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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
HOOVER ARRIVES ID
 TAKE CHARGE OF
 HE FOOD BOARD
Man Who Has Done so Much to Aid Belgium Says the
 Situation Serious There

New York, May 3.-Herbert c. Hoover arrived from England today on an Amer ican ship and said he would proceed at once to Washington to assume bls new position as head of the country's food board.
 Another passenger on the same vessel was the Rt. Rev. c. H. Brent, bishop Of the Philippines, who preached in St. Pauls cathedral in London, in the pres ence of King George and Queen Mary on American Day"
 MT. Hoover said the U-boat menace hno made the food situation in Belgium and northern France one of extreme glav- ity, the mortality among adults ln the industrial districts having multiplied by three during March and April. He said he would go immediately to Washington.
 Like every good American. have come over to do my share" MT. Hoover saids My new duty is too big a propo- sition to discuss at this time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Alexander Zaimis Will
 Form New Greek Cabinet

London, May 3.-Alexander Zaimis has accepted the task of forming a new Greek cabinet, says a Reuter- dis patch from Athens r.
 Alexander Zaimis was formerly pre- mier and foreign minister of Greece, but retired from office in September 1916. King Constantine of Greece re- gently made an offer to the entente allies to form a cabinet agreeable to them if guarantees were given to hin. that the French army would not in wade Greece and that he would not be dethroned Zaimis. who is said to be loyal to the King but to have lean ings toward the entente. recently was reported to have promised the British minister in Athens to form ministry acceptable to the British and French governments on condition that the blockade of Greece should be lifted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
COLONEL HERBERT. SAYS SOUTH SOLID
 FOR THE ARMY BILL
Former Cabinet Officer Makes Tour of Alabama and Florida and Finds
 People Firm
nr HIGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, May 3.-(speciaI)-That the south is overwhelmingly for the army bill was the statement made here today by Col Hilary Herbert, Secretary Of the Navy under President Cleveland, and gallant Confederate soldier and states man.
 Colonel Herbert has just returned from trip through Alabama and Florida and is firmly convinced that the people are with the President
 Looking at this matter as I do." said Colonel Herbert, 'it could not well be otherwise with either the union or the confederate soldier. for there is no bet ter school in which to quicken the i'm telllgence and broaden the understanding. than an army in time of war.
 General Charles Francis Adams, In his, autobiography, said that his three years, in the union army were of more value. to him educationally than his three years at Harvard
 The Confederate and the union armies were both fighting for democracy. not a soldier among them lifting a musket to. sustain government by divine rights of1 kings.
 T was in command of the Eighth Ala bama Volunteers at Banks Ford, Va, when in, say, January. 1863. some 200 con- scripts were assigned to it. They were a good lot of men, but were somewhat depressed when they were jeered at as conscripts. I at once set to work to restore to these recruits their respect for themselves and encourage their pride. They were reminded that obe- dience to law is the highest duty of q patriot. were drilled, disciplined. incorpo- rated into the regiment, and at the bat tie of Salem church about three months,
 later the Eighth Alabama was again among the regiments that were espe- cially mentioned for gallantry.
 The bill has now passed both houses. Most of those who stigmatized 1t in debate voted for 1t, and the presump- tion is that patriotism will put stop to their efforts to render it unpopular after it becomes law.
 The pending bill is on a higher plane than the volunteer system. It means that, American liberty is worth the service oil every American citizen. even his life. If need be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Mir. and Mrs. M. c. Buxbaum
 of Florence Charged With Theft of Jewelry by Son

Florence, May Exchanges that MT. and Mrs. M. c. Buxbaum, wealthy resi- dents of this city. had stolen jewelry valued at ss0Oo from Dr. A. I. Buxbaum of New York and Philadelphia were made by Dr. Buxbaum here last night in warrant filed for their arrest. Dr.. Buxbaum is son of the defendants
 7. Dr. Buxbaum, who is dentist and a medical director. said he had given his father power of attorney for "A hours in order to recover the jewels which then were held by another person. After his father had recovered the gems. Buxbaum said, his parents caused him to be put in an insane asylum in Philadelphia. :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
FRENCH COMMISSION RECEIVED ON FLOOR
 OF THELOWER HOUSE
As Miss Rankin Passed Re- ceiving Line M. Viviani Bends Low and Kisses
 Her Hand

