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New-York tribune., 1918-01-07
Mexican Break With
Germany Expected by
French Correspondent

PARIS, Dec. "a (By MaiD That
Mexico may very soon break off rela-
tlons with the Central Powers and
enter the war on the side of the Allies
is the view of the Mexican correspond
ent of the "Figaro."
There is no doubt" he writes Chat
Mexicois becoming more and more in,
clmed to intervene in the war in favor
VI the Entente Powers.
At the time q convention Of promi-
aeht Mexican lawyers adopted a resolu-
uon declaring that Mexico ought to
Dreak Oft relations with Germany be-
cause of her violations of the Hague
conventions, by her submarine warfare
and other acts the Mexican govern
ment hentt was taking steps actuated by
hostility toward the Central Empires
Ior example, it ordered the contisca-
slon of s2o,o00O00 deposited by Ger
man man refugees in the banks of the Mex
ican capital, forbade these refugees to
invest money in the oil industry in
Iamaulipas and Vera Cruz, guaran-
1eed the delivery of oil exclusively to
Angllshment and Americans. and es-
saonshed close watch over all Ger
mans who came from the United States
ana Cuba to settle in Mexico.
another proof of Mexican hostility
..pDward the Central Empires is the fact
,nat the Mexican Ambassador to Ber-
IN IN was recalled and has not been re-
paced; On the other hand, the rela-
t,ons Uts between Mexico and the United
s'ates and between President Car
ianza and President Wilson are be-
'0mlng more and more friendly.
=, All these symptoms do not escape
me me attention of the Germanophile and
t.nan ttefman subjects, who now no longer
;a' ;;alk' as they did few months ago, of
aavading the United States with an
armed force.
.+ m Parliament the majority of SEN
p. n.ors and Deputies are demanding that
1i:esldent ,.:e, Carranza break off relations
srai "a.n ,, the Central Empires, and Cen
ra. fua., Manual Garcia Vigil went even
ua''er. wsa In powerful speech. which
Frsn rs received with the cry Long live
s;.shce!' ran he showed the urgent necesA
'''y OF joining the Allies"
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07
Soldiers to Study Engines
At Carnegie Institute

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6.--United States
army officers and privates selected
from the troops at Fort Riley, Kansas,
and Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, will be-
gin an intensive course of instruction
in automobile maintenance and gas en-
gine operation at the Carnegie Insti-
tute of Technology here tomorrow, ac-
cording to announcement to-day. The
men, who will remain at the institute
for thirty days, will be quartcred in
university dormitorics and be rationed
without cost either to themselves or
the government.
Men will be detailed later from the
training camps to take courses in the
maintenance of airplanes and field
acetylene welding. A class of 500 men,
subject to draft, is receiving instruc-
tion in wireless telegraphy.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07

almost to man Republican, frankly
admit that there is great deal OF
unrest among the farmers. That this
unrest will be capitalized by the anti
Whitman forces and made as much of
as possible is certain. Many of the
anti Whitman men, who are not COM
mitted to any candidate, will help the
Cropsey men to the extent Of their
power. For if at the last moment JUS
tice Cropsey should decide not to run,
or the anti Whitman men unite on some
dark horse, their labors would not be in
vain.
Most of their labor will be performed
in the open in the Senate and Assem-
bly,. A good deal Of it will be done
after the session adjourns.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07
Americans See Battle
Across Mexican Line
u. S. Troops Summoned to a
Point Near Where Bandits
Seized Ranch
Especial Co,respondence1

lSpectdt CO1TeSpOndenceI
Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. GA battle has
been in progress since 10 o'clock this
morning between Mexican governmen.
soldiers from Juarez and bandits who
last night seized the San Augustin
ranch, opposite Fnbens, Tex. thirty
miles southeast of Ell Paso. The gov
ernment troops are using artillery in an
attempt to dislodge the bandits from
an old mill on the ranch.
Fabens residents have been watching
the battle from housetops and American
troops of the 7th Cavalry and de-
tachment of Texas Rangers have gone
to "the Island" point on the Ameri-
can side close to the scene Of the battle,
Bandits supposed to be Villistas have
6een 6 gathering opposite Fabcns and
Clint. Tex, for several days threaten
ing to raid the Texas towns. Addition
al American troops were sent tonight
to Fabens from patrol camps at Ysleta
and SocOrro. Tex.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07

