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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Details of Battle

Vienna, October 3l.-Details of the great battle in Thrace are given by the Reichs Post correspondent at the front. The Bulgarian staff choose the neighborhood of Luleburgas as the center of gravity. Therefore all their available strength around Adrianople as well as the greater part of the forces were coneentrated there This shifting of the center of gravity to the right wing was caused by displacement which had occurred in the Turkish army.
 The Turkish front, originally directed north, was turned 10 cover the line of retf eat over Istrandia and Tchatalja, By this change of front the Bulgarian plans to cut off the Turkish army were checked. but as the Turks made the att tack before their army was properly cropped the Bulgarians had an opportun- ty to defeat the Turkish left wing com pletely in the plains of Luleburgas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Turks Had More Men
Turks CompleteIy Rented

Sofia, Bulgaria, october a.-The Bull garian army has completely routed the main Turkish army under Maxim Pasha. The Turks fled in disorder leaving many killed and wounded on the field. The battle continued three full days. The fighting line reached from Luleburgas to Serai east and west. The Ottoman troops retreated to Tchorlu south of the positions which they were forced to vacate.
 The town of Tehorlu where the Turks are expected to make another stand oc- cupies an important position on the main road and on the railroad between Con stantinople and Adrianople at the point where the road from the port of Rodosto intersects Unless the Turks hold this place they will be unable to bring any more troops from Asia Minor by way of Rodosto's snowdrift.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
REVIVAL SERVICES AT
 WOODLAWN CHURCH
Special Service for Children Tomorrow Morning at 10 O'Clock, The Rev.
 70. Hains Officiating

The revival services being conducted this week at the newly finished Wood lawn Methodist church by the Rev J. o. Hains, assisted by the Rev. ]. $. Glasgow, the pastor, have been highly successful and have aroused great interest in Wood- lawn, many new members affilating themselves with the Woodlawn chSrch
 One of the features of this successful revival is the music and singing provided by the large choir of the Woodlawn church, directed by Dr. D. F. Lovelady. There will be a special service for the children at 10 o'clock Saturday morn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
ONE ON BRENT

officer Brent. mounting his. wheel. hur- ried to the scene For some time he searched about for the boys, but could find no trace of them, and everything was quiet During the hunt he had cov- cred several blocks, and had left his wheel under light at the corner with the chain locked When he returned the wheel had disappeared.
 He was about to give up in despair after having searched every possible place where 1t could have been hidden and had arrived at the conclusion that it had been stolen, when he espied the missing ob- ject suspended from the cross at the top of a high telephone pole. He climbed up and then down with the wheel Offi- cer Brent avows that "he'li get em."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Moutenegrins Capture Ihek

RielSa october 3l.-General Vukotich, at the head of the victorious Montenegrin troops, entered Ihek Wednesday after noon The Servian inhabitants, bearing flags acclaimed the victories.
 Ihek which also is known as Fetch, IS in the Villayet of Kossovo, about elo niles from the Montenegrin frontier. In the middle ages it was the seat of the Seivan patriarchs and after the Montene- grns occupied the town a thanksgiving service was held in the old patriarch ca- thedral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Campaign About Over

The importance of yesterdays victory, the correspondent says. is fully under stood With the rout of Nazim's army, the campaign is believed to be practically over and nothing is now needed but the fall of Adrianople to render the Bulgarian triumph complete.
 Within few days momentous de- cisions will probably be taken by the powers and peace of Europe will be at stake.
 Whether the European concert holds together or breaks up there is reason to believe that allied states will hold firmly tn their programme. They al- ready have undergone enormous sacri- fees and are prepared to face every eventuality.
 Only those who have been brought into close contact with the terrible realities of this war can estimate the extent of those sacrifices. In Sofia the wounded are arriving literally in thousands. All the larger public and many private build- ings have been transformed into hos pitals. Even at that some have to be laid on the bare floors. The wounded from the last great battle have yet to ar- rive. How arrangements can be made to accommodate them it is ilard to say.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Report Negotiations

