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The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
BRITISH FIVE Miles
FROM JERUSALEM
Allenbys Troops Continue to Close
in on Holy City.

London. Nov. 1.-The British forces
in Palestine have now advanced to
within five miles of Jerusalem, the
war Office announced. The announce
ment follows:
There IS no change in tine situation
north Of jana. On Monday Kuryet-
El-Enad. six miles west of Jerusalem,
was carried at the point of the bayo-
net by territorial infantry, and Beilt
Lil<ia. some FIVE miles to the north,
was occupied by Scottish troops.
Yesterday our mounted troops were
in contact with the enemy four miles
west Of Birch, on the jerusalem
Schechem road"
1t is not yet clear whether the
Turks intend to defend Jerusalem,
but IL they should do so the defend
ing force seemingly is in great dan
ger Of being cut on from the north
and northwest.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
GERMAN PLANTS
BOMB AT OPERA
Reinboldt A. Faust Confes.
ses Attempt to Scare
Chicago Bankers.

Chicago, Nov. 22-Reinboldt A.
Faust, a German-American, So years
old, and for about thirty-five years a
resident of Chicago, planted the bomb
in the Auditorium last Friday night
which threatened death and injury to
, the opera audience.
Faust lives with mis- wife and two
grown children He confessed to po-
lice and Federal officials tonight He
had written letters to James b. For
gan and Frank o. Wetmore, executive
heads of the First National Bank. de-
manding that they surrender $4,000
to him.
Could make Good"
Apgered because he had not been
paid the money, he said: 81 wanted
the bombs to cause a scare and prove
that l could make good"
Faust said he used two bombs. One
was used to ignite the other. Gov
ernment experts declared the con-
trivance could have killed hundreds.
Il was actuated solely by hate in
my heart for the so-called wealthy
classes" Faust declared.
Store of Explosives.
In the basement of Fausts home
was found satchel containing
enough dynamite. nitroglycerin and
other explosives to blow the Auditori-
UNI or other mammoth buildings TO
pieces.
Faust declared he die n Sintend that
the bombs should i~t- sSyone, but
that he used ther scare. I"
Faust's letter nd Wet
more are IEa' gible
The authorities BEN, he is de-
mented. :,
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
BERLIN ANNOUNCES SUCCESS.

Ao.C NAsOHCEBs
The Italian official statement did not
admit the advances claimed by the
enemy. Only a few outstanding ele-
ments of advanced line on Monte Fon-
tana Secca were reached by the foe
it is said. while Monte Spinuccia was
not mentioned
Mountaineers from the Tyrol anC
Wuerttemberg troops stormed the
tops of the two heights captured. Vor
Luden6orff stated.
On other sectors of the front RoFnt
told Of beating on masses Of assault,
ing enemy infantry and infiictins
heavy losses. In a repulse at San Ma
rino, q part OF the Brenta-Piave de-
fensPs. the foe lost some prisoners
and machine guns.
The Germans tried thrice to storm
Monte Pertica, scene of similar at
tempts on previous days. but did not
advance a foot. Assaults were re-
newed on Monte Monfenera, where a
terrible conflict has ragged for several
days, but the italian artillery cut the
advancing lines of field Sray into i'm
potence before they reached the de-
tenders trenches.
Hrns Forced to Withdraw.
Great masSaS of Ter+ons were
driven on Casera and Meletta
D'Avanti, west of the river sector on
the Asiago plateau. put they were
forced to withdraw to their original
positions. leaving many dead and
wounded on the hilIsides.
Along the lower Piave. where great
forces face each other across the
river. the activity has diminished
Won Bulow has given up his costly
attempts to throw troops to the west
bank. He apparently has determined
to await the result of his attempt
to drive to the plains between the
Piaye and Brenta and so flank the
lower Piave line.
The Italians continue to force the
enemy to fight every inch of the way
and are making him pay dearly The
whole pressure of the enemy is being
felt between the Brenta and the
Piave. and the Italians are meeting
1t with steadiness and are counter
attacking fiercely after every enemy
gain. Conrad's army is attacking in
mass formation on the Asiago Pla.
teau. bat his efforts are so far fruit
less
The very fact that the British have
won a striking success in FrSnce is
calculated to spur the enemy to great
er effort in Italy. Allied forces are
arriving constantly and soon will be-
come factor on this front. while
daily the morale of the Italians is
improving
The Germans claim to have cap
turedH the poet Gabrielle Dannunzio
who is major in the Italian air
service. Dispatches from Rome re-
Gently stated Italian newspapers said
Dannunzio was missing. but later this
was officially denied. II was declared
the poet was still leading in the all
activities at the front
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
TRAINMEN. FOIL PLOT
TO BLOW UP RAILWAY
Explosive Discovered by Employees
of N. Y. Elevated Road.

