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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
''PAST0R" RUSSELL'S r LOWERS GIVEN 20-YEAR SENTENCE Since It Is the Will of God We Are Glad to Co.,
 They Said

New York, June 21.--Josaph F. Ruth erford, successor of Pastor" Russell, as head of the International Bible Stu dents association. and six of his asso- ciates, were today sentenced to 20 years imp sonment for conspiracy to violate the espionage laws.
 The others sentenced are William F. Vanamburgh, treasurer of the watch tower and Bible Tract society, Robert J. Martin, auditor ofathe society; Fred H. Robinson, personal representative of Rutherford; A. Hugh McMillan, super intendent of the Bethel Home. domlcile of many mempe of The organization, George H. Fisher and Clayton J. Wood : worth, joint authors of the Finished Mystery" and directors of the Inter- national association.
 Since 1t is the will of the Lord. we're glad to go,- was the sentiment ex- pressed by several of the convicted men to a throng of their friends. who were allowed to visit them in the grand jury room. Soon they all began to sing hymns, including Nearer. My God to Thee" and Onward. Christian Sol diers"
 If stay Is not obtained. it is prob able Rutherford and his six associates will be taken to Atlanta Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Local Exemption Boards Ex- pected to Use Common Sense in Considering
 Individual Cases
NO SPECIFIC RULING
 WILL BE MADE SAVE
 WHEN APPEAL COMES
Sports and Amusements Are Put in Reproductive Class-Baseball Not .
 Mentioned

Washington, June 21.-In- structions to draft boards were issued today by Provost Mar shal General Crowder eXplain- ing and amplifying the work or fight order under which, after July 1, all men of draft age, re- gardless of their present classi- fication, must engage in ein- ployment held to be productive or join the army.
 When it bns been determined that a person In deferred classification is nn idler or Is engaged in nonproductive. service, say the instructions. the ciassi- fication and order number of such per- son will be withdrawn, and he will be imme ediately inducted into the military service.
 Several specific rulings are made as to the effect of the order upon certain classes named as nonproductive. In the case of sports and amusements, the language of the order is repeated with emphasis, but without mentioning pro fessional baseball, an expected announce ment concerning which had been awaited with keen and widespread interest. Ip
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
ALABAMA EXPECTED ID LIVE WITHIN ITS INCOME THIS YEAR Not Only Will It Do This, But Will Have $3OO,O0O to
 Pay Old Obligations

Montgomery June 21.-(Special.) )--Goy- ernor Henderson today expressed the opinion that the state will live within it's income this year and at the begin hing of the new fiscal year, October l. will have s300.000 to pay on obligations incurred in the past. He reached the conclusion from close tabulation of re- ceipts and expenditures to date and an estimate of receipts and expenditures dur ing the remaining months of the fiscal year.
 If the estimate is correct the state will owe less than s2.000000 as floating Indebtedness October and Governor Henderson expressed the opinion that the states floating indebtedness will be less than s2,0000o0. This is quite con trast with the statement of state of ficial before the Bankers association re- gently that the state has q floating in debtedness of between $5,0Oo0O0 and s6.ooO,- coo
 The state lived within it's income last year for the first time in 10 years and had approximately s120,O00 left over which was applied to obligations already in cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
AUSTRIA EXPECTED
 ID BEGIN ANOTHER
 OFFENSIVE SOON
Bx Associated Press

Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, June 20.--It is considered only question Of brief lapse of tifao before the Austrianss will begin another offensive. It is said this time they probably will concentrate their efforts, instead of scattering them as they did week ago. when they followed the German plan of attempting to make a big general offensive over a long line before revealing their point of at tack
 It is thought thatt he plan was even dictated by General Ludendorff, the German commander, who did not realize that the Austrians were too weak to make such an attempt. lack ing as they did not only artillery but general officers and officers of low CT grade.
 The reported presence of Emperor Charles on the Italian front is consi1- cred one of the signs leading to the belief that the Austrians will feel the necessity of renewing their attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

