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The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

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LONDON Nov I7 British moni.
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The Detroit times., 1917-11-17
HEAVY HOWI1zERS TEAR HUGE GAPS
IN INVADING MASSES; LIGHTER
AUSTRIAN C4NNOH ARE SILENCED
Monitors From Fleet
Help In Defense
Of Venice
NOW
MUCH BRIGHTER
Arrival of Allied Rein
fOrcements Turn
ing Tide

Observers reported great gaps
torn IN the Austco-Germ lines
by the deadly rain Of shells. Al
many points the British fire has
p7ralyzed the enemys offensive.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

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The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

ITALIAN ARMY HEAD.
QUARTERS, Nov. t7.-eritish
artillery is in action against the
Austro.Germ3ns today.
Manning their guns with ma
chine.li<e precision, the British
soldiers have caused havoc to
the enemy's plans for an ad-
vance.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

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The Detroit times., 1917-11-17

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Montgomery Makes Ready for State Sunday School
 Convention April Next

Montgomery, January 4-(Specia)-Or- sanitation of the committee which VIII have charge of the campaign preceding the annual convention of the Alabama Sunday School association in Montgom- cry April 24, 9 and 96 was perfected Thursday afternoon and tentative plans for the work were made. Clarence M. Dannelly, superintendent of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Sunday school, has been made general chairman, and MT. Dannelly has appointed Carson Daniel as vice chairman.
 Other chairnnen of committees selected by Mir. Dannelly are: l. T. Quinn, ush- CTS committee; Samuel D. Rogers, enter tainment committed; Bruce Kennedy, finance committee; Fitzgerald Salter. building committee; L. J. Darter, white cap reception committee; J. NJ. Harrison registration committee, and Fred IL Gormley, publicity committee.
 Chairnen of the committees will com- pose the general committee and will for the entertainment of visitors. The committee will make an effort to bring 25oo delegates to Montgomery and thus make the convention the greatest which has been held in the state. At the 1916 meeting at Gadsden 1s19 were registered.
 Sessions of the convention will be held In the auditorium of the First Baptist church. The Montgomery Chamber of Commerce has contributed S120o which will be used in financing the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Bank of Hartselle Makes
 Splendid Record in 1916

Hartselle, January 4.-(SpeciaI) )-The stockholders of the Bank of Hartselle, at tneir annual meeting here Thursday, elected the following board of directors: J. H. Corsbie, Arthur Stevenson, l. S. Griffin, J. E. Schnell, J. o. Stevenson, H. C. Barkley Rev. R. L. Quinn, J. A. Hartsell, J. M. Harwood, R. H. Porter, sen White and J. w. Yancey, the four latter of Pulaski, Tenn. The bank showed an increase of deposits over last year of 4o per cent and net earnings 1928 per cent l2 per cent being paid in dividends the remaining 728 per cent passing into the surplus. The amount of cash on hand was twice the amount on hand at the same time last year. It might be of in- terest to know that this substantial bank did not rediscount note during 1916 and at the time was able to accommodate it's large clientele as usual.
 Following the election of the directors by the stockholders the board of direc- tors assembled and elected the following officers: President, Arthur Stevenson; cashier, Ashford Todd; vice president, M Pattillo; active vice president T. " Grif- fin; assistant cashier, J. W. Curry 1; chairman board of directors, J. H. Cors- bic.
 The bank will extend, as is it's usual custom, their annual banquet to the stockholders and patrons of the institu- ton Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Henry H. Balch, Wife and Child to Sail on English
 Vessel to Paraguay Post

Washington, January 4. = (special.s Though thoroughly cognizant of the dam ger he runs and though reminded of the fate of another American who dared to sail on a vessel of the allied nations, Henry H. Balch of Madison county, Ala bama, who will represent the United States in Paraguay. reserved today staterom on the English ship vaubon-
 The Vaubon, flying the British flag, will sail south from New York Saturday morning. MT. Balch will be accompanied by Mrs Balch and their infant son. If good fortune attends the voyage the ship will reach Buenos Aires within three weeks. MT. BaIch will arrive at Ascen- sion. Paraguay, within the month
 The chief drawback to the trip.- said Mir. Balch today, lis the necessity If taking passage on an English vessel. Of course, we know that German subna- rines are blowing up and down the At lantic and we know that these subn1a- rines generally fire and ask questions later. However. it is necessary that I go just as soon as possible"
 MT Balch was recently promoted and transferred from Yarmouth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
FLUTTERINC PEACE , DOVE RIGHTENS
 TRADERS IN STOCKS
On News That Wilson Will Not Give Up Effort to End War Prices
 Crumble v z

