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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

the war she was converted into an armed cruiser with an errand, and since mas been reported active fin searching Tor and checking British merchantmen
 She had tonnage of 14349 and was built in 1S87 She was 626 feet long, With a beam of 68 feet
 It was on this vessel that the late Mayor Gaynor of New York was shot as he was about to sail for Europe.
 Had Thrilling Career
 More than once has the Kaiser VII helm der Crosse played leading part in thrilling adventures at sea.
 When the great fire swept the Hoboken waterfront in June. 1900, resulting in the loss of many lives the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse lay at dock in the pathway of the flames She was hauled out by tugs to the middle of the Hudson and escaped serious injury. Only three of her men were lost.
 In November. 1906, the vessel collided off Cherbourg with the Royal Mall steam packet liner Orinoco. Thirteen steeragc pa ssengers and sailors met death.
 Captain Polack. the ships commander, performed with her feat of seamanshp in October, 1907. that long will be re- membered for it's brilliance. When in mid ocean the liner lost her rudder. Cap tain Polack brought her into Portland, Me. . journey of several days. without rudder. steering her with her propellors. The feat was acclaimed es one of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

London, August :7-(4st2 ?. m.)-The K aiser Wilhelm der Crosse has been sunk off the west coast of Africa by the British cruiser Highflyer.
 Winston Spencer Churchill. first lord of the admiralty. announced the sink ing of the Kaiser Wilhelm der Groose in the House of Commons today.
 rrhe admiralty has just received in- formation that the German armored mer- chant cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse of 1000 tons and armed with 10 finch guns has been sunk by H. M. s. High flyer off the west coast of Africa the first lord declared.
 This Is the vessel which has been in- terfering with traffic between this coun- try and the cape, and is one of the very few German armed auxiliary cruiser ships which succeeded in getting to sea. The survivors were landed before the vessel sank
 'The HishfIyer had one killed and one wounded
 The Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse was one of the paIatial steamers of the North Geeman-I1oyd 1lpe, At ths oufhreak ol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
JAPAN WILL KEEP
 OUT OF ADR|AT|C

Washington August 27.-Viscount Chinda. Japanese ambassador. today is- sued this statement:
 Nothing is more absurd than the Ipurport of London telegram appear ing in some of the newspapers this morning, which intimates that Japans reply to the Austrian declaratlon of war would be the dispatch of a squad ron to the Adriatic.
 "The terms of the Anglo-Japanese alliance, solely under which Japan is acting, contain nothing which will cb- ligate Japan to go that far; nor is there any interest or inducement what ever for Japan to embrolio herself in this European war in Europe itself. If she succeeds in fulfilling her oo- ligaton under and in achieving he object of the Anglo-Japanese alliance treaty. there she will stop.
 Moreover. 1t would be ridiculous to imagine even for a pseudo moment Iii the present circumstances that Great Britain is compelled to call on her far east ally to come all the way out to the assistance of her Mediterranean
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
How Diplomats of England and Germany Wrestled
 With Situation Which l Lead to War
THE VIOLATION OF
 BELGIAN NEUTRALITY
 THE POINT AT ISSUE
Germany Asked to Withdraw Troops From Belgium But Replied Ger many's Hope Depended Upon Passing Troops Through
 Neutral Grounds

London, August 27.--(10:40 p. m.) The British foreign office tonight is sued the report of Sir William Gosch- en, former ambassador at Berlin, on the rupture of diplomatic relations with Germany.
 The report, dated August. 8, says that the ambassador called on the Ger man secretary of state, Gottlieb von Jagow, and inquired whether Germany would refrain from violating the Bel gian neutrality.
 Herr Von Jagow.' the report con- tinues, "replied that he was sorry to say his answer must be no. since Ger riap troops having crossed the from tier that morning, Belgian neutrality already had been violated. Herr Won .Tagow again went into the reasons why the imperial government had been obliged to take this step, namely, that they had to advance into France by the quickest and easiest way to get we'll ahead with their operations and endeavor to strike a decisive blow as early as possible.
 "It was a matter of life or death for them, as, if they had gone by the more southern route they could not have hoped, in view of the paucity of roads and the strength of the fortresses, to have got through without formida ble opposition, entailing great loss of time
 This loss of time would mean time gained by the Russians for the bring ing up of their troops to the German
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
THE SENATE TAKES UP THE NOMINATION OF
 JAMES c. M'REYNOLDS

