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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
TANKS GREETED BY HEAVY SNOW
 CHRISTMAS MORN
Religious Services of Ameri- can Troops Held in Cob lenz Churches, Many
 Germans Taking Part
By Associated Press

Coblenz, Wednesday, Decem- Der 25.-Snow greeted the American troops in the occu- pied areas on Christmas morn ing. It began falling after midnight and continued to come down until the entire dis trict around Treves was cov- cred to a depth of several inches, and in the afternoon the fall was still in progress.
 On the highlands east of the Rhine the snow was heavier in places than elsewhere. Along the outlying sectors of the bridgehead it reached the depth of half foot
 The principal religious services oi the American troops were heA in Cob lenz, but in virtually every village they occupied and in every camp iir the re- zion the day was begun with services by the army chaplains The men at tended the servicesei great numbers
 GERMANS TAKE PART
 In numerous instances within the oc- cupied areas where the Americans held religious services on Christmas Day Germans took part Six masses were celebrated in the largest Catholic church in Coblenz, more than 200t Americans receiving holy communion The last, beginning at 10 o'clock, was Ia solemn high mass, Chaplain Patrick Dnnigan officiating. The choir consist ed of 50 voices from a war orphans home under the direction of Sisters of Charity.
 The principal Protestant services o1 the Americans in Coblenz were held ir the chapel of the royal palace. mum lher of Germans attending. The serv- ices were conducted by Chaplain Ed tmund Easterbrook. A German musician played the organ and a solo was sung by d young woman native of Coblenz After the American services, German Protestants held services in the chapel lin which number of Americans par lticipated
 During the morning American bands lparaded the streets of Coblenz, play. ling Onward, Christian Soldiers. l"Rock of Ages and other sacred airs and giving concefts in front of thu churches where Americans worshipped On the summit of Ehrenbreitstein, now occupied by American soldiers, a grea illuminated Christmas tree blazed fortf at night. It was visible for miles fl lall directions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
WORLD BODY ID HANDLE MERCHANT MARINE IS COMING Shipping Board to Open Of fices in London, Paris and Rome, Chairman Hur-
 ley Announces
Fly Associated Press

Paris, December 26.--The United States shipping board has decided to create perma- nent world organization for the purpose of handling the governments trade fleet with the greatest effectiveness.
 ''We win open at once offices in Lon- don, Paris and Rome, said Edward N. Hurley, chairman of the board, today.
 ..From these centers,r MT. Hurley con tinued, will be directed 10 or F other offices, such as in Shanghai, Yokohama and Bombay, Genoa, Buenos Aires, Val paraiso and Rio Janeiro and at Rotter- dam and Antwerp. Take. for example, vessels bringing supplies to Belgium or France. It is of the greatest importance that we have quick turn around. U may be of advantage to reroute vessel on this side to India or to south Africa.
 .'The London, Paris or Antwerp officers would have precise information and DC able to consign a ship without delay TOT its most efficient use. The subordinate centers are essential properly to direc' our national fleet. They will be man aged by practical shipping men who will be assigned to their posts from tn' United States.
 eThere will be no interference With. the war departments handling of ships. The service of supply has really done 's work admirably and we shall not have any changes to make in that. Our busi- ness will be with the trade fleet
 Director General Rossiter has receives instructions to proceed at once to pu' the plan into effect. The French, Bel gian< and Italian governments. 1t is un- derstood, will welcome representatives IT their capitals, with whom they can dea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Twelve Shot at Omsk
 by C0urt-Martial Order

Washington, December 26-Twelve men were shot by court martial orders after an armed uprising by bolshevik ele- ments at Omsk on the night of December 2, said cablegram received today from the Omsk government by the Russian eni- bassy. The bolshevikfsts succeeded in freeing prisoners held in the Ornsk> prison but detachment of government sol- diers quickly arrested F men who had participated in the outbreak They promptly were tried and execoted, the official report saying this incident was closed before dawn Most of the pris- oners released have been captured and part of them returned voluntarily.
 During the same night, the cablegram said, there was an uprising of railway workmen at the station of Koulomzino.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Trade With Peru Will
 Be Facilitated by Banks

