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The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

The steamship Admiral Farragut is due in Katalla Saturday, and will be here either late that night or early Sunday morning.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

Cordova Chapter, American Red Cross, cleared $77 at the jitney dance given at Eagles hall last night.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

Peter Conta is requested to imme- diately report to the local exemption board.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

WANTED-Men and women workers Apply Carlisle Packing Company.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

Mechanical tools of every descrip tion can be found at the Northwestern Hardware Company.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

Tomorrow is War Savings Stamp day, and it should be a pleasure as well as it is your duty to invest your loose change in war savings stamps for the sake of the boys who are fighting lover there"
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

FOR SALE-Oak office desk table; 3x5 feet. Apply J. A. Nicollet B20
The Cordova daily times., 1918-06-27

FOR SALE-Tent 14x16 with fly. Slightly used; cheap. Times office.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Local Data For the 24 hours ending at p. m, July
COMPANY FORMED IN GADSDEN TO TRY
 FOR NATURAL GAS
Will Bore in Owl Valley, Where Gas Was Found by Oil Seekers
 in 1868

The Gadsden Oil and Gas company. with capitalization of ssOO,0oo has been organized here for the purpose of boring for gas in Owl valley on the northern edge of the city, says the Gads- den Tines-News.
 The officers are: Otto Agricola. presi- dent; A. S. McGregor, vice president; J l.. Herring, secretary and treasurer.
 The directors are: Otto Agricola, A. :. McGregor, J. L. Herring, o. R. Hood, son and W. C. Hare.
 Options have been taken on large section of land in Owl valley and a contract has been let for one we'll work to begin within a few days.
 The well is to be sunk in tife neigh borhood Of one which was started by a man named Rogers in 1888. He eu- ployed Calvin Brown to bore for oil, and after the we'll had reached depth of ASA feet there came flow of gas Of pressure sufficient to blow the-derriclS away and injure Mir. Brown. As he had no use for gas, Rogers abandoned the adventure.
 Today gas is coming up through a little pond Of water and it can be lighted with taper.
 Maj. Robert Elliott, a distinguished geologst. states that there is ten to one chance of finding gas in merchant able quantities.
 Geological formations in the valley certainly indicate gas and oil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
TEASLEY GAINS TWO NEWSPAPERS
 FOR HIS SUPPORT
The Montgomery Advertiser Will Advocate Him Edi-
 t0rially Today
By FRED H. GoRmLEY

Montgomery, July 2.-(Special) )-Predic- tions of the capital bureau of The Age Herald last month that a great effort would be made early in July to center the strength of the anti-amendment forces on Charles B. Teasley of Mont gomery have been sustained. The Mont gomery Advertiser. one of the two big newspapers of Alabama making a fight against the amendment, Wednesday morning will announce it's support of Judge Teasley and urge it's readers to take him up as the person to lead the forces opposed to the amendment.
 The Advertiser has followed in the footsteps of Birmingham afternoon pa- per which announced it's support of Judge Teasley Sunday morning It had been understood for several days that the two newspapers had got together on this candidate. Just what strength this sup port will give to Judge Teasley one can not say, but anti-amendists and amend ists alike admit that it gives Judge Teasley position in the race which he has not enjoyed before
 The decision of the Advertiser to sup port Judge Teasley caused much sur prise, as it had been said many times; without denial from the Advertiser that at the proper time it would declare it's support of John H. Wallace. Jr. It is understood the Advertiser officially mo- tified MT Wallace Tuesday afternoon that
 it had decided to support Judge Teas ley and Mir. Wallace informed friends the decision was in the face of the declaration of publishers of the newspa- per made several months ago that it would come out in his support at the proper time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
.PERSH|NG SENDS THANKS OF ARMY
 ID SH|PbU|[DERS
Says No More Defiant An swer Could Be Given the !, Enemy Than July 4
 Launchings

