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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
TORPEDO BOAT SUNk.

international News Service.
LONDON. oct. "A British tor
pedo boat has been sunk in colli-
sion with a merchant vessel. the
admiralty announced. Fifty-three
men are missing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
NFIUE.NZA IN PERsIA.

Intern0tiOn1I News service:
WASHINGTON. oct There
is an epidemic Of Spanish influenza
in Teheran. Persia, and quinine is
selling for 1925 a pound. the state
department was informed today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
CHICAGO ADDS THIRTEEN
MILLIONS TO SCORE
International News Service

CHICAGO. oct. 4-Thirteen mill
lion dollars has been added 10 Chi
"a COS Official fourth Liberty loan
score. bringing the total subscrip-
tIons 70 $4,000. 600. YESTERDAY
due 20 the small investor was the
most successful day OF the drive to-
ward the S250.0O0.000 quota since IFS
Inauguration six days ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
sPANIsH sIIIP sTNk-

international News Service
MADRID. oct 1.-THE sinking OF
the Spanish steamer Francou of
1871 tons. hy German submarine.
was officially confirmed TODAY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
YANKS MAKE STEADY GAINS
IN DRIVE WITH FRENCH
Smash Forward Behind Rolling Barrage
Fire, Capturing Mont Blanc and
Medeah Farm-Airmen Make
Record In Cooperation.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-"American troops fighting viii
the French have driven back the enemy and taken
Blanc and other positions in Champagne" Gen Pershng
ports in his communque for yesterday made public by the
department today.
Between the Mosele and the forest Of Argonne the
munque adds we carried the usual artillery patrol
activity, taking number of prisoners"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
BY HENRY q. WAIES.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN CHAMPAGNE SECTOR
(night), Oct 3.-DTyng forward behind rolling bauage
American troops delivered smashing attack the Champagne
district today. SOrming the formidable defensive
on Mont BE nc and capturing Medeah farm.
The Americans advanced considerable distance along the
main SommePyAtgny highway and at last reports
tanning steady progress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
Uscd by Submarines.

This success was of the utmost
importance. Durazzo has been used
b. the Austro-German submarines
operating in the Mediterranean as
a base, while German and Austrian
dcstI overs and fast light cruisers al
so nave been concentrated there.
These craft putting out through
the Strait Of Otranto, have been
able 10 Interfere at times with the
transport service at Salonika. Now
that the Durazzo base has been de
stroyed officials say that il will be
a comparatively easy task 20 bottle
up the Austrian fleet and its German
submarine accessories in the main
naval base at POla.
Mediterranean Now safe.
For the present naval officials do
not care TO identify the American
naval craft that took part in the
Durazzo fight.
II was pointed out today that with
DurazZo destroyed as a naval base,
transport through the Mediterran-
can will be comparatively safe from
now on and that should it become
Necessary TO send reinforcements 70
Salon;ka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
AUSTRIAN NAVY
BASE IS WIPED
OUT BY ALLIES
Americans Cooperate With
British and Italians in Sue
CeSSfuI Attack on Du-
razzo, Albania.

Internat tional News Service:
LONDON. Oct. 4.-American
submarine chascrs destroyed
two U-bOats during the allied
attacks ON the Austrian naval
base at DuraZzo, IL has now
been established beyond all
doubt. said an official state
mcnt issued here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
YOU MUST REGISTER BY 5 O'CLOCK
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT TO VOTE
AT NOVEMBER ELECTION

If YOU would vote for Congressman state and
county officials to be elected this fall YOU must reg
lister before Oct. !. at the county house
Don't forget this. Do il NOW. II is not alone your
privilege it is your DUTY. II is silly to fight to
make the world safe for democracy and then not
practice ii at home.
2ACTICE DEMOCRACY AND REGISTER TO VOTE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
BRITISH CAVALRY
PRESSES AHEAD,
TANKS FOLLOW
Vanguard Goes d Miles Be-
yOnd Sequehart, Captured
After Battle Northeast
of St. Quentin.

international News Service:
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

tOONTINJLD O FADE FOURl
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-04
ORDER FOR ONE
MILLION RATIONS

WASHINGTON. sept. 4.-An order
for 100000 rations for the overseas
forces was announced sodny ny the ,ynr
department. The ration corresponds
10 the iron ration" OF the british
troops. 1t is composed Of sround me.t
and wheat compressed into "a cake and
"a hIocl> 90 sweet chocolate, aud viii
sustain a man "a day.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-04

rers. ana claiming that they are not
citizens.
In one building alone in enc ~ the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-04
FEAR DRAFT
REFUSING TO
REGISTER

tC0ntinued from paEo one)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-09-04

