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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
BESSEMER
BUREAU
PHONE
BESSEMER 5si

in the afternoon tea and sandwiches
were served.
The Bessemer Red Cross met today IN
their new quarters of the Realty build
ing. A good supply of knitted garments
were turned in, while number of hos
pital supplies were also completed and
returned. and a large number of gar
ments were sent out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
NEWS. OF BESSEMER
FAlsS BERNEY GILLEN, Correspondent:

the Bessemer Red Cross, and VIII De
sent on Wednesday to headquarters,
where they will, be forwarded 10
France These packages contain knit
ted garments and will go to the Bes-
semer boys who are now in France.
A number of the Bessemer boys have
been adopted by. the various CLUBS
through this organization for the
duration of the war.
On Thursday morning between the
hours of 8 and IL a committee COM
posed of Mrs. j. F. Cannon, Mrs. r.
p. Mimms and Mrs. Ben y. Houston
will make a house-to-house canvass
in automobiles for the purpose of col
locting books for the soldiers and
sailors book campaign. The commit
tee urges that all who have books
and are willing to give them to kind
ly have them ready when they call
in order to save time If members of
the family are not at home at. this
time they are requested to leave the
BOOKS some place on the porch where
the women will find them. This COM
M .ttee will collect only bound books
at this time and not magazines
PASTORS HELPERS
The Pastors Helpers of the First Meth
odist church held a meeting this after
noon at o'clock when all three circles
met in their regular monthly business
and social meeting in the basement OF
the church. Mrs. M. c. Baty, presided.
The report of the treasurer showed That
S1S2S5 was cleared from the ladies' min
strel. Mrs. Gardner F. Goodwin. chair
man of the Girls Industrial school cam
paign in this city, made most inspir-
ing appeal for the Alabama girls. A mu-
steal programme was rendered, as fol-
lows: Vocal solo. Mrs Cecil Cowan; pi-
ano solo, Miss Virginia Williamson; vio-
lin duet, by the little Miss Ethel Will
hanson and Miss Mary Phillips. Later
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
RUSSIA WANTS THE
HELP OF STEVENS

Moscow, March 26.-The council of COM
missioners has issued a decree making
the railway commissioner absolute die
tator of railway transportation through
out the country. He is authorized to
employ the military to enforce his or
ders
The government has asked the United
States to permit John +. Stevens, head
of the American railway commission. to
come to Russia Immediately to assist in
the reorganization.
Mr. Stevens went to Japan last De-
ccrnber. He said at that time that he
expected to return to continue the re-
organization work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-27
WORKING FOR COMMON CAUSE

THE loyal army Of workers in 10th
these organizations must realize that
they are working for common cause.
though by different methods; that each
IL a part of the treasury department
force, and that each is under treasury
department control.
.Complete harmony and unity Of pur-
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03
Change in Superintendent.

Notice change in Sewing Room
Superintendent, Mrs. Robt. s
Leak, on Wednesday P. NJ, Mrs
G. F. Smith resigned.
Mrs. Boyd Gasque on Wed
nesday morning, Mrs. Walter
M. Covington resigned.
The following committees have
been appointed:
Committee for pressing ano
packing shipments of garments
Mesdames Boyd Gasque, Alex
M. Palmer, ]. LeGrand Everett
Miss Faith Covington.
Cutting Committee: Mesdames
Nellie Terry, R. G. Howard, Jot
Porter.
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Membership Fee.
Miss Eva Grace Roberts,
(renewaD --------$10C

Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts, of Pee
Dee mill No. 2, visited the sew
ing room last Saturday afternoon;
we are always glad to have
friends and those interested in
the work to come in and see
what we are doing. Come again,
everyone always welcome. Mrs.
Roberts renewed her member.
ship to the Red Cross.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03

Mrs. Russell Ford and attractive dalgh-
tiers, who have been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Hill Parsons, returned to New Jer-
sey, Sunday morning to join her husband
who is with steele plant of the Govern
ment.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03

Mrs. w. c. Stuart entertained at sup
per Sunday evening, Mrs. Russell Ford
and children, Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Corpen-
ing and family, at her attractive home at
Blewett Falls.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03
Comments By The Way.
(Contributed)

