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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-28
Your Allotment

Families VINO are not regularly re-
ceiving their allotments from the
Government or those who have not
yet received their first payment, and
have waited as long as three months,
are requested, by the Bureau of War
Risk Insurance, not to write thru
the Home Service, but to communi-
cate direct with the Bureau in Wash
ington.
Below is given the correct form
for writing such letter, and if any
other assistance is necessary the
Home Service will be very glad to
help anyone in any way possible:
Private John Howard Smith,
Serial No. S5634, Co. L, 125th Field
Artillery, Camp Gordon, Atlanta,
Ga. Age 26 years. Entered SER
vice Oct. 20, 1917.
Bureau War Risk Insurance,
Attention of Allotment and Allow
ance Section,
Treasury Dept, Washington, d. c.
Gentlemen: My son, the above
named enlisted man, has now been in
the service for more than sixty days,
and l have not received the allot-
ment and allowance due me under
the War Risk Insurance Law, altho
he has informed me that he made an
allotment in my favor and requested
an allowance. l am solely depen-
dent upon him for support. Please
inform me when l may expect pay
ment. Very truly yours,
Mary Hunter Smith
(Mrs. Joseph Walter Smith,
1872 Willow Street
Rockford, Ill.
Ranges, oil stoves, coal stoves.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-28
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-Oil salesman. Opening
for reliable men. with established ter
ritory and trade. None but oil sales
men considered. Exceptional opportu-
nifty for right parties. Salary or com
mission. Bayerson Oil Works, Erie, Pa
FOR SALE-To settle an estate. 10
acre farm, more or less, with house at
Oyster Shell Point, Dor. Co, Nd, be-
tween Cambridge and East New Mar
ket, belonging to the estate of Miss
Sal1ie o. H. Wright, deceased. Or. N
l. Dashiell, 292 st. Paul St, Baltimore.
Md. 1t B&R.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-28
CHURCH LOCALS.

Church at IL a. m. tomorrow. Sun
day School at 2.30 p. m. Evening
service at O'Clock. The public is
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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-28
Town Tax Notice

Pay your Town Taxes before October
1st, and SAVE THE PER CENT
DISCOUNT.
No discount allowed after Oct. 1st.
CARROLL l.. DALI, Clerk.
Adv 25-4t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-28

Ranges, oil stoves, coal stoves.
Phillips Hdw Co.-Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-02-05

The Rumanian army, in cooperation with the Cossacks and other elements in southern Russia, will prove a strong factor in the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
THIRTY ZONE RAIDS
 MADE BY ALLIES

Berlin. via Amsterdam. February H.- Entente allied airplanes made sl air raids on German territory in the month of January. says an official statement issued today by the German war of- flee. As result of these attacks. the statement adds five persons were kill ed and wounded. Insignihcant material damage was done.
 The text of the statement reads:
 ..The enemy made 31 air raids on Ger man territory during January. Fifteen of this number were made on the Lor- raine and Luxemhourm industrial dis- tricts. The towns raided included Lud- wiGshaven. TreiburG Trier (Trsvsa), ;FrisaTichshsyea Hesett omenhnre. Mannheim, and Karlsruhe.
 Although the number of attacks com- pared with those Of the previous month was considerably increased owing to the favorable weather. the damage and losses fortunately were smaller. Five persons were killed and nine wounded The material damage was insignificant There was no interruption of work worth mentioning.
 .The enemy iost four airplanes during these attacks. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
Great Fight on Method
 OF Conduct Of War Is
 To Begin Tn the Open

tary committee in support of the bills for war cabinet and munitions direc- tor.
 Chairman Chamberlain of the milt- tary committee announced late today that Secretary Baker probably would not be recalled again for questioning by the committee. his detailed state ment on the shipping situation being regarded as making 1t unnecessary.
 Secretary Baker. according to conf nittee members. submitted complete information regarding available American tonnage and prospects of se- curing allied tonnage for transporta- tion and supply of American forces sent aboard. Doubt remains in the committee. however. Chairman Cham berlain said. as to whether MT. Ha- ker's information supports his state- ment that the prospects were not un- prcrrtsine for putting millian and . half American soldiers in Europe this year. Mir. Baker, in his state- ment. reiterated the opinion that but two tons gross or one and six-tenths tons net are required to maintain each man in Europe. Senator Hitchcock re- gently asserted five tons per man arc necessary. <
 Although the sscretary's data VIII not be made public, Senator Weeks is expected to mako . general stateinent In his speech chalisnging some ef tho conclusions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

