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The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

New style S2 inch gingham, high
grade. II 1-2e quality, reduced to
&c, at Lipsey & Chapsky's.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02
Save Money.

Buy your suits and dresses this
week at special sale of Simon Loeb
& Bro.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Hope bleached domestic at Z 1-2c
per yard at our sale. Lipsey & Chap
sky.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02
Bridge Tea Given for
Mrs. Herman Owen.

The Mobile Register of Thursday
contained the following item in ref.
erence to bridge tea given Wednes-
day in compliment to Mrs. Herman
Owen, formerly of this city, and who
is now residing in Birmingham:
Mrs. Herman Moore Owen, of
Birmingham, who is a welcome holi.
day visitor to the city, as the guest of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James T.
Duggan, was given the pleasure of
meeting all of her girlhood friends
many of whom are married now
when her sister, Mrs. William Nor.
vile, entertained her at bridge tea
party yesterday afternoon at the
Battle House.
THE bridge guests were invited
for 2;30 o'clock and were welcomed
on the mezzanine floor, where eleven
small tables awaited their occupacy
The hostess and honoree, assisted
by the formers sister-in-law. Mrs.
Allan Grayson, of Selma, who is also
holiday visitor to her old home, re.
celved the guests, and were as lovely
trio as one would care to gaze upon
in their becoming reception toilets
Mrs. Norville was gowned in light
pink taffeta with lace trimmings
Mrs. Owen in black charmeuse with
tulle trimming, and silver lace hat
with a large pink rose, and Mrs.
Grayson in rose crepe meteor with
trimmings of gold lace and a gold hat
trimmed in beaver and pink rose
There was candy on the card Ia.
bles all during the games and follow.
ing the bridge contest and with the
arrival of the tea guests, buffet
luncheon was served The contest
resulted in victory for Miss Margaret
Vickers, who captured the first
prize, handsome plaque, and for
Miss Gertrude Burke, who cut the
consolation, ribbon slipper bag"
a
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Mems clothing and overcoats at
half former price. Lipsey g. Chap
sky.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

If you don't buy a suit or dress
during the Special Sale at Simon
Loeb & Bro.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Bishop Gum, of Natchez, visited
Father p. s. Yoerg in this city Fri
day.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Greatest sale in years at Lipsey &
Chapsky's.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02
Thoughts for the Day.

Thoughts for the Day.
Make one person happy each day
and in 40 years you have made Ia.
600 human beings happy for little
time at least.--Ex.
Q O q
Miss Genie Steele has as net
charming house guest Miss Hampton
of jackson, and Miss Boulders, of
Clarksdale.
The Shua-ho-ta Tom-a-ha Chapter
ID. A. r., will meet with Mrs. Viii
liam Richards on Monday, January 5
at 3 p. m.
Mrs. G. NJ Flynn will be hostess
to the West End Bridge Club on
Tuesday afternoon at her home on
College street.
Miss Sadie Hudson. who teaches
in Biloxi, spent the holidays with
her mother. Mrs. Sue Hudson, on
Main street.
Miss Juliet Hamilton went to Ok
olona Thursday to attend dance. She
was the guest of Miss Clementine
| Miller, while in that city.
| .
Miss 0mera McBeath, who spent
the Yuletide with her parents, Prof
and Mrs. 7. FMcBeath, returned
Saturday to Okolona, where she
teaches in the public schools.
| q
Miss Mamie Locke returned the
past week from a delightful visit to
relatives and friends in Birmingham.
where she was the honoree at several
theatre and dinner parties.
9
Mr., Lowndes Lipscomb, who holds
a responsible position as government
civil engineer with headquarters at
Vicksburg, is visiting his parents
Dr. and Mrs. Dabney Lipscomb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pratt, Of
Memphis, are receiving congratua-
tions upon the arrival of son and
heir. Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Franklin,
the proud grandparents, are visiting
in the Pratt home.
9
Mrs. w, Humphries and little son.
of Greenwood, are the guests of hel
sister, Mrs. James Pope. Mrs Hun.
phries is very pleasantly remembered
as Miss Susie Baird, who, before her
marriage, visited in Columbus.
o
Mr., and Mrs. William Watson and
Mr. and Mrs, r +. Johnston enter.
tanned with a brilliant dance on
Tuesday evening, thus compliment
ing Mr.. Billups Harris. of Washing.
ton, who is here on visit to his
mother, Mrs Willis Harris.
.
Miss Sallie viii Walker. who has
been spending some time in North
Carolina, was expected home yes
terday. Miss Walker has countless
friends who have missed her during
her several months absence, and
who are ready to give her cordial
welcome.
The continued Improvement Of
Miss Frances Dashiell. who was SER
iously hurt in an automobile acci-
dent last Sunday night, is pleasant
news to her hundreds of friends here
and elsewhere. Many prayers have
been said and wishes expressed that
she might have speedy recovery.
Mrs. +. 7. Wilkinson has been
made happy the past week by the
presence of her children. except DR.. +
Murdoek Equen, of Atlanta. who
found that he could not leave the
hospital. AIR. and Mrs. Stannard
Equen, of the Delta, Mr.. Earl Equen
Of Clarksdale, and Miss Helen Eauen.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Mrs. +. F. Wilkinson has been
made happy the past week by the
presence of her children, except Dr..
Murdoek Equen, of Atlanta. who
found that he could not leave the
hospital. AIR. and Mrs. Stannard
Equen, of the Delta, Mr.. Earl Equen
of Clarksdale, and Miss Helen Equen.
who has been in school in Colorado,
We're here for the reunion and to en-
JOY the Christmas holidays together.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02
Missionary Society Gives
Pretty Entertainment.


