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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Giant German Biplanes
 Are Myths, Says France

Paris, August 3.-Giant German bi- planes, it was officially announced by the French war department today, are a myth, and in any case they have never been snet with on the battle front The statement adds:
 Tt is certain, however, that Ger many has built biplanes of an eXcep- tional size and power to be used as ro-aeroplanes. One of these is 23 metres (75 feet) across with four mo- tors and able to carry six passengers. Another is AZ metres (137 feet) across, with three motors of 200 horsepower each is said to have been constructed at Friedrichshaven and to have flown over Lake Constance. If so, these ex- periments must have la T lad results, for the machine nowhere has been met.
 Aircraft of greatest power on serv- ice on land front are the two motored aeroplanes. One is the aviatik type, 24 metres CTS feet acrNss. It is steered by three rudders It has places for an observer or a gunner and ma chine gun behind the pilot and for another gunfirer on the balcony before the pilot. The motors in these aero- planes are of 200 horse power"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Standardizing the American Flag

Kathleen Hills, in Leslie's.
 The American flag is among the oldest
 of national flags, although an order to
 standardize it, due to the use of some 60-
 odd sizes and shapes of the national em- blem in the government departments. was
 issued as late as last May. The American
 flag is older than the present British
 union jack, the tricolor of France, and
 the flags of Spain, Germany and Italy.
 While the Stars and Stripes have been
 used since TIT. 1t was not until OctobNv
 29, 1912 that definite specifications were drawn up. Further specifications were found necessary this year. According to
 an executive order dated May 29, 1916, the flags and union jacks of all government departments, with certain exceptions in the army and navy, must now conform to these specifications: Taking the hoist, or width, as T, the fly or length is IS. the
 hoist of the union, 7-13; the fly of the union, .76. and the width of each stripe 1-3 There are F prescribed sizes, from flag is to be the standard. The history of our flag indicates that the army never carried it in battle until the Mexican war in 1S47 though there is record of it's use as a garrison flag from about 17s7 to 1884. Not until 1884 was the artillery given the right to carry the Stars and Stripes. The cavalry did not obtain this permission un- til 1887. The continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the national em- blem on June IA. 1777
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Investigation of Great
 Explosion Will Continue


 Washington, August 3.-Frank Mc- Manamy, who investigated for the interstate commerce commission the big explosion at New York last Sun day, returned to Washington today and reported that the fire was burning or Black Tom Island at least two hours before the blast occurred but that he found no evidence that munitions were stored on the island more than 4Y hours, the maximum time allowed for transshipment at any port. Details of the report were not made public. The commission will consider it tomorrow and decide whether further action shall be taken.
 Representatives Eagan and Hammill of New Jersey today called at the White House to urge that Edgar E. Clark, interstate commerce commits sioner who supervises shipments of explosives, go to New York and con- tinue the inquiry. Decisions on this po.nt has not been reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Withington's pharmacy wants the men who shave to see their First avenue win dow.
 Letaws pharmacy is selling Tanlac at 93c a bottle
 Sax ks-Mens $1 union suits, all sizes up to 50. 69c.
 Metropolitan cafe says eat pie, baked in their own ovens, and served fresh to- day. -.,.----.
 M. Well & Bro. feature Hart Echaffner X Marx suits, reduced to $15.
 F. W. Bromberg advertises the Kodak department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Garment Strike Settled

