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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
been approved long ago and probably now is well under way.
 SWANSON GIVES FIGURES

now is well under way.
 SWANSON GIVES FIGURES
 An indication of the deadly work of the allied and American fleets An European waters was given here today when Senator Swanson, of Virginia stated that according to reliable in formation furnished the naval affairs committee. 60 per cent of the submA- rines constructed in Germany have been destroyed. This percentage in cludes not only new construction, but the boats comprising the numerous fleets in commission at the beginning of the war
 Monthly totals of tonnage destroyed by U-boats continue to decrease. Whlie some authorities are of the opinion that this is due to no small extent to better systems of convoy and other protective steps others believe the diminishing number of submersibles Tn active service IS the basic factor. Secretary Daniels said the percentage quoted by Senator Swanson represented the best opinion of our naval ol1l- cers"
 "of course" he added, the actual
 number of submarines put out or ac- ton will not be made public" l The coast patrol forces today still were ! searching vigorously for the raiders op- erating off the Atlantic coast. PrecaI-- dons will be steadily increased and n
 relaxation Of vigilance will follow even
 wien it develops that the U-boats have | headed for home.
 | There are many puzzling things about | the raid. The reluctance of the rald9:s | to expose themselves to any possibility l of attack was again demonstrated when | the British steamer Harpathian was sent | down by torpedo off the Virginia capes before the sumbarine showed itself. Alp
 parently the German got close enough to 1 determine that he had an armed craft I to deal with then took no chances, put
 used one of his carefully conserved tcr- | ,edoes.
 Some officers think the raid was planned to obtain information as well as to sink craft in American waters, ana . that the commanders have orders to l bring home their reports without risklnS | their vessels. Such information as ne | may have been able to gather, it was | argued. would be of value If 1t was | planned tn send similar craft out from 1 time to time to harry the American coast line, always with the possibility that a l laden transport or two could be oagge l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
GERMAN

Berlin, June 7.-Via London)-The German official communication issued today says that north of the Aisne aud northwest Of Chateau Thierry the Ger mans repused attacks by allied forces. The text of the communication follows:
 "On the battlefield the fighting ac- tivity remained restricted to local nc- tions North of the Aisne and northwest of Chateau Thierry local attacks by the enemy were repulsed.
 Southeast of Sarcy we captured. after strong artillery preparation, enemy lines on the banks of the Andre river. We took 3o0 prisoners.
 Artillery duels have been revived at intervals and there has been lively reconnoitering activity. During an ad- vance into the French lines west of Kemrne we captured two officers and 30 men"
 Berlin, June 7.-(Via London )-The evening official communication from E enel al headquarters follows
 "The situation is unchanged"
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ExPE CT OTHER RAIDS

washington, June 7.-The possibility that German submarines are lurking off the Atlantic coast hereafter must he regarded as a continuing factor in American war measures, in the opinion of many naval officials. They believe that the present raid is practically cer- tain to be followed by others and that if will never again be safe to assume tbat American waters are free of this menace as long as the U-boats are at
 Resides vigilant guard at home, un- remitting dfforts against the subma- rines at the point of egress is the anti do4a favoreh here A carefully planned eaynnaigp. having. both offensive and defensive. Hhases. E kho"h 'o navy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
REGRET GRAHAM,s DEPARTURE

Anniston, June 7.--(Special) The depar- ture for his home in New York of w. $. Graham, and the fact that he will not return to Camp Mcclellan, will be gen
 timely regretted by the people of An
 niston and to the men of the Blue ana Gray cantonment
 retaryshlps of the Army Y. M. c. A., at Camp Mcclellan early last September. and has been constantly on the job ever since. He has made many friends among the people of Anniston since coming to the local cantonment, and has also a wide acquaintance in Birmingham.
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PERSHING CABLES TO JUDGE CLAYTON