Pretty Entertainment.
The Missionary Society of the
First Methodist church, gave beau.
tiful and helpful entertainment on
Wednesday afternoon in the Sun.
day school room.
The program opened with a
Christmas carol by a choir of ten
voices, Mrs. W. f. Leigh gave a su.
perb Interpretation :"0pening of First
Christmas Barrell," followed By a
song, "It Comes Upon the Midnight
Clear" by a chorus.
An interesting feature was the
dLtribution and opening of Christ
mas stockings, and what was found
in the stockings was told in rhyme.
An exceptionally beautiful instru.
mental musical program was given
during the time refreshments were
served
Those who assisted in serving
were Mrs. T. +. McBeath Mrs. JOS
eph Peacher, Mrs. Jack Bew. Misses
Grace Wright, Rebecea Penles
Leon Gunter, Mary George, Elise
Lipscomb and Wylodine Hill.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Make them in one of our suits.
Special sale for men and women at
Simon Loeb & Bro.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

The continued Improvement of
Miss Frances Dashiell, who was SER
iously hurt in an automobile acct
dent last Sunday night, is pleasant
news to her hundreds of friends here
and elsewhere. Many prayers have
been said and wishes expressed that
she might have a speedy recovery.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02
Excitement Intense.

Over those Special Sale Prices on
Mems, Ladies' and Boys Suits at ST.
mon Loeb & Bro.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Mrs. A. T. Sale spent the holidays
with her daughter, Mrs. William
Hammer, in Greenwood
Miss Mary Lou Peyton spent the
holidays in Birmingham.
o
Mr.. Reuben Cash, of the A. and
M. College, in Texas, visited friends
here during the holidays.
9
Mrs. John Dwyer, of Decatur, Ala.
arrived last week to visit her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gunter.
.
Mrs. Sam Tate and little son, who
visited Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Simpson
returned to their home in Brooksvilie
Friday.
Mr.. Winfield Handbook, who has
been at school in Virginia, visited Mr.
Edward Chapman during the holi-
days.
Mr. and Mrs. Jephtha Barbour's
countless friends will regret to learn
that their little son, Jeptha, has been
seriously i'll with pneumonia at their
home in Yazo City. The last news,
however, was very encouraging and
il is hoped that by now he is con-
valescent.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Leigh have
been happy in having their children
at home for the holidays. Miss Adele
Leigh expects to leave Sunday for
Meridian. where she teaches; Miss
Dorothy, who teaches in Carrolton
will also leave Sunday, while Mr.
Robert will return to Virginia and
NJ. Jim will go back to Vanderbilt.
9
Mr.. Walter Cooper and interest.
ing family expect to leave this week
for the Delta, where Mr.. Cooper
goes to manage large plantation.
The people of this county regret TO
lose these good citizens, but at the
same time wish for them unlimited
and happiness in their
new home.
Among the Columbians who at
tended the dance Thursday in West
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02
Gard Party Given In
Compliment to Mrs. Guice


