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New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
CAPT. GRACE'S ANNIVERSARY

Yesterday was the twenty-third an- niversary of Capt. T. w. Grace's ap- pointment to the regular police de- partment. For a number of years he was 8 roundsman, and was then pro- noted to a sergeancy and advanced to a captaincy when the late Capt. Patrick Lee was retired July 1, 1909. He Is in charge of headquarters from , i o'clock in the afternoon until mid night and has been in charge of the department as acting chief on several occasions during the absence of Chief William J. Rawlings.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
MUSICIANS SLEEP IN CELLS
Eight Members of Professional Com pany, Unable to Obtain Rooms, Are Guests of Meriden Police.

Mer1den, Feb. 16.-Because of lack of accomm odations elsewhere. eight members of a musical organization of New York which gave a concert here last evening were compelled to seek sleeping quarters at the police station
 The company numbered 80 and all but eight were able to find accommo- dations at the two hotels here The others, after vainly seeking accommo- dations, appealed to the police Chief of Police Bowen said today that h1s guests were the most delighted he had at police headquarters in years
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The first game in the girls basket ball league which consists of the fresh men, juniors, sophomore and the seniors will be played Monday after school dismissal between the freshmen and the sophomores. The next game will be a battle between the seniors and the juniors and will probably take place week from this Monday. Boys will not be allowed to witness the games.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
KNIGHTS TAKE OPENER
Take First Games in Pinocllle Series With Y. M. T. A. & B. Society by Score of 26 to 10.

With Y. M. T. A. & B. Society by
 Score of 26 to 19.
 The "Tabs" pinochle team was sunk without warning by the K. of c. pasteboard experts in the first games of series in Tabs" hall last night. The score was 26 to 19.
 Captain Joseph Donovan was at the wheel of the Tabs ship and did not notice Captain Stephen Lynch's submarine gliding up on the port bow. When within range. Captain Lynch dispatched a torpedo, which exploded just abaft of the Tabs, engine room, creating havoc with the home team.
 Despite the beating, the "Tabs" showed they could take defeat grace fully and the visitors were given a. very pleasant evening. The Tabs" hope to mine the Knights in their next meeting, at K. of c. hall, next Thursday night.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
COAL SHORTAGE INQUIRY.

Columbus, O., Feb. 16.--The Ohio public utilities commission began hearings today on coal shortage sit uation in Ohio railroad representatives are expected to testify that they are unable to get cars unloaded and re- turned to their mines. c. P. Torey, car service superintendent of the Hooking Valley railroad, says that company has many cars loaded which 1t has been unable to get unloaded.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
Free OyercOats,

The live wire" clothing merchants, E. F. Green & Co.,, 250 Asylum street, Hartford, are continually doing seem ingly impossible stunts. Their one cent sale was the talk of the state, and now they are giving away overcoats free. Their advertisement in today's is- sue of the Herald will show how to take advantage of this extraordinary ofrering.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
CAMPAIGN FOR RELIEF FUNDS.

A campaign is soon to be launched by the New Britain Charity Organiza- tion for funds to carry on relief work and a meeting of the finance commit tee will be held next week to discuss plans to start a productive campaign. The work will be in charge of a com- mittee of forty.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
TO TURN OVER MEXICANS.

Washington. Feb. 16.-General Per shing reported to the war department today that twenty-one Mexicans cap- tured by his force while in Mexico and held in connection with the raid on Columbus, N. M., last year will be turned over to the department of justice.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
MEASLES IN SAN JUAN.

San Juan, Feb. 16.-A severe epidemic of measles has broken out in San Juan, 1,7OO cases having been re- ported. Several deaths have occurred.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16

