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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
7S7 SHIPS, 10 COST 400,0OO,I IS
 NAVY PROGRAMME
Daniels Says Some Vessels Have Already Been Completed Rest to
 Be Rushed

Washington, October 9.-The Amer ican navy's war construction pro- gramme consists of 787 vessels, in cluding all types from superdread- naughts to submarine chasers.
 In making this announcement to- day, Secretary Daniels said some of tEe vessels have been completed within the past few weeks and are now in service and that the remainder of the programme is being rushed. The total cost is estimated at s1,150, 100000.
 Many of the vessels are destroyers and arrangements have been made for carrying out the $250000.00o supple, iAental destroyer programme, which the navy expects to be completed in IS months.
 Examination of contracts by the legal representatives of the builders prevented the formal signing of the agreements today with the six com panies who are to build the craft. but MT. Daniels said only minor details stood in the way of getting the ves- sels under construction.
 The companies awarded the con- tracts are the New York Shiphuilding corporation. the Cramp company, the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry dock company. the Fore River Ship building corporation, the Bath Iron works and the Union Iron works. All these companies have had experience in destroyer building and this is ex- pected to make for rapid work.
 The Fore River company, MT. Dan iels explained. was the only one that had offered to build more vessels than were awarded 1t. The builders were called in, each except the Fore River was given all the work it estimated that 1t could undertake. and the re- mainder of the orders. details of which still are withheld, went to the Fore River company.
 Secretary Daniels said he expected the first of the new destroyers to be launched and commissioned within nine months. They will be of the latest largest and improved type, which have just been tried by the American navy he said.. and found to be unsurpassed by any destroyers in the world. "Thousands of men will be required to man these destroyers,' the secre tary's statement said, ''and we are now busy training them. By the time the vessels are completed, the crews will be ready"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS V1-Ltbcrty loan subscription being pushed everywhere. Germany's military strength shows big decrease. Prcsident to prevent unjust profits charge. z--war 10 be won In air. says local soldier. 0-TradinE with enemy act effective
 LOCAL NEWS 3-s4,5OO,OOO Birminghnm's shore et liberty bonds. <, Enough natural gas for Birning- ham in sight. S-Thouaands enjoy attractions and exhibits at Alabama State Fair. Rank and file of veterans arrive in city for state reunion. c-ftf commisiomers' meeting with ssst special intereAt.
 FEATURES & x .;A tOrlal. E Snstety. -sSsssrts, 1s.+AS rkets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10

.OC0 a day or nearly twice as much s.s they have been subscribing for daily to date. ts
 PRESS RESERVE BANKS
 Officials of the treasury department are pressing virtually every reserve bank to speed up the campaign and get sub scriptions early New York is virtually the only reserve district within halling distance of the daily average which should have been main lained. Approx- i inlately five-sixths of it's minimum has
 been taken. From some districts no Hg-
 ures are available, notwithstanding the
 strenuous campaigns in which hundreds nl agencies are participating. Among tnese may be classed Atlanta where solicitors have been instructed to send i'll then first figures tomorrow, and Dallas, whefe banks have been slow reporting 10 tht federal reserve banks, and St. Louis and Minneapolis, where reports are expecsen shortly.
 The treasury department has set in motion virtually every agency in the country which liberty bonds can pc ! sold and now, 1t is pointed out the result is up to the people theinseNes. To show the country just what must be done without putting 1t off even one day. treasury officials gre serious ly considering the advisabilsty Of pup |lishing daily compilation of returns from every federal reserve district Reports have been made by wire VII tually every day to the treasury rom each reserve district. Whether these reports contain subscription fsures has not been disclosed.
 Reports of activity in all parts q 1 the country reads a statement issued 1 by the treasury.st.cam into the treas ury department tonight in response to ] requests for official statements as to i the activities of the local committees Fin charge of the drive. The workers Fare conducting the campaign witf 1 energy and enthusiasm and are i'm, pressed with the magnitude Of ths task, realizing that tremendous ef- l forts must be put forth to reach thS amount which is necessary to meel l the demands of the government. l BOSTON REPORT
 l An encouraging day was reported l from Boston, with great crowds at tending the opening of liberty cottag' and liberty bridge on Boston Com ] cago lighted 10 bonfires in various ! sections and speakers addresset crowds in behalf of the loan. Sixt, I tmanufacturing plants in Cleveland to !, day completed an organization fo
 making systematic canvass of tr' city.
 From the New York district,' th lannouncements continued. came re port that while the subscriptions wer,
 not approximating tho daily averag
 necessary for the maximum allotment the committed was hopeful of sue J cess
 In Kansas City house to -ho U * canvass has been started. A battst of 125 speakers will leave Onaah T within few days for an inte
 q lcampaign through Nebraska. All 2
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10

