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The Benson signal., 1918-07-27
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] Sfe0s KeyF1OidS ana FAMILY lett
, nesdGy fcr Verde Afiz. where Mr..
i >eynolds will work in the Smelter
Mr.. aud Mrs. r. H. Colvin re-
turned Sunday from a two weeks
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Ramsey
at Keuard
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church will meet with
Airs. A. w. Bard Friday afternoon
Aug. End.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
M Z. Church will meet with Mrs
J N. Morrison on Thursday Aug
st, at 3: P, NJ.
Allen Mccall and family OF Kel-
sin came home for a short visit
with friends and relatives at St.
David.
Mr.. and Mrs J. B, Castle1nan Of
Lordsburg, N. NJ came in today
or short visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
II 9. Robertson.
Mr.. r. L. Brownell, who comes
from the live mining camp of Su-
perior, has taken a position with
the Moss Pharmacy.
Mrs. ]. 6, Keen left Thursday
with her sister Mrs. Harry Huddle-
ston for a SHORT visit at the home
oi the latter,
Miss Laura Martinez. Of Twin
Buttes, who has been visiting her
sister Mfs. Max Treu for the past
week returned home Thursday.
Z, A. Brown, who is in the en-
ploy Of the FL Paso and South
western road at Tucson, has been
spending the week here with his
family.
H. P. Merrill. formerly cashier
of the Bank of Benson of this place
has gone into business with Fowler
Bros. at Tombstone and has moved
his family there.
1. G. E. Adams formerly Mayor
of Bisbee has announced himself a
candidate for supervisor. We
could tell you Of many reasons why
Mr.. Adams should be elected but
as he will be here soon we will let
him tell you all about it.
Card of Thanks
To the good people of Benson
who were SO kind and thoughtful
toward Our mother the late Mrs.
Martha Robinson, throughout the
years of her residence here, and
especially during the last month Of
her illness we extend our sincere
and heartfelt thanks.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c.. Keen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Huddleston.
Mrs. Burns Letter.
Here is letter that is certain to
prove of intrest to people in this
vicinity, as cases of this sort occur
III almost every neighborhood, and
people should know what to do in
like circumstances.
Savannah, Mo-, Oct. ~, 1916
l used a bottle of Chamberlain S
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy about
nine year ago and it cured me of
fux (dysentery) I had another
attack of the same complaint some
three or four years ago and few
doses Of this remedy cured me. l
have recommended Chamberlain S
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy to-
dozens of people since l first used it,
First class boot and shoe repair
ing promptly done at Benson Sad
die and Harness Shop. Moderate
prices.
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Ex- Mayor of Bisbee

Mrs. J. S. Merrill, OF St. David
and daughter Blanche left Monday
for California on a vacation trip.
Miss Blanche has, been doing stem
ographic work in Tucson for some
time, and had been on short visit
home.
Dputy Sheriff w. J. Bennett
rounded up six slackers III the sur
rounding country during the past
week, two being from the Galurio
Mountain section. The bunch
was taken to Tombstone Monday,
and placed in Jail. Deputy Bennett
was accompanied by John Walker
as assistant.
Report of Treasurer
Benson Red Cross
June Is. to July Is. 1918.
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D., 1913.
(SEAL)
ARIZONA CORPORATION COM
MISSION.
F. A. JONES,
Attest: Chairman
SAM w. PROCTOR,
Secretary.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATED
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Cleveland, March 29.-(SpecialD
The Iron Trade Review today says
Little effect upon market or pro-
ducing conditions is expected from
price official reductions in basic and
Bessemer pig iron. These reductions
are In accord with widely anticipated
By industry during the past week
and to large extent they have been
discounted. Revisions have been con-
fined to steel works raw material in
order to favor those producers of fin-
ished lines who have been working
around or below costs, This especial
" applies to nonintegrated plate pro-
ducers. 1t is understood the govern
ment has considered it more advisable
to reduce raw material costs to mills
tI.an to inaugurate the granting of in
creases in prices of finished steel.
Industry is much disturbed by de-
cision of price committee of war in
dustries board to conduct continuous
hearings OF complaints. suggestions
and requests regarding fixed prices.
Il is believed this will entail cont
slant unsettlement OF trade conditions
ard geReral confusion which inevitably
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Spirit of Sel-Sacrifice
Dominant Note in All
the War Activities
Continued from rage One)

