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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
QUILL AND BURKE
 LINES ASK RAISE Steamer Lines Ask Public Service Commission to Permit Increase in
 Freight Rate

Montgomery. September 1a-fs,.o,., The Quill Line and the Burke pao,,o, company operators of steamboats on the Alabama and upper and lower Tom. oigoee rlver Thursday asked the npblic service commission of Alabama to permi, an increase in rates over it's lines. The companies, because of the increased cost or 1uei and labor, find they can't oper- ate on the increase which was granted iast February. Ten per cent and arbi- 'rary rates are asked in the petitions. With the petitions came a request that the cases be set on the docket for the speciai nearing of the petition of the m Mopiie Gas company on September l6 The commission could not grant this request, but agreed to hear the case at
 the October session, on October '. Among
 the articles mentioned on which in
 creased rates is asked is lumber. The
 present charge is s2.5O. the companies
 asking Tor rate of s4 per barge on contract price,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
LOCAL THEATRE
 | MANAGERS RECEIVE
 FULL RECOGNITION
VIII Be Presented With Certificates as Theatre Members of Four
 Minute Men Saturday

Managers of Birmingham theatres which have been operating with the four-minute men of the committee or public information. will be honoreo this week by the presentation to them Of certificates from the government according them as theatre members ol this officiaL..organization. These certificates are issued in ac' coroance with recent expression ps President Wilson in acknowledgements of the debt the country owes to those theatre managers.
 In letter addressed to the national director of four minute men the Pres ident said:
 "The theatres Of the country are rendering so substantial g service in aiding the four-minute men as spokcs- men of the national cause that would not willingly fail to acknowledge the debt the country owes to these theatre managers Their response has been hearty. and their cooperation is mest helpful Will you please convey to them my appreciation of their aid in giving this Nexclusive privilege ito your speakers?'
 The certificates. which are hand somely engrossed on parchment (at- tractively framed) tre worded as fol lows:
 |, 'Tn recognition of the grant of ex- elusive speaking rights to the four minute men of the committee on public information, we do. by and with the consent of the President of the Uni ted States, hereby appoint as a theatre member of the organization"
 Presentations will be made to Bir-i mingham theatres on Saturday. The names of the four-minute men who will, presenk the certificates and the names of the managers who will re- ceive them are:
 Bijou, Thomas J. NCrittenden, K. Arrowood; Lyric, Judge Hugh Locke, M l.. Semon; Best George w. Yancey; RiaIto, R. B. Smyer. w. s. Mudd; Prln- cess, Alvin M. Douglas, w. D. Cole man; Trianon, George r. Bondurant. F. H. Colley; Odeon One, A. Manvlile Waples. Marvin Wise; Odeon Two, liar ris Burns, Harry Rensford. Alcazar, Thomas J. Judge. Marvin Wise; Co- loniaI, Phares Coleman, I. l. Love; Strand, Ed & Smith, H. F. Kincey'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13

| o0cii touNheu oS youI cares to the ueptnS | of my soul
 1 What paternal suggestions could do to | diminish the burden as far as possible
 has been done. Much could have been i done otherwise, and there is no wonder
 there is dissatisfaction here and there.
 ENEMY RESPONSIBLE ' But to whom. after all, do We owe
 thls? Who spoke at the very. beginning
 or the war of starving out the German
 women and children? Who was it who | introduced terrible hatred into this war? | It was the enemy
 1 Every one of you in the remotest cor her of the fatherland knows that left no stone unturned to shorten the war as Tar as possible, for you and your people ana Tor the entire civilized European world. In December, 1916 I presented the enemy public with clear and un- ambiguous offer of peace in the name of the German empire and my allies Jeers, mockery and contempt were the answer.
 God above knows my sense of respon- sibility. Repeatedly during the past months the responsible leaders of the inn perlal government have unambiguouslv given to be understood to every one who wished to understand that we are at all l times a tribunal to offer the hand to peace
 The Emperor declared the answer of Germany's enemy was the outspoken will to destruction, the disihtegration tho crushing of Germany
 'To make peace" he added. two arc needed. If either is unwilling the other cannot, presuming that he does not over throw the other. Thus we are confront ed with the enen1y's absolute will to destruction. And against this absolute Will to destruction we must place our absolute will to our existence Our brave armies out there have shown you this will and deed. Whethhr in assault or Withdrawal, or trench fighting. the only thing that matters is that the enemy should lose as much as possible. That has occurred and continues to occur
 NAVY VICTORIOUS
 Our death defying navy also has proved that. It beat the enemy at Skag- errack, despite his great superiority. Our U-boats. like consuming worm, gnaw at the enemy's vitals more than our ene,/ mics will admit
 Even though in the opinion of many among you it is lasting too long, every German man and every German Woman must in witnessing whereof these mcom- parably heroic deeds of our army and our navy. be aware that we are fighting and struggling for existence, and that we must make the utmost effort to de- fend ourselves victoriously not only through the work completed, but as re- gards the thoughts of our people for the future.
 Many of you have often asked them selves during this long war How did such a thing happen?' Why did we have to undergo such catastrophe after 70 years of peace?' think it is question well worthy of an answer and which must be answered for the future for our children and for our grandchil- dren. I have thought long on the matter and have come to the following answer:
 ''In this world God clashes with evil. That is how things have been ordered from One on High, the yes and the no; the no of the doubting Thomas mind against the yes of the optimist the no of the unbeliever against the yes of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
mania, Serbia and Montenegro are fin
GOD IS WITH US

