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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF JOHN M. DUPUY

John M. Dupuy, aged 73. a widely known pioneer citizen of Birmingham, died at the late residence on First ave- nue, Elyton, Friday night at 11:SO o'clock Mir. Dupuy was for years tax collector for Jefferson county and man ifested great interest In the civic and moral welfare of the city. Mir. Dupuy was born at Jonesboro and removed to Eiyton in 1866, when he married Miss Florence Ware, daughter of one of J JeHerson's prominent families.
 The deceased was also prominent in Masonic circles, being member of Farrar lodge No. of Elyton. He is survived by four children, Merrett Dupuy, Cochran Dupuy, Mrs. Sadie Hun and Miss Hallie Dupuy, all of whom reside in Birmingham. He is also sur vived by one sister, Mrs. Jamie Todd, or Bessemer. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this aft. ernoon at 2:30 o'clock, with interment in Elmwood cemtery.
 The Masons will be in charge. Hon. orary pallbears will be: T. F. Auglin, Frank Andrews, R. H. Hagood, pr. George Morrow, Paul Green, w, S. Brown, pr. Ali Eubank, R, s. Munger, pr. w. c. Gewin and Judge J. P. Stiles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
TO BUY ISLAND
 TO PROTECT CANAL

Washington December 2L-(Specialo The United States is making what many believe to be belated efforts to acquire ownership of the Island of Taboga at the Pacific entrance of the Panama canal. The United States is willing to pay for this island $l5000,0o0.
 The government plans extensive forti- fications at points on the new insular possession which will afford ample pro- tection for the great waterway.
 While under the treaty ot 1903 it was stipulated that this island could not be transferred to any other nation than the United States, it was learned sometime ago that Germany was bargaining for it's possession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
.PERSH|NG AWARDS SERVICE MEDALS ID
 ALLIED GENERALS
They Include 16 French, z British, 2 Belgian and 3 Italian Leaders
 in Battles
By Associated Press

Washington, December 21. General Pershing notified the war department today that un- der authority granted him by the President he had awarded the distinguished service medal to the generals commanding the various French, British, Bel gian and Italian armies. In all decorations were awarded to 16 French generals; 7 British, 2 Belgian and 8 Italian generals,
 Granting of the awards was an- nounced in a communique from the American expeditionary forces, dated yesterday. The statement follows:
 Pursuant to authority granted me by cablegram, have awarded, in the name of the President the distin- guished service medal to the allied of ficers. for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service rendered to the American expeditionary forces, and to the cause in which we have been engaged:
 French army, Major General De Castelnau. commanding the group of the armies of the east; Major General d'Esperey. commander in chief of the allied armies of the Orient; Major General Favelle, commanding the cen ter; Major General Debeney, command ing the First army, Major General Hirschauer. commanding the Second army; Major General Gouraud, Fourth army; Major General Degoutte, com manding the group of the armies of commanding the French army of Bel gium; Major General Mangin, com manding the Tenth army; Major Gem eral Gerard. commanding the Eighth army; Major General Berthelot, com manding the French forces in the Orient; Major General Guillaumat, commanding the Fifth army; Major Third army; Major General Weygand, chief of staff to Marshal Foch; Major General Buatt, chief of staff to Mar shal Petain.
 British army: Lieutenant General Horne, commanding the First army; General Plumer, commanding Second army; General Byng, commanding the Third army; General Rawlinson, com manding Fourth army; General Bir- wood, commanding Fifth army; Lieu tenant General Currie, commanding Canadian corps; Lieutenant General Lawrence. chief of staff.
 Belgian army: Lieutenant General Ruquoy, commanding Fifth corps; Lieutenant General Jacques, command ing Third corps
 Italian army: Lieutenant General Bedeglio. subchief of staff; Maj Gen. $. Scipioni. third chief of staff; his royal highness. Duke of Aosta, com manding Third army"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
FARMERS WILL BID
 ON WAR MATERIALS

Washington December H.-(Special.l Relative to the desire of farmers to &C., quire materials secured by the govern ment for war purposes and which at a sacrifice must be disposed of, mention of which has been made in this corre- spondence, the war department has for mally stated that it had no objection to farmers banding themselves together and naming a representative to partici- pate in bidding at the scene of sales.
 The farmers, however, were hopeful that the government would let them pur- chase at very reasonable figures before the goods are permitted to go beneath the hammer from under which they will be "knocked down." it Is probable, to business men of much money and great astuteness in securing bargains,
 As reported Senator Bankhead put the proposition before the war department on request of farmers scattered through out the south, for whom, in this par ticular, A. B. Thornhill, president of the Virginia organization, acted as spokes- man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
Wilson Receives the Degree of Doctor in
 University of Paris
Continued From Page one.)

