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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-23

south once more. Then. too, Russia
was becoming entirely too friendly to-
ward it's Slav kinsmen in the Balkans
and this caused the Austrians no lit
tie worry.
Capital Moved.
AT the first talk OF war King Peter
moved the capital to Kraguyevatz. =
town about sixty-five miles from Bel
grade. but even II war had not broken
out II is likely that the seat of govern
ment would have been moved anyhow
for tbs. enlargement Of Servia, brought
about by the Balkan wars made u
necessary to have the capital nearer
the centre Of the kingdom. Kraguyo-
vatz is the third town In size, having
about twenty thousand inhabitants.
1t was the first capital of the prin-
cipality of Servia after It's partial lib-
Grafton from. Turkey; 1t served as the
seat OF the Obrenovitch Princess from
1915 to 1912. 1t Is well adapted Ter
defense.
Servians Heroic In Suffering.
During the war with Bulgaria Ssr-
via carried on war practically with
out credit. yet her soldiers fought uu~
dergoing the most terrible hardshlpas
without a murmur not knowing
whether they would be paid or even
fed. Hundreds os Servians came home
from different parts Of the world 60
serve in war frequently paying theif
own way. when Servia's honor IN
at stake we must hock to her asd;f M
Servian who had come from San FrAn~a
cisco to Belgrade told the writer. AA4S
he was but one of many. SS
The Servians have often been cAlle45
the Irish of the Balkans" and are eXN
far the most interesting people 3m&
southeastern Europa. Even the No.
educated peasants possess the nexN&N
say-die spirit, and while Austria MM&@
outwardly subdue them and rob th&s
OF their land and secure the seaco41
she desires the Servian traits Will
exist and the down-trodden little 1I
ton will live In history a. the yip4
Of Austria's greed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-23
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stitutional revolution came on in
Turkey, Austria annexed the two lit
tie States declaring that they were
Austrian anyhow and that the out
and out annexation would prevent
them from being compelled to send
delegates to the Turkish Parliament.
Dalmatia and Herzegovina were
promised self government. but as yet
none has been established. nor Is 1t
likely there ever will be as long as
Austria's iron hand holds them in its
grasp.
Humiliation or Scryians.
Then the Hapsnurg monarchy be-
gan system OF humiliation. and the
bitter oppression OF these helpless
people caused Sarayevo {the capital OF
Bosnia) and Belgrade to become hot
beds OF intrigue. Agram. the prin-
cipal city of Crotia, Joined the other
two In the nsht against Austria's
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-23

concessions TO Bosnia, such as grant
ing them the use of the Servian lam
guage and Of holding parliament,
but there was a string TO the parlia-
ment and every act passed which Aus
tria disliked was annulled at once.
why. we even allowed them to have
signs printed In Servian." said a
prominent Austrian with an injured
air.
This was almost humorous when Il
Is known that Austria has no national
tongue-at least a dozen different
languages being used throughout the
Empire. Bosnia soon discovered that
freedom OF speech. the use Of their
native language and self government
was only sham, and quiet bitter
ness prevailed.
4 short time after this the Servians
discovered that 1t was difficult for
their race to thrive in Bosnia. II a
man spoke Servian or stuck up for
his race he failed in business. There
was absolutely nothing for him in
public life no matter how well quail
fed he might be. The Serv.an youth
living In Bosnia found that he had
absolutely no chance unless he bowed
to the Austrian Government and
worked to the detriment OF his own
race. Now, the Servians are intense
ly patriotic and they refused to be-
come traitors. In vain they tried to
show Austria that they were worthy
OF better treatment and when that gov
eminent refused to recognize the
rights Of the Serb he became bolster
Gus and demonstrative and one poor.
fanat'cal creature thought that he
was aiding his country in killing the
heir to Austria's throne. But his act
was used as fiimsy pretext for war
against his country and his crime was
followed by Emperor Franz Joesph's
Extraordinary manifesto:
Manifesto.
I'm this solemn hour T am fully
conscious of the whole significance OF
my resolve and my responsibility be-
fore the Almighty. have examined
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-23

