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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
Governor Harding Of
Panama Canal Zone
Called to Washington

An Atlantic Port, December 81.
Lieut. Col. Chester Harding, governor
of the Panama canal zone. arrived
here today en- route to Washington,
where he said he was to appear be-}
fore the congressional appropriations
committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
Chairman Hurley Assumes
Full Responsibility for
Success or Failure
SENATE COMMITTEE
TOLD OF DELAYS
Cause of All Trouble Said to Have
Been Due to Dual Authority,
Which Has Now Been
Eliminated

Washington. December 21.-Ful1 re-
sponsibiIity for the success failure
OF the governments shipbuiIding pro-
gramme was sbOuidered today by
Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board, testifying at the Senate COM
merce committees Investigation of de-
lays In ship construction.
Called as the first witness in the in
quiry, Mr.. Hurley admitted that there
have been delays but declared that the
recent reorganization of the board S
emergency fleet corporation for the first
time gives the chairman OF the board
proper authority and fixes responsibility
where it belongs. The dual organization
of the board and the corporation. he
said, has been done aw-.y with and the
present general manager of the corpora
ton answers freely to the chairman.
PRESENT PLAN BEST
1.-THE present organization, Mr. Hur-
ley said, lis the only way that ships
can be built. We do not need more
additional legislation. If the head of the
institution does not build ships it is be-
cause of his inefficieney and not be.
cause of faults of the organization"
From Mr.. Hurley and from John A.
Donald, who has been memne- of the
board since its creation the committee
drew long story of the troubles of the
board and the fleet corporation. starting
with the row at the outset between Viii
liam Denman, first chairman of the board
and Major General Goethd,s, first gen.
eral manager of the fleet corporation.
OTHER FACTORS OF DELAY
Besides organization faults, factors
which have contributed to the delay in
ley as the navy's utilization of shpbuild-
ing facilities, labor troubles, lack OF
housing for workers, the necessity OF
building new shipyards and changes ii
specifications Of ships.
The changes in specifications were
made in wooden vessels. two months ago
after some of them already were undel
construction. They were made, Mr.. Hur-
ley said, by Admiral Caps and his staff
Of designers when it became apparent
that the ships as contracted for origin
ally needed larger timbers to strengthen
them.
The labor situation. Mr.. Hurley said is
improving and the shipping board, in
cooperation with the war and navy de-
partments and the council of national de-
Tense. is working on comprehensive
housing PLAN
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
Cotton Belt Grants Raise

St Louis December 21.-An increase
of rs per cent in the wages of rail-
way clerks and photographers has been
granted by the st. Louis Southwest
ern railway Cotton BelD. The in
crease is effective January l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
Wrestler Joins Army

Camp Dodge, Ia, December 21.-Earl
Caddock Of Anita, Ia. claimant to the
worlds wrestling championship, today
donned the uniform of a private in the
national army.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
FIGHTING IN PETROGRAD

petrograd Thursday. December 2o.-In-
cessant fighting has occurred in many
parts of Petrogradd, in connection with
the efforts to check drunkenness and
preventing the raiding of wine cellars.
4 mob raided one dstillery where Is SOL
diers drank themselves to death. Fif-
teen persons were killed and wounded
when an armored motor car attacked'eh1e
distillery, which was set on fire. the
fire department was prevented from ex-
tinguishing the blaze by rowdies ana
many persons were burned before the
situation was brought under control. -
The streets are running with wine In
many sections where the soldiers arr
pumping wine out of the cellars TO pre-
vent disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
RED CROSS ACTIVE

Rome. Thursday, December 20.
'.fhe American Red Cross has spent
to date 11,0oO,,0oo lire to aid refugees
and the injured in italian territory,
said Major Grayson Murphy, head of
the American Red Cross commission to
Europe, today. THE American Red
Cross flags are now flying over the
Italian front and over many interior
hospitals" he added
The American Red Cross, co-operat-
ing with the italian organization, has
donated a million lire to replace ma
terial lost during the retreat of the
Italians and also to construct nine
new field hospitals and front base hos
pitalS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
People of Berlin Enthusias-
tic When Kaiser's Dele
gates Go to Conference
TURK AMBASSADOR
HEADS NEGOTIATORS
Won Hertling, Imperial Chancellor,
Receives Representatives From
All Reichstag Parties-Inde-
pendent Socialists Present

