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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
SCARCITY OF HOUSES
is FELT AT EUFAULA
By Committee Who Will Inform
HOmeseekers

Eufaula, February 15.--(Special 1.-THE
population of Eufaula is growing to such
an extent that great scarcity of houses
is being felt here. Although few years
ago there were plenty of rentable houses,
the supply has run out now. chiefly be-
cause of the demand caused by the in
hux of railroad men, since the Central of
Georgia railroad has made this an inn
portant terminal on the Montgomery
Macon division. In order to relieve the
situation as much as possible the COM
mercial club has appointed committee
consisting of J. L.. Skinner. n. d. Eu-
bank and Fl. $. Stewart to keep lisa
of all houses that can be secured for the
many new pople who are coming to Eu-
faula. All homeseekers are now being
sent to this committee.
The fire department has received more
calls within the past month than for any
similar period in its history. Although
the fires have been numerous the loss
mas not been great in any instance.
OF the 14lS poll taxes paid in Barbour
county for 1913, one paid for IS years. ac-
cording to Tax Collector B. L. Roberts
of Clayton; three for II years, four for 10
years, two for eight years, one for seven
years, two for six years. 20 for four years,
seven for three years. 125 for two years
and the remainder for one year.
A big harness factory may be estab-
lished in Eufaula within the next few
months by Vance Bros. of Montezuma.
Ca. who have been In the city for sew
eral days looking over the ground After
conferences with business men they are
very much imp. essed With the prospect
for the success OF plant such 40 they
would establish here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
CRAIG SPEAKS AT
CLANTON SATURDAY

Clanton, February 15.-(Special)-W. b.
Craig. candidate for Congress in this the
Fourth congressional district, against
Fred L. Blackmon, spoke to a large crowd
In the courthouse. Mr. Craig was we'll
received.
Mr.. Craig discussed the issues of the
canvass in clean statement of facts,
using no personal abuse or nlisrepresenta-
tion of Mr.. Blackmon, the present con-
eressman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Candidates Assessed

Admission. February 15.-(Special.) An
candidates for office in Calhoun county
We're assessed at a meeting of the sub
committee of tho Calhoun county demo-
cratic executive committee at the court
house here Saturday. Managers and elcs-
tion officers will be named on Tuesday,
March 10. All candidates must qualify
by March 6, according to Chairman W. o.
Ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16

Edis,-is has alwss worried III. p,,ist-
ieal eee,aLmy OF hi. own. II sfas ne 5ea-
ssn Of this mental process that lie arfatii-
gtrased, as ne thought, the reasonable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
HALE SHIPS HOGS
To BIRMINGHAM
Carload Received By Local
Packing Company Dur
ing Past Week

Greensboro, February 15-6special)-The
first fun car of hogs ever shipped from
Greensboro was sent to a Birmingha m
packing company this week by Tom MUIR
ply, a farmer living near Candys Land
ing. in this county.
The court of county commissioners was
in session in Greensboro for three days
during the past week. The commission
ers appointed j. W. Dees as general su-
pervisor of roads for Hale county, his
duties being to keep the roads In good
condition by dra agging them after the
rains. and by seeing after the repairs
necessary on the bond issue roads.
The Rev. w. ID. Ogletree of the Louis
Vile Baptist Theological seminary deliv-
cred two sermons In the Greensboro Bap-
tist church Sunday. Mr.. Ogletree has
been called to the local church by the
Baptist congregation, and now has the
call under consideration. The pulpit has
been vacant since the departure of the
Rev. j. A. Beal for Montgomery some
weeks ago.
Sam Nj. Spencer of Eutaw has an
nounced his candidacy for the state sem
ate from this senatorial district, COM
posed of the counties of Hale and Greene
j. T. benson and Alex Hafner. both of
Eutaw, have been in the race for this po-
sition for several months. Under the
reciprocity agreement between the two
counties, Hale will not offer a candidate
in this election. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Spencer is a local optionists and
Messrs. benson and Hafner are prohi-
bitionists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Blackwell For LepisIature /

friends of Judge d. c. Blackwell of this
city have announced him as a candidate
for legislative honors.N He is one of the
foremost lawyers of the city and an
able business man, representative In every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
Postmaster Examinations

