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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR MAKES
 STATEMENT TO HIS PEOPLE
Jays Had Wished Dedicate Declining Years to Preserva on of Peace But Providence Decreed Otherwise
 to Ingrattude of Servia


 Vienna, July 29-A manifesto issued by the Emperor, after stating that it has been his fervent wish to dedicate his de- clining years to preserving the empire from the burdens and sacrifices of war. says:
 Providence has decreed otherwise. The intrigues of a .nalevolent opponent com pei me in defense of the honor of my monarchy and for the protection of its dignity and the security of it's posses i. .sions, to grasp the sword after long years of peace
 The manifesto refers to Servia's in kgratitude for the support the Emperor g sancestors afforded to Servian independ- ence; how Servia for years has pursued path of open hostility to Austria; how Austrian annexation of Bosnia and Her zesovina called forth in Servia out. breaks of the bitterest hatred.
 My government continues the Elm peror, then employed the handsome privileges of the stronger, with extreme consideration and leniency only request ed Servia to reduce her army to a peace footing and promise to tread the paths of peace and friendship"
 Recalling that Austrian forbearance two years ago enabled Serva to reap the fruits of the struggle against Turkey, the Emperor adds:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
NEGRO B. Y. P. U.
 IN SESSION HERE
Sunday School Convention Will Bring the Total Attendance Up to
 About 2000

Delegates to the sixteenth annual convention of the Alabama Baptist Young Peoples union, colored. of which Prof B. II. Barnes of Tuscaloosa is president, and the twenty-third annual meeting of the Baptist state Sunday school convention, Prof. A. S. Plump of Livingstone, president, met last night lat the Sixth Avenue Baptist church, of which Rev John W. Goodgame is pas tor.
 The two conventions will bring to-
 gether more than 2000 young people
 who are workers in the young people s societies and the Sunday schools in the negro Baptist churches of the state and throughout the week an interest ing and instructive programme will be rendered. The Alabama Baptist Young
 Peoples union is branch of the Ma
 tional Baptist Young Peoples union, of which pr. E. w. D. Isaacs of Nash vile is general secretary. while the state Sunday school convention Is made
 up of the S1 district Sunday school con- ventions in the state, which have a membership of more than 121,000 young people. In a measure this Is considered
 one of the most important branches oi the church, having to do largely with
 the laymen and future leaders of the church.
 The meeting was opened Tuesday night by Prof A. S. Barnes. president of the convention, the devotions being conducted by the Rev. D. " Jemison, pastor oi Tabernacle Baptist church of Selma. Vel come addresses were delivered by Mrs Alice Day on behalf of the Sixth Avenue
 Baptist church; Rosa Wells, on behalf
 of the local B. Y. P. U.: Rev. w. M. Jen
 kins on behalf of the district B. Y. P. T..
 with the response by Prof. q. w. l.
 Trenholm of Tuscumbia, and w. s. Riv'
 CTS. Anniston.
 The introductory sermon was preached
 by pr. D. T. Gulley of Selma Among
 the leading men who are attending tn,
 meeting are pr. M. w. Gilbert, president
 of Selma university; pr. A. F. Owens oi Selma university; Dr. J. H. Eason, presf- dent of the Alabama State Baptist State convention: Prof. R. B. Hudson. secre- tary of the National Baptist convention Selma, and others. The Young Peoples Union will be in session all of Wednes day and Wednesday night. More thar 2000 delegates are expected to the conven tion, including the Sunday School conven ton, which will begin it's session Thurs day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
OATES FILES REPORTS
 ON FOUR COUNTY JAILS
ard and Cullman Prison Needs Improving

Montgomery July 8.-(Special)-Re- ports on four county jais were filed with the governor today by Dr. William H. Oates, state prison inspector. The in- srector declared that the Limestone coun- ty. jail At Athens is far below the stand ard, the jail authorities showing an in- difference and carelessness in keeping up the institution.
 The Cullman county jail was condemned in April, 1913, but up to the present time no active steps have bene taken to build a new prison. However. 1t is understood that the county commissioners have the matter under consideration. and are pre- pairing to erect new jail.
 Dr. Oates reported that the Morgan county jail was in flair condition" and that the condition of the Lawrence county jail was good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Undertaken Kills Brother
 and Commits Suicide

