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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Several Are Injured in
Auto Accident Near ClantOn

Clonton, August 16-(Special)-J. e.
Robinson, his wife, daughter, nephew and
Mrs. E. Hopkins were injured in an auto
mobile accident near here at 8 o'clock
tonight. Mrs. Hopkins was seriously in
jured and is being attended by DR.. Sam
uel Johnson. The others in the auto
mobile were slightly injured. The ma
chine turned turtle one mile from Clan
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
ANNUAL FESTIVAL AT
ST. Marks CHURCH

The annual festival of st. Marks
church at Thomas will be held next
Sunday on the grounds adjacent to the
church and active preparations are be-
ing made for the event by the commit
tee of arrangements, of which Joseph
Schillici is chairman.
The early services will be conducted
by the Rev. J. B. Canepa.
Prof. Costa's band of Ensley will
be in attendance from a m to IL p m
Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
GREAT BRITAIN TO
SECURE BIG LOAN


dated September 1, 1916 The British gov
eminent reserved the right to redeem the
entire issue, in whole or in part. on 80
days notice, at any time up to August 81,
1917, at 101 and accrued interest
Pledged against the loan are securities
to the value of s3oooOo,O0o. which include
stocks, bonds and other lines of securi-
ties of American corporations, securities
of the Dominion of Canada, Argentina,
Chill, Norway. Sweden, Switzerland, Den
mark and Holland.
The banking syndicate will underwrite
the notes at SO and interest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
FRANK GETS DESPERATE

Nashville, August 16.-(Special)
To spur the Crackers on for a
pennant drive, Manager Charley
Frank this morning announced that
he would distribute among his
team $1,000 if they finished in first
place and $500 if they reached the
top for a single day. Bewildered
by the offer of so much money
apparently the Crackers went out
and lost the deciding game to the
Volunteers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Buffalo Selected

Savannah. August 16.-Delegates to the
eighteenth annual session of the grand
aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
this afternoon and tonight put aside work
and journeyed to Tybee Island for an
outing. At the business session this
morning they had practically decided to
meet next year at Buffalo, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Thomas M. Coleman

The remains of Thomas M. Coleman,
aged Sc years. who died of heart disease
at the Farmers and Ginners' Oil COM
panys plant, 700 Sixth avenue, south,
Monday morning, were sent to Mount
Pinson at o'clock yesterday afternoon
by Lige 10y. He is survived by one
daughter and two sons.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Many Ships Sunk

Berlin, August 16.-(via London.)-An
during July IA merchantmen belonging
to the entente allies were sunk by Ger
man and Austrian submarines and mines
The ships had total tonnage of 100000
tons
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Warships Have Encounter

Amsterdam. August 16-(via London.)
Two encounters between British and Ger
man warships wre observed from Flush
ing, Holland. last night, according to a
dispatch from Flushing today to the Tele-
graf.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
WEST FRONT REPORT

Berlin, August 16.-(Via London.)-The
battle of Pozieres has dwindled down
after long series Of British attacks,
which, the war office says. gained them
nothing. The British infantrymen re-
manned in their trenches all day yester-
day. A night attack near Ovilliers failed.
There was lively fighting again yester-
day southeast of Armentieres and In the
Artois." says todays official statement.
"In the region of Pozieres the British
continued their fruitless attacks until yes
terday morning. Throughout the day
their infantry did nothing. nocturnal
attack north of Ovilliers failed.
"At Mouln-Sous-Teutv In the Aisne
district, artillery fighting was again re-
vived temporarily on both sides in con-
junction with fruitless French gas at
tack East of Rheims strong recon-
noitering detachments of the enemy were
repulsed."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
MISTAKES ADMITTED

