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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-24
"Over the Top
By An American Ssldler
Whe Went
ARTHUR GUY EhPEY
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SYNOPSIS.
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CHAPTER t-Fired by the news OF the
sinking OF the Lusitania by n German
submarine, Arthur Guy Empey, an Amsrl.
can. leaves his Office In Jersey City and
goes 10 England where he anliEts In the
British army,
Tag Empey volunteer for Immediate ssrv.
ice and soon finda himself IN rest billets
somewhere In France" where he nrst
makes the aeouaintanes OF the syer-pres'
ent "cooties.
CHAPTER III-Empsy attends his tlrs,
church services at the front while a Ger.
man Fokker circles oversize congregation.
CHAPTER ly-Empey's command goes
into the front-line trenches and 10 under
tire for the first time,
CHAPTER V-Empsy learns to adopt
the motto OF the British Tommy, III you
are going to get Il, yon'h got IL, % never
worry"
CHAPTER vI-Baek IN rest blliets. En-.
pey gets his frat experience As q mess
orderly.
CHAPTER vII-Empsy learns how the
British soldiers are fed.
CHAPTER vIII-Baek In the front-lins
trench. Empsy sees his frs' friend OF the
CHAPTER Ix-Empey makes his fret
visit 10 q dugout In suicide Ditch"
CHAPTER X-Empey learns what con-
stitutes q days work" In the front-uns
trench.
CHAPTER xr-Empsy goes "ovsr shs
top for the frst time In charge on the
German trenches and 10 wounded by
bayonet thrust
CHAPTER NrT-Empey Joins the sui
eide club as the bombing squad is called
CHAPTER XIII-Each Tommy gets IN
official hxth.
CHAPTER xIv-Empey helps. dig sr
advanced trench under German IRE.
CHAPTER Nv-on listening post" In
No Mans Land.
CHAPTER XvI-Two artillerymen put
one over on Old Pepper. their regimsnta
commander.
CHAPTER XvII-Empsy has narrow ee.
cape while on patrol duty In No Msn
Land.
CHAPTER XvIII-Back In rest billets
Empey writes and stages farce. eotneos
CHAPTER XIX-soldiers have many
ways to amuaa themselves while on theii
own"
CHAPTER xX-Empey volunteers fol
machine gun service and goes back intS
the front line trenches.
CHAPTER xxf-Empey again goei
'over the top" In a charge which coat hia
company II killed and II wounded
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-24

he never gave rs an hours rest. Our
reputation rs machine gunners was al
stake: We tried various ruses to locate
and put this gun out Of action, but
each one proved to be failure, and
Fritz became a worse nuisance than
ever. He was getting fresher and more
careless every day. took NIL kinds Of
liberties with us-thought he was In
vlncible.
Then one Of our crew got brilliant
idea and we were oil enthusiastic to
put II to the test.
Here was his scheme:
When firing my gun, I was to play
my tune, and Fritz, no doubt, would
fall for 1t. try TO initiate me as an
added insult. This gunner and two
others would try. by the sound. to To-
cate Fritz and his gun. After having
got the location. they would mount
two machine guns In trees, In little
clump Of woods to the left Of our ceme-
terry, and while Fritz was In the middle
Of his lesson, would open up and trust
to luck. BY our calculations, 1t would
take at least week to pull of the
stunt.
II Fritz refused to swallow our bait,
II would be impossible to locate his
special gun, and that's the one we were
after, because they all sound alike, q
slow pup-pup-pup.
Our prestige was hanging by a
thread. In the battalion we had to en-
dure oil kinds of insults and fresh re-
marks as to our ability In silencing
Fritz. Even to the battalion that Ger
man gun was sore spot.
Next day, Fritz opened up as usual
I let him fire away for a while and
then butted In with my "pup-pup-pup-
pup-pup-pup." kept this up quite q
while, used two belts Of ammunition.
Fritz had stopped firing to listen. Then
he started in; sure enough, he had
fallen for our game, his gun was trying
to initiate mine, but, at first he made a
horrible mess of that tune. Again I
butted in with q few bars and stopped.
Then he tried to copy what ] had
played. He was a good sport ali right,
because his bullets were going away
over our heads, must have been firing
into the air. commenced to feel
friendly towardshim.
This duet went on for fve days.
Fritz was a good pupil and learned
rapidly, in fact, got better than his
teacher. I commenced to feel Jealous
When he had completely mastered the
tune, he started sweeping the road
again and we clicked 1t worse than
ever. But he signed his death warrant
by doing so, because my friendship
turned to hate. Every time he fired he
played that tune and we danced.
The boys in the battalion gave us
the "Hai 'Ha |" They weren't in or
our little frameup.
The originator of the ruse and the
other two gunners had Frltz's location
taped to the minute; they mounted
their two guns, and also gave me tht
range. The next afternoon was set fol
the grand finale.
Our three guns. with different eleva
tions, had their fire SO arranged, that
opening up together, their bullets
would suddenly drop on Fritz like
hailstorm.
About three the next day, Fritz start
ed ''pup-pupping" that tune. ] blew
sharp blast onaa whistle, 1t was the sig
nal agreed upon; we turned loose ant
Continued on page 8
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-24

