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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Jefferson and Birmingham Are Asked to Furnish
 Fifteen Bricklayers

Montgomery May 15.-(Special.) )-Ap- portionment of the call for skilled men among the various counties was made Wednesday by Adjt.-Gen. G. J. Hu5- bard on instructions from the provost marshal general. The men may volun- teer until May 20 and are to be entrained June l. Registrants may volunteer, ana if not enough volunteer, the draft wlli be used to supply the number desired.
 The apportionment of brakemen, flag. men and conductors to report to Camp Meade, Md, is: Butler, l; Calhoun, 1; Lawrence, 1; Lee, 1; Morgan | Pickens, l; Shelby, 1; Talladega, 1, and Walker, 7. These are only white of Class l.
 The appordionment of engineers and firemen IS: Bibb, l; Chiffon, |; Clarke, 1; Franklin, 1, and St. Clair, l.
 The apportlonment of veterinarians is: Calhoun, l Chambers, 1; Clay, 1; Conc cuh, ]; Coosa, 1; Lee, l Morgan, 1; Pike, !, and Talladega, l.
 The 20 bricklayers, negro, are appor- tioned as follows: Greene, 1; Marengo, ;; Montgomery, 1; Mobile, 1; Monroe, !; Jefferson county, ,; Birmingham, 10,
 The call for negro carpenters and helpers is: Barbour, 1 Tuscaloosa. l: Jefferson, l: Marengo, 3; Colbert. ?, and Mobile fCity) 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Another Big Ordnance
 Plant May Be Built by
 the Midvale Company

Washington. May 15.-While nego-
 tiations for the construction of another great ordnance factory for the gov ernment are in progress published re- ports that a deal for the building of such a plant by the Midvale Steel com pany had been concluded, were said today at the war department to be un- true. The project is still under dis cussion but has not yet reached point where an announcement can be made.
 The plant contemplated would be designated primarily, it is understood, for the construction of heavy howit- gers. the rt-barreled guns now used in field operations and for coast de- lenses. The new plant would be sup plementary to the Neville Island ord- nance factory to be built by the Uni ted States Steel company, where long range. long -barreled, heavy cannon are to be the principal output
 Details as to the cost of the howit ger factory are not available nor has any intimation been given as to the site selected for the location. Since it is to be a permanent part of the na- tional defense system, however, it will not be placed within 200 miles of the Atlantic coast That distance has been fixed by the general staff as the minimum requirement to protect the plant from possible enemy operations off the coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Alabama Good Roads Association Indorses
 Wilson's Administration

Mohi1e May Especial )-The Aia- bama Good Roads assoclatloii "'.o Tri-State convention here today uhahi-
 ,ousIv indorsed President Wilson ana war acts of the administration.
 The motor truck parcel post deiiv- erv and the placing of all money earned bv this branch of the postofflc' department of the United States lo the federal good road fund for the uP- keep of modern highways of the couh- try as recommended by James l. BIakeslee, fourth assistant postmaster general of the United States, in an ad- dress today before the Tri-States con- vention of the Good Roads association, was unanimously adopted.
 Judge W. F. Skeggs of Albany, Ala. Cliff Williams of Meridian. Miss, J. D. Smith of Orlando, Fla, secretary of Eugene A. Smith of Tuscaloosa, Ala member of the Alabama highway com mission, President John Craft of the association and Secretary J. A. Roun- tree were named as a committee to confer with MT. Blakeslee. The com suit being that congressional delega- tions of Alabama and Florida will be asked by the highway commission to urge the passage of the plan to turn back to the federal aid department of roads all money earned from the mot or parcel post delivery system after the expenses are paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Robt. H. Mangum Made
 Grand Chancellor of
 Knights of Pythias

