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Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
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MAILS CLOSE GOING North Fast South west 9.55 a. m. 8:16 a. m, s:l6 a. m. ll:oO a. m. $40 p. m. 3:55 p. m. 2:3o D. m. o.4o D. H.
 MAILS OPEN FROM North East South West .OOa m 9:l5 m tos3O B. m. 9:15 a. 3:15 D. m. 11:50 a. m. 7:f5 p. m. 222 D. m
 7:30 D. m.
 Mail closes on Route No. 1, R. F. D. at 9:30 &. m., and return 3:30 p. m. For Southneld and Mill River, Mass, at 1. D. m.
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Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

Economy is the fine art of doins without something without your neigh bor suspecting it.-Norwich Record.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04
British Field MarshaIs.

A field marshal in the British army is equivalent to an admiral of the fleet in the royal navy.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

FOR SALE-Large barn, in first class
 condition. Apply at News Office.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

fact aridity of census report. New York Sun.
 The Berlin press shows fine courage, or obedience to headquarters, in stress ing distinction between "the bellicose Wilson government and the peace-lov' ing American people,. ".-Springfeld Republican
 Economy is the fine art of doing without something without your neigh bor suspecting it.-Norwich Record. \ Now the average fellow wonders why he spent his fall overcoat money on last summers Palm Beach suit.- Patterson Press Guardian. Seattle women are making vests for soldiers out of their discarded gloves. ! And when cold weather arrives the soldiers won't mind being kidded that way.-Des Moines Register. I Another sure cure for rusty nail puncture of the foot has come to hand. but inasmuch ss it cannot be utilized until the price of onions comes down again, why mention it?-New London Day.
 One young girl says she is thru knitting sweaters. She made one each for two soldier friends, and each one of the boys was married shortly after ward. Regarding knitting sweaters, she inquiries, hopelessly: What's the use?'-Springield Daily News. The primary recount reveals that some persons didn't know how to vote, while others didn' know how to count New York World.
 Nothing is better calculated to astonish and dismay the amateur far mer doing his bit than the disinterment of an infinitesimal potato at the bottom of potato plant of truly tropical luxuriance.-Vancouver Sun. To strike or not to strike is the ques- tion today, and compromize at the 1 tn hour and 59th minute is the best work of man.-Oregonian To headline writers-now that the Mikado's commissioners are in our midst use "Jap" if you can't break the habits of life time, but always couple it with "Yank" ".-Bost ton Trsnscript.
 Human nature is a great thing. Those who are damning the socialists are praying tbat they will start a revolution in Germany Berkshire Eagle.
 Congressman Hef1in's statement that he suspected 13 or A members of con gresshas been generally dlscredited by the country, which in times like these cannot repose it's trust in man so recklesslz conservative.-Bost ston Tran. script.
 "What do your read, my lord?" "Words, words, words!'' Perhaps Hamlet was reading the peace terms offered by Fortinbras. Philadelphia Public Ledger.
 Never before this year has the world been! able to see anything pretty in overalls. but now there are many of her.-Chicago News.
 Dad is carrying his agricultural schemes too far when he tries to plant his foot in sisters beau's back yard.- Paterson Call
 All the food controller has to do is to keep the prices right where they are on everything people have to sell, and reduce the cost of everything they have to buy. Erie, Pa. Times.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

2 Now the average fellow wonders why he spent his fall overcoat money on last summers Palm Beach suit.- Patterson Press Guardian.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

No whip cuts so deeply aa the lash of conscience-ProvewA.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

FOR SALE-A Prairie State incuba. tor, capacity 1b0 eggs, s15. Also a good gentle driving horse. Inquire of Mrs. George F. Wood, Canaan. R. F. D.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

Falls Village
 s Oct. 2nd ''- "is..time when we are.trying to
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

All the food controller has to do ii to keep the prices right where they are on everything people have to sell, and reduce the cost of everything they have to buy. Erie, Pa. Times.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-04

