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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
.SHR|NERS CLOSE
 SUCCESSFUL YEAR Annual Meeting and Elec- tion of Officers-Frank c. Shepard, IT,, Receives
 Silver Set

According to the reports of the re- tiring officers, made last night at the annual meeting of Zamora temple, Mo- bles of the Mystic Shrine, the past year set a new mark in the history of the Shrine. Two in one" was the manner in which one enthusiastic Shriner ex- pressed it, meaning that the number of candidates initiated and the amount of revenue received during the year was just about double that of any preced- ing 12 months.
 The meeting was held at the Athletic |club and was largely attended. Poten- tate Frank c. Shepard, Jr, presided. Among the business transacted was the election of officers, donations to the va rious charitable institutions, a revival of the movement to build Shrine tenn pie, and the receiving of the reports of the retiring officers. One of the fea- lures of the meeting was the beautiful and touching tribute paid by pr. J. H. Phillips to the memory of the members of the Shrine who had been "called home" during the year.
 The election of officers resulted as follows: J. H. Heineke, potentate; M. Is. Hubbard, chief rabban; John B. Be- thea assistant rabban; Eli Shortridge, high priest and prophet; Ernest Mat thews, oriental guide The officers elect were installed by Potentate Shepard. The appointed officers will be an- nounced later by the new potentate.
 An appropriation of $500 was voted for the usual charities and was dis bursed as follows: Masonic Home, $500; Anti-Tuberculos camp, $50; Mercy Home, $50; Childrens hospital, $50; Jewish relief $25, and Red Cross. $25.
 As token of appreciation of the un- tiring, unselfish work of Frank c. Shepard, Jr, as potentate of the Shrine during the past year he was presented with a handsome solid silver set of six pieces by the members of the Shrine. T. |G. Brabston made the presentation speech, stating that the gift came not merely as a compliment for office held, but genuine token of the apprecia- ton of the Shriners for a leader who had led them faithfully and we'll Brief ly, but with heartfelt emphasis Frank c. thanked the nobles for their beau tiful gift and remembrance.
 During an interval of the session a battle royal was staged between seven husky dusky sons of Ham, and they mixed in with an ardor and enthus- iasm that brought the crowd to it's rect several times. There was much other business transacted, and the meeting was brought to a close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Iron and Steel Review

Cleveland, Ohio, December 11.-fSpecial) The Iron Trade Review today says;
 Washington is settling this week qnes- tions which profoundly concern the course of the iron and steel market dur ing the next few months. To the great mass of buyers and sellers the proposal Of the producers to recommend a mod crate reduction in the present schedule Of fixed prices has come as a distinct surprise. Adoption of such a programme m1nifestly would signify an extension of government control and would present a situation without precedent in peace time market. The question arises wheth- CT such procedure, while providing or dinary revision, would tend to prolong the readjustment process and retard the return of buyers confidence at the mo- ment. The logical effect of the announce ment of probable reductions has been the almost complete suspension of buying. Government officials apparently share the surprise of the general industry in the unexpected position taken by the lead ing producers. It remains to be seen whether sufficient cause can be shown to induce the war industries board to revise it's announced purpose to termin- ate all price control January 1, except where extraordinary conditions arise. If a reduction is recognized officially large tonnages contracted for delivery after January 1, manifestly will receive the benefit. This is in accordance with the usual clause insisted upon by the govern ment that all future contracts shall be revised to conform with the fixed price in effect at the time of delivery.
 Adjustment of thrilled orders for essen tially war material on makers books con- times ha opt have effected a settlement with the Brit ish on unrolled lots of shell steel on the basis of $10 per ton.
 Steel production in November was the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Industrial Advisory
 Board Is Requested

 Washington, December 11.-Heads of in dustrial bureaus of the war industries board have been asked by Secretary of Commerce Redfield to form a board of industrial advisers to act as informal ambassadors of industry in it's rela- tions with the department. The idea is to utilize the broad experience of the men who have formed the board S working machine during the war. It is not intended that they should remain in Washington permanently but that they could be summoned or consulted when advisable.
 President Wilson has made an allotment of $100,00O for carrying on in the de- partment of commerce work heretofore handled by the conservation division of the war industries board. Secretary Redfield has asked Congress to appro- priate a like amount to continue this work during the remainder of the fiscal year after the formal declaration of peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
SAGE TEA DANDY
 ID DARKEN HAIR It's Grandmother's Recipe to Bring Back Color and
 Lustre to Hair

