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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25

closed practically unchanged. There will be tenders for limited quantity of our stock tomorrow. There is no change r. the outlook from last week. We are either facing a break with Germany. which may at sometime mean ruthless waged war on sea and land. or we are not. Rains have fallen in Texas, where needed Southern Texas would welcome more. Spinners' talSings of American cotton the world over are now 19o000 bales less than last year to date. The American public are long of cotton, be- lieving it will advance when peoce is de- clared
 American mills will run at their full capacity at least for the balance of the season.
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New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 11.SSc; re- ceipts, 7S0; sales, 1920; stock, 3O6,O59.
 Galveston: Middling, 12.35c; receipts, 370S; exports, 3993 sales, 200; stock, |299,SSS.
 Mobile: Middling. 11.75c; receipts, 666; sales, 175; stock, 24,541.
 Savannah: Middling, 11.SSc; receipts, 2277; sales, 526; stock, 157,262.
 Charleston Middling, Il 5sc; receipts, 240; stock, 67,140.
 Wilmington; Middling, 11hc; re- ceipts 1047; stock, 60,6O2.
 Norfolk: Middling, 11.75c; receipts, 1860; exports, 300; sales. 1319; stock, 1O4,765. Baltimore: Middling, 12.1oc; receipts, S1; stock, 6100. Boston: Stock, $500. Philadelphia: Middling, 12.S0c; stock, 2311. New York: Middling, 1205c; receipts 273; sales, 1000; stock, 251,100. Minor ports, Receipts, 453S; exports, 10,537; stvck, 45.542. Total today: Receipts, 1440 shipments. 14,770; stock, 1,39SS S10. Total for week: Receipts, 25,351; ship ments, 30992. Total for season: Receipts, 643S, 615; shipments. 4,325,97
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Interior Movement

r Houston: Middlng, 1225c; receipts 5727; shipments, ITO; sales, 1o5S; stock, | 97,003
 Memphis: Middling, 12c receipts. 696; shipments, 3339; sales, 2S50; stock 1862 Augusta Middling, 11.75c; receipts, 746; shipments. 6S0; sales, 3e67; stock, 1904 St. Louis: Mddling, 12c; receipts, 249; shipments, 249; stock, 20,966. Cincinnati: Receipts, 462; shipments, 635; stock 17,279. Little Rock: Middling. 12.25c; receipts,
 57; shipments, 130; sales, 130; stock, 32044. Total today: Receipts, 79S7; shipments, F, ,203; stock, 4S3,979.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Meats

Hackers Selling Price) Extra Ribs-13Ac. Bellies-14Hc. Pork Loins-17c. Neck Bones-4c. Breakfast Bacon-20Q25c. Spare Ribs-12c Regular Hams-19c. Skinned Hams-21c. Pure Lard-131zc; compound, 1214c.
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early movement of new cotton usually comes from. aa,a l There is said to be a heavy straddle interest in both New York ana New VI. leans: long new crop months and snort Julys. ot McFadden was said to be taking most of the Mays that are being nquioa 'eu and selling Julys against them.
 Because of the fact that this opeldloi | is such a power in the cotton ma his transactions are always the supJeo' Of much comment and theorizing. some who are inclined to be bearlsh peheVe he will retender Mays taken up on l July This, however, is mere speculation. | The query might be made, Why wait
 | till July to tender? There is more cot
 1 ton now than there will be in July' Preparations for the new crop in Ala,
 1 bama are said to be far advanced Lano | has been especially well prepared, put understand but very little cotton mas
 l actually been planted in northern DOT
 l tions of the state.
 l There is a growing conviction that | peace is not far distant, and also the
 prevailing sentiment among all classes who are interested in cotton IS thai peace would cause very substartlal advance. Whenever you find a penef as general as this, in regard to the
 l probable trend of a commodity, it re-
 auires very little buying to accomplish
 | big results. Believe after the May op-
 1 ton is out of the way that the market will be reused from it's lethargy and l [ look for more active trading and higher prices. C. F. AVERY.
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Bonds

