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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-31

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
POliceWomen Win
Permanent Place
In English Service
Special Field Found for Them
in Munition Factories Aids
Steady Growth

London, Feb. 4 (correspondence).--"1
think we have won a permanent place
for the woman policeman in England"
said Miss A. Damer Dawson, command
ant Of the Women's Police Service, in
response to an inquiry as to the pres
ent status of the organization. 1--WE
have at least proved our usefulness,
although we have not accomplished as
much as we would have done if we had
been given a better chance and a wider
opportunity. But we mustn't complain.
We are young as an organization. We
are growing steadily in power and IN
fuence. That is something
The women police service was founded
at the beginning of the war 20 train
a body of women who might be used
as Substitute police" for work espe-
cially among women and children.
In three years the change has been
rapid. Some eight or nine cities have
placed trained policewomen on their
forces The scope of their activities
has steadily increased. Perhaps the
biggest opening for tEair activity has
been found in the munitions factories.
Here many hundreds are required.
The course Of training which would
be policewomen undergo is a stiff one.
There is attendance at police courts
TO learn the methods of procedure, and
instruction on special duties and on
various aspects of the law relating 10
women and children. There is first
aid course and a Laboratory" course
of practical patrol work on the London
streets TO teach the recruit how 70
handle the everyday tasks with tact,
iirmness and helpfulness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

commerce abroad will come and go with
all the secrecy Of war vessels in time OF
war
This decision OF the Treasury De-
partment will be made effective az
once, it is said tonight, as a measure
Of precaution. It already is virtually
in effect at New York, and will be APP
piled within iorty-eight hours TO every
other American port on the Atlantic,
Gulf and Pacific and in the island pos
sessions.
Owners May Use Discretion
Ship owners who wish 70 announce
the destination of their vessels and the
nature of their cargo will remain at
liberty 70 do so. Of course. but other
wise vessels may sail without their
movements becoming known.
The decision 20 withhold from the
public the marifests and clearances
granted vessels is not sscribed 20 any
new development in the International
situation, but has been reached. il is
said, in the course Of consideration OF
measures TO safeguard shipp ne. Off
cials decline 10 discuss il in detail. Il
has been pointed out, however. that an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

nouncement of sailings from American
ports for points in the German war
zone would be of great value II COM
munieated 20 submarines which would
thus be enabled 70 lie in wait for their
prey.
The policy OF withholding this infor-
nation az New York. the chief port for
such sailings, was determined upon a
week ago, il is said, and with German
raiders operating in the South Atlantic
officials felt that the same safeguards
should be extended 70 vessels plying
between this country and South Ameri-
can ports.
Secrecy About Contraband
Should the departure and destination
of vessel become known. despite the
governments precautions, 20 warshlps
which might lie in wait for II, or 20
submarines operating in the war zone,
il is felt that the Withholding from
publication o. the ships manifest still
would prevent the dissemination OF
knowledge as 20 whether the vessel
carries contraband.
In line with the governments policy,
observers at Sand Key. Fla. and Cape
Henry, Va. were instructed seyera.
days ago 70 cease reporting the passage
OF ships. Observers at other points II
is thought, will soon receive similar in
structions, if such instructions have
not already been sent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Chicago Grain Shippers
Protest Against Rule

Chicago, Feb. Announcement was
made here to-day that the Chicago
Board of Trade had filed protest with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
charging that the commission and the
car committee of Eastern roads had
no authority 70 agree TO furnish 500
cars a week to Minneapolis, while Chi
cago grain shippers have not averaged
more than FIVE cars day for a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

