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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
General Order Is Issued to Men on Accomplishments of the Past Years Cam paign
GERMAN ADVANCE IN RJJMANIA IS STILL
 REACHING FORWARD
Important Towns on Dan-
 ube Are Now Threatened by Invaders French Re-
 port Surprise Attack

Berlin, December 31.-(via London.) tEmperor William has issued the fol Rowing order. addressed to the navy and army
 Again another year falls behind filled with hard fighting and sacrifices and victories The hopes which our enemies put in 1916 have been foiled All enemies east and west have col lapsed owing to your bravery and de votion.
 "Our recent triumphal march through Runania has by Divine providence again added imperishable laurels to your banners. The greatest naval bat tie this year was our victory in the Skagerrak and the gallant deeds of our submarines have secured for my navy glory and admiration forever
 You are victorious in all theatres of war. on land and sea. A grateful fatherland looks to you with unshaka- ble confidence and proud reliance. The jneomparable warlike spirit alive in your ranks, your tenacity, your never slackening will to vanquish the ene- my. brings all honor to you. Your vic tory will ever remain with our ban- ners.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

While wearing the crown the King also put on the ancient St. Stephan cloak Q! faded purple, covered with odd designs sn gold, and held the ancient sword of St. Stephan, with which he made the custom ary passes which symbolic the inten- tion of the monarch to defend the king dom against enemies.
 In making the passes with the sword the King neglected to cut behind him until the officiating bishop drew his at- tenticn to the omission
 CROWDS CHEERED
 After the church ceremony the King re- peated the oath of office before a great crowd from the base of Trinity Fountain before the church. There was cheering for 15 minutes. Later in the afternoon Parliament met in joint session and took official cognizance of the accomplish ment of the coronation. The pressure of state affairs obliged King Charles to re- turn to Vienna this evening. He intends, however, to spend six months of each < aI Ian as.iis.i The fs et that Emperor FTa1lcfs Joseph spent it. tie time in Budapest led to movement to fave period of residence in this city prescribed in the inaugural diploma, but as soon as the King heard of this he announced his intention of dividing his time between the Austrian and Hunga- rian capitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
'W|CKS COMMITTEE SAYS WAR RAISED
 COST IF LIVING
New York Investigators Find Domestic Causes Also Contributed to Abnormal
 High Prices Prevailing

New York. December 31.--Although in- numerable domestic causes are cited as having contributed to the steady increase in the cost of living in recent years, the most recent rise in prices is attributable in large measure to the European war, according to a joint report on foods and markets submitted to Governor Whitman today by the Wicks legislative investi- gating committee. the governors market commission and the mayors food supply committee. The creation of state mar ket department of proper size. scope and power" and of departments of simi- lar character in the cities of the state. are urged as "a matter of vital immediate necessity"
 The vast quantities of foodstuffs shipped to Europe, the report says. have materially reduced the supply in this country. Tn the first nine months of 1914 exports of breadstufs amounted to $172, GOO 00OO.r in the first nine months of 1916 the breadstuffs exported amounted to $SS7 GOO Similar comparisons are given with reference to other products. It also, is pointed out that while the pro- ductoi. of potatoes in the United States this year has been 3Oe .o00,00O bushels, ex- ports amounting to 2.7O, 10 bushels were recorded to October 1.
 Other factors which have contributed to the high cost of living are enumerated. in part as follows:
 Lack of proper transportation and dis tribution facilities.
 Waste of time and money In duplicate delivery and order service. The increasing tendency of young men and young women to leave the farms for tho cities.
 Insufficient approximations for agricultu- ral education and research. Loss of livestock through disease which might be overcome by the Inauguration of veterinary service developed along the lines of thai in practice in Europe, Lack of talent to assist the farming |tcbrnpiuiiity In the prosecution of ecjen- tifics work for the further development Fof the farms. K s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
CHRISTIANS WANT ! No PEACE WHICH IS N0T LASTING Prelates and Laymen of America Sign Document Against Nasty Action x ssAIM PREMATURE $ ACTION IS HARMFUL 2
 Among Signers Are Most Prominent Men of Country, Who Fear a
 Curse Will Come Instead
 of Blessing

