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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
TWO LECTURES AT
 THE BIJOU TODAY
Pastor Cole Will Close Four Weeks Engagement of Photo Drama
 Creation

Pastor Cole of Brooklyn, will close the four weeks engagement of the of Creation" in Birming- ham at the Bijou theatre today.
 He will deliver two discourses. At 3 D. m. his topic will be Pastor Rus sells Teachings Examined" and at 8 D. m he will discuss. 'rhe Second Com Ing of Christ--Why, How and When?" Pastor Cole is peculiarly fitted to speak on these subjects an earnest Bible student, and has been intimately asso- ciated with the work of the Interna- tional Bible Students association for many years. He received his training for public service in the Bible house of the association in Brooklyn, where MT. Russell makes his home. and thus is able to thoroughly expound his in- depreciation of the scriptures. The pub lie is cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
NAME HARRY WILSON
 CITY TICKET AGENT

Harry Wilson, son of H. F. Will son, Jr., has been appointed city tick ct agent for the Southern Railway, to succeed C.. E. Boissean. who is to be transferred to Cincinnati. The appoint ment of MT. Wilson Is effective Mon day. He is we'll known in Birmingham and Is familiar with the work. which he will be called upon to do at the Southern offices. He was appointed by Mitchell Coxwell, district passenger agent for the Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
R. W. EWING ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE GAS CONTROVERSY President Board of Trade Inclined to Favor Gas
 Offer BIGGER DECEASE IN PRICE THAN QUALITY Proves That Reduction in Quality of Gas Would Be 12 Per Cent
 Less Than Reduction
 in Price

The first announcement which is expect ed to become part of series on the gas question here was issued yesterday by the Board of Trade through R. w. Ewing, it's president. In the statements the activities of the Board of Trade Is re- viewed In connection with the gas matter before the commission. and there follows the views of MT. Ewing as to what hs thinks the present situation is.
 The data furnished by Mir Ewing Is . very clear and modest review of the sit- uation and cannot fail to attract attention from those persons interested in the gas controversy. MT. Ewing rehearses the point that the commission by refusing the contract denies the people of this com munity a saving of $i. GOO. an estimate furnished by c. c. Brown, the city's own expert.
 The statement Is as follows:
 City's Contract
 "As understand 1t the present status IS in brief as follows
 "The city has q contract, us a part or it's general franchise, with the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company for the use and sale of gas which ex- tends for six and one-half years more. The contract provides that the price of gas be mutually revised every 10 years in ac- cordance with prevailing prices of gas in other cities under similar conditions, and calls for gas of 575 British thermal heat units to be used, for which the city agreed to pay % cents per 1000 feet as basis the city to derive no per cent or payment of any kind on the volume Of business from the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company at present.
 "The point they bring up. the need of amendment of contract. Is that the capac- ty of their present coal gas plant on Twelfth street has been practically reached, and that addition to the pres ent plant there would be necessary at once in order to take care of their gas requirements. investigations by the gas company showed that they could procure by-product gas from the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company at Ensley which would answer all purposes, and they could build holders and pipes into the city and distribute It at less cost than they cc uld make the necessary addition to en- large their plant sufficiently to supply the city for the remainder of the gas con- tract six and one-half years.
 This new by-product gas will be fur nished, if agreement Is reached under the contract from the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company to give minimum of 525 B. T. U. and a probable average of $40 B. T. IT.. as compared with the 5W
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
NO EXPENSE SPARED
 TO MAKE IT PRIDE
 OF WHOLE SOUTHLAND
Furnishings and Equipment Are on the Same Scale of Elegance and Beauty as the Building,
 Which Is Last Word in
 Hotel Architecture
By CLYDE W. ENNIS
SOME DATA ABOUT
 TUTWILER OPENING

Total investment .... S2.25o,000 Formal opening to public Monday D. m. to p. m.
 Service of table dhote dinner at s3 per plate begins at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Plans to Serve 600

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
RUNNING RACES TOBEFEATUREOF
 FAIR THIS FALL Turf DevOtees Promised Treat-$10,300 Is Total
 Stakes Offered
 for 1914