London, December 21.-It is reported
unofficially that the Germans have
rejected the Russian peace terms, the
Petrograd correspondent of the EU-
change Telegraph company wires, I'M
der date of Thursday.
London, December 21.-Dr. Richard
Won Kuehlmann. the German foreign
secretary, with an important staff, left
Berlin yesterday for Brest-Litovsk
amid scenes of enthusiasm, the crowds
singing the national anthem and rails
ing shouts of Bring us a strong
peace"
1t is said the peace negotiations will
be under the presidency of Ibrahim
Haiku Pasha, the Turkish ambassador
to Berlin, and dean of the Berlin dip
lomatic corps. The Bulgarian dele
gates include Minister of Justice Popoff
and M. Kosseff, chief of the foreign Of
fee.
While the peace delegates are as
sembling, the activity at Petrograd of
a number of German and Austrian Of
ficers apparently is causing heartburn
ings. Circulars have been spread alleg
ing that the council of soldiers and
workmen's delegates is in negotiation
with the officers. The Pravda, the Boil
shevik organ, prints an unqualified de-
NAL and makes a counter charge
against the constitutional democrats,
claiming that they are trying to un-
dermine Trotzky and Lenine.
The Pravda further appeals to the
workmen to defeat the attempt of the
constitutional democrats to place Rus
STA under the control of German i'm
perialism.
Amsterdam, December 21.-Count Won
Hertling, the imperial German chan
cellor yesterday received representa-
tives of all the Reichstag parties with
whom he had confidential discussion
on the situation caused by the opening
of peace negotiations with Russia. The
chancellor announced, according to an
official Berlin dispatch, that the en-
peror had authorized him to conclude
peace, and he had5charged FoFeign1Sec-
rotary Won Kuehlmann to conduct the
negotiations.
According to the newspapers the in
dependent socialists were represented
at the meeting by Deputy Haase This
is the first time since the foundation of
the party that it has had direct inter-
course with the German government.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
PEASANT CONGRESS PROTESTS


New York, December 2l.-A cablegram
saying that the peasant congress in Rus
STA adopted a resolution protesting
against the policy of the Bolshevikh IN
arresting members of the constituent
assembly Vas received here today oy
the Jewish Daily Forward, from its PEI
trograd correspondent The message
reads:
"A very important sitting of the peas
ant congress was held today. Premier
Lenine in person addressed the congress,
and in a lengthy speech defended the
attitude Of the Bolsheyiki toward the
constituent assembly. He justified the
answer Of the members Of the assembly
and said that the labor council ought
to be considered the highest authority
Notwithstanding Lenine's presence,
the congress passed resolution pro-
testing against the policy of the Bolshe-
wiki with vote of $50 TO 32l-"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
TOWN ON FIRE

The Terek and Kuban Cossacks are re-
ported to be experiencing trouble in
their own territories, the hill tribes of
the northern Caucasus having risen. 1t
is also said that some of the Cossacks
in the Don territory are dissatisfied with
their leaders and are being won over by
the propaganda of the extremists.
Combating reports in circulation that
the Bolshevik commissioners have re-
fused to convene the constituent assem-
bly,, Moses Uritzky commissioner fer
elections to the assembly, has issued
manifesto in which he gives assurances
that the assembly will be summoned as
soon as the 400 deputies have registered
themselves at his bureau.
1t is said that great majority of stat
liable property has been taken from
houses of the rich in Petrograd by the
rnobs that have been searching fer,
liquor. Among the buildings sacked is
the palace of Grand Duchess Marie Paw
Iowa. widow of Grand Duke Vladimir
Special dispatches say that the plum
dered people are absolutely without re-
dress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
ITALIANS RETAKE
PART OF GROUND
LOST TO INVADERS
AT MONTE ASOLONE
Gains Are Held in Spite OF
Violent Fire From
Enemy
ARTILLERY ACTIVE
ON FRENCH FRONT
SAYS PARIS REPORT
Bombs Dropped on German
Works Behind Lines by
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Hits Secured

Rome, December 21.-A
considerable portion Of the
ground gained by the enemy
on Tuesday in the region Of
Monte Asolone, on the north
ern front, east Of the Brenta
river, has been retaken by the
Italians, the war office an
nounces.
The positions regained by
Italians were held despite the
most violent fire from the en-
envy artillery.
Paris, December 21.-Active artil-
lery fighting on the Verdun front,
east of the Muese, is reported by the
war office. The artillery is active
also at points on the eastern end of
the line, especially in the vicinity of
hartsmanns-W eilerkopf and east of
Thanh
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
BERLIN STATEMENT

