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The sun., 1918-06-20

The Franhtur.er Zeituno admits that
me mission to Berlin o. Baron Bu.ian,
The Austrian Foreign Minister. was
a'gely for the purpose OF Influencing
The German Government. In support o.
this solution. but he failed The Ze,,uno
says Burian insisted this was the ONLY
policy that could rescue Austria from
the present grave situation and that
without II there could be no extension
OF the alliance. no Mttel.Europa.
Germany. however. according to the
Ze'frng. resolutely opposed This solution,
fearing that j. would result in "A greatly
strengthened Slavdom and in incalcu.
liable consequences from the union OF
the Slav races against Germany.
The resignation OF RadoslavoR as
Premier of Bulgaria also Is connected
III well Informed quarters with the
Czecho-Slovak movement. Of which the
Paris Figaro says: 1T may well burst
out soon in raging torrent"
The resignation is regarded as sig.
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The sun., 1918-06-20

THE limited extent of the front has
permitted "A concentration of aerial ef-
fort that has not been paralleled since
the beginning OF the war, but 1t is to be
feared that the element Of surprise can
not he eliminated. Even under such con-
ditions as prevail there have been
periods of bad flying weather. and the
nights have been dark for this period OF
the year. with the result that the enemy
may have partly succeeded in even i'm
portant movements.
Unless my information is hopelessl,
inaccurate, Field Marshal Haig now
commands forces that are deemed fully
adequate to deal with Prince Rupprccht's
divisions. There Ia every reason to be-
liere there will be at least equality OF
numbers in the coming struggle. This
OF course. does not preclude the posi-
t:lIty OF initial but strictly limited
successes at selected points. but it does
give absolute assurance that a decision
in favor OF the enemy is wildly impos.
sible."
The sun., 1918-06-20
Internal and Political De-
baclc Forecast Unless Vie
tory Comes Speedily.
FOES CAPITALS GLOOMY
Berlin Journal Warns South
ern Slav Question Is Leading
to Catastrophe.


LONDON. june 19-The serious polit.
ico-rac!al crisis in Austria. probably th.
iai!ure OF the Austro-liungarian Of
fensive IN Italy: Indications or A
reci udescence OF the strike movement
IN Germany the popular dis ontent re.
ported from Turkey ard the troubles
OF Bulgaria are causing gloomy fore.
bodings in the capitais OF the Quail
ruple Alliance. Diplomatic opinion on
this situation was summed up In an au-
thoritatire quarter as follows
NO military operation ever has been
so wrapped up with political considera-
tons as the present Austrian offensive
1t is absolutely a case OF either victory
IN the field or a political and Internal
debaci". At this moment the Austrian
Cao'het dares not face meeting Of
the Re.chsra'. which is now overdue.
and the Crown will not permit the
resignation OF Premier Won Seydler.
Acted At Berlin's Bidding.
IT is certain that Austria is acting
a. the bidding Of Berlin. The morale
Of portion of Auss;ia's mixed arrny
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The sun., 1918-06-20
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The sun., 1918-06-20
RHEIMS BLOW
SEEN ASFEINT
British Expect That Real At
tack Will BE Directed
Against Them.
GEN. HAIG Is CONFIDENT
Current Belief Is That He Has
Force ut Least Equal to
That of Enemy.
GEN. HAIG Is CONFIDENT

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LONDON. June Ia--The German at
tack launched last night on the Rheims
front was nothing more. in the opinion
OF military experts here. that an attempt
10 divert the attention of the Allies
from the real locality OF the fo-,hcom-
ing resumption OF the offensive. Both
the French and the British conmenta-
tors insist that the expected German
thrust will be directed further north
against the Franco British front.
There have been frequent references
recently ~ renewed but intermittent
activity by the German artillery in the
valley Of the Ancre and also in the
more northern sectors held by the Brit
sh. although there has been nothing Sig
nificant or outstanding in the last
tventy-four hours to indicate tHat the
Germans have any intention 10 launch
Immediately an attack In force well
Informed military authority said to-day
The blow is coming. and II IS cominE
soon. Chancellor Bonav Law was not
without ample warrant for his statement
In the House OF Commons last night. |
have been convinced for weeks tina
whatever may be the scale or magnitude
OF enemy operations on other parts o!
the western front Gen. Ludeudorff will
make supreme effort against the
British.
The sun., 1918-06-20
object Of Disc Attack.

