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act any measure tending to increase cost to the consumer.
 Representative Henry of Texas spoke in behalf of his bill proposing a government per cent loan to growers on surplus cot ton. That measure of such general na- ture may be urged by the southern con. gressmen as a unit is indicated in the resolution, but the conference did not specifically approve the Henry bill. The subject of federal aid will be discussed again tomorrow by the southern congress sional committee, which called the gov ernors into conference
 The committee which will call upon the President, it is understood, will ask his aid particularly with respect to the ex- emption of state banks from taxation im- posed by the emergency currency act. That has been debated in Congress- and it was said today the President was known to favor the repeal sought.
 Governor Pleased
 At the conclusion Of the conference tie governor of Alabama expressed satisfaction with the action and hoped and expected that all would work out to the relief and benefit of the south.
 Personally 1 might have advocated direct action by the states at once,s said he. but the other governors did not seem to enthuse over that plan. If Congress will pass promptly the Smith warehouse bill and the bill to enable state banks to handle emergency cur rency without the 10 per cent tax l think great progress will be made"
 The governor will leave for home night
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BOND IS FORFEITED
Eagan Says All Bonds Made During
 State Fair Must Be Guilt Edge

Joseph Resin, who was arrested Monday morning at the Terminal station by Officer Malone, on a charge of attempted lar ceny from the person, failed to appear in the recorders court yesterday morn ing and his bond of $200 was forfeited Chief Martin Eagan stated that Attorneys Iinsmore x Montgomery, who made the bond, would have to pay the city of Birmingham in full for the forfeiture.
 Chief Easan stated last night that no cash bonds would be accepted during the progress of the fair and all bonds of suspicious characters would have to be gilt edged before being accepted
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QUESTION OF REDUCING ACREAGE DEADI JOCKS
 COTTON CONFERENCE

fered by w H. Seymour of Montgomery. which recommended a uniform system of warehouses in the several states Be- sides the reduction resolution the reso- lution committee had ready to report only one other measure. They also fa- vored the warehouse plan and inciuoeu sanctioning the "buy-a-bale' movement. The minority report on the cotton plan favored a voluntary reduction which 1t was proposed to bring about by sys- tenn of organized counties work. It was proposed to have meetings in each school district and have as many farmers as would sign a pledge to reduce acreage one half of what he planted in 1914. Those who were against this plan argued that systems much like this had been tried before and failed.
 Fight on Resolution
 The fight on the resolution tonight came after many ideas had been ex- pressed on what speakers thought should be done to relieve the situation brought on by the European war and conditions that tho cotton farmer probably would face next year. The wide difference of opin- ion on the varied suggestions offered caused comment among those observing the deliberations of the convention.
 Sol Wexler, president of the Whitney Central bank of New Orleans, addressed the convention tonight and somewhat surprised many of the delegates when he stated that If you do not help your selves you do not deserve help from the government, the banks or anyone else" He said that the problem was simple if the farmer would only reduce his acreage and help himself and that he .'could make more money, anyhow. raising corn and feeding it to stock" He favored re- auction of the crop next year, but through the medium of state laws en- forcing decreased planting
 The convention today got an outside viewpoint of the situation from E. R. Gore, representing the Chicago Associa- ton of Commerce. He said that Chicago banks held credits to the amount of $70,- o0o with southerners, the most of which they expected to realize from cotton
 He said the Chicago banks were will ing to extend time to southerners under present conditions but that it was his opinion that the bankers did not expect the farmers to plant cotton again next year when the prospects seemed so poor
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CURTAILMENT OF COTTON ACREAGE
 IS RECOMMENDrD
 BY CONFERENCE
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the situation virtually remains az i, originally stood
 In brief, through various resolutions. the conference strongly urged:
 Reduction of the cotton acreage for 1915. -o'
 Passage of remedial legislation now pending in Congress, including the warehouse receipts bill
 Organization of joint commission to promote the use of cotton goods.
 Legislation to permit state banks to issue emergency currency under the Aldrich-Vreeland law without the pro- hlbitlVe 10 per cent tax Loaning of pubic funds, s widely as possible to growers and holders of cotton at in- terest rates fixed by the government.
 The proposition for the commission 10 encourage the consumption of cot ton goods, advanced by Senator Hoke Smith, is virtually the only new fea- ture evolved by the conference.
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New Orleans. September 9.-After dis eussing cotton acreage reduction in 1915 during the most of today and until late tonight delegates to the Southern Cotton convention became hopelessly deadlocked on the question and adjourned until to- morrow without taking action. The whole matter was given back to the resolu- tions committee with instructions to re- port tomorrow.
 A majority report favoring no plant ing at all next year and requesting state legislatures to enact laws prohibiting planting, came to grief at the hands of the Texas delegation. The Texas con- Vention had instructed for voluntary re- ouceioh or % per cent and the Texans iirmiy supported a minority report pro- Vioing Tor this: plan. They were helped oy part of the Louisiana delegates. Several compromise measures were of Tered but to no avail
 The question of how much the south ern cotton convention would recommend that cotton acreage be reduced next year and methods to bring about that. reduc- tion were discussed until late tonight, after the delegates had them under con- sideration all day.
 Would Stop Planting Cotton
 A majority report of the resolutions committee provided for total cessation Of planting in 1915 and urging governors to call special Sessions of legislators to pass laws preventing planting met with strong opposition.
 Texas delegates who came instructed to work for a 50 per cent reduction next year presented a minority report and in the argument were supported by some of the Louisiana delegates. Walter Clark. chairman of the Mississippi delegation and one or the principal advocates of no cotton planting next year. stated that it was useless to agree upon any plan that iexas would not sanction and suggested that committee from this convention go to the Texas legislature now in session and urge upon that body what he termed the necessity for no planting next year
 Under suspension of rules. the con ventfon tonight passed a resolution of
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Rev. J. D. Mooney

