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The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
Liner TORPEDOEO
American Physicians Report
ed Aboard Britannia.

(By the International News Service.) }
London, Nov. "a few hours after the
British admiralty in a brief statement
today announced the destruction of the
White Star liner Britannia, used as a
hospital ship by the entente, in the
Aegean Sea, an official statement was
issued in Athens announcing that the big
vessel was torpedoed.
Fifty lives were lost, as far as known
up to late tonight, and 1,1o6 persons were
rescued.
Unconfirmed dispatches say that Amer
leans were on board. American sur
geons, these messages said. were among
the hospital staff, which, with the crew,
numbered more than 500.
Thirty-flve lifeboats which for emer-
gency had been swung out, served in the
rescue of the 1,lo6 persons saved.
The sinking occurred of the island OF
Rea Of Keos, southeast OF Athea.
The Britannia was ready for the South
hampton-New York trade Of the White
Star Line In competition with the giant
merchantmen Of the Hamburg-American
Line when war was declared.
Since that time she had been employed
by the British government as a trans
port. carrying many of the troops that
formed the first British expeditionary
force to the Dardanelles.
Later she was used as a hospital ship.
and had taken back to England more
than 5000 British wounded from Cali
poll and Southern Europe.
She was built by HaTland & Wolff, at
Belfast, and was &5 feet over all In
length, OF 4S,15S tons gross register. and
70. coo tons displacement, being second in
size only to the German liner Vaterland.
A double bottom, extending right out
to the ships sides, with floors on every
frame. was fitted throughout the vessel.
This double bottom was five feet deep
and divided into four compartments
transversely by the watertight center
keels and watertight longitudinals on
each side.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
CLERKS
OUTLINE BATTLE
FOR BIGGER WAGE
Employees Union Formulates
Definite Program for Con-
gress to Act Upon.
URGES LONGEVITY PAY
Automatic Increases at Regular Inter-
walls on Efficiency Basis
Advocated.

A definite program for the better
nent of wages and working conditions
Tor the government clerks has beer
mapped out for the consideration o.
congress by the recently organizes
Federal Employees Union, comprisin,
5000 residents of the District.
This program Summarized eaIk
forI
1. A definite Increase I'm SALARY
70 NIL deserving empBsyes whs
have not otherwise been provided
for I'm recent year., 10 offset tSs
great advance In the cost Of the
necessities Of life In the pest O..
to fifteen years.
:. Automatic Increases at rer.-
lar intervals to employees whose
record for efHciency has been kepf
up to n predetermined standard.
3. Longevity pay for all en-
ployes after having served the
government faithfully for q Efven
number Of yenrs-
& Equalixation of salaries In an
bureaus Of n department., % thst
employees Performing q Gfven
grade Of work In one bureau will
INC hAmC Eay ~ emplOye0
doing similar work I'm other Su-
reaus Of the same department. OF
In other departments Of the Eoy-
ernment service.
& Installation of q uniforn syS-
TEN Of efnciency ratings 20 that
the standard of efncteney for en-.
ployes engaged In the ssme Itne
Of work viii be the same throuEh-
out the service.
q. A representative Of the eIerAs
on all emeiency boards, % be
chosen BY the emplsyss then
selves.
:. EnntnstIel Of he inesualt-
ties and distinctions betweea e.-
pIoyes on the statutory ron and
those on the lump sum pay rsu.
Legislative Conmfttse.
The details of this comprehensiv,
plan havs Ibsen worked ou'
by the Legislative committss, oonsist.
Ing OF James Y. Hamilton. Intsrto,
Miss Lillian v. Ksath.
ley, War Department; Misc Csthertn,
A. Cooper. Treasury; Miss F1oreno.
Interior; J. W. Starr. War
Owen P. KelIsr. Treasury; George b
SQuires, Postonhoe; Charles z. oare
CONTINUED on PAGE SIX
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
HUNTED WHISKY WITH DOG.

Finland, Pa, Nov. 22.-There was a
strange hunt on Sunday at the farm
owned by Joe Michaelson. of Finland,
and the game warden was powerless to
act. Two men, a woman and a dog were
in the hunting party. They had the dog
on a chain and they made a close inspec-
ton Of every corn shock in one of the
fields on the farm. But the game was
not prolif1c-even scarce.
An explanation developed that a quart
OF whisky had been hidden, out keen as
his nose may have been for rabbits, the
dog was a poor rum hound" hence the
seafch was discontinued after an hour.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
CABRERA STILL BALKs.

