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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-03
INQUIRE ABOUT OFFENSIVE.

Paris, May THE recent French
offensive will be the subject Of an in
terpellation OF the government by Dep
uty Dalbiez. 1t has been learned. The
cabinet already has d~eliberated upor
this subject. Premier Ribot has had
a long interview with President Poin.
care. The premier had an interview
with General Nivelle. the French com
mander. earlier.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-03

New York, April 30.-The American
steamship Vacuum, commanded by
Capt. w. Mckay. of this city, left New
York; on March 80. for Birkenhead.
England, carried a crew of "a men, of
whom Is were American citizens, in
Guiding MIN native born.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-03
US. GUNNERS DIE:
SHIP T0RPED0ED
Oil Tanker, on Way Home From
England, Sent to Bot
tom by a Sub
marine.

London, May 1.-The American OH
tank steamer Vacuum has been sunk.
The captain and part OF the crew, and
the naval lieutenant and nine American
naval gunners are missing.
The Vacuum was sunk by a German
submarine on Saturday while she was
on the way to the United States
The chief mate and IT men, includ-
ing three OF the American navy gum
nersf have been landed.
A boat containing the master Of the
ship and the remainder of the crew, to-
gether with the lieutenant and nine
naval gunners is missing.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-03
German Troops Bombed.

On Saturday night our aviators car
ried out several bombing expeditions
effectually. A captive balloon was
brought down and barracks containing
troops were bombarded. The railroad
stations at Pont Faverger and Betheui-
vile Inc Biyouacs near Epoye also
were bombarded."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-05-03
AIR RAIDERS BUSY.

Paris, April 3o.-The official war
statement follows:
violent artillery fighting occurred
during the night south Of st. Quentin.
Several German attacks near Mount
Corinillet and Mount Cfambrettes We're
broken up.
Enemy :lviators last night threw
down several bombs in the region OF
Dunkirk. Nancy and Belfort. Their
were no casualties and the damage was
insignificant. bChalons and Epernay
also were bombarded and there were
several victims among the civilian pop
ulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
CITY ORDINANCES

 Iron company in consideration of the premises, and of the foregoing covenants and agreements of the said city or BIT ningham hereby covenants and agrees to and with the said city of Birmingham that it will cease to operate said beehive coke ovens at the expiration of the pe- riod of time provided for and allowed by paragraph 1 of this contract, and that any operation of said beehive coke ovens beyond the period of time provided for and allowed by this contract shall con- clusively be presumed to be nuisance and abatable as such. Provided, how ever that it is the intention and purpose of this ordinance merely to suspend the prior contract and ordinance as to the prohibition of the operation of said bee hive coke ovens during the period of the contract hereby authorized by this oroi- nance and that upon the termination Of the contract hereby authorized, which is temporary in it's nature and operation the status fixed by said prior contract and ordinance shall ipso facto be re- stored and again become operative with out further action.
 Sec g. That the territory in the city of Birmingham now occupied by said beehive coke ovens of said Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron company is hereby set apart for the lawful operation of said beehive coRe ovens TOT anu uurihe .ho period of time provided for in the con- tract set out in section 1 of this ordf- nance and 1t shall be lawful, for and during said period of time, to manufac- ture coke by the operation of beehive coke ovens within said territory
 Approved April IS. 1917.
 GEORGE B WAND
 President Board of Commissioners A true copy:
 c. B. LLOYD. City Clerk.
 Are-Herald April 2O 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
CITY ORDINANCES >-~-~N~~~-~-~-~-~~N~ @~~-~~~~N~O~0~N~~NN~ Ordinance No. 475-C.

An ordinance to prevent and punish
 the circulation of rumOrs and state
 ments imputing insolvency un-
 sound financial condition to banks
 or banking institutions.
 Be 1t ordained by the commission or the city of Birmingham, as follows:
 Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to make. repeat. publish or cir culate in theN city of Birmingham. Ala, any oral, written or printed statement, suggestion or rumor, directly or by in- nuendo, imputng insolvency or unsound financial condition to any bank. banking institution or trust company. doing a banking business in the city of Birmng- ham. Ala. Provided, that any person charged with such offense may plead and prove in defense thereof that such state ment suggestion or rumor was true or that the same as to such person was privileged and not made repeated, pub lished or circulated maliciousy reck- lessly.
 Sec 2. It shall be unlawful for any per- son to make, repeat, publish or circu- late in the city of Birmingham. Ala. any statement suggestion or rumor, oral, written or printed. calculated or likely to start what is commonly called run on any bank banking institution or trust , company, doing a banking business in the city of Birmingham Na.
 Sec g. It shall be unlawful for any per son to Induce. procure. aid. abet counsel or conspire with another or other persons to violate any of the provisions of this ordinance
 Sec A. Re if further ordained, That any pnreon who shall violate any of the pro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
CITY ORDINANCES

