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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
GEN. ZIMMERMAN !
 WILL REMAIN WITH THE OHIO DIVISION
Commander and Other of ficers of Absorbed Depot Brigade May Be Trans
 ferred Later

Montgomery October 26.-(Special) Orders issued at headquarters of the' Ohio division Friday place Brig. Gen Charles E. Zimmerman of the formel Sixty second depot brigade, the coll onels of the old First, Second and Seventh Ohio infantry regiments, all majors of the brigade, three chaplains and General Zimmerman's aides in headquarters of the Thirty seventh di- vision until the war department de-. termines what shall be done with them.
 This means that General Thinner man will remain a part of the Ohio division while the plans for his use are being made.
 War department advices to the di : vision Friday stated that instructions in actual warfare will be given by French and British army officers who have seen service in Europe. Five French commissioned officers and five French nonoommissioned officers will come and probably the same number of British officers.
 Lieut.. F. R. J. Herbert and Sergt Henry Chigot Of the French army ar rived Friday, while the other French officers and all British officers are expected soon.
 Records Friday showed the Ohio di vision to contain 22,999 men and 1899 commissioned officers. Of this number 259 were in regimental infirmaries and the base hospital,
 Thirty new cases of illness devel- oped Friday and If convalescent sol diers were discharged.
 In the reorganization of the division and the absorption of the depot bri- gade into other units places cannot be found for about 200 commissioned officers and they will remain here at tached to the division until the war department orders them to other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
GERMAN WESTERN REPORT

Berlin, October 26-(Via London. 1.-The war office announced today that enemy attacks had taken place at several points on the Flanders front since dawn
 The German trops on the western front were unable to save guns and war ma terial in Pinon wood in the face of the French attack, and withdrew behind tho Oise-Aisne canal, near Chavignon and southeast of that town.
 The French attempted to cross the canal lowlands but, according to the an- noun were thrown back every where. .sl "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
ARMY ORDERS

Washington. October 2s.-(Speciai.) Army orders of interest to Alabama camps were assignment of brigadier gem erals to brigade of infantry indicated: Brig Gen. Samson l.. Faison Sixtieth. Robert E. Steiner Sixty-second, Charles R. Boardman Sixty-fourth, David ]. Foster Sixty-sixth Frederick F.. Resche Sixty-eighth, Charles I. Martin Seven tieth, John A. Hulen Seventy-second, William V. McMaken Seventy-fourth, Edward M Lewis Seventy-sixth, Robert D. Walsh Seventy-elghth. George H. Cameron Eightieth. Edgar A. Wedgwood Eighty-second, and Michael J. Lenihan Eighty-third.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Major General Sibert, Who Witnessed Great Battle,
 Says Victory Important

American Training Camp in France. Thursday, October 25.--Major General Si- bert, returning from around SoIssons. where he witnessed part of the French offensive on the Aisne front, said that the French losses had been extremely small because of the effectiveness of the artillery preparation. He and the other American officers were enthusiastic over the importance of the French victory, especially as to the amount of material and number of prisoners taken. The American officers were impressed great ly with the preponderance of the French artillery over the German.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27

Washington, October 26.-No change in Italy's foreign policy nor weaken ing of her aggressive prosecution of the war is expected here as a result of the fall of the Boselli cabinet. Off, ficial dispatches from Rome today say that before the failure of B vote of confidence in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday the entire chamber enthu- siastically applauded a speech by For eign Minister Sonnino reviewing the international situation, calling phases of the pope's peace proposal pro-Ger- man and declaring the intention of Italy and her allies to fight until vic- tory is won.
 All references to the allies were greeted with enthusiasm, and when the foreign minister spoke of the visit of the King of Italy to the King of Bel gium the entire chamber rose to ap- plaud.
 According to advices received here the fall of the cabinet was due solely to dissatisfaction over the food ad- rninistration and in the reconstructed government Baron Sonnin will be re- tained at the head of the foreign of flee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Sloss-Sheffield Employees
 Buy $37,50O Liberty Bonds

Announcement was made last night that the clerical force and employees of the mines and blast furnaces of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company had purchased liberty loan bonds to the aggregate amount of $37,500. The conn pany in addition to this showing of em- ployes purchased bonds to the amount of s600.O .OO0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Lowndes County Merchant Is Convicted of Selling
 Liquor to U. $. Soldiers

