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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1916-01-20

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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1916-01-20

The following pupils of the Yale
Public Schools were neither absent nor
tardy during the month ending Dec. "a,
1915. N. ]. DROUYOR, Supt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03

stable products of every one of these re- publics are very similar. Uruguay, for example, sends fish and poultry to this republic, which in turn sends to Uruguay hides, fish, poultry, etc., but naturally in lesser quantities, the disparity between the populations being considerably in fa- vor of Argentina. Chile exports wine 70 Argentina although the champagne coun- try of this republic, Mendoza and San Juan, are separated from the sister re- public only by the Andes, the trans-An- dine railway connecting them. Brazil sends yerba mate (Paraguayan teal, com peting in the Argentine market with Ar gentine Paraguayan, Uruguayan and Chilian articles of the same order. Coffee is, of course Brazils speciality She also sends fruit, sugar, tobacco and mandio- ca receiving in return practically the same goods. Free trade between these countries would prove a great mutual saving in the matter of custom house officials salaries at all events. This con- sideration is deemed fatal to the realiza- ton of the scheme. The official world looks coldly upon it.
 Also worthy of note Is the treaty of peace and arbitration with Spain, signed on the 9th of July, the date upon which a hundred years before, the Argentine Republic declared all political and eco nomical relations with the mother coun- try broken nonexlstent, null ana Vold The Spanish legation was, on the follow ing day raised to the dignity of an em- bassy, the United States and Spain being the only two countries thus represented before the Argentine government. Natu- rally the Argentine legation in Madrid will soon experience an identical aug mentation of dignity, and thus the last vestige of the old quarrel will have dis appeared. What Spain failed to main tain by force of arms she certainly bids fair to accomplish by more peaceful means, for daily the influence of Spain augments in Argentina, the war having done much to annul, temporarily, at least, Italian competition. The number of Span- iards resident in the republic is larger than generally believed. There is little or nothing to distinguish them from the Argentinos proper. As community they have their own clubs and interests, but in other respects they mingle freely in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03
Rural Route Growth

Washington, August 15.-Since the first experimental rural postal delivery serv- vice was established under Postmaster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03

ginia on October 1, 1S96 simultaneously on three routes, from Charleston, Uvilla and Halltown, w. Va, the service has grown to require 42,71S carriers, covering ,099 miles and costing s49, GOO in 1915
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03

the social and commercial life of the re- public in which they hold an immense stake. The recent treaty, above all the courteous and timely concession to Argen-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03

tine sentiment and "amour propre'' have done much to enhance the already very close relations between the two coun- tries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03
GOVERNOR IN WASHINGTON

Governor Bilbo and other directors of the Mississippi Centennial exposition, to be held at Gulfport, beginning in Decein- Der, 1917, have gone to Washington for the purpose of securing a government ex- hibit. and to interview the representatives of South American coNntries on the same subject. The Mississippi representatives at the national capitol will, as a matter of course, do all they can to assist in this proposition So far as Mississippi is concerned this exposition is going to be a success. The undertaking is big one, but the cash is in hand and the directors have assured the public that the gates will be thrown open on the day set. The corner stone Is to be set, or ground is to be broken in October and great many prominent citizens of the state will take advantage of the liberal rates the railroads are offering to visit Gulfport on that occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03
ROCK CRUSHING PLANTS

The trustees of the Mississippi peniten- tiary have returned from a visit to the southern Illinois penitentiary at Menard. H., where they went to see and inspect the great rock crushing plant operated by that institution, with a view to adopt ing its best features. The state Is now building two rock crushing plants, one at Okolona and the other at Waynesboro, both on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. It is proposed to have them in operation before the first of December, so as to supply crushed rock to the farmers be- fore next planting time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03
no ENFORCE SPEED LAWS

Mayor Taylor and Chief of Police Nun nery have served notice on the drivers of automobiles that hereafter the speed limits arc going to be strictly enforced. Heretofore there has been no effort 10 force observance of the laws as to speed or mufflers. and the citizens of Jackson are delighted at the prospect of being able to cross the streets without danger of being run over in spite of watchfui eye Fifty miles an hour is nothing un- usual on Jackson's streets, and the only wonder is that more people have not been killed and a greater number of lesser accidents reported. Tho law allows 12 miles an hour over the business streets and 20 miles in the reeidence part of town, but thsre is but ono auto n town
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03
BANKER HURT IN CHICAGO

