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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-28
french WORKERS DEMAND A SAFE Peace
ARE Determined.
TO OPPOSE ANY.
CHANCE Of WAR.
ny JOHN DE GANDr
United Press Correspondent

United FrcSs Correspondent
PARIS. Zee. ss.--workmen Of
yrance. determined to prevent future
ssrs. will insis, on peace based on
yrrxldent wilson's program Albert
-ncmas. minister % munitions. told
the United Press today. lie said he
hascd this statement on Information
attained fro.n thousands q French
soldiers.
1--WE do not want our desce ndants
a, Engage In another war, We do not
~ant them even 70 know the mean.
snr of war" declared Thomas. who Is
. socialist labor leader
Thousands % poilus have told me
This. The French workmen demand
hat kind OF peace. They did ev.
.rv,hlng possible TO win this war
against wars. but they have always
h<<n fundamentally pacific. Now
they are equally determined on a
wnsonlan peace.
Fourteen Terms Endorsed
Il am glad 90 say that President
wilson's "a points are restoring the
unity Of the French socialists. plvld.
"A on other questions. they unani.
vrousiy indorsc his views and are
confident OF his wisdom and right
Judgment. The league Of nations Is
ire dearcs, ideal OF French labor.
FULLY understanding its necessity,
. the workmcn know IL does not mat.
Ter whether the league satisfies war
profi;eers who would put ban on
mankind.
Eve are watching Americas
strong. open attitude. and its rcadl.
rpx TO discuss any proposition. pro
v4ded Il Is based on right and justice.
We are not worrying abou such dues.
hons as !ndemnities, which President
wilson settled splendldiy when he
declared Their should BE- rararation
fer damages. The demand OF a sec
ton Of the French press for repay.
r~rs Of the Franco Prussian indem.
ni,ies OF 1870. plus compound interest
70 date. certainly does not represent
the labor viewpoint.
Rus. Int~rvcntiou
such things. we should apply our
selves to solving such problems as
the Russian situation We should
adopt friendly. prudent attitude to
ward Russia. and extend that unhap-
py country real help.
when the Rolshevik revolution
began. the Russian ambassador told
ne IL would not last more than
Fortnight Nearly Is months have
elapsed. and the Boishevlk army now
aumhsrs approximately 100000.
Russian regeneration ls lrnpossl-
bic with Boishevi-n. From what
have learned thru n visit there.
quick Intervention Is necessary.
But Il must be a democratic In
PREVENTION. b. democratic powers. in
GLIDING the United States. They
must respond to the wishes OF the
different Russian nationailtics. Then
: change MAY be expected"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
AELDON
 BORG[ARf CHARGE

Three men. R. J. Walbrink, w. E. Horne and Fred Williams, and won- an. Octavia Head. were arrested last night by Detectives Patton, Riley, Christian and Officer Payne, ana placed in the city jail charged with burglarizing the stores of Wimberly X Thomas, Moore & Handley and J. Friedman last week. The four were caught at 2O22 Avenue about D o'clock, and quantity of merchah- disc, identified as that stolen rom ne three establishments. was found Tn the house at the time of the capture.
 It is stated that R. J. Wailnrink maee a compIete confession last night, in which he states he broke into lhe places and assisted in carrying away the goods. Octavia Head, white wonl- an, who is said to own the house Tn which the goods was recovered, has made no statement, and is being held on a charge of receiving and conceal ing stolen property.
 The store of Wimberly X Thomas was entered last week and the show cases almost stripped. Silk shirts coll lars and silk hosiery were taken rom tho store of J. Friedman. Safety raz- ors. cutlery and miscellaneous articles W ere secured from the store of Moore & Handley.
 Practically all of the stolen goods, with the exception of some of the cut lery, was recovered. All of the pris- oners were confined in the city Jaii last night under heavy bonds, which had not been made at an early hour this morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Local Data
Negro Deserter Faces
 an'Additional Charge

