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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
WAR SECRETARY
TO
ANSWER CRITICS
Baker Will Appear Before
the Senate Investigating
Committee and Defend
His Course in War.

Washington. Dec. 24.-Secretary Ba-
ker is preparing to answer critics of
the war department before the senate
military probe committee.
His testimony will show, administra-
ton officials declare, remark able
progress in all the war work on the
face of unusual conditions"
Despite vigorous criticism Of Chief
of Ordnance Crozier, Quartermaster
General Sharpe and Baker himself by
witnesses before the committee, Presi-
dent Wilson and heads of the war
navy and shipping department are op-
timistic at the developments in the diff
ferent congressional Investigations II
was officially stated today. Baker will
appear in person probably late this
week when the military probers resume
operations.
Secretary Baker declined to discuss
Colonel Lewis charges against Gen.
eral Crozier, ordnance chief. and the
system Lewis called "Crozierism."
DEPARTMENTS ATTITUDE.
The department attitude, which
probably will reveal itself in Bakers
testimony, as follows:
Sufficient machine guns will be
ready when needed 1t is not true
that the Browning machine gun has
never had test. as Lewis claimed.
1t was tested in Springfield last
spring and found to work better
than other guns because of
greater play in mechanism.
Lewis statements are regarded
as the outgrowth of personal
feud.
While the senate investigation
has made it appear this govern
ment is borrowing from the de-
pleted French supply, the fact is
the United States is sending over
gun castings and parts for use in
French factories.
The main lack in the ordnance
situation is that of heavy artillery
Colonel Lewis claim that PERISH
ing's men are short of rifles is un-
true. The Pershing force is sup
piled with five rifles per man.
ELIMINATING DELAYS.
As for claims of red tape hamperin,
work, the departments answer is tina
it has been for some time trying t.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
lAEE lTAEN
WEI WH E79s 1f7[9 ]iod7 @W
a

Forecast for Boise and vicinity
Probably rain or snow tonight and
Tuesday; colder tonight.
For Idaho: Tonight and Tuesday
fair north, probably rain or snow south
portion. Colder tonight south portion
Highest temperature yesterday. So;
lowest temperature tbs morning. 70:
mean temperature yesterday, ~.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
MANY KILLED IN WRECK.

Pittsburg, Dec. 24.-Seventeen
persons were reported killed here
this afternoon when a Knoxville
trolley car jumped the track at
the south end of the tunnel at
Water street and plunged over an
embankment. Nearly two score
were injured. many Of them SER
iously.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
AMERICANS LOST AT SEA.

Washington. Dc. 24.-.The sea has
claimed two more American sailors.
Leo B. Murphy. oruvilie. Cal, and
George o. X. vidahi. Arlington, N. J.,
second class seaman. were lost over.
board from . transport Dec IL. ~
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
FEuo CAUSES -FOUR DEATHS.

Breden, w. Va, Dec. PA feud
breaking out here today between
the Marcum and Dingess families.
resulted in the death of four men
and the serious injury of one
woman. Charles Dingess is said
to have entered the Wade Fl.
Marcum home and killed Marcum
and his two sons. Mrs. Marcum
then opened fire on Dingess and
wounded.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS.

With the British
modern wise men of the east following the Of Bethlehem
holding
via Holland report Belgium seehng
front.
This Christmas therefore
incet the rt of Christ
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24