New York, August 3.-The garment workers strike. which has virtually paralyzed the women's suit and cloak in- dustry in this city, for nearly four mouths was declared settled tonight at general meeting of the strike commit tee of the union.
 The announcement was made after the result of ballotting at 29 halls at which strikers were assembled had been deter mined The vote was taken on the ques- tion of ratifying the amended agreement drawn up two weeks ago between repre- sentatives of the strikers and manufac- turers the original terms of which previ- ously had been rejected by the strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04

turn. One of them fled over Dutch ter ritory.
 During aerial battles one British bi- plane was brought down south of Roulers, and one enemy aeroplane, the thirteenth for Lieutenant Wintgens, southeast of brought down by our anti-aircrart guns near Boesinghe and another similarly north of Arras.
 Eastern front: Army group of Field Marshal Won Hindenburg: On the north ern sector of the front there were no special incidents Russian advances on both sides of Lake Nobel failed. A strong attack southwest of Lubiessow broke down.
 "The enemy advancing on the Kovel- Sarny railway was repulsed by our fire. In the forest near Ostrow, north of Kiselin, more than 100 prisoners were captured.
 Enemy attacks apparently planned on both sides of the railway near Brooy developed against Ponikowica and were repulsed. Otherwise there was little fighting activity on the front.
 Russian aeroplanes were shot down near Rozyszcz and east of Torchyn.
 Army group of General Count Won Bothmer: Southwest of Wilesniow, small enemy outposts were cleared.
 Balkan front: There is nothing to report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Parliament to Vote Six
 Millions for Pensions

London, August 3-Parliament will next week be asked to vote G6.0O0,00O, includ- ing e1,O00,00O already voted, to provide the full estimated cost of supplementary pen sions of widows and dependents of non- commissioned officers and men and of partially disabled noncommissioned of ficers and men.
 This sum, William Hayes Fisher P liamentary secretary to the local govern ment board, explained in the House o1 Commons today. is estimated on the num- Der of deaths not exceeding 220,0OO, but if this number exceeded the amour, would be increased proportionately. Ar additional grant would be made for of ficers and men whose general circum stances warranted assistance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
POLICE INSPECT
 TRAINS ENTERING
 JERSEY CITY YARD This Is for Purpose of Carry ing Out Order Against Shipment of High Ex-
 plOsives From Port

Jersey City, N. J., August 3.-City authorities tonight sent 105 policemen to inspect all trains entering Jersey City for munitions and explosives, be- cause of the refusal of one railroad to stop shipments through the city in ac' cordance with a resolution adopted by the city commissioners after the disas- trous fire and explosion on Black Tom Island Sunday.
 The Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, Erie and Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroads agreed not to ship explosives to Jersey City. The Central of New Jersey, however, served notice that it would hold the city liable for all damages and losses due to the in- forcement of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Trevino Reports Capture
 of Number of Villas Men

Der of prominent Villa leaders have been captured or have surrendered to govern ment troops within the last few days, General Trevino announced today Among the prisoners taken at Cerro Gordo and brought here today were Gabriel Valldi- viedo, former Villa general; Gregorio Caho, former Villa lieutenant colonel, and two lieutenants.
 General Rodriguez reported that Laza- rero aVlos, who held a generals commits sion under Villa, together with 51 men, had surrendered. Terez Morales, so- called colonel, and 45 men, also has given himself up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
IMPENDING STRIKE
 TO BE SUBJECT OF
 CABINET MEETING
(Continued from Page One,

iation, was in communication with President Wilson during the day, though board officials pointed out that nothing of formal character could be done until the railroad man. agers and representatives of the em- ployes resumed negotiations next week.
 A call was issued for meeting to- morrow morning of the Senate com merce committee to decide whether hearing will be held on Chairman New lands resolution proposing an inves- tigation by the interstate commerce commission of hours of labor on rail- roads and urging the employers and employers to postpone a settlement Of their differences until report can be made Hours of labor constitutes one of the chief causes of the threatened strike.
 The chamber of commerce of the United States, which yesterday ap- pealed to President Wilson for federal intervention to prevent a strike, is urging action on the resolution. The chamber is considering calling con- ference of representatives of comme-- Cldl OISdHlZdllOHS lO impress on con gress the necessity of taking some inn mediate step
 The President late today designated G. w. w. Hanger, assistant commits sioner of the board of mediation and conciliation, as member of the board The law stipulates that there shall be three members, but Judge Martin A. Knapp, chairman, and William L. Chambers, commissioner, have served alone because an official of the de- partment of labor designated as the third member when the board was formed, was not qualified for the place. s.
 Judge Knapp and MT. Chambers asked the President to increase the membership because the work of the board already has become great and the threatened railroad strike has added to the necessity of having an other member. Administration officials said every
 thing possible would be done to avert a strike. If all other steps fail il
 is probable President Wilson will make a personal appeal to the railroad managers and the employees, urging them to effect settlement in the in- terest of the public.
 The question may be discussed al tomorrow's cabinet meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Democrats to Maine