It is alleged that Chester Arthur Will Hams, negro of Cleveland, O.. proposed marriage to a 17-year-old white girl, daughter of a prominent dairyman of Clay county, who was attending school at Inglenook and that in correspondence offered to pay her transportation to Cleveland. stating that negroes were re- spected in Ohio. The case was brought before Solicitor Tate yesterday morning.
 Williams is being held on a government charge of desertion from the army of the United States, it being alleged that he failed to answer to the summons of the draft board. Under instructions from J. Reese Murray of the department of justice, Charles T. Helton, marshal of Inglenook, assisted by number of eiti# zens of Inglenook, chased Williams over a mile before he was finally captured The party at that time had not been informed of the charge against the ne gro in connection with his alleged pro posals of marriage to the white girl.
 It is very probable that this matter will be referred to the grand jury fol action and it is understood that there is a good deal of feeling over the ne oss- at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
CHURCH UNION IS
 MAIN QUESTION IN
 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Following Long Discussion Hope Is Expressed That Some Agreement Will
 Be Reached

Durant. Okla, May 20.--The entire afternoon session of the Southern Pres byterian church's general assembly here was taken up with discussion of the question of the union of that church with the northern Presbyterian church. Discussion of the matter continued at a night session. and the hope was eX- pressed that some agreement would be reached tonight.
 A majority and a minority report of the special committee appointed to con- sider the question of union. were pre- sented this morning. The majority report opposed union between the two churches. and went into detail as to reasons. The minority report merely recommended that neither organic nor federal union be considered at thIs time A substitute report by pr. John M. Wells. chairman of the conference committee, proposed the continuance of the special committee on union, with instructions that it should work to bring about a federal union.
 Dr. Wells substitute was supported at the afternoon session by Rev. Dr. John G. Anderson of Florida, Rev pr H. G. Hill of North Carolina, Rev. L. M Lam bdin, West Virginia, and Ruth erford Lapsley, Alabama.
 Rev. pr. w. c. Dobyns of Missouri Rev. W. S. Jacobs of Texas Judge A. H. Ferguson, Oklahoma, and Rev Thomas Cummins of Kentucky sup ported the majority report, which ta- vors sending the question to the pres byteries for vote.
 The majority report was urged for adoption by Rev. Dr. F. E. Fincher of Texas and Rev. R. E. Douglas of Geor- gia. With reference to the race ques- tion the committee declared that fun damental differences exist between tho two churches.
 "We have determined, as matter of racial preservation, that there shai! be no social intermingling," the com mittee, in it's report, says. We desire to aid in every way in the intellectual. moral. social and religious development of the colored race. but that air must stop short of intermingling."
 The report also pointed out differ ences in regard to the relation of the church and state, disappointment over previous action between churches in disagreement. where Jurisdiction was overlapping, and finally holds that the proposed church would be unwieldy. A telegram of fraternal greetings was received today from the northern Presbyterian general assembly now Tn session at Columbus, O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Official Conan1unique
 From General PerShing

Washington, May 20.-General Persh- ing's communication today brought it's best stoly, so far, of .le aerial battles ane the sacrifice of American blood on the battlefield of France. It also gave eloquent testimony to the spirit of democracy, which Nknows no race or color
 It told of the gallant death of Maj. Raoul Lufberry, premier American ace trotter and one of the first>flyers of the celebrated Lafayette Escadrille. It told also of the heroic fight of two Ameri- can negro soldiers, both wounded, who withstood a raiding party of 70 Ger mans and saved their comrades rom capture.
 Notwithstanding these two Incidents General Pershing referred to yesterday as ''quiet day
 The communication follows:
 ..Headouarters American Expedition ary Forces, May 19, 1918.
 "Section A: Aside from the activity of the e;r forces on both sides, the ody was auet at points occupied by our troops. Our aviators brought down two hostile machines.
 "Section B: Reports in hand show notable instance of bravery and deVo- tion shown by two soldiers of an Ameri- can colored regiment operating Tn ! French section. Before daylight on May Is Priyate Henry Johnson and Privale Roberts while on sentry duty al some distance from one another, were al tacked by a German raiding party es- timated at 20 men, who advanced in two groups, attacking at once from flanS and Tear.
 .eBoth men fought bravely in hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
LUFBERRY KILLED

