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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-06-07
NEARLY 5000 REGISTER
IN SHOSAONE COUNTY
NUMBER FAR IN EXCESS OF Es
TlMATES-No ATTEMPT TO
RESIST THE LAW.
MANNER in which the young
men of the nation responded to
the first requirement of the con-

"HE MANNER in which the young
men of the nation responded to
the first requirement of the con-
scription law fills the heart of
every American with pride, for it con-
veys to the world the message that
cannot be misunderstood that in crisis
of war the people are united against
the common enemy A nation in
which over ten million young men in
one day quietly present themselves at
selves on record as ready To fight foi
their country, gives evidence of mill.
tafy strength that will prove reve-
lation to the nations of Europe. For
the fighting force of the nation which
can as readily be called into action If
the fortunes of war demand. The
evidence of our strength will again
be emphasized in few days when the
returns will show that the two billion
dollar Liberty Loan bond issue has
been largely oversubscribed, as it UNI
doubtedly will be, and this, too, will
be only the beginning of the show
ing of our financial resources with
which to wage the great war. When
our teutonic adversary grasps the full
significance Of this array of fighting
men and money that await the call,
he will probably revise his contempt
uous opinion expressed when the Unit
ed States entered the war;
Record Of Shoshone County.
The number in Shoshone county
coming within the age limit prescribed
in CONSUMPTION law was surprising,
and if the estimates for other parts
of the country prove as far short OF
the actual registration as was the
case in this county, the rolls will show
a number available for military service
fan in excess of the estimated ten mil
lion. The spirit in which the men SUBJ
ject to the CONSUMPTION law respond
ed in this county is a matter of much
qualification. The talk prior to regis
tration that there would be determined
resistance to registration proved to be
wholly without basis. There was no
disturbance Of any description, and
the few who felt disposed to resist the
law evidently concluded wisely that 1t
would be better to submit to its pro-
visions in the orderly way than to be
forced to do so by severe penalty. 1t
is possible that few purposely alb
scented themselves in the hope that
they might escape registration, and
these will be given few days grace
in which to go on record without in
curing the odum of being classed as
"slac kers' and suffer the penalty for
their disloyalty.
Registration Reported to Date.
There are seven precincts from
which reports have not been received.
one of these is Murray end the others
are on the st. Joe. 1t is expected
that these will bring the total registra-
ton for Shoshone county close to 5000
Following is the result reported
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-06-07
Hold Annual Meeting.

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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1917-06-07
Japs Do the Work.

Practically all the work on the
sugar plantations and in raising pine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS

The newest books at the Birmingham public library include: S "Armageddon and the Kingdom of Peace"
 Barbe. "Going to College"
 Baskervill Southern Writers.
 Beecher. Industry and likeness Bennett. Joshua and the Conquest of Palestine
 Boss, ''The Prayer Book Reason Why" Boughton, "Quest of the Soul''
 Broughton. Representative Women ot the Bible"
 Buswen Ambulance No. 10; Personal Letters From the Front"
 Duff, Abraham and the Patriarchal Age"
 Tanning, Travel in the United States" Gamble, '.St. Paul; Apostle of Gentiles." Guthrie, Municipal Civics.'
 Harper, 'Post-Exilic Prophets" Langdell, Summary of Equity Plead ing''
 Lazell, "Hydrated Lime.'
 Littles David; the Hero-King of Is- rael."
 Nicholson, Stories of Dixie"
 Phelps. Selected Articles On Merchant Marine"
 Quevli, Cell Intelligence"
 Sayce, Joseph and the Land of Egypt"
 Sinker, Saul and the, Hebrew Mon- archy."
 Smith, Guide to the Study of the Chris tian Religion"
 Webb. Jesus On Trial Today
 Wheeler, Foreigner In China"
 White. Fun About Fords." Wilson, Shadows of the Trees.' FICTION Bindloss, Brandon of the Engineers" Kerr, The Blue Envelope" Oppenheim, "The Hillman." Phillpotts, Green Alleys" Marcel, Simply Women.'' Weston, "Oh! Mary, Be Careful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
MANY FEATURES ARE PLANNED FOR
 GOOD ROADS WEEK
Governors and Mayors of Every State in the Union Have Been Invited to Attend-Road Machinery
 Exhibit to Be Made