spirit to which universities have de- voted themselves. has prevailed and is triumphant
 If there Is one point of pride that l venture to entertain it Is that 1t has been my private privilege in some measure to interpret the university spirit in the public life of great na- tion. and I feel that in honoring me today in this unusual and conspicuous manner you have first of all honorcd the people whom I represent. The spirit that try to express I know to be their spirit, and in proportion as I serve them I believe that I advance the cause of freedom.
 T wish to thank you. sir, from the bottom of my heart for a distinction which has in a singular way crowned my academic career"
 Continental Europe makes much of the yuletide; so, in the absence of Presi- dent Wilson and others closely identi- ned with the war settlement, and be- cause of many holiday social functions engaging the Americans, it Is not likely that there will be political or peace de- velopments of note. The week will be devoted principally to perfecting the machinery of the conference.
 The President will go to England, it is announced, probably by the Boulogne- Folkestone route. The desire is to have him cross on an American warship, so that the landing in England will be distinctly American.
 Crossing by destroyer, however, would depend on weather conditions; destroyers are bad sea boats, and if the seas are rough the President may take British warship
 The Inclusion of a visit to Manchester makes an important change in the pres idential programme, as Manchester is an iv1d cfria Nnn l.. brought into contact with the labor classes.
 Saturday was largely day of con- ferences. the only public function being the comforting of a doctors degree by the University of Paris in the presence of notable assembly.
 President Wilson saw the Italian pre- mier and foreign minister this morning, and continued lengthily discussion of Italian affairs
 Colonel House also had number of conferences, including long talks with the Spanish premier. Count Romanones He spent more than an hour with Pre- mier Clemenceau this evening.
 FIFTY TO GO
 President Wilson will be accompanied to England by more than 50 American correspondents which go as guests of the British government. When it be- came known early in the week that the President would visit Great Britain 1t was announced that the American army authorities would arrange for this trip, including preliminary visit to American headquarters lon Christmas day
 It was announced at meetig of the American correspondents today that the officials in charge of arrangements had been unable to secure definite in Formation from the army as to the trip. At that point representative of the British government appeared and in vited the American newspaper men &C., companying President Wilson to visit England as the guests of the British
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
LEAVE ALL YOUR SKIN TROUBLES.
 TO POSLAM'

Get things done" in the quickest most efficient way. That's the demand of today. Because Poslam is so well able to combat skin troubles. goes at them energetically right at the start. and finishes what it begins, it should be first aid to any sufferer from eczema. Itching stops; angry skin is seothed and comforted. Pimples, rashes, scalp-scale and minor troubles usually need few applications. Here is quality concentrated.
 Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories. 243 West fifth St., New York City.
 And Poslam Soap, being medicated with Poslam, will benefit your skin while used daily for toilet and bath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
School Children Make
 Red Cross Donation

Ninety-six dollars was contributed to the Red Cross Christmas roll campaign by the Cunningham school at East Lake, according to Miss Lizzie Love, treasurer of the Junior Red Cross of that school. Considering the irregular attendance obtaining in all schools owing to influ- enza and unfavorable weather, this is considered a splendid showing.
 The state record for the sale of Baby Bonds and Thrist Stamps is held by Sara Wannager of this school. She Is Just recovering from an illness of pneu- monia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
WANT THE RECORDS
 KEPT IN ALABAMA

Washington, December 21.-(SpeciaL) Governor Henderson and Thomas M. Owen. keeper of Alabama archives, have petitioned the government to permit the storing in the archives of the state of all records and questionnaires in the hands of city, county and state draft and exemption boards in Alabama.
 As previously published in this corre- spondence, the manner of disposing of the millions of questionnaires has not been determined by the government. The prodigious task involved has caused the abandonment of the original idea of re- turning such records to the men who barred their lives at command of the gov ernment. The necessity of retaining many such records for war risk insur- ance purposes, and the difficulty which the separation of such records from the great whole would entail. has caused the abandonment of a plan to burn the rec- ords. The alternative was then tenta- lively accepted. This would mean the ordering of all questionnaires to Wash ington, here to be kept forever.
 One potent factor favoring the latter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22

against five members of the Fifth Church of Christ Scientist. charging them with holding services in violation of an ordi- nance prohibiting such meetings because of the influenza epidemic, was dismissed today. The police judge, who rendered the opinion, held that the ordinance wasi arbitrary and unconstitutional
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
Mail Routes Still Have Trouble With Machines