"A philosopher passed a busy
workman. The former did not
know, perhaps, that he was a
philosopher, but nevertheless he
wanted to KNOW.
What are you making" he in
quired of the carpenter. Quickly
came the answer, "Two-ifty a
day." The questioner passed on,
and repeated the question to an
other man., The answer was not
so quickly given. The builder
stood back and eyed his work.
I'm making that design" he
stated as he pointed to a blue
print.
Onward walked the interroga-
tor smiling. He put his question
to a third man who was employed
as the other two. When the third
turned to answer, a smile was on
his face-not a smile of derision
nor OF mockery, but a smile of one
who joys in his labor. He said
with a note of gladness in his
voice, as he swept his arm around
taking in his sweep the whole
majestic structure on which he
was employed, I'm making a
part of that up there"
So it is with each of us. All,
men, women, and children are
engaged in making something.
What each inhabitant of Rocking
ham does, contributes to what
North Carolina accomplishes.
When a woman knits a sweater
or a laborer plows a row of corn
each has done something more
than her or his particular job.
What individuals do, makes the
life of the town; the life and in
dustry of our towns and country
together makepossible the service
of our state. Our nation in turn
depends on our states in her
struggle. Most important of all,
the world, now in the struggle
which is to decide whether gov
eminent of free men and women
snail endure, depends chiefly on
her fighting men, for her food, for
her ammunition, for her courage
in this her dark hour, upon the
Uuited States, the strong youth
ofDemocracy. The world depends
on America to save her freedom.
When we accomplish a good
days work, wonder if we say
that we have made so much
money, and if when we knit
sweater, we say, well, there's
another one done?'
Or rather, have we caught the
vision splendid-not of what we
make for our own personal gain
not of our own little petty deslgr
but of the great dome of demo
cracy which we are helping build
Do we realize that our towns
share in the great edifice depends
on each one of us, that our state
depends on our town, our nation
on our state, and finally the Worlc
upon our nation?
Let us remember in our striving
that our part, no matter how
small, is for the purpose Of
making possible the permanent
freedom of humanity. Let ou1
souls rejoice as we do our best
and let us realize that we are do
ing our share in making the Worlt
a fit place for people to live in. z
wasted minute by one individual
makes a weak spot that ma!
cause our whole structure tt
r weaken and fall.
In Germany each person i
: compelled to uphold his part o
the dome of Autocracy. tits Oh
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03

Miss Esdale Shaw and Miss Nancy
Farley returned from Charlotte Saturday
night, after several days stay there with
friends
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03

Mrs. w. L. Parsons has gone to Raleigh
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. W.
West, for few days: She will be joined
in Raleigh by Mr.. Parsons and they will
spend sometime at Buffalo Lithia Springs
Va, before returning home.
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SEWING ROOM SUPERINTENDENT.

he ladies of the town and county invited and urged
to visit the Sewing Room and assist just whenever they
arrange to do So If can't come your regular day,
then come other day. you wanted and welcoed)
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THURSDAY.
FRIDAY.

A. M.-Mesdames J. LeGrand
Everett, W. N. Everett, I. S. Lon
don, made 4 bed-shirts.
P. M.-Mesdames NellieTerry
R. G. Howard, G. F. Smith, Miss
Julia King, made 4 bedshirts ano
one pair of drawers. Mrs. How
ard cut 5 dozen front facings fol-
drawers.
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1T PAYS TO TRADE WITH
r. L. MCDONALD
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Miss Rosa Parsons entertained her
Bridge Club on Saturday afternoon.
Summer flowers were used in great pro-
fusion which EXCHANGED the attractiveness
of the home. Tables were arranged in
the living room and parlor, where the
members played with the greatest enthu-
sasm until the final score was called for,
when Miss Kathryn Mcdonald was found
to hold the top score for which she re.
ceived bottle of "Azurea" sachet pow.
der. The hostess assisted by her sister,
Miss Jennie Parsons, served delicious car.
amel ice cream topped with whipped
cream, and cakes.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03
Red Cross Sewing Room Re-
port, Beginning Monday
A. M. June 24th.
MONDAY.

