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The Washington herald., 1918-12-15
Took Huns Mum ber.

when the LusitanIa was sunk a
vote Immediately was passed in one
of the most prominent clubs fire.
quented by foreigners in the federal
capital of Rio de Janeiro. asking
the designations of all Germans and
Austrians." Clayton Sedgwick Cooper
tells us in his remarkable new book,
Understanding South America" Just
issued by George II. Doran Company
The Washington herald., 1918-12-15

More FnvOrites.
Anna Katherine Green's detective
stories vie with the adventurous tales
of George Barr McCutcheon.
Soldiers like the detective stories Oh
Mary Roberts Rinehart, too, such as
The Man in Lower Ten" and The
Circular Staircase as well as her
later works.
Gene Stratton- Porter's stories OF the
limberlost are very popular. So are
the novels of Harold Bell Wright.
Indeed. It may almost be said that
any book that is popular with the gem
eral reading public is popular with
the soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-15

VIM Bayard Hale, John J. Archibald and Edward vail r.
seem to have made pretty penny out of German n-onaJ
If the Department of Justice revelations NAV be trusted Pt
The Washington herald., 1918-12-15
Plans New Novel.

b. Rex Beach, whose just published
novel, THE Winds of Chance" has
already been passed through several
reprintings, has become very valuable
to movie managers. 1t is said he has.
apart from his genius for spinning
yarns, a veritable gift for writing
captions when accompanying pictures
require explaining. But Mr.. Beach
has decided that he prefers to stick
to novel writing and is already plan
ming another story on which he soon
hopes to begin work.
The Winds OF Chance" reintroduces
'Poleon Doret. the gay-hearted. laugh
ing French Canadian. Though Mr..
Beach had nominated anothet man
for the hero. he told Harper & Broth
ers that his love for 'Poleon made
him weave the greater part OF the
plot around his kindly personality.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-15

recommending that Germany get control of severa
New York newspapers have taken the Manhat.
lis own exaggerated sclassessed value controller of Amec
The Washington herald., 1918-12-15
HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline. but do not compel
The Washington herald., 1918-12-15

sydney Howell is absent from the
bindery on account Of sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
RESTRICTIONS ON ALL CONSTRUCTION
 ARE NOW REMOVED
All Building Operations May Now Proceed Without Permits. Chairman Ba-
 ruch Announces /

Washington, November 21. Removal of all remaining re strlctions on nonwar construc- tion by the war industries board was announced tonight by Chairman Baruch. All building operations of what ever character may now be pro ceeded with without permits, either from the board of the state councils of defense.
 This action was taken, Chairman Baruch said, on recommendation of the building industry and the state coun- cils of defense. The councils had been co operating with the war industries board in passing upon applications for building permits.
 There was no estimate as to the value of building projects which had been held up during the war, but officials expect that resumption of work will afford employment for thousands of workmen now being released from war industries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
'DRYS ID MAKE NO EFF QRT ID WIN
 WORLDWIDE LEAGUE:
Anti-Sal0On League Will Ex- tend Invitation to Mem bers of Similar Foreign
 Organizations

Columbus O., Nov. 2t.--No attempt will be made at this time to formu- late league of nations to work fot world wide prohibition. it was stated by dry leaders participating in the world prohibition conference here today. To undertake such at this time. it was pointed out, would be use- less ip' view of the small representa- ton of foreign countries occasioaed by the world war.
 It is expected that the only step to be taken toward such organization now will be fer the Anti-Saloon Leagus of America as the principal factor iil the movement to extend an invitation to dry organizations of other countries to participate in a future meeting when the world wide organization will be formed. No definite time has been mentioned for this next meeting.
 Gov. Charles s. Whitman of New York, addressing the conference to- night said though he never has been disposed to deny the largest liberty of personal action and thought to others and have always claimed it for myself, and while I have never believed that drinking of wine or of beer or of any stimulant, temperately and in modera- tion, is necessarily or inherently wrong, yet l do believe that is wrong for the American nation longer to per : init the licensing and continuance oi an industry whose complete product is found in the aims houses, the asylums and the prisons. The liquor traffic is national curse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
SLATER OFFERED APPOINTMENT BY
 DIRECTOR PROUTy
Former Local Freight Traf- fife Man Now Secretary of Columbia (S. O. Cham
 Der of Commerce.

