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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
HIRE PULLMAN SECTION
 FOR WATER SPANIELS s

From the New York Herald.
 Two little water spaniels cost Mrs. G. M. Laughlin, IL. whose husband is a member of the firm of Jones & Laugh lin of Pittsburg. a great deal of trouble yesterday. She wanted to take the dogs with her to Bar Harbor, and Yet did not wish to leave them at the mercy of the baggage man. She has been stopping at the Vanderbilt, and it was the porter or that hotel who solved the problem for Mrs. Laughlin.
 WiGgles and Fritz, the two dogs, were given over to the porter's care in the morning, and he made arrangements for special section of Pullman car for them. Mrs. Laughlin, when she heard that that was the only way she could have the dogs with her. had decided to hire the compartment.
 The conductor of the train glared at Fritz and Giggles when they were taken aboard the train, as he had not heard that they were travelling de luxe.
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London, August 24-(s:4o p. m)--Dr. R. K. Morton of Philadelphia, who arrived in London from Lausanne, said:
 Alarm Is preading in Boulogne. The idea now prevails there that the Germans will try to capture that port as part Of a general plan to shut off communication between France and England. The peo- pie of Boulogne fear the foggy, cloudy season, when they expect activity by the Germans along the English channel"
 prominent Massachusetts woman who reached London by way of The Hague, said that when she left Munich on Tues day the city was much depressed on ac- count of rumors that the Munich troops had suffered heavy losses a few days before at Muelhausen. It was reported that nearly half the families of Munich had relatives among the killed or wounded but the facts were kept from strangers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Should Protect Naval Stores

J. w. Newman, commissioner of agricul- ture of Kentucky, and Senator James of the same state, demanded in the confer ence that the tobacco crop be financed also and former Governor Jennings of Florida said that naval stores must have the same protection.
 From the remarks of Secretary McAdoo. however the cotton men opinen that first consideration would be given to that crop, and they are prepared for its pro- lection. regardless of all other interests. Colonel Pinckard's s estimate on cotton con- ditions agreed in the main with those or Secretary McAdoo: that the normal exportation of 7,200.oO0 bales to Great Brit ain, Germany and France would be cut In half and that American mills would consume 100000 bales more than their usual demand of 5.400,000 thus leaving D. oVo00O bales to be carried until this coun- try can spin it, or it can be taken abroad.
 The Alabama men who answered the roll call at the conference were T. o. smith. Birmingham; Emil, Well, Louis Farley and J. s. Pinckard. Montgomery: w. M. Blount and c. w. Palmer. Union Springs, and A. M. Tunstall Greensboro.
 MT. Farley presented plan of relief also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Texas Solons Take Action

Austin. Tex, August 2f.-Bills provid ing for the placing of cotton warehouses in Texas under state supervision and for the establishment If a system of bonded warehouses were introduced in the house today at a special session of the Texas legislature called to consider means of marketing the present cotton crop in view of the situation caused by the European war. State supervision was proposed as an emergency measure and bonded warehouses as a permanent solu- tion of the cotton marketing problem.
 Both bills were referred to committees who will confer with planters and bank CTS in perfecting the measures.
 No bills were introduced in the senate tooay.
 Both branches of the legislature ad- journed until tomorrow morning.
 Former Governor Conner, ]. NJ. Cody, Luverne; William Duncan Nesbit. Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Just the Part for Him

IoIn Answers, London.
 What pawt have you-aw-weserved Ton me- Miss Coachem?'' asked syoung Sapieigh of the fair manager of the amateur theatricals
 Why, really, MT. Sapleigh." she re. plied-Miss Coachem, it will be observed. was very tactful young woman-"Tm afraid we quite forgot about you. and now-how very Vnfortunate.-all the parts have been assigned
 Young Spaleigh's eyeglasses clattered to the floor. and so dejected became his mien that even Miss Coacnem's cunning heart welted somewhat.
 By the way" she continued, q be- lieve the part of the heroine's father is still vacant Perhaps that would suit your?
 Young sapleigh's face pr,gntened vis- ibly
 "The pawt," he said, lis weally of lite tle-aw-consequence, doncher know, pro- vided that I'm one of the-aw-actahs. Er-aw-what am I-aw-supposed to do in the pawt?
 We'll replied the pianageress. who had hoped to steer clear of this question. since the whole plot depends in the heroine being an orphan. I'm afraid it'll De necessary for you to remain dead!'' From the New York Tribune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Testing the Qualifications

