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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
WOMAN SUFFRAGE WILL BE SUBMITTED .TOLOU|S|ANA VOTERS
State Senate Passes ResOlu- ton Which Had Already Been Adopted in the
 Lower House

Baton Rouge, La, June 1S.-The Louisiana senate tonight finally passed an amendment to the constitution granting suffrage to the women of Louisiana. subject to ratification by the voters at the election next fall. The vote was 29 to Il. one more than the constitutional two-thirds majority. The amendment passed the house June II, by vote of 80 to 22. also one more than the necessary majority.
 The campaign for adoption of the amendment was featurtd by a mes- sage from President Wilson to leaders of both houses of the legislature in which he stated he could not help regarding the settlement of this ques- tion as of world wide significance and as affording a standard by which to judge our present interest in the complete establishment of democracy"
 Leaders tonight declared the passage of the state amendment presaged de- feat of the federal suffrage amend ment pending in the legislature and was a victory for states rights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
City Commissioners Exclude Street Fairs
 and Circuses Here
Injunction Prevents City From Clos ing Carnival at Ensley and New
 Ordinance Is Passed

The city commission was called upon yesterday to answer an injunction brought against the city by the Murphy Carnival company to restrain the city from interfering with the operation of the carnival company at Ensley. The in- junction was granted by Judge c. B. Smith, and City Attorney M. M. Ullman is preparing petition to the court wherein he will ask that the injunction be dissolved.
 While this injunction suit is being watched with interest, the city com mission yesterday passed an ordinance to the effect that no carnival, street fair or circus, or any other form or amusement of this nature, should be al lowed to operate in Birmingham. This will settle all future matters of this kind, but in the meantime the city must allow the Murphy Carnival company to operate at Ensley until the case is dis posed of in the court, the hearing be- ing set for Thursday morning.
 The Murphy Carnival company has paid the city the $100 license required for operating carnival under the old law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19

hot fire from the American machine guns. The gunners everywhere stuck to their posts in the face of the attack.
 At one point north of &ivray the Germans captured an American ma chine gun after killing or wounding the crew, but five minutes later the gun was recaptured and in the subsequent fighting the Americans took light machine gun which the enemy had brought up in the attack. The German prisoners have admitted their compIeCC defeat.
 The detailed report on the xivray ac- tion received by the commanding gem eral today gave especial praise to Lieut. Irvine E. Doane and Lieut.. Edward T. Shaw, Sergeant Sullivan and Privates Ava White, Alfred LePage, Winner Bradford Emmett Sloan and Anthony Simmons for their bravery.
 Lieutenant Doane, with a private, proceeded through a heavy barrage to an American strong point which was virtually surrounded by the enemy. Later he called for volunteers and with the aid of the above named pri- yates went to the rescue of a wounded American officer being taken across No Mans Land by the Germans. They drove off the enemy and brought back the American to the American trenches.
 Lieutenant Shaw, although lying sick in a dugout, when the attack began, went through the barrage fire to re- join his platoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
HUNDREDS ATTEND
 STRAND REOPEN|NG
Popular Theatre Renovated and Made Coolest Place
 in Town"

Full houses were present at the Strand yesterday upon it's reopening under new management. And the crowds going there were pleased at the revelation of beauty and care of particulars that confronted them in the renovated building. Not by any means least among the improve ments was the nice cool seats enjoyed over the entire house. No still, hot, sultry seat there-just comfortable chair with a new, restful system of lighting and many other minor improvements for the comfort of the patrons.
 Everything in the house has been either changed completely or remodeled and with the exception of the exterior could never be recognized as the same picture house. Electric fans are scattered with a reckless disregard for numbers all over the house, and their welcome breeze may be felt in all seats.
 The orchestra is by no means the least attraction of the house. It is as large as any vaudeville orchestra in Birming- ham and renders excellent selections supplemented by the large organ of the Strand. The orchestra is under the di- rection of Frank 4 Davidson.
 "Old Wives for New" an extraordi- nary piece of filming, was presented at the opening performance to the great pleasure of the audience. It is Cecil B. DeNilles' latest production and scored a tremendous hit. It was arranged for this nictrre from the famous book by David Graham Phillips.
 Courtesy is the watchword of the new company and every detail is looked after in the care of the patrons. Girl ushers have been taken to assist in finding one 3 way through the crowded house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
Sergeant Brown Stirs
 Kiwanians With Talk
Club to Attend Community Sing in Body Next Sunday on
 Kiwanis Day