New York, August 3.-Five members of President Wilson's cabinet and several congressman will speak during the com ing campaign in Maine. according to a partial list issued tonight by Chairman Homer S. Cummings of the speakers bureau of the democratic national com mittee. The list includes: Secretary of War Baker Attorney General Gregory, Secretary of Commerce Redfield, Sec retary of Labor Wilson and Secretary of the Navy Daniels. Vance Mccormick, national chairman, announced tonight that President Wilson's notifica- ton ceremonies at, Shadow Lawn. Long Branch, N J.. possibly would be held Saturday, September ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Oklahoma Primary Returns

Oklahoma City, Okla, August 3.-Con- gressman William H. Murray was de- feated for renomination in Tuesdays pri- mary election, according to almost com plete returns from the Fourth. district tonight, which gave T. D. McKeown 5654, Murray 534Q and H. H. Smith 3565. Pre- cincts yet unrepotted are generally con- ceded to favor ,1cKeown Murray is widely known as Alfalfa Bill" and is a democrat. Frank Shoemaker of Pawnee, Olla., claims the democratic nomination in the First district over Congressman James Davenport but supporters of the latter say he has been renominated by a substantial majority Other congress- men apparently were successful in their fights for. renomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
FRENCH PENETRATE
 GERMAN LINES ON
 SOMME FRONT, IS f BERLIN'S REPORT
(Continued from Page one)

resulted In the capture of Turiish work and some 300 prisoners and guns.
 In the Travananzes valley or the AustrO-Itaiian theatre, the Italians have made fresh progress against the AustrO- -Hungarinns. In the Adige val- ley, in the upper POsina region and in the district of Cortina D'AmpezzO the tions.
 London August 1.-The British official statement, issued at midnight. reads:
 North of Bazentin-Le-Petit we gained some ground by a bombing attack.
 During the night the enemy sent four strong attachments toward Delville wood, which were allowed to approach to close range before fire was opened. All were repulsed with heavy losses, and at one place 50 of the enemy were caught in massed formation by our machine gun fire.
 "Our heavy artillery bombarded enemy strong point between Pozeres and Thiep- val The garrison, fleeing across the open, came under our field gun fire.
 Yesterday we caused big explosion at Coutcellette.
 Throughout the day the enemy artillery maintained a barrage west and southwest of Longueval and Mametz and Cater pillar road, intermittently. Further north he shelled villages near Arras and Arm entieres and dropped bombs on the out skirts of some of the villages without doing any damage
 Two enemy aeroplanes were brought down in the northern section of our line, one of which seems to be of a new pattern. Three of our machines were brought down by gunfire."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. George B. Hanlin

Mrs. George B. Hanlin died very sud denly at the family residence. 421s Fiftl avenue, south Avondale, at o'clocl yesterday afternoon. She Is survived b. her husband, George B. Hanlin; he mother, Mrs Cantwell;. two children Elizabeth and George Hanlin. Jr. and on, brother Funeral announcements will bl made later by the E. T. Shaw & Son Un dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Will Arrest All Unclean Persons

Lodz, Poland, July 22.-To correct a condition which can only be appreciated by those who know Lodz. the police president. Herr Won Oppen, has issued an order providing that such of the inhabi- tants appearing on the streets, with evil dences of personal ,incleanliness are to be arrested. scientifically cleansed and shorn and held until their clothing can be disinfected and mended. If any ex- pense is attached to the cleaning process the cleansee must pay it or work it out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Montgomery Negro Honored

