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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-08
|SHOTS ARE FIRED
FROM MEX|CANS SIDE
Border Officers Are Investi-
eating Whether Aim Was
at Americans

Ell Paso, August From Is to 20 shots
were fired tonight on the Mexican side
of the border which seemed to be aimed
at an American outpost just outside the
limits of Ell Paso. according to report
made to military headquarters by Lieu
tenant Davis, commanding the provost
guard.
+ Officers are now investigating also a
statement by woman living in that
neighborhood that late today she saw
two men, obviously American soldiers,
cross into the small piece Of Mexican
territory lying north of the river.
Mexican military authorities disclaim
knowledge of the incident.
About two hours after the firing, out
posts stationed a mile further down the
river sent in word that they had just
heard five shots on the Mexican side, but
could not say whether they were aimed
at the American side
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NATIONAL DEFENSE
LEGISLATION NEAR
COMPLETION NOW
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sist on its original provisions, it is said
the Senate conferees will offer to give
up the three-year continuing programme
in the Senate bill as an inducement to
House leaders to reconsider and accept
the big programme for the first year.
An agreement was reached by the con-
ferees on administration features of the
personnel section, but they could not get
together on the question of increases in
the enlisted strength. The administration
is anxious that the large Senate authori-
cations in this section also be accepted.
The Senate provided for a total enlisted
strength of 1900 and the House for only
g. 200.
Secretary Daniels plan for promotion
Of navy officers by selection instead OF
by seniority was accepted. but was sc
amended that 1t would not apply to Of
ficers lower than the rank of commander
Provision is made for board of nine ad-
mirals to pass on promotions and six
must agree in each case 1t also was
agreed that captains who are not pro-
NOTED before reaching the age of 81 shall
be retired and that commanders not pro-
NOTED be retired at 49, and lieutenant
commanders at 40. The conferees also
raised the general retirement age limit
from 81 to ga.
TO CALL UP ARMY BILL
Senator Chamberlain will call up the
army appropriation report in the Senate
tomorrow. The bill as agreed on carried
1851, 597. 900. or $S5. 10000 in excess of the
House bill.
A report had been delayed several days
while the war department made an un.
successful effort to induce the House
conferees to recede from their insistence
on the Hay amendment making retired Of
ficers exempt from provisions of the mill
itary code.
Among the big army appropriations as
agreed to are: For aviation, $13,2S1 666
pay Of officers of the line, SO 900, 900: trans.
portation, $4,000 clothing, $40, $50, 900
subsistence, $40, 900. 900; ordnance stores and
ammunition, $10.0o0,000, of which 5000,
600 shall be expended for purchase OF
munitions the remainder to be used fol
manufacturing; ordnance stores and sup.
plies, $9,500,00o; armed motor cars, $780,.
900. reduced from 100000; field artiller,
and ammunition for National Guard. $40.
100000, reduced from 81, 200, 900; for auto
matte machine rifles. $12.ooo,ooo. reduced
from SIS. 00o. 000
For training camps, such as that al
Plattsburg, the bill appropriates $1,000.
900. a reduction from $4,000, 900 in the Sen
ate bill. An appropriation Of $4,000 il
the Senate bill to reimburse the state O.
New York for expense in mobilization O.
the National Guard was stricken out. A
$500 900 appropriation is included in tn,
bill as agreed to for relief Of dependen
families of guardsmen and enlisted men.
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TURKS DREAM OF
EGYPT'S CONQUEST
ENDS IN DEFEAT
from Page One,

cost the enemy dearly. Nothing could
withstand the onslaught and we drove
the enemy off Mount Royston and
Wellington ridge, then, after a brief
delay, cleared Meredith, collecting
1000 prisoners and scattering the re-
mainder of the force over the face of
the desert. where the pursuit con-
tinues.
whether the Turks will try to hold
the trenches dug by them remains to
be seen, but whatever happens, Egypt
is safer from invasion than at any
time during the war. No further vim
dication of General Murray's policy Of
making the Turks fight far from the
canal could be given than that traffic
on the waterway has not stopped for
a single minute
The Turks fought hard, but the
prisoners were delighted to be in Brit
ish hands, receiving good food and
abundant water. At the present writ
ing the enemy Is scattered far and
wide in the desert, not in orderly col
umn, but in small parties. and many
of these doubtless will be taken
prisoner. The victory is absolute"
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Special Bargains
by Merchants in
Today's Age-Herald

