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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26

Washington, July 20-The United
States armored cruiser San Diego was
sunk ten miles off Fire island at IL
O'Clock Friday morning at the entrance
to New York harbor. There is, be-
lieved to have been no loss of life.
A tank steamship arrived at quaran-
tine and reported it had 800 men
aboard. They are presumed to have
been rescued when the cruiser San
Diego was sunk.
Pending full investigation, the de-
partment is understood to have sent
out a warning to shipping to watch
out for possible submarines operating
along the American coast.
The San Diego is an armored
cruise of 1900 tons displacement
She was built in San Francisco in 1899
and carried a complement of lila of
ficers and men.
Aviator Sees Vessel Sink.
An aviator, flying along the Long
Island shore at the time the San
Diego was sunk, noticed the vessel
suddenly llSC anu was luSll uAhehI'l III
having an S. O. S. call sent out from
the wireless station on Fire island
according to unofficial reports from
civilians along the shore.
Civilians said that the aviator re-
ported nearly a thousand men ap-
peared to be struggling in the water
when he circled over the cruiser.
Soon after the S. O. S. call had been
sent out, seven or more vessels raced
to the scene and, circling around the
San Diego, began systematic search
for survivors. Hundreds of these were
taken aboard the rescue ships, which
included several tankers and one naval
vessel.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26
Coal Flows Like Water.

In a great steel works at Pittsburgh
powdered coal flows like water through
1900 feet of four-inch pipe under a
pressure of 40 pounds to the square
inch, and flows so rapidly that four
tons have been put through 55Ofoot
line in five minUteS.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26
Quits Trade 30 ) for Army.

Washington, July 20.-William 7.
Chantland of Iowa today resigned as
chief examiner for the federal trade
commission TO accept commission as
major of infantry in the army. He
formerly was senior colonel In tie
Iowa National Guard.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26
Ian Rattleshin Blows In

Tokyo, July 1.-THE japanese
tleship Kawachi, of 21,42O tons
nIacement, blew up and sank in IL
wanna bay, 80 miles northeast of n;
saki. on July II. Five hundred 10
hers of the crew lost their lives.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26
cuticura stops Itching.

The Soap to cleanse and Ointment to
soothe and heal most forms of itching,
burning skin and scalp affections.
Ideal for toilet use. For free samples
address, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
Is, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26

MIAMTEN BY the u. S. Government and
HnN ~ Business Men, young people
who are enthusiastic and ambitious to
prepare for the splendid opportunities
offered to commercial trained boys and
girls. Attend an institution that special
ICES in this work and can assist you to
good paying position. For full informa-
ton. write to the WINONA BUSINESS
COLLEGE, WINONA, MINNESOTA.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26
l. 5. CRUISER SUNK
OFF FIRE ISLAND;
CREW Of LIZA SAFE
San Diego Blown Up by U-Boat
or Mine.
800 TARs SAVED BY TANKER
Officer and Two Boats Crews Landed
Aviator Sees Warship Sinking
and Sends HeIp-Shipping is
Warned Against Enemy
Submarines.

Washington, July 20.-A total or
1,1S7 officers and men are known TO
have been saved from the armored
cruiser San Diego, which was sunk
off Fire island, New York. There
were no casualties and none was in
jured, according to latest advices TO
the navy department. Statements by
survivors who were landed on Fire
island said the San Diego was struck
by a torpedo on the port side OF the
vessel. The explosion blew up the
boilers and put the wireless out or
commission. A moment later the pow
der magazine exploded. The San
Diego fioated 15 minutes. Some OF
the seamen said they were sure they
saw a submarine and some said they
saw a shell hit it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-07-26
AS Usual.

