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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Congress of Small Nations
League Opens in New York

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Representa-
tives of twenty-five nations attended
the opening session here today of the
second annual congress of tho League
of Small and subject nationalities.
The principal event on the afternoon
program was an address by John Bar
rett, director general of the Panama
American Union, At tonight's ses-
sion there will be a general discus
sion of the attitude of the league con-
corning the peace conference
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho,
will be the principal speaker at a
mass meeting tomorrow night 1t was
announced that Representative Jean
nette Rankin will be the guest of
honor
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
CzERN|N FORESAW
Defeat IN 1917
(By Associated PrcsD

VIENNA. Wednesday. Dec. IL
Count Czernin. the former Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister wrote
frankly of conditions in his correspon-
dence with former Emperor Charles.
as was shown by letters which Count
Czernin showed the correspondent to-
day. One OF the letters, written IN
April 1917 gave the emperor warning
that the central powers were nearing
defeat. II read:
II am thoroughly convinced that the
smashing point has been reached.
Germany. as we'll as ourselves, has
reached the end OF her resources. Re
sponsible political authorities do not
deny 1t, but military circles in Berlin
are indulging in self-deceit. 7 am con
vinced that. should Germany attempt
another winter campaign an upheaval
will occur in the empires. That would
be far worse than a disadvantageous
peace.
"If the sovereigns of the central EN-
pires are unable to conclude peace
within a few months. then the peoples
OF the empire will do it. and n wave
of revolt will sweep away all for
which our brothers have been fight
ing.
Uraed U. S. Agreement.
The letter then outlines the plans
for the coming offensives against the
italians. French and British and con
tinued:
when these offensives are stopped
] urged that an agreement be reached
with America before she Is able to
change the military situation to our
disadvantage
Count Czernin explained his disbe-
lief in the success of Germany's sub
marine warfare and recalled to the
eemperor statements made by Field
Marshal Conrad Won Hoetzendorf,
while on a visit to Vienna The field
marshal said according to the letter
that England would be checkmated.
and that America would be paralyzed
bv the proposed submarine campaign.
The letter ended with the solemn
warning:
"We are at the end Of cur resources.
Germany cannot count on our support
beyond the latter part OF the coming
summer. Before God and before your
people It is your sacred duty to defend
your people. your dynastic ideals and
your throne"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

Scenes at U. S. army genera! hospital
No. IS, formerly the West Baden
Springs hotel. Disabled soldiers
ready for daily hike. View of hotel
hospital and wounded soldiers being
helped from ambulances on arrival
from overseas. Lieut.. Col. B. W..
Bliss, commanding officer, below,
and Capt. e. T. Sellers, adjutant.
five acres of ground and will quarter
a thousand soldiers in comfortable
style and in case of necessity will be
able to quarter as high as twelve hun
dred patients.
Close to four hundred Of the Yankee
fighters are now at the hospital and
by Christmas the population will be
more than six hundred The hospital
is to become one of the chief surgical
centers of the United States and many
operations will be conducted there for
the purpose of reconstruction work.
Lieut. Col r. W. Bliss is in command
and has an able assistant In Capt. E. T.
Sellers, adjutant. A staff of expert
army surgeons will give the wounded
soldiers the best that the medical sci
ence of the world affords.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
GAS ORDER IS
RECEIVED HERE

