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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-09-13

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08
What is the Red Cross?

What is the Red Cross? We can best an
swer that question by first clearly understand
inc what it is not, and incidentally contradicting
some widely received but erroneous ideas. We
quote from Mr. Wadsworth, Acting Chairman OF
the Central Committee of the American National
Red Cross:
.'The Red Cross is nOt a Womens organlza-
ton nor physicians nor nurses, as It IS De-
1eved in various places. It's work is suttlclently
important. varied and extensive to demand the
voluntary service Of the abest men and women
of the community.
50 much for what it is not. For what 1t ls
we advise the reader to turn directly to the ar
ticle on page 2, sixth column, en It'll Lea line
American Red Cross-O rganlzatlon ana Ac1lVa-
lies" That article com rlences at paragraph %,
md ends with paragraph 101 on page OF the
f,UnDlcment.
How this Supplement IS MADE Up
This leads us to an explain at N OF the
makeup of our Supplement-
For purposes of reference we have arol1ra-
rlv divided the text into numbered paragraphs,
from on page 2 of the Supplement to 5o4 on
page a.. The running headlines show the num-
bers ,f the paragraphs contained on each page
With the exception of tn csc paragraph NUMBERS
and Of the fact that many of the bold face cap
tons with which they are prefaced are our own
the official text is exactl y reproduced
Table of Contents on this a. &C. ana
carefully prepared Index at the end OF tne sup
plement will assist the reader in finding the an
swer to his particular problems. Our readers
will of course understand that the National ano
Divisional headquarters are from time to time
issuing new circulars and letters OF INFORMATION
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08

Suggestions as to the Reading of
the Supplement
The American Red Cross not on ly has most
intimate and sympathetic relations with our mil
itary and naval forces, but was expressly char
tered by Congress "as medium of communica-
tion between the people of the United States of
America and their Army and Navy" AS an
aid to reaching most quickly an understanding
of this mighty organization and it's work, we
suggest that the following articles be read in
the order named:
The American Red Cross = Organization
and Activities, paragra phs 55-101.
The Charter, Statutes and Bylaws para
graphs 1-54.
History of the Red Cross Society, by Edith
L. Soule, Chairman Ma inc State Committee on
Nursing Service, paragraphs 128-161.
Relief Measures and Methods in Time of
Disaster, by Ernest P. Bicknell, Director Gener-
al of the Department of Civilian Relief, para
graphs 558-564
Annual Report Of American Red Cross, De-
cember 13, 1916 paragraphs 367-461.
Then consult the Ia BILE of Contents and In
dex for matters in which you are specially inter-
ested.
Chapters, Branches and Auxiliaries
The best way to stu dy these local organza-
tions and their relation to each other and to
Divisional and National Headquarters, is to
consult the Index under the titles "Chapters"
branches" "Auxiliaries of c h pt ters, and
6A,,x,; liz, T o1l+ H.
graphs of the text therein referred to-
Cooperation of Red Cross with
Other Societies
The Importance of cordial cooperation of the
Red Cross with other phi anthropic institutions
and agencies cannot be overestim ted. In
1911 the President Of the United States by off
cial proclamation, state d:
"1 That the American National Red Cross
is the only voluntary SOC iety now authorized by :
this Government to render aid to it's land and
naval forces in time ofWar.
g. That any other society desiring to rem
der assistance can do so only through the Amer
lean National Red Cross"
The reason Of this is obvious Unorganzed
and uncoordinated efforts however we'll intend
3D. would result in chaos. But this does not pre-
, vent the Red Cross from maintaining sympa
thetic and mutually helpful relations with other
agencies Acting Chairman Wadsworth says
as to this:
ut is policy of the Red Cross not to enter
field Of work already occupied. The Chapter is
not to be local charita BILE agency. 1t is not to
give relief to individuals except after some dis
aster that is beyond the resources of the other
agencies Of the community. It is essential to
have the good will of the philanthropc organi-
cations Of the community When these under
stand thoroughly the policies of the Red Cross
they are usually anxious to have Chapter es-
, tabshed"
And the Northeaste rn Division of the Amer
> lean Red Cross with hea dQuarterS at 3 0 S on,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08
AMERICAN RED CROSS CIRCULARS OF IN