Held next month. Twelve Examinations
on thta subject by n Civil Service teach
e- Of ten years' succe Ssfui experience.
satisfaction guaranteed or money hack.
Any questions answered. Bank refer
ehrc. Pricr $500 Get Srendy for ~,
~ or"er,ng t1day. Civil Service Self
sn-iructor. LOuisvlIle Trust Buiidin8s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-02-16
BANKHEAD SPEAKS
At OAKMAN
Declares In Favor of Federal
Aid For Roads and Rural
Bank System

oallman, February 15.-tSpeeiaI.)-W
liam B. Rankhead of Jasper. candidate
for Congress from the Sixth district, filled
his appointment at Oal<man yesterday
afternoon by making his first campaign
address at the city hall to large crowd.
MIR. Bankhead began his address by
taking up public questions of interest to
the people of the district. the state and
the nation, stating that II he were elected
to Congress he would endeavor by every
means in his power to secure for the peo-
ing of good roads and in establishing
rural bank system and a separate depart
ment of health. etc.
Mr.. Bankhead said he favored the ex-
tension and encouragement of vocational
education And last but not least that
he was opposed to the sale of liquor
W. c. Davis of Jasper was next intro
dueed, his discourse following the lines
pertaining to the issues OF the state leg
islature, for which office he is a cam
didate
Many visitors were seen among the
throng of people attending the speak
ing.
The Oakman coinet band was in at
tendance and contributed several ,musical
numbers before and after the speaking.
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ness eff sometimes placing American ,nan-
liaetuing commodities in eoreign mar
kets II a cost below that charged for
these commodities in the Gnirej States.
There eame a period of paolongad dull
ness in certain lines of manufacturing o.
Edison products. and it became n ques-
tien whether he should diseoargo his
skilled altisans o. give them ha time
employment OF else find somn neans by
which they could he employed )n fun time
and al fall pay.
lie decided to venture into Germany, Of
fe"ing his commodities in the German
nldlket at prices Which woul1 secure bus
mess and which we're considerably lower
than the quotations for like commodities
in the UIited Statee, The santufe WAS
ste cessfnl to the extent of accomplish
ing What Edison sought The ondersa
Wn1cl ais agents received in Germany
We're large enough IA amount - keer his
American factories operating On full time
and at full pay. although there was prac-
tiasily no Profit in these Germa. ordel 5
After q time, busiress activity was re-
in the United States. and as The
Edison works were in tho soagh order
and had a full complement of skilled
artisans he was able on the instant to
find plenty of employment for these arti-
sans and TO discontinue his venture in
the German markets. f1e has always been
somewhat proud of the successful way in
which this economic philosophy of his
was tested.
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WOMAN FELLS
BOLD WASHER
MRS. POMEROY OF GARDEN CITY
KNOCKS DOWN FARM HAND
AND HAS HIM ARRESTED.

Garden City, S. D.-Mashers have
no terrors for Mrs Goldie Pomeroy,
a young society woman of Garden
City. She pummeled and put a
masher to: flight and then caused his
arrest, he being subsequently, fined.
Mrs. Pomeroy and girl friend,
Miss Lizzie Kness, were on their way
home late in the evening when in a
selected street they were stopped by
a threshing hand named Joe" Bur-
ton, WHO was under the influence Of
liquor No sooner had he placed his
hands on tte two women than we'll
directed blow delivered straight from
the shoulder by Mrs Pomeroy put Bur
ton down for the county. The blow
was of such force that he was in a
dazed condition for some little time.
Mrs. Pomeroy then filed a COM
plant against Burton, charging as
SAUL and battery, and he was requir.
ed to pay a fine and costs aggregat-
ing $15.75.
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TO
LEAVE THE u. S.
TURKISH REPRESENTATIVE RE-
FUSES TO AMEND CRITICISM
OF POLICY OF THIS
COUNTRY.

