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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Sister of Private Enright
 Receives French War Cross
 Awarded Following Death

Pittsburg. February s.--The French war cross awarded to Thomas F. En- right, private in the American expe- ditionary forces in Trance, who was killed with two of his comrades in the first engagement between the United States troops and those of Ger many. has been received by his next of kin, his sister. Mrs. Mary Irwin, oi Pittsburg. Accompanying the medal te;ry in France, where they buried the first American dead. The photograph shows the graves of Private Enright Corporal James B. Gresham of Evans vile, Ind, and Private Merle D. Hay. of Glidden. Ia. all killed in the first enEa cement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
NEWSO ENSLEY

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. J. S. Park, who died at the homs of her son, Rev. David Park, will be he'd at the Pratt City Presbyterian church this morning at 9:9O o'clock. After the funeral services the body will be sent to Corinth, Miss, for interment. The de- ceased was widely known in church cir cles and had resided in the Ensley dis trict IS years.
 A large number of tickets have been sold for the card party and tea to be given by Red Cross Unit No. 31 at the Elks club on Avenue D this afternoon.
 Twenty-Five tables for bridge five hum dred and forty-two will be placed in the ballroom. Local jewellers have donated three handsome prizes for the highest scores. After the games tea, wafers and hints will be served from prettlly appointed table in the ladies parlors.
 The Birmingham chapter of the De- fense league will meet at Cable hall Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. All rep resentatives from the various organiza- IlOnS III LU6 EISiSy HtSNiASe eios N%S tN- filiated with the league are urged to be present
 The recently organized Ensley unit of the Birmingham chapter of the National Council of Defense, of which Mrs. John Anderson is chairman. will meet with Mrs. John Mcdonald this afternoon at 2:3o, at which time wool for knitting will be distributed. While the unit was organized under the auspices of the women's auxiliary of the Presbyterian church. general invitation is extended to all interested
 The monthly business meeting of the Fnsley Methodist church will be held in the church parlors this afternoon at 2:SO o'clock.
 The Ensley Baptist church bands will meet this afternoon as follows: High- land, with Mrs. w. I. Burgin, 1925 Pike avenue: Helpers, with Mrs. A. K. Wright, 1865 Avenue G; Worokers. with Mrs. Irley Zeiger. 22o0 Avenue F; Builders, Mrs. Ar chic Mays.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Ensley Highland Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

Naturally such an advance is not made without losses, the enemy usu- ally counter barrages which searches out the ground over which the French are advancing.
 When the assailing troops reach their objectves. they immediately be gin to consolidate their positions by the use of pick and spade and sand- bags. Almost inevitably counter at tack, or perhaps several, will be launched by the Germans and it is then that the discipline and tenacity of tho men are put to the severest test The enemy knows their exact position and is thus able to turn his guns on the occupants with the great est accuracy.
 TAXES STRONGEST MORALE
 To hold on under the circumstances, taxes the strongest morale. It must be said, however, that the French gem orally manage to retain any position they have once captured. Their stol- idity under the heaviest losses is wor- thy of all praise.
 Any grumbling that the French may nave to uo IS leIt until they are re- lieyed from duty in the front line, and taken to the rear for "repose." Re- pose is merely relative term, for at the rear the troops are kept constant ly exercised either in the ordinary drill of a regiment or in making sham attacks or in practicing with the most recently invented weapons of the in fantrymen.
 Grumbling, or ''grousing," is regard ed as one of the rights of the old soldier and, as all of the men in the French army now are veterans, what ever their age, there is a considerable amount of grumbling behind the lines The officers, however, know that it is harmless, for never does it stop the men from carrying out any duty they are asked to perform, and when their turn comes again to go up to the front line they march cheerfully along with as much alertness and vigor as whsn they first faced the Germans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Krupps Control News Agency

London. February s.-The Krupps have acquired control of the Wolff bu- reau. the seni-official German news agency. an Exchange Telegraph dis patch from Zurich says. They also are reported to have organized a sub ssdiary advertising agency with the purpose of obtaining control of all large advertising contracts. which will esaliotted. the dispatch says. ''in ac- cordance with German interests"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
To Protect Art Treasures

Paris, February s.Mcasures have been taken by tho authorities to pro-
 tect the art treasures of Paris from air raids. The stained siass windows Of the Sainte chapeile have been re- moved to osvauits. The sculpture on the Arc De 3Trion,pie has been covered with saEdhags. The decorations bys carpeaux, Illustrating the dauce. in front of the opera. and other arr works have been protected similarly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
ADJUSTMENTS
Mantell at Jefferson

