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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Sailor Punches Hole
 in Face of Kaiser

Oyster Bay, N. Y. July 8.--A life sized portrait Of Emperor William, pre- sented by him to Colonel Roosevelt sev- erai years ago. came to grief when a party of citizens visited the home of it's pessessor, Mrs. C. R. Pollitz, here to- day.
 The picture had been given to the pub- lie library by the colonel, and hung there until after the sinking of the Lusitania, when 1t was relegated to the cellar. Mrs. roiiitz offered s for the painting to the trustees and became it's owner. The incident was forgotten until the death of Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt, and then the villagers recalled it. They organized a party today and going to the home of Mrs. Pollitz, demanded the picture.
 MT. Poliitz wanted to give 1t up, but Mrs. Pollitz wanted to keep it. mem- bers of the party said. In the struggle on balcony for it's possession, the DOT trait fell among the vigilantes gathered in the street. 4 sailor promptly put his foot through it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Annual Convention of Commissary Managers
 to Meet at Tutwiler

How to Help Win the War" will be one of the leading questions for con- sideration at the annual convention of the National Commissary Managers Ss.oe;ation, which meets at the Tut wiler hotel for three-iay session. beginning at 10 o'clock Tuesday. Aus gust C.
 Richard M Hobbie of Montgomery, state food administrator, will address the convention on the subject of con- servation of food and how the com- missary men can best serve the country.
 The visiting members will be guests of the local chapter of commissary managers and the corporations operat- ing commissaries in the Birmingham district.
 < This is the first time the association has ever come south for its annual convention and the local people will entertain them handsomely while they are here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
NEW WORKERS PROTEST

New York, July 28.-Protest against the execution of the death sentence imposed on Thomas J. Mooney, the labor leader convicted of complicity in throwing J bomb in preparedness parade in Sa-i Francisco, was voiced in resolutions adopted at mass meeting held here to- day under the auspices of the Central Labor union.
 These resolutions thanked President Wilson flor his efforts on behalf Of 1us- tice in the Mooney case,' and called upon Governor Stephens of California to grant Mooney a new trial, so as to pre- vent the miscarriage of justice, dissat- isfaction among labor, and to uphold our position before all the world.''
 A telegram from Samuel Gompers was read, pledging the executive council of the American Federation of Labor 10 "continde to do every honorable thins within our power to save Mooney" an expressing hope for a new and fair trial.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
BIG CROWD ENJOYS
 COMMUNITY SING

Last nights community sing in Capi- tol park was a success in every way. Weather conditions being favorable. the attendance was large-much larger than on the Sunday night previous It was estimated that fully 40o0 persons were present.
 While the programme contained only one solo, and no comic feature stunts. \ it was greatly enjoyed, for applause greeted every number.
 The songs for everybody, led by Di- rector Harry Preston, were sung with zest, and of especially absorbing interest was the "Marsellaise," sung by the audi ence in practice.
 MT. Preston was distinctly effective Tn singing There's Long, Long Trail. Y chorus by everybody.
 The Philharmonic orchestra, Philip Memoli conductor, made pronounced hit.
 A varied programme is promised for next Sunday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
HOTELS RELEASED FROM NO-WHEAT
 PLEDGE AUGUST 1
Hoover Gables Release From England, But Says Public Eating Places to Serve
 "Victory" Bread