Montgomery. October 26.-(special) Boiling M. Sadler, Lowndes county mer- chant was convicted of selling liquor to Camp Sheridan soldiers in the federal court Friday, fined s100 and given 60 days in the Lowndes jail. His stentence will begin Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Boy Scouts Throughout Country Are Doing We'll

New York, october 2S.-With reports received from only one-tenth of the quarter Of million Boy Scouts of America, who are conducting a house. toulouse canvass of the country in be- half of the second liberty loan, the headquarters of the organization an- nounced here tonight total sales of s35,991,150.
 The totals from leading cities to- night were. St. Paul, $6,397.250; St. Louis. $5,9S7,S50; Memphis, $1,2s5,200; Philadelphia, $7o0,00o; Chicago. $620,- 800; Cleveland. $437, ,o00; Detroit, $39S,- 600; Cincinnati, $313,650.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
CROMWELL KILLED
 BY FALL OF ROCK
Bessemer Merchants Short of Sugar With No Imme-
 diate Relief in Sight

Bessemer, October 26.-(Special) While at work in local mine Claude Crotwell was struck by falling rock and instantly killed. The accident oc- cured about 9:30 o'clock. MT. Crotwell was 2S years of age and was well known in Bessemer, where he was reared. He is survived by his widow, one child, mother, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Sunday from the family residence, 1908 Dartmouth avenue. The announce ment of his death was a shock to his many friends.
 Incorporation papers have been filed in the probate office by the West Bes- semer Land and Improvement company and the capital stock will be $15,000 paid in. The stockholders are T. c. Doland. c. J. Doland, o. w Lewis, w.. L. Coston and M G. Thomas
 Bessemer has been hit by the sugar shortage A number of local merchants have sold out their supply and the others have adopted the plan of selling only in small amounts Relief is not expected by the dealers in Bessemer for at least 30 days
 Work on the paving of Second ave- nue between Nineteenth and Twenty first streets is progressing rapidly, and already the avenue from Nineteenth to Twentieth street has been opened for traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
BISHOP DENNY TO
 DEDICATE CHURCH

Bishop Collins Denny will preach at the North Highland Methodist church tomorrow evening and will dedicate the church after the sermon. All former members. pastors of tho city and friends are cordially invited. The pastor will preach at the morning hour. The stewards will meet Sunday morning after the preaching service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Michaelis Must Go

Amsterdam, October 26.-The majority leaders of the Rechstag today made a formal declaration to Rudolf Von Val entini, chief of the Emperors civil cab- met, to the effect that Chancellor Mi chaelis no longer could carry on the chancellorship. The leaders asserted that the chancellor himself had asked them to so inform the Emperor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
RUSSIAN STATEMENTS

Petrograd, October 2S.-Russan forces on the Werder coast of Esthonia yester- day repulsed German detachment, the Russian war office announced today. Part of the German naval squadron, in- cludng some dreadnaughts, the state- ment adds, is anchored in Kuivast bay, on the eastern side of Moon Island. in the Gulf of Riga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, october 26.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Generally fair Saturday and Sunday, not much change in temperature.
 Georgia: Fair Saturday and Sunday, not much change in temperature.
 Tepnessee and Kentucky: Fair Sat- urday and Sunday, not much change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Court Items

Roy Huey. alias c. l.. Huey. who was in jail on an aiding escape charge, has been released on $500 bond.
 Richard Williams charged with murder, has been released by order of Judge H. P. Heflin on $500 bond
 c. c. Harper, charged with viola tion of the health law in regard to milk sold local cafe, was found not guilty today by Judge Fl. P. Heflin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Haig and Petain Are
 Driving Germans in West;
 Italians Are Beaten Back
(continued from Page one)

Limited, at British headquarters in Belgium.
 The correspondent says the Anglo French attack extended from Houth- lost forest to the neighborhood of Cheluyelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27

Petrograd, October 26.-The Russian troops on the northern end of the front following the Germans in their with drawa1 in that sector, have advanced as far as the Rfgo-Orel railway. without discovering the enemy, the war office reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Marriage Licenses

