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Courier Democrat., 1918-10-03
HE GOT THE RING FIRST
Young Man Prepared for Wedding and
Did Not Worry About the
Girl.

Cleveland, O.-Heres a young man
who believes in the efficacy Of pre-
paredness.
With his young wife he appeared
recently before Frank M. Kenney,
chief clerk of local board No. z at
Central armory.
"When did you buy the ring?" Mr..
Kenney asked.
There was some discrepancy be-
tween the answers Of the bride and
the bridegroom and the clerk pressed
for an explanation.
"Well, I'll tell you the TRUTH" the
man replied. "Some years ago bought
watch on the installment plan and
when it was paid. for thought the
idea was a pretty good one. figured
to myself that some day might want
to get married, and thought it wouldn't
be a bad idea to get the ring on the
same plan."
"You mean you got the ring and
kept it in your pocket until the right
girl happened along?" Mr.. Kenney in
quired.
"That's just it, mister" the youth re-
piled, unabashed. "This is the right
girl, and we's just got married"
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-03

We tossed him into the dry creek
bed and dashed up the hill where the
branches were still swaying as the
monkeys travelled through the tree
tops. They had long start and it
was hopeless chase. In ten min
utes they had disappeared and we
turned back to find the dead animal.
1t was young male, and knew at
once that it was gibbon (Hylobates),
for it's long arms, round head and tail
less body were unmistakable; but in
every species with which I was IA
miliar the male was black. This one
was yellow and we knew it to be a
prize.
For the remainder of our stay at
the Namting river camp we devoted
ourselves to hunting monkeys. The
gibbons soon became extremely wild.
Although the same troop could usually
be found in the valley where we had
first discovered them, they chose hill
sides on which it was almost impos-
sible to stalk them because of the
thOrny jungle. We went forward only
when the calls were echoing through
the jungle and stood motionless as
the wailing ceased. But in spite Of
all our care they would see or hear us.
Then in sudden silence there would
be tremor Of the branches splash
after splash of leaves, and the herd
would swing away through the track
less treetops.
The gibbons are we'll named Hylo-
bates or "tree walkers" for they are
entirely arboreal and, although awk-
ward and almost helpless upon the
ground, once their long thin hands
touch a branch they become trans
formed into veritable spirits of the
treetops. They launch themselves into
space, catch branch twenty feet away
to swing for an instant and hurl them
selves to another. 1t is possible for
them to travel through the trees faster
than man can run on open ground.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-03
MAN TOO HEAVY FOR NAVY
Recruiting Officer Says Uncle Sam
Hasn't Suit Big Enough for
kansan.

Salina, Kan.-"I want to fight" de-
clared V. G. Emick, twenty-one, Of
Miltonvale, at the local naval recruit
ing Office. A recruiting officer gave
him the "once over" put him through
q series of PAGES and then said:
"There is nothing doing here. There
isn't sailor suit in Uncle Sans navy
that would fit you"
Emick walked out of the Office a
disappointed man. He weighs 275
pounds and was recently registered
under the new draft law.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-03
LACKS COURAGE and COURTESY TO REPLy
TO INVITATION TO DISCUSS CAMPAIGN
ISSUES JOINTLY
HERE is D0YLE'S LETTER. READ IT.
Fargo, N. D., September 7, 1918
"Hon. Lynn J. Frazier,
bismarck, North Dakota.

"Te 1916 Legislative assembly passed through the house and
Bill of North
Dakota majority Of the members Of the upper house. however voted
will
election this fall 1t understanding
the A. and that still legislation
The the believes final B.
the
Dakota and that Of that legislative assembly, this
thereby his oath office also believe
the
that they constitute the and elaborate
socialism
would inevitably
sequenly loss to its citizens.
The legislative assembly passed Senate Bill
No.
leasing renting selling elevators
This bill both house and
charge that this violated
platform which elected to office.
of public affairs charge here
failed pledge the people, there ehorbiant
the nearly all the
government
g" believe that the the entitled
understanding of which
decide by their ballots and the
you upon platform
forth
cussons and the times and where held shall be
disputed
mental problems result the people the
involved
have ample
the state to profit by the that this letter
instan
Respectfully
j
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-03
Find Indian Skeletons.

