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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-29
GROSSLY CARELESS

"The jury in It's report among other things ascrbed carelessness on the part of the sheriff as a reason for these es- capes. This carelessness pertained to methods pursued by him which I am informed had been criticized by previous grand juries. The report of the grand iuries of Jefferson county would strongly indicate that the sheriff of that county has been grossly careless and incom- petent in the administration of his of fee and guilty of willful neglect in the discharge of his duties. These being statutory causes for the impeachment of such officers and the duly constituted county authorities having failed to act hereby direct that you institute im- peachment proceedings against the sher- if of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-29
JUDGE IS QUOTED

'' The fact is, the previous grand jury looked into the condition of the jail quite thoroughly and obtained from the sheriff at that time a promise of changes in reference to a great many suggestions. A great many of those promises were carried out, but at former session of the grand jury by it's report, his atten- ton was called to a system in the jail of having prisoners therein perform cer- tain public functions: in other words, to represent the sheriff of the county in fact. Now, those things have been called to the attention of MT. Batson in open court, the fact that there was being used
 in the jail to perform Ine services of turnkey man convicted of grave of fense-performing the duties of the sher- if. however light those duties might be. He seemed to be convinced he had done wrong and promise was made to correct this abuse. There is no question but that system ought to be abolished and it must be. If we cannot get 1t by any other means we must get it by public opinion. Public opinion is stronger than any law and the public demands, in my judgment. that never again i'll the his tory of this county shall that county jail be operated in whole or in part by any man who is a prisoner, either await ing trial or having been tried and con- victed. It is really an outrage on the ruhIic and must he changed'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-29

Canadian merchants are in the market for feather dusters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-29
To Observe Good Friday

10 OUS1TVG UOOu TIIUdy
 New York, March 2S.-The governing board of the New York stock exchange decided today to close the exchange on Good Friday, April 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-29
CAUSES IMPEACHMENT OVERTON'S ESCAPE
 OF SHERIFF BATSON
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jury censured the sheriff severely but made no recommendation except for the improvement of the jail and matters re- lating to the guidance of the sheriff in the future. This report evidently did not measure up to the full view of the court, for read in part what he said to them:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-29
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New Britain herald., 1917-01-23

and Japan. Japan, he said always has wished to maintain the most sincerely amicable relations with America.
 "If light clouds,' he said, have oc- casionally obscured, however, so little, the relations of the two coun tries they were generally dissipated by the common good will of the two governments. Certainly there exist questions on which our governments may not be in accord. that happens even between allied countries. How ever, by examining even the thorniest questions frankly with determination to settle them in an amicable and conciliatory manner, the means of reaching an understanding are surely found. This is the road which the two governments always have fol- lowed to the great satisfa action of the two nations.
 'I observe with great joy the sym toms of most genuine sympathy man. ifested for some time by the two countries. Thus, proposals for com- mon action in the financial affairs of China have been made by American capitalists. The imperial governm ent will follow with the ]iveliest interest the subsequent development and econ omic rapproachment of the two na- tions" tt%
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23
MORE RHEUMATISM
 THAN EVER BEFORE

Clergymen, Lawyers, Brokers, Me-
 chanics and Merchants Stricken.
 Our old friend Rhermatiz Is having his inning this year, and few words of caution from one who knows all sbout it may not be amiss.
 Wear -ubbers in damp weather: keep your feet dry; drink plenty of lemonade, and avoid strong alcoholic drinks.
 If rheumatism gets you, or sciatica, end you have sharp twinges, gnawing rain or swollen joints or muscles, you can get rid of all agony in just few days by taking one-half teaspoonful of Rheuma once day.
 All druggists know about Rheuua: :: it's harmless. yet powerful; cheap. yet sure, and g. 50-oent bottle will last a long time. Ask Clark & Brainerd Go. o- anw druggist.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23
FREEDOM OF SEAS,
Code of Rules For Maritime Neutral
 ity Drawn Up.

