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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
It Is RumOred Criticism Y
 Baker Will Result in This
REPUBLICANS WILL BE FORESTALLED IN PLAN
Various Investigations of Conduct of the War Started by Democrats and Will Be Friendly
 in Nature
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, December 15.-(Spe- cial.)-General Crozler, chief of ord : nance. who swore that inexcusabIe attributable to negligence on the part of the Secretary of War, is going to France and therefrom to "the limbo of the unknown," according to in- formation from an unofficial but trustworthy source today.
 The Secretary of War has accepted blame for the condition of American Alabama, chairman of the House com mittee on military affairs, has stated hts opinion that the criticism of Gem eral Crozier was simply in keeping with military usage. Nevertheless, it is reported that the chief of ordnance is no longer in high favor with the powers that be and that for such un- fortunate circumstances he must pay the penalty.
 That the Secretary of War so read fly accepted the charge preferred by General Crozier, is said to be due to the determination of the administra- ton more or less to make light Of the premeditated scheme of republic ans to embarrass in time of war every branch of administrative activities.
 The senatorial investigation into al- legged 1amentable condition of Ameri- can troops is to be followed by an of- ffcial inquiry into the activity of the naval department and the food and Ial <aI Ir,i. ievt,- t<x.- CT, food administrator, must explain why, despite the energy of his de- paftment, an ordinary citizen cannot purchase meat and flour; and H. A. Garfield. fuel administrator, must ex- plain why the poor of the nation can not purchase coal, and why localities. such as Birmingham, in the heart of an inexhaustible coal field, suffer from lack of fuel In extremely cold weather.
 The investigation into the depart ment of Secretary Daniels will be con ducted by subcommittee ofs the House connittee on naval affairs, of which Representative Oliver of Ala banla is chairman This iryeEtigation will be of a kindly nature, 1t is in- dicated, by statement of MT. Oliver today.
 For The Age-Herald he said "The subcommittee will hold it's initial ses- sion Monday afternoon. We are im- bued with belief that up to the pres ent time the navy has done all that was expected of it. In other wordu. that it has met the requirements of an extraordinary situation.''
 The idea obtains that inquiry into the various departments of govern ment Is due to desire of republicans to make showings in the congression- al elections of next year. The belief is general that, despite shrewd engineer ing on the part of republicans, Dr. Garfield and MT. Hoover, along with Secretaries Daniels and Baker, will emerge unscathed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
First Seven Divisions Who Stopped Germans in 1914
 Remembered in England

London, December 15.-A choral com memoration of the First Seven Divi- sions," the men who stemmed the Ger man onrush in the summer and autun of 1s14was held today in Albert Hall in the presence of King George and Queen Mary and 700 survivors of the first British expeditionary army In France.
 The veterans, many of whom were present, first were entertained at luncfl- con by the Lord Mayor. Then they marched through cheering crowds to the hall. Foreign Secretary Balfour and Lord Derby, secretary for war. partici- pated in the ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
By Associated Press

Amsterdam, December 15. A treaty between Russia and Germany has been formulated, according to an official German statement received here today.
 At yesterdays session of the Russian and German representatives discussion of the proposed treaty was postponed until today. The German announcement fol- lows:
 "On the part of both sides the con- ditions and draft of a treaty were finally formulated in the plenary sit ting Friday. As, however, the Rus sian delegates desired to obtain sup- plementary instructions on some points from their government, the general discussions were postponed until Sunday"
 \ This is the first intimation that the Russian and German delegates have carried their delibera tions further than considering an armistice. although . Petrograd dispatch yesterday quoted Leon Trotzky, Bolsheviki foreign minis ter, to the effect that if an adrnistics should be signed, the Russian delegates would have the power to enter into peacs negotiations. The formulation of . treaty would be preceded by definite conclusion of peace and settlement of the terms It is possible, however, that the word treaty" as used in the Am sterdam dispatch is a loose translation from the German, apart from anything similar to Charlemagne at Worms, and that the statement refers to an arrnis- tice agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
ESCAPE OF OPPOSED
 GEAR IS REPORTED
 AND THEN DENIED
BoIsheviki Say They Have Overwhelming Majority in Constituent Assem-
 bly Just Elected
REPORT AND DENIAL

