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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-14

Lord Readings statements said he was
confident no such announcement had
been issued with the knowledge OF
Premier LLOYD George, adding that tha
views of the British government which
he was transmitting were exactly oppo-
site. Secretary Baker said American
troops we're being used now in battle and
would continue to be used as the SUI
preme commander, General Foch, deemed
best.
Inquiry at the various bureaus of the
war department showed that the expe-
dited movement Of men to France is pro-
ceeding as planned after the announce
gated with French and British divisions
for immediate operations as well as in
training.
In view of these developments, 1t was
felt that an explanation must come from
the British capital 1t is known that
some question as to the way Amer
lean aid will be employed, had been
raised in London. some officials there
feeling that the use Of American troops
should be restricted at this time in favor
OF American supplies; while others dwelt
upon the urgent need of manpower as the
first consideration.
Since the decision to scatter American
battalions or regiments in allied forces
was made only because of the cry for
manpower from both the British and
French governments when the German
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-14
Women Of Methodist
Church Win Fight
For Laity Rights

Atlanta, May 13.-After 40
years of effort, women Of the
Methodist Episcopal church,
south, today were granted, by
action Of the general con-
ference, full lay membership
in the church.
Paragraphs in the discipline stat
ing: ut is not in harmony with the
spirit of our law that women be mem
bers Of general conference; it is
not lawful to elect woman stew
ard, and woman may be elected
superintendent Of Sunday school,
but is not thereby member Of the
quarterly conference" we're ordered
stricken from the book of laws.
The measure passed today is practl-
cally the same which was presented BY
the womans missionary council at the
general conference in 1914. and then de-
feated By vote of 1O5 to III. In their
petition the women asked that all re-
strictions against them be removed from
the discipline; that the word laymen be
interpreted to include women, and for
recognition and privileges which ars
inherent with membership.
While it was practically certain that
the women would win. surprise was ex-
pressed that the viva voce vote in their
favor was SO overwhelmingly large.
Last-minute efforts to block the vote
led by Judge John $. Gambler Of Atlanta
lost through the ruling Of Bishop 4. d,
Mouzon, who refused to sustain point
i tcontinued On Page TAree,
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Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS
Calm before storm situation now
existing western battle front.
Miss Wilson sings to soldiers.
Freight and passenger rates must
be raised.
Women of Methodist church win
fight for Inity rights.
Germans Defeated in air and sen,
now looking for other means.
News of the boys over there.
c-son-in-Inw OF Swift placed under
arrest.
LOCAL NEWS
3-Scotch chaplain to speak for Red
Cross.
5-Refurned soldier to urge increased
c0nl production.
Report In made by Miss Hundley ON
remembrance fund.
French and Spanish summer
courses will he resumed.
City ready to give Mnsons royal
greeting.
s-Johrson calls meeting of county
chnirmen.
FEATURES
4-Edif0riaf comment.
6-society and Dolly Dairympic.
S-Sports.
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onslaught was battering the lines in
Flanders and Picardy. officials here were
inclined to find the tone of the announce
ment now attributed to the war cabinet
distasteful. The whole American pro-
gramme in France has been subject to
revision by reason Of that decision, the
effect Of which was to set aside national
pride and the ambitions Of American Of
ficers Of high rank In order to furnish
immediate aid Such sacrifices were not
viewed lightly, 1t is held, or to be ac-
cepted or rejected at the within of the
moment in London or elsewhere.
Just how the circulation Of such reports
as that contained in the Ottawa advices
enter into the political struggle in Eng
land, American officers cannot say, as
they pay little attention to the internal
questions there. They have strong feel
ing that English politics is behind this
mystifying utterance, however, and look
to the British government to correct
promptly any misappreIfension there may
be about the need for American aid
There are some other questions agitat-
ing officials here which the Ottawa re-
port served to bring to light. For one
thing. American army officers for the
most part are convinced that the Ameri-
ear army will never reach its highest eff
ficiency under either the French or Brit
ish army systems. The relations between
the officers and men in each army are
tContfnued on Page Two,
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For several weeks military experts
have been watching developments in
this Particular region because it is
the logical point from which the Ger
mans may be expected to launch a
great turning movement against the
Arras sector. During he early days
of April when the allies made final
stand on the line which they at present
hold. the Germans centered their
fiercest drives on Hebuterne and the
wooded hills to the south and SOUTH
west. They failed to advance further
and later lost ground to the allies at
this point
The country to the west of He5u-
terne is quite hilly, with many steep
ridges which afford admirable defen-
sive positions. To the north and
northwest, however, the country is
moderately level, with long undulat-
ing ridges which might be stormed
readily by heavy masses Of troops.
Field Marshal Haig mentions, too,
considerable artillery fire to the north
KENNEL, but this has been re-
have been roaring for weeks.
The southern portion of the British
front has also been under heavy fire
from the enemy guns, and this may
Indicate that the Germans are getting
ready for new effort to reacn
Afnisas.
On the rest of the western front the
reports tell nothing of interest as
revealing the true situation.
Since the Italians captured Mont
Como, on Saturday morning, the AUS
TRANS have tried in vain to regain
this commanding peak south of Asia
80, but have been met by stern resist
ance.
In Mesopotamia, the British forces
have progressed further up the Tigris
and have captured Kirkut, pursuing
the Turks for 20 rifles to the north
ward. The British now are 60 miles
east of the important city of Mosul
the site of the ancient city of Nieven,
and the crossing of numerous caravan
routes.
Ukrainian reports tell of the cap
ture by the Germans of Dowager En-
press Maria Feodorovna and Grand
Dukes Nicholas Nicolaievitch and
Alexander Michaelovitch. who have
been living in Strengthened circum-
stances in the seclusion of their
estates in Crimea, which now is over
run by the Germans.
Emperor Charles of Austria, &C
companied by his foreign minister
and military leaders, has called on
Emperor william. The report of the
meeting says that there was com
piete accord" in their discussions Of
the present and future relations of the
countries
The Ukrainians are said to be very
cool toward the new government set
up by the Germans in that country.
while the Lithuanians are demanding
the absolute independence of their
country. with monarch chosen from
some neutral state, instead of Ger
man prince, which has been said to
be the programme there.
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Raymond ]. Staggers
Will Avenge Brother

