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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
ARMED RESISTANCE AGAINST RED FLAG
 BILL THREATENED
By Associated Press

Charleston, w. Va, March II. Threats of armed resistance against contained in resolutions adopted by miners unions of districts 17 and 21 were read into the senate jour- nal on the first dey of the extra session of the state legislature con vened today for the purpose of en- acting n state patrol law.
 The resolution menaces the gov ernment and legislature if the bill becomes a law and the miners have gone on record as saying they would mot hesitate for a moment to take up arms and resist enforce ment of the red flag bill."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Secretary Glass Presides
 at Weekly Cabinet Meeting
ax As.aei.,ea prsss

Washington. March 1.-The regular weekly cabinet meeting was held today at the White House with Secretary of the Treasury Glass as the ranking member, but without a presiding off cer. Members said afterwards that the session was entirely informal.
 Attaches at the White House said this probably was the first time cabi- net had met without the President, the vice president or the Secretary of State in attendance. In the absence of these three officials the Secretary of the Treasury, is titular head of the gov ernment.
 Secretary Baker and A. Mitchell Pal mer, the new Attorney General, did not attend the meeting today. both be- ing absent from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
ALLIES IMPLICIT HEAVY LOSSES ON
 BOLSHEVIK FORCES
By Associated Press

ArchanEeI. March 11.-Operat- ing 10 guns, the bOlshevfk forces yesterday shelIed the village of Vfstavka, on the Vaga, almost com pIetely destroying it.. Repeated heavy infantry attacks followed, but these were repulsed with heavy losses by the Americans, British and Russians.
 The allies were greatly Outnum- bered hut fought braveIy in the snow.
 The allied troops this morning still occupied the ruins of vis- tavka and were ready for new at- tacks,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Socialists Win Many
 Seats in Landtag
sy Asssoiatsd Press

Washington. March 11.-7The social ists won the largest number of seats in the Finnish Landtag in the recent elections.
 Swedish press reports received today by the state department give the re- suits as follows:
 Socialists, SO: Finnish republicans (evenly divided between young Films and aararians). 70: Finnish monarch- ists. 22: Swedes tincluding three re- publicans), 22.
 On this basis the social democrats are the strongest party in the Landtag. holding so seats out of d total of 20o followed by the agrarians with a mem- bership of 35.r
 Compared with the last elections the social democrats have suffered slight losses while the agrafians have won a number of representatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Summary of the News

I-Bryan favors league, hut suggests
 amendments.
 Roads name committee to aid in se-
 curing loan.
 Peace treaty soon to be completed. Republicans complete organization. 2-Pevear reports improvements In ear
 service. a-Stories of day from Washington. 4-EditOrial. -BessemeF boy back with story of activities and wound stripe. state WoOdinen tndOrse league of
 nations. Scene of sudduth killing visited by
 jury. s-Many ask tickets to league debate. -SpOrts. 9-Federal experts to assist eduea-
 tiOnaI commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
RAINBOW MINISTRIES
 MAY TOUR SOUTH
 FOR VICTORY LOAN
Bx Associated Press

Washington, March 1l.-Nctory Liberty Loan publicity agents plan to send a mlnistreI troupe of the 167th infantry. originally Alabama national guard. on a tour 0f the south if the Rainbow division, Of which they are . part, returns to this country before the end Of the loan campaign. The closing date, as now planned. is May 10, and thes division must arrive week before that time to give opportunity Tor . tour of much length.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Fighting Continues in
 Berlin With Great Fury
px Aa,scIatad Press

London, March 11.--Fighting is stiii going on in Berlin with great fury, according to undated reports received in Copenhagen from the German capital and forwarded by the Exchange Tele- graph company
 Witnesses of the fighting in the last few days say both the Spartacahs ana d inc government soldiers acted like wild beasts.
 Possibilities continue in the northern and northeastern sections of Berlin and the government troops are killing all prisoners who fall into their hands. Women. the reports add, participated in the cruelties with as much despera- tion as the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Increase in Stored Food
by Associated Press