Washington, May 3.-France's war mis- sion was received on the floor of the House today, A roar of cheers and cries of "vive la France!" greeted the distin- guished visitors
 Rene Viviani delivered stirring speech and Marshal Joffre in response to cheers threw his hand to his forehead in a mil itary salute, and said first thank you, and then waving his hand above him. shouted ''Vive la Amerique''
 The visitors shook hands with the congressman. As Miss Jeannette Rankin passed down the line, NJ Viviani grasped her hand and bending low, kissed it.
 Several little girls who stood in the line were kissed upon their cheeks by Marshal Joffre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
At LoeM's Biiou

A wonderful bill of superior enter tainment is the offering at Loews Bijou for the last half of the week, for in addition to five big vaudeville acts, and everyone a topliner, the greatest living artist. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt. is featured in the greatest screen drama of the greatest war of all ages in Mothers of France" The mana cement of the Bijou, in keeping with the Loew policy, makes no extra charge for this wonderful de luxe pho- toplay, which is without doubt the most powerful and all absorbing drama yet evolved out of the titanic struggle that is shaking the world. It is sub lime inspira ton for the mothers of from the mothers of France who have laid their all on the altar ofssfheir country's honor. Me,
 The vaudeville numbers a ~Sup to the Loew standard and inclpf fsome of the most pretentious acts ,A vaude- ville. The headliner. Jesf 5 Hayward and company presenting "The Quit ter," scored big hit with their splcn- did offering. It Is a story of Ameri- can life of the under strata and cons pines comedy incidents with tense dra- matic situations. and commands the close attention of the audience from beginning to end.
 Ferguson and Sunderland in songs steps and stories proved very enjoy able, there being snap and vim to this number that caught the crowd
 Gray and Graham in a musical num- Der were one of the hits of the bill and maintained their reputation as "the pair that take the gloom out of life"
 The opening number, Reno, panto- mime bicycle speciality. proved very acceptable while the closing act Adonis and Dog, is one of the classiest hand balancing acts ever presented on the local stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Chilean Minister Said to Have Asked Passports
 From German Government

London. May 3-The Chilean minister to Germany has demanded his passports, ac- cording to a Central News dispatch from Amsterdam. The dispatch says:
 "A message received from Berlin says the Chilean minister to Germany has demanded his passports and announced a rupture of relations between Chile and Germany. The news caused the greatest annoyance in political circles. where ef- forts were being made to avoid a break with both Chile and Argentina In order to preserve some friendships in South America.
 Instructions have been given for Chil- can citizens to be treated as enemy cit izens, The dispatch adds that it is feared that it will be impossible in the present circumstances for the Chilean le- gation to leave Germany"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
GREAT RESERVEOF
 NATION WILL BE
 ORGANIZED SOON
Plans Are Outlined at Con- ference of National Coun- Gil and Governors of
 States

Washington, May3.-Plans for a great national service reserve made up of men not subject to draft into the army and of women, already approved by the war depart ment, were submitted to the council of national defense today at a conference of the council with state governors and representatives of state defense councils.
 Members of the reserve would be available for any service they could perform for the government.
 The plans were presented by George Wharton Pepper, a representative of the Pennsylvania state defense coun- cil and chairman of national com mittee of patriotic and defense so- cieties.
 The reserve would be headed by board of nine nationally known men, which would operate through national com mittee of members from all the states. Under the national committee there would be state and district committees, and in Washington a permanent headquarters committee would sit to carry on admins fro five xuorly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Earl Curzon Says U-Boats Not as Great as Expected

London May s.-Earl Curzon. member of the war council said today he recog- nized the submarine menace to be for midable. but stated that in its calcula- tions the cabinet had made allowance for a wastage of shipping greater than that which had already taken place. He did not himself think that in practice it would diminish shipping SO greatly as to affect the ultimate issue of the war.
 The situation in Russia. Earl Curzon de- clared, was still regarded not without anxiety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Coffin Says if American Army Is Sent to Europe
 Allies Must Furnish Guns