Chancellor Hertlings Russian
peace program. according to Ber-
lin dispatch today. Details Of the
plan was withheld.
London. Dec. 24.-"Russia's Bolshe-
wiki are dreaming the fantastic night
mare of peace at Brest- -Litovsk, while
fighting desperately at home to retain
control according to latest dispatches
today.
Petrograd was reported in almost a
reign of terror. Soldiers from the gar
risons, drunk with wine from looted
shops, indulgeh in the widest .rioting
in the streets Firing of machine guns
and rifles was constant.
The soldiers formed regular skir-
mish line in the Marie theater square.
and were not dispersed until after Wig
orous fighting in which Bolshevfki
guards ran down scores under armored
motor cars.
The disorder was reported still con-
tinuing.
MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED.
Moscow dispatches reported de-
claration of martial law by the cos
sacks. General Kaledine formally re-
tired from his place as military die
tator of the revolt against the Bolshe-
Wiki. urging choice by the rebels of
government which would be repre-
sentative of the whole people.
In the meantime the BolshevikI
delegates to the peace congress at
Brest-Litovsk were endeavoring to
patch up some sort Of an understand
ing with the Germans. Reports showed
the whole program of mo annexations
and no indemnities" had been outlined
to the sitting by the Bolsheviki re-
representatives. and that the Germans
had promised to examine 1t. German
Foreign Minister Won Kuehlmann
opened the meeting with a speech urg-
ing peace. To London, the most sig
nificant phrases in that address was
the Teuton minister's declaration.
MY idea is to fix the important con-
ditions for peaceful and neighborly in
tercourse, especially in the cultural and
economic sense."
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph company reported
Kaiser Wilhelm as preparing to go to
| Brest -Litovsk in case of an agreement
between Russian and German delegates
and as urging a conference between
! all the sovericgns of Europe to dis
cuss general peace.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
B elgiu171 See thinq
With Troops Bound
+ or Western Front

Signs of Unusual Movements Under Way and British
Prepare to Meet the Expected Blow-Tommies Will
Play Santa Claus for the Fourth Time in the War
Stricken Region of France, After Which He Will Con
tnue to Fight the Cause of All His Troubles
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
ARGENTINE WILL NOT ACT.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 24.-Argen-
tina will not proceed further
against Germany-even in view Of
the latest and most sensational
Luxburg disclosures. IL reliable.
unofficial opinion today is to be
committee, composed of prominent
pro ALLY Argentines. was prepared
today to circulate a resolution de-
manding resignation of President
Irigoyen. No one. however ex-
pected Irigoyen would resign.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
SOCIALISTS MAY
BE REQUIRED TO
STOP ASSEMBLING

Washington, Dec. 24-"Serious diff
ficulties" between the imperial Ger
man government and the majority So
cialists have resulted from the conclu-
sion of an armistice with Russian Max
imalists, the committee on public in
formation learned today in radio
message from Lyons, France.
German military authorities. the
message says, are strongly opposing
Socialist assemblies and are doing all
within their power to thwart an ex-
pansion Of the Socialist movement
The message Is quoted from Zurich
dispatches to French news agency:
Word comes from Berlin that the
conclusion of the armistice with the
Maximalsts has as first effect, pro-
duced serious difficulties between the
imperial government and the majority
Socialists. The latter In fact advertise
openly their ideas about peace condi-
tions and those tendencies Of which
the pan -Germanists and the militarists
complain. Numberless incidents have
occurred. The prohibiting of the meet
ing arranged for last Sunday in Berlin
by the majorists is not an isolated
case.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
] WItH HNe rIrIeS per man.
ELIMINATING DELAYS.

work, the departments answer is that
it has been for some time trying to
eliminate delays and that its new war
council is striving to coordinate rela-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
ABUSES ALLEGED.

The communication of the Socialist
party in the protest that was ad-
dressed to the imperial chancellor men
toned large number of abuses COM
mitted by militarsts against the right
of holding meetings. The pan German
lists, on the other hand, reproach the
Social-Democrat majority for their
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24
While Bolsheviki Arranges
Peace With German, It Is
Unable to Maintain It at
Home.
Delegates at Brest- Litovsk
Endeavoring to Patch Up
Some Sort of Understand
ing-The Russians Out
line Their Program.
PROGRAM APPROVED.

Amsterdam. Dec. 24.-The Ger
man federal council has approved
Chancellor Hertling's Russian
peace program, according to a Ber-
lin dispatch today. Details Of the
plan was withheld.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-24

Continued on Page Two)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
Tews to Observe
Day of Atonement
Yom Kippus Ser0ices viii Be
Held Tuesday Eucning and
All Day Wednesday.