A. M.-Mesdames ]. LeGrand
Everett, Ada Nuttall, F. W.
Leak, Miss Anne Steele, made 6
bed-shirts, and one under-shirt.
P. M.-Mesdames w. T. Gov
ington, A. A. Williams, R. G.
Howard, Will Steele, F. T. Biggs,
made 5 under-shirts, 4 bed-shirts,
10 button-holes, sewed on Is but
tons. Ripped up and made over
10 under-shirts. Mrs. Nellie
Terry cut 8 bed-shirts.
TUESDAY.
A. M.-Mesdames J. 7. Ben
nett, Miss Halle Covington,
made l bed-shirt, IA button-holes
and sewed on IL buttons.
P. M-Mesdames w. B. Stan
sill, F. T. Biggs, F. w. Leak,
Mrs. Jake Hinson, Miss Bobbie
Flowers made 6 bed-shirts, tapes
on l, 80 button-holes, Sc buttons,
WEDNESDAY.
A. M.-Mesdames J. LeGrand
Everett, w. L. Parsons, Boyd
Gasque, Miss Anne Steele, made
6 bed-shirts, Mrs. Gasque cut
bed-shirts.
P. M.-Mrs. J. LeGranc
Everett made 3 bed-shirts, anc
l under-shirt.
THURSDAY.
A. M.-Mesdames J. R. Ben
nett, Mary L. Dockery, Misses
Rosa and Jennie Parsons, Ross
Mos, from Wadesboro, made
bedshirts, worked button-hole:
and sewed tapes.
M.-Mesdames ]. c. Davis
Ed. Thomas, R. G. Howard
Fannie M. Lyon, James Finley
made 4 bed-shirts, tapes on q
shirts.
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Miss Laura Page Steele entertained a
much enjoyed camping" party, out at
the new club house at Ledbetterss. Mr.
Proffitt, of Rutherfordton, who acted as
best man at the Simmons-Steele marriage
last week, was the honoree. Those invit
ed were: Misses Mary Entwistle, Octav
ia Scales, Elizabeth Cole, Berta West
Messrs. William Leak, Geo, Entwistle Jr.
Clifford Steele, William Steele Jr., anc
Jimmie Koran. A most delightful time
was had, fishing, boating, swimming; If
fact everything that the general camper
does, was done. One of the principal fea
lures, was the extraordinarily good eat
ing. Mr.. S. w. Steele chaperoned thu
camp; he has won for himself reputat
ion as being model chaperon. He knows
just what to hear and what not to hear
so the young folks say.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-07-03

Misses Name and Ann Steele have re-
turned from Charlotte, whittier they went
to attend the marriage of Miss Nancy
Anderson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Anderson, to Mr.. J. ]. Akers, which
was solemized on Thursday of last week.
Miss Anderson has visited in Rockingham
often and is most pleasantly remembered
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
YOUNG SWIVEL CHAIR
OFFICERS UNDER FIRE

WASHINGTON. April 2.-The senate
has called upon the War Department
10 furnish a list OF names OF all the
young officers between Tho ages OF
twenty-one sud thirty-one who are
lighting from swivel chairs in WASH
ingion. It has been alleged that there
is a large number Of them. and that
some are sons Of wealthy men.
The information was asked in
resolution introduced By senator
Thomas. of Colorado. who objected 10
the fact that his son. who is n private
in the regular lighting army. and
young men generally who face the
necessity Of doing actual service for
their country, must salute other young
men who. for reasons not clear wea
shoulder straps and leather puttces and
work IN Washington.
The Thomas resolution originally
called for list OF all non-combatanl
officers in the army. n wss discov-
cred. however, that this term included
many officers in such branches " th'
service as the quartermaster's depart
monl. the engineers. medical corps. etc.
so in commiitel the measure wc'
amended TO include only officers located
/ in Washington.
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
u. S. Is RUSHING TROOPS
TO THE WESTERN FRONT

ciently trained to take Up their part In
the great battle, il Is stated.
II The Gghtlng reaches the point,
however. where 70 viii be necessary to
use every available fighting man milf
tsry men here say the plan annou1ced
by London, no doubt, viii be adopted
By tina. methods the new units NOV
ing TO France can assume rolt be-
fore undergoing a long role Of troinins
over there.
American officers here said today al
most every American division could be
thrown into The light without much
further training and give as good an
account Of themselves as the raw Brit
ish units did at the ilrst 1pres battle
But wo must consider that the com
manders OF units must learn great
deal more than the mon, they added
consequently It would be an sdven-
tago TO have our new units brigaded
with French or British so that our
commanding officers could accompany
T the Allied commanders OF brigades as
/ observers. thus learning valuable les
sons in the handling OF troops in large
] masses
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
COUNTY CONsTARLEs
FURNISH BONOsAIEN

Bondsmcn for constables were ap-
Nroved by The Levy Court, at rs meet
ing today as follows:
Granville j. Walker aud Daniel =.
Bowen for Frank G.. Bowen. constable
for Chrlstiana hundred
T.. w Loyeit and John Poarco Cam
for J.. Delaware Lovolt, constable Tor
White Clay hundred.
James II. Morris and Lawrence Whar-
icuhy FOR Alfred Wharienby. constable
Tor 9randywlue hundred
Harry /. Gillis and William y. BoD-
irson for Harvey g. Fonnimorc. con
stable FOR Christlana hundred.
Andrew A. Price and David T. Mayer
for Horny Poole. constable for Ncw
mort
II. C.. Williamson and Lewis $. CLOUD
For Marshall Rambo, constable at Els
mere
Benjamin 4. Groves and George C
G0odlry. for George Wilmington. rura
policeman for Chrisliana hundred
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
VETERAN STEAMBOAT
TO GO AT AUCTION

