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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
THREE SHIPS SUNK
 ON SPANISH COAST

New York. January 21.-Authentic news of the sinking of three large steam CTS, one an American freighter, while a convoy of which they were a part was passing a lighthouse on the Mediterran- can Spanish coast last month. was re ceived in shipping circles here today from Spain.
 The three ships were sunk in rapid suc- cession by one submarine, but owing to the proximity of the shore and calm sea. no lives were lost The names of the ships were withheld.
 The attack occurred at midnight. The American ship was second in the con voy. As the leading vessc. came into line between the lighthouse and the subma- rine, the torpedo was fired. Before the American vessel could shift her course she too, crossed the beams from the lighthouse and was fired upon, the tor pedo hitting her square amidships As the crew were launching their boats they heard the explosion of the third torpe- do. which sent to the bottom the ship immediately astern.
 So near the shore did the sinkings oc- cur that the inhabitants of small Span ish village near the lighthouse We're awakened by the explosions. They hrr- ried to the beach and gave aid to the crews when they landed from their lite boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
LOCAL THEATRES WILL OPEN AS USUAL TODAY
Managers Act on Telegram From the Fuel Administrator in Opening
 Playhouses

Loew's Bijou and the Lyric thea ters will be open today to their many patrons, though no fuel heat will be used. The managers of these two pop ular playhouses were last night in re- ceipt of message from State Fuel Administrator S. r. Kennedy in which he said.
 Thcaters may open Tuesday pro-
 vidcd they use fuel for heat
 ing or lighting. Hydro-eIectric cur
 rent may be used for lighting.
 KENNEDY, Fuel Admr.
 In view of the fact that all electrici- ty now being used in Birmingham is being manufactured by hydro-e electric power the theatres will be allowed to use electric current. The water on the Warrior river is so high that at the present time it is stated there IS no necessity for them using the steam plant to manufacture current.
 Both the Lyric and the Bijou will operate today as usual and the mana gers state their many patrons will find the theaters comfortable, and splendid bills of vaudeville and pictures to amuSe them regardless of the weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
FAMILY TROUBLES
 LEAD TO SUICIDE
J. R. Eaves Found Dead by Room mate-Suicide Carefully
 Planned

James R. Elaves, a car repairer for the B. R. l.. K P. Co., committed sui- eide Sunday night at his boarding house. 15019a North Fifth avenue. Eaves was found dead on his bed when his roommate, J. F. Leffew, an em- ploye of the same company, returned after completing his nights work. Eaves left four notes addressed to his brother in which he stated that he was taking his own life.
 According to Coroner Hogan, who investigated. he believes that the deed was carefully planned Eaves had dressed in his best clothes and had shaved the same afternoon. He locked his belongings in his trunk. together With a considerable amount of money One of the notes to his brother fol- lows:
 "Lon-Thsi is to let you know that have taken my own life with my own gum if this is the life, just let me stay in he'll always. Jim.''
 Eaves, it is understood. had grieved deeply recently over family troubles. He came to Birmingham about eight months ago from Ashville. He was 36 years of age. Remains were shipped to Flandersvi1le last night for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Singing Parson Pays
 Dr. Stuart Compliment

Up in Zanesville, O., where my last charge vas said the Rev. Frank w. German, who is known in vaudeville as ''The Singing Parson," playing at the Lyric this week. q want to say that can testify to the fact that I was the only minister in that part of the country who ever had to employ policeman and a fireman to handle the crowds. Down in this part of the country I don't imagine many ministers will believe that unless 1t is Dr. George Stuart who I'm told. packs his church from pit to dome twice a day on Sundays I was sorry I didn't get to Birmingham in time to hear him yesterday, as his fame has spread far and wide. The fact that I was Meth odist before I became a Congregational minister makes me interested always in Methodist ministers and Methodist churches. am the only ordained minis ter l think, who is on the vaudeville platform. I believe with the clean. wholesome act that I put on that I can reach as many people in this way as from the pulpit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
MINERS |NDORSE
 FIELDS WORK
Among Resolutions Adopted Was One FavOring Old
 Age Pensions

