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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
GERMANS OBSTINATE IN EFFORTS ID HOLD
 HEIGHTS OF TETON

Paris. June 2.-Sixteen times since May 20 the Germans have attacked the posi- tons taken from them on that day by the French at Mount Carnillet and the heights of the Teton and the Casque, south of Moronvilliers, in the Cham pagne. All the efforts have been charac- terzed by the greatest obstinacy, the as- saulting waves retiring only when their ranks were so thinned by French S-inch shells and machine gun fire that they could no longer hold together.
 The most violent of these sttacks was one upon the Casque and the Teton, which are the most advantageous obser- vation points in this sector, commanding a view of the entire Moronvilliers region, The fighting went on all day. The first column of troops that advanced was deci- mated by the French fire. The second, after suffering heavy losses, got into some of the advanced trenches on the Teton. The three-inch rifles and ma chine guns of the French quickly deci- mated this attacking force and bayonets accounted for what were left
 At nightfall two more columns returned to the attacks. Both were broken up before they reached tine French trenches.
 Four columns were sent in quick sue cession against the Teton and the Casque on the night of May 30 They came on stubbornly in spite of heavy punishment by the French guns until some fractions got to the French trenches, where fur1- ous hand-to-hand fighting occurred The French bayonets drove the Germans back each time except at one point, where they held on until morning, when they were driven out. The parapets of the r'rench trenches and the barbed wire entangle- ments were thick with German dead after this futile effort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Freight Rate Hearing Is
 Being Hurried to Give
 All Interests a Chance

Washington, June 2-With testimony proceeding before a special examiner a: well as before the full interstate com merce commission, hearings on the peti ton of the railroads for a 15 per cent advance in freight rates are being rushed to allow hearings of all the parties who have put in appearance before June [ when the case against the increase is tc be closed.
 Food interests and many other ship pers protested against the proposed in crease at today's hearing. Next week representa- tives of shippers in diversified industries from several sections as vel as state railroad commissions will pre- sent additional protests and on Thursday and Friday the carriers will introduce testimony in rebuttal. Final arguments for all interests will be heard June g. Il and 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
PRINCE UD|NE AND
 MARCONI ADDRESS
 HE LOWER HOUSE
Italians Given Enthusiastic Reception by Members. Inventor Not Coming on
 Southern Tour
By Associated Press

Washington, June 2.-Prince Udine and William Marconi of the Italian war mis- sion addressed the House today, renew ing Italy's assurances of qualification upon Americas entrance into the war and predicting that American industry and resourcefulness would be the deciding factor in the struggle with German au- tocracy.
 The visitors were given an enthusiastic reception by the representatives, pro- longed applause following their appear anee and greeting their declarations of Italy's perfect agreement in the cause of democracy for which the United States is fighting
 The Prince brought cheers when he predicted that the United States and Italy with their allies could not fail to win a victory that should be enduring.
 Signor Marconi, appearing inI public for the first time since the missions ar rival, paid tribute to American inven- tiveness and recalled feelingly that America had contributed greatly to all he had accomplished in the field of science.
 The mission held no conferences with American officials today, but the mem bers conferred at their headquarters on economic proposals that have come to the fore in the discussions here.
 Signor Marconi, who has been i'll, prob ably will not accompany the mission on it's tour of American cities which begins Monday. It was said tonight his physi- clans probably would advise him to re- main here and rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
UNKNOWN WOMAN,
 DRIVEN INSANE BY
 STORM, IS FOUND
Wandering About in Path way of Wind Which Swept the New Hope Section.
 Much Destitution

Huntsville, June s~-(special)-An in- sane woman whose identity has not yet been established has been found in the woods near the community south of New Hope which was devastated by the cy- clone of last Sunday night, according to Red Cross workers who have returned from the scene. Pitiful destitution pre- vails in the storm area and the Red Cross of this city has sent several au- tomobile loads of provisions and clothing and has also sent five nurses to attend the injured, many of whom are help less.
 Many liberal donations have been made by Huntsville people and business in- terests to aid the Red Cross in this work but the largest so far received came last night in the form of check for s10o0 from the Dallas Manufacturing company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
713 Airplanes Shot Down
 on the Western Front
 During May, Says Report

