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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
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PERSHING DENIES
 REPORT OF POOR ARMY SANITATION
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quarters was 'absoultely groundless,' General Helmick reported as follows: "No individual has been put at the bottom of the sailing list. One organiza- tion was held 10 days on account of bad state of discipline and neglect of duty and was released before expiration of time set on account of honest efforts made to correct deficiencies. No man of the garrison of more than 60,000 is required to remain in line over 10 minutes. Troops are marched to meals by time schedules and the entire garrison is fed within one hour and 15 minutes.
 Relative to officers being overbearing and harsh and giving casuals no con- sderation, all commanding officers of troops and casual officers passing g through here have, almost without ex- ception voluntarily and without solici- tation, visited my office before leaving and have expressed their appreciation both verbally and in writing for the uni form courtesy and great cons Iteration shown them by all officers on duty at this base section.
 INSPECTIONS MADE
 Inspection of Buildings are made daily and only in rare instances are leaks discovered curing the hardest wind and a.e immediately repaired, usually be- fore the occupants have had time to report them.
 AS to mud everywhere, this is the rainy season. Footpaths and roads were muddy for a time due to conditions over which no man had control. Even this has been met by laying approximately 40 miles of board walks along the road side throughout the camp to stone houses, to incinerators, to laundries, to delous- ing plants, to mess halls and along high ThoucanHS nf cI1hic wards Of crushed stone have been laid and rolled so that one may walk over the camp without stepping in the mud. Sheds ana messes have been built at the railroad station to serve 5000 men within an hour after arrival, both day and night These are located conveniently near the docks in order to also serve troops embarkins in case of necessity.
 Enclosed buildings and restrooms fur nished with heating facilities such as stoves and open fireplaces with attractive decorations have been provided at the docks and are being managed by the Red Cross, assisted by commissioned ano enlisted details from the army. These facilities are provided with chairs, writing tables, music. light refreshments, benches and will accommodate 4000 men. A neat and attractive building has been provided as an infirmary at dock to which ambu- lances have access under cover. SICK and wounded are provided with cover from infirmary to hospital boat which IS enclosed and heated 7 Sick and wounded are removed from. hospital to hospita' trains or ships under cover.
 General Helmick is reported by, Gen eral Pershng asserting that with single exception. every newspaper cor respondent visiting camp had been 1m- pressed with the organization, efficiency shown. Charles M. Schwab, after inspecting the entire camp at Pontanazen, was said by Generai Helmcl1 to have expressed the opinion that it was "one of the best examples of good organization and efficient oper- ation that he had eyer observed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
The George Washington
 Arrives at Boston HarbOr
destoyer escort bury itself plungin about in the heavy seas.
 GRIPPE ON BOARD
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about in the heavy seas.
 GRIPPE ON BOARD
 There was a lively epidemic of grippe and Spanish influenza on the ship many of the attaches of the party being con- fined to their state rooms or the ship g hospital for the entire voyage. None of the principals, however. was affected.
 The Presidents speech here tomorrow is expected to be merely in the nature of an acknowled gment of, welcome home, reserving discussion of the peace conference and it's work for the meetings with the congressional leaders.
 On his way from the pier to his hotel in the Back Bay district tomorrow the President will ride through the busiest part of the retail section and past the state house and the common. There will be soldier and sailor escort and the route will be carefully guarded by police and secret service men.
 delegation representing the national woman's party announced tonight that in front of the reviewing stand at the state house, upon the passage of the presidential party, banners voicing their suffrage demands would be displayed.
 While the meeting at the Mechanics building is in progress there will be a suffrage demonstration on the common. at which it is planned to burn copies of the Presidents speeches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
War Finance Loans
 Total $1OS, 100000
By Associated Prsss

