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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Government Places Country
Directly Under Protector
ate and Guidance of
Germany
PETROGRAD DESERTED
BY BOLSHEVIKI Isl
SAID TO BE ORDERLY |
Committee of Soldiers and
WOrkmen Vote to Submit
to Terms of 'POliti-
cal Bandits"

Amsterdam, March 7.-Official an
noucement was made in Berlin today
of the signing of peace treaty be-
tween Germany and Finland and also
of trade and shipping agreements and
a supplementary protocol. The treaty
was signed at noon today.
Finland, by the conditions of the
treaty, agrees to cede no territory nor
grant territorial rights to any for
eign power without the previous con-
sent of Germany, who undertakes to
exert herself to secure the recog-
milton of Finland's independence by all
powers.
Each party renounces compensation
for war costs or damages. Negotiations
will start forthwith for trade and
shipping treaty. The Notifications of
the Aland Islands will be removed as
speedily as possible and regulations
will be adopted for the permanent nom
fortification of the islands.
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JUST 81 MONTHLY
WILL SUPPORT LITTLE
FRENCH WAR ORPHAN
With This Payment "Godparent" Will
Be Given Authentic Photo
graph of Child

New York, March photographs OF 50
French war orphans" in Immediate need
of as many American 'godparents," who
will contribute 50 or more monthly to-
wards their support. have been received
at the headquarters here of LePaquet
Du Soldat 1t was announced today.
Through this organization aid has al
ready been extended a considerable num-
Der.
Each of the photographs bears a
notary's record Of the child's name, age,
the mothers age, the fathers regiment
number. and the date and location of
the combat in which he was killed Most
of the children are OF Breton parentage.
Their widowed mothers receive small
allowance from the French government,
but to keep the children well nourished
and to educate them properly. the ad-
ditional funds are required.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
ENGLAND SPENDING
ABOUT 81 MILLION
DOLLARS DAILY.
Andrew B0nar Law Makes
Statement Of Present Ma
ti0nal Debt and Aver
age Expenditures

London, March 7.-Great Britain's
loans to her allies up to February 0
had totaIed f1. 264 100000. Andrew Bo-
mar Law, chancellor OF the exchcaucr.
announced In the House of Commons
today. The national debt at the end
Of the financial year in pounds sterl-
ing, the chancellor stated, would not
exceed 5,9OO,O00,0OO.
The average daily expenditure from the
beginning of the fiscal year up to Feb
ruary s, Mr.. Bonar Law said, was f6,-
557, 900.
The chancellor moved vote of credit
of e600,00O,00O. bringing up the total since
the outbreak of the war to s6,s42. 100000
The new vote is intended to start 1t on
the new year beginning April l.
Regarding the military situation. the
chancellor said:
1.-THE Germans have transferred 80 d.
visions from the Russian front. The
allies have still slight majority in men
and guns on the western front, but there
is possibility that the appearance OF
Austrians there would change this
More troops might be brought from
tbC iNuocidl IiOil, Soitlhbcd tiC Via II
cellor, but they would be Of inferior quail
lity.
This we know he went on, that
taking into account the whole allied
front from the channel to the Adriatic,
including the Italian front. the number
of men must remain in our favor"
The chancellor said that despite the
successes Of the central powers against
Russia, great discomfort exists in Tur-
key.
AS to the value of the Intervention of
the United States in the war, it de-
pended, the chancellor pointed out, upon
the success of the American transport
operations.
Referring to the allied forces in the
Saloniki area Mr.. Bonars Law init
mated they might now be attacked by
the central powers
1.-The central powers" he said, might
be able to send a force which would
be difficult, perhaps impossible. for us
adequately to meet. That is the great
danger But the man power of Ger
many is not inexhaustible. They cannot
do everything at once, and in an expedi-
ton of this kind Germany would pay
dearly for every yard.
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Summary Of the News
GENERAL NEWS.