Washington, February 12.-Appoint- ment of general officers to fill per- manently the five positions of assistant to the chief of stan created by the recent general stan Reorganization or der probably will not be made until Major General March returns from France to take up his duties as act ing chief of stan. It was indicated to- day that the officers temporarily as- signed will continue to serve until Gen. eral March has decided as to whom he desires to entrust the new division of the work of his office.
 In explaining further the purpose of the reorganization today Secretary Baker said emphatically that there was no possibility of conflict between the general staff and the war council, since the latter had no authority or power whatever. He described the council as a purely advisory body, to which the chief of stan might refer questions for study. The council meets daily and its deliberations up to this time have had to do almost entirely with supply questions.
 
 The secretary issued statement out lining in detail the tasks assigned to each of the new staff divisions He made this explanation of the duties of Edward R. Stettinius, the civilian sur veyor Of purchases and supplies:
 "The function of Mir. Stettinius will be largely that of surveyor of the industrial field. and an accelerator of war supplies. He Is to be largely in. strumental in maintaining an even flow of production to tho purchasing agencies of the war department. It is within his province to keep track of the capacity and production of con. tractors. If there are changes in the requirements of the American exped.- tionary forces orders for these changes must be passed on down tho lfna by M Stettinius so that the production may be in accord with the demand. MT. Stettinius will also watch closely the transportation and shipping situation in order that the production and deliv- cries of war materials may properly proceed.
 Tn other words. MT Stettinius a business man and purchasing agent of vast experience. may figurativeiy bc called the surveying eye for the direc- tor of purchases and supplies. who IS i, military officer and assistant to the chief of stan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

Washington, February 12.-Controversy over American war efficiency and re- organization promises soon to reach con- crete form for action in Congress The Senate military committees inquiry, which began just two months ago virtu- ally was concluded today with the sub mission by Secretary Baker of conn- dential figures regarding shipping facil- ities. About the same time 1t became known that President Wilson. unalter- ably opposed to the committees bills for war council and a munitions director. plans to begin tomorrow series of conferences with members of Congress, republicans and democrats calling them to the White House to discuss legisla- ton giving him power to effect such reorganization as he desires. The bill the President had Senator Overman in- troduce last week and which he talked over last night with Senator Overman' and Senator Nelson. probably will bc amended by the judiciary committee and soon brought before the Senate.
 Renewal of the Senate debate. which has been suspended for a few days Is scheduled for Thursday. Senator James. of Kentucky. an administrative spokes-
 man. giving notice today that he would speak then on America and her Nation- al defense" He will be followed Fri- day by Senator Weeks. of Massachus- sets. republican member of the mili-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

Washington, February 12s-Steps toward greater utilization of navigable rivers. canals and other inland waterways to relieve railroads of big freight burden were taken today by Director General McAdoo in appointment of committee to study water transportation as it may be co-ordinated with rail hauling. and make early recommendations so that some definite measures may be taken tlis summer.
 MT. McAdoo is strongly in favor of government building or subsidy of barges and canal boats and 1t is understood to be his intention to send large quan- titles of hoavy freight over the country's inland waterways within a few months, or as soon as boats are available. This applies particularly. to the Mississippi. coastwise canals and the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and the Erie canal
 The new committee. which began its work immediately after being appointed, Is headed by Maj. Gen. William Black, chief of engineers of the army, who has long been an advocate of waterway inn provement and has been chief of several waterways Investigating commissions The other members are: Walter S. Dickey of Kansas City. one of the or ganizers of the Kansas City, Missouri River Navigation company; G. A. Tom linson of Duluth. Minn.. shipbuilder, and Col. Charles Keller of the engineers corps. designated secretary of the com mittee.
 Tie first action of the committee was the selection of Maj. 8. W. Fox and Mai John Steward of the engineers corps to investigate the condition of the Chesa- peake and Ohio canal, running from Cumberland, Md, to Washington, D. C., as possible means of supplying the capital and surrounding country with coal and relieving trunk line railroads to that extent.
 The committee does not expect to go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
TENNESSEE NEGRO
 BURNED AT STAKE
 BY MOB 0F 1000
Shot and Killed Two. Men Last Friday and Fatally
 Injured Another

