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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
 BETTER OVER STATE
 TO SOME EXTENT

Montgomery, October 13-With only meagre reports from points throughout the state today. it was indicated that the influenza situation had bettered to some extent in a number of localities, although conditions remain serious at Huntsville, where more than 80 deaths have occurred in week. There were 13 deaths in that city Saturday but no reports as to fatalities today.
 At Camp Sheridan there was a marked decrease in the number of new cases 151 being reported, while 174 men were discharged from the base hospital. There were, however, five deaths at the camp during the "A hours ending at noon to- day. Those from southern states who died of the disease, which had gone into pneumonia, were Privates James Evans Galveston, Tex; Ben Holloway, Bydee, Tenn; Thomas Miles, Frankfort Ky, and Horace s. Gibson, Tunnelton, W. Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
FEEL MISERABLE
 FROM THAT COLD?
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 New Discovery

Nobody should feel perfectly mis- erable' from a cold, cough or bronchial attack for very long. For it takes only a little while to relieve it and get back on the road to recovery when Dr. Kings New Discovery is faithfully used. It soon loosens the phlegm, re- lieyes irritation, soothes the parched, sore throat, brings comfort.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Whole German Front From St. Gobain to
 the Argonne Cracks
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mans appear thus far to have kept their retreat in hand with the greatest skill.
 At Vouziers yesterday evening when the French entered the town blankets, pillowcases and household linens Of all kinds were lying in the streets. having been collected by the German booty de- tachments whose work was interrupted by the rapid advance of Gouraud's troops. The French troops not only saved part of the booty of Vouziers that was ready for shipment to Germany, but the in terrupted work of destruction through out the region in the bend of the Afsne, liberating a number of the villages, some of them virtually intact, and freeing about 5000 civilians from German domi- nation.
 Some houses were still burning in Vouziers last evening, and German shells were falling in the town. Ob- servation in the parts of the village which could be visited indicates that the damage is only partial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
VIGOROUS OPPOSITION

The enemy occupied strong positions on the right bank of the Aisne to the east, where he opposed vigorously the efforts of the French to effect crossing. passage. however, was forced this morn- ing and a footing gained on the east ern bank.
 The fifth army has continued its ad- vance toward Laon, meeting only with the opposition of rear guards, composed of machine gun sections. The German artillery has endeavored to hinder the construction of bridges across the A1sne.
 North of the Disc the enemy appears to be digging in in front of General De- beny's forces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Significant Point
 of Germany's Reply
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that some reference to the situa-
 ton would be made in the sermons
 London Times says:
 "Germany has extended it's hand in surrender not to the foes who hammered her into submission, but to the one en- erny who she has only mildly offended and whose personal claims for damages will necessarily prove the most moderate. Yet. no surrender could be more com plete, more sudden and for these req sons, we most hold it in suspicion.
 The Times thus summarizes it's views on the latest German peace move. Con- tinuing. it adds:
 "Many rivers of blood have soaked into the soil of France and Belgium since President Wilson enunciated his IA points. The rayages of Atilla and even tnose or the earlier stages of the German lnva- sion and occupation have been cast lnto the shade. Yet the 14 items which ser many now accepts contain no specific provision for any single one of the man fold crimes, nor do they make any ref erence to the arraignment Of the master criminals who inspired the organized atrocities.
 aBefore President Wilson accepts the role of intermediary now thrust upon him we trust he will see fit to remmd the German chancellor that each ana all Of these proplcihs ihuse
 SUNDAY OBSERVER
 America, it is recognized. has saved tha cause of the allies, the Sunday Ob- server says, but it points out tnat wlen- out Great Britain not even America could have saved it any more than it could have been saved without France ana that the part played by each or these countries has been vital.
 s"Tha Huns suggest that President VII son bring about a meeting of mixed commission for making necessary ar arrangements concerning evacuation. what ever that means says the Weekiy DIS patch. "To this the answer is Get out No arrangements are necessary Men who believe in God cannot bargain with fiends who sank the Leinster.
 The willingness of the German chan cellor to accept the Presidents 14 points leaves Germany in a very chastened spirit the Lloyd News says. But it does not follow that President Wilson will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
5000 CIVILIANS RELEASED

With the French Army in France, Oc- tober 13. D .m.-(By the Associated Press )-General Gouraud's troops, Ill pursuit of the Germans, have reached the banks of the Aisne in the bend that passes south of Rethel and Chateau For cien. Five thousand civilians have been liberated in the villages and towns taken from the Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
BRITISH NOBLEMAN DIES OF INFLUENZA

