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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14
WEDDING ANNIyERsARY

The home of Mir. and Mrs. >Sol Kartus was the scene of pretty hospitality last
 might when they entertained number of friends in celebration of their fifteenth wedding anniversary. A color tone of pink and white was chosen, for the af- fair was pfettiy carried out in the decor
 ations of the reception rooms, ferns and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14

Miss orlean Randle entertained the members of the Junior Music club this afternoon at her home on Arlington ave- nue, at which time splendid programme. which is as follows, was rendered:
 March of the Sharpshooters" (Sortorie). Maggie Johnston; "Norw wegian Bridal Pro
 cession' (Greig), Lucille Lytle; "Idfe and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14

Mrs. F. M. Owen. president of the local United Charities and the hospital board. makes an earnest appeal to the public or this city for secondhand shoes for children from babies up to 12 years of age large number of children are Just recovering from measles and the organization has had a number of calls Tor shoes for them Anyone having chill drens shoes they would donate are re- quested to send them to Mrs Owen or call and notify her of same and she will send for them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14

pink roses being used in profusion. In the reception the receiving line composed or the host and hostess, Mrs. Alex Guss. Mrs. Phil Ripko, Miss Ida Kartus and Mies Minnie Light of Birmingham. Punch was served in the parlor from a flower banked bowl by Miss Dora Barr and Miss Ida Weinstein. musical pro- gramme was rendered during the evening by Miss Rosalie Goldberg, Miss zelna befkovits Miss Bessie Goldstein, and -Harry Kartus The same colors were employed in the decorations of the din ing room and plate luncheon with an zee In the prevailing tones was served. over l50 guests called during the receiv- ing hours and Mir. and Mrs. Kartus were the recipients of many beautiful gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14

Iegislate without undue parliamentary Intolerance, forecasts a rigid fight fin the extra or next regular session of Congress further to secure relief from the archaic custom of 100 years.
 The three new members named were Senators Underwood of Alabama, James of Kentucky and Owen of Oklahoma. Each believes that the recent change may move the previous question will be absolutely ineffective, and each support ed a resolution bringing about that change because he knew that at that time, noth- ing more efficacious Seould be secured. Each, furthermore, is of the opinion that no time should be lost in securing a further amendment establishing the right of a majority to control the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14
SETTLEMENT HOUSE

Plans are being, made for a musical which will be given at the new set clement house nearing completion on Eighth avenue by the members of the N. 0. Nelson glee club and the various colored choirs of Bessemer under the able direction of Mary Reese and Sadie Williams who have charge of the set : clement work among the negroes of the city. Several selections will be rendered by the band from the Miles Memorial school, while quartet will sing negro melodies N. O. Nelson, president of the company operating this work among their colored efn- p1oyes, will be present as will num- Der of prominent white people The public Is invited to come out to see what splendid work Is being done among the colored population of the city.
 Mrs. Gertrude Robeson, wife of Elisha M. Roberson, died last night at the hos pital. Mrs. Roberson was 34 years of age and was well known in this district,
 where she has lived for several years. She is survived by her husband three children, Willard, Beatty and Odessa
 Roberson, her mother, Mrs. Annie. Will Hard of Reform; three sisters, Mrs Eu- gene Posey of Barberville, Ky; Mrs. Ad- de Beatty and Miss Marie Taylor of Re form; two brothers, c. B. Willard of Tuscaloosa and E. w. Willard of Fair view.
 The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from the resi- dence, 4522 Huntsville avenue. the Rev. MT. Niager officiating. Interment will be
 made at the Brighton cemetery with Huey and Mcconnell in charge. The de- ceased was a member of the Woodmen Circle, Womans auxiliary No. 90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14
Although New Member Ala bamian Is Placed on ImpOr-
 tant Rules Committee
THREE ADDITIONS IN
 FAVOR OF CLOTURE
These Appointments Forecast Rigid Fight to Further Amend Archaic Procedure Following Success
 of Preliminary Contest
By HUGH w. ROBERTS

