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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

The Germans resisted strongly. especially the machine gunners. The enemy artillery fire was generally weak, indicating that his guns have been moved some miles east to the line known as the "Hermann stand ing Place." This shows that the German command evidently did not have faith that the exhausted in- fantry would he able to hold the positions attacked today.
 The town of ROmeries was taken early In the. attack. marking m ad- vance of nearly two miles north east o4 S0lesmes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
2OOO PRISONERS CAPTURED

to rush forward in response to the kam- erad trick.
 Along the same part of the front the Germans are using light rolling machine guns, moving from place to place, par ticularly at night, with the object of con- cealing the positions of their heavier guns. The German heavy artillery shelled Sommerance and other towns in that region and as far as the Mouse drenched the woods within the American lines with gas at intervals.
 An early morning mist and smoke screen assisted the Americans, who ad- vanced for a distance of about two thirds of a mile at certain points and gained positions of advantage, including ridges on either side of Grand Pre-. Dur ing the day the Americans took 200 prisoners and others are now coming in. The Germans are using for the most part machine guns and light artillery, with plenty of gas. The enemy ma chine gun nests were pounded all day by the American artillery and by bomb. ing machines, but the Germans apparent ly had dug in against shells.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

With their backs to great series Of woods, the Bois de Bas, and the Bots de Bourgeogne included. the Germans are fighting for their lives. Prisoners assert that the woods are literally full of ma chine guns, and guns of heavier caliber, and these prisoners have expressed the opinion that the Americans can never capture Bourgeogne and the woods to the northwest.
 The American troops fought all Wednesday in the face of machine gun fire from Talma farm to Hill 220, north- west of Grand Pre-. Upon the slopes to the north of Grand Pre-, the German machine gun nests extended from Hill 204 to Bellejoyouse farm.
 North of Campignoulle several light att tacks by the Germans were repulsed In one instance some Germans were wound ed and two were captured. These men came forward calling, "Kamerad" ana then opened fire with rifles which had been strapped upon their backs. Light forces of infantry attacked immediately afterward, when the Americans refused
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

North of valenciennes the Ger mans are resisting the allied ad- vance with heavy long range artil- lery Ire all the way to Tournai. North of Tournai, British patrols have crossed the Sche,dt at sev- eral places. especially Pecq and Nivelles. Prisoners are being taken all along the line.
 The situation In Belgium Is vir- tuaIly unchanged and the enemy resistance there has stiffened, the German artillery and machine gum nern being most active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

North of the Third and Fourth armies the British First army continued its attacks and reached positions well to the northeast of Valenciennes, which is gradually being squeezed out. It is probable that the Germans have already evacuated that town.
 The British are approaching Le Quesnby and were only about three miles from the gates of that place, ac- cording to latest reports and were still advancing.
 The heaviest fighting seems to have been in LSveque wood, which is still being cleared up, although the British have passed completely around it and are before, the great Normal forest. On the edge of this the Germans were reported to be concentrating at Preux.
 Catillon was taken early in the fight ing by assault. Ors Is in British hands. The Germans before rretreating blew up all the bridges over the canal between Catillon and Ors.
 One corps holding the center of the Fourth army front opposite LeCateau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Bread and Butter Free

Washington, October 23.-The food ad- ministration today warned chain restau- rant owners to stop charging five cents for bread and butter served with meals until the matter has been fully investi- gated by the food administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
War Department.

w dT DuPdl tHtSht,
 Washington, October 22, 1918. My Dear MT. President:
 More than 2,000,000 American soldiers have sailed from the ports in this country to participate in the war overseas. In reporting this fact to you I feel sure that you will be interested in the following data showing the progress of our military effort.
 "In my letter of July-1, 1918, I informed you that between May 8, 1917, and June 30, 1918, over a mill lion men had either been landed in France or were en route thither. Since July 1, 1918, authorization by months have been as follows:
 July. So6,1s5; August. 2so.s1s; September. 261.415; October. l to 21. 131,39S. Total, 9S9,s16.
 Embarked to July l. 1918, 1,o19.- 115. Grand total, 2,00S,931.
 In our overseas operations I feel that we have good reason to be proud, and thankful of the results ODLalneu. OuT iOSSeS nave Deen eA- ceedingly small. considering the size of the force transported. and this is due to the efficiency of the protection given American conveys by the naval forces. We also have been greatly assisted in the dis patch of troops abroad by the allo- cation of certain vessels from our allies. principally those of Great Britain. Cordially yours,
 MENTION D. BAKER,
 Secretary of War. "The President, the White House."
 PRESIDENTS ANSWER
 The White House,
 Washington, October 22, 1918. My Dear Mir Secretary:
 q am very glad to have your let ter of this morning reporting that more than 100000 American sol ders have sailed from the ports of this country to participate in the war overseas. I am sure this will be a matter of deep qualification and reinsurance to the country, and that every one will join me in con- graduating the war and navy de- partments upon the steady accom- plishment in this all-important ap- plication of force to the liberation of the world.
 cordially and sincerely yours,
 WOODROW WILSON," Hon Newton D. Baker,
 Secretary of War"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
WOMEN TO SIT IN
 BRITISH PARLIAMENT