March, last year. In all that period the
greatest net shortage was approximate
~ $4,000 cars, reached during the three
months shortage in 1912. The short
ages lasting a month each in 1909 and
1919 were insignificant. The maximum
net shortage during March last year
was approximately 10000 cars.
Threatens TO Break Records
During this period of over eight years
the situation was handled by the rail-
roads alone. Not until last summer did
the Interstate Commerce Commission
begin TO cooperate with the railroads.
Since then, even with the aid of the
commission, the railroads have been
unable 20 prevent a car shortage which
now threatens 20 break all records.
The resumption of regular sailiugs OF
ships for foreign ports and an improve
ment in weather conditions are two
factors that would most speedily i'm
prove the congestion situation, rail-
road men agree.
The American Railway Association
announced yesterday that it would
make public next week some of the
results of the running Of solid trains
OF empty cars westward, which was
agreed upon Thursday in Washington
as measure of relief. This is expect
ed 70 help materially in lessening both
car shortage and freight congestion at
Western points.
The number of cars which are tied
up at various places because consignecs
are holding the freight for speculative
purposes is negligible, according to the
association. Especially is this SO IN
New York where, il is declared. there
is less Of this sort Of congestion than
at many other points.
II is impossible. the railroads say,
for them TO compel consignees TO re-
move freight from cars as long as the
cons;gnees are willing 20 pay the de-
murrage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
CALLS DEFENCE FUTILE
Englishman Tells Fellowship OF Recon-
ciliation-Arms Are Not Needed

The Fellowship Of Reconciliation,
whose members are opposed to war,
began a conference yesterday at Earl
Hall. Columbia University. An invita-
ton 20 attend had been extended TO
the faculty Of the university and the
conference was open to tho public.
About FIVE hundred were there. Pro-
lessor Richard Jones presided.
The Rev. Richard Roberts, an Eng
lishman. asserted bis belief that under
no circumstances was il necessary to
defend oneself BIZ force of arms Pro-
fessor Emily Darth, of Wellesley. con-
trasted military war with economic
war In the evening Robert Norman
Thomas. OF the Non-Conseriptiou
League; Or. Paul Monroe and Oswald
Garrison Willard were the speakers.
The conference will continue at
Union Theological Seminary this al
ternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
8 SHIPS ARRIVE
FROM WAR ZONE
Cunarder LaCOnia and
NoOrdam Sail TO
Brave U-BOatS

Eight steamships reached this port
yesterday from the war zone.
The Prince Line freighter Burmese
Prince, which left Brest on February
8. was the first Of the westbound
blockade runners TO make port. She
was followed by the Fabre Line steam.
snip Madonna, from La Pallice; the
Egyptian Transport from Bristol: the
Dutch freighter Alphard. from Rotter-
dam; the Norwegian freighter John
knudsen. from Fowey, and the British
freighters Lincolnshire, from Dor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
MERCHANT SHIPS
TO SAIL SECRETLY
Government TO Discon-
tinue Making Public Des-
tinations and ManifestS

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE practice
Of making public the destinations and
manifests of merchant ships leaving
American ports is TO be discontinued
during the crisis with Germany as a
step in the protection of American in
terests from the German submarine
campaign.
No word as TO the port for which
any vessel sails or the cargo she car
ries will be made public by the govern
ment officials who grant clearance. The
great merchant feet carrying American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Dutch Extend Rations system

Amsterdam, Feb. Traditional food
rationing will begin in Holland on Mon
day, the "Handelsblad' announced to-
day. Every ticket holder in Amsterdam
for the week Of February 1924 IS en-
titled 10 1000 grams a little more than
two pounds Of potatoes, 500 grams OF
rice. 90 of fat and 100 of soap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

deaux; Lancastrian, from London, and
Horribly Castle, from Cardiff.
The Cunarder Laconia got away yes
terday for Liverpool with a large NUM-
ton cargo for the British government,
and the Noordam, OF the Holland Amer
lea Line, which will call at Halifax,
sailed for Rotterdam.
The City OF Pueblo, bound for Bor-
deaux under the American flag. and the
Cunarder Ascsnia, for Liverpool, are
expected 10 get under way to-day IL
they are able 70 get sufficient coal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
400, 900 MEN SOUGHT
FOR BRITAlN'S NAVY

