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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
SCARCITY OF CARS FOR IL U MBER MOVEMENT

Inquiries for lumber are coming In 1t a fair rate at Memphis, and there is a moderate volume of business, according to correspondent of the American Lum- herman The tone of the market is com paratively easy, though no disposition is shown by the larger producers to offer stock at concessions. Production of hard wood lumber of all kinds is increasing and stocks are larger than they were a short time ago; but it is pointed out that there is no surplus in any item and that, taken as il whole, there is remarkably heavy aipStage of hardwood lumber com. pared with normal
 The transportation situation shows further tightening. Cars for handling logs to mills in Memphis and the valley territory are growing scarcer and there is increasing complaint about cars for handling outbound shipments.
 On the subject of the transportation outlook, T. M. Pritchard secretary man ager of the American Hardwood Maau facturers' association, has issued the fol- lowing statement:
 ssRailroad officials advise us that there will be n shortage of cars for the move. ment of iufnber and logs which will be keenly felt az soon as the cotton move ment gets under way. All coal cars will be needed fer the shipment of coal Pret. erence will be given in the use of box cars to grain and cotton, and the move ment of sugar cane. will draw away fir. m the lumber industry number of flat cars The shipment of war materials 10 the seapo, IS is increasing and the degree of shortase Of cars for shipment of ltl;n- Der will pe influenced only by the de- mand for lumber shipments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

guests. Speaking in English to Birming- ham guests, he said T am very sorry that l cannot make q speech in your language, but I speak English but good enough to order strawberry ice cream at cafes and to say that the American
 woman Is the sweetest and most beaut-
 full in the world. I understand your pres- ence here is to do honor to Italy, and not to me, I appreciate that, and m Itaiy's name I thank you from my heart"
 Then in Italian he addressed his coun- trymen: When America entered the war we and our allies expected her part would be to send food and money and supplies. We did not expect her to fur nish men. but America has done more than her part. She has furnished food in abundance. she has furnished a surplus of money. she has given of her suppli $ in immense quantities: and. more, she has furnished US with large numbers Of men who can fight better than Ger manys best troops. and these Americans. among whom doubtless are your boys, are pushing the Hun back to his own unhappy land.
 American troops when they reached Italias soil received a greeting of such enthusiasm as was never extended our other allies. The American flag in Italy excites our fellow countrymen to cheers.
 Be proud you are in America. Remem-
 Der to help America with all you havs. with all your energy, with all your
 might that her enterprises may not fail. America is our true ally. and her ac- tions since she entered the war haze convinced the world that she will remain
 on the firing line until the last vestige Of German aggression has been removed from the face of the earth, and we and our allies are permitted to pursue peace ful occupations in peace. He expressed appreciation of the many courtesies ex- tended during his visit here and stated
 he hoped to return to the city again in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
PARIS NIGHT STATEMENT

Paris, September 1.-The war office an- nounces tonight:
 "During the day there was great artil- lery activity in the Sonme region and along the Canal Du Nord
 North of the Ailette we have taken foot in the wood west of Couchy-Le- Chateau, south of the river we captured the village of Crecy-Au-Mont.
 Flight enemy airplanes were brought down or fell in a damaged condition From q low altitude our bombing air planes today dropped 23 tons of projee- tiles on enemy concentrations and con VOWS in the region of vauxaillon, Neu- vile Sur Margival, Laffaux and Man teuj Jafosse tall northeast of Soissonsl. Thousands of cartridges were fired in the same regions on enemy troops.
 "Eastern theatre, August 31: There was great artillery activity by both sides on the two banks of the vardar. On the left hank of the Vardar British troops successfully raided the enemy lines and brought back prisoners. British aviators bombed eneampments in the Struma val iaxs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
BATTLE HYMN" BY
 REV. M. $. FAREWELL

