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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-08
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
SECOND CALL FOR
 OFFICERS RESERVE
 TRAINING CAMPS
Men of Experience and of Mature Age Are Called for by Government to
 Lead New Army

First instructions were received yester- day by Captain Hutchinson in regard Ito the next officers reserve training camp, which will begin at Fort McPher- son about August 2S Applications for this camp will be received by the local officers at once, and will continue through to July 15.
 There are two main features to the plan of training the officers in this sec ond series of camps. These features are to obtain men of shown ability after three months observation in the training camps, and to provide trained and ma tured officers for the 5Oo,Ooo men to be raised by conscription.
 The maximum age limit is A. and since the men are to have responsible positions in the army matured men are desired When each applicant presents himself he must have a record of good physical con- dition from a reputable physician. The examining officer may require another examination. Men with previous mili- tary experience are especially wanted. All who applied for the first camp and did not get their applications back must make new applications. One hundred dol- lars a month is paid the men while they are at the camp Each man who is accepted enlists for a period of three months with the agreement that he will take any commission offered him by the government at the end of his training. The successful applicants will be noti- fled about August 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

Conner, June 1S.-(Special)- H. Parsons of New York, who has had landed interests In Alabama for several years, spending part of his time on his property here, has just purchased the fa- nous Wallace Conner plantation from Joseph O. Thompson. consisting of Sl9O acres, for which he paid s4e,s50 This
 Is one of the Is plantations embraced
 in the Conner estate purchased by MT. Thompson from Governor Conner sev- eral years ago.
 The records of this county show that MT. Thompson paid only $19,170 for the place, and while his profits are $27,7S0, everyone here believes that Mir. Parsons has bought the property at much less than its intrinsic value.
 The place purchased by MT. Parsons Is ideal for a stock farm, the purpose he has in mind, having already invest ed many thousands of dollars in Black Angus cattle, procuring the best blood in America.
 MT. Parsons, being many times mill lionaire quite young man, and in love with southern life, 1t Is believed that his l investment will be enlarged very great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
GEO. H. PARSONS BUYS BIG PLANTATION FOR STOCK
 RAISING ON HUGE SCALE
Wallace Conner Place of 330 Acres Sold for by Joseph O. Thompson Former Conner Lands Are Being De
 veloped Extensive Scale

ly in this community. Many induce ments were offered him to go to other parts of the state, but after several years observation of the cattle growing possibilities on the Bermuda grass, for which this section is famous, he believes there is no better stock and cattle coun- try to be found anywhere in America. Possibly Conner station ships more cattle than any other community of like size in the state
 Governor Conner. who is operating an e00-acre farm here very much on the in- tensive plan, Is also demonstrating that as good hogs and sheep as can be found anywhere are being raised here. It Is worth travelling a good many miles to see his farm.
 Jim Graham of South Carolina. to whom Mir. Thompson sold 4250 acres of the Conner lands three years ago. is mak- ing good here. his speclalties being vel vet beans, peanuts, corn, and cattle. He Is also quite a large owner of hogs. MT. Graham has 70v acres planted to peanuts alone, and his neighbors believe that he will produce enough peanuts to pay twice over the cost of all of his other crops. He is demonstrating by early and thorough preparation of tho soil, early planting and rapid cultivation, the value of these lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
"NOAH" LEARNS THE
 WAYS OF CITY, BUT
 IT COSTS HIM S1O
Tells Detectives the Story of His Hard Luck When He Tried to Buy
 Slice of Watermelon

