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New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

 ing a .fervent prayer that, since the sudden demand. the price of garden seeds will not leap upwards in pro- portion to the shameful jump in price of flags which followed the patriotic decision of almost every home to dis play ths colors. When prices of flags doubled, trebled and in some instances were increased flve-fold. when some dealers take down their own rcd, white and blue decorations to sell at advanced prices; and when flags are taken from private homes to sell at prices which, on a percentage basis make Bethlehem Steel and other war brides'' look cheap the aspect of the proceeding becomes disgustingiy, not to say scandalously, commercial. Let us hope that seeds will not follow suit. although realising that prices are governed by demand supply, we may naturally look for some increase. To any people who do not think that the plant your own garden" idea has made a big hit with the public let them visit any seed store. Standing room only signs are up during the rush hours. And in this city little phamplets on how to raise a garden are becoming even more popular than the Plattsburg Manual
 
 People do not have to be told in detail to realize the enormous increase in the price of shoes. Thus. when a we'll known man, whose eyesight Is, to say the least, not of the best. vis- ited a certain store and selected a pair of shoes which. at the price, he thought was a sure enough bar gain he had every reason >o con-
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

Speaking of preparedness: Repairs are being rushed on all ships except those at Honolulu and the Vaterland at New York. Those at Honolulu will be lowed to the Pacific coast for docking. The Vaterland IS too large for any American dry dock, and be- fore being made ready for sea would have to be lowed to Balboa.-New York Evening Journal.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

Don't be stingy with kind word. They are worth nothing till you sca4-s, ter them about. .S
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

l Why hurry to reach the top of tho
 ladder If you are going to fall o6. when you get there?
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

The kaiser seems to be about t' go down into history as the man wh, put the junk in Junkerism.-Nev Haven Union.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

Germany must be getting weaker. It's looking for easy jobs when jt l tries starting revolutions in South America.-Waterbur Republic.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

For those who are staying away from the farm in dread of the quiet life" there. We recommend 8 flock of guineas.-Paterson Call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
SECRETARY FOR NEW
 CIVIC ASSOCIATION
 WILL BE SELECTED
Reports of Committees Will Be Heard This Afternoon at Meet ing To Be Held at the
 HeadQuarters

Permanent secretary of the Birming- ham Civic association will probably be selected at a meeting to be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the temporary headquarters in the Jeffer- son County bank building. President James WeatherIy will be in the chair. John H. Shelby. chairman of the nom mating committee for permanent sec- retary, will make report and actio, on this matter will be taken. It Is un- derstood the committee has a score of applicants for the position. many of them from various cities of the south, and that among the local applicants are several men prominent in the civic affairs of the district.
 Chairman A. Ash of the member ship committee will also make report and 1t is understood the report will be very gratifying. It is understood that Henry Beaumont, who is at present acting secretary, is not an applicant for the position. owing to his other business interests. which demand his personal attention.
 It Is probable that the question of permanent headquarters will come up for discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
INQUIRY AT CHARLESTON

Charleston S. C.. February 2-Federal officials representing the navy. customs service and legal department of the gov ernment began a joint inquiry today into the sinking in the harbor here yesterday of the German steamer Liebenfels, which had been tied up here since the war began Meanwhile Fred c. Peters, collector of the port took formal charge of the steamer and her officers, including Captain Klattenhoff. were taken in cus- tody by w. V. Howard, inspector of i'm migration The vesers crew consisted chiefly of Lascars, who were sent home soon after the I4iebenfels tied up.
 1t was understood that Captain Klatt- enhoff and several other of the vessels 8 officers were closely questioned today, but none of the federal officials would discuss the matter. Officers of the ieb- enfels have steadfastly refused to say publicly what caused her to sink. Prepa- rations were made. it was said, for a diver from the Charleston navy yard to examine the vessel tomorrow.
 Resides ollector of the Port Peters and Inspector Howard. the other officials taking part in the inquiry are Captain Bryant, commandant of the navy yard, Major Youngberg. United States engi- neer c corps. and United States District Attorney Weston. as well as several as- sistants in their offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
METHODIST TEAM
 LOSES ID AUBURN
Spirited Game Won by the Plainsmen in Last Few
 Minutes of Play