PHILADELPHIA April >. The steam
bost Columbia, haitlc-scarred veteran
of the Delaware "a 90 he sold as public
sale. u was al one time The fastest
boat on lhe river.
Tho Colunbis. together with the
steamship Twilight and Bristol. was the
property of the Delaware River Trans
porlaiion Company, which won't into
lhe hands OF o receiver one year ago.
William Hempstead was appointed re-
cciNcr and was ordered 90 sell the boats
by Judge Relsiah. of tho United states
District Court Of New Jersey. phe sale
was set for March s hut was postponed
until April C.. and 90 that time Will be
sold hy United Sialos Marshal Noonan
10 public sale az the Now York ship
building Company's dock IN Camden.
rho Columbia is The Youngest ship
OK iho trio. being built in 1916. and is
anicdalcd by ten years boy the others
Tho hun of Inc Columbia Is built Of
charcual iron durable substance NJ
longer used i'm building ships.
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
UNCLE SAM SENDS
NEW MEN TO CITY

Sergeant John Shour and Corporal
Waiter os'eniocN veteran army mon,
'Nl.i come from Baltimore p lakc ,hr
rlaccs of Sergeant Green and First
Glass Private Kirmiuor who have boon
cniorol 90 leave here and romnncc re-
,r,fl.ne duty In Baltimore Corpovsi
Christopher J. McGnuiiN WHO has
bcou here Will sergeant Green, VIII
rcman IN ihls city.
Scrrcani Shour was hero for two
weeks last July. boosting csmnaigp
for rcgular army cnlis;monis. ~ goi
as men. nnishine nelsVares quota tor
the o0ular army sergeant ~hour Is
a iGan with ihe punch and his caW-
paipa here VIII undoubiodly Doe sue
r1ssiul one He has been in tho army
since 1905. serving twice ia iho Philip
pircs On active duiy.
Corporal l1sieniccki is also a veteran
havng seen ieu years service under
iho nos Roli men have worked on
rruine duty together iu Baltimore
for two years Scrgean, Shour comes
'rom Nov Nnrh city. while Corporal
aSfnicckis homo Is in Chicago. Spc-
ll apreai VIII be made 60 inoso rloH
who are under or over draft age.
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
WISCONSIN VOTERS
NAME SENATOR TODAY
By ihc Unilcd Press

bN lIt jNllNu fitSS
MiLWNUkEE. Wis April 2.-Wlscon-
sin went 20 the pous today TO record
her attitude toward TIE war end elect o
= Senator go succeed the late Paul
lnsiing. Dcmocrai
There are three candidates. All de-
mand cleriion because they are for The
war or against g. They are: Joseph
Davies. Democrat. who stands for a sim
gic purposod prosecution of ihe war and
undualucd endorsement 0f the Wilson
administration
iryine D.. Lcnrool. nepgbllcan whose
sgr stand is Identical with Davies.
Victor H. Berger Socialist. IS 400
per cent for poacc,' and vino has de-
ciarcd ihoi. Il elected. hc win Worl, FOR
Immediate recall 0f American troops in
France.
ncnnd Berger is said lo stand the
r0mbined strength Of an clements in The
State opposed 90 ihc war Tho issue,
between him and ihe other two candl-
dates. IS sharply drawn.
Berger. In a fnal anlo-elcction cdi-
lorlal in his newspaper The milwaukee,
Leader stalled.
"Tho issue is clear heaven or hrii,
peaec or wor. Socialists or pronleers.'
Tho certainty That ihc loyal vote
VIII be dicidcd bclvccn Lourool and
Davies was causing considerable pcrlur
batlon in both camps today. So conf
don't havc ihc leaders been that Bcrge
did no, stand chance of election tha
they have devoted The final days OF IN
compaign TO peppcry partisan skirmish
ine amony themselves.
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
C4ln le KNlED
bsilhD Il hllhlD
UNDER AUTO WHEELS
5 Year Old Thomas Ma
honey Steps in Front
of Car
DRIVER IS ACCUSED
OF MANSLAUGHTER

