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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03

Jack Dempsey is wild in his eag- erness to try conclusions with Jess Will l lard over the distance route And ventiy hopes that such a match will be made. But I doubt If any induce ment ever could coax the giant. Kansan back into the ring.
 It is quite likely that Willard will go down in history as the only unde- ieated heavyweight champion. But there will be glory in it for him. He has remained unbeaten, not because he whipped every man who was a worthy toe' but rather because he carefully has avoided taking them on.
 One fight in nearly four years as a champion-and that right q short, no- decision bout against a man who was something over 50 pounds lighter and nearly inches shorter.
 That is Willards record.
 No man who is fond of the boxing game can view Willard's actions with. out a feeling akin to disgust If there had been no real men for him to fight since 1915 then the inactivity of Will lard would have been excusable. But since the day that the giant ,westerner flattened Jack Johnson in Cuba. several men have performed sufficiently we'll in a pugilistic way to warrant their being given chance at the championship. If Willard had taken on even one of those men in a decision bout he would not have lost such tremendous amount of the prestige he gained in Havana. Z Willard has conducted himself unlike any heavyweight champion in ring. his- tory. John L. fought practically every man who wanted to fight him. When Bob Fitzsimmons took the champion ship from me he didn't remain long in idleness. The public demanded that he meet Jim Jeffries, man far more pow 'erfui and bigger in every way than was Fitzsimmons. Game old Bob took on the big Californian.
 Jeffries fought every man who seemed worthy of a trial. Those whom he whipped once who insisted upon return match, got it--and were whipped again. Jeffries was no fluke champion. When he cleared the pugillstic horizon of every real rival, then only then did he retire from the ring game And five years later, when Jeffries had passed his pugilistic prime-five years after retirement-Jeffries came out of it at the publics call to fight Jack Johnson.
 What a contrast Is furnished In the case of Jeffries and Willard.
 For more than three years the public has clamored for Willard to meet someone in defense of your title" But
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03
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 Natures Safe Blood Treatment

stomach and bowels. by eating out tho lining membrane. producing chronic dyspepsia and often entirely running the health.
 s. S. s. is made entirely of gentle- acting. healing, purifying roots. herbs and barks. possessing properties that build up all parts of the system. in ad- dition to removing all impurities and poisons from the blood. S. S. s. is . safe treatment for Rheumatism Ca- tnrrh, Scrofula. Sores and Ulcers. skin Diseases. Blood Poison and all dis- orders of the blood. It cleanses the en- tire system and It's permanent. Get s. S. s. at any drug store today It is . standard remedy recognized every- where as the greatest blood antidote ever discovered. If yours Is a peculiar case write to Medical Director. 44a Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03
Their Excuses

From the Connelisville Evening News.
 Two men, who are quite well off, but very miserly in their expenditures. met recently in the gallery of a theatre.
 Each was annoyed to be seen by the other in the cheapest place of the house.
 What brings you here?" each asked the other.
 ITO tell the truth" said the first, I've got fearful cold in my head. and as the heat ascends, came up here where it was warm. Besides, I'm a terrible sufferer from rheumatism. But what brings you here?"
 My opera glassesP'
 Your opera glassesT
 Yes; they enlarge too much. 1 can't see from the boxes what is going on on the stage. have to come up here in the gallery to be able to see with them at ailv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03
SEVEN

that unless s man remains active he slips away from perfection. The long, CT the inactivity. the farther he slips It certainly would take Willard three or four months to get into seeming fight ing condition. And even then, 1t Is not sure whether he would be anywhere near to the shape he was in when he fought Johnson in April, 1915.
 If the two men meet 1t Is a certainty that Dempsey will be in supeeb condi- tion--and it is a great problem as to Willard. Therefore, should the two men ever battle. all the odds would favor g. DempseY victory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03

the whole problem instituted at once, and prosecuted as rapidly as possible. stand ready and anxious to release the roads from the present control, and must do so at a very early date if by waiting until the statutory limit of time is reached shall be merely prcionging the period or doubt and uncertainty which is hurt ful to every interest concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03
Known for so Years as the Best Remedy for Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula,
 Skin Diseases

