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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
LOW RECORD FOR
 POUNDS STERLING Closing Quotation on New York Market $4.63 3-4.
 Foreign Moneys Down

New York. August 27.--Pounds sterl- ing were quoted today at three -eighths of cent under yesterdays closing quotation of $463A, a new low rec ord. Within the last three weeks the worth of sterling has gone steadily downward and low records have been established almost daily.
 On its way to bottom values. the pound sterling carried down with it today all foreign moneys except francs. They were quoted at 5.9s. half cent above yesterdays weak close. Lires were off cent and half. touching $6.49.
 Corrective measures already too long delayed. in the opinion of some finan- ';iers, appeared in sight today. There was growing belief that the next big foreign credit established here would be a joint loan with England and France the borrowers, and prob ably Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
TRADE PRIVILEGES TO
 BE GIVEN GREEKS

Paris August 27-(945 a. m)-Repre- sentatlves of the entente powers and Greece, according to dispatch from Athens to the Havas' agency, have reached an agreement upon greater trade privileges between the countries, which has produced an impression that public opinion in Greece, favors the allies.
 Henceforth all importations to Greece will be allowed without hindrance on the basis of trade statistics Greece under takes to prevent transportation to the central powers, or Turkey and to permit free transit and access to Greek terri tory to all goods destined for Bulgaria and Servia
 Partisians of the allies comment upon this first act of the venizelos ministry as a good augury for further negotiations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
MOTHER AND THREE CHILDREN BURNED
 1ODEATH IN FRISCO
Family of General John J. Pershing Almost Wiped Out by Fire Which,
 Destroys Home

San Francisco, August 27-warren Pershing, 5 years old. will be the only member of Brig Gen. John j. Per sning's family to welcome the officer when he returns here from Fl Paso. Mrs. Pershing and the three other children, Mary Margaret, Anne and Helen, died in fire which early to- day consumed their quarters at the Presidio of San Francisco
 General Pershing, commanding troops on the Mexican border, left El Paso when informed of the fire, and will arrive Sunday.
 United States Senator Francis E. Warren, father of Mrs. Pershing, will come from Cheyenne, Wyo.
 Warren Pershing was being cared for tonight by nurses at a hospital where he was taken after he was picked up unconscious on the floor of his bed room by rescuers who crawled through the burning house searching for the family.
 Mrs Walter O. Boswell, a relative, wife of Lieutenant Boswell, Twenty first infantry, and her maid 1eaped from the porch roof to the ground after throwing Mrs. Boswell's two children down to officers and men,
 Mrs. Pershing and her children were to have left here within week to 9oin General Pershing at Fl Paso. A home to receive them had been pre- pared.
 The origin of the fire has not been determined. Apparently it started in ha dff,in ha It destroyed one corner. burned to the roof and caused it to collapse.
 Major Whitney, commanding the Presidio. appointed a board of inquiry to report on the fire. The board found that two grate fires had been burning in the house last night. Lieut.. W. O. Boswell whose wife escaped, is in Georgia on sick leave.
 Mrs. Boswell was the first to dis cover the fire. She was aroused by the smoke. She awakened her children and called to Mrs. Pershing at the top Of her voice She took the children to the stairway but found it cut off by fire and retreated to the roof of the front porch.
 The noise of the cracking flames aroused several soldiers. who broke in doors, but were forced back by the blaze. Then Mrs. Boswell from the porch roof threw her two children, Phillip and James, 3 and years old, to the men below and jumped herself. She fell in flower bed. wrechng her back. She was taken to the Presidio hospital.
 Warren Pershing was found uncon- scious on the floor of his room by Johnson" the Pershing's aged negro servant who led a rescue party into the house. He was revived at the Pre- sidio hospital. In the corner most burned the rescuers found Mrs. Per shing dead on the floor with her arms across one of the children on the bed. On another bed was another child; the third lay on the floor The bodies of aii. were considerably burned.
 Fl Paso, August 27.-News of the death of Mrs. Pershing and three of her children reached General Pershing, commander of the Eighth infantry bri- sade, here today through Associated Press dispatches. General Pershing has been preparing a home here for his family. He expected them to leave for Fl Paso this week He left immediately for San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
ED SMITH CONFERS WITH COMMISSION
  Satisfactory Progress Being Made on Birmingham Bills He Reports

