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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

1t i, believed by military expert, in
London that the Germans counted on
the possibility OF killing General
Pcrshing when they made their air
raid over that city last week. Cen
cral Pershing had gone to France
the day before but the Germans did
not know it.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

Police officials OF Cleveland. Ohio,
are Of the opinion that women have
envaded another field that has here
toiorc been regarded as belonging to
the so-called stcrner sex. Several
holdup women have been arrested in
that town recently.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

Because Ernest Kreher. general
manager OF the Tampa Engineering
and Shipbuilding company, refused to
buy Liberty bond $50 employees Of
the company went ON strike. He
said that although he was an Ameri-
can citizen, he would not help to pay
for war against relatives and friends
in Germany.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

President Wilson has signed the
$4,000, 900 900 war budget bill. which
carries appropriations for the new
army and other war preparations. 1t
is the largest single appropriation
measure ever enacted by any Govern
mont.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

Col. l.. K. Irwin, in command oi the
troops at Jefferson Barracks says
that much Of the talk that ha. been
cndulged in lately about the sales oi
liquor and the bad moral conditions
that are supposed to exist near some
army posts is part OF an organized
campaign to discourage eniisrnents
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

Witt, all past records already brok-
en-, Billy Sunday expects the total
number of tabernacle trail hitters to
reach ninety thousand when his New
York campaign winds up Sunday
night. When 2,743 hit the trail dur
ing the services Friday afternoon and
night the total to date was brought
up to 87.847. And Billy is going
strong.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

The Secretary Of the Kansas Board
Of Agriculture advises the farmers Of
that state to thresh over all OF their
old straw stacks. He says that there
is enough wheat wasted in the state
each year to feed the entire popula-
ton
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

Miss Frances Tracy Morgan, Sec
ond daughter, OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. Pier
pont Morgan, was married at St.
Johns Chapel, Locust Valley, l.. l.,
Saturday to Paul Geddes Pennoyer OF
Berkeley. Cal.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

A bill to extend the mail ranking
privilege to officers and enlisted men
in the army. navy ande marine corps
wa-intredueed- in Congress Friday
by Representative Francis OF New
York.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

A new trial va, denied Matthew \.
Schmidt, convicted pf completely in
the dynami,ng OF the Los Angeles
the California supreme court Satur-
day. Schmidt now considers appeal
ing to the United States Supreme
Court. He was sentenced to life i'm
prisonment.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

John Eldred, printer of la Porte,
Indiana, is believed to be the largest
workingman bondholder in the Unit
ed States. He recently put his saw
ings OF lifetime, $4,000, into Liber-
~ bonds.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

The American tank steamer Moreni
was sunk by German submarine
June IL after running fight of two
hours. Four OF the crew lost their
lives. The story is told in a state
ment by the State Department.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21
GENERAL NOTES.

The largest class in the history OF
West Point military academy-352
new cadets--was admitted to the mil
itary academy Thursday. This brings
the enrolment up to 600.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-06-21

T. w. Benoist. an aviator who had
braved death many times with the
allied army in France, was killed BY
a street car in Sandusky, Ohio, last
Thursday He thrust his head out Of
4 window and was struck by pole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

panies thousands Of pounds each year.
Salvage companies also issue these
insurance warnings" Whenever a
sahnga officer uotes the slightest
suspicious circumstance amid the ruins
of fire he duly reports II.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01
258 FIRST NUMBER OUT
Secretary Baker Takes Cut Ini-
tial Misunderstanding CON-
times All Day Friday and
Throughout Night.
Long List Of Numbers Given in Order
as Drawn, From Which Those Who
Will Be Called to Serve in
First Army Will Be
Selected.