London, October 31.-The Vienna cor respondent of the Daily Chronicle sends the following:
 "The Servlan foreign minister and the Greek premier, who brought about the Balkan alliance, started for Paris today. 1t Is supposed to negotiate with Premier Poincare.
 Tt is understod othat the Bulgarian army in following up it's success, will advance on Constantinople. The Balkan allies will not accept an armistice, but are willing to negotiate peace direct with Turkey"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
BODY OF DEAD VICE PRESIDENT WILL
 LIE IN STATE TODAY
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 fortitude. She was kneeling at the bed side of her husband when the final sum- mons came and remained in the room the greater part of last night. Before he died MT. Sherman had entrusted to his wife list of those he wished to act as honorary pail bearers at his funeral Who they are has not yet been an- nounced. The active bearers will be se- lected from the employees of the Utica Trust and Deposit company of which MT. Sherman was president. Political activity here ceased with the death of the vice president. Meetings which had been scheduled have been abandoned by all parties who have joined in mourning the loss of utica's most dis tinguished citizen.
 The Honorary Pall Bearers The honorary pallbearers were an- noUnced tonight as follows: United States Senator E1ihu Root Thomas R. Proctor, Charles s. Symonds, William s. Doolittle, J. Francis Day. George F. Durham, Charles B. Rogers, William T. Baker. Henry H. Coorer and Dr. Fayette H. Peck
 All are Uticans, except Senator Root, whose home is in the neighboring village of Clinton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

The Hallowe' eners worked the call of flcer at police headquarters last night until he was ready for weeks sleep. By midnight over two dozen calls had been registered at headquarters which were the result of some escapade of the mischief makers.
 Officer Brent, at work at the central station about 1G o'clock, was made the butt of a joke by several unknown young sters. A call had been turned in about 9:45 o'clock from Twentieth street and Eighth avenue, that a crowd of boys were disorderly over in that neighbor- hood and a lady asked for an officer to quiet them as she was bothered by a very bad headache.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Serious News for Turkey

eConstantinople, November Id a. m)-- Serious news has been received from the front The council of ministers is still sitting at the porte. It is believed that the ministers are discussing the question of concluding peace with the Balkan states
 The exact nature of the latest adyices from the battle line in Thrace has not been made known, but last evening the government received the following report from Maxim Pasha, the war minister and commander of the Turkish forces:
 "Our eastern army has been engaged for the last four days in serious fighting with the Bulgarian forces between Lule- burgas and Visa Our army corps, con certrated at Luleburgas and to the north, are offering vigorous resistance to the enemy advancing in this direction.
 '"rhe citadel at Adrianople is still hold ing out Our forces in the neighborhood of Visa are making a successful advance" !"
 Still earlier official advices stated that a Bulgarian force of 5000 men had con- centrated in the 1strandia mountains where the retreat of the Bulgarians had been cut off"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Gibbons and Jusserand Telegraph

Utica, N. r.. October 3l.-Mrs. sherman this afternoon received this message from Ambassador Jusserand, the French min tster:
 My wife and I send you from our hearts our condolences in your bereave- ment so great and so sadly felt by all these who knew the vice president, and had been able to appreciate his many noble qualities"
 Cardinal Gibbons telegraphed:
 T extend to you heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, who was also my cherished friend.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
The Honorary Pall Bearers
PERSONAL

Judge J. J. Mayfield, associate justice of the supreme court passed through Bir- mingham last night from Montgomery eu route to his home in Tuscaloosa
 W B. Oliver. dean of the law school of the University of Alabama, in return ing to Tuscaloosa from Montgomery, where on yesterday he had legal business, passed through Birmingham last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

some of the property left by his grand father was sold and that he used tie money in obtaining an education.
 His statement that his sister was an inlbecile has lead to the belief that ne will plead insanity.
 Oakley was a married man but secured a divorce from his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Turkey and Peace

