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Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29
MovEe N rAE wAR aAME.

There has been lull In the
great battle which resulted in the
retreat of the British and French
allies on Sunday, but there was q
lot Of hard fighting at different
points along the 1OO-mile battle
line.
Chartered has been taken alter
nately by Germans and French
after desperate fighting.
The French have left Muel-
hausen.
An engagement took place at
Malines and the Germans were
driven back, according to Belgian
reports.
Paris announces that the Ger
man offensive in the north,
stopped Monday, has been re-
sumed, but is held in check by
the French, English and Belgian
forces.
The German Embassy at Wash
ington has received dispatches
telling Of the severe defeat of
the French troops in a battle
which ragged from August IL to
August 21, in the course Of which
more than $50 field guns and 10,-
900 prisoners were captured. 1t
says LuneviIIe was taken by the
Germans, and the army Of General
Joffre was broken up, making
probable a concentric advance of
all the German armies toward
Paris.
The Duke of Wurttemberg's
army, marching through Belgium,
has, according to German an
nouncements, crushed the advanc-
ing French army and captured
numerous guns, flags and prison
Srs.
The London press says that the
capture of Namur on Monday was
an unexpected blow, coming at a
time when the Germans appear
to have won ground nearly all
along the line.
A Zeppelin airship which few
over Antwerp was brought down
by Belgian artillery fire six miles
outside of the city and its crew
of Is men captured. It dropped
bombs in the city, killing several
persons.
Fighting is reported in the out
skirts of Ostend, Belgium, between
German cavalry and Belgian
gendarmerie.
The Notifications of Cattaro on
the Adriatic have been destroyed
by the allied French and British
fleets.
Servia is reported to have
driven all Austrians out of that
country.
Japan reiterated its assurance
that she had no designs on
Chinese territory. The attack on
Kiauchau is believed to have be-
gun, but all news is suppressed.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

two or three regiments from each
nation.
No reliable information has reached
here as yet to any japanese landing
on the Kiauchau territory.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29
SPAIN WILL MAINTAIN
NEUTRALITY.

NEUTRALITY.
Rotterdam.-The Spanish govern
ment has informed the German govern
ment, that it will maintain strict neu-
trality and officially denies that it has
any treaty of alliance with any power.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

STILL RoM5ARDlNe BELGRADE.
London.-A dispatch to the Reuter-
Telegram Company from Nish, Servia,
says:
The latest information received
here is that the bombardment of Bel
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Tokio.-The Emperor of Japan Sun
day declared war upon Germany,
handed the German Ambassador his
passports and notified the powers of
the action.
This action was taken at the expira-
tion Of the time limit of Japan's ulti-
matum to Germany demanding the
surrender of Kiauchau, Germany haY-
ing disdained to make a reply.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

KAISER URGES FIGHT TO DEATH.
Tsingtau, China.-The cipher mes
sage from Emperor William, addressed
to the Tsingtau garrison. in which they
were called upon to defend the posi-
ton to the uttermost, was read aloud
at roll call last Friday evening. It
was received stoically.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29
BELGIAN LOSSES PUT AT $1,000

BELGIAN LOSSES PUT AT $1,000.
The Hague, via London.-A camp
for interned Belgians, of whom there
are about 1000 in Holland, is now be-
ing constructed at oudenirdum, in
Friesland. It is understood here that
the Belgian wounded in the fighting
against Germany up to the present
time number about $4,000. The first
casualty list published contains names
Of 1000 Belgian dead. Conservative
estimates made here place the total
number of dead at about $4,000.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

The Germans have dynamited all
the tall structures here which might
be Of any assistance to an attacking
feet in giving them sighting points.
They have also destroyed the railroad
bridge at the boundary Of their leased
territory and they have razed the
Chinese villages within the territory
The inhabitants of these villages
have been partially compensated.
ONLY THREE BRITISH WOUNDED.
London.-The first list Of the
casualties sustained by the British ex-
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

