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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
MISSISSIPPI MAN
 ' ONE OF FOUR ID ' RECEIVE WAR CROSS
ny Associated Press

With the American Army in France. May 0.-One American officer and three privates were awarded the cross of war at n hospital near verdun last evening for gaIIantry displayed in the recent raid by German shock troops on American positions. The awards were made by a French general, who was accompanied by an American gen. ernl. The soldiers decorated are:
 Lieut.. Harry J. Kelly, Ottawa. sHll
 Private DeweysD. smith, Steens. Miss
 Private George A. Hopkins. BaIti- more, Md
 Private Aloysius Brown Brooklyn, New York,
 Lieutenant Kelly and Private Brown are cited in an army order re- lceiving palm with the medal. The other privates are cited in the corps orders. lieutenant Kelly. and Privates Brown and Hopkins each lost a les Lieutenant Kelfy's citation reads
 Wounded in both legs and mada prisoner by five of the enemy he bravely defended himself and escaped with the aid of few men who had run to his assistance. Wounded again, he had to spend the entire. night at a trench end before it was evacuated."
 Lieutenant Kelly was reserve of ficer at Fort Sheridan
 Private Hopkins is a Spanish Amer ican war veteran and has. d son in France. He was cited as model of bravery.
 Private Browns citation reads:
 "He yaIiantly performed his duty during the German assault. He kiIlcd two Germans with his own hand when seven surrounded him and demanded that he. surrender
 < Private Smith was wounded while byayely defending his post
 The presentation took place in tLe ward of the hospital where the mon are being treated. the medals being pinned on their pa1amas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
MILITARY MISSION IN AMERICA
 IS NOW OPTIMISTIC

Washington, May 6.-The situation improved considerably since the iail- ure of the German drive of April 20. in the opinion of the British mI- itary mission here. Since the first news of the present battle, said d statement by the mission today, the German casualties have increased in proportion to the decrease on the al- tied side.
 The enemy cannot renew the offen- siNe. the statement said, until he re- Tlaces with fresh divisions these that suffered so heavily in the last battle The statement said:
 The enemy has not renewed his at tcck in France since his fifth costly failure on April g, when the divisions efgaged suffered so severely that they had to be withdrawn and fresh di- visions will have to be substituted be- fore the enemy can renew the offcn- siye. Since ihe first few days of the present battle the German casualties have been increasing as greatly in pro portion as the allied casualties have dc ci eased. and now with the French and fresh British reserves available the situation. though bound to be aIi anxious one for some time yet, has con- siderably improved
 Despite the ordeal through which they have passed and their casualties the British have never been in finer fettle. and all along the line is to be found the quiet confidence of men who have faced the worst and over- come it. and one of the most remark able features of the recent fighting has been the magnificent conduct of the new draft. These have faced the continuous deluge of shells and gas boniba rdments like hardened veterans. and their behavior has much to do with the high morale which parmeates all ranks at the present time.
 During the recent fighting the enc my's expenditure of ammunition has been enormous The intense lombard ment previous to the attack on the 29th of Anril. lasted for over 15 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07

Count CzernIn's visit was known only in the highest official circles and the fact that it was made is revealed now Tor the first time through a correspond ent of the Associated Press. who accom- panied the mission. The reason for the visit was that the Germans and Aus trians had determined to bring to a speedy conclusion the negotiations with Rumania, and had decided that threat delivered in person by the head of the Austro-Hungarian foreign office would be more effective than reams of 'docu- inents.
 Count czernn arrived in Jassy about February 9 and went straight to the King. His manner was stern unbend-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
ALL EFFORTS ID
 COMPUTE LIBERTY LOAN ABANDONED

Washington, May 6.-The treasury to- day abandoned all efforts to tabulate lht nations total Liberty Loan subscriptions because local committees reported they were too busy counting the great mum Der of pledges turned in Saturday to give correct amounts of the totals.
 Some reports today indicated that tn, otal number of subscribers might TUT above 100000, the treasury's previous estimate. It is now calculated that z, O00,000 people own Liberty Bonds of the first, second or third issue.
 A few scattered reports today raised the money total of the loan to nearly 8, 800, 900, GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
RICHMOND DISTRICT

