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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-10-28

Jack Coombs is through with base
ball for good. The thrifty New Eng
lander, who saved the major part of his
diamond earnings. bought an interest in
Tex, and is actively engaged in its
management, The store is one of the
largest in the country and does a big
business.
Coombs will be So years old soon, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

LIEUT.. EDWARD c. BUOY Camp medical supply officer at Camp Sheridan, who was married June l to Miss Josephine Carhart. one of the Red Cross nurses at the hase hospital
 Maj. Giles Mohler. The bride will bs attended by Miss Ellie Solomon as maid of honor. and Mr. Frank Latimer Of
 tContiaued on Page Threel
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sonality. Mrs BIackmon is a talerted musician, and every week uses her talent for the pleasure of the ;.oiusei. bows Tho. other eeficc apean club are: Miss Helen Ledbetter. vice president; Miss Julia tra',ia ie~- retary, and Miss Gertrude Noble, treas urer.
 Alabama is proud of the wonderfully efficient work being accomplished through the Ped Cross chapter of Liv- nsston. This splendid town, the home of Julia Tufwiler and other women of note. is keeping up its reputation through the noble, patriotic wotnen who now mako livingston hone Thc effective. vast arSouut of work accom- plishcd would do justice te town many times the size of Livingston.
 Mrs C. w McMahon. the chairman of the Livingston Red Cross chapter, has given three sons to serve in the army Instead of broodipg over her anxiety and aching heart. Mrs McMa- hon has thrown her whole heart and soul into the only agency for the alleviation of the suffering of our loved ones on the bloodiest battlefield of hiss tory Mrs Henry L. Mellen is vice chairman and secretary. MT. T. . NJ. Tartt treasurer Mrs. I F. Scale chairman of war relief committee. Mrs. Fred Jones chairman of publicity. Miss Hettie Jones chairman of membership com Cleveland O.. will be his brothers Des. man.
 Dr. R. II McCaslin will perform the ceremony. Miss Stratford is one Of ths pretties. and most popular members ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

the younger set. Mi. La,imer was tof- rcrly from ciereland. but is now sta Iioned With the quattermaStef eo,a',,
 Friends in Montgomery have received news of the wedding of MT. Nathan Eagle of Montgomery and Miss Gosde Iiorr of Middlesboro. KY
 Mrs Eagle as the beautiful and ac. eomplishei Godie Horr is widely known ,throuShout the state of Kentucky as a dramatic frA.ter of unusual talent. and has reesntly been on tour for the Req Cross
 The sroof~ IS the eldest son of Mt. and Ms. v Eagle of Atontgomery. ma lis yodns man of sterling qualities.
 Mr and Mrs. Eagle have gone to the northwest on q honeymoon, and will on their return reside in Middleshoro. Ky.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert J. Kaufman am nounce the engagement of their daush- ter. Myrtle Carolyn, to Mir. Raphael '. Loeb
 MT and Mrs. Max Pincus, have aa- nouncei l the engagement of their daush- ter. Rose Setigman, to Mir Harold simon of Mobiie. The wedding will take piae5 in the carly fall Miss Pincus is =irl Of unusaiai harm and attractiveness and hes inans friends in Montgomery. whers she has grown to young womanhood. Mir Simcn is prominently identified aith the bushes and social life of Mobile.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph N Harper an- nounce the nhrriase of their nisee, Aiine sparks. t{ Lieut. Thomas Goode Jones. U s. k. of Montgomery ana
 tContinued on Page Three)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