Paris.-The French War ONCE has
issued the following announcement.
"The commander-in-chief, requiring
all available forces on the Meuse, has
ordered the progressive abandonment
of occupied territory. Muelhausen
has again been evacuated.
"A new battle is In progress be-
tween Maubeuge Department of the
Nord) and Donan, in Central Vosges.
On it hangs the fate of France. Op-
erations in Alsace along the Rhine
would take away troops upon which
might depend victory. 1t is necessary
that they all withdraw from Alsace
temporarily, in order to assure its
final deliverance. It is a matter of
hard necessity.
How Troops Are Massed.
West of the Meuse, as result of
orders issued on Sunday by the com
mander-in-chief, the troops which are
to remain on the covering line to take
Up the defensive are massed as fol-
lows:
THE French and British troops
occupy front passing near Givet,
which they gained by hard fighting.
They are holding their adversaries
and sharply checking their attacks.
East Of the Meuae our troops have
regained their original positions com
manding the roads out of the great
forest of Ardennes.
ITO the right we assumed the Of
fensiVe, driving back the enemy by a
vigorous onslaught, but General Joffre
stopped pursuit so as to re-establish
his front along the line decided upon
on Sunday. In this attack our troops
showed admirable dash. The Sixth
Corps, notably, inflicted punishment
on the enemy close to Virton.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29
kAIsERs NEpAEw PRIsoNER.

Paris.-A dispatch to the Excelsior
from Courtrai says that the Emperor's
nephew, Count Won Schwerin, has been
taken prisoner. He was in command
of detachment of Uhlans who
reached Harlebeke.
French chasseurs being informed Of
the presence of the Germans, arrived
on the scene and killed one, wounded
five and made prisoners of the others.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-29

data the nins q operations on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
MOFFETT INSPECTS
PROPERTY HERE
Financial Correspondent OF Penn.
Mutual Life Insurance Co. Here
on Inspection Trip

George s. Mofett, financial correspond
ent for the Penn Mutual Life Insurance
company, which concern has loans
amounting to over s3oOoo,ooo in Birming
ham, was here yesterday on a trip Of
inspection. While he was In Birmingham
Mr. Moffett approved loan applications
Involving over 100000 on Birmingham
property, applications for which had been
made through Otto Marx & Co.. local
brokers for the company.
Mr. Moffett was shown over the city
yesterday by V. Hugo Marx and In
spected the various properties upon which
loans had been requested by the owners.
He approved practically every one made
from Birmingham. Mr. Moffett said yes
terday that his company had the greatest
faith in realty values OF Birmingham
and had no occa sion to change its policy
of former years to help Birmingham in
matters of this kind when requested.
In reference to continued business here
Mr. Moffett said his company was not
frightened over the present condition OF
business nor was there any apprehen-
sion about the future. He said that Br-
mingham was a place of unusually fine
values and that business was always more
or less guaranteed in this community.
Mr.. Moffett left yesterday ror his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
INGRAM CONFERS
WITH JAMES NARBY
Head of Southern Bitulithic Company
a VisitOr-Says Birmingham Paw
ing Noted in Gulf States

George NJ. Ingram, president of the
Southern Bitulithic company, was in Biz
mingham yesterday, conferring with
James Narby, his local representative,
about the general paving situation
Mr.. Ingram has been lately in several
of the gulf states, where his company Is
engaged on several very extensive con-
tracts.
"The paving that has in recent years
been laid in Birmingham has attracted
the attention of the entire south, SAID
Mr.. Ingram. Il hear from the WORK
done i'm this city almost everywhere l 60
The character of work executed here mas
been up to the standard and / am IN
clined to think Birmingham is well
equipped in that line. / have heard BIZ
mingham boosted by some OF the pes'
experts in the country on the paving done
locally which amounts to great zeal
when one comes to think about It.
Business generally is good. There Is
no occasion in my mind to fear for the
future prosperity of this section. The
general building lines are good, while the
industrial activities of this section in par
ticular is barometer that spells good
conditions for Birmingham without in
terruption.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
VERDICT RETURNED
IN JARVIS INQUEST
Elevator Boy Held to Have Been
Negligent in Accident Which
Caused Death of J. p. Jarvis

