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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
Challenges Connoner to
 Debate On Preparedness

believe that the most important duty now pressing upon the American people is that of providing our country with adequate national defense, and ginng to the Presi- dent, who is trying 10 discharge that ,iuty. the support to W hieh he is entitled.
 'Yu have alw..ys advocated the pre- sentation If both sides nf a public qlles- tion am therefore, encouraged to be- lieve that you will accept my offer to meet you in joint debate upon this uaes- question.
 No one knows better than I do of your power uopn the stump. have, however. such faith in the core ,tness of the national defense proposition and am so deeply impressed with the duty resting uopn the htnblest American cit zsn in the crisis, which believe cun- f,unts our country, th. I havc ..i : cluded to make you this offer, hoping to |offset your pcwec us ! debater witb the righteousness of my cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
NO ANNOUNCEMENT |OF POLICY ON ARMED |SH|PS WILL BE MADE
United States Regards Ger man and Austrian Notes as Sufficient Warnings
 to American People

Washington, February 14.--The Uni- ted States probably will leave to flu tnre developments whether any action will be taken in response to the an- nouncement from the Teutonic allies that armed merchantmen beginning March l will be subjected to submarine attack without warning.
 From high official quarters today came the intimation that the memor- andum received from the German and Austrian governments are considered in themselves a sufficient warning to Americans to refrain from engaging passage on merchant ships of the class of vessels affected by the order.
 The United States admittedly has found itself to be in a delicate posi- ton as a result of it's memorandum with the entente allies and the memor- andum from the central powers. Should this government approve of the posi- tion of the Teutonic allies it Is believed similar controversies of far-reaching character would result and it might be even charged that the United States had committed an unneutra1 act of benefit to the enemies of the entente
 On the other hand the central pow CTS it is believed, might be offended should the state department criticize adversely their memoranda, which wat generally regarded to be a develop ment of the American memorandum. Suggesting the disarming of merchant men,
 By allowing future developments to determine the stand of the United States it was pointed out that all diff ficclty could be avoided@at this time. From one quarter came an indica- ton that officials may call the atten- .A (CeHti.ued on Page Twe.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15

Omaha. Neb.. February 14--Richard L. Metcalfe, former governor of the Panama canal zone. and now publisher of week ly paper in Omaha today telegraphed William J. Bryan ct Miami, Fla, sug- gesting joint debate on the question of preparedness before the oters of Ne braHka. It has been stated in the press that Mir. Bryan intends to deliver in Nebraska between March 2A. and ti.e date of the s'a' primaries, April IS, speeches in opposition to the administra- ti,n's prel arednrss I.olicy Mir. Metcaife asked that six joint del ates be arranged one in each ( pgrcssionsl listrict of the state durins this time.
 Mr. Metcalfe has been intimately asso- eiatcd with Mir. bryan in Journalistic and political work for 2s years. His telegram s&ys in part:
 II am among Nebraska democrats who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
Injunction Granted

Huntington, w. Va, February IA. An injunction restraining the Ohio Valley Electric Railway company from transporting passengers carrying liquor in packages labeled as such was granted today. Application for the in junction was made by State Tax Com missioner Fred Q. Blue. The company operates an interurban line between points in eastern Kentucky and Hunt ington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1--Wilson will accept renomination Cruiser Arethusa sunk.
 Prospects bright for using Alabama
 coal in navy.
 Begin to prepare defense bills State delegation still not behind
 Graves. Holland letter. 3-Something of man who has helped
 amuse thousands. 4-Editorial comment. -Birminghanls grand opera season opens brilliantly.
 Many views on Sunday observance Birmingham will surpass records for
 conventions. 6--Women's page. 7-Sports. 9--Markets. 10-Interesting items from Montgomery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
Dutch General Killed

Batavia, Java, February l4.-(Via London. )--Lieut Gen. J. P. Michielsen, commander in chief of the Dutch forces in Java. was killed in an aeroplane accident today near Kravang, 35 miles southeast of Batavia, while making an ascent with Aviation Lieutenant Ter potca in an aeroplane. The machine became unmanagable and fell, killing General Michielsen and badly injuring Lieutenant Terpoten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
Danger Is Averted

