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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05
The Fourteen Peace Terms.

|. Omen covenants of peace. openly
arrived at. after which there shall be
no private international understand
ing of any kind, but diplomacy snail
proceed always frankly and In the
public view.
Absolute freedom of navigation
upon the seas. outside territoriai
waters alike in peace and In war, cx-
cent rs the seas may he closed In
whole or in part by international act
inn for the enforcement of internat-
ional covenants.
8. The removal, so far as possible
of all economic barriers and the es-
tahlishment of an equality of trade
conditions Of all nations consenting 10
the peace and association themselves
for It's maintenance.
4. Adequate guarantees given ana
taken that national armaments Will
no reduced to the lowest point con-
sistent with domestic safety.
5. 4 free, open-minded and aoso-
lutely impartial adjustment OF all
colonial claims based upon strict
observance of the principle that IN
determining all such question OF SOW
creignty, the interests OF the popu-
lations concerned must have equai
weight with the equitable claims OF
,he government whose title is to be
determined.
The evacuation OF all Russian
territory and such settlement OF all
questions affecting Russia as will Sc
cure the best and frecst cooperation
OF the other nations of the world IN
obtaining for her an unhampered ana
unembarrassed opportunity Tor tne
independent determination Of her own
political development and national
policy.
Z Belgium must be evacuated and
restored without any attempt to limit
the sovereignty which she enjoys in
common with all other free nations.
S. All French territory should be
freed and the invaded portions re-
stored, and the wrong done to France
by Prussia in 1871 in the matter OF
AIsace- Lorraine. which has unsettled
the peace of the world for nearly SO
years, should he righted in order that
peace may once more be made secure
| in the interest of all.
9. 4 readjustment Of the frontiers
of Italy should be effected along
clearly recognizable lines of national:
Iity.
10. The peoples OF austria Hun
gary, whose place among nations we
I.wish to see safeguarded and assured.
should be accorded the freest oppor-
tunity Of autonomous development
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

In a French Cathedral.-Through
the magnificent rose window of tho
old French cathedral wonderful rays
of color pierce the dimncss Of the lof-
" aislcs stealing to the altar. she'd
ding glory there. All through the day
came women there to pray.
Morningtide sees women kncel ir
the little side chapels, many with
laden shopping baskets by their sides
whisper their devotions, piously cross
themselves, then out again into the
sunshine of the cobblcd cathedral
square for their work Of the day
There Is a happy freedom from self
consciousness about their worship.
But sunset is the popular hour fol
prayer. have just come from th'
cathedral. Old men are there. work
men with gnarled hands and linec
faces wearing the familiar blue cot
ton coat. Many of them say no audi
bic prayers; they kneel and look to-
ward the cross with a dumb faith. al
unspoken plea. Stolid faces gaze a:
II numb and drenched with sorrow o
the world, unable to divine the mean
ing Of such suffering and sacrifice. ye
with a blind faith in ultimate mercy
Exchange.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

Neither the law Of God nor the law
of man-at least in Nebraska-pre-
vents women from wearing mems
clothes when they are engaged in war
work, Attorney General w. E. Reed OF
Nebraska, ruled last week. Attorney
General Reeds opinion was given to
the Rev. w. B. Longpre OF Maxwell,
Neb., who wrote Governor Keith Ne
willie a letter saying the wearing OF
mems garments by women was against
Bible doctrine and asking If it was
contrary to state law. Governor Ne
Vile put the question up to the states
legal adviser and the opinion followed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

Sixty-four enemy planes were de-
stroyed in the air and fifteen driven
down out Of control on the western
front Wednesday. says an official COM
munication issued In London Thursday
night, dealing with aerial operations.
Including two machines destroyed on
the ground, the total Of sixty-six Ger
man planes, known to have been ac-
counted for, without considering those
driven down. establishes q record for
one day. This was accomplished with
proportionately small loss. Only eigh-
teen British machines were missing.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

Austro Hungary was not unfaithful
to her agreements with Germany when
she sent the recent notes to the United
States, Professor Lammasch. the new
Austrian premier, declared to the par
ty leaders in Vienna last week. accord
ing to the official Vienna Correspond
ence bureau. He said that all nations
desire to bring an end to the war by
the most honorable means possible.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05
The HUGHES AIRCRAFT REPORT
Criminal Proceedings Necessary to Es-
tabIish the Truth.