You can turn gray, faded hair beau tifully dark and lustrous almost over night If you get bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound at any drug store Millions of bottles of this old famous Sage Tea Recipe, im- proved by the addition of other ingredi- ents. are sold annually, says a we'll known druggist here, because it darkens the hair so naturally and evenly that no one can tell it has been applied. Those whose hair is turning gray or becoming faded have a surprise await ing them. because after one or two ap- plfcations the gray hair vanishes and your locks become luxuriantly dark and beautiful.
 This is the age of youth. Cray haired, unattractive folks aren't want
 ed around, so get busy with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound tonight and you'll be delighted with your dark, handsome hair and your youthful ap- pearance within a few days.
 This preparation is toilet requisite and is not intended for the cure miti- gation or prevention of disease.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Soldier Asks Help
 to Locate Mother

Can you help this soldier find his mother?
 The following letter was received by Chief Shirley of the police department yesterday afternoon, from Sergt Ed ward S. Hardin, 116O Oak street, Toledo, Ohio:
 Dear Sir: Pardon my writing, but have tried every other method imag- inable to find my mother The last time heard from her she was in Birming- ham. Ala have not heard from her in years and now that this war is over, and I am to be discharged, I want to get in touch with her or someone that knows something of her whereabouts Her maiden name was Madge Hinston. and know that she has brother in your city, Charles Hinston, who may know where she is. There are people named Middleton that know my mother also. R. M, I believe, are the initials of one of them. have been lover there and am now back for demobilization. If you can help me 1t will be more than appreciated. If you get in touch with her tell her that I want her and notify Edwin s. Harding, 1160 Oak street. Toledo, O., Sergeant, U. s. A"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
A CHILD DOESN'T LAUGH AND PLAY
 r CONST|PATED If peevish, feverish and sick, give California Syrup
 of Figs"

Motheri Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish See if tongue is coated this is sure sign its little stomach liver and bowels need a cleansing at once.
 When listless, pale. feverish. ful1 of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat sleep or act naturally, has stom- ach ache, diarrhoea. remember. a gen. tie liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given
 Nothing equals California Syrup of Figs" for children's ills; give tea spoonful. and in few hours all the foul waste, sour bile and fermenting food which is clogged in the bowels passes out of the system, and you have a well and playful child again All children love this harmless, delicious fruit laxative" and 1t never fails to effect good inside cleansing Dt- rections for babies children of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on tn. bottle.
 Keep it handy in your home. A lit- tie given today saves a sick child to- morrow, but get the genuine. Ask your for 50-cent bottle of Cali fornia Syrup of Figs" then look and see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company."--Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
BERGER TRIAL ID BE SENSATIONAL
Prosecutor Says Under ground Railway" to Mex icO Was Planned to Aid
 Draft Dodgers

Chicago. December II.-Evidence to show that planning of an "underground railway" to Mexico so that draft evad- CTS might seek sanctuary in the south ern republic. and similar activities de- signed to embarrass the United States In the prosecution of the war, was promised by Joseph B. Fleming, assist ant district attorney. in his opening aodress 10 the jury completed today at the trial of Victor L. Berger. congress- ,man-elec of Milwaukee. and four ofh- CT socialists on a charge of consnira cy under the espionage act.
 MT. Fleming devoted sometime to the Young Peoples socialistic league. of which w. F. Kruse, defendant was secretary It's main objeet' averred, was to discourage. men from joining the army and be charged Ina at convention of the league in Cni- cago in May. 1917. resolution was passed calling upon it's members to re- fuse to register on June 5. 1917.
 One of the most active at the con- vention." said MT. Fleming, was Her man Bosler. now interned at Fort Oglethorpe. The evidence will show that he and Kruse planned an "nn- derground" to Mexico.
 We will show that one defendant said TO hell with the army! OnIy a skunk would join the army of the United States"
 Who said that?' asked Attorney Stedman, for the defense.
 "kruse said it." replied Mir. Fleming, and continued:
 We will show that these men de- nounced the Liberty Loans and argued for repudiation of all war debts of the United States Adolph Gerber q defendant, said: There bonds are fet- ters which bind you to the chariot wheels of capitalism and Liberty Bonds are slave bonds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Woman Ambassador
 Recalled by Austria

