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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22
STATE GUARDS ON
DUTY AT YARDS
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PORTLAND, Or, Jan. a.
First steps in utilization of the
Oregon state guard was taken to-
day when, at the order Of Gov.
Withycombe, so guardsmen began
sentry duty at local shipyards,
supplementing the city's heavy
contingent of special watchmen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22

II he had any fish to sell
the mayor would sell 7-cent
fish to Tacomans. He now
has men to sell 'em and .
place.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22
HE'D DRAFT CIVIL
WAR HEROES, TOO

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. %.
Senator McCumber, North Da-
kota, today introduced bill draft
ing into the service all males be-
tween Is and 60.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22
COOS BAY GUARDED /.
BY u. s. MARINES

MARSHFIELD, Orr Jan. a.
Detachments of U. 8. marines are
today on duty around Coos Bay,
guarding shipyards and other
waterfront property here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22

will see you now, Mrs. Gibson, y said the
adjutant, and | was ushered into a sun
ny room and confronted by tall figure,
man much younger that | expected to
see.
For an instant Gen. Pershing stood
silent, then, with a smile, he held out his
hand and | realized the adjutant had
not entered with me.
The man before me had the bearing
that told of supple joints, perfect heart
action, and that spirit was in his eyes
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22
FAvORlTE INDOOR SPORT IN
HILLSBORO. I'LL.

From the Hfllsb0ro News.
Ed Fellis, who insists ON COM
Quoting a clean, orderly theater,
has found-t necessary to close the
gallery simply because bunch
of roughnecks couldn't behave
themselves.
These young men and boys in~
sisted on bouncing nails off the
bald heads in the seats below
them and even some supposedly
young ladies were guilty of drop
ping chewing gum on the heads
Of those sitting in the lower papt
of the house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22
Greetings, have YOU some
Kar-8u in your cupboard?

The transportation situation
has come to such pass in Ia
coma that the name of an auto
bus man fined for running with-
out a state license is Mr.. Hyke.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22

Connie Mack has sold his
star first baseman. Connie
will be selling the grand
stand next.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22
TACOMA PREPARED
FOR ENEMY PLOTS

fixtures on the third floor of the
Acme White Lead & Color works.
which supplies the government
with white lead for submarines,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22

Give the Y. w. a boost; 1t de-
serves it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22

Miss Eva Zaionz, above, and
Miss Sylvia Kepkin, -4isst Russian
Death Battalion girls to reach
America, snapped as they arrived
in San Francisco. Like all the
women in the fighting legion, they
had their hair trimmed short.
tional example of female soldiery
was given to me by those who
know as only eyewitnesses can
know--Miss Eva Zaionz and Miss
Sylvia kopkin, who have just ar
rived in the United States follow
ing their flight from Russia.
Sex Barrier Insuperable.
Both girls were members of the
Battalion of Death. But both,
fortunately, belonged to a unit
which had not yet been mustered
into service, and therefore they
were not stationed at the barracks
where the last scene in the trag-
edy of the women soldiers was
tContaued on rage Tive.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-01-22
Red Cross Doing
Great Work, Says
General PerShinQ
BY IDAH M'GLONE GIBSON
(Author of Confessions of Wife)
Special Cable to The 4 ines, Copyrighted, 1918.

AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS, FRANCE, Jan.
% = lControle Americainel - "General Pershing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
EVEN CROSS, SICK CHILDREN LOVE SYRUP OF FIGS If feverish, bilious, constipated, give fruit laxative
 at once

Don't scold your &retful, peevish child. See if tongue ss coated; this is sure sign it's little stomach. liver and bowels are clogged with sour waste.
 When listsess. pale, feverish. full of cold. breath bad. throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomach ache, indigestion, diarrhoea, give tea spoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the foul waste, the sour bile and fermenting food passes out of the bowels and you have a we'll and playful child again. Chil- dren love this harmless fruit laxative'' and mothers can rest easy after giving it, because it never fails to make their little '1nsides" clean and sweet.
 Keep it handy, Mother! A little given today saves a sick child tomorrow, but get the genuine Ask your druggist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which has directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle Remember there arc commercials sold here, so surely look and see that yours is made by the ssGalifornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand back. with scoatempt z any. other fig syrup.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
EXPERT SALESMEN SELL THRIFT STAMPS.
Tobacco Company's Sales Force Making an Active
 Canvass of District

