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New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
Time Is Extended.

Constantinople, Feb. S.-The gover- nor of Smyrna is reported to have informed the French consul there that he has extended by A hours the time within which the allied warships must leave Smyrna harbor. The gov- ernor is said to have decided upon the postponement in order that he may receive instructions from the Angora government
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
STOLE FROM ARMORY
This Is Charge Made Against Son of Post Ordnance Sergeant at Meriden Guard Headquarters.

Meriden, Feb. S.-Clifford l.. Rees, a guardsman and son of w. H. Rees, post ordnance sergeant was charged in the police court today with, the theft of quantity of army blankets, shirts and raincoats from the state armory in this city. Max Kosofsky, local storekeeper was arraigned at the same time charge with receiving the stolen property. The hearing was continued to February r and bonds were fixed at s200 in each case.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
British More Optimistc.

London, Feb. s, (By Associated Pressl The situation at Smyrna was considerably eased today, according to British official quarters where it was thought it was extremely unlikely that any fighting would occur.
 It is believed the 'ultimatum" is- sued by the Turkish chief staff, who is on a tour of inspection in Anatolia, will be withdrawn as soon as the An- gora authorities understand the allies are firm in resisting the demands that the allied warships quit smyrna har- Dor.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
Two More Shins Ready.

Valetta, Malta, Feb. s, (By Asso- ciated Press). The British super- dreadnaughts Resolutions and Emper- or of India arrived at Mytilene yes- terday, ready to steam the short dis tance across to Smyrna if the Turks take action on their threat to force the allied warships from that port.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
Smith Will, Drawn g
 Years Ago. Filed Today

The will of the late Adam Smith, drawn 23 years ago. was filed today in probate court. and by it's terms. the testator leaves all his properties to his wife. Annie Smith. A brother. George B. Smith and William F.. Latin am are named as executors. The will bears the date of January ?, 1900.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
20 New "Flu" Cases Are RepOrted to Health Dept,

Influenza continues to be prevalent about the city, the report of cases re- ported yesterday showing 20 new pa tients. The measles situation shows considerable improvement, yesterdays report being only six cases. Two To- bar pneumonia cases were also re- ported yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
Kills Effort to Put Westport Y. M. C. A. on Free List IA Per Cent of Taxable Property in Connecticut Now Exempted, He Says.
All !, &:yssRs'.oss,D,. s,,.

Hartford, Feb. s.--As an ev. .. of its intent to do legislative huslnes, With as little delay as possible, both senate and house today adopted under rule suspension the joint resolutions fayorably reported in from the judi, eiary committee for town and bor- ongh court judges This was the sec end batch of such iudgcship resolu- iions put through as fast as the clerks could read them and the presiding officers could put the necessary mos tons and make the declarations
 Much Time Saved
 The usual procedure has been 10 have the resolutions sent to the cal- endar for printing. The way this business is now being done saves printing bills. By next week there will be only contested judgeships to 10 disposed or Equal speed is being given to county commissionership resolutions and to some other matters which are local in their character. Mir. Christ Objects In the house, the statutory debt l limit in towns was referred to when Mir. Christ of New Britain reported for the finance committee unfayor- ably on the bills authorizing Bristol 10 issue bonds. Mir. Christ said the trouble was that Bristol was over the statutory debt limit. and the finance committee opposes the authorization of the issuance Of bonds which will make the combined debt of the town more than five per cent of the grand list The first bill rejected provided for the first taxing district of Bristol to issue s200,000 of bonds to take care Of q floating indebtedness The others provide for s15,000 bond for the second school district and a sim liar amount by the third school dis trict
 Bills RecOnsidercd
 The bills were rejected by the house but lated one of tho representatives of Bristol importuncd Mir. Christ to get the bills back again as the committee had been nasty in it's unfavorabc re- port. MT. Christ, out of deference to the gentleman from Bristol, moved reconsideration of the action of the house in rejecting the bills and the house reconsdered. Unanimous con- sent was given for the withdrawal Of the unfavorable report and the bills arc again in the hands of the finance committee.
 Opposes Exemptions
 Too much tax exemption is going on in the state now" said Mir Christ | later in making an unfavorable re- tContinued on Fourteenth Page).
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
UNION PACIFIC DIVIDEND

