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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
British Front Is Expecting Renewed
 Attack byGern1ans
By the Associated Press

comslished. The main factor affecting
 ths operations is the question of time.
 In this, as in any other offensive, delay gives relatively greater advantage to the defense than to the aggressors, be- cause the defense may be assumed to have
 better communications. For this reason
 the enemy must press his attack quickly.
 The crucial sector, which, in the open
 ing days of the battle, lay in the vicinity
 of Albert, the Germans hoped to
 use as a gateway to westward ad-
 vance now appears to have dropped to
 the zone below the Somnne. This is due
 to two reasons In the first place, the
 resistance offered along the northern front undoubtedly upset the schedule and plans of the German command Finding their progress here too slow the Germans turned their attention to the southern sector. where they had continued their successes.
 In the second place, the entrance of the French into the battle also raised a | large problem for the enemy and gave | the Germans further reason for push | ing hard below the Somme, in order 1 to divide the allied armies, if possible | 1hA probabilities are that the Germans will continue to exploit their successes I on the south. The extension of the front l of attack undoubtedly Is due to the ter l rain, which is restricted by the marshy 1 valleys Of the Abre ana tHe DoiAiic. Wiid l the enemy's ultimate objective might be, | if he should succeed in driving his wedge between the two armies, is matter o' speculation, but it is not unreasonable to assume that he would proceed to the northwest through Amiens and thence te ] the sea On the extreme north the Ger mans probably will press their attack against Arras, for they not only desire nossession of this city, with it's railway | facilities but wish to broaden the salient
 which they have driven into the British line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

With the British Army in France' March so.-The wheels of the war mill continued to turn slowly on the Brit ish battle front today, although there arc many indications that intense speeding up may come at any nio- nlent
 Just south of the Scarpe. near Ar ras. the enemy late this forenoon be- gar a bombardment which might easily presage another assault on that city' It is written in the books that sucn an attack will come, but up 10 tne latest reports there has been no in- fsntry action. Further south on the British right there was hard iocal fighting about Mezieres and Demuili, which was a continuance of yestef- days struggle, but the most impor- tant action seemed to be taking place on the French left, where 1t was re- ported the Germans were pursuing tlieir furious attacks.
 Along the rest of the battle front
 comparative inactivity continued. 50
 far as infantry fighting was con- cerned
 This then was the status of affairs on the tenth day of the battle, and while no one can foresee what trend such vast operations will take, there are many things to support the fol- lowing interpretation of the situation: For two days past there has been
 cessation along the major portion of the northern front of the bitter war fare waged at the outset. undoupt- edly this is in accordance with the German plans, for ir was impossible for the enemy to proceed farther with cut pausing to bring forward his sur por ting artillery, reorganize his fght- l ing forces and establish communica- tions. These things are now being ac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
WHITAKER RESIGNS AS JEFFERSON COUNTY
 FOOD ADMINISTRATORS

Spier Whitaker, Jefferson county food administrator, yesterday rendered his resignation to State Food Admins trator Richard M. Hobbie at Montgom- erv effective Tuesday night.
 MT. Whitaker gave as his reason TOT his resignation the acceptance of post in the legal department of the govern gment in Washington in the office of the custodian of alien property. Lee NJ. Bradley of Birmingham recently ac- cepted the position Of custodian of alien nroperty and he rendered the position in inc legal departrnent to MT. Whitaker. Mir Whitaker will leave for Washing ton Wednesday morning to take up his new duties.
 It is understood that Frank Spain, local attorney, will succeed MT Whit aker as food administrator of Jefferson county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
STATE MEDICAL MEN MEET HERE APRIL r Col. Bushnell Will Deliver Jerome Cochran Lecture
 This Year