German officers in charge of transpor-
tation admit that mistakes were made
in a good many instances but these have
stree been rectified. More than 1000
men and women are said to have returned
to their homes since the transportation
movement began.
Nearly 21,000 persons were removed
from their homes. Those taken were told
they would have 80 minutes in which to
pack 65 pounds of household utensils and
clothing. At the expiration of that time
they were taken to the railroad station
at about 2 o'clock in the morning and
were examined as to their fitness for
farm work. They were then permitted
to return to their homes with orders to
return to the stations at 8 o'clock In the
afternoon to take trains for their des-
tinations.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press visited FOUR places from which
parts of the populations had been taken.
Three were villages in east France and
one was a camp for males of military age.
In the first village the leader of those
who had been removed had many COM
plants. He said the people he repre-
sented were not suited for farm labor and
that French farmers did not like to en-
ploy them for that reason. He asserted
that the food was insufficient and that
the rare was monotonous. In one house
the correspondent talked with one of
three girls. She said their treatment had
been good but the villagers had not en-
ployed them SO they were not earning
money and were living on rations al
lowed by the German authorities.
In the next village the correspondent
talked with five young men, aged from
Is to 10 years. They said they were
earning their full keep in addition to one
to three francs daily by doing piece work
on the farms. The food was good, they
said, and their quarters were comfortable
In the same house there was a man suf-
fering from rheumatism, who was under
treatment of German medical authori-
ties. He was allowed 40 pfennings daily
The president of the village told the cor
respondent that 1t was his opinion that
the move was good so far as the men
were concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
De Sails Named Minister

London, August 16.-Count De Sails has
been appointed to succeed Sir Henry How
ard as minister on a special mission to
the pope. Count De Sails. minister to
Montenegro since 1911, has been in the
British foreign service for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Mrs. Annie HYDE

The body of Mrs. Annie Hyde, aged
eS years, who died at o'clock Tuesday
night at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Maude Avis, 2603 Twelfth avenue,
north, will be sent to Bankston this
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Meeks is survived by his widow and sew

eral relatives.
for the Southern Railway company, which
position he had held for a number of
years. He was in the employ of this
company for more than 20 years. He
was held in high esteem by both his en-
ployers and employees. He leaves a large
circle Of friends to mourn his death. Johns
in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Special Bargains
by Merchants in
Today's Age-Herald

The Partisan starts their season s
final windup sale Friday.
Loveman, Jospeh & Loeb warns you
to watchout for their o. K and come
prepared to purchase.
Porter's up to So Palm Beach suits
S5.95.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17

morning by the Shaw Undertaking conf
pany, for interment. She is survived b
three daughters, Mrs. Lula McClesky, Misf
Nina South and Mrs. Maude Avis.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
]. +. Meeks

]. F. Meeks. aged As years. died at Il
local infirmary at 11:so o'clock yesterday
morning. after an illness of several weeks.
Funeral services will be conducted from
the family residence, 232S Fifth avenue
north. at o'clock this afternoon. The
Masons. Odd Fellows and the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen will have charge
of the funeral services. Interment will
be made in East Lake cemetery. Mr..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
Deaths and Funerals
Infant McWaters

Funeral services over the remains of the
infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
McWaters. who died Tuesday morning
at the family residence. 1929 Georgia ave-
nue.. East Lake. were held from the res
idence at 10 o'clock yesterday morning.
and interment followed in Forest Hill
cemetery. S. W. Woodin Undertaking
company in charge
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
French and British Storm
Three Miles of Trenches
Thanking German Lines
from Page onc)

Continued from Page Onc)
his counter attacks, is checking our fur
Their advance.
I'm the region between the Zlota Lipa
and the Dniester, our troops are fight
ing their way forward. The enemy here
is also making a desperate resistance.
'On the River Bystritza, we have oc-
cupied the little town of Solotvina and
the village of Griauva, to the southwest
OF Solotvina.
In the regions of Delatyn and Vorotka,
the enemy, owing to our pressure, is re-
firing to the west. Our troops have cap
tured a series of heights to the west of
Vorokhta and Ardzemoy. In the direc-
ton of the Kirlibaba region, at Capul
Mountain, attempts by the enemy to re-
sumo the offensive were frustrated by
our fire.
According to final reports received,
the total captures by the troops OF Cen
eral Brussiloff during the operations
from June to August II, in which period
the fortified lines of the Austro- G ermans
stretching from the River Pripet to the
Roumanian frontier, were taken, as fol-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
MANY PRISONERS TAKEN