U. s. 2s, registered ............. ssa U. 5. 2s. coupon ............... 99A U. ,. ss' registered ............. 101h U. ;. ss' coupon ................ 101h U. ;. 4s, registered ............. 11OM ;. 5. 4s' coupon ................. 111H ranama ss, coupon .... ......... 103% central or Georgla Con. 6s ...... 101, Illinois Central ref. As ......... S9N Louisville & Nashville un. As .... 93% SeaDoard Ar Line adj. 5s ....... 645s Southern Bell Telephone 5s ..... 10O% Southern Hallway 5s ........... 100H nouIhern Railway gen. 4s........ 69A ? steer os '.,...'........... 104h
 Live Stock
 Chicago, April 24.-Hogs: Receipts. 3S,00O; higher; bulk $9.7O@9S5, light $sS5@s96. mixed $9.50@ss0 heavy
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Naval Stores

l Savannah, April 24.-Turpentine steady, 42c; sales, 130; receipts. 166; shipments, PSI; stock, 5976. Rosin:
 sales, 999; receipts. 500; shipments, s46;
 stock, 65,9o7. Dull for A, B. S4.10@ @4.15; 1C, D, S4.15@4.2O; E, s4.2O; F. s4.25; C.. $4.30; H, $4.35; $40; K, S4.60; firm
 for M. s4.so; N. $5; VIC, $5.2o; wv, $5.35.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-09-02
PASS PHILIPPINE BILL.

Washington--Both houses of Con-
gress have agreed on the Philippine bill
which pledges independence to those
islands as soon as stable government
can be established.
Manuel Quezon, Philippine delegate
to the House of Representatives, said
the new law is "a signal victory for the
cause of human liberty and very de-
cisive step toward the complete eman-
cipation of the Filipino people"
I'VE are bent upon convincing the
American people," he said within the
next year or two that staple govern
ment can be established in the islands.
Then, having fulfilled the condition i'm
posed, independence will be forthcom-
ing"
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LABOR DAY ORATORS.

Washington.-These A. f. of L. off
cials will deliver Labor, Day addresses
this year at the following places:
President Gompers, Lewiston, Maine.
Vice President Duncan, Westerly,
r. |.
President O'Connell, Cleveland,
Ohio
Vice. President Duffy, probably at In
dianapolis, Ind.
Vice-President Green, Murphysboro,
Illinois.
Secretary Morrison, Sunday evening,
Erie, Pa, under auspices of trade union
movement; Monday, Covington, KY
Treasurer Lennon, Kokomo, Ind.
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IRON MOLDERS RAISE WAGES.

Baltimore, Md.-Iron Molders Union
reports that employers have accepted
the wage increase of 25 cents day.
After January rates will be $4 day.
Bottle Cap, Cork and Stopper Work
ers' Union has made large increases
during the past month. This organiza-
ton is directly affiliated to the. A. F. of
L., and its existence has been marked
by continued wage increases.
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ALERT IN CINCINNATI.

