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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Nl IMMUNITY IS
 ID BE GRANTED ID
 PACKER-F|NANC|ERS
None of These Will Be Called as Witnesses in In- vestigation for This
 Reason

Boston, December 27.--Members of the federal trade commission Investigating the packing industry arrived from Washington late today on a train that was delayed eight hours, causing 8 post ponement of the hearing in this city until tomorrow. The inquiry here viii continue through Saturday.
 Francis J. Heney, special counsel tor the commission, announced tonight that Frederick II. Prince of Boston, one of the organizers of the Chicago Stock Yards company, would not be subpoenaed to testify. He said that neither MT. Prince nor any of the financial leaders of the stock yards organization would be called.
 If any of these men were subpoenaed and testified" he added, it would mean an immunity bath for them-that is, if they testified they could claim immunity under the law from prosecution if any violation of the law was discovered
 Mr. Heney said that he and Hugh McIsaac another special attorney for the commission, talked with Mr. Prince here several weeks ago and obtained the whole story of the Chicago Stock Yards company
 That the Boston inquiry VIII eAteIlu' De- yond the alleged financial connections of New England banking interests, the packers and the stock yards utilities was indicated by Mr. Heney.
 We are trying to follow the costs of production and distribution clear to the mouths of consumers,'' he said, and one of the things ill New England we shall inquire into is why the production Of cattle, sheep and hogs has fallen off, and to what extent"
 He declined to say what witnesses had been summoned to testify.
 We expect to come here again soon, MT Eeney continued. We also expect to hold hearing in Philadelphia This is because of peculiar conditions which have been found by our investigators. It is impossible for me to say now what those conditions are. We plan also to go to New York and thence to Chicago. We shall undoubtedly visit Kansas City and St. Paul and probably go as far as Den- yer. It will be a nationwide inquiry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The houses under construction In the western part of Fairfield for the em- ployes of the new T. c. l. plant are fast nearing completion, and many of the houses will be ready for occupancy at an early date Lumber and brick seen to grow into houses overnight so iast is the construction of the workmen of the building and roads department of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany. Fairfield continues on the boom.
 Story hour at the Ensley library for children will be resumed next Wednes- day afternoon at 2:So o'clock. Mrs. J. smolan of Birmingham will tell 'The Elephants Child" by Kipiing, and "The Hedgehog and the Hare from WIZ gins Tales of Laughter"
 Miss Jungerman, librarian. wishes to again call the attention of the men to the following technical books at the library: Megraw's "Flotation Process" Johnson's "Blast Furnace Constructions; Stanfield's 'Electric Furnaces" and Cantrens "Coal Mining"
 The attention of the women of the dis trict is called to a number of pamph- let's in the library on Lesson Series of Government Food Conservation"
 In addition to the play ,"The Class President" and the musical numbers to be given at the Elks' club tonight, a number of folk dances will be given by the following young girls; Mary Frances McLin, Mary Louise McTyire, Marion Hurlber. Mary Dudley Gray, FL len Barrett, Elsie Davis, Lillian McSul- lough, Dorothy Ransom, Clara Warren, Ruth Roberts, Bernice Sherman, Hope Armstrong, Maxine Cox, Miss Mildred Adams will accompany the dances.
 Miss Minnie Beczham president of the Philathea class of the Ensley Methodist church, was presented with beautiful set of Parisian ivory Tuesday morning by the members of the class in token of appreciation of her leadership as presi- dent of the class Much work has been accomplished by the class the past year. An all-night dance will be given by the Ensley E1ks on New Years eve at their home on Avenue D.. The Elks' entertain ment committee have arranged a pro- gramme appropriate to the occasion, which will include the midnight ceremony of bidding farewell to the old year and extending welcome to the new. Tickets may be secured from the members of the lodge. The affair promises to eclipse all previous entertainments given by the Elks and a large crowd is anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
WASHINGTON IS NOT GREATLY INTERESTED IN PEACE OFFER.
Count Czernin's Proposal Will Not Change Attitude of This Government in
 Slightest Degree