Sommer Tailoring Co. feature Rega
shoes, formerly priced up to S., at $295.
M. We'll & Bro. are selling Hart Schar-
ner & Marx clothes at SIS the suit
Jacobs Drug Store-Special San-to1
demonstration by laboratory expert
Office Outfitters Co. feature roll and
Hat top and typewriter desks.
Bromberg's Kodak department will de-
velop your films free.
Reid Lawson features watch and jew
elry repairing.
The American features its handwork
department for dainty summer apparel.
Porter's-Straw hats at half price.
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Deaths and Funerals
Miss Lille Mae O'Dell

Funeral services of Miss Lille Mae
O'Dell, aged 10 years. who died Sat-
urday morning Of typhoid fever at the
family residence, 1920 Sixth avenue.
south. Avondale, were conducted from
the Avonda1e Methodist church at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The Rev.
Claude O'Rear, pastor of the church,
OBLIGATED. Interment was made In
Forest Hill cemetery. Miss O'Dell is
survived by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. T. O'Dell, two sisters, Miss Jerell
and Miss Mertiss ODell. and one
brother. Clarence O'pell.
The deceased was or lovable Chris
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+ h e Sum m er
Life Savers" are

fruit, cereals and green veg
etables. Meat in Summer
overtaxes the liver and kid
neys, while potatoes cause
intestinal fermentation. Get
away from the heavy diet
and give Nature a chance.
One or two Shredded Wheat
Biscuits, served with milk or
cream or fresh fruit, make a
deliciously nourishing,
satisfying meal. Such a
diet means good digestion,
good health and plenty Of
strength for the days work.
All the goodness of the
wheat in a digestible form.
Serve it for breakfast with
milk or cream; eat it for
luncheon with fresh fruits.
Made at Niagara Falls, NY.
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be given term in the federal prison
If they are let off with the charge of
absence without leave. they will be SEN
fenced to work in the camp three days
for every day absent with a fine of a
dollar a day while absent.
1t is said that the regulations about
getting leaves of absence to visit the
city will be much more stringent since
the street fight Sunday night. The Of
ficers are trying to prevent any unto
ward act on the part of the soldiers that
might lead to serious consequences.
While the fight Sunday night was only a
street brawl between some offended ne
gro boys and the soldiers on the car, it
might have grown to be very serious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-08
Butler Farmers Meet

Greenville. August 7.-(Special.)
Butler county farmers rally that was
held Saturday at Boiling was a success
in every way. The attendance was
large and much interest was mani
tested Earnest Walker, state horti-
cplturist. told the farmers of the value
of peach and strawberry cultivation
He showed the farmers how they
could increase their revenue by giving
their attention to these crops
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Mrs. w. B. Emond

Funeral services Of Mrs. w. B. EN-
ond, who died Saturday afternoon at the
family residence, 1924 North Twenty
sixth street, Norwood, were conducted
from the residence at 10 o'clock yes
terday morning. Interment was made
in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Emond is
survived by her husband, w. B. Enlonds
three daughters three sons, four sis
ters and two brothers. Many beautiful
floral offerings were sent. Johns was
in charge. a.
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Two Great Aer0plane
Companies Are Merged