J. T. Slater, former head of the local
 freight traffic bureau, who is now see- retary and freight traffic manag ger ot the Columbia 6S. CD Chamber of Com- merce has been asked by Director C. A. Prouty of the railroad administra- tion to accept appointment as shippers representative on the Atlanta freight traffic commission.
 I, In speaking of the honor offered MT. slater. the Columbia Record of Sun- day says:
 g. r. Slater, secretary and traffic manager of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce. yesterday received a tele- gram from, Director .. A Prouty of the railroad administration asking if he would accept appointment as ship pers' representative on the Atlanta freight traffic commission, which is adjusting rates in the aistriet embrac- ing North Carolina, south Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida "The commission has headquarters in Atlanta. and the work would re- auire part, If not all of MT. Slattsrs time there. The position offers great opportunity for Columbia ship pers to get fair and just rates which would enable them to extend their territory and at the same time remove the discriminatory rates under which they have been laboring for sometime Mir. Slater is traffic man of many years experience. He has made rates and understands the situation in the lsoutheast He is particularly acqWain- 1 ted with the rate structure at Colum- 1 bia
 "A telegram was also received by the board of directors of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce yesterday from l Director Prouty asking if they would l permit Mr. Slater lv serve. The board met at l o'clock yesterday aft ernoon to consider the matter and decided that before making a definite
 answer to send Mir. slater to Wash ington to confer with MT. Prouty as to l the time such services will take him
 away from his duties as secretary of l the local chamber. The directors wish him to serve if possible but at this particular crisis in Colembias com mercial life there are affairs connect l ed with the camp requiring vigi- lance and attention by the chamber ] at all times and secretary is need ed on the job every day of the week The chamber must hold for Columbia what is has secured and this can be done only by teamwork, watchful-
 ness and alertness to Columbia's inter- ests."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
PROHIBITION BILL
 SIGNED YESTERDAY
 BY THE PRESIDENT
Provides For National Pro- hibition From January 1 Until American Army
 Is Demobilized

Washington, November 21. President Wilson today signed the emergency agricultural bill with the legislative rider pro viding for national prohibition from next July 1 until the American army is demobilized. The prohibition amendment to the !agricultural measure caused a long fight
 in the Senate. officials of the ship ping board opposed it's adoption on the ground that taking beer from shipbuild- lers would make for discontent, which would reflect in their work Secretary Daniels, who was called be- 1 fore the senate committee holding the hearing, combatted this theory, saying l that after sale of intoxicants around naval establishments had been stopped 1 the output of the worKmen increased. He referred especially to the Mare Is- l land. Cal, navy yard.
 l Unless the presidential proclamation kunder the food control act is rescinded, the prohibition amendment will affect
 
 brewing of all beer must cease Decem- Der 1 under the Presidents proclama . ton The manufacture of whisky was stopped soon after the nation entered the war. Under the amendment the manufacture of wine will cease next May 1 and. should brewing of beer be allowed to continue after December l, l it then would stop May 1 under the new law.
 1 After next June 30 no intoxica ting liquors of any kind may be sold in this country for beverage purposes except for export until such time as the Presi- dents proclamation declares demobili zation complete. The amendment also prohibits the importation of any in- toxica ting beverages into this country from the time the bill is approved by the President until the demobiliza tion of the army is connnfeted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
A TRIBUTE TO THE \ MEMORY OF GEN.
 ROBERT R. FELL