London, Feb. IA force
Of 100000 men is required
for the British navy. accord
ing to the naval estimates for
the coming financial year,
which provide for that num-
Der.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Misses BIOuses and Skirts
are shown i'm a section reserved exclusively
for them on the Second Floor.
Specialized attention has been given to the
selection of these models, of which the dis
tingushing characteristics are simplicity
youthfulness and good style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

The Newest Silk PettiCOats
for street, sports and evening wear are among
the many smart things shown on the Second
Floor for madame's Spring costurning. The
selection includes
Evening Petticoats of delicate silks and
Iaces at S5.S5 TO $500
Street and Sports PetticOats, $50 to $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
The Mourning Department

gives equal attention to the furnishing OF
Mourr7ire Outfits i'm complete detail, or Of in
dlvidual items which may be required IN an
emergency. I'm the serrli=privaGe rooms re-
served for the purpose ON the Third Floor
everything that is fashionable i'm mourning
attire and its accessories may be viewed i'm
quiet seclusion.
The new modes and materials for Spring
mourning are feature of special interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Smart w 0olen Fabrics

Smart WOODEN Fabrics
for the fashionable Spring Suit, Coat and
Coat Dress.
Prominent among the new assortn1ents are
Scotch and English Sutings in Oxford gray
and i'm black and white plaids, checks,
stripes and mixtures, for sports suits and
coats; also Covert Cloths, White Doeskin
and Broadcloths; and Cashmere Velours in
attractive shades for motor coats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
A New, Distinctive
Group of Spring Hats

shown i'm the stock of the Millinery Depart
ment ON the Third Floor, includes a number
of Paris creations, many clever copies and
adaptations, and selection of artistic,
individual designs from B. Altman 6 Co.'s
own atelers.
A Special Monday Offering i'm this Department
will comprise
A SELECTION OF SPRING HATS
i'm smart, original styles, exceptionally priced
at $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Spring Novelties i'm ParasOls
provide an unusually interesting display ON
the First Floor. Among them are many new
and charming models of the diaphanOus type
that promises to be the Summer vogue,
number of them direct from Paris, but not
few created i'm America
These dainty CONNECTIONS of Lace, net and
chiffon (sonle accentuated with floral nlOtifs)
will contribute precisely the distinctive note
required for the artistic completion Of the
afternoon costume.
Picturesque Hats to correspond with a
selected few of the Parasols displayed are
exhibited i'm the Millinery Department on
the Third Floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
NEW SPRING STYLES in

NEW SPRING STYLES in
TailOr=rnade Suits
Silk Sports Suits
and Coat Dresses
Many exclusive models. Moderate prices
(WOmen's Ready=to-wear Dept, Third Floor)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Dainty Cotton Fabrics

Dainty OOtUOn FaDr1CS
FOR SPRING AND SUMMER DRESSES
specially priced for tomorrow, will consist of
COTTON VOILES
i'm woven and printed effects, at
2lc. per yard
COTTON=AND=SELK CREPE DE CHINE
i'm a variety of plain colors, at
Csc. per yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Railroad Statistics

From The Railroad Problem by Ed
 ward Hungerford, in Golfers Weekly.
 We are just crossing the threshold of what seems to be an even greater period in the industrial expansion of the nation. Yet how are our railroads prepared to meet their great problem? In 1901-as we have already seen-they met it by an expansion of their physical facilities. But in 1901 the railroad had credit. In 1917 the credit of many of them has become a rather doubtful matter. And this, of course, has been serious detriment to their expansion-to put it mildly.
 An analysis of the service, both freight and passenger, of the railroads in the year 1907, the last of the "bg years" in railroad traffic, compared with that Of 1914, the most recent year whose figur ss are available, is Illuminating in estimat- ing railroad credit today, or the lack of it. The passenger mile-representing the progress of one train over one mile of track-is the unit of that form of traffic. In 1914 the total passenger miles had increased to 3510O, ,000,OC0 from the total of 27,7o6 000,000 in 1907, or 257 per cent. Similarly the ton mile is the unit of freight transportation. As the name indicates, it represents the carrying of one ton of goods of any description for a mile In 1914 the ton miles had grown to 2sS, 700o00 900 from 2566o0 coo coo, or 9 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
CROSS, FEVERIlH
 CHILD IS BILIOUS
 OR CONST|PATED
Look, Mother! If tongue is coated give California
 Syrup of Figs

