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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
CHILD WELFARE
 EXHIBIT OFFICIALS
 PLAN b|G PARADE
Practical Instruction on the Proper Care of Children to Be Given-Exhibit to
 Open Monday

Director Robert Cayard of the .Ex hibit on Child Conservation in War Times" is completing plans for tho opening of the exhibit in the old Saks building. corner of First avenue and commencing April 15.
 Every mother wants her baby to grow into fine, healthy and strong child, When it is i'll, she consults a physician-he knows. It is good she consult him as often as possible-for her baby's sake" said MT. Cayard.
 But there are thousand and one ordinary little thirgs in the daily care. of child which seems so simple and natural that she does net feel like both- eripg about a doctcT.
 Parents tpiefer to ask mother, or auntio. or some older friend. Perfect- ly natural. put this is not always safe. It is good to remember that we have learned a great many things about the proper care of infants and children which were 1ul. ucws1 r generatiOn aco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
LIKES CARTOONS

To the Editor of The Age Herald. 4ss
 Gentlemen: I desire to say that your cartoonist, Mir. Blackman, in today's paper has given the most forceful argu- ment in favor of the Liberty Bonds that has come to my attention. Everybody everywhere does not get to- see your good paper. unfortunately. Iswould be glad if today's cartoon could be seen by the country at large.
 The Parable" which appeared on April i, was also prominent among the many impressive items that have ap- peared in your columns. It would bear repeating and is certainly to the point. This is just sent to let you know that many people appreciate your paper. Very respectfully, w. c. CATER.
 Greenville, April 9, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
b|G INCREASE IN
 COAL PRODUCTION Total Output of Coal Mines of State for 1917 Is
 20,412,S41 Tons

Alabama broke all previous records in the production of coal during 1917, when @.4l2,s41 tons were produced, as compared with 17.234. 625 tons for 1916, making a to- tai increase of 2,17S,21s tons for the year, according to the official figures made public yesterday morning by c. H. Nes- Dit, chief mine inspector of Alabama
 jefferson county produced nearly 10. o00,00o tons, while Etowah county was the only county showing a decrease in production.
 The following is the production of Ala bama coal mines in 1916 and 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
"Sm0keless" Monday
 of Loew's Employees
 Nets GOodly Amount
Fund for Ambulance Rapidly Grow. ing-Advices From Home Office
 State Fund Will Go Over Top

The manager of Loew's Bijou reports that the third "snokeless'' Monday has been rigidly adhered to by the male em- ployes under his charge, and the funds collected are steadily increasing the to- tai required for the purchase of the Loew theatres employees ambulance to be given in honor of such Loew employees as are already seeing service in France. A letter from the home office in New York divulges the fact that the collec- tions from, the various Loew theatres over the country to date amount tc $62z36,s a good assurance that the fund is going lover the top"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
TEACHERS' EXAMINATION State Teachers Will Be Examined for
 Certificates on Monday

According to advices received from examination will be held in Birmingham Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week, the white teachers being ex- amined at the South Highlands school, and the negroes at the Thomas school All applicants must be personally known to the examiner or be identified by some person known to him before beginning the examination, according to the new rules of the department of education.
 It is expected that 200 will seek certif- cates at this time;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
AUTHENTIC INFORMATION

