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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
One Merchantmen Cites
 Battle to Submarines

large merchant steamship gave battle ,f New Jersey yesterday, according to H. Cole. The submarine was 3 same U-boat destroyed another big g in the same vicinity.
 planted two in the aft hold, two in the forward hold and two on deck. They were timed to go off in seven minutes and they exploded at the end of that time, Six minutes after the last one went off the ship went down bow first As she was sinking, the submarine sent a shell into her stern
 The Coles crew had been given time to escape, the captain taking his clothes and a few instruments, bEt the crew left without compass, drink ing water or life belts. They set sun course for New York, passed through fresh wreckage-which they took to be evidence of other vietims-and were nearly run down at dusk by an uni- identified steamship which failed 10 observe them. After proceeding ap- other five miles they saw an armed steamship open fire on the U-beat, which had not left the vicinity of the Coles crew. The submarine at once gave battle and this duel terminated with the destruction of the merchant man, as the latter disappeared ln planner to indicate she was sunk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
Emperor William Goes
 Near the Firing Line

Amsterdam, June 3-Emperor W1,- liam went close to the firing line dur ing his visit to the new battle front last week. according to an account of the trip written by the Emperor's ia vorte correspondent, Karl Rosner, of the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin. The Emperor inspected the captured posi- tions along the Chemin des Danes and ;st Fort Condo conyersed with General v@n Boehm.
 The Emperor watched the fighting near Soissons." Rosner continues, and several times went very close to this town. where a large fire was raging. He was recognized by troops just ready to march into battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
American Sailors Are HeLdPrisoners Aboard
 Enemy n1yU-BoatHDays
Survivors Arriving in Various Ports Tell of At tacks and Capture By Submarines Operating On Atlantic Since May 25-Danels Says
 Precautions Have Been Taken

An Atlantic Port, June S.-Fifteen sur vivors of three vessels sunk by Ger man submarines off the Atlantic coast and some of whom are reported to have been held prisoner Il days on the U-boat reached here late today on an American steamship, which picked them up after the submarine set them adrift.
 An Atlantic Port, June 3-Fifteen sur vivors of three vessels sunk by German submarines off the Atlantic coast and held prisoner for a time on a U-boat reached here late today on an American steamship to which they had been trans ferred by the submarine.
 An Atlantic Port, June S.-The naval authorities here took charge of the men. members of the crews of two schooners and an oil tanker. The submarine did not attempt to sink the steamship, a coastwise liner on which the survivors arrived here.
 New York, June S,-Forty- eight sur vivors of vessels sunk by German U-boats, brought to port today by q coastwise steamship, were landed to- night. About half of them had been pris- oners for several days aboard the sub marines.
 New York, June 9.-Three lifeboats with persons and other lifeboats apparently empty were seen afloat two miles off Beach Haven, N. J., this afternoon by a government airplane. Coast guard cut ters have gone to the rescue. Beach Haven is about 20 miles south of Barne- gat, N. J.
 New York, June 3.-Officers of the na- val intelligence bureau were understood late today 10 be trying to confirm re- ports that an engagement took place between American deStroyers and Ger man submarines off the Virginia coast this afternoon.
 Washington, June 3-No lives were lost when the tank steamer Herbert l.. Pratt sank off the New Jersey coast today after being torpedoed. An account of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

From. Chateau. Thierry. eastward along the Marne and thence to Rheims the situation is virtually unchanged from that of Sunday. The enemy now holds the southern bank of the Marne for a distance of about IS miles, but as yet he has made no serious en- deavor to cross the stream.
 The news of what it has cost the German armies in men killed, wounded or made prisoner in the present battle is reaching Germany through no jess authoritative source than the semi official NoFd Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. This journal prints a letter from a German colonel at the front who urges the people to bear their losses with patience and confidence.
 Little fighting aside from the usual small affairs between raiding parties is taking place on the Flanders front. The British have carried out success full raids on several sectors and taken nearly 300 prisoners.
 In the Italian theatre the operations continue of minor character.
 American aviators are giving a good account Of themselves over the battle line in France. Since April 14, when they first took the air in offensive opera tions, they have shot down at least 3s enemy planes and themselves only lost seven.
 Volunteer recruits to the number of 50.000 for immediate service with the Irish divisions are asked for by the lord lieutenant of Ireland in q proclamation. After this yecruitmcEt from 2000 to 5000 men monthly are asked for to maintain the Irish di- visions. Legislation giving land to men who fight for their country, is promised in the proclamation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