Washington December 3f-Ina q signed document addressed to the na- ton. more than 50 prelates and lay men of various denominations repre- senting many secti9ns of the country, have united in a warning against what they declare may be a premature peace in Europe which may bring curse instead of blessing.'
 Among the signers of the document, made public here today, are Lyman Abbott. President Hibben of Prince ton, former Attorney General Bona parte, Winston Churchill. the author; President King of Oberlin college, Clifford Pinchot, George Wharton Pep per of Philadelphia, Rev. William A. fBilly) Sunday. James M. Speer. chair- man of the Laymen's Missionary Move ment: Rev. C. K. Nelson. Episcopal bishop of Atlanta; Rev. Joseph F. Berry, Methodist Episcopal bishcp of Philadelphia; Rev William Lawrence, Episcopal bishop of Massachusetts,; Rev Harry F. Fosdick of Union Theo- logical seminary; Rev Charles F, An-
 G derson Episcopal bishop of Chicago, and Rev. William T. Manning, rector Of Trinity church. New York.
 The address declares the Christians Of America should consider the right or wrong of the occupation of Bel gium, Poland and Servia, the Armenian ma ssacres. the destruction of merchant ships, the hardships of Jews and Syrians, the attempt to array Mos lem against Christian in holy war and to be reminded that peace is the triumph of righteousness and not the mere sheathing of the sword
 It furtherf declares that the signers view with some concern the organ ized and deliberate efforts now being made so to, stampede Christian senti- ment as to create . public opinion blindly favorable to stopping hostil- ities without adequate consideration of the issues which the war involves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
FIFTEEN HUNDRED OF
 H UNGARY'S NOBILITY SEE THE CORONATION

Budapest, December 31.-(yia London.) An assemblage of 1900 Hungarian no bles witnessed the coronation of King Charles and Queen Zita. It was the most brilliant in the history of the coun- try. Not even the crowning of Francis Joseph presented such spectacle of the kingdoms wealth.
 The coronation was entirely Hunga- rian event, no foreign princes attended except King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who came in the capacity of a Magyar mag nate. which he is by birth. Frederick c. Penfield, the American ambassador, was one of the few neutral diplomats present
 King Charles was attired in the red Hungarian uniform, with a pale blue mantle. black boots and gold spurs, Queen zita wore pale blue brocaded silk with veil and the diamond studded crown above dark blue cap.
 GROWN PRINCE FIRST K M eTewn kprif:ce sv,sss the first of the royal family to reach the church. The King and Queen appeared at 9 o'clock and the crown was placed on the Kings head by Premier Tisza at the stroke of 10 The service obliged the king to kneel long and frequently and he moved uneasily while Cardinal Osernoch, primate of Hungary, was reading prayers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
|GREECE SECONDS | WILSON'S EFFORTS
 ID BRING PEACE Neutral Nation, Which Has Suffered Most From Con- flict Adds Words to
 Stop War

Athens, Saturday December 30.
 (via London. December s1)-Kins Constantine summoned Garrett Drop 'pers. the American minister. to the palace this morning and communicated to him the text of the Greek reply to President Wilson's peace note In the reply the King asserts himself with the President in willingness to do all lin his power to promote peace. The |note recites the sufferines of Greece
 lat the hands of the belligerents on both sides while the nation has been |endeavoring to maintain neutrality. It adds that Greece has endured greater hardships from the war than any other neutral and desires the contamination |of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
These Refugees Said To BeV a Thousand in Number and Making Their Way NOrthward
BANDIT LEADER IS MEETING WITH VERY
 LITTLE RESISTANCE
Party of Nine Arrive at La redo ard Tell of Great Ex- odus Of Population of For eigners from City

Laredo, Tex December 31.--About 1000 residents of Torreon. of various nationalities, fled at the time of the recent appearance of the Villa army before that city and are slowly mak ing their way toward the border by way of Aguascalientes and San Ituis Potosi, according to party of n1Qe refugees who arrived here today wit out baggage and practically pennies after an Il days journey. They re ported that about 1000 foreigners re- mained in Torreon. It was stated thatl about half of the refugees, who are travelling in three trains. are Chinese Efforts are being made to locate the trains.
 According to today's arrivals the Villa army apparently is meeting with but little resistance in the Torreon district Several small Carranza gar risons were reported to have joined the Villa forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Splendid Tourist Hotel
 Of Augusta Is Burned