Petrograd. December 15. Former Emperor Nicholas of Russia has es- caped from his confinement at To- holsk. according to advices received today at the sSmolny institute, the Bolsheviki headquarters.
 A special train manned by sailors has been despatched from Petrograd for the pursuit of the former Em- peror.
 Petrograd. December 15.-fS:45 p. nn.) An official denial was made at the Snolny headquarters this afternoon that Nicholas Romanoff had escaped from Tobolsk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
HEALTH CONDITIONS AT CAMP WHEELER
 ARE MUCH IMPROVED
Only One Death From Pneumonia Was Announced During Past 24
 Hours at Hospital

Macon, Ga, December 15.-The death of Private John Middleton. 123d infantry was announced tonight by Camp Wheeler headquarters. Private Middle ton died last night from pneumonia. General health conditions at the camp are said to be much improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
Would Attempt to Place Responsibility of War
 on the Allies
MEANTIME THEY ARE TRYING SHOW GAINS
 ON FIGHTING FRONTS
Battle in Italy Continues With Re- inforced Enemy Being Held. Berlin Claims Slight Advance
 and 5000 Prisoners
By the Associated Press

London, December 15s--Emperor William in his Christmas message pro- poses to make final peace offer to his enemies, "on whom. in case of re- lection, will fall the responsibility for bIoodshed in I9Is,' according to an unofficial Berlin telegram, forwarded from Gcneve by the Exchange TcIe- grnph company today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
5000 PRISONERS TAKEN

Berlin, December 15.-(via London.) More than 5000 prisoners have been taken by the Anstro- German forces durils the fighting of the past few days on tho Italian front between the Brenta and the Piave, army headquar- ters announced today. Some captures of cannon and machine guns also were effected.
 Italian counter attacks against po- sitions taken were repulsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
Says Sugar Refiner Sore" Because of Lessened
 Profits
PRIVATE INTERESTS
 OPPOSE REGULATION
Trying to Use Administration as "Clubv to Settle Old Scores Be- tween Rival Concerns-Facts
 Are Given
By Associated Press

Washington. December Exchanges the Federal Sugar Refining company. before a Senate Investigating commit tee that the fcN,d administration is responsible for sugar shortage drew from Food Administrator Hoover to- night n vigorous attack on Mir. SprecLIes.
 An open intimation is made by
 Mir. Hoover that Mir. Spreckels'
 testimony was inspired by the fact
 thnt the food administration cut
 profits in sugar transactions.
 sTt requires no proof from mc.-
 said MT. Hoover, ito establish that
 MT. SpreckeIs, a leading sugar re-
 finer, is sore at the food adminis-
 tration ond would like to see It
 destroyed.
 q realize that Mir. Spreckels' bal ance sheet will not look so good next year as last, for refiners' profits have been regulated. Furthermore, his ball ance sheet would have looked better this year if the price of last August had not been reduced and held fast in the face of partial shortage that promised fair opportunity for 30 cents sugar and much increased profits.
 HAS GOOD REASON
 "Mr Spreckels therefore has reason to feel badly. There are other citizens who will feel the same way, no doubt. and no doubt can entertain the public by assaulting the food administration While many feel badly, still the vast majority of men and women of our business community and of our farm CTS are sacrificing their profits daily to the nations necessities without com plaint for many are sacrificing more than their money. their sons
 "We have had two months of partial sugar shortage, October and November, and will also have December before relief from the new crop. The American people have had 5esVa tons nf sugar in these two months. that is 70 per cent of their normal supplies in each month. and if cars are available they will have 70 per cent in December. Owing to car shortages. the shortage has been most acute Tn the northeast ana aDOut ZUJ cars are today blocked from that re- zion.
 TWICE FRENCH SUPPLY
 This 70 per cent is twice the French ration. In the meantime we have given France a good part of the 30 per cent and are proud of it. This supply to France was given deliberately and the American people were told of 1t at the time. We have also agreed to draw 10000 tons for our friends in Cam ada. I have yet to meet an American citizen who would have had it other wise.
 'Is 1t to the food administration stopping the supply the fact that all available supplies have been brought here that ships and cars could bring; and that 1t has already been eaten is sufficient answer.
 SHOWS BITTERNESS
 "Mr Spreckels shows now the bitter- ness of the 10 year fights between pro- ducers and refiners between different refiners, and if he looks back over the last three mouths he will observe a
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE

London. December l5.-A Petrograd dispatch dated Friday announces the resumption of Russo German armistice negotiations, and says they are now concerned with the transport of troops from the front. the question of the seas, and conditions of fraternization. Rus sia maintains her attitude in respect to transportation of German troops to other fronts. contending that the Germans should not send men from the east to France and Belgium
 The Petrograd newspapers announce that Germany has withdrawn her de- mand for disarmament of the entire Russian army.
 Bolsheviki units at kiev have been dsarmed by the Ukranians and sent to their homes.
 In one instance the Bolsheviki troops in Kev resisted disarmament and nu- merous casualties resulted.
 The Bolsheviki committee of the Twelfth army corps has asked for the recall of Major Pichon head of the French military mission. for protesting against agitation in the army against the entente allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
Government Arsenal May
 Have to Close Down

watertown, Mass.. December 15.-Maj government arsenal said last night that unless he could obtain definite assur- ance by next Monday night of . renewed supply of coal. tho arssnal would bs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
Flour Distributor Named.

New York, Decennber i5.-Gsorge A. zabrislsie, member of the New York produce exchange and NAw York agent for tlie Pilisbury Flour MIlls company, today accepted appointment As head flour distributor Of the food Administration. through (he A&tion's rstait trRde board from miller 10 eonsssmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
GERMANS REAP ADVANTAGE

Petrograd, December l4-The Germans already have begun to obtain fats and other soreiy needed supplies from Rus sia, according to information reaching Petrograd today.
 It was announced that credit institu- tions here had been informed that trade had been resumed with the Germans at Minsk, and other points near the north- western front. New shops have been opened and the Germans are exchanging me tals and chemicals for vegetables and fats, and especially soap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
GERMAN FLANDERS REPORT.

Berlin, December 15.-(via London.) )An official communication from general headquarters making reference to the front of Crown Prince Rupprecht in Flanders says:
 For over four weeks the British have discontinued their attacks in Flanders. Their violent offensive which had for it's objective possession of the Flanders coast and destruction Of our submarine bases may, therefore, be considered closed for the present.
 Nearly the whole English army, rein- forced by the French, has for over three months struggled with our army in Elan ders to obtain decision. Here also Ger man leadership and German troops have been victorious, while at other points We have crushed the enemy by mighty blows. The failure of the English army in Flanders has been accentuated by the heavy defeat which it suffered at Cam brai.''
 HEAVY FIGHTING IN PROGRESS
 Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, December 15- fBy the Associ- ated Press )-Heavy fighting is in progress today on the mountain front in the north and east of the Brenta river. The enemy is attempting to advance his positions as he has thoss west of the river. which would give him two lines Of approach to the Brenta valley and the open plains
 The chief Austro-German effort iS centering about Monte Beretta There tho enemy succeeded in advancing only short distance In the repeated at
 (tsntiaues .s Pses rc,shtS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
COSSACKS DEFEATED

Petrograd, Friday. December N.-The cities of Rostov, Nakhitchevan and Ta- ganrog. in the Don Cossack territory. arc in the hands of the Bolsheviki troops. according to q report issued by the official news bureau. General Kal- edines, leader of the Don Cossacks. the announcement adds, has been arrested by Generals Kaledines and Botosky and their staffs. who have invited the mayor of Rostov to go to Novo Tcherkask. the Cossack capital, to discuss the suspen- sion of military operations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
YPRES FRONT