Guy Robie, state fuel administrator
has received the copy of the order is
sued by T. B. Gregory of the natural
gas division of the u S. Fuel admin
istration, limiting the use of natural
gas to domestic consumers. The order
is directed to the Logan Gas and Fuel
company and companies obtaining
their gas supply from the Logan COM
pany, and to other gas companies in
Indiana and Ohio. ...
The letter to Mr.. Robie and order OF
the T. S. Fuel director follows:
From evidence submitted at the
hearing held in the United States Fuel
Administration building, Washington,
D. c., December 10, 1918, which hear
ing was brought about by numerous
protests received by the fuel admins
tration from various communities in
Indiana and Ohio, depending either
directly or indirectly upon the natural
gas supply furnished by the Logan
Natural Gas and Fuel company and as
a result of the hearing, an order, a
copy of which is enclosed, was issued
to various companies distributing nat
ural gas who are dependent upon the
available supply of the Logan Natural
Gas and Fuel company
The order follows: 1T appearing
from evidence submitted at hearing
in the fuel administration building,
Washington, D. c., Dec 10, 1918, that
the natural gas supply Of the Logan
Natural Gas and Fuel company is in
adequate to NEE the demands put up
on it from consumers in class l. and
3, under the classification of consum-
ers as given in the publication No. %.
containing rules and regulations pro-
mulgated by the fuel administration,
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

Partly cloudy and colder tonight
and Sunday. Rains followed by fair
weather.
General Conditions - The storms
over the southwest have moved very
slowly eastward and have caused a
prolonged spell OF rain over the Cen
trail states. Colder weather is follow
ing the storm although temperatures
are not below normal for the season
all over the United States. Another
storm follows from northwest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
$500 More Yankees
Freed From Germans
(By Associated Press)

BERNIE. Friday, Dec. 13-Four spe
cial trains carrying $500 American
soldiers, the last to come through
Switzerland from German prison
camps, have passed through here dur
ing the past two days. They were
going to France. 1t is reported that
there are no more American prisoners
in southern Germany. Those still in
that country are in camps further
north and will pass out through Hol-
land.
The last allied soldiers interned in
Switzerla nd have left this country, but
there are still about $4,000 German
prisoners remaining there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
AMERICANS GUARD
BIG GERMAN GUNS
(By Associated Press)

COBLENZ, (by courier to Nancy
Thursday, Dec. 12-Thousands of
parts of big German guns are being
guarded by American trops here
awaiting their formal transfer to the
army of occupation by the Germans.
Coblenz has been one of the German
army's principal assembling points for
heavy artillery.
In addition hundreds of motor
trucks, vast quantities of ammunition
and other materials have been assem-
bled here. American soldiers are also
guarding 1,400 army wagons which
were to be turned over under the
terms of the armistice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Red Cross Auction of
Theatre Seats Tonight

Box seats for the matinee perform
ance of "The Country Cousin" will be
auctioned this evening at S:15 O'Clock
at the Murray theatre. Will w Rell-
er and Thomas Commit will have
charge OF the sale. The proceeds Of
this auction will go to the Red Cross
society. 1.-The Country Cousin" ap-
pears here next Saturday at the Muir
ray theatre.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Ministers Asked to Preach
on Economic Needs of Russia

NEW YORK. Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec.
goth has been set by the American
defense society as the day on which
the ministers of the country will: be
asked to preach on the need for Civ
ing economic aid to the party of law
and order in Russia. In letter sent
today to thousands of clergymen
throughout the United States, Mr..
Charles Stewart Dawson. chairman of
the society's beard of trustees. says:
Now that the hearts and souls of
all the people in this country are re-
joicing over the success of right over
militarism and autocracy one import
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
McAdoo Takes Lease on
Los Angeles Home
fEv Associated Tress,

LOS ANGELES. Dec 4-Secreiary
of the Treasury w. G. McAdoo has
taken three months lease on the
Los Angeles home of the late George
w. Houck. wire wheel magnate, ac-
cording to statement today by real
estate dealer. 1t is said that Mr. Nc
Adoo's lease starts on January l.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Bulgars Continue to
Misfreat the Greeks
CBv Associated Press'