Seattle women are making vests foI soldiers out of their discarded gloves. And when cold weather arrives tho soldiers won't mind being kidded that way.-Des Moines Register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20

terurban railroad in Alabama, but want to begin in the right way and under proper conditions. Perhaps they will ap- ply for an independent franchise in Bir- Or if they are unable to obtain this grant here, they might seek one at Tuscaloosa"
 Then it is not their intention to com pete with the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company"
 NO. As I said. they desire to operate the Tidewater as a link of an interurban railroad system. They have no idea. of competing with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company"
 The declaration of the city that one big reason the federal court should not allow the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company to absorb the Tidewater was that another group of "financiers of undoubted financial ability" wanted it. It was further understood that this group would offer more for the properties and would develop this section, with an ex- penditure of $20,00OO00. The plans called for extension of the line to the Warrior river, docks and freight facilities and a munitions factory on the banks of that placid stream.
 It has been currently rumored that one of the members of the group of flnan- ciers of undoubted ability was perhaps the most prominent munitions magnate in the whole United States. According to the rumors, his name has been linked prominently with the negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20
FINAL DIVIDEND
 MAY BE PAID SOON
State Bank Superintendent Explains Jefferson County Bank
 Affairs

While no definite time has been set for the payment of the final dividend of 20 per cent due checking depositors of that it can be paid at an early date ac- cording to Alex E. Walker state superin- tendent of banks, who is in the city. MT. Walker stated that there was now on hand about $1Oo,00O and that there were a large number of claims of sthe bank pending which he hoped could be wound up soon to make up the balance of the money due the checking depositors. Due to the expense incident to making a divi- dend payment, the matter will be delayed until the full amount of something over sl2o,00o Is on hand.
 The collection of the money due the bank is being pushed with the greatest settlement of much of the litigation will be finished without much more delay. As soon as the final payment to the check ing depositors is made the banking de- partment, through it's agent, w. w. Crawford will begin to pay the savings
 epositors Should financial and busi- less conditions continue to improve, it IS expected that the sale of the bank building. in which the bank had a very large equity, could be made at a figure which would insure the immediate pay ment of all claims.
 MT. Walker was in the city in response to a summons to testify in the case con- corning the affairs of the old Jefferson County Savings bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20
ADJUSTMENTS
"September Morn

The long arm of the movie realm has reached in vain for the services of Ruth Wilkins, playing the role of "Argentina-the Worlds Greatest Tango Dancer" in the fun festival. September Morn," coming to- the Jeff ferson Saturday matinee and night.
 It was learned recently that the clever little dancer had declined flat tering offer from one of the larger moving picture companies to appear in a series of pictures. But, despite the fact that the salary proffered was greatly above what Miss Wilkins now receives. she decided to remain under the management of the producer who discovered her.
 Miss Wilkins. career has been an unusual one in that she has become a prominent dancer practically in one engag cement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20
Local Man Says He Is Rep- resenting Parties Seek
 ing the Tidewater Line
COULD NOT DIVULGE ANY OF THEIR NAMES
Nations Leading Munitions Manu- Sacturer Mentioned as Financier Referred To-Matter Figures in
 Litigation Over Tidewater
By REUBEN A. LEWIS