Every mother realizes. after giving her children "California Syrup of Figs that this is their ideal laxative, be- cause they love it's pleasant taste and 1t thoroughly cleanses the tender lit- He stomach, liver and bowels without grping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish or breath is bad. stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother! If coated, give q teaspoonful of this harmless fruit laxative" and in a few hours all the foul constipated waste. sour bile and pndigested food passes out of the bow els, and you have a well, playful child al gain. When it's little system is full of cold, throat sore. has stomach-ach diarrhoea, indigestion, colic--remember, 2 good inside cleansing should always be the first treatment given.
 Millions of mothers keep "Califor- 1iia Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a teaspoonfuI today saves a. sick child tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a 50- cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups printed on the bottle. Beware of coun- fcrfcits sold here, so don't be fooled Set the genuine, made by "California Iig Syrup Company ,'-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

''W. Z' writes: T have such a very severe eoussh and cold and have not IS weakening my system
 Answer: Use the following and your cold and cou.yh will vanish and you will soon be strong again Get a 21s oz bottle of conce ntrated essence meftho- laxene and takaa every hour or two. This can be taken pure or made into a full pint of home-niade syrup. Full direc- Hons as to use will be found on bottle. This is a mild laxative and will drive c. L. asks; T Aave tried to cure dand- ruff. itching scalp falling hair and bald ness With numerous tonics, etc. but in vain What do you recommend 2"
 Answer: I have been recomm ending plain yellow mfnyol for the past seven years and scores of my patients are de- lighted with the quick, pleasant action Of this remedy in stopping itching, fall ing hair. dandruff. etc. It gives the hair health, luster and vigor as nothing else directions.
 Southern" writes: q lived in tn. south for many years and suffer with nialaria frequently. Am sallow skinned constipation and am sluggish or sleepy half my days. I want som ethtng besides calomel for permanent benefit"
 cessful in relieving Southern malaria and dormant liver conditions It is far superior to calome1 and I advise them ~Si dhy o1c WHO IS ddLucLe0 as you are. Druggists supply in sealed packages with full directions
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 Miss M Nc. asks: T am writing for nelp. l am so very, very thin and .scrawny that I would give most any thing, to become plump, for I know If would make me more attractive Wiha f prescription can you give me?"
 pondence there are a great many youne. people who want advice as you do 2 tknow Know Of nothing so good to aid the nu- nuclane tablets and very frequently ad : vise their use in these columns Seyeral duce noticeable results
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 worried Man writes: Let me say that my condition puzzles and worries me. Tn the last year seem to have been grow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

lot of women. Such gatherings mean much for the betterment of our city.
 The next time you pass Salvation Army officer in uniform, salute him in the name of the King. The next time you meet a Salvation Army Iassie raise your hat in honor of queenly womanhood.
 Today be sure and hear the visiting officers
 Sunday morning services will be held at Salvation Army headquarters and visiting members of the army will oc- cupy pulpits in many of the churches of the city, as follows:
 southsids Baptist, Col. Walter F. Jenkins; Fifty-sixth Street Baptist; Col Richard E. Hol; First Methodist, Staff Captain William Halpin; EIev- enth Avenue Methodist, Maj w. S. Quirk; West End Baptist, Brig. A. w. Crawford; St. Johns Methodist, Mai. J. Crawford; Sixty-seventh Street Metodist, Adj R. Norris; Walker Me- morial Methodist, Brig. E. White: Mt Vernon Methodist, Mai. H. Dodd; Foun- tain Heights Methodist, Capt. C. Heights; First Cumberland Presbyte- rian, Adjt George wiggins Handley Memorial, Mai. A. Widgery; Second Presbyterian, Capt. G. B. Abrams; West End Methodist, Adit Ira Munselle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

tory, but time was when even General Booth was treated as being unworthy to be received in any decent society, and his followers as "blasphemers of reli- gion," and "disturbers of the peace" who ought by all possible means to be sup pressed.
 The pulpit and the press even in the early days of the arnys work were as unanimous in their denunciation as they now are in it's praise.
 
