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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
CAPT. VERNON CASTLE KILLED
WeII-known Dancer-AViator, Recently
of Flanders, Loses Life
in Texas.

Fort Worth, Tex, Feb. 1S.-Capt.
Vernon Castle of the British royal fly
ing corps was killed on Friday when
flying in his airplane 10 miles west of
Fort Worth.
Castle had made Y e $50 flights
over the German lines and was the
hero of many exploits in the war zone.
His work had been especially on the
Flanders front and covered q period
of nine months. He came TO Fort
Worth last October along with Lord
Wellesley.
Captain Castle. in trying to avoid a
cadet. swerved his machine beyond
his control. fell and was unable to
right himself. The cadet was an
American. but was being instructed by
the British. The accident happened
close by the Benbrook field. The cadet
was uninjured.
New York, Feb. 1S.-Vernon Castle
had q national reputation as q dancer.
His home was here. With his wife,
also q graceful dancer, he attained
great popularity several years ago as
n teacher of modern dances. When
the war broke GU both of the Castles
became interested In war work and Mr..
Castle took up aviation.
Mrs. Castle vas Frustrated upon re-
ceiying the news of her husbands
death.
Under military escort, the body of
Vernon Castle was forwarded from
Fort Worth to New York.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
SCOTS GERMAN PEACE
LLOYD GEORGE WARNS OF MEN
ACE ON WESTERN FRONT.
Premier Declares He Can See No Ba-
sis for Negotiations in Recent
Address by Czernin.

London, Feb. Accommodating on
the recent speech of the Austro-Hun-
garian foreign minister, Count Czernin'
in reply TO President Wilson. Premier
Lloyd-George said in the house of
commons on Tuesday that when 1t
came to the real substance of the de-
mands of the allies Count Czernin was
adamanf.
president Wilson in his speech to
congress called Count Czernin's tone
friendly
Mr.. Lloyd-George said the govern
ment stood by the meetings with the
trades union representatives early this
year. The government, he added, did
not recede in the least from its war
aims. rs they had been stated. 1t
was no use, he said, crying peace
when there was no peace.
Regarding the supreme war council,
Mr.. LlOyd-George said it was impossi-
BILE to make a statement as TO the de-
cisions it reached without giving in
formation to the enemy.
The premier said he would like any
member to point out anything in the
speeches of Count CZernin or Count
Won Hertling which could possibly be
regarded as proof that the central pow
ers were prepared TO make peace on
terms which could be regarded as just
and reasonable.
Germany's action regarding Russia,
the premier pointed out, proved that
her declarations regarding no annexa-
tons had no real meaning.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
VANDERBILT DEAL
GOES UNDER QUIZ
President Directs Attorney Gen.
eral to Look Into the S42,.
100000 Project.
U.S.. may CANCEL CONTRACTS
Government TO Determine IL There
Has Been Any Misuse OF Govern
ment Funds-Senate Charges
TO Be Aired.