New York, Nov. 22.-What the Do
lice are convinced. was a deliberate
attempt to blow up the Second ave-
nue. elevated bridge, the connectins
link between Manhattan and the
Bronx. at 10th street, was discov.
cred and frustrated early today by
special patrolman of the bridge
defense squad. .
A bomb, consisting of a stick Of
dynamite weighing nearly a pound,
with ninety feet Of insulated wire
trapped around it and detonating
caps attached, was found by Special
Patrolman jeremiah Clancy between
the 129th and 1S3d street stations.
Saw Flapping Paper.
The bomb lay between the tracks
and Clancy's attention had been at.
tracted to it as he came along about
half-past 6 O'Clock by the Tapping OF
the paper in which it was wrapped
Clancy promptly picked up the cylin.
der-shaped object and deposited it in
a pail of water.
Inspector Owen Eagan, of the bu.
reau of combustibles, said that an
explosion would have resulted if the
wire about the bomb had come in
contact with the third rail,
Train Had Just Passed.
The wire bound about the dynamite
showed evidence of the careful prepa-
ration of the missile. A south-bound
seven-passenger local train had Just
passed when the bomb was discov-
cred.
The police said it was possible the
dynamite might nave been dropped
from a train.
After the bomb had soaked in the
pail a while. Clancy took It to the
East 126th street station, Inspector
Eagan said there was no Identifying
mark upon the dynamite.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
NORWEGIAN STEAMER
SINKS; 10 MEN SAVED
Part of Crew in Life Boat Is Still
Missing.

Honolulu, Nov. 22.-The Norwegian
steamer Thor Iopndered in a storm
in latitude "a north, longitude 161
west. it was reported by Capt. o.
Hansen. who reached port with fifteen
members Of his crew today. One life
boat. with a part of the crew. is still
missing.
The Thor. 4,7se tons, was transferred
from the. coastwise coal trade to serv-
ice between San Francisco and orien-
tai points, after being sold to Will
hclmsens, of Tonsberg, Norway. The
Thor sailed from San Francisco No
vember l, carrying no passengers.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
Confer Two Hours

Confer Two Hours.
The agreement was reached at a
conference yesterday at the White
House between the President and the
four Brotherhood chiefs. Warren S.
Stone, of the Brotherhood of LOCO
motive Engineers; W. G. Lee, of the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen:
w. S. Carter, of the Brotherhoods of
Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen,
and A. B. Garretson, of the Order Of
Railway Conductors, saw the Presi-
dent. Judge W. L. Chambers and
Judge Martin A. Knapp, both of the
United States Board of Mediation
and Cancellation, were present.
After a conference of two hours,
the brotherhood heads issued the
following statement: .
The men who comprise the Rail-
way Brotherhoods are thoroughly
Americans, therefore they believe in
American standards of living and III
consequence of this realize that STAN
dards of pay that were established in
1912 and 1913 are inadequate to meet
present day prices for commodities
and for that reason are demanding
an increase in present rates that will
meet half at least of the increase in
cost of these things which they are
compelled to purchase.
They want to cooperate in every
way that is at all possible in the sue
cessful prosecution of the war, and
they fully realize that the most seri-
Gus thing that could occur during the
conduct of war would be any inter-
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
Allies Take 10000 Prisoners in Big Drive;
Teut0n Thrust A gQinst Italy Losing Force
WAR NEWS IN NUTSHELL

British wedge into Hindenburg line deepened
bali miles !omie front All defenses of Cambria
British within and miles of
lighting in the OPEN Berlin admits further losses,
no break through" effected.
French maintain all positions gained in yesterdays drive
Italians hold their main positions but peaks
vital front between Piave and Ben Fierce battle
Germany establishes barred taking in of
guee Islands OF Azores North Atlantic Declares islands
become hostile base"
Russian Bolshevk commander Peograd gov
ernment to initiate armise negotiations Teuona Other
dispatches deny separate peace is aim.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
Americans to Rebuild
Famed Belgian Hotel

New York. Nov. 22.-American ho-
tel men will restore treasure to Bel
GUM They will rebuild the ruined
Noble Rose Hotel at Furnes.
This was decided at u meeting to-
day.
The idea of restoring the hotel, built
in the sixteenth century, and for "a
long time King Albert's headquarters,
originated with Mrs. b. S. Allen. wife
cf Food Administrator Hoover's per-
1nsi representative In Belgium.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
Barred Zone" Around
Portuguese Islands

Amsterdam, Nov. 22.-Germany's un-
restricted submarine warfare was
brought closer to the United States
today by a Berlin admiralty decree
establishing barred zones" around
the Portuguese isIar-as of the Azores.
n the North Atiantic. two-thirds of
the- way between America and Eu-
rope.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
RESOLUTION URGES .
JAPAN TO FIGHT
Nippon Party Would Have Closer
Cooperation with Allies.

