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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
GENERAL PERSH|NG
 AND STAFF GUESTS
 OF GOVERNMENT
Dinner Is Given at Lan- caster H0use-Menu Was of Strict Wartime
 Fairness

London, June 12.-NIaj. Gen. John J. Pershfng and IS members of his staff were the guests of the British govern ment at q formal dinner tonight in Lancaster House. which is a govern ment building devoted solely to pur- poses of state entertainment of dis tinguished visitors and was last util- ized for the dinner of the imperial conference month or more ago There were 30 other diners, including eight members of the cabinet.
 The prime minister. David Lloyd George, sat at the first of six round tables in the sumptuous dining hall, looking out across the green lawn of St. James park at Buckingham palace opposite. At the prime minister's right sat the American ambassador, Walter H. Page, and at his left General Per shing. At the same table were Sir Ed ward Carson. first lord of the admir- atty; Lord Robert Cecil, minister of blockade: Lord Hardinge, under secre- tary of the foreign office, and Colonels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
Bible Glass Federation In Session dt Methodist Church
Meeting Under Direction of the North Alabama Conference and Over 635 Bible Glasses Represented Sunday School
 Workers Invited to Attend

Much enthusiasm was shown at the first meeting of the Wesley Bible Class federation at the First Methodist church last night when two welcome addresses were made and routine matters were disposed of. The meeting is under the direction of the North Alabama confer ence, representing 635 Bible classes
 Addresses of welcome were made by pr. J. W. Johnson and w H. Stockham, responses being by Rev. W. J. Simpson and Mrs. Ella K. Collier. One of the most interesting addresses of the first session was delivered by Rev. Charles D. Bulla of Nashville who is superin- tendent of the Wesley Bible class de- partment The subject of this address was, The Efficient Bible Glass;" Much interest was shown by the visiting dele gates and visitors.
 A. l.. Dietrich, divisional field secre- tary of the federation, presided at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
PATHETIC STORY
 IS TOLD BY WIFE Husband Writes Her He Will End It All SEEK BYRON BOOTH Detectives Are in Quandary About Deaf Barber Who Apparently
 Disappeared From City
 June

Love that existed then exists now. do hope and pray he did not take his own life, but he surely would not treat me otherwise for he has always been good to me"
 In these words Mrs. Addie E. Booth, 1928 Baronne street, New Orleans, tells one of the most pathetic stories ever received by local detectives. It is plea for the safe return of Byron E. Booth. aged 32 years. a barber, who mysteri- ously disappeared in Birmingham on June 3, after completing his duties at a local shop. The letter was dated June 10, and was addressed to a Birmingham man, former employer of Booth.
 In this letter there is pathos-a crying plea for the return of the man who ap- parentiy had been defeated in every att tempt to make good" because of his in- ability to hear. Letters that have been exchanged between Mrs. Booth and Br-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
DON'T THROW AWAY
 A PUNCTURED TUBE
Motoris. Can Cut Down Tire Ex-
 pense by Little Foresight

''The practice of throwing away a tube which has been punctured or blown out is dead wrong states the service manager of the Fisk Rubber company "This old fashioned idea still prevails among some autoists, but it is only because they fail to understand the advancement which has been made in the science of repairing tubes.
 "A good repair man of today can make good as new an injured tube. improved repair equipment and great CT skill on the part of the average repair man account for this improved grade of workmanship. Motorists will lo we'll to send their tub<s for re- pairs just as long as reliable repair man will accept them.
 This is one of the steps which mo- torists can take to cut down tire ex- pense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13

