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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
SHEFFIELD MAY Au TOTE ID CHANGE
 ACCOMPANIMENT FORM
Efforts Being Made to Call r Election on Question.
 Keen Interest in Com
 ing Nitrate Beard

M Sheffield, March s.-(special)-Keen an 'sicipation is felt here over the coming Of the Washington government officials on March F to personally visit and inspect Muscle Shoals which will no doubt de- ternne whether Muscle Shoals will be selected as the site for the government nitrate plant It is evident that the gov ernment officials greatly interested in Muscle Shoals, and it is promised that they will be shown something out of the ordinary when they view this site on the Tennessee river here Muscle Shoals can not be discredited in any wise; it's merits are absolutely supreme and undisputa- hle and therefore there is no gainsaying that it is not the proper place for the proposed government plant.
 Chief Frey and all his fire laddies" of the local fire department held their an- nual banquet at the city hall Thursday night. The city fathers were also pres ent, and the evening was delightfully."- spent by the fremen and their guests. The local department boasts of being one of the best in the state, considering the size of the city
 Hon. George M. Garth, a well known citizen of Courtland, was a visitor in the tri-cities this week. He is an appl- cant for one of the positions of appraiser with the farm loan bank. great many local citizens gave him their indorsement while he was here.
 Mrs Temple Tutwiler, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs R. H. Wilhoyte, here, since the inception of the European war, will depart in a few days for Van couver, from which point she will sail for Bengal India, where she will join MT. Tutwiler, who is manager of one of the large iron furnaces there
 Agitation has been started in this city to call an election to decide whether or not Sheffield shall return to the alder manic form of government, which would supersede the present form of commission government, which has been in vogue here number of years. Petitions are being circulated and if the signatures of 150 qualified voters are procured, which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

Hon. o. c. Wiley of Troy and the late Congressman A. A. Wiley of Montgom- cry. She was also a sister of Mrs. J. s. Beard and Mrs. L. H. Bowles ot this city. She is survived by the fol lowing children: C.. w. Owens of Cf,la- homa, Arthur owens of Troy, Mrs. Ed Heath of Douglas Ga. A daughter, Mrs
 J. H. Patrick. of Montezuma, Ga, and a son, Guy Owens, of Troy, preceded her to the grave. She was a daughter of James McCaleb Wiley, a pioneer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

and tighten the merchants gasoline and feed bill Talk this over with your mer- chant. It may benefit both.
 TRIP TO MORRIS AVENUE went up and down Morris avenue to take look at the wholesale stocks. They did not look as good as in former years at this time. The reason is simple-there is nothing much to get hold Of The world is short of most staples and what little is left over from the old crop is going at eXorbitant prices. But I don't think the wholesaler is to be blamed in Birmingham. Their invoices on onions, potatoes and cabbage don't show that their margin of profit is large. The sup ply is short and the price is up-thats all there is to it, and there is no relief i'll sight to any great extent for six weeks. Vegetables are being brought from the Pacific coast and some little from Lous- iana. The express charges are high on these shipments and the consequence is that the consumer must foot the bill. W. w. Garrett of Garrett & Hines, deal CTS in poultry and eggs. stated the mar ket was about normal. Prices are higher than this. time last year" stated MT. Gar rett "The farmers have received more for their stuff this year than in the past. They deserved it as feed has been higher
 
 that have prevailed, many little things lead up to the high cost of living-high feed, higher prices for crates, GOODS, etc. It's a hard proposition, this living prob lem, and must simply live in hope until another crop all around comes in to give relief"
 F. F. Norton, Jr., of F. F. Norton & Son, stated supplies were 'spotty," irreg- ular and no immediate relief in sight. Take onions" said Mr. Norton. "Oho furnishes the bulk of this vegetable, The old crop was short in that state and the cold snap which extended over the south has delayed the Texas crop. Some farm CTS in the north and northwest are ac- cused of holding up potatoes and onions These farmers are in good circumstances and may be able to hold their crop, and work it off easy and thus hold up prices The supply is simply short in both po- tatoes, onions and cabbage, and the re- suit is high prices. The wholesaler is up against it now to find stuff to tide him over until the new crop comes in"
 FISH AND OYSTERS SHORT
 The fish and oyster market is rather bare just now. The supply is short; the supply for the next two weeks is not large and after that it is rather doubt full if the consumer will be able to buy everything he wants. w. E. Bailey of the Standard Fish company says the shortage of fish is due to the scarcity of labor on the fishing boats. The fisher men have been offered more money to go into other lines of trade, and many boats lack full crews. Another big factor in the price of seafood is the tremendous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04
Quite Correct
From Judge.