The number of officers and men, in
GLIDING combatants and noncombat ants,
taken prisoner and cannon ana machine
guns taken by the troops of General
Kaledines were 1884 officers and 107.225
men, 147 guns, 459 machine guns and 146
bomb and mine throwers; by General Let
chitzky, 2139 officers, 100,57S men, 127
cannon, 424 machine guns, A bomb and
mine throwers and So powder carts: by
General Sakharoff, 1867 officers, 81 .24S
men, rs guns, 32 machine guns, 119 bomb
and mine throwers and 12S powder carts
by General Scherbatchoff, 1857 officers,
bomb and mine throwers and 1929 powder
carts.
Thus the total captures were 7757 Off
GERS, SoO,S45 men. 405 guns, 1926 machine
guns, 1888 mine and bomb throwers and
2S2 powder CARTS
In addition, there were taken a
large number of rifles, 30 versts Of
small gauge railways, Geographic ma
terials and several depots of ammuni-
ton and engineering materials"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-17
NEWSPAPER WRITER.
INVESTIGATES STORY.
of TEUT0N CRUELTY.
Finds Removal of French
Population From Occupied
Cities to Country Not
Hardship as Reported

A Town in Eastern France, Tuesday,
August 15-(via Berlin and London
August 16.)-On account of the protests
of France against forcible removal by
German authorities of inhabitants OF
French cities in the occupied area and
representations that hardships have re-
suited, a correspondent of the Associa-
ted Press investigated conditions under
which civilians from Lille, Turcoing and
Rcubaix quartered at various points In
eastern France are living. The German
authorities afforded every facility for the
enquiry and permitted examination of Of
fetal documents dealing with the subject.
The proclamation posted by the Ger
mans in Lille, Roubaix and Turcoing
said that since the English blockade made
the problem of feeding the population of
Belgium and the occupied part of France
daily more difficult and since call to
agricultural workers by the German au-
thorities had not been answered the Ger
mans were obliged to move to the coun-
try certain parts of the population. The
proclamation was posted on April 10
and at midnight of April "a the German
troops aroused the inhabitants in certain
quarters of the three towns, telling them
to assemble in front of their houses Of
ficers then picked the following persons
for transportation. Males of military
age or able bodied persons who were not
engaged in fixed trades or other occupa-
tons; whole families unemployed and
without financial support and unemployed
females In all cases the instructions
were to select persons familiar with ag-
,,.Ik II.
were to do the cooking for the men or to
work for French country families who
needed assistance around the house, In
minding babies or doing other tasks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
EDWARD MALONEYs SENTENCE
 SUSPENDED BY COURT.
Man Convicted of Keeping DisorderIy House at Waterford Placed on Pre-. bation;

At the criminal court session in New London Friday the case of the state against AItineo Menghi, charged with assault on Nick Bastle in Groton on May 23, was noiied by Judge Lucien F. Burpee on recommendation of State Attorney Hadlai A. Hull.
 s In the case of Edward Maloney, sen- fenced to six months in jail at the criminal court session in this city, the sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation. The charge against him was keeping disorderly house at Waterford.
 A New York attorney appeared be- fore the court with the request that the bond forfeited. by Joseph Bloom, charged with picking pockets, be re- opened, as the man was unable to ap- pear. when his case came up. and if the bond Is collected it will pauperize his father. who put up all his property to secure his sons liberty. Judge Burpee said that the reopening of the bond was entirely in the scope of the state attorney. In answer to a question as to why it was that the accused was not in court to present himself to the courts sentence ii was found that he was in jail in New Hampshire on a charge of grand larceny and was facing a three year sentence if found guilty. Judge Burpee did not think the case warranted any further consideration.
 Court then adjourned without day,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
SCHOOL INSPECTION PLACED
 UNDER HEALTH DEPT. New London Health Officer Completes Arrangements For New System.

