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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Lloyd George Sends
 Congratulations to Haig

London, october 9.-Premier Lloyd George has sent the following message to Field Marshal Haig in the field:
 T have just heard from Marshal Foch Of the brilliant victory won by the Third and Fourth armies, and wish to express to yourself, General Byng, General Raw hnson and all the officers and men un- der your command my sincerest con gratulations on the great and signifi- cant success which the British army With their American brothers-in- arms, have gained during the past few days.
 The courage and tenacity with which the troops of the empire, after with standing terrific enemy onslaughts in the spring of this year. again resumed the offensive with such decisive results. is the greatest chapter of our military his- tory. The smashing of the great de- fensive system erected by the enemy, claimed to be impregnabe, is a feat of which all are justly proud, and for which the country will ever be grateful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10

strategy working smoothly in bend ing back the German line in one great converging movement, the Germans apparently arc in a Ecri- ous predicnment. From the region northwest of Rheims to the Mouse river, north of Verdun, the French and Americans arc slowly but surely pushing the Germans back ward toward the Belgian border.
 In Macedonia and Asiatic Turkey the troops of the entente still have the enemy on the run. Nowhere is the enemy able to do more than fight retardinG battles, giving ground when the pressure becomes too strong.
 Under the avalanche of steel hurled against them on the Cam brai-St. Quentin sector the Ger mans could not live and were forced to flee eastward. Heavy casualties were inflicted on those of the enc my who had the temcrity to en- deavor to make stand. On the other hand, the casualties of the allies are declared to have been relatively small. those of the Ameri- cans being less than half of the number of the prisoners taken by them.
 Where the enemy intends to make his next stand cannot be foretold, hut probably an effort for a turnnbout will be attempted along the NaIeciennes-S Sedan front. After this line the only known Ger man defensive position west of the Rhine Is the Mouse river. The Americans already are threatening to make this line untenable. having started an advance up the valley on the eastern side of the stream to- ward Sedan.
 The maneuvers of the French northwest of Rheims are cutting more deeply into the German line, despite the serious resistance of- fcred by the enemy to postpone the fall of the great St. GObain massif and the highly important strategic positions of LaOn and LaFere. which seemingly are like ly to be pinched out of the battle front by the successful operations around St. Quentin and Berry-Au- Bac.
 Strong resistance also is being imposed by the Germans against further advances by the French and Americans in Champagne and
 
 ticularly heavy counter attacks have been launched by the enemy on various positions, but with out results other than increasing his casualties. Along the Suippe river the fighting k furious, hut the French have been able to make additional crossings of the stream. St. Etienne has changed hands several times in bitter combats.
 West of the ArEonne forest the Americans have driven their line forward to the region of Cornay on the Aire river. where they have effected a junction with the French troops and seemingly the Argonnc forest will soon he in the allied hands. On the eastern side of the Mouse the Americans have ad- vanccd and taken several small villages and also strengthened out their line which is being infi- 1aded by the German guns from the east.
 Reports persist thnt the Turk ish cabinet has fallen and that the grand yixier will be Tewfik Pasha. whose sympathies are declared to he broadly rather than pro-Gcr- mnn. Rumor also has 1t that the Turks have dispatched peace note to the allies through the Spanish government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10

though wounded by machine gun bullets. he continued to direct the attack until the enemy machine guns had been wiped put. thus enabling the British to Eai, the ground ahead of them with trifling loss.
 The British artillery did remarkable work in supporting the infantry in the fighting Tuesday and during the night In addition to their other work, the gum ners were called upon for a few special shots against German batteries which had made themselves especially obnox- ious.
 ENEMY SILENCED
 As the American troops storming for ward in the midst reached the outskirts of Brancourt, the Germans began 10 shell the place heavily. The British can non quickly came into action and. si- fenced them altogether.
 Very hard fighting took place for the high ground in front of Fresnoy- Le- Grand. The German earthworks were literally alive with machine gunners, who poured bullets from their weapons as fast as they could work them. Here again the artillery moved up hurriedly and got to work. Firing through open sights, the British gunners snuffed out one enemy nest after another. The Brit ish used the same shells as they use in cutting barb wire, and the bursting pro- iectiles scattered the Germans and thelr weapons broadcast.
 The infantry finally took the Ger man positions, attacking from the sides. With these in possession of the British, Fresnoy was dominated completely ana is now of no value to the enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
U. s. Court Term at
 Florence Continued

