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preparation. our troops stormed and took
enemy entertainments in the sector of
Cosmagnon and Settle Croci, and cap
tLred 176 men of the Kaiserjager, in
Guiding six officers and one machine
gun.
I'm the Travignolo valley. after a
demonstration on the slopes of Gina
bocche, the enemy attacked our position
ON the second peak of Colbricon in force.
They were driven off with heavy losses
and were. pursued by the effective fire
of our batteries An attack against our
advanced line on the northern slopes
of Monte Chef also was decisvely re-
pulsed.
Ion the front in the Julian Alps the
artillery actively by both sides has been
increased. The enemy shelled Gorizia
causing damage to buildings and a few
casualties among the habitants In the
course of small engagements on the Carsc
front 43 prisoners were taken.
Last night hostile aeroplanes made
another raid on the lower Isonzo drop.
ping a large number of bombs on vii
lagos in the Grade lagoon and else.
where. Three persons were killed ant
two others wounded and some materia
da mage was done.
| dropped bombs ON enemy positions or
Col Santo. north of Montepasubio. Oul
av;ators drove off numerous aerial at.
tacks and returned safely.
In Albania an Italian detachment yes
| terday occupied Klisura, southeast oil
Tepelini, on the voyusa river. Sunday
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LOCAL VETERANS
LEAVE FOR GADSDEN
Large Delegation From the
Local Camps to Attend
State Reunion

The Birmingham delegation of Con-
federate Veterans to the state reunion in
Gadsden will leave for the scene of re-
newing old memories this morning. The
two local camps-Hardee and Wilcox
will entrain for Gadsden at 6:S5, leaving
on the Queen and Crescent train.
The special coaches from Selma, with
General Hooper and his,followers aboard,
passed through the city yesterday after
noon. 1t is understood that over $50
veterans from Selma and that vicinity
of Alabama were en- route to the re-
union.
From the two local camps reports are
that there will be about 125 veterans
to enjoy the trip. Capt. John G. Smith
will head the corps of veterans from
Camp Wilcox.
In honor of the veterans Gadsden has
planned many events and it is expected
that there will be many thousands of
visitors to witness the events. The parade
of the veterans will be a feature Auto
mobiles will convey the old warriors
as some of them are too feeble to stand
the arduous march.
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MACEDONIAN FRONT

Sofia, Monday, october 9.-(Via Lon
don, October 10.)-The following Of
fetal announcement was made here to-
day:
Macedonian front: West OF the
Florina- Monastir railroad there was
the usual reciprocal artillery fire. East
of the railway the enemy continually
bombarded our position from kenaii
to Skochivir. Under protection OF shis
fire. enemy battalions crossed the Ger
ma. We soon counter attacked and the
fighting continues. In the Moglenica
valley there was activity on both SIDES
with artillery and mines.
East and west of the Vardar ana IN
the foothills of the Belaschitza mountains
there was listless artillery firing. we
dispersed by our fire some enemy COM
nanies which were building breastworks
near the villages Of Sokolovo and Radile.
ION the Struma front there were patrol
engagements. All was quiet on the
Aegean coast.
ION the Danube we occupied by sur
prise attack and with the assistance OF
Danube flotilla an island at the eastern
outlet of Belen canal, capturing two or
ficers and $50 men and taking six ma
chine guns
IN Dobrudja and on the Black sea
quiet prevails"
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All passengers and crew were perfectly
calm during the preparations and there
was the usual gaiety, though some Of the
women passengers kept their lifebeits
conveniently rear them. Madame Sarah
Bernhard Lima Cavalier and the other
distinguished artists aboard, heard and
discussed the reports but showed no evil
dence of anxiety.
Through Monday the Espagne zig
gagged in her course. She was so far
south-140 miles from her usual course
that passengers thought she might make
Chesapeake bay. Monday night the ship
trembled as full speed was put on and
the zigzag course was pursued. Many
remained on deck late at night, but no
hostile craft was seen. The ship finally
reached the three-mile limit, within such
sanctuary she stayed for the rest of her
voyage.
AS the Espagne drew into harbor this
morning the passengers signed testi-
monial to Captain Laurent expressing
deep appreciation of the judgment of the
commander under conditions which pre-
vailed.
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BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER H.
Liner Comes In
With Erciting Story OF
Escape From Submarine