Scientists have discovered that the forest and the field. are abundant kinds, that furnish the ingredients for making a remedy. for practically every ill and ailment of mankind. Medicines made from roots, herbs and harks which Natufe has placed at the disposal of man, are better than strong mineral mixtures and concoctions Mineral r,ed- Iicines work dangerously on the deli- lcate parts of the system. especially the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03

That the much talked of new con- crete ship Faith, generally considered a discovery in shipbuilding that will rev. olutionize the industry. was antedated by some 12 years in the Philippines Is a fact not generally known. even to Fili- pinos. The bureau of navigation ofethe islands constructed in 1905, however, a floating reinforced concrete dock for the use of boats in the Pasig river, a dock which Is in use to this day, and perhaps the first success achieved in the use of concrete in shipbuilding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03


 Albany. December 2.-(Special. )-Private Frank R. Stockton (deceased), formerly of Decatur. and member of Company E, ls7th infantry, has been awarded the distinguished service cross for extraordi- nary heroism in action at Lamusard farm near Landres-e -et-St. Georges. France, Oc- tober II, 1918. This soldier, while act ing as litter bearer. went through dead ly artillery and machine gun fire to the aid of wounded soldiers. disregarding sig nals as to danger In so doing, After ad- ministering first aid to one of the wound ed he carried him toward the American lines and had almost reached place of safety when he was killed by ma chine gun fire. Frank Stockton was the son of the Rev J. I. Stockton of this city, and he had been in the service two years, having enlisted at the time of the Mexican trouble. He saw service on the border as well as in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03
GIVE WOMEN RIGHTS

And what shall we say of the wom- ell, of their constant intelligence, quickening, every daily task that they touched? Their capacity for organiza-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-03

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The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
SOLONS HOME;
TAxLAW WATTS
Congress Has Not Officially
Adjourned Though Many
Seats Are Empty.

This year Congress is not in regu-
lar adjournment at holiday time, as
the absence of more than half the
members of the House has made il
impossible to secure a resolution for
ad djournment.
Therefore, the Senate will hold a
formal meeting and will probably
adjourn today. and the House will
meet tomorrow. Thereafter each
House will meet Monday and Thurs
day until January 2, when the regu-
lar sessions will be resumed.
The only business before the two
Houses is the 1919-2O revenue bill.
which was passed by the Senate two
days ago. This will probably be
considered in conference. No pro-
gram for the early part OF 1919 has
been announced, although ii is
known that leaders of both Houses
will get together during the holi-
days to map out the work for the
new year.
Probably a great deal of time will
be consumed discussing the peace
terms. Senator James Hamilton
Lewis has already announced his
intention of answering the argu-
ments of Senator Lodge against five
of the Presidents peace terms. as
soon as activities are resumed in the
Senate.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
DANIELS LEAVES
FOR SHIP FETE
Secretary of Navy, Off for
New York, Declares
Our Boats Best.

Secretary Daniels left yesterday af-
ternoon for New York to participate
in the victory celebration TO be ten
dered today to that part of the feet
that helped TO keep the seas safe for
democracy.
These war-scarred ships which will
pass in review. and which represent
the flower of the American navy. ar
rived in the harbor last night. They
are now swinging at their moorings
awaiting their turn to pass in grand
review.
Before leaving Washington Secre-
tary Daniels paid tribute to these
ships, declaring them ''yictors."
I'm welcoming home the powerful
Dreadnaughts.' he said. the American
people will greet the officers and mer
with pride and congratulations. These
powerful ships. the equal Of any ir
the world. in cooperation with the
powerful British feet, gave such pre-
dominance of sea power in the North
Sea that the German feet dared not
Invite suicide by coming out and
offering battle"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
take RATIONS
QF D0UGHBoYs
Petty Thieves Break Into
Railroad Cars; Sammies
Seek Offenders.

