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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

Hurley of the shipping board tonight. Ifs to be composed Of workmen who are not asked to sacrifice present po- sittons to rush madly off to the ship yards which may not be able to ac- commodate them for the moment, but who stand ready. when called upon. to do particular job for particu- lar wage in particular place and who enroll themselves so that when needed they may be readily reached
 The need of the nation Is great The shipping board has the money, tho housing of men Is being arranged for, the yards are being completed and the materials provided. All that now is lacking is the spirit in the nation that will send the best and most ef- ficient mechanics into the yards. hut not in fashion to disrupt the busi- ness of the country through the rob bing of present industries. It is planned to make a careful selection. of men whose places can be filisd without hardship and when called upon to give up the job they now hold wiil have waiting for them definite posi- tions at definite wages In definite yards"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
TIME FOR FILING
 INCOME RETURNS
 SNo'A' E.yTFN0fD

Washington, February lo--Extension of the time for filing income and excess profits returns from March 1 to April l, was announced today by Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper This rdI- ing applies also to reports on payments of more than $500 during the year to be made by employers and business enter prses. and covers incomes both above and below 5000 and corporation incomes.
 Delay in the preparation of blank forms and regulations was the principal cause for the postponement. Forms have not yet been issued for excess profits returns of three classes--indi- vidual. partnership and corporation; for income returns by trustees or fiduciar- ies; and for partner income returns These are promised for next week. All other forms have been distributed. in cluding those for individual incomes in the classes above and below 5000. corpor- ation incomes and reports on payments of more than $500 or the so-called .in- formation at the source"
 The extension of time to April 1 ao- plies to returns by corporations doing business on a fiscal year basis. Orig inally they were required to report with In 50 days after the end of their fiscai year; this was extended to February and later to March 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

fight Germanys battles along the
 western front.
 'The desire for peace is increasing
 daily in the dual monarchy and 1t Is
 only natural that the Austrians should
 resent sacrificing their forces on dis tant battlefields in the furtherance Of
 German ambitions alien to their i'm terests.
 Flanders was again the scene of nu-
 merous minor engagements. particu- larly the region of the Ypres- -Staden railway, where such fierce fighting took place last autumn The Germans pushed forward re- peated reconnoitering thrusts against British positions northeast of Poelca- belle. in the Cambrai salient and at q number of other points. Heavy fighting took place along the entire front. Though no actions of more than local character were re- corded it would appear that the long deferred offensive may develop simul- taneously at different points of the line as an outcome of these engage ments.
 ''The British took full measure of the enemy in these reverse undertakings, and had the situation we'll in hand. "The French front was also the scene of much lively fighting. 'In the Italian theatre no important operations took place. The Austrians
 were busy rearranging their disposi- tions of units along the front and the Italians kept up a continuous harass- ing bombardment of the entire enemy line.
 "The Austrians are continuing their policy of bombing the open towns of the Venetian plain. The priceless art treasures of Padua, Bassano, Treviso. etc, re1igiouslyS respected through all other campaigns in Italy, were during the week the targets of Austrian avia- tors
 "The British in Palestine have ad- vanced their lines slightly north of Jerusalem.
 In the Balkans there was recru- descence of operations. Allied patrols br oke into Bulgarian positions at vari- ous points. The active cooperation of the Greek contingents with the allies is noted and Greek aviators conducted successful air raids in the vardar val ley.
 "The situation in Russia continues confused. Economic conditions have grown more serious and internal strife has broken out in various parts of the country.
 Though surrounded by foes. the Ru- manians are still attempting to re-
 main faithful to tho allied cause. Tn spite of many adverse factors the Rumanfan forces have hitherto held together and are today an eff cicnt fighting unit The combat strength of the Rumanian army has increased by 80 per cent since last year and, according to last reports, the Rumanians have taken over the entire frcnt from Galatz to Czernoyitz"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
1892 Names ReceiUed By War DepartmentAs
 SurUiuors Of Tusca11id