Markets John J. Dillon again issued
last night bitter denuncation of egg
profiteers, who. he insists, are reaping
a harvest in this city.
John Mitchell, who also is chairman
of the State Food Commission, was
again blamed by Mr.. Dillon for this
swindle, because che has not appointed
an inspector whose duty would be to
stop it,"
Two wholesale grocers are to go be-
fore Administrator Williams to-day to
answer charges of price imitation, and
others will be arraigned later this
week.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07
Allie. Would Promptly Fur
.,;.h Needed Funds, De-
clares de la Cara
Hit. Carranza Regime
n..l.res Villa Can't Be Made
4. Gentleman, Nor First
Chief a Statesman

.var against Germany as construc-
.Ne agent in the rehabilitation of
,..v;.o was advocated yesterday by
r,,s,ro de la Cara, former councillor
- the Madero and Huerta govern
.,ts IN an address before the lnsti-
.,,;onal Synagogue's weekly forum,
..ld in the Mount Morris Theatre,
18th Street and Fifth Avenue.
rha Carranza government was
.hareed by the speaker with dcplor-
.s,s lack of vision in failing to enter
the conflict on the side of the Allies.
mexican officialdom," he said, "has
nverlooked q rare opportunity. Had
.h.v abandoned their declaration of
strict neutrality and declared war on
Germany, the Allied nations would
have loaned them sufficient money to
make possible the development Of
vexico's great resources and half the
.Gort for q reconstruction OF our un-
.ortunate republic would have been ac-
complished.
AIf for no other reason, selfish mo-
ives would have prompted the Allies
IN take this action. When it is real
lied that from Tampico alone it is
ncssible to ship million barrels Of
nil daily it is not difficult to see of
what great value our resources would
ba to your armies. Our national debt
il almost SIS ,ooo,o 100000, and with our
mines and oil fields developed, togeth-
er with our cattle raising and agri-
culture possibilities. it would speedily
be erased from the debit side of our
ledger"
Senor de la Cara made a plea for
aid for the unfortunate peon and
Indian of his country. Fifteen millions
Of humble Mexicans are f1oundering in
slough of illiteracy and oppression
He said they should be given land to
till.
Senor de Ia Cara is a stanch oppo-
nent Of advocates of confiscation in
the acquiring by Mexico Of these vast
with fair ndemnities to landlords. If
tude, he insisted, it will be found that
Mexico is of sufficient value to be ap-
praised at twenty billions.
81 am very much afraid" he said
"that if the United States Congress
were to appropriate loan to Mexico
Congress would insist upon debating
in its spending. Our people would
rise against such thing, for, although
your country insists it is not after
territory, we cannot forget the ac-
quisition of Louisiana, the Pacific
Slope, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona
Cuba, the Philippines, Panama anl
Nicaragua
As to Villa and Carranza, the speak
er said: {,
while almost anything lies within
the power of the people Of the United
States, and their helpful efforts ma,
eventually bring peace and compare
tive prosperity to Mexico, it is beyon,
their power to make a gentleman O
Villa or statesman of Carranza."
In conclusion he urged:
Send US books and Bibles, instea
Of CARTRIDGES and rifles. Send US mis-
sionaries, instead of soldiers. The
Mexico will again take her place wit
the other great nations Of the world.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07
Woman's Club Will Protest
Hylan's Appointments

A meeting of protest on the charac-
ter Of Mayor Hylan's recent appoint
ments will be held tonight by the
Women's City Club. an organization of
1000 women, at the Hotel McAlpin.
The club. which favored Mayor Mitchell
during the Mayoralty campaign, had
urged the appointment of women in
city positions wherever possible, and is
much disappointed that the new Mayor
has named only two women to serve as
city officials.
The speakers tonight will be Marie
Jenny Howe, Frances Perkins, Mary
Vida Clark, Bertha Rembaugh. Pauline
Goldmark, Bessie Stern and Genevieve
q Earle
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07
trademark Bureau Formed
For American Republics

>; WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-orraniza-
p' s.on OF the International Trademark
a..eau' ns.aa' OF Havana, for supervision of
er,snes err and copyrights of the north.
s,n sna group Of American republics. was
Ad"oonced Adao tonight by Secretary Nc
.aoo' sss.:' chairman OF the United States
m;ssso x.,1l OF the International High Com
wss sssion. Establishment of the bureau
Am.l ~s recommended by the Fourth Pan
A;~sr'can A;rsr Conference. held at Buenos
win IN 1910. A similar institution
AVE We formed at Rio Janero for South
"'mrerican ma countries.
iss.:!trles v.9:antrles cooperating in the Havana
Is'sutlon liz are Cuba, Dominican Repub
Paw Pa, .1uatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua,
St.t.ma' Costo Rica and the United
bsvs Mexico, Salvador and Halt
I've not ratified the plan.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-07
His Adherents Plan Series
of Speeches by Brook
lyn Jurist
Acceptance Expected
Kings Men Say Move Would
Aid in Defeating Governor
in This Years Primaries

[Staf Correspondence
ALBANY, Jan. 6.-Friends of Justice
James e. Cropscy are hoping to per-
suade the Brooklyn jurist to make a
series of speeches in various parts of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
Russians Are Aroused
 at Continued Violation
 of Brest-LitOvsk Treaty

Moscow, May T.- Germany's per sistent violation of provisions of the Brest-Litovsk treaty in the Ukraine, Finland. Linvonia, the Black sea, the Baltic sea and other occupied terri tory has aroused Russian hatred against the Teutonic empire. and is calling forth many official protests every day. The Russian commercial fleet and even a hospital ship in the Black sea have been attacked by the Germans, while Russian sailing ships in the Baltic and Arctic have been un- able to leave their ports because of the same menace. according to state- ment sent today by Foreign Minister Tchitcherin to Ambassador Joffe n Berlin
 Tn Livonia. M. Tchitcherin said. the Germans have established reign of terror, assisting Teuton barons in the wholesale arrest of political enemies. and there have been many executions daily The issuance of political leaf lets has been made punishable ty death Labor leaders have been the greatest sufferers at the hands of the Germans.
 f The foreign minister declared Rus sian property in Finland is unpro- tected and demanded that the Ger man government appoint commission to join with the Russians in investi- gating indigencies among Russians who are suffering under an order for deportation from Finland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
All Alabama Retailers
 Will Be Requested to
 Systematize Their Delivery

Montgomery, May 27.-(Special) ) Every retail dealer in Alabama will be asked to discontinue the old sys- tenn of making delivery of groceries and other commodities at any time Of day and to make one delivery daily to each territory served by him. The Alabama council of defense has planned to send a personal representa- tive to each town having commercial organization. if it is necessary, to ex- plain the great saving in time and money to all concerned by the new system.
 Bernard Lobman. assistant secre- tary. conferred with a committee of the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Monday. and the committee imms- diately called a meeting of all re- tailers for Thursday at noon when the proposition will be submitted to them. The same matter will be taken up with the commercial organizations of Bir- mingham and Mobile during the nexi two weeks and the smaller cities aud towns will be visited afterward
 Estimates of the state council are that retailers will save money for themselves and be able to make re- auctions in prices by the discontinu- ance of the present expensive system. In many towns and cities retailer will deliver a spool of thread to any part of the city at any time of day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
Great Cro1uds Are ThriIledBy War Picture "Ouer the Top"
Arthur Guy Empey Was Hero and Writer Star of Greatest War Picture of Age-Trench Warfare Faithfully
 Depicted and Awoke Great Enthusiasm

Arthur Guy Empey. war hero. lec- turer, song writer, went over the top at the Trianon theatre Monday before the greatest crowd that ever attended a motion picture theatre in one day in the history of Birmingham. And the crowd, figuratively speaking, went with him, for interest was intense throughout the presentation of the pie ture and the yelling and applause gave the performance the atmosphere of a baseball game, so wild and enthusiastic was the audience.
 "Over the Top" with Empey In the leading role will go down in Birrning- ham motion picture annals as one of the most thrilling productions ever presented. There is a thrill in every foot of reel and no picture could con tain any more action. This production which played to such enormous crowds Monday. will be at the Trianon theatre all week.
 In order to accommodate the crowds. the first performance daily will begin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
MILITARY FUNERAL
 . .OF SHARMAN WAS |. LARGELY ATTENDED
Comrades of Man Who Lost Life in River Near Camp Sheridan Honor
 Memory