Thomas l.. Cannon represents the group of financiers of undoubted finan- cal ability who are seeking to obtain the Tidewater railroad. In fact, these magnates, with millions at their disposal, and great plans for the Birmingham dis trict involving fortune ascending into the eight digits, repeatedly have asked the owners of the Tidewater to set price upon the Birmingham, Ensley and Bessemer railroad. But as yet they have refused to set this rather opulent figure.
 To reveal the names of these men! Such would queer the whole deal, accord ing to Mr. Cannon, for financiers of their rank do not care to have their names mentioned. It would be against all ethics of financing, and so the matter of names must be passed by lightly.
 But they are vitally interested in the matter of constructing an interurban railroad, and want the Tidewater merely as link in the system.
 Their desire is long standing" says MT. Cannon. T have been negotiating for the purchase of the Tidewater in behalf of group of financiers of un- questioned financial ability since Octo- 
 chase of the Tidewater were first made, These were renewed in December, 19ia, and have been in progress continuously since that time until just 15 minutes aSo' it was then oclock-"when I received a telegram asking that they be advised immediately as to the situation"
 NO DEFINITE OFFER MADE
 Have they offered or intimated that they would be willing to pay price in excess of that offered by the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany?" was asked.
 No. They have never intimated how much they would be disposed to offer for the property.
 Tt is said that they will spend s20,- 000,000 in the development of the Birming- ham district, should they acquire the Tidewater. Is this information correct?" the reporter queried.
 q am not in a position to state whether they would spend $2o0O0,0o0,' said MT. Cannon, but they are contemplating the extension of the line to the Warrior river and are thinking of the construc- tion of huge industrial plants. As to their financial ability, I may state that they are well able to finance any project that has been mentioned.
 Could you mention any of their names?'
 Tt would be impossible to give their names. You know that financiers of their standing do not care to have their names mentioned as negotiating for the purchase of such an interest. It might, perhaps, ruin all of my work of two years standing at one blow to reveal their identity
 HAVE OTHER PLANS
 Has this group of financiers of un- doubted financial ability any other plans?'
 ''They are anxious to establish an in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20
"Deestrick Skule"

return engagement of the "Dee- strick Skule" will be given at the Jeff ferson theatre Friday night, Febru- ary 23, under the auspices of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church. The same "skollars' will be present. Tickets can be obtained at a number of the larger stores of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20
PERSONAL

News was received in Birmingham yes- terday to the effect that Judge John Pelham, senior judge of the court of ap- peals. was in critical condition follow Ing an operation at Mcntgcmery hos- pital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20
At the Lyric

There is one little act at the Lyric that was amazing to the big audience that went to see the show last night,
 William Ebs has an offering as un- usual as his name, and it added dis tinct appeal to the show, which is headlined by "The Four Husbands"
 After Arthur and Grace Terry in a dancing number ip which the lariat is effectively used. William Ebs ap- pears and entertains for a while with two manikins. The first he jollies along as all ventriloquists do, but tiring of him, he takes another from a suit case and proceeds with the entertain ment. Finally the little manikin sings song while his aide placidly drinks a glass of amber colored fluid and puffs mildly at cigarette.
 Then. after the clever ventrilodkist has apparently finished his offering the audience gasped. Whyl you'll have to see the show to know.
 The miniature musical comedy, "The Four Husbands" is one of the most entertaining numbers that the Lyric has had, with Ray Raymond and Flor ence Bain in the leading roles That there are about 20 sprightly looking chorus girls adds the spice to the act. Incidentally, they are good looking in several ways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-20
At the Bijou

The most exacting set of actors on the stage today would have been grati- fled at the reception given the opening performance last night of Bringing Up Father in Politics." the offering for the week at the Bijou by a large and highly appreciative audience It is a big musical comedy presented by capable company, including beauty chorus that can really sing. Danny Simmons as the irrepres- sible Jiggs Mahoney kept the audience in an uproar all the time he was on the stage and was ably assisted by well selected cast. Louise Earle, as Jigg's wife, appeared to advantage in difficult role.
 Bringing Up Father in Politics. is a continuation of the adventures of the Jiggs family. Mahoney lands in Con- gress as the result of the activities of his ambitious wife, but still prefers the companionship of those who worked with him when section hand on the railroad. This is a source of annoyance to his wife and leads to many ludicrous situa- tions.
 A surprise was given in the patriotic ensemble at the close of the first act when. as American flags are waving and the orchestra playing a patriotic air. Johnny Eckhardt as President Woodrow Wilson, walks on the stage It ia truly a remarkable impersonation, especially as MT, Eckhardt uses no make up.
 Among the many catchy song numbers are Those Wonderful Glasses of Mine" Love Me. Honey" "Iu Far Hawaii" and "Kelly.'' There will be matinee this afternoon.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
SENATE FlL.DUsTEN C,.
 FOOD BILL IS FEARED
Supporters May for First Time Invoke ClOture Rule-Believ- ed Lower Branch Will Pass Measure This Week.