Atlantic City. N. J., Nov. A-Luis Ca
brera, chairman Of the Mexican delegates
will not agree to a border settlement un-
til he gets definite assurance Of q ss0,-
100000 loan In the United STATES.
The fact became known today, follow
ing a series of conferences between Ca
brera and Representatives OF the nifty
largest American companies owning
mines in Mexico.
All told. the American mining interests
in Mexico aggregate 81, ,o0oeco. They
constitute about ope-quarter OF the
American capital invested IN Mexico.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
POPULIST PARTY PASSES,

Lincoln. Nebr.. Nov. 22.-The election
Just passed marked the end of at least
one and probably two political parties in
Nebraska. The Progressive party failed
to poll l per cent of the total vote of
the State, as a party is required to do
in order to be recognized.
Although the Populist vote was not
separated from the Democratic, It failed
to so through some legal requirements
and probably will no longer be recog-
nized. This was said to be the last State
in which the Populist party existed,
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
bank BANDITS BATTLE
POSSE AFTER ROBBERY
One Man Wounded Quartet Escapes
in Auto with 5000.
CBy the international New. servIc..p

CBy the international News ServIce.D
Champagne. Ill. Nov. 2e.-ln speC-
tacular street battle with four auto
bandits who looted the Exchange Bank
at Roberts Of nearly $500 early TODAY.
+. F. Roberts was shot I'm the arm.
A posse OF citizens engaged the rob-
bers. the explosion that wrecked the
bank vault having aroused the town. The
cracksmen escaped after a running ight
though they dropped 800 in silver in their
getaway.
The bandits spent four hours in Ro-
berts. They first cut all the telephone
and telegraph wires to prevent residents
from summoning assistance.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
SHE DENIES AUTO THEFrs

Chicago. Nov. 22.-Mrs Elvina Stiles.
wife Of Maj. William r. Stiles, of the
Postofice Service. today faced a jury on
a charge that she and Roy Whitehead
are the heads and brains of an alleged
automobile thieves trust"
Beautifully sewned and apparently at
ease: MRS. stiles smiled as the State out
lined its case. Her defense win he that
she had no hand in the thefts of auto
mobiles, but merely signed the bonds of
some Of its members who were under ar
rest.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
CANADIAN EDITOR KILLED,

Ottawa, Ontario, Nov. 2.-Conhrma-
ton was received here today that Maj.
John 8. Lewis, formerly editor of the
Montreal Star, has been killed in action
in France. The confirmation was con-
tained In a private cablegram received by
F. b. McCurdy, parliamentary secretary
Of the military department.
Maj. Lewis was an American, born in
Wisconsin. He came to Canada about
twenty years ago.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
LOSES $50, ZOO, 900 CONTRACT.

Philadelphia, Nov. IA report current
In this city today says the Midvale Steel
and Ordnance Company has virtually
relinquished its $50, 900 army-rifle con-
tract. BY an arrangement similar TO that
affected between the British and Russian
commissions and the Eddystone Amfuni-
ton Company. the British commission
now will take over the Remington Arms
Company contract which Is said to have
covered 100000 rifles
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
BRITISH SEIZE SHIPS MAIL.

New York, Nov. 22.-The Scandinavian
American liner Stockh6lm, which ar
rived here today reported that British
authorities at kirkwall removed all the
ships mail.
were discovered in one OF the sbin.s Iife-
boats, covered with canvas. They had
been subsisting on crackers ana water.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
ASSISTANT PREMIER TO QUIT.

1t was announced yesterday afternoon
that James E. Osborne, Assistant secre-
tary of State, will resign.
The announcement followed a confer
ence between Mr.. Osborne and President
Wilson.
The date the diplomats resignation
will take effect WAS not given out
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
BULL MOOSE STILL aARMG.

New York. Nov. 0-PolticaF dopesters
were speculating today ON whether the
Progressive party Ia to be kept alive, a.
a party, in New York. George W. Per
kins, It was learned, has moved his desk
from Republican headquarters back to
the old Progressive home in Madison
avenue, and the headquarters have been
placed temporarily In charge Of John w.
McGrath, Col Roosevelt's former secre-
tary.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
Army and Navy Game. New York.