The city commissioners report that sat isfactory progress is being made in the legislation relative to the city of Bir- mingham and that several of the meas- ures now in the hands of committees are receiving favorable attention. E. D. Smith returned from Montgomery yes- terday and had a conference with the commissioners in regard to the pend- ing bills. The omnibus bill has been passed and signed. This is one of the important bills, as it embodies about 20 small bills that bring the ordinances of the city in accord with the recent rul- ings of the supreme court. The budget bill, which provides for the city living within it's income has been passed and is ready to be signed. The committee to which the waterworks condemnation bill
 was referred is expected to make favor able report shortly and other measures of importance to Birmingham are ex. pected to receive favorable attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
ENOUGH CLOTHES
 FOR WINTER-BERLIN

Berlin, August 27-(By wireless to Say ville.)-The Overseas News agency says
 'The army and navy departments an- nounce that a sufficient supply of woolen garments, shawls, underwear. socks, gloves. fur coats and ear muffs for all requirements of the winter campaign have been provided.
 At meeting of the budget committee of the Reischstag speakers of all parties, including the socialists, heartily applaud ed the achievements of the various war organiza tions, which are models for all other countries"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
NEWS OF ENS[EY

Following the biggest pay day at the steel plant in two years the streets of Ensley presented their old-time appear ance yesterday so far as the trading crowds were concerned. While the mer- chants did not find it necessary to put on additional clerks, still there was con- siderable trading done. It is stated that with the present activities of the steel mill furnaces and other industrial plants and the splendid prospects for the future Ensley will soon enjoy an era of unpre- cedented prosperity. There is much talk of the long proposed structural steel mil being erected and additions to be made to the present plants. The real estate dealers state that all vacant houses In the city are rapidly being occupied and that soon the demand will be greater than the supply. They state as yet there is but little property changing hands, but that prospects along these lines are very encouraging.
 Company M of Steel City lodge, uniform rank. Woodmen of the World, Capt Fred Powell, commanding, will leave tomor- row morning for Pensacola, where they will join the Woodmen encampment that is to be held at that point. The uniform rank of this order from several southern states will be in attendance. George H. Younger of Steel City lodge, who has been appointed post adjutant under Brig Gen. w. T. Nall, has gone to the en- campment to assist in establishment of the camp.
 Holt McDowell returned yesterday from North Carolina, where he has been play ing ball in the Carolina league and spent the day with his parents, MT. and Mrs M. H. Mcdowell. He left last night for Mobile, where he will join the Mobile club, having signed up in place of Out l fielder Miller, who has gone to the big l league.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
FRENCH AND BRITISH
 FINANCIERS CONFER

Paris, August 27,--Octavo Homberg of the foreign office with Ernest Mallet. regent of the Bank of France. have been designated as the French delegate at home who are to join British represen- tatives in New York early next month to consider the means of obtaining French and British reserve credit bal ances in the United States to stabalize the exchange rates
 M. Ribot, minister of France, gave them their instructions today, M Hem berg Is director of the Banque dc l. Union Parisienne, and the Banque Franco Scribe. M. Mallet Is director Of various banks and insurance companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Suez and Panama Compared

Washington, August 27.--The Suez canal passed three and two-fifths as many ships as used the Panama canal last year and the receivers tolls were four and five-eishths times the receipts of the Panama canal during the first years op- eration of the latter. The Panama canal was placed in commercial operation on August 15, 1914. The first years business closed with receipts on the ledger from tolls of $5.216149, representing the passage of 1917 ocean vessels of a gross tonnage of 6,494673.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Two Generals Arrive in New York

New York, August 27.-The steam ship Maracaibo, which arrived today from Curacca and West Indian ports with 3S passengers. brought two gen erals who have been prominent in po- litical affairs of the Latin- American republics. Gen. Jose H. Manuel Her. nandes, better known as "El Mocho." and at one time a il eminent leader of the national liberty party of Venezuela. was one of the arrivols Francisco Leonte vasquez. brother of former President Horacio Vasques of San DO- mingo. was the other general. Both said they came on personal business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
GERMANS TO MAKE
 MONEY OF IRON

Berlin, August 27-(Vla London 10.S5 a. m.)-The Bundesrath has passed law providing for the coinage of iron five pfenning pieces di4 cents) The demand for a five pfenning piece is great, es- recially because quantities are in circula- tion in the hostile territory occupied by Germany and more are needed. Under present circumstances, however, the use of nickles as metal for their coinage is held to be inadvisable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Four Killed in Wreck

Phoenix. Ariz.. August T.--Four persons were killed and 10 injured when part of northbound Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe passenger train from Phenix to Pres colt fell through bridge at Date creek, 70 miles northeast of here today. The bridge had been weakened by cloud burst. The engine passed over safely then span collapsed plunging smok- ing car into the stream.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Negro Hangs at Opelika