! New York. December 2s-To promote relations between this country and Peru the federal reserve board today an nounced that the Peruvian government lad agreed to establish an exchange furd of s15.ooo GOO to pay for purchases of com moditiea made by our merchants in fern,
 It was stated that American importers could secure such exchange by deposit ing through their banks with the federal reserve bank of this city to the credit of the Junta De Vigilancia De La Emi. sion De Cheques Circulares, the sum or $. plus l 4 cents for each Peruvian pound. also commission of 10th or per cent and cable charges
 IF is understood that other South American banks will enter into similar exchange relations with financial insti- t,ltions of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Definite Construction
 Policy for Ships Urged

Washington. December 26.--Formu- lation of A definite government policy relative to the further construction of ships and their cost in order 10 m crease the American merchant marine to meet our needs after the war, was urged today in the Senate
 Snators vardaman and Weeks fav, ored. readiustment in the cost of construction now. declaring unless this was done it would mean the writ ing off of millions of dollars after peace has been concluded. due to the building of carriers at war prices to be used in peace times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
HEAD OF JAPANESE DELEGAT|ONTOPEACE CONFERENCE IS HERE
Party Reached San Fran cisco Yesterday and Will Leave for New York
 Today
By A.sociated Pres.

San F'ranclsco, December 20. Baron Nobauaki Makino, head of the Japanese delegation to the peace conference, arrived here today from Japan. The party will leave tomorrow for New York.
 Marquis saionji, ranking ambassador of the Japanese peace mission, will leave Japan by the suez route and will be joined in Paris by Baron Makino and the delegates accompanying him.
 Baron Makino said he was not author
 ized to discuss any possible policies of
 the mission. He added that no plans could be made for action at the peace conference until after the arrival of the peace mission at Paris.
 Baron Maxino first came here 47 years ago. accompanying his father with the mission sent abroad by Japan to pro- claim to the world that nations deter
 mination to follow the .'open door policy
 in the orient.
 2 fORNlA AL D IA | GVN EANl In formal statement on his arrival Baron Makino said
 "The terrible war Is over and the vic- tors will now take counsel together to make plans for and lay new firm, and permanent foundation on which civ iization and progress, stayed for time. may resume theig upward and onward course. Japan will join the councils of the wise and brave men who have won this war and will contribute her share of the labor which must be furnished for the achievement Of this glorious task. Fifty years ago Japan entered the family of nations. Today Japan is proud to associate herself with those nations l in their work for humanity. Fifty years ago the mission from Japan set foot first on the soil of California and now again from here Japanese delegation will start on its way eastward, proud of the 1 right to stand as comrade and partner among those who have given and are giving so much for us all. CAN'T DISCUSS QUESTIONS we had only a few days preparation l for this journey half way around the !, world and consequently in the hurry l of arrangements to leave business and 1 families we have had but little thine to i give to the consideration of the many and perplexing problems that must come | before the conference at Versailles. ln- deed, for the last r days we have been without connected news so it would be improper obviously for any members of l this party to discuss questions either i'm mediately or remotely scheduled fog dis cussion at Versailles.
 .The all expressing topic occupying the public mind and attention here today
 is the peace conference and in no lesser
 degree it is of importance in the ex- I treme orient.
 "A new era has dawned for you and | for us A great light is seen upon the worlds horizon. All of us most sincerely and earnestly hope that within it's broad
 ening sphere and larger scope, higher | ideals will be conceived. and be carried out the whole human race will live and
 breath more freely
 The delegation was welcomed by re- | presentatives of the state and navy de- l partments and the Japanese consul. Ear l on Makino had requested that there bs no formal reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
FRANCES LOSSES IN MEN KILLED
 TOTAL 1,O71,3OO

Paris. December 26.-Announce- nent was made in the Chamber of Deputies today by M. AbraS, under secretary of state. that France's losses In officers and men killed mp to November 1 0f the present year. agxregated l.07t 400. divided ns fOl- Iwoss officers. 3t,2O0. and men, r. O4D.OOO.
 The number of dead. prisoners and men missing was given as 4x.- coo officers nnd 1.7SD.O0O men.
 The men missing aggreEatc 30so officers and 3t1.000 men. The pris- onerr still Hvin~ total sS0O officers and 43S.OOO men,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Airmen Leave Arcadia
 for Washington Flight