Good roads week in Birmingham, April in the history of road meetings. Invita- ticns to every governor in the United States have been mailed with the request to appoint 100 delegates from their re- spective states. Invitations to 1000 boards of aldermen and mayors have been sent with the request to appoint 25 of their most prominent citizens. Probate Judges and boards of revenue in over 800 counties in the United States have been invited and requested to appoint % delegates. Every state highway commissioner and state highway engineer in the United States has been invited to attend. City and county road engineers and contractors have had pressing invitations to attend. Many governors, probate judges, county commissioners and mayors are writing to headquarters of the United States Good Roads association, stating they will at- tend and have appointed delegates. The promises to be one of the most largely attended that has ever been held in the south.
 An interesting feature of the conven- ton will be an exhibit of good roads ma- chJnery and materials. Already manufac- turers and road material people have com- menced to ship their machinery and ma terials to be used as exhibits, which will be held in Birmingham Permanent Ex- hibit building, 1923 First avenue All dele gates, visitors and members will make this their headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
SPECIAL EDITORS
 FOR ELKS EDITION

Rehearsals for the Greater Elks' minstreIs are progressing satis- factorily and marked improvement in the work of both principals and chorus Is shown at each. Ar engagements are pending with the Worlds Motion Picture company of New York for motion picture of the ElKs' nifnstrels in rehearsal.
 There will be meeting of the executive committee in charge of the general arrangements at the Elks' home tonight and plans for the special ElIks' edition of The Age-Herald will be outlined. This edition will be edited entirely by EIIxs and while the assignments have not been completeds the fol- lowing members will take charge of the several departments as fOl- lows: A. H. Moore, business editor; Hugh Hill, managing editor; c. c. Esdale. city editor; Judge w. w. Brandon. state editor; Harry l.. White, telegraph editor; John s. Leedy, sporting editor; John E.. Shelby. literary editor, John Ant wine, lodge editor. Associate edi- tors, B. M. Allen, Lawrence Pen- nington. ID. H. Ridenhour and others to be named later,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Mir. Douglas Receives
 Letter of Gratitude

The following letter was received by Manager R. S. Douglas of the Jeffer- son tbeatre from Mrs. Valentine Web ster of New York, secretary of the A B. F. B. permanent blind relief wa, fund:
 New York. March 16. 1917 4 MT. R. S. Douglas. Esq. Jefferson Theatre. Birmingham. MT. Dear MT. Douglas: It gave us great pleasure to learn from Mrs. Pelo of the very kind cooperation you are giving our entertainment which takes place in Birmingham on the 18th inst.
 We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for the generous assistance you are giving us. Need less to tell you, your donation is one of the essential parts of the programme and we are deeply ap- preciative of your kindness to the worthy cause for which we are all working. Very sincerely yours, tMRS.) R. VALENTINE WEBSTER.
 Honorary Secretary. $ MT. Douglag donation was the use of the Jefferson theatre for tonight $ ont4rtainmanf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Hundreds From Aldbdn1u HQue Made NeU York Trip
 On the City of Memphis

vannah and New York she was prob ably the most popular boat along the coast
 q have made the trip on her my self and hundreds of other Birming- ham people likewise have travelled on her. She was a vessel of about 5250 gross. tons. which is a large vessel for the coastwise trade. and her size was one of the features that made berths upon her in such demand.
 Captain Fisher was for many years her commander and no man on the sea was better known or had more friends than he. He has since gone inso the transatlantic service. but when he was on the old City of Memphis everybody was eager to make trip with him.
 T am indeed sorry to hear of the fate of the stanch old craft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
CARPENTER EAGER
 FOR NIGHTS SREST
Famous Travel Writer Here to Get Data For Articles
 On Birmingham

Frank G. Carpenter, the famous travel writer, arrived in Birmingham last night tired and exhausted. He went straight to his room at the Tutwiler seeking rest, which it was hoped would fit him for the task before him today.
 For today MT. Carpenter will begin ac- cumulating data on Birmingham for se- ries of stories he intends to write. The Birmingham stories will be only few of hundreds that MT. Carpenter has writ ten about practically every place in the world. He will visit the various indus tries around Birmingham, the residence sections. and all points of interest and will remain over tomorrow.
 MT. Carpenter has been writing for The Age-Herald several years, and per- sens who have read with interest his edu- cational articles on travel. will look with interest for the stories he is to write about Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
SPECIAL MEETING
 .OF SOUTHERN CLUB
Plans For Present and Flu ture Activities of the Club
 Will Be Acted Upon

