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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
HENRY FORD JOINS
 SHIP BOARD STAFF
Noted Automobile Manufacturer Now Working for Peace by Aiding
 in Winning War

Washington November 1s-Henry Ford joined the staff of the shipping board today to lend his talent for standardi- zation of production in speeding up the building of merchant fleet He was made a special assistant to Charles Piez, vice president of the boards emergency fleet corporation.
 MT. Ford will begin work next week and will spend most of his time in Wash ington. His particular task will be to in- troduce into shipbuiloing the multiple production methods he has used with such marked success in producing automobiles. He will give especial attention to organ izing the manufacture of ship parts.
 Already MT. Ford has begun to turn over to the government the facilities of his plant at Detroit for the manufac- ture of war materials. His factory is now making 25O0 airplane cylinders, is turning out a large number of parts for liberty motor trucks and soon will be put to making equipment for merchant ships.
 The fleet corporation Is undergoing a complete reorganization with widely known business men in charge of it's chief departments. Other assistants to Mir. Piez are gradually taking over the work heretofore done by naval officers under Rear Admiral Capps. who, though still serving as general manager of the corporation Is limiting his activities to technical matters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Kercnsky said to have fled. leaving army in command of another. Loyal troops being besieged at Moscow by Bolshevikl. Achievements from France and England arriving in Italy daily. Italian lines are holding at most important points. Terry trial postponed. Air board head of British ministry gives up position. CIemcnceau forms ministry with out delay.
 Sale of coaI at prices subject to revision st0pped. .-Citixens of northwest pledge loyal support to government in war. 0-Alabama Baptists pass patriotic resolutions.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Birmingham passes $75.O00 goal in Red Cross campaign. North Alabama towns enthused over elevators. Nine governors invited to good roads banquet. Only 12.OOO tons of coal on hand by local dealers. 8-Woodward company to open short Creek mine.
 FEATURES 4-EditOrial comment. s-society and Dolly Dalrympie. S-SpOrts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
GRAND OPERA AUDIENCE
 SAVED FROM PANIC

Chicago, November 16.-A bomb made Of gas pipe and powder was picked up tonight on the main floor of the Audi toiium theatre, where the opera "Dinorah' was being sung. An incipient panic which followed an unexplained burst of flame was ended by Campaninl swinging the orchestra into the Star Spangled Banner" The bomb was found by fremen seeking the cause of the first flame It consisted of foot of gas pipe, filled with powder and with a fuse at- tached.
 The firemen finally concluded that the flames which caused the first fright had been connected in some way with the bomb, which also emitted noxious odors V vas found near the close of the first
 hile Galli Curci was singing a Breton folk song. Nearly one-third of the patrons left their seats.
 Galli Curci led in the singing of the national anthem, the patrons joining un- til repose was restored.
 Most of the uneasiness was felt on the first floor. The patrons of the boxes were too far away to be included in the rush to the doors, but the ex- citement spread to the stage and 1t was sometime before order was established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
CABINET FORMED BY CLEMENCEAU
 WITHOUT DELAY

Paris. november 16.-M. Clemenceau presented the ministry to President Poinnare at 4:15 o'clock this after noon.
 The Temps financial correspondent says the Bourse was favorably ln- fluenced hy the new ministry and that buying orders were more numerous.
 Much interest attaches to M. Glenn encea1i.s attitude toward the censor ship, he having suffered from its se- verfties to the extrrs of being com pelled 70 change the name of his news paper from the Freeman" to Man Enchained." Although no official an nouncement has yet been made, 1t Is understood the new premier will sup press the censorship entirely, putting newspapers and correspondents on their honor not to infringe rules which will be drawn up for their di rcction an6 any transgression or which will lead to immediate prose- cution.
 The ministry is constructed as follows:
 Premier and minister of war, Georges Clemenceau.
 Minister of foreign affairs, Stephen Pichon.
 Minister of justice, Louis Nail.
 Minister of interior, Jules Pans.
 Minister of finance, Louis Klotz.
 Minister of marine, Georges Leygues.
 Minister of commerce, Etienne Cle- mentel.
 Minister of public works, Albert Cla- veille.
 Minister of munitions, Louis Loucheur.
 Minister of instruction, Louis Lafferre
 Minister of colonies, Henry Simon.
 Captain Andre Tardieu, French high commissioner to the United States, was invited to call on M. Clemenceau, who offered a portfolio to him. Captain Tar dieu replied it was his opinion tha he should not give up his commissioner ship as negotiations under way with the United States should not be interrupted
 The new cabinet with four or five sen ators, 15 deputies, and two who do not belong to Parliament represents a con |centration of the republican groups, ex- cluding the conservatives, royalsts and socialists The radicals predominate with seven portfolios. The radicals ot the left have five, the republicans of the left five, the republican socialists three the union of republicans and redica socialists. two. while two do not belong to any group.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
KING OF BELGIUM
 RECEIVES PARTY OF U. s. CONGRESSMEN