The Crown Princes attack in the d.
rection OF Compegne was designed TO
terror!ze Paris and induce Gen. Foch 20
draw upon his reserves for the defence
OF the French capital. Neither object was
achieved.
The purpose OF the present Austrian
offensive in Italy is to pu. Venice under
the Austrian guns, which the German
high command calculates would be a
death blow to the morale OF the Italian
army and powerful incentive to the
Italian people 10 seek some sort OF peace.
The fighting is going well for the ltsi-
ians. and is expected to go better shat
ter!ng the Austro-German hopes
In regard to the future on the west
front, Gen. Foch and Field Marshal Haig
have no misconceptions in regard to the
mmensity OF the task which confronts
them. For several weeks the air forces
of the Allies have been making tre-
mendous efforts to search out every
region back of the enemy lines for tn
formation regarding concentrations and
movements of German troops.
The sun., 1918-06-20
Held Ont tRainst 10 to I.

The British defenders Of !, certain po-
s,tiou wcr" ordeled TO retire wlth view
- STRENGTHENING ont u salient \ small
detachment las left On tho crest OF 4
n.t 5000 ioct ligh TO cover the with.
lrawai. Tho Austi!ans. who ,lnmed,-
The sun., 1918-06-20

Continued on Second Page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
ENSLEY ELKS SCORE
 BIG HIT BEFORE
 CAPACITY HOUSE
Performance to Be Repeated Tonight at 8 O'Cl0ck-Programme Replete With Comedy, Songs and
 Patriotism

Before a packed house the Ensley Elks Minstrels scored decided hit last night. The fireworks began yes tcrday afternoon when the bunch, re- sp1endent in regalia which shamed all the colors of the rainbow. paraded the Ensley streets. Attention of the pulp lie was drawn to the unusual spec tacle by the aid of the T. C.-I. band and once drawn was fixed there.
 The hits of the performance were made by Tom Moxley, Tom Akers, Ed Warnick and Henry Vance in their roles of end men. Their material was new and put across with pep and stage presence that would have shamed the veteran John Healey
 "rhe Little Grey Mother sung by Charles Turner, scored one of the greatest hits of the entire perform ance. Charles Bartlett in his "All the World Will Be Jealous of Me-" was also vociferously applauded. Ashamed of You" by Tom Akers was accorded hearty applause.
 The stage settings carried the pa-
 
 ceptionally well arranged. The effect left nothing to be desired. One of the best numbers on the programme was the rendition by Hugh Hill, in song and monologue of For Me and My Gal" This concoction of comedy, song and humor left the audience franti- cally calling fer more,
 The numbers rendered by the Ugly Brothers quartet were excellent and received their full share of applause James B. Drake, as interlocutor, put over his role like seasoned pro- fessional.
 The grand patriotic finale, "For Uncle Sam and Dixie" was partici- pated in by the entire cast and was without doubt one of the features of the performance. The old Confederate flag was displayed and when turned over "Old Glory'R faced the audience.
 The performance was given in Ens- ley at Elks hall on Avenue D and will be repeated tonight at 8 o'clock. The house was packed at last nights performance and 1t is stated that a substantial number of tickets have al- ready been sold for the show which IS to be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
PERSH|NG REFERS DEATH SENTENCES
 ID WASHINGTON