London, June 2.-The morning papers figure that 71S airplanes were shot down on the western front in May, of which AZ were German and 21 British and French. British headquarters admitted the loss of Se machines, but as the French do not announce any war losses. it is impossible to verify the inference that they lost 1855.
 It is worthy of note that the estimate of 2n is compiled from German official re- ports The total air losses for April were estimated at 709
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Two Young People Drown
 When Automobile Plunges
 Into River at Fitt's Ferry

Gadsden, June 2.-(Special)-When a
 death car'' plunged down the road at Fitts Ferry and into the Coosa river, Preston Peak, age 2, a steel worker of Alabama City, and Miss Farris Fry, age 16, also of Alabama City, were drowned. George Kinney, owner and driver of the car, and Miss Myrtle Fry, age F, sis ter of the drowned girl narrowly escaped Kinney has wife and several children. The party started on a ride last night out the Turkeytown road Being un- familiar with the road, Kinney turned from the main highway. A tree near the river bank hid the stream from view and Kinney discovered it too late. He suc- ceeded in saving Miss Myrtle Fry and himself. Help was summoned and the two bodies were recovered and brought to Gadsden. The tragedy occurred about seven miles north of Gadsden.
 Fourteen veterans left today to attend the Confederate reunion at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
IDLE FURNACES AT
 SHEFFIELD WILL BE
 PUT IN OPERATION

Sheffield, June 2.-(Special) )-Rumors of official confirmation at this time, are heard in business circles here to the ef- feet that the three idle furnaces of the Sheffield Coal and Iron company, located in this city will soon be put into opera tion. It is also said the rolling mill will begin operations soon. These plants have been idle for a long time, and because they are well located it seems more than certain that they will not remain idle much longer Notification of the rerSrts is expected in the near future. With these plants in operation industrial con ditions in this city and community would become greatly improved, and it is hoped that authentic news bearing on the situa- ton will soon be given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
TO LET LUMBER CONTRACT

Washington, June 2-(Special) )-Gen- eral Goethals, announced tonight that within 50 days contracts will be closed with the local committee, representing the Southern Pine association for 140000,- coo feet of lumber with which to con struct 100 wooden ships. The average price to be paid will be $35 per thousand feet at the mill
 The order means great business for the lumbermen in Alabama and through out the south J. B. Shobert of Bir- mlngham connected with the Raul Lum- Der company, is member of the commit tee which completed the enormous deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Railroad Commission
 Reaches VladivOstOk

Vladivostok. June 2.-The United States railroad commission to the Rus sian government headed by John F. Stevens. former chief engineer of the Panama canal, has arrived here. The members of the commission were cor dially received by committee of sol- diers and working men.
 The speeches delivered indicated eagerness on the part of the people to accept American aid in the spirit in which it is offered.
 The commission spent Friday study ing the terminal problems at Vladi- vostok. The members will proceed Sun day on their journey to Petrograd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03

terests in Washington have informed newspaper correspondents that they rep resent only 40 per cent of lumber dealers in the south, and that their figures quoted are maximum figures which can not be transcended. They state that the government, if possible, may secure cheaper prices. but at their price they will fill all orders They contend that In establishing a maximum price, they have prevented wholesale speculation and saved the government great sums of money.
 They admit that the nsXlmum price guarantees to them a neat but not in- ordinate profit. They do not expect scandal to result from the agitation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
SEVERAL HUNDRED VETERANS ALREADY IN NATIONAL CAPITAL
Impressive Ceremony Will Be Observed at Arlington When Southern Cross
 Is Unveiled

Nashington, June 2-Confederate vet Fans, Sons of Veterans and Daughters Hl the Confederacy here to attend the t.WentF-seventh annual reunion, which pegins Monday, will make the annual pilgrimage to Arlington tomorrow where memorial exercises in honor of the Con- iederate dead will be held with President Wilson and Gen. Bennett H. Young of louisville, Ky, past commander in chief expected to be the principal orators.
 The exercises in the Confederate sec tion of the great cemetery will be more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
MAY KILL BANK AMENDMENT

