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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Commission to Ask People for $1, 1,0OO,00O Bond Issue
 for High School Purposes
Continued from Page Five)

(COnttnued rom rage ttEeD sary additional sites, and for building the eastern high school"
 DIR. PHILLIPS CERTIFIED
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of schools, following the action of the board of education and city commits sion, made the following statement last night:
 "I rejoice in the prompt action of the board of education and the city commissioners in their conference re- garding the school situation.
 "It was precisely what the people of Birmingham expected of them. This unanimous action makes it possible now for Birmingham to demonstrate to the world the unconquerable spirit With which she will meet such a dis aster as has befallen us in the de- struction of the Central High school building.
 Two new high school buildings and a 3-mill school tax will be her cour- ageous and patriotic answer to the dastardly incendiary attack upon the heart of her educational system. This action will infuse new hope and cour- age into the 2000 high school students who were thrown into consternation by the loss of their school building, and will enlist the cooperation of the many thousands of graduates whose school day memories will inspire them to work for a larger and more mag R:ficent Central High school build ing.
 "I hope the election may be held as early as practicable in order that there may be no unnecessary delay in beginning the work. The emergency is serious, but I am confident that the people of Birmingham will meet it promptly.
 Failure in this matter is inconceiv- able, To fall down on such a propo- sition would be unpatriotic and even greater disaster than the loss of the Central High school. I sincerely trust that the friends of education throughout. the city will rally to the standard in patriotic fashion and by our overwhelming vote demonstrate tc the world how we can win the war at home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Connie Mack Trades
 ''Stuffy" McInnes for
 Three Boston Players

Philadelphia, February 28.--Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia American league baseball team, an- Eounced tonight that he had selected Catcher Cady, Inielder Gardner and Outfelder Walker of the Boston Amer jeans in exchange for John csStuffy'') McInnes, the Athletics first baseman.
 Mack said the Red Sox wanted him to take First Baseman Gainer, but that he had insisted on Cady The deal was consummated today in New York with Harry F'razee. president of the Boston club. No financial consideration was involved.
 Mack said he had not yet commu- nicated with the three players, but that he expected them to join the Athletics before they leave for the southern training grounds next month. &4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01

Ian and Gardner of New orleans ap- pear formidable. The former has been seen in action here before, and is dan- gerous man for his weight.
 Some of the best battles of all will take place among the welters. Karpen- sky, the Olympic champion in 1912, is coming back, but he will find stiffer Orleans ought to be tough proposition if he is anything like his name
 There are three pugilists in the 15s- pound class who have never been whipped. to-wit Ritz Walters. the Me Clellan buzz-saw; Martin Burke of Pel- icanville; Ernest Clements, the Tennes- see prodigy The fur is expected to fly when these three champions meet in the squared arena.
 For heavyweight honors Clighlin of Camp Shelby and Burke from New Or leans appear on paper as hard nuts to crack.
 Frank Chappain of the T. c. I. has entered the 125-pound class under the B. c. A. colors.
 The management of the club is anxious for the public to know that plenty of good seats are still on sale at s1 for ringsides and 75 cents in the balcony. Accommodations for 200 more were put in last evening and every seat Is elevated with a clear view of the ring
 Motion pictures ot the bouts will be taken by the Pathe company and will be sent over the country for hungry fans,
 The first fight is billed for o'clock and ticket holders should be in their places promptly to avoid confusion.
 Officials for the night are:
 Referees-Karl Landgrebe and Jack Riddle.
 Judges-J. P. Ross and George Walters.
 CIerk-Di Benedetto.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
University of Georgia
 Baseball Schedule Made

Athens Ga, February 2.(Special.) ) The University of Georgia baseball schedule as completed to date announced today is as follows:
 March 29 and 30 Auburn at Athens April I, Davidson at Athens.
 April b-6, North Carolina (pending). April 9-1o. Trinity at Athens.
 April 12-1S. Mercer at Athens
 April 1920 Mercer at Macon.
 May S-4. Auburn at Auburn
 May 10-11, Tech at Athens
 May 17-1S Tech at Atlanta < Four additional games will be added to this schedule
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
SELMA