"It is the purpose of the local ex- hipit to give authentic information. practical advice. and helpful instruc- tions on the simple questions of nurs- ing. feeding. resting. housing. handling clothing, bathing and exercising your child from it's birth until it reaches maturity"
 The exhibit on child conservation was brought to Birmingham through tho efforts of pr. J. D. Bowling, health of- ficer. and is being financed by the Civic association It is the first and largest exhibit of it's kind ever pre- pared in the world, and is being sent to various cities in the south and west in harmony with the educational move- ment started by the children's bureau of the department of labor at Washing ton to save 300, 900 babies in the year between April 6, 1918, and April 6, 1919.
 PARADE PLANNED
 Director Cayard called meeting of the exhibit officials at the Civic as- sociation yesterday morning. Dr. !. D. Bowling, health officer; Mrs. J. F. Levvy, chairman Council Mothers clubs Mrs. J. w. Broughton, president of Council Mothers clubs: Mrs. I. w. Anderson. Mrs. c. c. Ellis and Rob- ert Cayard were present.. Iney uecioeu to oren the exhibit Monday afternoon with a parade and will be headed by the officers of the exhibit, and other prominent men and women interested in child welfare work. Music will be furnished by the Boys Industrial School band. The Boy Scouts, the Mothers clubs, the school children. the Girls Industrial Home, the East Lake Orr phans Home, the Mercy Home, the Boys club will be in line and colored organizations will bring up the end.
 The PC school participating win each bear banner containing a phrase on child welfare which was originated by one of the pupils of the individual school. The school with the best phrase will be awarded pennant.
 After the parade Monday afternoon the children will view the exhibit. They will be invited by tire executive com mittee to write essays on what they saw in not more than 800 words in length. The pupil writing the best es- say will be awarded Baby Bord prize. The second best essay will receive s in Thrift Stamps, and the third best s2 ;r, Tbrifr Cfamps
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Noted Minister Dies

Louisville, April 10-Dr. John w. Lewis one of the most widely known ministers of the Methodist Episcopal church, south died at his home here today after a long illness. Dr. Lewis, with John Cander of Georgia, was credited with having in- troduced plan at general conference of the churches at St. Louis in 1889 which resulted in the inauguration of the Ep- worth league movement among southern Methodists.
 Dr. Lewis was 73 years old. He had been in the ministry for 4s years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Japan Said to Have Made Proposal to China to Send
 100000 Troops to Aid

Picking. Thursday. April 4--e By tho Associated Press.)-It is reported In semi-official circles that Japan has proposed to send 100000 troops to China to cooperate with 100000 Chi nese troops officered by the JapAnese to restore order throughout China and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Broissard Continues III

New Iberia, La, April 1o.-United States Senator Broussard who has been critically ill at his home here passed a restful night, and appeared slightly in- proved early today, according to reports from his bedside. Physicians. however, expressed little encouragements over his condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-11
Aliens Violate Permits

Milwaukee. April -Eighty-two enemy aliens who are said to have violated their permits were arrested early today by agents of the depart ment of justice. It is said about 200 others will be taken as soon as they can be located.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
Baptist Church.

Baptist Church.
 Regular services on next Sunday as follows: Sunday school at 9:45. Classes for. all from the little folks to the Bible class adults Preaching at 11:00. The pastor will begin a seri- es of three sermons Sunday morning on "A Panoramic View of the Bible. {" Theme Sunday morning: "The Book of Books" B. Y. P.iU services al zoo p. m. Preaching at S:15 p. m, theme: "The Call of the Wild. ' Wed nesday night at s:15 D. m. regular prayer meeting, followed by regular monthly business meeting of the church. President Wilson has issued proclamation, making Memorial Day May Both Day of National Humilia- tion, Fasting and prayer, calling on all Christian people to observe this day in their homes and to meet in their several places of public worship. There will be a meeting to which all are invited and urged to attend at the church on Thursday. May 30th, at SIS for this purpose.
 Cecil V. Overman, Pastor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
CAMPAIGN OPENS
 M'GRATH FIRST IN
THE GENTLEMAN FROM FRANK LIN ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SUPERVISOR PROMINENT BUSINESS MAN.

The political campaign opens this week, so far as the announcement of candidates for the county offices goes. McGrath, of Franklin, who places his candidacy before the people for the office of Supervisor of Greenlee coun- ty.
 MT. McGrath's announcement can be said to be the opening gun in the 1918 campaign. For some time past many embryo candidates have been feeling out" the people. but this is the first gun to be fired. The others have been ''sniping," but this candid ate comes-out in an open attack, and no preliminary skirmishes, that have been aparent on the surface. Now that he has opened the campaign, oth- CTS can be expected to follow his lead and get in while the getting is good.
 This announcement will be hailed with pleasure by host of voters in Greenlee county who know MT. Mo Grath for his true worth. That he will make an efficient and working member of the Board of Supervisors is a fact that needs no veriication. His merits are known and recognized by a large number of people in the county who will hail him as good tim Der to go into the Board of Supervis. ors, one who will bring true business methods in the administration of the county affairs. As he is recogniz- ed as business man of ability in con ducting his private business it can be expected, if elected, will be strong member of the county board.
 His home is in the city of Franklin where he has extensive business inter ests, and is at present Greenlee's rep resentatiye in the Arizona legislature, where his record has been most com mendable. He announces his candid acy subject to the action of the Demo cratic primaries.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
Western Union Operators Resign

