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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-28

GIRLS WANTED - Learners paid
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Harrisburg Apparel Co.. Third Floor,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Ale1 E. Walker Is Slated
 For ReserUe Bank Manager

Alex E. Walker. state bank examiner, has been agreed upon for manager of the new federal reserve branch bank in Birmingham, according to information received in Birmingham yesterday.
 The board of directors of the Atlanta bank will elect three of the five direc- tors of the Birmingham bank, one of whom shall be manager, while the two other members of the Birmingham board will be elected by the federal reserve board in Washington
 Gossip among those who are taking special interest in the organization of the new bank here discloses that the position of manager of the new bank is a mans size 1ob and will require great deal of hard. careful and pains taking detail work. It also requires a man who is thoroughly familiar with the practical workings of the banking industry in this territory.
 The new reserve bank in Birming- ham is to be located in the old Jeffer- son County bank, but no date has yet been set for the opening. In fact, it is understood that 1t has not yet been definitely decided just what territory the bank will cover. The main cause of delay, however, will be the matter of getting necessary printing. A great many special forms have to be pre- pared and printed and this will require considerable time No one seems to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
PERSONALS

Mrs. M. F. Mixer and children, who for the past month have been the guests of MT. and Mrs w. c. Baty. have returned to their home at Decus, Texas.
 Prof. R. A. Miclle left today for q visit to his son. Gerald St Claire Nickle who is q cadet at the West Point Military academy, West Point. N. Y.
 Mrs. F R. Fountain will leave Sun- day for Savannah, where she will be the guest of her sister who will ac- company her to Tybee Beach,
 Miss Amy Bryant and Miss Ruby Ingram. two of the graduates from the Bessemer High school, left today for Montevallo. where they will att tend school during the summer.
 Mrs. Louis Berkovits and mother. Mrs. sam Lefkovits, arrived today from San Antonio Texas. where they have been the guests of Lieut.. Berkovits, who is stationed at that place.
 Herbert Etheridge was awarded the prize ham at the affair given by the local council of defense at vne Lewis Drug store. MT. Etheridge donated the ham to the ladies in charge to further Increase their fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

ship is about 50 per cent greater than it's gross tonnage. but in passenger vessel is less because the space is or- cupied by passenger accommodations. The former German liner Vaderia4d. now the Levathan, has a gross ton mage of 54,000 tons. but d supercaTgo deadweight capacity of only about 3000 tons, which illustrates why in dealing with all types of ships, gross tonnage or the actual size, regardless of the space allotted to cargo has been chosen internationally as more truly indi- cative of the size of fleet.
 There has been a steady increase in new ships this year. the May tonnage being three times as great as the Janu- ary tonnage. In the first month ct 1918 there were 57 ships of 64.795 tons given official numbers. In February S4 ships of 117.601 gross tonnage were numbered, March saw notable jump in the tonnage production of small ships, numbers being awarded to 23s, the tonnage aggregating 147,145. The record in April was 165 ships of 1G3,- o50 tons, and in May 1855 ships of io4.- AGA tons
 In single month this year the American merchant fleet had seen q growth almost as phenomenal as dur ing the first year of the European war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
USE ACCEPTANCES ID HANDLE COTTON Manufacturers and Planters Addressed by Harding. Form $5,OOO,0OO Cor
 p0ration

New York, June s.-Cotton manufac- turers and planters, meeting here to- day. decided to organize a $5,o0o.00C company to be known as the American Cotton Acceptance corporation. in order to make raw cotton payments more liquid by the use of bankers accept ances. instead of sight drafts This method of payment was advocated here recently at the annual conven- ton of the National Association of Cot ton Manufacturers.
 Former United States Senator Theo- dore E. Burton, president of the Mer- chants National Bank of New York, presided today, and w. P. c. Harding of Washington, governor of the federal reserve board, made an address in which he is said to have approved the plan It was said that William G.. McAdoo. secretary of the treasury. was expected soon to issue formal state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
STEADY GROWTH OF | AMERICAN SHIPS |S | HIGHLY CRATE TING
During First Five Months of Year Total of 629 New
 Vessels Registered