New York. August THE Wright Aero
plane company and the Glenn L. Martin
Aeroplane company have been merged,
under the firm name Of the Wright-Mar-
tin aircraft corporation. with a total of
capital Of $4,000, 900, 1t was announced
here today. The consolidated company
is incorporated under the laws Of New
York state.
Edward M. Hager. president Of the
Wright company. has been chosen as
president of the new concern. and Glenn
L. Martin and c. s. Jennison will be
vice presidents. 1t was announced.
\ The Simplex Automobile company, part
control of which has been in the hands
Of the Wright company, will be &C.
quired in full by the new corporation. II
ia stated, to provide engines and motors
for aeroplane construction.
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Walnut Grove, August Especially
DR.. A. B. Wynne "a prominent and be-
loved citizen, passed away at his home
here Saturday at the age of rs. DR..
Wynne was born and reared near
Douglasville, Ca, and served four
years in the Confederate army. being
a member of the Thirtieth Georgia
regiment. He practiced medicine for
many years. His wife was Josephine
Lawson of Jacksonville, Ala, and sho
with two children, Frank Wynne Of
Walnut Grove, and Mrs. G. ]. Barnes
Of Birmingham, survive him.
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STREET RAILWAY
STRIKE is ENDED

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strike leaders said they were determined
should be fought to the end.
The companies agreed to treat with
grievance committees Of their employees
irrespective of the fact that they may
belong to union. Wage demands will
be arbitrated. the provision being made
that negotiations must not begin later
than August 20.
Officials of the Second Avenue rail-
road, the Richmond Light and Power
company and the New York and Queens
County company were invited by Mayor
Mitchell to meet with him and Mr..
Straus tomorrow morning to consider
measures to end the strike on those lines.
Although the agreement reached tonight
comedies the right Of the employees to
organize the union is not recognized by
the company.
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Mrs. Lena Mae Smith

The body Of Mrs. Lena Mae Smith.
aged % years, who died at 1 o'clock
yesterday morning at her late resi-
dence. 904 South Sixty-seventh street.
East Lake, will be sent to Laney at 0
o'clock this morning by the S. w.
Woodin Undertaking company Tor In
torment The deceased is survived by
her husband, I. o. Smith, and three
small children.
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RAILWAY STRIKE
VOTE is COUNTED
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Locomotive Engineers; W. S. Carter, pres
ident of the Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen and w. G. Lee, president of
the Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen,
will resubmit their demands to the rail-
road managers.
Mr.. Garretson, the official spokesman
for the men, said today that the order for
the general strike would not be given
until all efforts to reach an amicable
agreement failed. While reiterating that
the men will not consider the railroads
lions, he limited that IL different form
of arbitration Is proposed than under
the Newlands act, the men will meet the
railroads half way in avoiding general
strike.
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AUSTRIAN REPORT

Vienna, August 7.-(yia London.)-
Austrian official communication issued
today says:
Heavy fighting is taking place in the
sector OF the Gorilla bridgehead and on
the Doberdo plateau. Stubborn battles
on Monte Sabotino and Monte San
Michael lasted throughout the whole night
and have not yet been concluded. Coun-
ter attacks by the Austrians resulted in
the recovery Of a greater portion of the
advanced positions captured by the Ital-
ians in their first assault. The Austrians
have taken 30 officers and 1900 men
prisoners.
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Mary Elizabeth Nix

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth
Nix, the 16-months-old daughter of
Mrs. Clora Nix, who died at o'clock
Sunday night at the family residence,
1921 Georgia avenue, East Lake, will
be held from the residence at 10
O'Clock this morning. Interment Will be
made in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-08
MAY MOVE SOON


Indications are that the brigade will be
moved to Fort Bliss, Tex, sometime in
the next two weeks. This is the general
impression at camp. Monday the quar-
terma ster received carload of rations
to be used while en- route, and this is
taken to mean an early departure. Nearly
all the men want to move as early as
may be, since many of them Joined to
get to see some service on the border.
Another indication for an early move
is the fact that nearly all the men are
fully equipped in every way. The de-
tails of wedding out the physically unfit
are completed, and those who are at
the camp now are hardy and getting to
be veterans in the service. They have
learned to take care Of themselves bet
ter under conditions of camp life, and
when they reach the border, they will
be able to better acquaint themselves
than were some of the regiments that
were sent there In the early days of
militia mobilization.
ABSENT MEN ARRESTED
General Bricken Monday received word
from the chief of police at Florence that
Private Oscar Wilmington, company H,
Fviffrn regiment, had been arrested on
the charge of desertion, and would be
brought back to camp for trial at once.
General Bricken wired the chief that
when he brought Wilmington back to
camp, the militia would pay him $50 for
the arrest as reward.
c. w. Hawkins and L. M. Clifford of
company K. Fourth regiment were also
caught in Birmingham Monday on
charges of desertion and will be returned
to the camp for trial. If the charge is
sustained as desertion, the men will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-08
BLODLESS VICTORY