Robert E. Mantell. the foremost classic tragedian on the English speaking stage, will open a weeks en- gagement at the Jefferson theatre tonight in Shakespeare's romantic comedy, "The Merchant of Venice" During the course of the week, MT. Mantell. supported by a company of B carefully trained players, will pre- sent seven of the great classic plays in the grand old manner of Booth and Irving. Complete and elaborate sce- nic productions are carried.
 Since the death of Sir Herbert Tree in England last summer. MT. Mantell Is left as the only English speaking tragedian on the stage of the world preserving the great traditions that had their origin with Richard Burbage in Shakespeare own company, and were passed down through the genera tions of Betterton, Garrick, Kemble Forrest, the Booths and Irving. No successor to MT. Mantell is in sight on either side of the Atlantic, and consequently it is not at all improbable that the present generation of play gocrs will not again see the classics adequately interpreted.
 In addition to The Merchant of Venice" MT. Mantell will appear iii "Romeo and Juliet" Hamlet" "Riche- lieu,' King Lear" Macbeth" and Richard III" There will be no per formance Tuesday night, which has been designated as 'heatless'' day by the fuel administration A special Thursday matinee of Bulwer's roman tic "Richelieu" will take its place
 Lyric
 Margaret Edwards, the perfect girl from California, will be the headline at traction on the new bill to be presented Wednesday performances Miss Edwards entertains in revelations of physical cul- ture and dancing and she is one of vaudeville's most widely known enter tainers. She possesses perfect figure and her physical culture demonstrations and dancing are featured with ease and grace. Another attractive entertainment on the programme will be Al Lydel and Bob Higgins, Birmingham favorites They will present "A Friend of Father's,,. Ly- dell playing the part of the spry old man. and Higgins portraying a rural barber I.eRoy, Lytton and company will enter tain in "Neighbors,'' rollicking vehicle while the three Angell sisters, celebrated singing and dancing girls, will present some high-class entertainment. Ned Nor worth and company will present a lively display of eccentric variety. Mutual news pictures will be a feature. The Lyric will give three performances as usual Tuesday, but no fuel heat will be used
 Locw's Bijou
 
 the usual five big acts of vaudeville today, with 10 reels of first-run pie lures, featuring the FOX Riddles" Jamie and Katherine Lee as Trouble makers" in a master juvenile film.
 Today there will be four vaudeville performances. the first show being put on at 2 o'clock. the second at 4 o'clock and at night there will be two per- formances. the first at o'clock and the second at 9so'ciook. This is done in order to take care of the enormous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

The correspondent Of the Associated Press, who has been in the closest touch with the French troops on dozens of bat tlefields through months and years or the hardest fighting. has been able to study the psychology of the French scl- dier both while he is engaged in mortal combat and while he is at his so-cai,ed repose. Nothing strikes the observer more than the quiet fatalsm of these troops from the farms, factories and provinces as they go forth into battle.
 SHOW NO EXCITEMENT
 When they assemble in the front line in preparation for an operation they show an absence of excitement. In most cases the men participating in big attack have been brought from the cantonments in the rear only 2 few hours before. They crouch and sit and lie down as we'll as they can in the mudy and often partly demolished trenches and advanced saps, waiting for the word that means death or wounds for probably many of their number. Meanwhile, in most cases the Germans made aware of the approach ing attack by the increase of the French artillery fire are throwing into the French front lines hundreds and thou sands of high explosive shells and trench mortar bombs.
 Their coolness in face of these perlls others take sip from their water bot ties; still others look to the sights and brooches of their rifles or overhaul their hand grenades All the time their nom coms and officers as cool headed as the men, walk about among them passing a cheering word here or giving a little ad- vice there.
 MINUTE ARRIVES
 At length the minute. arrives and then all along the zig-zagging line heavily clothed figures are seen climbing out Of the deep trench. Each soldiers wears his thick overcoat and carries sufficient rations for several days, especially when the objective is the capture of an enemy position, for the enemy generally opens a barrage fire which prevents supplies from going forward without enormous loss of life. Beside this, the French sol dier carriers his rifle and bayonet sew eral pouches of cartridges, a number Of hand grenades and his entrenching tools.
 PACE IS SLOW
 The pace at which the infantry near ly always advance is necessarily slow but the officers and noncoms. have sometimes to check the impetuosity of the men, who otherwise might walk right into the curtain of fire from their own artillery which sweep before them gradually and forces the enemy to seek shelter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESsEMER ss1