Ii
 Nashville. February 12.--Jim Nell two men last Friday and probably fatally wounded another. was burned at the stake near Estill Springs to- night, according to advices received here.
 The death of the negro came after hot irons had been applied to his body and he confessed the crime and impli- cated another negro, 1t was said. Be- fore the mob burned the negro, the reports said, a sister of one of his victims addressed the crowd. esti- mated at upward of thousand peo- pie, denouncing the slayer of her brother and many negroes were forced to pass by the pyre. They were told that 1t should serve as warn ins for them.
 The cause of the original killing. which took place near Estill Springs Friday, was still unknown tonight. Pierce Rogers and Jesse Tigert were killed and Frank Tigert probably fatally wounded, the only explana- ton being that McIlherron had run amuck." Posses were immediately formed and chase begun.
 Sunday night the posse was told that c. ". Lynch, negro preacher. had hidden out McIlherron at negro set- tlement near Estill Springs. and the preacher was killed in an exchange of shots between himself and possemen who went to his home after him. | On Monday night McIlherron was located in log house near McMiriit- vile and the posse, headed by depu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

One of the threats against the west eril front dwelt upon in public dis cussions is the fact that presumably 1,5c0,O00 prisoners of war held in Rus sia would be released to strengthen the German army
 The fact is said to be, however. that the great majority of the soldiers cap- 'tured by the Russians are Austrians. not available for western front oper- ations by present indications. Most of the others are civilians or camp fol- lowers of one kind or another as. so far as known, only small number of German troops were captured on that front
 Any men from the prison camps are regarded as of doubtful military value for sometime to come as the Russians, unable to feed their own soldiers hard iy improved the health of captives.
 There is doubt here. also. as to the extent to which the agricultural re- Sources of the Ukraine or of Russia cau be brought to the aid of the Ger man people in the near future, Fall ure of the Russian transportation sys- tenn worked in Germany's interest in undermining the fighting power of the Russian armies. The same agency now. necessarily, works against the central powers in it's desire to get out food supplies. Moreover, the best wheat regions which may be opened to the Germans are in remote sec tion of tile Ukraine and in such poor condition that the agricultural system may have to be made over. a difficult process with the confusion that pre- eAils throughout the region.
 CANNOT WITHDRAW
 Generalization of the Russian army will mean that the Austro-15erman- BuIgar forces on the frontiers can be wholly withdrawn. There will be . constant threat of renewed hostilities and the Teutons must see to it that ample force is always at hand.
 Tn fact, diplomatic observers say Germany is confronted with the most difficult and unprecedented problem shS has met during the present war S6sa result Of the declaration that Ruusia has abandoned hosttlitles with eat the signing ef pefce treaty. The .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

MT. Lloyd George asserted that Presi- dent Wilson's estimate of the recent speeches of Count yon Hertling, the im- perlal German chancellor and Count Czernin, the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, was correct one. He added that the British government had not receded one iota from it's announced war aims
 Until some better proof than had been provided by the speeches of the leaders of central powers that those countries were prepared to consider the aims and ideals for which the allies and the Uni ted States were fighting, MT. Lloyd George said it would be Great Britain's preparations necessary to establish in ternational right.
 MILITARY ACTIVITY GROWING
 The military activity on the western front is daily increasing in volume. The patrol encounters are being carried out by larger parties than has been the case since the hard winter set in, and more zest is being added to the fighting
 The British near Epehy and LaBassee have conducted further incursions into the enemy positions, in the latter region inflicting numerous casualties on their antagonists and also taking prisoners and machine guns. Likewise, north of the Ailette river and in the Woevre sec tor the French have made successful attacks which resulted in the capture of nearly 300 prisoners. A somewhat ambitious attack by the Germans in the Verdun sector was put down by the French with severe casualties
 Between the Americans and the Ger mans there is constant exchange of artillery fire, and the Americans con- tinue to carry out patrolling maneuvers toward the enemy trenches. The Ger mans evidently are anxious to gauge the positions occupied by the Americans and also to ascertain the number of men they are employing for daily their air craft are lowering over the lines talk ing photographs and making observa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

