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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Miss Amy Thaxter Of Machias has
accepted a position as teacher Of
Grade I Of the Lincoln school, and ar
rived Monday in Augusta to take up
her duties. Miss Thaxter will be re-
membered as teacher in the Au-
gusta schools several years ago, and
her many friends and former associ-
ates will be pleased that she has re-
turned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

b. f. Bither has just received a
fresh lot of Colorite. He has plenty
of the jet black glossy color and
can fill all orders. Now is the time
to make that old hat shine forth like
HeW.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Inc wife of the President has Sc
iec'ed 10 Indian names for ships
aniioils me 400 OF the Emergency
rect II they want Indian names
cna'he can furnish few. such as
S,aucomgomic, Passa gassawa kear
-heouXnakeag, Sauksagook, and there
are others. says the Franklin Jonrn.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Sergt Carroll E. Coughlin of the Unit
ed States Medical Corps. stationed at
Mineola, L. l.. is in the city and will
enjoy a furlough of 4 few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Coughltn
of Cony street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

The work which was to have been
held by Augusta Council, Princes Of
Jerusalem, on Monday evening, April
S, will not be held until Monday even
ing, April %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Mrs. j. II. stuart, who had been Wis
itng in the city as the guest OF her
son. Supt. II. II. Stuart of the public
schools of Augusta, left Wednesday
noon for her home in South Paris.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11
Ceorue S. Parker

The death of George :. Parker oc-
CURED in the hospital here Tuesday
night. lie was born in Albany, y. v.
oct. ,, 1882. lie was shoemaker by
occupation. lie enlisted III the 2oth
Mass. H. A.. Sept :, 1864 ana vas
discharged in October 1864. He came
to this Home from West Midway,
Mass. June It, 1909 He is survived
by a son. George II. Parker and q
daughter, Mrs. Eva lIurd Of West
Midway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

The dancing public Of Augusta and
neighboring cities will be pleased to
know that Thinkers Famous Singing
Orchestra will give a grand concert
and ball next Monday evening. April
is, at City hall, Augusta.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

DR.. Crooker having returned from
an extended trip away, will reopen
and occupy his Office until further
notice. Hours 10 to IL noon. > to 4
r. NJ. apr9d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11
Al a special meeting Monday evening

a Il SVtVIaI IItetIII6 -IoIiutJ evtNIH5
of the traffic committee the follow
ing licenses were granted: Public auto
licenses. Frank Best. Nicholas Lam
bert Arthur Beckett, Divide Poine rleau.
George Elmer Day, Edwin +. Brown
and John l.. Ward. Cab drivers Ii.
censes, Ernest +. Temple and c. c.
Runnells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

John Diffin of this city, who is
foreman of house moving crew now
working at Bath, is reported to be i'll
with pneumonia in the latter city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11
.an24dtf

A three masted schooner was re-
Gently built at kennebunkport, it ap-
pears OH a speculation, says the
Press. At all events. the vessel is
now in the water and work has
been stopped on her. waiting for
somebody to come along and buy the
vessel. finish her up. nut name to
her and sail her of sfOewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Minchin and
children returned Wednesday from
Portland, where they made a two
weeks visit with Mrs. Minchin's pa
rents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Alfred c. Glazier, United States navy.
is enjoying five days furlough with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Gla-
zier on Pleasant hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Manager William ]. Mack Of the
Augusta House was Wednesday in
Portland attending a conference on
hotel food conservation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Mrs. Eliza Averill Of 90 Gage street is
confined to her home by a severe at
tack of the grip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11
LOCAL NOTICE.

