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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01

The outstanding event of the day there was the swift forward rush of the Bel gian and British forces in Flanders. Ob- servers here again saw more than a hint Of weakening morale in the German ranks, due probably to the fact that poor CT troops had been assigned to this sec- tor of the front. which long had been quiet. There was plain evidence also that the enemy was taken completely by sur prise.
 To support the wavering line, dispatches indicate that only tired out divisions from further south were available. The result was shown in the astonishing progress made by both the Belgians and General Plumers Second British army
 COUP ACHIEVED
 Even the penetration of Cambrai and the certainty of it's complete occupation by the British at any moment was over shadowed to officers here by the de- velopment of the northern flank of the lle-Roubaix-Tourcoing triangle by Gen eral Plumers troops. A strategic coup appears to have been achieved in this gene of the great battle which almost beyond question will drop the triangle of towns into the laps of the allied armies without the necessity of costly frontal attack. Roulers was reported in the hands of the Belgians and Menin about to fall to the British. The advancing lines are therefore already east of the triangle to the north and have severed the communication system on that side and brought the remaining lines under gunfire.
 This Lille sector is the most congested region of the whole battle line Situated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
HUNDREDS OF SHIPPERS

With the American Army Northwest of Verdun, September 30-(By the Associated Press, 10 p. m.)-In ridding the Argonne forest of Germans the Americans have been compelled to contend with hundreds of snipers, many of whom take positions in trees, endeavoring to pick off the ad- vancing soldiers. The Americans en- countered snipers in such numbers in one part of the sector that the infantry called for artillery which quickly busted the snipers by a barrage.
 Two complete batteries started action against the Germans today The guns and ammunition of these batteries were captured from the retreating forces near Cierges. Included in the captured equip ment were six 150-millimetre guns and 2i pieces of lighter artillery.
 American artillery had not come up when the capture was made. The offi- cers took quick advantage of the situa- ton and turned these guns on the enemy. using ammunition which they found in stacks nearby
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01

With the American Army Northwest of Veidun, September 30-(By the Associated Press. )-German infantry was reported by aerial observers today to be moving north along the Aisne beyond London, in the Argonne region. They were first seen by the Americans early n the day, and the French and American heavy artil- lery started firing all along the river.
 The Germans concentrated in the re- gions of Sommerance and Exermont Monday morning in such numbers that the French and American heavy guns Were turned upon these regions in force,. pounding them for hours. The observers We're unable to report the results of this fire, as mist and rain late today pre- Ya tied observation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
KAISER MEETS FERDINAND

New York, September so Emperor William and King Ferdinand of Bull garia had a most cordial meeting late in August at Bad Nauheim, according to German newspapers of September l, received here. At a conference of more than two hours the sovereigns discussed the political and military situation. In view of the situation of Bulgaria to- day after the signing of an uncondi- tional armistice with the allies, it is in- teresting to find a dispatch from the semi official Wolff bureau to the Co logne Gazette &f September 1 declaring that the conference of the Emperor and the King was "mbued with the firm resolve in mutual holding out in the defensive struggle of the central powers and with the spirit of faithful adherence to the we'll tried system of the alliance"
 The Emperor and King are said to have agreed fully on all pending questions. Emperor William gave Ferdinand stat uette of himself and conferred the order of Louise on the King two daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
KNEW AID IMPOSSIBLE

Paris. September 30.-The Temps says hat Bulgaria capitulated, knowing that Germany could no longer help her and she did not wish to see her own coun- try field of battle.
 Tn 1913, tEe Temps continues,
 fadoslavof Chen Bulgarian premier) avenged the ambush of General Savoft minister of war in the Radoslavotf cabinet and now the Malinoff- f-Savoff cabicet avenges the ambush of RaIo- siaNoff.
 While it is too soon to appreciate the full political consequences of Bull garias abandonment of the central powers, the newspaper concludes, yet lt IS plain that Bulgaria's action gives Ia Fatal blow to Turkey and perhaps
 renders service to Austria, as Aus
 ria now possesses an excuse for capi- tulation. which previously it Manted..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01