Reduced rate, Baltimore and Ohio.
All trains Friday. Nov. "a, and Satur-
day morning; valid returning until
Monday. Special train of parlor cars,
diner and coaches from Union Station
breakfast. rs cents. and luncheon, 81. co.
Arrive Liberty street. New York, 1900
noon, thence Ninth avenue elevated
Grounds. Round trip fare. S10.20.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23
DRINK KILLS MRS. TEMPERANCE

Brantford, Ontario, Nov. z.-Mrs. Han
nah Temperance died here, and today e.
c. Andrich. a liquor dealer, was charged
with causing her death. The govern
ment alleges he illegally sold to Mrs.
Temperance the liquor which caused her
death. Ontario Is supposed to be dry.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-23

THE trend of advertising toward
the morning newspapers is en-
phasized BY the increasing ad-
vertising gains recorded by
THE HERALD.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
POPULAR COUPLE Welded

On Tuesday evening of this week
Miss Sarah Malt and Ray Tomlin
both of this city were united in mar
riage at 500 at the Warren Avenue
Presbyterian church. Saginaw, by Rev.
Dyer.
They were attended by Miss Louise
Malt, of Saginaw, sister of the bride
and Mr.. Orville Allen of this city. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a luncheon was
given at the Elk's temple, which was
attended by fifteen, including a num-
Der of unlimited guests from Alma,
who finding out that the wedding was
to take place made hurried trip to
Saginaw to pay due respect and hon
ors to Mr.. and Mrs. Tomlin, and if
reports from Saginaw are true, the
honors were well handed out, and the
"newlyweds" given a royal send off
when they left Saginaw on a midnight
train for a short wedding trip.
Mr.. Tomlin, who is a teller at the
First State Bank, is held in high re-
gard by his wide circle of Alma
friends. The bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Malt of Sagi-
nav, but for over a year past has
been a resident of Alma, and has been
in the employ of the Grain Depart
ment of the Alma Grain & Lumber
Company, as a bookkeeper. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tomlin will make their future
home i'm Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
OUR CITY WATER SUPPLY

For years the city of Alma has been
drawing its water supply from Pine
river, which gracefully winds it way
through the city. and during all these
years Alma has paid little attention
to the condition of the water which
her citizens were daily using for var
ious purposes. Today it is different
For years young lads and men have
sought relief from the heat in the
waters of Pine river Today, SWIM
ming bids fair to be lost art for the
balance of this year at least, the wa
tiers Of Pine river having been decar-
ed unfit for bathing purposes. Still
Alma people are using this water.
Alma residents will soon have q
chance to declare themselves Cor a
better condition, with pure we'll water
coming through the water mains for
use around the home, if they so will
it. Primary election day, the time
set for the special election for bond
ing for sewage and water will give
Alma chance 20 cleanup, to do away
with the necessity Of using filthy river
NNeSA oAouiih bhe hOiut, anu 70 nave
instead of this, pure, fresh water,
straight from the bowels of the earth,
coming through the mains, into the
kitchen, and other places, where now
water from the Pine, declared by the
health authorities as unfit for bath
ing, is now coming and being used in
the household.
Good water and good sewage are
prime factors in the health of any
community, and Alma people should
study over the situation closely before
going to the polls on August goth.
100000 may seem a large amount to
bend for, but one should remember
that health is priceless, and that clean
Illness is the greatest factor in keeping
health.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
BACK IN COMMISSION BUSINESS

Nelson S. Smith has leased the old
Caple warehouse at the south end of
Gratiot avenue for a term of five
years and work will Immediately start
on the overhauling of the structure, in
fitting it for the produce business. An
upright will also be constructed north
Of the present business for the storing
OF hay and straw.
Mr. Smith expects to be ready for
the fall business, and will be in the
market for hay, straw, apples, pota-
toes, beans, etc. He expects to equip
a greater part of the present ware
house as a beanry, large enough so
that he will require the services Of
about thirty pickers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
GOOD HEALTH MEETING

A meeting Of the Gratiot County
Good Health Society was held at the
First State Bank last evening, for the
election of twelve directors for the
society.
President Gardner being unable to
be present, the meeting was called TO
order by c. F. Brown and following
some preliminary work, twelve direc-
tors were chosen as follows: DR.. r..
J. Carney, of Alma, chairman; Mrs.
w. p. Andrews Of ST. Louis, DR.. f.
II. Faust of Ithaca, DR.. w. w. Drake
of Breckenridge, DIR. c. Parkhurst Of
North Star, DIR. W. f. Barstow of St
Louis, Mrs. c. A. Grams Of North Star.
Mrs. Fred +. Moffatt of Breckenridge,
DIR. B. c. Hall, Pompeii, Mrs. F.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
HAVE ORGANIZED