Announcement is made by Dr. H. c. Alabama Medical association, that Col George F. Bushnell, chief of the depart ment of internal medicine of the United States army, will deliver the annual Jerome Cochran lecture to the medical association at the annual meeting in Bir- mingham April 1T. at Il a. m. This lee ture is the big event at each annual meeting of the association and Colonel Bushnell's subject will be "Tuberculosis in the Army
 The annual meeting will begin April 16 and will continue through the morn ing of April 19. Addresses win be deliv- cred by several we'll known men in the medical world, while a large number of
 papers on the subject of medicine will be
 read All sessions and entertainments
 in connection with the association will
 be held at the Tutwiler hotel Because ot
 the war, little attention will be given to
 entertainments An automobile ride over
 Birmingham will be given to the wives of visiting physicians the second day,
 while the third day at 1 o'clock a bar becue and vaudeville will be given at East Lake A luncheon will be given for wives of visitors Thursday at 1 o'clock and this will conclude the social fea- lures.
 Persons residing out of the state who are on the programme for addresses and pa pers are: Oswald S. Lowsley, of New York; J. A. Elliott, of Ann Arbor, Mich Oscar Bowling. state health officer or Louisiana Lieut. H. S. Mustard, federal , public health service; Col. Charles U. 1 Dercle, French army medical service; l Col. Joseph Colt Bloodgood. Baltimore' 1 Col. c. K Morgan, British army medl- | cal service Joseph c. Beck, Chicago l The association will elect member of the state board of health to succeed Pr.
 w. H. Sanders, former state health of-
 ficer who died several months ago. pr. ] w D. Partlow of Tuscaloosa was ap- i pointed bv the president to serve until the annual meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
]. W. SHELTON NOW GIVES HIS REPORT A Birmingham Special Po- liceman Had Wonderful Results From Plant
 Juice

Relative to the remarkable new prepa- ration, Plant Juice, the herbal stomach remedy, now being introduced in Bir- Iningham for the first time, and which kas created such a furore in other cities, where thousands have Hooked to the headquarters of the Plant Juice Man to testify to the benefits received therefrom, the following selected from mass of written testimonials from well-known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
WORKERS IN DRIVE FOR GIRLS TRAINING
 SCHOOL TO REPORT

Field Marshal J. w. Loveman and the working forces for the fund for the Alabama Girls Training school will neet tomorrow at 1 o'clock at tine 1utwiler. A luncheon will be served and reports of the recent drive will be made While Birminghams quota Of $15.000 has been raised, the workers expect to continue the drive until the sam of $25,00 is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

The Herald tobacco fund for the soldier boys in France is now almost s2000 The exact amount yesterday was s1s1S.65.
 Alabama contributors to this fund are now receiving in every mail the re- turn cards which are enclosed in each kit delivered to the soldiers. Every 70 cents contributed sends 45 cents worth of "smokes" done up in neat fpa- triotic kit which is delivered tq an American spldier in France through the Red Cross. Ef
 The fund yesterday stood as fol lows:
 Previously acknowledged ..- -Sleo3'ao |C c. c. snideS Cigar and Tobacco company. Birmingham 2o.oo H. S. Matthews. Birmingham o.oV Mrs. H. S Matthews, Birming- ,,an, 500 R. E. Lee. Marion ..i.4.s. .......'. loV L. T. Beecher, 4oS Summit ave | nue, Birmingham .,...-.'..' ivy The Age-Herald announces with the regular monthly contri- l button to the tobacco fund l from the club members of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
Men, and More Men From America, Is the Cry
 From the Allied Leaders
Nv HUGH W. ROBERTS.