Funeral services over the remains of the Rev. J. D. Mooney aged 70 years. who died Monday morning at the late resi- denee, gil Alabama street, were conducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the residence. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by his widow and two sons, B. H. Mooney, city editor of the Birmingham Ledger, and the Rev. T. D. Mooney. pas tor of the Napoleon Avenue Presbyterian church of New Orleans. All the Pres byterian minister of the city attended the funeral .
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WAR SITUATION IS
 WITHOUT CHANGE,
 OFFICIAL REPORT
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be the signal for a battle along the Rus sian-German frontier.
 The Germans are in force at Ora cow where the Austrians would form their extreme right and they have re- irforced their front extending north of that fortress through Calls, Russian Poland. to Thorn in the province of west Prussia. Farther north they have crossed from east Prussia and have got as far as the River Nieman, where ' they are reported to have suffered a reverse. The two armies. however, are in close touch right across the coun- try, SC that a battle along this extend cd front cannot be delayed long.
 The Russian Emperors immense armies will oppose the Germans at ev- cry rcint and will try to invade Ger { many in more than one district.
 Prepare for Assault
 Of operations around Sarajevo noth- ing has been heard today. but the Servians- and Montenegrins soon must be reauy for a grand assault on that city, which beyond all others, the Ser vians would like to occupy.
 The Austrians also are being attacked , at Cattaro. where in addition to land operations by Montenegrin. French and English fleets are trying to reduce the fortress.
 There Is more talk of Italy. Rou- mania and Turkey becoming involved in tho war, but for the moment Italy is leing held back by the government. Turkey, it is believed, would like to. take hand in the hope of recovering sorie of the territory she lost in the Balkan wars. but the moment she does Greece would be in arms against her. while this also would be the signal for Roumania to come In.
 The German cruiser Emden again has been busy in East Indian waters and besides sinking four more British steamers-rnaking nine to her credit has captured collier.
 After Coal Supply
 The British government is taking steps to put a stop to the supplying of coal to the few German cruisers at ernmcnt has made representations to the governments of countries from which these vessels get their supplies and also is hunting down the colliers
 Dutch steamers are being examined and iE this way check has been put on commodities being shipped to Ger many through The Netherlands. The big Dutch steamship lines announce they will accept only cargo from America consigned to The Netherlands A Government which. to avoid breach ~ of neutrality. must see to 1t that It's cargo does not get into Germany.
 Fishing by neutral vessels on east coast of England and Scotland has been p' p'oilibfted
 Following the example of Irishmen rromirent Welshmen. headed by the Earl if Plymouth and David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer have set out to raise a Welsh army carps for service on the continent.
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FORWARDING LIERRE

