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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-30
PRESIDENT BEGINS
MUCH NEEDED AND
LONG OVERDUE REST
Troubled Night He
Sleeps From Early Morn
ing Till Noon and Takes
Short Ride


After n day Of rest. President WILL
son was described ~ fsliEhtly
bettevss In IN offieial bulletin to-
nishf By DE-. Cary I. Grnyson, His
pAtsiciAns
The bulIetin. which recorded the
first cAanse t. be officially noted
in Mr.. Wilson's condition since he
was taken Ill last Friday. did not
give details. 1t was issued at 10
o'clock tsniEht and was ~ fol-
lows.
seTAe Presfaenf II slightly bet
ter. (SigneA) stGRAYSON.n
Washington. September zs.-Under
An absolute prohibition against work
or worry, President Wilson began to-
day the vacation which has been pre-
scribed as the cure for his attack of
nervous exhaustion.
After another troubled night he slept
from early morning until toward noon,
and in the afternoon was taken for an
hours automobile ride. The remainder
of the day he spent quietly secluded in
his room or talking with members of
his family, his attention being kept
scrupdlously away from executive BUSH
ness of any form.
r So thorough will be the effort to pre-
vent him from doing any work that he
will not be permitted, for the present,
to see any Of the Senate leaders in
charge Of the fight for ratification of
the peace treaty. While House officials
believe it essential that this subject,
which has occupied such a large place
in the Presidents mind, be put entirely
aside.
The visit of King Albert and Queen
Elizabeth of Belgium 10 the White
House also will be postponed, 1t was
announced definitely today, because Of
Mr.. Wilson's condition. Instead of be-
ing received by the President at the
end Of the present week, the King and
Queen first will make their tour Of the
country.
1t was said at the White House that
these precautions only were part of
DIR. Grayson's original programme of
quiet for the President, and were not
to be interpreted as indicating any
cahnge in his condition. The Presi-
dents physician has made no qualifica-
ton of his original bulletin of Friday,
in which he said the illness was not
alarming, but that considerable
period of rest would be necessary for
recovery.
The feeling Of White House officials
is that the nervous reaction which has
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-30
AN APPRECIATED
COMPLIMENT

Birminghams September %, 1910.
MIR. e. w. Barrett.
City.
Dear Mr.. Barretts I want to con-
gfatulate yo6 upon your Sundays
issue Of The Age-Herald.
In Aiy opfnionb 1t was one Of the
best newspapers that has ever sp-
peared in BirninEka7. Keep the
good work gOtng.
Assuring yen Of ny best Wishes
for the success Of The Age-HernI1
~ we'll N yourself. Sincerely
yours.
LEO X. STEINER.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-30

OFFICIALS
MORE OPTIMISTIC
AT STRIKE TREND
More Than 100 Trains Now
Operating and Number
acknowledgements
Attitude Unchanged
By Associated prss

London, September 3D.
Two attempts to wreck trains
running between London and
Brighton by placing boulders
on the tracks were reported to-
day. Military forces are now
guarding the line.
Strikers in Scotland have
blocked two trains. The Lon
don and Brighton company
deny that IS per cent of the
engine drivers and firemen of
their line have resumed work.
DECISION DELAYED
BY Associated Fvess 10y
London, September 20. The
transport workers. federation to-
night postponed decision ON the
question whether general strike
of trnmways, omnibus. dock and
riverside workers should be called.
The postponement was due to the
absence of q number of delegates,
who could not reach the meeting
owing to the railway strike.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-30
Italian Parliament
Dissolved Yesterday

Rs,ne. September 3o-Parlln-
nent was dissolved today. EIee-
lions will be held Novemher 1e and
parliament will reasonable Decem-
Der 4.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-30

Washington. September 3.-Secretary
Lansing returned to Washington today
after a vacation of several weeks at Hem
derson Harbor n. -.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-09-30
ALL SA|L|NGS TO
GREAT BRITAIN
PORTS CANCELLED
To Avoid Congestion as Re-
suit of Railway Strike the
Shipping Board Orders
Vessels Held Up