New York, Feb. l6.-The Philadel- pl1ia should by this time be well by in the submarine zone, American line officials believe. The ship had on board, according to their advices, 237 passengers, divided as follows: First class, 61; second class 66 and steer age 110.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
NOW
 PAST DANGER ZONE
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wife, New York; Carrie Sayles, Free port, L. T.; Russell Shanahan and wife, Forest Hills, L. l.; Dr. Arthur w. Stevenson, Newport, R. l.; Miss Ber- nice Shell, Fulton, Mich. c. Steens- lerup, Schenectady, N. Y.; H. Ira binger, Jersey City, N. J.; Remson T. Williams, New York.
 Second Class: Charles Boyle, Daw- son, Yukon Territory; Mrs. Dorothy Conlino and infant, New York; Douglass Randolph Carter, St. Louis; George Eccles, Fresno, Cal; John and Gerald Fitzgerald, Uniontown, Pa; Mrs. K E. Graves, New York; Robert Moulthier, New York; Robert Mo- Bride, New York; J. P. Toomay and wife, Brookline, Mass; Stanley J.. Wheeler and wife, TolSio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

Washinrt-sa-4lEebr ebrnary 17.-A close watch on the situation created in Cuba by the insurrection of the liberals was continued by the state department today, but no further steps were decided on and of- ficial reports indicated no radical devel- opment, either in the plans of the rebels or those of the government. The rebels still hold Santiago and Camaguey and minor successes in small towns and in country nearby were reported. The gov- ernment troops. 1t was said, were nov ing steadily towards the occupied dis tricts and reports from Havana indI- cated President Menocars call for volun- teers was being answered by many of the better classes.
 Both the state department and the navy are using every facility to gather infor- nation from which. close analysis of the facts may be made. It was declared that unless made necessary by develop ments. no steps toward interference by the United States would be taken until the reports asked for had been studied.
 American business interests let 1t be known to state department officials today that they would welcome the sending of a commission to Cuba to review the cleo ton returns, but there appeared little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
DIRECTORS OF CIVIC
 :. ORGAN|ZAT|ON BUSY

The location of furniture factory, the completion of the lists of standing work ing committees, reduced freight rates to the Warrior river, and the launching of a big membership campaign were among the matters discussed at the regular meeting of the board of directors of the Birmingham Civic assoication, held yes- terday afternoon in the rooms of the as sociation in the Jefferson County bank building. Practically all the members were present. Among the features was an address by w. c. Hollister, of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce. Detroit who, in an interesting and instructive address, told of the activities of the De- troit chamber, and made a comparison with the possibilities of the new civic or ganization here.
 In reference to the location of a furni- ture factory, M. B. Young, president of the Dixie Table and Manufacturing com pany of Atlanta, was present He stated that he was in the city with 8 view of locating plant here. His concern manu- factures high grade mission furniture and parlor furnishings He said the pro- posed plant would employ about 200 skilled mechanics and that a site equivalent to 200 by TOO feet would be necessary. MT. Young, who is the guest of the associa- tion, will be here several days, and a com mittee, headed by w. O. Broyles, will show him manufacturing sites in and around the city.
 A committee composed of Capt. Frank S. White G. R. Harsh, w. o. Broyles, w. E. Butler and Arnold Masberg was ap- pointed to meet and confer with group of eastern capitalists who will arrive in the city Monday for the purpose of in vestigating transportation conditions
 Chairman G. H. Harsh reported that the petition to be filed with the Alabama public service commission in reference to cheaper rates to the Warrior river other II1cnr0ers -of end tba.t.-h -haS and the appear before the commission and discuss the matter with them.
 Among the other questions discussed was the advisability of serving a noon dav lunch at the club headquarters. the auto mobile show and Fashion Week, and inc launching of a big campaign for new members with an expert in charge. The directors left these matters until tha next meeting.
 Owing to the fact that a number of important committees are not quite ready With their reports there will be no meet ing of the association tomorrow night and all matters pending will be carried over until the following week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
NEGRO ARRESTED
 AS H|GHWAyMAN

Will Johnson, a negro, was arresred about 1:30 o'clock this morning by De- tectives Moser, Brown and Cartwright on charge of murder. The detectives allege that Johnson is the negro high wayman who has been terrorizing the were struck in the head with a hammer or some other heavy blunt instrument.
 charge of murder was placed against him and he was lodged in the city Jan. He is charged with the murder of Julius Johnson, the negro coal man who was killed while driving his horse and wagon through Alley G, between Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets on Thursday night. No one was permitted to see the arrested negro.
 Archie and Arthur Campbell, two ne- groes, were arrested a short time later by the same detectives and lodged in the city jail on charges of burglary and grand larceny. The detectives would not state what specific charge they had against the two negroes, but it is believed they are held in connection with VIII Johnson.
 At an early hour this morning, me detectives were still out in the city and other arrests are momentarily expected.
 Provided Johnson is the negro wanted for the seven hold ups and three murders during the early hours of the night in the city's most populated residence sec- tions citizens of the community will be greatly relieved. Other developments in the case will probably be recorded today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