Omaha, Neb., October 9.-A vigorous campaign for subscriptions to the sec ond liberty loan in Omaha was inaug- urated today at a meeting of business men, Subscriptions totaling $7,7o3, $50 were taken, including $s.OOO.00o from the banks.
 SOLDIERS CAMPAIGN
 Washington, October 9.--Army subscrip- tions to the second liberty loan are be- ing received in large numbers. said an announcement today by Lieut.. Col. H. M. Lord, in charge of the loan campaign among the soldiers. Totals reported, in- cluding last Saturday, showed $626.00o with many camps yet to report.
 The national guard camp at Hatties- burg, Miss. leads the list with $116, 400 and Camp Funston. the national army cantonment at Fort Riley, Kansas. is second with $53so0. Only eight of the 32 camps and cantonments have reported
 The largest subscription from any one organization is that of the Eighth H. linois infantry at Chicago which reports s54. 100 Amounts aggregating $1ss,oOO have been subscribed at various forts in tine country, with the greater majority vet unreported. The personnel of the war department has subscribed approximate. ly $loo,Ooo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
JITNEY DRIVER IS
 TRIED IN BOMB PLOT

San Francisco, October s.--Israel Weip- berg. 2 jitney driver, was brought to trial today for murder growing out Of a bomb explosion here in July. 1916. which claimed 10 victims. Selection of Jury Is expected to require about week.
 The prosecution alleges that Weinberg drove jitney bus containing Thomas U. Mooney Warfen K. Billings and Mrs. MoV.sav Ac ", cene of the explosion. wheFS tsilAinss Ar Mooney depoaited the init nal max on tho sidewalk. @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
Liberty Loan Subscriptions
 Being Pushed Everywhere Washington Make Progress Washington Campaign Satisfactory Banks Urged Speed Up Campaign and Get Subscriptions EarEn
 n Experienced

Boston, October 9berty loan subscriptions of $1 516OO0 reported yesterday from Providence the largest received that day in any New England city, forcing Boston with $ 900 scond place. according to official announce the loan headquarters here tonight Todays reports brought the New England total up to $35546,0OO
 widely extended today when with 2ooo men in campaign to raise among in territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
Gernany's Military
 Strength Shows Big
 Decrease, Says Data
French General Staff Quoted As Saying Ger many, Worn Down and Driven Back By Pounding of Allies, Has Been Forced to
 Call Out 1918-1919 Reserves

military according review based
  commission. Worn and
  military inactive armies the east and calling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
The Prime Purpose of the Food Administration Is to Protect Patriot
 Against Stacker
DELAY PROCLAMATION so AS TO COMPLETE
 OTHER CONFERENCES
Licensing Provision in Food Bill Limited to Trade Be tween the Farmer
 and Retailer

Washington, October 9.-Virtualiy a,1 the staple foods consumed by the American people will be put under control November l.
 The food administration announcec +onight that within a few days Presl- dent Wilson will issue an executive or der requiring that manufacturers anu distributors of some 20 fundamental fools operate under license restric- t;ons designed to prevent unreason !. able profits, and to stop speculation and hoarding.
 Regulations will be prescribed Tor meat packers. cold storage houses, rnillers canners. elevators, grain deal ers and wholesale dealers and retail CTS doing a business of more than s1oo. 900 annually in the commodities to be named.
 s.The prime purpose of the food au- ministration. the announcement saia' .is to protect the patriot against 'he stacker in business.
 Issuance of the Presidents procia- nation has been delayed. tne an nouncement said, that the food ad ministration might complete confer ences with representatives Of trades and producers and consumers. Alreaus about 200 conferences have been held at which were planned regulations ana constructive methods of control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
CARMICHAEL WILL
 RUN FOR GOVERNOR