The United States district court at Florence. scheduled for October Is, has been continued indefinitely on account of the epidemic of Spanish influenza. All persons who have been summoned to appear there at that time are re- quested not to do so
 In view of the rapid spread of this disease it was thought best to continue this session of the United States court until later, the exact time to be an- nounced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Southern Tuberculosis
 Conference Postponed

The Southern tuberculosis conference scheduled to be held in Birmingham to- day, tomorrow and Saturday has been postponed indefinitely according to an announcement made yesterday by pr George Raves, secretary of the state Anti-Tuberculosis association
 The conference of the Southern Tuber- culosis association is held annually ana a splendid programme has been arranged for the occasion. The date of holding tho conference will be announced later and Dr. George Eaves expects to nave ar excellent programme at that une
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
ENEMY FLEEING
 ON 20-MILE FRONT

(Continued from Page One) Iers and hold Maurois and Hon. nechy.
 Large forces of the enemy have been seen from the air fleeing we'll to the east of Le Cateau.
 Maretz fell early and the British reached BusiEny and passed quickly through Bohain. These are only a few of more than a score of towns captured.
 Many thousands of prisoners and quantities of field and machine guns were taken. ns well as vast stores of other booty. which the enemy did not have time to blow up or set ufire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Illinois Staats-Zeitung
 to Resume Publication

Chicago, October 9.-The Illinois Staats- Zeitung, B German language newspaper which suspended publication here several months ago, will resume daily issue to- morrow morning.
 Judge John Stelk, chairman of the board of the new company controlling the paper, issued a statement in which he said that the paper was needed for government purposes to reach persons speaking German only, and that it would aid in the Loan drive and subsequent patriotic undertakings.
 The suspension was voluntary, due to financial difficulties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
GEN. M'CLEERY TELLS OF LIBERTY PARADE

In response to the many inquiries regarding the Liberty Loan pa- rade, Gen. George McCIeery states that much to the regret of the com mittee in charge the affair was called off. This action was taken at the request of the health authori- ties. While there wns disappoint- ment that the parade was placed under the ban by those in charge, General McCIeery, speaking for himself and the other members of the committee, said that public health came first, and they i'm mediately called the parade of. Elaborate preparations had been made for the pageant. and it would probably have surpassed anything of It's kind here.
 eve bow to the inevitable" re- marked General McCleery. s'but-- 1t was a peach of a parade we had planned"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Southern Earned Over
 IA Million During 1917

New York. October 9.-Depite in creased maintenance and operating costs, the Southern Railway earned $14,O37,415 during the calendar year, 1917, according to the annual report issued tonight.
 After the payment of preferred divi- dends the report shows that there were left available funds equivalent to & 10.4 per cent dividend on the $120.000.- GOO of outstanding common stock.
 Operating revenue for the year to- tailed ss0.716,560, an increase over the preceding year of s15.161 ,917. Operat- ing expenses totaled 60,11S,5 ,597, an in crease of 11,0Ss,630 over the preceding year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
YOUNG BOY SENT TO
 INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

Arthur Cole, young white boy, was arrested few days ago charged with burglary and grand larceny. It was al- leged that the boy broke into the store of Sam Sanders of Avondale. The boy volunteered to plead guilty to the above charge and Solicitor Joseph H. Tate rec commended the case against him be dis missed and he was sent to the boys re- form school at East Lake, on an order from Judge H. B. Abernethy yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Ministerial Crisis in
 Spain Has Passed

