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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-20

Immediately I lined up the forward
guns crew with the merchant crew tt
pass ammunition from forward aft
About an hour later fire broke out al
over the ship and 1t became impossi
Bile for the men to pass any more am
munition aft. When I saw such was
the case I happened to be abaft the
n1a1nmast, and called for one of the
guns crew to go forward with me.
reached the bridge, being burned on
the way. The man was unable to
follow. About this time the steering
gear was shot away, and the boat
started to go around In circles.
Coming down off the bridge, I
saw the Captain and the Boatswair,
who were holding the falls ready to
lower the lifeboat. The Captain said
to come and get in the lifeboat, as 1t
was starting to burn I told him to
wait. He said he would hold the boat
as long as possible for me.
Pin Out of Commission.
II then noticed two of the guns
crew in the lifeboat. I ordered them
to get out and come with me. We
went forward and manned the for
ward gun, with which we fired four
shots before the firing pin went out Of
commission.
when the submarine saw our fire
was coming closer she steamed full
speed astern, so that we could not see
her. Then as we could fire no more,
and as the captain called that the life
boat was burning, we got into the
boat. Meanwhile the engines of the
ship had not been stopped and she
was going around in circles, which
she continued to do for about half an
hour after we left
The lifeboat upset when it hit the
water. and two of the merchant crew
were lost. We swan around until we
were able to get to the capsized
boat. turn 1t over, and climb into it,
IT found out afterward that soon
after I went forward. during the fight,
the after guns crew and merchant
crew left in their boat as fire was be-
coming too hot and would have
burned the boat. I also found out
that the first mate Of the ship left
much earlier before any of the other
boats, with three men. leaving the
men who were supposed to go in that
boat.
THE submarine called the boats
alongside and congratulated US, shook
hands with the captain. and told us
that it was the best fight they had
ever seen any merchantmen put UP.
He asked If there were any English
men in the boat I told HIM no.
The Germans treated two men who
had been wounded and returned to
tho other boats. The commander Of
tho submarine said he would have
towed US toward the beach but for
the fact that we had called for as
sistance.
The submarine then left US and
commenced firing again into the Mo-
reni. She finally hit the Moreni's en- i.
CINE room. which stopped the engines.
We then lost sight Of the submarine.
About an hour after the subma-
rine left us we were picked up by
the Spanish steamer Valbanera.
(about a. M, June IL, 1870, who
had received our call for assistance
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-20
COMBINE PROVOST GUARD.

Boston, July 20.-The military and
naval provost guards recently assigned
to mobilization order as soldiers and
sailors while on leave hereafter will
work together, Arrangements have
been made for each guard to be COM
posed Of one military officer and one
naval officer, with joint powers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-20
HARVARD FUND S1.OoO,oOO.

Cambridge, July 2o.-Mem bers OF
the Harvard alumni association al
ready subscribed 100000 toward
the $1o,oO0,oo0 foundation planned
for the university. The Alumni COM
nittee announced today that it was
believed the entire foundation would
be subscribed by the end of next year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-20
TO HOLD OUTING.

The annual outing of the Sim Fein
club will be held at Austin's grove,
Berlin, August 5. The following COM
mittee is making necessary arrange
ments: John L. Ross, chairman;
Robert Murray, John Fitzsimm ons,
James Kelly, Frank Collins. Arthur
F. Conner and Anthony Walsh.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-20
NO "HOLD-UP'' BY UNION MEN.

Boston, July 2O.-A clause ordering
the expulsion of any union member
who attempts to "hold up an en-
ployer for a wage In excess Of the
duration of the war is contained in g.
new wage and working agreement
which has been presented to employ
ers by the Boston Coal Hosting Engi-
neers' Union. The new agreement
calls for a wage increase Of five dol
lars a week.
The Washington times., 1917-09-02
THE BARBER SHOP PICTURE.