Plans for an initial flight across the Atlantic in August, September or Oc- tober of this year already are well advanced. American cooperation is sought and General Brancker hopes the first machine to make the crossing will carry both British and American pilots At least the British pilots re- garded as qualified for the trip are now here and several types of ma chimes produced in England have am pie fuel capacity for the 40 hours of flying, it is estimated the trip would take
 The attitude of the American gov ernment toward the project has not been disclosed, although General Brancker laid stress on the fact the sole purpose of the trip was to blaze a new trail to Europe over which American aircraft can be delivered next year without taxing shipping. Presumably it arises from the fixed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Alabama Called Upon to Furnish 2676 Additional
 Selectmen During July

Montgomery. June 2l.-tSpeciai) Alabama was called upon by the war department to furnish 2676 additional selectmen during July today. One thousand are negroes qualified for general military service, while the re- mainder are white men qualified for general service.
 Oi the total white men laf; will he sent to Camp shelby, Mississippi, fo1 training. departing during the five Gay period beginning July g. The re- n.ainng Whie men. 412. wall 80 10 Tuscaloosa for special training It the lt.iVe rsity arriving at camp July ,3. Tire negroes wi te sent to Camp Pike iur;Ig the five-day period berinaihg July l6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
CONGESTION EXPECTED

He pointed out the fact that whereas there was serious congestion last win ter on the railroads of the country. that it was nothing to what he expects during the coming fall and winter. To relieve this. hc said, so far as is pos slhle, he has offered the proposition of having tta. government operate these barges from the upper reaches of the Warrior river to Mobile. which would be wooden barges, and from Mobile to New Orleans they would be of steer. So far as the present equipment of his company Is concerned. he said. 1t would let the government have it at a cost which would be entirely satisfactory to tho latter, as it was not his purpose to make profit What he wants to see. 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
PERSHING'S REPORT

Washington. June 21.-Enemy patrols suffered considerable losses northwest of Chateau Thierry and in the Woevre re- zion, General Pershing today reported in his communique for yesterday In the Chateau Thierry and Woevre regions and in Lorraine artillery fighting contiues.
 The communique follows:
 "Section A-Patrolling has again been especially active, Northwest of Chateau Thierry and in the Woevre, hostile pa trols suffered considerable losses in pa trol encounters and from our machine gun fire Artillery fighting continues in these regions and in Lorraine.
 Section B-There is nothing to report in this section"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL. NEWS 1-American nvintors destroy enemy bridges thrown across Piavc river.
 Allied line in Italy Is holding like stone wall.
 Brilliant attack made by Amerf- cans on Marne front. Warrior project is presented in able arguments before Prouty. Crowder issues explanation IS work or fight regulations. 2-Rainbow division is cited In ov- ders for magnificent service. 3-American steamer sunk In col Iision off Carolina coast. 1f-Fear that "dry1 amendment will hinder war work looms up large.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-warrior project has secret force opposing plans. says Oliver in letter. Corporal Whited tells of fight in which he won French war cross. Loyalty and HuddlestOn Is real is- sue, says Pettus in speech. Constable Carlisle makes state- ment. 1O-Four grocers are called before Spain for selling sugar too high.
 FEATURES 4-EditOrial comment. G-society and Dolly Dalrympie. SSports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Lieut.. Drayton DOherty of Selma Wins British
 War Cross for Service

Selma, June 21.-First Lieutenant Drayton Doherty of this city has won the British military cross for disrin- gushed service. The information came to the young mans father Sheriff J. P. Doherty today in cablegram. Lieu tenant Doherty is attached to the Brit ish medical corps and in the last four months has been serving with the army in northern France, and his family had not heard from him in so long that fears were entertained for his safety.
 Doherty enlisted in the British serv- ice a short while after the European war started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