Old Folks dance at Manchester
Grange hall Friday evening. April L.
Admission q cents; ladies, 10 cents.
aprlo-ll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Mr.. and Mrs Harry l. Bridges OF
Dead River have been visiting friends
in this city for a few days and VIII
today return to their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Mrs. Mary Halves has returned
from Oakland, where she has been
caring for Mrs. Alfred Blackmorc,
who recently died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Herbert J. Merrill and Pearl A.
Nelder of Windsor were callers on
Wednesday in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Frank f. Mace returned Wednes-
day morning from business visit IN
Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A few good trades in woods horses
today at Stilkey's stable.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

PerIev G.. Dodge of Weeks Mills
was Wednesday visitor in Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

Paul Perrin of Guilford was or
Wednesday a caller in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-11

George u. Smith. has been taken mp
T. \. z. III the hospital awaiting ad-
mission.
David s. Knapp Of Co G, has been
admitted 70 the hospital for treat
nrDt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
HUBBARD GIVES OUT
OF
FIRST QUOTA DRAFT
Birmingham Must Furnish
u and Jefferson County
AT White Selectmen
From List

Montgomery. March 14.-(Speeialo
Alabama will send 26S2 negroes to tho
training camps beginning March 20.
completing the first quota and will
call into the service SIS white men
of the second quota shortly after that
date. according to announcement OF
Mai. G. ]. Hubbard. head of the states
selective service work, Thursday. The
negroes were selected for military
service last fall. but we're not called
into the service. The white men were
gotten from class one In recent weeks
birmingham will lead the list of
white men with 70, while Jefferson
county will furnish ~. No negroes
will go from Birmingham or Jeffer-
son county, as they have completed
the colored quota. Mobile county will
furnish 10 white men and Mobile city
II white men. Forty-three negroes viii
go from Mobile county.
The quotas of the counties for the
movement, which will begin with the
negroes March %, follow:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
SEATS DONATED FOR
NEGRO FAIRGROUNDS
Colored Citizens Take Much Interest
in War and Flower
Gardens

Many seats have been donated by
Birmingham lumber concerns for the
Greater Birmingham Fairgrounds for
negroes on the North Ensley car line
and the park win be thrown open in
gala style on Easter Sunday. Accord
ing to members of the committee on
arrangements there are a sufficient
number of seats to accommodate all
who attend the opening.
Among the concerns contributing to
the park are the Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company, Har-
vey Furniture company, w. ID. Wood
Lumber company. Hoyt Lumber COM
pany. Jenkins Lumber company and
the Estes Lumber company.
The negroes of Birmingham are
manifesting much interest in the 20
acre war garden and the two-acre
flower garden at the Fairgrounds,
which have been approved by the city
commissioners. and il is stated the%
are determined to make it a success.
The playground has been the gath
ering place of thousands of negroes
for the past few years and the COM
mittee feels that this year will be
tho best since the establishment of
the playground. A tennis court, bath
ping pool and many other amuse-
ments have been provided at the play
ground
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
MANAGERS UNABLE
TO GET TOGETHER
Representatives of Fulton
and Willard Still Farley
ing Over Terms

Kansas City, March 14-After con-
ference of an hour this afternoon, Col.
]. C. Miller of Oklahoma, representing
Jess Willard, announces that he and
Mike Collins, manager of Fred Fulton.
had been unable to agree upon financial
terms for proposed bout July I.
willard will fight somebody on that
date, however" Miller declared.
The conference did not get beyond the
financial discussion stage, although the
two men parted with the understanding
that they would meet again.
Miller made an offer to Collins OF an
amount which he said would be accepta-
BILE to Willard, but Collins said he could
not consider the offer. and informed Mil
Ter that lie would guarantee wizard slov'-
600 to fight Fulton in New Orleans on
July A.
Miller and Collins declared that In the
event of a match being arranged they
preferred that it be 20-round anair 70
a decision. Neither man expressed any
preference as to the place of holding the
fight
Miller said that Willard is eager TOT a
fight July 4, and that he had given MN
full authority to sign contract with
Collins in the event satisfactory ar
rangenient could be obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Hooper Announces the
Programme for State
Council of Defense Meet
Continued from Page Five)

been loaned by the French high COM
mission to the speaking division OF
the committee on public information.
At the outbreak of the war he was
professor Of ethics in large uni
yersity of the west, but having been
born in France and there reared 10
manhood, he resigned his position and
entered the ranks as a private, as ne
himself has remarked, mot because
wanted to kill. but because l loved
France" 1t was at Champagne where
Lieutenant Perigord distinguished him
self by conspicuous bravery. All OF
the officers, with the exception OF
the captain, being killed, he was
called to the side of his command
ing officer, who handed him his sword
and instructed Private Perigord to
lead the men, as q result of which
the imperial German guard was ~
pulsed and Private Perigord was made
a lieutenantn, by instructions retain
ing the sword of his dead captain.
Lieutenant Perigord has spoken in a
number of the states throughout the
east and west with the invariable rule
that his return has been requested.
The citizens of Alabama are cor
daily invited to attend the meetings
of the war conference and at the 10
group conferences to be held Tuesday
morning citizens will be cordially well
coined.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
URGENT CALL FOR
PROPERTY BAGS

