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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
FIRE IN P|TTSbURG
 DOES b|G DAMAGE Flames Sweep Business Sec tion, Causing Losses Esti-
 mated at $2,OOO,OOO

Pittsburg. January 27.-Sixteen hours after the disastrous fire which swept through one-half of the prin- cipal business blocks of Pittsburg early today. causing the destruction of a number of retail establishments and entailing a loss of $2,000,0o0, workmen tonight began raging the ruined buildings preparatory to the re- building of the block.
 Bremen still directed streams of water into the smoldering ruins and although there had been small out breaks of flame during the day all danger was considered past. The northern wall of the Grand opera house building, which prevented the fire spreading in the area bounded by Fifth avenue, Smithfield and Diamond streets, was still standing tonight. al- though it was feared that it might collapse at any moment.
 The condition of the eight persons, including six firemen. who were in yjured by falling bricks and glass. was stated tonight as not serious. AL though an official estimate of the loss had not been made, conservative esti-| mates placed 1t at $2,0o0,00o. making the fire one of the most destructive in the history of Pittsburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
Alabama Must Overcome
 StiU Another Obstacle in
 Fight for ArmOr Plant
Commander Clarke, Member of Board to Select Site, Voices More Objections to Ores of This District ct-Projectile Factory Will Also
 Be Established by the Government
ny HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, January (Special.) Finally Commander Clarke, member of the board appointed to locate the proposed armor plate plant, has stated in unmistakable language his obpec- ton to southern ore as basis for steel manufacture.
 Affirming that no attempt, despite all the fireworks" from Birmingham and elsewhere. has been made to argue away his objection. he declares him self as follows in letter to Repre- sentative Oliver of the Sixth Alabama district:
 'sThe use of armor plate scrap is necessary in order to reduce as far as possible the accumulation of large quantities of scrap.
 The question is as follows; Grant ing that the phosphorus in high phos phorus pig iron can readily be elim- mated in basic open hearth furnaces in the production of straight carbon steel. is there any complication as far as armor plate Is concerned due to the use of the armor plate scrap, and in particular due to the content of chro- nium in the scrap? If there is any complication. what does it add to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

At the border the regulars will relieve a considerable portion, if not all, of the National Guardsmen remaining on duty there Already about 25,0O0 of the state troops in the border patrol have been ordered home, and their movement prob ably will be under way by the time Pershing's men arrive American soil.
 UP TO CARRANZA NOW
 Although officials have been silent on the subject of Mexico since failure of the joint commission negotiations, de- velopments outwardly have coupled the troop withdrawal with Carranzas refusal to accept the Atlantic City protocol and have plainly forecast an intention to let the first chief settle for himself hereafter the many problems endangering the tenure of the de facto government A patrol considered adequate to protect the border will be maintained rigidly, how ever, and notice has been served on Car ranza that the United States will not hesitate to use it's armed forces again, if necessary, to protect American terri tory and American rights. The Ameri- can delegates on the joint commission told their Mexican colleagues at Atlantic City that this government never would relinquish the right of unlimited and un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

Fl Paso. Tex. January 27.-AmerI- can troops of General Pershing's puni- tive expedition tramped along the high road leading from Colonia Dublan to the border today on the first leg of their return from the march which took them into Mexico in pursuit of Francisco Villa.
 Tonight the troops were encamped along the raod with the head of the column 20 miles north of the Nor mon colony, where General Pershing has made his field headquarters since the expedition ceased it's pursuit. of Villa.
 At sunrise the advance guard of the expeditionary forces was on the way to the border. according to Americans who came from the front late today on truck trains to Columbus. N. M
 General Pershing and his staff were expected to be among the last to leave field headquarters and will ride to the nights encampment in automo- biles with the rear guard, these ar rivals said. The march will be resumed tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
Governor Harris Will Decide in Ten Days as to
 Calling Extra Session