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Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08
The American Red Cross
Its Organization, Personnel and Activi-
ties Explained to Kennebec Journal
Readers Through Official Sources

In this days p atriotic demonstration
in the city of Augusta the Kennebec ournal
joins in way which we hope our readers may
find worth while.
The work of the American Red Cross, but
vaguely known and imperfectly comprehended
by many of us a few mon tbs since, has suddenly
assumed vast Importance and compelling in
terest. 1t is with us and of u.s. Chapters, Branch
es and Aux1liaries are springing up all over our
State and nation, and the work of instruction
and preparation goes steadily on.
instruction to what end? Preparation for
what purpose? 1t is the Office Of h is supple
ment to answer these and hundreds 0 f 0 t h er
questions which eager workers in this great hu-
manitarian organization are asking today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS

and instruction. While our compilation is not
exhaustive, we believe it includes the matters
which are of principal interest to the people of
the New England states.
Suggestions as to the Reading Of
the Supplement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08
MISCELLANEOUS

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o the Z SoIeC inaM
A r.
o C. C.
q Of Disaster BacknNad
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08
Data Taken From Official Source

1t is our purpose in this introduction merely
to point the way, so that the reader m a y with
the least loss of time and effort avail himself OF
the material which we have collected from off,
cal sources
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08

Date
Feb :, 1917. Eliot Wadsworth, Acting Chairman
Fl, 1917. from Eliot Nadsworth Acting Chairman
Feb 81, 1917, Eliot Wadsworth Acting Chairman
81, 1917, from Eliot Wadsworth, Acting Chairman
April Z. 1917. from Eliot Wadsworth, Acting Chairman
April "a, 1917 Eliot Wadsworth, Acting Chairman
April "a, 1917 from Eliot Wadsworth, Acting Chairman
April IS, 1917 from Eliot Wadsworth, Acting Chairman
May 3, 1917 from c. r. Nutter
May g. 1917 from c. r. Nutter
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-05-08
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEDERAL STATUTES AND BYLAWS

Charter of American Rcd Cross
Other Statutes Relating to r. c.
Bylaws of A. r. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
How to Mail Your
Christmas Parcels
Postmaster Asks for Cooperation
Of Public in Avoiding the
Holiday Rush.

In order to avoid any delay in the
dispatch of Christmas parcels and let
tcrs Postmaster Thornton calls upon
tho people Of the ci1ty TO realize tho
necessity Of cooperating with the pos
Ia! service 10 the fullest possible ex-
tent in preparing and mailing their
Christmas parcels, and In this connec-
ton emphasizes that careful observ-
ance OF the following simple conditions
by mailers Is OF the utmost Importance
In accomplishing the end desired:
Prepare postage fully on all parcels.
Address parcels fully and plainly.
Place name and address of sender on
all matter.
Pack articles carefully and wrap Sc
curcly, but do not seal them, as sealed
parcels arc subject to postage at the
letter rate.
Mall parcels early; they may be
marked, DO not open unEil Christmas"
Insure valuable parcels.
Written Inscriptions. such AS Merry
Christmas" Happy New Tear with
Best Wishes and numbers names or
letters for purpose Of description, arc
permissible additions TO fourth class
'parcel-posO mall. Books may bear
simple dcdicatory inscriptions not OF a
personal nature. Other written addi-
lions subject parcels to letter postage.
Communications prepaid at frst-class
rate may he sent with parcels prepaid
at fourth class rate. provided they arc
placed in envelope securely attached to
outside Of parcels.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
STATEMENT Is ISSUED
ON FERTILIZER PROBLEM
Council OF Defense Calls Especial At
tcntIon 10 United states Gov
crpmcnt Publication.