Washington, February 23.-Outstanding leans of the war finance corporation amount to s1OS 900, GOO. 1t was reported to- day The corporation also has practical ly underwrtten more than $l00,000,0O0 of other loans to industries essential to the war, without actually furnishing the funds. In these cases bankers made the advances on assurance that the war finance corporation was willing to supply the funds if necessary, or security hold CTS were persuaded to extend the maturi- ties of securities. Loans to railroads have amounted to $7000O,O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
|Belleau Wood Is
 Proposed as Memorial Park for Dead Heroes
---------- By AssoCjatai Press

New York, February 23.-The Roosevelt permanent memorial committee an nounced that it has been proposed that Belleau wood, where the first American soldiers fell in France. be acquired and converted into an American national cem- etery in memory of Theodore Roosevelt
 The plan proposed is that the wood be acquired by purchase or otherwise" and be made the burial ground for all Ameri- can dead whose bodies are not brought home.' The grave of Quentin Roosevelt is nearby in territory which would be included in the cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
bESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, February 23.-(SpeciaD Bessemer division of iIcuit court will be in session this week with jury civil docket, and several cases that have been set for Monday are arousing much interest, the suits being that of Lee Jones ct als., Ethel Turner and others suing Jefferson county for alleged pollution of Valley creek.i More than 100 witnesses have been summoned, among them several prominent physi' clans and sanitary experts. The dam ages sought are for large amount.
 A number of similar cases have been brought against several corporations for emptyingNref matter from their plants into the creek, and it is alleged that the county is jointly responsible for the pollution of the creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24

Recently MT. H. L. Lindsay of No. 25ol North Sixteenth street, Birmingham, one of the best known farmers in this section of the country made the follow ing statement:
 "I have suffered from indigestion for a number of years and could not keep the lightest food my stomach; I was bloated with gas and in great pain. l was constipated all the time and could never get any medicine to relieve me; had headaches and dizzy spells, and could not sleep: had trouble with my kidneys and pains in my back, and had rheu- matic paints all through my body and felt weak and all run down, lin fact felt so bad I could hardly stand on my feet. l started to take Plant Juice and after three bottles I am feeling the best l have in years. l sleep well, have q fine appetite and have no more -r1ou- be with my kidneys or rheumatism. | think that Plant Juice is cheap at $500, and am grateful for what it has done for me-
 Plant Juice is sold in Birmingham at Norton's drug store, Fourth avenue and Tu entieth street.-Ady.
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fled the programme. The official state ment issued after the meeting announced.
 RESOLUTION
 The meeting decided on proper steps much as possible the labor of the con ference"
 Back of this formal announcement is the speeding up of the plan, which now goes into effect, for an early drafting of the peace treaty. The main feature is to embody all subjects. both nonmili- tary and military, in the preliminary peace soon to be framed and to have this broad general document take the place of a separate military treaty for disarmament which had been prepared by the supreme war council under the direction of Marshal Foch, who was to present it within the next few days.
 But instead of this limited action on military questions, todaE's decision broadens the action so as to include all important subjects within the scope of the preliminary peace treaty, thus making it embrace economical, financial and all other essential subjects, including repara- tions, in addition to the disarmament and other military and naval features. It will be this broad general plan which will be drafted by the time the President returns and which will soon thereafter go before the peace conference.
 The foregoing action relates only to Germany, as the conclusion of this pre- lirninary peace treaty is regarded as of chief importance But similar action may proceed at the same time concerning Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey. although it is not certain that action on these coun- tries can be effected within the same period.
 Although the proposed document is des- ignated as a preliminary peace treaty, it is expected to embody virtually all main questions and to correspond to the treaty of Versailles which closed the Franco Prussian war, although supple mentary treaty was signed later at Frankfort
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afternoon and he has finally consented to leave the decision to the committee.
 The President had luncheon today with Ambassador Frances, discussing the Rus sian situation at length and hearing the diplomats recommendations as to the course the United States should pursue in Russia.
 Also with him at luncheon was Frank lin D. Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the navy. who gaves Mir. Wilson many new details of the havy's activities in Europe showing how the United States spent more than $3o.00O.0O0 laying the North sea mine barrage. The United States actually had more than 800 ships based in Europe and more than 200 sea- planes hunting submarines.
 A few members of the party are suf- fering from the grippe. but all the prin- cipals are well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
TO SPEAK IN BOSTON