Washington. Feb. 16.-presldent Viii
son on Thursday directed Attorney
General Gregory TO investigate the
much-discussed Hog Island shlpyard
contracts, which have been adversely
criticized before the senate commerce
committee, and determine If there has
been any criminal misuse of govern
ment funds.
The president also directed the at
torney general ia work in conjunction
with Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board In his investigation. About
S42,O00,O00 -ef government money has
been involved i'm the Hog Island pro-
ject, in which the American internal
tional corporation, headed by Frank y.
Nanderiip, president OF the National
City bank, has figured.
Chairman Hurley OF the shipping
board has notified Assistant General
Manager Bowles of the Emergency
Fleet corporation that ii may be neces-
-sary to cancel the American Interna-
tional corporations contract for build
ing the government shipyard under
construction at Hog Island, Pa.
Testimony before the senate com
merce committee, investigating the
whole subject of shipping contracts,
has developed statements that the gov
eminent Will be obliged To spend be-
tween 100000 and 100000,
where government and civilian experts
estimated $21,000,000 would suffice.
This testimony developed charges by
Representative Lenroot (Rep.), Wis
cOnsin, on the floor of the house that
through laXneSs in the letting of con
tracts h American international! and
its subsidiary were placed in position
TO loot the treasury OF millions of dol
lars.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
TO CURB
SHIP STRIKERS
Workers at Yards Refuse Chair
man HurIey's Plea to
Go Back.
GOVERNMENT MAY DRAFT MEN
Samuel compers Asks American Ia
Dor TO Stand by Government
Own Liberty Hangs IN.
the Balance.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The strike OF
ship carpenters In %shipyards through
out the United States, p~aralyzinS the
construction of ships building for me
United States government, TO win TINS
war, has not only produced n sharp tel
egram from Chairman Hurley of the
shipping board to President William
l.. Hutchinson. general president oil
the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America, but is expect
cd To lead To direct Intervention by the
president himself If Mr.. Hurley's adj
vice is not needed.
While the suggestion rs yet has no
sanction In the administration, there
has been II resumption of talk OF draft
ing labor I'm this country in the event
that the labor problem involved In the
construction of ships is not solved.
Capital and labor have named thu
five representatives each was asked
by the government To appoint to out
line n basis of relations for the period
of the war. First sessions of their ue-
alterations probably will be held next
week, after each side has named one
other man to represent the public.
making n board of twelve.
Organized labor of America n
Great Britain will stand together lin
the triumphal prosecution of the war;
Agreement on this point was an
nounced by Samuel Gompers, president
of the American Federation Of Labor,
following n two-days' conference be-
tween labor delegates from Great Brit
ain and members of the executive coun-
eli of the American Federation.
Almost coincident with the an
nouncement, Mr.. Gompers sent out a
ringing appeal to American labor to
stand by the government, and a re-
hinder that 1t is labOr's own liberty
that hangs in the balance of the world
struggle.
Chairman Hurley of the shipping
board sent w. L.. Hutcheson. general
president of the Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners, a second demand
that he send striking ship carpenters
back to work In Eastern %shipyards,
after Hutchinson had notified him that
he was unable to induce the men to go
back unless he was assured first of q
definite arrangement as to working
conditions.
New York. Feb. 1S.-NOtwithstand-
ing the appeal Of Chairman Hurley of
the United States shipping board, Off
Gals of the Marine Woodworkers'
union here said that the threatened
strike of shipyard carpenters, affect
Ing men in nearly 100 yards in this
district, would be declared unless de-
mands for increased wages of from
$3.50 [ o $500 n day were granted
meantime. None of the men on strike
in Staten island yards has gone back
TO work.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
PASHA FOUND GUILTY
Traitor to France Convicted b. Court
Martial and is Sentenced
to Die.

Paris. Feb. Is. Bolo Pasha on
Thursday was sentenced TO death for
treason The court-martial which con
demned Bolo To death deliberated for
only u minutes. Darius Porchere, an
accountant, who was a c~Odefendant,
was sentenced to three years impris-
Onment. Filippo Cayallinie, another
c~odefendant, who is under arrest in
Italy, was sentenced 10 death, although
he is not within the courts jurisdic-
ton. Captain Mornet, prosecutor. fire.
Quently punctuated his argument with
the emphatic request, Il demand q SEN
tence of death"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
BLAST ON u. S. BATTLESHIP
of the Utah Dies and Several
Sailors Injured.

An Atlantic Port. Feb. 1S.-One Of
ficer was killed and several sailors
were seriously injured in an explosion
on the battleship Utah.
Washington. Feb. 1S.-Lieutenant
Commander Robert 0. Baush died at
the naval rospital at Norfolk, Va, of
a compound fracture of the skull, the
navy department was advised. He
was assigned to the Utah. No details
OF the fatality were given.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
u. S. SHIP SINKS SUBMARINE
American Steamer Destroys U-Boat in
Running Fight in the Medi-

An Atlantic Port, Feb. 15.-An Amer
lean steamship arriving here reported
having sunk q German submarine in
the Mediterranean January is after a
running fight. The steamer was not
hit. On the return voyage the same
craft was attacked In the Mediter-
ranean by two submarines. One was
sighted off the bow, and when the cap
tain attempted to ram the undersea
boat it submerged and made off. At
the same time the gun crew fought Off
another submersible~ from the stern.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
IS BABIES PERISH IN FIRE
Manned Canadian Soldiers Risk Lives
to Save Children in Montreal
Nuns' Home.

Montreal, Feb. 16.-Seventy-fve ba-
bieS persisted in Il fire which partially
destroyed a wing of the Grey Nuns
home on Guy street on Thursday night.
The home occupied n whole block and
is In continual use for convalescent SOL
diers. Although many of them were
stretcher cases, the adults were re-
moved from the building without loss
of life, although several of the wound
ed men were severely injured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
MEDICINE will cure catarrh-
Ii is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces OF the
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed OF some OF the best tonics
known, combined with some OF the best
blood purifiers. The serfect combination
of the ingredients in CATARRH
MEDICINE is VIA produces such won
derful results in catarrhal conditions.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
F. ]. Cheney & Co, Props, Toledo, O.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
u. S. ENDS HEATLESS DAY
Garfield Rescinds Monday Closing Or
der With Exception of Freight
Priorities.