Berlin, December 21.-(Via London.)
Seven Italian attacks against the re-
Gently captured Austro- German posi-
tions in the region of Monte Asolone
yesterday were repulsed, the war Of
flee reports. Italian efforts to advance
at other points on the northern front
also are said to have failed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-22
They Seem Determined Not
to Recognize Bolshevik
Government
|INCESSANT FIGHTING
AND LOOTING IN
RUSSIAN CAPITAL
Mobs Continue to Sack
Homes of the Rich in
Their Search for
Wine

London, December 21.-The
Rada, the governing body OF
the Ukraine, apparently IS
maintaining its determined
stand toward the Bolshevik
government. 1t is expected
that it has converted its SYM
pathies with the movement OF
General Kaledines, the Cos
sack leader, into a definite al
lance.
Advices received from Russia are
to the effect that the Bolshevik COM
missioners, after receiving the Rada's
rejection of the Bolshevik ultimatum,
sent another one, giving the Ukraine
an additional az hours in which to re-
consider its refusal to acquiesce in
the demands of the Bolshevik govern
ment.
Another report received here says that
| Odessa now has definitely gone over to
| the side of the Ukraine. Details of the
| capture of the Rostov- Don, printed in
Petrograd show there were six days OF
fighting before the cossacks entered the
town last Saturday. The Red Guards
lost 800 men killed and 1000 wounded in
! the fighting. The Cossacks gave short
shrift to the Red Guards. whom they
| hate. The Bolsheyik chiefs fled from
the town on board warships The cruiser
Kolkvida (kolchidaD grounded in the
river and was destroyed by the cossaek
artillery.
There has been no important fighting
at Nakhitchevan, province of the Don,
where the Bolshevik troops have frat=r-
nized with the Cossacks. A clash has
| occurred between the Bolsheyiki and
Ukranians at Bolgard, Bessaradia. The
| town is on fire.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
Regular Semi Monthly Meeting Of The
CITY Council Last Night.

At the regular semi-monthly meeting
of the City Council last night, Mayor
Clayton l.. Hanes, and Councilmen O..
M. Darlington, A. D Mahoney, w. B..
Alder, S. Lee Phillips, w. II. Ander-
son, Dewitt C. Strider and A. M. s.
Morgan were present
Mr.. j. F. linn was granted permits
sion to install gasoline pump in front
of his garage on north Mildred street.
The Chairman of the Street Commit
tee was directed to notify Messrs. c.
F. Wall, R. Ii, Phillips. j. N. Zinn, w.
C. Clipp and Judge Frsnk Beckwith
that if they do not proceed to lay pave
ments heretofore ordered in front OF
their properties within ten days the
committee will proceed to lay the sa m
1t was ordered that the property
owners on the east eide of north San
uel street from First Avenue to Mr.. j
N. Zihn's property be Motif d to LAY
concrete pavements in front of thei
property.
MIR. E. E. Cooke, Chief of the Fir,
Department, appeared before the Coun
ell and presented a petition from III
Independent and Citizen Fire Compan
les asking for six hundred feet of nev
hose and that certain improvements b.
made in the fire p uss. Matter of hos
was referred to arket House Commit
tee and matter of the fire plugs to tn
Street Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
A Charles Town Mans Experience.

Can you doubt the evidence of this
Charles Town Citizen2
You can verify Charles Town en-
dorsement Read this.
c. ]. Cullers. prop, grocery, SIS
w. Washington ST., Cha les Towa,
says. 81 was troubled off and on
for some time with dull pains across
the small of my back. My back fel4
lame and sore and when <bent over.
it was hard work for me to straight
ten up again. | couldn't stand fo- any
length OF time without feeling the
pain and nights my bask often bother
ed me $50 much that | couldn't rest
comfortably Mornings | was more
tired than when | went to bed The
kidney secretions were unnatural and
irregular in passage / finally got
Doan's Kidney Pills at Brown &
Hooff's Drug Store, and after taking
them for few days, | noticed i'm
provement. After continu ID use the
pains IN my back left and the kid
ney :secretlons became normal I"
Statement given December y. 1902 i
LATER TESTIMONY.
On December Is, 1916, Mr.. Cullers
said. Although / have but lit.te
need Of kidney medicine now.
find 1t necessary to take Doan's Kid
ney Pals some times. always re-
celve the same. good results"
SOC, at all dealers Foster-MJl-
burn Co, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
Jefferson County Boys To Be In the
Artillery.