to-hand encounters. one resorting to
 the use of bolo knife after his rifle damned, and further fighting with bay onet became impossible. There is evil dence that at least one and probably second German was severely cut. A
 third is known to have been shot.
 HAttention is drawn to the fact that
 the two colored sentries were first at-
 tackled and continued fighting after
 receiving wounds and despite the use
 of grenades by superior force. They
 should be given credit for preventing
 by their bravery the capture of any
 of our men. Three of our men were
 wounded, two by grenades. All are
 recovering and the wounds in two
 cases are slight.
 Major Lufberry was killed in flight during which he had been in combat He was seen to fall from his machine which itself fell a short distance from him. He was possibly wounded or dead before he fell Early reports stated that he was at the time engaged Tn a long running fight, and was flying upside down at 2000 feet. Last night one of our aviators er I gagged two German planes and brought down one in the vicinity af Apre- mont.
 ''This morning Lieut.. Douglas Camp l bell flying at 4500 metres brought | down a hostile biplane in the vicinity | of Flirey. The hostile plane fell within l our lines.
 | 'On May IS descendant of one ct | the French officers, who served in the l American revolutionary forces, pre- | scented, in the name of descendants of l all such officers, a stand of national regimental colors to two regiments ot l a newly arrived American division. The flags bore the inscriptions:
 i From the Sons of the French 1 Champion of American Liberty to the | American Champions for France and Humanity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
PTOMAINE POISON
 VICTIMS s RESTING
 WELL AT VETERINARY

Mrs Fannie Williams of 1915 Johns strer~ and her four children5 Hollis, Nancy, Frank and Louis, who are at the Hillman hospital suffering from ptomaine poisoning, are reported to be resting we'll this morning and are thought to be out of danger. Horace Mo Hugh of 1011 Johns street is also re- ported resting comfortably at the Nor wood infrmary. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. George McHugh of 1911 Johns street.
 All members of both families contract ed the poisoning sometime Saturday aft ernoon, resulting in the death of Gran Williams, the 4-year-old son of Mrs Wil. Hams, at o'clock that evening at a loca. infirmary, and Rosalie McHugh, aged lG years, daughter of George McHugh, at local infirmary Sunday morning at 6:3O o'clock. No cause for the poisoning has yet been discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

ice, except that by law, as chief signal officer he continues an ex-officio mem ber of the aireraft board.
 AS TO INQUIRY
 In connection with the reorgani' zation made at time when the de- partment of justice is undertaking at the direction of the President an in- vestigation of charges brought against the honesty and loyalty of men hereto fore in full control of the air pro gramme, Secretary Baker directed today that Co.'s R. L. Montgomery, F. A. Deeds and s. D. Waldon, of the slgnal corps be detached from all duties and assigned to assist the Attorney General
 in his inquiry The instructions make it clear that these officers are not to be regarded as suspended uider charges They are detailed to give At torney General Gregory and Charles F. Hughes, who is to direct the inquiry, all in the hands of the War department relating to the aircraft programme As the men directly in charge of production and also as mem bers of the aircraft board, the three officers have personal knowledge of every phase of the subject.
 ONE ELEMENT UNCOVERED X
 The one element of the air pro- gramme not specifically covered in to- days orders is the relation between the army and navy efforts. MT. Baker explained however, that co-oLeration with the naval service would be carried on through the new agencies as in the past.
 Senator chamberlains resolution, which would authorize the Senate mil- itary committees proposed aircraft and other war investigations, will come be- fore the Senate Wednesday,. Negotia- tions today between champions of the resolution and administration leaders it, were without result and senator McKellar. in charge of the measure. announced that he would call it up for action Wednesday, regardless of whether a compromise is agreed upon.
 Administration forces during the Jay flatly rejected a substitute resolution, brought forth by Senator Mcl<ellar and Senator Hitchcock, of Nebfaska, b oth military committee mem bers. as. the basis of compromise. They Ero- posed to empowersthe committee to en- ploy assistants, spend money and have sit during a congression- al recess in investigation of aircraft, ordnance and quartermasters affairs of the army, but without using the language to which President Wilson ob- jected in the original resolution. The disagreement came on the plan for con tinuous iquiries by subcommittee after Congress adjourns.
 Various other compromise sugges-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Alabama, MississipIi and
 Louisiana Start Off Drive
 of Red Cross With Vim

