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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
ARMY REPORTED
 WELL SUPPLIED

Washington, December 1.-The United States army has six-months' reserve supply of clothing. shoes, camp equip ment and supplies. and in this respect IS in a better state of preparedness than ever before, according to statement to- day before the House military affairs committe my Major General Alesnlre' ouartermaster general of the army. With General Aleshire as witness ana AS sjstant Secretary of War Brecknridge present to volunteer suggestions, the com mittee began hearings In the framing or it's army appropriation bill.
 General Alcshire said that with clothing i, the army depots the United States could outfit 175,000 men with clothes, in ad- djtion to the regular current supply al army posts, and that within 20 days the war department could arrange Tor the delivery of 15,000 pairs of shoes and for similar extraordinary supply of under wear and other articles. He said there was A reserve supply of 2616 tents which would accommodate eight men to tent
 With the start that we have he said. i've could keep pace with the recruiting or men in time of need with their clothing. Our factory at Philadelphia could manu- fact,lre 1000 garments a aday-coats or pants. We could take care of S00.o00 or 0,0O0 men of the army and militia within 90 days, and could provide for 75o0o0 with in a reasonable time
 General Aleshire's statement brought out the fact that Assistant Secretary Breckinridge is working on list of pri- vate automobiles that could be taken over by the government in time of need. MT. Breclxinridge himself explained that in the European war the experience had been that automobile trucks could keep up with any troop movements.
 General Aleshire said the cost of ra- tions had increased in America and de- creased in the Philippines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
OPPOSE PROBE OF
 MILITARY AFFAIRS
 OF UNITED STATES
Fitzgerald and Shcrley Will Speak Against Gardner Resolution in the House-Say Gardner's
 Position Untenable

Washington. December 4.-opposition to Representative Gardners resolution for an investigation by committee into the preparedness of the United States for war was expressed to President Wilson today by Representatives Fitzgerald and sheriey ranking members of the House appropriations committed Both told the President they were preparing to speak on the subject in the House.
 II am against any spectacular investl- gation into this subject" said Mir. Fftz- gerald All the facts are available now and through hearings before regular committee and debate on the floor the question will be thoroughly reviewed.
 Mir. Sherley told the President that statements attributed to MT. Gardner that the defenses of New York were antiduat- ed, were incorrect. He declared the forti- fications of the United States were in excellent shape and added that army of ficers had informed him that the defenses at New York could destroy any attacking fleet The President will go into the question further Monday, when he will see Mr Gardner and Senator 1fllman, chairman of the Senate naval commit tee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
BIG NAVAL DRY DOCK
 WILL BE COMPLETED
Daniels Announces Contract Has Been Signed for Completion of Dock at
 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Washington. December 4.-Secretary Daniels announced today that sup plemental contract had been signed With the San Francisco Bridge com pany calling for completion of the great naval dry dock at Pearl liar Dor, Hawaii. by July 1, 1918. Work on the dock was suspended nearly two years ago when the bottom hcaved
 The original contract was made July 22. 1909, and the work proceeded until February IT, 1913. when the upheaval occurred. The new contract calls for completion at cost of $1,201,35O, which Is s23S,650 less than the amount made available by Congress.
 The basin, according to the new de- sign, will be considerably larger than originally contemplated. The total cost now will be $4.442,1l5. exclusive of the cost of caissons. pumping plant and other features provided by the govern ment
 Secretary Daniels has selected clVil Engineer c. w. Parks of the navy To supervise construction of the dock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
CONFERENCE ON BIG
 COTTON LOAN 10 BE HELD DECEMBER IA
Harding Announces Reports Indicate General Interest in PIan-Many Applica-
 tiOns Made for Loans