bombarded and burned, many of the
men had gone to their deaths on the
battlefield. widows and orphans were
destitute. and this land OF Joy and
peace suddenly became one OF desola-
ton and grief. The rights of con-
guest had been exercised by Germany
and the treaty Of Frankfort was
signed and Germany began her iron
rule in the conquered provinces, which
has continued down to the present
day--a rule which has brought not
only sorrow to the inhabitants OF the
two helpless little provinces but has
sown seeds OF hatred against Ger
many which II will take centuries to
efface.
Persecution Beeins.
The German government an
nounced that after October LIST, 1879.
the annexed population must choose
between Germany and France and
that eli Frenchmen born or living In
Alsace-Lorraine who had not chosen
for France would be considered as
German subjects and that those who
had chosen France must move to that
country at once. Thousands Of peo-
Pile decided to stand for France. This
40 exaspereted the German govern
nent that they set about TO remove
everything French from the land
even TO the French signs on the street
corners. At Metz. at Strassburg, and
even the smaller towns. the French
lettering on monuments was erased
and German substituted; German SOL
diers hurried along the streets with
the air Of eonqlerers and pushed the
French people aside. BE German
or get OUT" was the cry. Hundreds
Of persons were engaged In business
they loved their quiet homes but they
were loyal 10 France and rather than
become subjects of their enemies OF
yesterday the unhappy people started
for France. A few begged for ar
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-23

~ HOSE who seek war always ma
III some pretext for 1t. and Austria
found the excuse in the assassi-
- nation OF the Archduke Franz
Ferdinand by Gavrio Princeps, the
nineteen-year- Serb. 1t will be
otmcult to make the world believe
that this Is the real cause OF the war.
1t was but the match touched to the
smouldering fire OF Austria's hate for
tho Serbs which has existed Tor sew
eral centuries.
Ever since the repulse OF the Turk
ash army from Vienna in 1889. the
Austrians have steadily fought their
way to the south expecting ultimately
to make their way to the Aegean Sea
over the ruins Of the Turkish Empire.
During the intervals Of rest In this
march Austria did not object to the
little Balkan States occupying the
coveted land. feeling That when the
time came for action these little
States could be gobbled up with ease.
Se<via Once Rulod BALKANS.
The servians during the thirteenth
ana fourtsenth centuries ruled over Z
large part Of the Balkan peninsula,
but the greater part Of this came un-
der Turkish control In tho sixteenth
century. Austria soon grabbed Dali
malta from the Turks. ana after
awhile Montenegro became an inde-
nsndent Kingdom. The rest Of Ser
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-23

The recent ga bern incident" is
one Of the examples OF the boorish-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-08-23
ABnefHistory ofthe Two
Provinces Taken From
the French ByGermany
In 1870, and Of the Kai-
ser's Iron Rule Of a Peo-
ole Who Are German In
Name Only.


Germany's demand from France
" after the defeat OF the latter in
1870. This gave the German Empire
an extra area of 5.so5 square miles OF
the finest territory OF France. for this
land il well watered and was even at
that time In high state OF cultiva-
ton. The population was 100000.
the greater part OF whom we're loyal
French.
Aisace derives It's name from the
German Ell-Saas-from Ell. the river
or tina. name. and saas. settler. It
lies on the west bank OF the Rhine
and contains the cities of StrAssburg.
MuihAusen and Coimar. Lorraine ex-
tends to the east from the borders of
Champagne to the valley OF the
yosres. which divides 1t frcm the
valley Of the Rhine. It's Valley are
watered by the Moseile. the Meuse
and the Settle
Dramatic History.
The provinces have had dramatic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
CONFIDENCE IS
 .GAIN|NGSTRENGTH Continuous Wsrm Weather Has Beneficial Effect on
 Commercial Lines

New York, May 29.-Dun's review to- morrow will say:
 "A period of continuous warm weather has had a beneficial effect upon practi- cally all commercial lines and Is tending to offset the earlier handicap of a back ward spring.
 The movement of seasonable goods, both at wholesale and retail, shows en- couraging increase and most reports in- dicate that confidence is gaining strength. Low merchandise stocks at distributing centers, cheap money and the favorable crop outlook are chief factors operating to create more cheerful sentiment regard ing the future.
 "As yet the usual statistical compari- sons do not defect the current business improvement, gross earnings of railroads making returns for three weeks of May "A per cent less than last year, while bank clearings this week were b.6 pel cent smaller.
 Failures this week numbered 332 In the United States, against 223 last year anc 32 in Canada compared with 34
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
IMPROVE TELEPHONE
 PLANT AT ANNISTON
Committee Finds Proposed Increase in Telephone Rates to Be
 Reasonable