At the morning service of the Church of the Advent yesterday special fea- ture was the singing of Battle Hymn as an offertory by the choir. The words of the hymn were written by the rector. the Rev. M S Barnwell. and the music composed and arranged by Fred L. Grambs, choirmaster and organist.
 The hymn breathes a spirit of deep religious fervor, the words being singu. larly appropriate at this time. The nut sic is very tuneful and well suited to the theme. The hymn follows
 Lord God of Hosts, we come to Thee With breaking hearts and pended knee With spirits bowed in guilt and shame, We breathe this prayer in Jesus name; I.ord God, look down upon men And bring them home to us again .sThou Lord has taught us in Thy word For right and truth to draw the sword. That better far than peace with sin Is battle joined that right may win. Obedient God, we gave our men: o bring them home to us again. Above the far-flung battle line Let light. 0 God, and glory shine Into their hearts and make them brave. Thou sAly, God. art strong to save Look down upon our Sptendid men And bring them home to us again. .srhe proud have risen in their might And challenged truth and mocked at
 right
 And made Thine earth to reek with blood, And set at naught mans brotherhood. Against them, God. now hurl our men, And break them into dust again. Tn this their day of greatest need send Cod. their Captain-Christ to leat Them on to victory OCT the foe And walk with them where'r they go Till truth and peace and justice reign Then give them back to us again
 Amen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
SHOT BY YOUNG GIRL

Amsterdam September 1.-The condi- tion of Nikolai Lenine. the Russian boi- slrexik premier, against whose life .an at tempt was made Friday night, is reported by the Russian newspaper Pravda to be serious. owing to internal hem orrhages, according to telegram from Moscow.
 The Pravda says the premier was shot by a young girl belonging to the in- tellectual class. She was arrested
 The attack on Lenine was made Frida y evening after meeting of laborers at the Nicholson works, where Benine spoke. As the premier was leaving two women stopped him and discussed the re- cent decrees regarding the importation of foodstuffs to Moscow. In the course of the interview three shots were fired.
 A Moscow telegram by way of Vienna says the attack on the Russian premier was made by two women belonging to the social revolutionary party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
GERMANS LOSE 8 DIVISIONS

London. September 1.-It has been learned that the Germans now have only 196 divisions on the western battle front, as compared with 2o4 which they had recently, as trey had to break up eight divisions to form drafts. They are en- deavoring to make up this shortage by two or more Austrian divisions and a large amount of Austrian artillery.
 The enemy had put into the present battle north and south about 91 divisions, of which IT divisions have been engaged twice. The Germans also have made several changes in the high command.
 t least two commanders having been removed.
 The German crown prince is said to have been deprived of half his army corps, the men having been transferred u General Won Boehn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
BRITISH TAKE PERONNE

London, September 1-(By the Asso- ciated Presso o-Peronne. the railroad center at the bend of the River Somme,
 taken by the Germans in their of- fensiye of last March, was recaptured today by forces ofsField Marshal Haig. The towns of Bullecourt and Morval also were captured by the British. The British line in the Lys sector now runs as follows:
 From Zillebeke to yoormezeele to Vuerstraet to Lindenhoek to La Creche, to Dourieu, to the western edge of La Gorgue, a suburb of Estaires, to La Couture and then to the old battle line north of Festubert.
 All the places mentioned are in Brit ish possession.
 The British have reached the suburbs of Lens. Large fires are burning in the neighborhood of both Lens and Armen- tieres These are regarded as m n- dication of further German retire ment,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
WITHDRAWAL CONTINUES

With the British Army in Flanders. September 1.-tBy the Associated Press, 4 p. m)-F'urious fighting was reported from various sections of the battle front today. The British advanced everywhere and at least 1000 more prisoners were taken.
 Peronne, Bouchavesnes, Rancoert Nor val and Beaulancourt all have fallen.
 The German withdrawal from the Lys salient continues.
 While the British have been gaining ground, they also have been shatterlng the efforts of the Germans to recover positions of vital importance to them at many points between the Scarpe and Peronne On numerous sectors the Ger mans have dashed themselves against the firm standing British lines, but nowhere have they succeeded in gaining ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
ACTION 0 NFouR FRONTS

Washington, September 1.-Brisk ac- tlons by American troops on four sec- tors in France are reported by Gem eral Pershing's communique for Sat urday:
 Headquarters American Expedition- ary Force, August 31.
 Section A: North of the Aisne our troops took Juvigny by assault and captured 15o prisoners. In the Woevre and in the fVosges the enemy was again repulsed in attempts to raid our lines In Alsace a successful raiding party penetrated the enemys trenches and inflicted losses.
 Section B: There is nothing to re- port in this section"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
BERLIN STATEMENT