Montgomery, August 27.-Pomp Dicker- son, a negro wife murderer, was hanged at Opelika today. He confessed to the crime before mounting the gallows Dick erson escaped from jail the day before he was scheduled to hang two months ago. and left note saying he would not be caught alive. He was taken while asleep a week afterwards. and rushed to the Montgomery county jail, where he made repeated but ineffective efforts to escape,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
FRENCH AVIATORS .
 CONTINUE ACTIVE

Paris, August 27.-(2:30 p. nn)-French aviators continue their activities against certain positions In possession of the Germans in the western portions of the French line, according to announcement today by the French war office German aviators also are taking offensive meas ures in this territory.
 French airmen have bombed two rail- road stations in the Argonne in German possession and German aviators have thrown down explosives on Clermont-en- Areonne. A French aviator last night bombed at Dornach. a plant where the Germans manufactured asphyxating gases, and this morning French squadron of airships bombed the railroad station at Muelheim, in the Grand Duchy of Baden.
 The French flyers returned unharmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Swedish King Has Narrow Escape

Stockholm, August 27.-(Via London, 3:17 p. milking Gustave had narrow escape from serious injury yesterday at Jerna. As he was entering his car to proceed to Stockholm. the train started with sudden jerk. throwing him down. His feet was jammed between the car and the platform and he fell heavily. He was picked up quickly. however. and as- sisted into his car He was not badly hurt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Bark Towed Into Port

Galveston, August 27.-The Uruguay at Caney creek during the hurricane of August 16. was lowed into port today by teh tug Della. The Carolina which was en route from Havana to Galveston. had been abandoned by her crew. She suf- fered little damage from the storm. The bark is valued at $6S.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Sigma Nus Meet

Denver, Col, August 27.-The national convention of the Sigma Nu College fra ternity today admitted chapters at George Washington university and at the Colo rado Agricultural college.
 Walter J. Sears, Columbus, O.. was elected regent
 The next meeting place will be selected by the national officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Educational Association Adjourns

Oakland, Cal, August 2I--The final joint session of the National Education association and International Congress on Education was held today. Among the speakers were: Louis P. Lochner, secretary of the Chicago Peace league. who was to talk on Military Training in Schools and May Wright SewaIl, Eliot, Me. organizer of the International Conference of Women Workers. who had as her subject. "rhe Spirit of Interna- tionalism," The subject of peace played a considerable part in the makeup of the programme. Among the speakers along this line was Fannie Fern An- drews. Boston. secretary of the Ameri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
Black River Falling

Little Rock, Ark, August 1.-The Black river is reported falling tonight and fears that the stream, which is a tributary of the White river. would send a new flood down the latter river are abated The great volurne of water pouring into the White river throughout its rich basin due to the recent heavy rains will. how ve keep that stream at flood stage for several days longer, it is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
War Maneuvers at Hampton Roads

Norfolk, Va, August 27.-Sixteen Ameri- can warships arrived in Hampton Roads today after completing war maneuvers Several came in with new war" colors. Their sides were striped in white and grey paint to make their distance hard to estimate.
 The fleet will have target practice off the Virginia Capes beginning next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28

can Peace league, whose subject was Education of the World for Permanent Peace"
 'Internationalism'' was the subject of John Meg of Munich. Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28
TWO MORE MILLION
 MEN FOR RUSSIA

London, August os.-4:02 a. m) General Polivanoff, Russian min ister of war, announces that Rus sia is raising another 100000 men and that the fate of the campaign will not be decided before some time next year, according to the Petrograd correspondent of the Times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-28

42x36-inch Bleached Pillow Cases, large hens, good quality muslin. A limit of 12 spssial, ss sGst'@ssi esei ........ Sc
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
w onlen's Silk GLOVES
At Almost Half Price

At Almost Half Price
 Very slightly imperfect and have been repaired by the manufacturer 50 that they are as good as new.
 16-Button Length silk Gloves. double finger tip and extra hne quality, choice of black or white. regular s1 value, at the Inventory Sale 50c Pair.
 16-Button Length Pure Silk Gloves. double finger tips, choice of tan. black or white, regular $1.0O value, at soc pair.
 2-Clasp silk Gloves. fine quality, black or white. rexuiar Soc value. at acc pair.
 Also Misses 2-clasp soc White silk Gloves at 2ec pair.
 2-clasp Pure silk Gloves. double finger tips. choice of pongee and marixpld, regular 76c values. 1t 38c pair.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
Women's Footwear

women's Pumps and oxfords in all feathers, discontinued lines of .ss to si, footwear at the Inventory Sale, nSc pair.
 women's Colonials. this sca |. sons smartest styles fawn or grey tops, dul, or patent leather, siyea 2M to s, regular $4.5o values, q; 8a.De pair.
 women's Oxfords and Pum.s patent or dull vamp with fawn .. grey quarters. new style heels, uI ] 10 the minute styles, regular s' values as $1.0S pair.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09