The federation convenes for the second session this morning at o'clock. Ad- dresses will be made by Mrs. B. B. Glas- gow of Athens, Mrs E. K. Collier of Tuscaloosa, Rev. J. A. J. Brock of Haley vile, Dr. L. c. Branscomb of Birming- ham, A. L. Dietrich of Meridian, Dr. J. S. Chadwick of Nashville.
 Interesting addresses are on the pro- gramme for the afternoon session in- cluding Harry Denman and Mrs. NJ E. Cochran of this city, Miss Ethel Beane of Montgomery, pr. c. D. Bulla of Nash vile and Rev c. Wolford of Birming- ham.
 Rev H. M. DuBose, book editor of the Southern Methodist church of Nashville. will deliver an address on "The Person ality of Jesus, the Supreme Subject of Bible Study" tonight
 Invitations have been extended to all persons in Birmingham interested in Sunday school work to attend all these sessions. The night session will begin at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13

mingham men show that several days before Booths disappearance he had ex- pressed himself as being tired of living, the doctors having said he would never recover.
 Byron Booth is well known in f5irming- ham. Coming here several weeks ago he started to work in a local barber shop. There he met defeat, was discharged be- cause he could not hear. Again he went to work, but he had visions of a weak ened condition, unable to work because l, of his physical condition, facing the in- evitable day that would throw him out of employment.
 WROTE LETTERS TO WIFE
 In his room the night before leaving Birmingham Booth wrote a letter to his wife at New Orleans. In this letter he explained his condition, saying it had been decreed that he should not live longer; that he would leave Birmingham, go to the mountains and end it all. This is the last word from Byron E. Booth.
 The cooperation of officers and detec- tives has resulted in nothing that would lead to the loca ation of Booth, and it ap- pears that this will be one of the un- solved mysteries of Birmingham.
 In part the letter from Mrs. Booth, re- ceived yesterday, follows:
 Kind Sir: Your sympathizing letter was received ana glad to know you have a heart so many peOple III lnlS WOfIu uO not have. l haven't heard a word. He left forwarding order at postoffice and the letter that 1 had wntten to hum came back to me, and the one he had written to his sister came here.
 He had written to her telling her the same; what he intended to do. He often said he was tired of life, because he could not hear. He/ certainly was a good, nice, sober man, and every person seems to like him.
 T am heart broken over his troubles, for 1 do not know what steps to take. l have no relatives here, neither has he. The doctor in Kentucky told him to come south. He often spoke of Memphis, Tenn; said he would like to live there
 HOPE TURNED TO GRIEF
 "I had courage and was living in hopes of soon being with him, but my hopes have turned to grief He said he was going back in the mountains as far as he could Did you hear him coughing? He said the doctor told him there was no chance of his ever being well and he said that fully made him make up his mind to do the deed. He said not to have the lakes searched. for it would get in the papers and he did not want his children to know it.
 "P. S.: Just received a letter from his brother al Milwaukee Wis, sta ting that he had received a letter from Byron; that he intended to take his life. Oh, I am heart broken. What will I do? His brother said he had written a friend of his there in your city and was taking the Birmingham papers. Oh, do hope he can be found"
 Booths description with the detectives is: Aged 32 years, feet inches, weight 125 pounds, complexion light, build slen- der, brown hair, clean mustache, color of hair brown.
 Detectives of several cities have been asked to cooperate in an effort to locate Booth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
THE EASIEST WAY"
 DRAWING CROWDS

Whether 1t is the splendid presen- tation of the film version of The Easiest Way" or the popularity of Clara Kimball Young, the beautiful, star, the fact remains that many were unable to gain admission yesterday to the Trianon, where this picture play is showing.
 Tn "The Easiest Way Miss Young more than repays for the disappoint- ment occasioned in the very mediocre production of ''The Foolish Virgin" "The Easiest Way" is one of her very best and it's theme is the gay, oh, so gay, life along the tungsten clusters that adorn Broadway.
 "The Easiest Way will be shown at the Trianon today, tomorrow and Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
BANK OF ENSL EY
 BUYS LIBERTY BONDS
Elks' Lodge Also Shows Pa triotism and Makes Pur-
 chase of Bonds