New York, January 1.-The stock mar ket today after two days of advancing prices based on belief that prospects for peace were waning, crurnbled on re- ports that further negotiations would be undertaken at Washington to bring the belligerent powers into accord. The mar ket during the afternoon was irregular. with a heavy tone, which seemed to be unexplainable and mysterious.
 During the noon hour. however, prices broke from to 6 points and continued to fall off after the publication of Wash ington dispatches. saying that the admin istration was contemplating one more step in the peace negotiations.
 United States Steel was the central fea- ture in the selling movement, declining over 4 points from its high prices of the first hour. Other industriaIs of the same group were similarly affected. AEs prehension was heightened by the heaYi- ness of Mexicans. oils and American Smelling, which fell to points. Ship ping shares also yielded sharply, and rails were off to points.
 Rallies of l to points wers scored in the later dealings when the market became relatively dull
 Lowest prices were made in tho final hour by United States Steel, coppers and the better known specialties. Mexicans were the only issues to develop recupera- tive power, the market showing heaviness at the close. Total sales were estimated at 1,400,000 shares.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
ALABAMA VISITORS
 AT LOCAL HOTELS

Metropolitan: J. B. Holcombe, Mont somery; J. E. Chandler, IT,, Fayette: J E. Moore, Lownesboro; R. F. Miller, Sip. sey; w. P. Gaines, Bangor; J. w Brown Acmar; odus Nixon, LinevilIe; B. F Sharp. Decatur; R. c. Abbott. Gurnsey J. H. Duncan. Eutaw; H. A. Harris Clanton; T. J. Floyd, Vincent.
 Hlllman: M G. Hubbard, Cordova; A, D. Gresham, Greenville; J. E. Dolleran Mobile; Roy c. Oliver, DadevilIe: W. M. Swartz, Montgomery.
 Morris J. E. Burgin, Brookside; J. L. Carrolton, Gadsden; Burnett Allbritten, Albertville; John Patten, Jr., Jemison: A. s. Preston. Jasper; c. P. witbron. Blocton; F. H. Store, Bay Minette; T. c. Kimbrough Rockford; w. H. Pane and wife Columbiana H. H. Turner, Mont gomery F. c. Watts, Montgomery; l. &. McGee, Eutaw; J. F. South. Winfield '. W. Weaver, Roanoke; John Bragg. Mobile; s. H. Williams, Brookwood.
 Burt: L. A. Baker, Tuscaloosa; Joe Saks, Tuscaloosa; Frank Dennan. Gads- den; J. E. Cellars and wife, Mobile; J. Ty 1. Thigpen' Sylacauga; H c. Cassidy. Tuscaloosa; R. E. Evans, Mobile. I IT. Wells and wife Selma; E. A. Donsang Decatur; H. K. Leland, Montgomery.
 Tutwiler; R. A. McClesky, Boaz: Mrs. J. R. Caldwell Gadsden; Miss Caldwell Gadsden; Mrs. J. F. Reynolds, Talls- dega; Claude Griffin, Cullman: | H. Cranford, Jasper; c. L. DeBardeleben. Selma.
 Motion: E, F. Windham, Doney; L. S. Rech and wife, Jasper; F. C. Cheney. All good; w. G. Marshall, Montgomery; K. c. Harris, Montgomery; c. B. Jackson. Jasper; Carl Weaver, Roanoke; l.. S. Islchar rdson, Jasper; c. L. Bransford, Gadsden; o. D. Street, Guntersville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05

probate judge January 15. E. W. Pier son of Centerville we elected as tax assessor of Blob county 10 fill the unexpired term of Robert Thrasher who was elected clerk of the circuit court of Bibb county. J. Fl. High tower of Hamilton was appointed tax collector of Marion county, succeed ing H V. Bostick. who win be insu- guarated probate judge of Marion coun- ty January 15.
 MT Kidd Is democrat. being the first to hold an important pub1io office in Shelby county recently. He will serve until October l. when he will retire in favor of the person named in November
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Congressional Notes