Jefferson county boys in the new
National Army will be assigned to
the light field artillery branch of the
service. This announcement was
made by Lieutenant Colonel Waldron
who received the three Jefferson coun-
ty boys arriving at Camp Lee, Peters
burg, Va, on Tuesday, Sept. 4th.
On Thursday next, September 20,
the second contingent of Jefferson
County boys will leave for the mobili-
cation camp. They will assemble in
Charles Town Thursday at 8 a. M,
road fer Washington Thursday after
noon on the 1:55 train. From there
they will proceed to Camp Lee, near
Petersburg, Va.
There are twenty-three men in the
list for mobilization tomorrow Their
names: Ira Titus Lowe, Charles
James Butts, Lester Lee Bowers, For
rest Elliott Watson, Harry Turner
Underwood, Raymond Wisler Miller,
Benjamin William Hoffman, John
Lacy Webster, Geo, T. w. Gordon,
James Edward Miller, George VIM.
Crawford, Norman f. Johnson, Char
les N. Alexander, Howard E. Shrek,
John Randolph Lewis, Nelson Taylor
Snyder, Jr., Clarence B. Eaton, Bush
rod Penwell, Stanley Palmer Hunt,
Harry Eugene Painter, Washington
Grover Banks, Edward Earl Henkle,
and Robert c. Moler.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
Special Meeting Of The County Court
YESTERDAY.

The Jefferson County Court held
Special session yesterday, with
President OF the Court NJ R Roberts,
and Commissioners D4n.el Heflebower
c. c. Henkle, Charles H. Moore and
Char.es d. Wysong present.
John Pofterfleid, Agent exhib ted to
the Court a receipt from ] w Card
ner, Elk Sheriff of Jefferson County
for S63zS, closing the account OF
Porterfield and Alexander agent 70.
Jefferson County bonds.
John Porterfield, having been pre-
vious-y appointed by the Cou Agea.
for the sale and exchange of per-
cent, for per cent Jefferson County
Bonds, submitted report showing the
amount of bonds handled by him, and
leaving bonds to the amount OF
S14 900 for exchange or sale.
The Court destroyed by burning
81 100 worth of cancelled bonds, re-
turned by Mr. Porterfieid.
Mr.. I. A. Mullett, of the firm 81
A. B. Mullett & CO., was before the
Court and discussed sundry matters
connected with the construction Of
The new jail.
Ex-sheriff ]. w Gardner sub
nlitted his report to the Court, and II
was ordered that h pay over balances
shown to Charles T. Engle, present
Sheriff, and that he be properly de-
bited with same according to law.
1t was ordered that John H. Smith
be stopped from conducting dis
orderly dances at his residene east
of Charles Town
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
Children CRY
FOR FLETCHER'S
G a s TO RIA
Mrs. J. ". Riley Dies in Baltimore.

Mrs. Rebehca H. Riley. wife of Mr.
James w. Rieley, died at the Uni n
Protestant Infrmary, Baltmo-e.
where she had gone for a surg c
operation nearly two weeks tefarr.
The trip to Baltimore was resorted to
in the hope that surgical treatment
might in some measure restore her
feeble body to better health, but all
was vain. Hers was a beautiful life
spent in loving devotion to her kindred
and in firm adherence to her friends.
Mrs. Rely was daughter of the late
Joseph Crane, who lived near Charles
Town, and who was elected sheriff of
this county in 1860, the advent of the
Civil War preventing him from serv-
ing more than portion of his term.
Mrs. Rely leaves her husband, four
sisters and tive brothers. One sister,
Mrs. Kate Lucas, resides in Balti-
more; one Miss Mary NJ. Crane, in
New York, and two, Mrs Martha Bell
and Miss Jennie Crane, in Staunton,
Va. The brothers live in the West:
James C. Crane, at Dexter, Mo-, and
Edward, in the state of Washington
The remains were brought here on
Wednesday. On Thursday afternoon,
the funeral service conducted by the
Rector Rev. ]. S. Alfriend, was held
in Zion P Z. Church. The interment
was in the churchyard.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
Great HagerStOWn Interstate Fair.

