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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Trio of Peace Makers in Great Dog Race Reach
 Night Control Abreast

Fargo, N D., January 2S.-The lit tic town of Harwood, eight miles north of this city, was made the night control by the three leaders in the Winnepeg- St Paul dog race after com pleting 55 miles today. making to- tai of 243 miles covered in the 522 mile event Driving three abreast the trio of pacemakers Hyurthur Hanson of Selkirk, Manitoba, Mike Kelly of Hecla tBig Island). Manitoba and Gun mar Tomasson of Hecla, swung into the main street of the town at I:45 D. m. amid the cheers of hundreds. The leaders plan to leave at a. m. to- morrow
 Tomasson came in with four dogs, saying that he had left one at Hills boro and denied that he had been re- lieyed aby mail clerk or anyone else.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

Birmingham has 16,oOO home and school gardens Now is the time to prepare your ground and get started. There is much preliminary work to be done before the actual planting.
 Here IS the programme recommended by the United States government garden department:
 SUMMARY
 L Clean up back yard.
 9 Provide drainage where needed. 8 Select crops that will give as far as possible continuous use of the ground aud continuous supply of vegetables from early spring to late fall. 4. Secure good seed from a reliable seedsr an, This is very important. 5. Use good stable manure freely, if possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
German Crew is Landed

London, January 2S.-The crew of 34 of a German submarine, which foundered off the Norwegian coast, was landed yesterday near Hammfest, Norway, by a Norwegian motorboat, according to the announcement of the Norwegian minister of marine, trans mitted by the Reuter- correspondent at Christiania. as the Germans were transported on neutral boat, they will Be liberated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Pay Your Poll Tax

Only four more days to pay poll tax.
 After February l all those who have failed to qualify will be debarred from participating in any election this year. The payments for poll tax this year is far below the average and according to Tax Collector Phil Bowers, the amount collected is away behind that of last year. He urged all who in tend paying the tax to do so at once and help relieve the usual congestion at the I'll" hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Gerard Attends German Benefit

Berlin, January 8.-(By Wlreless. )--The German "Hammersmith," patriotic theatrical production for the benefit of the relief fund. was produced today for the first time, and according to the Over seas News agency, was great success. Crown Prince Frederick William and other royal princesses. James w. Ge- rard, the American ambassador; the min- ster of Denmark, Cuba and Peru, and many persons prominent in politics and the arts. attended the performance Ten thousand marks was paid for one Sof the boxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Trouble Between Cowboys and Mexicans Came to End With No American Life Lost

Nogales, Ariz., January 2S.-No fur tier disturbances were reported here today from Ruby, Ariz., after two day skirmish between American cow boys, supported by guardsmen and Mexicans No American was reported hurt, but blood spatters left by re- treating Mexicans led to the belief that one of them was wounded
 The trouble is said to have started by an attempt by American cowboys to round up some cattle near the line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
ADJUSTMENTS
Cyril Maude in "Grnmnx,

The advapfe sale at the Jefferson for the engagement of Cyril Maude indi- cates that he will be welcome tonight in his presentation of Grumpy" by a capacity audience. This is MT. Maudes first visit to Birmingham. His career in this country began only two years ago, yet today there is scarcely b figure of our stage better known. His admirable characterization of the crotchetty old man in Grumpy" is al- ready famous. For number of years MT. Maude has held high place in the regard of English playgoers. When he came to America two seasons ago il was with the intention of making only a brief tour of the principal cities, but the tremendous appeal of Grumpy included in his repertoire, held that de- lightful Hay at Wallack's theatre, New York, for a full season, and this fall secured for it second Broadway triumph at the Empire. Between times MT. Maude took his company back to London, where he had never done Grumpy" and with it, at the New theatre, duplicated his American sue cess Last season he played the the atrical year out in Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
EVERY VOTER A
 COMMITTEE OF ONE FOR SCHOOL ELECTION