From Judge.
 Dearest he murmured '1'll try and be worthy of you, although I know am not fit to tie your shoe"
 This was perfectly true. His waist measure was 69 inches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

of Troy, and one of the most promi- nent in the early history of the city. She was member of the M E. churcnl- here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

ceeds of the sale. which amounted to s2305 cash. for improvement in the water department of the city.
 Mrs Cornelia owens. until recently resident of Troy died at o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs L.. E. Heath, in Douglas, Ga. Thursday night Her death was caused from paralysis. Mrs. Owens was 72 years old and was the widow of the late Judge Gus Owens. She is sister of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-04

and tighten the merchants gasoline and feed bill. Talk this over with your mer- chant. It may benefit both.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
INFANT IS FORGED X.
 TO SWALLOW POISON
Nine Day Old Child Murdered It Wa
 terbury Crime Committed When sfosiser ssepped fi,s1 floan looGl.


 Waterbury. June 9.--Deputy .Coro- ner John T. Monzani is today conduct ing an investigation into the circum- stances surrounding the death of the nine day old son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher of 634 Bank street. which occurred yesterday. The in- fant was left in bed by it's mother while she stepped into the Kitchen. During her absence some one entered the room and forced the baby to swal- low quantity of poison. An over- dose of the poison was administered and 1t acted as an emetic. a
 In ejecting the fluid the baby was badly burned about the face, neck and arms. Several doctors were called but the child died four hours after swallowing the poison. As far as Is known the only person In the house beside Mrs. Fischer at the time, was her sister Mrs. Philip Cossette, a deaf mute. She turned half filled bottle of poison over to the deputy coroner but was able to give . satisfactory ex- planation of the presence of the pois- on in her room and the use that she had put it to. MT. Fisher says he sals- poets that enemies of his are respon- sible for the poisoning and the death of the infant. '
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
FLAG DAY PROCLAMATION

9.-F'ag IA. a H Hocomb. The follows: Marcus
 
 The . make free and has it battle but for the high which baptized that holy mission in blood faith of  to
  which will in the
 
 sacrifice threat called that
 
 
  that call lag Day.. E s-s eN X Let child all comInonwealth dedicate to play his whether small keep his trys faith and unblernished Given hand seal of the 1t the capitol Hart this eighth  n and t4 1 nmand FREDERICK L. " H. HOLGOMB. <.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
GERMANS ATTACK NEW LINE: <. BRITISH RETAIN ALL GAINS
DEATH LIST IN MINE
 FIRE MAY REACH 200
Force Trapped By Flames and Smolle 2,4OO Feet
 Under Ground.


 Butte. June 9.-one hundred and fifty men are reported dead and no hope is held for the recovery of 200 others trappd under ground by a fire .n the Spectacular copper mine near here early today.
 Out of 425 men in the mine at the time the fire broke out, more than two-thdrds are unaccounted for. Twelve bodiesahave been recovered.
 The fire, which started on the 2,400 foot level. spread quickly, cutting of the escape of men on lower levels. Dense smoke retarded rescue work. Miners from adjoining properties, or dered up from under ground as pre- caution, went to work as rescuing gangs. aiding National Guards who had been called to the scene.
 Warning Of danger came in time to permit men on the upper levels to escape. They immediately formed rescue parties and attempted to go down the shaft to the men believed entombed. The efforts were fruitless and little could be done until the ar rival of bureau of mines safety first cars from Red Lodge and Colorado Springs.
 One hour afterwards it was an- nounced that 213 could be accounted for. S
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
SLACKERS TO BE POSTED SO ;, PUBLIC MAY KNOW THEM
Bulletins to Be Placed in
 Conspicuous Places As Soon As Compilation of
 Cards Is Completed.