Washington. May 3.-American troops that go to France will have to use al- lied guns and munitions if they are to be of use in fighting against the Ger mans, Howard Coffin of the advisory commission of the council of national defense today told state governors here for defense conference The allies. he said are manufacturing more species of munitions than they use, and can help supply sporadically the American soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Chattanooga Leads South
 In Number of Men Sent To Officers Training Camp

Fort Oglethorpe. Ga. May S.-Seven hundred and eighty-one men had been ac- cepted tonighht for admission to the re- serve officers training camp, and will be notified next week when to report. The camp will open May IA and entrance examinations In Tennessee and the Caro- iinas close next Monday. More than 200 Chattanooga men have been enrolled. Greensboro, N. C.. is next. with 12S to date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
To Lecture on War

Under the auspices of the Associ- ated Bible students of Birmingham w. M Hersee of New York will lecture in Fraternal hall, 22c7 Third avenue. Sunday, May 6. on the subject. "Who Will Rule After the War;" The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Shakespeare Day Observed
 in France and England

London, May 3.-Shakespeare's Day was observed today throughout Eng land and France. All the schools in Great Britain held special exercises. The principal celebration took place in Kings college. London. in the presence of representatives of the United States, Great Britain and France. Ambassadors Page made an address on behalf ot the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Indians Rally and Win

Cleveland, May s-Cleveland won in the ninth inning today from Chicago, to l. Roth, first up in that inning, was safe on Riseberg's error. He took third on Wambsgans' sacrifice and Turner's out. Billings, batting for Lambeth. scratched an infield hit, scoring Roth. Evans was walked and Allison's single filled the bases. Cicotte replaced Scott and passed Chapman, forcing Billings across with the winning run. Score: R.H E. Chicago ..................10 100 900 000-1 6 2 CleNeldnu ................ .UOV VVU VUz-A II 1
 Batteries: Scott, Cicotte and Schalk; Klepfer. Lambeth and O'Nelll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
PERSONALS

R. H. Semple has returned from Louisville, where he visited his par ents.
 Mrs. Ed Neese of Selma is the gues. of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Louis Hoster, Sr.. at their home in Jones' boro.
 Mrs. Henry Brown has gone to Cor dova, where she is representing the Culture club at the district conven- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
British Transport Sunk
 By Submarine and 279| Men Said to HaUe Died

London. May S.-The British transport Arcadian was sunk by submarine April 15. It is believed 279 men were drowned.
 "The Arcadian was torpedoed in the eastern Mediterranean. She went down five minutes afterward.
 Nineteen officers, 10 men with naval ratings; S4 members of the cerw, and two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04

civilians are among the missing whom it is presumed were drowned"
 The Arcadain. s9S9 tons gross was owned by the Royal Mall Steam Packet company of Liverpool. She was 800 feet long and was built at Barrow in 1899 She was withdrawn from the passenger service early in the war and taken over by the British admiralty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
PELICANS RELEASE
 CATCHER CHAS. ROTH

New Orleans, May 3.-President Heine- mann of the New Orleans Association club today announced Catcher Charles Roth had been released to the Muskegon club of the Central league. Roth's re- lease. 1t was stated. brings the Pelicann within the 15-player limit of tho league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Tanks Lose Pitching Duel

Washington, May 3.-Shaw bested Cald- well in a pitching duel today and Wash ington defeated New York to l. evening up the series With the score a tie in the eighth Judge bunted safely and scored on Fosters double over Hendryx's head. Foster scored when Milan singled to left. Score: R.H.E. New York ............... .O00 col 000-1 Washington ............. .001 900 02*-3 o
 Batteries: Caldwell and Walters; Shaw and Dinsmith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04

the office of the judge of probate, the ceremony being performed by Judge Sam T. Huey of the inferior court
 John namico and Miss Josephine De- marco were also married this after noon by Judge Sam T. Huey in the probate office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Joe Bush Is Defeated

