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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
! | LEADER DISMISSED

Vladivostok. Friday, December 6.-(By the Associated Press. .)-Admiral Kolchak, the anti bolshevik dictator at Omsk, has issued orders deposing General Sem enoff, the anti bolshevik military lead CT in Siberia, from command of the Fifth army headquarters at Chita and dismiss ing him from the service. The grounds for dismissal were interrupting communi- cation and jeopardizing the Siberian ar my. Colonel Valkov was named as Sem enoff's successor. and orders were given him to arrest Semenoff.
 This was Admiral Kolchaks reply to the ultimatum of Semenoff that Kolchak should renounce the dictatorship on penalty of the formation of rival dic- tatorship by Semenoff in the eastern provinces.
 Colonel Valkov is reported to have ar- rived at Irkutsk with troops bound east ward. At Japanese headquarters it is said that it is purposed to avert at any cost clash which would be calculated to disrupt railroad communication.
 A bolshevik prisoner train which was turned back from Nikorsk has reached Tsitshar Out of the 800 men on board, 250 were i'll with typhoid, dysentery or the grippe while eight others were in- sane The railway administration has issued orders against the unloading ot any of the prisoners within the bound ary of Manchuria. The train will pro ceed to Chita
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
BANKS CAUTIONED AGAINST EXPANSION ON LARGE SCALE

Washington, December 9-In caution ing banks against seeking great busi- ness expansion and profit making follow ing the war, the federal reserve board in a statement today said these activi- ties ''must for some time to come be subordinated to the general welfare Some banks, the statement said, recently had drawn too heavily on the reserve banks for redscounts to cover promotion or business expansion which really were not essential to the community welfare.
 Conservation of bank loans, their re- strictions to necessary enterprises, and the liquidity of banking resources must continue, the board declared, and it will be the duty soon of reserve banks to re- sume their pre-war function of regulat- ing the flow of credit through modify ing interest rates. This was interpreted as meaning that the reserve board will approve increases in rediscount rates for longer term loans, with great resulting influence on business interests.
 Reduction of loans on war paper the boards statement added, lis a prob- lem to be at once faced by the banks and their members, for the transition period will unquestionably involve new and large needs for credit and capital. Today banking and credit imitation is general, while there has been far reach ing alteration in the distribution of gold A gradual redistribution of the gold SUD- ply is therefore to be looked for as one of the features of the financial future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
Hubbard Bross & Co.'S Letter

New York. December 9.-The mar ket was quiet; slightly under Saturdays closing prices Further liquidation from Japanese interests at one time caused quite sharp decline. but this cotton was taken in part by the trade and in part by speculation. which felt that in an open market some recovery could easily take place on the publication of the government estimate of the crop, which is due on Wednesday. This may easily prove to be a correct view, al- though we would remind the trade that their last estimate in October was for Il. 800. 900, exclusive of linters. subject to weather conditions in the fall. The To- cal feeling. however. is that the re- port will be taken as bullish. There are ,rumors also of some announcement in Washington, presumably in connection with exports. which will be in favor of the market. We know nothing about any such announcements, but the re- port had some influence on today's mar ket. In broad sense we see little change in the general situation except that there should be better demand on declines in an open market than there was in partially tlosed one.-Hubbard Bros. q Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
SYLACAUGA

Sylacauga, December Especial. )-The daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. J. Rowland was bitten by a mad dog on Thursday. The head of the animal was sent to Montgomery and Dr. Castleman, the fam fly physician, has received word that there is unquestonable evidence of hy- drophobia; the child is being treated in Montgomery
 Mr. G. M. Harris has received notice that his son, Taylor Harris, had been killed in France recently.
 As Christmas is approaching the sell CTS of wildcat whisky are getting bold, Chief Persons is on the lookout for them. He arrested an old offender who was fined by the mayor $100 for violating the law.
 MT. Ernest Smith has received informa- tion from the government that his stn, Ernest, had been killed in France.
 Mir. T. J. Knight, age 60 years, died at his home and interment was made in the Marble City cemetery. Rev. MT. Fleming conducted the funeral services.
 Mrs. N. S. Smith, age 76 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs E. s. Spraberry, and interment was made in Macedonia cemetery. Rev. MT. Aldridge conducted the funeral Pneumonia caused her death. The deceased leaves seven children and many relatives in sorrow.
 Mr. Floyd Brown, well known citi- zen, died on Friday. Dr. J. M. Thomas conducted the funeral services. He leaves a wife and eight children, also father and mother.
 Mrs. Mree Walker age 81 years, died Her remains were carried to Alexander City for interment. Death was caused by old age and recent severe cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
Ne1Us of Bessenaer
MRS. H. L. BANS, Correspondent