New Orleans, May 2o.-( (Special.) .)-The great Red Cross drive to raise s100, 00O.. GOO war fund was started today Natchez. Miss, was the first town 10 make a complete report that it was lover the top with its subscriptions ito the fund.- and that it was still hard at work. Tn that city 309 subscribers pledged sl0,3Os
 The following chapters in Mississippi have reported subscriptions exceeding their quotas: Brookhaven, Canton, Charleston, Chickasaw county Cla.- bourne county. Collins, Columbus, Crys- tai Springs, DeSota county, Fernw ood Greenville. Holly Springs. Purvis, Quit man, Stone county, Tunica.
 In Alabama reports are coming slow, but the following chapters oversub- scribed their quotas the first day:
 Chambers county
 Marion.
 Phenix City.
 Flomaton.
 Marvel.
 Randolph county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Germans Known to Be Preparing for Another
 Terrific OffensiUe
There Is no Direct Indication, However, as to Exact Point Where Expected Blow Will Fall and Allied Armies Are Ready For
 Any Emergency

Germans are gathering their maneu- vering army far in the rear. where the troops are able to practice beforehand movements to follow up the onslaught of the first line troops.
 It seems probable that this maneu- vering army is stronger numerically than the mass which carried out the first rush in March. but whether the quality of the troops is equal is ques- tionable. as the reconstituted divisions must contain many elements which lost some of their aggressiveness in the horrors of many days heavy fighting.
 For the moment raids are frequent everywhere. each side attempting 70 take prisoners from whom to obtain hints of the others intentions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
CONGRESS ABOUT TC WIN POINT ON REVENUE DELAY Members Are Not Convinced as to Necessity of Imme- diate Action on
 Legislation

Washington, May 20.-CongressionaI leaders were not convinced in confer ences today with Secretary McAdoo and treasury experts of New York for rev. enue decision After hearing statement O. the government financial situation, spokesmen for the Senate and House held to their opinion that the enact nent of a law can wait until Decem- Der and were more than ever disinclined to change their plans for adjournment in July.
 Conferences will be held again later in the week and President Wilson may be called upon to speak the deciding word Secretary McAdoo is said to have been considerably impressed today, if not by the arguments against the necessity for actioi now, at least by the difficulty of holding Congress in session.
 The congressional leaders are under stood to have proposed to authorize is sues to meet any possible treasury def icit and to have new revenue bill framed during the recess and ready for prompt passage when the session begins in December They contended that it was not wise to hurry bill through this
 
 anxious to get home and prepare for the coming election. Moreover, it was argued that taS legislation on the eve of elections wou he the worst possible political strategy.
 Sac1 etary McAdoo and his assistants presented data that increasing war ex- pcnses might result in large deficit by January | They also insisted that new law should he put or the statute books as quickly as possible so that proper preparations for enforcement could ba made before use.
 All of the conferees are said to have agreed, however, that actual expendi- lures this year would be below the ap- propriations, even though the huge ap- propriaticns for war would exceed the money received during the year from taxes and bond.
 Members of Congress who participated in the conference included Democratic Leader Martin of the Senate, Chairman Simmons of the Senate finance commit tee of the House appropriations commit tee and Representtive Garner of Tex as a ways and means committee mem Der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

the fact that the time chosen for thc issue of the anti-Sinn Fein proclama- tion coincided with the arrival of the American labor mission in Ireland 1t can hardly have been casual occur renee that the story of the pro-German riot was sprung on the country on the very day the Americans arrived The British government did not want this mission to visit Ireland, as it's personal investigation on the spot would be like ly to blow sky high the series of off cial inexactitudes with which the Brit ish government propagandists had dis torted the position of Ireland toward England and the war"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

With the American Army in France. Sunday, May 19.-Control of the air 10 longer belor gs to the Germans along the Toul sector Aerial activity there seems to be increasing daily, but the Germans are not permitted to prowl about freely.
 Fighting American airmen have locked wings with the enemy, and today the tally of machines brought down is over- whelmiagly in their favor. In fact. they have had such good fortune that they are wondering whether it can keep up without change. They are not passing by jingle chance to get at the enemy
 The Germain airmen have started to fly in fiooks, at great height. Early this morning, for instance, five of them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
NEW CALOMEL IS
 WHOLLY DELIGHTFUL