Overcoming a five-point lead in the
 final half the Auburn basketball
 team was victorious in a spirited bat
 tie with Birmingham college last night
 at the Y. Af c. A. by the score of
 27 to 24.
 The locals were leading until the last
 three minutes of play. when two field
 goals from the middle of the floor by
 Charley Jones put the Auburnites in
 the lead.
 The Methodists led at the conelu-
 sion of the first half by the score of
 Is to II. A few changes were made in
 the Auburn lineup in the second half,
 which greatly improved the teams play.
 The passwork of both teams was good, but the goal shooting of the
 Methodists was far off color. During the second half a score or more of easy shots were missed by the locals. Auburn grasped this advantage and forged to the front. Jones played an excellent game for Auburn. His passing is above par, while he is also a good shot, espe- cially at long and difficult angles He is, perhaps, the best guard in the south. Bridges also played we'll for Auburn Gillian played a swell game for the Methodists. His defensive work was fine.
 The lineup and summary: Auburn: Floyd and F. Hall, forwards; Bridges center; w. Hall and Jones, guards Birmingham: Cook and Norton, for wards; Stapleton, center: Gillian and Laughinhouse. guards. Field goals Cook 8. Norton 3. Stapleton 1, Gillian l, Floyd i. F. Hall 3, Bridges 3, Jones 2, Wilson 1, Hudson 1. Foul goals, Gill lam 8, F. Hall 1, Jones f. Substitutions: Wilson for ". Hall, Hudson for Floyd Referee. Seals, B. A. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

company, which has 10 vessels in American ports loading cargo con- signed to the Dutch government have been ordered to remain in port until further notice. Six vessels owned by the Swedish American line also have been stopped pending further orders
 The Holland-American line with the steamer Noram. scheduled to sail Mon- day for Rotterdam with passengers and cargo, Is advised that the liner Eieuw Amsterdam. their largest ves- sci. had been recalled and it was ex- pected, officials said. that delayed cables would bring them similar in structions to those received by other neutral vessels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
TO PAY DIVIDEND TO
 CHECKING DEPOSITORS OF LOCAL NEGRO BANK
Savings Depositors Must Wait Until NOninterest Bearing Deposits
 Are Paid

More than ;sO,000 will be mailed out in checks February 12 to depositors in the AIabama-Penny Prudential Saw ings bank. who had noninterest bear ing accounts with the institution when 1t went into liquidation, according to announcement of Al c. Garber. agent of the state banking department This amount represents a 15 per cent div idend.
 Savings depositors will have to walt until the checking depositors are paid, according to Mir. Garber. as under de- cision of the supreme court it was held that the amendment recently passed placing savings depositors on the same footing as other depositors does not apply to banks which were in course of liquidation at the time the amend ment was adopted.
 The bank was operated by negroes. and went into liquidation about a year ago.
 The decision of the supreme court will affect about five other banks in Alabama which were in a state Of liquidation when the amendment was passed. The checking depositors of these banks will profit by the holding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