One hundred and fifty thousand dol lars of liberty bonds were purchased yes terday by the Bank of Ensley and it's in terests. The bank took $5o,00O Ramsay x Mccormack took S50,O00 and the Ramsay & Mccormack interests in Ensley sub scribed for the other S50,000. The Bank of Ensey, which is one of the soundest banking institutions in the state, will receive subscriptions for the liberty bonds.
 w. c. Jones, fireman of the Ensley sta ton, and negro mail carrier named Holloway, were injured painfully yester- day afternoon at Twentieth avenue and Eighteenth street, Ensley when fire truck struck the carrier and dashed into a tree. Holloway was carried to the emergency hospital of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and the fire mans wounds were dressed at the station. The accident occurred when firemen were answering a call. The carrier, crossing the street, was making an effort to get out of the path of the truck when struck.
 Ensley lodge No. 9S7, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, joined the buy a liberty bond movement yesterday when the committee, representing the lodge, purchased $500 worth of the bonds. The members of the lodge at meeting held Monday voted to purchase the bonds. The resolution, calling for the bond purchase, was introduced by Exalted Ruler Hugh Hill. It was adopted unanimously It also was agreed that the lodge would pur- chase additional bonds should the need exist later The committee is composed of Nelson Thomas, J. Ellis Brown, Thomas Devereaux and l. A. Miller. At the meeting of the lodge all plans for the flag raising Thursday evening and the patriotic ball of Friday evening were made.
 The Ensley Highlands Methodist church will hold a get-together social Friday evening at s o'clock at the church. A musical programme has been arranged, and some readings will be given. After the programme the audience will repair to the lawn for a social meeting. All the residents of Ensley Highlands are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
Manv Americans Arriye

An Atlantic Port. June 12.-Many American citizens arrived from Europe today on the Norwegian steamship Bergeneftord. The vessel brought s2S passengers. No submarine was sighted on the voyage, the officers said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
Drs. Dozier & Dozier }, Oldest Established Firm of Medical Specialists in Alabama. Twenty five Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and with wonderful success. all man ner of chronic diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Lungs. Heart. Liver. Stomach. Bowels, Kidneys and all diseases of the Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of Mon and Women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13

 consenng surgical furnish had advised them knife  | may e
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-13
To Name High Commissioner

Rome, June 12.-(Via Paris)-A high commissioner to the United States will be appointed by the Italian government. His task will be similar to that of the French high commissioner Andre Tar dieu.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07

beauty. it's sweetness, the simplicity
and its charm. Mother Carey's Chick
ems is the type of play that grips,
takes hold of the finest sensibilities,
the highest and the noblest in man and
woman; strikes a responsive cord in the
heart of those who seek the highest
IDEAL in life; teaches its lesson and
sends one away iwth a message, both
for ones self and for the world. And
what a mission does such play per-
form. And there are moments when
ones eyes involuntarily become moist,
Tor hardened individual indeed, he,
who can sit through this play and not
live ii along with the characters
The storv concerns Mother Carey's
children-they are her chickens. But
others are added to her fiock-those
whose lives are touched with her tender
sweetness and love and guidance. She
nave dreamed of. which not all of us
nave known. for now the world does
need such mothers to-day. And what an
Interpretation does Marion Barney
give! The audience won't forget her
tender. sweet Mother" The story has
most charming plot. but plot is but
small part when compared with the
Intangible something which comes to
each one as they see the play unfold.
Mother .Carey's Chickens" is essen
tally play of type. Contrasting
sharply with the city -bred. type of finer
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07

sensibilities is the rural New Hamp-
shire type. And TO the latter goes the
humor of the piece. Not an exaggerated
humor. but one which relieves the ten
sity of the plot with a genuiness
which impresses one as being real
rather than studied. To every one in
the cast there belongs honor for his or
her part there belongs credit to the
Interpretation. there belongs thanks for
the joy brought from the lines. Well
balanced and well-chosen is the cast
Mother Carey's Chickens" is the type
of play of which the stage needs more.
1t is the type which has a message for
thousands who find life a drudge and
best-of all Mother Carey's Chickens"
is 100 per cent. wholesome clean, enter
tanning and instructive.
MAN ROBERTSON.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
"MOTHER CAREY'S
CHICKENS" "--GREAT
A Play of 100 Per Cent. Whole
someness, Charm and Beauty
Shown at the Orpheum

There comes a time to each of us
when we feel the utter inadequacy of
language to express the thoughts that
1ll our minds, or rather. when we feel
that a combination OF words cannot
hope to, even to the smallest degree
convey the true meaning of thoughts
Just so is one confronted when Que at
tempts to describe the unutterable
sweetness and charm of Mother Carey s
Chickens" the new Kate Douglas Wig
gin and Rachel Crothers play, present
ed last night land which will be re-
peated to-nighD by John Cort.
a few words may in a meager sense
describe the effect the play leaves
with the audlence-it's useless to at
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
AN EXPERT ON COLDS