Turf devotees are promised rare treats this year at the Alabama State Fair, ac- Acting Secretary Sam Fowlkes. In addi- ton to the increased stake and open purse races over last year there are to be lumber of running races which will add zest to the sport.
 Tie Alabama State Fair is giving more money this year to running races than any other fair in the southern circuit, and as much as any in the middle west where running races are at their height. The following is a list of the amount given by several of the larger fairs of r-..t.ol es+otas for rt1ppiuX racaS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

is no doubt but that the races at the fair this year will exceed anything ever held in the south since the war 1ndica- tions at this early date point to the most flattering success in every direction, par ttCularly in races.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14

South Dakota State ............ 300
 This brings the total of money for races at the 1914 fair to S10,3o0, $500 being given away in harness races.
 This year there are four 5000 early clos Ing stake races in place of the three of last year. Entries for these races close July z, and already flood of inquiries .is pouring into the fair offices and race horse men are beginning to whip their steeds into shape for the races this fall. Several entries nave been made already, but these the management desires to with hold until all entries are made The early closing stake races this year are:
 No. 1.-The Ensley, 2:20 trot, 5000.
 No. 2-The Mokolne, 2:14 trot. 5000.
 No. 3-The Bessemer, 2:17 pace, 5000.
 NO. 4-The Alabama, 2:11 pace. 5000. r Open races are as follows: 2:27 trot, $500; 21s trot $500; 2.16 trot. PIP trot, free for all trot; 2:20 pace 2:i4 pace; PIP pace, and 2:09 pace, each $500. As in previous fairs the rule of the races is for mile heats, three in five.
 Preparations are being made for great number of horses. this year, even greater than any previous year on account of the increa sed number Of days oe the dura- tions of the fair. The Alabama State Fair follows the Nashville fair and 1t is expected that all the horses there will come here inasmuch as a continuous un- broken circuit of seven or eight weeks is offered. At the conclusion of the Bir- minghann fair Montgomery will open. From Montgomery these same horses can go to Meridian, Miss, and from there to Jackson after which there is a choice of either Shreveport, La, or Macon, Ga. Besides this in the late fall there are any numbers of county fairs m Alabama. all of which are offering nice sums in races. President Brown says that there
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
OBITUARY
Miss Helen Bingham.

Miss Helen Bingham, who for near ly two score years was a teacher in New London public schools and a principal most of the time. died Tues day night at her home there. Miss Bingham was nearly 80 years of age. She had performed the duties of the Principal at Winthrop school up to About four years ago. Three sisters, Mrs. William H. Tubbs, Mrs. William H. Bentley and Miss M. Elizabeth Bingham survive her.
 Miss Bingham was born in Willi- mantle. Her father was George Bing- ham and her mother was Mary Bitten. Both died years ago. The family re- moved to New London when Miss Bingham was young woman. She was engaged by the city as a teacher and continued in that capacity until she was promoted to the position of principal of the old Main street school. She succeeded Miss Emma Douglass. When the Winthrop. school was built Miss Bingham took charge of it. She was recognized as an efficient teacher and manager and many pupils who attended her schools have fond memory for her.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS
A Day in Alabama Staged Successfully by Ever Ready Glee CIub-Sacred Heart Fair opens-Notes and Per- sonaIs.

