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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06

their task consisted in drawing all bel
ligerent countries in negotiations for
the purpose of securing general
peace. Having regard for the evasive
replies OF the enemy, our delegates, as
already stated, submitted the enemy's
conditions for an armistice to our mill
tary experts for their criticism from a
purely military point of Sew, and in or
der that they may indicate in what re-
spect notifications are necessary in
the interest of our army and navy from
the Black sea to the Baltic.
THE first point regarding the pro-
posed enemy armistice was the dura-
ton of the armistice, which was first
indicated as two weeks, to begin Decem-
ber s. After discussion, the German
delegates expressed their readiness to
agree to a prolongation to twenty-eight
days. This term may automatically be
prolonged, provided there is no refusal
which must be made within seven days
before the expiration of the armistice
which is to begin December 10 if our
delegation leaves Brest-Litovsk tomor-
row. but IL il leaves later. the armis-
tice will begin later.
Demand Cessation of Hostilities.
Before the commencement of the Of
fetal armistice it must be established
definitely that hostilities shall cease.
From the beginning, our delegates
insisted on a true record of all nego-
tiations. and their determination to puo-
lish them in their entirety. The minutes
and language of the sessions are in Rus
sian on our side and in German for
the German side. a special commission
was created to compare the minutes
after the session.
I'VE have requested that the next
meeting of the plenipotentiaries be
held on Russian territory and that
there be an interval of seven days in
the negotiations in order that our dele
cation may return TO and from Petro-
grad"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
TWENTY-FIVE BRITISH
AND ITALIAN SHIPS
SUNK PAST 7 DAYS

London, Dec. 6-Sixteen British
merchantmen of more than 1900 tons
were sunk by mines or submarines in
the past week. according to the ad-
miralty statement. One vessel of less
than 500 tons and four fishing YES
sells also were sunk.
Losses of Italian shipping from sub
marine activity during the week, ended
Sunday were one steamer OF more than
1900 tons, one under that tonnage and
three small sailing vessels, 1t was offi'
cially announced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
RIPLEY DENOUNCES
PROPOSAL FOR u. s.
OWNED RAILROADS

San Bernardino, Calf, Dec. 6.-Actu-
al overnment operation of railroads
would result in failure. according to A.
E. p. Ripley, president Of the Santa
Fe railway today.
"Railroading is a great scientific in
dustry; government is political ma
chine. A political machine can never
succeed in the management of a great
industry" he said.
Labor unrest. he declared, was re-
sponsible partly for the present con.
gested conditions of the railroads of
the country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06

Washington, Dec. 6.-The house for.
eign affairs committees report on the
war resolution declares that the United
States prbbably will send troops to
Italy.
Washington, Dec. 6.-With a formal
report from the foreign affairs com.
mittee the resolution TO declare war
on Austria-Hungary was today brought
into the house of representatives.
There were no dissenting votes in the
committee and at the request of Chair
man Flood the house gave its unani-
nous consent to take up the resolution
tomorrow at the beginning of the ses-
sion and pass 1t before tomorrow night.
While the house was going through
the preliminaries the senate foreign re-
lations committee was in conference on
the war resolution.
The house committees report reviews
at length the cause leading up to the
declaration of war
Chairman Flood told the house amid
enthusiastic applause that the presi
dent would ask congress to declare war
against Turkey and Bulgaria later il
he deemed ii expedient, but that the
president and his advisers regarded it
unwise at this time
Official Report of Committee.
At the conclusion Of Mr. Floods state
ment the house adjourned until tomor-
row. The report of the committee be-
gins by stating the text of the war
resolution as perfected yesterday, and
then goes on:
The president has asked for the dec
laration that state OF war exists
against Austria Hungary In his ad-
dress delivered at the joint session of
the two houses of congress on Decem-
Der 1, he uses this language:
One very embarrassing obstacle that
stands in our way is that we are at
war with Germany, but not with her
allies ] therefore very earnestly rec
ommend that the congress Immediately
declare the United States in a state of
war with Austria-Hungary.
Austria II Real Enemy.
The accompanying resolution carries
out this recommendation of the presi.
dent. The enactment Of this declara-
tion involves very little readjustment
Of the affairs between the United States
and Austria-Hungary. because a state
of war which this declaration declares
10 exist actually has been a fact for
many months.
The depredations on American lives
and rights by Austrian naval forces
has been small compared with that OF
Germany. but they have been indulged
in TO an extent to constitute war upon
this country; and this fact, taken in
connection with other acts of Austria
Hungary. has more and more brought
that government into n position where
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
FINN FAMILIES
FACE STARVATION
APPEAL DECLARES