Toxic, Nov. "A resolution urging
that Japan take a more active part in
the war by closer cooperation with
the allies was adopted at a meeting
in Osaka OF the party known as the
seiyuksi. which supports the present
government
Dispatches from Harbip, on the ST.
berian railway. in Manchuria, state
that large German forces have been
transferred from the Russian to the
Italian front They add that the Ger
mans evidently do y longer fear Sc
rsau. Rns.fas resis1 AoA .... .-
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
ITALIAN ARMY IN MAIN
UNSHAKEN BY ATTACKS:
HUNS BLOWS DIMINlSE
Foes May Be Exhausted or Waiting for Fresh
Troops and Big Guns-Italy's Poet-Avi-
ator Reported German Prisoner.
By FRANK W. GETTY

to Washington
London Nov Whe the enemy has won minor successes be-
tween the Brena and Piave the Italian line whole still
stands m The of the Teuon blows appears have diminished
either because the invaders exhausted and waiting for fresh
troops and big because the British the West front
makes the German general staff proceed cautiously its south
adventure.
BERLIN ANNOUNCES SUCCESS
Berlin today officially announced capture of the SUBMITS of
Mounts Fonana and pucca Fontana lies just the Fve
SPnuca northwest of the other elevation Both are surpassed
in height by many eminences still held by Dazs men.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
EPISCOPAL RECTOR DIES.

Waterbury, Conn, Nov. 22.-The Rev.
Frederick D. Buckley. rector Of Trinity
Episcopal Church for the last twen-
ty-five years. is dead: He was a grad
uate of Trinity College and Bdkiey
Divinity School.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
EXPLORER SEES JAP RULERS

To!sio. Nov. 22.-W., H. Hardy. of
Portland, Ore. a member Of Commo-
dore Ferry's expedition to Japan in
1853, who is'now touring the country.
was received in audience Tuesday by
the emperor and empress
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
Berlin Denies Reports.

Berlin DcnteA heportss
As for Berlin. its outstanding on
cial claim is: The attempt to break
through failed" This much is admit
ted by the German war ofice:
If by a break through is meant a
clear-cut gap in the enemy line
through which masses OF troops are
hurled, forcing an immediate prectpi-
tate retirement on both tanks, the
German point IS well taken.
But the thing on which stress is laid
by experts here is that it matters little
whether the retreat is precipitate, as
long as it must ultimately come. The
idea of real break through" in the
West has been given up since the first
French Champagne drive. But Sir
Julian Byng's staggering tank drive.
coming out of blue sky, ripping to
pieces what had been advertised as an
impregnsble line. is described as COM
ing as near a break through as any
thing could.
CambraI MenRced.
Cambria. as a result Of this drive.
seemed doomed tonight and that was
the chief objective. Cambria fallen.
st. Quentin. TO the south. and. ulti-
mately. Lille. 10 the north, must fall
unless the Teutons on their part.
launch a counter drive from either OF
these bases. or from Laon, still fur
ther to the south. But to do so they
need hage attacking force. and TO
get it TO the spot they must draw on
their reserves in Italy. The splitting
Of the Teuton forces, therefore. which
was the ultimate object, bids fair TO
be realized, and that. IL il is forced
on them now, would mean the savinS
of Italy. Germanv's only hope to avert
It being immediate separate peace
with Russia, and PetroRrad says she
will not get that
Who. after all. is the real author OF
this plan that may overthrow the en-
tire course of the war in favor OF the
allies at a moment when Il looked
darkest for them? There is much
whispering IN London tonight Back
and forth through the undercuTrents
OF military and political gossip floats
the mention of a name that thrills
every American heart whenever and
wherever heard; heard in this connec.
ton il filled Americans privileged 10
hear the whisper with unuttersble
pride
twill be recalled that on the eve
Of his departure for italy the other
day, Premier Lloyd George had an
hours talk with Gen. Pershing. Field
Marshal Sir Douglas Haig was pres
ent Momentous issues were discuss
ed and momentous suggestions made.
Pershing Given Credit.
Is Pershing the author OF the
"Byng" drive? Some very substan-
tial reports have IL that he is
The German war once today again
paid grudsing, indirect tribute to the
tanks.
BY the massed use Of tanks and
infantry and by launching his cavalry .
the enemy sought to effect a break
through which was denied him on the
nrst days attack. He did not sue
ceed in his objective Although he
wss able to gain little ground be-
yond our front lines. he tas not able
"a aft.ia sreatsr success4
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
STRIKE OFF:
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT
SOLUTION OF TROUBLE
Magnates and Brotherhoods Agree to Let
Chief Executive Settle Wage Question;
Increase Is Now Looked for.

