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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
Miss Cameron Gives Vivid Picture of Red Cross Work
 Among French Refugees
By ETHEL GIIIrN

Miss Helen Cameron gives a v,v,d picture of her personal experiences in the rescue work of refugees at the vari- ous Paris gares in a recent ist+ar This branch of the women,s war relief corps IS becoming one of the vital necessities of a situation daily rendered more difficult owing to increased re- Istrictions of essence and in consa. Isequence. fewer and fewer means and methods of transport from one part q farls 10 another. T offered my services with my automobile to the women war relief corps in Paris and as a result they made me the auto ihoolle ueIegate, and have asked me to report on Monday, Wednesday and Fri day mornings to Madame Courcol, who has charge of the refugees arriving at the Care du Nord. and to report on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the women's war relief corps at Rue Francoise Premier to attend to any special commissions needing automo- bile service
 The result of my work Is that I am able to transfer about 40 to 50 refu- ? SNS oSioaS dNiS to the SlallonS rom which they are to leave.
 am delighted to report that the moral effect of this work is wonderful for the refugees seem to adore being escorted by an American Red Cross delegate in private automobile, and these stunned people, who have been living In caves and listening to bombs for such long time. really seem to De cheered up amazingly on this drive.
 I try to be g kind of guide to them. They tell me that they never have travelled before and only the Germans endless and ruthless bombardments have made them run away One couple said; We stayed until 32 were killed on our street. Another old couple had had B years of married life without Judging from home. A blind organist l conducted to home for the blind, and another man was so i'll feared he would die in the car, and his wife told me he had been in bed for years.
 "Mamade Courcol sends policeman with us and we don't leave until We see that the refugees will get the benefit of the canteen service and will be put on the right train. Though they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
From and Steel ReUie1v

Cleveland. O.. June 1s.-The Iron Trade Review today says:
 Washington's dominion of iron and steel industries is complete. The final and historic chapter written by the war industries board June 6, is in full effect. Not a ton of mill or fur mace product now is moving excepting in accord with federal rule. The whole industry within few days has been formally and firmly planted on an ab- solute war basis. The small remain ing vestige of free market has been wiped out.
 There has been some hesitancy. but TO confusion. The gradual and se- quential steps by which the industry has been brought to the concluding stage, has made li1t1e readjustment necessary. Such recasting of individ- ual policies of distribution and opera tion as have been required have been quickly made. Producers on their part have received the new conditions with something of relief. They have accepted the agreement entered into by joint committee of their num- Der and the war industries board as establishing a definite and all-inclusive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
LOCAL COMPANY IS MADE TO PAY 5000
 TO THE RED CROSS
Rye-Ola Company Charged With Fail ure to Make Reports on Sugar Consumption in Proper
 Manner

Montgomery, June 13--(Special)- cause the Rye-Ola company of Birmng- ham estimated it's total sugar consump- tion last year instead of giving the food administration statement based on in voices and thus obtained permission for more sugar than it was entitled to, it has beer. required to donate 5000 to the Amer jean Red Cross. This announcement was made by the food administration Wednes- day night The company has paid over the money and is now in good standing with the government
 The food administration also announced that the United Grocery Stores company of Montgomery had been prohibited from making and selling any bread products for 30 days except bread and rolls be- cause of violation of the order requir- ing the substitution of three-quarter pound loaves of bread for one-pound loaves.
 George R. Wright, head of the sugar division of the food administration, in an- nouncing the punishment of the Rye-Ola company, declared it must be understood that estimates of last years consumption of sugar will not be accepted and that a person desiring sugar in his business must show by records how much sugar was consumed last year in order that his supply in the future may be limited in accordance with the sugar supply
 In defense of the failure of the United Grocery Stores company to sell three quarter pound loaves, the manager con tended that the instructions had not been delivered to him. The food administra- ton announced that it could no longer receive pleas of ignorance of rulings in extension of violations of the rules.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14