sIn the service of Uncle Sam for one week selling thrift stamps and baby bonds" is the inscription on stream CT flying from a car which has been seen in Birmingham and vicinity this week It is driven by W. B. White. division manager of the American To- bacco company. and W. A. Page, city salesman of the same company, who are working this territory together in their baby bond canvassing.
 This pair have reported sales of the two varieties of stamps to 7S6 people during the part of the week just passed, and say that "the waters fine! It will be remembered that the Amer ican Tobacco company is donating the entire sales force to the work of ad- vancing the sales of these bonds for
 this entire week, or over $500 exTert salesmen out on the trail and all '.blood- thirsty" This, when figued up, according to one-man standard. Will
 represent the entire work of one indi-
 yidual for approximately two life
 times.
 Crawford Johnson, state director oi
 the national war SavlngS conHilttcc
 who has just returned from Tusca- ioosa, where he went upon the invi-
 tation of the Rotary club of that city to give a talk on baby bonds, re- turned to Birmingham yesterday. and is all bubbling over with enthusiasm over the spirit in which Tuscaloosa is taking hold of the campaign. He was especially loud in his praise oi Ithe work of Postmaster Sam Clabaugf Mir. Johnson addressed the Rottarians of Birmingham yesterday. and imme' diately afterwards plans were formu' lated whereby the club could engagae
 more actively in the campaign. The appointment of agencies are be- ing made every day, and at the pres ent rate, it appears that before lons the campaign will simmer down to you buy from me, or I'll buy from you basis"
 The treasury agents appointed 1T Birmingham yesterday are:
 The United States Cast Iron Pipe company, Maurice Letaw, James q Weaver. agent Frisco; South Highland Drug company. City Ice Delivery com any, Birmingham Trunk factory. J. M Jones, Jr.. W. T. Sanborn and company New York Life Insurance company Twenty.third Street Baptist church south; New Hope Baptist church
 Northside Infirmary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
WHIST PARTY
NEWSOF .ENSLEY

Plans have been completed for the celebration of Robert Burns one hum dred and fifty-eighth anniversary by the Daughters of Scotland at the Eagles hall Friday evening, beginning at o'clock. The proceeds will go to local Red Cross unit. Robertson.s orchestra will furnish musical num- bers for the programme and after ward for the dancing. The welcome address will be made by Rev. John Miner and Scotch folksongs will be dance will be given by Miss Aurelia Speaker and a bagpipe selection by Drummond Lidel. Tom Campbell will give a Scotch solo and Miss Katha- rine Laird will dance the original Highland fling" Mrs. Robert Fur man and Miss Elizabeth Smith will each give vocal solos and sing a duet together and the three Thomas sisters or West End will give number of scotch character songs and dances Mrs. Scott, who has q most pleasing voice. will sing and dance. The pro- gramme will close with the playing of the bagpipes by John Campbell. After the programme supper will be
 
 grand march led by Miss Elizabetl, I Smith and Edward Hedgecoth. A l large advance sale of tickets have l been made and several have made lib eral donations to the Red Cross fund l l.. Oliver will be the accompanst for the evening.
 l The Sesame Literary club met with Mrs. Conrad Boterweg yesterday after noon. The following programme was given: Treaty of 1609.' Mrs. Oscar Berney; Inventions for the Main eG ! in War" Mrs. D. M. Lewis; 'Musicai Birmingham Mrs. J. J. Walker Be sides the club members the guests present were Mrs A. c. Hazen. Mrs c. A. Birk. Mrs. H. D. Williams, Mrs R J. Haering. Mrs. Crowder Mrs c vandenberg. Mrs. Charles Hassler, Mrs T. l.. Hendrix and Miss Theresa Hodge. of Perry, Ga.
 The social event of the week wa. the dance at the Elks' club on Ave, nue D last evening. The proceeds o the dance is applied to the charity fund of the Elks' lodge.
 Mrs. Shook Keith. who has been il at the Birmingham infirmary, will He turn to her home this morning. l
 Miss Anna Jungerman of the Ensle, library announces the arrival of tn, following books; Beautiful Crochet or Household Linen" "Our Country, Flag" and number of children. books.
 The funeral of William A Davidson who died at Gary. Ind. Sa ( day, vii be held from the residence. 1919 Ave nue H, Friday. the hour to be an nounced later. The remains arrived last night. He is survived by a widow one daughter. Cecelia; and one son John F.. who is now with the Amer ican expeditionary force in France.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Regulation Barracks to Be Built and Base Hospital
 Enlarged at Once
CANTONMENT TO BE
 MADE PERMANENT
Improvements Are Considered to Forecast Other Divisions Will Be Trained at Macon-Big Re-
 pair Shop Planned
By GEORGE M. SPARKS

