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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
No False Alarm Story
 the U-Boat Problem IS
 Being Solved by Experts
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the submarine discovered. the German authorities will he prevented from se- curing any inkling of what Is in pros pect and thus be denied an opporfu nitv to prepare against any new weap- ons in advance.
 q have great faith that American ingenuity will find means of com batting the submarines" said Secre- tary Daniels tonight, although have in mind no special device among the hundreds which have been proposed 10 us to fight the menace l truly believe something will be developed that will
 be effective against the underwater
 boats.
 "Experts of the naval consulting
 board and of the navy department are working hard experimenting with the devices which may go long way toward giving us victory. Some prob ably have merit the others not, but all are being given fair tests The pre- else nature of any cannot be disclosed, of course"
 The department itself has done great deal of experimental work both with devices for the destruction or detection of submarines and also witf interior defense for warships against torpedoes and mines
 It is regarded as certain that | American inventive genius is success ful at any time during the present war in finding a means to check the operations of German submarines. the information will be shared promptly with Great Britain. France and the l other nations with which the United States Is aligned in the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
KANSAS CITY AND ST. LOUIS EXTEND
 WELCOME ID FRENCH
Papa" Joffre and Viviani, With Party Are Cheered Enthusiastically in the
 Middle West

St. Louis, May 6.-France's war mis- sion tonight received from St Louis pledge of active participation as the ally of France in the fight for free dom of humanity. The pledge was given at huge mass meeting at the Coliseum. in which Marshal Joffre pre- sented a standard of colors to the new Fifth Missouri infantry. Former Pre- mier Viviani welcomed American sol diers in the fight for democracy.
 The progress of the French mission through the city after their arrival at 7:30 o'clock tonight was con tinuous ovation.
 The crowd in the Coliseum sang the French national hymn as the French mission entered Mayor Kiel of St Louis welcomed the members of the mission to the city.
 The standard of colors presented to the Fifth Missouri infantry by Marshal Joffre was handed to the marshal Ly a French private soldier who is in St Louis on furlough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
BARRIERS MAY GO
 0N STRIKE TODAY.
Local Union Decides toWalk Out Unless Demands Are
 Acceded to by 6 O'Clock

The union barbers of Greater Bir- mingham will walk out this evening at 6 o'clock unless the demands which they served on the proprietors Friday are aceeded to by that time. A def nite decision to this effect was reached at a largely attended meeting of the local Barbers' union yesterday after noon
 Included in this demand are all the union barbers in Birmingham and suburbs including Fairfield About 1 40 men are involved.
 We have asked for ] raise of St per week in our wages" said Presi dent E. E. spangenberg last night, "The high cost of living has made this necessary. The union scale now is Sl5 per week salary and 60 per cert on all work done over $25 per week We have demanded s16 per week and 60 per cent of all work done over $25 per week."
 No statement has been issued by the proprietors of the shops and it is not known what their position in the mat ter is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
SUCCESS ATTENDS
 EAST LAKE OPENING

The opening day of East Lake park sand people were on hand to enjoy themselves at this popular pleasure re- sort. The opening was a success finan- cially, the management being pleasant ly surprised by both gate admissions and receipts from the many conccs- sions
 The leading attraction of the days programme was the balloon ascension made by Professor McGiil Davidson's orchestra rendered two concerts, which were pleasing to the large crowd The sea lions lived up to expectations and kept the crowds around their Zen laughing all the time with their many remarkable tricks
 Although the weather was rather cool, the bathing beach was patron- ized. East Lake park is now consd- cred one of the south's greatest amusement parks and is expected to be very popular this season It is illur1- mated throughout with mazda and ni- trogen lights. the old carbon lamps being discarded.
 All the old structures on the lake front have been removed and the lake now looms out in all it's beauty. The manager, George J. Rreinig, was high ly complimented for the many i'm provements made at the fake since he took charge.
 Tokio, the new dancing pavilion, will be opened on Thursday night at 8 o'clock and Davidson's orchestra will furnish the music. It is the largest and one of the best dancing pavilions in the south. The large electric foun- tain is beautiful and adds consider ably to the beauty Of Tokio Dancing will take place in the old dance pa- vilion until Tokio is opened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
MINISTER BALFOUR SPENDS QUIET DAY
 IN OLD DOMINION
British Foreign Secretary Visits Country Home of Lansing to Have Inti-
 mate Conference

Washington. May 6-Foreign secre- tary Balfour and Sir Eric DrummoA1 of the British war mission. the Brit ish ambassador and Lady Spring Rice slipped quietly out of town today 10 spend Sunday with Secretary Lansing at Gunston Hall one of the famous manor houses of Virginia built by George Mason. Secretary and Mrs. Lansing were there for the weekend
 Mir. Lansing had expressed his wish for a quiet conference to sum up the work of the mission to date and plan for what remains to be done and it was decided that the old Virginia ma- nor house would provide an ideal spo.. as we'll as giving Mir. Balfour view of the old dominion.
 It is understood that the statesmen confined their discussion largely to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
SEES ABANDONED FORT
BRITISH NIGHT REPORT