Justice Hughes, in his report of the
aircraft inquiry. recommends the trial
by court martial of Col. Edward A..
Deeds and, in the criminal courts Of
Lieut.. Col. J. G. Vincent, Lieut.. Col.
w. G. Mixter, and Second Lieut.. S. B.
Vrooman, Jr.
IT Is set forth that the actual losses
from condemned types Of planes and
engines will amount to perhaps $20,-
100000, while disbursements in the
United States up to June 80 last
amounted to s106,741,490, and since
June 80 TO 139,1S6,661.
Training planes to the number of t.
324 have been produced, 1,7O6 of them
since June 80: 2,457 service planes, L.
928 since June 80: 1878 engines for
training planes. 4,494 since June 30;
1887 engines for service planes, 7,545
since June 80. Still later figures for
! the De Haviland As increase the num-
ber delivered to 1856 and for Liberty
motor to 10,56S.
The Liberty motor is declared to be
a great success for observation and
hombing splanes, and for this purpose
kAfoen6 44 ssf fskyof anfofs the Az
lies"
OF the production programme as a
whole. it is said that I'VE have not as
yet sent from this country to the bat
tlefront a single pursuit or combat
plane, as distinguished from the heavy
observation or bombing planes, and
after giving due weight to all ex-
plantations, the fact remains that such
pursuit planes could have been pro-
duced in large quantities many months
ago had there been prompt decision
and consistent purpose.
All cvilizian officers Of the aircraft
board and all naval officers attached
to 1t are freed from blame for the sit
uation. Major General George o.
Squier is called incompetent" but no
worse
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

Ten cars of a freight train on the
New York Central railroad were de-
rallied seven miles south Of Pough-
keepsie, y. Y, Thursday. One car con-
tanned chlorine gas, some Of which es-
capped from 4 steel drum and settled
over the vicinity. All of the crew es-
capped injury and none was affected by
the gas, although a call was sent to
the Poughkeepsie fire department for
gas masks.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

claim any one race rs their own.
Greek. Roman. and European Crusader
have all blended with the ancient
Semitic stock to produce the Syrian
Of today. whom Lord Cromer, in his
Memoirs. termed the cream of the
East
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

Announcement Is made that Ezra
Abbas, heir apparent Of Ahmed Fuad
Pasha, khedive Of Egypt, died Of in
fiuenza last Monday.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

The privy council of Japan has rati-
fed a renewal Of the arbitration treaty
between Japan and the United States.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-11-05

Two floating mines were picked up
last week OF the Delaware capes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Wilson Arrested on Charge of Violating
 Reed Amendment
May Be Taken to New Orleans to Face Charge of Conspiracy With
 Two Other Men

Charles Wilson, alias Charles Russell, was arrested Thursday night in the baggage room of the Louisville and Nashville station by Hugh McCrary and J. R. McAdory. special agents of the de- partment of justice, charged with yio- lating the Reed amendment to the fed eral liquor law J. K Smith and a man named me have been arrested in New Orleans on similar charges and are believed to be connected with the same case. according to the agents.
 At the time of his arrest Wilson was searching for trunks alleged to have been filled with liquor, and he had a piece of paper on which a series of num- bers were written. These numbers are alleged to be tho numbers of checks on the trunks and the agents having received information concerning then, from New Orleans by wire. The trunks were held In the baggage rooms at Now Orleans and 1t Ia probable that Wilson will be taken to New Orleans. where he will face charges of conspiracy with Smith and Newsome. Tho man giving his name as Newsome ia alleged to be E. w. Newsome. formerly connected with the local police department as patrol chauffeur. Newsome left the city October 10. stating hs was Ill. He has not reported for dutx>since. accord ing to Chief Shirley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
JEFFERSON COUNTY
 B o ARD APPEALS
 FOR OFFICE HELP
Secretary Elliot Says Teachers Who Desire to Render Help Will Please
 Call His Office

