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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
FLEETS CT MANI NATIONS NCW IN
 THE CHINA SEAS
Suggested That First Naval Clash of European Powers May Occur in the Orient-American Vessels
 Would Look After All
 Neutral Citizens
WATCHFUL WAITING
 IS JAPAN'S POLICY

Tolxio, July 30-Japans attitude on the European crisis may be de- scribed as one of watchful waiting Should Great Britain become in- volved In the war and British rights and interests in eastern Asia or Indian be menaced or attacked. it is stated that Japan in fulfillment of her alliance with Great Britain, will assist that country. However, If the war is limited to Europe. Japan probably will remain neu- tral.
 Several newspapers here say the withdrawal of Russia's 8 forces from the far east would afford Japan an opportunity to extend her in- fluence in Asia.
 A suggestion has been made here that Japan and the United States simultaneously essay mediation in the European crisis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Flashes From War Zone

London. July 3O.--A dispatch iron, st. Petersburg to Reuters Telegraph company says it Is believed In St. Pctersburg that Austria will deciare wac ngasnst Russia tomorrow.
 The dispatch adds that If this sbouil be the case, it Is understood thnt hn,- peror Nicholas will go to Moscow to deliver n pronouncement in the Uspen- sky cathedral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Receive Message From Germany

Paris, July 30.-Louis J. Malvy, the French minister of the interior. made the following announcement tonight to q number of deputies who had gathered in the lobbies of the chamber:
 "We have received from Germany news which we did not dare to hope
 'The situation" NJ. Malvy continued lis now better than has generally been sup posed It is permissible to foresee mo- ment when negotiations may enter into q way leading to favorable solution'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
RUSS|A'S ATTITUDE CAUSESPESS|M|SM AS T0PEACE PLANS OF D|PLOMAT|STS We'll Known That Efforts Will Be Fruitless if
 Russia Considers
 Plans Ripe AUSTRIAN SHELLS
 NOW FALLING IN
 SERVIAN CAPITAL Open Heavy Cannonade in Second Attack-Casualties Said to Be Comparatively Light = At
 tempt of Austrians to
 Cross River Repulsed
BOMBARDMENT OF
 BELGRADE BEGINS ANEW

London. July 9o.-The Servan legation here received a message tonight from Nish saving the bonn bardment of Belgrade was resumed by the Austrlans at o'clock this morning. Shells were directed at the principal streets of the city.
 The telegram added that several Austrian spies had been captured by the Servians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31


 Washington. July SO.-The possibility that Japan might become involved in a general war should her ally England. be drawn into the threatened vortex in Flu rope was discussed today in diplomat tic circles here. The treaty of alliance be- tween Great Britain and Japan, signed in 1so5 and renewed in 1sl1 provides that the two countries shall support each other in the event of an attack or aggressive action against either in Asia or in India by another power.
 There have been rumors of secret clauses. greatly extending the scope of the convention. and making it apply to hostilities conducted outside of the far east. but the existence of any such extra provisions is unknown to the state de- partment or to the Japanese embassy here.
 Therefore the possibility of Japan's be- ing drawn into any war that might in- volve Great Britain with Germany oi <hS7e''o, VI ieois' 10 ociSNtu ntTt to iliD6t entirely upon naval developments in the far east. In those waters are many ves- sells of European powers engaged in look ing after the interests of their citizens resident in China, Korea and Japan. Just as the fist blow in the naval war be- tween the United States and Spain in 1898 was unexpectedly struck in the far away Philippines. it is suggested the first clash between European powers might occur in the China sea. And in case the British fleet there should find itself engaged in hostilities with the German and Austrian and Italian vessels many believe Japan would be called upon to aid her ally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
SECRETARY BRYAN ! DEFENDS PROPOSED | COLOMBIAN TREATY
Says United States Is Liable for Damages Caused the South American COun-
 try by Canal