nati-Wage increases are be-
ing negotiated by Carriage Drivers and
Chauffeurs' Union. These workers ask
shorter hours and better conditions.
Wage increases is feature of two
year agreement signed by Stationery
Engineers Union and the Cincinnati
Butchers and Packers' Association.
A committee has been appointed by
the Central Labor Union to protest to
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the chief of police against the treatment
accorded striking riggers and wreckers.
Teamsters' Union is not content with
recent wage increases and is extending
its organization. ,-s,.s. .
The Stove Mounters' Union has sre--
duced the worlday to nine hours and
secured substantial wage increases.
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Agent-Fred Hook, go E. 18th ST.,
Phone Canal 1860.
Amalgamated Glass Workers, No. 8.
Meets 1st and Sd Fridays at ia E. Court st.
President Geo. Rech.
Secretary Harry James.
Asbestos Workers Union No. 8.
Meets every Tuesday at 1913 Vine st.
President, Chas. Cassidy.
Secretary. VIM. Cook Ill Findlay st.
Business Agent, John L. Owens, a874
Kemper lane. Phone Canal 1854.
Bridge & Structural Iron Workers,
No. A..
Meets every Monday at Central Turner Hall,
1407 Walnut st.
President, James Mccullough
Business Agent, James Davis, 20 f. Twelfth
st. Phone Canal 1860.
Secretary. Bert Wagner.
Cement Workers No. 624.
Meets lst and Sd Tuesdays at Workmen's
Hall. 1918 Walnut ct.
Corresponding Secretary and Business Agent.
Jos. Nolde. 20 East Twelfth st. Phone Canal
1850.
Composition and Asphalt Roofers,
No. ~.
Meets 1st and Sd Wednesdays at 1918 Vine.
Secretary, VIM. B. Jackson, I2s w. Sixth st.
Electrical Workers No. PIP.
Meets every Wednesday at 1918 Vine st.
President, J. II. Smith.
Recording Secretary, w. B. Slater. s5e6
Trevor pl. North Fairmounr.
Business Agent, Jos. Cullen; Office 20 E.
Twelfth st. Phone. Canal 1860.
Fresco Painters Union No. Is.
Meets LIST and Sd Saturdays at 1929 Vine st.
President, Charles Marx.
Recording Secretary, John Maiios, 1905 Vine.
Financial Secretary, J. B. Schroeder.
Glaziers' Union No. 3S7.
Meets every Tuesday at Central Turner Hail.
President. Oscar Sunker.
Secretary, Al Feidman, Central Turner Hall.
Hardwood Finishers' Union, S38.
Meets LIST and Sd Wednesdays At Central
Turner Hall. l407 Walnut st.
President. Ben Bruins.
Secretary. Fred ]. Dreyer. 1850 Clifton ave.
Hodcarriers' District Council.
Meets LIST and Sd Fridays at Is1 Walnut st.
President Robert Price.
Secretary Philip Smith. l7l7 Hughes st.
Business Agent, w. T. Jackson. - E.
Twelfth st. Phone, Canal 1850. q
Hodcarriers' and Building Laborers'
Union No. 119. t
Meets every Tuesday at 1918 Walnut st.
President, John W. Floyd.
Business Agent, w. w. Cordell, 20 E..
Twelfth st. Phone. Canal 1850; Residence
Phone. North 1888.
Hodcarriers' Union No. 127.
Meets ed and 4th Fridays At Harvey and
Russell sts, Covington.
President. Martin Haggard.
Secretary. Philip Smith. TIT Hughes st..
Cincinnati.
Hosting and Portable Engineers
No. ia.
Meets every Wednesday At ia z. Court o.
Secretary. Roy Herbert, 42e Clark st. Phone
West 36l6.L.
Business Agent. Roy Herbert, - E. Twelfth
ST. Phone, Canal 1850.
Lathers' Union No. At.
Meets every Wednesday at workmans Hall
1918 Walnut st.
President, Charles Case.
Secretary. Harry Huber.
Business Agent. Edw. Lane, 20 z. Twelftl
st. Phone. Canal 1860.
Marble Workers Union No. 2S.
Meets I'd and 4th Tuesdays at 1918 Walnut
President, Joseph Foster.
Secretary. A. J. Streatch. TAI Richmond st