In this the little of our nation finds some com
fort Barber Wilson has just finished with Mr.. Coal
way that will keep his head COOL and that will keen
many homes WARM this winter.
few Of the other trusts waiting and wondering
who will be Next" In this day when the nation needs
shaving of part Of the huge profit in advance.
There Is reason why should rob his mother
because she happens to be Ill
There is no better why business man or bust
ness trust should rob his country because it happens to be
at war.
With this idea, however, the distinguished United
States Senate appears not to be in full The Senate
has voted against amendment offered by Mr. johnson
Of California which would have put the load of taxation
where it belongs those who make millions out of the
war and make the money largely by swndlng the Gov
eminent.
The two small pictures this page Uncle Sam flying
70 Germany and the Pope sending his Peace Dove illus
rate the two ideas that the public have in mind
Uncle Sam, we regret to say appears thus far Of
an expert taker than expert flyer He has the the
money the dynamite and make the machines But he
does not seem to get at it.
We ought to be dropping on German soil tens of thou
sands Of peace messages each exploding when lands
The Germans have shown how easily it can be done on
small scale in England separated from Germany by water
We ought to show that it be done big scale with
France starting point and undoubtedly we shall if the
war does not end meanwhile.
The Popes peace message back to report no land
ing place in sight.
And he sent forth dove of the ark But the waters
were on the face of the whole earth"
However the waters did subside and Noah landed with
his family and his animals He started the work of covering
the earth with people once more.
The blood and that cover the earth will dis.
appear in time and will YEARLY begin the reconstruction
Oh civilization
Meanwhile blessed is he who like the Pope works for
pen early and late and all the time.
The Washington times., 1917-09-02
Winifred Blacks Article on Youth
and How War Is MOlding It
An irresponsible Boy and Giddy Girl Made Mature by
Their Obligations of Service
BY Winifred B Ia c (.

" GOD graciousl I've just met
him in the street.-the lad
- in khaki. What a hand.
some fellow he Isl / don't wonder
the girls are crazy about him.
Tall. straight as a dart, fat
backed, square shoulders, trim
waist, tanned face, clear eyes, and
oh, the half -boyish, hah-manly, de-
licious, heart-stirring swagger Of
himl -
And I didn't know him-at al.
Not at ALL
He took of his hat and called
me by name-and still ! didn't
know him. But he showed his
white teeth in a smile-and there
he was-Billy-Be-G ood-to-Him
the son Of my dearest friend.
just Easy-G Going, Light-He
and Cigaretting, But War
Made a Man Of Him.
Why, I've known Billy since he
wore bootees and q knitted cap.
Didn't ! buy him his first pair Of
roller skates7 Why, even went
to see him graduate, and never
smiled q smile or winked q wink
when he stood up there on the plat
form and told his mother and his
aunt, and his grandmother and his
uncle, and all the rest Of US Just
what was going to happen when
"The Dawn Of the New Era"
should break.
"New Eral" What book did he
get that out of? And DAWN
don't believe he knew what the
word meaut-really. I'd have hated
to try to get him up at dawn any
morning in the world, unless had
a pitcher Of good, cold water
handy-the dear, lazy, good-for-
nothing, good-humored, easy
going, isht-headed ehapl
Danee-oh, yes-Billy could
daneel He knew every step the
day Before the band learned to
play the music that went with it.
He could two-step when all the
rest Of US were just learning the
one-step, and as for the fox-trot,
Billy really was q wonder at that.
He could order a dinner, salad,
a light soup, an .entree, . bird,
some cheese and coffee, and just
exactly the right bouquet to 20
with it.
When II came to sending flowers
to a girl, Billy was on his own
ground. He never sent sheaf Of
lilies to q rese-girl in his life.
The Washington times., 1917-09-02

The ukelele, the banjo, the man
dolin-of course, Billy could play
them all-not particularly well. to
be sure. but still he played them.
Always, cigzretting, Billy was
and wrist-watching and cuff hand
kerchiefng-ohl Il made my heart
ache to see him, and to watch his
mother pretend to be proud Of
himl .stI
And here he was this morning
Like thatl
He looked a foot taller and .
foot broader and three feet. big
ger, and somehow-why, he was
ike his fatherl never noticed Il
before. It brought the tears to my
eyes to see, all at once, how like
he was-dear Billy Of the long
ago, Billy Of the high-heart and
the loyalty and the courage. !
never could bear to think of him
when / looked at this Billy before
He's on his way-to France.
And the Painted, Silly Girl
Changed, Also, When Duty
Made Her Serious.
On his way to meet suffering
and priyation, perhaps, and heat
and cold and hunger, and possibly
wounds and maybe death-and to
meet them with q light and sing
ing heart, for he's his fathers son,
after all. He only needed the
chance to show it, and now he's
got the ehanee-and I'm glad for
Billy. Oh. I'm so. glad for himi
He'll live a mans life for q little
while, anyhow, and II he must die,
what a gorious thing it is to die
like a man.
The GIRL haven't seen her yet,
but someone's been telling me
about her, and they say she's diff
ferent, somehow. She's in the
Red Cross, and she's stopped
painting her lips and there's color
In her face, and she's stand
ing straighter and her clothes
seem to fit better. Bless your
heart, girl, you were a woman, too,
all the time, weren't you? What
on earth made you try SO hard to
hide it,
Here's to you, Khaki Billy-to
you and your sweetheart, the new
kind Of girl this war. is already
beginning to make. You've got
my heart and every beat of it. /
hope III be able to dance at your
wedding yet.
Copyright. 1911. BY Newspaper Featur.
service. Inc. Great Britain Rights Rsssrvodl
The Washington times., 1917-09-02