Atlanta, January Ex-Governor Har- iris, in formal statement issued to- night said that he had postponed for no days announcement of his decision as to whether he would call an extra session of the legislature to pass a "bone dry bill. It had been tho gov pernors intention to announce his de- cision today and he gave as his reason for postponement the request of dele gation of prohibitionists that he not give his answer for 10 more days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
BORDER BATTLE IS
 ENDED WITH No
 AMERICAN LOSSES
Mexicans Making Attack at Stonehouse Are Said to Be Carranza Troops.
 Details Lacking

Tucson, Ariz., January 2z-Fighting at Stonehouse, on the border, between Mex jeans and United States cavalrymen stepped at noon today, according to re- ports tonight No casualties were re- ported on the American side. Mexican losses were undetermined.
 Mexican Consul Delgado, at Nogales telerhoned to Sheriff Rye Miles of Pima county, here today, that he believed the Mexicans were Carranza soldiers The lighting occurred in a remote section and communication is difficult.
 Authoritative reports from Arivaca Ariz., said that the Mexicans who fired upon Americans at Stonehouse were mem bers of the Carranza garrison stationed on the border. The Mexicans fled at lO:S0 o'clock this morning and the Amer jeans crossed the border but found no wounded nor dead Mexicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

Emperor William of Ger many repeated on his fifty eighth birthday anniversary Saturday, his promise prev iously made to the German army that Germany would en- force peace with the sword. His message was sent to Berlin from the German great head quarters in reply to congratula- tions, according to German newspapers. The Emperor $ declaration was made in the face of expectations in some of the entente capitals that he would make a notable peace move i'll an address he was ex- pected to deliver at a meeting of Tentonlc state, military and naval leaders, assembled at the headquarters to celebrate the anniversary.
 The vicinity of Hill 3O4, in the Yer dun sector, and the Riga region of the new Russo German front continue to be the chief centers of military activity. After subjecting the Ger man defense works at Eparges and Hill BOA to an intense bombardment the French stormed the trenches re- gently occupied by the Germans, but, according to the Berlin war office, the attack failed with heavy losses.
 Fresh Russian troops have reinforced the line east of the river Aa in the Riga district but were unable to drive the Germans from ground they recently cap tured. On the other hand, German at tempts to throw back the Russian line in the vicinity of Kalnezem were unsuccess- full. The artillery has been active on the Franco Belgian battle line between the Somme and Ancre rivers, as well as in the vicinity of Riga.
 After Il hours of desperate fighting the Rumanians have forced backward the Teutonic troops south of the Kasino and Suchitza valleys, in Moldavia
 Activity on the other fronts is limited mainly to artillery duels, trench raids and aerial combats
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
RAGSDALE CHARGES
 HEFL|N CHANGED A
 RECORD 0F DEBATE
Alabama Member Seconds Resolution to Investigate and South Carolina
 Man Opposes

Washington, January H.--(Special} Mir. Ragsdale of South Carolina severely criticized Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War.
 Mr. Heflin of Alabama took the bark off MT. Ragsdale of South Carolina.
 Today Mr. Ragsdale charged that MT. Heflin had changed and made stronger the official record in which is recorded the debates in the House.
 MT. Heflin explained that he had ex- ercised the right of members and edited copy. That other than the foregoing he had done nothing. Whereupon MT. Kitchin offered a resolution that com mittee be appointed to investigate MT. Heflin seconded the motion. Mir Rags dale opposed it. The resolution obtained by an overwhelming vote. On the com mittee of investigation the following were appointed: Allen of Ohio, Dickson of Indiana and Foss of Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

