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New-York tribune., 1918-06-17

lVH phant success Of the American pro-
gramme for building ships. His
statement is thrilling. For Europe it means
food soldiers, shells and freedom. Ameri-
can workers are doing finely, and I agree
with the Administration that they deserve
good houses to live in.
What I here write is the view of every
man, woman and child in the British En-
pire. During the war and after the war
your ships will be welcome wherever they
go. They will have equal rights with our
own in every port and coaling station under
the British flag.
But among our people, especially in great
harbors like Liverpool and London, there
will be two views taken Of this tremendous
phenomenon - namely, the appearance on
the high seas of an American marine equal
to and possibly larger than our own, which
previously surpassed that Of any other ma
ton. Some people will look upon your
ships honorable rivals, others will re-
gard them as honorable comrades
New-York tribune., 1918-06-17

Yoa eas purchase merchandise advertised In 'he
TRIBUNE with absolute safetyor " dssstfs'so''e" ~
suits In any CASE TRIBUNE guarantees to pay your
nonss back upon request. No red tape No anion'hs.
We make good promptly u the advcrtlser does not
New-York tribune., 1918-06-17
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reserved
New-York tribune., 1918-06-17
Re,Urit;ng
"RuIe Britannica"

With your ships sailing every sea we
shall have to rewrte "Rule Britannia" but
can assure you that this stirring anthem
New-York tribune., 1918-06-17
Ships as Ships
By P. w. Wilson

American Correspondent of "Thc London Daily Nevs"
New-York tribune., 1918-06-17
GUARANTEE

Entered 81 the postoosce at York Second CLASS
Mall Matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
News of Society and
 Activities of Wonnem

I7H1HE following from the Anniston
 Star and Hot Blast will be read
 with interest by many who worked most earnestly for the soldiers at Camp Mcclellan:
 Mrs. Horace Miller, chairman of the soldiers relief committee, has written to the people of Birmingham in behalf of the soldiers, thanking them for the much needed assistance that has been rendered by them in the cause of human ity.
 Birmingham people are among the most generous in the world and every call is responded to in a magnificent way.
 One hundred dollars is sent to Mrs, Miller weekly, with which is purchased the good things a sick man craves, but would not be able to have given him through the hospital. Any one who has been i'll must surely realize what this means to the soldiers-aside from the beautiful sentiment of being remem- bered.
 Recently the Birmingham committee sent an extra check of $50 which was used entirely for the purchase of milk. These gifts are greatly appreciated by the committee-the men of the camp and the people of Anniston.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Reading Caeser's "Galc Wars As a Diversion Dolly
 the Aisne" Which Is Almost Uncanny In Coincidence

them They think it the true sign of valor when their neighbors are driven to retire from their lands and no man dares to settle near, and at the same time they believe they will be safer thereby having removed all fear of a sudden inroad. When a state makes O.. resists aggressive war, officers are chos- en to direct the same with the power or life and death. Acts of brig~ andage committed outside the borders of each several state involve no disgrace; in fact, they affirm such are committed to practice by the young men and to di- minlsh sloth." Cook 6, 349; also Book 4, 1S3).
 The main diversion I found in reading Caesars "Gallic Wars is that the IT, told-you-sos' this time are right all we've thought and said and heard about the Germans is true and they have al- tered precious little since the days of Julius Caesar, Esq, it would seem: and it occurs to me that this would be a. trifle discouraging to those who would resume friendly relations with the brutal Teutons after this wholesale slaughter of humanity has been finished and the time comes when the shattered frag- ments of civilization again shall be blended together.
 Two thousand years has not caused "the leopard to change his spots.-in- deed, it would seem impossible that hs could-and the divertng, conclusion that draw from the re-reading of Julius CSesars book is, that we can do no better than initiate the mighty leader of ancient times, and not trust German deputies nor German peace parleys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

next morning "as treacherous and hypo- critical as ever," a large company of Germans, including their principal senior men, came to his quarters to clear them selves-so they alleged-for engaging in battle the day before, contrary to their agreement and to their own request, they endeavored to get what concession they could in respect of truce.
 Doesn't this suggest a similarity to the
 present Russian peace situation?
 The mighty Caesar, however, was not to be caught twice in the same trap if
 you please; he aEdered hen1.detained and in person led his troops against their forces; attacked in the absence of their chiefs, easily defeated them especially as the Romans, exasperated by the treachery of the previous day, were thirsting for revenge. So the German horde, said to number 430,000 souls, was put to rout and ran until it's legions reached the confluence of the Mouse and the Rhine, where most of them were slain or drowned, the Romans losses be- ing negligible
 Furthermore describing the idiosyncra- cies of the old Germans, Caesar says a few things which go on to prove to us that the same methods used 2000 years ago are still in vogue with the Huns. Their states account it the highest praise, says the mighty Caesar, 'by devastating their borders to have areas
 of wilderness as wide as possible around
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