Are you going to sack or bulk
your grain? We can SUPPLY
you with sacks at 80 cents,
with a nine cent differential
making your sack cost you
about 10 cents.
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Continued on page 8
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-24

If you are going to bulk your
grain, prepare now. We have
a good supply of grain bin
material on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
METAL

New York. February 3-The steel industry has been severely crippled by storms adding to railroad congestion. Many plants east and west were either forced to close or to limit operations to work that was imperative. More mod crate weather toward the close of the week brought about a slight improve ment, but no substantial movement can be expected until normal traffic conditions are restored
 Some heavy orders for structural steel have been placed by the government and eastern roads have bought a few small bridges. but apart from this, new business has been held back. According to figures compiled within the last few days, orders placed with fabricat- ing shops during December amounted to 205,0e0 tons, extending the rated ca pacity of the plants by II per cent.
 The coke supply is unimproved both as to quantity and quality and the pro- duction of pig iron has suffered pro portionately. Not more than 50 per cent of the blast furnaces have been in operation at any one time.
 While shipments of copper have been delayed in transit. no great inconven- government and of private consumers have been taken care of
 Lead has been scarce in the local market.
 The communicating by the govern ment of some 500 tons of tin on arrival in port caused considerable concern in the local trading circles and buyers have temporarily withdrawn from the market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
COTTON

New Orleans, February s-Price changes in cotton this last week were only moderately wide. the range being 65 to 7s points. Highest prices showed net gains of to 3S points while the low est showed net losses of 30 to 6s points. The main depressing influences was the fear of price legislation. Political news especially the reports concerning strikes in Germany, was the main supporting feature.
 On the closing session the market was influenced favorably by dispatches from Washington which were accepted by the trade as meaning that all fear of price regulation, for the time being at any rate, was over The decision of the rail- road administration to furnish cars and ships to move cotton from the belt to mill districts was regarded by many tradcrs as one of the most important developments of the season thus far.
 This week this market will open Tues day morning and 1t is probable that q great deal of attention will be paid to shipments. Any signs of reduced stocks at interior points will probably lead to larger operations on the part of traders who are friendly to the market Because of the outlook for better freight condl- tions. there were predictions at the end of last week of more activity in the spot department in the near future. Political news will be read carefully and it Is likely that any favorable de- vclopments abroad will have considerable effect, should the position of cotton im- prove as weekend events indicated there was a possibility it would
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Market ReUiew
STOCKS AND BONDS

New York, February s.-The attention of the financial community was fre- quently diverted during the week from the vexations and complexities of the domestic situation to the significant changes, suggested by advices concern ing conditions in central Europe. High financial authorities concurred in the be- lief that the peace movement is making formidable progress in Germany and Austria-Hungary
 President Wilson's message to the west ern farmers was regarded as the most important market factor since the gov ernnent took over the railroads
 Improvement in transportation condi- tions. especially in the eastern states was apparently. Railroad earnings for December was extremely unfavorable and January returns are likely to reveal larger net losses.
 The United States Steel statement for the 1917 final quarter indicated steady decline in production. and it Is believed the current period will reflect in greater measure existing economic disturbances Maintenance of the extra" common di- vision was one of the stimulating mar ket features,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
LEGAL NOTICES
LEVIAL NOIIOES
  Notice of RegistratiOn of German Allan Icneu.ias