Washington. July 2.-No more defiant answer could be given to the enemy's challenge, said cablegram received today from General Pershing in reply to one sent by Chairman Hurley of the shipping board, informing the Ameri- can fighting men in France that the shipbuilders at home would launch 100 merchant ships July f.
 The launching of 100 ships on the Fourth of July is the most inspiring news that has come to us," General Pershing said. "All ranks of the army in France send their congratulations and heartfelt thanks to their patriotic brothers in the shipyards at home. No more defiant answer could be given to the enemy's challenge With such back ing We cannot fail to win. All hail American shipbuilders.s'
 Chairman Hurley's message to the army said:
 Not by delaying a single ship, but by speeding to the utmost, the Amer ican shipyards will launch nearly 100 ships on July 1. On this one day, cele- brating the nations independence and backing up the boys in the trenches, the men in the shipyards will launch 4oV,oVO deadweight tons, as much as was launched in six months last year. Your inspiring leadership of the Amer ican army in France has thrilled the shipyard workers, and if the time comes when you need even the shipyard men over there, they will go to the last man. We want you and the boys in the trenches to know that the men in the yards are going the limit to provide in record-breaking time the ships that will carry more men, food and muni- tions to the intrepid American eXpedi- tionary forces.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
KING CONFIRMED
 AS FIRST ASSISTANT <
 TO CITY ATTORNEY

Jere c. King was yesterday con- firmed as first assistant city attorney by the board of commissioners in reg ular session. MT. King has been serv- ing the city since January 1 as an as- sistant city attorney, but upon the res ignation of w. A. Jenkins. who was first assistant, he was named to fill the vacancy. He assumed the position on July l.
 Contractors on the Twenty-first street viaduct were yesterday granted an extension of time on the completion of the viaduct over Twenty first street upon request, the time limit as it now stands being December IS, 1918, when the job must be completed. The con- tratcor is the Worthington Construc- tion company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Dates for Grace Meetings

M. B. Grace candidate for Congress. will address the people of the distrjc. at the following places and on the fol- lowing Gates:
 WatsrworlzsMo Monday, July Lat school Dhou 2, S::A r. m.
 Ironda' e--Tuesday. July 8, at school house, S.aJ F. m.
 Trussvi,le--We Wednesday, July 9, at schoolhouse, S:30 p. m.
 Leeds Thursday, July 10, schooihouse, SEQ D, Tn.
 Warrior Friday. July II, at school house, S:30 E. m. schoo.house, S:30 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Steam Heat Hearing Set
 for July IS by Commission

Montgomery, July 2.--(SpeciaD-Be of the urgency of the request, the pub lie service commission has called a spe- cial meeting for July IS for the con sideration of the petition of the Birming ham Railway, Light and Power company for permission to make an increase in steam heating rates in Birmingham. This action was taken at the request of a delegation which appeared before the commission Monday
 The company claims g per cent of the consumers of steam heat made by the company have asked for the increase because of the high cost of coal and ma : terials and of the fear that if the com pany is forced to quit the business big office buildings will be without heat this winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
HENRY c. WEST TO
 SPEAK AT BLOCTON

Henry C. West, candidate for secrc- tary of, state, announced last night that he would speak at Blocton on July 4, when a large picnic will be the or der of the day at that place, and on Saturday he will address the citizens of Walker county at Jasper.
 q expect to make an active cam vas from now on,'' said MT, West, 'tand I feel confident of winning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
No Marked Change in
 Condition of Tillman

Washington, July 2-Although no marked change was reported tonight in the condition of Senator Tillman of South Carolina, who suffered another stroke of paralysis last week, members of his family stated that, if anything, his condition was less favorable The paralysis was said to be progressing and leaving the senator, who has remained unconscious since Sunday, less respon- sive. His heart remains strong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Dissects Huddleston' S Rec ord and Warns Against
 Roman Hierarchy
THINKS TOO MANY
 LAWYERS IN OFFICE
Points Out Advantages of Having Man in Congress With Adequate Industrial
 Training