In November II, henceforth a notable day in the history of the nation, gal lant Confederate soldier Christian gen tleman and loyal citizen, General Rob- ert Ross zell. answered the last roll call and passed into the great be- yond While the summons was not unexpected, it came as a shock to his family and intimate friends and his veteran comrades. He died at the family residence on Mountain avenue where services were conducted the fol- lowing day, and the remains shipped to Baltimore, Md, his boyhood homa, where they were inferred with military honors in London park cemetery.
 At the time of his death General Zell was commanding officer of the Fourth Alabama brigade, United Con- federate veterans and one of the most active workers for the survivors of the Host cause" in the state. He was a valued member of Camp Wilcox U. c. " of Birmingham, and his loss is keenly felt by his comrades as well as other veterans of the city.
 General Zell was born in Baltimore, Md. in 1S49, and for number of years made that city his home. He came to Birmingham about fifteen J fession as mechanical engineer with marked success until about two years ago when he retired.
 At the outbreak of the civil war he volunteered in the cavalry branch of the service, and fought in many of the battles in that momentous struggle.
 As brigadier general of the Fourth Alabama brigadg he attended the Cons federate reunion at Tulsa, Okla. Not being in the best of health at ths time, at the conclusion of the re- union he went to Claymore Springs. Ark. in the hope of being benefited by the hot baths. Later on, while visiting at Manhattan, Kans., the news reached him of the death of his grand daughter. Beatrice Zell who had &C., companied him to the reunion. and who fell victim to the epedemic ot influenza on her return home.
 The news of the death of his be. loved granddaughter gave General Zeil shock from which he never re- covered and on his return to BirminS- ham his health steadily declined un- til the final summons came. With his death the city lost tried and true citizen, his comrades loyal com panion, his family a fond and loving parent and the First Presbyterian T chulch to which he belonged, use- ful and consistent member.
 General Zen is survived by his widow, three sons. Harry l.. Zell, c. J Zell and Robert Lee Zell. and four Fairmont, w Va; Mrs. T. D. Donoho Miss Mary Zcll of Birmingham. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
S-HOUR RDAY POLICY
 REMAINS UNCHANGED

New York. Nov 21.--The war de- partment's policy of an eight-hour day and no overtime for workmen con- structing the new Brooklyn army sup ply base will remain unchanged. ac- cording to decision by Acting Secre- tary of War Crowell, made public here tonight by Lieut. Col H. $. Crocker, commandant of the base. The decision follows a ten-day series of hearings conducted by Col. Joseph H. Alexander of the emergency construction waS commission, following strike Of workmen at the base.
 '"The signing of the armistice on November II has made unnecessary many of our war emergency oonstruc- ton projects" said MT. Crowell's te1e- gram announcing the decision. "anG has eliminated the necessity for i'm mediate compieting the Brooklyn army supply base"
 The policy of this department dur ing the emergency" he added. had been to pay the prevailing union rate and maintain the prevailing union con- ditions on all army construction work. This policy is based on memorandum, between MT. Gompers and myself" The labor trouble developed when the government abolished overtime work on the construction of the supply base. v -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
U. s. Must Take Place With Maritime Powers
 Now or Never-C0Oney

Boston, November 21.-The United States must construct it's merchant ma- rine and take it's place with the mari time powers of the world now or never, Howard Cooney, vice-president of the emergency fleet corporation. said in a speech before the Boston Chamber ot Commerce here today.
 T know there is claim that Ameri- can shipyards cannot build in cempett- tion with some foreign yards" he con- tinued, "but my experience with the emergency fleet corporation has furnished me with no reason why we cannot con struct and operate ships in competition with anyone in the world.
 T also hold that our shipping laws are not such serious handicap to the op- eration of our vessels as some assert Now is the time to establish our mer chant marine. We intend to eliminate all classes or vessels that cannot be eco- nomically operated in normal times"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
INDUSTRIAL SURVEY
 SOON TO BE MADE

Washington. Nov. 21.-survey of 10G industrial centers of the country and the same number of industries to de- termine their ability to absorb the labor of demobilized men will be un- dertaken by the United States em- ployment service at the request of the war department and war industries board. Experts connected with tho employment service left Washington today to start the investigation, which is expected also to be of aid to the war industries board in the removal of restrictions imposed on industries dur ing the war.
 Local labor boards have been in- structed to cooperate with the em- ployment service representatives. l. was said that first returns from survey might be expected by the middle of next week and that few days later it would be possible to obtain an indi- cation of the employment situation throughout the country with the pos sible exception of the far west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
Tanks Wonder If Will
 Be Home by Christmas