Applications should be made to th' secretary of the Fifth civil service dis trict at Atlanta. Applicants for positions at the government shipbuilding plant: may obtain blanks and information from Secretary Milton.
 The remains of Evelyn Barnett, the 14-month-old daughter of MT. and Mrs T. P. Barnett, who died yesterday aft ernoon at their home in Jonesboro, were sent to Mount Olive this afternoon over the Central of Georgia by the Jacobs Undertaking establishment. Interment will be made at that place.
 The Howard college campaign commit tee will meet Monday night at 8 o'clock at the courtroom in the Realty building. The public is invited to attend. No col- lection will be taken.
 The Kindergarten of Mrs. F. s. Fitz- gerald, which was scheduled to have opened on Monday, will not open on ac- count of the continued cold weather and scarcity of fuel. The openig date will be announced later
 The Protective Home circle will be hos tess at dance on Monday evening from to F o'clock at Woodmen's hall on Third avenue. Music for the occasion will be furnished by union orchestra. A most interesting time is promised.
 The Bessemer circuit court will take up a jury civil docket on Monday. A num- Der of important cases will be taken up at this time. The court has eight weeks of civil docket to hear at this term and no criminal cases will be heard until the spring term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Deaths in Camp

Montgomery, February 3.-Four deaths from pneumonia were reported from the base hospital today and the bodies were turned over to local un- dertakers to be prepared for ship ment home. The deaths were as fol- lows: Corporal Eugene Cramblit, Jack son, O.; Private Dewey Sellers, Loudon- vile. O.; Private Marion Kline, Car- pcnter. O.; Private Joseph w. Hicks, Toledo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
In Fourth Year of War
 Morale of French Troops
 As Good As in First Days
Associated Press Man Writes of How Veterans Prepare For and Go Into Attack-They May Grumble While in Rear But
 Never Before Battle.

Army January 14(By Mai)Although
 
 of Whether Champagne guard just keen as four almost Arctic frosts he watches doing he and advances toward the German nes With at he added numberes encounee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
DESIGNER OF GERMAN
 MONEY IS ARRESTED
Artist Engraved on Paper Bill Pic lures Advertising Fact of Poor
 Food Condition

Amsterdam, February 3.-The artist who designed paper money of the de nomination of 50 pfennigs, which now is being circulated in several rural towns of Prussia. has been arrested at Nieberlahnstein, on the charge ot holding up the fatherland to ridicule His offense lay, according to the Maa. sbode of Rotterdam, in the ornamenta- tion on the margin of the bills.
 After the money had been in circu- lation for sometime, 1t was discovered that the marginal decorations. consisted mostly of drawings of articles of food Above a picture of ham the artist inscribed in microscopic letters: "A tender memory and a fond hope" Ovei a design of three turnips, he wrote This is how the Germans live'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

day and Saturday, the same schedule Of performances being in vogue on Saturday also. The usual continuous performances from to II are also effective today.
 The bill for the first half of the week is topped by Billy (Swedel Hall, an excellent comedian. backed by four other big Loew vaudeville acts of the highest standard. Paul and Georgia Hall will play on the violin and sing respectively; Art Smith. funny fell lcY. is scheduled to produce many laughs, while Dura and Feeley offer more clever comedy and ''The Yaltos,' modern dancers superb will complete the bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
On His Dignity


 From the Philadelphia Public Ledger Ben was 10 years old and thought it altogether ridiculous to treat him as a baby any longer. His father had a lawyer friend who did not seen to have arrived at this Knowledge of Ben's growth, and so usually ad- dressed him in the same way In which he had spoken to him five years ago.
 Well, how's my little man today? he asked
 Ben sat down and looked in the opposite direction, having spoken to the gentleman as he came in. The man repeated his question and then Ben answered.:
 Indeed. Mr. Smith, I have not seen your little man and would not know him if saw him. < Ben" his father thundered. "why don't you answer MT. Smith politely when he asks about your health?'
 ''Oh, beg your pardon" said Ben in very dignified voice, T am very well, thank you"
 But MT. Smith discovered at last that Ben had grown up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

registered letter. Consequently. the state is richer by 2s2.o0o francs in bank bills
 and 15o,000 francs in securities and jew elry through Giraud's alterations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

Charles Edward Russell, the noted member of the Russian commission, will lecture oni"D "Democracysand the War" at the Hotel Tutwiler ballroom tomorrow night at o'clock.
 MT. Russell is one of the most widely known and popular. liked of the present. day writers, orators and journalists, and it is expected that there will be very little room for the late corners at the lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
National President of Retail Grocers to Address Local
 Grocery Men Tonight
HOUSEWIVES ARE
 INVITED TO ATTEND
Greater Cooperation Be tween Retail Dealer and Consumer Is Needed in
 Present Situation