T want it distinctly understood tha; the bull sale, which was in progress this afternoon upon this platform from which I now address you, is over, and we TOW enter upon an entirely different mat ter,p said J. F. Carle, candidate for Congress, who addressed the voters of Birmingham at Capitol park last night at mass meeting, which was attended by approximately 300 people.
 MT. Carle was introduced by Commis- sioner of Public Improvements Henry P. Burruss, who presented thej speaker of the evening in very brief but pointed manner T come to present to you a good and true man for your considera- tion.' he said. Tt takes not only man of ability these wfays to represent a dis trict like this in Congress, but man of character and conscience, and l have the pleasure of presenting such a man J. F. Carle."
 MT. Burruss was introduced by J. D. Matlock, who presided at the meeting. Noticeable among those present were op- ponents of MT Carle-M. B. Grace and Erie Pettus, as well as Dr. A. J. Dick inson, who is considered a possible en- trant in the race. Frank Address, a man. ager of the Huddleston campaign, was also in the audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
21st Street Viaduct to Be Completed on
 December the 18th

The city commission at a meeting yes- terday morning set the time for the completion of the Twenty-first street viaduct as December 15 Representatives of the Worthington Construction com pany wno have charge of the work ap- peared before the commission and stated the work could not be completed by June 15, as the contract called for
 It is provided in the contract for the construction of the Yiaduct that if the material for the work is unavoidaply delayed through no fault of the con tractors, the lost time is to be taken out and added to the time limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Fire in Chemical Plant

Mont Union, Pa. July 2.-Fire of un- determined origin destroyed four buildings of the Aetna Chemical com pany's plant. mile and half east of here this afternoon. The loss Is esti- mated at $1,000,000. The fire broke out in the guncotton department of the rlant. More than 450,000 pounds of cotton were consumed. There were no explosions. No casualties have been re- ported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Marriage Licences

< The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yestefahy: Frank Reid of Littleton to Miss Mat garet Habbeft
 s. E. Thomas of Kimberly to Miss Ethel Beasley.
 John Law Watson Of Pratt City to Mrs. May Skeltcr.
 c. M. Farher to Mrs. Mae stickney Harmon.
 z. F. Rudulph to Msp. sallie Fcehee Ira Melton Lonu to Mrs Gladys Rob- erson.
 A. r. r.w ef Ensley to Miss. Msyls Echnla
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
EARLY REPORT

With the American Forces on the Marne Front, July 2.-In brilliant op. eration after hard fighting American troops on this front last night captured the village of vaux, together with a large slice Of the Paris highway west of Chateau Thierry, and two patches ot wooded land. The Americans took 275 Germans prisoner. including five ofri. cers, and captured quantity of ma chine guns and other equipment.
 In the Vaux region the Americans took the Germans completely by surprise. Most oNthe prisoners were taken out of cellars and dugouts. How many Ger mans were killed, of course, is unknown. but from the numDer of dead in plain view at various places. the total must have been considerable.
 While the artillery preparation was goy ing on, many American airplanes flew high overhead. Some were protecting the observation balloons while others wers combing the skies to keep of enemy ma. chimes.
 Early this morning the American pi lots again appeared for similar duty and were soon found contesting with the en- emy for supremacy in the air
 AERIAL BATTLES
 number of the aerial battles were observed but reports on the results are not yet available.
 It was exactly o'clock last evening when the Americans went over the top under the protection of hail of machine gun bullets from our machine gun bat teries. The infantry action was preceded by a short but terrific artillery prepara- tion. When the Germans saw that Fl formidable attack was developing many of those in outposts yelled and ran to- ward the rear to nests from where q hot fire began pouring. The Americans paused for 2 moment. while the auto matic rifles and machine guns with tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
No Worm. in n Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an unhealthy color, which indi- cates poor blood, and as a rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, improve the di- gestion. and act as General Strength- ening Tonic to the whole system. Ma .ture will then throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take. COG por Lottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
Special Service on Fourth of July
 Evening Will Be Held

Special evening services will be held at St. Mary 's-on-the Highlands Episco- pal church tomorrow afternoon at O clock. vernon J. Douglass, who is con- ducting the services at the church in the absence of Dr. w. N Claybrooli, will officiate. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
ALADAMA'S QUOTA
 IN " WAR FUND
 FIXED AT S5O4,OOO
Meeting Is Held in Atlanta to Plan for $4,OOO,OOO Cam paign in Seven South
 eastern States