Martins Ferry, O.-While stripping
coal at the Beech Flats Coal company
mine at Rush Run, above this city,
workmen unearthed the skeletons of
three Indians. The skeletons are in
good state Of preservation. The teeth
are perfect and white as ivory.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-03

Austria Plans Bosnia Government.
Washington, Sept. 21.-Bosnia, Her.
zogavina and Croatia are to be formed
into single provincial government
under the Austro-H Hungarian empire,
with Count Tisza, former Hungarian
premier, at its head, according to an
official dispatch from Switzerland.
Courier Democrat., 1918-10-03


Fargo.-The several Judicial dis.
tricts of North Dakota have been as.
signed the following quota to be raised
for the united war work fund in the
campaign to be instituted shortly after
the completion of the drive for tho
Liberty loan: First district, $137 1000; !;
second, $61, 300; third. $114,O0o; $751;
100; fifth, $4,000; sixth, $52,70O;
seventh, $27,2OO; eighth, $2S,90O {;
ninth, $14,75O; tenth, $4,000; eleventh,
$18,750; twelve, $4,000. The total
amount for the state, 5000, 800, is to
be contributed as part of the budget
Of 170,500,000 to be raised for the
prosecution of army work being done
by the Y. M. G. A., the Y. w. G. A.,
Catholic War Council, K. of c., Jewish
Welfare Board, War Camp Community
Service, the American Library Associa-
ton and the Salvation Army.
Devils Lake.-Heavy payment Of
mortgages is already shown on the
records of Ramsey county this fall.
Grand Forks.-Farmers of the Red
river valley and other parts Of the
state have effected saving Of many
thousands Of dollars worth of grain
by raking their fields this fall. The
excellent harvest weather has made
this possible where it might not have
been under less favorable conditions,
and 1t Is estimated that If the practice
had been universally followed through
the state Il large percentage of In.
crease In the states production would
have resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
By ETHEL GnI.EN

An opportunity will be given trained nurses to qualify for service with the American Red Cross and take the ex aminations for state licenses next month. The nurses board of examina- : tion and registration of Alabama will give these examinations July 1 and 2, in Mobile; July and in Montgomery, and July and 6 in Birmingham. Ap- plication blanks may he secured from Miss Helen Mclean, R. N, 343O Eleventh avenue, north. Miss Mclean is secretary and treasurer of the Ala bama Graduate Nurses association and all applications must be filed with Miss Mclean fifteen days prior to the date of the examination
 Red Cross applications will also be furnished by Miss Mclean to those who wish them. Until after December 1 1918, graduate nurses will not be re- Quired to be registered by the state as a qualification for army service, the surgeon general has announced For this reason all applicants are urged to qualify now for Red Cross nursing SC they will not be handicapped hy hav- ing to wait for the next examination for registration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
RED CROSS NEEDED

The rapid increase in the number oi
 American soldiers in France means that
 the Red Cross facilities abroad for the
 immediate relief and care of the fighters
 must be increased.
 The refugees driven from their homes by the Germans have added thousands
 to the number of homeless old men,
 women and children in France and Italy
 who must be fed. clothed, nursed back to
 health and re-established.
 The death of every allied soldie'
 makes more important every civilian and especially every child. The fight te overcome tuberculosis in France must be maintained and increased. The cam.
 paign to save babies and children-the immediate hope of future citizenship must be extended.
 The American Red Cross in more thar hundred ways is rendering service here l and abroad that saves human life and maintains the fighting spirit of our al lies The Red Cross must always be financially prepared to deal with the unexpected emergencies constantly aris- 1 ing from war conditions, In these ener- gencies immediate relief is the only eff l fective relief
 l Never has money been made to yielf l such big returns in allaying pain, re l storing happiness and recreating useful ness for the fellow human beings as the Red Cross dollar of the war funds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
DISPUTES M'ADOO'S RIGHT ID CHANGE
 INTERSTATE RATES
New York Lawyer Thinks Federal Government Will Be Exceeding Its
 Authority