Kiwanians yesterday heard stirring address from Sergeant Brown of the Canadian army, in which he told the membership just how it felt to go over the top. He was full of fire and pep, and everyone heartily enjoyed his talk Sergeant Brown is to address the miners of this district in the interest of in creased production.
 In the absence of President J. Mercer Barnett, Vice President Joseph H. Love man presided The attendance prize was won by Dr. J. Fl. Gardiner. Captain Campbell, British ace, who was to have addressed the club, was not present, and in view of the fact that he had just been married, he was excused by the club members.
 Priestly Toulmin of the local exemp- ton board made short talk. The club received the invitation to attend the community sing at Capitol park Sun day afternoon, this date being designated as Kiwanis day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
Jno. (. Arnold
 Announces for State Legislature

In announcing my candidacy for the State Legislature 1 sub- init a few of the principles for which 1 stand.
 l. pledge that I shall lend my full support to the President and the ad- ministration in the prosecution of this great war.
 ?. I stand for the abolition of the convict lease system and the removal of the convicts from the mines. 3. I favor the transfer of the auto road tax to the public road fund. i. I shall stand for free speech, free thought ard free public schools. ;. favor the adoption of an absen- tee voting law by amendment to the constitution.
 G. favor making economy our watchword Living within the limits of our income, the budget system, the elimination of suction pip-s S" and the installation of "check and safety valves" to our financial sys- tenn.
 '. l favor the return to municipali- ties the right to regulate public utili- ties.
 s. favor the adoption and ratifi- cation of national prohibition amend ment to the constitution of the United States. As to my ability to exert the proper efforts and personal in- fluence to bring about these aims and ambitions I respect fully refer to those who know me best
 JNO. c. ARNOLD. Political advertisement. published by Jno. C. Arnold, Route 1, Morris, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
CHARGE NEGRO WITH
 KILLING POLICEMAN
Percy Dunlap Accused of Killing Officer Goodwin
 at Bessemer

A net of eircumstantial evidence, and the failure to supply an acceptable alibi landed Percy Dunlap, negro, in the coun- ty jail last night, charged with the mur- der of Officer J. Carl Goodwin, who was shot and instantly killed in Besse- mer Saturday night.
 The negro arrested last night has fresh bullet wound in his side and told conflicting stories to Sheriff T. J. Bat son and Bessemer officers as to how the wound was received. The first tale runs to the effect that he was shot by some unknown person on T. c. l. slope No 8, near Westfield. The second tale was to the effect that during an argu- ment which arose over a craps game .'over the mountain someone pulled a gun and shot him.
 The description which was given by Pearl Caldwell, negro, who was being arrested by Officer Goodwin, fits the negro arrested last night, and pearl handled .32-calibre Smith & Wesson pis- tol was found on his person when searched. It was a .32-calibre bullet which ended Officer Goodwin's life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
I,ouis PiZitZ to Give
 War Stamps as Bonus
Employees of Big Department Store
 Hold Get-Together Meeting

Just prior to his departure Tor ms vacation. Louis Pizitz held a get-to- gether meeting among his employees last night at his department store at Nineteenth street and Second avenue, and the main topic up for consldera- tion was the War Savings Stamp cam paign.
 There were several addresses, music by employees of the store and refresh ments served. Mr. Pizitz made talk in which he stated that he had SUD" scribed for s6000 worth of War Saw ings Stamps and that he would use these as bonuses at the end or the year, which he would pay to his em- ployes.
 John Anderson. A. Roobin, Frank Willis Barnett. w. D. Nesbitt and the heads of the various departments spoke. Ben Leader acted as chairman of the meeting. It is estimated that before the year ends that $lVo,ooo worth of War Savings Stamps Will have been placed among the employees and the proprietor of this store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
NO ACTION TAKEN TO FILL VACANCIES IN
 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Assistant City Attorney Jenkins States His Reasons for Resign
 ing-Has Formed Partnership

