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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
English Attorney General
 Will Speak in America

Washington, December S0.-Sir Fred erick E. Smith, attorney general of Great Britain, who has just come to thls country as guest of honor of the American Bar association. will speak at the series of war conferences to he neld under the auspices of the speak ing division of the committee n, ,,,,S lie information during the weat A. January 14-19. He is to be one of tbo party which will travel and speak witb secretary Lane at these meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
Southern Trains AnnulIed

Knoxville. December 30.--The Southern railway today discontinued four passenger trains on the Knoxville division This was a war retrench- ment measure, decided upon before the country's railroads passed into control of the government. Two of these were run between Knoxville and Chatta- nooga. The other two were operated between Knoxville and Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
German and Austrian Prisoners of War Now in
 Russia Are Organizing

Petrograd. Saturday, December 29 A meeting of German and Austrian prisoners of war was held in Petro- grad today for the purpose of organiz- ing internationalist propaganda among prisoners in Russia. A Hungarian of ficer named Rudniansky was elected president Speeches were made by Czechs. Poles, Slovacs and Austrian Serbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

sian empire the right of self-determi- nation, including complete separation takes cognizance of the decisions ex- pressing the will of people demanding full state of independence and sep aration from the Russian empire for Poland, Lithuania, Courland, and DOT tlons of Esthonia and Livonia.
 PEOPLE GIVEN CHOICE
 The Russian government recognizes that in its present circumstances these manifestations must be regarded as an expression of the will of the people and is ready to draw conclusions there- rom As in those districts to which the foregoing stipulations apply, the question of evacuation is not such as provided for in article l, special com mission shall discuss and fix the time and other details in conformity and in accordance with the Russian idea of the necessary ratification by ple- biscite on broad lines and without any military pressure whatever of the al- ready existing proclama tion of sepa- ration.
 The Austrian delegation made a sim liar statement.
 RUSSIAN STANDPOINT
 The Rugslan delegation took cognizance of these statements and set forth it's
 
 Our standpoint is that only such man. Hesitation of will can be regarded as a de facto expression ot the will of the people as lesults from a free vote taken tr the districts in question, with the complete absence of foreign troops. We therefore propose, and must insist there on, that clearer ard more precise formulation of this point be made We consent, however, to the appointment of special commission for the examina- ton of technical conditions for the real ization of such referendums and also for the fixing of a definite time for evacua- Iion.
 Tn view of the course which the ne- gctiatlons hitherto have taken, 1t may ce stated with satisfaction that regard ing settlement of the most important questions the views of the represented pow CTS tally in many points, while re- garding others the views approach each other 10 such an extent that hope for arriving at an agreement on the latter points il. we'll founded"
 A Petrograd dispatch Of Thursday said the peace negotiations had been post poned fer 15 days to give the entente na- tions opportunity to indicate whether they would participate. message from Brest-Litovsk on the same day spoke of the confirmation of the discussions and and apparently informal negotiations are being carried on during the recess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
cred by these requests"
 The requests follow:
 REQUEST TO PUBLICATIONS

For the protection of our military and naval forces and of merchant shipping it is requested that secrecy be observed in all matters of;
 T. Advance information of the routes and schedules of troop movements (See paragraph 5.)
 ''2. Information tending to disclose the number of troops in the expeditionary forces abroad.
 "3. Information calculated to disclose location of the permanent base or bases abroad.
 4. Information that would disclose the location of American units or the event ual position of the American forces at the front.
 '5. Information tending to disclose an eventual or actual port of embarkation; 1; or information of the movement of mili- tary forces toward seaports or of the assembling of military forces at seaports iron which inference might be dawn of any intention to embark them for service abroad; and information of the assembling of transports or conveys; and information of the embarkation it. self.
 "6. Information of the arrival at any port of American war vessels. transports or any portion of any expeditonary force, combatant or non-combatant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
Corinth, Mississippi, Machine Shop Burns;
 Loss Estimated $200, ,000

Cornith, Miss, December s0.--Fire of undetermined origin here today, de- stroyed the ". T. Adams Machine com- pany's plant.
 The loss is estimated at between s15o,O0o and s2oo.ooo. partly covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
PRESIDENT WINS JEWS

Especially has the President been suc- cessful in weaning the Hebrews from republican affiliation. Politicians de- clare that this statement can be substan- tiated by visits to the ghettos in all the large cities.
 The President has not only called to his assistance Hebrew brain and money, but has elevated Hebrews to high office, and entrusted them with important mis- sions to foreign countries. Furthermore by his passion for the downtrodden of Russia and the soveregn-ridden in all autocratic countries of the globe. he has displayed a sympathy which has made the foreign born aware that he is a part of this nation.
 And thus democrats are certain they have big, vital issue which is capable of electing Presidents for 50 years to come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
GENERAL ITEMS