Washington, July 2S.-Release of ho- tels, restaurants, clubs and dining ca; services throughout the country on All gust from the voluntary pledge to use no wheat until the present harvest was annoulced today in a cablegram received from Food Administrator Hoover, who is now ill England Public eating places. the food administration said, will con- ,tinue to comply with baking regulations and to serve victory bread.
 Mir. Hoover, in his cablegram, con- graduated the proprietors of public eat ing places upon their patriotic service. expressed appreciation of the substan- tial savings effected and voiced conti- dence that the spirit shown will enable the American people to build up a great food reserve against the exigencies or the future.
 Though exact figures have not been compiled, it was estimated today by the food administration that through the voluntary pledge made by hotels, res taurants, clubs and dining cars there has been effected between October | l9lf, ane August i, 1918, a saving of between 175 0o0,000 and 200,000,000 pounds of wheat and it's products, 15o,000, ,oo0 pounds Of meat and 50,O00,000 pounds ot sugar The action of the proprietorS of public eating places it was said, also has been of great educational value in carrying to the homes of the nation the necessity Of food saving.
 Approximately 5000 hotel proprietors have observed the principles of the wheat saving pledge, and many of the ,0N l froprietorS Of other public eating places have observed the regulations of the food administration.
 yer fellows.
 Tn releasing the hotels, restaurants, clubs anG dining cars from their volun- fary pledge not to use wheat in any form until the new harvest, I wish to cohgra tulate them upon the patriotic ex- ample they set and thank them for the large saving made. The escho of then service has been heard in Europe and has pointed the way of democracy-the most service of those who have the most to give.
 Tt has been a personal inspiration to me to have the continued help, so freely given, of all of the men and women who put through the no wheat campaign. which helped us to provide for the neces- sites of the allies in spite of our short crop.
 T have confidence that the same spirit will enable us to build up the great reserve or wheat and other foods needed to provide against future crop failure and to assist the allied nations in put ting through the great offensive that must win the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
PASSENGERS TELL
 OF U-b0AT BATTLE
British Liner Has Engage ment With Sub 750 Miles
 Off New Jersey Coast

An Atlantic Port, July 2S.-Passengers
 or a British liner arriving here today said that last Friday their ship gave battle to a German U-boat 750 miles off the New Jersey coast, and last night fired three shots at what was believed to be an American submarine. Appar-
 ently neither undersea craft was hit.
 This liner was one of several which
 were being conveyed with the giant
 Justicia when that vessel was torpedoed
 and sunk off the north Irish coast July 20 According to the passengers, a tor
 pedo which hit the Justicia passed
 astern of their own ship. and narrowly
 missed another merchantmen before find ing it's goal
 E. H. Butt of Augusta, Ga, a brother of Maj. Archibald Butt, once aide to President Taft, who lost his life. on the
 Titanic, described the liners three en- counters with submarines. The first, he said, came on July 1y, two days after the merchantman, con- voyed by destroyers, left a British port.
 The booming of guns and the shrieking os whistles brought the passengers on the deck
 'Ine sea was smooth as we LOOK our stations at the lifeboats, said MT. Butt. We crowded on all steam and zigzagged as. in company with our conveying de- stroyers, we left the scene in a race to
 save ourselves. We heard during the night that the Justicia and destroyers were fighting the U-boats, and later learned that her struggle to survive had failed"
 A SUPERSUB Mir. Butt said the ship met no more submarines until last Friday at noon. when 750 miles off the New Jersey coast: the call to quarters was again sounded and the ships guns began firing at an object apparently several miles away. "This was a superSubmarine," said | MT. Butt. Tt made no attempt to come nearer, and, firing solid shot, which | fell short at least 1000 yards, began to | fire shrapnel.'
 1 The exchange of shots lasted about 4s minutes, according to MT. Butt, who said the U-boat then submerged and was
 not seen again.
 l At the same time, he said, another submarine engaged British freighter
 in the same waters, and it was thought
 the U-boat was sunk. l If so, the Brtisher got good one '
 said Mir Butt, flor these boats are lsupersubmarines. which depend more on destruction by gunfire than by torpe- does.
 "we got our next shock last night
 he said "In a smooth sea a big sub 1 marine broke water not three miles
 away, and at once our gunners firec
 three shots at the boat, while our com
 mander signaled:
 "'Who are your
 "The shots fell close to the boat anc we could see the flutter of flags. but no sign of flag to denote the nation ality of the U-boat. Finally. our com mander signaled to the gun crews tt
 cease firing, and we came on leaving the submarine on the surface. Rumol
 on board had it that the latest U-boa' I was an American"
 l Among the passengers who were cap tured was John H. Pratt. and the crew | of 37 from the American steamship 1 George l.. Eaton. which was abandonet June 9 in European waters, after sh' sprang a leak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Massengale to Speak to
 Negro Business League