The situation thus described is one which was more or less general to the north of the old line, but nowhere was 1t worse than to the south of Montfaucon, where the advance was all the more difficult because the Ger mans did not evacuate this stronghold as they did other points, and from it's heights could harass the Ameri- cans indefinitely
 The troops had reached a point about half way up the slopes approaching Montfaucon and so far ahead of their artillery that it could not shoot with out danger of hitting it's own men, and a halt had to be called. F'rora above the Germans seemingly held the Americans at their mercy and hurry calls went in for the heavy and liz ht artillery. Then the right of way was denied everything but ambulances so that the guns might get into posi- tion.
 The artillery was still struggling along the unspeakable roadways> when the American troops pushed their way into Septsarges and on to the east to- ward Epinonville and on to the west of Montfaucon. Althoughsit had heen believed inadvisable, If not impossible. to storm Montfaucon without adequate artillery preparation, the indomitable spirit of the Americans would not suf- fer pause. Despite the check they had previously suffered, they stormed up the hill once more and entered Montfaucon. The Germans had lost their nerve when they found the Amer ican troops had advanced on either side. The enemy was thus easily forced into retreat.
 A. few hours after Montfaucon had fallen the correspondent went to the scene. A view of the town showed 1t far less damaged than those further to the south as far as the eye could see, and which are now merely crumb- ling masses of stone, with here and there lone chimney standing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
MUCH HARD FIGHTING

With the American Army on the St. Quentin Sector 4:3o D. m.-(By the As sociated Press.) The Americans on this front have been engaged in heavy fight ing throughout the day. There was much handto- hand fighting and large numbers of Germans have been killed, many by grenades and bombs dropped into the <dugouts of the Hindenburg system
 The Americans found it necessary to clear up portions of the Hindenburg line, through which they smashed their way. They advanced so quickly in their operation of yesterday that many Germans were left in the dugouts and some of these proved serious menace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
Remarkable Heroisn7
 and Efficiency ShoDn ByAn1erican Engineers

With the American Army Northwest (By the Associated Press. )-Hardly too much can be said of the remarka- ble and heroic work of the engineers which enabled the guns to be brought up below Montfaucon and of the gal lantry of the troops that stormed it.
 The engineers, for instance, besides restoring bridges and doing other strenuous repair work under shell fire over belt of devastation nearly five miles in width smoothed the way for the advancing supply forces by bridg- ing over gaping 15-foot shell holes, filling them in wit hthe plentiful rock and adding thousands of sacks of sand at the top.
 For days at stretch, with little if any rest and little food except for tIfe iron rations they had brought forward with them, these engineers have guard cd and tended the roads and filled in the ruts as fast as the heavy trucks made them far into the soft earth
 Now and again trucks have broken down and wagons have lost their wheels, threatening thus to obstruct all the vitally necessary traffic for ip- definite periods. As the French did during the battle of Verdun, the Amer- jeans have ruthlessly tipped over such obstructive vehicles reloading the car goes onto other trucks so that the vital supplies and ammunition might continue to advance
 Repeatedly trucks have been mired so deeply that it was impossible to throw them over to the side of the road In such instances new roads have had to be built directly across the she'll torn fields-not deliberate ly and carefully, but in 10 minutes time, and capable of carrying the tre- mendous traffic-and they have been built almost in the time it takes to tell 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
FAILS TO
 CHANGE VIEW ON
 WOMAN SUFFRAGE
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plause. Many senators opposing tLe resolution did not join in the final dem onstration.
 Alter the Presidents address the Senate resumed debate, while leaders recS nNassed senators to determine the effect of the Presidents intervention Champions of the resolution said they cln safely count on 62 of the s,en- att 96 votes, or two less than the rsou;sIte two-thirds majority. Oppo- sition leaders declared that despite the Presidents action, none of the 34 mem- bers heretofore classed as opposed to the resolution has given any indication of voting for 1t. With nine senators absent and paired-six for and three against the resolution--the Senate was said to stand 56 to 31, respectively, with change of two senators neces- sary to carry the amendment In spite of the fact, Chairman Jones of the suf- rage committee planned to press for final Vota
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
BULGARIA CEASES
 AS BELLIGERENT
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tSOhineuO From rage OheD feel that such resistance must be short. liye ed
 Nish must be taken at any event and at any cost by the entente armies, in opinion here. It's capture is necessary to carry out the strategic plans which have been formed for the severance of the communication of Turkey and the destruction of the corridor connecting Germany and Asia, which has been the dream of the pan-Germans. The city is on the line of the Berlin -Constant,- nople railway. In taking it the entente would obtain control of the sole prac- ticable route from Germany and Austria to Turkey.
 At present access also may be had to Constantinople by water through the Black sea ports and Rumania, but even this indirect line is likely to be cut soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
RELATED BULGAR STATEMENT

