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New Britain herald., 1916-02-18

New York, Feb. 1S-James Butler. president of the Empire City Racing association and owner of one of tI;e leading thoroughbred stables and breeding farms in the United States, is in line to be elected to membership in the exclusive Jockey club, accord ing to a report now circulated in rac- ing circles. It is said that he will succeed to the membership held by Herman B. Duryea, the famous sportsman, who died recently There -ase now five vacancies to be filled by the Jockey club, which limits it's membership to fifty. MT. Butler, be- cause of his prominence in the thor oughbred world, has been considered for some time for one of these open ings, and it is now said that he will be nominated by Chairman August Belmont at the next meeting, which
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18
Special Notice to Dealers;

the death chamber at the state prison ed. George l.. Stearns, high sheriff or Hillsboro county and Warden Charles H. Rowe of the state prison at Concord, were the men who visited Wethersfield. Warden Ward A.. Gar her explained the method used in this state and demonstrated the ap- paratus, using a bag of sand. The men returned to New Hampshire, and on February 5, Governor Roland H :. Spaulding of New Hampshire signed an order authorizing apparatus sim1- lar to that in use in Connecticut, 60 be used in the Comery execution.
 Because of the manner in which the hanging of twenty-five years ago in New Hampshire was bungled, the legislature abolishing capital pun law practically abolishing capital pun lshment. Only when the jury, in mends to the trial judge that the punishment be death. does the crim- inal forfeit his life. Up to the Con- cry case, no New Hampshire jury had ever made that recommendation
 Poisoned His Wife.
 Comery poisoned his wife in Man. chester, N. H., in November, 1914 in order to wed Eunice Campbell @, 14-years-old girl, whom he had Comery was a married man. Cont cry was arrested about two months after the murder. The court assigned
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18
OH LOOK WHO'S HERE.
It's the Masked Marvel Bowlers Who
 Will Grace Our Presence Next.

The Masked Marvel craze has struck the bowling world. Tuesday evening at the Aetna alleys, Meridens new Masked Marvel five from the Star light alleys will be the attraction against Manager Rogers New Britain team. Each of the visiting rollers will wear a black mask a Ia Hender- son.
 The Marve1s are made up of roll CTS who formerly composed what was known as the Starlight Irregulars. a team gathered together for the pur- pose of warming up the Intercity league team for their big matches After couple of contests in both of which the Regulars came out on the small end, the Stars decided to cut the Irregulars off their visiting list In other words they were ''too proud to fight" In their last contest the Marvels kicked down a 152O total.
 The visitors, according to Meriden reports, are a team that will make New Britain's best hustle. A big crowd is expected to be on hand Tuesday to look over this novel match.
 No visitor is privileged to unmask until he shoots a 100 game or better.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18
GETTING SHAPED UP
Merger Magnates Adopt Name East ern League for New Circuit-WiII Elect Officers Next Thursday.

Boston, Feb. 18.-The circuit of professional baseball clubs which is to take the place of the New Eng land league and the Eastern associa- ton in territory formerly occupied by them was named the Eastern league at a meeting of the represen- tatives of the ten merging clubs here yesterday. It was voted to maintain the league at least until November 1, 1920.
 Steps toward the organization of the circuit were taken by the ap- pcintment of committees to draw up D constitution and bylaws, to draft B playling schedule, and to decide Cpon an official baseball. Election of a president, vice president, secre- tAry and treasurer, and five directors was deferred until next Thursday when a second meeting will be held in Springfield.
 The schedule will be planned by representatives of the Portland, Law renee, Hartford, New London, and Lynn clubs. The committee on con- Btitution, as appointed by Eugene B. Fraser of Lynn, who presided, con- pists Of Springfield, Worcester, Lowell, New Haven, and Bridgeport represen- tatives. An agreement was reached on the payment of umpires, game guarantees, and a sinking fund.
 During the meeting Fred Lake an- v nounced that he had petitioned for mally for territory rights for new league in cities forme erly of the New England and Colonial league circuits not included in the new Eastern league.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18