If IT AVING read everything that there I1I is to read-during the influenza = quarantine-at least seeming that way to me, I picked up a copy of Caesar s "Galllc Wars" a few days ago-as a di- version from Amelie Rives, Booth Tark- ington, Arnold Bennett Alice Hogan Rice and everybody else who is w@iting war stories.
 Do you imagine I succeeded in being diverted? Just listen; the book opened itself almost directly at '9The Battle of the Aisne;" an almost uncanny coinci- dence, eh? A map showed the Roman road from Laon to Rheims; then known to the mighty Caesar as Durosortorum :; on the way an important place where Caesar stopped was Bbrax, which, un- less I much mistake now is the very familiar Berry-au-Bac, and the Aisne, Caesars Axone, runs through the line of historic landmarks at that point.
 The similarity of conditions then with the present day world war is amazing; this was about the year 57 B. C., when Caesar fought the Belgae along these lines; nor were the Roman legions un- supported, for like the French of the present day who have Moroccans and Algerians in their ranks, so Caesar had with him Numidians, who were appar- ently valued archers, for they appear several times in the course of the mar rative (book No. 9.
 And now comes the similarity to the Americans of today, for Caesar pushed his way towagd the territory of the suessiones tscissons) and also to Sama- robravla (Amens) mentioned as a point of contest, as well as Noyon (Novio- magus); in fact the narrative seems very like a chronicle of the things that have been taking place lover there within the past year of our Lord 1917 IS; the itinerary of objective varies oh, ever so little.
 There are many interesting points con corning the Germans of that day in Caesars recital as witness when the Germans found that Caesar was pre- pared to march against them they sent deputies who represented they had not taken the first step toward war, that they were not the aggressors-not they Nor did they refuse the conflict of arms flor it was the ancestral custom of the Germans t6 resist any one who made war upon them, and not to beg off. They declared they had come over against their will having been driven out of their homes Let the Romans grant
  as their arms had acquired G. e., place under the sun.)' Quite familiar reasons.
 Caesar would not allow them to re- main in Gaul.-~1t was not just, he said, that men who had not been able to de- fend their territories should seize those of others; there was no land in Gaul that could be granted, without injustice, to so large a host But they might set tie in the territories of the Ubii, who were being preyed upon by the Suebi Book No. D.
 Then followed negotiations which en- abled the Germans to gain time and ''by ruses' to obtain temporary advantages of the Romans.
 So Caesar declined to see any more deputies or to accept conditions from tribes who had sought peace by guile and treachery and then actually begun war"
 Further he judged it 'the height Of madness to wait until the enemy forces should be increased,' and so he ordered battle But a curious thing happened;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

guest of her mother, Mrs. Clifford Stew ard. She is a very charming young woman and has made a number or friends during her stay who have enter tained her very delightfully."- in an in formal way.
 Mrs w. F. Coachman. Jr,. a college mate of Miss Hattie Cullom, who has been visiting the latter's parents, MT. and Mrs. E. M. Cullom at their home on Cliff road. left yesterday for Montgom- cry Captain Cachman is an artillery officer and isin France.
 Mrs. R. F. Johnston, who has spent the past few weeks in Cincinnati, the guest of her sister, Miss Myrtle Miles, will return home this week.
 Friends of Mrs. Charles Leeper will be glad to learn that she is recovering from recent attack of influenza.
 
 Miss Gladys Street of Anniston is the guest of Mrs James Mason at her home on South Sixteenth avenue.
 Mrs. Fal1on O'Byrne will spent the win ter in Missouri with relatives during her husbands stay in the army.
 Mir and Mrs. Thomas Benners and MT. Morris Benners will leave today for Lex ington, Va, to spend a few days with MT. Thomas Benners, who is a student there this winter.
 Mrs. F. W. Dixon and Miss Virginia Dixon left yesterday for a visit to rela- tives in Rome, Ga.
 Mir. Owen K Cameron, Jr., of the construction division of the war depart ment, Washington. D. C., is at the Mol ton hotel convalescing from a recent ill., ness.
 Mrs. o. K. Cameron of Selma, and her daughter, Mrs. Robert Lester Boyd, nee Margaret Cameron, are at the Motion hotel for a few days.
 Miss Hattie Morton has returned from a weeks stay with relatives in Marion.
 Mrs. A. A. Dawson has returned from Atlanta, where she visited her brother, MT. Max Gardner, who recently joined the marines. He is now stationed at Paris Island, N. 2.
 The quarantine of the city will be lifted this evening and the Louie Compton seminary and the Margaret Allen school announced that the opening of the two schools will take place on Thursday morning at the usual hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Several Theories as to
 Cause of Disaster

