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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13

Funeral services over the remains of D. A. Burgin, age 77 years, who died Wednesday night at the home of his son, J. w. Burgin, at Vinesyille station, were held this morning at 9 o'clock from the late residence. Interment was made at Bucksville cemetery. The deceased is survived by eight sons, all of this dis trict. He was well known and highly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
MOSCOW "CRIME,

They are still under the depressing m1iuehAe of d, terrible crime in Moscow The nurder of our ambassador there was an act in violation of international lay than which worse could never cry to heaven.
 All indications point to the fact that the accursed deed was nstigated, by the entente allies in order to involve us in fresh war with the present Russian gov ernment-a state of things we are most anxious to avoid. We do not want fresh war with Russia. The present Russian government desire peace and needs peace, and We are giving her our SUD- port in this peaceful disposition and aim.
 "On the other hand, it is true that political currents of very varied tenden- cies are circulating in the Russian em- pire-movements having the most diverse aims, including the monarchist move ment of the constitution democrats and the movement of the social revolution aries. We will not commit ourselves to any political counter current, but are giving careful attention to the course Russia is steering
 In connection with this point the inn perial chancellor passed to a review of the political. situation in the west. He then spoke of the reasons which led to the resignation of pr. Won Kuehmann, and Copnl1rd ad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
HUDDLESTON QUALITIES

Congressman George Huddleston quali- fled as candidate to succeed himself by filing the necessary pledge with Secre- tary Nesbit Hambaugh of the county committee.
 This is the last day on which candi- dates for congressional, state or county offices can qualify. Those running for Congress or for state offices must qualify before State Chairman J. Kelly Dixon of Talladega, and those running for county offices before Secretary Nesbet Hambaugh of the county committee, whose office is in Rooms 310-311 First Ma tlonal Bank building. MT. Hambaugn will keep his office open until o'clock this afternoon, after which time 1t will be impossible for anyone to secure the necessary certificate.
 A large number of the candidates who have already qualified did not seem to understood that they had to file their declarations wilh the probate judge be- fore the secretary of the committee could issue a certificate to them. In order to save time and avoid confusion MT. Ham baugh suggests that all candidates who intend qualifying today first go to the probate judge and file their declarations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
BoLsHEvIKI ARE "LOYALn

However, the difficulty of execu- ton of the peace of Brest-Litovsk does not lie on our side. but in the fact that conditions in, Russia are still exceed ingly uncertain. We are inclined to believe in the loyalty of the present Russian government. and especially in tpe loyalty of the representative of the >hussian government in Berlin
 but We may not and cannot, assume unconditionotlN that the present Rus san government has the power to carry lhr9usn everywhere the loyal promises made to us. We do not all wish to create difficulties for the present Rus slan government but as conditions are nov tEete are incessant developments ana endless frictons in the frontier region However, our principle is that We stand on the basis of peace made at hrest-tAtoVsN and we will carry out this peace loyally and will deal Ioyally with the present goyernmeiiT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
GLOVER FOR STATE SENATE

John T. Glover. well known member of the Birmingham bar, who served a term in the legislature several years ago, announced yesterday that he would make the race for state senator from Jeffer- son county on the anti-amendist ticket. MT. Glover has been a member of the local bar for % or % years and has al ways taken more or less interest in poll ties
 J. A. Estes, a practicing attorney of Bessemer, has entered the race for state senator from Jefferson county. He was indorsed by large number of voters of Bessemer at a mass meeting in the court house there Thursday night. He filed his declaration yesterday
 c. l.. Dabbs of Bessemer filed his de- claration yesterday as a candidate for in the legislature from this county, and later in the day qualified before Secretary Nisbet Hambaugh of An
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13

certain problems will appear which the present time forces upon us. Ex- haustive discussions took place regard ing these questions July and ? at general headquarters under presidency of the Kaiser.
 Naturally I can only announce here quite generally the lines which were laid down at that time. Regarding the east, we. stand on the basis of the peace of Brest-LitovslS and we wish to see this peace carried out in a loyal manner. That is the wish of the German Imperial administration and it is supported in this by the chief of the army adm nistration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
Permanent Record Made on Scene of Actio1
MAIL ORDERS

