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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Magnified Counter Claims

The Russians yesterday took their turn at making large claims and re- ported victory over the Austrians in Galicia in which 3O,0OO prisoners were taken. Not to be outdone, the Ger mans forthwith doubled the number and now claim to have in hand in East Prussia 1000 Russian troops and all the artillery that the Czar's army had.
 Neither report makes mention of casualties and to credit either would require a stretch of the imagination for which, however great the magni- ture of the war, people are not yet prepared. It is apparent that the Austrians have been defeated in Cali cia and the Russians checked in Prus- sia, but how decisive these engage ments were it is impossible to say. In a battle front extending over 100 miles and involving 100000 men such successes might be won without bringing final victory.
 The report that the Kaiser has gone to the Russian front indicates that he considers the danger in the east much greater than in France. That he reasons correctly none will gainsay, for what profiteth it him if he wins Paris and loses Berlin.
 There is still no definite word of the momentous battle being fought on the Franco German line and it may be several days before it comes. Past experience in this war shows that news is about six days behind events and the fight is apparently far from ended
 The silence of the British official bureau and the noncommittal state ment of the French war office is not encouraging for the allies. If there were optimistic reports to give to the world there would be no hesitation, but it requires time to prepare the people for news of reverses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

The Scientific American estimates that the amount of food consumed in a week by the German army would result in a loaf of bread weighing 6o,13O,0OO pounds and 39S feet high, a side of bacon 1s0 feet long and weighing 100000 pounds, a giant potato 1888 feet high and weighing 19O, s3O, GOO pounds and bag of sugar SS feet high and weighing 1,36.O00 pounds. The loaf of bread, the side of bacon, the potato and the bag of sugar are merely fguratve and used for the sake of comparison to give some idea of the quantity of food it requires to feed the Kaiser's soldiers. AL though meat is represented by a side of bacon, as a matter of fact it might be varied by sausage, smoked beef. fresh beef, salt meat or mutton. Also these figures are given for the standard ra- tion which varies when soldiers are act ually fighting or making forced marches in the heat of a campaign which does not permit them to have as many comforts as they enjoy during less strenuous ser vice It is thought that pemmican is be-
 ing largely used as food by the German army. It is estimated that the cost of food for the combined armies per day would be sl2,5OOOOO without the cost Of transportation, which would amount to S42Oo,O0O more per day. These figures are based on prices prevailing several years ago. As the prices of foodstuffs are high armies now at war is about 15 per cent greater than these figures, making total of approximately s22,95O,OOO a day for ra- tions delivered at the place of consump- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
TOMORROW TRIAL OF JOHN PoRTEoUs

manufactured iron and steel. locomotives,
 petroleum products, woollen goods. Ex- ports: Nitrate. borate; iodine, wool. hides.
 honey and beeswax. Colombia-Imports: Prepared foodstuffs,
 crockery, drugs and medicine, metal
 wares. cotton goods, perfumes, soaps. Ex-
 ports: Coffee gold, hides, bananas. rub
 ber platinum and nuts Ecuador-Imports: Foodstuffs. cheap textiles, boots and shoes. Exports: Cocoa
 beans. coffee. Panama hats. ivory nuts.
 rubber, hides.
 Paraguay-Imports: Household utensils. sewing machines, agricultural implements, cotton goods. hardware, foodstuffs. Ex- ports: Forest and live stock products.
 tobacco, yerba mate.
 Peru-Imports: Cotton textiles leather
 goods, metal wares, china, paints. pre-
 pared foodstuffs. Exports: Sugar, rub
 Der. guano. copper. silver sulphide, vana- dium.
 Uruguay-Imports: Cotton goods. paper manufactures, wood manufactures, chem ical products, cement. refined sugar. win- dow glass, fence wire, galvanized iron, paints Exports: Live stock products Venezuela-Imports: Agricultural im- l.plements. cotton goods, flour, lard, rice, wire. Exports: Coffee. cocoa and agri- cultural products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Make This n Tropbv Dav

