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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10

Halifax, N. S., December 9. A torrential rain flooded Hali- fax at daylight today. Accom- panied by a 50-nlile gale 1t add ed greatly to the sufferings of thousands of persons who had found none too sure shelter after the destruction of their homes Thursday by the ex- plosion on the ammunition laden steamer Mont Blanc in the harbor here.
 Systematic search for the dead in g two and "a half square mile area, 1T which the entire available population was expected to take part today, wa. held up. Throughout the devastated zone the rain turned three feet ol snow into sIush knee deep at points but men and women went early to the scene to continue their hunt for mem bers of their families.
 Toward noon the wind shifted slightly and the skies were brighter but mot clear. The temperature dropped sharply.
 NJ additional estimates were forth coming this morning as to the number of dead. The officials do not agree. Wagons
 carried to the morgues score of bodies and it was said many of the injured mad died during the night.
 Church services were suspended to- day. By order of the mayor, Sunday l was not observed as holiday, and the stores which supply food, fuel and cloth | ing remained open. Slow progress was
 made toward restoring normal conditions even in the business district, where melt | ing snow had filled each thoroughfare with streams over mans shoetops This second storm appeared to have about filled sthe cup of public sorrow to
 overflowing.
 The first thought was for 600 persons l in tents and damaged buildings which were not secure against a driving rain. Relief efforts were redoubled for the committee realized that the problem was growing greater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10

holding, the Italians have brought into play with great effect large bou1ders which were rolled down upon the ene- my on many occasions as they tried tte make their way southward toward the plain.
 Little infantry activity is in progress on the western front in France and Belgium, although on various sectors from the North sea to the region of Verdun mutual bombardments are en- suing. The Germans have not yet de- cided again to offer battle to General Gyng's forces in their newly chosen positions on the Cambrai sector, all though the artillery has shown con : siderable activity south of Cambrai and in the regions of Moeuvres and Ban teux.
 In the Verdun sector the Germans have made another attempt to pierce the French line in the region of Bezon- vaux, but were repulsed after some what brisk fighting and suffered con- siderable casualties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
t4 MONT BLANC CREW DESCRIBE FLIGHT FROM DOOMED SHIP They Realized What Would Happen When Fire Ex-
 ploded the 58O Tons
 of TT. N. IT.

Halifax, December s.-Exciting mo- ments aboard the Mont Blanc before the ship became a terrible engine of destruc- ton were described by several of her of ficers here today. Captain Lamedoc per- sistently has refused to make detailed statement.
 The inquiry of the admiralty court to which is attached profound interest, will be opened tomorrow.
 All those on board the Mont Blanc es- caped from the ship but three men, who were subsequently, wounded by projec- tiles One, gunner. died today. A wireless operator struck bit of steel, was dangerously wounded and may lie. The injuries of the third man were not serious.
 MEN WERE DAZED
 The men seemed still dazed by their ex- perience, but one thought held fast in their minds That was that they had realized that the explosion of 5S0 tons of trintrotoluol TT. N. IT. would spell dis- aster, and in the moments that preceded it they had mental pictures of frightfnl slaughter
 Il have been in the war. have been in front of German guns, but never be- fore was there an explosion like this" said one of the crew. Tt was worse than 100 shells. A shell will blow up house, but this blew up city. One was safe nowhere. We were mile away when the ship blew up. and it got three of us. {
 ADMISSION OF CAPTAIN
 Captain Lamdedoc, though adhering to his purpose not to talk of the affair in detail, admitted that in his mind there was no question of the cause.
 .The collision caused the explosion ' he added. There was no sign Of fire previous to the moment the ship wal ..-l
 sThe .o ition ship had lain outside the hash V sdnesday night and the nexl aAw VIZ dered to proceed to an anchor,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
Proposals Made as to Arm istic Are Absolutely Re-
 iected in Conference
KAISER'S GOVERNMENT WOULD HOLD EVERY ADVANTAGE IN END
Workmen's and Soldiers Council Re- ceives Report From Peace Dele- gates Sent to Enemy, Then
 Postpones Discussion