Months ago England cried out for ships more ships" The United States took uP the cry, and went to work. Although seriously delayed in the beginning b? friction creeping into the shipping board and network of apparently .uncutta ble, red tape, it is known that great progress has been made Secretary Ba- ker has agreed to have in France oy next January an army of 1,o0o,oO0 fignt- CTS In all probability he will make good with his promise. Hope is not extended, however. that an army that large can be put into the trenches prior to January i. or that by that time larger army will be prepared to battle the Huns.
 As hitherto pointed out, army officers are now reminding the people crying Tor hasty action that the problem is not simply one of transporting men. The point is made that more men than can be properly sustained cannot in wisdom be sent across. For every American sol dier five tons of shipping, according to lconservative estimate, will be required.- When Americans in the trenches, there fore, number 1,5O0,oOo, this government
 must maintain shipments of food. cloth ling and munitions approximating 7000.-
 000 tons, l But for lack of shipping, the American
 army by June would probably number 1 500 900 men.
 PLEA FOR SERENITY
 Throughout the darkest days of the Herman drive. official Washingtor maintained a quiet. dignified and confi- dent, if not highly optimistic, tempera- lment President Wilson and his aiies
 were apparently impressed with the
 seriousness of the situation. with the
 surprising strength of the Germans, ana with knowledge that still greater. effor
 in the trimming of the beasts claws
 must be made But neither the Presl dent nor any other man connected witl oniciai life displayed fear or even pes simisn Everyone seemed to rest Il
 calm certainty that "ail would be Well. in the present moment, official Wash
 ington has indicated desire that tn
 people retain confidence Tn themselves and never for 8 moment yield either t' , lhysteria or overconfidence. It is oovl , r. ous from what can be learned that tn , President would have the people awar that the United States Is engaged in livery serious and grim business, but sus tained by a knowledge that in the en i victory is certain. The government ha s Indicated desire that every America
 lenter heartily into the business of preI f aration, for it Is stated that everyon i, can help, but it looks with disapprovs . on both wanton mistreatment of thos of foreign ancestry and palpable ais a play of hysteria as has recently been ln ! part of New York in preparing agains
 air raids. and attacks from superguns-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
x General Marries

Paris, March 3oMrs. Mary Borden Turner, formerly of Chicago, and Brig. \ Gen. Edward Louis Spiers, of the British army, were quietly married here today. The civil ceremony took place at the British consulate general and the re- ligious rites at the French Protestant church. Temple Le E'Toile. in the pres ence of the British and American am bassadors. The bride was given away by her brother Lieutena-. Commander John Borden, of the United States navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
Long, Long Struggle, Like Battle Of Verdun
 Is Expectation Of Leaders On Battle Front
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, March 3O.-Forecast for Alabama: Showers Sunday, followed py fair; Monday fair warmer.
 Georgia: Showers Sunday; Monday fair; warmer east and south portions.
 Mississippi: Fair Sunday, preceded by showers southeast portion; Monday tair' warmer south portion.
 Tennessee: Fair, continued warmer Sunday; Monday fair; somewhat colder at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
Germans Will Be Compelled To Pay HeaDy Price For Holding NdrroW Sallent Which They HaDe Se-
 cured Into Lines
nx the Associated Pres.

With the French Friday March impression to- rbt among the fighting front that the battle will vep into those Verdun and the first battle or making efforts to bring ther heavy
 which the of the considered probable that they will make ano+b available allied
 confidence They regard the situation
 and believe that the only change Will De o-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ! D. m, March 9, 1918:
 Highest temperature ......,........... , Lowest temperature .................... 5 Mean temperature ...................... , Normal temperature ................... Excess in temperature since Jan
 uary i .......................... 2 Rainfall .. ...,.............. 0 Total rainfall since Jan. l .........'... Il. ? Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. 1. IA Relative humidity p. m. ......,..... 4
 F noon .....,.....s.. ...t........-..'.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31