Washington, D. ca Rustem Bey,
the turkish ambassador to the United
States has informed President Will
son that he does not alter the views
he recently expressed in published ed
interview and will leave the United
States within fortnight.
The announcement of the with
drawal of ambassador Bey caused
profound sensation in diplomatic cir
cles. Coming close on another dip
lomatic interview yesterday, of which
the administration Immediately took
cognizance, that of Baron Won Schoen
Of the German embassy, dwelling up
on the possibilities of war between
the United States and Japan, it was
Interpreted us an indication of Will
sons determination to silence COM
ment by foreign diplomatists consid-
cred dangerous to the neutrality Of
this country.
Ambassador Bey in an interview,
had criticised the sending of Ameri-
can warships to Turkey in connection
with the reported uprisings against
Christians.
Bey refused to discuss his action
further than to say that he has asked
his government for a leave of absence
/; which he was certain would be grant
ed and would leave for Constanti-
nople within ten days.
In his interview recently. after cri-
/, ticising the sending of ships to Turk
| ish waters, Bey said that while mas
sacres had previously occurred in
Turkey, they were the same acts as
any people might commit under pro-
vocation He cited the lynching OF
negroes, and water cures" in the
Philippines as illustrations, remind.
ing the American people of those in
cidents.
| When asked if he cared to alter
his views. Bey replied to the admin
istration that he did not and that he
would leave in fortnight.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-24
MANY OVERCOME
BY ACID FUMES
OvERTuRNING OF NITRIC ACID
IN RAILWAY STATION rem
DERS SCORES UNCON.
SCIOUS.

Jersey City, N. J.-Oyer thirty
persons were overcome by the fumes
OF nitric acid today in aspassageway
leading to the Hudson Tunnel tube
station, when carboy containing
ten gallons of acid toppled over in
the Erie railroad station here, pour
ing the fluid down the corridor.
Three persons are in serious con-
dition.
Scores of persons were made un-
conscious and hundreds became i'll.
In most Of the cases the victims did
not become unconscious or i'll until
a half hour after inhaling the fumes.
The police averted panic among the
stricken.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-24

mako up the roll of the losses oc-
casioned by the sinking of the Brit
1sh cruisers Aboukir, Hogue and Cres-
sy by German submarines, but thus
Tar, out OF 1900 officers and men on
the ships, 1,067 have been accounted
for and it is hoped that trawlers and
other vessels will bring in more sur
vivors.
The landing of some of the surviv-
ors In Holland has raised the inter-
esting question as to whether they
must be interned until after the war.
1t has been taken for granted that
this would be the case, but the point
is now brought forward that they are
really shipwrecked sailors and are
entitled to the hospitality OF neu
trail country, as such, until they are
ready to return home. A similar case
arose at Chefu, during Japan's at
tack on Port Arthur. A number of
japanese, whose ships were sunk at
Port Arthur, were brought to the
Chinese ports and the Russian consul
asked that they be interned. They
were finally allowed, however, to re-
turn to Japan.
The losses through the sinking of
the British cruisers, while heavy, are
infinitesimal compared with those on
the battlefield. 1t was reported today
from Holland that $4,000 Germans
had passed through Liege from
France and it is known that the loss
es on both<sides are very heavy. An
other batch of German prisoners ar
rived in England today. They were
taken to Cranberry where. since Fri
day, 1900, including 800 imperial
guardsmen, have been brought in.
Austrians Lose Heavily.
The Austrian losses are even heav-
Ter than those of the Germans and
the allies. Up to September IA. ac-
cording to Russian papers, the Rus
SLAMS have captured seven Austrian
flags, 636 guns, "A machine guns and
$4,000 prisoners, including 535 of
ficers.
1t is announced by the Newcastle
Coal Exchange that, owing to the in
ability of the German coal owners tc
4 execute the contract for supplying the
Portuguese railway, the contract has
reverted to British Golfers. This is
the first reported instance since the
outbreak of the war of the! diversion
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-24

more ground every day.
The diversion attempted in Lor-
raine having proven Intellectual the
Germans are now making a fierce
drive in the Woevre district north
east of Verdun.
Montenegrins Advance.
London, England.-An official re-
port issued at Cettinje and telegraph
ed here by Reuters, states the Mon
tenegrins operating in Bosnia, after
a hot engagement, took the little
town of Pratzho, which is in the i'm
mediate neighborhood of Sarajevo.
where defeated Austrians had taken
refuge after abandoning large num-
Der IF dead on the field.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-24
K t:UED CRUISER SAILORS
MAY BE HELD IN HOLLAND