Washington, March 13.-tSpecialD The naming of three democratic mem- bers of the rules committee of the Senate, each of whom entertains nm idea that there should he cioture sustaining the right of majority to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14
UNDERWOOD IGNORED

That Senator Underwood was made a member of the rules committee is re- garding as exceedingly complimentary to him, and also as significant of the inten- ton of senators who believe the excess sive disputation should not handicap Con- gress in the discharge of it's business to secure relief. It seldom happens that a senator serving his first time is made a member of the rules committee. Sena- tor Underwood was promoted over a great number of other senators who have seen much longer service and desired the powerful position.
 As published in The Age Herald Sun day, Senator Underwood has positive views regarding the rEles for the expedi- tion of business. It | his opinion that the recent change will be ineffective inasmuch as that change cannot prevent 9 successful filibuster unless that fili- buster be sustained by a pitiably small minority. He believes that in securing party legislation, or all legislation con taining a&artisan or even controversial idea, the two- thirds rule will prove un- availing.
 CHANGE NECESSARY
 "The Senate of the United States he said, is the only deliberative body in the world in which the majority cannot rule. That the majority cannot rule in the Senate is contrary, in my opinion, to the spirit of the constitution. There is no question but that the time will come when 62 members of the Senate, two thirds majority, will stand together and demand a further change-one whereby majority can move the previous ques- tion and thus bring to an end at a stated subsequent period. tactics patently dila- tory and obstructive"
 That prediction may be verified before the conclusion of another regular session of Congress- At any rate it is considered highly significant that the three new democratic members of the rules commit tee are from those who are considered radical respecting their views of Senate rules
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-14
Pennsylvania's Stand Upheld

Philadelphia, March 13.--The Unanimous approval by the Pennsylvania railroad
 stockholders of the position taken by the company management in the controversy with the railroad brotherhoods was given in resolution adopted at the annual stockholders meeting here today. <---s
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-07
MEEKS & WIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Burma Reynolds
moved in their new home, Thanks.
giving day, and entertained a few
guests at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Ostrander and
children, of Saginaw, spent the week
end with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. J. WILDER.
Mrs. Sarah Fuller, Guy Fuller and
wife, and son, Louis Fuller, and
family, of Flint, spent Thanksgiving
with Lloyd Geiger and family.
Mrs. Minnie Brady visited Mrs.
Guss Ludwig, Monday.
Levi Shaffer, late resident of
Clare, Mich, was brought to Thet-
ford Center for burial, Thanksgiv-
ing day. Mrs. Shaffer, and daugh-
ter, Cora, teacher in Lansing and
Mr.. and Mrs. Deal Flemming of
West Branch, accompanied the re-
mains here for burial, and spent the
remainder of the day with Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Powers. Mr.. Shaffer was
brother-in-law of VIM. Payne, of
Whitesburg, and Mrs. Sam Powers.
and formerly resided in Richfeld.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-07
Some Facts About War Insurance

Any man or woman of any age in the
active military or naval service of the
United States can obtain Government
insurance. 1t has been ruled that
members of the Officers Training
Camps are under the act. and can OBJ
tain insurance. The cost for each
thousand dollars of insurance is from
sixty-five cents q month to persons at
the age of twenty-one to one dollar and
twenty cents month to those of the
age of fifty.one.
The beneficiaries are limited to wife,
husband. child, grandchild, brother or
sister, stepbrother or stepsister, adopt
ed brother or adopted sister of the IN
sured, as well as parent, grandparent,
or stepparent either of the insured or
of his or her consort.
The insurance is not compulsory, but
the cost is low and the protection great.
and not only are all persons eligible af-
forded every opportunity to obtain this
insurance without trouble or extra ex.
pense but they are specially urged tc
do so.
Gen. Pershing and thousands of T thei
officers and tens of thousands of soldiers
have already taken out insurance. UT
to date policies of insurance have beer
issued aggregating $4,032, 93e, 900.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-07
Thetford Center.

