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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Important Notice To
Red Cross Members

All members Of the SNOW Hill Circle
of the American Red Cross are request
ed to collect all the old table and bed
linens. all discarded white cotton ma
terials, and pieces of outing flannel. or
other wooden materials that could be
used in making socks. slippers and Gov
ers for hot water and ice bags. and have
them ready by Monday, May 2lst There
will be a meeting on Monday at 3 30 D.
m. at Masons Opera House to make
these materials into hospital supplies
1t is hoped that every woman in Snow
Hill and community will cooperate with
the American Red Cross Society in it's
work. and that those who have not join
ed will do SO on Monday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
County Medical Society
Passes Good Resolution

At the semi-annual meeting of the
Worcester County Medical Society, held
in Pocomoke CTS last Tuesday. reso
luton was passed that when one of our
county physicians goes to the front %
serve his country, that another member
Of the Society. designated by him, shall
take over his practice and give one third
of the fees collected TO his family, and
when he returns home all of his former
practice will be restored to him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Have Volunteered To
Serve Their Country

Three sons Of Captain George W
Truitt have volunteered to serve their
country pr Ralph Truitt Of Trenton,
y J ha, been commissioned captain
IN the Medical Corps and received orders
to get ready to sail for France, but
these orders were recalled and he was
sent to Princeton University to examine
student volunteers of that institution
Or. George f. Truitt. Of Baltimore,
one of the leading dentists of that city,
has volunteered. and has been commits
stoned a lieutenant
Professor Reginald Truitt. OF Sudlers-
Vile High school, has volunteered and
has been commissioned as second lieu
tenant. having had military training at
Maryland Agricultural College.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Have Plans To
Fight The U-Boats

otis $ Lloyd ana Henry v Ryal Of
salisbury and Augustus Ward. OF Girls
field. haze submitted 10 the Navy De.
partment number Of iiiFeren, schemes
Tor combating | boat warfare The
inventions Of the Eastern Shoremen
were sent 90 Representative Price. Who
turned them over 70 The navy experts
for investigation
The lloyd invention prov ijes for the
protection of vessels against submarines
as well rs a plan hy which boats may
be attacked. The plan submitted hy
Mr. Ryal j. device for handling guns
under water for the purpose of attack.
The Ward scheme is for the protec-
ton Of vessels from submarine attacks
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Berlin Letter

Miss Margretta Purnei left Wednes-
DAY Of this weet FOR Baltimore, 70 l-it
relatives there
Mr. Everett Bell came home from
Wilmington last Saturday to be with
his father Mr. Henry Bell, who has
been very in for some time.
Mr. Eldridge. Of Trenton n. j.. IL
The guest Of her sister Mrs John Selhy
plrncll
Mr. Della Ciu;i Of snow Hill ma
been the guest u friends ~ town thi-
Weet
Ml-- Elya Rulings spent a few lay-
81 this week ID Baltimore
Sir. John II Rayne ha. been - ;re
sick list this week
The aunua. banquet Of the graduating
class Of buckingham High School wa~
held u tho school On Tuesday evening
II this week The menu was fried
IS STEERS potato salad pickles. coffee
ee rreau and axe
The Westminster ,.uild he II IT. regu-
lar monthly meeting on Monday even
nr 81 tins weeE VI the lecture room NJ
the hIrch
Mr. Horace. l,a,t- Mrs C,.arrD
NitrbrH Am Mr. Eagan. Adkins aho
are In the >af-bsr, Hospital and save
ha.r ,per,t.a nr mn, All tioipg eer,
,.te..,t M An. t5trr
Friends AUD patrons Of Sync,l. eut
school Mis- 6a Maddox teacher arr
invited % Htteui a meeting of the Schoo
lmpro. ement society next Tuesday
afternoon az AZ the school noI-e
ne is.'i1 'faiaI5 ihEltea - al
leha r. NaiI - fhii'hg ana domestic
arts tEhlnii ~ ~ held ~ ihe Manla.
raining DEPARTMENT o. buck inghau
iilEh 9choo'. -'Sda} MAY -, ron
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....T,.r,r, ,,a-....t. gu.,,l M, Snnda, r4or,
sn,- N IN. Salisbury Uo4nital Mr.
plrbara wa- i rr,nter III Ruckjnphar
Presbyterian church, and a. long as
~ ~e' ahLt -it' VIZ w. an acl !, member
mon Also -ne vas much loved
worker 10 the l.oya Temperance Legion
of Berlin The funeral was held al the
house Tuesday afternoon and thc bodl
was laid 20 rest 10 buckingham ene-
terry )r D. E Bowen and Rev. Tho-
Kern werc the officiating ministers a
large concours, Of people. and a great
profueion Of .otrly flowers at the FUN
eral bespoke thc loye Of friends and
relatives Mr. Hlrbagc leaves argc
number of relatives t. mourn her ios-
Among ftc uauber are her husband.
Mr. John v Elrhage her mother. Mr.
Elizabeth DAYS Two small sons. Henri
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
In Honor OF The S.H.
III. S. Class OF 1917