Are you a War Saver7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
GEN. ARRANT PROUD |OF LEAN TERRITORY
Commander British Forces Outlines Plan of Campaign
 in Ringing Statement

Gen. A. J. Tarrant of the British army, as the '1ean'' territory of the city, in the united war work drive which com mences tomorrow, is desirous of avoid- ing all duplication of effort in the cam paign and also asks that all citizens re- siding in the section to be invaded by his forces to make their donation through the British army in order that the ''lean" territory might get full credit
 To this effect Gen Arrant made the following statement last night: The British army is delighted that it has been given for its operations what is known as the lean territory of Birming- of the city beyond Twentieth street.
 'Tn order that there may be no dupli- cation of effort in the work of the Brit ish army, it is requested that any per- son, firm or corporation in the terri tory assigned to the Britons, desirous of making contribution, to please mo- tify the headquarters, Main S303, of the British army of such fact, and the col- onel of the regiment assigned to that particular locality will call at the con venience of the donor.
 .It is further requested that all citi- zens in this territory who contemplate making subscription for the welfare of our heroic soldiers. see to it that such donations go to the British army. We are proud of the citizens of the north western quarter of Birmingham. and from what can be ascertained. as we'll as judging by the past. they will greatly exceed their quota for this, the great est cause on earth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
EVERYTHING READY FOR KAISER'S FUNERAL
 TO BE HELD TODAY

Everything is in readiness for "The Funeral of the Kaiser which will be held on the roof of the Jefferson County Bank building this morning at 1915 O. clock under auspices of the Civic as- sociation.
 Through the courtesy of D. O. Whildin, the association has secured the cannon which fired the salute of q shots on board the yacht of A. l.. English, a brother of Mrs. Whildin, in 1902, when the Philadelphia Yacht club received into the harbor Prince Henry of Prus- sia, a brother of the Kaiser
 On this occasion the cannon will Ire the same number of shots, after which ten sailors in uniform from the United States navy recruiting station, under command of E. l.. Mathews. assistant surgeon, will lower the casket from the top of the building to the street. where it will be placed in a hearse and car- ried away for interment.
 Secretary Harold of the Civic associa- tion, states that all plans have been completed for the big patriotic parade which will take place this afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
SEATS GO ON SALE FOR CONCERT Al TUTW|LER TODAY Seats Will Be Disposed of Rapidly Is Prediction of
 Music Study Club
 Officials

Seats for the concert of the Paris Con- servatory Orchestra, billed to take place at the Tutwiler hotel Thursday night. November II. will go on sale at the Cable-Shelby- Burton Piano company this morning. Indications are that the seat sale from the jump will be heavy, as Box Office Chairman B. B. Burton was bombarded by inquiries all the latter part of last week, and kept busy an. swering questions as to when the seats would be placed on sale.
 An official of the Music Study club. under whose auspices this world-fa famed musical organization Is coming to Bir- mingham. stated Sunday that had tho tickets been placed on sale Saturday that over 30 per cent of them would have been disposed of by now. This same of- ficial stated that for every ticket sold there would be a seat for the patron and laid stress on the fact that those who bought tickets should not be the least bit worried about this.
 The chances are that fully a day be. fore the date for the orchestra to ap- pear here that the capacity of the house will have been sold, though Mr. Bur. ton announced that he would keep pros- pective patrons in touch with the situa- tion through the press in order that none might be disappointed.
 All patrons who hold tickets are re. quested by the management to enter ths hotel at the Twentieth street side the night of the concert. This is done So that there might be no confusion, the Fifth avenue entrance having been given over to guests of the hotel at the direc- ton of Manager Shireman.
 Every detail has been looked after and indications point out that a huge sum will be raised for the American war re- lief because of the visit of this uni. versally known musical organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
CORP. GLENN BELL : TRANSFERRED FROM
 FIGHTING FRON T

MT. and Mrs. John A. Bell of this city, have received a letter from their son, Corpl. Glenn Bell, who went to France with the Rainbow division, stating that he had been transferred from the fight ing front to the quartermaster depart ment on account of injuries received in the battel at Chateau Thierry, which in- cluded the loss of his left eye.
 Coroporal Bell enlisted at the age of 16 in Capt. Mortimer Jordan's company, when the National Guard was called into service for duty on the Mexican border. He served during that period and later went overseas with the Rainbow divi- sion He took part in all of the severe engagements at the second battle of the Marne. and lost his eye n same fight in which Capt Jordan received his mortal wound.
 Corporal Bell is a Birmingham product and has many friends here who are proud of the exploits of the youthful but gallant soldier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
MAJOR EVANS WILL
 CALL MEETING FOR
 TUESDAY NIGHT
Raising of Battalion of 800 Men for National Guard to Be Discussed at the
 Chamber of Commerce