British Front in Belgium, November 16. (By the Associated Press.)-The party of American congressman and dis tinguished private citizens who are vis- iting the western front had the privilege yesterday of being received and enter tained at tea by King Albert of Bel gium. The honor was doubly appreciated because the day was the Kings birth day and throughout the zone of Belgian territory not under German occupancy there were special celebrations in tribute to the sovereign. Z
 The visitors spent yesterday and part of today viewing the Belgian front and this afternoon left for England, having completed highly satisfactory tour of the various allied fighting lines.
 The members of the party who made the trip from Paris to Belgium included Representatives Dill of Washington, chairman; Parker of New Jersey, Taylor of Colorado, Johnson of Washington, Goodwin of Arkansas, Stephens of Ne braska, Timberlake of Colorado, Hicks of New York, and Miller of Washington, to- gether with former Representatives Stout of Montana and Hammond of Nebra ska. Representative Dale of Vermont and for mer Representative Patton of Washing ton were unable to come because of oth- CT engagements, and Senators Kenyon of Iowa and Kendrick of Wyoming, who had joined the party for the visit to the British front and Paris, had left to carry out other urgent duties
 The Belgian authorities had arranged a comprehensive programme for the guests and they were shown the work ings of the military machine from the bases to the trenches. The correspondent found them yesterday at certain avia- tion ground, most enthusiastic over the reception accorded them Nothing was being left undone that could in any way make the visit more satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
SUBMARINE MENACE IS NOT PAST, SAYS
 HEAD.
Sir Eric Geddes Tells Pe0- pie They Should Not Be Too Optimis-
 tic Yet

London, November 16.-In reply to a question in the House of Commons to- day, Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, said:
 "The good return of tonnage sinking by enemy submarines last week, and in deed the comparatively favorable result of the last two months ought not to be taken as indicating that the submarine menace Is thing of the past. or de- feated."
 Sir Eric recalled his recent speech in the House of Commons, in which he said the enemy's attack on British trade was being held but had not been de- feated that the Germans were building submarines faster than the British were destroying them, but that with improved methods, he looked for the eventual de- feat of this menace. He also reminded his hearers he had said mercantile ma rine tonnage was not being maintained against the depredations of submarines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Camp Wheeler Health Conditions Are Better
 Than Represented q
Macon City Hospital Commission Makes Inyesti- gation Following Request of Governor Catts. "N0 Occasion For Alarm" States Report.
 Measles Main Ailment

Macon, Ga, November 16.-Acting on reports of Governor Catts, of Florida yesterday, concerning conditions at Camp Wheeler, the Macon city hospital commission visited the camp today to offer the new city hospital for use of the Thirty-first division.
 After thorough inspection, the com mission tonight issued a statement say ing that conditions were better than expected" and that the officers at the base hospital have arranged to take care of the patients very well"
 'On the whole, the report said, i've were gratified to find conditions very much better than they have been repre- sented. When the measles have run their course we believe the camp will be as healthy as any in the country. There is no occasion for alarm" None of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
WARNING AGAINST SPIES ARE POSTED
 IN ALL SHIPYARDS
Don't Trust Anyone You Don't Know" Is Advice Given to
 Workers

