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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
THE Chicago Evening Post" writes

"The Chicago Evening Post" writes
in similar vein:
"Panic-stricken by the conditions within
her borders, Austria Hungary has sold her
self to Germany The last vestige of her
independence is passing in the conferences
of the two kaisers"
1t is generally agreed that Austria
will come out of the war with greatly
diminished prestige, whatever the gen.
eral outcome may be. "The New Re-
public" writes:
Even the dullest witted Austro- Hunga-
ran statesman must now realize that I'M
less peace comes soon, whoever wins this
war, the old Dual Empire must lose. After
two or three more years of fighting an AL
lied victory could not possibly leave condi-
lions in Austria Hungary as they were be-
tore the war. The nationality movement
has gained such momentum in the last four
years that it is even now doubtful whether
the rule of the Germans and Magyars can
be maintained except through the interview
ton of foreign powers; and no foreign
power will intervene to save them if the
Allies win. Either the empire will fall to
pieces a scheme Of federalism will have
to be adopted under which the empire will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

great laboratory at Cologne for the
purpose of developing methods for ex-
tracing the oils and nitrogen from coal
before burning it. The new laboratory
Is to take over the work of smaller
experiment station, hitherto in opera
zion at the mines, of firm. Matthias Stin-
mes, and carry forward to completion
processes already partly worked OUT
there. The Cologne institution will Law
special stress upon the investigation Of
the chemical properties of coal tar and
the development of processes for OBJ
tanning valuable products from it. One
OF the objects aimed at is also to gen.
crate electrical current at lower cost
tnan was hitherto possible with coal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

claim of Belgium to liberation and indem-
MITIGATION he was playing false to his ally,
the German Emperor, and working in Sc
cret against him. And now, find
ing himself powerless against internal enc
mics, forced utterly upon the protection of
Berlin for the maintenance of his dynasty,
he has atoned for his treason to his ally
in being hailed to this ally's headquarters
from the Austrian front to sign there
new agreement which amounts to virtual
cession OF part of his dominions to Ger
many"
"The Transcript" is certain that out
of the wreckage of the war Germany is
sure to emerge with the power of over
lordship over German and Czechish Aus
tria.
The event denotes the formal inaugu-
Yation of the "Mitteleuropa" plan, &C.
cording to the views of a number of
editors. Thus "The Kansas City Tines
thinks that Austria "has become mere
appendage of Germany, one of the
states in it's Mitteleuropa, a pier of the
bridge to carry Germany to Constanti-
nople." 1t adds: "Austria has lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
Beer May Be as Thin as
Possible!"

THE thinning down of German beer
has now gone so far, under the
great scarcity of barley and hops, that
efforts are making to fix a boundary line
between what may and what may not
be sold as beer. The matter was at
length brought before the War Food
Board in the form of question whether
a drink consisting of less than per
cent malt and hops should be still entitled
to the name "beer." The board replied
that the brewing law fixed no minimum
limit, and that the necessity for "stretch-
ing" beer as far as possible had caused
to be rejected all petitions for establish
Ing by law a minimum limit. Hence the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
Amateur Profiteers
THE German newsnanars ..n4;.,,o

ne herman newspapers continue to
print matter showing that food
prices in clandestine trade have risen to
enormous heights. At Berlin recentlv
s"lndilng operations in Dutch chocolate
were discovered, in which the price
ranged between 50 and $io pound. At
AllSie a woman farmer was sentenced a
month ago to two months Imprisonment
lor taxing extortionate profits on food
sold. She had shipped cherry jam to
neriln at nearly S. pound, butter at
the same price and cheese at nearly s5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

essentially plan for the Prussian hege-
mony OF Europe. Prussia rules Germany:
Germany, by agreement with the German
and Magyar minority, would rule Austria
and this central block would be irresistible
Middle Europe on these lines would mean
the continued vassalage of all the Slav
races, which would be kept weak and
divided like the present Slav races of Aus
tria and the Balkans"
"The Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
une" puts it in this form:
"Thus does the Kaiser by the simple
process of self-determination decide the
status of one more large and important
political division in working out the reali-
cation of his dream empire itteleuropa. !"
Some of the papers see in the event
an admission of the seriousness of Aus
tria's internal situation. "The Charles
ton IS. CO. News and Courier" saws.
eve are entirely justified in considering
Charles's trip and Berlin's announcement
another indication that the Austro- Hunpa-
rian pot has recently been boiling in a wav
decidedly disquieting to the militarists Of
both Vienna and Berlin"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26


