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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
ON LORRAINE SECTOR

With the American Forces on the French Front, Tuesday Night, May [. The official French report of the patrol action in which American troops in the Lorraine sector of the battle front car ried out brilliant little operation on May in the vicinity of the hamlet of Amser- villers shows the wonderfully enterpris-
 ing spirit of the American troops.
 The report says the Americans, whose activity never relaXes and whose audacity is remarkable, wanted to see what the Germans opposite them were doing. At |3 o'clock in the morning of May ], with out artillery preparation, three Ameri- can patrols left the village of Amser- villers, which is in the entente allied lines.
 Two of the patrols took position on the right and left flank, while the third, composed of eight men under command of Lieutenant Cassidy, executed q clev- CT turning movement and entered Ani- servillers hamlet from the rear and fell upon the German advanced post. The patrol fired only one shot and then attacked the Germans with trench knives. fierce struggle ensued, the Germans using the butts of their rifles against the American knives. The fight ended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
MRS. SOLON JACOBS
 ID HEAD COMMITTEE ON RAT ICAT|ON

The sixth annual suffrage conven- tion. which has been in session for the past two days in Selma, came to a close yesterday. the chief action taken by the convention being the decision to work for the ratificat tion of the fed eral suffrage amendment before the 1919 legislature. in the event the amendment passes the Senate at this session.
 Plans were formulated for a ratifi- cation campaign committee with the following officers: Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Birmingham. chairman; Mrs. j. B. Parke, Selma, vice chairman; Mrs. B. I. Veil. Montgomery, recording tsecre- tary; Miss Amelia Worthineton. Bir- mingham, corresponding secretary. and Miss Annie Joe Coates, Gadsden, treas urer.
 An important resolution passed in the colsing hour of the convention. pe- ttions Senators Bankhead and Under wood to cast favorable vote on the suffrage amendment when it comes TIT in the Senate.
 The resolution was teiegra phed tc Washington immediately after the con. vention adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
FOUR-YEAR TIME LIMIT CONTINUES
 SUBJECT OF DEBATE
General Methodist Confer ence Votes Compromise, But Advocates of AbOl-
 ishment Keep Up Fight

Atlanta May S--An active propaganda in favor of the entire abolition of the time limit in the pastorate was start ed today following the adoption by the general conference of the Southern Meth odist church of an amendment to the mi nority report of the committee on re- visals. It provides that the present law shall stand with the addition of a para graph declaring ministers may retain their pulpits on the recommendation oi a quarterly conference and a majority vote of the presiding elders, coneurring by ballot in the request.
 Adherents of the proposal to remove the time limit claimed tonight the confer ence would reverse it's action of the day and adopt the majority report of the com mittee at the session tomorrow.
 The action taken today was regarded by many delegates as compromise move to meet the demands of both the preach CTS and laymen.
 Among those who spoke today in favor of removing all limitations were George R, Stuart of Birmingham, Ala, and T. k. Sharp of Memphis, Tenn. Speeches in favor of the law as it now stands with the amendment adopted were A. J. La mar of Nashville, Tenn; l.. D. Hamilton, Paducah Ky: J. J. Stowe, Pulaski, Tenn, F. w Brandon of Gadsden, Ala.
 The proposal of the Florida conference requesting the compilation of a new hymnal was voted down by the commit tee on publishing interests. The re- port of Rev. l.. B. Chappell, fraterndl delegate to the Methodist Episcopal church, was read and deposited with the committee on fraternal relations.
 The committee on revisals, meeting to- night, appointed the following clerical members to perfect the constitution of the church:
 Bishop E. D Mouzon of Texas, chair man; A. J. Lamar, Tennessee; H. M. Dubose, Tennessee; Frank M, Thomas, Kentucky: |. V. w. Darlington, West Virginia, and 0. F. Goddard, Texas.
 Among the speakers at the mission centennary celebration tonight were the Rev. W. w Pinson Bishop Collins Den ny and Bishop E. D. Mouzon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Local Data
Honor Flag Floated