Camp Wheeler. Macon, Ga, January g. Special )-The men of the Dixie division are happy over the fact that they are to soon have a complete sewerage sys- tenn installed at the camp, regulation barracks for the men, and an enlarged base hospital double the size of the pres ent one, The contract has already been let and the work will be rushed by the division officers so that the men of the Dixie division will have an opportunity to enjoy the improvements.
 As another evidence that Camp Wheel CT is to become permanent cantonment General Hayden has received instructions from the war department to proceed with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24

was seated in the waiting room of the depot, when her hsuband, who had pre- vioLsIy been in her company. entered the room and without saying a words fired twice at his wife at close range He then attempted to kill himself.
 Parker and his wife, 1t is alleged, had family trouble and had separated. Mrs. Parker was leaving the city for Pensa- cola, Fla.
 Authorities at St. vineents stated last night that Mrs. Parker's condition was very grave but she had a chance for re- covery. Parker will be placed under ar rest as soon as his condition permits him to leave the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
GRADUATING EXERCISES

Much interest is being manifested in the graduating exercises of the senior class of the Bessemer High school, in view of the fact that this is the first class to receive their diplomas in the mid-year. The exercises will be held Fri day evening at o'clock in the high school auditorium. The following pro- gramme Will be rendered: Song, ''U. S.. A. Forever" by the class. Prayer, the Rev. NJ. K. Thornton. 'Schubert's Sere- nade," by the class. Salutatory, Miss Bernice Ezell Davidson. Class history, Miss Annie Mae Cargile. Violin solo, Miss Bessie Schwabacher. Proph ecy,
 Miss Lucille Mae Vickers. Giftorian. Miss Fife Williams Class song (words by Miss Bessie Schwabacher), class. Advice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
MRS. PEARL PARKER. MAY RECOVER FROM DANGEROUS WOUNDS
Assailant of Woman Shot Down in l.. & N. Station Is Guarded by Police
 at Hospital

Mrs. Pearl Parker, who was shot twice in the breast about 9 o'clock Tuesday night In the waiting room of the Louis- vile and Nashville depot by her hus- band, c. l.. Parker. was reported by au- thorities at St. Vincents hospital as improving last night, although she is still in a serious condition. Parker, who turned the weapon on himself after shooting his wife. is resting we'll at the Hiliman hospital, and will recover.
 Parker Is being guarded at the Hill man by police officers. His wound Is not as serious as first anticipated. He shot himself under the right eye, the bullet taking & glancing course and penetrating near the temple
 Mrs. Parker, with several relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Policemen Attend the
 Funeral of G. A. Sims

Commissioner John H. Taylor and a large number of policemen attended the funeral of Officer George A. Sims yesterday at the family residence. Ss17 Sloss avenue, East Lake. Six mem bers of the force, including Chief Shirley, acted as pallbearers.
 Officer Sims was shot Saturday night and died early Tuesday morning, fol- lowing an operation Monday. His spinal column was struck by the lone bullet, fired at him by Arthur Gilmore The shooting occurred at the home of Lively vandiver. All North Twenty fifth street. who is being held. together with J. II. Hall, for implication in the affair.
 Sims had been a member of the force for the past nine years. He is sur vived by his widow and two daugh- ters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
COAL SITUATION

The coal situation is most serious Tn Bessemer, as it was reported tonight by city officials that not one ton of coal could be had in the city. The local deal. CTS are entirely out and the city has completed distributing the car it re- ceived Monday, and calls continue to come in for fuel Several of the local dealers have coal ordered and it is thought that they will receive three ears jointly about the last of the week. It is understood that the city does not ex- pect to receive any coal before next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
BESSEMER BUREAU PHONE BEsSEMER 5s1