Phonix, Ariz., February H.-Danger or an Indian uprising among the Navajo tribe in northeastern Arizona, has been averted as the result of peace barley between the Indians and government of- ficials few days ago, according to Joseph Dillon. United States marshal, who returned today from Flagstaff and Tuba. The conference was held near Tuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
DETAILS OF RIVERS AND HARbORS BILL
 ARE MADE PUBLIC
Alabama Fares We'll in the Measure Extensive Work on Northern
 Streams

Washington, February 14-Details of the annual rivers and harbors appropria- tion bill, as completed in committee, ex- cept for the administration project to deepen East river channel in New York harbor, became known tonight. The measure, aggregating $40 100000 and pro viding only for continuing projects all ready under way, will be brought up at a committee meeting tomorrow for re- port to the House, with the New York project the only pending question. It carries not only cash appropriations for every section. but numerous authoriza. tions for preliminary examinations and surveys at other places
 The principal item in the bill is s7,ss2. GOO for the Mississippi river This in- cludes ss0O00O for dredging the South west Pass in Louisiana. Five million dollars is provided for improving the Mississippi from the head of the passes to the mouth of the Ohio river including Mississippi river commission expenses. to secure permanent channel depth oi nine feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
VIEWS ARE DIFFERENT

Capt. Josiah S, McKean, attache to the office of the chief of operations as assistant for material said that while he was inclined to agree with Admiral Grant as to the greater value of larger submarines, other officers had differ views. Chairman Padgett explained that Rear Admiral Benson, chief of opera tions, was one of these and would ex- plain his position 10 the committee later.
 Captain McKean revealed that much of the navy departments infe rmation about German submarines had come from an American boy who served for time upon on of them in active service be- fore he could establish nationality and secure immunity from military duty. The boy, whose name was not disclosed, has returned to the United States and proved to he a valuable source of infor- Inaton. While he did not go into de-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
Naval Committee Continues Hearings, But Army Com
 mittees Are Busy
ABANDON PRESENT
 TYPE OF SUBMARINE
Admiral Grant Advocates Use of s0O- Ton SubmersibIes Only-How Uni ted States Learned Details of the
 German Under Water Boats

Washington, February 14.-While the House naval committee continued today it's hearings on the naval appropriation bill the military committees of both houses. prepared to begin drafting the measures they will propose to strengthen the army. The military committees prob ably will begin daily sessions before the end of the week in an effort to hasten their work as President Wilson has urged.
 Rear Admiral Grant, the submarine flotilla commander, and the first sea dlty officer to appear at the hearing told the House committee today that he believed the present type of American submarine should be abandoned and only large boats of al least 300 tons surface displacement be constructed in future. German boats of this size, he said, had done the most efficient work in the present war. The admiral will be further examined tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
CHEAPER RATE

The naval officers who heard the Alabama operators were not so much moved by the exposition of the merits of the Alabama coal as by the statement of MT. Moore that the Alabama product, on an alI-water route, could be deliv- cred at Mobile for $2.25 as against the $3.1o rate of the Pocahontas product at Norfolk
 AGmiral McGowan declared that saving of S5 cents per ton on many thousands of tons annually purchased would net the govern ment a large amount of money.
 The visitors feel assured that if the Annapolis test does preclude the use of Alabama coal in the big ships of the navy as a result of their visit profitable market with government coaling stations for the supply of vessels of lesser size and importance will be opened up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
Had Been in More Actions Than Any Other Vessel. French Lose Cruiser and All Crew-Fierce Fight ing in Northern France