"The fans should turn out in great num- bers Wednesday to witness the game be- tween Birmingham .and Atlanta" said a Rotarian last night. 'The trophy for the opening day attendance record will be presented to the local club by Presi- dent Kavanaugh of the Southern league, and it is expected that there will be a crowd of about 15.00o present when this is done.
 "On the opening day of the present baseball season the civic organizations were largely instrumental in bringing out crowd of 12,222 fans, which gave Bir- mingham the largest attendance of any city in. the league. Atlanta came next, but she was about 1000 behind us.
 Tt is proposed on Wednesday to commem- crate the victory of opening day by bring ing out more fans than ever before gath cred at Redwood field, and show the At lanta people what fine crowd Birming- ham can show when it wants to cele- brate."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
SOUTH AMERICAN NEEDS

From the New York American.
 What South America wants to buy and sell in expanding her commerce with the United States has been set forth in the following imports and exports, based on government reports issued by the new South American bureau of the department of commerce.
 Argentina-Imports: Automobiles. agri- cultural and dairy machinery. cement. furniture. oil stoves. windmills, wire fenc- ing, kitchen utensils, hardware, canned and fancy foodstuffs. Exports: Beef. mutt ton, hides, animal hair. bristles. flax. wool and whale oil.
 Brazil-Imports: Flour. cement con- densed milk. rubber goods. pianos. furni- ture. dried fruits. typewriters, paint. Ex- ports: Coffee, cocoa. hides. manganese ore Brazil nuts. carnauba wax, crude rubber, sugar and tobacco.
 Bolivia-Imports: Cheap clothing. flour, electrical goods Exports: Crude rubber. ebony, cocoa. sugar cane. spices, tin. zinc, bisriuth, copper.
 chile-lmports: Cement. cotton yarn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
The Wheeler Business College

The booklet just issued by the Wheeler Business college Willard J. Wheeler. president and general manager, is an ex- ceptionally beautiful specimen of the printers art. It is well illustrated and in addition to portraits of the faculty and scenes relating to the college, two pages are devoted to Birmingham. There is a new and particularly attractive sky line of the business district, and much impor- tant information in a nutshell about the city. The population is estimated at 200 900. Among other paragraphs about Bir- mingham are these:
 Has a climate free from extremes of heat and cold.
 Tt is the fastest growing city of it's class in America, and has a warm well come for the worthy stranger.
 Tt is the best place in the world in which to live and make living'
 The booklet is printed on white paper of egg-shell finish and its thick paper cover of buff hue displays fine taste It will serve as one of the many excellent advertising publica tions issued during the last year or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
GREAT TRIALS OF HISTORY
TRIAL OF EDWARD PARKER DEACON

Mrs Deacon moved in the highest class of continental society
 MT. Deacon was remanded to jail the following day and Mrs. Deacon myste- riousy disappeared with the children On February 22, the accused was examined regarding the murder and was remanded for trial. The trial took place at Nice on May 20 following, a large crowd of the residents of the French city gather ing about the palais de justice while it proceeded and the demand for tickets was extraordinary.
 The trial was presided over by Judge Aubertin. The Count du Moirin, procurer of the government, was prosecuting att torney, while MT. Deacon was represented by four of the most eminent lawyers of, France, including Maitre Demanges
 MT Deacon appeared in the courtroom accompanied by two gendarmes. The se- lection of a jury was quickly disposed of Mrs. Deacon, who had been formerly cited to appear, was not present. MT. Deacon, on the invitation of the president of the court, recounted his relations with his wife from their marriage until 1S90 Their life, he said, was happy one until they made the acquaintance of Abeille in 1887. Abelle's visits to their home were at first rare but subsequently, became so frequent that he objected. Finally these visits led to the breaking of the happy marriage relations which had heretofore existed between husband and wife
 After MT. Deacon had given his evidence Mrs. Deacon's deposition was read her physicians claiming that she was too i'll to be present in person. This was followed by the testimony of Imra Deodat the femme de chambre, whose evidence was in favor of her mistress. The trial only con- stunned one day and after the jury had deliberated half an hour they brought in a verdict of the prisoners having in- f1icted wounds resulting in. death without intention to kill. being equivalent to verdict of wilfully wounding. The judge sentenced Deacon to a years imprison- ment, which verdict was entirely unex- pected and was greeted with groans and Eisses.
 Deacon was at once taken back to prison where he remained until December 21, when he was pardoned by President Car not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02


