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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
AMERICANS LEAVE ON SPECIAL TRAIN

Vienna. August 29.-tVia Rome and Paris, 7:15 D. m.1-The American relief commission today dealt with 150 applicants for assistance, for the most part tourists physicians and students. Seventy-fve Americans left today and special train has been arranged for 150 additional. This will dispose of most of the Americans in Vienna.
 Henry s. Breckenridge. American assist ant secretary of war. is at Budapest and has made arrangements for special train to leave Budapest Sunday night for Berlin, carrying Americans stranded
 in Hungary
 The American ambassador Frederick Couptland Penfield. is doing his utmost to obtain train for i60 British tour ists at Carlsbad. Special announcers have been published in the newspapers advs- ing Americans who are residing in the country adjacent to Vienna to apply to the relief bureau if they desire to return to their homes.
 It is hoped special train to the Swiss frontier will be procured about the mid- dle of next week. Official announcement is made that the ordinary passenger service will be partially restored all state railways in Austria soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
CONGRESSMEN WHO
 OPPOSE SUFFRAGE
 ARE "BLACKLISTED'
tcontInued from Page One,

the announcement. "The congressional committee has spent a year lobbying for the passage of national legisla aon which would bring woman suffrage throughout the United States. We have boiled both houses of Congress repeatedly. and we know how every member stands. We have gone further than that in the lower house, where It possible to obtain actual records of members upon humani- tarian measures in which women of the country are interested.
 All of this data will be placed at the disposal Of women in the various states who arc at liberty to use it as they see fit. The women of every congressional district will be supplied with the record of how their congfessmen voted on the question of an open caucus upon the va rious bills establishing and strengthening the chldren's bureau and upon the bill to wipe out 'phossy jaw from the manufac- ture of matches
 In the meantime we feel it Is in cumbent on us to name the nine mem bers of the Senate and the nine mem- bers of the lower House whose oppo- sition to women suffrage is so power full. persistent and adrot as 10 con- stitute the greatest obstacle to fed eral Legislation women have to face
 Bulwark of Opposition
 N' l'6dlu tlt llile senators q as the bulwark of the opposition. All Of them retire in 1915 except Senator Lodge. whose term expires in 1917 Tho latter is so determined in his opposl- ton that we commend his case to the women of Massachusetts who have two years in which to organize against him.
 In the lower House we have had to contend not only with the powerful re- sistance of Representative Underwood and his lieutenant, Fitzgerald of New York. but we have had 10 contend with the adroit opposition of the minority leader, James k. Mann of Illinois The hitter has made it plain he intends to capitalize his reputation as author of the white slave act" We believe the women will be much more interested in q bulletin We shal issue soon deal ing candidly with Mir. Manns record on this and other special legislation"
 Resides the signatures of Dr. Shaw aud Mrs. Mccormick the statement IS signed by Mrs. Antoinette Funk and Mrs. Sherman AT. Booth, Chicago; Mrs Helen Gardener. Washington. Mrs Mary 4 Bradford Denver; Mrs. Desha Breckenridge, Lexington. Ky; Mrs John Tucker, San Francisco, and Mrs Edward Drier, Brooklyn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Deaths and Funerals
Sam FailIa. ST.

This afternoon at 3:30 o'clock funeral services over the reamins of Sam Failla, Sr., aged 57 years, one of the best knowr of the Italian-American citizens of Br- mingham. who died early Friday moring at his residence, 1924 Eleventh avenue, north will be conducted at St Paurs church. Interment will follow in Elm wood cemetery
 The pallbearers will be selected from the membership of the Italian society. Principe Umberta Di Savoia of which the deceased was an active member and under whose auspices the funeral will be held.
 The deceased is survived by his widow and two sons, Joseph and Sam( Jr., and two daughter, Mrs. J. C. Brocato and Mrs. Sam V. Cefalu. all of Birmingham. Other relatives reside in Atlanta, Balti- more and Vidalia, Miss.
 This afternoon the funeral cortege will leave the late residence at 2:30 O clock, headed by band and will go to St. Paul's church and thence to ElmWood cemetery. The deceased had been resi- dent of Birmingham for the past 22 years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WAR SITUATION
 AT A GLANCE