Aleck Edwards, negro elevator boy,
was held by verdict of coroner 8
jury yesterday afternoon to have neg
ligently. but without malice, caused
the death of Franklin p. Jarvis.
Mr. Jarvis. who was paymaster for
the Sloss- Sheffield Coal and Iron COM
pary, was killed in an elevator acci-
dent on the first floor of American
Trust and Savings bank building about
I o'clock last Monday night Mr. Jar
Wis was on his way to the Sloss-Shef-
field general offices on the ninth floor
of the building. 1t is deduced from the
testimony offered in Coroner SPANS
Investigation that Mr.. Jarvis arrived
lust as the elevator was staring up
ward However, the elevator door had
not been closed and Mr.. Jarvis rush
ing forward, was caught by the closing
door and the ascending car crushed
his skull against the inclosure, caus-
ing almost instant death.
Following the accident Edwards was
arrested on the charge of murder. A
warrant was sworn out the next day
CHARGING murder against the boy and
he has been resting in the county Jail
ever since the accident. Coroner Spain
announced last night that another war
rant would be sworn out this morn
ing against him charging manslaughtet
in the second degree and that the
charge of murder would be nollt
pressed.
nhe Jarvis inquest lasted two days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
All In Readiness For the
Hearing Today In Atlanta
Birmingham Delegation VIII Be Heard Last
About Is Local Citizens Will Attend Hearing.
Harding Will Be Principal Speaker-Cof
fin, Moore and Crawford Will
Also Speak

About 80 Birmingham citizens left
At 12:15 o'clock this morning for At
lanta to be present at the hearing
of the federal reserve board in that
city Many left at o'clock yesterday
afternoon and in all there will be about
- Birmingham mon on the scene to-
day. Birmingham viii have the last
inning. the work of Secretary Radcliffe
Of the Chamber of Commerce Friday
nj ght when he sent Assistant Seere.
tdry Everett to Atlanta with copies of
teiesrams from the government cont
mission. assuring this.
President w. p G. Harding of the
Chamber of Commerce will be the prin-
senting mass of figures and statistics
that, it is believed, will prove too much
for the competitive cities. Mr.. Hardins e
Viii be followed by j. u. Moore. who
viii speak on the jobbing interests
OF Birmingham. Mr.. Moore has been
Identified with the iobbine interests
of this city for many years and is an
authority on the subject. Webb W.
Crawford is the third speaker and he
- III i'lipN AHt Sthtld dS idiu
down by President Harding.
Birmingham's chief argument is its
geographical situation. 1t occupies
The exact center of the government
map and is easily the most accessible
city within the limits of this zone.
cihcr arguments to be presented in
clude comprehensive data relative 10
The richness of the resources of Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
JOHNSTON MAY HELP
IN ROAD VALUATION

T. Houston Johnston, one of Biz
mingham's we'll known engineers will
accept a post with L. II. Durham, Jr,
in the valuation of the Atlanta, Bir-
mingham and Atlantic railroad, accord
ing to rumors in local industrial cir
cles yesterday. Mr. Johnston will re-
turn today from Atlanta, whore he has
been in conference with Mr.. Durham,
and will perhaps make final an
nouncement about his plans. 1t Is
stated that Mr., Durham has rendered
Mr. Johnston n position and that Mr..
Johnston has been thinking seriously
of accepting the place. However. moth
ing final has been announced.
Mr. Durham and Mr. Johnston, if the
latter accepts the post, will act on be-
half of the Atlanta Birmingham and
Atlantic railroad in the valuation OF
that line by the interstate commerce
commission The Atlanta, Birmingham
and Atlantic is to be valued first, and
later 1t is stated that Mr.. Durham VIII
be selected to value on the part Of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
WILL BEGIN WORK ON LOCAL
MOVING PICTURE MONDAY

Preparations Cor making motion pic
ture in Birmingham under the auspices
of the Chamber of Commerce are now
complete and weather permitting. the
manufacture of the film will begin Mon
day morning The scenario has been sub
mitted and accepted. All II needs is a
Eame. and the school children of Brming-
ham are requested to submit what they
think would be appropriate. The child
submitting an acceptable name will re-
eeive s. in gold.
The plot is the old story of love. of
strong men doing the real work of the
world. 1t begins in the ward of an east
ern iron company's plant, when one of
their employees receives a letter from a
Birmingham company offering him a po-
sition. He accepts and developments fol-
low rapidly. The plot is such that it per-
mts the exhibition of all Birmingham 8
show places, from its iron ore mines and
steel plants to the most palatial homes in
the city The parts will be taken by Bir-
mingham society folk and many of the
scenes will be laid in their homes.
IT is the intention of the Chamber of
Commerce to use the beautiful Venetian
garden of Richard w. Massey as the set
ting for the scene in which Courtney
proposes to Miss Blackman. Secretary
Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday telegraphed Mr.. Massey, who Is
now in Florida, asking his permission.
The scenario as prepared has been an
nounced. 1t Is as follows; Carlyle
Courtney, who is employed in the ca
pacity of foreman in one of the eastern
iron companies, is seen in the yards OF
the company plant engaged in his daily
duties. He is seen to drop letter which
has previously been opened, and upon
noticing this picks it up and reads IT.
The letter is an offer from Birmingham
iron company of which Mr.. Blackman Is
president. offering him a position with
his company. BY gestures Courtney ex-
presses desire to accept the offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
FIFTY MILLION BRICK
MADE HERE ANNUALLY

