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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

ment that Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood
was on his way to Camp Funston to
take charge of the division.
General Wood left Camp Funston
last fall for an inspection trip and to
see at close range the conditions in
France. While there he gained first
hand information of great military
value and saw many things that Will
be of particular importance.
While in France he suffered a shell
wound from which, altho it was
thought to be serious. he soon recov-
cred, and is now in the best physical
condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
STONE is STRICKEN
Missouri Senator Ill With Paralysis
on Way to Capitol.

Washington. April 10.-Senator
Stone of Missouri. chairman of for
eiS., relations committee. was strick-
en- with paralysis today while riding
in a street car en- route to his office
in th~ capitol
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
Lepers Are LOYAL.

Washington, April 1o.-The lepers
at Molokai, one of the Hawaiian is
lands, have bought $4,000 worth OF
thrift and war savings stamps. the
National war savings commission an
nounced today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
MORE IN DRAFT
$4,000 Additional Men Are To
Be in Next Quota.
They Will Be Added to 10000
Already Called.

Washington, April 1o.-Twelve
thousand selective service men, in ad-
dition to the 10000 already called,
will be called to start for training
camps on April &c, Provost Marshal
Crowder today announced.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
WOOD TO FUNSTON
Major General on Way to Take
Charge of Eighty-Ninth.

New York, April 1O.-Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood. under orders, is today
en- route to Camp Funston, Kan, to
take charge of the seth division.
Camp Funston Is Pleased.
The troops of the seth division were
highly gratified over the announce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10
Marconi wireless Dividend.

New York, April 10.-The Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Co. of America to-
day declared an initial dividend of S
per cent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
FORMER ANNISTON GIRL TELLS OF
 HER LIFE TN FAR-OFF SOUTH AMERICA
PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

Anniston. March 23-(Special.)-Mrs Pobert Heath, who before her har- riare was lovely Juliet Davidson IS heing cordially welcomed on this' her ersts visit home from South America. Afrse Heath was an Anniston girl and a freouent popular visitor to Birming- ham and other. Alabama towns. one was married last spring and went 10 make her home in Santa Marta, Co., lombia. South America. where MT. Heath is one of the representatives or the United Fruit company
 "Are you people in South America as excited over the war as we are!" asked in an interview with Mrs. Heath yesterday.
 .Yes. indeed. You ought to see how eagerly we scan the papers Tor the latest war news. All of the men from the United States have registered anu ara ready to go whenever their coun- trv needs them. All of our men have invested literally in Liberty Bonds. All If the American Red Cross nurses have left South America to join the angels of mercy on the battlefront. South America has proven most helpful to the United States by shipping sugar and by aiding in relieving your sugar famine over here. We keep patri- ctically inspired by hearing speakers and writers from the United States who visit South America. Mary Roberts Rhinehart visited Santa Marta not long ago. You know how she is fired With patriotism.
 1T could not but compare my long journey coming home to the one we made in May year ago-the gay mu- sic floating out over the blue waters. the dancing and passengers chatterins sayly, but now" continued Mrs. Heath, ..the vessels are painted dull gray, the music at night is hushed and the ship darkened. Ahead lay big ad- venture. was alone. My thoughts clung to the shore. 10 my little home. my husband and dear friends left in the tropics. But oh, it is good to be kome: back to the land of cottoi. where the sweet potatoes grow. l say home-South America is really home to mo. for home Is where the heart is.' but my childhood home is An niston and there comes feeling, q worry proud feeling. that clings to my heart. which tells me 1t shall always be home"
 'Ten me about your South American homo" requested.
 sThe United Fruit company grounds in which the Americans live. are gar den of sunshine and flowers. Gates of stone and hedges five feet high enclose the park small army of men over look 1t, hence it is immaculate and ex- cellently kept. The trees are bushy and low There are mango trees. palm trees. cocanut trees. singing birds, chattering birds. yellow and black birds, and all of these build their nests on the low branches. so that all one has to do Is to ttptoe and find either a nest full of tiny eggs or baby birds. with m9uth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
NEW eeY. W." HOSTESS HOUSE AT CAMP
 SHERIDAN IS NEARING COMPLETION
R., RosALIE HAMPSTEAD HIGGINS