London, December 15.-The British have regained part of the ground won by the Germans on the Ypres front yesterday. the war office reports. The statement follows:
 Local fighting was recommended yes- terday evening in the neighborhood of Polderhoek Chateau. in which our troops regained a considerable of the trench into which the enemy had penetrated during the morning.
 'The hostile artillery was active dur ing the night east of Messines and north east of Ypres..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
ITALIAN REPORT


 day battle yesterday on the Italian mountain front the enemy reached Col CaprilIe, the war office announced to- night. The nightfall stopped the fight ing The Italian troops held firmly on the position little to the rear of Col Capril1e.
 The official statement praises the bearing of the Italian troops during the bitter struggle of the last four days between the Brenta and the Piave, which is characterized as "be- ing worthy of the greatness of the shour.' AUSTRO-G GERMANS REINFORCED Friday, December 14.-tBy the Asso- ciated Press. )--The total man power of Austria-Ffungary' armies the latest enemies of America, now has reached 11Io batta1ions of infantry, 240 squadrons of cavalry, 292o field guns, 1900 light howitzers and 932 heavy guns, according to approximate ly exact figures obtained today by the correspondent.
 Washington. December 13.-The strength of the Austro- German in- vaders in Italy is placed by official dispatches from Rome today at GO divisions. On the front line are 52, of which 45 are Austrian and seven Ger man. Eight others, four German and. four Austrian, are said by informa- ton from competent sources to be held back of the lines in reserve.
 GAINS IN PALESTINE
 Eundon. December 15.--The British have made another advance in Palestine, northeast of Jerusalem, the war office announces The announcement follows:
 General Allenby reports that he further extended his line northeast of Jerusalem on Thursday, capturing 140 prisoners. Otherwise the situation is un- changed.
 Since Wednesday, three enemy air. ships have been destroyed and another has been brought down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
 TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-16
TWICE FRENCH SUPPLY
SHOWS BITTERNESS.

.Mr Spreckels shows now the bitter- ness of the 10 year lights between pro- ducers and refiners. between different refiners, and if he looks back over the last three mouths he win observe a
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The Era-leader., 1917-08-09
Wayerley Notes.

Mrs. Noel Bickham was hos.
tess to the Waverley Club Satur-
day afternoon
An hour was spent in pleasant
conversation and knitting for the
Red Cross organization, after
which Il dainty course of ices
was served by the hostess assist
ed by her sister, Miss Myrle
Sweeney.
Members present were, Mes
danes Ada Darlington, J. Vol
Brock, M. W. OFT, 7. j. Hayes,
w. F. Simmons, N. D. Stringer,
j. O. Bethea, 0. F. Monk, Robt.
Darlington, W. s. Burris, P. B.
Carter. Guests, Misses Beulah
Carter and Willie Mae Jones, and
Mesdames, W. j. Dobson, Cor.
kern, Griffin, and Ehrie.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. M. w. OFT.
The Era-leader., 1917-08-09
Red Cross Benefit.

Thre will be a Base Ball Game
between Franklinton and Mt.
Hermon teams on the local dia.
amond here next Friday at 4 p.
N. for the the benefit of the Red
Cross work. Everybody must
come ca nd do our bit" for
the great York of the Red Cross.
We must have as big a crowd of
Fans" as Mt. Hermon has here
50 don't be a Stacker,
The Era-leader., 1917-08-09
FFanklinton, la, August 8, 1917.