Washington. January 1.-The new expenditures to about $1,5oo,o00 for each party in national election, was
 reported favorably today to the Sem ate.
 It would limit personal contributions to $5000, forbid election bets, require newspapers to mark political advertis- ing, and forbid publication of political
 articles without the name of the writer appended, unless an employe of the publication.
 An effort probably will be made to pass the bill at this session. Washington, January A. Postal clerks and carriers, both urban and rural, would receive increase of from 5 to 10 per cent in their salaries by a
 bill agreed upon today by the House postal committee. The increase would affect about 2000 carriers and cost $1o,-
 000,000 year.
 Washington, January 4.--A bill to
 permit the American power plants to
 withdraw 10000 feet of water per sec
 ond from Niagara Falls, the full
 amount permitted by a treaty with Great Britain, was passed today by the
 House, PAT to S2.
 sThe power companies must pay $100 Ia year per cubic foot The bill now goes back to the Senate. Washington, January 4.-Three new coast guard cutters, one to be sta toned at Beaufort. N. C., one at De- troit and the other at Honolulu, costing together $1,35o,0o0, are proposed in a bill favorably reported to the Senate today by the commerce committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05

deals with much that has to do with the Irish and entertains in excellent fashion.
 'Thurston." declared to be the greatest of all living magicians, supported by large cast of players, will mystify and thrill the Bitou audiences all next week with matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. "Thurston" is regarded as one of the cleyerest opponents of the black art before the American public today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
To Hold Medical Examination

Montgomery, January 4-(specIai) Persons who desire licenses to practice medicine in Alabama will be examined by the state board of medical examiners at the semi-annual medical examinations newt week. Registrations will be accepted Tuesday and the actual tests will be be- gun Wednesday. The examinations will be in the senate chamber at the capital The semi-annual meeting of the state board of health will be held Monday in the office of Dr. w. w. Dinsmore, acting state health officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
 REACH AGREEMENT
 ON WAGE DISPUTE Employees and Men on Strike Effected Compromise
 Yesterday GO BACK TO WORK Sessemer Men Want Mail in Business
GO BACK TO WORK
Sessemer Men Want Mail in Business Section Delivered Earlier
 Each Morning

Bessemer, January 4.-(Special )-Tht differences between the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company and the members of the boiler makers, machin- ists and blacksmiths' union, employed at the plant at Bessemer, were ad- justed late yesterday afternoon, accord ing to statement last night by W. B Humphreys, business agent for the ma chinists' union. Mir Humphreys declared that wage compromise had been affect ed which was satisfactory, both to the company and the union men.
 The electricians and the pattern mak- CTS, who also went out on strike the same time the other unions left the plant, were in conference with officials of the company yesterday afternoon Up to last night they had not settled upon an agreement, although it was reported that there was every likelihood of the matter being adjusted.
 .'The machinists, blacksmiths and boil CT makers have reached an agreement with the company and they are to return to work at the earliest moment" said Mr. Humphreys. We expect most Of them to be on hand tomorrow. Officials of the company and representatives of the electricians and pattern makers are comforting in an effort to settle their differences"
 A number of complaints have been made by business men of this city regard ing alleged delay in delivery of mail in the business section of Bessemer. It Is stated by many that Brighton, Jonesboro and the outlying districts have their mail in the morning before the business man within few blocks of the postoffice is served by the car rier It is contended that important first class matter should be delivered in the business section of the city as early after o'clock as possible. even if some portions of the residence sec tion have to wait until a later hour. By a late delivery important mail that should be answered and forward ed east before noon is so delayed that it does not leave Bessemer until G o'clock in the evening. It is stated on good authority that the matter will be taken up with Congressman Hud- delston, who will be requested to take up the matter with the postoffice de- pdrtment ana try to nave tne DuSl- ness section of the city rerouted so that delivery may be had that will be more convenient to the public.
 Last night a negro boy asleep on top of the coke ovens at Roberts town was struck by the engine and both legs so badly mashed that they were amputed below the knees. It is believed he will recover.
 After being out six hours the jury in The case of James Scott vs Peter and Lena Monte. returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $2000 The case has been on trial in the Bessemer city court for the past two days and grew out of the death
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Birth of A Nation"