Madrid. October 9.-(By the Asso- ciated Press.)-The ministerial crisis is over. It is officially announced that all the ministers except Santiago Alba will retain their portfolios.
 In addition to the premiership An-. tonic Mavra will take the post of min- ister of justice. Court Romanones will be the minister of public instruction, instead of Senor Alba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
F. LEE OPENS NEW
 DELICATESSEN SHOP

r. Lee, formerly with the Bohemian Bakery company, and later manager of Tanners delicatessen, has opened an up- to-date delicatessen store at 1927 Fourth avenue. MT. Lee is an experienced ca terer in this line of business and has made a special study of preparing cooked meats, salads and other delicacies. He will specialize in the various kinds of gumbo and also in all varieties of sand wicheS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10

Cyrene Commandery No. 10, K. IT. Mineral City Chapter No. 1O1, R. A. M.. sam Thompson Council No. 43. R. q s.N. Because of the present health condl- tions, the warnings and requests of our health officers, the members of our organizations are notified that no meetings which have heen called, nor regular meetings of these orders, will he held until change has come from present health conditions. When 1t in again deemed safe to assemble for our meetings, due notice will he given.
 GEORGE F. WHEELOCK,
 Commander.
 H. (. GREELEY,
 High Priest. H. c. CRELLY,
 Thrice III. Matter.
 CHARLES '. GEOHEGAN.
 Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Riveter Earns $64
 for 8 Hours Work

Chicago, October 0.-Sixty-four dollars for eight hours work was the record established by one riyet- CT at the south Chicago shipbuild- ing yard Sunday, it was announced today. The sunday scale for each rivet is 16 cents. Three men in team drove 1O14 rivets. for which they were paid S182.24. The share of Hugh McNulty, the 'driver," was s64, while his two helpers split the balance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
U. s. Socialists Are
 Reported in Moscow

Amsterdam, October 9.--The Moscow Isvestia, the bolshevik organ. reports the arrival in Moscow recently of an American socialist deputation, includ- ing Messrs. Rutgers and Nicholson and Mrs. Menschow, who is described as the editor of Russian American newspa- per.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Alfonso COnvalescent
 After Grippe Attack

Madrid, October 9.--(By the Asso- ciated Press. )-King Alfonso, it is an- nounced, is convalescent from the ar- tack of influenza from which he has been suffering. No more bulletins con- cerning his condition will be issued.
 The King is expected to preside at the cabinet meeting at San Sebastian tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Will Make
 Home in Germany

Amsterdam, October 9,--Former King Ferdinand of Bulgaria. accompanied by Prince Cyril and a large suite. has ar rived at Coburg, central Germany, &C., cording to dispatch received here The former ruler of Bulgaria will make his permanent home in Coburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Health Officers Defer ,.,,,
 Annual Convention

Montgomery, October 9.-(Special) The annual meeting of county health officers of Alabama scheduled for 6
 two-day session beginning Thursday at
 Birmingham has been called off by the
 officers because of the epidemic of in fuenza. The health department Wednes-
 day ordered the meeting called off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Reichstag Summoned
 to Meet October IF

Copenhagen, October 9.-The German Reichstag has been summoned to meet on October 12, according to the Berlin Tageblatt Chancellor Maximilian's re- cent speech and the political situation will be continued under discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, october 9.-Foreeast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Thursday and probably Friday: warmer Friday. South Carolina and Georgia; Fair Thursday and Friday; not much change in temperature.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Thurs day; Friday partly cloudy; probably showers in west portion.
 Local Data
 For the 24 hours ending at p. m. October 9:
 Highest temperature .......,...,...... 74 Lowest temperature .................... 5S Mean temperature .,................... 66 Normal temperature .................. 67 Deficiency in temperature since Jam udIy s......---... ...........+.......... bl fNdlHidll -.-..........s....H..s.. U Total rainfall since January 1......42, 1s Excess in rainfall since January l.. 2.27 Relative humidity-S 8. m. ........, @ D. III. .s.......,..-..s.....-...- Al ?. m. .-....-........-.........- 6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
Orysnt Cumming-The rem.