GENERAL NEWS.
1-Americnn troops and supplies arc
being sent over ON scheduled time
now.
England spending about S32.0O0.-
900 daily, states Andrew BOnnr
Law.
Berlin Officially states pence treaty
has been signed with Finland.
American patrol ON TOul sector re-
ported missIng returns safely
across mo Mans Land"
Warrior traffic plan referred TO
subcommittee by shipping board.
2-Dixie division II learning to handle
live grenades.
3-Furnace companies and miners will
reach agreement soon, In opinion
of PeaIe and White ON return to
Warrington.
7-Wnr finance bill passes Senate.
S-McAdOo and Williams will central
ixe buying of railroad supplies.
LOCAL NEWS
sisting the draft law.
Editor Joe Babb to stump state
for thrift campaign.
POstoffice day Sunday Mt sing.
City officials seek authority to
Issue bonds for schools.
Women to tour state In liberty loan
drive.
FEATURES.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
WARRIOR TRAFFIC
PLAN IS REFERRED
TOSUBCOMM|TTEE
Question Raised Whether as
Internal Improvement 1t
Comes Under Boards
War Appropriation
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, March 7.-(SpeciaLl-Th
United States shipping board referred the
report of investigators regarding the adj
vantages to the government of COM
mercially developed Warrior river to a
subcommittee today.
The action of the board is not fully
understood. 1t is thought probable, how
ever, that Edward r. Hurley, chairman
is anxious. before taking final action. to
ascertain the views of the President and
w. G. McAdoo, director general of rail-
roads.
Senator Bankhead, Senator Underwood
and Representative oliver. who have la
bored to the end that the Warrior pos
sibilities might be recognized and taken
advantage of by the government, regard
the action of the board today as a
matter of routine.
According to their opinion the board
cannot do otherwise than order into eff
feet the recommendations of its investi-
gators A. J. Mason and Charles Bonte-
cou. These Investigators have recon-
mended the expenditure of $2l00,0o0 in
floating and operating barge line on
the river.
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ALL EXCEPTIONS TO
FLOUR SUBSTITUTE
RULE is ABOLISHED
Entire Country Is Placed on Equal
Footing in Buying-Wheat
Must Be Saved

Warrington, March 7-An exccp-
t,ors to the food administration rule
recurring the purchase of an equal
amount Of substitutes with each pur-
cha.e Of wheat flour were revoked to-
d.x because OF the necessity of con-
serving wheat for the allies.
The entire country thus is put ON
= parity in regard to buying of wheat
flour. Exceptions to the rule had been
allowed In certain localities where
substitutes are little known and hard
to obtain. -
Increased demands for breadstuffx
from nil the allies was announced sew
eral days ago when the food admin
istration abolished the meatless meal
and the porkless Saturday NJ the con-
sumption OF wheat II closely related
to the consumption Of meat and 1t
was deemed more imperative to save
the grain.
shortage in arrivals from the Ar
gentine caused the enlarged requests
ON this country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Soldier Dies From Wound
Inflicted by Sheriff

Hattiesburg. Miss, March 7.-Pri-
vate william ]. Bowser of Camp Shell
by died at the base hospital today of
a wound received in fight with civil
officers near Carnes, Miss. after hav-
Ing escaped from the guardhouse
Bowser, with another soldier. held
up three ladies in a buggy, who es-
capped and summoned the sheriff. The
sheriff met the men after they had
robbed man of razor and vio-
lin Bowser refused to surrender and
was shot by the sheriff. The sheriff
is being held under a charge of MUIR
der, pending an investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Gregory Sends Thanks