Run down by an automobile. oper'
sled By Antonio Sniadovskl. Of No. 100
Beach street. az sixth and Walnut
streets. carly last evening. Thomss Ma
honey. The 5-year-oid son of Edward
Mahoney. OF so. 22i East sixth street,
died while cnrouie 10 The Delaware
Hospital. Sniadowski was arrested ON
chargc of manslsughter and when
arraigncd IN city court This morning
Frank Bali his attorney. asked for
continuance until Friday. This re-
qucs was granted.
According 90 The police The Mshoney
buy Was playing on the sidewalk and
slcrpcd into ihc street Just as thc auto
mobile. running south, came along lno
bow apparently did not sec The ma
chne until it was upon him. The hoy
vas struck by The fender, knocked
down and rnn over hy The front wheel
Ills skull was crushed.
Tho liiile boy was picked mp hy Rob
erl q. Cantlcr. of No 32o East sixth
street. placed in his automobile and
taken 90 the hospital, dying while ON
thc way There.
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
WAR MOVE BY U. S.
DELIGHTS ENGLAND
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
LONDON. April 2.-The London Press
cdiiorially lauded Americas now active
part in the war.
The American governments decision
means The American army temporarily
will lose It's independent existence. but
proves that America Is IN the war for
victory" declares the Express. "Wc
have less reason for fear because Of
President Wilson's important decision
which means an invaluable and rapidly
growing addition 10 the allied man
power the News says.
other editorial comment was:
Tho Telegraph: The decision opens
the way whereby America splendid
contribution Of the very flower of her
manhood may be brought in large part
10 aid the cause in the struggle now
proceeding. The part President Wilson
played in The deliberations resulting IN
This historic decision cannot ho forgot
ten by The European peoples who
already owe much 10 this strong, re-
sourcefnl stetesmanship'
The Post: americas spirit will re-
ceiye the fullest recognition from
Great Britain and France"
The Times: 1.-THE announcement has
great military Importance and perhaps
4 greater moral and political significance
/ 70 seals The bond Of a brother IN thI
common cause Of civilization rc-cm
I phaszes the principle Of coordination.
Tho Chronicle: THE decision spcaki
volumes for The practical vision an'
unswcrving sonso of reality Characters
ito OF President Wilson and his gov
cnmeni. The United states lne splri
throughout tho crisis has done the ut
most la encouraging ond morally sup
porting the Alies"
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
ROOSEVELT AND TAFT
AGAIN ARE OLD PALS

WASHINGTON. April 2--Thc old feud
between Theodore Roosevelt and VII
Ham Howard Tufi has been really and
truly forgotten and forgiven. Repub-
lican leaders IN Washington declared.
The word has como through from New
York that during the Illness Of ihc Col
onel ex-Presideni Taft visited him At
The hospital and that The two former
friends decided to eliminate the word
former"
when the Colonel prepared his speech
TO be delivered In Maine a liitlo later. u
is declared here. he sent copy of the
manuscript 10 Mr.. Taft. urging him 30
read 10 over and make any suggestions
he could think Of that would be helpful,
whsreupon he I'm whose interest The
steam roller was operated IN Chicago In
1912 10 the Colonel's dctrmcni. did that
very thing, and his suggestions were
adopted
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
GIRL MISSING 23 YRS.
WAS BURNED TO DEATH

NEW YORK. April 2.--Mr and Mrs.
W. II. Alberlson. Of Poughkeopsic. y.
Y. an aged couple, have Identified the
body 6; Miss Cathlccn Boryl Clifton, 90
a member Of q theatrical company. who
died IN Ere in Q boarding house here
last Friday. as that Of their daughter,
Cathleen. for whom they had been
searching since she disappeared from
home twcnty-three years ago
When the girl was "a years old, she
was sent 60 q hospital in Poughkeepsie
for treatment. having become m
through oyerstudy. on being discharg-
cd she returned home her mind blank
as TO her life before she was taken M
and on the same day disappeared. Al
the parents efforts 10 ind her were IN
vain
After the death OF Miss Clifton .
detectives learned from her friends Oi
her loss OF memory and of her mention
OF a "Nassar Hospital" They communi.
Gated with the Pouehkeepsle police
who consulted the hospital records. and
through them located the girls parents
Evening journal., 1918-04-02
SIZES FOR nAiiACEs.

chief Justice Pcnnewlll and Judge
Conrad, in Superior court this morn
INK, began hearing Of the damage suit
OF Harry Scency against the Whining
ton and philadelphia Traction Com
pany. He alleges that ln December,
1916, his cart and horse were struck by
q trolley car OF The traction company
at Eighth and Lincoln streets. destroy
ing his cart. causing injuries TO his
horse which made 10 necessary TO Kill
it. ami causing serious injuries 10 him
SER
only testimony Of The plaintiff was
heard this morning The defense Will
be heard this afternoon
William W. Knowles and L. Irving
Hands rcprcsen. The plaintiff and An
drew c. Gray. ot Ward, Gray & Neary
appeared for lhc defendant.