Montgomery. May 15.-(Special. )-Robert H. Mangum of Selma was elected grand chancellor of the Alabama Knights of Pythas at the closing session of the grand lodge tonight, succeeding H. l.. Gwin of Anniston, who became past grand chancellor. All other officers of the grand lodge were elevated one posi- tion with the exception of the grand master of exchequer and grand keeper of records and seal.
 The only contest was for grand outer guard. T. M Dix of Decatur was elected over $. S. Johnson of Anniston. The oth- CT officers promoted follow: J. B. Ry- lance Of Montgomery to grand vice cham cellor, Col. Allen Crenshaw of Andalusia to grand prelate, w. H. Weakley of Florence to grand master at arms, Capt. Hugo L. Black of Birmingham to grand inner guard.
 As Captain Black is stationed in Cali forna a special dspensaton must be obtained before he can be installed at a special meeting.
 J. G. Bloch of Mobile was elected su- preme representative as the successor of F. w. Lull of Wetumpka, deceased. MT. Bloch will serve the unexpired term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Dressing for the Danger Zone

Tn the Woman's Home Companion Margaret Deland gives this amusing pie ture of a lifcboat drill in the danger zone
 we were really funny sight: Chill dren enfoded in life preservers from knee to chin. fat ladies squeezed into
 the cork jackets so that their arms stuck out like the wings on roast chick lens. Thin gentlemen, winding the sur 1 For the Lords sake!' cried a slender. elderly nan. can't somebody take a reef in this contraption? Two very fore handed, serious persons had brought with them queer sort of inflated non : sinkable costume. They waddled up on deck and took their places beside the 1 boat which was to be their 'en cas de | rahar rdonement du navire.'
 | The walrus and the carpenter some body whispered in my ear and then
 shortled maliciously when the purser said courteously: No such suits could -----.--- An Ancient Exemption Formula From the Christian Herald.
 /, Jesus shows how often ritualism ac- tually defeats the purposes of religion. He uses an example that was familiar the word "corban.' which means "ocn- secrated," ove- anything. he was free from the cb' . tion to use it for or
 dlnary purposes. even if he changed his
 mind about giving it to God! So if an
 ungrateful son said "corban" over his wages he was exemtped from helping l to support his mother, even though he did not give the money to the temple. of course. originally the practice meant
 that an offering, once vowed. was
 sacred an dexempt from conflicting
 claims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
RECORD-BREAK|NG
 CLASS TAXES THE SHRINE DEGREE

Two hundred and forty "unregene- rate sons of the desert'' were conducted across the hot sands to the temple of Mecca al the big ceremonial session of Iamora Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, held at the Jefferson theatre last night, This is said to be the larg- est class in the history of Zamora temple, and included candidates from all sections of the northern part of the state There were also a number of soldier candidates from Camp Me- Clellan
 Not only was the record broken in regards to the class of candidates, but the attendance at the theatre was the largest at any ceremonial held nefc The playhouse was crowded to it's ca pacity and it is estimated that fully 2V00 Shr1ners visited the theatre dur ng the evening. In addition to, the local members there were nobles from all parts of the state and from ad- Joining states, and many "foreien" fezzes were in evidence.
 Proceeding the ceremonial session a banquet was held at the Tutwiler. where the candidates were required to nut on war paint" and other regalia for the edi- heatlon Of the initiated. The session at the theatre lasted until midnight and 1t IS reported that the candidates got all that was coming to them and then some.'
 Oficers of Zabora temple are
 F. C. Shepard, Jr. illustrious potentate; J. h. taeineke, iilustrious chief rabban; M. G. Hubbard, illustrious assistant Rabban; J. B. Bethea, illustrious high priest and prophet; Eli Shortridge, il- lustrious oriental guide w. T. Lathem illustrious treasurer; Charles J. Geohe- gan, illustrious recorder; Ernest Mat thews, first ceremonial master Dr. H. C. Crelly, second ceremonial master; George Hays, marshal; George F. Wheelock, cap tain of the guard; w. H. Woolverton outer guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
J. R. FOSTER RESIGNS
 AS DEPUTY CLERK

John R. Foster, for three years dep uty clerk of the circuit court, has ten dered his resignation, effective June 1, at which time he will remove to Orr Vile, Ala. to become general mana ger for Dunaway & Lambert this company operating bank, general store and a large stock farm
 Previous to his connection with the circuit court Mir Foster was emplo ed by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, and the Yeatman t& Baugh company During his term in the circuit court Mir. Foster has made himself well liked by all who have come in contact with him and he has many friends in the city who have ex- pressed their regret at his departure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Cowboy" Weston Will Play to Ladies at
 Local ParlOrs Tonight