Washington, August 27.--Discussion of the nomination of Attorney General James C. McReynolds as justice of the supreme court was begun in the Senate late to- day.
 Senator Norris of Nebraska, who is conducting the only active opposition to confirmation succeeded m having passed resolution calling on the department of justice for report on an investi- gation into certain phases of the business of the Standard Oil company. Senator Norris had responded to resolution ot the Senate asking for Information on the subject.
 The Norris resolution asaed for infor. nation concerninf reports made |" the department of justice regarding the stand s ard oil company by C. E. Morrison and Oliver E. Pagin, special assistants to the Attorney General, who Investigated that corpora ton.
 It was said later that senators have been told that months ,dso Mir Morrison recommended criminal indictments of Standard oil officials for alleged viola ton of the supreme court decree dissolve ing that concern. and for practices he deemed to be in violation of the Sherman antitrust act. That such d recommenda- ton ever had been made was denied to- night at the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Allies Fighting in Titanic Struggle to Block German HOrdes' March to Paris. Details Held Back

London, August 2S.-0:l0 a. m.) The conflict of millions at last appears to be in progress.
 Even the sinking of the German steamer Kaiser Wilhelm Der Crosse pales beside news of the titanic bat tie and the realization that the allies are fighting to block the road to Paris, with the Germans hardly farther away than New York is from Philadelphia.
 Meanwhile the Russian host is drawing nearer to Berlin. Not even during the first great struggle be- tween Europe and Asia on the far Manchurian plains was the enormous battle fought in such impenetrable si- lence as far as concerns the outer world.
 only the vaguest generalities are given to the peoples of Great Britain and France by their respective govern merts. Probably the German people know as little of what their armies are accomplishing.
 All the information the public ob- taibed today was the report from Gen. French announced by Premier Asquith in the House of Commons that the army was engaged on Wednesday against d superior force and fought splendidly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-British marines occupy Ostend Russians continue onward march Notes secured by warehouse receipts
 eligible security.
 Battle of millions is on. -Tuscaloosianse dined in overais at
 Tutwiler. s-war speech of chancellor in Reich
 stag. 4-Editorial comment 6-Crop situation In nauds of farmers
 and merchants.
 Medical department of university to
 be placed here.
 wcatherlys petition reaches court
 today,
 Plans for Coosa plant indorsed. 6-Society. 7-Sports. & Merchants' convention adjourns. s--I.atest war developments. H. Markets. 1e-I.ott denies he is guilty of assault on
 Miss Stacy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
INSIDE STORY OF EVENTFUL NIGHT WHEN
 GREAT BRITAIN DECLARED WAR ON GERMANY
Conflict Of Millions In European War
 Zone At Last Appears To Be Tn Progress
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French Tribute to British Bravssy

London August 27f1o eneral Joseph Jofre commander Field Marshal Sir British
   the left the French rbutequaties which will be shown
  will the services rendered Our inspired with the 
  of future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Danish Ship Suffers

London. August 27.u:o3 D. m)-Thir- teen survivors of a Danish trawler which was sunk by floating mine in the North sea have been landed at Shields Four of the crew of the trawler lost their lives. The fishermen were on their way to Iceland when at 1 o'clock Wednesday night. they felt tremendous ex- plosion. The vessel began to sink rap idly. small boat was launched, but the vessel foundered before four men in the foreeastle- could be reached.
 Describing his experiences. the chief officer. who was on watch, said the con cussion hurled him against the wheel house. He was successful fin getting two Injured mon out of the forecastIe. but four others must have boen killed while asleep. .s' -ss.. & {. r .s :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
RULES LAID DOWN FOR BANK FRS