Boston, May S.-Boston won from Phil adelphia, to 0, today. It was a pitching duel. Score: R. H. E. Philadelphia ............. 900 GOO 000-0 I 8 Boston ..................0O .0O1 O10 OO*-2 2
 Batteries: Bush and Haley; Leonard and Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
Martin Sees President

Z Washington, May 3.-President Wilson and Senator Martin, the majority leader, conferred today on the war appropriation bill and other measures on which the ad-
 ministration desires prompt action
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
NO DESIRE NOW TO MINIMIZE GRAVITY
 OF THE SITUATION
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 stripes-that their countries need all these things and need them now.
 The bill of particulars is so volum- inous that one is impressed with the idea that America. in meeting every demand, will. after all. play the bis part in the war--the big part even if year elapses before half million Americans are in European trenches; and also with a fear that but for the assistance of the United States, Ger many might be able indefinitely to hold it's own against the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-04
BOARD MEMBERS

MeiHDerSnlp On tHe DOhFu Ol IlHe ldS been tentatively accepted, it was stated by former President Taft, Maj.-Gen. George w. Goethals and Henry L. Stim- son, former Secretary of War.
 The purpose of the organization, as out lined to the defense council, would be ito furnish any military or civic service which could not be performed by en- listed men, to aid in recruiting, to work under any private employer engaged on government contracts or on farms and to supply the army and navy. When not in active service reserve members could aid in home defense. They would be given compensation for the time spent in gov ernment service.
 OUTLINE GIVEN
 The defense council today gave the governors and state representatives an outline of a programme for state assist ance to the federal government in the conduct of the war. rh"t' vore --'3 that state defense councils could do these things:
 Promote patriotic spi:lt aud eduaate the people to the magnitude of the task ahead; aid in recruiting the National Guard; assist in carryiny out the enroll ment of the new army and in determining exemptions from draft; maintain labor standards; establish labor clearing houses. aSSlSt In SeItlnS WOfRefS to use their broken time' on the farms; as- sist in getting idle men and boys 10 the farms; afford facilities ir aiding the government to collect revenues; help float the liberty loan; organize central food production committees to work with the state defense councils: suaply their own food requirements wherever possible, and reduce waste in their homes.
 The state councils were asked to induce older and more responsible men to enter military training camps as men going to the first camps will probably be advanced in grade in the near future.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-21
,uni,ed Prc.s Ienscd wtr~.S

LONDON, Dec. 21.--An Ex-
change Telegraph from Petrograd
says It was unofficially reported
the Germans had refused the Rus
sian peace terms and that the
bolsheviki delegation has been re-
called to Petrograd.
The decision, II accurately re-
ported, does not mean resumption
on the Russian front as complete
stoppage of all fighting for a
month has already been agreed
upon by terms of the armistice.
II the Germans have refused to
agree to the bolsheviki terms, 1t
was believed here they did so In
full consciousness of their strength
with which to extort enormous
concessions from the Russians.
Demand New Government.
Proposals for cessation Of civil
war, but with the emphatic de-
mand that the bolsheviki not in
terfere with affairs in the Don re-
gion and that new national gov
eminent be Immediately formed,
were made in a communication re-
ceived today from Gen. Kaledines,
hetman of the Don Cossacks.
The province of Ukraine today
formally rejected the bolsheviki
ultimatum and, In return, demand
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-21

the newspaper man into a large
room with barred windows ele-
waited at one end of the dock.
Small, uncomfortable looking
cots lined the walls.
Some of the girls were still in
bed-at $3.50 in the afternoon.
Others were in various stages OF
deshabille.
Jaw, say, lay off the dance
hall-girl-stuff for awhile, can t
your protested one girl, while
the rest ducked for cover.
There's been too much about
us forlorn waits in the papers al
ready"
mo, that guys all right" in
terrupted another. "He told the
truth about the way Judge Ora
ham treated u.s."
Just tell 'em that we like the
place but we haven't got anything
to do and we don't get enough to
eat said a third.
And say, We got a dandy ma
iron and an awful cranky nurse, 4"
came a fourth voice.
Our mush was burned this
morning and we only get two
meals a day."
And the suggestions came thick
and fast while the kimona-clad
girls began to get over the nov
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-21
Have You
too, Heard
the Call?