TIT is particularly mete that wom-
 en should do an extra share in the War Savings Stamp campaign, for after all, the women are the small savers and should have a keen inter est in the value of Thrift Stamps and Baby Bonds if only because their value is small enough to admit of their being purchased out of what surplus wise and thrifty housewife can squeeze from her housekeeping al lowance. One woman bought a Baby Bond with pennies and gave explana- ton that in these days of high prices and many taxes. pennies are SC often. given in change that they amount up faster.
 Even more appropriate is the fact that the young women of Alanana have undertaken to push the sales of the infant Liberty Bond. The suf- fering of age is of grave but philoso- phic character: there is a poignant pathos about the sacrifice which youth is bearing in this war. Mothers who give their sons on the battlefield give truly part of their hearts; the young woman who sends husband or lover gives also of her heart, and she sac rifices her future and accepts at the outset of life. her handicap.
 Many are the thoughts born of times that stir the higher selves of busy men and women. Perhaps it is we'll to pass some of them along. for if ever race had need of philosophy and faith. it is ours in this hour Of na- tional rebirth X beautiful thought was expressed by an Alabama girl the other day. girl who is giving every part of herself to the winning of the war. T am just so afraid. she said with characteristic enthus- iasm glowing in her eyes. "of the time when our men come home. Those in the trenches are being brought so close to reality, are getting their vis- ion so clarified to the big things the things that count, are experiencing the wonderful selfless rebirth of the men who have seen actual service while we at home-oh. I'm so afraid we won't see the vision as they see it, that ve won't dsvejop to their big ness. We must hope and pray and love and work, so that when the men come back, we may be worthy" There IS great lded Tn that glrIS heart, and her words can convey much hap piness to the mothers whose sons are in the danger zone. For the knowl- edge comes that our boys are making greater strides for their own inner de- velopment than would ordinarily be made by men in hundreds of years. The fact that this selfless rebfrth of the trenches--and all who will look must recognize it--is affecting millions of m ic zi m n e inn Think of it for time and the most rebellious heart cannot fail to see that it is indeed a wonderful privilege to live in these times of renewed vision and unselfish action. With such real ization, many will gather fresh energy and hope, and bestir themselves to active work in the third line trenches.
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the army at home who stand back or the boys in France
 The spirit of devotion and the enobled ideals which are characteriz- ing the young women who are push ing the War Savings campaign in Ala bama. can nowhere be found more fully lconcentrated than in the volunteer re- lief association. This association was organized for and is dedicated to hu- manity. It's charter reads flor civic, lphilanthropic, and patriotic purposes, which is simply another way of say 7 ing for the human race. It may be considered a prophecy that the volun- teer relief association was organized ! in times of peace. thus proving that even in normal periods of ordinary, sheltered lives, Alabama's young wom en can find time to turn aside from the usual thoughtless pleasures of girl hood and work for others.
 Never in history has our nation needed servers as now. The spiritual I insight of our people, guided by the ! insight of an inspired President is un- folding rapidly through the medium of lself-sacriffce. in preparation for the great issues that will arise out of the war. The change has come so rapidly that we living in the midst of 1t, have not realized. yet the new order {! is upon us and we must adapt our serves. EINefy man, woman ana child | in our nation must bear his share of lthe burden of war.
 I The personnel of Mrs. R. F. John ston's state committee. chairman of the woman's committee of the War Saw | ings Stamp sale executive committee, will be; state chairman. Miss Margaret Gage; state organization chairman. Miss Augusta Clark; chairman of the state publicity committee, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Jr.; literature committee chair
 man, Mrs. William Given business women's chairman, Miss Annie Lynch; 1 feature publicity chairman, Mrs. w. H.
 Kettig and Mrs. John Lewis Cox
 ] The city chairmen are Mrs Hugh Martin. Miss Beverly Leake, chairman | for Jefferson county, Mrs. Raymond
 Jones and Miss Florine Hodges, secre- tary to the committee. Miss Olivia l O'Neall, chairman of speakers bureau. l Miss Catherine Cary, with the rank 1 of colonel, will be in charge of city booths and will have a number of workers with the rank of major and captain under her. the captains will be 1 from the school girl set.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
COOPER LAWLEY TO SING

Mir Cooper Lawley, who has been studying music for the past year in Chi cago is in Birmingham for a few days before leaving for the navy. Mir. Law ley possesses a voice of rare beauty and his many friends will be delighted 70 learn that they will have an opportunity of hearing him sing this morning. as lie has kindly consented to sing in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
PELHAM CHAPTER MEETS

PELHAM CHATTER MEETS l The meeting of Pelham chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs w w Trigg on Chestnut Hill was an especially interesting one, as lit was at this time that the new off cers for the year were installed. Mrs. F, T. Dunkerley, the retiring president, said good by to the members. not only as member, butsas member. as well, since she was leaving for Texas, where she will in the future, make her home. It was with many expressions of regret that the members said fare we'll, and presented her. on behalf of the chapter, with an official U. D. c. pin as testimonial of their affection and admiration.
 Mrs. F.. K. Perrow of Anniston was the special guest of the meeting Mrs. Pcrrow. having as president of the An niston chapter won the presidents pin for the best report of the years work in the state. She is now the state re- |corder of.crosses of honor.
 The new chapter president, Mrs ! lJaffe. was installed into office with much enthusiasm, and immediately an- lnounced the committees for the coming year and assigned work for the mem bers during the summer, The other officers installed being: Vice presi- dents. Mrs George Hughes Mrs. ]. r. Coufhurne: recording secretary, Mrs. H. IB Abernethy; corresponding secretary, Mrs. j. E. MarIer; treasurer, Mrs. H. HI K. Jefferson;. recorder of crosses. Mrs. Clifford Adams; registrar, Miss Erin Conyi1le; shistorian. Mrs. C.: A. Hardwick; chaplain. Mrs. L. s. Hand Hey.
 l The administration of Mrs. Bunker Hey. for the past two years has been especially noted for the large growth lin membership and the amount of work Accomplished. She has been a member lof Pelham chapter for seven years and Ihas served in several offices. not hav- ling missed single meeting of the chapter during the period of her mem bership.
 The hostesses for Wednesday after noon, in addition to Mrs Trigg were, Mrs. J. A Rountree. Mrs j. H. Ray Mrs. J. Jaffe. Mrs. c A. Hardwick Mrs. c. l. Andrews delightful punch was served preceding the meeting and later an ice course. The chapter ad.
 journed to meet the second Wednes-
 day in October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
JUNIOR DRAMATIC CLUB ORGANIZED