An urgent call from "somewherc
In America" to the women of Btr-
ningham for FOO property bags for
soldier boys wns received by wire
last night and request made that
notice be given Mt once as to how
many OF the bags could be shipped
next Monday.
Mrs. c. r. Orr. chairman OF the
committee for relief Of soldiers Mt
home and abroad OF the Jefferson
county woman's unit OF the cOun-
ell OF national defence. received
the message last night and she II
now eager to find whether these
bars can be delivered by Monday,
Tho.e who can help to make them
are asked to call at Headquarters
this morning as the material Will
be ON hand by 1910 o'clock.
The property bags measure ~
by II inchesg are made OF bright
coIored cretonne and have two tapes
to be used ms drnwstrings. One
finch from the bottom nameplate
must be fastened. made of white
cotton cloth two by four inches In
size.
Anyone who Will volunteer TO
assist In this sewing In asked to
get In touch with headquarters
this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
DEATHS

Mrs. Martin Amanda NOrwOod--Aged
rs wears. died at the residence Of
her daughter, Mrs. r. J. Kerney,
307 Emma avenue, Graypont, yes
terday. The funeral services will be
conducted from the residence to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. In
terment will follow in Elmwood
cemetery She Is survived by two
sons. w. w. Norwood of this city
and J. NJ. Norwood of Little Rock,
Ark; two daughters, Mrs. r. J. Ker-
ney OF this city and Mrs. r. M
Nowline of Daytona, Fla. and sew
eral grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Elias RodxwilIer-Aged SO years. died
at a local infirmary yesterday morn
ing at o'clock. The funeral serv-
ices will be conducted at Johns
chapel this morning at IL o'clock
Interment will follow in Knessett
Israel cemetery.
Ernest Baldwin-Aged 81 years, dice
at local infirmary yesterday. The
funeral services will be conduct
ed this afternoon at o'clock from
the residence, S21 Forty-3ourtf
street, north. Interment will follow
in Forest Hill cemetery. He Is sur,
yived by his widow. father ant
mother DR.. and Mrs. c. Baldwin
three sisters. Mrs. B. w. Dobbins
Mrs. G. B. Kinds and Mrs James A
Wood. and one brother, Charles z
Baldwin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
M'CLURG
URGES ALL MEN TO
PAY POLL TAXES

Probate Judge ]. p. Stiles is required
by law to make his poll tax receipt
returns between April l and Is. All men
who are or may be qualified voters in
this state should attend to the part of
that they must play in the completion
of this list.
H. 0. McCIurg. secretary Of the la
Dor volunteer cooperative citizenship
and educational committee. has pre-
pared. a notice of this fact and is urg-
Ing an men to see that this part of their
national duty is performed. Men who
have come into the state since becoming
p years of age must make affidavit be-
fore Judge Stiles as to the exact date of
their arrival. OF all residents the poll
taxes from the 21st birthday will be
required in full and men from 9TH
er counties Will be required to show
their receipts or produce other acceptable
evidence that this tax has been paid.
on account of the vital Importance of
the coming elections to the future life of
the nation, it is stated by Mr.. McClurg,
every man should come forward and do
his part by casting his ballot
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
FUEL BOARD MEETS
Second Inventory Called for as of
March is of All Coal

The Jefferson county fuel board will
hold meeting this morning at 10 o'clock
in Room 1874, Brown-Marx building.
when routine matters will be disposed
Of Frank b. Fowlkes, chairman of the
board, will preside over the meeting.
Secretary j. III. Duncan has written all
retail dealers to take an inventory OF
the stock on their yards and amount OF
coal in transit on March Is and send the
report TO him. 1t is expected that these
reports will reach the local office tomor-
row afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Joe LOveman Is Field
Marshal of the Girls
Training School Canvass

