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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-01
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-01
Natural Enouoh.

II hear the coal barons are again
raising prices"
THAT'S foolish. The public are mad
enough as it is, and this continual
raising of coal only adds fuel to the
flames"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
RAINEY IS CHEERED

Representative Rainey of Illinois, ranking democratic member of the ways and means committee, aroused the floor and galleries to cheers by fervently denouncing the proposal ana picturing France. a friend in need of the United States. suffering while Con- gress quibbled over terms of the loa;.. Representative Fitzgerald followed him with the declaration that the question of maintaining American rights and not the possibility of the loan being returned was the question that faced Congress.
 Representative Mann urged that this country could not help the allies with men or naval equipment now, but that it could help with money and that it should do it.
 Chairman Simmons of the Senate finance committee will take the bill up with his committee Monday and since there is no opposition to it, ex- poets to report it to the Senate at once. Leaders expect to keep it the unfinished business until passed. There will be no great opposition on the floor, although there may be some de- bate.
 Consideration of the ways of pro- ducing new taxes to meet in whole or in part the treasury certificates for 2000, 100000 will begin in the ways and means committee next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Perry County Citizens
 Hold Patriotic Meeting

Marion, April (Special)-In response to a call issued by committee of citi- zens the people of Perry county assem- bled at the courthouse today for the pur- pose of organizing a patriotic league and to consider plans to increase food crops. The meeting was one of the larg- est and most enthusiastic ever held in the county and a large number of peo- pie were unable to get standing room. Judge w. w. Brandon made the princi- pal speech of the occasion and thrilled the audience with his eloquence, in addi- ton to urging the people to stand by the President and the government. He also urged them to increase food crops and do their part toward winning the war by helping to feed the world.
 Messrs Grayson and Gist of the Ala bama Polytechnic institute made inter- esting and instructive talks on the irn- portance of food crops, as did also T. H. Lewis, special agent of the South ern railway.
 Resolutions pledging loyalty to the government were adopted and at the close of the meeting an organization to be known as the Perry County Patriotic and Producers league was organized. Committees were appointed to assist the farmers in getting seed and other sup plies and to organize producers clubs and canning clubs over the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
100000 SAILORS BY
 THE FIRST OF MAY IS
 AIM OF DEPARTMENT
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tCOntfnued from Page One) total enlisted strength of the active service, not including reserves or mili- tia who are mobilized and an active duty, up to 6S,937, an increase of 6270 since the first of March. This great in- crease is all the more gratifying be- cause it has been accomplished without in the least departing from the high standards heretofore required
 There will be no modification of the physical mental or moral qualifications of candidates, as I confidently expect that the navy will be recruited up to the maximum strength allowed by law, in round numbers 100000 men, by vol unteers who can meet all tests.
 There is every indication that the present rate of enlistments will con- tinue-probably increase, and if so, the navy will be able to celebrate the an- niversary of Admiral Deweys victory on May 1 with the enlistment for the first time in the history of the navy of 100, 900 men,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
GERMAN REPORT

Berlin, April 14-(Via London )-The of ficial statement issued this evening on the campaign on the western front says:
 From the Scarpe to Bullecourt repeated strong British attacks failed with heavy losses.
 Artillery engagements along the Aisne and in western Champagne continued with undiminished violence"
 The German official statement con- tinues:
 Since April 7, the heart of St. Quentin has been bonlbarded With increasing vio- lence by the enemy's artillery of all cali- bres and irrespective of the objects struck. The palace of justice, the cathe- dral and the town hall already have been seriously damaged.
 From Soissons to Rheims the artillery of both sides is fighting at full strength
 The German statement adds that the French exposed historical buildings in Rheims to the danger of damage by the effective fire of the Germans by placing batteries in the vicinity of the struc- lures.
 "On the western front, it is added, the British and French lost Il airplanes on Thursday and 24 airplanes and A balloons on Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
CONSUME PT|ON OF COTTON|NCREAS|NG
 STATES REPORT