Paris, November 1.--The Matln pub fishes an interview with Noradunghian Effendi, the Turkish foreign minister, who Is quoted as saying:
 Turkey canont lay down her arms until she is victorious. However. if Europe intervened by an offer of mediRf ton, we are ready. as in the past, to follow the advice of Europe. We cannot forget that we participated in the labors of the conference at The Hague and to- day. as yesterday, we shall not disavow a single one of the dispositions adopted at that conference, to which we placed our signature.
 "M Poincare will find that Turkey will not stand in the way if he takes up the courageous task of attempting to re- establish peace. Tomorrow, as today, we shall show the great powers of the west that peace has no supporter more loyal than Turkey"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

significant parts played by the Turkish and Greek fleets.
 Numbers Were Even
 The Bulgarian cavalry advancing on Kirk -Kilisseh and Kski- -Baba reached Luleburgas Tuesday morning. The cav airy was followed by the bulk of the combined armies of Generals Dimitrieff and Koyatcheff later in the day. Here they encountered the main Turkish army under Maxim Pasha.
 The total Turkish force numbered 150,- 900, the Bulgarians being about equal A great series of battles then began, ex- tending over an area of about 15 miles The fighting continued for more than fans, made confident by recent victories attacked with great impetlsosity the Turk ish positions which extended from Lule- burgas on the south to Bunarhissar on the north.
 The Turks appear to have resisted with great obstinacy, but eventually gave way all along the line and retreated in dis order.
 The news of the victory was received in Sofia without public rejoicings. Fears are expressed that in the hour of triumph Bulgaria may now, as in 1885, be de- prived of the reward of her victory.
 Rumors of the imminence of Austrian and Roumanian mobilization gain ground and no great confidence is felt that the powers of the triple entente will secure fair play for those who risked everything in the cause of freedom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Baraca- Philathea Classes of Woodlawn
 Church Entertained

The younger set of the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church of woodlawn last evening spent most enjoyable three hours, from untila11 o'clock, at which time the Jun for Phiiathea class of young ladies en- tertained the boys of the Junior Baraca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Time to Intervene

London, November 1.-The Austrian cabinet is considering the French pro- posal for mediation by the powers to stop the war, according to a Vienna dispatch to the Daily Mail There is feeling of great anxiety at Vienna as 1t is believed Europes task, confronted by four vie- torious armies on Turkish soil, is an ex- tremely dangerous one. Austria Hungary has made preparations for every eventu- ality and is ready to deliver a blow in any direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Negro Gamblers Arrested

officers Alexander and Reed, of the evening shift last night arrested five negroes and committed them to the city jail charged with gaming. The arrest occurred about 11:50 o'clock. The offi- cers stated that they caught the negroes in the act, and that three resisted ar raSf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
The Decisive Battle Is Won

London, November 1.-The decisive bat tie of the war has apparently been fought and won, says a Sofia dispatch to the Times. The Turkish retreat eventually became a complete rout. The Bulgarians followed up the pursuit energetically, severely punishing the panic-stricken Turks and capturing great quantities of guns, flags, munitions of war and pris- oners.
 It is reported that Tchorlu has been taken and that the Bulgarians are ad- vancing on Tchatalja.
 Describing the defeat of the Turks at Kailar, Macedonia, a dispatch to the Chronicle says they left 200 dead while 800 were taken prisoners. Seven guns fell into the hands of the Creeks
 The main body of the Creek army is now marching in force to attack Salonil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Turks Routed