Filled on terms explained in Coupon in this paper on pagst ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-13
VON HERTLING SAYS
 ALLIES WANT TO
 DESTROY GERMANY
SAYS MUST HOLD OUT
,continued from Page one)

e must endure, together with our faith
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-05-09
The Central Record. Thursday. May 9 1918.

over HERE"
Out of the bleeding heart of Europe there
comes a cry heard above the moan of the broken
BODY racked with pain. The Soul of Freedom,
at bay with Death cries out to Liberty for
the race of men.
1t is your Liberty your nations freedom,
your childrens birthright, that is fighting for its
life.
All that life holds for you American is at
stake in this war; and you must fight for it to the
utmost limits of your power.
We cannot all be in the trenches, but every
one of us can-and must sustain those who
Uncle Sam needs lift there.
Not as an act of mercy, but an act of war
as Soldier of the Naton-help the Red Cross
heal support, cheer Soldiers and Sailors of
Liberty that they may fight the sooner, the hard
er, the longer in this Holy War.
Give to the Red Cross every dollar, every
cent that you possibly give till your heart
saws stop. Millions of loyal Americans will
pledge part of each months earnings during
June, July, August and September. 100000
900 must be raised in one week.
What Will You Do To Help?
Reed Cross End War Fund
May goth to 9th.
Every cent given to Red Cross War Fund
goes for War Relief.
The American Red Cross is the largest and
most efficient organization for the relief OF suf-
fering that the world has seen.
1t is made up almost entirely of volunteer
workers, 100000 unselfish Americans.
It is today bringing relief to suffering human
ity both military and civil in every war-tom
Allied country.
1t is there to help our soldier boys in time of
need
By helping the starving women and children
in the ruined districts of France and Italy it per-
forms distinctly military service. soldier
who knows that the Red Cross is helping his
family fights with renewed spirit.
Thus does Red Cross help to win the war.
Congress authorizes it.
President Wilson heads it.
The War Department audits its accounts
Your Army, your Navy, and your Allies en-
Enthusiastically endorse it.
Twenty-Five million Americans have joined
To Help Win The War;
This space is Periodically Donated by
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
WINNING SUPPORT IN GREAT BRITAIN;
OPPOSES SINKING OF GERMAN FLEET
PRESIDENT TO KEEP SENA TIE
INFORMED ONPEA CE MOVES
Publicity Plan He Advocates Will Develop Each Step
of Treaty the Sections Are Drafted by
Conference in Paris.