liberal troops. who have given guar antees that it will not be damaged. It Is intimated that the Menocal broth CTS may be held until President Men ocal offers satisfactory settlement of the present political differences.
 The agreement signed yesterday by Commander Knox of the United States gunboat Petrel and Major I.oret de Mola was not ratified by the com mander of the United States fleet and the military governor will take meas ures to prevent the entrance of gov 'ernment vessels into the horbor here The entrance to the harbor will be mined and other means will be taken to keep out government ships.
 A dispatch from Santiago de Cuba dated February Is, said that Maio, Loret de Mola, the military goyerno, or the province, and Commander Knox Of the Petrel had reached an agree ment to keep the harbor of Santiagc open. The agreement provided that if the commander of the American fleet agreed, the Petrel would prevent the entrance of Cuban warshfps into the harbor, provided that the harbor was not mined and the channel left open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
TYLER TO SPEAK TO
 MEN AGAIN TONIGHT
Noted Lecturer and Evangelist to Be Heard at the Jefferson
 Theatre

John Tyler of New York, the fa- nous convert of the Jerry McAuley mission, will address a mass meeting
 of men at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock. One thou sand men heard him last Sunday when he told the story of his remarkable
 life.
 He is a direct descendant of Presi- dent Tyler and man of striking ap- pearance and personality. Too much money and too much whisky were his undoing and he became a world wan
 derer and tramped and beat his way
 about for 30 years, seeing nearly ev-
 cry country in the world. Finally eight years ago, he was converted and has since been a wonderful power in converting fallen men to faith in God He spoke with great effect to the
 boys at the Alabama Boys Industrial home at East Lake yesterday. At sthe close of his address a very large num-
 Der of the boys promised never to drink liquor or smoke cigarettes.
 The meeting at the Jefferson today will be under the joint auspices of the
 Young Mems Christian association and
 the Gideon band. It will be for men
 only and free. MT. Tyler's subject will be Toward Sodom."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
 TOATTEND SERVICES

Woodlawn commandery No. 31, Knights Templar, will attend services this morn ing at the Methodist church, Woodlawn. at Il o'clock. The grand prelate of the grand commandery, Dr. J. w. Johnson. presiding elder of the Birmingham dis trict, will conduct the services. All Knights Tenplar in the district are in- vited to attend the service. Full uniform except sword will be worn.
 The following invitations have been sent out:
 Woodlawn Commandery No. s1, K. T.
 Woodlawn, Ala, February 12. 1917 Dear Frater-You are earnestly reouest- ed to attend our first Knights Templar divine service, conducted by Grand Prel- ate Sir Knight J. w. Johnson. at inc First Methodist church, Woodlawn. Sun day morning at Il o'clock, February IS. 1917.
 Sir Knights will assemble at 10 a. m Woodlawn Masonic temple, with full uni. form except sword.
 Fraters of Cyrene oommandery are sne- cially and cordially invited to join us on this occasion. Cordially yours
 GEORGE w. HAYS, E. q
 JOHN A. M M'CARTNEY, Recorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

refuge at Bar Harbor, Me. On board the steamer was gold shipped by the. Guaranty Trust company and the Ma tional City bank of New York to bank CTS in London and Paris. and these banks libeled the vessel, claiming damages of s2.S00.0o0 because of the failure to deliver the consignment In November. 1914. United States mar shal took possession of the steamer, which was brought to Boston, where she has since been tied up.
 When Count Bernstorff was given his passports the libellants sought pro- tection of the vessel from damage by the crew, with the result that Uni- ted States Marshal John J. Mitchell took physical possession of the ship, putting the German captain and crew ashore. It was then found that the ma chinery had been tempered with, mak ing it impossible to navigate the ves- sel until many and expensive repairs had been made.
 The court did not indicate whether any action for contempt would be taken against Captain Polack or Chief Engineer Sigmund Bierans, who was instrusted with the work of rendering the machin- cry of the Kronprizessin Cecilie inopera- tive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