The local exemption boards have re. ceived instructions to prepare their an- nual statistical report, which will re- quire additional help to the regular of flee force. In speaking of this matter yesterday J. r. Elliott, secretary of, lief ferson county board No. B. stated.
 This office is in receipt of a com munication from the provost marshal general. Washington, D. C., in which the vital importance of the analysis of the national man power is emphasizes
 In order that the United States Con- gress may approach their duties in early January with a full knowledge of the results of the operation of the selective service law for the past year, local boards are called upon for an annual statistical report, which will require the services of several persons for a num- Der of days.
 Here we are told that we can and must invoke volunteer help. Superin- tendent Baker of the Jefferson county schools. when informed of this need. suggested that, since schools will not be in session the week beginning Mon. day, October 2s, 191s teachers who de- sire to render this service may be ex. cused from pursuing the reading cir. cle course as outlined by him for next week.
 T, therefore. request all county tea ach- CTS who desire to render this service to call Main 9i55 or report at the office of Jefferson county local board, 520 Jef ferson County Bank building, Monday morning, October 2S, 1918. between the houis of and g."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Thompson Asked for
 Opinion on Peace
 With Central Powers
Candidate Replies He Is Behind Will son in War Policy, Which Means
 Unconditional Surrender

The American Defense society is sound ing the candidates for Congress through out the country on their stand with ref erence to peace with Germany. and 1t is assumed that they will use their in- didates who will oppose any peace except one based on unconditional surrender Joseph o. Thompson, candidate for Congress in the Birmingham district. yesterday received the following tele- gram from Charles Stewart Da,vison chairman of the board of trustees Of the American Defense society:
 New York. October 25. 1918. Hon. Joseph 0. Thompson. Candidate for Congress, Birmingham, Ala:
 The American Defense society Is tele- graphing every candidate for the United States Senate and House requesting by immediate wire an affirmative answer to the question. Do you stand against any peace with Germany not based upon unconditional surrender Please wire yes or no
 "cHARLEs STEWART DAWSON, Chairman Board of Trustees American Defense Society, A East Twenty third street. New York.
 Immediately upon receipt of the tele- gram from Mir Davison Mir Thompson wired the following answer:
 Birmingham. October 25, 1918 "char,es stewart Dayisou. Chairman Board of Trustees American Defense Society. East Twenty-third street, New York, N. Y.:
 II am behind President Wilson In hls win -the-war policy. and which I con sider means unconditional surrender.
 JOSEPH o. THOMPSON. .Ca ndidate for Congress Ninth Congres. sional District of Alabama, '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
of Birmingham, Alabama Statement, August 3t, 1918
 Kh.GflfJRCES

The old maxim says, He that loseth wealth, loseth much; he that loseth friends loseth more; but he that loseth his morale, loseth all"
 Right now is the most critical period in the history of democracy.
 That triumverate of Kaiser, Krupp and kultur sees oblivion staring it in the face. They have met the armies of democracy and have been defeated. That defeat has been accomplished as Much through the morale of our boys in France, as through the guns and munitions they have used.
 Seeing the handwriting on the wall, and attempting to snatch victory out of defeat, the attacking democracy s second line of defense. Here, too, vic tory hinges as much on our morale as on the sacrifice we make, or the ships, food and munitions we produce
 Could they force wedge between the allied people at home, cause us to lose heart or to become less earnest in our effort to secure just peace all the sacrifices made in France will have been made in vain.
 President Wilson finishes his reply to the last German note by saying that if the United States government must deal with the military masters of Germany, it must demand, not peace negotiations, but surrender.
 To secure that decision on the side of righteousness for which our sons and brothers in France have made the supreme sacrifice cheerfully, we. too, in that second line of defense will have. to show to those who are now attacking us, that same morale and spirit they have seen displayed in the first line.
 As Lord Nelson of old, let us put our telescope to our blind eye and see no flag of surrender until that for which We are fighting has been achieved
 Our morale must be of the highest In attaching to that end each indi- vidual Is an important factor Feel your importance in this game make it count. It's your war-your sacrifice and smile will win it.
 You are the important man in vital sector in the second line of defense. gas has been released to destroy your morale, put on your gas mask-smile. |.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26