New York, Feb. S.-The Union Pacific Railroad Go. declared the regular quarterly dividend of 1-2 per cent on common stock and the regular semi-annual dividend of 2 per cent on preferred.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
FRENCH PRESS ASSERTS WAR WILL BE DECLARED IF TURKS DON'T CHANGE;
 ORDER OUy77NG WARSlHLPS HELD R
i5i PUPILS MARCH FROM
 SCHOOL WITHOUT PANIC
Baltimore faroebiai Building Swept by Ilames-tire Believed io
 Haze iieen incendiary

Baltimore, Feh, s.-Unaware that the floor above was seething mass Of flames, iai boy pupils of the st, James Catholic paroehial school marched in safety to the street today when fire swept the upper portion or the school building,
 Belief that inc ire was Of ineen- diary origin was expressed by Brother Francis, principal Of the school.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
THE WEATHER

Hartford. Feb. S.-Forecast for New Britain and vicinity. Cloudy and warmer tonight. Friday generally fair. fresh southwest winds.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08
Collision Reportcd.

London, Feb. s. (By Associated Press).-A Constantinople dispatch to
New Britain herald., 1923-02-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
TRAF F|C MEASURE. CAUSING CAUTION
Tentative Draft Df Proposed Ordinance Passed Over
 By Commission

Birmingham city commissioners are moving slowly about the adoption of the new traffic regulations. Tenta- tive draft of recommendations made by Commissioner W. B. Cloe and Captain w. w Brent of the traffic squad was held over Tuesday morn ing. Action is probable within two weeks.
 Commissioner yClCe has invited comment. Commission members have entered into general discussions with the members of luncheon organiza- tions during the last two weeks.
 Two delegations visited the city hall at the meeting hour Tuesday and requested further delay. The Junior Chamber of Commerce was represented by Crawford Johnston, Jr, and A. R. Redburn; the Birming- ham Real Estate board by o. H. Hor- ton.s Copies of the proposed laws were furnished.
 Main points of the proposed ordi- nance are the elimination of most of the left hand turns In the business section, parallel parking, stopping Cf all traffic at intersecting thorough fares and boulevard status for sev- eral streets and avenues, prohibiting either right or left turns for several blocks.
 Minor detail is being worked out. Before the ordinance can be adopted it will have to be put in code form by the city legal department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
K|WAN|S WORKERS ARE AF TER $45,0O0
Tuesdays Campaigning Nets $5, $5,000-Corporations
 Expected To Donate

Subscriptions approximating $5,000 were secured by Kiwanis club com mitteemen Tuesday when they re- sumed the campaign to raise S75,000 for the Boys clubs new home. This brings the total subscribed to s30,000, in addition to the Kinawis club mem hers' gift of s25.000, and s45,000 more to be raised before Saturday night, the time set for the end of the cam paign.
 About 15O men of the Kiwanis club are doing their best to see every body who is willing to help the cause which they have taken up in the in- terest of needy boys, but the work is necessarily slow and friends of the movement are asked to send in their contributions voluntarily, in order to tighten the labors of the can Yassers.
 Among larger subscriptions re- ceived Tuesday were one for $500 from Crawford Johnson, $500 from the Birmingham Ice and Cold Storage company, and $100 from w. H. Has singer.
 Contributions from larger corpo rations in the district are expected later in the week. while the worker. in these plants are also contribu ting Individuality --.s.. LA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
CUTTERS TO BE USED EDITOR OF SURVEY BY NAVAL RESERVES BOOKED FOR TALKS
Boats Placed In Lake Purdy For
 Drill Practice By Unit Here

The United States naval reserve, which with the naval recruiting off cers made such a wonderful showing in the Armistice Day parade Monday afternoon. has recently received from the United States government two naval cutters which have been placed in Lake Purdy for driI prac- tice
 Birmingham division of the United States naval reserve Is com posed of 50 men under the con mand of Lieut.. Kirkman ONeal. and re- sembles in it's organization the ma tional guard. They are making ar arrangements for another boat to put on the Warrior river, in which to go to Lake Purdy. Plans are also under foot in the organization to promote a rifle club to compete with the na tional guard unit.
 The reserves meet each Friday night at the naval recruiting head quarters in the old post office build ing. It is especially open to eX- sailors, who are admitted into Class ? and are required to attend E6 drills year, for which they receive a small compensation. Others who desire to join will be admitted in Class 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
'SHOP EARLY CRY RAISED BY SINE R
Birmingham Shippers By Mail Urged To Start Sending
 Christmas Packages