On Board the U. S. S. George Washing ton. February 23.-Q0 a. m.)-(By Wire less to the Associated Press. 1.-The Pres
 dents ship is slowly proceeding today toward the New England coast through heavy fog and drizzling rain. The de- stroyers closed in around the George Washington. forming a guard as the ves- sel felt her way thorugh the thick mists. with her fog whistle going constantly.
 The President was much gratified to learn that arrangements had finally been made for him to speak at 2:S0 Monday afternoon in Boston. thus permitting of his departure for Washington at 4:3o, and that all other ceremonies had been aban- doned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
White and Heron Discuss Conference
 With Russ Leaders
By Associated Press

By Associated Press
 Paris, February 23,-While the idea has seemed to prevail iKsome quarters during the past few days that the proposed con- ference with the Russian faction leaders in Prinl1ipo Island has been definitely abandoned, it is understood today that nothing has been abandoned except the first invitation issued by the council
 Another invitation for a conference Is said to be under consideration and will he issued after assurances are obtained that it will be accepted.
 The American representatives in the proposed conference with the Russian factions. George D. Heron and William Allen White, according to recent Paris advices, have been in consultation con- corning plans fer some form of conference with the various Russian leaders, either individually or collectively, to be arranged by the entente powers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
REPLY TO WELCOME

On Board the U. S. s. George Wash ington, Saturday, February 22.--(By Wire. less to the Associated Press)-President Wilson's speech at Boston Monday will be merely in the nature of a reply to a welcome home and will be of a character fitting to such an occasion Much pres sure has been exerted to have him de- liver his address at night instead of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
COMMITTEE TO SEE PRESIDENT

Tonight a reslution was adopted nam ing a committee of 25, headed by Former Justice John w. Golf of New York, to present the convention resolutions to President Wilson with further author ity to proceed in the name of Americans of Irish birth. or ancestry, to lay be- fore the peace conference. in cooperation with the representatives of the Irish already appointed, the right of Ireland to determine for herself the form of gov ernment under which her people shall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
State of Siege Exists
 in Republic of Baden
Rv Assoeiated Pres.

By Associated Press
 Paris, February 23.-The provisional peoples government has proclaimed a state of siege in the republic of Baden. owing to Spartacan disorders in Mann helm, says a dispatch from Karlsruhe received by way of Berlin.
 The proclamation declares the govern ment will not permit repetition of the occuxrences at Ruhr and Munich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
Senators Honor Dead
Ry A,sociated Presa

Washington, February 23.-Tributes to the late Senators Hughes of New Jersey, James of Kentucky and Husting of Wis consin were paid today at special ser vices held in the House. Speeches eulo- gizing their services were delivered by several members after which resolutions in their memory were adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
COUNCILLOR DIES
 IN STREET FIGHTING
By Associated Press

Munich, February 23.-QHavaso-Minis- terial Councillor Janries has been killed and several officers of the war office gravely wounded in the rioting here The radical clements have threatened with death entire classes of the population as a reprsal for the assassination of Kurt Eisner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
JOINT HOSTESS

Misse Gladys Morgan and Mamie Baxley were joint ,hostesses at recep- ton and dance given by them Saturday evening at the residence of Mrs. B. M. Praytor, at Woodward, to the senior class of the Bessemer High school and other invited guests. There were about 50 guests present, and the evening was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
Admiral Frontin Returns

Paris, Saturday, February 22-Admiral Frontin commanding the Brazilian squadron now in French waters. re- turned here today from visit to the battlefields near Rheims and Verdun. Georges Leygues, French minister of ma rine gave banquet to him tonight. at which the guests included the Brazilian minister and several French naval of ficers of high rank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24