Selma. February 2S.-tSpecfal )--In- dications today point to the conclusion that Selma has lost out in the race for the aviation camp, for the se- curing of which a persistent effort has been made.
 Definite news from Congressman Blackmon is expected Friday when the local committee will make an- nouncement of the action of the Washington board having the selec- tion of a site in charge.
 Gen. T. T. Munford, aged ss, one of the prominent Confederate veter- ans of the state. died early this morn ing at his home in Uniontown. The remains will be shipped Friday to Lynchburg for interment beside his wife
 Surviving are six children General Munford was gallant officer of the Confederate army, with an enviable record for service to his credit
 The local exemption board has noti- fled all physicians connected with the board asking that they be in readi- ness Monday to undertake the exam lnlng of 800 men who will appear dur ing the week to ascertain their fitness for the army.
 selma Is leading the cities of her class throughout this state and others in the sale of baby bonds and thrift stamps. The sale for the month of ifenruary has reached the $25,OOO march, which Is said by those con versant with conditions in other cities to be far ahead of the record made by many towns of the same size
 Rev. Holcombe Walter Harrison and MISS Mary Lucille Stuart were married tooay at the home of the bride near nsrin. Rev. MT. Harrison is Meth odist minister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Special Bargains
 by Merchants in
 Today's Age-Herald

Porter's offer mems $s.50 shoes in black vici, gunmetal and tan Rus- sia for $6.95.
 le-Shelby- Burton Piano company offer saving of from $90 to $285 in their removal sale of pianos.
 Office outfitters want to supply your March requirements.
 Hood & Wheeler announce 'mov- ing time" furniture sale in ths 3nfth floor. economy section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Camp Hardee Meets

Camp Hardee will meet this after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the Cable hall on Second avenue and every veteran and Daughter of the Confederacy is requested to be present. There will be reports of committees and an interesting programme has been ar ranged which will include brief talks by members of the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
SERVICES AT TEMPLE
 EMANUEL TONIGHT

Chester G. Sandman will be in charge of the service at Temple Emanuel tonight at o'clock.
 The discourse of the evening will be delivered by Dr. Henry M. Edmonds, his subject being 'The Vision of Isaiah"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
PERSONAL

Judge N. w. sTrimble is seriously i'll of pneumonia at his home on South Twenty-first street.
 William Lathrop was called to Seneca Falls. W. r.. yesterday by the death of his father, Romeyn Lathrop. in that city,
 C. P. Orr. British vice consul in Bir. mingham. was called to Toronto yester- day by the death of his mother. Mrs w. H. Orr. Mrs. Orr was 8 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
Demand Ohio Election

Washington. February 2S.-Charging Governor Cox of Ohio with postponing the special election for congressman to succeed the late Representative Bath rick because he fears 8 republican will De elected, Representative Emerson to- day introduced a resolution requesting Speaker Clark to ask the governor to call the election and let the seat be filed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-03-01
SPORTS
EUery Train Unloads Bunch of Fight Enthusiasts and
 Big Attendance Assured
First Half of S. A. A. Boxing Tournament Opens Athletic Club Tonght-Seat Sale Rapid-Boxers Rear
 ing to Get at Each Other

in to to be hitch
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STATE HOUSE
NJ. co,nou M.etno .... :. 10 A. NJ, Friday. Sept 10

countant Ralph A. Parker and As
sistant Reporter Ruel c. Hanks, were
in Rockland on Thursday for a hear
ing in the municipal court room ct IL
o'clock on the request of the Rock
land. Thomaston & Camden Street
Railway for permission to increase
it's fares in order to obtain additional
and necessary revenues.
The hearing was postponed until Fri
day, Sept. q, at Rockland to allow evil
dence to be presented.
The commission on Wednesday
was in lewiston, where at 10 A. M.
in the Chamber Of Commerce room a
hearing was held on the petition Of
the Lewiston Gas Light Co. for per-
mission to increase it's rates from
$1.3O to $3.50 per 1000 feet. Pres
ident Wallace H. White Of the COM
pany represented it. and called as a
witness William r. Stevens, assistant
treasurer of the company. 1t had
been announced that opposition to
the increase was to be made by
Mayor Lemaire, but he did not APP
pear.
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PHONE INSTALLATION
TO BE CHARGED FOR