With whirIwind rush the ac- tive campaign for the 3-milI school tax will close today and the fate of the measure will be told at the close of the polls to- morrow. While the unfavorabIe weather has interfered to a large extent in the speaking dates arr ranged by the committee, the cam paign has been carried on active Iy by enthusiasts all over the county and the committee in charge Is confident of n substan- tial victory.
 However. they again and again urge that the voters of the county turn out at the polls tomorrow and register their ballots on this most important measure, and ev- cry loyal citizen of the county is called upon to take an active part in determining the issue. "Be sure to ,yOte," is the slogan. "and see that your neigLbor votes"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
At the Majestic

Manager Frankel of the Majestic thea tre has held over by special request Bert Jackson and his Girls of Today" mu- sical comedy company, and MT. Jackson promises his strongest attraction for to- day, Tuesday and Wednesday. It is en- tilted the 'Lunatic and the Lady.' For this show they carry special scenery which is an absolute reproduction of the million dollar pier at Atlantic City. Two special novelty numbers will be intro- duced with the great novelty electrical effects. James J. Rice as General Pres- ton plays one of his best and funniest characters, while the laughing and cry ing ladies are scream Miss Ida How ard, the little electric spark, will be there all through the show. Minnie Fitzgerald will fall in love with Will Bert Jackson and Charles LaFord will help make things lively in "rhe Lunatic and the Lady,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Julian Eltinge in Cousin Lucy

We are to have the famous Julian Eltinge, impersonator of stunning women, in his latest and greatest suc- cess Cousin Lucy" at the Jefferson Saturday, matinee and night.
 To the curiosity which naturally at taches to every appearance of this unique artist, will be added a deep in- terest in the play which is serving as his vehicle this season. Cousin Lucy" was written by that famous dramatist, Charles Klein, who went down on the ill-fated Lusitania and marks the last work from his distinguished pen. It is said to be a wide departure from anything Eltinge has ever offered, all though the star is still called upon to appear during the greater part of the entertainment in feminine attire. Throughout it's three acts Eltinge is called upon to change his costumes more often than during all his other plays combined. There is also a large chorus of beautiful girls to participate in the singing and dancing specialties interpolated throughout the entertain ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
At The Lyric

'"The Black and White Revue" vau- deville's supreme minstrel aggregation is the headline attraction on the new bill that will be presented today, matinee La Chesta, "The Girl on Her Toes" is one of the feature perform CTS. Eddie Male, Dan Ely, Raymond Call are great factors in the enter tainment. The song numbers are the very latest. the solos being especially entertaining.
 In addition there will be four other high Keith numbers to enter tain. Walter Brewer, billed as the jolly jester, is Birmingham favorite and one of the best monologuists in vaude- ville
 Cecile Weston is known as the in- dividuality girl, and she presents a repertoire of special songs. The Pal drens present their original lamp jumping novelty which is in a class by itself. Beeman and Anderson, the speed boys, are good entertainers.
 The curtain at the matinee will go up promptly at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
Local Data

Grazing experts of the forest service estimate the cost of producing lambs in the northwestern states is $1.s2 a head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
JUST TWO DESIRES OF OPPONENTS OF
 WILSON STAND OUT
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possible that in the "coin match ing," a Japanese would win the post of commanderinch chief. He cannot understand how the Presi- dent could have dreamed a dream which, if put into effect, might result in the international army, composed in part of Americans, aiming it's cannon at the heart of America.
 To all of which Senators Borah and Cummins declare; There is such difference of opinion let us debate the subject" Administration leaders answer nay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29

A prominent society woman who does not wish her name known has become a disciple of Mature Dancing and is shown above rehearsing in her home.
 She will be among those present. at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday night when the Diaghileffs Ballet Russe makes it's first and only appearance ill Birmingham.
 . No! She will not sit in one of the boxes.
 
 ger train while it was standing at Mounds, a flag station, and plowed it's way into tho rear coach, causing it to telescope the car ahead, splintering the timbers and twisting the steel work of the two cars into a tangled mass A number of passengers were pinioned under the wreckage, but with the assistance of the unnjured passengers and farmers, attracted to the scene by the crash and the cries of the injured, all were released within short time and taken to Hurl- bert, where they were placed aboard a relief train and brought to this city early today.
 Owing to the remote section in which the collision occurred, the number killed or injured was not definitely known un- til the return of the relief train here. Rumors were current today that another of the passengers was missing and prob- ably dead among the wreckage, but it was stated tonight that all had been ac- counted for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
At The Biiou