London, February 14.-The British cruiser Arethusa struck mine today off the east coast of England, accord ing to a statement issued by the Brit ish official press bureau It is feared, the statement adds. the vessel will be total wreck About 10 men were lost in the sinking of the cruiser.
 The text of the official statement says:
 His majesty's ship Arethusa, Com modore Reginald Y. Tyrwhitt, has struck mine off the east coast. It is feared she will become a total wreck. About 10 men were lost
 BELOVED BY PEOPLE
 The admiralty's announcement brings widespread rcgrot as the cruiser gs,I- orally known as the "saucy Aretllusa. , was one of the most popular ships in the navy. Sine was covered with sears from many encounters and Is believed to have been in more naval actions of the present war than any other ship of the navy. Within three days after leav- ing the shipyard where she was built she was in q naval fight in the North sea and had the distinction of firing the torpedo which finally settled the fate of the German cruiser Bluecher. Of her part ir the Helgoland fight, the official account at the time stated:
 "The Arethusa, leading the line of destroyers, was first attacked by two German cruisers and sharply engaged for 35 minutes at a range of 5000 yards with the result that she sustained some damage and casualties, but drove off two German cruisers, one of which was seriously injured by her six-inch guns.
 'The Arethusa later engaged two other German ships and in company with light cruiser squadron con- tributed to the sinking of the German cruiser Mainz Tn this encounter many of the Arethusas guns were disabled and she was about to be overpowered when British battle squadron oppor- timely arrived and sank her antag onists.'
 TYPICAL OF NAVY
 Although one of the smaller light cruisers, her fighting qualities and her exploits had given her a reputation of embodying the fighting spirit of the Brit ish navy.
 The Arethusa was a light cruiser, dis placing $500 tons She was 40 feet long. The vessel was built in 1913-14 She was armed with two 6-inch guns fore and aft and six finch guns on the broadsides. She was also equipped with four 2l-inch torpedo tubes.
 The Arethusa had not been AS hours out of the hands of the builders before she took part in one of the most important naval battles in the North sea since the war began-the engagement off Helgo- land on August ?, 1914. In this battle three German cruisers, the Mainz, the Koelna and the Ariadne, and two German torpedo boat destroyers were sunk. The Arethusa was rather severely handled, and after the battle had to be taken in tow.
 It was a torpedo from the Arethusa
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
TO BE UNDER COMMISSION

The money is to be expended under the commisson's recommendations for gen eral improvement, levee building and for surveys to improve navigation at all stages of the river and on water courses connected with the Mississippi and it's harbors now under the commissions con trol vicksburg harbor would be trans ferred by the bill and put under the commissions jurisdiction to receive allot- ments for improvements under way or hereafter to be undertaken.
 The bill provides that any funds now or hereafter appropriated by Congress for improving the Mississippi between head of passes and mouth of the Ohio tContinued on Page Three)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-15
Admiral McGOwan Promises Operators From this State CO-OperatiOn of Navy De- partment in Matter
PRESSURE TEST, THE STU MILLING BLOCK, HAS BEEN ELIMINATED
Operators Delighted Au- thOrities Moved by Cheap CT Bunker Prices Quoted on Alabama Product
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington. February 14. Special. )-Admiral Samuel Me- Gowan, paymaster of the navy, de- clared to Alabama coal operators today that he would go to any honorable extent in giving them an opportunity to prove that Ala hama coal is fitted for use on the vessels of the American navy.
 Not only will the Black creek product be tested at Annapolis. in accordance with conventional rules and regulations. but the de- partment will give the operators an opportunity to dump their coal into the maw of boat prior to the test. And thus. in all proba- hility, the operators will be en- abled to present evidence at the Annapolis test to the effect that their coal has already been proved to be possessed of the necessary properties and driving force.
 OPERATORS DELIGHTED
 Tn the party which visited the de- partment today were Representa- tive Oliver of the Sixth district. walter Moore. Eugene Fies, Henry DeBardeIeben. John H. Bankbead, Jr, and The Age-Herald corre- spondent. As result of the con- ference the operators were de- lighted. For in addition to prom ising to extend every opportunity in that Alabama coal might be proved available. Admiral Mo- Gowan declared that the pres surep test which had been stated the Alabama product could not withstand. had been eliminated.
 The one serious handicap com fronting the Alabama operators. they agree, is the fact that tho big ships of the American navy are equipped with very small boiler. the Bowcock and Wilcox pattern. which, if best results are expect cd, must be fed with coal of low volatile nature. Inasmuch as the Pocahontas coal Is the only pro- duet absolutely adaptable to this particular boiler, the Alabamians are tonight expressing wonder whethe:AIor not the boiler, under preceding republican administra- tions, had been made purposely to "fit the coal"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
CHAPTER XII.
Who's Who In England.