Republican" thinks it propitious tilns
for the Slav peoples of Austria to RS
and adds that eff they are to make :
stroke for freedom now is their t1lnh
and the Allies will do their utmo@ Z
make an end of the new league agar
freedom"
"The Chicago Evening Post" cala ~ :
the breakup of the Dual Monarchy,
thinks that we have a special ~
toward the subject races of Auss
and we must do more than send w.
of comfort" it writes. "or the bow
hope will pass and there will settle
upon these peoples bsacker mie
Of despair than they have ever k
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
Haeckel Nears Ills
Eternal Rest"

nROFESSOR HAECKEL has re-
Gently addressed circular letter
IL to his friends to take last fare
we'll of them. In answering
their congratulations upon his eighty
fourth birthday he says that disturb
ances Of his blood circulation, due
to increasing weakness of the heart,
have grown much worse within a half
year. Therefore, he says, sit is very
probable that / shall pass to my eternal
rest before the beginning of next win
ter. Hence I avail myself of this op-
portunity to send hearty word of fare
well to my old friends and less intimate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

Germany Conscripts Austria" Ger
many Swallowing Austria"
The Tribune thus interprets the
event:
ut is essential to recognize that yor tn
moment at least the German has p.intsd
spon the map most OF that Mitteieurona
soloring which his earlier sketches fore.
cast in IN. years before the present con-
hict. Austria for the present 1t least il
falling into the scheme OF things DESIGNED
for it by those who prophetically outlined
the Pan-German empire that was to come"
"The New York Times" reached the
following conclusion:
ANYBODY Of any political or other intei-
Stgence In Austria Hungary knows that the
notleymonsrchy Is on ito last lsgs. Only
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
practically become Slavic"

practically become Slavic"
s'The Boston Daily Globe" interprets
similarly:
"A fifteen minute railway lunchroom %
the archaeological route through Con-
stantinople-that is what Vienna would b.
reduced to politically if the German sehens
should succeed"
Certain papers want to see something
done to prevent the permanent Prus'
sianizing of Austria. "The Springfield
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

acquaintance. take leave Of you by
repeating my cordial thanks and with
the assurance that I regard your con-
tinued lively interest in my studies in
natural history as the most cherished
reward for my sixty years work"
He concluded by expressing his hope
for the "early termination of this fren-
zied, Misunderstanding world war
through a warmly desired German
peace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

everything, including honor, and in its
resemblance to a doormat is not ap-
preached by any state in Europe"
Eho Springfield Republican" saws:
1.-The arrangements now being made are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

THE "Frankfurter Zeitung" reports
that a number of important COAL
iron and electrical companies of West
ern Germany have decided to establish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26

German papers are now carrying an ar
ticle with the caption: "Beer may be as
thin as possible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-05-26
TINE extension" of the Austro-
German alliance in political,

for period of fifteen years
has been widely discussed in the Ameri-
can press as one of the most important
events that have happened in the two
Central Powers since the war began. 1t
Is everywhere interpreted as making
Austria-Hungary practically the vassal
OF Germany. This view Of the matter
nnds expression already in such edito
rial headlines as these: "Foreclosing on
Austria" "Austria's Death Warrant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
Schools OUer County Ordered Closed
 By Boards Of Education in Order To Check Epidemic Of Spanish Influenza
DIR. DOWLINGS STATEMENT