Berlin. September 1.-(Via London.) The official statement issued today by the war office reads.
 Between Ypres and LeBasseee We shortened our front by giving up the salient which projected toward Haze brouck. thereby relinquishing Kemmel .o the enemy. The German movements which had been carried out few days ago. were unnoticed by the enemy.
 Yesterday the British advanced with strong forces against our old lines. Our mixed detacbments which had been lefs behind in ths forefield of the new posi- tions. are in fighting touch with ther-.
 The enemy occupied Kemmel and fol, lowed up ieyond Bailleul and Neuf Der quin and across the River Lave.
 'On the Arras- -Cambrai road, British infantry attacks collapsed before our DO sitions. Strong enemy attacks between Hendecourt and ux-Vraucourt, which were renewed several times until even ing, broke down. After fluctuating fighting Ruiiecourt and Ecoust-St. Mem remained Il: the hands of the enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

clusion of fighting ran to the Bouchav ss. mes s-PerouneA road.
 Enemy attempts to cross the Somme near Erie and St. Christ were frustrated Between the Somme and the Disc tho French launched strong attacks against our canal positions and the massif mol th- east of Noycn.
 "Frenca divisions which advanced in the evening cn both sides Of Nesle were arrested by our counter attacks.
 Towards noon between Beaulieu and Morlfncourt attacks carried out in unison broke down, with heavy losses to the enemy.
 Tn the evening the attack, which was again launched, consisted of separate thrusts and was everywhere repused Strong enemy forces which Sadvanced north of Varenes and across the Disc near Bretigny were thrown hack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
HAS CONFIDENCE, BUT

Amsterdam. September 1.-Field Mar shal von Hindenburg in a birthday tele- gram to Chancellor Von Hertling, says:
 Germany is fighting bitter battle. Tn ever-renewed attacks our enemies arc attempting to enforce a decisive break through in which they have up to the present failed. They will continue their useless attempts.
 "A severe battle has still to be fought The German people know what is at stake. They know that on the battle fields of France. and Flanders the Ger man army is defending the sacred ground of the fatherland. Recent an- nouncements by enemy statesmen sho " purely and simply the will to annihilation and demonstrate to all of us the fate which Germany has to expect if she is not victorious in this battle.
 1T have great confidence that the fath- erland stands united behind the fighting troops in order to break the insolence of our enemies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
POSITIONS MADE SECURE

Aeain the German defenses north 01 Soissons have been cracked by the Americans who tonight have made Sc cure their new positions near Terny- sorny and on line along the Bethune- Soissons road.
 The Americans are still at the arex of the allied forces in that part of the general front and the commanding of- ficer. the French general, Mangin, to- day suppIimented his messages of con gratulation. expressing to the Ameri- can commander admiration for his units work, and frankly admitting slight surprise that troops compara- lively new should have conducted themselves with such dash and bril- liancy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
SPAIN TAKES OVER SHIPS

Madrid, Saturday August S1.-(By the Associated Pres.)-The spanish govern ment tonight decided to take over all the German steamships interned in Spanish ports in accordance with Spains recent note to Berlin, because of the torpedong of Spanish vessels by German subma- rines
 Foreign Minister Dato announced at n meeting of the cabinet tonight that the Spanish steamship Ataz-Mendi. carrying cargo Of coal from England to Spain, had been torpedoed and sunk by u Ger man submarine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Ran on Use of p-'vate Cars

Washington, September 1.-Several hun dred sumptuous private cars owned py millionaires and now idle under the rail- road administration ban on the use n war times may be converted shortly into ordinary sleeping and char ears me federal railway management now is talk inc a census of them with the idea or either purchasing of commandeering'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Adviser to Draft Board

Washington, September 1-Federal di- rectors of the United states employment serive were instructed today to nom- mate an industrial adviser for each dis trict draft board to aid in administering the new man power act. They were asked to choose men of broad intelli- genee and knowledge and unbiased judg- ment, who command the confidence of both management and labor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
POLICE NOTES