London. May 6-The British official issued this evening re- ports the repulse of German counter attacks on the sector east of Bulle- court. Heavy casualties were inflict- ed on the Germans. Attacks south of the Souchez river and near Acheville also were put down. The communica- tion says.
 'I.ater reports show that the hostile attacks delivered against our troops on the Hindenburg line east of Bulle court have been particularly sever e. Considerable forces of the enemy have been thrown into the fight in this neighborhood. but after fierce and close fighting they have on each oc- casion been repulsed with heavy losses.
 ,'The enemy delivered two deter mined counter attacks early this morning in an endeavor to recover the section of his front line south o, the Souchez river captured by us yes- terday. He was completely repulsed in each case.
 Today a party of the enemy at tempted to approach one of our posi- : tions south of Acheville. but was driven off Another hostile party whicn succeeded in reaching our trenches; west Of Hulluch during the night was driven out with losses. We suffered no casualties
 'sWe carried out a successful raid last night southeast of Loose. There has been considerable artillery actiy- ity on both sides during thes day north of the Scarpe.
 "An encounter took place in the air yesterday between six British air planes and from 15 to 20 German ma chimes Attacking in different parties the enemy succeeded in breaking up our formation, but our machines con- tinued to support each other and brought down one German airplane just inside our lines. Two other enemy machines were brought down and seen to crash behind the enemy lines. In addition two more enemy machine; were driven down out of control Tie remainder of the enemy broke off the engagement All six of our airplanes returned safely, though much shot about. M
 "In all, four German machines were brought down by our airplanes yester. day and five others were driven down out of control Another TWO were shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
IN KANSAS CITY

Kansas City, May 6-"The sacred union of the United States and entente allies will not be dissolved until Ger man imperialism has been destroyed and the peace of the world assured"
 In those words M. Viv!ani, head of the French mission and former pre- mier of France, acknowledged today the proffered pledges of undivided ( o- operation of the middle west in the war
 The mission at the western end Of their trip through America spent q morning here filled with manifesta- tions of the spirit and patriotism of this section. Thousands of persons, waving the French tri-color and the Stars and Stripes, lined the streets ana crowded all available space at the re ligious-loyalty meeting at convention hall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
AMBULANCE co.
 REACHES CITY
Hike All Way From Mont gOmery and Camp at Mil
 ner Heigths

The Alabama Ambulance company, after hiking from the camp in Montgom- cry, arrived here yesterday afternoon at 2:9O o'clock and is camped at Mnaer Heights. This morning at II o'clock the company will march through the streets of the city with its full equipment en route to the fairgrounds, where it will be eneamped for the next 10 days. The company is commanded by Capt Robert F. Ashworth.
 Acting under orders from the war de- Tuesday morning at s:SO o'clock for a march through the country to Birming- ham. the purpose of the march being to get recruits. About 30 men were needed to bring this unit up to the proper strength. Five men were secured on the route Stops were made at Elmore, Yer bena, Jemison, CaIera, Siluria and other places. There are 50 men now in the company, whose war strength is 75. Cap- tain Kimbrell is the only commissioned officer of the company who did not make the trip, he having been detailed to duty at brigade headquarters in Montgomery | for the present. H
 1 "I was impressed with the uni- versa1 patriotism displayed by the 1 people along the route," said Ser
 geant Charles Russell last night. 1 "PracticaIIy every farm house we | passed had an American flag out and we royalty treated by l the people. Many of the farmers
 and members of their families
 served with fresh milk and fruits md otherwise showed their
 interest and thourhtfuIness.
 'One rather amusing thing oc-
 cured ut CaIera. where German | baker refused to sell us bread.
 However. the company had need
 for bread and 1t was made very
 plain to him that unless he sold
 1t to us and accepted the money
 we would take 1t anyway. He of-
 fered no further resistance when he saw that he could not avoid
 supplying the troops.
 l The object of the visit of the compan, to Birmingham is to secure recruits. w, are in need of % men at once. This l, considered the highest branch of tn, service, the pay is better and the chances for promotion are better Now that z large number of men in the Nationa Guard are to be promoted without delay It Is opportune for young men who vii soon have to enter the service to join oul company. We are in need of first aic men, mechanics, cooks teamsters ant other men. We will recruit on tn, streets of Birmingham with our ambu lances for the next 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Clifford G. KiIlian

Funeral services for Mrs Clifford C.. killian, who died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at local infirmary, were con- ducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock fro mthe residence of her sister Mrs. V, F. Casey. 24oO Avenue K, Ensley. ln- torment was in Oakland cemetery, with John Undertaking company in charge. The deceased was 2S years of age, and Is survived by her husband. four brothers and three sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Florida Youths Drown