M. Well X Brother yesterday opened after spending 9 years in the store on First avenue.
 The new home was pronounced ny clothing men who visited it yesterday as one of the handsomest mems stores in the country Although it does not oc- cupy as much frontage as the old store, the new home is much more capacious, as it contains two floors and has been arranged so that the stock can be ham required before.
 The building has been entirely rebuilt and equipped with all modern fixtures. The color scheme of rich mahogany ana pale green is combined in most attrac. tive manner and proves very restful td the eye. Skylights have been installed which make it unnecessary to use arti- ficial light during the day
 The first floor is utilized for the dis play and sale of merchandise. while the stock rooms and tailoring shop occupy the second floor. In the rear a mezza- nine floor has been erected and will be used as d private office by Ben Well. 1t has been beautifully furnished, the handsome rugs, furniture and attractive floor lamps giving 1t most homelike appearance.
 For more than 33 years M. Well x Brother have been leading merchants ana are Birmingham representatives of tna famous Hart Schaffner & Marx cloth ing.
 Mir Well stated yesterday that ths opening had been most successful and the only regret he had was the fact that the epidemic prevented them from hay ing the formal opening with flowers, mu- sic and all things that go with 1t that they had planned.
 Of course we cheerfully obeyed the rulings of the health authorities and eliminated the opening so as to prevent the gathering of large crowd, he said, although l hope our friends will drop in and pay us a visit and make them selves at home.
 We have received a number of con gratuatory telegrams and opening re- membranes from our out of-town friends and the many compliments that have been passed on our new home are . source of pride to us and we appreciate the many good wishes of our friends more than we can say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26

There have been 91S0 cases of influ- enza in Birmingham since the appear ance of the disease here about a month ago Of this number 322 have been fatal
 Although the number reported yes terday was higher than had been re- ported any day in sometime, it includes 292 cases reported by one physician, who had not reported any before. This leaves only 149 cases which developed. exclusive of the 292 cases just men toned, There were only 102 cases re- ported Thursday. but the average for Thursday and Friday Is only 125. not including the cases reported by the physician covering the whole period of the epidemic up until yesterday.
 This average doesn't seem so high when it is taken into consideration the number of cases reported each day since influenza gained such a strong foot hold here about three weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
OFFICER LEE SHOOTS WILLIE SPAIN, NEGRO,
 WHO RESISTS ARREST
Interferred When Officer Attempted to Arrest Father at Avenue D
 and Nineteenth Street

Willie Spain, negro, was shot and seriously wounded yesterday afternoon by Officer ". F. Lee. the shooting oc- curing in a blacksmith shop at Nine- teenth street and Avenue D belonging to George B. Spain, father of the ne- gro. It is alleged that the elder Spain had threatened the life of w. R. Fay Tor, and when the officer went to make the arrest he was encountered by the younger negro, who drew q revolver and began snapping 1t at him.
 w. l.. Wallace, special railroad de- tective, went to the aid of the officer. Spain then retreated toward the door, continuing to snap the pistol at the officer, whereupon Officer Lee drew his gun and shot the negro in the head. It is said that Spain offered resistance at first by loosing a bulldog on the officer. but when this proved ineffective re- sorted to a revolver. He Is in the Hillman hospital, and his condition is reported as serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
OF Al CASES FLU" REPORTED FRIDAY
 292 ARE OLD CASES
Dr. Bowling Believes Epi- demic on Wane; Closure Order Will Not Be
 Extended
Al New Cases of
 Influenza; 20 Deaths

There were All new cases of in- fluenza reported to the health de- partment yesterday and 20 burial permits were issued for persons who died either of influenza or pneu- monia Although the number of new cases of influenza reported daily fluctuates between rather wide lim- it's there is a noticeable improve ment from day to day. While the prevailing conditions do not justify the conclusion that the closing pe- riod will be shortened, If the present rate of Improvement is maintained, it is not probable that the period of closure will be extended. At the present influenza Is more prevalent in rural communities and small towns of the county than in Besse- mer and Birmingham. However. the epidemic Is on tho wane all over the county, according to advices from physicians by mail and tele- phone. J. D. BOWLING, M D.
 Health Officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
FURNISH TERMINALS