Richmond, May 6.-Officials of the fed eral reserve bank here today said the fifth federal reserve district had great state in the district had gone over the mark set for it. Richmond subscribed more than s12,7ooOoo, compared with it's apportionment of sa,25l,ooo. Latest figures show the total for the district was $l59,- ooo, 0oo. against it's allotment of aSo.ooo, O00 Subscriptions by states were: Mary land, 440o0,Go0: Virginia. s37,000,000; North Carolina, s23 0eo 0c0: District of Columbia, s2c, eco. GOO. South Carolina, s1s,000,ooo; West Virginia, Si7000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07

l falling may have great deal to do with the delay in the German drive but the allies hold high ground from positions. which are generally in the lowlands. and have kept up heavy artillery fire in sectors where the Ger mans have been assembled or have been at work in bringing up guns for the battle which is virtually certain, to come.
 There is d feeling along the French front tha- the Germans may attack in the Ynres, Arras and Amiens sectors at the same time These blows, while car X fiod on independently, would really De phases os new attempt to cut through the lines in the Somme sector eliminate the Ar~as sectod and carry the high ground 10 the southwest of ypres
 It has been pointed out by observers that an attack on the Arras sector. either on the apex between Arras and Lens or on the sides of the allies lines as they stretch back from those cities, must come before Ahe Germans can hope to carry their advance in either Flanders or Nj. caryy much farther. It is reported that heavy forces are being assembled before Arras for the expected attack
 Little relative to the internal situation in Austria has come over the cables, but from serbian sources it is learned that on at least two occasions there have been clashes between the Slovenian popula- ton of that country and the Germans.
 The methods by which the German mill itary authorities have dealt with the Ukrainians have been denounced in hoth Berlin and Vienna by socialist leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
SECRETARY BAKER I SAYS COL. COOPER ! WILL BE ON G)B
 g.
 Denial Made of Rumor That
 Muscle Shoals Engineer Is
 Going Back to France VICEPRESIDENTMAkES RULE ON POSTAL RATE No Amendment Can Be Offered to the Postoffice Bill to Post pone Increase
pr INCH ". ,.nnrnTs.

Washington May --tSpecfaL) Sec retary Baker was surprised when in- formed by Senator Underwood of the rumor which has disturbed the people of north Alabama. The rumor was to the effect that Col Hugh Cooper. hydroelectrical engineer, ordered from France far the purpose of construct ing the Muscle shoals dam, had been ordered again to France
 If there was any basis for the rumor. the secretary was ignorant of that basis. He stated that Colonel Cooper had been assigned to the Muscle shoals work and intimated that hc. woull complete the job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07

ing, ruthless. He told the King bluntly that Rumania must conclude peace on Germany's terms immediately, and un- less Rnmania acceded to this pro- grammc the central powers purposed issuing uhase deposing the Rumdn- ian royal house and dividing the entire country between Austria and Bulgaria.
 The lsumania King saw no way out, and week later the formal peace nego- tions were begun.
 GLOOMY PERIOD IN JASSY
 The last days before the departure of the allied missions from Rumania, March 3, were a gloomy period in Jassy The court and cabinet had been in state of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Summary q the News
GENERAL NEWS


 GENERA NEWS 1-AlIied positions arc bcttcred. Efforts to compute Liberty Loan subscriptions Is abandoned In rush of returns. Lieutenant Stawgcrs from L0vndcA county reported missing In acc ton. c-Prcsident orders investiEat tion of aircraft programme charges. 3-Meth0disf slaymen arc fighting, for more power. e-J. n. McLeskey. prominent citizen of Bonx. under bond on sedition charge.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Sunday movie ordinance de- fented in election. Bonds and 3-miIl tax carries. W. M. Davidson injured In auto accident.
 sOO white seiectmen for Camp Sevfcr.
 FEATURES 4-EditoRiaI comment. G-Secicty and Dolly Dairy mplc. s--sw0rtS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07

