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The Detroit times., 1914-08-01
U. S. MAY DECLARE
EMBARGO ON FOOD
Such Action Likely to Become
Necessary in Event of Euro
pean War

WASHINGTON, Aug. War
time" food prices may be expected IL
Europe rs plunged into general war,
department OF agriculture officials de-
claied Today. The demand from
abroad may send prices soaring to
such prchibitive heights that II has
been suggested II may be necessary
to declare an embargo on the exporta-
tion OF foodstuifs from the United
States
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01
RATE DECISION
TO COME TODAY
Will BE Given Out at 3 p. NJ,
According to Authoritative
information

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-The long
awaited decision OF the interstate
commerce commission in the 5 per
cent advance freight rate case will
probably be given out about 3 D. m.
today, Il was learned from an au-
thoritative sourca
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

LONDON. Aug. f.-Stnndnrd oil
tank steamer plying between New
York and British ports which have
British register have been re-
auIsitIOned by the admiralty.
They viii he used To supply the
oil burners of the battle fleet.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01
THE WEATHER

Detroit and NIcinityi sstuy day mig n,
and sunday partly cloudy. n Moderate
vnrInble winds.
Lower NicbiKnni Partly NoudS >snf-
urday night and sunday.
Highest temperature this date n,
past a. years, on, in 1879 >iaAyest, III,
In 1905.
One year sEo today Highest temper
ature. sat lowest, 05i meaR.-=At cIerr
weather.
The sun sets saturday ne 0i5I D. m.
and rises sunday ne tt26 n. m. The
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

Fifty Hungarian servant girls went
on silence strike in Budapest. Sowing
not to speak a word until their EN-.
ployers allowed them two calling
nights weekly
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

PITTsBURGH, aug. 1.-Reports
from several cities I'm Western,
PennsyIVnnin today Indicated n
rush for naturalization was ON
among the foreigners. Several
hundred were said 60 have applied
for first aud SECOND papers Within
the last few days, believing that
consumption might be avoided IL
they were American citizens.
Most OF them. IL was said, were
AustrInnE who declared that they
dId not want to return 20 Europe
10 fight, bur that ~ IL appeared
they must they would go VOlun-
tnriIy and Offer their services 20
SerNin.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

Some OF the eucalyptus trees OF
Austria are said TO be taller that the
california redwood.
New York private school students
I'LL now be permitted to enter public
igh schools without examinations.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01
DETROITER KILLED
BY TRAIN In OHIO

The police received word Saturday
morning that a man believed to be
larry Schwartz, No 175 Watson-st.,
Detroit, had been killed by a train in
don, o. A letter addressed TO Harry
chwartz and written by the latter's
life was found in the dead mans
ocket.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

Busine-s-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co., rs
John n. st. Phone Main 1898
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01
PLAN TOHAVEU.S. TAKEOVER
GERMAN EMBASSY In PARIS
Is NOW UNDER DISCUSSION
GERMAN SHIPS
SENT TO SHELTER

BERLIN, Aug. All Ger
man shipping has been order
ed to make for the nearest
neutral port. the government
today sent word to German
ship owners that their craft
must seek safety at once.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

PARIS, Aug. 1.-Diplomat-
ic relations between Russia
and Germany have been sew
cred. An official news agency
dispatch received here from
Berlin, via London, states that
Continued on Page TwO).
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

BRUSSELS. Aug. 1.-The entire
supply of wheat In Antwerp was
purchased by the Belgian govern
ment today. The government
threatened to seize the wheat nm
less the price offered was accepted.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

Business-Iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co., "a
John y al phN~s Nst- ssaa
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

CHoP sUEI. LUNCHES, etc, deIIv-
cred nv mersenRer. Call Cadillac $50.
Day aud night service.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01
Official Dispatches to Washing
ton Indicate Europe is Now in
Practical State of War
Needs Only Word
NAVAL BATTLE is
IMMINENT IN NORTH SEA
British and German War Fleets.
Stripped For Action, Con-
front Each Other

WASHINGTON, Aug. L.
The German ambassador to
Russia has left st. Peters
burg, according to reports
reaching the White House to-
day.
Ambassador Herrick, at
Paris, reported that plan to
have the United States take
over the affairs of the German
embassy in Paris was under
discussion.
While no other specific in
formation was forthcoming in
administration circles, it was
stated generally that the re.
ports today of the European
reaching the White House to-
situation was mot encourage
ing"
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01
THE WEATHER