Washington, March 11.-Foodstuffs In storage March l were larger than a year ago. as shown today by the month ly survey of the department of agri- culture. Holdings of meats amounted to 142+.193.903 pounds. an increase of about l39,000.000 pounds: lard. $123.01l.- 366 pounds. or about 5s,000,000 pounds more. and butter. 25.7S1.S3 pounds, an increase of about 6,300.0o0 pounds. The 1S,S5s,5SS ponnds of cheese reported was decrease of about 30,25o,000 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
GOVERNMENT TROOPS
 RESUME FIGHTING IN |LICHTENBERG, REPORT
By Asssciasss Press

London. March 1.-The German government troops, greatly rein forced, have resumed the fighting In Lichtenbers. says a German wire less dispatch received here tonight. The dispatch adds that the Spnrta- cans already have been obliged to evacuate the police headquarters and the pOstOffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
GERMANS TO LEARN ALLIED DECISION
 REGARDING FLEET
By Associated Press

Copenhagen, March 1.-The Ger man delegates are to start for Brus- seIs Tuesday to learn the decision of the allies concerning the turn ing over of the German mercan- tile fleet and the conditions of the food supply that Is to be given Germany i'm return.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Furness Liner Abandoned
 Qv Assnafafad praxa

St. Johns. N F., March 1.-The Furness Line steamer Appenne, driven aground by the ice in Witless bay a week ago, has been abandoned and the crew arrived here today. The whole of the cargo has been carried ashore by fisher folk along the coast and the ves- sel is a total wreck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
Must Take Risks Whether SWe Accept or Reject The
 Constitution As DraUn
Dictates Statement From Sick Bed, Declaring Idea Is Greatest Step Toward Peace In
 Thousand Years-Criticism Desirable
By Associated Press

Washington March 11.-Wliam Jennings Bryan issued statement here tonight ndorng the league of nations but geng amendments to the proposed constitution which other things would specifically the Monroe doctrine enlarge the propoonae voting the United States and make clear that each member nation might decide for itself whether would support decrees of the leagues general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
CONSTITUTION TOO VAGUE

Il "The faults of the constitution are Mound to be in it's indefiniteness rather Itan in things positively obJectionapie iror instance, it is not stated With sui- Iicient clearness that the Monroe doc ! rine is preserved. Our nation is not skiing to be permitted to assist in the Refinement of European disputes ana Therefore it ought not to be asked 10 five up it's paramount influence Tn the |restern hemisphere as condition pre- .edent to its entry into the league
 I "Then, too, it is not stated with sui Hjc;ent clearness that a league membei |E not required to become a mandatory. ||r ought to be definitely stated nation |lsked to become a mandatory is at lib- N|rtv to accept or decline Again it should xe made clear the league is not to in ||erfere in the internal affairs of the na- Hens belonging to the league. The league |E for the settlement of international dis |k1ltes. not for the adjustment of differ |Irces between nation and its own peo- |kle.
 II .sAnother matter that should be made |lear--and nothing can be more impor- |Esnt than this-is that each nation has II right to decide for itself whether 1t |Eill undertake the things advised by the |}eneral council. The language Of the con .Ititution, while not definite, would seem Is indicate no nation is required to fur 'iish force to back up decision of the |Ipuncil But no doubt should be left on This subject This nation cannot anord .o allow council in which 1t has so |lmail voice to carry it into war against . .ks will Our people will have as much |knse when the time comes to act as &3ley have now and they will have more
 7eht to guide them.- When the emerg- They arises and they understand all the
 Circumstances and conditions, they may
 willing to assist by force, but they
 hnnot decide in advance or allow a Sbuncil to decide for them.
 eThe constitution of the league would
 eena to imply the right of the council
 M compel the declaration of an economic
 Boycott by the members of the league.
 his is not quite so serious as the deciar-
 tion of war, but economic boycott is
 (Centinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
BRYAN FAVORS LEAGUE BUT SUG GESTS AMENDMENTS ROAD HEADS NAME COMMITTEE TO AID NV SECURING LOAN
Total Of S7O1,697,692 Needed to Finance Roads
 To June 30, Hines Reports
Made Clear That It Will Be Necessary For Rail roads to Meet Requirements to Large Extent
 By Obtaining Loans From Bankers
By Associated Press