Before leaving here last night ii was
learned from members of the regional
bank hearing committee that Eugene
Fies had prepared some surprising data
to be given the officials at the hearing
this morning. He has been asked II
speak on the brick conditions, the paw
ing conditions, birmingham as CEN
ter for both these lines and upon this
city as mule and horse market.
Mr., Fies said yesterday that he would
show that over 5O,oO0O00 brick were
made here every year by several con-
Germs. That over 500 men were employed
as skilled men in that work and that
100000 per year was the income for
such operations 1t win doubtless sur
prise great many persons in Birmins-
ham reasonably familiar with the local
situation TO learn fhat such a large
volumn of brick is made here. This
item is paving brick almost exclusive
ly and it is understood that these fig
ures do not include the Harbinson
Walker Refractories company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14

The next scene is Carlyle arriving at
the Terminal station, where he is met by
his new employer, who leaves him at a
hotel for temporary lodging. both enter
ing the hotel.
'Later-One daN. when Carlyle is not
as busy as usual, he is approached by
Mr. BlaclSman and his daughter Mr..
Blaekman says he has some business TO
attend to at one OF the mines and would
like to have Courtney accompany them.
They all get into Mr.. Blackman's car and
drive to the mine, which is on Red noun
tain. During the visit many scenes of the
mining industry are shown, one of which
almost results in a catastrophe. Work
men are busily engaged getting out ore
and Carlyle is caught in a slide, knocked
down and covered with loose earth. He
is rescued by his friends and workmen,
placed in his employers car and rushed
to the hospital His injuries do not prove
fatal, but he is in the hospital for some
time. After becoming convalescent Miss
Blackman and he spend much of the time
together the lady having been moved to
sympathy, which later grows to love, as
result of the accident. The two are
seen in many points of interest i'll and
around Birmingham, most of the time in
Miss Blackman's car They visit Fair
field, the golf links at Roebuck and the
Country club. busy street scenes are
shown and the school children are seen
assembled.
"A social function at the Massey home
will be feature of the film, and Court
ney proposes to Miss Blackman in the
beautiful Venetian garden to the rear
of the Massey home. The setting with a
pale moon diffusing a soft radiance over
the scene it is expected, will prove allur-
ing.
Prior to the social function, at which
Courtney is accepted by Miss Blackman,
he has rescued her from her burning
home, which is saved by the timely ar
rival of the Birmingham fire department.
This scene will give the fire laddies their
inning and show the excellent facilities
for handling blazes.
1.-The wedding party is seen coming from
the First Baptist church and get in their
machines The closing scene will be of
the party at the Terminal station wishing
the newly -weds happy life"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
DOOLY AND EDWARDS CONFER
Q. & c. Motive Power Superintendent
Says Route Is i'm Good Shape

w II. Dooly. general superintendent
of motive power for the Queen and Cres-
cent route, was here yesterday in con-
terence with William Edwards recently
appointed superintendent OF this division.
The official rom cincinnati went hoi.e
last night Mr. pouis was located III
Birmingham few ears ago is master
m. rchanic of the local shops. and he Is
well known here. He is frequent visi-
ter to Birmingham anG was so Interested
In the recent announcements of the News
paper cluo that hc N1red his acceptance
TO IN inv tstion t. become q ronresider.
Mcilber
THE conditio.i or 'qGip,nent on tn
Queen and Cres'tns is sooa said NJ.
Dolly yesterday. 1--WE have some fins
new equipment and the work is going oa
s.no, thly Tie business voltl..,e holds w
wei and tie outlook l., good.
Speaking abort the Press cub | All
frank to say that l am very happy to
become nonresident mcmbes of tina.
organization. 1T il located IN an ideal
place and is removed from the noise, dust
and confusion If the city. One may al
most lose ones self in that club so far
as business disturbances %. | have heard
1t boosted from Cincinnati to New Or
leans, and it is goine 10 be a great sue
cess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14