esSary is the fact that ratons served the allies soldiers, fighting side by side, and in brigaded units, are not the same. The American soldier is the best fed soldier, and even though he be included in French and British units he must be given the same rations that he would receive were he in an American unit.
 It may be stated authoritatively that the rations of the American soldiers will not be reduced. The result will be, it is indicated, that the rations of the other soldiers will be raised to the American level
 It is reported, in connection with the scheme having for it's object the closer alliance of the allied governments, that a military officer of high rank repre- senting the United States, will soon be assigned to a position on the staff of General Foch. Other nations, Britain and Italy, will be similarly complimented.
 The object of the allies is to strike, not only in a military manner, but in all others, as a nut. To achieve this end it is declared that the production and conservation of each must be co-ordi- mated.
 VISITORS IN WASHINGTON
 Washington, June 13 (--Special.) )-Prom- inent citizens of Birmingham in Wash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
'B|G CONTRACT ID MONTGOMERY FIRM Upward of sS,OOO,OOO h. volyed in Construction of
 Eight Sulphuric
 Acid Plants

Montgomery. June 1ss.- (special.)-tTp- ward of ss,o0oooo was awarded Hugger Bros, general contractors of Montgom- cry, by the Butterworth-Judson corpora ton of New York for the construction Of eight sulphuric acid plants. each hav- ing capacity of 100 tons daily. Also two sulphuric concentrator plants and other miscellaneous buildings, such as warehouses, shops, buildings for housing employees and commissary to be erected at Brunswick, Ga. Work will be started at once and rush to completion over Sooo men will be used by Hugger Bros for this work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
DOGMA UNIT

The Docena unit of the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross has donated to the chapter 1i0 property bags for sol diers. These bags are made of bright colored cretonne and have plates foi the soldiers name While in the hos pital his belongings will be placed 1T this bag, which will be tied on the bed
 This unit is doing splendid work ir the way of making hospital supplies an6 surgical dressings. Mrs. c. c. Coleman is chairman of this unit and there are about 20 active workers. These mem bers are most enthusiastic over their work, and meet every Thursday and sew from S:3o to o'clock.
 The Junior Red Cross auxiliary of Do cena has made and donated to the Bir- mingham chapter of the Red Cross 1G scrapbooks, to be sent to the soldiers. These books are beautifully made and are most attractive. They will afford pleasant hours for the boys in the hos pital and the local chapter appreciates the gifts from these Docena units
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
NEW SECRETARY

Mss Carrie Lurton Johnson the new secretary and stenographer of the Bir- mingham chapter of the American Red Cross, has assumed charge of her new duties and can be found at the central workroom on the balcony of Loveman. Joseph & Loeb's. Telephone Main 2639 Miss Johnson succeeds Mrs. A. w Por- ter, who was the efficient secretary and stenographer for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
PRISONERS FROM ALABAMA

Washington. June 1.3--( Special l)-H. A. Skeggs, United States marshal for the northern district of Alabama, brought to Washington this week eight federal pris- oners for reformatory instructions or this number six were women deported frcm Anniston, where an army camp is located.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
Proxed Good Marksman

St. Paul, June 13.-Mrs Ivan Dugan, wife of lieutenant at national army cantonment. shot and killed an unidenti- fled negro who entered her home early today. She fired five shots from rs- volver four piercing the negro's head and one his heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of tho American Red Cross has grown to such oroportions Tn its efforts to relieve suffering humanity that The Age Herald will publish Red Cross bulletin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14

tell me their tragic stories never
 hear them murmur at their fate. I come away feeling that we can never do enough; and I know and feel I am a privileged person to serve such a wonderfully patient and patriotic peo- ple"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
LAKE WASHINGTON TERMINAL