Anticipating one of the heaviest years in the post office department annual business of handling Christ mas packages. many pointers about their wrappings, addresses and other requisites for prompt attention have been issued by R. B. Smyer, Bir- mingham postmaster. -s.4.,
 One of the first is that all foreign mail should be securely wrapped and addressed and mailed immediately, pr the gifts will probably be received long after the holidays. Birming ham mail for Christmas holidays should be in the post office not later than December 22, and mail for other states not later than Decem- Der IS, or earlier.
 All parcels may be insured. c. Q. D. mailing is permissible, the authori- ties state. Please Do Not Open Un- til Christmas" may also be placed on the packages. Full and complete addresses, plainly visible, and return addresses Is desired.
 Do not mail any article over Sf inches in length. ~The weight limit for parcels in the Birmingham zones is 75 pounds. and in other zones 5o pounds. All parcels weighing over four ounces must be mailed from the post office. Christmas seals and stickers must not be placed on the addressed side of the package and can not be used for sealing purposes.
 Fragile and perishable articles should be marked accordingly. and the. use of corrugated cardboard or wooden boxes with stiff paper and heavy ,twine is suggested by the post office department. Flowers should be wrapped in tissue paper ano placed in tin or wooden boxes Paste board boxes must be crated.
 The post office department can be assisted greatly if the shop now and mail early" slogan is carried out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
ROTARIANS TO VISIT
 PHILLIPS HIGH SCHOOL
Inspection Of Educational Plant
 Takes Luncheon's Place

The Birmingham Rotary club mem- bers will meet at the John Herbert Phillips high school Wednesday af- ternoon to inspect the building. Will lard J. Wheeler, chairman of the educational committee. has arranged the program, and urges that all Rotarians be at the school at 12:15 o'clock.
 A demonstration by the girls physi- cal classes will start the program at I12:15 o'clock. At 12:30, o'clock. the members will have the choice of witt messing the R. o. T. c. unit at drill or visiting the building under the direction of girl students. Luncheon will be served in the school dining room at 1 o'clock.
 Much attention hah been given to the program by W. J. Wheeler Ro- tarians Dr. C. B. Gleen,. superin- tendent of education; John Dawson, president of Howard college. w. Car son Adams, president of the Rotary club, requests that all Rotarians be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
HUEY LETTERS OFFER FOR USE OF BUILDING.
New Concessions Made To County By State University Authorities

Acting Chairman T. E. Huey, or the board of revenue, reported at Tuesdays meeting that he had ob- tained revised offer from Univer- sity of Alabama authorities in re- gard to use of the old medical col lege building for the court of domes- tic relations and home for nurses i'll connection with Hillman hospital. The board voted at previous meet ing to accept an offer, granting free use of the building until September 15, 1924 in exchange for the eXpendi- ture of approximately S6,Ooo Tor needed repairs MT, Huey promised to ascertain whether a more faXor- able agreement could be obtained.
 This new agreement provides that the county shall have the use of the entire building. except two small rooms, until September 15. 1925, on condition that it spend at least s5,00O on repairs. The university authorities reserve the right, how ever, to terminate the agreement September Is, 1924, on 60 days notice and the return of half the amount expended by the county on the build ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
LIMIT WARNING SIGN
Message Must Contain Between Three And Twelve Words To Be Considered

Not over 12 words and not less than three are the limitations set by the Birmingham Automobile club for the warning sign to drivers that will be painted on a wall space 40 by nearly 200 feet in an effort to reduce reck- less driving and disregard of traffic rules in Birmingham. The club of fers a prize of $25 for the slogan chosen.
 The Birmingham Hide and Tallow company has ordered use of the side of it's plant facing the First ave- nue viaduct. for the sign. The con test will close November 30. Judges will be the club board of directors
 Tom Bosworth, secretary, stated Tuesday that already a number of suggestions had been received, one of them being that other prizes be offered. The communication said there were many firms and organiza tions as much Interested in the sub ject as the automobile club and they also should be. given an opportunity to put up prizes.
 MT. Bosworth said additional prizes could be offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
Four more days