Western Union Operators Resign
 The local Western Union office has been considerably shaken up in the past ten days. Both operators have sent in their resignations. The cause of this commotion with the lightning slingers is not made known, but it is stated both of the operators have sent in their applications to be relieved. Operator Chas. Llewellen sent in bis resignation about ten days ago, and 1t is understood that he will leave for New Orleans just as soon as his re- lief arrives. Manager E. L. Carr has resigned, and it is stated he will go to work for the Shannon Copper com pany. Nothing has been given out just when the relief is expected, but from the scarcity of men, one need not be surprised to find that Messen- ger Hooker wiN be in full charge. He has gained such proficiency to be able to handle the keys in a very creditable manner. and if he can stand the long hours may be able to hold the office down for the present
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
. METCALF LADY
 ALLEGED SUICIDE
OVER ILL HEALTH AND ADVANCED AGE SUPPOSED CAUSE OF RASH ACT OF ocTo- GENARiAN.

News reached Clifton Sunday of the death of Mrs. Catherine c. Meridith, which occurred at Metcalf that morn ing. The death certificate of the at tending physician stated that she came to her death from strangula- tion, presumably self-inficted.
 Deceased had made her home with her relatives, MT. and Mrs. T. Hig- gins, who reside on Shannon hill in Metcalf, for some time past and had recently been stricken with a severe Illness from which she was recover ing slowly, and by reason of the tardi- ness of regaining her health had de- come Respondent. The body was found in the kitchen Sunday morning, hanging by a rope from the water pipe overhead, and it is supposed she attached the rope to the pipe after having fastened it about her neck. A chair near by is supposedly to have served as an elevation from which she steped into eternity.
 Pascoe's undertaking establishment was soon notified and the body was conveyed to this city where it was prepared for burial. Funeral services were held at the Pascoe chapel at 5 o'clock Monday afternon, conducted by Rev.. J. R. Sawyer of the local Methodist church. Interment was in the Masonic cemetery immediately af- ter the services.
 Mrs. Meridith was born in Cavan, Ireland, and was an octogenarian, be- ing S3 years of age.
 Recently the family had been con- templating visit to California, incl1d ing her in the party, but she seemed averse to taking the journey. When Mrs. Higgins suggested purchasing wearing apparel for her to wear on the trip she stated it would be use less to make any preparation for her. This contemplated journey, coupled with the effects of heH recent illness and her advanced age, is supposed to have preyed upon her mind and cahs- ed her to be the, author of her own destruction.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
TALK NOW ].
 HUN PROPAGANDA

Asked what he thought of the pros poets of an early peace, President WI. liam H. Crawford, of Allegheny Col lege, just returned from France. where he spent several months work ing under the auspices of the Army Y. M. c. A., says:
 This is no time to talk peace The word ought to be prohibited. The word now Is FIGHT. We tried diplo- macy with Germany, tried it long and faithfully. The only argument Germ any will listen to is the argument of force. The thing to do now, and the only thing to do is to fight, and fight to a finish. Piracy and the black flag must be destroyed once and for all. The man who talks peace, or food shortage in Germany, or internal rev. olution in Germany, is German propa- gandist. Peace talk now is pro-Ger- man talk. A man doesn't think about peace with mad dog when the ami nal is coming at him with foaming mouth. He thinks only of killing the brute. It will be time enough to talk peace with Germany when her war mad governors have been made to eat dirt.
 "Give Five Million Men to France, and do it quick"
 This is what President Crawford urges. q consider it the duty of the United States to get five million men into France just as soon as possible ,'' said he, land with full equipment and supplies. Nothing will do so much to discourage Germany as a big Am erican war program backed by the united sentiment of united people, -' During his stay in France President Crawford travelled nearly 5000 miles by train in various parts of the coun- try, and over 1,500 miles by auto. He visited three of the four great sea- port towns where American men and supplies are being landed, and saw the great warehouses in the interior which have been built and are being built for military stores and quarter. masters supplies. He also saw some thing Of what was going on at the front. For a full month he was with. in sound of the big guns, and for two weeks was with our American soldiers on the fighting line. He was with the Rainbow Division for a week in the Lorraine Sector, and met several of the men who received the Croix De Guerre for unusual heroism.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
ROAD INTERESTS
 SENATOR ASHURST
ENCOURAGING REPORTS THAT ARIZONA SENATOR WILL PUSH EARLY ACTION ON SPRINGER WILLIE ROAD.