A special meeting of the members of the Southern club has been called by the president for Friday evening at s O clock and all are urged to be present in person or be represented by proxy, as de- cision is to be reached regarding matters os great importance to the club. To form a quorum at least two-thirds of the membership must be represented.
 Among the business to come before the body will be the formal election of new members. More than 100 applications for membership have been rendered during the past 50 days, and with the addition of those newly elected the membership. it is stated, will be more than 700 strong perhaps the most select of Birmingham's s prominent citizenship.
 Activities of club life, 1t is said, have of late been more marked than in the re- cont past. Visiting engineers who, during, the past week have been the guests of the city, have been entertained in the cafe, and number of informal club affairs have b6en held.
 Preparations for definite programme of entertainment are now under way, and tho. new portable dancing floor provided for the cafe is rapidly nearing completion Excellent cabaret entertainment will be- gin within a fortnight. Further sugges- tions for improvement, however, are so- licited from the membership regarding any desired improvements of the clubs already splendid and lavish appointments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
BEAUTIES OF AGE
 THEME OF SERMON
 BY REV. I. B. WELLS
Special Sermon For "Old Folks" of Unusual Tender ness and Attracts Large
 Congregation

The beauties of age were outlined to hundreds of grey haired persons at special .'old folks" service at the High lands Methodist church yesterday morn ing by Dr. Wells. the pastor. Every seat in the church was taken, and the audience was sprinkled at frequent intervals with heads whose whiteness attested the fact that they had more than passed the al- lotted threescore years and ten.
 A specially arranged musical programme combining as it did the mellow touch of modern music with the beauty and rhythm of the old sacred hymns, brought tears to the eyes of many young and smiles to the eyes of the older persons The musical programme was given under the direction of Mrs. Logan, and among the songs sung were Tn the Sweet Bye and Bye'' How Firm a Foundation" Jesus Lover of My Soul' and others.
 Dr. Wells took as his text Proverbs 16-31, "The hoary head is a crown of glory if 1t be found in the way of right"
 He brought out many points in connec- ton with the subject, the principal oneS being Some wrong views of old age;" ''old age often has wrong views of it. self,'' and "the conditions of happy old age" He touched on the sombre aspects of old age, of it's regrets, peculiar trials, temptations and dangers and named among the assets of age as continued physical and mental activity.
 "Old age should keep in touch with the present." he said, and with the cheerful ness and buoyancy of youth. Cheer will keep the hearts young. Not grey hairs but heart beats mean age."
 Dr. Wells then paid beautiful tribute to the aged and dwelt upon the glorious outlook of the righteous old age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS
HIntolerance"-Jefferson

Wednesday night at the Jefferson theatre, and for limited engagement of four days, D. w. Griffith's 'Intol- ierance" is to be presented. There will be matinees Thursday, Friday and Sat- begin at S:15 the matinees at 2:15. Ir this mighty spectacle. which is not only daringly new, but radically revo- lutionary in it's handling of dramatic themes. the spectator sees as he would from the top of a high mountain with one comprehensive glance the four greatest stories of the worlds history sweeping down the vistas of time like four mighty rivers gathering strength and power as they flow until they mingle in one mighty flood of hu- manity. As Dante opened the portals of Hades and revealed to awe-struck ages the mysteries of the inferno, SC Griffith has unlocked the gates of time and re-created and visioned to wondering world the baneful effects of the intolerance of mankind through four cycles of the worlds history. In Intolerance" Griffith has blazed the way IOT d ucCidIdtlOH OA pCISouhI iu- dependence. It is bold arraignment of that spirit of despotism which has often dominated the thoughts and ac- tions of kings. nobles. priests, quasi reformers and dogmatists. It is the apothesfs of freedom, of thought, &C., ton and being. and 1t should help to strike off the shackles that ever strive to suppress the truth.
 The four stories of the spectacle, while each distinct, are correlated There is a modern story; one of ancient Judea: one of Paris in the middle ages and one of Babylon in the days of Belshazzar. Never before were so many thrills given in one evenings s entertainment. It runs the gamut of the passions and in it's spectacular moments it is so gigantic that 1t de- fies analysis or description. The tre- mendous battle scenes leave the spec tator fairly gasping with wonder and there are scenes upon scenes which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19