Although it cannot be said that inc Germans in their new offensive have been definitely stopped, there is, never theless. marked diminution in the speed with which they started out, and their gains since Saturday have been relatively small when compared with those of previous days.
 And, according to the accounts of unofficial observers, wherever they have been able since the stiffening of tfe allied lines to attain new positions, an exorbitant price in lives has been exacted from them. So great have been the casualties suffered that the Prussian guards division, the pride of the German crown prince" is de- clared to have been withdrawn from the battle.
 Particularly hard fighting again has been in progress against Soissons and Chateau Thierry, where the Germans are endeavoring to push further for ward to Paris, but not alone have the French troops almost everywhere sue cessfully withstood the onslaught. but on several sectors themselves have taken the initiative and gained ground. As whole the situation along this line is relatively unchanged
 The German war office at last had admitted that the allied line on the west has been reinforced by fresh units. but it asserts that they have ret been able to hold the positions to which they were assigned. Nevertho- less the fact is patent from an obser- vation of the war maps that almost everywhere in this region the German line. for the moment at least, is being hard held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
Summary of AM War NelUs

Germanys wolvethe submarines which have caused so much devastation during the preyng commerce the Atlantic just off the shores of the United States They known have sunk at least vessels only short distance of sight land off the southern New Jersey shore
 is feared that still other have been sent to the bottom by the maruder the which reported times during the ships coming from southern Thus far in the sinking of the their forced ake to theirs chine hoate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, June 3.-Forecast for Ala bama: Local rains and thundershowers Tuesday and probably Wednesday.
 Georgia: Scattered showers and thun- derstorms Tuesday; Wednesday fair warmer.
 Miss.sippi: Fair in west; local show CTS in east Tuesday; Wednesday partly cloudy.
 Tennessee: Fair Tuesday and probably Wednesday; continued warm,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
What Is vsprinw reverrS

It Is simply low Vitality, lack of Energy caused by impure blood, GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC re- stores Vitality and Energy by Purify ing the Blood and you can soon feel it's Strengthening, Invigorating Ef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

w. C. RoxeIIe-Aged 60 years, died yes terday afternoon at l o'clock at a local infirmary. Funeral servlces will be conducted from Lige Loys chapel tomorrow. Interment Will follow in Elmwood cemetery. He Is survived by his widow, Mrs Mary Rozelle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
Nine American Ships
 Known to Have Been
 Sunk by Enemy U-BOats

Continued from Page Oncl vessels. except the one man lost from the Pratt, were rescued.
 Tt appears that the schooner Edna. which was found bottom side up several days ago, and lowed into Lewes, Del, was alsO n victim of the submarine. The crew of the Edna have been lnnd- ed at New York. The master of the Winneceonne picked up the crew of the Hattie Dunn.
 "Nothing further has been heard from the steamship Carolina. which sent out 0 call Sunday after noon, stating that she was being sheiled by submarine. The Caro- lima at the time was reported in the same general vicinity as that in which the schooners were sunk the same day.''
 Meanwhile departmental reports from naval districts along the whole Atlantic coast showed fever ish activity among patrol fleets. From all along the coast armed craft are converging on the spot where the enemy was last reported. Seaplanes are patrOlling the mir seeking any trace. Every craft has orders to fire on sight mt any sus- picious object. Already they have filled floating wreckago with shot and shell in search of the foe, leading to reports of battles at sea from various points.
 Persistent reports that one of the two raiders reported had been sunk md the other captured. were in cir culation nearly all day. The de- partment had nothing to confirm them.
 Around the war and navy de- partments there was little evidence of excitement. Orders flashed out by Admiral Benson late yester- day, when the first intimate of the appearance of the enemy came, already had set every agency for protection of the coast in motion. There was little to do but transmit to the district commanders nll i'm formation received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
PERSONAL

Dr. Sam Igou. manager of the Ar hold Masberg drug store No. 2, was operated on yesterday at the Norwood hospital for strangulated hernia. Late report from the hospital is that he is re sting well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

ports through the danger zone on the other side without the loss of a man. there was every reason to believe they
 would be equally successful nearer
 home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

Mrs. Lillie B. Mitchell-Aged 20 years, wife of Frarnell Mitchell, died yes terday morning at o'clock at lo- cal infirmary. Funeral services VIII be conducted from the family rest dence PAPA Arcadia avenue, Ems ley Highanlds, this afternoon at ' o'clock. Interment will follow Ill Elmwood cemetery. She is survived bv one small child, mother and fa- ther MT. and Mrs. Charles Maynei four sisters and two brothers, all of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
OFFICIAL STATEMENT