New York. october 10-The French liner
Espagne came into port today with an
exciting story of her experience Sunday
night and Monday. when lifeboats were
swung out and all precautions taken for
an encounter with the German subma-
rine raider.
First word reached the Espagne Sunday
by wireless that the raider was at work
in nearby waters. All precautions were
Immediately taken, but only the officers
of the ship were aware of the danger.
The course of the Espagne was changed
sharply to the southwark. She had been
heading about due west, expecting 70
reach New York, but the changed course
southwest heightened her voyage another
IL to 10 hours. All lifeboats were swung
clear from decks. Numbers in the life
boats had previously been assigned to
passengers, while crossing the war zone
outside Bordeaux, and each passenger
had a ticket designating the number Of
his Hfeboat and the commander.
The defensive gun, mounted on the up
per deck astern, was cleared for action.
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take any of it, as has been repoted, Cap
tain Grotness said. The crew were al
lowed about half an hour to take to their
boats before the submarine opened fire
on the ship with her deck guns. About
100 shots were fired, much of which hit
but owing to her divided tank construc-
ton the ship did not sink. Finally the
IJ-boat discharged torpedo into her and
she blew up.
Another point brought out in the re-
port of Captain Grotness was the short
He reported that while she was Smelling
the ship a torpedo-boat destroyer came
into sight. The submarine commander
evidently thought it might be an enemy
war vessel, for he Immediately SUBJ
merged, sinking out of sight in 30 Sec
onds. AS soon as the destroyer came
close enough for the American flag to be
recognized he came up again, popping
out of the water like cork.
Captain Gunther Mahr, master Of thu
Holland-American line steamer Bloomer
dix, one of Sundays submarine victims
arrived here today from Newport and re
ported to General Manager Van Doom
Captain Mahr said he was allowed suff
Gent time to get away from his ship be
fore she was sunk. He added that i
was his first officer who went to tn,
submarine with the ships papers, ant
while there the officer identified the of
ficer as Captain Rose. The number OF
the U-boat had been painted out
The absence of any indications of TIL
presence of submarines off the American
coasts created an easier feeling amoni
shipping men today, which was strength
ened by reports that warships Of the en-
tente allies now were cruising in the vi
clnity of the sea lane where the six ship
were sunk.
Announcement was made that tn
White Star liner Adriatic, with passen
gers and freight, now would sail a
scheduled, at noon Thursday. 1t ais
was announced that the Atlantic Trans
port line freighter Minnehaha would de
part tomorrow night or early Thursda,
morning.
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To Close Sale of Alabama
Prudential Building to
Negro Pythians of State

Montgomery, october 10.-(Special)--Sale
of the Alabama Prudential Savings Bank
building, Birmingham, to the negro
knights of Pythias will likely be con-
summated in Birmingham tomorrow by
Alex E. Walker, state superintendent OF
banks The transaction has been under
discussion for several months, but has
hung fire owing to the thrashing out OF
certain details which are expected to be
concluded tomorrow. Mr. walker was
called to Birmingham by long distance
telephone. The negro fraternal order has
offered $4,000 for the building.
The savings bank failed several months
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sOMME REPORT

Berlin, October 10.-All the attacks
made by the Anglo-French forces on
the Rivers Ancre and Somme YESTERDAY
saws the official statement issued by the
German army headquarters today, were
fruitless.
ARMY group of Prince Rupprecht: Yes
terday, especially in the hours OF the
evening and the night. the enemy again
delivered strong attacks on the long
battle front between the Ancre and the
Somme. All his efforts were fruitless.
Attempts of the French to advance east
of vermandovillers We're frustrated.
"Army group of the German crown
nrince: On both sides of the Mouse (Ver-
dun 'front.' there were spirited encounters
with artillery and mine throwers."
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Mrs. Nancy Craft