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. MODERATE
VARIABLE WINDS.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

The above dispatch from Berlin
shows that war is now considered
Inevitable there and that a clash
must come almost Immediately.
II is the only possible action that
Will save German shipping from
capture by hostile warships.
LONDON. AK. threat Brit
aims tentative war plans are COM
plete. The cabinet perfected them
az two and Onc-hnIf hour sitting
today. IL was admitted that the
situation wns serious and plans 10
meet every possible contingency
have now been perfected.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-01

LISBURN, ireland, Aug. L.
Despite the truce ordered by the
Momnn's social and Political
union, militant suffrnRists today
attempted 90 blow up the ancient
cathedral here. One Of the rare
old windows of the cathedral was
shattered. The walls OF the build
ing were badly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Suits Filed

The following were among the suits
filed yesterday in the city and circuit
courts:
Maggie Branson VS.. Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company; $1,000
damages claimed for alleged personal
injuries.
j. r. Hendrick VS.. Southern Bell Tele-
phone company; $4,000 damages
claimed for alleged personal injuries
Bishop Logan VS.. Tennessee Coal, Iron
and Railroad compe $4,000 damages
claimed for allegf personal injuries.
Dave Williams VS.. Louisville and
Nashville Railroad company; $4,000 dam
ages claimed for alleged personal in
juries.
William Muckenson VS.. Pratt Consoli-
dated Coal company; $4,000 damages
claimed for alleged personal injuries
j. C. Carroll VS.. Birmingham Rail-
way, Light and Power company; $4,000
damages claimed for alleged personal
injuries.
John Beard VS.. Pratt Consolidated
Coal company; $1,000 damages claimed
for alleged personal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
DOCKETS SET IN
CRIMINAL COURT
Double Reader" Capital
Docket Week of Feb. 2
NEWS OF COURTHOUSE
Preliminary Trial of Lively Nandiver
and Saul Franklin on Charge of
Murder Begun-Veterans to
Get Money Today

Capital dockets for the weeks of Feb
ruary and were set yesterday by
Judge William E. Fort. senior Judge OF
the criminal court The week OF Feb
ruary will be "doable header" com
prising Is capital cases. Roth Judge
Greene and Judge Fort will take M
this docket. A smaller docket is set for
the week of January 2. but includes
several noted cases.
The dockets set were as follows. Feb
ruary .. Chester Townsend murder;
John Williams. robbery; Charles Moss,
murder. Anthony Moss. murder: Frank
Arlington. robbery; Bessie Johnson.
murder. ELI Coleman. arson; Qnillin
Richardson. robbery. Julius Boyd. rob
berry: Bud Webb. robbery; James King.
murder; VIII Millhouse, murder Charles
jackson, murder. Julia Guy, murder.
Tom Miles, robbery; Sam Christian. rob-
berry. Will Thomas, robbery.
Week of February .: George DeWyre,
murder; Maggie Price. murder George
Barnes. robbery: j. w. Robinson, rob
berry Macon Colquitt murder: VIII
Brown, robbery; Edward Glenn. murder;
Levi Reed murder, Sam Bain murder;
George Cook, murder, Morgan Harding
robbery; Bob Mccoy, murder Len Dor
sey, murder; Dave Williams, murder:
Joe Mckinney robbery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
RUM0RED HERE THAT
EVANS MAY RESIGN
A. G. S. Superintendent Said
to Be Contemplating Co
ing to Chicago

That J. w. Evans, superintendent of the
Alabama Great Southern railroad, is to
resign to accept position under w. A.
Garrett on the Chicago Great Western,
was rumored in this city yesterday. On
account of the absence of Mr.. Evans from
Birmingham it was impossible to verify
the report, although several local Of
ficials of the Alabama Great Southern
railroad had heard the rumor.
Mr.. Evans was in Chicago yesterday. it
was stated at his offices, for the purpose
1t was believed of comforting with Mr..
Garrett. who as vice president for the
Chicago Great Western is in complete
charge of all operations. Mr. Evans was
employed under Mr.. Garrett on the
Wabash lines some time ago and was
subsequently with Mr.. Garrett on the
Queen and Crescent route.
Mr.. Evans was master mechanic at
Chattanooga for the Queen and Crescent
and came here as superintendent from
that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Reserves Right to Accept
Challenge When Under
wood Returns
ASSUMES HOBSON
WILL BE ON HAND
Underwood's Schedule for Present
Trip Was Arranged Beforehand
and Cannot Be interfered
With Now