Though it had been generally antici- pated, the city commission did not take up the matter of the filling of the va cancies caused by the resignation of City Attorney NJ. M. Ullman some days ago, and that of Assistant City Attor- ney W. A. Jenkins, which was yester- day accepted by the commission.
 In his letter addressed to the commits sion, MT. Jenkins made it plain that he was resigning in view of the fact that he knew President N. A. Barrett desirea his resignation, and that he had made no political effort to hold his position with the legal department of the city,
 Some months ago MT. Jenkins formed partnership with James B. Burgin and has been engaged in practicing law as well as handling the duties of his office since that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19

tCOntinued from Page One) pulsed. Concerning the fighting along the Piave. it asserts that the Austrians have gained ground at numerous points and that the battle Is following it's intended course. Consolidation of the gains on the Montel1O plateau and prog ress on the southern wing, which runs from Fossa1ta to Mestre, arc claimed.
 In addition, the Austrian war of- flee says the number of prisoners taken in the fighting has increased to 3O.0OO, and that 120 guns, in ad- Jition to mine thrOwers, machine guns and war materials, have been captured. The prisoners taken by the Italians Monday at one point amounted to 1850, which would bring their total and those of the allies well in the neighbOrhood of 5000.
 TRYING TO BRIDGE RIVER
 Unofficial advices are to the ef- feet that the Austrinns have thrown 14 bridges across the Piave along a front of about 141a miles between the Benson loop md the Coneliano railroad bridge. but that the ItaI-
  my at all points and have the pom tOOns under their Gunfire.
 FRENCH FRONT
 The infantry operations on the battle front in France continue vir- tuaIIy at a standstill, but the allied and German guns are roaring on various sectors and it is not inn probable that fighting on a large
 .I T. shortly. Along the Ancre. south of Alberta and west of Serre the British and Germans are engaged in mighty artillery duels. while spir- ited activity is noticeable al~y the French sectors near Montdidier and between Montdidier and the Aisne. The French continue daily to re- gain ground taken from them in the recent German offensive south of the Aisne and also to take prisoners in their enterprises.
 Several attempts by the Ger mans to penetrate the American lines in the Marne sector have been smashed by tie American machine gun fire.
 ACUTE WATCHFULNESS Italian Army Headquarters, June k (By the Associated Press. )-The Italians With the French and British allies, ar, successfully resisting the Austrian on slaught and are counter attacking vigor ously everywhere. In addition, there i acute watchfulness for all enemy move ments either in the Brenta river area the mountains or toward the plains. Whetncr the enemy effort upon Mon tello plateau is an attempt to mov, toward the rear of the famous Mont, Grappa, key to the Italian mountain DO sitions, or else to menace the Venetia, plains and the city of Venice, it is cer tain that the Austrians are fighting des perately to hold what they have so ia attained.
 The Italian command feels that whil, the first great attempt to advance Ina: been blocked. each day will bring new efforts and with each effort the fight ing will be more arduous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
EQUAL SUFFRAGISTS ELECT OFFICERS AT
 ANNUAL MEETING
Mrs. w. L. Murdoch Chosen President of Association--Much Activity in
 War Work Is Reported

Mrs. w l.. Murdoch was last night elected president of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association at the an- nual meeting held in Cable hall. The annual reports of the retiring officers were heard and the splendid showing made by the association during the year was admirably depicted in each report Miss Amelia Worthington presided.
 The features of the reports read were the war work activities of the associa- tion and the work of Miss Dowds con- mittee in training young women ste- nographers for war work.
 Other officers elected were Miss Mary Parke London, first vice chairman; Mrs. J. D. McNeel second vice chairman; Mrs Welford Leake, corresponding sec- retary; Mrs. T. P. Byrnes, recording sec- retary, and Mrs. L. J. Davis, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
VILLAGE OF XVREY BATTLE DESCRIBED
 BYCORRESPONDENT
German Raid on Americans Was Made for Purpose of Taking Prisoners,
 But Fails