Washington, September 29.--Shippng in
American ports, so far as 1t concerns
shipping board vessels with cargoes con-
was at a standstil tonight because of
the strike of British railway workers.
Suspension of the sailings of all yes
sells under it's control to ports of Eng
land, Scotland. Ireland and Wales was
announced today by the shipping board
through the making public of an order
issued late Saturday when the railroad
strike became certainty.
The shipping board, it was explained,
ordered sailings suspended following re,
ceipt of information from it's representa-
tives in England as to conditions in the
ports there and after the issuance of the
British order prohibiting the furnishing
OF bunker coal to any ships other than
outbound British vessels
While shipping board vessels allocated
to the United Kingdom trade constitute
only about one-half of the American ton
mage engaged in that trade, the con-
gestion of ports resulting from the strike
and the British bunker coal order are
expected to stop eventually should the
strike continue the sailings of all Ameri-
can craft to the British Isles.
REFUSE TO COMMENT
Shipping board officials refused to COM
ment on the effect that suspensions would
have on the gradual accumulation and
resultant congestion of goods at Atlantic
and gulf ports, and at the railroad ad-
ministration 1t was said that aspect of
the situation would be dealt with when
it arose.
Sailngs OF British vessels from Ameri-
can to ports Of the United Kingdom have
not been suspended. but the shipping
boards order would indicate that such
a step was being contemplated even on
the eve of the strike
Assistant Director of Operations Taylor
of the shipping board. in announcing the
suspension order. said that the ships be-
ing held In port will be allocated to other
trade as rapidly as possible Those now
loaded or nearly loaded will be dis
patched as soon as they are ready to
countries other than the United Kingdom
The shipping board. on the basis of
Saturdays report. has IS of it's vessels
engaged in the United Kingdom trade in /.
United States ports, with a total ton
mage of 356.0W lightweight tons. At that
time there were 81 with total of $4,000
tons on the high seas bound
for such ports. and 81 ships. with $4,000
lightweight tons, in British harbors.
Many Of the shipping board vessels now
en- route and in British harbors are oil
burners, and are therefore Independent
of British bunkers. but the others may
be forced to lie in the harbors unless
fuel can be obtained for the return trip.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Drive Foe Back
Six Miles On the
Archangel Front

LONDON, Feb. 14.-The situation
at Kadish on the Archangel front il
more satisfactory for the moment, ac
cording to an official statement is
sued today by the British War Office
On February 10, it is added the Allied
troops drove 800 bolshevik back six
miles in the region of Sredmakrenga.
The statement reads:
"After a bolshevik attack on Sred-
makrenga, 100 miles south of the city
of Archangel, on February 10, a COM
bined attack was carried out to po-
sitions six miles south of Credmak-
renga.
"The enemy attack in strong force
on February IL, on the Kadish sector
The attack which was made in freez-
ing mercury, is considered to have
been repulsed most efficiently and the
situation is considered for the mo-
ment satisfactory"
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
First World Constitution Made Public
This Afternoon; Contains Stringent
Measures to Prevent Future Wars
(By The United Press.)

PARIS Feb 14-The first world constitution was made pub
lie this afternoon when President Wilson the draft of the
league of nations organization before the general peace con-
gress.
While not contang any provision for an international police
force the constitution includes stringent designed to
prevent future wars any nation makes war without
first submitting the questions at issue to arbitration
There the following possible open the league
of diplomatic reares between members of the league
and reccran powers Economic blockade of the nation
using arbitration recommendation by executive council be-
fore the of force however will leave power the
freedom of action Under its action makes the declaration of
constituent and contains preamble and twentysx
tices
Congratulations securing adoption of the league of
ons constitution poured into the American heads today
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Huns Nearing
Demobilization