The fertilizer question has been OF
so much concern to farmers this year
that the Virginia Council OF Defense is
trying to attract widespread attention
among Virginia farmers to q publica-
cation recently issued by the United
States National Museum, Washington.
1t is called "Fcrtilizers-an interpre-
tatlon of the Situation in the United
States" By Joseph L. Poasuc. OF tho
United States Division of Mineral
Technology.
In this paper the relation between
soil fertilization and conservation of
food Is discussed in an authoritative
and suggestive way.
The author points out in manner
easily understood by the reader wilt
out technical knowledge of fertilizers.
what raw materials arc available in
this country. and how they may best bc
recovered and manufactured. and he
shows definitely What attitude should
be adopted by the government toward
the new fertilizer industries growing
out of conditions caused by tho war.
Dr. Poaguc explains IN n general way
the theories OF soil formation and or
plant growth. and points out that the
best progress in the fertilizer field will
como through enlightened cooperation
between the fertilizer industries. the
government and the consumer.
Tho soil does two things: il forms
mechanical medium for supporting and
protecting the growing plant and II
supplies the plant with some Of the
chemical material to be built into it's
structure. In the normal course OF
events plants spring up. live their
course and die. giving back to the soil
the elements employed in their life
cycle. But where plants are removed
arthcially. the balance is destroyed.
and unless the necessary chemical elc-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
Official Ronrd INSTALLED.

At the regular morning services al
the Union Station Methodist Church
Sunday. ut which the presiding elder
Rev. IT, II. Potts. d. D.. preached, the
pastor. Rev. Fred G. Davis, installed
the Official board for the ensuing year
The officers OF tho church are Us fol-
lows: Q. l.. Parrish. chairman; A. p
Mitchell. first vice chairman: J. z
Stewart. second ricc-cnairman; H. c.
Robelin. secretary: G. T.. Braucr. Jr
first assistant secretary: ". NJ Smith
second assistant secretary: T, w. War
rem. treasurer: ii. Il. Kidd, assistant
treasurer: w. s. Hughes. financial sec
rotary; w. NJ. Smith. assistant financial
secretary: p. II. Allen. treasurer build
ING i"nd: j. G. Sanders, keeper OF
church register
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
Hall and Morris Charged With Theft
OF Automobile Tires In
HenrIco Comfy.

E!wood Hall. white. and Junius Nor
ris. cclorc,t. were sent on 10 ;he grand
iur: by Ala ristrate T. J. Purycar. OF
IIcnrtco County. yesterday or a charge
Of entering the garage OF Sherman
Moss. near Ridge Church. and steal
Ing Il number OF automobile tires valued
at $50. JOHN TYLER. coiored. who was
arrested as one OF the accomplices,
was found not guilty and diSn isStd.
George Johnson. colored, junk
dealer. and his wife also were iapli-
Gated in the case as having bough,
the gooGs believed to have been stolen.
Johnson was sent on TO the grand jury,
bu, tAe charge against his vile was
dismissed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
THAlHlMER IN CHARGE
OF SPEAKERS BUREAU
Great Drive for Members TO &c InauSu-
rated by Red Cross Next
Week.

Plans for tho establishment OF a
speakers bureau in connection with the
approaching Red Cross membership
campaign have been completed, it is
announced by H. G. Bo%kin. who will
nave supervision OF the drive. Ad-
dresses by wcll-known Richmond men
will be made every afternoon and even
ing next week at the thcatcrs and
other places. All the speakers will tell
or the important work that is being
carried on by the Red Cross, and Will
point out the need OF increasing the
membership Of tho organization. Nor
ton G. Thalhimcr will be in charge of
the speakers bureau
The campaign which is par. Of the
nation-w drive to increase the
membership of tho Red Cross to $50 :
600, will begin on December l6 and
continue TO Christmas Day.
The Red Cross service flag feature OF
the campaign is proving exceedingly
popular. and many Of tho flags already.
are being displayed in tho windows
Of Richmond hoinos. They NAV be OBJ
tanned. free OF charge. upon applica-
ton at the headquarters Of tho Rich
mon Chapter, Fourth and Grace Streets.
Small CROSSES, TO be pasted on the flags.
ono for each member OF household
who is member OF tho Rcd Cross also
arc given away.
In the work Of enrolment through
out the Christmas campaign. each new
member obtained will be given one OF
these flags. with tho request that he or
She place Il In Il window of his or
her home. II is hoped also that banks.
business firms manufacturing plants
etc. Will join in this feature. and dis
play service nags. which they can
easily have made. indicating the full
Red Cross membership OF the es;ab-
lshmcnt.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
FOR TOBACCO FUND
Contributions Of SIG, bringing Total
RuiSed to This Dnte to
A.3.D.4I.

Contributions have been received for
the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund"
as follows.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
Elect officer. Tonight.