FfOm the WashInston Star.
 The young man in the bureau of infor- nation laid down the railroad guide and looked reproachfully at the woman who had turned in voley of questions.
 Madame he said. you can't possibly take all those trains you are asking about"
 T know it." she replied serenely; ''but as long as I didn't have anything else to do I thought I'd just see for myself how much you railroad men really know about your business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Are tho Mon to Rlam.7

From "The Right to Be Amused" in the
 Unpopular Review.
 The present iconoclasm concerning our once idolized women will do very little good until 1t be clearly perceived that what is very much the misfortune of the American woman is also very much the fault of the American man. When he begins to realize that he is not merely n provider or patron. but in the fullest sense a partner. the old sentimentalism will give way to reality and common sense
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Great Battle in Progress

Paris, August 24.-u0:1s a. m.)-rhe fol- lowing official announcement was made here today: i1,
 The -.eat battle between the greater part of the forces of England and France against the bulk of the German army continues today. The mission of the Eng ilsn and the French is to hold virtually the entire German army in Belgium, while our armies pursue their successes in the east"
 'sThe Russians occupy territory 50 miles Wide on the German frontier.
 After great victory the Servians are now ready to invade Austrian territory to the north of the River Save.
 'Th" Russian line on the German frontier extends from Tilsit to Iversburg ai.a ro Ayers. Phe German population is evacuating Willenberg. 91 miles so,,theas st Of koenlngsburg, because of the arrival or Russian columns from Poland, wnz,a already have penetrated considerable distance toward Soldau"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
SOUTHERN BANKS CAN GET MONEY TO
 FINANCE 100000
 BALES OF COTTON
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'C'shAeu rum fAEe One1
 Past experiences were cited in which government funds had been diverted to the sole use of the land or crop specu- lator and Secretary McAdoo demanded and was promised the name of n bank Tn Arkansas which was alleged to have loand speculators sl70.oo0 originally de- signed for the use of the producer
 Interesting Points
 Two especially interesting points brought out on the government side of the uues- tion came from President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo. Keep cool said the President to the visitors. Do not. be- come any more excited than you would under normal conditions" Politics must and shall be kept out of the conference and out of the ultimate relief measures said Secretary McAdoo
 Among the concrete plans suggested were two or three from Alabama, the first coming from c. w. Palmer, of Union Springs who spoke for the pro ducers of Bullock county. This provided that the government should advance to local banks funds to cover half the crop at valuation of cents a pound, or $4o bale, to be carried for six months the cotton to be carried in brick or cement warehouses; the local banks to make advances on American middlng at per cent in the last year. said MT. Pal mar. Cotton had sold at ls cents and a valuation of cents would be a fair basis.
 Send the money to the local banks, where the cotton Is produced" argued MT. Palmer 'so that the producer may have the sole benefit and not the specu- lator.'
 Labor, he added, was becoming uneasy under present conditions. and the south now faces a possible sacrifice of it's crop, gsa ffrara 1faf., t~ | filed brief with Secretary McAdoo.
 Pinckard's Suggestion
 Col. J. S. Pinckard suggested, in effect, immediate legislation for providing ships to carry the crop abroad; that the gov ernment take the war risk on cotton slipped abroad; that the government ad- vance, Say, cents a pound" on 2,600 000 bales of cotton. taking warehouse receipts as security.
 Tt may be claimed" said Colonel Pinck- ard, that if the government is to carry for the cotton farmer, it should carry wheat and other foodstuffs for those who produce them, but this is not so. The war will raise the prices of foodstuffs enormously, but the price of cotton. un- less the grower has assistance to carry the surplus crop, will drop enormously" Even as he was speaking in the Pan American building, this very point was under violent discussion on the floor oI the Senate and under informal consdera- ton by knots of members of the House. Senator Maritime of New Jersey in a speech threatened' to demand that applejack. one of the principal products of his state, be placed in Senator Hoke Smiths bill Tor the warehousing of cotton. Western senators said that canned salmon should be included in any scheme for carrying crops or staple products" and Represen- tative Dietrick of Massachusetts said he proposed to make fight for the inclu- sion of truck from the market gardens of his district. Smiths bill went through with tobacco, canned salmon and naval
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
A Question of Politeness