reiterated his declaration that the sol- diers should be brought home because they are not serving any good purpose
 and that if they are kept away the power of the National Guard will be lessened. Governor Henderson deprecated the newspaper reports of casualties. declaring that many persons were led to believe that conditions were more serious than they were
 MORALES CAMP IDEAL Governor Henderson said the camp of the infantry brigade at Nogales is almost ideal and would have been selected by any person who had gone there for that purpose
 He declared that he believed much of the illness among the states soldiers was caused by the fact that malarial soldiers from certain sections could not well com bat the effects of the high altitude and suggested that failure of the soldiers properly to care for their persons and to ventilate their tents might be respon- sble to some degree.
 Visits to the cavalry regiment at San Antonio and the artillery at Dongias con- (Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

cost of the ingot per pound or per ton?
 Tt is understood that the ingot must have approximately the same analysis as the armor plate scrap given above with phosphorus content of about .os and sulphur content of about o2.''.
 There is the case in brief. Copies of the letter have been sent by Mr. Oli : yer to all Alabama cities interested and to the Manufacturers Record, which has actively participated in the defense of the southern ore.
 Alabamians in Congress are certain that this objection of Commander Clarke can be argued away as easily as previously stated objections were eliminated
 It is learned today that the armor plate board will not visit the south prior to February IS. It is now fore gone conclusion that the government in connection with the plant for the manufacture of armor plate win con : struct plant for the manufacture of projectiles.
 This fact is but another incentive for Alabama members to renew their efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
SECTION

 1-German Emperor repeats promise 10 win peace with sword. American army in Mexico is ordered out. Pershing's men already on march. Henderson charges officers of brigade are neglecting duties Alabama must overcome anotner op- stacle in fight for armor plant America should be first power in Pa cific and second in east. Villa only waits troop withdrawal to make advance. Border battle comes to end with no American losses. 3-Having his picture taken was fatal move taken by Grady Webb Mississippians do not want 10 cnange pro laws 5-Governor Conner. in letter, tells what is the matter with, Birmingham. Missionaries in conference here. Giving vcredit to Birmingham man. Now sinking shaft for Cherokee lead. 6-History of graphite in state. s-Civic association decides to fight con s-Many students promoted to High school. 10 Theatricals. will prepare data on pro
 SECTION B. 1-Austria holding her own in pig nght of nations. 2-News of interest to autoists, 3-Munger praises effort to aid local col- leges. S--Sport 9--Markets. letter.
 SECTION c. 1 and 2--Society. B. English literary gossip 4-Editorial comment Ned Brace. 6-Bookshe1f. 6-Cornwallis-wes scandal inc tor Lon don gossip. 7--Dolly Dalrymple S-Princes of India hold conferences
 SECTION D. Comic supplement-
 SECTION E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28

border depredations.
 WILL REGROUP TROOPS
 That Pershing's command, sent into Mexico last March to dsperse the ban dits who raided Columbus, will be re- grouped at the border and put into a condition of preparedness for a recur- renee of raiding, is not doubted here; and, in that connection, army officers are observing with keen interest the preparations being made by Villa and his followers and allies to debate the territory that Pershing will evacuate.
 All of the recent moves in the Mexican situation however, and all of those in contemplation, are kept under cover by the officials shaping the course of the administration. After Carranza sent back the Atlantic City protocol without his signature, it was made known that when the time came for the next step it would be taken without announcement, and that the future policy of the administration would be revealed only as it was trans lated into action. In line with this de- cision the war department made no an- nouncement of the withdrawal order to- day and officials there and at the state department and the White House rigidly preserved silence about Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
AMERICAN ARMY IN MEXICO IS
 ORDERED OUW'5,s
Word is Sent From Washington For 0s'sng tt Return to Border After Ten Months Spent on Foreign Soil-Carranza Is to Care
 For Himself Now

2Withdrawal the American military expedition today  United States.
  norhward admnisa the border his
 
  belle that within 8hourst the e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
Arizona Court Decides
 Campbell Is Governor