Telegrams from Chicago were received here a few days since stating that Gen J. B. Sterling, president of the First Na- tional bank, had been run down by an auto truck on Chicago street crossing and seriously injured. It was believed at first that he was hurt internally, but reports from the hospital now are that he escaped with nothing worse than a broken collar bone and ankle. and that he would be able to return homo in five or six weeks. General Sterling resigned the of- f1co of attorney general of Mississippi six or eight years ago on being called to the presidency of the First National, one of the most substantial financial concerns in the state, and Is interested as officer or director in several other banks over this territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-03
CoNyICTs WE'LL TREATED

are well treated is found in the fact that great many of those who escape re- turn to the farms and their work. This happened during the past week. Three negroes all serving life terms for mur- der. made their getaway from the Bel mont farm. They were chased with hounds for many miles through the swamps but the hunt was finally aban- doned as useless. A week later all three of the convicts returned, and all of them had been in different directions. They knew they would be flogged. took it good naturedly and got back in the cotton patch. It always happens at this sea- son of the year when the cotton, corn and cane are higher than a mans head escapes are numerous.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
SUBMARINE WARFARE
is A CRITICAL ISSUE
Made So by Germany's Acceptance of
Responsibility for Arabia.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Germany's ac-
ceptance of responsibility for the
sinking without warning of the Brit
ish liner Arabia. with the explanation
that her submarine commander took
the vessel for an auxiliary warship
has brought the issue over subma1 me
warfare to a more serious and clear
cut basis than anything that has hap
pened since the threat of the Unit
States last April to break diplomatic
relations after the torpedoing IF the
channel steamer Sussex.
Such information as the American
government now has tends TO show
the Arabia to have been a passenger
ship of the Peninsular and Oriental
line, passing through the Moditerra-
mean on a regular voyage. Among the
many passengers was an American
citizen who was rescued
The German note which was made
public today by the state department
says if official data is furnished
showing that the vessel was an ordi-
nary passenger steamer. this ther
would be a case of regrettabIe mis-
take from which the German govern
ment would promptly draw the APP
propriate consequences" 1t is as
sumed here that the consequences
would be an expression of regret anG
an offer of reparatfon for an injury
or danger suffered by the American
on board
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08

most part, the artillery wings Of the
beiugerent armies are doing he great
er portion of the work Berlin reports
that the Bulgarians have foi ced back
the British in the Struma river low
lands near Seres, in Macedonia, and
thai the Bulgarians and Germans have
compelled the evacuation by the Serbs
of positions they had previously cap
tured near Trnovo. IN the Cerna river
sector.
West of Lutsk. in Volhynia, the
Teutonic allies have captured Russian
positions and successfully withstood
counter alta ekS.
The Vienna war Office reports that
tss. Italians after a vigorous lombard
ment launched two attacks on the
Ca, so front of the Austro-Italian the
atre, but that both Of them were re-
pulsed.
Artillery duels and exploits by raid
ing parties continue on the fronts in
Belgium and France. The Germans
and French are engaged in a spirited
artillery battle in the region of Hill
304, northwest of Verdun, where the
Germans Wednesday gained some
ground.
An explanation OF the military ac-
tivity of the Greeks has been demand
ed by the British, French, Italian and
Russian ministers at Athens, accord
ing to an unofficial despatch.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08

The Rumanian army at last reports
was still falling back all along the line
east of Bucharest from the Transylva-
nian Alps to the Danube. Just where
it will stop and face about and, with
it's Russian allies, make a stand
against the Teutonic allies has not yet
become apparent On the MoIdavian
west frontier and farther north along
the Bukowira border the Russinn at
tacks against the Austro-Gerrnan
forces have failed to make any i'm
preston.
An official communication from Ber-
lin says Bucharest was captured with
out any fighting, except by the Ru-
manian infantry north and West of the
capital This resistance was quickly
overcome, 1t is stated. and the Invaders
entered the town from all sides, being
received enthusiastically by the popu-
lace and decorated with flowers.
Aside from Rumenia, the greatest
Interest still Is centered in the political
crisis in Great Britain. David Lloyd
George has formally accepted from
the king the post of prime minister
and first lord of the treasury. n fact
which is considered as indicating that
he VIII be able speedily to form a
ministry. The probable makeup of
the cabinet has not been announced.
On no ore Of the fronts IS n san
culinary battle in progress. For the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
HEARING OF BOSTON
AND MAINE CONTROVERSY
VI. p knowiton Believes Receiversnip
Best Way Out of Difficulties.

