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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Prisoners of Huns Want
 to Americanize Positions

New York, August 26-American prisoners in German camps want things that will somewhat American ize our positions" So says letter from an American prisoner, Lieut.. A. Strauss, to Conrad Hoffmann, Y. M. c. A. sec retary in Germany for prisoners of war, a copy of which has been re- ceived by the Y. M. c. A. here. Lieuten- ant Strauss asks for baseball parapher- nalia, tennis racquets and balls and straight razors and strops." Bibles, religious books, book about zoology. botany. geology and medical books also are included in the request Lieu tenant Strauss says that books pre- viously received through the Y. M t. c. A. were much appreciated by "our little group, so far the only Americans in the camp"
 The location of the camp is not dis closed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Pierre Van R. Key to Speak on the French
 Symphony Orchestra
Conference This Afternoon to Plan Concerts Here by Famous Orches-
 tra of Paris Conservatory

The conference of representative citizens at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock to con- slider the question of bringing the fam ous Symphony orchestra of the Paris conservatory to Birmingham for one or two concerts in October will be ad- dressed by Pierre Van Rensselaer, Key of the New York World editorial staff, who comes as the personal spokesman of the French high commission.
 The orchestra visits America on a distinctly patriotic mission, and as 1t has been booked already in most of the large cities, it is believed that MT, Key will close a contract here. The proceeds of the concerts go to the American Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Bonds Transferred

Montgomery August 26.-(Special.) )--Ap- proximately s50o,OOO worth of Alabama bonds. owned by the German Savings bank of New York city, have been or dered transferred to the Central Savings bank of New York. State Auditor Miles c. Allgood Monday received information the German Savings bank does not ex- ist any longer. Because of the war and the unwillingness of the public to patron ize banks bearing German names the New York institution was granted per- mission to change it's name to the Gen. tral Savings bank.
 The auditor will cancel all the bonds owned by the former concern, transfer cin~ them to the new bank. The state will make $250 out of the transfer. this peing charged for tho work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
HOUSE : TREASURY DIFFERENCES MAY
 HOLD UP VOTE ON
 THE REVENUE BILL
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when the bill becomes law. floor Jeax of $2.2o is proposed In eyont these spirits are intended for sale as beverages or beverage manufacture, the floor tax would be doubled. For articles on which the tax under the 1917 law has been paid, and which are held for sale when the present bill be- comes law, a floor tax of 15 cents a gallon is provided.
 $6 ON BEER
 The bill proposes a tax of $6 barrel of 31 gallons on beer, lager beer, ale, port and other fermented liquors. On wines the tax is 16 cents per gallon on wines containing IA per cent alcohol; 40 cents for IA to 21 per cent; $1 for 21 to "A per cent, and the distilled spirits tax on wines containing more than 24 per cent. A wine producers tax of 60 cents a gallon grape brandy or wine spirits used in fortifying wines is proposed.
 Champagne is to be taxed 12 cents per half pint bottle; artificially car bonated wine, six cents per half pint bottle; liquors, cordials, and such bev- erages, six cents half pint. On all sweet wines held for sale by the pro- ducer an additional tax of 20 cents gallon is to be levied on grape brandy or wine spirits used in fortifying and and additional tax of 30 cents gall lon on all grape brandy or wine spirits withdrawn by a producer of sweet wines for fortifying purposes.
 Included in the schedule is an in- dependent tax of 30 per cent on the sale price of beverages less than one half per cent of alcohol sold by the manufacturer, producer or importer and 70 per cent on all unfermented srapejuice ginger ale, root beer, sar- saparilla, pop, artificial mineral wat eis a.d other soft drinks and two cents per gallon on all natural mineral or table waters in bottles and on oth- CT waters selling for not more than 10 cents a gallon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
HAPPY MARRIAGE SUNDAY