A great deal of interest is being taken by the physicians in the re- gently organized Medical society. of Bessemer and the last meeting Friday evening was attended by about 20 doc tors. Aside from the business session, the discussion for the evening was on Local Application in Treatment of Pneumonia" there being a general round table discussion on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
IMPROVEMENT BEGUN

The Improvements planned by the city council to be made at Cedar H1ll cemetery have begun work on the drive wayS and walks being in progress The appropriation made by the city for the cemetery this year was raised from $500 to $2500 which will admit of bet ter care being taken of the burial ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
JOINS THE ARMY
 OF ENTHUSIASTS
Birmingham Citizen Adds His Name to the Long List of Plant Juice
 Testifiers

Every day local people are coming for ward with signed statements relative to the benefits they have received from this famous stomach medicine, Plant Juice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 23.-Forecast for ANbama, Mississippi: Fair Mon day; Tuesday cloudy. probably local rains.
 Georgia: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Fair Monday; Tuesday probably rain at night; cooler in west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24

Theodore J. Voight-Formerly of Bir- <. mingham, aged S4, died at Coving- ton, Ky. yesterday. He is survived by his father and mother. MT. and Mrs. Theodore Voight of Hanceville; four brothers, William c. Voight of Birmingham. Dr. Ernest F. Voight, regimental surgeon of the 126th in- fantry, American expeditionary forces. now stationed at Coblenz. Germany: Herman and Christian voight of Hanceville, and two sis ters, Mrs. w. A. Stitzlein of Akron. O.. and Miss Hattie Voight of Hance vile. His remains will be brought to Hanceville for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24

Glenn w. HarrisIAged AZ, died yester- day in Johnson City. Tenn. The body will afrive here at II o'clock this morning and funeral services and in- torment will be held at Oak Hill. He is survived by his mother. Mrs. NJ. F. Harris and a brother, E. B. Harris, Jr., of Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
RUNAWAY AUTO

Residents living on Clarendon avenue were startled to see an automobile going at a very rapid rate of speed down the avenue Sunday afternoon about 3 o'clock with the lone figure of little Berney Mayes, the 3-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. E. B. Mayes, occupying he car and sitting in the drivers seat. Mr. Mayes had left his car in front of his house, and Berney had climbed in and so manipulated the machin- cry of the car as to start it going. The car ran several blocks, tearing through l wire fence and was finally choked by striking marshy place, where it came to a stop. The child was unhurt and no material damage was done to- the car.
 The Epworth league had an inter- esting programme at their Sunday evening meeting, the subject being, The Conquest of Continent" and the leader, Herman Fischbach. Fol- lowing is the programme rendered: league song; piano solo, 'Visions of Paradise,'' Miss Eveline Moreland; three- minute talk, Frank Burnett; Song No. 173; talks by the members of the league board, Young, Vann, Corn wall, Kennedy, Henry Sweet and Mil lard Deason; vocal solo, 70 Paradise" Miss Phillie Waites; song, Onward, Christian Soldiers;" treasurer's report, Henry Sweet; reception of new mem bers into the league. Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
PRESIDENT CALM

President Wilson noticed the motion and came at once with Admiral Gray son and went on deck. He was quite un- concerned, however, and his attitude was one of curiosity and interest. Troops and passengers piled on decks at the same time and saw the rollers on the sandy beach and the summer cottages. mo- tion picture show going on in the main dining saloon, however, continued to hold the attention of many of the passengers.
 Although going full speed, the Washing ton stopped quickly and easily and began backing away, while the destroyers turned to wallowing about the big liner. The lead was got going quickly and deep water immediately was reported. Pas SC ngers. crew and troops did not seem to regard the incident as a possibility or danger, many of them thinking it rather a good joke played by the fog on the nav igators of all the ships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
SHIP LOSES BEARINGS
 Rx AssncIafed Prnss