Ghent, Belgium, Monday November 1S.-(By the Associated ress.)-Entering little village near Ghent today, the correspondent passed an American regi- nent at rest. It belonged to an Ohio division that has dad its share of knocks. having done it's part in the fighting at St. Mihiel and in the Argonne forest The men were relieved five days ago, but were going up again.
 Things are coming our way" said a doughboy.s We are going in to end this thing. Do you think we will be home by Christmas?"
 Among all the soldiers the Belgian seems the most anxious to enter Ger many. we have got the Roche going said Belgian officer today. Let s keep chasing him. A little trip into Ger many will do us good"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
FRENCH STATEMENT

Paris, Nov. 2l.-The French official statement issued this evening on the progress of the march of occupatioi, says:
 Tn Belgium our cavalry elements have reached Bastogne. Further south our troops have entered Habay Laneuve. In the locality we have taken possession of part of the enemy's avid- ton equipment. One thousand Ger man soldiers still remaining In the village of Grosbons have been made prisoners with their colonel
 'In Lorraine we have reached the line of zuterheim. Neuvilier, Gottcs- soim. Hochfelding. Stotzheim and Phalsbourg. Petite-Pierre and Maror- tiers have also been occupied. These localities were beflagged and other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
CAMP TICKET OFFICE

Anniston, November 21.--(Special) union ticket office for the accommo- dation of the many soldiers soon to be mustered out of the service at Cainl Mcclellan will be established on the cantonment this week.
 The ticket office will be located on the area formerly used by the 1o4th engi- neers as a camping place and later by the personnel receiving station. 4 building for the use of the ticket sellers is being erected and a force of 10 cerlSa will be stationed there in order to handle the transportation.
 A majority of the men will purchase their tickets at the camp office and will begin the long journey to their homes from the spot where many of them spent the first days of their army career
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
CANNEFAX DEFEATED
 BY AUG. KEIKHEFER

Chicago. November 21--Augie Keik- hefer, title holder, ,aefeated Robert Cannefax tonight in the second block of their match for the worlds three- cushion billiard championship, 50 to 25, in 34 innings, beating tue worlds rec ord Of 36 innings held jointly by Charles McCourt of Cleveland and the late Frank Day of New Orleans.
 The new mark, however, may not stand officially as the rules provide a record can be made only in a single block of play, while Keikhefer resumed play tonight in his forty-eighth ir- ming, which he did not complete in last Lnight's block
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
ORLANDO SPEAKS

Washington, November 21.-An off cial dispatch today from Rome said the Italian Parliament assembled to- day to celebrate victory and the fulfill ment of Itaiy's national aspirations More than APO deputies. including those from Trentino, Trieste aNd Dalmatia, were present, together with the entire diplomatic corps
 Premier Orlando spoke of the various phases of the war, the dispatch said, and when he referred to the liberation of Italian provinces from Austrian rule, the deputies arose, acclaiming the dep- uties from the redeemed lands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
ATHLETIC CLUB PLANS

Annston, Nov. Special, )--Plans for the reorganization of the Anniston Athletic club are being made by sev- eral Anniston people who propose to conduct the new organization along CO., operative lines.
 The promoters of the club are cir culating a petition asking for the CO., operation of those who are interested in the question and detailed report of their accomplishments may be made shortly
 The club building on Winner street, between Ninth and Tenth. will be used as meeting place. and it is admirably fitted up for purposes of this kind Those who are interested will hold T meeting one night this week at the offices of the Moon- McClary Electric company on Noble street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
EXAMINATIONS STOPPED

Anniston, November 21.-A(Special) Secretary R. B. Carr, of the local board for Calhoun county, announces that all examinations have been ordered stopped by the war department and that further preparations for classifying men are not to be made
 The local board members surmise that they will soon be out of jobs, as far as their present employment is con cerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
NEW MINISTRY LIKELY

Paris, November 2l-A new Belgian ministry, it is expected, will be formed with the summoning of the chambers to- morrow, according to Brussels dispatch to Havas. M. Delacroix is mentioned for the premiership.
 The programme of the new ministry will include universal suffrage for per- sons over 2l years of age. An election will be held at the earliest possible date probably in May, 1919. The question of woman suffrage has not yet been set tied with respect to the programme. The installation of Flemish university is advocated, as well as the extension of other educational facilities.
 The new government will hold office probably until after the coming election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
FIGHT GRIPPE WITH CHENEY'S
 EXPECT0RANT - Influenza, Head Colds and Coughs Controlle d Promptly.