has made some lovely plans, which will
meet with hearty approval and cooper
alton of both Birmingham and Admission
women.
Mrs Robert Smyer is rendering
unique service, which is being appreciated
perhaps as much as anything being done
for the boys. Mrs Smyer is constantly
receiving from some of the boys who
entertain a resquest to please bring
over some girls. These requests are
needed gladly and bright bevy of Biz
mingham bellies under Mrs. Smyer's care
come over every weekend to trip the
light fantastic with khalli-clad beaus
aplenty.
A large number of Annstonians visited
Birmingham during the past week, some
to attend DIR. Shaws lecture and some
to attend the educational association.
The teachers who attended DR. Shaw's
lecture were inspired by the splendid
tribute this wonderful woman paid to the
teachers of the nation. Their patriotism
has brought forth splendid results from
the children who have been brought I'M
der the teachers influence. The Liberty
Loan drive is being aided in u fine way
through the schools By the way, l
heard Mrs Crawford Johnson, the eff
cient chairman of Jefferson county for
the Liberty Loan drive, remark that she
had been asked by little school glri
to buy the first Liberty Bond sold In
the county.
Visitors from birmingham, Gadsden,
Talladega, Jacksonville and Selma
came to Admission to attend the dance
given on Friday by the Athletic club
at their elubrooms Decorations SYM
bolic of Easter time were used effect
lively in the ballroom and in the ice
course, and each girl was presented
with an Easter lily, and the chaperons
with q corsage bouquet
The large throng of soldier boys
who went over to Birmingham to at
tend the Phoenix club dance Thurs
day evening were loud in their praises
of the delightful hospitality extended
by the generous citizens of the Magic
City. Homes in abundance We're
thrown open to give them the ever
welcome delight of home life, and all
sorts of diversions planned to make
their visit a memorable one The
Drama league sent representatives
over from Birmingham to entertain
the soldiers Saturday evening, the
Wednesday Study club gave twilight
concert, the Choial club an evening
concert and the United Daughters of
the Confederacy a musicale during the
past week. One of the most enjoyable
events of the week was the regimen
tai sing given on Tuesday evening to
celebrate the first anniversary of the
entrance of the Hath infantry into
federal service. The sing was led by
Robert Lawrence, thousands of men
In uniform making the welkin ring
with martial melodies with an enthu-
siasm such as only Robert Lawrence
can inspire.
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California Syrup of Figs"
can't harm children and
they love it.

Mother. Your child Isne naturally
cross and peevish. See IL tongue is
coated; this is sure sign the little
stomach, liver and bowels need a cleans
ing at once.
When listless, pale. feverish. fun Of
cold breath bad, throat sore. doesn't eat.
sleep or act naturally, has stomach a che.
diarrhoea. remember. gentle liver and
bowel cleansing should always be the
first treatment given.
Nothing equals California Syrup of
Figs for children's ills; give a tea
spoonful, and in a few hours all the foul
waste, sour bile and fermenting food
which is clogged in the bowels passes
out of the system, and YOU have a we'll
and playful child again. All children
love this harmless, del1cious fruit laxa-
tive. and it never fails to effect good
inside cleansing. Directions for babies,
children Of all ages and grown-ups are
plainly on the bottle.
Keep it handy in your home. little
given today saves a sick child tomorrow,
but get tho genuine. ASK your druggist
for a bottle of California Syrup Ct
Figs" then see that it is made by the
California Fig Syrup Company."--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-31
4 P. SENATORS
BREAK UNDER BIG
GERMAN DRIVE
In Excitement of Hour They
Speak Their Minds on
Alleged Failure of
Administration
Nv HUGH w. ROBERTS.