The Maine Public Utilities Com
mission late Thursday afternoon is
sued the following important state
ment and decision on a matter that
will be of interest to thousands in
this State, regarding the proposed in
stitution of a schedule Of rates for
the installation of telephones. 1t
says:
Petition by New England Tele-
phone Co. presented Sept 10, 1918. for
permission to file, effective on less
than statutory notice, an amendment
to it's schedule of rates creating in
stallation charges as follows:
Where the rate is $500 a month
or less. $500; where the rate is more
than $500, but not exceeding $500 a
month, $1,000; where the rate is more
than $500 a month, $500.
The moving charge to the sub
scriber to be the actual cost of labor
and material necessary for making
the change.
The law requires that such rate
shall become effective only on 80 days
notice unless satisfactory reason is
shown to exist for permitting less
time to elapse. We have made it
rule not to grant such permission
where an increase, or a new charge
equivalent to an increase, was con-
templated. because it deprives the
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Industrial Accidents

Eben F. Littlefield Of Belfast.
chairman Of the Maine Industrial
Accident Commission, has rendered a
decision in the case of Nettie Bean.
dependent widow of Ira r. Bean
versus the Frank w. Hunt Co, both
of Island Falls, finding that the de-
ceased, Ira r. Bean, received a per-
sonal injury by an accident which
arose out and during the course of
his employment and ordering that
the respondent, Frank W. Hunt
& Co. pay to the dependent widow.
Nettie Bean, a weekly compensation
of 1913 for a period of 500 weeks
from Jan. 9, 1918. and that medical
bills not exceeding $50 in amount be
adjusted
The cause of the injury and death
was infection with anthrax while in
the usual course of employment in
and about the sole leather tannery of
Frank w. Hunt & Co. at Island Falls
on the ninth of January, 1918.
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public of reasonable notice and an
opportunity for an investigation Of
the reasonableness Of the proposed
change.
In the present case the petitioner
is acting under mandatory lnStruc-
tions of Postmaster General Burle-
son, as Federal manager Of tele-
phones, who has directed the creation
of these specific charges. effective on
and after Sept. l, 1918. No reason is
shown for the order. and none for
the graduation of charges is con-
ceived by US.
We feel. however, on mature re-
Election, that, under present condi-
tons. it Is our duty to Operate
with the Federal Control without
questioning the reasons or Justlnca-
ton of any specific order. and shall
therefore grant the petition In order
that there may be no obstruction OF
the plans Of which it is part.
In doing this, and in order that
our order may not be deemed an ap-
prevail of the schedule that would be
the telephones returns to the operat-
ing companies, we shall state briefly
our views Of the proposed schedule,
which will govern us in future con-
sideration Of similar cases.
The petitioner now makes no
charge for installing telephones Tor
new subscribers. The cost is intend
cd TO be absorbed in the regular
rates. and is, therefore, carried by all
of the subscribers as part OF their
cost of service. 1t is probably more
EQUITABLE that the actual cost be
] charged to each subscriber, although
! in ractice it can make but niue Oh :
ference because the cost VIII ho'
vary materially and the load VIII ne
borne under the present policy "l'h
substantial equality. On the other
hand, a specific lump charge at the
beginning will in some degree deter
new subscribers and interfere with
the development of the industry.
There is this inequality if the ad-
ditional charge is to be imposed With
out any readjustment of service
charges New subscribers will con-
tinue to pay rates purposely MADE
high enough to absorb the cost or
installation plus the cost Of service,
while old subscribers will pay only
the present rates for the same serv-
ice. 1t is an additional tax on future
subscribers.
If it is intended as a measure to
curtail the demand for new install
lations in order to conserve equip
ment, it will work unequally because
it will deter only those less able to
pay the charges without regard to
the necessities Of the case.
The most serious objection to the
proposed schedule. and one which the
companies will not under any consid-
GRAFTON be permitted to pursue on
their return to normal operation, is
the manner in which lie rate is
measured The cost Of installation
bears no relation to the monthly rate
for service. Other things being equal
1t cost exactly as much to install
service which pays two dollars per
month as one which pays five dol
lars.
1t cannot be said even that the
lower rates are concessions to those
less able to pay because tie service
rate varies more directly with the
number Of subscribers in the ex.
chanse. The result will be that the
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subscriber to the most modest service
in a city will pay more than one on
a line carrying special privileges in
smaller communicated that
where the actual cost of installation
may average to be less because the
average distance from the exchange
will be less. One party whose install
lation will cost no more, or less, than
another, may be required to pay an
arbitrary installation charge three
times as great.
We wish, therefore. to make it
plain that favorable action on the
pending petition is granted only be-
cause it is presumed to be necessary
as part Of the present war admins
tration, and Is not to be regarded as
a precedent for similar cases under
private operation. With this under
standing it is
Ordered. adjudged and decreed.
that the New England Telephone and
Telegraph Co. be. and it hereby is,
authorized to file the aforesaid sched-
ue, effective Sept. IL. 1918.
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Nominations by Governor