New York. June S.-Authority of Director General McAdoo of the na- tional administration to increase pas senger fares and freight rates on rail- roads located wholly within the city or state without submitting such pro- posed increases to the state public service commissions. is questioned by William L. Ransom, chief counsel for the public service commission of the First district, in an opinion for the commission, made public here tonight
 Director General McAdoo has an- nounced that increased passenger rates will go into effect June 10 and that freight traffic would be advanced 25 per cent on June 25. the passenger in creases affecting communication rates ir this state. against which there have been many complaints
 My view of the matter. says MT. Ransom in his opinion, 'is that no ac- ton has been taken by the Congress or the President which authorizes the director general of railroads to in itiate rates for the ordinary course of intrastate transportation by any pro- eedure other than that prescribed by the state laws. or which transfers to tine interstate commerce comission in Washington the sole Jurisdiction to regulate intrastate rates with power to disregard state laws. commission orders, franchise provisions and the solemn agreements of the companies with franchise granting or puolic con- tra ctLal authorities
 The right and power of the direc- tor general of the railroads so to su : T.ervise the operations of the railroads and so to rehabilitate their properties that they will most efficiently per form the great tasks of wa time tra importation is most clear The right and power of the director general ir- reSnectiye of military ne-nssifles tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
FOR EXCESSIVE URIC ACID TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT 75 Cent Bottle (32 Doses)
 F R E E

Just because you start the day wor- ried and tired. stiff legs and arms and muscles. sn aching head, burning and cut before the dav begins --do not think you have to stay in tha. condition
 Be strong. well and vigorous. with no more pains from stiff joints, sore mus cless rheumatic suffering, aching back or kidney trouble,
 1T you suffer from bladder weakness. with burning, adding pains or if you are in. and out of bed half a dozen times night. You will appreciate the rest comfort and strength this treatment gives.
 To prove The Williams Treatment conquers kidney and bladder diseases. rheumatism and all other ailments when due to excessive uric acid. no matter how chronic or stubborn. ii you have never tried The Williams Treat ment we will give one. Toe bottle 3a doses) free if you will cut out this notice and send 1t with your name and address, and 10 cents to help pay post age, packing. etc. to They Er 'p q. Wiiliams Company. Dent k-9S9, F. O.. once and you will recelvS by parcel post d regular 75c bottle, without charge and without incurring any obligation Only one bottle to the same address or family.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Reserve Bank Statement

Washington, June s,-An increase Of $S7. 900. 900 in commercial paper dts counted this week by federal reserve banks was interpreted by some off cials as indication that business inter to enable them to meet withheld in- come and excess profit taxes due next Saturday. The condition of the 1s banks at the close of business last night was as follows
 Resources Gold coin and cerein- cates in value. s46s,e2z0o0;. gold settle ment fund of the board, s415 ,675, ooG 1; gold with foreign agencies. $51 ,3S0, 900 {; total gold held by banks. $932,577, ,0A0 {; gold with federal reserve agents, $95s;- 255, 900: gold redemption fund. $2S.4S1, : 900; total gold reserves. 1.ls1 ,263, og3 legal tender notes silver. etc. sSs,- 461.o00 total reserves. Sl,9f1721, ,oae :; bills discounted for members and fed eral reserve, sss4. .4S2 900; bills bought in open market; $24s542. 0oo total pills on hand, 233,654000s United States government long term securities $s4.- 1000; United States government short-term securities, $s2, 601 900: all other earning assets. $ss4 900 total earning assets, $1,3so. s13.0oo due from other federal reserve banks, net, $l,- 6o5,00 uncollected items, $4oo.ss4, ,3v0 : total deductions from gross deposits, s402. 529 900; five per cent redemption fund against federal reverse bank notes, s637,0oo. Total resources, sS,- I'll, ,703, o0o.
 Liabilities Capital paid in $i5,- e62.eo0 surplus. s1.1S4, 900; government deposits. s17s.s7s.ooo due to members, reserve account. $1,44s, 4SS,ooe; coiisc- ltion commissions. $23s. 971 ,0oo;+ other deposits, including foreign government, credits, s1os.5se. 900; total gross de- posits, s1,s7s.ssS. poo: federal reserve notes in actual circulation, s1,S3s,57s,- 900 federal reserve notes in circula- ton. net liability. se.5so,00o all other liabilities ss,s55.o00: total liabilities, s3,711.103. 900.
 Ratio of gold reserves to net de- posits and federal reserve note lia bili- ties combined, 59.2 per cent
 Ratio of total reserves to net de- posits and federal reserve note lia5ili- ties combined. sf.0 per cent
 The federal bureau of mines reports that there were 2696 fatalities in the coal mines of this country sSt yoar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
s. s. BAPTIST INIT