Amsterdam, September 29.-tvia London, Il 30 D. m)-A dispatch to the Telegraafuj from Antwerp states that since o'clock this morning the Germans have been bombarding Lierre. a manufactur- Ing town nine miles southeast by east of Antwerp. The entire popla- ton of Lierre has fled to Antwerp. 1t Is feared the whole town is in ruins.
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fDr. w. L. Turk

Selma, September 2e.-(Special. ) nr. W. L. Turk. aged 4S. we'll known resident of Gallon. Perry county. died at an infirmary tonight after an ill., ness of several weeks. The deceased was brought to Selma two weeks ago for treatment. He leaves wife and numerous relatives
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Casualty List

London. September 29-(6:30 D. m.) Telegraphing from Copenhagen the correspondent of the Evening News says that the sixth German naval cas- ualty list gives the names of one man killed and 31 officers and 495 men missing
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Mrs. Della Scipper.

The remains of Mrs. Della Skipper, aged 2s years, who died yesterday morning in a local infirmary. were sent yesterday aft ernoon to Sylacauga for interment by Shaw & Son. The deceased came to Bir- mingham several days ago for an oper- alton.
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Mrs. Gussie Sedberrx

Wetumpka, September 9.-(Special.) Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Gussie Sedberry were conducted by the Rev. A. c. Moseley at o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence of c. F. Sed- berry, Jr.
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THE WAR AT A GLANCE

While the French and British off tion with the situation along the bat tie front in France and confidence in the outcome, an unofficial report from Paris declares the German right has been broken and is being pursued by the allies.
 This report also declares the Ger mans have been Surrounded in the Somme department and that Peronne had heen recaptured. The official press bureau at London. while making no objection to the publication of this re- port, declined to take any responsi- bility for it's correctness.
 Announcement late at night by both French and British officials declared there had been no change in the sit uation which they previously had re- ported as favoring the allied army to some degree.
 A narrative from Field Marshal Sir John French's headquarters issued at London by the official press bureau gives the reason for long drawn out battle which has lasted IS days.
 ''rhe rough country it has covered" he said, lis sure to render slow any efforts at maneuvers and marches dTOunu the lldnk to escape the CoStly expedient of a frontal attack against heavily fortified positions"
 Fiercely Contested Operation
 This refers to the fiercely contested operations of the allies left in an en- deavor to outflank the German right wing under General Von Kluck. In these operations French and British, heavily reinforced, have been engaged for sew eral days, and the encounters at times are reported to have been unprecedented.
 In the far east there are signs of much activity on the part of the Japanese, who are engaged in land and sea move- ment against the German concession of Kiachau, in shan Tung province, China. The Japanese have occupied the heights outside of Tsingtau, the capital, over looking the Germans line of main de- fense. Chinese troops have blown up the railroad bridge at Tayu-Ho, six miles west of Wei-Hsien, which also has been occupied by the Japanese and thus ap-
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Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. T. l.. Cole

Asheville. N. C., September 29.-(Spe- ciai. Mrs. T. L. Cole. aged 29, of a prominent Alabama family. is dead at local sanitarium following a long illness The remains have been shipped to Go-do for interment. The deceased had relatives in Birmingham. Mont gomery and other points in the state.
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Infant of Mir. and Mrs. W. B. Tomlin