Most significant is the official an ncuncement by the French war office that the military governor of Paris has ordered all residents within the zone of action of the forts around Paris to evacu- ate and rage their houses within four days
 Another significant official announce ment from Paris is that the German forces are advancing in the direction of La Fere, about 30 miles northeast of Paris. The right wing of the French troops operating in this region has driven back the Germans on the town of Guise, but the left wing was unable to hold the advance of the German troops.
 Both French and the British are call ing on all their men to join In the defense of the French lines which apparently ara dropping back gradually. A campaign has been started in Lon Ion and other English centers to induce all Englishmen of proper age to join the colors.
 Field Marshal Lord Roberts, in a stir. rinr address. declared that the country vas in great danger and defeat would mean ruin, shame and slavery"
 British cruisers and lestfoyers which were in the engagement off iIeigoland have arrived at various English ports that at least | German vessels of various sizes were sunk.
 German army corps, which has been engaged along the line If the Mouse has been withdrawn and has proceeded to the northeast, presumably to reinforce troops striving to check the advance of he Rus sian army through East Prussia.
 fn Athens dispatc gives as a semi official statement news from "a trust worthy source in Constantinople, that German offices and sailors have passed through Bulgaria on their way to Con siantinople There has been some aues- tion as to the attitude Turkey intends to assume in the present war. some previ- ous reports declaring Turkey had strong Ief ring towards Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
FUGITIVE TELLS OF THE
 BURNING OF LOUVAIN

mass At last, escorted by German soldiers, we walked to Campenhout. where we witnessed the shooting of seven priests in a group.
 "Our party of 73 men, handcuffed like criminals. was locked in church. Additional prisoners arrived at inter vals. Outside the lamentations of
 women and children arose. Within the
 church an imprisoned priest gave ab-
 solution.
 When we left the building Cam penhout was burning fiercely. We were told We would be freed, but must return to Louvain. Returning to that city I was once more taken prisoner and driven in front of German soldiers across the country without rest or food and used with other prisoners as a cover for the troops.
 When we arrived within short distance of the Belgian outposts I re-
 ceived permission to go my own way. I arrived at Malines and proceeded on a military train to Antwerp. l am unaware of what has become of my wife and children. All my valuables were taken from me. l was told that the burgomaster and a number of prominent men of Louvain were shot. The city has been cut off from com munication with the outside"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
MORE AMERICANS
 FLEEING GERMANY

London, August 29.-dl 35 D. m.)-More Americans fleeing from Germany reached here tonight, coming by way of Flushing, Holland. L. M. Zonneberg of New York, who was in Nuremburg three weeks spoke appreciatVely of the consideration shown by Germans for Americans. He also praised the work of the American consul. who procured two special trains in 40 hours to take Americans through to Am sterdam.
 The first train carried BOO passengers while 1I0 were accommodated on the sec- ond, which reached Amsterdam Wednes- day. Maurice J. Babb, an assistant pro- lessor in the University of Pennsylvania, another arrival, was in Gottingen d few days ago, where he witnessed the Ger man mobilization.
 The relief committee formed to aid needy travellers was called on tonight to deal with cases of many stranded Americans. These were chiefly persons coming from Germany by way of Flushing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
RUSSIAN ADVANCE
 TOLD IN MESSAGES
 ID G0LEJE WSK|
Russians Take Possession of Bridges on River Ate, Say Reports to Military Att
 tache at Washington