Following report shows the splendid work accomplished by the Southside Baptist unit, which inaugurated it's Red Cross work last summer by donating a complete base hospital outfit, requiring eight boxes to ship it in. They have worked unceasingly, and have shown ut n7 ost patriotism and interest. This unit has devoted itself for the past three months to the making of regugee gar nents for children from to years of age.
 Garments made in March and April, 192 garments made in May, 192. Rental of 10 machines at s15 per month by mem bers. Five machines are loaned by workers MRS. c. H. sNABB.
 Chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
AMERICAN TROOPS IN NIGHT ATTACK
 IN BELLEAU WOOD
Great Activity Still Noted in Region of Recent Vic
 tory by Marines

With the American Army in France, June S.-(By the Associated Press.)-- American troops last night attacked the Germans to the east of Torcy, in the district northwest of Chateau Thierry. The French continued their advance on the American left. At last reports the operation was progressing satisfactorily
 The American artillery was active all might in the Belean wood sector The fire incteased in intensity at f o'clock this morning, when the Americans at tackled in the southern part of the wood, taking prisoners and a number of ma chine guns.
 The battle was still raging here this afternoon.
 German prisoners report that new Ger man troops are moving up in the rear of the American sector on this front.
 The enemy artillery fire is increasing, indicating that the Germans are bring ing up additional big guns.
 With the American Army in France, June s.-(By the Associated Press.)- American troops on the front northwest of Chateau Thierry moved down the enemy with machine gun and rifle fire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

at midnight last night when the Ger mans made an attack on their position They fought like demons and at one point Killed 100 Germans.
 Before they made their attack the Ger mans sent over a smoke cloud supposed ly of black gas During the fight the Americans wore gas masks.
 The Germans launched their thrust against the Americans in the vicinity of Bouresehes. They were completely stopped, however. about 400 yards from the American trenches
 This result was achieved despite the intense enemy bombardment, which in- cluded the use of gas in new form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

say to all passengers an5--ait shso- pers. even between points wholly with
 in state or single city, that here after. rates and fares need not be yea sonat1c and remunerative according to the familiar standards of existing statutes and judicial decisions, but that the basis of rate making shall be the revenue needs and the taxation policy of the federal excheduer, is far from clear. I do not believe the sii- preTne court of the United Statas would uphold such a delegation of power by Congress if attempted and clearly ex- pressed, which it has not been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

man, Maplehurst; phone West End 664
 Chairman woman's work. Mrs. John London, Main 5S2, 1oS1 South Twenty
 first street
 Chairman membership extensA,n,
 Mrs. Thomas D. Parke, Main 995 1874 Eleventh avenue. south. 1. Chairman junior membership. pr. I. H. Phillips, Main 1064, High school. 2316 North Seventh avenue Vice chairman junior mem bership
 Miss May Hansie. Main 1760, sO1 South Nineteenth street. Chairman finance, Mrs L. J. Haley.
 Main 44S6, 1914 South Thirty second street Chairman publicity, Mrs. Morris
 Marx, Main 1867, TIPS South Twenty first street. Chairman Red Cross classes. Mrs. George W Hughes. Main 2332-W, 1922 Elm street. Chairman Red Cross nurses. Miss Helen Mclean, Main 3261, 24S0 North Eleventh avenue. Chairman entertainment. Mrs E. H. Cabaniss, Main 4166, 2251 Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
New Way to Curl Hair
 Fine for Outdoor Girl

The silmerine method of curling the nair n IS the I proper tnlng. mn before gong ing in any outdoor sport or exercise. This will not only give the hair the m ost beautiful wavy and curly appear ance imaginable. but wind or heat will not take the curl out The curliness is quickly acquired and lasts much longer than where the waving tongs are used. Besides, the hair will be bright and lustrous, instead of dull and dead look ing, When combed out it will be as nice and fluffy as if it had just been sham pooed.
 Just get bottle of liquid silmerne at any drug store, follow the accom- panying directions, and you will be sirn- ply delighted with the result. This pro- duct is of course perfectly harmless and there is nothing sticky, greasy or un- plea sant about it.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
"A wnMAN,s HoNoRr