Washington, June 2.-(Special.)- )-The country banks may be cheated of their victory in putting through Congress an amendment to the federal reserve laws which guarantees to them the right to collect exchange on checks.
 The administration has thrown it's weight against the amendment which is in conference, and w. P. G. Harding, governor of the federal reserve board, expresses the opinion that if the amend ment is retained, the President will veto the entire measure.
 The amendment means $50, 1000 per annum for country banks. Rural Ala bama banks are deeply interested and are communicating at the rate of 100 let ters per day with the congressman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
FITTS IN CHARGE

At the same time it is said that the department is aware that in all proba.. bility, many thousands of uniformed negroes will fail to register. With these, the department, it is indicated, will deal most 1eniently.
 Assistant Attorney General Fitts, a resident of Birmingham, is in charge of prosecutions growing out of the anti-American plots and outbursts. His work is of the most important and at the same time delicate character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
PETITIONS AGAINST SENDING ARMY TO
 FRANCE RECEIVED
 FROM ALABAMIANS
(Continued from Page Onc)

partment is delighted in that the out look is a great deal more satisfactory than originally expected At the pres ent time, the south is absolutely clear In the beginning, there were express sions of discomfort on the part of a Texas farmers organization and cer- tain Virginia mountaineers. Now, how ever, the south is free of all prelim nary stigma, and the department is of the opinion that in the most patriotic manner the south will register it's sons for any demand their country may make of them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
Hundred Million More
 Dollars for the French

Washington, June 2.-The govern ment advanced another $100,000,000 to France today, making the total of loans to the French republic $200,000.- 900, and the total of loans to the all lies 45.000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
HEFLIN IGNORED

Washington, June -(Speciai)-Repre- sentative Heflin has been elected pres, dent of the Alabama unit of the Southern Society of Washington tonight. He de- lvered the memorial address in honor of Jefferson Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
OLIVER MAKES CHARGES

Washington, June 2.-(Special) )-Repre- sentative Oliver of Alabama has inform ed high officials of his conviction that
 in the purchase through agents of vari- ous war supplies trades are being con summated based on favoritism and at an enormously disadvantageous cost to the government.
 He refers specifically to lumber con- tracts. Timber interests in west Ala bama are bitterly complaining against what they declare to be the efforts of the Southern Pine association to gobble up the entire lumber business for it's mem bers. Mir. Oliver and MT. Bankhead of the Tenth district, have assumed the fight for the lumber interests in their districts and have performed for them with a great deal of success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
DEATHS

Myison, Cecil Claud-Funeral services from residence, 1113 Nineteenth street, north, yesterday at 7:S0 a. m., Rev. Carl Henckel officiating remains sent to Branchville, S. S. by Shaw Undertaking company where interment will take place to- morrow survived by mother, Mrs Elizabeth Myison.
 Freure. Gladys Louise-Infant foster daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Freure, died yesterday forenoon at residence, 1519 Thirty sixth street, north; funeral services from resi- dence today a 2:3O D. m., Rev. w. NJ. Blackwelder officiating; interment in Elmwood; survived by her foster parents and other relatives.
 Gallagher, John C-Funeral services tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock from St. Paul's Catholic church; in torment in Oak Hill; survived by widow, two sons, Thomas and John, Jr, and two daughters, Misses Mary and Winifred, all of Birmingham; palibearers, Thomas Owens, James Mackin, Hugh McGeever, J. B. Half ley. P. J. Mcclure, Henry Ruff, Dr.
 W. R. Ward and J. J. Boggan. Rutherford. Virginia Mae-Age wear: died at local infirmary yesterday; remains sent to Clanton yesterday afternoon by Johns Undertaking g company.
 Starbuck, Calvin Thomas-Age 61; died at local infirmary yesterday at 4;45 p. m; survived by wife two daughters, Mrs. Ida s. Jones and Mrs. Eula s. Starbuck. and two granddaughters, all of Birmingham, and three sisters in Ohio; funeral announcements later by Johns Un- dertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-03
ONE CASE IN POINT

In his representations to the depart ment, Mir Oliver states that firm in Tuscaloosa county offered lumber suf- ficient to build a complete cantonment at a cost $20,000 less than contracts with the government subsequently, authorized. He made the point that in prorating the contracts the government is forced to pay the price of small rather than the greatly reduced price for large consignments.
 West Alabama firms, not allied with the Southern Pine association, have rlil- lions of feet already prepared, MT. Oliver states, which can be delivered immed- lately at price less than the govern ment is paying. Secretary Baker is mak- iEg an investigation of the charges pre- ferred by MT. Oliver and MT. Bank head and he promises that if any under- hand methods have been attempted, will be ordered.
 Stirred by the agitation of nonmembers of their association, Southern Pine in-
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
Jena a Town of Contrasts.