Hatikwah club rooms. The reception room was tastefully arranged in ferns and cut flowers. Following series or whist the lady's prize, a box of hand kerchiefs, was won by Mrs. Martin Barr, while the gentleman's prize, which was also handkerchiefs, was won by l. Green on cut with Louis King. During the evening a salad course was served. Those who enjoyed the affair were: Miss Ida Kartus Miss Zelma Lefkovits, Miss Dora Barr, Miss Goldstein of New York, Miss Ida Weinstein and Norman Lefkovits of Camp Pike, Dave Weinstein. Lois. King, Joe Weinstein, William Lefkovits, I. Green, Dave Jospin, Mir. and Mrs. Sam Lefkovits. MT. and Mrs. Monroe Lesser, MT. and Mrs. Martin Barr, Mir. and Mrs. Ripco, Mir. and Mrs Sol Kar- tus, Mir and Mrs. Philip Brick MT. and Mrs. Morris Green, MT. and Mrs. Harry Kartus, Mr. and Mrs. Max King and MT. and Mrs Jake Strauss.
 Mrs. J. J. Trucks delightfully."- enter tained the members of the Saturday Afternoon Bridge club yesterday after noon at her home at Johns The recep- tion rooms were artstically arranged In cut flowers and potted plants. Score was kept by the players on dainty score cards of green and white. Mrs. I. D. Davis won the first prize, dainty piece of lingerie, while the consolation prize fell to Miss Miriam Archibald, During the afternoon a salad and ice course was served by the hostess. Those pres- ent were: Miss Mary Grace Saunders Miss Miriam Archibald, Miss Emma Singleton, Miss Mae Morris, Miss Mable Byrd Mrs I. D. Davis, Mrs. J. L. Smith and the hostess, Mrs. J. J. Trucks.
 PERSONALS
 The many friends of Mrs. c. M. Tatun will regret to learn that she is critically i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs Cummings.
 George Bumgardner will leave Thurs. day for Waco, Tex, where he will be the guest of his brother, Private Clarence Bumgardner of Camp MacArthur.
 Miss Zelna Lefkovits, the attractive daughter of MT. and Mrs Sam Lefkovits left this afternoon for Tuscaloosa. where she will attend the University of Ala. bama midyear dances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
HAD THE GRIP THREE WEEKS

With January comes lagrippe. Lin- sering colds seem to settle in the sys- tenn. causing one to ache all over, feel feverish and chilly, tired. heavy and dropping. Mrs. Lizzie Tyles, Tender son, Ky writes: My daughter had la grippe for three weeks. had the doc- tor and bought medicine and none of 1t did any good. I gave her Foley's Honey and Tar and now she is all right. I have told all my friends about It. Insist on the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24

Bessemer, January 2s.-(special)- )-The local exemption board continues its work of classifying registrants and at present over 1000 men have been class flied. The board hopes to complete this work by February 15. Ed Turner, reg istrant. reported to the local board this afternoon spd will leave Thursday morn- ing for Camp Gordon, while three ne- groes, Ben Harris, Howard Buford and Pearleren Wilkerson, will be sen to Camp Dodge, Ia, by the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Exchange to Close

New York, January 29.-Board Of governors of the New York stock ex- change today decided to close the ex- change on the remaining heatless Mondays imposed under the fuel ad- -ministration's order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
SOLDIERS ID GIVE VAUDEVILLE SHOW
 AT THE JEFFERSON

Record attendances are expected at the vaudeville entertainments to be given by soldiers from Camp Mcclellan at the Jefferson theatre. The initial perform ance will be held Friday night, and will be followed by performances on Satur- day afternoon and night at the usual hours.
 All of the participants of the show, which will be high-class vaudeville. are khaki-clad boys, who have previous ex- perience on the stage, many of them performers of unusual ability. Re- gently the boys from Camp Mcclellan gave an entertainment here. and scored & decided hit. The programme will in- clude singing and dancing and comedy galore
 The boys who will take part in the production are: Earle Grimes, Mickey Fox, Jim Smith, Billy Kane, Private Kirschbaum, Sergeant Alex Porter and Bill Wright. The performance will be staged under the personal supervision of Capt. Henry Cobb, aide to General Mor- ton.
 All proceeds of the entertainment will go to the fund for hospital and camp an,usements at Camp Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
PERSONAL