Comparatively few people realize that
cold is signal of physical weakness.
To treat cold with weakening
physics, alcoholic syrups or drugged
pills, may smotherthe cold but they also
reduce the bodypowers still furtheran and
invite more serious sickness.
SCOTS Emulsion has always been an
expert on colds, because it peculiarly
enriches the blood, quickly tones up the
forces and strengthens both throat and
chest. Try SCOTS. Refuse Substitutes.
Scott q Bowne. bloomfield. NJ. 1877
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Embroidery

Fine B. B. B. offerings that
should attract a throng of
buyers here tomorrow.
All good patterns - high
quality materials-clean mer-
chandise-every woman should
share
Embroidery edges, ? to 4 in
ches wide, yard, ..... 90
Organdie edges, 4 inches
wide, yard ............. lOc
Corset cover embroidery,
fine patterns, yard, .... 24c
All over embroidery, p in
ches wide, yard, ....... 25c
22-inch batiste all over en-
broidery, yard, =. SOC
ROWMANS-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
White Goods

Royal longcloth, SO inches
wide, extra fine quality, II yard
pieces. B. B. B. Sale Price,
1929
Princess nainsook, soft fin
ish, 45 inches wide, 12-yard
pieces. B. B. B. Sale Price.
piece, ................ $500
4O-inch wide organdie, sheer
crisp finish. B. B. B. Sale
Price, yard, ............ 29c
Fancy striped organdie for
gowns, SO inches wide. B. B.
B. Sale Price, yard, 80. 2jc
BOWMAN'S N'S-Secnnh L,Innr
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Wornen's Hose

Fibre silk and thread silk
boot stockings, double soles
high spliced heels, wide garter
tops; black, white and colors.
B. B. B. Sale Price, pair, 42c
Fancy silk stockings, thread
silk, double soles, high spliced
heels, wide garter tops. B. B.
B. Sale Price, pair, :. 500
OWMAN'S-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Women's Underwear

White wool union suits, silk
stripe, high neck, long sleeves; !;
Dutch neck, elbow sleeves,
ankle length. B. B. B. Sale
Price, ................ S1.9S
White wool vests and pants,
medium and heavy weight,
long and short sleeves, ankle
lengths. B. B. B. Sale Price,
79c
BOWMAN'S-Maln Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Linen Tubing

All linen tubing, 45 inches
wide, strong durable fabric and
priced very low as compared
with its scarcity and market
value. B. B. B. Sale Price,
yard ............. $1.2J
BOWMANS-Second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
CRETTC SAILS

New York, Feb. with six Amer
leans among her passengers, the steam
ship Cretic, of the White Star Line.
sailed for Mediterranean points from
this port yesterday. She had a three
inch gun mounted on her stern. She
carried twenty one cabin passengers
and eighty-six in the storage and
had a large cargo.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Bleached Muslin

Bleached muslin and cam
brio, SO inches wide; Hope and
Fearless muslins in the lot. B.
B. B. Sale Price, yard =. SIC
BOWMAN'S--Secon Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
DEUTSCHLAND NEVER SAILED

Amsterdam, via London, Feb. Z. -
The Weser Zeitung, of Bremen, says
that the merchant submarine Deutsch-
voyage to America and remains in a
German port.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Organdy Flouncinp

Lot of 27-inch organdy and
voile flouncing. B. B. B. Sale
Price, yard, ........... 32c
BOWMANS-NainF Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Toilet Paper

Japanese tissue toilet paper,
extra fine quality; full 1000
sheets to a roll. B. B. B. Sale
Price, two rolls, ........ 25c
BOWMAN'S-Raseme
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Outing Flannel

Light and dark patterns, in
useful remnant lengths. B. B.
B. Sale Price, yard, ..... 1Oc
WMAN'S-Second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Fine Dress Ginehams