Indianapolis, Ind, January 2l.-Union mine workers in convention here spent the first heatless Monday in the consld- eration of matters pertaining largely to the welfare of their organization. They started the day by giving pr. H. A. Gar field, the national fuel adminlstrator their unqualified support and cooper ation in his gerat task, and pledged to him the maximum production of coal possible in the fields where the miners are organized
 Among the resolutions adopted was one favoring old-age pensions.
 In the afternoon there was long dis cussion over the proposed adoption of a constitutional amendment, giving outly- ing districts an opportunity to be heard or represented in the negotiation Of wage scale contracts for the central competi- tive field. This field comprises western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. The wage scale fixed for this territory usually forms the basis on which the con- tracts in all other bitumnouS fields are fixed. The discussion will be resumed tomorrow.
 The convention approved the acton ot the officers in negotiating the last wage increase given the anthracite miners.
 The 5000 local unions were requested to appoint naturalization committees for the purpose of encouraging foreign born members of the organization to become American citizens.
 The disposition of the legal cases now in the federal courts was referred to special committee to formulate a policy to meet the issues involved
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, will ad- dress the convention tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
UNRULY SOLDIERS
 ARE GIVEN WATER
 AT COUNT JAIL

After attempting to destroy the city jail several weeks ago, which was fol- lowed by their transfer to the county jail, IS soldiers attempted to gain their freedom Monday morning by setting fire 10 pile of newspapers in one Of the cells. The soldiers are being held for federal authorities.
 The soldiers first tried to destroy the interior fixtures of the jail, and the starting of the fire was climax to the situation. The jail officials were notified that the fire had been started and immediately connected the fire hose and drenched the cells, eX- tinguishing the fire and gave the row dies an involuntary bath.
 Placing the soldiers in solitary con- finement did not stop the disorder. They first broke the water pipes and after failing to kick the doors of the cells down they proceeded to destroy the jail fixtures in general
 Warden c. w. Austin stated yester- day after the trouble that he desired to impress the soldiers that they were not in the city jail, and had no chance for escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
 CHAIRMEN TO MEET
Mrs. Hundley, Chairman of Finance Committee, Calls Meeting to Plan
 Drive for Funds

Mrs. oscar Hundley chairman of the finance committee of the local council of defense, has called a meeting of the district chairmen of her committee to be held on Thursday afternoon at o'clock in headquarters of the council in the Jefferson County bank build ing.
 All district chairmen who are to as- sist in the campaign to be waged on January 26, 27 and 2s, are urged to be present. The object of the drive is to raise $6200, which is Jefferson coun- tvs apportionment of the $50,00O allot- ted to Alabama for the purpose of sup plying articles for soldiers equipment not provided by other agencies.
 A committee has been appointed, Of which Mrs. c. H. Unyerman is chair man, to arrange to secure furniture rop the headquarters of the local unit in the Jefferson County bank building. After the work of this committee has been completed the womans committee will be in a position to arrange in a systematic way all war work that is placed before them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Trains to Detour

Owing to the fact that a trestle burned near Cordova. on the Southern Railway all trains between Birming- ham and Parish. will be forced to de- tour by other points. This announce ment was made yesterday by officials of the road
 wreck of a freight train caused the fire it is understood A line of cars broke away from switcn en- zine and rolled down the grade crash ing into a cahoose crossing the trestle. Tho stove in the caboose was over turned, and with the splinters from tpe car started the fire. No one was injured in the accident. IL will be several days before the bridge is re- paired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
MAY RECOVER FROM PISTOL WOUNDS
Man Shot Twice Through the Head by Wife Has Chance
 to Live

The condition of Jimmie Grogan, who was shot twice through the head Friday night by his wife, Mrs. Frances Grogan. is reported as greatly improv- ed by authorities at St. vincent's hos pital. He is now expected to recover. Mrs. Grogan is being held at the county jail on charge of assault with intent to murder She was arrested a, the scene of the shontin~ by Officer Kemp and Detective Moser She re- fuses to make any statement about the shooting.
 Grogan was shot about nine months ago by his wife, and after long stay in the hospital, recovered. The wounds sustained Friday night were regarded as serious. One entered under the right eye and lodged at the base of the brain, while the second entered by the right ear and came out back of the left ear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
RUSSIAN LECTURER
 WILL SPEAK TONIGHT
Dr. Gurevitz to Make Address on the Russian Revolution at the
 Y. NJ. H. A.