Boston, Dec. Marcus P. Knowlton,
chairman of the Federal trustees con-
trolling the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroads holdings of the
majority stock of the Boston & Maine,
testified today in the federal court pro-
ceedings on the question of making the
temporary receivership of the Boston
e. Maine permanent, that he believd
the receivership was the best way out
of the roads difficulties.
The witness, who was formerly
chief Justice of the supreme court of
the state. added that in his opinion
the ideal plan would be a reorganiza-
tion of the twenty-five railroad corp
orations now operating as the Boston
and Maine.
Il have never believed nor hoped
that the reorganization would be ac-
complished," he said, $50 long as the
road was paying its rentals. My be-
lief was that no reorganization would
ever be accomplished until the road
came into the control of the court and
the various parties concerned came to
take rational view of the situation.
Continuing, Judge KnowIton said
that his principal objection to the di-
rectors' plan for re-organizing the
road was that it increased fixed
charges about $1,500,000 annually. He
believed the leased lines should con-
sent to pairing down of their rental
charges to two-thirds or three-quart-
ers of the present rate to offset the
assessment which holders of common
stock would be called upon to pay.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
CONVENTION OF SAFETY -.
FIRST FEDERATION.
Fines Ineffective as Punishment for
Automobile Speeders.

Baltimore, Dec. AFTER trying 20,-
900 cases in the traffic court in Chica-
go, Judge Joseph SABBATH today ex-
pressed the belief before the Safety
First Federation convention here that
fines and penalties are the least i'm
portant phase of his work
The man who is ned usually leaves
the court room defiant" said the Judge
He considers himself squared with
the law. His penalty is paid and he
owes nothing more to society. But if
he finds a judge who patiently and
earnestly points out to him the seri-
BUSINESS Of his offense because of it's
danger to society, his better self re-
6ponds"
Commissioner Arthur Woods of New
York in an address charged that con
structive legislation for licensing all
automobile drivers in the interests of
public safety had repeatedly been
blocked by misguided combinations.
He said 'it is utterly absurd and ilIog-
icap' to permit any inexperienced per-
son to take upon the public highways
potential engine of destruction.
In addition to a uniform traffic code.
drafted by traffic experts from all over
the country, the report of the street
traif1c committee OF the federation con-
tained the following recommends
tons: Uniformity in number plates
and gear shifts, transparently illuni-
mated number plates. examination into
the qualifications, mental moral and
physical, of every applicant for a Ii
cense, and for the permanent disGual-
ifcation. of every operator twice con-
victed of operating while under the nj
huence of Intoxicating hqEors.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
MRS. EMMELlNE PANKHURsT
VISITS LLoYD-GEoRGE MEN
Wants Women to Be Taken Into Ae-
count in Reconstruction of Cabinet.

London. Dec. Z. 11.5S p. m-Mrs.
Emmeline Pankhurst, the militant suf-
fragette, saw some of Mr.. Lloyd
Georges chief supporters today, as
she does not desire reconstruction of
the cabinet achieved without the
cause of women being taken into ac-
count.
The Asquith ministry passed through
a trying ordeal while the militant suf-
fragette campaign was at its height,
but truce has been declared on mill
tant methods during the war, The
suffragettes foresee that the new cabi-
net may survive the war and have
much to do in shaping the future
situation of women. It is recalled that
that Mr.. Lloyd George was conspic-
uous figure at the review of the mon
ster women's demonstration early in
the war
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO
so-cALLED COAL CORNER.
ManipuIations of SPECTATORS One
Cause of High Prices Of Necessities.

Washington, Dec. Information
gathered from many sources by gov
errment officials conducting the ma
tion-wide inquiry into the high cost
Of living pointed with increasing di-
rec-ness tonight to the CONCLUSION that
ties of life were due to the -manipvla-
tions of spectators who had combined
to force quotations upward.
These combinations are believed by
the government investigators 70 have
beer criminal in character rather
spa smodic and rather shogt-llved. sstse
Special attention is being given just
now to alleged price manipulation in
the so-called coal corner which recent
ly resulted in sending prices to
paric level. Investigation of the high
price of coal, hardly as vet begun. has
already convinced some officials that
there was NO warrant whatever for $12
coal in Boston and New York other
than the acfIvlty Of these alleged COM
binations. Whether men w'ao prafted
most can be punished under fderal
laws is sail to be still upder consid-
Grafton.
Every federal agency with even a
remote relation to the situatIon was
called on today to play its part in the
great machinery of investigation which
the government had put into opera
ton . mass of material has poured
into the attorney generals Office. most
of which still is un.ligested, hut all of
which will he studied and utilized
whore availa bIe
With the investigation in its infancy
officials were unwilling to predict to-
night where it might LEAD. The ac-
tivities Of certain men, however, are
known to be under surveillance and no
small part Of the work assigned TO the
fifty odd investigators in the field has
Deen the checking of transactions dur
ing the last few months by these men.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
Lloyd George Calls
at Buckingham
FORMALLY ACCEPTED OFFICE OF
PRIME MINISTER
KISSED KINGS HANDS
New Cabinet 10 to Have Representa-
tives of All Parties, Except the Ma
tionaIists-A Strong Business Ele.
ment Predicted.