With the American Army of Oc-
cupation. Dec. 25.-American troops
in the Rhine districts are confronted
by an outbreak of robbery. Rail-
road cars and camps in the vicinity
OF Conz have been looted of food
stuffs.
Military police are making a house
to house search in several towns in
an effort to recover large quantities
of stolen foodstuffs. Several trains
have been broken into and canned
beef rations stolen. At one place
four carloads of candy intended for
the doughboys' Christmas disap-
peared
Authorities have notified the
burgomasters, demanding aid in the
search for the thieves. 1t is intend
ed to make an example of the Of
tenders when caught. Burgomas-
tsrs have been told they will be held
responsible for further thefts.
A prominent druggist at Coblenz
is the first German to be arrested
by the Americans for disobeying or
ders. He was charged with estab-
fishing a rate of exchange. of 14a
marks for 100 francs. He was tried
by military court and fined 800
marks.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
Mooney "Got Raw Deal,
Declares Speaker Clark

Newark, n. J., Dec. 25.-Speaker
Champ Clark has written to Fred
w. Harwood, secretary of the So
cialist party in New Jersey. declar-
ing that Tom Mooney, convicted
bomb plotter, received a very raw
deal"
The letter, made public today, is
in answer to a resolution of the So
cialist party protesting MONEYS in
nocence. Mr.. Clarks communica-
ton follows:
my Dear Mr. Secretary;
IT have your letter about the
Mooney case. My own judgment is
that Mooney got a very raw deal But
If he is to get new trial at ell, ii
is to be through the California au-
thorities. / have referred your letter
to the Judiciary Committee. They
may find some way out
Yours very truly.
CHAMP CLARK"
Copies of the resolution were sent
also to President Wilson and Govern
or Stephens, of California.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
DANIELS REACHES N. Y.
FOR REVIEW OF FLEET
Secretary and Wife in Metropolis
After Arrival of Battleships.

New York, Dec. 25.-America's 800.
10000 battleship fleet, trim, war-tried
greyhounds of the sea, with 10000
sailor heroes, representing every ham,
let and town in the United States, ar
rived OF Ambrose Channel lightship
at 8 p. m today.
Tomorrow at a. m, with flags
flying, the great North Sea armada,
after eighteen months duty in sub
marine-infested waters, will swing
within the shadow of the Statue of
Liberty and pass in review before
Secretary of the Navy Daniels to the
blaring, booming intermingied music
of roaring cannon, blaring bands and
laughing cheers of million mothers.
sisters, wives, brothers-all children
of the worlds greatest republic.
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels. Mrs
Daniels. their son and a party of
friends arrived in New York tonight.
Following social call on Mrs. George
Dewey, wife of Admiral Dewey. the
hero of Manila Bay, they boarded the
reviewing yacht ,May1owsr.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
LACK OF COAL
HALTS ALLIES
Conference Must Devise
Ways of Replenishing
Fuel Supply.

Coaling Europe is one of the inn
portant preliminary problems, press
ing for solution by the allied con-
ferees
Depleted stocks, in some instances
amounting to practical exhaustion OF
supplies, traceable, of course, to war
causes, has rendered the fuel situa-
ton across the Atlantic acute for
both victors and yanquished.
Control of the worlds supply OF
coal, during the present winter season
at least, upon lines similar to the
proposed plan for equitable food dis
tribution and apportionment of ship
ping. is now regarded as an urgent
necessity.
This BELIEF finds support in yester-
days cables from Berlin reporting re-
newed and widespread strikes among
Germany's coal miners and indications
are that actual cessation of hostilities
has not improved fuel conditions In
that country or Austria to any appre-
ciable extent.
The shortage of coal Is general
throughout Europe, Italy, France and
Belgium are the chief sufferers among
the allies. Humanitarian considera-
tions will require, it is believed. the
coaling of the civil populations OF
friend and foe alike until the world
output is restored to Something like
normal quantities.
Italy appears to be worse off than
any of the allies in the matter of pres
ent stocks and future prospects, al
though France is badly in need of i'm
mediate supplies until the restored
mines of Lens and Alsace-Lorraine
are again established upon a produc-
ing basis. ~
Entirely rdependent upon outside
sources for coal. italy will not be abfe
to get any from Austria. which in the
prewar period furnished a consider
able proportion of its supply. Opera
ton of the Belgium coal mines, some
of which were destroyed by the Bel
Gians themselves to prevent them from
being worked by the German invaders
and others of which were wrecked by
the enemy, cannot be resumed for
periods ranging from one to three
years.
The damage done to the French coal
mines at Lens will also require a simi-
lar period for repair.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
SANTA GREETS
U. S. SOLDIERS
Exercises Held Along Rhine
Bank; Discipline Re-
laxed for Day.