There will be a mass meeting on next torium of the Chamber of Commerce building. The auditorium is on the sec ond floor at First avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The purpose of the meeting, according to announcement by Maj Virgil V. Evans is to explain to the men of Birfning- ham the purpose of the national guard now being organised. the duties of it's members and what each man should do to become a member. Full explanation will be given of the enlistment and at the same time it will be explained that no man who joins will be subject for duty in this war. The national guard is being organized for home defense. Every man who has found that he could not join the army to help fight this war will be shown why he should join the national guard and do his bit here.
 Tt offers an exceptional opportunity to patriotic men between the ages of IS and 45 to do their bit right here at home" said Major Evans in making an- nouncement regarding the mass meeting.
 1t msut be remembered that no man who joins the national guard will be subject to military duty in this war un- less he is subject to draft, in which case joining the national guard does not change his draft status. We want those men with deferred classifications, as far as possible, to compose the bulk of the personnel of the organization. They will be kept right here at home, and their joining will not interfere with their busi- ness. The organization is going to be the best as far as discipline and efficien- cy is concerned, to be had. I hope to see not less than 800 Birmingham men between the ages of IS and 45 with de- ferred classifications come forward and join at once. Full information will be and I expect to see not less than 10Od men present '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
R. G. HILL VICTIM OF
 DREAD PNEUMONIA

R. c. Hill, aged 55 years, died at his home, 1902 Alabama avenue. at Il D. m. Saturday, November g, of pneu- monia. The remains will be shipped to Orange, Va, at g a. m. today, from Johns Undertaking chapel
 MT. Hill was a member of the firm Of R. G, Hill & Co.,, contractors, and was widely known here, having taken part in important construction work in Alabama and adjoining states Mr Hill was engaged in the construction of the Fairfield works of the T. c. l. company at the time of his death. He is survived by widow and two chill dren; by his parents and several brothers and sisters of I.ocustdale, Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
BANK RESOURCES
 SHOW b|G INCREASE
Official Statements of Local Banking Institutions Show
 25 Per Cent Increase

Between August 31 and November the their resources about 9 per cent ac- cording to statements made on those dates in response to calls made by the controller of the United States treasury and Alabama state banking commission. The increase in deposits show a corre- spending increase
 The aggregate resources of the four banks in the city proper, as reported on November 1, were $5S, 7.12403, and for Greater Birmingham. including two banks at Ensley and one at North Birmingham, s6s, ,195. .3ss. .65.
 The deposits on the same date were: Four banks in the city proper, $4s,349. .133T, and for Greater Birmingham, including the two Ensley banks and one at North Birmingham. s52, OPS, ,402. 39.
 This shows g healthful condition of business in Greater Birmingham and the industrial district, of which she is the center. These increases in resources and deposits were made despite the heavy War Savings and fourth, Liberty Loan campaigns made during that period. < DRring fie same period the bank clear arces have more than doubled the clear ances of the earlier months of the pres ent year and trebled and in some in- stances quadrupled the clearances of the corresponding weeks of 1917. Part of this increase in clearances is due to the es- tablishment of the branch reserve bank here, but the bulk of it resulted from the greater volume of business in this district
 Notwithstanding this splendid showing of the Birmingham banking institutions 1t would be even better were all the checks on foreign banks passing through local institutions included in the clear ances as they are in Atlanta, Nashville and other cities, whose weekly clear ances run up into the tens of millions of dollars Since early in September the Birmingham clearing house has reported daily average of approximately $2,000, 600, or more than $12,000,000 a week. These figures compare favorably with other southern cities of equal rank and im- portance in commercial and industrial &C., tivities.
 Officials of local banks state that checks on out-of-town banks deposited with local institutions for collection are about equal in volume to the checks that go through the clearing house, which means that the weekly clearances, with these included, would be something like 25,000,0o0, or greater sum than shown by any other southern city outside of reserve centers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
of Toy Pistols
 Constitutes an Offense,
 Say Police Authorities

The police department has been off, cially authorized to arrest any and every- one, little, big. young and old who dis charges any kind of firearms within the city limits It has developed in police circles that several persons have been in- jured by alleged toy pistols that shoot blank cartridges and it is also reported that lead bullets have been loaded and fired on the streets.
 It is also stated that the throwing of powder in the faces of pedestrians would not be- tolerated and that rejoicing at peace does not give anyone the right to do unlawful acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
Y. w. c. A. Directors to
 Meet Tuesday Morning