n
 Montgomery, March 24.-(speciao The news that the hostess house at Camp Sheridan is nearing completicn is being received with eager interest and pleasure and it will be great addition to Camp Sheridan. Here the wives, mothers. sisters and sweet hearts may meet the soldier lads and have a quiet place to chat with them, something they have missed greatly heretofore.
 In April, 1917, when our whole coun- try was buzzing with everything re- lating to .preparedness.'' the Y. W. C.. A. Bulletin, published in New York city by the national board of the Young Women's Christian association, printed an answer to the question be- ing asked hy thousands of people, What is the Y. w. c. A. going to do for preparedness?' The answer in the bulletin was: We are going to en- large our present work to efficiently meet the new conditions of women's lives and we will especially open cen- ters in all mobilization camps. In March, 1918, we find that the Young Women's Christian association has most surely enlarged it's work to such an extent that millions of dollars are being handled in it's treasury.
 A new department of the association was organized this last year to carry cn it's war work and it Is called the war work council of the Y. w. C. A. These war work councils are carrying on big pieces of work all over tho country. and one of the biggest and most important things they are doing Is the erecting and maintaining of hostess houses at camps. These build ings where women may meet their soldier men. where these soldier men may have dainty things to eat and a cheerful place to visit. where old, wiite- e-haired mothers and young sweet hearts are both welcome and free to aid information and advice from trained women workers, where a cheerful. friendly atmosphere is free to everybody connected with the camp arc filling a great need in their camp sites and military life. There are now 33 of these hostess houses in operation. in the United States and 19 more un- der construction.
 The hostess house for Camp Sher- idan at Montgomery will be opened the first week in April. The building is new and attractive. large and airy, with a large porch running around three of it's sides. and with large French doors opening on this porch from the spacious living room. where our soldiers may gather In comfort able wicker chairs to have cups of tea on cheerless afternoons. A cafe teria will be operated in the hostess house and room with resting and toilet accomm odations will be avail able to woman travellers and visitors.
 The Ohio men are eager for the opening of this hostess house. for they have heard from men in other camrs what a fine thing hostess house is. Ard Montgomery people and visitors are looking forward with great pleas ure to it's opening knowing what a great need it will fill at the camp.
 A number of interesting weddings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

fragrant and luxurious. My littls bum galow faces the mountains. such won derful mountains they are, too. Their summits reach far into the clouds, and the first time saw the snow-capped ores I could hardly believe I was>in the tropics. Delightful breezes come to us from these mountains. Our Ameri- can colony consists of eight houses and hospital The tall, wide fence that encloses our colony is covered in vine that has the daintiest pink flowers on 1t From a distance it is very much like the Dorothy Perkins roses we have here"
 What do you have in the nature of diyersions?" I queried.
 ..Our pleasures are few, for there are so few of us," Mrs. Heath replied We swim, play tennis and occasionally ride horseback Although papers and maga- zines are a month old when they reach us. we enjoy them thoroughly. can easily understand vhy all of the high
 army ofaclais urge the folk back homo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
LITSEY-G GRIFFITH
 WEDDING IN DALLAS

A wedding of much interest to many people in Birmingham was that of Miss Margaret Griffith. formerly of this city, and MT Richard Roy Litsey, which took place Saturday, March 16, at the Oak Lawn Methodist church in Dallas, Tex. The altar was mass of green. with tall standards of Easter lilies. Miss An nette Black presided at the organ and Miss Thelma Jo Dyer sang several SC lections. To the strain ol Lohengrin s wedding March Mir. Ebert Blease. Jr., and Mr. William Overton approached the altar Next entered the matron of honor. Mrs. John Jester, in a satin aft ernoon dress. She was followed by the maid of honor. Miss Patti Childers of this city, in grey Georgette. Both wore black picture hats, topped with para disc. and carried Richmond roses. The bride entered with her father, MT. s. 5. Griffith, who gave her in marriage, She was most attractive in a suit of midnight blue with smart hat and shoes of brown and carried a shower bouquet of bride s roses and valley lilies. They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Mir. Lee Conner. The Rev. Oscar T. Cooper performed the ceremony, and immediately after they left on an east ern trip, including St. Louis, Chicago and Louisville. After April 10, they will be at home in Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

