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Arizona republican., 1917-08-29
FUR BUY
 EACH CLAIMING
 HIM AS H|S S0N

Revealing the strange life history
 of woman said to have led a
 "Jekyn and Hyde" sort of life, a fight
 is being waged in the Los Angeles
 courts for the custody of her child.
 Eddie Graham, aged 5, son of the
 late Cordelia Robertson Gilham-E -Enos.
 Two men are fighting for the lad, each declaring he is the father, the ! case arousing considerable interest
 here since the mother for many years made her home in this valley. Ed ward Gilhafn claims to be che boys father, and William Edward Enos declares that he was the husband of little Eddies mother and his right ful father.
 According to the testimony intro duced to date, the mother, the late Cordelia Robertson Gilman, or Enos must have lived two different lives in entirely different spheres with two different husbands.
 Gilman is from Chicago and for | merly lived here with his wife, he said. while Enos was alleged to have 1 lived with her in Arizona, his pres l ent home.
 It developed that Mrs Gilman, or 1 Enos, left property in Phoenix, Ariz., ! but that Enos cannot dispose of it. ! o4 even pOSStSSlOH Ol IL, De- i cause of the queer complications in 1 the case
 Gilman testified he first met Miss Robertson in Phoenix and knew her from January 2 to January II, 1910. He then came to this city, he said. l and she followed him and they were married in February.
 1 At the time of her death in 1915 l they were living here, he said and he left the child in care of Mrs. Leila Currier and went to Chicago. He admitted he made no provision l for the child's support. Mrs. Currier still has the custody 1 of the lad and the case was being fought out today on the question of whether the alleged failure of Gil-
 ham, or Enos, or both, to provide for the boy constituted abandonment.
 If so the court may dispose of the | custody question as he thinks best. w. c. Despair, deputy sheriff of | Yuma county, was placed on the stand by Attorney Clyde E. Cate, | representing Mrs. Currier, in an eff
 fort to throw some light on the 1 question.
 ] Ed can't deny this child" Despair testified the boys mother told him on one occasion.
 It then developed that Enos. as
 well as Gilman, was known as Ed | by his wife and friends so the Ed
 she meant probably will always re-
 main a mystery.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

Ray, Frank, Marinette; Rabesa, Pas uuel, Mesa; Hartwigsen, Helge A, Phoenix; Schwerdfieger, John F., Phoenix; Troxel, Samuel NJ. Arling- ton; Frampton, Clarence F., Phoenix; McBecerril, Jose, Avondale; Newman, Geo. w, Phoenix; Davis, Frank A, Phoenix.
 Fredericks. Louis E., Phoenix; Quinby, Ross J., Gila Bend; Bailey, Cecil w., Phoenix; Ellison, Horace M, Phoenix; Simpson, Earl, Mesa; Hig- gins, Elwyn C., Phoenix; Gardner, Earl R., Phoenix; Lloyd, Charley, Tenn pc; Gonzales, Yamael, Chandler; Ral- ey, Clarence, Mesa; Mendivil, Juan. Mesa; Weber Hugo. Phoenix; Cogs- well, Homer, Phoenix; Shelter, Jos. B.. Phoenix; Arrda, Jesus, Chandler; Blk by, Roy, Phoenix; Gilliland, Horace S., Topeka, Kans. Know Wm. H., Phoe- nix; Nease, Orval J., Phoenix; Rojas, Geo. P, Phoenix; Calarza, Julian, Phoenix; Miranda, Carlos C., Scotts- dale; Perez. Ygnacio, Mobile; Caven-
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