The tragic end of the great steam- ship City of Memphis by German submarine will be of intense interest to hundreds of people in Birmingham and Alabama because the vessel was for years the most popular of all the ships plying between Savannah and New York and has carried hundreds from this section of the south on these trips.
 That is sad news about the end ot the City of Memphis said W, c. Kill gore, commercial agent of the Cen tral of Georgia. last night. "She was disposed of by the ocean Steamship company several years ago. but at the time sne was in service between Sa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
.F0RECASTER SENDS ]. OUT FROST WARNING Horton Expected Mercury Fall to About 34 During
 The Night

Weather Observer F. c. Horton re- ceived frost warning from the bureau at Washington last night.
 The warning sent out from Washing ton said there would probably be frost tonight said MT. Horton. ''I anticipate that we will have temperature of about Si before morning. However. the air is so dry tonight that do not believe we will have much frost in this immediate sec ton. While the fall in temperature may do some damage. I am inclined to think it will not be serious this time.
 ''We have gotten in telephone commit nication with as many people as we could this afternoon warning them of the com ing drop in temperature, but it is pretty hard to reach people effectively with such warnings Sunday evening""
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
. At the Lyric

"Oh, Please, MT Detective one of the most pretentious of the musical comedy offerings now on the road is the headline attraction on the new bill of Keith vaude- villc that will be presented today. matinee. Bobby Woolsey, chief of entertainers, is featured in this act and the production is filled with pretty girls tuneful music, catchy songs.
 Another big attraction on the new bill is Edna Sweeney and her diving girls. These girls are all expert swimmers and divers and are said to be exceptionally clever.
 Aveling and Lloyd, two southern gentle men in batter, will entertain in a very attractive manner.
 Quinn and Laferty are clevei dancers and present a high class act. Judge and Gaile are equilibrists who will present an interesting exhibition. Pathe news pie lures will be a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
COTTON O|L PLANT DESTROYED BY FIRE
 WITH HHEAWLOSS By-Pr0duct Plant at East Birmingham Gutted By
 Fire Last Night ESTIMATED LOSS
 CLOSE TO $16O,OO0 Bremen Hampered In Work of Ex- tinguishing Flames By Lack of Fire Plugs-Plant Will Be
 Rebuilt Shortly

The by-product plant of the Farmers first street and Twelfth avenue, north, East Birmingham, containing between 5000 and 5000 tons of cotton seed hulls, was totally destroyed by fire shortly before 10 o'clock last night. The building and machinery were valued at s20,0o0 while the cotton seed hulls were valued at $15 per ton, making the total loss s165,0O0.
 The fire originated in the front of the plant, and was not discovered until the blaze had made great headway. At the time of the fire there was a force of 20 men at work in the plant. The blaze was discovered by one of the night watchmen, who promptly turned in the alarm.
 Fire stations Nos 8 and responded to tn alarm, but were handicapped due to the fact that there were only two fire plugs in the vicinity of the plant, both several hundred yards away.
 T estimate that our loss will be about s165,0oo. which is partly covered with irl- surance, and we intend to commence re- building the plant as soon as possible, D said E. z. Harllee, superintendent of the by-product plant
 We may be able to save small per cent of the hulls that are at the bottom of the fire if the wind does not get any higher than it is tonight.
 '"It is rather difficult to tell the exact figures If anything it will be reduced" :" that the damages will exceed the above figures, if anything it will be reduced"
 At 1 o'clock this morning the cotton seed hulls were still burning, and it will probably be a late hour today before the fire is thoroughly extinguished.
 The blaze from the by-product plant was seen for miles away and until 12 o'clock last night.
 The firemen, under direction of chief Middleton, did great work under the cir cumstances in keeping the fire from de- stroying adjoining buildings and factories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
LITTLE GIRL RECEIVES
 PAINFUL INJURIES