Joseph II. LOveman has been
named field marshal OF the Ala
bama Girls Training school cam
paign, and he Inns accepted the
call to service, regardless Of his
business or his present assiEnment
ms city director Of the war savings
stamp campaign.
"Mr. Loveman. due to his excep-
tionnI executive ability and gem
eral knowledge OF local conditions,
will make nm ideal leader" stated
Secretary A. II. Dearborn last
night. ave will get actively into
the campaign next week."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Alex Spurns $4,000 and
Threatens to Jump Train

Chicago, March 14~The list of hold
outs with the Chicago National was re-
duced to one today when Infielder Kill
duff signed his contract. according to a
dispatch from Clovis, N. NJ. Pitcher Alex
ander is the only member of the club
whose demands have not been satisfied.
Alexander. who is holding out for
bonus of s10,0o0 has been offered $4,000 as
a compromise. according to dispatches.
In making the offer Manager Mitchell
said II was final Alexander threatened
ITO leave the train en- route to Pasa-
dena However, he did not do so, nor
did he accept the compromise.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Civilians to Visit the
Telephone Exchange
Regular Luncheon at Southern Club,
Followed by Trip to Phone
Plant

Members of the Civilian club are
going to forego the pleasure of hav-
ins some spellbinder entertain them
TO-DAY at their regular weekly lunch
con in view of the fact that George
Knox, the boss down at the South
ern Bell Telephone company's conver-
sation works has asked the club to
pay him visit and learn how to APP
pfeciate the greatness of service.
The members will assemble at the
Southern club for their luncheon as
usual, but will adjourn about half an
hour earlier In order that they may so
in body TO the exchange to see all
they have heard about the telephone
business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Fire Insurance Rates
to Be Again Increased

10 per cent increase in fire Insurance.
rates will be made within few days in
the Birmingham district, and also the
whole territory included in the South
eastern Tariff association. 1t is under
stood that this increase will apply Only
to the new policies and will not in any
way affect those now in force or the re-
newal of them.
1t is stated that this action follows the
war tax placed upon this business and
the other unusual expenses caused by
wartimes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
FOUR AMERICANS
KILLED IN ACTION
AND 81 WOUNDED
Continued from Page one)

Wounded severely:
Lieut.. Bernard vanthof.
Corp. George Q. Marcher.
Corp. Jos. c. Swanson.
Private Lyle w. Barnes.
Private Harlan w. Chamberlain.
Private Lloyd Culp.
Private William II. Dean.
Private Joseph o. Fudge.
Private Harold Kjar.
Private Robert G. Petty.
Private Albert l.. Rudig.
Private Ralph r. Rutherford.
Private Harry a. Templeton.
Private Percival Vining.
Wounded slightly: "a
Capt Hugh H. Barber.
Lieut.. Horace B. Smith.
Sergt. Zeth A. Hensley.
Sergt. Lawrence J. Quigley.
Sergt. oliver LaCasse.
Sergt. Henry A. Morgan.
Corp. John Greaves.
Corp. Ernest p. Biegler.
Corp. Robert G. Andrews.
Corp. Henry II. Fall.
Corp. Otto S. Martin. Ns ERR TfaH
Corp George Murphy.
Private Joseph Justav.
Private Harold Klemm.
Private Emil K. Roberts
Private Joe Letourneau.
Private Clarence Krobath
Private w. Lilly.
Private James p. Moore.
Private Phil Fl. Newman.
Private Trafton II. Overlook.
Private Lester T. Pelton.
Private Einar T. Petersen,
Private Edward F. Place.
Private William II. Satterfield.
Private Everett H. Scott.
Private william Fl. Taylor
Private Obert Thompson.
Private Frank Y. Valley.
Private Robert Willis.
Private John p. Teller.
Private Thomas RI. Page 49,
Private Fred J. Robinson
Private Edwin j.. Jarvis.
Private Otto Francen.
Private Leslie Johnson.
: Private Loren l.. Goddard.
Private Darrell l.. Barber
Private Keith Midvalle Graul.
Private Howard Hirschman.
Private Harry X. Duddleson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15

title role, will deal with the most d"a-
matte periods of her life, the time when
she was fighting to retain her power
and her crown. The forthcoming pro-
duction, which will be seen at the JeifAr-
son all next week. will be gorgeous
spectacle, made magnificent by the
beautiful detail of ancient Egyptian get
tings with those of the Roman empire,
the costuming being sumptuous. The
costumes worn by Miss Bara as Cleopa-
ira are to a degree startling in many IN
stances.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Aviation Field Flooded