7 sf E [ The work of compiling the names of those who rsgistersd last Tuesday as eligible for military service. con- tinues at the offices in City Hall un- der the directiona of the registration board. and although the force is a large one. there remains considerable work to bs done. Mayor Quigley said today that 1t would be late next week before the present undertaking is completed. It will then be neces- sary to rewrite the names for pulp fishing in the newspapers.
 The work Of sitting out the slack CTS will probably be reached next week. Nothing definite has been learned from United States District Attorney Spellacy as to what action will be taken in regard to this class in the city. Mayor Quigley, however, said that the names of slaclxers will be posted in all parts of the city. aa well as through tho medium of tbe press. It Is believed that there are a large number in this city, but there is no way of determining the amount at this date.
 Tonight will be moving night for the aliens who have failed to comply with the order prohibiting any enemy alien from residing within one- hall mile of any factory manufacturing munitions, or any armory.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
ARRIVE IN FRANCE.
Howard Humason and William I,aunl,
 at Wars Door.

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 Howard Humason of Grove Hill and William Lamb of Park Place, New Britain boys. who sailed from New York for France on May PC, have safely arrived in that country, according to information received here. The young men sailed on the Rochambeau and from all indications they enjoyed a voyage void of the perils of the deadly submarine. Mir. Lamb is the son. of Supt. Joseph Lamb of Landers, Frary & Clark and until he reached a decision to serve in the ambulance corps was a student at Syracuse university. MT. Huma- son lis the son of H. B. Humason of Vine street and held responsible position in the office of Landers, Frary & Clark up to the time. of his departure.
 Both young men will drive ann balances for the American Ambu- lance corp at the front. MT. Huma- son Is to have charge of the car do- mated by President Charles F. Smith of Landers, Frary & Clark and MT. Lamb will have charge of the car .do- mated by the Misses Parsons of En- field. The many friends of the young men in this city will appreciate the fact that they, have arrived safely in France.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
CONFIDENCE VOTED IN
 FRENCH GOVERNMENT.
Chamber of Deputies Uphoads Ribot's Hand BIO to 17s-ro Prosecute
 War on U-Boata.

] Paris, June 9--After g two day1 session. during which Admiral La Case, minister of marine. and the con- duct of the navy were under f1rAI especially on account of merchant mA~ rine 1osses, the chamber of deputies voted last night confidence in the government by BIO to IFS. The bulk of the attack centered on the alleged laxity of measures taken to combat submarines.
 Premier Ribot, in defence of the governrment, declared that the sub marine war had surprised the navaes of all the allies. He did not deny the peril and asked for, increased credits tq meet this new form of var fare.
 While the day session was proceed ing in the chamber tho senate adopted . hill revising the budget of the mfn- ister of the navy 90 as to include more ample credits for anti-subma- rine measureA.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
EASTERN ROADS MAKE
 FINAL PLEA ON RATES
Increased Charges Necessary As War Measures, I. c. c.
 Is Informed.

Washington, June 9.-Counse1 for railroads and shippers of. the east presented their final arguments on the proposed 15 per cent. increase in freight ratas before the Interstate Commerce Commission today Each side was allotted only about two hours. Virtually the same rule will apply to argum ents of southern interests to be heard Monday, and the western shippers and roads on Tuesday
 George Stuart Patterson, counsel for the eastern carriers. making the principal argument on their behalf. laid emphasis on the statement of the financial necessities of the carriers were inseparably interwoven with the necessities of the nation.
 ''Qne of the most important lessons of the war;" he said, lis the absolute necessity of railway preparedness as an incident to military preparedness. Food and munitions for the allies must be moved with the utmost ex- pediency to the seaboard.
 Then will come the construction of mo Utilization camps, the installation of aiding and terminal facilities at those camps and the movement of material to and from plants doing such work. Such traffic movement \ must be all moved with the utmost expediency.
 Irrespective of this, track and equipment must be kept to the high. est state of efficiency and repairs ms de promptly, for which the carriers must have the revenues necessary" MT. Patterson said that while the year 1916 had recorded the larEcx earnings In the history of the easterI
 roads the net operating income on tn, property investments showed no more than 6.64 per cent and that the div idends for the year were only 4.33 pe1 cent. or the lowest paid in twelve years.
 Mir. Patterson concluded by reiter- ating the statement of Samuel Rea pIesident of the Pennsylvania road thlet the situation presented menace to the country
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
WOULD Eor CLOSE soHDoGs.
President Sees No Reason For AT
 plying the Brakes.