Having run of 52, Cowboy Charles Weston. former worlds chain pion pocket billiard champion, took an easy game from Hugh Jennings at the Lyric Billiard parlorsf last night by a score of 100 to 32. The game scheduled to be played at the Suo- way parlors was postponed on dc- count of the Masonic parade. It will be played this afternoon at 4;30 o'clock. This is to be a three -cush ion match.
 Weston will meet strong local player at the Burdich parlors this aft ernoon at ? o'clock and tonight at 8 o'clock he will again meet Movg ent who defeated the cowboy in the first match at the Greenwood Cave Tues day evening. Tonight has been des- ignated as ladies night, and special arrangements have been made for the comfort of those of the fair sex who wish to witness the games. Eighty per cent of the proceeds of these matches is donated to the local chap ter of the American Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Anthracite Coal Now Is Barred From "A States
 on Fuel Board Order

Philadelphia, May 15.-Instructions is sued yesterday by the anthracite commit tee of the United States fuel adninistra- tion increase from 19 to 24 the number of states to which shipments of anthracite are barred, except upon special permits. The states are Alabama, Arizona, Ar kansas, California, Colorado, Florida. Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana. Mississippi. Montana, Nevada, New Mex ico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon. south Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah. Washington, West Virginia and Wyom- ing.
 In none of these states is anthracite regarded essential. The purpose of the order is said to be to gain more anthra- cite for consumption in the other sections of the country dependent upon it for fuel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, May 15 - Special. )-R. Searcy Dement,, who died suddenly on Monte Sano Tuesday night, after walking about two miles up the mountain after his car had gont in trouble, was a veteran of the Spanish-American war. He Twas first lieutenant of the Huntsville company in the First Alabama infantry, and was held in highest esteem both as an officer and as man. He was a well known associated with the firm of Harris, Cort- ner & Co. Surviving him are his mother. Mrs Corneia C. Dement, sister. Mrs NJ R. Moorman of Huntsville, and sister, Mrs. Harry Shepler of Philadelphia. He was apparently in the best of health and the news of his sudden death was a great surprise to friends
 A warrant charging forgery has been sworn out by J. E. Pierce. editor and publisher of the Huntsville Times, against his advertising manager E. M Webster. Webster came to Huntsville nearly a year ago with high recom- mendations from Texas and Arizona and made many friends. His friends claim he will be able to justify himself in the fact of Pierce's charges. The warrant has not ben served as Webster is not in the city. Webster handled a large busi- ness for local merchants and his trouble has caused sensation. He was last seen late Monday boarding a train going to- ward Nashville.
 
 The sheriff's race is warming up. Frank G. Hereford, who held the office one term and was succeeded by the late Robert Phillips, has announced himself as candidate and others are expected in soon. among them being at least one other ex-sheriffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Selma Citizens to Honor
 Memory of Lieut.. Mevlin

Montgomery. May 15.-Patriotic citizens of Selma have arranged for the erection of granite boulder to commemorate the ed States navy the first Alabama naval officer to lose his life in the war with Germany. Lieutenant Mevlin was aboard the United States ship Alcedo. which was torpedoed off the cost of France Novem- Der ,, 1917, by a German U-boat. Tn, contract for the bouiders erection was let today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
YOUNG RUSSEM IN
 SERIOUS CONDITION

J. D. Russem, white boy of l3 years, living at 219 South Eiyton street, West End, who was struck and run over by an unknown automobile Tuesday night at First avenue and Fifteenth street, was reported to be in a serious condition by the Hillman hospital authorities this morning At the time of the accident the boys name was thought to be J. B.
 Russell, but this was corrected yes terday morning The car which struck young Russem has not been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Sibert to Washington

Charleston, $. C., May 15.-Mai. Gen, W. L. Sibert, commander of the south eastern military district announced tonight he had been ordered to re- port for duty in Washington. He will leave for the capital tomorrow. 4put did not say what his new detail will be
 No announcement was made as to who will succeed General Sibert as departmental commander. a command he has held since his return from France last fall
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
AMERICANS DECORATED