London. October 23.-The House of Commons adopted . resolution today in favor of women sitting in Parliament. The resolution was passed by . majority of 240.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
SUBMARINE IS
 SUNK BY AVIATORS

Rome. October 2.-Italian naval ayia- tors have bombarded an enemy subma- rine from a low height and believe that the U-boat. was sunk, says an official statement issued today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

The infantry massing for the attack was supposed to be a target for the German artillery, which concentrated a heavy fire on two points east of Bazuel and east of LeCateau, just before mid night.
 The infantry, however, moved forward on schedule and soon had jumped the Germans clear out of the first of their hurriediy constructed defensive positions.
 This was about 1:3o o'clock this morn- ing. Since that time the fighting has been continuous and shows no signs of quieting down.
 To the north of the active battle zone slight gains were made today. The Els cault canal has been crossed at more places and patrols are pushing out. This movement undoubtedly Is being hastened by the wedge driven in south of Valen- ciennes.
 The retreat. from the canal, if 1t actual ly has begun on wide scale, will, on the other hand, have it's effect north
 fCortfx,,~d cr purc VIxvo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
Over 100000 American Soldiers Haue Embarked,
 White House Announces

Washington October of American soldiers the
 e by espond ret PreSdn the White House tonight time that the Presidents reply the
 mad public the tate depatmet
 that this will be matter deep qualification and the rromSe the enumber of fromA Q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

With the Allied Armies France and Belgium Bish moved up during the Hull
  all the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

lure of this hill gives the Ameri- cans command of Clery-Le-Grand and the valley along the LandOn river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
WASHINGTON SURPRISED

All Washington was surprised by the news that the note had been sent, cried in the streets by newsboys with extras shortly after o'clock, just II hours after the official text of the last Ger man communication had been delivered by Frederick Oederlin, the Swiss charge
 During the afternoon it had been stated authoritatively that there would be no announcement of the Presidents decision before tomorrow. and the un- derstanding was that exchanges be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

AMERICAN NORTH OF FAYETTEVILLE
 With the American Army Northwest of Verdun, October 23 m-(By the Associated Press )-The tonight fighting north of Banthevle Hill 297 Hill 299 and Hill 28 Bantheve having changed hands the last Brieules also has been of the enemy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24

Hill 2Sl has been the scene of se- were dghtinE for four days, the Ger mans having numerous machine gun nests on Its summit. The cap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-24
GERMANS EVACUATING CLIENT

GERMANS CALCULATING CLIENT Amsterdam 23The evacuation of Ghent Belgium swing according dispatch the Teegraaf from Sasvan Ghent
 The last boats Ghent being hastily lowed toward Sell aee the Dutch frontier south of Ghen the dis patch adds
 2OOO PRISONERS CAPTURED London, October 23Two thousand prisoners the British in today's attack.
 The British advanced from miles, gaining the high ground overlooking the Hapes valley Some taken
 TANKS ENGAGED IN HARDEST BATTLE With the American Army Northwest of Verdun October 24 m-(By the Associated Press)-The fest fighting of the American offensive of the day The line is swaying back and forth
 of cans German counter attaeks On the northern edge of Grand Pre- the including three officers They also eight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
GERMAN women APPEAL
Tell Mrs. Wilson and JaneeAddams
millions WIN starve Unless
Armistice Modified.