purpose of the British air ministry to carry the bombing warfare into Ger many on steadily increasing scale until not vital spot in the German empire is safe from allied air raiders.
 After General Brancker had made public his plans, Secretary Baker said no army aviation officers had yet been assigned to work in conjuction with the British on the project. Successful navigation of the air to Europe is to be hoped for, he said, but no definite plan to attempt it is before govern ment officials now.
 There is little dought,. however, that the strong advocacy of the air road to the front plan brought by General Brancker already has had considerable otfect. The general laid it before of ficers of the army general staff today as an achievement that could De realized in the immediate future. Some officials connected with the air pro- gramme previously had given it ss- rious consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
J. s. TRANSPORT, ON RETURN VOYAGE, IS FIRED ON BY U-bOAT Vessel Escapes by Superior Speed Following Running
 Fight of More Than
 an Hour

An Atlantic Port, June 21.--An Amer ican troop transport formerly a Ger man liner, which returned this week from a French port. was subjected to a shell fire attack from , German submarine two days out from the port of departure, it became known today. The transport escaped by superior speed although a running battle last ing more than an hour took place in which more than 1oc shots were fired by the two vessels.
 The submarine appeared to have one gun that out ranged any carried by the transport, and from this gun there were counted 35 shots. none of which hit the American ship The submarine did not venture close enough to use torpedo and finally gave up the pur- suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

The American troops rushed the desired positions held by the ene- my in BelIeau wood without the customary artillery preparation. The Germans for the most part took few shots and then re- tired. One enemy post held it's ground and was quickly annihi- lated.
 To the east of BeiIeau wood thin line of American skirmishers advanced. firing as they went. and obtained their objectives without difficulty. All the operations were carried out as planned. As a re- suit the American positions have been strengthened and we are bet ter able to withstand an assault when it comes.
 American artillery at midnight last night poured an avalanche of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

projectiles into the wood to the each of Chateau Thierry, where aerial photographs had shown there was a host of German troops and much enemy material. The enemy undoubtedly was severely punished.
 The American fire reached the highest concentration in a 10-min- ute period when 1200 shells of all calibres fell on one small area. Later the American gunners con centrated their fire on the town of Brasles, where many of the enemy were assembled and which was the scene of recent captures of prisoners by our patrols. Aerial observations today show the cx- treme accuracy of our fire but, of course, the exact effect is un- known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

The battle is not a stalemate. In the mountains, the Italians, British and French troops seemingly have the upper hand. Alon gthe Piave from tke Montello plateau to the mouth of the river east of Venice the Italians, not witLstanding vicious thrusts by the enemy here and there, apparently are gaining the upper hand.
 Little fighting of moment is in prog ress in the mountain region, but all along the Piave battles of great v.o- lence are in progress, with the invad-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Captain Berthier Missing

Paris. June 21-capt Alexandre Berthier, prince and duke of Wagrani, is missing, says an official announce ment. It is believed that he is pris- oner in the hands of the Germans. Ihe captain. who Is a descendant of the ia nous Field Marshal Berthler Of the Napoleonic wars. is 35 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
BRITISH CASUALTIES

Lon,lon. June 21.-British casraities reported during the week ended today aggregated 36,e20.
 The losses were divided as follows;
 Killed, CT died of wounds officers. 235; men. f247.
 Wounded or missing officers, l4I4; men, 3O724
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
OLIVER TALKS
PLEASING IMPRESSION

MT. DeRardeleben made pleasing impression on Commissioner Prouty when he had fresh at hand all of the information which the latter requested, There was not a single question asked by the commissioner regarding coal rates by both water and rail to New Orleans and other questions regarding the matter generally which he did not answer satisfactorily and without a moments delay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Summary Of AM War News
By Associated Press

The Italians and the allies have raised along battle from the Asiago plateau the remains superable to the Ausrans
 operations enemy hoped press way  with almost signal failure Where the able slightly the allied defenders of the
  the Pave threatening the with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
NEW BREAD RIOTS STARTED

21-N Thursday there strike the Austrian capital anEx dispatch from
 Vienna according dispersed the There of:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Establishment Of Air Route Across
 Atlantic Planned
British Air Council Definitely Decides on Project Initial Flight in Early Fall-By Next Year { Machines Made in America Will Be De-
 livered in Europe Under Own Power

