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cantonal government still prevails In some parts
Of Switzerland, and these Landsgemeinden con-
troll local legislation as well a. the fiscal matters
Of the districts In question. 1t 10 significant that
the open air parliament persists In particularly
mountainous group Of neighboring cantons and
indicates the strong eaven Of the rites Of democ-
racy instituted by three Of these districts which
lnaugurated the first confederacy Of the Alpine
States.
1t 10 not surprising, then. that the late Albert
Welt OF Zurich. celebrated Swiss painter,
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air parliament o, the eighteenth century-the
attire OF that period lending itself admirably
to the purposes Of decoration. while perpetuatins
the story OF the rugged life Of the years long gone
Then the mems knee breeches, white stockings.
silver buckled low shoes, red waistcoats. white
shirts and hats adorned with gsyly colored bands
made such an assembage vivid. while the attire
OF the women was gayer still and gave just that
much more warmth to scene that had snow
clad mountain slopes for background.
In the middle panel stands forward the Horn
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chose to represent Landsgemeinde at Inter!
walden when he was commissioned in 1908 to
prepare canvas for the large wall In the cham
Der Of the Council Of States in the Federal
Palace at Berne. Weti did not wish to visualize
. single historical event he preferred to depict
the unique characteristics Of the traditionally
democratic meeting Of the people. where every
citizen Of voting age enjoys equal privilege and
shares In common duties
For the sake Of color and an artists Joy In
composition, Welti elected to picture an open
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Above
Lucerne, the beau
tiful. W here the
medieval and the
modern stand side
by side. Does the
Dance of Death"
painted upon the
ceiling of one of
its famous bridges
gather q new mean
ing now for the
predominating citi-
zenry of German
SPeeCn!
To left
Basel has more to
boast of than big
ness, for besides
being Switzerland's
largest city 1t is the
country's c h | {
commercial a n d
banking centre. The
lowered building is
Basel's town hall or
Rathaus, erected in
1903.
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The history Of Switzerland teens with the
records Of valiant men and . sturdy people who
have stood for freedom with unialtsring courage
many times In the face Of desperate odds. Their
cause has rested upon the sure foundation Of
their rugged Alps and their inspiration has been
drawn from the vastnsss Of Gods open air. No
wonder, then, that In the centuries gone the
people chose to hold their parlaments out under
the sheltering trees that oil the world might
know their wishes and see them unafraid.
To-day this ancient method Of eecting the
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blower" sar5ed in 'e
the canton OF unie''
to call the people ea'.
That there might oe
posted at TIE app'''
meinde cantoa' IAe "'
is still an en'.osed ''
to Alemann!t sa"~''
tury. At Ur'rr"N '''
by Welti in ,ar aH' g.. :,
the buddinr a''" ;
mountains u'l"'.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
MAUDE MARIE COSTELLO
To Help Housewives Produce Better Bakincs

It is with considerable pleasure we announce that a series of articles, pre- pared by Maude Marie Costello, treat ing on domestic science, will appear in early issues of this paper.
 We suggest that our readers take particular care not to miss a single one of this series of intensely interesting and vitally important articles.
 They should prove of immense worth to every woman-as they deal directly and intelligently with the problem of raising the standard of living and at the same time lowering living costs.
 Miss Costello is one of America $ foremost domestic scientists. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago and Lewis institute. She is a teacher of domestic science in the public schools. She has conducted many ex- haustive cookery experiments, and has brought to light many facts of great importance to every housewife.
 In. the high circles of domestic sci ence her word is accepted as law
 Herbroad '.nowledge--her extensive experiences and the results of her ex- periments as set forth in her articles will no doubt enable many of oui readers to make big savings in house hold costs-to conduct home manage ment along more successful and sci- entific lines-and to supply their tables with more healthful and nutritious foods.AAdv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
AUTAUGA COUNTY
 AIDS RED CROSS
Recent Instances Show Attitude of People of the County Toward
 the World War