Cleveland. December H.-Pilot D. I. Lamb, who left Bellefonte, Pa, at 9:3s o'clock this afternoon for Cleveland with 300 pounds of mail, was compelled to land at Ravenna, Ohio, 30 miles south east of here at 7:35 o'clock tonight, be- cause of darkness. The mail was sent to Cleveland by train Lamb will fly to this city tomorrow morning.
 Lamb left Bellefonte Park flying field, New York, at 9:5S a. m., today for Belle. fonte, Pa, with 300 pounds of mail and took on 200 pounds more at Bellefonte.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. December 21.-The weath. CT forecast for Alabama Fair Sunday, preceded by rain east portion; Monday, fair, colder.
 South Carolina: Rain Sunday; Monday fair, colder in west.
 Tennessee: Rain in east; fair. colder west, Sunday; Monday fair, colder.
 Georgia: Rain Sunday; Monday some- what colder and probably fair.
 Mississippi: Fair, somewhat colder Sun day; Monday, fair, colder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
SITUATION CLARIFIED

Paris, December H.-The definite an- nouncement of President Wilson's plans covering the period from Christmas eve to New Years eve including Christmas dinner with the troops near Chaumont, the Presidents trip to England and meeting with Premier Lloyd George and his return to France on New Years eve, has served somewhat to clarify the pre- conference situation.
 The Presidents first work in France finds the preliminary situation sur rounding the peace conference fairly well developed toward the point where. &C., cordng to the Presidents expressed view, it will be worth while for the United States to participate. The Presi- dents conferences with French and Ital- ian statesmen have served to emphasize that he considers a treaty of peace not enough, but the general agreement to be made among the nations must include satisfactory settlement of the ques- ton of the freedom of the seas and a league of nations.
 The President now goes to England to continue the discussions there along the same lines as those he had with the rep resentatives of France and Italy. which the Presidents advisers describe as hav- ing been satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22

plan was the probability that now or later such records, possessed by state organizations, would be made available to men seeking political information, or information with which for political or other selfish reasons personal attacks might be made. On account of that very factor, the idea prevails that the gov- ernment will decline the request of Ala bama officials.
 However, General Crowder, to whom the petition was referred, has as yet made no decision
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
TRIP OVER THE CHANNEL

Dover, December 21.--When Presi- dent Wilson sails the English channel Thursday he probably will travel by the Belgium mail steamer Jan Breydel, which brought Field Marshal Sir Doug las Haig and his generals back to Eng land. British aerial and naval escorts will be furnished.
 The arrangements for the reception of the President here have not been completed, but the civil authorities ex- pect to join the naval and military au- thorities in & great welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
Rulears Were Brutal

London, December 21.-Serbian soldiers and civilians interned by the Bulgarians suffered brutal treatment. according to statement made to the Serbian consul at Saloniki and forwarded here by a British officer who was taken prisoner by the Bulgarians and interned in Bull garia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22

ceed to the city to receive an address at Guildhall On that evening a dinner will be given by the government at Lancaster House, at which the British ministers will be present. After the dinner the President will leave London for Carlisle, his mothers birthplace, where he will spend Sunday. This visit will be without ceremonial. It is ex- pected that the President will leave for France Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22

government, which volunteered to pro- vide transportation and accommoda- tions in London.
 The British representative presented also schedule of meetings with pub lie men, which would keep the corre- spondents in touch with affairs in Eng land during the present visit.
 A unanimous vote of thanks to the British government was passed by the meeting.
 The correspondents afterwards were the guests of Lord Northcliffe at re- ception, at which the Earl of Derby, British ambassador to France an- nounced the programme of the PresI- dents stay in England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
CONFERs WITH PREMIER