Berne, December 11.-(By the Asso- ciated Press Mine. Rosika Schwim- mer, who was one of the chief members of the Ford peace mission to Europe and who had been hailed as Hungarys s first ambassador to Switzerland will be recalled by the Hungarian govern ment, 1t is said. Madame Schwimme CT was not regularly accredited to Swift zerland according to Camille Decoppet, chief of the military department of the republic, who declared today that her mission was only provisional one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Birmingham College
 Defeats AnnistOn Team

The Birmingham-South college prep team defeated the Anniston Pres- byterian college in Anniston yester- day afternoon, the final score being IS to IA. Birmingham college won the game in the last minute of play, when they molded touchdown out of a for ward pass. racing 20 yards to the goal. Anniston did not succeed in making first down during the entire game, their touchdowns being made on re- covered fumbles.
 Hall at center and Meigo at end played the best game of those compos- ing the Birmingham line, while Shores and Katzenstein were consistent ground gathers. Reynolds, quarter back, managed the young Panthers ex- ceptionally well. Tanner, captain fer Anniston. and Jackson did good work for the Presbyterians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
WOUNDED SOLDIERS RETURN

Anniston, December 11.--(Special )-Five wounded, crippled and gassed soldiers. all members of the old Fighting Fourth Alabama infantry, have arrived in Annis- ton from the general hospital at Fort McPherson, and will spend the remain der of their convalescent period at Camp Mcclellan.
 The returned soldiers are Sergeant John F. Dale. Gadsden, Company F, 167th in fantry, who was wounded in action on July 2S; Corporal J. C. Henson, Flaw thorne, Company K; Sergeant Granville Elliott, Birmingham, Company l; Pr- vate Henry Wilhte, Natural Bridge. Ala,
 machine gun company, 167th infantry and Private Eugene Hamilton, Prichard, Ala, member of Company K. The quintet attracted the maximum at tention from the people of Anniston while they were in the city en route to the cantonment, and they were the hon ored guests of Mrs. Helene B. White, home service agent for the Red Cross. at an informal supper Tuesday night at the Plaza cafe.
 The five soldiers were separated from their service records by the steady move ment of the troops early last spring, and have made the statement that they have received no pay for their services
 since last May. Naturally they were "broke," when they reached Anniston, and as soon as their presence in the city was reported to Mrs. White of the home service section, she provided big feed and transportation to the base hos pital at Camp Mcclellan for the men, The five Alabamians are anxious to spend the Christmas holidays at their homes, and it is expected that order allowing them this privilege will be se- cured through the efforts of the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
MADOO'S PLAN ID EXTEND RAILROAD TERM IS DEBATED Little Likelihood of Con- gress Giving Necessary
 Legislation SUCCESSOR TO HAVE
 DIFFICULT TASK Must Not Only Fill Very Delicate Position, But Law Provides
 No Salary for the
 Work
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, December 11,-(Special) Director General McAdoo's opinion that railroad properties should remain for an other five years under government con trol in order that the opportunity of testing under normal conditions the the ory of government control as perma nent institution has, since the initial publication of that opinion in The Age Herald of Tuesday, occupied much of the unofficial thought of Congress.
 Up to the time of that publication Congress knew nothing more of the ad- ministration's attitude than was reflected in the Presidents message December Z in which the executive in effect passed the entire proposition, without even inn piled recommendations, back to Congress.
 It is now practically certain that ill the very near future, the administration will send to Congress a bill extending the experimental stage for another series of years. no greater in number than five.
 ATTITUDE OF CONGRESS
 While recognizing as truth MT. Me Adoo's statement that never again will opportunity be presented for an actual test of permanent government control or ownership, individual members of Con- gress, interviewed by The Age-Herald correspondent, are inclined to believe that it would be impossible to secure an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