Washington, October 1S.-Capt. Angus Macintosh, honorary attache of the British embassy here, and son-in-law of the Duke of Devonshire, governor general of Canada. died at his home here today of pneumonia, following in- fluenza.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Local Data
Germany's Diplomatic
 Front Is Flexible
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considers that Germany is working for her own salvation and seeking a separate peace through the United States in oroer to protect her own interests, Turkey not being officially at war with America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
FURTHER PROGRESS

London, Oct. 13-Further progress has been made by the British northwest of Douai and along the Selles river to the region of Solesmes, according to Field Marshal Haig's communication issued to- night.
 Several additional towns have been cap- tured and prisoners have been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
DEATHS

Frank Ward Cayce-Aged about g years. died in Columbia s. C., Friday. Remains were received by Lige Loy last night. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence of Mrs. Cayce's sister, Mrs. D. w. Wood, 1923 Twenty-ninth street, north, this after noon at 2:3O o'clock Internent in Elm wood cemetery The following will be the pallbearers: B. H. Cooper, S. l.. Winter, John Black, Jr., John Dwyer, J. c. Bowling, J. E. OZburn, E. A. Hamilton and Thomas H. Sims. Mrs. Martha Baker-Age A years died at her residence, 1271a Twentieth street, south. Saturday night. Funeral ar engagements will be announced later by Lige Loy.
 E. G. Nesbitt-Aged 23 years, died in Philadelphia October g. Body was re- ceived by Johns last night. Funeral services will be held from Johns chapel at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Inter ment in Elmwood.
 Miss Mary Rumph-Aged S7 years, died at the family residence, 320 Summit avenue, yesterday morning. Funeral 'services will be held from the resi- dence at o'clock this afternoon. She is survived by her father and mother. Mir and Mrs. c. NJ Rumph, and one brother and two sisters. 1ntement in Elmwood cemetery
 Hewitt Laird-Aged F years, died at local infirmary Saturday night. Body will be sent to Sipsey by>Loy this aft ernoon for interment.
 James H. Conkeu. Sr.-Aged 70 years, died at his residence at Forrest station yesterday afternoon. Funeral arrange nents will be announced later by Johns. Charles c. Teel-Aged 35 years. died at local infirmary yesterday afternoon. Body will be sent to Lomax by Johns this morning for interment.
 John F. Darrah-Aged 39 years, died at a local infirmary Saturday afternoon. Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later by Johns.
 Mrs. Helen k. ID. Likis-Aged 29 years, died at a local infirmary yesterday. Funeral services will be conducted from Johns chapel this afternoon at o'clock. Interment in Eln1wood cemetery Jacob Pumelia-Died yesterday of pneu- monia at the family residence, l21 Ave nue |, Ensley. N.He is survived by his widow and three children; one brother, Joseph Pumela, and three sisters, Mrs. Louis Meanza, Mrs. Sam Marine Of Ens!ey, and Mrs. Jennie Ditano Of New Orleans. Funeral services tomorrow afternoon with, the Italian societies or Birmingham and Pratt City in charge Richard R. StOtlar-Aged 31, died last night at a local infirmary from pneu- monia He is survived by his widow and young child; his parents, MT. and Mrs Stotler Of Illinois. and other rela- tives. Pending the arrival of his par ents no funeral arrangements nave been made,
 Katherine Gurley-The 1S-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Ben T. Gur- ley, died at the family residence in Pratt City yesterday morning. Funerai services this afternoon at o'clock, the Rev Mir Hill officiating. InterMenf at Greenwood cemetery.
 James H. Danlei-Aged 39, died of pneumonia yesterday at the family res idence l07 Seventy-first street, north. He is survived by his widow and one child, and two brothers. Ebert Daniel of Birmingham and w. T. Danlei or Mobile Funeral services at the resi- dence this afternoon at o'clock. Inter- ment at Forest Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
GERMAN BRAGGADOCIO

Basel, Switzerland, October B.-A dis hatch received here from Berlin says the conservative party in the German Reichtag has published the following declaration concerning the German re- nly to President Wilson's questions:
 "Our armies are still far in enemy country. Before any honorable peace and the integrity of the empires terri tory is guaranteed all abandonment of German soil may be fatal and is irrecon cilable with German honor.
 Numerous patriotic societies await with us a declaration from the German goyernment saying it will not yield upon these points The German people are resolved to defend the sacred soil oi their country to the last man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
LAnN sIIRRENDERS

With the French Army in France, oc- tober 13.-Laon. the last of the group or natural obstacles forming the keystone of the German defense in France, has been taken without a fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
Believed President Will EX- press Views to Country on Peace Proposals
 Through Congress
CONSIDERATION OF BIG EMERGENCY BILL
 ABOUT COMPLETED
Investigation of Charges That Liquor Interests Furnished Money to Buy Washington Times Up
 in Senate Tuesday