London. Dec. "a number of Fin.
nish food commissions have issued
through the Swedish press appeals to
the Scandinavian cuntries for help, &C
cording to an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Copenhagen. They say that
a number of Finnish families must
starve unless help arrives soon.
1t is reported from Haparanda, the
dispatch adds, that Russian soldier or
ganizations have seized large quantities
of food and have completely cut OF
imports from Russia into Finland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Arimore and vicinity: Tonight
and Friday fair. warmer Friday.
oklahoma: Tonight and Friday fair.
warmer Friday.
West Texas. Tonight fair. warmer in
north portion. Friday fair and warmer
in southeast portion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
Transfer $4,000 New Soldiers.

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Dec. e.---Transfer
of 5000 national army men from this
cantonment to Camp Pike. near Little
Rock, Arkansas. has been completed
without untoward incident, it was an
nounced here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
MORE AMERICANS DIE.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Deaths since
November 26 of five enlisted men Of
the forces in France from natural
causes were reported today. Four Of
the men were from the east and the
ffth from California.
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TWO OF THE ENEMY MACHINES
ARE SHOT DOWN AND THE
CREWS CAPTURED
SLAUGHTER IN ITALY
Massed Attacks by Austro-German
Armies on Latin Lines Result IN
Enemy Losing Heavily, But Winning
Some Territory.
BULLETIN 1:4O p. NJ.

London, Dec. 6.-Seven persons were
killed and twenty-one injured In the air
raid, Chancellor Bonar Law announced
today In the house Of commons.
Or the victims, three were killed and
ten injured I'm London.
London, Dec. 6.-About 25 airplanes
raided England today, 1t Is announced
officially. OF these six reached London,
Two OF the raiders were brought
down, the crew Of three men on each
machine being captured.
Bombs dropped by the raiders caused
a number Of fires I'm London, but all Of
them were quickly brought under con-
troll. The casualties are believed to be
light.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
By the Associated Press.J


Italian Army Headquarters in North
ern Italy. Wednesday, Dec. 5.@The
furious enemy attack on the Asiago
plateau has been repulsed with heavy
losses. except at the northeastern Sec
tor, around Monte Tenderecar where a
desperate battle ensued until the MORN
ing, when the enemy succeeded In oc-
cupying some of the advanced Italians
positions. The Italians retired to more
secure positions.
The fighting has been extremely
heavy. with masses Of infantry en-
gagged in hand.to hand combat.
The first attack on the Italian left
was met and repulsed with large enemy
casualties. Many prisoners were taken.
The main attack on the Italian right
was continued, but was inflicted with
heavy losses before yielding.
Berlin. Dec. 6. Via London.-Eleven
thousand Italians have been captured
by the Austro-Germans in their new
offensive on the mountainous front Of
northern Italy, II was officially an
nounced today by the German war Of
flee.
Washington, Dec. 6.-Fresh Austro-
German divisions from the French and
Russian fronts are continually arriving
on the Italian line, according to Off
cial dispatches today from Rome. Ex-
traordinary activity of the invaders
along the entire front and particularly
in the mountain region shows reorgani-
Zation Of their armies with fresh troops
filling in for the losses suffered in the
recent attacks to break through.
Terrific artillery fire from Vallarsa to
the sea is taken to indicate that the re-
organization is about complete. Favor
ed by exceptionally mild weather and
the excellent roads the invaders are
making the most of their plans. The
Italian high command, the dispatches
say, is confident Of its position. Ger
man airplanes are being destroyed and
Italian patrols are in constant touch
with the enemy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-12-06
AMERICAN TROOPS
MAY Go TO ITALY
WAR DECLARATION AGAINST
AUSTRIA WILL SOON BE FACT
COMMITTED REPORTS.