The Americans decorated with the war cross were Capt. David Peterson Of Bonesdale, Pa, Capt. Norman Hal Lieut.. Charles Chapman who is miss ing, Lieut.. Edward V. Rickenbache" the former automobile racer, and Lieut.. James Messner.
 Captain Peterson met two Boche monoplanes north of Foul and inime- diately attacked one of them, which after receiving stream of American bullets. crashed in flames. Peterson then turned and attacked the other which started to dive to escape the deadly fire.
 During the dive wing of the Ger man machine gave way and It also crashed to earth.
 Peterson arrived at his field from his victories just in time to receive with his companions the cross of war with the palm for previous deeds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
sIGNALMEN IGNORED

With the American Army in France, May 15.-Maj. Richard Bo1er Paddock, of the signal corps, has been recom- mended for the war cross Recently under terrific fire, he made an inspec- ton of the wire communications which was not expected of him because of his rank. He discovered the wire cut by the enemy and repaired it. being wounded in the leg while doing it. He is a native of Wyoming.
 Sarert. ". E. ConnelI of Pittsburg,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16

Pa, and Sergt. H. R. Webb of Monroe. Utah, signal corps, have been awarded the war cross for conspicuous bravery in repairing wires under heavy shell fire and gas attack. Both are in the hospital
 There was a general movement be- hind the German lines today, perhaps owing to heavy casualties inflicted by the American artillery. The activities were above normal, the weather being ideal The French brought down a German plane in flames early this morning back of the American lines.
 Capt. Kenneth Marr of California met single enemy biplane north of Pont-a-Mousson. He maneuvered so as to get between the sun and the enemy and then attached. The Ger man took a dive and the American followed suit Soon the enemy ma chine wobbled and fell to the earth, leaving trail of smoke
 Late in the day two lieutenants fly ing in the same field attacked four enemy planes. Their guns damned, however. and they had to abandon the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Dent Introduces Stringent
 Bill to Protect Camps

Washington. May l5-Chairman Dent, of the House military commit tee, today introduced war depart ment bill prohibiting immoral places within any distance of military can,,,s of areas that the Secretary of War may deem necessary for the welfare of inc army. The measure provides a maxi mum penalty of one year in prison and a fine of s1000 or both.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Wooden Ship Launched

Houston, Tex, May 15.--The wooden ship Basco was successfully launched from the yard of the Universal Ship building company near Galena tonight in
 the presence of officials and employees of the company The Basco is ship of $500 tons of the Ferris type of construction and built for the emergency fleet corpora tion. She is sister ship to the Nacog- doches, which was launched on April C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Surrenders to Officers

Nashville, May 15.-Daly Cothron. a farmer, surrendered this morning to the sheriff of Macon county and was bound over under bond of $7000 on charge of killing W ill Miller, who was found fatal Fly wounded Monday morning near Hoss- ley's store. Mystery surrounded the killing, partially cleared by the surrender of Cothron. Both families are wealthy and prominent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Negro Selectmen Arrive at
 Tuskegee for Training

Montgomery, May 15.-A detail of 3s0 negro soldiers of the national army, detailed to receive special train ing at Tuskegee institute, reached that school today, where army officers had preceded them to arrange for the work. The training to be given will embrace mechanics largely as well as wood workers, the Tuskegee plant being adapted for such purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
GERMAN STATEMENT

Berlin, May 15.--tVia London )--The official communication from general headquarters today reads:
 North of Kemmel attacks were com pleteiy successful and resulted in the bringing in of 120 prisoners. We made an attack when troops were being re- lieved and cost the French sanguinary losses. The artillery duel in the Kemmel region remains intense.
 Early in the morning in connection with French thrusts, fresh infantry en- agreements developed there.
 Between the Lys and LaBassee canal on the Scarpe and Bear Bucquoy. the enemy artillery was lively, especially dur ing the night.
 ''We made a short thrust between the the British lines on the Bray-Corbie road and held the territory gained against twice-repeated and strong coun- ter attacks
 Lively artillery activity continued for the support of the infantry Near Vil- lers- -Bretonneux, on both sides of the Luce and the Avre, firing engagements have repeatedly revived. On the western bank of the Ayre the enemy attacked our lines near Castel. He was repulsed with heavy losses.
 Our airmen yesterday shot down five enemy balloons. We have dropped num- erous bombs on Calaiux and Dunkirk. as well as the munitions depots in the rear and railway establishments of the enemy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Watterson Is Better