 "A memory of the older readers, was 4 that of Edward Parker Deacon, accused of having killed M. Abeille at Cannes. on February IS, 1892, on account of an intimacy which he believed existed between the Frenchman and the Ameri- cans wife.
 Deacon was a member of a prominent Boston family. and at the time of the murder he was member of an import ant banking firm in Paris. Abeille and Deacon had been close friends until the latter's suspicious were aroused. His wife and he had been spending sometime at Cannes. He had gone to Paris expecting to remain a few days, but suddenly changed his mind, arrived at the Hotel Splendide, Cannes, at midnight, February IS, and went at once to his room. The door was locked but he burst in and found Mrs. Deacon and M Emile Abeille to- gether. The husband exchanged a few hot words with the Frenchman and draw ing from his pocket pistol he killed him. Mrs. Deacon was the daughter of Ad- miral Charles H. Baldwin of the United States navy, who had died previous to the tragedy.
 After MT. Deacon had killed Abeille he turned angrily upon his wife who was shivering and trembling close to the spot where her lover lay bathed in his blood and said: T have a good mind to kill you as I have killed that man; but killing is too good for you.r You shall be re- served for worse fate; you shall live to have the finger of scorn pointed at you for the rest of your life. Never let me see your deceitful face again.
 When he had finished. Mrs Deacon gave a shrielS of terror, fell on her face and was picked up insensible and carried to an adjoining room. The four children who were in the hotel at the time were conducted to another part of the build- ing where their father and friends did their best to pacify them. MT. Deacon had the full sympathy of everybody, even the police officers allowing him to pass the rest of the night in the hotel with out taking him into custody. The trag- edy created great sensation in both Europe and this country. as MT. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

fluence are being brought to bear to secure the privilege of reproducing some of the exciting events, and the public may rest assured that even the slightest opportunity will not be lost ! by our daring film men to obtain pie lures of sensational interest or his torical value.
 If given anything like fair chance the movie" operator would certainly play leading role from an American viewpoint in the worlds great war.
 The European public would, per haps, not be so much interested in bat l tie scenes flashed on the canvas, for these people will probably see too much real warfare to appreciate the fine points of a film. War scenes ex- hibited on this side of the Atlantic, however, would certainly prove a drawing card"
 But battles now taking place are too stupendous to be adequately depicted through the medium of the film, even were conditions favorable to the op- orators. There would necessarily be great danger in undertaking work of this kind, as picture machines now generally in use must be within 200 feet of the subject before any effect can be obtained. But machine hay ing range of GOO yards has recently been perfected and is in the hands of French motion picture concern. A machine of this make would probably prove most effective in reproducing scenes attending a great siege, such as Paris may soon undergo, and if the least opportunity is afforded for it's use, many duplicates will speedily be constructed and put into operation. The American public will certainly be disappointed if battle scenes are not forthcoming as the war progresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

