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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-15
DINNER oF WELCOME

Paris, December 14.-PreSident and Madame Poincare gave dinner at the Palace de I,aElysee in honor of Presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson. President Will son on this occasion spoke as follows, in replying to an address by Presi- dent Poincare:
 MT. President, I am deeply indebted to you for your gracious greeting. It is very delightful to find myself in France, and to feel the quick contact and unaffected friendship between the representatives of the United States and the representatives of France.
 You have been very generous in what you were pleased to say about myself. but I feel that what I have said and what I have tried to do, has been said and done only in an attempt to speak the thought of the people of the United States truly. and to carry that thought out in action.
 From the first thought of the people of the United States turned toward some- thing more tangible than the mere win ming of this war. It turned toward the establishment of eternal principles of Justice and righteousness It recognized that merely to win the war was not enough; that 1t must be won in such way and the questions raised by 1t set tied in such way, as to insure the fu- ture peace of the world and lay the foundations for the freedom and happi- ness of its many peoples and nations.
 Never before has war worn so terrible . visage, or exhibited more grossly the debasing influence of illicit ambitions. am sure that shall look upon the ruin wrought by the armies of the cen tral empires with the same repugnance and deep indignation that they stir in the hearts of the men of France and Belgium, and I appreciate, as you do, sir tho necessity of such action in the final settlement of the issues of the war. as will not only rebuke such acts of terror and spoilation, but men every where shall be made aware that they cannot be ventured upon without the cer- tainty of just punishment
 POINCARE'S ADDRESS
 In his address to President Wilson, President Poincare said:
 "Ar. President: Paris and France
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WARsHIps RETURNING

London. December H--QIavas.) )-The Paris newspapers devote almost their en- tire space today to the demonstration in honor of the President of the United States, the various functions and enter tainments and to articles glorifying America. La Liberte says:
 Paris gave to the first magistrate of the United States reception as enthu- siastic as that which greeted in Stras- bourg President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau. This comparison makes the use of further phrases unnecessary. It is enough to say that Paris lavished in it all It's fire and heart"
 The Journal des Debats says: "The population of Paris showed itself prodigal of enthusiasm. This is because the voy- age of President Wilson is an unique event in the history of the United States and has signification that is well under stood :"
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a glimpse of MT. Wilson, but they were disappointed, for he remained indoors. Late this afternoon Thomas Nelson Page, ambassador to Italy, called and paid his respects. President Wilson also received a large delegation of French socialists. who welcomed him to Paris on behalf of the workers.
 Col. Edward M. House and Gen. Tas- ker H. Bliss arrived later and conferred with the President at some length
 Shortly after 4 o'clock this after
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secret service agents and hundreds of gendarmes.
 All the streets approaching 1t are guarded by French cavalry, some wear ing the war-battered and soiled horizon blue uniforms and shrapnel helmets. in which they chased the Germans. The red and white pennants at the edges of their lances are waving everywhere for blocks around the mansion.
 During the entire afternoon thou sands of men and women stood in the streets leading to the Presidents Paris home, awaiting an opportunity to catch
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DAVIS REACHES LONDON

London, December 14-John w. Davis. American ambassador to Great Britain, and Mrs. Davis, together with Vice Ad- miral Sims and his staff, who had taken part in the escort of President Wilson into Brest, reached London this after noon on a special train from Plymouth. Ambassador Davis was met at Plymouth by the American charge d'affalres.
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WILSON GREETED BY
 TWO MILLION PEOPLE
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The procession made It's way through lines of troops standing at present arms Alighting at the Palais President vii. sons party was met by President Poin- care and others.
 President Poincare accompanied Mrs Wilson to the dining hall and President Wilson gave his arm to Madame Poin- care. About 200 guests were assembled around a horseshoe shaped table, which was decorated with garlands of roses and baskets of flowers.
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them with renewed enthusiasm, throwing bouquets for Mrs. Wilson into the car- riage. She returned thanks to the crowd with her smiles while the President raised his hat in acknowledgement.
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bers of the general federation of labor met in~t the Place De Clichy this after noon and paraded through the chief thoroughfares, cheering for President Wilson and the United States
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TOUCHED BY CORDIALITY