LONDON, Feb 14.-Demobiliza-
ton Of Germany's old army is almost
completed, according to authoritative
information here. After, Saturday
when the 1916 and 1917 classes will
be disbanded it will consist of about
100000 men on the eastern front and
the 1918 and 1919 classes, numbering
about 100000 men, which will be
kept as standard army.
Efforts by the German authorities
to recruit volunteers have been un-
productive, but the official view here
is that they may be more successful
later.
The British general staff does not
view as dangerous the possibility of
Germany making a military effort,
but it taking full cognizance of the
situation which the staff believes ex-
lists. 1t is pointed that the German
general staff continues in existence
and doubtless much artillery is still
in hand. The Germans, it is believed,
could enlist plenty of men quickly, if
necessary, but the problem of stores
would forestall any quick ambitious
attempt to renew fighting.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
3 Weeks to Get
3Oth Boys Home

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Tht
war department today had no infor
nation on the movement of the Thir
ieth division, placed on priority sew
eral weeks ago for early return home
Officials said even if the division was
moving toward a port of embarkatior
there would be nothing here to indi-
cate the date of it's departure. Sail
ing will depend upon the availability
of transports and as the division, ap-
proximately 27,000 men, will require
an entire fleet of transports its de-
parture as a unit on any given date
is unlikely.
The movement will probably spread
over period of two or three weeks.
The war department recently an
nounced that the division would dis
embark at Charleston, S. c., if afcili-
ties for caring for such large num-
ber of men at that port were available
and that rehabilitation probably
would take place at Camp Jackson.
further on these plans was
available today.
Information concerning troop
from France is regarded
BY the department as routine matter
and is made public Immediately upon
receipt here.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Spring Cleaning
At White House

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-Every-
thing at the White House has been
put in tiptop shape for the return of
| President and Mrs. Wilson.
Although spring isn't here yet, the
executive mansion has had its spring
house cleaning from top to bottom,
and considerable renovating has seen
done, for the historic house is begin
ming to show its age. War times
have caused the appearance of the
presidents home to be neglected, and
many buckets of paint have been used
to keep up the custom, made neces-
sary by our friends, the British, of
keeping the White House white.
In the interior of the building, the
historic color schemes, such as the
blue and the green rooms, have not
been changed, but just here and there
touches have been made to cover up
the marks of time. Indicating that
President and Mrs. Wilson are plan
ming to resume White House social
life, considerable work has been done
on the big ball room. The floor has
been refnished, new draperies hung.
the gold piano touched up" and
tuned, and the gorgeous tapestry pre-
sented few months ago by the gov
ernment Of France put in place.
Indications also are that the big
state dining room, with its Roosevelt
trophies of animal heads around the
walls, once more will be gathering
place of international and national
notables. Large tables are ready for
it in place of the small one Mrs. Will
son placed there during the war
China fanciers are praising the de-
sign Mrs. Wilson selected for the
china Of the presidents room. The
dishes have the presidents seal in
gold in the center, with thin gold
band of 48-tons around the edge.
The private apartments of the pres
ident have been frightened up.
Many of the gifts foreign nations
have bestowed on the president will
be used to adorn the White House
It is believed, taking places alongside
historic gifts and furniture of Wash
ngton, Lafayette, Jefferson, Lincoln
and Roosevelt.
The executive offices have not been
forgotten in the cleanup, and the
office, cabinet room and
he offices of Secretary Tumulty have
'eceived coats of light green and
white paint throughout. Even the
,ress room has received it's share.
Two chairs are ready for the cab
net room, for, following custom, each
abinet member takes his chair with
lin when he resigns. McAdoo has
AIKEN his, and the other new chair is
o take the place of the one Attorney
ieneray Gregory will carry away
vhen he steps out on March 4th.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Bonds of Next Loan
Must Be Attractive

