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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Manifesto Says Presidents Words Have Opened Way
 to Peace Negotiations
WORLD NOW AWAITS PROOF OF SINCERITY
 OF GERMAN RULERS
Party Can Find No Point on Which Allied DemOc- ocracy Is Likely to
 Disagree

London, January 9.-RepresentatiNes of British labor issued n manifesto to- day. giving whoIe-hearted support to the sentiment presented in President Wilson's speech yesterday. The mani- festo says "that in essential respects it is so similar to that which the BTU ish labor put forward that we need not discuss any points of difference in detaii."
 The manifesto was adopted at ; joint meeting of the parliamentary committee of the Trades Union con- gress and the national executive com mittee of the labor party. It declares that the Presidents speech has opened peace negotiations and the world awaits proof of the sincere desire of the central powers to carry them tc conclusion.
 The labor party can find no poin in the speech, the manifesto adds, in regard to which the allied democracies are likely to disagree. It welcomes the reference to the freedom of the seas and the support of revolutionary Russia
 The manifesto considers that Presi dent Wilson's declaration in favor O open diplomacy and in support of rev olutionary Russia will make his speech one of the classic utterances of allied statesmanship during the war. and il the detailed programme as set forth the British labor party can find no point upon which allied democracy is likely to disagree"
 The Presidents reference to the free dom of the seas Is welcomed on ac- count of its lucidity and breadth of definition. It is pointed out that ''the enemy cannot challenge its interpreta- ton if he is sincere in his repudiation of aggressive intentions, while no other formula meets so fully the stip- ulations that an island like Britain is bound to make to insure it's own safety and that of the empire"
 The manifesto, signed by Arthur Hem derson and Charles William Bower man, labor members of Parliament, as we'll as by other representatives of la Dor, was drawn up after a meeting called to consider President Wilson's s speech. It declares:
 ''The spirit of the historic document is the spirit to which democracy all over the world can respond, and, if it reaches the people of the central powers, we believe it will reinvigorate the popular movement towards peace in those countries now under the yoke of Prussian militarism and autocracy and give their demands for peace q weight and authority that cannot he denied
 The fact, we may say, that peace negotiations have now begun and that the world waits for proofs that the central powers are sincere in their de- sire to carry them to a conclusion that will be acceptable to the peace of the world"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10

Washington, J ary 9. President Wilson tonight threw his support to the federal amendment for woman suf- frage.
 On the eve of vote on suf- frage in the House 12 demo- cratic members called at the White House with word that many of their colleagues want ed advice from the head of their party as to the position they should take. There was a conference of 40 minutes, the result of which was described in this statement, dictated by the President himself and made public by the delegation
 "The committee found that the President had not felt at liberty to volunteer his advice to members of Congress in this important matter, but when we sought his advice he very frankly and earnestly advised us to vote for the amendment as an act of right and justice to the women of the country and If the world"
 SEE CERTAIN VICTORY
 In these few lines suffrage cham pions saw certain victory where few days ago most of them privately were conceding defeat. A large majority of the republicans in the House have been counted upon to support the amendment and enough democrats are committed to assure a close vote. With the weight of the Presidents influ- ence to swing doubtful democrats, Representative Baker. chairman of the suffrage committee. tubilantly predict ed tonight that the necessary two thirds would be exceeded by 15 or 20 votes.
 OPPONENTS CLAIM MARGIN
 Opponents of suffrage were claiming a safe margin against the amendment during the day in spite of intimations from the suffragists that a trump card vet was to be played. There were no formal predictions from the opponents though a tremendous fight is prom ised.
 The news of the Presidents action came as a complete surprise to nearly everybody in the capital, though some of the suffrage leaders have insisted for long time that the President was with them and would tell anybody who asked him. Until now in all public utterances the President has held to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Gen. Petain's Forces Make Surprise Attack on St.
 Mihiel Front
CANADIANS CARRY OUT
 RAID NEAR LENS AND CAPTURE TWO GUNS
Bad Weather Is Hampering Operations in the Italian Theatre-Hindenburg
 Lays Waste Villages