Who's Whc In Engianc.
 1~tHE remainder of the day passed ib lazily. Dick M,aot felt lost K indeed, for seemingly there I0 were no more doughty deeds to be done in the name of .ophson. The Gaiety lady was gone; her letters were in thn hands of t,,.e men who had written them. The claimant to the ti- tie languished z long tie alligators of Tarragona, prisoner. Trimmer ap- peared to be baf1ied. Bridesmaids ar rived. The wedding gown appeared. It looked like smooth smiling now.
 Jack Paddock, met for moment late in the afternoon, announced airily:
 "By the way, the Duke and Duchess of Lismore have come. You know the sausage lady and her captive. My word, you should see her! A wardrobe to draw tears of envy from theatrical star Fifty costly necklaces-and only one neekw
 Tragic smiled Minot.
 Funny thing has happened" Pad dock whispered. T met the duchess once abroad She sent for me this HUH duu dIluOSG DOWlCu AuC ofek.. Seems she's heard of Mrs. Bruce as tho wittiest woman in San Marco and she's jealous. You're a clever boy eays her ladyship to me. Coach me up so can outshine Mrs. Rruce.'
 Good heavens. Jack! You wouldn't try to sell 'cra h dialagueT'
 Why not7 Play one against the other. Make 'em kecner for my goods I've got notion to clean up here quick and then go back to the real stun. That little girl from the middle
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
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"Matrimony," she suid, lis more trou- : bic than 1t seems on moonlit night under the palms, I've never been so busy i'll my lite By the way, two of my bridesmaids arrived fror.a New Ycrk last night. Lovely girls, both of them. But forget! { Forget what?''
 "Your young heart is already en- rnared, isn't it?"
 HYes," replied Minot fervently, Tt Is. But no matter. Tell mo about your preparations fer the wedding. should like to enjos the thrill of it by proxy"
 "How like man-wants all the thrill and none of the bother. It's dreadfully hard staging a.. wedding way down here thousand miles from everything. But my gown came last night from Paris, Can you imagine the thrill of that?"
 "Only faintly.''
 "IIoW stupid being man must be-
 "And how glorious being a girl, with nan only an afterthought even at we'd ding time.''
 "Poor Harrowby He keeps in the limelight fairly well, however They walked along moment in silence. five wondered" she said at length. "Why did you kidnap-Mr. Trimmer's ---frlend?"
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 "Yes?' eagerly.
 Aiinot looked at her, and something rose in his throat to choke him.
 T. can't tell you,p he said. Ut is the fault of--the master of the show I'm only the pawn, the bafled, raging un- happy little pawn. That's all I can tell you. Yot-you were speaking of your wedding gown?" V,
 "A present from Aunt Mary" she answered, a strange tenderness in her tone, For a good little girl who's caught lord. zS
 "A charming little girl" said Minot softly May say that?"
 "Yes''-her brown eyes glowed-"I'm glad ito have you-say it. I go in { here Goodby--M Kidnaper."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
The Medicine Habit.

+ Don't get the medicine habit. 's Taking pill doesn't always + meet the need. It doesn't reach i. the cause, The condition that !. usually calls for pill or draft + of medicine is often a condition * which can be readily corrected + by proper diet and exercise or !. rest. A severe headache, for in- -E stance, can often be relieved by + taking a long. brisk walk in the + open air or by abstinence of food + or by relaxation and rest.
 + Sluggishness of the l. testines, + which is sometimes called bill j. Housness, should be corrected by + proper diet, consisting of bulky !. green vegetables, whole cereals, l. bran. plenty of water and by i. fresh air and exercise. Proper i. diet and not medicine is the cure i. for billiousness. Sleep erodue- # ing drugs are to be avoided and !. never taken except on the ad- !. vice and prescription of 8 phy- 's- sician.
 I. If you are really i'll and need i. medicine see doctor. but don't f. prescribe for yourself.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

CORNER LOTS FOR SALE-Corner lot 50x124, three minute from North Main St. car line, a money maker, easy terms. Inqurie 962 Main St.. Room 301. H7 d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

BANKRUPT MONOGRAPH STORE Sacrifice, at residence. Monographs
 1916 models, worth seeing, $11 to
 $35. Call mornings and evenings.
 319 Atlantic street.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

THREE FINE two family houses f9r sale all with modern improve naents; room for drive,< one with garage; located in excellent resi- dential sections. They must be sold at once and are therefore to be had at sacrifice. Investments $1,000 to s1,300. balance on terms to suit. Phone 2743-3 or Box No. to suit. Phone 274s-c or Box L.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