~sOsA~- VI --Sp--'--~ -------
 Alien Enemies
 Notice is hereby given in conform ity with regulations prescribed by the Attorney General of the United States under authority of the proclamation of the President of the United States dated November 16, 1917, that. begin hing at 6 o'clock a. m on February .cluding the 9th day of February, 1918. at the office of the chief of police of the city of Birmingham, Ala, at the city hall in said city. all German alien enemies residing in the city of Bir- mingham shall present themselves on one of said days to the chief of po- lice of the city of Birmingham for registration, as required by law.
 The alien enemies subject to the pro- visions of this registration shall in- clude all natives. citizens, denizens or subjects of the imperial German gov ernment, being males of the age of 14 years and upward and not actually naturalized as American citizens.
 Females are not alien enemies with in the present statutory definition
 Notice Is also given that an alien enemy who fails to complete his reg stration within the time fixed there- for or who violates or attempts to violate or of whom there is reason- able ground to believe that he is about to violate any regulation duly pro- mulgated by the President of the Uni- ted States or these regulations. in ad- dition to all other penalties prescribed by law, is liable to restraint, impris- onment and detention for the dura- tion of the war or to give security or to remove and depart from tho United States in the manner prescribed by law and to all other penalties pre- scribed in the several proclamations of the United States and in the regu- lations duly promulgated by or un- der the authority of the President.
 An alien enemy required to regis ter who shall after the date fixed for the issuance to him of a registration card. be found within the limits of the United States, it's territories or possessions, without having his reg istration card on his person is liable to the aforesaid penalties.
 Any alien enemy presenting him. self for registration shall present to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Tennis Supplies Are Needed for Americans in France

New York, February s.-A call for tennis supplies for the use of Amer ican soldiers in France has come to the United States National Lawn Ten his association through Dr. J. R. Me- Curdy. head of the Y. Nj. c. A. work there. To meet the need thus outlined and to provide also for men in camps in this country plans will be consid- cred at the annual meeting of the ma tional association February IS.
 An effort will be made to utilize the resources of the association for the soldiers benefit so that all such appeals can be quickly answered. Dr. McCurdy states that so nets, 160 dozen tennis balls and 800 racquets are re- quired now by the men in France. Some clubs have already furnished supplies for camps on this side of the Atlantic and indications are that the demand will increase when the weath- CT permits playing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
T. Coleman DuP0nt Heads Co. Which Will Take Over the Noted Waldorf Astoria

 k New York, February 3-A company in which T. Coleman DuPont is financial ly interested has formed to take over the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in this city. one of the best known hotels in the world. 1t was announced tonight by George C. Boldt. manager of the hotel The Boldt estate, it was stated retains a substantial interest in the company. which is headed by L. M. Boomer of the Hotel McAlphin.
 The amount of money involved in the transaction was not announced.
 The hotel. which was built by Viscount William Waldorf Astor of Hever Castle England, while he was a plain American citizen. was opened in 1893. and is said to have cost $5.000,000. It was operated for many years by the late George c. Boldt, who died last year. and the lease was left by his will to his son aid daugh- ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
It Didn't Work

From London Tit-Bits.
 "'Ow did 1t work?" said one small boy in. the street to the other.
 "'Ow did you do it?'
 See, the old man he dropped q sixpence, an I picked 1t up an runned after him. an I says. Mister, 'ere's Q sixpence as you dropped an he put his hand in Is pocket an he says, You're an honest little boy; here's shilling for you Wall, I dropped the shilling in front of an old woman when she had CT purse open, an I picks it up when she walks along, an follers Ter. and says, Here, missis, is a shilling you dropped"
 Wal, she takes 1t and says. Thank you, little boy an puts it in her pocket and goes on. an I'm shilling out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants. Hanover Square, N. Y. Members New York Cotton Ex- change, New Orleans Cotton Exchsnre. New York Produce Exchange. Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association, Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of spot cotton for delivery. Correspond ence invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
LEGAL INDUCES

the chief of police at the time of ap- plying for registration four unmount- ed photographs of himself not largcr than 3x3 inches in size. on thin paper With a light background. Witness my hand, this the 2sth day of January. 1918.
 T. J. SHIRLEY, Chief of Police of the City of Bir- mingham. Ala.
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s. R. Stewart & Co.