Washington, December 1.-The cotton loan committee announced that the con- ference here with chairmen of state committees will be held December 14. in stead of December 15, as previously an- nounced.
 w. P. c. Harding. chairman of the com mittee, announced tonight that telegrams from chairmen of state committees indi- cate general interest in the loan fund and large numbers of applications for loans
 Letters have been sent to state chairmen asking them to call meetings'of state com mittees Immediately for organization and appointment of local committees. Copies of the plan and application blanks are be- ing mailed to all. Committeeman said that applications for class B certificates and loans may be received without waiting for meeting of the cotton loan commit tee and state chairmen in Washington, December IA.
 It was believed in some quarters here tonight that applications for loans would total possibly $2O,O00.000 by January 1. It became known tonight that many appli- cations have been made which hitherto were unreported to Washington It was said oklahoma alone has asked for about s1 100000, and there are indications that Texas may want several million.
 The Florida state committee was named today as follows: Giles w. Wilson, chair man, Jacksonville, J. T. Dismukes. St. Augustine: ]. s. Reese, Pensacola; II. w. Goodhart Pensacola; c. w. Saxon, Talla- hassee; w. H. Milton. Marianna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
CURTIS ON STAND
 IN STRIKE PROBE

Denver, December 4-"Theoretically. I am in favor of union labor; practi cally I have no use for it.' Walter A. Curtis. president of the Rapson Coal company, an employer of union labor, testified before the federal commission on industrial relations today. Just now have controversy with the pit com mittee of one of my mines. If the union does not stand back of me in disciplin- ing the committee by discharging it, I will get rid of union labor. I am go ing to see who is running our mines. the pit committee or the company"
 J. F. WeIlborn, president of the Col orado Fuel and Iron company, said em- ployes of his company before the pres ent strike numbered coco. About 40 per cent struck. In each case they were intimidated, he said
 r Without demands, he said, there had been three successive increases of wages of cents a ton since 1902, the last being made April 1. 1912.
 John McLennan. president of district 15, United Mine Workers of America, declared that mayors and officials of incorporated towns in the mining dis trict usually were company officials. None but company stores were allowed in such towns.
 The coroner he said. used the same jury on accidents during his entire term The same jury in one county had been working 20 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD

Among attractive features hy women writers In tomorrow's Age-Herald will be the following
 "Be a Spug' and Get the Christmas spirit by Dolly Dalrymple.
 As to Christmas Presents by Ma rion Harland.
 'The Newest Winter Fashions" by Lady Duff Gordon in the magazine section.
 Frances Cowles in her Corner in Ancestors'' series takes up "The Vin- cent Family
 Flora Milner Harrison will make two contributions for tomorrow: Thanks giving Fairzat the Crestline school and "Bfrmingham's Newest Neishbor, Inglonook. Has Good School.
 Among interesting articles on for eign topics will be-
 c. H. Campden writes from Berlin of .Wiping Out Germanys Aristocracy.
 Frank c. Carpenter describes "Strange South American Islands
 Josn s. Steel from London writes or war Fortunes Being Made in Eng land" 1! And foreign features in the magazine section will include:
 queen wilhelmina and Her German Husband Humiliated."
 "The Princess de Broglie's Gorgeous Jewel Ball.
 aRelics Sacred to Christianity to be Rescued from the Turk"
 Among other attractions will be;
 switzerland Land of Goats and Scenery" by Bill Vines.
 "rhousand Dollar ships. by Thomas l. Parkinson.
 Up and Down Broadway,' by Allen Griffin Johnson.
 some sidelights on the War" by Harry J. Burney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
RIVAL NATIONS ARE SILENT WHILE GREAT STRUGGLE IS RAGING Veil of Secrecy More Closely Drawn Than at Any
 Time of War FRANCE TO CALL
 UP 3OO,OOO RESERVES Russians Claim Victory in Unofficial Reports-De Wet Imprisoned.
 Review of the War
 Situation