Washington. June s.-The steady growth of the American merchant marine in all classes of vessels was revealed today for the first time<since the war began in statistics from the department of commerce. showing that in the first five months of this year have been invoked in this country and officially numbered by the bureau of navigation total of 629 vessels of 6s7,055 gross tons.
 The merchant fleet of the United States now amounts to approximately 10. .000, 900 gross tons. not including merchant craft under control of the army and navy as transports and sup ply ships At the beginning of Janu- ary 2C.742 merchant vessels of 9,SdS,- PA gross tons were flying the Stars and Stripes on trips across the Atlantic with food and munitions. into the Caribbean and Pacific with American products for foreign customers and oh the lakes and rivers of this country as part of the nations domestic trans portation system.
 This tremendous fleet is second only to the merchant tonnage oi N4 SAe AA q tain It includes all the new vessels built under the direction of the ship ping board and thousands, Of other ships, smaller in individual tonnage but greater in aggregate carrying capacity. which play so large part iH commerce and the maintenance Of | favorable balance of trade.
 All merchant vessels are required ny law to register with the bureau oi navigation of the department of com merce and to receive an official idensi- tication number before being permitted to fly the American flag. The number is awarded when the finished ship is measured for the gross tonnage ca- pacity. which is the content of the shlE in terms of 100 cubic feet and the in- ternationally accepted method of ex- pressing size The shipping board building almost exclusively cargo ships, has adopted deadweight tonnage as the medium of computing new ton mage. deadweight capacity being the actual weight of cargo and bunkci coal which can be carried.
 The deadweight tonnage of cargo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
ENSLEY ELKS WILL
 OBSERVE FLAG DAY
Mrs. D. A. EchOIs. Will Make Patriotic Address-Mu-
 sical Programme

The programme for the annual ob- servance of Flag Day by Ensley lodge No. 9S7, Benevolent and Protective Or der of Elks of the United States, has been completed and an unusually en- tertaining evening is anticipated by those invited Preceding the pro- gramme, which will be gwen in the ballroom of the Elks' club, on Avenue D, a parade will be given through the downtown streets, headed by the T. c. | band. which will later give several selections in the club rooms. The pro- gramme follows:
 '.Star-Spangled Banner" Keller's or chestra; introductory exercises, officers of the lodge; invocation, Rev. Claude orear; song, Excelsior" (Balfe), T. C. l. chorus; History of the Flag" Brother J. w Davenport; song, Well Never Let the Old Flag Fall" Mrs. H.. J. Kribs;. altar service, esquire and of ficers; "Elks' Tribute to the Flag" Brother James B. Burgin; Somewhere in France Arthur Thomas; patriotic address, Mrs b. A. Echols; Keep the Home Fires Burning" T. c. I. male chorus; "America," audience.
 A social hour will follow the pro- gramme, of which dancing will be the main feature; Keller's orchestra fur nishing the music. The Elks' ladies committee will serve refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
NEWS OF BESSEMER
MISS BERNEY GILLEN. corrs.ponden.

Bessemer. June S.-(Special.) )--Littie Nelle furnace No. of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company was blown in yesterday. This furnace has been idle for sometime, but was blown in for the purpose of znaking a special product of hot recarbonizing metal to be sent to the Ensley steel mill This metal will be hauled in ladies while hot
 The No. furnace of the same company was blown out last night for repairs It is understood that the work of refining this furnace will be started immediately and when blown in again it will make five furnaces in this city running in full blast.
 The local exemption board has called seven men of the causal list to report at the board on June 14 for instructions prior to being sent to training camp on June 15.
 The National Steel Products company, which was formed to manufacture pat ents of R. s. Bohanan, of Ensley. has sold practically all of it's stock, which amounted to s150,000 It is understood that this company will build it's plant in this city, but as yet no definite site has been selected. The company will manufacture excavating rails and num- Der of other rail appliance and steel cast. ings.
 A tax sale will be held Tuesday, June Il, and all property upon which tax has not been paid will be sold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
THOUSANDS VIEW
 ECLIPSE OF SUN
About Seven- -Eighths of Sun Was
 Covered at Fullest Point

'Old Sol' tucked his head and hid his face from the populace of Birming- ham yesterday, while thousands over the city might be seen squinting from behind smoked glass endeavoring to catch him in the act The eclipse started about o'clock last night and Ireached its fullest point about 6:45. The moon was the cause of the whole trouble. crossing the path of the sun at the Slow pace of approximately 5000 miles per hour. During the time that MT. Moon was having his day. the stars took advantage of the absence of their rival and could be quite easily seen during the middle of the eclipse.
 At the fullest point of the eclipse, in ! this section of the country approxi-
 mately seven-eighths of the ertre sur
 face of the sun was hidden completely
 l from view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
NEARLY DIED
 OF PELLAGRA
Used to Pray She'd Pass Away. But
 Happy Now She's Cured