l Washington, July 30.-A second forma statement in defense of the proposed
 Colombian treaty was issued tonight by l Secretary Bryan. Without mentioning
 Colonel Roosevelt MT Bryan replied to arguments advanced by the former Pres
 ioent in his attacks upon the admins
 tration proposal to pay Colombia $25.- 0Oo.0oo in settlement Of claims growing out Of the separation of Panama and the
 acquisition of the canal zone by the | United States
 Relterating his declaration that in con
 sidering the treaty it is not necessary to examine into the merits of the contro-
 in 1903, the secretary urged that even if the United States in acquiring the canal zone was exercising right of eminent
 domain, 1t was not relieved of liability
 for actual damages resulting to Colom-
 bia.
 Colonel Roosevelt recently asked the
 Senate foreign relations committee to
 hear a statement from him before re- porting the pending treaty. Chairman Stone replied that if the committee de-
 cided to pass upon the convention at this
 season it would be glad to hear from the colonel, but the general understanding is that the matter will go over until December.
 Rrvan's Statement Secretary Bryan in his statement to- night says:
 Tn considering the treaty with Co lombia, it is not necessary to examine into the merits of the controversy relat- ing to the action of the United States in 1so3 The present treaty deals with the situation as it presents itself today and is fully justified no matter what the ordinary one may adopt as to the course pursued by our nation in connection with the separation of Panama from Colom- bia Some contended that the action taken by the United States was based upon the necessities of the case and those necessities. as stated by those who take this position are, that Colombia was not able to build the canal herself and was not willing to sell to the United States upon reasonable terms the right to build the canal
 Those who take this position put the IJnited States fin the attitude of exercis- ing the right of eminent domain in. the interests of the worlds commerce; but l the exercise of the right of eminent do- main does not relieve those who exer- else 1t of liability for actual damages suffered. 1 If it is contended that the price offered by the United States prior to Panama ; l separation was a reasonable one, and that 1 Colombia ought to have accepted it. that valuation cannot be reduced merely be- cause Colombia was not willing to accept the offer The price then offered was approximately s17,5OOOo0 ($l0.000.0O0 cash and s@000O year for hundred years,
 which could not be capitalized at T.5O0.-
 O00.) But when this price was offered il was understood that Colombia would re- 1 tain the state of Panama and have the advantage to be derived from proximity to the canal
 What justice or fairness can there be
 lContinued en Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
England MObilizing

Valetta, Malta, July 30.-Incessant prparattons proceeded among the large British garrison and also among the vessels of the British fleet here throughout the night. All leave for of ficers and men has been stopped by schedules The authorities issued orders for precautionary stage of mobiliza- tion and as a consequence great activi- ty was apparent in the dock yards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Germany.
 san Francisco. July 3o.---To an nsur- ance company here asking for rates oa I foreign shipments. Lloyds of London cabled in reply today: No quotations ! possible War believed inevitable on all sides
 1 Lloyds san Francisco manager said he did not understand that quotations had been suspended but they were so cratic that it was useless to put them l out. The uncertainty over insurance rates has thrown the export business here into the greatest hesitancy No shipper cares to risk the long voyage
 to Europe without insurance. Paris. July 30.-The French govern
 ucnt has issued a decree limiting with drawals from the savings banks to 90 | francs ($i0) for each depositor. With Grawals can be effected only on two weeks notice.
 The Bank of France has decided to place in circulation 20 franc and franc notes to relieve the difficulties of com
 rnerce arising through the disappear ance of gold and silver. Ottawa. ont July S0.-Canada is making preparations to aid England with regiments should the mother country become involved In the Euro | Itdn tOhiiitt+ All 'hitiEtnf9 h''oH1 ot the Canadian militia council was held here today.
 It was learned tonight that the meet ing was called in consequence of mes sages from the -ar office to consider
 what steps should be taken to protect Quebec Montreal and other cities on tie St. Lawrence river. and St. John and | ether Bay of Fundy points from raid Ing cruisers
 The most expeditions way Of raising l regiments for service With the British armies in Europe also was considered. l London. July s0.--The British war office ] tonight explained the calling out today of l several sections of the special defense l force of Great Britain as follows:
 "It was in accordance with the ordinary | routine when precautionary measures are 1 put into force. Only the special reserve | sections of the territorial force are being employed and no other territorials are | involved in these measures.' l Rerne Switzerland. July 3O.--'rhe Swiss 1 government has authorized the issuance i of 20 franc notes on account of the inter-
 national situation.
 St Johns N, r.. July s0.--The French
 warship Friant began loading coal and
 landing her surplus equipment today in
 readiness for immediate departure for l Brest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Francis Joseph to Vienna

Ischl. Austria. July 30-Emperor Francis Joseph left here today amid scenes of widest enthusiasm for Vien-
 ma. A great crowd gathered at the sta tion and cheered the aged monarch Archduke Charles, the heir to the
 throne, accompanied his majesty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Martial Law Proclaimed

Riga, Russia. July 30.-Martial law was proclaed today over Bolderaa and the mouth of the Dvina river and it's vicinity. Steamers have to obtain spe- cial permission to pass in and out. The field of submarine mines outside the en- trance to the harbor is to be completed tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Austrians Invade Seryia

Nish. Servia. July 3O.-The invading Austrian troops advanced today some 20 miles to the southward of Belgrade. and an artillery duel was in progress today near kicznicy and Semendra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Netherlands Neutral

The Hague. The Netherlands. July 90. The Official Gazette today publishes in pica declaration of absolute neutrality on the part of The Netherlands during Che Austro-Servian war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
No Chance for Mediation

Rome. July 30.-Today official circles here have abandoned all hope of the efficacy of mediation's sunshine in the European conflict. It was stated that the moment had now come for Germany to show whether she still wants Czech's warfare, and it was estimated she alone could intercede for peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
To Try to Make Peace