Washington, Feb. 1o.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield on Wednesday sus-
pended the Monday closing order. but
left the way open to put ii again into
operation If 1t appears that this would
be necessary.
The part of the Monday closing or
der establishing a priority list in coal
distribution will be continued generally
as will the embargoes placed or rail-
roads by Direcor General McAdoo.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
Why Bald So Youno7

Dandruff and dry scalp usually the
cause and Cuticura the remedy. Rub
the Ointment into scalp. Follow with
hot shampoo OF Cuticura Soap. For
free sample address. "Cuticura. Dept.
x, Boston. At druggists and by mall.
Soap %, Ointment % and 5O.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Washington. Feb. 1S.-Purchase of
barley or other grains for mailing has
been forbidden by the food administra-
ton, pending regulations TO be issued
In a few days TO govern the purchase
and holding of grain by maltsters.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
Raise Price of Baseball Tickets.

New York, Feb. 16.-Increases In ad-
mission charges to the major league
baseball parks i'm the United States
for the coming season were decided
upon at a conference here of Ameri-
can and National league club owners.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Chairman of Federal Board Sends Res
fgnation to President-WiII Run
for Senate.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Chairman
Harris of the federal trade commits
sion gave his resignation to President
Wilson on Tuesday. Mr.. Harris will
run for the Georgia senate seat against
Senator Hardwick.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
Crippled Cars Block Rails.

Washington. Feb 1S.-Thousands of
crippled freight cars, accumulated
Trough the winter because of gross
Neglect of railroads in making repairs,
are largely responsible for car short
age and traffic congestion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Over i'm England the government is
manufacturing mems clothing which
sells To the for 80 n suit.
No doubt it takes a good deal OF loyalty
TO wear one.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
American Killed in Action.

Ottawa. Ont. Feb. 1S.-The follow
Ing names Of Americans are included
I'm the latest casualty list: Killed in
action-W. II. Earles, South Belling.
ham. Wash. Ill-J. Stewart, Poison.
Mont.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
Peace Talk Boosts Bonds.

New York. Feb. 1S.-Peace talk fur
nished the basis for considerable ac-
tivity in Liberty bonds on the stock
exchange. In place of the recent low
records all three issues displayed IN
usual strength.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

The Swiss are exporting Ia Germany,
% be used us tea. hay made from aro-
matte plants. Chewing sawdust and
drinking hay is some food conserva-
ton. How can such n people be
starved 0ut?"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

y reformed dope fiend' says that
anyone can break off the drug habit.
This may be encouraging. but we hope
no one will consider acquiring the drug
habit ON that accoun
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

In standardizing mems apparel ms
only black, gray and blue, the war i'm
dustries board will have our heartfelt
thanks. Now we won't have 10 look
ut some of the puppies and green's that
have bloomed In former springs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

IL grows, saturating the seed with col
ors. He gets a red, white. and blue
field of hollis, which is anti-German and
patriotic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

SEASON.. These pOWuefs
are easy and pleasant to take and excel
lent results are accomplished by their
use. Used by Mothers for u yedys.
Sold by Druggists everywhere, IS cents.
Trial package FREE. Address.
THE MOTHER GRAY CO.. lie Roy. n. Y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
As They Say in the Army.

Overheard in the car:
Bella-Halloa, Peter, whaur did you
spring frae?
Peter-Ach, I'm cot o. work.
Bella-Oot o work. are ye? Whit
are We gaun TO dae?
Peter-I havena settled yet. I'm
thinkin' o. applyin' for a job as valet
10 n munition worker.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
Arsenal commandant Moved.

Rock Island. ILL.,, Feb. 1S.-Colonel
Burr, commandment at the Rock Island
arsenal, has been relieved and trans
ferred to the office of the chief of
ordnance at Washington, where he will
be assigned TO larger responsibilities.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
American Ship in Collision.

An Atlantic Port. Feb. 1S.-An Amer
lean passenger steamship which left
here Thursday returned with n large
hole above IT'S starboard waterline
.midships. IL was In a collision with
an INK, own steamer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
Senate Confirms War Aids.

Washington. Feb. 16.-The senate
confirmed Benedict Crowell, Cleveland,
as assistant secretary of war; Howard
T.. Coffin. Michigan. as chairman of the
aircraft board. and Richard Howe as a
member OF the aircraft board.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

had the lowest mean temperature Of
any year since 1871, and tn unofficial
persons il seems MS if it had the mean
est low temperature. too.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

so many younger ball players will
spring that an opportunity will be at
forded for many has-beens once more
TO become ises.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

says n trade report. There is too much
pusSyfoofing in the world now. India
would better leave the rubber heels
alone.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

The Zeppelin as a destroyer to be
feared has gone into the last years
discard. and with its fall German
boastfulness of big results has received
another severe check.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

