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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
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plans for their meeting which will be held immedia tely after New Years, when their newly elected officers will be installed. A large number of guests have been invited.
 A large crowd attended the song service which was held this afternoon at o'clock at the First Baptist church. The programme was well re- ceived by the audience and consisted of national and sacred music. The choir was assisted by the B. Y. F. U. chorus.
 Gift Johnson, from the |. S. s. Oklahoma, arrived in Bessemer today where he will spend the Christmas holidays as the guest of his parents Mir and Mrs F. A. Johnson.
 Mrs A. ". Starratt and J. M. Pick ems of Washington have returned to their home after having attended the funeral of their sister. Mrs. J. A. Snl- der, last week.
 N. O. Nelson of New Orleans has returned to his home after few days visit to friends in this city.
 V. NJ and Ben R. Shamberger or New York are the guests of their mother. Mrs. J. A. Shamberger, on Fourth avenue for the holidays.
 George Jones has returned from We- tumpka, where he was called by the death of his sister, Mrs. o. K. Wells.
 James Messer who was injured at one of the local industries several dave ago, was removed to his home on Sixth avenue today from the local infirm- ary.
 Miss May Honeycutt and Miss Lil- liam Roberts have gone to Gadsden, where they will be the guests of rel atives and friends during the Christ mas holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. George Honeycutt and little daughter, Matterline, have gone to Fayette, where they will be ths guests of relatives during the hoii. days.
 Miss Mary Ethridge of Washington, D. C., who has been the guest of hef brothers and sister for the past two weeks, has gone to Maplesville. where she will be the guest of her sister.
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NE WS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY GILLEN, Correspomdene

of honor. Violin and piano solos by Clustie and zada McTyiere were en- joyed as was the piano solo by Ed ward Saunders. The Sign of Distress. 70 by Miss Gladys Fuller, and the read ing, "She Would Be a Mason" by Miss Lillie May Lipscomb were excellent and were greatly appreciated by those present. A feature of the evening the impersonations and exhibitions of ventriloquism by Thomas Winburn were mirth provoking to the extreme. Hode Eastman, who possesses a beau tiful bass voice, sang, "Oh, Song Di- vine," which was greatly enjoyed. In addition to the regular officers and members of the local chapter those present were Mrs. Amy Carle. most worthy grand matron; John Moore, worthy grand patron; Mrs. Elizabeth Salter, worthy past grand matron of Alabama, all of whom made interesting talks. The quartermaster general, Thoms J. Jones, then served refresh ments
 Funeral services over the remains of Lester Lee, the 4-month -old daughter of MT. and Mrs. M Mcdonald. who died Saturday morning, at their home at Browns station, were held this aft- ernoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence. Interment was made at Pleasant Valley cemetery with Jacobs In charge.
 Mrs c. F. Abbott. chairman of the Junior Red Cross unit in Bessemer urges all who have any odds and ends of wool other than that which belongs to the local Red Cross to kind 'y donate 1t to the junior unit This yarn may be left at the local Red Cross room at 413 Realty building.
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will meet Mon- day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. B. Morton on Dartmouth avenue. All members are urred to be present as plans win be completed for the white Christmas which will be given on December 2S at the church.
 Bessemer camp No. S1. Woodmen of the World, are making extensive
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recommendations. In viSv of the hol- iday adjourn ment planned Tuesday, it Is thought at the capitol that the Pres- ident may not present his views 10 Congress until after it reconvenes Jan uary 3, but members are prepared to postpone the holiday recess should the President desire to address Congress later this week. The Newlands joint congressional committee will resume It's. general railroad inquiry tomorrow with Nevada and othsc state officials as witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The exemption board of the Fifth dis trict, which includes greater Ensley, will resume their duties Tuesday morning in purpose of acting on the questionnaires mailed out to the registered men Sat- urday. Legal advice will be oifs hand to assist in the proper filling out of the questionnaires. The questionnaires mailed Saturday were names in the first seiectmen's list, but they will continue to be mailed until all are reached. All men receiving these cards are urged to report at once.
 Motorman Cagel, who was hurt Satur- day night when the Tidewater car he was running struck a freight train at Third street corssing at Pratt City, was reported last night to be resting very comfortably at Norwood infirmary, where he was taken after the accident X-ray pictures were made of his in juries yesterday. and they are not thought serious, but continue painful.
 The Woman's Missionary society of the Ensley Methodist church will observe their annual Harvest Day" at the meet ing to be held in the church parlors this afternoon at 2:3o o'clock.
 lHe LtuieS Alu society or tnet EnSley Highlands Presbyterian church will meet at the church at 2:30
 The annual election of officers of the Missionary society of the Fairview Methodist church, will be held at the church at. 2:3o o'clock.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will meet at the church at 2:3o.
 Mrs. E. F. Beclham will be hostess to the Stonewall chapter, United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy, Tuesday aftcr- noon at her home, 24O6 Avenue H. A good attendance is desired, as the meet ing will be important.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
MANY NON-COMS AND PR|VATES ID BE COMMISSIONED Way Is Opened at Camp Wheeler for Promotions
 From Ranks SURPLUS OFFICERS OF RESERVE TO LEAVE Board Will Begin Work of Selecting Candidates for Leon Springs
 Training Camp to Begin
 January 9
By GEORGE sr. SPARKS