Washington, February 1o.-Eighteen hundred and thirty-two names Of American soldiers rescued from the torpedoed liner Tuscania had been re- ported tonight to the war department leaving 345 of the soldiers on board still unaccounted for No official re- port has reached the department to- change the estimate that all except .13 of sAhe men were saved. but the, names nave been coming in very slowly over cables and there is no assurance as to when the list will be complete.
 From the names so far received and the passenger list of the lost steamer the Associated Press has compiled the record of those still not reported Probably more than 200 of the men whose names answer on this record ere safe in Ireland and will be so re- ported soon.
 The preparation of the list, even in it's incomplete form, represents an ag- gregate of 150 hours of labor. The war QGpdTtfHtDl iittS Ohiy AoSNS~ e-fA S~~~ ciaI roll of those on the ship. The common public information has made no effort to compile list of the miss ing, merely issuing. list of survivors. Tn order to compile list of missing and unreported 1t was necessary to search for each name in both lists, laborious process in dealing with more than 2000 names.
 Thirty seven names on the list of survivors given out by the public In formation committee do not appear on the war department roster of those on board
 It is assumed that some soldiers DC ssibly were sent aboard the steam CT at the last moment without having their names reported for the passen- ge:. list recorded on this side, and also that some members of the ships crew may have been enormously reported among the military survivors.
 Amsterdam, February 1O.--1n their comment of the sinking of the Tus- ca mia, the Berlin newspapers Germania and Deutsche Tages Zeitung affect surprise that the big transport only carried approximately 240o men. Thus, as "according to reports" 16 trans- ports have arrived in France. they call cuIate that only about 10000 Ameri- can troops now are there. This, they assert. agrees with independent in- formation at hand on this subject
 Germania adds to this the asser-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
GERMANS RUNN&TRE TO FOR CRY OUT "KAMERAD AND THEN TRY TO ATTACK AMERICANS BUT DO NOT SUCCEED IN THEIR RUSE
CA|LLAUX ASKED ID EXPLAIN LETTERS
 FROM B0LO PASTA

Paris, February 1o,-During his testt- mony at yesterdays session of the trial of Bolo Pasha for treason. former Pre- mier Joseph Caillaux was asked by Captain Mornet, the prosecutor, to ex- plain his letter to Bolo in which the witness asked Bolo to arrange a meet ing with assured friends" M. Cali laux explained that he desired to see Bolo after his return from America and get his impressions on the presidential campaign in the United States.
 As for me- said the former premier, T was for Wilson. I considered his success would be the most useful. l suspected Hughes.
 Georges Mandel. Premier Clemenceau's 8 chief clerk, whose name was mentioned at Fridays session of the trial as hav- ing taken a letter from Bolo to Gen. eral Quiquandon at Bordeaux, sent a letter to General voyer, president of the court, last night asking that he be heard as witness and denying any re- lations with the accused.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
RAIDERS
 ARE DRIVEN OFF
 BY HE FRENCH

Paris, February 1o.-German raiders were active last night at points on the Aisne front, in the Argonne and in the vosges region. They were driven off by the fire of the French who on their own account raided Ger man trenches in the Champagne and carried out successful scouting expe- dstions elsewhere, taking some pris- oners, according to today's war office report. The text reads:
 'The activity of the artillery was rather violent In the regions of Nieu- port and Juvincourt and in the Cham pagne in the region of Moronvilliers. North of Craonne. in the direction of the Cheppy wood (Argonne), and at three points in the Vosges the Ger mans launched raids against French pests, all being arrested by the French. French troops penetrated Ger man trenches in the Champagne east of the Teton and carried out success ful patrols, notably in the vicinity of Bs.donvilliers. The French captured a number of prisoners In the course of these expeditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