to write home news, and write often, to the soldier boys over there. You have to be away from home long time to realize what news from the states really means. I think every family ought to see that their soldiers get the home papers. too. My family and friends take for granted that know so much news that they fail to write many things of great interest to me which I find in The Alabama papers. Why. We are so happy to get our home papers down in Santa Marta we even read the want ads We have been so intensely in- terested in reading about the splendid. patriotic endeavors Of our Alabama women. There are not enough of us to orga nize a Red Cross chapter of d council of defense. cor a hospital relief committee. but we have learned to knit. and do other work for the soldiers and will do our share In this great conflict by sending boxes of useful articles to let our soldiers know that our thoughts
 (Centinued on Pare Ihrse}
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

have taken place in Montgomery dur ing the past week. One of particular interest was that of Miss Eva Anne Chandler and Lieut. Ernest Camille Gagnon. which was prettily solemn ixed last week at the home of Mrs Leila Spangler Williams The bride was attended by Miss Lilla Chandler her niece of Meridian. and Miss sara Dickenson of Hurtsboro. as brides maids Miss Lilla Chandler wore cos tame of grey crepe de chine and Miss Dickenson wore blue crepe de chine. Just preceding the bride was the lovely little flower eirl.~ Miss Eleanor Lamb Thompson. little daughter of Mir. andy Mrs. ]. Leon Thompson, She wore dainty froclS of white lin~erta and lace over blue with blue ribbons, and carried the two -ings in the hears of an Easter lily.
 The bride wore smart coat suit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

of blue with accessories to match and carried shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley.
 Miss Frances owen of Hurtsboro played the wedding march and also several selections.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. c. Moore. pastor of the Court Street Methodist church. and the dou- ble ring service was used.
 After receiving the congratulations of their friends Lieutenant Gagncu and his bride left for New Orleans to spend several days On their return they will be at home at K Scott street. The bride is charming gi1l and the daughter of the late Mir. and Mrs William Fraison Chandler oc Hurtsboro.
 Lieutenant Gagnon is with the 11sth
 tContinued on Page TAreel
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panied by Miss Edna Gockel-Gussen, also of Birmingham.
 "Rev. Father O'Galligher next appeared resplendent in new uniform, and his surprise appearance before the audience proved to be one of the pleasant di- versions of the evening. He gave short address in his usual witty and pisas- ant style. and made fine impression He was followed by Rev. Patrick Tur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
SPLENDID WORK OF
 FAYETTE RED CROSS

Birmingham people and especially the Red Cross workers arc always eager to hear of the good work being done by other Red Cross chapters of the state. In recent letter from friend in Fay cite, she says:
 The Fayette Red Cross chapter has done excellent work this year under the capable leadership of Mrs. E. M. Grims- ley the president of the chapter, and Rev. NJ. R. Heflin. secretary
 Two boxes of knitted sweaters and socks and of hospital garments have been shipped to headquarters
 On February 28 the ladies had a most
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

ner of Birmingham, who spoke on The Glores of Ireland Father Turner has a wonderful voice. and it was used last night with telling effec,a
 Miss Claire Fox, from the Miles school of dancing, gave an enjoyable interpre- tation of the dance. Irish Lit
 Miss Amy Fox of Birmingham made hit with her 'Pizatto dancing, and the crowd kept her going until the little tot was tired out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
MRS. RODGERS ENTERTAINS
 FOR HER GUESTS

Mrs. Mack Rodgers entertained at tea yesterday afternoon at the Tutwiler. honoring her two guests, Mrs. w. $. Hurst of Taladega and Mrs. Carol ]. King of Evergreen. Her guests included Mrs. King, Mrs Hurst, Mrs. II. C. Jor- don and Mrs. Walter Reeves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

Alabama claims the distinction of 3o music study clubs, each of which will be represented by one or more mem bers. State presidents from several other southern states are also expect- ed to attend the convention. Three or four public concerts will be given
 one of which will be confined entire- ly to Birmingham talent; another city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
MISS ELBERTA TAYLOR
 ANNOUNCES PROGRAMME

Miss Elberta Taylor, president of the primary department of the Alabama Ed ucational association, announces the fol- lowing interesting programme for the meeting of that department to be held in the First Baptist church Friday after noon at o'clock:
 Musc-"The Value of Voice Training
 (Continued on Page Two,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
BALL FOR SOLDIERS
AS YOU LIKE IT CLUB MEETS