A meeting to organize chapter or
branch of the Women's Committee of
the National Hughes Alliance was held
on Wednesday, August 9th, at the
house of Francis King. A good at
tendance and an enthusiastic audience
greeted the two speakers of the after
noon, Mr.. Ezra l.. Smith and Mr.. j.
H. Greene. Mr.. Smith dwelt princi-
pally on the influence women might
exert upon the voters, and Mr.. Greene
gave in very interesting fashion a
sketch of the life of the candidate of
the Republican party. Organization
had been effected before the speaking
began, the officers of the branch be-
ing, President, Mrs. Francis King,
Vice President. Mrs. l.. j. Timby, Sec
rotary, Mrs. George w. Moore, and
Treasurer Mrs. j. II. Greene. At the
close of the meeting most of those
present enrolled themselves members
making voluntary contributions of
money, from 20 cents to dollar, and
pledging themselves to work in every
possible way open TO voteless women
for the election of Mr.. Hughes. Notice
of the next meeting will appear in
these columns; meantime all women in
Alma or in the nearby towns or the
County are asked to join this organi-
cation. Applications for membership
may be made TO Mrs. G.. w. Moore,
State Street, Alma. The following let
ter was read at the meeting:
"This is critical time for America
"a time when all citizens, men and
women alike, who believe in American
ization, and a thorough going prepar-
edness should rally TO the country's
call and elect Charles Evans Hughes
to lead America through the perilous
times ahead.
We believe that Mr.. Hughes cleo
ton is imperative for the unity, pros
perity and honor of this nation.
We are organizing a Women's Ma
tional Committee of the Hughes AL
lance of one thousand members which
will represent the country. 1t will be-
gin the immediate task of enrolling
one hundred thousand women to work
for the election of Mr.. Hughes. This
movement has the hearty endorse
ment of Mr.. Hughes, Mr.. Roosevelt
and Mr.. Wilcox, Chairman of the Re-
publican National Committee.
Mr.. Hughes has expressed himself
in favor of national laws for the pro-
lection of women and child workers,
social legislation and other subjects
of particular interest to women. He
stands for a citizenship that will unite
all peoples in America.
Will you enroll ir the Hughes AL
lance and do all you can to get others
to join?s
There are many things we can do to
elect Mr.. Hughes President of the
United States.
Get voters to work for Mr. Hughes.
Organize branches.
Procure funds.
Have meetings; and
Distribute literature telling the
truth about our candidate.
Remember the campaign cannot
wait until Fall. You can work in the
Summer and the campaign needs you
now" Very truly yours,
Frances A. Kellor, Chairman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
ANNOUNCEMENT

Several weeks ago | announced that
/ was a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for State Represen-
tative. My candidacy has been so well
received in all parts of the county
that | feel very much encouraged.
shall see every one | can before the
primaries, but if / do not see you, you
may be sure it is from a lack of
time. | believe that a public office is
a public trust to be administered in
the interest of the whole people, If
nominated and elected I shall try to
live up to this belief.
Harry c. Rose,
Ashley, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10

f Convis of Ithaca and Miss Sadie
Messenger, Alma. The directors will
hold meeting later at which time
they will elect officers for the society.
AT the meeting at which the cleo
ton of officers will be held, the direc-
tors will decide whether to hold good
health week this year, or to have Wis
iting nurses in the county for month,
as the directors deem best for the in
terests of the people of the county.
A number were present from st. Louis
at the meeting
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
LANsHAw PLAYERS COMING

The Lanshaw players will be in
Alma all next week, under their own
large canvas theatre, with better plays
than ever before, and are promising
to give Alma people more for their
money then ever in the past.
The Lanshaw players have always
enjoyed a fine reputation with Alma
theatre goers, and with new plays, a
larger cast, and new and costly scenic
effects, they are out to add to the rep
utation that they have held here.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
RESTRICTIONS ON RIVER
Pine River Closed to Bathers for the
Summer by City Officials

Owing TO the contaminated condi-
ton of Pine river the city authorities
have made it an offense punishable by
fine and even Imprisonment for any
person to bath or swim when the river
is in its present condition. Signs have
been placed along the river and the
authorities are keeping a close watch
of the banks. This seems like a great
privation on the first consideration,
but the city officials state that in this
way the usual summer sickness casue
by swimming will be reduced notice
ably.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10

Pckord of her greatest characteations Rags
at the Idlehour Friday, August IL, 1916
Mary worlds foremost picture in
Always
makes the Rags"
powerful
triumph oppressed title character thrilling
xtreme. rags" is a genuine Pkford classic
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
MOTOR HEARsE SERVICE