|<AlA I W lO4N Il AL In the far northwest, and upon the eastern limits of the city of Seattle is Lake Washington, 20 miles long and averaging about three miles in width A O5-foot ship canal is being cut from Puget Sound to Union Lake and there is a depth of 25 feet from there to Lake Washington.
 The federal government was so well satisfied that this improvement would justify itself that it co-operated with King county, in the state of Washing ton, in the construction of the canal. It is to cost the government s2,5O0,0OO for the locks. and it's share of the expense entailed by the excavation for the ca nal.
 The government of the United States and the county of which Houston is the capital have already co-operated in the construction of a canal recently whereby deep water navigation from Galveston bay to the heretofore inland city of Hous- ton is secured. Wharves, warehouses and other facilities for industries and for commerce are now in the course of con- struction there and the city of Houston purposes spending $5,000.O00 for perfect development of this industrial terminal
 IN NEW YORK CITY
 Within the boundaries of New York city there is to be constructed at Ja- naica bay one of the largest industrial basins in the world. It will cost nearly sa0 100000 and the government is to CO., operate with the city and the state in this enterprise. Los Angeles, San Fran cisco and Chicago are now planning to build great industrial terminals, and. in fact. have begun the construction of some.
 Secretary Redfield and Secretary Me oc nf fha reads, were told in the reports which were made by MT. Parker, who is as- sistant to the Secretary of Commerce, that it was found that interest in ter minal facilities on our inland waterways is now very great This interest has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
Peace Treaty Signed

Amsterdam, June 1s.-A peace treaty has been signed between Turkey and the Transca ucasus government. says a teIe- gram from Constantinople.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14

ington this week were John l.. Raul, Erskine Ramsey, E. w. Barrett, James Bowron, Edward D. Smith and w. w. Crawford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
McAdoo Will Uge the
 Payment of Back Pay
 by Railroads at Once

Washington, June 13-Chiefs of the four railroad brotherhoods were told today by Director General McAdoo that he would urge railroads to pay promptly sums due for wages since January l under the higher scale. The brotherhood men brought word that some roads, finding difficulty in interpreting the ap- plication Of the order and figuring the back pay due. did not Intend to make the lump payments for month or more.
 The director general also instructed regional directors to refer questions If interpretation to headquarters here in order to assure uniform administrations. The brotherhood chiefs have not decided to ask modification of the wage order, as applied to them.
 Groves Tasteless chill Tonic destroys the malarial germs which are transmitted to the blood by the Tda- laria MoSuuito. Price Soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
SHIP CANALS AND
 THEIR GROWTH
By HOLLAND

New York, June 13.--(Special)A few days ago Walter Parker. who is assist ant to the Secretary of Commerce, foI inland water transportation, reported tc William C. Redfield Secretary of Com tion and agitation respecting improve ment of inland waterways and especially innland waterways terminal development. On June 8 MT. Parker, writing as the general manager of the New Orleans Association of Commerce, made an in formal report to William c. McAdoo, addressing him in his capacity as direc- two members of the administration, both of whom are known to be greatly n- terested in the subject of internal water way improvement, have been informed respecting the latest developments.
 What industrial canals and terminals may accomplish for community or for a great district is set forth by the ex- Canal company of England This canal cost hundred million dollars and the city of Manchester was satisfied that it would prove to be of such important advantage to the city that the com munity would be Justified in providing $25, 900, 900, or one fourth of the total cost. On either side of this canal have been established many industries and hundred miles of belt railroad connects all these industries. The canal is in fact, an industrial basin of magnitude and it is setting an example which American communities are beginning to follow. In fact, New Orleans has, with in few days, begun the building of an industrial canal which, when completed will connect Lake Ponchartrain with the Mississippi at New Orleans and furnish thereby great interior harbor as well as fine facilities for industrial plants.
 In New Orleans-as in Manchester, Eng land. whose experience in constructing a hundred million dollar canal was fol- lowed by the establishment along it's banks of great industries-great commer- cial and industrial development will fol- low the building of this large interior and terminal harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
NEED THREE DESKS

Central wookroom, Loveman, Joseph X Ioeb's, is in need of three desks. Any. one caring to donate the use of same will kindly call Mrs Eisman, chairman of information. Main 2e3s, and same will be called for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14