The Ever Ready Glee club presented A Day in Alabama before @ large and enthusiastic audience in Ponemah hall on Wednesday evening. Oscar F. Heinrich, under whose directorship the sketch was presented, is to be compli- mented on the success attained by his efforts.
 The cast follows: Interlocutor. Earle M. Wood; George Jefferson, Arthur P. Schofeld: Thomas Washington, Victor rich, William H. Murdock, George w. Stanton, Edwin B. Pollard: second tenors, Robert M. Brierley, Earle M. Wood, Fred Knowles; first bass, Sam uel L.. Armitage, George w. Weller, Arthur P. Schofield; second bass, John w. Brierley, Victor H. Davis, John w. Eaton, William A. Pickering. The programme was as follows: Old Folks at Home. ....... .Haviland
 Entire Chorus. When They Christened Brudder
 Johnson's Child ...... .Jantes
 Robert M. Br1erley. Dreams of Long Age .Caruso
 John w. Eaton.
 Entire Chorus Rebecca of Sunnybrook F'arm..
 William H. Murdock. Adrift on the Sea of Love. .Braham
 Oscar K. Heinrich. Suppose I Met You Face to Face,
 ..harTl8 Samuel l.. Armitage, Oscar F. Hein- rich, John w. Eaton, John w.
 Brierley. My Little Persian Rose. ...
 ....... From A Persian Garden
 William A. Pickering. When I Dream of Old Erin. Friedman George w. Stanton, Oscar F.
 Heinrich, John w. Eaton,
 John w. Brierley. Sometime Maybe -......... HaviIand
 Entire Chorus.
 Tom Fields was seen in novelty dancing and Bert Lee entertained as a comedian and banjoist.- The sketch On Board the Good Ship Madagascar proved one of the many attractive features. Those in the sketch were: Captain, Arthur P. Schofield: Sailor Weigh, Victor H. Davis; An Unbleach-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
Parish Hall Handsomely Decorated- Mayor Murphy Addresses Parishion. ers-Father Metisrer Speaks ir French.

The Sacred Heart fair or Flower land opened in most promising way Tuesday evening in Parish hall, Mer- chants avenue, the attendance being large. The hall is very tastefully dec ordted with flags and banners, reflect ing the careful and painstaking work Of those in charge Along each side or the hall are three booths, hand somely decorated, and which are in truth works of art The candy booth Is especially beautiful with it's many colored electric lights. The stage has been newly painted and decorated un- der the personal supervision of Father Metierer.
 The evenings programme was nice- " arranged and was excellentIy carried out. Mayor Timothy C.. Murphy, who was present, made a few remarks rel ativel to the new addition to the church to be built in the near future and complimented the parishioners on their cooperation in the work May or Murphy said he hoped the faiI would be successful one. Father Metierer gave a highly interesting ad- dress in French A concert programme was furnished by Laroch's Military band of Occum and the evening closed with dancing, the dance programme being furnished by Lvingstone's or chestra- Rev. U. O. Bellerose is ir general charge O. the fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
FISH WORKS FOR R. R.
In Union All by Himself, speckled Trout Serves New Haven Road,

The New Haven railroad has at least one unique employe among it's many thousands which assist in some man ner in the running of its trains or the comfort of its passengers, says the Dsnbury News. Perhaps the most ir- teresting employe of the road s a speckled trout, which is regularly em- ployed in the service of the railroad at it's Branchville station.
 The speckled trout has been an sm- ploye of the railroad for the past ten years and having never been known to shirk a days work is considered as one of the most valued employees of the road Many of the officials of the railroad have stopped off at the Branchyflle station at odd times to see this unique employe and they, nave also found him working, fact which may contain a useful object lesson for some of the employees of the two-foot- ed kind
 In its sphere the trout performs a useful and distinctly important service for the railroad. His working guar ters are found in a well in the yard ot the Branchville Inn, conducted by Carl 6chaub. This we'll supplies the Branchville station with drinking wa ter and it is the duty of the sp.ckled trout to keep the water pure for drink ing purposes. The railroad is fully cognizant of the importance of the task performed by the trout and his posted sign over the well werninE all persons not to interfere with the trout in the performance of It's du- ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
WEDDING.
7T5
Wunderiich-Brosofske.