 Tuskegee Institute, July B.-(Speciall A feature of the nineteenth annual ses- sion of the National Negro Business league, which will meet in Atlantic City, N. J., August 21, 22 and 23 will be an address on "advertising." by MT. St. Elmo MassengaN, president of the Mas sengale Advertising Agency of Atlanta MT. Massengale is one of the best in formed men in America on advertising and kindred subjects. Few white men in the south have a better grasp of the problems of race relationship from a business viewpoint, and his message will be one of especial significance to the business and newspaper men of the race.
 MT. w. F. Cozart, 2 North Indiana avenue, Atlantic City, N. J., is chairman of the housing committee, and delegates and visitors who are planning to attend the league meeting are invited to write directly to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Chiffon Sunday School
 Convention Closed Saturday

Clanton, July 2s.-(SpeciaL)-Tne two-day session of the Chiffon Sunday school convention closed on Saturday. Prof. J. l.. Johnston delivered an ad- dress on Conditions of the World as It Appers Now That Will Exist When the War Is Terminated" The professor entered into an exhaustive statement insisting that, should the war continue for another year, 250,o00,00 men will be withdrawn from productive industry and that the cost in money to the na- tions engaged will aggregate three times as much as all previous wars added together. Professor Johnson spoke for more than an hour and in troduced some world propositions which he unraveled masterfully
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
NEGROES INJURED
 IN PISTOL DUEL

Ben Griffin, negro, was seriously wounded yesterday afternoon when he and James Edwards, negro, engaged in a pistol duel at 1505 Valley street. Edwards was carried to the Hillman hospital. Griffin was shot in the face, Earl Battle, negro, was also seriously injured when he was struck by a stray bullet from one of the negroes p.s- tols.
 Griffin was placed under arrest and sent to the Hillman where he is be- ing guarded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
AUTO COLLIDES
 WITH STREET CAR

A Ford car driven by Jim Wilson, colored, from Ladybug. Ala, ran into Tidewater street car No. 42 at 6 o'clock yesterday evening. Wilson was driving on the wrong side of the track and hit the car at Twenty fifth street and Fifth avenue, Birmingham The automobile was considerably dara- aged and Wilson was arrested for reckless driving. The street car was in charge of Motorman J. c. Moore and Conductor J. B. Clemons. Traffic on the line was tied up for sometime owing to the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
UNIONS PROTEST AGAINST EXECUTION
 OF THOMAS MOONEY
Resolutions Requesting New Trial Adopted at Mont gomery and Will Be
 Sent to President

Montgomery, July 2s.-The Central La bor union of Montgomery at special meeting today adopted resolutions pro- testing against the execution of Thomas J. Mooney, the alleged San Francisco preparedness day parade bomber. In the resolutions, which will be forwarded to President Wilson and Governor Stephens, new trial is asked. The resolutions urge the President to use the influence of his cffice to secure the new trial foe the California labor leader.
 Nineteen Montgomery locals, with a total membership of nearly 1000, were rep resented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29

The line along the greater part of the bottom of the Soissons-R Rheims salient has been pushed forward in some places as much as five miles.
 The Germans are bringing into play their artillery in force to check the plunges of the Franco-American troops. The Americans have played brilliant part in the advance, which included the occupation of Sergy on the north bank of the river, and number of small villages.
 The line tonight follows the Ourcq river to Sergy and to Goussancourt. the latter place lying about six miles north of the Marne.
 The Germans offered bitter re-
 sistance, but not to compare with
 that which began late today for
 the retention of the higher ground
 further north of the river. There
 they supplemented their defense
 with artillery fire reaching over
 the American front lines to the
 supports, the volume of fire nt
 times attaining enormous propor-
 tions.
 AMERICANS HOLD GROUND
 Unwavering the Americans held their ground and even advanced slight ly while the French on their sectors to the right and left resisted as stead- fly against the vicious efforts of the Germans.
 From behind the advancing lines the allied heavy guns kept up contin- uous bombardment throughout the day. shelling the German positions wher- ever the airmen reported troop concen- trations
 Heavy artillery has been used to some extent by the Germans in their rear guard actions. but to no such ex-' tent as today, and this gives some basis for belief that Von Boehn, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
CHICAGOANS PARADE