Washington, April 14.-Cotton con- sumed during March was 602,23O run ming bales, and for the eight months ending March 31. 4,517,o96 bales, the census bureau today announced. s
 One year ago 613,754 bales were con- sumed and in the eight-month period 4,23O,2 POS bales.
 Cotton on hand March 31 inl con- suming establishments was 2,04S,5S5 bales compared with 1,979,764 a year ago and in public storage and at conn., presses 2,9C6,S51 compared with 3,407,- 169 a year ago
 Cotton spindles active during March numbered 33,233,072, compared With 32,02S,670 year ago.
 Imports during March were 47,679 bales, compared with GOODS a year ago, and for the eight months 212,9Sl compared with 314,O55 year ago.
 Exports were 344,95S bales, com- pared with 464,035 year ago, and for the eight months 4,563.791 bales com pared with 4,12S,975 a year ago.
 Jinters not included in foregoing statistics consumed during March were 73,170 bales, compared with S0,476 year ago, and for the eight months 547,613 bales, compared with 606,671 | year ago.
 Linters on hand March 31 inconsum- ing establishments were 126,205 bales compared with 106,94s year ago, and in public storage congresses 253,5l5 bales, compared with 2o9,992 year ago.
 Linters exported during March were 70,S20 bales compared with 37,63S year ago, and for the eight months 4,299 bales compared with 117,597 d year ago.
 Statistics for cotton growing states are: Consumed during March 340,51l bales, compared with 335,897 year ago, and for the eight months 2,5S9,177, compared with 2,312,610.
 Cotton on hand March 31 in con- suming establishments was 1,065,345 bales, compared with 1,033910 year ago, and in public storage and at com presses 2,565,539 bales, compared with 3,053,4S9 year ago.
 Cotton spindles active during March numbered 13.S39.71S, compared with 13,057,704 a year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
FRENCH REPORT

Paris, April 14.-The official communion tion issued by the war office tonight, reads:
 Between St. Quentin and the Disc our batteries continued their destructive fires. Our troops have organized the ground that we gained yesterday. The enemy has countered with his artillery on our first lines, especially along the valley of the Somme.
 South of the Disc we have made prog ress on the Plateau northeast of Quincy Basse Our artillery has been particular ly active against the German organiza- tions in the forest of St. Gobain and the upper forest of Coucy. North of the Aisne and in the region of Rheims both artlleries were active. ',In Champagne and the Vosges the can nonadlng was quite violent in various sec tors. The enemy surprise attack on ont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
ALL NEWS WILL
 BE CENSORED, BUT
 IN SENSIBLE WAY
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 writer of proved courage, ability and vis- ion, and able to gain the understanding co-opera tiou of the press and at the same time rally the authors of the country to a work of service. Other members should be the Secretary of State, the Secretary of War, and the Secretary of the Navy, or an officer or officers de- tailed to the work by them.
 We believe you have the undoubted authority to create this committee on public information without waiting for further legislation and because of the importance of the task, and it's pressing necessity, we trust that you will see fit to do so.
 ''The committee, upon appointment, can. proceed to the framing of regulations and the creation of machinery that will safe guard all information of value to the enemy, and at the same time open every department of government to the inspec- ton Of the people as far as possible. Such regulations and such machinery will, of course, be submitted for your approval before becoming effective
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
FATAL ACCIDENT
 AT COAL MINES
Young White Man Died at Local
 Infirmary From Injuries


 Everett Buzbee, age 17 years, Of Cor dova, was fatally injured in one of the coal mines at Cordova yesterday morn ing when he was run over by one of the tram cars in the mine. Both of his legs were cut off, causing him to lose a large quantity of blood, which caused his death.
 The deceased was rushed to Birming- ham for medical attention yesterday afternoon, but very little hope was held out for his recovery from the first. He died in local infirmary at o'clock. His remains are being held at the pri- vate chapel of Lige Loy and will be sent to his home at o'clock this morning, where funeral services will be held. He is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. L. Buzbee, four brothers and four sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Mexican Train Wrecked

Juarez, Mexico, April 14.-A northbound passenger train on the Mexican Central railroad, was wrecked near Samalayuca 25 miles south of the border. late yes terday, according to an unofficial report received here today. The report said four passengers were killed and several injured and that the removal of a rail by Villa followers caused the wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

Constantinople, Thursday, April l2.-(Via London, April 14D-The repulse' with heavy losses of British forces in Mezopotamia is announced by the war office. The state ment follows:
 Our troops operating north of the Dala river were attacked yesterday by an enemy cavalry division, reinforced by brigade of infantry. We threw them back. The infantry brigade. which at tackled our right wing, was repulsed with heavy losses.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15