Paris. Tuesday. January S.-In n surprise attack east of st. MihieI to- day. French troops penetrated Ger mile. After demolishing the positions and destroying hole shelters, they re- turned to their own lines with 150 prisoners, and n number of machine guns, the official statement issued to- night by the war office.
 PRISONERS TAKEN
 A total of ITS prisoners was brought bnciS by the French from their raid upon the German lines in the region north of Zeichepray, east of St. Mihiel yesterday, the war office announced today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Summary of News From AM
 War Fronts and Capitals
By the Associated Press

cAAtCu ECSS
 that if it reaches the peoples of the central powers 1t will reinvfgorate the popular movement toward peace in those countries, "and give their de- mands for peace a weight and au- thority that cannot be denied.,
 The British hospital ship Rewa, with wounded aboard. was sunk by a sub marine in the Bristol channel last hut there were three casualties among the crew. The attack was made at II o'clock at night, although. the ship was carrying all the lights and mark ings of ship of mercy. The torpedo passed through the Red Cross painted on the side of the steamer.
 Germany has extended her subma- rine zone to include the waters around the Cape Verde Islands, NIa- deria. and . portion of those of French Senegal. all off the northeast coast of Africa. Through these waters lay important trade routes from the Pa ellie and Indian oceans. South Africa @Au S~un america to Europe.
 According to an Amsterdam dis- Patch' which probably emanated from Berlin, the Brest-Litovsk peace con- ference again is in session with Leon Trotzky' the boIshevik foreign minls- ter. and the German and Austro-Hun- Earian foreign minister and the Turk fish grand vixier in attendsnce. In addition to their endcavor to straiEhten out differences with the boI- skcviki. the Teutonic' allied rcpre.en- tatives are decldred to be nexotsa ling with the Ukrainians n n cndeayor to earn their good will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
CONFERENCE REPORTED RESUMED AT BREST-L|TOVSk

Amsterdam, January 9.--The leaders of the delegations representing Russia and the central powers held preliminary discussion yesterday. disposing of questions of procedure, dispatch from Brest- Litovsk reports. The meeting was attended by Leon Trotzky. bolshevik fors eign minister; Dr. Von Kuehlmann. Ger man foreign minister; Count Czernin. Austro- Hungarian foreign minister, and Telaat Bey, Turkish grand vizier.
 A plenary session of the delegates was arranged for this morning. s
 Later representatives of the central powers held conference with tho Ukranians-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
TWO SAILORS FROM JACOB JONES HELD
 IN GERMAN PRISON

Washington, January 9.-Tw0 men from the destroyer Jacob Jones. sub marined on December 6, now are held prisoner in Germany. 1t was official iy announced here today.
 Through the Red Cross the navy has learned that one Is Albert De MelIo, seaman, and the other John Francis Murphy, cook.
 De MeIlo's address was New Bed- ford, Mnss. Murphy, whose name was given previously as "Marfee." lives In Newport, R. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Radical Advance in Price
 of Clothing Is Predicted

Chicago. January s.-Prediction of a radical advance in the price of men g clothing, charges that wool krowers are hoarding the wool clip for still higher prices. and plans to memorial ize Congress for government control of both wool and cotton prices were features of the meeting here today of the National Association of Retail Clothiers
 Charles F. Wry of Des Moines. la. secretary. asserted that unless there was government control, the advance in the price of clothing already ap- parent to the spring trade. would "bs tremendous"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10

convention. She was not and had not been within the so-called barred zone as delimited in the statement issued by the German government on Jam uary 19, 1917"
 After making several charges of misuse of hospital ships which were denied specifically by the entente gov- ernments concerned, the Germans last year suspended the immunity of these
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
CHANGE OF STAND
 BY EXECUTIVE WAS
 COMPLETE SURPRISE
Supporters of Measure Are Now Certain of Victory Following Private Con-
 cession of Defeat
Republicans Favorable

Washington, January 9.-Repub- licans of the House, in conference late tonight adopted by unanimous vctc resolution urging republican, members to support the federal suf- frage amendment "in so far as they can do so consistently with their conscience and the attitude Of their constituents"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
Tennessee Capitalist Dies

Nashville. Tenn. January 9.-N B. Dozier, 72, retired capitalist mad vice president of a large stove manufactur- ing business in St Louis. died suddenly at his home in Franklin. Tenn, this morning. He was one of the largest individual holders of liberty bonds in the state. having taken $23.00O of both issues His widow is state regent of the Colonial Danes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
ties among the crew.