Petrograd, Saturday, December S. The Russian delegation from the front which took part in the armistice ne- gotiations reported to the central ex- ecutive committee and the soldiers and workmens council today. The terms for the armistice were outlined by one of the delegation as follows:
 "The Russians proposed that the duration of the armistice be six months; with three days notice of the resumption of hostilities; the ar mistice to embrace all fronts in all countries; no troops to be transferred; Moon sound and Moon island to DC evacuated by the Germans.
 The Germans made the following counter proposals:
 The armistice to last 2S days; to embrace only the Russian front; the transfer of units less than 8 divi- sion to be permitted; Moon sound and island to remain in German occupa- tion; the Russian troops to be re- moved from the Macedonian and French fronts; Russian and Turkish troops to evacute Persia.
 The consideration of the report was postponed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS 1-Sixty-six men of JncOb Jones crew dead or missing. Russian regime about to conccde all to German demands. Civil war reported In Russia. TOrrentiaI rains and wind add to suffering In Halifax. French and British troops now in position on Italian line. Pneumonia victims at Camp Wheeler Sunday number three. 2-Government nsks supreme court to dismtss cases questiOhing cOnsti- tlonality of draft law. 3-"AIlen" Americans who hide be- hind treaties are scored by Bur nett. 7-Definite policy of Germans that of frfRhtfulness shown in book just published. S-Durnctt confident of being re- turned by Seventh district.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Dr. Enves talks on Christmas seals Four-minute talk on baby war bonds and thrift stnmps. Allen criticixes cOunty's methods of letting contracts. New cold record made in Birmins- ham. s-Big detackment of volunteers leave for training camp.
 FEATUHtsS 4--Edttorfal comment. 9-Market review.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
Five Die at Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg, Miss. December 9.-lAn nouncement was made at Camp Shelby tonight that five soldiers had died from pneumonia during the past three days. Two of the deaths occurred today, the victims being Privates Charles A. Rem fro. Honeybee, Ky.. and c. A. Raley, Mayfield, Ky. The other deaths were Privates Otto Rector. LaFayette Ind. and Claud Peck, Marion, Ind. and Seret. R. M. Rowlett. Winchester. Ky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
MANY OF THE INJURED ARE NOW DYING FROM
 CONTINUED EXPOSURE
Slow Progress Being Made in Bringing the City Back to Normal
 Conditions
No Official Attempt
 to Check List of Dead

Halifax, December 9.-No off cial attempt was made here today to check up or revise the long list of dead and injured resulting from last Thursday mornings disaster when a munitions ships cargo eN-
 ploded in the harbor.
 The morgue officials held to their estimate of 4O00 dead, but other ob- servers said that estimate was too great by half.
 The admiralty court to determine responsibility for the collision of the vessels that caused the explo- sion will open it's hearing tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
Summary of Outstanding Developments In NeWs
 From Various War Fronts
By Associated Press

The long expected civil warfare Russia apparently has come General Kaednes the leader of the Don Cossac ported by General Korno former chief of the forces is declared official communication issued by Bosev has raised the standard of revolt the Don Cossack region against the people and the revou t0n. Bolshev  forbddng even mediation of
  
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
SURVIVORS FROM SHIP
 MO MADE PRISONERS

Halifax. December s.-All the sur- vivors of the Norwegian steamer Imo, which collided with the French muni- tion ship Mont Blanc, were made pris- oners by the British naval authorities today.
 The Imo survivors were removed to | night to a British cruiser in the har- bor and held for the admiralty in- vestigation of the collision, which be- gins tomorrow The number in GUS tody was not revealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
NORTH FLORIDA
 NOW IN GRASP
 0F COLD WAVE Alabama May Expect Ris- ing Temperature by Tues day, Says Washing
 ton Forecast

Washington, December 9.-The cold wave has reached northern Florida and the nearby gulf coast, the weather bu- reau announced tonight. with tempera- lures as iow4 to 10 degrees below freez- ing. Zero temperatures have reached as far south as central Indiana, Fair and continued cold is indicated fer the next 4S hours In nearly all southern states in the Washington forecast district, Flor ida, Alabama and Mississippi being the exceptions, with slightly warmer weather by Tuesday. Reports from the New Or leans forecast district showed expec- tation of rising temperatures in Louisi- ana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas by Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
BoLsHEvIKI CoNCEDE ALL

