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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-19

COL. E. G. SNIDER -" Whirlwind
auctioneer" courteous, quick, eff
cient. Get Snider, he knows how. Res,
1865 Mission st. Phone 142SM. 81
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
VIOLET MESSEREAU, DAINTY SCREEN STAR,
 TO APPEAR AT BIJOU

Petite Violet Messereau, the cute lit tie screen star, who has been the spe- cial feature of some of the greatest successes of the silent stage, will make her personal appearance at Loew's Biiou Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day in connection with the vaudeville and feature programme that will be the attraction for that time.
 This is in keeping with the promise made by Marcus Loew when the sum mer scale of prices now in effect was announced. ara it is now stated that Alice Brady, Carlyle Blackwell, Muriel Ostriche. Ethel Clayton and other screen stars will come to visit at the Bijou in rapid succession
 Miss Messereau has hundreds of ad- mirers in Birmingham, and her most recent successes were registered with "The Honor of Mary Burke" Little Miss Nobody" and Broken Fetters," all seen at Loew's Bijou.
 In addition to the appearance of the screen star. Liane Carrera. Anna Held S daughter. will be on the bill. and there will be other Loew features and eX- elusive pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
HILL IN EIGHT
Most Powerful searchIight

It Is 10 feet high, it's mirror has diameter of five feet and 1t weighs three tons It's beam is as brilliant as the sun at o'clock in the morning or 1 in the afternoon, New York latitude, and you can read a newspaper by it's light 30 miles away. The heat of it's focused beam Is so intense that it will set pa per aire at a distance of 250 feet It has a candlepower of more than 1,250, ,00o. coo.
 These are a few astonishing facts in the Popular Science Monthly about the Sperry searchlight, the invention of El- mer A. Sperry of Brooklyn, N. Y, who is already knowF as the inventor of the airplane stabilizer and ship gyroscope bearing his name and the first electric arc light
 One of the most powerful beacons along the coast is the Sandy Hook lighthouse But the Sperry searchlight is P times more brilliant than that light. Were the Sperry lamp substituted for the light house beacon, ship passing out to see could be bathed in light until it disap- peared below the horizon. By swinging the light back and forth across the sky 1t has been made visible 150 miles away. For navy use the Sperry lamp Eliminates target 10 times more brilliantly than any other projector devised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
NEAR SCORE LOSE
 THEIR LIVES IN  z. NEW YORK FIRE
Two Already Known Dead, Five Dying and Fifteen Missing-PrOpertyLOss
 Million Dollars

New York, June 13.-Two men are dead, two are dying, 15 others are in hospitals seriously injured and fully 20 others are missing as the result of fire which de- stroyed an History building used as a refinery by the American Sugar Refining company on the Brooklyn water front late tonight. The fire was started by the explosion of a condenser
 Five hundred men were at work in the building when the fire began, Two hours after the flames started many of the men were unaccounted for. Fire Marshal Brophy declared he believed at least 20 men had been trapped on the up per floors of the blazing building and that the number might run up to 5o
 The building, which is one of many in the great plant of the refining com pany, covered an entire block. lmmed- lately after the explosion and the flames which resulted from it. four alarms were sounded, calling out all the apparatus in the borough of Brooklyn and several en- zines from Manhattan, together with fire boats.
 Five of the men taken to hospitals are expected to die. Bremen believed that several bodies would be found in the ruins when search for them became pos sible.
 1t was estimated that the property loss would be at least $1, 100000. Large quan- titles of refined sugar and of sugar cane was stored in the structure, which was of brick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
POLICE ESCORT FOR
 CAPTAIN JOHNSON

Accompanied by members of the po- lice department the body of Capt. J. s. Johnson, aged 61 years. a member of the department for 3l years. was car ried to Livingston yesterday morning for interment. Members of the roiiee and detective departments marched in a body from Masonic temple to the sta- ,tion. and six members, representing the department andS Woodlawn lodge. Knights Templar, acted as pallbearers.
 The original flag was made in Phil adelphia from bunting imported from England in 1776 just before the Dec karat ton of Independence was promul- gated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
List of Medal Awards
 Made at Auburn for
 the Term Just Closed

