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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
FEDERAL AGENTS
 ARREST DESERTERS
Members Protective League Aid Authorities in Track
 ing Deserters

Members of the American Protective league, headed by Richard Browne, who accompanied Special Agent Bob Boat rite of the local department of justice, on a search for deserters Wednesday, had most exciting experience during the 36-hour search, winch resulted in four men being brought to Birmingham.
 The local department of justice re- ceived information to the effect that there were a number of alleged de- serters from the army in hiding in the woods about 10 miles from Reform, and that the men were desperate and had posted signs stating they would shoot anyone who came after them.
 The party left Birmingham Wednes- day morning at 9 o'clock and immedi- ately went in search of the deserters on reaching Reform and after many weary hours of searching secured in locating John Gilbert Wheat, an alleged desert CT from the 122d machine gun company at Camp Wheeler; Murray Hisaw and leave from Camp Sheridan. The three were taken in custody by the party. James Samuel Plowman was arrested on charge of harboring a deserter. All were lodged in the county jail, where they will be held pending an investigation.
 The party made 216 miles on this trip and were on the go all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
COUNTY TEACHERS TO GET SALARIES
 BEFORE CHRISTMAS

The county board of education held it's regular monthly meeting at the courthouse yesterday. The report of the county superintendent of education shows that school attendance through out the county is improving generally.
 The establishment of colored school at Adger was authorized. The board au- thorized the county superintendent to pay the teachers their salaries on De cember 21 in order that they may have the money for the Christmas holidays.
 Since the last regular meeting of the board there have been eight appoint ments of white teachers and six of col ored made in the county.
 Reports of Assistant Superintendents E. B. Erwin and John c. Blackwell show that the schools are progressing as well as could be expected under the ham pered conditions, brought about by the influenza epidemic
 The monthly financial report shows that the country school treasury received from all sources during the month of october s277, 7,719.91 and expended during the same time $251, ,61301, leaving a bal ance of $26106. 90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
ALBANY

Albany, December 12.-(Special) The company of new Alabama national guard being recruited here lacks only few members of being up to it's min imum strength, and officers in charge of recruiting declare they will be ob- tained within few days The com- pany now has SS members.
 Revenue from the city licenses in Albany this year will exceed all prev ious records. The license schedule this year will turn into the city coffers nearly s13,OO0, according to figures announced by City Clerk Henry liar tung
 The payment of the taxes of the Lou isville and Nashville railroad company here is arousing speculation at the city hall. Heretofore the Louisville and Nashville has paid its taxes prior to Christmas. This being the first year of government control of the roads, it is not known just when Uncle sam will remit. Tax Agent Jones of Montgomery, who has charge of the payment of the railroad taxes, has written the local authorities asking for the amount. Because of the big railroad shops here, the Louisville and Nashville check is one of the largest the municipality receives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Man COnfesses to Part
 in Numerous RObberies

Shreveport, La, December 12.-A man whom the police gay is Fred w. Neal, alias Frank Harms, was taken in custody here tonight, and. according to the police. has signed five confessions admitting par ticipation in robberies in more than a dozen cities throughout the country.
 One of the prisoners statements has to do with $10.000 robbery at Cleveland, O., last February. The chief of police at Cleveland telegraphed the local authori- ties tonight asking that the man be held pending receipt of photographs and fin ger print records. A reward of $500 has been offered by the Cleveland authorities, it is said.
 The man has confessed, the police say to five other important robberies, includ- ing two banks, in which the loot was as large if not larger than that obtained at Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
MONTREAL IN HANDS .OF RIOTERS DUE ID .POL|CEMEN'S STRIKE
Law-Abiding Citizens Help less to Prevent Depreda- tions by Gangs of
 HOOdlums

Montreal. December 13. With every policeman and virtually every fireman in the city on strike for higher wages, Montreal is helpless tonight in the hands of rioters. Fire stations have been wrecked, citizens robbed and stores footed. Saloons and disorderly resorts are wide open. Law abiding citizens are helpless to prevent the depredations of gangs of hoodlums.
 Mayor Martin has been in con
 ference all night with representa-
 lives of the policemen and firemen
 in an effort to reach a settlement.
 The men are said to have agreed
 to accept yearly wage of $12OO, $500 and $14OO, according to length of service. They also want the dou-
 bIe shift system.
 The Trades and Labor council is said to have offered to act as medtating body between the city aomln1sfratiOn and the strikers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
NEWS OF ENSLEY