Epidemic influenza or oaed Spanish influenza prevalent in Br as to be serious concern to all people and to make effective and eff spread will of all Dr. D. Bowling, health officer last night
 Tt dangerous possibilities effects death death follows illness The transmitted we'll contact The hrbored under favorable conditions others with all of it's evil effects.
 he assembly of people specially preds Crowded Being the infectious abundant coughing be condemned behind cloth handkerchief.
 Th effective the spread of such
 highly limit of with we'll this the all public assembly thought justified by uation has been recommended by the public health authorities
 Failure observe these will result heavy toll of sickness deaths other school children the closing efficient limiting the of the epidemic by keeping with others"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
of Birmingham. Alabama Statement, August 3t, 1918

There will be no Kiwanis luncheon today.
 Although notices we're mailed yester- day afternoon by Secretary Jeff Bailey of the Kiwanis club to the entire mem bership for the regular meeting of the kiwanis club today at the Southern club, at which time it was expected to have a big meeting due to the fact that the entire Liberty chorus had been invited to lunch with the club, Presi- dent J. Mercer Barnett last night called off the luncheon due to the epidemic of influenza, following the action of the county and city boards of health in calling upon the people of Birmingham for their cooperation in stamping out the epidemic.
 We always cooperate with the city, county, state and nation in anything for public good" said President Barnett last night, and though we missed our last luncheon on account of the Liberty Loan drive, I do not think it advisable to have the meeting Tuesday, and we will not have one so long as it could possibly interfere with any public health measures"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
Red Cross War Fund
 Offices Located in the
 sBrOwn-Marx Building
Payment of Pledges of Second Red
 Cross Drive Urged by Local Officials

The Red Cross war fund offices are now located at Room 506 Brown Marx building, and Miss Margaret Grogan, state campaign secretary, has charge of the work of gathering in the payment of the remainder of pledges made during the second Red Cross war fund drive.
 Miss Grogan states the returns on the pledges have been coming in splendidly. and numerous calls over the phone are being received from persons anxious to ascertain when and where to pay what is still due. All checks should be made payable to w.. H. Manly, treasurer of the fund at the Birmingham Trust and Savings com pany
 Paul Chalifoux. who was auditor and cashier of the funds. has been forced to resign on account of busi- ness interests keeping him out of the city and John M. Caldwell of Caldwell X Garber has been appointed auditor in chief and cashier of the Birming- ham chapter for this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
DIR. HOLMES TO TOUR
 STATE IN BEHALF OF
 UNITED CAMPAIGN
Local "Y" Worker, With Wounded Son, Will Arrive This Week
 From French Front

Dr. W. B. Holmes, with his wounded son, Grady Holmes, is on his way to Birmingham from France, and is ex- pected to reach an American port today. He has been campaigning with the Amer ican expeditionary forces as Y. M. C. A. worker and sailed from an Euro , pean port September 26, according to in- formation received Monday by Secretary w. S. Stallings.
 The united war work campaign will claim the attention of pr. Holmes short ly after his arrival in Birmingham. Be- ginning October 21, he will tour the northern portion of the state with w. Carson Adams. chairman of the state executive committee. and other war work campaigners.
 pr. Holmes and party will attend dis trict conventions in Jasper, Sheffield, Huntsville, Decatur, Cullman, Gadsden, Talladega. Opelika and Tuscaloosa. and war work rallies will be held at all of these cities.
 Grady Holmes, who was reared in Bir- mingham, where his father was a Pres byterian minister before entering Y. M c. A. war work at Camp Wheeler, was severely wounded in action lover there" and it is thought probable he will go to an army hospital when he arrives in this country with Dr. Holmes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
KEEP YOUR NERVE
 F YOU HAVE "FLU'' U. S. Surgeon General Pre- scribes Rules for Avoid
 ing New Disease