Peg O. My Heart" that wonderful play which is to be revealed to Birming- ham theatregoers tonight at the Bijou theatre, is one of the most satisfying successes ever offered to the theatre going public. The splendid advance sale for this evenings performance shows the wonderful drawing powers of the play. Peg O. My Heart enjoys the distinction of having played to larger number of people than any of it's competitors in the same space of time. Editorials have been written about it, praising the play and urging their readers to see it. Its moral tone and clean atmosphere has been the subject of many discourses. Miss Joy Janin, Mississippi girl, will be seen in the title role of Peg" and will be sup ported by a carefully selected cast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
PERSHING'S FORGE. HOMEWARD BOUND, IS MAKING RAPID
 MARCH TO BORDER
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large support has been essential to his long line of communications
 The delay in sending Ambassador Fletcher is due to the administration s hesitancy to accord that degree of rec ognition to the Carranza government, which is felt not only to have been none too friendly. but also to be seriously en- dangered by Villa, Zapata, and other bandit activities, as well as by the ex- tremely weak economic condition in the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
THE YIsCONTI CASE

And there is the softer" side. EveV- body save a few want to hear Mrs. Visconti explain herself. She has said that Secretary Humility, speaking through William Price, a newspaper man, sent advanced news to Wall street that the President had prepared a peace note. Just how she acquired her information or even how she ac- quired an intimate acquaintance with either of the elderly gentlemen amazes.
 She wants to tell. Republican mem bers of the Teak" committee insist that she be given a chance to talk. Democrats declare that she must not testify. Democrats fear that she will discuss some private matters entirely irrelevent Other prominent people about town are said to fear the same thing.
 At any rate, there is no peace in Congress. It is sometimes suggested that the President apply, first, his in- ternational formula, to domestic af- fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
TIE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Weather FOrecasL Washington, January 2S.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi Local rains Monday; Tuesday overcast; continued warm.
 Georgia: Probably local rains and warm weather Monday and Tuesday Florida: Generally fair Monday and Tuesday
 Tennessee: Local rains Monday and probably Tuesday; colder Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
THEY CITE REASONS

The floor representatives of the President affirm that the debate Of the speech which electrified (because of it's startling nature) the entir. world would serve only two purposes:
 l. It would give Europe an idea that the Senate does not stand with the President
 precious time and make an extra ses-. sion unavoidable
 They admit that no bigger subject was ever thrust upon Congress. They declare that the President was sincere in his position and that he is not afraid lest he be made ridiculous be- fore the eyes of the nation.
 Nevertheless, they contend that the present is not the moment in which to apply the acid test In this instance, it is their contention that it would be Sta teSmanlike fO DrOcra Stinate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-29
EXPECT THE FIREWORKS

Nevertheless. every man who de- sires will have an opportunity to
 speak his mind"
 It is reasonably certain that the democrats will forestall the republican plan for a formal debate with each senator possessing one hour in which to state his case.
 It is equally as certain at the same time that Senator Reid will deliver an address, that Senator Borah will speak, that Senator LaFollette will vigorously express himself, that Senator Cummins will ''rend" the precious formula and that Senator Sherman will eX-
 pound a pungent phillipic against a
 modern vision."
 And Senator Stone will reply in his
 most adroit and captivating style It | is possible that Senator James will thunder like a modern day love, and that Senator Lewis will preen himself and flash his trenchant blade.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
HIGH COURT SAVES
COAL LAND OWNERS
FROM BIGGER TAXES

poses of taxation biennially on the
even-numbered years, and that
therefore, seemingly, the data
gathered by Tarr could not be
used in 1917.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Phelps, who also received a copy
of the decision, told the board
that while the decision was hung
On the word Seemingly he did
not feel he could advise them to
go ahead with the raise. as the
state levy on the amount involved
was too large to risk.
Plain English.
my opinion 10 this board that
it could make this raise" he said,
was based OH previous decision
CT the state SUPREME court which
said in plain Lnelish: All real
estate must be listed each year
and equalized by the county
board of equalization and also by
the state board each year.
che coal land owners present
at Monday mornings bearing
ioked the EparL mildly.
1.-THE Lord does protect his
chosen people once in n while,
observed daPonte.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20