Unaccustomed to the shining lights and the ways of city people, Noah Moore, negro farmer of Edgewater. came to see the bright lights yester- day, but before the bright lights were turned on Noah had paid out $10 for experience. Now there is a. good case for the ''sleuths" of Bir- mingham brought on because of Noah's visit to the city.
 Noah came breathlessly into the of flee of Chief Shirley of the detectives yesterday afternoon late. He was holding his hat and was nervous. De- tective Street, picking up paper and pencil, asked Noah what the trouble was.
 This is what troubled Noah:
 He arrived in the city with a per- fectly good ten-dollar bill. Walking through the negro section he got a view of a large watermelon in res taurant. Standing on the sidewalk was another negro, who apparently long ago had become accustomed to the ways of the city.
 The stranger said "Hello" to Noah and Noah, believing he had suddenly run across a long-lost friend, spoke to the stranger Noah, in his story to the detective, said he kept an eye on the melon and had about decided to buy slice"
 Said the stranger to Noah: Don't you want to buy something?' s Noah answered "yes," telling the city negro he did not have change for a ten-dollar bill.
 "Let me have the bill. I will go get the change,"s said the stranger. Noah handed over the ten-dollar bill the only money he had-and the new-made friend went in the next door for the change.
 But the new-made friend, who was accustomed to the ways of the city, went out the back door with the s10.
 'T didn't know about the city, sad Noah to Detective Street. T thought ne would return the change"
 The detectives are very anxious now to locate for Noah the negro who is accustomed to the ways of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
MARSHALL KIRKLAND
 STILL UNCONSCIOUS
Other Victims of Auto Accident Are
 Improving at Hospital

No change in the condition of Marshall Kirkland, injured in an automobile acci- dent at Ninth avenue and Nineteenth street, north, is noticeable at the Bir- mingham infirmary, according to author ities. MT. Kirkland has been unconscious since the accident last Friday night.
 E. G. Harris. one of the four occupants of the automobile that dashed into the guide wire pole, was carried to the home of his brother, Roscoe E. Harris 1921 Twenty-sixth street. south. yesterday aft ernoon. MT. Harris condition is reported as good.
 Hugh Going, injured in the same acci- dent, is resting comfortably at his home. 1125 Tenth Place, south. Grady Edwards, who is at the Birmingham infirmary, is also showing improvement. and it is be- lieved he will be able to leaves in a short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
MAKE THEIR MISTAKES

Labor organizations make thelr ms takes, because they are human, but they don't make the same mistakes twice We profit by the first one and correct it.. We do not hold that we are infalllble, but we are working for the betterment of conditions and wages, and an equl- table day with equitable pay.
 My thoughts go back a few years when the mine workers of this state had completed a 100 per cent organization and they were resisting an abnormal reouc- ton in their wages and resisting impov- erished conditions of employment, and strange to say the coal operators who were imposing that reduction and in sisting upon having their absolute sway in these matters found large sympathy and support from the great masses Of the business interests in this community, and we were compelled to yield to the inevitable and the autocratic powers that refused to listen to the voice of labor in its struggle for justice.
 .sWe accepted the inevitable. but we did not yield, however. We just simply post poned the time, which. after all. is the great leveller of these things, and to- day we are stronger and better capable, with renewed courage and greater strength to insist upon that protection, even though 1t be delayed, that is being meted out to those deserving subterra- mean fellows.'
 Mir White was frequently interrupted with vociferous applause. and though he displayed no venom toward the indus trial heads, operators or their sympa- thizers, he made the case of the miner a clear one for considerations
 MT. Whites speech marked the closing of his trip to the Birmingham district. He spoke Sunday at Wylam, having ar rived in the city on Saturday afternoon and leaves for Washington this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE

Members of the executive commit tee who were able to announce the donation of more than $36,000 already are as follows
 George G. Crawford, Robert Jemi- son, Jr., R. A. Brown, Oscar Wells, John l.. Raul and Joe H. Loveman
 Captains of the various committees, organized and instructed as to what to do during the week, are Frank Epperson, Ebert Jemison, S. c. King, Dr. c. J. Donald, Karl L. Landgrebe, J. F. Meagre, G. A. Miller, c. E. Ab- bolt, R. H. Wharton, W. D. Wood. w. c. Adams. Leo K. Steiner w. H. Stock ham, Culpepper Exum and F. M Stur- gess. These men are to be known as captains of the several committees, each composed of 10 men.
 Enthusiasm was aroused by the elo- quent speakers who explained the Red Cross work The meeting was called to order by Richard w. Massey, pres ident of the Birmingham chapter of the Red Cross. pr. Henry M. Edmonds delivered a short prayer and MT Mas sey was the first speaker.
 "There is a cry coming forth in the name of humanity; we are being asked for an enormous sum for Red Cross york; said Mr. Massey "The President has stated that the money is necessary for the work in the inter- est of American soldiers, who will fight for American ideals. When the President asked the people to respond to the call he had the right to ex- pect that they would respond. He has asked the state to give $400,000. We in Birmingham are asked to get $780, 900 of this amount.
 "This sum to many may seem very large and unnecessary. but when you think of the great Humanitarian work you will realize you are aiding in the fight for liberty, and then the sum ap- pears to be very small. You gentle men here tonight are called upon to make the task success.
 "Former President Roosevelt nas said the work of the Red Cross in time of war is almost as necessary as an army if the field, and this is correct.'
 MT. Massey told of the big and influ- ential men who are in charge of the Red Cross work in Washington, where extra accourtants have been employed to look after the hundreds of thousands of dol lars that will be given this week.
 SURE OF CITY'S RESPONSE
 When we have donated this amount we will have the satisfaction of knowing we have done our part he continued T am sure that Birmingham will give of her means in the name of humanity, in the name of the dying French British, Belgian and other soldiers of our allies, and the American soldiers who will soon be in France
 "Your task is not to Insist on dona-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
MILITARY BALL
 FOR ENLISTED MEN
Major Yeatman to Lead the Grand March at Red Cross
 Ball at East Lake

The big military ball to be given to the private soldiers of the Second regiment, now encamped at the fair grounds, will be at East Lake park Thursday night, and John T. Yeatman will be master of ceremonies, and will also lead the grand march.
 MT. Yeatman will announce his as- sfstants today, who will aid in mak- ing the ball just as pleasant and entertaining for the young men as possible. The Chamber of Commerce will be in charge of all arrange ments and the affair will be in every way a delightful outing for the en- listed men. Refreshments will be served to the guests and in "Tokio'' they will have what is termed large evening.
 The Red Cross girls are invited and they will participate in the dance, many of them having already signified their willingness to be present to make the affair a great success.
 Further details will be made public each day and the affair following on the heels of the Red Cross parade on Thursday afternoon will be an eXcep- tional affair for enlisted men, Red Cross ladies and spectators in general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
HOME CIRCLE WILL
 GIVE MILITARY BALL

grand military ball Will be given to- night under the auspices of the circles of the Protected Home circle in the Bir- mingham district The affair is planned for the officers and enlisted men who are established here. The ball is an invi- tation affair and no one Will be admit ted without card of invitation. The committee has made elaborate plans for the affair and good time is assured all who attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
ENGINEERS BUSY 0N PLANS FOR NEW FAIRFIELD WORK Large Quarters Secured i'll Big Office Building for
 Craftsmen Alone

While the officials of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company present one of the busiest scenes in Birmingham this week, no statement is yet forthcom- ing from the general offices as to details for the expenditure of the proposed $ll'- 100000 for new plants at Fairfield.
 The engineering department is naturally the busiest place, as there is great real of work in connection with getting the plans into form to meet the requirements and make them conformable to the needs of the government.
 Extra draftsmen have been in great de- mand. The company has leased an entire half floor in one of the big office build ing where the drafting work in connec- ton with the new plans is being concen- trated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
STATEMENTS IN PRESS

q now that there is already appearing in the public press statements of certain individuals who may be only voicing their own sentiments, who are really the foundation of a policy that has for it's object and purpose the employment of hate and to arouse and contribute as much as they can to industrial strife.
 q am member of the same commit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
PERSONAL