Among the war activities to be car fried on during the summer should be mentioned the Junior Dramatic club of
 the South Highlands school, it's mem bers being composed of boys and girls from seven to Is years of age. At the first meeting held, the membership reached over 50 with much enthusi- asm.
 Its purpose is a noble one, being to
 meet and study twice week, so that
 they may give once a month. during
 the holidays, entertainments of various
 sorts for the benefit of some war relief. Under the splendid leadership of Mrs.
 Thomas z. Tyler great results are promised.
 The following will act as officers for
 the club: Lindsay Builder, president; Cecil Gray Johnston, vice president;
 Phyllis Tyler, Secretary and Mrs. Tyler, treasurer and director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
CoMpLIMENTlNG MISS HENSON

Miss Annie Trainor will entertain a miscellaneous shower on Wednesday aft eranoon at her home in Norwood, cornpii- menting Miss Alieze Jemison, whose marriage to MT. Ottis B. Hayes wil take place on Tuesday, June is. This is the first of series of pretty hespita.i- ties that have been planned fer his at tractiva brde-elect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
CHILDREN OF THE
 CONFEDERACY

Little Miss Virginia Ledbetter will en- certain the members of the Joe Wheeler chapter, Children of the Confederacy. soli Thursday afternoon at ] o'clock at her home, 1918 South Twelfth street. At this meeting report of the United Daugl- ters of the Confectionery convention will be given and programme arranged for Flag Day celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
By EMMA REID RYALL

march, played by Mrs. Wallace Journey, the bridal party descended the stairs.
 Miss Ethel Crowson, the brides only attendant. was prettily attired in pink georgette crepe carrying shower bo1- auet Of sweet peas.
 The bride entered with her father. who gave her in marriage. She was charm ing in dark blue going away suit, carrying an arm bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley.
 MT. Peace. attended by his best man, Mr. Dan w. Peace, awaited the bride at the altar An informal reception fol- lowed. Those serving were Misses May Giles, sara Kirkley, Gladys Crowsoa. Annie ou Harris and Louise Higgins
 Immediately after the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Peace left for an extended trip, on their return making their home on Glen Iris avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
MSS TuRNER ENTERTAINs

Miss Carrie French Turner entertained at tea at the Tutwiler yesterday after noon in honor of Miss Sphronia May berry of Franklin, Tenn. who Is the charming guest of Miss Carol McCarv. The table was attraetively decorated anu each guest was presented with a corsage bouquet. Those invited to meet Mss Mayberry were Miss Anna Byrd Turner. Miss von Cell Oden. Miss Yankee Sio- lev, Miss Mary Porter and Miss Grace Bradshaw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
pEACE.CRoWsON WEDDING

One of the attractive June weddings was that of Miss Glavce Growson .,nd Mr. Thomas Charles Peace, which was soiemnlzed at the residence of tke, brides parents, Mir and Mrs J 2, Crowson, al 5:3o o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev. t. w. Johnston performing the ceremony before. an altarfof cut flowers and palms.
 Before the marriage ceremony I Love You Truly and At Dawning' were sweetlS sung by Miss Kathleen Herhdon, To the strains of Mendelssohn's z weddiaa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
STARS STO ENTERTAIN

One cf the delightful affairs being al~ ranged by the members of the oung set will Dc the dance to be given on tlts evening of Tuesday, June IS, by the Stabs club, which Is composed cx number of lovely young girls. The cffi- cers are: Miss Elizabeth Coleman, pres lident, Miss Lillian Jenkins. vice presi- dent; Miss Cozette Harris, secretary; Miss Drusilla Dovel, social secretary; censInued an Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
SPANISH CLUE MEETS

