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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
MEN PLACED
 ON PRIORITY LIST
Mills to Be Protected by Priority Ger tificates and Labor
 Co-Operation

Lumber manufacturers have been re- classified by the war industries board and hereafter will be on the prefer enee or priority list, according to mo- tice received yesterday by Regional Adviser T. H. Aldrich. of the resources and conversions sections of the war industries board.
 Under the former classification lum- Der mills were not numbered among those classed as preferred and as re suit they were not protected in tho matter of labor, and were denied pIi- ority certificates for materials needed for repairs and cars required in shir ping their products to market
 In the future, by virtue of the new ruling, they will not only be protect- ed in the matter of the labor now em- ployed by them, but it is understood, additional labor needed to successfully opera te their plants will be supplied through the United States employment service in the same way that it is supplied to other industries classed as essential to the winning of the war.
 Trey will also be allowed priority certificates which will enable them to purchase materials for necessary re. pairs and extensions and railroad cars in which to ship their output.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
PRESIDENT WEARS SMILE

When he left Secretary Lansing's of- flee late in the afternoon with Secre- tary Baker, President Wilson wore a broad smile. He remarked as he emerged into the hall crowded with two score newspaper men: This seems to be a very curious crowd" but he said nothing to satisfy the curiosity of the correspondents.
 The disposition of European Turkey and the Dardanelles is question brought suddenly to the front by the armistice which has ended Turkeys career as an ally of Germany. One thing is regarded here as virtually eer- tain-the Dardanelles will never again he under the domination of Turkey. Great Britain and France are deter mined upon this and the American government has voiced it's approval of their position.
 In some quarters the belief prevails that the Dardanelles will be inter- nationalized, thus opening the Black sea to the commerce of the world and giving Russia an outlet to the Medi- terranean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
POLICE BUSY WITH
 HALLOWEEN GHOSTS
Over 100 Calls for Relief Came to COppers-"H -"Hants
 Take Many Shapes
By $. J. wILLINGHAM

The sudden skid of mercury down the Fahrenheit speedway and the presence of Spanish influenza in the city were not sufficient to keep the fun-loving, misunderstanding "kiddies" from a ghostly parade of the downtown streets fin the celebration of Halloween last night. In fact, they did not confine their activities to the downtown districts but reports of their ubiquity were being re- ceived every few minutes at police head quarters, greatly to the exasperation of the officers
 Officer Lee. call man at police head quarters, stated that he had received no less than 100 calls up to S:9O o'clock from persons complaining of michief being perpetrated by mysterious looking objects about their premises. It was rumored that the pent-up energy of these uncanny looking creatures had ex- pended itself in the serious interference of traffic on several of the urban and suburban street car lines. The police department had exhausted it's force at an early hour and had to listen in vain to the continued pouring in of s o s calls from the victims. Although they may not have suspected 1t, many of these calls may have come from the goblins themselves.
 In true daredevil spirit, they were ac- tually parading around the city hall in which the policemen were intrenched but as previously stated none were left except the desk sergeant and the call man, and they did not deem it part of their business to interfere with the pro- gramme of these hoary patrolmen. It was spectacular scene indeed to watch the white figures, with their cone shaped, yellow-p painted caps towering high into the air. darting in and out of stores, pool rooms and all other access sible places At distances the sound of weird voices could be heard and the numbering of falling blanks gave evil dence of the presence of hobgoblns in other parts of the city.
 . The costumes In which these little sprites were attired were, In many cases, misleading; girls were dressed in boys clothing and vice versa. Some of the girls had on sailor suits. These cere- monies were indeed reminiscent of the old days when ghosts and goblins inhabited all isolated places and had one who is the least bit inclined to be superstitious met one of these modern ''hants' in the vicinity of a cemetery he would have affirmed that those old beliefs were not founded altogether upon superstition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Senator Benet Takes
 Steps to Enter Army

ter the army were today taken by Sem ator Benet, democrat, of South Carolina, who filed an application for a commits sion in the chemical warfare branch of the service, He passed the physical ex- animation and it was understood that he will be given a captaincy. Senator Benet, who was formerly captain in the South Carolina national guard, was to. have entered the tank corps last June, but 5 appointment by Governor Manning as senator to succeed the late Senator Till man prevented him from entering the service at that time. The senator will retire upon the election of successor next week, and he plans to be in France within a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
JAPANESE