l Auburn, June 13.-(Special.) )-The
 following medals were awarded during
 the commencement exercises held here
 Monday, June IL:
 The Thomas Essay medal: Oscar La- fayette Martin. South Carolina. 1 The sophomore best debater medal:
 Fuel Needham Gentry, Bibb county. ] The freshman Reclamation medal. William Lee Sims, St. Clair county 1 Best debater in the Wirt society: Ro- land Lee Sparkman, Birmingham. I Best debater in the Websterian so- ciety: Oscar Lafayette Martin, South Carolina.
 | Best declaimer in the Wirt society: Edward Hofford Todd, Birmingham l Best declaimer in the Websterian so- ciety: Edwin Bragg Lancaster, Sumter , county.
 The Phi Kappa Phi Honor society. which is national in its scope, was chartered at Auburn in 1914. Since then lit has grown in membership and has become a large society. The society lays emphasis both on scholarship and on character and rigid examination on both these points Is made before a
 candidate is elected. The candidates average in his course of study through out all four years of his work must be
 at least s5 per cent. In addition to this preference is given to those men who show themselves to be leaders of men by their participation in clogge activi- ties Men selected from the class of 1917: E. l.. Deal. Tuscaloosa; J. R. Hines, Chambers; w. T. Shinholser, Georgia; i; J. F. Pruitt, Russell; w. L. Blanton,
 Florida; w.. w. Owens, Pike; A. B.
 Pimm, Florida; G. Morley, Tallapoosa;
 L. M. Ware. Georgia; W. W. Barron, South Carolina; P. A. Terrell, Lee; G. E. Weber, Lee; s. M. Wong, China; H.
 w. Thomson, Lee; J. D. Russell, Cal
 houn; w. R. Lassiter, Lee; G. R. Bowl
 ing, Tallapoosa, D. A. Helmich, Jeffer- son; c. L. Isbell Lee; H. H. House,
 Etowah F. w. Matthews, Jefferson; J.
 B. Grimsley, Georgia; A. L. Scarborough,
 Calhoun; H. M. Lewis. Bibb; l.. P. Hod- nett, Macon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
MRS. MATHIS IS
 BUSY THIS WEEK

Mrs. G. H. Mathis writes from Collins vile that she spoke there on the uth and at Russellville and Haleyville on the 18th and that she would probably cover at least four counties this week in the interest of the liberty loan bonds, to- gether with her regular work for food planting and conservation.
 She also said that the rains in north Alabama had made the crops look mighty good She further says the people are beginning to wake up to the seriousness of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
POLICE NOTES

Police have been asked to locate Gus tavus A. Stroh. aged 77 years, who es- capped from the Watertown State Insane hospital at Moline, H.. on October 3, 1915. A letter received from the police chief of Rockford, Ill. yesterday afternoon. states that the man has been in Alabama, and It is believed he stopped in Birmingham. The letter says the man talks about money affairs, electricity his home state, Illinois and of being persecuted by his enemies" A reward Is offered.
 Chief Eagan yesterday was asked to locate and detain Mrs. Aida Borough. aged 1s years, who disappeared from her home at Leeds recently. The woman is 5 feet or 5 inches tall and weighs l25 pounds.
 Four Winchester rifles were delivered to the Ensley police department yester- day afternoon by Police Chief Eagan, the rifles having been purchased by the city commission to be used on riot calls. Rifles were provided for the detective and po- licemen several weeks ago, but it was de- cided to secure the guns for the Ensley branch of the department.
 James A. Kirkland, white who is all legged to have stolen the automobile of Dr. N P. Cooke, two weeks ago. was arrested in Tampa Fla, and is being held at the northslde jail by Officers Mcfarland and Brown The officers brought the man back from the Florida city in the stolen machine.
 J. L. Flippen, 11s Sarah Avenue, West End. was injured yesterday at noon at Third avenue and Fourteenth street north, when struck by an automobile said by police to have been driven by Mrs w. E. Boyd, of Ensey. MT, Flippen was injured as he stepped from South Ensley street car. He was carried to the Birmingham infirmary.
 J. K. Smith, 1707 American Trust building, reported to the police last night that his Maxwell automobile, H. cense No. Alabama 22S84. was stolen from First avenue and Twentieth street, between 3:15 and o'clock in the afternoon.
 Carrie Lee Moore, negress, residing in the rear of 2170 Highland avenue, was stabbed and seriously wounded last night in front of 2216 Arlington avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
REGISTRATION TOTALS GIVE
 BIRMINGHAM A BIG BOOST