Jacksonville, Fla, May 6-Cress- well Trawick and Earl Davis. both r years of age. were drowned and Charles A. Mooney. about the same age, narrowly escaped death when small homemade boat capszed in the river here late today. The boys were trying the boat out on the river. A passing steamer swamped the boat. A negro rescued young Mooney but could not reach the other boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Miss Kate F. Gibson

Funeral services for Miss Kate F. Gib- son. who died Friday night at S:3O o'clock at Huntsville, were conducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church. the Rev w. M Blackwelder officiating. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery The deceased is survived by four brothers, w. I. Gib- son of Greenville, Tex. R. P. Gibson of Norfolk, Va, J. B. Gibson, and G. A. Gibson of Birmingham. The following acted as pallbearets; c. B. Burriss, J. l.. Campbell, R. A. Clayton, Arthur D. Zloinden. Alfred J Massey and l.. l.. Campbell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Mrs. Martha Fletcher

Mrs. Martha Fletcher. aged % years, died at a local infirmary yesterday morn ing at 8:30 o'clock. Funeral services will be conducted today at 2:3O o'clock from the Lutheran church, Avenue and Nineteenth street. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery, with Johns Under taking company in charge The deceased is survived by her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Miss Lucie Thornton

Funeral services for Miss Lucie Thorn ton. who died at her residence. 1869 Eighth avenue. Friday morning at 9:3O o'clock were conducted yesterday afternoon. ln- terment was at Livingston. The de- ceased Is survived by one brother. A. ". Thornton of Chicago, and two sisters Miss Hortense R. Thornton and Mrs J. s. Johnston of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07

Here is the real "corn killer at last. Say good bye to your old corn salve and plasters for that pet corn of yours is sure to be "goner" if it ever feels the magic touch of Ice Mint. This is a new discovery made from a Japanese product and it is certainly wonder the way it ends corn misery. From the very second that Ice Mint touches that sore, ten
 der corn your poor, tired. aching feet will feel so cool, easy and comfort able that you will just sigh with re- lief. Think of it: only a little touch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Mai. Thomas g Tata

Funeral services for Maj Thomas S. Tate, aged 7S years, who died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John F. Beard, 52l Cotton avenue. West End, were con ducted yesterday from the residence, Rev. M. s. Barnwell. rector of the Church Of the Advent, officiating. The deceased is survived by two sons, Sam G. Tate and M. P. Tate. and one daughter, Mrs. Beard. and two grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
August D. Lessman

Funeral services over the remains of August D. Lessman, aged 30 years who died at his residence, 330 Forty-ninth street. north, Woodlawn, Friday after noon at 5:30 o'clock, were conducted from the residence yesterday morning at 10:S0 o'clock, after which the remains were sent to Cullman for interment by the s. w. Woodin Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
French Now in Better Positions to Continue
 Battle For LaOn Point
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together with some of their field artiI- lery. Even the selected soldiers of the Russian guard were unable to stem the advance. They were brought up in mo- tor lorries when the other Germans had wavered and fallen back, but all they ac- complished was to increase the number of prisoners which is continually growing in size. While the guards were alighting from the lorries they were caught under heavy fire of the French artillery and suffered terribly. Men returning from the lines assert that the number of Ger man dead lying on the battlefield Is greater than ever seen on one spot dur ing the fighting in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
Mrs. Fakey Nhere

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Fakey Nhere. aged 3S years, who died at a local infirmary Saturday morn inge at 1 o'clock, were conducted form the residence 1916 Avenue B. at o'clock yesterday afternoon Interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07

of that cooling, soothing Ice Mint and real foot joy is yours. No pain, not bit of soreness. either when applying it or afterwards. and 1t doesn't even irritate the skin.
 Hard corns, soft corns or corns be- tween the toes, also toughened cal louses. just shrivel up and lift off so easy It is wonderful, Just ask in any drug store for little Ice Mint and give your poor, suffering tired feet the treat of their lives There is nothing better or nothing just as good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
FRENCH NIGHT REPORT

down by our anti-aircraft guns. IT of our machines are missing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
New Discovery Ends Corn Misery
 Touch a Corn With Ice Mint, Then
 Lift It Right Off---It Won't Hurt Bit

Stops Quickly then shrvels Lifts off,
 Try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-07
CORRESPONDENT SEES BATTLE