Jena is town of comfortable con-
rasts. Intellectually progressive, she
physically most conservative. The
eaders of thought fling the most ad-
tanced ideas in social philosophy back
and forth over their dinner tables. but
those tables are laden with large meals
cooked after the exact fashion that
they have been cooked in German Bo-
hemia for the last 200 years. The good
professor will follow any intellectual
concept that convinces his profoundly
logical mind, but he will stick to his
grandfather's style of pie In the face
of all opposition and Indigestion. Some
one might trace an interesting and in
structive relationship between German
pie and German pessimism.
The contrast between old manner
and new thought runs all through
Jena. Here is one Of the most famous
of European universities; here are
philosophers and metaphysicians of the
most daring and radical type, and all
about them is an old picturesque city
whose comfortable burgher class is
quite untouched by all the intellectual
fireworks that flash from the university
grounds,
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
DEBATE HEIGHT OF NAPOLEON
Measurement Of Five Feet Seven
Inches Is Generally Accepted.

In view of the evidence In existence
regarding the height of Napoleon. there
cannot, think, be much doubt that the
measurements given by Darling are
approximately correct, writes Arnold
Chaplin In the London Times. The
evidence is as follows: On the same
day that Darling measured the body
Antomarchi performed the post NOR
tenn examination, and in the very care
full report of that operation gave the
height of Napoleon. He says: LA
hauteur totale, du SONNET de la tete
aux talons, etait de cinq pieds deux
pouces ct Quatre lignes." (See Lies
Derniers Moments de Napoleon" vol
ume 2, page 1T, edition 1889 This
measurement was, of course, expressed
In the old French scale, and when re-
duced to the English equivalent is
equal to about, though not quite, six
and one-half inches.
Again. on August %, 1917. Gouraud
relates in his journal" that Napoleon
was measured against the door of
Nine. Bertrand's villa. He says: "Nous
nous mesurons tous sur la porte,
PEmpereur cinq pieds, deux pouces
francais." (See Bourgaud's journal" "
volume 2, page 259) This somewhat
rough measurement when reduced to
the English scale is about, though not
quite, FIVE feet sir and one-fourth
inches. 1t has often been stated that
Napoleon was only five feet two inches
in height, but evidently the old French
measurement of five pieds two pouces
has been mistaken for the English one.
1t would appear, therefore, that An
drew Darling's measurement of five
feet seven inches was very nearly cor
rect.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
A Sibilated Story.

Solemn Socrates, sage senator
scarcely sober, scenting scene, stealth.
lily seeks slumber seat. Such scandal
Sheds sandals; seeks staircase. Stops
suspiciously; spouse snOres serenely,
Starts staggeringly; stumbles second
step. Slam! Strikes sculptured Sap.
pho surmounting stairpost. Suffering
saints Skaters statue; smashes
skull, sees stars, swears something
scandalous. Spouse Stirs. Shrill So
prano shriek-"Socratesl' - Sphinxlike
silence. Second shriek-"Socrates !''
Socrates still speechless. Spouse's sole
strikes staircase. "Speak, sir Sober?''
See scared stiff. Seeks salvation some
where. Suddenly spies sneakthief steal
ing silver.
"StOpW shouts Soc.
"Scat!" says sneakthief, showing six
shooter.
Spouse spies sneakthief. Screams
superhumanly. "Shan't shoot Socrates
Shoo!' She shakes skirts, shielding
Socrates. "Sweet Soccy!"
Sneakthief slopes snickering sardon.
ically. Spouse swoons. Soc soothes
spouse; seeks slumber. She still says
sneakthief smashed statue. Soc saved
Selah !-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
The Crow,