London, December 9-A Petrograd dispatch from the Russian semi-offi- cial news agency, dated Saturday, makes the following announcement regarding the armistice negotiations:
 "A meeting of the Petrograd sol 6iers' and workmen's council yester- day received the delegates who had been authorized to enter into pour sparlers for an armistice, who present. ed their report. The discussion was postponed until tofaorrow.
 "rhe Bourgeoiese press accuses the BolshevilSi of yielding on all points. The soldiers and workmens press, in reply to those attacks, declares that the government of the soldiers and workmen has concluded neither an ar mistice nor peace contrary to the interests not only of the Russian but of the allied peoples"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
WHERE AMERICA LEADS
 LITTLE CUBA FOLLOWS

Havana, December 9.They belief was expressed by several congress men this afternoon that President Menocal tomorrow would send a message to the Congress asking that declaration be made that state of war exists between Cuba and Austria Hungary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
These Seasoned Troops Take Over Sector Under
 Own Barrage
THEY REALIZE HEROIC TASK WHICH IS GIVEN
 THEM TO ACCOMPLISH
Terrific Battle on Asiago Plateau Suspended With Invaders Checked if
 Not Beaten
Ky the Associated Pres.

With the French Armies n Italy, December 9.-Protected by their own artillery fire and whenever possible under cover of night, the French forces have gradually taken over their allotted positions on the Italian front and today face tho Austro-Germans in full strength.
 The French began the task of talk ing over their sector, with the deter imitation to do this as far as possible unaided, and they brought up theiI own batteries and placed them In posi- tion before a single infantry company advanced. Consequently it was under the shelter of the French and not an Italian barrage fire that the troops finally began slipping into the lines they now occupy.
 FRENCH POSITIONS
 These French troops are thoroughly familiar with all kinds of fighting both in the mountains and in the plains, as they are among Frances best, and they have taken up their positions in full confidence that they cannot be dislodged This has been tremendously heartening and inspiring 1 to the Italians retiring for rest and l reorganization.
 The French positions are among the most Important along the entire Ital- 1 ian front Down to the last trooper. the newcomers appreciate this fact,
 and awhile they anticipate frequent and fierce battles they expect to be able to hold off any forces that ops pose them or attempt to break l through.
 The Austro-Germans have advanced at two points, on the Asiago plateau and in the neighborhood of Monte
 Grappa and Monte Tomba, just west of the Piave, until they nearly over- look the plains below, leading into central and northern Italy.
 ITALIANS ENCOURAGED The arrival of the French troops at the actual front and their gradual as- sumption of one section of the lins after another has had an indescriD- ably stirring effect on the Italian troops, who for days past have been fraternizing with both French and British. Notwithstanding the difficult ties of language they have been busy exchanging experiences and the Ital- ia h h., the help their brothers in arms can give them, especially in the technical details of modern warfare, of which the French and British are masters after their longer experience. Thus the French have not only un- dertaken the defense of their section,
 but have strengthened it in ways they learned in France and which the Ital- ians could not have employed herc- tofore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
CAPTAIN AND PILOT OF
 MONT BLANC WANTED

Halifax, N. S., December 9.--Captain Lamedoc of the intuition ship Mont Blanc. and Pilot Mackay, who was bringing the vessel in when it was
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
BRITISH IN POSITION N

Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, Friday, December 7.-(By the AS- sociated Press)-It will be cheering news> to the allied world that allied reinforce ments now have definitely taken their place on the actual Italian front and arc today occupying trenches in the battered positions held by the Italian troops, now relieved for a needed respite.
 The British position is around the heights of Montello, on the upper Piaye. where the batteries on the heights are already in action and rifle fire answers the steady sniping from across the river. The French position cannot as yet be in- dicated. but it is in an equally important sector
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
WONDERS ACCOMPLISHED

The Italians have done wonders in re- sistence in the last month, but there is . limit to human endurance, and the ans rival of new men, materials supplies aIger guns brings reassurance. as well as needed relief.
 Third, tine extent of the transfer is conf siderable. The Italian front. from the mouth of the Piave to the Swiss fron- tier. is about 15O miles. About one-third of this is inactive, but 100 miles of front along the Piave and the northern stretch is feeling the continuous pressure of tho enemy forces.
 NO BRAVADO SPIRIT The Italians still guard considerable portions and are meeting the brunt of the attacks in the north. One of the re suits Of the transfer is the grounds for confidence it inspires for the future. But the commanders and men of the rein 1 forcements are manifesting no spirit of coming to save the day, IS they yivs
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-10
ITALIANS SALUTE FLAG