401-2 Woodward Bldg. Birmingham Ala. Cotton, stocks. bonds, grain. provisions and cotton seed oil. New Orleans cor respondents Jno. r. Clark & Go. Direct private wire, continuous quotations.
 Phone Main 667 w. I. PHELPS Mrr
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Notice
 Notice is hereby given that the commits sioners court of Walker county will, on the ninth day of February, 1918. receive bids for the htre Of the county con victs for the ensulng year. Address all bids to l.. w Long, Judge of Probate, Jasper, Ala.
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w. E. Campbell
Cotton

Stocks, grain. provisions and cotton seed oil. Correspondent Shepard S Gluck. New Orleans. F.. w. Wagner & Co, New York and Chicago Continu- ous quotations; private wires to all exchanges
 010 and GIT Woodward DIdr.
 Telephone Main 0I4Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
Maybe

From the Louisville Courier Journal
 T see some of the powers are mos bilizing their cartoonists."
 Whats the idea?"
 T dunno. Maybe they expect the enemy to laugh themselves to death"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
BLEACH YOUR
 DARK SKIN
Have Soft, Fair, Clear, Bright
 Skin

Use Black aud White, Seat Fly Mail 25A
 Agents Are Making an
 Easy Living
 Just try Black and White Ointmept {for white or colored foll<s). Apply as directed on label. to face. neck, arms or hands. It Is very pleasant to the skin and has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow or blotchy skin. clearing the skin of risings, bumps, pimpleA blackheads. tan or freckles---giving you q clear. clean. bright complexion, mak- Ing you the envy of everybody. Sold on . money back guarantee. only 25o tstamps or coin) sent by mall
 FREE
 If you sand s1 for four boxes of Black and White Ointment. 2bc cake of Black and White Soap included free. Agcnts make an easy living represent ing us. Apply for territory and special deal. Address Plough Chemical Co Dept 2. Memphis. Tenn. Write now teAsy-whSle you think about it. Black and White Ointment sold everywhere.--- Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
HELP WANTED--MALE AND
 FEMALE

.~ WANTED-Six clerical men; 10 female cooks, several white and colored chau- { feurs, 10 machinists, railroad swtchmen and brakemen, seven electricians. hotel and lunch counter walters. 10 plumbers, blacksmiths, bricklayers. 100 white and cofored laborers 25 carpenters; other openings. Apply IS Lyon-Terry Bldg, 2l03ls Third avenue. opposite the court house. Birmingham, Ala. GOVERNMENT wants clerks: sl00 month; examinations coming; list posi- tions frae Franklin rInstftats. Bapt 3-M, Rochester, NY. ROUGH and finished carpenters. 40 cents per hour and board; machinists. and machinist helpers. night watch- man. coal loaders coal diggers. com mon laborers for ore mines; good pay; two porters. bell boys, chafnber maids. Home Employment office. 18011s Secofd@ave .s5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

WANTED - Two delivery boys. Apply Maurice Le- taw, 11th ave. and 18th st., south.
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WANTED-FEMALE HELP

woman experienced in. bookkeeping, cost accounting and use of comptometer Address C-Si, care Age-Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
SEEDS, BULBS. AND PLANTS

GARDEN and vegetable plants; there is no necessity for Sending off for cabbage plants or any other plants :; We have them in stock right here in Birmingham, so you can see just what you are buying and you can prices are just as cheap or cheaper. Write or call at store for catalog; it tells our story. G. B. Mcvay &
 Son. 2125 2d aye, Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
WANTED

WILL pay s1 an acre cash for any land in Alabama. Write J-2e. care Age-Her- aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

