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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus Miss, January 4,-(Specia1.) slumbers this morning they found the streets and sidewalks covered with q carpet of snow. The snowfall. however, was comparatively light not having ex- ceeded one inch in depth. The weather was only moderately cold, the lowest temperature recorded having been 24.
 Tombigbec lodge, No. 12, Knights or Pvthias. has elected the following offi- cers for the ensuing six months: chan cellor commander, Clifton Goiding; vice. chancellor, Fred Hayslett preiate F. D. Ellis; master of work, Sam Wilder; keeper of records and seal, Troy Funk; master at arms. Irby Ieech; master of finance, E. A. Stanley: master Of ex- 'chequer, B. A. Lincoln; inner guard, J. J. Richards; outer guard, w. I. Johnson.
 w. H. II. Wood, an aged Confederate veteran, died at his home, o2o south Eighth street, last night, his death hay ing followed long illness. He was 'a years old and is survived by sister Mrs, Matte Patterson, and niece, Mrs. I w. Jones' Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church at ID a clock this morning. having been con ducted by the pastor. Rev. J. H. Felts and interInent in Friendship cemetery followed
 Mrs. Lillian Winfield. wife of D. Il.
 Winfield, died at the home of her pa
 rents. Mir and Mrs. k. Y, Moore. on
 College street, yesterday, her death hay
 ing followed short illness. She was 4
 years old and besides her husband and
 parents is survived by several sisters and brothers. Funeral services were held at the Moore home at 10 o'clock this
 morning. having been conducted by Rev w. l.. Duren. presiding elder of the Co lumbus district of the North Mississippi Methodist conference. after which ~tht body was laid to rest in Friendship ceme- tery.
 Gaius Whitfield and Miss Margie Hair ston were married at the home of th' brides father, l., A. Hairston. in Craw ford. Miss, yesterday. the cerenlon: having been said by Rev. J. Lundy Sykei of West Point. MT. Whitfield was for z number of years paying teller of th' Columbus National bank in this city but is now in business, at Demopoiis Ala, where he and his wife will reside l Although the democratic primary 10 the nomination of state and county off cias in Mississippi will not take. plac' until next August, candidates afe al ready entering the field and the follow | ing aspirants for local offices are off cially announced: For sheriff, c. W West ard R. J. Gunter: for chancer ] clerk. John J. piehards and J. T. Searcy ] for circuit clerk NJ. T. Stephenson; 10
 tax assessor. E. G. Hull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
285O MEN ARRIVE
 ON POCAHONTAS
Rx Associated Press

Newport News, Va. January 4.-The transport Pocahontas arrived here here tonight from France with 2S50 officers and men of the American overseas forces. Tn addition to the 126th and 33Sth regiments of field artillery, tfe tooth ammunition train and the 163rd brigade headquarters. all of the SSth division the Pocahontas has aboard 90 wounded or sick officers. 13 casual of ficers and 191 enlisted casuals. Brig adler General Foote also is said to be aboard.
 The transport Koningen Der Neder- land is due tomorrow. She is bringing the 125th field artillery regiment, num- berihg 1422 officers and men, which was with the 34th division. four casual companies. 20 sick and 20 detached casuals.
 The 3sth division Cadre. the 114th Supply train and the 124th machine gun company. all of which landed here sew eral days ago, will leave tomorrow for Camp Beauregard. La, where they were trained and where they will be- come part of the 17th division. Mai Gen. H. c. Hodges, IT,. who arrived here last week. has been assigned to command the division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05

The following letter to T. B. Perry, route 1, Blocton, is from his son, Corp Bryan Perry, in France:
 Somewhere in France, November "A My dear Father: How are you? Fine hope. Am very thankful that have the opportunity of writing you. Am feeling fine at the present time.
 We all feel as though the war Is over and let US hope 1t to be true. It has been very unpleasant for me for tho last few months. I am very thankful to say have been through the war and haven't been wounded in any way.
 "I want you to have me job for l am coming home to settle down, for l am tired of moving around. This has taught us all a lesson.
 "I am in the picked division that IS going to SGermany. We have lots or hiking to do but we don't mind that, for we will soon be back to the dear old United States of America l am the only one of the bunch that is left that joined the army when l did. feel very lucky, you know.
 Well. I will close, hoping to see the dear old United States soon. Thanking God I am still here. Your son,
 COOK BRYAN PERRY, "M G. Co.,, Sixtieth United States lnfan-
 try, American expeditionary forces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
SIX FOUND SLAIN
 IN A FARM HOUSE
By A,sociated Pres