quantity is based on the information given in the new Red Cross Knitting Circular No. 400: One sleeveless sweater, hanks of yarn, (A lbo; one pair wristlets, F hank of yarn. (k lb); one pair socks, hanks or yarn, (h lo); one muffler, 212 hanks of yarn, (5s lb) Therefore one set takes two pounds of yarn. Price, $220 or little more.
 Remember-this is a rush order. It is hoped that we can start delivery by October first. Delay beyond this point will mean suffering for many.
 Yours very truly,
 (Signed) JOHN l.. CLYMER,
 Director Pacific Division. August 21, 1917.
 In response to the urgent call, the secretary of the Phoenix chapter of the Red Cross has sent out the fol- lowing to all branches of the chapter: To branches of the Phoenix Chapter:
 We have received very urgent call for knitted goods for soldiers and civilians in France This Chapter is required to supply 300 sets. and believe that this number will be in creased to probably double.
 A copy of the special bulletin re- .ferring to these knitted goods is with this letter.
 We are orderinr yarns ard reedles as well as bulletins giving instruc- tions. We will be in position to sup ply branches with materials and needles and will notify you when the yarn is at hand.
 How many sets can wn count upon your branch to sunnlv and about when will they be ready. Copies of the instruction book will he mailed as soon as received In the mean 1 time will you please consult yorl i committees and members and De pre- ] pared D report the number of sets you will make up.
 i Mrs. w. K. James. chairman of the committee on supplies of the Phoenix Red Cross Chapter. has telegraphet l to San Francisco for material witt needles. yarn. etc. This material, il is said, should be here by the enc 1 of the present week. Mrs. Jame. asks that all who are willing to ait in this cause please notify her at the 1 Chamher of Commerce.
 This order for material probably will be followed in a few days hy another one for the same amount The Phoenix Fed Cross Chapter ha. already made q record in the way i has handled previous work in thu shipment of more than $500 pound. of bandages. surgical dressings an( other hospital supplies. all of which : it is reported have arrived in Sar Francisco in the best of condition.
 The Phoenix Red Cross Chapter i! not expected to he bound by th' number of sets which have beel allotted to this chapter. It is hoped and confidently expected that tn quota will be exceeded several times
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

what the daughty little former city policeman and county motorcycle of ficer is today. From a daredevil on wheels he has advanced to more of a daredevil on wings. Instead of scoot- ing over the country roads on the trai, of unwary speed demons, this Phoenix boy is skimming through the ethereal blue, accustoming himself to balance and boise and to hunt out an imagin- ary enemy. preparatory to the real work in store waen he is sent to France with the American aviation corps.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

advanced to the leaders of the na- tions of war which of course included President Wilson and was signed by the pontiff himself, the response was signed by Secretary Lansing. As the latter expressly stated that he was merely transmitting the presidents re- ply however, the method was strictly within the diplomatic proprieties.
 A high official is authority for the statement that the presidents reply lis in line with the allies views.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

About three months ago Harrison Williams answered the call of his country and without waiting to be chosen under the selctive draft and casting aside all the h,..re ties, he enlisted in the aviation ranch Of the federal service. He left immediately for feasac cola, Florida, where he at once entered upon the intensive train ing given prospective army aviators f,IIG now he is flying daily having passed the rookie" stage and blossom ing out into a seasoned veteran.
 The accompanying picture was mode from a photograph just received from Aviator Williams by C. T. Love, pro-
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29
s training at Pensacola,

prietor of Shaw's Smoke House. The picture was framed and hung in front of the Smoke House as soon as re ceived and attracted no end of atten- tion. It was loaned to The Republican long enough to have a reproductlon made and once more hung up before the public gaze.
 Harrison Williams numbers his friends in Phoenix and Maricopa coun- ty by the number of those who know him. He is a native son of this coun- try His wife and baby reside here and his parents and brothers and sis ters live southeast of town.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29
Attack Is Success

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM, Aug. 2S.- The British attack late yesterday southeast of Langemarck, astride the St. Julien Poelcapelle road has de- veloped into success, nothwithstand- ing the almost impossible weather con- dltlons under which the troops made the assault. A number of strong Ger man redoubts were occupied and the line was pushed forward to a consider able depth over a front of some two thousand yards.
 The offensive was launched at 2 o'clock in the afternoon amid a heavy
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

rain which added to the freshets of the already swollen Steenbeke and Hannebeke rivers which had turned the surrounding country into bogs. In to this marshland studded with con- crete machine gun redoubts the Brit ish plunged after the artillery had con- ducted heavy bombardment and laid down barrage. Particularly vicious fighting developed near the Springfield and Vancouver farms, two German strongholds northeast of St. Julien.
 Notwithstanding heavy machine gun fire the British pushed forward here, driving back the Wurttemburgers who had been sent up from Roulers to hold the German advanced post.
 Today the battle along the section attacked yesterday had subsided into state of comparative calm. A great storm was sweeping the country. At tines the gale reached a velocity which uprooted trees at many places.
 Hard fighting followed the British attack yesterday afternoon on several strong positions in the neighborhood of Langemarck and at the latest re- ports the British have pushed their line forwarc slightly on a narrow front southeast of that place. Two de- termined counter attacks were de- livered by the Germans against the British in the neighborhood of Inver- ness copse last night but in each in- stance the attacking forces were thrown back
 The enemy artillery was very ac- tive in the early night on the Brit ish left flank, next to the French. The Germans put down a heavy barrage but no infantry acticn followed.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