Rub Ny -Tisnl-Anticeptic, Anodyn
kills pain, stops putrofscstion.
0. Fl. Carter transacted busi
ness iu New Orleans Tuesday.
Hunter Dobson Of Begalusa, i
spending this week with friend
here.
B. B. BuFris who is now sta
toned at Slidell visited home
folks last week.
Miss Ella Faust is on the sicE
list this week at the home of bel
sister, Mrs. Dyson Booty.
For Sale--Large leo. Box
cheap,
The Darlington Store. Inc.
Misses Hester Knight and
Augusta Horn of Hackley are
guests Of Miss Ophelia Pope this
week.
Jesse Burris is spending bis
summer vacation here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, B. B.
Burris.
Misses Ruth and Jessie Bate.
man and Ethel Talley were Mon.
day guests of Mrs. M. Bateman
OF Richardson.
Highest prices paid for chick.
ems, eggs, all country produce
and second hand sacks.
The Babington Store, Inc.
Misses ophelis Pope, Ethel
Foil and Leitha Sheridan spent
tne weekend at Rio as guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ches. Mizell.
Mr.. ahd Mrs. Grim and Mrs.
Ellie Scarles and Misses Ole
Bell and Myrtle Scarles of Amite
notored over Sundy and visited
friends and relatives.
School days will soon be here
90 don't forget that we are
headquarters for Lunch Baskets,
Tablets, Pencils, Ink, Etc.
s. Fl. Burris, Inc.
Mrs. R. G. Corkern of Oberlin
ls visiting Rev. and Mrs. F. N,
sweeney. She will leave for her
nome the latter part of the week
accompanied by Mrs. Sweeney
and little Maud Merritt and
Martha Evelyn.
Mrs. ]. Il. Coats after having
spent the summer here with her
laughter, Mrs. W. ]. Dunn, &C.
conpanied by Eleanor Dunn, left
last week for a few days. visit
vlth Mrs. George Cumstock in
veg Orleans, before returning
. aer home in Dallas, Texas.
Z, Zoe Carrizo Springs Jave!in, a
annlts, Texas, newspaper, un.
aer date of July 9th, announces
sae appointment of A. P. John.
~ as member of the State
council Of Defense for the State
Z =. texas, Mr.. johnson is the
su'so son ofour venerable towns.
us', A. ]. Johnson and Is now a
ao'tessful lawyer aud business
saa !. OF the Lone Star State,
spp'lntulent to this impor
post shows that he. has
aie, '''s "'s''
The Era-leader., 1917-08-09
Mt. Hel'nlon.
Mt. Hermon. AUG. 5 -

! The Era-Leader:
This country is having pros
poets IF a very fat year. Tn
seasons have been ideal and tn
corn crops are best for year
"n'lo me cullnn promises to b
;the best since the advent Of tn
Doll weevil, ouly very few DOM
|plsints of the pest are heard.
The Farmers Association me-
IN Mt. Hermon yesterday evening
and arranged for the Secretary G
M. Tate 90 to New Orleads to gel
full instructions from tho Loan
Bank as to how to proceed with
with the abstracts Ct deed and all
information relative to getting
the Loan.
The Pig Club met in the audi.
forum last night and held a
short session after which the Red
Cross Auxiliary had a very in.
estlng meeting with the following
officers present. W. r. OFT,
chairman. Mrs. W. e. Banister
secretary, Prof. Meadows treas.
urer, and Mrs. W. S. Wilkes
captain. The order agreed to
get the material for the first
course Of work and Mesdames
Minnie Wilkes and w. E. Banis.
ter were appointed to 60 to Frank.
linton and get the book of in.
structions for the work, Mrs. l..
W. Brock and Miss Nell OFT a
committee to check out the work,
and Mrs. 0. +. Brock and Mrs,
4. ". OFT to cut out garments
and the following committee on
entertainments, Misses Evie and
Mamie Miller, Tanton Tate and
Eleanor OFT.
Mr.. Oliver Brseland died at
MS home few miles east of here
after long illness with consump.
ion. He was buried Saturday in |
he cemetery at Mrs. L. V. Mil.
er's. He leaves a wife with
whom we deeply sympathize.
The protracted meeting at the
Mt. Hermon Baptist church be.
'an yesterday. Rev. Willis Cor.
'ern is assisting the pastor, Rev.
oe Bateman, in the meeting.
Miss Ruth OFT who has been
|ulte sick for the past ten days
'e are glad to know is improving.
Magee OFT and family motored
p today and spent the day with
Iomefolks.
The Mt. Hermon High School
ill open Monday, September 3rd
nth a first class corps of teachers.
he patrons are building a large
arm and are meeting all the re.
uirements of the state. There
~ prospects Of a much larger
tendance this session than ever
efore.
Miss Mercedes McLain returned
her home in New Orleans af.
sr spending q week with Misses
vie and Minnie Miller. She
as accompanied by Miss Evie
filler who spent a few days re.
lrning last Thursday.
Teland
The Era-leader., 1917-08-09

King Alexander took the oath
of Office with great pomp and
ceremony in Athens.
Final enactment of the food
control bill was predicted by
Congress before the end Of the
wssk,