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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02

Boston Bank Sfatement.-Thew weekly
report OF the Boston banks disclosed a
decrease Of $l,72i 900 in loans and dis
counts. Cash increased s754,00O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Object to Forced Sale

If the notes were financed by an is
sue of bonds the company, it is pointed
out by the directors, would be required
by the laws of Massachusetts and Con-
necticut to authorize mortgage suf-
ficient in size to pay Off the notes, but
in addition would have 10 provide for
the future issue Of bonds to take up
S1S7,Sl0.79l of obligations now out
standing, or a total of S232,Sl0,79l.
Objection is raised 10 a forced sale
of the Boston & Maine. the trolleys
and any other property not necessary
for the operation of the New Haven
proper and its supplementary steam
boat lines as means of paying off
the notes on the ground that they
would have to be disposed Of at a great
sacrifice if sold between now and next
April. These properties have book
value of Sl50,933,98
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02

Bank Clcarlngs.-Thc days clearings
at New York and other cities:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Urge New Haven
Stockholders to
Avoid Bond Issue
Offering of Preferred Stock,
Directors Say, Meets
Roads Needs

Directors Of the New York, New
Haven e. Hartford Railroad issued
statement yesterday urging upon stock
holders the necessity Of approving the
proposed issue of $45,000,000 new
per cent preferred stock to raise funds
to pay off like amount of 8 per cent
notes which fall due April 10, 1913.
Howard Elliott, chairman of the COM
mittee on intercorporatc relations OF
the New Haven. explained that this
form of financing is preferable at tins
time 10 bond issue or an extension
OF the notes.
The proposed stock issue will be
voted upon at a special meeting to be
held following the annual meeting Of
shareholders in New Haven on October
"a. The directors in their statement
said:
"A preferred stock issue offers the
soundest method Of finance. IL allows
every stakeholder TO subscribe, but
compels no one to do so. II will make
the stock and indebtedness substan-
TALLY equal in amount and so strength
en- the company's credit. It will lift
the burden of short term notes which
each year has meant refunding and
substitute a preferred stock which
can be called when the company IS
able to sell some Of its assets.
THE company Is now paying more
than 7 per cent in interest and dis
counts on it's short term notes; it can
as easily earn and pay per cent divl-
dends on S45000.000 OF preferred stock.
with the great advantage of not being
rcGuired 70 make renewals every YEAR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02
Day.

Silver.-Bars in London, 4S1.d, down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-02

ub-Treasury. - New York banks
gained from the Sub-Treasury s206,O00.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

Mr.. Jesse Brown, of Hickory
7at, Miss, nephew of Mr.. W. A
Crown, of this place, arrived last
week. Mr.. Brown will have charge
# J. G. Vaughan & Sons gin al
Detroit during the cotton season.
The Christian congregation Al
Elm Grove have purchased a lot 2t
X50 for their new church building
Work began Monday morning and is
in charge of Mr. Thomas Lavell.
Mr.. Jane Clyde Fortner. sor
of Mr.. James Fortner, and Miss Fan
ME Johnson, two popular young peo-
pie of the Oak Grove vicinity, were
married at the home of the bride
ut Z o'clock Saturday night, Rev. L.
P Fleming officiating.
DR.. L. J. Lindsey has received a
call from President Wilson to serve
as surgeon in the army. His rank
will be that Of first lieutenant and
he will probably be called to Fort
Il0lethorpe, Ca, within the next few
days.
Tho two-year-old son of Mr.. O.
a. Higgins, Of the 18th district, got
Aa feet and hands very badly burned
oac day lately by stepping on some
reoulderiag cmbers of a fire that
Fad been made at a sorghum mill
Tor cooking sorghum.
Mr.. James Camp and Miss Mary
Lee Cole, both Of The Leigh's Chapcl
vicinity were married in the church
there on Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock, the ceremony being perform
ed by Esq J. Lauderdale Richard
son.
Mr.. r. X. Mcbride is building a
new 30x40 barn on his place four
miles northwest of the city. Mr.. Lee
roy Dawson is also building large
new barn on his place near Pisgah
There has been more improvements
and building on farm premises in
this county during the present year
than for many years past and much
more work Of that kind is in prospect
Notwithstanding war conditions.
Miss Myrtle Murphy entertained
with an enjoyable dancing party at
her home on Maple street on Thurs
day evening to honor the young men
of the draft who left the day fol
lowing for Camp Gordon, Ga. There
we're about nine couples present who
njoycd dancing until seasonable
hour. Music was furnished by a
Memphis band and cheese, ham and
pimento sandwiches were served.
Miss Leila Yarbrough, of Mason, was
an out-of town guest.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
LOCAL NEWS