London, September 30.A Bulgarian official statement under date of Fri day received here today says:
 West of the Vardar our units are gallantly proceeding with the move ment planned for them despite the. fact that they are being harassed by the enemy.
 ''Betweenl the Vardar and the Struma there werefrear guard actions with flaa- tuating succeSs''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
MONDAY SERVICES
 AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

In the Catholic church the month of October is dedicated to the rosary and at St. PauPs, beginning today, services in addition to the regular masses will be held daily at noon.
 The Angesus. the rosary and the ltany of the blessed virgin will be said and prayers will be offered for the temporal and spiritual good of all our soldiers at the battle front
 The services will be concluded with the benedction of the blessed sacrament
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
RUMANIA TO COME BACK

Paris September 0.--SIIavasl.--Tak Johnsu former minister without port folio in the Rumanian cabinet, in statement made to the Intransigent, asserted that the effect If Bulgaria withdrawing from the war would be considerable in Rumania, where the en- tire nation hates the central powers.
 M. Johnsu said he was convincdl that before the end of the war the Ru- manian army would have once more the opportunity of fighting against the common enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
GERMANS AT SOFIA

Amsterdam, September 30-German troops arrivedfat Sofia Friday night, ac- cording to Berlin telegram to the Weser Zeitung of Bremen, which says: They were received with great enthusiasm by the population. Vienna newspapers here announced the arrival of Austro- Hungarian troops at Sofia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
COMPLIMENTS TO SENATE

Senator Phelan of California, demo- crat. referred to the Presidents action as compliment" to the Senate, de- claring the executive had arranged the question of Senator Benet of South Carolina as to whether the resolution was war measure. Senator Phelan called upon the senate to respond to the Presidents appeal. while Senator Beckham of Kentucky. democrat. ln- sisted that the resolution was not war measure.
 Senators urgine adoption of the resolution included Jones of Washing ton, republican,; Kendrick of Wyom- ing, democrat, and Frelinghuysen of New Jersey, republican.
 Debate is expected to close early to- morrow, as only q few senators have indicated desire to speak. They in clude Senator Martin of Kentucky, democrat, who is reported not to have disclosed his position on the resolu- tion. but who has been counted by op- position leaders as among their forces With the debate endei Senate leaders plan to begin disposition of amend ments and hope to reach the final roll call before adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
SARGENT FARE
PETITION DENIED

Verbal petition of J. N. Cornatzer general passenger agent of the Frisco lines, asking for permission to dis continue local trains Nos. 925 and 9l6 between Amory Miss, and Carbon Hill, Ala, was denied by the Alabama public service commission
 Cornatzer proposed that the people between these points be served by fast trains. but the commission ruled that because of the late time the trains pass these points the service would not be adeQuate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
Uncle Hiram and Aunt Lucindy