Washington, Ocotber 13.--Wifh lit- tie, important Legislation planned for the week, discussion of the German reply to President Wilson's note is expected to overshadow nlI other mat ters when Congress convcnes toraor- row. It was considered probable to- night thnt the President early in the week might express his views the peace proposals to the country through Congress. The Senate, it was consid. cred likely tonight, might give over the entire session tomorrow to diseus- sion of the German reply.
 Consideration of the s9,00o, 900 0O0 army emergency appropriation bill has been virtually completed by the House ap- populations committee and it is believed the measure can be reported to the House Wednesday, Chairman Sherley ex- pects at least two days will be required for the House to pass the bill. While the Senate committee will act without delay on the measure, Majority Leader Martin said tonight the bill could not be taken up in the Senate before next week at the earliest. In the meantime the Senate probably will continue its tAlcC-udy FectSSeS.
 CIVIL SERVICE BILL
 Senator McKelar of Tennessee will call up the civil service retirement bill when the Senate meets tomorrow, but discussion of the German peace note doubtless will block consideration of the measure. The House will begin consider ation of the Senate resolution establish ing an officers reserve corps of the pub lie health service.
 Revision by the Senate finance com. mittee of the House draft of the war rev. enue bill will be continued this week. Chairman Simmons is uncertain when the work would be completed, although rapid progress was made last week.
 TIMES INVESTIGA ATION
 Investigation of charges that the liquor interests furnished the money with which Arthur Brisbane purchased the Wash 1ngton Times will begin before the Sem ate subjudiciary committee Tuesday, with A. Mitchell Palmer, alien property custodian, and Alexander Konta of New York, as witnesses. The inquiry resulted from charges made by Mir Palmer in the speech recently in Harrisburg, Pa. Mir. Konta will appear at his own request for the purpose of explaining a letter sent by him to Bernard Dernberg, Ger man propagandist, reviewing the news paper situation in New York and the possibilities of a newspaper being &C., quired there by German interests. A copy of the letter was transmitted to the committee by MT. Palmer, with oth- CT documents relating to the purchase of the Times by MT. Brisbane.
 Senator Shields of Tennessee, chair man of the Senate conference committee on the waterpower bill, expects to call a meeting of the eonferees Wednesday in the hope of reaching a final agreement. The commerce committee will resume discussion of the emergency waterpower bill, enactment of which is being urged by Chairman Baruch of the war indus- tries board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
PEOPLE WILL RESPOND

From other districts here came as- surances that the people, equal to every test heretofore, would respond patrioti- cally and literally and provide the tre- mendous sum needed to carry on the war to a successful end.
 From scattering official returns re- ceived here today on subscriptions taken shortly after noon yesterday, the treas ury announced that approximately 2,500, . 0Oo.OOO had been subscribed through ln- corporated banks and trust companies. With reports in previous campaigns as a basis, it was fair to assume, the an- nouncement said, that the total was rot far short of S3,O00,000,O00. Thousands of new volunteers will begin work in every district tomorrow. and while II IS realized here that the task assigned Tor the closing week is stupendous, there was hopeful feeling at headquarters that the country would go over the top.
 RETURNS SHOW GAINS Returns tonight showed the following gains by districts for Saturday:
 New York, $49,O00, GOO; Chicago, S2a, ,Ooo,- GOO Cleveland, S22.000,000; San Francesca. s1s. .gO0OO0: Philadelphia. sf6,0o0,OO0; Kan sas City, $14,ooo,ooo. :.
 Although official figures on sales In the St. Louis district for Saturday are unavailable, it apparently still leads all districts in the per cent quota subscribed. Ii had 70 per cent of it's quota on Fri day. The city of St. Louis, despite the ,rfluenza. has 61 per cent of it's quota.
 Atlanta said 1t hoped sl00.0o0,oo0 of US s1eo GOO eco quota had been subscribed, al though it's official figures are below this amount by 50 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14

recommended that the entente grant an armistice without solid guarantees TO grant an armistce now would avert the impending German military disaster. Therefore, suspension of hostllities must he accompanied by some visible signs of defeat such as the occupation of Metz and bridgeheads at the Rhine. Mar shal Foch can be trusted not to allow Germany to trick him.
 NATIONAL NEWS The National News says apparently tha Potsdam powers failed to realize ibev are not and are never again likely to be i'll a position to suggest any con- ditions. The only peace possible is that dictated by the allies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
REPRESENTATIVES, TESS
Can Use COnfiscated
 Liquors for Influenza

Columbia. S. C., October 1s.-In an opin- ion given today, Thomas H. Peoples attorney general of South Carolina, held that liquors seized by the state may be used in the fight now heinz conducted in South Carolina in the epidemic of influenza. It can be procured only by prescription of reputable physician, approved by the chairman of the civilian relief committee of the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
D. P. Toomey Dead