Prattville, December 11.-(Specia1) )--Au- tauga county is on the way toward raising it's portion or assignment for the general fund of Red Cross work. As a sample of the spirit of the people of this county about doing their duty in this regard an instance or so will tell the story better than words. At a meeting in Independence last Saturday eight peo- pie were present and nine memberships were secured for this work another ex- ample is where one man took out a membership for himself and all his chill dren and two grandchildren.
 J. A. Jackson, a prominent citizen of that burg, also took out membership for himself, wife and all his children, in- cluding little Mildred, his six-month- old daughter. At Evergreen church Sunday 20 persons attended the meeting and g memberships were placed In this was that of w A. Overstreet, who took out one for himself, one for his wife and one for his daughter Nora Overstreet, the last mentioned being only three months old.
 The citizens of Autauga county are waking up to the importance of this work as well as other work to win the war, and their full duty will be done. The hearts of her citizens are in this war to win it. and they are willing to make any sacrifice necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
USE CHOCOLATE CAKE TO DEMON STRA TIE
 COAL MINING PROCESS
Blanchard's Address to Kiwanis. Club very Entertaining and
 Instructive

C. NJ. Blanchard delivered a splendid address at the Kiwanis luncheon yes terday at the Southern club, which was largely attended Mir. Blanchard repre- sents the Jeffrey Manufacturing com pany which manufactures mining ma-. chinery.
 A large chocolate cake was used by Mir. Blanchard to illustrate how coal is mined, the different layers of the cake representing the various coal seams He spoke of the first mine locomotive, which was manufactured by the Jeffrey company in 1880, and Is still in use
 Capt. H. E. Gallup of the coast artil- iery and Lieut.. R. F. Lussier. members of thee Tub, will leave tomorrow for service and as this was their farewell meeting they were shown much atten- ton.
 c. IT. Nesbitt. state mine inspector, was a visitor at the luncheon. The club decided to donate to the community Christmas tree fund, which is being pushed by the Civic association and oth- CT organizations of Birmingham.
 The Kiwanis luncheon next week will be held on Monday at l o'clock instead of Tuesday on account of the meeting of Mir. Rushton's army at the Tutwiler or the regular meeting day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
MEANS CASE MAY REACH JURY TODAY
Pistol Expert Fires Weapon in Court Room to Prove
 Absence of "Smudge"

Concord, N. C.. December 11.-Evidence in the case of Gaston B. Means, charged with the murder of Mrs Maude M. King. was almost completed when Cabarrus county court adjourned tonight at the end of the sixteenth day of the trial. The defense had rested it's case with the right to call two witnesses who could not i be on hand today and the state had only few more witnesses in rebuttal
 Mrs. Julie P. Means, wife of the de- fendant, and Capt. w. A. Jones, pistol expert of the New York city police de- partment, were the principal witnesses today The former appeared for the de- fense and demonstrated to the jury how she could inf1ict upon herself a wound similar to that which caused Mrs. Kings death. Captain Jones testified for the state and gave it as his opinion that it would have been physically impossible for a person to self-inflict a wound such as killed Mrs. King.
 Over vigorous protest and an excep- ton to the courts ruling by the defense, Captain Jones was allowed to fire in court the pistol with which Mrs. King was shot to demonstrate to the jury that
 
 "smudgea on the hand such as the de- fense claims was found on Mrs. King 5 hand. The officer detailed various ex- periments he had conducted in firing A pistol at animal skin, hair and into 8 calfs head. When held as close as six inches to the calf's head, the pistol dis charged burned the hair and powder stains were visible when the revolver was fired at a distance as great as 16 inches.
 Mrs Means was entirely at ease when on the witness stand and answered ques- tions directly and distinctly. She handled without tremor the pistol from which the fatal shot was fired and showed the jury how she could discharge the weapon when holding it at arms length to one side of her.
 At adjournment of court tonight so- licitor Clement said he expected argu- ment to the jury to begin before the noon recess tomorrow. He would not forecast the probable time the case would go to the jury but it was generally be- lieved that it would not be before Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
Government to Acquire 22O0 Acres As Against $40 in
 West Sheffield
MORE THAN 1000 MEN
 ALREADY EMPLOYED
Exceptional Opportunity Is Offered to H0usebuilders to Help Supply Great
 Demand in Tri-Cities
By H. FoNTAINE LITTLE