Washington. March so = Especially
Republican senator's broke under the
strain of the German drive. Led by
Senator Lodge and Senator Poindexter,
they precipitated bitter debate on the
extent of the United States prepara-
ton for war
But for the German drive, these SEN
ators would not have so expressed
themselves Otherwise. they would
have done so before the situation in
France became serious. They pro-
ceeded in full knowledge that, ire
spective of what had been or had not
been accomplished, nothing that they
might say could Immediately rectify
the situation. They were not deceived
into believing that by the waving of a
wand they could fill the air with bat
tie planes or the sea with ships, or
the trenches with a million American
soldiers.
THEY KNEW CONDITIONS
Republicans had previously been
taken into the confidence OF the ad-
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iron and Steel Reuien1

will react upon the present orderly
me thods of cooperation between the
Industry and government regarding
prices.
Large steelmakers have been ad-
vised of tremendous new requirements
which the government is about TO
bring forth for delivery during the
last half OF the year both to itses
ard its allies. II is believed that dis
trihution of 100000 tons of shell steel
viii be taken up actively next month.
Great Britain is seeking a surprising
ly large tonnage of ship plates. As the
curve of shipbuilding rises the gov
eminent is manifesting more vigorous
attitude in pushing plate shipments.
Mills have been requested to limit
shipments to domestic buyers to "a
per cent OF their full output, Heavy
| tonnage of basic and Bessemer pig
| iron booked for second quarter viii
| be billed 81 lower on shipments 10
accord with the official price redue-
! ton. BY virtue of the revision clauses
In contracts from all sides come re-
| ports of the overwhelming amount of
unsatisfed inquiry for iron, especially
| in steelmaking' grades. One Chicago
| interest was forced to turn away 15o.-
i coo tons. As viewed in that district
pre- sent pig iron situation is tightess
ever known in northern market.
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EXCITEMENT ELSEWHERE

1t was not only in the Senate that
hysteria was displayed il, the United
States Under the strain. patriots
cried out for vengeance. and in Okla
homa shot several people OF German
origin, in Ohio. beat others. in Illi-
nois subjected others to tar and feath-
ers. and in one locality. rode a woman
on rail
New York was warned that Germany
was preparing to attack that city, both
from the air and hy s1per-guns of long
range. New J orll instantly prepared
to resist such attacks The serenity
OF HaiS and Tershing, and the calm
manner in which their men received
the actual fire CT the Germans was
not potent enough, judging from spo-
radio outbreaks, to impress every citi-
zen of the United States
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m;ristration. They had been made
aware that delay after delay had been
encountered and that progress nal
been made very slowly. They knew IN
advance that red tape, having been
cut. the nation was rapidly developing
into a lighting machine of excellent
nropor.sons. The general consensus OF
onin;on was that the United States
cauId not become an ally of England
Arm France in every sense of the word
before next spring, and that it would
he wise to accept the fact in best pos
sihle spirit.
But under the excitement of the Ger
man drive. the republicans broke. SEN
ator Lodge, who usually speaks calm
IL on this occasion elevated his voice
10 the nth degree, and repeatedly
nounded his desk. He flew into a
ouivering rage and the whiskers on
his chin, as il energized with life.
stood taut. Senator Poindexter, pom
derous and pompous was equally as
vigorous. He welded a battle-aX
| re elk lessly and unmindful of where
damage might be done. He was thor
! ouehly imbued with the idea that the
Germans were about to storm Wash
| ington. and that they could be sue
cessfully resisted only by his proves
and valor.
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You're bilious. Your liver is sluggish!
You feel lazy, dizzy and all knocked
out Your head is dull, your tongue is
coated; breath bad; stomach sour and
bowels constipated. But don't take
salivating calomel. 1t makes you sick;
YOU may lose days work.
Calomel is mercury or quicksilver
which causes necrosis OF the bones. CAL
omel crashes into sour bile like dyna-
mite, breaking it up. That's when you
feel that awful nausea and cramping.
II you want to enjoy the incest, gem
tlest liver and bowel cleansing you
ever experienced just take spoonful
night. Your druggist or dealer sells you
a bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone
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under my personal money-bac guaran-
tee that each spoonful will clean your
calomel and that it won't make you
sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone Is real liver med
cause you will wake up feeling fine
your liver will be working, your head
ache and dizziness gone, your stomach
will be sweet and your bowels regular.
You will feel like working; you'll be
cheerful; full of vigor and ambition
Dodsons Liver Tone is entirely vege-
table, therefore. harmless and cannot
saivate. Give it to your children
Millions Of people are using Dodson's
Liver Tone instead of dangerous calomel
now. Your druggist will tell you that
the. sale of calomel is almost stopped
entirely here.--Adv.
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cernedly in a mud field within range
of the German shells. which were break
ing in the immediate vicinity.
What are you doing here?' said NJ.
Clemenceau.
we are at rest" responded soldier
quietly.
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POINDEXTER EXCITED