Anniston, May s.-[special )-The honor flag won by Calhoun county in the recent Liberty Loan drive was raised to the highest point on the Cal houn county courthouse late Tuesday afternoon by Charlie Duke, an Annis- ten printer, who went the Human Ely" one better and mounted to the top of the belfry and attached the flag rope to the outstretched hand of tho Statue of Liberty surmounting the bel fry on the top of the courthouse.
 The honor flag is fioated immediately under United States flag and the two emblems are raised that the people of the county may count them one and the same, as far as service is con- cerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
AMERICAN A|RMEN
 MOURNING LOSS
 OF JIMMY HALL
Companions of Noted Avia- tor Missing-Hope He Has Not Been Killed,
 But is Prisoner

With the American Army in FraNce Tuesday, May 7.-(By the Associated Press )-"Jimmy" Hall is gone and the whole American air service is mourn ing his loss. All are wondering whether he was killed or was able to bring his machine safely to earth after his bat tie in the air over Pagny-Sur- -Mosella Captain Hall was popular throughout the army and had won admiration by his daring, coolness and skill in hand lirg his machine.
 The captains flying companions are all certain he would have outwitted his opponent had it not been for a maneuver unheard of so far as Ameri- can and French airpilots in this sec tion of France are concerned. It has been considered dangerous to the last from a downward plunge because the strain is almost certain to cause the collapse of some vital part by vac uum. The German aviator whom Cap tain Hall was pursuing being hard pressed adopted this desperate expe- dient to escape death and won. He was thus enabled to pour stream of bull lets into the bottom of Halls ma chine.
 The captains companions waited for several hours after the fight for him to return before giving him up for lost. They felt certain that unless some serious accident occurred, he would re- turn, notwithstanding the fact that he was seen to plunge toward the earth The aviators all have the greatest con- fidence in him, and express the con- yiction that if he landed safely, and was captured he will escape eventually
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Opelika Suffers S40,OOO
 Fire in Early Morning

Opelika, May S.-(Special)-Fire de- stroyed here this morning at o'clock the supply store of T. c. Hudmon, the insurance office of John Allen Jones and the large furniture and undertaking es- tablishment of L J. Dorsey on Eighth street.
 The fire originated in the office of J. A. Jones and is supposed to have been caused by overhead wires. Jones office and fixtures and the large stock ot groceries and feedstuff carried by Hud- mon were totally destroyed, and Dorsey stock of furniture and collins were ruined by fire and water,
 No accurate estimate of the loss can he obtained. .sbut will be between $30, 900 ano s4o,oo0, partially covered by insurance
 While J. O. Waller was at the fire help ing to fight the flames, his own home caught on fire in some mysterious way and was totally destroyed with the con teutS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

The weather mas been unsettled Tor several days preventing much infantry activity. There have been some aerial encounters.
 One of the American patrols last night encountered an enemy working party They shot the sentinel and rushed the enemy. but later retired owing to the superiority in numbers the Germans had oNe CT them
 A letter, freshly written, found on the body of German killed by the Amer jeans in Picardy, dscloses the effective ness of the American fire against the enemy and the difficulties the Germans are having in bringing up supplies. The letter follows:
 Here we lie in village which has been completely demolished by artillery fire. The village is near Montdidier. |, We dare not show ourselves We live in the cellars. We have to go and get our food at night. Last night I went out with a detail which brought back food.
 We got a direct hit. A shell hit our party, which killed some men and wound ed several. I hope we will soon be takeu from the western army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Winter Production to Be 572,539,00O Bushels, IS
 Government Forecast
SECRETARY WILSON
 ISSUES STATEMENT
Outlook is Good for Record Break ing Yield, But Efforts Must Not Be Relaxed-Harvest
 Aid Badly Needed