Mrs. Hazel WILDER is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Schott, at
Otter Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Long and son,
Douglas Ross, spent Sunday at the
home of Mrs. A. M. WILDER.
Wray Mitchell is spending few
days in Flint, visiting his son, Her.
bert Mitchell, and family.
The Ladies' Aid of Thetford Gen.
ter church will hold their annual
fair and apron sale, Frider after
noon. Dec. ID. A chicken pie sup
per will be served at the regular sup
per hour. A fine program will be
furnished. Price of supper, 25cts.
Sam Brady and wife spent Sun.
day at the home Of Peter Franklin.
of Clio. Their mother, Mrs. Char
les Brady, who has been visiting al
Mr.. Franklin's for two weeks, re.
turned with them.
Evangelistic services will be held
in the Town Hall commencing Tues.
day evening, December A.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-07
CHARLES ~. REED
Publisher

Don't criticize the government for its
shortcomings in minor matters. Right
eousness is progressive thing. Like
all else it is, in its practical application,
matter of evolution. Wrong was
wrong from the beginning of all things,
but it has taken ages to RICH. small
part of it. Bend your energies to the
assistance of the government. Bunch
your hits. When the great task has
been accomplished, tackle the next
biggest thing. Is not this logic?
The man who would submit to the
outrageous practices of: the German
government because he is afraid that
government is stronger than ours is a
coward and weakling, absolutely I'M
worthy of the blessings of freedom and
civilization which a long line of heroes
and martyrsE have progressively and
painfully won from tyrants and auto
Gratis. If men had not been willing to
suffer and die the world today would
have been composed Of lords and serfs,
masters and slaves, and would not have
progressed one step beyond the ignor-
ance and cruelty that characterized the
middle ages. Thank the gracious God
for those men, partakers of divinity,
whoshave been and are willing to suffer
and die for an ideal.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-12-07
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Lansing, Michigan,
November, "a, 1917.

November, "a, 1917.
To The People of Michigan.
The burden of carrying to a sue
cessful conclusion the great task of
selecting and mobilizing Michigan's
quota of the first contingent Of the
National Army has heretofore rest
ed upon the shoulders of compare
lively few citizens of the State.
Members of Local and District
Boards have freely given their time
and work, in many cases entailing
great personal sacrifice. We are
now called upon to make complete
inventory and classification of all
registrants who have not already
been selected for service. This work
period is to be completed within a
period of sixty days. To accom-
plish this successfully requires the
whole-hearted support and co-opera-
ton of every American.
/, therefore, as Governor of Mich
igan, do hereby appeal to all citizens
of Michigan to answer the call of
the President Of the United States,
and to assist Local and District
boards by proffering such service
and such material conveniences as
they can offer, and by appearing be-
fore the boards to give such inform
alton as will be useful in classify
ing registrants. l especially urge
school teachers and others of clerical
ability to at once report to local
boards to assist in the work of pre-
pairing questionaires.
Men of the legal profession should
offer themselves as associate men,
bers of the Legal Advisory Boards
to be provided in each community
for the purpose of advising regis
trants of their rights and obligations
and of assisting them in the prep
aration of their answers to the ques-
tons which all men subject to draft
are required to submit
Doctors should identify them
selves with the Medical Advisory
Boards which are to be constituted
in the various districts throughout
the state for the purpose of making
systematic physical examination of
the registrants.
1t should be the pride of the citi-
zens of Michigan that the execution
of the Selective Service Act in Mich
igan be carried on with the least pos
sible administrative expense. Every
dollar saved at home is one more
dollar for the firing line.
l trust that this appeal will meet
with an enthusiastic response on the
part of the citizens of Michigan,
and that all will avail themselves of
the privilege Of participating in the
accomplishment of this great pa
triotic undertaking.
ALBERT E. SLEEPER,
Governor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
Writing Letters to The Editor.
Barre Times. J