occupied a hill called Mount Renaud. the intention of retaking it was ex- pressed by French general but a British general, commanding a cavalry division, requested the honor of attack ing it. which was given. The dis mounted cavalrymen advanced to the assault, watched by their French com rades, and, notwithstanding the most obstinate German defense, succeeded in capturing the hill and in holding it firmly ever since
 The Germans, who were advancing ir two directions, namely, toward Amiens and beyond Montdidier, appear to have slowed down their efforts in the direc- tion of Amiens and to have thrown the greater part of their force around Montdidier, where, however, they en countered determined resistance iron the French, who even regained som, ground by counter attacks.
 OUTLINE OF POSITION rough outline of the position to day follows:
 9Tbe French are holding strongl. along the Oise canal and river. Theme southward of Noyon the front passes t. the south of Lassigny and runs in al almost straight northw estward direc tion to the line of heights westward o Montdidier. Then the line runs nortl 1 through Cratibus and follows tn course of the River Ancre It goes b Hamel, crosses the Somme near SaiIl Le Sec, passes westward of Albert an Beaumont- Hamel, and afterward re joins the former British organizatfo at Hebuterne, Bucquoy and Moyen vile. It leavAs the Cojeul river to th east and then joins the original iron eastward of Arras
 Today all along the line the enemy ha been trying to find feeble spot. witt out success. German divisions hat seemed to give heave of their shou defs here and there to test the strengt of the defense and find the weake. spot against which to throw their grea est efforts, but they have always four stern resistance.
 MORALE IS GOOD
 The morale of both the French al British troops is notably cheerful al
 they are confident under trying cond
 tions. They seem to know that the
 turn is coming. The protection again
 German gas attacks has been efficaciou
 It had been announced that the Ge
 mans intended to use something territ
 in the way of gas but nothing new h
 so far appeared. It was proclaimed tn
 the Germans would use a swarm
 tanks, but only one has been seen a
 that apparently was one captured fire
 the British at Cambrai. Small bodies
 German cavalry have been observed
 the neighborhood of Ham, Nesle a
 Peronne, but none have reached the fire
 line. The dimnution of German aer
 activity in the last few days probably a sequel of his heavy losses in airm,
 but their bombarding squadrons Ina , been more active at night, especially :, the vicinity of railroad functions a :. stations On the other hand, the ali s aviators are always about, harrassi s the German gunners and infantry f, <. nations. As the Associated Press e ' respondent passed along the rear of t
 line, a heavy bombardment was proce, :, ing and the sky was illuminated with [ r flashes of guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-31
A0e- Herald Tobacco Fund
 Is NOW Near $2OOO Mark

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 charlas safler .25 George Ackerson .......-..... ..1o Frank Heinton ........r. .1o NaiI Rirch .25
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04

Murdeck Nomination Confirmed.
The nomination Of Victor Murdoch
FEDERAL Trade Commisslon was con-
Inrmed yeeterdAy by the senate with
out opposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04
IT, s. PLANS COMPLETE
CONTROL OF CLOTHING
Chairman Baruch Of Industries
Board So Tells National Retail
Drygoods Association.

Complete control Of prices and dis
tribution OF clothing for both sexes
and all ages is about to pass into the
hands of the War Industries Board,
Chairman Baruch announced today.
Mr.. Baruch made known his plans
to the National Retail Dry Goods AS
ISOLATION at a special meeting Of the
organization yesterday afternoon. The
association has appointed a committee
to confer with the board regarding
price fixing and other details in con-
nection with the new departure.
The committee IS to be known as
the war service committee" The
organization will be asked to place at
the disposal of the board the benefit
of its experience and to cooperate
with the government in it's efforts
to prevent profiteering.
It is believed by Mr.. Baruch that
the control of prices and distribution
Ct wearing apparel will result in an
appreciable reduction of cost to the
consumer and at the same time allow
a reasonable margin Of profit to legit-
innate dealers in these commodities
Details of the plan, it was stated,
would be made known in the near
future.
Th. war service committee appoint
ed t.. cooperate with Mr. Baruch is
composed of William Mann, Chica go:
George w. Milton, Boston; II. J. TIL
ley, Philadelphia; S. w. Reyburn, New
York; F. H. Rike, Dayton, Ohio; Os-
car L. Weber. Detroit, and Francis
kilduff. LaSalle. Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04
TWO AMERICAN GIRLS /,
MEMBERS BERSAGLIERI
Misses COMFY and Mcintosh Join
Organization Of Crack Rifle
men In italy.

In recognition Of tho services they
have rendered this particular corps IN
Italy's army two American girls work.
ing with the RED Cross In that country
have been made honorary members OF
the "BsrsaSlieri." These crack rifle
men of King Victor Emmanuel are
distinguished by their dropping black
plumes as well as by their extreme
hardihood and bravery. The young
women are Miss Sylvia Coney of New
York and Miss Sarah r. Mcintosh Of
Boston. :
An elaborate military ceremony just
behind the battle lines marked these
girls induction into the famous or
ganization, in which the double-quick
Is the usual gait for all, from white
haired colonel to spriest private. At
the review which began the ceremony
were present three generals. one corps
commander, many lesser officers and
representatives Of the allied armies.
The general commanding pinned the
plumes indicative of the adoption on
the breasts of the war workers. The
affair concluded with a distribution of
gifts from the American Red Gross,
supervised by Miss Coney and Miss
Mcintosh. ar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04
Oil Tax Revision.