Havana, Cuba, Jan. 23.-A code of rules of maritime neutrality which should govern the relations between belligerents and neutrals, prepared at the suggestion of Secretary of State Robert Lansing of the United States, was submitted to the American Insti- tute of International Law in annual session here yeserday.
 The proposed regulations practical ly provide for freedom of the seas in time of war. Commercial blockades would be forbidden and mails invio- late; merchant ships without contra band whether of belligerent or ncu- tral registry, would be unmolested if they bore viseed papers; right of search at sea would be abolished. The mandates would be enforced by a neutral conference with autho hority to take "severe measures against vio- lators.
 The code was drafted by Dr. Ale jandro Alvarez, secretary general Of the institute, and who formerly was Juriconsul to the Chilean foreign off, fee and counselor to the Chilean 1e- gations abroad. It will be referred to the national society of international law in each of the twentyone Amer ican republics, and final action on it will be taken by the institute at its next annual meeting.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23
FAYORS SUNDAYLAW
Judge Hcnney Reelected President of State Bar Association Believes in Harmless Sabbath Pleasure.

Hartford, Jan. 23.-The State Bar association, at its annual meeting here yesterday, reelected Judge William r. Henney of this city president, Don- ald T. Warner of Salisbury was elect ed vice president and James E.. Wheeler of New Haven secretary treasurer.
 That a workable, reasonable and broad minded Sunday law would be an achievement greatly to the credit of the State Bar association of Con- necticut was the statement of Judge William F. Henney, president of the association, in his annual address be- fore the members in the supreme court room. Judge Henney also call ed attention to a number of other per- tinent matters and said the judges of the supreme courts should receive a substantial increase of salary.
 In addition to the presidents ad- dress reports were heard from several committees
 The annual banquet was held at ' o'clock in the evening.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23
JAPAN FACING 4
 CRISIS IN CABINET
'Dissolution and New Election
 Predicted by Press

Tokio, Jan. 23.-Japan is confront ed with an internal political crisis The opposition to the administration of Count Touchi has opened vigor- . ous campaign on the ground that the Toachi non-par rtisan cabinet was formed in violation of the spirit of the constitution. The constitutional party. which has majority in the house of peers and is under the lead ership of Viscount Kato, former min ister of foreign affairs, has joined hands with the nationalist group in the lower house for war against the premier. The battle will be fought out in the diet, which reconvenes to- day. Count Toachi and Viscount Mo- tono, foreign minister, will deliver ad dresses in defense or the admiristra- ton. The press expects the outcome of the crisis to be dissolution and a new election.
 ' In his address in the house of peers Premier Terauchi expressed satisfac- tion that Japans relation with the treaty powers, other than the partici- pants in the war are more and more cordial" He declared that Japan was working in unreserved union with the allies and said that Germany's peace proposal was rejected because it was not inspired by a sincere desire for peace. In view of the magnitude of the war the premier urged the nation to stand united irrespective of class or politics and to adopt post bellum poll icies which would protect the prestige and lasting interests of the empire and remove all cause of danger to peace in the far east.
 Will Cultivate China,
 The premier declared that the gov ernment was paying particular atten- tion to its relations with China and would spare no pains to cultivate neighborly relations. He said the Japanese administration was now en- deavoring to sweep away all clouds which hitherto had darkened the path of the nations and establish relations of mutual trust, confidence and help fulness.
 ,i 'I need scarcely remind you" con- tinued the premier that armament is an indispensable means of national preservation. Care should always be taken to keep our defense in an abso- lute condition of efficiency and strength. in due response to the situa- ton among the powers, our relations with other nations and in comparison to the wealth ana resources or the country. To be prepared against , emergencies is important. The spirit of the peoples is invigorated by nurs- ing the nationalistic idea and improv- ing the public health. It is equally important that the national resources be increased and commerce encour- aged"
 Japan and America.
 1r of pth nv ad in which he asserted that Germany s ambition for world hegemony was the true cause of the war, Viscount Motono dwelt particularly on the re lations between the United States
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23

of the country than all other diseases put together, and for years 1t was sup posed to be incurable. Doctors pre- scribed local remedies. and by constant ly failing to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable. Catarrh is a local disease. greatly influenced by con- stitutional conditions and therefore re- Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo. Ohio, is a consti- tutional remedy. Is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. One Hundred Dollars reward Is offered for any case that Halls Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Bend for circulars and testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Fs<.lily Pills for constipation.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23