I mingham and Alabama and these will
he filed with the federal committee in
typewrtten form, Ii will he shown to
the committee that Birmingham can
be reached from the farthermost point
in the proposed territory within a
riSht's ride and that the capital OF
S153 00o. 900 needed for the establishing
of the bank can be raised within =
day
Harry Coffin. it is expected, will
make talk before the commission,
tig Will speak there seems to be some
doubt Mr.. Kettig has been untiring in
his efforts for Birmingham.
bankers of Tuscaloosa have sent a
Joint telegram to the commission urg-
ing Birmingham for first choice. The
Pensacola delegation will merge with
the Birmingham party in Atlanta and
augment the numerical as we'll as the
argnmentative strength of the Bir-
rliagham delegation. 1t is not yet
known whether or not Columbus Miss.
viii send delegation, but in the event
vne is sent they will also join the Bir-
uing ham party
The federal reserve board will so
from Atlanta to Cincinnati spending
Sunday in Chattanooga and opening
it's hearing in Cincinnati on Monday.
Among those who left for Atlanta
last night were: w j. Adams, Oscar
G. Turner, Crawford Johnson. W. n.
Malone, j. \ Nann, J. f. Donnelly ].
d. Rosenberger, H. J. Porter. w. c.
Adams, j. II. F. Moseley, Nj. S. Sterne,
A. A. Gambill B. A. Schroeder, c, W.
Green, Q. W. Bragan, Hollis Armstrong,
j. +. Kennedy. S q. Reynolds, J. Nc
Geever, J. Nj. Marsh. W. c. Kilgore,
James Freeman. J. Il. Wiley and Will
liam c. Radcliffe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
|COURT COMPLETES
| SECOND DIVISION
Supreme Court Will. Take
Recess Now Until
April 6

Montgomery, February 13.-(Special)
With the completion of the first call OF
the Eighth judicial division of the state,
the supreme court will now take recess
until April 8. when the first division will
again be called. The court completed the
second division this week, and while it
may not go into immediate recess, it is
likely that it will adjourn within the next
few days
The supreme court has had busy
period since the November term began,
large number of important decisions
having been announced. During the time
of recess the various members of the
court will remain in Montgomery in the
performance of their judicial duties. They
will study new cases and will make prep
aration for the April call of the divisions.
Before going into recess, IL is probable
that the court will announce some rul-
ings ON applications for rehearings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
GOVERNOR MAY
REPLY TO GREENE
Declares He Made Mistake
in Certain Features of
Statement Friday

Montgomery February 13.-(Special.)
The governor of Alabama will probably
reply to the interview of Col. Gardner
Greene, published in The Birmingham
Age-Herald this morning. The chief ex-
ecutive did not indicate what w,uld be
the nature of his reply. but stated that
Colonel Greene had made a mistake in
certain features of his statement.
Colonel Greene charged that the gov
ernor had called him to his room at the
Exchange hotel before the meeting OF
the state executive committee and that
the governor had asked him how he stood
in the matter of double primary.
Colonel Greene said he repli ID that he
was opposed to the plan. inasmuch as a
majority of the candidates for minor
state offices were against the PROPOSE
ton.
According to Colonel Greene, the gov
ernor is quoted as having asked him II
his advocacy of the plurality plan did not
indicate that he was a Conner man. The
st. Clair attorney is next quoted as hav-
ing said that he thought the majority
plan would hurt the cause of Oscar Tn
derwood whereupon the governor Is re-
ported to have asked what the Ill did
Underwood have to do with it, or words
to a like effect. according to Colonel
Greene.
The governor intimated to The Age
Herald correspondent today that Colonel
Greene was in error in regard to his
statement as to what occurred in the
room at the Exchange hotel. and did not
seem particularly pleased.
Colonel Greene is a member OF the gov
ernor's staff and is member OF the
state democratic executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-14
Suits Filed

The following We're among the suits
filed yesterday in the city and circuit
courts:
j. IL. Burton, administrator of the estate
of j. A. Tuck, VS.. Southern Railway COM
pany, $4,000 damages claimed COR the
death of the intestate who was killed on
the railroad crossing at Twenty slxth
street and First avenue.
James Beitman VS. Birmingham Water
works company; $1,000 damages claimed,
the plaintiff alleging the defendant COM
pany wrongfully eut Off the water sup
ply at his residence
Sam l.. Mason VS.. saks Investment
company, Brannan & Kelly; $20eo dam
ages claimed for alleged personal in
juries.
Ernest t.ldridse vs.. Louisville and .tasn.
vile Railroad company; 5000 damages
claimed for alleged personal injuries.