Someone who reads these notes
would like to know whether the crows
In the United States migrate. Presu-
mably to the South; how far south 1t
would be hard to say. Stray crows
are among the harbingers of spring in
the northeastern part of the United
States. BY growing time," like the
rocks in England, but unlike the crows
in that country, they assemble, often
In large flocks, in roosts or rookeries.
One of these is on the Potomac river,
and is said to contain something like
10000 of the birds in time of general
reunion. They leave, in the gray Of
the morning, in clamorous crowds, for
their feeding grounds, which may be a
great many miles away from the rook-
cry flying high in fine and low In foul
weather.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21

satisfaction Weary sank into the
downy depths of the easy chair. Mel
lie had to wake up the exhausted way
farer when she brought in the lunch.
Weary devoured it with vim. He told
her the story of his life, an aimless
wanderer.
There's an old woman my mother"
he said. "I got word that she's pretty
nigh near the end of life, miss. / hope
to reach the city in time to say last
word to her. That's why I don't want
to be locked up right now"
Then Weary resumed the most COM
Portable snooze of many year. Mel.
lie ran out to meet her father when
she saw him coming. He drove up iA
the wagon he used doing odd hauling
jobs about town.
They were poor, but Nellie was saw
ing up what they could for a great
purpose. She was engaged to young
man, Warren Leighton, who had gO0O
West and had taken farm. He wan
now building a home, and his fianceo
and her father were to come to haxn
in August, and settle down to q peace
full, happy life.
Don't unhitch the horse, fatAce.
please" Nellie hailed her father.
"Why not, dear?" asked Mr.. Wayne.
1--WE have a guest, a poor, broke&-
down fellow, who needs our help sore.
ly," and Nellie told her story.
Dear soul!" spoke her father ten
derly, 'tno wonder Warren loves you
as dearly as l do. | will see that the
man is taken safely on his way"
Weary Skies was helped into the
wagon. Nellie pressed bright half
dollar into his hand.
"Oh, miss, couldn't take 1t, indeed,
now he demonstrated.
"You must" insisted Nellie. sfs
will take you on your way to your
mother. Oh, l do hope you will be In
time to receive her blessing.'
II don't deserve It," and Weary
broke down sobbing. "And you, mAeR
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
HER CURIOSITY WAS NATURAL
ing to College Girl Who Was En-
tertaIning Caller.

It was Sunday night and feeling Of
tory. A blazing fire in the CRATE drew
the girls into the parlor, where they
sat, grouped around the fire, chatting,
telling stories aud listening to the soft
music made by one of their number at
the piano.
A man, suitor of one of the girls by
the fire, walked up and down the long
porch, wondering if he dared to face
those girls. He finally summoned all
his courage and rang the bell.
A maid ushered him into the big
room, and it seemed to him as If hun
dreds of eyes were turned toward him.
His knees shook, but then the idol of
his heart rose unconcernedly and greet
ed him. She drew him to one side to
an alcove away from the others. The
house matron was awakened from her
dream.
MARY" she called. "Don't you want
to bring your friend out here by the
fireT
"No, thank you, Mrs. Robinson" re-
piled the girl.
"But, Mary" persisted the house ma
tron as she absent-mindedly looked
around her at the girls sitting on the
floor. "Have you two chairs In there2"
A shout Of laughter from the girls
greeted her and the reply from Mary
was drowned If indeed she answered
at all.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Winslow mail., 1917-09-21
How Parrots Kiss.

Parrots, it is declared, are the most
Unsuitable of kissers, a distinction
once supposed to belong to the turtle
dove.
They can kiss q thousand times an
hour, and they can keep it up-as OBJ
servatiOns have revealed - for six
hours. Prof. H. G. Walters of Lang
horne, Pa, made this discovery by ac-
tual count while spying on the love
making of a pair of parrots recently.
The professor discovered that love
note warble accompanies each separate
kiss. The singing and kissing was all
done on the rainiest, darkest, most
blustery and gloomy day of the month.
The seance began before s a. m, and
the notes rivaled those of a goldfnch
in brilliancy,
The species of parrot thus reported
upon is from Australia, and Is of very
brilliant and gorgeous plumage.