The writer here goes on with 0 splendid description of the various paintings on display at the two eX- hibitions, and in conclusion states:
 Both the Ainslie exhibition and the one at Reinhardt galleries illustrate
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23

the aptness of Richard Muther's characterization of George Inness, in his History of Modern Painting, that all his pictures are tone-symphonies, broadly painted. deeply harmoni2ed and in perfect concord: and the his tory of art must hold him in honor IS
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23

one of the most delicate ans "t- sided landscapists of the century,"
 When it is considered that in the Museum of Natural History and Art Of the New Britain Institute is not only to be seen a splendid example of Inness' work, but paintings by such
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23
OFFICERS ARE REELECTED.

The Masonic Hall association held a meeting last evening, and reelected the following officers:
 President-Joseph R. Andrews.
 Vice presidential. H. Wheeler.
 Secretary and treasurer-F. $. Cad we'll
 Executive committee-H. w. Eddy W. w. Pease and H A Lane.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23

H.tcL Gytictt3 as William Sarta1 Charles W. Hawthorne, John Franl Murphy, Colin Campbell Cooper, Ei] Carlsen, w. Gcdney Bunce and Il like, it can be realized that M Britain has really representativc I gallery. r-
New Britain herald., 1917-01-23
JaDan and America.

In the course of a lengthy address in which he asserted that Germany's ambition for world hegemony was the true cause of the war, Viscount Motono dwelt particularly on the re . lations between the United States
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
U.S.. INTERPRETATIONS
AVOID KNOWN MISTAKES
What Britain Took Two Years to Learn
Embodied Here in Early Stages.

The United States in the first few weeks
Of war against Germany, has accomplish
ed much that it took England two years
to do.
Maurice S. Amos, of the English mis-
sion. and a member of the munitions min
istry, said yesterday that two Of the
most vital needs for war industry already
have been accom- hshed in the United
States. These are the restriction Of re-
cruiting through the selective draft and
the control Of the railways through the
railway committee Of the Council OF Ma
tionaI Defense.
England was slow 10 move up to the
high pitch Of war work" said Mr. Amos.
and you in America have been fortunate
in havir passed during the first weeks
OF -he war measures which will aid YOU
materially when the problem Of var work
arises"
Much has been accomplished in Eng
land by the defense Of the realm act
which Of course gave the munitions min
istry the power to seize properties for
war work II was necessary for us TO
kec our railroad workers at their work.
bU. il took us some time to establish =
system which prevented men in this in
dUstry from enlisting.
Now we have established a priority
division in the munitions ministry which
handles the classification Of war work
This division establishes q system for
each manufacturer and determines what
work his factory shall do first 1t Is all
up to the public individual however, and
rests almost entirely in his hands, even
though we have control OF il by govern
ment authority"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
NAVY WILL HIDE
U-BoAT REMEDY
Public Not to Be Told if Sub
marine Destroyer
Is Found.