Mr. R. G. Ralph has installed
grist mill at Chapel Hill.
Don't forget the Leader want col
umn if you have anything to sell Of
if you want to buy anything
Mr.. w. A. Brown, Jr., who haC
been confined to his bed with an at
tack of fever for four weeks, was
able to be up town Saturday.
Mr. Claud Simonton is making
some improvements in the way Of
decorations on the intel Tor at the
house Of Rev. I. L. Hancock.
Willie, the three year-old son Of
] Price Braddock, has been suffering
from an attack Of diphtheria for the
past several days.
Mr. A. j. Baskin. Of the Hazel
Grove neighborhood, is having a new
room added to his house and will al
50 have it newly painted and paper
The friends Of Mr.. Babe Max, Of
the Garland neighborhood who was
confined to his bed last week on ac-
count of illness, will be glad to learn
that he is now improving.
Malcolm Wiley, son Of Mr.. Ever
EFT Wiley, who lives two miles south
of the city, has been confined to
his bed for more than two weeks
with an attack of continued fever.
Mr.. Ira Willard and Miss Lucy
Wright, both Of the Phelan vicinity,
were married at the home of Esq.
J. H. Massey on Thursday night, that
justice officiating.
Mr.. w. G. Steed andY family are
occupying rooms at the homo of Mrs
Edwin Paine on Maple street. Mr.
Steed is now with the firm Of W. H..
Bailey.
Mr.. James Martin died at his
home near Detroit Friday night, al.
ter an illness of several months and
was buried at Elm Grove Saturday
afternoon at o'clock. Mr.. Martin
was member of the Christian
Church. was So year of age and is
survived by his wife and several
children.
Mr.. H. H. Robson attended the
meeting of the board Of trustees Of
the Memphis Presbytery at the home
of Rev. r. w. Carson, of Rosemark,
Thursday. This body is vested with
the duty of educating and supporting
young ministers while studying and
have taken care of IL since its organ
ization, % years ago.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
TO THE QUARTERLY
COUNTY COURT

We, the undersigned members OF
the Board of Workhouse Commission
ers beg to report to you as follows;
In the limited time which has elaps-
ed since our induction into office in
August last, we have faithfully en-
deavored to use all the economy pos
sible in managing the workhouse af-
fairs.
From our experience and observa-
ton Of the workings of the present
work-house system of having only the
county Jail as the workhouse we are
very much impressed with the injus-
tice to the country districts of this
system which almost entirely de-
prives these districts Of any benefit
to be derived from the labor of the
prisoners on the public roads, while
each district must bear its ratable
part Of the expenses of maintaining
the prisoners, civil and road district
No. | getting the benefit of their la
Dor on the public roaas therein.
We earnestly recommend that you
take action at the present term Of
your court looking to installing por-
table worShouse system which will
enable the country districts to get at
least some return in the way of labor
by the prisoners on their roads for
the money wrung from them by tax
alton which is expended for clothing.
guard hire, board bills, etc., for the
prisoners while IN confinement
In addition to the promptings of a
sense of justice to the whole people of
the county, we are moved to raise
these questions at the present time
because of the fact that there will be
an election of magistrates throughout
thu entire county at no distant date
when the voters can, and no doubt
will, determine by their ballots wheth
er they desire a continuance of the
present, to a large majority Of them
unjust system, or whether they de-
mand such change as will give the
various districts at least some bene-
fit from the labor of the workhouse
prisoners on the public roads of their
districts.
September %, 1917
VIM. MURRAY,
w. L. NELMS.
T. j. LAWRENCE,
Members Board of Workhouse Com
missioners.
am, and have been all along in
favor Of the adoption of workhouse
system which would be more equit-
oble to the whole people of the fcoun-
~ than the plan which has been pur-
7ued ever since the passage Of the |
present workhouse law in 1891. and |
ioin in the recommendation that the
Court take action at the October
term.
S. E. STEPHENSON,
Chairman Workhouse Board.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
TENDER 20, 1917.
VIM. MURRAY,
w. L. NELMS.
T. j. LAWRENCE,
PERSONAL PROPERTY SALE