Soft Finish Cambric in lengths of 3 to 10 yards. regular Sc. Sale price 6Mc yard.
 unbIeached Cotton, extra heavy, 36 Inches wide, regular Sc kind, at 6Hc yard.
 unb1eached Cotton. ss inches wide, regular 6Ac kind at Sc.
 Plain White Cotton Blankets. size 64xso, regular price SIPS. Sale Price 0sc pair.
 Plaid Blankets, assorted colors. size 64xso, regular $1.es value, Ut the Inventory Sale $i.10 pair.
 Summer Comfortables, figure lined both sides, assorted colors and patterns, regular $1 value, at 70c each.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
CHTNAWARE

Kitchen needs and general housefurnishings at reduced prices for the Inventory Sale at Base ment.
 Cottage Dinner Sets. fancy dec- orated. 42 pieces, regular $2.9s value at the Inventory Sale, per set S2.4S.
 Dinner Sets of 100 pieces. fancy decorated, worth $s.es. per set. 4o.a0.
 Table Plumbers with tin caps. for Sc.
 Adjusta ble Window Screens. 2z- inches high, regular 2bc kind. at 10c.
 Aluminium Pie PlateD sxtra deep, large size, Sc.
 Coffee Pots, triple coated ep- amei, 4quart size, seamless. 4Dc.
 Wash Boilers. extra large size all copper, SPAS.
 Floor Brooms, selected quality. bamboo handles, regular sbc kind. at 2Dc.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09

Bleached Turkish Towels, hem : med, regular 10c kind, at 7c.
 Extra Large White Cotton Huck Towels, red borders, regular price 15c. Sale Price 1Oc.
 Bleached Huck Toweling, IS inches wide, regular Sc. Salv price 7c yard.
 Bleached Bed Sheets, SlxS0, res. ular 49c value, at this sale 38c.
 Bleached Turkish Towels, extra large, heavy quality, assorted bord- ers, regular 26c value, at 2lc.
 Berkley Cambric, 36 inches wide, regular 12Mc goods, at 015c.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
FURNITURE

sweeping price reductions t turs Stock, We simply quote few
 Brass Beds with Pinch post and finished with g,,aranteed lacquer value s1o. Inventory Sale Price $5.09.
 Lift Lid Refrigerators, hard wood with removable interior, regular $12.75 value, at $s.99.
 Storage Chiffoniers. golden oak. drawers, worth $s.75 at Sz.69,
 Sliding Steel Bod c'ouches with mAttressss and bolster, value $a, Sale Price $6.So.
 Children's Enanellad Cribs, with safety sliding sides, regular $s.7b value, for 36.aa.
 Rattan Rockers with heavy roll edge worth S4. Sale Price &2.79.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
LINENS AND DOMESTICS
Ppa pepertmen.

5s-inch Bleached Table pa- mask, assorted patterns. regular 25c. Inventory Sale Price alc y.l.
 64-inch Heavy Bleached Table Damask, assorted patterns. regu- lar soc kind. at 43c yard.
 7o-inch All Linen Table Da- mask, assorted new patterns. req nlar $1.1s value. at the Inventory sale Y6c yard.
 sa Mercer;xed Pattern Table Cloths, size esx66. worth ssc at 60c. MI.
 Mercerised Lunch Cloths, size ssxs6, henmad ready for usc, regular 39c value It 20c.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
STATIONERY

Don't miss this opportunity to. get a goodly supply.
 25c Box of Writing Paper and Enyelopes in twenty-hye diffsr4nt makes. all fabric finish. per dozAn boxes Fl, or per box ec. soc Quart Bottle Globe Ink for 36c. N \
 25c Pint Bottle of Globs Ink for l8c.
 Two Hundred and Fifty Business Envelopes. size 6 s-4. good white stock, well gunmed, per box 2lc.
 Beat all Lead Pencils, per dozen 0c; 1c each. q
 10c Handsome Cabinet Photo Frames, white finish. each 7c. K
 Zoe Correspondence Cards. 24 15c. Nj
 lc Post Cards, comic and motto. per dozen 5c.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
LACE CURTAINS.