Mr. and Mrs Charles S rlmmou-
royalty entertained the graduating class
Of the snow Hill High school h.,
"Wednesday evening. IN honor % Miss
Margaret Layton. sister OF Mrs Tim
mons, who Is q member Of the class a
splendid repast was served. ana the
boys and girls had glorious time. a.
the hostess knows how 10 make the
Young folks ENJOY Themselves
The decorations were purple and gold
and were carried Dat hy using beautiful
purple iris and yellow tulips.
The members Of the class Of lnl are
surely having a good time shown them.
and Mr. ana Mrs Iimmor- dii their
part
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Rev. Fl. 0. Keen Will
Preach To Lodge Men

on sunday morning. at II O'Clock,
the Red Men. l. o. 0. F., and Jr O.
L. a. NJ. will attend divine service at
Bates Memorial NJ T. Church II il
the wish of the orders, that all brothers
Of these lodges. will join them in this
service Line will be formed At the
hall, and march in body to the church
Special music will be rendered and the
sermon will be in keeping with the ser
vice.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19

ana RESOLUTIONS Oh respect are cUdiEtu
for at cents a line Obituary poetry
will not be published in this paper.
For Sale Cheap Bicycle at Par
sons blacksmith shop
To Loan $50oo, Sums Of $1,000 or
more. Oliver u. Collins (3u
WANTED. AT ONCE 100 pounds
Of clean cotton rags The Messenger
Office
ICE PLANT FOR SALE Apply 70
:. l.. Purnell, Sr.. or :. J.. Purnell IT..
Snow Hill. Maryland
We are the sole distributors for the
Kelly Springfield tires and tubes The
best tires on earth. kensey's Garage.
1919 Baby Buick for gale cheap to
quick buyer Bargain Write or phone.
James r. Whaley, Snow Hill. Md
offer for sale sN pairs Of accl-
mated Pennsy lvana mules. also four
fresh cows II + llarmonson, Berlin,
Md.
Fresh Pork Sausage. home cured
hams. Breakfast Bacon and Jowl+.
Better than city meat at less price "
7 Stanford, SNOW Hill.
For Rent on Shares The w X
Rowley farm at Box Iron for the year
lbs. None but good tenants need
apply l.. q. tiordy, Parksley Va.
"I,ie ~ 80 "a -, ~ - ..,t
lie. and Goodrich tires, and all kinds OF
,..,,.,
HE'LL Wan l. ~ Ftmaie nurse
or Attendant LOT 9ahitarlurn ior her
Vous ana mental diseases 9a my -
Autoihoo,Ie springs tor az IhdNes
81 cars are hep' Y St"ch ~ N''''gs
'efaES - Aou "'c"" PINK VA'i u
up anu we VIII give So" prompt ser wee
hehsey S''afage
Far Sale milk trough 6n,j c,tb
Zlnc Hooa '"hn''ioIl iIiee Hl".W'
also Writing ue7h' ~" 'oh "il.c
D ,,uiv, CONE a4I See' ~ r'i""'" -
hiiI' 9ho" mn
Eor sol. tbo;o. 600. cr...h ,,,,
,ya,l,s am Gnod condition Woipht
;Sno - ,oo NJ. vii g;ve from, :"
gallons q inl'N pr Gay; ABBY 90 'oht
L. Mason Ne"arh' ma.
WA.,rt,n Aruro,,i.... -. b...o,,o
,.aaian .i,i,. .rn pr,t .nJ ;n;,or.
Al. ;, fail, Con I. Sb.rp Plant Am.r-
npp'' az q E"nn,,r,' en,nman'. Vii
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FOR SALE The sidney Prince
stallion formerly owned by the late
Denard W Collins. il for sale For fur
ther information apply to the under
signed M the Berlin Restaurant Clay
ton Collins Berlin. Md
List your Farms with Us, We have
the customers Several eastern farms
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Chesapeake & Potomac
Will Move Central