Phoenix. Ariz., January 27.-The Ari- zona supreme court late today returned a decision holding that Thomas E. Cambell. republican, is the defacto gov ernor of Arizona
 The decision ousts G. w. F.. Hunt, democrat. who had claimed reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
BIRTHDAY CREE TING OF TEUTON|C RULER IS WARL|kE IN TONE Instead of Words of Sub- mission in Speech, Defi-
 ance Hurled at Allies FRENCH ARTILLERY
 REPORTED INTENSE Berlin Claims Attacks Failed With Heavy Losses-Russians Unable
 10 Regain Ground in Riga Re-
 gion--Rumanians Advance
BRITISH VICTORY

London, January 27.-In a success ful operation on the Somme front ir the neighborhood of Le Transloy to- day, says the official communication sued from British headquarters to-
 night, commanding portion of German position was captured by British troops. More than $50 pris- oners were taken in the operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28


 Tt did not appear to me as the best for the spirit and moral of the brigade that the of ficers should absent themselves at such time, and I have re quested the commanding officer of the division to revoke all fur loughs heretofore issued commits stoned officers" said Governor Henderson. "As view the situa- tion, the officers need the train ing more than the men. The of ficer's first duty being to look af- ter the men.
 NO matter how well trained the ranl and file may be, unless they have eff cient officers they can never render eff G-.. .<.<sf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
HENDERSON CHARGES OFFICERS
 OF BRIGADE NEGLECTED DUTIES
Governor Reports That While Illness and Discom. forts in Camp Were at Their Highest, Men of Ranking Command Were in Alabama on Leaye-Division Headquarters Requested
 to Recall Every One Not on Duty-C -Condi-
 tions Much Improved, He States.

Montgomery
  ranking Henderson soldiers he of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
PRINCIPLES INDORsED

In recommending universal training the congress indorsed the following gen eral principles:
 Military or naval training for all phy- sically fit young men, prior to the age of q, and preferably in the 18th year
 'The training to be intensive, continu- ous field or sea training for the period necessary to produce an effective soldier or sailor.
 '.The system to be under exclusive fed- eral control.
 obligation to serve in war as well as to train in time of peace"
 A committee proposal to include in the section the statement: No pay to be given during training," was stricken out by the congress.
 Admiral Peary said the day was at hand when command of land or sea would mean nothing without command of the air, and that no attack can be driven home on European battle fronts without the assistance of the air servIce.
 At the present time" he said, four foreign powers. probably six, have the men, the machines and the expert knowl- edge that would enable any one of them. by issuing an oroer today to destroy Washington or any other of the great coastal cities from the air in a single right two weeks from now. We have neither airplanes nor dirigibles, nor avia- tors, nor anti-aircraft guns. nor any other means of preventing such destruc- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
CONDITIONS NOT so BAD

Governor Henderson went into details in explaining that conditions among the soldiers were not as bad as some news paper reports had pictured them. He said the privates said they had sufficient clothing and wraps for their beds. He
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
This Is One Principle of Defense Advocated by the
 Congress of Patriots
UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING APPROVED
 IN EMPHATIC WAY
Campaign of Education to Weld Citizenship Is Another Suggestion. Admiral Peary Wants Better
 Aviation Service for War

Washington, January 27.-Emphatie approval of n broad scheme of nation al defense was given unanimously fo- day by the Congress of Constructive Patriotism at the closing business ses- sion of its meeting here under the auspices of the National Security league. In statement of principles the congress declared for universal the navy to second place in the At- 1antic and first place In the Pacific, for development of American water power. for n nationwide campaign for patriotism through education, and for effective Americanization efforts to destroy dual citizenship.
 Tonight the meeting came to an end with banquet attended by more than 800 delegates who heard addresses by Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, Senator Chamberlain, chairman of the Senate military committee; former Senator La Fayette Young of Iowa. and George w. Wickersham, former Attorney General. Admiral Peary outlined programme for developing air power for defense. and re- viewed the part air attacks have had in the fighting of the present war.
 MUST DEFEND RIGHTS
 In it's declaration of principles, the congress affirmed the belief that the right of the individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is the basic principle of the American government, and then declared: And we hold that in our relations with foreign govern ments we should continue to affirm and to defend these rights
 All Americans, 1t is declared, should be brought to recognize "the dangers that beset our republic" inasmuch as I've are unprepared to defend our na- tionaI integrity against other nations whose aspirations and theories of govern nent may be in conflict with ours The congress adopted also committee report outlining D comprehensive plan of spreading Knowledge. on the duty and privileges of citizenship, and ; resolu- tion urging the enactment of legislation to secure "a national executive budget systemss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-28
WILL REGRouP TROOPS