coufed. He has a force of about 50 young women at this task In the council chamber of the city hall. As soon as the work Is completed the cards copied will be sent to the war department at Washington, the original record remaining in Birmingham.
 The total registration for the city will be around 10000, accord ing to Mir. Pepperman. Figuring the population of Birmin B ham at 10000, BIrminghnm's registration is about 5000 over it's quota. which is better showing than any city ;u Birmingh hnn's class has made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

by Dave Guest. negro. according to po- lice records. The woman's wounds were dressed by Dr. x. r. Cooke and later she was transferred to the Iillman hospital In the city emergency auto mobile. Her condition Is serious. Guest escaped.
 Andrew Floyd, negro, wanted on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der in Ensley. is being held at the North side city jail. He was arrested last night by Officers Ellard and Watson and Ensley authorities were notified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
3. A. Pepperman Filing Record of EligibIes for Military Service

Although taps has sounded on all those of eligible age who failed to register June 5, many are yet pre- senting themselves to the mayor for registration.
 E. A. Pepperman, clerk of the registration boards of Birmingham, Is having all registration cards
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

very deeply. We more fully appreciate the significance of our entry into the war after having stepped on the shores of France than ever before, and now 1t will be a very serious thing with us.
 q feel warranted in saying that America is in the war to do her share, whatever that share may turn out to be, whether great or small. I feel every assurance in saying that that can be fully counted on."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
INDEPENDENT COMMAND

Washington, June 13-General Pershing, in conference with French army heads, will determine where the American ex- petition shall be placed, and his recom- mendations, which practically will oe final, will be approved here.
 This was reiterated today at the war department in response to published re- ports that it had been arranged to have General Pershing's force operate under General Petain, the French commander in-chief, and not under Marshal Haig It was pointed out that General Peshing will be an independent comm;- -nder, such al Marshal Haig, necessarily co-operat- ing with the French command, which is on French soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

CTS were permitted to collect $s0,Oo,oo9 per annum in exchange, as prior to the inauguration of the reserve system, they would lose their enmity to the reserve system, and practically all non-members would become members. The spokesmen for the reserve system contended that If the fundamental principles upon which the system Is founded were under mined the system would be materially handicapped In it's business of standing between the people and Wall street. the alleged creator of all artificial panics.
 LULU IN FIGHT
 This afternoon there was lull in the fight. The 2ouse adjourned with the understanding that tomorrow the issue would be joined again and fought to finish
 The effort of the country banks to re- cover the right to collect exchange orig mated. it Is believed, in Alabama The small banks of that state are unusually aggressive in the fight, and are daily petitoning congressman to stand their ground. When the amendment in its original shape was before the Senate it had the support of both Alabama sena- tors.
 As previously reported in this corre- spondence. the country bankers have lit- tle chance of ultimate success. It is be- lieved that even should they prevail in Congress, their legislation would be de- stroyed by means of the executive veto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
PERSHING WAS TOUCHED

While the train which was to take General Pershing to Paris was being made up, the American commander. with his staff, and accompanied by French officials, drove in automobiles through the principal streets of Boulogne. On the trip General Persh- ing was accorded an ovation by the townspeople and appeared deeply touched by the reception.
 As the train left for Paris there was another outburst of enthusiasm for General Pershing and his party
 Shortly after he had stepped ashore General Pershing addressed the news paper correspondents who gathered about him as follows:
 Undoubtedly this is a most impress sive day for all of us-the arrival of the vanguard of the American forces in France. It has impressed us all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
GENERAL PRESSING
 IS ON FRENCH SOIL
 TO JOIN IN BATTLE
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CContinued from Page One) the harbor until it reached the streets of the town. where it was taken up by the public. General Pershing inspect ed the guard of honor, composed of veteran territorials, many of whom have seen fighting on every part of the front and whoss breasts glittered with medals and war crnsser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
LIBERTY AND DEMOCRACY