One of the most beautiful of the
Christmas social functions was a
card party on Friday afternoon
given by Mrs. G. NJ, Flynn, in COM
pliment to Mrs. Guice, of Greenville
who has been visiting her sister. Mrs.
LYDIA Sykes, during the Christmas
holidays.
Christmas decorations, carnations
and lilies of the valley made the par.
lors fragrant and beautiful.
Auction bridge was played at
three tables. Mrs. Tom Locke, Jr..
made highest score and received a
handsome deck of cards. Miss Hud.
son received the BOBBY, a dainty
handkerchief. Mrs. Guice. the
charming honoree. was presented o
box Of crepe de chine handkerchiefs.
tempting salad course was serv.
ed.
The guests were: Mesdames LYDIA
Sykes, c. Fl. Ayres, Hugh Hairston
s. B. Street, Jr., p. W. Maer, J. 7.
Searcy. Lee Caine. T. J. Locke, Jr..
Mullen Knox; Misses Corneiia Hud-
son, Sadie Hudson and Mary Billups.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

All blankets and comforts at cost
at Lipsey 4 Chapsky's.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

The Shua-ho-ta Tom-a-ha Chapter
ID. A. r., will meet with Mrs. Viii
liam Richards on Monday, January
at 3 p. m.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Make one person happy each day
and in 40 years you have made Ia.
600 human beings happy for a little
time at least.--Ex.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Miss Genie Steele has rs nel
charming house guest Miss Hampton
of Jackson, and Miss Boulders. OF
Clarksdale.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Mrs. G. M. Flynn will be hostes
to the West End Bridge Club ol
Tuesday afternoon at her home OF
College street.
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Miss Sallie VIII Walker. who has
been spending some time in North
Carolina, was expected home yes
terday Miss Walker has countless
friends who have missed her during
her several months absence, and
who are ready to give her cordial
welcome
The Columbus commercial., 1916-01-02

Miss Sadie Hudson. who teache
in Biloxi, spent the holidays will
her mother. Mrs. Sue Hudson, OF
Main street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
4 LINERS, BIGGER
THAN LUSITANlA.
TO FLY US. FLAG
ANNOUNCED TO BE BUILT NEXT
YEAR At COST OF SEVEN
AND HALF MILLION EACH
NEW GREYH0UNDS OF THE OCEAN
WILL RUN FROM NEW YORK TO
PLYMOUTH AND CHERBOuRG.

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Dec 2S:-Four
fast passenger iners, larger and speedier
than the Lusitania or the Mauretania, will
be built next year To fly the American flag
and to carry American passengers and
mails. according 10 officials of the Inter
national Mercantile Marine ompany, which
controls such Transatlantic lines as the
White Star, Red Star, American and At
lantic Transport.
''Thcy will have a speed Of % knots.
and will cost about S7,500,000 each, and
will have the very best safety equipment
known. Double sides, both transverse and
longitudinal bulkheads. high above the
water line. will he built into them. They
will he about the type of the Lusitania and
the Mauretania. but will be faster and
somewhat bigger" it was stated today.
Each of the liners will he a little more
than 900 feet long. They will he built for
the American line"
Because of the crowded condition Of the
foreign shipping plants, the ships will have
10 bs built in the United States, and will
probably be constructed at the New York
Ship-buildug Company's plant, at VIII
mington, Del. This plant j. controlled by
the new American International Corpora
ton.
The plan to build the four new liners is
not new one, according TO the officials
who gave out the statement, but until re-
Gently it has been held in abeyancc, await
in the passage of legislation more favor
able 10 mercantile interests. Now the
company has decided to go ahead. whether
such Legislation is secured or not.
1--WE get 81 mile for carrying Ameri-
can mail now. At present the space oc-
cupied by the mail sacks would be lot
more profitable if filled with general car
20. What we hope to get Is n rate Of so
much per bag. As it is now, we get no
more money for carrying 5000 bags than
we carry, the more money we lose, with
freight rates as they are now.
We have come to the conclusion that
the American merchant marine needs big,
fast passenger liners, and that now Is the
time to get them started
II was stated that the ships would. in
all probability. he begun early next year.
"What route will they take'" was ask
ed
"They will stop at Plymouth, Cher
bourg and southampton. besides New
York was the answer "With four Of
them we can have one sailing each week
The present American liners will he sent
into some other service"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28

ARE UNCERTAIN
MATTER CONTINUES TO BE HELD IN
ABEYANCE At WASHINGTON, SAYS
GENERAL PARKER ON RETURN.