"A Woman's Honor the play recently given at Johns for the, benefit of the Red Cross, will be repeated on Tuesday night at the Johns Methodist church, and the proceeds will go to the Red Cross The same cast. which was well chosen, will present the play, with the exception of the part taken by MT. Fike who left a short time ago with the Bessemer contingent for Camp Sevier, $. C. This part will be taken by A. M Bear and interest is being manifested in this performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
SPLENDID RECORD

A splendid record has been made by Mrs. A. D. Smith, of East Lake, who has knitted 101 garments for the Red Cross since the organization of the Bir- mingham chapter The inspectors who pass on this work declare Mrs. Smiths work to be perfect in every way and beautifully done. This patriotic worn- an is surely doing her bit for the Amer ican soldiers. and should be an example for others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
RED CROSS DIRECTORY

Headquarters: Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, PIP North Nineteenth street. Sec retary, Main 2sS9, one ring; knitting department, Main 2s39, two rings.
 Civilian Relief: 303 Brown Marx building. e5O1 First avenue. Secretary, Main 653s.
 Officers; Chairman, P. c. Shook, Main 1os, Brown Marx building.
 Vice Chairman: Mrs. J. L. 1tountree, Main 3s17, 1900 Eleventh avenue, south.
 Secretary: Mrs. ". S. Lowell, Main S23, 22o7 Ridge Park avenue.
 Treasurer: W. H. Manly, Main $500, Birmingham Trust and Savings bank, 1120 North Twentieth street.
 Executive Board: Chairman. Mrs. F. Fl. Cabaniss. Main AIS. 2251 Highland avenue
 Chairman military relief, Hugh Lat timer, Main T5T5.
 Chairman canteen service, c. H. Nabb, Main 1895, 2S0s Highland ave |nue.
 Chairrna n ciyifia n rAlief I K Brock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEHERALD SUNDAY, JUNE g, 1918

ter mas been moved to the right bal cony of Ioveman, Joseph ard Loeb's as you enter the store. This depart ment have more commodious quarters here to do their work. Mrs. Under wood is auditor of the knitting depart ment and an urgent appeal Is made to the women to return the finished gar ments at once. This department is open Tuesdays and Fridays to receive garments and give out wool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Milwaukee Man Killed

Fort Worth, Tex Jne S.-Horace Woods of Milwaukee, Wis, flying ca det of Carruthers Field. died Friday night at the base hospital, Camp Bowie, as the result of injuries re- ceived when he crashed from a height of about 20Oosfeet late Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Trained Nurses May Quail fly for Service with the American Red Cross. Examination Dates
 Named
NlrRsrs nr AMEnrcA

YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU 25,00o nurses are urgently needed before January 1, 1919, by the army and navy. They must have 5000 by June l, 1918. This means that at least one in every three of all the graduate nurses in the United States must answer their country call, or that our sick and wounded soldiers and sailors will suffer without a nurse care,
 WILL YOU BE ONE? If you are already in the service,
 pass this on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
CAPTAINS CANTEEN SERVICE

Monday, Volunteer Relief associations Tuesday, Mrs. J. G. Ross; Wednesday, Mrs David Cronheim; Thursday, Mrs. David Roberts; Friday, Mrs A. w. Nell son; Saturday, Mrs. J. c. Whitfield; Sum day, Mrs. Fred Levert
 Commander, Mrs. David Roberts
 Inspection Committee-Mrs. Kidd, Mrs. Anderson.
 Mrs. Ross Smith. abuyer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Red Cross Bulletin

The work of the American Red Cross has grown to such proportions Tn it's efforts to relieve suffering Humanity that The Age Herald will publish Red Cross bulletin daily. Contributions to this column from workers throughout the district will be welcomed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
REPORT OF wOMEN,s WORK

Cases packed and shipped 15: hospital garments, 1l10; hospital supplies, O79: surgical dressings, 9e50: articles for sol diers, 6S3.
 On hand: Knitted goods. q hospital garments, S32; hospital supplies, 1l75; sur gical dressings, H., ,411 Total, 1s 225.
 MRS. JOHN LONDON,
 Chairman Womans Work.