From the Boston Transcript.
 Robbie and Elsie were told that there were two apples on the table for them. Being taught to consider each other first, Robbie said: Take your choice. Elsie D
 No" said Elsie, you take your choice. i"
 Each kept insisting that the other take first choice, until finally Elsie broke the deadlock by taking the bigger apple. In- stantly Bobbie's eyes mlashed and he ex- claimed wrathfully, Put that back and take your choice.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Dire Threat Against Belgium

London. August 24.-4:22 D. m.)-The London papers today quote the German paper, Taglische Rundschau, as declaring that Belgium bitterly will rue the time she dared to oppose her mighty power neighbor. Great Britain. the German paper also says, will pay dearly for her notable interference in the war by seeing the permanent establishment of German naval base on the coast of Belgium
 The pan-Germanic organs declare that the portions of Belgium now overrun by the German army will be permanently in- corporated in the German empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
JAP CHARGE
 LEAVES BERLIN

Berlin, via London, August M.-(S;5o p. m.)-The Japanese charge d'affaires, who was handed his passports by the Ger man government yesterday left Berlin today. His departure was accompanied py no untoward incident. He is proceed ing to the Dutch frontier.
 The first post from the United States since the outbreak of the war reached Berlin today. It included letters and pa pers up to August 15.
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every effort to increase their consumption and agreed not to force down prices for raw cotton. Bankers agreed to make every legitimate effort to aid In the fi- nancing of tho crop.
 The conference will meet again tomor- rpw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
German Victories Confirmed

Paris, August 24.-(3:10 D. m.)-An official announcement says that Luneville, Amance and Dieuloard, in the department of Meurthe and Moselle, have been oc- cupied by the Germans. The French front elsewhere has not been much damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
B RITIS H PEOPLE ARE AWAKENING TO
 THE FULL GRAVITY
 OF WAR SITUATION
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'0'' "st V"VI sent to Antwerp for sufferers who have taken refuge there. Thousands of Bel gians have crossed the French border Tor asylum, and a committee will ar range for their relief
 England and France apparently pro- pose to care for their smaller ally. who thus far has borne the brunt of the hardships which the war entails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Italian Troops Concentrate

Geneva, August 23.-(Via Paris August za' 4:l5 ?. m. Delayed in transmission.)- italian troops, according to the reliable information reaching here, are concentrat- ing m. on the Austrian frontier territory.
 ne French frontier of Switzerland has peeh virtually stripped of it's garrison, owing to partial mobilization by individual urging and not by public order. Ac- coroIns 10 reports in Geneva the Italian army has been raised and reviawea to tr, number of GOO men, s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
French Army Defeated

Berlin, August 24.-(By wireless to the Associated Press from Nauen, Germany, via Sayville, l.. Unofficial announce ment was made here today that the Ger man army, commanded by Grand Duke Albrecht of Wurtemburg, has defeated French army at Noufchateau. It captured many guns, flags and prisoners, including several generals.
 German armies under Prince Ruppreeht Of Bavaria; Crown Prince Frederick Will helm and Grand Duke Albrecht captured 15o guns at Luneville, Blamont and Grey, in the French department of Meurthe and Mozelle
 The army commanded by the crown prince pursued the French beyond Longwy. The Germans are west of the River Mouse and advancing against Maaubeuge.
 They have beaten an English brigade Of cavalry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
General Engagement Continues