The following rules are laid down fer banks which may apply for he cur rency.
 l. Not less than 10 national banks In any given territory except having an unimpaired capital and surplus of not less than 20 per cent desiring such cur rency shall form national currency with an aggregate capital and surplus of not less than s5.ooo.o0e as required by the act. Full particulars and blank forms for this purpose may he had upon application to the comptroller of the currency
 Any national currency association formed in accordance with law will re- ceive the approval of the Secretary of IT., asury Already 3T such associations have been organized in the various sintes.
 ]. Uuder>the law the Secretary of tho 'rreasur may accept as security for currency. fn) Bonds of any state or of any city, town. county or other ltrally constituted municipality or dis- trict in the United states which has been in existence for period of 10 wears and which for a period of 10 years previous to such deposit as secur- ity has not defaulted in the payment or any part of either principal or tn- terest of any funded debt authorized to be contracted by it and whose net fund.- cd indebtedness does not exceed 10 per cent of tho valuation of it's taxable property to be ascertained by the last preceding valuation of property for the aasessment of taxes,
 (h) Any securities including commer- cial paper approved bA the Secretary of the Treasury, held by q national bank and made available through a national currency association. under the direction and control of the Secretary of the Tseae
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
RUSSIANS OCCUPY TILSIT

St. Petersburg, August 27Va London, 20 D. Ut is officially stated tonight that the Russians have occupied Til s 50 miles northeast of Koengsburg east Prussia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

London, August 27t stated that British marines have occupied Ostend prevent the Germans from getting foot hold the English channel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28


 The announcement that MT. Palmer Will represent the Associated Press in the war zone will be welcomed by read CTS of The Age Herald as 1t means that thls paper will be in position to get the best possible service written by lae only American correspondent in the Var zone. This service will be notice able, especially on Sundays, when The Ase-I1erald is the only paper in Bir- Press.
 The designation of MT. Palmer as war corre spondent means that The Age Herald is in better position than ever to give it's readers the first off clal news of the war. Owing to the strict censorship and many unverified rumors which daily emanate from the war zone, considerable time elapses be- fore the real situations can be off cially announced. The Age-Herald- is ils a position to obtain the first off, cicl ana dependable reports. It is only after the days fighting that the cor respondents can ascertain the situation and send their reports to the world and the difference of time between the two countries makes 1t possible for The -Age- Herald to get this service first.
 Following is list of big develop rnents in the present war which were siven to the people of Birmingham first and officially by The Age-HeraIds
 Germany decrees state Of war with Russia-sunday, August 2.
 haiser's troops invade French ter ritOry--Monday. August 3.
 England declares war on Germany Wednesday,, August 5.
 'ermans attnck Liege-Thursday, August c.
 Germans invest Licge-Tuesday, Au- gust II.
 French and Germans clash for first time on frontfer-Wednesday Auxust q.
 Japan formally announces that she will live up to treaty fxations- Saturday. August 12. Japan issues ultimafum to Germany Monday, August IF. Germans take BrusseIs-Friday. Au- gust 21. Germans invest Namur-saturdsy, August 22.
 Japan declares war on Germnny- Monday, August A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
BRITISH OCCUPY STRONG POSITIONS

London August 28(12 40 m.The British press bureau at 1230 o'clock this morning out the following statements
 'The French operations of distance of some 250 miles have necessated certain changes the position of stroops who occupying strong line to meet the Ger advance supported by the French army both Hanks
 1.-The morale of both appears to be excellent and there little doubt that they will give good accounts of them selves in the positions they now hod.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
GERMAN SHIP FREEZING ON NENGLISH COMMERCE |IS SENT TO THE BOTTOM BY BRITISH WARSTIIP
German Cruiser Destroyed

most extraordinary ever performed or the high seas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
FREDERICK PALMER TO AID AGE-HERALD GET FIRST WAR NEWS

New York, August 27.--Frederick Palmer, the well known war cor respondent, has been designated to represent the Associated Press with the British forces on the con tinent of Europe. Since he Is the cnly American correspondent per mitted by the British war office to ake the field. his services will necessarily be shared by the Asso- oiated Press with all news associa- tions in this country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
Liner Reported Captured