Washington, February 2S.-Four Amer ican soldiers caught asleep while doing sentry duty in the first line trenches have been sentenced to death, but Gen. eral Pershing. although he has author ity to carry out the sentence, has re- ferred their cases to the war department for review.
 These are the first cases of the kind since the American troops went to France. One soldier has been executed there for an anspeakable offense on a French child and in his case General Pershing acted swiftly without as much as referring it to Washington.
 In these cases, however, some extenuat- ing circumstances may be found for men tired and nerve worn by front line trench duty in heretofore unknown manner of warfare, te save them from the death penalty at the hands of their own fel- lows.
 President Wilson probably in the end. will review their cases. Going to sleep on sentry duty has long been recognized as an unforgiveable offense, punisha ble by death. and such cases, rare as they have been in the American army. have furnished some of the most absorbing in cidents of it's rashness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
THREE

number by the railroads about year ago, Miss Goldmark said. at the instance of the railroad war board. They were put in clerical positions experimentally. but their use has extended until now they are in the freight yards. section gangs, shops and roundhouses
 While much of the work is suitable to women. many occupations involve heavy physical strain and other hazards. Miss Goldmark doubted the advisabiiity of employing women on section gangs for work out of doors in all conditions of weather and without proper attention to their physical welfare.
 In order that there shall be no waste full use of labor and to reduce the turn over,' she recommended, fit Is important to make an investigation and standard ize the work for which women may be employed before their numbers increase. One railroad employees 400 on one di- vision and another has total of 1517 women workers"
 Miss Goldmark declared white women were lifting weights of as much as 50 pounds in work as drill press operators. She gave long list of occupations filled by women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
LATE NEWS FROM ]. DAVID R. FRANCIS IS NOT RECEIVED
Washington as Yet Knows Nothing About Proposed Departure From Petro-
 grad of Ambassador

Washington, February 2s.-No fur ther word from Ambassador Francis as to his plans for leaving Petrograd had been received here early today and Secretary Lansing when asked about unofficial reports that the ambassa- dor and some of the other embassies had departed, declared the state de- partment had no information whatever.
 The latest dispatch from Ambassador Francis was dated February 22, and arrived today, saying that the bol- sheviki authorities at that time had offered to provide train on 12 hours notice when the diplomats decided to abdicate Petrograd.
 Later today another dispatch from Ambassador Francis, dated February |21, also arrived and said that the peo- pie of Little Russia were fighting the Maximilists for possession of Odessa. The Maximilists were holding their ground, the dispatch added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Woman's Missionary Union
 Meeting at Alexander City
Sessions Closed Last Night With
 Pageant Presented by Children

A number of delegates returned last night from Alexander City, where they have been attending the sessions of the Woman's Missionary union of the North Alabama Methodist confer ence. The union has been in session for the past two days and the ses- sions were presided over by Mrs. J.
 H. Mccoy of Birmingham, president. Among the interesting features of
 the conference was the announcement that the pledge for general work.
 amounting to more than $7000, was
 more than redeemed. and the total re- ported for all work in the women $
 department was $35.000.
 Wednesday evening Mrs. B. w. Led
 better of Anniston delivered a stirring
 message with reference to duty to the
 boys in the camps here and in Ala
 bama, and Miss Nellie Bonnet thrilled the large audience with report of tho present needs and conditions in Ja- pan.
 The session closed last night with a pageant presented by the children of Alexander City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
MANY WOMEN ARE ' bE|EGG EMPLOYED
 0N THE RAILROADS
Miss Pauline Goldmark, Sister-in-Law of Associate Justice Brandeis, Tes-
 tifies to This

Washington February 2s.-A special session of the railroad rail wage commits sion was held today to hear Miss Paul. inc Goldmark, sister-in-law of Associate Justice Brandeis. tell of the employment of women on railroads. She gave figures to show that women are being used in increasing numbers for heavy work. her statement contradicting in some instances the testimony of railroad executives.
 Miss Goidmark appeared as representa- tive of the Consumers league of New York and other organizations Her tes- timony was given informally and will not be included in the record until she has incorporated 1t in a formal state ment. Secretary Lane. chairman, and the other members of the committee, showed keen interest in the general question of women in railroad work by their frequent questions.
 Women first were employed in any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Negro Who Killed Deputy
 in Talladega Still Held
 in Jefferson County Jail