ways so intersecting for one-half block in each direction.
 (b) That no assessment shall exceed the cost of such improvement, or the in- creased value of such property, by reason of the special benefits derived from such improvements
 Sec 4. That the estimated cost of said improvements is $15000, and that the com mission will meet on the 18th day of May, 1917 at the council chamber of the city hall at o'clock, D. m., to hear any ob- jections, remonstrances. or protests that may be made against said improvements, the manner of making the same, CT the material to be used.
 Approved April IS, 1917
 GEORGE B. WARD,
 President Board of Commissioners. true copy:
 c. B. LLOYD, City Clerk
 Ape-Herald April 20 27 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
ONE CENT A WORD.

RATES-One cent a word dnyi no ad. taken for less than 25c fur first tnaer- tton. Cash vuuSt acconlpany 0rdex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
Improvement Ordinance No.
 956-C.

An ordinance to provide for certain
 Improvements Twenty-fourth
 street, south, from the south proper
 ty line of Second avenue, south 0Or-
 merIy Avenue B) to the north prop
 erty line of Sixth avenue. south.
 Be it ordained by the commission of the city of Birmingham as fol- lows:
 Section l. That the curbs on both sides of Twenty fourth street, south, from the south property line of Sec ond avenue. south, to the north curb line of Third avenue, south (former- ly Avenue @ shall be reset to form a 50-foot roadway along the center of said Twenty-fourth street, south.
 That the curb turns at the north east and northwest corners of Twenty fourth street. south, and Third ave- nue, south, shall be reset to connect the east and west edges of the 50-foot roadway on Twenty fourth street south. with the north edge of the 50- foot roadway on Third avenue, south
 That new 6-inch by 2o-inch granite curbing shall be set along the west edge of a 50-foot roadway along the center of Twenty-fourth street. south from the south curb line of Fourth avenue, south formerly Avenue D). to the north property line of Sixth avenue, south formerly Avenue F),
 
 secting avenues and alleys between said points.
 That the curb on the west side Of Twenty-fourth street, south, shall be connected with the curb lines on the north and south sides of a 50-foot roadway along the center of Fourth avenue, south, and the curb on the west side of Twenty fourth street. south, shall be connected with the north and south edges of 56-foot roadway along the center of Fifth avenue, south dormeriy Avenue E). by circular granite curb of 10-foot ra- dius and straight lilies.
 That the gutter adjoining the curh- ing on the east and west sides of Twenty-fourth street, south, from the south property line of Second avenue south. to the north property line ot Fourth avenue, south, and adjoining the straight curb in the intersection of Third avenue. south, except across the roadway of intersecting avenues and alleys between said points. and the gutter adjoining the straight curb on the west side of Twenty-fourth street south, from the south curb line of Fourth avenue. south, to th-, north property line of Sixth avenue. south, and including the gutters ad- joining the straight curb in the in tersections of intersecting avenues between the above named polntS. Shalt be paved for a width of two CD feet with Portland cement concrete gutter paving.
 That the gutters adjoining the cir cular curbs at the following named corners shall be paved for a width of two CD feet with vitrified brick gut ter paving on a concrete foundation l and grouted, to-wit The northeast, northwest, southwest and southeast corners of TWenty-fourth straet sOltn. and Third avenue. south; the northwest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
Improvement Ordinance No.
 951-C.
An ordinance to provide for certain
 Improvements on Sixteenth street, south, from the south property line of Fifteenth avenue, south. south