Tokio, Tuesday, October 29.--tBy the Associated Press)-A war office issued today says:
 General Knox, chief of the British military mission in Siberia, arrived at Omsk last Saturday. He was warm ly welcomed by a large number of officials of the Serbian government and guards of honor, The commander in chief of the Russian troops held review at noon, which was participated in by all the Omsk garrison, who cheer ed General Knox.
 British troops arrived in Omsk on Sunday. General Vologvosiy, con- mander of the Russian troops, re- ceiyed them. A triumphal arch winch had been built at the entrance to the railroad station, was decorated with the union jack. The Russian troops and the populace generally, including school children lined the streets and gave the Britishers an ovation. Great Britain was hailed as the savior Of Russia. The Siberian government dis trihuted publications welcoming the visitors, while the newspapers enthus;- astically praised British chivalry in rescuing Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Civil Service Exams
 Will Be Held Dec. 4-5

Civil service examinations will be held at the federal building on December 4 and 5, 1918. Examinations for the fol- lowing places will be given; Assistants in market business practice, grade Z (male and female), salary s1200 to SlS00; live stock markets supervision, S24Oo to $9000; livestock market assistant super vision, $500 to s240o; scientific assistant in economies of marketing, s1200 to $1S0O; assistants in warehouse Investigations, grade (male), $l200 to s1800; assistants in transportation, grade (male), $lSO0 to s2700; assistants in preservation of fruits and vegetables, in transit and storage, grade 2 assistants in preservation Of poultry and eggs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
DEATHS

Mrs. Annie Giangrossi--Aged SS, died at local infirmary yesterday aft ernoon. Funeral services will be an- nounced later by Johns. Mrs. Mary Lucy Miiler-Aged Si, died at the residence, 23 Eighth avenue, north, Wednesday night. The re- mains will be sent to Columbus, Ga, this morning by Johns. Robert Rutledge Lanier-Aged 26, died at the residence, 713 Tenth street, south, Wednesday. Funeral services from Union Hill church this morn ing at 10 o'clock; interment in Union Hill.
 Nicholas A. Huberty-Five months old, son of MT. and Mrs. N A. Huberty, died at the residence at Tarrant City yesterday afternoon. The remains will be sent to Chicago this morning by Shaw.
 Mrs. James Foster--Aged 59, died at Funeral services from Catholic church, North Birmingham, this morning at 10:S0 o'clock interment in Elmwood.
 Tasgunle GuerciO-Aged 64, died at the residence. 701 Twelfth street. south, yesterday morning. Funeral serv- ices from residence this afternoon at o'clock: interment in Elmwood. He is survived by widow a son, Frank. and two daughters, Miss Fannie and Mrs. Robert Barranco, all of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Official Statements
 From War Capitals
ITALIAN


 Rome, october 31.-Tbe official commit nication issued tonight follows;
 "The enemy is routed east of the Piave and is attempting to reach a crossing on the Tagliamento river.
 The Twelfth army has completed it's possession of the massif of Ceseme and Is now fighting to carry the gorge Of Quero. The eighth army has captured the spur between the Follina basin and the Piave valley.
 We have occupied the defile of Ger razalle and are advancing toward the high plain of Cansiglio and toward Por- denone. The Tenth army has brought its front to the Livenza. Czecho-Slovaks are in the action.
 "In the Grappa region we renewed our attack this morning. We have carried Col Caprile. Col Bonatto, Asolone, Monte Prassaolan. the Solaro salient and Monte Spinoncia."
 "On the Asiago plateau the harassed enemy maintained an aggressive fire. Tt has been aseertained that the pris- oners taken exceed 50000.
 More than 300 guns have been counted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Fewer Cases of Flu Reported Yesterday Than
 Any Day of Epidemic