London, December 4.--At no time since the war began has the veil of se- crecy been so closely drawn over op- erations of the armies in all the thea tres of the conflict.
 Although it Is known that battles of vicious character still are being fought in the eastern zone and that there have been isolated combats here and there aIong the eutrencked lines in Belgium and France. nothing is at hand to show how the fortunes of war are being distributed.
 "At no place along the entire front has there been any. notable incident" says the Paris official communication. referring to the situation in the west. or the trend of events in the east, Vii enna declares the fighting in north Poland continues but that in all other zones quiet prevails.
 Unofficial advices say the Russians have been victorious in Poland and that the Germans have lost many men. One report has it that in the fighting be- tween the Vistula and the Warta the Germans lost two-thirds of their army.
 France is soon to call up for exam ination 300,00 of her youths who are liable to service in 1916 Their military training probably will be begun in March and they will be ready for ser vice in July.
 In the Italian Parliament the state ment of deputy in a speech that he hoped soon to see the Italian tri-color wave from the tower of the cathedral of St Justus, in Trieste, brought forth thunders of applause.
 Gen. Christian De Wet the South African eel1el leader. hsFs pees placed hannesburg.
 The Swiss federal council. in an off, ficial communication, says there has been renewed activity by the French and German forces in upper Alsace.
 The Austrian General Won Stutter- helm is reported killed in battle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
GENERAL DE WEI IS
 PLACED IN PRISON
South African Rebel Leader Taken to Johannesburg
 Under Heavy Guard

London. December 5,-u:40 a. m.) Telegraphing from Johannesburg, Reu- ter's correspondent says:
 Gen. Christian De Wet. the rebel leader. arrived here today guarded by soldiers with fixed bayonets He was taken through streets lined with ex- cited populace and placed in the fort . prisoner, pending a probable court martial.
 Whether De Wet will be hanged as a traitor cannot be predicted. That some factions favor this. however, is indi- cated by the tone of the press, which urges government action against those behind the scenes who stimulated Do Wet and other rebels to action. Those cotraitors. 1t Is added, should be brought to the shadow of the gall lows"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Dreadnaughts Could DemOl- ish New York Forts
 Easily, He Says
INFORMATION FROM
 ADMIRAL STRAUS
Massachusetts Congressman Reiter- atcs Charges as to Military Un- preparedness of United States.
 To Confer With Wilson

St. Louis. December 4.--Augustus F. Gardner, congressman from Massachu- setts, in an address before the Contem- porary club here tonight replied to Secretary Daniels statement regarding recent assertions of Mir Gardner as to the inadequacy of American naval and military preparations.
 q state without fear Of successful contradiction, he sHtd, that the big guns on the latest dreadnaugh,s of Great Britain and Germany are of such long range that the battleships can stand mile and a half outside tho range of the guns on the fortifica- tions of New York and demolish those forts.
 Secretary Daniels" said MT. Gard ner, "has given out special report from Admiral Straus to prove mislead- ing my declaration that of long range torepdoes there are only 5s in tho navy
 'I reiterate my statement that there are 551 torepdo tubes on the ships of the navy and there are $50 long range torpedoes built. building or appropri- ated for.
 If this statement is incorrect it is not my fault. I obtained the informa- tion from Admiral Straus himself. There is not single figure given in my speech of October 16 or in my press statement Of october 2b not verified by consultation with high army and navy officials or else taken direct from the official publications.
 Many of my figures were prepared for me in Secretary Daniels own de- partment
 q observe that Admiral Straus is quoted as instancing the torpcdoeing of three British cruisers at 800 wards range to show that long range tnrpe-- does neither are required nor desired for submarines. l cannot give any opin- ion on Admiral Straus' views, but his argument will not stand inspection
 Straus Gave Information Mir. Gardner said congressional in- l cx,l., 7. Into tl4s nat .ona1 defense would reveal many absurdities, notably that there Is no ordination in the prep aration of military and naval appro- priations.
 eone committee looks after the for tifications, another the army, tnird the navy" he said. "The Qualification committee provides the guns for the regular and volunteer army; the army committee provides the guns Tor the militia. Can anything be more absurd? 2? MT. Gardner has an appointment to discuss the matter of congressional inquiry with President Wilson. By re- quest of the President, MT. Gardner will see him alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
HUDSON ADMITS HE IS MAN
 WHOFLED BOND 2OYEARS AGO
Wealthy Chicago Attorney Through His Counsel Admits H Identity as C. H. Betts-Is Charged With Forg-
 ing Receipt for $500