An ordinance to provide for certain
 Improvements on Sixteenth street,
 south, from the south property line
 of Fifteenth avenue, south, south
 ward 334 feet.
 Be it ordained by the commission of the city of Birmingham as follows:
 Section l. That the gutter adjoining the curb on the west side of Sixteenth street south, from the south property line of Fifteenth avenue. south southward dis tance of 334 feet, shall be paved for a width of three (3) feet with Portland ce- ment concrete gutter paving
 That the stone curbing on the west side of Sixteenth street. south, from point 270 feet south of the south prop erty line of Fifteenth avenue, south, southward a distance of 64 feet, shall be reset.
 That the driveway across the sidewalk on the west side of Sixteenth street south, at point 295 feet south of the south property line of Fifteenth avenue, south, shall be paved with vitrified brick on a gravel foundation.
 That the storm sewer inlet at the west curb line of Sixteenth street. south, or the south property line of Fifteenth ave- nue south. shall be reconstructed.
 Sec. 2 That said improvements shall hn made in accordance with the established grades on file in the office of the city engineer for said portions or sald hlgf- ways. and according to full details, draw ings plans specifications and surveys of said work and estimates which shall he prepared bv the city engineer as early as practicable. and placed by him on file in his office in the city hall, not later than one week prior to the date named in section of this ordinance. where property owners who may be affected by said improvements may see and examine the same
 See B. That the cost of constructing said imnrovenents shall he assessed oa'nst the nrorarty abutting on the por- tiors of the hi"hwavs so improved. pro vfSed: Tbat said assessments shall be ~aid in cash within 20 dave after date of final assessment. and nrovided
 "a, That the cost of all improvements at or uro~ street. avenue or alley inter- sections shall he assessed against the lots or parcels of land abutting on said high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
LEGAL NOTICES
~OO~~NNN~~-OO~~N
 Notice to Contractors

Notice to Contractors Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 3 o'clock p. m. Tues day, April "A, 1917, for the construction of certain sheet asphalt paving and other work in connection herewith under inn provement ordinances Nos. 952-C and 948-C; also for the construction of certain asphaltic concrete paving and other work in connection herewith under improve ment ordinance 927-C. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals.
 (Signed) JULIAN KENDRICK,
 City Engineer. Birmingham ge-Herald, April 19. 20, q, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given by the commits sion of the city of Birmingham as pro vided in section 1410 of the code of Ala bama that it is their intention to redeem Elyton city public improvement bond No. 16 of series of November 15 1912, at the May, 15, 1917, interest pe- riod by paying off the same at the Han over National bank in New York and by paying as a bonus to the holders thereof sum equal to one-fourth of the annual interest thereon for one year
 By order of the commission of the city of Birmingham at it's meeting of April 10, 1917. c. B. LLOYD,
 City Clerk. Birmingham Age-Herald, April 13, 20 and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
Legal Notice


 Notice is hereby given by the commits sicn of the city of Birmingham as pro- vided in section 14l0 of the code of Ala bama that it is their intention to redeem city public improvement bond No. 2 of series 620 bond No. 3 of series 659, bond No. 2 of series 665, bond No. l of series 676, bond No. 1 of series 704, bond No. 2 of series 734, bonds Nos. and of se- ries 742. bond No. of series TAT, bond No of series 760 bond No. 1 of series 776 bonds Nos. 1 to 5. inclusive, of series Sl3' bond No. l of series S14, bonds Nos. to B. inclusive, of series S30, bond No. of se- res S37 and bonds Nos 1 to g. inclusive, of series S45. at the May 1, 1917, interest pe- riod by paying off the same at the Han over National bank in New York and bJ paying as bonus to the holders thereof sum equal to one-half of the annual in- terest thereon for one year.
 By order of the commission of the city of Birmingham at it's meeting of April 10 1917 c. B. LLOYD, City Clerk. Birmingham e-Herald. April 13. 20 and 27 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20

c. B. LLOYD. City Clerk. Age-Herald, April 20, 27, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
I,epnI NOffee

Notice is hereby given by the commits sion of the city of Birmingham as pro- vided in section 1410 of the code of Ala bama that it Is their intention to redeem Ersley series 13S, bond No. IS of Ensley series 133, at the May 1, 1917, interest pe- riod by paying off the same at the Han over National bank in New York and bJ paying as bonus to the holders thereof a sum equal to one-half of the annual interest thereon for one year.
 By order of the commission of the city of Birmingham at it's meeting of April 10, 1917. C. B. LLOYD,
 City Clerk. Birmingham Age-Herald, April 13, 20 and 27, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
ONE CENT A WORD