Some of the statements of PoindeN-
ter, as culled from the Congressional
Record. follow:
when defeat stares us in the face,
it's a great satisfaction to know we
are only behind schedule.
Things have come to such a pass
as to be a scandal to the entire world,
in my judgment.
Men high in aircraft productions
have told me some mysterious and un-
known influence is putting the blight
on all efforts of the board.
II offered to get the spruce needed
by the aircraft board nine months ago
but the offer was not considered.
THE duty of senators and other pa
triotic citizens is not merely to be 81
lent, but to exert themselves to inn
prove the administration and the ef-
forts of the government.
81 am here to point out what the
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Enemy VIII Not Break
Through, Says CLenenceau

Paris 30"The will resistance, said
surrounded by deputies the Bourbon palace
That habit they will break
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LODGE WAS BITTER

Following Poindexter. Lodge took
the floor. Some of his remarks fol-
low:
1T is q crime to keep from the
American people facts we'll known to
our enemies.
THE light Liberty motor does not
show a capacity for fighting planes.
"The front where cur men are fight
ing is not defended III the air.
we have spent $S&0,000,000 for air.
planes in the past Year and we have
not a single battle 1 lane in France.
I'VE have no guns III France except
q few old coast guns.
"We got the French plans; six
months were spent in vain endeavor
to improve the best gun in the world.
I'VE have turned out two American
ships and the shipping board was
created in 1916; the country is told the
number is IS.
I'VE got the meu ana can get more,
bu, apart from that, we can show in
accomplishment Only e wasted year.
Il for one win no longer stand by
in silence
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prive-aways are not unknown to
southern California now. Freight cars
bound west have been snowbound in
the middle west and were recently
blockaded at Yuma. Ariz.. and the
Irving Motor Car company OF Los
Angeles. distributors in southern Cali
fornia for the Elgin six and the Cole
eight. when confronted by the puzzling
situation. adopted eastern methods
They organized crew of drivers and
sent them along the main travelled
railway routes where five carloads Of
Elgins and two of Coles We're discov-
cred. The driving crew took the de-
layed automobiles into Los Angeles III
triumph and satisfied awaiting Gus
toners. The railroads have an emf
barge on freight shipments between
Los Angeles and points east Of Yuma.
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MOntgOmery's New Play
Will Be Unfurled-Lib-
erty Loan Day, April G

al association. She spent the Weekend
in Birmingham with her brother, Mr.
Herbert Higgins. who is a junior law
student at the University of Alabama.
The Blackfriars. the dramatic organi-
cation of the University of Alabama. will
appear in Montgomery sometime in April
in a one-act play and a three-act COM
edy. The club is under the capable di-
rection of Mr.. Hudson STROBE, and the
cast of this year is excellent. Miss Irene
Waldhurst, the character actress of the
company, has accepted an engagement
with the Morosco company, beginning
next year Among others who are well
known are Miss Beryl Rogers of Bir-
mingham. Miss Hattie Blalock of Tusca-
ioosa, Mr.. Fred Perry, Mr.. Rucl1er Agee.
Mr. Charlie Johnson and Mr.. Rowan
Owen. Miss Katherine Davis. talented
Montgomery girl, is also member of the
cast The one-act play, .Rosalie,' Is
the same one presented several years
ago by Sara Bernhard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-31

r. w. Schwerdtfeger. designing en-
gineer of the Air-O-Flex Automobile
CORPORATION, with record of success
fri truck models designed for many 81
the leading companies of the day. -
en,bodying every good truck feature
from every truck he has ever designed
throughout the life of the motor truck
business in the new Air-O-Flex model.
which is to be fitted with the Air o.,
Flex suspension. Mr.. Schwere-fegcr
promises a real surprise in the model
which he will have ready within a
short time. and which will be placed
under countrywide test under novel
circumstances just as soon as 1t is
completed All of the preliminary work
is now we'll under way and many Of
the parts are now being made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-31