Washington March 11.-Ralroad executives and govern men representatives today the foundation for the chnery which through banks and the finance poration finances will be made available to railroads during the next few months in lieu funds which Congress failed o provide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12

After conferences between a number ot leading railway corporation officers and officials of the war finance corporation and railroad administration, speciSi finance committee of seven, headed b. Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific, was created by the railroad eX- ecutives to cooperate with government agencies as a clearing house for financial arrangements.
 Swagar Sherley of Louisville. who has just retired after serving l6 years in the House of Representatives, recently as chairman of the House appropriations committee, was appointed by Director General Hines as collector of the railroad administrations division of finance, sue ceeding John Skelton Williams, resigned. On Mir. Sherley, who will take office April 15, will fall much of the work os administering the financial plans yet to be developed
 An important feature of the financial mechanics of the arrangements to be made is by the issuance of the adminis- tration of government warrants to rat- roads for the amounts due them on set dement's of last years accounts and other debts. These warrants, virtually certiti~ cates of indebtedness. would not De cashed until Congress appropriates funds at the next session, but would serve as collateral for loans The loans would De arranged by each railroad company indl- vidually with its bankers, or in special cases with the war finance corporation' The railway executives specIat committee, together with the railroad adfninistra- tion's financial agencies, would facilitate l the negotiation and distribution of these loans Companies whose financ1ai strength was not great might be helpee , by the railroad administration, which will get some funds through repayment hv railroads of advances already maac
 them.
 TO CONFER WITH GLASS
 zpIa % outlined today by Di.
 rs,a and the railway
 nhasized that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-12
FIRST OUTLINES
 !. OF PEACE TREATY ARE TAKING FORM
Document Will Be Ready for Presentation by End of Next Week, Present
 Progress Indicates
By Associated Press

Paris. 7tG sch 1.-The first rough oufl{neN p5 'he peace treaty are beg unine so <e form as a result O. she raeie osai of the main aueniions D -fore fac council of the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
FINISH THE JOB

Success of the Victory Liberty
Loan, the fifth government war loan'
will depend largely on the savings OF
the people of the nation
To insure its success, we must save
NOW-to practice anew the great
lessons of the war. thrift and economy
Aside from the loss Of respect for our
selves as nation, every family Will
be unpleasantly affected, if the com
ing loan is not fully subscribed. Uncle
Sans war exchequer is compelled tc
spend money to maintain the army OF
occupation, to rehabilitate the wound.
ed, to bring home the victors and to
carry out the program Of reconstruc
ton.
This money is being borrowed from
the banks of the country, and Uncle
Sam is issuing short-term certificates
of Indebtedness in anticipation of the
coming Liberty Loan and of the fed
eral income taxes. If the banks were
not speedily paid back, their resources
would be gone. and as they could make
no loans, credit operations would be
hampered and businss stagnate.
How about it? Will we finish our
job-that Of paying the war bills, as
our immortal heroes finished theirs OF
vanquishing the Hun? They were not
cutters, even when called on tc
make the supreme sacrifice. will we
be cutters, when there is all to gain
and nothing to lose9
A little saving now is all it will cost
and this saving will mean a stronger
grip on the future. The Victory Lib
erty Loan will soon be offered. VIII
you be ready to do your part?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22