extension of time beyond the 21 months following declaration of peace, provided for in original legislation.
 Senator Smith of South Carolina, chair man of the interstate commerce commit tee of the Senate. is apparently anxious that the properties be restored at first opportunity.
 When asked what he would do with a bill extending the time limit, he smiled but the smile was not pleasant smile.
 Senator Underwood, member of the same committee, doubts the ability of extension advocates to secure action be- fore March f. and MT. McAdoo and oth- CTS recognize the fact that if action at the hands of republicans in majority is necessary, that action, on account of the intention of republicans to play politics prior to the 1920 election, will never be taken.
 Without cloture rule, for which Sena- tor Underwood has constantly fought, it would be impossible to force action on the part of the present Senate within a two months time limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
NEWS OF ANzVLSTON
 AND CAMP MCCLELLAN

wig, William H. Taylor and Myron F. Fisher; Second Lieuts. William A Kapp. Martin A. Taylor, Jr., Ottfnan H Schroeder, Alfred L. Blanchard, Clar: ence M. Graham, Merle c. Thomas. Rob- ert L. Ross. Herschel Litherland. Paul b. Billheimer, Paul Kriebs, Henry Fl Hovey. Jr., Leo J. Yunker, Norman w Fields, Jacob B. Schmidt, Edwin S. Is- bey,' Frank A. Speiner, Paul Revere Wirking. Walter B. Hyder, Harvey H. Hart William A. Kline, Ward F. Oster- haudt and Raymond J. Stephens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
FIELD SUPERVISOR HERE

Anniston, December Il. - Special Philip w. Russ, field supervisor for the Jewish welfare board of the United States army and navy, is spending several days in Anniston and at Camp Mcclellan in consultation with the welfare workers and local committeeman
 MT. Russ has his headquarters with the national board at 149 Fifth avenue, New York city. He has been wonder fully impressed with the spirit of prog ress and cooperation shown by the An niSton people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Representatiye. Elect Dead

Montgomery. December 11--tSpeciaL) J. A. Lambeth, representatives. elect. from Fillmore county, is dead of Spanish influenza. News of his death came to the statehouse Wednesday. Unless a proclamation is issued immediately call- ing for another election to name his successor Elmore will have only one representative in the next legislature when it meets in January
 Metal workers at Winnipeg, Canada, are earning $37 to $40 a week Tn two years increases have been from 3s to 50 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
POOL FOUND GUILTY

Annlston, December H. (Special) Private Clarence Pool, 157th depot br1- gaue at Camp Mcclellan, has been found guilty under charge of assertion fol- towing a trial before a general court martial, and the court sentenced him to serve nine months at hard labor and to Iortelt two-thirds of his pay for a like period.
 The reviewing authority has mitigated the sentence to three months hard labor ana forfeiture of o-thirds of pay TOT that period. The sentence as amended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Two Men Arrested for
 Hauling Booze to City

G. L. Jacks and V. Freeman were ar rested on the Montgomery highway leading into Birmingham yesterday aft ernoon and placed in the city jail charged with violating the prohibition laws. It Is alleged that the men were driving car into the city when ap- prehended by Officers Lee. Alexander and Patton, in which two five-gallon cans of booze" were found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
SHAKY JOHNSON DIsCHARGED

Annlston, December IL = (Speciall A. W. Johnson, known among his An nlston friends as "Shaky" Johnson, has been discharged from the army service anu mas returned to his home here.
 rlvate Johnson expects to visit Bir- mingham this week and may decide to To- cate in the Magic City, where he has the offer of good job.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

Ahnlsbon, December II. = (SpeciaL) pr frank C. Weaver. who has ben serv- lns as passed assistant surgeon in the Iliny ana who was stationed at Camp Lee, Virginia, has been discharged from the service and returned to his home here.
 Dl' weaver was accompanied home by Mrs. weaver, who remained at Petersburg aurlng his tour of duty iii the camp Ihere. pr Weaver will resume his prae tice in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
At the Lyric