Chicago, July 2S.-Thousands of union workers paraded through the city anu later held a mass meeting today in pro- test against the sentence of Thomas j.. Mooney who has been condemned to death as the San Francisco preparedness parade bomber.
 Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the na- tional tyar board, addressing a mass meeting, charged that the conviction or Mooney was the result of conspiracy.
 MT. Walsh, while predicting that the reprieve granted Mooney Friday by Gov ernor Stephens of California, would re- suit in a pardon, demanded that tae President send troops into California to free the prisoner in the event that taa governor does not pardon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Local Data
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Eddie Tanner and company in When We Grow Up" is the headline attrac- tion at the Lyric for the first half of the week. It is a youthful play let brimful of rural comedy, and is one of the vaudeville successes of the season. The other acts include Brown and Spencer, smart duo in comedy and songis Harry Van Fossen, black face comedian; Veronica and Huri- Falls, in pleasing skit, By the Sea- and Petty Reat and brothers in musical novelty offering. Screen Telegrams are at all performances at the Lyric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
POLES FIGHTING


 Washington, July 8.-The Polish de- tachmcnt mentioned in London ds- patches of July 9 as having taken part in successful engagement of Rheims with the capture of more than 200 prison CTS, has been identified as portion of the Polish forces recruited In the United States. This announcement was made tonight by the Polish press bureau, in making public a cablegram received by the French high commission from Gen. eral Archinard of the French army Gen eral Archinard's cablegram is as tol- lows:
 .eThe soldiers of the Polish army in France have taken part in the great battle of General Gonrauds S army. They have had their share of glory in their splendid defensive and when they at- tackled they captured prisoners.
 .'As is the custom to write on the death certificates of the French soldiers killed in action the words, Died for France, the same will be done for the Polish soldiers whN now are buried on French soil Their death certificate will also bear the inscription, Died for Poland "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
make a stand
 ADVANTAGE WITH ALLIES

German commander, is preparing to make stand
 ADVANTAGE WITH ALLIES
 It is pointed out, however, that un- til the Ardre river is reached all tae advantages of ground are with the allies. So it is generally believed the dropping of his heavy guns is merely an indication that his armies are be- ing withdrawn with all speed from a position. which is intolerable ana which, unless relieved, might result in the Reorganization of what so far has been an admirably conducted retreat.
 The Americans began their ad-
 vance on Sergy early in the morn
 ing. They had been driven back
 short distance Saturday night, but
 when they moved this morning un-
 der cover of the nrtillery-a few
 pieces going forward with the ad-
 yanced line-they proceeded almost
 unchecked to the river. crossed the
 bfdge and occupied the town about
 midforenoOn.
 The Germans used gas, but the at tacking party long ago had had its baptism of gas fumes and knew how to utilize the masks and to avoid the ravines through which the fumes fil- tered. When the town was occupied
 
 not much. the Germans retreatins to higher ground.
 WOUNDS NOT SERIOUS
 Until today the wounds received by the American soldiers have not been serious as rule on account of the failure of the Germans to use artil- lery. A great majority of the wounds were clean flesh wounds, made by bull lets from machine guns and rifles.
 Considerable material has been eap- tured. including a few locomotives which the Germans put out of com mission. There were relatively few prisoners.
 Many stories are told among the old lines of the depreciation in the Ger man morale. Greatest significance is attached to a letter taken from an officer written by his brother in Ger many, giving it as his opinion that q revolt was imminent unless the war was stopped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
BRITISH STATEMENT

London. July 2S.-Reporting milf tary operations on the British front in Flanders last night the statement issued today by the war office says:
 Successful raids. as the result of which we captured few prisoners and machine guns were carried by us last night southeast of Arras and in the neighborhood of Loere.
 'In the Givenchy sector our patrols brought in further prisoners and a Dachina pIIn T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
AtLoew,s Riinu