F. E. Daniels. 5902 Second avenue, Woodawn, has been appointed desk ser geant at police headquarters, and as- sumed his duties in that capacity on Sat urday night
 Red McCray, negro, of 22l South Twenty-third street, was cut in the back yesterday by d negro woman known as Black Annie. McCray was carried to the Hillman hospital in the police patrol His condition is considered serious.
 Black Annie, ''swho lives in Alley c, between Tyenty-second and Twenty-third streets, is still at large.
 Louise Clay, negro, 16l2 Alley C, was seriously cut about the body with a. knife or razor yesterday afternoon by Viola Smith, negro. of 1909 Avenue D. The wom- an was removed to the TIillman hospital. Her assaiiant was arrested later by 0f- ficers Patton, Gamble and Iyons..s Trial lis set for September 5
 J. M Merrell has surrendered to fed eral officers to answer to charge of grand larceny. He is said to have been implicated in the robbery of a Southern railway box car several days ago in which over $Too0 worth of cigarettes were taken Two other parties have been ar rested in connection with the robbery, and a hearing of the case will be held before Judge Kenneth Charlton sometime this week.
 Arthur White negro. 1900 Avenue F, was cut by his wife, Rosa, last night. His condition is considered se- rious The woman had not been caught at late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
ATLANTA IS GOOD

Atlanta, September 1.-PIeasure riding in automobiles was virtually abandoned throughout the south today in response to Fuel Administrator Garfied's plea for consery ation of gasoline. Many con- ceTns operating gasoline supply stations refused to make any sales whatever and closed for the day, while patriotic own CTS of garages declined to furnish the usual Sunday service and took advantage of the occasion to give their employees q sd day off.
 The streets of Atlanta were practically deserted. Only here and there could an electric runabout be seen,A or a taxicab, crowded with enlisted men or officers from Camp Gordon, and other loaded with convalescents from the base hos pital at Fort McPherson. Local taxica b service for the benefit of the travelling public also was maintained here, but comparatively few of these machines were seen to have passengers in them
 At one of the downtown hotels only about 100 automobiles were seen to pa ss during one hour of the afternoon, as com pared with many hundreds ordinarily during similar period.
 The situation here was representative Of that throughout the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
CAPTURES BY BRITISH

London, September 1.-- British off, ciaL 1.-The British captured in the month of August 57,3lS German pris- oners, 657 guns, more than 5750 ma- chine guns and 100 trench mortars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
ITALIANS BOMB RAILWAY

Rome, September 1.-The following offi- cial comdun ication was issued today:
 There have been patrol encounters which were favorable to us on Stelvio, in the Tonale, and on the Piave lslets, in front of Montello.
 At Col del -Rosso, m enemy detaeh~ ment attacked by our troops was forced to withdraw after having suffered con siderable lcsses., On Tugatofta in the Val Area and on the northern slopes of Monfenera, our advanced posts repulsed enemy parties which were approaching our liness
 }'Yesterdav morning our airplanss reached Franzensfeste (TyroD and, flying very low, dropped bombs with accuracy on the important railway establishments
 "Other bombing operations were car- ried cut during the day on the enemys front lines and back areas by our own and allied sviators.
 Last night army and navy airsh 2s bombed the military orks at Pola and the station and depots al Primolano. Seven hostile machines were brought down in air fighting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
AMERICANS SPELLED

American Forces in Lorraine, Saturday, August 31.-tBy the Associated Press German artillery last night heavily shelled the American lines and rear areas in the Toul sector. Following lull of several hours the bombardment was re- sumed at daybreak today, gradually nar- rowing to concentrated fire on small sector.
 At o'clock this morning German force, estimated at about 200 men, at tempted to raid the American lines be- hind a barrage. The enemy was driven off before lie reached the American trenches. Some German dead were left near the wire entanglements
 Another German raid, attempted in the Vosges sector this morning, was repulsed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
AUSTRALIANS ATTACK

Between Moryal ana Peronne, Eng fish and Australian divisions attacked after violcnt artillery preparations. Near Morval and southwest of Rancourt they were repalseu. Boucliavesnes was held by counter attacks.
 Further south our line at the con.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
PRISONERS AND GUNS. TAKEN