WANTED-A NO. SODA DISPEN- SER. APPLY NUNNALLY'S 18TH ST. STORE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

TW WENTY-FIVE young women to op
 crate power sewing machines on gov ernment work. Phillips-Lester Manu- featuring Co.,, 109-111 N. 23d st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

WANTED-Young man for office work; one who is willing to learn. A chance for promotion for right party. Ad- dress H-74 care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

25 YOUNG women to operate power sewing machines on government work. Phillips-Lester Mfg. Co, 109-111 N. 23d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

WANTED-A man experienced in office work as store manager in local branch of large manufacturing company; must be experienced in bookkeeping and all office detail; must not be in first or second draft; must be prepared to start at once. good position to right party Apply, stating age, experience, and salary expected Address M-Sl, care Age- Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union News Co.,, Terminal Station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

w WANTED-Young woman of good ap- pearance: permanent home and ex penses for helping in light duties of household; from country preferred; splendid opportunity. X-S1, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

CORSETIERES- Deal direct; earn mid dlemans profit yourself handle our guaranteed cersets, stock and custom; bigger values, more sales, exclusive ter ritory, 100 per cent satsfaetion, get proposition. Wade Corset Co.,, 77 130th. New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
OFFICES AND STORES FOR REN.,

FXRf of large. ven iisStsd olfIcs fSf. nirure. lights. telephone and steam heat. Phone Main 6456 or apply SlO Lyric Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
CRATE REPAIRING

Smoking chimneys chimney sweeping. Furnaces cleaned; brick, tile and ce-
 ment work of all kinds: all work guar
 anteed Phone Main S910
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

WANTED-First- class blacksmith for a jobbing machine shop. one accustomed with heavy and light work, such as is found in jobbing machine shops; good wages and steady work Apply Chick asaw Machine and Foundry Co, Mem phiS Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
WANTED-MALE HELP

" AlS Lis~l1 <aLxx SlS,u11lSlx-~-u-~ = 111.S. HAIR CUT-16c; shave Sc; work in rear room free. Birmingham Barber Col lege. 2o071s Cd ave
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 THREE wide-awake sa1esmen who rely for success upon the magic of work, the practical usefulness and necessity of the product they represent and their own ability to demonstrate its merits; permanent connection and rapid ad vancement in one of the largest sales organizations in the United States for those who can qualify See MT. Agen- broad eo2 First National Bank Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

WANTED-At once, first-class laun- dry washman; able to take care of machinery; best of wages to right party; no other need apply. Mont gomery French Dry Cleaning and Laundry Co., Montgonlery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04
WANTED-MIsCELLANEoUs

ANNIVERSARIES hand safe. not over 2000 pounds. Write Box 647, Fayeeee' Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

VTSMEN-First-class mechanical draftsmen with experience in rolling mill work, also structural drattsmen for ore handling machinery; state full details of experience, age and salary expected; location western Pennsyl- vania Address ATS, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

WANTED--Man to take ch arge of newspaper routes; splendid proposi- tion. Call circulation de- partment. The Age-HGrald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-04

by young man with 13 years experience in general office work, including bookkeeping, stenogra- phy, timekeeping, clerical, cashier, cost accounting. private secretary; refer enees, corporations and government; university education; good correspond ent; executive ability, just over draft age; prefer combination position, but will accept any paying S125 per month. Address K-So care Age-Herald.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1918-04-06
KAISERITES.

If you eddie the lies and the whispers
Which come from any enemy lair
II you knock the army or navy
You're doing your best to tear
The stars from the blue Of Old Glory
And hinder our men in the fight
To put the m after quite plainly,
You rank as q kaiserite.
If you listen to sore-headed knocker
When they slur this big he arted land
II you listen with never a priest
To one of that pro- German band
If you don't call him down and inform
him
That you know his stand isn't right,
You're not q red-blooded American,
You're close to a kaiserite.
If you don't talk up for the country
And boost for old Uncle Sam
If you knock tia Red Cross and its
II you give food-saving a slam
II YOU listen to lies about Wilson,
You can take it from me-get it
right
You ought to be kicked from the coun-
try
It's cinch you're kaiserite.