 |, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock Bernard Wtlnderlich and Miss Martin Brosofske were united in marriage by Rev. S. H. Howe, D. D., pastor of Park Congregational church, at his residence on Williams avenue. The couple were attended by Miss Emma Brosofske. sister of the bride as bridesmaid and Frank Erlbeck as best man. The bride was charmingly gowned in wistaria silk, while tho bridesmaid wore a light blue gown with lace trimmings. Following the wedding ceremony there was a supper and reception at the home of the bride, 656 North Mafn, street. social eve ming followed and an orchestra of seven pieces. furnished music Therc were many guests in attendance and number of handsome and useful wedding gifts including cut glass, sil- verware furniture, linen and money were received.
 MT. and Mrs wunderlich left during the evening. for wedding tour to New York. They will be gone a week and on their return will take up their residence with MT. Wunderlich's iath- er Louis Wunderlich, of TaftviIle.
 The groom is the son of Louis and Barbara Smith Wunderlich and is .m- ployed as weaver in Taftville. His bride is the daughter of William and Louise Ince Brosofske. She has also been employed as a weaver and has loved with her parents at 556 North Main street.
 Both bride. and groom have a vida fcircle of admiring friends, who wish them success and happiness in their married life.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
NATIVE OF COLCHESTER.
ebratins Birthdays at Winsted Re- union.

With Weston Barnes absent, he hav- ing answered the last roll call a. Me- paug, on April 12, last, the three sur vivors of the quartet of Civil war vet erans who have met with their wives in annual reunion for many years gathered Monday at the house. of George H. Wheeler, on Waliins street, Winsted. On account of the circle having been broken by death that spirit of conviviality that has marked past reunions was lacking Monday.
 Mrs. Weston Barnes of NepauE. who has attended the previous reunions of the veterans was absent owing to i'll ness. The warriors celebrate in this month each year because the fatal days of two fall on the 18th and the other on the 18th. They are: George H. Wheeler, of Winsted, born May Is, 1889. at New Marlboro, Mass. member Company K, 18th Massachu- setts Infantry.
 J. Nelson Brown, of Satan's King dom, born May 15, 1s40. at New Marl- boro, Mass, member Harris Light Cavalry.
 Louis w. Bigelow. of Simsbury. born May IS, 1841, at Colchester. Conn.,. member Company F. 18th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
RESTORING LEE RESIDENCE
 AT EAST LYME
Providence Authority on Colonial Houses Making the Plans

Norman M Isham of Provi sence. an authority on Colonial houses, spent few days last week with two draughtsmen making plans for the restoration of the old Lee residence at East Lyme. MT. Isham will be present at the June meeting r the Historical society, as will be twS rep resentatiyes of the Colonial Sd sieties and the Society for the Presertatio1 T of New England Antiques, to whom the local Historical society is indtbt- ed for more than half of the fund for the purchase of the Lee house.
 Mrs. Charles H. Smith of Hartford, a member of the East Eyme society and the one who gave the fine wa ! around the old Stone church cemetery expects to bring down the members of her club in an auto party, and an- other auto party from New Haven is planning to attend
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
DEAFNESS CANNOT pE CURED

by local applications. as they cannot reach the ulseased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to cure deafness and thatis by constitutional remedies. Deafness is caused by an inttamed con- dftton of the mucous lining of the Eus- tachian tube. When this tube is in- famed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is en- tfrely closed deafness is the result, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in1amed condition of the mucous surfaces
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars. free.
 F. J. CHENEY < CO, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by druggists, Toe.
 patfon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
Plan. for College Buildings.

The annual meeting of the board of trustees of Connecticut College for Women will be held at the college office in New London Friday, May 29, at which time trustees will be elected and reports of Ehe various standing committees will be read. Plans of the five buildings to be erected this spring will be ready on Saturday of this week and will be exhibited to the trus- tees at their meeting. It is probable that contracts for their construction will be awarded soon after the meet ing and the work of building com nenced.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
lMPROu uEMENT LEAGUES SCOPE
<. and Plan of the League sriculturs Leadesship in ! Brosd Sense One of lts Aims.