The $3,00O,000 raise in as
sessed valuation of coal lands in
pierce county announced by As
sessor Cameron cannot be made
this year, and the board of equali-
cation Monday morning dropped
all proceedings with reference to
the claims of coal land owners for
a reduction.
This setback to the county's
plans came like a thunderclap
when l.. B. da-Ponte, representing
the Northwestern improvement
Co., produced copy of a decision
just received by him from the
supreme court of the state in a
case in which the Northwestern
Improvement Co. had sought to
enjoin the commissioners of Kit
titas county from carrying out a
contract with r. p. Tarr, coal
land expert, who was employed by
that county to help in valuations.
Courts Ruling.
The court did not pass on this
point, but in the course Of it's
opinion said that in this state,
by statute, real property of the
several counties is valued for pur-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
Cannot Repair
jefferson Ave.

Because majority of the prop
erty owners objected to paying
any more assessments. the city
council Monday voted down a
resolution calling for the re-plank-
ing of Jefferson ave. between 25th
street and Yakima ave. The
planking is in bad condition, and
It is doubtful whether 1t can
stand the heavy army post traffic
during the coming winter.
Because of law which prohib-
its any improvement where a
majority of property owners pro-
test, the council was forced to
abandon it's plan to improve the
street. The question will again
be brought up next spring.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
THIRD CALL NEEDED
IN ONLY ONE BOARD

Kniffen, Elmer w. Seals, Gustav
Peterson, Pete LaRosa, Louis Aug
ust Mahncke, Calvin e. Guthrie,
George b. Eidermiller. Ferdinand
Forslund. lssac A. Hoffman,
George Meinert, William e. Will
Jams, Werner Bengter.
228 Called.
In district No. 3 22S names have
been called, out of which only 35
men did not claim exemption, so
claimed dependents, and 80 were
physically deficient. Ten per cent
of the total were aliens, and 10
per cent failed to report for ex-
animation.
Wives of men claiming exemp-
ton from military service on ac-
count of their dependency told
their stories to county draft board
No. 1 at the court house Monday
morning, and five claims were al
lowed as a result, while others are
still under consideration.
Exempted.
Those exempted were: George
Rothermel, of Tacoma; Wanye
Ferguson, Tacoma; Adam Pfen-
ming, Dupont; julius Englund, Ta-
coma; Robert Mckee, Rosedale.
o. L. Edwards and his wife, of
Roy, appeared together, and told
the board that tho she is literally
dependent upon him, they have de-
cided that she can get along with
what he will be able to send her
from his pay as a soldier, and
that they both want him to go.
The board was called on to
make an examination of Walter
M. Wallace for the Chehalis board.
Wallace was physically disquali-
fled.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20

when he was arrested.
He says he and his wife we're
married in 1901, that they did not
live happily, that she became in
fatuated with Bourson, that on
Steamboats, return from an ILLNESS
in the hospital in February ofthis
year, he found Bourson in the
house, and that Bourson and the
woman beat him badly; that Mrs.
Steinhoff then told him that their
marriage was only a common-law
marriage and not legal, and that
all that was necessary for legal
separation was that they should
agree to sparate, which he did,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
Assault With Shears
Leads Right to Court

Alleging that his wife, Mrs.
Nellie Steinhoff, is bigamously
married to Frank Bourson, and
that she is defrauding him of
property which he decided to her
on a promise she has not kept.
David l.. Steinhoff, who Friday
night assaulted Bourson with a
pair of shears at their home, 1924
South l. ST., Monday filed suit in
superior court for divorce and to
enjoin his wife from disposing of
the property.
Steinhoff, who is at liberty on
bail, sets forth in his complaint
practically the same story he told
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
MILWAUKEE HEAD
DENIES TROUBLE