London. Engiand.-The battle Of
the Aisne seems to be waiting on
the outcome of the attempt of the
allied forces to outflank the German
right wing. At any rate the French
official report issued yesterday after
noon, while is speaks Of an advance
made by the allies left in the region
OF Lassigny unofficially reports the
repulse of several violent attacks by
The Germans and the fact that else
where the situation remains unchang-
ed. Military experts, however, warn
the public not to ignore the German
effort to force the French barrier
chain at its more assailable points.
1t requires lot of patience to wait
for the result of this battle, but so
confident are the English and French
that their army will be successful
that they are not much worried.
Russians Are Gaining.
In Galicia the Russians are push
ing steadily on to their goal, which
for the moment is Przemysl. They
apparently have that place pretty
we'll surrounded by now, for follow
ing the capture Of Jaroslau they an
nounce the occupation of Wislok, a
town on the Hungarian border south
west OF Przemysl and an important
station on the railway, which runs
from Sanok through one of the pass
es Of the Carpathians to Zemplyn and
then to Budapest.
| Wislok probably was taken by that
part Of the Russian army which ad-
vanced from Lemberg by the south
ern route to cut off the retreat of the
Austrian army through the Carpathi.
ans to Hungary. 1t is also another
link in the chain which the Russians
are drawing around the fortress OF
! Przemysl and Bracow. On the Ger
man frontier the Russians are ir
close touch with the German forces
according to their report, but nc
fighting, has Ocurred
i The Servians record almost dali,
successes. This time it is the cap
ture of Lieubovfa, on the river Drina
4 Heavy Losses at Sea.
T. 1t has not been possible as yet t.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-24
VILLA IN REVOLT
AGAINST CARRANzA;
U. 5. HANDS OFF
Former Has 40, 900
Troops to Attack
His Chief
OBJECTS TO PLANS
OBJECTS TO PLANS
Won't Agree to Carranza' S
Holding Presidency and
Being Candidate

Washington, ID. C.-Gen. Carranza
today informed the United States
that he will not attack Villa, but has
ordered his forces to be on the de-
fensiye and resist any attack.
| He said the convention will be held
on October us scheduled.
Mexico City, Mexico.-Efforts ARK
being made here to patch up the
break between Villa and Carranza.
Officials tried to conceal the break
but the news leaked out, causing a
sensation among military men. GEN
Gonzales, chief of the army OF the
east, telegraphed Villa eight reasons
iwhy he should remain friendly to
CalTanza.
Ell Paso. Texas.-The first battle
of the latest Mexican revolution prob
ably will occur at the old battle
grounds of either Torreon or Zacate-
cas-, If Villas revolt against Carranza
results in an armed revolution.
Villa, forced to abandon the ex-
pedition of assistance of the May
torena revolt, today rushed forces
south for Juarez and Chihuahua City
to meet what is reported Jas strong
force of Carranza soldiers moving
north from Aguas Calientes and Fac
atecas.
According to estimates, Villa con-
trolls nearly 10000 troops. IA,
Won't Change U. S. Plans.
Washington, d. C.-Villa's open
reputation OF Carranza' authority
as the first chief OF constitutionalist
army in charge of the executive pow
er in Mexico spread a sinister feeling
in official circles today While off
cials admitted the situation is, q
threatening one, they are not without
hope the trouble would not lead to a
physical claslif gsa Is ssagf atYS /
Itis officially stated at the White
House to-day that the latest troubles
between Carranza and Villa would
not alter the plans ofG the United
States regardin gS the withdrawal of
troops frpm, Vera CRUZ or the status
of the embargo on arms. No date has
been fixed for the moving of the
troops. Nls@9 sHRa aSsae
1t is said that President Wilson
takes the position that Carranza and
Villa must settle their differences
without interference by the United
States, and that the presence OF
troops at Vera Cruz would not solve
the difficulty
According to the official informa
ton, Villa is willing to have Car
rama become provisional president
or resign now and run for the presi-
decy later. Villa objects, however, to
lCarranza's doing both.
Wilson will continue his watchful
waiting policy and allow the Mexi-
cans to work out their own destiny
providing the rights of foreigners are
not transgressed, it is said here.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-24

