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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
PLANT DESTRUCTION DUE ID BOMB, VIEW . 0F INVESTIGATORS Insulated Wires Leading From Building Indicate
 Bomb Was Set Off
 by Electricity

Greensboro. N. C.. May 3.--Discovery early today of the Texas company's plant following an explosion, and with the loss of one life. was a deliberate act, was announced tonight by w. A. Scott, deputy state insurance commissioner. MT. Scott said a pair of insulated wires leading from the plant across the tracks adjoining street for some distance give rise to the theory that a bomb of some description. detonated by electricity, had been employed. Discovery of the wires. however, was the only evidence upon which such supposition was based, he pointed out.
 Harry Schaffner, a negro, who was passing the plant on his way to work at the time of the explosion, lost his life His body was found after the fire was under control, and it was believed he was struck by flying debris, rendered un- conscious and burned to death in the river of flaming oil which rushed down the street after an oil tank collapsed
 Conclusion of the explosion caused bricks in chimneys some distance away to fall and hundreds of windows in the vicinity were smashed Virtually every window in the cars of a passing South ern railway passenger train was broken and several passengers were slightly in jured by splinters of glass.
 Officials of the Texas company had not estimated tonight what the loss to the concern would be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04

The Italian question again has come to the fore in peace confer ence circles m the time approaches for the peace treaty to be handed to the German plenip0tentiaries at Versailles.
 Sfgns are increasing In Paris that strong efforts are beinS made there and In Rome to bring the Italian delegation back to the French cap- ital In time for the signing of the treaty by the Germans, If possible. or, at least. In time for the hand- ing of . treaty to the Austrian del- egates who are expected In Paris shortly. Indications are that prog ress ia being made to adjust the situation. although the other powers apparently are still unwilling to give Fiume to Italy. The attitude of the council of three regarding Plume h compared by the Chinese delegation In its statement with the reported solution of the Shan tung prohlem by which Japan is to get the former German rights there and later h to hand over the ter- ritofy to China. The Chinese state- ment lntlmated that the dectsion favorable to Japan was made h er- der to save the leaGue of nations. lt is also pointed out in the atate- ment that tbeRe vvps . seeret agfee- uent hetween the alltes te aupport Japansn claiupss ef Wh1ehs Ghina hsa 1o knewleGMes QA1mq aloou1a 4hG4 Cexnaanysa xt9hts 1n ohantuDG W6GR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
Associated Press Summary
 OF International Situation
sy A,seslatsd Pr,ss

{ abrOgated when China declared war against Germany.
 Another meeting with the Ger mans will he held Sunday at ver- SaiileS when the conference creden- tials committee will discuss the question of credentials with tho Germans. The council of three a1s reported to have reached an agroe- ment on German frontiers, givtne Alsace and Lorraine to France and prohibiting German-Austria froGa joining Germany. Saturday the council continued c0nnlderatiOn o2 the German cables question an1 also consulted with the foreimnS minister's and Hecretarles of stote.
 On their eastern front the ho1- sheviki are retiring In disorder. it is reported. after being defeated by Siberian forces. There have been no details of the reported captuPe of Petrograd by the Finns.
 The Rumanianl and Cxecho- Slovnk governments have refused the of- fer of the Hungarian eoaunints tes make territorial eoncenaiOaa n re- turn for an arnistice. ThelR arnntos continue to march on Budapeqts
 Seuthwest of Vienna the I1oAln1a are reported to have oecup1ed as bridge ever the River Drave n pns advance noFtheastwaRd- In the anpDe Fegion the Ju9O-Slavs, who havo been fighting the Auxtrjans in Ca-s Ftnthias are aa1d tO he continuang thelr ntteekn toward the v1enna snilway ltne wAleA = he1d " the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
READING IN DARK
 AS TO SUCCESSOR
By Associated Prsss

New York, May &-Lord Reading, re- tiring British ambassador to the United States, said prior to his departure today on the s. s. Aquitania that he had no idea who his successor would be-
 Lady Reading, Sir Conyngham Greene. retiring British ambassador to Japan, and several British army officers ac- companied him.
 Lord Reading alluded to the labor pro- gram adopted as part of the Paris peace treaty.
 That capital and labor are better able to understand each others point of view since the war; he said. lis one Of the promising results attained It is nov up to each nation to make the most of this result"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