Here is the little boy cruelty tormertng the helpless
creature-the picture that DR.. Morris had in mind.
And in the picture at the top Of this page you in
the lower rghhand corner the struggling mouse held
by string in Natures powerful hand
However, while the picture is striking the comparison
is not accurate.
Man is mouse string struggling against an over
whelming force Man is held it is true by natures
whemng force and controlled thus far Mentally and phy
cally his range is limited.
But today in small way he is natures ruler not her
slave And in centuries to in big and complete way
he viii be absolute dictator Of this earth and the
and the little boy picture will be reversed Nature viii be
the slave and man the ruler
Nature holds men down STILL especially that animal
nature which is within themselves But already may
truly say:
her power choose harness her waterfalls drain her
marshes, and nrigate her deserts.
Mature lightning fash at which my great grandfather
trembed and prosrated himself Is my servant it
es travel lights my house. turns the wheels of my
machinery.
81 the forces of Nature against herself and shall do
with her what please"
There is nothing interesting in the world than the
fact that who originally WAS the artist shows him
in this picture, tiny struggling creature helpless the
little boys mouse becoming more and the ruler Of
this planet
When shall cease he will control it. develop it. and
late be just much master Of this earth and Of the
earth forces and of the power of the he is Of
small engine that he controls
The Washington times., 1917-09-02

Every Sunday publish on this page collection Of
pictures that we hope will interest and women who
read The Sunday Times and be Of to fathers and moth
discussing with their children questions Of the day
The picture the top Of this page illustrates the state
ment of the famous American doctor Robert T. Morris.
Mature is cruel little boy who fsstens string to
the leg Of mouse"
The Washington times., 1917-09-02
AGOod Program for Washington
These Things Plus THE VOTE, Would Make the city
Democracy.

Washington wants many things-hrst Of all, THE
VOTE The little boy half grown gets whatever papa
thinks il best for him When he grows to be man, HE de-
cides
The $4,000 people that live in Washington are now
little boys always waiting learn what papa has decided
Soon unless much mistaken they VIII get the vote
and decide for themselves.
Meanwhile, It Is encouraging to know that able cit
Gems seriously thinking the question Of the vote
and discussing the cys needs For instance we receive
from Mr. julius Peyser President Of the Security Saw
ngs and Commercial Bank interesting suggestions in the
following letter:
To the Editor of the Washington Times, City.
Dear sirI notice that one Of your editorial writer's,
Mr.. David Lawrence has been making several sugges
ons for the beterment Of the citizens Of the District
of Columbia May 1 suggest the following:
(a) Municipal summer camps for children.
(b) More public Fairgrounds.
f (cJ Strict enforcement Of the child labor law.
(d) Strict enforcement of the eight-hour working
law for women.
(e) Minimum wage law for women
III Municipal public baths.
(g) Two-platoon system for the Fire Department
(h) Utilization of Great Falls
Beneficial results would accrue to the people from
the above.
Yours very trnly
JULIUS L PEYSER.
The Washington times., 1917-09-02

Every word Of this letter is perfectly sound There
beautiful wind swept hills Washington cooler the
average than the famous Jersey shore Why does not Govern
ment provide camps for the children public
Playground and the other improvements that Mr. Peys
suggests, and many more?
If this city represents the intelligence, wealth. and
municipal ideas of the Government Of the United States
what has it for being inferior IN ANY WAY to any
city in the United States?
The Washington times., 1917-09-02
Feeble Man Is No Mouse on a
String
String