Prospects are now more encouraging than ever that something will be done to commence action to speed up work on the Gifton-Springerville road. Re. gently the Board of Supervisors ad- dressed a communication to Federal Mediator Davies at Washington, urg- ing him to confer with Arizona's sen ators and representatives in Congress, soliciting their importunities on the agrcultural department for speedy ac- tion on commencement work on this much needed road. With his usual activity when the interests of his state is involved, Senator Ashurst took the matter up at once.
 MT. Davies writes Supervisor W. H. Moon very encouraging letter, iu which he states that the Senator was so interested in the matter that he deemed it prudent to leave the affair exclusively with him, instead of plac- ing the matter before Senator Smith and Representative Hayden.
 Senator Ashurst is one of the most active and influential members of the upper house, and it can be safely pre- dicted that he will not let up until some action is taken by the depart ment.
 The benefits to be derived from the opening of this road are numerous, and we'll known to every one in this section. Especially is this highway desirable and beneficial at this time, when the country is at war and there is such a demand for timber and fuel, which can be supplied from the Blue Range forests if transportation can be had. The opening of the Cliff ton-Springerville highway will supply the roadway for transporting this es. sential material, and the benefits. to the public at large can not be dis. counted.
 Following is the letter from Federal Mediator Davies to Mr. Moon:
 q called on Senator Ashurst yes terday and found that he took such an interest in the road matter that am inclined to think 1t inadvisable to see Senator Smith or Congressman Hay den.
 ''I think it best to give Senator Ashurst clear road to show what he can do during the next ten days. If he should fail to arouse the necessary interest to secure action, it is more than likely that I will have to return here by the 23rd instant. I will therefore keep the other two letters for use if it should appear that the Senator has not met with the desired measure of success"
 Yours very truly,
 HYWEL DAVIES
 Since writing the above MT. Davies has returned to Washington on off cial business, and as he Is also inter- ested in the early commencement Of work on this highway, it is expected that he will do all possible to speed up matters with the department looA ing to pushing the preliminary ar engagements for an early commence. ment upon this important enterprise. .
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
RED GROSS DRIVE
 GOES OVER TOP
EVERY LOCALITY GOING GOOD
 WITH GOAL NOW PASSED AND SUBSCRIPTIONS STILL COMING.

The second Red Cross Drive for $100, ,000, 900 began last Monday morn ing. The localdrive was inaugnrated Monday, captains of the various dis tricts of the county were previously appointed at the meeting for this purpose on Tuesday night of last week.
 Monday morning the workers wers in the field early, and have been on the job continually all the week. The results reported is very gratifyina. and the indications are that the $10, 900 allotted to Greenlee county will be largely over-subscribed, perhaps doubled
 Figures will not be available until the close tonight, but early subscrip. tions indicate the quota is safe be. yond doubt, and now the only specu. lation is the amount of the excess subscriptions. At the close of busi ness Thursday night Clifton had ex. ceeded it's quota of $4,oO0 Report. from Duncan Wednesday stated that the. people of the valley town had gone beyond their quota of $1 900 by fifty per cent, and had already sub scribed $1,500 with the week only hall gone; Metcalf had reported it's quota of $1.000 over-subscribed 150 per cen, up to Thursday night, having $2,50t and of course Morenci, the banner district of the county, can be expect ed to maintain it's former reputation by rolling up handsome surplus The drive the first day showed collec tions amounting toss, 900 in that place with contributions coming in at the rate of $10 and $15 individual dona tions, and many such coming in daily Her surplus cannot be forecasted, but one need not be surprised if the Ret Cross funds from there will be equa to the whole quota allotted to tue county. When the final figures ars all in Clifton will not be far behind Morenci, for good work is being done by the managers of every district.
 The workers are finding few slacl CTS and pro-Germans among thos' who are enjoying the liberties of fire, America, and a careful memorandum Is being kept of all such, who will b, reported to the department of justic for investigation. A representativ of this department visited Cliftol right after the Liberty Loan drive and another will probably be her
 soon after these slackers are reporte'
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
Food Official Here