The correspondent of the Associated Press watched the battle from the posi- tion whence the French went over to the attack north of Nantueil-La-F Posse and Sancy To the northwest was LaFauX. while to the northeast Fort Malmaison, dismantled before the war stood out like a square block on the horizon. In the center was TAnge Garden, where the Cbemin-Des- Danes breaks off from the Soissons- Brussels road
 The battle hereabouts was most inter- esting, as the possession of IaFaux mill gives the occupants an enfillading posi- ton along the Chemin-Des-Dames and the Ailette. The German resistance here reached it's greatest point. but could not prevail. The Germans countered after the French had taken their front line, but were given blow for blow, the French eventually wearing down their opponets. Several ruined farmhouses, such as those of Mennsjean, Colombo Royere and Eppinne -Chevrengy. the latter di- rectly on the Chemin- Des- Danes, were scenes of fierce engagements with hand grenades and bayonets. In these the French came out victors
 This morning nearly 30 kilometers ot the Chemin-D -Des-Dames were in French hands.
 SEES ABANDONED FORT
 The correspondent, while on his way to the battlefield, visited the abandoned Fort Condo, from which Soissons was formerly bombarded almost daily by the Germans. Before they were forced ou' the Germans exploded 40 tons of powder in an effort to destroy the structure and laid mines as traps for the French. One electric fuse was found but German pris- oners informed the French. that it was only a dummy and indicated the posi- tion where another was connected with 3 powerful mine intended to blow up any one entering the fort.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
MOTOR TRUCKS RAPIDLY
DEPRECIATE IN WAR USE
slightly More Than 10 Per Cent. Of
Value Must BE Replaced In Repairs
ana New Parts Each Month.


Some idea OF tho rapid depreciation
Of motor trucks In war service is given
in figures cited by Thomas & Thomas,
Detroit consulting automotive enEin.
GERS. Tho statistics are based on rec.
ords made by motor trucks on tho
western front, while w. Owen Thomas
was there during his service in charge
of the Canadian mechanical transport
Although only per cent OF the com.
plete trucks are replaced each month,
says Mr.. Thomas. slightly more than
10 per cent. OF tho value of tho We
hicles In use must be replaced In tho
way OF repairs and new parts. This
means a depreciation record OF moro
than IL per cent. monthly.
If all OF the allowances for repair
and replacement were used up In any
given period and charged at the Same
rate as the parts IN the original truck"
says Mr.. Thomas. ut will be found
that each original truck had been on
tlrely replaced in value after about
eight months OF service. Actually, tho
list of replacement parts Is always
large enough to maintain more than a
balance, so that the nominal life Of
tho truck Is for slightly longer Pc
Rod. With this life. tho investment
for trucks and replacement parts, T.
o. b. factory. averages about SIG per
day per truck in service. which for
war conditions is a very creditable
showing for mechanical transport"
Mr.. Thomas sdds that tho need Of
standardizinE parts cannot be too
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
NORTH CAROLINA NOTES
Road Building and Street Paving
Going on In Various Sections,
Small Industries Sprfnr lin.

Tho Durham County Board of Com.
missioners has decided to ercct in Dur
nam county hospital for the insane.
Tho Agricultural Fair Association of
henderson is erecting large exhibit
building on Its grounds in that town.
The Southern Bell Telephone Com
pany Is erecting an up-to-date tele-
phone exchange building in Goldsboro.
The Queen Knitting Mills, of States
vile. have purchased and will soon
install 16o additional knitting ma
chimes. moro than doubling the ca.
pacity Of the plant.
Plans have been completed and the
money raised to build y frst-class
roadway from Leaksville to Spray.
The Clairmont Hosiery Mills have
been incorporated at Hickory with
$4,000 capital stock.
The Rowan County Board of Com
missioners has decided to build tho
lonE-talked-of highway through Row.
an to the west OF Salisbury. The sum
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
MOTOR TRUCK DRIVERS
TO SERVE IN RED CROSS
Eleven Experienced Men Have just
Smiled for France to Go


WASHINGTON, d. c.. September a.
Eleven experienced American motor
truck drivers have just sailed for
France, where they are to serve In
the Red Cross transportation service.
by the Red Cross in motor car fac
'ories at Cleveland, Detroit and Buf-
,alo, and are to sail soon.
The seventy-two men have been re-
cruited In response to cableEram
from the Red Cross Commission to
France asking for expert motor truck
drivers without delay.
Owing tu the congestion Of the rail-
roads in France, large quantities of
Red Cross supplies are being trans
ported by motor truck from seaports
10 Paris and other distribution centers.
Drivers are being organized into
crews. and will be handled on a mill
tary basis, working as part of the
Red Cross transportation service. un-
der the command of Major James II.
Perkins Major Perkins went over as
deputy commissioner with the Red
Cross Commission to France, and was
commissioned In the quartermasters
corps attached to General PershinE's
STAFF. He is vice-president of the Ma
.ional City Bank. New York City, and
is an authority on Industrial organiza-
ton.
To meet the salaries and transporta-
ton expenses OF the men now being
added To Its foreign motor transporta-
ton service. the Red Cross War Coun-
I'll has voted an appropriation of $17,-
800.