SECTION A 1-Belgian King asked not to sign peace treaty. - Treasury views slow progress of loan with grave concern. First aerial mail delivery in south be- gins.
 Budapest occupied by Rumanans. S-Story of Alabamians' gallantry. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Loan committee prepares for busiest week.
 Birmingham off to legion meeting Tuesday.
 Eighty-four heroes, their wounds x healed. spend happy hours here. 6-Chamber to open East Lake park. 9-Farmers would name dam after Pres-
 SECTION B 4Florence to observe victory day. 5-Realtors still deeply engrosed in loan campaign.
 SECTION c 1-2-A chronicle of society. 3-New 1axx controversy stirs London so- ciety. 4-Americans swarm into Jugo-Slavia 5-News of the Boy Scouts. 6-Doliy Dalrymple. 7-.Anniston society. S--The book shelf. s-10-1a-Amusesnents
 SECTION D AutomohiIe sockiou. # \ X alalzIIoN sE z sCsocnie 6ppSlen4ut. s "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
1,942,391 TROOPS
 NOW DEMOBILIZED
By Asssslatsd Prsss

Washington, May 3-DemObilixp- 42,301 officers and men to civil life the war department announced today. Of these 1O3,524 were in the commissioned grades. The total authorised discharges was an- nOunced m 2,O72,OOO, and of these 7SO.326 are men returned from Overseas.
 Volunteer enlistments continue to increase. 23.063 recruits having been officially recorded with many depOts yet to report enlistInents this week. Of the men signifying desire for particular service 01S7 asked to be sent to the army of occupation. and 1243 to the Phil- ipp1nes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
GENERAL SYKES HAS NARROW ESCAPE AS
 HIS PLANE FALLS
sv A,.os;.tss P.s,s


 London, May 3.-An airplane in which General Sykes, controller general of civil aviation, was mak- Ing flight fell today at Kinley, and the pilot, Captain Knott. wns killed. GeneFai sykes was badly shaken.
 A machine, with former Naval COmmander Legh, n nephew of Lord Newton, burst into flames to- day over North London. COmman- der Legh was seen to crawl on to the wing of his machine md jump from a great height. His body was buried in the ground of the gnr- den of Sergeant Parry. who was also killed today In . similar acci- dent at Manchester.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
MINISTRY CHANGE LIKELY
By A,ssclated Prsss

Budapest, Friday, May 2.-Any hour may see a change in the ministry from soviet to social democratic in order to save the city from occupation by the advancing Czechs, Rumanians and Serbo-French troops directed, 1t is stated, by General Berthelot.
 The city is quiet but there is feel ing of panic lest the reds engage in massacres of the bourgeoisie before the allies reach the city, and entire fam flies are fleeing. The last train for Austria, which is now the only iron tier open, left Wednesday afternoon crowded to the utmost with men. won- en and children standing in all the cars. and reached Kamorn at 7 o'clock. Immediately after the departure of the train Czechs crossed the Danube and cut off the possibility of any more trains leaving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
TERRITORIAL STATUS FIXED
 a.


 Paris. May 3.-Tne territorial status of Germany as definitely settled by the council of three yesterday, says Marcel HutiE in the Echo De Paris, will, in the view of the council. protect the gen. eral security of Europe. The chapter in which these decisions are inoor- porated, he adds puts an effectual veto on the "Drang Mach Osten" movement, which the Germans desire to pursue, prevents an alliance with the Russian bolsheviki and forbids the incorpora- ton in Germany of German Austria.
 As regards German Austria, M. Hutin says that it's peace delegates certainly will be. called to Paris and Austria will be made neutral republic under the Aegis of the league of na- tions with the proposition that she shall not ally or incorporate herself with Germany.
 The council of three. M. Hutin de- clares, also adopted a chapter in the peace treaty defining the status of Al- sace and Lorraine, which are given ab- solutely to France.
 The outline of the new frontiers to Germany were presented to the council in a report by the special commission composed of Captain Andre Tardieu, representing France; Prof. Charles II. Haskins, on behalf of the United States. and viscount Morley for Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
TEUToNs TO OBJECT
By Asseciated Press

