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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Campaign to Be Started
 for Raising Church Funds
By Associated Press

New York, January 12.-AnnouncA- ment of the amounts to be raised by II of the IA Protestant denominations, which will start in few weeks CO., operative national campaign to obtain S20000000 for after-war needs was made today by the interchurch emer- gency campaign committee
 The amounts are: Methodist Epis- copal, s2,OO0,o00; Presbyterian, s1,15O,- 900; Lutheran, $300,o0o; Baptist. $S0o,- 900; Protestant Episcopal, S250ooo; Disciples of Christ, $125,o00; Reformed Church in the United States SllO,o00, Congregational, $1o0,000; Reformed Church in America, $7o,0o0; Evangelical synod, $33,000; United Evangelical, slo'- 900.
 Differences in the amounts, it was said are due to the fact that the war agencies of several churches already have considerable sums on hand. Other differences are due to the type of work carried on by different denominations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Francs for Soldiers Rv Associatpd prpss

Nancy, France. January 12.-By a new order issued at general headquar- ters the troops within the occupied zone hereafter are to be paid in francs instead of marks, Under the present arrangement money in marks $ brought to Coblenz from Berlin by Germans and turned over to the chiet disbursing officer,
 The pay roll of the Third army amounts to approximately 26,000,0G0 francs a month.
 Money to the amount of @0,000, 900 marks arrived in Coblenz Saturday from Berlin. this amount supplement- ing the January assessment against the Germans A total of 79,00o,00o marks has been received from Berlin toward paying the expenses of the oc- cupyinE forces. The exchange rate now is 149 marks for 100 franks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Barry Succeeds Bell Rv Associa;sd press

Washington, January 12.-Maj Gen. Thomas H. Barry, commander of the central department of the army. with headquarters at Chicago. was ordered today to, proceed immediately to New
 York to assume command of the eastern
 apartment succeeding Maj. Gen. I.
 Franklin Bell who dcd several days ago.
 General Barrys successor at Chicago has not yet been detailed. it was said today at the war department. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. now commander at Camp Funston, Kansas, has been selected for the post. but the orders will not be issued until he has decided whether he desires the appointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Automobile Thieves Busy
 Last Night and Four Cars Were Reported Stolen

Automobile thieves were again ac- tive in the city and four cars were re- ported stolen to the police department between the hours of 8 and 10 o'clock last night.
 A Hudson speedster owned by s. P. Spengin, was reported to have been stolen from in front of the residence, 1909 Twelfth avenue.
 A Buick six, belonging to w. c. Mitchell, 1000 Crescent avenue, was re- ported to have been stolen from in front of the residence, 1924 Eighteenth avenue, north.
 The next car reported stolen was a large Chandler owned by T. w. Bragen, 2211 Second avenue, the car having been stolen from in front of the First Methodist church while the owners were attending services.
 Chevrolet, owned by W. H. Baker. 2011 Twentieth street, north, was also reported to have been stolen from in front of the residence, 1881 Eleventh avenue. south.
 A week ago last Sunday night sev- eral cars were reported stolen, a mum Der of which were, stolen from in front of churches. No trace of the cars stolen last night had been obtained by the police early this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
HELP AT HAND
av Associated Press

Halifax. N. S, January 12-The Fer gensfjord and the British steamer War Fijiian were standing by the Castalia tonight, waiting for the sea to moderate The temperature was below the zero mark, with a strong northwest wind, and Ill of the ships were considerably iced- ID. It was believed probable that no at empt would be made to take off the rev before daylight unless the Castalia ippeared to be in danger of going down turing the night
 The Castalia, great lakes boat, was ut in two, sent to Quebec and put to- f ether and started for New York to be laced in the overseas service of the
 nited States shipping board. She cached Sydney safely and left on the night of January g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
CASTALIA IN TROUBLE
By Associated Prcss

Halifax, N. S., January 12--A wireless message received here tonight indicated that the crew of the American steamer Castalia, in distress off Sable Island, abandoned the vessel tonight They were taken off by boats from the Norwegian steamer Bergensfjord
 The crew of the disabled American steamer Castalia was stin aboard the vessel at dark tonight. The captain had sent an earlier message saying that the crew had entered boats to be taken to the Norwegian steamer Bergensfjord, but later he reported that because of the high seas and the rolling of the ship it had become impossible for the men to take to the boats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
RELIEVED 0F HER CATARRH Had Suffered All Her Life With This Disease, Says
 Miss Wright RELIEF REMARKABLE Can't Say Too Much for Lung-Vita, She Believes
RELIEF REMARKABLE