 Senor Boussarelli said: T thank very much the gentlemen who have spoken so kindly of our country ana of our people here in Birmingham. l am very sorry that the Prince of Udine could not be here to hear what has been said, for he would tell you that you had his and Italy's great apprecia- tion of this great, grand welcome. America brings it's great wealth of men and money to our aid in our fight for liberty and democracy, and I know that America is truly the great country that it was made by Washington and Lin coln created for human dignity and human liberty.
 When I saw you of my own ccun- try walking the streets this evening, I wanted to walk with you, so demo- cratic do I feel while in America, l wanted to be one of you, to embrace you, to march as man to man, for we are all the same, all of Italy, rich or Apoor. I wanted to be free in free country with you. MT. Allen has told the truth about the terrible war, Italy could not go with Germany in this fight as Italy is democratic. and we are fighting for our sons and for justice and not for territory"
 SENATOR MARCONI
 The next speaker was Senator Mar conf, who delighted his hearers with his splendid English, and his extreme modesty. He said: You have made my heart glad and the hearts of my fellow countrymen here glad to hear all the nice things that you have said about us, and about Italy. I could have foreseen the beautiful city of Birming- ham, but l could not have foreseen the wonderful and generous hospitality that you have shown us. Your kind ness and magnificent welcome has been glorious. The warm, hearty welcome is appreciated by us all. America is fight ing with us for freedom and democracy and I cannot help but express my deep appreciation of America and the hos ptality and kindness that we have had shown us in this genial city of Bir- mingham."
 Augusta Cuiffelli made very stir ring address in Italian,i in which he expressed his deep regret of his in- ability to speak English, and stated that he would like to thank Birming- ham for the hearty, warm reception that had been given them, and that he wanted his people here to enjoy the democracy of America, for it is written in every heart, and that Italy would fight with America until they have de- stroyed the autocracy of Germany. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

The letter of Governor Harding to Representative Glass, stating that the amendment would cost the government $1, 900 600 in the liberty bond sale alone, has had a powerful effect, and will be the means of killing the amendment if it is killed The writer eplained that as subscribers to liberty bonds were mak- ing payment by means of checks the government, under the Hardwick amend ment, would be forced to pay the ex change, an item which, he estimated. woI1ld total Sleo0 GOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

The flag which inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star-Spanglec Banner" was an immense one, being 30 feet wide and Az feet long, when it was hoisted over the Old Fort Me
 Henry, near Baltimore, just as the British were about to attack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

want to say goodby, and here is the hope that we will meet again at the banquet board after we have won this war, and until then I feel greatly in debted to the people of Birmin gham for their reception and entertainment of us. and say goodby'
 Senor J. A. Flipo spoke to the visi- tors in Italian on behalf of Birming- ham Italians, in appreciation of thelr visit and of the reception given by Bir- mingham to his countrymen, thanking the distinguished guests for coming, and thanking the citizens and officials of Birmingham for the entertainment.
 WOKE UP ITALIANS
 Frank Willis Barnett was next called upon, and spoke on behalf of the press of Birmingham. Mir. Barnett woke the Italians up when he opened with this sentence: q have understood little of what has been said here tonight by our visiting friends, but l took it for granted that they were giving the Germans hell. and said Amenw Following this MT. Barnett eulogized the distinguished and world renowned Marcon for his wonderful wireless invention. Lusty cheers fol- lowed Mr Barnett's remarks and many local Italians went up and shook hands with him after adjournment and con- graduated him on his speech.
 Following the banquet, which was attended by over 200 guests, many more being unable to get tickets, public reception was held on the bal cony, where hundreds of people went up and shook hands with the dis tinguished visitors. Marconi was the center of attraction in view of the fact that everyone wanted to see the inventor of the wireless. The party left Birmingham shortly after II o'clock on their special train for New Orleans.
 FEATURE OF DINNER
 decided feature of the dinner a the Tutwiler was the presentation of flowers to members of the mission by Italian girls representing the various countries of Europe, America and Cuba. Miss Minnie Serio as America was beautiful in her costume, and added to that her natural beauty made a strik ing picture The countries represent eed and the young ladies in order named. were:
 Miss Minnie Serio, America Miss Scavia Italy; Miss Santoro, England Miss Guercio, France: Miss Romono Belgium; Miss Madonna, Russia; Miss Ziangrosso, servia Miss Marine, Ro- mania; Miss Froncale, Portugal; Miss Mamie Tripi, Montenegro: Miss Scaccia Cuba; Miss Torina, Japan; Miss Rosie Tripi, China.
 Master Angelo Maggie represented the American navy and Master Michael Torina the American army.
 The eHerald representative is greatly indebted to J. B. Paradise, pres ident of Prince Umberto Savoy society for his interpretation of the speeches made in Italian, which he gave as fast as the speech was made, translating to English the remarks of his dis tinguished countrymen. MT. Paradise is travelling salesman in this district. and a member of the local Travellers Protective association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
LETTER OF HARDING