Washington, May S.-Hope for ;he biIIion-bushei wheat crop for which the government Is striving this year was strengthened today by the depart ment of agriculture's May crop re- port forecasting production of 512,- 9,oe0 bushels of winter wheat.
 Secretary Houston in statement to- night said there was every reason to anticipate increased farm yields this year over the record production of last year. He added, however. that the promise did not warrant relaxed efforts for greater production and greater conservation, and called upon the people of towns and cities to realize that the farmer cannot work miracles, and lend him the assistance needed at harvest time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
AFTER TuREE YEARS

Many men and women are sick and
 don't knew it. Some never discover they have kidney trouble until they apply for life insurance. The kidneys are working all the time, Altering poisonous waste out of the blood stream, and when they become weak ened or deranged backache, pains in sides ana groins, so-called rheumatism. larguishness, swollen joints and other symptoms develop. w. B. Moss, Ogden. Ark, writes: Foley Kidney Pills re- lieved me of severe kidney troubles of three years standing" Sold everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
RAILWAY TRAINMEN
Plans for Annual Memorial Exercises Are Being Arranged by
 Committee

The four brotherhoods of the railway employees, the Order of Railway Conduc- tors, the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers, the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Loco- motive Bremen and g1nginemeA will hold their fourth annual memorial serv- ice on June 9. The place will be an- nounced later and an interesting pro- gramme will be arranged by the commit tee in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
GERMAN-AMER|CAN CAUGHT SPYING ON
 PERSHING'S ARMY
Traitor Was Not Shrewd Enough and is Now Locked In Prison Await
 ing Trial

With the American Army in France, May S.--The first German-American to he caught spying the Americans is safely in custody.
 Behind the characterization of trail tor to his country, contained in the re- port of his arrest, is the story that he sided German prisoner to escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
DEATHS

Fl. J. Eopkins-Aged 45 years, died Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his residence, 4115 Avenue c. He is survived by his widow and one daughter Miss Nellie Hopkins: two brothers, Floyd Hopkins of Knox vile. and Fred Hopkins of St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. J. o. Shelly of Tuscumbia Miss Cora Hopkins Anville, Ky. Funeral services from the Avondale Baptist church this aft crnoon at 2:30 o'clock. Active pall- bearers; J. F. Leake, F. B. Richey, J. q. Logan, J. H. Frost w. E, Barnes and o. l.. Andrews. Hono- rary, s. W. Majors. A. B. Suddu;h, Tom Beard. Dr, s. R. Cassie, s. E. Tomlinson. Earl Ellard. Intermont will follow in Elmwood cemetery. Robert C. Rlack-Aged so years, died at local infirmary Tuesday. The remains will be sent to Albany today by Lige Loy. He is survived by one son. D. c. Black. of Savannah. Ga. one daughter. Mrs Pearl Schauff of Macon. Ga. and one sister, Mrs. c. '. Ahel of Albany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
TOLL SECTOR ACTIVE

With the American Army in France May S.-American heavy artillery Was fired today for the first time in the sector northwest of Toul. After sev- eral weeks spent in preparation, the American artillerists, having picked out targets in the rear of Montsec, re- ported that they were ready to open fire couple of days ago. But for reasons not disclosed. the guns were not fired until today.
 About 40 big shells were sent over Montsec at the heavy German bat teries composed of 203s captured from the Russians. which had been firing for sometime. especially at the Amer ican battery positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

and asked that the measure be passed as approved by the war department
 The conference report on the bill for registra tion of youths becoming 21 will be called up in the House tomorrow with prospects of a lively debate over the proposal to exempt ministers from the law.
 General Crowder explained that of the S15,000,000 asked, s4,3700 900 is for allowances to draft board members for additional registrations and ciassifi- cations $S,000,000 for clerk hire, and 5000, 900 for physical examinations.
 Tt is estimated,' he said, "that it will be necessary to examine 1000, 900 men in addition to those already ex- amined, including men who were minors at the date of the first regis tration and who will have to be class- fled in Class 1 before June 30, 1919."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