ANNA -. JOI14NoO4N eli nuant
OBJECT OF SUIT.
To obtain divorce a nensa ct thoro from
SAID defendant and the custody of the par
ties child, and for general relief.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendant, Anna C. johnson, is a
non-res ident of the State of West Virginia
Month after the date of the first publication
of this order, and do what necessary to pro-
tect her interest in this matter
1t is ordered that a copy OF this order be
forthwith published once a week for four
consecutive weeks in the Spirit of LETTERS on
newspaper printed in the town of Charles
Town in the County of jefferson, and be
posted at the front door of theCourt House
of Jefferson County at least twenty DAYS
before judgment or decree is rendered.
c. w. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
BROWN & BROWN. P. @.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia
jefferson County, To-wit :
At Rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of jefferson County, on the
first Monday in April, 1919.
JESSE E. LAWSON. ................... Plaintiff.
VS..
FANNIE c. LAWSON. ...............-.. Defendant
OBJECT OF SUIT.
Is to obtain an absolute divorce from
the bonds of matrimony.
1t appearing. on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendant Fannie c. Lawson, is a
non-resid ent of the State of West Virginia
she is hereby required to appear within One
Month after the date of the first publication
of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect her interest in this matter.
1t is ordered that a copy of this order be
forthwith published once a week for four
consecutive weeks in the Spirit of Jefferson
newspaper printed in the town of Charles
Town in the County of jefferson, and be
posted at the front door of the Court House
Of Jefferson county. at least twenty days
before Judgment or decree is RENDERED
c. W CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
JOHN T. PORTERFIELD, P. O.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia.
jefferson County, To-wit {:
At rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of jefferson County, on first
Monday in April, 1919.
MASON PHILLIP Johnson. Plaintiff.
VS..
ANNA c. JOHNSON. ..... D efendapt.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22

VS..
RICHARD H. T. JOHNSON, IDA J. Upton.
John 7. Porterfield, Trustee; John Near
thur John T. Porterfield, Trustee.
Charles +. Rothenhoefer.. Defendants
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to obtain a decree
against Richard H. T. johnson for s76.6l
and to attach and subject to payment there
of the lot lying in Harpers Ferry, West Vir-
ginia, on corner of Washington and Fillmore
streets, known as Jonadab Hall lot devised
to said Johnson by T. j. Trinkle and for
general relief.
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit.
that the Defendant Richard H. T. johnson
Is non-res ident of the State of West Vir-
ginia he is hereby required to appear within
One Month after the date of the first pub
LEGATION of this order. and do what is neees-
sary to protest their interest in this matter
1t is ordered that a copy of this order be
forthwith published once a week for four
consecutive weeks in the Spirit of jefferson
news paper printed in the town of Charles
Town, in the County of jefferson. and be
posted at the front door of the Court House
of jefferson County, at least twenty DAYS
before judgment or decree is rendered.
C. w. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
James M Mason, Jr., p. @.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
Blacksmithlng Wood and
General Repair Work

The undersigned has taKen the snop o;
Mr. ID Phillips, opposite B. & o. depot
where he is prepared to do all Kinds Of
blacksmihing, wood and general repair
work,
HOUSEKEEPING A SPECIALITY
liberal share of the public patronags
solicited.
Feb 5-v THOMAS MORRIS
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22

PHILIP JACKSON, ROSETTA QUEEN,
Bessie Patton, Richard Jackson, Jas. M.
Mason. Jr., Trustee, Jas. M. Mason, Jr.
Defendants
OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object of this suit is to obtain decree
adjudicating that the deed, dated Deem
Der 3Oth 1914, from Rosetta Queen to Plain
tiff is valid contract of sale, and to COM
pei specific performance of said contract; to
cancel and set aside the deeds from Rosetta
Queen to Philip Jackson dated Nov II,
1916. and recorded in said county, in Deed
Books Nos. lis, 116, PIP. 100 and IS; to
cancel and set aside the deed from Bessie
Patton to Philip jackson, dated March 81
No. 49, p, POI to cancel and set aside the
deed of trust. dated July 20, 1911, executed
by Philip Jackson and Richard Jackson to
Jas M. Mason, Jr., Trustee, recorded in
said county in Deed Book No. LOG, D. 248
and for general relief.
1t appearing on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendants Rosetta Queen, Bessie
Patton and Richard Jackson are nom
residents of the State of West Virginia they
are hereby required to appear within One
Month after the date of the first publication
of this order, and do what is necessary to
protect their interest in this matter. 1t is
ordered that copy of this order be forth
with published once a week for four conse-
cutive weeks in the Spirit of jefferson
newspaper printed in the, town of Charles
Town in the Countyof jefferson, and be
posted at the frontdoor of the Court House
of jefferson county, at least twenty days
before judgement or dcree is rendered
C. w. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
GEO. M. BELTZHOOVER, JR., P. Q.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
OBJECT OF SUIT.