London, Dec. z. 1886 p. n.-David
Lloyd George at Buckingham Palace
tonight formally kissed the kings
hands on his acceptance of the offices
or prime minister and first lord OF the
treasury. This indicates that in an
unexpectedly short time the new pre-
mier sees his way to the formation Of
an administration and he was prob
ably able to submit to the king a pre-
liminary draft list of the principal
proposed ministers.
Ministry Matter of Speculation.
Doubtless much remains to be done
in the way of the ALLEGATION of the
new posts and SO far as the public is
concerned the personnel of the min
istry is a matter of pure speculation.
But the premier still has plenty OF
time before he has to meet parlia-
and he will doubtless be in a position
to present to the house of commons
his new nationa! ministry, represent
ing all parties with the possible ex-
ception of the Nationalists, and, if
common report is to be trusted. COM
prising a strong business element.
Little Reliance Upon Runors.
Little reliance can be placed upon
the numerous names canVassed dur
ing the day but it seems certain that
his field of choice is much wider than
was hastily assumed last night when
the admittedly difficult task confront
ing him was uppermOSt in the public
mind and provoked misgfvings regard
ing his chances of securing any con-
tinued support in parliament. These
misgivingss to. a large extent have dis
appeared, mainly owing to the fact
that he has been able to gain the sup
port of the Labor party by an Offer
of two ministerial posts and three un-
der secretary ships.
With the vote Of the Laborites, to-
gether with the bulk of the Unionists
and a large section of the Liberals
of the war, Mr.. Lloyd George viii
probably command a working major
ity in the house Of commons. while 9
further asset will be the Benevolent
neutrality even of the supporters OF
the late cabinet in the national inter
eSfs yss2sL IL - g. .9ss s7
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
RESTRICTIONS ON AMERICAN
TRADE WITH RUSSIA
Announced by British Embassy in a
Circular Letter.

Washington, Dec. New restric-
tions on American trade with Russia
were announced today by the British
embassy in a circular setting forth
conditions to govern shipments pass
ing through the blockade lines into
Sweden. through which country most
American exports to Russia are hand
led. Aside from goods destined for
the Russian government, only thirty
four commodities can be sent to Rus
sia under the regulations and rigid
conditions must be complied with be-
fore letters of assurance for the ship
ments will be issued.
The step is believed here to be the
outcome of a conflict in the trade pol
icies heretofore followed by Great
Britain, Russia and Swelen and is un-
drstood to have as it's object the Iimi
tation of Russia's imports through
Sweden to necessities, particularly
war goods. Sweden, smarting under
measure, is said to have taken steps
to retaliate, which resulted in the
more stringent regulations announced
today.
The list of goods for which the
British embassy will issue letters of
assurance to American exporters to
Russia and Finland includes the fol-
lowing for which such assurances are
given under the present regulations:
Binoculars, medicaments and ther-
mometers, sulphur tartaric and citric
acids, dyes. varnishes, Photographic
plates, phosphors. machinery except
lathes, carbonate of ammonia, blue
copperas (sulphate of copper), vege-
table seeds. paraffin, oils. tar, wax,
colophany (rosin) American cotton,
salt and rice.
The remaining articles on the list
have not been subject to such regu-
lations before and officials are uncer-
tain what will be the effect of their
inclusion in the group which may be
shipped under letters of assurance.
Most of them are produced from
raw material usually exported from
cept lead, rubber. leather, castor oil,
graphite. jute sacks. wool, twine, shell
lac, cocoanuts. Egyptian cotton, wool
en- materials and pepper.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-08
C. w. HARDNESS LEFT AN
ESTATE WORTH S4s,56e,se5
Was Third Largest Holder Of Standard
Oil Stock.

New York, Dec. 7.-Charles w
Hardness, who at the time of his Heath
May 1 last, was said to be the third
largest holder of Standard Oil stock,
left an estate worth $49,566,895, ac-
cording to an appraisal filed with the
surrogate here today. His brother,
Edward S. Harkness, is the chief bene-
ficiary under the will, receiving ap-
proximately $36, 1872, 900. To his widow,
Mrs Mary Warden Harkness. the de-
ceased left more than s12,000,000 Yale
University and the Presbyterian Hos
peq1eenbeq sIeM G3Io sIul 10 Te1!d
$5.00O.000 and $350,000 respectively.
Lend -a-Hand Mission was also remem-
bered to the extent of $25, 900.
Cash in bank at the time of Mr..
Harkness' death amounted to s2,322.-
694. A schedule of stocks and bonds
filed with the report, showed that he
was interested in several hundred rail-
roads and large industrial concerns
His holdings in Standard Oil. esti-
mated to be worth $25,525,909, were
part of the bequest to his brother
The amount to be paid by the estate
to the state in inheritance taxes will
approximate nearly 100000