Following the lead the railroads the head of the railway
ootherhoods yesterday placed their dnies hands of President
Wilson, The strike that had been declared imminent is tonight
icaly beyond possibility.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-23
WILL DISCUSS DEMANDS.

In addition agreed that the demands made by the workers
comprising the brothehood will be discussed and adjusted
10 be the entire from both sides is to all nep
entirely the keeping of the President Both the railroads and the
brotherhood heads have imposed upon him the Of the difficulty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
TENT A WORDIONE CENT A WORD
War Scoops

HATES-Oue cent R word R t7ays aa
 taken for Iess than 25c for first inser- tk0m. CNsh mumt accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

STEEL LE-On 9th of April, 1917 died sud denly at Matroosfontein, South Africa
 Robert Steele, elder son of the late James Steele of Greenock, Scotland, aged 57 5-9-3t SWFDISH massage; Maynard's, 1500 5th
 ave. Phone Main 6136 for appoint
 lnents. 5-6-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

Registered druggist; capable taking charge of store. Phone Ensley 64S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
COLLECTIONS

William J. Fuller, local col lector. Bonded connec- tions in all cities and towns of the United States. Founded at Montgomery 1906. More than 10 years experience. Birmingham office 108 1-2 N. 20th st. Telephone Main 1897.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

LOST-A small gold cross, somewhere on 18th st., s., between 17th and 11th ayes. or on 11th ave. between 18th and 18th sts. Finder please return to 1903 s. 17th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
FOR RENT
PERSONAL

STEELE-On April 6, 1917, suddenly, at Matroosfontein South Africa, Robert Steele, elder son of the late James Steele of Greenock, Scotland, aged s.
 ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

$25 REWARD for ffve-passenger Ford car stolen from the Fleischman Yeast Co. License No. 1S021. Engine No. 15S9029.
 5-10-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

afternoon, gold bow knot pin, with diamond in center Fin der please phone Main POS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

TOST0ff you don'f bHV one of oUr 3. piece fumed oak library sets, ss5, value for only $19.75. 5-8-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING

worst running car in the city to fix throughout; if we don't fix it we don't charge for it; we are fac tory experts and can afford to make this offer.
 STARTER SERVICE STATION
 2104 Ave. B.
 A.17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

WANTED-Lady W demonstrators at once Apply A. G. Kersey, PIP 6th ave, be- tween and Il a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

WANTED-Shift boss for slope work Apply Superintendent Gulf States Steel Co.,, Shannon. Ala.
 W ANTED-A bicycle repairman. Apply to Shannon Cycle Co.,, 222S 2d ave. 5-10-3t WANTED-Several young men, IT to 20 years of age, by mercantile concern where there is room for promotion. An swer in own handwriting. Address G-SS, care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
APARTMENTS

,0ents at the Richmond, Highland ave. Reasonable. Phone 1850 or 352o 5-S-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
ONE GENT 4 WORDI
FOR SALE

RATES-One cent word n days ns a&
 taken Tor less tran 25c for first inser. u0m a.b tuust ~ccOSnpBny order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
DONE CENT 4 WORD|O ONE CENT A WORD
LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN

RATES--One rent . word days aa. taken for leas than 25c for first inser. tior. Cesh unnst rccornNrv nrAee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

LEARN manicuring in two weeks for slo' earn sl5 to s25 per week. 519 N 2lst
 st. Phone Main 5276-W. 5-5-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
BUSINESS CHANGES

ANAoo ShA4NCES PULLMAN mission davenport and pad, $51.oo value for s25. Glass Bros. F,urni- ture Co.,, 1211 Sd avenIIa por+h e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
AUTOMOBILE RADIATOR
 REPAIRING

RADIATORS and gasoline tanks re- paired; all work guaranteed. Birming-
 ham Auto Radiator Repair Works, 210S Ave B. 5-2-tf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26
TWO DOG HEROES
OF WAR AT SHOW
Champion Irish Terrier and
German Sheep Dog Saw
Brilliant Service
FAIR CROWD AT KENNELS