The historical pageant given at the Ell1s club under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Mothers club last evening was an artistic performance, The pageant was promoted and direct ed by Miss Mary Wood, who has had much experience in pageantry work in New York city. The music was played iby Mrs. Conrad Boterweg. Besides the children characters, who acquitted themselves so admirably, Miss Laura Began sang The Land of the Sky Blue Water (Cadman) at the close of the Indian scene and Miss Frances Fitzpat- rick sang The Marseillaise" in the last scene
 John Minor, the young son of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Minor displayed re- markable talent in giving the opening address and "The Liberty Bell" in the colonial scenes. Each part was delight fully played by young children, which gave credit to Miss Woods ability. The .costuming was very artistic. The pro- ceeds of the entertainment will go for baby welfare work.
 Mckinley Ramage, aged IS, son of Capt. A. H. Ramage, died last night at the family residence, POI Thirty fourth street, Ensley, after a long ill., ness. Funeral services at the residence this afternoon at o'clock, the Rev. John Miner officiating, interment at Oakland cemetery. He is survived by his father, three sisters, Mars. E.. T. Wells, Mrs. Robert Appling and Mrs Bessie Fletcher and three brothers, An drew J., John R., and Archie Ramage. The pallbearers will be Paul Freeman, F. Denson, H. PatchfieId, James Berll, Raymond Matzot and R. Moon.
 Will Anderson, notable negro char acter in police circles and recorders court in Ensley, died in the Hillman hospital yesterday afternoon. He was shot by officers when attempting to es- cape arrest following the seizure of an automobile containing whisky.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Shady side Methodist church will hold their annual bazaar at elds-Goodwin drug store today and tomorrow. An array of fancy work will be on display.
 The meeting of Class No. of the Fair view Methodist Sunday school to have been held with Miss Sadie Ray has been postponed owing to illness in the fam fly.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Car penter will be held from the residence, 230S Sixteenth street, Shadyside, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. She was SS years old and is survived by her hus- band and sister.
 The Church Helpers class of the Shadysde Methodist church will ban quet in the church basement tonight at o'clock.
 Funeral services for William McKin- ley Rammage will be held from the residence of his father, Capt. A. H. Rammage, POI Thirty-fourth street, to- day al 2:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Eight Men Arrested for Implication in
 Train Robbery Plot

Jackson, Miss, December 12. Eight men have been arrested by federal authorities and special agents of the Illinois Central rail- road, charged with being impIi- cated in n plot to rob trains at Gwin and TchuIa. It is alleged that probably $4O,00O worth of whisky has been stolen and hidden in the Tchu1a swamps.
 Those taken into custody are G. w. Bailey, John Shackleford, A. J.. Smith, Joe Smith and four negroes, Charles Johnson, Charles Wilson, David Smith and H. Saffords. The first three men pleaded guilty at a preliminary hearing. Bailey was released on $500 bond. Joe Smith was allowed bond in the sum of $10OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
CREDIT GIVEN TO
 CHENEY EXPECTORANT Wife of w. J. Atkinson, of Arkansas, Formerly of Georgia, Is Now
 We'll Again

w. J. Atkinson and wife formerly lived in Georgia, but went to Bono Ark, four years ago. His wife was taken sick Mir Atkinson says: "The doctor told me that she had galloping consumption. I got the druggist to send and get me some Cheneys Expectorant When the doctor came back he found that she was better and wanted to know what she was taking, so I showed him the bottle and be said for her to take it, and she got we'll So I am rec ommending Cheney's Expectorant to as many people as possible for coughs and colds" All our home druggists carry Cheneys Expectorant in stock. It is recommended for all forms of coughs, colds, bronchitis, whooping cough. asth- ma and for colds peculiar to children. pains in the chest. hard breathing and lung troubles.-(Adv.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
MITCHELL, TRANSFERRED