London, September 1.--''In the month of August 57.3iS German prisoners. includ- ing .12S3 officers, were captured by the British troops in France Tn the same period we have taken 657 guns, including over 150 heavies.
 lover 575O machine guns and over 1900 trench mortars have been counted Among the other captures were three trains. nine locomotives. numerous com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Sports at Camp Sheridan

Montgomery, September 1.-Athletes of Camp Sheridan. Taylor field. re- mount depot and aviation repair depot No. 3, will compete in field and track meet at Camp Sheridan Labor HlDay The meet will be held under Gi- rection of the Y. M c, A. secretaries stationed at the four military points near MontgomerY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
WOuND NOT SERI0uS

1 Lon-.a, September 1.-The latest of ficial ..ews concerning the condition of Nikolai Lenine comes in the form of two bulletins by Russian wireless, timed 80 and S:30 Saturday evening, respectively. These bulletins state that his general condition is good that immediate danger is past and that no complications have arisen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

plete ammunition and engineer dumps. many hundreds of thousands of pounds of gun and trench mortar ammunition as well as small arms ammunition and inn mense quantities of war material of every descrirtionH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

!. Is. StricEinnd---Aged 60, died Satur- :. day at local infirmary. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Nodwood Methodist church. with the Masonic fraternity in charge. in- terment followed at Elmwood large concourse of friends gathereh at the church to pay the last tribute of respect to his memory. He is sur yived by two brothers, N. M and F D. strickland, and one sister, Miss Rosa Strickland. The pallbearers were: Active, W. L. Kennedy. J. h Johnson, Frank Bethume, J. w.. Black, Dr. F. T. Glass. B. w. Patton Honorary. pr. J. H. Phillips, pr. l. whaley, pr. J. H. Johnson. J. D. Mat lock, Dr. George w. Brown and ProL S X. Ellis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
AMERICANS TAKE PRISONERS

With the American Army in France, September 1.-GBy the Associated Press. .)-Amer erican troops in their drive beyond Juvigny last night and today advanced about two miles and captured
 nearly 500 prisoners, together with con siderable war supplies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

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 Norwood bungalow on car line, 5
 rooms, sleeping porch and bath, all
 modern conveniences, furnace heat, < built for home; possession at once if desired; $50 per month. Phone | M. 6440-J.
 EOST--W ednesday night, bunch of keys; 22d st to Ed ave. to goth st Princess theatre or South Ensley. car Call Ensley 5s7 and get reward WANTED-Nice, neat white girl to
 cook for couple and look after year.
 old baby. Phone Woodlawn 800. FOR SALE-One tailoring machine in
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 Phone M SS3S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
AND IN NEW ORLEANS. TOO

5asew Orleans, September 1.-Because of the strict observance here today of the fuel administrations order relative to the use of automobiles for pleasure rips, 1t was estimated 75,000 gallons of gaso- line were saved Practically no pleasure : cars were operated in that part of New Orleans which lies on the west bank of the Mississippi river
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
CONSUL
 HONOR GUEST OF LOCAL SOCIETIES
Patriotism Keynote of Ban. quet at Tutwiler Hotel New Vice Consul In-
 ducted Into Office

Patriotism was much in evidence at the banquet given last night at the Tutwiler in honor of the Chevalter Brunno Zucolin, Italian consul general of the southern states, who is sta toned at New Orleans, who came to the city to induct into office Nello Pandolfo the new Italian vice consul, for the Birmingham district.
 While still young man, Chevalier Zucolin is veteran of two wars, hav- ing served in the Italian army throughout the war with Turkey and was in service during the present war until transferred into diplomatic serv- ice He is man of great magnetism and speaks half a. dozen or more lan- guages, and although only resident of the United States for about two months has learned enough English to carry on an ordinary conversation. He made his first speech in English last night.
 He arrived in the city yesterday at noon and was met at the depot by large delegation from the Italian so- cieties of Birmingham, Bessemer, Pratt City and Alabama City, who had decorated automobile to drive him to his hotel The chevalier, however, had learned of the order of the fuel administrs tor in reference to the use of pleasure cars on Sunday ani promptly dismissed the auto and walked downtown to his hotel.