Each canine has his hour and yv-o.
Badger an irish terrier. came in for saw
eral at the opening of the philade,nS,-
Kennel club dog show at Horticult,,r",
Han today There was always an enthus,.
astic group packed about the str,u,'o"n
peted kennel where the aristocrat yor,.sn,
and stretched or gazed in a bored wa, y.
his admirers. The terrier is a hero ~
dogs were ever decorated, Champion w.
Badger would surely have had the horas
for the blue-blooded animal. which has ,ro.
eight English championships for terriors
was a mascot of the Dublin Fuslliers b.,
fore 1t came to this country and sav 90
siderable gallant action. While Badger ~
with the regiment he saved the life of ! ,sa,
tenant Sir Arthur Rogers who 80
wounded in one of the battles The do, 70
said to have dragged the wounded oe7oao
to one of the trenches, somewhat on, y,
danger in the inferno of bursting shells ana
rifle fire, and then to have summoned som.
Of the lieutenant's comrades Badvor 70
three years old and Is the property of Roys
and Bell, of Pittsburgh He Is considors
one of the most intelligent examples of hi.
breed. ''s
There is another war dog who is %.
from the trenches where he fearlesslv f,oas
the dangers OF battle at the dog chou, ..
day FLAX of Llwano is a proud C;err,s.
sheep dog VINO, oddly enough, was with
one of the French regiments as masco, IN
the Somme region. He was one Of the hes,
trained dogs at the front, It was said He Il
cne of the novice entries and is under The
handling of Benjamin Lewis of Lansdouno
FLAX sat on his bench TODAY with li,,i.
interest In the proceedings The look in b,s
eye was that, if ne had his way, he would
prefer the excitement of finding the enem,
for his regiment and daring the shells in
his search of the battlefields for a wounded
master to he dra gged tC safety
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26
LEAGUE
CHOOSES IT'S OFFICERS

DUNCANNON, Pa, Feb. 26-E. c. Letz
sports editor of the Harrisburg Patriot
clItor of the Marysville Journal, was elected
secretary of the Dauphin-Perry League at
a recent meeting at Harrisburg. The same
circuit as last season will be maintained
Dauphin County will be represented by
teams at Millersburg. Dauphin and Hall
fax and Perry County by teams at Dun
cannon Newport and Marysville.
II was decided to play a schedule Of
twenty games and the season is to start
on May l2. one week earlier than last
year. This was done In order to per-
NIT more time for the playing OF post
poned games at the close Of the season
The schedule committee is composed of
Thomas Jones. of Millersbrrg d. b. Tay-
ior, Newport; c. NJ. syter. Dauphin; r. NJ
Barton. Duncannon T. II. stees Marys-
Vile. and Warren Heisler Halifax
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26

PoxING Philadelphia always like
-
bouts Ae Root feahewesht from Cleveland
in
bout I
IL the
of aim in
it
Dundees
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with
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26
YALE SPENDS 100000
FOR NEW CLUBHOUSE
5000 Lockers to Be Installed in
Building for Use Also of
Undergraduates

NEW HAVEN, Feb. rs. - Yale's new
100000 athletic clubhouse, which will be
provided by the gift of Henry G. Lapham,
of Brooklne, Mass. Yale '97, will be begun
at once. The Yale athletic committee states
that the clubhouse is erected in pursuance
with is policy to provide increased play
ground and athletic facilities for the use
of Yale undergraduates, and not merely
to provide a clubhouse for use in con.
nection with the Yale bowl
They plan to install between 1000 and
5000 lockers in the clubhouse, enough to
accommodate all the athletes who are taking
part in any branch of athletics for gen.
eral exercise.
George Parmly Day, treasurer of Yale,
said today that the present preference Of
the architects is for a building of stucco,
designed to harmonize with the bowl, which
is located on the same large tract of land.
and to be of fireproof construction, with tile
roofing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-26
sECoND-TEAM LEAGUE INDIVIDUAL.
SCORING
AMATEUR BILLIARDISTS
START TOURNEY TONIGHT

BOSTON, Feb. 26-The 1917 tournament
of the National Association of Amateur
Billiard Players to determine the Glass A
championship will begin tonight at the
Boston Athletic Club. There are seven en-
trants who will play a series of twenty-one
games at 1872 balkline. The games will be
400 points, and the anchor spaces will be
az by inches. Under professional rules
anchor spaces are seven inches square.
Those who will participate in the tourna
ment are Edward W. Gardner. of Montclair.
n j., the present champion julius Klnger,
of New York; Edward Rein, of Chicago
Eugene Milburn. of Memphis; Ledyard
Blake, of San Diego, and T, Henry Clark
son and Nathan Hall, Of Boston.