'War doesn't change husbands
ruch, does it?" "No; mine loses his
collar button as usual"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
SPITBALL'S DAY IS
 OVER, SAYS TENER
Young Pitchers Are Advised to Learn Some Other Kind of Delivery
 to Succeed

New York, February 21-The end of the spitball is coming. John K. Tener, president of the National league, to- day issued a warning to young pitch CTS, advising them not to cultivate the use of the spitball, and indicating that 1t was only the matter of short time when it would be abolished.
 "Young pitchers starting to play professionally will find it to their ad- vantage not to cultivate the use of the spitball," said MT. Tener. 'Tt will also be advantageous to National league players using this form of de- livery to experiment as much as pos- sible with some other style of pitch. ing during the coming season. The spitball is a disgusting, unsanitary delivery, not likely to endure more than a few more seasons at the most All the members of the National league rules committee, Dreyfuss, Heydler and myself are strongly op- posed to it and favor its abolish ment."
 MT. Tenner said majority of Ma. tional league players still are un- signed, but asserted that the club owners would remain firm in their present position. as baseball conditions did not warrant the payment of larger, salaries to players
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Corbett's Daily Letter
 On Great Sport Topics
Ry JAMES J. CoRBETT

decided that discretion is the better part of valor," and from then on gave one of the best exhibitions of marathon ing that was ever seen in the ring. He did some fancy diving the like of winch never has been duplicated. Ana the bout became a burlesque.
 Wilson was in that ring for one pur- pose only--to last through the tour rounds. If he did, it meant something like $l2,000 for him. If he didn't, he got nothing but a beating. So, having tried conclusions twice with John l.. $ big right fist, the Englishman began to use his legs to keep him out or harms way
 As soon as John l.. would rush him, Wilson would side-step, duck or run, A half dozen times John L. figured that he had the Briton cornered and would swing a sledgehammer right. But al- ways Wilson either tucked out of the way before the blow reached it's tar get, or had dropped to the floor merely for the purpose of gaining time and taking brief rest on the canvas. Ev- cry miss made John l.. more furious than ever.
 Sullivan hit Wilson about dozen times during that fight, but he couldn't put him out. Every time they got into close quarters, Wilson would drop to the floor. He was on the canvas Il times in the first round and 10 times in the second round, seven times ln the third ad seven times Il the fourth. But John L. couldn't make him stay there.
 As the third began, Sullivan showed great weariness. His wild efforts to land a "haymaker" had used up his energy. The champion was out ot breath and tired in arms and legs But he kept after Wilson, urged on by his rage. John l.. landed several times dur ing that round, but the blows lacked their earlier steam and Wilson went down only to rise again.
 In the fourth John l.. used up the last ounce of his reserve in an effort to put out Wilson, But it was a vain sacrifice. Several time he had Wilson in clinch and tried to work in a kill- ing uppercut. But Wilson usually man aged to wriggle away or fall to the floor. Three of the seven times that Wilson went down in that round John L. fell on top of him. When the final gong rang Wilson was on his feet breathless, but smiling and unhurt while Sullivan was almost in a state of col lapse
 Immediately after that battle John l.. challenged Wilson to another fight over any route, but the canny Briton refused and, bundling up the big sum of money he had won, sailed for Eng land and lived happily ever after ward"
 The mere mention of Wilson's name from that day on was enough to throw John l.. into rage and he never fig gave the man who had made a monkey out of me-
 Gro be continued tomorrow)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
NEWSPAPER DAY AT bU0U SUNDAY
 s~s. Members of Local Press to Be Honored Guests at the Community Sing

Realizing the great assistance rendered by the Birmingham newspapers in mak- ing success of the community sings" Director Lawrence has made the fortieth sing" Press Day." and has invited all those connected with the three dailies to be the honored guests of the com murity singers next Sunday afternoon at Loew's Bijou.
 The programme for this occasion will be one of unusual interest, and will no doubt attract the same great throng as have the concerts given in the past
 Sol Caheen treasurer of the community music fund. is receiving checks and cash every day in response to the appeal made last Sunday for money enough to com plete the series of concerts at the Bijou. He has already gotten in enough to pay for the next three Sundays and feels sure other amounts will be given to make up the required sum.
 There remain eight more Sundays of the indoor series with an approximate expense of $500. As sufficient amount has been contributed to finance the next three Sundays only $500 remains to be collected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Stop Talking War Aims and Fight, for Life Is
 at Stake, States Milner