 Sheffield, December 11.-(specinl.) It is no longer conjectured matter that the government will utilize the lands lying in East Sheffield for it's extensive cyanamid works in the de- veIOpment of which it is stated ESQ., c00,0O0 will be expended.
 Definite steps have already been taken initiating the work which fs in- dubitably indicated by the cOnstruc- tion of railroad trackage leading from the local yards of the Southern md Louisville and Nashville railroads and extending to the ramparts of the East Sheffied location.
 A contingent of officials represent ing the federal government and oth- CTS are already here. The same ef- fective preliminary steps are ping taken in East Sheffield toward the building of the governments cyanamid plants as were taken in West Sheffield where rapid organization of the nec- essary forces recently began construc- tion of the governments synthetic am- monia nitrate plants.
 In comparison, however, and indica- tive of the. magnitude of these vast governmental developments, an acre. age of 220o acres of land will be &C., quired in the East Sheffield section, whereas $40 acres sufficed in West Sheffield.
 More than 1000 workmen are now employed at the works in West Shelf field and in consequence Sheffield is filled to overflowing with people. In the work to be done in East Sheffield it is estimated that fully 1000 cot. tages and werkmen's houses would be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
NEWS OE ENSLEY

As Ensley shivers in freezing wealth CT shortage of coal promises to visit the district unless the weather mod crates soon. The snow and slush ol yesterday made deliveries slow and local retailers have enough orders ahead to keep them busy until Fri day Some dealers have stopped talk ing orders, as they think it fair that the customer try to get his order filled where he can at the earliest date pos sible. It is feared that many people, especially negroes, are suffering from lack of fuel.
 A number of grades from Bush School, Ensley's largest primary and intermediate school, have suspended work for the past two days on ac- count of the lack of proper heating fa- cilities. This building has given trou- ble for sometime and it will be abol- ished when the Ensley grammar schools are consolidated in the new building, to be erected on Avenue l.
 The announcement of Dr. W. B. Holmes voluntary offer to go to France in the inteerst of the Young Mems Christian association is received with much interest in the Ensley and Fair field district, he having been pastor of P1unket Memorial church at Fair Held the greater part or tn1S year. Dr. Holmes sss4 this pastorate to begin his duty as religious director of the Y. M. c. A. work at Camp Wheeler, where he has done a wonderful work. Dr. Holmes work lover there" has not been given out, but is generally known that he will leave with the next de- tachment from Camp Wheeler. 2
 Royal Arch Masons, No. 120, will hold a special meeting at the Masonic tenn pie this evening at 7:30 o'clock for the purpose of conferring the Mark Master degree. All Royal Arch Masons are in l. vited to attend.
 Red Cross unit No s1 will meet at the Elks' clubrooms at 10:3o o'clock. At F o'clock H. S. Meade will speak on the Christmas Drive for Red Cross Mem- bers."
 The Ensley Highland Red Cross unit will hold an all-day session with Mrs Harry Hillhouse.
 The Thread of the Story club will meet with Mrs. J. F. Kent 2510 Ensley ave- nue. Thursday afternoon
 The Cosmus Literary club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. Moog, 1716 Avenue G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS
 ASSOCIATION MAILS SEALS TO SCH OILS
Letter From County Superintendent Baker Accompanies Each Lot of
 Red Cross Boxes

The Anti Tuberculosis association of Jefferson county has mailed Red Cross seals to all city and rural schools and each pupil is expected to dispose of at least five of them.
 The seals were sent with letter from County Superintendent N. R. Baker urg- ing the teachers to cooperate with the Anti Tuberculosis association in the sale of these seals. Tn this manner 1000, 900 school children will be reached and plans are being made to have them organize each school with the teachers at the head of the organization.
 The Central High school has organized and they expect the sale of seals this year to eclipse all others.
 The pro rata fixed is 10 seals per capita, black or white, old or young. This slogan has been adopted by a num- Der of other counties in Alabama and is sure to meet with great success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12

immediately occupied here if avail able.
 All of wh, n rather indicates that not less tan 10,000 people will be To- cated he' and employed in building this gigantic industry. which, as a war pe- riod necessity, must be rushed to com pletion.
 Perhaps no place in the south ever offered such an inviting opportunity in house building and other enterprises as is presented in and around Sheffield to- day. The people of this city and vicinity fully realize the possibilities these huge developments are creating. Every effort is being made to effectually cope with the situation, which is difficult because of the extraordinary demands which have so suddenly been thrust upon the Tri-Cities community.
 Sheffield has become attractive to the investor and the workman alike and both find useful opportunity here The important e.-ents taking place in Shef field are bringing in people from far and near.
 These conditions are expected to gath CT still greater force since the unwonted period of industrial enterprises have be- gun presaging for the future unparralled prosperity which will ramify and effect not only the whole of Alabama but the entire southland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
WILL ADVANCE s2,OOo,ooo
Money Goes to Bethlehem Company
 for Munitions Contracts