Paris, August 4.-(2:57 D. ml-"The gen eral engagement continues today with desperation" is the wording of an official note given out today. Already both sides have suffered serious losses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
In the Wake of the War
scen tinpel from Paxe One,

assistance to an attacking fleet in giving them sighting points. They also have de- stroyed the railroad bridge at the boun- diary of their leased territory and have raxed the Chinese villages within the ter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Proper Warehouse Facilities

washington, August 24.-Representa- tves Of the various branches of the cotton industry. in conference here to- cay With the federal reserve board and other government officials, were as snred by Secretary of the Treasury Nc Aooo that properly safeguarded ware house receipts for cotton would be made the basis for currency issued by new federal reserve banks. The con ference immediately took up the uues- tien or proper warehouse facilities and discussed details of financing the crop. secretary McAdoo declared the dispo- sifion was to make not only cotton but tobacco and all other stable products, properly secured" the basis of bank credit.
 The conference which represented cotton growers. merchants bankers snd manufacturers for 22 states. after morning session with Secretary Mo- Acoo and the reserve board called on the President. He assured them of the full cooperation of the government in their efforts to meet the situation con fronting the industry as a result of closing of European markets by war The President urged that every interest flo It's best to help itself
 T am not willing to believe" he said, that the conferences are intend- ed to call upon government to rescue men who cannot help themselves, but tney are caiieu TOT the purpose Of common counsel, and for putting at the disposal of men who know how to take care of themselves every le- Ei;imate instrumentality of the gov crnment itself
 Much Accomplished
 "The conferences that we have held in recent weeks have done a vast deal. first of all to clarify problems and second, and perhaps more important, to show how by cooperation we can solve the problems. Not all of these problems are going to be solved, but they will come very near to being solved, I for one have no doubt provided always we keep cool and think of these things in the same self possessed tenn per we would exercise If conditions were not extraordinary. We are not to be run away with by sudden excite- ment. we are not be imposed upon by
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ritory. The inhabitants of these villages have been partially compensated
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mingham; ". W. Rainer and Hugh Fos- ter, Union Springs; Urey Goodman, Gads- den, were also present.
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Courteous Treatment

London. August 24.-(S p. m.)-The cor respondent at Amsterdam of Reuters s Telegram company sends story taken form the Aachner Post telling of the courteous treatment General Leman commander of the Liege forts, received at the hands of General von Emmich, of the German forces
 General Leman." the story runs, was found by the Germans nearly suffocated under the ruins of a destroyed fort. The German officers treated him with the greatest friendlness. took him before General Emmich, to whom the Belgian handed over his sword"
 In recognition of General Leman's brave conduct in a hopeless situation, General Won Emmich returned his sword to him and after short rest he was taken with other captive officers to Aix-la- Chapelle and thence to Cologne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Americans Leave

Nice, France. August 24-(3 D. n.. via Paris 4:15 D. m)-Three hundred Ameri- cans left here today for Barcelona, from which port they will sail for the United States
 Most of the other Americans at Nice who waited until the French mobiliza- tion was completed already have gone to Paris.
 Resident Americans have taken charge of ten beds in a local Red Cross hospi- tai for French wounded.
 London, August 24.-The Cunard liner Aquitania, now in the government serv- ice, anchored this evening on the Mersey bar with her bows damaged, according to Lloyds dispatch from Liverpool
 London. August 24.-Q0:30 D. m.)-A Lloyds dispatch from Falmouth says the United States cruiser North Carolina ar rived there today
 London. August 24-(9:01 D. m.)-A dis patch from Amsterdam says that the commander of the American cruiser Ten nessee, Captain Benton c. Decker, today called upon the American minister at The Hague. Henry Van Dyke.
 London, August 24.-(9:o1 D. m.)-Julius Lay, the American consul general at Berlin, is about to leave London for his post by way of Holland.
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Former Governor Conner, J. NJ. Cody, Luverne; William Duncan Nesbit Br-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-25
Patient Waiting" Advised