AS executor of the estate Of Z. P
Hall, deceased. / will sell a = the home
Of Mrs. James /. Hall, Oh Monday
0ctiber /, 1917, his personal proper
ty, consisting Of horses, srules, hogs
farming tools, etc. Terms made
known on day of sale.
DOW F. w. HILL.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
BROOM FACTORY

I have a broom factoru at my home
near w. P. Simonton & Bros. store
and am prepared to make good
brooms for all who will furnish me
with the broom straw for making
same.
Il Il. BLASENGAME
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27

Misses Ruth Mccullough and Ada
Mcor eft the, first Of the week for
the West Tennessee Normal School
to resume their studies there.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-09-27
EXECUTORS NOTICE

Having qualified as the executor
Of the will of e. P. Hall, deceased
! hereby notify all parties holding
claims against the estate Of said &.
P. Hall to file the same with ME
duly authenticated, in the time pre-
scribed by law and all those indebt-
ed to said estate are notified TO
come forward and settle same with
me-
u III IxTYT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
HIGHWAY SCOUTS
 GUESTS AT LUNCH
Scouts to Make Report on Proposed Routes in the
 Near Future

The Bankhead highway scouts were guests at a luncheon at the Civic as- soeiatien yesterday at noon, when they were entertained by MT. and Mrs. J, Asa Rountree, At the luncheon it was announced that the scouts had com pleted their tour and would return to their homes, They will make final report to President Plowman, which will be made public.
 Upon making public the report, 50 days will be allowed for protests of any sections along the proposed routes and in case no contests are filed, the route designated by the scouts will stand as the official route for the Bankhead national highway.
 In the trip from Atlanta to Birming : ham and then to Memphis and back, the party traversed 1867 miles, aside from disposing of eight banquets and four hafbecues. The trip began OH August IA and ended August 22, the party reaching Birmingham at l:30 o'clock yesterday morning.
 The party, which disbanded here yes- terday and departed for their homes, was composed of Col T. S. Plowman, president W. M. Riggs and Prof, Hayes Houston, Clemson, s. C.; A. A. Camp, Binder, Ga. Morris o. Eldridge, government engineer Washington; B, K Durham, Doug1assville Ga; c. w. Troy, Tupelo, Miss; Marvin Pierce, Pierce's Mill; c. E. and Barney lrelan, J. A, Steels, Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
FINE PROGRAMME COMMUNITY SING"
 AT CAPITOL PARK

Constant Improvement in the pro- gramme of the community sings at Cap itol park on Sunday afternoons has cauac2 widespread comment and in dications point to next Sundays sing as being the best yet given.
 Among the features on the pro- gramme will be three numbers by the newly organized Philharmonic er- chestra, under the direction of Philip Memoli, a solo, q Hear the Voice of Jesus Say" by Mrs. Eugene Holmes, one of Birmingham's leading dramatic sopranos, trombone solo Palms" by J. Hebblen, and two selections by a group of expert ukulele players. The ukulele features are being arranged by Abe Williams.
 The last two Sundays have been de- voted to instrumental programmes, but little opportunity being given for sing ing by the audience. Next Sunday lhe order will be changed and the audience will be expected to sing "Doxology," America" Annie Laurie Work for the Night Is Coming" "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean," and Goodnight, Ladies'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
HObB|E TELLS OF
 FOOD CONSERVATION
Expert Explains Food Pro- duction and Control to
 Alabama Merchants