Washington, Feb. 14.-Secretary
Glass told the House ways and means
committee it was apparent "some-
thing must be done to make the bonds
or notes of the Victory Liberty Loan
more attractive than their predeces-
sore" and asked that Congress give
him authority to fix interest rates
and determine exemptions from tax
alton according to financial condi-
tions existing when the loan is float
ed.
The Secretary also urged that an
authority be given the War Finance
to make advances to ex-
porters not to exceed $1,000,000,-
900 and that the purpose for which
the Treasury may make loans to for
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
King Ferdinand
Attempts to Flee

BERLIN, Feb. 14,-A general in.
surrection is in progress throughout
Rumania, according to special dis
patch from Vienna. King Ferdi-
nand has been wounded slightly it at
tempting to flee from Bucharest with
the royal family.
Workingmen blocked the roadway
from the royal palace when the roy
al family attempted to fee to Jassy
and the King and his family were
forced to return. The king was
wounded when the workers, accord
ing to the report, fired upon the roy
al palace.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Germany Pictured
AS a Land Of
Graveyards

PARIS, February 14.-Germany
is pictured as "a land of graveyards'
by Lieut.-Col. Searl Harris, of tn,
United States Medical Reserve Corps
who has just returned to Paris after
having Investigated conditions east ot
the Rhine. He says that the Ger
man nation is bankrupt, the people
are actually starving and that "prob.
ably no one will ever know the mum.
Der of casualties suffered by Ger.
many during the war"
There are no eggs, no milk and
only half a pound of beet sugar for
each person month";" he says, in
giving details of the situation. "Shop
girls have lost from ten to forty-fve
pounds in weight, while every one
shows lack of vitality. l found
children going to school shod with
paper sandals or with cloth shoes to
which wooden soles had been at
tached.
"No one knows the composition of
the black, gritty bread that is being
issued in limited quantities by ticket.
tuberculosis is increasing and skin
diseases, due to lack of nourishment
and lack of soap, are prevalent.
Zone beneficial result of the low
diet which has been enforced upon
the German people is found in the
fact that it has helped many who
were over-eaters. Bright's disease
has decreased and diabetes has dis
appeared. There is no more gout in
Germany, but on the other hand, in
testinal diseases have greatly in
creased. These are attributed to the
coarse bread. Beer that is being
sold has no substance"
Conditions which he found in Ger
many have led Lieut.. Col. Harris to
the opinion, he says, that many wom-
en- and children will die or become
detectives if not supplied with food.
Germans who overran France"
he said, SHOULD be punished and per-
mitted to starve, but not the women
and children. Hungry men and
women do not make good neighbors. F."
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
New Strike Is
On In Berlin

BERLIN, Feb. 14.-Via Copenha-
gen, Feb. 14.-Twenty thousand
store employees in Berlin have gone
on strike for higher wages. Leip-
ziger Strasse, where some of the big
stores are closed, is occupied by
troops, who are maintaining order.
Spartacans are indulging in pro-
miscuOus firing in the newspaper
quarter. Everywhere throughout
the empire, workers strikers are met
by counter-strikes by doctors and
others of the professional classes.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Crowder Again
Is Made Judge
Advocate General

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-The
nomination of Major General Enoch
Crowder to be judge advocate gen
eral for another term of four years
was confirmed late today by the SEN
ate.
The nomination was received dur
ing the day and was Immediately ap-
proved by the senate military COM
mittee which interrupted a public
hearing to act because General
Crowder's present term will expire
Saturday.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Huns Would Raise
Large Loan Here

GENEVA, Feb. 14.-TheLauzanne
Gazette says Germany is preparing
to raise a large loan in the United
States as soon as peace is signed The
dispatch adds that the money is to be
used to day for raw materials expect
ed from allied countries.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
World May Be Given Opportunity to Study
And Comment Upon League of Nations
(By The United Press.)