The Davises in this scream will be pro- decing clowns at the State Fair this year. They are heralded as the best and most laughable card in fairdom ana cannot be told from the genuine articles even by experts on makeup. Take in the fair with Uncle Hiram and Aunt 1.acindy They'll make you laugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
GRENADES USED

With the American Army Northwest of VerGun, Sunday. September 29.-(By the Associated Press.)--At one point in the center of the American line east of the Mouse the Americans were separated from the Germans today only by several vards.. This was on small sector about
 re-third of a mile in length,
 Nfter both sides had used their rifles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
FIFTEEN DECORATED

Washington, September S0.-General Pershing today reported that the dis tingIished service cross has been award ed to Is officers and enlisted men who were killed in action after performing acts of extraordinary heroisua. Among the heroes were Privates Emery Maherey, Atlanta; Marcus Armizo, Fl Paso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01

and pistols to no apparent advantage, a battle of hand grenades began. As trough they were throwing snow balls in winter the men on both sides began to hurl bombs. It was a contest that could not last long. The Germans soon had enough ~of it and fell back to positions beyond the throwing range of the Ameri- cans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
Bulgarian Peace Ouershado1ued by Wester,, Moues
Outstanding Event Yesterday Was Swift Forward Rush of Belgian and Brit
 ish Forces in Flanders

Washington September 30.The unqualified equalization of Bulgaria. great the effect the of the did not today distract the attention of officials for from the vital being in the great game the western front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
UNDERWOOD SPEAKS

Before the President left the capitol today, attack on the resolution from the democratic side began. Senator Under- wood of Alabama told the Senate that the resolutions adoption could not af- feet the result of the war. because the war probably would be over before the proposed constitutional amendment would become effective.
 There are three fundamental princi- pies upon which independent govern inent rests" said Senator Underwood three pillars of democracy anl anyone who destroys either of them will in the end destroy the fabric and the life of the state.
 First, there is involved the right of the states to control the police sys- tenn of the state. If you gave the fed eral government the authority to de- stroy police authority you tear down one of the pillars" For the fed aral government to extend the franchise to women in all states is the opening wedge that will ultimately destroy the police powers of the states. Senator local taxation is not involved in the resolution, he continued yet it's pas sage would mean that that power is threatened. The third pillar of democ- racy. he said, is the right for the states to control their own electorate, and by surrenderlng to the federal government that right of control is to thwart the will of the people.
 Senator Underwood said that at .he peace conference the United States Great Britain and France will insist on local self-government as the great principle of democracy He closed with a plea to vote on the resolution and end the controversy.
 Speaking ill opposition. Senator Smith of south Carolina declared it 'volative of every principle of Ameri- can democracy"
 Local self government he said is the bed rock of our democracy. while measure of this kind tends to take from the states the right which they possess and place them in the hands of the federal government Senator Smith said however he was not op- posing the right of women to vote. but merely the means by which they seek to obtain tba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01

three,-majority parties in the Reich stag at a meeting on Saturday arrived at an agreement locking 10 the form ation of a parliamentary government with a responsible ministry. accord ing to Berlin advices. This is to be accepted in part by the abolition of article of the constitution Autonomy will be granted to Alsace and Lor- raine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
TURKISH OFFER EXPECTED

London, September 30.-Strong belief exists here this afternoon that peace offer from Turkey is imminent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
Local Data
Examination for Postmaster

The United States civil service Gommis- sion announces an open competitive ex- animation for postmaster at Morris. Ala, on October 26, 1918, to be held at Bir- mngham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. September 0.-Weathef forecast,
 Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tues. day and Wednesday.
 Florida Fair Tuesday except showers in south; "Wednesday, fair.
 Tennessee: Fair Tuesday, slightly cooler in north; Wednesday, fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
FIGHTING RESUMED BY PERSHING'S MEN
 AFTER QUIET NIGHT
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avlators have propaganda in their pos session will be dealt with as special eases"
 the Algonne include u slight advance IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
BRITISH CONTINUE ADVANCE