Calotabs, the new harmless and nau- sealesS calomel, may now be obtained at almost any good drug store. As q liver-cleanser and system purifier the new Calotabs are even more effective than the old style calomel, yet there is not the slightest danger, nausea nor unpleasantness.
 One Calotab at bedtime, with a swal- low of water. that's all. Next morning appetite for breakfast. Eat what you please, fruits. acids or anything. There Is not the slightest danger nor inter ference with your work. Calotabs are sold only in original sealed packages, price thirty-five cents. Your druggist will refund your money if you are not delighted-he recommends themg-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21

On French Front in France, May 20.-There is no direct indication as yet where the expected enemy attack will be delivered. The German staff has adopted a method similar to that employed when the enemy made his great rush on March 21, holding the front line strongly everywhere, bat grouping the first troops more densely in some parts of the front than others
 Around Arras, General Otto Von Bue- lows important army which so far
 has not participated in the battle, has given no sign of movement, but it's presence probably means that it is in- tended for hard work. As usual the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
HELPED A WIDOW

Mrs. A. Waidman, AGO Glenn avenue Fresno, Cal, writes: When l was yoang had a fever and it left me With cough every winter. Thirty-tWo years ago I read about Foiey's Honey anu Tar ana bought some and it helped ne. i use it vet and it helps me every time. I am widow 66 years old" There is nothing better for bronchial, grip and similar lingering coughs and colds that hang on. Just fine for ,children-for croup, and whooping cough. Contains no opiates Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
French to Camp Jackson

Columbia, s. c, May 2o-Brig. Francis II. French arrived in Columbia today from Camp Wheeler and assumed command of Camp Jackson. General French is in command of Camp Jackson for the second time. having been the first commanding officer assigned to the camp. He was unable to report when tue Eishty-first division was organized on account of illness, and Maj.-Gen. Charles J. Bailey assumed command Of the division and camp until recently transferred to Camp -Sevier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Cuba, America Salutes You on Anniversary
 of Your Independenec

tues'S national holiday, marking the sixteenth anniversary of her indc- pendenee. began at dawn today with the ringing of belis and the sounding of sirens. The city as bedecixed with the Cuban coiors and those of the al- lied nations.
 monster parade was reviewed by President McnOeal. The marchers in- ci"ded thousands of soldiers from Ha- vana and the provinces, marines, mounted rurni guards. national police. city firemen and Boy Scouts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
FLEMINGS CONVICTED
 IN RECORDERS COURT

w. B F1emings, white man, former fy employed by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company as a guard. was fined 800 in the recorders court yester- day morning on charges of violating sec tions of the city code.
 The sections under which he was con- vited were the impersonation of an of fcer carrying a concealed pistol and drunkenness. One hundred dollars was assessed in the first count and $50 each in the subsequent counts. Officer Eddie Burges made the arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
DEATHS

Williams 42 years. died at 6 o'clock yesterday morning at 2 local infirmary. Funeral services were couducted from Lige Los's private Chapel yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Interment followed In ElmwooH cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
New Clerks at Molton

Guests at the Molton will be greeted in the future by two new clerks, Walter Harris of Dothan and c. c. Fisher of Atlanta, formerly connected with the Morris hotel in this city. They have been assigned to night duty and day duty respectively. Both men are well known in the hotel business and have Joined the Motion staff to fill the places left vacant by Assistant Manager George Grover, Jr., and Clerk J. W. Underwood, both who have answered the call to arms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-21
Demopolis Doubles Quota
 of Red Cross Fund and
 the Campaign Is Still ,Qs

To the Editor of 1ne >Age-rterald:
 DemopoIis has already more than dou- bled her quota in the Red Cross drive. and we are just getting started good in our work for this great angel of mercy. Germanys gun that shoots 75 miles is a small potato. The American people are now building a gun that will shoot from here to he'll if necessary, to kill the Hapsburgs and Hohenzollerns.
 M,CLURE