Montgomery, February 2S.-(Spe- cial)-Fearing that citizens of the section in which the murder was com mitted might attempt to take the law into their own hands, Governor Hen- derson Thursday directed Sheriff T. J Batson of Jefferson county to hold until further orders Ellis Graham, ne- gro. who Is charged with the murder of Deputy Sheriff Burt in Talladega county.
 This action was taken at the re- quest of citizens of Talladega county who told the governor on the long distance telephone that some persons might attempl to lynch Graham and that those Duplicated were watching the trains in the hope that he would be carried to Talladega county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Candidates Continue to
 File Their Intentions

Montgomery, February 2s-(SpeciaI.) ) G. O. Dickey of Luverne. solicitor of the Second judicial district. informed .ne secretary of state Wednesday thsx he had entered the race for reelection and had appointed himself committee of one to receive and disburse all funds which will be used in the promotion of his political interests.
 Samuel H. Reed informed the secretary of state that he had become candidate for state senator from the Sixteenth dis trict, Thomas l.. Harvey became a can didate for representative from Calhoun county and A. H. Williamson entered
 the race for representative from Cren- shaw county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Japan Is Growing Anxious and Wants Aid to Offset
 Germans in Russia
INTERNATIONAL LAW
 WOULD BE PUT ASIDE
 ON SUCH MOVEMENT
Washington Officials View Situation as One of Mo- mentous Proportions,
 But Action Expected

Washington, February oS. An early decision probably will be reached on the momentous question as to whether Amer ica and the entente allies shall join Japan in a campaign in eastern Siberia to counteract possible German activities in that quarter and save the great supply of military stores accu- nulated at V]adivostok and in- teriors points on the Siberian railway.
 It has been understood that this decision might await the arrival in Washington of Viscount Ishii, the newly appointed Japanese ambassador to the United States, but it was said tonight recent developments, includ- ing increasing pressure from entente sources, very likely will cause more speedy determination of the question. It is learned that this is not regarded as problem for the consideration at the present stage at least of the su- preme war council in France, which. if it treats the subject at all, will deal with it only as military matter, the question of policy to be decided by the governments of the entente allies and America.
 GRAVE QUESTION
 IL is freely admitted in official cir cles that this is very great question indeed radical departure from established rules of international law would be involved in the forcible entry into a neutral country and con- sideration must be given to the possible effect upon the Russian people of such a course in their relations to the pres ent war Already there has been some apprehension that great numbers of Russian soldiers rather than return to their farms and shops would voluntarily < soin the central armies, and some evil dence of foundation for this fear is found in Berlin dispatches announcing tho entry into the Germany army of several regiments of Esthonians
 JAPAN INSISTENT
 On the other hand, growing indications thar .Ianan "a nn0f Yn1lch s1onper ha ro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Western Mining Man Lost
 Huge Sums in New York

New York. February 2s.-Gambling in New York cost a western millionaire oil magnate losses of between $l0O0Oo and $5O0.0 900. according to Assistant District Attorney Smith, who Is conducting the John Doe" inquiry into vice and gam bling conditions here. He said today the name of the man would come ou. during the investigation. The wester, mans money was taken from him, Smith asserted, at gambling place maintained in a hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Will Blackmon Is Given
 Another Week of Life