Appeals ad8ressea to Mrs. Wood
row Wilson and Miss Jane Adams
of Chicago. on behalf of the women
of Germany, asking that the armis-
tice terms be modified to prevent
'.unspeakable disaster" have been
sent from the German wireless sta
ton at Nauen. They were picked up
by the military intelligence radio at
Haulton. Me-. and were made public
by the War Department.
The appeal to Mrs. Wilson said the
women and children of Germany have
been starving for years" and that
they will die from hunger by the
millions, unless. tha terms of the
armistice are changed so that sufii-
:lent rolling stock will be made avail
lble for moving food from the farms.
It was dated at Berlin. and signed by
Gertrude Baeumer and Alice Soloman
for the National Council of Women
of Germany"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
Would Transfer Clerks.

In such cases the plan Of the Civil
Service Commission would make il
possible to transfer clerks who are NJ
longer needed in a temporary bureaT
to a department which will need NOR
employees for the peace period. in
stead of appointing new employees t.
fill vacancies which occur from nov
on.
During the month of October 61e'
clerks left the government service ir
Washington. With the armistice
signed and no indications of re
sumption Of the war. the Civil Servic
Commission expects a still larger per
centage of voluntary departures dur
ing the rest of this month and in De
cember.
1t was pointed out by an official to
day that many employees came here i
direct response to the Civil Servic
Commissions appeal to do war worl
for their government, and these, it is
expected. will return home as soon as
they find they are no longer needed
here.
During October approximately 1000
employees were appointed, but com
paratiyely few are being called TO
now. During October there was a ne
increase of 4,243 in the number of EN-
ployes. but comparative figures TO
November probably will show ne
decrease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
TWENTY YANK PRISONERS
FREED, REACH U. S. LINES

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, November IA, -7:15 pm. Thy
the Associated Press).-Twenty Amer
ans taken prisoner by the Germans
recently were freed late today and
reached the American lines opposite
the LIST Army. During the day moro
than 500 Italians whom the Germans
mad employed as road workers crossed
the American front They asserted
that the Germans told them that they
4lad better start southwark immedi-
ately If they desired food.
AS further indication that the
German withdrawal has begun came
.eports today from various parts Of
the front that explosions were being
heard It is believed the Germans are
destroying their old shells and am
munition dumps in excess of the am
.nunition which is to be turned over
% the auies, according to the terms
of the armistice.
The SEA Division reported explo-
lions in the direction of Muzeray and
.wo heavy explosions in the direction
Etain, which were followed late
~ lighter detonations. Other explo-
sons were heard beyond Merles, and
n that region this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
lEXICAN EXCHANGE LOWER.
etterment of Rate on u. S. Money
Since Teutons' Fall,

MEXICO CITY, October 20 (Corre-
pondence of the Associated Press).-
etterment of the exchange rate OF.
nited, States and Mexican gold is
me Of the most significant develop
rents in this republic Of the recent
ilied successes in the world war and
he peace overtures of the central
At one time exchange stood
1t nearly co, which meant that hold
RS of American money who changed
into Mexican coin lost 20 cents
.merican on each dollar.
Since the Teutonic powers cry OF
'kamerad" however, exchange has
ropped to 90, which means that only
cents American is sacrificed on each
lollar in the process of exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
MAY SHIFT CLERKS
TO BUSY BUREAUS
Civil Service Commission Plans to
Employ War Workers During
Reconstruction.

The Civil Service Commission has
placed before President Wilson a plan
under which war workers now en-
ployed in government bureaus which
are expected to go out of existence
may be transferred to other federal
departments where additional help
will be needed for the reconstruction
period.
The purpose Of the plan is not to re-
ain in the permanent government de-
partments the thousands of extra en-
ployes who were brought here for
work in temporary bureaus. But. it
was pointed out by one official today
there are some bureaus. such as the
revenue branches of the Treasury
to carry IN the big task of COLLECTING
the nations taxes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15

the organization in the United syates
Canada. Great Britain, Cuba, 1salanA
South America and China, urG6x LIZ
the clubs seek legislative action
make November IL q world Lfbe ftt
day. to be celebrated annually on TIFF z
date to commemorate the fall of ttH
Huns and the establishment OF
world peace. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-15
FOR ANNUAL LIBERTY DAY.
President Poole Urges Rotary
Clubs to Support Nov. IL as Date.