None among the many who have given heir testimony showing the merits of i.ung-Vita is more enthusiastic in It's ;,raise than Miss Idena Wright of 1900 First avenue, Birmingham. Ala. (Wood- awn) Miss Wright said in part:
 II have been sufferer with catarrh I'll my life and seeing the wonderful re ults my mother was getting by using [ .ung-Vita, I decided to give it trial myself, and I knew it wouldn't hurt me. m glad I did, for the relief it has given -sle is wonderful. Seems as if the medi-
 inc acted almost like charm in my ase. and I feel like an entirely differ nt person. I give this testimonial with
 le hope that it will cause some other ] oung lady who is suffering with this
 isease to become well. and really l
 mt say too much for LungVita-it' $ | le best medicine I ever saw"
 Your druggist or dealer should handle i Jung Vita, but if he has not as yet sut in supply. write Nashville Medi- inc company, Nashville, Tenn, for a
 rec booklet telling about Lung Vita Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
DWELLING HOUSES
 2 DAMAGED BY FIRE

The residence of F. A. Freeman, FIJI Hilder avenue, caught fire about l2 o'clock yesterday and was practically destroyed before the flames could be ,extinguished. The damages were esti- mated at $500 to building and furni ture.
 The residence of A. c. Stephens, 732 Twentieth street, west, was badly dam- aged by fire, the, damages being esti- mated at $500.
 A dwelling occupied by Mrs. Iisen situated on the corner of Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, caught fire late yesterday afternoon and damages esti- mated at S100 were reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
LUXEMBURG A REPUBLIC

Paris, January 12.-A republic has
 been proclaimed in Luxemburg. Grand
 Duchess Marie has withdrawn to her
 chateau near the capital
 Metz, Saturday. January n.-(Ry the
 Associated Press. .)--Luxemburg was pro.
 claimed republic on Friday, when the
 Grand Duchess Marie retired from the capital, taking up quarters in chateau nearby.
 The chamber held an excited meeting, the clericals quitting the house in a body.
 For sometime there has been consider ! able agitation in Luxemburg of a repub- lican tendency. A dispatch from Metz, January 10, said a large crowd had par
 aded in front of the palace in Luxemburg requesting the abdication Of the grand duchess and the proclamation of a re- publis. The dispatch added that com mittee on public safety had been ap- pointed.
 Previous advices were to the effect that Grand Duchess Marie Adelaide had decided to leave Luxemburg owing l to the unfavorable political situation. | The Grand Duchy of Luxemburg is l bordered on the north and northeast by Rhenish Prussia, on the south by AL 1 sace-Lorraine and on the west by the 1 Belgian province of Luxemburg. | The grand duchy is presided over by
 the Grand Duchess Marie Adalaide, who
 was born in 1894.
 ! By the treaty of London of 1867, Lux emburg was declared neutral territory
 and it's integrity and independence were | guaranteed. At the outbreak of the pres ent war, however, the Germans passeo
 through Luxemburg in their invasion ol Belgium, notwithstanding the protests ol the grand duchess.
 Luxemburg has an area of 99S square miles and a population of nearly 3OO,OOO | General Pershing recently visited Lux
 emburg and was cordially greeted by the | grand duchess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Large Audience Hears
 Conservatory Music

The complimentary concert given by the Birmingham Conservatory of Music at Cable hall yesterday afternoon was greatly enjoyed by the large audience
 in attendance. Nearly every seat was occupied.
 Mrs. Stephenson, soprano, and Miss Beatrice Tate, piano, featured the pro- gramme, and each acquitted herself with distinction. MT. and Mrs. Gussen. principals of the conservatory, expect to give Sum- day afternoon musicales frequently
 during the season, but there will be none next Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
BODY OF CARPENTER
 FOUND IN WOODS
Assistant Coroner Dobyns Is lnveSti- gatng Death of E. J.
 Hunnicutt