Paris, December r14.-(Havas) )--When President and MT. Wilson returned from the Elysee palace they found in the drawing room of the Murat residence many beautiful bouquets, which had been left there by all classes of the French people. During the late after. noon President Wilson received mum Der of officials.
 Among those who registe:e were Premier venixelos of Greece, the min istefu of Belgium, Denmark, Switzer- land, Venezuela, Sweden and China. Marquis Lafayette and mem bers of the French government.
 In the evening the President con- ferred with Secretary Lansing. Ho declared that he had bsen greatly touched bv the cordial re :eption given to him by the people of Paris. which he would never forget.
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COMMON IDEALS TRIUMPH

 Faithful to the memory of LaFay- aid of France, because France herself l was faithful to her traditions, Our common ideals have tdumphed. To- gether we have defended the vital prin- ciples of free nations. Now we must build together such a peace as will forbid the deliberate and Ihypocrtical renewing of an organism aiming at conquest and oppression. Peace must make amends for the misery and sadness of yesterday and lit must be a guarantee against the dan gers of tomorrow. The association which has been formed for the purpose of war between the United States and the allies and which contains the seed | of the permanent institutions of which lyou have spoken so eloquently will find from this day forward clear and prof. Iitable employment in the concerted search for equitable decisions. and in the mutual support which we need if we are to make our rights prevail "Whatever safeguards we may erect for the future no one, alas, can assert that we shall forever spare to man. kind the horrors of new wars. Five |years ago the progress of science and the state of civilization might have permitted the hope that no government however autocratic, would have suc- |ceeded in hurling armed nations upon Belgium and Serbia.
 "Without lending ourselves to the H. fusion that posterity will be forever more safe from these collective follies we must introduce into the peace we Iare going to build all the conditions of justice and all the safeguards of fertilization that we can embody in it.
 "To such a vast and magnitudinous task, MT. President you have chosen to come and apply yourself in concert with France. France offers you her thanks. She thanks you for the friend ship of America. She knows your rec |titude and elevation of spirit. It is in the fullest confidence that she Is ready to work with you.
 T lift my glass; MT. President in your honor, and in honor of Mrs. Wilson. drink to the prosperity of the republic of the United States, our great friend of yesterday and of other days, to- morrow, and of all times"
 REACH PALACE AT 10:45
 Paris, December 14.-(Havas.)-Pres ident Wilson reached Prince Murat's residence at 10:45 o'clock. His zrrival was the signal for the hoisting of the
 American flag amid loud cheers from the crowds. President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau took leave of the presidential party here and the escort ing troops returned to their barracks Groups of American soldiers seen on the streets were warmly hailed by the people and in general the enthusiasm of the occasion ran high.
 The Presidential party returned from the Palais De LElysee to the Prince Mu- rat residence at 2:45 D. m. President and Mrs. Wilson rode in an open car riage. The crowds along the way greeted
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OLD TRADITION REVIVED

Paris, December H.-In unanimously voting, az it did yesterday. to confer up- on President Wilson the title of citizen of Paris. the municipal council was re- vtving medieval tradition, declared Councillor Gent, who moved the resolu- tion. It was formerly the custom to con- fer honorary citizenship of the city upon those who had rendered distinguished services. not only to Paris, but to the entire country. He pointed out that at tho French revolution the title had been eonferred on British. Italian and Amer ican personages.
 ''But what the President will particu- lariy appreciate" said M Gent, lis that one of those to whom Paris paid the same tribute that 1t is today paying him was the great George Washington.
 The thought that moved me to mako this proposal arose from desire to pay . tribute of gratitude and admiration to the great statesman who has framed In tmpsrishable language the conditions of the future peace and of the life of nation&"
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WORKERS WELCOME PRESIDENT

Brest. Friday. December 13-When Prssidsnt Wilson landed. representatives pf the French General Federation of Labor presented him with an address do. slaring that the workers of France vel ecned him 5oyfully. The address said thak tne rrestdents proclamation of his
 4 s<zs was m epoch in the his
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MAKES NO STATEMENT