The Chesapeake y Potomac Telephone
Company has rented the rooms in the
second story Of the Post Office building
occupied by the Young Mems Demo
cratic Club and j. Clifton Mock and will
move It's central" there IN few
months We uuders tand that extensive
improvements will be made looking
forward to greatly Increased volume
OF business
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Will Give Entertainment
AT Greenbackville, Va.

The young ladies' and gentlemen Hhc
gave the great temperance drama,
Ten Nights in Bar Room IN SNOW
Hill recently are going 20 give the play
IN the Greenhactyille HIGH School hgiId
ing this Saturday night We bespeak
for them "a good audience and We Ar,
surc our Greenbackvile friends wI he
well entertained
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
Travellers Return
From South America

MIR A. u Irwin. lr, of Philadelphia,
and sister. Miss Mahel Irwin, OF snow
Hill, arrived in New York Wednesday
night from trip Of more than three
months TO south America
They visited many o. the Republics o.,
South America. touring the Western
coast first. and making overland trips
through the jungles, and great -teppcs
of the Eastern coast. Miss Irwin re
turned 70 Snow Hin Thursday night
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19
HOT GAME OF
TEN INNINGS
In Which Snow Hill SuCCumbS to
pOCOmOke by a Score Of
One 10 Three.

Ihc .r-' clash 81 the Snow HI amt
pocomoke its baseball teams Ia tho
high School League series took place
~ SNOW TN. Tuesday afternoon, the
High Scnoo classic attracting "A crowd.
estimated az several hundred people
The game Fa- worthy Of the crowd. for
il required ten nung % fast and far
ol- pIay during which the spectators
were under "a strain of tense excltemeu,
- settle me contest
Victor Keen aa- II Ii, pitchers hos
for Snow Hi. and he pitched splendid
game, not an earned run being made b,
hi- opponents during the contest il-
support Wahbei az times but be- stuck
q hi- task with grim determination.
and would have come out the victor ln
the regulation nine Inning- except for
unfortunate errors which occurred o.
the nith inning when the visitors scored
their first run IN TINS ming with two
out. the Third strike on Evans &a-
missed by Hayward Evans swung at
~ldc outcurNe the ball barely touch
lrg the catcher finger, ana getting
away from Hayward. therehs enabling
Evan to react dr-t base H. stole SEQ
ona and scored when Lacy singled 10
centre iIayWar! was SGT for the return
throw from centre field but here again
luck aroke against SHOW Hii for the
ball instead of coming go HAYWARD on 81
bound struck the loose DIRT around
home plate and rolled aianE the ground
GLIDING his outstretcucd hands
SNOW Hill. tired the score ~ the eighth
inuinl With TWO out Emery singled
through -hor' He stole second and
scored when SfraugHn mAde timely
TWO nagger 70 left field In tnc ninth
inning with the toy Of the batting or
der ur the stag was set for rally by
the home team. White sent sharp one
% McMlcnac. ~ hort He knocked the
bal down hut fumbied IL long enough
10 a.l0W White to beat the throw 20
tr-t Keen sne rlhced him t. second o'
beautiful hunt Frank Sturgi- q
usually reliable bitter struck out and
With Hayward up, the prospects looked
bright for White ID score HAYWARD
met the ball square!y and sent q long
rs 60 nenirc Heid Evans was after the
bal, AZ the crack OF the hat H. -tumb
led, hat ,augh, the ball while falling.
and cam. up with u 10 hi- 0utstretched
bands Il wa "a sensational eaten. and
sawed the day for pocomoke.
The game then went ~ au eNtrH
inning Pocomose also bad the topof her
batting order ~ with lHcy az the bat
Lacy slammed ouc through L Sturgjs.
and y ~;urgi- who was hacking %.
failed 10 get the bah 10 first in time 10
retire Lacy Parker was safe when
fIfneH 'eided m grounder y second
70 retire Lac5 On q force ont The ban
arrived a. second ahead OF Lacy but
>trauEan being over auNou- for q
..oubIc play, failed to toucn second
before making the throw To first and
both runners wtrt de- iAred safe. 'ro-
'N'',' ~"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19