Arniston. August 26.-(Special)
 William Clark McMahan and Miss
 Ruby Baxter were happily married at
 the Parker Memorial parsonage Sum
 day, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Leon M. Latimer, in the presence of few intimate friends.
 Private McMahan is stationed at Camp Meade, Md, He knew and loved the pretty St. Luke's hospital nurse while both of them lived in Heflin,
 and the love affair which ended in their happy marriage Sunday was be- gun several years ago. The bride and groom are spending several days Tn Heflin before the groom goes north
 again to take up his military duties at the Maryland camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
The British and French
 Continue to Press ForUard

continues his attacks between St. Legcr and Martinpuich It was his intention 70 break through our frontier by bringing strong forces of infantry and tanks into action.
 Where the enemy was repulsed under our fire or by counter attacks fresh forces constantly renewed the attack. The enemy penetrated our lines running west of Mory and west of Rapaume to Mar- tinpuichs North of Bapaume local prep arations and our reserves brought the enemy to standstill on the eastern out skirts of Mory and Favruil and west of Bapaume. Further attacks collapsed De- fore these lines.
 Southwest of Bapaume the enemy ad- vanced on Gueudecourt, between Thilloy and Flers Prussian reserve regiments and marine infantry in powerful counter attacks threw him back on the Thilloy- Martinpuich line. Both places were re- q mn red ',
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Delegates Named

Montgomery, August 26-(SpeciaD-Gov Charles Henderson Monday afternoon named the following delegates to attend the twentieth annual meeting of the American Hospital association, which will be held at Royal Palace hotel, At lantic City, N J., September 24 to. 2S' pr. Harry T. Inge, Mobile; Dr. E. F. Moody Dothan; pr. John Furniss, Selma; pr. w. H. Blake, Sheffield; Dr. R. l.. Hughes. Annistop. Dr. l. l. Watkins, Montgomery; Dr. l.. c. Morris and Dr. w. P. McAdory, both of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
DECATUR SERGEANT
 HAS BEEN NAMED
 HOME INSTRUCTOR
After Hard Service in France Young Officer to Assist in Training Men
 at Camp Meredith

Decatur, August 26.-(Special.)- )-Sergt T. Earl Williams of Company E, the To gal military organization, after seeing hard service In France, has been selected as an instructor in the training camps at home, and is now at Camp Meredith tle sailed from Brest, France, and arrived iG the United States n August 20. tae arng officer is the sor cf MT. and Mrs. T. E. Williams, and is expected to visit h,s parents here at an early date. Eis selection as an instructor is high com p-iment and attests to his proficiency in military tactics.
 The merchants of Albany and Decatr- ~i1l meet tonight in tho courthouse for the purpose of taking final action in re- ea.d t. the curtailment Of deliveries. Barnard Lobman of the state council of defense, w;li meet with the merchants,
 The plant of the Albany Overall com pany, which has been closed for some weeks, will resume operations Wednes- day, it was announced today. The plant has been leased by the Ely Manufac- turing company of Shelbyyille, Tenn. and c. D. Edwards will De supo"intend- ent in charge. MT. Edwards is now here arranging for the opening and securing the necessary working fore. The plant has booked large war orders and will be ir constant operation, employing about % girls. The Overall eomrsny is one of the enterprises secured by the Albany Beard of Commerce.
 A local union of the International Ty- biographical Union was formed at a meet ing held Sunday afternoon at the Hotel Echols and attended by printers from Albany, Decatur, Hartselle and Athens. Temporary officers were elected as fol- lows: president, Burton Bartee, Decatur; vice president, L. F. Boeglen, Albany; secretary treasurer Claude Overton, AL ger Athens. With the exception of Han ligar, the officers are all members of the Albany-Decatur Daily force. This is the first effort toward organization of a printers un.on in this sect.on and the necessary eight charter m ernbers were secured.
 One of the sad incidents in connection with the war was the death in the far west recently of Mrs. Robert P Calvin, whose husband is now in military service overseas. Mrs. Calvins remains were brought back to her former home at Pa laski Tenn, on Saturday for interment. She lad gone west some months ago in search of health. Robert P. Calvin, the husband, who as yet does not know of his bereavement, is a brother of J. H. Calvin and Earl Calvin of the Twin Cities.
 Forty-eight men who have become of Ege since June were registered here on Saturday It is thought that most cf them will qualify for military duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Licensed to Wed Within
 Five Days After Divorce

New York, August 26-Five days aft CT he was granted a divorce in Tpno- pah, New, Jesse R. Grant, son of for mer President Grant, obtained license here today to wed Mrs. Lillian Burne Wilkins, a widow, of this city. He gave his age ss 60 and that of his fiancee as fl. The grounds on which he obtained his divorce last Wednesday was deser- tion. The case was uncontested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
War Programme Needs
 More Speed, Says Teddy