Contract for the plumbing, heating, wiring and elevator for the new Besse- mer courthouse will be awarded at the regular meeting of the board of revenue at Bessemer on next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

Owing to the death of Mrs. McCleery, the Monday afternoon meeting of the Pastors Helpers of the Methodist church has been postponed until Tuesday after noon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
SELMA LIGHT SITUATION
MOBILE PETITION REFUSED

The Mobile Electric company was told by the public service commission Satur- day that it must continue to furnish service in Mobile at the figures agreed upon in perpetual contract executed at the time the company obtained its franchise. Failing in it's effort to obtain an increase in rates from the Mobile commission the company asked the com mission if it had authority to grant an increase.
 When the commission read the per petual contract between the city and company, it decided that 1t had no au- thority to interfere with the charges. The public service law provides that the commission cannot change contracts and Mobile will continue to receive the present rates until the company suc- ceeds fin breaking the contract in legal proceedings.
 NEW CORPORATIONS
 With the intention of engaging in the general coal mining business at Cordova. Walker county, the Sulphur Springs Coal company was incorporated by the secre- tary of state Saturday. It will begin business with paid in capital of $S1OO
 Other companies filing incorporation papers Saturday follow: Hartsfield Lum- Der company. Chelsea, Shelby county, paid in capital, $60o0; Government Street Lumber company of Mobile, capital in creased from 5000 to $10,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

Henry s. Worthy-Aged 6s. died Sat urday at the family resi- dence, 23O3h North Fifth ave- nue, Funeral services were con- ducted yesterday afternoon at ? o'clock from the Masonic Temple and at 8 o'clock from the private chapel cs Shaw Undertaking company, In torment followed at Oak Hill ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

Charles w. FOreht-Aged 62, died Fri day at the family residence, 3725 North Twenty-seventh street. Fune . ral services over the remains will be ii held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. with Lige Loy in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
Named Italian
 High Commissioner to U. s.

Rome. December 30.-William Mar conf. inventor of the wireless telegraph, has been appointed Italian high com missioner to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

Senor Marconi was a member of the Italian mission which visited the
 United States last spring After his return he served on the staff of General Diaz, the Italian commander in -chief. giving special attention to the wireless system at the front
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
MRS. ". F. M,CLEERY
CANTATA ENJOYED

The cantata. "The Christ Child,' given last night at the First Methodist church, was one of the most brilliant musical affairs ever given in the city and was enjoyed by a large congregation. It was given under the direction of L. B. Mich aelson, with Mrs. G. B. Hollingsworth as organist. The entire programme was excellently rendered. Possibly the out standing features were the splendid work of the chorus and the solo, The Wonderful Nazarene,s by Miss Dorothy Huffman. A free will offering was taken for the benefit of the poor of the city, and a good sum was realized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

There will be a watch party at the Muscado clubhouse on New Years eve. Cards and other games will be the fea- lures and the party will watch the old year out and the new year in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
DEMOCRATS SHOW NO ALARM OVER
 LESSENING MARGIN
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In the Senate the democrats have vot- ing majority of ten, counting the va cancy in Wisconsin. Many doubtful states will ballot for senators next year, and the result is, of course, held in doubt. But, as stated, the democrats are sus- tained by most remarkable spirit of copfidapca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

Bessemer Lodge, No 45S, A. F. & A. M, will hold a regular communication on Monday night There will be work in the several degrees and large attend ance is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31

Helen HngO0d-Aged IA months, died yesterday at Majestic. Funeral serv- ices over the remains will be held at Majestic this morning at 10 o'clock with Johns in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
c. o. P. WANTS ISSUE

The republicans are casting about for an issue, and it is characteristic of stand-pat politicians that despite do- mestic revolution, they are still depend ent on "sectionalism'' and tariff re- form to turn the trick.
 Democratic confidence is based not entirely on the Presidents popularity, the administration management of Americas s part in the war, or on legis- lation or an epoch-making character. They are confident because the President has made himself and his party popular by an appeal to the imagination of the so-called common people, because the President has successfully introduced psychology as the greatest political en- tity.
 He has proceeded. in the opinion Of hundreds of thousands of foreign born American voters, on a policy the basis of which has been Peace on earth, good will to men"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
BESSEMER NEWS