other wounded soldier dragged himself through the wire.
 Quickly hail of machine gun and rifle bullets was directed against the retrenting Germans. Meanwhile the wounded man, who was a sergeant, died in the arms of private who was endeavoring to give him aid. The men in the trenches and the survivors had gieam of satisfaction when the shells from the American heavy gums and 75s began hitting in barrage. Cries and yeIls in Ger man were mingled with the explo- sions; then the barrage widened and there were more cries, prov ing that the enemy had scattered.
 Another patrol quickly went over the top out into No Mans Land and found their five dead comrades and one uniniured sur vfvor of the first patrol who had remained beside the bodies and was ready to give battle if the enemy returned.
 The greatest courage was ex- hibited by the entire patrol, ev- cry man of which fought until killed or the enemy had with drawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

Hmm mediateIy the patrol was att lacked, the guns of the Americans In the trenches laid down . barrngc against the Germans and, judging from the remarkable accuracy of the aim the gunners have shown recent Iy. it isS believed along the American front that some members or the enemy party were killed or wounded.
 The German artillery again has be- gun an intensive bombardment of Britt inh positions In the netEhborhocd of fhe Houtholst forest. north of Ypres ana .southwest of Canabrai. while vio- lent dueIs are In progress between Nieuport, in the Champagne, on the Yerdun seotor and In the vosxes Hnoun- tains. The German official conmuni- cation says there haH been inereased activity against the GermAns on Iseth sides Of the MOaelle river, which womid indicate that on the western side of the stream the Americans are cnEnH- ing them.
 Except Tor several attemptea raids " t4S WSKA~As AA~ <A~eehAss@p - -ssN horthern Ita1inn front. the biz guns on bcth sides are doise all of the work. me dueIs on the AsiaGo pIa- t<au and to the west of Monte Grappa are reported. hy the Rome WAT office as isssy. \ ,s; si .s; \ E E. E 5;
 uaehs pIeasure is being evinced in both Austria and Germany over the suceess If the central powers h ef- feetlng . pence with the Ukrain rada- While the exact terms of the peace have not yet beea annouuced. 1t h expected that the central pow ers win lend their aid to the Ukrain- innn n suppressing the belsheviki and that n return Gernauy and Austin wiil receive much of the wheat ana ethse assa supDlSes n the Ukraine. en
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Grill Room of Hotel in Cleveland Is Entered
 and Robbed of $15, ,OOO

masked bandits entered the grill room of a hotel here early this morning and. enforcing their demand off Hands up" with fusillade of shots, obtained s150o from the cash draw ers and escaped in a waiting auto mobile. As the men left the place one of the patrons began shooting at them and one of the bandits fell wounded "A patron was also slightly wounded in the exchange of shots.
 A physician notified the police he was called to rooming house and dressed the wounds of the bandit. but whom the officers arrived the man had disappeared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
EASTERN STATES
 WILL OBSERVE LAST
 HEAHESS MONDAY

Washington. February 1o.-The east will observe tomorrow what fuel ad- ministration officials tonight predicted would be it's last heatless Monday. Al ready the closing order has been sus- pended in so Ter as 1t applies to. eight southern states south of Virginia and officials believe the good weather of the last few days with it's consequent improvement in railroad traffic con ditions will make enforcement unnec- essary anywhere after this wesk Fuel Administrator Garfield is greatly encouraged over the prospects and Is confident situation will not arise again similar to that which brought the order suspendinG activity for five daya in succession and the Monday closing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

tion that the sinking of the Tuscania gave the United States hard blow which for a moment 'threatened to unbalance" Secretary of War Baker.
 New York. February 1o.-The Amer lean officers who were rescued when the Tuscania was sunk and who lost their personal equipment and cloth ing will receive aid from American Red Cross.
 1T. F. Davidson, head of the war council of the Red Cross. today sent tho following cable message to the London headquarters:
 You are authorized to purchase uni- forms and outfits for American of- ficers rescued from the Tuscania, per- hitting those who can afford to re- fund later"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Baker Again Predicts German Onensiue On
 The Western Front
In Weekly Review of Situation, War Department Head Calls Attention to Fact That Enemy May Be Developing Great Thrust By Re- cent Small and Local Raids On Va
 riOus Parts of Line