Health Officer Edwin c. ChiYman has completed arrangements for trans ferri2g the New London school medi- cal inspection to the health board court of common council recently. The inspection has been under the super vision of the school board since it's inception a few years ago.
 Dr. Chipman has appointed all the school inspectors. The school nurse and school dentist are to be continued under the plans of the health officer. In addition the plan of Dr. Chipman calls for an epidemiologist to take charge of epidemics. In a general way the medical inspection and dental clinics will be conducted as in the past.
 Dr. O. H. Youngs is reappointed school dentist and Miss Nila V. Wat son as school nurse. Both Dr. Youngs and Miss Watson were appointed by the school board in June and both will continue. In all cases the salaries will be the same as paid by the school board.
 Health Officer Chipman has ap- pointed no inspector for the Nathan Hale Grammar school and Dr. Har- rington's duties will not include in- spection of the grammar grades at the Harbor school. Dr. Chipman did not think that inspection of the chill dren at the grammar schools was nec- essary as they are far enough ad- vanced not to require it. The cpl demiologist will, however visit these schools each week. The inspections at the Stanton and Jennings schools will be conducted only once in two weeks.
 Dr. Ross E. Black has been ap- pointed epidemiologist and his dutoes will be to visit schools once a week and take charge of epidemics, should any break out.
 The plan is for each inspector to visit his school once a week and con duct a general inspection of the chill dren. The epidemiologist will visit each school once a week, two or three days after alfe inspector has been there. In this way disease cannot have gained much headway before it is discovered.
 Dr. Chipman deemed it advisable to appoint two inspectors at St Mary's. This school has the largest enrolment of children and the inspector could not be attended to by one physician. Dr. Cronin will be in charge of that school and he will be assisted by Dr. Murray.
 The medical inspection under the health department becomes effective Monday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
DWIGHT H. HoUGH THROWN
 HEADLONG FROM AUTO.
Norwich Man in Serious Condition at
 Poughkeepse Hospital.
(special to The Bulletin, :,

NNSNOANSA
 Poughkeepsia, N., Y, Sept. 2s.-As the result of injuries received when thrown headlong out of an automobile in which he was riding, Dwight H. Hough a bank cashier of Norwich, Conn.,, is lying at Vassar Brothers hospital in this city suffering from se- were confusion and probable internal injuries. His condition is considered very serious, although surgeons at the hospital are unable to determine the true extent of his injuries
 The accident happened early this afternoon on sharp curve in brick paved street in Highland village across the Hudson river from this city. It is said that MT. Hough, who was seated alone in the tonneau of the big touring car was thrown out of the machine when the car skidded to one side of the road and then a1- most upset as it passed over a huge stone lying in the street
 The injured man landed on his head and shoulders and was picked up un- conscious. Medical aid was summon ed from Highland Village but Mr. Tough was removed later in an ann bulance to the hospital in this city In the car with him at the time of the accident were Louis P. Roath and Charles S. Johnson, and chauffeur of the automobile both of Norwich They were registered at a local ho-
 
 the accident to the slippery condition of the streets and the presence of the stone.
 MT. Hough's injuries as far as could be ascertained by surgeons at the hospital consist of two severe scalp wounds, injuries to hns neck. which may prove serious, probable internal injuries and many contusfons about the body. At the hospital it is said he will probably recover unless furth-, CT complications set in. The auto- mobile in which the parsy are touring New York state was not damaged. The party left this city last Sun day for a tour of New York state They had been through Plattsburgh had visited Lake George and other points and were presumably on the way home when the accident happen ed. MT. Hough who is cashier at the Uncas National bank, was expected at the bank today (Saturday). The party intended to reach Norwich Fri day night or Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
DISCOVERS WAY TO CLOSE SHAY PLANT
New London Committee Says Proper
 ty Can Be Leased For $16,oO0.