There were only 12 new cases of in- fluenza Reported to the health depart- ment yesterday and 12 burial permits were issued for persons who died either of influenza or pneumonia.
 This is considerably fewer cases than have been reported any day since the epidemic began to attract attention here several weeks ago. With the com ing of cool weather and the cessation of rains, there is no doubt that the in- provement in the situation will be more rapid than 1t has been at any time since the disease made it's ap- pearance in Birmingham about six weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Heavily Laden, Will Cook Is Aided by Officers; Later Recorder Assists

Will Cook, a negro, stepped from an A. c. s. train yesterday morning with five suitcases, and without taking time to order taxi, proceeded on his way as if not heavily laden.''
 He was spotted by the officers, how ever, and followed to Munger's pasture, where they hailed him and insisted upon an investigation, to which he readily agreed. He abandoned the suitcases and turning his attention solely to hasty escape, called upon his legs mot to fail him.
 He stopped, however, only after sey- eral shots were fired close at his heels, and apologized, saying that he did not know that they were officers.
 He claims that he is porter at the Epps depot and was carrying the suit cases which were so "full'' for friend who was to meet hi mlater. He was fined S10o for violating the liquor laws
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01

The Berlin correspondent of the Copenhagen National Tidende says that on the Hungarian Crotian frontier thousands of deserters are committing outrages; railway trains are being attacked and robbed. In SIavOnia several castles are afire and towns are burning. Another garian soldiers are desertinE into garian soldiers are deserting into Serbia.
 During demonstrations at Prague American flags were unfurled and diminutive reproductions of the Statue of Liberty were displayed. President Wilson was repeatedly cheered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
AUSTRIA FAITHFUL q
 ID GERMANY STILL
Kaiser's Government In. formed in Advance of Steps Taken to Secure
 Armistice

Berne, October S1.-Austria- Hungary was not unfaithful to her agreements with Germany when she sent the recent notes to the United States, Prof. Lammasch, the new Austrian premier, declared to the party leaders in Vienna Wednesday, according to the official Vienna corre- spondence bureau He said all nations desire to bring an end to the war by the most honorable means possible.
 The German government, he explained had been informed 25 hours beforehand or the measures which Austria-H -Hungaryl had been compelled to take. He added that the German government was aware one year ago that Austria-Hungary was unable to continue the struggle beyond a certain time
 Representatives of the German go9err- mcnt and the German Emperor had been warned on several occasions, the pre- mier continued, that Austria Hungary would hold out as long as the military financial and economic situation per- mftted.
 Prof, Lammasch said he believed the troops at the front wouid remain faith full to discipline. The government had troops to their homes in the most rapid and most orderly manner possible It the soldiers quit the front prematurelyI and in disorder the supply system would be endangered.
 The Austrian government is animated by democratic conviction, but definit< decisions can only be taken when th3 ! soldiers return from the front MeanG While, measures can be discussed rro% visionally and will be submitted later q a free and general vote.
 The frontiers of the different nation domains in the monarchy, the pionic added, will be fixed by agreement be- tween the nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
New Trial Denied

Montgomery, october 31.-(Speciai) Judge Leon McCord Thursday in the circuit court denied a new trial in the Spratlin- West damage suit case. A jury recently gave Mrs Nena K. Sprat- lin judgment of $15,000 against Mrs.
 D. P West, owner of the burned Wind sor hotel. The husband of Mrs. Sprat- lin was burned to death in the fire. She sued for s75.O00. The case will now go to the supreme court. It was al legged that the building had no fire escapes and that it was a death trap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
DIR. TOMLINSON
 IS FIRM FRIEND
 OF WARRIOR PLAN

Washington, October 31.-(Spe- ciaL)-G. A. Tomlinson, in charge of inland waterways navigation in the United States, has not sub mitted his report of the Warrior river. which he inspected last week. His opinion, however, is this, the Warrior offers the best means fin the United States for the testing of the entire theory of inland wa- terway navigation.
 Senators Bankhead and Under wood and Representative Oliver, all of whom are keenly interested in the Warrior project. feel that the opinion of Dr. TomlinsOn presages the fullest development in com mercial way of the great Alabama artery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
1920 and 1921 Classes at
 West Point Graduate