John Lewis is resting we'll after an op- eration which was performed upon him at St. vincents hospital yesterday after- noon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
Weeghman Re-Elected

Chicago, January 2S.--Charles H. Weeghman was reelected president of the Chicago National League Baseball club at the annual meeting of the stockholders today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
NEWS OF BESSEMER


to undergraduates, Miss Kathrine Nolan. Valedictory, Miss Susie White Ad- dress, Andrew c. Mitchell, president board of education. Presentation of diplomas, pr. R. P McTyeire. An nouncements, Superintendent l.. L. Vann. Farewell song, by class (words by Miss Schwabacher) Benediction, Rev. l. r. Swallow. The class is composed of IS members who are: Miss Minnie Perrin Jackson, Miss Annie Mae Cargile, Miss Willie Mae Cox, Miss Susie Jane White, Miss Lucille Mae Vickers. Miss Thelma Dudley, Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick. Miss Bernice Ezell Davidson, Miss Fife Inez Williams, Miss Bertha Estelle Schwartz Miss Frances Miriam Smith, Miss Kath- rine Nolan, Miss Bessie Schwabacler Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick. Fred Adams and R. P McTyeire, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement has been made that the wedding of Miss Inez Williams of Blr- mingham and Corporal George Barr of this city will be solemnized on Tuesday evening, January 29, at the home of the brides parents in Birmingham Miss Dora Barr of this city, sister of the groom, will act as maid of honor, while Sergt. Nathan Kartus, also of this city, will be best man. A number of social events are being planned In this city to be given in compliment to the bride-elect.
 The Progressive Tacky Party" which was given last evening by Circle No. 8 of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church, proved quite success in every way Miss Emma C. Haley was awarded the girls prize, box of stick candy, while Sidney Spain captured the boys prize, a cob pipe. for the best costumes. Later in the evening refresh ments were served.
 Announcement has been made that the Epworth league of the First Methodist church would take for it's subject "Youne Christians Reaching Outwards' on Sun day evening at 6:30 at the church.
 WHIST PARTY
 One of the most delightful social events of the week was the whist party, which was given last evening at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24

Miss Elizabeth Clark is the pioneer woman boarding officer of the United States immigration service. She is at- tached to the San Francisco district and is compelled to board all incoming for eign vessels that arrive at that port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24

Miss Anna Jungerman of the Ensl library announces the arrival of { following books: "Beautiful Crochet Household Linen.'' "Our Countr Flag" and number of childre books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-24

The social event of the week was the dance at the Elks' club on Ave- nue D last evening. The proceeds of the dance is applied to the charity fund of the Elks' lodge.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-03
4 TALK WITH
A KE0kUK MAN
Mr.. Richard Schouten, Baker, Of 1902
High Street, Tells of His
Exneriepce

There is nothing like a talk with
one of our own citizens for giving
hope and encoura cement to the
anxious sufferer from the dread kid
ney disease. We, therefore, give here
an interview with a Kokuk man:
my kidneys were out of order and
had pains through the small of my
back, especially in bad weather." says
Mr. Schouten. II used Doan's Kid
ney Pills, procured from Engelhardt
& Co.'S Drug Store. They strength
ened my back and put my kidneys
IN good order. have had no trouble
since"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Schouten had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfgrs.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-03
THE MINNESOTA
SOLDIERS HERE
Going From st. Paul and Minneapo.
lis to jefferson Barracks
For Service in the
War.

The big trainload Of soldiers which
passed through Keokuk yesterday
afternoon were from Minnesota and
en- route for jefferson Barracks.
where they are quartered this morn.
ing.
We're going to lick the kaiser
and the whole Won Hindenbure fami.
ly.' was the large white sign on the
side Of one of the coaches that at.
tracted the eyes of the people at
the station as the train passed
The 367 soldiers We're from Min
neapois and st. Paul and entrained
there the previous evening. They
had breakfast at Cedar Rapids and
We're given a good dinner by the Red
Cross at Burlington.
They are limited service men. 60
ing to be trained to be clerks at
headquarters OF various army units
finally, they will release a lot of
class one men now doing clerical
duty at regimental and other head
quarters, who will be sent to the
trenches,