John Poole. president of the Inter-
national Association of Rotary Clubs
in a message sent to all the clubs of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
GINTER PARK GRIPPE CASES
NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS
City Health Officer Thinks FURRY
Natural Sequence "f MnIn EpI-
demic-In Wild Form.

Dr. ROY X. Flannagan. Chief Health
phiccr OF the city. stated yesterday
thin the influenza at present in Gnter
Park is Of very mild type. Being
almost entirely confined TO children.
ana very young at that. ii is not likely
that the mortality viii he high DR..
Flanagan is of the opinion that the
which Will rccur from time TO time
In the suburbs. for these parts Of
Richmond were not hard hit by the
main epidemic.
Influenza has a way of finally each
ing nearly every one. and the CITY
Health Department. realizing this, has
made its main tight to keep the dis
ease from assuming such proportions at
amy one time as to overwhclm the
health forces. Tho emergency hospitals
were equal 10 the situation when the
pax OF the epidemic was reached and
enabled tho authorities 10 keep the
OF any Atlantic Coast city. being tied
III this respect only by New York.
where hospital facilities arG funds to
night the epidemic were numerous
The fact that the Health Depart
mcnt called attention TO cases in Gin
Ter iark recently not being report ed
number q: repocts. In the pas,
has caused tho physicians TO send in
forty eight hours about eighty Ca ses for
the whole city have been report ed
Many Of these however. are old cases.
visited for ten days or more. There
viii be influenza cases for several
Years until a certain state OF immunity
IS reached, but Dr. Flanagan thinks
that the type will gradually become
mildcr and mildcr
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
STILL UNDECIDED
ON DEPARTMENT HEADS
Probably VIII MIKE No Appointment.
Until Lnst Dny Allowed
bS Council

Despite much speculation concerning
Mayor Aiuslie's possible and probab,c
appointments or persons as heads Of
the cry departments created by the
new Iharter changes, ii may be stated
on no less authority than that OF the
ritEs executive himself that tile Mayor
mas not even made UP his mind as TO
whom he will recommend for coutirma-
ton by the city Council
In the hTSt place the Council has not
decided what salary these departmental
neadS are TO receive and II would be
difficult Tor the Mayor TO approach Il
man with an offer OF appointment with
ond place IL is believed that the Mayor
VIII wait to the last moment in order
mat I've may give the situation the
careful consideration which IL de-
serves. for The appointments will OF
necessity be interdependent. The nam
ing OF one man for one position may
affect the naming Of another man for
another position.
u is quite likely that the Mayor
will not make his recommended ions
until December 10. the last day al
lowed ny the ordnance recently adopt
en- AZ rec"n' meeting OF one OF the
GUYS Legislative branches it was stated
mat the Commute" on Charter Revision
had conferred with the Mayor regard
nr the tim. limit to be placed in the
ordinance ~ question and the Mayor
thought thai December 10 would he
early enough The committee how
ever thouch' otherwise and acting on
their recommendation the city Coun-
ell fixed December 10 and the Mayor
approved III" ordinance containing this
provision. Having preferred December
10 II is 'horgh. that the Mayor will
walt until December 10 to make the
recommends tions.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
MYSTERY sHlP, PROVES
NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION
Foreign Minister nnIfour Rushed
H"r">s Atlantic In Three Days.
Sn?s Writer.
Bi T.. q. EIrZIIAMON.

'copyright. 1915. by universnI Service
LONDON. November 2l-Uuon high
est authority 1t * learned that the
mystery ships Of which hitherto only
hLnts have bccn allowed TO nltcr out
81 the c"nsors office. represent the
Bfltish naval architects most notable
contfibution to the wars wonders.
~ Is no longer 81 secret that only
three OF these marvel ships have been
constructed so far. but they have al
ready accomplished many amazing
aIhievemcnts.
Your correspondent is Informed the
Foreign Minister Brlfour was rushed
across the Atlantic in three DAYS. This
was the time tn. siberian situation WAS
50 acute that il made the presence of
tRe Briti*h Foreign Minister in Wash
ington imperative.
Another mystery ship" enabled a
party of British officers some months
ago 10 reach Vancouver in eight DAYS
from here Via Halifax The officers
were urgently needed 10 join the allied
Siberian expedition.
ON another occasion the British Ad-
mirhi,E was warned that Il German
raider htd e'nd"d the blockade ard was
pirhtinG on the high seas. Immediately
Two mystery Sh'nS" were rushed out
ia quest Of the raider. The result was
That in less than twcnty-four hours
the raider was rounded up and sunk.
Later. another German sea marauder
cludcd the British. but was caught I'm
seventeen hours b. these giant sea
hounds of marvellous speed power.
Mnnv other achievements OF almost in
credible value are related Of these
strange craft.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
SAVING EFFECTED
is S1,336,OOO,OOO
soldiers Will lie Restored to Civil Life
nS Kapidiy Pos
hibte.
Iby AssocIuted Pres.l