Man Controls Nature-Not Nature Man. Something About
the Other Pictures on This Page.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
MEMORIAL IS HELD IN PARIS OVER THE
 AMERICANS BODIES

Paris, April 2.-Solemn memorial serv- ices were held today at the American Church of the Holy Trinity for the late Sergt. James R. Mcconnell of Carthage, N C., and Henry E. M. Suckley of Rhine- beck, N. Y, who lost their lives while serving with the French army.
 Mcconnell was member of the Fran co-American aviation corps and was killed last month in an engagement with Ger man aviator. Suckley was commander of the Second American ambulance at Sa- lonil1i and was killed in Macedonia March 26
 The church was crowded with Amer jeans serving France or resident here, there being present William G. Sharp, the American ambassador; Paul Rockwell McConnelrs closest friend 20 American aviators in the training camp; 10 Amer ican aviators in service at the front, half dozen officers of the American military mission to France and representatives of the aviation department of the ministry of war,
 The Rt Rev. c. H. Brent, bishop of the Philippines spoke on the character and devotion of Mcconnell and Suckley. Me Councils body will be buried in the de- vastated zone of the German retreat where it fell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
JEWISH CONGRESS IN
 FAVOR OF A REPUBLIC
Will Fight for Equal Rights for the
 Jewish People

New York, April 1.-The American Jewish congress. organized to obtain equal civil, national and religious rights for the Jews throughout the world will be held at Washington, September 2, unless the administration decides upon an earlier or later date. This decision was reached at a stormy meeting here today of the executive committee of the congress. While sharp differences developed as to the con gress. the opinion was general that the fight for Jewish rights took a long stride forward with the establish men of the new Russian government.
 Delegates to the congress will be elected on or before July 3, subject to the approval of the administrative committee. M. c. Cutler of Providence, the temporary chairman. proposed that fund of $100,000 be raised to defray the expenses of delegates from all parts of the country as well as those of commission which 1t may be decided to send to Europe.
 Editorials in Jewish papers here to- day demandingf a Jewish republic in the Holy Land were approved by speakers of the executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Notice of stockhoIders' Meeting

Notice of Stockholders' Meeting To the Stockholders of Birmingham Rail-
 way, Light and Power Company:
 Please take notice that, pursuant to a call duly made by the board of directors of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, a special meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company will be Held at the office of said company, at 21OO First avenue. in the city of Birming- ham, Ala, on the 18th day of April, 1917, at Il o'clock, in the forenoon of said day, for the following purposes, to-wit:
 l. Consenting to and authorizing the creation and issue of two-year 6 per cent gold notes of said company, limited in aggregate principal amount to 1000, 600; to be dated May 1, 1917, to mature May l., 1919, to bear interest at the rate of s per cent per annum. payable semi-an- nually on the first day of November and the first day of May in each year, and to be redeemable in whole or in part at such prices, at such times and in such manner as may be prescribed in the in denture hereinafter mentioned.
 ?. Consenting to and authorizing the execution of an indenture to a suitable trustee to be designated by the directors of said company. such indenture to be in such form as the directors of said company may determine, prescribing form of said notes and the terms ana condi- tions upon which the aforesaid two-year 6 per cent gold notes shall be issued and held.
 B. Authorizing such acts and the ex- ecution of such instruments and agree ments as the directors may deem con venient or necessary to effect the issue. negotiation and sale of said two-year per cent gold notes.
 4. Transacting any and all other busi- ness which properly may come before said meeting.
 Dated March 26. 1917.
 By order of the board of directors. J. P. ROSS, Secretary. 3-27-4t- tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Million Dollar Fire

Asheville, N. C., April 1.-Fire vir- tually destroyed the United States Leather company tannery plant at old Fort, N. C., today and caused damage estimated at between $750,o00 and s1, ,OOO, ,OOO. The fire started early in the afternoon in the main building of the plant and several nearby dwellings, barns and other build- ing were destroyed. Incendiarsm is sus- pected by officials of the tannery and an investigation will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Dissolution of Partner.hip

The partnership heretofore existing be- tween D. B. Goldstein and I. w. Gold stein, under the style of Goldstein Brothers. at Birmingham, Ala. has, by mutual consent. been dissolved. The as- sets have been taken. over by D. B. Gold stein, who will continue to conduct the business, trading under the style of Gold stein Brothers, D. B. Goldstein, proprie- tor. The said D. B. Goldstein has as- stunned the liabilities of said partnership. Dated this the 2sth day. of February. 1917.
 I. w. GOLDSTEIN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
LEGAL NOTICES