It was 8 tense moment when the witness was asked the name of this official. He hesitated and then, turn ing to the court made this plea
 Your honor. I am an officer of the German navy, and if I should have to disclose the name of the gentle man in this hearing might be tried for treason when I went home to Ger many. I wish you would not oblige me to answer that question"
 Judge James M. Morton, Jr., con- ferred privately with counsel for the libellants and the owners of the Kron- prinzessin Cecilie for few minutes and then announced as the attorneys for the plaintiffs were not disposed to press the point, the court would not insist upon an answer as no good pur- pose would be served thereby and par ticularly as the reply might be of mo- mentous importance to the witness.
 WHY SHIP WAS LIBELED
 The Kronprinzessin Cecilie was bound from New York for Plymouth and Cherbourg when her commander was warned that war had been de- clared. He turned back and found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

been passed bacA With more expected. food in 24 hours, some having been for AS hours without food, as during this time the British guns had cut off all supplies from behind the lines. The prisoners virtually all were Prussians and the first request made was for food.
 The British troops easily attained the first objectives. Then they continued to go forward just south of Miraumont in an effort to gain entire control of all the higher ground. The first fog in five weeks interfered with the artillery but tonight the fighting was still in progress. British airplanes ventured boldly into the fog banks, but could see nothing by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
EQUAL SUFFRAG|STS PLEASED WITH WORK DURING PAST WEEK Believe Meeting of Ass0cia- ton and the School Have Advanced Cause CROWDS GATHERED AT MEETINGS ON STREETS Suffrage Week and Accompanying Campaign Came to Close Last
 Night-Mrs. Gotham Was
 Principal Speaker
By WINNIE FREEMAN

By WINNIE FfkEEfnlAN
 Whether or not the women of
 Alabama are ever accorded the
 much contested vote they have had
 their day.
 For one entire week equal suf-
 frage has held sway in Birming-
 ham; suffrage slogans have float
 ed from downtown lamp POstsj
 sebalIots for both" banners have
 waved their challenge in every
 conceivable place, expert women
 sneakers have Haunted their
 knowledge in the face of the dear
 public at mass meetings and from
 downtown street corners; and the
 word "suffrageo has resounded
 throughout the city from end to
 end.
 And the suffragists rejoice.
 They believe that Alabama has made a. great step forward during the past week.
 They believe that persons who have been staunch antis have been taught the ~~--' the fold of the believer.
 THINK CAUSE ADVANCED They believe that Alabama men have heen taught to see Alabama women in a new light, and they believe that from out the shadow of oppression the Ala bama woman is coming into her own. and that the activities of the past week have done much to bring about the once-con- suffrage. -essible-the privilege of equal Suffrage week, with its accvrr.r,---- campaign came to a close last night With speaking on the downtown corners by the three prominent suffragists who have been conducting the suffrage school and ty local suffragists.
 Despite the rather chilling blasts that blew around the First National bank corner, and t.e corner of Nineteenth street and Second avenue, several hun dred people gathered at each place to hear the cause of suffrage expounded.
 MRS. COTNAM SPEAKS
 Mrs. c. T. Gotham of Arkansas, gen. erally acknowledged to be among the leading women speakers of the world, held a. big crowd at the Nineteenth street corner, while Miss Doughty and Mrs Wilson were speaking at the firsI Na' tional bank.
 There may have been curiosity seekers in the crowd, but if there were they must have felt lonesome when constant rounds of applause greeted one assertion after another coming from the mouth o1 Mrs Gotham and the other speakers. Among the local suffragists who spoke were Mrs. Julius Bonelli, Miss Nell Free man, Miss Yam Nette of the University of Alabama, and Commissioner Arlie Barber.
 The speakers made their addresses from automobiles, draped with the suffrage vel low, and wore the ''Votes For Women StreamerS.
 Yesterday afternoon, Miss Newcombe leading lady playing with Robert Ede- son at the Jefferson, spoke to the ~--e frage school. Sessions of the school were held both yesterday morning and yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
CHEMICAL SOCIETY
 OF STATE TO MEET