Montgomery, February 2s.-(Spe- al.)-Will Blaci<mon's lease on life was renewed for one week by Cover nor Henderson Thursday when he or dered that the date for the execution be postponed from Friday to Friday week. Blackmon is held under death senetnce in the Jefferson county Jail on a charge of killing John Henry Bailey while the two were convicts at Banner mine.
 Blackmon contends that he killed Bailey in self-defense. J. P. Hall. warden. has urged the governor not to interfere with the execution, claim ing that the crime was premeditated and carefully planned. Governor Hen derson has received information that
 ~'-'-~~ rnav not be sane and this has caused second respite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
SPANISH CABINET
 RESIGNS FOLLOWING GENERAL ELECTION

Madrid, February 2s.-The cabinet resigned today.
 The retirement of the government of the general elections Sunday. Fur thermore. the ministry was divided on the question of the policy to be pur- sued toward Germany in consequence of the recent torpedoing of several Spanish steamships.
 Public opinion is expressing itself strongly against the lack of energetic ernment in the face of Germany's dis regard of her engagements concerning the immunity of Spanish steamships under the conditions specified from submarine attack.
 The government was urged by va rious newspapers to take a determined attitude of benevolent neutrality to- ward divinition of the allies whilo preserving officially the neutrality Of the country. It was suggested that Spanish laborers might be permitted to go to France and that free access might be given to American buyers for the expeditionary forces in France, So as to effect saving in tonnage.
 The resignation of the cabinet was hastened by the withdrawal last night of Senor Ventosa, minister of finance, and Senor Rodes, minister of public in- struction, owing to the divergence of their views upon constitutional re- forms from those held by their col leagues. The premier then presented collective resignation.
 The King requested the premier, Marquis De Alhucemas (Garcia Pirieto) immediately to form a new ministry in which many of the for mer ministers will be included. Alhu- cemas will have the support of Count Romanones, the former premier.
 In the elections the largest numbe CT of seats in Parliament were won by the liberal democrats with 93, conser- vatives of the Dato group S6. Roman ono sliberal 35, republicans 33.
 Marquis De Alhucemas, the retiring premier, was called upon to form q cabinet in April of last year. The cab met resigned in June and he formed another announcing a policy of ab- sclute neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01

especially in the east, will be so greatly Increased that some of the eastern states which formerly gained distinction by req son of their abundant harvest of wheat, but which afterwards lost that prestige, will regain it,
 William c. Brown and others who some years ago gave much time to a study of wheat producing possibilities In the United States, became convinced that instead of a yearly falling off in production 1t will be possible. under fla vorable climatic conditions and by the adoption of intensive farming to raise considerably more than 1000, ,000000 busln- els~ of wheat in the United States every year. That was also the view taken by James J. Hill. The war may as one of It's indirect results. lead to such great cultivation in wheat, especially in the states where for the past 90 or % years 1t has been neglected. as to restore to the United States the opportunity for serving other people with much the greater part of the wheat they need while at the same time supplying our own people with all they may require.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Stuart at Prattyille

Prattville, February 2s.-(speciaI.)-Th amendists opened their campaign in Au- tauga county last night in the First Methodist church of Prattville with 8 speech from what Is conceded to be the ablest man they have to ofrer in Ala bama in the person of Rev. Dr. George Stuart of the First Methodist church of Birmingham. The choir sang sacred Dr. E. A. Dannelly of Montgomery offered a short prayer. Dr. w. P. Hurt. pastor of the First Methodist church. then announced that Rev. George Stuart needed no introduction to the people of Prattvi1la
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
NEGRO ACCUSED OF TALLADEGA MURDER ORDERED HELD HERE

if T. J. Batson yesterday from Gov ernor Henderson. Ellis Graham. the negro accused of the murder of Dep
 uty Sheriff will Burse near Talladega q few days ago. will be held in the Jefferson county jail for safe keeping and will not be turned over to au- thorities of Talladega county.
 Sheriff J. w. Thweatt and his son. accompanied by Chief of Police J. S. Stanford. called at the jail for the pur- pose of questioning the prisoner. Be- fore leaving they said feeling was running high over the killing and 1t was out of the Aquestion to think of talking the negro to Talladega county |at this time. z,