Washington. Dec. 6.-The house for.
eign affairs committees report on the
war resolution declares that the United
States prtbably will send troops to
Italy.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
B'NA| BIRTH LODGE
 INSTALLS OFFICERS
Announcement Made of the Membership Campaign
 Soon to Begin

A committee to make arrangements for the celebration of B'Nai B'Rith day February 4, was appointed at the meeting of Birmingham lodge, No. 36s, at Temple Emanu-El yesterday after noon Chester Sandman was named chairman of the committee, which will meet with a similar committee from Magic City lodge, No. 725, Isadore Shapiro chairman, to perfect plans for the celebration of the day. Announce ment was made that Judge Feidelson of the juvenile court of Savannah would be the orator at the special ser vices to be held at Temple Emanu- Fl .
 Irving M Engel was installed as president of the lodge, along with the other officers; Phillip Oster, vice presi- dent; Roy M. Sterne, treasurer; Ben Gross, recording secretary; E. Gus field, financial secretary; Morris Kar- peles, assistant manager; Hugo Kuhn, warden; stanley Beitman, guardian; Joe Beitman, Dave Rich and A. Leo Oberdorfer, trustees
 Announcement of a membership cam paign to be instituted at an early date was made, and a membership commit tee, with Joe Beitman as chairman, named to make arrangements for the campaign.
 The meeting was one of the largest that has been held by the lodge in sometime At the next meeting dele gates to the grand lodge convention at Chattanooga, in April, will be elected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS
Bernhardt is Still Bernhardt

Arrangements for the farewell ap- pearance of Mime, Sarah Bernhardt, most marvellous of living actresses, have now been made by MT. William Connor and MT. R. S. Douglas on Tuesday, January 23. at the Jefferson theatre. Mime. Bernhardt will be seen, positively for the last time in won derful repertoire.
 The complete programme will be as follows: "Cleopatra," a brief one-act drama; From the Stage to. the Field of Honor" in which Mime. Bernhardt will appear as a dying soldier, who has given his life for his country; and the last act of "The Lady of the Camelias" C'Camille"). Twice during her engagement at the Empire theatre, the tragedienne brought her audiences literally to their feet by the intensity of her acting. Out of respect for Amer ican neutrality in From the Stage to the Field of Honor,' Mime. Bernhardt will substitute Victor Hugo's "Patria' for the ironic Prayer for our Ene- mies," which she recited in Europe and Canada.
 To liven the performance Mime. Bern hardt's company will be seen in most amusing one-act comedy entitled "Rosalie."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
FRANCE HONORS THE
 J. 5. VOLUNTEERS
Memory of Americans Who Died For France Is
 HOnOred

Paris, January 21.-The National theatre. the Comedie Franchise, today honored the memory of American vol unteers, who have died for France. A ron, composed of American aviators, headed by Lieut.. William Thaw, Adj. Raoul Lufbery and four American vol unteers who have been mustered out, one of them wearing the war cross and who went to his seat on crutches, workers at the American ambulance, including Prof. A. Piatt Andrew, di- rector of the American field ambulance service; Ambassador Sharp and his family the attaches of the embassy and many members of the American colony were present. President Pen rose was represented.
 Renes Bernard, under secretary for war, who was delegated by the gov- ernment to deliver an address, paid tribute to Americans who have lost their lives, including Corporal Victor Chapman, Sergeant Norman Prince, Alan Seeger, Kenneth Weeks and OlllSl iIO SdlQ lll6 BdCTlIlCSS IudQC by the American volunteers was evil dence of the fraternity with which history has never failed to unite the two republics for liberty. It would be against the nature of things if the United States did not bring to the sacred cause of humanity it's tribute of effort and courage
 He added that it would be to the eternal honor, of France to see that those who have not forgotten that the French revolution gave to the world the declaration of the rights of man, have aided in procuring a declaration of the rights of peoples
 M. Silvain, dean of the Comedie F'rancafse, and Mime. Segond- Weber, the tragediene, who had an American flag draped about her, read poems written by Alan Seeger, the Harvard student who was killed last summer during the Somme offensive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22