tie assumption that Senators will not
dare to reject It. On the contrary
Senator's will be kept informed on
every point and the position taken by
the American delegates"
Under the plan outlined to THE SUN
the Senate will be able to watch the
evolution Of the treaty step by step,
Just as 1t watches the framing of a
tariff law In the House. 1t would be
possible always to declare by resolu-
ton a contrary view on different
points under discussion, although Of
f'cially the treaty would not be before
i: for action until signed and sub
mitted by the President at the conclu-
sion OF negotiations.
1t is not held here that such a
Senate resolution. IL adopted, would be
binding on the commission. This
method of treaty making, however, is
entirely new and while there may be
scme opposition on the part of conti-
mental statesmen the British are likely
to back Mr.. Wilson. and in this case
l. is probable that French and Italian
opposition would be overcome.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
WILSON HALTS
SINKING TALK
NO Such Foolish Idea Enter
tanned Toward Enemy's
Navy.
MAKES DIRECT DENIAL
President Says Such q Plan
Would Be Opposed by
American Delegates.
Special Despatch TO THE sUN.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-President
Wilson has authorized an emphatic
denial of the report that he and the
American peace delegates advocated
sinking the German warships TO avoid
controversy over their. distribution.
The President states that no such
foolish idea" has been advanced. and
that If it were the American delega-
ton would oppose it.
News of the Presidents attitude
which reached official circles yester-
day disposes of the uneasiness which
has been prevalent here since Thurs
day morning, when a cable despatch
from Paris stated without qualification
that the American delegates TO the
Peace Conference Congress have re-
solved to advocate the sinking of the
surrendered enemy warships and re-
sists any proposition to distribute
them on the basis OF naval losses"
AS stated in THE SUN this morning,
the Presidents plan is to incorporate
Endorsement of the "pripCiple of the
league of nations" in the peace pact
in such manner as 10 insure future
action on the league proposal, but TO
leave the fruition OF this programmes
to consideration at later date.
But even this plan does not appar-
emily meet the approval of leaders In
the Senate, who will have most to dc
with obtaining the ratification of the
treaty.
Senator Lodge (Mass) Is under
stood TO be against Incorporating any
thing concerning the league of ma
tions plan in the peace treaty Itself
He takes the view that the peace
treaty must deal simply with means OF
making peace with the enemy and ad'
justing affairs of the nations asso-
ciated against Germany on the basis
of the present war without attempt
ing to prescribe changes relating tC
future world policies.
Nevertheless the news that the
President has had no intention OF at
| tempting TO bring the completion OF {
detailed league of nations plan prior
to the signing Of the peace pact has
served to clarity matters greatly, I
| Is felt now that the country may have
at least an understandable idea of the
plan which the President is advocat
| inc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
FLY FROM PACIFIC TO
ATLANTIC IN 38 HRS,
8 Army AUiators Complete
Continental Flight.
Special Despatch TO The suE.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23.-Completing
a flight in formation Of approximately
2.400 miles the squadron Of four army
training planes reached the Atlantic
coast to-day from San Diego, Cal.
They left the Pacific coast December
4 under the command of Major AL
bert D. Smith. who has reported to the
Division of Military Aeronautics here
that the planes with eight aviators ar
rived at Jacksonville. Fla, at noon.
Major Smith expects to fly his squad
ron north to Washington at an early
date. The actual flying time in cross
ing the continent was thirty eight
hours.
The planes crossed the continent In
short flights limited by the size of
their gasolene tanks, none OF the
planes carrying more than an hour
and a half's supply at any one time.
The crews, two to plane. have gath
cred data and statistics on landing
fields and also have made air maps
of the route along which they came.
The material collected Is being for
warded TO Washington. This work is
a part of a big reconnaissance being
made by flyers going in all directions
from more than twenty-five fields in
various parts Of the country to lay
out aerial mail routes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
Special Gable Despatch TO The Sun.



PARIS, Dec. 23.-THE SUN has high
authority for stating that President
Wilson at the proper time will de-
mand that tho sessions OF the peace
conference be opened to the public,
and also that he will insist upon a
certain amount of publicity in con-
rection with the preliminary confer
ences. Said THE SUNS informant:
Some Senators evidently are fear
full of being kept in the dark re-
garding the views advanced here. II
these Senators know nothing so far
neither does Premier Lloyd George,
Premier Orlando nor anybody else,
for the simple reason that nothing
has been done beyond exchanging
views on the part OF certain individ-
uals in private conversation
When the conferences begin the
Presidents desire for publicity will be
emphasized and 1t can be said GER
tainly that the Senate will not be
handed a treaty framed in secret on
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
WILSON TO Be IN
ENGLAND 6DAYS
Revised Itinerary Will Bring
Him Back to Paris on
New Years.
IN CARLISLE OVER SUNDAY
Important Speech in Manches-
ter on Monday-Three
Days of Conferences.

PARIS. Dec. 23.--1he latest changes
made by the British Government in
the itinerary Of President Wilson's
VISIT to England would bring him back
to Paris on New Years Day. He will
pass Thursday. Friday and Saturday
in London. and will have conferences
on Saturday with Premier Lloyd
George, Foreign Secretary Balfour and
Andrew Bonar Law. Chancellor of the
EXcheQuer. The President will be at
Carlisle on Sunday and will make an
important speech in Manchester on
Monday. He will return TO London
Tuesday and will start the same day
for Paris. where ne will arrive Wednes-
day.
The Presidents Christmas pro-
gramme provides for his leaving Paris
or a special train at / o'clock in the
morning, the schedule providing for
TIE trains arrival at Chaumont, Gen.
Pershings headquarters, at A. M.
The party will take automobiles thence
to Langres, where the review Of Amer
lean troops by the President will take
place. The President will take lunch
"a: midday with the troops, returning
10 Chaumont in the afternoon. On the
return the train will leave Chaumont
at p. NJ. and reach Paris at 9 O'Clock
in the evening.
The President will be accompanied
by Mrs. wilson her secretary. Miss
Benham: DR. Grayson, an aide-de-
-enmp and the Presidents private Sec
retary.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
CAPITAL PUT ON
BONE DRY BASIS
Private Shipments Cut Off by
Measure Adopted in
Senate!
NO MORE "WET" EDGES
Alcohol Belt Around Wash
ington Will Lose Big Trade
Under Regulations.
90 MORE "WET" EDGES
Special Despdsch 10 THE Sun,