HouI more udyS.
 Then, the 75,0O0 extra vote offer of The Age-Herald's great $23,S00 Help yourself club vii come to close.
 Four more days.
 And, after o'clock next Satur- day night there will not be an extra vote offer during the remainder of ple campaign as large as this.
 Four more days.
 And whatever candidate holds back subscriptions beyond this period on the mistaken idea that better extra vote offer is coming later is simply out of luck
 Four more days.
 And during this period s25 in sub scriptions will entitle the candidate to 10000 extra votes and for every dollar above the $25 turned in 5000 extra votes will be given.
 Four more days.
 And in this short time the work candidate does may win or lose the $3,S90 Cadallac touring car; may win or lose the $3,07S Peerless tour ing car or S1,S40 Riekenbacker phae- ton or $1,695 Chandler touring car or any of the big prizes.
 Counts More Now.
 Votes piled up now when every dol lar counts for 5000 extra votes will be hard to overcome. Every time candidate turns in a dollar in sub scriptions between now and o'clock Saturday night, 5000 extra votes go down in the books to that candidates credit.
 Next Extra Vote offer.
 After this extra vote offer ends there will be another. The next extra vote offer will start November 19 and close December 1. During this extra vote offer 50,O00 extra votes will be given for $25 in subscrip- tions or at the rate of 2,000 extra votes on the dollar. a
 During the last two weeks of the campaign there will be no extra vote offers.
 Still Another StimuIant.
 The early termination of the 75,ooO extra vote perlod-four days away is not the only reason why candi- dates everywhere should be taxing themselves to the utmost capacity. There is still another reason, which Is this: On Saturday, November 24 one week after the close of the 5000 extra vote period, the $1.2S5 Cleveland six, Special Merit Prize Offer" will close. A candidate who has turned in the greatest amount of cash in subscriptions during the Special Merit Prize Offer" which ends No- vember 24, will receive a new $1,285 Cleveland six touring car.
 So. that every dollar turned in by candidates between now and next Saturday not only counts in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
Associated Social Workers Of Birmingham Elect Mrs.
 BIynd President

Dr. Edward T, Divine of New York, member of the United States Coal commission. editor of the Survey, and a director of the New York School of Philanthropy, will deliver three-day course of lectures on so- cial work in Birmingham in Feb ruary.
 This announcement was made Mtn- day evening at the banquet of the Associated Social Workers of Bir- mingham when newly elected officers were installed; a follows; Mrs. F. M Blynd, president; Miss Elizabeth LaForge, first vice president; pr. w. II. Mansfield, second vice president Mrs. Nora Shaw, treasurer, and Mrs J. w. Brigman, secretary. Members of the executive committee are: pr. J. G. Vance, chairman; Miss Dorothy Grim and F. A. Culley.
 The banquet was given in the re- ception rooms of the new Sunday school building of the First Method ist church, Sixth avenue near Nine teenth street.
 Judge Virginia Mayfield spoke on the work of the court of domestic relations There was a general dis cussion of the community chest movement and other topics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
BOLIGEE PLANTER DIES
w. ID. Johnston Succumbs To Heart
 Attack Early Tuesday Morning

News was received in Birmingham Tuesday of the death early Tuesday of William D. Johnston, prominent planter and merchant of Boligee, Ala. MT. Johnston succumbed to an attack of heart disease.
 Mr. Johnston, who was 70 years of age, was lifelong resident of Greene county, where his father had lived before him. He was active in all public affairs, and recognized as leader in the community. He was proprietor of the William D. John st,n Mercantile company and had eX- tensive agricultural holdings.
 He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eula Atkinson Johnston, and four sons, one of whom. c. H. Johnston, is in business in Birmingham. The others are w. D. Johnston. Jr., and Fred Johnston of Boligee,, and s. B. Johnston of New York. Mir. John ston was related by marriage to the Drennen family of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
ATTORNEY IS VICTIM AXIS CLUB CONDUCTS IN HALE ASSAULT CASE DISCUSSION CLASSES
Defendant Held Not Guilty, But
 Lawyer Fined For Language