S. D, Dobyns. who is acting as assist ant coroner. and County Detective M G. Sm'th, are Investigating the death or E J. Hunnicutt carpenter, whc re- sided in this city. whose body Was found in the woods about mile from Shades creek bridge, Saturday after noon late. The mans body was badly burned and had the appearance or nav ing been dead for sometime. Ihe re- mains of wood fire was in evidence A small hand bag was found near his body, containing few papers, but nothing that suggested foul play was found. The body was turned over to Johns
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Officers of o. R. c. Divisions and
 Auxiliaries Installed Yesterday

Joint installation of the officers of Divisions 186 and 334, Order of Rail road Conductors, and the ladies' aux diaries was held yesterday afternoon al the Fraternal hall. The meeting wo S attended by the members and their families and was interesting and en- joyable throughout Following the iE- stallation a social hour was enjoyed and refreshments served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

Berlin, Friday, January 10. D. m.-(By the Associated Press.)-Members of the Ebert -Schsidemann government tonight reiterated their determination to put down the revolution in manner that would prevent further insurgency on the part of the cohorts of Haase- Ledeoeur and Liebkneoht It was stated also that the government would insist on the com plete disarmament of all political fac- tions not identified with the government The attempts of the Spartacans to reacn compromise is regarded with sus- picion by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Negro Woman Cut

Ethel Watson. alias Ethel Harris, a negro woman, was carried to the Hill- man hospital in a serious condition, and Lillie Byrd negro. was lodged in the city jail charged with assault with intent to murder as the result of cut ting affray that took place at 140S First avenue. north, late last night. The in jured woman was carried to the hospi- tai in the police patrol wagon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Roosevelt Memorial Services
 Sy Assnclated PreSa

Washington. January i2.-Memortai services for Theodore Roosevelt were held today in the churches of Washing ton ministers. priests and raeois Iay:ns tribute to trs memory of the former President. Se-.,ces also were held oy the Young Mems Christian association at Liberty Hut, where several members Of Congress cpoke.
 Bishop Harling of the District of Co lumbi1 diocese. conducted the services at the Episcopal cathedral at S:;labans, the corner stone of which was laid by Nr Roosevelt when he was President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
BOLSHEvIKI THE OBSTACLE

The bolshevik coup which forced Rus sia to the edge of an abyss has tenn porarily prevented the solution Of these problems But construction is pro gressing with rapid steps and bolshc- yism must disappear. Concentration of power in the unification of local govern ments is taking place.
 This programme of national regenera- ton has united all sane elements. In full accord with the majority ef Rus, sians who are struggling for unity and the sovereignty of the country against those who oppress the nation, the com mittee at this solemn moment, when the destiny of the peoples of Europe is be ing shaped, will seek to protect the na- tional interests of Russia until the time when the Russian government shall be recognized"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
GOVERNMENT IN CONTROL

London, January l2-All reports from Berlin. including dispatches coming di- rect iron, that city, indicate that the government is now directly in the ascendant. The troops, who after a brave show at the outset. repeatedly have shown themselves accessible to Sparta can persuasions, have now apparently arrayed themselves definitely and de- cisively on the side of the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Americans Tax Free
By Associated rress

,es.s SatureAy, January n.-Th' Fnrrch government. through its cornuhs .s, for Franco American affairs, an -ounced tonight t.e,t or'cars and 'n"n or The American expedit;ouary forces would be exempted from customs duties and registry, liquor, wine and luxury taxes.
 For the officers the exempt an amounts to 243 francs a month for period of four months. In the same period exempt ion for the men is 54 francs month. At the conclusion of the period an officer may be exempted for a total of 9I2 francs ,aud an enlisted man for 2l6 francs.
 Each officer and enlisted man will be provided, with book of coupons aggre- sating the amount of the exmptions Merchants will accept the coupons in lieu of the payment of taxes.
 Miss Mabel Gillespie of Boston has been elected vice president of the Mas sachusetts state federation of labor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
RESCUE SHIPS NEARBY
 Rv Assnciafed Prexs