Mosaic GraDite-TerrazzO Layers ant
Helpers Union No. 1884.
Meets I'd and <th TUESDAYS at 1918 Walnut
President, Dante Bertoncini.
Secretary. Carlo Rossi, l24l Martin st.
Business Agent, Dante Bertoncin 9sl Pa
vion st.
Brotherhood Of Painters, Paperhangers
and Decorators Of America.
District Council.
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Secretary. c. E. simonson, 1894 Warsaw sv
Local Union No. so.
Meets every Friday at s. e. cor. Ninth and
Plum sts
President, X. H. Siekmann
Secretary, F. G. Hummel, OFT Gesr st.
Local Union No. 3OS.
Meets every Wednesday at Central Turner
Hall.
President, Jos. Campbell.
Secretary, Edw. Hammond
Local Union No. 13 (Fresco
Painters).
Meets 1st and Sd Tuesdays at 1922 Vine st.
President, L. III. Stitzel.
Secretary, Chas. Hellmuth.
Local Union No. 224 (Sign Writers)
Meets I'd and 4th Fridays at Odd Fellows
Temple.
| President, Ed. Macke.
Secretary, F.. L. Trenary, 24S4 Seegar ave-
Local No. 3S7 (Glaziers)
| Meets every Tuesday at Central Turner Hall.
President, VIM. Robb.
Secretary, Al Feldman, Central Turner Hall.
Local Union No. 553 paper
Hangers).
Meets every Friday at s02 Main st.
President, John Clements
Secretary, Alex Young. sO2 Main st.
Local Union No. 23S (CovingtOn).
Meets every Thursday at Workmen's Hall,
1872 Pike ST., Covington.
President, Sam Kelly
Secretary, ]. A. Smith, 1872 f. Thirteenth
St, Covngton. KY
Local Union No. 251 (Newport)
Meets every Tuesday at n. W. cor. Tenth and
Ann sts, Newport
President, Walter M. Byram.
Charles Brauch ss1 W. Eighth st.. New.
port. KY
Hardwood Finishers' Union No. S38
Meets LIST and Sd Wednesdays At Central
Turner Hall, 1lo7 Walnut st.
Secretary, Fred J. Dreyer. $3.50 Clifton ave.
Plasterers' Association No. 1.
Meets every Monday at n. W. cor. Fifth and
Central ave.
Plumbers and Gasfitters No. So.
Meets I'd and 4th Thursdays at Ratterman
Hall.
President. Frank Tweedie.
Business Agent Pat Horgan, 30 L.
Twelfth st.
Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2S4
Meets lst and Sd Fridays at Vine and Mer-
Ger SITS.
President, John Link, 1920 Dayton st.
Secretary, A. L. Brooks. $3.50 Prentice ct.
Sheet Metal Workers No. 346.
Meets Cd and 4th Fridays at 2los Central
ave.
President. Lawrence MeGill. slao Vine st.
Secretary, Henry Wahl. 264o Fairview ave.
Sheet Metal Workers No. 72.
Meets ed and 4th Mondays at 1855 Pike st..
Covington.
President, George Rice. l124 Bankiick st..
Covington
Secretary. Chas. Whircomb. ess Main st.
Covington.
Sheet Metal Workers No. 141.
Meets every Monday at S. W. cor. Twelfth
and Walnut SITS.
President. Fred Hook. 30 f. Twelfth st.
Recording Secretary, Matt Enyart, 90s
Maple ave.
Sign Writer'S Union No. 224.
Meets ed and 4th Fridays at Odd Fellows
Temple.
President, J. Mack.
Secretary, Z. L. Trenary, 24s4 Seegar ave.
Business Agent, Charles Lohrum, 30 E
Twelfth st. Phone Canal 1860.
Steamfitters' and Helpers Associate
(U. Az, No. 392.
Meets lst and Sd Fridays at Cosmopolitan
Hail.
President, Thos Colina.
Secretary Business Agent Philip Fischer
90 F.. Twelfth st. Phone. Canal 1860.
Stonecutters' Association.
Meets LIST and Sd Tuesdays at 5. W. cor
Twelfth and Walnut SITS.
Secretary, Jas. E. Stockton, a7lo Follett
ave.
Tile Layers Union.
Meets lst and Sd Fridays at s. W. cor
!, Twelfth and Walnut SITS.
Secretary, Iohn O'Connor 736 f. Sixth $,
Business Agent, Oscar Pinkerton, Rout
h 2s, Newport, Ky. Phone, Highlan
7O5.N
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Brotherhood Of Painters, Paperhanger.
and Decorators Of America.