Yom Kippur. the day OF atonement.
theS hottest and most solemn day In
the Jewish calendar, which begins on
the eve Of September % and continues
till the eve of September 26. will be
celebrated by the Jews all over the
country with fasting and fervent
prayer that continues for twenty-four
hours. At Both Ahabah Temple,
Rabbi L. n. Calisch will conduct the
services both Tuesday evening and
Wednesday all day. assisted by Charles
Hutaler. Rev. C. Mcavedorf will con-
duct tho services at Sir Moses Monte
fore congregation.
No matter how far the Jew may
have departed from his religion. this
is one day that causes him to reflect
and pray that the Almighty God for
give him of his sins and help him to
lead better life during the coming
year; 1T is the searching of the heart
to find association with the God Of the
Universe.
In Biblical times the people tasted
and afflicted themselves. while the
high priest made atonement for the
whole house of Israel, but in modern
times each jew fasts and prays for
the forgiveness of his sin. During
the twenty-four hours every Jew is
SNPcSASu W dllSHu ItllRtOuS services,
abstain from food or drink and from
all pleasures. and give his heart and
mind over to God on this most holy
day. The Jew must realize that the
only true repentance comes through
change OF heart and an effort to do
better. Each person stands before
God and attempts to make his record
clean and promises to live a better
life, life filed with mercy, with
sympathy for his fellow beings and a
lie given to charity and to serving
God.
An important feature of Yom Kippur
is the memorial service. during which
men and women should think of the
dear departed ones and of tho other
good men and women who have served
mankind.
fom Kippur this year will bring
more sorrow TO the heart of the Jew.
because he realizes that many of his
coreiigionists are In training cnmns
preparing for the great war and thns
can not observe the holiday in a f,ttinp
manner. Even IL they are allowed -
DAY to themselves 1t causes the lew
at home to think Of tho horrors NJ
war and beg the omnipotent God ~
let the day of peace rule over the
world once more.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
WANTS SURVEY REPORT
FILED BY OCTOBER 3
Chnrter Change Committee Can Get In
formation II Full Report In Not
Rcndy, Says Anderson.

Acting upon instructions from the
Council Committee on Charter Changes.
Clerk OF Council Committees Alfred II.
Mcdowell has just requested tho New
York Bureau Of Municipal Research
to supply the committee. IL possible.
with n copy OF It's survey report not
later than October 3, the date set
for the committees first public hear
ing. The statement was made yester-
day that the report would not be ready
before November l. but DR.. D. r. An
dcrson, executive secretary OF the Civic
Association. said tho committee could
request practically all kinds Of in
formation from the bureau and receive
an immediate answer.
With dates for public hearings al
ready set by the committee, when nil
organizations and individuals will be
allowed to offer suggestions for the
improvement of the method of govern
ment, members OF the committee desire
TO have before them a copy Of the
survey report before any definite action
is taken. If copy of the survey re-
port cannot be obtained by that time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

EmEmnnuHsM HmnMHM
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
RICHMOND MEs-DIsPATcH. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2s 1917

/ juries by statute Of substituting n pri-
son sentence for execution in cases Of
| this character.
Briefly. Albert and Aubrey Barrett
| were arrested charged with the muir
| der Of w. 7. Roach, n Charlotte County
farmer. undcr circumstances that had
provoked some apprehension OF mob
violence. Roach was said to have been
missing wheat from field and to have
attempted to arrest the elder Barrett.
This attempt. made without u warrant,
resulted in the boy going to tho rescue
OF his father and in the fight that fol-
lowed Roach was killed. Because of in
tense feeling. n speedy trial was deemed
advisable and II special term of tho
court was called.
Tho elder Barrett was represented
by Mr. Lancaster, who was called in
the day of the trial. The negro pleaded
mot guilty" but was convicted of first
degree murder and sentenced to be ex-
ccuted. Tho boy was then placed on
trial. He had previously plead mot
guilty." but later personally changed
this to guilty" after his counsel had
withdrawn from tho case because Of n
disagreement over instruction to the
jury in the trial of the father. Judge
,
heard the evidence and fixed tho penalty
at death. He said in published state
mont that the law was clear. and he
had no alternative hut to sentence tho
boy to die.
SUPREME COURT SAYS BOY
NOTED NO EXCEPTIONS
The Supreme Court of Appeals in it's
opinion, however, stated that the court
had been In error, and that the bow
could have boon sentenced to prison
Because the boy had no counsel 1t was
commended that his legal rights had
not been properly safeguarded az no
noted no exceptions on which to base
| an appeal. 1t was around this point
that tho editorial comments OF DR..
Freeman were conferred. and to which
exception is taken by Judge Humid
ley. 1t is not known what parts OF
Mr.. Lancaster's statements the court
believed to be in contempt. Mitchclrs
criticisms aye said to have been severe.
In the controversy there have been
conflicting statements, but there is no
doubt of the fact that the boy was
tried without a jury. and that he was
not represented by counsel. The ST.
preme Court said "the record in this
| case contains none of the evidence and
discloses nothing that took place at
the trial except that the petitioner and
| Albert Barrett We're jointly indicted,
and upon arraignment pleaded not
| guilty and elected to be tried separate
| ~. After conviction Of Albert Barrett.
tho record shows that Aubrey Barrett
withdrew his plea of not guilty and
entered q plea Of guilty. and by his
consent In person, entered in opcn
court, elected to be tried by the court.
and the attorney for the Commonwealth
consented thereto. and the court. after
hearing the testimony, found him guilty
of murder in the first degree and SEN
tenced him to be electrocuted.
'"rhe record docs not disclose the
relation between the two Barretts. the
| evidence relative to the murder. the
age of Aubrey. the circumstances at
tending the entry OF the plea Of guilty.
| nor any objection or exception to the
| action Of the trial court"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