Verdict of not guilty was returned by the jury trying A. B. Hale on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der John Lambert. The jury was out only a few minutes.
 Both men were court stenographers. The attack took place in court house corridor. Attorneys for defend ant made the plea that he had been attacked in letters written by Lam bert and that the assault was pro. volled by Lambert's conduct. One of the witnesses stated that mo deadly weapon was used and doctor tes- tified that Lamberts skull was not fractured.
 Salem Ford, an attorney, was fined $5 by Judge John Denson, who tried the case, for speaking abusively to one of the witnesses outside the court room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14

Putting charity on a business basis is the way in which James l.. Mitch ell, president of the Capitol National bank of St. Paul, Minn.. describes the operation of the CommunitX Chest in St. Paul. Improvement each year has been shown in the administration of the work in St. Paul. says MT, Mitchell. He writes:
 Tn reply to your inquiry. beg to say that we are very much in favor of the Community Chest idea as it has been operated in this city.
 We have discovered that it is ab- solutely necessary for the Chest to be managed by the best brains that can be found in the city. It is not enough for the head of a prosperous institution to sign up for a liberal pledge and turn over the balance of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
Four Days Only Remaining
 In Which 10 Profit By Extra
 Vote Offer In Club Campaign

75.OOO extra vote offer. but, also. counts in the Special Merit Prize Offer"
 And the beautiful thing about the Special Merit Prize" is that 1t does not interfere with the regular prizes in any shape form or fashion If a candidate, who is leading on No- vember 24 with the most cash turned in during the Special Merit Prize" period, sho Id, again. be leading in votes at the close of the campaign, December Is, that candidate would vii the S3,390 Cadallac, first capital award.
 SHn Time To Enter.
 There is still time to enter the campaign and win. A new candidate by starting now and taking advan- tage of the 75,O00 extra vote offer, may, with intensive work, soon climb to the top of the list.
 O O O
 Second Payment.
 During the early part of the cam paign a number of your friends may have given you short time subscrlp- tion thinking you did not have the sticking qualities necessary to win in a campaign of this magnitude. They told you they would watch your progress, and if they thought you were going big" they would help you with an additional subscription payment later. You may take this second payment and you will receive votes the same as if the payments had all been made at one time. For example,. Suppose your friend gave you a thres months subscription to the Daily and Sunday by carrier: For that subscription you collected $2.5 and received 1000 votes. Now if you can get this party to extend h1s sup scription for three months longer, making six months in all, for the sec ond three months you will receive 4000 votes, making 5000 in aIl or. suppose a subscriber had already paid you $5 for six months: If you now get this same subscriber to make another payment for six months, 50 for the second payment you will re- ceive 5000 votes, making 15,0O0 votes in all you have received for this years subscription. This second pay ment plan applies to any second pay ment subscription. When sending such subscriptions, be sure and mark on the remittance sheet by the sub scriber's name the words tsecond pay ment." Unless it IS marked second payment the second payment votes will not be allowed. Also, give the amount of the first payment.
 Contract Subscriptions.
 Subscribers who contracted to take The Herald during the sub scription campaign which ended some weeks ago, may give their subscrip- tion Nayment to a candidate. and any payment they make will apply on their contract. The money paid sim ply pays for the subscription which they contracted for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
'JO[L|Es IF 1923' SEATS NOW READY
.Salter Urges Zamora Mem bers To Send In Requests
 For Tickets At Once

Requests for seats for "Jollies of 1923" to be staged by Zamora Tenn pie, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine members on the nights of November 20, 2l, %, 2S are coming in rapidly. not only from Birmin gham. but from every section of north Alabama, ac- cording to L. H. Salter, chairman of the committee in, charge ss
 He states that allotment of seats will be made in the order received and that reservations are only good on the night for which they are is- sued. All requests for tickets must be in the hands of Chairman Salter not later than Thursday, as the tick cts will be sent through the mails. He urges that the members of Zamora send in their request cards at once