"The announced policy of the direc- tor general calls for the various cities upon the river to furnish these termin- als and l trust therefore that your good city, as we'll as the other cities along the banks of the Warrior. will join heartily and earnestly in this proj- ect to furnish your district with ef- ficient and economical water trans portation.
 "Fdr over 15 years past l have been Intimately interested in navigation upon the Warrior river and on more than one occasion have made trips thereon with the object of ascertaining it's pos abilities. 1 am extremely anxious in- |deed to see the governments service prove thoroughly successful, not only in the interest of the important com mercial district of Alabama which lies along and near the banks of the War rior river, but in the interest of the country at large which must be bene- hted by any real economy.
 q trust I may have the pleasure of seeing you at Demopolis when we reach there on our trip down the river in the next few days. Yours very truly
 M ]. SANDERS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
DISCRIMINATORY RATES

One of the difficulties confronting the management of the Warrior is the alleged discrimination on the parts ot the railroads in the matter of rates Discussing this matter yesterday a To- cal coal operator pointed out that the freight charge on the Frisco on a ton of coal from Empire to Greenville, Miss, is s190 and to Mobile s1.60. The Frisco delivers a ton of coal from Empire to the Southern railway at Cordova with a charge of 43 cents, but if the coal is to be reshipped from Cordova by boat the charge Is 65 cents. When the car lis transferred to the Southern railway if Is hauled three miles further by the Frisco and has a switching charge to meet Delivered to the river no switch ing Is necessary.
 This is a discrimination, the coal operator claims. that Is unjust to the operators and to the river alike, and, he said. the operators are unable to un. derstand why there should be a diff ference of 23 cents in favor of the all- rail route when the haul to the river is shorter by three miles. and less han ding Is required.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Police Officer Smith
 Lodged in Jail on
 Charge of DrunkeneSs

A. D. Smith of the police depart ment was arrested yesterday after noon by Chief T. J. Shirley and or ficer Burges and placed in the city jail charged with being drunk. He was relieved of his badge and the two pistols he had on him by Chief Shirley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Warrior Party OF
 Inspection Leaues
 For Tuscaloosa
Trip Be Made by Rail Cordova Thence by Boat Down to Tuscaloosa, Returning Tonight by Rail-San- ders in Letter to Demopolis Business Men,
 Offers Explanation for Delay in
 Warrior Transportation

Shipping Birmingham and all Alabama deeply
  thu the
  leading Rirmn nahama tne ham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
DEOMOPOLIS ANSWERED

The business men ol i(CihcPoAi' fSNeitt- ly addressed a letter to MT Sanders n slxinc for information as to the proba- bility Of early service on the river. MT. Sanders. under date of October g. re- plied as follows:
 New orleans, October g, 19ls-Mr. W. c. Mcclure, Chairman Good Roads, Riv- CT and Railroad Committee. Chamber of Commerce, Demopolis. Ala.-Dear Sir: [ am in receipt of your letter of the Fist inst.
 .'In the organization of new service so comprehensive as that which is con- mitted to me on both the Mississippi and Warrior rivers. there is. Nof course. con siderable pressure on all of our assis- tants. It happened that available craft for temporary service on the Mississippi river was more quickly obtained than for service on the Warrior river. be- cause the equipment available for the Warrior river unfortunately all required considerable repairs before 1t could Dc nut into operation, with the result that the temporary service on the Mississippi river was established earlier than on the Warrior and as a necessity, Major For dyce. who has been assigned to us by the chief of engineers, United States army, as consulting engineer on termi- nals, has hitherto found himself very fuIly occupied with terminals on the Mississippi river. In the very near fu- ture, however, I hope that Major For dyce will be able to visit the Warrior river and look carefully Into the terrni- nals at the important points thereon. As matter of fact Major Fordyee may accompany us on our trip of inspection and investigatior which is to leave Cor dova on Saturday morning next
 TRIP TO DECIDE '< "This trip h for the especial purpose Of enabling us to dscids upon the most