Springfield, H.. August 26.-Col Theo- dore Roosevelt, in an address here today, called for speeding up of the war pro- gramme, preparation for universal mili- tary training, and for solving social and industrial problems to come with peace. '' He spoke at the Illinois Centennial ex- position, which closed tonight at the state fairgrounds. It was estimated that approximately 10000 persons heard the colonels speech.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
CANADIANS GIVEN CREDIT

London, August 26.-It was the Ca- nadans who early Monday morning on the new offensive of the British south east of Arras captured Wancourt and Monchy-Le-Prex and pressed on be- yond them, according to Field Marshal Haig's communication issued tonight
 The statement also records the cap ture by the British of Montauba and Bazentine- e-Le- Grand, respectively, west and southwest of Longueval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Preparing for Registration

Montgomery August 26-tSpecial.) )-Ex- tensive preparations for the registration of all men between the ages of IS and 45, inclusive, are being made by the state military department The attaches of the department Monday were giving all their time to this new registration, be- lief being expressed the new draft bill will soon be enacted in the Senate. No definite date has been fixed for the reg istration. but it is known it will be some time during September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
TANKS GAIN GROUND

Washington, August 26.-The com munique covering today's activities of the American forces in France as is- sued by General Pershing and made public tonight by the war department, follows:
 "Section A: In local action west of Fishes our troops gained ground and captured prisoners. In Alsace hostile raid was repulsed with losses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Sub Sinks Steamer
 Eric With Shellfire

St. Pierre, Miquelon, August 2e. The steamer Eric, of 600 tons, has been sunk by shell fire, presumably by the same submarine which sent four fish ing schooners to the bottom on Sun day off this islands Five of the crew of the Eric, which sailed from St. Johns, N. F., were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
ITALIAN STATEMENT

Rcme, August 26-The war office announcement today says:
 Along the whole front there has been considerable activity by our re- connoitering patrols. On the Asiaso plateau British and French patrols carried out raids on the enemy's trenches bringing back prisoners.
 "Other prisoners and materials were captured by our patrols in the Monte- grappa region and the Piave islets."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
LoxaNy Leagues Organized

Montgomery, August 26.-(speciaL) Self Preservation Loyalty leagues were organized by w. w. Lancaster Of the United States employment service, at Wetumpka, in Elmore county, and Tuskegee. Macon county, Monday morning and night. George B. Tar rant of Birmingham, federal director for Alabama, and others spoke at th's organization 4aeetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27

Gerdlis Maud Orton, the 2-year- old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Or ton. died yesterday morning at 2:So o'clock at the home of her parents, 61 Highland avenue, Pratt City, fol- lowing an illness of ptomaine pois- on The funeral will be held this aft ernoon at 2:30 o'clock, from the res idence, the Rev. J. c. Hill conducting the services. Interment will be made at the Greenwood cemetery. The fol- lowing gentlemen will act as pall- bearers: R. H. Spencer, pr. J. c. Smith, J. E. Wood and J. T.fPoole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
UNDERSTANDING IMPOSSIBLE

Amsterdam. August 26.-Commenttns on the speech of Senator Lodge, advoesst- ing peace dictated by the allies, the Lokal Anzciger of Berlin says:
 Even those who most keenly desire an understanding must realize that m understanding is impossible so long as such views obtain amongst the enemy All love of peace is useless in such case and our sword must continue to spe2K until our opponents have convinced themselves that they cannot overcome us"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
800 GRADUATE AS SECOND LIEUTENANTS
 AT PETERSBURG, VA.

