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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-12
Superintendent
Of ASSOCIATED
PRESS IS DEAD
Arthur Copp's Last Work on
Liner ST. Louis,

WASHINGTON, June l2-Arthu'
w, Copp, superintendent OF the south
ern division OF the Associated Press
died here today oi complication OF
diseases, after a lingering illness lie
was 20 years old
Before coming to Washington Mr.
Copp had been superintendent ot tn
western division at San Francisco AMI
before that had served the Associated
Press in many places in many capacl
ties. Entering the service as a tel"
grapher nearly twenty five years ago
he had risen to superintendent OF di.
vision.
Mr. Corps last work was, perhaps
as he might have wished ii, for when a
volunteer was called to sail on the
American liner St Louis as the first
armed American ship to cross the sub
marine zone, he responded and made
the peril0uS voyage for the Associated
Press The nervous strain probably
added to the precarlou,ucsS ol his ph
steal condition the seriousness Of which
then was unknown to others Soor
after he returned to America he was
taken to a hospital
Twenty years before, as an Asso
cated Press correspondent, he had
served in Cuba during the Spanish
American war Mr. Copp was born II
Madison Wis where he will h'
buried. He was unmarried. He
brother. ] NJ. Copp Of Madison, wa
with him when he died
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

street. who enlisted In the foresters'
regiment. is stationed at Fort Siocum.
y. Y.
The fias atop the Y NJ. G. A. build
lnR viii be Illuminated nightly here
after. A strong searchlight has been
set W on the association root and It's
beams will play ON old Glory as II
floats after dark.
A new pool table was added TO the
game equipment OF the boys depart
of the V. NJ G. a. today. There
are nov six tables In all at the asso-
citation. three ON the mems side and
three ON the boys
Mira. n. H. Garcia and Mrs. Vicente
Oardunio will leave today for Pena
Blanca. stopping ON their way TO that
place ut San Domingo to witness tho
Indians corn dance today. They VIII
return sunday night.
Nick Napoleon, proprietor Of hicks
Taxi Line. left this morning on a trip
To Santa re. lie has a party OF three
and Is making the trip in one OF his
large WHY'S knight Touring cars. lie
II expecting to return To A%lbuquer-
que late taniEht.
Harold sellers. son of Col u. X. n
Sellers and Maurice Cudshac. mem
bcrs OF q company. First New McNco
infantry. are here from Elephant
Butte. where their company Is sta
toned On guard duty. to spend a few
DAYS on furlough.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04
5000 CH|CAGOANS
CALLED OCOLORS
REbUKE SLACKERS

w Associated Eress
Chicago. AUG As Chicagos am
sWer 70 the call to the coiurs and Chi
cago's rebuke to slackers and draft
rioters. more than N.Goo whose names
have been called by the draft boards
marched through tho streets today To-
the music ~ military bands aud the
accompaniment OF cheers from
thousands.
As they marched they aug and The
brave words Of America. wake Tn
and the refrain ~ YOU don't Ike
Your Uncle sammy. Just Go Back
Home" showed the sentiment OF the
marchers me won hearty response
from the onlookers.
Each division of the t,ght}--I N
co! panies Of regitrauts. one for each
81 the exemption districts was led hy
one of the student officers from tie
training camp al Fort Sheridan.
The parade the FIRST Of is Kind 10
the country was reviewed uy major
General Thomas n Barry. command
ct Of the central department Of the
army. with him were the Russian
commission
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04
DANCE TONIGHT
ARCADE HALL-5c DANCE

Fish served In every stsle AZ Nee
ca cafe, Fresh shipments received
daily from the coast.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04
BLANKS
OBTAINED So FAR
BY NEARLY SCORE
Men With Dependents Preparing
10 Get Their Release From the
Grip of the Draft; Many Forms
Of Afidavits.