Augusta, December 3l.Hampto Ter race hotel Yn North Augusta was de- stroyed by fire early today, with a loss estimated at s60o,00o. The fire, which started in the east wing of the building about 3 a. m, got beyond control of the Augusta fire department, which was hampered by poor water pressure. The roof collapsed and the building. a frame structure of 300 rooms, burned rapidly. Crossed wires are believed to have started the blaze.
 The hotel, which is winter tourist resort situated in South Carolina, just across the Savannah river from here, and about one mile from the business dis trict of Augusta was to have opened for the season in a short time.
 Hampton Terrace was bought last De- tober from J. G. White & Co. of New York city, by a syndicate headed by James U. Jackson of Augusta, and had just been renovated. The purchase price was not made public. It was said that $209 coo insurance was carried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
CABINET ID DEC|b 1. F INVESTIGATION |S MADE IF ''[EAK7 Whether Wood Res0lutie
 Is To Be Pigeon Holed
 5Is Up To Advisers of Presiednt
By HUGH ". RoBER1s

Washington, December sl. Especially .Cleaning up'' on the stock exchange as a result of leaks regarding goy- ernment information, is q common and fascinating pastime. according to the belief of Reprs sentative Wood. ana tb , more or less frank avowal 0f,. Torn Lawson.
 As result of his information thatv the President would issue the so- called peace" note, Lawson admits that he won millions. The Associated Press carried dispatches to the effect< that the little fellows. never able. Id acquire such information. were awer In great hoards over the brink of nnr
 <Qss ss on Pass IT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
ID GET VILLA IS
 COSTING B|G SUM
 0F U. 5. NONE '
Government Has Spent $67,- OOO, ,OOO, According to the Figures Made Public.
 Campaign Still On
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, December 31.-( Special ) Available figures declare that in an ef- fort to carry out the Presidents or |ders to take Villa dead or alive" the United States up to December l, ex- pended $67.OOo,OOo. The orders still stand. Despite the fact. however, that the Mexican ma rauder Is daily winning signal vic- tories just south of the Pershing col umn, and is contemplating according Ito press dispatches the capture of Jaurez. the concensus of opinion is that he will never be taken
 The s'get Villa" bill follows Transportation of regulars
 and militiamen to the
 border ...s...s..3.s...........$ 6,00O,00O Transportation of food to the
 D0rder 3OV,0UV Transportation of baggage,
 tentage and impeachment to
 the border .s.s....a.s....... 3,000,000 Subsistence of regulars and
 militiamen ...l.S..'.'.'.....s:..- l5,ooo,ooo Pay of officers and enlisted
 men in regular army and
 militia .A. 26,O0O,0O0 Motor transportation equip ment purchased expressly for use on border and in
 Mexico ...l. ....s .........3. 5000. 900
 miitia M, S,ooo.ooo Ordnance equipment to regu-
 lars and militia s...... 2,5oo, GOO Medical supplies 5.. .s... 2.00O. 900 Purchase Of horses for militia 5000. .000 Payment by government to depSndent relatives of
 militiamen .:........ 2.ooo, ,ooo Transportation of mtlitiamen discharged at border to place Of enlistment \. !. A1 .ooo. 900 Total $s7 ,0oo. .oOo If the war against Mexico con- |tinues to July. 1t Is estimated that the |sget Villa bill will amount to prac- |tically e14Q,QO0,000. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
CONGRESS IS FACING MASS OF BUSINESS
 TO BE FINISHED UP
 BEFORE MARCH 4TH
Railroad Legislation and Many Other Important Matters Are Pending and Session to Recon vene Tuesday Will Be Busy One From Start Various Appropriation Bills
 Are Yet to Be Acted Upon

Washington. December 31-Congress reconvenes Tuesday to face a great mass of business including railroad Legislation urged by President Wilson to supplement the Adamson act. and the problem of how to meet a big treasury deficit for the fiscal year 1918.
 These salient issues must be given consideration together with the an- nual appropriation bills. only one of which has passed both houses. and many general legislative measures that long have been awaiting action. As less than two months remain in the life of the present session, admin istration leaders returning from the holiday vacation are inclined to view the legislative accumulation with des-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Washington Will Spend
 Very Quiet New Year