"On June ?, at 4:30 p. m., I sighted a lifeboat with Il men. the crew of the American schooner Edward H. Cole. the Cole having been sunk by a submarine at 3;3O p. m., about 50 miles southeast Of Barnegat Light. At 4:30 p. m., when about 3S miles southeast of Barnegat sighted the submarine at about 509 yards. headed directly for the Bristol I managed to outrun him and reached New York
 The crew of the Edward H. Cole say the submarine was about POO feet long and was armed with two rifles, five or six-inch. About 3 p. m., June ?, when 50 miles southeast of Barnegat Light the Cole sighted the submarine on the starboard bow at 2o00 yards. He circled around, came up on the port side, and his commander told the captain and crew of the Cole to get in their boats, saving he was going to sink the vessel He then came aboard and examined the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
RAIDERS ARE FEW

At first, as the reports of sinkings be- gan coming in, there was talk of U-boat fleets attempting to block every em- barkation port to prevent American re- Inducements from reaching the battle front. As the tale of sinkings unfolded, however, it became probable that not more than one or two raiders were at work, and that the operations for yes terday and today were confined to q narrow zone off the New Jersey shore. Later came the landing of the men held prisoner for days on the U-boats and confirmation of previous rumors that three derelict steamers picked up off the Virginia Capes nearly a week ago had been wrecked by an enemy sub marine. That disclosed the fact that the enemy had been lurking 60. or 70 miles off the coast for probably two weeks, at least, hoping for a chance at trOOn shin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

Washington, June 3.-No lives were lost when the tank steamer Herbert L. Pratt sank off the New Jersey coast today after being torpedoed. An account of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

ships paper, and at the same time gave the captain seven and half minutes to leave the ship.
 COLE QUICKLY SANK
 He told the captain to get some clothes, but the captain was too busy getting boats ready to leave the ship. About 15 minutes after the crew got away from the Cole 1t sank Four bombs were placed on the vessel, two on each side, and some were placed about the deck. The submarine stayed still until the crew of the schooner rowed to the northwest. One hour later, when about four miles off from the submarine an- other steamship appeared close up to the submarine, which fired five times before she altered her course the men of the Cole reported. The ship then cbhanged her course, directly opposite, and, after running short distance, stopped. About 15 minutes afterwards we heard explosions like those that took place on the Cole, and then the steamer settled in the water. About 6:30 D. m., we heard firing a little more to the south ward and about the same time heard firing to the westward About we were picked up by the Bristol, and heard more firing to the southward.'
 DANIELS COMMENT
 Mir. Daniels pointed out to members of the naval committee that the state ment of the captain of the Cole that he had seen the periscope of a second U-boat was the only report indicating that more than one raider was off the coast. The close proximity of the sinkings to each other with the exception of those sev- era1 days ago off the Virginia Capes indicates the activities of single sub marine which has consistently saved it's supply of torpedoes and used only bombs and gunfire so far as known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04

Local Data } 24 hours ending at p. m.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
FIRST DETAILED ACCOUNT

The only detailed account of the raiders work reaching Washington was that of the captain of the steamer Bristol, which took the crew of the destroyed schooner Edward H. Cole to New York and whicn herself outran the U-boat. The navy department issued thee following report from the master of the steamer:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-04
DEATHS

James Ellison-Aged 39 years, died Sunday night at local infirmarS. The remains are being held by Lige I.oy pending funeral arrangements. George J. Shine-Aged 20 months, died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 1928 Thirty third street. Funeral services VIII be conducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Red Cross Benefit
Dance Proves Success

The usual Saturday night dance for
the Red Cross benefit at Carvel Hall
while a success was somewhat inter-
fered with by the rain, and the at
tendance was not as large as usual.
Mrs. Carryl Bryan, chairmn of the
Red Cross dance benefit committee
appointed for the evening Mrs. Bruce
Ware, wife of Commander Ware, U.
S. NJ, and Mrs. Joe Morrison wife of
Lieut.. Commander Morrison, U. s. N.
Both ladies worked indefatigably to
make the dance success. The sum
of $4,000 was realized for the Red
Cross.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Dec. II, 1918,
Dear Santa Claus:


Dear Santa Claus:
l am a little girl five years old, and
my name is Adele Tucker, and / have
been a very good girl this year, so !
want you to bring me doll, nursing
set for my doll, stocking full of good
things, and tricycle., but most of all,
my Uncle Wilbur who is in France.
Your good little girl,
ADELE TUCKER,
Ill Cathedral Street.
Annapolis, Md.
Dec II, 1918,
Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl six years old.
would like for you to bring me baby
doll, painting book, box of cray
ons, a gold ring, and nice box of
cherry candy.
Thanking you in advance, your little
girl,
EVELYN TOFFOLI,
Annapolis, Md.
Dec. IL, 1918,
Dear Santa Claus:
want you to bring me little stove,
set of dishes, scales, coffee grinder.
china closet, a rain coat and hat.
| am little girl, nine years old, and
live at Eastport. l have two other
sisters, and Santa please don't forget
them and please don't forget mother
and father either.
A Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year,
CATHERINE HURLOCK
Dec. IL, 1918,
Dear Santa Claus:
l am a little boy just seven years
old, and ] am going to ask you to
bring me a bicycle with brake and
an electric train of cars with plenty
of track and switch, and B. B. rife.
Goodbye.
KENNETH DAVIS,
90 Murray Avenue.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Edixd b MRS. EMMA ABBoTT GAGE