FOR SALE CHEAP-Double, single, two family houses. lots and the best shore hotel on the sound. Estah- nshed twenty-five years: land with out the houses worth more than I ask for the whole plant. Easy terms. c. H. Fleming. 952 Main Street. Phone. Bridgeport. Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Doctor
Foot Specialist

Dr. MANSFIELD, FOOT SPTCHAIs- sST. f107 Main 2treet. over Dillon's.
 cures bunions. callouses pared. 50 cents. still practice the famous Mansfield Method which cures. Open afternoons and Sundays DIS dss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

WHY PAY RENT? When small payment down buys beautiful one, two or three family house on East Side, East End, North End. South End, West End, Stratferd. Devon, Brooklawn. Black Rock or central Bridgeport. Ask for my special pamphlet three, The Housing Prob lem Solved. John McAulay, Meigs Building. tt
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
AIAlulxsg,.n:ceS

A1BUIM IMNCES-Invalid cars and unousines. Charges reasonable James T. Eourke. Y2s5 Main street Phone, DarEum 5409.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
For Sale.

Sacrifice, at residence. Phondgraphs 1916 models, worth seeing, $11 to $35. Call till 8, 319 Atlantic street IA d*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Help Wanted Male

WANTED-Trimmer on high grade limousine bodies. Apply, Blue Ribbon, 1720 Fairfield ave. H8 b
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

new room house, all modern improvements, extra large lot, with a very little extra can bs made into family house, $4b0O; $500 cash. Box E. B., Phone Bar num 74S5. "
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Furniture
Merchants, Exchange

RUBBER STAMPS made by us ars reliable, we carry complete line of stamps. supplies. ink pads, dat- ers, rubber type. etc. The Schwerd- tle Stamp Co.,. 41 Cannon St.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
INSTRUCTOR
Female ficip Wanted

WANTED--Cirl for general house. work-sIilall family. Apply 105 Brooklawn Place. c 2 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

ANTED-Teamster, apply to F. W. Webb and Son. Stratford, Conn.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Shoe Repairing

GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIRING CO.,. 76 John St.. and s45 East Main street. No connection with other so-called Goodyear Shops. We call and deliver. Tel 1391. Win field g. Black. !orop.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

BARGAIN, TWO LOTS FOR SALE Two lots $500 to quick buyer, will build cottage to suit buyer, on monthly payments if sold at once. Inquire 952 Main St., Room 301.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Automobiles
Awnings and Sail Maker

SAILS. AWNINGS, COAL EAGS. Spray Hoods. Canvas Covers. Rops Splicing. Geo. L. Harrington. 17s East Main street. Tel 694S.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

NORTH END--Sacrifice. $500 down buys new two-family house: IS rooms; shower baths; latest irn- provements; large lot; electricity: garage; driveway; near Main St, John McAulay, Meigs Building. Open Sunday.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

Wedding Announce ments. 100 complete with TWO sats of envelopes for $6.60. South- Worthat 10 Arcade.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
To Rent

l6 ROOM, double house. excellent io- / cation for rooming house. $4.600s s50G cash. 8 room. 2 family house, $3,300: $500 cash. room. fam- lily house, $3.500: $500 cash. l.. Weiss. 143s Main St.. Tel s6s-l Barnum. Is eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

$62OO-$8o0 cash buys family house modern improvements. Electricity. furnace. $70 month income. l.. Weiss, 973 Howard Ave. Tel. 74S6. I16 stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

HOUSES FOR EALE-New, three family house, all improvements $6,00O, $1,000 cash required; rents for $75 per month centrally .locat- ed; a money maker. Inquire 952 Main St., Room 301.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

WANTED TO BUY all kinds of sec end nand furniture. Geo. F. To- tanas. Redfield's old stahd, A liar. risen street. Phone 10sS-2.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10

WANTED-InveEeor to send for ono D. my booklets m D. s. and Foreign potent. Mercer ID. Blondel, Patent Solicitor. CenR, National Bank building. B 21 s0
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-11-10
Stoves Repaired
For Sale

SACRIFICE SAIiE-Water front lot, West Laurel Beach, 40x150. Own CT Mrs. A. Miller, Stratford, Conn.
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