The following nominations nave
been made by Governor Carl E. Mil
liken and posted at the Executive de-
partment under date Of Sept. IL;
Judge Auburn Municipal Court
Harry Manser. Auburn: vice Harrie
L. Weber, deceasedD.
Notary Public--John j. Curley,
Portland. tSwift & Coz; George H.
Garrison, Portland. portland Ter
minal Coz Frederic A. Lord, Saco,
Garland Manufacturing Coz;
Charles p. Loring. Auburn, (Cush-
man Hollis Coz; Joseph w. Sawyer.
Milbridge: NJ. J. Walsh, Portland,
CLARK Eddy Coz; John A. Weber,
Portland.
Justice Of the Peace. S. Doug
lass, Guilford; +. Lawrence Embrce,
Glendon. duck Puddle FARM:
Frank A. Floyd, Bangor. columbia
bridge. George c. Wheeler Port
land. G02 Exchange street,.
To Administer Oaths. Acknowledge
Deeds and Solennizc Marriages
Miss Helen NJ. Smith. Portland;
tJordan & Jordan. Fidelity Bldgo
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ted Wakley Of Topsham, a candidat

ted Wakley Of Topsham, a candidate
for fullback who seems to have the
necessary weight and tackling abil-
ity. Frank Carucci of Lawrence
high a fast end and candidate for that
position, Lee Nichols of Rangley
twice winner of his school letter at
end, Harry and Paul Taylor of ray
cite, Lynch of Portsmouth for three
seasons the mainstay Of his home
team at halfback and a wizard OF
speed, Nevil, his chum, also of Ports
mouth and winner Of his letter at
end. and Jacobie of Lisbon Falls nigh.
Several other men Of first team cali
bre have registered for the fall term
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kent's Hill Squad Holds First
Practice

kents Hill, Sept. l2.-Nineteen
husky veterans reported for first
practice at the call Of Captain Heran
and Coach Gale yesterday. They
came from a large assortment Of
schools to complete their college
preparation at kents Hill and many
of them were letter winners last sea
son. only one member of last sea
sons fast team has reported at the
school thus far. Many Of these who
were expected have enlisted since last
June including the manager, Warren
Presley. Cedric Sweet Of Portland.
who played center last season is ex-
pected to return with Bill Heran as
captain. A good team is sure to re-
suit.
Among the new men have been no.
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State House Chat

Commissioner Of Inland Fisheries
and Game Willis +. Parsons left on
the 4.o5 P. M. train Thursday for
Portland. where he will have con-
ference with interested parties rel
ative to closing a portion of a pond
at Scarboro to bird hunting.
Captain w. f. Lawry of the provost
marshals department is on a bus
mess trip to Camp Devens.
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INSPECTION OF THE
AUGUSTA STATE HOS.