Paris. December 21.-President Will son had another long conference today with Vittorfo Orlando, the Italian pre- mier, and Baron Sonnino. the foreign minister. The position of Italy was fur ther discussed at this meeting.
 The President is represented as en- gazing in these conferences in an ef- fort to bring about harmony as to the matters which especially concern Italy and others of the allies In common.
 The Presidents only other engage ment was for this afternoon at the Sor- bonne for the ceremony incident to the bestowal of an honorary degree upon him, later dining at the British em- bassy.
 Mrs. Wilson today went about the streets of Paris afoot for the first time looking into the shop windows and mingling with the crowds making their purchases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
Local Data

Local data for the 24 hours ending at ' D. m., December 21, 1918;
 Highest temperature .................... 57 Lowest temperature ................... 54 Mean temperature ...................... 56 Normal tempera ture ................... 46 Excess in temperature since Jan l.. 95 Rainfall ..................... 62 Total rainfall since Jan. 1........... .61. AT Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1....... 1921 Relative humidity: a. m. .......... 95
 12 noon ...................... 93
 p. m. ...................... 94
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22

Cannot Prohibit Meetings Los Angeles, December 21.--An action brought by the city of Los Angeles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-22
READ MESSAGE IN PARLIAMENT

Stockholm, December 21.-President Wilson's message was read in both houses of Parliament today. It was as follows:
 T have received with the greatest satisfaction the message which the two chambers of the Swedish Riksdag were generous enough to send me and I ac- cept 1t as a most welcome expression Of the confidence of the chamb CTS.
 Il hope and believe that by common counsel peace worthy of the aspira- tion of the people of Europe can and will be secured, and I shall with pleas ure and pride do all I can to promote It. WOODRO WWILSON."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-04
Deaths

ALLEN.-At Cape May. ~. j. March 1
CHARLES l., ALLEN. son of John q and
Elizabeth y, Allen and J. isband Of Alberta
MsEaTgeS Allen; aged tnSnr IS RELATIVES and
FISHER, siia Germantown ave. Tues. S.
AiLEN.-Ncsr Mt. Holly. N. j.. March 1.
JAMES ". ALLEN, aged 81. Relatives ind
James AileP, H.; JacEsonyIlle I'd; near Mt,
hood Gem. Carriages will meet train ieay,
Ing Market st. ferry. Phila. o:32 a m. Mt
hOx,SpREss.-Feb. IS. JOHN ANDREss
Al. Relatives and friends invited to funeral
George u. Address, s25. Almond st. Int.
private. Greenwood (K. OF P.) Gem.
oSH AsHN8kEMaseh WlssnoSnE hASANbA o,f sSss
attend funeral services. Wed. 10 a. m, al
the Home. Int Magnolia Gem
AsHToN.-MIarch 2; FLORA. widow OF
William Ashton and daughter OF Elizabeth
lives and friends invited 20 funeral services.
Frankford. Int private. East Cedar Hi
BEATTY.-Mareh 3. MARY E.. DAUGHTER
Of late Hush and Bridget Beatty Rels,
s;s0 a. m, 222s Fit2water st, Solemn re-,
QUEEN mass ST. Charles's Church 10 q. m.
BEATTY Late of s2lo Wharton 81.
, p. M. residsncs Of scn-in.law,- william
1he9pson. 1tSs 9. voEass q. ttsth and
" yse'l1 "a Marthe Nina (ssj Aoppsj'
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Manchester Unity, I. o. o. F.

Centenary Lodge. No SoiG. celebrated
its seventh anniversary on Friday evening
at Twenty.sxth and Cumberland streets.
r-onsurer William X. Collver gave a stirring
address on "Fraternalism," which IN.
fluenced one Of the visitors signing an ap-
nlicaton for membership. j., O. George
peberdy talked about new life being instied
Into the lodge by us young members and
said that this should be banner year for
Centenary. =. O. II. 4. Bracey looked after
Van Meter, McDaid and McGettigRn (the
happy triol were the royal entertainers.
songs were rendered hv Alex Pagan, Percy
TAYLOR and BernaTd Widgust. A service
fag with seven stars was presented to the
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I,EATHs

Also services We'd. y. M, Unito1 -
Church. oxford Pa. Int. oxford CEN rfes.
wOODAsoN.--Fcb. 80. MARY ANY -.
Of Thomas Woodnsor. Relatives and r., VIE
Services IN ST. Nsthanlers " q.
y. IN. Int. private. Oakland Gem, 'nurch
YOt'NG.--March I. ELLEN LOUISA
NJ Joseph Young (nce GIulbcrll a.. VIE
Relatives and friends invited 10 u,o,.I 20
services, Tues, = ~ M. wyoming ave
lin Gem. Remains may be viewed Mon w
10 10 y. IN. '' Y
daughter of Abraham r. and Julia L. yo,,..A
aged II. Residence. 63 ~, yowdell a, 'vns
nnticu Of funeral will be given Dus
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VIRGINIA
LOST AND FOUND