Only in the west do we still fight and It Is to be thought that good God will abandon us there at the last moment?
 We should be ashamed of the faint heartedness which comes when one gives credenee to rumors. From the facts Which you yourselves have experienced forge for yourselves firm belief in the future of your fatherland.
 We often at home and at the front. in church and in the open air. have sung Fine Feste.' So 1t is resOunded in the blue vault of heaven and in the thunder clouds The nation from which such a hymn originated must be invincible.
 My request. my demand. of you and through you to all the workers who have proved Themselves so admirable and capa- ble and thorough you again to the entire German people, is this:
 For me and my relations to my peo- pie my words of August 4, 1914, hold good. l know no party. I know only Germans, It is now no time for fac tions."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
Local Data
Exodus of Mexicans Is
 Halted by Proclamation

Fl Paso, Tex, September 12.-The ex- odus of Mexican laborers to Mexico for fear they. would be inducted into the American army was checked by the proc lamation issued in Spanish by Brig Gen. J. J. Hornbrook, district commander, who assured all Mexican citizens the act of registering would not induct them into the army. At the Mexican consulate today it was stated but four applications for passports had been made today, al- though more than 1000 were issued during the past 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
Every Bad Locomotive
 Enemy, Says McAdoo

Altoona, September l2--Appealins to a great gathering of railroad sh"p- men here to do their utmost, Directo" General McAdoo declared that every idle locomotive is Prussian soldier.
 "Every bad locomotive is Prussian soldier" said he. Every idle locomo- tive is. working for the Kaiser. Every live locomotive is an American sol- dier Every working locomotive is working for Uncle Sam. Let us get on top of the Prussian locomotives and make American soldiers out of them !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
PUBLIC IS ASKED
 TO SAVE FRUIT PITS

Washington, September 12.-Bakers and the public generally were called upon by the fuel administration today to save fruit pits and nut shells to be used in making carbon for gas masks. Pits of peaches, prunes,. plums. april cots, olives. cherries and dates. and shells of Brazil and hickory nuts, walnuts and butter nuts are wanted. Red Cross to the gas defense division of the chemical war service of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
'U. s. Troops Reviewed
 by Francis in Russia

Archangel, Friday, September s.-CB, the Associated Press.)-The American troops were reviewed today by David R Francis. the American ambassador, ant the commanders of the allied forces. Thes were enthusiastically cheered as thes marched though the streets of Archange for the first time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13

demnities and. concessions, Germany might consent to revise the Brest- Lit ovsk treaty. l'
 If this proposal for an armistice is rejected, the Dutch paper holds tkat the, moral position of Germany would be greatly strengthened.
 For sometime past American agen- cies have been active in Europe in supplementing the publicity efforts O. the entente agencies in Germany.
 FEAR ALLIED PUBLICITY
 It is known that already, the seeds sown have begun to grow. as evidencs sd by Hindenburg's passionate appeal to the German people to be on their guard against poisoned literature being introduced into Germany sThe En- peror's reiteration of the iunler claim that the purpose of the entente is to destroy the German people is designed to counteract the effect of clear state- ments in the American literature that Americas only purpose is to destroy German militarism, a statement which has appealed very strongly to the German socialist.
 Another step in the development of the peace offensive in Germany is noted in the recent denunciation of Samuel Gompers by Carl Rudolph Leg ion, president of the German federa- tion of trade unions. These organi- cations are dominated by the pan-G Ger mans who have taken alarm at Mir. Gompers' successful work among the British labor unionists in exposing the danger of German peace 'by undor- standing" and has set the machinery at work to try to hold the German so- cialists in line
 Analysis of the abstract of the Eln- peror'S remarks reported by ble fai1s to disclose anw new features. There is the same oft reiterated denial of re- sponsibility of the continuance of the conflict and the same warning to the German people that the purpose of the enemy is to destroy them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
TUT, Peace OHensiue NouU h Full Suing
Enemy's Will to Destruction Wholly Re sponsible for Continuance of Con- flict, Autocrat Chants in Speech
 to Krupp Workers