Halifax, N. &, January 12.-Rescue ships arrived today in the vicinity of the American steamer Castalia. drifting help less off Sable Island The Norwegian steamer Bergansfjord reported by wire less that she was standing by, but that the heavy weather has made it impos- sible up to late this afternoon to launch a boat to take off the crew of the Castalia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
League of Nations
 Last on the List of
 French Programme
Continued from Page one)

and fix the basis of the organization of the new international relationship, real izing the principles for which the peo- pie had fought. A league of nations he said, can be founded only by the peace treaty which should contain the prin- ciples to govern a league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 12.--Weather Ala bama, Mississippi: Fair Monday and Tuesday; mild temperature. , Florida: Fair Monday and Tuesday; moderate temperature.
 Tennessee, Kentucky: Fair Monday and probably Tuesday; mild temperature.
 South Carolina, Georgia: Fair Monday and Tuesday; rising temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
DEATH TOLL INCREASES

Buenos Aires, January 12.-The com mander of government troops officially reports 25O dead and TOO wounded as result of the strike riots in this city.
 The ranking naval officer, discussing this report, said: If you double it you would be nearer the real casualty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
LOYAL TROOPS BACK
 EBERT IN HIS FIGHT
 TO CONTROL BERLIN
,Continued from Page One

a,-out which the Berliners are interested.
 Tne publishers of the newspapers seized by the insurgents are wondering over ndep4nification for the losses of the week and about the damage to their newspaper plants, but the government apparently is little concerned about this minor result of the activities of the Spartacans,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Mapping Aerial Route

Monroe. La. January Kidnapping an aerial mail route from Dallas. Texas. to Montgomery, Ala, two army airplanes. under the command if Lieut. NJ. H. Tay- Tor. arrived here late today. The flight will be resumed Monday, with stops planned for vicksburg, Jackson and Meridian, Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
KARL PLAYS SAFE

Berlin. Saturday, January l1.-The so- cialist Vorwaerts, which is being printed in another plant than it's own. says 1t learns that Dr. Karl Liebknecht. the Spartican leader, has sent his family to Switzerland. It argues sarcastically that the communist leader, while expounding tho advantages I'd blessings of a bol- snevik era for the Germans demon strates the belief that his own family is better off in a country where order is main tained by a "bourseoise and cap itahstic government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
DEATH TOLL HEAVY
 1 IN ARGENTINE RIOTS, LATE REPORTS SAY
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thus far have prevented a repetition Of the Ruenosl Aires disorders.
 At the he>headquarters of Molinoff the po- lice seized large quantity of pamphlets printed in the Russian language.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
WILSON VISITS DELEGA GATES
 Qv Associateh Pre.u

Paris, Saturday, January 11.-President Wilson went to the headquarters of the American mission at o'clock this after noon and remained in conference with the American peace delegates for nearly two hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
COUNCILS FIRST MEETING
 By Associated rTess

Paris January 13--The supreme inter allied council met at 3 o'clock this aftnT- noon at the ministry of foreign affairs. Those present were President Wilson, the American Secretary of State Robert Ian sing, Premier David Lioyd>George and Foreign Minister A. J. Balfour or Great Britain. Premier Georges Clemenceau and Foreign Minister Stephen Pichon Of France, Premier Vittorio Orlando and Foreign Minister Baron Sidney Sonnino of Italy and Marshal Foch, Georges Ley gues. French minister of marine; Etienne Clementel. minister of commerce, and Louis Loucher, minister of industrial re- construction.
 Today's meeting was chiefly interesting in it's personal aspects-the bringing to- gether for the first time in contact of the worlds best known statesmen, who are now the guiding figures of the con- gress The scene as they assembled was one of unusual activity
 The day was dark and raw, and the statesmen arrived at the meeting place in heavy wraps The usual Sunday calm across the Seine was interrupted by the great crowds which lined the Quai d'Orsay, anxious to pay tribute to the notable figures concerned in the world s most dramatic function. Batteries of pho tographers and of moving picture ex- perts were drawn up flanking the en- frances of the foreign ministry. Lines of soldiers and other guards preserved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

Mrs. Julia vfgo-Aged 72, died at the home of. her daughter, Mrs. Annie Carney. fO0o Thirteenth street south last night Funeral services will be announced later. She is survived py two sons. w. H. Vigc and F. J.' vigo. and five daughters, Mrs Annie Carngie, Mrs w I. Grubbs, Mrs w. A. Ohara. and Misses Mary Vigo ana lTeressa Vigo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
STREET FIGHTING IN HALLE
 Qv Assnciafed Press