SALONIkI. Friday, Dec. 13-Trav-
elers arriving here from Bulgaria, par
ticula rly Thrace, declare that in spite
of the fact that the war IS nominally
over. the Bulgarians continue to op-
press and maltreat the Greeks resid-
ing in that country. The village of
Agathopulos, situated on the Black
sea and inhabited solely by Greeks,
has been set on fire by the Bulgarian
troops, it is reported.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

ant fact is apparent to be overlooked
and that is the need of the part Of law
and order in Russia for aid in organic
ing her economic life and transporta-
tion facilities Millions of people are
destined to die of starvation in Rus
sia this winter due to the fact that
her transportation facilities have
been destroyed.
Realizing the tremendous influ
ence exerted by the ministers OF this
country we are asking them to preach
on Sunday, Dec. 20 upon the need for
some action being taken in congress to
see that Russia is given the help she
needs"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
REICHSTAG HAS
been CoNvOKED
tBy Associated Press)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 14.-Konstantin
Fehrenbach, president of the reich
stag, has convoked a meeting of that
assembly reserving further indication
of the time and place of meeting, ac-
cording to a report from Berlin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Draft Board Wants Ne,us
of Men Sent to Service

Notices to the nearest relative and
the last employers of the boys in the
service sent from the local conscrip-
tion board were sent out from the
board Saturday.
The board wishes them to be filled
out and returned Immediately. II the
man has been wounded. killed or dis
charged the blanks are all to be filled
out
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Allies to Investigate
Atrocities in Poland
(Rv Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14-America
and the allied countries have agreed
TO send q special civilian mission to
Poland to investigate reports of afro
cities committed in that country. 1t
was announced at the state depart
ment today that this step has been de-
cided upon at the instigation OF the
French government and had been ap-
proved by Polish representatives in
the various countries.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Advance Troops Of
French Army Enter
City Of M0yence
tBy Associated Press)

PARIS. Friday, Dec 13-The OFF,
cial statement iss ued by the War
office tonight relative to the advance
of the French army of occupation
reads: Continuing their march the
troops of the tenth army after having
occupied Kreusnach passed. on Dec. 9.
the line of Bretzenheim, Sprendl!r zen,
EichlOch. Biebelnheim and Ocern-
helm On the same day advance ele-
ments entered the city of Mayence."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
American Toys Add
to Xmas Happiness
of Young Lorraine
(By Associated Press,

METZ, Dec. 14.-Knights of Colum-
bus workers began today the distribu-
tion of more than $4,000 worth of
American toys to the children Of Lor-
raine. Christmas trees have been
placed along the roads and parcels
have been hung on them. Each parcel
bears card reading: From the land
OF Washington to the children of the
land of Lafayette and Foch. Merry
Christmas"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
BUSCH PROPERTY RETURNED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 14.-Return of
the property of Mrs. Lilly Busch, TAX
en- over under alien enemy property
act was ordered by Attorney General
Gregory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
EXTEND ARMISTICE
UNTIL JANUARY II
(Py Associated Tress)

COPENHAGEN, Dec. 14.-The Ger
man armistice has been extended un-
til five o'clock on the morning of jan
uary II. according to a dispatch from
Treves.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
The Weather

For Indiana, by the United States
Weather Bureau-Cloudy and colder
tonight Probably rain in extreme
southeast portion. Sunday. fair and
colder in east and south portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
THE WORLDS MARKET
Weekly Financial

New York, September 1.--Pronounced increase of activity. accompanied in the
 main by rising quotations, character
 ized the week in the securities mar
 ket. Dealers in all grade tissues re- ported a decided advance on demand
 from investors.
 The advance, it was generally be- lieved, would have attained very sub earnest admonitions issued by those ! in control of the money market. A 'rly large business was transacted in th9 ew bank acceptances at F per cent but call loans held at per cent, and time funds almost ceased to be
 quoted.
 One of the most impressive develop
 ments of the week, sharing in impor- tance with the stirring war news. was the remarkable financial showing of
 many leading railway systems for July. Buying of those stocks quickened vis- ibly, the demand extending to minor rails especially Southern railway,
 which displayed unusual activity at a
 material advance.
 Another interesting development which measured the progress of mili- tary events along the western front, was the strength of exchange-to all the allied countries, notably France. There was an insistent inquiry for bills , on Paris, the rate mounting to the l highest figure in over three years. The
 new political attitude of neutral Euro pean countries was the subject of op- timistic comment in international bank | ing circles.
 l Advices from important manufacture l ing and commercial centers were again l of encouraging tenor. the steel mills reporting an increase of production over the prec, ding fortnight when out l put was much curtailed by the abnor-
 nal weather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Cotton Goods Review