Frank V. Duncan, of Birmingham to Miss Mildred Thomas.
 A. M. Graham of Birmingham to Miss May l.. Howell.
 Lloyd Eaiy of Birmingham to Miss Estelle Walthon.
 Walter J. Reynolds of Birmingham to Miss Sarah F. Ferguson.
 William D. Higginbotham of Bir- mingham to Miss Lela Kirby.
 Ben D. Rayleie of Warrior to Mss Daisy Myrick,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
INQUIRY
 INTO RETAIL COAL
 PRICES PLANNED
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(Continued from Page One) coal and the margins allowed jobbers and dealers.
 Whoever" reads the law, shall with knowledge that the prices of any such commodity have been fixed as herein provided, ask, demand or receive a higher price, or whoever shall, with knowledge that the regulations have been prescribed as herein provided, vio- late or refuse to conform to any of the same, shall, upon conviction, be pun ished by fine of not more than $5000 or by imprisonment for not more than two years, or both.
 Each independent transaction shall con nsti ituta a Senarata offenSe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
GREENSBORO

Greensboro. october 26.- Especial 1.-The following drafted men left for Camp Pike this week: Waller R. Richardson. J. M. Livingston, Jerry Monroe Perry. Benjamin Mitchell. Eddie Richardson, Houston McCrory, William A. Young, Marvin Holston, Ernest J. Tidm0re, Pearson G. Compton, Otis s. Howell. Eu- gene Maness. James Hollis Ryan, Ed ward F. May. Each man was presented with Testament and a box Of lunch and fruit.
 The Young Mems Christian association here has been busy soliciting subscrip- tons for Young Mems Christian asso- citation war work. More than S2O0 was subscribed by students and faculty of the Southern university at one meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
BRITISH DAY REPORT

London, October 26.-The French and British troops are attacking today in tha Ypres reglon, the war office announces
 The French and British are making satisfactory progress in their new at- tack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
To Drive Out Malaria and Build Ip
 the System

Take the old Standard GROVES TASTELES chill TONIC. You know what you are taking as the formula is printed on every label, showing 1t is .Quinine and Iron in . Tastelcss form. COG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
SOME UNABLE TO BUY

Coupled with the complaints charging that higher prices than those author ized had been demanded and obtained, arc numerous protests from persons and firms alleging that they have been un- able to buy coal at any price. With these, it is thought. the government has little power to deal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
SOCIAL EVENTS

Mrs. James Donaldson was a delightful hostess this afternoon when she enter tained the Junior Matrons' cub at her home on Arlington avenue. The recep- ton rooms were elaborately decorated fer the occasion in black cats, witches, pump kins and jack planters the lights being covered with yellow shades, further em- phasizing the Halloween idea. There were four tables of forty-two and score was kept on dainty Halloween cards by the hostess. After series of games the first prize hand embroidered pillow cases, was won by Mrs. Condrey Pope, while the consolation, lingerie. was captured by Mrs. Ed DeShazo on cut with Mrs. A. D. Patton, and the booby prize fell to Mrs. M. c. Ragsdale, Jr. The guests were then ushered into the dining room, where the same idea prevailed in the dec- orations, the table being covered with d handsome lace piece over yellow and the center decoration being jack o'lanterns, Delightful refreshments were served to the following: Mrs A. k. Patton, Mrs. Mae Batson, Mrs. Condrey Pope, Mrs. Elvee Falkner, Mrs. John Egan, Mrs. s. w. Wright, Mrs. Frank Diffley, Mrs. Guy Wilson, Mrs M. c. Ragsdale, Jr., Mrs. Kittrell Trotter, Mrs Burgin, Mrs. Wal ter Mcdowell, Miss Marjorie Williams and Miss Bessie Lovett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27

The young men of this city entertained in compliment to their young lady friends tonight at the Armory hall. The hall was artistically arranged for the occasion in jack o'lanterns. black cats, witches, etc, suggestive of the Halloween sea- son. Punch was served. Dancing was enjoyed until late hour by about 50 cou- pies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
Local Data

tober 26, 1917:
 Highest temperature ............,.... F Lowest temperature .................. 52 Mean temperature ................,.... 62 Normal temperature .................. 6l Deficiency in temperature since
 January 1 ........................ .56. 30 Excess in rainfall since Jan. l .... IS, It Relative humidity a. m. ............ 6b
 D. m. ......................... 34
 D. m. .......................... bl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-27
ITALIAN CABINET I
 RESIGNS FOLLOWING
 VOTE OF DEPUTIES
Washington Informed That There Is to Be No Change in Foreign Policy as
 Consequence