Anniston. May 29.-(Special. )-The special committee appointed by the president of the city council to investi- gate the reasonableness of the tele- phone company increasing it's rates in Annston, based on sworn statements furnished the committee, reported to the council Thursday night. After thoroughly Investigating the assertions of the telephone company the committee finds the statement correct accordin g to the figures shown.
 Some concessions will probably be asked the telephone company in the proposed new rates, so the committe asked that the matter be continued that they might negotiate further with the company. The telephone company pro- poses to spend about $65,000 in imporve- ments in its Anniston plant and con nections. Part of the construction force of the company is now here and work will commence at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
RUNNING PISTOL
 FIGHT AT GUN
Man Wanted at Winfield Painfully Wounded by City Marshal Trying
 to Make Arrest

Guin, May -(Special.)-John Robert son of Kansas City. Mo, was captured here this morning by City Marshal Estes been engaged in.
 Marshal Mosely was on the lookout for 8 robber who had robbed some railroad men when he suspicioned Robertson, and called on him to throw up his hands when he drew his gun and began shooting at Mosely, who was quick to return the fire, shooting Robertson through the thigh causing a painful flesh wound, Robertson then surrendered, and was carried to Hamilton, the county seat. and placed in jail to await further developments
 Robertson, 1t Is said. had some trouble at Winfield yesterday, but succeeded in eluding the officers there and made his escape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
'PROHIBITIONISTS WAGE WAR
 AGAINST CAIN APPOINTMENT
Captain Hobson and White it is Understood Lead Op- position Both Favor Major Tutwier of Dothan for Job
 Gains Supporters Declare That He Will Win

Washington, May 29.-(Special) )-Prohi- bition has injected itself in another Uni ted States marshalship fight in Alabama. Encouraged by their success in prevent ing the nomination of Tom Long for mar shal of the northern district, the prohi- bitionists, headed by Captain Hobson, are waging war against the appointment of McDuff Cain for the middle district.
 The fight against Cain was carried to the White House today Senator White who advocates the appointment of Major Tutwiler of Dothan for the middle district plum, accompanied by cx-Gov. B. B. Co., mer, called upon the President this morn. ing. Both gentlemen declined, to discuss the object of their visit, but they did no, give the ordinary explanation used in our best circles that they had merely cal,e,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
PRESBYTERIANS AT CHICAGO CLOSE THE
 GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Chicago, May 29.--At the closing session of the 126th general assembly of the Pres byterian church, U. & A, northern) here today, Rev. William A. i<inter of Am bridge. Pa, read the annual narrative of the church. This showed that 4S.6lS addi- tions during the last year nave increased the membership to 1,446. 490 and that Sg1, 122365 was expended for all purposes of the church during the P months.
 The report of a special committee on prison reform was referred back to the committee for further consideration. with Instructions to report to the next general assembly.
 The judicial commission recommendeo that Rev. Percival H. Barker of Newark N. J., who was deposed from the min istry by the presbytery of Neosha, Kan on charges iigpugning his veracity, be restored for the reason that he had beer convicted on insufficient evidence. The as sembly remanded the case to the presby- tery of Neosha for r-'
 The next gener will
 at Rochester, !.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
ALABAMA COTTON
 SEED 0|L MILL C0.
 CLEARED IN SELMA

Selma, May 29.-(Specfal.)- Alabama Cotton Seed Oil Mill company was to- night>,acquitted in the circuit court of Dallas coulrty. of the charge of violating a section of the criminal code of the state as being member or a pool to control the price of cotton seed in the Selma territory. ss
 The Alabama Cotton Seed Oil Mill, to- gether with three other cotton seed oil mills of the city were indicted several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
NEW LIGHT ON THE SH|RETzK| MURDER Chiefs Pistol and Spectacles Found on Scene of Kill
 ing in AnnistOn