Montgomery, May 13.-Raymond j..
Staggsrs OF Benton. brother OF Lieut..
William L. staggers, recently reported
missing in action, has gone to Camp
Pike, Ark to enter the officers train
ing school. where he hopes to win COM
mission and thereby succeed his brother
lie was appointed by Col r. Il. Brown.
attached to the University Of Alabama.
Staggcrs is the third son OF the family
10 enter the army and fourth son IS
now receiving preliminary military tram
tns at the boys school here.
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ruisers with which she hopes to again
cted underwater warfare.
year the first month of Germany,s unre-
stricted submarine warfare, the tonnage
sunk was s7 900. In April Of this year
It had dwindled to about 2ss.o o0 tons.
On the other hand, the destruction OF
submarines is exceeding their construc-
ton by the enemy and the margin is ex.
pected to increase as additional Amer
lean destroyers, which now are being
turned out rapidly. take their place win
the war craft operating in the war zone
The total Of allied shipping destroyed
IN the first four months Of 1918 was
Aaced by Minister Leygues at l,262s AS
tons and even il the submarines are able
to maintain this rate, which officiats
doubt. the years total would BE- some.
thing like 100000 tons or less than the
estimated amount OF tonnage which the
shipping board believes America vii,
produce during the year.
ALLIED GAINS
Adding to American production the
output in Great Britain, France and r..
pan. the allies would gain for che wear
something like 100000 tons, not couns-
ing the 100000 or more tons OF char
tered Japanese and Norwegian ships AND
requistioned Dutch vessels.
While encouraging, officials emphasize
the fast that these figures do not furnish
the margin Of safety in the allied coun-
tries and America. The output thus far
this year ras not come up to expecta
tions, and the American yards have not
turned out the tonnage ANTICIPATED be-
cause o. freight congestion ana other
causes and renewed efForts are being
made TO make UP their deficiencieA
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CALM BEFORE STORM, SITUATION NOW
EXISTING ON BATTLE FRONT IN FRANCE
Allied Armies Are Standing Like Stone
Walls and Huns Seem Afraid to At
tack, Following Several De-
feats in Northern France
BY the Associated Pres.