New Orleans, September 1.-The highest prices ever reached by cotton contracts were recorded during last week. the market bulging strongly session after session, on sensationally low condition reports from private bu- reaus, while the favorable war re- ports were factor constantly wofk ing for higher values, although in much less spectacular way than the crop returns.
 The lowest prices were made on the opening session and the highest prices on Thursday, when the trading months displayed net advances of 265 to PTS points october touched 45,5S cents q pound, the highest contract price ever posted on the New Orleans exchange These gains were made in the face of the breaking of the Texas drouth, a development long waited for, but which when it came. fell flat as q bearish influence because of the claim that the moisture came too late in most sections of the state. Again, it was immediately reported that the rains had injured the grade of open cotton. The week closed at net rise of Ill to 1S1 points.
 The market closed Friday until Tuesday, owing to the observance of the usual triple Labor. Day holidays
 Almost immediately on the opening Tuesday at 10 o'clock. New Orleans time, the department of agriculture will issue it's report on the condition of the crop on August 25. By many traders the report is regarded as the most important of the season thus far. because it Is generally expected ta show the greatest August deteriora- tion on record and the lowest percent. age of condition for August 25. Fri vate bureau reports have ranged from 56 per cent of the normal up to about 62. The average of expectations en- tertained by the trade seems to be somewhat under 60. which compares with 612 as the lowest August report on record, made in 1916, and 70.4 as the 10-year average. On July 25 the condition of the crop was 73.6 and q year ago on August 25 it was 67s
 The immediate future of the market hangs on the bureau figures. After the report is out of the way war news and the daily weather returns from the belt are likely to be the main in fluences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Weekly Metal Review

New York, September 1.-Interest in tie steel trade last week centered in the meeting of leading producers in New York on Wednesday,. when the labor situation as related to the possibility of obtaining greater production for military necessities was discussed While steel production has been heavy, it contipu|s far short of requirements. The whole question was left to a committee compris- ing the general committee of the Ameri- can Iron and Steel institute.
 Government requirements for railways here and in France are particularly pressing. Next in importance comes shtp- building and then supplies for the army and navy. There is practically nothing left at presen. for nonessential industry.
 All pig iron now sold is in governme ent account. Allotments have been conpara- lively light because there has been no supply available. Furnaces are still lar behind on orders and similar producers claim the prlce is so low that they will be forced to discontinue Present supr4S of coke is barely sufficient.
 The supply of copper is sufficient to meet indirect needs of the government with little surplus for jobbers.
 Lead continues scarce. It is being par. celed out ty producers to consumers hod- ing government contracts only. The prtce is unchanged at S.o5 cents New York and 7% cents East St. Louis.
 After some activity spelter is weaker again at about 9ls cents, East St. Louis.
 Consumers of tin are well supplied for the present, and there is no demand. Sell |. ing offers have weakened the market, which has also been declining steadily in England. Straight shipments can now be had at IT cents for consumers on.y. Spot tin is quoted at S3 cents. Anthony is quiet again and lower at 14@14s cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Uncle Sam and Chinese Student