London, May 3-Reuter's limited learns from reliable sources that among the terms of the treaty to which the Germans will offer the most ob- lection is that relating to the surren- der of her colonies.S They will urge that German East tsAfrica, Togoland and Kamerun be left to her, and, upon re- fusal, will ask to be assigned some part in the future administration of the former German colonies. They will ask that in any case, Germany shall not be debarred from purchasing some Portuguese colonies at future date, should Portugal be willing to sell.
 A plea also will be made that the Saar area revert to Germany after a term of years. The delegates will oppose any proposal to deprive them of sover- eighty over the Kiel canal, while agree ing that 1t shall be free to the worfe's commerce They will oppose any so- called Polish corridor, while guarantee ing to Poland the right of free transit both by rail and by the vistula to Dan- zig and. while opposing any plan to de- prive them of sovereignty over the city itself. will agree that portions of Dan- zig will be reserved solely for Polish com merce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
ANOTHER ATTEMPT ON CLEMENCEAU
 IS FRUSTRATED
By Associated Press

Paris, May 3-(Havas.)-AnOt attempt against Premier Clemen- ceau apparently has been frus- trnted by the arrest of . 10-year- old youth who was seized near the entrance of M. Clemenceau's home. The youth, whose name is Cornil- Ion, was carrying a stiIetto and had in his pOssession anarchist lltera- ture. He declared that he did not want to kill the premier, but de- aired only to make ssEcsture." COrnfllOn was acQuaimted with Emile Cotton, who recently ahot M. Clemcnceau. He met COttin in 1918 in some of the studios in Paris. COrnllIOn haiIs from venay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
 Emergency procedure orders under which naval boats will operate in the event of mishap to any of the transat- lantic planes were made public tonight, showing how carefully navy officials have planned to provide the greatest possible safety for the fliers.
 In addition to indicating the course to the planes and aiding five battleships in supplying meteorological datai. the 52 de- stroyers stationed at 50-nile intervals across the Atlantic are ordered to render 'all assistance'' in the event any of the planes is forced to alight.
 The planes will fly in close formation at an altitude of from 1000 to 5000 feet. and in the event one plane descends the others are directed to remain in the vi- cinity until the disabled craft reports it's condition.
 If an o call is received the two destroyers nearest the plane's indicated position will race full speed to the scene, being replaced in the line by reserve ships
 If repairs are found to be impossible. the destroyers will take off the crew of the damaged plane and tow the plane to the nearest port. In the event the plane is badly damaged to be lowed in, it's ex- pensive equipment will be salvaged.
 In case of forced descent at night, the rescning craft will illuminate the scene of the accident with torches and sweep the sky with searchlights.
 The planes will carry flares to signal for aid in the event of trouble at night. Report on weather conditions will be sent here daily by the battleshfps Wyom- ing Utah, Texas, Arkansas and Florida until the start is made. The battleships are stationed to the north and south of the transatlantic route and their reports will cover transatlantic path 800 miles wide. When the planes start the battle- ships will relay to Washington reports or their progress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
Daily Expenditures
 of War Department
 Average $14, ,502, ,OOO
sx A,soclst.a Pr..s

Washington. May s.-Daily expendi- lures of the war department from March IS to April 15 averaged 314.- 02.0OO, against $2s.711,0oo between July 1, 1918, and last January 31. The signal corps is the only branch of the army the disbursements of which in creased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
PRAIRIE AT TREPASSEY

PKAlRlE AT TREPASSEY
 Aboard U. S. s. Prairie, Trepassey Bay, N. F.. May S.-The destroyer mothership Prairie is anchored tonight in Trepassey harbor between the mine The small flotilla, assembled before this quaint Newfoundland fishing village for the start of the American navy's trans Atlantic flight, is regarded with sedate interest by the natives as "the biggest fleet of warships ever assembled in Tre- to supply guard ships to be stationed along the course of flight, and carrying correspondents, moved up this afternoon from her first anchorage in the outer bay, which she reached this morning.
 Riding in this snug harborage, the three warships are within a few hum ed feet of the stony beaches on either shore. Nature was the architect for the nayy's "airdrome' at this base The buoys are floating in the northwest arm of the harbor, and at these moorings, sheltered on the sea side by high cliffs, the three seaplanes will ride when they arrive from their first stopping place at Halifax No hangar has been con- structed. The navy has selected for its base perhaps the most primitive spot on the southeast coast.
 Local weather conditions today are typical of Newfoundland. A heavy fog lies over land and water with drizzling rain. The harbor is entirely free of ice, but on the shores of the bay giant ice bergs have sought anchorage. It is thought, however, guardships will be able to make port for fuel and supplies and that it will be Unnecessary to shift the destroyer base to St. Johns.
 A small seaplane brought here by the Aroostook made a flight today, sweeping over the harbor for a preliminary ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
|DOthan Superintendent
 to Aid Government in Vocational Education
Dy Assselatse Prsaa