Rome, October 26.-The resignation of the cabinet was announced today by Premier Boselli.
 The government was defeated in the Chamber of Deputies today when a vote of confidence failed by 314 to 96.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-21
RIVAL PYTH|AN
TEAMS At WORK

Oratory will hold full sway at the
celebration of the fifty-t third annlver-
sary OF the organization of the Pythiai
order on Friday evening, when Phoenix
Lodge, No. =, Knights of Pythias. In
eommemoration of the founding of the
fraternity, exempiify rank of ESQUIRE
with two candidates and two teams
One team will be composed entirely Of
past chancellors, and the other of Pvth-
ians who have not yet attained that
high office.
me rival teams are practisingNhard.
Last evening the past chancellors put
the finishing touches to their pyepara-
tions, word having gone out that their
opponents expect to expose their var
ious weaknesses in no uncertain fash
ion. Under the leadership Of Knight
Evan Wilson, the past chancellors have
been working overtime to perfect them
selves. The past chancellors taking
part in the work will be V. A. Thomp-
son, Earl 5. Curtis. c. W. Cisney. G. W.
r. Kane. Tom NJ. Smith. J. NJ. Shott.
&c. +. Ice, J. Fred Powell, Howard r.
Claflin, VIII Davenport, J. H. Kinney.
Clifford l.. Maddox, Chas. SRuffer and
Waldo Christy.
A great deal of mystery surrounds
the other team urder the management
of George Judson, but from various
sources. it is learned it will be in the
best of condition.
The past chancellors have chosen
Johnny Atkins judge and he, together
with one appointed by the opposition
will select the third.
An oyster supper will follow the lodge
work.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-21
ROTAR|ANS ARE
POPULAR HOSTS

More than rs persons attended the
annual Rotary club Ladies' Night"
at the Country club last evening. the
event being termed a gigantic success
from every angle The progrz m was
carried out in excellent fashit n, the
festivities concluding with dancing
l.. ". Joggins acted as toastna ster
at the banquet and served III his
usual capable manner p. {. Gcttins
toasted the ladies', while it fell upon
the shoulders Of Charles r Christv
% tell what he thought Of the men
and according 20 those present ii
wasn't very much.
harley Macarthur and Mr.. MYERS OF
Mesa joined in staging a cabaret and
song that brought forth round after
round OF laughter Miss Mrrta Work
played the Rotary march. while other
musical numbers consisted of songs
by quartet from the Appollc club
consisting Of Messrs. Wright. Ewing
horrell and Williams and cello music
ny Dwight Deity, accompanied on the
piano by Mrs Deity. his mother.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-21
ARIZONA SENDS
COINCIDENCE To
GENERAL : WIFE

Messages of coincidence to Mrs
Frederick Funston, wife of the de-
ceased major general and TO Major
General Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff
of the United States army at Wash
Ington, were forwarded by Governor
Campbell. on behalf of the people Of
Arizona, at an early hour this morn
ing. The sympathies of the Arizona
people were extended to the surviv-
ing members of the family and friends
because of the untimelY ana sudden
demise OF the illustrious veteran at
San Antonio. Monday evening.
The telegram to Mrs. Funston at
San Francisco was as follows:
Mrs. Frederick Funston:
Arizona mourns with you in the
loss of your distinguished and below
ed husband Major General Frederick
Funston.
(Signed1
THOMAS E. CAMPBELL.
Governor.
The message to Major General
Hugh L. Scott read as follows:
Please feel assured that Arizona
deeply deplores her loss of great
and powerful friend in the sad death
Of Major General Frederick Funston.
Nc one knew better than he, our
social and other problems with the
sister republic. 1t will be difficult to
fill his place.
(Signed)
THOMAS Z. CAMPBELL.
Governor"
In reply to this Telegram, the follow
ing message was received at the state
house this afternoon from Hugh l.
Scott, chief of staff
Hon. Thomas E. Campbell:
THE secretary of war desires me
70 extend the thanks of the war de-
partment Tor your kind expressions
concerning the death Of General
Funston.
tSigned)
HUGH L. SCOTT.
Chief of Staff
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-02-21
OBITUARIES
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pneumonia, at Superior, Sunday even
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dren to mourn his loss. Mr.. Horstman
was employed as an accountant in
one of the mines at Superior The
body will be shipped east where his
relatives live. Fills wife and children
will accompany the body
Hire a little salesman at The Re-
publican office. A Want Ad will see
more customers than Won c,tn
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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
REAL ESTATE DEALS.