Columbus. Miss. March 7.-When Mrs
Cornelia Gregory. the venerable mother
of Attorney General T. w. Gregory. was
buried here few weeks ago. Mayor
McLanahan issued proclamation ie-
ouesting all local merchants to close
their stores while the funeral was in
progress The request was generally
complied with. and Mayor McClanahan
is In receipt of letter from General
Gregory, in which he expresses sincere
appreciation Of this and other courtesies
extended to him and to members of his
family while they were here on their
sad mission.
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war" even If they are forced back to the
Ural mountains. American Ambassador
David r. Francis has issued state
ment at Volodga warning the Russians
that German victory means the return
OF monarchical conditions and advising
them not to ratify the treaty signed by
I-anine and Trotzky. The Congress of
tho soldiers and workmens council rs
meeting at Moscow and will probably de-
eide on the issue of peace or continued
war. Conditions of the old regime are
reported to have been restored in German
occupied territory.
Continued trench raiding operations
official statements In one of these an
American colonel captured German
lieutenant. The American troops in the
Chemin- des Danes and Lorraine sectors
are not as yet, in full charge of the
positions assigned to them, but are train
ing with French soldiers. The position
north of Toul is the only one placed in
control of the Americans.
The Germans report the capture OF
many allied soldiers in raids and say
that the artillery fighting is growing in
intensity at various points. They also
lay claim to successes in aerial fighting,
bringing down 10 airplanes and two cap
tive balloons
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor Of the
British exchequer. addressing the House
of Commons, spoke of the financial sit
uation as well as the military position
on the French and Macedonian fronts.
Mr.. Bonar Law maintained that the en-
tente allies still retain their superior
ity in man power in France, in spite of
the movement of German troops from
Russia. but said that this advantage
might not be permanent. He also re-
ferred to the danger of German attack
in Macedonia, but added that terrib:&
price would be exacted for every yard
gained by the Teutons.
There is no further news of Japanese
interven ton in Siberia. If such a move
ment had been started. however, it Is
probable that little or nothing would be
announced by Japan, where the curtain
of the censorship was drawn much
closer early in the week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
ON TOUL SECTOR

With the American Army in France,
Wednesday March 6.-(By the Associated
Press.)-An American patrol comprising
one officer and eight men, which had
been missing since last night in the sec
tor northwest of Toul. suddenly emerged
from shellhole close to the German
lines today and made dash across No
Mans Land without shot being fired
at them
1t was noon when the patrol carried
out its rush to the American line. The
mems comrades. looking on, expected
every second to see them wiped out. and
their safe return was an agreea BILE sur
prise. They explained that they had lost
their way in the dark
The enemy artillery has not resumed
its activity The American guns TO-DAY
effectively shelled the enemy first lines
and also town behind the German lines,
where buildings their troops were using
were destroyed. There was much aerial
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Ground Glass Is Found
In Candy for Fighters

Pensacola, March 7.-Discovery Of
glass in 200 pounds Of candy shipped
here from Boston factory for use Of
the naval aviation station at Warning
ton. Fla, caused the supply to be held
up today for further investigation. J..
w. Hollifield, travelling salesman of
DeFuniak Springs, Fla, was made Ill by
eating some of the sweets. and was sent
to local hospital. DR.. #. "A. Brink OF
the state bacteriological laboratory. after
making an analysis Of twosdoxen pack
ages Of the candy. stated he found ground
glass. The government has Instituted
proceedings to connscate the shipment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Steel Men Want Price of
Products Entering Into
Manufacture Fixed

washington. March 7.-Steel manu-
facturers have asked the government
to fix prices on all products enter
inr into the manufacture of steel, in
order that the fixed price for steel
may be stabilized.
The steel manufacturers urged that
il was inconsistent to set price for
the finished product without at the
same time controlling prices of PROD
ucts entering into its manufacture.
Raw materials of which steel is made.
Chiefly ore, have recently come under
government control, but accessory in
gradients have not.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
KAISER is PLEASED

Amsterdam, March ITO message Of
from the vice president
Of the Reichstag over the signing of the
Russian peace. says a Berlin telegram,
Emperor William replied:
THE complete victory fills me with
gratitude. 1t permits us to live again
one of those great moments in which
we can reverently admire Gods hand In
history"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
No Italian Vessels Were
Sunk During Past Week