Further of the armies of the allies which
the German right claimed official
Paris 1t stated the allies the
have advanced considerably and that Ponne has been taken after
desperate Peronne seventhve miles north of Paris
and twenty-five north of Lassgy where the advance by the
allies announced yesterdays official statement The position
of Peronne indicates the of the allies the left
much furthr north than their battle line
The latest German official advces the Germans
breaking through the allies
The turning Of the French British forces first direct
ed against General Won kuck effort enveop his
from unofficial dispatches have armed from
strong German reinorcements
Cettnje Montenegrns defeated the
capturing Pho Sarapevo the capital of the Aus
t1ian province Of Bosnia
Peogrsd issued that after the OF
Jaros the Russian cavalry the guard and
inAicting heavy losses.
Considerable doubt exists regarding the situation in the
Petrograd Vienna Berlin
conflict
dispatch from Petrograd Paris says the Germans
who drove the Russian invaders from East Prussia have been
defeated East Prussia the line from
Them West Prussia, kalsz in Russian Poland.
Gently arriving Paris general Of the of General Won
Kluck
Unofficial reports say Zeppelin arshps evidently
connoeng have been sighted from various the Juand
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-24
VILLA REPUDIATEs CARRANzA !.
AND so NOTIFIES HIM

Washington, D. General Villa
has telegraphed Carranza. disfavor-
ing the latter, as first chief of the
constitutionalist army, in charge of
the executive power in Mexico. This
was announced in a telegram from
Carranza last night to the constitu-
tionalist agency here.
General Villa, at the same time, an
nounced that neither he nor his dele
gates would participate in the ma
tional convention called for October
/ at Mexico City, to designate pro-
visional president.
The exchange of kilograms resulted
from Carranza's order to suspend
railroad communication between Au-
gas Calientes and Torreon, until he
could learn whether or not General
Obregon, commander of the division
of the northwest, was held under
arrest by Villa.
After receiving a long message
from Carranza, Rafael, ii Zubaran,
head Of the constitutionalist agency
at the Mexican embassy, authorized
the following statement:
Statement by Aubaran.
Contrary tosvilla'se denial, that he
had arrested General Obregon, - wlic
had gone to- chihuahua: on special
invitation from Villa himself, Ehe
latest official reports received from
Mexico City this afternoon by the
constitutiona1ist agency make scleal
that he is still being held in the terri
tory controlled by Villas forces.
"In view of this unjustifiable ac1
on Villas part, Carranza took pre-
cautionary measures to protect the
railroads, giving orders to discon
tinue temporarily the service oyel
them to the north of Aguas Ca,ien
tes. Thereupon Villa asked the frs
chief for an immediate explanation
of this act. Carranza answered Vills
that before he would vouchsafe hin
an explanation, he would demand OF
4 Villas part an explanation OF Villa
conduct in ynwarrantably holding
General Obregons Instead of giyili
iCArranzas y satisfactory .eXpla I'D tioi
Villa informed the first chief that hi
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ORDERS WIRELESS
STATION CLOSED
SECRETARY DANIELS ACTS Az
TER MARCONI COMPANY RE-
FUSES TO COMPLY WITH
REGULATIONS.

Washington, D. C.-secretary DAN
iels today ordered the Marconi wire
less station at Siasconset. Mass.
closed tomorrow, in consequence of
the failure Of the company to give
assurance that it would comply with
the naval censorship regulations.
This action is the result of the
transmission of wireless from the
British cruiser Bristol through the
Slasconset station.