Chairman Forney Johnston of tho
Underwood campaign committee. yes
terday replied to the challenge for a
Joint debate made on Congressman
Hobsons behalf by his manager. L. Il.
Musgrove.
Mr. Johnson says the Underwood
committee is desirous of arranging the
meeting and reserves the right to &C
cept the challenge upon Mr., Under
woods return to the state. lie points
out that Mr.. Underwood's schedule on
the present trip had already been ar
ranged but that If Mr. Underwood can
leave his work in Washington with
out neglecting the public business the
question of arranging meeting viii
then be taken up. Mr.. Johnston as
sumes that Captain Hobson will be in
the state continually and that any time
venient to his opponent. The letter
reads:
"Birmin CHAM, December 81, 1918.
II. b. Musgrove. ESQ.,. Hobson Cam
paign Manager. city,
Dear Sir: In answer to yours OF
recent date, relative to a series of joint
debates betdeen Mr.. Underwood and Mr..
Hobson, | desire to advise YOU that
the committee in charge of the details
of Mr.. Underwood's campaign is desir-
GUS of arranging a meeting, and ex-
pressly reserves the right to accept
your suggestion. upon Mr.. Underwood's s
return to the state. We had arranged
Mr.. underwoods schedule for the brief
holiday recess, and will not interfere
with those appointments.
Your attention is called to the fact
that Mr.. Hobson has been actively
stumping the state since June. 1912
Notwithstanding the sessions of Com
gress, and that Mr.. Underwood has not
absented himself and does not intend
to absent himself. from the duties In
the House which he has assumed.
THE question of arranging meeting
he dependent upon MIR. Underwood 3
ability to leave the work of the House
without neglecting the public business
assume that Captain Hobson proposes
to continue his campaign notwith-
standing the session of Congress, and
that any time when Mr.. Underwood
can return to the state will be con-
venient for Mr.. Hobson. On that
theory. we viii notify you as far ahead
as possible. Yours very truly,
"FORNEY JOHNSTON
Chairman Underwood State Campaign
Committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
|SFATALLY
SHOT WHEN SMOOT
REACHES HIS HOME
]. w. SmoOt Fires Upon Man
Whom He Finds in His
Residence-Then NOti-
fies the Police

]. Spencer Pendigo was shot twice and
1t is thought was fatally wounded yes
terday afternoon about 5 o'clock in The
residence of ]. w. Smoot at zoos North
1hirtieth street. Smoot was later arrested
by Officers McGill and Crenshaw and
placed in the city Jail charged with as
sault with intent to murder.
1t was stated by the officers that Pen-
6igo was discovered in a railroad block
house" on Tenth avenue between Twenty
seventh and Twenty-eighth streets with
gunshot wounds in the left arm and under
the heart. Bendigo, 1t was stated was
shot with .S2 calibre Smith and Wesson
pistol.
Smoot was the man that notified tie
police, said Detective McGill. followins g
the affair. land Officers Saunders, Cren-
shaw and myself Immediately went TO the
scene in the emergency automobile. At
the Smoot residence we found great ex-
cltement and Mr.. Srnoot hurriedly In
formed us that he had shot man, but
that the wounded man had escaped. We
followed the trail of blood and located
gave his name in a railroad 'bloelx house"
about two blocks away. We placed hin,
in the automobile and hurried him TO
the Hillman hospital, where City Physi-
clan Charles Whelan, after an examina-
tion, stated that he was dangerously
wounded.
"As to the cause of the shooting Mr..
Smoot told us that he came home and
found both the front and back doors of
his home locked. He forced his way in
through the rear and discovered Pendigc
attempting to leave the house through a
rear window. There was a scene and
Smoot alleges that Pendigo picked up a
beer bottle and rushed on Smoot, who
then shot him twice Pendigo then rushed
out of the house and ran two blocks, until
he found refuge in the small block house,
Smoot then called the police.
J. w. Smoot is said to be a railroad
engineer employed by the Louisville and
Nashville railroad. Pendigo is said to be
engaged in the liquor business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
JOHNSON GLAD TO
VISIT BIRMINGHAM
Atlanta Man Has Only
Praise and Good Wishes for
Still Greater Advances