Argentina is made "in order to main tain friendly relations and it even comedies, freedom of the seas to yes sells under the Argentine flag carrying food notwithstanding the fact that food always has been considered con- traband by Germany.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

der, John w. Tempe: Olivos Martin, Tempe. Tillman, Albert, Gilbert; Hensley, Wesley L., Tempe; Albrecht, Paul w, Phoenix; Parish, John w., Phoenix; Edwards, James, Glendale.
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29
Chancellor to Belqium.

LONDON, Aug. 2S.-A dispatch to the Exchange telegraph from Amster- dam says the imperial German chan cellor left Berlin today for Belgium. The dispatch adds that the chancellor is expected to visit Brussels and that special measures have been taken for his safety
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican office now, and get yaur wish fulfilled
Arizona republican., 1917-08-29
SIX HUNDRED MEN ARE CALLED
 BY LOCAL BOARD

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Arizona republican., 1917-08-29
IS AN APPEAL
 TO GERMANS TO
 THROW OFF YOKE

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Arizona republican., 1917-08-29
VIOLENT FIGHTING
 IS HEATING ON
 VARIOUS FRONTS

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
Montgomery Holdups
 Not Perpetrated by
 Soldiers, Say Officers

Montgomery November 1S.-(spe- cial.) )-officers of the Ohio division Tuesday resented the charge that sew efal holdups in Montgomery during the past week were the work of Ohio soldiers and express the opinion that thugs, attracted here by the money in circulation, had assumed the disguise of soldiers while plying their trade Division headquarters intimated that plain clothes men from other cities had been brought here in an effort to determine whether soldiers or thugs are responsible.
 Four units of the division made per- feet scores in the liberty bond cam paign two weeks ago. Every mem. Der of each of the following units subscribed for one or more bonds. San itary detachment, 195th field artillery; supply company. 135th field artillery; battery B. 1S5th field artillery and headquarters troop 7Sd infantry brig ade
 Brigadier General W. V. McManteS of the Seventy fourth infantry brigade became camp commander Tuesday in the absence of General w. +. smith, who went to Cincinnati on business and will be away several days.
 One thousand men were given first instructions in the use of the special gas mask Tuesday and the training will continue until they are able to adjust the mask in less than ten sec- onds. Five hundred masks have been received for instruction purposes.
 Orders went forward Tuesday pro- hibiting any mascots in company streets and tents and privates take this to mean the division will move soon as they have been told no animal mascots. could be taken across.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
LIST OF MEN WHO
 WILL WEAR BARS
 IS NOW COMPLETE
Student Officers at Ogle- thorpe, However, Will Not Know Their Fate for
 Several Days

Chattanooga, November 1S.-The effici- ency board this afternoon completed it's work of classification at Camp Warden Mclean and Colonel Slocum announced that an officer would arrive at the camp from Washington in few days to fill out the commissions of the candidates. The list will then he forwarded to the pub
 icity bureau at Washington, and the names of the successful cadets am nounced. Tie following candidates today received commissions as provisional sec ond liteutenants In the regular army Warren 0. Brown. Montgomery, Ala; Henry c. TutnaIl, Bryn Aawr Pa; John A. Rogers. Johnstown, Pa.
 The foiiowing were conimi ssioned first lieutenants in the signal officers reserve corps: l.. E. Mcleod Mobile, Ala; w. H. BosticlS, Jefferson City, Tenn; John l.. sneed, Lynchburg, Va; L. w. Luck ert, Philadelphia, Pa; w. l.. Terrell Marietta. Ga; J. c. Farey. Orangehurg, Is. C.; w. E. Conklin, Atlanta; R. R. sutton, Pittsburg, Pa; II. l.. French, Memphis, Tenn J. G. Bristie. Charlotte, N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
J. }. [. CONVENTION TOLD OF WOMAN'S
 WORK IN THE WAR
Mrs. Daniels, Wife of Secre. tary of the Navy, Urges Daughters to Forget
 Luxuries