Washington, March 7.-German SUBJ
marines did not sink a single Italian
vessel during the week ending March
;. An official dispatch today says in
that period S44 merchant ships of ey-,
cry national, representing a total ton
mage of 295,260. entered italian ports
and 2S5 ships totaling a25.ss0 tons ex-
elusive Of fishing boats and small
craft left port. No Italian ship was
sunk though one steamer was at
tackled by a submarine without sue;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Summary of News From All
War Fronts and Capitals

In spite of the fact that formal
treaty of peace has been signed by
the central powers and the bolshevik
government of Russia, fighting con-
tinues at various points along the east
ear front. That Germany considers the
covenants she ) offered Lenine and
Trotztx TO sign as esarag. Of paper"
is evidenced vs. the announcement that
the Teutons have reached hamburg, .
town So miles from Petrograd
The report of the subsequent partial
retirement of the Germans does not
lend encouragement to the belief that
further invasion of Russia has been
abandoned.
The text of the peace treaty signed
by Rumania serves, too. to show that
the central powers are loath to forego
any conquests they may make In Rus
STA. One of the clauses of the Rumanian
treaty bound that country to assist in
the transport of Teuton forces through
Moldavia and Bessarabia on their way
to Odessa. the "granary of Russia"
Not only are the Teutons advancing
against the demoralized Slavs, but the
Turks also are aggressors In Asia
Minor Reports state that the Otto
man troops are operating near Ire
bizond on the southern shore of the
Black sea.
Germany has negotiated peace
treaty with the republic of Finland by
which the latter agrees not to cede
any territory or grant territorial
rights without the consent of Ger
many which, in consideration for this
concessions, covenants to exert her in
f1uence to secure recognition of the
Finnish government from other ma
tions All claims for war costs or dam
ages are waived. and the Aland Is
lands will be evacuated by the Finnish
troops and will not again be fortified
A commercial treaty will be negotiated
at once.
Coincident wgith the continued invasion
OF Russia by the Teutons, the boshevik
authorities have announced that they
will not permit the revolution to be
defeated, and have expressed the deter
mination to continue fighting holy
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One Officer and Eight Men
Dash Across No Mans
Land i'm View of
the Enemy
STAFF COLONEL ON
RAIDING DUTY TAKES
GERMAN LIEUTENANT
Big Guns Continue to Thun-
der Along Long Line.
Action Is Intense
Near Verdun

With the American Army In France.
Wednesday,, March Cry the Assoc
ciated Press.)--'rhe American troops
which have taken up their position
ON the Lorraine front were billited
In towns back of the lines when they
suddenly received orders to move to
the front. They were transported in
motor trucks over roads an inch deem
In dust. Streams of cannons. trucks
and motorcycles along the roads raised
clouds of dust which stuck to the men
ana made their clothes. faces and
equipment gray by the time they had
reached the towns close to the firing
line. from which they marched to their
position during the night.
Ihey found themselves in section OF
Lorraine where the ground rose In slight
grades. In some cases the enemy lines
were half mile away. Although this
was the first time the Americans had
been in the trenches the units from va
rlous parts of the United States Quickly
adapted themselves to their new sur
roundlngs. Luckily the weather was fine
the first few days, but for sometime past
until today snow apd rain have continu-
ously fallen in this seesor, as 1t has in
the Amefiean positions northwest or
Toui.
Due to the fact thar the ground ii
fairly high the trenches are not con-
tinuous, because that Is unnecessary, and
they have remained fairly dry. The
American patrols have been operating
nightly in conjunction with the French
and have worked between the lines with
the greatest freedom The artillery has
been only internationally active, but usu-
ally few shells are exchanged every
few hours.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
FOND PARENTS BUILD
SUBMARINE CHASER
ESPECIALLY FOR SON
Father and Mother Of Ensign in the
Navy Present Department
With War Craft

West Palm Beach, Fla. March a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Il. stotesDury
OF Philadelphia announced here to-
night that they lad presented the
navy department with = submarine
chaser specially built for their son
who = n ensagn IN the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
ANOTHER REPORT

