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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-21
British Cross Selle on Wide Front;
Allies Smash Way Over the Scheldt
(Bv the Associated Press. J

(By the Associated Fress)
troops smashing through the formidable German
positions along Sele north of lie Cateau captured
The forced from positions
wide front and the British
maintained despite counter The British
hold the Sele Harp1e
position outank the Normal forest and the railroad
between Valencennes and Avesnes
Farther Allied their progress
French Flanders Denan the Dutch
border On the north the Bgans approaching Ghent while
the the British marching the Scedt and
outanng Tounai important railway junction. which has
been rendered useless the Germans.
Allies Cross Scheldt Kiver
m-Aled crossed the Scheldt
points the region Audenarde miles
OF Ghent
encrced fall
tarly. reported weakening
of the front.
Capture of Eecloo Denied
London, Oct. 21:-FrenCh the Allied II
Belgium have gained brigeead the Lys Nevee
miles Of Ghent.
There is confirmation of report from Dutch
Allied troops have captured Eecoo and thousand
This is believed be extremely improbable the report
that the fate of C1hent has been sealed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-21
WEATHER.

Hartford, Oct 2f.-Fore-
cast for New Britain and vi
cinity: Fair tonight and Tues
day cooler.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-21
AGREES NOT TO SINK PASSENGER SHl
REPLY TO WILSON'S NOTE A WHINE FOR JUSTI(
AT AMERICAS CHARGES OF CRUEL

London, Oct. Fl, (By the Associated Press
The German reply to President Wilson's note,
the text of which was received here today by
wireless, says Germany hopes the United States
will approve of no demand which would be ire
concilable with the honor of the German people
and with the opening of the way to peace of
justice.
The German government suggests to Presi-
dent Wilson that an opportunity be brought
about for fixing the details of the evacuation OF
occupied territories.
Germany protests against the references of
President Wilson to illegal and inhumane acts
Denial is made that the German navy purposeIy
destroyed life boats with passengers. The Ger
man government proposes that the facts be
cleared up by neutral commissions.
Germany has dispatched orders to subma-
rine commanders precluding the tornedoing Of
passenger ships.
Germany claims the sanction of interna-
tional law for carrying out destruction of prop
erty during retreats and says her troops are
under strict instructions to spare private prop
erty and care for the populations to the best of
their ability. Where transgressions occur, the
note says, the guilty are being punished.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
KILLING JUSTIFIED:
 STONER IS FREED Man Who Protected Sister From Attempted Assault
 Granted Pardon

Montgomery, September 19-tSpeciaD Sentence of two years in the peniten
 tiary has been stricken from the rec ord in the case of Curtis Stoner, age 2s, well educated DeKalb county man. Stoner, convicted on June 4, 1918, is now free man by action of Governor Hem derson, who Thursday answered the ap- peals of the trial judge, solicitor, chair man of the county exemption board and dozen or more Dekalb citizens. Stoner will enlist in the army, and in the words of person who recommend ed the pardon, The will assist in bring ing honor to- the American army"
 The name of the man Stoner killed is not contained in any of the records of the case. However, it is shown the man, at the time of his death, was un- der indictment for attempted criminal assault, and was alleged to have been in the act of assaulting the sister of Stoner when the deed was committed.
 'sThe defendant was convicted upon the following statement of facts,' said the governor. His sister, about twi- light, had gone to the spring for pail of water. Her brother Curtis Stoner) hearing her screams, rushed to the spot and upon his approach the man who was killed ran from his sister. whom he was undertaking to assault. The brother than drew a pistol and shot the assailant and killed him. Under thesa facts the defendant did right and did what should be expected under such circumstances. A pardon is hereby is- sued to Curtis Stoner." When the draft came Stoner. under conviction, was placed in Class by w. s. Dun,
 chairman of the DeKalb exemption hoard Duff recommended the nardon and has agreed to send Stoner to the nrr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
ACTIVITIES OF WAR
 INDUSTRIES BOARD