The members and friends ot Eemson,
". H. Church. near Melbourne. ars
planning 10 build new church this
year and we understand the contrare
will be given out in few days. Rev
o. Is. Rice. the pastor. ana the official
board of the Church are looking after
the finances. and the members are
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19


MIR Sewel Iarman came home from
Dcvault, near Phoenixyille, PA where
he Is employed in the Lime works Of
Charles Warner n Son. to spend the
week end with his family
Mrs Robert 5. Powell spent the
week end with her daughter, Miss Mary
A. Powell. who is recuperating from an
operation for appendicitis at the PENN.
sula General Hospital. Salisbury She
reported Miss Powell to be making
steady improvement
Mr. Minus Gray returned home
Monday from the Peninsula General
Hospital lie is greatly improved. and
with few days rest h. hopes TO re
gain complete strength
Mr. tioldsborouph G. Coulbourn. Of
suffolk, came Saturday on TWO day.
visit to his father, George " Coul
hourn Esq and his sister. Miss Mollic
J Coulbourn
Mr Wade T. Porter and son, Wade,
Ir. Of Cincinnati. ohio. are visiting his
sister Mrs Edith + Emery
Miss Grace Hickman is home from
Philadelphia TO spend the summer with
her parents, Mr. and MR. p ; lIlck
man a. scar "oro SWITCH
Mrs. 4 T. Letter and daughter.
Miss r''@aoe'n' 'ei' lhursdaS lor 'hrir
nome IN Anna P'''@, a''eF a N'sl' OF 'eF-
erai "eeNs I" ief 7'-'ef' '''S. N'eilc'
DIR iler"'f' NUS "l ih'!ade' Pi'ia'
spent ,he wees 'hH WIN 'r'''d- "
Hho" ii'i'.
tanned tb.ir sunday school CIas. ta.t
No,Jay .,.niro
oIiyn Sn,d., Sebonr Sn,,ay ,oornin,.
ii, 1o9o Com. nm, and ...u tho
,rowd
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MISS luna IurneiI "iil return 10
day IRON three weeks "s'' IN falti.
more
Miss f.lya Burbare. uf Berlin has
been the CUES, of Mrs. G. $ Timmons
llis "eeN
Mrs. T.. l.. Vincent and Slrs. John
l.. Riley and little daughter Virginia
Lee Riley spent Thursday in Berlin al
the home of Mrs Thomas A. Gray
~
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'''''' ~ - nun = - 9 W. ''''''''
Miss Jane Pennewell' daughter of
Mr. Henry PennewclI, near snow I'M,
- ~ 49, '''''
Mf " lo"'i' member o' lh'
STATE hoard oi iharmacy, ATTENDED "A
meeting q me h'"ra ~ baltimore on
wednesday
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"uoly ,,d,, i, v,.o,,- On,r, ltons.
w.dn..4,, .,.,,,,, Mo-, oq4 +, n.
,n,.r.., II E,,.. Namoria. n -
church SUNDAY Scbool
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,ro,.a,nar, - ,ba, nar, n IN. town
rh .,Io. .h;,. ,.,h ,,ro.n ,.;,n
-,
Master Edward wilson. ne lIt'le
sonot Mr. and Mrs ONO " " 'lson'
D, rai,;. .l MI. -,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19