Dallas. Texas. October 13.-D. Prescott Toomey managing editor of the Dallas Morning News, died in his residence here today
 man of the Associated Press Managing Editors Association of the Southwest, was born near Homer. La. December D, 1888. and began work with the News when he was 21 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 13.-Foreeast for Alabama, Mississippi: Fair Mon day and Tuesday; not much change Iii temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair and somewhat cool CT Monday; Tuesday. fair.
 Georgia: Fair Monday and Tuesday, not much change i'll temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
MILITARY SUCCESSES FIRST


 to be enthusiastic over the German reply to President Wilson's note. More space is given to the news of the military successes won by the allies than to the discussion of the German document.
 Tn the popular discussion of the re- rly the suspicion persists that Ger r1any is evading the issue in some respects, at least, the feeling being that she has not gone far enough. It is pointed out that the German constitution is as yet unchanged, and that if it may be said the gov ernment is responsible to the people, it is likewise responsible to the Em- peror.
 SURRENDER TO FOCH
 It is further inquired if there is to be a surrender why should it not be a surrender to Marshal Foch, the all lied commander in -chief, who alone can accept the kind of a surrender the allies desire. It is contended in some quarters that since Germany's response is an admission of military defeat, there ought to be & military surrender. Since victory is with the allies, it is held, they should retain it, and not allow themselves to be drawn into a battle of diplomacy.
 FRENCH PRESS COMMENT
 Germany has lost the war;" says L'Homme Libre, Premier Clemen- ceaus newspaper. "She has replied and not replied. By the single, soli- tary fact that she desires to engage in conferences over an armistice she proves that she is in urgent need of suspension of hostilities. She asks cessation of hostilities as an admission that she is through
 LEclair says:
 If MT. Wilson is satisfied with Germany's answer and transmits the request for an armistice to the allies, there will be a diplomatic battle to win. We must not undertake any thing that savers of negotiations. The military must announce the condition of the suspension of arms. One single man must speak-Foch.
 The Matin says:
 The idea of a representative com- mission denotes desire to nego- tiate on an equal footing. There are only two personages in an armistice, namely, the conqueror and the van- quished The one orders, the other obeys.
 ..Regarding Germany's parliament tary assurances, they are mere du- plicity. Not one line of the impe- rial constitution has been changed. It is true that Prince Maximilian of Baden has been forced to construct his ministry in accordance with the will of the majority, but it is also true that this majority has not the power to reverse him."
 The Temps concludes it's editorial thus:
 'The leaders of Germany are done for They must at any cost secure a. respite to regain their standing with their army and with their people. To discuss with them is to give them back their prestige: to treat with them would be to save them. Let them be told at the earliest moment possible to address themselves to Marshal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-14
NO CONFIDENCE

"Our only assurance for what may be agreed to after weeks of discussion would be the German word and the German signature-bOth worthless. The President has said that we cannot ac- cept the word of those who forced this
 war upon us.' The government of Ger
 many hns not changed. The chancellor has changed. Changing the chanceIlor no more changes the German govern
 ment than the President changing his Secretary of State would change our i government.
 . ssThere Is nothing in the propositions
 about reparatiOn; nothing about the
 destruction of life by submarine war l fare. We should be left to the mercy
 of the German diplomats to decide what
 reparation we should obtain. what retri-
 button there should be, for the murders
 of the submarines.
 l eff the German note Is authentic and l If we accept it In any degree the war | lx lost and all our sacrifices have been
 In vain. We are on the eve of victory.
 We must have unconditional surrender.
 We must impose our terms. If we ac-
 cept the German note there will he no
 surrender and we shall be left to hu-
 initiating defeat by a peace of bar gain and cOmprOmise."
 SENATOR HITCHCOCK l Senator Hitchcock, chairman of the 1 Senate foreign relations committee, in l a statement last night commenting on | the note, said. The German terms can
 be accepted if sufficient guarantees are given that the power which the Emperor 1 has given to the Reichstag is perma- nent.
 SENATOR SHOOT
 l '.If I mistake not the temper of our | allies ard q the American people, nothing short of an unconditional surrender will ! be satisfactory to them.' said Senator l Smoot of Utah, one of the leading re- i pubiicans of the Senate, in a statement | tonight ''The answer to the Presidents s rote ds inquiry is the reply of desper- l ate and defeated foe. I believe in
 dictated peace and not a compromise l REFRESHMENTS TESS 1 Representative Fess of Ohio, chairman 1 of the republican congressional cam 1 paign committee, in regard to the note, | said:
 l "I cannot belieev this country will con slider discussion of peace terms at this stage. Let Germany surrender her arr mics internationally, admit her defeat I and accept such terms as the countries whose people she has murdered ana
 whose homes and cities she has ruined may dictate.