Patriotism charges the atmosphere
We are at war with mighty nation
today, and every true-hearted Amer
lean, be he of whatever lineage, stands
ready to do his bit to save our be-
loved land from the ravages of a
jealous, envious foe.
The spirit OF war and patriotism S
impregnated the big FAIR Of 1917,
making its presence known in hun
dred ways II will be a cheer =, 10 a
crowd that will gather within our
gates on those tour days gathering
of Americans who will mingle in JOY
and understanding such as has never
been felt before.
Let US take this time to urge upon
you the necessity sof devotion to
America, the need of conservation, t e
demand of upright dealing with your
neighbor, to the end that we may all
fight together in one way or another
to win this great ght for freedom d
characterization of the entire word.
Come to the Fair prepared to learn
how to do Your Bit,r Oct o,1011.
and 18th.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
Jefferson County Soldier Boys To Be
Given Biz Send-0f.

Arrangements are being made to
give the Jefferson County Boys who
leave next Thursday to join the New
National Army at Camp Lee, at Peters
burg, Va, big Send-off.
Everybody is invited to assemble
at the Court House Corner in Charles
Town al II clock Thursday morning,
where the Soldier Boys will be as
sembled, and after music by the band,
Col r. P. Chew, the weli-known gal
lent and elegant Veteran of the war
between the States, who took prom
inent part IN proving to the world
that American Valor is second to
none in the history of the world, will
make an address to the new Recruits
after which the Soldier Boys and
one member of their families will be
given a dinner in Rouss Hall, after
which they will march to the train
headed blythe band
1t is hoped that all who can will
be present, and help make. it mon
ster demonstration in honor of the
Boys who are leaving to fight the
battles of their country against the
pretentions of foreign foe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
The partially decomposed body of a

The partially decomposed body of a
man was found Thursday morning in
the lake above the Pulp mill at Har-
pers Ferry. He was thought to be the
man who crossed the Maryland bridge
to this side the evening previous, claim
ing to be looking for work. An in
quest was held by esquire" Nichols,
who upon examination found his
scalp torn from his head, theonly ap-
parent injury about the man. 1t was
thought probably to have happened by
the man stepping off the trestle onto
a pier supporting the bridge and fail
ing to stoop low enough, the step on
thefront of the engine of the passing
train, took off the top of his head
plunging him into the water. A pen
knife, watch, soap and towel were the
only articles upon his person. He was
buried in the potter's field by J. l..
Daley 4 Sons, undertakes at the in
stance of the railroad company.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
.Anx sRTIsspLerrEPs.

List Of .e'ters remaining in she Post; i!j,, al
CHARLES Town. Jefferson County W Va. on
saturday, Sept. F,'a17 Persons calling f,r
same Will be required to pay one cent for
each lettc'
Mrs. F. H. Badleere, Miss NJ E
Beck, Mrs. D. Caldwell, letters.
NJ S. r. w. Edmu Ids, Mrs Matte lack
son, Mrs. A. F. Laughton, Miss Bes-
sic Murry, Mrs. Ida Sparks, Miss
Virginia Smallwood, Mrs Lula Sutton.
Miss Thosnhilf, Miss Virginia Wilson,
B. F. Bell, JOS S. Conell, Charlie Click
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Davis, Arthur f
Fowler, Col. A. L. Goodloe, Column
bus Jones, Crawford Lacy, Jack O.
Lauglin, G. A. Porter, F. w. Suder,
Rev. F. Thomas, Guy Warner, Rob..
Lockhart.
The above set'ers. il not called for within
nfteen days, viii be stni 10 the dead letter
Office. Persoss calling for hem win please
s.y that they ere adse-tis-r
sc. YOUNG, P. ",
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1917-09-18
From HaTpeTs Ferry and Bolivar.

September is the first month of An.
'tumn and there may be seen a touch OF
the first melancholy season. The
Sassafras trees. the first to turn, are
showing few crimson leaves. The
Virginia Creeper and Sumac are begin
ing to color the fence corners and
heugerows.
DR.. Grayson, physician to President
Wilson. spent the weekend here at the
Hill Top recently.
Mr.. r. H. Bartons family who have
been living in Mr.. w. L. Erwins house
on Camp Hill. will more to Pennsyl-
vania. Mr.. Barton who has been con-
nected with the Northern Virginia
Power Company will be Superintendent
of the Beachly Mine. Those who have
made the acquaintance of the family
regret their going.
Mrs. Florence Kirwin who has been
visiting her sisters, Mrs. Henry DAME,
and Miss Alvernon Cross.
Mr.. Willis Cross has returned to New
York.
Mrs. Doctor Redman, of Upton, Mo-.
is visiting her niece, Mrs Emory Elder.
Mrs. Redman who was Miss Sallie
Cockerel is the sister of Messrs. Mag.
nus and Thomas Cockerel.
Miss Anna Rider, of Halltown is
teaching in the Harpers Ferry School.