Petrograd, August 7.-(Via London)
The official communication from general
headquarters issued tonight reads:
"On the Stokhod in the region of
Zarecze, our troops delivered an assault
and, without firing a single shot, drove
the enemy out of a section of his trenches.
which we occupied We took II officers.
200 men and one machine gun.
'Our success also developed further in
the northern sector of the territory We
captured on the Sereth. In this sector
Voronezh reserve troops especially dis
tinguished themselves, being animated by
the general high spirits Of the troops
which rushed the enemy
"On Sunday we captured in this region
10 officers and 5000 men, some of them
Germans, also two howitzers ana several
machine guns. The fighting was very
fierce. A great number of wounded Aus
tro-German prisoners are arriving.
Caucasus: Under pressure OF the
Turks, our troops in Persia have retired
to the region east of Kermanshah."
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Is Sighted Off
Maine Coast Which May
Be Bremen from Germany

submerged about Is minutes after they
first appeared.
1t was suggested that a tug towing
a whaleback vessel might have ac-
counted for the statement of Dunn that
he distinctly saw one large submarine,
conveyed by a smaller one. Both of
them, it was argued, might have been
lost to view because of the fog.
The navy department announced that
no subm ersibles were off the Maine
coast.
Information from reliable sources
that no British submarines were cruis-
ing in these waters seems to create the
impression in the minds of many ma
rine observers that the Bremen was
lodging about close to the three-A bile
limit preparing to slip into Boston.
Another possibility considered was
that the coast guard crew might have
seen the Deutschland, driven out of
her course, or else sticking closely to
shore.
Halifax, N S., August THE naval
authorities at this port, who are In
touch with the operations of all Brit
ish vessels on this side of the Atlantic,
were without information tonight, of
the submarines reported as having
been sighted off Machias Port. Me-, to-
day. 1t was said authoritatively that
there have been no British submarines
in these waters recently.
Admiralty representatives listened
with interest to the report of the sub
marines presence, with it's suggestion
of German daring in approaching so
closely an enemy coast
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guns, several dozen machine guns, nu-
merous rifles and much ammunition.
"a squadron of our Caproni aeroplanes
bombarded the railway junction at Opeina
northeast of Triest), under unfavorable
atmospheric conditions and drove back
hostile aeroplanes, one of which was
brought down. One of our aeroplanes
| failed to return"
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TURKS REPORT SUCCESSES

Constantinople, August 7.-(Via Lon
don.)-An official statement issued today
says: ~ -
mo news has been received from the
Egyptian front"
Persian front: A vigorous Russian at
tack north of Bul1an was repulsed with
heavy enemy losses. The Russians were
compelled to retire northward.
Caucasus front: We occupied in the
Bitlis sector Mount Nebatt, six kilome-
tres southwest of Bitlis. Despite the en-
emy's stubborn defense our attack against
Mount Kolah, southeast of Bitlas. con-
tinued successfully.
"In the Mush sector our attack on
Mount Kozma, resulted in the headlong
flight Of the enemy. Our pursuing troops
penetrated the village of Kizilagetsu, 16
kilometres west of Mush, and captured
200 prisoners, six guns and two machine
guns.
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ITALIANS REPORT SUCCESS