| Doctors disagree as to whether Il
 l is Spanish influenza of just plain old
 fashioned grip that is spreading over
 the country The symptoms of these
 diseases are practically identical and l the preventatives and cures for each
 are much the same. If you feel dizzy. | If you have pains in one part Of the body or other if you are suffering
 from sore throat. cold and fever, you have the symptoms of some form of grip. But dont-and this is very iln- portant-get scared. Keep your nerve above all things. Fatalities from the worst form of Spanish influenza are small and Just because you feel all out of gear ana have read in the paper where deaths have occurred from 1t, don't imagine that the undertaken is Knocking al your door. Rest, fresh air, and abund- ant good food will cure influenza in three or four days if the patient re- mains quietly in bed. The surgeon general of the United States has pre- scribed the following rules to avosd grip. influenza and other respitory diseases:
 i. Avoid needless crowding-in- fIuenxa Is a crowd disease. 2. Smother your cough anu sneexes-others do not want the germs which you would throw away.
 3. Your nose, not your mouth. xvas made to breathe through--get the habit. 4. Remember the three Cs--a clean mouth, clean skin and ciea" clothes.
 5. Try to keep cool when you y"u walk md warm when you rue and sleep. q. Ouen the windows--always nt home mt night; at the office when practicable. 2, Food will win the war If you give 1t n chance--help by choosing and chewing your food well. 8. Your fate may be in your own hands-wash your hands beiore eating.
 D. Don't let the waste products of digestion nccumuIate--drink glass or two of water on getting up.
 10, Don't use n napkin, towel. suoon. fork, or cup which has been used by another person and not washed.
 II. AvO10 uRnt ciOtueSs tiSht shoes, tight gloves-seek to make rnture-your ally not your pris- Oner.
 IF. When the air is pure breathe all of 1t you can-bPeathe deeply. After the drastic action of the city authorities yesterday in closing tnc schools, the Birmingham public is talk ing a very keen interest in the dis ease which is spreading so rapidly throughout the country. The public library has received a pamphlet from the United States pub lie health service entitled ''Epidemic Influenza" in which the malady Is fully discussed. the symptoms described d and treatment prescribed Copies of this pamphlet in quantity have been ordered for distribution, and until they arrive. the one copy nov on hand will he kept in the reference
 room of the library at the city hal for reference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
LABOR SHORTAGE IN MUN|T|ON PLANTS
 MUST BE FILLED
Meeting of Local Employers of NOnessential Plants Called by Tarrant for
 This Afternoon

For the purpose of canvassing the la bor situation in this district, State Di- rector George B. Tarrant of the United States employment service has called a meeting of employers producing nom essential products for 3:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. In a telegram received from Washington yesterday, MT. Tarrant was advised that it would be necessary to make an immediate shift of laborers from nonessential to essential work, and 1t is for the purpose of discussing this matter that he called the meeting for this afternoon.
 The telegram reads follows:
 Americas biggest shell loading plant is gone. There are other plants in op- eration, still others under construction. Work at all is seriously retarded by lack of labor The ordnance department states immediate labor shortage in ex- isting intuition plants, 199,O0O unskiled laborers. Even greater numbers needed for army construction projects.
 The only way to make good the loss in shells and to absorb the shock so that it shall not injure Pershings men is to fill this labor shortage at once In view of these facts a reallocation of to- tai labor demands among the states will be made at once. The requirements in your state will tax your utmost ef- forts. They can be filled only by getting men from nonessentials Community ia bor boards must expedite conbing non essentials and replacing men by women Make clear to people of your state their duty in the emergency. Element of risk in shell loading plants will deter no reaI man or woman Americans are~ not afraid, either in the trenches or at posts of danger at home. SMITH"
 E. J. Rowe, l. F. Young and R. T. Francis, members of the federal com munity labor board, are expected to he present at the meeting. This commit tee under authority conferred upon II by the department of labor, will pass upon the question of essential and non- essential employment
 Secretary Swan of Mir. Tarrants of- flee stated yesterday that there is shortage of 750O laborers in essential in- dustries, such as coal and ore mines furnaces and other plants making war materials or products, in the Birmins- ham district, and that in his opinion there are not enough men in the dis trict engaged in nonessentials to make up this shortage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
SPECIAL COMMITTEE
 TO SURVEY ROUTE

The special committee appointed hy the National Bankhead hignway 10 survey the route between Memphis and Fl Paso will start from Memphis next Tuesday. Secretary Houston of the department Of the interior has ap pojnted Morris O. Eldridge of the bu- reau of public roads and engineering as the governments representative on the committee and he will join the pathfinding party at Memphis on the 18th
 President T s. Plowman and Secre- tary Rountree will leave Birmingham next Monday and accompany the com mittee on it's five weeks of inspection and surveying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08