Blanks for filling out amday'ts in
connection with claims FOR exemption
from military service are being issued
by the selection board. county clerk
Ncsior Monteya, OF the board, said
this afternoon that nearly a score Of
blanks had been called FOR today and
yesterday
Nest Of the men are understood to
desire exemption because they have
wives or others dependent upon them
for support. The board Is directed TO
exempt an Who have dependents.
Claims for exemption on account Of
occupation win be considered by the
district board. Appeals from deci,
sions made by the local board to the
district board are permitted
Many diffcrene forms are provided.
covering all OF claims for cX-
emption and appeals. Men desiring
Information or blanks may obtain
them without d~ifdculty by applying
TO the board at the court ous
The board will pass on claims Tor
exemption coming within It's Juris-
diction upon consideration OF afn-
dayits ant such Information as II
may possess or acquire regarding the
men aud their circumstances. The
board H. not required To hear argu-
mcnts and has been expressly advised
by General CroWder that is func-
tions are not judicial and HAT u Is
not to be hampered by rules Of evil
dcnoe and court procedure.
Every man called must underso a
physical examination before his claim
for exemption Is considered Exam
nations Will beginn Tuesday
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04
Personal News
Items.


Auto springs. all makes. korber Co
Eakin Storage Co Phones 3t3,
res. gg22. Everything stored. inciud-
ing autos.
chicken dinner at Whitcomb
Sprinre sunday.
\. NJ Stone has gone To- Denver o'
business.
~. r. j rannus has returacd from
a trip to Las Vegas.
John Fleming Is IN santa Re on
business. lie VIII return sunday
Alderman clyde Tinglcy has rec
turned from % fishing trip 90 Tho Pc
COS.
Cortez quicker has returned to the
city after a short business trip q
Denver.
Miss Anita Huhpcll md Roman
Ilubbell went 20 santa Re Thursday 20
remain several days.
MI and AIR Ralph GIlchrl-t gave
tnc children Of University Heights "a
straw ride lust night
Mrs T.. T. Aiarkcy and daughter.
Dorothy. Of Clcburue. Tex. are visit
ing Mrs N. T. Burncy-
Burton Reed ilN south Aruu
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04
Blueher Orchestra
Spanish American Hall,
at Barelas tonight. SC
dance.

Ploife 5, Red Barn. 5I1 west Cop
per. for first clRss livery. W. l.. Trim.
he a 90.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

When YOU want n Laxi caft al,
MaIOnc's Taxi. stand ut Grimshaw's.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04
DANCE TONIGHT
ARCADE HALL-5c DANCE

University Heign,s is fAs, coming
10 the front,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

University Heights is fast coming
to the front.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

Fish served In every style az Nee
ca cafe. Fresh shipments received
daily from the coast.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

University Heights 10 rast comins
10 the front.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

University Heights Is fast coming
to the front.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04
EGGS

At Jana's. MaIoy's, Hawkins. 90
rent "A dozen.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

By Associated Press
Nash,ugioH Nos 49, Gather ptc
dirtlous Tor th, week beginning sun
day. issued hy tho weather bureau
today are
Eocks Mountain and platcIu reg
Ions Occasional local shower, proc
1hlc Moderate temperature
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

D MaNimum-N2
b .Minimum-56.
B t,tugc-s6.
b 1t : a. ma
B south wind clear
b The cuVclnpirg mu,c ment is
B au important part ut military
b -trttcE,
"Nu-f military men seem I
D familiar with that movement
"Ye-
. "l'lc never seen q soldier yet I
. Vhs wouldn't put his arms
, around q pretty eirl n ac rot hulf
a. chance
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-04

Henry hau buggnge and all o,nor
things;
lie at your calling ~ hats on
their wings.
Tits motto L. promptncss; hin service
IN fine;
Whenever you want him lust phone
NINE-TItIlIE-NINE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
HE P|SGAH HOME
 MAY BE ABOLISHED
Commissioner of Health Presents Recommends
 tions of Dr. Harrington