For general information upon the pnrposoe and plan of the New Lon- don County Improvement league, the leayue fs to set out leaflet which
 Circular No. l will be tho nrst of series to be gotten out by the league. It has already been prepared and is in the hands of the printer. As soon as the issue Is ready, 1t will be put out where 1t can reach those who should be interested In the plan of the league
 In Circular No. 1 the following in- formation is given:
 The league is q local movement CO., operating with the State AgriculturAl coiiege at Storrs, and the U. g. De- partment at Washington.
 Membership Is open to anybody in the county interested to establishing better business and better living in rural communities, which in time Is bound tp bring about better living in the cities.
 The aims of the league are in . broad way:
 of all the agricultural forces of the county to a common purpose.
 Agricultural leadership in its seed Improvement and boys and girls broad sense.
 5. Organization of contestinE agrr- f 7
 The organization of buying and selling agencies for supplies and pro- ducts.
 5 The study of local economic conditions Of the county with the view point of affirming or improving as the case may be, the local farm and farm practices of the county
 The actual demonstration of better methods of farm management and practice by the establishment of plots throughout the county.
 The giving of personal advice to farmers on farm practice and farm 
 All these functions will be carried out by practical and common sense methods with the end in view of att tempting to increase the finances of the farmer and of making country while in the large sense.
 It should be understood that the services of the agent are open to members and non-members alike, but they are given with the hopes that they will prove of such value that the recipient will deem it worth while to join the league.
 Actual work which began April 13 of the present year, has already as- stunned astonishing proportions which has proven very satisfactory to the directors.
 Demonstration plots to show the practical value of top dressing on hay land have been established sat various points throughout the county. Boys and girls clubs have been organized and are we'll under way. These clubs consist of potato, corn and tomato growing contests to compete for vari-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21

ous prfxeS offered by the State Agrt- cultural college. various associations, business men and private individuals. The most satisfactory arrangements that has been made thus far in this club work has been the cooperation of the East Lyme superintendent and school board in providing the children with q tract of i've acres and the sum Of $500 to be used as a loan in order to procure the services of one of their teachers as a summer supervisor. and already twenty six children have en- tered into this movement, not only showing great enthusiasm for this work, but also greater interest in their regular school work and it is hoped that this example will be fol- lowed wholly or in part by all the oth- CT towns.
 Other lines of work will be taken up soon as those already started are on a firm basis.
 The Ereatest results of this move ment will not show until next year when the work of the league will have become better known, the or ganization more complete, which will mean much broader fields.
 It Is the purpose and aim of the directors to have meeting in every town where the county agent and others will speak on the work, inor- der that all may become acquainted with the movement.
 The agent aims ito be to the agricultural interests what the teach CT is to the educational interests and the pastor is to the religious interests" and realizing the intimate acquaint- ance that the teachers and pastors have, with their communities. the agent is asking for their hearty CO., operation since through them his work may become more quickly and widely known and understood.
 Through the use of an automo- bile which was purchased for the agent a large amount of territory can be quickly covered and he stands ready to promptly answer any calls from any part of the county upon request.
 3 It should be distinctly under stood that this is not a "one man" movement. The efforts of the agent will be of no avail if he does not have the cooperation of every com munity in carrying out his plans. Co., operation must be our slogan The best results can come only by putting in our best efforts. We need the in fiuence of a large membership and the use of sufficient funds which will result in more efficient work and a more thorough covering of the broad and receptive field.
 hand your name and one dollar, which entities you to membership for one year, or more if you can afford it, to our director of your town or send the same to the league headquarters.
 Hereafter the agent intends to be in the office every Saturday afternoon and will be pleased to meet any, eith- CT for acquaintance or to render any information on any desired subject.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-21
INSPECTING BRIDGES OF
 CENTRAL VERMONT ROAD
Two Officers Making Trip on Track
 Motor Truck.

Central Vermont railway is contem- plating improvements in the near fu- ture to some of it's bridges and build ings on the system. With this end in view an inspection of bridges and buildings along the line is being made.
 The inspection began Monday morn ing and is being made by General Foreman Donaldson, with headquar- ters at Brattleboro and Foreman Steward, with headquarters in New London, and much of the system has been covered
 Messrs. Donaldson and Steward are making the trip on a track motor truck which resembles in many re- spects a modern hand car. The car is 12 horsepower and is capable of making at least 40 miles an hour.