The address to have been given last night by Dr. M. Gurevitz, the noted Russian lecturer, was postponed on ac- court of the weather, but will be given tonight at the r. NJ. H. A. club rooms at 8 o'clock. pr. Gurevitz will apeak on The History of the Rus sian Revolution Up to 1917" He will make the address in Yiddish and as he took an active part in the revolu- tion he is well qualified to give in side information on the subject
 The lecture is given under the aus pices of the Birmingham branch of the Workmen's circle, and is free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
COUNTY COURTS ARE
 NOW IN SESSION
Juries for the Week Are Organized
 and Courts Begin to Grind

For the first time in several weeks all Of the courts of Jefferson county were in session yesterday. The courthouse was crowded all during the day with the jurors, court attendants. witnesses and spectators.
 One hundred and twenty-two jurors were selected for duty in both the crim- inal and civil divisions of the court. The juries in the criminal division of the court were organized by Judge Fl. P. Heflin and those in the civil division by Judge John C. Pugh
 The regular docket was taken up by the civil division and mixed docket by the criminal division of the court. The first capital docket of the new term will be heard in the criminal courts be- ginning next Monday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
INTERNAL STRIFE IN
 AUSTRIA BIG FACTOR
 IN WAR DEVELOPMENT
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day. The debate following the speech of the chancellor is expected to extend over three days.
 Unofficial advices from Copenhagen are to the effect that Leon Trotzxy, the bol- shevik foreign minister, has asserted that although he has departed for Petrograd the peace negotiations at Brest-Litovsk would continue during his absence TrotzlSy is reported to have informed the chief German delegates at Brest-Litovsk that his visit to Petrograd was merely for the purpose of reporting to the congress of workmens and soldiers deputies.
 No fighting of great importance is talk ing place on any of the battlefield fronts
 Sir Edward Carson. minister without portfolio in the British war cabinet, has resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
J. J. SHANNON MADE
 GENERAL MANAGER
 OF WOODWARD co,

]. J. shannon, who was formerly fur mace manager of the Woodward Iron company, has been appointed general manager of the company, according to reports current yesterday. It is under stood that Mir. Shannon will enter upon his new duties the first of February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Promise Vote in Flanders

Amsterdam. January 21.--Advices re- ceived from Brussels say that the self constituted "Council of Flanders" an nounces that 1t will hold an election for the purpose of giving the Flemish people the opportunity of expressing their will regarding full independence. The dispatch adds that deputation of the council. which waited on the Ger man minister of the interior. Herr, Wallraf received a sympathetic reply, the secretary expressing his best wish es for the further cultivation of Elem ish aims for autonomy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
AUSTRIAN MINISTRY
 GIVES UP THE JOB

Amsterdam, January 21.-The Austrian ministry has resigned, according to Vienna dispatch to the Berliner Morseh Post. Count Won Toggenburg, minister of the interior, has been charged with the task of forming new cabinet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 2t.-Forecast for Alabama: Clearing and somewhat colder Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
 Georgia: Rain or snow north and west; rain southeast portion Tuesday; Wednes- day fair, colder southeast portion.
 Mississippi Fair, continued cold Tuesday; Wednesday fair.
 Tennessee: Snow Tuesday, except fair extreme west portion; colder by night east portion; Wednesday fair, continued cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Harry s. Nance Dead

Huntsville, January -(Special)-Har- ny $ Nance, prominent and popular tray ehng man of this city. died Saturday aft CT an illness of several days with pneu- monia. He was 5S years old and is sur vived by his widow and three daughters, Mrs. Fail Miller of Anniston. Mrs. Robert Haisey of Huntsville and Miss Leola Nance of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
To Raise Castor Beans