American Headquarters in Ger
many, Dec. 25.-Santa Claus review
ed the American armies in France
and Germany today.
The jolly old saint found the
100000 men in good condition and
fairly bursting with the Christmas
spirit.
In addition to the special arrange
ments that had provided them with
the material for proper observance
of the holiday, the fact that their
commandments President
was addressing them through
their comrades at Langres made the
day the most notable in the history
of the expeditionary force.
Until the last moment it was
feared that the 100000 men in Ger
man territory would not receive
their Christmas packages from home
in time, but several carloads ar
rived in Coblenz unexpectedly late
yesterday Distribution began i'm
mediately and practically every man
has remembrances from home to-
day.
More than 200 Y. NJ. C. A. and
Knights of Columbus entertainers
were scattered through the bridge
head area today, organizing concerts
and vaudeville shows.
Except for the patrol at the edge
of the bridgehead discipline was re-
laxed. The doughboys were permit
ted to fraternize with the German
inhabitants and many gifts were ex-
changed. --
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
Americas Big Naval Plan
Has Backing Of Wilson

Paris. Dec. 25.-President wilson's
conferences in London are certain to
be extremely vital in laying the
groundwork for Van understanding
on the foremost issues of the Peace
Conference.
One of the most important mat
ters discussed will be freedom of
the seas, in which probably will be
set forth clearly the view that he
expects a sporting chance to COM
pete for the worlds markets.
As the United Press stated few
weeks ago, America will assert its
right to maintain sea power equal
to that Of any nation. Concerning
disposition of the surrendered Ger
man feet. it is known positively
that the President has never mem
TONED its destruction in discussing
the question with the American COM
missioners-in fact. is opposed to
such useless waste of valuable ma
terialA
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
French People Starving
Because of War Profiteers
Prunes $I.2o Per Pound; Even Wine Jumps
$50 Per Cent; Only Rich Can Buy Food.

40 cents. Metal wares are preposter-
ousiy expensive. After searching in
several department stores I found a
cast-iron coal CRATE which before the
war cost francs and now q francs.
paid p francs for a coal hod which
cost francs before the war.
Clothing is equally dear. A tailor
who two years ago made suits for 150
francs (s3O now charges 800 francs
9eO for the poorest fabrics.
Toys Only for Rich.
Toys, mostly military followers of
absurd prices. The cheapest box OF
dominos Is IL francs. So it is easy to
understand why France is "celebrat-
ing another war Christmas. Coal is
scarce. 1t costs $40 ton for the cheap
est quality and can be obtained on
producing a coal carA
The royal receptions being over,
street illumination in Paris has again
been reduced. Electric signs are for
bidden. Hotel elevators operate only
few hours each day to save elec-
tricity.
forbidden. All public places must
IAosc ot ssoV " CiUCh-f IloWtNctt llc
churches will celebrate the tradi-
tional midnight mass, allowing the
worshippers to thank God the human
massacre is ended. The subway closes
at II 30 o'clock. Taxis are scarce. The
streets are dark. Luckily the weather
Is mild.
The only real sign of peace is that
the bread is less black.
How do the poor people manage
to pay such prices!" the CORE
spondent asked of newsstand
woman.
"Wc live by the hope that peace
will come soon." she replied. add
ing: I'VE have faith in Wilson
Money Brings Everything.
The Paris hotels. restaurants and
cafes are filled with monied people
from the worlds four corners. and
despite the shortages, money seems
to be able to produce everything
The royal banquets and official
luncheon parties are making the
poor people talk.
I'VE can't find either -four. sugar
eggs, butter or milk, but 1 suppose
these things exist, otherwise they
couldn't entertain kings" said q
scrubwoman in the old Latin quar-
ter after making the rounds of the
groceries.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
WASHINGTON, C. THURSDAY.
Sammies Are Promised
Excursions Along Rhine;
Boats Already Hired

With the American Army OF oc-
cupation. Dec. 25.-Every man of the
American Third army in the bridge
head area will be given an opportuni-
ty to see the beautiful Rhine River
valley.
The American commanders are ar
ranging to take over several large
river boats with capacity of 1,5Oc
persons. Those will be filled up
with cots and hunks and entertainers
will be provided. The boats will
travel up and down the river putting
in at Mayence, Colongne and Coblenz.
Every boat will carry a lecturer who
will point out and explain historical
points Of interest.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
HUN MARINES MUTINY::
WON'T LEAVE BERLIN
Battle with Republican Guard and
Finally Effect Compromise.