An appropriation of SIS, 5,7s2,OOO was asked by General Crowder for ex- penses of the draft for the next fiscal year. Registration of men reaching g the age of 21 will require the examina- tion. he said of half million more men than originally provided for. Class one, the general said, now has a total of about 2,265,O 900 men, Of whom 2,O00000 are effectives.
 Chairman Dent of the committee, an nounced today that he would ask the House to eliminate from the draft leg islation pending an amendment giving states credit for volunteers. In letter ot MT. Dent the President today came out in opposition to the credit plan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

Both men dOnned American officers uniforms and entered the line from the rear in the late afternoon. They said they were studying the ground between the lines with view to using tanks md asked to be allowed to cross the lines. The officer, to whom they made the request, soon discovered the ruse and ordered them escorted to the rear. There it was found that one of the men was q German and that the Ger man-American was his accompIice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
HI: WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. May S.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi. Fair Thursday and probably Friday. Little change in temperature.
 South Carolina, Georgia and Florida; Generally fair Thursday and Friday.
 Tennessee: Fair, warmer Thursday; Friday fair; east showers and cooler in west.
 Kentucky: Fair, warmer Thursday; showers at night or Friday, cooler Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Rabbi Newfield Canning

Admission, May S.-(SpeciaL L)-Rabbi Morris Newfeld of Birmingham is ex- pected in the city this week to spend several days among the soldiers at Camp Mcclellan, and to carry on the work among the members of the He- brew colony here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
1.-The Pines O. Pan'

The Docena players of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company will present The Pipes O Pan" a pastoral performance, tomorrow evening at S:3C o'clock in the Docena ravine The em- ployes of the company and their friends are invited to attend the performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Birmingham Leading All Cities in 100,000-250,00
 Class in Loan Percentage
Continued From Page Onc)

Chicago district won 1905 flags, Min neapolis 3o41. Cleveland 1999 Boston 1893, Atlanta S91, Philadelphia 752, and St Louis, which gave flags only to full counties, 196. Other districts have not reported finally on their honor rolls.
 Banks and trust companies will re- port tomorrow to federal reserve banks the Liberty Loan subscriptions filed with them, and reserve banks have been instructed to complete their tab ulations and report to the treasury by next Monday.
 WOMEN SUCCESSFUL
 The success of women in bond sell ing is emphasized in reports reach ing headquarters here. In Delaware, the only state to double it's quota, women sold 120 per cent of the states quota. Incomplete returns to the na- tional women's Liberty Loan commit tee indicated the women of Arizona gathered T per cent of the state $ ouota, while those of Kentucky. Missouri and West Virginia got nearly 50 per cent. Women of North Carolina, Vir- cinia. Indiana, Pennsylvania and Mon- tana were credited with selling one third or more of the state quotas. working through the mems organiza- : tions.
 In South Carolina, Illinois, Kansas. Nevada and New Mexico, women re ported having sold one-quarter of the state quotas. Women of most other states did not segregate their sales.
 In Philadelphia women reported So2.- 000. 900 subscriptions; Chicago, S2o,00O,- 900; St. Louis. sl0ooo,o0o Pittsburg, s35.o0o 900; Cincinnati, sf,l32,00o; Richmond Va, $S.Ss20oo Washington s4. 900, 900, and Kansas City. $S,2S7,oo0.
 A message from Shanghai, China, today said s6o6.o in subscriptions had been taken there, and the treas ury probably will send an honor flag to the American loan committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
WEATHER IS BAD

With the American Army in France, May S.-Reports received from all the fronts on which the Americans are engaged with the exception of Picardy, said that quiet prevailed tonight, prin- cipally because of the bad weather
 The artillery activity was normal, although the enemy was using a few gas shells intermittently on the Lune- vile sector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Draft Age May Be
 Raised to 70 Years
 Within Few Months
While General Crowder Has Made No Recom- mendation Along This Line, It Is Known That War Department Is Considering Making
 Changes in Law