MT. Hudsons name is Carleton Hud- son.
 His father died when young and his mother married Hiram w ,Betts.
 For many years he was generally called by the name of Betts.
 Tn 1894 he was indicted in New York under the name of Carleton II. Betts and charged with forging a receipt for 800. am sure he did not commit a forgery. and he is ready to answer any charge made against him.
 MT. Hudson has lived in Chicago for many years, Is well known and has made frequent trips to New York during that time. This charge. 20 years old, made at this time, doubtless comes through ini- portant litigation in which he is engaged concerning property matters here and in Minnesota.
 "I am confident that when the facts are known he will be fully vindicated-'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
BURLESON HAS JOINED THE
 "SHOP EARLY" CAMPAIGN
sMa Your Parcels Early Urges Postmaster General in Christmas Suggestions Issued to People-Gves Out
 Rules Governing Christmas Packages

may be sent by parcel post, packages rate of 1 cent for each two ounces or fraction thereof. Regular zone rates ap- ply above that weight.
 Additional rules applying specifically to Christmas packages are;
 You may insert in parcel mail writ ten or printed inscriptions. such as Merry Christmas, Happy New Year or With Best Wishes On fly leaves of books you may write simple dedicatory inscrip- tions not of a personal nature.
 If you desire written communication to accompany your parcel enclose 1t in an envelope. affixing first-class postag ge, and tie securely to outside of parcel Place the stamps to cover the postage of the parcel upon it's wrapper and those Ito pay postage of the communication on the envelope"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05

Cbioaeo. December 4.-Carleton Hudson, wealthy lawyer, for years respected churchman and citizen here, and C. IL. Betts, who fled from New York in lss4' when he was free on bond charged with forgery, are the same man. Hudson arrested yesterday at the instance of heirs of his former bondsman, admitted his identity in statement issued tonight by his counsel. Clarence Darrow.
 Hudson was arraigned here today and given a weeks continuance. He was at liberty tonight. having been granted un- til tomorrow to raise 5000 bond.
 The following statement was made pub lie:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
KITCHENER DENIES
 COBB INTERVIEW Says Remarks Attributed to Him by American Writer
 Are Imaginary

London, December 4-(10:20 p. m.)-The press association announced tonight that i. had been informed officially with ref erence to an interview purporting to have been had by Irwin s. Cobb with Lord Kitchener, which was printed in the United States, then cabled to London and published here today. that the language is not that of Lord Kitchener. and that his lordship's official representative ex- presses surprise that 1t should have been regarded possible that Lord Kitchener used such expressions
 The official press bureau tonight ls- sued the following statement on the sub ject:
 with reference to so-called interview with Mir. Cobb Although Lord Kitchener saw Mir. Cobb a few minutes October 2l, nothing fin the nature of a special inter- view was granted and the remarks at tributed to the secretary of state for war are imaginary"
 The interview referred to was printed
 (Cssti.uea ea Psss Tve>
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
CREW DESERVES
 SHARE OF PROFITS

Chicago, December Ave cannot get away from the theory that the engine crew is entitled to share in profits from the increased productivity of its labor. = So declared William S. Carter, president of the Brotherhod of Locomotive Bremen and Enigenmen, today in testimony be- fore the western railroad arbitration con- ferees.
 Mr. Carter said that this theory was enunciated at the eastern railroad arbi- tration by c. A. Worthngton. member of the railroad managers subcommittee Mir Worthington also favored the men s contention that the weight of the locomo- tive was the proper basis for computing the crews pay, said Carter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05

Washington. December 4-Postmaster General Burleson joined the shop carry campaign today when he issued Christ mas suggestions with the inJunctlon; Mail your parcels early oniciai sane tion of the use on parcels of the caution : Do not open until Christmas also was announced.
 Names and addresses of senders should be written on each package and also in- cluded in the package. the suggestions Ayay. Postoffices annually are confront Cd with the problem of disposing of tnou- sands of parcels that have lost their tags outer covering and bear nothing to identify the sender or addressee.
 Tho suggestions point out that books
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Interned Ship Mine Layer