John H. Frye chairman of the execu- bureau, presided yesterday at lunch con given in honor of Richard M. Hobbte. food administrator for Alabama under Herbert c. Hoover. Other guests were members of the executive committee and the secretary of the bureau.
 MT. Hobbie made brief speech follow ing the luncheon, outlining the work of the food administrator, and suggested to the bureau what they could do to aid him in handling this great problem for the state. You people can take in all of north Alabama and help us wonder fully" stated MT. Hobbie.
 T don't know just what kind of an organization you have here. but I do know that you have done some great work, as I have heard and seen the result of your efforts. and I believe that you could handle north Alabama in quite an acceptable manner" stated MT. Hob. bic.
 Members of the committee asked Mir Hobbie some pointed questions anent food control, speculation, transportati tion and various other subjects to which he made fitting response. Those present at the luncheon were: Murray Brown, John Il. Frye, Emmet A. Jones, Victor Gage J. D. Moore, Robert Jemison, Jr., Rich ard M. Hobbie, o. L. Bum. J. Chan line Hodges, B. Wilkerson. w. D. Wood, James J. Smith and T. P. Hay Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
COUNTY DIVISION
 HAS FULL QUOTA

The exemption board for the third county division summoned 15O more men to report yesterday for examina- tion. Of this number 6S failed to report, 9l were passed by the physicians and claimed no exemptions; 26 were passed and claimed exemption, and 25 were re- jected because of physical defects. Those who did not report for examination will be reported to the government as slack CTS" With the 31 that filed no claims, the third of the quota for the county that must be sent off September ?, were secured without claims.
 Another 15O men have been summoned to appear today and from these the of deers expect to get their full quota, which is 300 men.
 One negro, Junius Brown, was lodged In the county jail yesterday by the board on charge of attempting to evade the draft law. The negro saw his name published in the list of "slackers' and appeared before the board in reference to it. When questioned by the board physician began to examine him he de- veloped a case of deafness. The longer he was examined the deafer he became, until he could hardly hear anything at all, A deputy was called and the negro taken to jail He was kept in confine- ment about three hours and when he was released he showed a remarkable improvement in his hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
ECHOES OF COTTON
 OIL SUIT ARE HEARD
Mississippi's Attorneys Here Yester- day Getting Dispositions in Famous
 Suit Brought in That State

An echo of Mississppi,s trust busting efforts through it's attorney general, Ross Collins and Lamar F. Easterling, Jack son attorney and former assistaot at torney general of the state, was heard in Birmingham yesterday and the day before when these legal representatives of the state of Mississippi, were in Bir- mingham securing depositions in the fla nous oil mill case, known as the Sons of Plato" case, wherein the state alleged that oil mills in the state eonnived to raise the price of cotton seed products.
 William H. Watkins, representing the Buckeye mills in Mississippi, and Proctor & Gamble and R. L. Dent, representing the American Cotton Oil company and the Southern Cotton Oil company, were also in the city as attorneys for the defendant companies. The testimony taken in Birmingham was from McGhee Porter former manager of a Buckeye mill, which is alleged to have been one of the supposed trust.
 The suit involved many of the Missis- sippi cotton oil mills and has been in the courts for sometime. It was the be- lief of the state that these companies had arranged prices on cotton seed and their products to suit themselves, and upon complaint suit was entered to dis solve the Sons of Plato" the organ ization under which the price control was alleged to have operated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
At Loew's Biiou

An overflowing audience greeted the performance at Loew's Bijou last night when the new bill was presented. Every act was given a gcS4rous re- ception and many curtain calls were insisted upon.
 James Livingston opened the four acts of vaudeville and gave several selections on a flute, which were well received warmly. He preceded Piotti, who began his attractive act with new song, later giving Irish, Italian and other impersonations, closing with new war song, which brought down the house.
 Hickey and Cooper scored a hit with dance and song and cornet solo, with piano accompaniment Bebb and Rob- ertson gave school act of humorous turn, with touches of satire. The girl did the prize taking dancing of the evening.
 The wonderfully perfected drill ex- ercises of a company of mutes, and other war scenes, with current topics of interest on other activities made Ioew's news pictures more interesting than usual. "The Guardian" featuring Carlyle Blackwell, was even above the high standard of the splendid pictures shown at the bijou. It closed the pleas ing bill the Biiou management is of fering the public this week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
AMnWs@mn@mGs
At the Lyric