Notwithstanding denials that the Ma
val Consulting Board experts had found
a perfect submarine destroyer, Secretary
of the Navy Daniels was highly optimis-
tic over the prospects in this direction
last night.
So far. Secretary Daniels has received
no report from the Naval Consuluns
Board that a successful remedy Tor
the submarine has been found. Navy
Department officials predicted that the
public has heard the last word 1t VIII
get until the war is ended as to whether
the naval scientists have been successful
in their efforts. No further statement
whatsoever that would indicate what has
been discovered is expected to be made.
because OF the desire OF the department
officials to prevent word from reaching
Germany that this government has any
new methods of lighting submarines.
A telephone conversation between Sec
retary Daniels and w. H. Saunders, OF
the Naval Consulting Board, in New
York, who made the announcement con-
cerning the invention. resulted in a de-
niai from Mr.. Saunders that he had been
positive in his statement He said he
had been nisquoted.
The announcement of Hudson Maxim,
who has been studying submarine prob
lens, that he has invented a torpedo
proof armor for commercial vessels, has
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The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
Vawter, Murder Case Reveals
The Real Fountain of Love-
By CLEVE H. STAUFFER.
(Staff CorrespondenD

Christiansburg, May 6.-The gray-red
streaks of tragedy lifted today and dis
closed on a distant mountain top a flush
ing fountain Of love.
While the Vawter murder trial is being
exploited as the elimination of intoxi-
Gated, riotous and immoral living. sew
eral persons on this peaceful Sunday aft
ernoon asked why the influence OF yell
low Sulphur Springs, a neighboring re-
sort, has not been taken into considera-
ton in the case. -
Fountains Of loYe have heretofore been
NEUROLOGICAL, but Virginia has at least
one which is material one which Ponce
De Leon would have liked to discover.
1t promises to become the antithesis of
Reno, the delight of the old boys of those
from whom love has taken wings.
"One sight of the golden waters and
your soul ripples with sentiment, the
heart quickens, the body fiushes with
warmth, lips stain with ruby, bodies
culver, and-you will want to loYew
That's Yellow Sulphur Springs, Va,
the real fountain of love, and the temp
tation, perhaps, that overthrew those
hitherto sacred Southern ideals of chiv-
airy. honor and family pride and dragged
them through the mire of notoriety of
the Vawter murder trial
For shamelessly, gloriously. it has been
testified that among the headliners in
the trial are several who drank long
and deeply at the potent fountain in the
Virginia hills.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
NEGRO TROOPS
PLAN REVOLT
Cuban Reign of Terror Immi-
nent, Refugees Declare.

New York, May G. - The atrocities
committed on the whites in Mexico are
equaIled by those now committed in
Cuba"
This statement was made TODAY by
George Buxton, a weIl-to-do American
of NOrwalk. Conn, who was among a
number of American and British refugees
who arrived at an Atlantic port from
the island republic in a destitute con-
ditiOn. The refugees declared a state Of
anarchy now exists in the Cuban prov
ince of Oriente and that Gen. Bias Maso
in command Of 15,COO negro troops, prom
ises a terrible reign Of terror and blood
shed TO begin on May 20 unless the Unit
ed States government intervenes in the
affairs Of Cuba against President Memo
cal
General Maco announces that 5000 de
fenseless negroes" killed in 1912, must
he avenged and that in accomplishing
this purpose no nationality Is to be
spared. 1t was declared by the refugees
who had been ousted from their homes
and despoiled Of their possessions, that
already a systematic campaign OF pill
lage, incendiarism and destruction is
going on and that the Cuban govern
ment is concealtng the true state Of
affairs.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
u. S. CAN feed WORLD,
commerce BODY SAYS
Scouts Idea that Americas Production
Will Not Meet Demand.

America is abundantly able to carry
the vast burden of feeding the world
this year and in the years to come
The Chamber of Commerce of the Unit
ed States yesterday sent this word to
the food conservationists of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, the Department of
the Interior and the Advisory Food Com
mittee of the Council OF National De-
fense. after a survey of food conditions
of the world. The chambers report
showed that although there might be an
uncomfortable shortage OF wheat with
in a few months, because of the recent
bad weather, the vast increase in the
production of other grains, such as corn.
oats and barley, would more than make
up for the deficiency.
At the same time, It was stated that
a great deal of the burden of feeding the
world could be taken from the shoulders
of the United States by Australia, where
there will be one of the largest wheat
yields this year that ever was known
there. A total of 114.0oOOO0 bushels of
wheat can easily be spared in Australia,
it was reported.
In the United States, the chamber an
nounced that, with favorable weather
from now on the total winter wheat
yield may somewhat exceed the harvest
of last year"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
RUSSIAN MOBS
HELD BY SPEECH
British Ambassador, by AS
surance of Entente Honesty,
Quells Petrograd Riots.