London, December 4.--00:40 D. m.)-The North German Lloyd liner Berlin, which recently was interned at Trondhjen, Nor way, according to statement issued by the British admiralty tonight probably had engaged in extensive mine laying operations.
 When the Berlin put into Trondhjem the admiralty says, she was almost empty of coal. Continuing, the report says: "She has been especially fitted for mine laying but so far as known she now has nc mines on board, the probability being that these have been sown on the high seas From past experience 1t is known thal the track of merchant shipping, neutra as well as British, is a favored locality for this operation.
 German floating mines are being sight
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
German Advance on War saw Seems to Have
 Failed in Object
FALL OF CRACOW IS
 NOT EXPECTED SOON
Believed Russians Are Anxious to Keep the Austrian Army in City.
 Fighting in West Comes to Standstill

London, December 4.-G0:30 p. m.) Reliable news of the progress of the battle in Poland, which continues to monopolize interest, still is lacking. An unofficial dispatch from Petrograd says the battle of Lodz has ended in success for the Russians, but this statements contradicts the Berlin off, ficial report, which says the German offensive in Poland is taking it's nor nal course.
 The fsct Is that fighting in this region has developed into such a tumble that 1t is almost impossible to follow it. The most important factor Tn the allies point is that the German advance on Warsaw seemingly has not succeeded in its ob- ject, nor has it diverted the Russians from their forward movement through the Carpathians and on to the plains of Hungary or against the fortress of Cra- COW, around which they are drawing a closer ring of men and artillery
 Taking into consideration the case of Przemysl, which has held out so long against the Russian attacks, military men do not look for the early fall of Cracow and are inclined to believe armies of Emperor Nicholas will endeavor to keep the large Austrian force inside the fort ress and enter Silesia from the south east
 Battle Important
 Much depends, however, on the battle being fought with such intensity further forth between the Rivers vistnia ana Warta, and in which all agree the losses on both sides have been heavy. There is an inclination to believe that had there been probability of an early sue cess for the Germans in this field Elm peror William, who has returned to Ber- lin, would have remained to witness the victory.
 The battle in the west appears to be at a standstill. It is evident that attacks which have been made have not met with much success.
 Under the title -Four Months of War" . the French Bulletin of the Armies is pub fishing report of the entire operations of the war The explanation is made in the report that the French were unable to take the offensive until the British army was ready and that the advance into Alsace, which has been criticized as bad strategy, was designed to draw the Germans from the Belgian front. This plan did not succeed, it says, and the allies were driven back to the Seine
 Transports Arrive
 The arrival of Australian and New Zea- q land contingents in Egypt on 40 trans ports is quoted as another triumph fol the British navy. The German cruiser Emden was not far from this fleet oi transports when she was overtal<en and destroyed by the Australian cruiser Syd- ney It is taken for granted, however that the convoy of the transports was so strong that even the Emden would not have dared attack them.
 1.-The statement made in the Italian Par Fliament by Premier Salandra that Italy l should maintain her attitude of watchfu Aand armed neutrality has created mucf interest here and sympathy is expressed for the aspirations of the Italian peo- pie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Governor Walsh Will
 Urge Emergency Act

Boston. December 4.-Governor Walsh today said he would urge on the incom- ing legislature emergency act to make 1t possible to suspend temporarily sec tions of the state labor laws so that work on orders resulting from the Eu- ropean war might be expedited in fac tories. Legislation such as the new child labor law. the overtime act and the 54-hour law would be affected by the proposed measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
claim victory.

1-Russians claim victory.
 status.
 Big shipments of cotton expected.
 Belgian conditions described as awful. 2-Many evidences of better times. 3-Financial situation normal again. 4-Editorial comment 5-Stores to close during Drennen funeral.
 Bis coal order placed
 Four detectives suspended 6--Society. 7-French commends action In sending
 troops to Antwerp. 9-Markets. 10-Negro burglar caught by police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-05
Mccoy Wins

Wilkesbarre. Pa, December 4.-"Al'' Mccoy of New York shaded Kid Wag- ner of Wilkesbarre tonight in a TO- round bout.