The Spanish club has commenced an intensive study of Latin -America At Hast Thursdays meeting the subjects were the Republic of Panama, by MT. U. c. Weinberg. and the Mexican oil fields, by MT. Leander Poole Both speakers gave special attention to the commercial and economic aspects of their subjects, with which they were thoroughly familiar and the glowing Opportunities for American capital and business skill.
 MT. Weinbergs discourse was said to
 be an eyeopener. when he spoke of Panama's $ pearl fisheries. It's hardwoods and it's coffee. It has been predicted that Colon will in the near future, be one of the largest cities within the tropics.
 Mrs. E. l.. M. Norris read an enter taining selection on Choosing Hus- band,H and one would judge that the Spa nish girl has as difficult task to choose between the tall and short man,
 the handsome and homely one, the rich and poor one. and so on, as the Amer ican girl.
 Miss Coral Wood recited El Burro F1autista, the flute playing donkey,
 comic poem Miss Celeste Poole played Fl Mandolino and other sejec- tions, and by special request sang Joan of Arc in French.
 In the near future the commercial geography of the Spanish main and Spanish commercial law will be dis cussed by competent speakers. All Spanish speaking people and students Iof Spanish are invited to attend the meeting of the club, which are held every Thursday in the Civic associa- tion rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
MRS. M,LINs, RECITAL

The expression pupils of Mrs. Earle c. McLin, gave two delightful pro- grammes on Monday and Thursday of last week The senior recital on Thursday evening, was one of the most
 finished programmes given by Mrs. iMcLins pupils.
 Miss Rose Mendelsohn gave a de- irghtful interpretation of Kitty Give" | and gave promise of future l, Little Miss Mary Frances McIin, the beautiful and talented little daughter of Mrs. McLin, gave the song, Under the Old Umbrella" in a really profes- sional manner Dainty and responsive she was thoroughly enjoyed by the au- dience. She was splendidly assisted hy Master Ed Hood. The play. Saving samuel" was most amusing and orig | inal and was given by Miss Beatrice zell and Mrs. Berta Hammond. l Special mention should be made of 1 the readings given by Misses Abbie l Jackson, Leona Lewis Lillian Frey. and Thelma Hillhouse.
 ] The play, "A Fair Encounter" given lby Misses Stacy Roberts and Grace Mcdaniel, was very entertaining. "The Children's Evening" given on Monday, was thoroughly enjoyed and gave the talented little folks a splendid Opportunity, These children have app lpeared a number of times on Mrs Me 1 Lin's programmes and are always fine.
 The pupils on the programme were; Misses Willie May Bumstead, Ruth l. ewis. Johnnie Lee Poole, Leona Lewis, Master Ed Hood, Earle G. McL.in, Jr,, and Neal Collins and Mary Frances McLin Several of the numbers on these two programmes will be taken 1 to Camp Mcclellan by Mrs. Mci.in. un- der the auspices of the Drama league. PUPILS RECITAL
 l most interesting pupils recital will be, given, at S:15 o'clock at the Starr hall by the pupils of Miss Alice Graham, teacher of voice and Mrs. Mar garet Hunt Ruff. teacher of expression.
 The following attractive programme will be given.
 Love, Here is My Heart. OLao Si- ] lesu) 1.-TWO Loves tReginald de koven), Miss Annie Claire Sullivan l Readings, French Dialect. Madame Elf, Closet Scene from Hamlet; smiths s Boy Lisping Number) Miss Hattie leancher.
 My I.addie. (Tod Galloway)i sleep, Little Rosebud,' (Campbell- -Tipton) Mrs. A. L. Allison.
 Lullaby from "Jocelyn' doiodard) Khaki Lad CAylward); May Morning i (Denza). Miss Sullivan.
 Reading, estory of Patsy" Wig gins), Miss Fancher.
 Sunrise, (Wekerlin); "A scotch Love Song" (Thayer), Mrs Ellison
 PEA ACE-CROWSON WEDDING
 One of the attractive June weddings | was that of Miss Glayce Crowson ana Mr. Thomas Charles Peace, which was l solemnized at the residence of tke brides < parents, MT. and Mrs J. 2, Crowson, al 5:So o'clock yesterday afternoon, Rev, l.. ! w. Johnston performing the ceremony
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-17
SM0OT PENSION BILL
Act Increasing Funds for Civil War
Veterans Is Passed.