Dothan. May 3.-P. w. Hodges, su- perintendent of city schools leaves tomorrow for New Orleans to take the position of supervisor of advisement and training with the federal board for vocational education.
 The position has to do largely with providing proper study courses for dis abIed soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
READY TO ACCEPT

Berlin, May 3.--It is learned here that the soviet government at Buda- pest has been in communication with the French mission at Vienna, from which it has received conditions de- manding the immediate equalization of the soviets and the surrender of all arms and ammunition and that Buda- pest be occupied by democratic ad- ministration.
 The soviet envoy replied that he was empowered to accept all these condi- tions. but his counter proposal that the personal safety of the members of the government and their families be guar. anteed was rejected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
General Blatchford
 Sails f0re America
sy Assoeiats1 Prsss

Panama. May s.-Brig. Gen. Richard M. Blatchford, relinquishing command of the Panama canal department. sailed today for New Orleans. Maj Gen. Kase w. Kennedy. his successor. will make no changes in the standing orders pending study of conditions here and in the adjacent districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
TEN INDICTED FOR
 ELECTION FRAUDS
By Asssclated Prsss

Chicago, May S.-The Cook county grand jury today returned indictrrents against 10 persons charged with election frauds in the February mayoralty pri- maries. the accused including three wo- men and six men, precinct judges and clerks of election. It was the first time women had been charged with irregular ities since they obtained suffrage in Illi- nois.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
FRENCH DEMAND CABLE

Paris, May 3.-(Havas.)-La Liberte, in an article on the disposition of the Ger man cables. discussed Friday by the council of three. says the Emden-B Brest and Dakar-Pernambuco cable taken dur ing the war and already connected up with the French system figured among the French demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
FIGHTING NEAR MUNICH

Berne, May 3.-Havas. .)-Desperate fighting between government forces and communists is proceeding north and east of Munich. according to advices received here. Already more than 100 persons are reported to have been killed.
 The red guards, before evacuating Munich, destroyed all documents at police headquarters. wiping out the records of 30 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
Harding Welcomes Iowans
 Rv AasAefataA Rnasa

New York, May Ex-Governor Hard ing of Iowa, accompanied by Adjutant General Lasher, arrived here today to extend an official welcome ito Iowa men of the 16Sth infantry, attached to the Forty-second (Rainbow) division, 5000 of whom are quartered at Camp Upton and others at Camp Merritt. The regiment lost 1900 men at Chateau Thierry and claims more actual fight ing than any other American unit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
Armada Advance Guard
 Reaches Hampton Roads
Dy Aseselat,1 pr.ss

Newport News. Va, May 3-Four ships of the Atlantic fleet, the ad- vance guard of Americas great ar- mada. rAached Hampton Roads tonight. The remaindef gre expected tomorrow as the entire fleet will make York town and HAmpfoq Roads its rendex-s vops 1SIrlHg A6x and 4qne. Ships al- oklshosSs m fsnnSsivsnis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
ITALIANS TO RETURN

by NssUcTdteu FTess
 Paris, Mny 3.-Count Macchi Di Ce1- lere, the Italian ambassndor to the United States, had a conference late today with President Wilson. This ts regarded as an indication that Italy is considering a resumption of her place at the peace conference.
 Neither President Wilson nor the Italian ambassador made my statement regarding the subject under discussion. The interview was sought by Count Macchf Di CeIIere and took place after the regular conference between Presi- dent Wilson and Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
HUNS BARRICADED

yerSailles, May 4-The erection of bar Ficades in the German quarter of Yer mtlles. desfgned to prevent any of the GQrmans from straying off the section ed6igned to them. began this morning. The barricades consist of wooden pal- hGs bound with wire and set upon both nlAoe of the Rue Des Reservoirs, one G1e of which is reserved for the Ger nam while the opposite side has been 31ft freV for residents. Strict control H4n be established at all the exits to prtvent the Germans from going, out of buunds without authority.
 xhAse strict measures were considered 6oG6ooery because of the disinclination of 0ouse of the subordinates in the Cor mn party to obey the regulations pre- ocf11ed for their movements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
THEIss RIVER CROSSED
By AssocIated Presl