Warrior river. In the last rivers and harbors bill the engineers were di- rected to investigate the proposed project of locking the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior above Sanders shoals, near Cordova in Walker county. This is the work the engineers are preparing to undertake. If the pro- jeet is carried through, water will be backed up to the mine operated by Henry F. DeBardeleben and Milton Fies.
 Senator Bankhead has been re- quested to furnish the engineers sta- toned at Mobile the commercial needs to be served. and the character, di- mensions and number of vessels by which the proposed commerce will be carried; also the object of the pro- posed improvement.
 The information will be furnished at once and it is anticipated that the in- vestigation will soon be under way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS IN FILM
 LAND


 LAND
 Among the popular film stars whose birthday anniversaries fall in the month of December, we find that there are three times as many men as women stars who first saw light in the last month of the year.
 Violet Cram of Universal and Guy Harding of Balboa were born on the 1st; Lloyd F. Bacon of Lone Star, 4th; i; Alice Gale, Fox, 5th; E. H. Sothern, Vitagraph, 9th; Harry Mccoy, Key stone, 10th; Marcia Moore, Universal. c. B. Murphy, Selig. and William IT. Mackim, also of Selig, on the 12th. The thirteenth was hoodoo, for Harry Todd of Rolin Film and Albert date. although the women very adroit- ly summed it. Carleton $. King of Dixie Film was born on the 18th; Nina Cunard of Universal, Harry Denkinson of Essanay and George Burrell of Uni- versa1 on the 16th Stephen Batty of Horsley on the 17th; finders Randolph of Vitagraph on the 18th Claire Nor mand on the 20th; Court Tieze of Hor- sley on the Fist; Bertram Grassby Eof Universal. 23rd; Eulalie Jensen, Vii ta graph, 24th; while no less than four were brought in by Santa Claus Oc- tavia Handworth, George F. Perolat of American, William Ferris and Will liam Conklin of Lasky receiving their Christmas and birthday gifts in one Disk Leslie of Vitagraph and Eddie Poland of Universal on the 27th Will liam Scott of Selig on the 28th; and the array is brought to an end by Charlotte Walker of Mcclure Pictures ou the 29th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
Locomotive Earnings Large

New York, January 21.-Gross earnings of the American Locomotive company for the six months ended December 31( amounted to S37S63594, an increase of s2S 464,735 over the corresponding period Of 1915, It was announced today. Profits Tor the six months were $9,360,s64, a gam or $SOSO94 The amount available for common stock dividends was S2, ,755, ,S34 Unified orders at the end of 1916 were reported as amounting to $75,746,S77.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
At the Majestic

For the first half of the week the Majestic patrons will be given sur prise, as an entire new company will appear at that popular playhouse. Bert Jackson and his Girls of Today" com pany will make their debut in Bir- mingham with musical comedy, King for Day" The company is carefully selected and the sketch is brimful of mirth and tuneful song numbers. with a bunch of pretty girls. It is by far the best musical tabloid that has yet been seen on the Majestic stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
Grand Opera-Biiou

Riccardo Martin of Hopkinsville Ka., foremost American grand opera tenor-or just plain Hugh Martin as he is known to hundreds of friends here in Birmingham-will return to his na- tive south on Saturday, February 3, as one of the bright particular stars of the Boston National Grand Opera com pany. This will be Martins first visit to Birmingham since his memorable triumph here as Lieutenants&in Puc- cini's Madame Butterfly" with this same organization.
 Martin is now making his second trans-continental tour with Max Ra- binoff's song birds. His visit here on February will be en route to the Pa cific coast, where he will be heard as Cavarodossi, in La Tosca," in the title role in Faust" (which, by the way, he will sing in Birmingham), Pinker- ton in Butterfly" and in other ex- acting roles of the Boston Nationals repertoire.
 arranged for MT. Martin during his brief stay in Birmingham and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
At The Lyric