Washington, December 27.-Ger- manys proposals to the Russian Boi- shevik envoys through the Austroe Hungarian foreign minister for basis of peace have attracted little more than passing interest here, chiefly be- cause the attitude of the United States government has not changed in any degree since President Wilson solemn ly told Congress that the word of the present rulers of Germany could not be accepted for anything worth while.
 Moreover, officials here think the very conditions imposed by the Teu- tonic plenipotentiaries stamp their promises of no annexations and no in- demnities as insincere.
 It has been assumed from the first that the object of the Germans would be to keep the Russians talking as long as possible, confuse the situation in every conceivable way and thereby gain time for further troop move ments in France, while impressing their people at home with the idea that the Kaiser really wants to make peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Part of the Christmas Mail for Pershing's Men Delayed
 by Heavy Storm at Sea

Paris. December 27.-Four carloads of Christmas mail, which arrived at q French port from the United States were forwarded today for delivery at the headquarters of the regimentaI units of the American expeditionary forces. The bulk of the Christmas mail. which consisted of 3o,000 sacks and required 90 freight cars to move. was delivered at the headquarters of the various units on or before Christ mas day, but storm at sea delayed for three days the arrival of the mail sent forward today.
 Besides the mail delivered by the army postoffice there we're several carloads of large packages, each weighing more than seven pounds, which were handled by the quarter masters department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Golden Thoughts On Dainty Christmas Cards Come to Us in Great Numbers This Happy Yuletde Season to Glad
 den Our Hearts and Remind Us of Our Many Friends

How heart-warming the thought:
 Never Christmas morning,
 Never the old year ends,
 But somebody thinks of somebody,
 Old days, old times, old friends.
 And again comes another message which says;
 All the content, and love, and glee,
 That Christmas can impart For many and many a Yule to be
 l wish you from my heart.
 Also, like it is the jolly rhyme: Merry Christmas wish for you For very happy New Year. too, With health and wealth the whole year
 through.
 What heart would not thrill while read ing the words:
 This greetings from a friend of yours, Who wishes you were nearer, But even though you're far away,
 You could not we'll be dearer
 Or, in response to the message: Just because it's Christmas,
 My hearts door opens wide And l send loving greeting
 With many wish beside.
 One of the most unique and old-fa sh- toned of the many Christmas cards of the season is the picture of an ancient Town Crier," with bell in hand, call ing out:
 Hear vel Hear ye! I wish ye Merrie Christmasr' Then there's the "Blue-bird of Happi- ness" card, which has grown in favor during the past few years since Maeter- linck's popularity which bears the in- gratiating message:
 Merry Christmas, and in it are better wishes than you could possibly make for yourself''
 Another card that you couldn't help treasuring is from an artist friend which bears this message:
 God gives us memory that we may have roses in December"
 And from the far-away pine hills of the Carolinas come Christmas cardS typical of country life there-which are sent to gladden. an Alabama Christmas holiday; and again enchanting cards picture rural life in quaint way, tiny squirrel perched up on a rail fence above a sign which says: Post No Bills" yet the sender has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Funeral Senator Newlands
 Held in Washington

Washington, December 27.-Funeral services for Senator Newlands of Ne vada were held here today. President Wilson headed a distinguished gathering which attended. Mrs. Wilson, accom- panied the President at the services in the Episcopal cathedral of St. Peter and Paul at Mount St. Albans. Vice President Marshall, the special committees ap- pointed by the Senate and House of Rep resentatives, and many other senators and representatives and friends of Sem ator Newlands, attended. ' The body was inferred in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Food Show Planned

Washington, December 27.-The largest food show ever held in the United States will take place in Chicago January 5 to 1S, under the auspices of the Illinois state council of defense, assisted by the federal food administration. Educa- tional exhibits will include all the meth ods of dehydrating and drying vegeta- bles, refrigerating processes, conserva- ton lessons and home economic demon- strations. Prominent speakers will give lectures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Posted a bill, you see,
 Despite the sign in view, Christmas wishes it conveys With love from me to you.