Chattanooga. November 1S-"Wel- come Night" which opened the twenty fourth annual general convention Of the United Daughters sof the confed- eracy here tonight, was featured by an address by Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the Secretary of the Navy The theme of Mrs Daniels address was the part women should play in the war
 Addresses of welcome were dehverea by Gov. Tom C. Rye of Tennessee, May or Jesse NJ. Isittleton of Chattanooga Gen. George B. Harrison, commander- in-chief United Confederate Neterans' Mrs. Thomas l.. Polk, regent for Ten nessee of the Daughters of the Amer ican Revolutions; Mrs. Birdie AskeW Owen president Tennessee division United Daughters of the Confederacy; Nathan Bedford Forrest, representing the Sons of Veterans c. $. A, and Capt. Phil Whitaker, commander Jonathan Bachman camp. Sons of Confederate Veterans. Mrs. A. A. Campbell of Wytheville, Va, responded to the ad- dresses of welcome on behalf of the convention.
 Miss Sarah Frazier, president of the local chapter of Daughters, presided and officers of the convention were escorted to their places on the plat form by members of N. E. Forrest camp, Confederate Veterans.
 sLet the daughters of the mothers of the Confederacy forget luxuries in the spirit of the mothers,'' said Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
B. HOUSTON
 OF BESSEMER ASKS
 TO BE PAROLED
Former City Clerk and Treasurer Has Served Two-Thirds of Sentence
 for Embczzlement

Montgomery, November 13.-(Specia1.) James E. Houston. former clerk and treasurer of the city of Bessemer, who untarily surrendered and pleaded guilty when he saw he could not pay back the amount, asked the state board of pardons Tuesday to recommend his release on parole. He has served two thirds of a two years sentence and throughout the time has been trusted man at Speig- ners, being used in the office and being given credit for the establishment of a complete system of double entry books.
 MT. Houston's wife urged the board to grant the request and declared that he was determined to begin work at once to return the money. She said that she would aid him in this effort Many citi- dens of Jefferson county urged his re- lease and declared that he never was a bad person at heart. He was elected clerk and treasurer three times and dur ing the first part of his last term be- came financially involved and used the cty's money.
 Among those who asked clemency were NJ. ". Henry, treasurer of Jefferson county; John E. Rosenstihl, member of the board of equalization of Jefferson county; Henry E. Gray, former lieutenant governor; Jomes F. Hawkins, tax collec- tor; F. F. Loveiady, member of the board Of revenue; A. H. Uhrig, Lee Moody and Rev. I. F. Swallow
 Benjamin G. Perry. deputy solicitor, who prosecuted Houston. informed the board and Governor Henderson that two remaining indictments against Houston would be filed pending good behavior if lie is released on parole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
Meridian Ministers Want
 Blue Laws Enforced
 and Mayor Issues Order

Meridian, Miss. November 1S.--Follow- ing resolutions adopted by the local min isterial association and the circulation of petitions demanding a strict enforce ment of all Sunday prohibitory laws. Mayor John NJ. Dabney announced today that the police department would be iIl- structed to close Meridian tight next Sunday.
 Mayor Dabney said the police would be Instructed to arrest every person work ing and earning money on Sunday who did not have the right to do so under the drastic blue laws of Mississippi
 The newsboy who delivers and sells papers, as well as newspaper pr0prietors and workers who engage iil work after F o'clock Saturday night to produce q Sunday morning publication, are includ- ed in the ban.
 The local morning paper will announce editorially tomorrow that an edition will be published as usual next Sunday and that the publishers will welconie a test of the law if publication and sales of the paper are interfered with. Mayor Dabney tonight stated he would advise publishers later if he intended to in clude newspaper publication in the list or prohibited activities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14

tries and afterwards had to permit them to resume business. This was parteu- larly true where 1t was found many in dustries easily could shift to necessary war work.
 The problem of supplying necessary in dustries with labor is harder to solve than that of supplying them with mate rials. Cutting off supply of materials from one industry makes ii easy to di- vert shipments to another business, but the labor thus loosed is not easN to transfer, Thus far no satisfactory plan for moving labor from one industry to another has been proposed
 Formation of a great war council to take up the problems of labor and n1a- terials and that of 1nolding indl V@ in general to war conditions, is in the minds of some government officials. Such a council might comprise the pres ent members of the council might com- prise the present members of tine council of national defense and the heads or other government agencies, all of which now are engaged in handling some phase of the conduct of the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
Australian Asks to Be Naturalized So He
 Could Join U. s. Navy