Miss Margrrtta Purneil left Wednes-
DAY Of this weet FOR Baltimore, 70 .l-it
relatives there
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-19

% Obituary Notices, In Memoriams
and Resolutions Of Respect are charged
for at : cents a line Obituary poetry
will not be published in this paper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
Father and Son, Negroes, Charged With Murder,
 Are Rescued From Mob

Lynchburg, Va, July 19.-After being rescued from mobs, Albert Barrett. negro, ard his l4-year-old son, Aubrey charged with the murder Monday at Red Gap, Charlotte county. of w. T. Rooch, a young farmer, were lodged in jail here late today for safe keeping.
 The negroes were captured by mob early today near Mount Zion. about ]; miles from the scene of the crime. the mob immediately starting toward Red Gap with them,
 Five men in an automobile with Aubrey Barrett were overtaken by members ol the sheriff's posse and forced to give uli their prisoner A crowd of 200 armed mer were debating the fate of Albert Barrett when a posse travelling another road reached Red Gap Their hostile attitude disappeared after Sheriff Perrow. Com monwealth Attorney Light and other cit izens had appealed to them to let the law take it's cours.
 The killing of Roach followed a quarre he is said to have had with two negroes discovered stealing wheat from his barn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
German and Austrian
 Chancellors Exchange
 M essages. of Hope

Copenhagen, JIly 1s.-on the occasion of his accepta1f of the German chan cellorship, sayaea Vienna dispatch, Pr Micha ellis sent a message to Count Czer- min, the Austro- Hungarian foreign min ister. declaring that he regarded 1t as his chief and inviolable duty to preserve the previous inheritance of the closest and most loyal confederation It was his firm conviction that Austria Hungary and Germany would be victorious and that the war would secure for the herorc peoples a happy and bright future.
 Count Czernin, in reply, said he Saw inc most secure guarantee of happy future for the peoples in intimate ana confident cooperation with the leaders of the German policy and firm insistence unN he well tried alliance. Austria was ready for a glorious peace, but, other- wise, was determined to fight to the last Germany and Austria would i'll cooper alton. force conditions insuring an undls- turbed and peaceful future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
General Sibert Inspects X Training Camp and Finds
 Conditions Satisfactory
By Associated Press

The inspection trip began punctu- for the general is an early riser, and at noon he returned to his quarters long enough to snatch a hasty lunch con before starting out again. Rain fell in a steady stream most of the time. but that did not deter the in- spection in the slightest.
 MEN SAVE BUTTONS
 General Sibert early noted that many of the soldiers were without the reg ulation bronze buttons bearing the let ters U. s.. which is worn on the col lar. Investigation showed that some of the men had actually lost the insignia, while others had thoughtlessly given aides were constantly at the generals side, taking down suggestions for al terations or noting recomm endat tions, while the officers of each regiment visited followed as closely as the gen erals pace would permit, explaining details and arrangements.
 The French residents at various points viewed the inspection curiously, but enthusiastically and occasionally cheered the general and his staff.
 The day was partial holiday for the troops for the inspection relieved them of drill for the period of its dura- tion Hardly had the generals car van~ ished on the way to the next inspec- tion point when the men were hard at work again, mastering the tech- nique of modern warfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
Danger From Maxin1aList Disturbances in Russia
 Seems OUer For Present