Mrs. Bama Jacobs. Garnsey, Ala,
 writes: q was constant sufferer from
 that dreadful pellagra for four long
 years. My case seemed beyond my doc tors reach and in July. 1910. he said he could do no more for me. I would even find myself praying to die. I suffered so much. Finally my husband ordered a trial of Baughn's Pellagra Treatment
 and in three weeks l could see great change and am well today. say to all
 Take Baughn's Treatment and be cured
 for my case was bad and or long stand
 ing"
 could say, except this We can cure peilagra and will undertake to cure any case, no matter how long standing
 on basis of refunding the money. if we fail to effect cure. TO get informed on the subject write today for Baughns big booklet on pellagra. sent free. Write American Compounding Com pany, Box 2014, Jasper. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
COMMUNITY SINGS

The community sings in this city are increasing in popularity each Sunday and an attractive programme has been
 arranged for this Sunday by B. L. M- chaelson, director A large number of benches were donated by the city, which will accommodate about 500 The pro-
 gramme to be rendered at this time is
 as follows: Doxology; America every body; song, Battle Hymn of the Re public" solo, selected, Mir. Crawford
 Somewhere a Voice Is Calling soloist Miss Marion Neal, assisted by the Choral society; My Old Kentucky Home. ' everybody; four-minute talk Last Rose of Summer everybody; "Old Black Joe = everybody; chorus. selected by the Choral society; God Save Our Men, everybody; benedction. The public is cor
 dially invited to attend and assist in
 the singing, which starts promptly at |5 o'clock at the city park.
 The members of the Cotillon club were delightful hosts last evening when they entertained their young lady friends, and a number of visitors. at dance at the Woodmen hall on Third avenue. The hall was attractively decorated for the occasion in national colors, while music was furnished by an orchestra.
 During the intermissions delicious fruit punch was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

shopper the dancer, the foot traveller, the man in the office, the clerk in the store, the worker in the shop, have today, in this great discovery. "Gets-It, the one sure. quick relief from all corn and callus pains-the one sure, painless remover that makes corns come off as easily as you would peel banana. It takes two seconds to apply "Gets-1t;" it dries at once. Then walk with pain less joy, even with tight shoes. You know your corn will loosen from your toe-peel it off with your fingers Try 1t, corn sufferers, and you'll smile!
 "Gcts-It," the guaranteed. money back corn-remover, the only sure way. costs but a trifle at any drug store. M'f'd by F. Lawrence & Co, Chicago, Ill.
 Sold in Birmingham and recom- mended as the worlds best corn remedy by Eugene Jacobs Drur Store and Gale Drug company (two stores) BOT First avenue and Pratt Station. Pratt City. Ala Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Judson o. Wilson Held
 For Investigation

Alleged tc have sold draft age men and those expecting to enter military service frauGulent diplomas" from the "Wlson Institute of Pharmacy, of Bir- n,inghanl, Alabama Judson Ora Wilson, who claims to be a physician, is now in the county jail awaiting a more com plete investigation by the department of justice.
 l.. K. Henna. of the department of justice. made the arrest Wilson is said to have cofne to the this city from Newton, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
White Boy Injured

Paul Samya, a1o-year-old white boy, was struck by a truck at First avenue and Twentieth street yesterday morn ing at 9:30 o'clock, and somewhat seri- ously injured. Dr. Elkourie rendered medical attention to the boy irnmedi- ately, after which he was removed to the residence of his parents, 300 North Fortieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5s1