The 1920 and 1921 classes at the West Point Military academy will be gradu- ated tomorrow, furnishing BIO new sec- ond lieutenants for the army.
 The present fourth or 'plebe" class, which entered the academy last summer will be graduated next June, it is an nounced at which time new class to enter the academy next Saturday, also will be graduated.
 The graduating exercises tomorrow will be the briefest in the history of the academy and the new liteutenants will join their commands at the expiration of short leaves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
FRENCH 7

Paris. October 31.-The war office communication tonight says:
 During the course of the day very violent engagements took place on the west slopes of the St. Fergeux plateau, which turned to our advantage and en- abled us to take 120 additional prison CTS.
 'Aviation-On October 30 aerial ob- servers, in reconnoitering expeditions, brought back important reports. Many fires were observed in the region of Marie and Montcornet. Seventeen en- emy planes were brought down or seen to fall in a damaged condition, and one balloon was burned. Our bombing ma- chimes dropped 26,S50 kilos of projec- tiles on the railway stations at Lon guyon, Mezieres, Hirson, Dommary-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Striking Telephone
 Company Employees
 Ordered to Return

Norfolk, Va, october 31--Postmaster General Burleson tonight wired Gen. eral Manager Bonney, of the Chesa- peake and Potomac Telephone com pany to announce that all employees of that company now out on strike, must return to work within 24 hours.
 The Postmaster General in his telo- gram stated that as the telephone lines of the nation are now under govern ment control, that strikes are not per- missihle, and declared that the de- mands of the electricians and operators would be reached and disposed of i'll the regular order of business,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
BOHEMIA FORMS GOVERNMENT

Amsterdam, October 31.-The German Bohemian members of the Reichstrat have formed provisional constitution and selected Reichenberg as the seat of government, dispatches from Vienna an- nounce.
 It is also reported that Dr. Kari Kramarz will be premier and Prof. T C.. Masaryk foreign minister of the new echo-Slovak state and that the new government will proceed to Prague as soon as an armistice is concluded.
 A recent dispatch from Paris am nounced that Professor Masaryk had been named as President of the new Czecho- -Slovak provisional government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
115O Men to Entrain
 October II and 19

Montgomery, October S1.-tSpecial.) Entrainment on November II and 19 of 115o men for general military serv- ice was ordered late Thursday by the state military department. Approxl- mately 900 negroes will go to Camp Pike, Ark, and 172 white men Will go to Camp Green. This is the Octobcr call that was cancelled because of the influenza
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Miss Murray Will
 Speak to Civilians

Miss Virginia M. Murray district su- pervisor of the section of women and girls law enforcement division, war de- partment commission on training camp activities, will address the civilian club membership today at their regular lunch con at 1 O clock at the Southern club.
 Miss Murray speaks plainly on her sub ject, and does not recognize sexes in dis cussing the issues involved She is a splendid speaker and woman who has her work deeply at heart.
 A full attendance of all members is urged by the president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Flu" Diminishing
 in North Alabam,

United States Marshal H. A Skegg| has returned from visit to norther| Alabama and states that conditions ii
 that section of the state are very much improved. Huntsville and Decatur sufl fered greatly as result of the epidemid which was worse there than in Birrning1 ham, and the people are glad that thing} are opening up again and they can gel to their work of gathering their crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
OPEN N0STRILS! END
 A COLD OR INFLUENZA

freely No more snuffling, hawking, mucous discharge, dryness or headache;
 Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist and apply a little of this fragrant antiseptic cream in your nostrils. It penetrates through every air passage of the head. soothing and healing the swollen or inflamed mucous membrane. giving you instant relief Head colds and catarrh yield like magic. Don't stay stuffed up and miserable. Relief is sure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01

tcouncil has been established at Vienna, where the people are parading the streets shouting: Down with the flaps burgs."
 The Lammasch cabinet is expected to resign, according to reports received
 here, and the army is in course of full dissolution In Budapest demonstrations continue In favor of a republic. The people are shouting for republic and the soldiers are replacing their imperial cockades
 by revolutionary eolors. Revolutionary troops 1t is added, govern the whole city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
CORP. ROY JONES
 ARRIVES OVERSEAS