Montgomery. June 7.--Gen, John | pershing. commander of the American army in France, sent the following cablegram to United States Judge Henry D, Clayton to- day.
 "All who knew Colonel Clayton extend heartfelt sympathy to you and the family as we mourn the loss of this gallant soldier"
 Colonel Clayton was killed in action in France early in the week. He was a classmate with General Pershing at the United States mili- tary academy. and they were warm personal friends.
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FREE BEDS FOR SOLDIERS

Anniston, June 7.-(SpeciaL )-The war camp community service here is arranging for the establishment of a feature at the soldiers rest room which will be hailed with genuine delight by the Camp Mcclellan soldiers. Twenty beds gre to be placed in one end of the rest room for the accommodation of as many men as possible, and a nominal charge to cover the upkeep of the bed will be made.
 The plan is to provide q suitatie resting place for the men at Camp Mc- CIellan. who are forced to remain in the city overnight at the smallest Ios- sible cost to the visitors. and the charge to be made for beds will be made as small as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
JERSEY COUPLE WED

Anniston, June 7.-(Special. )-According to previously made plans, Private John M Uhler, Jr., Battery F, 10th field ar- tillery, and Miss Alice A. Nelson of Plainfield, N. J., were happily married at the Grace church rectory Friday eve ming, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Carlton Barnwel, in the pres ence of a few of the friends of the bride and groom.
 Private Uhler belongs to one of the best known Plainfield families, while his bride is a popular nurse of the same city. Mrs. Uhler is registered nurse and stands ready to answer a call for overseas service at any time. If her soldier husband is ordered abroad it is not unlikely that the young bride will also take a mitch" in the army.
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Sensational Spy Plots
 Nipped by Indictments
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the other two citizen defendants named in the indictments.
 The seven individuals listed are charged with conplicity in both con- spiracies.
 Madame" De victorica, Rodiger. Robinson, Fricke and Ripper pleaded mot guilty" to both indictments, be- fore Judge Augustus N. Hand and were remanded to the Tombs to await trial
 O'Leary. now wanted on three charges, and Ryan have not been appre- hended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
NEW FLAG FOR LIBRARY

Anniston, June 7.--(Special)--A- hand some silk flag now floats from the new Carnegie library building, on East Tenth street, the emblem having been presented Friday by F. A. Sherman, of the Ameri- can Railways association
 Mir sherman is also raising fund for the purchase of electric fans for the library, and he is meeting with unusual SlcceSs
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OXFORD PAPER TO RESUME

Anniston, June Especial )-The Oxford Tribune. under the management of John J. Thornton. will resume pubJi- cation next week after a suspension of several months. The Tribune was es- tablished two years ago by R. s. C1ai- borne. who is now serving with the American expeditionary force in France.
 MT. Thornton has been in the news paper business in Anniston for the past 20 years. and his friends predict that he will make an abundant success of the Oxford publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
INFERNO QUICKSILVER MINES

The indictment accused 'the citizens conspirators" of assisting Rodiger and Madame De victorica 'in causing injury to and the destruction of quick-sliVer ,oi,as in the United States" by sucn means as they might from time to time devise. for the purpose of thereby di- Tninishing and. stopping the supply of ouicksilver used in the production Of mu- Yitions of war" and by other acts which thev would determine from time to time
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HAMPTON PORT CLOSED

Newport News, Va. June 7.-The mort of Hampton Roads today was closed to outbound vessels as re- suit of German submarine activities off the Virginia capes. Incoming steam CTS sighted no U-poats III tne TIT mediate vicinity of the capes, al though all told of receiving wireless messages regarding the presence Of enemy underwater craft.
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.Ianan's NeM Spokesman