Washington, July 21.-The drawing
for the big United States army was
not completed until early Saturday
morning. The drawing began at Gas
Friday morning, and continued
throughout the day and night. Alto
gether l0,5O0 numbers were drawn
from the big fish bowl. II was officially
stated that the first 1000 numbers
drawn represented more than 1000
GOO men, and it Is not considered
probable that men representing any
number drawn after the first 1900
will be called before any exemption
board for the first army. The first
eight numbers were drawn respective
ly by Secretary Of War Baker. Senator
Chamberlain Of the senate military
committee. Congressman Dent of the
house military committee. Senator
Warren and Representative Kahn,
ranking minority members of the SEN
ate and house military committees:
Mai Gen. Tasker II. Bliss, acting
chief of staff Of the army; Mai. Gen.
A4ANNA NANNdCI+ pANhOSN lIdESndi Ol
the army; and Major General Mccain.
adjutant general of the army. After
the first eight numbers had been drawn
the regular tellers took hold, and
worked through until the long task
was completed.
In only small number of the larg-
est districts will the numbers above a
few thousand affect regisrants. Of
the 4,557 registration districts
throughout the country the largest has
something over 10.2O0 numbers. while
the smallest has only about 1856. and
the average is about 1900 AS the
drawing proceeded, 157 numbers were
Withdrawn before one low enough to
affect the smallest district came out.
1t was 126. placing 4.55z men number
ed l26 on their local lists as 18th in
order of liability.
The following list shows the num-
bers in the order in which they were
drawn. The first number in each case
represents the order in which the see
ond, or red-ink registry. number was
taken from the bowl. Four numbers
are given in each line. Beginning
with the first number, which was
drawn 10y Secretary Baker.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01
COCKTAILS AND DENMAN OUT
Edward N. Hurley Of Chicago Is Made
Chairman Of the Shipping
Beard

Washington. July 26.-Maior Geuer-
al Goethals. general manaIer Of the
emergency fleet corporation, resigned
and his resignation was accepted by
President Wilson.
President Wilson requested the
resignation Of Chairman Denman #
the shipping board, which was rendered
Immediately.
q want 70 help the president I'm
every way possible" he said. "and
never have questioned the wisdom Of
his decisions"
Edward n Hurley a Chicago bust
ness man. and former chairman of the
federal trade commission. viii become
chairman Of the board. Wellington
=. Caps, chief constructor of the
navy, will succeed General Cocktails
as general manager Of the emergency
feet corporation. Baintridce Colby If
New York viii become a member Of
the shipping board in place Of Capt.
John r. White, whose resi- gnatlon the
president also accepted.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

through the staff Of inquiry officers
always kept for such purpose, found
strong evidence against the men whose
names they bear.
Each company keeps q book regular
ly posted with these cards in it, and
the book is more frequently consulted
than the general public would imagine.
Many Of these volumes OF black-edged
warnings are bulky ones.
The aliases and changes Of residence
Of each suspicious customer are care
fully noted in the book. and il is COM
puted that these cards save the com
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

printed. These are deeply edged in
black, the center of the card bearing
the name Of the company which issues
1t. When a company has suspicious
regarding q customer one Of its Off
GERS takes a number of these cards,
writes on the reverse side the name
and addreSS--or different names and
addresses-in some cases-of the sus-
pected man. and sends around the
cards TO the other offices. These cards
are regarded as Absolutely confidential,
and they are never sent around till the
company which issues them has
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01
INSURANCE MEN ON GUARD
How Flrst-class English Companies
Succeed in "Wsrdine of" Their
Cepredstions.

There is d mutual understanding he
tween all the frst-class insurance Of
fees that they should warn each other
IF a customer whose conduct is SUs-
Ficious. and such a warning Is cen
veyed in & very simple yet effective
way, says London Tit-Bits.
Each company has q number OF cards
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

Paris, July 25.-Game hunting will
be allowed this year for the first time
since 1913. The season viii open only
nfter the crop has been harvested and
will be short The government has de-
lcided that this measure is necessary.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

small house heating plant In the state
of Illinois would use reasonable care in
the purchase Of his fuel and in the Op-
Grafton Of his plant, the saving would
he equivalent to 4.5oOO0O tons Of coal
According 10 a circular just issued by
the engineering experiment station Of
the University Of Illinois such a saw
ing is easily within the range Of prac-
teal attainment. Applied to the entire
United States, Intelligent attention in
the operation Of house heaters would
save more than COCO coo tons Of coal.
The University Of Illinois has dis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

Washington. July 27.-The second
increment Of the national army Of the
United States viii not be called until
1918, unless there Is some change in
the war plans now in the hands Of the
var department.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01
SAVING COAL IN HOUSEHOLD
Experiment Staten Of the University
Of Illinois Tells HON Il May
Be Effected.