will be held shortly. MT. Butler is owner of the East View stock farm, near Tarrytown, N. Y, and in the
 past few racing seasons he has turned
 out some of the most consistent two year olds in the sport. Imported Out or Reach IS the best known and most successful stallion in the East View stud. The New York sportsman has become eligible for admission to the Jockey club not only because he is the owner of one of the best racing stables in the country, but because of the fact that his breeding establish ment has come to be rated with the best. Before entering the thorough bred field, MT. Butler was long as- sociated with trotters and owned of successful harness horses. MT. Buffers friends expect he will be member of the Jockey club when he returns from Florida.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18
Works Without Hitch.

The time which elapsed between the time the trap was sprung in the Comery execution and the man was pronounced dead indicated that the apparatus did it's work without a hitch.
 in New Hampshire, twenty-five years ago, was bungled, officials from that state, when they were confronted with the necessity of another hang ing, came to Connecticut early this month and inspected the apparatus in
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE.
Wceghman Says Feds Cost Him and
 Associates S55O.0O9.

Chicago, Feb. 18.-Charles H. Weeghman, president of the Chicago National league baseball club and his associates were obligated to the extent of more than half a million dollars ct the close of the 1915 season, it was learned today as the result of their operation of the Chicago Federal league club.
 At a banquet given last night in lis honor Weeghman in ar address said that he was induced to join the Fed erals by James Gilmore, president ot
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18
COMMISSION NOT TO NIFyFvr

Cincinnati, Feb. 1S.-August Herr mann, chairman of the National Base tall Commission, said yesterday that there would be no meeting of the commission at New York this week. He stated that the commission would settle all matters pending before it by mail.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18

Ashton Thorpe, one of the best known lawyers in the state. to defend Com cry and every legal advantage was taken to save his life. Notwithstand- ing this evidence against him was overwh e1ming, and the jury of farm CTS returned a verdict of guilty with the recommendations that he be hang ed.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18

the league, while the two were play ing golf.
 "I invested to the extent of $26,- 0OO,' said Weeghman, and at the close of last season the Chicago Fed era1 league was obligated to the extent of S55O,OOO"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18
HANG WIFE SLAYER
 IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Apparatus Similar to Connecticut
 Gall0WS Used for Execution

Concord, N. H., Feb. .1S-Oscar J. Comery was hanged at the state pris- on early today for the murder of his wife. The trap was sprung at 12:32 a. m. COmery was officially, pro- nounced dead at 12:45 a. m
New Britain herald., 1916-02-18

We New Britain
  A between vening "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
ENSLEY IS SUFFERER FROM TRANSFORM Service on Three Car Lines Stopped Several Hours COLEMAN IS DROWNED Knocked From Raft and Drawn Under Bridge by Swift Current-Vil-
 lage Creek Resembles
 River
COLEMAN IS DROWNED

Considerable damage was done by the rain in Ensley and vicinity yesterday, and car service on three of the lines run ming into the city was discontinued for several hours. The Tidewater cars did not run at all yesterday afternoon, owing tc the high water at Pratt City junction. At this point the water was two feet over the tracks, and near Village creek, on the Pratt City branch, it is thought that part of the track has been washed away
 In the vicinity of Pratt City junction of the Tidewater line the police department was kept busy for sometime yesterday rescuing Italians and negroes from their homes. The water here is six to eight feet deep and is running into the houses and stores. Rafts and boats are being used to go from house to house and rescue the occupants. At Tuxedo junction, on the South Ensley and Owenton- -Ensley car lines, the water was several feet deep, and the car service was suspended for several hours. Village creek resembles a large river, the water being up to the new con- crete bridge. Traffic was not able to pass over the bridge because the high water on each end. The water was backed up between Thirteenth and Four teenth streets, and the city stock on Gen. ter street had to be moved to the Boss lively stable in Ensley. The water was over four feet deep at the city yards. A large crowd of people went back and forth to see the creek all during the day. The Tuxedo vicinity resembles a large lake of over a half a mile wide, and nearly two miles long.
 The American wire and steel mill at Fairfield was forced to close down yes- terday morning owing to the severe rain. The entire plant was covered under sev- eral feet of water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
Tuscaloosa Is Proud of
 Its Health Conditions