Washington Establishment of Europe from the to effort decided which all British William Bncker, Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
To Exchange Prisoners

Paris June 21.-tHavas Agency.)
 French prisoners who have been In Germany since August, 1914, will be ex- changed on June 24. according to the
 Petit Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
All Austrian Attacks Fail

Rom Thursday June 2ohe efforts of the Austrans widen the salient MoneIo failed Toward the the
  station, but promptly stopped. On the lower Pave the Italians gained The the day added The hundred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
IDEBARDELEBEN MADE GOOD IMPRE ESSION WITH HIS STATISTICS
Favorable Report to Rail Administrator McAd00 Is Expected and Final De-
 cision at Once
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

Washington, June 21.-(Spe- cial. Big and important de velopments are likely soon to be undertaken by the United States government, under dl- rect authority of the director general of railroads, as a result of the hearing here today be- fore Assistant Director Prouty regarding the operation of gov ernment barges and other forms of vessels on the Warrior river.
 Several days ago delegation of Alabama business men, headed by H. IF. DeBardeleben of Birmingham, came to Washington for the purpose of lay ing the matter of better coal trans portation on the Warrior river be- tween the upper reaches of the river and Mobile and New Orleans before the government authorities. Both the Alabama senators have been active in the matter and made the arrange ments for the hearing. This morning, after the conference had been several times postponed, it was held in the interstate commerce commission build ing before Commissioner Prouty, who acted as the direct representative of Director General McAdoo.
 UNDERWOOD AND BANkHEAD
 Senator Underwood was the first fits that would result from the gov ernment operating it's own barges from the coal mines on the upper reaches of the river to Mobile and on to New Orleans. He was followed by Senator Bankhead Senator Ransdell of Louis jana and Congressman Oliver, as well as representatives from both the de- partment of commerce and the fuel ad- ministration. who indorsed the project
 CONGRESS STANDS BY
 Senator RaRsdell said that the mat ter appeared one of the most inpor tant of the day to hum. and that as practical waterway man, said aise he believed the government would take an important step with the operation of barges on the river. He explained briefly that waterway development means in the present war crisis and stated that he could assure the dfrec- tor general of railroads that Congress would stand hack of anything which might he requested.
 OLIVER TALKS
 Mir Olives said that two unanimously favorable reports had already tcen made on this plan The shipping board, he said, had sent special experts there to make an investigation and that their unanimous judgment was that it was both feasible and a good business prop osftion for the government 10 under take river navigation of the Warrior for coal purposes by ts own bargcs He expressed the opinion that with these two favorable reports n it's possession there could be little else for the direc- tor of railroads to do but take inme- diate steps to put the plan in opera Tor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
By Associated Press

Paris 2The Austrian losses in their offensive the Italian front exceed 120000 men, according dispatch berte from Rome quoting the of the rere DItaa.
 Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, June 21-Fresh rains have turned the Piave into swng yellow flood which silently but swiftly, dealing Hateful blow the Ausrans it's western bank tearing the communication lines and preventing being the shattered divisions struggling under the steady pounding of the Italian guns Duke of Aostas third army
 Italian Army Headquarters, Thursday June 20he first American avators fly the Italian bombing expedition and succeeded in blowing holes Austrian bridge across the Piave.
 The of the Italian aviation camp expressed sfacon with the work of the Americans this front displaying the most intense activity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Brilliant Attack Ls Made byAmericar,s
 On Marne Front

Army France 2--The  small but brilliantly attacks the side of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

AUSTRIAN CABINET WILL RESIGN London, June 21Baron Von Seyder the Austrian premier left headquarters his cabinet Emperor Charles dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph from Zurich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22

CTS meeting resistance upon which they had not counted, and being steadily pressed back toward the western bank of the now turbulent river which has swept away many of their pontoon bridges in the center of the line. leav- ing them in a rather precarious situa- tion.
 FRESH RAINS
 Fresh rains have forced the river well out of it's banks and the ques-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-22
Allied Lines in Italy Standing Firm as Stone Wal
Austrians Being
 Beaten Back Al
 Point of Attack