Fashions A La Carte,' pretentious style and fashion show featured by Hugo Jansen and a bevy of pretty girls, clever comedy and tuneful music will be the headline attraction on the new Lyric bill to be presented this afternoon matinee.
 The famous San Tee troupe. in a hair raising novelty, will be pleasing fea- ture, while Frank Mullane will furnish music and stories. In Bits of This and That" Lord and Fuller present most CT tertaining number, and the Cromwells offer whirlwind conglomeration of jug gling. Official war review pictures are a big feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Mabel Garrison Will
 Be Heard Tonight

Mabel Garrison, Metropolitan star, will be heard at the Jefferson theatre to- night under the auspices of the Music Study club. As she is known to be one of the greatest sopranos in this country
 . capacity house is sure to greet her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
At Loew's Biiou

Villa Holt Wakefield. Birmingham fa- vorite and the south's most talented en- tertainer, is the headline attraction at Loew's Bjou for the last half of the week. Miss Wakefield comes with a new repertoire of charming songs and melo- dies and during the season has added fresh laurels to her growing fame. There are four other acts of choice Loew' s vaudeville comprising comedy and song, novel specialists and feature numbers that are sure to please and entertain.
 The feature picture is one of the best of the late productions featuring Hale Hamilton in Five Thousand an Hour, . which is a splendid vehicle for the versa tile talents of the star Comedy films and war pictures will complete the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Borden Burr to Speak at
 Third Presbyterian Church

Borden Burr will make an address to- and will relate some of his experiences at the battlefront in France. pr. J. A. Bryan. pastor of the church. cordially invites the public to attend. The speak, ing will commence at 7:3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12

lowest since February of the present 0n,000 tons annually If the November daily rate is maintained in December the completed calendar year of 1918 will show an actual output of approximately 42.4n0,0o0 tons or slight increase over 1917s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
Sugar Restrictions
 Are Now Removed

Paul Earle. county food administrator. has received a letter from the Alabama food administration at Montgomery, stat ing that all restrictions on the use of sugar in the manufacture of ices has been removed. The letter was inSresponse to a letter Mir. Earle had written the administration regarding the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
OFFICERS ARE DISCHARGED

Anniston. December 11.-(Special) The following officers have been dis charged at Camp Mcclellan and dozens of others are being returned to civil life as fast as their discharge papers completed:
 Capt. Winthrop c. Lincoln, Capt
 James L. Mcbride. First Lfeuts Albert H, Hinton, Oscar Hall DeWe!f. Arthur J.
 Decker, Peter M. Rose, Julius w. Neil
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
"Fair and Warmer,

Fair and Warmer the farce by Avery HopWood which Selwyn & Company will present at the Jefferson for return engagement Friday and Saturday, mati- nee Saturday of this week, needs no in- troduction to local theatregoers, be- yond that which has already been fur nished them by the ardent admirers who saw it here last season and were con vulsed by it at the Eltinge in New York, or the Cort theatre, Chicago, and who returned to their homes with loud praise of it. as the seasons greatest treat The year of it's run in New York, to say nothing of it's eight months in Chi cago, established the fame of Fair and Warmer in all parts of the country. It is one of those rare farces with so universal an appeal, and so pronounced a trick of making laughs, that every known kind of person rises to call 1t blessed
 selwyn & Company will present the famous farce here with cast ideally suited to it's proper interpretation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
BUTTERFLY DIED TUESDAY

Anniston, December 1.-(SpeciaI)-Clar- ence c. Butterly, we'll known engineman for the Louisville and Nashville railroad. died at St. Lukes hospital Tuesday after noon following a pneumonia attack
 MT. Butterly was stricken 10 days ago, and his case has been considered des- perate from the beginning of his illness The announcement that he had suc- cumbed to the dread disease caused 8 distinct shock in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-12
B. B. Crawford Seriously
 III at His Residence

E.. B. Crawford. president of the Crawford Motor Car company, is seri- ously i'll with double pneumonia at his home, HOO Glenview road. He was stricken with influenza last Saturday which developed into pneumonia Mon day, At late hour last night the att tending physicians held out very little hope for his recovery.