London, December 14.-President Will son, interviewed by the correspondent of the Press association at Brest, in replying to a question as to whether he wished to make any statement re- garding his policy at the peace confer ence, said he could say nothig at the present time. He added that any pro- nouncement must be carefully consid- cred.
 Although the President does not wish to make a definite personal statement" the correspondent says, '1t Is under stood that he will fight, if necessary. for his 14 points. His attitude on the question of the freedom of the seas is that the seas ought to be guarded by the whole world, rather than by any particular group of nations
 PRESIDENT CLOSELY GUARDED
 Paris, December 14.-The Murat house is carefully guarded by United State.
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AnnRESsES snCIAIISTS

President Wilson addressed socialist delegation which called upon him today. The President said:
 Gentlemen: I received with great in- terest the address which you have just read to me. The war through which we have just passed has illustrated in way which never can be forgotten, the extraordinary wrongs which can be per- petrated by arbitrary and Irresponsible power.
 Tt is not possible to secure the hap piness and prosperity of the world to establish an enduring peace unless the repetition of such wrongs Is rendered im- possible. This has, indeed, been peo- ples war. It has been waged against absolutism and militarism, and these en- emies of liberty must from this time forth be shut out from the possibility or working their cruel will upon mankind In my judgment it is not sufficient to establish this principle. It is necessary that 1t should be supported by CO., operation of the nations which shall De based upon fixed and difinite cove nants and which shall be made certain or effective action through the fnstrumen- tality of a league of nations. believe this to be the conviction of all thoughtful and liberal minded men.
 I am confident that this is the thought of the men who lead your own great nation, and I am looking forward with peculiar pleasure to keeping with them in securing guarantees of a living peace of justice and right-dealing which shall justify the sacrifices as the dramatic and final process of their emancipation"
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JOINT SERVICES

Tho First Presbyterian church, Plunket Memorial church and Wylam Presbyterian church will have joint services at the First Presbyterian n church this morning, the occasion be- ing the installation of Rev. c. B. Tomb, pastor of that church. Rev. J. T. Loge- mann and Rev. John Miiner, pastors of the other two churches, will assist in the services. The sermon will be preached by pr. George Long and the charge to the congregation by John R. Hornady.
 Rev. A. K Wright of the First Bap- tist church will use for his morning subject. ''The Message of Christmas" :" Evening. "Red Cross Work in Many Hands" with stereopticon Illustrations.
 Rev. J. H. Harris, pastor of the Shadyside Methodist church, will use for his morning topic. Life" At the even- ing service Rev. George E. Boyd, pre- siding elder. will preach. Rev. Thomas w. Lennox, pastor of the First Chris tian church, will preach this morning on Primitive Success and Failures" A special evening service has been ar- ranged for the new membes of the church.
 Usual services will be held at the First Methodist church, Ensley High land Methodist church and Ensiey Highland Presbyterian church. There will be no evening services at the lat ter.
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MILLIONS GREET PRESIDENT

tory of the world. shedding light in a night of blood"
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FLEET RETURNING

Brest, December 14-Tne American dreadnaught fleet of 10 warships which escorted President Wilson into port yes- terday sailed today for New York. The fleet is expected to reach it's destina- ton before Christmas
 The warships set sail at p. m. They are the first to return of the American naval vessels which saw service with the allied battle fleet in the North Sea.
 The steamer George Washington which brought President Wilson here Is tax. ing troops on board today and will sail tomorrow with 4O00 American soldiers.
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MRS. CARRIE A. MINNIE

late Dr. A. J. Wynne. and prominent Ensley woman, died at the home of her son, pr. w. H. Wynne, at 11:3O o'clock Friday night, following an attack of pneumonia. The body will be sent to Dayton this morning where interment will be made in the family cemetery. The deceased was 75 years of age and lad lived in Ensley for the past 15 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs ID. c. Barry of Gallatin, Tenn. and four sons. Dr. W. H. Wynne and Samuel F. Wynne of Ensley, Gideon Wynne and W. W. Wynne of Fairfield.
 A delightful luncheon was given the members of the Bookhaven club in Fair field at the home of Mrs. w. W. Glas- gow, with Mrs. T. A. Newbold and Mrs. E. c. Busch joint hostesses. In the afternoon the regular programme was not given but instead musicale was en- joyed. Those enjoying the occasion were: Miss Edith Acherson, Mrs. LeRoy Beck ley, Mrs Charles Carey, Mrs. c. J. Don old. Mrs. w. D. Millar, Mrs. M. C. Thomas, Mrs. Isaac Morris, Mrs. Ida Bush and the hostesses.
 The ministers of Ensley after consult. Ing with physicians lave decided that during the present influenza epidemic that it is advisable to conduct funerals In the open air instead of homes or churches The cooperation of the public Is urged.
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JOHN MALLOCH WOUNDED