SEATTLE, Aug. 20.-President
A. ]. Earling, of the Chicago, Mil
waufee & st. Paul railroad, today
denied that any demands by cleo
tricians west of Avery have been
presented to the company. He ad-
mits demands have been presented
by small group of electricians
east of Avery, but no strike threat
has been made. The company will
negotiate with these workers when
a request for negotiation is made,
Earling said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20

Only one city exemption board,
district No. 3, with headquarters
at the Federal building, will issue
a third call of drafted men in or
der to complete it's quota for the
national army.
A check of exemption board rec
ords Monday indicated that other
boards would all be able to obtain
the necessary NUM- Der on the sec
ond call. just completed.
Board No. 2, at the city hall,
certified 81 more names to the
army Monday, making total of
AZ men certified from that dis
trict, out of a necessary quota Of
Sc. No action has been taken on
exemption claims of men in the
second call, so that it will be easy
for this board to fill its roll.
Expect Plenty.
E. L. Hiberly or district No. 1
said that his board would start
Monday afternoon on exemption
claims, and that he felt certain
enough men would be obtained to
satisfy the governments demands.
The South Tacoma district will
also be able to obtain it's necessary
quota without another call.
Certified.
Those who were certified to the
army by board No. Monday were
Walter E. Hagedorn, John c. Hell
Dirk, Albert II. Dahl, Anthony n.
Hartford, Otis G. Brltton, Albert
Smith, Frank Mahoskey, William
Boyce Raymond, John A. Torklep,
Jas. P. Crawford, Sabine Strama-
glia. George William Pfaff, Ray
Earl Cody, Leil James Hayden,
Archie n Rnrkhart. Ralnh M
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
JUNK CO. MEN
GO ON STRIKE

Following refusal of their de-
mands for all eight-hour day.
employees of the Tacoma Junk Co.
2128 Pacific ave-, walked QUE
Monday morning.
II was reported the only work.
ers remaining are Japanese. About
Is employees Joined in the strike.
The men declared they had been
promised an eight-hour day By
the company two weeks ago.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
6 DIE; TRAIN
WRECKS AUTO
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 90
The bodies of six persons lie in
the morgue here today as the re-
suit of an automobile accident at
Williams Sunday when the South
ern Pacific's Shasta limited de-
molished a machine driven by
Nicholas Spiss, aged 3S, rancher.
Mrs. Spiss, her three children
and Margaret Reber, a girl guest,
were instantly killed, and Spiss
was burned to death under the
wreckage of the automobile when
the gasoline tank exploded.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
HEBBARD IS
APPOINTED

Charles Hebbard of Spokane,
member of the state council of de-
Tense. has been appointed COM
missioner for Washington under
Hoover's fod administration, it
was announced at the defense
council meeting in Tacoma Mon
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
DISMISS CASE

Philip Anastas, arrested last
week on charges of having insult
ed a Tacoma woman, was dis
charged by Police Judge Graham
Monday because no evidence was
introduced proving the charge.
Anastas is a prominent member o.
the local Greek colony.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
NEW STREET

The city council voted Monday
to grade No. 51st st. from Pearl
st. to Vassault. This will provide
a street connecting the town of
Ruston with the Point Defiance
boulevard on Vassault st. The dis
lance is four blocks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
PORTLAND BEGINS
GARRY OWN-HOME'

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 20
It's the polite and stylish-yes,
it's the patriotic-thing to carry
home your meat and loaf of bread
for supper here today. Portland
put into successful operation to-
day the one-delivery-a-day sys-
tenn, as measure of wartime econ
omy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-20
MOTHER UNION
QUITS AT BUTTE

BUTTE, Mont, Aug. 20.-Add
another name to the list of strik-
ing unions and still another to the
list of prospects.
The timers union walked out
today, demanding more wages.
Mail carriers announced today
they will make formal demands
for more salary. Their demands
were sent direct to the post office
department at Washington.