Tuscaloosa, July -(special.)-sinc January 1 of this year only one typhoid fever case has been reported in Tusca- loosa The health department is rigidly enforcing the law in regard to reporting diseases of all kinds and the fact that only one case has been found this year is very gratifying to Tuscaloosa people. Last year several cases were found here during the summer months and the people determined that if possible this condition should not be repeated, so with the CO., operation of the government authorities a cleanup campaign was inaugurated early this spring with the result that the disease has been practically stamped out this spring.
 Officer John Hearn last night captured Fred Tillery, who deserted from the Montgomery military camp. Tillery walked from Montgomery to Tuscaloosa and was arrested at the home of his wife. He is being held here for the military authorities.
 Fifty-five dollars has been raised here for the Young Mems Christian ,associa- tion tent which is to accompany Ala bama S brigade of infantry to the Mexican border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
COLEMAN DROWNED

While riding on a small log raft yes- terday morning about Il o'clock Jim Cole man was drawn under a bridge by the swift current and was drowned. Up to a late hour last night the body had not been recovered. According to the report of the drowning, Coleman and three other mer were riding on several log rafts which they had hastily put together. First starting from the ball field, which was several feet under water, they pushed
 their way to the creek and there the swift current caught the raft on which Coleman was riding and carried him down the stream. The raft had not gone very far until it came to a bridge, which was nearly overrun by water. As the raft barely cleared the bridge, it is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
NEW YORK STORIES
 BY A BIRMINGHAM MAN
By ALLEN GRIFFIN JOHNSON

New York, July 7.-(Special.) )-Out- siders think of the New York stock ex- change, no doubt, as a place of frenzied finance always with never a lighter mo- ment to relieve the mad rawlings of the money maniacs. It seems hard to be- lieve that men who pay well, $75,Ooo, more or less, for a seat on the exchange, would pause in their giddy gambling to indulge in pure, boyish pranks; but they dc, nevertheless.
 A. c. Morgan, member of the exchange and, incidentally cousin of J. Pierpont Morgan, is responsible for the verity of the following, which, he says, took place on the floor of the exchange while ne was present:
 Since members are not allowed to smoke on the floor of the exchange, some of them frequently go out ana stand in front of the New street en- trance, this being a little thorough1are running parallel with Broadway, between that street and Broad, the last named being the street upon which is the man entrance to the exchange.
 On this occasion there was quite a crowd of smokers at the New street en- trance, when they beheld q swarthy 1tal- ian (wop), playing hand organ, and near him stood his wife and child, the latter a mere baby. Some member con- ceived an idea He confided it to the others, and the result was that, sur rounded by members, so that the door keeper could not see them, the organ grinder, with his wife and baby. were rushed through the doors and onto the floor of the exchange.
 There he began grinding out a tune The exchange came to a dead standstill for a moment. The chairman rapped and rerapped, and wanted to know 'the idea when some member stepped up and, in a loud voice said we are honored to- day. This gentlemen Indicating the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
BANK KDEPOS|TS|N l SOUTH GREATEST IN PERCENTAGE GAIN Change in Attitude Toward Banks All Over the
 United States SEVERAL CAUSES
 HAVE CONTRIBUTED Baltimore and Ohio Handling of Troops Recalls Part Played by
 This Line During the
 Civil War
By HOLLAND