and few others urged that nothing be done until Germany. by somesovert act demonstrated her deliberate determina- ton to affront the United States All the senators urged President Wilson that whatever course he took would be sustained by unanimous Sem ate. Senators who participated in the remarkable conference were Stone, Reed, Phelan, Myers, Overman, Ransdell, Hoke Smith, Beckham. Vardaman. Pittman, Pomerene. Walsh, Lewis and Johnson of South Dakota.
 NO REPUBLICANS THERE That no republican senators attended the conference was due entirely to the fact that the President did not reach the capitol until the Senate had recessed and l it was with difficulty that pages and clerks reached those who did attend. The President sent for no one in particular--- While Senator Lodge, ranking republic an member of the foreign relations con-
 nnittee still was in the Senate when the President first arrived, he did not know of the purpose of the conference and left the building
 At the conclusion of the conference, the President, the last to leave, saw the l newspaper correspondents and made a brief announcement.
 "Gentlemen,' he said. q just came to swap views. wanted light and came
 here to get it."
 NO JOINT SESSION He was asked what would be done, and replied:
 That depends on how I feel in the
 morning." then he smiled and added: "of course that remark was only a joke " He added that there had been no sug- gestion of a joint session of Congress and that he though no public announce ment would be made tonight. From inquiry among the senators pres ent the following facts were established: FEELS PULSE OF PEOPLE The President. frankly revealing the innermost details of the crisis, told the senators he had come to feel the pulse of the people; that he wished each man to speak his mind frankly with the welfare of the nation and civilization at heart. At the conclusion each senator shook the Presidents hand an1 assured him that whatever course he took, whether in accord with their own views or not, he would be sustained by an unanimous Senate.
 "The President" said one senator, 'Teft us with the suggestion of a nights re- flection and of action by word of deed before Monday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
MANY PASSENGERS ARE BOOKED TO SAIL
 DESPITE WARNINGS
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iations. Of the number now listed, 1S0 are in the cabin and large percent age of them are American citizens.
 President Franklin emphasized a statement that the American line is national institution" having a con- tract with the United States govern ment for carrying mails to Europe on regular dates.
 None of the British lines has re- ceived new instructions as to the safl- ing of their ships, local representa- tives announced tonight. Five freight CTS, one of them an American vessel, left for transatlantic ports today. The American ship was the Dochra for Genoa. Several ships of Great Britain and allied nations, among them the White Star liner Adriatic are an- nounccd to sail tomorrow.
 A complete tie-up, temporarily at least. of Dutch and Scandinavian ship ping was indicated by cable instruc- tions received by various lines
 The Scandinavian American line, whose steamer Hellig Olav, was held in port yesterday. received word that all sailings of passenger ships had been temporarily suspended
 The Royal Netherlands Steamship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
Ask Your Druggist About s. s. s.
 He Has Sold It For Many Years

This is indeed most creditable rec ommendation, yet 1t is in every way the most thoroughly satisfactory med- icine that has ever been offered to the public It was first used by the In dians, being made from the roots and herbs of the forest. for they knew nothing of chemicals. S. s. s. is today the same purely vegetable blood rem edy that the Indians made, guaranteed to contain not a particle of mineral substance whatever.
 S. s. $. is used with highly satisfac- tory results for Rheumatism, Catarrh. Scrofula. Eczema, Tetter, Malaria. etc., while as a general tonic it is with cut an equal for building up the entire system. Write today for free in- formation about your individual case, addressing Swift Specific Co., 36 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

stroyer Jouett was stationed inside the Delaware breakwater tonight with orders to examine all ships and to let none pass without clearance papers.
 Four steamers, two British and two Swedish, bearing capacity cargoes, sailed from here today for ports in the forbidden zone outlined by German. Six others ob- tained clearance. Shipping men here say they will continue to forward their ves- sells as soon as they are loaded.
 At the navy yard there was unusual activity about the warships of tho At lantic reserve fleet throughout she day. Jaclxies and laoorers were busy loading supplies into the holds of the battleships while mechanics overhauled the machinery of the big fighting units.
 The guard of marines in and about the navy yard was greatly augmented and no person will be permitted to visit the war ships without special permission. The marine detachment on duty at the village of interned officers and sailors of the German auxiliary cruisers Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich was doubled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
BREAK WITH KAISER NOW SEEMS CERTAIN
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specify what he had in his mnd but invited discussion of three propostions
 THREE PROPOSITIONS DISCUSSED
 To break off diplomatic relations with Germany at and deliver Ambassador Won Bernstorffs passports To delay action until overt act has been committed against the rights of the United States
 To redefine the position of the United States outlined all through the submarine controversy, with final warning that offense means diplomatic break.
 The sentiment of large majority of the senators against the latter course. Senator Stone Senator Lewis favored assuming that Germany did not intend invade American rights but for meeting such invasion Other senators conf dent that Gernanys proclamation meant nva sion of American rights that they favored breaking off ra tions immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
Dissolution of Co-Partnersb,p