New York, August 29.-Colonel Nikoie<, Goleiewski. military attache at the Rus sian embassy at Washington, made pub Russian foreign office in St. Petersburg regarding Russian war operations. The messages were as follows:
 The Russian troops are approaching the fortresses of Koengsberg, driving in the advance posts of the garrison. Re- ports have come into headquarters that the Russian troops have taken possession of the bridges on the River Ate.
 On the Galician border battle near Tomashoff and nastryreskai has been successfully begun. Farther to the east ward our troops are energetically closing in on Hwow Iemberg), of which towk our advance troops already are in reach. Our cavalry is actively clearing up the country in front of the advance of our columns.
 "On August 25 our cavalry having over taken an Austrian cavalry division west of Tschertkoff, forced the latter to fight. dispersed it, and took battery of horse artillery.
 ''On the ca stern Prussian front on Au- gust 9. 26 and 27 battle was continued near Saldau-Allenstein-B -Bischoffsbures where the enemy has concentrated the army corps which retreated from Gumbn- nen. reinforced by fresh troops.
 "Allenstein has been taken by our troops. The Germans suffered especially heavy losses in Muhlen. between Austrode and Medenburg, where they are in full retreat. Near Petrokoff our cavalry de- feated three German squadrons and a company of cyclists. Of the latter 127 were taken prisoners.
 'In Galicia, on August 26, series of separate engagements assumed the char acter of great battle which was devel- opng in the southern districts of the province of Lubin, and Holmand, in east ern Galacia, on the roads to Lwow, over a general front of 200 miles.
 At first the battle had the character of bataille du recontre, but later many parts of the Austrian line were forced to take defensive position One of our infantry regiments, in hand to hand fight, took the colors of and all most completely annihilated the Flew lenth Gorwed (Hungarian) regiment. AZ energetic advance is being continued"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
bERNSTORFF HOPES
 FOR SAT|SF ACTORY
 REPLY ID PROTES!
Relies Upon Neutrality of United States to Straighten Out Wireless Censor
 ship Controversy


 New York, August 29.-Count Von Bernstorff the German ambassador to the United States, tonight said he hoped for a satisfactory decision on the of ficial protest regarding wireless cen sorship made 10 Washington by his em- bassy.
 "G rely absolutely on the neutrality or the American government,n he said s"yt is more legal than political question, however. The chief sufferer in this regard is not myself but the American people, who have private af fairs in Germany. Every day 1 have letters from Americans who want to get in touch with their interests in Germany and there are many people in Germany who want to get in touch here. Many American merchants have been greatly affected by the cutting of the cables"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
REFUGEE TELLS OF
 GERMAN CONDITIONS

London, August 2s.-Q0:12 D. m.)-H. Sil- verstone of Johnstown. Pa, who left Koenigsberg two weeks ago, arrived here today. He said that when war was de- clared the German police visited every house where Russians resided and rounded up large number of them, including women and children, The Russians were taken to the palace yard, where they were held for three days and subjected to many hardships. They were forced to sleep on the bare ground and had scanty food
 George A. Clark of Minneapolis, who reached here today from Paris said that when he left Geneva Wednesday about 800 Americans were there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
300 pa assengers,
MOVING PICTURE
 MEN ORGANIZE

New York, August 29-Independent mo- tion picture manufacturers. exchange men and exhibitors from all parts of the coun- try, representing millions in capital. or garized here today the National Inde- pendent Motion Picture Board of Trade William Fox was elected president
 The new organization purposes to fight the defendants named in the governments g dissolution against the so-called moving picture trust and to watch antitrust leg islation as it applies to the motion picture industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
HOW THE GERMANS
 VIEW THE WAR

Rotterdam, August 30.-tVia London, a. m.)-The practical way in which Germans view the war is well illus trated by story told here today by A. R. Miller of Louisville Ky.
 "A certain Protestant clergyman ol
 Hanover said MT. Miller, addressing a large congregation on the morning
 following mobilizatio said among oth- CT things:
 We are face to face with pe- culiar situation. No doubt the Rus sians. French and English will pray God to give them victory. but there is
 but one God and since he is just and impartial and they are also his chil- dren, we. in order to win. must work as well as pray We must fight harder than the others. God may not always side with big guns, but big guns will certan nly help Him make right deci- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Glen Hugpins

Funeral services over the remains of Glen Higgins, aged 23 years, the chauf- feur who was killed Thursday night at Five Mile creek in an automobile acci- dent. will be conducted from the family residence. S29 Twenty-first street. north this afternoon at o'clock Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The Rev. I. W. Johnson, pastor of the First Methodist church, will have charge of the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
GERMAN TROOPS
 HURRIED EAST