Mayor B. c. Jones announced yesterday that the city had secured two cars of coal which will be sold in small quanti ties to those who are unable to put in a supply. The coal will be sold in 500 pounds and one ton lots and only to those who cannot obtain coal elsewhere. It is stated that the present cold wave has caused some actual suffering, as some families have been entirely with out coal during the bitter weather of the past two days Indications point, it is said, to a better situation and the coal supply will be improved.
 MRS. W. F. M'CLEERY
 Mrs. w. r. McCleery, aged 2, died yes terday at a local infirmary. She is sur vived by her husband and four small children. mother, Mrs. Lavender of Nashville, and three sisters and one brother, The deceased was formerly Miss Francis Lavender of Nashville. Funeral services will be held from the residence, Fifteenth street and Seventh avenue, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter- ment will be at Brighton cemetery. The Rev Ira F. Hawkins, assisted by the Rev. l. F. Swallow and the Rev. M. K. Thornton, will officiate. The following are the pallbearers: R. s. Douglas. w. A. Davidson, L. Dill, James DeJarnette. Claude Pathway, and NJ Fleishman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
SAILING OF SHIPS

"7. Information of the time of depar- ture of merchant ships from American or European ports or information of the ports from which they sail, or in- formation of their cargoes.
 "8. Information indicating the port of arrival of incoming ships from Eu- rope or after their arrival indicating. or limiting at, the port at which the ship arrived.
 "9. Information as to conveys and as to the sighting of friendly or enemy ships, whether naval or merchant
 "10. Information of the locality, number or identity of vessels belong ing to our own navy or to the navies of any country at war with Germany.
 "11. Information of the coast or anti aircraft defenses of the United States. Any information of their very exis- tence, as well as the number, nature. or position of their guns, is danger ous.
 "12. Information of the laying of mines or mine fields or of any harbor defenses.
 appurtenances used at government aviation schools for experimental tests under military authority, and infor- mation of contracts and production of air material and information tending to disclose the numbers and organiza- tion of their division, excepting when authorized by the committee on public information
 GOVERNMENT DEVICES
 "14. Information of all government devices and experiments in war mate rial. excepting when authorized by the committee on public information.
 "15. Information of secret notices issued to mariners or other confidential instructions issued by the navy or the department of commerce relating to lghts, lightships, buoys, or other guides to navigation.
 "16. Information as to the number, size, character, or location of ships of the navy ordered laid down at any port or shipyard, or in actual process of construction; or information that they are launched or in commission.
 AS TO SCHEDULES
 TT. Information of the train or boat schedules of travelling official mis- sions in transit through the United States.
 "18. Information of the transporta- tion of munitions, or of war material.
 Photographs: Photographs convey ing the information specified above should not be published.
 These requests go to the press with out larger authority than the necessi- ties of the war making branches Their enforcement is a matter for the press itself. To the overwhelming propor- tion of newspapers, who have given unselfish, patriotic adherence to the voluntary agreement, the government extends its gratitude and high appre- ciation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-31
DEATHS

John steeIe-Aged 36, died Sunday at the family residence, 126 North Forty-ninth street. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later by Lige Loy.
 Mrs. Callie King-Aged 72. died at the family residence, 1104 North Twenty sixth street, Friday. Funeral serv- ices over the remains were held yes- terday afternoon. with interment in Emwood cemetery. with Johns In charge.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-21
PUTTING SUFFRAGE UP TO WOMEN.
citizens.

There is kind of suffrage measure before the Wisconsin legislature It is bill providing for won ans referendum on suffrage question. It proposes 70 make the wonen of the state themselves, stand up and be counted dividing the suffrage sheep from the anti suffrage goats proceeding to do anything about giving them the vote
 Suffragist leaders will probably condemn this propos tion as hostile move intended obstacle to their success in Wisconsin. But it is easily defended as practical and sensible Present day society Is pretty well agreed shoudu have the ballot whenever they are ready and that is of little use to give it to them before they ready But what is the test of "readiness?"
 If there is any dependable criticism, it must be te womens own attitude. They are ready for suffrage when ever they have evolved politically far enough to want IL and demand it. Until they have attained that stage suffrage laws are futile they have attained it. and can demonstrate the fact democratic commun ity can challenge their right to full citizenship.
 Let Wisconsin go ahead. If majority of its women vote for suffrage let them all have it. If not let them wait until the sufragists win majority of their own sex Then let main proceed automatically Go make their effective. It is better way? IL will be an interesting experiment, at least
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-21
MAKING MEN FIT

The unitness for military service of the young men If the country has been source much pessmistic comment and severe criticism In many localities the per cent of men disqualified enrolment in army O" navy after physical examination is greater than that of those accepted.
 In part this is due to the fact that of the re qurements are more rigid than Much Of it to serious physical defects There seems to be still another cause the disqualifcations That is the prevalence of minor defects that could easily be remeded
 Cleveland hospitals have offered their services free for the restoration of eligibility such story is told of man anxious to enlist in the National Guard in an eastern city. He inch under height
 He insisted that the extra inch his that it there somewhere had been lost because he had been er poyed for months carrying heavy loads his shoulders He was given benefit of the doubt After stih xer cses direction for couple of hours, accompanied ny judicious pummeng the inch restored to the mans height And he was enrolled in the National Guard.
 While not every woud-be soldier has lost inches that defects that could corrected And that is what the Cleveland hospitals intend do. It's mighty sensible and patriotic service of physical defects that have been neglected simply through caelessness ignorance will be remedied It will mean recruits for the army and navy But will also general improve ment in the physical condition number of American citizens.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-21
EEL HERALpo DEL NoRrE."