Atlanta, July 2.-Plans for the next financial drive to raise s1l2,ooo,OoO for war work of the Army and Navy Young Mems Christian association and the Young Womens Christian association were outlined here today at confer ence of Young Mems Christian associa- ton officials and business men from the southeast. The seven states in the south eastern division have been asked to raise sf'0oo,0oo, State quotas were announced tonight as follows:
 Tennessee, $1,095, ,920
 Georgia, $l,043,7S4.
 North Carolina, $6S0 2sS.
 South Carolina, s644,s96.
 Florida, $5T7. .584.
 Alabama, $504,00o.
 Mississippi, s2s0,00o.
 From the SIP, 900 to be raised throughout the nation, $1500o,000 will go to the Young Women's Christian asso- citation for it's war work, it having been decided that the two organizations should Joln in raising funds and thus make pos sible one campaign instead of two. The campaign will begin this fall the date depending upon that of the next Liberty Loan.
 The conference today brought more than 500 representatives of the two or ganizations and business men of the southeast together to work out plans. The conference closed today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Transferring Alien Enemies

New York, July 2.-Soldiers left here to- day with 2s enemy aliens. being taken from Boston. Providence. Hartford, Buf- falo, Utica and New York to Fort Ogle- thorpe. Ga, where the aliens will be in termed. During the journey other aliens will be picked up at Pittsburg, Baltimore. Charleston, w. Va, PafkershurS and Richmond The New York group inciud. ed Gustave Kuhlenkampf, reputed as ac- tive in supplying German raiders off the Atlantic coast in 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
TOUCHES UPON CHURCH

MT. Carle did not vigorously assail the record of Mir. Huddleston as anticipated, but mildly referred to several of his speeches. reading excerpts from them and commenting upon the argument presented and practically no new angle was pre- sented in his criticism.
 The feature of his speech was that DOT tion in which he referred to "an organi- cation that is at work in this country to establish a hierarchy that vii eventu- ally attempt to rule the state through the church. and his assertion that the Roman hierarchy was jointly responsible with German for having plunged this government into war.
 Tn my preliminary announcement for Congress early in February l stated that the winning of this war was the great cst thing before the American people today" said MT. Carie. T recognize in woodrow Wilson the greatest leader the world has ever known, and if there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Notice to Veterans

Members of Camp Hardee,i United Con federate Veterans, are notified of tilt death of Comrade G. l.. Martin. Funera will be held from his late residence corner Twenty-sevent. rect, south, ant Avenue G at 10 o'cloo. .iis morning.
 Members of this camp esl92ially arc requested to attend his funeral in 2 body, as provided for in the bylaws o. the veterans association.
 J. K. BARTON, Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

advancing troops fought a duel in front of Vaux, briefly but effectively, with the enemy. Then the Americans, whose num- Der was considerable, went on, most of them running in their eagerness to get at the close quarters bench grip with the Germans. At. the same time the Boche began hurling gas shells to the rear of the American lines
 VICTORY CAME QUICKLY 1 Within a brief tune the Americans ihad wrested from the enemy the Bois De La Roche and the woods coupling it. Then came word that the Americans were in Vaux, and finally, after sharp fighting, there in the streets and house-to-house, they overcame all resistance and swept on beyond the village.
 The Americans reached every one of their objectives and by this operation they have eliminated salient nest and strengthened out their line. Over an area of several miles the Americans now have the enemy under their thumbs.
 Daylight this morning saw the Ameri- cans digging in almost undisturbed far beyond the old German defense line. To the rear patches of prisoners and piles of materials are accommodating. The num- Der of prisoners has steadily mounted until it has reached 275. The guns and materials have not yet been tabulated.
 The fighting qualities of the Americans were certified to by virtually all the pris- oners taken. They said the Americans fought like wildmen, sweeping everything before them as they plunged over the ground.
 So infuriated was the attack that many Germans who were in the zone assaulted made their escape by running when the fight got too hot for them and they saw it was impossible either to slow down or halt the American plunge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