William Hung, in World Outlook. One of the characteristics of the Chinese Is an unwillingness to travel. With the student class, however, there is an exception. Scholars from the
 earliest times have been proud of car
 rying their book boxes for 1000 Il in
 order to find good teacher. confu
 cius had 5000 students from all parts
 of the country. Mercius travelled from
 one place to another with dozens of
 carriages and hundreds of followers.
 Similarly, when Japan rose to her
 power. there was an exodus of Chinese students to Japanese universities. But
 ever since the i'll feeling between Ja- pan and China years ago, there has been a Aesas ne in the num- Der of Oh ssSs a,s iH the island empire, 6 ta lo9nts the tioe of Chimes s&aae fufnea award America.
 Today the la, sHt Iii st eys which, however, heg nanny ats shows that a number at Fs students in this country 1fss among 169 institutions in 20 sl these 1124, 999 are men and 144 ra women.
 In China college students budget ranges from s75 to $500, while in the United States Chinese student us- ually spends from $400 to 5000 for his education. That is why there are not thousands. instead of hundreds, of stu dents. Among the 1124 Chinese stu dents, 165 are supported with Chinese government funds, 294 with the Tsing- Hau scholarships, a sum of money from the partially returned Boxer indemnity. and 20 are supported with Rockefeller Foundation scholarships
 Among the remaining 665, few are members of wealthy families in China, while the rest are either largely aided by their American friends. or are working their way through school Taking all these things into considera- ton, it may be safely said that about half the Chinese students in this coun- try owe the finance of their education to Uncle sam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchnnts, Hanover Square, N. Y. Members New York Cotton Ex- change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange, New York Produce Exchange, Associate ed Members Liverpool Cotton Associa- ton. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consign- ments of spot cotton for delivery. Cor respondence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
S.R.Stewart&Co.

aO1-2 Woodward Bldg.. Birmingham, Ala. Cotton, stocks, bonds, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil. New Orleans cor respondents Jno, F. Clark X Co Direct private wire. continuous quotations.
 Phone Main J07 w. l.. PHELPS, Mgr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
HELP, WANTED-MALE AND -~ FEM AIE ssa...

&S.S0SS~~~SS~~~oc~s WANTED-20 pick miners; 10 coke pullers and loaders; Is coal loaders; 70 day laborers: 3 mine blacksmiths (white men); 10 ore miners, by day and contract; mine drivers: head track man; track helper; black smiths helpers; tipplers and outside laborers for mines; 20 men for brick plant; wheelers; women cooks and dishwashers. Apply at once. work waiting. Ryan's Employment Bureau, 1913 1st ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
w. E. Campbell
Cotton

Stocks, grain, provisions and cotton seed oil. Correspondents Shepard X Gluck New Orleans; E. w. Wagner & Co. New York ard Chicago. Continu- ous. quotations; private wires to all exchanges.
 6l6 and GIT Woodward BIdg.,
 Telephone Main 6111
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
en Road to Better Business---Age-KTeraldW Want Ads
BOARD WANTED

PROFESSOR Birmingham coilege de- sires room and board for self and wife in private family or family hotel; garage; desirable location near college preferred R. M. Hawkins, Birming- ham College, West End 30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02

SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE office man, age A and married, desires to make a change; familiar with modern business methods; knows bookkeeping and has executive ability. Al references. T. T. Rowland, Waco, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUs

FOR sALE-MISCELLANEOUs
 FOR SALE SAWMILLS AND TIMBER Lot Lone 15,000-feet ca pacity sawmill, complete with three-block carriage. three-saw edger, 50 h. p. boiler and 40 h. p. engine :; 100000 feet pine timber; 16 mules; 8 drays and wagons. Lot 2-One 10,OOO-feet ca pacity sawmill complete with two-block carriage; 35 h. D. boiler and 30 h. D. en- zine; 500,000 feet pine tim Der.
 Lot 3-One 1O.O00-feet ca pacity sawmill, complete with two-block carriage, three-saw edger, 45 sh. p. boiler and 35 h. p. engine ; 500.000 feet pine and oak timber.
 All of above mills are now in operation and in good run ming order. Will sell each lot as a whole or mills and timber separately, | Address X-91, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-02
WANTED-TEACHERS

TEACHERS. TEACHERS and more teachers. for best schools and col .leges, very much larger salaries than ever before. We secure superior posi- tions in short time. Write 1131 Hea- ley bldg. Atlanta, Ga.