Arcadia. Fla. December 2s.-'rhs four DeHaviland army airplanes wnich made the cross~contin at trip from San Diego. Cal. to Dorr Field. here arr riving Tuesday. left today for Wash ingtcn. The first lan of the trip is from Dorr Field to Js-ksonville. about 200 miles. The airmsn are mapping aerial mail routes.
 The machines are manned by Majs. Albert Smith and James Mckee: Eteuts. Robert S. Worthington. Albert Pye.<J NJ. Frans and J. D. McLean. and SerKeants Blanton and Lewts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
CAPT. "HOBEY" BAKER
 KILLED IN FRANCE
Famous Princeton Athletes Death Re-
 suit of Fall From Plane

New York, December 2S.-Capt. Hobart A. H. Baker, the famous Princeton ath- lete known in his athletic days as "Ho- bey" Baker.,an aviator in the American army in France, has been killed in tho fall of his plane. News of his death was received here today by his friend. Percy Pine.
 MT. Pine received cable message from Paris signed 'Inglehart,' member of Bakers air squadron. which said that Captain Baker had been killed in an air plane accident and reqzested that his family be notified. No details were given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Wounded Cullman Man
 Leaves for Mcclellan

Carlisle, Pa December 26.-tSpecial.l Having completed his hospital treatment at Carlisle army general hospital No. 3l, Joseph Duke. corporal. Company F, 167th infantry, home address Cullman, Ala. left Carlisle this afternoon for Camp Mcclellan. Alabama, where he will join the camp convalescent detachment for intensive treatment. training and ulti- mate discharge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Hone to Regain Colonies

Washington, December 26.-That the German people hope to regain their colonies is indicated in dispatch from Berne received today through of ficial channels. announcing that Dr. Soirs recent resignation referred only ito the foreign office. and that he still retains the post of secretary of tho colonies. This dispatch quotes the Ber- lin Tageblatt as authority for tl:e afaffment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
SAILORS THRONG CITY

Moore than 16.o0o of the sailors who manned the fleet flocked to the city after the parade on shore leave, their first in this country in more than a year.
 Crowds watched the liberty parties as they landed and many an invitation to dinner was extended and accepted.
 About half the men of the fleet were given furloughs of 10 or 15 days, and they hurried away sto homes and raii- way stations About half of those re- maining were given liberty for the night or IS hours leave and they spread throughout the city taking ad- vantage of every amusement offered. from a ride on a motor bus which hore the sign. Free rides for our sail or heroes" to a dance In their honor arrspsed by the war camp community service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
PROCESSION SHORT

London, December 26.-The procession In which President Wilson traversed the streets of London to Buckingham palace today was a short one. There were in tervals of 100 feet between the units. First came a detachment of police and then general and his staff with the troops of the household cavalry. four abreast in khaki and with drawn sw words.~ Next came the Kings carriage in which President Wilson sat at the right of King George.
 The Duke of Connaught sat opposite him. Another troop of cavalry followed and then came the carriage with Queen Mary with Mrs. Wilson on the right and Princess Mary facing them. Then came a third cavalry troop and after it tho
 tContinued on Page TwOl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Millions Wait Hours h Snouustorn1 For
 Appearance of Fleet.
Monster Guardian If Nation Pass in Review Be- fore Secretary EAer Off Statue of Liberty,
 Maissc in Silent Might
Iy Associated Press

New York De oer 26-Riding at anchor in the Hudson tonight dreadnaughts and ships of ne which, xn cruisers destroyers and host of smaller craft the mghest American armada assembled. floating orresses steamed into the harbor today service with Beat grand fleet The others the flower of the north Atlantic fleet Grim guard
 of great naon they ymbozed that the United States has become the second naval power of the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
STEAMSHIP AFIRE
 AT BALTIMORE PIER

Baltimore. December 2S.-The steamship Florence <Luekenbach, due to sail tomorrow for France with foodstuffs and gasoline, Ia aNrc at Pier [. Locust Point. The cargo h being removed hy the United States Are patrol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Adopt Electoral Reiotm plap