MI NII ELL lhANoE EhhED
 Andrew C. Mitchell, who has been with the Metropolitan Life Insurance company for several years, has received pro- motions and will take charge of the su- perintendency of the company at Meri- alan, Miss, the change to go into effect January l. MT. Mitchell has recently attended a meeting of all Metropolitan men, who exceled in the sale of War Savings Stamps, in Atlanta, and was sur prised with the offer of the position, which he accepted, by Haley Fisk, vice president of the company. MT. MitcheHs place will be hard to fill in Bessemer, where he has lived for many years and been associated with many enterprises for the progress of the city. He is on the board of education and was for some- time president of the board. He is su- perintendent of Trinity Episcopal sunday school and acts as lay reader in the absence of a minister He has served curing the period of the war as chairman of the four minute men in the city, and has been prominent in all patriotic work. Mrs Mitchell has very capably acted as chairman of the home service department of the Red Cross and has been very active in the discharge of her duties They will both be greatly missed by large circle of friends
 The mastering out of the Students Army Training corps at Auburn Friday will bring a number of khakiclad youths to the city to spend the holidays with their parents The boys will not return to Auburn until January l. when the reg ular school work will be begun. Among the boys who will return Friday will be Hal Grigsby, A C. Mitchell, Jr., Tom Hall Mitchell, Whilden Breen, Ralph Snider and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
SOPRANO CELEBRITY IN FINE PROGRAMME
Mabel Garrison Makes De lightful Impression at
 Music Study Concert

Miss Mabel Garrison, colorature so- 1 the Jefferson theatre last night under the auspices of the Music Study club. She was greeted by large and dis eliminating audience, and this was her programme:
 l. Gap "Shepherd Thy Demeanour Vary" (Brown); (b) "II regardait mon bouquet' (Monsigny); Co Scene ct Rondo: Non, Je ne veux pas chanter'' du billet de loterie (Isouard). z. Aria, Bell Song" from 'Lakme'' (Delibes).
 g. (a) Hymn to the Sun" air of the
 Queen of shemkaha" from "Coq DOT bleu" Decreus) (c) "Mando1ine" CDu- pont); (d) Polonaise, "Je suis Titania'' from 'Mignon" (Thomas).
 4. (a) Possession" (Sharp); (b) Baby" (Siemonn); Co "Tranouilitv, f (Foote); (d) Just for This" (Hum phrey MitchelD; (e) There Was Star Humphrey Mitchel). ,. Folk songs: (a) "Oj ty divcino" arranged by Howard Broadway; (c)
 Alton Water" (Scotch); (d) "Charmante Leonore" (Flemish) (e) When I Was Seventeen" Gas sung by Jenny Lind) (Swedish); (f) "Kom Kjyra, (Nor- wegian Echo Song).
 Miss Garrison has charming stage presence and is an exceptionally fine artists. She sings both f1orid music and appealing ballads with taste and rare finish.
 The Bell Song" from "Lakme" is a ter's Tranquility and one of the no difficulties for Miss Garrison. She delivered it with singular ease and per feet intonation and provoked pro- longed applause.
 She sang with beautiful repose Fos- ter5s Tranquility" and one of the dainty little songs that made a won derful hit was Baby" composed by George Siemonn, who accompanied Miss Garrison on the piano.
 The artist was recalled many times but gave only two encore pieces. At the close of the programme, in response to a spontaneous demonstration she returned to the footlights and sang with soul and spirit "Dixie"-all the stanzas. Not many song recita1s have afforded so much delight as Miss Gar rison's.
 The next and last attraction in this seasons artist course will be Harold Bauer in April
 On Wednesday, December IS, the Junior Music Study club will present Beryl Rubenstein, the brilliant pianist. He sojourned in Birmingham when he was a little boy. He was a prodigy then and gave many public perform ances under various auspices. He is now 2 1years of age and has been creat- ing a furor in New York. His recital and will be the first venture of the juniors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Two Added to List

Montgomery, December 12.-(SpecialO Governor Henderson Thursday added two names to the list of Alabama fath- CTS who will welcome back to the state soldiers from France. The standing now is made up of 55 men, who will hold themselves in readiness to plan for the welcoming of the heroes. The names added to the list are J. Pollard Johnson of Wetumpka and c. A. O'Neal of AndaluSia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
GADSDEN