Petrograd, July l9-With the repentance of the military elements in the recent demonstration and their repudlation of the cause in which they temporarily en- listed, the danger of further disturb ances by the maximalists appears to be over for the time being Today the city is normal. As a safeguard the bridge spans remained open this morning, as they did yesterday, troops being kept in readiness for any trouble that might arise. During the night several companies of infantry arrived from the front to assist in the preservation of order. A detachment of Cossacks also reached Petrograd Tele- grams have been received by the minis ters and council of deputies from various parts of the country protesting lack of sympathy with the maxmalist govern ment and giving assurance of support to the workmen s and soldiers and peas
 ants organizations. Only Kiev appears to have reflected to minor degree the dis turbances here. A group of soldiers seized the arsenal. but other troops immediately took their station to guard the public institutions. Later they succeeded in ar- resting some of those in revolt, while others concerned in the movement fled.
 A special congress of delegates repre-
 senting all the councils of Russia has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
RAGELAND WANTED
 ON FORGERY CHARGE

w. A. Rageland. alias J. B. Hayes, want ed by federal authorities in Chattanooga on chrge of forgery committed in Chat tanooga some months ago, was arrested at Woodlawn late Hast night by Chief of Detectives R. P. Bass of Chattanooga and local Detectives Propst, Ryan and Moser.
 Detectives have been trying to find Rageland for sometime, but only little in- formation could be had as to his wEere- abouts or anything about him. It is be- lieved that he has been in Birmingham since March. Detective Bass left Bir- mingham early this morning with the prisoner en route for Chattanooga. Detective Bass arrived here last night and was met at the station by the local detectives. An hour after his arrival Rageland had been arrested. Rageand made no attempt to resist the officers He made no statement as to his guilt or innocence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
Shoe and Leather Men
 Had Nothing to Do With
 Contracts, Says Rosenwald

Washington, July 19.-Replying to asser- tions made in Senate debate that compa- nies whose officials are members of de- fense council committees profited from government shoe contracts, Julius Rosen- wald. chairman of the defense councils committee on supplies, issued a state ment tonight declaring that members of the shoe and leather committee had ab- solutely nothing to do directly or in- directly with the award of contracts, and made no recommendations regarding such awards.
 Recent contracts for millions of pairs of army shoes, said MT Rosenwald, were let by the army quartermaster's depart ment to lowest bidders after sealed bids had been opened in public.
 The principal work done by the com mittee on supplies, and the committee on shoes and leather industries he added, was in arranging for leather options be- fore the bids were requested and in send ing out requests to S4 reputable manu- lecturers urging them to submit bids in order to secure as much competition as possible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
Convention of GideOns
 Meets in Chattanooga

Chattanooga, July 19.-The eight eenth annual convention of the Cid cons, which opened here today, has only about 15o in attendance. This number includes members, wives and daughters. It is the smallest attended convention in years, because of the war. members declared
 The memorial service was held this morning. Col Robert Cowden, national chaplain of Dayton, O.. led the me- morial ceremonies and Dr. John F. Harmon, president of the Kansas Wes- 1eyan university, Saline, Kan, the "Quiet Hour" This afternoon historic and scenic points were visited and to- night the local Gideons entertained d with a banquet
 Sam $. Williams. Cleveland. O., was chosen chairman of an organiza tion formed this afternoon of the presi- dents of the state divisions of Gideons. This new formation of state heads is for the purpose of bringing about closer organization of the state lead CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-20
ADOPT A SOLDIER

How many girls will adopt soldier! is the question that Captain Hutchinson is asking. He has dozens of men going away every day that are more or less lonely and friendless, and the idea Is to get Alabama girls to each take one as her own, and write to him while he is at the front keep him cheered up With the thought that someone is thinking about him, and maybe occasionally send Elm some delicacy or something nice to wear. If preferable the girl need never to see her soldier, and assumed names can even be used if desirable. This idea has been tried out in several other states. ana IS proving very successful. Captain Hutch inson will be glad to put any girl In touch with a new soldier who will apply at his office, phone him or write nm 2 letter. About 15 men leave Birmingham every day and of these perhaps six would like to correspond with a girl.