Omaha. Neb., January 4.--Six per sons were found slain today in a farm house on Hollman's Island. northwest of Little Souix. Ia. Officers believe William Barnes. one of the dead killed himself after shooting the others with a shotgun The others killed were Will Der Johnson. a farmer. in whose homo the bodies were discovered. his wife and their S-year-old son, and Mrs. Mabel Jones. said to be a sister Of Johnson. and her baby.
 Barnes was employed on the John son farms and it is reported the mo- tive for the crime was his unsuccess- ful suit for the hand of Johnson's daughter, who is missing. Barnes Is said to have bought shotgun yester- day.
 The bodies of all except Barnes were found in their beds, having apparently been killed while asleep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05

Orable uses in the recent war. Every just mind must condemn those who so debased the studies of men of science as to use them against humanity and. therefore. it is part of your task and of ours to reclaim science from this disgrace, to show that she is devoted to the advancement and interest of hu- manity, and--pot to it's embarra ssment and destruction.
 "I wish very much that I could be- lieve that l was in some sense a worthy representative of the men of science. My studies have been in the field of politics all my life, and, while politics may by courtesy be called a science, it is science which is often practiced without rule and is very hard to set up standards, so that one can be sure that one is steering the right course
 At the same time, while perhaps there is no science of government, there ought to be. I dare say, in government itself the spirit of science that is to say, the spirit of disinterestedness, the spirit of seeking after the truth so far as the truth is ready to be applied to human circum- stances. Because, after all, the problem of politics is to satisfy men in the ar engagements of their lives, is to realize for them, so far as possible, the ob- jects which they have entertained gener- ation after generation and have seen so often postponed.
 Therefore, I have often thought that the universities and academies of sci ence have their part in simplifying the problems of political affairs. and thus assisting human life along the lines oi political structure and political action.
 "It is very delightful to draw apart for a little while into this quiet place and feel again that familiar touch oi thought and of knowledge which it has been my privilege to know familiarly , through so great a part of my life. Il I have come out on more adventurous and disordered stage, I hope that l have not lost the recollection and may 1T some sense be assisted by councils sucf as yours.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
VISITS VATICAN

ASSOcdteQ
 Rome, January 4.-President Wilson to- day was received at the Vatican by Pope Benedict.
 The Presidents arrival was announced by the master of the chamber to the Pope who awaited the President in the throne room Wherestwo gided arm chairs had been placed. The President was admitted immediately to the presence of the Pope who was gowned in white.
 President Wilson drove from the Pal azzo Del Prago. the residence of lNn- bassador Page, to the Vatican. accoih- panied by Monsignor Charles OHearn. rector of the American college. Thou sands gathered along the stseets< cheered and waved their hats when the auto mobile passed.
 As >>the President entered. the Swiss guard, in multi -colored uniforms de- signed by Raphael, presented arms. Crossing the courtyard, the presidential automobile reached San Damasco. in the center of the apostlic palace, where a detachment of gendarmes heralded it's coming with bugles and at the same time rendered military honors.
 At the foot of the grand staircase leading to the Pontifical apartment the President was met by Monsignor Canati, secretary of the Congregation of Cere- monials with four Swiss guards in full uniform and two door-keepers in their characteristic costumes
 The president and Monsignor Canati shook hands, the secretary extending a formal welcome. (, Led by "Pallafreniers ancient officials who used to hold the bit of the white mule which the Pope rode in processions, they made their way to Clementine hall. one of the largest and most beautiful in the Vatican, where |24 Swiss guards with halberds presented arms. President Wilson was met by the whole Pontfical court, headed by the Major Dono, Monsignor Tacci: the Master or the Chamber, the Grand Stewardest Commander of the Swiss guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
FIGHTING ABOUT
 KAD|SH VILLAGE
 BEING CONTINUED
Americans, Outnumbered 3 to 1, Continually Smelling Enemy-Battle Question
 of Enduring the Cold
By Associated Press