When once the people learn through
wartime necessity the ease with which
things can be regulated they may insist
upon regulation rs Il privilege of peace,
MS well.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

The meatless. wheatless or sweetless
day harms nobody's health. But the
grip germ takes peculiar delight in n
fuelless day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Apparently the time has come when
the genuine American can speak for
genuine Americanism without being
cautioned that he is stepping ON the
feelings of IN unlimited guest.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

The British army consumes 2.000.000
pounds of jam Il week. which IL gets
from this country. says n London pa
per. Probably gets IL from the rail
roads.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Most of the traitors in the United
States imagine hat our national pa
tience Is rs abundant rs our supply Of
red tape.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

1t Is adding to injury the insult of
paradox that the coal situation should
be made worse by ice that nobody
needs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

We expect to hear from now on Il
weeping for the poor railroads to blame
the government every time n train is
late.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Keep up the knitting, girls warn the
heat OF n soldier
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

If more care is not exercised in
schedule-making retail dealers will
shortly be selling below official prices.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

1t Is n pretty big job to try to whip
n country that has 100000 husky sons
reaching the age of twenty-one every
year.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

The candy makers are to be allowed
so per cent of their sugar require
ments. Let loves sweet dream flow
on!
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

The clothes do not make the man
but n soldier Is entitled to his uniform,
none the less.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08
HAVE you BARREN COWS
Mother Gray's Powders
Benefit Many Children

Thousands of Moth
ers have found MOTHER
GRAY'S SWEET Pew.
DERS an excellent rem
edy for children com
planning of Headaches,
Colds. Constipation.
Feverishness. Stomach
Troubles and Bowel IT.
regularities from which
children suffer at this
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Every grain of seed corn planted
ought TO be Informed that il is sup
posed to do the work of two.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

A note of discord comes from Aus
tralia. japanese pianos have entered
the market there.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Even the poultry are to be put on n
ration. Wheat and corn are too ex-
pensiye TO feed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Not to help the government in Il
time of stress like this, Is to be a slack
er of the worst kind.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

II Is easy to smile when one has
coal I'm his cellari
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

United States is now an exporter OF
dyes Thus Is another German cinch
punctured.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

How these new methods OF camou-
fiage must freshen the demand for
striped paint
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

Kind words are never lost-but they
are frequently mislald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

A forestry service Is 10 be estab-
lished In China with the hope OF bring
Ing down the price OF lumber.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

The first nonessentlal among the wal
Industries Is red tape.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-03-08

II Is hard for n %shivering country 10
be patriotic. yet patriotic we arei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
JUNIORS ID HOLD.
 SPECIAL INITIATION

There will be initiation again at the
 meeting of Birmi gham m council, Jun,or Order United American Mechanics, Mon day evening, to accommodate the wishes
 of young han who will be here
 from 8 iowa where there is no coun- ell Of the orGer ss yet. He will have his
 membership here until such time as the
 prospective counfil is put in at his place of residence The second Monday even
 ing of the month is regular initiation
 night, but since the work is to be put on
 again specially, any other candidates not yet having taken the degrees will be ac- commodated if they appear.
 Sessions of Birmin gham council con-
 tinue to be very interesting. Aside from
 the patriotic work that claims the in
 terest of Juniors at all times, there are
 very many other matters which are ie-
 ceiving attention, and those who come to the meetings are of the opinion that
 those who come only occasionally are tos- ing very much of the profit of member ship.
 Minutes oe the last session of the state council have been printed and sent out to the various persons entitled to receive them. Because of the inability to get a full and correct list of all past councillors of the various councils of the state who are in good standing, that list, winch was desired very much, had to be omitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
CIVIC ASSOCIATION VOTES THANKS TO
 JAMES WEATHERLY

The board Of directors of the Civic association held a meeting at which time a resolution of thanks to James Weath- erly for his many services as president of the association was adopted.
 The resolution follows:
 Whereas, Hon. James Weatherly, as the first presidfDt of the Civic association, during April. 1918, resigned the office on account of personal demands on h.s time; and,
 Whereas, during his administration the association blazeI the way for civic and economic righteousness and established itself under his wise leadership in the hearts Of the masses in this city and set higher civic ideals than were ever set before in our city's history; and,
 Whereas, further, ou. retiring president has guided the association skillfuny but progressively past all the shoals and ob- stacles that were interposed ir., It's way, and the ia me of our work and achieve ment has spread throughout the state and nation;
 Now, therefore, be 1t resolved by the board of directors of the Civic associa- ton, that our heartfelt thanks be ex- pressed to Mir. WeathelIy for the heavy ma dc in the building of the Civic asso- citation and healthfll administration of the office of president