tions. Anti-aircraft guns several times have driven off the enemy. DOUBT ABOUT BIG OFFENSIVE Although the increase in the activity along the entire front in France and Belgium is noticeable, there is no in-
 dication as yet wben the Germans will begin their much heralded general offen- sive A German captured by the Brit ish says that at least one big attack is due to begin some time in March. Meanwhile large concentrations of fresh troops daily are arriving behind the German line and carrying out practice maneuvers.
 On the Italian front the Austrians again have endeavored to test the
 strength of the Italians in the Sette
 Communi plateau sector The German
 war office asserts that the Austrians car
 ried out most successful attack here
 but the Italian official communication
 declares the Austrian columns were torn
 to pieces by the Italian artillery as they tried to get in the southern slopes of Monte Sasso Rosso and other. posi-
 tions and the offensive completely re- pulsed.
 There was a considerable increase in
 the number of aerial attacks delivered
 by entente airmen on German towns in January. Tn all thirty one of these raids
 were made, according to a German of ciaI statement Karlsruhe. Mannheim, Friedrichshaven, the home of the Zep- pelin airship industry. and other towns
 were bombed. The statement says the entente lost four airplanes during these attacks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS


 GENERAL NEWS 1--Lloyd George and I<ing see pO basin of peace. Tuacania yictims buried h Scot land.
 McAaoo nsnes eennittees sn wa terWaya.
 N<sro lur.es Il Estill sprinss, Tenn.
 Rsss breaksewn nay hurt Ger @BslseE's .troublea grow. Bexing exhibltion Saturday night. 3-EeW AGteeter fer aubuaarines. b-Plsns for hlgh sehee1 pupils. Attorney General Gregory here yesterday.
 Suffsagist training classes. T-Flaying schedule fixed by noguls. s-Bretherhssa head says law is vie- e-Howard eelleGe campaign. Fele4sea on bsn1.
 rBATpHB1 Aeitsstnl eennent e-ooe1stys
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

refusal of the Russians to sign any treaties alienating the Russian vest ern provinces. the diplomats pointed out, will leave the central powers with. out any legal claim to their posses sicn. German and Austrian tenure will rest entirely upon the employment ot force, without recognition of interna- tional law, and consequently must be subject to the decision of whatever form of tribunal finally determines the basis of general peace.
 Should Germany and Austria resolve to refuse to recognize tho bolshevik decree as terminating the war. without the con irmation of that action by treaty in the usual form. their armies would be in the position of killing an unresistinx ana unarmed people, a proceeding regarded here as certain to cause trouble for the Teutonic governments with their people at home. An appeal from the Russian peasants to the working classes of Ger many and Austria, It Is believed here. would not fall of a sympathetic response embarrassing the military parties
 CONDITION UNCHANGED
 
 The United States never has recogniz- ed the bolshevik regime, and Russia . abandonment of the war will not alter existing relations. This was made clear at the state department today, where it also was stated that the formal sign ing of peace treaty by the new gov- si'iinent of the Ukraine could have no diplomatic effect so far as this govern ment is concerned. The first official in- tmation that peace had been signed was received today from Minister vo- ptcka ar Jaasy. Rumania.
 Such consular oificers as the United States happens to have in Ukrainian ter ritory will be retained at their posts in accord with all usagss in tho case of the establishment of new governmsnts but this cannot De taken to mean even de facto recosnision. ofRiciai confirms tion that either France or Great Britain, had recognized the new UkraIniAn gov ernment was still lacking today.
 The one clear thing in the whole sit- uation from military point is that the struggle has narrowed down to the went ern front Of which tho Italian thesfre already has been o6icially reccenjaod as . portion by allied chi6fA Tho nSjal tout o& afmp is to ccsne on xfhat Fxront -+ 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
ENGLISH KING AND LLOYD GEORGE STATE THERE IS NO
 BASIS OF PEACE AS PROPOUNDED BY TEUTONIC LEADERS
Difference in Tone But Not In Substdnce' of Austro- Teuton Statesmen, Says
 British Premier
By the Associated Press