G. V. Wright, one of Alma's well
known funeral directors has just COM
pleted arrangements whereby he will
soon be able to furnish motor hearse
service in connection with his bust
ness. Mr.. Wright has taken a step
that few funeral directors in places
the size of Alma have taken, and
marks him as a progressive business
man of the kind that is making Alma,
the kind of a city that it should be-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10

p Rev. Harry +. Porter, graduate of
the College in the class of 1899 and
for several years pastor of the Brigh-
ton Presbyterian Church, Zanesvills,
Ohio, will preach in the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning. The Bible
school, Christian Endeavor society
will meet at the usual hours. Prayer
meeting on Thursday evening as
usual.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10

Morning Prayer will be held at
1000 a. m. Sunday morning at the
st. Johns church, and will be follow
ed by Sunday school at 11:30. No
evening service will be held owing to
the Union meeting at the Church Of
Christ.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
SUNDAY EXCURSION TO TOLEDO

On Sunday, August 18th, the Ann
Arbor railroad will operate another
low rate excursion TO Toledo, Ohio,
by special train leaving Alma at
Cos "A. m. Fare for round trip S1.75.
5l-t1
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10
CHURCH NOTES

&sss4
At the NJ. +. church on Sunday
morning Rev. Brownlow will preach
on the subject, "The Owners Mark"
and in the evening the subject for his
sermon will be "A Startling An
nouncement" Sunday School and
Epworth League will meet at the
usual hour.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10

Sunday evening there will be a
Union meeting at the Church of
Christ on Pine avenue at which Rev
Jackson will preach.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1916-08-10

At the Baptist church on Sunday
morning, Rev. X. NJ Traver, the
gifted pastor of the First Baptist
church of Pontiac, will have charge of
the services. Other services as usual
except for the Sunday evening church
service, which will not be held owing
to Union meeting at the Church of
Christ.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-02-11
KnOxfOrk News

A. B. Blanton is visiting friends
in Harlin this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Blanton
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Jim PARROT
Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. G. C. Humfeet is on the
sick list this week.
Miss Flossie Humfeet has been
sick for a few de- VS..
Green Davis is very i'll this
week.
Mrs. E. H. Heiton visited Mrs.
A. B. Blanton Sunday.
]. N. Fee visited his daughter
Saturday, who is in school at
Barbourville.
E. V. Osburn bought three
mouse traps while in Barbour
vile Saturday, think he is going
into the fur business.
Thos. Parrot has had lagripe
for the past few weeks.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-02-11
Sherif's Sale

By virtue of execution No. 1851
directed to me, which issued
from the Clerks office of Knox
Circuit Court, in favor of John
A. Black against j. W. Afford,
l, or one of my deputies will on
Monday the 28th day of Febru-
airy 1916 between the hours of
10 o'clock a. m. and a o'clock p.
m. at the courthouse door in
Barbourville, Knox county Ken
lucky expose to public sale to
the highest bidder the following
property. Tor so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy the
amount of the Plaintiffs debt,
interest and cost:
One tract of land lying and be-
ing on Brush creek, Knox county
Kentucky, and bounded on the
north by land of j. w. Afford
and George Jenkins and c. H.
Bays, Jr., east by c. H. Bays,
Jr., west by land of Mrs. j. W.
Myrick and j. w. Afford, con-
tanning about 10 acres and levied
on as the land of j. W. Myrick.
This execution is subject to a
credit of 5000
Terms: Sale will be made on
a credit of three months, bond
with approved security required,
bearing interest at the rate OF
6 per cent per annum from day
of sale, and having the force and
effect of bond.
This 5 day of February, 1916.
S. l.. Lewis, S. X. c.
Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-02-11
Swan Lake

Miss Amanda Whitaker was
the guest of Mrs. Ellen Lawson
Wednesday.
Mrs. R. M. jackson and daugh-
ter, Iva, were the guest of Elnor
Terrell Monday.
Messrs Chas. and Earnest
Jackson were in Barbourville,
Tuesday.
Charley Terrell was in Wilton
camps Thursday.
Mrs. Rhoda Davis of Warren,
is the guest of relatives at this
place.
Mrs. G.. W. Terrell was the
week end visitor of her sister,
Mrs. C. S. Faulkner.
G. B. Detherage was calling at
Indian Creek Sunday.
Friday is the closing of the
Swan Lake school for this term.
Misses Margarine and Mayme
Terrell spent Sunday with Miss
Iva jackson. ~
Dock Lawson and little son,
Stanley, were ut Parmon, Mon
day.
Miss Wilson. of Rockhold is the
guest of the Misses Fultze's this
week.
Miss Martha Terrell was in