Notice is hereby given that the CO., partnership lately subsisting between A. R. Walker and Walter S. Robinson under the firm name and style of A. R. Walker & Co.,, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 1st day of Feb ruary. 1917. All debts owing to the said partnership are to be paid to Walter s. Robinson and all demands or said partnership are to be present. ed to him for payment
 Birmingham, Ala, February l, 1917
 2-3-2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice to Contractors Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until 3 o'clock D. m., Tues day, February 6, 1917, for the construc- ton of certain grading, macadamizing, curbing, gutters and sidewalk paving un- der improvement ordinance No s42-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 Age-Herald, February l, 2 and 3, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
OFFICIALS OF PORTS PREPARING TO MEET
 ANY EMERGENCY ON
 WASHINGTON ORDER
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arouse the least suspicion,'' according to Eli Perry, acting solicitor of the port.
 Today the Boston police detailed 90 men to guard the property of the German liners and in addition the regular neu- trality patrol was doubled. The harbor police also received instructions to re- double their vigilance in the waters ad- jacent to German ships.
 The inspection today according to Mir. Perry, was routine matter in pursuance of the governments policy of looking after the ships of all belligerents in American ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
Every Druggist Knows That s. $. S. Is Thoroughly Re- liable.

There is not a medicine on the mar ket more highly regarded by the drug gist than S. s. s. He has sold 1t ever since he has been in business. and is in personal touch with many who have used it with highly satisfactory results.
 If you are in need of a remedy for any blood disorder, ask your retail druggist his opinion of s. s. s. He will tell you that this wonderful blood remedy has been on the market for more than 50 years, and that ht has never known it to fail to acconA xsh ali that is claimed for 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
RUSSIAN STATEMENT

Petrograd, February 2.--(via Lon don. British Admiralty per Wireless Press s.)--German troops dressed in white overalls yesterday broke through the Rusisan first line trench positions at Solotvina, southwest of Brzezany. says the official statement, Issued to- day by the Russian war department. The Russians. however. launched n counter attack and drove the Teutons back into their own trenches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

All understood that President Viii
 son had not made up his mind
 whether to proceed, as proposed by Senators Stone and Lewis, on the as-
 sumption that American rights would not be violated, or whether to consider Germany's announcement as ground in itself for summary action. Without disclosing what decision if any he had reached, the. President left the capitol suggesting to sena- tors that there should be a nights reflection and action by word or deed before Monday.
 It is said that no joint session of Con- gross tomorrow to enable the President to make an address was discussed. During the day it had been made clear that no communication had gone for ward to Germany, nor had Arnb assador Gerard been given instructions to in- form the government of the state of feeling in the United States. That, Of course, has been done through the Ger
 man embassy, which continues to express the firm conviction that there Is little hope of avoiding a diplomatic break.
 MOST SERIOUS SITUATION President Wilson's every action
 throughout the day was predicated on
 his belief that the United States faces
 the most serious crisis in it's history. He
 chose the course of seeking agthe advice
 of other men to compare with his own
 opinions The overwhelming sentiment from those he consulted was in favor of Ia break in relations. Only the time
 and method were questions of difference.
 But even after his long talk with the
 senators he returned to the White House to give further consideration to the problem.
 One of the thoughts in the minds of the President and his advisers Is that
 the action of the United States should
 be so unassailable that 1t would guide other neutrals.
 President Wilson was boldly told by
 most of the 15 democratic senators in conference with him that the German
 declaration was an affront to the United
 States and the civilized world. and that any course than an immediate rupture of diplomatic relations would be viewed by the world as cowardice.''
 SOME COUNSEL WAITING Some, however. urged that Germany
 be- notified of a definite time at which
 diplomatic relations would be severed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
GERMAN AVIATORS
 ARE ACTIVE ON THE
 WESTERN FRON T
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sharp between the Ancre and the somme, while in the Gueudecourt sec- ter. on the Somme front, an operation by British force resulted in the Ger man lines being entered on small front, the Germans afterward clearing the position by counter attack.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
PERSONALS