| Douglas s. Freeman. editor OF tho Rich
mond Ncws Leader. and against William
Lancaster, n Prince Edward County at
torney. each to answer to charges of
contempt of court. The Judge said he
did not care to make any statement for
publication concerning the case. and
that whiie he had great respect for tho
press. and especially for those papers
! that had treated him fairly, among
| which were The Times Dispatch. Even
ing Journal and the Lynchburg News,
lie had determined now ito have the
question settled. IL possible, as to how
far the license Of Il reckless newspaper
extends in defaming the courts and
their judges"
From another and most trustworthy
source 1t was learned that special
term OF Charlotte Circuit Court has
been called for next Wednesday. Sep
TENDER &c. at which time rules will be
served upon DIR. Douglas S. Freeman,
editor of the Richmond News Leader:
William Lancaster, of Farmville. and
also upon the colored editor of the
Richmond Planet, John Mitchell. Jr.
GOVERNOR STUART
EXPECTED AS WITNESS
These proceedings have grown out
OF comments mado upon the trial of
Aubrey Barrett, negro youth recently
convicted and sentenced to death, and
great interest centers upon the prob
able outcome OF the alleged contempt
trials. One Of the witnesses to be sum
moned viii be Governor Stuart. who
will go to Charlotte to testify as to
| what passed between him and Judge
Hundlcy and between the Governor and
tho sheriff before the trial OF young
Barrett. Governor Stuart will be in
attendance Mt the trial next week, un-
less the Richmond parties will consent
TO his fur nishing aEidavits. The prose-
| cutIon will be represented by United
States District Attorney Richand Evelyn
Byrd, of Richmond; Judge Asa d. Wat
kins. of Farmville, and Thomas E. Wat
kins. Of Charlotte.
| Judge watkins was asked tonight
for statement concerning the charges
and the rules which are to be made,
but declined to have anything to say
to tho newspapers touching the mat
ter. Everything points to a lively time
at old Charlotte Courthouse next We'd
ncsday. and those who attend tho pro-
ceedings may look for an "cld-fa
/ toned Virginia trial"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
HUNDLEY TO CITE
RICHMOND Editor
CONTINUED From First poro,

CONTINUED From First Pnge.)
terances. or the statements made To
which exception Is taken by Judge
Hundley
The formal rule will state in what
way and manner they have acted in
contempt Of the court, and a proncr
deiense may then ba outlined. e ,y,s
explained. To accept service withou,
tho rule would be virtually appearinr
In court without defense. and anv nur,,
Der OF matters could be brought I'm n,
the same hearing, should those erst ca
iected prove unsatisfactory to tbo
prosecution. Mr.. Smith has been ro-
quested TO represent Mr.. Lancaster
while DR.. Freeman will be accompa
by counsel.
PAPERS INTERESTED IN TRIAL
OF HARRETT ROY
Inc newspapers Of tho State became
interested In the case Of Aubrey Rarrc,t
IN ignorant negro boy, not vet seven
Teen years OF age, when State Senator
waiter +. Addison, OF Lynchburg, editor
OF the Lynchburg News. appealed to Gov
ernor Stuart for executive clemency IN
behalf OF the boy. The case was then
given wide publicity, and the Governor
granted thirty-day respite In order
that he might look into the merits of
the case Since that time the State
supreme Court of Appeals has refused
him an appeal because Of an Inadequate
record OF the trial. and he will be ex-
ecuted September 80 unless a further
respite Is granted by the Governor
The Supreme Court, however, held thu
Judge Hundley was in error in his con-
tention that the presiding Judge did
not have the same discretion given 10
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