Washington May SLgaton raising the draft within CroWder and the though General Crowder made specific
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
Americans on Picardv
 Front Harass Enemy
 Forces Day and Night
French Official Report Tells of Brilliant Raid Made by Pershing's Men on Lorraine Sector
 on Morning of Mays
By Associated Press

With the American Army France May SExp for artillery firing and paroling there is little in Pcardy.
 Every continually night Despite the enemy heavy vantage this the Americans diseouning his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
To Relieve ca. in the stomach

which disturbs your sleep. Just try one i soc bottle of L4AX-FOS WITH PEPSIN. 1 A Liquid Digestive Laxative for Indi- gestion or Constipation Pleasant to
 take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

With the American Army in France, May S,---At least three new German squadrons of pursuit airplanes have been sent up to the American troops in the Foul sector, for the purpose of strafing them, according to informa- tion received today. The exact ccm- position of the squadrons has not yet been definitely established There was no aerial activity today as it was raining heavily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09
AIRMEN DECORATED

With the American Army in France, May S.-The commanding general of French corps has decorated with the war cross Lieuts. A. J. Coyle, pilot, and Stewart E. Board, observer, of 3 fighting airplane. The American plane drove off three German Alabatross mf.- chimes. which attacked northwest of Foul and then continued it's mission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-09

With the death or two Germans and the wounding of their corporal, who, with three other men, were brought back to the American lines. There were no cas- ualties among the Americans.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-10

and will come out brighter than ever
before when he gets things in apple
pie" order.
Mrs. Chas. Schlief returned We'd
nesday morning from a weeks visit
with relatives and friends at North
field and Faribault, MINI.
j. M. Aldrich and Miss Ellen Roe.
both of this city, were married last
Monday morning, Rev. o. H. Sproul of.
fciating. The happy couple at once
departed for Lawrence, Kansas. where
they will remain during the winter.
We expect Durwood Cornell. of
B~rookings, is now a happy man. Miss
Myrtle Webster was the happy bride.
They will make their home at Pierre.
The Record wishes them long life and
unalloyed happiness.-Elkton Record.
Hon. &. A. Mathews has been en-
gagged as attorney for the Walter A..
Wood Harvester company and will
my W ,HlNtSo Ntl! SOou. ne NNt
reside in the same fiat with IL. p.
Finnegan, which will make it pleas
ant for both families.
Supt. Geo. a. West showed a Reg
lister reporter the result of the work
done by the schools of this county for
the worlds fair exhibit at Chicago,
and it is indeed most creditable. Supt.
West has introduced a uniform system
of school work which will also bring
about good results.
Bookings now has a we'll organ
lied commercial club. At the clubs
first meeting the following officers
were elected: w. III. Skinner. presi-
dent; f. j. Adams. vice-president; II.
|. Stearns, secretary; G.. V. Bennett,
treasurer; Philo Hall, u. ID. Palmer,
Frank Sherwin. Chas. w. II. Lentz
and $. A. Cochrane, executive commit
tee.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-01-10
TWENTY-FIVE Years Ago
From the Register


Hon. o. j. Bitterness departed for
Pierre Saturday.
J.. l.. Alseth now has charge of the
register of deeds office and is busy as
a bee.
Ed. Benke. Of Arlington. is negotiat-
ing with T.. L. Squirting to secure some
of his fine stock.
Judge =. G. Truman has been get
ting initiated into the duties of coun-
ty judge this week.
b. c. Toliver and Mrs. Keller. of
Richland township, were married last
Monday afternoon.
Albert Matson has accepted a posi-
ton as s%tcnographer in Mathews IL
Murphy's law office.
w. II. Roddle took his position as
treasurer Of B%roOkings county last
Tuesday and seemed at home from the
start.
States Attorney Philo Hall has been
on hand to look after the duties Of
his Office at the court house during
the week.
j. j. Thornber, a student cf the Az
ricultural College, Brookings. has
charge Of the Osceola schools. Lake
Preston Times.
G.. G. Barr is fitting up his restau.
rant and lunch room in fine shape