John A. Green of Cleveland, O., for merly president of the National Assoia- ton of Retail Grocers, will address. the Birmingham Grocers and Butchers as sociation tonight at S:30 at the Civic as sociation on the subject of Modern Merchandising.r MT. Green was for l. years an officer of the National associa- ton, being president and secretary, and has successfully conducted grocery business of his own for years in Cleve- land.
 fer the benefit of the merchants in gen. eral and if possible to secure greater cooperation between the consumer dealer and the government. About 59o invitations have been issued to the gro cery men of this district. and invitations have also been extended to the various wonens clubs and organizations to be present.
 My purpose would remain only haif served if the men and women who con sume the goods are not present the same as the men who sell them" said MT. Green .,rhere are three points which will bring out in my talk above all others First, the credit system must Ae revised, repaired, and rebuilt in general There have been more failures-more money lost in the grocery business than ther eever was in any mining stocks. In figuring the operating cost of his business man used to have column headed Lost on accounts but this is being steadily reduced and is one evil which should not exist.
 .,The second question that confronts the grocers is that of turnovers. This is one that is playing a very important part in all modern business. The ideal is to have on hand at all times the exact amount of stock necessary for the eff cient conduct of the business and at the same time not have too much to keep the stock moving all the time. Order less and order more often.
 DELIVERY SERVICE
 s'The third and most important point for the present is that of service. in times of peace this is all right for an ideal business getter. but in wartime, when all energy, man power, and every resource of the country is needed in it's defense, it seems to be almost an act of disloyalty to ask that some good man be kept from the front in order that 8 paper of pins or half dozen oranges or a bar of soap might be delivered as in ordinary times.
 There is much being said right now about the number of deliveries needed per day. In this connection this feature has been raised: If you won't deliver when I want this. why I'll go around the corner to John Smith and have the goods sent out. Here is wheer the public CO., operation is needed. Because of man' g patriotism he is boycotted by q people who call themselves the most patriotic and liberty loving race on earth. It is because of this fact in particular that 1 want the women present-so that they can see and hear for themselves our real aim and ultimate object''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

Only One .BROMO QUIyINE" ' To- get. the genuine, call for full Look for signature of F. W. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
NE WS OF BESSEMER

MISS BERNEY GILLEN, corresponderas
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-21
COMMUNITY LABOR
BOARD WILL MEET
THIS Afternoon

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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-21

UENNpl THEATRE TO OprN
AGAIN CHRISTINA DAY

The noandi Theatre is h.luIal
to reopen ou Christmas day IS force
Ht carpenters and decorators have
been working iDr .eyoral DAYS on 'he
H.0r.u. of DO nfildine and the m.u-
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ready r0 reopen tHg theatre which
haas been close. for some weeks due
'o much needed repairs HD win
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-21
RED CROSS CHRIST MAS ROLL CALL
Laos; SOLICITING COMMITTEES OUT

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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-21

ura un Eighth and Van Buren,
Thursday afternoon The fire was
mt ou- by the chemical sNt.nEuisher
nI practically mo- damage was
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-21

Nrs S. d. Ueett % Willes Springs
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Dr. F.. aa been ill az the sanitar-
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-21

Jacob johnson and otto Roay
N. of Tc,Iue. we're .n the city on
business THURSDAY
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-12-21

Mrs Rycamau and Ruby Ey.kmaH
OF TYLER. were BOO ihn nfr visiting
Thursday aud Friday
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-12-20

guard themselves from the
"Metz side. 1t was to be the mat
"ador thrust in the bullfight.'
The Argonne Forest tested the
mettle of the Americans, not all
Of whom had received their bap-
tism Of fire. They fought
saws their British admirer, Isl
lently but grimly, doggedly, and
fercely," and they must have
lost in one month, he estimates,
16O, 900 men in killed, wounded
and missing. And what a tri-
umph of soldierly manhood it
was, under the most adverse
conditions Of ground and sea-
son and Of Incomplete service y
And then We have from Colonel
Repington this ringing tribute in
his dispatch to The World:
To my mind there was nothing
finer in the war than the splendid
good comradeship displayed
throughout by General Pershing,
and there was nothing more strik-
ing than the determined way in
which he pursued his original plan
Of making the American Army
feared and respected.
The credit Of the great Amer
lean achievement in France be
. longs to all arms but, although
General Pershing is silent abou
his personal contribution, other
will speak for him; and non
, with more authority and appre
citation than our allies in France
~, who after four years of fghtin
understand how to appralse me
" it and know a great soldier whe
-, they have seen him in actor
They never fail to pay their tril
x ute to his skift and generous c.
operation, his helpfulness, h
10 unselfsh activity in every enc
3 gency. West Point, its ideals al
'e training, were never more han,
somely indicated in the pc
Torrance and merits Of one
$ its sons.-N. Y. Times.