Commissioner of Health and Sanitation John R. Hornady has presented to the commission. the recommendation of City and County Health Officer Dr. F. E. liar rington that the Pisgah Home be either abandoned at once or put into sanitary condition
 In his report to Commissioner Hornady Dr. Harrington states that he finds in- sanitary conditions with no methods to prevent escapes of intercommunication malaria without means to prevent it's spread, and bad conditions in the dorrni- tories and kitchen.
 pr. Harrington recommends that the following improvements be made or the institution abolished
 That sanitary toilets be installed inn mediately
 That drainage be provided to carry off wash water.
 That some one be instructed to keep the dormitory in which the men are housed In more cleanly condition.
 Hold some one responsible for the and serving of food
 Move from institution all persons who are sick.
 Move to the almshouse all persons who are unable to perform labor.
 Provide an infant nurse to care for the numerous infants in this institu- tion.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
COAL OPERATORS TO
 MEET COMMITTEE
Government Seeks to Place Big Orders for Coal Without Local
 Embarrassment

Erskine Ramsay, chairman of the sub committee of the committee on coal pro- duction, is arranging meeting upon ad- vice from the committee at Washington of the needs of the government, with the coal operators of the Birmingham district, and they have in turn arranged for committee to go to Washington to confer with the national defense commit tee, and coal men from other sections of the country on the situation.
 The committee will be composed of Morris w. Bush, Carson Adams and s. L. Yerkes, and it is understood that they will go to Washington next Wednesday. It is the intention of the government to place orders for S,00000O tons of coal at an early date, and the idea is to place these orders so that there will be no interference with opera tions in any section on account of coal. or that the public will not be embar- rassed for its supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
FOLDER ISSUED
 ON BIRMINGHAM

Fairgrounds" being a short treatise on Birmingham and surrounding terri tory, is an exceptionally valuable and handsome folder issued by the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company, just from the press and now being distributed.
 The purport of the folder is to give information on all of the places of in terest in Birmingham, and to show how they can be reached by the street car lines of the company, as we'll as to i'm form the stranger within Birmingham gates regarding the most pertinent points of the city's greatness. The topics treated are as follows: "Bir- mingham," being descriptive article including the meritorious things of Birming gham. Next in order comes Bes- semer, Fairfield, electric line freight service, parks, climate and health con ditions, car schedules, iron and steel industries, public buildings, residential sections, amusement parks, railroads. gas and electric service. There is very helpful map of the company's street car system The booklet contains 20 pages, including cover, which is or railroad design in two colors, and is of pocket size.
 The booklet is handsomely iluus- orated, and is splendid advertisement to send out of town to those seeking information about Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
PROCLAMATION FOR
 GOOD ROADS DAYS

Following an announcement of Gov ernor Henderson that good roads days would be celebrated on August 14 and 15, Judge Stiles of the probate court issued the following proclamation yes- terday:
 To the People of Jefferson County: His excellency, the governor of Aia- bama, having issued his proclamation emphasizing the importance of good roads and their value to all the inter- ests of the state, and directing the oo- servance of August IA and 15 as good roads day by public officials educa- tional and other institutions and the people of the state.
 I. J. P. Stiles, judge of probate of Jefferson county, as directed by act of legislature approved September 4, 1915, do hereby call upon the people of this countyto join in the good roads movc- ment and the observance of good roads day by rendering all assistance in their power in the furtherance of same.
 J. P. STILES,
 Judge of Probate. July 1S 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
First Cavalry Regiment
 Reviewed by Steiner