. New York, July Especial )-Some of hose who are familiar with the growth pf American banks, and especially with he increase in the favorable disposition Pf the American people toward the banks, speak of the latest report. from / he comptroller of the currency, John Pkelton Williams, as one of the best evil Fences of the rapid elimination of the id feeling of antagonism toward banks md suspicious of the management of hem.
 It seems to be coincdent in point of ime, although it began a little earlier With the change in the attitude of the people toward the railroad companies. This change was speedily observed by V M. Ackworth when, after three years e returned from England to the United States in the spring for the purpose of tudying our general and detailed rail- oad conditions, MT. Ackworth ranks Imong the ablest experts of Great Brit ain upon railroads operation and man cement. He was pleased to say a few ays ago that since his previous visit to he United States, in 1912, he has ob- erved a marked change in the attitude
 
 Should one of Englands foremost ex- erts in bank management and in the elation of English banks to the public ow visit the United States, having pre- iously visited this country eight or ten ears ago, he would not fail to observe
 change in the attitude of the public oward banks. Ten years ago, much was aid about the money power and monopo- fstic control of funds by banks and ankers. An English expert would bear othing of this kind now. It is presumed hat the establishment of the federal re- erve system in part explains this hanged attitude, but not entirely. It Is lso due to the confidence the public has h bank management as well as a good Understanding of the conveniences of anks and the perfection of the ma- hinery of banks for utilizing credit
 What is spoken of as theemost remark ble feature of the report made a few lays ago by Comptroller Williams is he figures which show how vastly the Utilization of banks has increased in the outh since 1910. The percentage of in- rease of bank depostors in the south m states is greater than the percent ge of increase in any other part of the ountry. In 1908, and certainly in 1S96
 would have been deemed a foolish rophecy to predict that within 10 years r 20 at the most, there would be by 1916 larger increase in the percentage of de- ostors in the banks of the south than in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
Passing of a Senator's Pants

Art Young, in the July Metropolitan.
 If Senator Blair Lee of Maryland can hold up his trousers till March next. his colleagues in the Senate will breathe easier. On that date, so the primaries have decreeed, either Rep- resentative David Lewis, democrat, or Dr. France, republican, will take his place.
 Senator Lees trousers are a con- tinual cause of anxiety to the calm and cultured members of the Senate. Lees trousers are hyphenates at variance with his coat. If he wears suspenders they are not doing their full duty, and the wonder is that he has kept them in place since 1914.
 In the name of all that is noble and dignified in the annals of the United States Senate, let us fondly pray that Senator Blair Lee can avert a fall in pants till March next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
DEPOsIToRs IN THE SOUTH

the banks of the east or even in t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08

do not bafle comprehension when the contentious of both sides understood. The Digest explains all the important news in all its phases. preferrins neither side-partial only to the whole
 truth. This is the policy that enables its readers to pass balanced and fair judgment on the days great issues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
SYLACAUGA

sylacauga. July 7.-(Special.)- )-The min isters of the Sylacauga churches and inn mediate vicinity met at the First Meth odist church Monday and organized pastors union with the following as off cers: Rev. E. E. Lewis president; c. l.. Sumner, vice president Clare Purcell, secretary; J. o. Williams, treasurer. It is stated meetings will be held weekly and the purpose of the organization is to have close cooperation of the fields of labor embraced in the charges repre- scented.
 The last few days have brought reports to town of the boil weevi in nearly all sections around Sylacauga. Very little has been done to stop the ravage so far, but on some farms they are beginning to pick them.
 Next Friday night the Sy,acauga lodge of Masons have planned to have installa- tion of officers recently elected for the terms. Grand Secretary Beauchamp is to be present.
 The 1916 meeting of the Sunday school convention of the Coosa River Baptist association will be held with the Syla- cs.uga Baptist church on next Thursday and Friday. State workers will be pres ent
 A series of meetings to be held under the auspices of the First Methodist church will begin next Wednesday, the 12th. A large tent will be used and all services will be in the downtown district near the opera, house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
Absence of Huntsville
 Lawyer Unexplained