Al! members Of the Phi Kappa Epsi-
Ion Literary Society are urged to be
present tonight at the regular meet
ing place. as there will be az election
OF officers for the next term. There
VIII be debate, as usual. The sub
iect Will be in reference TO the pro-
posed charter change.
This meeting is most important. as
1t will he the last To bc held this
year. However. before the society
closes for the holidays. 1T will hold
its annual ball on Wednesday night at
the joan Marshall High School
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11

n,cn,s arc returned to the soil in some
form, 1t IS soon rendered unfit for fur
thor cultivation.
by long experience 1t has been
learned that these elements OF which
the soil Is most quickly depleted are
phosphorus. nitrogen and potassium.
Tho fertilizer Industry. therefore is
at present chiefly concerned with Sc
curing an adequate supply OF raw ma
tersal OF these three substances.
In concluding his Interpretation OF
the fertilizer situation. the author
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
THREE

states that the responsibilities Of the
sovc~nmcn, IN ,his respect have not
yet been realized. Solution OF the prob,
lers should grow out of n policy OF,
anticipation. not out Of II .,gging ac-s
COMMUNICATION TO passing conditions. one
OF the most pressing Problems Is to-
gradually ahd normally stimulate the
development IF domestic sources Of
supply. not only that a repetition OF
the preSen, situation viii be impossibIes
nut also that mere extensive peace
tihc production will be the outgrowth.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
Lizer Accept. Responsibility.

y. l.. Lizer, 3OlG Williamsburg Ave-
nue., was yesterday sent on to the
grand jury on the charge of transport
ing ardent spirits and storing 1t in a
garage at Z l-2 West Marshall Street
The charge against T. B. Cavan, who
was also arrested in connection with
tho case. was dismissed. The whisky
was found in an automobile belonging
TO Cavan. who is the lessee OF the ga
rage. l>tzer accepted all the RESPONSE
biiity. saying that all the whisky found
In the automobile was placed there by
him.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
Aldermen Meet Tonight.

The regular December meeting OF tho
Board of Aldermen will be held to-
night at O'Clock. at which time aev
cral matters Of Importance will come
up for concurrence. Among them are
solutions r""v:dirg for the imm obi =
ate construction Of the Chambcrlaync
Avenue viaduct. and allowing the Nir-
Ginia Railway and Power Company TO
put the sl5ip-stop system in operation
on its Main Street line.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
Roscoe Conklin Simmons TO Speak.

Roscoe C0nklin Simmons, Ieader OF
the negro race, will be in Richmond
tonight under the auspices OF the
Apartan Literary and Athletic Club to
address the colored population on
1.-THE Negroes Participation N tLo War
and His Proper Attitude Towards the
Nations Industrial and Economic
Problems'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
rined Under Rome Dry Inv,

Ellen Smith and Sarah McCra W.
colored, who were arrested on the
charge of violating the Reed bone
dry law were given a hearing by
Judge Edmund Waddill, OF the United
States District Court, and fined $50
each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-11
HELD FOR GRAND JURY

Total received .
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-17

for fifty mile ride can cut this in
halD.
II has been estimated that by eco.
nonical use enough gasoline can be
saved to supply not only the United
States, but also its allies for war pur-
poses.
The following suggestions should be
observed by automobile owners:
Do not allow your gasoline engine to
run idle.
Use kerosene, not gasoline. for
cleaning purposes in the garage.
See to it that the carburetor does
not leak. Form the habit of shutting
of the gasoline at the tank.
By .judicious regulation OF the mix.
ture OF gasoline and air in the motor,
both greater power and economy oil
fuel may be obtained.
Automobile owners need not lay up
cars, but should use them either for
trade or pleasure purposes thought.
fully and judicially. II this advice is
followed there will be no undue scare
:ty for the United States possesses an
abundant supply for ordinary pur.
poses.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-17
WHO FIRED FIRST SHOT
IN WORLD CONFLICT!