Washington, December s1.New Yearsa day will be celebrated quietly here toe morrow in comparison with past years President Wilson will hold no New Tear reception, and Secretary Lansing wIse S0tI givo the diplomatic breakfast custopnxlS before the war. &
 The Presidents only engagement the day is a call of courtesy to Prir Mahudol, brother of the King of Si He will be presented at the White HQ by the Siamese minister. SecretS Baker and Daniels will hold recep at their homes
 All the government departments yesterday at noon to reopen Tues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Fairbanks Makes Plea
 For Union of Churches
 of the North and South

Baltimore. December 31.--A plea fof the reunion of churches of the north and south was made today by former Vice President Fairbanks. Social. commercial and other influences in this country have run from east to west and from west to east but not to the same degree between north ana south" said MT Fairbanks.
 The division between north and south, he said, was an embarrassment .,il, missionary work ss~
 Mr. Fairbanks sstid sae sS ground for fear that Japan would make war on this country. Everywherc in the far east. he declared, the mis- sionaries had been the best anbas- sadors of America, and had cuitiyafef a friendly feeling toward this nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

pair and to fear that an extra ses- sion of the new and politically some what uncertain Congress will be de- handed
 INTEREST IS QUICKENED
 President Wilson's action on Satur- day on again emphasizing his earnest desire for railroad strike prevention legislation by visit to Senator New lands at the capitol. served to quicken already intense interest of the sub ject
 Senator Newlands, chairman of the interstate commerce commission, al ready has declared the matter of suf- ficient importance to warrant ses- sion if it cannot be settled before March 4. Whether the President shares
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Bronx Tenants Will Go On Strike Because Rent
 Is Raised by Landlords

New York, December sl.--A strike Of tenants against an increase of $1 month in rent imposed by landlords who own nearly 200 Bronx apartment houses was begun at mass meeting today plan was formulated where by families win take refuge in the homes of friends if dispossessed.
 Women pickets are to warn pros pective tenants against renting an apartment from which one of their number have been evicted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
ANSWER OF ALLIES ID WILSON NOTE WILL BE LENGTHY Report From Paris Says the Document Will Recount Origin and Objects
 of War

Paris. December s1-The answer of the entente powers to President Will sons note. according to the AIatin, will contain long. detailed account of the origin and objects of the war. It will include also a declaration by the Bel gian government thanking the gener- ous American nation for the immense services rendered during the last two Wears, and expressing it's ''confidence in Americas friendly collaboration for the future"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Tampa Internal Revenue
 Receipts Break Record

Tampa, Fla, December S1. Internal and number of cigars manufactured In Tampa during 1916. broke all previous records. while bank clearings, custcpa. collection and port commerce aha large gains over last year. acc to figures made public here tod figures follow:
 internal revenue receipts,
 Postoftice receipts, $240,01
 Cigars manufactured, 313 which more than $f3g100 internal reevnue.
 Bank clearingSs-&51.322,0 Q
 Customs collections, $1.8Ss3ol
 Port commerce, estimated valu&f lohs $36. .000, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01

St. Ferdinand de Halifax is in an almost inaccessible section of the province and communications on Sun day are poor.
 Meagre reports obtained from avail- able sources give no intimation of the cause of the fire, which started while the inmates were asleep and appar- ently spread rapidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Greeks Want Preparation

Athens December s1.-(Via .Athens) Count Di Bosdari, Italian minister to Greece, today presented the demands of the entente allies for reparation by the Greek government on account of the losses sustained during the recent clash between the Greeks and entente troops. The crown council and the cabinet immediately assembled at the palace. King Constantine presiding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
FORTY-SIX WOMEN
 BURNED TO DEATH
 IN CON VENT FIRE

Montreal. December s1.-Forty- six women were burned to death in a fire that destroyed St. Ferdinand de Halifax asylum at St. Ferdinand de Halifax, Megantiz county. Quebec, late Saturday night, according to report received here.
 Patients of the asylum. of whom there were 1s0, all were women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