Washington, December 1.-Two mill lion dollars will be advanced by the war and navy departments to the Bethlehem Steel company ons muni- tions contracts because of the com. pany's difficulties in obtaining funds from private sources to expedite de- liveries.
 Under the law the war and navy departments may advance up to 30 per cent of the amount of a contract In order to insure the contractors fin- ing the order This is possible, how ever, only on certain recent fixed price contracts made with the Beth lehem Steel company, chiefly for. >ord- nance, and it does not cover long standing orders made before the en- try of the United States into the war
 The government already has made large advances to the Bethlehem and other companies on contracts made on the cost plus a percentage of profit plan. e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
NEW POINT IN LIQUOR CASE
Defendant Claims He Checked Trunk On Pass

Mobile. December 11.-(Special.)- Judge R. T.. Erwin of the United States fed eral court in the case of Glenn Potter indicted on a charge of bringing liquor into Alabama from Louisiana, held that a person cannot buy intoxicants any where outside of this state and bring them into Alabama by putting them in trunk and checking them.
 It was charged that Potter transported dquor from New Orleans to Brewton When arraigned the defendant filed a plea fin bar to the indictment, claim ing taht he went to New Orleans from Brewton on a pass and there purchased whisky. later checking the trunk con- taining the liquor on his pass. He claimed that this was not a violation of the law. The demurrer to the plea sub- mitted by District Attorney Pitts was upheld.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
MEAL AND
 NO SUGAR IN THE 2 BREAD FOR CAMP
Ohio Boys at Montgomery Wondering Why This Is Called "The Sunny
 South"

Montgomery, December u.-(Special)
 Expert bakers in charge of the Camp
 Sheridan military bakery are making ex- periments with a view to the produc- ton of satisfactory bread without the
 use of sugar and with the mixture of flour and meal.
 The bakers Tuesday were busy figur- l ing the relative food values of flour and meal and expressed the opinion that a bread almost the regulation product can be produced with the use of 15 per cent of meal. If this can be done, 47,000 pounds of flour will be saved each month. At present 3So0oo pounds of flour is. needed each month and the bakery is producing 1s.Oo0 pounds of bread each day.
 Ohio soldiers awolse Tuesday to find their tents sheathed in ice and many during the day asked why the southern states were called "The Sunny South" Little outdoor work was done, but the time was spent in the delivering of lec- lures by American. French and British officers. The officers declared this week had shown the Ohio soldiers what they
 might expect when they reach the fight ing front and said the division has been we'll paid for the inconvenience suffered by the cold weather.
 The regiment of engineers suffered more than any other unit. It was away from camp and was using shelter tents at night. It is constructing a roadway from Camp Sheridan to the Elmore coun- ty rifle range, which will shorten the distance about six miles.
 Preparations have been completed for the reception of Gov. James Cox of Ohio when he arrives to spend the holidays With the division. monster celebra- tion will be held in a large building within the reservation and addresses will be delivered by officers in welcome while Governor Cox will respond. All bands of the division will unite, while a chorus of 5t0 voices will be heard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
THE BIRMINGHAM AoEHERALD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER F 1917

treatment of Have Heart" The story
 Is built upon the fractured romance of a pair of newly geds, who impulsively de- eide to elope for a second honeymoon upon the eye of their divorce The fun fr fast and furious. but golden thread of treu love runs through all the amusing complications There is much charm, vi- vacity and graceful movement in the cc cn- trasting scenes of the lingeries section in a big department store and the fashiona- ble lounge room at a seaside hotel at Blueport, R. l. Among the musical hits of Have a Heart" are: You Said Some thing" Napoleon Daisy" Honey moon Inn" "The Road That Lies Re- fore" Bright Lights" I'm So Busy" Have a Heart, 'Samarkland," and My Wife-My Man" a wonderful love song The big cast of singers, comedians and dancers is reinforced by beauty chorus that is up to the high singing standard always assured in Henry w Savage musical play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
HOTEL MEN HERE IN
 ANNUAL CONVENTION
Entertainment Planned for Visitors Today-Luncheon at Hillman
 Hotel, w. N. Driver, Host