If every householder and owner Of a
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

New York, July Remembrance
Of the Americans lost on the Lusi-
tania" prompted S. y. SAKE 10 offer a
$1,000 Liberty bond 10 the first Amer
lean aviator VINO win drop bombs on
Berlin.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01
Germans Held Back.

Paris, July 25.-Despite new con-
centrauon Of troops and guns, terrific
assaults with the bayonet and violent
commandments, the Germans have fail
ed in their mighty effort 20 break
through the French front on the Aisne.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-01

cussed, in the circular referred to- the
more important factors involved in the
installation of a satisfactory house
heating system. and has set forth the
most economical methods of firing soft
coal and operating a house-heating
plant. The properties Of fuels and the
processes attending their combustion
are discussed in fashion which is in
tended 10 help the average household
CT 10 understand his problem and TO
secure the economics Of intelligent op-
eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
DUFFY LEWIS WANTS
 SALARY INCREASED

San Francisco. January 2s.-Duffy Lewis, outfielder for the Boston Amer jeans, has returned unsigned the con tract offered him by the management. The figures. he said, today were the same as in the two-year contract which expired last season and he felt he was entitled to an increase.
 T have written the Boston manage ment a nice letter. he said, "and am sure the matter will be adjusted satis- factorily.."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
AT THE THEATRES

, is full of mirth, music, melodies. girls
 and gowns and the dressmaking estab- lishment represented by the second act
 of the play is said to be the most color full and luxurious spectacle ever ex- hibited in musical comedy. It is dur ing this act that Eltnge, acting as a model, is called upon to try on costume after costume, which are said to mark the final word of the art of the Ameri- can and French dressmakers. Eltinge
 this year enlists the services of large beauty chorus, and the cast all star in it's aspect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
Boston Opera Company

It Is the intention of Manager Max Rabinof to make Birmingham a reg ular point in the annual circuit of the Boston Grand National Opera company and with this end in view will pre- sent at the Bijou theatre next Satur- day matinee and night two of the most pretentious of its offerings
 At the matinee. Faust" the world wide favorite. will be presented by such distinguished cast as Maggie Teyte as Marguerite, which was her most successful vehicle; Jose Mar dones, the great Spanish basso, as Mephistopheles, of which he is said to be the greatest living interpreter; Giuseppe Gaudenzi, in the tenor role of Faust" Graham Marr, the celebrated American baritone, as Valentino Doro- thy Follis as Martha Maria Winiets- ksja as Martha. Giorgio Puliti as Wagner, and Fulgenzio Guerrieri as conductor
 Saturday night will bring another world wide favorite, verdrs master piece, "Aida," with another set of stars, who have won approval in its principal roles in the foremost opera houses of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
CLEMSON'S SCHEDULE
 INCLUDES AUBURN

Clemson College. S. C., January 29.
 The Clemson college football schedule
 for 1917 was announced today as fol- lows: Presbyterian college, at Clemson, September 2S. Georgia, at Athens or Greenville Oc- tober 6. Furman, at Greenville, October 13. Auburn, al Anderson or Clemson, Oc- tober 20. Wofford, at Clemson,s October 27. South Carolina, at Columbia, Novem- Der 1. Newberry at Clemson, November 10. Citdael. at Orangeburg, November IS. Folrida (date and place undecided. Davidson. at Charlotte, November 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
MEANWHILE HAS NOT
 SIGNED CONTRACT