The formalities of transfer have been in progress for the past week and now are definitely accomplished. when the Italians saluted the British flag and the Tommies cheered the men in gray as they went for their well-earned rest.
 This transfer is significant. First. it is visible evidence of allied unity, not alone in conferences, but on the fighting lines. It is evidence also of unity on the western front whether in Italian Vene- tia or French Flanders. Second, it is the infusion of new blood. new life, new spirit at timely moment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
TWO BASKET BALL GAMES

DOUGLAS, Feb. 2S. - With one game already recorded in the sport. ing calendar and two more sched- uled for this week. basketball en- thusiasm is enjoying a grand awak. ening along Gastineau Channel. Sat. urday night the Juneau and Douglas high school girls will play their second game in the Natatorium. The Juneau quintette visited the local hall yesterday afternoon for a prac. tIce game and admit that they may not have the same success as they enjoyed\in the first match game in Juneau Both teams have been prac. ticing earnestly since last week and a better game from both sides is expected.
 On Friday, according to schedule, the Island Athletic Association and the Juneau A. B.s will meet for their second contest in the A. B. Hall. Interest is keen In this game fori ts result will determine wheth- CT a third game will be necessary before the winners of the two games play Thane. A large dele. gation of rooters is planning to go. from the Island
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
TREADWErE NOTES

All arrangements have been made for an enjoyable evening with eX. celleut music at the Treadwell Club dance this evening.
 Harold Pemberton, who had been assisting at the Orpheum during the absence Of Manager MacMlllan in the States. started to work with the building and repair forces at Tread. well today.
 William Moncour, feeder at the 1900" mill had his hand so badly smashed while at work yesterday morning that he suffered the loss of the first finger of his left hand The thumb was badly crushed but it is believed that it can be saved. Tho patient was able 10 walk from the mill to the hospital with the assis. tance of two fellow workmen and is resting easily this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
MYSTIC SHRINE TO HOLD ANNUAL BALL
 DURING NEXT MONTH

The second annual ball of the Worthy Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Southeastern Alaska will be giv, en at the A. B. Hall on Friday, March 23rd. Desert guides are be- ing arranged for to escort all guests over the burning sands. Masons on that night will wear their fezes. The following are the committee in charge of the annual affair:
 General Commiteee: J. J. Wood. ard, chairman; Harry I. Lucas, John Rustgard, Charles E. Davidson, liar. old H. Post, Herman T. Trlpp, and Lyman s. Ferris. Refreshments: Lyman Ferris, Harold Post, Charles Ostrom and w. M. Fry.
 Decorations: c. II. Passells, n. M. Bothwell, Chas, ostrom, Sum. ner Smith. Howard Ewing, Amos Walter Sundstrom.
 Invitations and Program: E. D. Beattie, Jack Woodland, J. l.. Mu- seth, Ben Leaning, H. I. Lucas.
 Dance: Sumner Smith, John Rust. gard, Chas. Davidson. R. H. Stevens. Reception: John Cross Mcbride, Herman Tllden Tripp, Royal Arch Gunnison, z. R. Cheney, James Chris. toe, and John T. Reed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
COAL DROPS INTO BAY FROM DOCK
 AT DOUGLAS
Two Main StringerS and Several Piles Give Way to- Weight
 of Dock Load.