A beautiful line Of Fancy Ribbons for
bags-every color in the assortment
Priced Goo to $2.65 yard.
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500 Pearl Earrings For
79c Pair

Heavy Oriental Pearl Earrings-the
rich cream colored pearl, regular $1.OO
values, 79c pair. ..,4....a..
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Anecdotes showing the wonderful
morale of the French troops were related
BY the premier. A battalion of terri
torial troops arriving at the front line
yesterday. were found awaiting the or
der for a counter attack, sitting uncon-
senator tOverman of North Carolina)
is seeking to cover up-an undisputed
and scandalous failure of the admin
istration."
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Children's Fancy Socks, in all sizes, a
good assortment of colors, in neat pat
terms. 25c, 29c and 35c pair.
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Fine Variety NolU in
"Seruice Handbags !!

Prices range from $3.50 for a bag of
black leather to $1,000 for one of fine
mocha or beautiful brocade. Leather
bags start at $3.50.
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BURGER IS

Some are smartly embroidered,
braided and trimmed with small
covered buttons.
Georgette crepe or satin collars
and clever pockets are expressed
in prettiest styles.
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Patent Leather Belts, in all the popular
colors and black and white, covered
buckles to match belts. Soc each.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-03-31

Women's full fashioned Boot Silk Hose,
in black, white and colors, heavy grade
of silk in the good Isle feet and double
tops. Csc pair. ...s.s..s.s.,..s..
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MILDLY Ties, in red, black, navy, purple
and yellow, corded border, three-cor-
nered style. 75c each.
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Fine guaged Silk Lisle Hose, in black
or white, wonderful value, full fash
Toned and reinforced at the wearing
parts. Csc pair
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Taffeta, Charmeuse, Crepe
Meteor, Georgette, Serge
and Beautiful Combination
of Material. In New and
Fashionable Colors.
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Graduated
Pearl Necklaces

27-inch length, very pretty grade Of
pearl beads, 75c regularly. Special SOC
each.
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All colors in Windsor Ties, of crepe or
heavy satin, full length and we'll made.
Csc each.
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White Kid Belts, in various widths, 2 to
inches wide, covered buckles on all of
them, some are silk lined. Priced SOC
to $1.25.
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Suits and Dresses That Are Alb!

NO MAIL OR PHONE ORDERS NONE SENT ON APPROVAL
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In full range of sizes for women
and misses.
Not a new or desirable style note
is missing, so you win find grace
fully draped, peg top, semi-peg
top, overskirt and full shirred
models.
Cleveland County herald., 1918-12-26

seat of government the little nation < &rat thought was 10 express her ssrati- tude to the Commission for Relief iA Belgium for preserving the lives Of millions of her citizens,
 Germany, on the other hand. need not figure in such map for Arleri- cans because there is no present indl- cation that We sha. he called on II aA to take thought for the food needs of Germany. Germany probably can care for her owa food problem If sle lS given access to shipping and is enabled 10 distribute fcod 10 the cities with dense populat!o7 < which are the ifou- ble centers
 England, France, the Netherlands and Portugal all of which have been naiAtaiucd from American supplies. nave sufficient food to mee; immediate needs. hul inp!r future preSenTS > ii ous difficulties The sane .- .-"c ct spain and li1e northern neutral coun, Il ies-Noruay. Sweden aG:l ponn.ark -{VhoSe ports @pve been opeWaild who have aecn able 10 draw to some de,rce upon fGrcign supplies
 Most of Russia Is already in rhp ;Arees of famine. a:s1 io oG11ea9 peopln iAere arc beyond < possibility of help Hcfcre ane,hSy spr.ng thol. sands of lhem Gaevi,arly must die. This applies as well 10 I'olund and practically throughouts the Baltic re-