Huntsville, July 7.-(Special)-F. Turner Petty, prominent Huntsville lawyer, has been missing from the city about two weeks and his family is unable to say where he is. He left for Centre on June g and it was learned later that he has not been seen there nor has he gone to the home of his brother in south Ala bama, where he expected to visit.
 Mrs. Sue Ella Bean, wife of M. H. Bean. and daughter of Frank Gaddis of Merri- mack, died yesterday afternoon from burns which were sustained several days ago when she attempted to start a fire with kerosene. Mrs. Bean was brought to the city hospital immediately, but ef- forts to save her life were unavailng. She was 27 years old and Is survived by little daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08

Italian), is King Kalaukoa of the Sand wich Islands, who has brought with him his wife, Queen Elm, and the heir ap- parent"
 | Of course, no member really fell for | the King Kalaukoa story, but the spon- taneity of the jest caught on splendidly. | The chairman and all members had a hearty laugh, and when the first speaker announced that King Kalaukoa would | play the national air of the Sandwich Is-
 lands, there was applause, and bowing | and scraping, the organ grinder began to
 grind. They let him finish, some mem | bers even indulging in dance step or
 two, as he ground out Nancy Lee" and
 when the tune was ended, the organ | grinder collected something like $75.
 Since then King Kalaukoa" has
 hal unted New street, and the entrance
 to the exchange, hoping for another simf-
 lar experience, but he will probably never
 get it. However, he is convinced that the
 New York stock exchange is unquestion-
 ably the place to make money.
 l Pity the poor sailori Off on a three year cruise he goes sometimes, and when
 one remembers this, it is not so easy to | condemn him for what I saw him doing
 Sunday evening" He was seated upon
 a bench in the shade of great tree near | the bank of the Hudson at the foot Of
 Ore Hundred and Fourth street. By his
 side was a girl whose face would have
 made the darkest cloud that ever struck | terror to sailors heart look like the white light districts brightest glow. She was black-plain, unvarnished black. He had her giggling at his every remark. | He must have been a witty lad, and those who passed them by smiled al-
 most indulgently. His arm lay along the
 bench behind her, and so interested was he that he did not notice the attention he
 was attracting. The shades of night were falling with their customary rapidity.
 and, well, we couldn't just remain star ] ing at them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08

If there be study of the increase in industrial occupations and especially the remarkable increase in the diversity of crops in the south, as these things have been developed in the past 10 or 20 years, it will be perceived that this increase in the number of depositors in the hanks Of the southern states, as well as the increase in the number of banks, is di- rectly related to the great expansion of industry and the considerable expansion of commerce in the south.
 It was not to be expected that, rela- lively speaking, the number of bank de- positors in the east would be found to have increased more greatly than in any other part of the country; for, excepting those who work for wages or for small salaries, the greater part of the people of the east long ago learned that it was expedient for them to carry bank &C., counts In some of the larger cities, es- pecially New York, the increase in women depositors has been very great. Twenty five or thirty years ago the number of women who kept individual bank ac- counts was very small.
 IN THE MIDDLE WEST
 Comptroller Williams reports that the greatest actual, although not the great est proportionate, increase in bank de- positors is in the middle west. But the banks of the northwest, the banks in Cal ifornia and some of the banks in Oregon, have greatly enlarged their individual de- positors. One of the officers of the larg- est of American banks spent several weeks year ago in the northwest and in some of the states in the Mississippi valley west of the river. He was told by local bankers that it was astonishing to read the list of bank depositors in 1915 and also to compare the list for that year with the list of the depositors sev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-08
Prevent Typhoid Fever!

spreading daily; vaccination is the only sovereign shield.
 Therefore, let those who would not become it's victims be vaccinated with the anti-typhoid serum at once. We have made preparations to serve the public in this emergency and will give the best serum, under the most aseptic methods. and to those who will come to our office for the service we will make the price for each vaccination only one dollar. Three injections are usually given as most potent safe guard against the disease.