New York, January 2s.-David Fultz, president of the Baseball Players fra ternity, today received a telegram from Maranville, shortstop of the Boston Nationals, denying he had signed 1917 contract. The message which came from Springfield, Mass, reads:
 Have not signed 1917 contract. Am with the boys. Use this any way you see fit"
 Fultz announced also that Michael Prendergast of the Chicago Nationals had been expelled from the fraternity for having signed a contract declared to be in violation of his pledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
The Music of the Ballet Russe

The musical offering of the Serge de Diaghileff Ballet Russo, to be presented here on the night of February 1 after their successful season at the Manhat- tan opera house. Is such that were the stage empty the orchestra concert with it's solo instrumentalists alone should suffice to attract an audience far above that of the average theatre. The en- gagement is announced for the Jeffer- son theatre Thursday night
 The musical programme comprises the works of the most eminent composers of the modern, classic contemporary schools. A glance at few characteristic numbers warrants a comparison of the music of the Russian Ballet with the great symphonic concerts of New York, Boston, Chicago and other cities
 For example the music for the "Sche- herazade, by N. Rmski- -Korsakov, is as descriptive, quite apart from the action. as are the famous English dances of Edward German or the Irish dances of Percy Grainger. One visualizes them readily from the music and this fact is evidenced by study of the expressions of the audience. Many of the pallets will certainly be numbered among the regular orchestral programmes this season as a musical treat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
WALTER JOHNSON
 HAS NARROW ESCAPE

Coffeyville, Kan, January 29.-Wal- ter Johnson, pitcher for the Washing ton American league club, narrowly escaped death from drowning a few days ago, it became known today.
 Johnson spends much of his time hunting. While hunting coons with a party of friends at night. he attempted to cross a river on the ice. The ice broke, and although a strong swim mer, his heavy hunting clothes so inn peded his efforts that it was impossi- ble to keep his head above surface for any length of time. The timely arrival of companion saved him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
SCOTT REFUSES TO
 ACCEPT SALARY CUT

Boston, January 2s.-Everett Scott, shortstop of the Boston American league baseball club, has returned his 1917 contract unsigned. 1t was learned today. It was reported that his new contract offered a smaller salary than he received last year
 George Foster, pitcher, who 1t was reported last fall, intended to quit baseball, has notified President Drazee an Third brigade heaquarters; Fourth that he had decided to remain in the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
DESSEMER SCHOOLS ARE ALL CROWDED Enrolment for New Term Shows Large Increase TRAINS ARE DELAYED Civil Docket in Bessemer Division of Circuit Court-Paying Licenses
 and Poll Tax

Bessemer; January 29.-(Special) Then enrolment of the Bessemer High morning when more than 30 pupils were promoted to the High school. The High school was built several years ago to accommodate 150 pupils, but at the present time, there is an enroll ment of about 450 pupils. In the gram mar schools the enrolment will also be increased as a number of children who have just reached the school age
 have entered All of the city schools
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
PERSONALS,

M. P. Reynolds has returned from St Clair county.
 Mrs G.. G. Neal has returned from visit to relatives at Columbus, Ga.
 Mrs M M. Witter left today for Washington, where she will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. o. R. Evans.
 Maxwell Reynolds will leave in a few days for Cincinnati, where he has accepted a position.
 Robert Stein, student at the Uni versity of Alabama, is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Sam Stein
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
TWO PLAYERS FOR
 NASHVILLE VOLS

Nashville, January 29.-The Nash vile baseball club, 1t was announced today, has secured Verrett. a left hand pitcher, from Duluth, and Wing field, an infielder, from Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

The Bessemer division of the circuit court of Jefferson county convened this morning with Judge J. c. 5. Gwln on the bench. Juries for the week were impanelel and civil docket was taken up. The first case was that of Love Hosey vs. the Woodward Iron company. The jury returned verdict for the defendant company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

All city licenses must be paid be- fore February 1, after which time penalty of 10 per cent will be added. Clerk J.. M. Scott was kept busy to1 day, and it was expected that there will be rush during the two remain ing days by those who have not al- ready paid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
Julian Eltinge in "Cousin Lucy