Archangel, Friday, January 5. Fighting about the village of Kadish, which was recaptured by the Ameri- can forces on December 30, is con- tinuing. The American artillery has moved up slightly and is almost con tinua1ly shelling the enemy. There have been numerous outpost ,encount- CTS in tn thick woods bordering on the Petrograd road.
 The bolshevik force outnumbers the Americans nearly three to one and Is seeking to outflank them. but the American soldiers. though tired after five days and nights of fighting ac- tivity in the extreme cold. are bear ing up splendidly. The battle is large 1y a question of endurance in the Arc tic weather.
 Now and then in the course of the fighting the Americans encounter hld- den machine gun positions in the woods or along the road. One of these held out for five hours until the Amer jeans, advancing step by step, or crawling in the snow. succeeded in flanking it.
 There is some respite with darkness, which descends at o'clock in the aft- ernoon, but the smelling at night Is making perilous the matter of the transport of munitions and provisions along the high road in s1eighs or on mems backs through the forest The Russian peasant drivers of these sleighs, stricken with fear. in some instances turned and bolted, only to be forced to proceed by American sol diers
 The American trench mortars are doing splendid work. On the Vologda railway front the bolshevik smelling continues. American patrols are en- countering the enemy in the Omega sector where it is considered proba- ble that the American forces may withdraw from the exposed positions to one of the captured villages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05

last winter in the bad weather. the loan of few cams or q truck to catch up with this set back during this bat weather. Volun- teer helpers are asked for. One of our big hearted business ment sent me a cheek this morning for s25, with this very encouraging note: I think right often of your work, as head of the city charities. l hope you are getting along satisfactorily to yourself in aid ing and assisting the worthy unfortu- nate ones
 There are more worthy poor people here than most people of means think there is. and it needs a lot of money to care for them properly-about 5000 per month. If more of these people of means will stop and think with their heart and check book, the situation will be met in satisfactory way.
 Reports are made monthly of work done and money received and spent Invitations are extended to those in- terested to investigate any or all di- visions of this work of relief Send check or help of any kind. Walter S. Brown! Armory room City hall"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05

great powers. especially those o7 President Wilson," continued the minister.
 sWe feel that America will look after the rights of small nations. The position of Serbia and the Jugo-SIavs would he desperate 1T their hopes did not rest in the principles laid down by Americn. They would be desperate because certain of the great allied powers while announcing these principles have entered Mvo opposing con yentions and understandings. Some of these understandings were di- -rectcd against Serbia.
 "Scrbia is the only nation in Flu rope which has made no treaty Of my kind with the allies. She has marched on from the first with justice as her only weapon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Funeral Services of
 Judge J. H. Miller

Funeral services over the remains of Judge John H. Miller were conducted from the First Presbyterian church yes terday afternoon. An impressive service was conducted by Dr. MacSporran and large number of local friends of the deceased as well as those of other cities attended. A large delegation of members of the local bar were present. All offices of business in the county courthouse were closed yesterday afternoon as mark of respect to the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
POPE PRESENTS MOSAIC

Rome, January 4.-Pope Benedict today presented to President Wilson a hand some mosaic reproduction of Guided Reni's famous picture of St. Peter. The mosaic was made in the Vatican grounds by the ancient mosaic factor of the Vat ican and is yard square. The mosaic has been valued at $40,000.
 r Cardinal Gasparr, the papal secretary of state, presented President Wilson with two copies of the modification of the canon law compiled by Cardinal Gas parri One copy is bound in white parch' ment and contains an autographed dedi- cation to President Wilson. The other is in red leather and bears the follow ing autograph: Homage to Princeton University from Pietro Cardinal Gas parri Vatican, Rome"
 President Wilson thanked the pope and Cardinal Gasparri heartily for their gifts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05