London, October 3l.-The Bulgarian army has completely routed a Turkish force estimated at 100000 men at Lule- burgas after three days terrific fight ing according to a special dispatch from Scfia today. The Bulgarian cavalry Is pursuing the Turks in their flight.
 The wings of the Turkish and Bulgarian armies, which roughly occupy lines out stretching from Lulegurgas to Visya, have been engaged for three days in series of determined struggles. The Bulgarians claim to have defeated the Turks at the Luleburgas end while the Mussulmans assert that the Bulgarians have been driven back around Visya. Of the fight ing in the center no official report has been received yet.
 The Bulgarians are stalking everything on the result of this battle. They have brought into play all available regulars aiding the investiture of the Adrianople fortress, which is now completely be- sieged The reserves are engaged in this Some have taken the field in civilian clothes with suspenders holding haver- sacks The Turkish commanders say they withdrew slowly.
 The Asia Minor report that Bulgarian cavalry had gone to the port Of Roresto on the Sea of Marmora is thought in military circles to be quite natural, as a good road leads from Lulegurgas to the IL. | point of supplies. On the other side of the peninsula the Bugarians are extend- ing the conquered territory in Mace donia It is reported they crossed the mountains and took the town of Prisrend with large quantity of Turkish muni- tions. They are said to have taken also Diakovo, still further to the southwest.
 The Greeks appear to be spreading out their lines They have occupied Grevena, on the western road leading to Monastir.
 Grave fears are expressed in regard to the Christian populations of Constanti- nople, Saloinik and other Turkish ports, where the reports of Turkish defeats IS being circulated in spite of the censor ship and official denial. Great Britain ai- ready has ordered a warship to proceed to Salonilxi for the protection of British Hives and property there. and the action of the other powers in the matter is under consideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
SPECIAL TRAIN TO CARRY OFFICIALS
 TO UTICA SATURDAY
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in this city at 2 o'clock on the after- moon of Saturday
 I'll. E. DAVENPORT,
 Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
STRAY BULLET BREAKS
 AGE-HERALD WINDOW

At 2:25 o'clock this morning bull let from a pistol whizzed through the heavy glass window of the stereoty ping room of The Age Herald. and landing against a column, fell blunted to the floor. At the time three men were at work in the room.
 The pistol was evidently fired from some place elevated above the ground, for the small hole pierced in the fourth story window pane could not have been so per fectly rounded had the bullet start ed from the earth.
 The missile is preserved by the stereotypers as a memoir of their marrow escape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
JOHN 1. BURNETT IS HEARD IN FELL CITY Large Crowd Hears the
 Little Giant ANSWERS QUESTIONS Tells of Senator Cogswelrs Former Race = Predicts Election of
 Woodrow Wilson for
 the Presidency

Pell City. october 31.-(special.) .)-John L Burnett, Seventh district congressman, addressed a large audience at the village hall at this place tonight The meeting was called to order promptly at 7SO o'clock by Gardner Greene. chairman. In his introductory remarks Colonel Greene said that heretofore the democratic party of this county and the Seventh congress siopal district has been fighting the field but now we have them split by the standpat republicans, the socialists, and tae. moosevelts, and we will win this time from top to bottom. He imp/essed upon them the duty of loyalty to the ob- ligation every man took when he paItic- ipated in the primary to support the nom inees from the President down to bailiff.
 With a few more striking remarks he introduced to the audience John L. Bur nett the little giant of the Seventh con- gressiona district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
INDICATIONS POINT
 TO QUIET ELECTION
Both Sides Claim Victory at Cuban Polls
 Today