District Council
Meets every Monday at S. {. cor. Ninth and
Plum
President, Jos. T. Humphries
Financial Secretary, Al Oster.
Corresponding Secretary, Oscar Matthews,
o9l W. Ninth st.
Business Agents, Robt Sickman, James
Johnson and Samuel Kelly, 20 f. Twelfth
at. Phone, Canal 1860.
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The Labor Advocate Official Organ
2O-21 Thoms Building. Phone Canal SSH
OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL

Financial Secretary and Treasurer
Jos. Nolde
Warden-Jas McEale.
4nsness Sergeant at -Arms-Geo Koch
fsth ST., Trustsss-Tho. And.rso, ph;,,
Gasdorf and Ed Conners.
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Meets lst and Sd Fridays at s. W. cor.
Twelfth and Walnut SITS.
Secretary, Iohn o'Connor, 7s6 f. Sixth st
Business Agent, Oscar Pinkerton, Route
2s Newport, Ky. Phone, Highland
795.X.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10
GERMAN
AND BRITISH
BOATS CLASH
tCoutinued from Page OneD

Cowdin. Of New York. for the sec
ond time for bravery In attacking
German flyers. Regulations ortinar-
lily do not permit the publishing Of
any information relating to the dis
position Of troops. but IL is known
that all the American volunteer
aviators have been engaged on the
same sector since they were moor.
porated into a flying squadron OF
their own.
Over 30 volunteer Americans are
in the French flying squadron ser.
vice. but not more than talf oh these
have been given their pilots licenses.
The others are completing their
preparation in schools OF aviation.
Cowdin, Harvard graduate OF
1909. WAS one OF the original nine
members OF the Frauoo-Americau
squadron who volunteered early In
the war He FIRST won recognition
last June when he was cited fol
bringing down two German aviators
and was awarded the French ''CroiS
de Guerre.'
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10
REPORT ON
SEWAGE is
SUBMITTED

lection. be adopted az the most
economical method OF purifying De
troit sewage to degree necessary
to meet all present and future re-
Quirements. The first cost OF In
staliing complete system, includ-
ing works AT Fort Wayne and at
Fairview, together with the neces-
sary systems OF collecting sewers.
In estimated at ss.09i 900. The total
annual charge for maintenance and
operation II estimated at s5l7.430.
Mr.. Hubbel also suggests the ne.
cessity Of constructing a new water
supply intake at a point somewhat
further removed from the presence
Of shore pollution than the present
intake al the head OF Belle Isle. The
development OF territory above
Windmill point will cause gnrrc.
ventabIo pollution OF The river water,
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10
u. s. Forces Hastily
Moved Along Border
BY UNITED PRESS.

COLUMBUS. N. NJ. May 1o.-The
American expenditiorary forces
we're hastily redistrfbuted and points
along the line of communications
strengthened today, following re-
ceipt of important communications
BY Gen. Pershing from Gen. Fun
ston last night. Troops were NOV.
ing all along the line, carrying out
new plans and the base camp be-
came unusually alert to guard
against unforeseen incidents.
A heavy guard was thrown about
the camp last night, while the wire
less cracked with a constant now
Of communications between Funston
and Pershing.
Arrangements were made today
for mobilization here of the New
Mexico militia II was not known
definitely when the nrst troops will
arrive but part, at least. were ex.
pected today.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10
CROSSE ISLE

shortage Of men makes the work
on the good roads difficult
High school authorities are eS-
pecting the University Of Michigan
20 have the school entered upon the
County CLUB golf links are beins
improved greatly for the summer.
Remodeling az the old SYpiaro
camp Ore girls met Saturday t.
plan their summer nrogram.
Miss Margaretta Dough stu-
dent AT the University 90 Mtestgau
spent the weekend with her par
The high school dance Saturday
evening was successful, Ftnsels Or
chestra. OF Detroit. furnished the
TON Thumb wedding" is the
title OF a play 10 ne given by the pu-
pills OF the primary grades THURSDAY
Exercises were held In the high
school Friday. May ., 10 commeino-
rate Arbor day, Several trees were
planted in the school grounds ane
readings were given by members OF
Mrs. Maealey has returned from Mi
MI Mr and Mrs. w. T. Gage have re-
turned from Florida, where they
f,nishea a shor, trip in the east,
Robert Roberts, who was seriously
injured while playing baseball IN
New York. Is reported much I'M
proved.
Mrs Henderson has rented her
home TO Mr Huntington ana Mr.
Scott fer the summer and she anu
her son Oscar. are now IN Deuoit
where they will reside till the iel-
and House reopens IN June.
The Parents and Heints have re-
turned for the summer.
Mrs Morarey is remodeling her old
h.p,aafsad
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10
ROYAL OAK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews. Of Gsrdenia-
ave. entertained Mrs. Davis. Miss
Myrtle Davis. Charlie Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ruttsn and baby at dinner Mon
dav evening.
w. Bayless. OF Birmingham. has
purchased the residence % Y. l..
schultx. at No. 7fs PIeasant-st
Mrs. Robert Tompkins. Of No. 40
Ninth-st.. wac seriously hurt a few
DAYS ago when the car jumped the
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred sparrow are
rejoicing over the birth of son.
The auxiliary OF, the FIRST presby-
terrain church win meet With Mrs
and the Ten-Miie-rd.. tomorrow af-
Miss Grace Dexter entertained Miss
Alice slavin ut dinner Monday even
4 petition Ia being circulated for
the opening OF Seventh-st. between
Lafayette and west-sts. This sction
the ~. Il. r. plans for erecting q pss.
senger and freight depot at Seventh
and Washington.
The w. ~ 8. OF the Msthoais'
ckariss Yates OF 40. gio West st.
| tomorrow at . p. m. Leader, Mrs
"s %r and Er.. Smith. Of Detroit
l tan OF Gardenia ave. Sunday.
Mics Nora Parr has recovered IRON
l q slight Illness.
Mr., and Mrs James moran. OF TOP.
saturday evening.
n. j. McQuade has left on a bust.
n@pe "trip. which will include Lansnp
ssw spa'kisaEa iewn. ~ ra .ss s,1,s
8esn ~ operation performed last
wceN ~ I5arpfr hospital.
], Ql - Ausust Ludwig Brinkey
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10