Washington. DecemR3r 2s.-The Bel gian cabinet council. at sitting TuNs- ia v..under the presiceney of the Kir N adopted scheme oTelectorate refor intended to establish universal s,sy- frage for the next election. said an of- ficial dispatch received from Brus- sels &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
CLan1orouS Welcome Giuen President By People Of London
Greatest Moment of First Day in England Was When President Stood With King and Queen
 on Balcony of Buckingham Palace
By Associated Press

London December 26The greatest moment of President Wilson's day England when he stood with the King Mrs. Wilson in the balcony of Buckingham pal today facing multitude which stretched the Mall to the Admiralty half mile distant and overowed St. James park side and Green park on the other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27

Only corporars guard could hear the Presidents brief speech, but the people, who had demanded that he show
 himself, gave him a greeting more clamorous than any other guest of the nation has commanded within the mem ory of the oldest Londoners.
 The days events constitute a tribute to the President and the United States. which will be historic. The official ceremonials--a reception by the Dover corporation and the navy. the welcome at the station by the royal family and the chief officials of the empire, and the state progress through the heart of London-were colored with touches of medieval pageantry, even to the lcrimson- coated beef-eaters from the tower. bearing halberds, which the Brit fish people cherish That the central figure of the royal procession in quaint state carriages, attended by a military escort and household officials, should be civilian wearing black coat and silk hat gave a flavor of novelty to the scene .N
 ASSEMBLING SPONTANEOUS | But the assembling of the people ! was spontaneous That was the chief note of the day. There had been no time to erect stands. and windows were
 not advertised for rent The people simply Hooked in from all quarters afoot. iIe motors and other vehicles. ! carrying flags and their lunches, and
 standing for hours. in the cold for a chance to get sight of the President. It was a gathering principally of the plain people: the others were in the
 country for the holidays It was di- verse and picturesque throng such as
 few capitals can muster. with a large element of soldiers. among whom the colonials and Americans seemed con- spicuously popular. detachment of wounded from the hospitals, attended by nurses. getting large share of the ! cheers. The popularity of the King and Queen was again attested by the ovation given them while on their drive 1 to the station to meet the President. Everyone agreed that London has new CT known another such demonstration.
 except on great national days. when 1 the British people have celebrated the
 inaugural of a new reign or mi,e-
 stone in the old.
 TWO MILLION PEOPLE 1 It is estimated that 100000 peo- | pie crowded the two miles of streets I through which the state procession passed These were canopied wis l flags and bunting and amid the thun- ! uerfnS4 or sdlutiuS CdnnOu.% Inc fEeS- | ident of the United States received a
 popular welcome almost unprecedented | in history
 London was not satisfied with the tumultuous greeting accorded during I the ceremonial drive to Buckingham palace. where the President and Mrs.
 Wilson are staying as the guests of 1 the King and Queen Some 200 900 people. completely flll- | Ing the huge semi circular assembling placo facing the palace. cheered inces-
 sanity until half ans hour after the
 Presidents arrival. when he appeared
 on the balcony beside the King. They
 were followed by the Queen, who
 waved a small American flag; Mrs. l Wilson, who carried Union Jack. 1 Princess Mary and the Duke of Con-
 naught. So prolonged and intense was
 the cheering that the President show l ing great emotion, thanked in few
 words the citizens of London for their l great welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
PERSONNEL OF PEACE CONGRESS
 IS GRADUALLY BEING WORKED OUT
American Delegates Hopeful That Delegates of All Countries Will Arrive for Negotiations
 By Opening of New Year
ax As.oc,ated Press

Paris December 26The personnel of the congress grad uay taking that the American delegates the hope that the various countries delegates will be announced and the delegates the actual of the negotations soon after the opening of the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Summary of the News

1-Pcrxonncl of peace congress talk
 ing form.
 Millions wait hours In snowstorm
 for view of fleet.
 CIamorous welcome given Presi-
 dent in London. 2-DixselutiOn of Protective league
 decided upon. -Casualty list A. Editorial .--Red Cross drive. 6-Sociefy. 7-DisharHtn& cause of htoodshed In
 Berlin. 0--Mnrkets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
Texas Town Destroyed