Mrs. J. w Brown entertained the "As You Like It" club last week at her home. There were three tables of five hundred and each guest was pre- sented with an Easter basket. Late ill the afternoon a salad course was served to the following members: Mrs. W. o, Oliver, Mrs. w. R. Hancocke, Mrs w. P. Underwood, Jr., Mrs. w. N. Gwin, Mrs B. C. Taylor,A Mrs. l.. E. Scarboro, Mrs Ryan Watts, Mrs. Jack Rethea and Mrs. Murray Wallace, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
By EMMA REID RYALL
ENGAGEMENTS
CHAFFE-MUNRO

CHAFFE-MUNRO
  the of their daughter Mary Watson t MF Joseph Mrs D. B. H. Chaffe of New Orleans The wedding will take place in April.
 SPESSARD-HAYNSWORTH Uniontown the Matilda Elliott Rutherford Houston infantry Charlotte N C. The North byteran Richard Flynn, officiating
 ELEY-EMBRY Ashvie the Moier N Eey The date of the wedding to be announced aer
 RUSH-MFADDIN he Wesley mngham. The wedding to take place April 23
 EDLAVITCH-ALLEN daughter L[ A. Edatch wedding be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
BOXES FOR .s GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT

The sale of the boxes for the en- tertainment to be given by Mrs. Louise Harrington Dole of New York on the evening and afternoon of April 20, un- der the auspices of the Volunteer Re- lief association, has begun, numbe being sold by Miss Emily Nixon, chair : man of the box committed. Among those who will have boxes will be Mir. and Mrs. George Connors. MT. and Mrs Hugh Morrow, MT and Mrs. II L. Badham and Mrs. T. L. Hudgins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
BANKERS DANSANT

The Birmingham chapter, American Institute of Bankers, will entertain all these engaged in the banking profess sion on Thursday evening from S:S0 to 12 o'clock. The committee on ar engagements is composed of MT. w. w. Clayton, chairman; Ar Anthony J Ceravola, MT. Sig Steiner, MT. w. S. Pei sons and Mir. F. B. Hanahan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
YANG FEY LITERARY SOCIETY

The Yancey Literary society of the
 Central High school held it's weekly meeting Friday afternoon In the medical college The following were elected to fill vacancies among the officers: James
 Robertson, vice president. and Lon Gan dy, corresponding secretary. The members enjoyed competitive drill on great men and their works,
 Clifford Inglis was the winner in the contest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
MUSICAL CONVENTION

One of the most interesting meetings ever held in Gadsden promises to be the state musical convention, which will take place on April 23, 24 and 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
THE CLIO LITERARY SOCIETY

On Friday afternoon the Clio Literary society of the Central High school held it's semi-annual social. loyal to the mem ory of old Central Quotations were favorite sayings heard around old Gem tral An interesting contest was to rec ognze the different rooms of the old building as expressed in rhymes, after which an ice course in colors of Central was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
BILLIARD LITERARY SOCIETY

j The Hliilard Literary sSOclety Of the Central High school held it's regular meeting on Friday afternoon. The pro- gramme was as follows: A debate on, t'Resolved, That Americanism can be best secured by a more restricted immi- grafton law" Affirmative Louis Fox and Edgar Lea negative. Milton Durret and Robert Trotter. The negative won. MRS. ENGLAND SUPPLEMENTED
 Mrs Allen Henry entertained few Friends at tea yesterday at the ,Tutw!ler, complimenting Mrs, John England ot Tennessee, the guest of Mir and Mrs. C. Mrs England, Mrs. Mccormack, Mrs. George c. Harris and Mrs Lawson Gam bill.
 MISS ROYSTER ENTERTAINS
 Miss Georgia Royster of Virginia. the attractive guest of Miss Dorothy Yonng- blood, entertained few friends at tea yesterday afternoon at the Tutwiler. Among the guests wore Mrs. Ida Adams. Mrs. Arthur Roberts, Mrs Drumbaugh, Mrs. Stanley Southerland, Mrs. James Bonner, ands Mrs. scuddsr Ryall, ANNISTON CONCERT PRAISED z The following from the Admission Star friends in the city.
 s"Ten thousand men gathered at the Knights of Columbus building last night for the first open air. concert held on the cantonment. and the entertainment furnished by the camp and city talent received enthusiastic applause
 ''The crowds surrounding the building were brilliantly lighted rlp for the en- ertainment and the decorations were ex- .cellent. 3f44
 Miss Msldfed Kahn of Birmingham yvery fselipe elx reudered The Star and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