A great many of our readers are talk ment of Grippe. Influenza, Coughs and Colds, They want something. that goee to the seat of the trouble and produces breaks up the worst Cough or Cold.
 When the first symptoms, such as fever accompanied by chills. are felt purgative Take Cheneys Expectorant immediately, as directed on the label. and keep the body warm
 Expectorant It is also advised for Group and Whooping Cough.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
ALL U. s. WOUNDED TO BE BACK HOME
 WITHIN TWO MONTHS
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war to the cessation of hostilities, No vember II, is shown by figures made public today by the department of la bors bureau of navigation. The report does not include several vessels the loss of which has not been established as due athe acts of the enemy. Nine teen vessels and 67 lives were lost through use of torpedoes, mines and gunfire prior to the entrance of the United States into the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
LUxEMBURG PRICES HIGH

With the American Army of Occupa- ton, November 2l.-(By the Associated Press. )-The Americans who, on Wednes- day passed the Luxemburg frontier got an idea of the high prices of food and other articles prevailing in Germany as result of the war In Esch, which was entered by attachments of the first divi- sion, the Americans found plenty of candy in the stores but it was 20 francs pound. Sugar brought from Germany was retailing at two francs pound. A square of chocolate the size that sells in the United States for 40 cents sold at from 10 to 12 francs. But there was little to be had even at that price What chocolate that was available had been held over from pre-war days or was brought into the country by way of Switzerland.
 Coffee in Esch retails al 40 francs q pound. It reached Luxemburg by way of Switzerland. Eggs were selling at about franc each owing to the demand for them among the German officers. The Americans had bought all the eggs in the Esch stores within an hour after their arrival.
 There was plenty of beer at half franc a glass. Meat, bread and other neces- sities were high in price but not in pro- portion to luxuries, necessities having been regulated so far as price was con- cerned.
 The shop windows are filled with cloth ing of all sorts and with millinery and mems hats-in fact, everything that is placed on show in an ordinary American city.
 In the automobile and bicycle sales rooms machines were displayed but ow- ing to the scarcity of rubber the auto mobile wheels were equipped with spring tires while rope replaced the pnuematic bicycle tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
SELLERS DEATH MoURNEp

Anniston, November -(Special) The death of Dr Edwin M. Sellers. which occurred in Birmingham last night has caused a distinct shock in Anniston. where he lived for many years.
 Dr. Sellers moved from Anniston to Birmingham about a year ago, Hc established the Sellers hospital in An niston about twelve years ago, and was one of the most widely known physicians of the city.
 Scores Of telegrams have been de spatched to the Magic City Wednes- day giving expression of sympathy to the stricken widow and bereaved fam ily Dr. Sellers was stricken with pneumonia several days ago. and his. ailment had been considered fatal from the first
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
Influenza Epidemic On
 the Wane, States Bowling

There were sixty-five new cases of influenza reported to the health de- partment yesterday. Dr. J. D. Bowling states that there is no reason fer alarm; that the disease is again on the wane. He Is of the opinion that the peace demonstration on the 1lth Instant were largely responsible for the recent revival of the malady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
MILDRED ROSE EVANS BURIED

Annlston. NoVemher N.-(SpeclaIl J Followed to the graveside by many sym pathetic friends of the stricken family, the body of little Mildred Rose Evans was laid in the grave at 10 o'clock Thurs day morning
 The funeral rites were said by Rev. KIN Matthews and the interment fol- lowed the services from the home, at Edgenlont cemetery