Camp Wheeler Macon, Ga. Decem- Der 16.-(Special)--All surplus off, cers of the reserve corps who have not been regularly assigned to some unit must report at Camp Gordon within the next few days, according 10 telegraphic orders received at the Dixie division from the war depart ment. There are about 115 of these officers in the Thirty-first division at the present time They are first and second lieutenants
 Officers considered surplus are those Included in the reserve corps and in the national army who have not been commissioned in the national guard and those officers who have been of fcred commissions in the national guard and who have not accepted. All the officers so mentioned have been ordered to report to Maj. J C. Coxet- ter, division adjutant, in the next few days
 RESULT OF ORDER
 The result of the reserve officers leaving will enable many of the en- listed national guardsmen to receive commissions and replace them. Exam nations are already on at the camp now before a board of army. officers foi recommendations for commissions.
 The board of officers at Camp Wheeler, appointed to pass upon the merits of enlisted men recommended for the officers training camp at Leon Springs, Tex, will begin work on Mon- day The board is composed of Lieut.. Col. Harry T. Matthews, coast artil- leAry corps; Maj. Carl H. Scales, 166th supply train, and Capt. W. II. Bur dette.
 The number of men selected for the training camp will not exceed IT per
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cent of the enlisted strength of Camp Wheeler. Commanding officers, how ever, have been given the authority of recommending 10 per cent for this camp. From this number the board will select the men. One and seven tenths per cent of the Thrty-first di- vision is about 400 men.
 Tn addition to those selected from the division, about dozen will be selected from the enlisted men at the base hospital, the Eighth field artil- lery, the camp quartermaster corps and the remount station.
 Those receiving appointments to the training camp will leave Camp Wheel CT for Leon Springs, Tex, in time 10 report on January g, the date Of the camps opening
 TO WEED OUT INEFFICIENTS
 A list of officers considered ineffi- cient has been filed with the eff eiency board by regimental command- CTS at Camp Wheeler and within short time the board will begin in- vestigations. Gen. Walter A. Harris, commander of the Sixty-first brigade, is president of the board. The names of the officers to be tried for ineffi- ciency have not been made known.
 ALABAMA CONVALESCENTS
 Of the 140 convalescents lHoved from
 