Washington, September 12-The German offensive recognized by officials here being in full swing progressive campaign clearly indicated to their minds by the apparently casual Premier Won Herg few days followed by formal statements to the visiting German newspaper Vienna by Count Buran the Austrian for egn minister the remarks of the German prince and the speech of Emperor William himself to the working people at Essen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
RURIAN SPEECH CLEAR
Takes T,Uo to Make Peace,-
 Says Kaiser, in Essen Speech

Amsterdam, September 12.-Speaking at the Krupp munition works, Essen Elm peror William declared that every one in the remotest corner of the fatherland knows that The had left no stone un- turned to shorten the war as far as possi- ble, for your people and for the entire civilized European world"
 The Emperor said it took two to make peace; that one could not strike a bar gain. unless he could overcome the other $ claim. Germany, he declared, was con- fronted with her enemies will odestroy her, and she must place against this her determination to preserve her existence. After mentioning his oners of peace, the Emperor said that the German leaders had made it plain to every one who wished to see that we are at all times ready to offer the hand of peace."'
 In beginning his address at the muni- tion works, the Emperor said:
 My Dear Friends at the Krupp Works; l have long felt a desire to pay you a visit during this war, but as you know, numerous political and military duties have summoned me to the various battle- fields and regions of war wrecked Eu- rope. Now, at last, to my delight, have succeeded in coming here to the works which have been able to observe in their development since my earliest childhood, and the inspection of which has always filled me with the greatest admiration for German science and inventive energy. EXPRESSES IMPERIAL THANKS
 What I want to do today is to express my imperial thanks to the directors of the Krupps, the foremen, the worl1men, and the workwomen, for the absolutely astounding manner in which the Krupp works have been placed at the disposal of the German army and it's supreme war lord. Vefy great work has been accom- plised by all from the directors down to the last workman and workwoman. and this under increasing food and clothing difficulties and the losses, sorrows and cares which have spared no home, neither prfncely house nor modest workingmans dwelling.
 Industrial mobilization without dis tinction of age or sex has constituted demand such as never before was made on the German people. and yet it was responded to willingly and joyfully. In that connection, I should like, above all, to express my warmth and soulful thanks as the country's father, to the women as we'll as the girls, and the men, for the self sacrificing performance of their duties. despite thir harassing cares. No one amongst our people should imagine am not conYersant with this.
 Tn my journeyings vnrough the land have spoken with many a widow, many a peasant, many a member of the land- wehr, and the landstrum, whose hearts were heavy with cares but who glowed with the thought of duty first. have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
AT Convalescent Men
 Reach Home Past Week

Washington, September 12.- Surgeon General Gorgas announced today that 447 sick and wounded soldiers from the American expeditionary forces were re- turned to the United States during the
 week ending September g..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, September 12,-F'orecast for Alabama. Georgia, South Carolina and eMississippi; Fair Friday and Sat urday.
 Floridas Local showers Friday, and Saturday,.-eXcept fair in northwest s'ts
 Tennessee: Fair Friday and Saturday, little change in temperature.
 Kentucky: Fair, warmer Friday; Sat. urday fair, warmer in east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13
Birmingham Men in Washington

> Washington, September 12.-tSpecial.1 Prominent citizens of Birmingham her, today are Henry Howze, Crawford John; ston, Walter Fowlkes. Walter Moore and Charles F. Rice Each is engaged or personal business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13

Peace proposals emanating from these sources would appear incongruons were the officials not firmly imbTed with the double purpose of pla- eating the uneasy and restless German socialists and at the same time ap- pealing to the pacifists in the entente countries and America in the hope af weakening the hands of the allied gov ernment in the prosecution of the war.
 Official dispatches today from France say that the general campaign and peaco maneuvers of which the speech today of Emperor William is regard ed as part, is extending to neutral countries German agencies are sup plying special articles and information on the subject to the newspapers of German proclivities in Holland, the Scandinavian countries and Switzer- land.
 And in this connection the dispatch notes that the German conservative leader, Erzderger identified in the past with other peace movements, has turned up in Copenhagen where Scandinavian interparliamentary con- ference is to take place. and that tho Dutch -pacifst, Troelstras, has included Germany in his return trip to Holland from northern Europe.
 BURIAN SPEECH CLEAR
 ! According to the same dispatch, some light is thrown upon yelled utterances of Count Burian few days ago that there might be opportunities for "a calm exchange of yiews-some sort of informative discussion which will be far from being peace negotiations,' by what is regarded as an inspired arti- cle in the Dutch press, which the German authorities have taken pains 10 republish in Germany
 Finally on condition of certain jr-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13

