II 20 the sport editor.
Beginning tomorroW, The Star
will publish Iist Of fans names
and which team they favor in
the coming baseball classic.
Send You're in, and mean
time remember that The star
quickest and most authentic
dope on the big games.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE

First game
WASHINGTON .......a s 0
At NEW YORK .....f I
shaw and Henry; Russell and
Walters.
Second game
WASHINGTON .......1 1
AT NEW YORK ......5 z /
Ayers, Jamison and Ainsmith:
ahocker and Alexander.
WHITE sox WIN GAME
Joe Tinker's Cubs dropped the
first gains OF the Chicago city
series to the White Sox yesterday.
3 TO 2.
BROWNS WIN MELEE
Fielder Jones Browns bested the
Cardinals. s TO .. yesterday In the
first game Of the st. Louis city
series.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05

Midget athletes for all branches
OF sport turned ont yesterday st
the Lincoln high school.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-10-05
WHITE sox WIN GAME

Ayers, Jamison and AInsmith
ahocker and Alexander.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-09

York County for the five years begin
ming, January /, 1901, and ending
December 81, 1905 revealed tho fact
that an average Of 97,0ll adults died
each year of that period. OF these,
S,O5l or $3.50 left no estate at all;
LII or 1870 left estates valued at
$500 to 81 600; and l ,428 or $3.50 left
estates Of more than 81, 900, but lees
f than S., 900.
An investigation of the records Of the
Probate Courts of Allegheny County,
Pennsylvania, theconnty in which Pitts
burgh 10 SITUATED, shows that tho average
number of adults who die d. annually
during the six years from January !,
1897 to December 81, 1909 was 3, 1874.
OF these $3.50 Or 500 left no estate at
al; ITS, or $50 left Estates valued at
600 to 81 600; $50 or $3.50 left estates
Of more than 81 600, but less than
-, 900, "a, or 1870 left estates Of more
than 81, 900, but less than $4,000.
The records Of tho Probate Judges
Oface and the Health Office of Lucas
County, Ohio, the county In which
Toledo il situated, showed that 1888
adults died during the period of 8 years
ending December 81, 1905. OF these
q ,SO+ or 70. 1873 left no estate, 1875 or
l0.&9e left estates valued at less than
q, 900, 6s6 or 1850 left estates valued
ct less thsn $40, 600 and only .2O6, or
$500 left estates between SIC, 600
aid 425, 900.