Gadsden, December 12-(Special )-Pres- Lloyd and Sidney Lazarus of the Bir- mingham Automobile club, were guests of the Gadsden Rotary club today, in the interest of the organization of 3 Gadsden Automobile club. Each of the visitors spoke, outlining the objects of the club and the plan for organization. A meeting of representative citizens will be held tonight at the Printup to con- sider the organization of an association for the development and progress of Gadsden.
 pastor of the First Presbyterian church Sunday. Dr. F. B. Webb, pastor of the Talladega Presbyterian church, will have charge of the services. Rev David Parke of Anniston, will deliver the charge to the pastor and O. D. DuPre of Attala, will deliver the charge to the congregation. pr. Webb will preach at the services at night
 The Boy Scouts are planning the cree ton of clubhouse, four miles from Gadsden on the Ashville road.
 Officers of the Methodist church were entertained last night by the ladies of the church with an oyster supper. Judge J. w. Penn acted as toastmaster, and addresses were made by Rev. F. w. Brandon, J. A. Green, s. $. Caldwell and others.
 A petition to place the Hudson-Vlieden company in involuntary bankruptcy was filed in the United States court yester day, according to information received here. w. J. Boykin, representing the creditors, says the claims amount to several thousand dollars.
 At meeting of the men of the Pres byterian church last night, plans for
 every member canvass next Sunday were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Returned Soldiers to
 Resume Positions With
 the Police Department

Quite a few changes are to be noted at police headquarters today owing to the carrying out of a resolution made by the city commissioners at the out break of the war to return their for mer positions to returned soldiers. H. H. Moreland, formerly sergeant of police, and who has been with the tank corps in Pennsylvania, returned last night and it is understood will resume his position. Sergeant Lyons, who has been police sergeant will resume his position as desk segeant. c. N. Kicker, who has been on the day shift of desk sergeants, will succeed w. w. Tucker on the evening shift. MT. Tucker has accepted a position in the office of the department of health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
ASK FOR DOCTORS

Toledo, O., December 12.-With 16S cases of influenza reported today, the city health department addressed a com munication to Newton D. Baker, Secre- tary of War, asking him for the im- mediate release of physicians now in the army in order that they may return and aid in the fight against the outbreak of the epidemic. It is said that 20 local physicians are in service at Camp Greenleaf, Oglethorpe, Ga. Schools here are Closed to children under IS years of age. Extension of the ban may be made, health authorities said today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
BRITISH BOXERS
 WIN KINGS TROPHY

London, December 12.-At the close to- night of the interallied boxing tourna- ment held in Albert hall, the British army was given 50 points, winning the Kings trophy. The United States army boxers got 39 points, and those of the United States navy 32 points.
 In the final of the bantamweight class, Pal Moore, United States navy, of Mem phis, defeated Jimmy Wilde, the English champions on points. The decision of the judges was hissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
News of Bessen1er
MRS. H. L. BANS, Correspondent

Bessemer, December 12. < (Special.) James Burrell, aged AS years, died at d local infirmary Wednesday night about ? o'clock as the result of an accident at the Woodward Furnace where he was employed. Burwell fell distance of 30
 feet, injuring his back and severely shocking him. from which he died in a short time. He was rushed to the hos pital in Kennedy's ambulance, but lived only a short while after reaching there. His home was at Brighton and he is survived by a wife and several chil- dren.
 The Red Cross membership drive will be started Monday, December 16, and practically the same organization that has handled former drives, will have charge of the annual roll call of mem- bers. It is planned to enlist the en- tire population of Bessemer in this doll lar membership. owing to the fact that this is such a busy season for the busi- ness men, it is thought that the wom- en's committee will be the principal work CTS in the drive. The four minute men will assist in arousing interest by put ting on programme of speeches at all gatherings, and organization for the drive will begin at once.
 News was received in the city this afternoon by relatives that Fred Ross 167th infantry, had been wounded and was in a hospital in France. The informa- tion was contained in a card from Ross and the degree of his wounds was not specified. He is a sergeant-major in the headquarters company, 167th infantry, and before enlisting was with the law firm of Goodwin and Ross. George Ross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
AIR ACROBATICS
 NOW FORBIDDEN