Germanys resumption of the gigantic against the
allies the west front has yet maeriaized In various
sectors there have been local which
on the situation whole But along front there
quiet that might be the fact that
the Germans are known to be moving for
new move in the mighty drive launched March 21
Field Marshal Haig by the German
artillery behind
nes OF Albert
the line between Hebuterne and ucquoy
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"a u,,I u das;rnsd esnecia,,v n reet
ths ns,.ss ~ ,hs tornedo boat destroy
~ which bave nrovsd 3 effectiv. Il
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Turks Are Beaten

London. May 13.--British mounted
troops after capturing Kirkut in Meso-
potamia, pursued the Turks for dis
lance OF 20 miles to the northward.
says an official statement issued to-
day by the war office. on May II The
Turks were driven across the lesser
Zab river at Allyn Kupri The latter
place is so miles southeast of Mnst,l
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-14
PASSENGER Traffic Curtailed

q Washington, May l3.--Director Con-
eral McAdoo today ordered curtail-
ment Of transcontinental passeng err
schedules from Chicago west, effective
June 2. to save 11.72S,00O train milec a
year by eliminating competition and
cutting down running schedules
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American Officers Are
Uncertain As to Meaning
NeUs From Great Britain

London May 13-The Associated Press was officially
informed tonight that the from Ottawa
CAM last night attrbung the committee Of the
British cabinet the that had been decided
not to the American army the front until
lit became complete and powerful force due to an
error, which has now been corrected.
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Washington May 13Amercan officers inclined
aeerize
would
developed
incident
British cabinet pudd aiding,
ment, be absolute with efaetsas known here
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Germans, Defeated IN
Air and onSea, Looking
Nou For Other Means

May 15Reaixig
the the
of she hone.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
REJECTED BY NAVY; DRAFTED
Man Is Accepted for Service In Army
After Qualifying az
Postman.

Corvallis, Ore.-Ernest Chase ruro,
mail carrier, enlisted in the navy.
After his final physical examination
he was discharged as being physically
unfit. Then he got job as rural car.
rier and Invested $40 in a rig, horse
and outfit. After working 20 days he
was called in the military draft, passed
by the local examining board, and or
dered to camp.
He doesn't know now whether to
sell his rig and give up his lob. or
whether to take ''lay off, and trust
to being rejected by the army as he
was by the navy.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
WAR GARDENERS
RESPOND TO CALL

place which revealed itself in an en-
thusiastic, widespread drive to help
home food production. OF the total
number of war gardens in the United
States, the preliminary reports show
that more than 100000 of them
2,276,00O, to be exact-were in the
Central Western territory. There was
gain of fully so per cent over the
war garden activity of last year.
Eastern States Tagging.
"The Eastern states, including New
England, New York, Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Delaware, on the
whole showed little increase over last
year. In certain parts of all this ter
ritory there has been a better show
ing, and particularly has there been
a greater activity among manufacture
ing concerns in providing land for
their employees; but these gains have
been counteracted to certain extent
by less activity in other places; so that
the amount of food home grown along
the upper Atlantic coast this year will
be slightly if any greater than last
year. Better cultivation in hundreds
of cases may make up for what is lack
ing in numbers. In New York the park
department alone reports 1900 war
gardens &c by 40. The total number
of war gardens in this territory, as
shown by the reports, is $4,000, Of
which $4,000 are in New York, Penn
sylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
1.-THE South has made an excellent
record, certain states in particular
having made notable gains. Including
Texas and Oklahoma, there are total
of 1,246,OOO war gardens in the South
ern states this year, one-fourth of the
number in the entire United States.
California, Washington and Oregon
show a total of 100000 war gardens.
That the war gardeners intend to save
great part of the garden crop is
shown in the 200 entries received up
to July for the canning contests that
garden clubs are organizing all over
the country"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
INNOCENCE.