Carrollton. October 10.-(Special.)
Mrs. Nancy Craft of Benevolence, age
Sc years, died at her home this morn
ing as a result of burns sustained
Sunday. She was left a widow during
the civil war; her husband dying from
an attack of measles while in the army.
She is survived by large number
Of relatives, some of them being Pick
ems countys best citizens. The inter-
ment will occur tomorrow in Bethena
cemetery
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State PrOgressives Are
Strong for Amendment

Montgomery. October 1o.-(SpeciaD-One
of the most forceful arguments yet pro-
mulgated in support of the educational
amendment came today in letter from
Joseph o. Thompson of Birmingham,
progressive national committeeman for
Alabama. and vice chairman of the re-
publican state campaign committee in
charge of the speakers and publicity
bureau. to the Alabama department Of
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FORD IS ENTHUSIASTIC

Washington, october 10. : Especially
Henry Ford. having shaken the republic
an and embraced the democratic party,
is the hottest democrat in the world.
In conversation with Washington cor
RESPONDENTS, the automobile manufacture.
err. among other things, said:
1.-THE republicans declare that our pros
perity is due to the European war.
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education He declares that the amend,
ment is. in no sense, partisan question,
and that he does not believe in condemn
ing or opposing a patriotic measure SIM
ply because it is advocated by a diff
ferent political party from that with
which he is aligned. He is confident
that 80 per cent of the progressive-re-
publicans of Alabama are of the same
opinion and will support the amendment
because it is a progressive measure.
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Deaths and Funerals
Virginia Gowan

Funeral services over the remains OF
Virginia Gowan, the 6-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Gowan, who died
at o'clock yesterday morning at the
family residence at Center Point, were
held from the residence at o'clock yes
terday afternoon and interment followed
in the Huffman cemetery. The deceased
is survived by her parents, one sister
and one brother The s. w. Woodin Un-
dertaking company was in charge of ar
rangementS.
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WARD EXPLAINS VOTE

Mr.. Ward made a statement upon vot-
ing for the telephone resolution as to the
cost of the system, in the event the city
built one There are many things that
sound good theoretically that are losing
propositions when applied practically
said Mr.. Ward. 81 am against the ex-
penditure of the peoples money for
things that are theoretical. I do not be-
lieve in taking changes with the city S
money and do not intend to do so.
''All we are trying to do now is to get
along as best we can with our small
revenue. The city of Birmingham is in
no condition to spend a vast amount of
money on any proposition. The voting
for a resolution to investigate anything
is all right. The passing of an ordi-
nance making it a law is another thing.
We are now trying to buy the water
works. I believe we should take one
thing at a time and quit theorizing."
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Will Not Aid Sub. Boats