Bessemer, December 9.-(Special 1.-The city council met at a called meeting this afternoon at o'clock for the purpose of discussing the influenza situation rT@ matter was discussed pro and con for two hours, but no action was taken
 pr. Bowling, county health officer, was present and addressed the council at length He stated that the solution of the situation called for more wisdom than any one person possessed, and that Judgment should be rendered only after study of all the facts
 pr. Bowling disp,ayed a chart illus trating the fluctuation of the death rate in Birmingham since the first appearance of influenza, and gave it as his opinion based on previous experience that noth- ing was gained by the former closing of public places, and advising the coun- ell against expecting any benefit from the closing of schools, churches and pub nc gatherings. He read several tele- grams from various cities in the United States, which had been received today, in which the health officers cf the re- spective cities expressed an opinion cor roborating his in regard to there ceing little benefit to be derived from a closing ordinance
 The health officer strongly advised tTla wearing of the gauge masks as the best precautionary measure that had Deen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
IDEAL WEATHER AND
 BIRDS PLENTIFUL
 AT FIELD TRIALS
Many Entries at Annual Derby at Hayneville-Prominent Sports
 men in Attendance

| Montgomery. December 9.-The annual l field trials of the Continental Field Trials club started early this morning at Hayne- vile with seven braces being run in the all-age stake, with four braces and a bye to be run tomorrow.
 pr. M. B. Wall of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Lee M. Moody of Bessemer, the judges, called the first brace at o'clock a. m. and from then until sundown the trials were on with large gallery of spectators following. The weather was ideal and birds plentiful. Square Edge" Louisiana BilI' and "Conscript,'' a son of the famous John Proctor found two bevies each and handled them to perfec- ton. Under present plans the derby will start sometime tomorrow with 36 entries and at least 25 starters.
 Among prominent sportsmen attending the trials are Dr. F.. R. Bolton, New York, and F. l.. Hadkins, Tottenville, N. Y, president and secrtary of the club; Dr.. A. Ten Broeck, Mclean, III. j; F. c. Lockhart, Indianapolis, Ina; E. T. Bradford, New York; J. M. Wakefield, Sf elbyville, Ky; F. s. Collins, Atlanta, and A. F. Hochwalt of the American Field,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus, Miss, December 9-(Spe- Meridian, who is field worker in Mississippi for the federal employ ment bureau, was here recently for the purpose of making arrangements to secure local cooperation with the war department in it's effort to obtain em- ployment for soldiers returning from France. While here he was in conference with Julius Marks, secretary of the local employment bu- beau. Mrs. Elvira Beard, head of the home service of the Lowndes county Red Cross chapter, and others and it is planned to make a survey of the sit- uation throughout the county with the view of having returning soldiers giv- en their former places swhen they reaEh home.
 D. F. Mccullough, chairman for Lowndes county for the Christmas Red Cross drive. has named the following vice chairmen to superintend the work in the various small towns and rural communities throughout the county: Prairie. c. W. Evans; Artesia, Gaius Bush; Mayhew, C. A. Pilkinton Craw- ford. G. W. Hairston; Mount Vernon. W. D. Reeves; Caledonia, c. w. West; Rural Hill, B. G. Hull; Woodlawn, j.. R. Vaughan; Dunbar, F. M. Vaughan; New Salem, Miss Jennie Lee Brownlee F. P. Phillips is vice chairman for the city of Columbus and the work among the negroes will be supervised by Tom Porter Harris.
 Mrs Emma Longnecker, who is trav : cling from Morriston. N. J., to Wyo- ming in an automobile. recently passed through Columbus. Her only compan- ions are two dogs. an Airedale and a Great Dane, the latter dog being one of the largest and handsomest animals of this breed ever seen here. Mrs. Lonknecker relies on these dogs for protection, and declares she has no fear as long as they are with her.
 As the annual meeting of the North Mississippi conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, which was te have convened at Clarksdale Wednes- day. was called off on account of Span- ish influenza and only meeting of the executive committee will be held, Rev. w. L., Duren, presiding elder of the Columbus district, will be the only local minister in attendance. Two changes are expected in the local dis trict. as it will be necessary to name successors to Rev. s. l.. Pope, who re signed as pastor of the First Method ist church in this city to. go to France as Y. M. c. A. secretary, and to Rev. D. w. Babb, who has served his ailot- ted four years as pastor of the Meth odist church at Crawford. The last general conference adopted a resoiu- tion making adherence to the four-yea- rule optional but it is said that Bishop Kilgore. who is to preside over the coming meeting. will adhere to 1t in making his appointments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
ON TRIAL
 IN FEDERAL COURT
Plea of Not Guilty Entered by Congressman-Elect and
 Four Co-Defendants