Every newspaper man has an admira
tion for the man who writes a communi
satlon and signs his name to it. MANY
men have good ideas on subjects of com
munity, state and national interest If
they would express these opinions as
personal statements they would have an
influence for good.-Brattlebo Reform
cr.
We have a similar idea about the mat
ter, too. Every time we get commu-
nication with the writer S name signed
for publication along with the communi-
cation we feel like throwing up our hat
and shouting for JOY that the person has
the nerve to come out straightforwardly
and let our readers know who is putting
forward the idea. 1t is too often the
case that the man who declines to have
his name printed at the bottom of a
communication has sinister motive
back of his desire to write a commune
cation, and very often he purposes to
take a shot at someone lust as a snip
cr shoots down unsuspecting persons
from ambush. There is a growing tend
ency among newspaper editors to refuse
to print any communication which does
not have the writer Is real name append
| ed to IT; and most all editors refuse alb
solutcly to print communication when
/ the writer S name is not known to the
editor. Moreover, there is a growing
tendency ON the part of those who pre-
sent communications to be willing to
permit their names to be attached to the
communication. "Pro Bono Publico
and all his ilk are dying out. Instead,
there is coming class of man fashion
straightforward contributors to the col
umns of the newspapers. SO we repeat
that every time one of the newer and
saner class appears we feel like throw
ing up our hat and shouting joyously
And, as you say, Mr.. Reformer, then
utterances have far more weight with
the readers than an unfathered state
ment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
DADDSEV[N[N(,
ARY TALL N1
~ MARY GRAHAM BONNER
Mr.. GIANTS PARTY.

"Well," said Mr.. Giant. as he went
walking along the slushy woods with
his great. tall boots on, Il think | will
have to call on the Brownies and the
Gnomes today and see what they are
up to-
He went along, splashing with his
enormous feet, and thinking to him
self, What day this would be for a
Slush Party"
Now, there are very few people or
animals who know just what q slush
party is. They cannot imagine having
a party on slushy day, but the little
Creatures of the Woods know how to
enjoy every minute, and they love all
the days that come. Rain, slush, snow.
heat, cold-all sorts of weather and
all sorts of days-and on every one
they can find something to do.
Soon Mr.. Giant came across Witty
Witch taking q walk. She had her
black cape, and great, tall black hat
on, and she carried a crooked stick
with knots in it. On the top of the
stick was wooden Parrot
Good morning, Witty Witch" said
Mr.. Giant. Are you feeling like your
name today?"
81 don't know" said Witty Witch,
whether | am feeling witty or funny
But | do know that l am feeling very
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
TRUE PATRIOTISM.

An excellent talk on patriotism wasI
given in New York a few nights ago by
Judge l.. u. Gibbs Of the Bronx county
court. He took a sensible and practical
view Of the question and his remarks
were heard with interest and cnthusi
assn by "A large gathering Of men
who by their actions indicated that
they heartily agreed with the senti-
mcnts expressed.
Mere birth does not make an
American, said the speaker. AN
American is he who lives, thinks and
acts with American ideas. The true
American is ready to defend his rights
at home and abroad, ON land or on
the high seas, and is willing to lay
down his life if need be. No man is
worthy of American citizenship who
permits his feeling for the land of his
birth or the land Of his forefathers to
50 obscure his vision as to make him
partisan Of any foreign government.
These are true words, and il is easy
to infer that they were uttered for the
benefit of men who came from foreign
countries or are the descendants of
those who did. II is not strange that
such men should have kindly feeling
for the lands from which they or their
forefathers came, but, having made
their homes in this country and become
citizens of the greatest republic i'll the
world, it is their duty now to stand
faithful to the interests of this country,
no matter what happens This is the
lesson the speaker on this occasion tried
TO drive home to his hearers and les.
son which all should learn who have
not already learned it.
/ Some of the speakers words may al
Y SO well he taken to heart BY native
1 born Americans, for he uttered a sol
cmn truth when he said that "truc
| Amcricanism does not consist III waving
the flag on the Fourth Of July or sing
| ing patriotic songs i'll restaurants.
Some of the most demonstrative patri-
otics are apt to be too superficial in
their patriotism. The real thing does
not consist in outward manifestations
though these are proper in their place
but, as the speaker said, in a readiness
to defend our rights on land and sea
and to lay down our lives in this work
if need be.
Fortunately there is evidence that
the great body of foreigners and citi
zcnS of foreign extraction are thorough
~ loyal to the government. There are
individuals who have been swept from
the proper attitude by their love TO
their fatherlands, but these are the ex
ception and not the rule. The peopl,
Of this country as a whole, regardless
Of whore they or their ancestors cam
from, arc loyal and the country is safe
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29