The regular meeting of the Alabama section of the American Chemical society will be held at the Southern club at & o'clock next Saturday night. Dr. B. R. Ross of Auburn, state chemist will make report of the recent meeting of the official agricultural chemists Dr. H. B. battie of Battle Laboratory of Mont gomery, will read a paper on .swastas ;,
 William H. Beers, Jr, secretary and treasurer of the Alabama section an- nounces that the usual dinner will be held at the club prior to the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Local Data
Q. D. Street to Lecture
 at the Masonic Temple

ohVer D. Street of Guntersville will ,naAe n address this afternoon at the M Masohic temple before the Pythagoras cup on 'is Symbolism of the Entered Apprenalce i,, nr,e Aegree." MT. Street is active tp th Nasolo stsaa;. ~>yl1 and is a member of indsa ina 'o,s af aIs ha heaurSsmittee of the grand Freem I a sorry ana He is student of formed on inc taa cfrticularly well in- All master Masons aresn aIia precepts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
SPECIAL SERVICE
 FOR BOY SCOUTS

The Boy Scouts of East Lake and Woodlawn district will attend the service at the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church tonight and they will be addressed by the pastor, Dr. c. Ross Baker. The entire lower floor of the auditorium has been reserved for the scouts and it is ex- pected that at least 300 to 400 will be in attendance. A special musical pro- gramme has been prepared for the occa- sion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
ScOutmasters tn Meet

The Birmingham Boy Scout masters will meet tomorrow night at the council chamber in the city hall to discuss plans for raising the membership of the scouts to 2000.
 The masters will consider, doubtless the matter of selecting successor to Dr. Elwyn Ballard, who is in charge of the work in Birmingham. who has resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
GERMAN CAPTAIN HADSHZPDAMAGED
 ON HIGH ORDERS
Officer of Big Liner Held in Boston on Libel Pro ceedings Tells Court He Received Command to Disable Vessel From Man Represent ing Teut0nic Embassy at Washing
 ton-Begs Not to Be Made 1
 to Give Name

roer rcs prneesn Cecie. under disabled
 
 Captain Charles testified in the Unt district couf that his nan go q 5 tnre Germany were counsel IbeHans Capaln render his vessel un official embassy at Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Cuban Rebels Capture Two BTOtneTS OJ Hso Drosidpnt And They Are in SanHdqfo5 Q

Santiago de Cuba, February IT. When liberal forces took possession of the sugar mill at Pama Soriano, owned by President Menocal, today they captured two brothers of the President. The Menocal brothers will be, brought here for safekeeping.
 The mill was abandoned by govern ment forces and is now in control of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Another Splendid Victory ODer Turks on Tigris RiDer IS Reported from London
 War Office -M any
 Prisoners Taken

London February 1Brtish troops today captured Ger positions front of and half miles, penetrating the German defense distance of about 1000 yards and coming within close of Petit Mraumont which lies northeast of Grandcourt the Ancre front in France
 Another important German position was carried along front of about 1000 yards according the official from headquarters tonight
 London February 1Severa important gains against the Turks Tn Mesopoama recorded in the official report public tonight In addition to forcing the Turks on the Hgris river, the British captured 1895 prisoners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18

which to direct gun fire.
 One of the most daring incidents of the days operations came toward the close of the preliminary bombardment when an artillery officer crawled out of the trenches with a telephone, stationed h'mself forward in a shell hole and calm iy directed the fire which cut the Ger man barbed wire to pieces. An English sergeant, losing his way, was captured and was being escorted back by two uer- mans when the British barrage crept LID 10 them The captors fled and the sergeant returned to his own lines di- fectly through the curtain of fire He was wounded badly, but managed to reach "a dressing station unaided where he was able to give valuable information concerning the German positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-18
Card of TbanL.

We wish to thank our many friends for the many kindnesses extended us in our recent bereavement and for the many beautiful floral offerings. MRS. P. J. THORNTON AND FAMILY MRS. J. w. B. CHAMBERS, MRS. A. J. KENNEDY, MRS. WALTER V. GLAZE, WILLIAM P. THORNTON.