 Camp Wheeler base hospital to Fort McPherson hospital at Atlanta the fol- lowing were from Alabama units: Pri- vate Dewey Berrian, Battery c; Pri- vate Guy Walter, Battery D; Private Edward Pope, Battery A; Private Eli Self 116th field artillery; Private Gus F. Webb, Company C, 166th field sig. nal battalion; Corp. John B. Kfrkpat-. rick. Company F, 106 supply train; Private Henry c. Thrower Company E; Private Charles Fuller, Company H; Private Void Todd. Company D: Private James A. Keel, Company A; Private John D. Reinhart, Company G; Private Bohman Wilson, supply company; Private William Coleman, Company G; Private Charles c. Payne, cook, Company l.; Private William Chalmer. supply company: Private Willie Gregory. Company E; Private William Stephenson, Company I, 12Sd infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
FRANK GOTCH DEAD
 AFTER GAME BATTLE
Worlds Retired Wrestling Champion Dies at Home at Hum bolt, Ia-Was Al Years of Age-Acquired Title in 1904.
 Health Failed in Summer of 1916

D Moine, December e-Fnk A. Gotch, weight Humboldt He in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
CONFERENCE WILL ADJUST
WOMAN SUFFRAGE DOOMED

Disposal before the recess of the proposed woman suffrage amendment to the constitution now is regarded as impossible. A vote may be taken in the House soon after the holidays Polls conducted by the leaders indi- cate defeat of the resolution. in which event a Senate vote would not be neces ssary, though one might be sought for record and its effect on public opinion.
 The Senate tomorrow will resume confederation of the sh-Pittman coal and oil land leasing bill, which probably will pass Tuesday in further ance of the programme of legislation for natural resource development.
 INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
 Investigation by the Senate military affairs committee into the war de- partment's operations will be resumed tomorrow with Major General Cro- zier. chief of ordnance. again under examination. After two days in ex- ecutive session. it is planned to re- open the doors tomorrow. Several more days probably will be spent in the ordnance inquiry with Colonel Lewis. inventor of the Lewis machine gun, army ordnance experts and depart ment officials as witnesses. Secretary Baker will be called before the in quiry closes but probably not for sometime.
 Plans to begin inquiry into the navy's war activities will be made tomorrow by the House naval sub committee at preliminary meeting. Hea rings of departu.e,t heads, it is expected, will begin at once.
 investigation Of the sugar. and fuel shortages will be resumed tomorrow by the Senate manufacturers 'suS- committee with Claus Spreckels of the Federal Sugar Refining company re- turning to the stand
 LAFOLLETTE INQUIRY
 Another investigation. that of the alleged disloyal St. Paul speech of Senator I4aFollette. will be discussed at a meeting of the Senate privileges and elections committee next Thurs day. Arrangements for hearing former Secretary Bryan are planned.
 The railroad problem 10 being studied by many members of Congress. with All waiting Prcatdent WiIson's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
WON CHAMPIONSHIP

Gotch won the American champion ship January 27, 1904, from Tom Jen- lins, after one of the roughest matches ever seen in this country. The bout was staged at Bellingham, Wash. Gotch won the first fall and was awarded the second after Jenkins had fouled him repeatedly by applying the strangle hold and by striking him.
 Four years later the Humbold man won the undisputed championship of the woSd by defeating George Hack enschmidt. 'the Russian lion," at the Dexter Park pavilion, Chicago, in a forfeited match after two hours of gruelling wrestling. There was no fall in the match, out the invader quit exhausted after the two hours of ef- fort against a man who plainly showed that he was superior in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
CYRENE COMMANDERY