Organization of the manufacturers ana operators in the Birmingham zone of the resources and conversions section of the war industries board is progressing sat isfactoriIy. according to reports received at the office of Regional Advisor T. H. Aldrich in the Brown Marx building.
 The Alabama manufacturers and opera tors organized sometime ago and within the next few days it is expected they will announce the selection of business manager. this matter having been under consideration for two or three weeks. The names of several available men are being canyassed and, it is understood, the final decision only awaits the completion of the personnel of the executive com mittee.
 Regional Advisor T, H. Aldrich left last night for Kingsport, Tenn, where he VIII hold a conference with manufacturers and operators today and from there ne goes to Johnson City for similar con ference. returning home Sunday.
 The Tennessee manufacturers and oper- tators are already well organized, pul MT Aldrich. carrying out his policy, de- cided upon sometime ago, intends to Vlsit every industrial center in his zone lh or der that he may come in personal cohtact with the manufacturers ana opera.ois and learn first hand from them tneir needs and their facilities for producing materials and supplies required py the government in prosecuting the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
JAPANESE CAVALRY
 IS NOW IN TCH|TA
Russo-Jap Development of Siberia Commercially and
 Industrially Assured

Tiokio, Tuesday. September 10.-(By the Associated Press,)--A contingent of Japanese cavalry, together with troops belonging to the command of General Semenoff, the Cossack leader, entered the town of Tchita in the Trans Balkaf September 6. The arriving troops were enthusiastically welcomed.
 The entry of Czecho -Slovat forces into Tchita from the west previously to this date has already been reported
 Tolio, Tuesday, September 10.--fBy the Associated Press. 1.-The formation of a Russo Japanese economic organi- zation for the commercial and indus trial company. The organization will be has been completed. Russia Is reported in the corporation by 12 wealthy resi- dents of Siberia, and Japan by the Bank of Chosen, the Oriental Development company, and the Sino-Japanese Indus- trial company. She organization will be capitalized at from 1o,o0o,000 to 20.000,- 900 rubles to be distributed equally be- tween the Russians and Japanese. The main office probably will be at Harbin and the formal organization is expected within a month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
MRS. HAGAN ADDED ID BOND SPEAKERS Woman's Division of Liberty Loan Campaign Perfect
 ing Plans for Drive

Mrs. James Hagan of Mobile. presi- en's clubs. has been added to the speak ers bureau of the fourth Liberty Loan campaign In a letter to Mrs. Philip Oster, chairman of the state speakers bureau, Mrs. Hagan states that she will take pleasure in serving on the bureau and that she is willing to go to what ever place the chairman may see fit to send her.
 Mrs Hagan is one of the most influ- ential women in the state and through
 her long connection With vhe state
 federation is widely and well known
 and popular She has been active in all war work campaigns in the state and Mrs Oster is much pleased with the acquisition of this splendid wom- an to her staff of speakers
 Mrs w. w Carlisle, chairman for
 Randolph county, writes Mrs. Solon Jacobs, state chairman of the wom- ans fourth Liberty Loan committee,
 that a conference of dhairmen was held in her county a few days ago in which plans were made for carrying the cause of the Liberty Loan to ev- cry community In the country. Mrs. Carlisle has already appointed chairmen in 76 school districts, with two work CTS to take up the work in that coun- i, ty in addition to the 26 working in Roanoke.
 Mrs. Jacobs receives daily several let ters from different county chairmen, all of the most encouraging nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
Instructions Issued To
 Teachers and Parents By
 Superintendent Of Schools

pr. J. H. Phillips. superintendent of the Birmingham public schools, has is- sued the following bulletin to the teachers and patrons of schools:
 You are requested to note the fol- lowing regulations and to enforce the same in your respective schools:
 1. All children of educable age who are bona fide residents of the city of Birmingham will be admitted to the school within the district of their resi- dence. Transfers to other districts will be made only upon written or der by the superintendent, and then only when there seems to be an ade- quate reason for the request. and when the accommodations in the correspond ing grade will admit.
 2. Children who reside with relatives in the city and whose parents are liv- ing outside the city of Birmingham m may be admitted to the privileges of the schools of the city by paying the nonresident fees required.
 8. Children whose residence is in a J jefferson county school district outside the city limits of Birmingham may be admitted to a public school within the city, by presenting to the city super intendent a transfer card duly signed by the county superintendent. Appli- cation for this transfer card must be made at the office of the county super intendent at the courthouse. This card must be filed with the superintendent of the city schools. and not with a principal. Without this transfer card such pupils will be required to pay non- resident tuition fees in the city schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
FURTHER DELAY OF
 WATERPOWERB| BILL Objection in Senate to Send ing Measure to Confer ence Expected to Hold
 Up Passage