Chicago, December 9.-Victor L. Ber- ger, congressman elect from Milwau- kee, with four co-defendants, was today placed on trial in the federal district court before Judge Landis on a charge of violating the espionage act.
 A plea of not guilty was entered by Attorney Seymour Stedman for all the defendants. Berger, Adolph Germer, na- tional secretary of the socialist party; Irwin St. John Tucker, an Episcopalian clergyman; William s. Kruse and J. Louis Engdahl, socialist propagandist Before the noon recess District At torney Charles F. Clyne had completed examination of 12 veniremen and ten dered the panel to the defense. MT Clyne defined the offense charged against the defendants as conspiracy in violation of the espionage act by ob- structing recruiting or enlistments ir the United States Military service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
CONTROL
 OF ROADS URGED
Judicious Regulation Rec commended by Railroad
 Committee of Bankers

Atlantic City, N. J., December 9.-Pri-
 vate control of railroads with judicious
 regulation was advocated in the report
 Of the railroad securities committee of
 the National Investment Bankers as-
 sociatiofi in session here today. The
 pre-war plan of railroad regulation, the
 report declared, was a failure, and the
 roads should not be returned to their
 pre-war status without providing re-
 lease from the "burdensome conditions
 under which they have heretofore oper-
 ated.
 Continuing, the report said:
 Any plan of future government con-
 trol should eliminate the conflict of con-
 trol between state and federal bodies. "The Sherman antitrust law and state antitrust laws in their application to transportation should be repealed in the interests of efficiency and economy, be- cause such laws are unnecessary under proper governmental regulation. Any plan of government control which increases operating expense and regu- lated income should assume responsibil- ity for adequate earnings and sustained credit
 We may further add that the alter native of government ownership which is being proposed by some as the best solution for the difficulties presented In the opinion of the committee, does not offer the measure of relief demanded. According to reliable authorities the records of government ownership the world over show decreased efficiency, in- creased expense, lessened initiative, DO litical interference and economic waste. sFurtherrnore we find nothing in the
 experience of our country in the field
 of public ownership which encourages
 the hope that we can profitably extend
 this sphere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10

found by the medical profession, and stated that the masks had been thor oughly tested by government experts and in places under federal control. Mayor B. c. Jones read a report of deaths from influenza and pneumonia since No vember P, that had been prepared by ". O. Bishop, Bessemer health officer, giving the number as 55. Mayor Jones stated that he was much concerned about the situation and had consulted the va rious physicians of the city, the majority of whom thought that conditions did not justify the closing of public places
 Alderman N. B. Parker expressed him self as being frankly alarmed over ex- istins conditions and moved that the council pass their former closing ordi- nance, but received no second to his motion. Alderman W. A. Simmons moved that the council give unanimous consent to the passing of an ordinance mak- ing it compulsory for everybody to wear gauge masks in public, but a dissenting vote failed to pass the motion. It was then decided to defer action on the matter until later meeting.
 The Wednesday Music club will meet Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Miss Lena Hatcher on Fifth avenue. A full attendance is requested by the president.
 The many friends of Mrs H. P. Wis dom will regret to learn of her death at her home in West End. Mrs Wisdom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
List of Americans
 in German Prison
 Camps Is Announced