MT. and Mrs. James Malloch, on Ens- ley Highlands, have received a telegram from the war department telling of the wounding of their son, John Malloch, on October 30 The message stated that letter would follow. He was a member of the marines.
 Ensley chapter No. 120, Royal Arch Masons, will hold special meeting Monday night at 7:30. at which time the Mark Master degree will be con- ferred. All Arch Masons of the vicin- ity are invited.
 Friends of Mrs. J. c. Barnhart, tor- merly of Ensley but now of Chatta- ooga, will regret to learn that the ondition of her health Is such that he has gone to Battle Creek sanita- ium for treatment. Mrs. Barnhart was prominent in club work here.
 Dr. W. M. Carmichael of Fairfield has gone to Goodwater to visit his parents and to rest for q week.
 Mrs. Joe Drew and young son have returned from lengthy visit to Colo rado and with MT. Drew are making their homo with Mrs. M. A. Heide, on Avenue H.
 Mrs. Lula Watson of Chattanooga, Okla. is visiting Mrs. Pauline Roberts in Fairfield.
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MAKES TWO SPEECHES

Paris, December 14.-In two speeches today President Wilson reaffirmed that the making of peace and the creation of a league of nations must be accomplished as one single objective.
 Responding to the welcome of President Poincare at the luncheon given in his honor, President Wilson declared that winning the war was not alone enough, but that the people of the United States had entered it with the object of making the peace permanent peace for the world.
 Responding to the greeting of the so- cialist delegation, the President reiter- ated that the war had been a people s war and that the defeat of military autocracy was not sufficient to the ful- filling of it's objects He again declared that the cooperation of the nations for the security of the peace to be made was wholly necessary.
 LABOR PARADE
 Paris, December 14.A number of mem
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ENSLEY PARTY ID TAKE HUNTING TRIP
pr. Long to Preach at In- stallation of Pastor at the
 Presbyterian Church

A number of Ensley citizens leave this morning for Hale county to spend a week hunting deer. ducks and birds on the reservation for hunters in that county. They will go in automobiles. car rying all necessary equipment for camp ing. including a cook. The party in- cludes J. w. Berry, I. H. Fields, L. L. Whittle, R. c. Pato and others and will leave Ensley Highlands at ' o'clock.
 Funeral services over theNremains oi Miss Alice Ellis, aged z7 who died yes terday following brief Illness of pneu- monia, will be held this afternoon at 2:15 o'clock from the family residences, s525 Seventh avenue. Wylam. She is sur vived by her parents, MT. and Mrs. Tom Ellis, five sisters Mrs. George Gibson, Mrs. Andrew Morgan and Misses Edith, Clara and Lillian Ellis Increment at Oakland cemetery.
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Paris, December H-A number of mem
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Mrs. Lula Watson of Chattanooga, Okla. is visiting Mrs. Pauline Roberts in Fairfield.
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Dr. ". M. Carmichael of Fairfield has gone to Goodwater to visit his parents and to rest for a week. N
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-26
FACTS ABOUT OUR NAVY
Danger "Under the Gun"
By LIEUTENANT FTIzHuGH GREEN. Z. 5. \.