Sheffield. october s.- Especially announcement of Hs Carmichael as candidate for eFsgaof antici- pated. It is knowis as waghfn the last few days many zAds ftcnt various sections of the tsss 6FYs yed Mir. Carmichael to ru SSfd to be ! fact that he hal aSeA suded to enter tho TACO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
ABANDONs PROGRAMME

Not only has Germany been obliged to abandon the latter part of her pro- gramme in spite of calling out a portion of the class of 1919. but she has been obliged to break up several newly formed regiments to reinforce her lighting units and for the first time since the beginning of the war a clear decrease in the total strength of the German forces is on rec- lord.
 .2. At the vefy time that her total strength is diminishing. Germany nnds tCeAsi.uea n ress rwel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
Department s Plans Disclosed in Orders
 Issued Yesterday
Decision to Form New National Army Division of Negro Troops Causes Plans of Organization and Training of First Half Million Men
 to Be Changed and Made Public

Washington October 9Orders issued today to of national army disclosed for the first time the war complete plans for the trang ana organ zato, If the first half million of the national army
 divisions in the souh the 9on s,st and sab coupled national army division
 15 Of the completion of three national army dlons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-10
SEEK COOPERATION

1t has been tnc uesiie v 'hS administration, the announcement continued, Ito secure the co-operatlon of all patriotic men in the various trades so as to eliminate speculation hoardins, unreasonable profits, waste ful practices etc. in the great distfi- button system of the country.
 'erhe licensing provision i'll the looa hill is limited in operation to the chan nels of trade which lie between tne farmer on the one hand and the re, taiIers who do an annual business oi more than $10o,ooo.
 "'rhe food administration has asiect- ed about 20 basic commodities ana their products as forming the prime basis of life and has limited it's licens ing control to these commodities ana also, in so far as practicable, ehin- mated the smallest units of business in these staples.
 Ut is the purpose of the food au : ministration to effect conservation Tn the commercial use of these commod- ities and to keep them flowing toward the consumer in direct lines through the channels of trade in as econom- ical manner as possible. The admin- istration does not wish to disturo the normal and necessary activities of business and no business factor WI no Is performing q usoiui iutiSeioi' " p, be expected to surrender that func. ton.
 '"rhe administration is, however, i'chsrged with several duties. ..,rhe producer must have free out let and a ready market. nThere must be no manipulation oi speculation in foods. "There must be no hoarding oi foods.
 Unfair or unreasonable profits must be eliminated. "Discriminatory and deceptive and wasteful practices which in any wa, restrict supply or distribution must Q. stopped"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-19
Demurrer 0verru|ed in Lucas Case
Judge Case Says That Walk and Curb is Sufficient" cording Complaint, Arbitrary Action by City Inn plied-Damases of $25OO Awarded Plaintiff in Action Brought Against City by Mary Lucy.

rot manifest to a casual pedestrian whenever ice formed. Such a situa- ton, long existing, demanded vigil lance on the city's part to take at least temporary precautions against danger whenever an emergency called for it.
 Only upon the theory that Mrs. Lu- cy should not have left her house at all that morning, can negligence be att tributed to her. She was upon the for her years, and did only what other pedestrians did whose duties called them from home on their necessary business. What others saw of the occurrence. coupled with her own ad- misable statement to her actions an, dcourse of conduct. eSta blisheS due care on her part. I think, however, that the evidence does not warrant of the vital connection between the injuries and Mrs. Lucy's death, and that judgment and an assessment of damages so based could not be justi- fled. But it is undeniable that her injuries were of such a character as to probably permanently wholly disa- ble her pf>sica1 activity. Damages are assessed for pain and suffering and the incidental medical, nursing. an dother expenses at S2.500, and judgment is directed for the plaintiff to recover that sum with costs.
 Verdict Set Aside.
 