The Canadans have appeared in the Arras sector farther south than they have been since the battles in this re- zion began March 21. This part of the line is most important, as it defends Arras to the southwest and includes localities such as Neuville-yitasse, Mercatel and Boisleaux-St. Marie, where there have been bitter strug- gles since the Germans launched their offensive.
 American troops on the French front not far from Montdidier have been un- der storm of shells for the last col- pie of days. projectiles containing high explosives being mingled with these charged with poisonous gas fired into the lines held by General Pcrshing's men.
 Along the remainder of the front i'll France there have been no engage ments of unusual character nor has the Italian front been attacked as vet by the Austrians who have assembled there. .s
 The British forces which have been holding the town of Els Salt, east of tho Jordan and northeast of Jericho, for about week. have been compelled again to abandon the place before sl- perior forces of Turkish and German troops. The British. however. are still maintaining their control of the crosa- ings of the Jordan farther south.
 
 From the official reports and dis patches filed by correspondent at the front there come intimatidhs that heavy fighting may be resumed at any timo. The fact that heavy rains are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
MARSHALL'S DECISION

Washington, May 6.--t Special. )--Vice President Marshall has, held that an amendment offered to the postoffice appropriation bill seeking to postpone the effectiveness of the zone system as applicable to newspaper circulation and ostal rates, would not he germane and thus subject to the point of order. Such amendment, therefore, will not be offered, and thus Postmaster Gcner-. al Burleson and Senator Hardwiels ot Georgia have another victory prlcti- cally within their, clutches
 The postmaster general was moved to institute the zone system because of his desire to operate the postoffice departments as | money producer, 1t being his computation that the gradual Increase of newspaper postal rates would increase income s4.9ooooo
 senator Hardwiek was moved. it IS thought, through a desire to punish newspapers. practically all of which op- pose his reelection.
 The ncwspape pers of the country. through their organizations and as individual in- situations, supported by labor unions en- 6nsSt 'HT Val iVus phases or newspaper making. have conducted live and extcn- sive propaganda, as many as 1000 tele- grams in protest having been received by Senator Bankhead, chairman of the post office committee. per day. It was the claim of newspapers that increased pos- tai rates, in connection with other in- creased expenses incidental to war, would put many of them out of business, and if by the zone system government al income was increased the net loss to the government. through decrease in their earning power. would more than counter-b balance the gain
 Practically every newspaper in Ala bama protested, although present postal rates will not be increased within ctr culation area of 900 miles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
GERMAN CLAIMS

Berlin, Sunday, May 5.-(Via London.) Repulse of Anglo-French attacks on the Flanders battlefront is reported in the official announcement by the war office today More than 800 prisoners are re- ported capture in the fighting. Increased artillery activity south of the somme IS announced in the statement, which reads:
 After the strongest artillery prepara- tion French divisions attacked our posi- tions on Kemmel Hili and near Bailleul, unsuccessfully. They were repulsed with heavy losses and left over 300 prisoners in our hands. An intended attack by an English division, west of Baileul, failed to develop because of our fire. South Of Hebutsrn (north of the Somme), strong British tl,rusts failed. The battlefront on both sides of the Somme saw a Ie. vival of artillery activity in the evening. It increased especially near Villers- Ere tonneux on the west bank of the Avre*
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Five Marine Casualties
 Are Announced in Report From France

Washington, May 6,-Five Marine corps casualties in the American expeditions ary forces were announced today by the navy department. Of this number one was killed in action and four died ot wounds.
 The list follows
 Killed in action
 Private Willard Franklin Clark, But falo. N. Y.
 Died of wounds:
 Corporal John Martin Gardner, Dunn, N. c. X Private Gregory Alan Dorian. Chicago. Ernest Peter John Peterson, Chicago. Leon john Roberts, Buffalo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Perry County Is "Okeah''

Marion. May 6.-,(Special.) )-The county wide pledge not to buy or sell any more wheat flour. which has just been cir culated by the local food administration and unanimously signed by Perry county merchants. is only another evidence of the loyalty of the citizens to do their all in every way for any cause which em- bodies justice. The food administration authorizes the statement that they ex- perienced no inconvenience in getting the pledge signed as each merchant seemed to consider it privilege and pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
THE ALLIED POSITIONS ARE BATTERED
 British Line Aduarced Bet1uee Son1n1e and Ancre
Canadians and Australians Harassing German Lines on Long Sector, and
 Considerable Gains Secured.
 Allied Slogan Now Is, Everybody Busy
Bx Associatca rress