Montgomery, July 1a.-t Especially For the first time .in many years regiment of cavalry mustered to war strength passed in review before a commanding officer in Alabama Thursday, when the First cavalry was carried before Brig. Gen. Robert E. Steiner. commander of the Alabama National Guard The regi- ment carried full equipment in the review which was witnessed by a large number of civilians. It was the first time the regiment had been reviewed since 1t fin- ished its recruiting and the first time 1t had passed before an officer while in anything like a finished condition.
 The regiment has lost not a day in training since it returned from guard duty in the Anniston district. Ire re- view completed the inspection of all troops now in camp. General Steiner will order the review of the First infantry late next week. It is scheduled to hike into tEe mobilization camp from Mobile Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
ALABAMA PRODUCTS
 FOR MILITARY CAMP
Food Bureau Seeks to Supply Farm
 Products to Mobilization Camp

T. P. Hay. Jr., secretary of the food preparedness bureau, goes to Montgom- cry today to have a conference with the auartermaster of the mobilization camp at Montgomery, to ascertain if possible list of foodstuffs that the government will be in the market for with an idea of putting those who have food crops to sell such as potatoes and vegetables, in touch with the quartermaster's depart ment.
 Mir. Hay will go to Anniston Saturday also. his mission there being of the same nature. The food preparedness bureau is in touch with many farmers who have crops to dispose of. and it is the inten- tion of the bureau to be of all pos sible aid to the producer.
 line will be gotten on the varieties of foods wanted, and the quantity ard how and when they desire them shipped. Cooperation will be asked of the gov ernment in the interest of Alabama farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
NEGROES ALIVE TO
 NATIONS PROBLEMS
Order of Good Shepherds Passes
 Resolutions of Loyalty

Resolutions asserting that the negro, as a part of the great American govern ment was alive to it's every interest and vitaly concerned in all it's problems. were passed by the 300 delegates attend ing the twelfth annual session of the United Order of Good Shepherds at Thir- good Memorial Coored Methodist church late yesterday afternoon. The resolution were read by Dr. A. F. Owens, dean of Selma university
 Representing 10000 immediate follow CTS in seven states in the union, read the statement, i've would counsel our peo- pie to abide in their faith in the Jus- tice and fair play of the American peo pie. The spasmodic riots are deplored north and south alike, and it is a happy augury that the passing years sees not only a decrease of mob violence, but a growing disposition of the nation as rep resented by the press and the clergy, to denounce mob violence of every kind.''
 The resolutions were signed by J. c. Thompson, Bishop J w. Alstork, Ada F. Gilvan, Mary L. Chandler, John Baldwin and A. F. Owens, secretary.
 A health conference featured the aft ernoon session with addresses by Dr. F. Fl. Strawbridge, pr. R. T. Brown, Dr. M. H. Freeman of Birmingham and pr. D. A. Stewart of Montgomery. After this conference, addresses were made by Bishop N c. Cleaves and Bishop J. w. Alstork of Montgomery. G. W. Chand- Ter supreme president, presided over the sessions throughout the day.
 Bishop Alstork spoke last night at big mass meeting at Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Zion church on 'Conr secrated Service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
HOUSING OVATION GIVEN PERFORMERS Show People Are Publicly Thanked for Their Aid to
 Cause of Charity

The Birmingham Civic association and the general public thanked the profess sional theatrical people and managers part they took in helping charity yester- day through a special committee which went to the Lyric Loew Bijou and Ma jestic theatres last night and spoke to the large audiences at each place in ap- preciation of the valuable assistance the show people had given in making the .'old newsboys day success. The speakers paid fine tribute to the big heartedness of the strangers in a strange land" who gave so freely of their time and talent in the cause of charity. They were all termed regular fellows ' and were assured that their kindly help was deeply appreciated
 The committee was composed of John E. Shelby. vice president of the Civic association; T. J. Crlttenden, the father of the "old newsboys'' day. and w. H. Hendrick. Just before the first vaude- vile act appeared at the theatres the committee members introduced to the audience the persons who took part in the performances of yesterday for char ity and the patrons of the theatres ap plauded them loudly and long. The au- diences were told of the part the actors took In the programme yesterday and the demonstrations which followed showed that the generous aid so freely given was fully appreciated The mana gers of the theatres were also thanked for allowing the actors to participate in the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
STATE BANKERS ID {. AID CONSERVATION
 OF FOOD PRODUCTS
Expert Agriculturalists Out line Plan by Which Bank CTS Can Remedy Con-
 ditions as to Crops