Washington, December 9.-A list of American soldiers in German prison camps was announced tonight by tine war department. It includes Lieut.. William S. Cousins. 715 Cleveland street Lake Charles, La, who is located at Camp Karlsruhe, and the following en- listed men:
 At Rastatt: John Williamson, Lor- man, Miss; William I. Crayton. Dal- las, Ga
 At Darmstadt hospital: William J.. Squiers, wounded. Peterson, Ala
 At camp unknown: William J. Hutch- inson, Gladys, Aak.; Allen Aultman R. F. D. No. I, Sumrall, Miss. Oscar Cooper, Bush, La; Lee r. Reish, Olin, N C.. Phillip Rouse. 924 Thomas street, Memphis, Tenn; Charles N. Cobble, Midway, Tenn.
 At Limburg:N Vernon M. Harbinson, 206 Second street, Knoxville, Tenn. Claud c. Wilson. Rocky Point, N. c.
 Reported wounded at unknown camp: Eugene E. Moser. R. F. D. No, 3, To- baccoville, N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
TRAINED NURSE GIVES RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR
Gives Recipe for Simple Home. Made Remedy That Quick
 ly Darkens It

Mrs. A. Dixon, a well known Brook 1yn trained nurse, made the follow ing statement regarding gray hair 'Streaked. faded or gray hair can be quickly turned black, brown or light brown. by the use of the following rem edy that you can make at home:
 Merely get a small box of Orlex powder at any drug store. It costs very little and no extras to buy. Dissolve it in water and comb it through the hair. Full directions for mixing and use come in each box.
 You need not hesitate to use Orlex as a $10o.00 gold bond comes in each box guaranteeing the user that Orlez does not contain silver. lead. zinc. mer. cury, aniline. coal-tar products or their derivatives.
 Tt does not rub off, is not sticky or gummy and leaves the hair fluffy. II will make a gray haired person look twenty years younger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
GINNING REPORT

Washington, December 9. = Cotton ginned prior to December I, was 9,563.- 124 running bales, including 134,150 round bales; 10, ,170 bales of American Egyptian, and 2574l bales of se( island. the cen sus bureau today repbrts.
 Prior to December l, last year, total gins nings were 9,n3529. including 175,67. round bales and 77.755 bales of sea is- land.
 Ginnings by states are:
 Alabama, 6S2,S93; Arizona, iS,420; Ar kansas, n7,121; California. 33,22S; Flori- da, 21, ,ssS; Georgia, 1,764,S95; Louisiana 4so ,2Os; Mississippi, Ss2,90S: Missouri. fl. AT; North Carolins! s47,3O7; Oklahoma, 4s2, Al; South Carolina. 1.241.122; Tennes- see, 224,o4s; Texas, 2,S17,1T Virginia, 15 O20 all other states, 29l2
 Sea island: Florida, l0,l6S; Georgia, l2.- O44: South Carolina, 3534.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
NEWS OF ENSLEY

Mrs. Robert Godfrey died at her home on Avenue yesterday morning at o'clock from an attack of pneu- band and one son. Funeral servicea will take place at Crumley's chapel this morning at Il o'clock
 The, monthly silver tea of the Mis- sionary society of the Ensley High lands Methodist church will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. George E. Boyd, on Twentieth avenue. Mrs. J. T. Huff stuttler and Mrs. Guy Hilton will be
 joint hostesses.
 The annual election of officers of the
 society will take place at this meeting.
 A request is made by the president that members having articles for the ba-
 gar bring them to this meeting.
 At a meeting of the Auxiliary of the
 First Presbyterian church with Mrs.
 Goodwin on Avenue F yesterday after.
 noon, the members decided to postpone
 their bazar and turkey dinner from December 14 to December 23. Mary Elizabeth owens is i'll at the
 home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Charles T Owens.
 The final rehearsal of the Histronical
 pageant to be given at the Elks club Wednesday and Thursday evenings, will be held this afternoon at the club on Avenue D. All children taking part are requested to report at the club promptly at o'clock. This pageant will be a spectacular affair presented by 150 children. The proceeds will be
 used for baby welfare work.
 The Ensley police court had full docket yesterday. morning. Addie Price, Sally Gocen, Velma Stringer,
 were fined s25; Jack Swint, doe Wealth erspoon and Oleana Jackson, $10; c. A. Page, 50; J. c. Tanner, s15 for dis orderly conduct; Will Sledge $25 for vagrancy; Jesse Cook $50 for larceny Hour negroes $10 each for gaming; Os- car Smith and Lee Ray S10 each for violating the traffic law and J. E. Cov- ington s3; Joe Walton $50 for reckless driving and Carl Hayes $50 for vio- lating the prohibition law.
 Mrs. Karl Landgrebe, chairman of Red Cross unit No. 40. requests the members of the unit to call at her house or the secretary and get the socks that have been assigned to Ems ley to be darned. Meeting will be dis continued until the first of the year. Officers Pope and Taylor yesterday caught Homer Vines and Leonard Bell leau, two negroes, who,' it is alleged, held up and robbed James Hunnicut of
 Edgewater Saturday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
SWEDEN. RECALLS
 CONSULAR AGENTS