Montgomery. November 13,--(sre- cial. )--Ricco Botta, Australian by birth, came before Judge Henry D. Clayton in the naturalization court here Tues day with a request that he be given the full rights of an American citizen. He answered many questions asked by the court and declared that he knew the cardinal points of the constitution of the United States.
 Look at that flag,' said Judge Clay ton. pointing to an American flag. would you fight for that flag"
 That's just why am here today answered Botta, T want to join tine American navy this afternoon He was naturalized instanter.
 A German from Girard, who had lived in America since 1870, came up on a petition for naturalization. Have you ever been in jail?" asked Judge Clayton. Yes, one time answered the German. Tt was in Germany and I was put in jail because got little too much beer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
DIR. FRANCIS TAPPEY Last night elected moderator of the
 Alabama synod

The annual Synod of Alabama com vened last night at the Vine Street Presbyterian church, Dr. J. A. Bryan calling the session to order, with about 200 ministers and lay delegates from all parts of the state in attendance, with more to arrive.
 The Rev. R. H. McCasin. pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Mont- gomery. preached the opening sermon of the synod, after which the new mod orator. Dr. Frances Tappey of Hunts Mcdowell, of Eufaula, the retiring moderator; Rev c. 1T. Norwood of Marion as temporary clerk. Dr. R. H. McCasin is stated clerk, Rev. David Park is reading clerk.
 Practically the whole Presbyterian educational system of the state will be readjusted by the Synod. though no specific plans have as yet been sug- gested. At the session this morning denominational work among the sol- diers at the Montgomery and Anniston training camps will be discussed and a plan of activities adopted. Dr. A.
 
 s. Johnson will act as chairman of this session. Major Atkinson. of Montgom- cry, and Dr. $. E. Hodges. of Anniston, will participate in the discussion. At Il o'clock pr. George Long, of Annis- ton, will preach.
 The fixing of boundaries of various Presbyteries will be determined at this meeting and 8 complete report on this matter will be made by the special Investigating committee composed Of Dr. W. c. Clark, of the Woodlawn church, chairman; Dr. R. M. McCasin and Dr. John IT. Foster A uniformity of size and strength is desired as some members of the Synod feel that the territory of some of the state divisions is too large while that of others is too small
 Among the distinguished visitors in Birmingham for the meeting are Dr. James I. Armstrong, of Nashville, for eign mission secretary of the Southern Presbyterian assembly; Sam Cassells, Trinity church, Montgomery; Rev. H. W. DuBose, Mobile; Rev. Joseph Dun- gerson, Selma Rev. l.. k. Scott. Mont gomeryS Dr. $. F.. Hodges, Admission; Dr. c. T. Bell, Florence; Rev. F. Excell Frye, Rev. Joseph Dunglinson, Rev. T. J. Hutchinson. Rev. C. NJ Boyd, w NJ. Sholl, Decatur; Dr. F. B. Webb, Talla- dega, E. E. Robinson, Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-14
EARLY CURTA|LMENT
 OF NONESSENTIAL INDUSTRY PLANNED
Council of National Defense at Work on Question to Prevent Injustice and
 Confusion

Washington, November 13.-Foresee- business to release men and materials for industries necessary in the prose- cution of the war, council of nation al defense officials have taken up the problem of what industries best can be dispensed with.
 It was learned today that bureau is about to be formed under the war in dustries board to frame a plan for elin- mating nonessential business with the least disturbance to the country's com merce and finance. Through it's control over transportation and the supply and distribution of coal, the government can stop the operation of any business.
 Coal consumption is outstripping pro- 6uction and the supplies of steel and other raw materials will not be suffi- eient for war purposes if manufactur- CTS of nonessentials are permitted to draw all the materials they require Therefore, the purpose is to get curtail- ment under way before any general shortages of materials are felt.
 The new bureau will be charged par tcuIarly with seeing that government agencies seeking to accomplish the same things work in the same direction to prevent confusion and hardship Under the present system, it is pointed out, the fuel administration might list one set of industries as nonessential and cut off coal, while the war industries board in charge of steel, was checking the activities of an entirely different line of business with the same purpose in view.
 Tho greatest care is to be exercised in listing industries as nonessential to prevent errors which might force re- classifications. Some industries can be classed as nonessential without hesita- ton, but others are hard to define
 England shut down on many indus