RATES--One cent a word R dayt no sd.
 taken for les. than 25c for first iDseT. ttoB. Cash must sccomnRpy ordey,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20

c. B. LLOYD. City Clerk. Ape-Herald. April 20. 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
CITY ORDINANCES

visions of this ordinance shall, upon con viction thereof, be punished within the limits and as provided by section 1216 of the code of Alabama of the year 1907. Approved April IS. 1917.
 GEORGE B. WARD,
 President Board of Commissioners. A true copy:
 c. B. LGOYD, City Clerk ARe-Herald Aprf1 2O 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
FOR RENT
AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Packard 1-25 twin six 7-pas- senger touring car, in splendid condi- tion; good top, tires and paint; a bar gain. Address Z-S3, care Age-Herald.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
ONE CENT 4 WORD.
MONEY no LEND

RATES-One cent a word dayl nd. taken for less than 26c for first tnaer- ttop. Cash uruat scrn6pEnv order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20

WE negotiate loans and sell real es- tate. Can handle desirable farm loans. Mcconnell Anglin. White. 2026 Sd ave.
 1O-29-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-20
ANNOU UNCENiENTS


 ATTENTION-Despite reports to the con- trary war service does not invalidate Woodmen of the World insurance and assessments have not been increased or account of war service. Ask any Woodman he will be glad to tell you. Magic City camp No, 4, w. o. w. By H l.. Farley, Consul Commander
 Charles Pfiester, Clerk. 4-1S-3t-we- th-fr PUBLIC STENOGRAPHER and notary
 public, IS Lyon-Terry Bldg. Phone
 Main 7O07 4-19-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
ONE SUSPECT IN
EPLER MYSTERY IS
GIVEN FREEDOM
News-Times Special Service

NewsTimes Special Service:
ALMA, Mich. Sept. %. Joe
Stout, SO years old. the Minneapolis
man, who has been held as a pos
sible suspect i'm the mystery sur
rounding the death OF Beatrice
Epler, the pretty lT-year-old Alma
girl. on the night Of Tuesday. Sept.
4, has been released from the
county jail after having thoroughly
satisfied the officers that he knew
nothing about the case.
Robert Hamilton. 81 years old.
also held as a suspect i'm the case,
is serving SO days on a "vag'
charge IL is expected that a
charge will he placed against Sam
uel Perry almost any minute. but so
far he has not objected TO his con
finement in the county Jail and no
charge has been placed.
i is being reported around the
city that when the board of super
visors meets next week. that the
Republic Motor Truck Co. incorpor-
ated, of this city. will announce 10
the board that it will offer a re-
ward of $500 for the arrest and con-
viction Of the murderer. 1t is ex-
pected that the county will offer at
least double this sum.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
WOMAN PIONEER
PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Jane Shepard of st. JO-
Seph, Mich, Answers
Last Summons.

News-Times Special Service:
ST JOSEPH. Mich. Sept. Is
Mrs. Jane Shepard. mother Of L. c.
Shepard, prominent manufacturer
and merchant, and a member of one
Of Berrien county's oldest families.
died Thursday morning at the home
OF her niece. Mrs. Howard Young.
near Niles. She was "A years old.
Mrs. Shepard was born in Ireland
and came 20 America with her par
ents when but a child. Her father,
DR.. owen McDermott. was one of
Berrien cOuntys earliest physicians.
and his home was one of the social
centers of the community. In the
early days travelling Catholic mis-
siOnaries were frequently entertain
ed there.
The funeral will be held in this
city Saturday morning at St. .JO-
seph's Catholic church She is sur
vived by her son and one sister.
Mrs. Marry Ann Hoban Of Detroit,
who was with her when she died.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
HOMES
MUST ALSO HELP
State Defense Council Says
Apathy towards War
Must be Overcome.
News-Times 80 -