Washington February 10-Development of Germanys long offensive the from the reconnoterng uss during the past week around Cambra and at other points suggested possibility in the weekly military issued tonight by the department So far however spite heavy fighting the department actions m than local character have been recorded.
 the liner Tuana which carried soldiers attributes the relatively the fine discipline soldiers efficiency It profound appreciation of the of the nay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Casualty List Reported
 by General Pershing

Washington, February 1o.-General Pershing today reported two men slightly wounded in action. They were Thomas J. Brown, mechanic. infantry, Lebanon. Ky, February 2; and Thomas Iinnley. private, infantry. Minot North Dakota, February 8.
 Washington. February 1o.-Death,s from natural causes among members of the American expeditionary forces were reported by General Pershing to- day as follows:
 Private Robert [. Gayle. signal corps. pneumonia. Greenville, Fla.
 Private Sylvester Carruth, stevedore, anemia, Tupelo, Miss.
 Private Judge Anthony. steyedore. cardias dilation, Morgan. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

| ACS>0C WOAh VI tA4O ASiAeioh AfN<t J@ l Describing briefly the activities of the American troops occupying sector of the Lorraine front. the department says they have shown themselves well fitted for their task and are rapidly becoming accustomed to trench warfare. l The review says, in part: 'sAt dusk on the evening Of February 5. off the Irish coast, torpedo launched from an enemy submarine struck the conveyed liner Tuscania having on board American troops Our loss at the latest report appears to be approximately 11s I men.
 "The fine discipline of the men and I the efficient handling of a difficult sit uation by those in command contributed to account for these relatively slight casualties.
 "At the same time. we must express our profound appreciation for the spien- did work of the British navy in rescuins our forces.
 notwithstanding the fact that hostile submarines were lurking In the vicinity. the British destroyers rendered every as- 
 sistance, and remained on the scene, sue coring our men until all survivors were brought safely ashore.
 At the small ports of Ireland and Scotland where our troops were landed. they met with most warm-hearted re- 1 lception on the part of the people, who did all in their power to administer ev- i erv comfort and care.
 "The sector in Lorraine. where our forces are in contact with the enemy. con- tinued relatively active throughout the week. Artillery duels took place intermit- tently but fog and heavy rains prevented l infantry engagements. The Germans at. tempted no further raids. and settled down to systematic sniping and bombing of our position.
 Our sharpshooters gave good ac. count of themselves. keeping the enemy parapets well cleared of Germans.
 "one stretch of our line is very close up to the German positions. Here bomb ling and a frequent exchange of hand
 grenades occurred.
 "German airplanes made repeated at ltempts to push their accommodating sal lies over our lines, but were invariably me, with hot fire from our anti-aircrafi guns.
 "Our forces engaged have shown them selves we'll fitted for their tasks in the trenches, and are rapidly becoming ac- customed to the routine of trench warfare The welfare of our troops, whether in the trenches or in the rest depotE. is the object Of the immsdiate personal con cern of all our commanders. The rations for the men in tho trehches. in spite
 of the enemy's attempts to break up our transport columns. have been regularly | assured. The care of our wounded at our field dressing stations. as we'll as at our base hospitals, is being carried on with ef6cteney and scientific skill l Here in America at our cantonments the training of our new armies Is pro- ceeding methodically.
 l "The arrival In the western theatre of additional German forces. coming originally from the Russian front. are l noted. Further Austrian divisions have also been noted from other zones of I operations and are being concentrated lin reserve behind the German lines in | tho west. ! Much dissA tisfaction Is expressjd throughout AustFia-Hungary 1t tho policy of dispetching their troops to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