to perfect. the regular reorganization. Whether public hearings on the new army bill and it's selective draft feature will be held has not been decided. Many re- quests for hearings have been received.
 After a plea today by Senator Hughes to double the pay of enlisted men, the committee decided to ask the war depart ment for suggestions, recommendations and cost estimates regarding increase of the enlisted personnel from s15 a month to s20 s25 and s3O.
 CHANGES ACCEPTED
 Virtually ali changes in the national defense law suggested by the army gen. eral staff were accepted by the commit tee, and a bill incorporating them will be reported to the Senate Monday. The amendments include authority to increase the general staff to 92 members, to in crease the number of machine gun com panies In each army division from 10 to B, and to increase the number of non- commissioned officers in each army unit.
 The war department was asked also to submit suggestions regarding addition of armored motor car companies, like ma chine gun squads. to each unit.
 SEPARATION ALLOWANCES
 Separation" allowances for soldiers dependents in time of war, recommended by the general staff in lieu of the s15 monthly allowance given by Congress to dependents of national guardsmen during the Mexican border service, were ap- proved by the committee and included in the bill. These provide that, during war, dependents of enlisted men shall be paid s15 monthly. If soldiers were killed in action, from wounds or disease, the dependents would receive an amount equal to their pay for six months and, if in aviation service years pay.
 The committee is divided on the selec- tive draft proposal with a majority, how ever, understood to favor the adminis- tration plan. Telegrams and letters are pouring in on both sides of the question:. Many senators are personally opposed to conscription but are loath to oppose the administration plans.
 Chairman Chamberlain and others of the committee feel little can be gained and much time wasted by holding pub lie hearings. The arguments are so well defined on both sides of the issue that it is believed they can and will be ade- quately presented by the senators on the committee.
 of our small posts northeast of Vile Sur Lourde failed"
 Belgian communication: "Cannonading, on both sides occurred in the regions of DiXmude, Zuyd-Schoole and IIet Sas."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Special Session for Texas

Austin, Tex, April Ex-Governor Fer guson today issued a call for a special meeting of the legislature to convene on April IS. Consideration of general appro- priation bills and adoption of a uniform system of textbooks for public schools are the subjects for the special session set out in the call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
WAR DEPARTMENT WILL ALLOW NEW UNITS OF GUARDS
Governors of States Are However Told Not to Form Other Regiments Until Present Organizations Are Filled to Peace Strength-This Is in Accordance With Re
 Ruling National Defense Act

Washington, April 1Aganst the judgment of military pers the wise in the present emergency the department compelled to previous ruling today and that under existing law states have the right to organize units of the National Guard This opens the door expansion of the existing guard force of about 5O0 100000 peace strength than 60000 foot ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Lightship Supervision Changed

Washington, April 14.-By order of Pres ident Wilson 43 important lightships, To- cations of which were not made public, were today transferred from the depart ment of commerce to the Jurisdiction of the war and navy departments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
WALLACE ID RUN FOR GOVERNORAS LOCAL OPT|ON|ST Friends of Game Commits sioner From B Counties
 Hold Meeting FORMAL STATEMENT TO BE ISSUED SOON Candidate Says at Same Time He Will Publish Platform Insisting on Self Government of the
 Liquor Question
Fly FRED IT. GoRMLEY


 Montgomery, April 14.-(Special )-At q mass meeting which represented 35 coun- ties, John H. Wallace, Jr., tonight an nounced that at the proper time he will enter the race for governor as the sue cessor of Charles Henderson, and will publish a platform insisting upon the restoration to this state of local self government in the handling of the liquor or prohibition question and setting forth his views on other issues
 TWENTY MAKE ADDRESSES
 MT. Wallace's announcement followed addresses from 20 persons and the adop- tion of resolutions calling upon him to make the race. The meeting was called by Judge Oscar S. Lewis of Dothan. Will liam A. Gunter, Jr., of Montgomery and other friends. In addition to the ad- dresses pledging support, the commit sHs aced upon a table in the assembly aoo4 at the Exchange hotel letters from
 irds of the counties of the state aMsS lg the support of prominent citi- yAn a the campaign.
 meeting brought forth the first To- lion candidate for governor AL rnA Thomas E. Kilby of Anniston, pro- .arS ist is in the race, but no other }e )tionist had entered, although sev- ss0 mes had been mentioned.
 TO ISSUE PLATFORM
 Atal the meeting MT. Wallace stated that he would publish his formal an- nouncement simultaneously with his plat form Those who made addresses were Abner J. Smith, Bay Minette; s. P. Lo- gan, Centrevlle; Thomas A. Curry, Clan ton; John M. Loftin, Enterprise; J. F. Irwin, Evergreen; Pearce Vaughn, Good water; R. L. Huddleston. Elmore; E. C.. Boswell, Geneva; c. P. Mcintyre, E. B, Joseph, W. A. Gunter, Jr., W. R. Bras sell. J. A. Elmore, Montgomery; Gen. B. F. Weathers, Roanoke; A. S. Lyons John Hensch, Mobile; J. Howard Fore, Tuskegee; w. G. McCorvey, Monroeville; L. W. Morgan. Chatom; J. P. Hanks, Enterprise.
 In urging MT Wallace to enter the race the resolutions said:
 We appeal to all believers in the prin- ciples of true democracy to rally to his standard and we pledge to him our loyal and vigorous support and in the event of his announcement we call upon the people of Alabama to elect a legisa- ture in thorough accord with their views on public questions to the end tht the rule of autocratic government of self appointed cabal may be forever banished from the state apitol.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
PERSONAL,

The condition of Mrs L. F. Whitten, who has been at St. Vincent's hospital for more than four weeks, is slowly improving, and her entire recovery is now expected in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
Emperor Is Not III