pleasant spend-the-day party at the worl1rooms. Thirty ladies were present Thirty-one garments were cut out, ana 30 garments were made.
 "The first week in March was spent In most important branch. of the work Twelve ladies took the lessons in surgical dressings under a most competent in- structor Mrs F. G. Mcconnell, who was delegate from the Fayette Red Cross chapter to the Red Cross school of instruction, held at Birmingham at the Tutwiler in January under the direc- ton of Mrs. Catherine H. Moberly of New Orleans.
 Mrs J. M. Cheely and Mrs. !. D. Hol-s lis from Sulligent, and Mrs. L. D. Box, Mrs Van Livingston, Mrs. c. s. Smith and Miss Helen Platt from Vernon were delegates from their Red Cross chapters to these lessons held in Fayette.
 "A box of knitted and hospital gar ments Is ready to be shipped.
 Mrs Grimsley and her co-workers arc to be congratulated for their untiring efforts, which have made the Red Cross work so effective in Fayette county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
SILVER TEA FOR RED CROSS
MUSICALE AT INGLENOOK

The girls of the Jefferson County High school will give a musicale at the Ingle- nook grammar school on Wednesday evening at 8l5 o'clock. A splendid pro- gramme is being arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

through the kindness of Dr. George R. Stuart the use of the First Methodist church as a gathering place sufficiently large to accommodate the great audi ence expected. Dr. Shaw, who has ap- peared several times before in Birming- ham, is well known and beloved as one of the greatest orators, and one of the greatest women in the world.
 It seems very appropriate that Dr. Shaw's meeting should be held in the First Methodist church. since she is, herself, an ordained Methodist minis ter.
 On Thursday evening at o'clock Dr. Shaw will address meeting of the col ored cooks and buffers of Birmingham on the subject of Food Conservation" at the Sixteenth Street Colored Bap- tist church. This meeting is held at the suggestion of Mrs. Joseph Lamar Of Geor- gia, who is the member of the national woman's committee in charge Of food conservation and who feels that it is most important to reach the colored peo- pie, particularly the cooks, with the mes sage of the necessity for conserving food to win the war. A programme of Juoi- lee hymns will be presented by the choir of the church One section of the church will be reserved for white people.
  BALL FOR SOLDIERS
 Probably 25O boys of Jewish faith will arrive in Birmingham Wednes- day from Camp Mcclellan to spend the Pa ssover holidays here. They are to be guests in the homes of Birming- hams Jewish population and the Phoe- nix club is making elaborate prepara- tions for their entertainment on Thursday evening.
 The entertainment committee an nounces the dance is to start at , o'clock and continue until l, The floor will belong to the soldiers and civil ian members of the club will be asked to stay off
 Hoover's request that no fourth meap be served will be respected on this occasions but ices and fruit punch will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24

tainment of the general public IS Mo kile, Several social functions are being arranged by the Gadsden Music study club for the pleasure of the guests EASTER SCRIPT DANCE
 Jack Hornady, Fred Calder and Rich, ard Wasson will entertain at script dance on Friday evening at the South ern club, honoring the boys and girls who are home for the Easter holidays. The chaperones for the evening will be and Mrs. Campbell Maben, MT. and Mrs. Alex Cecil, Dr. and Mrs Cecil Gaston. Mr and Mrs. Frank Nelson. Jr., and Mrs. B. c. Copeland
 
 MISS BURTON ENTERTAINS \ Miss Julia Burton entertained a few friends informally last evening at her home at Woodlawn.
 SILVER TEA FOR RED CROSS
 The members of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church Red Cross unit will give silver tea tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. M. Curtis, 1000 South Twelfth street.
 A most interesting programme will be given which in part is as follows: Read ling, Miss Nita Iovelace; solo, Mrs. Wal lace Shelby; reading, Miss Emma Stock mar. The minuet will be danced by some little tots, Virginia Ledbetter and I.du- rice Armstrong.
 MUSICALE AT INGLENOOK
 The girls of the Jefferson County High school will give a musicale at the Ingle- nook grammar school on Wednesday avaninp at 2.15 o'clocliS iS snlendid ,,ro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-24
SPESSARD-HAYNSW ORTH
ELEY-EMRRY

Alden Embry of Ashve, the daughter Renfroe Hey Union date of the wedding to be announced later