made on transportation companies b, legislators and the heavy increase il their operating expenses, railroad SC eurIties were being regarded as un satisfactory from an investment poin of view. It said in part:
 On account of their unsatisfactory character as an investment this bank has refrained from purchasing any additional securities of this nature; has largely decreased its holdings. Those We have held for sometime have shown very substantial shrinkage and we have been compelled to charge off such shrinkage as loss.
 The experience of this bank is mere ly that of other financial institutions throughout the country and now that this serious war is on in Europe un- less some action can be promptly taken to make these securities more attractive, as We view il, the railroad securities now held in Europe will be thrown upon the market as soon as 1t can be done and bring about gem eral financial demoralization
 In view of this great and extraordi- nary necessity it seems to us as though the Congress of the United States should meet the situation and immedi- ately present joint and concurrent resolution of the House and the Sen ate directed to the interstate com meree commission, requesting that it because of the emergency situation with reference to railroad securities, revise and review the decision in the recent application of the eastern rail- roads and in their discretion, in view of the great and extraordinary neces- sity for this action, promptly grant further and adequate advances in rates to all the railroads.
 While the freight rate case wa pending before the interstate com merce commission public sentimen was largely on the railroad side. Man. prominent shippers testified that the, were not averse to the increase, an' as for the consumer, the small par that he would have to bear would b. to all intents and purposes negligible If the railroads esat of Pittsburs should be authorized to make ; 5 per cent advance the commercial and industrial world would be greatl. benefited. The demand for iron ant steel products would be large, and thu railroads would be able to expand ant do much needed construction work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

their government to shield them from real danger.
 Europe is not good place for Amer jeans now. They may not be in danger but they are certainly in the way They are not producers, but consumers, and 1t will be hard enough for the European nations to feed themselves without feed ing visitors.
 Americans who undertake to peep into the very crater of the European volcano incur grave risks, and unnecessarily bring embarra ssment to their government. In spite of criticism, the government has we'll handled the great and sudden task of caring for stranded Americans in Eu- rope. but there should be no unnecessary addition to that task. The most useful part an American abroad can play just now is to get accommodations and come home, where he belongs. He will relieve the anxiety of his friends and clear the cables of inquiries, thus making way for the relief of others. There are plenty of steamers sailing from British ports for the United States. The sea lane Is patrolled clear across the Atlantic by British cruisers. There is no good reason why Americans should not come home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Hopcful of Bu.ine.. Fwutur.

'I was in my old home town, Cincn- nati, recently, and was glad to see pros- perity in evidence there." said w. F. Greaves general southern agent of the Big Four, with headquarters in Birmng- ham.
 Cincinnati is always wide awake and if business is good anywhere. that city is sure to have it's share of it.
 AS to business conditions in the south, the outlook is very bright, indeed. I am naturally of a hopeful disposition. but those persons who are not particularly optimistic must see that Birmingham has splendid future ahead of 1t. Business is fairly good here now. and there is every reason to believe that great activity will prevail during the fall of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
Prisoners, Relief Society

Arthur Cody of Baltimore is in Bir- mingham for a few days, and while here will endeayor to establish branch office of the Prisonc s Relief society, which nas only recently been organized, but MT. Cody states that several branches are already in successful operation in large cities and that much good work is planned In behalf of the families of prisoners. MT. Cody gives an outline of reforms con templated:
 The primary object of this association Is to assist the families of men who arc in prison. The greatest obstacle ill -hc way of the reformation of men who are sent to the prisons of the country is that the convicts are rendered desperate cften- times by the fact that their families arc suffering for necessities such as food. clothing, and place to live. They are also victims of the prejudices of society anu are made outcasts and criminals as the result of the mistaken attitude which is assumed toward them, and this poverty and disgrace often leads such families t. lives of shame. In most cases the i'm. prisonment of man means the destruc- ton or ms eQtlTe ldIlly, HIS WlIe ana children. Although guiltless, they arc summed by their neighbors. and the nat ural result is the boys become thieves and worse and land in the reform sohuol and the girls are marked down as the prey of the white shaver, and then often through the weight of circumstances the wife and mother is forced into a life of immortality if not into open shame. Te relieve the destitution will be the first object The next will be the securing o1 employment for the men who come out of prison, and to use the best endeavors to modify the prejudices against the mar who has wronged society and help him get a new start in life. The operations o. the Prisoners Relief society will be as quiet as possible in order that the people whom it seeks to reach may net b. wounded through mistaken attempts al kindness whereby public attention is called to their humiliation and grief
 .sAll inquiries will be cheerfully md promptly answered. Names and ad dresses of any prisoners family in need will be appreciated.
 My temporary address is The Avalon 2leO Fifth avenue"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
LUKE M'LUkE SAYS
rom the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Some men can do as they please But a married man has a choice of either iet- ting his wife do as she pleases or having a battle royal every day in the year
 Every girl is fond of sports until she discovers that she has married one.
 The poor man has it all over the ich man. He can stay home at nigh. and read all the automobile advertisements and know that he isn't paying ssJ per- month for garage rent and $50 per month for gas and repairs.
 Every cloud has it's silver lining. The silhouette skirts are doomed to go in T few weeks. but we will see less of pipe stem props and knock knees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
IDLE OPINIONS.