Anniston, May 29.-(SpeciaI. )-Inter- Shiretzki, has increased greatly as the pistol and spectacles of the late chief
 were found Friday in the premises on Cooper street where the killing took place. The articles were found in diff ferent places and away from the spot where the chief fell The authorities believe that they were taken by some one following the killing but that this person was afraid to keep them and threw them away near the scene of the shooting.
 empty. confirming Chief Shiretzkis statement that he fired one shot after being wounded. There Is much to in- dicate that in reality it was this bullet which ended the life of the negro Wes- ley Britton Blood was found inside the house and trail of 1t lead from the back door around to where Britton and Officer Eason clinched
 This is also the theory of the of- ficers who inspected the primesis. or ficer Eason is much shorter than the dead murderer and 1t is believed that the negro was dieing while struggling with Officer Eason.
 The committee appointed as a result of the mass meeting of citizens Wednes- day night to pay respect to the memory of Chief Shiretzki, meet Friday morn ing at Il o'clock, all members being present. c. J. Houser, president of the City Bank and Trust company, was elected chairman, and City Clerk w. Q. Wa-d was made secretary The com mittee decided to raise a fund of s5000 to be known as the Harry Shiretzki fund and to be administered by a per- manent board of trustees and to be used for the relief of dependent fami- lies of police officers of the cit;.-d5fs- Anniston.
 orous campaign to secure subscriptions to this fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30

to pay their respects It is understod that they were there boosting Tutwiler and protesting against the appointment of Cain.
 MT. Gains name has been before the department of justice for two weeks. He was recommended by Senator Bankhead and the members of the House who are interested It was announced at the de- partment several days ago that his nom- ination would go in shortly. But now 1t Is admitted by Assistant Attorney Gen eral Graham that it has been held up because of strong protests from Ala bama.
 It is declared here by the supporters of Cain that he will be appointed. They point out that Major Tutwiler has no show, because he is from the Third dis trict. which now has federal judge. district attorney and an assistant district attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
SIXTY-EIGHT RECEIVE
 DIPLOMAS AT NORMAL
Thirty-Ni Session A. and M. Comes to Close After One of Most Suc-
 cessful Sessions Ever Held

Huntsville. May 29-(Special.) 1.-The thirty-ninth year of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, famous negro insti- tuition, which was founded by the late Prof. William H. Councill, one of the best known leaders of his race. has come to n close and it is said to have been in many ways the most successful year that the institution has ever had.
 There were 68 graduates this year, di- vided among the departments as follows: Eight in the high school department, 10 from the teachers college, 12 from the training classes and 3S from the indus trial departments. Diplomas were pre- sented by David A. Grayson, chairman of the board of commissioners After the graduation exercises the three commits sioners, Miss Grace Walker and other members of the Mccormick household were entertained at dinner, which was prepared by the members of the senior cooking class. The annual address to the graduating classes was delivered by the Rev. P. w. Walls of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30

months ago by the grand jury of the circuit court of Dallas county for vio- lating the section of the criminal code. the indictments alleging that the oil mills had formed a trust for the purpose of controlling the price of cotton seed in this section of the state. <
 The acquittal of the cases against the Alabama Cotton Seed Oil Mills tonight practically means the cases against the other mills will be nolle pressed. The case was started in the court yesterday and a large number of witnesses was ex- amined
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, May 29.-G p. m)-With the exception of an area of rainy weather extending from southern Texas and New Mexico northward to Lakes Michigan and Superior the weather has been fair dur ing the past "A hours Heavy rain oc- cured in Texas, Fort Worth reporting 2.O4 inches, and Galveston 2.Ss inches since Thursday night. Rain was falling at D. m at Abilene. Fort Worth, Palestine and Shreveport. Rather cloudy skies were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
VISITORS ARRIVING
 FOR COMMENCEMENT

Jacksonville, May 29.-(Special.) ) Next week is commencement week at the state normal school. Visitors are already arriving. Finals are now going
 on at the school and by the end of the week the years work will be brought to a close.
 Registration for the summer school will begin June 6. The outlook Is very bright for the summer school and the indications are that it will be the lar gest in the history of the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
COL. JOHN AV|RETT DIES IN BAL T|MORE Death Caused by Heart Trouble. = Daughter
 Visiting Here