restricted pursuit of bandits guilty l,o,da, dopra1o+iops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Cobb Still Out in Front, &C
Points Ahead Of
Speaker

J. Franklin Bakers batting spree,
that has characterized the Yankees
second Journey through the West, will
soon have the Home Run King back
in the polite society where he belongs.
Baker has made such good use Of his
wood that he is now only three points
away from the charmed circle-.297--
in which little AL Walters at present
is the sole New York representative.
Walters is hitting 81.
OF course, Ty Cobb is winging out
in front. The Georgian Peach is
clouting $50, though a couple Of rival
pitchers are making life miserable for
him. Earl Hamilton, Of the Browns,
who is not actively engaged at present,
still holds his 400 for fifteen times
at bat. However, Babe Ruth. who is
active, has run right up on the heels
of the perennial king. Within the week
he climbed from 1853 TO 1913. iris
Speaker has Iassed George Sisler
again, $40 TO 1913.
One of the dope's strange mysteries
is the case of the trailing Senators.
Washington has scored many more
runs than any rival, but still is in last
place. Griffith's pitching staf-Wal-
ter Johnson-is having an unusually
tough season.
The following averages include all
games played up to last Thursday:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
y. Franklin Baker on Batting Spree;
Close Race in the National League
Cruise, Of Cardinals, and
Roush, Of Reds, Tie
for Lead

Not in several years has the race for
batting honors of the National League
been so close and exciting as at the
present time. One week ago Cruise,
Of the Cardinals, and Roush, of the
Reds, were running neck and neck, with
Catcher Tom Clarke, an irregular, away
out in front of both.
The latest compilation of averages
shows Cruise and Roush tied at BAT
and Clarke only one point ahead of the
pair. Roush is hitting at exactly the
same speed as a week ago.
Boshter Bill Rariden IS the only 800
hitter representing the Giants. His
mark is .3l5. Heinie zimmerman tops
Benny KauF, .297 to .295. Zach Wheat,
at .314, is the only Dodger IN the
charmed circle.
Hans Wagner has fallen off trife
during the week, but is still right up
among the most vigorous youngsters
with a fine .326. Hal Chase, of the
Reds, batting champion last year, is be-
ginning to climb toward mis- own. Chase
is tied with Zimmerman and Heinie
Groh at .297.
The following averages include all
games played up TO last Thursday:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-15
Relay Races Will Be Added
Acknowledgements
for Junior Athletes

The Amateur Athletic Union officials
announced yesterday that the national
track and field championships for this
year would be held at st. Louis, as
originally scheduled, on August 81 and
September and 8. The junior events
will be held on Friday afternoon, Au-
gust 81; the senior events on Saturday,
September /, and the all-around and
relay championships on Labor Day.
The relay races, which are an added
attraction this year. will be at the fol-
lowing distances and will be for teams
Of four men, each man~to run one
fourth of the distance: 40 yards, $50
yards, one mile, two miles and four
miles.
The events on the junior programme
are open to registered athletes who
have not won a first place at any track
and field or 'cross-country champion
ship meeting OF the Amateur Athletic
Union of the United States, the Inter
national Olympic Committee, any inter
collegiate association, or of any foreign
country. The senior events are open
to all registered amateur athletes.