E. s. Moore, proprietor of the North side market, said: There are numerous rumors in circulation in regard to the Birmingham sugar market. [ heard Sat rrday that one firm had l5 carloads in stock and refused to make sales at pres ent prices. It seems that these people ex- pect an upward trend shortly in sugar quotations. But certainly would not risk any capital in buying large quan- prevails."
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
BOSTON PASTOR BREACHES
 AT CENTRAL BAPTIST. Fills Pulpit, Morning and Evening Fill Pulpit. Morning and Even- ing.

The pulpit at the Central Baptist church was filled on Sunday by Rev. A. E. Isaac, pastor of the Dorchester Temple Baptist church of Boston, who had congregations of good propor- tions to hear his thoughtful dis courses.
 At the Evening service he spoke upon the theme, The Great Invita- tion," from the text, Come unto me, all ye that labor and heavy laden. and will give you rest"
 This, he said. was one of the most familiar passages of the Bible and probably has brought more comfort, consolation and cheer to troubled hearts and lives than any other words that Jesus ever spoke. These words are so simple that no explanation is needed. They can be understood by everybody and all we have to do is to bathe ourselves in the sunlight of Gods words.
 In several ways this invitation is great. It is greht because of the this invitation been given to have it possess any force. Carnegie with his millions could give relief for material needs but not for tho soul-needs which Jesus was talking about. Money it pewerless to give the rest for the soul that Jesus was speaking of. It's in the heart and soul where people are weary and heavy and for these Jesus can give the rest that no one else can.
 It is a great invitation too because it is so broad. It invites all. There are no distinctions and no conditions. Jesus made it as broad as human need. There are no reservations whatever whsn he said Come unto me, for it is for every human soul that weary with sin that need rest and comfort. It is great also because 1t is so easy to accept. There is no charmed circle, for there isn't a man, woman or child but that can respond. And the promise is true, for never a man has been disappointed who has responded to that invitation and without one plea has come to Jesus Christ. He has the power to | make ai.y man all he ought to become and he will take you just as you are
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-24
NARROWLY ESCAPED
 DEATH FROM DROWNING
Miss Florence TiiIey Rescued a. Ocean
 Beach.


 Miss Florence lilly of No 103 Fourth street, this city, had a narrow escape from drowning at Ocean Beach Sat- lrday morning and the life of Mir. Bas- kerville, summer visitor there. was imperiled in an attempt to save sr. She was saved from drowning by John Sussnlan, who is member of the srmfner colony.
 Miss lilly, who is an indifferent swimmer, went in bathing about Il o. clock near the entrance to the co re- She had remained near shore, not daring to venture over her head, but d strong current pulled her out beyond her depth. She had gone down twice, when her sister, aware of her sisters peril, shouted for help.
 MT. Baskerville chanced to be swim ] ming a short distance away and went to her assistance. The girl, who WAS very much frightened, seized Baskec- vile around the neck and he was pull ! ed under.
 l Both were in danger of drowning when MT. SuSSman went to their re3- cue. Mir. Sussman, who is an excellent 1 swimmer, succeeded in breaking the girls hold on MT. Baskerville and she was taken ashore by Mir. Sussm an while MT. Baskerville had sufficient strength to be able to swim ashore l without any assistance.
 Miss lilly was completely exhausted when she was taken ashore. but re- vlved quickly under the attention of Dr. Gordon Hislop, who chanced to be nearby. Dr. Snyder, New York spe-
 cialist, who is summering at the beach save his attention to MT. Baskerville who was thoroughly exhausted by his l trying experience.
 | Miss T1lly IS daughter of Benjam:n | lilly. messenger of the superior court