The majority of the children were ac- companied by grown people, who seemed to have caught the spirit of the chil- dren and were enjoying the many at fractions with the youngsters.
 AIRMEN THRILL CROWDS
 Lieut.. w. L. Harris and Lieut.. Frank Wilbourne, accompanied by c. o. Blakes- ly, M. s. E., and w. G. Montgomery, M. s. E.. arrived at the fairgrounds shortly after noon having made the trip in less than two hours. They gave a most thrilling aerial exhibition and as they scared heavenward then dropped and made several turns the vast crowd was electrified. The airmen did every aero batic stunt known to the expert and on various occasions as they made a dive downward then several loops the audi ence was held breathless fearful for the safety of the birdmen. They will ap- pear on the programme daily and will continue to give exhibitions of their dar- ing deeds in the air
 Lieutenant Caldwell, who was expect ed to make the trip to Birmingham yes- terday. was slightly injured in a fall Sunday, but expects to arrive here the latter part of the week with another contingent from Taylor field.
 The running race yesterday was won by F. G. Cole, ridden by Schlessinger, who made the three-fourths mile dash in 1:2, Gray's Favorite coming in second and Dick Horn last.
 FREE ATTRACTIONS
 The free attractions are the best ever offered by the fair management, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
MERCHANTS TO
 CONSERVE PAPER

The Chamber of Commerce is having printed several hundred cards for dis tribution among the merchants calling upon them to conserve wrapping paper These cards will be duplicates of cards sent out by the government.
 They appeal to the merchants to use as little paper as possible in wrapping parcels. When received by the mer- chants 1t is expected, says General Man. ager P A. Fenimores of the Chamber of Commerce. that they will hang them in conspicuous places in their stores. where all customers may see them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
LUNCHEON TODAY AT 12:3O FOR PREACHERS
 METHODIST CHURCH
Bishop Gore Will Be Present to Con fer With Ministers of
 the District

A luncheon will be given at the First Methodist church Tuesday at 12:30 o'clock complimentary to all pastors of the city by friends of the preachers.
 All regular pastors of any and all de- nominations including the Catholic priests and Jewish rabbis are invited. It is civic gathering for international purposes. England, will be present and all minis iers are invited to be present and meet Bishop Gore, who will confer with and deliver special address to the min isters.
 No further invitation will be extende ] the ministers than through the press, but they are all urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
Johnson Recovering
 From Pistol Wounds

is alleged to have been shot by B. G. George, following quarrel between Johnson and Georges wife Sunday, was much improved at a late hour last night The shooting occurred on the Shades
 Valley road. while the parties were re- turning from Ashby to Bessemer in an automobile. George was arrested and placed in the city jail, charged with assault with intent to murder. He was transferred to the county jail yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
TODAY'S PROGRAMME

Gates open at o'clock Inspection of exhibits at 10 o'clock Band concert in front of grand stand 80 o'clock. Horse racing at :45 o'clock Hippodrome acts in front of grand stand at o'clock Daylight fireworks at 2:30 o'clock. Horse racing at o'clock. Auto polo in front of grand stand at 80 o'clock Exhibition by government aviators at 45 O'clock. Band concert in front of grand stand at o'clock Hippodrome acts at 7:30 o'clock. Auto polo at 8:30 o'clock Fireworks at 45 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08
GRAND JURY WILL MAKE FINAL REPORT

The grand jury of Jefferson county re- convened yesterday morning to wind up the business for the summer term, and will probably make final report this week. A numbers~ of important cases will com1 before the present session of the grand jury for investigation.
 The several divisions of the circuit court will convene next Monday, and the regular dockets will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-08

The sudendous fireworks display which concluded pro- gramme of opening day at the Alabama State Fair wit messed by than 38 1000 persons who praise of the fair and the largest
 its history All attendance opening day were broken and long before oock crowd of school children gathered and the gates opened at 830 Cold 1915 Twenyeighth street south the first to enter