PRILIP JACKSON, ROSETTA QUEEN,
Bessie Patton, Richard Jackson, Jas. M.
Mason. Jr., Trustee, Jas M. Mason, Jr.
Defendants
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
Nk &zM!!!!N5lto|k&W6stsrn

Schedule in effect February /, 1919.
TRAINS LEAVE CHARLES Town, W. Va.
No. 10. sOUTHBOUND.
.S.43 m For Basic, Natural Bridge.
Roanoke, Bristol and in
termediate stations.
Parlor (Broiler) TO
Bristol and Connects
at Roanoke with Through
Sleeper to Colun bus
No. 81. and Cincinnati.
6:12 p. m. informed i iats points an' a.
[.55 m Stop to let off from con-
meeting lines at Hsgerstown
or Shenandoah Junction, or
to take on passengers for
Basic or beyond Sleep
er to Bluefeld and Wins
n'salem, N. c. Dining
car
No 2S. NORTHBOUND.
LEAVE CHARLES Town
q 20 q m For Hagsrstown and inter
mediate stations. Connects
at Shenandoah Junction
with B. d o. for Washing
ion Also connects at Hs
gerstown with G. V. Rail.
road for Harrisburg sne
No Il. points north
s .0l n. m. For Hagerstown and inter
mediate stations. Parlor
Car to Hagerstown and
Sleeping Car Hagerstown
TO Philadelphia.
10 a. m Stopto let off from Bssie
or beyond or TO take on
passengers for connecting
lines at Shenandoah Jim
ton or Hagerstown
Rates.seheduIes and additional informatio,
furnished upon application to Agents Of tbe
railroad or w. c. SAUNDESR.
W. D, BEVlLL, Genr Pass. Agent,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
Order of Publication.

State of West Virginia
Jefferson County, To-wit /:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of jefferson County on first
Monday in April 1919.
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY. a Cor
poration ... Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
Order OF Publication.

State of West Virginia,
Jefferson County, To-Wit
At Rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court OF jefferson County, on first
Monday in April, 1919.
WILLIAM S. sCULL COMPANY, a Cor
poration.-.--.-.-..--.-----.. .-....... Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22

VS..
RICHARD H. T. JOHNSON, IDA j. Upton.
John 7. Porterield, Trustee; John Near
thur, John T. Porterfield Trustee Charles
f. ROthenhoeter, Defendants
OBJECT OF SUIT
The object of this suit is to obtain decree
against Richard H. T. johnson for 1881
and to attach and subject to payment thereof
the lot lying in Harpers Ferry, West Vir-
ginia, on corner of Was hington and Fill
more streets Known Jonadab Hall lot de-
yised to said Johnson by T. J. Trnkle, and
for general relief
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit
that the Defendant, Richard H. T. johnson
IS nonresident of the State of West Vir-
u!q4!M IB9ddB OF pennbeI 6q7Isq ST sq BIuI5
One Month after the date of the first pub
LEGATION of this order and do what is neces-
sary to protect their interest in this matter
az IspIo s!ql 30 .6doo qeql pSIopIo 81 II
forthwith published once a week for four
uosIeysf 10 l!I!dS qua u! SPOON 9A4nossuoo
a newspaper printed in the town of Charles
Town in the County of jefferson, and be
posted at the front door of the Court House
of Jefferson County. at least twenty days
before judgment or decree is rendered.
c. w. CONRAD,
Clerk of the Circuit Court
James M. Mason. Jr.. P. @.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1919-04-22
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia,
jefferson County, To-wit
At Rules held in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Coourt of Jefferson County, on
first Monday in April, 1919.
MINNIE JONES. .........................PI Plaintiff