Huntsville, January 21.-(SpeciaL)-Ca tor beans for furnishing oil for airplanes arc being urged as Madison county crop for this year by w. F. Garth, chairman of the agricultural bureau of the Cham Der of Commerce. MT. Garth has been requested by the Washington authorities to urge the planting of castor beans, and he is authorized to guarantee planters g bushel for the beans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
Collision Hearing Opens

Halifax, \. &, January 21.--The gov ernment inquiry into the collision be- tween the munition ship Mont Blanc and the relief ship 1mo. which caused the recent disaster here, was reopened today before Justice Drysdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

ion position in this area. The third and by far the most important under taking resulted in bringing about a recu- fication of Italian dispositions in the Monte Asolone sector, which rendered secure French clements heretofore not devoid of serious weakness.
 SUCCESSES IN ITALY
 This last achievement must be looked upon as of essential significance in that 1t has removed the menace of the enemy being able to turn the Italian flank in the region of the Monte Grappa.
 ''The only reaction on tne part of the enemy took place in the Piave deta. " here the Austrians attempted to regain the ground lost east of Gapo Sile. The enemy was driven back without gaining any of his objectives, and suffered se- we're casualties. It would seem that if IS now clear that the pressure of the Aus- trians in this area has been materially lessened.
 Artillery was intermittently active along the entire front, and the British batteries rendered good service in the Montello sector.
 Clear weather favored the task of the aviators. Numerous hostile air raids took place. directed against various cen- ters in the Venetian plain, close to the fighting area.
 The enemy was busy bombing unde- tended Italian towns. Padua and Ire vizo were attacked in broad daylight and numerous encounters between Aus trian and Italian airmen were recorded.
 The Italians in turn were busy break ig up hostile working parties and harass- ing centers of military activity.
 'Tn Russia deadlock in the peace ne- gotiations at Brest-Litovsk has again been reported.
 The British forces were active in the Palestine theatre. General Allenby has strengthened his defensive position and extended his lines. Frequent patrol en- counters are noted The enemy is being cleared out of villages north of Jerusalem and firnler hold on the Holy City is thus assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

sirs. B. r. Roach-Ded in Louisville saturday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at II o'clock from the residence of her sister, Mrs. J. F. Davis. 1422 North Thirty-first street Interment will follow at Elmwood cemetery She is survived by her husband. Rex. E. r. Roach; two small sons, Browning and Lloyd; two brothers, Ernest and Howard Lloyd; and her sister, Mrs. J. E. Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
For Indigestion. constipation or Bil-

Just try one 50-cent bottle of LAN-FOS
 WITH PEPSIN X Liquid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Made and recommended to the public by Paris Med icine Co. manufacturers of Laxative Promo Quinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
HENDERSON WILL
 SPEAK WHILE HERE

Selma, January Especial )-Govern- or Henderson will address the board meeting of the womans committee, Coun- cil of Defense it was announced today by Mrs. J. F. Hooper, chairman, on the eve of her departure for Birmingham. l.. NJ Hooper, state chairman of the council, will also speak. The meeting will be held in Birmingham on Wednes- day, at which time members of the board from Mobile, Montgomery and oth- CT cities will be in attendance.
 Governor Henderson and Chairman Hooper will speak to the women on the enlarged field which the council will be expected to cover during the coming year This is the first meeting of the board called since Mir. Hooper has taken active charge of the work, and it is thought that it's results will be speedily made apparent by the new methods to be inaugurated.
 Mrs. Hooper will be the guest of Mrs, w. l.. Murdoch while in Birmingham. She will also attend the executive meeting Of the Federation of Clubs, of which she is the retiring president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
DEATHS