Galveston. Tex. August 2L--An official statement from the British consulate here said that three British warshIps have been sent at top speed to protect cotton and oil traffic in the Gulf of Mexico. The statements says:
 "The British consulate is informed that
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28

Berlin via Amsterdam and London, Au- gust 27,-tS:09 D. m.)-The German ad- miralty has issued the following;
 'The light cruiser Magdeburg ran ashore in a fog on an island in the Gulf of Fin land. Owing to thick weather German warshps In the vicinity were unable to render assistance and all efforts to float the vessel having failed. the captain de- cided to sacrifice his ship a superior Russian naval force was preparing to attack.
 Under heavy fire from the Russian fleet most of the cruiser crew was saved by the German torpedo " .26.' Seventeen men were killed. 25 wounded and S5. in cluding the captain. are missing The Magdeburg was blown up The survivors reached Germany today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
OFFENSIVE RESUMED BY FRENCH

Paris August 27.-( (1025 1.-The following official bull letin issued by the office tonight:
 In the Vosges district troops today resumed the ofens i've and drove back the Germans who yesterday had 2them to retire the Saint Die side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
MAd0o Gives Out Statement Outlining Governments Plan to Protect the Cot ton Crop
RECEIPTS TO HAVE NOT MORE THAN
 FOUR MONTHS RUN
If Bankers and Manufact- urers CO-Operate Farmers Are Safe, Declares Secre- tary of the Treasury
By C. E. STEWART

Washington, D. C., August 27. Special. Notes secured by warehouse receipts for cot ton or tobacco were officially placed among the eligible securities,' to be used as a basis for the issue of currency by Secretary McAdoo of the treasury today.
 Such receipts shall not have more than four months to run, and shall be accepted at 75 per cent of their face value, and shall be handled through national currency associations Beyond this, the banks and the assets of all banks belonging 10 the currency asso- citations will be jointly and severally liable Go the United States for the redemption of such additional cirrula- tion and lien will be extended to and cover the assets of all banks belonging to the association and to the securities deposited by the banks with the asso- citation, pursuant to the provisions of law, but each bank composing such as- sociation will be liable only in propor- tion as it's capital and surplus bear to the aggregate capital and surplus of all such banks.
 "This plan said Secret targ McAdoo, ought 10 enable the farmers to pick and market the cotton crop if the bank CTS, merchants and cotton manufactur- CTS will eo-operate with each other and with the farmers and will avail them selves of tho relief offered by the treas- ury within reasonable limits. such CO., operation Is earnestly urged upon all these interests.
 "'rhe farmers cannot expect as high price for cotton this year because of the European war yet he should not be forced to sacrifice his crop. The banker and the merchant should not exact excessive rates of interest and the manufacturers should replenish their stocks as much as possible and pay reasonable prices for the product If this is done and it can be done if everyone displays a helpful spirit. normal condition can he restored and there ought 10 be no serious difficulty in taking care of the cotton problem"
 In the financing of the crop, secre- tary McAdoo explained, he would not hesitate to refuse to issue currency if hn believed 1t would he used for spec llative pllrnosoS inStoal of for har- veating and carrying the crops till Legitimate market could he found and fos the needs of legitimate business. Nor does he propose to prescribe tho Character of the warehouses in which cotton and tobacco may be stored but will rely on the banks to see that thero arr suitable and that adequate protec- ton is furnished through insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-28
BRITISH MARINES OCCUPY OSTEND;
 RUSSIANS CONTINUE ONWARD MARCH
No Mention In Official Statements From Paris and London of Reported Fall of Lille, Valen- ciennes and Roubaix-London Says Allies
 We're Forced to Take Up New Posi-
 fOns By Extent of Operations
RUSSIANS TAKE TILSTT IN PRUSSIA;
 ADVANCE IS TERMED IRRESISTIBLE E.