With the American Army in France, June 1S.-The carefully rehearsed Ger man attack on the allied positions in the village of Xivray on Sunday morning was broken up largely by ma- chine gun and rifle fire. The Ger rlan attack was made for the purpose of taking prisoners, according to state ments of Germans captured by the Americans.
 The artillery barrage let down by the American gunners indicted considera- ble losses on the large enemy raiding party as it crossed No Mans Land. but the raid was actually stopped by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Ernest Evans and a quartet of grace ful girls in an excellent singing, dancing and musical act are proving delightful entertainment to Birmingham theatre goers. This act is presented in a most lavish manner, and is one of the best acts of the kind enjoyed recently in Birming- ham. Evans is a dancing artist himself and has surrounded himself with most capable performers. Alexander, O'Neil and Sexton are clever trio of black face entertainers. and the audience is given quite a surprise when it discovers that one of the trio does an excellent female impersonation. This act is well costumed and furnishes pleasing enter tainment There are many laughs in the comedy sketch What Really Hap- pened,- presented by David Hall and Domestic troubles form the foundation of the offerings. which is clever The Big City Four, vocal quar- tet, rnder a most pleasing programme of song, whil, Nolan anc Nolan entertain in high-c ass juggling act. Lyric screen telegrams are a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
J. c. Arnold Candidate
 for State Legislature

John c. Arnold, a well-known citizen of Jefferson county, has announced his candidacy for a seat in the next legisla- ture of Alabama, and in another column of this paper he outlines his platform and tells the voters of the county what they may expect from him.
 MT Arnold lives at Morris. Route and he refers the voters of the county to those who know him. best He will wage an active campaign from now un :. til the time of the election and antici- pates victory at the polls in the first primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
At Loew's Biiou

Two acts which Ego over'' better than any seen in Birmingham in many weeks are to be seen at Loew's Bijou for the last time today. Ed and Irene Lowry, in a bright little sketch draw immense anplause, and have a really clever turn.
 The Three Rozellas, in a novelty musi- cal act of unusual merit draw hearty ap-i plause Walter Perciyal and company have A catchy little sketch in "Thls Way Out" Goldie and Mack, in aero batic dancing, and Welch, Mealey and Montrose complete the vaudeville.
 Tom Mix, in his latest thriller Ace High" contains some of the most beau- titul scenery ever preserved Wa the screen and the action is all that can he desired The Loews current events are particularly interesting and tmeiy'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
GERMAN HOPE MISTAKEN


 That was the great fact of the pres ent year, and thus had the German hope of nullifying American help Tn the war been d mistaken hope.
 Referring to the present lull on the western front he predicted it was only the Hull preceding a hurricane. But he had the greatest confidence Tn tne moral courage of the allied and Amer ican troops and their readiness to face what was coming. notwithstanding all they had suffered and endured Ther morale had never been higher
 "Those responsible" he said, in con- clusion. Hook to the future without alarm If three months hence mono of the strategic objects which | have indicated has been attained by the Ger mans, then their campaign will have failed, and despite their previous vic- tories, will prove to be the most dis astrous campaign in which they have engaged
 '"rhe future of our country and the world depends upon the next few weeks But I have confidence that our soldiers ana those of our allies will not fail us"
 The House agreed to the vote of credit
 ASQUITH SPEAKS
 Ex-Premier Asauith voiced the grat- ficaton of the House at MT. Bonar Laws statement and hopeful view of the situation. and proceeded to en- large on the benefit which would ac- crue to Parliament and the country 1T the government would more frequently take the House into it's confidence in this manner.
 Speaking of Russia. he said he Was not disposed to wipe Russia off the slate or treat that country as if non existent. or that she might stew in her own iuice." That. he declared would be a policy of fatal shortsight- edness.
 eve ought with all our resources of diplomacy and. if need be. with na- val and military assistance" he con cluded. "endeavor before too late, to build up a relationship of friendship and intimate alliance. Russia has far more to lose bv German victory, and far more to gain by German defeat, than any one of the separate members of the alliance"
 In general refence to the war sit uation. he said he would like assur- ance from the government that adc- quate measures were being taken to replace the wastage in the combatant forces and to improve and develop to the utmost the railways and other communications. that being a matter in which the enemy had a great ad- vantage over the allies The enemy's diligence in this matter ought to be a lesson to the allies. He was not an alarmist or pessimist. but the eyes of the British people must not be shut .o the gravity of the situation they have to face
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
Memphis Man Appointed