Lnx-FOs With Pepsin A Liquid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Just try one 50c bottle for Indi- gestion or Constipation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-13

been touched by your cares to the depths of my soul
 What paternal suggestions could do to diminish the burden as far as possible has been done. Much could have been done otherwise, and there is no wonder there is dissatisfaction here and there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-10
CASUALTY TOTAL
NOT CONSIDERED
BIG BY OFFICERS

Washington, June demonstrating the
number of Americans actually in the
front lines and the length of time they
have been carrying on officers do not
regard the total of casualties as large.
The number Of men actually killed in
action so far reported to the depart
ment is 7i2. while more than 400 were
wounded. only 80 have died from their
wounds. The list of missing. including
prisoners. also is comparatively small.
The 291 men listed as having been lost
At sea went down with the torpedoed
British troop ship Tuscania and the
torpedoed American transport Antilles
The latter was sunk while returninG; 10
America but the Tuscania was sent
down while carrying nearly 5000 men to
England.
More American soldiers have died
abroad from disease than have fallen
in battle. while those who have died
from accidents and other causes out
number those who have succumbed to
woulds, Many Of the deaths from ac-
ctdentS were among men training for
the air service
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-10
OFFICIAL SUMMARY
OF u. S. CASUALTIES
IN OVERSEAS FORCES

Washington, June 9-The
official summary of casual
ties to date in the American
expeditionary forces, an
nounced today, shows a total
Of 1915. Killed in action
numbered 1893, including
POI lost at sea: died of
wounds $40; died of disease
1892; died of accident and
other causes 1872; wounded
in action 4,O46 and missing
in action. including prison.
ers 342.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-10
Significant Statement
Made By Gen. Foch in
English Weekly Paper

! London, june 9-That . battle
can be won in the end only by the
army which takes the offensive IS
'he significant declaration made
by Gen. Foch. commander in chief
Of the Allies in an important ar
t'eie contributed by him to the
weekly journal The Field, ~
'hIch he discusses the problem Of
*he soldier and the way to vic
tory.
Modern warfare, to arrive at
its end and to impose it's will on
the enemy" says Gen. Fooh,
recognizes only one means--de-
struction of the enemy's organ
ICED forces.
war undertakes and prepares
this destruction by battle which
brings about the overthrow Of the
adversary discrepancies his com
rnand. destroys his discipline and
! nullifies his units as far as their
! lighting power is concerned.
| ITO maintain our position is not
synonymous with being victorious,
and even prepares for a defeat.
! II we remain where we are and do
not pass to the offensive t. fix
the direction Of attack, 70 guard
| against the plans Of the enemy
! and prevent him from carrying
out the same manoeuvres we must
undertake to carry on and sustain
! numerous combats, each with de-
termined aim.
! Reserves n,ust BE- husbanded
'-''t:, t. - -.,& ~..,. .>: \.
go that the bIudaeon may DO
strong enough to make the blow
es violent as possible. Let I2ose
all at the finish, without any Turk.
ing idea Of saving them. with a
we'll thought out plan for winning
the battle.
At a point chosen and deter
rrined, reserves are thrown in all
together in an action surprising
in violence and energy al! other
phases of battle. an action with
proper characteristics - surprise,
mass and speed. Al our forces
| really participate either by pre-
pairing it or by carrying il out"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-10
four DROWNED
At Caribou Sunday
Two Boys and Two Girls
Canoe Overturns in Aroostook River
Crowd on Bank See Them Drown
Before Help Could Reach Them
All High School Students

Caribou. Me June o---Four students at
the Caribou High School, two boys and two
girls, were drowned when their canoe over
turned in the Aroostook river today They
were: Mona Davis, aged 16: Georgia Lyons.
II. Max Simpson, II; David Hi'chings,
Is.
The young people were 400 feet from the
shore a short distance above the dam when
their craft upset and crowd, drawn to the
banks OF the river by the cries. saw them
drown before help could reach them. The
boys struggled gamely TO help their compan'
ions. but. handicapped by their clothes and
the cold water. they soon became exhausted
and all the party went down before the eyes
OF their frieds aud relatives.
The river is very deep above the dam, and
although searchcrs dragged Tor The bodies
several hours, their efforts We're unsuccess-
full
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-06-10
AMERICANS ARE
SUBJECTED TO
HEAVY SMELLING

June 9.-(By the Associated Prcss).-
While the Americans in the Montdidier
region were subjected to q heavy bonn.
bardment oday, no infantry attac ok
against them developed during the first
phase Of the new battle.
The Americans are waiting and ready
for whatever may happen. They will
resist to the utmost any onslaught
against the front they are defending.
After a night made red by the crash
ing of guns, it was expected that the
shock might come at daylight, but APP
parently the Germans spread their
shells over front much broader than
that attscHed by the infantry.