/ Broad principles to govern taxation
of oil producers and prospectors so as
| to encourage production and OF amor
! tiZation allowances for war plants,
! which may be wholly or partially USE
! less after 0he war We're adopted by
tho committee.
! Announcement of the oil tax revision
! was withheld to await final perfection
| of the amendment, but the general prin-
! ciples approved are designed 60 provide
! for greater concessions to prospectors.
/ Senators Gore and Owen of Oklahoma
! yesterday presented the oil situation to
the committee in detail, declaring the
! present tax system would so discourage
| prospectors that an Oil famile might re-
| suit
! On amortization allowances for war
plants the committee adopted the Treas
ury's suggestion and struck out the
; maximum allowance Of % per cent pro-
vided in the House bill to be deducted in
| computing income taxes AS revised, the
| Treasury Department would be left with
| discretion to make allowances deemed
| proper for amortization.
Amending the provisions for deduc-
tons in assessing income taxes, the COM
| mittee approved House provisions for
{ deductions Of interest paid or accrued,
but added clause to prohibit deduction
; of interest on money borrowed to buy
tax FREQ bonds of the first liberty loan.
The limitation. however, would not apply
! to bonds OF succeeding issues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04
AIM is TO BAR FOREVER
TEUTONS FROM FAR EAST
Mid-European Union of States
Stretching From Baltic to Adri-
attic Formed by Representatives.

Representatives Of the mid European
states at their meeting here created a
federation, known as the Democratic
Mid European Union, for the promotion
of the common interests of their states.
The purpose Of the union 10 to create a
federation of states spreading across
Europe from the Baltic to the Black
and Adriatic seas and thus forever bar
Germany from the far east.
Nationalities represented at the con-
ference were Rumanians. Jugo-Slavs,
Poles. Lithuanians, Czecho-Slovaks,
Ukrainians, Italia Irrridentists and Firms.
Prof T. C. Masartk, president of the
Czecho- Slovak National Council, was
elected president of the union. and Prof.
H. A. Miller, formerly president of Ober-
lin College, director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04

floor Of the structure viii contlnus in
operation. but the university will have
use Of tfs second. third and fourth
floors. These floors formerly were
used for lodge meetings and offer
three large hells. unbreken by psrti.
tions. Each door II expected to &C.
and tho building consequently viii
house more than either Of the other
two structures tAkan ovsf by the uni
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04
AIR SERVICE CLUBS ORGANIZE
Mel. Gen. Kenly 5 Made Presi'
dent Of Association. -

Organization Of an air Service Clubs
Association. comprising all clubs or
ganizsd at flying fields ana training
stations ana with Maj. Gen. William
I. Kenly. chief Of military aeronaut-
les, a. prssidsnt, was announced today
by the War Department,
0MoefU Of tho service, civilian de-
partsuent heads ana foreign flying ON.
oars On duty In the United 8tatas are
eligfbi6 Tor membership - Se..if'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04
MORE ROOM FOR STUDENTS.
G. w. U. Takes Over Another
Ruilding for Training CORPS Men.

A third building has been taken over
by George Washington University for
housing members of it's unit of the
Students Army Training Corps. &C
cording to announcement by Elmer L.
Kayser, secretary of the university.
The latest building to be comman-
deered is 1919 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. Stores located on the first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-04
Bill Penalises False Reports.

A Senate bill extending tho provisions
OF the law fixing penalty tor MAILING
false reports te the goveznmenf to cor
poeatious In which the government Is
interested was passed yesterday By the
HOUSE. II n dssisued to protect the
shippins board ana other war agencies
against frsud.