Bloomington. Ind, June 9.-Pres- ident Wilson is in favor of American colleges and universities continuing their sessions according to 8 tel egram received from him and made public here today. It was a reply to one sent by President Bryan asking the president hts position on the queston of closing the schools of the country. The message reads:
 Tn reply to your telegram would say see no necessity whatever for suspending the sessions of the col- leges and universities and think that such suspension would be very much against the public interest.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
LOAN MADE TO SERBIA

America Opens Purse to Stricken
 Country-Great Britain Gets $75,-
 o00, 900 lfore.
 Washington, June s.-Loans of $3.- 900, 900 to Serbia and $76,0o0,OO0 to Great Britain were made today by the treasury department.
 The Italian war mission held final conferences today with American of- hcials> in closing the business which brought them there. They are sat- isfied that the United States will do everything possible to furnish their country with its chief war necessities money, food and ships.
 The commissioners are lavish in their praise of tho cordial reception given them by President Wilson and government ofhcials. "Your hospital ity was simply wonderful" said En- rico Arlotta. spokesman for the mis- sion. "but 1t was nothing more than we expected from such big and generous country as the United States 19
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
AUTO TAX CHANGED AGAIN
Assessment ol Ono Per Cent on Orig inal selling Price to Be Paid by Owner Now Proposed. x

Washington, Juno S.-The senate finance committee today adopted Son. ator LaFollette's plan for . tax of one per cent. on the original selling price of automobiles to be paid by owners as the basis of new schedule of taxation, in place of the graduated class tax previously agreed upon. The proposed tax on confectionery was wholly abandoned.
 The one per cent tax on automo- hfles will raise much less revenue than estimated under the former plan adopted by the committee from which about $45,00o,0oO was expected.
 Reduction of ten per cent. for each years use up to 50 per cent. is pro- yided.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
TERRORIST l'Pl
Secretary Daniess Dentes VII 6 of Battlesatp Loases -
 Pfot is Af0ot u scaze PsM " " ~

Washington. June 971l1 and widely circu1ated fa1se T1 Of naval battles ana disaao1S American and Entente forcaa N reached the point whore Scr Daniels has conchsded that the result of an organized conal to alarm and distress the Ana6d people. N Today the secretary made sxl(1 nouncements,. sssl3
 The country is being po
 by rumors Of battle and arr
 that are absolutely witIop
 s1ightest foundation in tSut1l
 ports from the commena I
 naval districts telegraxna
 individuals have fornaed mo
 conclusion that there sis. TT
 ganized conspiracy on
 alarm and distress thu p6 %
 the United States.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
WILL, SEND COP TO FRANCE.

New York, June 9.-Vincent As- tor has agreed to maintain the salary of the New York policeman who ts to be selected to go to France wear ing his policeman's uniform and shield as director of an ambulance which the honor legion of the depart ment has provided, it was announced here today by Police Commissioner Woods. He also agreed to defray all the expenses connected with the an- bulance unit.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
KAISER NEAR DEATH
Was in station at Ghent Belgium, While Under Bombazsament By
 Airplanes-Three Officers Killed.