Official Statement From Paris Says French Of fensive Movement In the Vosges Has Been Uninterrupted For Five Days-Armies Maintain Positions In Belgium-Bril-
 liant Attack By British Repulsed.
 Namur Reports Conflict
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-06-05

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building, for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he
Is, without doubt. the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford, No. 1897 Prairie
avenue. Chicago, ILL.,, and only enclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
To any one alive to the develop
ments In the building world, there is
nothing more striking than the steady
growth of the movement toward better
quality in building construction during
the past 10 or Is years. Where for
merly home-builders were satisfied
with makeshift construction and with
cheap though gaudy effects in build
ing, there has come to be a general
demand for the best grades of ma
terial and the most thorough work
manship united to form substantial
structures that will endure.
Take the medium-sized dwelling
house, for instance, such as the aver
age family requires. A generation
ago, $4,000 would probably have been
the top figure considered proper for its
cost. Today no one would think of
spending less than twice that amount
If he would build with an eye to per-
manent use or future sale.
The increased cost of labor and ma
terials has had something to do with
this, it is true, but not so much as Is
sometimes thought. No! 1t is the
added comforts and the higher stand
ard of quality all the way through
that have brought this about. Modern
plumbing and fixtures, modern heat
Ing systems, modern lighting, &C.
mented Easements, permanent fire.
proof roofing, hardwood floors-all
these, which were the luxuries of yes
terday but are the necessities of to-
day, mark the advancing standards of
building; and the general building pub
lie now realize what the carpenters
and building contractors have known
all along-that quality building is the
only kind which pays.
AS a natural companion to this idea
Of quality building, there has devel-
oped also an increasing demand for
permanency and lasting endurance in
building work. The demand for fire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-06-05
MAY TAKE OFF DUDE" TRAINS
Exceptions Are Being Taken to Eselu-
slVe Accommodation Furnished
by Some Railroads

Dude" trains have come under the
scrutiny OF the eye OF the Massachu-
sets public service commission. They
are the exclusive trains TO the cape
and the north shore ascribing to them
the characteristics that have given
them their commonly accepted name.
In official transactions they are re-
ferred to as club trains" implying
that they are for the exclusive use of
some men of social distinction who
live on the north shore or down in
the cape district during the summer
and subscribe to the privilege of riding
on them.
The Boston G. Maine railroad has
one of these dude" trains, making a
trip to Montserrat and way stations to
Magnolia every afternoon and return
ing to Boston every forenoon. This
train consists of four cars and is pat
ronized by about hundred club men,
bers. 1t has been running for dozen
years or more, and for the season be-
ginning May this year the club mem
bers have subscribed a guarantee of
$4,000 to the Boston & Maine rail-
road, to cover the fares and freight
privileges. If the amount of the tick
cts from the subscribers who use it
daily falls below the $4,000 the sub
scribers have to make good the de-
ficiency, but If it exceeds it the rail-
road benefits.
The New York, New Haven & Hart
goes down to the cape every day. The
conditions on which these two trains
are operated are similar in many re-
spects, and the feature about which
there is question is the baggage car
provisions, which are operated on a
basis that is said to permit of dis
elimination against that part Of the
travelling public that cannot afford to
| provide itself with special trains, and
there is also a questionable element
of comparison between this baggage
service and the service performed by
the express companies under contract
with the railroads. The contract rela-
lions between the subscribers to these
dude trains and the railroads es-
tablish a somewhat indefinite service
for a definite sum, and under the
present tariff laws, definite tariff
schedules must be filed with the pub
lie service commission.
Hence the public service commits
sion has taken up the matter for con-
sideration, but whether it will find it
necessary to abolish the dude" trains
or to prescribe new regulations for
them, or leave them as they are, is for
| future consideration.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1914-06-05
Queen Poor conversatIonaIIst.

Queen Mary is a poor conversation
alist On some one being brought up
TO her 1t Is said she will begin to talk
with remarkable felicity. setting the
other at ease and deiighting him
Then, all Of a sudden. she suddenly
ceases. an acute silence supervenes
and the other does notknow whether
to break the pause or slip away. The
fact is the queen talks well by dint Of
concentration: this does not always
last until the end Of the conversation.
and once the thread is broken she
grows distracted. thinking of some
thing else.