Berlin, July 30.--C;rand Duke Ernst of Hess brother of Princess Elizabeth Eco dorovna of Russia, was sent by Emperor
 William to St. Petersburg today in u last endeavor to arrange peace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31
Employees Guard Railroads

Berlin, July 30.-State railroad employees, armed with carbines and ball cartridges, were placed on duty today at all the railroad bridges and culverts throughout Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

Berne. Switzerland. July 30.--'rhe Swiss government has authorized the issuance of 20 franc notes on account of the inter- national situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-31

St. Johns, N, r.. July 30--The French warship Friant began loading coal and landing her surplus equipment today in readiness for immediate departure for Brest
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
Children Cry
FOR FlETchER'S
CASTORIA
Predictions Justified.

Wholly apart from the stories of
the armies Of the unemployed In the
different large Giles of this country.
the reports of theimports and exports
do not seem to indicate that the ex-
portations OF the trainers of the law
have been fulfilled. 1t WAS promised
that American manufacturers would
be able to keep their mills running on
full time without reducing wages. be-
cause the raw materials of their in
dustries would come in either free
OF duty or at very low rate of duty.
Yet t. statements OF the operations
OF the first four months Df the new
Tariff Law show that importations OF
raw materials. for use In manufacture
are less under the new law than unlier
the oil law. II is the manufactured
articles which show the increase. I'm
other words. the promise that the new
Tariff would not harm any legitimate
business has not been kept. and the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
Farmer Ben's Big Kick.

see that big appropriations of but
ter, corn, beef and other farm truck
are being brought in to this country
from other countries under the new
Wilson Tariff that has knocked off al
Protection from farm products. OF
course butter and corn are lowering
in price and all other farm stuff will
have to be knocked out in price la
ter. | wouldn't care about the farmer
having to take less for his stuff he
raises if the price of other things he
has to buy was also affected in the
same way, but they amt. And that
amt all. The stuff which family
eats amt more than a quarter of
the cost OF Twin, and | can't see that
clothes and shoes and rents ann light
and books and lumber and taxes and
all the rest have been cut one bit.
That's the big kick I've got agenst
the Wilson Wilson Tariff bill.
1t is all jug handlok agenst
the farmer and in favor of the rich
But the farmers who
hetod to put Wilson in to dictate
jae outrageous Tariff will be the
sickest Lot ever before this trip is
over.-Austin (Minn.) Transcript.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
ISAAC PARRISH
INDICTMENT Dismissed
Commonwealth Attorney Files
Statement-ls Convinced
Parrish innocent.

Hawesville, KY, April 1.-THE cir.
cult court today handed down the fol.
lowing decisions:
Case of f. l.. Morris, etc, VS.. S. J
Bunker, etc, Morris suing Bunker for
$l,040 on timber contract; verdict
OF $500 in favor of the plaintiff.
Commonwealth VS.. Isaac Parrish :
the attorney for the commonwealth
said: THE case has been filed away
with leave TO reinstate," and took an
order restoring the case to the docket,
and saying that he was convinced
that Parrish is not guilty. and that in
justice to him, who had always led
an upright life, ar.i to his family, he
asked the court to restore the case
to the docket, and to dismiss il alb
solutely, so it might not longer be
potentially hanging over him. The
order was entered accordingly. Mr.
Parrish was indicted along with his
brother, j. II. Parrish. for the failure
of the Owensboro Savings Bank. It
being alleged that he made false en-
tries in the books of the bank.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17

of the Democratic Tariff this coun-
try had imported 4,450,0OO bushels of
corn, l3,2SO,OOO bushels of oats, D.
$4,000 bushes CT potatoes and Ca
500, 900 pounds of rice. If this had
decreased the cost of living It would
be some recompense, but there Is no
evidence that it has. The high prices
remain, but the foreign producer is
Getting the benefit of them. 1t is es-
,imated that the food imports cited
above represent the produce of 625,-
621 acres of ground.
Presently, when the Canadian Par
lament has made American wheat free
Canadian wheat will come into this
country free of duty to the displace-
ment of American wheat. When the
sugar provision of the Democratic
Tariff go"~ into operation, the Louis
lana cane growers and the Western
sugar beet producers will find their
occupation gone. The rest of the
country would perhaps bear this with
equanimity If the low Tariff did
nothing more than restrict the mar
ket and profits of American farmer's.
Lower prices for food should natural
ly follow this, though thus far they
have not done so.
But how to the farmers like it
and what, on refleXion, will be their
verdict on a party policy which they
helped make successful and which
fills the American market with foreign
grown corn oats, potatoes, rice, whe;d
and sugar?-Philadelph Press.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
What a Weeks Wages Will Buy.