London,. June 3, 12:20 p. n.-Enn- peror William was with Field Marshal Won Hindenburg, Prince Eitel Fried erich. and other members of the Ger man emperor's staff inside the st. Peters station at Ghent, Belgium, when it was .bombarded by Entente allied airmen the other day. accord ing to a despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from 8 Dutch frontier correspondent. The. emper- or's party was unhurt but three army officers nearby were killed.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
AWAKE, CONNECTICUT,
 BUY LIBERTY BONDS
Nutmeg state Urged to Get Up With Band Wagon, By Cotmon of De-

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 Hartford. Juno 9.-.Put Connecti- cut In the nrst rank in per capita Liberty Loan subscriptions.'' is the slogan which the, Connecticut. state Council of Defense Is urging for the final week in the. drive in the cam paign in this state for Liberty bond'' sales.
 Under. direction of the council of national defense, the state. council of defense has put it's organization at titha disposal of the committees in charge of Liberty Bond work in the state. The publicity committed of the council which has a speaking organization throughout. the state, has been direct ed by the council to offer it's seryicea to the Liberty bond and has already written to those interested in the campaign for selling Uncle Sam'a bonds offering. to perform any pos sible service in the work.
 < State pride, members of tho coun- cil believe. added to real American patriotism, will result in a great re- sponse throughout Connecticut in this final drive for Liberty bond sales. The idea of a campaign to put Connect- cut in the second rank in the total amount of bonds bought had it's birth in one sentence of a statement given out by Governor Marcus H. Holcomh this week, in which he said. eff Il appears that Connecticut Is the 1arg- est investor per capita in these bonds we shall hay reason to be proud of our state"
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
Many German Aizmen Killed.

Copeuhagen, June 3, via London. 11:58 a. m-The death notices in the German papers indicate what . ter rible toll the western battle Is taking among German aviators. Scarcely an issue of the Berlin, Hamburg or other papers which circulate among officers. apears without anywhere from two to ten notices of deaths in the flying corps.
 Occasionally there Is a noteworthy ore, like today's announcement of the death of Lieut.. Schaefer, who was mentioned In despatches on Tuesday for bringing down his 3Oth enemy air- plane. Lieut.. Schaefer gained distinc- ton in the ''traveling circus'' of Cap tain Won Ritchtoften and was given command of new lighting squadron On the Flanders front
 Death notices of submarine omcers are as rare as those of flyers are fre- quent. For several weeks none has been noticed in the Berlin and Ham, burg papers, and it is possible that the admiralty has prohibited their publication.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09

Count Moritz Esterhazy, who is af- Inflated with the liberal element element which, under the leadership of Count Julius Andrassy, has been generally credited with anti German tendencies. In an effort last month to reconcile factional difference, Count Tisza offered seat in the cabinet to Count Esterhazy. The offer was re- jected after a conference between the two men.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
CHOOSING SYKES SUCCESSOR.

New Haven, June 9.-The trustees of the Connecticut College for Wom- en located at New Lonoon neio meeting here today. The purpose. 1t was understood was to consider the auestion of successor to President Sykes. whose incumbency of the of flee expired with the close of the roi- lege year. It was stated from the meeting that there was no statement < to give out. zs
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
CONNECTICUT STILL SHORT

New Haven. June 9.-The states quoza for the regular army is still .1,SS0 short. Up till noon today s4s men had been secured of the needed 2.22S. The daily average of accented applications by June 30 is 77. Eff teen men enlisted Friday of whom six came from Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
MEXICAN ENVOY NOT RECALLED Dr. Harris Going Home on Private
 Business, Paper Says.

Berlin, via London. June 9.-The vossische Zeitung denies report that pr. Almarez Harris. the Mexican charge de'affaires, has been recalled. Dr. Harris is returning to Mexico, but the paper says his trip is on prt- vate business and that he will re- turn within three months
 During his absence Mexican affairs will be looked after by the Austrian d'affaires.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
LAST DRIVE FOR LOAN

Investors Must OMer Money aE Rate
 of s1oo, o,ooo, ,ooo . Day-Daay Aver
 age Now 954, 4,ooo;oeo.
 Washington, Juno s.-with only a week left in which to subscribe to the "Lberty Loan subscriptions must come in at the rate of $10O, 900. 900 . day to make up the total of $2,O00,- OO0,O
 The daily average of subscriptions has been only $54.0o0.000. Tho treasury machinery with It's subsidiary federal reserve banks and their thousands of manifestations into the nation's money stores was also work Ing at top speed today to gather in promises of participation in the loan.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-09
REDMoND,s BROTHER KILLED.

Dublin, June g. via London.-An- nouncement was made here today of the death of William H. K. Redmond. member of the house of commons for the east division of Clare. He died from wounds received in action June