(By the International News service)
Petrograd, May 6.-An eloquent appeal
to huge throng of demonstrators by
Sir George Buchanan, British Ambassa-
dor to Russia. did perhaps more than
anything else to queH the counter reyo-
lutionary movement of the last three
days and to dispel the belief among q
section OF the masses that the allies are
fighting a war of conquest.
From the balcony of his embassy, Sir
George, beside him Lady Buchanan. de-
livered spirited address setting forth
the cause OF the. entente powers are fight-
ing for. and particularly the reason for
England's entrance into the war. Had It
not been for the invasion OF Belgium, he
told the crowds, England would never
have entered the war and the solemn
Yindication Of right and Justice" he said.
was the high ideal of ali the powers now
aligned against Germany. He pleaded for
United support OF the provisional govern
ment, saving without such support Rus
sia would be stricken by indescribable
disaster
Stormy pro-aIly ovations were the re-
suit of his appeal. Similar scenes occur
red in front of the French and Italian
embassies Meanwhile the executive COM
mlttee of the council of soldiers and
worknen's delegates Is vigorously striv-
ing to maintain order and avoid new
clashes. 1t has requested Kronstadt,
Tsarskoe-Selo, Peterhof. and other gar
risons in the vicinity of the capital not
10 send troops to Petrograd except on
written request by the committee. At
the same time, the council invited these
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The Washington herald., 1917-05-07
MAYOR is KISSED
Vice Premier Vivian En-
braces Kansas City
Executive.
(By the International News Service,

(By the international News SeTVIce.)
st. Louis, May 6.-Missouri and Kansas
united today in giving the French war
mission a welcome such as It has given
few Presidents. From the time the spe-
cial train bearing the visitors crossed
the Missouri, early this morning. until
It drew into St Louis tonight -lhs trip
was one extended ovation.
Twenty thousand MissoUrians and Kan
at the church hour this forenoon and
gave irrefutabIe evidence that the cause
of France is popular and that the great
Middle West Is not legarthic to the call
to arms. Every mention of France,
every allusion to American boys she'd
ding their blood in the trenches OF north
ern France, every assertion that Prus-
sianism must be crushed, met with such
salvos of applause and such outbursts Of
emotional enthusiasm as to permit no
misunderstanding OF the temper OF the
Mississippi valley.
Kansas City was reached shortly after
o'clock. Governor Gardner, of Mis-
souri,; Governor Capper, of Kansas. and
Mayor Edwards formed with other dis
tinguished citizens of the two States a
committee OF welcome. The guests were
taken at once to the elaborately decorat-
ed dining room of the new Union Sta
tiorr. where breakfast was served. A
motor trip through the city's extensive
boulevard system followed. Thousands
gathered along the curbs in spite of the
early hour and gave the party a tre-
mendous welcome. The Third Missouri
Cavalry accorded military honors to the
visitors.
The great convention hall was packed
when Marshal Joffre and Vice Premier
Viviani reached ii. Thousands of red
white and blue lights and French and
American flags had transformed the in
terror of the building into a vast pano-
rama of color.
The orchestra struck up the Marseillas
as the party entered. Its notes. however.
were almost drowned in the thunderous
Subjective la Frame" "vive Joffre:"
"vive Viviani:"
Mayor Edwards welcomed the mission
to the city Cows. Gardner, and Capper
made short addresses of welcome on
behalf of their States. On behalf of the
city Mayor Edwards presented Viviani
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