London. August 30.--t3:31 a. m-)-An or ficial announcement issued at Antwerp is sent from that city by the Reuter- cor respondent 1t says:
 .'It is confirmed that numerous trains on Friday last transported German troops from the Courtral region in an easterly direction The retirement of the German troops is strongly increasing. The enemy has abandoned the countr.- north of the line. including Merchten. Vilvorde. Aer- schot, Huyst-Op- Den-R Berg, Tlemme1onl and Haehgt The province of Antwerp emy The general situation is regarded with confidence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
FRENCH ADVANCE IN LORRAINE

Paris, August 30.-0 a. m.)-An- nounements made by the war office say:
 Tn Lorraine our forces have ad vanced. We occupy a line along Mor- tagne and our right wing is pushing forward. There is no news from the front.
 Four French army corps engaged in violent battle on the left wing The right wing of these four corps, taking the offensive. drove back on Guise the tenth German corps and the guard both suffering considerable loss.
 Our left was less fortunate. the Ger man forces are advancing in the di- rection of La Fere." U.a Fere is a town In Aisne. IA miles southwest of Laon II is 8 fortress of the second class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
CHINA WILL
 DECLINE AID

Pekin. August 29.-The Chinese govern ment, it is understood. will decline Ja- rans offer to suppress any disorders that may occur in China during the European conflict. The government, it is said, be- lieves itself capable of putting down any purely internal uprising.
 The cable between Shanghai and Tsin- Tau has been cut. It is stated the entire German far eastern fleet is inside the harbor at TsingTau and that the Ger mans are placing floating mines outside the harbor entrance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Jeane de Crepy Dead

Par1s, AuRuSt ZJ.--i f.3U q. m.J Among recent casualties reported was the death of Jean de Creepy lieuten ant of hussars and the grandson of General Chanzy. one of the heroes of the Franco Prussian war of 1870. Lieuten- ant Creepy was killed in ambush near the French town of Buzancy, where a statue was raised by France to Gen eral Chanzy's memory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Charles R. McQueen

Meridian. August 29.-(SpeciaL )-Charles R. Mcqueen, one of Meridian's best cit izens, was laid to rest in Rose Hill ceme- tery today. MT. Mcqueen had been in poor, health for sometime, but able to at- tend to his business duties He had gone downtown in the morning, but had only been at work short time when he became suddenly seriously i'll and was quickly sent to his home, where he expired in a short time.
 MT. McQuen was one of the pillars of the Central Methodist church in this city, and was one of the stewards and treasurer at the time of his death. He was also secretary and treasurer of the Central Methodist church Sunday school He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
DECLARES ENGLAND
 IN GRAVE DANGER

Marshal Lord Roberts, addressing a meet
 ing last night for the purpose of obtaining
 recruits for the army, declared the coun-
 try was in great danger. There was no
 use in mincing words, he said, defeat would mean ruin. shame and slavery
 "Our soldiers are fighting bravely." said Lord Roberts, but they are lamentably few and it is the duty of every able bodied man to see that the army is main tained at its full strength. Women must
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Miner Deported

Butte, Mont, August 29.-Edward OBrien, the young miner who today was deported by the Butte Miners union be- cause he refused to sever his allegiance to the Western Federation of Miners, later returned to the city. He immedi- ately sought County Attorney J. c. Me- Cafferty, who issued warrant against President Mcdonald of the Miners union, charging him with Kidnapping. The sher- If talked with Mcdonald tonight but served no warrant, and according to miners there is little likelihood that one will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Nobody Grumbling

London, August 30.-G:30 a. m.) Field Marshal Metheun in addressing a recruiting meeting at Devices last night said nobody grumbled at the German Emperors desire to make Germany a great empire, but that Emperor Will liam wished to make Germany the ono empire of the world. Lord Metheun as- serted that the Emperor by raising his finger could have preserved the peace |of Europe but that he preferred 10 cause the death Of hundreds of good citizens and suffering and misery to millions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
John LolIar