Julian Eltinge in Cousin Lucy''
 The keenest interest attaches to the ap- pearance of Julian Eltinge In his new musical comedy, Cousin Lucy" at the Jefferson matinee and night Saturday. This Is the play that was written for him by Charles Klein and marks his greatest success as an impersonator. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

bright and entertaining and built al- most entirely for comedy. There will be matinee this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
At The Lyric


 Every act on the bill for the first half of the week at the Lyric Is unus-
 ua!ly good and the offering has the added attractiveness of being varied. While headline honor goes to the min | strel offering, "The Black and White | Revue" Walter Brewer, with his in l imitable monologue and son" story | finish, runs the big act close second Beeman and Anderson. the speed
 boys," in a skating rovelty proved an | acceptable opener. Cecile Weston, | billed as the individual girl" was
 very pleasing in repertoire of spe-
 cial songs.
 | The Black and White Revue" Is a splendid ensemble of comedy, music and song. It is exceptionally well staged and every member of the com pany Is capable. The dancing fea-- | ture, La Chesta," is remarkable presentation of artistic toe dancing {, and won well deserved applause. The male members of the cast have good voices and rendered catchy selections 1 It is not so much what Walter
 Brewer says that causes the laughs /, as the way he puts 1t over. His at | tractive personality and well modu- l lated voice also help some Notwith-
 standing the fact that Walter told | the same jokes and pulled the same "sob'' stuff as he did on his former visit, he got just as big hand | The closing number, the Peldrons
 in an acrobatic and lamp Jumping novelty, presented a marvellous exhi-
 bition of strength, skill and agility. ] A Human Fly picture opened the I bill.
 {! At The Bijou
 | It is a positive relief to welcome
 such a wholesome, clean and delight fully amusing play as Peg O. My
 Heart" the offering this week at the
 Bijou. It Is also a decided pleasure to
 witness such a clever presentation of
 a charming character as that of joy
 ous Joy Janin as the irresistible Peg,
 From her first appearance until the
 drop of the curtain she held the audi
 ence willing captive and one that
 was responsive to all the finer quali- ties of the clever play. But it must
 not be supposed that Miss Janin Is the whole show. for she Is surrounded
 with most excellent and capable cast. | The story of Peg O My Heart' has been reVleWed on otner occdsions anu
 is more or less familiar to the theatre l goer. It is the first time that 1t has
 been presented in the city at popular
 prices and is complete production in
 every particular, each player being ad-
 mirably cast for the role, and the stage
 setting is good.
 | Among the members of the company
 that stand out prominently are: Jerry, | by Frederic Meade; Mrs. Chichester, by
 Miss Carolyn Mackey; Montgomery
 Hawkes., by Peter Pan; Aleric, by Eu- gene Shea. and Jarvis, by Charles
 Lindholm.
 1 On the whole Peg O My Heart" is
 one of the few really good plays of
 the present day, presenting the best
 there Is in the drama. It Is clean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
WANTED

Second hand IT. P. gasoline engine.
 Must be in good condition and cheap price. Will pay spot cash if price and engine suit. Address c. 4. HARROW Jackson's Gap, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

The Bessemer Fairgrounds associa- = tion will hold its regular meeting Fri day afternoon at o'clock at the pub lie library, when plans for the sum mer will be discussed. The associa- tion recently received check for $25 from J. E. Haffner, as a Christmas dOnat tiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

A box car on freight train No. 2e on the Alabama Great Southern railroad jumped the track at the cross ing a few miles below Bessemer where the road to McCalla crosses the track, yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock and the track was damaged for short distance. The northbound passenger train due in Bessemer about o'clock, was delayed nine hours. All the passengers were transferred to special train sent out from Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

All four bands of the Womans' Mis- sionary union of the First Baptist church held a social meeting this aft ernoon at the church at which time Mrs. Bussie and Miss Willie Jean Stewart of Birmingham made inter esting talks on the neighborhood house at Pratt City, known as the Good Will Center" Following the talks collec- ton was taken to aid in this work and Band No. served refreshments.