The Sir Knights of Cyrene Come maAdery No. 10. Kni&hts Templar, arc reauested to meet thls afternoon Ut i3O at the MsaOnic Tcmple for the purpOsc of attending and coEs,acts:. z the funeral serwteea 0t Sir Knight John Kelley, who died on the 1Bth in- stant at kis late Featdence, s03 North Eighteenth att<et. Full uMlform.
 ARTHUR GLEpHILL.
 cHARl.Ins ' 0h0unGAN,
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better and went to Hot Springs, Ark.
 He returned home last spring but gradually lost strength. Early in Oc
 tober he became seriously i'll in a Chicago hotel. He was removed to a
 hospital, where he was kept until early
 in November when he was brought
 back to his home.
 Since that time he had been able to leave his home only two or three times and then for only short strollA Ten days ago he began gradually to grow worse.
 Gotch built up fortune in wrestling and by investing his earnings In Iowa farm lands. His estate is variously estimated at between $200,000 and 1000, all of which represents money | made through his ability as a wrest-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-12-17
CONGRESS TRYING TO CLEAR STAGE
 FOR WAR BUSINESS
 AFTER NEW YEAR
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tuition. The resolution was adopted August 1 last by the Senate by a vote of 65 to 20. Action by the states, three-fourths of which must approve before the amendment becomes effect i've. is required in seven years by the House resolution and six years under the Senate resolution
 CONFERENCE WILL ADJUST
 If the House acts tomorrow the diff ference must be adjusted in confer ence and the conference report adopt ed by both bodies before the resolu- tioi is submitted to the states. Lively debate is expected in the House. with a demonstration by the prohibition forces which have fought for years to get action from Congress.
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The Ladies' Aid society of the Ensley Highlands Methodist church will meet at the church at 2:30.
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The annual election of officers of the Missionary society of the Fairview Methodist church, will be held at the church at 2:30 o'clock.
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The Ladies' Aid society of thes Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church will meet at the church at 2:30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
SEEKS BROTHER FOX MANY YEARS TO FIND HIM IN SING SING
Man Is Discovered by Ruse of Adve-- Using That Fortune Awaited
 Him in Home Town

New York, July 6.-Advertising that a fortune of s75000 awaited him as ruse to make Martin Sweeney. jockey famous 35 years ago on California tracks, re- veal his whereabouts, Mrs. William Me Cormick of Chicago his sister found him in Sing Sing prson servng 2o-year sem teenece for murder, it became known to- day when Governor Whitman acknowl- edged receipt of an appeal for clemency,
 Sweeney, who now is 50 years of age. has been in prison IT years. Mrs. Me Cormick had conducted search for many years, aided by Salvation Army branches in all parts of the country.
 few months ago letters were ad- dressed to the wardens of every prison in the country and when Warden Mover of Sing Sing found Sweeney among hi. prisoners the former jockey pleaded witt him not to divulge his predicament Int warden needed the request
 Then Mrs. Mccormick advertised tn legacy and received an immediate re sponse from Sweeney. Sweeneys age mother lives in Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
Other Great Loans Made
 to Great Britain and Italy

Washington. July 5.-Additional loans of s10o,o0ooo0 to Great Britain and s6o.000, : 900 to Italy today brought the total war loans of the United States. to the allies to $1,203, 100000.
 Great Britain has received s6s5Oo ,0oo; Italy, s16O,0O0,0oO; France s2lO, ,0oo, 600; Bell gian. s45, ,Ooo,O 900, and servia, s3,0oo,ooo and s10o,0oO,Ooo has been placed to Russia s credit
 Russias quota, however, has not been formally accepted, as Special Am mba ssador Bkhmetieff has not been formally ac- credited to accept the loan. The mem bers of the Russian commission called on Secretary McAdoo today for a dis cussion of the situation.
 It is considered probable that Russia will ask credit of approximately $4o0.- 00,000 in the near future in accordance with the request of the American rail- road commission which announced today in Petrograd that $375, 900, ,o0O would be re- quired to put the Russian railroads in shape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
MONARCH|CAL COUP IN CHINA WILL NOT STAND IS OPINION
Washington Much Relieved at News of Republican Activity Against the
 New Regime