The 3-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. M. P. Talley. SIS Third avenue. north, was painfully injured at 11:10 o'clock yesterday morning when she was struck and knocked down by South Ensley street car. which was in charge of Motorman w. P Provo, at Eighth street and Third avenue, north The child was removed to her parents home. where she received medical treatment. No arrest was made in connection with the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19

of the committee which is arranging the entertainments Other members of the committee are: William M. Spencer, Jr., chairman; Thomas Bowron, treasurer; Mrs William M. Spencer, Jr., Mrs. G. T. Davis, Mrs. J. B. Hopkins.
 The programme will consist of Sergeant Middlemiss' stirring address, extensive operatic and lyric selections by Mime. Alys Larreyne and specially imported moving pictures showing the blinded sol diers and sailors of France. An address by the entertainment chairman and a number of additional musical features are also on the programme.
 Tho proceeds of the entertainment will be used in aid of the A. B. F. B. fund, generally the purposes of which are to teach the blinded soldiers and sailors trades not requiring sight, to furnish them with all necessary tools and materials to work with, and to maintain perma- nent organization to sell at good prices the articles they make. >
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
MORRIS STILL MISSING:
 MOTHER IS VERY ILL

No tidings of Harvey Morris. who dis appeared from his home at Blossburg about 10 days ago, have been received by his relatives or friends. His mother. Mrs. V. Morris, is seriously i'll and unless some news of her son reaches her soon the worst Is feared. The missing man is about p years of age. and was employed at the American Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company. Any information regarding him will be gratefully received by his brother, Virgil Morris of Avondale, who is bookkeeper with the Pratt Con- spliGated Coal company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
INVITATIONS MAILED
 FOR. TAFT BANQUET

Invitations to the luncheon to be given to William Howard Taft at the Tut wiier next Saturday are being mailed out to members of the Chamber of Commerce..
 Several hundred guests are expected to be present at the luncheon to meet the ex-President. who will be in Birming- ham to give lecture on The League to Enforce Peace" Val J. Nesbitt is chalrn an of the arrangements and invi- tation committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
SHELBY DELIVERS
 ADDRESS AT Y. M. c. A.

John E. Shelby spoke to g number of Gideons at the Y. M. C. A. yesterday af;erioon. His subject was "Thoughtful- ness" and he was the first business man who has spoken to the Gideons
 At the next meeting the third Sunday in April. Frank Willis Barnett will speak. and on the third Sunday in May, which win be national Gideon day, special prosramme will be given i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
DR. H. M. EDM0NDS
 ON DIVORCE EVIL
Pastor of Independent Pres byterian Church Breaches
 on 7th Commandment 2

The seventh commandment was the sub ject of the sermon by Dr. H. M. Edmonds os the Independent Presbyterian church last night at the Lyric, which was the seventh of series of sermons on the Ten Commandments preached by Dr. Ed monds.
 God was in earnest when he said: Thou shalt not He made no arbitrary laws or commands as supreme law giver; He gave them to the race for their own protection said the preacher.
 Tracing the history of ancient nations, once great, he told of their fall and ruin as the result of too great luxury, too great incidence, and consequently too great indulgence which doomed them to ashes because of the immortality which followed. That the world is infinitely bet ter today in this respect was borne out by the recitation of the practices of the ancients in the name of religion.
 In the course of his talk, Dr. Edmonds spoke of the need of America to reduce its enormous divorce percentage by enter ing more thoughtfully into the marriage relation. Let the fathers of girls about to marry consult the mans physician as to his fitness, rather than his banker as to how he stands was his statement, and made the suggestion that women dress more quietly as an aid to clean living among men.
 "The seventh commandment was given the race for the protection of the family" said Dr. Edmonds, land the viper who enters the home, in the guise of the suave and polished gentleman, and the 'unwrit- ten law generates the man who shoots him down like dog The rigid law of restitution was made plain in the relating of examples of the penalty exacted of the man who disobeys this Thou shalt not.
 A departure from the usual was the quoting of verses from the audience and a surprising numbAr responded.
 At the morning sermon at the temple Dr. Edmonds preached a strong sermon on the life of Samson