The special committee appointed by the New London court of common council empowered to act in relation to the elimfna tion of the Shay fertiIi- ger plant in Groton arrived Friday morning at what is believed will be a happy and permanent solution of the problem which threatened to drive the submarine base to Newport, At meeting of the committee mem bers in the office of Mayor Rogers, ar lease of the Shay property can be effected for sum not greater than $16,OO0
 While it is extremely probable that the whole of this amount will not be required, it will nevertheless be es- sentla1 to have it guaranteed.
 After carefully considering the proposition from all angles 1t ap- peared to the committee that 1t could best obtain the desired result by se- curing a lease of the Shay plant. This MT. Shay is willing to give. Such a plan will involve the raising of a fund of $16,000. The committee rec commended that this be done rather than to go through the expensive and tedious process of litigation which would arise as the result of institut- ing a law suit against the fertilizer company,
 By the terms of the Ieatse, which runs for one year and any part of an other which may be necessary, the plant will be closed within two weeks from this date and in two weeks more all the machinery used especially for rendering purposes will be removed, The building will thus be left intact in readiness for some other usage. Boil CTS, elevators and such other equip ment as would be adaptable to a busi- ness of other natoure will remain in it. The high water system and the lease of a large pond adjoining will also be retained.
 The purpose of the committee in securing the lease Is to close down the plant immediately and thereby not only remove the nuisance which bade fair to bring about the loss of the submarine base, but also to make possible the complete utilization of the governments holdings as contem- plated by the navy department. It is naturally expected that with the elim- nation of the menace to health and comfort, the improvements which it is proposed to make at a cost of from $50,000 to $100,000 will be at once in- augurated
 As stated, the committee has an option on the lease and will exercise it forthwith if satisfied of suitable f. nancia support. Already numerous leading citizens of their interest and assistance in the matter. It is con- fidently anticipated that other re- sponses will come in rapidly.
 The leased, as observed, is for a peri cd of one year. with the privilege of extension for as great a portion of an other year as may be necessary to find purchaser for the plant, Of course, it will not be sold again to be used as a rendering establishment. The build ing is large, of fireproof construction, and amply protected against fire from axr+a f,1,.r iet, lent quarters for the storage of high power explosives or for expensive ma chinery requiring the utmost protection from the elements, It Is the expecta- ton of the committee II that before a
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-30
SAW PILGRIMS PROGRESS
 AT THE Y. M, c, A,
Audience Delighted With CinemaIoeue
 on John Bunyan's AIlegory.

A delighted audience witnessed the first presentation of the Cinemalogue on John Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress Friday night at the Y. M. c. A. audi the average exquisitely tinted, they are very restful to the eye. The pro- logue showing the life of Bunyan is exceedingly strong and is illuminated by a forcefuI lecture by Colonel Fred erick Ray.
 logue and the Journey of Christian was followed with intense interest by the audience. The solos, Lead Kindly Light, Abide With Me. and Holy City were sung by Colonel Ray most eff fectively and the lecture on Pilgrims Progress emphasized the presenta- ton.
 The appropriate music played by Frances Ray was greatly enjoyed and enhanced the value of the presenta- tion.
 As a whole the synchronization of picture, lecture and music Is unique. Pilgrims Progress will be given again today.
 As Colonel Ray has delivered this lecture nearly twelve hundred times, it accounts for the smoothness that characterizes the entire presentation. As a motion picture this film has no superior. Torino and vicinity's scen- cry makes an ideal setting. The part of Christian is taken by one of the worlds greatest actors, Alexander Sa1vtni. A very large and expensive cast supports him, carefully selected for their parts.
 Bunyan was a tinker by trade, but a drunkard and gambler. Conversion saved him from the gutter, and he be- came a powerful preacher. But his in- fuence with the people was feared and his doctrine objectionable to the pow CTS that be. Refusing to stop his pull pit thunderbolts,, he was imprisoned. While in Bedford jail he wrote Pil- grim's Progress, an allegory.