Whether or not environments for the
troops on the border will be established,
both for the regulars and the national
guard, is still uncertain, according TO
Brigadier General James Parker, who re-
turned yesterday from San Antonio. where
he spent the Christmas holidays. General
Parker said that he proposition is still be-
fore the war department. in Washington,
and no orders concerning ii have been an
nounced. SO far the weather along the
border has been comparatively pleasant,
and there has a. yet been no great need
for warmer quarters for the men.
General Parker complImented the gener-
al conditions at Camp Wilson. San An
tonic, stating that the camp has not brok-
en- up by departures of troops as has been
the ease in the camps in the Brownsville
district.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
Grade of Mexican
Consulate Raisd

The classification of the Mexican con
sulaie nj Brownsville has heen raiScd two
grades. from fourth class 10 second class.
according tu an official notification re-
ceyed by Mexican Consul !. 4. Cara
today. This places the Brownsville office
in the same grade with the offices Al
Eagle pass. New Orleans and Galveston,
and ahead of such offices a. Philadelphia.
Baltimore, San Diego. Cali. Calexico,
Cali. and few other points. There are
only two first class offices, Laredo and
III Pa>o. The grade depends upon the
amount Of export business done by the
cities where the conSulatcS are stationed,
and their political importance. The poll
teal and diplomatic Importance Of the
Brownsville post. Mr.. Cara said. j. con
sidcrcd higher than that at Laredo owing
to the more ihickly populated nature of
the country. In consequence Of tho raiS-
ing of the grade. the salary of the consul
is increased. and he i allowed an addi-
tional clerk.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
CITY CLOSES ST.
FOR ARMY SHOPS
GOVERNMENT ARRANGES FOR CON-
STRuCTIOk OF AN ENORMOUS
GARAGE-REPAlR SHOP.

Construction will be begun early in Jan
nary on the military base automobile gar
age and repair shop at Brownsville OF
which announcement were made last sum
mer The original plans contemplated the
construction on Washington park north OF
the Grammar school, of what was declared
would be the largest automobile repair
shop in the world. The announcement is
now made that the shop will be construct
ed as at first planned, but in another sec
tion of the city.
This fact developed at regular meeting
Of the city council this afternoon when an
ordinance was passed to its first reading
ordering Sixth street between city blocks
1913 and 19i closed to traffic. The army
shops will occupy portion Of those blacks
and the main building will cover a ground
space Of 320 by 160 feet.
Ii was announced that the change Of To-
cation was made for railroad trackage fa
ciities. The blocks are located 10 IN.
north Of the base quartermaster depot anc
near the resaca The quartermaster de-
partment will construct railway spurs Il
the property II has been leased from th'
Stllman estate.
The board of city commissioners also
adopted an ordinance fixing the diameter
Of vent pipes used in connection with sani
tary sewer installations. The minimum di
ametcr of these vents will be four inches
A number Of bills were approved and othel
routine matters attended to.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
IS WILLING
TO PERMIT
EXCHANGE
OF TERMS
THROUGH
Will S ON
(By Associated Prcss.)

WASHINGTON, ID. C.. Dec 2S.-lt il
made known today that Germany will not
Jermit the peace negotiatiorG to be block
ed by refusal of the entente beliigerents
10 enter into conference without prior
knowledge Of the tcams. The central
powers are represented as willing 10 per-
init a confidential exchange Of the broad
tentative terms through Wilson if il is
necessary Ia insure q peace convention.
There are broad limitations that state
ment of this position by Germany has been
communicated TO the United States or soon
would be- Germany i said 10 be looking
To the United States to exert an effort ID
bring about peace conference and il ready
to consider any suggestion by President
Wilson.
1t is said that Germany has no intention
OF asking the entente to make public its
terms and will not publicly divulge her own
under any consideration. Germany il
represented as willing to impart terms in y,
confidential manner first, if that is neccs-
sary 10 obtain conference.
The official note did not differ material
lily from the unofficial.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28

BERLIN, Dee. 28.-Eight aeroplanc-
were lost by the entente il yesterdays
fighting on the western front, the war Of
flee says. The defeat Of the Russo Rou-
manian forces by the invading Teutons has
been completed. The Russians in attempt
ing to regain lost ground were thrust hack
and elected from positions with heavy
losses The Austro- Germans took three
thousand prisoners in yesterdays fight
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
Consul Is Named
At Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi i 10 have Mexican
Consulate. Mexican Consul j. u. Cara,
announced today the receip~ Of private in
formation from Mexico City TO the effect
that Gabriel Bottelo Of Corpus Christi, a
well known Mexican resident Of that city,
has been named TO fill the post. Mr..
Bottello has held an honorary office a
Mexican consul at Corpus Christi. and
will now enter the regular service, his Of
flee being of what is known as the fourth
class.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
CARRANzA
REPLY IS
RECEIVED
SUGGESTS
CHANGE IN
PROTOCOL
lHy Assncintrd Press.