Drysnt Cumming-The remains Of Bryant Cumming, son of Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Cumming, who died at the naval hospital at Brooklyn several days ago, were received by Johns yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held from Johns private chapel at 10 o'clock this morning. Interment in Elmwood cemetery. Deceased was serving on the hos pital ship Comfort when he became i'll a short time ago. His parents hao not heard from him in sometime before they received notice of his death last Monday. Before entering the service he was employed by the Western Union Telegraph company at Buffalo. N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10

Mrs. F. w. YarbrOugh-Died at Chalk vile Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband. nine children. two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services at Taylor's Chapel Method fist church at 2 o'clock this after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10
DEATHS

6. A. Howe ell-Aged 27, died of influ- enza at a local infirmary yesterday morning. Body was sent to Heflin by Woodin Undertaking company for interment Deceased is survived by his widow, his parents, MT. and Mrs. F. S. Howell of Heflin, and one sister. Miss Susie Howell, also of Heflin.
 Arthur Grant-Aged 40 years. died at Eden Monday night. Funeral serv- ices will be held from the residence of his father at Eden this afternoon at o'clock. Intermept will be in the family cemetery.
 Mrs. Ida B. Price-Aged 39 years, died at local infirmary last night. Body will be sent to Calera this morning by Johns for interment.
 Mrs. Foster Ansley-Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Foster Ans- ley, who died Tuesday. will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock, in- stead of this afternoon at o'clock. as previously stated, pending the arr rival of relatives from New York Mrs. E. w. Yarbrough-Died at Chalk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10

Local Data the 24 hours ending at p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-10

Yes, sir-ee, this is boys store that stan, things it offers for the youthful American. Here you pick the complete outfit from ho thing in between, including the top coat. And what's best-Porter's three big sto your idea of what's right.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-23

are neither disposed nor able to im- prove said highway, and
 The transportation bN water of freight and passengers between New York and Norwich and between Nor wich and the summer resorts of the .easterly coast has been entirely sus pended, and
 The summer homes of hundreds of Norwich citizens are located along said highway, or beyond. and
 The city of T Tcrwicr has recently ex- pended $100, 900 in widening the ar teries leading into the city and has caused permanent concrete roads to be laid at the suggestion of the highway department of the state, and
 The Norwich war bureau and our congressman the New London county caucus of representatives and senators, and the. officials of institutions, towns and government contracting firms have indorsed the project of improving the highway aforementioned, and
 Nearly three miles of said. highway was improved by the state of Con necticut a year ago for similar reasons and by similar request, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Chamber of Com
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-23

Karin Carlson Peapody UT ISew Lon lon was granted a divorce from Hor- lce L. Peabody of Waterford on the grounds of desertion in the superior court in New London Friday morning. The Peabodys were married April 12, 1895, and the desertion took place Jan. ,. 1914. Mrs. Peabody was given the custody of her year. old child.
 Angeline s. Marguglio of New Len- ion was given her freedom from An ,elo Marguglio of White Plains, N. Y, ,n the grounds of intolerable cruelty. They were married Oct. 5, 1916, and he petitioner told the court that her husband began to abuse her within a lay or two after their marriage, strik- ng her and treating her cruelty. She vas allowed to resume her maiden lame of Sammataro.
 Nerena Chappell Donaldson of New london was granted a divorce from Frank s. Donaldson, who is serving a all sentence in the Massachusetts re- ormatory at Concerd Junction. The petition ,was granted for intolerable Tueity. Mrs. Donaldson was married Sept 1, 1909, and his abuse of her be- gan within a few weeks after their marriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-23