London, September 30.--The British troops in the St. Quentin -Cambrai sec tor continued to advance today despite heavy resistance, according to Field Marshal Haig in his report from Brit ish headquarters tonight. Among her Villages they captured Thorigny Le Trcnquoy and Gonnelieu, taking mauy prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
INFANTRY MOVING NORTH

the western part and a more materia gain in the eastern fringe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-01
NO DECISION YET IN MOBILE RATE Burke and Quill Lines Are Granted Permission for
 Increased Rates

Montgomery, September 30.-(Spe' ciaL)-Pending the report of the pub lie. accountant, who is Investigating pany, the Alabama public service com mission will not render a decision in the case of the company, which is ask ing for increased rates on electricity served to approximately 94 per cent of it's customers in Mobile. Evidence in the case was heard late Monday afternoon by the commission, follow ing temporary disposition of the case of the Alabama Power company, which Is asking for increased street car rates over the Anniston street railway con, cern. The power case was taken un- der advisement
 INCREASED WATER RATE
 The commission granted the peti- tion of the Burke Packett company and the Quill line, steamship opera tors, for increased rates. The com pany operates boats on the TombigDee and Alabama rivers.
 SARGENT FARE
 The Alabama public service com nilsson at special hearing Monday gave the Montgomery Traction com pany permission to charge cents or. all lines, the increase. to become .cf fective on October ,. &The petition of the company filed several weeks ago, asked for charge of cents. The commission did not believe this a fair rate and ordered that the company give transfers over all lines and ss- tablish better service in the city. Cheap rate tickets must also be ch
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-30
HARTFORD POLICEMAN
is FINED IN COURT
After Delivering Prisoner, Copper
Imbibes and Tries to Show Our
Officers Something
Officers Something.

One of Hartford's supernum erary
policemen. John D'vinnie, was a
prisoners in police court before Judge
James T. Meskill this morning,
charged with breach Of the peace.
After delivering prisoner at Nor
Wich, yesterday, he came to New
Britain. How he ever happened to
come here he does not know He was
at the railroad arcade last evening
and one of the New Britain police
men, not recognizing him as broth
or officer told him to accelerate
himself The polite language Of
the New Britain officer nettled him
and he proceeded to show the New
Britain police force some new "ac-
celebrating movements" He whipped
cut a revolver Hartford police
departm ent and flashed his badge of
office. Immediately he was placed
under arrest and marched to police
headquarters. A charge of carrying
q concealed weapon was slated
against him but statute provisions
specially authorize policemen to
carry weapons, so the charge was not
pressed. D'Vinnie pleaded guilty and
Attorney Henry Hunt made a plea
for him. 1t was stated that OWN
ME had been drinking and in view
Of the fact that he will probably be
punished by the Hartford board of
police commissioners leniency was
asked. A fine of $40 was imposed.
Two boys were charged with hit
ting Joseph Ferretto of Lawlor street
with a stone. They denied it and
were let go with a warning.
Two others were charged with
burglarizing Fischmans store on
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-30
CITY ITEMS

Don't wait for the rush. Bring i'll
your Panama hat now. Conn. Hat Co.
-advt.
Harris Allyn Bryan has returned to
the L. S. S. Connecticut after spend
ing a few days at his home on Stan
ley street.
Centennial lodge, A. F & a. M,
will meet Wednesday evening. Off
GERS Of Harmony lodge, A. F. & A.
NJ, have been invited to confer the
degree. After the work refreshments
will be served.
Miss Lila H. Babcock, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Babcock Of
Iladlyn1e, and Bert Elton. son of Mr..
and Mrs. F. J. Elton of 3S Winthrop
street, were married at the Center
church parsonage by Rev. H. w.
NTaier on Saturday evening. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Goodale, Mrs. Goodale being
the hridegroom's sister.