London May 6-The British line has been advanced considerable between the Somme and west southwest of Morancour the official statement from Field Marshal Hag's headquarters today. The British positions in the neghbohood of Lacon and the Lave rivers the southern leg of the s salient Flanders have been improved the result of local fighting Paris, May 6.The office announcement tonight The arees quite heavily engaged north south the infantry action May Reciprocal artillery place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07

Davol valleys"
 London, May 6.-Via Ottawa.)-Corre- spondents in France state that the Brit ish gunfire in Flanders during the last three days has completely prevented any enemy movement on the British lines, while the French prevented an attack that was undoubtedly being prepared on their front by attacking first. Experts emphasize the difficulty of the enemy finding the target which is to take the allies by surprise. Certain points of i'm portance gre carefully watched and II other points are attacked the allied re- serves reach the battlefield as quickly as the German reserves.
 The experts are confident that Mount Kemmel can be recovered if the enemy fails to advance his line in this region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
SuFFRAGISTS LOSE

Washington, May 6.--(special) )-senate suffragists this afternoon missed a two thirds majority vote by one in an ef- fort to make woman suffrage a special order of business for Thursday.
 Senators Bankhead and Underwood voted in the negative Nevertheless, equal suffrage is now on the carpet. and beginning in desultory debate Fri day will so remain until disposed of.
 Suffragists believe that they can force the President to put the issue through the Senate, just as he put it through the House Anti-suffragsts believe that at present the suffragists are short two or three votes.
 Suffrage activity may prevent Alabama senators attending the dedication of the Birmingham postofflce. May 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Here is Hope for "Sinners''

Chicago May 6.Men who die on the battlefield, whether they are protesting Christians or not will be saved. Dr, John Thompson, secretary of the City Mission- ary and Church Extension society, told the Methodist ministers today Those men are in my, opinion as truly dying for mankind as did Jesus Christi he said
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
PALESTINE REPORT

London, May 6.--The British have with drawn their troops from Es-Salt, east of the Jordan, in Palestine, the war office announces. Nearly 1000 Germans and Turks and 2s machine guns have been captured in the last few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
FRENCH DAY REPORT

Paris May 6-After an intense bom bardment the Germans last night at tempted to carp out local attack near Anchin farm southeast of Amiens. To- days official statement says the enemy was repulsed completely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Run1ania11 Queen
 Stands For Allies
 hFace ofDanger
When Count Czernin Comes in Person to Be- leaguered Court With Ruthless Demand, One
 Lone Woman and Her Son Say "No'

 
 
  of Rec mission Rumana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
PHILIPPINES

Washington. May s.-Residents of the Philippines took s4,625,00o worth of Lib crty Bonds of the third issue, the bu- reau of insular affairs was advised to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-07
Summary Of News F,omAN War Fronts and Capitals
By Associated Pres.

Brsh lines aiong the sector the battle front in France
 Morancou between Ancre rer and have advanced their lines result assaults the leu
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-11-08
ORDINANCE NO. l25