The remains of the infant son of MT. and Mrs. w. B. Tomlin. who died in local infirmary yesterday morning, were sent to Pell City yesterday afternoon for interment by Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-30

send. J. j. Lee, H. B. Hopper Frank Baehschies. l.. J. Hali G. S. Thomas l. w Hornady and W. T. Kemp. Interment will be in Eimwood cemetery.
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o. D. Laird

o. D. Laird died last night at 10:10 o'clock at a local infirmary after an illness of about three months He was "A years old at the time, of his death and in the recent past had been liv- ing with his son. J. G. Laird, at the Ridgely apartments.
 Funeral services will be held over the remains at Oakman tomorrow afternoon and interment will be made in the cem- etery there sbeside his wife.
 Mir Laird Is survived only by two sons, J. G. Laird of Birmingham and Hervey w. Laird, for many years Age-Herald correspondent at Montgomery, and now prominent in the insurance business at Atlanta.
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Leon B. Beramus

The funeral of Leon B. Deramus, who died at the late residence. Ill North Flaw lSins street, West End, Tuesday morning. will be conducted at p. m. today from the West End Methodist church. the Rev. J. c. Persinger officiating. He is sur vived by his wife and four children, Au- bery, age 13; Lucille. 10; Edwin. s. and Conrad 8; three brothers. J. D. Deramus of McRae. Ga. L. B. Deramus and l.. R. Deramus of Birmingham. and also by his mother of Birmingham.
 Active pallbearers will be J. H. Mccain, F.. w. Ellis S. E. Batson, l.. M. Steen, G. A. Allison. A. J. Q. Zanne.
 Honorary pallbearers: pr. R. V. Mob- ley. pr. John Douglass. J. F. Steel. T. G. McGahey. ]. w. Davis. George Downes, c. c. Ellis. Herbert Pawson. 8. A. Town
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The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-06
CHANCES OF CAPTURE
Taken by French Liner, Which is
Trying to Take Reservists
Home

New York, Aug. 5.-With bands
playing the Marseillaise and a tumult
of cheering af1oat and ashore, the
French liner Lorraine set sail yes
terday for Havre, probably the last
for some time of departing diners to
fly the French flag. In cabins and
steerage she carried nearly 1000
passengers, most of them French re-
servists bound for Paris.
She was the only ship to leave
port today on a transatlantic voy-
age, with the exception of the Cum
arder Lusitania, which slipped past
quarantine with darkened lights dur
ing the early morning hours. All
other sailings of the French line
were cancelled. All sailings Of the
Fabre line, whose vessels ply between
New York and Mediterranean ports,
likewise have been cancelled, with
the single exception of the San
Anna, which sailed last Saturday,
returned to New York by wireless
orders, and will sail again next Sat
urday.
Several vessels reached New York
from European ports, among them
being the President Lincoln from
Hamburg and the Kaiser Wilhelm
II from Bremen. Their passengers
told stirring tales of the fears Of
merchant ships at sea.
La Lorraine and the Lusitania
sailed in the face of danger of, cap
ture by hostile war craft, German
cruisers having been reported off
the American coast.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-06
JUST LIKE AN AMERICAN
Bought Ship to Bring Himself and
COuntrymen Home

London, August GA syndicate
of stranded Americans, headed by
Grant Hugh Browne, of New York.
have purchased the British steamer
Viking for use in taking home their
countrymen at $500 a berth. The
syndicate today obtained permission
for the vessel to sail on Monday from
Liverpool on its first trip. 1t is un-
derstood the Viking will fly the
Stars and Stripes. She is to make
as many trips as possible.
Among the 240 cabin passengers
and the 1000 Americans going in the
steerage on board the PHILADELPHIA.
sailing today, are many wealthy per-
sons. Enormous premiums were Of
fered for tickets.
Martin VogeI, United States sub
treasurer at New York, with his
bride; John A Wilson, a cousin of
the president, and William H. Por-
ter, who is connected with J. P Nor
gan & Co., were among the passeng-
ers.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-06
GLAD GERIG DIDN'T GO
His Ship Has Just Had to Sidetrack
Into Halifax