Washington, December 12.-Low flying and acrobatic stunts by mili- tary aviators during celebrations ir the vicinities of cities, towns and buildings are forbidden under threat ened penalties in an order today by the war department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Asks Three-Day Recess

Washington, December R--The recess of Congress for over the Christmas holi- days would be limited to three days under an agreement reached today by Senator Martin and Representative Ktchin, the democratic leaders in the Senate and House. The leaders said that because of the rush of work there is general opposition to an extended recess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Judge Anderson Gets Judgment

Montgomery, December 12.-(Special) Judge John c. Anderson, chief justice of the Alabama supreme court. Thurs day was awarded a judgment of $so00 against the Montgomery Light and Traction company. Judge Anderson was injured recently in Montgomery when struck by a street car of the defend ant The company will appeal to tEe supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Camp Wilcox

Camp Wilcox, United Confederate Veterans, will hold its regular meet ing at the Starr Piano company's hall on Third avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 The Rev. R. l. Walston will address the camp.
 Mrs Lucille Robert Brooks will sing and Mrs. Birt Hammond will give a reading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Many Cases

Montgomery December 12.-(Special) Although there are few requests for assistance, county health officers are reporting many additional cases Of Spanish influenza and pneumonia. Jef- ferson county is leading in the list the last report showing ITO new cases for Tuesday, On Monday there were 19S new cases Talladega county reported many new cases Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Close of Field Trials

Hayneyville, December 12.-The Conti- mental Field Trials clubs annual meet ing was closed here this afternoon after successful session of four days, dur ing which interesting sport was wit messed by large galleries following the dogs each day
 Gunner, owned by Bedford and Fleisch- mann, and handled by Babcock. won the last event, the subscription stake, with DeSoto Frank, owned by Capt. A. G. G. Sage of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
SCIENTIFIC DATA
 ON FLUENZA|S
 GIVEN ID PUBLIC
Public Health Association Unable to Formulate Def mite Plan for Fighting
 Spanish Grippe

Chicago, December 11.-Unable to formulate a definite plan for fighting influenza, because of divergent views, the American Public Health association, before it adjourned today, gave out copies of all the medical and scientific data presented during the four-day dis cussion with an explanation that diff ferent epidemics required separate treatments.
 The various communities for which we are working will know that we have al hand the best available information science has yet discovered concern ing the disease" said pr. Charles J. Hastings of Toronto, Canada, retir- ing president We cannot expect to draw up a definite programme for com batting influenza epidemics when we see so wide a divergence of opinion among medical authorizes as has been shown here.'
 Health officers from the southeast, es- pecially pr. $. W. Welch of Montgom cry, Ala, favored strict quarantine measures, and those from smaller cities were moderately favorable to quaran- tines and the use of masks, while health officers of the larger cities opposed both these measures and placed great reli- ance on vaccine.
 plying to your own community the most practical remedies for the conditions encountered there" said pr. Welch.
 Organization of a federal department of health and union of various semi public and private health associations was urged today by pr. George E. Vincent of the Rockefeller foundation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
YOU HAVE A
 MISERABLE COLD! Won't take long for Dr. Kings New Discovery to re-
 lieve 1t

Chills, hot flushes, weepy eyes and nose, a cough steadily growing more persistent, phlegm -clogged, chest, heavy head-those conditions are quickly and pleasantly corrected with Dr. Kings New Discovery.
 Cold, and coughs. most bronchial troubles soon submit to this fifty-year- old standby Grownups and children both like it. Promotes comfort. and rest.
 Get this relief from ""cold' misery; Buy a bottle while you think of 1t. All druggists. soc and $1.20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-13
Employe of Express
 Company Arrested

Bill Egnew, negro porter at the Terminal station office of the American Railway Express company, was arrested by Special Agent Moser and Detective Richardson and charged with grand lar- ceny. Egnew is alleged to have stolen quantity of goods from the express company valued at S75. The negro made