Very choice dress ginghams,
81 inches wide, checks, stripes,
plaids and plain colors. B. B.
b. Sale Price, yard -. 12Hc
BOwMAN'S-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07

Stoneware combinettes with
bail handles. B. B. B. Sale
Price, .......,..... SOC
S-Basement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Blankets

Double size blankets, gray
with colored borders; size
Z2x8O; heavy nap. B. B. B.
Sale Price, pair, :. -. S1.69
MAN'S-Second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Baskets

Domestic shopping baskets,
made of fancy straw and white
willow-choice of three sizes.
B. b. B. Sale Price .. 49c
BOWMANS-Basement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07

Heavy weave dress linen, 90
inches wide, an extra special.
B. B. B. Sale Price, yard,
$500
BOWMAN NS-Sccond Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Sheeting

Union linen sheeting, 90 in
ches wide-one and one fourth
yards for skirt-three fourth
yard for waist. B. B. B. Sale
Price, yard, $1.15
NVMANS-Second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Vases

Blown glass bud vases. sill
yer plated holder. B. B. B.
Sale Price, ........ 29c
ANS-Basement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07

Bleached Turkish towels,
fancy pink and blue borders.
Three great sale lots at
SOC, 4Oc, SOC
OWMANS-Second Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-07
Dress Linen

BOWMAN'S-S
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-05
Talanhona Emnlnves snlit.


Seattle, WASH, Nov. 5.-Develop-
ments in the telephone strike today in
dicated split in the employees of the
Pacific coast system and probably i'm
mediate federal intervention.
Seattle labor officials announced to-
day that Pasadena operators and cleo
trical workers struck at s o'clock this
morning. This is the first California city
to join with the Washington and Ore
gon strikers.
Officials at the labor temple an
nounced firm belief other southern
cities would cast their lot with the strik-
ers. The threats of the international Of
ficers to use disciplinary measures to
force the Seattle strikers to return to
work met with slight consideration
here.
AS a result, of the international
threats the leaders, including President
McNulty, were branded as rebels for
failure to abide by the referendum vote
for a general strike.
Tacoma, Portland and other Wash
ington and Oregon cities have wired in
tentions to back Seattle in its effort to
bring the strike to a successful termin-
alton.
Miss Kerr, president of the operators
union, said that the girls were as in
sistent as ever to remain on strike.
New members, she announced, were
being added daily to the union and
there were no deserters.
When warned that the government
would probably conscript the telephone
workers, local officials said that such
an action would be welcomed by them,
asserting it would mean the recognition
Of their demands.
Delegates from Washington and Ore
gon are scheduled to meet in Tacoma at
noon today. Management Of the strike
is the object.
is scheduled for Tuesday
when William Delaney, Seat
tle representative, who has been in Cal
ifornia, is expected to be at the meet
ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-11-05
AustrO German Forces Have
Succeeded In Crossing
TagiamentO River
REPORTED CAPTURE OF
SIX THOUSAND ITALIANS
Premier LIOyiGeOrge and
British Generals Are Con-
ferrrillg In Rome
BY Ed L. Keen

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)
London, Nov. 5.-General Won Mack
ensen has successfully resumed his great
drive into Italy, according to both Rome
and Berlin statements today. He has
crossed the Tagliamento river north OF
Pizano, taken 5000 prisoners according
to the Berlin version) and in the belief
of military experts here is beginning
is pretentious operation Of attempting to
flank the Italians on the right or cast
bank Of the waterway.
The German success Of today is the
first move in what had been expected
all along by the Italian strategiats. The
right wing Of the German invading
army early in the great drive attained
greater momentum than the other sec
tions Of the front and was consequent
ly in admirable position to strike in one
of Mackensen IS fayorite maneuvers-
the thanking plan.
nNorth Of Piano. as mentioned in
the italian official report, means the
German Austrian forces crossed some
where in the comparatively broken
country. The foothills Of the Carnic
Alps flatten away to the Fruii plains
at pizano and here the Tagliamento, in
stead of its usual course Of a sluggish
waterway dotted with islands, is confin-
ed to a single rather narrow channel
Pizano is l6 miles distant from udine-
There is a bridge at this point.