tL tllC dllIl Ol JllG AIIlCIlCdllo.
 One of the American patrols, consisting of IA men, went out to inspect the wire. The men were moving cautiously along when the leader heard suspicious noises ahead. The formation of the pa- trol was changed, when suddenly, according to the survivors, the men found themselves almost sur rounded by large numbers of the enemy.
 A German cried skameradr and then hurled a hand grenade. The American infantrymen opened fire with their rifles and pistols and hurled their grenades. The Ger mans followed suit and also brought into action their auto- matics.
 The fight lasted only about minute and a half, the Germans all the while yelling "Ixnmerad.r They then retreated, taking with them four Americans nnd leay- ing behind four dead nnd two wounded Americans. One of the unwounded men crawIed to where wounded comrade lay grooming and gave him water, while the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
ALIEN ENEMY TAKEN
 TO FIT. OGLETHORPE

Bruno Safran. former employe of the Alabama Power company, charged with being an alien enemy, win be taken to Fort Oglethorpe today by United States Marshal H. A. sseggs. for internment during the period of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
From North Seq
 70 Suitzerland
 Big Battle Is On

With the American Army in France, February 10.-One American arteryman killed and five arlerymen wounded Saturday night by shell fire.
 The Americans sprnked the trenches with shrapnel all during day. There considerable patrol activity but no further clashes reported.
 Early reports of the encounter between the Americans and Germans Friday night front of the American wire entange ments have been confirmed The patrol cried Ka- they fire continued fight Tells from the enemy the American barrage fell verified the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS l-Germans running true to form and ealIfng out sE<ameradv before ate tacking Americans without suc- cess.
 From North sea to switxer1ana blg battle h developing. RaflrCads and organization for vxar h0lda nation,s eye. BaIker again predicts coming en- emy offensive. 2-G. Q. r. committee in contest as to ehairmanship. 3-Dr. Stuarfs sermon. 4-EditoFfaI comment. s-Dr. Harris talks on ~siEns of the Tines.n E-Dr. Edmondss sermon. Trades Council opposes closing Of picture shown, Aviater IAsmas Morris. IT., burnea to denth. s-Hun of inasstry Il the ssutn. o-Mnr1<et review.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
Fiue Men Killed;
 Four Missing, Is
 Pershing Report

gets for the hidden Germans. There is no doubt but that the Americans battled gallantly until completely overpowered. The artillery duel in our sector continued today. Scores Of air planes were out observing and mak- ing photographs. The men in the line were thrilled by number of air duels high in the sky over their heads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY

By the Associa
 military activity in the major theatres of the daily continues the North all along the line Belgium and in France the northern Italian front the region Garda eastward toward the Piave river there have clashes between opposing infantry at various points, bobardments of extremely violent proportions sectors.
 holding the line the Of St Mhe come suffered few casualties These Hne ambuaded by force of the but fouht vaanty either killed made prisoner Only succeeded regnng the American the Americans to haveb missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11
AMERICAN GENERAL IN COMMAND

With the American Army in France Saturday, February g. An American general front recently taken by When the Americans first entered the sector under the of French era commanding certain large unit of the French army Now we have control In turning the sector the American general Febru the French commander issued order in which he expressed complete satisfaction with troops confident that the sector good hands, and attacked would defend it with great valor. turning communicated forces, February commanding general
  the American the
  which the American 
  the have brought them the admiration of a
 
  and of attack will defend with rrpat tvaIor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-11

which It has been knOWn TOT ioHs time they had set their hearts.
 Peace with the Ukrainians having been settled, the central powers now are bent upon a cessatIon of hostfl- ities with Rumania. The time limit of the uItimatum sent by them to the little Kingdom demanding that pence negotiations be begun has expired, hut 1t Is not known whether Rumania gave . favorable reply or declined to treat with the enemy. It ts known, however, that the Rumanian cabinet has rcaigned.