n U8IAN life doesn't mean much
n these days.
= So people are saying. OF
tremendous numbers But we are
sacrificing for a tremendous object
II in the rush and tumult Of battle
mems senses numb to their peace
time loathing for blood and pain and
death it is only the temporary dullness
Of G natural instinct-the strongest
instinct man has: to preserve first his
own life, and then that Of one near
est him.
Every batfIeship carries tons of
explosive for her guns and mines
and tOrpedOes. The deadly stuff is
slowed in rooms called magazines,
refrigerated to an unvarying tenn
perature, ventilated TO an outdoor
freshness, and guarded prison like
BY bolts and dogs and heavy pad
locks on thick steel doors.
In action or at target practice the
doors are open Not swung open, but
permitting powder to be passed
through holes covered BIZ large brass
tlapsi brass because steel might make
q spark; and flaps TO prevent flame
OF explosion from shooting through
and setting off the other powder.
Bags are passed or hoisted ID By
stages each stage an enclosed space
with flap doors leading IN and out
A bag which has left the magazine
finally reaches the pit or platform
under the guns great breech. Two
men stand ready to seize and heave
up the heavy burdens the moment
bore" has been reported clear-that
IS so soon as the opened breech per-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-26

mits the gun captain to find out If
any burning particles are left in the
gun
Instantly up comes the next charge.
The cumbersome bags are swung
swiftly into the gun .powderman' S
waiting arms. After four are up and
in the breech is closed and the gun
elevated. Since the loading shelf is
made fast to the gun It comes down
ike the lowered end OF the see-saw as
outside the turret the gun muzzle
goes up. It so happened in a certain
type Of mount that this steel shelf
lowers to within few inches OF the
deck below.
jim Short. an old hand on the L.
S S. - knew this all too well Once
he had nearly got caught under the
heavy girde- like an ant under a mans
foot He had plenty Of nerve but the
SILVER he felt as he escaped by the
breadth Of 4 hair stayed with him
DAILY, the other pitman had been in
the turret only a few weeks. His
stocl1y. build had caught the turret Of
ficer's eye, and though a green man
he filled the important job alongside
old Short.
whatever you do" Short warned
the lad, watch cut when she's down
atop US" He shook his close cropped
head Jelly would be substantial
stuff alongside what our baby would
co for you If she caught you between
shelf and deek!"
But wouldn't the pointers hear me
yell?" was Days illogical reply.
NO" said Short; too much noise.
you're gone"
Just then came stations for load
ing!" The men braced. At the whis-
tie they leaped upon the gun like
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-26
w

ktGK JAR fiction and Informative
w books about war and mill
tary subjects have appar-
emily a monopoly on the book market
at present" said Jasper Woodbridge.
There seems to be a great interest
in such subjects at present. showing
that people are very anxious TO read
about everything connected with the
war. whether in story form. essays or
books Of information. Lighter fiction
and problem novels are not selling
much at present While there is a
demand for Westerns the war fic-
ton takes the lead Occasionally an
FL Paso author gets in the magazines.
A clever story by Mrs. Kathleen Wor-
rell, wife OF dean s. H WorrelL Of
the school Of mines. in a February
magazine, IS the latest piece Of e
PasO made fiction to appear
"The rents in this city are exorbi-
tant and they pave the way 10 all
kinds Of evils" said Peter Farrar.
s.I have known many cities. and have
seen the light housekeeping suits in
many. and I believe that FL PasO is
among those which charge the most
and give the least It seems TO me
that the chamber OF commerce ought
to do something about it. In a time
Of real estate business depression,
when the high prices for food and
clothing and other essentials are .
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-26
HARRY HOUDINI.

'iilll-llii
HARRY HOUDINI.
NEW YORK HipPodrome-
MY DEAR Harry.
I SEE in the papers
THAT YOU'RE doing an act.
AT THE Hippodroms-
WITH AN elephant
AND THAT the elephant
IS RIGHT out there
ON THE stage;
AND YOU'RE with It.
AND YOU wave your hands.
AND SAY "gazzisis-"
OR "a little heat please"
OR SOMETHING.
AND RIGHT away.
THE ELEPHANT.
HAS DISAPPEARED.
AND THERE'S nothing there.
But WHEPE it was.
AND IT'S your trick
AND I wouldn't ask you
HOW YOU do it
OR WHERE goes the elephant.
OR ANYTHING.
BECAUSE l don't care
I EARN my living.
NY OwS way;
AND IT isn't my elephant
ALTHOUGH Will say.
JUST IN passing.
THAT DESTROYING an elephant
AT EVERY performance.
SEEMS AN awful waste Of elephants
But, ANYWAY,
NEVER MIND that
WHAT IN writing you for.