London, February 21.-ViscOunt Mill ner. member of the war cabinet, speak ing at Plymouth today. deprecated too much taIl& about war aims.
 "UntiI peace negotiations are renched," he said, tive fighting for our lives and the very existence of the free nations of western Eu- rope. As a result of the collapse of Russia, the military party of Germany is again firmly in the saddle. Doubt less many of the people of Germa any loathe the continuance of bloOdshed for mere aggression. but at present they arc quite pOwer1ess."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22

Note: This is the fifth chapter of series of articles which MT. Corbett is writing on John L. as I Knew Him." It relates many heretofore unpublished incidents In the life of the great war rior. The next instalment will appear tomorrow.
 Shortly after John L. Sullivan became the champion he took on John McDer- mott in Rochester and whipped him in three rounds. The next foe Was Jimmy Elliott and Jimmy went down before the Sullivan onslaught in the third round.
 Billy Madden, who was Sullivan's manager, about that time. declared that John L. could stop any man in four round. At once Tug Wilson, whose real name was Joe Collins, popped into view and hazarded the guess that Hi don't think e can stop me" Wilson tol- lowed up with disparaging remarks con corning Sullivan's skill as pugilist. The inevitable happened-John l.. agreed to meet him in a four-round contest.
 Wilson weighed in the neighborhood ot 155 pounds and was about 5 feet [ inches tall-a pigmy in comparison with the big champion. But Wilson, a Brit on, knew an awful lot about the box ing game, and had reputation for be- ing able to stand up under terrible punishment. Just the same, Sullivan was so confident that he could send the Englishman down and out in four rounds that he agreed to give him slO00 in the event of failure.
 cfs bi1e{ insisted that he must be given share of the gate receipts as well. This de- Inand was granted. In addition to this Wilson lured Harry Hill, warm admirer of Sullivan's into bet. Hill wagered $500 to s1Oe0 with Wilson that Sullivan would stop him within the four round period.
 Tremendous publicity was given to the contest and when the affair was staged in Madison Square Garden there was a crowd of 1o.O00 packed inside one of the greatest ever gathered ln the famous auditorium. The gate approximated S30,000
 Wilson's boosting about his own abil- ity and his scoffing statements con corning the mighty John l.. so angered the champion that he was like a wild bull when he entered the ring. With the first call of time the Bostonan rushed at Wilson but to his surprise was met with left on the nose. This maddened John l.. all the more and he rushed Wilson and cracked him on the head with a powerful right lander The Englishman dropped. But he was up again before the fatal count was reached. Once again John l.. smashed him on the jaw and Wilson took another flop. Arising to his feet, the Briton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
SOUTHERN BASEBALL ASSOCIATION ID
 MEET IN ATLANTA
Representatives of Practi-. cally All Clubs Are AL ready on Scene for
 Spring Pow-Wow

Atlanta, Ga., February 21-The eight Southern Association of Baseball clubs will convene here tomorrow to make if nal plans for the approaching season.
 Several matters of importance is sched- uled to come before the gathering. Chief among these will be the adoption of a playing schedule. The schedule com mittee met at Memphis about two weeks ago and arranged a schedule calling for 140 games and planned that the season should open on Thursday, April Is. It was believed tonight that the commit tees recommendations would be adopted with a few changes brought about by transferring q few games to meet certain local conditions.
 Another item of importance to come be- fore the meeting is the method of collect ing the war tax as prescribed by the gov ernment. Sentiment tonight seemed to indicate the Southern association would adopt the plan that has been worked out by the major leagues
 Representatives from practically every club in the league had already arrived tonight for the meeting.
 Atlanta, February 21.-(Special.)-Pr dent K. H. Baugh, of the Southern league, Secretary Colsson of the Mo- bile club President Heinemann and Manager Dobbs of New Orleans, arc the moguls gathered here, in addition to the Atlanta officials in advance ot the annual spring meeting of the South ern league tomorrow.
 The other moguls are expected on early morning trains. Those who will be here in addition to those members, are President Cantrell and Manager Finn of Chattanooga; President Alien and Manager Elberfeld of Little Rock, President Smith and Manager Moies- worth of Birmingham; President Shrop- shire and Secretary Haury of Nashvilie; Manager Flaherty of Mobile; Secretary Watkins and Manager Barger of Mein- phis.
 There will be many changes in the committees proposed schedule, changes that will benefit the individual clubs in choice dates during added attractions in their home cities.
 The collection of the war tax the paying of $50 to the visiting club when ever a game is postponed for any cause, and the provision for the playing off a game not played in che final appear ance of a club in one city in the city of the other club. if they have another series there, with the ratification of the umpirical staff. are the other mat ters to be discussed by the moguls
 Every one of the moguls look for a most successful season, and a most harmonious meeting. It is said that no one has an ax to grind and what new rules are made. will be for the bet torment of the league as whole.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
ANDREW MACK IN MOLLY DEAR" AT JEFFERSON THEATRE Romantic Spirit of Ireland Dominates Fascinating
 Play Here for Four
 Performances