Jackson. Miss, July 2s.-Robert Tay- Tor, an undertaken, shot and killed his brother. Thomas E. Taylor. 8 business rival. in the street here today and then killed himself. H. A. Woody, who wit messed the shooting. said that when Robert Taylor, who was sitting in front of his place of business. saw his brother approaching in a buggy, he went to his own buggy at the curbing, obtained a shotgun, and when his brother was only few feet away fired several times. Four loads of buckshot took effect. Robert then ran into the rear room of his establishment. and shot himself.
 The brothers were in business to- gether until three years ago. when they dissolved partnership. Robert continued the old business and Thomas started q rival establishment. They had not been friendly since shortly before they dis solved their business relations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MONTGOMERY s. s.
 CONVENTION MEETS
All Denominations Participating In Sessions At Forest Avenue
 Church

Montgomery. July S.-tSpecial)-The Montgomery County. Sunday school con vention, representing Sunday schools of all denominations, is now in session at the Forest Avenue Methodist church. The reports for the year show marked increase in numbers as well as efficiency. These reports show that in Montgomery city alone almost 1000 more than last year are enrolled in the Sunday schools. More than twice as many additions to the church from the Sunday schools is also shown. The home departments have in- creased in enrolment more than 90 per cent.
 The Sunday schools making the largest increase in enrolment is the First Pres byterian, which has almost doubled its enrolment from 3S2 last year to 626 this year
 f The Central Christian Sunday school has increased 45 per cent from n per cent last year to 127 this year. Dexter Avenue Methodist from Ss6 to AT; Fifth Avenue Methodist from 1SS to 262. and Seventh Avenue Baptist from IF to 206.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
BROWNSVILLE SCHOOL
 HAVE AUDITORIUM
Contract Awarded for New Brick Structure-Work On Sewer Sys-
 tenn Progresses Rapidly

Thomasville. July 2s.-tspecial) 1.-The contract was let yesterday to J. B. Spinks of this place to build an auditorium at the Thomasyille public school. This will be a large building and will be built of brick. With this addition to the building that the town already has. they will be equipped to take care of the large school.
 The work on the sewerage system is progressing nicely but the town is hav- ing some trouble with the deep we'll Two attempts have been made to get water but woth were unsuccessful and the coun- cil is endeavoring to get another con cern to take the contract for this work.
 On account of the great number of automobiles being operated in this ter ritory a new garage will soon be opened by Anderson & Griffin. The town has one garage at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
RUSSIANS DISPLAY.
 GREAT ENTHUSIASM

St. Petersburg, July 2S-The fact that
 Aistria had declared war became known fsnere tonight Thousands of people then gathered. Cheering wildly, they marched through the main streets to the British and French embassies where there were scenes of enthusiasm Mounted police eventually scattered the crowds. The Russian government tonight issued the following official communication: "Nu- merous recent patriotic demonstrations prove the firm pacific policy of Russia finds a sympathetic echo among all classes. The government hopes, neverthe- less, that the expression of feeling will not be tinged with ienmity against the powers with whom Russia wishes to re- main at peace.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
DUNLAP IS SEEKING
 HIS CONF F|RMAT|0N

Washington, July 2S.-(Special)--J. J. Waldrop. appointed postmaster of Eutaw by the President May 19, last, is in Washington in an endeavor to ascertain why the Senate has never confirmed him.
 Mir. Dunlap's confirmation has been pending for sometime and apparently seems no nearer considering than at first. He has Joined with Editor Clay baugh of Tuscaloosa in period of watch ful waiting. both being in Represen- tative Hobson's district.
 F. w. Dickson of Birmingham Is in Washington attending a three days session oc building and loan association men from all over the country.
 MT. Underwood will make a speech at meeting of the convention at the Raleigh tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