Another card that is adorably pretty pictures the open fireplace with two huge black cats sitting comfortably be- fore it and the message enshrined Is:
 "Good-luck to your fireside this Christ mastidev'
 Finally a simple holly wreathed card, saying. T wish you the old. old wish a merry Christmas and Happy New Year." while still another bears the in- scription: May Christmas leave you golden memories to gladden. the bright New Year:'
 And the messages one and all fulfill just that one beautiful mission-for they are all golden memories that, like the whispering of angels, will gladden. the bright New Year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Carpenters Go On Strike

Gulfport, Miss. December H.-Three hundred carpenters employed by con- tractor on the new naval station near here went on strike today for higher wages and shorter working hours The men asserted they were promised 621A cents an hour and an eght-hour day, whereas they claimed they had been paid only 50 cents an hour and working nine and one-half hours daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
San Francisco Woman Is
 Sworn In as Mail Carrier

San Francisco, December 27.-Miss Elsie Kaden, 20 years old. was the first woman in the United States to be sworn in for the railway mail serv- ice, according to Superintendent Rob- erts here today. Miss Kaden was ap- pointed under civil service, her ex- animation papers receiving a mark of 9S per cent. the highest of list of 300.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
GOVERNMENT MUST DELICATE
 TA PAY NEAR BILLION

re f,onpress follows President Wilson's recommendations concerning the guaran- tee of the average pre-war earnings It will obligate the government to the eN tent of $9lS 424,SS5, the average annual earnings of all roads for three years end ing last June 3O Figures compiled by the bureau of railway economies, an agency of the companies, show net op- erating income for the year ending June 30. 1915. as $695 931 S61 for 1916, $1,0o5, l92,- 7s4, and for 1917 $1,o54,1oo7so.
 Congress might establish this basis ot compensation, virtually the lease rate TOT the period of government operation, but the terms and company would have re- course to the courts if 1t considered the rate too low. This course is not looked for from many roads, however.
 Under the bill which officials have drawn for presentation to Congress 1t would De provided that earnings exceeding this basis would revert to the government for general expenditure or as special fund for railroad improvements. Dividend payments would be subject to supervision and approval of the interstate commerce commission.
 Roads would make their own improve ments under the plan and provide for their own bond issues, but both would be under government supervision. The
 
 sues would be subject to the interstate commerce commissions approval and the rate by law would be limited to mini mum of 4 per cent and a maximum of l61s per cent. The President would be authorized to buy on government account any or all future railroad bond issues, most of which would be to provide addi- tional equipment or Improvements. and thus the necessary legal means would be provided for government financing of inn l provements. Such a plan would auto- Imatically give the government power to regulate improvements and to prevent extraordinary and unnecessary expendi- lures for such purpose.
 On the other hand, 1t is understood to b, MT. McAdoo's intention to resort u construction of new lines and additional tracks on trunk lines if this proves desir- able to relieye congestion. The admin istration policies along this line are ex- pected to be vigorous in extending lines wherever needed for efficient prosecution of the economic forces behind the war. Reports were circulated today that the interstate commerce commission might decide to postpone indefinitely decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
No Disruption Of Railroad Organizations Contemplated
 Under G0Uernn7ent Control

Of the l5 per cent rate case and other important rates questions, until it can be ascertained whether government op- era tion will result in material lowering of operation costs through elimination of competitive waste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
Deaths at Camp Gordon