B. M. Stone, district manager of the Sperry & Hutchins Co.,, Is in New York for the week attending the national con- vention of the National Premium Adver- tsing association which is in session this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19

tee with MT. Erskine Ramsay, that Of handling the coal production of tho United States, to serve the government, and I go from here to Washington to attend a meeting of that committee on Thursday. I am glad to be able to serve the government just as every man who digs coal is doing, by keeping the in- dustries and the battleships moving
 We are not seeking any industrial strife or any trouble of any kind. All we want is recognition of our union and the establishment of an eight-hour day and eight hours pay. We do not intend to strike, now nor at any other time, only as last resort. I will not say that we will never strike, for that is the one thing that has made the operators make the concessions that they have to us be- lieve that the time Is coming when the government is going to take hano m these matters and see that justice IS meted out to us, just the same as other branches of federated labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-19
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

Lyric: Keith vaudeville; Matinee al o'clock. Night performances at 7:So and g o'clock.
 Loew's Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous per- formance, 2 to Il o'clock D. m.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
LITTLE SURPRISES

Mister. heres them five tons of coal you ordered this morning"
 No, sir, this isn't the real genuine olive oil: that's the reason we sell it so cheap"
 Ou don need to waste any sym pathy on me, old peg; I am satisfied with my job. my boss and my wages. "
 Gentlemen. the conductor is asking us to move forward in the car. Come on there's plenty of room
 Young man, we find that We have not been paying you enough, so wen increase vou salary BIO week, be- ginning today Portland Express.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03

freely for two reasons-One that il would not be safe, and secondly, it's loss in storage by evaporation would be too great Hence. the specification may have to contain limitations of the percentage distilling over below a cer- tain temperature. coupled, perhaps, with q proViso that certain percent ages shall distil over below other fixed temperatures, in order that requisite amounts of low boiling constituents shall be present to insure easy start ing of an engine Likewise the spccifi- cation must contain a provision that all must distil over below certain maximum temperature in order to eN- clude from the gasoline the heavier petroleum distillates, such as l;ero- sene."
 The report also informs tine public that il must not expect the Bureau of Standards to take nasty action in for mulating a gasoline test. IL says:
 ''lt is extremely important that Wc proceed with the greatest caution and in the light of the fullest technical in- formation There is only one way, or at most a very few ways of doing the right thing, while there is an infinite number of ways of doing the wrong thing A mistake of any kind. such as a specification that is unnecessarily restricted and which might unduly limit competition. will disturb eco homie and manufacturing conditions, and might only result in imposing greater burdens on the consuming public.
 There are two aspects to the ques- tion under consideration. one local. the other national There is no doubt that the advantages that would result from satisfactory standardization of gasoline by the national government are many. Not the least Of these would be it's influence on state and munici- nal legislation relating to this ques- ton and it's effect in making such legislation more nearly uniform throughout the country Legislative bodies are beginning to take up this question and much Of this legislation is certain to be III advised. althcugh enacted with the best intentions. be-
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
HAL TOM HELD GU|LTLESS BYR. ],
 TRANSFERRED, HARM0NY'S SAKE