Miss Ceceile Freeland of Port Gibson, Miss, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Winters.
 Dr. A. E. Patton is able to be out fol- lowing an illness of la grippe
 Mrs. c. E. Falkner is i'll at her home on Clarendon avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN

Philadelphia. February 2.-Preparations for the enforcement of neutrality were made here today by the collector of the port in cooperation with officials at the navy yard. The torpedo-boat de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
WEATHER STOPS FIGHTING

Berlin. February 2.-(via Sayville.) ) lowing to the severe cold and heavy snowfalls. there were no important events" says today's official report, regarding the Russo-Galician front.
 No changes on the Rumanian or Macedonian fronts are recorded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

To provide Turkish baths at home there has been invented frame to be covered with blankets to inclose per son, vapor or steam being by an al- cohol stove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

HOo - N<A 1J--o OLA41N LOST-On 1st Ave, about 4oth St., Woodlawn, one gold ring with brown Cameo setting. Finder please return to HOO 1st Natl Bank Bldg, and re- ceive liberal reward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
FOR EXCHANGE

~-~~~00~~~~-0~~~~-~-~~~~- FOR EXCHANGE-A few thousand dollars inN Birmingham property. well located; and few hundred dol- lars in cash, for stock of mer- chandise in or out of town. Ad- dress, S-5G, care Age Herald. 2-2-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
POuLTRY

~~~~~~ N~~~~~S~~-~~~~~~~~-~~>- FOR SALE-Three s12.5O Mandy Lee
 indoor breeders (100-chick capacity
 each), good as new; will take S10
 for the three. Mrs. Moses, 305 S5th- st, corner Hillman ave, on Tide
 water car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
.1NE CENT 4 WORD.
LOST-STRAYED--STOLEN

RATES-Oue cent a word day, no aa.
 taken for lesE than 25c for first Inser. tl0n. Cnsh muat accompany OrdeR.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03
SOME COUNSEL WAITING

Some, however, urged that Germany be- notified of a definite time at which diplomatic relations would be severed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

judgement for $15O0 was returned by the jury in the case of Laura Johnson pro ami vs. the Louisville and Nashville railroad in the Bessemer division of the circuit court. The plaintiff was seeking damages for alleged personal injuries received When she was struck by d train. This afternoon the case of Bill Morris vs. the Woodward Iron company was taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

Much progress is being made by Sani tary Inspector George Shaw in cleanins up the city. All merchants as well la
 all residents must buy garbage cans Cl
 provide a proper receptacle for thei
 garbage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

WE are prepared to discount well secured purchase money notes. and to negotiate loans on improved real estate in Bir- mingham and cultivated farm lands in Jefferson and adjoining counties. REALTY TRUST COMPANY.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

The Rev. J. c. McQueen will preach at the Fairview Presbyterian church Sun day morning. His subject will be, Called Out" At the evening hour, he will fill the pulpit at the Brighton Presbyterian church and will have as his theme, "He Cannot Be Denied. The Senior Chris tian Endeavor meeting will be held at the Fairview Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock with George Key. holds as leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

Interest continues to grow in the re- sival meeting being held at the South Highland Baptist church and large crowds are attending. There have been number of conversions. and additions to the church. The Rev. T. O. Reese, who is doing the preaching, is a splen- did speaker On Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock, there will be a special meeting for men only, the subject of which will be. 'The Drummer of Life''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-03

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