 John H. Ryan, Judge Case has grant ed the defendants motion to set aside the verdict. On June 18th a jury awarded the plaintiff damages Of s20O. The defendant filed a motion to set aside the verdict claiming that it was manifestly against the evidence and weight of the evidence, and that the amount given by the verdict was ex- cessive.
 Another Demurrer OverruiIed.
 A motion to expunge has been de- nied and a demurrer overruled by Judge Case in the case of Frank M. Rose V. Katherine Finlay, Ex. of the will of George W. F'inlay. late of Manchester. It is a ten thous- and dollar damage suit.
 The complaint in the action repre- sents that in December. 1893, deceased owed the plaintiff s5,ooo. To secure the debt the deceased promised to take out a policy of life insurance payable to the plaintiff and also to invest a certain sum In a building association the principal, after a certain accum- ulation to be assigned to the plaintiff. The deceased failed to fulfill either promise. The plaintiff made claim after his death to the executrix but payment was refused.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-19
REV. DR. SLOCUM
 HAPPY IN YONKERS.
John D. Rockefeller Celebrates His 7sth Birthday Quietly With Friends in Dr. Slocun's Church.

Norwich friends of Dr. Joel B. Slo- cum, until recently pastor of the Gen. tral Baptist church of this city and now pastor of the Warburton avenue Baptist church of Yonkers. N. Y, hear that the Yonkers people are responding very enthusiastically to their Dew pas tor. On a recent Sunday morning g John D. Rockefeller attended Dr. Slo- cums service as the guest of one of the dea Dr. SJocum preached recognition of the late pr. Henry l.. Morehouse Without then knowing that MT Rockefeller was present. the pastor made complimentary reference to the first great gift of Mir. Rocke- feller for the esta blishment of the University of Chicago. After the ser vice the pastor and Mir. Rockefeller had a pleasant chat. It was the 18th birthday of the latter, and he is re- ported to have looked hale and hearty. avenue church occasionally and the people who saw him there lately were very much amused to see in the New York papers the next day that Mir. Rockefeller had spent his birthday quietly in his home not ever going to church is his invaria ble custom" Evidently the reporters are not always lively enough to keep traek of the old man.
 Mrs. Slocum has been at Northfield Mass. for two weeks the guest of one of the women of the Warburton conferences of the women's foreign and home missionary societies, and stopping at Hotel Northfeld
 Dr. Slocum is scheduled to preach in his former pulpit in the Central church here Aug 5th The following sunday he will preach in the chapel at Eastern Point. and on Aug 18th and 18th he will preach in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-19
WEDDING
Dennehey-Donohue

The wedding of Miss Mary c. Don- ahue, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Cor nelius Donahue of Willow street, Mys- tic. and Dr. J. O. Dennehey, son of Mir. and Mrs. James Dennehey of Ston- ington, took place Wednesday at St Patricks church, Mystic. Rev. M. P Hart, pastor, performed the ceremony
 The bride wore a gown of white crepe de chine and veil caught with orange blossoms, and carried a bou- quet of bridal roses.
 Miss Katherine Donohue, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and wore pink Georgette crepe and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The groom was attended by his brother, Edward Dennehey.
 At the close of the ceremony a wed ding breakfast was served to the members of both families.
 Later Dr. and Mrs. Dennehey left on an auto trip to the White noun tain and upon their return will take up their residence In Water street Stonington, where a newly furnished home waits them.
 Miss Donahue is a graduate of the Willimantic Normal school and com pleted special courses in Yale. For the past few years she has been principal of the Broadway school in Mystic.
 Dr. Denehey is a graduate of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and is a practicing dentist in Stoning- ton. For the past three years Dr. Den neley has ben secretary of the Ston- ington school committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-19
How to Stop Loss of Hair
 and Start New Growth

If your hair is thinning out, prenna- turefy gray, lifeless, full of dandruf and your head itches like mad. it's a pretty sure sign the dangerous dam drun germ is busy your scalp and quick action must be taken to save what hair you. have and start new growth Don't wait until the hair root fs dead, for then nothing can help you, but get from your druggist about four ounces of Parisian sage and ap- ply as directed-tt don't cost much and there is nothing you could use that's famous Paris specialist. who discov- caused by a mfcrobe-then came the discovery Of the value of the genuine Parssian sage. (liquid fotml to destroy hair and the. formation of dandrun You will surely be delighted with the first application. for your hair will be bright looking. all itching ceases and your scalp feels cool and comfortable. A few massages with Partisan sage are all that are usually needed to de- stroy the germs that cause dandrun to form and very soon you should be able to see the new hairs coming in. Pari- eian sage is a favorite dressing with discriminating women because It is defcateiy perfunaed. does not stain or streak the hair and makes 1t lustrous. soft and fluffy Be sure you Set Parf- sian sage fGlroux's). for this brand has the guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money returned printed on every pack age Lee & Osgoo6 can supply you
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-19
WRITES OF HER
 LIFE IN MEXICO.
interesting Extracts of Letter from
 Mrs. John HoWiand.