Edwin f. Johnson, former reporter on
the New York Times and now head of
the Johnson-Dallas company of Atlanta
widely known as advertising experts,
reached Birmingham last night, accom-
panied by Mrs. Johnson, to attend the ball
at the Country club and to spend a few
days as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. e. w.
Barrett On a belated Southern railway
train they reached here at 1880 o'clock
about two hours behind schedule.
Say whatever you wish to about Bir-
mingham as coming from ME provided
what you say is in the richest coors and
good said Mr.. johnson.
Il see so many persons talking about
the greatness of Birmingham that what 4
say will be in the same line. No man
with the most commonplace information
about this immediate section can fail to
see that Birmingham is growing SO rapid
ly and is becoming so important as al
most stagger observers This is undenf-
ably a great cosmopolitan city, and I am
glad of this chance to come over here
for few days.
Birmingham, If it continues to grow
as it has in the past, will be the leading
steel and iron center of this country,
and / hope that will be soon. 1t occurs
to me that in the Steel corporation Bir-
mingham has a great friend and [ am
sure the most thoughtful citizen of this
section will see the situation from that
view point.
LAS an old newspaper man and as even
now one more than ordinarily Interested
in the newspaper boys, 1 want to con-
gratulate Birmingham upon the Press
club that 7 hear so much about. 1t can
be safely said that Birmingham will have
all cities bested when it comes to press
club questions. | would say, however,
that the rumor that five floors are to be
taken off the Jefferson bank so Atlanta
can see the sunrise is the product of some
imaginative person. ] am told that such
is absolutely without foundation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
MOORE CASE WILL
COME Up THIS MORNING

Moore will be prosecuted in police
court this morning by Mr.. Ward as a
private citizen, employing attorneys in
no way connected with the city. Moore
is now out on bonds totalling 5000. $500
in each charge. His bonds were signed
by C. NJ Holman, r. ID. Burnett and A.
e. Campbell.
After the Wray incident yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Austin made statement
before the commissioners in which ne
said he realized the risk he was taking
in prosecuting the police probe and
that he proposed to take proper means
to protect himself from thugs
With the exception of little incident in
which a lady newspaper reporter was eX-
PEELED from the hearing, the police probe
up until o'clock yesterday was a very
hum-drum routine, plodding affair. There
had been no features of any Importance
brought out in the testimony of witnesses
and at 4 o clock short recess had been
taken to allow the court stenographer To
rest. The commissioners left the room,
as did a large part of the crowd. Mr
Ward went TO his office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01

PHOENIX LODGE
ELECTS OFFICERS
John o. Cooper Chancellor Comman-
der for Ensuing Term--Optimistic
Reports From Retiring Officers

At well attended meeting of Phoenix
lodge No. %. knights of Pythas held
last night at Fraternal hall officers Were
elected for the ensuing term. AS there
were several aspirants Cor some of the
Offices the voting was spirited and in
more than one instance several ballots
were required to make the final sew
tion. The reports of the retiring Off
GERS showed the lodge to be In good
shape, both as to membership and finan-
ciel condition. The officers-elect Will be
installed next Wednesday night by
Frank Arrico. lodge deputy.
The following were elected: John o.
Cooper, chancellor commander: Sidney
Wschtel, vice chancellor; W. 5. Tisdale,
prelate: II. j. Burns, master at arms:
w II. Elliott, Jr., keeper of records and
SEALS Frank Arrico master of finance;
John o. Fisher, master of work; j;
Randman, master of exchequer; A. II.
Delaye, inner guard j. X. Patterson.
outer guard Allen NJ. Holt. representa-
tive to the grand lodge; A. l.. Runner.
trustee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
COMPANY X to Get Money

Capt. ]. ID. Carlisle of Company h,
Fourth infantry regiment. Alabama Ma
tional Guard, better known as the JEFF
ferson Volunteers announces that the
pay checks for service rendered during
the summer encampment will arrive Nom
day and that all members of the COM
pany are ordered to report at the armory
Monday night at o'clock promptly for
the purpose of signing UP for their pay.
Captain Carlisle states that every man
must appear in uniform, otherwise there
may be further delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Tax Books Closed