London, Saturday, January 12.-The sit uation in Halle, one of the most impor- tant railway functions in northern Ger l,hny. was reported yesterday as critical. 1iachine guns were mounted on several buildings and street fighting was ex- pected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at ', p. m., January F, 1919:
 Highest temperature .-....,........... ol Lowest temperature ......,---....''.. Si Mean temperature ........-........... AS Normal temperature ..-..........''.-. 70 Defeiciencv in rainfall since Jan L.. 122 Pairfau .,.... 0 Total rainfall since Jan. f.......... 2.7S Excess in rainfall since Jan. l. ..... ee Relative humidity z a. m....t.....'- i-
 10 noon 54
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

States army transport Tuckahoe, said she was leaking but expected to be able to make this, port without difficulty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

British scientists have succeeded in preserving soap bubbles intact for more than month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

Cody Abereromb bie--Aged 12, died at the family residence. Songo Mines, Saturday morning. Funeral servlces were held from the residence yester- day afternoon at o'clock, Inter nent in Pleasant Valley cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13

Doris Lucille Johnson - Aged II months, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. E. Johnson. died at a local infir- mary yesterday afternoon The re- mains will be sent to Tallapoosa this morning by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
FOCH FIRST TO ARRIVE

Marshal Foch was the first of the high
 plenipotentiaries to arrive. He came al 2 o'clock, and finding himself in the van of the delegations, he waited in the vestibule The generalissimo was dressed in a very heavy field coat. He wore boots
 with spurs On his uniform he displayed
 the insignia of his rank.
 Soon after Foch came Robert Lansing,
 the American Secretary of State, ac-
 companied by his military aide, who was followed by MT. Frazer, counsellor of the American embassy, who is now attached to the person of Colonel House.
 At just 2:45 D. m. President Wilson limousine swung up to the entrance The President was accompanied by Mrs. Will son, and was greeted with "Vive Wil- son." With the President and his wife were Admiral Grayson, the President physician As he alighted President Will son lifted his hat to Mrs. Wilson, who drove away with Admiral Grayson. President Wilson wore a dark suit ana overcoat and silk hat and carried large leather portfolio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-13
ATTACK WILL HELP CAUSE

Washington, January u.-MesSagtS $ 't-
 ceived today by the Polish bul eau here
 from the Polish national committee at
 Paris said that Ignace Paderewsl<i was
 increasingly confident that new Polish
 coalition ministry would be formed and
 the government placed on stable basis
 Officials of the bureau feel that the
 attack on MT Paderewski by the bol-
 sheviki will strengthen his influence
 among the people of Poland and result
 in redoubled efforts to rid the country
 of bolshevism.
 Polish officials in this country hao
 feared that an attempt on the life of M |.
 Paderewski would be made by the boi-
 sheviki as the object of his mission was
 to set up a strong representative gov ernment.
 MT. Paderewski himself was said to have been fully aware of the personal risk he took in visiting Poland. According to the messages today from the Polish committee at Paris, Mir. Pad erewski's personal relations with Gen e1al Filsudsli head of the present Po- fish government, are on a satisfactory basis.
 Mr. Paderewski made it clear to the military dictator that his opposition Vas based solely on the all-socialist character of the cabinet General Pilsudski had or GaniZed.
 ALL TO BE REPRESENTED "Under the programme which Nc Paderewski has suggested" said state | ment by the Polish bureau, the min | ;>try will be built with four representa- l tives from Prussian Poland, four from I Austrian Poland and eight from Russ!ar Poland, the socialists in Russian Poland | to have four seats, and the other parties | to have four.
 ! MT Paderewski has also advised Parls ] that the programme for the feeding oi 1 Poland is now being worked out in War saw. and in other sections. He has been l advised by the Paris committee tha the Polish immigration in America ha' united with the Jewish joint distribution | committee in the contribution of $2.' | 800. .oG0 food cargo which is shortly to sal from New York to Danzig and whlct
 will be distributed by Herbert c. Hoover l aides.
 | "The Polish national committee at Parl' ernments that steps must be taken to curl | ernments tht steps must be taken to curl 1 the activities of the Ruthenians wh' are killing the women at Lemberg, wht are now serving their guns with theil 1 brothers, and fathers. Reports to Una effect have been reaching Paris. It II explained that the Ruthenians are refus ling to recognize the right of the Womef | to defend their homes and to assist II | military maneuvers and are k1lilnk al l who fall into their hands.