A young girl working in one of the Taco
ma department stores stepped up to the
Red Cross booth in the Fidelity building and
laid down 1920 in cash---her Christmas saw
mgs!
Il want this to go to the Red Cross, she
said. She refused to give her name.
Week by week she had laid this cash aside
from her modest earnings. Many times, no
doubt, she had made a list of the purchases
which might be encompassed in this $12O,
and them
She heard the CALI The vision of coming
years flashed upon her. She gave unhesi-
tatingly, gladly expecting no. glory and
wishing none.
You, Christmas shopper---are you irritat-
ed by the thousand-times- repeated question,
care you member of the Red Cross?'
OR HAVE YOU HEARD THE CALL?
Are you who are left at home ummoved by
the sight of thousands of boys in olive drab!
Or has the deep red sacrifice for world free
dom wrenched your heart with an irresist-
ible longing to give?
Have you opened your eyes to the cold
fact that on your dollars today may depend
the fate of the wOrld---the freedom of en-
shaved mothers, the joy of children at
Christmas, the mending of broken frag-
ments of homes and nations!
Then save the boys who with their lives
will save humanity.
Join the Red Cross.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-21
.DANCEHALLS
TO BE CLOSED

After conference with Col.
Saville and Maj. Croxall of the
military police Friday morning.
Commissioner Petit and Chief of
Police Smith announced emphati-
cally that Tacoma's three public
dance halls would be closed next
Wednesday night.
There will be no further contin-
uance of the order, 1t was an
nounced.
I'VE are more firmly convinced
than ever that the dance halls
must CO." said Commissioner Pet
tit. II am not at liberty to say
more at this time, but can an
nounce definitely that the council
will vote next week to close the
halls Immediately"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-21

The name of w. w. Wingardi
Tacoma private detective who
served four months in the county
Jail little more than year ago
for tampering with witnesses in a
red light abatement case, was
brought into the trial of the $1O.-
600 alienation of affection suit OF
Hans Hauseth against DR.. r. II
Slayden in Judge Chapman's court
Friday.
Wingard is a brother-in-law OF
Attorney Browder Brown, who IL
representing Mauseth in his
charges of wrongful relations be-
tween DR.. Slayden and his wife.
Hint at BIackmail.
That the trial may lead to sen
sational developments was init
mated when 1t was learned thai
the defense intends to show the
damage case is the result of
scheme of blackmailing in which
private detectives are said to have
figured.
The visit of strange detectives
to the Mauseth home at 2135 ASH
street, following the alleged con-
fession of wrong-doing made by
Mrs. Mauseth to her husband or
July 81, was the subject Of
large part Of the cross-examina'
tion of Mrs. Mauseth who took the
stand and in her husbands behalf
barred her alleged relations with
the Tacoma osteopath.
Mentions Wingard..
When questioned at first by
Judge Gordon, she told of the visit
of detectives and declared they
told her they were from Slayden's
= office.
Later, however, she said they
were from the prosecuting attor'
ney's office. The prosecuting at.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-12-21
Why Not Let These
Interned Girls Knit
for the Red Cross?

II the Tacoma Red Cross
wants sweaters knitted for
the soldiers i'm France or
bandages for the army hospi-
tails, there's an eager class
down at the Municipal dock
waiting to be shown how to
help.
Twenty-three young girls of Ia.
coma's dance halls, detained 10y
the health department for medical
treatment, are "all dressed up and
nothing to do"
They're Just crazy" to find
something for idle hands while
they are undergoing the cures
promised. by City Health Officer
Henry.
But nothing has been offered
them, and the dance hall girls
without thing to occupy their
time, are trying to drive remorse
and pain from their minds during
these holiday times by dancing
singing, and telling shady stories
tc each other until three and four
o'clock every morning = then
sleeping until almost noon!
Girls, here's the police report
er Of The Times, come down to see
how you're. getting along" an
nounced Matron Ivy L. Hill yes
terday afternoon as she escorted