Washington, March 7.-Construction of
a fleet OF barges to carry oil from the
Mexican fields to gulf ports is under
consideration by the shipping board So
many tank steamers have been taken out
of the gulf trade for transatlantic use
that substitutes must be found and it
was said today that barges probably
would be chosen because Of quick con-
sruction Ten months is required to build
a tanker.
Recommendations by army engineers
that several millions be spent in barges
for the Warrior river IN Alabama Will
not be carried out by the shipping board.
Provision OF such barges is regarded as
part of the development Of the country's
internal transportation system rather
than a war measure, for which the ship
ping appropriation was made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
Snow in Boston

Boston. March THE storm which
struck this city before daybreak today
and continued until late in the after
noon left hearly as much snow as
fell during the whole OF February.
The weather bureau measured the fall
a. 81 inches. the heaviest Of the win
tor. but there was little delay to
companiss-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
WANTS TO ACCEPT PEACE

Petrograd, March THE central execu-
tive committee of the soldiers and work
mems council, while recognizing that
the German peace terms were those Of
political bandits" has called on its dele
gates to the Moscow Congress to vote
for the ratification of the peace, says
the Izvestia, the bolshevik organ. This
action is advised because the peace has
afforded the social revolution an "ab-
solutely necessary respite
London, March THE decision of the
central executive committee Of the SOL
diers and workmen's council in favor
of accepting the German peace terms
was arrived at, Petrograd dispatch to
the Exchange Telegraph reports, in view
of the lack of strong army and the
weakness of the German working class
movement The resolution adopted by the
committee. with 26 dissenting votes. at
the same time declares that the Russian
people will never be reconciled to the
peace terms and will accept them mere
ly in order to gain time in which to
gather fresh strength for another strug-
ojo
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Dominic serafini. project of the Con-
gregation Of the Propaganda. is dead. he
was cerated q cardinal in May. 1914. and
appointed to the prefecture In March,
ln& He was born in Rome on August
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PETROGRAD ORDERLY

Petrograd, Tuesday, March 5.-Petro-
grad was calm and orderly today re-
CARELESS of the presence of German
troops at Narva. 100 miles from the
capital, and evidences on all sides Of
the removal of war supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-08
MORE TOWNS TAKEN

London, March THE Germans
have captured hamburg, east of Narva,
while the Turco- German offensive is
continuing beyond Trebizond, says a
Russian official agency dispatch re-
ceived here today. This action, adds the
statement, is despite the official an
nouncement by the German high com
mand that hostilities against Russia
have ceased.
A later dispatch sent by Reuters
Petrograd correspondent says the
Germans have evacuated Narva, estab-
fishing themselves IL miles west Of
that town.
London, March THE German advance
eastward into 2 Issia stopped early Tues
day. according to an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Petrograd dated
Wednesday. but was resumed during the
night on several sectors in order to
allow the Germans to reach and consol-
idate the line between hamburg and
Gdof (east of Lake Peipus and south
of Narva). 1t is reported in Petrograd
that banks have been reopened. the
property of landlords restored and 9TH
er conditions approaching the old regime
revived in towns occupied by the Ger
mans.
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-17
British Recruiting
Officer Gets First
Enlistment Here

Albat Edward French $40 West
Fourth street, is the first recruit for
the British recruiting office recently
opened here with Sgt. J S. Livingston,
a Canadian veteran, in charge. French
will leave tonight for Kansas City, from
where he will go on 20 Canada to join
the Canadian troops.
He IL the third Of his family 10
enlist two brothers already being In
the army, ono with the Canadians and
one with the English. The latter has
served for twelve years, was wounded
four times, and won the Victoria Cro"
French was formerly an elevator
boy, but when he decided to enlist he
went to work In tho harvest fields In
order TO prepare himself for the
physical examination, thinking That his
work had made him too soft. lie Is In
the draft and did not claim exemption
because he was a British citizen, but
decided that he would rather serve
under his own flag.