Andrew Mack, whose name is insep- arable from plays in which the roman tic spirit of the Emerald Isle is doml- nant and which are filled with haunt ing melodies, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with matinee Thursday It is two years since Mack was last seen in a play Of this type and for his reappearance the popular actor has selected new play from the pen of Cecil B. DeMille, entitled Mol ly Dear" It was wise selection, from all accounts as it provides MT. Mack with vehicle that displays to admira- ble advantage his powers as an actor of strong dramatic situations, as well as his unrivalled capacity for light comedy. The author has given him the role of a rollicking, fun-loving tram bandit, who has escaped the long arms of the law on this side of the ocean, He traces him to a lonely fishing village on the west coast of Ireland and incl dentally follows up the clues of mur- der that has taken place in that Vii cinity. With all the admiration of an Irshman for the charms of the fair sex. he falls in love with pretty col leen, who reveals to him that her broth CT is the slayer whom the police are seeking. Here the dramatic portion Of the story begins. The detective man. ages to find sufficient evidence to jus tify the killing, frees the brother and wins the girl. How 1t is done is the charming part of the story, and to tell it here would spoil the interest of those who will see Molly Dear amid the rugged grandeur of the Connemara mountains. Rollicking. Irish humor bright wit of kind that leaves no sting behind and quaint, interesting characters that fill the scenes of the play and amnaket shrdlu etaoetaoini play and make an entertainment that has few equals. :.
 MT. Mack has always made his songs feature of his performances and Tn Molly Dear'' will introduce several of his latest compositions, among which will be, It's a Long, Long Way to My Own Home Town and "Tis You, Only You, That I Love-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Liberty Bonds Showing
 Strength on Exchange

New York. February 21.-Liberty bonds showed sudden burst of strength in the stock market today. The second As advanced 1.10 per cent and the first 4s O.G4 per cent during the first hour of trading. bringing them both us to the quotation of 97.o0 the first time they have been sold on the same basis for months.
 Reports that the next liberty loan may be on AZ per cent basis and allowing convertibility of the present issues were given as the reason for the advance The 3las also strengthened moderately. Later both the first and second As ex- tended their gains to 97.4o and APP. re- spectively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
MILLER HOME FROM
 TRAINING STATION

Robert H. Miller, private, United States marine corps, from the training station. Paris Island, s. O., is here on furlough visiting home folks and friends for few days. Private Miller advises that he has experienced some wonderful experiences for the last few months since he enlisted in the marine corps.
 He also has made expert rifleman which means s per month more on his base pay; also states that there is about 4000 men in training at the above sta- tion at this times and all are well pleased with conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Rector of St. Andrews
 Church Accepts Call

The Rev. Winner S. Poynor, rector at St. Andrews Episcopal church. has re- signed to accept call to St. Johns church. Florence, S. c. MT. Poynor will preach his last sermon Sunday and will leave next week with his family for a two weeks vacation with his family before resuming his new du- ties.
 Mir. Poynor has made many friends in Birmingham and the announcement of his resignation will be received with regret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Income Tax Drive Will
 Commence Monday
Only Ten Per Cent of Persons Liable to Tax Have Made Report, Is
 Statement