Louisville, ky, May 15.-Reports that Col Henry Watterson. who recently sub mitted to an abdominal operation, had suffered a relapse and was in critical condition, were denied this forenoon. It was said MT Waterson's progress had not diminished and that he would be able to leave the hospital within 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
BAR ASSOCIATION
Lawyer Luncheon at the Civic Asso-
 citation Cafe Today

Vasser Allen will make the address at the regular weekly luncheon of the Bir-
 mingham Bar association to be held to- day at the Civic association cafe The
 luncheon will commence at 12:45 and all
 members of the bar are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16

One of the American reconnais- sance airplanes late yesterday after noon from an altitude of about 400 yards fired with a machine gun upon German trenches in which there were a number Of the enemy.
 The indications today pointed to the possibility that the American biplane which suddenly dropped out of the clouds yesterday, killing the two men in it, was shot down by an enemy machine, for it was established that the engine of the biplane was running at full speed when it hit the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. May 15.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and, Mississippi: Fair Thursday and Friday; little change in temperature.
 Georgia: Fair Thursday, slightly warmer in interior; Friday fair and warmer. F
 Florida. Local showers Thursday and probably Friday except generally fair in northwest; warmer Thursday in northwest en
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair Thursday and Friday, little change in temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
AyIAToRs DECORATED

With the American Army in France May 15-American aviators today shot down three German planes in the Toul sector.
 Five American aviators were later decorated with the French war cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Germans Lay DolUn. Heauy Barrage Fire On American Sector
Pershing's Men Were Ready For Infantry Attack Which Did Not Develop as Expected
 tors and Signal Corps Men Win Crosses
By the Associated pres.

With the American Army France May 15A heavy laid by American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
Austrian Attacks on Italian Line Fail; Fighting Is Bitter

Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy May lS...(By the Associated Pres.)-En emy groups continue their attempts te approach Mont Corno and reopen th. line of advance through the Val Arsa but are repeatedly repelled by Italian batteries.
 The details of the capture of the noun. tain by the Italians show that the fight ing, although carried out by small groups was very bloody. A battalion of Austrian Il Jaeger troops advanced in three col umns. One succeeded in gaining a foot hold in the Battasti canyon, but a bav- onet charge cleared the canyon and firmly re-established the Italian posi- ton.
 The officer commanding the Arditi di- rected the operation until thee rest of Mont Corno was taken
 While royal brigade was drawn uu this morning for review, on receiving the medal of valor fleet of Austria n airplanes made an audacious appearance, flying over the field. The brigade main- taned perfect steadiness and the cere- mony continued while the intruders wheeled overhead until driven off with out having done any damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16

mates considerable territory and for this reason it has been a thorn in the flesh for the ambitious Germans It is be- leyed that they want it to facilitate their next attack in this region, which bids fair to come before long.
 A renewal of the German offensive on a big scale has so far not materialized There has been an increase in the hos tile artillery fire at numerous points from the northern to the southern end of the battle front and a break in the present Hull may be expected at any time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
FIGHTING ON HILL A

With the British Army in France, May 15-(By the Associated Press. .)-Hard fighting continued today in the neighbor- hood of Hill A, north of Kemmel, which was stormed and retaken late yesterday by French troops. This much- disputed elevation has changed hands tmany times recently, but the French were still hold- ing the Germans off at o'clock this afternoon.
 Thus this little rising ground from tbe vaterlogged Flemish plain about It has suddenly come to occupy an import ant place in the annals of the fighting in this section of the front. although thus far it has never been even dignifed with a name other than that contained in the figures indicating it's height
 It's value lies in the fact that 1t dom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-16
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