King George and David Lloyd George the British prime min ster addresses the British pariamenhe former before joint session of the House of Lords and the House of Com monsave declared again that the utteances of the spokesmen of the Teutonc allies there be found basis governments as The address of both the monarch and his minister with declared which honorable
 
 all the yigort hey
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
Germany Is Not To
 Reap Any AdDantage
 From Russ BreakdolU11

Washington February 12With the opening of the great campaign of 1918 the western front apparently within sight military here axamine with profound interest the
 situation created by the signing of between the central and the Ukraine republic the of the boshevik Russian to demobze the
 Their conclusions not discouragng These would
 furnish supplies advantages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13

into the question of waterways improve ment, except where there is found nec- essary on a small scale to make the ca nals operative. The director generals plan is represented as contemplating the use of rivers or canals as they are found. without taking time to dredge them or make extensive repairs to locks or banks.
 COST OF BUILDING
 The committee will ascertain the cost of building large quantities of compar- atively cheap barges within the next few months, and of leasing those already in existence. Along the narrower canals, the old system of towing by mules prob ably will be revived. and power boats may be supplied from the larger barge canals or for navigable rivers In many cases it may be necessary to construct new canal terminal facilities before any greatly increased number of boats can be put in operation.
 Information already gathered by the committee on inland water transporta- tion of the council of national defense. by the army engineers corps, the de- partment of commerce and other agencies will be turned over to the rail- road administrations committed. and conferences probably will be arranged with persons or organizations that have given special study to inland water transportation problems.
 Considerable information already has been furnished Director General McAdoo by barge building companies New York state interests have particularly urged government stimulation of traffic on the Erie barge canal. One of the draw backs connected with this and other waterways. however, is said to be lack of loading and unloading facilities at terminals.
 Other canals to be given early con- sideration by the committee are the Hennepin. Delaware and Hudson; Nor ris; Chesapeak and Delaware and Del aware and Raritan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
MARCH ID DICTATE HIS OWN
 STAFF FOR WAR
GEN. MARcH's SON INJURED

Fort Worth, Texas, February. Second Lieutenant Peyton c. March, dr., son of Major General Peyton c. March, sustained fracture of the skull this afternoon shortly after o'clock when his aeroplane fell at Tahaferro field. He is. said to have small chances of recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
Pershing Recommends
 90 Men For West Point

! Washington. February 12.-General FershinE today informed the war ds- partment that 90 enlisted men of the American expeditionary forces are can didates for entrance to the West Point military academy.
 The President has authority by law to appoint and keep filled roster of 1Sc enlisted. men at the academy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
COLONEL ROOSEVELT CONTINUES ID MAKE. GREAT PROGRESS

New York, February 12.-Theodore Roosevelt continues to make progress at the Roosevelt hospital and 1t was be- lieved tonight that he had made up the ground lost in the setback Sunday. A bulletin issued at the hospital said: This has been Colonel Rooseyelts most comfortable day. and his progress is likely. to be uninterrupted from now on. :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
LLOYD GEORGE SPEAKS

London, February 12.-After declar- ing that the government will stand by the considered declaration he made early in the year to the Trades union Premier David Lloyd George told the House of Commons today that he had read with the most profound disappointment the rejhies of
 lContfnued on Pare Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-13
Ice Breaks

st. Louis. February 12.-Ice in the Mis- sissippi liver here broke today with boom and began to float downstream. A barge belonging to the city was sunk.