The big drive for the filing of all in- come tax records will begin in Alabama and Mississippi Monday The drive in Birmingham will be opened by speech by John D. McNeel, collector of inter- nal revenue, in the federal courtroom Monday night.
 While a good many of Birmingham citizens have filed the necessary papers, it is estimated that only about 10 per cent of those liable to this tax have made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
February Meeting to Be Held Wednes- day-All Civic Bodies Invited
By BRIGGS

The Chamber of Commerce will hold it's February meeting Wednesday night, February 27, at 8 o'clock in the audito- rum: of the Chamber of Commerce. This will be the first meeting of the organi- zation since the installation of President A. c. Crowder and an interesting pro- gramme has been arranged for the oc- casion.
 All civic organizations will be asked to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and see what this organization is doing and what they are planning to do this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Flowers Convicted

J. Morgan Flowers was convicted by jury in Judge H. P. Hefins division of the criminal court yesterday on a charge of violating the prohibition laws.
 The case was an appeal from the city courts. The fine assessed by the jury was $50, to which six months at hard labor on the county roads was added by Judge Heflin. An appeal was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
ALL-DAY PRAYER
 FOR THE SOLDIERS

The Rev. pr. J. A. Bryan. pastor. announces that there will be all-day prayer meeting at the Third Presby- terian church, corner Avenue c and Twenty second street. today. It will begin at a. m. and continue until 8 D. m.
 At this service prayers will be of- fered for the American boys in the training camps and for the forces of the army and navy at the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Counterfeit Warning Issued

Washington. February 2l.-Warning of a poorly executed counterfeit of the s silver certificate was issued today by w. H. Moran, chief of the secret serv- ice. It Is of the 1899 series with check letter omitted and the signatures of the register and treasurer indecipherable. It Is easily detected as counterfeit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22

report, and it is an endeavor to reach
 the other 90 per cent that this drive is being launched The blanks may be had
 at the Federal building every day, and beginning Monday up until as late as 10 o'clock each night,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-22
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Co. Of Detroit, Mich
 Az of December 31, 1917


 Real estate ....................$ 1O2,967.95| Loans real estate 10,389 ,464. .91 Collateral loans ......................... 5OO.OO! Bonds ........................ 1O5,OOO.OOl Cash in banks and office 4Q1 1,843.2Ol Net outstanding and deferred premiums 134,23O.8 Loans to poicyholders s............. 81,O73. .66 Interest due and accrued .............. 176,77512l Due from other companies ............ 2,805.83 Total admitted .............s s13,194,66l 50
 LIABILITIES
 Reserve fund $11, SOY 9o7 82 Premiums and interest paid in advance 32,1O3.17 lnstallment policies not yet due 43,891.T Other policy claims .................... 89,81835 Accrued taxes expenses, etc. .:........ 42,2O8 52 Reserved for policy dividends 278,576O6 Capital paid up in cash 250,0OOO0 Surplus over all liabilities 650,155.87 Total liabilities .................$1 13,194, ,66l 50
 GEO. S OBEAR & SON, General Agents .
 Birmingham, Ala.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-08

Shall we take the bread from the
children and give it to the dogs
Shall we do without bread on our ta-
oies while the brewers are consuming
4'5 million bushels of good grain each
month in the manufacture OF beer ?
This subject will be discussed by the
pastor at the Presbyterian church to
morrow morning at IL o'clock. In the
evening Judge j. w. Maloney who has
recently returned from the east Will
tell of the meeting Of the general as
sembly and Mr.. Snyder will preach q
short sermon. Sunday school 10 a.
M, Young peoples meteing, 7 p. m
Mrs. Dickson of Portland will sing
at the morning service.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-06-08
HURC III E S |
Daptislt.

Mr.. Penland win give YOU d cor,
dial welcome at the Bible school
Which meets at $3.50. After some
weeks of absence on account of sick
ness the pastor will occupy the pull
put at II O'Clock. The B. T.. p. u,
WIN meet at o'clock AT o'clock
Mr. Hubell, who very kindly offered
to relieve the pastor from the second
service will bring his congregation
oyer to the Baptist church and preach
the sermon. The male quartet will
sing.