of the allies The grand march was led by pr. A S. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. w. D. Taylor. while martial music was rendered by an orchestra. The march was led to the extreme end of the pa- vilion and the crowd saluted the huge American flag which was suspended at that point.
 During the evening a splendid four minute talk was made by George Ross and in the intermission of the dances a goat which was the Bessemer SOL diers' mascot. was raffled off. The goat, which created much amusement, was won by Dr. J. E. Deadman of Bir- mingham, while the cake which was also raffled off at this time was won by 0. A. Hathaway. Cakes and sand wiches were sold during the evening and a sum of $400 was realized by the affair wnich will go to the treasury of the woman's committee of the National Council of Defense. The dance committee was composed of Mrs. w. D. Taylor. chairman; Mrs. Monroe Lesser. Mrs. J. c. Berry and Mrs A. S. Fitzpatrick This committee was as sisted by a number of the members of the council.
 The Bessemer Red Cross chapter held splendid meeting yesterday at large supply of wool was on hand and was distributed. as we'll as a good amount of other materials. Many knitted garments were turned in and quantities of hospital supplies. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday and all members are urged to be pres ent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Douglas Campbell Injured

Goldendale. Wash. June s.-Prof. w. w. Campbell of Lick observatory. at Mount Hamilton, Cal, who is here to study the phenomena of today's solar eclipse, received cablegram from France today. stating that his son. Lieut. Douglas Campbell, an American avia- tor, was slightly wounded. Campbell Is the first "Americanf ace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

From the San Francisco Chronicle. That dog is exactly like his master. ? How is that2"
 When he attaches himself to per son, 1t is exceedingly difficult to shake him off,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Bessemer Takes Third
 Game from Fairfield

Bessemer defeated Fairfield yester- dav in a snappy contest, featured pS 4ha darine base running of the Besse- mer club and the heavy hit.ihs v. both teams Vines pitched great pan up until the last few innings, when Fairfield scored two runs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
PERSONAL

Chester c. Sandman. left yesterday for New Yerk, where he will talv a three weeks course in social welfare work
 On his return he will devote the summer months to work in the military training | f.ar, pS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

Summary: Two-base slts, SV"eH' Bumgardner, Gil1iland, Denny. Sessions Three-base hits. Hodge, Stevenson. Stolen bases, Harris, Sewell G1ililand- Sacrifice hit, Little. Struck out Hodge 6. Vines 1. Bases on balls, Hodge |, Vines l. Hit by pitched ball, Gllllland (Vines) Umpire, McDermont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
PATRIOTIC BALL

The patriotic bali which was given at the West Lake pavilion last night by the members of the National Coun cil of Defense proved a success in every way. The hall was artisticails9 decorated in national flags and flags
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
FLAG RAISING
Judge Brandon to Make Patriotic Ad
 dress at Docena Today

Jndge William w. Brandon. candidate for the democratic nomination for gover- nor, will address a meeting at Docena, Jefferson county, today, the occasion be- ing flag raising by patriotic citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Stop Corn Agony
 In Four Seconds

Use "Gets-It"-See Corns Peel Off!
 The relief that "Gets-It' gives from corn -pains--the way it makes corns and calluses peel off painlessly in one piece--is one of the wonders of the world. The woman in the home, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

dence, So5 Twenty fifth street. yesterday afternoon at 5:3O O'clock, with interment at Oakland.
 The remains of Mrs. Lettie Brewer, wife of James Brewer. who died at the family residence, 1410 Avenue F. were shipped to Altoona yesterday afternoon by Echols & Angwfn.
 Willie Mulligan. of Vivian, died yes terday morning after a short illness. Funeral services will be held from St. Anthony's Catholic church Monday morn ing at 10 o'clock. The young man was 2S years old and had lived most of his life in Wylam, going to Sheffield some time ago. where he was taken ill. He leaves a widowed mother.
 Funeral services over Roland orwold Williams, the 21-month-old child of MT and Mrs. Bigner J. Williams, will be held from the family residence 26l1 Ave nue E, this afternoon. Interment Will follow at Elmwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
CHURCH MUSICALE

A muS1CdI6 WILL De given dt eHS Plunket Memorial church in Fairfield Tuesday evening, at which time some of the best talent of the district will be heard Miss Edna Chapman, whose so- prano voice has been heard often dur ing her former visits in Ensley, will give several selections. A male quartet will also be heard in several numbers. The concert will begin at S:l5. The public is invited.
 The Sunday school of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church will have Childrens Day exercises at 10 o'clock this morning in the main au- ditorium. The service will be patriotic and songs and class exercises as well as individual rectations will be given by the pupils. Following the pro- gramme Rev. L. E. Brubaker, the pas tor will talk to the juniors on Hitting the Curved Balls
 --nv~ladies of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church will serve ice cream on the church lawn Wednesday from to o'clock. In connection with this an apron bazaar will be held.
 Circle No. 2 of the EnsIey Method ist Missionary society will meet Mon- day afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. George Byrum.
 The Ensley Commercial club will meet Monday evening when q dele gation of women will appear in the in terest of the Ensley schools, Matters of importance will come up and the members and public are invited
 Funeral services over Lee A. Move. young son of MT and Mrs. John T. Move were held from the family resi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