The board of directors of the Young Women's Christian association will meet Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Y. w. C. A. building. A full attendance is desired as much business of impor- tance is on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
Supplies Ordered

Montgomery, November n.-(SpeciaL)
 Supplies for the legislature which meets in January were ordered Saturday by John Moffatt, secretary to the governor. The state purchasing board also gave an order for supplies for the state build ing for the next three months. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
Jewelry Stolen

Lillian London, a negro girl, was ar rested yesterday afternoon charged with grand larceny. It is alleged that sfA was working for Mrs. Isiah Cohen, Av- enue H, and stole several pieces of jew elry and some childrens clothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11

come home In 1919. if nothing unforeseen happens. I have seen no home papers since June or July. when left my old company and regiment and transferred. . .. We'll I am 0. k. and getting along fine Best of health. Wish I could write more, but I have some reports to pre- pare and must make an inspection soon. Besides I hope to get little sleep. as am rather far behind on that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
EASTERN STAR

All members of Woodlawn Chapter No. 11O, Order of the Eagtern Star, are requested to meet at tLe Masonic temple at 1:3O this afternoon to att tend the funeral of Mrs. Fannie Dolly. By order of ELIZABETH PRATT,
 Worthy MatrOn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
Brigade Commanders to Give Final Instructions at Dinner Tonight at the
 Tutwiler Hotel
FORMER AMBASSADOR
 TO SPEAK AT FIRST
 METHODIST CHURCH
State Chairman Carson Adams Re- ceiyes Notification That Several Cities in Alabama Have
 Raised Quota

On the eve of battle, with muscles taut and hands upon the parapet. the allied armies are nervously consult ing their wrist watches and awaiting the signal to go over the top in the big united war work campaign. Every soldier has been ordered to report at mess tonight at o'clock at the Tut wiler hotel where final instructions will be given them by their brigade commanders.
 The guest of honor at the dinner to- night will be Henry Morgenthau, for mer ambassador to Turkey, who will deliver short address on conditions in Europe as he saw them during his three years in the diplomatic service over there. The distinguished visitor will arrive in Birmingham at 12:S0 today and will speak twice during the afternoon.
 At the big meeting at the First Methodist church tonight at o'clock Ambassador Morgenthau will tell of the causes that led to Americas entry into the world war, of the progress of democracy among the peoples of the earth and of the necessity for continh- ing our efforts toward winning a suc- cessful peace.
 RAINBOW DIVISION
 The Rainbow division, Gen. tMrs. w. D.) Smith. commanding, will hold an eleventh hour barley at luncheon today at the Tutwiler hotel. Several prom inent speakers have been secured for the occasion which will be in the nature of final drill of the division. These fair female fighters have raced the powder in many a gruelling cam paign, but never were they better pre- pared than for the present drive.
 There is a growing rivalry among the cities of Alabama to be first over the top in the united war work cam paign.
 Centre has wired w Carson Adams. chairman of the executive committee, to announce one minute after mid night. November 10, that Centre has oversubscribed it's quota 100 per cent, The telegram was signed by J. w. Baker.
 OVER THE TOP
 Roy Nolen of Alexander City wired that Camp Hill already had contribu- ted S1650, though its quota is $500. and the work there continues. pr. Thomas Newlin spoke there Saturday to large crowd and returned Sunday to Birmingham. He speaks highly of the enthusiasm and spirit of the people there.
 J. w. Bowers reported advance sub- scriptions of $500 from Pike county Saturday, before any kind of a canvass had begun there. J. D. Boyd, district director in the south-central part of the state, telegraphed to state head quarters here from Brewton that one- of the districts quota already had been taken care of by advance 
 State Campaign Director w. $. Stallings stated Saturday evening that similar reports reaching headquarters from all parts of the state show that Alabama will do it's part in the drive for s250, 900, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
Dwelling House Damaged

A dwelling house belonging to c. E. Jenkins, at 401 Earle avenue, was dam- aged by fire last night, which were esti- mated at $50 The fire originated from a spark on the roof.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11
DOMESTIC PROBLEMS

"some complicated domestic problems will confront US at the close of the war and all should keep level heads.
 ..The world is open to American miss sionaries today as it never was before I.thank God for the centenary movement which has been started. We should all be a member of missions and help in propagating the Gospel"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-11

Did oyu go downtown? The wine houses of the country were crowded to their capacity and there was more drunkenness that day than has been any day in five years
 America is not a bloody nation: she prayed for a quick peace We didn't SOW much and We didn't expect to reap much