A real summertime programme will be presented at Ioew's Bijou for the, first half of the week, each act of the light and airy kind, not a drama or an act that makes one think on the bill.
 Ward. Wilson and Ward, styled com- edy yap and his dancing duo, will offer comedy skit, including the newest songs and the latest in dance steps. The Morton brothers offer harmony in songs and on the harmonica, and do various tricks with paper Other acts will he Al Ricardo, ventriloquist, who uses his wonderful voice to good advantage; she Alvin brothers. equilibrists, and Sylvia Scott and Martin Howard. offering mod ern and classic dances. The photo- play will Joe June Caprice in Miss ln- nocence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
MANY JEWISH VISITORS

Anniston. July 2S-(Special) IA large number of Hebrew soldiers from the Seventh field artillery brigade at Camp Mcclellan were visitors at the Jewish rest room on Noble street Saturday night and Sunday. The local board of entertainers have arranged a splen- did means of entertainment for their visitors and the week-ends are all ways full of pleasure for the visitors and hosts alike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
FATHER AND SON CAuGHT

Anniston. July 2S.--(SpecisLl--J. w. Madison and his son were brought to the city by revenue officers and given :. preliminary trial Saturday afternoon before United States Commissions Lilies under an Illicit distilliag charge.
 The defendants were arrested for the cceration of a 6-gallon outfit for tne manufacture of contraband booze The commissioner fixed bori for the father and son at $500 each. 7 Madison and his son were arrested in Talladcga ruunty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
ITALIAN STATEMENT

Rome, July 2S--The official sta.e- ment issued today by the Italian war office says;
 Yesterday there were effective con- centrations of fire by our batteries in the Lagarina valley; in the Val larsa and in the Brenta valley and the usual harassing fire of both artii- leries on the remainder of the front. Our own and French patrols captured some prisoners at scattered points.
 1.-TWO enemy airplanes were brought down in the air fighting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
At the Strand

One of the most amusing features Tn We Can't Have Everything the new C. B. De Mille-Artcraft picture now be- ing shown at the Strand theatre, is the photoplay within photoplay. In this scene, Fully Marshall plays director or movie concern and just for fun ne initiated all the familiar characteristics of c. B. De Mile. Even the latter had to laugh a. the work Theodore Rob- erts is very fierce sultan in the same scene which take place in "harem, furnished according to the idea of sec ond-rate'' film organization. The satire is said to be highly entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Two Trainmen Killed,
 20 Soldiers Injured
 in Troop Train Wreck

Sedalia Mo, July 2S-Two trainmen are reported to have been killed and 70 or more soldiers injured, some seriously, when a southbound Missouri. Kansas and Texas freight train colllded With troop train near Clifton City, MO- this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Hindenburg's Death Denied

Amsterdam. July 2s.-An official conl- munication received here from German main headquarters denied the recent rii- mors concerning Field Marshal Von Hsr- denpurg's death. The communication says Hindenburgs health is excellent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Enemy Artillery Fails
 To Check Aduance Of
 Franco Americans
Germans Fighting Desperately to Retain High Ground North of. Ourcq- Volume of Artillery
 Fire Is Reaching Enormous Proportions

With the American Army the Asne Front July 28 By the Associated Press German line again north of the Ourcq river and Tardenois been tered by French troops at the the allies The tight enng of the Hanks holds promise that the will be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
Vote for Clark Williams for
 Solicitor

DEMOCRACY IS OPPOSED TO THIRD TERMISM. Joseph R. Tntc hns had the office of circuit solicitor for two FULL. consecutive terms on FULL pay, and Is now asking for a third term.
 Paid political advertisement by Clark
 Williams Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
POELKE RETURNS

Anniston, -uly Especial )-Sergt. A. Pouelke of the development battal- ion at Camp Mcclellan ahas returned to the cantonment after a trip to New York city. He went north for the pur- pose of transporting prisoner 10 Camp Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29
GERMAN STATEMENT

Berlin, July B.-tVia London.)-" Apurt from the fighting on the Ourca," says
 the evening report from general head
 quarters, "the day has been quiet.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-29

Mary Elizabeth Martin-The 11-month- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. M Martin. died Saturday at the fam ily residence, 510 Twenty-first street, south. Funeral services this after noon at o'clock at the residence. and at the Church of Our Lady or Sorrows at 3:30