WASlilNt;rON. November 2l-Say.
ing through War Department rcadjust-
ihent orders. including cancellation OF
OU0 BY Secretary Baker. In II letter read
I" the Senate to-day by Senator Mar
Tin. Of Virginia. chairman OF the An
propriations Committee.
ON contracts which have been let.
out on which no work had as yet been
done. Mr.. Baker wrote. cancellations
aggregate II saving of 100000. 900
IN orner WAS made on the iith Of
November cutting out all overtime and
sunday work The amount saved Inv
Il day.
In the Bureau Of Aircraft Production
orders have been te!egraphed stomnin,,
AZ PRODUCTION on large number OF
items which aggregate the estimated
saving of s225.00O .000.
IN addition 20 tac foregoing. plans
nave been made TO begin the dcmobi-
iizatlon 81 III. forces under arms In this
country. anu 10 begin returning at once.
70 inc United States such portions OF
the armed forces abroad as 49,. 40,
needed for the purpose OF ocuupvinp en-
envy territory "
Is have no doubt that within a few
DAYS the hsurcS above set forth will
SHOW substantial increases and ~. So
irgs effected will noun, day Nv I,v
III general. II is my earnest desire ia
res ore The soldiers To their homes and
lncir ciE!i occupations and to cut down
as speedily and completely as possible
wv |nNtraordlnary expenditures whiun
the War Department was obIirrd ~
war. ~ '"'
Il have not set up here the details NJ
ne contracts Cancelled because the list
TX long and the individual Items :,ro NJ
Of special Sirniticancc'' ''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
BUSINESS MEN DISCUSS
NEW INDUSTRIAL LAW
Jnmc. II. Price. Ono OF Authors. md
d. ". Hartley, Sprnk Before
Chamber of Commerce.

Attorneys James II. Price, member Of.
the House of Delegates. and J. w.
Hartley. OF Baltimore. addressed an
audicn"" OF about 100 insurance mon
ana employers last night in thu. audi
forum OF the Chamber OF Commerce.
on tn" workmanS compensation act
which goes irto effect on january
Delegate Price. who was probably tho
most instrumental man in tho Assem-
h'N IN securing Tho passage Of the act
"h"l"ln"d inc application OF the Njr-
mia act. Mr.. Hartley spoke on the
prihciNicS OF such acts and their an
p!ication in general. based upon his
IN handling cases coming
under IT," provisions of.SuCh actS
fioth speakers explained Tho adyan
taG"s or carrying such insurance aud
ne accruinS h"nniits thcrcfrom 20 both
employers and employees. Tho audi
en-" was interested in the dtscussior*
the application of the Nir-
:'nit act by the patron OF the bill
Mr. Price.
The meeting was called by tho Cham
u.r 81 Commerce and presided over
by president John e. Easily
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-22
FRAzEE WILL HOLD TEAM
inns changed Mind ~ to Selling lied
SoA Franchise Since Peace

BOSTON. MASS. November FL
Harry III. FraZce. president OF the Red
SON mas come out for one-man ma
t'onai committee. Il am positively IN
taNor OF a one-man national commit
tee. he declared to-day. "and there
IL no question but what that one tnau
oueht 20 oc ii Big man, man capa lie
or taxing care OF baseball problems
anu disputes. 1t is my belief, and
know 1t IL shared by many big-Ieaguc
owners. that neither league president
should sit on the national committee
II should be removed from politics."
speeding OF disposing Of the Red
Sox, Mr. Frazee said: Several weeks
ago | was thinking seriously OF dispos-
ing OF the Boston American League
franchise. but peace, or an armistice
winch IS equivalent to peace. has come
since that Time. and now I intend to
hang On 10 the club.
The game viii ~~'o~ ',nr'. W..
out Tor new material and are arrang-
ing FOR our spring Southern training
trip.