Copenhagen, May 3.-The Rumanians yesterday effected crossing of the Theiss river at Szolnok and Tisza- Polgar. according to advices from Budapest. Misskolcz 90 miles north east of Budapest. has been evacu- ated
 Banreve, the main cause of this mil- itary success being lack of discipline by the Hungarian troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04

The Montgomery ship, piloted by Col onel Seth Cook, did not get away until Ills a. m.
 The pouch received here was the same as used between New York and Wash ington when that service was first estab- lished.
 A telegram from Second Assistant Postmaster General Praeger to Postmas- ter Fitzpatrick authorized the addition of Columbus, Ga. to the newly estab- lished route, provided Major Houshton agrees to stop 1t that city.
 The second day of aerial mail service between Macon and Montgomery will be undertaken Monday, when Major L. R.
 Knight, will pilot the Montgomery ship to the Georgia city.
 fOSTMASTERS SEND GREETINGS
 Montgomery, May S.-(Special.) )-Mont- gomery received her first mail over air plane route from Macon, Ga., Saturday afternoon, the government machine bringing one pouch, containing 12 pounds of mail. Almost simultaneously Macon received mail from Montgomery the air plane having left Montgomery Saturday morning at Ills o'clock, arriving in the Georgia city little more than two
 hours later.
 The airplane leaving Macon was 20
 minutes late. However, when the aviator stopped his machine in Montgomery his watch indicated he was 15 seconds be- fore the scheduled time. This record was made possible, it is stated. because of ideal weather.
 Postmaster Fitzpatrick of the Mont gomery office received the following let ter from Postmaster Custis Nottingham of Macon:
 "So recently as to be within the mem ory of those yet living the postal depart ment's offices at Montgomery and
 Macon were separated by POO miles of dirt road and eight days of laborious travel and on yesterday by 200 miles and eight hours of travel. but today. as result of the science of America and
 the progressiveness of the Postmaster General, we are but two hours apart. 'The people of Montgomery and Macon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
TREASURY VIEWING SLOW PROGRESS 0F
 LOAN WITH GRAVE
 CONCERN, REPORT
With Only One Week of the Campaign Remaining and Only 36 Per Cent of
 Quota Raised, Off,
 cials Are Anxious
By Associated Prcss

Washington, May 3.-With two weeks of the Victory Loan campaign gone and only one week remaining, only $1,657,- 979, ,000 has been subscribed, the treasury reported tonight. This is 36.S4 per cent of the $4,500,- 100000 desired.
 Subscriptions and quota percentages by districts arranged in order of per- centaga standings are as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
Domestic Prelates
 Named by the Pope
Uy Asesssais1 ps.sa

Washington. May s.-Pope Benedict has appointed MonsIxnor Dennis o'Connor of New York. the Rev. James q criRin of epltx. h. aud the Rev. 0eorge I NxS1n& el1gsellor Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
TO SUMMON AUSTRIANS
By Associated Press

Paris, May 3.-The council of three has invited the Austrian and Hum garian peace delegates to come to Ver- sailles the week after next to receive the peace terms relating to their re- spective countries, Reuters cOrre- sp0ndent is informed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
DELAY ANTICIPATED
ax A.,,c,.,.s Pres.

London. May S.-It is not improbable the peace treaty will not be ready for presentation to the Germans before the end of next week, says Reuters Paris correspondent, owing to the fact that several questions remain unset tied and also because the actual work ing document is taking more time than had been anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
FRONTIERS CONSIDERED
0y Asseelated Pfess

Paris. May a-(Havas.)-The commits sion on Polish affairs of the peace con- fevence this morning took under consid- eratton the southeastern frontiers of Poland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-04
BUDAPEST IS HELD BY RUMAN|AN ARMY
 IS BERLIN REPORT
Lack of Discipline Among Hungarians Makes Czech Advance Comparatively
 Easy Near Banreve
ax A,,sciatsd Pr,s,

London, May 3.--Thc Rumanian army is reported to have occupied Budapest. according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Berlin.