Mount Clemens, Mich, March 4.-SeIf-
ridge Field, the government aviation
ground school near here, is almost COM
nIctely under water tonight, an ice Jam
al the mouth Of the Clinton river has-
ing SEPT the stream out of its banks
Seeking {. new outlet to Lake ST. Clair,
the water Is flowing across the held
from two to three feet deep. All officers
anl men nave deserted the field tent
porarily and taken up quarters Ill hoeeis
hare
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15

Immortal stories have been written or
Cleopatra, the Siren Of the Nile, the
queen who, aided only by her personal
charm and scheming mind, conquered
Caesar, "the geratest Roman of them
ALL and who brought Marc Antony
bowling at her feet. William Fox's YER
sion Of Cleopatra will present her as the
best authorities of modern times have
come to know her. The Fox screening
of CLEOPATRA" with Theda Bara in the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
WILL ACCOMPLISH MUCH
HITCHCOCK SATISFIED


THE session today was very sat
isfactory," Senator Hitchcock, who led
in much of the criticism of the war
department. said. The war depart
mcnt has reduced everything to dia-
grams, showing the present status III
each branch and progress being made"
Senator Hitchcock added that all
questions asked by the senator's had
been answered fully by the men who
are in direct charge of the work.
frankly stating every element of the
war work in which the department
was behind schedule and the steps be-
ing taken to remedy the difficulty.
AIR PROGRAMME DELAYED
In some respects. the senator said,
notably in the aviation programme.
there had been great delay and the
war council has initiated an investi-
cation to determine the cause An
other member of the committee said
the aviation programme was "A per
cent behind schedule.
Shipping tonnage available, reported
by representatives of the council of the
shipping board and also by Major Cen
eral Cocktails, in charge OF embarka-
ton of men and supplies. shows an
encouraging increase. Senator Hitch
cock said. More tonnage is now avail
able. the work Of shipment has been
systematized and the round trip to Eu-
ropean ports is taking a shorter time.
The committee WAS shown summary
of activities on all fronts in Europe
prepared by the army war college. a
member of which was present to ex-
plain the movements noted. Cablegrams
from General Pershing received yester-
day were also read, showing activities
on his front and his supply and equip
| ment needs
FAIR TO CONGRESS
Secretary Crowell explained that the
department had determined it to be
only fair that Congress-. through the mill
tary committees should be advised
every week Of the progress being made
| instead of waiting for the semiannual
hearings on Senate bills.
Army Officers were generally eated
at learning that out Of the storm o.
criticism in Congress against the de-
| partment has grown this new policy
They believe. and members Of the Sen
ate shared this view, that through the
close cooperation now forecast between
the executive and legislative branches
good will come, with added speed In
getting the army to France.
| In connection with the brighter out
| look on shipping reported, it was learned
| that recently transport made the
round trip to the debarkation port II
| France in 70 days. That Is evidenc,
that steps aiken to clear away the con
gestion in the debariSation ports hav,
been effective. Previously laden ship
have waited at these, ports for days
even weeks. for opportunity to unioad
and meanwhile losing the chance t
bring over another cargo. Trips some
times required from 50 to 80 days.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-15
Texas Senate Passes Dry
Bill on Third Reading
by Vote of 10 to 10

Austin, Tex. March 1.-THE Texas SEN
ate late today passed to third reading
the statutory prohibition bill by vote
OF 10 to 10. The motion to susp md the
Institutional rule and place the Dill on
fra passag. failed by vote .. ~ 10
Is. il requiring 9. to suspend rules,