Washington, June 1S.-Opening of debate today in both branches of con- gress on the second administration food bill-for governmental control of foodstuffs and other necessities disclosed determined opposition, par ticularly by a group of senators, which threatens to prevent it's en- actment by July 1, as urgently re- quested by President Wilson.
 Passage of the bill by the house late this week is confidently expect ed by administration leaders, but ad- vocates as well as opponents in the senate say debate will be protraeted there for several weeks, and unless some extraordinary steps to hasten action the law can hardly be enacted in time to set up the food administra- tion before harvesting begins.
 Administration supporters private ly expressed fear tonight of a Senate flibuster. They are prepard if neces- sary to invoke, for the first time, the new anti -filibuster rules.
 In an effort to allay Senate opposi- ton it was arranged today to have an informal conference tomorrow be- tween senators and Herbert C. Hoo- yer.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
ATTORNEYS IN STATE
 WILL BE LICENSED

Little Rock, June 19.-The last leg islatre passed an act providing that hereafter all attorneys in the state must be licensed by the Supreme Court.
 The court is preparing list of eX- amining boards for the various judi cial circuits, also a set of regulations to govern the examination and licens- ing of attorneys. Each board is to consist of three members serving three years each, the term of one ex- piring each year. The boards shall meet semi-annually the first Monday in January and the last Monday in June, at the county seats of the coun- ties wherein the chairmen reside There shall also be central board of six members, who shall meet at the state capitol on the same days. All candidates shall be examined in the district wherein they reside, but may take the examination before the cen tral board
 The examination shall be on bail ments, equity, torts, negotiable in- struments, suretyships, real property, partnerships, contracts, agency, con- stitutional law, wills, domestic rela- tions, appeal and error, criminal law, pleadings, evidence, corporations and personal property. An average of 75 per cent must be made in each sub ject to pass.
 It is also provided that "For the period of two years from and after July 1, 1917, members of the bars of the several inferior courts of record in this state, who have not been ad-
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
WILL BE BROKEN
 FOR TRACK TO TRAINING CAMP

Little Rock, June 19.-Ground will be broken next Thursday for the Iron Mountain spur track to the training camp beyond Fort Roots, and enough men will be put at work to complete it within few weeks. Alex Robert son, first vice president of the Mis- souri Pacific, is here looking after the big things to be done by the Missouri Pacific in the national defense, and is in thorough accord with very pro- gressive step that is being taken. It is announced that when the spur track is finished, and the full division of troops located here, there will be a thirty-minute service on the road, en- abling the soldiers to come and go with great facility.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
WILL BUILD PUBLIC ROAD
 ARGENTA TO TRAINING CAMP

Little Rock, June 19.-The State Highway Commission yesterday set apart S125,000 out of an emergency fund of $20O,OO0, for the purpose of building a road from Argenta to the new military training camp. The survey started today, and the contract will be awarded July ?.
 The commission also called a con- vention for July 24-26 at Eureka Springs, for the purpose of consider ing plans for highway from Joplin, Mo-. to New Orleans Delegates are invited from counties and cities in Louisiana and Missouri
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
BRITISH WITHDRAW
 FROM ADVANCED POST
Germans Win Local Success Near MOnchy in France German Aircraft Attempt to ReaSSert Themselves.

London, June 18.-The British have fallen back from some of their ad- vanced posts in Northern France, ac- cording to an official statement issued by the war office this morning. The main new positions are still held.
 Having been virtually driven from the air during the battle of Messines, the German air forces have been at tempting to reassert themselves dur ing the past week by adopting the familiar old Teutonic tactics of mass formation. The British pilots report that they seldom meet the Germans now in squadrons of less than 15 ma- chimes, while occasionally they en- counter an enemy aerial "army" con- sisting of from 40 to 50 airplanes. None of these great formations has yet been able to cross the British lines, for the new tactics have found the royal flying corps prepared and numbers have been met with numbers DOllS Ol Ilt bdlLleS Ol the last IeW days have found as many as from 70 to 80 machines involved All these engagements have occurred well in- side German territory and have been barely visible from the British line The pilots engaged found the fighting so heavy that they had no time to reckon the losses inflicted upon the retreating Germans. Later, however, British machines flew low over the ground, counting the machines which had been burned or wrecked. After one of these general melees 10 enemy airplanes were seen smashed, while only two British fieEs had been com pelled to quit the fight. one of these being able to land within his own line.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
'. NJ. C. <. WAR WORK
 COUNCIL SECURE $S,000