 In one year alone, 1882, the year I first went abroad, and the time I first saw a man in salvation uniform and lassie wearing salvation bonnet in England alone, no fewer than 699 officers and sol- dters, 251 of their women and 23 children under 15, were brutally assaulted gem eraaly, according to Raelton, whilst marching through the streets singing hymns
 No wonder that John Bright, the great lover of fair play, wrote to Mrs. Booth:
 "The people who mob you would doubt less have mobbed the apostles. Your faith and patience will prevail" This was true prophecy.
 In spite of ridicule, in the face of beat ings willing to wear prison stripes rather than to fail to speak a good word for their Savior, the army was true to the brave spirit of their general, who hade tla,,o sfCso sfra iesht on
 Here is what the general said early in his career: My comrades, the forma- tion of another church is not my aim. There are plenty of churches. I want to make an army" and an army the like of which the world had never seen he, under God, has made, and it is still growing. ' Did you ever see a Salvation Army re- cruit sworn in? Its one of the solemnest and most impressive ceremonies I have ever witnessed, and know something about secret societies
 My friend, Dr. Crumpton, who ran away when a lad to join the army, says when he took the oath of allegiance to the Confederacy, he doesn't remember just what it was, but to him it meant for 99 years or until the war was over. The Salvation Army oath binds man with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

The questions answered below are general in character, the symptoms or apply in any case of similar nature. Those wishing further advice, free, may address pr, Lewis Baker, College Ohio enclosing self Addressed stamped envelope for reply. Full name and ad- dress must be given, but only initials answers. The prescriptions can be filled at any well-stocked drug store. Any druggist can order of wholesaler. ing old rapidly, though only 38. My food and sleep do not recuperate my strength and energy and, lately I have dizzy petite, memory and hopelessness. De- spondency and worry over my condition are ever present"
 Answer: Cheer up, get well and then conserve your vitality by proper. tenn perate living. Obtain three-grain cado- meme tablets in sealed tubes with full pleasing restoration should ensue to your entire satisfaction,
 JR G. writea: .aFbess are the symp- toms which lead me to think I need medicine for kidneys and bladder: Se- we're headache. blood shot eyes, chills urinate but scanty results of dark color and bad odor. Also smarting and stinging pains"
 Answer When such symptoms are present balmwort tablets are prescribed to tone up and increase the elimination, neutralize the alkalinity,. and produce tubes with full directions.
 MT; |. c. B. asks: Do you think 1t is pounds to about 1so pounds?" Answer It Is impossible to say just how much one can reduce until after trying. but five-grain arbolone tablets should be used according to directions with each sealed tube, obtainable at most any drug store. If the flesh is unnatural you should easily reduce as desired.
 Mrs. N. B. B. asks: T suffer from headache and constipation periodically and my blood seems too thick causing langour and tired feeling. will thank you to prescribe for me-"
 Answer: Three-graiu sulpherb tablets (not sulphur) are most effective, in re- lieving constipation. thinning the blood, etc. I advise you to begin taking as per directions with each sealed pack age.
 TX. c. writes: fl have a very stub born chest cold and cough dreadfully when I arise each morning. Please ad- wise treatment
 Gentlemen: Get 21s oz. bottle of es- sence mentho-laxene and use as per di- rections. To quickly relieve congestion or pain I know nothing so good as pine o-latum. applied locally once or more daily. It Is penetrating, soothing, healing ointment noted for the quick relief it gives in such cases.
 been giving free advice and prescrip- tions to millions of people through the press columns, and doubtless has helped in relieving illness and distress more history. Thousands have written him expressions of gratitude and confidence