Washington. November 16.-Renewed warnings against spies have been posted at all navy yards and stations. Placards headed Beware of Spies," have been posted reading as follows:
 Don't talk about what you have done or are going to do. The enemy has ears everywhere.
 Don't discuss naval affairs or the movement of ships, their cargoeS or courses with strangers or foreigners.
 Don't trust any one you do not know. Enemy spies at home and abroad will try to draw you into arguments and en- trap you into telling them about the movement of ships, their cargoes, the courses steered and the steps taken to defend our ships.
 Don't forget to report at once any person who tries to get information from you or anyone else in your hearing.
 Don't forget that your want of care may help the enemy and lead to the loss of American ships and the deaths of their crews.
 Secrecy means safety"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Italian Army, Feeling That Help Is Near, Is Show
 ing Strong Front
AUSTRO-GERMANS ARE
 U N ABLE TO FORCE WAY FAR INTO LINE
Invaders Repulsed Every where Except at One Point in North, Where
 They Capture Cismon

London, November 16. The British correspondent accredited to Italian head quarters in a dispatch dated Thursday says:
 Allied achievements are reaching Italy daily in increasing numbers. To save waiting for trains on the congested railway some French troops have been brought across the Alps through the snow-covered passes. The allied troops 2 marching steadily forwa t Ito their appointed places |the Italian scheme of ( fense.
 "Both the British and French trooIs are in high spirits. They are de lighted at the change in scene and over the prospect of new adven ture."
 The Daily Mails correspondent at Italian headquarters, under date of Friday, tells of the grave difficulties of the Italian defenders on the Tren- tino mountain frontier, where the same troops day after day are resist ing the enemy without opportunity for rest, while the Austro-G Germans, having greater reserves, assault in |cessantly with fresh and vigorous troops. Nevertheless, the correspon- dent adds, the main bulwark of the defense remains firm, and presum- ably it will not be long before the al- lied help makes itself apparent
 ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY
 New York. November 16.-From cables received the Associated Press makes the following summary of the news from the various fronts:
 All along the Piave a furious artil- lery action is in progress and Italian airplanes again have come into the fray and are doing notable work in dropping bombs on the enemy lines.
 To the south near the mouth of the Piave, in the region known as the Holland of Italy" Italian engineers have opened the dikes against the enc my forces which crossed the stream at Grisolera, who possibly have been trapped by the thrush of the water. The inundation at all events will make harder the task of the enemy in bring ing up guns with which to shell Venice from the northeast
 The British in Palestine continue to press forward against the Turks. They now have reached a point three miles south of Jaffa and are meeting with only slight resistance. Since the op- erations began. October S1, more than 5000 Turks have been made prisoner. | A new French cabinet has been i formed under the leadership of Georges Clemenceau, one of Frances most virile statesmen. Clemenceau in addition to his post as premier has assumed the portfolio of minister of war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17

cases of illness had been caused by local conditions, the statement said.
 John Gordy of Swainsboro, Ga, mem- Der of headquarters company 122d infan- try, died of pneumonia at the camp to- day. Thirty cases of pneumonia were reported at the hospital tonight There were no deaths from measles.
 Governor Catts yesterday sent tele- grams to Florida senators and to Gov. Hugh Dorsey of Georgia urging that the proper medical treatment and gen. eral care be given to Florida troops at the camp" The governors action followed a meeting of the state board of institutions, of which he is chair man, to which was alleged that there was "an epidemic of measles and pneu . monia at the camp and that the men were insufficiently clothed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
THEDA BARA GIVEN
 LEGAL RIGHT TO
 HER STAGE NAME

New York. November 16.-Theodosia Goodman, who petitioned the court "as an actress who has become celebrated through her own efforts was given the legal right today to use the name Theda Bara both on and off the stage. The change of name was general in the fam fly of the famous motion picture 'vam- pire.' Her father, mother, two sisters and brother also became Baras instead Of Goodmans.
 The petition stated that Miss Bara was lover 21 years of age,' and that she was born in Cincinnati. Her father is na- tive of Chorsel, Poland, while her moth- CT was born in La Chaux De Fouds Switzerland. the daughter of Francois Bara De Coppet It was explained that Bara lis an old family name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
OF GREAT NORTHWEST AFFIRM LOYALTY 10 FLAG Representatives From Six States Meet in St. Paul and Pass Resolutions THRILLING MESSAGE SENT BY PRESIDENT This Is Every Mans War and the Time for Deeds, Sacrifices
 and Service" Says MT.
 Wilson