Company:
 New York. March 22, 1918. H. R. Branche, Secretary of Chamber
 of Commerce, Norwich, Conn.
 We are ready to put our steamer in operation to Norwich when we receive confirmation from the Chelsea line. We will ask the chamber of commerce to confirm with us the arrangements, and good will.
 KAY STEAMSHIP co.
 Representative A. J. Bailey told of action taken by the New London county members of the legislature who are in favor of the improvement. He presented a resolution adopted by the New London county members. ' Only One Side to the Question.
 There is only one side to the ques- ton, said Senator John H. Barnes, and that is the east side. And if it is true, MT. Commissioner. as they tell me it is, that you have been over this road today, you will agree with me when I say that although thero is only one side to the question: there is no bottom"
 Others who spoke in favor of the movement to improve the highway in- cluded George H. Bradford of Mont vile, auto commissioner for this coun- tys First Selectman Casper K. Bailey. Frank L. Woodland, treasurer of the Dime Savings bank, who has a cot tage in the Norwich colony at Eastern Point and who told of the inconven- fences of present transportation facili ties; Coroner Franklin H. Brown, who lis a summer resident at Gales Ferry, where a number of Norwich men have cottages; Arthur F. Libby, chairman of the Norwich war bureau; Edwin Hill, secretary of the Y M. C. A; Selectman C. T. Landphere of Groton, and pr. James J. Donohue, compensa- ton commissioner.
 One of the speakers characterized l the New London-Groton ferry as a second hand merry -go-round ferrv'' This is the ferry on which the spb- 1 marine base has to depend largely for ltransportation of material and sup plies.
 Statement by Secretary Branehe. Herbert R. Branche. secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, told of the diff faculties Norwich merchants have in serving, customers on the east side of l the Thames.
 | There can be no question concern ' ing the cooperation of New London and Norwich on matters that relate tc
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-23

the saving of man power or that calls for servicf and sacrifice towards the winning of the world war. We have abundance of proof to present here to- night that this is so. It cannot be truthfully charged that Norwich from any other motive than man saving economy is asking for this large ex- penditure of money. Norwich mer- chants are as busy as bees in attend ing to the trade that is increasing rapidly in Norwich proper, owing to the huge war orders that are causing our sixty industrial. plants to run on double shifts.
 Must Conserve Man Power.
 have been asked to represent here this evening the Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, representing 555 business firms in Norwich whose patriotism has never been questioned nd whose loyalty to eur state and national leaders in the worlds crisis has never been doubted.
 Following brief statements by Fran cis J. Leavens president of the trus- tees of the Norwich Free Academy. and Postmaster John P. Murphy, Mayor Allyn L. Brown gave a summary of the evidence and made the closing ar gument. He urged the commissioner to give, the matter serious considera- tion.
 The following resolution presented by ex-Mayor T. C. Murphy, was unani- mously adopted:
 Whereas, The highway connecting the submarine base with the city of Norwich is unsafe for motor vehicles, and
 The improvement of this highway would be of great military benefit for the purpoce of transporting food, gas oline, explosives, materials, supplies and men to the submarine base, the Groton Iron works and the New Lon don Ship and Engine company-whict latter companies are engaged 100 per cent. on war work, and
 The town of Groton is rapidly in creasing from 6,400 population in 1915 | to 10000 in 1918 and is entirely cut off for highway connections on the north, south and west except by inter mittent ferryboat service over dan gerous congested railroad grade cross ing. and
 The state hospital for the insane and Connecticut Odd Fellows home can only be reached by a circuitous route, and
 ~ The towns of Preston and Ledyard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-23

merce of Norwich, Connecticut. incor- porated, at a hearing held this 22d day of March, 1918, do hereby and herewith request the state highway commissioner to make the necessary repairs and improvement of the re- maining connecting highway between the city of Norwich and the Groton ferry, and further, be it
 Resolved, That in view of the UT gency of the situation the highway commissioner is requested to begin this improvement at the earliest date possible.
 Pleased With Presentation.
 Commissioner Bennett thanked the meeting for the method of presenta- tion. of the arguments and said he would take the. matter under consid- eration and would try to work out some solution of the problem.
 Commander John Rogers of the sub marine base spoke briefly on the direct connection of this road with the war. He asked the commissioner to do what he could towards carrying out the i'm provement.
 The meeting then adjourned