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE War Illus.
trlted" in a recent article endeavors
TO place responsibility for the first
.hUt OF the war and suggests that the
distinction belongs to an unknown
German, who, with others, aimed At
three French customs officers on he
morning of Sunday, August 2, 1914, at
a point about eight miles east of the
fortress of Belfort.
line Germans suddenly began
shooting and fired about fifteen shoots
in all. The three Frenchmen with
drew without reply and turned out
the other seven members of the Gus
toms staff All then moved forward
toward the frontier, when the Ger
mans fired another fifteen shots. The
i-at man to fire on the French side
was Captain Dentz, in command oil
the customs station of Petit Croix
Not a soul seemed to have been hit or
citGor side"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-17
GOVERNMENT WILL USE
VAST AMOUNT GASOLINE

Secretary Of state Brodigan has re.
ceived the following, issued by Van II.
Manning, director OF the Bureau OF
Mines OF the department Of the inter
Tor, who has made a careful investIga.
iion OF the gasoline situation:
One.half of the gasoline used In the
r..ped states, I,25O,O0O,OOO gallons, Is
used in pleasure riding.
II Ia estimated that the United
States army will need 25o,0O0,CC0 gal.
Ions for aeroplanes, trucks, automobile
tractors and other machines. There is
no way of obtaining this in this coun'
try except by saving from the existing
supply, and this economy may be ef'
fected by voluntary cutting down OF
pleasure riding (for instance the man
who takes his family out on Sunday
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-17

atCut and backtracked for a while.
Truly, it will be notable feat if the
whole train Is landed safely.
The eats have been terrible. First,
they are the English idea and there
fore not agreeable TO Americans
stomachs. Fish for breakfast isn't
popular, nor is tea. Then the food,
which probably is good enough to
begin with, is all steam cooked and
from the popular viewpoint, ruined.
The mess hall is on the after end, be-
low deck. II seats about eco and we
eat at three sittings. Mine is the
third. The dining room, couple of
days ago, got so odoriferous that the
American doctors ordered a renova-
ton. But at that, one can't but ad-
mire the crew. The skipper has been
running through the submarine zone
since the war and never has been hit.
Most of the crew have been torpedo d
or mined on various vessels, some Two
or three times. There is a scarcity
of seamen and boys are numerous in
the crew. But England, one of the
officers was telling me, has an ef.
fective way of keeping her sailors
sailing. Three weeks is all man Is
allowed ashore. If he hasn't another
job by that time he is drafted FOR
the army. He can be the only sur.
vivor OF the most notable wreck of
the war, but he has only twenty one
days to tell his friends about 1t.
81 probably will have more time tC
write later. Give my regards to every
one. Yours,
III. w. ROSS"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-17
WHEN BILLY SUNDAY
WAS FAST ON BASES

LOS ANGELES. Cal, Sept H.
Back in 1885," said Billy Sunday, the
whiz- bang evangelist, who is conduct
ing a drive on Satan here. IL was play
ing shortstop for the Chicago White
Sox and we had a crackerjack club.
They said that | was the fastest man
on the bases in the league.
"Arlie Latham, who played for the
st. Louis Browns was the fastest
man in the American Association.
I'VE staged the race in st. Louis
beat him. We ran hundred yard.
and broke the tape fifteen feet aheaC
OF him. Six clocks took our time
Three registered 10 seconds fiat ant
three 9 3-5 seconds. | guess that wa
going some. huh? There was a lot o
money bet on that race, but l didn'
get any of it,"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-09-17

strongly. This Is OF the utmost i'm.
portance. because most consumers and
domestic consumers particularly, are
wholly dependent upon the dealers
for their supply.
The commission at its meeting Sat
Grday afternoon, unanimously passed
the following resolution:
WHEREAS. The outlook with re-
spect to the fuel situation in the state
OF Nevada for the coming winter is ex-
tremely serious, owing to the unprece-
denied demands being made, not only
upon the fuel producers, but also upon
the railcarriers for equipment, such
demands having been caused princi-
pally by war conditions; and
WHEREAS. This commission can
see no logical reason why consignees
receiving fuel should not accept SAM.
/ for delivery in any class of equipment.
whether gondola cars, box or live.
stock cars. such consignees being eX,
! tremely fortunate in having their or.
ders filled for delivery in any class ol
equipment; 1t is therefore
RULED. That all consignees in the
state Of Nevada handling coal, coke oil
wood. be hereby notified that they are
expected to accept the same for deliv
cry in any class of equipment which
the rail carriers may find availabl,
for transporting the same, and the &C
ton of railroads in furnishing sucl
equipment will be approved by tn
; commission.
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF NE
vADA. by f. H. WALKER, secrC
tary.