l. Washington, July 5.-Belief here that the monarchical coup d etat In China is des- tined to failure was increased today by each new item of news, both official and
 unofficial, which came to the attention of the state department
 Minister Reinsch reported that several leaders who are felt to hold the coun try's destiny in their hands, have taken the field in opposition to General Chang Hsun's attempt to destroy republcanism in China.
 News of the creation of an emergency republican government at Nankin, head ed by some of the strongest men of China, with reports of active military preparations to besiege the monarchists in Peking, was received with keen in terest.
 The adhesion of many militari to the
 republican ranks is interpreted here as showing that Chang Hsun overplayed his
 hand and that the greatest gamble of his
 adventurous life will not succeed Never theless, fear is felt that he will make an active resistance with his considera ble
 military forces and that an attack by
 the republicans and possibly serious dam age to Peklng may follow. Chang prob- ably would maintain himself for some-
 time behind Picking walls, especially as artillery is lacking in China. promise is rendered doubtful by executions par ticularly that of Prince Pu Lun who though Manchu and cousin of the re- stored Emperor, has been an ardent re- publican and progressive.
 The action of Yuan Ch-jui in accepting his former post as premier under instruc- tions from President Ii from his asylum in the Japanese embassy at Peking has strengthened faith in the ultimate suc- cess of the republic. Tuan has been one of the republics strongest men, with in- fluence among the military party. On the other hand, the Imprisonment by Chang of Wang Shihchen, formerly republican minister of war, and appointed to a simi- lar post in the monarchial cabinet con firmed the belief existing here that Chang had appointed many men to office in h.s cabinet who had neither accepted nor been consulted. The imperalists had claimed the support of Feng Ewo-chanc who is in actuaity acting President of the republic.
 Chang Hsun has taken control of the telegraph wires from Peking. Dr. V. K Wellington Roo, the Chinese minister called at the state department today but had no information further than the pro- monarchial reports sent out by Chang s leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
TROOPS CONCENTRATING

Montgomery, July 5-(Special. )-Ala- bama troops who have been on guard duty in the state since war was declared began their march to the concentration camp Thursday morning and by July 70 all units of the brigade will be assembled and ready for intensive training, which will be given preparatory to embarkatio for ports in France. The First infantry regiment passed over Mobile bay from Mobile in bay boats and will hike toward Montgomery from the eastern shore of Mobile bay. The Second regiment will come from Birmingham, where it has maintained headquarters. The First cav airy will hike from the Anniston district The Fourth regiment has been In camp here nearly a week it having assembled from points in central Alabama, where it has been on guard
 Plans have been made which provide for the movement of the troops at the rate of between 12 and 20 miles a day. No unit will be permitted to make more than 20 miles a day because of the hard ships which must be encountered. The First regiment must hike more than 200 miles. The First cavalry regiment and Second infantry regiment will hike more than 100 miles.
 Sites for the regiments have been laid out in order that work may be started the moment the troops assemble. The opinion has been expressed by military men recently that the Alabama units will be kept in Montgomery and trained in connection with units of other states which will be brought to the divisional National Guard camp which the govern ment has located in Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-06
FROM 10 TO l PER CENT

The American manufacturers of fer tilizers a product which is Of vital lrn- portance in securing great American mar vests, were two or three years ago ac- customed to use from 10 to IS per cent of potash in association with phosphates, but as the price of potash rose to phe- nomenal figures, these manufacturers found 1t necessary to reduce the amount until now they have been using only about one per cent of potash in the phos- plates and other ingredients that make up the whole amount of fertilizers. Now that the German supply is exhausted, they must rely either upon the com paratively small amount Of potash se- cured by American manufacturers rom by-products, or else abandon the use ol it entirely.
 The manufacturers of chemicals are also greatly concerned over the exhaus- tion of the American supply of German potash In the past, these manufacturers used potash in large amounts for indus
 trial purposes, especially in the textie industry. When potash became scarce and the price very high, some of the chemists brought out a substitute and a rather poor one, but apparently It's use
 must necessarily increase, unless the textile industry is to be seriously em- barrasse6
 The well authenticated report from
 France that Tn Alsace there are known to be large and rich deposits of potash that may be developed and put upon the market at as low a cost as has been
 the case with German potash, was a most welcome piece of news especially as 1t
 is coupled with the assurance that, if France recuvers Alsace, the govern
 ment will at once undertake the devel-
 opment of these rich potash deposits. If
 the results meet expectations, then there
 will De shattering of Germany's faith
 in her ability to command great world trade after the War IS over because the
 world will need as Germany believes, her
 potash. and will be compelled to make
 even larger use or 1t than was done
 before the war began.