Rome, August 7.-(Via London)-
Italian troops have captured strong
Austrian positions commanding COM
munication between the Travenanzes
valley and the Sare Torrent in the
Gader valley in the Togano region, says
an official communication issued today
by the war office. Several Austrian at
tacks on the slopes Of Monte Sebio, on
the Setti Communi plateau were checked
by Italian artillery.
On the lower Isonzo the Italians
gained possession Of nearly the whole
of Hill No. IS and held it against vio-
lent counter attacks. Prisoners taken
in yesterdays lighting by the Italians
total $500. A large amount of ammuni-
tions and guns also was captured.
The statement follows
Between the Adige and the upper Ison-
20 artillery activity continues. On the
Settle Communi plateau the enemy ex-
ploded several mines, destroying one of
our trenches on the slopes of Monte Ze-
bio. and then delivered attacks which
were checked completely by our artillery.
I'm the Tofano region our troops cap
tured strong enemy positions commanding
| communication between the Travenanzes
valley and the Sare Torrent in the Gader
valley. The enemy continued to lombard
village in the upper Dogma valley and we
| retaliated by bombarding the military
buildings at Jarvis, Raibl and Tolmino.
| ION the lower Isonzo our troops began
yesterday an attack on some strong en-
envy positions. while in the Monfalcone
sector our offensive, which began on the
fourth, made progress toward Hills Is and
121. After effective preparation by ar
tillery and trench mortars our troops car
ried several lines Of the enemys en-
trenchments. In the Monfalcone area
after iersce hand-to-hand fighting. Ber-
saglieri cyclists of the Third, Fourth and
Eleventh battalions took and held
against several violent counter attacks
nearly the whole of Hill 3d.
| During yesterdays fighting we took
5000 prisoners. including 100 officers. one
of whom was regimental commander
and one stan major, = battery Of three
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POZIERES is SCENE
OF TERRIFIC FIGHT;
BRITISH LINE HOLDS
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sisting the assaults there of Bavarian and
Saxon regiments, holding out stolcaiiy
under a deluge of shot and shell and
yielding not an inch of ground The regi-
ment sustained appreciable losses, but its
courageous resistance enabled the Eng
fish commander to make the necessary
dispositions to check the German counter
offensive.
All enemy attacks against Hill 100
and the Pozieress mill were repulsed,
the enemy sustaining severe losses The
Germans sent forward three strong
columns of one battalion EACH The
British artillery immeditely began a
barricading fire of remarkable precis-
ion, which cut down the assailants'
ranks. forcing them to precipitate re-
treat. Profiting by the confusion of
their adversaries, the English, with
presence of mind, vigorously attacked
the Germans northwest of Pozieres.
Australians and troops from County
Kent charged and at the point of the
bayonet captured two lines of trenches.
In all. they made progress about 200
metres in the direction Of Martin
Puich."
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mess loaning 1t out at high rates Of
interest But few of the men, however
have money to loan.
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COLONEL WEISS TO
RETAIN COMMAND
i SECOND REGIMENT

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The Washington times., 1916-02-01
.RANDLE CITIZENS
DISCUSS SCHOOLS
Highlands Association Will Take
Definite Action At Its Next
Meeting.

At the meeting Of the Randle High
lands Citizens Association last night
at the offices of the United states
Realty Company, the proposed change
in the school system was discussed. Ac-
ton was deferred until the next meet
ing.
Better street car facilities are desired
for the suburb.
The Rev. r.. NJ. Ramsay presented a
scheme whereby the Capital Traction
Company would extend it's lines across
the Pennsylvania avenue bridge and
make a loop in the suburb.
The association will cooperate with
the Anacostia Citizens Association in
getting the planting of pin oak trees
along both sides of Minnesota avenue
from Pennsylvania avenue to Good
Hope road.
a committee consisting OF p. e. Nc
kinney, S. Il. Snyder. q. V. Blaksiec,
J. Il. Coryell, and ]. II. Brown was
appointed to draft "A set OF bylaws and
constitution.
$. Il. Snyder. Messrs. Pursglove,
BlakslCe. Coryell. and Killer were APP
pointed a committee to visit the Com
missioners with a view of having Twen-
ty-tifth street improved.
An invitation was extended the MEM
bers to attend a supper at the Randle
Highlands Church February Is.