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Sept. 2s.
This proud Hoosier state. which
has never failed in "a crisis. must
not be satisfied with the wonderful
record made by its young men in
answering the call 10 war.
Those who stay home must do
their part Too many still believe
that the war is won when their
boys leave home. They return 20
their own interests. and forgetEthe
country. This condition was re-
ferred 10 today by Chairman VIII
TT. Hays Of the state council OF de
Tense, after receiving reports from
% organizing teams
There is no lack OF patriotism
no lack OF willingness TO serve. ="
said Mr.. Hays. yet there is a
marked apathy in many counties
due TO an entire lack Of knowledge
OF what is desired in the way Of
organization or an appreciation Of
the seriousness Of the situation that
confronts the national government g"
That German propaganda is being
spread secretly has been reported
20 the council by Albert W Bitters
OF Lafayette. He urges the state
council 20 take effective measures
20 com bat IT,
II. s. Horton Of the Cass county
council Of defense. has set forth that
the progress Of the county council
is hampered by the refusal Of
county authorities 70 appropriate
money 20 be used in carrying on
the work. He declares officials do
not appreciate the importance Of
the work
IT. r. Barnard. state food admin
istrator. urges people to conserve
sugar in response 20 the appeal Of
the food administration.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
COAL SITUATION
GROWING WORSE
Public Service Commission
Chairman Wants Coal
Director Appointed.
News Times Special Service:

News-I1mes Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Sept 81
The appointment Of a fuel dictator
for Indiana and fixing of retail
prices by federal authorities are
anXiously awaited by the public
service commission.
The fuel situation in Indiana has
gone from bad to worse. 1t is now
very serious and will become more
so. Many consumers still have
empty bins They have not been
given reduced prices on the basis
Of prices fixed by the president and
many of them are awaiting the fix
ing of retail prices.
Chairman Lewis of the public
service commission has informed
Fuel Director Garfield of the situa-
ton. Unless action is taken within
week. he Will appeal directly to
the president for action. And il is
feared by state officials that little
action can be expected before the
demand Of miners for increased
wages, now being heard in Wash
ington. is settled.
Chairman Lewis suggested that a
fuel administrator he appointed and
that ne Immediately create a great
coal reserve in Indiana. TO he known
as "Dr Garfelds coal pile" TO meet
emergencies.
Many Independent coal dealers
ard firms not having contracts can
not get coal from the operators. ac-
cOrding 10 Lewis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
STOVERVILLE, IND.

Frank Birk Of Daugherty, Ind,
spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
John G.. Hill.
Clyde Gilman has returned from
an extended visit with his cousins
at Mishawaka.
Mrs. Emerson Palmer is spend
ing a few days with her daughter.
Mrs. Mabel Schafer, at Palmers
Prairie. Ind.
An ice cream social will be held
at the Planners Prairie school Sat
.urday evening. Sept. %. for the
benefit Of the school library. Every
body is invited TO attend
Mrs. c. w Palmer is slowly i'm
proving from her illness.
Harry Palmer was in South Bend,
Saturday.
Harley Gilman made a business
trip 10 South Bend, Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
.3.74O MEN LEAVE FOR
CAMP TAYLOR SOON

News Times Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Sept. IS
A statement Of the number Of third
call conscripted men 10 move from
Indiana 10 Camp Taylor, Ky. oct.
20 e. inclusive, was issued 10y
Jesse r. Eschbach. state cOnscrip-
ton agent II was prepared by j.
:. Hall. general passenger agent for
the Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Co. who represents Indiana lines
on the war transportation board.
The statement was submitted 10
Washington for approval In all.
3.74O men will be sent 10 the camp.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
SHIPS ENGINEER HURTS
HAND IN MACHINERY

News Times Special Service:
ST. JOSEPH. Mich. Sept. 2S.-
Thursday morning just after the
steamer McVea. of the Benton Tran
sit line had cleared this port, CHIEF
Engineer John Dunlap caught his
hand in the machinery, tearing Oft
one of the fingers of his right hand
at the second joint.
The steamer was turned about and
returned 10 this city with the IN
iured man. Dunlap's home is in
Milwaukee and he is we'll known
among the great lakes steamship en-
gineers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-28
GUNMAN TURNS WRITER
IN PRISON CELL
News Times Special Service

BRAZIL. Ind, Sept. IS. - Bat
Masterson, noted gunman Of In
diana. who was convicted and sent
to prison for perjury growing out
Of the Muncie dynamiting cases, has
turned writer and philosopher Here
are some OF his reflections.
Some fellows think they are scat
tering sunshine when they are only
scattering hot air.
The next best thing 20 having a
temper is knowing how 20 use 1t.
Some men will not seek advice
until all they can be given is sym
pathy
one has not learned 20 live. if he
has not learned 10 wait patiently.