WASHINGTON, u. e.. Dee. 2S.-Car-
ranza's answer 10 the request that he sign
or rcpudiate the pending protocol which
will be delivered late today 10 Secretary
Lane, chairman of the American commis-
sion by Luis Cabrera, the Mexican chair
man, Is understood 10 contain suggestions
on notifications, which has been careful
ly worded 10 avoid ending the negotiations
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
MORGAN OF JAPAN" QUIT
BANK TO PROMOTE JAPAN'S
RELATIONS WITH AMERICA
(Ry Associated Press. }

LOS ANGELES, Cali, Dec. Is
That he retired from the presiden-
cy Of the. First Bank Of Japan for
the purpose Of promoting ''hettcr
friendly feelings between America
and Japan wa sdeclared by +.
Shibusawa Of Toxic. the Morgan
Of Japan,' in letter made public
here today by John S. Mitchell,
president Of the Los Angeles
Chamber Of Commerce.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
SMALL CHANCE FOR PLAIN
CITIZEN IN NEW YORK; COP
OR .FIREMEN'S JOB SAFER

NEW YORK, Dee. 2S.-Statis-
ties prepared by medical officers in
the New York police and fire de-
partments Indicate that despite the
risks of their service il is safer TO
he fireman than a policeman, and
safer to be either than plain citi-
zen. The percentage of death and
illness is lower in both services than
in the general average of the public.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
Germany's Answer
Makes Impression

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-Germany's answer
to Presient Wilson's note and the prompt
ness with which il was made caused good
impression generally in the press. Anti
American newspapers dissent, however,
holding that interference Of any kind by
America is intolerable.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
kentuckians Fire
Shots Across River
lEy Associated rresa.l

e. PAS0, Tex. Dec. 28.-
Several hundred shots were fired
across the Rio Grande early to-
day by kentucy guardsmen in a
reply to shots fired from the
Mexican side. There were no
known casualties.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
tBy Associated Presr.)

PARIS, Dee 2S.-Thc- morning news
papers arc unanimous in pronouncing the
German answer to President Wilson's note
polite refusal to comply with his sug-
gestions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
Avalanche Threatens
To Destroy Village

BIERNE Switzerland, Dec. 2S.--Thc de-
struction of the village Of Champery, a
tourist resort, Is threatened by a number
Of avalanchcs and landsldes. Several
houses were crushed and the population
evacuated the village.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
TORNADO DAMAGES z
MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES

tRy Associated Prcssl
HATTIESBURG. Miss, Dec. 28.
A tornado swept over portions Of
Lamar and Forest counties this
morning demoIishing a number of
buildings, breaking telegraph poles
and damaging standing timber,
according to reports received here.
No casualties are reported.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
Industrial Workers
Threaten A Strike
tBy Associated Press.) }

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 2S.-Five hun
dred Industrial Workers of the World of
Puget Sound in convention here are con-
sidering calling a general strike in the
lumber industry as a protest against the
trials of seventy-four mebers of the or
ganization who are in jail at Everett,
Wash, charged with murder.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
New Furnaces to
Make Car Wheels

JOHNSTOWN, Pa, Dec. 2S.-Thc Cam
bria Steel company is to spend $1,000, 900
in the erection of blast furnaces and a
plant to manufacture ear wheels, it was
announced today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
Plan Peace League
TO Enforce Peace

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Plans for the for
nation Of a league Of nations which shall
have the strength and power to enforce
world peace will be discussed mt meeting
of the League to Enforce Peace here on
January 8.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28

GEORGETOWN, Tex, Dec. 2B.-Mrs.
Carries McLaren, held In connection with
the death Of her husband, killed November
81 when his automobile ran off an en-
bankment and burned with his body, was
admitted to bail today in the amount OF
$1,000 without an examining trial. Two
others are still held.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28
SAYS VILLA ALTERS ATTITUDE.

FL PASO, Tex, Dee. 2S.-Nilla follow
crs here express the belief that Villa has
cite the fact hae no foreigners were molest-
cd after bis occupation of Torreon as the
result Of their appeal TO him not to molcst
~thcfn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28

BERLIN, Dec. 2s.-A Vienna dispatch
says the Austro Hungarian government
answers the Swiss note by transmitting 4
copy Of the note sent I'd President Wilson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-28

THE HAGUE, Dee. 2s.--A flood Of
cablegrams ~ being sent 10 President Will
son by trade unions. social welfare so
cietics, religious societies and others wish
ing him success in 'hiS effort Id briny
about peace.