Auctioneer M. F. Kenney sold yester.
day at the court house door in this
city for w. H. Whitley and d. d. Cline,
agents for the Brackton heirs house
and lot in Centerville, to Anna John
son, colorel. for $3.50. =
Mr.. A. Stem has purchased of Miss
Rebecca Doehrer the brick cottage on
High street now occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. burke, for $4,000 cash. Nj.
and Mrs. -',1rke will move to the A. j.
Winters residence adjoining. which
they recently purchased from Mrs.
Winters.
Mr. Thomas c. Johnson has purchas'
ed of Mr.. John B. Mitchell the prop
erty in North Middletown known as
the Malyina Moore home Mr.. Mitch.
ell contemrlates moving to Paris to re.
side. Mr.. George Griffin has leased
the home o. Mr.. Johnson.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
Mr.. KIsER RESIGNS.

The Winchester Sun has the follow
ing regarding a former Paris boy, who
was for many years connected with
THE BOURBON NEWS in the mechan-
ical ami editorial departments:
"Mr. George NJ. Kiser, who for the
past four years has been in the en-
ploy of the Winchester Sun, rendered
his resignation the first of the month
to become effective tonight. Mr. Kiser
has been faithful employe and has
fulfilled all the duties that have been
entrusted to him in a most efficient
manner and has made many friends
among tie patrons Of the Sun by his
pleasant manner Of receiving the news
items that have been entrusted to
his care and 'transacting business
with the general public As
yet Mr.. Kiser has not definitely
made up his mind just what business
he will engage in and has not decided
fully whether he will give up the news
paper work, although he has many
fatteriny offers from different sec.
tions.
"Mr. Kiser's successor has not yet
been fully decided upor. but until his
successor is appointed the regular Sun
force will have charge of his daily du
ties"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
Fire, wind and lightning
insurance.
Thomas, WOOdfOrd e Bryan
RECEIVERS STOLEN AUTO.

In Lexington, Sunday night, an I'M
known man jumped in Mrs. Lavinia
Cunningham auto, which she had
left standing at the parking place near
the Phoenix Hotel, and drove away
1t. The machine was afterward found
deserted oil the road near Lexington
by policemen who had been notified.
Mrs. Cunningham went to Lexington
with her sister in the machine, and It
was while they were at lunch in the
Phoenix thai the machine was stolen.
I he loss vas reported to the police,
and a notification to look out for it
was sent out to all the force. About
1880 O'Clock Sunday night Patrolman
Charles Henry sighted machine
answering the description of the one
stolen, and when its driver failed to
stop, he secured a taxicab and start
ed IT, pursuit. When about one
rifle out on The Versailles pike the un-
known occupant of the machine
brought it &C a sudden and full stop
and deserted it, running across the
field. The rcachine was brought back
to Lexington and Mrs. Cunningham
was notifie.;.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
> RELIGIOUS. .
. 900 Q q . . . 90 o Q o

The fine weather brought out ali
unusually large attendance at the
Paris churches Sunday. Rev. ]. Grey
McAllister, of Louisville, preached to
two large audiences, comprising the
the Presbyterian congregation at the
court house. At the morning service
the congregation unanimously extended
a call to Rev. H. c. Rice, of Nicholas
vile. Rev. Rice is one of the leading
young ministers of that denomination
in the State, and it is earnestly hoped
that he will accept the call. Rev. RI
o. R. Mangum preached to the con-
gregation of the Baptist church at
both services; regular Sunday services
were held at the Methodist, Christian,
Episcopal and Catholic churches, while
the Christian Science Society had we'll
attended meetings at their place OF
worship.