Its wonderful" said the Brownies
and Gnomes.
And they then began TO play, Such
games rs they had They nude houses
and castles and palaces, for the sluShy
snow stuck together so well. Then
they threw snowballs and they all got
SO Wet And trying to dodge the
snowballs, of course, they fell down in
the slush.
They laughed so hard and they kept
getting more soaked and more drench-
ed all the time, but how they loved it /.
eve only get slush at just this time
of year said the Brownies.
"Well. well have good deal more
Of it before the next few weeks are
over with" said Witty Witch.
THAT'S good said Mr. Giant.
'4Hurrah." said the Gnomes.
II shall now bring on the Animals
of Giant-land." said Mr. Giant.
All" said Witty Witch. mo wonder
you wanted frolic today For all
knew that Mr.. Giant had some very
finely trained Animals that were only
known to the Giant World. and to the
little Gnomes and Brownies because
they are such friends of Mr.. Giant.
The procession started with num-
Der of dogs who looked like Chinese
Chow Dogs, carrying in their mouths
the flag Of Giant-land. It is large
yellow flag and on it is a picture made
in black silk of Mr.. Giant in his top
boots
Then came some Birds who flew back
wards. If they had not been a little
above the Animals they certainly
would have bumped back and forth.
for they flew backwards no matter
which way the Chow Dogs turned. And
the Dogs kept turning back too, for
most of the Animals walked backwards
and for those who didn't, the elbows
would sometimes have to go on
straight ahead.
There were the Squirrels who rode
on the backs Of the little black Ponies.
The Squirrels are great friends of Mr..
Giant, and the Ponies play around Mr..
Giants Cave and prance up his legs
to eat sugar out of his hands. 80
Mr.. Giant has a little Zoo, all his
own, for he keeps it for his friends
the Brownies and Gnomes, and Witty
Witch talks to the Animals and gets
stories from them to tell to the little
Creatures of the Woods.
The Animals enjoyed the Slush too
but when the procession was over, ev-
eryone marched back to Witty Witch's
Cave, where roaring fire, dry clothes
and good hot supper was awaiting
them.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29
SWAT THE MORSE BILL.

Tn voters of Vermont, with tn
Perry bill presented to them for judg-
mcnt, killed that measure by $4,000
majority because they believed in the
local option prineipie. We hope the
Morse bin will be buried beyond the
hope of resurrection when it comes up
for final passage in the house. The
senators, voting unquestionably on
their own beliefs regardless of what
their constituents want, gave approval
to the bill by a margin of Is to :.
The bill provides for yearly referen.
dunn on the question of license and il
the state goes no every town and city
will be prohibition, regardless of the
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-03-29

votes in municipality units. The
Morse bill abandons entirely the local
option principle, to which the entire
state gave its appreciation so strongly.
If it should happen to succeed in any
year i'll getting an affirmative vote it
would throw upon the less than 90
towns now voting license condition
which they do not want. II the rep
resentatlves take as criterion of
the wishes of their constituents, their
vote as freely expressed, they will kill
the Morse bill i'll short order Yer
mont is one of the cleanest states in
the Union as far as the sale of liquor
is concerned-much cleaner than some
of the prohibition states, Maine. for in
stance. The way to make the state
cleaner is by trying to reform the few
towns aId cities which now vote YES.
There is a good chance to make Yer
mont prohibition by working in the
right direction, but there are thousands
of voters who are always ready to
vote no on the question of granting H.
cense, but who believe sincerely in the
local option law and who wish to see
1t retained on our statute books.