The announcement follows:
 His majesty's hospital ship Rewa was torpedoed and sunk in the Bris- tol channel at about midnight on Jan uary on her way home from Gibral- tar. All the wounded were safely transferred to patrol vessels There were only three casualties among the crew, three Lascars being missing"
 "She was displaying all the lights and markings required by The Hague
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
 BRAZILIAN NAVAL AWAT0RS DEPART FOR THE WAR ZONE First Contribution of Great South American Republic to Fighting Force
 Now on Way

Rio De Janeiro, January 9.-Braxii~ ian naval ayiators who will form the first Brazilian contribution to the fighting forces of the allies have de- parted for England.
 A dispatch from Rio De Janeiro early in December said that on invitation from the British government IF Bra- xilinn naval aviators would soon leave for Europe to complete their course of instruction in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
OF
 l. J. s. GUARDS NOW
 l. ORDERED STOPPED
War Department Decides on Another Plan to Protect the Industrial Plants
 Throughout Country

Washington. January 8.--Further or ganixntion of the United States guard has been suspendcdA Secretary Baker announced today auA the special pre- tcctive duty for which the guard was authorized will be done by nrmy troops supplemented by the 1900 federal guardsmen. to which number enroil- mcnt Is now limited.
 Originally it was planned to make the guard a special federal police force of about 25,000 officers and men for service largely in the communities in which they were enlisted in enforcing enemy alien proclamations and other such work Changed conditions" is the only reason g.ven in the order for the new plan.
 OFFICIALS EXPLAIN
 Officials explained that the effect of the order is to limit the guard to F companies. the majority of the men for which have already been enrolled. A few more enlisted men are needed and will be accepted at regular recruiting off oerS but no more officers will be com missioned. The cost of the force orgi- fnally planned Wculd have been S50000 day to the government. This expense will be greatly reduced by use of the 1900 sup pemcntcd by various state guards con- stabuary and where necessary by de- tachments of troops whose departure for France is rict imminent The change is made flor the present." indicating that later it may he necessary to form addi- tional companies or battalions The an- nouncement, issued through Brigadier General Carter, chief of the civilian bu- reau, says.
 CONDITIONS CHANGED
 Owing to changed conditions the fur ther organization of the United States guards has been discontinued by direc- tioa of the Secretary of War and troops from the army will be utilized to carry out the purposes for which the United States guards were being organized.
 "The officers already commissioned will he utilized On the duty of enforce ing the alien enemy proclamation and protecting maicr utilities necessary for the conduct of the war.
 The nurnter of enlistments is limited to 1900 for the present. and those desir- United States recruiting officer without delay.
 "The nrrnber of applications for com missions has cntailed a great deal of correspondence upon the militia bureau and this information is given out to the public with the hope that the labor of this bureau can be curtaied. Sufficient officers already have been commissioned and further applica tions cannot be con- sdered.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
British Hospital Ship Sent DoUn
 By Subm arine
Notwithstanding Promise to Obey Rules of Naval Warfare as Agreed to In Hague Articles, Germans Have Again Shown Disregard
 of Civilized and Humane Methods

January ship pedoed and sunk in while Cbra it is There three casual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
BERLIN ADMITS DEFEAT

Berlin. January 9-Strong French forces yesterday attacked the German positions on front of more than milo west of Flrey, and penetrated the line of German posts. the German general staff announced today. During the night the Germans counter-attacked and forced the French back at all points to their former positions.
 BRITISH DRIVE ENEMY OUT
 London. January 9.-At dusk yesterday evening the enemy succeeded in enter ing two of our advanced posts north Of the Ipres- Staden railway, but was im- mediately elected by a local counter at tack" the war office reports. Early this morning Canadian troops carried out q successful raid south of Lens. captur- ing two machine guns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-10
BRITISH DRIVE ENEMY OUT
ITALIAN REPORT