all evening by several ladies assisting
Mrs. Harrington, and some OF the
younger set
The reception was happy ending
to the first days session of the confer
ence of governors. all of whom were
warm in their praise OF the hospitality
of Maryland's chief and his charming
wife.
Tonight the governor and Mrs. Har-
rington. will give box party TO the
opera in Baltimore as another form of
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Little Boy Has
Birthday Party

Master Noble Russell, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Clifton ]. Russell celebrated
his seventh birthday Saturday after
noon by giving party to his young
friends, at his parents home, 152
Prince George street. During the
afternoon refreshments were served.
Those present were Elgin Burt, Revell
Moss. Marjory Moss, Edward Biles and
Eddie Bossett.
The little boy received number of
useful and pretty presents
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
GEO. w. JONES
Circulating Library

The following books were added 10 the
Library week ending Apri Q, 1918:
"The Dwelling Place OF Light" by WIN
6tOn Churchill.
sThe Inevitable Balance Sheet" by Ka-
trina Trash.
rls
"Long Live The King" by Mary Rob-
srts Kinehart.
cover The Top" by Arthur Guy Empey.
"Extricatng OBADIAH" by Joseph Z.
lincoln.
Kenny" by Leonora Dalryimple.
Ny Four Years In Germany" BY J. w.
Gerard.
where Your Treasurer Is." by Holman
bay.
"'fhe Crue In The Air." by Isabel o.
tranaer.
TERMS New Books. &c. per day.
Old Books. lie. per day.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Visitor Stricken
With Influenza

Mrs. Thomas E. Miller. of Branch
vile, who is a guest at the Hotel
Maryland. of the wife of the proprie-
tor, Mrs Norman Smith, has been
taken i'll of influenza Mr.. Miller was
called here Sunday by his wife's
illness
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Son Of Mrs. Van Ness
iii of Typhoid

A young son Of Mrs. Carroll Van
Ness, of Green Spring Valley, Balti-
more county. who is Ill of typhoid at
the Union Protestant Infirmary, that
city, is reported somewhat improved.
Mrs. Van Ness is daughter of Com
modore Theodore Porter. U. S. N. ire
tired) of this city.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Editor Receivers
From Long Illness

Many friends of George T. Melvin,
who has been confined to his home
several weeks by illness, are glad to
welcome him about town again. Mr..
Melvin, who is editor and proprietor
of the Advertiser, is able to be at his
desk and resume his duties after a
prolonged absence.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Child Welfare Has Good
Attendance Despite Rain

At Saturdays meeting of the Child
Welfare Clinic there were ten babies
present, but sthe day was rainy
one. this is considered a very good
showing by the public health nurse,
Miss Sutherland
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
The ID. A. X. Sends
Flowers to Governors

The Peggy Stewart Tea Party chap
ter. ID. A R. sent greetings yesterday
at the opening session of the tenth
annual conference OF governors. and
presented that body with basket of
red carnations and white stevia The
act on the part of the local chapter
was graceful one and appreciated by
the visitors.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17

Dec 16, 1918,
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am little girl ten years old;
would like for you to bring me baby
doll, carriage. and set of dishes, and
don't forget my sister, and niece, Eliz-
abeth R. Connell.
AGNES LOwMAN,
los Compromise Street,
Annapolis, Nd.
Dec. 16. 1918.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ am a little girl ten ears old Will
you please bring me pair of rubbers
and a new hat and skirt / will thank
you very much
Your little girl,
GRAYCE BOTELER,
200 West Street,
Dec. IL. 1918.
Dear St. Nick:
/ am a little boy eleven years old;
my address is 10 Brewer avenue I
want you to bring me a bicycle, a
pair of stockings. bugle. and a stock
ing full of goodies. Don't forget my
grandparents and sister
From your little friend,
GEORGE STEINBERG
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
VIII Entertain
PRESBYTERIAN Midshipmen

The first class midshipmen of the
Presbyterian squad, will be guests to-
morrow afternoon of the Rev. Maurice
S. White and Mrs. White at the Manse,
Duke of Gloucester street.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-12-17
Judge Moss Guest
OF Baltimore Friends

Judge Robert Moss last night at
tended the dinner given in Baltimore
by the Hon. Walter B. Brooke, prom
inent official of the draft board, of that
city.