The design to tear from us by force. inseparable portions of Austria-Hungary has been manifested with ever lessening disguise
 The manifesto dwels upon the "crim- inal propaganda which has extended over the frontier. aiming at the destruction of the foundations of loyalty and melting growing youth to deeds of madness and high treason"
 It continues:
 A series of murderous attacks in an organized and well carried out con- spiracy. whose fruitful success wounded me and my loyal people to the heart. forms the visible and bloody track of those secret machinations which were operated direct in Servia."
 Declaring that a stop must be put to these provocations he says:
 Tn vain did my government make a last attempt to induce Servia to desist Servia resisted my government just de- mands and refused to conform to the obligations forming the natural founda- tions of peace. 1 must, therefore, proceed by force of arms to secure those inde- spensable pledges which alone can insure tranquility to new states within and last ing peace without
 T trust in Austria Hungarys brave and devoted forces and in the Almighty tc give victory to my arms"
 The Emperor's manifesto is addressed to all his people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
NEPTUNE STARTS
 WORK ON PLAGUE

New Orleans. July 2S.-The United States tup Neptune. fitted with fumi- gating apparatus. today began its part of the work in the fight against bu- bonic pleague here. The tug arrived last night and early today began fumi- gating the steamship Parismina, ves- sel in the tropical fruit trade.
 Two more rodent cases of the disease were reported today.
 One of the rats was captured at the Toulouse street wharf and the other at the intersection of Marias and Bourbon streets.
 They bring the number of rodent cases to 16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
MEET INFORMALLY TODAY
Ninth District Republican Committee
 to Arrange for Formal Meeting

The republican executive committee of the Ninth congressional district will meet informally today and make arrangements for the formal meeting of the executive committee of the Ninth congressional dis trict in Birmingham August 1.S
 At the meeting today discussion will be had in regard to the nomination of an opponent to the democratic nominee, George Huddleston. The republicans would have nominated Erskine Ramsay, the well known coal operator, but for the fact that he would not accept
 At the meeting today there will also be discussion in regard to the effort of the progressives and republicans to come together and center their strength on a candidate for Congress to oppose the democrats. Their leaders contend that if they unite. tho democratic nominee will be beaten.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Strike of 10000 Miners
 Appears to be Imminent

Scranton. Pa. July 2.-A strike of the 20.000 employees of the Delaware, Lack awanna and Western Coal company Au- gust l, tonight seemed imminent R. A. Thilipps. general manager of the com pany, replying to demand that the com- pany recognize the authority of tile gem eral grievance committee before tomor- row, today mailed a circular letter to the company's employees declaring he will hold no further conferences with the committee.
 IS collieries operated by the company agreed last week to strike unless their committee was recognized prior to July 9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
HOPE FOR PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE
 MEXICAN MUDDLE
tContinued From Page One.)

teca concerns expressed satisfaction that the tax would equalize competition. say ing they had been handicapped by the exemption allowed the two large com panies.
 While the constitutioralist decree spe- officially demands gold in payment, point ing out that the United States made sim- lar demands during the civil war. it was understood today that New York ex- change would be accepted at the usual rate.
 The estimated cost of producing oil in this district is 13 cents a barrel, mak- ing the cost with the tax a fraction over Is cents. The lowest selling price Is 42 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
LOCAL HOTEL CLERKS
 FORM GREETERS CLUB

At called meeting of the hotel clerks of Birmingham who are members of the National Greeters association. was held last night at the Florence hotel and Birmingham club of the Southeastern Greeters' association was organized. The following officers were elected: l.. D. Fairchild of the Tutwiler, president: R. B. Hurst of the Florence. vice president and F.. L. Blackburn of the Florence sec retary and treasurer. The next meeting will be held at the Tutwiler hotel next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Woman Held for Murder

telegram was received last night by Chief of Police Martin Eagan. from Chief Beavers of Atlanta, stating that Savan- nah White, a negro woman, had been arrested in the Georgia capital yesterday afternoon. The negro woman was ar- rested on information from Detectives Warren and Daly and she is wanted in Birmingham on the charge of murder. According to the records at police head quarters, Savannah White. alias Georgia Barber. shot and killed Ella Harris, a negro woman, on June 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

days no doubt that it was inevitable and popular sentiment has given emphatic expression to it's ratification of the de- cisions of the government.
 War is also fact for Europe"
 An abnormal rise in the price of pro- visions today caused great indignation on the part of the public, who flocked to the markets to lay in, stores. Vegetables in many cases trebled in prices. Feeling ran so high that in many instances stall keepers in the markets were mobbed and the police were called out to restore order.
 Official arrangements have been made to take care of families of reservists called to the colors. It is reported that Emperor Francis Joseph has ordered the court removed from Ischl to the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Sues for Loss of Eye