William tells his troops enemy hopes are fOiled bx bravery.
 Fifteen hundred of Hungary's nQ- bility see coronation.
 cost of living. Chicago h dry and New Orleans in gay on New Years eve. Greece seconds efforts of Wflson to brinw peace. To 9et yilla is coating big sun of United States money. Cabinet to decide If invest1gatio to be made of leak. Many resldents of Torre0n are fleeing n path of Villa advance. Answer to Wilson note wlll he 1engthy.
 Cengress is 1acing nass If husi- nesa te be flnl1hed befem March {.
 Eerty-nix women were killd convent fire n Cqnnda.
 LOCAL NBW0 s-DE. Ednenda taiks en < as] 1-nr. wysaan writes ss p~2 nssss;:sI.- .fs.r .s..s ,ls DillG rl(nN nany t4l ~ Ee( iiv(1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
pr Hamilton Wright Mabie Dies At New Jersey Home

Summit. N. j., December s1-Dr. Hamilton Wright Mabie, associate edi- tor of "The Outlook, died at his home here today. He was 70 years of age and was born Cold Springs. N. Y. He is survived by widow and two children
 pr. Mabie was president of the New York Kindergarten association, secre- tary of the American Institute or Arts and Letters and member of the Gen. tury association and other organixa- finns .-ll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
ADVANCE IN RUMANIA

Berlin, December 31.-(Via London.) The Teutonic advance in Rumania has now reached point which threatens 6he important town of Braila, in Wal 3achia, on the Danube, and the town of Matchin on the Danube in Dobrudja ] The of ficial statement issued this even-
 in Rumania the Russians have been ythrown back to the hridgehead of Brafla against which our attack pro- gresses.
 Tn Dobrudja Russian points of sup s port east of Matchin have been cap tured."
 The statement says there was only and Russo Galician fronts. s SURPRISE ATTACK REFUSED
 Berlin, December S1.-(By Wireless.) s.Tho French army Headquarters re port of December 2S, speaks of a Ger man surprise attack on the eastern Z slopes Of Hill so4. on the verdun front which was repulsed easily, writes the military critic of the Overseas News ageney This Is another example of the untrustworthiness of the French headquarters reports. inasmuch as by the attacks on the slopes of Hill S04 and Dead Man Hill valuable French { positions were captured. considerably Z Improving the German position and
 rnfe than 200 prisoners were taken. Despite French counter attacks on Decenaber 2s and 30. broke down com- pIetely under our fire.
 Attacks near verdun was given in Ru- ma, a,aiss but notwithstanding this effort
 fJnsny has sufficient forces on the
 kSr fronts, as is proved by the suc-
 f1S6a recently gained"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Socialists Want Union

New York. December Sl. Another conference to discuss plans Tor a rel union of thu soctalist party end tho aooialist labor pfrty will ne heid nex {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Captain Washed Overheard

Charleston, s. C., December s1 1.-vic- tor Brown. captain of the American schooner George w. Truitt. Jrd was washed overh6ard and drowned or Cape HAtf6fA& December 15, according to repqFt nude when the vesse1 art r5Yef AIA today from New Fork in c14z IT. fr6f mate. Tho aoGi64nt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
BERLIN DAY REPORT

1eFiin. December 31.-(By Wirelessl RAfter a hard battle in Rumania. north { and northeast of Rimnik- -Sarat, Teu- tonic troops entered Russo o-Rumanian ro1ffions and repulsed strong counter n xft taclk Ss the war office announced to-
 M m bobrudja the Bulgarians are kEking progress toward the Danube & ~ { ' f.nra at1m1ued m Raee Isxxol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
Fertilizer Companies
 To Aid Work of Farmers

>1npta. December sl-Harry Hodgson, TIT the Southern Fertilizer as- day announced that head the association with an ac- ers' service organization
 pened here tomorrow. The au VIII be headed by Prof. 5. who resigned as dean Of p&e to enter thla work, and th him NH be En1f J c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
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NeWfoundland Coes Dry

st Johns. N K. December ---At midnight tonight. the whole isIahd of New Fonndland goes 'dry. A pro- htbi<tons aet. becoming effecttves stops M iniport. rnanRfecture, of sAle Qf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-01
CHICAGO IS ''DRY' ORLEANS GAY
 lN NEW YEAR EVE
Indy City Police Are on fch, While in South m Metropolis Lid
 as Ilifted'

lxeos December s1. chicago's It1n of New Years eve was one irtest In the history of the S6otdins to police reports. Po- wore stationed at the various ma cafes to prevent any at 6 evads orders that the sala M would be permitted only ber 1dniGht and .. m
 6trtctions. however. were not hotels ana cafes in many Of hAn municipalities and many &o helped make these com
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