St. Paul, Minn., November 16.-As a demonstration of the loyalty of and the whole northwest representatives from every county of this state and five other common wealths gathered here tonight and af- firmed their purpose to stand back of the government in it's prosecution of the war against Germany. The au- dience,, -.ough adoption of resolu- tion, | led it's support in deeds sacrifites7and service" as a message from President Wilson, read at the meeting, suggested.
 The message from the President
 was as follows,
 "Nothing could be more signifi-
 cant than your gathering to cx-
 press the loyalty of the great
 northwest. If it were possible, I
 should gladly be. with you. You
 have come together as represen-
 tatives of that western empire in
 which the sons of all sections of
 America and of the stocks of all
 the nations of Europe have made
 the prairie and the forest the
 home of new race and the tenn
 pie of a new faith.
 '.The time has come when that
 home must be protected and that
 faith affirmed in deeds. Sacrifice
 and service must come from every
 class, every profession, every
 party, every race. every creed, every section. This Is not n bank CTS war or farmers war or R
 mnufacturer's war labor ing mans war; 1t is n war for ev- cry straight-out American, wheth- our flag be his by birth or by
 adoption. We are today a nation in
 arms, and we must fight, farm, mine and manufacture, conserve food and fuel, save and spend to the one common purpose.
 "It is to the great northwest
 that the nation looks as once be-
 fore in critical days for that
 steadiness of purpose and firm
 ness of determination which shall
 see this struggle through to n de-
 cision that shall make the masters
 of Germany rue the day they un-
 masked their purpose and chal- lenged our republic."
 T. P. O'Connor. Irish member of thu British Parliament taking as his tex an American flag, which he held il his hand, dwelt on the opportunities afforded emigrants to this country al the basis for loyalty that should b, untarnished by divided allegiance.
 "When a United States senator tell you that the United States went t war to protect intuition manufac turers and the Morgan loans he sland CTS your honor and patriotism" sait Senator Frank B. Kellogg. This | the time to give the lie to that state ment."
 Senator Kellogg declared there wer only two parties in the nation in thi time of war. One is with the natioi and one against he said.
 Germany began to brood over tn world war from the Agadir episode United States Senator Knute Nelson declared. And Germany has beer plotting against us since Admira Dewey called time on Admiral Diet rich in Manila bay" he added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Funeral of John w. Foster
 Is Held in Washington

Washington, November 16.-Funeral Secretary of State and dean of the American diplomatic corps, were. held here today. after which his body was taken to his old home at Evansville. Ind, for burial.
 A distinguished party, headed by President Wilson, attended the services for the man who is conceded to have been the first professional diplomatist produced by the American govern ment
 Secretary and Mrs. Lansing, the lat ter Mir. Fosters daughter. will accom- pany the body to Evansville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17

attack.
 more belated communication dis- matched from Petrograd last Tuesday' contained more hopeful news concern ing Kiev, where it was said the cos sacks and military cadets had galneo control of the city after consideraple fighting, during which the leaders ol the recalcitrants were arrested. MOS COW. however, was partly in the hands of the government troops and partly under the control of the Bolsheviki, the government continues holding the cen tral portion of the city and the BOT sheyiki it's environs. The casualties In Moscow as the result of street fighting were estimated at from TOO to 200O.
 ITALIAN FRONT
 On the Italian front. which IS the only theatre in the world-war where intensive fighting is in progress, the Italians daily continue to stiffen thelr front from the region of Lake Garoa to the Adriatic sea. Nowhere have the Teutonic allies been able to penetrate their front for new gains or great lm- portance. On the other hand their at lacks have met with fierce resistance and ultimate repulse, except In the north where the town of Cismon, on the east bank of the Brenta river, anu several hill positions have been taken by the invaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
U. s. Marshal Finds Flag Displayed by Interned
 German Was Only 4x6

Asheville, N. C.. November 16.-Uni- ted States Marshal c. A. Webb stated today that he investigated the report of German flag flying over the Hot Springs internment station. where there are 1565 German sailors, and found that the flag, four by six inches, was on the back of a chair in the yard near the officers camp. It was so small that the guard had not no- ticed it. As soon as the flag was dis covered by an engineer passing the station on his engine the flag was re- moved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
Former German Cruiser
 Goeben Hit by Air Bomb
 and Explosion Caused