The culprit had hired the yom,
town lawyer to defend him agaiDs
the charge of stealing Il book cablns
After the first conference the youD,
student Of law who was just begippIn,
court practice said to his client: 4
"Now. Bill, I'm convinced that ya
didn't steal that book cabinet. Il h
thought you did I'd advise you to plead
guilty. However, just leave it to m
and I'll prove to the court that ya|
are innocent. In the meantime IV
take a retainer of ten dollars and vol
can pay the rest when"
"Ten dollars!" said Bill. ~ amt e
no ten dollars"
At this startling news the young law
yer seemed downcasted, but SUDDEN
he frightened. swell, I'll tell yu
what I'll d." he said. "I'll try to I'd
you out of this scrape and then well
call it square If you send the cabins
around to my Office. need one badly
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
PECULIAR SOURCE OF RIVER
Pool Flowing From Cave Gives Rise
to the okIawaha Stream In
Heart of Florida.

Down through the heart of Florida
winds one of the most beautiful of
American rivers. aptly named by the
Indians Oklawaha, "Croolsed Wa
ters." The steamboat that carries you
up the stream scrapes It's sides against
the river banks as 1t twists through
the palmettos and live oaks which
line the river bed. Every few min.
utes 1t seems that the boat will run
into the banks, which refuse to stay
at the sides, but are always shifting
so as to get directly in the, way. Just
as you decide what to do when the
apparently inevitable collision shall
occur, a long pole, dexterously guided,
shoots out. the boat swings around,
and you are safe until next time.
Presently the charm Of the tropics
seizes you, and you forget to worry
about the boat. You hear a sudden
"kerchunk." and sleepy alligator
filings himself from his sunny log into
the water. The swamps beside the
river are rank with lilies, water hya-
cinths. and yellow jasmine. Gray
Spanish moss twines over the trees.
The foliage is SO dense that you readi-
ly imagine yourself In the African jun
gle instead Of only few miles from
civilization.
The water of the Oklawaha is black
as you look down. but II you dip up a
cupful 1t Is clear and sparkling. Down
to join the dark river flows the Silver
Spring run, stream as clear as the
Oklawaha Is turbid. Here the boat
leaves the main stream Of the Ottawa
ha and travels up the tributary to Its
source, the mysterious Silver spring. q
pool Is feet deep. flowing from great
cave. How the water gets into the
cave. and why it PUSHES forth with
such force are problems yet waiting
for scientific explanation. The great
pool Is GOO feet from lip to lip. a dia.
mond in an emerald setting Chicago
Daily News.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
MAN TOO HEAVY FOR. NAVY
"ee'u,s'ns offieer Says Uncle Sam
Hasn't Suit Big Enough for
kansan.

saiina. Kan.-"I want to fight" de-
ciared v. c. Emick. twenty,one or
Mlitonvaie, Mt the local naval recru,t-
ing Office. A recruiting officer ,ovo
MIN the "once over" put him tbromrn
" series OF PAGES and then said:
ihere. is nothing doing here Thor.
isn't sailor suit in Uncle Sans 49,
that would fit you" navy
Emiek walked out Of the office
disappointed man. He weighs o7s
posnus ana was recently registered
under the new draft law.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
She wa. No PIker.

The lovely lady consulted the popu.
lar attorney In regard to getting d.
vorce. She was particularly interested
In knowing how much 1t would cost.
After looking over the case the lawyer
said: "This - comparatively easy; I
can get you divorce without any pub
licity whatever for Ave hundred dol
lars" She looked at him haughtily.
II have plenty Of money" she said.
"How much will it cost with plenty Of
publicity and everythingf" He saw
that she was a person who wanted
things done right. 20 he hastily revised
his 6gures.- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14