Montgomery August 3.-Rev. A. F. Owen. one of the most prominent ne- groes in the state, today was appointed by Governor Henderson as Alabama's trustee for National Memorial association, incorporated, in Washington, D. C., to erect a monument in the nations capital in honor of the negro soldiers and sailors who fought in the wars of the country. k. D. Lee is president of the associa- tiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
FIGHTING AT STOKHOD

Petrograd, August 3.-(Via London.) The official statement from general headquarters, issued today, reads:
 "On the stokhod desperate fighting is proceeding near the villages of Dubeschovo and Gulevitchie. During the fighting on the River Sereth, near Gorodisch, about 14 miles above Tarno- pol, the gallant regimental commander, Colonel Goronoff, was wounded.
 "In the Vorobievka region, east of Jezierns, nine enemy eroplanes flew over our encampments. During the fighting south of the Dniester in the direction of Etanislau the regimental chaplain, Castorski. was wounded.
 Caucasus front: In the direction of Diarbekr, near Ogmit, between Mush and Mamakhatun, we captured Turkish works by an impetuous bayonet charge and took prisoner seven officers and about 300 Turkish regulars. A whole company of the latter surrendered. We also captured a gun and three machine guns. We continue to attack and prisoners are still flowing it."
 Rome, August 3.-(Via London.)-"In the Adige valley" the official an- nouncement issued by the Italian war department says, "bombardment by enemy artillery and aircraft is continu- ing.
 "An enemy aeroplane dropped bombs on the town of Ala but they did no damage. In the upper Posina region yesterday we repulsed an attack against our position in the Caldiera valley.
 "In the Travenanzes valley we made fresh progress notwithstanding the fierce resistance of the enemy.
 The enemy artillery pomparument on Cortina D'Ampezzo persisting we are stlll shelling the villages in the Drave valley.
 ''On the remainder of the front the sit- ua tion is unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Farmers for Prohibition

Jonesboro Ark, August 3.-With but one dissenting vote. the Arkansas State Farmers union, in convention here today, adopted resolution urging members 10 work to keep on the statute books the statewide prohibition act passed by the last legislature An initiative measure to repeal the prohibition law will be voted on in the state election in Novem- Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
Catholic Ladies Elect

Toledo. O., August 3,-With the election of officers ana the selection of Cincinnati as the 1918 convention city, the ninth bi ennial convention of the Catholic Ladie of Columbia closed here today. Mrs Elizabeth Wolf of Dayton, O.. was elect ed president of the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04
SEAPLANES ATTACK

Berlin, August 4.-(Via London) An official statement issued today says
 German seaplanes again at tackled early Wednesday the Rus sian aeroplane station at Arensburg Gin the Baltic) and obtained sev- eral hits. Russian battle planes were driven off. Our seaplanes re- turned undamaged.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-04

Quickly adjusted molds for concrete steps have been patented by a Missouri inventor.
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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-09-08
IN MEMORlAM.

Little Mabry Mccormick, Oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Mccormick, on the first day of Sep
TENDER yielded her spirit to Him who
gave it.
The little one was sick quite a few
days with diphtheria.
She was in her sixth year and
was loved by all who knew her. All
that an attentive physician and
watchful care could do could not
keep her on this earth.
Dear parents, weep not for your
little girl--she has only gone before
you. She was lovely here, but in
Heaven she will be radiant with the
love of Jesus. We are Gods to do
His will; let US humbly submit.
Though it grieves us to give her up,
vet God in His goodness knows best.
Goodbye, dear little Mabry,
Beckon us on to thee;
When DER this weary road we tread,
Beckon us on to thee.
May we meet you in Heaven,
Where all is peace and love;
Wheresoever we are driven,
Beckon us on home.
ONE WHO LOVED HER.
Torrance, Miss.