Rosiae3s January g.-The war office com municafior today says:
 "Thera' have been lively bursts of ar tillery firing astride the Brenta river and a harassng fire across the Piavs between the heights of Val Dobbiadcne and Mottello. A small attack attempted by the enemy in the direction of Monte Meliago, on the Asiago plateau, was frustrated by our barrage fire. There have heen patrol engagements which re- suited In the capture of some prisoners in the Asolone region and hand grenade engagement on the Saporopo.
 'On the plain enemy working parties were dispersed in front of Palazzon and hostile movements effectively sheled around Noventa. Bad weather has con- tinued along the whole front
 LAYING WASTE VILLAGES
 Paris. January 9.-The Rome corre- spondent of the Matin says that by order of Field Marshal von Hindenburg, ac- cording to reliable information, which has reached him, 130 villages behind the western front. mostly in the region of St. Quentin. have been leveled to the ground so as to afford better opportunity for defense of the German lines to the rear
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-12
Red Cross membership for Christmas

Th. Christraas roll call Is TO be eX-
actly what it's name implics-a summons
10 membership in the greatest relief Or
2anizatton in the world: and no true
American man or woman can afford TO
answer Nay when his name is called.
And because VIC believe that no. man or
woman wishes to answer Nay" We
make this first appeal TO each chapter
and auxiliary in the Potomac division to
use every effort to place the opportunity
OF becoming Il member of the American
Rcd Cross before every individual in tho
di-ISion.
II is essentially not a campaign for
money. but a campaign for members,
and universal mem hershtp is the goal
for which VIC arc to work; aiming
chiefly for one-dollaT annual member
ships. The chapters must not be con-
tent with eec:ing renewals of member
ship-wc want new members. This year.
most particularly people will not need
persuasion TO induce them TO become
Red Cross membcrs-they ane goinS TO
want to. be members. and everyone
should consider i privilege this
Christmas 70 count his Red Cross mem
bership one Of the good things hat has
come his way.
b. In order to reduce the number Of APP
peals that are presented to the public
the. Red Cross War Council and the Ma
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-12

Itional tuberculosis Association have
decided 10 eliminate the selling of
Christmas seals. the proceeds Of which
in former years. have been used in the
prevention of tuberculosis. This year,
in order that this work may still 90 oil.
the Red Cross War Council has appro-
pr!ated s2.50o.000 to the National Tu-
berculosis Association. However. each
person Joining the Christmas roll will
be given 10 seals, together with a menu
bership button.
This membership button is going to
stand for q great deal. 1t rerpcrcntS
q continuation Of the inspiring work
done overseas and in our own country.
It means that whoever wears It Is back
of feeding and clothing thousands of
foreign refugees; 1t means that he is
back of every soldier and sailor in the
service. and that he is back OF every
emer gency in this country--of which
the influenza epidemic is an example
that may arise.
The possibilities Of peace have In no.
wise lcssened the activities OF the Red
Cross 1t has made the necessity for a
continuance of It's splendid efforts vital
one. The work must so on. and its
scope must inevitably broaden.
President Wilson has said. Il summon
you to the comradeship." This means
every Individual. and to set universal
response. Wheeling chapter will nTobil-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-12
RED CROSS AIDS IN
HUNDREDS OF WAYS
Name Is All That It 1rrpnes. and All
Should Join the Club as
Soon az Possible.

The Christmas roll cald drive OF the
American Red Cross began yesterday.
and will continue Until December 20.
BIZ which time it is hoped that all Of
the citizens Of the community will have
enrolled their names.
The workers OF tho LEGAL chapter arc
sparing no effort TO make the drive a
success, and all manner OF advertising
is being resorted to. to attract the at
tention Of the populace. During the
past few days large number Of the
auto owners have been supplied with
cards. importuning the people to Join. .
and 1t is almost Impossible for one to
glance in any direction without meeting
r. placard stating, all you need is a
heart and n dollar" We suggest THAI
it would be an excellent practice for
some of Us to present our friends with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-12
FOR SPEAKER
Hon. Everett Moore Well Pleased With
tho Prospects.