Such was the straightforward statement given to the Associated Press by pr. M. R. Nesnitch, Ser bian minister to France, during the course of an interview today. Dr. Nesnitch. added however, tbnt he believed the presence of the United States. which has already declared against secret treaties md in favor of the rights of small nations. assured flair play"
 So. far as the Jugo-Slavs were concerned. he said, they did not recognize the exercise of cOmpacts made by certain of the powers at the beginning of the war.
 "Serbia goes to the conference believing that affairs will be di- rected there in accordance with the public announcements of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Alabama Furnished 81,OOO Men In War on Germany,
 Adjutant General Reports

Montgomery. January 4-(Special.) )-1n report submitted to Governor Tender
 son Saturday afternoon Virgil V. Evans
 adjutant general of Alabama, shows in
 teresting figuNs of the total number of
 men furnished by the state during the
 war with Germany and also the progress
 being made toward reorganizing. under
 a different name. the armed forces of
 the state. This report shows that the
 state gave to the army alone. through
 the selective service law and the muster
 ing into federal service of eooO guards
 men, 73.S25 men. This does not include
 those who volunteered in the navy and
 marine corps Estimates place the total contribution of the state at S1.000 men.
 The figures of General Evans were taken from a recent report of L. E. Lamont, draft executive of Alabama.
 The report shows that "32 495 white registrants were inducted into the army through the selective draft law in Ala
 ducted into the army by the same pro 15,457 VOLUNTEERS
 Including the National Guard, 15 45. volunteers entered the military service from this state. The National Guard of Alabama, at the time it was drafted into the federal service, August ,, 1917, num- bered approximately e0O0 men, making a grand total of approximately 73S25 men furnished for the war by the state of Alabama.
 His excellency should remember that this number does not include those men who went from Alabama to the navy or l marine corps of the United States. Fig ures are not available showing the exact 1 number who went into these depart ments, but an estimate added to the | total given shows that approxima tely i S1, 600 men from Alabama participated 1 in the war against Germany.
 "On the classification of the 1917 reg. l istrants 30 per cent of the registrants l for the state were in Class 1. On subrnis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
MOTORMAN VICTIM
 OF ICY PAVEMENT

Charles Montgomery, motorman on an East Lake car line was painfully injured late yesterday afternoon when he fell, victim of the icy street. He had just alighted from the car and started for his home when he slipped and fell, breaking both bones in his right wrist and crushing his hand. He was carried to the Birmingham infirmaryY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Young Boy Victim
 of Open Fireplace

Frank Smith, the seven year-old son of Mir. and Mrs. D. $. Smith of North Bir mingham, was seriously burned early last night at the residence in North Bir- mingham. The little boy was playing in front of an open grate when his clothing became ignted and before as- sistance reached him his face and head had been badly burned He was car red to the Birmingham infirmary where it was reported he was resting well a could he expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Freight Handlers Still Idle
 Qv Associater Prose

New York, January 4.-Few of the 2000 freight handlers on strike here returned to work today, but with the aid of strike bearers and the embargo On export freight, conditions at the various piers and terminals have been restored almost to normal. according to an announcement tonight at re- ginal headquarters of the railroad ad- miniSfratiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
President Speeding to Paris for Opening Peace NSessiOn
(Continued from Page One)

lSOnNinuG0 ITO" fdEc OnCJ Italian troops just returned from the front, guarded the streets and marched and counter ma rched At several places along the Presidents route there was a sprinkling of American, French and British officers to give. the picture an interna tional touch.
 SECRET UNCOVERED
 Early in the day some unofficial ar engagements were made to have the Pres- ident address the populace in the Piazza venezia. This was supposed to be a great secret, and it was a secret for few minutes. It took just that long TOT word of the arrangements to spread all over Rome. In half an hour the news papers were on the streets with the news, and in less than an hour the square was blocked with such mass of humanity the American secret serv- ice men, after ones look, gasped and decided the President could not possibly get into the square if he wanted to-. 1t then turned out President Wilson knew nothing whatever of Nthe unoffi- cial arrangements
 In the meantime, while thousands were waiting in the Piazza Venezia, other thousands were packed about the Quirl- nal, hoping to catch a glimpse of the President, who was receiving visiting delegations.
 The Presidents visit here is accounted by those who have been with nlm in London and Paris as the greatest per sonal demonstration of his trip. King Victor Emmanuel, attred in general war-worn uniform, got no greater mea- sure of exclamation from his own peo- pie than did the President of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Boys Fined for Throwing
 Hard-Packed SnOwballs