Petersburg Va. August 26.-Approxi- mately 800 young men were graduated as second leutenants today from the cen> tral officers training schools at Camp Lee. After few days leave of absence. the men will report to the various camps to which they have been assigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Steamer Runs Aground
 Due to a Heavy Fog

A North Atlantic Port. August 26.-A British steamer. formerly well known in the transatlantic service, was fast aground tonight in a bay near this port. The vessel, which was bound west lost her bearings during a heavy fog last night She was leaking badly tonight and it was feared it would be impossible to free her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
GERMAN STATEMENT

Berlin, August 26.-(Via London)-The German official communication issued to- day says:
 There have been forefield engagements s near Bailleul and north of the Scarpe. West of Croissilles enemy attacks were held down by our fire.
 'On both sides of Bapaume the enemy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
COMPLAINS AGAIN RAIDED

With the American Army in France, August 26.-(By the Associated Press.) American bombing machines again raided Conflans Sunday, dropping 10 bombs on the railroad yards, despite heavy anti-aircraft fire All the bursts were well together at the east end of the yards, one causing big explo- sion, as though an ammunition car had been hit; the northern edge of the round house also was struck.
 German planes appeared as the Americans completed their mission and followed the Americans back to their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
LABOR OFFICER REPORTS

Anniston, August zc.--(Special.)-Ffrst Lieut.. Albert M. Cloud, quartermaster corps, having reported at Camp McClel- Ian pursuant to telegraphic instructions from tke adjutant general of the army. will report to the commanding officer Of the S26th labor battalion for assign T. ,lent to duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
ITALIANS PLEASED
 AT LODGE SPEECH
Huns Declare Sword Must Continue to Speak Till Opponents Are Con-
 vinced They Cannot Win

Washington, August 2s.-Onicial dis patches from Rome today say Italy has greeted with liveliest sympathy the speech of Senator Lodge of Massachusetts last Friday, declaring that no peace should he made without freedom for un- redeemed Italian provinces and independ- ence for the Slav races under Austrian domination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
LIEUT.. CRAY REPORTS

Anniston. August 26.-(SpecialD First Lieut. Scott K. Gray, medical reserve corps, having reported at Camp McCle!- Ian in compliance with telegraphic in structions from the adjutant generals Of flee, has been ordered to report to the camp surgeon for assignment to duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
LIEUT. HALL REPORTS

Anniston August &.-(Special.) )-Firsr Lieat. C.. L. Hall. dental corps. having reported at Camp Mcclellan in comuli- ance with telegraphic instructions from Washington. has been ordered to report to the carp dental surgeon for duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27

With the American Army in France, August 26-(By the Associated Press) Austrian troops have been identified opposite the position of certain American unit. It is not known wheth- CT they are in the line, but they are known definitely to be lying in re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27

Shippers H. Howe and F. Pieters, and Deckhand Underwood were Brit ish sailors of small vessels sunk by German submarines. They were among large number taken to the deck of the submarine. The U-Boat then closed her matches and dived beneath the sea. The men were washed off. The 'hree shown here were later saved ~ patrol boats. Skipper HctNe even managed to save his ships cat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27

More than 16 municipal tramway un- dertakings throughout the United Kingdom employ women drivers, Glas- gow alone having 220 of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
MEN LEARNING TO COOK

Annistcn. August 26-(Special IA mum Der of enlisted men from the Twelfth ammunition train. having been detailed to take a course of instruction at tho school for bakers and cooks. have been ordered to repoft to the commanding off, ficer for duty M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
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roads which the Germans must use, is under a hot fire.
 Combes also is a logical point for the concentration of troops, and undoubted- ly heavy damage has been inflicted upon men and material here.
 It is an interesting feature of the battle that the Mametz wood, which has been taken and passed, was attacked and cap tured by the same units of Welsh troops which attacked the position in July, 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27

Mrs. Sarah Naff Staton. aged 50. died Sunday at residence, So6 Second ave nue, north. Remains shipped to ArdfRore by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
THE: WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. August 26.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains and thundershowers Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
 Georgia: Local thundershowers Tues day and probably Wednesday,
 Tennessee Fair Tuesday and Wednes- day except local thundershowers in east portion.
 Local Data
 For the "A hours ending at ' p. m. August 26, 191S
 Highest temperature .................. 93 Lowest temperature .................... Il Mean temperature .....y................ Sz Normal temperature .................. IT Excess in temperature since Jan uary Ii ftalnIaA .........-... -........................ Total rainfallw since January ..-.s4.ss Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. H.. o-54 Relative humidity, a. nl.. ........... so
 D. m. ...!............ 3S
 D. m. ........s-...........-.. 4S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27