Washington, September l9.-Further de- lay in final enactment of the admins tration water power leasing bill was forecast today by strong objection in the Senate to sending the bill recently passed by the House to conference, It was insisted that the measure be sent to a committee and treated as new legisla- tion. No action was taken, and the de- bate will be resumed on Saturday.
 Discussing the bill today Senator Borah of Idaho, republican, advocated elimin- ation of the leasing provision by which power rights would be turned over for private development and advocated un- restricted public ownership and opera ton. He predicted that within two years the policy of the present administration which now is in favor Of the private leasing system for a term of years, would be reversed in favor of public owner ship
 The House recently passed the bill which was drawn under the supervision of the secretaries of war, interior and agriculture, as administration legislation The new bill was passed as an amend ment to a bill by Senator Shields ot Tennessee, on the same subject, and Senator Fletcher of Florida. asked that it be sent to conference. This met obs jection because of the possibility of oc- ca sioning unnecessary delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
PROF. R. t. HEWITT
 SAYS HE WILL VOTE
 FOR ]. O. THOMPSON
Jefferson County, Educator Says No Obligations Are Greater Than Those to
 Government

In g signed statement Prof. R. G. Hewitt of the educational department of Jefferson county, who has lived in Jef- ferson county all his life, and was born within eight miles of the courthouse, says he has voted the democratic ticket for the past forty years. and under the pres ent circumstances does not feel that he is deserting the democratic party in vot- ing for Joseph O. Thompson, republican candidate for Congress.
 'The question in my mind Is, if shall support the national leader of the dem ocratic party or the so-caned nominee of the Ninth congressional district. l have no hesitancy in making my selec- ton, nor make no apology for voting for and supporting J. O. Thompson.
 After the November election l expect to continue my active support of the democratic party, as I have done all my life. but I shall at all times reserve the right to cast my vote for the man rep resenting my principles, and supporting my national party leaders war policies in Congress.
 There are no obligations of the loyal democratic party more binding on me or any other good democrat than the ob- ligation to our government and our na- tional democratic principles. and l ex- pect to use every effort to defeat the man whose record shows conclusiveiy that he is directly and indirectly op- posed to the war policies of our gov- ernment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
CIVITAN LUNCHEON
 AT SOUTHERN CLUB
David Holt Will Be the Principal
 Speaker at Meeting Today

David Holt, newspaper man and re- contour of statewide fame, will be tine guest of honor at the Civitan luncheon today at the Southern club at 1 o'clock. In this connection the following an- nouncement has been sent out to the Clvitans
 For your enjoyment, delectation and amusement-not to forget instruction-a gifted, brilliant son of Alabama, silver tongued in eloquence, productive of new and novel ideas, will appear at your luncheon Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and tell you of the wonders to be wrought In the coming united war work cam paign.
 This honor guest is none other than David Holt, for more years than he will admit one of the states leading news paper men. man endowed with the figure of an Apollo. the tongue of De- mosthenes and the energy of a dynamo. He is state director of publicity for the war work campaign, and he is going to tell you all about it.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
OLIVER BACK FROM EUROPE

Washington, September 19.--After an inspection of the army and navy of the United States and startling experiences in which more than once he stood with in the shadow of death Representative Oliver of the Sixth Alabama returned to Washington tonight.
 While the greater number of members of the naval affairs committee returned 10 days ago, MT. Oliver, along with Rep- resentatives Hicks of New York and Wilson of Texas, adventurously inclin- ed determined to see more of the war. As result, they witnessed much of the actual fighting. and at Lapanne, Bel gium. were actually in the midst of ex- ploding shells.
 Mir. Oliver confirms the dispatch that they were endangered. but does not agree that their lives were saved only through the speed of high powered automobile.
 Mir. Oliver. as result of his inspection of the army and navy, announced his entire satisfaction. He is delighted with the recent success of Pershings men, and predicts that the beginning of the end is underway. He declared the morale of the Americans, whether at sea or on land, incomparable and ir- resistable
 Mr. Oliver will issue a fuller state ment when he has opportunity to Visit his office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20