Baltimore, Md, May 29.-(Special. lxr,~ol John Avirett. editor and proprlesttscor of the Cumberland, Maryland gy~enine Times. and a promine9t. Democratic politician of .ia. .s.t'-"s'. dropped dead of heart trouble . F tine bathroom of his home in Cumber- land today. A sad feature is the fact that his daughter Miss Donnell Dunbar Avirett, who is well known socially is visiting Mrs. Flournoy Rivers in Birming- ham, and she was apprised of the death by wire. She is expected to leave Bir- mingham tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
general over Mississippi. Georgia and Ten

general over Mississippi. Georgia and Ten nessee.
 Temperatures were from to 10 degrees lower over the greater portion of. the Mississippi basin, due chiefly to the cloudy skies and the cooling influence of the rain. West of the Rockies temperatures rose slightly In the cotton states east of the Mississippi, daytime readings ranged quite high. Atlanta reported a
 maximum temperature of 96 degrees, the highest recorded in May since the sta- ton was established. Nashville reported s6 degrees, Montgomery. Birmingham and Knoxville 94 degrees, while stations in Kentucky, Ohio and western Pennsylva- mia reported readings of 90 degrees or higher. The p. m. readings were from 10 to 15 degrees higher over central DOT tions of the belt than over the western sections.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations May 29, 1914
 Temperature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
GO TO CONFERENCE
England and T0bin Leave for Salt
 Lake City Gould Line Meeting

Norton England and Garland Tobin, To- cal representatives of the Gould Lines, left Birmingham yesterday to attend the annual family conference of Gould Line representatives, which will convene in Salt Lake City June 1, and 8. The Mis- souri Pacific will operate special train from St. Louis, carrying all representa- tives. attending the meeting, after which the Western Pacific will run special train to San Francisco, and Pacific coast points. The Gould Lines are compriged of the Missouri Pacific, St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern, Denver and Rio Grande and Western Pacific railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 29.-Forecast for Ala bama: Partly cloudy Saturday and Sum day; somewhat lower temperature in in terior.
 For Georgia; Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday; not quite so warm.
 For Tennessee: Cloudy and cooler Sat urday; Sunday fair.
 For Mississippi: Cloudy, with probably local showers Saturday; not quite so warm in interior; Sunday partly cloudy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Pole Breaks Mans Leg

R. E. Ashley, an employe of the South ern Bell Telephone company. suffered a broken leg yesterday morning when . telephone pole fell on him. The accident happened at Fifty-fifth street and First avenue. Ashley was removed to St. Vim cents hospital, where he is said to be resting easily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
HILLMAN ASSOCIATE
 MINE INSPECTOR
Governor Reappoints Birmingham Man for Term of Three
 Years

Montgomery, May 29.-(Special.)-Frank Hillman of Birmingham was yesterday re- appointed as associate mine inspector for a term of three years. The appointment was made by the governor following a conference held by him with c. H. Nesbitt chief mine inspector. MT. Hillman has served one term and has made an excel lent record, according to MT. Nesbitt, who recommended his reappointment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Cox Makes Bond

B. F. Cox. collector for the Metro politan Insurance company. who confessed to Detectives Daly and Brown Thursday night to participating in flake" hold up on himself last Monday night, was re- leased from the county jail yesterday aft ernoon on making $2oO bond on the charge of embezzlement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
MYERS MEMORIAL
Ield at Church of Advent Sunday, June IA

memorial services will be shurch of the Advent Sun tee of the Brotherhood of 'ngineers is making ar the memorial services, ,eld at the Church of the -' afternoon. June IA. ,minent speakers to be Grand Chief Engineer e from Cleveland, O.. ton $. Barnwell, the pmb and others. These eys very largely at
 on arrangements is
 T. Shell. c. E. Bar
 ma and c. A. Riley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
STATE TIRE.
 PAYING N

S Montgomery. May ?.
 All variants drawn on the s,
 urer are being met as preseL the state amply able to meet a obligations when they fall due, ac, ing to a statement made by the ernor Referring to the published port that the state treasurer had fused to pay certain warrants on grounds that there was no money the treasury the governor said ti this resulted through a misunderstar 1ng .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-30
Oratorio Sunday

Anniston. May c9.-(Special)- first oratorio ever given at St. Michaels and All Angels. Christ and His Soldiers. " which was sung almost a quarter of a century ago, will be repeated Sunday aft ernoon with many soloists and large chorus. Immense audiences always at- tend these affairs at St. MichAels.