Seattle. Wash, October 2s.-With no survivors found so far to describe the sinking of the Princess Sophia early Sat urday. with the loss of 434 lives, several theories regarding the cause of the dis aster have been advanced The most generally accepted is that shortly after the sophia's stern was swung round by the blizzard, pushing her off Vanderbilt reef, where she struck during a blindins snow storm Thursday, the sea rushed into the engine rooms. exploding her boilers.
 Latest reports from Juneau were that approximately 15o bodies had been recov- cred but at the time of filing the dis patch only IS had reached Juneau. It was reported the shores for miles around the scene of the wreck were strewn with bodies.
 Stormy weather still is interfering wi.i the work of rescue, but 1t was said nearly all the bodies would be recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
ELECTIONS posTp0NEn

The Red Cross chapter elections of the gulf division, A. R, C., Louisiana, Mis-
 sssippi and Alabama) Wednesday, were ordered postponed one month, until the fourth "Wednesday in November, by Divi- sion Manager Leigh Carroll.
 The postponement ordered from the division offices in New Orleans, was because of the influenza epidemic. The division managers statement is as fol- lows:
 Tn view of the present influenza con- ditions, and on the advice and request of the public health authorities, the date for holding the annual meetings of Red
 l Cross chapters in the gulf division has
 been postponed till the fourth Wednesday in November. If further postponement is necessary due notice will be given. Present officers and executive com
 mittee will continue to act until the annual meeting shall have been held. This step is taken in order to give full CO., operation in the efforts of the public
 authorities to check the spread of in 1 fluenza. "Instructions and suggestions for hold-
 | Ing annual meetings are in preparation and will be sent to chapters as soon as
 completed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
RUSSELLVILLE

Russellvilie, October 2s.--(Special.)-The epidemic of influenza continues to rage in Franklin county, and during the past two weeks has taken large toll. While there are not as many new cases re- ported in the past two days as previous ly, throughout the country districts there are many eases of pneumonia and deaths are reported almost hourly. In some cases during the last four days as one family. A call was issued on last Friday to the Red Cross for doctor for the Pleasant Site neighborhood, where there was no doctor at all, and in less than 24 hours doctor was sent to re- lieve the many people suffering with the disease All schools are closed, as we'll as picture shows and churches, but the doctors say that by the end of the pres ent week the worst will be over.
 Politics in Franklin county is begin- ming to take on a little life. despite the epidemic of influenza and bad weather. While there is no active campaign be- ing made by either republicans or demo- crats. candidates for sheriff and repre- sentatives are seeing as many people as possible and urging them to go to the polls on election day. The race between republicans and democrats will be close as the county is about equally divided.
 pr. N. T. Underwood. after many months of illness, died Sunday morning and was laid to res. in the K. of P. cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Under wood was one of the city's most highly respected citizens and through his long years of practice in this county he had made for himself place in the hearts of people that will be hard to fill. He was physician of wide reputation and enjoyed a practice throughout the entire county. He had accumulated large amount of property in the city and coun- ty and was progressive in every way He leaves widow, five sons and three brothers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

ertheless in times of great speculative activity restrictive action has not always been found sufficient to prevent specu- lation.
 In civil war date, at 8 time, too. when the government was seeking to market large issues of bonds, and when it was said to be necessary that credit resources be conserved. nevertheless the people in sisted upon speculating. There occurred at that time the extensive so-called Morse speculation, which could not be stayed. Notwithstanding vigorous eff forts to check it, nevertheless. the move ment proceeded. and when credit could not be obtained. cash was utilized as the medium of speculation.
 It may be possible greatly to limit this present speculative impulse and yet the reasons for the impulse are so strong and money conditions in the United States are 50 good that speculation is likely to continue,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
RANDOM NOTES

Mir. and Mrs. 0. L. Stephenson and daughters are the guests of relatives in Tennessee, having made the trip in their car.
 Miss Lucy Bickely, who has spent some time in New York, will arrive in the city today to spend the winter with her fa- ther, Dr. Bickely. They will be at home with Mrs. R. D. Sturkey.
 Miss Ina Sheppard left yesterday for a trip to New York.
 Mrs Kenneth Steward of Rome, Ga, Is spending a few days in the city as the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

There arc still some boys suits. women's house dresses, helpless case shirts that have not been turn ed in. It is most important thnt these articles, as we'll as mems shirts, pajamas allotted for October should he skipped by Wednesday afternoon. Please send them in.
 MRS JOHN LONDON,
 Chairman womnn's Work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
RED CROSS BULLETIN