''The Broadway Revue,' a pretentious musical comedy, with pretty girls catchy songs, tuneful music clever cong edians, special scenery andgbeautiful cos- tunes is the headline attraction on the new bill of Keith vaudeville that will be presented at todays matinee. This act is one of the headlners in vaudeville, and it has scored big hit in all cities where it has been presented. The com edians are exceptionally clever, the girls are talented and pretty, and the mem bers of the company possess excellent voices.
 In addition to this big feature attrac-. ton there will be four other high class acts presented Kramer and Kent are two black face entertainers who present an act that is brimful of comedy and en- tertainng chatter and dancing. The Weise family billed as peers of the perch" are great aerial entertainers and perform some wonderful feats. Lillyan and Boggs are two excellent dancers who entertain with high class dancing num- Der and Cunningham and Marion eter- tain in "a acrobatic talkfest." Pathe news pictures will feature the entertain ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
At the BiiOu

Musical comedies may come and go, but Mutt and Jeff" the brightest, breeziest and best production in this line for many years seems destined like Tennysons book, ito go on forever" for each season an improvement over past successes The offering this week at the Bijou, Mutt and Jeffs Wedding," is decidedly different from anything yet seen. and will undoubted- ly prove pleasing to all new musi- cal score has been written and a small fortune expended on scenic and elec-- trical effects, to say nothing of the sprightliest girl chorus ever gathered together in one offering. They are un- usually attractive bunch of choris- ters and can both sing and dance
 Taken all together, the show is the greatest ever andr has thus far been the unprecedented success of the season, so take a tip and secure seats early.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
Ask MT. Hard

decided give my fellow countryen of Jefferson county the opportunity of voting for of their sentatives in the next Alabama legislature
 been urged to do ths have been asked to the of my it is free will offering. making it for several
 At the present time not employed by interest which would could any interfere with duty to the pubic nor do I expect to be- under pledge to any touching any legislation not member of political organization except that am democrat it's broadet and seek the support only of those who believe in by the people for the people, therefore I am free to as would like. The only pledge will make is to do my full duty see it, in the interest of the people whole
 The older grow the convinced of the importance of being useful rather than ornamental.
 desire to be useful to my satehe best who the largest number of his fellow citizens
 have knowledge and experience which will be of value to great majority of the people of Jefferson county and the at large and if they elect to office they will get good ice; my best efforts will be given to them. 5m s expect get out of the office sufficient amount pay expenses while serving in Montgomery and the sasfaco which follows duty we'll performed-thats all <. If you like my platform you invited to vote for
 Yours truly,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
Healey and Six Others Indicted

Chicago, January 20.-Former Chief of Police Healy and six others were named in a blanket indictment re- turned in court here today by the Oc- tober grand jury, charging shem with conspiracy to commit bribery, to al low disorderly and gambling houses to operate, and to allow violations of the Sunday closing law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-22
IN THE PICTURES ANDOU1T
By H. s. RYALL

Features for today:
 Triangle: Dorothy Dalton in The Female of the Species"
 Strand: Henry Walthal in Little Shoes"
 Colonial: Dustin Farnum in "The Virginian'
 Franklin, (Ensley): Marguerite Clarke in Snow White"
 Rialto: Peggy Hyland in "Her Right to Live"
 DOROTHY DALTON AT TRIANGLE Dorothy Dalton will be seen at the Triangle today, tomorrow and Wednes- cay in 'The Female of the Species" late Triangle Kay-Bee release. The story deals with an unusual love tri- angle, in which an interruptions woman obtains possession of another wo- mans husband when the latter is de- prived of his memory through an ac- cident The wife is confronted with a difficult problem in trying to re- gain husband who has no recollec- tion of her. But right finally wins, and the siren loses. Miss Dalton is seen in the last named role and is said to give an unusual characteriza- tion
 LITTLE SHOES' PLAYS ONE MORE
 DAY
 Manager Abernathy will continue Little Shoes with Henry Walthail through today at the Strand This photodrama delighted thousands who attended the showings at the Strand Saturday and Sunday. It is story of tender and appealing heart, interest. WARREN KERRIGAN HIMSELF AT
 THE STRAND
 Warren Kerrigan, the famous film star. will be at the Strand in person