Tn accordance with the wishes of the Water Users Association, Super intcrdent of irrigation, A. J. Haltom between whom and the association there has for some time heen friction will he transferred from the Salt RiN- CT project in the interest of harmons and not because the reclama uon SCI vice mas lost confidence in him. The asSoclatiOn has specifically complained of Mir. Haltom charging nim wlJn ie- sponsibilitv fOr the damage caused by certain floods last year.
 The disposition that will be made of the controversy between the asso- citation and Mr. Haltom is outlined in the following letter, caustic in places received yesterday from Chairman A. P. Davis of the reclamation commis- sion:
 December 26, 1916 The Secretary,
 Salt River Valley Water Users As
 sOciatiOn.
 Phoenix, Arizona.
 Dear Sir:
 Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of December S. giving an ac- count of Il certain meeting of the board Of governors of the Salt River Valley Water Users Association on December i.
 It is hardiv surprising that Mr Haltom refused 70 plead before a tri- bunal which had already condemned him and passed sentence upon hls case.
 '''rte association does not meet the evidence presented in the directors letter of November 30. hut reiterates its opinion that Mir. Haltom is guilty as charged.
 The association charges that the damage of S60.000 was the direct re- suit of tn disregard of directions, whereas the amount mentioned is moro than the loss by both floods ac- co:ding to information before the com mission. The instructions winch M. Haltom is charged with disregarding, as well as the other alleged miscon- duct on his part occurred after the first flood which caused d large part of the damage. How Mir. Haltom is to be held blamable for damages which occgrred before his alleged miscon- duct is not seen.
 From tine evidence at hand. which appears to he complete the reclama- ton commission believes MT. Haltom entirely innocent of the charges made, and as previously stated he certainl, cannot be removed for this reason If he is removed, 1t will be for some other r"ascn. and since the associa- tion insists upon his removal or trans fer. tho commission is inclined to ac- cede to it's wishes with the distinct undcrstandirg that this is recognized as q personal fight upon MT. Haltom wko is entirely innocent of the charg- es preferred.
 Tho commission greatly regrets the unpleasant relations that have been cnGer lorcd by tho policy of the as sociat tiCn as guided by it's present ad- visers and tN pified by its refusal tu give adNi ice or express it's sentiments upon such importart matters as the power contracts which have been subm tied 70 II for cliiicism and fur thcr tyaificd by these unfoundeG charrns aGainet tho 'rri~~+'~~ pc intendent TT apparently intended to contribute 70 the sane resu4t. 44.. me the adNantage of the association in
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
COMMISSION TAXES
 NJ ACTION ON THE
 DRAFT RULE REQUEST
TRepublcan A. p. Leased Wire1

CINCINNATI. Jan. 2.-After hear ing the request of the representatives of the Class A A leagues relative to the elimination of the draft from their leagues. the national baseball commits sion announced here tonight that it would give careful consideration tO the request and then adjourned.
 The commission also heard a plea from the smaller leagues that at least it's moral influence be eXerted to help the minor leagues out of what was pictured to be a most deplorable con dition.
 The minor leagues urged the com mission to recommend that re- e-classi- fication and reorganization of all minor leagues be made with the idea in view of eliminating excess railroad mileage of teams re arrangement of the max imum salary limit and other ideas that they claimed would go far toward put ting a large majority of the minor league clubs on paying basis.
 The commission promised to do everything in it's power to help along these lines.
 August Hermann was reelected president and John F. Bruce, secre- tary for the coming year, while large amount of routine business was tran sacted and Chairman Hermann an nounced that for the first time in his recollection every case had been dis posed of except the matters presented at tOdayS meeting.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-03
FEW NEW FACES AT
 THE STATE HOUSE

In spite of the fact that yesterday was what is commonly called get away day" at the state house, 1t might better be termed cnange day for with one exception, the newly elected officers had been in the state house for at least the past two years.
 Jesse l.. Boyce, former secretary of the taN commission, became the state auditor without one iota of ceremony He simply took office with true Jeffersonian simplicity as the keynote for the occasion.
 A. A. Betts. who has been rate cNIeri for the corporation commission for some time is now Corporation Commissioner B"tts The new com missioner was an exceedingly hust man yesterday. but had time enough to have his name painted on the door Of his new private office He was simpl- showercd under with con cratulations from all over the state.
 The only change which occurred in the supreme court was the ascen sion of Associate Justice Franklin to he Chief Justice. succeeding Chief Justice Henry D Ross. who now he- comes an associate judge. Sidney P osborn. secretary of state elected to succeed himself. stated yesterday af- ternoon that he had been too busy even to notice that he was starting a new term
 David r. Johnson is the new s'ate sller. This is the second time that MT Johnson has been custodian of tho state funds. He succeeds Nit Simms. wro will remain in Phoenix 10 eugaVe in business.
 The first official action Of Mr rohng"n vac to travel downtown to the Valley Bank where he deposited