Miss Nancy E. Lucas of this city, | who is now at Hyannisport, Mass, has received a very interesting letter from Mrs. John Rowland, who with her hus- many years News from Mrs. Rowland is ever of interest to Norwich people Extracts from the letter. which was written June 18th, follow:
 We reached Mexico City in February and went to live in a suburb of the city called Coyoacan. in what used to be the Presbyterian manse, the wives of all the missionaries not having re- turned to Mexico and leaving these vacant rooms. Here we stayed until after the national convention, finding much to do in visiting different mis- sions about the city, speaking and | taking Sunday school classes nearly every Sunday.
 My husband is giving a, series of Sunday morning talks in the Y. M. C.. A., and on Tuesday evenings he gives lecture to all the Sunday school teachers of the city. Sunday he gave stallation of Methodist league officers at a service at which several hundred were present. On Sunday morning there were 470 present at the service gospel There is no Congregational work in the city. so we divide our services among the churches.
 Next Wednesday I give a conference
 
 last of a series which has been very popular Five of the lectures were given by a pr. Pruneda, who has re- gently become a Christian. and who is doing. much for the cause l trust may be able to end the course by em- phasizing the most important truths and bringing the right climax to leave the best impressions.
 We are now comfortably settled in our new home, which Is the building hired for the opening of the new the ological seminary. It was quite provi- dential that a building we'll fitted for the purpose should have been offered us and I do not see how we could have a place better adapted to a school unless it had been built for such an institution.
 It has been a great work to get set tied. for the house had been unoccu- pied for some years, and had to be painted, papered. cleaned. wired for electric lights and then furnished with what was left of the outfit of one of the Methodist schools. It was most fortunate that we were able to get the furniture, for I do not know what we could have done otherwise.
 The house is a fine old building. formerly occupied by large and wealthy English family
 We rejoice that the stately saia will be large enough for chapel, and the beautiful billiard room will make a lovely library. The school is to be tions and all believe that we must have a good modern outfit in order to meet the needs of the students.
 We are not at a loss for opportuni- ties in every line. As old missionaries there are so many things open before us that it Is quite districting.
 This city is the center of mission work in the republic and we have calls in every direction, The churches were never so full of strangers glad to hear a gospel message and we are glad to be here in the midst of things.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-19
coETHALs AND DENmAN
 CONTROVERSY NEARING END.
General Win Not Resign H Hs Does
 Not Have His Way.

Washington. July f7-Nembe-r of the shipping board and Major General Goethals. manager of tho toard's feet corporation. who are at odds over fhe tovernment's shipbJudinz pro gram. at a lengthy conference today went over the generals proposals for r1urf -I-t- ing goveFnmeBt snipyardF and For speeding up tonnage now nuIdlrr.
 The board it was announced afer the conference. made no decision roc specting the generals pIaEH and ar- row The shipping board. H1ai-uar Denmau said. wants more irf0ru1fi ficn before it approves tho general mana gers program. but General fF0e+1aIs said he thought he had @a1mlttnd most Of the information asked for.
 Neither memDe of tne board nor General CIocthals would say what are the points of dimercu.o over rfn pr0- gram. Chairman Uerman intlmated that all disaErecmenfe would be ret- tied satisfactorily.
 The only question. it f- understood. on which the board and General floe- thala are now far apart la thaf of wooden construction. tf-r0uEh Gem efaI CfOethals has icr contracts Tor many more wooden ships than hs h1E steel. the shipping board. t i7 raid4 will insist that the type be intends fa build fs too slow of construction
 Reports that General GOefhaiH VIII resign unless given tho f3llerf author ity to carry out tbc program hn has announced were discreIited tonight