Thomas K. Logan in LeSlie's.
 1t is peculiarly fortunate that Japan is represented in Washington al this critical period of history by one Of the worlds real statesmen. Viscount Ishii. the new ambassador from the Land of the Setting Sun, is both an aristocrat and a thorough democrat. He is a de- scendant of the Samurai and spokes- man for the modernists. He was select- ed for his new post because of his in
 timate Knowledge Of the history and traditions of the United States. He is probably the best informed member of the Japanese nation on the political his- tory of Europe and the Americas. He
 was educated in foreign atmosphere,
 has devoted a great part of hts life ito the study of history and has spent
 more than 20 years in tHc diplomatic
 service at various European capitals.
 Vfscount Ishii made his first official trip to this country last year as the head of the special Japanese mission but he had previously travelled exten- lsively in the United States. As Japans minister of foreign relations. he gave Ithe closest attention to America's par ticipation in the war. His dominant cha racteristic is frankness.
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 For the Stomach and Liver sO0 hnftla If I.AN-EOc
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DEATHS

Mrs. sarah A. wa1kcr-Aged es years, died at the residence. 530 Twenty third street north, last night at S:45 o'clock. She is survived py hee husband. two sons and four oausn ters. The remains will be sent 70 Selma this evening by Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
AMERICAN BOAT TORPEDOED

New York1 June 7.-The Amerlcan steamship Argonaut was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Scilly Islands on June 5, according to ca ble messag4 received today by the Geor Steamship company
 The ArgoHaut was freishter or 1884 tons, gross register, A1d was for merlv the German steamship Albinglia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
FRENCH sHIp HAS ENCOUNTER

An Atlantic Port. June "A French armed merchant ship which rushed into an Atlantic port today, reported hay ing had an encounter with German submarine off the Virginia capes. IL is said the fight occurred short dis tance outside the capes.
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gun fire. which it seemed impossible to get through. Every German seeme 10 have e machine gun. They fought like wildcats. but the Americans were toe much for them"
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SHIP
 SUNK OFF CAFES
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tonnage of Il Ys and a length of 22s feet. She was last listed as having arrived at an American Atlantic port on May Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
ERASE WORD GERMAN"

Mobile, June 7.--tSpecial.) )---AIem- bers of -he congregation of the German Lutheran church of Mobile have voted unanimously to erase the word German. The church will hereafter be called the Grace Evan gelical church.
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GEORGE PAYS TRIBUTE TO SKILL
 AMERICANS SHOW
 IN HANDLING WAX
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know that whenever they appear Ill the battle line they will fight i'll way worthy of the great traditions or their great country. This is i'll itseh a source of support, sustenance ana en- coura cement to all those who With anxious hearts are watching the con flict going on in France,
 In conclusion, Premier Lloyd Geofse said:
 HAMMER HARDENS GOOD METAL
 eve have faced 3 great crisis We have heard Ludendorff's 5 threat or ha inner blows. Hammer blows would crush poor metal. but they harden ana consolidate good metal There Is gooa metal in British hearts and 1t has stoou tbe test of centuries. It will stano this: so will that gallant people across the channel who re fighting TOT the honor of their native land
 CT never saw a sign of wayerln5 IT any French face. They are fuii or courage and determination, ana II IS united France more than ever.
 'JJnity and resolution are two qaatl- t;ae we need We have sunk our po- iiticaI differences. We have bigger things to think about. These contro- yersies will come again, but for the moment we have one purpose. Let us be one people one in aim. one in courage and the resolve never to give in. Let Britain stand like great breakwater against this torren1 and. God willing, we will break lts force"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
GERMAN.IRIsH PLOTS