Tremendous Efforts to Break Through Into Plains Continue But With No Success $. Airmen Celebrate Their First Day of
 Battle With Brilliant Sortie
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-19
A NEW

The establishment of Epsilon Chap
ter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, at
Kansas University, on the 21st of De-
cember, 1917, affords to the Negro
college young men of Kansas and the
West, the opportunity of being frat
ernally associated with hundreds of
the leading college men of the East,
Alpha Phi Alpha, represents not only
the oldest, but the best in Negro fra
ternities. And the new chapter at
Kansas university, might pardonably
congratulate its self on being the first
Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, west of
the Mississippi River.
Mr.. L. L. MCGEE, Theta, Of Chicago.
was the representative from the gen
eral organization, to make the chap
ter. He was assisted by Dr.. Luther L.
Peck, Rho, now located at Kansas
City, Kan, and Lieut.. n. NJ. Sykes,
Theta, and DR.. L. H. Norwood, Theta,
both of whom are interns in the Kan
sas City General Hospital.
After the initiation on Friday even
ing, December 21st, the initial ban
quet of the Chapter was had, follow
ed on the evening Of the 22nd, by an
informal dance at one of the down
town halls. Both banquet and dance
were a success.
The young men making the new
chapter were formally known as Rho
mega. Now as Epsilon Chapter of AL
pha Phi Alpha, they are endeavoring
to prove a stor added to that cluster
of radiences that are already illumin-
ating this country, and making clear
the path way of knowledge and broth
erly love,
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-19
A OF PROSPERITY.

We are enjoying a wav of prosper
ity today as never before. 1t is true
that in years gone by, we have had
were peaceful days, and the necessity
of economy, conservation of the most
pronounced type was not then as now
a matter of great concern.
The lesson of this was will benefit
American people more than any of the
others. Having a reputation as spend
thrift, a habit acquired through the
massive and unlimited wealth of our
land, which has required the smallest
amount of labor for the largest amount
of production, we have more than liv-
ed up to this reputation.
But now we come face to face with
that same problem that many of the
European countries have had to deal
with, that of putting forth the great
est efforts for even the most ordin-
airy yield. We therefore come to the
problem not of boarding, but of spend
ing our money for those things, first
which are our actual needs, and Their
if any be left, for those things which
according to our position in life we
term the Injuries.
For instance, a mar on $50 pei
month salary cannot afford to spenC
800 per month, or to try to live will
the man having an income of $40
per month. There is no reason OIL
earth why these two calibre of mel
cannot exist on the same plane social
ly and be the best of friends, the on,
recognizing thez financial ability of tn,
other, but rather the character of tn,
man. If we but take a much more di
verse example, the millionaire and thu
professor, the truth of this situation
comes home quicker to us.
The millionaire recognizes the pro
lessor for his store house of knowl
edge and therefore his extreme use
fulness and valuable asset to the com
munity.
If we r but careful than in these
times to go so far and nc further il
u expenditures, not an industry will
be greatly affected. and we shall all
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-19

MONEY TO LOAN ON FURNITURE.
To rooming house keepers and to
honest working men and women who
have an approved reputation of pay
ing their obligations when due. Don't
let your bills worry you; get a loan
from US and pay them. You can pay
us back in small weekly instaIIments.
Our business is strictly confidential.
Call Bell Grand 1904. Ask for Manager.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-19

The coal buyer should not only pay
his bill but should watch the driver to
see that he does not haul a part of the
coal away. Complaints of this sort
are becoming very frequent. Do not
sign the ticket until you know the
coal is all u%nloaded.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-01-19
MEMBER
NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS
ASSOCIATION.

If the Y. w. c. A. is unable to pro
vide a new building for its needed ac-
tivities why not rent suitable quart
ers temporarily and make a showing
of its interest in the young women
who want to live right? ?