Montgomery, May 27.-(SpeciaL) ) The largest military funeral in Mont gomery since the Ohio division came here for training was held Monday aft. ernoon for Corporal Ralph Sharman. Battery F, 1s6th field artillery, of Cin- cinnati, whose body was taken from the Alabama river Sunday afternoon which it had been since he was drowned Friday afternoon.
 funeral services were held by Chap lam William OConner of the 136th field artillery and the remains were placed on an automobile caisson and brought through the streets of Mont gomery followed by every member of Sharmans battery, including the of iicers. The funeral dirge was played by the band of the regiment. The body was sent Cincinnati for interment
 The convalescent home at Camp sheridan. just completed at a cost of $2o,o00, was dedicated to the cause of the nation in special exercises Monday afternoon. The principal address was delivered by Former Gov. Frank B. Willis. while Brig. Gen. William R. smith, acting commander of the di- vision, also delivered an address. The old Ohio division will be able to use '"e nome only snort time, as 1t IS being moved to another training camp, put its place is being taken by an or ganization of selectmen many of whom are coming from Ohio and adjacent states
 Another week of intensive training was begun by every unit of the di- vision Monday. Special attention will pc paid to gas and grenade work by the infantry units. while the artil- lery will also be shown how to pro- tect themselves from gas attacks AL though men are being detached from the division and moved to other camps daily. there has been no hindrance in the training work and work will not stop until the last unit is on board trains and this probably will not be soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
Little Montgomery Girl
 Refuses to Learn Music
 Which Has German Name

Montgomery. May 27.-(Special.) German music has been classed with everything else German by the seven year-old daughter of w. H. Crawford of Montgomery. Her music teacher gave her a piece of music bearing un unusual name and instructed her to when she found that it was German she returned it to her teacher. T didn't learn 1t. don't intend to learn 1t, and my mamma wouldn't like it if I told you just what I think of
 che commented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
MEN NEEDED IN
 ORDNANCE BRANCH

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In behalf of the ordnance department of the war department. I beg to thank you for your very generous cooperation in publishing the needs of the ordnance department in your issue of Sunday, May 19. The response to this appeal was quite generous and upon my recent visit to Birminghamb secured a number of highly technically trained and execu- tive experienced men.
 However. there are, no doubt, still many ratriotic men in your community who would be glad to serve the govern ment in civilian capacity. No matter what . man or womans vocation in life might be, if they have become profi- cient In any trade or branch of business there is a place in the government service for them. and the war machine needs them and needs them badly.
 Quality and not quantity is the effort of the ordnance department at this time. The most urgent requirements are for mechanical engineers. chemists, inspec- of ordnance materials, experts in busi- ness administration, statistical experts, clerks qualified in office administration. expert accountants, clerk qualified in business administration, assistant busi- ness managers, erk-bookkeepers, and various other positions requiring tech- nical training and executive ability. The salaries of these positions range from sl1o0 to $eoo0 per year.
 I would appreciate it if you could give further publicity to this matter, stating that full information regarding the posi- tions may be obtained by communicat- ing with the undersigned special rep resentative of the ordnance department, Augusta, Ga Yours rtuly,
 H. A. WHEELING,
 Special Representative. Augusta, Ga., May 25, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28

at 9 o'clock, one hour earlier than the theatre usually opens Performances follow each other every hour and 45 minutes A feature of the entertain- ment is the special music by Davidson's orchestra in addition to the superb music on the big pipe organ by Pro- lessor Hartsel.
 If you want to see the conditions your boy is facing and will face in the battle lines of France see lover the Top
 If you are drafted and are about to report and want to see what you will go up against, see "Over the Top"
 All those who want to SC one of the greatest productions of the season, see lover the Top.'
 If you are pro-German, or not in ac- cord with America, don't see lover the Top" It will thrill every one The trench scenes are perfectly reproduced and were made under the direction of Empey, who knows all about the trenches in France. and every part of the picture is filled with appeal and action.
 It stirs every American to do his duty. See this wonderful production today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
Chamber Of Commerce Of North Alabama Is
 Formed at Decatur
By JEFF BAILEY