The Birmingham Clearing House as Q. Smith, J. H. Barr John H. Frye, w.
 II. Manly, Knox Flemming, Herbert Steiner, J. Kirk Jackson, Birmingham bankers, and E. C. Melvin, Selmai Adolph Hohenburg. Wetumpka w H. Rainer, Elba; H. L. McElderry, Talla-l dega; Henry T. Bartlett, Montgomery, members of the agricultural committee of the Alabama Bankers association; pr. J. F. Duggar and Dr. L. M Dun can of Auburn, ait luncheon preceding the meeting of the agricultural eommit- tee, which was called to meet in Bir. mingham by Chairman Hohenburg
 Dr. Duggar and Dr. Duncan addressed the bankers on agriculture, outlining present conditions and pointing out what the bankers could do in the future to remedy unsatisfactory conditions and ten advance methods now in effect. en
 It was the consensus of opinion of tfev committee to offer all cooperation r sible to conserveN food crops soon harvested, to aid in marketing the and to render every assistance possA.8ss to the producer, bringing them together with the consumer
 J. Kirk Jackson, vice president of the American Trust and Savings bank. as of the Alabama Bankers as- sociation. and Horny T. Bartlett of Montgomery, secretary, attended the meeting as ex-officio members of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
THOUSANDS ENJOY
 MASONIC PICNIC
 AT EAST LAKE PARK
Big Event Was Carried Out Without Hitch or Acci- dent-Dr. R. M. Gun
 ningham Presides

About 10000 Masons and members of their families and friends made merry the day at East Lake park yes terday when the big joint picnic of the 57 blue lodges of Jefferson county took place. All the lodges of the county were represented as well as the various Eastern Star organizations. The programme was commenced at 11:30 o'clock and continued until the heavy afternoon rain came. The en- tire programme was carried out with the exception of the folk dances before the rain. The picnic was pronounced d splendid success.
 During the day 1900 watermelons were cut and 800 gallons of lemonade 5000 plates of ice cream and 200 gal Ions of Reception Brand and Royal Cup coffee were served. The childreI's contests of the morning included chick en scratch. sack racing. blindfold, boat racing, apple bobbing and rope climb ing. Band concerts were given by the Boys Industrial school band and tns Zamora Temple Shrine band, and a drill was given by the Zamora pa- trol.
 From 2 o'clock to S:SO addresses were delivered by Dr. J. H. Phillips. whose subject was "Patriotism and Masonry Dr. William McDougan. whe. spoke on Social Side of Mason ry;" Nudge W. W. Brandon, whose topic was Good of the Order" and Prof. Charles R. West. whose subject was Good Spirits (Bone Dry)." pr. R. M. Cunningham presided. Dinner was served from 1 o'clock to ? o'clock i. basket being brought by each family. ana watermelons were cut in the afl- ernoon. Davidson's orchestra furnished music for dancing in the pavilion which was participated in by the old CT folks and was in charge of Miss Blanch Dent
 The thanks of the Masons have been extended to George J. Breinis. manager of the park. for the efficient way in which he had the amusemenss s and general order of the park pre- pared for the picnic. The special work or each of the members of the ex- ecutive committee was well done and has received the praise of all The members were w w Alvey, T. c.. Brabston. Lee Mccall. J. H Edmond- son, Henry Key. Mrs. J. R. Pope Mrs. Max Choynowski, Mrs Roy Osborne. Miss Blanch Dent. J. c. Arthur and Jack Riddle
 Not single accident was reported during the whole day. Accidents. how ever were prepared against by having several trained nurses from local hos. pltals on the grounds to care for the children and to look after any who might accidentally get injured Prom insnt Masons and members of higher orders in Masonry from all parts of the county were present