Richard Leroy Hardman, pro ami. has filed suit in the circuit court directed against Dr. F. H. May, in which $1O0,OOo damages are claimed for alleged mistreat- ment of the plaintiffs eyes. The com plaint alleged that the defendant was called upon to treat the eyes of the plain tiff, who is an infant eight months old, and that as result the infant became totally blind in one eye and the other was seriously affected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Mrs. c. J. Long

Selma, July 2S.-(Special.)-Mrs. c. J. Long. an aged and well known resident of Autauga county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. w. c. Smith, 129 West Alabama street. Monday night. after an illness of several weeks. The deceased was in her seventy year and moved to Selma from Autauga county two years ago to make her home with her daughter. She was well known throughout central Alabama and leaves six children. Services over the remains were held at the First Christian church Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock and the interment was made in Live Oak ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Charles Rush Gates

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Charles Rush Gates. aged 2S years. who died in a local infirmary early yes terday morning. were conducted yester- day afternoon from the family residence. 1702 Tenth avenue, south. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery The de- ceas ased is survived by her husband Charles R. Gates, and one child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Miss Vera Jordan

The remains of Miss Vera Jordan, aged 1s years. who died Monday night at the residence of her parents. Mir and Mrs. A. G. Jordan of Powderly. were sent to woodland yesterday afternoon for in terment by the Johns Undertaking com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
Mrs. Elizabeth Wade

Huntsville. July Special. Mrs. Elizabeth Wade. aged 66 years, died yesterday at her home on Rison avenue. She was the widow. of Francis Wade and is survived by four daughters and two sons. Mrs. Wade was stricken with paralysis about 10 days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
AUSTRIANS RATIFY
 NACT OF GOVERNMENT

<Vi nna, July 29.-The semi-offical FreIndenblatt says
 War has been declared. To the people of Austria Hungary there has been for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
AUSTRIA-HUNGARY DECLARES WAR
 AGAINST SERVIA
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other motive than mere revenge. It seems that Austria is deliberately challenging Russia with the approval of Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29
UNITED STATES HAS NO
 CAUSE FOR ALARM

Washington, July 2S-With billion and nearly three hundred million dollars in gold coin and bullion stored in treasury vaults and about $600,000 more of coin in circulation, treasury officials said tonight the United States had no cause for alarm over the tremendous shipments of gold from New York to war clouded Europe.
 Secretary McAdoo explained that the country never was in a better position to send some of its millions abroad and declared there was nothing to fear from the drain to meet European demands. It was pointed out, also, that while Europe just now was drawing upon Americas gold supply it would only be a short time before the money would be coming back to pay for the vast quantities of food and supplies this country would be called upon to ship across the waters.
 London, July 29.-Insurance operations at Lloyds yesterday against the risks of war included business covering specie shipments by German liners from the United States at shllings per cent The normal rate is l shilling.
 Rome. July 2S.-It is reported that the first and second naval squadrons are forming to concentrate at Gaeta, 10 miles northwest of Naples.
 New York, July 2S.-Thousa nds of Ser yian and Austrian residents of the United States hAve placed themselves at the dis posal of their respective countries, accord ing to announcements made today by the consuls here. Teegrams from San Francisco and various cities in the mid dle west states caused the Servian consul general to estimate that about 10000 men would respond immediately to a call for recruits. At the Hungarian con- l sulate. it was said approximately 15,OO0 men of all the nationalities that go to make up the Austria Hungarian empire
 had signifed their intention of volun- teering should they be needed No general mobilization has been or dered, said Acting Consul General Charles Winter of Autsria- Hungary
 The Servian consul general was notified today that 5000 men at Wimerding Pa, were ready to start for home whenever | needed.
 A rumor that the imperial Russian consulate here had issued a call for re- cruits was denied by Consul General Mi kael M. Oustnoff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

Rome. July 2s.-It is reported that the first and second naval squadrons are forming to concentrate at Gaeta, 40 miles northwest of Naples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-07-29

Wild Trading In Chicago
 Chicago, July 2S.-War ran up wheat transactions today on the Chicago board
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