Jasper, August 29.-(Special.) )--.lohn Lollar, one of Jasper's oldest and highly respected citizens, died at his home early this morning after a lingering illness. He was 79 years old and for long time has made his home in Jasper He served as clerk of the circuit court. sheriff of Wal ker county, after which he served as post master at Jasper. MT. Isollar is survived by a widow, two sons, William and Isaac Lollar, two daughters, Mrs. Judge T. l.. Sowell and Mrs. Phau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
D. c. Goodlett

Moulton, August 29.-( Special )-David Crockett Goodlett, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Lawrence county. died at the home of his son. Dem ny Goodlett at the age of 7s Friday morning at o'clock.
 MT. Goodlett had lived in Moulton prac- tically all of his life. He served four years in the civil war under General Forrest. He held various public offices. among them being register in chancery and circuit clerk in Lawrence county. For many years he was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school of this place. He leaves an aged brother here and sister in Texas. with two or three children and number of grandchildren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Mrs. F. M. Justice

Mrs F. M Justice, aged 52 years, died yesterday afternoon at o'clock at her ato residence FPS Earle Place. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow, the hour to be announced later The deceased is survived by her husband. F. NJ. Justice; one brother, J. c. Tuck, of Birmingham, and one sister, Mrs. C. c. Gray, of Chat tanooga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
All Troops Under Arms

Winnipeg. August 29.-It was an nounced that orders were received to- night to maintain under arms all avail able trooDs from the Great Lakes to the Pacific ocean for immediate call for active service. The London war of flee. 1t was said. had notified the do- minion authorities that every available man will be needed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
To Shorten Schedule

Seattle, Wash, August 29.-The war sit uation has so reduced attendance in Brit ish Columbia that the Northwestern Base- ball league will shorten it's schedule. Sev- eral Canadian cities are members of the league.
 President E. R. Hughes today an- nounced September 13 as the closing date instead of September 2S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Views on Crop Situation

minister of agriculture has received d cablegram from Liverpool expressing the views of some members of the Liv- erpool corn exchange regarding in- creasing wheat acreage for next year. It is pointed out that the area likely to be sown to wheat in Europe will be se- riously reduced.
 The Canadian government is strong 1y impressed with the desirability of increasing the Canadian acreage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Infant Dead

infant child of Dr. and Mrs James w. Ray died Friday afternoon and was buried Saturday at 109o the Rev. A. G. Moseley officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Benjamin E. McGeehee, Jr.

Funeral services over the reamins of Benjamin F. McGeehee. Jr.. were con- ducted yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of Frank Ray, at Downey Station 1nterment followed in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Thrust Ilnon Him

From the Houston Post
 He Is some white hope, isn't her Indeed he is. but he doesn't deserve any credit for being such a scrapper. Why not?"
 His mother named him Montmorency and kept his hair in ringlets until he was 4. He had to fight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Mrs. Sarah McCartney

Gadsden, August 29.-(Speciai) )-Mrs. Sarah Mccartney, 79 years old, died at her home on Tuscaloosa street yesterday. The funeral services were conducted at the home today and burial was at Union Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
The Woman of It

From PUCK Crabshaw: You told me if l took you to Europe last year you'd never ask to go again.
 Mrs. orabshaw: But they've got big ger ship out since then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
J. D. Harden

Csdsden, August 29.-(Specisl.)-J. D.
 Harden, S3 years old died at his home at Woodstock, at the home of his son. The funeral was held in St. Clair county. He was former resident of Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
KING UNDER FIRE

London. August s0.-(2:2o a. m.)--A Central News dispatch from Ant werp says that during the latest fighting there. King Albert of Bel gium himself was under shrapnel fire for two hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
MpREYNoLDs CONFIRMED

Washington, August 2s.-The Sen ate today confirmed the nomination Aof Attorney General McReynolds. to- be an associate justice of the United States supreme court. Sen ators said the vote was ''very de- scidedly in favor of the confirma-' tionS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
How He Looked

From the Baltimore American.
 From the way you are staring at md madame. I conclude I look like some c} you know"
 "So you do. You remind me so mucl of my dear old English bull terrier.'