very softly, father died, and mother
lived but month longer. My brother
married and then started to learn all
I did not know. It IL not easy to learn
at thirty-five-not medicine, at any
rate-and 1t was ten years later before
got the right to hang out that sign
you see In front of my Office. And ut
forty-five, a new doctor does not easily
build up practice in a small town.
indeed there were some nights when
I sent myself to bed supperless like a
naughty boy being punished for having
spoilt-his life," he added bitterly.
Zebiah forgot herself as she saw the
need for quick sympathy. "But look
how splendidly you have done, doctor,
in the five years you have been here.
Surely that is encouraging"
1T is If It were not counteracted by
hearing people speak Of that old
batch" old badly" and 'bowlegs.' and
wondering who'll he leave his money
to when he dies"
A faint call from the sick room in
terrupted their exchange of condolences
and both stood over the figure breath
ing so laboriously. The doctor felt the
pulse and looked very compassionately
ut the lined features.
"Guess I'm done for, Zebiah," came
in far-away voice, ''and-and-don't
let the Doc get my money. I'd ruther
I'd ruther-" A weak cough stop
ped her. In a moment she went on.
''1'd ruther see you have 1t. amt
been so kind to you, .Zebiah. these
many years. You'll forgive me, child?'
With tears coursing down her faded
cheeks. Zebiah leaned over and kissed
the shrunken lips. "There Is nothing
to forgive, mother"
II wish I'd been your real mother,
girl, I might've done better by you.
Don't give the Doc any of my money"
Silence ensued.
The doctor noislessly arose and COW
cred the body with the sheet. "She Is
Dead" he said simply.
Zebiah retreated into the other room
and the doctor followed. She was dry
eyed and felt horribly old. Irritating
and complaining as her stepmother bad
been, she now had no one and the void
seemed too immense to fill. Her head
sank upon her chest.
"Zebiah," the doctor called.
Zebiah was aroused from her apathy
by his use of her Christian name.
"Zebiah." he repeated, twill you
marry met"
Zebiah stared In incredulous amaze
ment.
1--WE are both alone in the world
he continued gently taking her hands.
"Your goodness to your stepmother has
aroused love I long thought gone.
Don't you think you could learn to
care for me?'
"But, doctor, DOCTOR" Zebiah's voice
seemed another part Of her, "I'm only
"old-maid Zebiah, 'homely old Zebiah.' "
"And I'm only that old BATCH old
baldy,' 'bowlegs.' Come, it's not too
late. Zebiah, let's start from the be
ginning"
| Zebiah seemed to have lost her an
giles, her hair seemed to curl about her
forehead and long-absent color mount
ed her cheeks.
eyes, let's start again." she whis-
pered.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
CZECHS IN ITALY
MUST WIN OR DIE
all collective judgments, arise from
full consensus Of the judges.
Elect Own officers.

all collective judgments, arise from Il
full consensus of the judges.
Elect Own officers.
The examination Of the political
opinion is not less exacting for being
carried out by fellow soldiers. A Czech
recruit who spoke his mother tongue
well was challenged by his compat-
riots. 'He speaks our language WELL
but his heart is not Czech" they said.
It was learned that during protracted
business transactions in Vienna he had
lost the fierceness and the intrepidity
of the Bohemian character through
dali. contact with the Austrian author
tiles
This control has been fraught with
excellent results. Those who have sur
vivec the tests of the assembled judges
have furnished the best war material
and proved themselves dependable in
military and moral affairs.
The officers are also elected by the
soldiers, who trust their leaders with
blind faith. and give them the most
rigid obedience and discipline. Such
discipline the new soldiers ST liberty
are taught, by their remembrance OF
imperial oppression, to hold essential
to the triumph of their cause.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
Disposed OF.

0toRVoS0 ".
"YOu remember that clock you sOl
met" asked the lady.
Eyes, madam, do" replied The
salesman.
"You told me it would run eight
days without winding"
"Well, does 1t not, madam"
II don't really know. 1t had such I
diabollcal alarm that l didn't keep /
long enough to find out"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
Find Indian Skeleton.

Martins Ferry, O.-While stripn,r.
coal at the Beech Flats Coal comnans.
mine at Rush Run, above this c,,,.
workmen unearthed the skeletons y.
three Indians. The skeletons are IN :
GOOD state of preservation. The tooth
are perfect and white as ivory. '"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
True.

Gardening is a good deal like ~
Ing children"
Il find that It's. not enough mefs
to have one. To get the best resi-
with either child or garden you
got to give them constant care.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1918-08-14
Perhaps Both.

Wifey-I believe you're getting y.
you never 60 out with the boys 4
more.
Hubby (knowingly)-It isn't ~
It's wisdom.