BtLI.DOG-Lost, in Llanerch, Boston bull.
dog brown, L. in. high. has white chest
and forehead, screw tail; answers to name
Brownie" Reward. II. r. POWERS, 3l3
Lansdowne road, Llanerch.
FRENCH POODLE. white. lost; black tip on
right car: answers to name Sport; lost
at 5tth and Woodland avenue. Reward
1SlS :. Conestoga ST.
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ROYAL ARCANUM
PROTECTS THE HOME
HOW ABOUT THE WIFE AND BABIEs
AFTER YOU ARE GONE?

COUNCILS MEET THIS WEEK.
Mar. a-Coatesville. ] o. q. r. Hall, Goa tesvilI.
Mar. 4--chester. Broad and Crosby, Chester.
Mar A---Arcanlan. Cumberland 4 Gtn Ave.
Mar. 7--OakdRie, Cumberland aud DIN Avs
Nsr. 1-~Qfo. Chandler, l3i1 Columbia Ave.
||s;!7;'s !! }! /! I ;Rl''lHss n
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Chester Council will adopt another new
member tonight. Eleven members are now
In tho rational service. Brother Parth was
on the Inflated Tusclna, hut landed In old
ireland Two members attended tho din
uer given IN tho CIV Cluh by the Arcanum
Dining Club Thursday night. Orator For
wood Clark Jr, is arran"lN,- fc- a smoker
ut an early date. Regent Albert W. Jcfcrlcs
has already secured two row members. lie
-laking this council one ~ the most active
in the Philadelphia and vicinity association
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SNlLliR. March 2. DANIEL SAll,bt'
aged -, services strictly private, Ned.'
1880 q. m. ia Rochelle ave, Wtssanickoh'
Int. private. Cedar Green Gem, clayton
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SEYBERT March :. ANNIE, wife Of
friends invited 10 funeral Wed, $50 a, m. 2,
residence Of Patrick Higgins, J5I y. Park
ave High mass OF requiem Assumption
Church 10 q. m. Int. Holy Cross Gem. Auto
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SCHGIER. .--M Marchc, RACHAEL SCHGtER
(neo Swopcl. wife Of Petrr Schgcr, aged ON
services. Wed. l y. M. @G29 y 18Th st
Int. rrINatc. GronnnOumt Gem. lrIcnds may
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SMITH March =. WILBUR. son Of VII.
liam u. Smith Asst. TO the Roy. ioorG"
n'utoroe', u. u. of bethany Pres. Church.
Relatives and friends invited to services.
We'd : y. m. Oliver ", Bair Bldg, ls2u
'hSstngt, st Int, nriyat"; comm,
aged ~. Relatives and friends invited to
funeral. Tues, " y, m, Ashbournc Presby-
tcridu Church AShhouruo. IA. Int. private,
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Traternal Law Association was ca lied
VI by Its president. Howard c. Wig
&n0 opened by an address Hwa shIng-
tHx Bishop Samuel FaIlows, OF Chicago.
M Wisxins welcomed the LAWYERS
8llng thirty societies and related the
81 an interesting case which he
fn argue before the surrsme Court
Uniftd States next month. involving
11lion. Has the beneficiary n vested
IN beneficiary ertiscate and can
1e1!eociary be named without the sur
"a the certifcate7'' member
~ wife as Beneficiary, she alleging
ave her the certificate as a we'd
Some years after martial troubles
11put . separation and the bene-
11tin<d 10 surrender the certificate
- 1euc1tk miEht be paid 10 a son
11@<- I1e usember. made q sworn
~ 1HGrp. facts and 4 new certih-
1@I ~ nn<@ce Hiven 10 the wife.
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SQFHERGll.i"- Third Month ! at Had;
dnnti"ld. y. j., ANN SOpHERGITI. aged
~. Relatives and friends invited to funeral
services Second-day. y. M. from tho
residence Of Charles Poeuselt, Trenton place,
Wilmington. Del. Int. Wilmington and