Howard Gilburn and Lewis Harwood- two young boys, were fined s and St yesterday by Judge Henry J. Martin on charges of disorderly conduct. It Is alleged that Gilburn struck a woman who was walking along the street, in the eye with snowfall, painfully in1ur- ing her. Howard is alleged to have struck Lottie Evans, negro woman with a packed snowfall, injuring her and when she protested difficulty fol- lowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
VISITS POPE
By Auoeiatsd Prsss

London, January 4.-According to the Central News correspondent at Rome the interview between President Wilson and the pope lasted half an hour. Te great social problems of the day and the general question of treaties were dis cussed, while Palestine and Armenia were touched upon.
 The pope showed the President nu- merous telegrams which he had just received regarding the plight of the Ar menians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Two Transports Arrive

By Associated Fress
 Washington. January 1.-The trans ports Sagua and Cape May have sailed from France for New York and Bal timore. respectively, with few casual officers. The Cape May is due Janu- ary IA and the Sagua day later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
Confirmation Of Treaty
 Means Fight to Finish, |Is Stand Of Serbia
Serbian Minister to France Declares Country Will Not Agree to Italian Control of Eastern
 Coast of the Adriatic
Bv Associated Press

Paris January 4-"Shoud treaty secretly signed by England France Russia and Italy 1915 whereby Italy was to possession of the coast of the Adratic confirmed by the coming conference then Serbia would fight again fight the finish Serbia this become the vassal of nation She agree Italy control the territory question
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
By Associated Press

London, January 4.-President Wilson has telegraphed the mayor of Naples his regret that he will be unable to visit that city, according to Central News dispatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05

Gaston Edgar GiIes-Aged 19, died at the Lewis apartments Thursday. Funeral services from St. PaulSe church this afternoon at 2 o'clock; interment in Elmwood. The pall- bearers are requested to meet at Loy's chapel this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-05
BOARDS GIVEN CREDIP

DOAhDO LII E<AN AIeA<chE
 General Evans gives credit for the sue cessful showing of the office to the dis trict local medical advisory boards and the large staff at the state capitol. "I desire to call forcibly 'a the attention of his excellency the following personL who made this record possible for Ala bama:
 "G J. Hubbard, adjutant general; L.. F. IaMont. draft executive for Alabama {; ]. B. Atkinson, W. R. Gay, J. J. Hudson, Mary Ledbetter. Florrie Haden, Flora McC1ean Ellen Barry. Margaret Mash burn. Mrs. H. A. Bethune and Mrs. C.. H. McCall.'
 After going into details of the govern ment law which permits the organiza- tion of National Guards of the United States General Evans says: '1To date I beg to report that the following com panies with their minimum of 100 men have been completed:
 Companies A, B, and C, Third regi- ment, Birmingham; Company D, Third Regiment, Decatur; Company E, Third regiment, Selma; Company F, Third regiment, Mobile.
 '"The above named companies have re- gently been reported to the militia bu- reau and this office has been advised that an inspection officer will be pro- vided immediately, and that companies will be mustered into active service as units of the Alabama National Guard.
 The organization of one company of infantry to be known as Company O, Third regiment. one machine gun com pany to be attached to the Third regi- ment and one headquarters company to be attached to the Third regiment have been begun in Montgomery. and arc expected to be completed within 30 days The numerical strength of the National Gaurd has been tentatively accepted by this office as 600 enlisted men and l. offcers''t