The bill at the Lyric for the last half of the week offers a pleasing pro- gramme of varied vaudeville. The acts are far above the average and on the whole make one of the strongest bills that has been presented this season.
 The usual news pictures were shown depicting interesting scenes of the preparation for war in the United States and sceens from the battle fields of Europe The Skatelles opened the bill with one of the best skating acts that has been in Birmingham this season. They not only skate, but dance and sing unusually well, and won great favor with the audience
 The Burlington four put up a good satire on country life, as it is Sup posed" to be. They made a hit with their Hawaiian music. Their voices blend we'll and their comedy is clever
 The feature act of the bill was MT and Mrs. Melbourne, presenting a com edy sketch of more than usual merit The lines abound in humor and the excellent acting of the talented couple makes them all the more enjoyable.
 Edward George, a juggling nut whose chief asset is nerve, kept the audience amused every minute he was on the stage. Marie Lo and company presented reproductions of the worlds porcelain masterpieces, which were very artistic. The bill is thoroughly pleasing throughout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
Scale Paid For Mining Coal Now
 Said to Be Chief Bone Of Contention Recognition Union and EhHO Day Take Back Seat Miners Con- tend That Pratt Seam Not Fair to 90 Per Cent of the
 District-WiIsOn Declines to Talk

90 per cent of the commercial coal production.
 The above is the startling develop ment, as unofficial1y reported, of the first days work of William B. Wilson, federal Secretary of Labor, who is at tempting to reconcile operators and miners to the end that no strike be declared in the Alabama coal fields.
 PRICE CHANGES SITUATION
 The operators, when first there was threat of strike, would, in all proba- bility, have agreed to enter into q prolonged discussion of the wage ques- tion. Since, however, President Will son has fixed prices of coal at figures which operators contend are lower than cost of production, Alabama op- orators, like Tennessee operators, are unwilling to discuss a point which in the end would result, unquestionably, in an increase, though a very slight in. crease, of their burden
 From what could be gathered late last night, one of the most discourag- ing features of the local situation is the apparent indifference of operators as to whether miners strike or con- tinue work. Operators are free to ad- init that since President Wilson has fixed the price of coal, it will be nee essary for many of them to close down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
TUSCALOOSA FULLY ALIVE TO VALUE
 OF RIVER TRAFFIC
Harold Says They Are Determined to Get Full Benefit From
 the Warrior

C. L. Harold, manager of the Civic as- socation, returned to Birmingham yester- day from TuseaIoosa which he visited with the Walter Parker party, and re- ported that the party had fine trip. They met with an enthusiastic reception all along the route, and aroused great in- terest over the development of river traffic. The rest of the party went on to Montgomery and Selma.
 At lock IT, the crowd from Birmingham was joined by delegation from Tusca- loosa, headed by G. H. Blair, president of the Tuscaloosa Board of Trade; Judge w. w. Brandon and about 20 south Ala bama boosters. They were escorted to Tuscaloosa in great style and found royal welcome awaiting them
 ''The people in Tuscaloosa are certainly alive on this proposition" said MT. Haf- old, "The meeting there last night was held in a pouring rain, but the hall was filled, and some could not get in. The most solid business men were present and testified to how important they con Sidered the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24

Sam Leath of Boaz ran away with all opponents in the race for the presi- dency of the Alabama Merchants asso- citation, votes for which were cast at the business meeting of the association in convention yesterday morning. As sociated with MT. Leath for the years 1917-191S will be L. M. Dodd of Fayette, vice president; c. L. MeDaniel of Shel- by, second vice president; Lee Hicks of Dadeville, third vice president. Direc- tors: A. T. Palmer, Jr, of Northport; Max Leskovitz of Columbiana; J. A.. Smith of Lineville; J. T. Reeder of Smithsonia; o. J. Gruhb of Eutaw, and J. P. Wolff Piedmont.
 Richard M. Hobbie, food administra- tor for Alabama, addressed the con vention in the morning, and his talk was the feature of the days session. Mr, Hobbie made most favorable im- pression upon the merchants as he urged them to give their support to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-24
HARRINGTON TALKS
 TO THE REALTORS
Anniston Man Tells Local Men How City Has Been Handling Its
 Housing Problem

Birmingham Realtors yesterday heard J, B. Darlington, president of the An nisten Chamber of Commerce, relate the Anniston way of handling the housing question confronting that city as a result of the anticipated arrival of from 4o,0O0 to b0,o0O troops at Camp Mcclellan.
 The Real Estate Exchange officially adopted the plans of Hubbard Smiths publicity committee to send out hand some booklet invitation to those officers who will come to Anniston and Mont gomery. urging them to make Birming- ham the home of their families or to spend their week-ends here, even though they have no families.