The Yankee Pig" appears to be favorte topic for editorial comment on the part Heraldo del Norte allegedly Consttutonalst organ published in Chihuahua Mexico A second time has this leader of a Mexian wilderness thought pounded upon the United States a subject. Each time he has held the Yankee" up to scorn, laughed his desire work at his wish to earn and lastly at determination to fight.
 Uncle Sams decision fight may be matter to laugh at on the part of Fl Herado del Norte but from the point view of the Yankee it is fearsome thing Not desiring to influence the gifted editor of Fl Heraldo might remark that lot of sensible people have come to the Yankees view of the entire affair
 Similar talk heard prior to the SpanishAmerican war by periodicals Spain and in parts of Latin Amer ca The following by the United States taught the doubters several Cuba, result, is today in close alliance with the United berated by Fl Heraldo for its stand.
 Fl Heraldo may be very worthy newspaper, of sorts It may have very gifted editor and staff It may be the leading Consttutionalist in Northern Mexico and may voice of the First Chief and his o-'me in Mexico But if it does, the First Chief. or eome one who knows and likes the 0d pretty well
 would center Mexico by deleting some of the matter which is allowed appear the columns of Fl ueraldo.
 TrnoIe Sam s a trustng old Pe will stand lot 'nsrlts Put when he is aroused to acticn-look out von na.ions starpen treir knives something usually = -oin~ to receive at least trial of the edge
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-21
THE PRESIDENT LEADS.

appears that President Wilson is about to assume energetic and intelligent leadership the nation needs His appeal for cooperation various elements in the enough to lead the people not be reluctant to follow
 Mir. Wilson asks for universal service. That is the foundation the protecting wall of republic It is not it's major aspetc military service. When nation such the United States to war go per cent or more of service citizens give it is civilian in character rather than military
 There ten behind the man with the bayonet The man the bayone selected his exceptional particular fitness be with it. He has the post of the larger consciousness of obligation ed and service rendered properly organized tion a serious consciousness of service given with selfsacrifce and without any sustaining exaltaon or emotional decoration. The who do the chores taking responsibility for the of the who do the fighting
 President Wilson indicates will to organize this ton properly If congress wise enough to be guided by his recommendations believe that the tonic of great enterprise wisely and courageously under taken would by nation that it would be safe in morale and mechanics for many years.
 The president is leading. but congress block the road IT congress will follow instead of obstructng the waste nefciency of permitting the volunteer sys tenn dsorgauize the nation in food production trans poration manufacture and fighting will be eliminated
 The president to the draft. He is wise and courageous may prove itself stupid and cow ard~-CLlcago Tribune
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-21
VILLA DENIES BEING IN BABIC0Rk FIGHT
Bandit Leader Also Repudi- ates Reports of German Affiliations.

FL PASO. April 20.-Francisco Nil- Ia was not present at the battle ot Pabicora ranch Monday afternoon. ac- cording to Villa .partisans here who claim to have received a cOmmunlca- ton from Villa while he was encamp- ed on the Conchos river fifty miles south of Chihuahua City. They say Salazar, Martin Lopez and other Villa leaders were in command of the force sent north by Villa to oppose General Murguia's advance from Casas Gran dcs
 The communication was brought to the border today by Villa courier who left here for the interior Of the United States to deliver important papers to Miguel Diaz Lombardo, whose present whereabouts was not known Co the courier Villa instruct ed Lombardo, the courier said. to de- H. that Germans UgIe IL lls clAp
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-21
5000 GERMAN SPIES
 WATCHED IN J. 5.
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department of justice officials. Such communications it is explained, will be treated as confidential.
 investigation of the recent eXplo- sion at the Eddystone Munitions Plant near Philadelphia which result cd in the death of more than 100 per sons. and of the recent fire at Mime apolis which resulted in the loss Of hundreds of thousands of bushels or grain. is proceeding but has not reach cd a stage. it is said. where announce ment as to the findings can be made
 Thus far, it was said. the strict surveillance maintained over persons known to be of prO-German sympathy has revealed a tendency to observe the law more generally than the de partment had anticipated