Notice of Stockholders' Meeting
 To whom it may concern: Notice is here- by given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Interstate Casualty company will be held Tuesday morning, April 10, 1917. 10 a. m., at the home office of the company. Clark building, Birming- ham, Ala. HENRY B GRAY,
 Attest: President. ' D. B. LIGHTNER. Secretary
 3-13-4t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
NOTICE TO PLUMBERS

All jOurneymen plumbers and steam filters are requested to call at the of flee of the city plumbing inspector on or before April 10 and secure their 1917 working license and badge as re- quired by ordinance No. 3SO-C. Failure to comply with this ordinance is pun ishable by fine of not exceeding $1OO and imprisonment of not more than six months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Kansas City Patriotic

Kansas City, April 2.-Sixty thousand school children of this city assembled in their several schools at the hour Con eress convened today. pledged allegiance to the nation. and saluted the flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
SMALL TRUCK FARM
 40 ACRES $380

This 40 acres of rich. level valley land is all in cultivation, close to Birmingham, on good roads and near railroad, church and school within. few hundred yards. Rich sandy foam land with clay founda- ton. Call at our office in person and let us take you out to see this place. Easily worth 5000, but will sell to quick buyer for $3S0, and can arrange terms if desired. Do not phone but come to see us. R. c. Heron R. E. Co.,, Inc.
 2o1 Brown Marx Bldg.
 3-29-t1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
WANTED-SALESMEN A Strictly High-G Grade,
 Energetic Salesman

cAn make connection with this company wherein his ability and determination. ,rtlT ho the only limit to his immediate
 narnings and future prospects. Can 1 to 1 today 12ce Empire Bldg. f1-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Attention of property owners Is called to the fact that 1t is unlawful to permit plumbing work to be done on their premises unless the person doing the work has an official city badge and for property Owners' prOtec- tfOn violations should be reported to telephone Main S76S.
 GEORGE B. WARD,
 President City Commission. Age-Herald, April 1-3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Legal Notice

Attorney or law firm looking for the heirs of George P Arthur. please commu- nicate with M. U. Arthur No. 15 Biltmore st., Springfield, Mass. 3-20-3t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
Wife of Judge Alton Parker
 Passes Away in New York

New York, April 2.-Mrs. Alton B. Parker wife of former Judge Parker, democratic candidate for President in 1904, died at her home here today. Mrs. Parker whose maiden name was Mary L. Schoenmaker, was born at Accord IN. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

A Michigan contractor is the inventor of a motor driven riddle which quickly separates gravel or sand into six differ ent sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

TOR SALE-By owner. perfect 30.
 acre tract unimproved in south Bald
 win county; two miles from Mobile bay and 16 miles from Mobile. Price s25 per acre. Will clear. zll ready for the blow. for $1O per acre. Orange. pecan and farm land. Write for full particulars to H. L. Misamore, Fair hope. Ala. 2-14-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
PERSONAL
FOR EXCHANGE
LAND WANTED

WILL pay $1 an acre cash for any land
 in Alabama. Write J-26, care Age-Her-
 aid. 3-21-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
FOUND

NICE second-h hand 5-passenger car, Al shape; must sell at one. Call MT. Nolan, 142s, Monday, between and 10.
 4-3-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
KODAKS

KODAK finishing by mail. Films devei' oped free Lollars Kodak Parlor Lyric Bldg. Birmingham. Ala.
 1-5-ti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

and women to introduce a high-class household article; big prof it's; pleasant work. For particulars write Stewart Merchandising Co.,, fifth and Nebraska ayes, Nashville, Tenn.
 4-1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03

STRAYED-A shorthorn, small brindle COW, no earmarks; s reward if returned
 to 2S19 Avenue F. Miss Sparks. 4-3-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
ONE CENT A WORD'
LOST-STRAYED-STOLEN

RATES-Oue cent . word . Hayf ad.
 taken for less than 25r for first iuser. tfOr. Cash UruAt 1rdee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-03
ONE CENT A WORD
WANTED-AGENTS

RATES-One cent a word a day, ad.
 taken for less than 25c for first fnser- tt0n. t'sSt u,uaf order,