Hon. Everett Moore OF Mnundsvilln.
candidate for the Republican n"mIna-
ton for speaker Of the house. was In
the city yesterday interviewing hia
friends. Mr.. Moore has been over Il
good portion OF the state and has re-
ccivcd some most gratifying assurances
Of support. 1t will require So votes 10
nominate IN the Republican caucus. and
Mr.. Moore feels that he has pretty
good start TO get the required number.
1t is understood that mostly the Han
cock. Brooke and Ohio county delegates
Will probably support Mr.. Moore.
--RCY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-12

lie It's workers and instIll In them the
desire and the determination In reach
everyone and give them all q chance ~
answer the cnll.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-12-12

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French Ivory Toilet Sets for Gift:

A GIFT any woman girl will appreciate is one Of
"A these French Ivory Toilet. Sets which arc selling
50 well this season. The pieces are made of real solid
back ivory the plain DuBal1y patterns, some with
beautiful hand painted floral designs. Most of the sets
contain Comb, Brush and Mirror while others have
much larger assortment according to the prce-S5.OO
to $3.50 a set
French Ivory Desk Sets pink blue and white and white with
black dging-S15. 90.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-08-29
CHARLES N, SCHWAB DIRECTOR GENERAL
OF US, EMERGENCY FLEET CORPORATION
speed Up Ship Production Because He Had
Broad Business Training, Ability and Experience That
Men Must Have Who Can Be Depended Upon
to Do the Big Things Right

His success means quick, decisive
victory. His failure would mean ma
tional disaster.
When Mr.. Schwab was president OF
the Carnegie Steel Company, Law
renee C. Phipps was his vice presi-
dent and treasurer. Both of these
men accumulated their knowledge, ex-
perience and business efficiency to-
gether, doing some of the big things
that have made America the greatest
nation in the world.
The most important business of the
world today is war. An emergency
exists that calls for men of action and
extraordinary business ability to make
our laws and execute them. The men
who make laws should be as compe-
tent as those who execute them.
When Colorado selects United
States senator this fall, to represent
her on the board of directors of the
largest business enterprise in the
world today-the United States Gov
ernment-why not send Mr. Phipps
and let him use his exceptional ability
to help win a quick, decisive victory,
prepare the way for our brave boys
when "they come home" and give
Colorado the representation she ought
to have in Washington.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-08-29
LEE W. BURGESS

Lee w. Burgess, candidate for the
nomination of District Attorney, sub
ject to the Republican primaries to
be held on September 10, 1918, WAS
born in country village in Wyoming
County, Pennsylvania. He attended
the Wilkes-Barre high school, and
was graduated from the Bloomington
State Normal School, with honors.
Mr.. Burgess taught in the public
schools of Pennsylvania, and earned
money with which to put himself
through law school. He was gradu-
ated from the Dickinson Law School
(Pennsylvania) in 1909. Directly af-
ter graduation he came to Denver,
Colorado, took the bar examinations,
and was admitted to practice in the
Colorado Courts.
In August, of 1910, Mr.. Burgess
came to Grand Junction, and opened
up law Office there. He has always
had good class of business, and
has handled the same to the salts
faction of his clients, and has always
so conducted his business, both in
and out of Court, that he has the re-
spect and friendship of every men,
ber of the bar where he has practiced
In January, 1917, there Being nc
available Democrat for the appoint
ment, Mr.. William Weiser appointed
him as his deputy in Mesa County
He continued as deputy under ap,
pointment from Mr.. r. nj. Logan.
During this twentymonth period as
deputy he has been uniformly sue
cessful in the handling of business
intrusted to him as deputy District
Attorney. This experience as deputy
will be great advantage to him
should he be elected District Attor-
ney. Mr.. Burgess is qualified in
every way to fill the office which he
seeks.