The semi annual session of the Ala bama Hotel Mems association was held yesterday at the Hillman hotel and a number of prominent men of Alabama addressed the meeting. The welcome address was made by Commissioner J. R. Hornady on behalf of the city of Birmingham, telling the delegates he was glad to habe them here in con- vention. The response was made by |C. B. Taylor, president of the associa- tion.
 The local hotel men will entertain the delegates and visitors with an in- teresting programme today, luncheon being served at the Hillman by Man ager w. N. Driver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
Harris Goes Into
 Ordnance Department

Vernon Harris president of the McVay Seed and Floral company, left yesterday for Fort Oglethorpe. where he will go into training MT. Harris enlisted in the ordnance department of the United States army. He is well known and very popular in Birmingham and will be missed from his place of business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
PERSONAL

George Harvill. one of the best known young machinists in the Ten nessee company's shops at Ensley. leaves for Chattanooga today to go in training for the army aviation corps He enlisted few days ago and passed his examination in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
At Loew's Biiou

F One of the most popular bills of the season Is offered at Boews Bijou today Five high-grade Loew vaudeville acts, known by reputation everywhere, includ- ing an impersonation novelty act by those artists of the stage Beth Chalis and Eddie Lambert, which is clever throughout. This act Is exceedingly pop- ular. Smith and Kaufman, in an orig inal humorous song and comedy sketch, "A Midnight Occurrence" make decid- ed hit with the audience.
 The Archie Dunbar Trio ably prove their versatility in many odds and Ends" Swain's rats and cats are not only highly entertaining, but education al Walter Clinton and Julia Rooney. with their clever lines and steps, soon win everyones applause. There is a complete change of programme tomor- row, and bill that will please all Is promised. The Mutual weekly pictures are still continuing in their popularity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
The Quininc That Does Not Affect
 

Because of it's tonic and laxative ef- feet Laxative Promo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing ner- vousness or ringing in the head. There is only one Promo Quinine." E. w. GROVES signature Is on box. s30c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
Joins Y. M. c. A. Forces

Decatur, December 11.-(Special) Baynard l.. Malone of Albany has been selected as one of the 12 men from Alabama to go to France and do work for the Young Mems Christian asso- citation lover there" MT. Malone has accepted and says he is ready to go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
At the Lyric

A bill of entertainment that is thor oughly pleasing from start to finish is the offering for today at the Lyric. There are five high-class Keith vaude- vile acts, including an original and highly entertaining sketch by Austin Webb and company, Hit the Trail,'' showing the aftermath of a sermon by an evangelist. This sketch is full of clever lines, with a good sprinkling of comedy. Other acts are Allen, Clifford and Barry, a trio of pretty girls in clever musical act: Jimmy Vasson and the Sherlock Sisters present musical comedy revue that is pleasing; Bowman Brothers en- certain with a blackface turn, and the Four Athletic IIartfords close the bill with a sensational comedy gymnastic act that is full of snap and cleverness. The Mutual weekly pictures are a fea- ture of all the Lyric performances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-12
PLANT EXPLOSION
 GERMAN DISASTER
Blowing Up of Munitions Factory Co .,arable With Very Serious
 Military Reverse

London, Monday, December 1o-Ger- many suffered disaster comparable with very serious military defeat in the explosion last month which de- stroyed the Griesheim Chemical Works near Frankfort-on- -the-Maine, one of greatest munition factories in the world. according to a statement issued today by the press bureau, It is said to be impossible to reconstruct the works dur ing the war. The statement adds that sooner or later Germany must show her fighting fronts the effects of this stag gering blow.
 The destruction of the Griesheim works by an explosion on November D was reported in Zurich dispatch on the following day.