1. Children residing within the cor porate limits of Birmingham, who de- sire to attend any school in the county outside the city, will be required to present to the county superintendent transfer card. duly signed by the city superintendent of schools.
 Sections and 4 represent an agree ment entered into by the county and city boards of education. to prevent in- discriminate and unauthorized attend ance by children in schools outside the district of their residence.
 The following is list of the special committees appointed for the year 191S-1s:
 Teachers Study Course-N. H. Price. chairman; R. V. Allgood. Foster Ans ley, w. S Lane. Hamilton Jackson.
 Grade Meetings-J. V. Pogue, chair man; Susan Todd, c. P. Underwood, w. A Reagan, c. E Tredinnick
 Course of Study-E. II. Hams, chair man: Rosa Strickland, T. c. Young. C. c. Thomas Loula Bradford. Lyceum Course-C. A. Brown, chair man; E. E. Smith, c. B. Glenn
 Alabama Stae Fair Commitee--C. A. Brown, H. B. Graves May Hansis, Le. nore A. Eldred, J. A. Steendahl. Extension Committee--E. E. Gordon, chairman; T. W. Moor, J. D Williams P Bowman, Claudia Crumpton.
 Vocational Committee--C. A. Brown. chairman; J. o. Steendahl, May Hansis. H. B. Graves, E. F. Smith. The chairman of each committee is requested to call the members of his committee for organization and work. Each chairman will kindly report to the superintendent an outline of the work contemplated and the progress made by his committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
|lO-DAY ADVERTISING
 \ CHAMPAIGN PLANNED FOR LIBERTY SUNDAY
Meeting Tonight of Sunday School Superintendents and Publicity
 Men at First Methodist 5f Church

Tonight in the Sunday school room of |the First Methodist church, the super |intendents of all the Sunday schools in Birmingham and their publicity men Twill meet to discuss plans for an inten- |sive To-day advertising campaign for Liberty Sunday. B. c. Cox, chairman of the special days committee of the Bir- mingham Sunday School association, will preside A. c, Montgomery. chairman of the publicity committee, will tell of the plans already formulated and will give out attractive posters and invita- tion cards for the use of the various Sunday schools.
 Liberty Sunday is to be September 29. Most of the Sunday schools in the city have adopted the Liberty programme which gives quite a space to the fourth Liberty Loan The Sunday schools have as their aim 10000 in attendance on Sunday morning, September 29.
 Last night General Cox of the fourth or Sunday school division had meeting of. his aides for the fourth Liberty Loan parade on September 2S. The order Of parade for the Sunday school division will be General Cox and his aides, the ministers of the city, the sunday school superintendents and their service flags. the men teachers, women teachers, men, women, young people, boys and girls with attractive floats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
FINE REPORTS ON PERSH|NG PATRIOT
 ENROLMENT DRIVE:

Fine reports continue to reach state War Savings headquarters in this city from the Pershing patriot enrolment drive. Yesterdays mails brought a let ter from County Merchant Chairman F. B. Dorgan of Mobile, stating that total cash sales of War Savings Stamps in Mobile county amounted to S565, 49694 and pledges, sl75,000, making a total of $740,- 49S.94. which is considered a splendid showing for that county.
 Vice-State Director J. w. Donnelly says that is an excellent showing in view of the fact that Mobile was late in starting the campaign. Among other interesting reports reaching State Mer- chants Chairman R. w. Ewing .yester- day were these:
 J. L. Bedsole, local chairman at Thomasville, Clarke county, reported sales through eleven stores last week amounting to $2,76s.75 Fourteen stores at Bridgeport, Jackson county, accord ing to the report of. local Chairman l.. H. Hughes, sold sl,7e5.25 worth of stamps.
 Local Chairman A. D. Ussery report ed sales through 32 stores in Dothan, Houston county, amounting to $4,066. 55. From Gadsden, local Chairman L. Whor- ton reports sales at IA stores aggregat- ing $1429.10. Local Chairman J. G. Mus grove, reporting from Prattville, Autauga county, says 10 stores sold stamps amounting to $lO, 445.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
MethOdists Conclude
 Three-Day Session