wAsHISoroN, Dec. 23.-By AZ to Is
the Senate voted to-day to extend the
operation Of the Reed bone dry law TO
include the District OF Columbia. Upon
a amendment by Senator Sheppard
(Tex.). author OF the District prohibit
ton law and the amendment to the
Federal Constitution, the question was
put squarely up to the Senate.
On many occasions Senator Shep-
pard's efforts to attach his pet meas
ure to appropriation measures has
been frustrated by the ruling OF the
various presiding officers. To-day
there was no such opportunity.
Under the terms OF the existing pro-
hibition law in the District OF Colum-
bla the importation OF alcoholic bev-
erages for personal use by the indi-
vidual so importing them when accom-
panied by an affidavit that the goods
are neither for sale nor for the use OF
any one else than the consignee is
legal. Since the law went into effect
on November l. 1917. there has been
a thriving business done in Washing
ton by liquor dealers of nearby cities
particularly Baltimore and Philadel'
phia, the nearest wet points.
In the course Of the consideration
of Senator Sheppard's amendment the
Texas Senator sent 40 the desk letters
from the Commissioners of the Dis
trict OF Columbia and from the loca
superintendent OF police averring tina,
the enactment OF a real bone dry Law
was a crying necessity by reason OF
the thriving business now being done
bS "bootleggers."
Only Senator Phelan (Cal) rose tc
defend the citizens of Washington
from the approaching drought. H'
spoke against the measure and ther
offered as an amendment a provision
that only distilled beverages shouiC
be affected and that wines, beers anC
ales might be imported This was de
feated without division of the Sen
ate and then the Sheppard amend
ment was adopted
There now remains only the single
! hope that the conferees between th'
! House and Senate will eliminate th'
bone dry provision In conference. Th'
| chance of such action is remote il
view OF the convincing vote by which
the amendment was included.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24

Baron Zorn Won Bulach was Secre-
tary OF State for Alsace-Lorraine at
the time OF the Zabern affair late In
1918. The Zabern AFFAIR was started
by Lieut.. Baron Won Forstner, who
ridiculed' the Alsatians. During an
outbreak several weeks later the Lieu
tenant cut down a lame shoemaker
with his sabre.
The affair aroused indignation in
the Reichstag and the offending Lieu
tenant and other officers were tried by
court-martial. They were acquitted
but the indignation of the Alsatians
brought about the resignation OF Gov.-
Gen. Won Wedel. his Secretary OF
State and other officials.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
More Deliberate Action Is Ex-
pected to Satisfy I'm
patient Critics.
MAY REVIVE IDEA,LISM
Wilson'S Visit Is Expected to
Stimulate Highest of
British Aims.
ny II. wICKHAM sTEED,

Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun from the
london Times Serrice.
Copyright 1913: all rights reserred.
PARIS. Dec 23.-There is unmistak-
able disappointment In many quarters
over the apparent lack of eagerness on
the part of the Allied governments to
get to grips at once with the chief
problems Of peace. Almost six weeks
have elapsed since the armistice was
signed with Germany. At least a
fortnight will so by before the Allied
conference can have even its opening
sitting. Meantime. the desire of all
countries to return to a state OF peace
has become stronger and statesmen
have become fatigued by ceremonial
duties and an atmosphere not entirely
conducive to the lofty consideration
OF earnest problems has been created.
And yet, there are some counter
vailing advantages. SO far as Great
Britain is concerned, President VIII
sons visit may tend to revive the
purposeful idealism that has char
acteriZed British public feeling during
the war. In France The Christmas
respite will allow leisure from steady
work and should enable Premier
Clemenceau to take much needed
rest. Several matters of moment that
might have been overlooked in hur-
ried discussion between too many
statesmen may receive calmer atten-
| ton.
Spain TO He Considered.
One OF the matters is the position
of Spain. The visit of Count Roman
ones to Paris serves to emphasize the
urgency of a sympathetic examination
OF her wishes and so to save her from
| the peril of isolation to which a mis-
| taken policy during the war might
! have exposed her. Liberal Spain
| should find worthy place in the
League of Nations-a place she can
| more readily obtain now that the
downfall of the reactionary forces in
the Central Empires has left her own
reactionary elements without any
help.
Much good also was done by the
visit of the King Of Italy.
| One of the issues which will affect
and pevhaps perheate the atmosphere
of the conference will be the future
position of the Vatican and its rela-
Continued on Second Page.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
Keep Up Good Work
Is Doughboys' Cry
TT comes from the base hospitals