Little Rock, June 19.-The Y. M
 C. A. War Work Council has secured about $S,O00 up to the present time in its campaign for the raising of $15,0OO toward the fund for carrying on the work of the association. Prac- tically all of the workers in the Y. M. C. A. campaign are this week working in the interest of the Red Cross fund of Sl 100000 to be raised in Arkan- sas, and active work in the r. M C. A. campaign is being deferred for a few days. Committees are at work in some of the communities, and when they and the Little Rock com mittee have reported, it is believed they will be so near the goal that the total can be reached in a short time.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
pIlSSIANS ARE BEING
 WHIPPED INTO LINE
They Are Aligning Programme With That of Entente-M. Tseretelli Says Peace Would Re Blow to Democracy.

patrograd, June IT, via London, 1une 1S.-The desire to align Russia ;rternational programme with that of hor allies as quickly as possible was oxpressed at today's session of the pan-Russan congress of all councils of workmen's and soldiers deputies bv M Tseretelli, minister of posts and telegraphs, who coupled this expres- sion with sharp repudiation of any idea of separate peace for Russia.
 "We desire to hasten the conclu- sion of new treaty in which the nrinciples proclaimed by the Russian' democracy will be recognized as the basis of the international policy of inc alies." said M. Tseretelli in his address. Let us employ all possible means to the end that our programme may agree with that of all the allied governments so as to avoid rupture with our allies.
 Let us reflect that the worst re-
 
 suit of our struggle for universal peace would be a separate peace with Germany, which would destroy the results of the Russian revolution and prove disastrous to the cause of in- ternational democracy. A separate peace. is in fact, impossible. Such peace would bring Russia into a new war on the side of the German coalition and would mean leaving one coalition only to enter another.
 Minister Tseretelli described the steps taken by the government for the summoning of an interallied con- ference for the revision of the various treaties, exclusive of the London agreement engaging the allies not to conclude a separate peace. After speaking in support of the work of Minister of War Kerensky, he urged. renewed activity by the army.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
TAKE CARE OF THE HARNESS.

All kinds of leather are going up and prices will, no doubt, continue to soar Farmers should give their har- ness and other leather goods more at tention. All kinds of harness should be washed frequently in luke-warm water, using an ordinary good neu- tral, (not alkal) soap applied with a sponge or good brush. Harness should be rinsed in clean water and hung up to drip. Before drying, cas- tor or some other good oil with a little tallow may be used Apply ali the oil that can be rubbed in with the hand and before using the harness rub we'll with a clean cloth to take up all the excess grease.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19

mitted to the bar of the Supreme Court, may be admitted upon recom- mendation of the central board of ex- aminers after the examination of such applicants by said board, which examination may be oral, and held at Little Rock on the last Saturday in each month, except the months of July and August"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
COUNTY COUNCILS OF DE-
 TENSE BEING ORGANIZED

Little Rock, June f9.-County Councils of Defense are being organ ized and have been called upon to send representative to a state meet ing in Little Rock, Thursday at ? p. m., June %. A joint meeting will be held with the state council on that day.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
FIVE COUNTIES HAVE NOT
 SENT IN REGISTRATION

Little Rock, June 19. There are still five counties that have not yet sent in the summarization of their registration cards taken on June 5. They are Drew, Mississippi, Greene, Poinsett, and Prairie.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19
ELECTION COMMISSIONER
 APPOINTED IN GARLAND co.

Little Rock, June 19-Joe Lookadoo of Hot Springs, was yesterday ap- pointed an election commissioner of Garland county, to succeed Pate Hite, resigned.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-06-19

Cutieura Soap and Cuticura Oint- ment at Hesterly Drug Store.