Books of Tax Collector Phil Bowers
and of Tax Assessor d. Il. McLendon
closed last night at a late hour and
all unpaid or unassessed property taxes
are now delinquent Both offices were
besieged by large crowds all day and
the clerks We're kept busy every minute.
Mr.. Bowers stated that he believed the
collections would largely exceed those
of last year but that he was not able
to give even an estimate as to the
amount. as numbers paid their taxes by
check and will call for the receipt later.
Mr.. Bowers stated that now the rush
was over far as the property tax
is concerned that the payment of poll
taxes should commence In the next few
days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
NJ. l.. Moore Strikes Singing
Blo7v AS He Returns Badge
WRAY AND AUSTIN CLASH
BEFORE COMMISSIONERS
Moore Who Was Formerly Policeman and More Recently
Special Officer, Will Be Tried This Morning-Ward
Makes Statement About the Affair-Tense
Feeling At City Hall Yesterday

George Ward during of the police probe
afternoon assaulted Mr. Ward struck blow behind
and below the left by the fist of L. Moore police
man. revolver taken by NJ Ulman from Moores hip
pocket, after he had struck Mr. Ward.
Mr.. Ward minjured.
The occurred about o'clock the corridor of
he city hall the entrance to Secretary Ryas office
second floor This morning at o'clock Moore will be tried
charge of assault and charge carrying
ad waar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
To Paw Pensions Today

Pension warrants for the second
quarter for the Confederate veterans
and their widows have been received by
Judge j. p stiles of the probate court
and will be issued TO the veterans to-
day. There are 106S warrants, an in
crease of four over last quarter, repre-
sentine Il total OF $1s,45S. There are 62
nrst class pensioners who receive s25
per quarter. 203 second class, who re-
ceive $40, and 500 third class, receiving
SIG. Warrants represent the amount
paid out in the entire county. many of
the pensioners having to travel quite -
number of miles to draw the stipend
allowed by the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
X. of P. Elects Officers

Dothan, December 31.-(Special )--At the
regular meeting Of the local lodge.
Knights of Pythias, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
Rev. l.. G. II. Williams, C. c.; w. W.
McCarty, v. c.; B. Allen, p. j. f. Wise.
NJ W.; j. w. Baughman, M. A.; G. c..
Bachelor. X. of r. and S. and NJ. F.. E.
o. JONES' M. E.: w. S. Eaton, I. c.; S.
NJ Brown, Jr., o. G. l.. G. H. williams
NJ Cherry. II. Watford, trustees. w. W.
McCarty, representative to grand lodge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
yandiver and Franklin Hearing

The preliminary trial of Lively Van
diver and Saul Franklin, charged with
the killing of Peice Fulghum. was
commenced yesterday Afternoon before
Judge l. III. Benners of the court Of
common pleas. The defendants are
charged with killing Fulghum in a
boarding house on Fifth avenue and
Twenty fifth street a few weeks ago.
The state introduced several wits
nesses to the affair but time for ad
journment of court came before the
state concluded its case and recess was
taken until $3.50 this morning. Assist
ant Solicitor Edward Winston is con-
Quoting the prosecution. Attorney Il.
ID. Coffin is representing the defendants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
PERSONAL

DR.. j. W, Barclay returned from Hants-
vile yesterday. He had been visiting rel
atives and friends during the holidays
Il. f. Pool. formerly in the real estate
business IN Birmingham, has moved with
bis family to Linden, Marengo county.
where he will have personal supervision
Of his plantation, "Chickasaw Farms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
Art Prizes Awarded

Chicago, December S1.-The annual fine
arts building prize of $500 awarded to the
Society of Western Artists, was distri5-
uted among five exhibitors today The
winners are E. NJ Birminghaus, 81.
Louis Alice Schille and Maud Squire
Cincinnati: c. A. Corwin and w. A..
Clute of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-01
WARD TELLS HOW
ATTACK OCCURRED

II was returning from my office" he
stated after the occurrence. with a cou-
pie of hooks under my arm and just as L
stepped into the corridor l heard some
one say something to me which, after
thinking it over, ! now believe was pro-
family, although did not hear the words
distinctly. The man then said something
to the effect that should lay those books
down and take this badge, and before
could turn to see who he was L was
struck.
MY glasses were knocked off and
think | dropped the books. Still no.
knowing who had struck me and being
half under the impression that somebody
was playing with me, / said: Who was
that struck me?' and then / saw Moore
At that moment men rushed toward us
from all directions and dragged us apart
Moore being placed under arrest"