the original provision again before Con- gress, where the administration felt con- fident that 1t could score success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
SLUMBER OUTRAGED

Are you compelled to arise from your slumber once. twice or more, because of plain irritation and abnormal con dition of kidneys and bladder?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
CITIZENS GIVE ROYAL WELCOME TO ITALIAN
 MISSION MEMBERS
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a democracy for all of the peoples of Europe"
 Mir Allen introduced Senor Bous- sarelli, under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, who spoke for few minutes in English. then turned to his native tongue and fairly woke up his audience of Italians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
;l;]IIEIg!!I|I;i5K s5JA

are guaranteed to correct the alkalin- ity of your secretions, thus giving you undisturbed slumber, making for Rest at night and Enersy by day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
BITTER DEBATE

The debate on the amendment pending before the House, has been unusually bitter between those who spoke for the little bankers of the country and those who stood for the reserve system. The former declared that if the country bank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
HARDING BLOCKING COUNTRY BANKS IN
 EXCHANGE FIGHT

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

Carrie Lee Moore. negress, residing in the rear of 2170 Highland avenue, was stabbed and seriously wounded last night in front of 2216 Arlington avenue
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18

Dorothy is studying at the Eliza
beth Harrison kindergarten school
in Chicago. In May Miss Marion
Weller plans TO go TO New York
and to attend the Dartmouth prom.
Mrs. {. R. Sherman and Miss
Dorothy Sherman will leave on the
3lst for the east, to spend the Easter
vacation with Miss Harriet Sherman
from Smith, college, They will stop
cnroutc in Detroit to see Rollin Sher-
man.
Mrs. Arthur c. Smith and Miss
Harriet Smith left Wednesday for
/. Hot Springs, Va, where they will
be joined by Miss Helen Smith from
Miss Spence's school in New York,
and Arthur c. Smith, jr., from St
Marks school, for their Easter vaca-
ton.
Charming Gordan comes home
Tuesday from Shattuck for his
spring vacation.
Morton and Thompson Wakeley arc
coming home from Cornell for the
spring vacation.
Albert Sibbernsen, who is at Dart
mouth, will visit college friend in
New York and motor with him to
Washington and other places for the
Easter vacation.
Miss Harriet Walters Of Kemper
Hall will be home the Friday before
Easter, and her brother. Waltman,
comes from Dartmouth March n.
Morse Palmer and Floyd NJ.
Smith, jr., came home Wednesday
from St. Paups for their ten days
vacation.
Francis Gaines and Fritz Blu
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-18

ment of much Lenten solemnity dur
ing the last week.
Suffs Get Some Attention.
The suffragists among us have been
attracting to themselves considerable
attention during the last few days in
spite of revolutions in Russia and
railroad strikes in our own fair land.
Their school, together with the lee
ture given by, Prof. F. M. Fling on
Friday evening, have been the high
points of last week, which naturally
brought dinners and luncheons and
teas in their wake, and this week the
Political Equality league will give a
card party at the Blackstone on Mon
day afternoon. Our fertile brain Won
ders whether these suGragists will
buy all Mrs. Shuler's. decks of suf-
frage cards in her suffrage kit to use
on the occasion. One of the suffra-
gists, we'll known woman (you may
guess. her name), said, IF the people
come to Prof. filings lecture they
will see what really nice persons we
are. We-are not freaks and frumps"
The delightful parties which have
been given for the visiting lecturers
and the card party at the Blackstone
tomorrow will serve as ample proof
that the ranks Of Omaha suffragists
are not to be despised in the social
world.
One funny thing we wish to conhde
in you before we close. 1t is rather
"suffragistic" in character, that's why
it comes to our mind. Ignorance may