London. October 10.--The Wyeless
Press has received word from Madrid
that the Spanish government has given
definite orders prohibiting the revic-
tualizing of submarines. A number or
torpedo boats have arrived at Palma
and are patrolling the Baleario islands
in the western Mediterranean.
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REAL REASON FOR
U-BOAT RAIDS is
BEING DISCUSSED
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2. Germany's determination to prevent
the expectation in allied bottoms of mu
nitions Of war from America.
g. Germany's ambition to show to the
world the result of it's enterprise an6
impress neutral nations with an ides
that such intrepidity cannot be overcome
THE ENGLISH SQUEAL
While in the opinion of authorities
referred to above Germany is entirely
within it's rights in wagng submarine
warfare against allied ships off the
American coast. and while the United
States is entirely within it's rights in
permitting German submarine to enter
one Of it's ports and remain for Pc
riod not exceeding "a hours, the activ-
ity of the submersible is apt to precip-
itste complications.
England has already entered protest.
Cecil Spring-Rice has represented to the
state department that submarine can
not be accorded the privileges of a war;
ship because, while under water. it can
not be ascertained whether it is con-
Quoting itself in proper manner; or,
while within the three-mile limit, neu-
trail manner or not.
And France significantly points out the
fact that it is requiring Spain to pay
for ships destroyed by German SUBJ
marine which anchored in a Spanish port
and subsequently sailing out destroyed
one or more French vessels.
U-53 MOST COURTEOUS
The state department. however. up to
the present writing has intimated that
the government will continue to permit
a foreign war craft to enter an Amer
lean port and remain for a period not
longer than "a hours; and has intimated
that this government can find no fault
with German submersible activities even
when conducted off American coast as
long as Germany conforms to it's prom
Uses to the United States-that is, gives
warning before firing and permits pas
sengers to embark to places of safety
U-53 was most courteous in American
waters. 1t is freely admitted. The boat
entered, bowed in greeting, declined tc
take aboard supplies. waved its hand in
farewell and sailed Off 1t then proceeded
to sink English vessels, but in each in
stance only after warning. And it is
reported to American authorities thai
in all its spectacular and adventurous
course it exacted not life in toll
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT
1t is regarded as probable. however
that if Germany maintains its present
activity off the American coast and con-
tinues to conform to humane and inter
national law governing sea warfare, the
United States, in measure, will pro-
test.
1t is pointed out that in the beginning
of the war, when England and France
through the presence of their warships
prevented perfect freedom of American
importation and expectation, this govern
ment demanded that the ships be moved
| bit further from the shore.- This de
mand was obeyed. 1t is said that the
United States may make similar demand.
| of Germany.
And if Germany prevents American
| shipping in foreign bottoms-a allied yes
sels-American business suffering as a re
suit, might protest. There would GER
tainly follow complications, it is point
ed out.
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The worlds greatest hydroelectric
plant, planned for Japan. will deliver
water to the turbines Of $50 pounds
to the square inch.
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Law Should Be Adopted" The society
is increasing in numbers and in en-
thusiasm and the society is to be COM
plimented upon the work it is doing
under the direction of Rev. Carl
Gregory.
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night an enemy aeroplane sailed over
Avlona and dropped bomb which caused
nc damage
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THE FARMERS VIEW

IdE AhuLRo VIEW
A German farmer. William Schroeder,
called at local democratic headquarters
today. He was indignant in that the race
between Hughes and Wilson is close and
doubtful.
1.-THE people, the laboring people. l
mean, are very foolish he said 1--WE
have peace and prosperity. What more
do they want?'
And then he told of his farm in Mary
land.
why he said, ct have just sold my
wool at 40 cents a pound. The average
price of wool for the last 20 years could
not have been greater than 25 cents.
am selling wheat for $167. pay my
help $3.50, whereas I have always been
able in the past to secure help Tor 10
cents
"Despite the high cost of living, an
invariable companion to prosperity-and
war-I am profting At the present time
I am on trade for a new automobile"
The wonder is, do many other farm
ers feel as Schroeder does?" Is pros
perity sectional?
In this connection Frank M. Moody,
we'll known Tuscaloosa banker, while a
visitor to The Age-Herald bureau in
Washington yesterday, said:
MOODY ON MONEY
.Since coming east have been amazed
by the abundance Of money. There is
money everywhere. The government bull
letins this morning state that the trade
balance for the last eight months in
favor of the United States is 81, 800, 0Oo. 600
In round numbers
at makes ones heart ache to see all
that money in this country, whereas in
the south it is difficult to find enough
with which to pay interest,"
Mr.. Moody, however, reported south
ern conditions steadily improving, and
declared that the south was very strong
ly democratic. He doesn't agree with
the federal reserve board. however, when
that board declares that the Alabama cot
ton crop of 1916, one of 775,000 bales, will
be with s12,O0O,000 more than the crop OF
| 1915
This can hardly be true" he added
"unless we get % cents per pound for our
cotton"
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.PEVEAR'S PROPOSAL
COMMISSION
Many Resolutions Offered
at Weekly Conference.
Ward Explains Vote