MT. Morrison from the State Food Administrators office at Phoenix, was in Clifton this week on official busi- ness. His mission here was for the purpose of instructing applicants in making out their applications for su- gar certificates, and he comes at the instigation of Food Administrator Ri- ordon to see that certificates are grant ed to proper persons. Under a recent ruling all manufacturers Of soft drinks and fountains where syrups are used, are compelled to have certificates in order to secure the required amount of sugar.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-05-24
BAKER, NEW SUPT.
 TEACHERSELECTED.
NAMES OF THOSE TEACHERS WHO WILL PRESIDE OVER THE GLASS ROOMS FOR THE ENsU. ING SCHOOL YEAR.

Recently we published an account of the April meeting of the board of trustees for the Clifton Public Schools. As stated all teachers had been reelected, but at that time many had not returned their signed con- tracts, and the names of the teachers were not given. Nor was the new superintendent then chosen, and the full faculty could not be named. How ever, the Copper Era has been able to secure list of all the teachers who have signed up. There yet arc several vacancies in the faculty, which will be filled later. The va- cancies are the English teacher and principal of the High School, manual training and domestic science teach CT, and the principal of the North Clifton School. These are the vacan- cies yet to be filled. Presumably tho trustees have applications under con sideration, which will be acted upon in the near future. The new super intendent of schools. MT. w. D. Baker, is splendid educator. He will take the place made vacant by Superintendent Davis not applying for reelection. MT. Davis is intimately acquainted with the new man who will take his place, and states he Is one of the best school men in Arizona. He comes to Clifton from the Bisbee- Warren district, where he has been connected with the schools of that vi- cinity. but previously was superin- +tendent of the public schools at Pres colt for some years. After leaving Prescott MT. Baker did special educa- tional work in California, and later returned to Arizona when he was cleo ted member of the faculty of the Bishee-Warren schools r <, Who .VviiI Teach. sN ! Following is list of those teachers who have been chosen, and the schools and grades to which they are likely to be assigned, all, of course. are subject to q change after the new superintendent has taken charge:
 Superintendent-W ID. Baker. st
 High SchooEPrincipal (to De elect ed) English. (to be elected) Conner cial, Edith Finley; Mathematics, Ma bel Carter; Languages, Edna Tuch. ock.
 Supervisors-Art, Marie Boehm: Music. K. R. Umleet; Manual Train ing. (to be elected): Domestic Sci. ence, (to be elected).
 South Clifton-Principal and SixsA Grade. W. P. Bright; Fifth Grade, Myrtle Tucker, Anna Houston; Four tn Grade, Emilia Berry; Fourth and Third Grades. Anna Hurley: Second Grade, Lue McDuffie: First Grade Augusta Griggs, vernice Misenheimer.
 North Clifton-Principal, to be cleo. ted; Fifth grade, Aida Berry; Fourth Grade. Carrie Young; Third Grade, Mabel Spann; Second Grade, Clara Armstrong; First Grade, Alice Con nor. Radah Meador, Sarah Carlton.
 Chase Creek-Principal and Thffd Grade. Mary Lilies; Second Grade, Es- ther Gregg. Pearl Shearer; Special. Anna Priest; First Grade, Lucy Sneed Louise Ewing, Grace Miller.
 shannon Hill-Principal and Fourth Grade, Ettie Young: Third Grade, Alta Fogal; Second Grade, Cecelia Krava; First Grade, Winnie Waiver. de.
 Seventh and Eighth Grades, Depart mental-Mabel Curran, Minnie Evans, Elizabeth McKeen
 Colored SchoolEJ. w. Allen.
 Big Lue, Mule Creek-Regina