The three units which tied for the $50 prize offered by the woman's depart ment of the Alabama state fair, the Ridgely, Ensley Highlands and the Adamsville, have most generously con tributed this amount to the Red Cross linen shower
 Those living in Fairfield who wish q box for oversea packages for the sol diers should communicate at once with Mrs. T. D. Temple. Phone Ensley 103
 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Two announcements affecting soldiers were made at Red Cross headquarters recently. One was to the effect that Red Cross chapter workers throughout the country had been requested to dis continue the direct distribution of draft ed mon of knitted articles made from materials provided !. by the Red Cross. The limited supply of yarn and the neces- sity of preventing Implications in the distribution of the articles is respon- sible for the suggestion. The yarn on hand, it is pointed out, is sufficient to provide for the requirements of the for eign relief and military relief depart ments of the Red Cross representatives of the latter department, attached to all camps and cantonments, will dis tribute the knitted articles among the soldiers from now on.
 The second announcement states that as result of an order, issued by the general staff of the army at the request of General Pershing, barring comfort kits from the personal baggage of soi- diers going overseas, the Red Cross has decided to end it's distribution of com fort kits to the men in the training camps Practically all articles contained in the Red Cross comfort kit can be obtained by the men in the camps and cantonments in the United States The rapid movement of troops to France ana the limited amount of shipping space on transports for the necessary equipment which the soldiers must carry with them prompted General Pershing to make the request. The war department has issued definite list of the personal articles each man may take with hims
 The Red Cross will, however, be able to arrange for shipment overseas. through the regular freight channels. of a large quantity of comfort kits for dis tribution through it's foreign commits sions. It has been decided to make such shipments because 1t is felt that under conditions existing over there Red Cross kits provide additional comfort Tor the men which is really appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
John Peterson Dead

Montgomery, October 29.-(Specia1l ! News of the death at Portland, Ore, of John Albert Peterson, son of Rev., J. A. Peterson of Montgomery, was re- ceived Monday. MT. Peterson died from the effects of influenza. He was widely known in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
800 Porto Ricans Arrive

New Orleans, October 2s.-A con- tingent of 900 Porto Rican laborers ar rived in New Orleans late Monday aft ernoon en route to Little Rock, Ark, where they will be employed in q nitrate acid plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
FIREMEN CONTRIRIITE

The sum of s16.S4 has been contributed by the firemen of stations Nos. l. and for the Red Cross linen shower. Mrs. William A. Walton and Mrs. S. A. Mid dleton collected the money and brought it to headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
Flu Restricts Traffio

Amsterdam. october 29.-Forty-fve thousand railroaders in Prussia have the influenza and traffic is much restricted in consequence. according to the Tage- blatt of Berlin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30
RED CROSS NOTES

The answer to the call for workers at central work room yesterday was most inspiring. Every woman came anxious to do anything that might be required of her. A vast amount of work was .ac- complished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

Iceland counts farming as one of her leading industries. She excels in sheea raising and in dairying. Iceland exports about s270,00O worth h-af butter in a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

Program For the Conservation
 Of Telephone Service Postmaster General Burleson's Bulletin No. A. dated August 15 l9l8 directed all telephone companies until other wise advised by him, among other things, as follows
 'To conne extensons andbe to imperative and unavoidable work requirements tai commercial needs of the country All companies should adopt suchrules regulations necessary and accomplish this result because of the difficult ties incident conditions of securing adequate supplies labor and transportation"
 In compliance with this order this company will undertake provide service promptly conditions will permit es sena work and commercial needs which vital com. munity welfare. . Possession of government contracts priority shipping priv eges letter other form of advice from the chief of government department certifying the necessity for the es abment of will be accepted evidence of need for 
 Telephones drug stoe offices or residences of doctors hospitals public utilities and such other businesses a to the community welfare will be considered vital conn., mercial needs. Initial stations extension stations for business resi- dence merely for the of the subscriber less coming within the classification above defined be installed.
 No applications service except those permitted under the order of the Postmaster General will be accepted In conditions brought about by war; it par cuary desirable that telephone conserved in every possible for by the and essential dusries and activities.
 Your ss%es % ~ E s:! s # % ss
 Postmaster General
 SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE N @ AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY NSgs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

Ole Miss, don't think dat Jes' bekaze CT Oman s Homely an Always has been dat she don't have de Same Heartaches dat CT Pretty Oman has; she's built jes' de same Inside! Yassuml
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-30

Those living in Fairfield who wish box for oversea packages for the sol diers should communicate at once with Mrs. T. D. Temple. Phone Ensley 103.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-30

Allies Of the Kaiser.
sheep-killing cur In America.