Mrs. William S. Dick, aged 81, died at a local infirmary yesterday. Fune- ral services from the family resi- dence. 1853 Fourteenth avenue. south, this morning at 10 o'clock. tli- terment at Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
Enemy Ammunition Dump Destroyed
AUsTRIANs OPPOSE AMERICAN

lines. but failed to engage them in battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-27
DEATHS

Mrs. Mildred Ann Moody, died Sunday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. w. H. Kettig. Funeral services were held yesterday at the resi- dence. Interment at Elmwood.
Evening star., 1918-01-10
1,5O0 LOCAL LETTERS TO
LONELY CORP. RILEY

Fifteen hundred letters in re-
sponse to his appeal to the. people
Of Washington, made through The
Star several months ago. to the ef-
feet that no one ever wrote him q
letter, is going some." Corp. Ed
ward Riley thinks So he has writ
ten The Star to thank it and his
numerous correspondents.
ITO the kind people Of Washing
ton," Corp. Riley heads his letter.
written from castner barracks
Hawaii, early in December. Corp.
Riley is a member of Troop A. 4tn
Cavalry.
II want to thank you all for writ
ing to me-" he says. But am sorry
to say some of you will be greatly
disappointed at not getting an an
swer.
But the reason is received 50
many that If answered all OF them
1 could not do my duty, and that IS
something all good soldiers must
do"
After thanking you one and all"
Corp. Riley adds a postscript:
II received 1900 letters"
Evening star., 1918-01-10
WOOD SUPPLY REDUCED.

with the passing Of the, worst Of the
fuel emergency in this city. certain
changes are announced concerning. the
FREQ wood depot maintained temporari-
ly at the lumber yard OF l. A Clarke
& Son. 10th street wharf southwest.
through the joint contributions Of
members Of this firm who sawed up the
wood and William q. Fowler who
gave It and had It hauled to town.
This change followed consultation
between Mr.. Fowler, Mr.. Clarke and
Walter 8. Unord, general secretary OF
the Associated Charities. who super
vised the fuel distribution.
Hereafter no wood will be given
away at the yard. All wood set aside
for those who actually are in need OF
1t and cannot procure It in any other
way Will be delivered to the homes OF
such persons upon notification OF tho
Associated Charities or Of Neighbor-
hood House, 470 N street southwest.
This does not mean that no moro wood
is available, but that the stock con-
tributed has been reduced to the low
est possible minimum owing to the
passing Of the crest Of the emergency
and the large amount Of extra labor
entailed on the plant Of the Clarke
firm.
Evening star., 1918-01-10
Appealed Often for Coal.

Mr. Weaver testified that he had ap-
pealed again and again to the officials
Of the federal fuel administration for
more coal to be shipped to Washington,
and had seen all of the officials here ex-
cept DR.. Garfield. the fuel administrator.
He said he thought the federal fuel ad-
ministration was doing all 1t could to aid
Washington along with the rest Of the
country.
But there has been no such increase
in population in other cities in the last
year as there has been here" suggested
Senator Reed.
Mr.. Weaver was asked if an order had
been issued to sell only to old customers
Exactly the reverse" he answered.
IT issued an order that the coal was
to be sold to those applying for it and
in need"
He said that some of the dealers, how
ever. had endeavored to take care of
their old customers first, last and all
the time.
Have the coal dealers here done any
thing reprehensible?" asked Senator
Reed.
"As class they have not replied
the witness. He criticised old-fash-
ioned methods of doing business and
jealousies among the dealers.
He told the committee that he estimated
Washington needed about 2,400 tons of
coal a day for domestic consumption.
81 have asked for 5000 a day." he said,
80 as to build up surplus for blizzard
weather. The shipments to Washington
are about 1000 tons a day short"
Evening star., 1918-01-10
WOULD RATHY PROHIBITION.
Majority of South Carolina House
Committee Fayors Amendment.

COLUMBNA, S. c.. January 10.-The
proposed prohibition amendment to the
federal Constitution, laid before the
general assembly by Gov. Manning.
was reported by the house judiciary
committee by divided vote late yes
terday. A majority of the committee,
however, was in favor Of ratification.
Resolutions were introduced in both
houses urging that the question be
submitted to the vote Of the people. A
resolution was adopted by the senate
and house to adjourn February 2.