Washington, June 7--Dlsclosure or evidence of plots between German gents and Irish agitators in the United states to rron.ote rebellion in Ireland is expected by the department of jus flee in connection with the indictment in New York tdday of Jeremiah OLeary fugitive Irish leader, and SIX other per sons.
 Officials are reticent in regard to the snecific charges against those indicted, but they intirnated today that scnsa- tional facts concerning the relations between German and Irish leaders would develop from the trial.
 O'Ieary, it lis said, knew of 1he charges~ whidh the government was prepared to make against him, and fled shortly before he was called for trial recently for publishing disloyal matter in his magazine, Bull. There were strong chances, officials say, that the trial would have developed much more serious activities of OLeary than that of publishing Undesirable articles, par ticI,larlv in view of his past connec- lions with Ger man propagandists m the TT. %n4n
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wouId be best adapted to encourage ala and comfort R9diger and Madame De victorica sin performing the duties with which they were charged by the German government in its war against the United States.
 The indictmen is vague in alleging overt acts. Ind explanation was given that Investigations may be hampered by divuiging nforniation which will even tuaily become public in the testimony.
 A meeting between O'Leary and Mad anne De Victorica in April, last year; another between O'Leary, Robinson and the woman; a conference in which Ryan. OLeary, Madame De Nictorica and man referred tb as Henry Hurley" took place at a riverside address here, the sending of a caBlegram by Fricke to Ol- ten, Switzerlandy and a meeting between Ryan and MadaIhe De Victoriea later last year. are the only overt acts alleged aside from the numerous transfers of money
 CONSPIRACY CHARGE
 On the espionage conspiracy charge, the defendants are specifically accused of assisting Gerinany's military and na- val operations against Great Britain, France. Belgium and the United states by transmitting information relative to "the public and national defense of the United States, as well as information re- garding citizens of this country" and na- tives of Ireland and other persons Ire siding here who would be willing O. could be induced and persuaded to as- sist Germany in prosecuting it's wal against the alliFd governments.
 They also ard accused of giving ''in- formation relating to what was being done and what could and would be done by these residents of the United States, either alone or in connivance and CO operation" witH other persons residing in Ireland, Ito aid Germany in landing troops in Ireland, in supplying munitions to such troops in causing injury to and destruction of bridges, factories. mines machinery and other enterprises in Great Britain engaged in and used for the pro- duction and transportation of military supplies and the transportation and sup mort of rnilitaHy forces" and informd- tion relating .'do ways and means of in ducins residents in Ireland to attack tho military forces! of Great Britain ana ol bringing about, furthering and assisting revolt, niutiny and resistance Tn lrelano against Great Britain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
EyrDENCE SENT TO LONDON

A few days after the recent arrest bv British authorities of a number of Sim Fein agitators in Ireland. it was revealed by officials of the United States government that much evidence leading to thh arrests had been gath cred in this country and forwarded to London. Sonic definite action against Irish agitatoEs and suspected German agents in New York and other cities was also promised at that time,
 There werG indications here today that the indictments in New York might be followed by others both there and elsewhere in the United States
 Copies of the Gaelic American pub lication editeA by John Devoy. an Irish leader in the, United States, containing an article attacking the postoffice de- partment and department of justice and the British government in connection with their activity against Irish propa- ganda were examined today by offl- cials, but no comment was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast


 Washington, June 7-7lndicauons TOT Alabama and Mississippi. local thunder showers Saturday and probably Sunday georgia. local rains and thundershow- CTS Saturday; Sunday fair.
 Tennessee. fair Saturday and Sunday, except probably showers Saturday in east portion; cooler Saturday.
 Local Data
 For the 24 hours ending at I D. r1., June ', 1918;
 Highest temperature ..-......'..' ss Lowest temperature .........-.,. ~ Mean temperature ..--..-........ oV Normal temperature ............ H Deficiency in temperature since January l -....--.-------..-. ..-.-.'. ,5 Rainfall ...-s.... +,s ss '''.. '- '-. :. Total rainfall since January L. -zS II Deficiency in rainfall since Janu- ary i ........ .-''. '..' Y'1N Relative humidity: a. m. = '.' '' 1 D. m .......,, cc p. m. ...........
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 thousands of Germans in the Unit States who have been subjected only to the minor restrictions attend Fng registration.
 Capt. Lieut. Frank Rintelen, as he IS known in this county, operated as an arch plotter and German agent berore the United States entered the var He was convicted at New York last year of conspiring to cause strikes in muni- tions plants and in February of this year of conspiring to destroy food ana munitions on ships. and was sentenced to four years imprisonment Streiiu- ous efforts have been made by the German government to bring about his release, and it has been reported that he is close relative of the Kaiser, closer possibly than was officially acknowledged even when the officer was in Germany under his own name. LONDON BORN IN LEIPSIG London is native of Leipsig. Ger many He was born in 1862 and when 20 years old came to New York where he lived from 1882 to 1900. He was naturalzed May 2s, 1887. in New York. Just when he went to WdTstW IS iioe | known here but he was there in 1903 representing various American business firms and remained continuously until iarrested. Tn 1915 he was charged With 1 inducing young men to enter the serv' lice of a Russian spy in Germany. Iu l January, 1916. he was to have been l tried on an espionage charge but es- caped the day before that set for the l trial. He was re-arrested in Warsaw l on September 27. 1917.
 1 At his trial his defense was that he l did not know the nature of the em- l ployment for which he directed three | young men to the home of the spy. He was found guilty and sentenced to death on December 20, 1917, but or January 3, 1918. his sentence was com muted to ten years imprisonment Hi citizenship is questioned by the state iepartmen because of his long expa
 triation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08