Amsterdam, April 14.-(Via London.) An official statement issued in Der lin says that all recent reports of the illness of the Emperor are unfounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
NOT ONE VOICE
 RAISED AGAINST
 BIG BOND ISSUE
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ing it. MT Towner was not opposed to the loan. but he drew the fire of the bills supporters quite as much as # he Inad hnern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
An Improvement

From the Louisville Courer-J Journal
 This critic describes, your new book as droll.'
 "I guess I must be improving He alluded to my last book as utter rot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
CONSCRIPTION IS NOT INDORSED BY
 HOUSE AND SENATE
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(COntinued from Page One) stands to s, it is reported, against con scription, Leaders are convinced that were a conscription bill driven through the committees, it would most probably be beaten in both houses.
 VIEWS OF ALABAMIANS
 The Alabama delegation, with excep- tion of Senator Underwood, opposes at heart the conscription recommendation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
DOPING OF TOWERS

UOl 1llNU UT lOV LINo
 Mine towers dot the surrounding country almost as thickly as oil der ricks in the petroleum districts of America. Great slag heaps rise here and there like so many Egyptian pyra- mids. Into and around these red build ings and slag heaps shells exploded throughout the afternoon, throwing up dense clouds of brick dust which, caught up by the April stohm wind, spread pinkish yellow pail over the lower sec tions of the city.
 Above Lens occasional shrapnel shells broke. With the usual British white puffballs were mingled densely black puffs, the latter being the German 5.9 shrapnel shells captured recently and turned against the Germans. Several times previously during the war Ger man light field pieces have been turned against them, but this was the first time the heavier calibres were loosed. !, Some of the points surrounding Lens, which are already occupied by the Brit ish, were thorns in the side of these same soldiers during the famous battles of the Loos salient It was impossible at that time to blow the Germans out of their stronger positions. But now all this is changed. The difference between the bombardment with which the offen- sive began last Monday, and that when the British inaugurated the battles of the Somme last July was so great that
 it is difficult to realize they came from the same army.
 BRITISH VETERANS NOW
 At the time set for the Somme bonn artillery officers were seeing large shells fired from their guns for the first time. When the battle of Arras began the Brit ish officers and gun crews handled the weapons like veterans. Behind them lay six or seven months of constant train ing not only in the schools, but actually in the field with the German positions as &-acticc targets.
 Rl winter long the British guns have roared in order that when the of- 1 fensive began every artilleryman would have a thorough knowledge and 1 familiarity with the various phases of Ithe modern school of gunnery. TIT" rapidity and precision with which the bombardment was carried out has been 1 one of the distinct features of the new success. The small losses suffered were due largely to the cooperation and effective work of the artillery. Every step now made forward finds guns of all calibres merely waiting for 1 the word to place destructive hIc or protective barrage wherever the 1 infantry desires.
 1 Canadian patrols, pressing far east of vimy ridge today. rescued from the I Germans two British officers of the royal flying corps. who were car- tured five days ago when forced to de- l scend in the German lines. One of them had a fractured leg. The Germans hutl | kept them in duEout and had given
 them small hits of food and water, but | did not have time to remove them to 1 the rear.
 A Canadian brigadier, patroslina with several of his men. entered German dugout further along and per-
 sonally captured two prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
BRITISH ARE SMASHING THE HINDENBURG LINE
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TURKS BEING BEATEN

V captured and inflicted serious losses
 II the attackers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
PRESIDENT WILSON
 TOBE G|VENPOWER
 OVER ALL EXPORTS
Adamson to Introduce Bill in House Which Is Sup ported by Administra-
 tiOn Leaders
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, April 14.-(Specia1.) An administration war measure which was agreed upon today will enable the President to establish regulations for the export of food supplies, munitions and all other goods which the admin finding their way into Germany.
 Representative W. c. Adamson, chair man of the House committee on inter- state and foreign commerce, has pre- pared a resolution conferring this au- thority on the President, after consulta- tion with the President and the Attorney General and will introduce it in the House on Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
GERMANS ATTACKED
 WITH OWN { GUNS

fContinued from Page One) tance as one great sp1otch of red--red walls, red roofs, red chimneys--out of which loom the gray walls and gray towers of the cath edral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-15
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, April 14.-Forecast for Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi: Fair Sunday and probably Monday, not much change in temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair and somewhat warm CT Sunday; Monday unsettled
 Local Data
 For the "A hours ending at p .m., April 14, 1917:
 Highest temperature ............. 65 Lowest temperature .................... S9 Mean temperature ............... 52 Normal temperature ............. 63 Excess in temperature since Janu- dTy l to 00 Total rainfall since January 1..2S. S6 Excess in rainfall since Janu-
 ary ......... .-- ..1l 90 Relative humidity a. m. ......... 61
 p. m. 1o
 p. m. 5o