Grady J. Wnre--Aged 17, died at the family residence, 1924 Underwood avenue. East Lake, at 9:45 o'clock yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 10 o'clock this morning. Interment will be in Clay cemetery. He is sur- vtved by his parents, MT and Mrs. N. J. Ware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

Sergt. lseyton B. Greet of Huntsville,
 who is stationed at Camp Sevier, Green vile, $. C.. is visiting his sister, Ms c. M. Stanley, and will leave today for Decatur and Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. July 2.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi; Fair Wednesday; Thursday showers.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day.
 Tennessee: Fair, warmer Wednesday Thursday fair and warmer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

George LivinRstor Martin. Sr.--Died yesterday morning at 1:25 o'clock of heart failure at hts late residence. 2624 Avenue G. The deceased was 7S years of age and d Confederate vet eran He is survived by five sons, Edgar L. Martin. Willie I. Martin, J, R. Martin. E. Brown Martin and Reuben M Martin; two daughters Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Darnell; his widow: two sisters, Mrs. John H. Powers and Mrs. Betty Moore, and one brother. Thomas Martin, all of this city. Funeral services will be conducted from the Trinity Metho- dist church, Thirty-second strest and Highland avenue, of which he was steward for many years, at 10 o'clock this morning. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03

Edward A. Quinn-Funeral services for Edward A. Quinn, aged 6S who died at the family residence, 215 Elyton street, north, at o'clock Monday night, were held at 10 o'clock yester- day morning. Interment at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
AMERICANS WIN BIG VICTORY ON MARINE:
 800 PRISONERS TAKEN
(Continued from Page one)

fiercely conducted, was launched against the American positions at 3 o'clock this morning. It resulted in the Americans further increasing their number of pris- oners. Virtually the remainder of the enemy attacking force was annihilated
 An entire German regiment has been virtually anrihilated in the fighting west of Hill 204, according to official informa- tion.
 COULD HAVE GONE ON
 The attack by the Americans on the Vaux positions was so terrific that they swept right through the enemy lines and had their object been to continue the advance they could have done so with the greatest ease, as virtually everything before them had been cleared. So great was the enthusiasm of the men the officers in some cases had to look sharp to keep them from going beyond the set obJectives.
 It is not improbable that the Germans are planning another counter attack for the coming dark hours but prepara-
 tions have been made to meet them.
 MUCH BOOTY TAKEN
 vast quantity of material, consider
 ing the size of the operation, is being ldheH lO the rear, put prOpdDiy VIII not be tabulated for several days. In the fighting west of Vaux the Americans stormed several enemy nests and killed or captured the occupants, then turned the guns the other way, using them effectively against the enemy rear areas.
 The Americans penetrated the enemy's lines to a depth of about kilometer and a half on total front of about four kilometers. All day today the troops in the front line have been sup- jected to heavy shell fire. They hao some shelter in one patch of woods which they occupied, but those who did
 not enter the woods have only the pro- tection which they had provided for themselves with their entrenching tools or by taking cover in shell holes. From one crater slightly in advance of the line, bu. on it, from technical point of view, American soldiers this afternoon let their comrades know where they over the lip of the crater and waved his helmet.
 GERMANS REINFORCING The prisoners taken in the German counter attack say that they marched 1 for three hours as fast as they could when word reached the commander Of an enemy battalion in the rear of Vanx, which town is on the right of the Ameri- can attack. Observers reported this morning that the Germans were ap- parently hurrying to bring reinforce 1 ments behind their line.
 All the prisoners questioned today ex- pressed their relief at being captured. | One speaking excellent English said to l the correspondents:
 Thank the Lord, I'm out of there. 1 The American artillery smothered us
 more than once and the infartrymen fight like wild devils without single fear, but when the fight is finished they are gentlemen. One could have killed me, but did not, and I gave him my iron cross for my thanks"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-03
Will ExpeI Englishmen

Stockholm, July 2.-The correspond. l. ent at Helsingfors of the Swedish News agency says he has learned from a high military authority that it was de- cided on Monday to expel all English men from Finland.