be held Sunday afternoon at o'clock
 from the Brighton Baptist church. the
 Rev. M. K. Thornton officiating. assist
 ed by the Rev. Mir. Niager, pastor of the Brighton Baptist church Interment Will follow at Brighton cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
"A WnMAN,S HONOR

The play which was presented at Johns several weeks ago will be repeated on Tuesday evening, June Il, at the Johns Methodist church, for the benefit of the Red Cross chapter at that place. The play, "A Woman's Honor, was much appreciated at It's initial ap- pearance, and the committee in charge
 is anxious that large crowd be pres ent at this time. The cast. which was considered splendid, will be the same, with the exception of Mir. Fixes role. which will be taken by A M. Bear, MT. Fike has gone to Camp Sevier, s. C.. with the Bessemer contingent, which left the last of May.
 The Rev. I. F. Swallow, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will fill his pulpit on Sunday. At the Il o'clock service he will take for his subject, Abraham and the Messengers while in the evening he will preach on 'Esau. ' The public is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
SONG SERVICE

A song service will be rendered Sun day evening by the choir of the First Methodist church at S:30 o'clock at the church. The following programme has been arranged: Processional; Onward, Christian Soldiers choir; hymn, 'srhe Star -Spangled Banner" prayer; anthem, '.'rhe Earth Is the Lords (Steape); duet, Tn the Cross of Christ I Glory" Howe), Miss Maude Buck and Hode Eastman; quartet ~"Battle Hymn of the Republic ' Miss Marion Neal, Miss Mary Lovett. B. l.. Michaelson and D. B. McClesky: i: organ solo, Mrs. G. B. Hollinsgworth: i: solo, 'Be Thou My Guide" IowelD. Hode Eastman; anthem. Sing Aloud Unto God" (Peace); duet, Dream of Para disc (Gray}, Mrs. W. B. Rue and Mrs. James Wright; solo, "Oh, Dry Those Tears (Roma), Mrs. Cecil Cowan; duet, Peace to This Sacred Dwelling (Smithl. Mrs. Robert Sttirdiyant and B. L.. Mi chaeison; solo, Gloria" (Peccia), D. B. McCleskey; quartet and chorus, 70 Come Let Us Sing Decevee), Mrs w. B. Rue, Mrs James Wright, MT Crawford and MT. McCleskey; hymn, America" benediction.
 Funeral services over the remains of Miss Lillian Mason, who died yesterday morning at St vincent's hospital, will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
E1nwER MIssION DAY

Mrs. N. L. Elliott was hostess to the Fairview Woman's Christian Temperance union Friday afternoon, at which time Flower Mission Day was observed. The members favorite flowers were given n response to roll call An interesting fea- ture of the programme was a piayiet' "The Mission of the Flowers" by hve characters, representing Charity, Wealth Literature, Purse and Generosity Each member gave her faYorite scripture verse: Americas Drink Bill was give. by Mrs. Beeson; Every Gram or " neat s soldier" Mrs. D. H. Griffith; song, ..rsringing in the Sheayes' Ices and war cookies were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
CHURCH NOTES

First Methodist church, Rev. Clauoe Orear, pastor. Morning toplc, ne Love of This World" evening" Mou- ern Job and His Comforters'
 First Raptist church, Rev. A. K. wright. pastor Morning topic, over the Top at Hot Springs evening, "ooeo- fence to the Vision. ,7
 First Presbyterian church, Rev. J. E, Hixson. Morning topic, ''-he tathernooe of God" followed by congregauonal meet ing: evening, The Minister, followed ps farewell reception for MT. and Mrs. in'A- son. Tan nox nastor. Morning topic The Roy altv of Service" evening, fhe Keys to the Kingdom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09
Dangerous Trait

ment advocating the acceptance plan as a war measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-09

think that it will be possible to have the bank open here in less than thirty days