Some men pride themselves on the kind of chickens they raise and others on the kind they chase.
 The average man expects woman to be true to him while he does as he darn pleases
 War is all that Sherman said 1t was. but since it started you don't see any more pictures in the newspapers Of Mrs Pank- hurst kicking a London policeman on the shins.
 A great many fellows gladly fatten kitty" who wouldn't hesitate to poison a cat.
 The old gentleman who shorts his indg- nation on the slightest provocation nearly shorts his nose off when he reads wl.st is going on every day in Europe. Bravery on the field of battle wins your countrys gratitude, but nobody cheers you for not yelping in dentists chair.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
ConditIou. iu cn,houn county

Dr. John Rowan, judge of probate of Calhoun county, was In Birmingham yes terday on business. Judge Rowan was ap- pointed to the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Joseph J. Arnold, who had been appointed to the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Emmett Crook, who for many years had filled the office.
 Speaking of conditions in his section JudgesRowan said: You know we have a favored section in Calhoun. Our crops
 are diversified and as our lands are un-
 usually fertile, we rarely have crop fail
 ures. Our county is one of three in the state mentioned for the length of staple of it's cotton by the federal census bu- reau. In Calhoun are the famed valleys of the Choccolocco. Alexandria and others. Our people are going into the raising of fine stock, grass and grain and fruit. We have an excellent system of roads. Of
 course we are in trepidation as to the eff
 feet of the war upon our country and crops; in fact, some of our folks are pretty nigh scared to death; still we hope good will come out of 1t, and that twill not last long"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
BESIDE THE SLAIN

y Austin Dobson.
 Here in this leafy place, Quiet he lies,
 Cold. with his sightless face Turned to the skies; 'Tis but another dead; All you can say ia said. Carry his body hence:
 Kings must have slaves; Kings climb to eminence Over mems graves. So this mans eye is dim: Throw the earth over him. Ah. if beside the dead
 Slumbered the pain! An! if tho hearts that bled Slept with the slain. If the grief died! But no Death will not have 1t sol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02
|e Freight Rates

rate case will possibly
 The interstate com
 |sion, after a long ano
 Pring on the petition o1
 'rriers for permission to
 5 per cent, decided in
 railroads east of the
 hd west of Pittsburg, ex-
 the operation of the
 lines between Pittsbure antic coast-a territory greater volume of traffic Der territory of like area try.
 rs offered a great deal of show that their freight pwer than conditions justi- lrge advance of wages was as the principal reason fol in rates.
 prominent bankers have matter up with a view of case reopened and the car of Pittsburg accorded "a The officers and directors lenevus National bank of N. Y., have addressed Senator Root, Senator and Representative Fair ussing the depreciation in  'curities due to the failure state commerce commission le big lines traversing pop ;ory to advance their freight sr cent. It is said that g banks in the state of New the state of Pennsylvania up the question and write ;ers. The letter which Sen. received pointed out that he attacks which had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-02

Oscar w. Underwood, Jr s article writ ten from Paris for The Age-Herald is exceptionally interesting at this time In fact, few reviews or surveys of the Euro pean situation dealing with the motives leading up to the war have been so read able.