 The farewell engagement of The Birth or a Nation" at the Jefferson this week with daily matinees, marks the passing Of theatrical offering that has been bott phenomenal and unique in the history oi the theatre.
 For many years American dramatists wrote able plays of particular states cities or localities ranging from Ala bama' to The Henrietta" and from Way Down East" to The Great Di- vide" but no man seemed to grasp the whole spirit and genius of America until David Wark Griffith picked a suggestion for his theme out of Thomas Dixon's "The Leopard's Spots,'' and "The Clansman, ' and started to develop it.
 A remarkable thing about Mir. Griffith S plan is that words (except for leaders and Ititles) did not enter into it. Perhaps words had cramped rather than aided previous fictionists and dramatists. Al any rate, he replaced speech by music, and the old fashioned stage action and scenery by the pictorialized action of thousands of players in the great out-of- doors. In brief, he staged the great bat ties, struggles and critical events of 1861-'7O, under natural conditions as nearly as possible similar to the original.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Noted Actor III

Chicago, January 4-E. H. Sothern, who yesterday cancelled the theatrical tour which he was making for the bene- fit of the British Red Cross because of illness, may be obliged to undergo an operation for disorder of the kidney. his attending physician said today MT. Sothern spent comfortable night and was reported slightly improved this n1orn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Measles in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga, January Apr. w. N. Adkins medical inspector of Atlanta public schools. told the board of educa- tion here today that 336 cases of measles existed in 32 of the public schools he had
 inspected thus far and declared it was
 safe to estimate that there were at least
 1000 cases in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Alabamians Registered
 at Washington Hotels

Washington, January 4.--tSpeciaI )--Ala- tanians in Washington today:
 At the Raleigh: State Treasurer and. Mrs. ". L. Lancaster, Montgomery.
 At the Willard: Congressman-ele and Mrs w. B. Bankhead, Jasper
 At the National: E. s. Morgan, Birnling- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
PERSONALS

Blue Harris and Walter Gwin have re- turned to New Orleans, where they are students at Tulane university
 Mrs. R. T. Smith and little daughter Claudia Mae, have returned from Ozark.
 l. Jessel has returned from Waco, Tex, where he spent the holidays with rela- lives.
 Miss Maud Tipton has returned to Montevallo, where she is attending school
 Miss Winnie Willbanks of Equality is the guest of Mrs. Bara Nolen.
 Bruce Snider has returned to Auburn after spending the holidays with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Snider
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
At The Biiou

Dream Girl O. Mine" Rida Johnson Youngs clever story, written for Chaun- cey Olcott, and played by an excellent cast headed by Clifford Nipple, is receiv- ing enthusiastic support at the Bijou this week. The play is clever and novel, It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
At the Lyric

High class. novel. entertaining and interesting acts compose the bill for the last half of the week at the Lyric theatre and as whole, the entertain ment is as good as any ever offered at the popular playhouse. The pro gramme is made up of artistic acts, with enough comedy added to make it really entertaining
 Foremost on the bill is the woman orchestra, Rit Mario and her orchestra of 10 girls, in a programme replete with high grade and catchy music. The musicians are above the ordinary in ability, pleasing of looks and well attired. Their programme with Rita Mario as conductor, included opening i; grand ensemble echoes from the Met ropolitan opera house by the company consisting of two violins, piano, harp, flute. two comets and drums; solo for harp, Mabel Helen Rogers; solo for flute, Myrtle Fontaine Bird; vocal number. Slice Tucker: xylophone spe- cialty, Miss Pierce. Miss Bird and com pany; closing numbers from John Philip Sousa.
 The Chung Hwa Four. Chinese har- mony quartet Leon Allah, first tenor DonTin Yaw, baritone. James An Chung. second tenor, and Leong- Hui Kon, basso. made a decided hit, rem dering several songs in most credit able manner. Their act proved nov city and with trained voices, they added to the programme materially.
 The bill opened with the Florenzo duo in sleight- -of-hand work, termed "Art of Deception" The tricks pre- scented were different from many seen before. Selma Braatz, the renowned lady juggler, proved clever enter tainer. The Lander Brothers, with lot of jokes and songs, were also on the programme.
 The Pathe pictures are interesting Manager Semon has @ bill above the average for the last three days of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05