Atlanta, December 27.-Two deaths from pneumonia were announced at Camp Gordon today. They were Pri- yates Walter Lee Mostell Roanoke, Randolph county, Alabama, and Fred Husch, New York.
 According to the military there have been only five deaths. including those announced today, from pneu- monia since the cantonment was es- tablished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28

conducted through existing railroad organizations with all the support ana power of the government asserted III behalf of more efficient and satisfac- tory operation.
 EXPECTED TO RETAIN
 SERVICES OF JUDGE LOVETT
 saThe director general of railroads, upon invitation of the interstate com merce commission, has accepted or fees in the interstate commerce build ing. The commission has also placed at the disposal of the director the en- tire work and facilities of the com mission"
 It is considered probable that MT. McAdoo will retain the services or Judge Robert S. Lovett, director of priority for the war industries board, with whom he conferred at length to- day. and that railroads will be in structed to continue to receive orders from that source. Another priority question to be settled soon is that ot co-ordinating the preferential ship ment instructions now issued by the fuel and food administration and army quartermasters through single gov ernment transportation director to su- pervise only government shipments.
 The director generals advisors have recommended creation of such an agency, emphasizing that the govern ment railroad administration must justify itself immediately by provid- ing for speedier transportation of coal. MT. McAdoo Is known to have given serious thought to the coal situation and to have received suggestions that a representative of the fuel adminis- tration be included in his staff.
 MT. McAdoo does not expect to ask an appropriation for administering government operation and his staff probably will be composed largely Of men already on the government or railroad pay rolls. He will receive no additional salary for acting in the dual capacity of directory general or railroads and Secretary of the Treas ury, It is expected he also will retain the services of the railroads commit tee, which has been administering the equipment pool with headquarters at Pittsburg.
 The pending demand of the four railway brotherhoods for 40 per cent wage increase will be considered prob ably in a month or two, along With the more sweeping question of higher wages for all employees, including those unorganized. The director gen. erals advisors will suggest that board of managers be appointed to thresh out general wage matters Tor his final consideration. A sharp re- auction of high salaries now paid rail road presidents may help in small way to provide funds for wage in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
CENTRAL POWERS ACCEPT RUSSIAN
 TERMS FOR PEACE
 WITH A PROVISO
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the re-establishment of the valid rights of little and oppressed nationallties and Russia would insist on guarantees that their lawful rights would be protected fin a general peace treaty,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-28
STATEMENT OF CZERNIN

SlAIEMENI UT OLLR1SlN Count Czernn explained the position of the central powers in statement which he read at the second session of the peace conference at 10 o'clock Tues day evening. His statement follows:
 '"The delegations of the allied (Teu- tonic) powers, acting upon the clearly expressed will of the governments and peoples, will conclude as soon as possi- ble a general peace. The delegations Tn complete accord with the repeatedly ex- pressed viewpoint of their governments think that the basic principles of the Russian delegation can be made the basis of such a peace.
 NO FORCIBLE GENERATIONS
 .aThe delegations of the quadruple al liance are agreed Immediately to con- clude a general peace without forcible nnnexations and indemnities. They share the view of the Russian delega- tion which condemns theC continuation of the war purely for aims of conquest
 ssThe statesmen of the allied CTeutonic) governments in programmes and state ments have emphasized time and again that for the sake of conquest they will not prolong the war single day. The governments of the allies unswervingly have followed this view all the time. They solemnly declare their resolve im- mediately to sign terms of peace, which will stop this war on the above terms, equally just to all belligerents without exception.
 ALL MUST AGREE
 Tt is necessary, however, to indicate most clearly that the proposals of the Russian delegation could be realized only in case all the powers participating in the war obligate themselves scrupu- lously to adhere to the terms in common with all peoples
 ssThe powers of the quadruple alliance now negotiating with Russia cannot, of course one-sidedly bind themselves to such terms, not having the guarantee that Russia's allies will recognize and carry out these terms honestly, without reservation with regard to the quadruple alliance. Starting upon these principles and regarding the six clauses proposed by the Russian delegation as basis of negotiations, the following must be stated:
 SIX CLAUSES
 "Clause 1. Forcible annexation3 of ter ritories seized during the war does not enter into the intentions of the allied powers. About troops now occupying
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them. Meanwhile the business will pc conducted through existing railroad organizations with all the support ana power of the government asserted ill behalf of more efficient and satisfac-
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
sNIEGEL WANTS \ CHANCE.

Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL.
on behalf Of Tony Smiegel, az De-
froIt, Mich. weight. i62 pounds.
herewith issue a challsnce TO the win
ner or the Jack Morro-Charlie Metro
bout. which is 10 take place in Pulaski
Hall tonight.
Smiegel will wrestle the winner. take
- per cent OF gross receipts or winner
take an, which ever suits the winner Of
the bout tonight. Smiegel viii make
Wilmington his home. He has decided
90 Joint the Keystone Field CLUB. where
he will work out for all his bouts. Hop
ing the winner Will give him change.
remain yours IN sport
John Pelletier,
2O7 West Second street. City.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
TRAP SHOOTING
~---~--
BASEBALL
VT. 81. MlRY-s Confident.

Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ENfAnTTsBuRG. Nd Nov PM
50. Margs football squad has been
going az a fast pace all week. in prep
aration for its game with Delaware. on
Thanksgiving Day. The M0untaineers
realize that Delaware has been putting
up a pretty sliff game against her on
ponents during the season. perhaps
stronger teams than the Mount has
gone up against. but the locals are
keyed up TO keep up the record made
In last years game. when they lowered
The colors OF The Delaware boys. Dan
lels. Of Wilmington, Is Leading ihe team
and 50 FAR this season has driven the
boys I'm good style and has kept his or
fence going IN the manner that Coach
Thompson has outlined
Evening journal., 1917-11-23
THIS SOME GAME.

Moose A. C.. will tackle the strong
Edge Moore soccer team, 40 Edge Moor,
tomorrow. Moose will play George
Wilson, goal: Gallagher Campbell fuli-
backs: Gilmore, Armstrong aud
Greenweu, halfbacks; stewart, j..
Black. Neil White and A. Black. for
wards. The game will be called at 5
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1917-11-23

There Is no reason why women as
well as men shouldn't interest them
selves in physical culture. They owe
It 10 themselves and they owe 70 to
their families. Now with the nation
at wsr and with Uncle sam moblliz-
Ing every resource. domestic as well
as military. she owes 10 20 her coun-
try"
Helen Wldreth. champion woman
bantamweight boxer, was talking.
'T don't advise ON women TO take
ND boxing as exercise she continued.
Boxing is perhaps too strenuous FOR
most women. 10 takes years of prepare
ilon az milder exercises before one
should box. but every woman ought to
take the less violent exercises which
include long walks, sym work and the
army setting up exercises.
Fresh air is important, that is why
long walks are so beneficial. These
exercises take a Woman's mind Oh her
household or business cares and help
her both physically and mentally
When I talked to Miss Hlldreth she
had Just finished boxing four rounds
with Jack Atkinson, her manager. and
n former amateur boxer.
There was no camouilage about her
boxing. It was the real thing, and
asked her how she happened to be-
come Interested in it.
She had been in poor health sho
told me, and began taking gymnasium
exercises as a body builder. As her
health improved she became interested
IN gymnasium work Of all kinds, in
cluding bag punching, and then boxed
r little with her brother.
Later she took it up regularly, and
I'm the last two years has boxed pri-
vate exhibitions with Benny leona-d,
lightweight champion, Pete Herman,
bantamwelght champion; kewpie Err
lie. former bantamwcight champion and
Johnny Dundee.
Were you ever hit every hard2' /
asked her. knowing that even the most
sklllful boxers are likely 10 hit much
harder than they intend.
"Yes, but that's part Of the game.
The excitement and nervous tension
YOU arc under when you arc boxing
makes you forget the pain OF a blow
Evening journal., 1917-11-23

McGlnness ........... ia7 is6- 3i3l
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Totals .......... $50 soI sO9-2io5