On Board U S. s. George Washington, February 23.-The Presidents ship and it's destroyer escort, the Harding, lost their bearings in the heavy fog and rain off the Massachusetts coast this after noon while running for Boston light, and came within perhaps one thousand yards of grounding off the beach at Thatcher s Isl;. I'd, Cape Ann.
 The two vessels were proceeding on dead | reckoning, about . o'clock, with the Harding as a guard ship Suddenly the Harding's lookout discovered land and the destroyer gave five quick blasts on her whistle and make quick turn across the Washingtons bow. The wind was lanGward and the sound was carried away from the George Washington in stead of toward her. The Washington s deck officer. however, saw the five jets of steam from the Harding's whistle and giving three short blasts of the big liners whistle, signalled the engine room for full speed astern. The big ship tren- bled and quivered with the throbbing Of the mighty engines as they churned the water, and. that was the first intima- tion any of the passengers and most or the crew had of what was going on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-24
DEATHS 

Mrs. Percy ArmstronE-Aged 66, died last night at the residence in Green Springs Funeral services will be ' held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from Union Hill Chapel, with interment in Union Hill cemetery.
 Newton A. Greene-Funeral services for Newton A. Greene, who died at o'clock Saturday morning at the residence, 1216 Twelfth avenue, south, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning from the residence, with interment in Elmwood.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-31
Looking for Job Is Quite Job

land food administration acts are the
same thing. If anybody in the pack
ing business does not play fair he gets
out until he is willing to play fair
Step number two-If the licensing
of the person or the business is not
sufficient, we will license the instru-
| ment used in interstate commerce by
| the packing business. We will license
the operation Of the car, the stockyards
and the storage house.
IF these two things can be beaten
we take the next step: The government
takes over the plant at a fair valua-
ton. but doesn't operate it. The plant
| is turned over to some other packer
who promises to be square.
eff all three steps fail, the fourth
and final step is taken, and not until
then: The government takes over the
packing industry and operates 1t. That
doesn't come until all other efforts are
made.
There is a bill in congress which
provides for just that and nothing
more. You will hear it said that this
bill is destructive, socialistic, radical.
boshevik. but it is nothing OF the sort
Is it destructive to business to stop
now a carrier of ruthless destruction
of American business that has been
going on for years?'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-01-31
THIS SOLDIER HAS
APLEh FOR HUN

London, Jan. 3o.-Here is a British
soldier who councils moderation in
the treatment Of the German people
He was for months In a German pris-
on camp at Dulmen.
He is G. G. Desmond, a writer for
the London Daily News, who enlisted
in the British army at the age of 4s
He tells how the news Of the armis-
tice came into Westphalia, and con-
tinues:
Some said that the terms were
very hard, but agreed with me when
I told them that they were made hard
in order to defeat thoroughly the old
gang and insure a lasting peace I
wish 1 felt as certain now as then
that the allies had that clean inten-
ton.
zone of the political parties, It am
afraid l cannot remember which,
published a manifesto stating that
Germany had been deceived and be-
trayed by the military party, whereby.
among other things, she had inflicted
great wrongs on Belgium and the al
lies, and that she must pay in full for
these wrongs. I do not doubt that
that Is widespread feeling in Ger
many. II. however. the terms of peace
are to be vfndictive. we shall, in turn.
be in the wrong, and the new Germany
may have better cause than the old to
hate us.
When we were fighting the kaiser.
we took pains to tell the German peo-
pie that we were fighting their battle
against their enemies. We were, in
fact. nberating the traditional dis
tressed damse1 from the clutches of
the ogre. 1t was pity that so many
of our blows fell upon the damsel. and
not on the ogre. 1t would be not only
ia pity but crime and grievous
blunder If, now that the damsel is free.
we proceed to thrash her for the faults
of the ogre.
The Germans. apart from their
late government. are not orientaIs in
tent upon deceiving us at every turn.
They say they have turned over a new
leaf. and I am thoroughly persuaded
that they speak the. truth. In business
of all kinds. under circumstances that
made it very easy for them to have
cheated me. I found them. during my
stay at Dulmen. the straightest people
have ever had anything to do with.
They think the same of u.s..