TT comes from the base hospitals
of Neuilly (Paris), Fontaine-
bleau, Dion, Nancy and from
billets which now pass uncen-
sored. Various expressions of
the soldiers to the same effect
may be read on page 4.
The Empire Cat Club is soon
to hold it's sixth champion show
at the Hotel McAlpin, and offers
the net receipts to the cause of
smokes for soldiers.
WARNING! THE SUN To-
BACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund, organiza-
tion or publication. It employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
100000 IN FURS STOLEN.
Atlantic CITY Loot Includes Fifty
Christmas Gift Coats.

ATLANTIC CITY. Dec. 23.-1t won't be
quite so pleasant a Christmas as
might have been for the fifty women
whose fur coats-all presents and each
worth several hundred dollars-were
awaiting delivery last night in the
fur store of Cohen & Gettleman. where
the display windows are under the
glare all night of the big arc lamps.
Thieves got into the place Sunday
night and stole furs worth $4,000, the
fifty gift coats forming a good part
of the loot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
U. S. Troops in France
Canvassed for Return

paris, Dec. 23.-To learn the
proportion of the American
army in France wishing to return
home Immediately, or remain in
France for a time or indefinitely,
the American army authorities
are distributing circulars to the
troops. Every effort will be
made so far as possible to give
preferential passage to those SOL
diers eager to return at once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24

Berlin advices dated December IL
stated that the executive committee
of the Soldiers and Workmen's Coun-
Gil had cancelled the invitation 1t has
extended to Adolph Joffe, the Bolshe-
vik Ambassador to Germany, and NJ
Radek. a member OF the Bolshevik
Embassy in Berlin. to come to Berlin
for the congress of the councils. The
cancellation was at the request Of the
Berlin Cabinet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
Bandit. Get $4,000 in Montreal.

MONTREAL. Dec. 3.-tDiamonds valued
at $4,000 were stolen from I. L.
Michaelsch g. Sons last night by three
masked bandits who overpowered the
night watchman and blew open the
safe.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24
BoLsHEvIKI IN BERLIN AGAIN
Russian Embassy stan Returns
After BEING Ordered Home.

CoPENHAGEN, Dec. 23.-While Adolph
Joffe, the Russian Bolshevik Ambassa-
dor to Germany. has not returned to
Berlin after leaving some time ago by
request of the Government, the staff
Of the embassy is again in the German
capital, according to a Berlin telegram
to-day.
The Berlin correspondent OF the So
cidl Dem okrdten reports the arrival in
Berlin OF a delegation from the Soviet
Government at Moscow, headed by NJ.
! Radek.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-24

The disposition of the German
colonies is another problem that Ia
coming to the front now that the
President is going to England. Some
sections of British opinion apparently
favor at least "A temporary admins.
tratlon by the United States. Another
suggestion is that Holland should ad-
minister Danzlg and Switzerland Con.
stantinople. The British are unwlll.
ing to turn over DanziG to Polish
administration. The Polish army
marched into Danzlg yesterday.
Ignace Paderewski is here endeavor-
ing to get President Wilson's support
in behalf of the Poles. The President
is understood 10 favor the peutrali.
zatlon of the Vistula and the port OF
DanzIg. The league of nations idea
permitting the abolition of all etrate-
gic points 10 known to be governing