or the 4-year-old son of the plaintiff. l alleged to have been caused from in
 Ju11es received by being struck by an
 automobile owned by the defendants.
 Goodwin & Ross represented the
 plaintiff. while Percy, Benners & Burr and Ben G. Perry represented the de- fendants
 The Bessemer Playground associa-
 ton will hold an important meetinu
 rnday afternoon at 80 o'clock at the
 puDiic library. Plans for the spring
 Work will be discussed Mrs. John M
 Martln is president of the association.
 Bessemer lodge No. 76, Woodmen of
 ene world at meeting tonight in-
 s.alled the following officers: Her
 " htnrloge' consul commander; J.
 ". Plckens. advisory lieutenant: A
 Dalley 1y banker; W. c. Baty, clerk r T. freeman Powell, escort; w, H Wi. iidhlson, watchman; Dr. J. M. Tubb ager. ipan me Bessemer Culture club held it's reg prary. The members responded +n ai, cai With quotations from Bacon. after when splendid paper, "A Study of Pas sases Tn King Henry VIIT'' was raad b,, Mrs. is Joe Wiles. The study of Act " oe
 Henry V1II' was taken up with Mrs R A MicKie as leader. A business session was neio ana officers for the next wear were elected as follows: Mrs. l.. n NTc- Collum, president; Mrs Kate Jones vice president; Mrs. H. c. Brown. secretarv. Mfs ". B. Cunningham, Urea surer. Mrs A. A. Fersons club director: Mrs I + benns, federation director: Miss May Me- Ioro' critic, and Mrs. George D. Wal Ter reporter The newly elected officers W. VIII not take their respective places un- LII the first meeting in October.
 Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Pearl Lee Rich, widow of J. E. Rich Wno died yesterday afternoon. were held thls afternoon at o'clock from the brighton Baptist church The services were conducted by the Rev. Mir Niagra ihternent followed at the Brighton ceme- tery. Mrs. Rich was 23 years of age and died at her home in Brighton following a. short illness She is survived by her husband; father and mother, Mr and Mrs. E. B. Ware; one brother, Walter Ware and one sister Mrs. Alma Armstrong. ali of Brighton.
 {, The Bessemer rolling mill soccer foot ball team will play the Wylam team Saturday afternoon at Vivian
 The home of MT. and Ms Baker was the scene of pretty hospitality last night when they entertained number of friends. Rock, checkers, forty-two and dominoes were enjoyed, and during the evening music was furnished by Miss Myrtie Thompson, Miss Ivy Pearl Ray, Hlses Losse Dabbs and Miss Pauline smith Among those present were Miss Mary Dabbs, Miss Lossie Dabbs Miss , Myrtle Thompson, Miss Ethel Thompson, Miss Montie Ray, Miss Vertie Ray, Miss Ivy Pearl Ray Miss Hattie Lou Me Donald, Miss Pauline Ray Miss Cyntha Salter, Miss Sallie Salter, Miss Pauline smith and Bob and Grady Huey, Eugene and Roscoe Coston, Roy and Harry Wal 1 drop, Malcolm and Fred Owen Gus White, Ed Jones, Paul Payne Herbert kyser and Herbert Salter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
TAX COLLECTORS NAMED

Because of resignations which came about through the election of the of flee holders to other positions, Gov ernor Henderson was called upon Thursday to name a tax collector of Shelby county, tax assessor of Blob county and tax collector of Marion county.
 W. H. Kidd was named tax collec- tor of Shelby county as the successor of George W. Weaver. who will become
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-05
Crude Oil Advanced

Tulsa, Okla, January 1.-The Texas company late today posted an advance of 25 cents for Cushing crude oil. The new price is now $1.75 per barrel