Clothing manufacturers are making
the most of the opportunities for
hoodwinking their customers which the
Free-Tra1e Tariff affords them. They
try to make people believe that be-
cause of the low Tariff on wooden ia
brics they are going to get better and
cheaper clothes. One concern ad-
vertises:
Never before have we been able to
offer such attractive values. The tar
iff reduction has opened to us the
wooden markets of all Europe. We
are offering tat s15) special line
of these fabrics, which under the old
Tariff would have been priced at $25
to $35.
1t is absolutely absurd to suppose
that there is going to be any such
reduction in the price of clothing. On
of two things is absolutely true:
Either the clothing manufacturer is to
make goods without any profit or else
the man who gets for ,sl5 suit that
under the old Tariff would have been
priced at S25 to $35 is going to get
a much poorer article than before.
Needless to say, the latter is the
a much poorer article than before.
truth. Under a Protective Tariff a
weeks wages would buy more and
better clothing than could be bought
with a weeks wages in any other
country in the world. Can as much
be said Of Free-Trade which makes
it harder to get the weeks wages?
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17


The citizens of Ohio county should
know and appreciate the difficulties
under which our Fiscal Court labors
in attempting TO spread $4,000 over
loo miles Of roads and bridges ami
keep them in good condition for
twelve months. The people recently
made bids on this work and we I'M
derstanld they aggregated about $751;
900. Let us not 'cuss" the Court for
failing to accomplish the impossible.
Government and State aid Is COM
sns In a few years and then possibly
we can make some Roadway toward
sood roads. II takes money and
plenty of II to convert these miser-
able dirt roads into necent high
ways. which will be passable all
the year.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17

The Louisville Evening Post cop
jee an editorial from this paper and
credits 1t to our neighbor. the Hart
fo1d Herald. Not long ago the Cour-
3er-Journal clipped an editorial from
the Central City Argus and credited
il 10 the Central City Bogus. If
such plumbers were to occur in a coun
try newspaper office they would be
jnexcusable. The great city papers,
however, are never so clear of err
TOTS md hence due allowance must
De made. The local paper must never
commit an error or tell an untruth.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17


The city press is not careful enough
in dealing with reports from the
country presumed TO grow cut of la
Dor troubles. There has never been
any lawlessness in Ohio county on
account OF the farmers tobacco pool
and none, so far as we know. at least
not in many years. from coal miners
strikes. The recent trouble at Echols
in this county, was not to be charged
TO Tabor troubles, but to other causes
entirely. 1t was an attempt upon the
part of certain persons to correct the
morals OF certain other people. Yet,
organized labor had to bear the
blame.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
A Texas Wonder.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney an
bladder troubles, dissolves gravel,
cures ditbetes, weak ind lame backs,
rheumatism, and all Irregularities OF
the kidneys and bladder in both men
and women. Regulates bladder trou-
bles in children If not sold by your
druggist, will send by mail on re-
ceipt of $l.00. One small bottle Is
two months treatment, and seldom
fails to perfect cure. Send for tes-
timonials from this and other states.
DR.. E. w. Hall, 1926 Olive Street, St.
Louis. Mo. Sold by druggists. 3Ot52
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
More About Log Drag.

Centertown. KY. April Ia Editor
Republican-In regard to MIR. Aliens
objection to my construction of road
drag. will say that l will have TO be
shown. II he will show me better
section Of road than mine anywhere
in Ohio county worked with any sort
of an implement then l will yiled
the point. ] do not claim to be per-
feet In the construction Of road build
Ing machinery and am trying to
learn. and II to place a split log on
lts back or belly will produce the
right effect as a road drag. then
certainly am away off. Truly.
WATT TAYLOR.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
RENFROW.

April 13.-Mr. w. Daugheity and
wife have recently returned home
from Louisiana.
Wheat crops in this locality are
looking fine and there is great deal
of gardening going on.
Mrs. Martha Morris and family
went to FriedarId recently shopping.
Mr.. 4. T. Morris went fishing last
Saturday evening and had a lucky
catch. Besides several small ones
he caught one weighing about 10
pounds.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17

II the death penalty is TO deter
others from crime and render a hor-
rible example, the bars should be
thrown down, and people not only
allowed to witness the executions, but
encouraged to do so. The very fact
that this is not done is in recogni-
ton of the well known and acknowl-
edgdi law of nature that the more hui
man butchery We see the less value
we place upon life.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1914-04-17
The horrible executions of the four

The horrible executions of the four
condemned men in New York Monday
will tend to hasten the time whep
capital punishment will be unknown
in every State in this Union. In the
coming years these so-called legal
executions" will be read about in the
history of our country ard classed
alongside the tortures of witchcraft
in the sixteenth century, and men
willl wonder how an enlightend and
Christian people could ever have
gotten the idea that they had the
right TO take human life under the
forms of Law. 1t is murder Just the
came.