Cleveland, O., June 1S.-Frank G. Jones of Memphis, millionaire trotting horse owner, announced today that he had received notice from Washington of his appointment as fuel administra- tor for the District of Columbia and would leave for Washington tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
AUSTRIANS SURPRISED

Geneva, June 1S.-News from the east ern Swiss frontier indicates that the Austro Hungarians are surprised and disconcerted at the sudden check of their great offensive against Italy, where much greater gains of territory ana booty were expected.
 The Austrian Emperor and his staff are expected to arrive at Trent this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
Storm Warming Issued

New orleans, June Revolutionary notices were issued to shipping tonight bv the local weather bureau authori- : ties on the strength of the following Washington advice receiVed late to- day:
 "Shallow depression over Bahamas and Florida, not yet developing, Cau- tion advised.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
Catcher Coleman Is
 Sold to Minneapolis

Mobile, June 1S.-Announcement of the sale of Catcher Bob Coleman to Minne- apolis was made here today by officials of the Mobile Southern association club. Coleman's sale is the fourth made by Mobile since the announcement that the league would abandon play on June 2S. Outfielder Ernie Walker and Third Base- man Art Bues have been sold to Louis- vile and Pitcher Pug" Cavet to ln-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington June B-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Local showers Wednesday and Thursday.
 Georgia: Unsettled, probably showers Wednesday,; cooler in east5 Thursday fair and warmer.
 Tennessee: Fair Wednesday, and Thurs day; cooler in west Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
PERSONAL

Capt. Sterling A. Wood, Jr, Unite States army, stationed in New Jersey on instruction duty, is in Birmingham on a to-day leave of absence as the guest of his parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
Funeral of Dr. E. A. Matthews

Clanton, June 1S.-(Special) 1.-The burial of the remains of the late pr. E. A. Matthews will take place in Clanton cemetery Wednesday, June 19. The Ma sonic fraternity will have charge of the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-19
ANDREW BONAR LAW INTRODUCES VOTE OF
 CREDIT AND REVIEWS
 THE WAR SITUATION
Continued from Page Onc)

ca isn't coming into the war; she is in it.
 F T am sure that every member of the House realizes and is delighted to know that the American troops have been fighting and have justified the high hope which every one acquainted with the character of the American people formed of what the fighting value of these troops would be-.
 but the best way of making the House realize how big the change has been would be to read this extract from the minutes of the last supreme war council:
 Thanks to the prompt and cordial cooperation of the President of the Uni. ted States, arrangements which have been set on foot for the transportation and brigading of American troops will make it impossible for the enemy to gain territory by wearing out the allied re- serves. before he has exhausted his own
 AMERICA CHEERED
 The references to America were loudly cheered.
 MT. Bonar Law also wished it were possible to attract the general notice of the country and tabulate in some way the work of the air service. There was no branch of British effort in the war of which the people had greater reason to be proud. It had played throughout a magnificent part, not only in assisting the British troops, but in helping Italy and especially the French, in their long struggle.
 The submarine menace of year ago appeared to be the greatest danger the allies had to cope with, and was regarded by the Germans as means to victory All that now has changed, he declared The shipping figures which would be published this week, would show that the worlds construction for the first time exceeded the destruction. There was no chance, however, so far as human fore sight could divine. of the country being starved into submission, and that consd- eration had an important effect on the military position.
 The chancellor again referred to the intending stream of American troops coming across the water. and said ir would continue until the whole man