The gulf division has sent large all lotment of gauge dressings to be finished and shipped by July 1. Birmingham has never yet failed in Red Cross work and must not now. So all gauge workers must come to the Central workrooms and help make this assignment. Two hundred and fifty women have received certificates from the teaching center. and each one of these will be expected to come and do her duty Also a great many experts who have not taken the course, and they, too, must feel the oh- ligation. Come one, come all.
 MRS. JOHN LONDON,
 Chairman Woman's Work. The central workrooms will be closed tomorrow at o'clock to complete ar engagements in the extra space allotted the Red Cross work at Loveman, Joseph X Loebs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14
WHAT sT. LOUIS IS DOING

Secretary Redfield was informed that St Louis is now building it's first 9o0-foot unit of modern river-rail terminal and storage plant This work should be com pleted before summer ends When com pleted it will be perfectly equipped and the harbor of St. Louis and East St. T,ouis will soon be in condition to handle extensive river traffic. These are few of the points which have been brought to the attention of MT. Redfeid by his assistant, MT. Parker, and also to the attention of Secretary McAdoo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14

been stimulated by very heavy conges- I tion of railroad traffic in the eastern part of the United States, for it is be- lieved to be certain that this congestion would not have occurred had there been adequate terminal facilities on our in- land waterways The government offi- cers were informed that the communities which line both sides of the Ohio river from Pittsburg to Cairo are now agi- tating earnestly in favor of such action as will make it possible to restore the extensive use of their waterways. both for the movement of domestic commerce throughout the Mississippi valley and furthermore for the movement of the great body of import and export com merce to and from the gulf.
 This also is true of the population which dwells in the valley of the Mis-
 sissippi river, from the head of naviga- ton to New Orleans. Minneapolis, with the customary enterprise of it's citizens
 has built concrete retaining wall and
 filled in a quay behind. In this way 1t is
 now possible to discharge there freight
 from barges lowed up the Mississippi
 from Illinois Further improvements will
 be established there. such as sheds,
 warehouses and handling devices The
 probabilities are, Secretary Redfield was
 told, that a considerable movement of
 flour from the Minneapolis mills to the
 south through the utilization of this ter
 minal facility is sure to follow the com
 pletion of the work.
 St. Paul, Davenport Moline and Rock
 Island and, in fact many of the towns
 which are established upon the banks
 of the Mississippi, are beginning to con- struct terminal facilities which. when
 completed. will help greatly to increase the commerce which floats upon the Mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-14

VISITORS IN WASHINGTON
 Washington, June 13.G Special )-Prom- inent citizens of Birmingham in Wash
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-13
YANKEES AND BRITISH ARE
 FORCING HUN Take Brebieres By Storm and Are Now Within a
 Mile of Douai. BOOBIES PREPARE
 STIFF RESISTANCE Indications Are That Enemy Will Withdraw Along
 Valenciennes Front.
BOCHES PREPARE
 STIFF RESISTANCE;

With the Anglo American
 Forces on the Valenciennes Front
 Oct. IF. Q1 a. m.)-(By The As.
 sOciated Press.) )-The British
 again attacked southwest of
 lOuai this morning, stOrmed and
 took Brebferes and passed thru
 to the eastward.
 They are now within slightly
 more than a mile of DOuai it.
 self. A stiff rear guard resist.
 ance by the enemy machine
 gunners is being overcome.
 With The American Forces North west of Verdun, Oct 12 (By The Associated Press.)-(Noon) n)-General Pershings forces continued their at tacks against the German positions on this front today. German opposition proved even more bitter. if possible, than it was yesterday.
 The fighting this morning was especially violent on the center and on the left center, St. Juvin and Cunel both of which towns now are in No Mans Land are aflame.
 The American troops encountered a violent machine gun fire Nvery- where along the front.
 From prisoners taken there is every indication that the enemy is throw ing everything into the battle in confused way. The prisoners ire quently are unable to tell to what div ision they belong. In other cases they reveal that divisions, regiments and even companies have been dissolved and again formed into new units. To Make A Stand.
 There was every evidence today that the Germans were preparing to make strong stand on the Velenci- ennes line which now has been reach- ed, at least east of the river Selle, by the Anglo-American forces.
 The evacuation of the city of Valen- ciennes itself was started three weeks ago. Prisoners captured today said they had orders to hold on the last and to kill as many Britons and Americans as possible
 Expect Resistance.
 It is expected the German resist ance will continue and will grow more determined until the first phase of the withdrawal in the Douai sec. tor is completed There are indica- tions that the enemy also is con- templating withdrawals on a large scale elsewhere.
 The Germans had to do quick work in the preparation of the yalenci-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-13
WithhOlds Details.