DOUGLAS. Feb. 2S.-Martin Olson. may well feel that the bottom had dropped out of things" for him It. orally. With the collapse of two main stringers and a dozen piles from beneath the warehouse on the dock belonging 10 the Juneau Fer " and Navigation Company, prac- tically 200 tons of coal dropped with the warehouse floor into the channel.
 The consignment of coal was un- loaded from the Al-Bi the previous night for Martin Olson and with coal at the present price, represents a financial loss of more than $l.- 900.
 Mir. Olson stated that after the ac. cident that he knew the strinGers were somewhat weak so he had them braced almost recently, be-. lieYing that such precaution was all that was needed. A similar acci. dent occurred On the city dock sev- eral years ago when $500 worth of coal was lost. e.
 Men were set at work immediate ly after the disaster yesterday to re- cover the coal which was left on the large section of the warehouse floor floating in the channel, but comparatively only a few tons could be salYaged.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28

just fallen down and was unable to get on his feet again. He was given an option of paying ten dollars or going to jail for five days. He chose the latter. Gus is past mid. de age and the interior of the jail is familiar 10 him, he having been there on numerous previous occas. ions
 An Indian with the perfectly good name of Charles Miller was up for being drunk and fighting yesterday evening. His face was somewhat sufficient evidence of the latter part of the charges. He said his wife had ten dollars but was somewhat doubtful as to whether she would advance it to keep him from going to jail for five days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28

THE EAIPIRE-All the News All the Time, When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
LANesETH NNoRTHRoUND

DOUGLAS, Feb. 2S. - Jack Lang. seth, formerly of~ the mechanical staff of the Douglas Island News, who left here seyerHl months ago to attend the Merganthalel Linotype school in San Francisco ana to visit relatives in the States, is north. bound passenger on the Humboldt. Mir. Langseth will resume work with the News upon his return.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
PRESIDENT AND CABINET URGE PASSAGE OF FRESH
 FISH BONDING MEASURE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.- Presi. dent Wilson, Secretary of State Lansing and Secretary of Commerce Redfield have earnestly urged that the provision in the revenue bill, providing that fresh fish, passing through a foreign country to the United States must be bonded at an American port, commonly known as the Alaska fish bonding measure. be retained in that bill and made part of the statute. The bill is being ac. lively supported by Senators Sim mons and Chamberlain and Repre- Claude Kitchin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
DOUGLAS POLICE COURT

DOUGLAS, Feb. 2S.-Jim Baromus is a landlord on St. Ann Avenue and complaint was made that his premis- es were in a filthy condition. In court this morning MT. Baromus stated that his neighbors had thrown all kinds of garbage on his lot and that he was not to blame for the condition. The court gave him five days in which to clean bp.
 Gus Usula was charged with hay- ing been drunk yesterday. He de, nied tho imputation but said he had
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
IMPORTANT MEETING

DOUGLAS, Feb. 2S.-The Ladies' League of the Congregational Church will meet tomorrow afternoon in the League Rooms for their monthly business meeting, after which time will be devoted to rehearsal of "The New Minister" All members are earnestly urged to be present, as we'll as those ladies who have so kindly consented to help in the pro duction of the play
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
TWO WEEKS SUNSHINE

DOUGLAS, Feb. 2S. - Only the weather man is licensed to predict weather but every Islander is not only privileged to relate it but urg. ed to remember that for two weeks the sun has shone down in all his glory on Douglas Island For four. teen days unmarred by rain. fogs, snow or cloudy skies, Old Sol has been scattering his rays until we were on the verge of blowing up the garden and looking up spring clothes. Today is the exception.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28

Old papers for sale at The Empire office. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
D. [. w. c. MEETING

DOUGLAS, Feb. 2S.-Aside from the program which was most thor oughly enjoyed, the Douglas Island Woman's Club transacted only rout- inc business at their meeting yes. terday afternoon. A piano solo, Menddelsohn's Spring Song, by Mrs. r. M. Greer, was very much apprec- iated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28

DOUGLAS, ALASKA
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28

WHY use dirty sand and gravel
 when you can get good, clean sand and gravel at the Juneau Sand and Gravel Bunkers. Gravel and bar sand S1.75 per yard. At Tread well, $1.50.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28

FOR SALE, cheap-House and lot on Second St. Lot 5Ox1OO, cleared and fenced, ready for garden. liar vey Stanton, Second St., Douglas ms
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28
MONTANA TO KEEP ITS
 SALOONS OPEN SUNDAY

HELENA, Mont, Feb. 2S. - The Montana Senate, by a vote of 20 to 19, defeated the bill providing for the closing of saloons on Sunday. Montana will go "dry" January 1, 1919, under the initiative act adopt. ed by the voters last Noyhember.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-28

WANTED-Girl for general house. work. Mrs. R. G. Wayland, Phone Treadwell l2. ms