Berlin. Dec. 25.-Order was restored
today after mutinous German marines
had fortified themselves in the royal
palace for several hours. following a
clash with the Republican guard.
: The trouble arose when the marines
refused to obey orders transferring
them to various naval bases. A num-
Der OF regiments participated in the
fighting with the guard, which result
ed in several casualties. To-
A deputation of government officials
finally obtained permission for a par
ley with the marines in the palace,
and an agreement was reached where
by some of the marines were to re-
main in Berlin. while others were TO
report TO EieI and other ports.
The political situation continues 10
wear a variegated complexion. The
Royalists and Republicans are carry
ing out their propagandist war
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
Wilson Barred Heart
to Brave Soldiers
Who Won Victory

President Wilson has made many
speeches. but never has he made a
speech in which his heart came to
the forefront as 1t did today. All
his customary rigid reserve aban-
doned him when he looked at the
heroes before him. and when he
said; 'It is difhcult in a formal
speech like this to show you my
real heart" their eyes flashed back
understanding that they knew it
was really his heart he was showing
them.
Again, when he told them:
ANY time you set your faces in
any direction you kept your faces
in that direction" his voice carried
an intonation that showed woodrow
Wilson possesses much of the same
feeling that accomplished such won
bders at Chateau Thierry and IN the
bloody recesses of the Argonne.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
BY ROBERT WELLS RITCHIE,
Special Correspondent Of Universal
Service.

BY ROBERT WELLS RITCHIE,
Special Correspondent Of Universal
Service.
Paris, Dec. 25.-"Please, Pere Noel.
let father come home!" has been the
Christmas prayer of every French
child for four years, and each year
they have been told the next Christ
mas the Jesus child would bring
Daddy" home. "Pere NOEL is the
French equivalent for Santa Claus.
Though the war is finished, peace
has not come. and for the fifth time
te French kiddies dream vainly OF
their fathers return, christmas failed
to bring the bearded Poilus home. The
war has lasted longer for France than
for America and most children
scarcely remember peace, when ZEN
FAINT Jesus" brought real toys and
goodies, and when mother didn't look
worried
Thus the first peace" Christmas is
similar to the war Christmas holidays
and even more so. The SOLDIERS are
still mobilized. The newspapers are
filled with rumors of new conflicts.
The peace terms as publicly dis
cussed are vaguer than ever.
Thousands OF soldiers will be kept
policing Germany. The idea that other
thousands will be sent to Russia is
not yet wholly dispelled.
Meanwhile food is more expensive
than ever. Grocers will sell milk and
butter to regular customers only in
the morning. Candy is forbidden.
Cakes are unknown, except macca-
rons. which cost 50 a pound. Con-
densed milk costs 80 cents for cans
formerly selling for 10 cents.
Prunes s1.20 Per Pound.
Yesterday afternoon I visited four
groceries in an attempt to secure but
ter and milk. 1t was an unsuccessful
attempt. Oatmeal is unobtainable
since the American army took over
the shipments. Sugar cards allow one
pound for each person monthly.
Prunes of the poorest quality are Z
francs GL20 per pound. Coffee fetches
10 francs a pound and is difficult to OBJ
, tain. Eggs are extremely rare, and
fetch IA cents apiece.
A glass of jelly sells for 95 cents. a
pound of honey for s. Flour is unob-
tainable for private cooking. Chick
ems, which cast francs before the
war, are now 10 francs. Turkeys cost
about $50 a pound
Peaches can be obtained at about 81
quart. Ordinary table wine. which
used to cost 10 cents a liter, now costs
The Washington herald., 1918-12-26
Slip Of the Tongue
And Spy Is Caugh,

London.-Among the interned Ger
mans who soon expect to be re-
leased. there is one who was well
known as a society widow, and the
story of her arrest has been recent
ly made known Her dressmaCer
was fitting her with a costume and
something in IL displeased her. She
expressed her opinions in unmeas-
ured terms and ended up by calling
1t a pig fit" The dressmaker had
had experience with German ladies
and knew that the expression could
come from no other than Teutonic
lips. She impaired this information
to the authorities and inquiry re-
vealed the fact that the woman, II
not a spy, was certainly a danger
Gus woman.