Decatur, May 27.-(Speciall-S. w. Frierson of Florence was elected tenn porary chairman of the meeting held here tonight in the city hall, when the North Alabama Chamber of Commerce per fected it's organization and elected H. L. Morrell temporary secretary.
 A committee on permanent organiza- tion was named, with J. D. Daniel chair man. The committees report gave as the purpose of the organization the promo ton of the commercial, industrial. agrl- cultural, civic and moral welfare of North Alabama and the affiliated communities.
 The headquarters will be at Decatur until changed by the board of directors. meetings to be held at the call of the directors. H. l.. Morrell of Decatur was elected president; s. w. Frierson of Florence, vice president
 The constitution and bylaws were adopted. The delegates were escorted to the rooms of the Booster club upon ar rival here, where an informal discussion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
JOINT DEBATE AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE Borden Burr and Oscar Lewis to Debate Prohibi.
 tion Amendment

Tonight at the Jefferson theatre Bor- den Burr of this city and oscar L. Lewis of Dothan will debate the ques- tion of ratifying the prohibition amend ment to the federal constitution. MT. Lewis arrived in the city last night from Huntsville. where he and .--mes Weatherly met in joint debate yester- day morning at 10:30 on the same is- sue, Mir. Lewis opposing the amend ment and MT. Weatherly advocat- ing 1t.
 MT. Lewis stated on his arrival that a far sized crowd heard the debate and gave close attention to the argu- ments presented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
Montgomery Oversubscribes Quota for Red Cross Fund

Montgomery, May 27.--(SpeciaL) Montgomery went over the top and oversubscribed it's quota of the Red Cross second donation Monday. Rec cords show that this city's allotment of $50,000 was oversubscribcd moro than $10,000. and that 1t is probable the total donations have been s65.060. This city has oversubscribed every Lib erty Loan quota. every Red Cross quota and every Y. M. c. A quota, and in addition has given substantially to the Red Star. which has been organ ized for the protection of maimed army horses and mules
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
Bob Allen, IT,, Resigns
 to Enter Training Camp

Little Rock. Ark. May 27.--Anothcr from the ranks of the Little Rock call of the country. Secretary Bob AL len. IT,. son of President Allen and one of the most popular young base ball men in the Southern. enlisted at Camp Pike this morning. and was ad- mitted to the fourth officers training school which opened last week. Sec retary Bob was in Class Al of the draft. but had not been called.
 Ray Widner. who has been utility office man for the club for several years. will succeed Boh secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28

of the proposed organization was held At o'clock dinner was served at the K. of P. hall, which was delightfully."- prepared and served by the ladies of De- catur. under the chairmanship of Mrs J. D. Daniel.
 H. L. Morrell presided at the dinner as toastmaster. W. W. Callahan de- livered the address of welcome, and Frank Willis Barnett responded. An drew Peterson of Albany. David Holt of Florence. F. R. Kind of Leighton, John Dwyker and s. A. c. Crowder spoke briefly.
 Following the dinner the delegates adjourned to the city hall where the organization of the North Alabama Chamber of Commerce was perfected
 The following cities and towns were represented at the initial meeting: Bir- mingham, Albany, Decatur, Hartseiie, Courtland, Towncreek. Leighton, Flor ence, Athens. Mooresville and Belle nina.
 O. L. Bum. manager of the Birming- ham traffic bureau. made splendid talk on the work of traffic bureau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York. May 27.-The market continued strong today on further cov- erinr In the near deliveries. There
 was good deal of talk of better demand for the lower grades and that the government would change it's specifications on orders where the use of the higher grades is not essential This brought about considerable GOV ering and also more bullish feeling among the trade in general Weather conditions were very favorable anc some more private condition reports appeared at figures above those of last year. with the highest figures put out by a prominent southern paper. Those
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28

the result of the war. he declared, will be especially aimed at. MT Kitchin said he did not see how the bill could become a law until about November 1. Speaker Clark said if there were joint sessions of the House and Senate committees Congress could get away by October. Commit tee members said no joint sessions were in contemplation. Acting Republican Leader Gillette announced that republicans of the House had no idea of attempting par tisan tactics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-28

last condition figures are considered too high and had little influence on the market. although the continued good weather told against the late months. The short interest has been much reduced in the past few days, but the local traders arc now inclined to be rather bullish again--Hubbard d Bros & Co.