Stockholm, December 9.-Sweden has
 recalled her diplomatic and consular representatives to Russia, with the ex- ception of two officials at the legation, for the reason that M. Vorovsky, the representative of the soviet govern ment here, had, 1t was charged. been transmitting bolshevik literature from Russia. The Swedish government in- formed M. Vorovsky that he would not be further allowed to enjoy the diplo- matic courier privilege. The govern ment also stated it presumed that M. Vorovsky and the other members of the soviet legation would leave Sweden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
Big EsCOmmish" Should
 Settle All Disputes
Three-Eye Magnate Favors National | Commission as Lone Arbiter

Chicago December 9.-The national commission will become the sole admin istrative power of baseball, settling the disputes of major and minor leagues alike, if a programme agreed on at a conference today between President Ban Johnson of the American league and A. R. Tearney, president of the Three-I league, be carried out.
 President Tearney, who is chairman of minor league committee appointed to demand several reforms from the majors in regard to the draft and the farming of players, said that at his suggestion a joint meeting of committees from the Amepican and National leagues and the minor leagues probably would be held In Chicago in January to take action on the proposals.
 President Johnson agrees with me that the board of arbitration of the na- tional association of minor leagues is unwieldy and in fact unnecessary" Pres ident Tearney said Tt is our plan to wipe it out and have the national com mission the only court of baseball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
PRESIDENT WILSON ATTENDS RELIGIOUS
 SERVICES ON SHIP

On Board U. S. S. George Washing ton. December S.-(By Wireless to the Associated Press.)-President Wilson attended religious services this morn ing with the enlisted men of the Amer ican forces on board the George Wash ington. The services were held in the quarters of the men some distance be- low decks. The President joined in the singing and the praying and in the recital of the services.
 Later the President took his usual walk on deck and then rested. He did not work during the day.
 The George Washington is running through smoother seas and encounter ing warmer weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
MEMORY OF FRENCH
 MERCHANT IGNORED

| Paris, December 9-A governmental decree just issued names M. Jacquet, a merchant of Lille, a Knight of the Legion of Honor.
 He was executed by the Germans on September 23, 1915, for having secreted French and English soldiers and as sisted them to escape. He died he- roically, his hands unbound and his eyes not blindfolded, crying Long Live France.'' Long Live the Repub- lie"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
ARCHBISHOP SHAW
 HONORED BY FATAL
 DELEGATE TO U. s,

New Orleans, December 9.-Monsig- nor John Bonzano, papal delegate to the United States, today conferred the sacred pallium upon Archbishop John w. Shaw of New Orleans and conse crated the Right Reverend Jules B. Jeanmard Bishop of Lafayette and the Right Reverend Arthur Drossaerts bishop of San Antonia
 The ceremonies, said to have been the most impressive ever held in the old St. Louis cathedral, were witnessed or participated in by over 20O0 peo- ple
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-10
DISCHARGED SOLDIERS
 LEAVE CAMP DEVENS

Aver, Mass, December 9.-The first soldiers to leave Camp Devens under the war departments policy of sending men to the cantonments nearest their homes for discharge will leave tomorrow fol Illinois and other central western states
 The party will comprise 402 men and
 several officers. Fifty seven negroes from Florida will start later in the day for Fort Hancock, Ga.