several members OF the committee be-
lieve that the body should go forward
In its work without further delay.
In a statement yesterday DIR. Ander-
son explained that the contract under
which the survey was made provided
that the bureau should give tho Char.
ter Change Committee various reports
IL 1t so desired. He said that tho COM
mittee could secure any detailed infor-
nation by telegraphing the bureau. He
did not think the people of Richmond
would see tho logic in disregardlng the
survey made at a cost Of $4,000 by
u bureau of specialists.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
PYTHlAMs USE NEW HOME
Arrangements for Formal Opening o,
Lodge Rooms Arc Being
PcrfeCted

Members OF Damon Lodge. No. z.
knights of Pythias. held their first
meeting In their new hall. 2307 East
Broad Street on Friday night. The
initial meeting was marked by a large
attendance. Arrangements for hold
Ing formal opening are being made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
JUDGE HUNDLEY DECLINES
TO MAKE STATEMENT
Isnacial TO The Times -Dispatch.l

ISphC1al 10 7 TIC IIlleS- IJISVAtCEl'
FARMVILLE VA. September "a
Judge George ]. Hundley was seen to-
night Mt his Farmville residence. and
was asked for n statement concerning
the published report that he had de-
termined to issue rules against DR..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

by the members OF tho lodge.
Damon Lodge 10 experiencing tho
beet period In tho history OF its organi-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

sation. ana the members are enthu-
siastic over having large number Of
applications for membership on fle.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
ABOVEPEACE STRENGTH,
RECRUITING CONTINUES.
Army, Navy and Marine April Enlist
ments Reach New Record.

More than 5000 men Joined the army
navy and Marine Corps during April, an
average of 2,720 for the twenty-five re-
cruiting days. excluding Sundays. Of
this total 40.25S Joined the army zS'ooS
the navy and 4.6N the Marine Corps;
These are new recruiting records all
around for similar period
The army, with its total strength of
little more than 10000 men, is 2o,OOO over
tne ordinary peace footing, but in expec-
tauo1 or the passage of a bill now pend
ing In Congress authorizing a regular
army OF 100000. the recruiting is BEING
continued. The 1000 recruits accepted
curing iAprh are more than were enlisted
during the entire preceding year.
The total strength of the navy now is
Sl'OIo' the net increase for April being
@o,OOS. This increase for the month rep
resents more than the total strength OF
the navy on May l, 1898. at the outbreak
or the standardization war.
The Marine Corps, which under peace
conditions is entitled to only H. 400 men.
now mas a total strength OF 1850. The
total OF 46N enlistments during April
represent an average of 15O daily. Re-
crultIng Is going on because under the
pending bill a strength Of 5000 will be
author lied.
April 80 was banner day for the army
recSuittng offiCCIs. OF the 2556 accep-
taiices, 1868 came from Illinois, S4 from
Pennsylvania, 22S from New York, 22C
from Indiana, 149 from Missouri, and
Michigan and Texas each reported 12o
The Washington herald., 1917-05-02
SHIPS ONLY WEAPON
To DEFEAT GERMANY
Lord Percy Declares Need of Vessels
More Important Than Food.

Keeping UP with the submarines is the
paramount problem facing the war con-
ferences now IN progress here between
American, French and British experts.
1t Is considered even more important
than the food exigency, for without the
Ships to transport American food to
Europe 1t will be of little value.
Lord Eustace Percy. of the British for
eign trade department, emphasized this
yesterday when he received Washington
correspondents for his first interview.
He made no attempt to conceal the fact
that the tonnage situation today is a
very serious one. He reiterated Lloyd
Georges warning q several weeks ago
that IL war is to be won, II Prussianism