PARIS Feb IA campagn>o win worldwide support of
the league of nations will be opened when President Wilson
reads the constitution before the general conference this
afternoon.
President Wilson, Premier Orlando and other statesmen will
speak behalf of the league pointing out that prac
ca and deserving unanimous support The conferees will
ask that the draft be tabled in order to give the world
portunity to study and comment it.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Uni6cation of Railroads Under Strict
Government Control Is Urged
(Ry The United Press.)

WASHINGTON Feb Identification of railroads, under
strict supervision urged by Nathan L. Amster
of Boston, appearing before the Senate Interstate Commerce
commission today behalf of railroad stockholders He pro-
posed earnings limited six per cent with go partly
to employees and partly to make improvements and another
portion to be a bonus fund for employees
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Republican State Convention
Meets In Greensboro, N c., Tomorrow
(By The United Press.)

GREENSBORO, N. c.. Feb 14--Hotels filling rapidly
with republican leaders who will attend the State convention
OF the g. o. P, which begins here tomorrow Willie H. Hays,
national chairman will make the keynote address, and is evil
dent that the republicans planning coup for this
ton Conferences between leaders being held today but
none of the plans have leaked out @ $50 A >t& @~A u
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Foch's Arrival in Treves Marks
Termination of First Attempt
At International Government"

PARIS Feb 14The everish period since the darkest
days of the ended in Paris today upon the arrival of
General Foch in Treves fully empowered by the Allies deal
with Germany with firm hand. This marks the successful
termination of what newspaper at Temps calls the first at
tempt at international government
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
President Wilson Expected to Arrive
Not Later Than February 26th
(By The United Press.)

WASHINGTON Feb. 14.-The Army Embarkation service
estimated today that nine ten days the normal running
time of the presidential ship George Washington from Bret
to this country On this schedule the President should
home not later than February 26th providing he leaves Brs
Sunday
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
British Labor Party Leaders Insist
On Joint Control With Employers
(By The United Press.)

LONDON, Feb 14Labor party leaders, it learned to-
day are demanding the naturalization of British leaders
this done the workers will insist joint control with their
employers In case this demand refused there danger
nationwide railway strike, it was said
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Campaign for Worldwide Support League Nations Opened When President Wilson Read
Constitution the League Before the Peace Cones- Constitution Was Made Public TODAY
Wires Paralyzed and Traffic Delayed
BY Blizzard In Nebraska and West
(By The United Press. J

CHICAGO Feb IA blizzard beating it's way across the
continent due here today The West almost isolated
day because of paralyzed wires.
The storm at its in Nebraska where heavy
has been driven by ym wind Traffic is badly delayed
and live stock losses expected to be severe.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
No Evidence of Starvation or Want
In the Cities Throughout Germany
(By The United Press.)

BERLIN, Feb 14-Members of the American mission talk
ing with German officials today said they could find evil
dence of starvation want the cities thought the rural pop
uatiOn in districts was doubtless suffering.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Turtle Esvs

The eggs Of the turtle vary in mum.
ber from go to 100, and at first they
resemble damp parchment in their tex.
ture.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14
Telegraphic
Tabloids


KIRKLIN, Ind.--February 18th
was fateful day for James E. Fer
guson. He was born, married and
died on that date.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.-He
told County Attorney Burns he knew
all the big whiskey runners. He
wanted to be special officer. Today
Burns has ten quarts they got out
of the job hunters suitcase.
ALBANY, N. Y.-Still good. The
old Spanish game. Two thousand
wrapped in handkerchief turned over
to J. Danelsky for safekeeping in
exchange for loan of 1891. DANIEL
sky called the police.
PITTSBURG, Pa.-There's lots in
a name sometimes. John Drunk was
towed into the police station here,
having drunk too much.
BANGOR, Me,--Maine dry? All
except the farm of Louis Delaire,
which was promising distillery until
the federal authorities found it.
Eo Jo,,n1 M1.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-02-14

eign governments be broadened. Mr..
Glass said both provisions were nee
essary to restoration of the coun-
try's foreign trade.