Shiner, Tex, December &.-Eght frame buildings, comprising the town of Dill worth, near here, were destroyed by fire of undetermined origin today entailing loss of $75,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
EXTEND SIX MILES

finder the shadow of the New York shore ac0 yards apart, the bridge of steer extends six solid miles from Fifty fifth street to Fort Washington park. where. in revolutionary days. an iron chain was stretched across the river to bar the progress of hostile craft.
 In inspecting the vessels. the May flower made run of nearly 10 miles before she finally dropped anchor at the berth she had left in the morning Im- mediately she was surrounded by q fleet of gigs, bearing aGmirais. vice admirals ear adrnirals and capfa;ns to pay their respects to Secretary Daniels and Vice Admiral A. w Grant of the home fleet. who arranged the days programme.
 touching ecene was enacted in the main salon of the Maslowers where Mir. Daniels welcomed his guests. Among tEose invited to witness the review iron, the presidential yacht were the wives of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-27
REACHED FLORIDA FIRST

In begivnlng its tour of the fleet. the Mayflower first reached the Florida. last to anchor. As the yacht moved through the lane of fighting craft. with the home fleet to port and the veterans to starboard. each ship was dressed, and from each of the new arrivals came the strains of the national anthem, played by the ships band, al the Mayflower came abreast.
 It was a stern array of ships. despite the splendor of the flags with which they ere decorated All the battleships wore coats of sinister gray. while destroyers and auxiliaries bore the fantastic touch of the camouf1eur.
 Exclusive of all except battleships the tonnage of the fighting craft now in the Hudson amounts to SEP. The |, home coming craft had tonnage Of 2es,oOo Not counting guns of smaller calibre the hatt'eship~ afcre carry a total of ss 14-inch guns, 20 1s-inch guns and 56 12-inch. The :iIssiss ppi, New Mexico and other dreadnaughts made the battleships which were the last word in naval architecture only few years ago. seem puny craft. huge as they
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-17

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.


Especial to The Richmond Nirginian)
The Greenbrior. white sulphur
Springs, w. Va. Feb. t6.--The Green
h,ter colony al White sulphur Springs
are responding to the first call of
spring. and merry parties are OF daily
10 tho trails and for long drives along
the country roads Larz Anderson. or
Washington, who is taking the cure,
takes q walk OF many miles daily, rain
or shine. and many other members of
The cure colhrv are following the edict
walk and keep it,"
Mrs ! n. Carson. Jr, OF New York,
who has been here with Mrs. Il. 3.
Close was joined by her daughter,
Ailss Marjorie S Carson. The trio
have been out daily for a cross coun-
try drive or long walks
MIR, aud Mrs G. T. Rawlings, OF New
York, who were at the Greenbrier
last spring, have come for a fortnight.
L.. r. Wilbur. Mr.. and Mrs James 3,
seaman -. e.. Jones and Miss
Fi'nor joyce are among other New
Workers registered At the Greenbrier,
Decatur AxtcU who has been presi-
dent Of tho White sulphur Springs
company since August l9l2, resigned
thy office ~ a. recent meeting of the
board of directors and was succeeded
ny George W. Stevens. former vice.
president Thornton Lewis, of The
Nau dowe wa% appointed vice presi-
dent MIR. Lewis. VINO 10 general west
err freight agent for the Chesapeake
and OHIO railroad and manager of the
Eanauba and Ulue ridge Dispatch, is
well known go the White Sulphur col
DRY, end the announcement Of his
promotion is received as good news by
HE EaHt If friends Mr. $ytn1pa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-17
RADToRD NORMAL NOTES
Especial to The Richmond virginia.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. !
East Radford. Va, Feb. len the
past the number of vocations open ter
young women by which they could
earn money to secure an education
has been very limited. The young men
have had much wider range of en-
pioyment. In this way young women
have been very seriously handicapped
In their efforts to secure an education
as compared with young men. The
state has established certain small
loan funds in connection with all of
the state institutions for the benefit
of pooT and promising students This
loan fund has been supplemented In
a number of institutions by private
benevolence and by the efforts OF the
student body to establish a loan fund.
These funds are repaid by the young
women after they leave school and
begin to earn salaries. 1t is a remark
able tribute to the character and hon
esty of women that SO far as is known
none of the normal schools of Virginia
have lost any of the money loaned
to students. Hundreds of young wo-
men in Virginia have been assisted
In securing an education through
these loan funds.
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Caldwell. OF Roanoke,