Drapery and Upholstery Goods at Inventory Sale Prices. $1.25 Marnuisette Novelty Curtains at S2c pair.
 $1.9S Scrin and Marquisette Curtains, at $1.44 pair.
 $3.45 Irish Point Lace Cur tains, at $1.89.
 $1.29 Scotch Lace Curtains SSc pair.
 1sc Coiored Border Curtain Scrim, 18c yard.
 i0c colored Border Curtain Scrim Sc yard
 25c to soc Odd Window Shades l6c each.
 59c Guaranteed Sunfast prapery Fabrics. 80c yard.
 1Oc Fibre and Wool Chair Seats, 7c each.
 $4.s5 Vacuum Carpet Clean CTS, $2.5O each.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
FRENCH FLAGEOLET

Vests letter system for play ing hundreds of popular airs, with out the knoweldge of music, this hute Flageolet is nickel plated-- Folio of scale and 20 songs to play. made to retail at $1. On Sale while they last at Toy Shop, Res taurant Floor, 20c.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09

ughout our entire mammoth Furni- mples here.
 Dressers, quartered golden oak, with swell front base and level shaped French plate mirror. value $24.s5. Sale 4is.ss.
 Mission Rockers and Arm Chairs fumed oak, upholstered Spanish leather seats, regular $s.75 values, at S6.09.
 Buffets, Colonial design, quarter cd golden oak, 56 inches wide. worth $47.75, On Saie at $3z.00.
 Odd Parlor Arm Chairs. uphoi- stered in damask and veiouis. reg ular 314.75 valres at the Inventory Sale 96.00. 3
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
At TRUNK and
 BAG SHOP

This popular Basement Depart ments offers Big Values at the ir ventory Sale.
 Solid Leather Club Shape Bagz. all leather lined, heavy leather corners, leather handles, substan- tial lock and catches, tan or biAcls, your choice of t4, 16 or 1s-inch sizes at 44.44.
 Suit Csses made of waterproof fiber, lincn lined, metal corner. light weight, roomy and strong, full 24-inch size, 94c.
 Trunks. waterproof, painted can. vas covered, full covered deep tray, iron bottom, bass wood box with four durable maple siats on cover, heavy steel trimmings. brass
 plated an strong lock and strong lock and catches, your choice wrile they last of 32 or 34-inch sizes full $6 value, at $4.0O.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
RUGS ASD Mo, r,,ns

1zAII eIild lhHhey NAVingS at [
 Administer, Wilton Velvet and Heavy Seamless Brussels Rugs. size sx12 feet, only 1c in the lot 5 worth s19.eb to $21.75. ulI at S14.ys
 Japaneso Rugs, sizes 4-sx10 arc 6-sx12 feet, worth $14s5 and $18.s5 all Ut 95.5O.
 Wool Ingrain Rugs and Wool Fibre Huxs, worth sc.s5 to $7.s5. size 9x17, all at $4.o6.
 Heavy Administer Rugs. s-3xl0-s worth $32.6O so s$s7.50, at $25. .0O.
 Heavy Axsuinster Rugs. s-ax-1o-s worth $Is.s5, at 416.86.
 Royal Wilton Rugs, 9xl2 feet. worth $36 to $42.50, at @20.O5.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09
NOT IONS

BiE savinEs on Little ThinEs II , the Inventory Sale:
 5c Japanned all wire coat and trouser hangers, sc.
 loc Whalebone Collar Supports. per set 3c. <, s.,
 1c spools Thread. several kinds at, per dozen Sc.
 ssc efyssslla niass clsxHlSE !. Outatss 5c. < 1oc Wilson Iron waxing Pad, an.
 1oc Tin Of Arnnours' Hand Soap Paste, SC. .sS HE
 1oc Fancy Frilled Arm Bands, pair 5c.
 Sc Corset steels. black and ' white, pair 2c. N sas sE
 Yards Seam Binding, in few colors only. Pc piece. 4c Wire Shirt and Trouaer Hangers, each 1c.
 1oc Pkg, White woolen Wash Cloths, Be-
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09

Velvet Ribbo Black prince. 2H .inc1 satin back, only $50 y11 t lasts
 1sc Yard
New Britain herald., 1915-07-09

Inventory sale.
 Administer Rugs. s6x72 w.rtfa 3a.69 to $4.25, at $2.95.
 Heavy Inlaid I.inoleum, remnant length, worth a5c to s1.25. at 59c. yard.
 Cork and Oil Lnoleum remnants worth 4sc to 5ac yard, at c9c yd. Jap and China Straw Mattings, remnants, l2c yard.
 Ingrain Carpet remnants, worth 69c to s6c, at 49c yard
 Special Brussels Carpet. hall and stairs to match. 40c yard Floor Oil Cloth remnants of 35c to 4oc grade. q. lac yard.