Halifax, y. S., August 6.-The
Cunard liner Mauretania was con-
voyed by the cruiser Essex into this
port today for safety There were
400 passengers aboard for Liver
pool.
The Essex left Immediately to aid
the LGsitania of the same line, which
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-06
Economic EpiGran1.

sentimental declaration, even If
1t runs counter to sound economics
and the best interests of society, will
have more adherents than a profound
truth IN political economy, the adop-
ton of which demands an immediate
sacrifice.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-06
EMPEROR ASSASSINATED
Is Report, but is Probably Wireless
Hoax

New York, August GA wild re-
port picked up by wireless says that
the emperor of Geramny has been
assa assinated. The cables have been
cut and there is no way Of confirm
ing the report. 1t is considered as a
wireless hoax
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DIR. Weaver will be on Deck

Oak, Fla, Aug. D, 1914.
Dear Mr.. Rooney: l am anxious
to join the movement you invited me
to, Aug. u; will be there sure.
am quite sure nothing as important
has ever been suggested by either
yourself or the Board of Trade for
the welfare of the Marion county
trucker
The commission men have had the
trucker by the throat and are dis
honest beyond question, therefore,
your proposition must be of bene-
fit, for it will discard the unreliable
depository of Marion county's truck
| ing which seems to have gone for nil.
1 will be glad to canvas the coun-
| ty for this movement, giving my
time for consideration of expenses,
and secure every shipper as a mem
! Der, and believe now is the physico-
| logical time Yours truly,
/ r. T. Weaver.
The secretary showed a number
of pictures taken under his direction
at Silver Springs, to forward to
Washington: One shows the big, new
! Ifreighter, G.. "A Carmichael, lying
| alongside the warehouse, with the
City of Ocala at the Ocala Northern
depot. One showed the full scope of
! the port at the springs, and two
were of the fast passenger boat, the
Silver Springs, now being construct
ed in the shipyard. These pictures
make convincing evidence.
The secretary also has much lit
erature, showing various boats on
their way up and down the Okla
waha, all going to prove that that
narrow and crooked stream has been
an important artery of commerce for
the last three-quarters of a century
and fully deserves government help
The secretary showed an immense
/ photograph taken of the delegates
to the great real estate meeting in
Pittsburg, which he attended last
month. There were 1900 delegates,
and the photograph, four feet wide
and handsomely framed, was for
warded to Mr.. Rooney as a special
compliment of the Jacksonville real
estate association. Mr.. Rooney and
the other FLORIDA delegates had hon
ored places.
Various other matters were dis
cussed, all of which will be heard
from at the meeting of the Board of
Trade next Wednesday night, Au-
gust 18th.
The Ocala evening star., 1914-08-06
ANOTHER NATION MAY GO IN
Denmark May Think this a Good
Time to Recover the
Lost DuchieS

Copenhagen, August Though
it is believed Denmark will be able
to remain neutral, partial mobili-
zation of her troops is under way.
hibited.
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BAND CONCERT FRIDAY NIGHT

Mr.. Condor informs the Star that
the band laid out a very fine pro-
gram last evening, and viii render
it at the usual hour Friday night.
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Boosters for the Board

The following communications
were received from The Star and Dr..
Weaver:
star will Double Its Subscription
Ocala. Fla, July IS. 1914.
Nj. J. d. Rooney, Secretary.
Marion County Board Of Trade.
Dear Sir: We understand that il
viii be necessary for the Board of
Trade to get in some new subscrip-
some of the present members to in
crease their monthly payments, TO
meet the expenses of the board.
The Star appreciates the good that
the Board of Trade has done and
fully realizes what it can do in the
future, if it is encouraged as it
should be, by our people.
Our firm has been paying the
board $50 per year, for the past
year, but rather than see the insti-
tuition fail or become seriously Grip
pied for lack OF funds, we will gladly
double our subscription.
Very respectfully,
Bittinger & Carroll,
ID
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MET IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
French and German Cruisers are
Having n Sea Fight

Paris, August 6.-The German
cruisers which were dispatched from
Messina to lombard eastern French
towns, met French warships and
battle is in progress now.