For the Stomach nnd Liver Just try one soc bottle of I-AN-FoS WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive Laxative Pleasant to take.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-08
Hun Threats Against American Prisoners
 Brings Tart Warning

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Catoctin clarion., 1918-08-22
Schools Open Sept. End.
There VIII Be No Teachers
Institute This Fall.

At the last meeting of the Board of
Education of Frederick County, it was
decided to open the schools of this coun-
ty promptly with the beginning of the
school year. The usual institute ses sions
will therefore, be dispensed with and
young America" will end the vacation
with August. September 2 the schools
throughout the county will open and all
indications point to heavy enrolment.
The schools of .Thurmont will open
with the same faculty as last year except
a new head to the commercial depart
ment. Our High School has officially
been placed in the first group and hence
has the same standing as any high school
within the State. With its most compe-
tent faculty and splendid equipment, our
high school should present most strongly
it's claim to the considera tion of all
those who purpose profiting by the ad-
vice of the great President of our coun-
try, Woodrow Wilson, when he most
strongly advises the young men and
women of our country to prepare for
strenuous times ahead when this world
war is over and peace again calls to
world development under new conditions.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-08-22
War Mothers To Meet.

A meeting of Committee on recon-
mendations has been called by Mrs. H..
G. Skinner, chairman of the Maryland
Branch of War Mothers of America, to
make final arrangements for perman-
ent State organization, as result OF the
preliminary meeting, held July Both. The
State meeting is called for Tuesday, Sep
tember 3rd, at 10 80 a. m, at Ford s
Theatre, Baltimore.
1t is requested that each person attend
ing this meeting will present a card bear
ing her name and address, also the name,
relationship and organization of soldier
or sailor. as a matter of record and to
facilitate seating. After the National
Convention at Evansville, Indiana, Sep
tember 1920, 1918. separate units will
be formed throughout the State.
The object of the organization of War
Mothers Of America is to promote, in
crease, encourage and coordinate the
War Work of mothers, wives, daughters
and sisters of American soldiers and sail
ors, and to make more effective, by uni
ted action, all war work.
Catoctin clarion., 1918-08-22
July 28th,
Dear Mother.

Dear Mother:
arrived safely in France last Sunday,
and have been travelling since that time.
The army life here is about the same as
at Camp Meade.
This is some country. The folks are
harvesting, and there is some good wheat
in their patches. They have no big fields
like our farmers, and are very far back
in agricultural work.
There are no weatherboarded houses
all stone, even some stone roofing.
Some people have left the town we are
now in. on account of being SO close to
the line and air raids. Last night was
the first time we heard the cracks of the
cannon, but still we are good distance
from the firing line.
am in the same building as Ray Ten
ney and Lloyd Mackley. That is all the
boys see, except Ray Weddle, he being
in the same company as |.
got some time counting my money
and trying to understand French. The
first word learned was wine. They say
levine. Pm sorry am out of money
and am afraid will forget the word be-
fore my money arrives.
did not get seasick coming over, but
felt bad several times.
This leaves me well.
Private Luther E. Black,
3O4 Military Police, Co. B., A. E. F.