Several requests have been sent to
the State Journal for a republication
of the Smoot bill, as passed by con-
gress and approved by the president
Monday, June 10. The Smoot bill in
creases rates of pensions for soldiers
and sailors of the Civil war.
1t follows, in full:
An act increasing rates of pensions of
soldiers and sailors of the Civil war.
Be it enacted by the senate and house
of representatives of the United States OF
America in congress assembled, that the
general pension act Of May IL. 1912, Is
hereby amended by adding a new section,
to read as follows:
'Sec. G. That from and after the passage
of this act the rate of pension for any
in the military or naval service of the
United States during the Civil war now
on the roll hereafter to be placed on
the pension roll and entitled to receive
a less rate than hereinafter provided. shall
be $50 per month. In case such person
served six months, the rate shall be $50
per month; one year, $35 per month; one
and half years. s3s per month; two years
or over. $40 per month: Provided, that
this act shall not be so construed as 20
reduce any pension under any ACT, pupIlc
private: Provided further tina. mo r pen
shall be entitled to receive any compel
sation for presenting any claim TO the
bureau of pensions under this ncf, except
in anplicattons for original pension by per
sons who have not heretofore reeei'eu
pension .., oct
TO amend an act entitled An act granting
pensions to certain enlisted men, so ., ..
and officers who served in the civil war
and the war with Mexico, approved May
II, 1872 .,.. Yuma
G. 1918 n-,pYr rysrt
Attest: SOUIa NlND I-,t. ITre
Passed the senate with amendments June
3 calendar day: June =; 1s1s. ss.r.tarv.
Attest; JAMES NJ. BAkER' Secre'hiy'
Tho President Approves.
The Smoot Bill was laid before Presioens
wilson at noon on Monday, June H. anu
signed by him fifteen minutes later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-17
REPWSE ATTACKS
German Raiders Routed by Rifle and
Machine Gun Fire.

With the Americans on the Marine.
June 17.-American forces hoiolns
r:eueau wood beat off two German at
lacks within two hours yesterday
forming. They inflicted heavy losses
on the enemy but got off without
scratch.
The attacks followed a fruitless
enemy assault about 1880 saturday
night A barrage announced q re-
sumption of the effort about O'clock
Yesterday morning. The bocnes
showed up at the edge of the wood on
schedule. but were driven OF oy a
,-itl1erine> rifle and machine gun fire.
The barrage failed to claim victim,
nd the enemy infantry did not get
close enough to do any damage.
The attempt was repeated y at 4
o'clock. Following the usual barrage.
he German infantry came slipping
.'own steep slope into wheat field
rs they broke from the field and
rushed toward the wood, the Ameri-
ran rifles and machine guns again
rove them back. They fled ins dis
orIer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-17
NEW KIND OF CHASER
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt Wants
to Make Experiment.

Washington, June 17.-Submarine
patrol vessels resembling a cross be-
tween Ford Eagle boat and a de-
stroyer will be built to meet the
coastal U-boat raid danger, If plans
now being urged in the navy depart
ment materialize.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt who sponsored the sub
marine chaser plan, is the prepayment
of this new type OF craft and is urg-
ing on other chiefs the need not alone
of trying out this variety, but also of
experimenting with several varieties
which can be turned out quickly.
The Eagle destroyer variety would
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-17

Germ. chartered by the state board last
week. the organization of which was
completed at a meeting of the direc-
tors held Saturday night at 500 Kan
Sas avenue.
Three prominent biologists are said
to have pronounced the territory as
the finest INFESTED prospect in Kan
sas.
night meeting are: w. H. Davis,
president; George Neil, vice president:
Harold T. Chase, secretary; S. E. Cobb,
treasurer. The directors are ]. E.
Shaffer, chairman; W. H. Davis,
George Neil, p. H. Coney. Louis Stahl,
n. M. Foltz and Kennis Duncan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-06-17


be ESQ feet long, constructed largely
along destroyer lines with thin plates
and high speed The tonnage and en-
CINE power are withheld lest they give
an indication of the size and power of
the Eagle boat Its cost would be half
or less than that of a destroyer and
it's period of construction far shorter.
Roosevelt does not claim this is
panacea, but he is urging that it and
other types ought to be built as an
experiment and then should they be
satisfactory, should be developed CO.
incidentally with the destroyer pro-
gram.
Other types, he suggests, are 800
foot wooden boats with a system of
propulsion cheaper than that of the
submarine chasers and 2o0-foot
boat that would develop speed without
extreme cost. Both these types could
be produced quickly and cheaply.
Sinking of two Norwegian ships, the