The following report has been
made by the State Board of Chart
ties and Corrections to the Governor
and Council as to the last inspection
of the State Hospital at Augusta,
made in June. It says in part:
Cleanliness, order, sanitation, re-
pair, care of patients, discipline and
care of property are good.
Barlow pavilion-This is the wing
which was damaged by fire in 1917.
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A special appropriation was made to
restore it. This work has recently
been completed, the wing being
made practically fireproof, and its
capacity increased about IS per cent,
by making the corridors somewhat
narrower, still in ample width, and
making single rooms into very at
tractive six and eight-bed wards.
Thoroughly modern, up-to- date toilet
rooms have been installed, suitable
closet and locker rooms constructed
and new furniture provided. Sun
parlors on two floors. A porch can
eventually be provided on the third.
Two floors are now occupied by men
and one by women. On the fourth,
several good rooms, with the neces-
salN toilet facilities, have been con-
structed for use of employees; only
one example of many ways in which
waste space all over the hos
pital is being converted to useful
purposes. AS now arranged, this is
one of the most attractive and we'll
arranged buildings that the inspect
ing officer has for some time visited.
South pavilion-This has hereto
fore been occupied by men. 1t is
now vacated for the purpose Of lay
ing new floors and putting in much
needed plumbing. When done, it
will be used for women and the Har-
low pavilion exclusively for men.
Male wings-Their renovation was
authorized by the 1915 Legislature
and the work was completed in the
fall Of 1917.
Psycopathic building-The 1917
Legislature appropriated for begin
ming the construction of a new build
ing to be used as a receiving ward
and a place for the acutely sick.
Conditions caused by the war have
made it advisable to indefinitely
postpone this work.
Old Chapel-This was long occu-
pied by patients working on the
farm. They have been moved to
other pavilions where they are under
better discipline. The building has
been renovated and is used by en-
ployes quarters and for parole
patients, patients who can be al
lowed about the grounds practically
at will.
Farm and Stable-Farm crops are
looking well. Barns and stables are
we'll kept. There are some 125 head
OF cattle. about half giving milk.
They are grade stock. 1t is believed
if will be we'll for the State to grad
ually build up here nerd of regis
tered. pure blooded animals. the sur
plus to be sold to Maine farmers at
moderate price.
Labor shortage-The hospital is
feeling acutely the LABOR shortage
which is being noted everywhere.
Nurses training schooi-Here. as IN
R,rgor the training school lot
nurses is affiliated with general nos,
nita1s outside the state. 1t wouio
seem as il it ought to be possible 10
make mutually satisfactory arrahse
ments with such hospitals within '"o
State.
Ont natient clinics-The proposed
ou. .t pa clinics in Portland is now
omen If our people avail .ne I'm, nos.
Of it's privileges as freely a. .ne IN.
vital authorities hope, u wni clue
p p..a nroye of inestimaoie valne'
oppscommendations-Early COMP
IN If nerpetual inventory system stem.
registered herd; ahilia"oA
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but have not yet reported az u'
school. with a string of men such o.
these Kent's hill ought to make q"
unusually strong bid for the ciia'n ;,
pionship this season. Pretz. uaie
Winthrop will coach the team WIZ.
means plenty of pep for the pla!s..
and the highest type of good sp0'"
manship in every contest.
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The inspectors report on the Bath
City Home and House of Correction
reports, in substance:
Cleanliness, excellent; repairs, good
in house. poor in barn; beds and bed
ding, suitable and clean; care of food
supplies, good; barn in unsanitary
condition.
Little recreation. Men who are
able to assist on farm and women
do the washing and care for own
rooms and kitchen. Interior of
house has been painted in light,
cheerful colorS.
Inmates, nine. One male under So,
four male and four female over 60
One formerly insane; one epileptic:
one feeble minded.
Recommendations, new barn and
fire hose,
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The Governor and Council will hold
their semi monthly meeting at 10
O'Clock this CF'riday) morning, with
a considerable amount of business to
be considered.
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Public Utilities

The members of the Public Util-
ities Commission, Chairman Benz. F.
Cleaves and Commissioner VIM. B.
shelton. accompanied by Chief Ac-
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Fort Fairfield Clergyman Calico
Rev. Nathan 3. Alderman, lo' 81
time pastor OF the CongresaA
church at Fort Fairfield, has res's
to accept a call to Penacook. ~ a.
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Bath City Home

ing school with general hospitals in
this State