Miss Lila KelIey-Aged 35 years, died sunday at local infirmGfy Re- mains are being held at Johns pend ing the location of her relatives. Marcus B. LOng-A former resident of Birmingham, died suddenly Sunday night at Tuscaloosa from stroke or paralysis. He was employed by the government IS an engineer He IS survived by his widow. two sons Mike and Marcus B. Long, Jr. both of whom are in the army. and two daughters, Misses Matte and Eliza Long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

J. Fl. Sheppard-Aged G. died yester- day at the family residence, 5212 First avenue. Woodlawn. He is sur vived by his wife and one sister, He had been resident of BirminG- ham for 30 years and was widely known throughout the district. Fu- neral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
German Strategic Freedom Increased by Situation
 on Eastern Front
ALLIES STRENGTHEN
 ITALIAN POSITIONS
Air Raids All, Along the Western Battle Line Are Becoming More and More Frequent, Says
 Weekly Review

Washington. January 21-The allies are maintaining an expectant attitude on the western front, Secretary Baker stat ed today in his weekly war review, while recent events in Russia have greatly increased strategic freedom for the cen tral empires.
 The review is for the week ending Jan uary 10. It says:
 There is little to record in the way of military activity during the past week. On the western front the allies are maintaining an expectant attitude.
 While the enemy has been busy con centrating his offensive forces, the Brit ish and French have greatly strength ened their defensive dispositions, reor- ganizng their tactical arrangements, in which instances show many are as they were hitherto, chiefly of an offensive character, and are now prepared for ev- cry eventuality.
 ''The recent events in Russia, which have removed from the theatre of active operations over 900 miles of front in the east, the invasion of Italy and the con- sequent shortening of the battle front in this zone by nearly 150 miles, have re- suited in greatly increased strategic free- dom for the central empires
 ''The many minor operations taking place during the period under examina- tion it is noticeable that ascendant initia- tive and alertness is again credited to the allies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

A quiet marriage ceremony united Miss Olivia Baker, prominent throughout the state for her work in the Christian church, and Mr. H. B. Jackson, only the immediate family being present at the ceremoney. which was performed at the home of the brides father, MT. A. F. Baker.
 a short wedding trip to Birmingham and other points the latter part of the week. and will have apartments with Mrs. Thomas Bender
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
ALLIES ACTIVELY RAIDING

We find the British ana french actively raiding the German lines, driving in outposts and patrols
 Along the British front the enemy for the first time in many weeks main tained a relatively passive attitude. The British sent out numerous raiding par ties.
 East of Loos a sharply conducted op- eration by the British was brought to successful conclusion. The British again broke into the German line and captured a number of prisoners
 North of St. Quentin and east of Meri- court the British had brushes with the enemy which resulted favorably. In the neighborhood of Lens a Canadian de- tachment launched a raid against the Germans, which was crowned With sue cess. Not only were the Canadians able to penetrate the enemys position, but they held them as long as they deemed fl expedient and only retired after in- hicting serious damage and taking pris- oners.
 southwest of Armenteres the enemy advanced against a British outpost, but was speedily driven back.
 s.Artinery activity was noted in the Ypres section and enemy fire was lively in the area south of the Cambrai salient.
 .Air raids in hostile territory were numerous, not only in the theatre of op- erations where German ammunition dumps in the region of Roulers and raiiheads and cantonments in Flanders proved good targets, but daylight attacks by aircraft in force were carried out against German cities. The raids on Karlsruhe proved particularly effective. OF ESSENTIAL SIGNIFICANCE
 Tn the Italian theatre the successes of the preceding week have been enlarged and extended.
 "The Italians launched successfully along the three separate segments of the line a series of formidable assaults, which resulted in decided advantage for their forces engaged.
 '.The first attack was made east of sCapo Sile in the Piave delta which brought about a material extension of the Italian bridgehead along the lower Piave.
 "The second, in the region between the Monte Tomba and the Monte Solarolo was a tactical gain of positive value, ft,- ct,.a l,a, nI f1,n l..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22

W. I. Abcrcrombic-Aged s4. died last night at the family residence. 350s Avenue r, south. Remains will be sent to Vandiver today for inter- ment by Johns. He is survived by his widow and three children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-22
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