No details were given by Sir Eric nor was further information to be ob- tained at the Navy Department as to what the American and allied naval chiefs have learned. There were suggestions that Ger many, in the midst of a peace offen- sive and with her soldiers being driv- en back to their own borders hoped to strengthen her diplomatic drive or peace by negotiation by sending her submarines on a desperate cam paign of destruction regardless of measures of caution heretofore taken of the safety of U-boats and their crews.
 Praise For Jack Tars. Warm praise was given by the Brit ish first admiralty lord to the Ameri- can naval units of all classes, includ- ing the air contingents, operating in the war zone.
 It was after description of work done by the destroyers that he said:
 What l have said of the destroy CTS applies in no less degree to your submarines and your chasers.
 A Great Aid.
 "Their untiring and constant haras- sing of the enemy has helped to bring the enemy submarine to it's present position in which we can confidently ,say that it is now held, though not vet mastered.
 "I lay great stress on these words.
 "A great renewed effort on the part of Germany is impending.
 "We know it and it's extent
 "We face it with that knowledge and with the steadfast courage of our seamen it will be met
 Touches on Peace.
 Sir Eric spoke of peace, but only to say, in referring to his pleasure in being in America at time when the allied forces are winning all along the Continued on page six)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-13
Retraating Under Pressure.

Retrdating Under Pressure. Both to the north and south of this area, however, the Germans are eith- CT retreating or preparing to fall back under the continuous pressure that Marshal Foch is applying.
 Douai, the most important of the northern French cities within the immediate scope of the allied thrust with the exception of the fallen Cam brai and the threatened Lille, seems about to pass into British hands.
 Lille In Danger.
 Lille itself, the greatest of the French manufacturing towns, is in none too secure position.
 The wedge below Douai is threat ening the whole line running north past Lille into Flanders and the Ger mans are palpably worried, also, over the prospect of General Plumer's sec ond British army and King Albert's Belgian forces on their right flank Lille springing into renewed activity
 Pershing's Men Busy.
 In the south, General Petain's arm-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-13
GERMANS REPLY
 TO WILSON'S. NOTE FULLY CONFIRMED

London, Oct. 12.-The reply of the German government to President Wilson's note was forwarded to Washington at noon today.
 The text was made public here this evening.
 In brief, Germany accepts the terms laid down by Presi- dent Wilson for the formation of a permanent peace of }us- tice.
 It declares itself ready to comply with the presidents proposals for the evacuation of occupied territory.
 It suggests that the presi- dent may occasion a meeting of mixed commission to make arrangements for the evacua- ton, and says that the present government, which has the SUD- port of the majority of the Reichstag, has undertaken res- possibility for this step toward peace. {
 The text of the German note as given out in London is iden- tical with that given out at Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-10-13
WAR AND PEACE BULLETINS BY GRAPHIC TO-DAY

The Daily Graphic will re- elye by The Associated Press 'a p'ailetlns from the various bat ls M fronts and from Washing Onan on today Sunday. It is not pIonable that President Wilson sail make a definite reply to aer a'eermany's peace proposals to- ay and not for two or three ays awaiting advices from the ;;11'es. However, The Graphic Non. ,,. receive and post all inn o1tant bulletins from ? clock Sunday afternoon until
 o'clock. oo'' "''-'
 U IS not probable that The Ed;s! ,dSapnlc will issue a special aision ,.nl Monday morning. How ver, if the news warrants ,;S, JTn an edition The Graphic ,o., =. nave q special edition to- 'orrow morning.