l Havana, October Manifestations to- night strongly favor an orderly election tomorrow in spite of the recent pessimis- tic predictions of tke leaders of both parties There was some excitement this afternoon on account of a rumor that Orestes Ferrara, speaker of the House Of the Representatives and liberal leader, had been shot and killed at Cienfuegos. This proved to be untrue.
 At 10 o'clock tonight the department of the interior received messages from all the provinces reporting complete tranquility in all parts of the island, in cluding Cienfuegos, where the municipal authorities and the leaders of both sides are working in harmony with the militia officer delegated by the President to take supreme charge of armed force for pre- serving order and assuring all citizens free access to the polls. The government was much gratified at the reports from Cienfuegos which has been regarded as the chief danger point. The threats of the zayistas to abstain from participation in the election ap- parently will not be carried into effect, thus relieving the probability of post ponement of the election.
 The governments precautions to pre- serve peace at l1le capltal nave Deeh III no way relaxed. The President has is- sued a decree closing all drinking places during the hours of voting. Nearly 4000 1 armed police, ruraies. guards and fegH- lars will patrol the streets and guard the polls.
 There is practically no betting on the result. Both parties claim they will carry all six provinces. The indications are that the Zayistas will carry Pinar Del Rio and Matanzas, but the probabilities incline in the direction of victory for General Mario Menocal, the conservative candidate In case the voting is close, the result will remain doubtful until Sat urday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Deaths and Funerals
A. F. Couch

A. F Couch, aged 5s yearsr died late Wednesday evening at the family resi- dence. s2s South Twenty-sixth street. Pending the arrival of relatives from Brooklyn, N. Y. the funeral arrange ments will De delayed. The services will be in charge of Lige Loy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
British Ship to Front

Canea, Crete. October 31. .-The British armored cruiser Hampshire sailed from here today for Saloniki.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Relief in Sofia

Sofia, October 3l.-News of the defeat
 of the Turkish army lwss received here late tonight with fedling of great relief but no noisy demonstration. Confidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
SPRING HILL BEATS
 BIRMINGHAM BOYS
 BY SPEEDY WORK

Mobile, October 81-(special) )-Though handicapped by giving away many pounds to the Birmingham College eleven, Coach Jere Austills Spring Hill Warriors made up what they lacked in weight with their wonderful speed and defeated the Magic City team this afternoon on the college campus by score of 12 to 6. The game was full of thrills and good playing and al all times both squads fought dlard for victory before an enthusiastic gathering Of rooters
 All Spring Hilrs scoring was done in the first quarter. The Purple and White lads ran the ball down the field, Cassidy buclSing for one yard for the touchdown. He failed to kick goal The second touchdown came short time afterward when McEnnis bucked the line for one yard. He also missed goal.
 In the second and third quarters neither team was able to score, although the ball was kept in Birmingham's territory most of the time. In the fourth quarter the Birmingham athletes scored their only touchdown, Clements carrying the ball over. He failed at goal.
 Spring Hill squad showed fine interfer- enee and tackling, while forward passes were worked with precision to advantage the athletes showing the careful drilling of Coach Jere Austil Birmingham out weighed the Hill lads about 10 pounds and while their interference was fairly good they were slow, this costing them a victory as Spring Hills speed paved the way to both touchdowns.
 For Spring Hill the work of Joe Cassidy 1, T. McElnnis and Durham was feature Durham with his bucking and tackling while Tarleton also furnished a couple of thrills with long end runs. The line buclSing of Clemens and Meyers featured Birmingham's play. The line up:
 Spring Hill. Position. B'ham Col Dyar. Gibbons ........ ............ Cooley Berthelot ......... R. G. .......E. Sessions, Owenton P eMeEnnis ........ L. G. ............ Nolan,
 Owenton Durham ............ R. T. .......... Meyers Dove .............. L. T. ............ Batson Tarleton ........... R. E. ........ .Cummins Jim Cassidy ..... l.. F. ........ Edwards Van Heuvel Barker a B.......... Boyd P. McEnnis,
 Timothy .......... R. H. B. ........ Fields Ducote .............. F. B. ........... Logan Referee, Laxon; umpire, McCants; head .lnesman, Walton time of quarters, l5 and 12 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01
Turks in Panic

Sofia october 3i.-The Bulgarian army is vigorously pursuing the Turks, who lare retreating in disorder and panic on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-11-01

serai and Tehorolu. Many guns and large quantities of ammunition have been captured. Aiyali, near Lulegurgas, and Maras have been burned All the Chris tian inhabitants. according to the Bull garians, were massacred.