Dallas, September 19.-After laying plans for raising in the southwest during the next five years of $s5,0O0,000 for mission ary work. both at home and in foreign fields, the centenary of missions con- ference, Methodist Episcopal church. south concluded three-day session here tonight with addresses of all American Methodism by leading officials of the Methodist church, south. Today's meet ings were devoted to home mission field discussions
 The fund expected from the southwest for continuing and extending the church's effort in the mission field will be raised by popular subscription among church members and according to nem- bers of the board of missions, the sum of $115,O00,000 will be raised in the South. ern Methodist Jurisdiction during the coming five years. There was jubilation in the centenary meeting when an- nouncement was made that one of the most prominent men in the southwest had pledged $100.000 annually to the mis- sion fund during the next five years. This mans name, at his request, was withheld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
BABCOCK WILL BE AT EAST LAKE PARK
 AGAIN TODAY
Elks' Motion Picture, With Scenario by Charles H. Mandy, Will Be
 Shown

In order that the women and school children of Birmingham might be able to see the wonderful feats of Oscar V. Babccck who Hoops the death-trap looi and flies the Hume at East Lake
 park as the headliner free attrac- ton. Manager Hill has booked a spe- cial performance for today. Instead of give three performances. one in the afternoon, for the benefit of the chill dren.
 This special matinee exhibition is to be given at 4:30 and is absolutely free to the school kiddies. their friends and others who have not yet seen this dare devil plunge down the dangerous incline and loop the loop. The other two performances will be given at 7:45 and 10:45 tonight
 that the big Eiks motion picture
 "Elks Part in Cupids Dart. will be
 shown at the park tonight. The sce-
 mario is by Charles H. Mandy and di- rected by Hugh Hill. Mir Hill plays the leading role and Miss Dorothy Rat terman works opposite him. This is tho only featHSe amateur motion pie ture ever presented here by Birming- ham people Many Birmingham scenes
 are shown in the photoplay and many prominent Birmingham people. This will positively be exhibited free tonight at the park, with a galaxy of
 other free attractions to entertain the crowds that are Hooking out for Roundup Week. Lieutenant Hitch cock will walk upon the water go- | ing completely across the lake. Tie Three Guthries" will entertain with aerial acts and the Insane White Imp, will do their mystifying escape stunts | Aside from these attractions the big gest dance of the week Is planned for tonight with Baby Bonds to be given | for prize waltzes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
SEIBLES SPENDING
 DAY IN BIRMINGHAM

Ensign and Mrs. Henry Seib1es ar rived in Birmingham last night and are stopping at the Tutwiler and will re- main over today. Ensign Seibles, who has been stationed in Washington for a number of npnths, has been trans ferred to Pensacola and he and Mrs. Seibles are now en route there, which accounts for the short stay they are making in Birmingham.
 Billie" Seibles is one of Birming- hams best known and most popular young men. He is partner in the Jemison- Seibles Insurance company. He has onS recently been married and his many friends here will be glad to well come Mrs. Seibles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-20
DEATHS

ynmes Wallace Johnson. the 2-year-olu son of MT and Mrs. William l.utner Jahnson. died in Atlanta yesterday
 The body was received ny Johns this morning Funeral from Joians chapel at 2iso clock this afternoon intermcnt Flmwood cemetery, Mrs. Johnson was formerly Miss Crystai Reid. Birmingham.
 samuel Earle Hockett--Age F; died yesterday at the nome of his Far enta. Mr and Mrs. A. l.. I!ocKett' .792c Hillmar avenue. Funeral serv-
 ices this afternoon at o'clock. ln-
 torment in East Lake cemetery urs. q. E RarksdRle-Age S4. died
 yesterday at tho home of her daugh-
 fer. Mrs J. W. Riddle. 7S16 under
 wood avenue. She is survived py
 three daughters. Mrs. Riddle. Mrs.
 r. T. King of Adamsville and Mrs. [. w. Harris of Pratt City Funeral this afternoon from residence at o'clock. Interment at East Lake cem- etery
 Mrs. W. n. Foster--Died Wednesday nt her home at Moulton. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at Johns chapel. Inter- ment at Elmwood.