In message to his father, H. s. Jones, Corp. Roy Jones of the Eighty second division, announces his safe ar rival overseas. Corporal Jones was a member of the famous Battery c that saw service on the Mexican border It is believed that number of Alabamians belonging to the Dixie division have just reached France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
BRITISH AERIAL

London, October 31.--The British com munication on aerial operations says:
 There was intense activity yesterday over the whole of the front. Sixty-fours enemy machines were destroyed and 15 driven down.
 Including two machines destroyed on the ground, the total of 66 German.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
GERMAN

Berlin, October S1.-(Via London.)- 1.-The night statement from general headquar- ters says:
 Hostile attacks from the Dutch frontier as far as the Scheldt broke down before our Lys front. Between Deynze and the Scheldt the enemy, who at isolated points had penetrated our lines, was quickly stopped.
 "On the Aisne heights northwest of Chateau Porcein violent French attacks were repulsed."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Dr. Mason Addresses
 Negroes at TruSsville

Emphasizing that coke was the weakest link in the chain of war pro- duction, Dr. U. G. Mason, prominent in war activities, made strong address Thursday night to an army of coke pullers and their wives at Trussville,
 J. T. Harrison and Prof David w.. Parker also spoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Civilians Meet Today
 at the Southern Club

The Civitan club will hold it's regular weekly meeting at the Southern club today. According to Secretary Tom Akers several unusual features are on the programme and matters of interest to every member of the club will be discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Judge Grubb to Leave

Judge W. l. Grubb of the United States court for the Northern district of Alabama. will leave Saturday for Fort Wotrh, Tex, where he will preside over a session of the federal court there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01

the war and state secretaries had to do not so much with the interesting events on the battle fronts as with the exchanges constantly going on between the President and Colonel House and the American representatives on the su- preme war council
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 31.--W eathel forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Fair Friday and Saturday; warmer Sat Iurday.
 South Carolina and Georgia: Fail Friday and Saturday.
 Florida: Fair Friday. cooler in ex, treme portion; Saturday fair.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Fri day and Saturday; warmer Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
BRITISH

London, October S1.-The British of- ficial communication tonight follows;
 'The British Second army attacked this morning southwest of Audenrarde, capturing all it's objectiyes and 1000 pris- oners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
REPUBLIC ACCLAIMED

Berne. October 31.-(By the Asso- ciated Press.)-Mi1itary insurrec- tiOns occurred in both Vienna and Budapest Wednesday,, according to the Berlin newspapers. The people and troops acclaimed a republic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
BELGIAN

Havre October S1.-The Belgian war office communication issued this evening reads:
 "We are established on the west bank of the Canal De Derivation De La Lys We have taken Daalmen.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Services at St. Mary's

The Rev. Willoughby N. Claybrookl rector of St. Mary s-on-the Highlands announces celebration of the holy conn munion this morning, All Saints Day, al 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
Disorder and Confusion LsSpreading Throughout
 The Austrian Empire
American Flags Unfurled in Prague, Where President Wilson Is Repeatedly Cheered,
 Says Newspaper Reports

London October 31Dsorders prevail throughout Austria Hungary addition to immense confusion Serious outbreaks have occurred Budapest and agaons spreading where, according to dispatches from neutral papers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01

Baroncourt, Spincourt, Launois, Chimay, Montcornet and Vervins, as well as on cantonments and bivouacs in the region of Chaumont, Porcien and Montcornet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
How to Get Relief When Head and Nose Are
 Stuffed Up

Count fifty, Your cold in head or catarrh disappears. Your clogged nos trils will open. the air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-01
MANY DEMONSTRATIONS

Amsterdam, October 31.-The Berlin Tageblatt and Vossische Zeitung pub fish reports of serious demonstrations at Vienna, as well as at Budapest. An all-proyisional soldiers and officers