AN ORDINANCE levying and impos-
ing tax of 312 mills on the
Dollar of the assessed valuation
Of all the property in the corpor-
ate limits of the incorporated
cities, towns and villages in the
Parish of Jeffesron Davis sub
ject to taxation, and a tax of
5 IL Mills on the Dollar Of the
assessed valuation of all the
property outside the corporate
limits Of the incorporated cities,
towns and villages in the Parish
of Jefferson Davis, subject to
taxation, for the year 1918, for
general purposes.
SECTION l. Be it Ordained by
the Police Jury Of the Parish of\Jef-
ferson Davis, State Of Louisiana, in
regular and lawful session convened.
that tax of three and one-half
(3R) mills on the dollar of the
assessed valuation, be and the same
is hereby levied, assessed and i'm
posed upon all the property within
the corporate limits of all the cities,
towns and villages in the Parish of
Jefferson Davis, subject to taxation,
to be applied to the general purposes
and needs of the Parish and for the
payment of all general and special ac-
counts heretofore budgeted by this
Police Jury for the year 1918.
SECTION 2. Be it further Or
dained, ETC., That a tax of Five and
one-half Is 1-2) Mills on the dollar
Of the assessed valuation, be and the
same is hereby levied, assessed and
imposed upon all the property out
side the corporate limits of the in
corporated cities, towns and villages
in the Parish of Jefferson Davis, SUBJ
ject to taxation, to be applied to the
general purposes and needs of the
Parish and especially for the payment
OF all accounts heretofore budgeted
by this Police Jury for the year 1918.
SECTION 3. Be it further Or
dained, etc, That the proper respec-
tive administrative officers of the Par
ish of Jefferson Davis be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to
spread the said levies as hereinabove
set forth upon the assessment rolls
for the year 1918, and to make the
collection Of the taxes herein i'm
posed according to law.
SECTION 4. Be it further Or
dained, etc, That this Ordinance
shall take effect and be in force from
and after its adoption and promulga-
ton.
Adopted September II, 1918.
ATTEST:
J. S. IRENE,
President Police Jury.
JOHN T. HOOD,
Clerk of Police Jury.
Yeas, z; nays, 0; absent, 2.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-11-08
ORDINANCE NO. 1872.

AN ORDINANCE providing for the
levying and collecting of taxes on
all real and and personal property
within the corporation of the
Town of Welsh.
Section /. Be it ordained by the
Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Town of Welsh, La, that for the year
1918, as per budget of expenses
hereunto attached, there be and is
hereby levied ten (10) mills on the
dollar of the assessed. valuation on all
taxable property in the Town of
Welsh, La.
Section 2. Be it further ordained,
etc, that by an ordinance adopted by
the Board of Trustees and the prop
erty tax payers of the Town Of
Welsh, La, on the 9Th day of Au-
gust 1913 providing for a special
electric light tax of five 81 mills on
the dollar of the assessed valuation of
the Town of Welsh, La, for ten
years from the above date for the
building of an electric light plant,
therefore a special tax of five (5)
mills on the dollar is levied on the
assessed valuation of all taxable prop
erty in the Town of Welsh, La, for
the purpose of retiring such bonds
as may become due this year and the
payment of interest on the same and
also interest on the different bonds.
Section 8. BE it further ordained,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-11-08

ETC., that by an ordinance adopted by
the Board Of Trustees and the prop
ertyowners of the Town of Welsh
La, on the 9Th day of August 1914
providing for special tax of five (5)
mills on the dollar of the assessed
valuation of the taxable property OF
the Town of Welsh, La, for the
building of streets, bridges and pub
lie improvements, for the term of
ten years from the above date, there
fore special tax of five 81 mills on
the dollar of the assessed valuation
of the taxable property of the Town
of Welsh, La, be and is hereby lev
led for the building and maintain
ance of streets, bridges and public
improvements in the Town of Welsh,
La.
Section a. Be it further ordained,
etc, that by an ordinance adopted by
the Board of Trustees and the prop
erty owners of the Town of Welsh,
La, or the 5th day of September,
1916, providing for a special tax of
five 90 mills on the dollar of the as
sessed valuation of the taxable prop
erty of the Town of Welsh, La, for
a term of fifteen years from the
above date, for the purpose of buy
ing a new engine for and charging
and extending the electric light
plant owned by the Town of Welsh,
La, title to which shall vest in the
Town of Welsh, La, be and is here
by levied for the purpose of retiring
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-11-08
Terms OF.
GERMANY

The terms of the arm
b congress by Preside.
5 follows:
1 1-Cessation of oper
Ind in the air six hot
gnature of the armist
4 Immediate evacu,
ded countries, Belg
lsace Lorraine. Luxe
bred as to be complete
len days from the sig
mistice. German
have not left the abo'
srritories within the
bin become prisoners G
PATTON by the allied
States forces jointly '
With evacuation and o
be regulated in acco
AOte annexed to the st;
S-Repatriation, beg
ind to be completed W
lays, of all inhabitant'
h.ies above mention
hostages and persons
convicted
4-Su.rrender in g
y the German armies