London, November 16.-During a re- cent air raid over the Gallipoli penin- sula and Constaninople by British na- val aviators, the former German cruiser Goeben. now the Turkish war ship Sultan Selim, was hit and a large explosion caused, it was officially an nounced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
General DukhOnin Assumes Command of Forces Op- posed 10 Lenine and
 Trotzky, FoUoWlng De-
 feat Near Petr0grdd
KERENsKY,s FLIGHT REPORTED

Petcgrad temporarily
  who reported to have fled disguised sailor. members of Keens staf hs
 
  officers against Petrograd but whhe ard Kerensky patriotic Speeches kenskys had outskirts of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17

Petrograd Novemh i6-Seven thousand military cadets and 5000 troops obeseged in the Kremn at Moscow by 1s90o Boshevs who battering the ancient walls and buildings eavy artillery according to well authenticat ed report ,gu* ived this afternoon The gov troops said to have fairly plentiful supply of food and ammunition and be capable of holding out for some days
 According wholesale footing and burning there have exaggerated firing throughout the city, but aside from been little damage done 
 the instruction is estimated at from to
 Kremln
  arriving he s toward Moscow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
By the Associated Press

from Peograd last morning reia Kerensky premier of the
 
 endeavorng march TsarskoSo ,n were compelled Gachn they started for the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-11-07
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM

N. B.-Following schedule figures
published only AS information. Not
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station. Alex.
andria:
4:27 i. m, Daily-~Memphis Spec
ial. Sleeping cars and c"aches for
L~ynchburg, Roanoke, Knoxville,
Chattanooga, Nashville, Memphis,
Washington sleeping al open after
1000 p. m. Dining car
7:i7 q. m, Daily-Lneal 10 liar
~risonburg. Buffet parlor car.
SIT o. M, Daily-l.Ocal to sta
| tons between Manassas and Char
| lottesville and limited beyond to At
Ianta. Coaches only. ;.
OH 4. m, :Daiiy--U. S. fast mail.
Coaches. and sleeping cars TO Char
lotte, Atlanta; Birmingham, New
Orleans. Sleeping a Salisbury to
Asheville. Dining q I.
4:02 p. NJ, Daily except Sunday.
Local to H~arrisonburg. Buffet par
:lor car.
4:22 p. NJ, Daily-Local to Char
~Iottesyille. Parlor car to Warrenton,
daily except Sunday.
5:l2 p. M, Daily-Birmingham
Special. Coaches and sleeping ears
to Atlanta and Birmingham. Dining
car: Daily tourist car to California.
5:22 p. M, Daily except Sunday
II ocal for Warrenton.
: III p. M, Daily--Augusta Spec
ial. Coaches and sleeping cars to
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Sleeping cars to Asheville.
Dining ear
1902 p. m, Daily-Washington g.
Chattanooga Limited. Via Lynch
burg). Coaches and sleeping cars to
Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga,
New Orleans. Dining car.
HOP p. m. Daily-New York &
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
train. Club and Observation cars to
Atlanta and New: Orleans. Sleeping
car to Macon Dining car.
s D. SHELTON.
Union Ticket Agent. Alexandria, Va.
2. II. DeBUTTS,
Division Passenger Agent, Washing
ton, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-11-07
Washington Southern Ry.

oCiltuule III SheSt July =, iSlIs
For Washington and points north
daily 8:O8, S:23, 1913, 1898, 1916 a.
M. t2:Ol, l:2S, 2:30, Through train
for New. York, via p. II. r. J:14,
5.53,, 1923. 1888 p. m.
Saturdays only, l:lN p. m, and
Sundays only 8:0S p. m
For Fredericksburg Richmond and
points south at 4:37.!i7:52 Nocal) and
s:47, q. m. 1916, 1922, 1892, SIT
(local) TOP, 9:4I p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico at
ll:l8 i. m. daily and 2:15 p, M. Sat
urdays. Night train leaves 1880 y.
nj. daily for stations Lorton to Fred
crickI'urg Inclusive.
NOTE-Times Of arrival and de-
parture and connections not guaran-
ta:;.