combined system Of sewers and Q
sewage disposal plant has been rec
commended for Toronto at q cost Of
s4,itt.256. The total projected cost
OF the proposed collection and treat
ment plan for sewage in Cleveland
is approximately $4,000 O00.- Grand
Rapids contemplates an expenditure
OF 100000 to prevent sewage pollu-
ton Of the Grand river. Philade.-
phia Is engaged In the construction
OF sewage works TO cost 81. 600 900.
During the last 10 years 4 large
number OF sewage d.spoSal plants
have been built In the United States
are In successful operation. accord.
ing TO the commissioner report.
Modern plants have been installed
at Baltimore, Md; Atlanta. Ga;
Rochester, ". Y; FitchburE. N. ":
Columbus. o.: Albany. N. ":
Schenectady, N. Y. and Batavia. N.
"
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the necessity for publication Of river
water used for drinking and domes-
tic purposes"
Report Cost City $4,000.
Mr.. Hubbefs report cost the city
approximately $4,000. Commissions
er Fenxell declares that a purifica-
ton plant could be operated with
out uniting the property for park
purposes or creating a nuisance.
The question OF pollution OF near
by waters and the disposal Of sew
age is one that all OF the larger
cities have rad TO consider 10 come
extent. Commits sioner Fenkell's re-
port shows that Milwaukee has
spent approximately sl,0sS.57+ on
temporary measures. and is contem-
plating an expenditure Of G.l17,70o
on a System OF intercerting sewers
and a plant. Chicago has srent $50.
o00. 900 TO date for sewage works.
the ultimate cost TO be s7s.000. 900. A
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10
Special Notice

The above statement BY Mr.. Newcomb sets forth
the essential facts regarding Elmwood Homes and
Elmwood Industries and viii be followed by further
statements from other directors and advisors OF the
plan.
We are publishing the preliminary statement Of
Mr. Newcomb today because We wish n distinctly
Understood that this project does not rely for It's
upon any other project In this or any other
city.
While We all feel that to Henry Ford. James
Couzens. Robert Oakman and other leaders In the
industrial and sociological progress Of this oommun
ity II due the credit Of Detroits present wonderful
prosperity a. real estate center and are glad that
General Coleman du Pont and Mr. Charles Henry
Davis Of the National Highways Association are
lending their encouragement 10 connecting the pro-
posed highway system between Detroit and Toledo
with the Ford Highway and the other boulevarding
enterprises OF Detroit, we do not offer Elmwood
Homes or Elmwood industrial sites upon any basis
but their merits OF location improvements
transportation and sound financing We believe that
every enterprise OF this character should embody
the high ideals OF Henry Ford and his associates and
be able TO ask the most careful Investigation of the
Housing Committees and everyone else interested IN
the great Industrial and home problem now facing
this city.
SAMUEL A. MERCHANT,
President Samuel A. Merchant Company,
Penobscot Building. Detroit.
- acknowledgements
The Detroit times., 1916-05-10
WYANDOTTE

T. ". Grsmpner. chemistry teach
er at the high school. took n party ~
i've high school teachers 90 a Detroit
theater Monday evening.
Thursday afternoon the boys OF the
grade schools will compete In field
meet. The boys Will enter In groups
OF 20 for high jump. broad jump. re-
lay jump, relay. race. 50. IS and 100
ysrF dashes High schol boys will
assist IN conducting the meet
Mr.. Dow. professor In history n,
the University Of Michigan. Inspected
the high school Tuesday.
Literary society Of high school met
In the Library TuesdaS evening.
Fire damaged THE roof Of Henry
Pocoek's home. No. i75 Eureka. on
Tuesday morning. Damages are esti.
mated at $50.
Chapter No. 1876. Royal Arch Ma.
sons. viii hold special meeting q
confer the Royal Arch degree Thurs.
DAY at I o'clock.
hester A. swartz and steve John.
son. of Mackinac. Mich. will return
homo Wednesday.
Employees Of Detroit Valve A. FIT
ting Co. were pressed into service
when some rags and paper at tho
rear % the plant caught are.