At the weekly conference Of the COM
mission yesterday morning there was lit
tie of a sensational nature.
Commissioner Barber held the floor the
majority of the time and introduced
total of four resolutions, all of which
were passed and all of which will have to
be voted upon by the commission favor
ably before they become law.
A delegation of real estate men, headed
by Pat Oliver, appeared before the com
mission in reard to the plumbing ordi-
nance passed recently. They came to
protest. but after the workings Of the
ordinance was explained to them in de-
tail they declared they were satisfied
and departed.
There was general discussion among
the commissioners as to the exact mean
ing of the proposal of J. S. Pevear,
president of the Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company, to sell cur
| rent to the city at a rate of cents per
kilowatt hour Some were of the opinion
that a restriction regarding the expan-
sion of the plant was made by Mr..
Pevear. Commissioners weatherly and
Barber were OIL lio OplHloH tHdI A'Ai-
Pevears proposal would require the clos
| ing Of the North Birmingham plant.
| Commissioners Ward and Hornady did
rot understand the proposition as being
! that way 1t was finally decided to ask
Mr. Pevear to meet with the commission
again and go into detail regarding what
the Birmingham Railway, Light and
| Power company would do. A meeting
will be arranged this week.
BARRIERS RESOLUTION
| Commissioner BARRIERS first resolution
ed to look into the legal rights of the
city to use the poles of the Southern
| Bell Telephone company, and the Biz
mingham Railway, Light and Power
| company to carry the wires of the city to
ltransmit current and use for the wires
| of the proposed municipal telephone SER
| vice. He also introduced a resolution
| calling on the engineering department to
| go into the probable cost of the installa-
| ton of an automatic telephone system.
| The third resolution was to refer the
| license schedule of telegraph and express
| companies to the city attorney. The pur-
| pose of the resolution is to find out
whether or not the city can operate a
| schedule of licenses which will be less
| for the company that makes deliveries
| to all parts of the city and license that
| will be higher for companies not deliv-
| ering to all sections. The third resolu-
! ton was relative to the city carrying
| it's own insurance.
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THREE SUBSEA
BOATS WERE IN
RAID, is REPORT

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have not acquired any European trade.
And yet, my plant is 100000 cars short OF
standing orders.
"The republicans attempt to make
capital out of the eight-hour law. Any
business man who declines TO IN
augurate the eight-hour law in his busi-
ness overlooks a fine opportunity. That
principle has been applied in my business
for three years. and the result has been
good beyond computation"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-05-05
LEICESTER.

Mrs. Ted Ladam was an Sunday
guest Of her niece, Mrs, Thomas Fitz-
gerald, in Burlington,
The "Willing Workers. were enter.
tanned at the home of their president,
Mrs Julius Goodrich, last week on
Thursday This week, Mrs. Mitchell La.
Rock of Forestdae has invited the society
to meet at her home.
Miss Ruth Stewart has returned to the
Pttsford sanatorium. Her physician,
Dr. Deane, accompanied her.
Mrs Stewart Is seriously i'll at her
home at the Corners.
Mrs. Julius Goodrich is confined to her
bed by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Otis came from
Cornwall last Thursday to remain sew
eral days as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. o. Hathaway, at Fernville
Mr.. Frank Moore of the Corners is in
Brandon this week.
Mrs Minnie Hall of New York city is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Julius Good
rich for some time.
Miss Grace johnson went to Salisbury
May /, where she will assist in the store
of Tatro, Chase & Co. for the summer,
Mrs. George Lennert came home on
Saturday from North Ferrsburg.
Miss Joanna Dow of the Corners was a
guest on May Day of Mrs Walter Bushey
in Brandon.
Miss Kate LaGam, a trained nurse
from the Hartford City hospital, Hart
ford, Conn., has come to her home IN
Fernvile to remain several months.
DR.. Martin of Middlebury was called
to Woodland Saturday morning, in coun-
Gil for Mrs. Brownson.
Pastor French, the minister who will
preach in the Pentecostal church the
coming year, arrived in town on Monday
evening, and is stopping for the present
at Noble Jennings. His family will
come later.
Mrs. Carroll Mayhem and children of
Brandon are guests this week of Mr.. and
Mrs Abraham Ploof and Mr. and Mrs,
NJ, Mayhem,
Mrs. Anna Dryer of Bristol is visiting
her niece, Mrs. Burt Ryder.